Findings - DR - 2015 - DR-60-15 - 2 Monument Signs For Eagle Lakes Luury ApartmentsBEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A )
DESIGN REVIEW FOR TWO MONUMENT SIGNS)
FOR EAGLE LAKES LUXURY APARTMENTS )
FOR PACIFIC PARTNERS RESIDENTIAL )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR -60 -15
The above - entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on December 10, 2015. 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:
Pacific Partners Residential, represented by Kasey Ketterling with T -O Engineers, is requesting
design review sign approval to construct two monument signs for Eagle Lakes Luxury Apartments.
The site is located on the south side of State Highway 44, approximately 1, 129 -feet west of the
intersection of State Highway 55 and State Highway 44 at 2401 East State Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on November 9, 2015.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On November 10, 2015, the Eagle City Council approved a rezone and preliminary plat for Eagle
Lake Subdivision (RZ -10 -15 and PP- 07 -15).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR -58 -15 (design review application for buildings and landscaping).
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU -DA (Mixed Use with development agreement).
F. SIGNAGE:
Monument Sians
Sign Data
Proposed
Re uired
Sign Dimensions
7' 2" high x 8' 8" wide
8' high maximum
Area of Si na a
11 -square feet
60-square feet maximum
Illumination
Halo illumination
Interior - illumination prohibited
Sign Land sca in
500 -s uare feet (approximately)
33 -s uare feet (minimum)
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Board Formed Concrete with stone veneer column with aluminum letters with halo illumination.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
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I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date.
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.
• Eagle City Code Section 8- 2A- 6(A)(4)(c)
Signs are to provide effective and necessary business identification systems adapted to the
building design.
• Eagle City Code Section 8- 2A- 6(A)(4)(e)
The size, location, design, color, texture, lighting, landscaping, and hours of operations of all
permanent signs and outdoor advertising structures or features to insure 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)(3) Subdivision Signs:
a. One subdivision sign may be permitted on each side of any entry road into a subdivision, or
within the landscape median at the entry road if approved by ACHD, and at the intersection of
any collector and/or arterial streets abutting the subdivision.
b. Subdivision signs shall not exceed eight feet (8) in height and the sign area shall not exceed
sixty (60) square feet per side.
• 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
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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.
C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is requesting design review sign approval to construct two (2) entry monument signs
at the entrance to the Eagle Lakes Luxury Apartments. The monument signs will be located on the
south side of East Riverside Drive on the east and west sides of the main entrance into the
apartment complex. The monument signs are proposed to be constructed of board formed
concrete with a column of stone veneer (Owens Corning Eucalyptus). These monument signs are
a smaller version of the main subdivision monument sign for Eagle Lakes Subdivision. The colors
and materials proposed in the construction of the monument signs will match that which is used in
the construction of the apartment buildings. The text of the sign is to be constructed of aluminum
letters and halo illuminated. The size of the signs do not exceed that which is permitted within
Eagle City Code.
• Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design Review
Board.
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 December 10,
2015, at which time the Board made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in opposition to this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one.
C. Oral testimony in favor of this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one (not
including the applicant/representative).
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 6 to 0 (Brasher absent) to approve DR -60 -15 for a design review application for
two monument signs for Eagle Lake Luxury Apartments for Pacific Partners Residential, 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.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
2. Ensure that the proposed monument sign location does not impede the traffic vision triangle.
3. If any ground mounted light fixtures are to be used to illuminate this sign, detailed cut sheets shall be
provided to the cily showing the he style size wattage illumination etc The detailed cut sheets 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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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 the City Council 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 application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on November 9, 2015.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR- 60 -15) 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.
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DATED this 141' day of January 2016.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
Chairman
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Sharon . Bergmann, Eagle Ci Clerk
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Regulatory Taking Notice. Applicant has the right, pursuant to section 67 -8003, Idaho Code, to request a
regulatory taking analysis
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