Findings - DR - 2006 - DR-109-05 - Master Sign Plan For A Multi-Tenant Office Building/1125 E State 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 OFFICE )
BUILDING FOR MONTAGUE-SAURIOL LLC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-I09-05
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on January 12, 2006. 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:
Montague-Sauriol LLC, represented by Roy Montague, is requesting design review approval of a
master sign plan for a multi-tenant office building. The site is located on the south side of East
State Street at 1125 East State Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on December 7. 2005.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-107-05 (design review application for the building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU (Mixed Use)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Tenant Buildin
Pro osed
Re uired
2' hi h x 10' wide (maximum)
20-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Goose neck Ii ht fixtures
Monument Si n
Si n Data
Pro osed
10' hi h x 8' wide
Re uired
Area of Si na e
Illumination
15' hi h (maximum)
lOO-s uare feet (maximum)
70-watt high pressure sodium ground Interior-illumination prohibited
mounted Ii ht fixtures
Si n Dimensions
108-s uare feet (minimum)
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G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Building Wall Signs: Y2" to 1 Y2" thick high density urethane or equal, stud mounted %" to 1" off
the face of the building.
Monument Sign: Two - Two I-square foot metal posts, with round castings to support the 1/16"
thick metal tenant panels. A false bulb constructed of fiberglass will be located atop each post.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. 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)(I)
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
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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)(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 December 8, 2050),
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 Master Sign Plan for the Montague-Sauriol, LLC Office Building.
. Staff recommends the following changes to the applicant's document titled "Master Sign Plan
Criteria For the Montague-Sauriol, LLC Office Building for 1125 East State Street, Eagle", with
strike thru text to be deleted and underlined text to be added so as to be in compliance with Eagle
City Code.
Master Sign Plan Criteria
For the Montague-Sauriol, LLC Office Building
1125 East State Street, Eagle
The overall master sign plan for the Montague-Sauriol Office Building will allow for signage for
each tenant which can be viewed at each individual entrance and where applicable at the street
exposure. We are looking for consistency in materials, placement, illumination and size.
Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing entitv for written
approval. A sign permit application, accompanied by the written approval of the managing entitv.
shall be submitted to the Citv for anv proposed tenant sign located on the building or the
monument sign for City staff review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the
criteria stated herein as well as Eagle Citv Code.
Wall Signage
1. The sign age area for each tenant signage placement shall not exceed 10% ef tile IlHilding face
witll a lRa](iIRHm size of 18" by 5' or 7.5-square feet.
2. All tenant signage will be illuminated by overhead extemallighting.
3. The construction of all tenant signage will be y," thick to 1 y," thick dimensienal high density
urethane or equal and stud mounted with %" or 1" off the face of the building sf'laee from wall
slllfaee.
4. Tile size ef tcnant signagc lctter ans er lege combo will net clleeed 15" in IIcight total. A
minimum of aHd CaH be achieves witll 6" thru 15" high letters or a combination thereof are
permitted and may include a logo adjacent to the lettering as long as the logo is of the same
material and color. The size of tenant signage letter and/or logo combination shall not exceed
2' in overall height. The font or name style for all lettering may vary in style from tenant to
tenant.
5. Signage may vary in color from individual tenant to tenant signs; however each individual
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tenant sign shall be of a single color including any logos. Earth tone colors in a flat or matte
finish are required.
6. All tenant signage will be installed approximately 9' to the bottom of the sigRage building wall
signs measured from adiacent grade. ~.
7. Individual tenant window vinyl's may be installed at each tenant entrance door and shall be of
white vinyl letter and/or logo and shall not exceed 2-square feet in dimension.
8. Each tenant shall be responsible for all maintenance and repair of their signage ami shall
maiHtaiH iH goea werkiHg order. Upon any signage removal, all penetrations and wall surfaces
shall be restored and sealed in a watertight conditions and shall match the texture, color and
existing materials used in the construction of the building.
9. Each teRaHt wishiHg to iHstall sigHage OH this BliilaiHg shall gaiH the City of Eagle DesigH
Review aflJ3roval f-ollewiHg these gliideliHes aHa the laHdlera's aJ3flr8val prior te iRstallatioR.
Monument Sign
1. The monument sign for this building is designed for multi-tenant use with an area for up to 5
separate business identifications. aRa greliHa mOIiHtea IifllightiRg to Be eeRcealea withiH
laHasc<lfle ee'ierage.
2. The tenant panels shall be constructed of 1116" thick metal with a consistent background color
of Light Grav (Icebreaker - 50RB 72/005). sigRs shall have eeRsisteRt BackBoard material fer
each sigHage leeatieH aRd shall match the bllildiHg's stlleee eeler.
3. Each tenant sign shall use "Heather" font as shown on the monument sign date stamped by the
Citv on December 8, 2005. The font color for all tenant sign shall be Red (Longiohn Red -
TH45). sflaee shallllave a EeHsisteHt size fer letteriHg amller lege fllaeemeHt aRa shall Be ef a
siRgle color iRelliaiHg aH)' loges altlleligh each teHaRt may have varyiHg Rame style with
Heatller FeRt cClRsisteHt tllr8l1ghelit.
4. Each business identification or logo shall not exceed 16" in height by 5' in length~ aHd tetal
height of the mOHlimeHt sigH shall Hot 6)We6a 15'.
5. The mOHlimeHt sigH frame celers will be 'lamp flest' gFeeH as ShOY/H eH tile iRellided color
&WiHIr.
. 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 January 12, 2006, 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 5 to 0 (Barnes and Grubb absent) to approve DR-109-05 for a design review
application for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office building for Montague-Sauriol LLC,
with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions
of approval with text shown with underline to be added by the Board.
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SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The following document titled "Master Sign Plan Criteria for the Montaque-Sauriol, LLC Office
Building, 1125 East State Street, Eagle", shall be the master sign plan criteria for this building.
Master Sign Plan Criteria
For the Montague-Sauriol, LLC Office Building
1125 East State Street, Eagle
The overall master sign plan for the Montague-Sauriol Office Building will allow for signage for
each tenant which can be viewed at each individual entrance and where applicable at the street
exposure. We are looking for consistency in materials, placement, illumination and size.
Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing entity for written
approval. A sign permit application, accompanied by the written approval of the managing entity,
shall be submitted to the City for any proposed tenant sign located on the building or the
monument sign for City staff review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the
criteria stated herein as well as Eagle City Code.
Wall Signage
1. The signage area for each tenant signage placement shall not exceed 18" by 5' or 7.5-square
feet.
2. All tenant signage will be illuminated by overhead external lighting.
3. The construction of all tenant signage will be W' thick to 1 W' thick high density urethane or
equal and stud mounted %" or 1" off the face of the building.
4. A minimum of 6" thru 15" high letters or a combination thereof are permitted and may include
a logo adjacent to the lettering as long as the logo is of the same material and color. The size
of tenant signage letter and/or logo combination shall not exceed 2' in overall height. The font
or name style for all lettering may vary in style from tenant to tenant.
5. Signage may vary in color from individual tenant to tenant signs; however each individual
tenant sign shall be of a single color including any logos. Earth tone colors in a flat or matte
finish are required.
6. All tenant signage will be installed approximately 9' to the bottom of the building wall signs
measured from adjacent grade.
7. Individual tenant window vinyl's may be installed at each tenant entrance door and shall be of
white vinyl letter and/or logo and shall not exceed 2-square feet in dimension.
8. Each tenant shall be responsible for all maintenance and repair of their signage. Upon any
signage removal, all penetrations and wall surfaces shall be restored and sealed in a watertight
conditions and shall match the texture, color and existing materials used in the construction of
the building.
Monument Sign
1. The monument sign for this building is designed for multi-tenant use with an area for up to 5
separate business identifications.
2. The tenant panels shall be constructed of 1/16" thick metal with a consistent background color
of Light Gray (Icebreaker - 50RB 72/005).
3. Each tenant sign shall use "Heather" font as shown on the monument sign date stamped by the
City on December 8. 2005. The font color for all tenant sign shall be Red (Longjohn Red -
TH45).
4. Each business identification or logo shall not exceed 16" in height by 5' in length.
2. The floodlights used to illuminate the monument sign shall be screened or located so they do not shine
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onto the roadway or onto any nearby property. The light fixtures shall be concealed or screened with
perimeter landscaping providing a 12 month screen of sufficient height and density to conceal such
fixtures.
3. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
4. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs within the Montaque-Sauriol, LLC Office Building,
prior to a sign being constructed on this building or site.
5. Provide a revised elevation plan showing the cap on the post to be similar to those used on the "Olde
Eagle" sign located on State Highwav 44 and Parkinson Street. The revised elevation plan shall be
reviewed and approved bv staff prior to the Citv issuing a sign permit for 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 December 7,2005.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-109-05) 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 26th day of January 2006.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
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