Findings - DR - 2006 - DR-15-06 - Master Sign Plan For Multi-Tenant Office Building/815 S Bridgeway Place
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 KIM EVANS )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-15-06
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on March 9, 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:
Kim Evans, represented by Brian Hauff with Brian Hauff and Associates, LLC, is requesting
design review approval of a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office building. The site is located
approximately SOO-feet south of East Shore Drive at 8lS South Bridgeway Place within Eagle
River Development (Lot 18, Block 4, Mixed Use Subdivision No. S).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on February 1, 2006.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-14-06 (design review application for the building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU-DA (Mixed Use with development agreement)
F. SIGNAGE:
Monument Si
Si n Data
Pro osed
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Re uired
4' 4" hi h x 6' 6" wide (maximum)
9-s uare feet (maximum)
One 70-watt high pressure sodium light Interior-illumination prohibited
fixture mounted within the eave of the roof
4' 4" hi h x 6' 6" wide
Si n Dimensions
27-s uare feet (minimum)
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Monument sign - Stone veneer to match that used on the building, dark anodized aluminum
background, aluminum fabricated Hanna letters to be 1 Y:;!' thick (minimum), pegged 1" off the
face of the sign.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
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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)(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.
· 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,
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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:
· A total of four (4) stone veneer landscape walls are proposed to have tenant signage located on
them. There are two (2) landscape walls located on the north building elevation and two (2)
landscape walls located on the east building elevation. The signs will be illuminated by light
fixtures located within the eave of the building.
· The Master Sign Plan Criteria for 8lS South Bridgeway Place, Eagle River Development, date
stamped by the City on February 1,2006, meets 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 March 9, 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 7 to 0 to approve DR-lS-06 for a design review application for a master sign plan
for a multi-tenant office building for Kim Evans, 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 8lS South Bridgeway Place Building
as specified herein.
2. Comply with the attached document titled "Master Sign Plan Criteria for 815 South Bridgeway Place,
Eagle River Development, Eagle Idaho" stamped "ORIGINAL" and date stamped by the City on
February 1,2006.
3. The lights used to illuminate the monument sign shall be screened or located so they do not shine onto
the roadway or onto any nearby property. The light fixtures shall be concealed or screened within the
eaves of the roof.
4. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
S. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs within the 8lS South Bridgeway Place 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 February 1, 2006.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-15-06) 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 23rd day of March 2006.
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