Findings - DR - 2004 - DR-86-04 - Master Sign Plan For A Multi-Tenant Office Building/825 E. State Street
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 OFFICE
BUILDING FOR KITTYHA WK INVESTMENTS
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-86-04
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:
Kittyhawk Investments, represented by Joe Rausch, is requesting design review approval of a
master sign plan for a multi-tenant office building. The site is located south of East State Street
where Palmetto A venue intersects East State Street at 825 East State Street (Lot 6, Block 1,
Periwinkle Subdivision).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on July 8, 2004.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On March 11, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for a master sign
plan for Kittyhawk Plaza (DR-OI-03).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-85-04 (design review application for the building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU (Mixed Use)
F. SIGNAGE:
BUIldmg Wall Sign
Si2;n Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions Varies depending on tenant name and As limited within the master sign
logo plan criteria (see attached)
Area of Signage Varies depending on tenant name and As limited within the master sign
logo plan criteria (see attached)
Illumination Individual halo illuminated letters or Interior-illumination prohibited
wall mounted light fixtures for non
illuminated wall signs
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Building Wall Signs = Reverse pan channel letters with halo illumination or non illuminated
dimensional letters.
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H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
1. 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 sign age 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
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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:
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On March 11, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for the master
sign plan for Kittyhawk Plaza. Kittyhawk Plaza is a three (3) phased project of which phase one
has been completed (Wright Brothers the Building Company office building) and phase two
consists of a multi-tenant office building (DR-85-04) located at 825 East State Street. The
approval of the master sign plan for Kittyhawk Plaza included the building wall signs for the
Wright Brothers the Building Company office building and the three monument signs of which
one sign would be constructed in front of each property (779, 825, and 827 East State Street). The
twelve foot (12') high monument sign was proposed to be located in front of the subject site (825
East State Street). The approval of this monument sign did not include the landscaping around the
base of the sign. Per Eagle City Code, the applicant is required to plant three (3) times the size of
the largest exposed surface of the sign. The face of the twelve foot (12') monument sign is sixty
three (63) square feet, therefore the applicant is required to provide a minimum of one hundred
eighty-nine (189) square feet of landscape around the base of this sign. The landscape plan date
stamped by the City on July 20, 2004, shows one hundred twenty (120) square feet of landscaping
proposed around the base of the monument sign. The applicant should be required to provide a
revised landscape plan showing a minimum of one hundred eighty-nine (189) square feet of
landscaping around the base of the twelve foot (12') monument sign. 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.
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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 August 12, 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 3 to 0 (Bowen and Floegel absent, Grubb abstained) to approve DR-86-04 for a
design review application for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office building for Kittyhawk
Investments, with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and
standard conditions of approval.
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SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. All signs shall comply with the master sign plan criteria for "Kittyhawk Plaza" date stamped by the
City on May 22, 2003 (see attached).
2. All building wall signs shall comply with the requirements within the "Kittyhawk Plaza Master Sign
Criteria" and shall be located as shown on the elevation plans date stamped by the City on July 8, 2004
(see attached).
3. Provide a revised landscape plan showing a minimum of one hundred eighty-nine (189) square feet of
landscaping around the base of the twelve foot (12') monument sign. 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.
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 July 8, 2004.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
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(DR-86-04) 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.
DATED this 26th day of August 2004.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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