Findings - CC - 2022 - DR-57-21 - Aventier Subdivision Entry Monument Sign BEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A )
SUBDIVISION ENTRY MONUMENT )
SIGN FOR AVENTIER SUBDIVISION )
FOR ADAM ANDERSON )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-57-21
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle City Council for their action on March
22, 2022. 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:
Adam Anderson, represented by Rodney Evans with Rodney Evans & Partners, PPLC, is requesting
design review approval of a subdivision entry monument sign for Aventier Subdivision (aka Eventyr
Subdivision). The 8.11-acre site is located south of West Moon Valley Road, approximately 1,000-
feet south of the intersection of West Moon Valley Road and State Highway 44.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on December 2, 2021. Supplemental
information(revised sign and bridge elevations)was received on February 14,2022.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On January 25, 2022, the City Council approve an annexation, rezone with development agreement,
and preliminary plat applications for Eventyr Subdivision(A-09-21/RZ-11-21 &PP-13-21).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-56-21 (subdivision landscaping).
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Neighborhood Residential with Residential Transition
and Regional Open-space Overlay.
F. ZONING DESIGNATION: R-2-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:
Monument Sign
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 7' high x 11' wide 8' high(maximum)
Area of Signage 17-square feet(approximately) 60-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Halo illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Sign Landscaping 200-square feet(approximately) 51-square feet(minimum)
Materials Board formed concrete base with corten Per Eagle City Code
beam with laser cut lettering illuminated
with halo illumination hidden by the
corten. The letters and perimeter of the
sign will have halo illumination.
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-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 requesting design review approval for a subdivision entry monument sign that will
be located on the bridge structure located near the entry to the Aventier Subdivision. The size,
height,and materials of the entry monument sign comply with Eagle City Code. How the sign will
be illuminated also complies with Eagle City Code; however, how the notes on the elevations are
worded need to be modified. The plan indicates the sign is to be internally lit and backlit behind a
corten steel tube. The applicant should be required to provide revised elevation plans noting the
sign is to be halo illuminated and that the light source will be completely screened from view by
the corten steel tube. The revised elevation plans should be reviewed and approved by staff prior
to submittal of a sign permit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
Based upon the information provided to staff to date,if the requested design review application is approved,
staff recommends the 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 February 24, 2022,
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:
Upon completion of the applicant's and staffs presentations,the Board discussed during deliberation that:
• The Board is in favor of the design of the subdivision entry monument sign.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 4 to 0(Grubb,Germano,and Mihan absent)to recommend approval of DR-57-21 for a
design review application for a subdivision entry monument sign for Aventier Subdivision for Adam
Anderson,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 10, 2022.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE COUNCIL:
A. A meeting to consider the application was held before the City Council on March 22, 2022, at which
time the Council made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in favor of the application was presented to the City Council by no one(not including
the applicant/representative).
C. Oral testimony in opposition to the application was presented to the City Council by no one.
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COUNCIL DECISION:
The Council voted 3 to 0(Baun absent)to approve DR-57-21 for a design review application for a
subdivision entry monument sign for Aventier Subdivision for Adam Anderson,with the following
Design Review Board recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of
approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Provide revised elevation plans noting the sign is to be halo illuminated and that the light source will
be completely screened from view by the corten steel tube. The revised elevation plans shall be
reviewed and approved by staff prior to submittal of a sign permit.
2. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
3. Provide a copy of the electrical permit for the sign installation prior to issuance of a sign permit.
4. Upon completion of the subdivision entry monument sign and associated landscaping the applicant
shall be required to request a site inspection to be completed by the Planning and Zoning Department.
Upon verification that the subdivision entry monument sign and landscaping have been completed in
compliance with the approved plans,a certificate of completion will be issued.
5. Provide a cross section of the sign element(corten beam)showing any backing on the corten steal,
how the corten is attached to the board formed concrete,where the lighting will be located within the
signage and not visible through the cutout letters, etc. The cross section of the sign element(corten
beam) shall be reviewed and approved by staff and two members of the Design Review Board prior to
the issuance of a sign permit.
6. Provide detailed elevation plans showing specific dimensions of the corten beam with regard to
materials,thickness, depth,height,etc. The detailed elevation plans shall be reviewed and approved
by staff and two members of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
7. The corten of the monument sign and entry element shall be harmonious with the elements on the
bridge with regard to color and finish.
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
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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-57-21) 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 subdivision sign and entry feature 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 22nd day of March 2022.
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