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Findings - DR - 2022 - DR-42-22 - Channel Center Subdivision - Master Sign Plan For A Multi-Tenant (Medical/Dental And Business/Professional) Building Within Channel Center Subdivision BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A ) DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN PLAN ) FOR A MULTI-TENANT(MEDICAL/DENTAL ) AND BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL)BUILDING ) WITHIN CHANNEL CENTER SUBDIVISION ) FOR DRB INVESTMENTS ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR-42-22 The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action on July 14, 2022. The Board continued this item to September 8, 2022, and made their decision at that time. 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: DRB Investments,represented by James Marsh with CSHQA, is requesting design review approval for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office(medical/dental and business/professional)building. The 1.199-acre site is located at the northwest terminus of South Rivershore Lane at 467 South Rivershore Lane(Lot 6,Block 1,Channel Center Subdivision). B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: The City of Eagle received the application for this item on May 13,2022. C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: On May 29, 1996, the Eagle City Council approved a preliminary plat application and flood plain development application for Channel Center Subdivision(PP-96/FPR-96). On January 14, 1997, the Eagle City Council approved a final plat application for Channel Center Subdivision(FP-97). On November 24, 1998, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for an office (medical and dental)within Channel Center Subdivision(DR-37-98). D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-41-22 (building application). E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial. F. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-1 (Neighborhood Business District). G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT:Not in the DDA,TDA,CEDA,or DSDA. H. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT:No. Page 1 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2022\Office Bldg MSP in North Channel DR-42-22\MSP Multi-tenant Office Bldg N Channel Cntr drfdoc I. SIGNAGE: Building Wall Signs(south elevation) Sign Data Proposed Required Wall Sign Dimensions Varies based on tenant's font and logo Varies based on tenant lease space Area of Signage Varies based on tenant's font and logo 10% of the area of the tenant lease space(maximum) Illumination Halo-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited Materials Aluminum,powder coated gloss black, Per the master sign plan criteria 2"thick,with 1 'A"stand offs included within the staff report and Eagle City Code Building Wall Signs(north elevation) Sign Data Proposed Required Wall Sign Dimensions Varies based on tenant's font and logo Varies based on tenant lease space Area of Signage Varies based on tenant's font and logo 20% of the area of the tenant lease space(maximum) Illumination Halo-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited Materials Aluminum,powder coated gloss black, Per the master sign plan criteria 2"thick,with 1 ''A"stand offs included within the staff report and Eagle City Code Monument Sign Sign Data Proposed Required Sign Dimensions 15'high x 15'wide 15'high(maximum) Area of Signage 94-square feet 140-square feet(maximum) Illumination Punch through illumination Interior-illumination prohibited Sign Landscaping 0-square feet 282-square feet(minimum) Materials Aluminum tenant cabinets painted Per the master sign plan criteria black, '/<" clear acrylic push through included within the staff report and graphics with opaque vinyl, aluminum Eagle City Code top cape painted gloss black, nichiha fiber cement board accent with clear anodized metal trim, longboard siding cladding,aluminum base painted grey. J. AGENCY RESPONSES:None. K. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC:None received to date. Page 2 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2022\Office Bldg MSP in North Channel DR-42-22\MSP Multi-tenant Office Bldg N Channel Cntr drf.doc 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. • Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(B):Definitions: 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. ILLUMINATION, PUNCH THROUGH LETTER: A sign with letters, logos or other sign graphics that are opaque (no light is permitted to shine through them), that are attached to a sign cabinet or structure that allows light to shine through it. The distance between the letters, logos, Page 3 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2022\Office Bldg MSP in North Channel DR-42-22\MSP Multi-tenant Office Bldg N Channel Cntr drf.doc or other sign graphics and the background (surface of the cabinet or structure) is a maximum of one-half inch (1/2"). The light source is concealed within the cabinet or structure and is not visible except that illumination from the light source shines through transparent (nonopaque) background material for no more than one-fourth inch (1/4") around the letters, logo, and other graphics,creating a halo effect. • 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. 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. • Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(14): Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided at the base of all monument signs. Landscape plans shall be prepared by or under the responsible control of a licensed landscape architect with said plans to be duly stamped to clearly identify the preparer. The amount required shall be three (3)times the size of the largest sign area. An example is shown as follows: —''—= —i —.ass d-.e • • :h ; i� 3 x 63 a 189 s.f. II 00/ l I , • Page 4 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2022\Office Bldg MSP in North Channel DR-42-22\MSP Multi-tenant Office Bldg N Channel Cntr drfdoc C. DISCUSSION: • The applicant is requesting design review approval for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office (medical/dental and business/professional) building located within Channel Center Subdivision. The only criteria provided was within the applicant's justification letter. Staff recommends the following criteria for the "Channel Center Multi-tenant Office (Medical/Dental and Business/Professional)Building Master Sign Plan." Channel Center Multi-tenant Office (Medical/Dental and Business/Professional)Building Master Sign Plan A. GENERAL APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Every tenant within the Channel Center Multi-tenant Office Building shall be required to submit signage to the managing entity for written approval. A design review sign application, accompanied by the written approval of the managing entity, shall be submitted to the City for any proposed signs for City review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria state herein as well as Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict between the Eagle City Code and the criteria specified herein, the more restrictive requirements shall apply. 2. All permits for tenant's signs and their installation shall be obtained by the tenant or his representative and shall conform to all local building and electrical does as well as the criteria set forth hereafter. 3. All tenant signs shall be designed,constructed,and installed at tenant's expense. 4. No exposed conduits, brackets, fasteners or wiring of any type will be permitted. No raceways will be permitted. 5. All signs shall meet Underwriters Laboratories and National Electrical Code requirements. 6. Tenant shall be required to fulfill all the requirements of these criteria. B. MONUMENT SIGN: 1. One 15'high x 15'wide multi-tenant monument sign is permitted. 2. Tenant letters and logo will be fabricated from punch through letters `/2" thick acrylic material. The light source is concealed with opaque material leaving `/a" around the letters and logo,creating a halo effect. 3. Tenant background shall be black. 4. Tenant letters and logo shall be white. C. BUILDING WALL SIGNS: 1. Tenant signs are permitted on the north and south building elevations. 2. Each tenant is permitted two building wall signs (one on the north and one on the south building elevations). 3. Tenant letters and logo are permitted. 4. Tenant letters and logo shall be painted gloss black. 5. Tenant letters and logo shall be illuminated with white LED illumination. 6. Wall signs located on the north building elevation are permitted to be 20%of the tenant's Page 5 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2022\Office Bldg MSP in North Channel DR-42-22\MSP Multi-tenant Office Bldg N Channel Cntr drf doe lease space. Wall signs located on the south building elevation are permitted to be 10% of the tenant's lease space. 7. Wall signs shall be 2"thick aluminum and pegged off the face of the building 1 %". 8. Tenant signs shall be located pursuant to building elevations date stamped by the City on May 13,2022,and shown below. 2 �, ®®61 ® 40 �,.,., 4 Q . 1 1 _ . �m t .. . AIM Ili —-whew, J j ,' `r SOUTH ELEVATION k - -\ y .� (i),. , r • 1 I I I I I f I If ( I I L _ I ®off - r.IG GNAGEo® IO+�p NORTH ELEVATION D. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS: 1. Tenant shall be responsible for the operations of tenant's sign contractors. Tenant and sign contractors will be liable for any actions committed during installation or service of signage. 2. Tenant or tenant's representative shall be responsible for costs of maintenance, service, repair or replacement of tenant's sign including but not limited to its mounting, time clock,photocell or electrical wiring. 3. Tenant shall be required to keep sign in good working order and all surfaces shall be maintained in good condition. 4. Upon termination of tenant's lease, the tenant, or its assigned, shall remove any sign, advertisement or notice placed on the premises and repair any damage or injury to the building or development caused thereby,all at tenants expense. • The landscape plan, date stamped by the City on May 13, 2022, shows the area around the proposed monument sign as existing turf. Pursuant to Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(14), landscaping shall be provided at the base of all monument signs. Landscape plans shall be prepared by or under the responsible control of a licensed landscape architect with said plans to be duly stamped to clearly identify the preparer. The amount required shall be three (3) times the size of the largest sign area. The applicant should be required to provide a revised landscape plan showing a minimum of 282-square feet of landscaping around the base of the monument sign proposed along State Highway 44. The landscape plan should be reviewed and approved by staff Page 6 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2022\Office Bldg MSP in North Channel DR-32-22\MSP Multi-tenant Office Bldg N Channel Cntr drfdoc and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign permit. • Pursuant to Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(B), the height of a sign is measured from the grade to the highest point of a sign or any vertical projection thereof. The applicant should be required to provide a cross section of the proposed monument sign showing the overall height of the sign does not exceed 15-feet as measured from the centerline of State Highway 44. The cross section should be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign permit. • The landscape plan, date stamped by the City on May 13, 2022, shows the monument sign to be located in close proximity to an existing tree along State Highway 44. Staff recommends shifting the monument sign to the west to avoid the monument sign being blocked by the existing tree. The applicant should be required to provide a revised landscape plan showing the monument sign to be shifted 20-feet(approximately) to the west in order to provide greater distance between the proposed monument sign and the existing flowering cherry tree located along State Highway 44. The revised landscape plan should be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a sign permit. • Staff defers comment regarding the design, color, and materials of all proposed 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 July 14, 2022. The application was continued to September 8,2022,at which time the Board made their decision. BOARD DELIBERATION: On July 14, 2022, upon completion of the applicant's and staffs presentations, the Board discussed during deliberation that: • The application was continued to provide the applicant time to address their concerns regarding the building elevations that may affect the sign materials and colors. BOARD DELIBERATION: On September 8, 2022, upon completion of the applicant's and staff's presentations, the Board discussed during deliberation that: • The Board is in favor of the master sign plan criteria as modified to reflect the changes in colors and materials. • The Board is in favor of the monument sign as designed but request that the brick pattern match the pattern determined with the building application(DR-41-22). BOARD DECISION: The Board voted 4 to 0(Grubb,Duperault,and Merrill absent)to recommend approval of DR-42-22 for a design review application for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office(medical/dental and business/professional)building within Channel Center Subdivision for DRB Investments,with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval with text shown with underline to be added by the Board. Page 7 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2022\Office Bldg MSP in North Channel DR-42-22\MSP Multi-tenant Office Bldg N Channel Cntr drf doc SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The following shall be the master sign plan criteria for the multi-tenant office (medical/dental and business/professional)building located within Channel Center Subdivision: Channel Center Multi-tenant Office (Medical/Dental and Business/Professional)Building Master Sign Plan A. GENERAL APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Every tenant within the Channel Center Multi-tenant Office Building shall be required to submit signage to the managing entity for written approval. A design review sign application, accompanied by the written approval of the managing entity, shall be submitted to the City for any proposed signs for City review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria state herein as well as Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict between the Eagle City Code and the criteria specified herein, the more restrictive requirements shall apply. 2. All permits for tenant's signs and their installation shall be obtained by the tenant or his representative and shall conform to all local building and electrical does as well as the criteria set forth hereafter. 3. All tenant signs shall be designed,constructed,and installed at tenant's expense. 4. No exposed conduits, brackets, fasteners or wiring of any type will be permitted. No raceways will be permitted. 5. All signs shall meet Underwriters Laboratories and National Electrical Code requirements. 6. Tenant shall be required to fulfill all the requirements of these criteria. B. MONUMENT SIGN: 1. One 15'high x 15' wide multi-tenant monument sign is permitted. 2. Tenant letters and logo will be fabricated from punch through letters 'A" thick acrylic material. The light source is concealed with opaque material leaving '/4" around the letters and logo,creating a halo effect. 3. Tenant background shall be black. 4. Tenant letters and logo shall be white. C. BUILDING WALL SIGNS: 1. Tenant signs are permitted on the north and south building elevations. 2. Each tenant is permitted two building wall signs (one on the north and one on the south building elevations). 3. Tenant letters and logo are permitted. 4. Tenant letters and logo shall be painted gloss black. 5. Tenant letters and logo shall be illuminated with white LED illumination. 6. Wall signs located on the north building elevation are permitted to be 20%of the tenant's lease space. Wall signs located on the south building elevation are permitted to be 10% of the tenant's lease space. 7. Wall signs shall be 2"thick aluminum and pegged off the face of the building 1 '/2". Page 8 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2022\Office Bldg MSP in North Channel DR-42-22\MSP Multi-tenant Office Bldg N Channel Cntr drfdoc 8. Tenant signs shall be located pursuant to building elevations date stamped by the City on May 13,2022,and shown below. A te 4411-1A, b y 4s . , � aEillc •I .. .. a. r .t. l : - ` lithifit ih:.ear. •�+lt * * South Elevation Or tea = 7 r, North Elevation D. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS: 1. Tenant shall be responsible for the operations of tenant's sign contractors. Tenant and sign contractors will be liable for any actions committed during installation or service of signage. 2. Tenant or tenant's representative shall be responsible for costs of maintenance, service, repair or replacement of tenant's sign including but not limited to its mounting, time clock,photocell or electrical wiring. 3. Tenant shall be required to keep sign in good working order and all surfaces shall be maintained in good condition. 4. Upon termination of tenant's lease, the tenant, or its assigned, shall remove any sign, advertisement or notice placed on the premises and repair any damage or injury to the building or development caused thereby,all at tenants expense. 2. Provide a revised landscape plan showing a minimum of 282-square feet of landscaping around the base of the monument sign proposed along State Highway 44. The landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign permit. 3. Provide a cross section of the proposed monument sign showing the overall height of the sign does Page 9 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2022\Office Bldg MSP in North Channel DR-42-22\MSP Multi-tenant Office Bldg N Channel Cntr drf doc not exceed 15-feet as measured from the centerline of State Highway 44. The cross section shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign permit. 4. Provide a revised landscape plan showing the monument sign to be shifted 20-feet(approximately)to the west in order to provide greater distance between the proposed monument sign and the existing flowering cherry tree located along State Highway 44. The revised landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a sign permit. 5. Provide revised elevation plans of the monument sign showing the punch through acrylic graphics will not exceed `2-inch as required within Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(B). The revised elevation plans shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of sign permit. 6. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site. 7. Provide a copy of the electrical permit for the sign installation prior to issuance of a sign permit. 8. 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 landscaping have been completed in compliance with the approved plans, a certificate of completion will be issued. 9. Provide revised elevations of the monument sign showing the brick pattern to match the pattern approved with the building application(DR-41-22). The revised elevations shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a sign permit. 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 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 Page 10 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2022\Office Bldg MSP in North Channel DR-42-22\MSP Multi-tenant Office Bldg N Channel Cntr drf.doc 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-42-22) 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 22nd day of September 2022. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF EAGLE Ada Coun , ah 4 Robert Grubb, Chairman ATTEST: .......... ,.,,,,,,,, a,60,: Tracy E.Os a.gle CitOe y ;Q rz 0 lQ • /,, *• • ••••, ',/ ,S, S1 ' ',I,,,,,,,,,IIII Page 11 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2022\Office Bldg MSP in North Channel DR-42-22\MSP Multi-tenant Office Bldg N Channel Cntr drf.doc