Findings - DR - 2005 - DR-92-05 - Master Sign Plan For Multi-Tenant Office Building/947 E Winding Creek Dr
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 )
INCLUDING A BUILDING WALL SIGN FOR )
BRUNO BUILT HOMES FOR BRUNO BUILT, INC. )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-92-05
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on November 10, 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:
Bruno Built, Inc., represented by Robert Bruno, is requesting design review sign approval of a
master sign plan for a multi-tenant office building. The site is located on the south side of East
Winding Creek Drive approximately 100-feet north of East State Street at 947 East Winding Creek
Drive (Lot 3, Block 2, Winding Creek Subdivision No.1).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on October 6, 2005.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-91-05 (design review application for the building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU-P (mixed use PUD)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
elevation)
Re uired
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
12" hi h x 48" wide
N/A
Illumination
4-s uare feet
Recessed soffit Ii htin
4-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
Si n Data
(south buildin
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
12" hi h x 48" wide
N/A
4-s uare feet
4-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
Recessed soffit Ii htin
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G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Building Wall Signs - 1 W' square tube painted to match building color (Mohegan Sage), dibond
background panel to match soffit color (light sand), mounted to beam with lags.
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.
. 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)(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 October 6,2005), 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 Bruno Built Homes Master Sign Plan.
· Staff recommends the following for the Bruno Built Homes Master Sign Plan Criteria:
Bruno Built Homes
Master Sign Plan Criteria
1. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing entity
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 and the criteria specified herein, the more restrictive shall apply.
2. Sign areas shall not exceed four (4) square feet.
3. Signs shall be non-illuminated.
4. A one (1) square foot logo is permitted.
5. The background color of all signs shall be Light Sand to match the soffit of the building.
6. Tenants shall use earth tone colors for their font and logo in a flat or matte finish. No
glossy paints, vinyl, or plexi-glass is permitted. The text shall be 14" thick minimum
mounted flush to the face of the sign.
7. Tenant signs shall be located within the designated areas shown on the attached elevation
plans date stamped by the City on October 6, 2005.
8. No monument signs are permitted.
9. Any other signage such as temporary grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City
Code.
10. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code.
· 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 November 10, 2005, at
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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 (Barnes and McCullough absent) to approve DR-92-05 for a design review
application for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office building including a building wall sign
for Bruno Built Homes for Bruno Built, Inc., with the following staff recommended site specific
conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPRO V AL:
I. The following document titled "Bruno Built Homes Master Sign Plan Criteria" shall be the master sign
plan criteria for the Bruno Built Homes Building:
Bruno Built Homes
Master Sign Plan Criteria
1. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing entity
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 and the criteria specified herein, the more restrictive shall apply.
2. Sign areas shall not exceed four (4) square feet.
3. Signs shall be non-illuminated.
4. A one (1) square foot logo is permitted.
5. The background color of all signs shall be Light Sand to match the soffit of the building.
6. Tenants shall use earth tone colors for their font and logo in a flat or matte finish. No
glossy paints, vinyl, or plexi-glass is permitted. The text shall be 1,4" thick minimum
mounted flush to the face of the sign.
7. Tenant signs shall be located within the designated areas shown on the attached elevation
plans date stamped by the City on October 6, 2005.
8. No monument signs are permitted.
9. Any other signage such as temporary grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City
Code.
10. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code.
2. Provide a revised elevation plan showing the Bruno Built Homes building wall sign to be constructed of
1f4" thick letters mounted flush to the face of the sign. The revised elevation plan shall be reviewed and
approved by staff prior to the City issuing a sign permit for this site.
3. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs within the Bruno Built Homes 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,
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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 October 6, 2005.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-92-05) 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
the Eagle Comprehensive Plan.
DATED this Sth day of December 2005.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
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