Findings - DR - 2004 - DR-77-04 - Master Sign Plan For 2-Story Multi-Tenant Office/1025 S Bridgeway Place
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A
DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR
A TWO STORY MUL TI- TENANT OFFICE BUILDING
FOR JOHNSON BROTHERS HOSPITALITY
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-77-04
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on August 12, 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:
Johnson Brothers Hospitality, represented by Scott Wendell with Lombard Conrad Architects, is
requesting design review approval of a master sign plan for a two (2) story multi-tenant office
building. The site is located 450-feet south of East Shore Drive at 1025 South Bridgeway Place
(Lot 25, Block 4, Mixed Use Subdivision No.5).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on July 7, 2004.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On July 23, 2002, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for the master sign
plan for Eagle River Development (DR-15-02).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-76-04 (design review application for the building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU-DA (Mixed Use with development agreement)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Pro osed
Re uired
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
4' 11" hi h x 4' wide
N/A
132-s uare feet (maximum)
Two (2) 120-watt incandescent goose- Interior-illumination prohibited
neck Ii ht fixtures
Illumination
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Building Wall Sign = Copper background with silver aluminum letters.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
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1. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Letter from John Swartz, Construction Manager for Eagle River Development, date stamped by
the City on July 7, 2004 (incorporated herein by reference).
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".
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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.
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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.
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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(l)
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.
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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(K)(l)
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
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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:
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The applicant has shown on the elevation plans (date stamped by the City on July 7, 2004), the
specific area for the building and tenant signage upon the multi-tenant office building. Each
individual tenant is required to place their business identification words, phrases, and logos within
the approved sign area as indicated on the sign elevation plan date stamped by the City on July 7,
2004.
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Staff recommends the following changes to the applicant's document titled "Master Signage Plan
Eagle River Office Building", with strike thru text to be deleted and underlined text to be added so
as to be in compliance with Eagle City Code.
MASTER SIGNAGg PLAN
Eagle River Office Building P-42
1. All tenants will be provided with an 8" x 3' -1 0" area for tenant signage at the front of
the building. No other building wall signage will be allowed~ witnoHt Owner approval
and sl:lbmittal to Eagle City Plaaaing aad ZoniRg.
2. Maximum letter height for tenant lettering shall be 2-112" for general lettering; logos
may be a maximum height of as big as 6".
3. All letters and logos will be metal silver color and shall be of a dimensional type
approximately V2" thick. The background will be an acid etched copper and will be
provided by the Owner.
4. Individual tenant text WorkiRg will be limited to trade names and description of the
business.
5. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing
entity for written approval. A design review sign application, accompanied by the
written approval of the managing entity, shall be submitted to the City for any
proposed signs for City staff review and approval. All signs shall be incompliance
with the criteria stated herein as well as Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict
between Eagle City Code and the criteria specified herein, the more restrictive
requirements shall apply. Sam.ples of materials and descriptions of text are to be
submitted to landlord for approval and shall meet City of Eagle øodes and ordinances.
6. LaRdlords Aapproval from the building's managing entity of the tenant signage does
not relieve tenants responsibility in the obtaining or payment for any and all required
permits according to the City of Eagle's established guidelines and/or sign
requirements.
7. Building sS-ignage is not permitted to ",ill not be internally illuminated liglHeè-.
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Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design Review
Board.
ST AFF 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 August 12, 2004, at which
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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 4 to 0 (Bowen and Floegel absent) to approve DR-77-04 for a design review
application for a master sign plan for a two story multi-tenant office building for Johnson Brothers
Hospitality, with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and
standard conditions of approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. All signs shall comply with the master sign plan criteria for the Eagle River Office Building P-42 as
modified herein.
2. The following document titled "Master Sign Plan Eagle River Office Building P-42", shall be the
master sign plan criteria for the Eagle River Office Building located on P-42.
MASTER SIGN PLAN
Eagle River Office Building P-42
1. All tenants will be provided with an 8" x 3' -1 0" area for tenant signage at the front of
the building. No other building wall signage will be allowed.
2. Maximum letter height for tenant lettering shall be 2-112" for general lettering; logos
may be a maximum height of 6".
3. All letters and logos will be metal silver color and shall be of a dimensional type
approximately W' thick. The background will be an acid etched copper and will be
provided by the Owner.
4. Individual tenant text will be limited to trade names and description of the business.
5. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing
entity for written approval. A design review sign application, accompanied by the
written approval of the managing entity, shall be submitted to the City for any
proposed signs for City staff review and approval. All signs shall be incompliance
with the criteria stated herein as well as Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict
between Eagle City Code and the criteria specified herein, the more restrictive
requirements shall apply.
6. Approval from the building's managing entity of the tenant signage does not relieve
tenants responsibility in the obtaining or payment for any and all required permits
according to the City of Eagle's established guidelines and/or sign requirements.
7. Building signage is not permitted to be internally illuminated.
3. No monument signs are permitted with this application.
4. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs within the Eagle River Office Building P-42 prior to a
sign being constructed on 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
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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 July 7, 2004.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-77-04) 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.
DA TED this 26th day of August 2004.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE~I Y OF EAGLE
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