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Findings - DR - 2004 - DR-59-04 - Master Sign Plan For 2-Story Multi-Tenant Retail/Office/Restaurant Building/988 E Sta BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR A MULTI-TENANT RETAIL/OFFICEIRESTAURANT BUILDING FOR RETAIL DEVELOPMENT N.A. LLC ) ) ) ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR-59-04 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: Retail Development N. A. LLC, represented by Chuck Buckner with Idaho Electric Signs Inc., is requesting design review approval of the master sign plan for a two story multi-tenant retail/office/ restaurant building. The site is located on the northwest corner of East State Street and Plaza Drive at 988 East State Street within Winding Creek Development. B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: The City of Eagle received the application for this item on May 6, 2004. C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-58-O4 (design review application for the building) E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU-DA-P (Mixed Use with development agreement PUD) Po SIGNAGE: Re uired Si n Data Wall Si n Dimensions Pro osed Illumination on tenant name and 10 0 0 en an channel letters with ex osed neon on tenant name and 10 0 Area of Si na e 430-milli am s (maximum) Si n Dimensions Monument Si Pro osed 10' hi h x 8' wide Re uired 15' hi h (maximum) Si n Data Area of Si na e Illumination 100-s uare feet (maximum) Interior-illumination rohibited None 72-s uare feet (minimum) Page 1 of 7 K:\P1aoning Dept\Eagle ApplicatiouslDr\2004\DR-59-04 msu SIgIl plan drf.LIoc G. SIGN MATERIALS: Building Wall Signs = Open pan channel letters with exposed neon mounted flush on the face of the building. Monument Sign = All colors and materials will match those used in the construction of the building. Tenant panels will be pre-finished aluminum with printed thermal border. 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. . 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 Page 2 of 7 K:\P1aoning Dept\Eag1e ApplicatiollslDr\2004\DR-59-04 mstr Sigll plan drf.LIoc . 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)(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: . The applicant has shown on the elevation plans (date stamped by the City on May 6, 2004, and June 3, 2004), the specific areas for tenant signage upon the multi-tenant retail/office/restaurant building. Each individual tenant is required to place the business identification words or phrases and logo within the approved sign area as permitted within the Master Sign Plan for Winding Creek. Staff recommends the following changes to the applicant's document titled "Winding Creek Master Sign Plan", with strike thru text to be deleted and underlined text to be added so as to be in compliance with Eagle City Code. . WINDING CREEK MASTER SIGN PLAN PROGR1\M June 2, 2004 The following rules and regulations are provided in accordance with the Winding Creek managing entity the lease and approved under the restrictions and guidelines of the City of Eagle. Wall Signs I. One wall sign identifying the building as "Winding Creek" is permitted on the west elevation. The size and exact location of this sign has yet to be determined and shall be approved by the City of Eagle prior to the installation of said sign. 2. Two additional wall signs will be permitted for tenants located on the main floor of this building; both signs eBe sigH. will be located on the west elevation aøà OBe eB the selitk. The wall signs shall be located over the north and south doors on the west building elevation and shall not exceed 10% of the total area of the wall as required by Eagle City Code. 3. No other wall signs will be permitted on the building with the exception of door vinyls incompliance with Eagle City Code. 4. Wall signs must be of open channel letter design with exposed neon aBà/ar EliæeBsiaBal letter-s iR eaæèiBatieø and will be submitted to the Winding Creek managing entity lanElleFà for approval prior to submission to the City of Eagle. Page 3 of 7 K:\P1aoning Dept\Eag1e App1icatiouslDr\2004\DR-59-04 mstr Sigll plan drf.doc Wall sigHs will Be iBstaUeEl iB tke leøatioB as shawB OB priBtS aflpreveEl v:ith this Master SigH Pi'egraæ. The tkr-ee wall sigHs Vlill Bet eKøeeEll Q% of the total area of the wall as ElietateEl BY the Ciry ef Bagle. Monument Sign 1. One monument sign will be provided for use of the tenants in the Winding Creek building. The Winding Creek managing entity LlHullord has final approval of the location of the tenant's identification. Tenants are permitted to place their text, colors, and logo on the monument sign. All tenant signs shall be placed on a cream colored background. HHtSt Rave a eeBsi&teBt 9aøkgreaBEl eolør. Miscellaneous 1. Tenants are responsible for all local and city permits. Tenants must remove signage and repair walls upon vacation the premises. . 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-59-04 for a design review application for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant retaiVoffice/restaurant building for Retail Development N. A. LLC, 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 APPROVAL: 1. All signs shall comply with the master sign plan criteria for the Winding Creek Building as modified herein. 2. The following document titled "Winding Creek Master Sign Plan", shall be the master sign plan criteria for the Winding Creek Building. Page 4 of 7 K:\Planning Dept\Eag1e Applic.tiouslDr\2004\DR-59-04 mstr Sigll plan drf.LIoc WINDING CREEK MASTER SIGN PLAN June 2, 2004 The following rules and regulations are provided in accordance with the Winding Creek managing entity and approved under the restrictions and guidelines of the City of Eagle. WaD Signs I. One wall sign identifying the building as "Winding Creek" is permitted on the west elevation. The size and exact location of this sign has yet to be determined and shall be approved by the City of Eagle prior to the installation of said sign. 2. Two additional wall signs will be permitted for tenants located on the main floor of this building; both signs will be located on the west elevation. The wall signs shall be located over the north and south doors on the west building elevation and shall not exceed 10% of the total area of the wall as required by Eagle City Code. 3. No other wall signs will be permitted on the building with the exception of door vinyls incompliance with Eagle City Code. 4. Wall signs must be of open channel letter design with exposed neon and will be submitted to the Winding Creek managing entity for approval prior to submission to the City of Eagle. Monument Sign I. One monument sign will be provided for use of the tenants in the Winding Creek building. The Winding Creek managing entity has final approval of the location of the tenant's identification. Tenants are permitted to place their text, colors, and logo on the monument sign. All tenant signs shall be placed on a cream colored background. Miscellaneous 1. Tenants are responsible for all local and city permits. Tenants must remove signage and repair walls upon vacation the premises. 3. Provide a revised elevation plan showing the location of the "Winding Creek" sign. The elevation plan shall show the style, colors, text, materials, etc. to be used in the construction of this sign. 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. 4. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs. 5. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs within the Winding Creek Building prior to a sign being constructed on this site. STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: I. 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, Page 5 of 7 K:\P1aoning Dept\Eag1e ApplicatiollslDr\2004\DR-59-04 mstr sign plan drf.OOc 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: I. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on May 6, 2004. 2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application (DR-59-04) 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 MU-DA-P (Mixed Use with development agreement PUD) zoning district. DATED this 22nd day of July 2004. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF EAGLE Ada County Idaho j~AJ' ~(~~~ """ "~JI""", ", 4.:1 OF EA ", ...'" ~ ~ '"" " ...' ,~ ........ '// ,. .: v... .. .^,.~ "",. :: ..o~rc'.1..~, ~ : ! u ',> ".. -: : * . -.- ' : : : ;*= i ~;-(\ SEA L /l § ~ f.P ..c/o .<~ '.' ~ ..,.;. ..~Þo",.'\" .~~ ,0 .." '" ~ Ê' .h..~>. '.;> ~.." I" 1:; 0 F \ ;) .~ ~~.. """", "", ",., ATTEST: Page 6 of 7 K:\P1aoning Dept\Eag1e App1icatiouslDrl2004\DR-59-04 IIlStr "Ig" plan drf.OOc Sharon K. Bergmann, Eagle City Clerk Page 7 of 7 K:\Planning Dept\Eag1e ApplicatiouslDr\2004\DR-59-04 mstr sign plan drf.do<: