Findings - DR - 2018 - DR-11-18 - Building Wall Sign For Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints ChurchBEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A BUILDING WALL
SIGN FOR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF
LATTER DAY SAINTS FOR ALLEN CHRISTEAN
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR -11-18
The above -entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on April 12, 2018. 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:
Allen Christean, Project Manager, represented by Gene C. Ulmer with Gene C. Ulmer Architect, is
requesting design review approval to construct one (1) building wall sign for The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter -Day Saints. The 5.24 -acre site is located on the east side of North Lanewood Road at
the northeast corner of North Lanewood Road and West Venetian Drive within Lanewood Church
Subdivision (Lot 1, Block 1).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on March 8, 2018.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On July 11, 2007, the Ada County Board of County Commissioners approved a rezone with
development agreement, planned unit development, and preliminary plat for Lanewood Estates
Planned Unit Development (of which the subject property is a portion of) (Ada County File #
200700017 — S/ZC/PUD/DA).
On December 11, 2012, the Eagle City Council approved an annexation, rezone, conditional use,
preliminary development plan, and preliminary plat applications for Lanewood Subdivision (A-03-
12/RZ-03-12/CU-03-12/PPUD-01-12/PP-01-12).
On February 28, 2013, the Design Review Board approve a design review application for the common
area landscaping within Lanewood Subdivision (DR -03-13).
On November 26, 2013, the Eagle City Council approved an annexation, rezone, conditional use,
preliminary development plan, and preliminary plat applications for Lanewood Subdivision No. 2
(inclusive of 1.58 -acres previously included within Lanewood Subdivision No. 1) (A-03-13/RZ-04-
13/CU-05-13/PPUD-05-13/PP-09-13 ).
On May 13, 2014, the Eagle City Council approved an extension of time application for the
preliminary plat for Lanewood Subdivision (PP -01-12) (EXT -02-14).
On September 9, 2014, the Eagle City Council approved a final development plan and final plat for
Lanewood Subdivision No. 1 (FPUD-06-14 & FP -15-14).
On September 23, 2014, the Eagle City Council approved an extension of time application for the
execution of the development agreement for the rezone and the preliminary plat for Lanewood
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Subdivision No. 2 (RZ-04-13/PP-09-13).
On December 13, 2016, the Eagle City Council approved a final development plan and final plat for
Lanewood Subdivision No. 2.
On January 21, 2016, an Amended and Restated Development Agreement (Instrument #2016-008962)
was executed which combined the conditions of development contained within the development
agreement associated with RZ-03-12 (Instrument #114026828) and the City Council approved
conditions of development associated with RZ-04-13 (pursuant to the owner's request).
On April 25, 2018, the Eagle City Council approved a development agreement modification to provide
a revised fencing exhibit to the development agreement and allow for a church site to be located within
Lanewood Subdivision No. 2.
D. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Neighborhood Residential
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: R -3 -DA -P (Residential with a development agreement - PUD)
F. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR -10-18 (church building)
G. SIGNAGE:
Building Wall Sign (south elevation)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 2' 10'A" high x 4' 7 5/8" wide 10% of the area of the building face
(maximum)
Area of Signage 13 -square feet 272 -square feet (maximum)
Illumination Non -illuminated Interior -illumination prohibited
Materials
Engraved stone, soldier course brick, brick Per Eagle City Code - shall be
veneer complementary to the building
architecture and colors.
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:
• 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: None.
C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is proposing to construct one (1) building wall sign for The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter -Day Saints. The sign will be made of stone with brick accents, which will complement
the building architecture and colors.
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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 12, 2018, at
which time the Board made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in opposition to the application was presented to the Design Review Board by no one.
C. Oral testimony in favor of the application was presented to the Design Review Board by no one (not
including the applicant/representative).
BOARD DELIBERATION: (Granicus time 1:03:18)
Upon completion of the applicant's and staff's presentations, the Board discussed during deliberation that:
• The Board affirms the proposed sign will complement the building.
BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
The Board voted 7 to 0 to approve DR -11-18 for a design review application to construct a building wall
sign for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints for Allan Christean, 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.
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.
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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 -11-18) 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 sign will be harmonious with the architectural design of the church building, and
will not cover or detract from desirable architectural features.
DATED this 26th day of April 2018.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
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Robert Grubb, Ch firman
ATTEST:
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Sharon K. Bergmann, Eagle City Clerk
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