Findings - DR - 2006 - DR-105-06 - Monument Sign For Rock Pointe Cono Complex
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MONUMENT SIGN )
FOR ROCK POINTE CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX)
FOR 727 EAST STATE STREET, LLC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LA W
CASE NUMBER DR-IOS-06
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on November 9, 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:
727 East State Street, LLC, represented by James G. Murray with CSHQA Architects, is
requesting design review approval for a monument sign for Rock Pointe condominium complex.
The sign will be located on the south side of East State Street approximately 160-feet west of
Palmetto Avenue at 727 East State Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on October 4,2006
e. HISTORY OF RELEV ANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS:
DR-104-06 ~ Convert Apartment Buildings Into Residential Condominiums.
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU (Mixed Use)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Pro
24" hi h x 24" wide
Identification Wall Si ns
Re uired
N/A
4-s uare feet
299-s uare feet (maximum)
Non-illuminated
Interior-illumination rohibitell
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Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 10' high x 5' wide 8' high (maximum)
Area of Signage 14-square feet/side (3 sides) 50-square feet (maximum)
Illumination 70-watt HPS accent light at top Interior-illumination prohibited
Halo illuminated letters (3 sides)
Sign Landscaping 400-square feet (approximately) I 26-square feet (minimum)
M S'
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Monument Sign: Cultured stone veneer with stucco accent. Rough sawn and Redwood finished
wood mounted planter bracket. Black cast, decorative metal letters.
Building Identification Signs: Redwood color stain frame, black cast letters and stucco accent.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
ST AFF 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 fonh 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
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properties, neighborhoods, or streets.
. Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(l)
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
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. 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 sUITounding community. Compatible design, simplicity and sign
effectiveness are to be used in establishing guidelines for sign approval.
e. DISCUSSION:
. The applicant is proposing to construct one (I) monument sign for the Rock Pointe
condominium complex on the south side of East State Street approximately 160-feet west of
Palmetto Avenue at 727 East State Street. The sign will be made of stone veneer with stucco
accents, which will compliment many of the new craftsman style design features to be used on
the buildings. This will replace the existing sign which is a flat multi paneled sign made of
wood featuring the original apartment complex logo.
. Staff defers comment regarding color and design of the signs to the Design Review Board.
ST AFF 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 stall
report.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD:
A. A meeting was held on the application before the Design Review Board on November 9, 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.
e. 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-I05-06 for a design review application for a
monument sign for Rock Pointe Condominiums for 727 East State Street, LLe. 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.
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SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
I. The aerial site plan, date stamped bv the Citv on November 9, 2006, showing: the correct location of
the proposed monument sign is approved. Provide a liceRse agmelfleRt from ;\CHD allowing the
iRstallatiol1 of a mOI1HlTleRt sigR with associated laRdscaping withiR the public rig~lt of way te 8e
reviewed aRd approved 13)' staff l'lrior to the City issuiRg a sign permit.
.., Provide a revised landscape plan showing the landscaping proposed around the monument sign in the
approved location mentioned in site specific condition of approval number I. The revised landscape
plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the
Citv issuing a sign permit for this site. Ensare that the proposed IflOAUlRel1t sign location does not
impede the traffic visioR triaAgIB.
3. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
4. Provide revised elevations of the monument sign showing the top of the column to be four (4) square
feet and the cap to be five (5) square feet. The base of the monument sign shall remain at five (5)
square feet. The revised elevation plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of
the Design Review Board prior to the City issuing a sign permit for this site.
5. Provide a revised elevation plan showing a different font to be used on the monument sign to reflect
more of the craftsman stvle. The revised elevation plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff and
one member of the Design Review Board prior to the Citv issuing a sign permit for this site.
6. Provide revised elevation plans showing all directional signage or identification signage incorporating
the font approved as part of site specific condition of approval number 5. The revised elevation plans
shall be reviewed and approved bv staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the City
issuing a sign permit for 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.
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
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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 October 4,2006.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-I05-06) 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 28th day of December 2006.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ad"h"
Eric R. McCullough, C
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