Findings - DR - 2006 - DR-114-05 - Master Sign Plan For A Multi-Tenant Office Building/Wall Sign For Wrg Design
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 )
ONE BUILDING WALL SIGN FOR WRG DESIGN INC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-I14-05
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on January 12, 2006. The Board continued the item to January 26, 2006, and made their decision at that
time. 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:
WRG Design Inc., represented by Brian DeHass, is requesting design review approval of a master
sign plan for a multi-tenant office building, including one building wall sign for WRG Design
INC. The site is located on the south side of East Winding Creek Drive approximately 200-feet east of
East Hill Road (Lot 9, Block 2, Winding Creek East Subdivision).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on December 8, 2005.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-l 13-05 (design review application for the building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-2 (General Business District)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
As limited within this a lication
Future Tenant Buildin
Pro osed
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Signage
9-square feet (approximately per sign)
99-square feet (maximum on the
south and west elevation
Interior-illumination rohibited
Illumination
No illumination
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Si n Data
for WRG Desi
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Signage
18" hi h x 76" wide
9-square feet (approximately)
N/A
IIlumination
None ro osed
99-square feet (maximum on the
west elevation)
Interior-illumination rohibited
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Future Tenant Building Wall Sign
Letters -
Option 1- a combination of individual metal letters .5" to 1.5" thick and surface
vinyl letters on y." (minimum) thick panels.
Option 2 - all individual metal letters .5" to 1.5" thick.
Finish - Flat, matte, or satin earth tone colors.
Mount - stud mounted .5" minimum to 1.5" maximum off the face of the building.
WRG Design INC. Sign
Letters - combination of \I.' copper panel and y." aluminum panel with surface vinyl
letters and Yo" thick metal letters.
Finish - satin finish copper panel, satin finish black panel, matte white letters, and matte
black letters.
Mount - site specific condition of approval showing how the mounting meets the
requirement of .5" minimum to 1.5" maximum off the face of the building.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
1. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
STAFF ANALYSIS:
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)
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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(B)
As sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure with the face(s) of the
sign perpendicular to the plane of said wall, and not extending over thirty six inches (36")
from the face of the building or structure.
. 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
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)(1)
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 Master Sign Plan Elevations (date stamped by the City on
December 8, 2005), the specific areas for tenant signage upon the multi-tenant office building.
Each individual tenant is required to place their business identification words or phrases and logo
within the approved sign area as permitted within the Eagle Building LLC. Master Sign Plan
Cri teria.
. The applicant is also proposing to construct one building wall sign for WRG Design INC., a tenant
within the office building. The non illuminated building wall sign will be located on the west
elevation of the building. The applicant should provide a revised color elevation plan of the WRG
Design INC. sign showing how the letters will be stud mounted a minimum of .5" to a maximum
of 1.5" off the face of the wall. The revised elevation plan should be reviewed and approved by
staff prior to the City issuing a sign permit for this site.
. Staff recommends the following changes to the applicant's document titled "Master Sign Permit
Application for Winding Creek Rd. Eagle". Master Sign Plan Criteria with strike thru text to be
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deleted and underlined text to be added so as to be in compliance with the City of Eagle Code.
Master Sign Plan Criteria
for the Eagle Building LLC.
1. 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 shall apply.
2. Letters shall be non illuminated letters.
3. betteFs The sign shall be a combination of individual metal letters .5" to 1.5" thick and surface
vinyl letters on Yo" (minimum) thick panels or all individual metal letters of .5" to 1.5" thick.
4. Letters shall be stud mounted .5" minimum to IS' maximum eased €1ft the exterior sllrfaee
EIRa efllffileter height off the face of the building.
5. Letters shall be flat, matte, or satin earth tone colors. No glossv paints or plexi-glass is
permitted.
6. No electrical conduits or raceways are permitted.
7. Each tenant is permitted to install one building wall sign.
8. Tenant signs shall be located within the designated area shown on the attached elevation plans
date stamped bv the City on December 8. 2005.
9. Tenant signs on the west and south elevations shall not exceed nine (9) square feet.
10. No signs shall be allowed on the north and east building elevations.
11. Door vinyl signs shall ftet e)(eeea tYiEl (2) sqHare feet comply with City Eagle Code.
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 and refinished to match the pre-existing condition of
the building surface.
13. No monument signs are permitted.
14. Any other signage such as temporary grand opening. etc. 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 for their action on January 12,
2006. The Board continued the item to January 26, 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
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including the applicant/representative).
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 6 to 0 (McCullough absent) to approve DR-l 14-05 for a design review
application for a Master Sign Plan for a multi tenant office building, including one building wall
sign for WRG Design Inc., with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of
approval and standard conditions of approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
I. The following document titled "Master Sign Plan Criteria for the Eagle Building LLC." shall be the
master sign plan criteria for the Eagle Building LLC.:
Master Sign Plan Criteria
for the Eagle Building LLC.
1. 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 shall
apply.
2. Letters shall be non illuminated letters.
3. The sign shall be a combination of individual metal letters .5" to 1.5" thick and surface vinyl
letters on Yo" (minimum) thick panels or all individual metal letters of .5" to 1.5" thick.
4. Letters shall be stud mounted .5" minimum to 1.5" maximum off the face of the building.
5. Letters shall be flat, matte, or satin earth tone colors. No glossy paints or plexi-glass is permitted.
6. No electrical conduits or raceways are permitted.
7. Each tenant is permitted to install one building wall sign.
8. Tenant signs shall be located within the designated area shown on the attached elevation plans date
stamped by the City on December 8, 2005.
9. Tenant signs on the west and south elevations shall not exceed nine (9) square feet.
10. No signs shall be allowed on the north and east building elevations.
II. Door vinyl signs shall comply with City Eagle Code.
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 and refinished to match the pre-existing condition of the building
surface.
13. No monument signs are permitted.
14. Any other signage such as temporary grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City Code.
2. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs within the Eagle Building LLC office building prior to a
sign being constructed on this site.
3. Provide a revised color elevation plan showing the WRG Design Inc. sign indicating how the letters
will be stud mounted off the face of the wall a minimum of .5" to a maximum of 1.5". The revised
elevation plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City issuing a sign permit for this
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site.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
I. 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 8, 2005.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-l 14-05) 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 9th day of February 2006.
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