Findings - CC - 2020 - DR-53-20 - Molinary Park Sub Entry SignageBEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A )
SUBDIVISION ENTRY MONUMENT )
SIGN FOR MOLINARI PARK )
SUBDIVISION FOR EAGLE 26, LLC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-53-20
The above -entitled design review application came before the Eagle City Council for their action on
October 27, 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:
Eagle 26, LLC, represented by Virginia Cunningham with Golden West Signs, is requesting design
review approval of a subdivision entry monument sign for Molinari Park Subdivision. The 23.06-acre
site is located on the south side of East Plaza Drive approximately 300-feet east of the intersection of
South 2'd Street and East Plaza Drive.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on August 20, 2020.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On March 12, 2019, the Eagle City Council approved a rezone from CBD (Central Business District)
to CBD-DA-P (Central Business District with a development agreement — PUD), conditional use
permit, preliminary development plan, and preliminary plat for Molinari Park Subdivision (RZ-07-
18/CU-03-18/PPUD-02-18/PP-06-18).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-18-20 (common area landscaping).
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Downtown, Scenic Corridor, Public/Semi-Public.
F. ZONING DESIGNATION:
CBD-DA-P (Central Business District with a development agreement — PUD).
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT:
The site is located in the CEDA (Community Entry Development Area).
H. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT: Yes.
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I. SIGNAGE:
Subdivision Entry Monument Sign (East Plaza Drive and South Finn Street)
Sign Data
Proposed
Required
Sign Dimensions
6' high x 9' 4" wide
8' high (maximum)
Area of Signage
15-square feet
60-square feet (maximum)
Illumination
Ground mounted white LED light fixtures
Interior -illumination prohibited
Sign Landscaping
140-square feet (approximately)
45-square feet (minimum)
Materials
Main structure, riser, and background is
solid concrete with variable texture,
structure perimeter is corten steel with rust
patina finish.
Sign panel — fabricated from corten steel
plate with rust patina finish, faux exposed
fasteners (4) to have rust patina finish.
"Molinari Park" — 4 '/2" high letters routed
from '/2" white acrylic stud mounted flush
to background.
Horizontal line — routed from I/2" white
acrylic stud mounted flush to background.
Per Eagle City Code — shall be
complementary to the subject
property as well as the
surrounding area
*Note: Actual Sign Area is 2' 9 'A" high x 5' 5" wide, offset one foot top and side from the main sign structure.
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-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 8-4-4-2: Additional Design and Maintenance Regulations and
Requirements:
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.
C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is proposing to construct one monument sign for Molinari Park Subdivision on the
southeast corner of South Finn Street and East Plaza Drive. The sign will be made of concrete with
variable texture and corten steel with rust patina finish. The applicant is proposing to externally
flood illuminate the single face monument sign. Staff defers comment regarding the subdivision
entry monument sign to the Design Review Board.
ADDITIONAL FACTS ADDRESSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
A. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN
REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL:
3.14 The Owner shall submit a design review application showing at a minimum: 1) proposed
development signage, 2) planting details within the proposed common areas throughout the
development, 3) landscape screening details and buffering for the residential units located adjacent
to State Highway 44, 4) elevation plans for all proposed common area structures and irrigation
pump house (if proposed), and 5) useable amenities such as picnic tables, covered shelters, benches,
playground equipment, gazebos, and/or similar amenities. The design review application shall be
reviewed and approved by the Eagle Design Review Board and City Council prior to the submittal
of a final plat application.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE REPORT:
Based upon the information provided to staff to date, staff recommends approval of the requested design
review application 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 September 24,
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 2:18:00)
Upon completion of the applicant's and staff's presentations, the Board discussed during deliberation that:
• The Board determined that the design and materials of the subdivision entry monument sign are
modern looking and may not compliment the proposed buildings. The Board has not reviewed any
proposed buildings within Molinari Park Subdivision to date and cannot at this time determine
whether the subdivision entry monument sign will be harmonious with the overall subdivision
design elements.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 6 to 0 (Brasher absent) to recommend denial of DR-53-20 for a design review
application for a subdivision entry monument sign for Molinari Park Subdivision for Eagle 26, LLC.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE COUNCIL:
D. A meeting to consider the application was held before the City Council on October 27, 2020, at which
time the Board made their decision.
E. Oral testimony in opposition to the application was presented to the City Council by no one.
F. Oral testimony in favor of the application was presented to the City Council by no one.
COUNCIL DECISION:
The Council voted 4 to 0 to deny DR-53-20 for a design review application for a subdivision entry
monument sign for Molinari Park Subdivision for Eagle 26, LLC.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The Council reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-53-20) with regard to the Eagle City Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Article A, DR Design Review
Overlay District, and based upon the information provided concludes that the proposed design review
application is not 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 proposed subdivision entry monument sign has not been determined to be harmonious with the
architectural design of the proposed buildings throughout the Molinari Park development, since the
buildings have not been submitted for design review approval.
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DATED this 861 day of December 2020.
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
Jason Pierce, Mayor
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