Findings - DR - 2004 - DR-52-99 MOD - Modify Master Sign Plan For City Marketplace/3210 E. Chinden Boulevard
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR)
A DESIGN REVIEW TO MODIFY THE MASTER)
SIGN PLAN FOR THE CITY MARKETPLACE)
FOR EAGLE COUNTRY PLAZA, LLC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-52-99 MOD
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on July 22, 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:
Eagle Country Plaza, LLC, represented by Monique Simone, is requesting design review approval
to modify the master sign plan for the City Marketplace. The site is located on the northeast comer
of Chinden Boulevard and Eagle Road at 3210 East Chinden Boulevard.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on June 1, 2004.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On February 8, 2000, the Eagle City Council approved a design review sign application for the
City Marketplace (DR-52-99).
On October 24, 2000, the Eagle City Council approved a design review sign application to modify
the monument signs at the City Marketplace (DR-52-99 MOD).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-l and C-2 (Commercial)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
2' hi h x 10' wide
N/A
20-s uare feet
28-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
Illumination
200 watt incandescent
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Si n Data
Monument Si ns (Chinden Boulevard and Ea
Pro osed
Si n Dimensions
13' hi h x 18' wide
15' (maximum)
1O0-s uare feet (maximum)
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Existing
fixtures
ground
mounted
light Interior-illumination prohibited
250-s uare feet (minimum)
G. SIGN MATERIALS: Existing
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:
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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.
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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)(I)
Sign materials and overall appearance shall compliment the building architecture and colors as
determined by the Design Review Board.
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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)(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 City Marketplace currently has a monument sign located on Eagle Road between the north
and south driveways to this site. A second monument sign was located on Chinden Boulevard to
the east of the western driveway until the Idaho Transportation Department began work on the
widening of the roadway and hence, the monument sign for the City Marketplace was removed.
Now that Chinden Boulevard has been completed, there is not adequate room within the
landscaping along Chinden Boulevard to replace the monument sign and the applicant is
requesting to move the monument sign to the west side of the western entrance. The existing
monument sign is proposed to be modified in order to not exceed fifteen feet (15') in height and is
proposed to be placed on top of the existing cobblestone wall. For esthetics, the applicant is
requesting to modify the existing monument on Eagle Road to be placed on top of the cobblestone
wall located on the north side of the southern entrance to this site. The proposed height and square
footage of both these monument signs do not exceed that which is permitted within Eagle City
Code for a shopping center.
The two (2) monument signs are double sided (signage is located on each side of the signs). It is
staff's understanding that the existing monument signs are to be placed on top of the cobblestone
wall with no change to the backside of the monument sign. The text on the backside of the
monument signs will not be visible from the public right of way because of the angle in which
these signs are located to the entrance of the shopping center. It is staff's opinion that the
applicant should be required to remove the tenant text that is located on the backside of the sign
and replace it with materials and colors that match the existing materials and colors used in the
construction of the monument sign. The applicant should be required to provide revised elevation
plans showing the signage removed from the backside (the side of the sign which does not face a
public right of way) of both monument signs and replaced with material and colors that match that
which was used in the construction of the 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.
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Staff recommends the following sign criteria for the City Marketplace:
CITY MARKETPLACE
MASTER SIGN PLAN
1.
All building wall signs shall be 2' high by 10', with a cream colored background to match the
color of the building fascia and framed by a black tubular steel frame.
All building wall signs shall utilize a Times Bold font which complies with Type A, Type B,
or Type C as shown on Exhibit A (see attached).
Each individual tenant is permitted to place there business identification wording or phrases
and logo in compliance with one of the above mentioned sign types with the approved font.
2.
3.
4.
Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the City, accompanied by a sign
permit application, for City staff review and approval prior to any signs being constructed.
5.
Each individual tenant is permitted to place their business identification words or phrases on
the monument sign within the approved sign area as indicated on the monument sign
elevation plan.
6.
Any other signage such as temporary, grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City Code.
7.
Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code.
8.
Upon termination of their lease, the tenant or managing entity shall neatly seal all
penetrations of the building structure in a watertight condition that matches the texture, color,
and material used in the construction of the building.
The applicant is proposing to utilize the landscaping that exists on the north side of the south
driveway on Eagle Road. It is staff s opinion that the landscaping around the base of the new sign
on Eagle Road could be greatly enhanced with greater plant material and variety. The applicant
should be required to provide a revised landscape plan showing additional plant material with
greater variety around the base of the new monument sign on Eagle Road. The revised landscape
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.
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 22, 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).
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BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 5 to 0 (Christensen and McCullough absent) to approve DR-52-99 MOD for a
design review application to modify the master sign plan for the City Marketplace for Eagle
Country Plaza, LLC 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.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Provide revised elevation plans showing the signage removed from the backside (the side of the sign
which does not face a public right of way) of both monument signs and replaced with material and
colors that match that which was used in the construction of the monument signs. The revised
elevation plans 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. The following document titled "City Marketplace Master Sign Plan", shall be the master sign plan
criteria for the retail building.
CITY MARKETPLACE
MASTER SIGN PLAN
1. All building wall signs shall be 2' high by 10', with a cream colored background to match
the color of the building fascia and framed by a black tubular steel frame.
2. All building wall signs shall utilize a Times Bold font which complies with Type A, Type
B, or Type C as shown on Exhibit A (see attached).
3. Each individual tenant is permitted to place there business identification wording or
phrases and logo in compliance with one of the above mentioned sign types with the
approved font. Logo colors shall be muted or soften colors.
4. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the City, accompanied by a sign
permit application, for City staff review and approval prior to any signs being constructed.
5. Each individual tenant is permitted to place their business identification words or phrases
on the monument sign within the approved sign area as indicated on the monument sign
elevation plan.
6. Any other signage such as temporary, grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City
Code.
7. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code.
8. Upon termination of their lease, the tenant or managing entity shall neatly seal all
penetrations of the building structure in a watertight condition that matches the texture,
color, and material used in the construction of the building.
3. Provide a revised landscape plan showing additional plant material with greater variety around the
base of the new monument sign on Eagle Road, similar to the plant material located around the base of
the proposed sign on Chinden Boulevard. 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.
4. 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.
5. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
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6. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs within the City Marketplace prior to a sign being
constructed on this site.
7. All landscaping. irrie:ation, fencing, etc. that is damae:ed during the removal of the existine: signs
and/or construction of the new sie:ns shall be repaired and/or replaced. Provide a revised landscape
plan showing plant material that will blend with the existing landscaping in the locations where the
monument sie:ns are removed. 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 zonine: certificate for this site.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
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:
1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on June I, 2004.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-52-99 MOD) 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.
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DATED this 12th day of August 2004.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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