Findings - DR - 2007 - DR-24-07 - Monument Sign And 2 Building Wall Signs
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MONUMENT )
SIGN AND TWO BUILDING WALL SIGNS )
FOR IDAHO INDEPENDENT BANK )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-24-07
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:
Idaho Independent Bank, represented by Craig Jamieson with Lytle Signs, is requesting design
review approval for a monument sign and two building wall signs for Idaho Independent Bank.
The site is located on the northeast comer of East State Street and Stierman Way at 560 East State
Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on April 4, 2007.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
On May 21, 2002, the Eagle City Council approved a monument sign for the Pioneer Federal
Credit Union (DR-I-02).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: CBD (Central Business District)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Pro
3' 3"hi hx 12' I" wide
Re uired
N/A
4S-s
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area ofS' na e
Illumination
Halo illuminated (LED)
Interior-illumination rohibited
S' n Data
N/A
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Halo illuminated (LED)
S2-s uare feet (maximum
Interior-illumination rohibited
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Monument Si n
n Data
Pro osed
n Dimensions
7 Yo' hi h x 8' 9 Yz" wide
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Existin ound mounted Ii ht fixtures
Interior-illumination rohibited
11 I -s uare feet (minimum)
Si n Data
Directional Monument Si
Pro osed
Re uired
3' hi h (maximum
N/A
Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
roximately)
Interior-illumination rohibited
8-s uare feet (minimum)
None
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Building Wall Signs: Bronze powder coated aluminum reverse panel letters with white LED halo
illumination. Granite plaques with sand blasted filigrees and halo illuminated gold titanium
letters.
Monument Sign: Stone veneer and cap to match the material used on the building. Cedar shakes
to match those used on the building. Granite panel with sandblasted graphic with 2" thick gold
titanium copy. 2" thick fabricated letters with statuary bronze powder coat finish. 8" x 16"
aluminum address panel with bronze powder coat finish with gold titanium numerals.
Directional Monument Sign: Stone veneer and cap to match the material used on the building.
Aluminum painted to match color of shake siding on the building. Yo" thick aluminum bronze
powder coat 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
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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)
Directional Signs: Directional signs for an individual business or within the boundaries of a
shopping center are permitted only with the approval of the design review board. Directional
signs shall be designed as monument style signs and shall be three feet (3') high maximum.
Business identification is prohibited on directional signs.
. 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(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 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 install two building wall signs (one on the south building
elevation and one on the east building elevation). There is an existing monument sign that the
applicant is proposing to modify to incorporate materials and colors used on the building as
approved with DR-S2-02 MOD. The size of the building wall signs and monument sign do
not exceed that which is permitted by code.
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.
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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 (Grubb and MacDonald absent) to approve DR-24-07 for a design review
application for a monument sign and two building wall signs for Idaho Independent Bank, 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. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
2. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
3. All ground mounted light fixtures shall be screened from vIew 12-months out of the year with
landscaping or boulders.
4. Provide revised elevation plans showing the singles on the face of the monument sign removed and
replaced with the material and color proposed on the face of the directional sign. The revised elevation
plans shall show the address located on the stone wainscoting to be removed. 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 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 ofthat 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 April 4, 2007.
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2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-24-07) 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.
DATED this 24th day of May 2007.
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