Findings - DR - 2012 - DR-34-12 - Monument Sign For Iccu BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR )
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MONUMENT SIGN )
FOR IDAHO CENTRAL CREDIT UNION )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-34-12
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on June 14, 2012. 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:
Idaho Central Credit Union, represented by Alexis Townsend with LCA Architects P. A., is
requesting design review approval for a monument sign and drive thru signage for Idaho Central
Credit Union. The 0.69-acre site is located on the northwest corner of East State Street and North
Palmetto Avenue at 768 East State Street within Aquila Village Subdivision.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on May 10, 2012.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-33-12 (design review application for the building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: CBD (Central Business District)
F. SIGNAGE:
Monument Sign
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 7' 11"high x 12' wide 8' high(maximum)
Area of Signage 45-total square feet 60-square feet(maximum)
36-square feet(main text) Automation=20% (maximum)*
9-square feet(automated area-20%)
Illumination Punch through letters illuminated with Interior-illumination prohibited
800 MA fluorescent lights
Sign Landscaping 300-square feet(approximately) 135-square feet(minimum)
*Note:Automated portions of any sign shall not exceed twenty percent(20%)of the face of any sign.
G. SIGN MATERIALS: Stone veneer base to match that used on the building, metal textured finish for
the columns, and asphalt shingles for the roof.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES:None
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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-8(A)(3)
Architectural Compatibility: The number, area, and height of signs as outlined in this article
are intended to be maximum standards which do not necessarily ensure architectural
compatibility. Therefore, in addition to the enumerated maximum standards,the city shall give
consideration to a sign's relationship to the overall appearance of the subject property as well
as the surrounding area.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(A)(3)
Materials And Appearance: It is the intent of this article to encourage interesting, creative,
readable, effective,uncluttered, and well maintained signage. Sign materials and appearance
shall be complementary to the building architecture and colors. The exhibits provided in the
EASD book are examples of the types of sign designs envisioned for the Eagle architecture
theme.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(B)
AUTOMATED SIGN: A sign with a fixed or changing display capable of displaying words,
symbols, figures or images composed of, a series of light emitting elements or moving panels
or parts; including, but not limited to: tripaneled, digital, electronic message boards, light
emitting diodes (LED) signs or signs that in any other way move or create the illusion of
movement. This definition does not include signs with copy that is manually changed.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(B)
ILLUMINATION, PUNCH THROUGH LETTER: A sign with letters, logos or other sign
graphics that are opaque (no light is permitted to shine through them), that are attached to a
sign cabinet or structure that allows light to shine through it. The distance between the letters,
logos, or other sign graphics and the background (surface of the cabinet or structure) is a
maximum of one-half inch (1/2"). The light source is concealed within the cabinet or structure
and is not visible except that illumination from the light source shines though transparent
(nonopaque) background material for no more than one-fourth inch (1/4") around the letters,
logo, and other graphics, creating a halo effect.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(2)(a)
For single-tenant buildings which are not within the DDA, TDA, or within a"shopping
center",monument signs shall not exceed eight feet(8') in height and the sign area shall not
exceed sixty(60)square feet per side.
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• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(8)Automated Signs:
a. Automated signs may be permitted as a part of a monument sign and shall be prohibited in
all other types of signs if the city determines the following:
(1)The lighting shall be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives,
or with any specific objective of this article;
(2)The lighting shall be installed, operated, and maintained to be harmonious and
appropriate in appearance with the existing and intended character of the general vicinity
and will not change the essential character of the same area; and
(3)The lighting will not be disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses.
b. Automated signs shall be prohibited in the downtown development area(DDA)and
transitional development area(TDA).
c. All automated signs that utilize light to create change may change frame content through
dissolve, fade or scroll features only.No sign shall be operated in a manner which the sign,
sign structure, design or pictorial segment of the sign shows full animation, growing, flashing,
rotating content, or otherwise creating an illusion of movement, except for single color text
only message displays scrolling or traveling across the sign area.
d. The signs shall only change frame content not more than every eight(8) seconds. The
change of content must change immediately within a period of less than one second.
e. Based on brightness measured in nit(an illuminative brightness measurement equivalent to
1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays of the source); automated signs
that utilize light to change frames shall contain an autodimmer allowing for no more than five
thousand two hundred(5,200)nit illumination between sunrise and sunset and up to three
hundred(300)nit illumination between sunset and sunrise.
f. The automated sign portion of any sign should be constructed into the sign in a manner in
which it is subordinate to the overall design of the sign. The automated sign portion of any
sign shall not exceed twenty percent(20%) of the face of any sign.
g. Where more than one sign is allowed only one sign may contain an automated sign.
h. The addition of an automated sign to any nonconforming sign is prohibited.
i. Any conforming existing sign or portion of a conforming existing sign that is refaced with
an automated sign shall require a design review approval.
• 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 and high pressure sodium
light sources.
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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.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(14)
Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided at the base of all monument signs. Landscape
plans shall be prepared by or under the responsible control of a licensed landscape architect
with said plans to be duly stamped to clearly identify the preparer. The amount required shall
be three (3)times the size of the largest sign area.
C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is proposing to construct one (1) monument sign for the Idaho Central Credit
Union bank facility proposed on the northwest corner of East State Street and North Palmetto
Avenue at 768 East State Street. The monument sign is to be located near the southeast corner
of the site. The roof and stone base of the monument sign are to be constructed of the same
materials used in the construction of the building and the columns of the sign are to be
fabricated metal with a textured finish, painted to match the color of the building. The face of
the monument sign is to be constructed of 3mm brushed silver dibond. The text and logo are
to be constructed of punch through signage that will be flush with the face of the monument
sign and will have a one-fourth inch 1/4" exposed area around the letters and logos, creating a
halo effect.
The applicant is proposing a nine(9) square foot automated sign as part of the monument sign.
This area of the sign will be used to provide the time of day and the current outdoor
temperature. The applicant indicates that the time and temperature will change
instantaneously and will not be scrolling. Pursuant to Eagle City Code, the content may not
change more than every eight(8) seconds and must change immediately within a period of less
than one second and shall contain an autodimmer. The applicant should be required to provide
revised plans providing the specifics of the automated portion of the sign showing it
incompliance with Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(8) Automated Signs. The revised
plans should be reviewed and approved by staff and two members of the Design Review Board
prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
• Staff defers comment regarding the design of the monument sign 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 June 14, 2012, 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).
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BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 5 to 0 (Grubb and Pascua absent)to approve DR-34-12 for a design review
application for a monument sign for Idaho Central Credit Union,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. Provide revised plans providing the specifics of the automated portion of the sign showing it
incompliance with Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(8) Automated Signs. The revised plans shall
be reviewed and approved by staff and two members of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance
of a sign permit.
2. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
3. The overall height of the sign is approved as shown on the elevation plans date stamped by the City on
June 4, 2012.
4. Provide a revised elevation plan of the monument sign showing the columns on each side to be
thickened so as to wrap around the face of the sign. The columns shall be constructed of stucco and
shall match the texture and colors used on the building. The revised elevation plan shall be reviewed
and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign
permit.
5. Provide a revised site plan showing the monument sign outside of the public right of way. If the
monument sign is to be located within the public right of way, a license agreement shall be entered into
with the Ada County Highway District for all improvements located within the right of way.
6. The applicant is encouraged to reorient the sign to be perpendicular with East State Street.
7. Provide a revised landscape plan showing additional landscape material to be planted around the base
of the monument sign to help anchor the sign into the landscaping. The revised landscape plan shall
be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance
of a sign permit.
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 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.
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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 May 10, 2012.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-34-12) 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 June 2012.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
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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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