Findings - DR - 2021 - DR-16-21 - Mosscreek - Mosscreek Sub Sign BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR ONE )
SUBDIVISION ENTRY MONUMENT )
SIGN FOR MOSSCREEK SUBDIVISION )
FOR URBAN SOLUTIONS,LLC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-16-21
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on September 9, 2021. 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:
Urban Solutions, LLC, represented by Steve Hart, is requesting design review approval for a
subdivision entry sign for Mosscreek Subdivision. The 21.6-acre site, consisting of three parcels, is
located at the terminus of West Escalante Drive, south terminus of North Tempsford Way, and 5806
West State Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on March 26, 2021. Revised information
(application, sign elevation, lighting cutsheet)were received August 9,2021.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On January 12, 2021, the City Council approved an annexation, rezone from RUT (Rural-Urban
Transition — Ada County Designation) to R-5-DA-P (Residential with a development agreement —
PUD), conditional use permit, preliminary development plan, and preliminary plat for Mosscreek
Subdivision(A-05-20/RZ-06-20/CU-04-20/PPUD-02-20/PP-03-20).
On July 27, 2021,the City Council approved a preliminary plat modification to address access from a
collector street and common area buffer lots(PP-03-20 MOD).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-15-21 (common area landscaping).
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:
Compact Residential,Transition Overlay, and Scenic Corridor.
F. ZONING DESIGNATION: R-5-DA-P(Residential with a development agreement—PUD).
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 Sign
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 9' 4" high x 10' 5" wide (monument 8' high(maximum—sign)
sign)*
2' high x 2' wide(sign panel)
Area of Signage 4-square feet 60-square feet(maximum—sign)
Illumination Hanging decorative lantern Interior-illumination prohibited
Landscaping 372-square feet 12-square feet(minimum)
Materials Stone veneer column with wood beam, Per Eagle City Code
metal panel with matte black laser-cut
logo attached to column
*Note:Height includes 3'of architectural features above the top of the sign panel.
J. AGENCY RESPONSES:None.
K. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC:None received to date.
THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD 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-8(A): Applicability:
3. Architectural Compatibility: The number, area, and height of signs as outlined in this article
are intended to be maximum standards which do not necessarily ensure architectural
compatibility. Therefore, in addition to the enumerated maximum standards, the city shall
give consideration to a sign's relationship to the overall appearance of the subject property as
well as the surrounding area.
4. Materials And Appearance: It is the intent of this article to encourage interesting, creative,
readable, effective, uncluttered, and well maintained signage. Sign materials and appearance
shall be complementary to the building architecture and colors. The exhibits provided in the
EASD book are examples of the types of sign designs envisioned for the Eagle architecture
theme.
• 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;
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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(B):
GRADE: The elevation or level of the street closest to the sign to which reference is made, as
measured at the street's centerline, or top of curb if one exists, adjacent to where the sign is to be
placed, or the relative ground level in the immediate vicinity of the sign if determined by the
zoning administrator to be an accurate determination for grade with regard to the intent of this
article.
HEIGHT OF SIGN: The vertical distance measured from the grade to the highest point of a sign
or any vertical projection thereof. Architectural elements used above any sign area may be
excluded from the maximum height measurement if the city determines that said architectural
elements add to the character of the sign and do not create an overbearing appearance in relation
to the sign,building and area.
SUBDIVISION SIGN: A permanent on premises sign used to identify a subdivision.
• 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.
C. DISCUSSION:
• Sheet A 1.0 shows the top of the sign panel of the subdivision monument sign at an overall height
of 6-feet; however, the architectural features of the signs measure at an overall height of 9-feet,4-
inches. Pursuant to Eagle City Code, subdivision signs are not to exceed eight feet(8') in height.
Eagle City Code permits architectural elements above any sign area to be excluded from the
maximum height measurement if the city determines that said architectural elements add to the
character of the sign and do not create an overbearing appearance in relation to the sign, building
and area. Staff defers comment regarding the overall height of the subdivision monument signs
to the Design Review Board.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF 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.
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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 9,
2021,at which time the Board made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in favor of the application was presented to the Design Review Board by no one (not
including the applicant/representative).
C. Oral testimony in opposition to the application was presented to the Design Review Board by no one.
BOARD DELIBERATION: (Granicus time 1:35:25)
Upon completion of the applicant's and staffs presentations,the Board discussed during deliberation that:
• The Board recommends approval of the proposed subdivision entry monument sign.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 5 to 0 (Grubb and Mihan absent)to recommend approval of DR-16-21 for a design
review application for a subdivision entry monument sign for Mosscreek Subdivision for Urban
Solutions,LLC.
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.
3. 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.
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 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
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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 Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-16-21) 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 Board 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 subdivision entry monument sign will be required to be harmonious with the architectural
design of the subdivision,and will not cover nor detract from desirable architectural features.
DATED this 23rd day of September 2021.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County,Idaho
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