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Findings - DR - 2011 - DR-75-02 MOD - Modify Master Sign Plan For Eagle Professional Park Including Wall & A Frame Signs For Switcharooz 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 EAGLE ) PROFESSIONAL PARK,INCLUDING A ) BUILDING WALL SIGN AND A-FRAME ) SIGN FOR SWITCHAROOZ ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR-75-02 MOD 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: Switcharooz Children's Resale, represented by Gene Lopez, is requesting design review approval to modify the master sign plan for the Eagle Professional Park. The applicant is also requesting approval of a building wall sign and a-frame sign for Switcharooz Children's Resale. The site is located on the west side of North Stierman Way approximately 180-feet north of East State Street at 125 and 151 North Stierman Way. B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: The City of Eagle received the application for this item on March 10, 2011. C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: On January 28, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved a design review sign application for the master sign plan for Eagle Professional Park(DR-75-02 MOD). D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS:None E. ZONING DESIGNATION: CBD(Central Business District) F. SIGNAGE: Proposed Switcharooz Perpendicular Building Wall Sign Sign Data Proposed Required Wall Sign Dimensions 2' 6"high x 4' wide N/A Area of Signage 10-square feet 44-square feet(maximum) Illumination Non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited Page 1 of 9 K,\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2002\DR-75-02 MOD mstr sign plan drf doc Existing Eagle Pediatrics Parallel Building Wall Sign Sign Data Proposed Required Wall Sign Dimensions 1' 10"high x 6' wide N/A Area of Signage 11-square feet 42-square feet(maximum) Illumination Non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited Monument Sign Sign Data Proposed Required Sign Dimensions 8' high x 8' 6"wide 8' high(maximum) Area of Signage 29-square feet(approximately) 50-square feet(maximum) Illumination Four(4) ground mounted light fixtures Interior-illumination prohibited Sign Landscaping 240-square feet(approximately) 87-square feet(minimum) Approved but Not Constructed East Building Wall Sign for 151 N. Stierman Way Sign Data Proposed Required Wall Sign Dimensions Varies depending on tenant To be determined Area of Signage 25-square feet(maximum) 48-square feet(maximum) Illumination Non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited South Building Wall Sign for 151 N. Stierman Way Sign Data Proposed Required Wall Sign Dimensions Varies depending on tenant To be determined Area of Signage 25-square feet(maximum) 40-square feet(maximum) Illumination Non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited G. SIGN MATERIALS: Switcharooz Sign—Two(2) sheets of 3 millimeter dibond with digitally printed vinyl and laminate logo and lettering applied to the face of the dibond. A steel mount will be located between the two pieces of dibond and attached perpendicular to the face of the building. 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 Page 2 of 9 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2002\DR-75-02 MOD mstr sign plan drf doc 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-8(B) WALL SIGN (PERPENDICULAR): A sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure with the face(s) of the sign perpendicular to the plane of said wall, and not extending over thirty six inches(36") from the wall of the building or structure. • 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(D) Special Portable Signs: Special portable signs, which are not classified as portable temporary signs as regulated within this title, which are used on an ongoing daily basis throughout the year may be permitted by the city if the following criteria is complied with: 1. Special portable signs shall require a design review application and City Council approval. 2. Special portable signs shall be unique in character with styles designed in accordance with Eagle architecture. Materials shall be weatherproofed and shall be properly maintained. 3. Illumination for special portable signs is prohibited. 4. No more than one special portable sign shall be permitted for any business. 5. Special portable signs shall be a maximum of sixteen(16) square feet along roadways with three(3)or less travel lanes with a speed limit of twenty five (25)miles per hour Page 3 of 9 K\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2002\DR-75-02 MOD mstr sign plan drf.doc or less and twenty five(25) square feet along roadways with more than three(3)travel lanes or along roadways with a speed limit of over twenty five(25)miles per hour. 6. Special portable signs shall be a maximum of five feet(5') in height along roadways with three (3)or less travel lanes with a speed limit of twenty five(25)miles per hour or less and seven feet(7') in height along roadways with more than three(3)travel lanes or along roadways with a speed limit of over twenty five(25)miles per hour. 7. Special portable signs shall only be permitted on, or on the sidewalk adjacent to, the parcel on which the business is located and shall not be permitted on any other parcel except that any multi-tenant site shall have the sign on the site and not on any other site. 8. Special portable signs on a public sidewalk abutting the business's parcel may be permitted if a minimum of five feet(5') of unobstructed walkway, or ADA required minimum, remains for pedestrians. 9. Any sign in a driveway or street sight vision triangle shall be a maximum of thirty two inches (32")high measured from the driveway or street. 10. Special portable signs shall not be permitted to be on or within any berm or any portion of a landscaped area unless the sign is placed in a location so it is level and does not inhibit or block an irrigation system or maintenance or access thereto. 11. Special portable signs shall be moved inside of the building at the end of each business day. 12. Special portable signs shall be permitted for no longer than six(6)months per calendar year unless a six(6)month extension of time is approved by the Zoning Administrator. Upon finding that the subject special portable sign remains in good repair and finish,the Zoning Administrator may grant subsequent six(6)month extensions. This administrative decision may be appealed to the city council in accordance with Section 8-7-4 of this code. 13. Banner signs shall not be considered special portable 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(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. Page 4 of 9 K_\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2002\DR-75.02 MOD msir sign plan drf doc C. DISCUSSION: • On January 28, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved a master sign plan for Eagle Professional Park(the buildings located at 125 and 151 North Stierman Way). The master sign plan provided a monument sign and indicated where signs were to be located on each building, as well as the color, material, and size of any proposed signs. The applicant is requesting to modify the master sign plan to provide greater visibility of their lease space in the building located at 125 North Stierman Way. If the applicant constructed a building wall sign per the master sign plan, the sign would be located on the north side of the building facing the parking lot. The applicant's concern is that people driving north on North Stierman Way will not see their business location unless they see the monument sign, at which time they may have already passed the entrance to the parking lot. The applicant is requesting approval to construct a perpendicular building wall sign for Switcharooz, to be located on the east building elevation. The sign will be mounted to the east face of the building just under the soffit. The perpendicular sign is proposed to be four feet (4') long. The soffit is approximately one foot six inches (1' 6") deep, therefore, two feet six inches (2' 6")would extend beyond the fascia of the building. Per Eagle City Code, a perpendicular sign shall not extend over thirty six inches (36") from the wall of the building or structure. Staff defers comment regarding the length of the perpendicular sign to the Design Review Board. • There will be approximately six feet four inches (6' 4") between the bottom of the perpendicular building wall sign and the sidewalk. While Eagle City Code does not specifically address a minimum clearance between a perpendicular building wall sign and the sidewalk, it does specify a minimum clearance for freehanging signs and the sidewalk of seven foot six inches (7' 6"). In order to prohibit people from walking under the perpendicular building wall sign the applicant is proposing to move the trash receptacle, which is currently located in the plaza area, under the sign. • The applicant is requesting approval of a special portable sign for Switcharooz. The a-frame sign is constructed of black powder coated metal with an interchangeable display area. The display area will be digitally printed vinyl and laminated with the name and logo of Switcharooz. The applicant is proposing to place the a-frame sign on the sidewalk in front of their lease space adjacent to North Stierman Way. • Staff recommends the following criteria for the"Eagle Professional Park". Eagle Professional Park 1. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the Eagle Professional Park managing entity for written approval. A design review sign application, accompanied by the written approval of the managing entity, shall be submitted to the City for any proposed signs for City review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated herein as well as Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict between Eagle City Code and the criteria specified herein,the more restrictive requirements shall apply. 2. Monument Sign: • One monument sign will be permitted to identify the buildings located at 125 and 151 North Stierman Way, which will consist of brick and metal (metal to be painted to match the buildings located at 125 North Stierman Way) with vinyl letters on aluminum panel. The tenant names on the monument sign shall be black vinyl. The font style for lettering on the monument will be Dauphin. The addition of new tenants shall comply with this same letter style and will be the subject to approval from the property owner and the City of Eagle). • The monument sign can be illuminated by ground mounted light fixtures with a total Page 5 of 9 K_\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2002\DR-75.02 MOD mstr sign plan drfdoc of four 70-watt high pressure sodium ground mounted lights (two on each side of the monument sign). The ground mounted light fixtures are required to be completely screened from view by landscaping. Building Wall Signs: • Parallel Building Wall Signs: • Constructed of/"thick flat cut out aluminum or sentra(plastic composite). • Mounted flush to the face of the building. • Logos will be considered, however will be the subject to the approval from the property owner and the City of Eagle. • Colors for wall signs shall consist of black. • Lighting shall consist of recessed soffit lighting located on the building. • Perpendicular Building Wall Signs: • Constructed of two sheets of 3 millimeters thick diabond material. • Logo and lettering shall be vinyl applied to diabond material. • Colors shall be earth tone and/or complement the colors of the building. • Lighting shall consist of recessed soffit lighting located on the building. • Miscellaneous Building Wall Signage: • No internally illuminated or flood lit building wall signs shall be permitted. • Cabinet style building wall signs are prohibited. • Sculptured signs may be permitted. • Other than limited temporary identification, no paper, canvas, banners, painted wall signs, or painted wood signs will be permitted. • Building wall sign locations are identified on the attached building elevations (see Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference). Entry Door Signs: • Door signs identifying the business and/or indicating business hours, emergency phone numbers, etc. (not to exceed two (2) square feet) shall be allowed in vinyl letters. Logos will be permitted(not to exceed two(2)square feet). 3. Compliance with this sign criteria will be strictly enforced. The tenant or purchaser or his sign contractor shall remove any non-conforming signs at their expense upon demand of the Owner. 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. • 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. Page 6 of 9 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2002\DR-75-02 MOD mslr sign plan drf doc 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-75-02 MOD for a design review application to modify the master sign plan for Eagle Professional Park, including a building wall sign and a-frame sign for Switharooz, with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval with text shown with strike thru to be deleted by the Board and text shown with underline to be added by the Board. SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. All signs shall comply with the master sign plan criteria for the Master Sign Plan for Eagle Professional Park. 2. The following document titled"Master Sign Plan for Eagle Professional Park", shall be the master sign plan criteria for the buildings located at 125 and 151 North Stierman Way. Eagle Professional Park 1. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the Eagle Professional Park managing entity for written approval. A design review sign application, accompanied by the written approval of the managing entity, shall be submitted to the City for any proposed signs for City review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated herein as well as Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict between Eagle City Code and the criteria specified herein, the more restrictive requirements shall apply. 2. Monument Sign: • One monument sign will be permitted to identify the buildings located at 125 and 151 North Stierman Way, which will consist of brick and metal (metal to be painted to match the buildings located at 125 North Stierman Way) with vinyl letters on aluminum panel. The tenant names on the monument sign shall be black vinyl. The font style for lettering on the monument will be Dauphin. The addition of new tenants shall comply with this same letter style and will be the subject to approval from the property owner and the City of Eagle). • The monument sign can be illuminated by ground mounted light fixtures with a total of four 70-watt high pressure sodium ground mounted lights (two on each side of the monument sign). The ground mounted light fixtures are required to be completely screened from view by landscaping. Building Wall Signs: • Parallel Building Wall Signs: • Constructed of thick flat cut out aluminum or sentra(plastic composite). • Mounted flush to the face of the building. • Logos will be considered, however will be the subject to the approval from the property owner and the City of Eagle. • Colors for wall signs shall consist of black. • Lighting shall consist of recessed soffit lighting located on the building. • Perpendicular Building Wall Signs: • Constructed of two sheets of 3 millimeters thick diabond material. • Logo and lettering shall be vinyl applied to diabond material. • Colors shall be earth tone and/or complement the colors of the building. • Lighting shall consist of recessed soffit lighting located on the building. Page 7 of 9 K,\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2002\DR-75-02 MOD mstr sign plan drfdoc • Miscellaneous Building Wall Signage: • No internally illuminated or flood lit building wall signs shall be permitted. • Cabinet style building wall signs are prohibited. • Sculptured signs may be permitted. • Other than limited temporary identification, no paper, canvas, banners, painted wall signs, or painted wood signs will be permitted. • Building wall sign locations are identified on the attached building elevations (see Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference). Entry Door Signs: • Door signs identifying the business and/or indicating business hours, emergency phone numbers, etc. (not to exceed two (2) square feet) shall be allowed in vinyl letters. Logos will be permitted(not to exceed two(2)square feet). 3. Compliance with this sign criteria will be strictly enforced. The tenant or purchaser or his sign contractor shall remove any non-conforming signs at their expense upon demand of the Owner. 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. 3. The special portable a-frame sign, date stamped by the City on March 10, 2011, is approved with interchangeable sign areas. The special portable a-frame sign shall comply with Eagle City Code. be •- - •• • - - -• :+jacent to North Stierman Way. The special portable 4. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site. 5. The perpendicular building wall sign, date stamped by the City on March 10, 2011, is approved. The proposed sign does not exceed the three foot (3') maximum if measured from the fascia of the building. 6. The applicant should consider darkening the font color on the perpendicular building wall sign to provide greater contrast with the light colored background. 7. Option 1, date stamped by the City on March 10, 2011, showing the metal commercial trash can to be located under the perpendicular sign 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. Page 8 of 9 K.\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2002\DR-75-02 MOD mstr sign plan drf doc 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-75-02 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. 3. The Board recognizes the proposed perpendicular building wall sign extends more than thirty six inches (36") from the wall of the building. However, the Board determined that the perpendicular building wall sign does not exceed thirty six inches(36")when measure from the face of the fascia and recommends the perpendicular building wall sign be approved as presented within this application. DATED this 28th day of April 2011. DESIGN ' VIEW BOARD OF THE C I OF EAGLE fAda n , .aho Eric R. McCullough, Chairman Ep,i,,,.,,,, ATTEST: •• C,,,v0R,� 'e�'. • l., r o e • e :.y SEAL e° ee PO Al V.�•e '" Sharon K. Bergmann, Eagle City ' lerk , y� e•eeeee �� ,� Regulatory Taking Notice: Applicant has the right, pursuant to section 67-8003, Idaho Code, to request a regulatory taking analysis Page 9 of 9 K;\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2002\DR-75-02 MOD mstr sign plan drf doc