Findings - CC - 2021 - DR-29-21 - Eastfield Subdivision Sign BEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A )
DESIGN REVIEW FOR A SUBDIVISION ENTRY )
SIGN FOR EASTFIELD SUBDIVISION FOR )
DYLAN SCHNEIDER )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-29-21
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle City Council for their action on July
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:
Dylan Schneider,represented by Craig Brasher with Ally Structural Consulting,LLC, is requesting
design review approval for a subdivision entry monument sign for Eastfield Subdivision. The 4.58-
acre site is located on the northwest corner of East Hill Road and North Edgewood Lane at 200
North Edgewood Lane.
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 6,2017,the City approved a lot line adjustment for Patrick&Karen Towne(LLA-04-16).
On April 27,2021,the City Council approved a rezone from A-R(Agricultural-Residential)to R-7-DA
(Residential with a development agreement [in lieu of a PUD]) and preliminary plat approvals for
Eastfield Subdivision, a 32-lot (26-buildable, 1-existing, 5-common) residential subdivision (RZ-11-
20&PP-06-20).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-27-21 (common area landscaping),DR-28-21 (townhomes).
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Compact Residential.
F. ZONING DESIGNATION: R-6-DA(Residential with a development agreement).
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT:Not in the DDA, TDA, CEDA, or DSDA.
H. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT:No.
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I. SIGNAGE:
Subdivision Entry Monument Sign
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 2' 1"high x 4' wide 8' high(maximum)
Area of Signage 8-square feet 60-square feet(maximum)
Illumination None Interior-illumination prohibited
Sign Landscaping 535-square feet(approximately) 24-square feet(minimum)
Materials Sandstone boulder with black engraving Per Eagle City Code
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".
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-7(D): Prohibited Materials and Landscaping:
2. Clear vision triangle shall be observed in regard to all vegetation. All shade trees planted
within vision triangles and adjacent to any street shall be pruned to a minimum seven feet(7')
above the adjacent sidewalk and fourteen feet(14')above the adjacent roadway surface. Shrubs
and ground,covers planted within the vision triangle shall not exceed three feet (3') height at
maturity. The boundaries of the vision triangle are defined by measuring from the intersection
of the edges of two(2)adjacent roadways forty feet(40') along each roadway and connecting
the two (2) points with a straight line. The sight distance obstruction is also applicable to
railroad-highway grade crossings with the vision triangle defined by measuring forty feet(40')
along the railroad property line.In all cases,ITD and ACHD standards shall apply also.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(9): Prohibited Signs:
j. Any sign which is prohibited within the sight visibility triangle as specified within the ACHD
"Policy Manual."
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C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is requesting design review approval for a subdivision entry monument sign for
Eastfield Subdivision. The sign is proposed to be located on the southeast corner of North
Edgewood Lane and East Spartan Lane.The sign will be made of sandstone boulder and the letters
will be engraved into the boulder. Staff defers comment regarding the subdivision entry sign to the
Design Review Board.
• The subdivision entry monument sign and landscaping (including a Bacheri Spruce tree) are
proposed at the southeast corner of North Edgewood Lane and East Spartan Lane and located within
the vision triangle. Pursuant to Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(9), signs are prohibited within
the sight visibility triangle and pursuant to Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-7(D),landscaping located
within the vision triangle cannot exceed 3-feet in height(shrubs)or pruned to a minimum of 7-feet
above the adjacent sidewalk (shade trees). The applicant should be required to provide a revised
landscape plan showing the subdivision entry monument sign and landscaping associated with the
sign located outside of the vision triangle. The revised landscape plan should be reviewed and
approved by staff and on member of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
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.The
application was continued to June 10,2021, 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—3:07:22)
On May 27, 2021, the Board continued this application to allow the applicant time to address concerns
regarding the common area landscaping and the twelve townhome buildings applications.
BOARD DELIBERATION: (Granicus time— 1:23:48)
On June 10,2021,upon completion of the applicant's and staff's presentations,the Board discussed during
deliberation that:
• The Board is in favor of the proposed subdivision entry monument sign and associated landscaping.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 4 to 0(Mihan abstained; Duperault and Sayer absent)to recommend approval of DR-29-
21 for a design review application for a subdivision entry monument sign for Eastfield Subdivision for
Dylan Schneider,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 July 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
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the applicant/representative).
COUNCIL DECISION:
The Council voted 4 to 0 to approve DR-29-21 for a design review application for a subdivision entry
monument sign for Eastfield Subdivision for Dylan Schneider,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. 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.
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-29-21) 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
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Eagle City Code 8-2A-13(B)(2)(i),and has concluded:
i. The subdivision entry monument sign will be required to be harmonious with the architectural design
of the buildings, and will not cover nor detract from desirable architectural features.
DATED this 13th day of July 2021.
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