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Findings - DR - 2005 - DR-84-05 - Master Sign Plan For Multi-Tenant Office Building/Building Wall Signage Gowanwood 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 ENCOMPASS INVESTMENTS LLC ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR-84-0s 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: Encompass Investments LLC, represented by Debbie Anderson with Idaho Electric Signs, Inc., is requesting design review approval of a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office building, including building wall signage for Gowanwood and Associates. The site is located on the north side of East State Street within Winding Creek Subdivision at 971 East Winding Creek Drive. 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-83-0S (design review application for the building) E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU-P (Mixed Use PUD) F. SIGNAGE: Si n Data Future Tenant Buildin Pro osed on tenant name & 10 0 l' T' hi h x 7' 8" wide Window Si n Dimensions Area of Si na e Illumination on tenant name & 10 0 None Interior-illumination rohibited Si n Data uired Wall Si n Dimensions Area of Si na e Illumination on tenant name & 10 0 l' 5" hi h x 8' wide (maximum) Varies de on tenant name & 10 0 None Interior-illumination rohibited Page 1 of6 K:\Planning Dept\Eugk AprIicUliOll.'l\Dr\2005\DR-84-05 llIstr sign plun Jrf.doc Si n Data Gowanwood Buildin Pro osed Window Si n Dimensions l' 6" hi h x 4' 2" wide Area of Si na e l' T' hi h x 7' 8" wide Illumination None 12-s uare feet (maximum) Interior-illumination rohibited Si n Data Gowanwood Buildin Pro osed Wall Si n Dimensions l' 5" hi hx6'4"wide l' 5" hi h x 8' wide (maximum) l2-s uare feet (maximum) Interior-illumination rohibited Area of Si na e Illumination None G. SIGN MATERIALS: Window signs - Gold premium vinyl applied to the window Building Wall signs - Cast metal letters, 1,4" thick minimum, mounted flush to the face of the building. Colors are to be earth tone colors. 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: . 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. Page 2 of 6 K:\Plal1tllng Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2005\DR-84-05 mslr sign plan drf.duc . 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)(1) 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. . 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 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 areas for tenant signage upon the multi-tenant office building. Each individual tenant is required to place the business identification words or phrases and logo within the approved sign area as permitted within the Gowanwood Office Building Master Sign Plan. . Staff recommends the following changes to the applicant's document titled "Gowanwood Office Building Master Sign Plan", with strike thru text to be deleted and underlined text to be added so as to be in compliance with Eagle City Code. Gowanwood Office Building Master Sign Plan October 2005 Each tenant will be permitted to display the name of their business and their logo graphic on the northeast elevation of the building in the glass area above the entryway in a gold vinyl application not to exceed twelve (12) square feet. tHe 10% allowaRce of tile faseia as !3efHlitted BY Bagle Citj' Cede. Each tenant will be permitted to display the name of their business and their logo graphic on the southwest elevation of the building in the gable area in non internally illuminated cast metal letters or similar material in an appropriate flat or matte earth tone color. The tenant sign shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. The letters shall be 1,4" thick minimum and mounted flush to the face of the building. to be slIbmitted to tHe laHdlor-d f.er approyal aRd Rot to exeeed the 10% allowaRee of tHe faseia as !3efHlitted By Bagle City Code. Page 3 of 6 K:\Plmming Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2005\DR-84-05 mstr SigH plan drf.dm.: No other permanent signage is permitted on the building with the exception of address and suite numbers or hours of operation. Anv sig:nage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code. Upon termination of their lease, the tenant or managing entity shall neatlv 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. TenaHts are raEjllirea te ramo',e sigHaga IIreH ',acatieH the BlIilaiHg, fill allheles aHa remove gllle [rem the wiHdow ar-ea. No monument signs are proposed and none are approved. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing entity for written approval. A design review sign application, accompanied bv 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 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. · 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-84-0S for a design review application for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office building for Encompass Investments 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 criteria for the Gowanwood Office Building as modified herein. 2. The following document titled "Gowanwood Office Building Master Sign Plan", shall be the master sign plan criteria for the Gowanwood Office Building. Gowanwood Office Building Master Sign Plan October 2005 Each tenant will be permitted to display the name of their business and their logo graphic on the north elevation of the building in the glass area above the entryway in a gold vinyl Page 4 of 6 K:\Plallning Dept\Eaglt: Applicatiolls\Dr\2005\DR-84-05 mstr sign pla.n drf.doc application not to exceed twelve (12) square feet. Each tenant will be permitted to display the name of their business and their logo graphic on the south elevation of the building in the gable area in non internally illuminated cast metal letters or similar material in an appropriate flat or matte earth tone color. The tenant sign shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. The letters shall be 1,4" thick minimum and mounted flush to the face of the building. No other permanent signage is permitted on the building with the exception of address and suite numbers or hours of operation. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code. 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. No monument signs are proposed and none are approved. 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 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. 3. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs within the Gowanwood Office Building 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 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. Page 5 of 6 K:\Plunumg Depl\Eagle Applicalions\Dr\2005\DR-84-05 mslr sign plan dlf.doc 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 8, 2005. 2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application (DR-84-0S) 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 27th day of October 2005. ATTEST: ....III....t, ....,...... "{ OF ...... i'''' ..,~ ..... li~ " v.. .. "-10 ' ,.... ... ( '. I · CptlPO~-1 .. '$'0 ", ,It/ -;\ l ....... . . 1f/o.~~SeAL ..i * i ,. cO.. .." ;: ,..,~ ~~:i~ l '- ~ OF III p.~y..... ",'..,......., Page 6 of 6 K:\Plarming Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2005\DR-S4-05 mSlr sign plan dn.doc