Findings - CC - 2021 - DR-26-21 - Renu Medispa Signage BEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR THREE )
BUILDING WALL SIGNS FOR RENU )
MEDISPA FOR TAWNI WEAVER )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-26-21
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle City Council for their action on June
22, 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:
Tawni Weaver,represented by Virginia Cunningham with Golden West Signs, is requesting design
review approval for three building wall signs for Renu Medispa. The 0.69-acre site is located on the
north side of East Riverside Drive approximately 375-feet west of East Shore Drive at 600 East
Riverside Drive within Eagle River Development(Lot 18,Block 3,Mixed Use Subdivision No. 5).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on April 22,2021.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On January 25, 2000, the Eagle City Council approved a rezone (RZ-2-98) with a development
agreement(including a concept plan)(RZ-02-98).
On April 10, 2011,the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for the common area
landscaping within Phase I of Eagle River Development(DR-70-00).
On April 24, 2001,the Eagle City Council approved a preliminary plat, Mixed Use Subdivision No. 1
(PP-14-00).
On May 8, 2001, the Eagle City Council approved a final plat,Mixed Use Subdivision No. 1 (FP-13-
01).
On November 7, 2001,the Eagle City Council approved a combined preliminary and final plat,Mixed
Use Subdivision No. 2(PP/FP-1-01).
On July 9, 2002, the Eagle City Council approved a combined preliminary and final plat, Mixed Use
Subdivision No. 3 (PP/FP-3-02).
On July 23,2002,the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for the master sign plan
for Eagle River Development(DR-15-02).
On December 17,2002,the Eagle City Council approved a combined preliminary and final plat,Mixed
Use Subdivision No.4(PP/FP-4-02).
On December 16, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved a final plat, Mixed Use Subdivision No. 5
(FP-12-03).
On August 15,2016,the City approved a design review application to modify the master sign plan for
Eagle River Development(DR-15-02 MOD2).
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On January 9, 2017 the City approved a design review application to modify the master sign plan for
Eagle River Development(DR-15-02 MOD3).
On August 8,2017,the Lot Line Adjustment to adjust the original lot lines between Lots 14-18,Block
3, Mixed Use Subdivision No. 5 (ROS 11086), was approved by the Zoning Administrator(LLA-12-
17).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-22-21 (building).
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Mixed Use.
F. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU-DA(Mixed Use with a development agreement).
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT: Not in the DDA,TDA,CEDA,or DSDA.
H. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT:No.
I. SIGNAGE:
Building Wall Sign(south elevation)
Sign Data Proposed Required*
Wall Sign Dimensions 2' 7 %2"high x 12' 6"wide N/A
Area of Signage 33-square feet 191-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Halo illuminated and non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Materials "renu" — pan channel letters with 2 '/2" Per Eagle City Code
returns, painted charcoal grey, semi-gloss
finish, white LED halo, letters to be
pegged off the face of the building 1 1/2".
Leaf graphic—pan channel graphic with 3"
returns, painted green, semi-gloss, green
LED halo, graphic to be pegged off the
face of the building 1 '/2".
"medispa" — 1 Y2" routed HDU letters
painted charcoal grey, semi-gloss, non
illuminated, letters to be pegged off the
face of the building 3/4".
*Note: Sign dimensions and area of signage approved within the Eagle River Master Sign Plan(DR-15-02 MOD3).
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Building Wall Sign(north elevation)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 2' 7 ''/2"high x 12' 6"wide N/A
Area of Signage 33-square feet 186-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Halo illuminated and non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Materials "renu" — pan channel letters with 2 '/2" Per Eagle City Code
returns, painted charcoal grey, semi-gloss
finish, white LED halo, letters to be
pegged off the face of the building 1 1/2".
Leaf graphic—pan channel graphic with 3"
returns, painted green, semi-gloss, green
LED halo, graphic to be pegged off the
face of the building 1 '/2".
"medispa" — 1 '/2" routed HDU letters
painted charcoal grey, semi-gloss, non
illuminated, letters to be pegged off the
face of the building 3/4".
*Note:Sign dimensions and area of signage approved within the Eagle River Master Sign Plan(DR-15-02 MOD3).
Building Wall Sign(west elevation)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 2' 4 '/2"high x 11' 1"wide N/A
Area of Signage 26-square feet 191-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Halo illuminated and non-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Materials "renu" — pan channel letters with 2 '/2" Per Eagle City Code
returns, painted charcoal grey, semi-gloss
finish, white LED halo, letters to be
pegged off the face of the building 1 '/2".
Leaf graphic—pan channel graphic with 3"
returns, painted green, semi-gloss, green
LED halo, graphic to be pegged off the
face of the building 1 '/2".
"medispa" — 1 '/2" routed HDU letters
painted charcoal grey, semi-gloss, non
illuminated, letters to be pegged off the
face of the building 3/4".
*Note: Sign dimensions and area of signage approved within the Eagle River Master Sign Plan(DR-15-02 MOD3).
J. AGENCY RESPONSES:None.
K. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC:None received to date.
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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".
• 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(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.
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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 proposing to construct three halo illuminated building wall signs for Renu Medispa
(north, south,and west building elevations). The proposed signs conform to applicable Eagle City
Codes and the master sign plan. Staff defers comment regarding the design of the building wall
signs 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 May 27, 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 44:13)
Upon completion of the applicant's and staff's presentations,the Board discussed during deliberation that:
• The Board is in favor of the proposed building wall signs as proposed.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 5 to 0(Grubb and Mihan absent)to recommend approval of DR-26-21 for a design
review application for three building wall signs for Renu Medispa for Tawni Weaver,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 June 10,2021.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE COUNCIL:
A. A meeting to consider the application was held before the City Council on June 22,2021,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 4 to 0 to approve DR-26-21 for a design review application for three building wall
signs for Renu Medispa for Tawni Weaver,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,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
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.
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-26-21) 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:
i. The building wall signs will be required to be harmonious with the architectural design of the
building, and will not cover nor detract from desirable architectural features.
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DATED this 22nd day of June 2021.
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