Findings - DR - 2008 - DR-95-04 MOD - Modification To The Master Sign Plan For A Multi-Tenant Office/Retail/Restaurant/2 Wa
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A )
DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MODIFICATION TO )
THE MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR A MULTI-TENANT )
OFFICEIRETAILIRESTAURANT BUILDING )
INCLUDING TWO BUILDING WALL SIGNS )
FOR COOL HAND LUKES RESTAURANT/SALOON )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-95-04 MOD
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their
recommendation on July 10, 200S. The Eagle 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:
Stonewycke Partners, LLC, represented by Angelina Bunnell with Young Electric Sign Company,
is requesting design review approval to modifY a master sign plan for a multi-tenant
office/retail/restaurant building including two building wall signs for Cool Hand Luke's
Steakhouse and Saloon. The site is located approximately 135-feet south of East Shore Drive
within Eagle River Development (Lot 12, Block 4, Mixed Use Subdivision No, 3) at 291 East
Shore Drive.
B. APPLICA TION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on June 3, 200S.
C, HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On October 19, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for a two story
multi-tenant office/retail/restaurant building (DR-94-04).
On October 19, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for a master
sign plan for a two story multi-tenant office/retail/restaurant building (DR-95-04).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU-DA (Mixed Use with development agreement)
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F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Cool Hand Luke's Buildin Wall Si n (east elevation)
Pro osed Re uired
Wall Sign Dimensions
Text: 26" high x 16' wide
Logo: 2'6" high x 2'6"
Wall sign dimensions are not
regulated by City Code, but must
fall within the maximum area of
signage allowed on the building
face.
Area of Si na e
40-s uare feet (maximum)
Internal illumination prohibited
IDumination White LED halo illumination
Cool Hand Luke's Buildin
Si n Data Pro osed
Wall Sign Dimensions 24" high x 16' wide
uired
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Wall sign dimensions are not
regulated by City Code, but must
fall within the maximum area of
signage allowed on the building
face.
White LED halo illumination
Internal illumination prohibited
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
"Cool Hand Luke's": 3" reverse pan channel aluminum construction ("Cool Hand" = paint
YS207, "Luke's = paint YS065).
"Steakhouse/Saloon": 3" reverse pan channel aluminum construction (black matte finish letters on
rough saw cedar stain background).
Logo: Aluminum cabinet painted finish to resemble a log slice (matte 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
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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
effectiveness are to be used in establishing guidelines for sign approval.
C. DISCUSSION:
. The applicant is requesting design review approval to modifY the existing master sign plan for the
Stonewyke Building located in the Eagle River development. The modified language will make
allowances for logos and add alternate locations for tenant signage on the building. The Eagle
River management and Architectural Control Committee has reviewed and approved the revised
language, Their comments are included in the staff report along with a copy of the original master
sign plan (DR-95-04).
. The applicant is also requesting design review approval for two halo-illuminated wall signs for
Cool Hand Luke's Restaurant/Saloon. One (1) forty (40) square foot (approximately) building
wall sign with logo is proposed for the east elevation beneath the gabled entry to the building. A
thirty two (32) square foot (approximate) building wall sign without logo is proposed for the west
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building elevation facing the pond.
· The applicant has shown building elevations (date stamped by the City on June 3,2008), with the
approved area for future tenant signage upon the multi-tenant retail/office/restaurant building.
Each individual tenant is required to place the business identification words or phrases and logo
within the approved sign area as permitted within the Master Sign Plan for Stonewycke Building,
. Staff recommends the following changes to the applicant's document titled "The Stonewyke
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:
The Stonewyke Building
291 East Shore Drive, Eagle, ID
Master Sign Plan
June 2008
Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building owner and Eagle River Architectural
Committee for written approval. Any signage, including the use of logos, shall be approved at the sole
discretion of the aforementioned parties. A Design Review Sign Application, accompanied by the written
approval of the building owner and Eagle River Architectural Committee, 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 requirements shall apply.
Wall Signs:
1. All permits for tenantls signs and theif rum installation shall be obtained by the tenant
or his representative and shall conform to all local building and electrical codes as well
as the criteria set forth hereafter.
2. All tenant signs shall be designed, constructed, installed, and maintained at tenant's
expense.
3. No exposed conduit, brackets, fasteners or wiring of any type will shall be permitted.
No raceways or shadow plates will shall be permitted,
4. No vinyl, Plexiglas or acrylic will shall be allowed.
5. All signs shall meet Underwriters Laboratories and National Electrical code
requirements.
6. Tenaflt shall be required to fulfill all the reE}l:1irements of these eriteria.
7. Signage shall only be placed at the approved locations as shown by the attached
building elevation drawings (,A.ttaehments "N' located in the master sign plan file (DR-
95-04-MOD). Any request for signage at altemat~ locations will fleeEl fa shall be
approved by the Building Owner, Eagle River Architectural Review Committee, and
the Design Reyiew Staff City of Eagle (;#y.
8. Letters for exterior wall signs shall be individually stud mounted reverse pan channel
letters with a minimum depth of 1 Yz" and a maximum of 3 ". The depth of the letters
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shall be increased as the letter heights are increased. Letter heights may vary between
4" to 20 Y4". Allowable square footage for each wall sign per elevation shall be 1 O%-ef
the length tim.es height of the total area of the building: face to which it is attached.
10. Letters shall be halo:illuminated with white neon or L.E.D, stud mounted 1" off of
the building.
11. Edge of letters shall appear generally square and shall not have a large radius.
12. Letters shall be painted black, brown, or earth tone in color with a matte or flat finish.
Other colors may be used at the sole approval of building owner, Eagle River
Architectural Committee, and the City of Eagle.
13. Logos may shall be approved at the sole discretion of the building owner, Eagle River
Architectural Committee, and City of Eagle"-s approval. Logo's will generally be
denied,
14. Any other signage such as temporary grand opening, etc. shall be approved by
building owner, Eagle River Architectural Committee, and comply with Eagle City
Code. Banners signs are not allowed shall not be used.
15. AHy s.s.ignage on doors or windows shall be approved by building owner, Eagle River
Architectural Committee comply and with Eagle City Code.
16. Tenant~ shall be responsible for the operations of teftaRt sign contractors. Tenant~ and
sign contractor~ will ee are liable for any actions committed during installation or
service of signage.
17. The +tenant or his representative shall be responsible for cost of maintenance, service,
repair or replacement of tenant's sign signage, time clock or electrical wiring.
IS. The +tenant~ shall be required to keep ftisfIlef their sign~ in working order and all
surfaces shall be maintained in good condition. Tenant shall also be responsible for
any repair or painting for wall upon leaving of said spaee.
19, Upon termination of their lease, the tenant or managing entity shall neatly seal all
penetrations of the building strneture in a watertight eondition that matehes the
textl:1re, €lalor, and material \:lsed in the eOflstrnetion of the b\:lilding.
Miscellaneous
1. All window and door signage shall comply with Eagle City Code.
2, Any other signage such as temporary, grand opening, etc. 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 watertight 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.
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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 July 10, 200S, 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 (Barnes and Niblett absent) to approve DR-95-04 MOD for a design
review application for a modification to the master sign plan for a multi-tenant
office/retaiVrestaurant building for Cool Hand Lukes Restaurant/Saloon, with the following staff
recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval with text
shown with underline to be added by the Design Review Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. All signs shall comply with the master sign plan criteria for the Stonewycke Building as specified
herein.
2. The following document titled "Master Sign Plan Criteria for the Stonewycke Building", shall be the
master sign plan criteria for the Stonewycke Building.
The Stonewyke Building
291 East Shore Drive, Eagle, ID
Master Sign Plan
June 200S
Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building owner and Eagle River
Architectural Committee for written approval. Any signage, including the use of logos, shall be
approved at the sole discretion of the aforementioned parties. A Design Review Sign Application,
accompanied by the written approval of the building owner and Eagle River Architectural
Committee, 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 requirements shall apply.
Wall Signs
1. All permits for tenant signs and sign installation shall be obtained by the tenant or
representative and shall conform to all local building and electrical codes as well as the
criteria set forth hereafter.
2, All tenant signs shall be designed, constructed, installed, and maintained at tenant's
expense.
3. No exposed conduit, brackets, fasteners or wiring of any type shall be permitted. No
raceways or shadow plates shall be permitted.
4. No vinyl, Plexiglas or acrylic shall be allowed.
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5. All signs shall meet Underwriters Laboratories and National Electrical code requirements.
6. Signage shall only be placed at the approved locations as shown by the attached building
elevation drawings (located in the master sign plan file (DR-95-04-MOD). Any request
for signage at alternate locations shall be approved by the Building Owner, Eagle River
Architectural Review Committee, and the City of Eagle.
7. Letters for exterior wall signs shall be individually stud mounted reverse pan channel
letters with a minimum depth of 1 Yz" and a maximum of3". The depth of the letters shall
be increased as the letter heights are increased. Letter heights may vary between 4" to 20
\14", Allowable square footage for each wall sign per elevation shall be 1 O%ofthe total
area of the building face to which it is attached.
9, Letters shall be halo-illuminated with white neon or L.E.D, stud mounted 1" off of the
building.
1 O. Edge of letters shall appear generally square and shall not have a large radius.
11. Letters shall be painted black, brown, or earth tone in color with a matte or flat finish.
Other colors may be used at the sole approval of building owner, Eagle River
Architectural Committee, and the City of Eagle.
12. Logos shall be approved at the sole discretion of the building owner, Eagle River
Architectural Committee, and City of Eagle.
13. Any other signage such as temporary grand opening, etc. shall be approved by building
owner, Eagle River Architectural Committee, and comply with Eagle City Code. Banners
signs are not allowed.
14. Signage on doors or windows shall be approved by building owner, Eagle River
Architectural Committee comply with Eagle City Code.
15. Tenant~ shall be responsible for the operations of sign contractors. Tenants and sign
contractors are liable for any actions committed during installation or service of signage.
16. The tenant or representative shall be responsible for cost of maintenance, service, repair or
replacement of signage, time clock or electrical wiring.
17. The tenants shall be required to keep their signage in working order and all surfaces
maintained in good condition.
Miscellaneous
1. All window and door signage shall comply with Eagle City Code.
2. Any other signage such as temporary, grand opening, etc. 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 watertight condition that matches the
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texture, color, and material used in the construction of the building.
3. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
4. No monument signs are permitted,
5. Provide a revised sign plan that shows the sign on the west (pond elevation) building elevation to be
identical in design (including the logo) to the building wall sign proposed for the east elevation. The
revised sign plan shall be reviewed and approved bv staff and two (2) members of the Design Review
Board prior to the City issuing 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.
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 June 3, 2008.
2, The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-95-04 MOD) 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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DA TED this 24th day of July 200S.
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