Findings - DR - 2004 - DR-34-04 - Construct 2 Building Wall Signs And 2 Directional Monument Signs For Temporary Mobile
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR TWO BUILDING)
WALL SIGNS AND TWO DIRECTIONAL )
MONUMENT SIGNS FOR HOME FEDERAL )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-34-04
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on July 8, 2004. The Eagle Design Review Board having heard and taken oral and written testimony, and
having duly considered the matter, makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law;
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. PROJECT SUMMARY:
Home Federal, represented by Chuck Buckner with Idaho Electric Signs Inc., is requesting design
review approval to construct two building wall signs and two directional monument signs for the
temporary mobile office for Home Federal Bank with drive-up service. The site is generally
located on the northeast comer of Eagle Road and East Riverside Drive within the Eagle River
Development at 100 East Riverside Drive (Lot 7, Block 1, Mixed Use Subdivision No.5).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on April 7, 2004.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On January 13,2004, the Eagle City Council approved a conditional use permit (CU-13-03) for a
bank facility with drive up service for this site.
On March 16, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved a design review (DR-3-04) for a bank
facility for this site.
On June 23, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved a conditional use permit (CU-2-04) for a
mobile office with drive up service.
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-36-04 (design review application for temporary mobile office)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-3-DA (Highway Business District with Development Agreement)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Re uired
l' 4" hi h x 11' 3 V2 " wide
N/A
Area of Si na e
Illumination
None
Interior-illumination rohibited
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elevation)
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Re uired
, hi h x ' wide
N/A
Area of Si na e
Illumination
None
Interior-illumination rohibited
Si n Data
Two Directional Monument Si ns
Pro osed
3' hi h x l' 8" wide
Re uired
3' hi h (maximum)
Si n Dimensions
Area of Signage
2-square feet (approximately)
To be determined by the Design
Review Board
Interior-illumination rohibited
Illumination
None
6-s uare feet (minimum)
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Building Wall Sign (north elevation) = W' thick aluminum primed and painted beige mounted
flush to building.
Building Wall Sign (south elevation) = White vinyl heat sealed to fabric awning.
Directional Monument Signs = Pre-finished white aluminum, text and logo is thermal print.
Mounted on galvanized steel pipe.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS, WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING
THIS PROPOSAL:
Protect and enhance the small town character of the City by requiring signage which is creative
and distinctive, compatible with its surroundings, and an integral component of the style and
character of the building to which it relates.
B. ZONING CODE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL:
.
.
Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-2(B)
The general theme of the Design Review Overlay District is to specify desirable building and
landscape architectural styles and materials to create a sustainable and pleasing environment
for residents and visitors alike. The architectural designs, materials, and graphics set forth in
this article are complied to create a theme unique to the area called "Eagle Architecture".
.
Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-6(A)(4)
Signage for any project shall provide for business identification and minimize clutter and
confusion on and off the site.
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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-6(A)(4)(c)
Signs are to provide effective and necessary business identification systems adapted to the
building design.
.
Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-6(A)(4)(e)
The size, location, design, color, texture, lighting, landscaping, and hours of operations of all
permanent signs and outdoor advertising structures or features to insure that any such
proposals do not detract from the function of, or design of, buildings, structures, surrounding
properties, neighborhoods, or streets.
.
Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(B)
DIRECTIONAL SIGN: A sign which foremost contains words such as "entrance", "enter",
"exit", "in", "out", or other similar words or a sign containing arrows or characters indicating
traffic directions and used either in conjunction with such words or separately. This sign shall
not include business identification.
MONUMENT SIGN: A freestanding sign with a solid base, including rock signs, or with
supports that are designed to be structurally similar to the sign construction, and which
incorporate architectural features which complement the sign construction. Pole type supports
are not permitted.
POLE SIGN: A freestanding sign that is supported by one or more poles.
.
Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(I)
Sign materials and overall appearance shall compliment the building architecture and colors as
determined by the Design Review Board.
.
Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(6)
Directional Signs: Directional signs for an individual business or within the boundaries of a
shopping center are permitted only with the approval of the design review board. Directional
signs shall be designed as monument style signs and shall be three feet (3') high maximum.
Business identification is prohibited on directional signs.
.
Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(E)
The design review board must find that any illuminated sign permitted under the specific
regulations within this chapter is designed such that brightness levels are controlled to assure a
soft, subtle effective light in accordance with other city regulations intended to create and
maintain the Eagle Architecture theme. Illumination types, styles, and practices not listed
herein shall be prohibited unless otherwise deemed by the Design Review Board and City
Council to be consistent with the Eagle Architecture theme.
.
Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(K)(I)
No signs shall be erected or maintained in any district as established by the Zoning Ordinance
except those signs specifically enumerated in this Chapter. The number and area of signs as
outlined in this Chapter are intended to be maximum standards which do not necessarily
ensure architectural compatibility. Therefore, in addition to the enumerated standards,
consideration shall be given to a sign's relationship to the overall appearance of the subject
property as well as the surrounding community. Compatible design, simplicity and sign
effectiveness are to be used in establishing guidelines for sign approval.
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C. DISCUSSION:
.
On June 22,2004, the Eagle City Council approved a conditional use permit to place a temporary
mobile office for Home Federal Bank on this site not to exceed one year from the date of
occupancy of the mobile office. The applicant is proposing to construct two (2) pole mounted
directional monument signs near the entrance and exit of the drive up service lanes. Per Eagle
City Code, pole type supports are not permitted to be used in monument signs. The applicant
should be required to provide revised elevation plans showing the two (2) directional monument
signs constructed with a solid base of a material that will compliment the building and surrounding
area. The revised elevation plan should be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the
Design Review Board prior to the City issuing a zoning certificate for this site.
The two (2) directional monument signs show the Home Federal "Tree logo" and "Home Federal"
text to be located on the face of these signs. Per Eagle City Code, directional monument signs are
not permitted to include business identification. The applicant should be required to provide
revised elevation plans showing only the words "Exit", "Entrance", "Enter", or other similar words
to be placed on the face of the directional monument signs. The revised elevation plans should be
reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the City
issuing a zoning certificate for this site.
.
.
Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design Review
Board.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE REPORT:
Based upon the information provided to staff to date, staff recommends approval with the site
specific conditions of approval and the standard conditions of approval provided within the staff
report.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD:
A. A meeting was held on the application before the Design Review Board on July 8, 2004, at which time
the Board made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in opposition to this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one.
C. Oral testimony in favor of this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one (not
including the applicant/representative).
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 5 to 0 (McCullough and Stanger absent) to approve DR-34-04 for a design
review application for two building wall signs and two directional monument signs for Home
Federal, with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard
conditions of approval with text shown with strike thru to be deleted by the Board and text shown
with underline to be added by the Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROV AL:
1. Provide revised elevation plans showing four (4) the t\VO (2) directional monument signs constructed
with a solid base of a dimensional material that will compliment the building and surrounding area.
The materials used in the construction of the directional monument base may be a siding material that
matches the temporary facility and painted to match the color of the temporary facility. The revised
elevation plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board
prior to the City issuing a zoning certificate for this site.
2. Provide revised elevation plans showing only the words "Exit", "Entrance", "Enter", "Do Not Enter",
"A TM Entrance", or other similar words to be placed on the face of the directional monument signs.
The revised elevation plans shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design
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Review Board prior to the City issuing a zoning certificate for this site.
3. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
4. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
5. Provide revised site and landscape plans showing the addition of two (2) directional monument signs
to be placed within the landscape islands located near the drive-up service window. The revised site
and landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City issuing a zoning
certificate for this site.
6. No corporate names or logos are permitted on the ATM.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPRO V AL:
1. A building permit/zoning permit shall be required prior to construction of any sign which is not
attached to a buDding with an active building permit,
2. Approval shall expire without notice to the applicant on the date of expiration of this Design Review,
as stipulated in Eagle City Code (one year from the Design Review Board approval date).
3. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Uniform Building Code, Eagle City Code, and all applicable
County, State and Federal Codes and Regulations shall be complied with. All design and construction
shall be in accordance with all applicable City of Eagle Codes unless specifically approved by the
Commission and/or Council.
4. New plans which incorporate any required changes shall be submitted for staff approval. Staff may
elect to take those plans to the Design Review Board and/or the Planning and Zoning Commission for
review and approval.
5. Any changes to the plans and specifications upon which this approval is based, other than those
required by the above conditions, will require submittal of an application for modification and
approval of that application prior to commencing any change.
6. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this application,
shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory
and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises the City of
Eagle of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a waiver/variance of said
requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change in use is
sought.
7. Any modification of the approved design review plans must be approved prior to
construction/installation of such changes. Failure to do so may result in the requirement to modify the
project to comply with the approved design review and/or result in the inability to issue a certificate of
completion for this project.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on April 7, 2004.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-34-04) with regard to the Eagle City Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Article A, DR Design Review
Overlay District, and based upon the information provided with the conditions required herein,
concludes that the proposed design review application is in accordance with the Eagle City Code and
the Eagle Comprehensive Plan.
3. Will, in fact, constitute a permitted use as established in Eagle City Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 3
for the C-3-DA (Highway Business District with development agreement) zoning district.
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DATED this 22nd day of July 2004.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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