Findings - DR - 2007 - DR-118-06 - Master Sign Plan For 2-Story Retial/Office/Apartment Building/172 E Idaho Street
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A )
DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN PLAN )
FOR A TWO STORY RETAIL/OFFICE/APARTMENT )
BUILDING FOR OLD VILLAGE PROPERTIES, LLC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-118-06
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on April 26, 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:
Old Village Properties, LLC, represented by Mary Frances Argusa, is requesting design review
approval of a master sign plan for a two story retaiVoffice/apartment building. The site is located
on the north side of East Idaho Street approximately 200-feet east of Eagle Road at 172 East Idaho
Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on October 31, 2006.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-l 17-06 (design review application for the building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: CBD (central business district)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Re uired
Wall S' n Dimensions
l' 8" hi h x 8' wide
Area ofS' na e
mumination
13.3-s uare feet
None
Interior-illumination rohibited
S' n Data
13" hi h x 32" wide
2.8-s uare feet
Wall S' n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
mumination
None
Interior-illumination prohibited
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G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Parallel Building Wall Signs: 2" square tubular steel powdercoated finish frame and backplate.
Two raised 1/8" thick aluminum panels with powdercoated finish. Top panel to be removable to
allow for change of copy. Copy to be raised or vinyl with logo and font only in the approved
color.
Perpendicular Building Wall Signs: 4' wide x 8' high x 4" thick fabricated metal background with
powdercoat finish and raised 1/8" thick aluminum powdercoated panels. Top panel to be
removable to allow for change of copy. Copy to be vinyl with logo and font only in the approved
color.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
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)(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
properties, neighborhoods, or streets.
· Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(B)
WALL SIGN (FLAT): A sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure
with the face of the sign parallel to the plane of said wall, and not extending from over twelve
inches (12") from the wall of the building or structure.
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W ALL SIGN (PERPENDICULAR): A sign attached to or erected against the wall of a
building or structure with the face(s) of the sign perpendicular to the plane of said wall, and
not extending over thirty six inches (36") from the wall of the building or structure.
· Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(1)
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:
· Staff recommends the following changes to the applicant's document titled "Master Sign Plan for
172 East Idaho Street", with strike thru text to be deleted and underlined text to be added so as to
be in compliance with Eagle City Code.
Master Sign Plan Criteria
For 172 East Idaho Street
I. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing
entity for written approval. A design review sign application, accompanied by the
written approval of the managing entity, shall be submitted to the City for any
proposed signs for City staff review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance
with the criteria stated herein as well as Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict
between Eagle City Code and the criteria specified herein, the more restrictive
requirements shall apply.
2. Parallel Flush MeuHtea building wall signs shall be placed within the approved sign
areas as designated on Exhibit "A" on the south building elevation.
3. The perpendicular multi-tenant building wall j'lfOjeetiHg sign shall be located as
designed on Exhibit "A" on the southwest comer of the building.
4. Maximum square footage of parallel flush meuHted building wall signs in total shall
be 40~square feet (Le.: if mere thaH eHe teHaHt uses flush meuHtea wall sigAage the
tetal alleY/ed sEtu!lfe foetage (3 (; squ!lfe feet) shall be aividea eEtually fer eaeh teHaHts
utiliziHg the flush mouHtea BuileliHg wall sigHage). If two tenants lease the front of the
building onlv two parallel building wall signs are permitted. If one tenant leases the
front of the building only one parallel building wall sign is permitted.
5. All elements shall be colors shown within the historic color palette. If in the opinion
of City staff a proposed color varies significantly from the colors depicted on the
colored rendering submitted to the City for the signs or for the building, staff may
choose to have the Design Review Board and/or the City Council review the color for
appropriateness.
6. If exterior illumination is proposed for flush mounted building wall signs or the multi-
tenant building wall projecting sign, light fixtures as approved by the City shall be
used and shall be located so as to not shine onto residential uses of nearby property.
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7. A perpendicular multi-tenant building wall flFe.JeetiRg sign shall be permitted in lieu of
a monument sign. A maximum of one double faced signboard (2.8-square feet) per
tenant shall be permitted on the perpendicular multi-tenant building wall JlrejeetiRg
sign. If any such sign overhangs the sidewalk, a minimum of 7-feet 6-inches shall be
maintained between the bottom of the sign and the sidewalk. Maximum square
footage of sign age permitted on the perpendicular multi-tenant building wall
flrEljeetiHg sign in total shall be 11.2 ~square feet for each side. (More than one
tenant will use the multi-tenant building wall projecting sign and the total allowed
square footage shall not exceed l..l2~squqre feet for each side.)
8. One 4-square foot maximum neon sign per business shall be permitted.
9. Any other signage such as temporary, grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle
City Code.
10. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code.
II. ORe sfleeial flortal3le sigH fler lHl5iHess shall Be flermitteEl. SaiEl sigH shalll3e a
Iftll:XilftHHl ef 16 sqHare feet aREI 5 feet high.
12. Upon termination oftheir lease, the tenant or managing entity shall neatly seal all
penetrations of the building structure in a watertight condition that matches the
texture, color, and material used in the construction of the building.
· 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 April 26, 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-l 18-07 for a design review application for
a master sign plan for a two story retail/office/apartment building for Old Village Properties, LLC,
with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
I. All signs shall comply with the master sign plan criteria for 172 East Idaho Street Building as modified
herein.
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2. The following document titled "Master Sign Plan Criteria for 172 East Idaho Street", shall be the
master sign plan criteria for the entire building.
Master Sign Plan Criteria
F or 172 East Idaho Street
I. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing
entity for written approval. A design review sign application, accompanied by the
written approval ofthe managing entity, shall be submitted to the City for any
proposed signs for City staff review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance
with the criteria stated herein as well as Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict
between Eagle City Code and the criteria specified herein, the more restrictive
requirements shall apply.
2. Parallel building wall signs shall be placed within the approved sign areas as
designated on Exhibit "A" on the south building elevation.
3. The perpendicular multi-tenant building wall sign shall be located as designed on
Exhibit "A" on the southwest comer of the building.
4. Maximum square footage of parallel building wall signs in total shall be 40-square. If
two tenants lease the front of the building only two parallel building wall signs are
permitted. If one tenant leases the front of the building only one parallel building wall
sign is permitted.
5. All elements shall be colors shown within the historic color palette. If in the opinion
of City staff a proposed color varies significantly from the colors depicted on the
colored rendering submitted to the City for the signs or for the building, staff may
choose to have the Design Review Board and/or the City Council review the color for
appropriateness.
6. If exterior illumination is proposed for flush mounted building wall signs or the multi-
tenant building wall projecting sign, light fixtures as approved by the City shall be
used and shall be located so as to not shine onto residential uses of nearby property.
7. A perpendicular multi-tenant building wall sign shall be permitted in lieu of a
monument sign. A maximum of one double faced signboard (2.8-square feet) per
tenant shall be permitted on the perpendicular multi-tenant building wall sign. If any
such sign overhangs the sidewalk, a minimum of7-feet 6-inches shall be maintained
between the bottom of the sign and the sidewalk. Maximum square footage of
signage permitted on the perpendicular multi-tenant building wall sign in total shall be
I I .2-square feet for each side. (More than one tenant will use the multi-tenant
building wall projecting sign and the total allowed square footage shall not exceed
11.2 -square feet for each side.)
8. One 4-square foot maximum neon sign per business shall be permitted.
9. Any other signage such as temporary, grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle
City Code.
10. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code.
II. Upon termination of their lease, the tenant or managing entity shall neatly seal all
penetrations of the building structure in a watertight condition that matches the
texture, color, and material used in the construction of the building.
3. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs within the 172 East Idaho Street Building prior to a
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sign being constructed on this building.
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 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.
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
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 31, 2006.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-I 18-06) 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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DA TED this lOth day of May 2007.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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