Findings - CC - 2020 - DR-68-03-MOD3 - North Channel Chevron SignageBEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A )
DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MODIFICATION TO )
THE MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR JACKSONS )
FOOD STORE (FICA SMITH'S EAGLE )
CHEVRON), INCLUDING BUILDING WALL, )
MONUMENT, AND SITE SIGNAGE FOR EXTRA )
MILE CONVENEINCE STORE AND CAR WASH )
FOR JACKSONS FOOD STORES )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-68-03 MOD3
The above -entitled design review application came before the Eagle City Council for their action on July
28, 2020. The Eagle City Council 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:
Jacksons Food Store, represented by David Kimmel with YESCO Sign Co., is requesting design
review approval to modify the master sign plan for Jacksons Food Store (fka Smith's Eagle Chevron),
including building wall, monument, and site signage for Extra Mile Convenience Store Car Wash.
The 1.49-acre site is located on the northwest corner of South Eagle Road and West Inlet Bay Lane at
503 South Eagle Road (Lot 8, Block 1, Channel Center Subdivision).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on April 23, 2020. Revised information (sign
elevations) was received by the City on June 10, 2020).
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On April 14, 1997, the Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission approved a design review application
for the Smith's Eagle Chevron Convenience store with fuel island canopy (DR-03-97).
On February 12, 1998, the Eagle Design Review Board approved a design review sign application for
the signage the Smith's Eagle Chevron convenience store with fuel island canopy (DR-02-98).
On February 22, 2000, the Eagle City Council approved a modification to the design review sign
application for the Smith's Eagle Chevron convenience store with fuel island canopy to allow internal
illumination (DR-02-98 MOD).
On September 18, 2001, the Eagle City Council approved a design review sign application for the
Emissions Testing Service located within the car wash facility of the Smith's Eagle Chevron
convenience store with fuel island canopy (DR-56-01).
On November 11, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved a conditional use permit to allow a building
expansion to the Smith's Eagle Chevron convenience store with fuel island canopy (CU-09-03).
On January 27, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved a design review master sign plan for the Smith's
Eagle Chevron convenience store with fuel island canopy (DR-68-03).
On June 3, 2016, the City approved a design review sign application to add an automated sign to the
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monument sign for the Smith's Eagle Chevron (DR-68-03 MOD).
On April 19, 2018, the City approved a design review application to remove the externally illuminated
car wash building wall sign and replace it with a halo illuminated car wash building wall sign for the
North Channel Chevron (DR-68-03 MOD2).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-03-97 MOD (Building modification).
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial.
F. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-1 (Neighborhood Business District).
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT: Not in the DDA, TDA, CEDA, or DSDA.
H. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT: No.
I. SIGNAGE:
Sign Data
Wall Sign Dimensions
Area of Signage
Illumination
Building Wall Sign (convenience store — east elevation)
Proposed
2' 6" high x 5' 6 'A" wide
14-square feet
External illuminated with two gooseneck
light fixtures
Required
N/A
33-square feet (maximum)
Interior -illumination prohibited
Materials 1/8" thick aluminum panel with vinyl Individual letters a minimum
overlay, 2" thick aluminum logo with vinyl thick.
overlay, returns pained PMS 209C, 2"
thick aluminum letters painted PMS
7408C, returns painted PMS 209C, logo
and letters mounted flush to panel
*Note: Sign dimensions and area of signage provided within the master sign plan criteria below (DR-68-03 MOD3).
Building Wall Signs (car wash — east and west elevations)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 1' 8" high x 11' 5" wide (car wash) N/A
Area of Signage 19-square feet
Illumination
Materials
Externally illuminated with three
gooseneck light fixtures
Individual aluminum letters with 2"
returns, painted white, pegged off the face
of the building'/2"
of 1"
40-square feet (maximum) (east)
48-square feet (maximum) (west)
Interior -illumination prohibited
Individual letters a minimum of 1"
thick.
*Note: Sign dimensions and area of signage provided within the master sign plan criteria below (DR-68-03 MOD3).
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Menu Board Sign (car wash)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 8' high x 3' wide 7' high (maximum)
Area of Signage 15-square feet 15-square feet (maximum)
Illumination Non -illuminated Interior -illumination prohibited
Landscaping 0-square feet 45-square feet (minimum)
Materials .120" aluminum panel painted Chevron Comply with Eagle City Code
Silver (back) with vinyl overlay, 2"x2"
square tube posts covered with .120"
aluminum painted Chevron Silver
*Note: Sign dimensions and area of signage provided within the master sign plan criteria below (DR-68-03 MOD3).
Main Monument Sign (South Eagle Road)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 10' high x 9' 4" wide 15' high (maximum)
Area of Signage 63-square feet 140-square feet (maximum)
Illumination LED illumination for price digits — 420 nit Interior -illumination prohibited
Landscaping 375-square feet 189-square feet (minimum)
Materials Existing monument sign, remove "Food 15-feet tall, 140-square feet of sign
Mart," and "Clean Air Emission" panels, area, tenant panels shall have a
relocated "with Techron" panel, install Chevron Gray background
"Car Wash" and "Extra Mile" vinyl
graphics to existing panels
*Note: Sign dimensions and area of signage provided within the master sign plan criteria below (DR-68-03 MOD3).
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Directional Monument Sign (South Eagle Road)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 4' high x 3' 2" wide N/A
Area of Signage 4-square feet 4-square feet (maximum)
Illumination Non -illuminated Interior -illumination prohibited
Landscaping 0-square feet 12-square feet (minimum)
Materials 4" square posts and 1 V2" arch painted Comply with Eagle City Code
Chevron silver, .120" aluminum panel
with Chevron Blue SB 4810 vinyl
background and white vinyl overlay copy
*Note: Sign dimensions and area of signage provided within the master sign plan criteria below (DR-68-03 MOD3).
Existing Building Wall Sign (Emissions — south elevation) — No Change
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 2' high x 2' wide N/A
Area of Signage 4-square feet 4-square feet (maximum)
Illumination Non -illuminated Interior -illumination prohibited
Materials Chevron gray frame, red vinyl background Aluminum panel with vinyl overlay
with yellow copy
*Note: Sign dimensions and area of signage provided within the master sign plan criteria below (DR-68-03 MOD3).
J. AGENCY RESPONSES: None.
K. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date.
THE CITY COUNCIL 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.
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".
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• 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:
A. Applicability:
1. All Signs: Signs shall not be erected or maintained in any district as established by the
zoning ordinance except those signs specifically enumerated in this article.
2. Undefined Or Unclassified Signs: To determine applicable regulations for any sign not
specifically defined herein, the zoning administrator shall use the definition or
classification within this article which most closely defines or classifies any such sign.
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.
5. Nonconforming Signs: All signs in the entire city on the effective date hereof shall conform
to this title upon any structural change to the sign, sign base, or building to which it is
attached, or upon any change in the face or copy of the sign for the business to which such
sign pertains if the use associated with the business is changed, except as provided for
within subsection C 16n, "Historic Signage", of this section.
6. Change Of Face, Copy And/Or Logo On Signs: For signs conforming to this article, a
permit shall not be required for a change of face, copy and/or logo on any such sign,
provided that the sign structure is not changed in any way and provided that the colors
previously approved by the city are not changed.
B. Definitions: If conflict arises between any definition in this section and any other definition
within this title, the definition with the more specific and/or more restrictive definition shall
control. Any other words or phrases not specifically defined shall be interpreted to give this
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article its most reasonable application.
AREA OF THE BUILDING FACE: The general outer surface of an exterior wall of a
building. The area of the building face shall be a total area of such surface, including the area
of doors and windows which open into such face, if any.
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.
COMMUNITY EVENTS: Community sponsored events such as Eagle Fun Days, Eagle
Saturday Market, First Friday, school sporting events, and similar city, chamber of commerce,
Eagle Idaho Merchants Association, and school district type events, including events
sponsored by any church/religious institution which has a city approved site within Eagle.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN (ON PREMISES): An on premises permanent directional sign which
foremost contains words such as "Entrance", "Enter", "Exit", "In", "Out", or other similar
words, or a sign containing arrows or characters indicating traffic directions and used either
in conjunction with such words or separately.
DRIVE-THROUGH/DRIVE-UP SERVICE MENU BOARD SIGN: A sign identifying
products for sale and prices for those products. The menu board sign may include business
identification.
FACE OF SIGN: The surface of the sign area upon, against or through which the message is
displayed or illustrated.
HEIGHT OF SIGN: The vertical distance measured from the grade to the highest point of a
sign or any vertical projection thereof. Architectural elements used above any sign area may
be excluded from the maximum height measurement if the city determines that said
architectural elements add to the character of the sign and do not create an overbearing
appearance in relation to the sign, building and area.
ILLUMINATION, EXTERNAL: A sign that is affected by an artificial light source that is not
contained within the sign itself.
ILLUMINATION, HALO: Illumination of a sign from a light source that is not visible and is
concealed or contained within the sign or located between the sign and the structure/wall.
Illumination from the source of the light becomes visible in darkness when the light is
reflected off of the wall/structure upon which the sign is attached.
ILLUMINATION, INTERNAL: Illumination of a sign from any light source that is concealed
or contained within the sign and becomes visible in darkness through a translucent surface,
except for illumination, punch through letter signs. This includes characters, letters, figures,
designs or outline which is illuminated by gas filled luminous tubes, such as neon, argon or
fluorescent.
MASTER SIGN PLAN: A plan designed to show the relationship of signs for any cluster of
buildings intended for business occupancy, or any single building containing more than one
business or any arrangement of business buildings or shops which constitute a visual entity as
a whole. These include developments such as shopping centers, mini -malls, business parks,
and multi -tenant commercial, office or industrial buildings housing four (4) or more
businesses. Additionally, a master sign plan may be submitted for a single business if the
owner chooses to submit an application for a master sign plan for said business.
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MONUMENT SIGN: A freestanding sign with a solid base, including rock signs, or with
supports that are designed to be structurally similar to the sign construction, and which
incorporate architectural features which complement the sign construction. Pole type supports
are not permitted for monument signs, unless enclosed within the monument sign structure.
NONCONFORMING SIGN: Any sign which does not comply with the provisions of this
code.
ON PREMISES SIGN: Signs located on the same parcel of land or a site as the place where
the product, service, activity or business is located.
READER BOARD: A sign or part of a sign on which the letters are readily replaceable such
that the copy can be changed from time to time.
SIGN: Any letters, figures, design, symbol, trademark, logo or device intended to attract
attention to any activity or service, place, subject, person, firm, corporation, public
performance, machine or merchandise whatsoever, including the display of merchandise.
Sources of light used primarily to illuminate a sign, or a building, or grounds surrounding the
building, shall not be considered signs themselves; provided however, that sources of light
used primarily to attract attention to the light itself or as a decorative feature of the display
shall be considered as part of the sign.
SIGN AREA: The entire area within a single, contiguous perimeter enclosing the extreme
limits of writing, representation, logo, emblem or any figure or similar character, together with
any form or other material or color forming an integral part of the display, or used to
differentiate such sign area from the background against which it is placed. The sign area shall
not include the necessary supports or uprights on which the sign is placed, and superficial,
nonilluminated column covers, ornamental trim and other such incidental objects attached
thereto, or portions of the sign structure which are not designed to convey a message.
STATE HIGHWAY: Highways in and through the city of Eagle that are owned and
maintained by the state of Idaho. These include State Highways 16, 20/26, 44 and 55.
TEMPORARY SIGN: A nonpermanent sign intended for use for a limited period of time, as
regulated within this article.
VEHICLE SIGN: Any sign, logo or advertisement placed, painted, attached, or displayed on
a vehicle.
WALL SIGN (FLAT): A sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure
with the face of the sign parallel to the plane of said wall, and not extending over twelve inches
(12") from the wall of the building or structure.
WINDOW SIGN: All signs located inside and affixed to, painted on or within three feet (3')
of windows of a building, whether temporary or permanent, lighted or unlighted, which may
be viewed from the exterior of the building. The term does not include merchandise located
within three feet (3') of the window.
C. Provisions And Requirements:
1. Wall Signs (Flat And Perpendicular):
a. A single -tenant building shall be allowed a maximum of three (3) wall signs, provided
that each sign is placed on a different side of the building.
c. For a single -tenant building the total sign area of any wall sign shall not exceed ten
percent (10%) of the area of the building face to which it is attached, except that any
wall sign that is visible from a state highway shall be permitted a maximum of twenty
percent (20%) of the area of the building face to which it is attached.
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e. The sign area, per side, of any perpendicular wall sign shall not exceed ten percent
(10%) of the area of the building face to which it is attached.
2. Monument Signs:
b. For multi -tenant buildings which are not within the DDA, TDA, or within a
"shopping center", monument signs shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') in height and
the sign area shall not exceed one hundred forty (140) square feet per side.
e. For any single -tenant building or multi -tenant building which is not located in a
shopping center, one monument sign per abutting street shall be permitted.
f. A "shopping center", as defined in section 8-1-2 of this title shall be allowed one
monument sign per street that it abuts for any site less than twenty (20) acres in size
and two (2) signs for any site twenty (20) acres in size or larger. The height of any such
sign shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') adjacent to a roadway that is not designated as a
state highway and twenty five feet (25') adjacent to any state highway. The sign area
shall not exceed one hundred forty (140) square feet per side adjacent to a roadway
that is not designated as a state highway and two hundred (200) square feet per side
adjacent to any state highway. If the shopping center has a single address, the address
shall be located on the monument sign and shall be a size that is readable from the
street.
g.
In addition to any shopping center monument signs, any single -tenant building within
a shopping center, and adjacent to a roadway, shall be permitted one monument sign.
The height of any such sign shall not exceed six feet (6') adjacent to a roadway that is
not designated as a state highway and eight feet (8') adjacent to any state highway. The
sign area shall not exceed forty (40) square feet per side adjacent to a roadway that is
not designated as a state highway and sixty (60) square feet per side adjacent to any
state highway.
The minimum distance between monument signs on a single parcel, shall be one
hundred feet (100').
h. No monument sign shall be any closer than fifty feet (50') from a monument sign, or
other freestanding sign, on an adjacent property.
5. Fuel Island Signs:
a. Fuel island canopies shall be permitted to have a maximum of three (3) signs.
b. The signs shall be attached to, or painted on, the canopy face.
c. The height and width of the sign shall be reviewed with regard to its proportional
relationship to the height and width of the canopy face to which it is attached or painted.
The sign area shall be a maximum of twenty (20) square feet but in no case shall the
sign cover more than one-third (1/3) of the area of the face of the canopy to which it is
attached or painted.
d. If two (2) signs are proposed, each sign shall be located on a different side of the canopy
and should be oriented to face oncoming traffic.
e. A one square foot sign may be permitted for the fuel logo or fuel brand only on each
side of each fuel dispenser or spandrel attached thereto.
6. Drive-Through/Drive-Up Service Menu Board Signs:
a. Shall not exceed seven feet (7') in height and the sign area shall not exceed thirty five
(35) square feet.
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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.
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.
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 once 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.
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
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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.
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. An
example is shown as follows:
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 design review board 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.
16. Exempt Signs: The provisions and requirements of this article shall not apply to the
following signs and attention attracting devices, except that no sign or attention attracting
device shall block ADA accessible sidewalk requirements or the sight vision area of an
intersection as determined by ACHD:
b. Directional Signs (On Premises): Shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
h. Warning Signs: Nonilluminated or externally illuminated "No Trespassing", "No
Parking", "No Dumping" and other warning signs located on the lot to which the sign
is appurtenant and not exceeding six (6) square feet in area.
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o. Window Signs (Nonilluminated): Nonilluminated window signs as long as the total
window area covered does not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the total window
area of all windows facing public streets.
Window Signs (Neon): Neon window signs no larger than four (4) square feet or ten
percent (10%) of the window where it is placed, whichever is larger, but no more
than two (2) neon window signs per street frontage shall be allowed.
Door Signs: Door signs identifying the business and/or indicating business hours,
emergency phone numbers, etc., shall be permitted up to a maximum of two (2)
square feet.
p.
q.
C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is requesting design review approval to modify the master sign plan for Jacksons
Food Store (flea Smith's Eagle Chevron), including building wall, monument, and site signage.
The applicant is proposing to:
Remove the following signs:
o "Food Mart" sign (located on the east building elevation of the convenience store)
o "Car Wash" signs (located on the east and south building elevations of the car wash
building)
o Reader board sign (located on the south building elevation of the car wash building)
o "Water and Vacuum" sign located by the air dispenser.
Install the following signs:
o "Extra Mile" sign (located on the east building elevation of the convenience store)
o "Car Wash" signs (located on the east and south building elevations of the car wash
building)
o Menu board sign (located on the north side of the car wash lane)
o "Car Wash" directional sign (located internal to the site adjacent to South Eagle Road)
o Reface the monument sign with "Extra Mile," "with Techron," and "Car Wash" tenant
panels.
• Staff recommends the following changes to the document titled "Master Sign Plan Jacksons Food
Store" with text shown with strikethrough to be deleted and text shown with underline to be added.
Master Sign Plan
Jacksons Food Store (Chevron)
503 Eagle Road
This master sign plan is for the purpose of establishing criteria for a multi -tenant use of the
property and to ensure consistency and harmony regarding the signage.
Building wall signs:
1. Building wall signs shall be individual channel letters a minimum of 1" thick to a maximum
of 4" thick
2. Emission testing and required warningJdirectional signs are permitted to be aluminum with
vinyl overlay.
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3. Building wall signs shall be non -illuminated or externally illuminated with gooseneck wall
sconce.
/1. All buildingwv ll-signs ,hali-13 • illuminated and of irdiv'
or single -aluminum panel design. All external illumination shall c nsist of gee enock wall
sconce tic::. All eanopy facia cig uminated:
Monument sign:
1. The monument sign shall not exceed 15-feet in height and 140-sauare feet of sign area.
2. The monument sign is permitted to be externally illuminated or halo illuminated. Internal
illumination is prohibited.
3. The background color of all tenant panels on the monument sign are required to be Chevron
Grey. Individual text style and color are permitted.
E. No free standing signs other than ionum
of a serial portable -sign for the cmisaion testing
tenant
Directional signs:
1. Shall not exceed 6-square feet in area.
2. Landscaping is required at the base of the directional monument signs and shall comply with
Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8.
Menu Board signs:
1. Menu board signs shall not exceed 7-feet in height and 35-square feet of sign area.
2. Menu board signs are to be non -illuminated.
Fuel island canopy signs:
1. A maximum of 3 signs are permitted as long as each sign is on a different elevation.
2. The sign area is required to be a maximum of 20-sauare feet and the sign shall not exceed
more than 1/3 of the area of the face of the canopy.
3. Fuel island canopy signs are permitted to be non -illuminated or halo illuminated.
4. One square foot of signage is permitted for the fuel logo or fuel brand only on each fuel
dispenser or spandrel.
6. A non illuminated pu permitted on the ear o promoted
infepniatien for the . board area is not
promote or advertisects or oeFviees provided -at -this -site:
Additional sign requirements:
1. Banners, window vinyl and season/community event advertisements are permitted by shall
comply with Eagle City Code.
2. A design review sign application shall be submitted to the City for any proposed signs for
City review and approval.
3. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated herein.
4. e b ok t sign
• The existing monument sign was previously approved to be externally illuminated with ground
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mounted light fixtures and internally illuminated (price digits only). The "Chevron" portion of the
sign has since been modified to be internally illuminated. Pursuant to Eagle City Code Section 8-
2A-8(C)(13)(g), internal illumination is prohibited except for automated signs (price digits). The
applicant should be required to provide a revised monument sign elevation showing the monument
sign is not internally illuminated, with exception of the price digits. The revised monument sign
elevation should be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
• The master sign plan criteria submitted by the applicant stated the fuel island canopy signs are
internally illuminated. Pursuant to Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(13)(g), internal illumination
is prohibited. The applicant should be required to remove the internal illumination from the fuel
island canopy signs located on the east and south canopy elevations prior to the issuance of any
sign permits.
• The master sign plan criteria states the background color of the monument sign tenant panels is to
be Chevron Gray, however, the monument sign elevation shows the "Extra Mile," "with Techron,"
and "Car Wash" tenant panels with white, blue, and tan backgrounds. The applicant should be
required to provide a revised monument sign elevation showing the background color of all panels
to be Chevron Gray. The revised monument sign elevation should be reviewed and approved by
staff prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
• The applicant is proposing to add a "Car Wash" directional sign internal to the site near South Eagle
Road. The applicant is not proposing any landscaping around the sign. Pursuant to Eagle City Code
Section 8-2A-8(C)(14), landscaping is required at the base of all monument signs and is required
to be 3 times the size of the largest sign area. The applicant should be required to provide a
landscape plan showing 12-square feet of landscaping located around the base of the direction
monument sign. The 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 sign elevation for the menu board (located on the north side of the car wash drive aisle) is
proposed to be 8-feet in height. Pursuant to Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(6), menu board
signs are permitted to be a maximum of 7-feet in height. The applicant should be required to provide
a revised menu board sign elevation showing the height of the sign a maximum of 7-feet. The
revised sign elevation should be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a sign
permit.
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 25, 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 27:35)
Upon completion of the applicant's and staffs presentations, the Board discussed during deliberation that:
• The Board is in favor proposed master sign plan criteria.
• The Board is in favor of the proposed signage.
• The Board recommends the applicant be required to either remove the internal illumination within
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the fuel island canopy signage or at a minimum turn it off until it is replaced.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 6 to 0 (Koci absent) to recommend approval of DR-68-03 MOD3 for a design review
application for a modification to the master sign plan for Jacksons Food Store (fka Smith's Eagle
Chevron), including building wall, monument, and site signage for Extra Mile Convenience Store and Car
Wash, with the following site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval
provided within their findings of fact and conclusions of law document, dated July 9, 2020.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE COUNCIL:
A. A meeting to consider the application was held before the City Council on July 28, at which time the
Council made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in favor of the application was presented to the City Council by no one (not including
the applicant/representative).
C. Oral testimony in opposition to the application was presented to the City Council by no one.
COUNCIL DECISION:
The Council voted 4 to 0 to approve DR-68-03 MOD3 for a design review application for a modification
to the master sign plan for Jacksons Food Store (flca Smith's Eagle Chevon), including building wall,
monument, and site signage for Extra Mile Convenience Store and Car Wash, with the Design Review
Board recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval with text
shown with underline to be added by the Council.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Provide a revised monument sign elevation showing the monument sign not internally illuminated, with
exception of the price digits. The revised monument sign elevation shall be reviewed and approved by
staff prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
2. Remove the internal illumination from the fuel island canopy signs located on the south and east
elevations of the canopy, turn off the internal illumination from the fuel island canopy signs, or submit
a sign application to replace the fuel island canopy signage with non -illuminated or halo illuminated
signage prior to the issuance of any sign permits.
3. Provide a revised monument sign elevation showing the background color of all panels to be Chevron
Gray or all panels to be white. The revised monument sign elevation shall be reviewed and approved
by staff prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
4. Provide a landscape plan showing 12-square feet of landscaping located around the base of the direction
monument sign. The 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.
5. Provide a revised menu board sign elevation showing the height of the sign a maximum of 7-feet. The
revised sign elevation shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
6. The following shall be the master sign plan criteria for Jacksons Food Store:
Master Sign Plan
Jacksons Food Store (Chevron)
503 Eagle Road
This master sign plan is for the purpose of establishing criteria for a multi -tenant use of the
property and to ensure consistency and harmony regarding the signage.
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Building wall signs:
1. Building wall signs shall be individual channel letters a minimum of 1" thick to a maximum
of 4" thick
2. Emission testing and required warning/directional signs are permitted to be aluminum with
vinyl overlay.
3. Building wall signs shall be non -illuminated, halo illuminated, or externally illuminated with
gooseneck wall sconce.
Monument sign:
1. The monument sign shall not exceed 15-feet in height and 140-square feet of sign area.
2. The monument sign is permitted to be externally illuminated or halo illuminated. Internal
illumination is prohibited.
3. The background color of all tenant panels on the monument sign are required to be Chevron
Grey or all panels to be white. Individual text style and color are permitted.
Directional signs:
1. Shall not exceed 6-square feet in area.
2. Landscaping is required at the base of the directional monument signs and shall comply with
Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8.
Menu Board signs:
1. Menu board signs shall not exceed 7-feet in height and 35-square feet of sign area.
2. Menu board signs are to be non -illuminated.
Fuel island canopy signs:
1. A maximum of 3 signs are permitted as long as each sign is on a different elevation.
2. The sign area is required to be a maximum of 20-square feet and the sign shall not exceed
more than 1/3 of the area of the face of the canopy.
3. Fuel island canopy signs are permitted to be non -illuminated or halo illuminated.
4. One square foot of signage is permitted for the fuel logo or fuel brand only on each fuel
dispenser or spandrel.
Miscellaneous sign requirements:
1. Banners, window vinyl and season/community event advertisements are permitted by shall
comply with Eagle City Code.
2. A design review sign application shall be submitted to the City for any proposed signs for
City review and approval.
3. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated herein.
7. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
8. Provide a copy of the electrical permit for the sign installation prior to issuance of a sign permit.
9. Upon completion of the building wall signs, monument sign tenant panels, directional signs, 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 building wall signs, monument sign
tenant panels, directional signs, and required landscaping have been completed in compliance with
the approved plans, a certificate of completion will be issued.
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10. Provide revised sign elevations showing all areas damaged by the removal of the existing signage to
be repaired or replaced. The revised sign elevations shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to
the issuance of a sign permit.
11. Provide revised building wall and fuel island canopy sign elevations showing the signs halo
illuminated. The revised sign elevations shall be reviewed and approved by 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. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Ada County Highway District and/or the
Idaho Transportation Department, including but not limited to approval of the drainage system, curbs,
gutters, streets and sidewalks. A letter of approval from the highway district having jurisdiction shall
be submitted to the City prior to issuance of a Zoning Certificate for this site.
2. Idaho Department of Health & Welfare approval of the sewer and water facilities is required prior
issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
3. All permits from Central District Health, Eagle Sewer District & Eagle Fire District shall be secured
prior to issuance of building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
4. Written approval of all well water for any shared or commercial well shall be obtained from the Idaho
Department of Water Resources and shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any building
permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
5. Unless septic tanks are permitted, wet line sewers will be required and the applicant will be required
to furnish the City Engineer with a letter from the sewer entity serving the property, accepting the
project for service, prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever
occurs first.
6. The applicant shall submit a letter from the appropriate drainage entity approving the drainage system
and/or accepting said drainage; or submit a letter from a registered professional engineer certifying
that all drainage shall be retained on -site prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first. A copy of the construction drawing(s) shall be submitted with the
letter.
7. The applicant shall submit plans and calculations prepared by a registered professional engineer to
handle the satisfactory disposal of all storm drainage on the applicant's site. Drainage system plans
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to issuance of any building
permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
The plans shall show how swales, or drain piping, will be developed in the drainage easements. The
approved drainage system shall be constructed, or a performance bond shall be submitted to the City
Clerk, prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
The lot shall be so graded that all runoff runs either over the curb, or to the drainage easement and no
runoff shall cross any lot line onto another lot except within a drainage easement.
All design and calculations shall meet the requirements of Ada County Highway District.
Construction of the storm drain disposal system shall be complete before an occupancy permit is
issued.
8. No ditch, pipe or other structure or canal, for irrigation water or irrigation waste water owned by an
organized irrigation district, canal company, ditch association, or other irrigation entity, shall be
obstructed, routed, covered or changed in any way unless such obstruction, rerouting, covering or
changing has first been approved in writing by the entity. A Registered Engineer shall certify that
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any ditch rerouting, piping, covering or otherwise changing the existing irrigation or waste ditch (1)
has been made in such a manner that the flow of water will not be impeded or increased beyond
carrying capacity of the downstream ditch; (2) will not otherwise injure any person or persons using
or interested in such ditch or their property; and (3) satisfied the Idaho Standards for Public Works
Construction. A copy of such written approval and certification shall be filed with the construction
drawing and submitted to the City prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
9. Encroachments including, but not limited to, landscaping, fencing, lighting, and/or pathways shall not
be located within any easement or right-of-way for any ditch, pipe or other structure, or canal used for
irrigation water or irrigation waste water without the express written approval of the organized
irrigation district, canal company, ditch association, or other irrigation entity associated with such
ditch, pipe or other structure, or canal. The applicant shall submit a copy of the written approval from
the irrigation entity prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat.
10. Street light plans shall be submitted and approved as to the location, height and wattage to the City
Engineer (if applicable) prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy,
whichever occurs first. All construction shall comply with the City's specifications and standards.
The applicant shall provide a recorded easement, acceptable to the City Engineer, for the purpose of
installing and maintaining street light fixtures, conduit and wiring lying outside any dedicated public
right-of-way, prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs
first.
The applicant shall pay applicable street light inspection fees prior to issuance of any Certificate of
Occupancy.
11. Parking lot light plan shall be submitted and approved as to the location, height and wattage by the
City Engineer. All construction shall comply with the City's specifications and standards.
Lighting is required in the parking area and shall be properly illuminated to avoid accidents. Any
lights used to illuminate the parking lot shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from the
adjoining property.
12. The parking area shall be paved and shall be maintained in good condition without holes and free of
all dust, trash, weeds and other debris.
13. One set of building plans, for any non single-family residential use, shall be submitted to the Eagle
Fire Department for approval. An approval letter from the Eagle Fire Department shall be submitted
to the City prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs
first. The letter shall include the following comments and minimum requirements, and any other
items of concern as may be determined by the Eagle Fire Department officials:
a. "The applicant has made arrangements to comply with all requirements of the Fire Department."
b. The fire hydrant locations shall be reviewed and be approved in writing by the Eagle Fire
Department prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat.
c. Minimum flow per hydrant shall be 1,000 gallons per minute for one and two family dwellings,
1,500 gallons per minute for dwellings having a fire area in excess of 3,600-square feet, and 1,500
gallons per minute for non-residential uses (i.e.; Commercial, Industrial, Schools, etc.). Flow rates
shall be inspected in accordance with all agencies having jurisdiction, and shall be verified in
writing by the Eagle Fire Department prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
d. The proposed fire protection system shall be reviewed and approved by the Eagle Fire Department
prior to issuance of a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
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14. Any recreation area, greenbelt area or pathway area along the Boise River, Dry Creek or any other
area designated by the City Council or Eagle City Park and Pathway Development Committee for a
path or walkway shall be approved in writing by the Eagle City Park and Pathway Development
Committee prior to issuance of a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
15. Conservation, recreation and river access easements (if applicable) shall be approved by the Eagle
City Park and Pathway Development Committee and shall be shown on the final plat prior to issuance
of a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
16. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of the Eagle City Code, pertaining to floodplain and
river protection regulations (if applicable) prior to issuance of a building permit or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
17. The applicant shall obtain written approval of the development relative to the effects of the Boise
River Flood Plain (if applicable) from the Corps. of Engineers prior to issuance of a building permit
or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
18. The applicant shall obtain approval of the development relative to its effects on wetlands or other
natural waterways (if applicable) from the Corps. of Engineers and the Idaho Department of Water
Resources and/or any other agency having jurisdiction prior to issuance of a building permit or
Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
19. Basements in the flood plain are prohibited.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. Any modification of the approved design review plans, including, but not limited to building design,
location and details, landscaping, parking, and circulation, 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 final approval for
occupancy of this project.
24. 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.
25. Approval of any Design Review shall expire without notice to the applicant on the date of expiration
of the Design Review if construction has not started prior to that date, as stipulated in Eagle City
Code (one year from approval date).
26. All ground -mounted accent lighting fixtures and monument sign lighting fixtures shall be screened
from view with the use of landscaping (top of the fixture shall be no higher than the surrounding
landscaping). The light source itself shall otherwise be screened as provided for within Eagle City
Code.
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27. The City's actions on the application does not grant the applicant any appropriation of water or
interference with existing water rights. The applicant indemnifies and holds the City harmless for any
and all water rights, claims in any way associated with this application.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The Council reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-68-03 MOD3) 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 Council 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, monument, and site signage will be required to be harmonious with the
architectural design of the existing building, and will not cover nor detract from desirable
architectural features.
DATED this 28th day of July 2020.
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada Cou �,�� aho
Pierce, Mayor
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Reconsideration Notice: Applicant has the right, pursuant to Section 67-6535, Idaho Code, to request a reconsideration within
fourteen (14) days of the final written decision.
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