Findings - CC - 2020 - DR-92-19 - Chase Bank Eimp Signage ORIGL ; AL
BEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR )
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR THREE BUILDING )
WALL SIGNS,FOUR D11tECTIONAL SIGNS, )
AND ONE MONUMENT SIGN FOR CHASE )
BANK FOR CHASE BANK )
iINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-92-19
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle City Council for their action on
February 25,2020. The Eagle City Council 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:
Chase Bank, represented by Kelsey Schauer with Signtech Electrical Advertising,Inc., is requesting
design review approval for three building wall signs,four directional signs,one clearance bar,and
one monument sign. The 1.03-acre site is located on the north side of West Chinden Boulevard
approximately 285-feet east of North Linder Road at 1500 West Chinden Boulevard within the Eagle
Island Marketplace(Lot 4,Block 1,Lazy P Subdivision).
B. APPLICA1'ION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on December 19, 2019. Supplemental
information(revised sign elevations)were received by the City on January 16, 2020.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACi'iONS:
On December 16,2008,the City Council approved a comprehensive plan amendment,annexation,and
rezone with development agreement for Eisenberg Company (CPA-OS-08, A-03-08, and RZ-08-08).
The Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for the comprehensive plan amendment,annexation,and
rezone with development agreement are incorporated herein by reference.
On July 14,2009,the City Council approved a design review application(DR-13-09)for the common
area landscaping for Eagle Island Marketplace, including Fred Meyer and eight (8) multi-tenant
retail/restaurant buildings within Lazy P Subdivision(aka Eagle Island Marketplace).
On July 14, 2009, the City Council approved a design review application (DR-14-09) for the master
sign plan for Eagle Island Marketplace.
On November 10, 2010,the Ada County Board of County Commissioners approved a comprehensive
plan amendment,rezone with development agreement,master site plan and preliminary plat(CPA-OS-
08,A-03-08,and RZ-08-08)for Eagle Island Marketplace.
On November 23, 2010, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 652 for an annexation and rezone
with development agreement of the property associated with Eagle Island Marketplace.Ordinance No.
652 also recognized the vested development rights associated with the approved Ada County
preliminary plat application number 201000571-5.
On February 8,2011,the City Council approved a final plat for Lazy P Subdivision(FP-O1-11).
On August 26, 2014,the City Council approved a combined preliminary/final plat application for
EIMP Subdivision No. 1 for Eisenberg Company(PP/FP-O1-14).
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On December 10,2019,the City Council approved a modification to the development agreement
associated with Eagle Island Marketplace to allow an additional bank/financial institution(with drive-
up service)within Eagle Island Marketplace(RZ-08-08 MOD).
D. COMPANION APPLICA110NS: DR-89-19(Chase Bank building).
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNAi1ON: Mixed Use.
F. ZONING DESIGNA'i'ION: C-3-DA(Highway Business District with a development agreement).
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISiKICT: Not in the DDA, 'IDA, CEDA, or DSDA.
H. URBAN RENEWAL DISiRICT:No.
I. SIGNAGE:
Building Wall Sign(North elevation)
Sign Data Proposed Required*
Wall Sign Dimensions 2' 6"high x 13' 4 15/16"wide(Chase) N/A
3' 4 7/16"high x 3' 4 7/16"wide(logo)
Area of Signage 45-square feet 143-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Halo-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Materials .090 aluminum letters with 4"returns,face Suggested materials to be used
painted MP-33800 White with semi-gloss include aluminum, stainless steel,
finish, returns painted MP-00366 Chase brass and painted sheet metal.
Blue with semi-gloss finish, .090
aluminum logo with 1 '/z" returns painted
MP-49353 Metallic Blue, pegged off the
building 1 '/2",halo illuminated with white
LED
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*Note:Sign dimensions and area of signage approved within the Eagle Island Marketplace Master Sign Plan(DR-14-09 MOD).
Building Wall Sign(West elevation)
Sign Data Proposed Required*
Wall Sign Dimensions 2' 6"high x 13' 4 15/16"wide(Chase) N/A
3' 4 7/16"high x 3' 4 7/16"wide(logo)
Area of Signage 45-square feet 85-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Halo-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Materials .090 aluminum letters with 4"returns,face Suggested materials to be used
painted MP-33800 White with semi-gloss include aluminum, stainless steel,
finish, returns painted MP-00366 Chase brass and painted sheet metal.
Blue with semi-gloss finish, .090
aluminum logo with 1 '/z" returns painted
MP-49353 Metallic Blue, pegged off the
building 1 Y2",halo illuminated with white
LED
*Note:Sign dimensions and area of signage approved within the Eagle Island Marketplace Master Sign Plan(DR-14-09 MOD).
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Building Wall Sign(South elevation)
Sign Data Proposed Required*
Wall Sign Dimensions 2' high x 10' 8 '/4"wide(Chase) N/A
2' 7 Y2"high x 2' 7 'h"wide(logo)
Area of Signage 29-square feet 286-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Halo-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Materials .090 aluminum letters with 4"returns,face Suggested materials to be used
painted MP-33800 White with semi-gloss include aluminum, stainless steel,
finish, returns painted MP-00366 Chase brass and painted sheet metal.
Blue with semi-gloss finish, .090
aluminum logo with 1 '/z" returns painted
MP-49353 Metallic Blue, pegged off the
building 1 Y2",halo illuminated with white
LED
*Note:Sign dimensions and area of signage approved within the Eagle Island Marketplace Master Sign Plan(DR-14-09 MOD).
Two Directional Monument Signs(North of building)
Sign Data Proposed Required*
Wall Sign Dimensions 3' 3"high x 1' 9"wide N/A
Area of Signage 1-square feet 6-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Materials .125" thick aluminum faces, top portion Suggested materials to be used
painted Chase Nickel#19891 with a gloss include aluminum, stainless steel,
finish, bottom portion is painted Chase brass and painted sheet metal.
Dark Nickel #18248 with a gloss finish,
Chase copy is 3M #7725-10 white vinyl,
logo is 3M#3632-127 Blue over#7725-10
White, arrows are 3M Scotchlite #680-10
reflective white vinyl
*Note:Sign dimensions and area of signage approved within the Eagle Island Marketplace Master Sign Plan(DR-14-09 MOD).
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Two Directional Pole Signs(Drive-up area)
Sign Data Proposed Required*
Wall Sign Dimensions 8' 5"high x 1' 2 3/8"wide N/A
Area of Signage 3-square feet 6-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Materials .125" break-formed aluminum sign face, Suggested materials to be used
all exposed surfaces dark nickel Matthews include aluminum, stainless steel,
MP#18248 with gloss finish, Top band is brass and painted sheet metal.
3M #180C-220 Light Silver Metallic
vinyl, support copy to be 3M Scotchlite
#680-10 White, Chase to be 3M film
#7725-10 White vinyl, Octagon to be 3M
film#3632-127 Chase Blue vinyl over 3M
film #7725-10 White vinyl, aluminum
rectangle post with .063"thick aluminum
capplate at top
*Note:Sign dimensions and area of signage approved within the Eagle Island Marketplace Master Sign Plan(DR-14-09 MOD).
Monument Sign(West Chinden Boulevard)
Sign Data Proposed Required*
Sign Dimensions 6' high x 7' wide 6' high(maximum)
Area of Signage 19-square feet 24-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Ground mounted light fixtures to match Interior-illumination prohibited
existing
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Sign Landscaping 100-square feet(approximately) 57-square feet(minimum)
Materials .125" aluminum tenant panel painted Tenant copy will be fabricated from
Matthews Satin White, copy to be cut out flat cutout aluminum and pegged off
3/8" aluminum painted Matthews Satin the face of the tenant panel `/2".
Black, logo to be cut out 3/8" aluminum Tenant is permitted to use their
painted#MP-00366 Chase Blue, letter and color, font, and logo on the tenant
logo pegged off the panel '/2", monument panel. Tenant panel is permitted to
sign base constructed of stone to match be white.
existing monument signs, top panel
painted Green Dupont GS904 semigloss,
letters to be beige vinyl 7725-49,
aluminum frame around the tenant panel is
painted Latte SW6108,side of side painted
Pendula Garden and Lulled Beige per the
exhibit in the master sign plan.
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*Note:Sign dimensions and area of signage approved within the Eagle Island Marketplace Master Sign Plan(DR-14-09 MOD).
J. AGENCY RESPONSES:None.
K. LETTERS FROM 1 HE PUBLIC:None received to date.
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THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED AND REVIEWED THE FOLLOWING STAYY ANALYSIS
PROV1I)ED WITHIN THE STAi REPORT:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING
.1.HIS 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 'i'HIS
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.
a. The "overall sign concept"for multi-tenant business centers to assure that it addresses the
continuity between tenant sign design and building design;
b. The reduction of hazards to motorists,bicyclists and pedestrians as may be caused by or
partially attributable to the distraction and obstruction of improperly located and designed
signs;
c. The provision for effective and necessary business identification systems adapted to the
building design;
d. The continued maintenance of signs throughout their life;and
e. The size, location, design,color,texture, lighting, landscaping,and hours of operations of all
permanent signs and outdoor advertising structures or features to ensure 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)(9)Prohibited Signs:
9. Prohibited Signs: The following signs and attention attracting devices shall be prohibited
within the entire city, except as may otherwise be specifically stated within this subsection.
The signs and other attention attracting devices prohibited herein are subject to removal by
the city at the owner's or user's expense:
a. Pole signs.
. • Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(13) Sign Illumination:
a. The city must find that any illuminated sign permitted under the specific regulations within this
article 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,while encouraging energy efficient lighting.
b. 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
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theme.
c. Floodlighting is permitted only through the use of incandescent,LED and high pressure sodium
light sources.
d. Exposed neon is permitted when used to create the sign letter(s)or as an architectural element
as part of the sign design.A clear covering may be permitted for protection of the neon element.
e. Halo illumination is permitted.
f. Metal halide is not permitted as a light source for signage.
g. All types of internal illumination is prohibited, except for automated signs and drive-
through/drive-up service menu board signs as regulated in this article.
C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is proposing to construct three building wall signs, four directional signs, and one
monument sign for the Chase Bank. Two directional signs(located south of the drive-up area)are
designed with a pole support. Pursuant to Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(9)(a),pole signs are
prohibited. The applicant should be required to provide revised sign elevations showing the two
directional signs(located south of the drive-up area)to have a solid base that match the materials
and colors used in the construction of the building and to match the two directional signs located
north of the building. The revised directional sign elevations should be reviewed and approved by
staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
• The monument sign elevation indicates the sign will be illuminated with ground mounted light
fixtures to match existing,however, detailed cutsheets showing the style,color,wattage,etc.were
not received. In addition, the landscape plan does not show the location of the proposed ground
mounted light fixtures and how they will be screened from view with landscaping. The applicant
should be required to provide detailed lighting cutsheets showing the style,color,wattage,etc. for
the ground mounted light fixtures. The applicant should provide a revised landscape plan showing
the location of the flood lighting. The ground mounted lighting should be screened from view with
landscaping. The detailed lighting cutsheets and revised landscape plan should be reviewed and
approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign
permit.
• The night view elevations for the three building wall signs shows the signs internally illuminated,
however,the sign elevations state the sign is halo-illuminated.Pursuant to Eagle City Code Section
8-2A-8(C)(13)(g), internal illumination is prohibited. The applicant should be required to provide
revised night view elevations for the three building wall signs showing the signs halo-illuminated.
The revised night view elevations should be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance
of a sign permit.
STAKI'RECOMMENDATION PROV1i)ED 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 January 23, 2020,
at which time the Board made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in favor of the application was presented to the Design Review Board by no one (not
including the applicant/representative).
C. Oral testimony in opposition to the application was presented to the Design Review Board by no one.
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BOARD DELIBERATION: (Granicus time 2:45:00)
Upon completion of the applicant's and staffs presentations,the Board discussed during deliberation that:
• The Board affirms the building wall signs,directional signs,and monument sign proposed.
• The Board recommends adding materials at the base of the clearance bar to conceal the bolts.
• The Board requests a colored elevation of the monument sign.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 6 to 0(Grubb absent)to recommend approval of DR-92-19 for a design review
application for three building wall signs, four directional signs and one monument sign for Chase Bank
for Chase Bank,with the following site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of
approval provided within their findings of fact and conclusions of law document,dated February 13,
2020.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE COUNCIL:
A. A meeting to consider the application was held before the City Council on February 25,2020,at which
time the Council made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in favor of the application was presented to the City Council by no one (not including
the applicant/representative).
C. Oral testimony in opposition to the application was presented to the City Council by no one.
COUNCIL DECISION:
The Council voted 4 to 0 to approve DR-92-19 for a design review application for three building wall
signs, four directional signs and one monument sign for Chase Bank for Chase Bank,with the following
Design Review Board recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of
approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Provide revised sign elevations showing the two directional signs to have a solid base that match the
materials and colors used in the construction of the building and to match the two directional signs
located north of the building. The revised directional sign elevations shall be reviewed and approved
by staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
2. Provide detailed lighting cutsheets showing the style,color,wattage, etc. for the ground mounted light
fixtures. Provide a revised landscape plan showing the location of the ground mounted light fixtures.
The ground mounted lighting shall be screened from view with landscaping. The detailed lighting
cutsheets and revised landscape plan should be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the
Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
3. Provide revised night view elevations for the three building wall signs showing the signs halo
illuminated. The revised night view elevations shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the
issuance of a sign permit.
4. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
5. Provide a copy of the electrical permit for the sign installation prior to issuance of a sign permit.
6. Provide a revised sign elevation for the clearance bar showing the bolts concealed by a pedestal
designed using materials proposed on the building such as the stone. The revised sign elevation shall
be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance
of a sign permit.
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7. Provide a colored sign elevation for the monument sign indicating all colors and materials proposed.
The colored sign elevation shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design
Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
NOTA;: In the event a Standard Condition of Approval conflicts with a Site Specific Condition of
Approval contained herein the Site Specific Condition of Approval shall control.
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 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 Council reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-92-19) 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.
2. The Council reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of the proposed design review in terms of
Eagle City Code 8-.2A-13(B)(2)(i),and has concluded:
i. The building wall signs, directional signs, and monument sign will be required to be harmonious
with the architectural design of the existing monument signs throughout Eagle Island Marketplace
and will not cover nor detract from desirable architectural features.
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DATED this 25th day of February 2020.
CITY COUNCIL
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