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
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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.
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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.
. 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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