Findings - DR - 2008 - DR-26-08 - 2 Building Wall Signs For Spoons Kitchen Store
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR TWO BUILDING
WALL SIGNS FOR SPOONS KITCHEN STORE
FOR JASON AND VICTORIA RITCHIE
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-26-08
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on June 12, 200S. The Board continued this item to July 10, 200S, and made their recommendation at that
time. 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:
Jason and Victoria Ritchie are requesting design review approval for two (2) building wall signs
for Spoons Kitchen Store. The 0.2S-acre site is located on the west side of Eagle Road
approximately SOO- feet south of State Street at 221 South Eagle Road.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on April 3, 200S.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS:
Design Review application for a single tenant retail building and site landscaping for Spoons (DR-
2S-0S).
E. ZONING DESIGNATION:
On May 13, 200S, the City Council approved an application for a rezone from R-4 (Residential-
up to four dwelling units per acre) to CBD-DA (Central Business District with a development
agreement) (RZ-02-0S).
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
(east elevation
Re uired
Wall Sign Dimensions
1 '7" -high x 11' S" -wide
Area of Si na e
mumination
Wall sign dimensions are not regulated
by City Code, but must fall within the
maximum area of signage allowed on
the build in face.
36-s uare feet (maximum)
Directional incandescent lighting. Interior-illumination prohibited
Hydrel4620 accent light, or equal (50
watt bulb
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Si n Data
(north elevation)
Re uired
Wall Sign Dimensions
1 '7" -high x 11' 8" -wide
Area of S. na e
Wall sign dimensions are not regulated
by City Code, but must fall within the
maximum area of signage allowed on
the buildin face.
72-s uare feet (maximum)
Directional incandescent lighting. Interior-illumination prohibited
Hydrel 4620 accent light, or equal (50
watt bulb)
mumination
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Letters: Cast metal 3-dimensionalletters (metal-gray)
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 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
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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 are of the building face to which it is attached.
· Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(K)(I)
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 two (2) externally illuminated building wall signs on the east and north
building elevations. The signs are proposed to be 1 '2"- tall and 11 '8"- wide, constructed with
constructed of cast metal. The applicant is proposing to hang the signs with chains from the
bottom of the awning on both elevations.
· The color elevations date stamped by the City on April 3, 2008, does not display good or accurate
depictions of how the signage will actually look on each respective elevation. The applicant
should provide revised color elevation plans that accurately show how each sign will appear on the
respective elevations.
· Staff defers further comment regarding design and color of the 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 June 12, 2008. The
Board continued the item until July 10, 2008, at which time the Board made their
recommendation.
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 (Barnes, Niblett absent) to approve DR-26-08 for a design review
application for two building wall signs for Spoons Kitchen Store for Jason and Victoria Ritchie,
with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions
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of approval with text shown with underline to be added by the Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Provide a revised color elevation plan that accurately shows how each sign will appear on the
respective elevations. The revised elevations plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one
member of the Design Review Board prior to the City issuing a sign permit for this site.
2. Interior illumination is not permitted for building wall signs.
3. A sign permit is required prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
4. If the design of the building is sil!nificantlv altered due to action by the City Council then the applicant
shall provide a revised sign plan showing the approved sil!n in relation to the revised building
elevations. The sign plan shall be reviewed and approved by two members of the design review board
prior to the City issuinl! a sign permit for this site.
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.
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 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 April 3, 2008.
The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-26-08) 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.
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2. Will, in fact, constitute a permitted use as established in Eagle City Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 3,
for the CBD (Central Business District) zoning district.
DA TED this 24th day of July 2008.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada Cou , Idaho
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