Findings - DR - 2006 - DR-60-06 - Monument Sign For Vizcaya Subdivision
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR )
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MONUMENT )
SIGN FOR VlZCAYA SUBDIVISION FOR )
PATRIOT CAPIT AL PARTNERS, LLC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-60-06
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on July 13, 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:
Patriot Capital Partners, LLC, represented by Jeremy Ainsworth with The Land Group, Inc, is
requesting design review approval to construct two monument signs for Vizcaya Subdivision. The
site is located on the south side of Beacon Light Road between Los Luceros Drive and Edgewood
Road at 1425 East Beacon Light Road.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on June 7, 2006.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On July 11, 2006, the Eagle City Council approved an annexation, rezone, and preliminary plat
application for Thompson Acres Subdivision, now called Vizcaya Subdivision (A-02-06/RZ-02-
06/PP-03-06).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-59-06 (design review application for the common area
landscaping within Vizcaya Subdivision).
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: Residential
F. SIGNAGE:
Monument Si
Si n Data
Pro osed
Re uired
Area of Si na e
Illumination
8' hi h (maximum)
50-s uare feet (maximum)
100-watt high pressure sodium ground Interior-illumination prohibited
mounted Ii ht fixtures
Si n Dimensions
8' hi hx33' 6" wide
160-square feet (approximately)
42-square feet (minimum)
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Monument sign - Cultured stone (Piedmont CVS-368134), tan stucco, and tan concrete cap
Sign backing - metal painted black
Letters - brushed aluminum
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H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
1. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
STAFF ANALYSIS:
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)(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(K)(I)
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 proposes two (2) monument signs to be placed at the southwest and southeast
comers of Beacon Light Road and the main entrance to the subdivision (Vizcaya Way). An
approximate fourteen (14) square foot subdivision identification sign composed of brushed
aluminum letters on a black metal back drop will be placed on the middle portion of the monument
sign. The two side portions of the sign are composed of cultured stone.
. The bronze ground mounted light fixtures proposed to illuminate the sign are I DO-watt high
pressure sodium light fixtures. The applicant should provide a revised landscape plan showing the
location of the light fixtures and showing the light fixtures are concealed or screened with
perimeter landscaping providing a 12 month screen of sufficient height and density to conceal such
fixtures. The revised landscape plan should be reviewed and approved by Staff and one Design
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Review Board member prior to the City issuing a sign permit.
. 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 July 13, 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 (Barnes and Wright absent) to approve DR-60-06 for a design review
application for a monument sign for Vizcaya Subdivision for Patriot Capital Partners, LLC, with
the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of
approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Provide a revised landscape plan showing the location of the light fixtures. The light fixtures 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 with perimeter landscaping providing a 12 month screen of
sufficient height and density to conceal such fixtures. The revised landscape plan shall be reviewed
and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the City issuing a sign
permit.
2. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
3. A sign permit is required prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
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:
1. 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-60-06) 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 27th day of July 2006.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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