Findings - DR - 2006 - DR-11-06 - Master Sign Plan For Single Tenant Bulding/Multitenant Retail Building/1539 E Iron Ea
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER )
SIGN PLAN FOR A SINGLE-TENANT )
BUILDING AND A MULTI-TENANT RETAIL )
BUILDING FOR MOUNTAIN WEST BANK )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-ll-06
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on March 23, 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:
Mountain West Bank, represented by Andrew Erstad with Erstad Architects, is requesting
design review approval of a master sign plan for a single-tenant building and a multi-tenant retail
building. The site is located on the southwest comer of East Iron Eagle Drive and Edgewood Lane
within Merrill Subdivision No.1 (formerly Rocky Mountain Business Park) at 1539 East Iron
Eagle Drive.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on January 19, 2006.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On July 27, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved a design review board application for a bank
building, restaurant building, and a multi-tenant retail building (DR-38-04).
On July 27, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved a design review board application for a the
master sign plan for a bank building, restaurant building, and a multi-tenant retail building (DR-
39-04).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-1O-06 (design review application for two buildings)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU (Mixed Use)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Wall Sign Dimensions
Re uired
8 feet - 6 inch x 3 feet - 6 inch (per wall sign) 65 square feet (total maximum
for the north elevation)
66 square feet (total maximum
for the east elevation
As limited within this a lication
Interior-illumination prohibited
Area of Si na e
IJIumination
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Building Wall Signs for Multi-Tenant Retai Building
Silm Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 12 feet x 1 feet - 8 inch (per wall sign) 163 sq. ft. (total maximum for
4 feet x 2 feet (per free hanging sign) the south elevation)
73 sq. ft. (total maximum for the
east elevation)
Area of Signage Approximately 20 square feet (per wall sign As limited within this application
for south and east elevations)
Approximately 8square feet. (per free hanging
sign)
Illumination Gooseneck light fixtures Interior-illumination prohibited
Si n Data
Sign Dimensions
Total Height = 5 feet - 6 inch 15 feet high (maximum)
Si Area = 8 feet (wide) x 3 feet (hi h)
Approximately 22-square feet (allotted for 100-square feet (maximum)
each side of the si )
Area of Sign age
Illumination
ground Interior-illumination prohibited
96-s uare feet (minimum)
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Wall Signs
Letters/Sign Panel - 1;2" thick (minimum) hi-density urethane or aluminum. Letters will not be
interconnected and may be a maximum of 12" in height. Letters taller than 6" will be a minimum
of
1 y," thick.
Color - A flat or matte black or other approved earth tone colors.
Mount - Letters/sign panel will be stud mounted 1" off the face of the wall.
Monument Signs
Base - Concrete base and brick veneer columns with a concrete cap. All materials and colors will
match those used in the construction of the buildings.
Letters/Sign Panel - y," thick (minimum) hi-density urethane or aluminum. Letters will not be
interconnected and may be a maximum of 12" in height. Letters taller than 6" will be a minimum
of 1 y," thick.
Color - A flat or matte black or other approved earth tone colors.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
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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)
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)(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(C)(4)(a & b)
a. A freestanding single tenant building shall be allowed two (2) wall signs, provided that,
each sign is placed on a different side of the building. The entire building shall be permitted
one monument sign for every street it fronts. The sides of the building on which the signs are
to be placed shall be shown by the owner, but shall be as approved by the design review board.
b. Any business within a multi tenant building that is located on a street comer or which fronts
two (2) streets shall be allowed two (2) wall signs. The sides of the building on which the
signs are to be placed shall be shown by the owner, but shall be as approved by the design
review board.
. Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(5)(e)
Any freestanding single tenant building within a shopping center shall be permitted a
monument sign. The height of any such sign, including the base to which it is attached, shall
not exceed six feet (6'). The exposed surface of any such sign shall not exceed thirty (30)
square feet per exposed surface.
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. 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 site has frontage on three streets: Highway 44, Edgewood Lane, and Iron Eagle Drive. The
project consists of two buildings with associated parking. Anticipated uses are a 4,290-square foot
single-tenant building with frontage on Highway 44 and a 10,370-square foot multi-tenant retail
building with frontage on Iron Eagle Drive and Edgewood Lane.
. The building along Highway 44 is to be a freestanding single tenant building (anticipated to be
used by Mountain West Bank) which is allowed signage on two different building elevations. The
applicant proposes to have one building wall sign on the north elevation and one on the east
elevation. The locations and the allowable area for the tenant signs is shown on the Master Sign
Plan Elevations date stamped by the City on January 19, 2006.
. The multi-tenant retail building's proposed at the comer of Iron Eagle Drive and Edgewood Lane.
All the businesses housed in this building are allowed a maximum of one wall sign that are all
located on the south elevation, except for the business located in the far east suite of the building.
Since this suite has two frontages, Eagle City Code allows this tenant to have two wall signs, one
on the south and one on the east. The locations and allowable area for tenant signs is shown on the
Master Sign Plan Elevations date stamped by the City on January 19, 2006.
. The project is defined as a shopping center and is allowed one monument sign per street frontage.
The applicant is proposing two monument signs, one on Edgewood Lane and one on Iron Eagle
Drive shown on the "Master Sign Plan - Site Plan" date stamped by the City on January 19, 2006.
Both monument signs have been proposed at the edge of the sidewalk. The applicant should
provide revised landscaping plans showing a minimum of three feet (3') between the base of the
monument sign and the sidewalk in order to incorporate landscaping. The revised landscape plan
shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the city issuing a sign permit.
. The design and materials for the monument signs are shown on the Monument Signs Details. The
size and height restrictions are in compliance with the Eagle City Code. The applicant has
decided that both double faced monument signs will be dedicated to the single-tenant building,
which is anticipated to be occupied by Mountain West Bank. The monument signs will not be
used by any of the tenants within the multi-tenant retail building. Landscaping comprising three
times the sign single face area is provided in compliance with the sign ordinance.
. Staff recommends the following changes to the applicant's document titled "Rocky Mountain
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Business Park Master Sign program for the Mountain West Bank and Multi-Tenant Retail
Building" with strike thru text to be deleted and underlined text to be added so as to be in
compliance with Eagle City Code.
Rocky Mountain Business Park
Master Sign Program Plan Criteria for the Mountain '''est Bank
Sim!le-Tenant Buildinl!: and Multi-Tenant Retail Building
Address: 1539 East Iron Eagle Drive
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. Building wall signs shall be placed within the approved sign areas as aesignated en 'EKhibit A.
shown on the attached Master Sign Plan Elevations date stamped by the City on January 19,
2006.
3. All building wall signs and monument signs shall be constructed of hi-density urethane
material 1;2" thick (minimum) or aluminum y," thick (minimum). The faee letters of the wall
signs shall have dimension by routing or extrusion, with a minimum of Y4" variation.
Individual letters or signs shall meet the following:
a. Letters shall be non ilhlfflinated. not be intemallv illuminated.
b. Letters shall not be interconnected and shall not exceed a maximum of 12" in
height.
c. Letters taller than 6" shall be a minimum of 1 Y," in material thickness.
d. Letters/sign panels shall be stud mounted I" off the face of the building.
e. Letters shall be flat er matte blaek er etaer apprevea earth tone eelors.
f. No glessy paints, vinyl er PleKiglas is pem.itted.
4. All signs. letters, or elements shall be painted flat or matte black or other approved earth tone
colors. with lIfl Historie eeler palette. No glossv paints. vinvl or Plexiglas is permitted. If, in
the opinion of City staff, a proposed color varies significantly from the colors depicted on the
colored rendering submitted to the city for the monument signs or for any of the building wall
~, staff may choose to have the Design Review Board and/or the City Council review the
color for appropriateness.
. There are two men1:lH'lent signs iaefttif)'ing the preflerty and the lead tenant.
5. Two monument signs are allowed and shall be placed within the approved sign areas as shown
on the attached Master Sign Plan - Site Plan date stamped bv the City on January 19. 2006.
Both monument signs. double faced, will be dedicated to the single-tenant building and shall
not be used by any of the tenants within the multi-tenant retail building.
6. Exterior illumination for the monument signs shall be recessed in the ground and located so
thev do not shine onto the roadway or onto anv nearbv property. ana shall be shielc:led with
IlIflsseape materials. 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.
7. If exterior illumination is proposed for the building wall signs, gooseneck light fixtures shall
be used onlv in the locations that were approved with the building application (DR-l 0-06).
lIfld SHall ee leeated as not te shine onto the reaswlI-Y or onto any near.ay propert'j. Note:
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Leeation of geeseneek light fi)ltuFes is identifiea eR the Bliilaiflg EIsyatieas.
8. All wiring, transformers. etc. will be concealed in the parapet framing and no electrical
conduits or racewavs are permitted.
9. Any free-hanging signboards proposed under the covered porch of the multi-tenant retail
building shall be a maximum of eight (8) square feet each. A maximum of one free-hanging
signboard per tenant shall be permitted. If any such sign overhangs a walkway a minimum of
7-feet 6-inches shall be maintained between the bottom of the sign and the walkway.
10. ORe F1eOR siga per busiRSSS shall be permitted aRa may Rot exesea iR any aimeasion the
desigRatea sigaage area per els'iations.
11. Any other signage such as temporary, grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City Code.
12. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code.
13. 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.
14. Directional signage will onlv be allowed for designation of the route of travel to the
anticipated bank drive-up window or other future drive-up use and associated warning signage
to facilitate the efficient and safe movement of traffic through the development. Directional
signs shall be designed as monument style signs and shall be three feet (3') high maximum.
Directional signage shall not be permitted to have business identification on them.
. 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 23, 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-l 1-06 for a design review application for a Master Sign
Plan for a single-tenant and a 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 with text shown with underline to be
added by the Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
I. The following document titled "Rocky Mountain Business Park Master Sign Criteria for a Single-
Tenant Building and a Multi-Tenant Retail Building" shall be the master sign plan criteria for the two
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buildings and monument signs:
Rocky Mountain Business Park
Master Sign Plan Criteria for the
Single--Tenant Building and Multi-Tenant Retail Building
Address: 1539 East Iron Eagle Drive
1. The 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. Building wall signs shall be placed within the approved sign areas shown on the attached
Master Sign Plan Elevations date stamped by the City on January 19, 2006.
3. All building wall signs and monument signs shall be constructed of hi-density urethane
material Y2" thick (minimum) or aluminum Y2" thick (minimum). The letters of the wall signs
shall have dimension by routing or extrusion, with a minimum of y,." variation. Individual
letters or signs shall meet the following:
a. Letters shall not be internally illuminated.
b. Letters shall not be interconnected and shall not exceed a maximum of 12" in
height.
c. Letters taller than 6" shall be a minimum of 1 y," in material thickness.
d. Letters/sign panels shall be stud mounted 1" off the face of the building.
4. All signs, letters, or elements shall be painted flat or matte black or other approved earth tone
colors. No glossy paints, vinyl or Plexiglas is permitted. If, in the opinion of City staff, a
proposed color varies significantly from the colors depicted on the colored rendering
submitted to the city for the monument signs or for any of the building wall signs, staff may
choose to have the Design Review Board and/or the City Council review the color for
appropriateness.
5. Two monument signs are allowed and shall be placed within the approved sign areas as shown
on the attached Master Sign Plan - Site Plan date stamped by the City on January 19,2006.
Both monument signs, double faced, will be dedicated to the single-tenant building and shall
not be used by any of the tenants within the multi-tenant retail building.
6. Exterior illumination for the monument signs shall be recessed in the ground and located so
they do not shine 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.
7. If exterior illumination is proposed for the building wall signs, gooseneck light fixtures shall
be used only in the locations that were approved with the building application (DR-l 0-06).
8. All wiring, transformers, etc. will be concealed in the parapet framing and no electrical
conduits or raceways are permitted.
9. Any free-hanging signboards proposed under the covered porch of the multi-tenant retail
building shall be a maximum of eight (8) square feet each. A maximum of one free-hanging
signboard per tenant shall be permitted. If any such sign overhangs a walkway a minimum of
7-feet 6-inches shall be maintained between the bottom of the sign and the walkway.
10. Any other signage such as temporary, grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City Code.
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11. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City 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 ofthe building.
13. Directional signage will only be allowed for designation of the route of travel to the
anticipated bank drive-up window or other future drive-up use and associated warning signage
to facilitate the efficient and safe movement of traffic through the development. Directional
signs shall be designed as monument style signs and shall be three feet (3') high maximum.
Directional signage shall not be permitted to have business identification on them.
2. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs within the multi-tenant retail building, single-tenant
building, and monument signs prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
3. Provide revised landscaping plans showing a minimum of three feet (3') between the base of the
monument sign and the sidewalk with landscaping. The revised landscape plan shall be reviewed and
approved by staff prior to the City issuing a sign permit.
4. Provide revised elevations of the monument signs and directional signs showing culture stone,
matching the multi-tenant retail building, at the base of the signs. The revised elevations shall be
reviewed and approved bv staff and two (2) members of the Design Review Board prior to the City
issuing a sign permit.
5. If the City Council approves signs on the north elevation of the multi-tenant retail building. the
applicant shall provide a revised elevation of the north side of the multi-tenant retail building showing
the location of the signs, the sizes of the signs. and the locations of the gooseneck light fixtures. The
revised elevation shall be reviewed and approved by staff and two (2) members of the Design Review
Board prior to the City issuing a sign permit.
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 ofthat 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.
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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 January 19, 2006.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-ll-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.
3. The Design Review Board recognizes that Eagle City Code allows only the tenant space within a
multi-tenant building that is located on a street comer or which fronts two (2) streets is permitted to
have two (2) wall signs. However, the Board unanimously supports signs and lights for all of the
tenant spaces on the north side of the building to better compliment the design and look of the building
as well as helping the success of the businesses within the building.
DATED this 13th day of April 2006.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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Eric R. McCullough, Chai
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