Findings - DR - 2008 - DR-61-07 - Master Sign Plan For King's Shopping Center, 1 Building Sign And 1 Monument Sign
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN
PLAN FOR KING'S SHOPPING CENTER,
INCLUDING ONE BUILDING WALL SIGN
AND ONE MONUMENT SIGN FOR PINEWICK
INVESTMENT COMPANY
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-61-07
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on January 10, 2008. 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:
Pinewick Investment Company, represented by Jim Rehberg with Idaho Electric Signs, is
requesting design review approval of a master sign plan for the King's Shopping Center, including
one building wall sign and one monument sign. The 0.33-acre site is located on the north side
of West State Street approximately 92 I-feet west of North Eagle Road at 300-344 West State
Street.
B. APPLICA TION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on August 31, 2007.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: CBD (Central Business District)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
One Revised Buildin
Pro osed
Area of Si na e
10% of the total area of the
buildin face (maximum
WaD Sign Dimensions
2'- 1jz" high x 6'- 1 1jz" wide
lUumination
External Gooseneck Lighting (100 watt HPS Interior-illumination prohibited
bulbs)
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Si n Data
Monument
Sign Dimensions
4' high x 6' wide
Fifteen feet (15') high
(maximum, for a shopping
center)
1 OO-s uare feet
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Ground Mounted
Interior-illumination rohibited
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Monument Sign: Wood frame with stucco and brick to match the building.
Wall Sign: Plexi-glass letters (Gold).
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)(1)
Sign materials and overall appearance shall compliment the building architecture and colors as
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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)(a)
Monument signs located within the TDA shall not exceed six feet (6') in height (including the
solid base) measured from the centerline of the adjacent roadway or top of curb, if one exists.
. Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(5)(e)
A "shopping center", as defined in section 8-1-2 of this title shall be allowed one monument
sign per street that it abuts, to identifY the shopping center. If the shopping center has a single
address, the address shall be located on the monument sign and shall be a size that is readable
from the street. The height of any such sign, including the base to which it is attached, shall
not exceed fifteen feet (15 '). The surface area of any such sign shall not exceed one hundred
(100) square feet per exposed surface, including any reader board sign or 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 is requesting approval of a master sign plan which will bring existing signage
into compliance with Eagle City Code. Because King's Shopping Center currently does not
have a master sign plan in place existing tenants are operating their businesses without signage
or without approved signage. The existing "King's" wall sign is internally illuminated which
is not permitted per Eagle City Code. The applicant has offered to remove the internal lighting
and instead illuminate the sign with gooseneck lights.
The existing monument is also not in compliance with City Code because it has an internally
illuminated cabinet design. The applicant has proposed to replace the cabinet portion of the
sign with tenant panels and will illuminate the monument sign with external, ground
mounted lighting. Staff has met with the applicant and determined that because the design
of the existing building is not compliant with Eagle City Code a complete change out of
the existing signage is not warranted at this time. Staff therefore recommends that the existing
building sign and monument sign for King's should be allowed to be brought into minimal
compliance with City Code until such a time that the building is either remodeled or replaced.
. Staff recommends the following changes to the applicant's document titled "King's 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
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for King's Shopping Center
Wall Siens
1. Each tenant or occupant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's
managing entity for written approval. A design review sign application, accompanied
by the written approval of the b\:lilding's, managing entity shall be submitted to the
City of Eagle for any proposed teRaHt signs for City Staff review and approval. All
signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated herein as well as Eagle City Code.
In cases of any conflict between Eagle City Code and the criteria specified herein, the
more restrictive shall apply.
2. Flat Wall Signs:
a. Building wall signs shall be placed on the parapet walls directly above the
tenant main entry doors.
b. Tenant signs on the sO\:lth and west elevations shall not exceed fifty (50) sE}l:Iare
feet, exeept for the existing King's sign, whieh shall not be enlarged. ten
percent (10%) of the total width of the tenant space multiplied by twelve feet
illl.
c. Letters shall be non-illuminated or halo illuminated.
d. Letters shall be flat or matte black or other approved earth-tone colors. No
glossy paints, vinyl, or plexi-glass is permitted.
e. All letters and logos within the building wall signs shall be constructed of a
high-density urethane material, Y2"-thick (minimum).
f. All wall mounted signs will be illuminated with fixtures mounted on the
building wall above the signs, and shall be located so as to not shine onto any
roadway or onto nearby properties.
3. Parallel Wall Signs:
a. Tenant signs shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total width of the tenant
space multiplied by twelve feet (12').
b. Letters shall be externally illuminated.
c. Letters shall be flat or matte black or other approved earth-tone colors. No
glossy paints, vinyl. or plexi-glass is permitted.
d. All letters and logos within the parallel wall signs shall be constructed of a
high-density urethane material. Y2"-thick (minimum), or the face of wood signs
shall have dimension bv routing or extrusion, with a minimum 1;4" relief.
e. A minimum distance of 7' 6" shall be maintained between the bottom of the
sign and sidewalk.
f. The perpendicular wall sign shall not extend over thirty six inches (36") from
the wall of the building or structure.
Monument Siens
1. One existing monument sign is provided for use of the tenants in the "King's
Building". The King's Building managing entity has final approval of the location of
the tenant's identification. Tenants are permitted to place their text. colors, and logo
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on the monument sign. All tenant signs shall be placed on a cream colored
background.
2. The existing monument sig:n will be redesigned so that the internally illuminated
cabinet is replaced with tenant panels. Also. the word "King's" on the cap of the
existing monument sign will be replaced with the address letters "300-344".
3. Exterior illumination for the monument sign shall be recessed, and shall be shielded
with landscape materials maintaining year-round effective screenffig. One (1) fixture
with a 100-watt high pressure sodium light source shall be allowed on the east and
west eaeft side side of the monument sign.
4. Letters on the tenant panels provided on the monument sign shall be "bloek" fORt tm6
3 Y2" high. The maximum logo size permitted shall be 6"-high x 8"-wide. :\llletters
and logos shall be blaek.
5. Internal illumination is not permitted.
Miscellaneous
1. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code.
2. Any temporary or grand opening sign shall comply with Eagle City Code.
3. Upon termination of their lease, the tenant or managing entity shall neatly seal all
penetrations of the building structure in a water tight condition that matches the
texture. color and material used in the construction of the building.
. Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs 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 within the staff
report.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD:
A. A meeting was held on the application before the Design Review Board on January 10, 2008, 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 6 to 0 (Weber absent) to approve DR-61-07 for a design review application for a
master sign plan for King's Shopping Center for Pinewick Investment Company, with the
following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of
approval.
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SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The following document titled "Master Sign Plan Criteria for King's Shopping Center" shall be the
master sign plan criteria for the Stanford Multi-tenant Building:
Master Sign Plan Criteria
for King's Shopping Center
Each tenant or occupant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's
managing entity for written approval. A design review sign application, accompanied by
the written approval ofthe, managing entity shall be submitted to the City for any
proposed signs for City Staff review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with
the criteria stated herein as well as Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict between Eagle
City Code and the criteria specified herein, the more restrictive shall apply.
Wall Si2:ns
1. Flat Wall Signs:
a. Building wall signs shall be placed on the parapet walls directly above the
tenant main entry doors.
b. Tenant signs shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total width of the area
determined by the tenant space multiplied by twelve feet (12 ').
c. Letters shall be externally illuminated.
d. Letters shall be flat or matte black or other approved earth-tone colors. No
glossy paints, vinyl, or plexi-glass is permitted.
e. All letters and logos within the building wall signs shall be constructed of a
high-density urethane material, Yz"-thick (minimum).
f. All wall mounted signs will be illuminated with fixtures mounted on the
building wall above the signs, and shall be located so as to not shine onto any
roadway or onto nearby properties.
2. Parallel Wall Signs:
a. Tenant signs shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the area determined by the
total width of the tenant space multiplied by twelve (12).
b. Letters shall be non-illuminated, halo illuminated or externally illuminated.
c. Letters shall be flat or matte black or other approved earth-tone colors. No
glossy paints, vinyl, or plexi-glass is permitted.
d. All letters and logos within the parallel wall signs shall be constructed of a
high-density urethane material, YS"-thick (minimum), or the face of wood signs
shall have dimension by routing or extrusion, with a minimum Y4" relief.
e. A minimum distance of 7' 6" shall be maintained between the bottom of the
sign and sidewalk.
f. The perpendicular wall sign shall not extend over thirty six inches (36") from
the wall of the building or structure.
Monument Si2ns
1. One existing monument sign is provided for use of the tenants in the "King's
Building". The King's Building managing entity has final approval of the location
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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 existing monument sign will be redesigned so that the internally illuminated
cabinet is replaced with tenant panels. Also, the word "King's" on the cap of the
existing monument sign will be replaced with the address letters "300-344".
3. Exterior illumination for the monument sign shall be recessed, and shall be
shielded with landscape materials maintaining year-round effective screen. One
(1) fixture with a 1 OO-watt high pressure sodium light source shall be allowed on
the east and west side of the monument sign.
4. Letters on the tenant panels provided on the monument sign shall be font 3 12" high.
The maximum logo size permitted shall be 6"-high x 8"-wide.
5. Internal illumination is not permitted.
MisceUaneous
1. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code.
2. Any temporary or grand opening sign shall comply with Eagle City Code.
3. Upon termination of their lease, the tenant or managing entity shall neatly seal all
penetrations of the building structure in a water tight condition that matches the
texture, color and material used in the construction of the building.
2. The developer owner or managing entity shall be notified that within 6 months of the final approval
date of this master sign plan that all existing signs shall be brought into compliance with the master
sign plan and no sign applications shall be reviewed by staff or the Design Review Board until this
condition has been met.
3. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
4. 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 one member of the Design Review Board
prior to the issuance of a zoning permit for the monument sign.
5. Provide a revised elevation plans showing a red rectangular design element located beneath the address
numbers on the cap of the monument sign. The revised elevation plans shall 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 shaD 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.
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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 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:
1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on August 31,2007.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-61-07) 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.
DA TED this 24th day of January 2008.
ATTEST:
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