Findings - DR - 2017 - DR-16-17 - Master Sign Plan For Mult-Tenant Office/Retail @ 1637 & 1675 E. Riverside DriveBEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A )
MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR A
MULTI -TENANT OFFICE/RETAIL
BUILDING FOR RENNISON
COMPANIES, INC.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR -16-17
The above -entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on April 27, 2017. 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:
Rennison Companies, Inc., represented by Walter Lindgren with Lindgren:Labrie Architecture, PLLC,
is requesting design review approval of the master sign plan for a multi -tenant office/retail building.
The 1.1 -acre site is located on the southeast corner of East Riverside Drive and South Edgewood Lane
at 1637 and 1675 East Riverside Drive (Lots 2 and 3, Block 1) within Deuce Subdivision (fka Tennis
Club Plaza Subdivision No. 2).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on March 16, 2017.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On May 22, 2007, the City Council approved an annexation and rezone from RUT (Rural Urban
Transition — Ada County designation) and MU (Mixed Use) to MU -DA (Mixed Use with
Development Agreement) for Cornerstone Group, LLC (A-18-06/RZ-24-06).
On July 24, 2007, the City Council approved a preliminary plat for Eagle Gateway South Subdivision
for Cornerstone Group, LLC (PP -21-06).
On October 16, 2007, the City Council approved a design review for the common area landscaping for
Eagle Gateway South Subdivision for Cornerstone Group, LLC (DR -33-07).
On June 10, 2008, the City Council approved a modification to the development agreement to change
a "Hotel" use (shown as "C" conditional use under the MU zoning designation within Eagle City Code
Section 8-2-3 "Official Schedule of District Regulations") to a permitted use on the property
associated with Eagle Gateway Subdivision for Eagle Gateway South, LLC (RZ-24-06 MOD).
On September 23, 2008, the City Council approved a modification to the development agreement and
associated exhibits within the development agreement to allow for an overall building height of 39 -
feet, decorative parapet walls of 46 -feet, entrance parapet height of 48 -feet, and an entryway feature
height of 58 -feet. The modification also approved a digital reader board not to exceed two hundred
square (200) feet (RZ-24-06 MOD2).
On July 28, 2008, the City Council approved a parcel division for Cornerstone Group, LLC (PD -02-
08).
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On September 23, 2008, the City Council approved a modification to the development agreement for a
building height exception and allow for a digital reader board associated with a movie theater (RZ-24-
06 MOD2).
On October 7, 2008, the City Council approved a design review application for a movie theater for
Riverwood Cinemas for Ogden Entertainment (DR -54-08).
On June 25, 2013, the City Council approved a modification to the development agreement and
associated exhibits within the development agreement to allow for a Commercial Entertainment
Facility (Tennis and outdoor recreational facility), Nursing/Convalescent Home, and a building height
exception for the tennis facility not to exceed 45 -feet in height and a height exception for a hotel to not
exceed 60 -feet in height (RZ-24-06 MOD3).
On June 27, 2013, the Design Review Board approved a design review application for a commercial
entertainment facility for the Eagle Tennis Facility (DR -19-13).
On January 9, 2014, the Design Review Board remanded the design review application to modify a
commercial entertainment facility for the Eagle Tennis Facility to staff (DR -19-13 MOD).
On January 28, 2014, the City Council approved a preliminary plat application for Tennis Club Plaza
Subdivision (PP -13-13).
On March 27, 2014, the Design Review Board approved a design review application to modify a
commercial entertainment facility for the Eagle Tennis Facility (DR -19-13 MOD2).
On June 25, 2015, the Design Review Board approved a design review application to modify a
commercial entertainment facility for the Eagle Tennis Facility (DR -19-13 MOD3).
On July 14, 2015, the City Council approved a final plat application for Tennis Club Plaza Subdivision
No. 1 (FP -17-14).
On March 24, 2016, the Design Review Board approved a design review application to construct a
2,180 -square foot restaurant with drive-through for Starbucks within Tennis Club Plaza Subdivision
No. 1 (DR -17-16).
On June 23, 2016, the Design Review Board approved a design review application for a master sign
plan for East End Riverside (DR -35-16).
On June 29, 2016, the City approved a design review application to modify the green screens proposed
on the Eagle Tennis Club Facility (DR -19-13 MOD4).
On August 10, 2016, the City approved a design review application for the common area landscaping
within Tennis Club Plaza Subdivision No. 2 (DR -19-13 MODS).
D. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Mixed Use
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU -DA (Mixed Use with a development agreement)
F. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR -15-17 (multi -tenant office/retail building)
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G. SIGNAGE:
Building Wall Signs
Sign Data Proposed
Wall Sign Dimensions Varies depending on tenant's font and
logo
Varies depending on tenant's font and
logo
Halo illuminated, illuminated by
floodlighting
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date.
STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING
THIS PROPOSAL:
Area of Signage
Illumination
Required
10% of the total area of the building
face (maximum)
10% of total area of building face
(maximum)
Interior -illumination prohibited
• 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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• Eagle City Code Section 8 -2A -8(C): Provisions and Requirements:
1. Wall Signs (Flat And Perpendicular):
b. Each business within a multi -tenant building shall be allowed a maximum of three (3) wall signs
provided that each sign is placed on a different side of the building.
d. For a multi -tenant building the total sign area of all wall signs shall not exceed ten percent
(10%) of the area of the building face to which they are attached, except that the total sign area for
wall signs that are visible from a state highway shall be a maximum of twenty percent (20%) of the
area of the building face to which they are attached.
• Eagle City Code Section 8 -2A -8(C)(15) Master Sign Plan:
A "master sign plan", as defined by this article, shall be required to be submitted to the city for
review and approval. The purpose of a master sign plan is to coordinate signs, and create a plan
that establishes a building or site's overall sign design. The master sign plan shall show sign colors,
styles and locations of buildings, maximum size, illumination, and materials to be used.
The master sign plan may be approved by the city with elements that require suspension or
relaxation of the height, area, number of signs, or locations of signs specified within this article if
the city council finds that extraordinary conditions exist which allow suspension or relaxation, but
that any suspension or relaxation will still meet the intent of this article and:
a. The development site contains unique or unusual physical conditions such as topography,
proportion, size or relation to a public street that would limit or restrict normal sign visibility; or
b. The proposed or existing development exhibits unique characteristics of land use, architectural
style, site location, physical scale, historical interest or other distinguishing features that justify
variation from conventional development; or
c. The proposed signage incorporates special design features such as logos, emblems, murals,
statuaries or similar architectural elements that are designed in a manner determined by the city to
be architecturally compatible to the sign and area.
• 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 intemal illumination is prohibited, except for automated signs and drive-
through/drive-up service menu board signs as regulated in this article.
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C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant has shown on the elevation plans, date stamped by the city on March 16, 2017, the
specific areas for tenant signage upon the multi -tenant office/retail building. The business
identification words or phrases and logo are required to be located within the approved area. •
• Staff recommends the following changes to the "1675 East Riverside Drive Master Sign Plan for a
Multi -tenant Retail/Office Building", with underlined text to be added so as to be in compliance
with Eagle City Code.
1675 East Riverside Drive Master Sign Plan
For a Multi -Tenant Office/Retail Building
General Notes (Typ.):
1. The tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the developer or developer' s
management 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 staff review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria
stated herein as well as the 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. Wall Sign materials may consist of cast metal, fiberglass, plastic, acrylic (or sim.) and shall
be a minimum of 1/4" and a maximum of 8" thick (measured from the wall plane to the
greatest nroiection of all components). Wall Signs may be surface -mounted or peggedheld
off face of building.
3. Wall Signs shall consist of individual letters and/or logos. Fonts (styles and sizes) and logos
shall be as proposed by individual tenant (typ.).
4. Wall Sign size and locations: Example Wall Sign locations are illustrated on building
elevation sheets. Final sign location and sizes will be provided as part of the tenant design
review sign application. Wall signs shall be limited to three (3) sides of the building. Size
of signs shall not exceed 10% of the area of the building face to which it is attached.
Site Specific Requirements:
1.
Wall Signs shall be parallel to the face of the building.
2. Wall Sign Illumination:
a. The building facade shall be provided with electrical power at the designated signage
locations to accommodate sign illumination.
b. Wall signs may be "halo" illuminated, or by floodlighting as defined in City ordinance.
3. Signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code.
Building Address Number (Typ. of 1):
1. Cast metal building address numbers shall be located on the face of building.
Directional Signs (Typ.):
1. None proposed.
Monument Signs (Typ.):
1. None proposed. Comply with DR -48-16. #/4
• Upon completion of the building wall signage, the applicant should be required to request a site
inspection to be completed by the Planning and Zoning Department. Upon verification that the
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wall signage has been completed in compliance with the approved plans, a certificate of
completion will be issued.
• Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design Review
Board.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE 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 April 27, 2017, at
which time the Board made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in opposition to this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one.
C. Oral testimony in favor of this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one (not
including the applicant/representative).
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 4 to 0 (Brasher, Shafer, and Koci absent) to approve DR -16-17 for a design review
application for the master sign plan for a multi -tenant office/retail building for Rennison Companies, Inc.,
with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of
approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The following shall be the master sign plan criteria for 1675 East Riverside Drive within Deuce
Subdivision:
1675 East Riverside Drive Master Sign Plan
Multi -Tenant Office/Retail Building
General Notes (Typ.):
1. The tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the developer or developer' s
management 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 staff review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria
stated herein as well as the 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. Wall Sign materials may consist of cast metal, fiberglass, plastic, acrylic (or sim.) and shall
be a minimum of 1/2" and a maximum of 8" thick (measured from the wall plane to the
greatest projection of all components). Wall Signs may be surface -mounted or pegged off
face of building.
3. Wall Signs shall consist of individual letters and/or logos. Fonts (styles and sizes) and logos
shall be as proposed by individual tenant (typ.).
4. Wall Sign size and locations: Example Wall Sign locations are illustrated on building
elevation sheets. Final sign location and sizes will be provided as part of the tenant design
review sign application. Wall signs shall be limited to three (3) sides of the building. Size of
signs shall not exceed 10% of the area of the building face to which it is attached.
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Site Specific Requirements:
1. Wall Signs shall be parallel to the face of the building.
2. Wall Sign Illumination:
a. The building facade shall be provided with electrical power at the designated signage
locations to accommodate sign illumination.
b. Wall signs may be "halo" illuminated, or by floodlighting as defined in City ordinance.
3. Signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code.
Building Address Number (Typ. of 1):
1. Cast metal building address numbers shall be located on the face of building.
Directional Signs (Typ.):
1. None proposed.
Monument Signs (Typ.):
1. None proposed. Comply with DR -48-16.
2. Provide detailed elevations showing the signage proposed on the building. The building wall
signage should comply with the master sign plan of this application (DR -16-17). The detailed
elevations should be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
3. The monument sign shown within Lot 2, Block 2 on the landscape plan, date stamped by the city on
March 16, 2017 (DR -15-17) was approved through DR -48-16.
4. Upon completion of the building wall signage, the applicant should be required to request a site
inspection to be completed by the Planning and Zoning Department. Upon verification that the wall
signage and monument signage have been completed in compliance with the approved plans, a
certificate of completion will be issued.
5. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
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.
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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 -16-17) 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.
DATED this 11th day of May 2017.
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