Findings - DR - 2009 - DR-27-09 - Building Wall And Directional Signage For Chase Bank
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR )
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR BUILDING WALL )
AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE FOR CHASE )
BANK FOR JP MORGAN CHASE BANK )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-27-09
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on July 9, 2009. 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:
JP Morgan Chase Bank, represented by Nathan Fuller with Lytle Signs, Inc., is requesting design
review approval of three (3) building wall signs and directional signage for Chase Bank. The site
is located on the northwest side of South Rivershore Lane approximately 670-feet north ofInlet
Bay Lane at 468 South Rivershore Lane.
B. APPLICA TION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on June 26, 2009.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On November 9, 1999, the Eagle City Council approved a design review sign application for the
Washington Mutual Bank facility (DR-33-99).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-1 (Neighborhood Business District)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Wall S' n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
(South elevation)
Re uired
l' 5" hi h x 10' 6" wide
N/A
16-s uare feet
Halo illuminated
100-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination prohibited
Si n Data
Re uired
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
l' 5" hi h x 10' 6" wide
N/A
16-s uare feet
Halo illuminated
100-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
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Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Si n Data
Si n Dimensions
Area ofS' na e
Illumination
(East elevation)
Re uired
2' 6" hi h x IT 6" wide
N/A
44-s uare feet
Halo illuminated
68-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination prohibited
Two Clearance Buildin
Pro osed
10" hi h x 3'wide
N/A
3-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination prohibited
Non-illuminated
(East elevation)
Re uired
9 1,4" hi h x 2 1/8"wide
N/A
3-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
Non-illuminated
9 1,4" hi h x 2 1/8"wide
N/A
3-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination prohibited
Non-illuminated
Directional Monument Si ns
Pro osed
Re uired
4' hi h x 2' 2" wide
3' hi h (maximum)
To be determined
None
Interior-illumination prohibited
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Chase Letters - 3" deep aluminum letters painted blue with white halo illumination.
Logo - 4" deep aluminum logo painted nickel with blue opaque acrylic faces with white halo
illumination.
Clearance, ATM, and Drive-Up wall signs - .125" aluminum with nickel finish with blue accent
band with copy to be reflective white vinyl.
Directional monument sign - Aluminum with painted nickel and blue with white vinyl letters.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
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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(B)
DIRECTIONAL SIGN: A sign which foremost contains words such as "entrance", "enter",
"exit", "in", "out", or other similar words or a sign containing arrows or characters indicating
traffic directions and used either in conjunction with such words or separately. This sign shall
not include business identification.
. 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)(6)
Directional Signs: Directional signs for an individual business or within the boundaries of a
shopping center are permitted only with the approval of the design review board. Directional
signs shall be designed as monument style signs and shall be three feet (3') high maximum.
Business identification is prohibited on directional signs.
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· 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 proposing to install new building wall, directional monument, and directional
building wall signage for the Chase Bank facility (formerly the Washington Mutual Bank
facility). The applicant is proposing to install two sixteen (16) square foot halo illuminated
building wall signs; one on the north and one on the south building elevations. The applicant
is also requesting approval of a third building wall sign on the east building elevation. Per
Eagle City Code, a single tenant building is permitted two (2) building wall signs, the sides of
the building on which the signs are located are to be proposed by the applicant but approved
by the Design Review Board. The applicant should be required to provide revised elevations
showing a total of two (2) building wall signs. The revised elevations should be reviewed and
approved by staff prior to the City issuing a sign permit for this site.
. The applicant is proposing to remove and replace the directional monument signs located
throughout the site. The information provided to staff is extremely hard to read as to what
directional signs are being replaced and which ones are being removed. The proposed
directional signs are shown to be four feet (4') tall with the Chase name and logo on them. Per
Eagle City Code, directional signs are only permitted to be a maximum of three feet (3') high
and are only permitted words such as "entrance", "enter", "exit", "in", "out", or other similar
words and may contain arrows or characters indicating traffic directions. The applicant should
be required to provide revised elevation plans of the proposed directional monument signs
showing the height of the sign does not exceed three feet (3') and that the Chase name and
logo are not on the face of the monument signs. Provide a revised site plan showing which
monument signs are to be replaced on site. The revised elevation plans and site plan should be
reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City issuing a sign permit for this site.
. There are two (2) A TM's located on this site; one on the south building elevation and one on
the north building elevation in the drive-up service lanes. The applicant is requesting approval
to provide new images for the two (2) A TM' s located on this site which would consist of put
the Chase name and logo on these A TM's. Pursuant to past action by the Board and Council,
signage on ATM's has not been permitted. The applicant should be required to provide
revised A TM elevations showing all Chase names and logos to be removed from the two (2)
A TM's. The revised elevations should be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City
issuing a sign permit for this site.
. Staff defers further comment regarding design and color of the proposed signs to the Design
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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 July 9,2009, 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 (Barnes absent) to approve DR-27-09 for a design review application for
building wall and directional signage for Chase Bank for JP Morgan Chase Bank, with the
following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of
approval with text shown with strike thru to be deleted by the Board and text shown with underline
to be added by the Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
I. Provide revised elevations showing a total of two (2) building wall 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 elevation plans of the proposed directional monument signs showing the height of the
sign does not exceed three feet (3') and that the Chase name and logo are not on the face of the
monument signs. Provide a revised site plan showing which monument signs are to be replaced on
site. The revised elevation plans and site plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City
issuing a sign permit for this site.
3. Provide revised A TM elevations showing all Chase names and logos to be removed from the two (2)
A TM' s. The revised elevations shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City issuing a sign
permit for this site.
4. No monument signs are proposed with this application and none are approved.
5. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
6. Provide a color sample of the background proposed to be located behind the Chase building wall signs.
The color sample 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.
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 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.
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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 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 June 26, 2009.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-27-09) 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 23rd day of July 2009.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
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EAc R. McCullough, Chairman
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