Findings - DR - 2005 - DR-80-05 - Master Sign Plan For Multi-Tenant Retail/Restaurant Building/177 E Eagle River 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 RETAILIRESTAURANT )
BUILDING FOR EAGLE RIVER LLC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-SO-OS
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on October 13,2005. 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 River LLC, represented by Stan Cole with Cole Poe Architects, is requesting design review
approval of a master sign plan for a multi-tenant retail/restaurant building. The site is located on
the southwest comer of East Eagle River Street and East Riverside Drive at 177 East Eagle River
Street (Lot 6B, Block 1, Mixed Use Subdivision No.5).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on September 8, 2005.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-79-0S (design review application for the building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-3-DA (Highway Business District with development agreement)
F. SIGNAGE:
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Shm Data ProDosed ReQuired
Wall Sign Dimensions Varies depending on tenant name & I V2' high x 12' wide (maximum)
logo (north and south building elevations)
1 W high x 10' wide (maximum) (east
and west building elevations)
Area of Signage Varies depending on tenant name & 18-square feet (maximum) (north and
logo south building elevations)
lS-squre feet (maximum) (east and
west building elevations)
Illumination Halo illumination 30 to 60 milli amps Interior-illumination prohibited
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G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Letters - 2" deep metal letters peg 1 W' off the building. Letter height shall vary between 4" - 14".
Illumination shall be provided by halo illumination.
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H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
1. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Letter from John Swartz, Construction Manager for Eagle River Development, date stamped by
the City on September 8, 2005 (attached).
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:
· 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.
· 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)(l)
Sign materials and overall appearance shall compliment the building architecture and colors as
determined by the Design Review Board.
· 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)(I)
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 applicant has shown on the elevation plans (date stamped by the City on September 8, 2005),
the specific sign areas for each tenant space within the multi-tenant building. Each individual
tenant is required to place the business identification words or phrases and logo within the
approved sign area for that tenant.
. Staff recommends the following for the Master Sign Plan Criteria for the Eagle River Building
(Pad SA):
Master Sign Plan Criteria
For Eagle River Building (Pad SA)
1. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing
entity and Eagle River LLC for written approval. A design review sign application,
accompanied by the written approval of the managing entity and Eagle River LLC.
shall be submitted to the City for any proposed signs for City staff review and
approval. All signs shall be in compliance 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.
2. Letters shall be halo illuminated reverse pan channels.
3. Letters shall be 14" maximum and 4" minimum in height.
4. Letters 7" to 14" tall shall be 2" maximum thickness and letters 6" and smaller may be
1" minimum in thickness.
S. Letters shall be stud mounted 1 W' off the face of the building.
6. Letters shall be flat or matte black or other approved earth tone colors.
7. Logos may be approved on a case by case basis, and only at the discretion of Eagle
River and the City of Eagle.
8. No electrical conduits or raceways are permitted.
9. Tenant signs on the north and south building elevations shall not exceed 18-square
feet. Tenant signs on the east and west building elevations shall not exceed IS-square
feet.
10. Any tenant that has frontage on two building elevations is permitted to install two
building wall signs.
11. Tenant signs shall be located within the designated areas shown on the attached
elevation plans.
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12. 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.
· 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 October 13, 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 6 to 0 to approve DR-SO-OS for a design review application for a master sign plan
for a multi-tenant retail/restaurant building for Eagle River, LLC, with the following staff
recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The following document titled "Master Sign Plan Criteria for Eagle River Building (Pad SA)", shall be
the master sign plan criteria for this building.
Master Sign Plan Criteria
For Eagle River Building (Pad SA)
1. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing
entity and Eagle River LLC for written approval. A design review sign application,
accompanied by the written approval of the managing entity and Eagle River LLC,
shall be submitted to the City for any proposed signs for City staff review and
approval. All signs shall be in compliance 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.
2. Letters shall be halo illuminated reverse pan channels.
3. Letters shall be 14" maximum and 4" minimum in height.
4. Letters 7" to 14" tall shall be 2" maximum thickness and letters 6" and smaller may be
1" minimum in thickness.
S. Letters shall be stud mounted 1 W' off the face of the building.
6. Letters shall be flat or matte black or other approved earth tone colors.
7. Logos may be approved on a case by case basis, and only at the discretion of Eagle
River and the City of Eagle.
S. No electrical conduits or raceways are permitted.
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9. Tenant signs on the north and south building elevations shall not exceed IS-square
feet. Tenant signs on the east and west building elevations shall not exceed IS-square
feet.
10. Any tenant that has frontage on two building elevations is permitted to install two
building wall signs.
11. Tenant signs shall be located within the designated areas shown on the attached
elevation plans.
12. 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
2. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs within the Eagle River Building (Pad SA) prior to a
sign being constructed on this building.
3. No monument signs are permitted 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
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 September S, 2005.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-SO-OS) with regard to the Eagle City Code Title S, 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
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the Eagle Comprehensive Plan.
DATED this 27th day of October 2005.
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