Loading...
Findings - DR - 2013 - DR-40-13 - Entry Structure W/Signage For Ashbury Subdivision BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR ) A DESIGN REVIEW FOR AN ENTRY ) STRUCTURE WITH SIGANGE FOR ASHBURY ) SUBDIVISION FOR SCS BRIGHTON LLC ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR-40-13 The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action on August 22, 2013. 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: SCS Brighton LLC, represented by Michael Wardle, is requesting design review sign approval to construct an entry feature with signage for Ashbury Subdivision. The site is located on the west side of Meridian Road approximately'/4-mile north of Chinden Boulevard at 6825 North Meridian Road. B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: The City of Eagle received the application for this item on July 18, 2013. C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: On July 9, 2013, the Eagle City Council approved a development agreement modification and preliminary plat for Ashbury Subdivision (RZ-04-09 and PP-02-13). D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-40-13 (design review application for common area landscaping within Ashbury Subdivision) E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU-DA(mixed use with development agreement) F. SIGNAGE: Entry Structure Sign Sign Data Proposed Required Sign Dimensions 4' high x 8' wide 8' high(maximum) Area of Signage 32-square feet 60-square feet(maximum) Illumination Halo illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited Sign Landscaping 600-square feet(approximately) 96-square feet(minimum) G. SIGN MATERIALS: Stucco with stone veneer. Steel/aluminum letters back lit with halo illumination. H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None Page 1 of 4 K:APlanning Dept\Eagle ApphcationsVDrA2013VDR-40-13 Ashbury Signage drf.doc 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-8(C)(3) Subdivision Signs: a. One subdivision sign may be permitted on each side of any entry road into a subdivision, or within the landscape median at the entry road if approved by ACHD, and at the intersection of any collector and/or arterial streets abutting the subdivision. b. Subdivision signs shall not exceed eight feet(8') in height and the sign area shall not exceed sixty(60) square feet per side. • 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- 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 Page 2 of 4 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2013\DR-40-13 Ashbury Signage drf.doc 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 an entry structure at the main entrance to Ashbury Subdivision on Meridian Road. The structure will be integrated into a stone wall on the north side of the main entrance to the subdivision. The letters will be steel/aluminum letters illuminated by halo illumination. • Staff defers comment regarding the design of the proposed 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 August 22, 2013, 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 3 to 0(Hull abstained,McCullough and Grubb absent)to approve DR-40-13 for a design review application for a monument sign 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. A building 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 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 3 of 4 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2013\DR-40-13 Ashbury Signage drf.doe 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 July 18, 2013. 2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application (DR-40-13) 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 September 2013. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF EAGLE Ada County, Idaho Eric ullough, C airman a••'N•�OF„•,��' E '•• ATTEST: ? O�pORe.1 et • * v tt�j AID•411110 SEAL s Sharon . Bergmann,Eagle City Jerk s. 9 •••••••••d�►�•* ••. OFiDp'a•� Regulatory Taking Notice: Applicant has the right, pursuant to section 67-8003, Idaho Code, to request a regulatory taking analysis Page 4 of 4 K:APlanning Dept AEagle ApplicationsVDrA2013VDR-40-13 Ashbury Signage dridoc