Findings - DR - 2008 - DR-59-08 - 2 Building Wall Signs, 2 Sign Located In The Tower And Directional Signage For Walgre
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR )
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR TWO BUILDING WALL )
SIGNS, ONE SIGN LOCATED WTIHIN THE )
TOWER, AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE FOR )
W ALGREENS FOR COTTONWOOD CAPITAL, LLC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-59-OS
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on October 9,2008. 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;
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. PROJECT SUMMARY:
Cottonwood Capital LLC, represented by Cindy Huebert with BRS Architects, is requesting
design review approval to construct two building wall signs, a sign located within the tower, and
directional signage for Walgreens. The 3.87-acre site is located on the west side of Eagle Road
approximately 350-feet north of State Highway 44 at 235,247,265, and 403 South Eagle Road.
B. APPLICA TION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on September 2, 2008.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-58-08 (design review application for the building and common
area landscaping within 3 Oaks Plaza)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: CBD (Central Business District)
F. SIGNAGE:
Ul mg a Igns east an sout Ul mg e eva Ions
Sie:n Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 5' 3" high x 23' 8" wide N/A
Area of Signage 125-square feet (approximately) 160-square feet (maximum- east
elevation)
196-square feet (maximum - south
elevation)
Illumination Exterior accent lighting Interior- illumination prohibited
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Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Buildin
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Buildin
Si n Data
Buildin Wall Si n (tower at the northeast corner of the build in )
Pro osed Re uired
3' 9" hi h x 5' 4" wide
N/A
25-s uare feet (maximum
Interior-illumination prohibited
Halo illuminated
5" hi h x 4 'wide
N/A
3-s uare feet (maximum)
Exterior accent lighting Interior-illumination rohibited
si on north buildin elevation)
Re uired
Wall S. n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Si n Data
Wall S. n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
8" hi h x 4'wide N/A
3-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
Exterior accent lighting
on south build in elevation)
Re uired
8" hi h x 4 'wide
N/A
3-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination prohibited
Exterior accent lightin
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Walgreens - Bronze returns with red Plexiglas faces. Exterior accent lighting,
Tower Sign "w" - halo illuminated located within the window located in the tower.
Directional signage - "Drive thru Pharmacy" and "Exit" signs have white text with red
backgrounds. "Clearance" signage has black text with yellow background.
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
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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)(l)
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)(l)
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 to construct two halo illuminated building wall signs for
Walgreens. One on the east elevation and one on the south elevation. Sheet A5.2, date
stamped by the City on September 2, 2008, indicates the "Walgreens" signs are to be halo
illuminated with red L.E.D, These signs are to have accent lighting located above them as
well, The faces of the "Walgreens" signs are red Plexiglas with bronze returns. The applicant
should be required to provide revised elevation plans showing the red Plexiglas is to have a
matte or flat finish on the "Walgreens" signs. The revised elevations should be reviewed and
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approved by staff prior to the City issuing a sign permit for this site.
· The applicant is proposing to place a "W" for Walgreens in the window of the tower located at
the northeast corner of the building, Per Sheet A5.2, date stamped by the City on September
2, 2008, this sign is to have illumination of some kind. Staff is not sure if this is halo
illuminated, exposed neon, or if it is internally illuminated, The plans are difficult to read and
there is no description of how this sign is to be constructed and illuminated. The applicant
should provide revised elevations showing how this sign is to be constructed, illuminated, and
installed. The revised elevations should 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.
· 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 September 2, 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 4 to 0 (Barnes and Whittaker absent, Koci abstained) to approve DR-59-08 for a
design review application for two building wall signs, one sign located within the tower, and
directional signage for Walgreens for Cottonwood Capital, LLC 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 Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
I. Provide revised elevation plans showing the red Plexiglas is to have a matte or flat finish on the
"Walgreens" signs. The revised elevations shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City
issuing a sign permit for this site.
2. Provide revised elevations showing how the "W" tower this sign is to be constructed, illuminated, and
installed, The revised elevations 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.
3. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site,
4. No monument signs are proposed with this application and none are approved,
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 aD 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
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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.
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 September 2,2008.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-59-08) 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.
DATED this 23rd day of October 2008.
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