Findings - DR - 2007 - DR-133-06 - Monument Sign For Eaglefield Estate Subd No 2/341/499 N Linder Rd
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MONUMENT
SIGN FOR EAGLEFIELD EST A TES
SUBDIVISION NO, 2 FOR EAGLEFIELD LLC
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-133-06
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on January II, 2007. 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:
Eaglefield LLC, represented by Sue Cook with Sue A Cook Design, is requesting design review
approval for a monument sign for Eaglefield Estate Subdivision No.2. The site is located on the
west side of North Linder Road approximately 400-feet north of State Highway 44 at 341 and 499
North Linder Road.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on December 4, 2006
C. HISTORY OF RELEV ANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-132-06 (design review application for the common area
landscaping)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: R-4-DA-P and MU-DA-P (Residential and Mixed Use with a development
agreement)
F. SIGNAGE:
Monument Si n
Si n Data
Pro osed
Re uired
Three 50-watt HPS in- rade luminaries
625-square feet (ap roximately)
8' hi h (maximum)
50-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
Si n Dimensions
6' hi h x 13' wide
Area of Si na e
Illumination
96-s uare feel (minimum)
G. SIGN MATERIALS: 6' high x 13' wide basalt rubble wall with wooden trellis mounted on top. If.''
thick steel powder coated plate, If.'' thick aluminum letters with brushed gold anodized on black
powder coated aluminum as outline.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
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I. 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 )(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)(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 is proposing to construct one (I) monument sign at the entrance to the
Eaglefield Estates Subdivision No. 2 located on the west side of North Linder Road
approximately 400-feet north of State Highway 44. The applicant is proposing to construct a
six foot (6') high by thirteen foot (13') wide basalt rubble wall with a wooden trellis mOLlnted
on top. A If." thick steel powder coated plat is proposed to be used as the face of the sign with
If." thick aluminum letters mounted on top in a brushed gold anodized finish with a black
powder coated outline,
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. Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed 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 staff
report.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD:
A. A meeting was held on the application before the Design Review Board on January 11,2007. 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 6 to 0 (Weber absent) to approve DR-133-06 for a design review application for
a monument sign for Eaglefield LLC, 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.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPRO V AL:
I. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
2. Provide revised CC&R's adding language regarding the scheduled maintenance of the wood materials
on the sign and gazebo. The revised CC&R's shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City
Clerk signing the final plat.
3. Provide an enlarged detail showing a slight slope to the top of the stone wall so water will be shed
away from the sign. The enlarged detail shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of
the Design Review Board prior to the City issuing a sign permit.
4. Provide a revised elevation plan indicating the background color of the sign to be copper. The revised
elevation plan shall be reviewed and approved bv staff prior to the Citv issuing a sign permit.
5. Provide a revised landscape plan indicating the northern red oak tree to be installed behind the
monument sign to be a minimum of four inch (4") caliper at the time of installation. The revised
landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved bv staff prior to the City issuing a sign permit for this
site.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPRO V AL:
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 City Council 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 City
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 the City Council for review and approval.
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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 othcr 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 pnor 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 December 4. 2006.
The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-133-06) with regard to the Eagle City Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Article A, DR Dcsign 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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DA TED this 25'h day of January 2007.
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