Findings - DR - 2010 - DR-74-03 MOD - Master Sign Plan For 539 S Fitness Place,Building Wall Sign/School Of Rock
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 539 SOUTH FITNESS PLACE, )
INCLUDING A BUILDING WALL SIGN FOR )
SCHOOL OF ROCK FOR JASON SLATTER )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-74-03 MOD
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on January 14,2010. 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:
Jason Slatter, represented by Jim Stroo with Sign A Rama, is requesting design review approval to
modify the master sign plan for the multi-tenant office building at 539 South Fitness Drive. In
addition, this application is for the approval of a building wall sign for School of Rock. The site is
located approximately 280-feet west of South Fitness Place at 539 South Fitness Place.
B. APPLICA TION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on December 14, 2009.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
On February 24, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved a master sign plan for the multi-tenant
office building located at 539 South Fitness Place (DR-74-03).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU (mixed use)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
School of Rock Buildin
Pro osed
l8"hi hx 10' wide
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
N/A
l5-s uare feet
868-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
Illumination
None
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Si n Data
Future Tenant Buildin
Pro osed
Varies de
on tenant name and 10 0
uired
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
on tenant name and 10 0
None
Interior-illumination prohibited
Si n Data
Future Tenant Buildin
Pro osed
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Varies de
Varies de
uired
on tenant name and 10 0
18" hi h x 6' wide (maximum)
on tenant name and 10 0
Illumination
None
Interior-illumination proh ibited
Si n Data
Future Tenant Buildin
Pro osed
uired
Area of Si na e
Varies de
Varies de
on tenant name and 10 0
Wall Si n Dimensions
on tenant name and 10 0
3112' hi h x 4' wide (maximum)
Illumination
None
Interior-illumination prohibited
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Text and logos - 1;4" thick to I Yz" thick aluminum or high density urethane painted flat/matt
colors.
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
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
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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(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 modify the master sign plan to allow signage on the south building
elevation. The original master sign plan criteria only permitted building wall signs to be located
on the north and east building elevations. It also only allowed a specific font, color, and size to be
used in the construction of any proposed tenant signs. The proposed modification would permit
tenants to use their font, logo, and colors. The following should be the criteria for the 539 S.
Fitness Place Multi-tenant Office Building with strike thru text to be deleted and underline text to
added:
Master Sign Plan Criteria
For the 539 S Fitness Drive a Multi-tenant Office Building
SJ9 S FitBess Drin
GENE~'\L REQUIREMENTS
1. Tenant shall submit tel the Landlenl elr managiflg efltity for 'Nrittefl appro';al prim to
fabricatiofl ana iflstallatiofl, 0l'l:e (1) eopy of detailed draviiflgs iflaieatiflg the loeation, size,
layol:lt, aesigFl, and eeter of proposed sigHS iflell:ldiflg allletteriflg and graphies. ,^. desigFl
revie\y applieatiofl, aeeompanied by '.wittefl approval ef1:he Landlord or managiflg efltity shall
be sl:lbmitted to the City for aflY bl:lilding wall signs.
2. Teflant ml:lst obtaifl and pay f-er all permits for sigHS afld iflstallation.
3. Lanalord has the right to disappT0ve of teflant sigfl ana/or iflstallation.
4. ,^.ll of Tefl ant's sigFls shall be eOflstrl:letiofl and iflstallea at Teflant's sole expense.
5. E':en after aesigfl approval, flO sigFls shall Be iflstalled withol:lt advanee flotiee to Land lord,
and if Landlord eleets, uflder the sl:lpervisiofl of Lafldlord or its ageflt or eontraetor.
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GENER..A.L SPECIFICA. TIONS
1. No animated, flashing or lH:laible sigfls '",ill be permitted.
2. No ifltemal illl:lmiflaticm will be permitted.
3. ,A.ll signs ami their iflstallatiofl shall eomply with loeal, bl:lildiflg ana eleetrical eo des.
4. Indiyial:lal teflant pylofl, mOflumeflt, or pole sigfls will flOt be permitted.
5. No sigrI of IHI)' sort will be permitted Ofl C(HIOpy roofs or ouildiflg roofs.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
I. This docl:lmeflt efltitlea "Master Sign PI(HI f-or a Ml:llti Teflaflt Office Bl:lildiflg" shall be the
master sigfl pl(HI eriteria f-or the 539 S. FitFless Drive bl:lildiflg.
2. The inteflt of this Master Sigfl Pl(HI is to proviae the gl:lidelifles f1eeessary to achieve a
coordiflated, bal(HIced, (HId appealiflg signage eflviroflmeflt for 539 S fitfless Drive builcliflg.
3. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing entity for
written approval. A design review sign application, accompanied by written approval of the
managing entity, 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 case of any conflict between Eagle City Code and the criteria specified herein,
the more restrictive shall apply.
4. Monument sign~ will not be used.
5. Building Wall Signage will be constructed as follows:
a. Each tenant is permitted two building wall signs as long as their lease space abuts two
different elevations of the building. If the tenant is permitted to construct two building
wall signs the signs shall be located on different sides of the building ',,'/ill be efltitled to a
maximl:lm of two sigfls.
b. Signage may be placed only on the north, south, or aRti east elevations.
c. Building wall signage shall be placed within the approved sign areas as designated on
Exhibit' A' ~ shov/iflg the primary loeatiofl Ofl the florth ele'latiofl (HId the seeofldary
locatiofl Ofl the east elevatiofl desigrIated 01'1 Exhibit 'B' ~ and the tertiary loeatiofl Ofl tee
some elevatiofl designated Ofl Exhibit 'C'.
d. No wall signs are permitted on the west elevation.
e. Ofl the sOl:lth elevatiofl, tee bottom of the .B.euilding wall signage proposed on the south
building elevation shall fffilSt-be a minimum of 10 feet above ft:em grade.
f. Ofl the florth elevatiofl, the .B.euilding wall signage proposed on the north building
elevation shall fffilSt be placed between the top of door/window and the bottom of the
gable.
g. All building wall signs are to be non-illuminated.
h. The building wall sign may include a logo mark.
I. All text and/or logo marks are to be painted flat/matte colors per tenant's identity program.
J. All text and logo marks must be constructed from either Aluminum or HDU (High
Density Urethane) and must be at least Yz" thick but no more than I Yz" thick.
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k. All wall sign elements shall be stud mounted with a minimum of W' off the face of the
building and a maximum of 2" from wall surface.
6. Any other signage such as temporary, grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City Code.
7. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code.
8. 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.
9. ;\ sign permit is reEJ.l:lired for all proposed sigfls '.vit-hifl the Ml:llti tenaFlt offiee bl:lildiflg.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
I. No animated, flashing or audible signs will be permitted.
2. No internal illumination will be permitted.
3. All signs and their installation shall comply with local, building and electrical codes.
4. Individual tenant pylon, monument, or pole signs will not be permitted.
5. No sign of any sort will be permitted on canopy roofs or building roofs.
· Staff defers comment with regard to the proposed design and master sign plan criteria 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 January 14,2010, 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 (Butler and McCullough absent) to approve DR-74-03 MOD for a design
review application to modify the Master Sign Plan for 539 South Fitness Place, including a
building wall sign for School of Rock 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:
1. Comply with any applicable conditions of the Master Sign Plan for Merrill Subdivision No.4 (DR-73-
03).
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2. The following shall be the criteria for the 539 S Fitness Place Multi-tenant Office Building:
Master Sign Plan Criteria
For the 539 S Fitness Drive Multi-tenant Office Building
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
I. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing entity for
written approval. A design review sign application, accompanied by written approval of the
managing entity, 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 case of any conflict between Eagle City Code and the criteria specified herein,
the more restrictive shall apply.
2. Monument sign~ will not be used.
3. Building Wall Signage will be constructed as follows:
a. Each tenant is permitted two building wall signs as long as their lease space abuts two
different elevations of the building. If the tenant is permitted to construct two building wall
signs the signs shall be located on different sides of the building.
b. Signage may be placed only on the north, south, or east elevations.
c. Building wall signage shall be placed within the approved sign areas as designated on
Exhibit 'A', Exhibit 'B', and Exhibit 'C'.
d. No wall signs are permitted on the west elevation.
e. Building wall signage proposed on the south building elevation shall be a minimum of 10
feet above grade.
f. Building wall signage proposed on the north building elevation shall be placed between
the top of door/window and the bottom of the gable.
g. All building wall signs are to be non-illuminated.
h. The building wall sign may include a logo mark.
1. All text and/or logo marks are to be painted flat/matte colors per tenant's identity program.
J. All text and logo marks must be constructed from either Aluminum or HDU (High
Density Urethane) and must be at least \;2" thick but no more than 1 Yz" thick.
k. All wall sign elements shall be stud mounted with a minimum of \!.i" off the face of the
building and a maximum of 2" from wall surface.
I. If signs have multiple layers, a minimum of \!.i" thick material shall be used for each
additional laver. No vinyl applications are permitted.
4. Any other signage such as temporary, grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City Code.
5. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code.
6. 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.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
I. No animated, flashing or audible signs will be permitted.
2. No internal illumination will be permitted.
3. All signs and their installation shall comply with local, building and electrical codes.
4. Individual tenant pylon, monument, or pole signs will not be permitted.
5. No sign of any sort will be permitted on canopy roofs or building roofs.
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3. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
4. Provide revised building elevations showing the specific location of the School of Rock building wall
sign. Provide a revised sign plan showing the thickness of the materials to be used in the School of
Rock building wall sign to comply with the master sign plan as modified herein. The revised
elevations and sign 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.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
I . A building permit/zoning permit shaU 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 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 December 14,2009.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-74-03 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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DATED this 28th day ofJanuary 2010.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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