Findings - DR - 2007 - DR-50-07 - Monument Sign For Catalpa Subdivision
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR )
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MONUMENT )
SIGN FOR CATALPA SUBDIVISION )
FOR WEST WIND INVESTMENTS, LLC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-SO-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:
West Wind Investments, LLC, represented by Penelope Riley with Treasure Valley Engineers, is
requesting design review approval to construct one (1) monument sign at the entry to Catalpa
Subdivision. The 17.90-acre site is located on the east side of North Meridian Road between
Beacon Light and Floating Feather Road at 2650 North Meridian Road.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on July 12,2007.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS:
DR-49-07 (design review application for the common area landscaping for Catalpa Subdivision)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION:
R-E-DA (Residential Estates with a development agreement)
F. SIGNAGE:
Monument Si n
Si n Data
Pro osed
Si n Dimensions
Area ofS. na e
Illumination
To be determined
Interior-illumination rohibited
141-s uare feet (minimum)
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Monument sign - Monterey Limestone: roughhewn, chisel cut into a rectangular ashlar profile.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
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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)(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(E)
The design review board must find that any illuminated sign permitted under the specific
regulations within this chapter is designed such that brightness levels are controlled to assure a
soft, subtle effective light in accordance with other city regulations intended to create and
maintain the Eagle Architecture theme. Illumination types, styles, and practices not listed
herein shall be prohibited unless otherwise deemed by the Design Review Board and City
Council to be consistent with the Eagle Architecture theme.
· 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
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effectiveness are to be used in establishing guidelines for sign approval.
C. DISCUSSION:
· Staff defers comment regarding design and color of the proposed monument sign 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 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
including the applicant/representative).
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 5 to 0 (Wright absent) to approve DR-50-07 for a design review application for a
monument sign for Catalpa Subdivision, with the following staff recommended site specific
conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval with the text shown with underline to
be added by the Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The ground mounted light fixtures shall be screened or located so they do not shine onto the roadway
or onto any nearby property. The light fixtures shall be concealed or screened with perimeter
landscaping providing a 12 month screen of sufficient height and density to conceal such fixtures.
2. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
3. A sign permit is required prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
4. Provide a revised elevation showing detailed sign dimensions as well as font, colors and materials for
the background board. The revised elevations shall be reviewed and approved by staff and two
members of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
5. Provide revised elevations showing the description and detail of the cap of the sign and the color of the
capstone to be used. The revised elevations shall be reviewed and approved bv staff and two members
of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
6. Provide material samples of the stone to be used on the monument sign. The samples will be reviewed
and approved by staff and two members of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign
permit.
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.
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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 an 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 12, 2007.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-50-07) 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 23rd day of August, 2007.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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