Findings - DR - 2012 - DR-13-12 - Fusions Glass Studio 2 Building Wall Signs BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR )
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR TWO BUILDING )
WALL SIGNS FOR FUSIONS GLASS STUDIO )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-13-12
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their
consideration on March 22, 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:
Linda Crouch,represented by Walter Lindgren with Johnson Architects, is requesting design
review approval to construct two halo illuminated building wall signs for Fusions Glass Studio.
The 0.16-acre site is located on the southwest corner of North 2nd Street and East Idaho Street at
135 North 2nd Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on February 16, 2012.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:N/A
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-12-12(design review for the building).
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: CBD(central business district)
F. SIGNAGE:
Building Wall Sign(east elevation)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 1' 3"high x 4' 6"wide N/A
Area of Signage 6-square feet(approximately) 22-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Halo illuminated with LED Interior-illumination prohibited
Building Wall Sign(south elevation)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 6' high x 1' 8"wide N/A
Area of Signage 10-square feet 44-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Halo illuminated with LED Interior-illumination prohibited
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Aluminum letters, halo illuminated with LED, with 3-inch returns all painted black and pegged off
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the building 1 '/2-inches. Halo-illuminated custom square glass plates pegged off the face of the
building 1 'A-inches.
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-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)(4)
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(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.
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-
thru/drive-up service menu board signs as regulated in this article.
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C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is proposing to construct two (2) halo illuminated building wall signs; one on
the east building elevation and one on the south building elevation. The letters of the signs are
to be constructed of aluminum pan channel letters with three inches (3") deep, pegged off the
face of the building one and one half inches (1 '/2"), and illuminated with LED. The logos are
to be custom made square glass plates and pegged off the face of the building one and one half
inches (1 t/2"), and halo illuminated. The sizes and locations of the proposed signs do not
exceed that which is permitted within 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 March 22 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).
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 4 to 0(Comstock, Pascua, and Hull absent)to approve DR-13-12 for a design
review application for two building wall signs for Fusions Glass Studio,with the following staff
recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
2. Any window, door, portable (on or off premise), and/or temporary signage shall comply with Eagle
City Code.
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.
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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 February 16,2012.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-13-12) 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 12th day of April 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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