Findings - DR - 2005 - DR-22-03 MOD - Master Sign Plan For Jackson Square Cnt/Tenant Directory On Water Tower
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A
DESIGN REVIEW TO MODIFY THE MASTER SIGN
PLAN FOR A MUL TI- TENANT BUIDLING (JACKSON
SQUARE) FOR EAGLE WATER COMPANY
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-22-0J MOD
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on July 14,2005. 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 Water Company, Inc., represented by Darrel Farnsworth, is requesting design review
approval to modify the master sign plan for Jackson Square Center, to include a tenant directory
sign to be located on the water tower and to eliminate the previously approved monument sign.
The site is located on the north side of West State Street approximately 600-feet east of Eagle
Road at 172 West State Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on May 11, 2005.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On July 8, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved a design review sign application for a master
sign plan for Jackson Square Center (DR-22-03).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: CBD (Central Business District) within the TDA (Transitional
Development Area).
F. SIGN AGE:
Si n Data
Tenant Director Monument Si n
Pro osed
Re uired
Si n Dimensions
8' hi hx4' wide
Area of Si na e
Illumination
8' hi h (maximum)
50-s uare feet (maximum)
Existin
round mounted Ii ht fixture
Interior-illumination rohibited
Sign Landscaping
There is existing landscaping at the base of 84-square feet (minimum)
the water tower
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Y2" MDO sign board with wood trim all painted to match the colors of the water tower.
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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 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)(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
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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:
. On July 8, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved a design review sign application for a master
sign plan for Jackson Square Center (DR-22-O3). The approval of the master sign plan identified
building wall sign locations, sizes, and colors for individual tenants and a monument sign for the
center (without tenant sign panels). The purpose of this modification is to provide identification
for the tenants located within Jackson Square Center on West State Street and to identify a location
for a future memorial to Orville Jackson. Currently there is a monument sign identifying Jackson
Square located within the southern landscape island located within the parking lot. This sign was
not approved and was constructed without a sign permit. This sign is located thirty eight feet (38')
north of State Street (the approved monument sign location); however it is located too far north of
West State Street for it to be visible by people driving by. The applicant is proposing to construct
an eight foot (8') high by four foot (4') wide sign to be installed on the southeast side of the water
tower to identify Jackson Square as well as the tenants located within this development. The
design of the sign and materials proposed to construct the directory sign complement that which
has been used to construct the individual tenant building wall signs. The "non approved"
monument sign located within the southern landscape island of the parking lot should be removed
prior to the City issuing a sign permit for this site.
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The "non approved" monument sign is located where the applicant would like to locate a memorial
to Orville Jackson. At this time nothing specific has been proposed for the memorial to Orville
Jackson (i.e.: plaque, statue, etc.). The applicant should be required to provide detailed plans
showing the specific style, size, colors, etc. of the memorial to Orville Jackson to be reviewed and
approved by the Eagle Arts Commission. The detailed plans with written approval from the Eagle
Arts Commission should be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board prior to the
installation of any memorial being constructed on 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 July 14, 2005, 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 4 to 0 (Bowen, Floegel, and Zastrow absent) to approve DR-22-O3 MOD for a
design review application to modify the master sign plan for a multi-tenant building (Jackson
Square) for Eagle Water Company 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. Comply with all applicable conditions of the Master Sign Plan for Jackson Square (DR-22-O3) with the
exception of the monument sign to be placed in the southern landscape island within the parking lot.
2. The "non approved" monument sign located within the southern landscape island of the parking lot
shall be removed prior to the City issuing a sign permit for this site.
3. Provide detailed plans showing the specific style, size, colors, etc. of the memorial to Orville Jackson
to be reviewed and approved by the Eagle Arts Commission. The detailed plans with written approval
from the Eagle Arts Commission shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board prior to
the installation of any memorial being constructed on this site.
4. 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
completion for this project.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on May 11, 2005.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-22-O3 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 14th day of July 2005.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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