Findings - DR - 2009 - DR-24-09 - Building Wall Signage For Fusions
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR )
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR BUILDING WALL )
SIGNAGE FOR FUSIONS FOR LINDA CROUCH )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-24-09
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on July 9, 2009. The item was continued to July 28, 2009, at which time the Board made their decision.
The Eagle Design Review Board having heard and takem oral and written testimony, and having duly
considered the matter, makes the following Findings of Fal;t and Conclusions of Law;
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. PROJECT SUMMARY:
Linda Crouch, represented by Heather Pascua, is r,equesting design review approval of building
wall signage for Fusions. The 0.16-acre site is located on the southwest corner of 2nd Street and
Idaho Street at 13S North 2nd Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on June 4, 2009.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On October 23,2003, the Eagle Design Review Board recommended approval of a design review
sign application for a three story retail/apartment building (DR-SO-03). On January 13, 2004, the
Eagle City Council remanded this application to staff to allow the applicant time to resolve issues
with regard to this project. On July 27,2004, City Staff sent a letter to the applicant requesting a
letter be submitted to the City on or before August 12, 2004, indicating the applicant's desire to
continue or withdraw the application. On August 13,2004, no correspondence had been received
by the City with regard to this application, thus the application was considered withdrawn due to
inactivity.
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-23-09 (design review application for the building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: CBD (Central Business District)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Re uired
N/A
maximum)
Interior-illumination prohibited
Non-illuminated
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The Galle Oval Buildin
Si n Data Pro osed
Wall Si n Dimensions 28" hi h x 4S" wide
Area of Si na e
east elevation)
Re uired
N/A
Illumination
N on- illuminated
77-s uare feet (maximum)*
Interior-illumination rohibited
"'Note: 77-square feet total is allowed for the entire east building frontage
The Studio Oval Buildin
Si n Data Pro osed
Wall S' n Dimensions 28" hi h x 4S" wide
Area ofS' na e
uired
N/A
Illumination
Non-illuminated
77-s uare feet (maximum)'"
Interior-illumination rohibited
"'Note: 77-square feet total is allowed for the entire east building frontage
S' n Data
Horizontal Fusions Buildin
Pro osed
uired
Wall S' n Dimensions
N/A
Area of S' na e
77-s uare feet (maximum *
Interior-illumination prohibited
Illumination N on- illuminated
"'Note: 77-square feet total is allowed for the entire east building frontage
Vertical Fusions Buildin
Si n Data Pro osed
Wall Si n Dimensions 11' hi h x 40" wide
Area of Si na e
west elevation
Re uired
N/A
Illumination
Non-illuminated
SO-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Oval Signs - 1" thick high density foam painted automotive black with burgundy boarders.
Lettering is 1/8" brushed gold diabond installed on painted burgundy raised lettering. Glass
composite are inset in background.
Horizontal Fusions Sign - 2" thick high density foam custom letters painted burgundy sides, 1/8"
brushed gold diabond face with black painted face:s.
Vertical Fusions Sign - 3" routed high density foam background with raised lettering and
boarders, painted burgundy and black. 1/8" brushed gold dibond applied to lettering faces. Glass
composite strips inset into background.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
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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 Ove:rlay 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
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
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effectiveness are to be used in establishing guidelines for sign approval.
C. DISCUSSION:
· The applicant is proposing to construct four signs on the face of the building; one on the south
building elevation and three on the east building elevation. The building is designed to look
like three different retail spaces, thus the thn~e different signs proposed on the east building
elevation. The signs are to be constructed of dibond material painted with flat or matte paint.
Glass composite is proposed to be inset into three of the four signs. The glass composite is a
product that the applicant makes in their studio and gallery. The glass inserts will provide a
unique look to the building wall signs while also advertising the products made within the
proposed building. The location and sizes of a.ll proposed signs comply with Eagle City Code.
. 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 ,;onditions of approval provided within the staff
report.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD:
A. A meeting was held on the application before the De:sign Review Board on July 28, 2009, at which
time the Board made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in opposition to this proposal was presemted to the Design Review Board by no one.
C. Oral testimony in favor of this proposal was presentl~d to the Design Review Board by no one (not
including the applicant/representative).
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 4 to 0 (Butler abstained, McCullough and Rimbey absent) to approve DR-24-09
for a design review application for a monument sign with the following staff recommended site
specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
2. No monument signs are proposed and none are approved.
ST ANDARD 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.
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 a.nd the City Council 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
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approval of that application prior to commencing any c:hange.
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 re:view 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 4,2009.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-24-09) 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 13th day of August 2009.
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