Findings - DR - 2006 - DR-17-06 - Master Sign Plan For 2-Story Multi-Tenant Building/Wall Sign For Charney Law
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A )
DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN PLAN )
FOR A TWO STORY MUL TI- TENANT OFFICE )
BUILDING, INCLUDING ONE WALL SIGN FOR )
CHARNEY LAW FOR DAVE EVANS CONSTRUCTION )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBERDR-17-06
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:
Dave Evans Construction, represented by Travis Burrows, is requesting design review approval of
a master sign plan for a two story multi-tenant office building, including one building wall sign for
Charney Law. The site is located on the south side of East Iron Eagle Drive approximately 270-
feet east of South Fitness Place within Rocky Mountain Business Park No.3 (Lot 8B, Block 1).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on February 2, 2006.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None.
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-16-06 (Two story multi-tenant office building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU-DA (Mixed Use with a Development Agreement)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Future Tenant Buildin
Pro osed
Wall Si n Dimensions
on tenant name
As limited within this a lication
Area of Sign age
Varies depending on tenant name
68 - square feet (east elevation)
46 - square feet (north elevation)
Illumination
Indirect soffit or wall fixture Ii hting
Interior-illumination prohibited
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Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Signage
Re uired
12" hi h x 130" wide
II-square feet (approximately)
N/A
Illumination
Indirect soffit lightin
46-square feet (maximum on the
south elevation)
Interior-illumination rohibited
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Future Tenant Building Wall Signs
Letters - .5" to 1.5" thick exterior grade MEDEX to be primed and painted with highest quality
automotive grade multi-part finish.
Colors - Satin or flat finish.
Mount - Stud mounted .5" to 1.5" off the face of the building.
Charney Law Sign
Letters - 1 " thick flat cut out exterior grade MEDEX letters.
Colors - Black Mathews auto paint with a flat sheen finish.
Mount - Stud mounted .5" off the face of the building.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None received to date.
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
A. COMPREHENSNE 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)
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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(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.
. 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(M)(l6)
Door signs identifYing the business and/or indicating business hours, emergency phone
numbers, etc., shall be permitted up to a maximum of two (2) square feet.
C. DISCUSSION:
. The applicant has shown on the elevation plans (date stamped by the City on February 2, 2006),
the typical signage locations. One wall sign has been proposed on the north, two on the east, and
one on the south elevations of the building. Each individual tenant is required to place their
business identification words within one of the approved locations.
. The applicant is also proposing to construct one building wall sign for Charney Law, a tenant
within the office building. The wall sign will be located on the south elevation at a height between
the first and second floor of the building. The non-illuminated letters will be painted black with a
flat sheen finish and stud mounted .5" off the face of the building. Indirect soffit lights on the
building will light the sign.
. Staff recommends the following for the Master Sign Plan Criteria for the Multi-Tenant Office
Building located within Rocky Mountain Business Park No.3 (Lot 8B, Block 1):
Master Sign Plan Criteria
for a Multi-Tenant Office Building
located within Rocky Mountain Business Park No.3 (Lot 8B, Block 1)
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 and the criteria specified herein, the more restrictive shall apply.
2. Interior illuminated letters shall be prohibited.
3. Letters shall not be interconnected.
4. Letters shall be .5" to 1.5" thick exterior grade Medex.
5. No logos are permitted.
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6. Letters shall be stud mounted .5" to 1.5" off the face of the building.
7. Letters shall be primed and painted with high quality automotive paint with a flat or matte
finish.
8. Letter colors shall be black or other approved earth tone colors.
9. No electrical conduits or raceways are permitted.
10. Tenant signs shall be located within the designated areas shown on the attached elevation
plans date stamped by the City on February 2, 2006.
11. 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.
12. No monument signs are permitted.
13. Any other signage such as temporary grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City Code.
14. 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 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-17-06 for a design review application for a Master Sign
Plan for a two story multi-tenant office building, including one building wall sign for Charney Law
for Dave Evans Construction, with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of
approval and standard conditions of approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The following document titled "Master Sign Plan Criteria for a Multi-Tenant Building located within
Rocky Mountain Business Park No.3 (Lot 8B, Block 1)" shall be the master sign plan criteria for the
building.
Master Sign Plan Criteria
for a Multi-Tenant Office Building
located within Rocky Mountain Business Park No.3 (Lot 8B, Block 1)
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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 and the criteria specified herein, the more restrictive shall apply.
2. Interior illuminated letters shall be prohibited.
3. Letters shall not be interconnected.
4. Letters shall be .5" to 1.5" thick exterior grade Medex.
5. No logos are permitted.
6. Letters shall be stud mounted .5" to 1.5" offthe face of the building.
7. Letters shall be primed and painted with high quality automotive paint with a flat or matte
finish.
8. Letter colors shall be black or other approved earth tone colors.
9. No electrical conduits or raceways are permitted.
10. Tenant signs shall be located within the designated areas shown on the attached elevation
plans date stamped by the City on February 2,2006.
11. 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.
12. No monument signs are permitted.
13. Any other signage such as temporary grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City Code.
14. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code.
2. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs for the Multi-Tenant Building located within Rocky
Mountain Business Park No.3 (Lot 8B, Block 1), prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
3. No wall light fixtures are approved with this application.
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
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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 2,2006.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-17-06) 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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