Findings - DR - 2006 - DR-100-06 - Construct Building Wall Signage For Winco Foods/3032 E State Street
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICA nON FOR A )
DESIGN REVIEW FOR APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT )
BUILDING WALL SIGNS FOR WINCO FOODS )
GROCERY STORE FOR WINCO FOODS )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-IOO-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:
WinCo Foods, represented by Lui Horstmeyer with BRS Architects, is requesting design review
approval to construct building wall signage for WinCo Foods grocery store. The site is located on
the north side of East State Street within Eagle Promenade at 3032 East State Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on September 11. 2006.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-99-06 (design review application for the building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-3 (Highway Business District)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
WinCo Foods Buildin
Pro osed
8' 6" hi h x 28' 6" wide
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
N/A
uare feet (maximum)*
Halo illuminated - 60 MA Interior-illumination prohibited
White Neon
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
3' 6" hi h x 44' wide
N/A
776-s uare feet (maximum)*
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G. SIGN MATERIALS
Building Wall Signs:
Fabricated aluminum reverse pan-channel letters with 4" deep returns, all to be painted red and
illuminated with white neon halo illumination.
Monument Sign:
Red vinyl graphics to be applied to the existing blank tenant panels on the existing monument
signs.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
1. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
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 frolll 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(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
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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)(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. Th~refore. 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 surmunding community. Compatible design, simplicity and sign
effectiveness are to be used ill establishing guidelines for sign approval.
C. DISCUSSION:
· The applicant is proposing to construct two wall signs on the south building elevation "WinCo
Foods" and "24 Hour Savings". The two signs do not exceed that which is permitted within Eagle
City Code. The signs are to be constructed of fabricated aluminum reverse pan-channel letters
painted red. The applicant should be required to provide revised elevation plans indicating that the
letters of the building wall signs will be painted a flat or matte red. The revised elevation plan
should be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City issuing a sign permit for this site.
· The applicant is proposing to apply red vinyl copy to the three (3) existing Eagle Promenade
shopping center monument signs. Sheet B-3, date stamped by the City on September 11, 2006,
shows the specific location the "WinCo Foods, 24 Hour Savings" text is to be placed on each
shopping center monument sign. The "WinCo Foods, 24 Hour Savings" text to be placed on the
monument signs should be located on a cream colored background panel to match the existing
background color used on all the signs within Eagle Promenade.
· 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-100-06 for a design review application for
approval to construct building wall signs for WinCo Foods Grocery Store for WinCo Foods, 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.
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SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Provide revised elevation plans indicating that the letters of the building wall signs will be painted a
flat or matte red. The revised elevation plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City
issuing a sign permit for this site.
2. The "WinCo Foods, 24 Hour Savings" text to be placed on the monument signs shall be located on a
cream colored background panel to match the existing background color used on all the monument
signs within Eagle Promenade.
3. Interior illumination is not pennitted for monument signs.
4. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of a sign within this development.
5. The revised elevation plans date stamped bv the City on October 23, 2006, are approved.
ST ANDARD 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 eode (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 the 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 11. 2006.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-IOO-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.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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Eric R. McCullough, Chairma
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