Findings - DR - 2007 - DR-23-07 - Monument Sign For Ancona Business Park
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A )
DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MONUMENT SIGN FOR )
ANCONA BUSINESS PARK FOR EAGLE ONE LLC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-23-07
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on May 10, 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:
Eagle One, LLC, represented by Craig Jamieson with Lytle Signs, is requesting design review
approval for a monument sign for the Ancona Business Park. The sign will be located on the
southwest comer of State Highway 44 and Ancona Way.
B. APPLICA TION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on April 4, 2007.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU (Mixed Use)
F. SIGNAGE:
Monument Si n
Pro sed
8' hi h x 7' 6" wide
Illumination
None
Interior-illumination rohibited
40-s uare feet (minimum)
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Base - CMU block (grey) to match existing wall along north side of parking lot for this
development. Base cap is aluminum with satin painted finish.
Sign structure - aluminum and steel structure and decorative accents with satin painted finish.
Ancona - I Yo" deep high density urethane letters with satin painted finish and overlay of brushed
cold aluminum. Mounted on bowed rail system with satin painted finish.
Business Park - Yo" deep PVC sheet with satin painted finish and overlay of brushed cold
aluminum. Mounted on bowed aluminum plate with satin painted finish.
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Address - White acrylic mounted on cross member with satin painted finish.
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(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)(1)
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.
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C. DISCUSSION:
. The applicant is proposing to construct one (1) monument sign for the Ancona Business Park
located on the south side of State Highway 44 and west of Ancona Way. The monument sign
will identify the business park and will be the only monument signage allowed in this entire
business park. State Highway 44 is an entry corridor that introduces both visitors and residents
to Eagle. It is Eagle's goal to leave everyone with a favorable impression of the community as
one drives through the City. While the design of the monument sign does not mimic anyone
style of building proposed or built in this development, the sign does incorporate materials and
colors used within this development. The open airy design of the sign creates visual interest
and is not cluttered with individual tenant panels. Thus creating a pleasing and non distracting
sign to passing motorists. The height, size, etc. does not exceed that which is permitted by
Eagle City Code.
. Per the landscape plan date stamped by the City on April 4, 2007, a Japanese Tree will need to
be relocated because of the proposed location of the monument sign. The applicant should be
required to work with the City Forester when transplanting the Japanese Tree.
. Currently there are three building that have been constructed in this development. There is the
potential to have three additional buildings within this development. The applicant should be
required to provide a revised elevation plan showing the address on the sign to include the
addresses of all six (6) parcels (i.e.: 1041 - I I 13). The revised elevation plan should be
reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City issuing a sign permit for this site.
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 May 10,2007, 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 5 to 0 (Grubb and MacDonald absent) to approve DR-23-07 for a design review
application for a monument sign for Ancona Business Park for Eagle One 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 APPROVAL:
I. Work with the City Forester when transplanting the Japanese Tree.
2. Provide a revised elevation plan showing the address on the sign to include the addresses of all six (6)
parcels (i.e.: 1041 - I I 13). The revised elevation plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to
the City issuing a sign permit for this site.
3. No other monument signs are permitted within this development. No individual tenant panels are
permitted on this monument sign.
4. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
5. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
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6. No lighting is proposed with this application and none is approved.
7. Provide a revised elevation of the monument sign showing a backdrop panel to be located behind the
"Ancona" wording to avoid seeing the signage behind it. The revised elevation plan should 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.
8. Provide a revised elevation of the monument sign showing the address to be the same font and color of
the other letters used on the monument sign. The revised elevation plan 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 constructiou 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.
S. 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 ofthe 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 April 4, 2007.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-23-07) 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 24th day of May 2007.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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