Findings - DR - 2020 - DR-58-20 - Willow Run Retirement Center SignBEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MONUMENT
SIGN FOR WILLOW RUN RETIREMENT
COMMUNITY FOR CAMERON GENERAL
CONTRACTORS, LLC
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-58-20
The above -entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on October 8, 2020. 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:
Cameron General Contractors, Inc., represented by Charles E. Baverman III with Dinsmore & Shohl,
LLC, is requesting design review approval for a monument sign for Willow Run Retirement
Community. The 10.44-acre site is located on the east side of North Linder Road approximately 90-
feet south of West Temple Drive at 6910 and 6940 North Linder Road.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on August 26, 2020.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On July 28, 2020, the City Council approved an annexation and rezone from RUT (Rural -Urban
Transition — Ada County designation) to R-4-DA (Residential with a development agreement [in lieu
of a conditional use permit] for a senior living facility and a building height exception for Cameron
General Contractors, Inc. (A-02-20/RZ-02-20).
On September 8, 2020, the City Council approved a modification to the rezone associated with
Willow Run Retirement Community (RZ-02-20 MOD).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-57-20 (senior living facility).
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:
Neighborhood Residential, Residential Transition Overlay.
F. ZONING DESIGNATION:
R-4-DA (Residential with a development agreement [in lieu of a conditional use permit]).
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 (southwest corner of the site)
Sign Data Proposed
Sign Dimensions
Area of Signage
Illumination
Sign Landscaping
Materials
5' 8" high x 13' wide
24-square feet
Two 21-watt, 3000K LED ground mounted
light fixtures
250-square feet (approximately)
Brick columns and base, precast stone caps
(Dark Buff), Light Buff colored precast
concrete sign, engraved Bonheur Royal
script lettering (Willow Run), engraved
Baskerville Old Face (Resort Lifestyle
Communities), all engraved and painted
black
Required
8' high (maximum)
60-square feet (maximum)
Interior -illumination prohibited
72-square feet (minimum)
Per 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.
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;
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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.
C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is proposing to construct one monument sign for the Willow Run Retirement
Community which will be located at the southwest corner of the site. The monument sign will be
constructed of a brick base and columns that match the brick on the building, and a precast
concrete sign with engraved lettering. of the buildings. Staff defers comment regarding the design
of the monument sign to the Design Review Board.
• The landscape plan shows two ground mounted light fixtures to be located north and south of the
monument sign that have Walkers Low Catmint shrubs around them. The ground mounted light
fixtures are required to be screened from view year-round. The applicant should be required to
provide a revised landscape plan showing the two -ground mounted light fixtures screened from
view with shrubs or boulders that will provide a 12-month screen 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.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
Based upon the information provided to staff to date, if the requested design review application is
approved, staff recommends the following site specific conditions of approval and 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 October 8, 2020,
at which time the Board made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in opposition to the application was presented to the Design Review Board by no one.
C. Oral testimony in favor of the application was presented to the Design Review Board by no one (not
including the applicant/representative).
BOARD DELIBERATION: (Granicus time 3:24:10)
Upon completion of the applicant's and staffs presentations, the Board discussed during deliberation that:
• The Board determined quality materials are proposed in the construction of the sign and the engraved
lettering proposed on the monument sign provides dimension and interest to the sign.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 6 to 0 (Koci absent) to recommend approval of DR-58-20 for a design review
application for a monument sign for Willow Run Retirement Community for Cameron General
Contractors, Inc., with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard
conditions of approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Provide a revised landscape plan showing the two -ground mounted light fixtures screened from view
with shrubs or boulders that will provide a 12-month screen 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.
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2. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
3. Provide a copy of the electrical permit for the sign installation prior to issuance of a sign permit.
4. Upon completion of the 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 and required landscaping have been completed in compliance with the
approved plans, a certificate of completion will be issued.
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-58-20) 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 monument sign will be required to be harmonious with the architectural design of the senior
living facility, and will not cover nor detract from desirable architectural features.
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DATED this 22nd day of October 2020.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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