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Findings - DR - 2007 - DR-45-07 - Master Sign Plan For Multi-Tenant Office Building BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A ) DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN PLAN ) FOR A MUL TI- TENANT OFFICE BUILDING ) FOR DAVE EVANS CONSTRUCTION ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR-45-07 The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action on August 9, 2007. 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; FINDINGS OF FACT: A. PROJECT SUMMARY: Dave Evans Construction is requesting design review approval of a master sign plan for a multi- tenant office building. The 0.33-acre site is located on the south side of East Winding Creek Drive approximately 128-feet west of South Academy A venue at 1259 East Winding Creek Drive (Lot 8, Block 1, Winding Creek East Subdivision). B. APPLICA TION SUBMITTAL: The City of Eagle received the application for this item on July 3,2007. C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-44-07 (design review application for the building) E. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-2 (General Business District) Page 1 of7 K\Planning Dept\Eagle ApplicationslDr\2007\DR-45-07 mstr sign plan drf.doc F. SIGNAGE: Si n Data Wall Sign Dimensions One Future Buildin Pro osed n (west elevation) Re uired 2'- Y2" high x 6'- 1 W' wide total area of the Area of S' na e illumination Indirect recessed soffit lighting (100 watt Interior-illumination prohibited bulbs) Future Monument Sign (east elevation) Si2n Data Proposed Required Monument 4' high x 6' wide Six feet (6') high (maximum, Sign Dimensions when located within 40' of the building) Area of Signage 24-square feet (approximately) 30-square feet (maximum, when located within 40' of the building) illumination None Interior-illumination prohibited G. SIGN MATERIALS: Monument Sign: Wood frame with stucco and brick to match the building. Wall Sign: Cast metal letters with a dark bronze satin aluminum 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 Page 2 of7 KIPlanning Dept\Eagle Applications\DrI2007\DR-45-07 mstr sign plan drf.doc 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)(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(C)( 4)( c) The total area of any wall sign attached parallel to, or painted on the face of a building shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total area of the building face to which it is attached or painted . Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(5)(d) A freestanding single tenant building, not in a shopping center, shall be permitted to construct, erect and maintain one monument sign per street that it abuts to identify the business to which it pertains. The exposed surface of any such sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet per exposed surface except that the exposed surface of any such sign within forty feet (40') of a building shall not exceed six feet (6') in height and thirty (30) square feet per exposed surface. . 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.. C. DISCUSSION: . The applicant has shown on the elevation plans (date stamped by the City on July 3,2007), the specific area for building wall signage upon the multi-tenant office building. Only the name of the building (Stanford Building) will be allowed on the west building elevation. Individual tenant building wall signage will not be allowed on the building. Each individual tenant is permitted to place the business identification words or phrases and logo within the approved sign area on the monument sign as permitted within the Master Sign Plan for 1259 East Winding Creek Drive. . Staff recommends the following changes to the applicant's document titled "Stanford Building Master Sign Plan", 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 1259 East Winding Creek Drive Page 3 of7 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle ApplicationsIDr\2007\DR-45.07 mstr sign plan drfdoc Wall Signs 1. One building wall sign, identifying the building as the Stanford Building, is permitted on the west building elevation. No other building wall signs will be permitted on the building with the exception of vinyl door signs. 2. Lettering for the building: wall sign will be ten inches (10") tall and %-inch thick (minimum) and flush mounted to the building fascia. 3. Lettering for the building wall sign will be U.C. Architectural font with a dark bronze satin aluminum finish. 4. The building wall sign shall not exceed 10% of the total area of the building elevation to which it is attached. 5. The building wall sign shall be non-illuminated. 6. Any other signage such as temporary grand opening. etc. shall comply with Eagle City Code. 7. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code. Monument Signs 1. One monument sign will be provided for use of the tenants in the "Stanford Building". The Stanford Building managing entity has final approval of the location of the tenant's identification. Tenants are permitted to place their text. colors, and logo on the monument sign. All tenant signs shall be placed on a cream colored background. 2. The monument sign will be constructed of brick and stucco to match the colors and materials of the Stanford Building. Miscellaneous 1. Tenants are responsible for all local and city permits. Tenants must remove signage and repair walls upon vacation the premises. . According to the landscape plan provided by the applicant the proposed monument sign is located against the curb and does not show landscaping at the base of the sign. Eagle City Code requires that landscaping be provided at the base of all monument signs equal to three (3) times the size of the largest exposed surface. . 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 below. PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD: A. A meeting was held on the application before the Design Review Board on August 9, 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 Page 4 of7 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2007\DR-45.07 mstr sign plan drf.doc including the applicant/representative). BOARD DECISION: The Board voted 5 to 0 (Wright absent) to approve DR-45-07 for a design review application of a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office building for Dave Evans Construction, with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval with underlined text added by the Board. SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The following document titled "Master Sign Plan Criteria for 1259 East Winding Creek Drive" shall be the master sign plan criteria for the Stanford Multi-tenant Building: Master Sign Plan Criteria for 1259 East Winding Creek Drive Wall Signs 8. One building wall sign, identifying the building as the Stanford Building, is permitted on the west building elevation. No other building wall signs will be permitted on the building with the exception of vinyl door signs. 9. Lettering for the building wall sign will be ten inches (10") tall and %-inch thick (minimum) and flush mounted to the building fascia. 10. Lettering for the building wall sign will be U.c. Architectural font with a dark bronze satin aluminum finish. 11. The building wall sign shall not exceed 10% of the total area of the building elevation to which it is attached. 12. The building wall sign shall be non-illuminated. 13. Any other signage such as temporary grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City Code. 14. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code. Monument Signs 1. One monument sign will be provided for use of the tenants in the Stanford building. The Stanford building managing entity has final approval of the location of the tenant's identification. Tenants are permitted to place their text, colors, and logo on the monument sign. All tenant signs shall be placed on a cream colored background. 2. The monument sign will be constructed of brick and stucco to match the colors and materials of the Stanford Building. Miscellaneous 1. Tenants are responsible for all local and city permits. Tenants must remove signage and repair walls upon vacation the premises. 2. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site. 3. The applicant shall provide a landscape plan for the monument sign detailing a landscape design for the base of the sign that is equal to three (3) times the size of the largest exposed surface. The landscape plan will be reviewed and approved by staff and eae two members of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign ~ permit for the monument sign. Page 5 of7 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2007\DR-45-07 mstr sign plan drfdoc 4. Provide a revised elevation that shows a new color for the lettering on the building wall sign that matches the revised entrance to the building (with the brick columns raised to the roofline). The revised elevations will be reviewed and approved by staff and two members of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign permit. 5. Provide a revised elevation of the monument sign that shows more space above and below the words "Stanford". The revised elevations shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board. 6. Provide a revised elevation that eliminates the green "crosshair" symbols at the top of the columns. The revised elevations shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board. 7. Provide a revised elevation of the monument sign that shows a tile roof on the sign that matches the roof of the building. The revised elevations shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board. 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 Design Review Board 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 Commission and/or 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/or the Planning and Zoning Commission 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: 1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on July 3, 2007. 2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application (DR-45-07) 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 Page 6 of7 K\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2007\DR-45-07 mstr sign plan drf.doc the Eagle Comprehensive Plan. DATED this 23rd day of August, 2007. ATTEST: ".......... " ". ",,, ~ EAG{ ". ~..."" ~ 0 ......... ~ ..... '" '" ... ..' : 'l ~OtlA7'~.. ". S (.;, o~ ... ~ . . - . ,. - . - . \ '-' .- -. : . "'1.""'.. ~.. c.~~"".:': 0 : ~ ......."" ;J ...."'~.. ~ i -.. ..~o.po....... 'It".: ### J')> ....... ,<:> ".... #"" -1 TE O~ ",.... "".u...."" !QUA ~ --'~ W~ '-""Sharon K. Bergmann, Eag e City Cl rk Page 7 of7 K:\Planning DeptlEagle Applications\Dr\2007\DR-45.07 mstr sign plan drf.doc