Findings - DR - 2004 - DR-101-04 - Master Sign Plan For Eagle Medical Arts Office Building
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICA nON
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER
SIGN PLAN FOR A MUL TI- TENANT
DENT AL/MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING
FOR SYDNEY AND ASSOCIATES LLC
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-IOI-O4
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on October 14,2004. 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:
Sydney and Associates LLC, represented by James Murray with CSHQA, are requesting design
review approval of a master sign plan for the Eagle Medical Arts Office Building, which includes
the construction of two (2) building wall signs and one (1) monument sign. The site is located
within the Rocky Mountain Business Park on the south side of East Plaza Drive approximately
lI8-mile west of East Iron Eagle Drive at 781 East Plaza Drive.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on September 8, 2004.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On April 13, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved a design review sign application for a master
sign plan for a medical/dental office building (DR-14-04). This application was withdrawn by the
applicant on September 8, 2004.
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-1O0-04 (design review application for the building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU (Mixed Use)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Re uired
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
2' hi h x 18' wide
N/A
60-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
Illumination
Non-illuminated
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Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Re uired
4' hi h x 4' wide
N/A
Area of Si na e
16-s uare feet
Non-illuminated
94-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
Illumination
Si n Data
Monument Si n
Pro osed
Re uired
Si n Dimensions
8' hi h x 10' 4" wide
8' hi h (maximum)
50-s uare feet (maximum)
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Four (4) 50-watt HID light fixtures (two (2) Interior-illumination prohibited
on each side of the monument si n)
90-s uare feet (minimum)
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Building Wall Sign: South elevation - 12" high individual, %" thick routed letters painted semi-
gloss cranberry to match trim on building.
East elevation - 4' x 4' x 1 W' thick aluminum painted semi-gloss cranberry.
"Eagle Medical Arts Building" text to be white vinyl.
Removable 8" x 46" aluminum tenant panels in med grey
with tenant copy to be black premium vinyl.
Monument Sign: Columns and ledgestone wainscot to match columns at the buildings entry.
Metal roof to match that used on the building. Metal cabinet and face painted
semi-gloss cranberry. Tenant panels to be 1" thick and mounted 1" off face of
sign. Tenant text to be premium vinyl. "Eagle Medical Arts Building" text to
be W' thick routed letters painted semi-gloss cranberry.
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
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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.
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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)(1)
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(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:
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The applicant has shown on the elevation plan, and monument elevation plan (date stamped by the
City on September 8, 2004), the specific sign areas for each tenant space within the Eagle Medical
Arts Office Building. Each individual tenant is required to place the business identification words
or phrases within the approved sign area for that tenant.
Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design Review
Board.
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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 October 14, 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 6 to 0 (Bowen absent) to approve DR-lOI-04 for a design review application for
a master sign plan for a multi-tenant dental/medical office building for Sydney and Associates
LLC, 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 (date stamped by the City on September 8, 2004),
which indicates the specific areas, color, and sizes to be used for each tenant within the Eagle Medical
Arts office building (see Exhibit A attached hereto).
2. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the Eagle Medical Arts managing entity for
written approval of any proposed building wall signs. A design review sign application, accompanied
by written approval of the managing entity, shall be submitted to the City for any proposed building
wall signs.
3. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs for the Eagle Medical Arts office building prior to a
sign being constructed on this site.
4. The ground mounted light fixtures 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.
ST ANDARD 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
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completion for this project.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
I. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on September 8, 2004.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-lOI-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 28th day of October 2004.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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