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Findings - DR - 2004 - DR-47-04 - Master Sign Plan For A Multi-Tenant Office Building/Wall Sign For Idaho One Realty BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR A MUL TI- TENANT OFFICE BUILDING FOR RODDY EVANS ) ) ) ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR-47-04 The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action on June 10, 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: Roddy Evans is requesting design review approval of a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office building, including a building wall sign for Idaho One Realty and Idaho One Mortgage. The site is located on the northeast comer of East State Street and Academy Lane at 1300 East State Street. B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: The City of Eagle received the application for this item on April 13, 2004. C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: On January 14, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for an office building within Casa Escuela Subdivision (DR-65-02). D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None E. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-l (Neighborhood Business District) F. SIGNAGE: Si n Data Wall Si n Dimensions 2' W' hi h x 12' wide N/A Area of Si na e Illumination 30-s uare feet 36-s uare feet (maximum) Interior-illumination rohibited None Si n Data Wall Si n Dimensions 2' V2" hi h x 16' wide N/A Area of Si na e Illumination 40-s uare feet None 41-s uare feet (maximum) Interior-illumination rohibited Building Wall Sign (Eagle Building Elevation) Page 1 of 5 K:\PlallllÍllg DeptlEagle AppLicationslDrl2004IDR-47-04 rnstr sign plWl urf.uoc Si n Data Wall Si n Dimensions Pro osed Re uired Area of Si na e Illumination on tenant name and 10 0 widths on tenant name and 10 0 40-s uare feet (maximum) Interior-illumination rohibited None Si n Dimensions Monument Si n Pro osed 6' hi h x 8' wide Re uired 8' hi h (maximum) Si n Data Area of Si na e Illumination 50-s uare feet (maximum) One 150-watt high pressure sodium Interior-illumination prohibited round mounted li hI fixture 75-s uare feet (minimum) G. SIGN MATERIALS: Wall Signs = Y2" thick black foam core. Monument Sign = Stone columns to match building wainscoting with MDO sign board painted to match the color of the building. Black acrylic sign panels for individual tenant names to be in 4" gold letters. 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. . 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. Page 2 of 5 K:\Planning DeptlEagle App1icationslDrl2004IDR-47-04 IlIStr sign plan drf.doc . 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(C)(1) 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(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 Archite~ture theme. . Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(K)(1) 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. C. DISCUSSION: . All building wall and monument signage should ccmply with the "Sign Design Review Narrative, Evans Office Building, Eagle, Idaho" date stamped by the City on April 13, 2004. Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design Review Board. . STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN 'fHE 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 June 10, 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 6 to 0 (Grubb absent) to approve DR-47-04 for a design review application for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office building for Roddy Evans, with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval with text shown with underline to be added by the Board. Page 3 of 5 K:\Planning DeptlEagle App1icationslDrl2004IDR-47-04 mstr sign plan drf.doc SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. All building wall and monument signage shall comply with the "Sign Design Review Narrative, Evans Office Building, Eagle, Idaho" date stamped by the City on April 13, 2004. 2. The floodlights used to illuminate the monument sign shall be screened or located so they do not shine onto the roadway or onto any nearby property. The light fixtures shall be concealed or screened with perimeter landscaping providing a 12-month screen of sufficient height and density to conceal such fixtures. 3. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs on the multi-tenant retail building or the monument sign prior to a sign being constructed on this site. 4. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs. 5. Provide revised elevation plans showing the building wall signs (depicted as "Idaho One Realty" and "Idaho One Mortgage") drawn to scale. The revised elevation plans shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City issuing a zoning certificate for this site. 6. Provide a revised landscape plan showing plantings around the base of the monument sign that soften the rock columns, screen the ground mounted light fixture. and provide variety in texture and color. The revised landscape 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. STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROV AL: 1. A building permit/zoning permit shall be required prior to construction of any sign which is not attached to a building 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: Page 4 of 5 K:\Planning DeptlEagle App1icationslDrl2004IDR-47-04 IIlStr sign plan drf.doc 1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on April 13, 2004. 2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application (DR-47-O4) 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-l (Neighborhood Business District) zoning district. DATED this 24th day of June 2004. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF EAGLE ~;¿o ~.. ~ WíCw,C- Eric R. McCullough, halrman ATTEST: ~~~~~~"U""'" ~"~.<'i. OF EÂ "" J." 1'""\ ~ .."....~ 0 ~ '" ':>v.. ..~ ~ i .. o~POR-1 ... ~ ~ :: Iv ~~~ ~ : * : -.- : : : :~ : * : : .'1, SEAL ,,: :: ~ $ ..("\') ,0...:: ~ ~ ...~I>ORA,\""Ç\... 0 f ### -1» ........ ...."'. ...." ##### 1::: OF 1 Q ~ :...." ##""..... i""" A (~1t- ~ Sharorl. K. Bergmann, Eagle City lerk Page 5 of 5 K:\P1amllng DeptlEag1e App1icationsIDrI2004IDR-47-04 IIlStr sign plan drf.doc