Findings - DR - 2014 - DR-15-14 - Building Wall Signage, Menu Board, Directional Signage For Epic Shine Car Wash BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR BUILDING )
WALL SIGNAGE,MENU BOARD AND )
DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE FOR EPIC )
SHINE CAR WASH FOR NATE SAMPSON )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-15-14
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on March 27, 2014. 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:
Nate Sampson, represented by Elmo Llewellyn with Aim Signs, is requesting design review sign
approval to construct three (3) building wall signs, menu board and directional signage for Epic
Shine Car Wash. The 1.04-acre site is generally located on the northeast corner of North Linder
Road and Chinden Boulevard at 6520 North Linder Road within Eagle Island Marketplace.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on February 20, 2014.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On February 24, 2009, the Eagle City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Map and Text
amendment and annexation (once contiguous) and a rezone with development agreement for this
site (CPA-5-08 & A-03-08 &RZ-08-08).
On July 14, 2009,the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for the common
area landscaping for Eagle Island Marketplace, including Fred Meyer and eight(8)multi-tenant
retail/restaurant buildings within Lazy P Subdivision(aka Eagle Island Marketplace)(DR-13-09).
On July 14, 2009, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for the master sign
plan for Eagle Island Marketplace(DR-14-09).
On November 10, 2010, the Ada County Board of County Commissioners approved a
comprehensive plan amendment, rezone with development agreement, master site plan and
preliminary plat for Eagle Island Marketplace(CPA-05-08, A-03-08, and RZ-08-08).
On November 23, 2010, the Eagle City Council approved Ordinance No. 652 for an annexation
and rezone with development agreement of the property associated with Eagle Island Marketplace.
Ordinance No. 652 also recognized the vested development rights associated with the approved
Ada County preliminary plat application number 201000571-S.
On February 8, 2011, the Eagle City Council approved a final plat application for the Lazy P
Subdivision (FP-01-11).
On April 5, 2012, Eagle City Staff approved a design review sign application to modify the master
sign plan for Eagle Island Marketplace(DR-14-09 MOD).
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D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-14-14 (design review application for the building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-3-DA(highway business district with development agreement)
F. SIGNAGE:
Building Wall Sign(west building elevation)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 3' 10"high x 36' wide(Car Wash) N/A
5' high x 10' wide(Epic Shine Car Wash)
Area of Signage 188-square feet total 298-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Exposed neon and non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Building Wall Signs(north and south building elevations)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 3' 11"1 high x 7' 11"wide N/A
Area of Signage 31-square feet 43-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Exposed neon and non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Entrance/Exit Monument Signs(Typical of three)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 5' high x 1' 6"wide N/A
Area of Signage 2.5-square feet(each) 6-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Instruction and Menu(Typical of two each)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 4' high x 2' wide 7' high(maximum)
Area of Signage 8-square feet(each) 35-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Vacuum Signs (Typical of eight)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 3' 11"high x 2' 1 'h"wide N/A
Area of Signage 8.33-square feet(each) To be determined by the Board
Illumination Non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Building wall signs - Open pan channel letters with exposed neon(white or green). Background to
be 3mm routed dibond with vinyl graphics.
Enter/Exit signs—Sheet metal with vinyl
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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-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-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(A)(3 and 4)
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.
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)(6)
Drive-Through/Drive-Up Service Menu Board Signs:
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a. Shall not exceed seven feet (7') in height and the sign area shall not exceed thirty five
(35)square feet.
b. Internal illumination may be permitted 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.
• 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.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(16)(b)
Directional Signs(On Premises): Shall not exceed six(6)square feet in area.
C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is requesting design review sign approval to construct three (3) building wall signs,
menu board signs and directional/informational signs. One large "Car Wash" sign is proposed on
the west building elevation along with an "Epic Shine Car Wash" sign. Both signs have exposed
neon pan channel letters. The "Epic Shine Car Wash"sign also has non illuminated routed dibond
with vinyl graphics. The same "Epic Shine Car Wash" signs are proposed on the north and south
building elevations and illuminated the same as the sign proposed on the west building elevation.
• Numerous directional/informational signs are proposed throughout the site. Staff defers comment
regarding the number of directional/informational signs proposed on this site to the Design Review
Board.
• The information provided with the application indicate two (2) overhead "Open" signs to be
located over the drive up pay station area. The cut sheets indicate these signs are to be internally
illuminated. Pursuant to Eagle City Code, all types of internal illumination is prohibited.
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• 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 27, 2014, 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 (McCullough, Grubb, and Hull absent)to approve DR-15-14 for a design
review sign application for building wall signage, menu board and directional signage for Epic
Shine Car Wash for Nate Sampson. 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. Provide detailed cut sheets showing tThe two (2) overhead internally illuminated "Open" signs are not
wed internally illuminated. The detailed cut sheets shall be reviewed and approved by staff.
2. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
3. The vacuum sign, labeled#8 on Sheet 3 of 5, shall be located on the vacuum units themselves as either
a rigid sign or a vinyl application to the unit OR a maximum of two (2) of these signs shall be
permitted on-site in centrally located locations.
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 February 20, 2014.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-15-14) 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 10th day of April 2014.
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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