Findings - DR - 2010 - DR-09-10 - Building Wall Sign
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR )
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A BUILDING WALL )
SIGN FOR INTRACON NORTH AMERICA )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-09-10
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:
Intracon North America, represented by Sarah Hazen, is requesting design review approval to
construct a building wall sign for Intracon North America. The 0.18-acre site is located on the
south side of East Iron Eagle Drive approximately 1,000-feet east of Plaza Drive at 1175 East Iron
Eagle Drive (Lot 3, Block 1, Merrill Subdivision No.5).
B. APPLICA TION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on April 8, 2010.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU (Mixed Use)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Pro osed
2'hi hx8'wide
16-s uare feet
Re uired
NIA
Illumination
N on- illuminated
55-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination prohibited
G. SIGN MATERIALS: Brushed silver dibond background pegged Yz" off the face of the building, with
dark blue routed dibond letters pegged Yz" off the face of the background. The dark blue dibond
underline will be mounted flush to the face of the background.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
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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".
. 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(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 one (1) sixteen (16) square foot non illuminated
building wall sign on the north elevation of the building. The background panel of the sign
will be made of brushed silver dibond. Dark blue dibond letters will be pegged off the
background panel and the underline mounted flush to the face of the background panel. The
proposed materials, colors, and size of the building wall sign comply with Eagle City Code.
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· Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design Review
Board.
ST AFF 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-09-1 0
for a design review application for a building wall sign for Intracon North America, with the
following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of
approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The proposed sign is non illuminated.
2. The banner sign shall be removed upon installation ofthe building wall sign.
3. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
ST ANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. 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
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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 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-09-10) 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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