Findings - DR - 2010 - DR-08-10 - 2 Building Wall Signs, 1 Monument Sign And Directional Signaage
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR )
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR TWO BUIDLING )
WALL SIGNS, ONE MONUMENT SIGN, AND )
DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE FOR KEY BANK )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-08-10
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their
consideration on May 13,2010. 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:
Key Bank, represented by Craig Slocum with CSHQA, is requesting design review approval to
construct two building wall signs, one monument sign, and directional signage for Key Bank. The
1.11-acre site is located on the north side of East State Street approximately 300-feet east of North
Horseshoe Bend Road at 3144 East State Street (Lot 11, Block 1, YES Subdivision).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on April 8, 2010.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On February 27, 2001, the Eagle City Council approved a preliminary plat for Eagle Towne and
Country Centre (PP-18-00).
On February 27, 2001, the Eagle City Council approved a conditional use permit for conditional
use approval for Eagle Towne & Country Shopping Center and a height exception (CU-18-00).
On April 24, 2001, the Eagle City Council approved the common area landscaping within Eagle
Towne and Country Centre (DR-06-01).
On February 25, 200~, the Eagle City Council approved a final plat for YES Subdivision (Eagle
Towne and Country) (FP-O 1-02).
On May 26, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for a
bank/financial institution with drive up service for Bank of America (DR-II-04).
On May 26, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved a design review sign application for building
wall, monument, and directional signage for Bank of America (DR-12-04).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS:
DR-07-10 (design review application for a bank/financial institution with drive up service lanes)
CU-OI-I0 (conditional use permit for a bank/financial institution with drive up service lanes)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-3 (Highway Business District)
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F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
(South elevation)
Re uired
Wall Si n Dimensions
5' 1 1/8" hi h x 11' 73/8" wide
NIA
Area of Si na e
39-s uare feet
56-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination prohibited
Illumination
Halo-illuminated with red and white neon
Si n Data
Pro
Wall Si n Dimensions
2' 8 Yz" hi h x 17' 10 Yz" wide
NIA
Area of Si na e
Illumination
48-s uare feet
Halo-illuminated with red and white neon
75-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination prohibited
onument Ign
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 6' high x 8' wide 6' high (maximum per the master
- sign plan for Eagle Promenade)
Area of Sign age 19-square feet 30-square feet (maximum per the
master SIgn plan for Eagle
Promenade)
Illumination Ground mounted light fixtures Interior-illumination prohibited
Sie;n Landscapine; 144-square feet (approximately) 57-square feet (minimum)
M S'
South elevation
Si n Data Pro Re uired
Wall Si n Dimensions 1 ' hi h x 2' wide NIA
Area of Si na e To be determined
Illumination Non-illuminated Interior-illumination rohibited
Two Clearance Si ns (South elevation)
Si n Data Pro osed Re uired
Wall Si n Dimensions 7" hi h x 3' 6" wide NIA
Area of Si na e 2-s uare feet each (a To be determined
Illumination Non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
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Si n Data
Two 0 enlClosed Si s (South elevation)
Pro osed Re uired
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
7" hi h x 2' 10" wide NIA
1.6-s uare feet each (a To be determined
LED illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Si n Data
Three Directional Monument Si ns
Pro osed Re uired
3' hi h x 2' 2 Yz" wide 3' hi h (maximum)
2.5-s uare feet each (a To be determined
None Interior-illumination rohibited
Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Key Bank signs - Aluminum reverse-channel letters and logo painted matte black and red. Halo
illuminated with white and red neon. Pegged 2-inches offthe face ofthe wall.
A TM sign - Black aluminum shoebox type sign.
Clearance sign - Black aluminum clearance signs with white lettering.
OpenlClosed signs - Aluminum black cabinets mounted flush to the face of the building and with
LED lights.
Monument sign - Cream colored aluminum face with decorative wood frame and decorative iron.
Key Bank and logo are to be 1" thick fabricated aluminum mounted flush to the face of the
background.
Directional signs - Aluminum signs painted satin black with white vinyl copy.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
ST AFF 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".
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· 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)(I)
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 identific~tion is prohibited on directional signs.
· 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(E)(2)
2. Prohibited Illumination:
a. Internal illumination: All types.
· Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(4)(a)
A freestanding single tenant building shall be allowed two (2) wall signs, provided that, each
sign is placed on a different side of the building. The entire building shall be permitted one
monument sign for every street it fronts. The sides of the building on which the signs are to be
placed shall be shown by the owner, but shall be as approved by the design review board.
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· 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 construct two (2) halo illuminated building wall signs, a monument
sign, directional signage on the building, and four (4) directional monument signs. The building
wall signs are proposed on the south and west building elevations. "Key Bank" is to be painted
black and have white halo illumination and the logo is proposed to be painted red with red halo
illumination. The number and size of these building wall signs comply with Eagle City Code.
· The monument sign is proposed near the southwest corner of the site and complies with the size
and style required by the master sign plan for Eagle Promenade and Eagle City Code.
Landscaping is proposed around the base of the sign in compliance with Eagle City Code.
· The directional signage on the building is proposed to be located on the north and south sides of
the drive up service area indicating the clearance of the drive up service canopy, which lanes are
open or closed, and which lanes provides access to the ATM.
· The four (4) directional monument signs are located throughout the site providing direction to the
A TM and teller service lanes. The four (4) directional signs are located within planter areas
providing landscaping around the base of each of the signs.
· 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 to consider the application was held before the Design Review Board on May 13, 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 3 to 0 (McCullough, Grubb, Whittaker, and Koci absent) to approve DR-08-1 0
for a design review application for two building wall signs, one monument sign, and directional
signage for Key Bank,- 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. Ensure that the proposed monument sign location does not impede the traffic vision triangle
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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.
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,
shaH 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 waiverlvariance 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
constructionlinstallation of such changes. Failure to do so may result in the requirement to modify the
project to comply with the approved design review andlor 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 April 8, 2010.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-08-10) 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 2ih day of May 2010.
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