Findings - DR - 2006 - DR-98-06 - Master Sign Plan For A Multi-Tenant Office Building
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A
DESIGN REVIEW OF A MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR
A MUL TI- TENANT OFFICE BUILDING FOR DOUG CLEGG
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-98-06
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on October 12, 2006. The Board continued the item to October 26, 2006, and made their decision at that
time. 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 eonclusions of Law;
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. PROJECT SUMMARY:
Doug Clegg, represented by Robert Hess, Architect, is requesting design review approval of a
master sign plan for a multi-tenant office building. The site is located on the south side of East
Winding Creek Drive approximately 380-feet east of Hill Road within Winding Creek East (Lot
10, Bock I) at 1275 East Winding Creek Drive.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on September 7, 2006.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-97-06 (design review application for the multi-tenant office
building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-2 (General Business District)
F. SIGNAGE:
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Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 13' wide x 5' high (east elevation) As limited with this application
Area of Signage Approximately 65-square feet (east 1 26-square feet (total)
elevation)
I1Iumination Linear fluorescent fixture mounted above the Interior-illumination prohibited
sign
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Monument Si n
Re uired
8' hi h (maximum)
50-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination prohibited
48-s uare feet (minimum)
G. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
H. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS, WHIeH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING
THIS PROPOSAL: (None)
B. ZONING CODE PROVISIONS WHIeH ARE OF SPEelAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL:
· The general theme of the Design Review Overlay District is to encourage the use of American
Northwest and 1870 through 1930 architectural styles and the use of those materials, graphics and
architectural designs set forth in the DR chapter.
· Signage for any project shall provide for business identification and minimize clutter and
confusion on and off the site. Signs are to provide effective and necessary business identification
systems adapted to the building design.
· 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 ill establishing guidelines for sign approval.
· Section 8-2A-8(C)(5)
Sign materials and overall appearance shall complement the building architecture and colors as
determined by the Design Review Board.
· Section 8-2A-8(E)(I)
The Design Review Board must find that any internally-illuminated sIgn which may be
permitted under the specific regulations within this Chapter shall be designed such that
brightness levels shall be controlled to assure a soft subtle effective light in accordance with
other City regulations intended to create and maintain the American Northwest 1870s' to
1930s' architectural appeal. A maximum of 430 milliamps may be permitted for any internally
illuminated sign subject to Design Review Board approval.
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C. DISCUSSION:
· The applicant is proposing one (1), sixty-five (65) square foot building wall sign with 114" thick
black aluminum letters illuminated with a linear fluorescent fixture mounted above the sign. The
elevation plan date stamped by the City on September 7,2006, indicates the sign will be located
on the east elevation.
· The applicant is proposing one ill, sixteen (16) square foot monument sign on Winding Creek
Drive. The five foot (5') high monument sign consist of a stone base, stucco sign face and stone
cap, all of which match the materials and colors used in the construction of the building. The
letters will be '/," thick black aluminum mounted flush to the face of the monument sign. The
applicant is proposing one 100-watt high pressure sodium ground mounted light fixture to
illuminate each side of the monument sign. 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 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 of the requested
design review application with the site specific conditions of approval and the standard conditions of
approval provided below.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD:
A. A meeting was held on the application before the Design Review Board on October 12, 2006. The
application was continued to October 26, 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 (Weber absent) to approve DR-98-06 for a design review application for a
master sign plan for a multi-tenant office building for Doug Clegg, 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
pernlit.
2. Interior illumination is not pennitted for monument signs.
3. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code.
4. A sign permit is required prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
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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 acthe 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.
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 tile change in use is
sought.
7. Any modification of the approved design revIew plans must be approved prior to
constructionlinstallation 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 September 7, 2006.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-98-06) 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.
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DATED this 9th day of November 2006.
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