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Findings - CC - 2020 - DR-91-19 - Msp/Multi-Tenant Office Bldg E / Truman Cove Subd BEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION ) FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER ) SIGN PLAN FOR A MULTI-TENANT OFFICE ) (BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL,MEDICAL ) AND DENTAL) BUILDING WITHIN TRUMAN ) COVE SUBDIVISION FOR ) FOR RENNISON COMPANIES,INC. ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR-91-19 The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle City Council for their action on April 14, 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: Rennison Companies, Inc., represented by Walt Lindgren with Lindgren:Labrie Architecture, is requesting design review approval of a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office(business and professional, medical and dental)building. The 1.82-acre site is located south of East Riverside Drive approximately 440-feet east of South Stellar Cove Avenue at 2121 East Riverside Drive within the proposed Truman Cove Subdivision No. 4. B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: The City of Eagle received the application for this item on February 6, 2020. C. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: Multi-tenant Office Building(DR-90-19). D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: On November 10,2015,the Eagle City Council approved a rezone and preliminary plat for Eagle Lakes Subdivision(RZ-10-15 and PP-07-15). On June 13, 2017,the Eagle City Council approved the final plat for Truman Cove Subdivision No. 1 (formerly known as Eagle Lakes Subdivision)(FP-01-17). On May 27, 2018, the Eagle City Council approved a development agreement modification for TPC Brooklyn Park Investors, LLC (RZ-10-15 MOD). On September 11, 2018, the City Council approved a development agreement (in lieu of a PUD) modification and preliminary plat modification for Truman Cove Subdivision (flea Eagle Lakes Subdivision), a previously approved 301-unit, 80-lot (51-single-family, 6-multi-family [consisting of 250-units], 12 commercial, 10-common, and 1-private street) subdivision. The subdivision modification includes 327-units, 110-lots (77-single-family, 6-multi-family [consisting of 250-units], 12-commercial, and 15-common [consisting of 1-private street, 1-private alley, and 1-access drive]) (RZ-10-15 MOD2 & PP-07-15 MOD). On January 8, 2019, the City Council approved a modification to Condition of Development#3.6 of the rezone development agreement associated with the approved Truman Cove Subdivision(RZ-10-15 MOD3). Page 1 of 13 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2019\DR-9l-19 MSP for a Multi-tenant Office Bldg E Truman Cove Sub No 4 ccf docx On August 27,2019,the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for a two-story multi- tenant clinic/office (business and professional/medical and dental) building for Rennison Companies, Inc. (DR-48-19). On August 27, 2019, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant clinic/office (business and professional/medical and dental) building within Truman Cove Subdivision No. 4 for Rennison Companies,Inc. (DR-49-19). For additional property history see:DR-58-15, DR-59-15, DR-58-15 MOD, LLA-01-17, DR-34-18, DR-14-19, DR-32-19, DR-33-19, and DR-34-19, DR-14-19MOD, LLA-05-19. E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Mixed Use. F. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU-DA(Mixed Use with a development agreement). G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT: Not in the DDA, TDA, CEDA, or DSDA. H. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT: Yes. I. SIGNAGE: Building Wall Signs _ I Sign Data Proposed Required Wall Sign Dimensions Varies depending on tenant's Varies based on tenant lease space font and logo Area of Signage Varies depending on tenant's 10% of total area of building face font and logo (maximum) ' Illumination Non-illuminated, halo Interior-illumination prohibited illuminated, or externally illuminated I Materials As limited within the master Suggested materials to be used I sign plan include metal,fiberglass,plastic,and acrylic. J. AGENCY RESPONSES: None. K. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date. THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED AND REVIEWED THE FOLLOWING 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". Page 2 of 13 K;\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2019\DR-91-19 MSP for a Multi-tenant Office Bldg E Truman Cove Sub No 4 ccf docx • 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(B): Definitions: AREA OF THE BUILDING FACE: The general outer surface of an exterior wall of a building. The area of the building face shall be a total area of such surface, including the area of doors and windows which open into such face, if any. FACE OF SIGN: The surface of the sign area upon, against or through which the message is displayed or illustrated. MASTER SIGN PLAN: A plan designed to show the relationship of signs for any cluster of buildings intended for business occupancy,or any single building containing more than one business or any arrangement of business buildings or shops which constitute a visual entity as a whole. These include developments such as shopping centers, mini-malls, business parks,and multi-tenant commercial, office or industrial buildings housing four(4)or more businesses. Additionally, a master sign plan may be submitted for a single business if the owner chooses to submit an application for a master sign plan for said business. SIGN AREA: The entire area within a single, contiguous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of writing, representation, logo, emblem or any figure or similar character,together with any form or other material or color forming an integral part of the display or used to differentiate such sign area from the background against which it is placed. The sign area shall not include the necessary supports or uprights on which the sign is placed, and superficial, nonilluminated column covers, ornamental trim and other such incidental objects attached thereto, or portions of the sign structure which are not designed to convey a message. • Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C): Provisions and Requirements: 1. Wall Signs(Flat and Perpendicular): b. Each business within a multi-tenant building shall be allowed a maximum of three(3)wall signs provided that each sign is placed on a different side of the building. d. For a multi-tenant building the total sign area of all wall signs shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the area of the building face to which they are attached, except that the total sign area for wall signs that are visible from a state highway shall be a maximum of twenty percent(20%)of the area of the building face to which they are attached. Page 3 of 13 K\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2019\DR-91-19 MSP for a Multi-tenant Office Bldg E Truman Cove Sub No 4 ccf docx • Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(15)Master Sign Plan: A "master sign plan", as defined by this article, shall be required to be submitted to the city for review and approval. The purpose of a master sign plan is to coordinate signs, and create a plan that establishes a building or site's overall sign design. The master sign plan shall show sign colors, styles and locations of buildings, maximum size, illumination, and materials to be used. The master sign plan may be approved by the city with elements that require suspension or relaxation of the height, area, number of signs, or locations of signs specified within this article if the city council finds that extraordinary conditions exist which allow suspension or relaxation,but that any suspension or relaxation will still meet the intent of this article and: a. The development site contains unique or unusual physical conditions such as topography, proportion, size or relation to a public street that would limit or restrict normal sign visibility; or b. The proposed or existing development exhibits unique characteristics of land use, architectural style, site location,physical scale, historical interest or other distinguishing features that justify variation from conventional development; or c. The proposed signage incorporates special design features such as logos, emblems,murals, statuaries or similar architectural elements that are designed in a manner determined by the city to be architecturally compatible to the sign and area. • 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 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. Page 4 of 13 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2019\DR-91-19 MSP for a Multi-tenant Office Bldg E Truman Cove Sub No.4 ccf docx '! 1 C. DISCUSSION: • The applicant is requesting approval of a master sign plan for Eagle Lakes Building E Multi-tenant Office (business and professional, medical and dental) building. Staff recommends the following changes to the document titled"Eagle Lakes Office Building 'E' Eagle Lakes—Eagle,Idaho"with text shown with underline to be added. Master Sign Plan Eagle Lakes Building E Multi-Tenant Office(Business and Professional,Medical and Dental)Building General Notes(Typical): 1. The tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the developer or developer's management 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 staff review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated herein as well as the Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict between the Eagle City Code and the criteria specified herein, the more restrictive requirements shall apply. 2. Wall Sign materials may consist of cast metal, fiberglass,plastic, acrylic(or similar)and shall be a minimum of IA"and a maximum of 8"thick. Wall Signs may be surface-mounted or held off face of building a maximum of 4". Illuminated and non-illuminated channel letter signs may also be incorporated. 3. Wall Signs shall consist of individual letters and/or logos. Fonts (styles and sizes) and logos shall be as proposed by individual tenant(typical). 4. Wall Sign size and locations: Example Wall Sign locations are illustrated on building elevation sheets. Final sign location and sizes will be provided as part of the tenant design review sign application. Wall signs shall be allowed on two sides of the building. Each business within the multi-tenant building is allowed a maximum of three wall signs provided each sign is placed on a different side of the building. Size of signs shall not exceed 10%of the area of the building face to which it is attached. Site Specific Requirements: 1. Wall Signs shall be parallel to the face of the building. 2. Wall Sign Illumination: a. The building facade shall be provided with electrical power at the designated signage locations to accommodate sign illumination. b. Wall signs may be"halo" illuminated,non-illuminated,or by floodlighting as defined in City ordinance. 3. Signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code. Building Address Number(Typical of 1): 1. Cast metal building address numbers shall be located on the face of building. Directional Signs(Typical): 1. None proposed. Monument Signs(Typical):N/A Page 5 of 13 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2019\DR-91-19 MSP for a Multi-tenant Office Bldg E Truman Cove Sub No,4 ccf docx Sign Examples: Wall Sign (Parallel) Cast Metal,Acrylic, or Plastic w/Halo Lighting: i . . . :AP 61' _ . . l li . .... . ...), „.., --4:411 ' 1000 i'' VI t .. : ''' .‘ 1 -t•.: 1,1.14 • 0. 4 )16- . , Wall Sign(Parallel)—Cast Metal, Acrylic, or Plastic ZIt `4 '..A5'R' , 462, F i , i , . 14J ! !I3 . #"4-;#"4-; f , t. i? - tLH OW rt”I ' '• , .' ry' .5 a 1l}'� . ' J I. ..� / ,< < ,. -a. 'rY 1 e.' �Y�l .► • �_ c.,-.:: � 1 t..j . I• ...1.•' - If - .•^.' r-4 r1 - {'rte" L�y Page 6 of 13 K\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2019\DR-91-19 MSP for a Multi-tenant Office Bldg E Truman Cove Sub No.4 ccf docx Sign Placement: ... - .-... . 4,.. /- •• '[..t : 11. f • : -1 ------- Li !', 1 1 1 'nil III I 1 I 1, .. 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PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD: A. A meeting to consider the application was held before the Design Review Board on March 12,2020,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. BOARD DELIBERATION: (Granicus time 47:12) Upon completion of the applicant's and staffs presentations,the Board discussed during deliberation that: • The Board affirms the proposed master sign plan criteria complies with Eagle City Code. BOARD DECISION: The Board voted 4 to 0 (Grubb, Duperault, and Baer absent) to recommend approval of DR-91-19 for a design review application for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office (business and professional, medical and dental) building for Rennison Companies, Inc., 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 March 26,2020. PUBLIC MEETING OF THE COUNCIL: A. A meeting to consider the application was held before the City Council on April 14, 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-91-19 for a design review application for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office(business and professional, medical and dental)building for Rennison Companies, Inc.,with the following Design Review Board recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval. SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The following shall be the master sign plan for Eagle Lakes Building E Multi-Tenant Office Building: Master Sign Plan Eagle Lakes Building E Multi-Tenant Office(Business and Professional,Medical and Dental)Building General Notes (Typical): 1. The tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the developer or developer's management 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 staff review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated herein as well as the Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict between the Eagle City Code Page 8 of 13 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2019\DR-91-19 MSP for a Multi-tenant Office Bldg E Truman Cove Sub No.4 ccf docx and the criteria specified herein,the more restrictive requirements shall apply. 2. Wall Sign materials may consist of cast metal, fiberglass, plastic, acrylic(or similar)and shall be a minimum of 1/2"and a maximum of 8"thick. Wall Signs may be surface-mounted or held off face of building a maximum of 4". Illuminated and non-illuminated channel letter signs may also be incorporated. 3. Wall Signs shall consist of individual letters and/or logos. Fonts (styles and sizes) and logos shall be as proposed by individual tenant(typical). 4. Wall Sign size and locations: Example Wall Sign locations are illustrated on building elevation sheets. Final sign location and sizes will be provided as part of the tenant design review sign application. Wall signs shall be allowed on two sides of the building. Each business within the multi-tenant building is allowed a maximum of three wall signs provided each sign is placed on a different side of the building. Size of signs shall not exceed 10%of the area of the building face to which it is attached. Site Specific Requirements: 1. Wall Signs shall be parallel to the face of the building. 2. Wall Sign Illumination: a. The building façade shall be provided with electrical power at the designated signage locations to accommodate sign illumination. b. Wall signs may be "halo" illuminated,non-illuminated, or by floodlighting as defined in City ordinance. 3. Signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code. Building Address Number(Typical of 1): 1. Cast metal building address numbers shall be located on the face of building. Directional Signs (Typical): 1. None proposed. Monument Signs (Typical): N/A Page 9 of 13 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2019\DR-91-19 MSP for a Multi-tenant Office Bldg E Truman Cove Sub No 4 ccf docx Sign Examples: Wall Sign (Parallel) Cast Metal, Acrylic, or Plastic w/Halo Lighting: .' . 4.,,d1 i ' , . ,.. * V 1) .1... s r AOit` 1 Wall Sign (Parallel)—Cast Metal, Acrylic, or Plastic dr L 000 Z. .'' , 11111141114.1:11174°,•b.:'.....' ri r It' 1 '- ' '° 4; If:Sk /PI b P r i 9 ti i ii. 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II ] I il l, ii 1 , . , l .- -- ! ii Ji II 1 F--'-' - L 1 I I 1 i i M 1 'll 7-j—I ' -- L --_,_ alisini.WO -_---, "--------____ -,.....,5, --.-- .. .........- -,_.--- -...,_ --- , ..._ - _ n. --r- .,.- .--„ , . -tit! u 1 1 -:-Inf,----1-, Iiy -, --,---HI[lit L--7'.- I ii, __, .',.J.L2. , I ---- ..- i ...... ...south 4:_zr---1. . - -- -- - '`. r•tr -4 • ...._ ,, ... _ .- .._ :--.- -_ -.- -- - ---------....,,1"---•-•..„-: ."-----:.:-- , ‘ it L._ rfj„.[.ti.: ILI, Aa-- - - - ''-1---0----1,--i 11--L-f i It_ 1 I I 1 _.__ 1 17,.N.. D=[-1 1.1111"M E i!.i•., Page 1 1 of 13 KAPlanning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2019\DR-91-19 MSP for a Multi-tenant Office Bldg E Truman Cove Sub No.4 ccf docx 2. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site. NOTE: 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/or 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-91-19) 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 master sign plan criteria is in compliance with Eagle City Code section 8-2A-8 and the building wall signs will be required to be harmonious with the architectural design of the building and will not cover nor detract from desirable architectural features. Page 12 of 13 K.\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2019\DR-91-19 MSP for a Multi-tenant Office Bldg E Truman Cove Sub No 4 ccf docx DATED this 14th day of April 2020. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE Ada County, Idaho cit, 40, (-)---"*"...- . Jason Pierce,Mayor ATTEST: '►`�l...�s.n .y" I . SF:RA C . J/` Ct"..•le 4p 4 i; f� E+ Sharon K ergrnann, Eagle City, ler$* ;EA � • * AL I :" "Pi'%. ; 6 A.Z+:: "••,,ATF OF IS) . ►•.......I•. • Page 13 of 13 K\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2019\DR-9l-l9 MSP for a Multi-tenant Office Bldg E Truman Cove Sub No 4 ccf docx