Findings - CC - 2021 - DR-06-21 - Boise Hunter Homes Signage BEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A )
DESIGN REVIEW FOR THREE BUILDING )
WALL SIGNS AND ONE MONUMENT SIGN )
FOR BOISE HUNTER HOMES )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-06-21
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle City Council for their action on April
13, 2021. 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:
Boise Hunter Homes,represented by Amanda Bidwell with neUdesign Architecture, is requesting
design review approval for three halo illuminated building wall signs and one halo illuminated
monument sign. The 1.56-acre site is located on the northwest corner of East Riverside Drive and
South Ancona Avenue at 1113 and 1107 South Ancona Avenue(Lots 4 and 6,Block 1, Ancona
Park).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on February 4,2021.Revised information(sign
elevations)was received February 25, 2021.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On January 22, 2002, the Eagle City Council approved a conditional use permit and preliminary plat
application(CU-9-01 &PP-6-01)for Ancona Business Park.
On May 21, 2002,the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for the common area
landscaping within Ancona Business Park(DR-7-02). This application has since expired.
On September 9, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved a preliminary plat extension of time
application for Ancona Business Park.
On January 14, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for the common
area landscaping within Ancona Business Park(DR-55-03).
On March 18,2004,the Eagle city Council approved a final plat application for Ancona Business Park
Subdivision(FP-15-03).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-05-21 (Office(business and professional)building).
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Mixed Use.
F. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU(Mixed Use).
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT:Not in the DDA, TDA, CEDA, or DSDA.
H. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT: Yes.
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I. SIGNAGE:
Three Building Wall Signs(south, east, and west elevations)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 4' 8"high x 23' 8"wide 10%of the area of the building face
Area of Signage 73-square feet 364-square feet(maximum)(south)
350-square feet(maximum)(east)
350-square feet(maximum)(west)
Illumination Halo illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Materials Reverse channel letters with 2 1/2" returns Per Eagle City Code
fabricated from .063 aluminum with .080
aluminum faces all painted dark green,
pegged off the building 1 '/2", halo
illuminated with green LED
Monument Sign
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 8' high x 12' wide 8' high(maximum)
Area of Signage 44-square feet 60-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Halo-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Sign Landscaping 225-square feet(approximately) 132-square feet(minimum)
Materials Cabinet - Fabricated from aluminum with
aluminum faces all painted off white,
Letters - reverse pan channel letters and
lines with 2 '/2" returns fabricated from
.063 aluminum with .080 aluminum faces
all painted dark green, letters and lines
pegged off the face 1 '/2",halo illuminated
with green LED
Cladding — fabricated from aluminum
painted blackish green
Base—Ledgestone rock
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.
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B. ZONING CODE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL:None.
C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is proposing to construct three halo illuminated building wall signs and one
monument sign for Boise Hunter Homes. The building wall signs, located on the east, west, and
south building elevations will be made of aluminum letters and faces and pegged off the face of the
building 1 1/2"for halo illumination.The monument sign will be made of a stone base and aluminum
face with aluminum letters pegged off the face 1 '/2" for halo illumination. Staff defers comment
regarding the proposed signage to the Design Review Board.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE 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 March 11,2021,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 1:14:14)
Upon completion of the applicant's and staffs presentations,the Board discussed during deliberation that:
• The Board is in favor of the proposed building wall signs and monument sign with the addition of a site
specific condition to add more design elements to the monument sign.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 6 to 0 to recommend approval of DR-06-21 for a design review application for three
building wall signs and one monument sign for Boise Hunter Homes,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 March 25,2021.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE COUNCIL:
A. A meeting to consider the application was held before the City Council on April 13, 2021, at which
time the Council made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in opposition to the application was presented to the City Council by no one.
C. Oral testimony in favor of the application was presented to the City Council by no one (not including
the applicant/representative).
COUNCIL DECISION:
The Council voted 3 to 0(Gindlesperger absent)to approve DR-06-21 for a design review application for
three building wall signs and one monument sign for Boise Hunter Homes,with the following Design
Review Board recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
2. Provide a copy of the electrical permit for the sign installation prior to issuance of a sign permit.
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3. Upon completion of the building wall signs,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 building wall signs,monument sign, and required landscaping have been
completed in compliance with the approved plans, a certificate of completion will be issued.
4. Provide revised building wall sign elevations showing the correct letter color and callouts. The
revised sign elevations 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 monument sign elevation adding architectural interest to the aluminum cabinet such
as a roof over the top or frame around. The revised monument sign elevation shall be reviewed and
approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board 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.
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 Council reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-06-21) 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:
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i. The building wall signs and monument sign will be required to be harmonious with the architectural
design of the building, and will not cover nor detract from desirable architectural features.
DATED this 13th April 2021.
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