Findings - DR - 2020 - DR-70-19 - Stadium View Center MspBEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN
PLAN FOR STADIUM VIEW CENTER FOR
JERRON AND MARGIE PORCHIA
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-70-19
The above -entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on June 25, 2020. The Board continued the item to July 9, 2020, and made their decisions at that time.
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:
Jerron and Margie Porchia are requesting design review approval for a master sign plan for Stadium
View Center. The 2.56-acre site is located on the west side of North Horseshoe Bend Road
approximately 1,030-feet north of East Hill Road at 10201 North Horseshoe Bend Road.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on October 10, 2019. Supplemental
information was received by the City on November 7, 2019 (monument sign elevation, directional
sign elevation, revised master sign plan criteria) and June 12, 2020 (landscape plan).
C. COMPANION APPLICATIONS:
DR-71-19 (MSP for 3-story multi -tenant building) and DR-72-19 (MSP for 1-story multi -tenant
building)
D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On October 22, 2019, the City Council approved a rezone from R-1 (Residential) to C-1-DA
(Neighborhood Business District with a development agreement [in lieu of a conditional use permit])
to allow for retail, restaurant, and residential uses (3-townhomes, 2 single-family dwellings, and 4-
residential condominiums [located within the commercial building]) (RZ-07-19).
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial.
F. ZONING DESIGNATION:
C-1-DA (Neighborhood Business District with a development agreement).
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT: Not in the DDA, TDA, CEDA, or DSDA.
H. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT: No.
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I. SIGNAGE:
Monument Sign (north entrance)
Sign Data Proposed
Sign Dimensions 15' high x 8' wide
Area of Signage 77-square feet
Illumination Two ground mounted light fixtures
Sign Landscaping 555-square feet (approximately)
Materials Aluminum construction, painted dark
gray (PMS 445 C), aluminum side
column painted Glidden "Tiny Brook
Blue" 90 BG 57/143, top decoration — 2"
poles, 2" square tube supports painted
metallic silver, .080 aluminum tenant
panels painted Glidden "North Beach"
50BG 72/011, .080 FCO aluminum letters
painted dark gray (PMS 445 C), flush
mounted to side column/tenant panels
Directional Sign (south entrance)
Sign Data Proposed
Sign Dimensions 3' high x 2' wide
Area of Signage 3-square feet
Illumination One ground mounted light fixture
Sign Landscaping 300-square feet (approximately)
Materials Aluminum construction, painted dark
gray (PMS 445 C), white HP vinyl copy
and arrows, 15" x 10" informational area
white aluminum panel
Side column: aluminum side column
painted Glidden "Tiny Brook Blue" 90BG
57/143, .080 FCU aluminum letters
painted Dark Gray (PMS 445C), flush
mounted to column
Required
15' high (maximum)
140-square feet (maximum)
Interior -illumination prohibited
231-square feet (minimum)
Per the master sign plan criteria
included within this staff report and
Eagle City Code
Required
N/A
6-square feet in area (maximum)
Interior -illumination prohibited
9-square feet (minimum)
Per the master sign plan criteria
included within this staff report and
Eagle City Code
J. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
K. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date.
THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD 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.
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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.
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(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
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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 8-4-4-2(A): Site and Building Lighting:
2. Any lights used to illuminate a site and building shall be arranged to reflect the light away
from the adjoining property.
6. Except as otherwise permitted within this title, incandescent lights, two hundred fifty (250)
watt maximum high pressure sodium lights, 3000K maximum LED lights (or approved
equivalent) shall be the only type of site and building lighting permitted.
7. Metal halide lighting shall be permitted with the following additional conditions:
a. Light wattage shall be a maximum of three hundred twenty (320) watts.
b. The light fixture shall be no higher than seventeen feet (17').
c. The design review board shall make the following findings prior to approving metal halide
lighting:
(1) The lighting shall be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives, or
with any specific objective of chanter 2. article A of this title;
(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.
C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is requesting design review approval for a master sign plan for Stadium View
Center. Staff recommends the following changes to the "Stadium View Center Master Sign Plan,"
with underlined text to be added and strikethrough text to be deleted so as to be in compliance
with Eagle City Code.
Stadium View Center Master Sign Plan
This criterion has been established for the mutual benefit for all tenants. Conformance will be
strictly enforced and any non -conforming or unapproved signs must be removed or brought into
conformance at the expense of the tenant.
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A. GENERAL APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Every owner or tenant of any proposed building within Stadium View Center shall be
required to submit signage to the shopping centers owner 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 review
and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated herein as well as
Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict between the Eagle City Code and the criteria
specified herein, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
Stadium View -Center -will be required to have a design review sit
application -submitted with the approval of t
3. All permits for tenant's signs and their installation shall be obtained by the tenant or his
representative and shall conform to all local building and electrical codes as well as the
criteria set forth hereafter.
4. All tenant signs shall be designed, constructed and installed at tenant's expense.
5. No exposed conduit, brackets, fasteners or wiring of any type will be permitted. No
raceways will be permitted.
6. All signs shall meet Underwriters Laboratories and National Electrical code
requirements.
7. Tenant shall be required to fulfill all the requirements of these criteria.
B. MONUMENT SIGNS:
1. 15' x 10' high multi -tenant monument sign.
2' 3f 2' dieetional-sign.
3. Tenant copy will be fabricated from 'A" thick flat cut aluminum.
4. Background color of the tenant panels shallwill be Glidden "North Beach" 50BG
72/01 ithe same color
5. Tenant is permitted to use their color, font, and logo on the tenant panel.
6. The monument and -direction sign will be illuminated by ground mounted light fixtures
that will be screened by landscaping.
7. Tenant panels shall be 1-foot. 2-inches high by 5-feet wide or 1-foot. 2-inches high by
2.5-feet wide if the panels shown on the monument sign elevation are split into two.
leng as
'eh is already -shown -within -this area of the sign.
C. DIRECTIONAL SIGNS:
1. Sign area for each directional sign shall not exceed 6-square.
2. The directional signs shall be illuminated by around -mounted light fixtures that will be
screened by landscaping.
D. INDIVIDUAL TENANT BUILDING WALL SIGNS:
1. Tenant signs will be dimeasienel lettering miai*um ' " paned metal letters er logo
mounted to di:, g Wilding lighting, exterior , halo, or nen-
2. s, ar.d color
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3. Tenant sign will not exceed 10% of overall war, r f Isased space.
4. See individual building master sign plans for building wall sign criteria.
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• The applicant is proposing a directional sign (to be located on Horseshoe Bend Road on the north
side of the south entrance to the center) that includes an information panel on one side facing
internal to the site. The information panel is less than 20% of the area of the sign (20% is allowed
for an automated portion of a sign). The information panel is not automated. Staff defers
comment regarding the information panel to the Design Review Board.
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• The landscape plan shows Hameln Fountain Grass, Wintercreeper, and Blue Rug Juniper to the
north and south of the directional monument sign. The mature height of the shrubs proposed
around the directional sign will block the view of the sign. The applicant should be required to
provide a revised landscape plan showing landscaping around the directional monument sign that
will not block the view of the sign but will provide a 12 month screen of sufficient height and
density to conceal the ground mounted light fixtures. The revised landscape plan should be
reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the
issuance of a sign permit.
• The applicant provided a detailed cutsheet for the ground mounted light fixtures to illuminate the
monument sign and directional signs that shows the metal halide illumination to be 400 watts.
Eagle City Code Section 8-4-4-2 states that metal halide illumination can be up to a maximum of
320 watts. The applicant should be required to provide a revised detailed cut sheet for the ground
mounted light fixtures showing the watts not to exceed 320. The revised detailed cut sheet should
be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF 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.
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PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD:
A. A meeting to consider the application was held before the Design Review Board on June 25, 2020.
The application was continued to July 9, 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 2:28:57)
On June 25, 2020, upon completion of the applicant's and staff's presentations, the Board discussed
during deliberation that:
• The Board requested a larger return for the lettering on the multi -tenant monument sign.
• The Board requested the color of the signs be modified to match the revised colors for the commercial
buildings and incorporate additional materials present on the commercial buildings.
BOARD DELIBERATION: (Granicus time 1:18:47)
On July 9, 2020, upon completion of the applicant's and staffs presentations, the Board discussed during
deliberation that:
• The Board is in the favor of the revised sign elevations and requested the green color match the three-
story building.
• The Board is in favor of the information panel on the directional sign.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 6 to 0 (Grubb absent) to recommend approval of DR-70-19 for a design review
application for the master sign plan for Stadium View Center for Jerron and Margie Porchia, 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 and text shown with strikethrough to be deleted
by the Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The following shall be the master sign plan for Stadium View Center.
Stadium View Center Master Sign Plan
This criterion has been established for the mutual benefit for all tenants. Conformance will be
strictly enforced and any non -conforming or unapproved signs must be removed or brought
into conformance at the expense of the tenant.
A. GENERAL APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Every owner or tenant of any proposed building within Stadium View Center shall be
required to submit signage to the shopping centers owner 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 review and approval. All
signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated herein as well as 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. All permits for tenant's signs and their installation shall be obtained by the tenant or his
representative and shall conform to all local building and electrical codes as well as the
criteria set forth hereafter.
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3. All tenant signs shall be designed, constructed and installed at tenant's expense.
4. No exposed conduit, brackets, fasteners or wiring of any type will be permitted. No
raceways will be permitted.
5. All signs shall meet Underwriters Laboratories and National Electrical code
requirements.
6. Tenant shall be required to fulfill all the requirements of these criteria.
B. MONUMENT SIGNS:
1. 15' x 10' high multi -tenant monument sign.
2. Tenant copy will be fabricated from 1/4" thick flat cut aluminum.
3. Background color of the tenant panels shall be Metallic Silver Glidden "North Beach"
50BG 72/011.
4. Tenant is permitted to use their color, font, and logo on the tenant panel.
5. The monument sign will be illuminated by ground mounted light fixtures that will be
screened by landscaping.
6. Tenant panels shall be 1-foot, 2-inches high by 5-feet wide or 1-foot, 2-inches high by
2.5-feet wide if the panels shown on the monument sign elevation are split into two.
7. "Stadium View Center" copy shall have a 3/4" return.
C. DIRECTIONAL SIGNS:
1. Sign area for each directional sign shall not exceed 6-square.
2. The directional signs shall be illuminated by ground -mounted light fixtures that will be
screened by landscaping.
D. INDIVIDUAL TENANT BUILDING WALL SIGNS:
1. See individual building master sign plans for building wall sign criteria.
2. Provide a revised landscape plan showing landscaping (such as evergreen shrubs or rocks) around the
directional monument sign that will not block the view of the sign but will provide a 12 month screen
of sufficient height and density to conceal the ground mounted light fixtures. 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.
3. Provide a revised detailed cut sheet for the ground mounted light fixtures showing the color
temperature a maximum of 3000 Kelvinwa, t-to ei ceed-320. The revised detailed cut sheet shall
be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
4. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
5. Provide a copy of the electrical permit for the sign installation prior to issuance of a sign permit.
6. Upon completion of the monument sign, directional monument sign, and required landscaping, the
applicant shall be required to request a site inspection to be completed by the Planning and Zoning
Department. Upon verification that the monument sign, directional monument sign, and required
landscaping have been completed in compliance with the approved plans, a certificate of completion
will be issued.
7. Provide a revised monument sign elevation showing the sign a maximum of 15-feet tall. The revised
monument sign elevation shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a sign
permit.
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8. Provide a revised monument sign elevation showing the "Stadium View Center" copy on the
monument sign with a 3/4" return. The revised monument sign elevation shall be reviewed and
approved bv staff prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
9. Provide a revised monument sign and directional monument sign elevations showing the green color
on the signs matching the green color approved on the three story building. The revised sign
elevations shall be reviewed and approved bv staff 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 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.
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 Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-70-19) 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 Board 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 building wall signs and monument signs will be required to be harmonious with the
architectural design of the buildings, and will not cover nor detract from desirable architectural
features.
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DATED this 23rd day of July 2020.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
Craig'3rasher, Chairman
Sharon K. Bergmann, Eagle City Clerk
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