Findings - DR - 2007 - DR-64-07 - Construct A Building Wall Sign And Monument Sign
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT )
A BUILDING WALL SIGN AND MONUMENT )
SIGN FOR DAVE EVANS CONSTRUCTION )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-64-07
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on October 11, 2007, at which time the Board made their recommendation. The 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;
STAFF FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. PROJECT SUMMARY:
Dave Evans Construction, represented by Travis Burrows with Dave Evans Construction, is requesting
design review approval to construct one (1) building wall sign and one (1) monument sign for Memjet.
The.71-acre site is located 540-feet (approximately) south of Shore Drive at 1001 South Bridgeway
Place (Lot 23, Block 4, Mixed Use Subdivision #3).
B. APPLICA TION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on September 6,2007.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS:
DR-63-07 (Design Review application for a single tenant office building).
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU-DA (Mixed Use with a development agreement)
F. SIGNAGE:
Re uired
Si n Data
Pro osed
WaD Sign Dimensions
1 '2" high x 6'5" wide
N/A
Area of Si na e
mumination
Halo illuminated
60-s uare feet
Interior-illumination prohibited
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Monument Si n
Si n Data
Pro osed
Re uired
8' hi h (maximum
30-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
IDumination
No illumination ro osed
Sign Landscaping
The proposed sign will reside within the Three (3) times the size of the
landsca ed stri ad' acent to the building. lar est ex osed surface.
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Wall sign: Stud mounted reverse pan channel letters, natural satin aluminum finish.
Monument sign: Cultured ledgestone with pre-cast concrete cap. Letters and address will be
natural satin aluminum finish painted matte black.
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:
. 2007 City of Eagle Comprehensive Plan Section 12.4
Protect and enhance the small town character of the City by requmng 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
pennanent 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.
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. Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(1)
Sign materials and overall appearance shall compliment the building architecture and colors as
detennined by the Design Review Board.
. Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(E)(2)
Prohibited Illumination:
a. Internal Illumination: All types.
C. DISCUSSION:
. The applicant is proposing one (1) building wall sign and one (1) monument sign for Memjet in
the Eagle River development (Lot 23, Block 4, Mixed Use Subdivision #3). The wall sign is
proposed to be located on the east elevation with the letters "Memjet" to be constructed of 2 W'
thick and I '2" tall reverse pan channel letters. The individual letters are proposed to be flat or
matte finish and will be stud mounted one inch (1 ") off of the surface of the building.
. A 3' high by 4'4" wide monument sign is proposed to be located at the northeast section of the
building and will be constructed of cultured stone to match the building in color. The Gemini
Waterjet cut letters will have a natural satin aluminum finish. According to the justification letter
submitted by the applicant on September 6, 2007, the monument sign will be constructed of
ledgestone rather than fieldstone to allow a better fit for a small monument sign.
. Staff defers further comment regarding design and color of the proposed signs to the Design
Review Board.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Based upon the infonnation 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 October 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 4 to 0 (McCullough, Barnes and Butler absent) to approve DR-64-07 for a design
review application to construct a building wall sign and monument sign for Dave Evans
Construction, with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and
standard conditions of approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Interior illumination is not pennitted for building wall signs or monument signs.
2. All ground mounted light fixtures shall be screened from view 12-months out of the year with
landscaping or boulders.
3. A sign penn it is required prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
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STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Ada County Highway District and/or the Idaho
Transportation Department, including but not limited to approval of the drainage system, curbs,
gutters, streets and sidewalks. A letter of approval from the highway district having jurisdiction shall
be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any building penn its or Certificate of Occupancy,
whichever occurs first.
2. Idaho Department of Health & Welfare approval of the sewer and water facilities is required prior
issuance of any building penn its or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
3. All penn its from Central District Health, Eagle Sewer District & Eagle Fire District shall be secured
prior to issuance of building pennit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
4. Written approval of all well water for any shared or commercial well shall be obtained from the Idaho
Department of Water Resources shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any building permits
or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
5. Unless septic tanks are pennitted, wet line sewers will be required and the applicant will be required to
furnish the City Engineer with a letter from the sewer entity serving the property, accepting the project
for service, prior to issuance of any building penn its or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs
first.
6. The applicant shall submit a letter from the appropriate drainage entity approving the drainage system
and/or accepting said drainage; or submit a letter from a registered professional engineer certifying that
all drainage shall be retained on-site prior to issuance of any building penn its or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first. A copy ofthe construction drawing(s) shall be submitted with the
letter.
7. The applicant shall submit plans and calculations prepared by a registered professional engineer to
handle the satisfactory disposal of all stonn drainage on the applicant's site. Drainage system plans
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to issuance of any building
penn its or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
The plans shall show how swales, or drain piping, will be developed in the drainage easements. The
approved drainage system shall be constructed, or a perfonnance bond shall be submitted to the City
Clerk, prior to issuance of any building penn its or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
The lot shall be so graded that all runoff runs either over the curb, or to the drainage easement and no
runoff shall cross any lot line onto another lot except within a drainage easement.
All design and calculations shall meet the requirements of Ada County Highway District. Construction
of the stonn drain disposal system shall be complete before an occupancy pennit is issued.
8. No ditch, pipe or other structure or canal, for irrigation water or irrigation waste water owned by an
organized irrigation district, canal company, ditch association, or other irrigation entity, shall be
obstructed, routed, covered or changed in any way unless such obstruction, rerouting, covering or
changing has first been approved in writing by the entity. A Registered Engineer shall certify that any
ditch rerouting, piping, covering or otherwise changing the existing irrigation or waste ditch (1) has
been made in such a manner that the flow of water will not be impeded or increased beyond carrying
capacity of the downstream ditch; (2) will not otherwise injure any person or persons using or
interested in such ditch or their property; and (3) satisfied the Idaho Standards for Public Works
Construction. A copy of such written approval and certification shall be filed with the construction
drawing and submitted to the City prior to issuance of any building pennits or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
9. Street light plans shall be submitted and approved as to the location, height and wattage to the City
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Engineer (if applicable) prior to issuance of any building penn its or Certificate of Occupancy,
whichever occurs first. All construction shall comply with the City's specifications and standards.
The applicant shall provide a recorded easement, acceptable to the City Engineer, for the purpose of
installing and maintaining street light fixtures, conduit and wiring lying outside any dedicated public
right-of-way, prior to issuance of any building penn its or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs
first.
The applicant shall pay applicable street light inspection fees prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
10. Parking lot light plan shall be submitted and approved as to the location, height and wattage by the
City Engineer. All construction shall comply with the City's specifications and standards.
Lighting is required in the parking area and shall be properly illuminated to avoid accidents. Any
lights used to illuminate the parking lot shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from the
adjoining property.
II. The parking area shall be paved and shall be maintained in good condition without holes and free of all
dust, trash, weeds and other debris.
12. One set of building plans, for any non single-family residential use, shall be submitted to the Eagle
Fire Department for approval. An approval letter from the Eagle Fire Department shall be submitted
to the City prior to issuance of any building penn its or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs
first. The letter shall include the following comments and minimum requirements, and any other items
of concern as may be detennined by the Eagle Fire Department officials:
a. "The applicant has made arrangements to comply with all requirements of the Fire
Department. "
b. The fire hydrant locations shall be reviewed and be approved in writing by the Eagle Fire
Department prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat.
c. Minimum flow per hydrant shall be 1,000 gallons per minute for one and two family
dwellings, 1,500 gallons per minute for dwellings having a fire area in excess of 3,600
square feet, and 1,500 gallons per minute for non-residential uses (i.e.; Commercial,
Industrial, Schools, etc.). Flow rates shall inspected in accordance with all agencies
having jurisdiction, and shall be verified in writing by the Eagle Fire Department prior to
issuance of any building penn its or certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
d. The proposed fire protection system shall be reviewed and approved by the Eagle Fire
Department prior to issuance of a building penn it or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever
occurs first.
13. Any recreation area, greenbelt area or pathway area along the Boise River, Dry Creek or any other area
designated by the City Council or Eagle City Pathway/Greenbelt Committee for a path or walkway
shall be approved in writing by the Eagle City Pathway/Greenbelt Committee prior to issuance of a
building penn it or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
14. Conservation, recreation and river access easements (if applicable) shall be approved by the Eagle City
Pathway/Greenbelt Committee and shall be shown on the final plat prior to issuance of a building
pennit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
15. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of the Eagle City Code, pertaining to floodplain and
river protection regulations (if applicable) prior to issuance of a building penn it or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
16. The applicant shall obtain written approval of the development relative to the effects of the Boise
River Flood Plain (if applicable) from the Corps. of Engineers prior to issuance of a building penn it or
Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
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1 7. The applicant shall obtain approval of the development relative to its effects on wetlands or other
natural waterways (if applicable) from the Corps. of Engineers and the Idaho Department of Water
Resources and/or any other agency having jurisdiction prior to issuance of a building penn it or
Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
18. Basements in the flood plain are prohibited.
19. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Unifonn 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. Any modification of the approved design review plans, including, but not limited to building design,
location and details, landscaping, parking, and circulation, 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 final approval for
occupancy of this project.
23. 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.
24. Approval of any Design Review shall expire without notice to the applicant on the date of expiration
of the Design Review if construction has not started prior to that date, as stipulated in Eagle City Code
(one year from the City Council approval date).
25. All ground-mounted accent lighting fixtures and monument sign lighting fixtures shall be screened
from view with the use oflandscaping (top of the fixture shall be no higher than the surrounding
landscaping). The light source itself shall otherwise be screened as provided for within Eagle City
Code.
26. The City's action on the application does not grant the applicant any appropriation of water or
interference with existing water rights. The applicant indemnifies and holds the City hannless for any
and all water rights, claims in any way associated with this application.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on September 6,2007.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-64-07) with regard to the Eagle City Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Article A, DR Design Review
Overlay District, and based upon the infonnation 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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3. Will, in fact, constitute a pennitted use as established in Eagle City Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 3,
for the MU (Mixed Use) zoning district.
DA TED this 25th day of October 2007.
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