Findings - DR - 2011 - DR-08-11 - Two Building Wall Signs And A Monument Sign BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR )
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR TWO BUILDING )
WALL SIGNS AND A MONUMENT SIGN )
FOR SPRING CREEK OFFICE LLC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-08-11
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their
consideration on April 14, 2011. 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:
Spring Creek Office, LLC, represented by Mike Fairchild, Architect, is requesting design review
approval to construct two non illuminated building wall signs and a monument sign. The site is
located on the north side of East State Street approximately 350-feet west of Hill Road at 971 East
Winding Creek Drive.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on March 10, 2011.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On March 16, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for the common
area landscaping within Winding Creek Subdivision (DR-08-04).
On November 9, 2005, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for a multi-
tenant office building(DR-83-05).
On November 9, 2005, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for a master
sign plan for a multi-tenant office building(DR-84-05).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-07-11 (design review application for an office building).
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU-DA-P(Mixed Use with development agreement PUD)
F. SIGNAGE:
Two Building Wall Signs (north and south elevations)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 2' 2"high x 9' 4"wide N/A
Area of Signage 21-square feet(approximately) 72-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
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Monument Sign
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 4' 4"high x 6' wide 6' high(maximum)*
Area of Signage 8-square feet(approximately) 30-square feet(maximum)*
Illumination 15 watt HPS ground mounted light fixtures Interior-illumination prohibited
Sign Landscaping 225-square feet(approximately) 24-square feet(minimum)
*Note:Height and square footage of monument sign when located within 40'of the building.
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Building Wall Signs: ''/2"thick painted matte black mounted flush to the face of the building.
Monument Sign: Cultured stone to match the building, 1/8" aluminum powder coated background
with 1/"thick brushed aluminum letters and logo mounted flush to the face of the sign.
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
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.
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• 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 two (2) non illuminated building wall signs. One sign
is to be located north building elevation and one sign is to be located on the south building
elevation. The letters and logo are proposed to be constructed from %2" thick sintra, painted
matte black, and mounted flush to the face of the building. The monument sign is to be
constructed of cultured stone to match that which is used in the construction of the building.
A 1/8" aluminum powder coated background will be installed on the face of the sign with
custom 1/4" thick brushed aluminum letters and logo mounted flush to the face of the
monument sign.
• 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 April 14, 2011, 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 (McCullough and Whittaker absent)to approve DR-08-11 for a design
review application for two building wall signs and a monument sign for Spring Creek Office LLC,
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. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
2. Any ground mounted floodlights used to illuminate the monument sign shall be screened or located so
they do not shine onto the roadway or onto any nearby property. The light fixtures shall be concealed
or screened with perimeter landscaping providing a 12 month screen of sufficient height and density to
conceal such fixtures.
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3. The landscape plan, date stamped by the City on March 10, 2011, is approved.
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,
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 March 10, 2011.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-08-11) 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 28th day of April 2011.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THECITYO E GLE
Ada Co. , Id hs
Eric ' . McCul ough, Chairman
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Regulatory Taking Notice: Applicant has the right, pursuant to section 67-8003, Idaho Code, to request a
regulatory taking analysis
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