Findings - DR - 2006 - DR-40-06 - Building Wall Sign (2)
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR )
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A BUILDING WALL )
SIGN FOR NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-40-06
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on June 8, 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:
North Star Charter School, represented by Roger Huber with Young Electric Sign Company, is
requesting design review approval to construct one building wall sign for the North Star Charter
School. The site is located on the east of North Park Lane approximately 330-feet north of
Floating Feather Road at 1400 North Park Lane (Lot 1, Block 1, Cavallo Estates).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on April 17 , 2006.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: R-E (Residential Estates)
F. SIGN AGE:
Si n Data
Pro osed
10" high x 18' wide (Text)
2 \12' hi h x 2 W wide (Lo 0)
22-s uare feet total (a
None
Re uired
Wall Sign Dimensions
N/A
Area of Si na e
Illumination
120-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
\12" thick, black, plastic letters and logo stud mounted off the face of the building.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
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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)(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(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 elevation plan date stamped by the City on April 17, 2006, indicates that the letters are to be
stud mounted to the existing building. The applicant does not indicate how far off the face of the
building the letters are to be mounted. The applicant should be required to provide a revised
elevation plan showing a side view of the letters showing how far off the face of the building the
letters will be mounted. The revised elevation plan should be reviewed and approved by staff
prior to the City issuing a sign permit for this site.
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. 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 June 8, 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 (Grubb absent) to approve DR-40-06 for a design review application for a
building wall sign for North Star Charter School, 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. Provide a revised elevation plan showing a side view of the letters showing how far off the face of the
building the letters will be mounted. The revised elevation plan shall be reviewed and approved by
staff prior to the City issuing a sign permit for this site.
2. No illumination is proposed with this application and none is approved.
3. A sign permit is required prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
4. Provide a revised elevation plan showing the text "North Star Charter School" to be elevated
approximately 4-inches from the location shown on the elevation plan date stamped by the City on
April 17, 2006. The text shall be centered between the logo and the roof line located below the
signage. The revised elevation plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City 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
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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 April 17, 2006.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-40-06) 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 22nd day of June 2006.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
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