Findings - DR - 2022 - DR-35-22 - Molinari Development - Three Building Wall Signs And One Monument Sign For Marriott Residence Inn BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR THREE )
BUILDING WALL SIGNS AND ONE )
MONUMENT SIGN FOR MARRIOTT )
RESIDENCE INN FOR AMS HOSPITALITY )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-35-22
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on June 23, 2022. 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:
AMS Hospitality, represented by Johnny Hilfiker, is requesting design review approval for three
building wall signs and one monument sign for Marriott Residence Inn. The 4.35-acre site is located
on the southwest corner of North Palmetto Avenue and East Plaza Drive within the Molinari
Development.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on April 21, 2022. Revised building
elevations were received on June 2, 2022,and June 10,2022.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On June 25, 2019,the Eagle City Council approved a rezone from CBD(Central Business District)to
CBD-DA-P(Central Business District with a development agreement—PUD), conditional use permit,
preliminary development plan, and preliminary plat for Molinari Park Subdivision(RZ-07-18/CU-03-
18/PPU D-02-18/PP-06-18).
On December 8, 2020, the Eagle City Council denied a design review application for a subdivision
entry monument sign for Molinari Park Subdivision(DR-53-20).
On December 9, 2020, the Eagle City Council approved a preliminary plat extension of time for
Molinari Park Subdivision(EXT-16-20).
On January 12, 2021, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for the common
area landscaping within Molinari Park Subdivision(DR-18-20).
On February 12, 2021, the Eagle City Council approved a final development plan and final plat for
Molinari Park Subdivision No. 1, a 41-lot (34-buildable, 7-common), mixed use subdivision (FPUD-
04-20& FP-04-20).
On February 8, 2022, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for 17 townhome
buildings(91-units)within Molinari Park Subdivision No. 1 (DR-60-21).
On May 24, 2022, the Eagle City Council approved a conditional use permit application modification
for a building height exception to 54-feet for the Residence Inn(CU-03-18 MOD).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-34-22(building application).
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E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Downtown, Scenic Corridor, and Public/Semi-Public.
F. ZONING DESIGNATION:
CBD-DA-P(Central Business District with a development agreement—PUD).
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT:
This site is located within the Community Entry Development Area(CEDA)overlay district.
H. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT:Yes.
I. SIGNAGE:
Building Wall Sign(East Building Elevation)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 3' 2"high x 17' wide N/A
Area of Signage 54-square feet 1,260-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Halo illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Materials Aluminum pan channel letters with 4" Per Eagle City Code
returns, painted Pantone Gray, pegged off
the face of the building 1 ''/2", halo
illuminated with 3000K white LED.
Building Wall Sign(North Building Elevation)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 3' 2"high x 17' wide N/A
Area of Signage 54-square feet 847-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Halo illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Materials Aluminum pan channel letters with 4" Per Eagle City Code
returns, painted Pantone Gray, pegged off
the face of the building 1 Y2", halo
illuminated with 3000K white LED.
Building Wall Sign(South Building Elevation)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 3' 2"high x 17' wide N/A
Area of Signage 54-square feet 678-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Halo illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited
Materials Aluminum pan channel letters with 4" Per Eagle City Code
returns, painted Pantone Gray, pegged off
the face of the building 1 '/2", halo
illuminated with 3000K white LED.
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Monument Sign
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 5' high x 18' wide 8' high(maximum)
Area of Signage 36-square feet 60-square feet(maximum)
Illumination Ground mounted light fixtures Interior-illumination prohibited
Sign Landscaping 460-square feet(approximately) 108-square feet(minimum)
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 AND ADOPTS THE STAFF REPORT
AS PART OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S FINDINGS OF FACT:
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.
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C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is requesting design review approval for three halo illuminated building wall signs
(north, south, and east building elevations) and one monument sign for Marriott Residence Inn.
The monument sign is proposed to be illuminated by ground mounted light fixtures. The
proposed signs conform to applicable Eagle City Codes. Staff defers comment regarding the
design of the building wall 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.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD:
A. A meeting to consider the application was held before the Design Review Board on June 23, 2022, at
which time the Board made their decision.
BOARD DELIBERATION:
Upon completion of the applicant's and staffs presentations,the Board discussed during deliberation that:
• The Board is in favor of the proposed building wall signs and monument sign as designed.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 3 to 0(Lindgren and Mihan recused; Duperault and Greer absent)to recommend
approval of DR-35-22 for a design review application to construct three building wall signs and one
monument sign for Marriott Residence Inn for AMS Hospitality,with the following staff 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.
3. All ground mounted light fixtures used to illuminate the monument sign shall be screened from view
and located so they do not shine onto the adjacent roadways or adjacent nearby property. The light
fixtures shall be concealed or screened with perimeter landscaping providing a 12 month screen of
sufficient height and density to conceal such fixtures.
4. Upon completion of the building wall signs,the monument sign,the 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 building wall signs, monument sign,and 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
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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 Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-35-22) 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 building wall signage and monument sign 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 14th day of July 2022.
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