Findings - DR - 2006 - DR-63-06 - Fabric Awning With Signage For Eagle Mini Storage
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR )
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR FABRIC AWNING )
WITH SIGNAGE FOR EAGLE MINI STORAGE )
FOR KITTYHA WK INVESTMENTS )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-63-06
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on June 22, 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:
Kittyhawk Investments, represented by Kevin Blankmeyer, is requesting design review approval of
a fabric awning with signage for Eagle Mini Storage. The site is located on the south side of East
State Street approximately 200-feet east of Palmetto A venue at 827 East State Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on June 7, 2006.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU (Mixed Use)
F. SIGNAGE:
Re uired
Si n Data
Pro osed
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
10" hi h x 13' wide
N/A
None
57-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Fabric awning with painted words on fabric.
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 sign age 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)(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(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.
C. DISCUSSION:
. The applicant is requesting to remove the existing teal colored awning with white test and replace
it with a brown/gold earthtone fabric awning with white lettering for the signage. The fabric
awning matches that which has been installed on the first two phases of Kittyhawk Plaza. It is
staff's opinion that the applicant should use an off-white or cream color for the color of the text on
the awning. The off-white or cream color should be reviewed and approved by staff and two
members of the Design Review Board 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 22, 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 3 to 0 (Grubb abstained, MacDonald and McCullough absent) to approve DR-
63-06 for a design review application for a fabric awning with signage for Eagle Mini Storage for
Kittyhawk Investments, with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval
and standard conditions of approval with text shown with strike thru to be deleted by the Board
and text shown with underline to be added by the Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The applicant shall use the aR eff white er cream color presented at the June 22. 2006, Desil!n Review
Board meeting for the color of the text on the awning. A sample of the The off white or cream color
shall be reviewed and approved by staff aRE! two memBers of the Desiga Reyiew Boar-d prior to the
City issuing a sign permit for this site.
2. No lighting is proposed and none is permitted.
3. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
4. The applicant shall painted the trim around the doors and window to complement the cream color of
the building. as well as replace the door on the north building elevation with an anodized glass door.
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.
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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:
I. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on June 7,2006.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-63-06) 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 13th day of July 2006.
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