Findings - CC - 2018 - DR-11-18 - Design Review For A Building Wall Sign For ChurchIGINAL
BEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
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 City Council for their action on June
26, 2018. 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:
Allen Christean, Project Manager, represented by Gene C. Ulmer with Gene C. Ulmer Architecture, 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)
gn 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.
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.
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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 recommendation.
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 DECISION:
The Board voted 7 to 0 to recommend approval of 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 Allen Christean, with the site
specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval provided within their findings of fact
and conclusions of law document, dated April 26, 2018.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE COUNCIL:
A. A meeting to consider the application was held before the City Council on June 26, 2018, at which time
the Council made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in opposition to the application was presented to the City Council by no one.
C. Oral testimony in favor of the application was presented to the City Council by no one (not including
the applicant/representative).
COUNCIL DECISION:
The Council voted 4 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 Allen Christean, with the following
Design Review Board 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. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Ada County Highway District and/or the
Idaho Transportation Department, including but not limited to approval of the drainage system, curbs,
gutters, streets and sidewalks. A letter of approval from the highway district having jurisdiction shall
be submitted to the City prior to issuance of a Zoning Certificate for this site.
2. Idaho Department of Health & Welfare approval of the sewer and water facilities is required prior
issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
3. All permits from Central District Health, Eagle Sewer District & Eagle Fire District shall be secured
prior to issuance of building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
4. Written approval of all well water for any shared or commercial well shall be obtained from the Idaho
Department of Water Resources and shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any building
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permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
5. Unless septic tanks are permitted, wet line sewers will be required and the applicant will be required
to furnish the City Engineer with a letter from the sewer entity serving the property, accepting the
project for service, prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever
occurs first.
6. The applicant shall submit a letter from the appropriate drainage entity approving the drainage system
and/or accepting said drainage; or submit a letter from a registered professional engineer certifying
that all drainage shall be retained on-site prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first. A copy of the construction drawing(s) shall be submitted with the
letter.
7. The applicant shall submit plans and calculations prepared by a registered professional engineer to
handle the satisfactory disposal of all storm drainage on the applicant's site. Drainage system plans
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to issuance of any building
permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
The plans shall show how swales, or drain piping, will be developed in the drainage easements. The
approved drainage system shall be constructed, or a performance bond shall be submitted to the City
Clerk, prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
The lot shall be so graded that all runoff runs either over the curb, or to the drainage easement and no
runoff shall cross any lot line onto another lot except within a drainage easement.
All design and calculations shall meet the requirements of Ada County Highway District.
Construction of the storm drain disposal system shall be complete before an occupancy permit is
issued.
8. No ditch, pipe or other structure or canal, for irrigation water or irrigation waste water owned by an
organized irrigation district, canal company, ditch association, or other irrigation entity, shall be
obstructed, routed, covered or changed in any way unless such obstruction, rerouting, covering or
changing has first been approved in writing by the entity. A Registered Engineer shall certify that
any ditch rerouting, piping, covering or otherwise changing the existing irrigation or waste ditch (1)
has been made in such a manner that the flow of water will not be impeded or increased beyond
carrying capacity of the downstream ditch; (2) will not otherwise injure any person or persons using
or interested in such ditch or their property; and (3) satisfied the Idaho Standards for Public Works
Construction. A copy of such written approval and certification shall be filed with the construction
drawing and submitted to the City prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
9. Encroachments including, but not limited to, landscaping, fencing, lighting, and/or pathways shall not
be located within any easement or right-of-way for any ditch, pipe or other structure, or canal used for
irrigation water or irrigation waste water without the express written approval of the organized
irrigation district, canal company, ditch association, or other irrigation entity associated with such
ditch, pipe or other structure, or canal. The applicant shall submit a copy of the written approval from
the irrigation entity prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat.
10. Street light plans shall be submitted and approved as to the location, height and wattage to the City
Engineer (if applicable) prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy,
whichever occurs first. All construction shall comply with the City's specifications and standards.
The applicant shall provide a recorded easement, acceptable to the City Engineer, for the purpose of
installing and maintaining street light fixtures, conduit and wiring lying outside any dedicated public
right-of-way, prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs
first.
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The applicant shall pay applicable street light inspection fees prior to issuance of any Certificate of
Occupancy.
11. Parking lot light plan shall be submitted and approved as to the location, height and wattage by the
City Engineer. All construction shall comply with the City's specifications and standards.
Lighting is required in the parking area and shall be properly illuminated to avoid accidents. Any
lights used to illuminate the parking lot shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from the
adjoining property.
12. The parking area shall be paved and shall be maintained in good condition without holes and free of
all dust, trash, weeds and other debris.
13. One set of building plans, for any non single-family residential use, shall be submitted to the Eagle
Fire Department for approval. An approval letter from the Eagle Fire Department shall be submitted
to the City prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs
first. The letter shall include the following comments and minimum requirements, and any other
items of concern as may be determined by the Eagle Fire Department officials:
a. "The applicant has made arrangements to comply with all requirements of the Fire Department."
b. The fire hydrant locations shall be reviewed and be approved in writing by the Eagle Fire
Department prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat.
c. Minimum flow per hydrant shall be 1,000 gallons per minute for one and two family dwellings,
1,500 gallons per minute for dwellings having a fire area in excess of 3,600 -square feet, and 1,500
gallons per minute for non-residential uses (i.e.; Commercial, Industrial, Schools, etc.). Flow rates
shall be inspected in accordance with all agencies having jurisdiction, and shall be verified in
writing by the Eagle Fire Department prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
d. The proposed fire protection system shall be reviewed and approved by the Eagle Fire Department
prior to issuance of a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
14. Any recreation area, greenbelt area or pathway area along the Boise River, Dry Creek or any other
area designated by the City Council or Eagle City Park and Pathway Development Committee for a
path or walkway shall be approved in writing by the Eagle City Park and Pathway Development
Committee prior to issuance of a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
15. Conservation, recreation and river access easements (if applicable) shall be approved by the Eagle
City Park and Pathway Development Committee and shall be shown on the final plat prior to issuance
of a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
16. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of the Eagle City Code, pertaining to floodplain and
river protection regulations (if applicable) prior to issuance of a building permit or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
17. The applicant shall obtain written approval of the development relative to the effects of the Boise
River Flood Plain (if applicable) from the Corps. of Engineers prior to issuance of a building permit
or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
18. The applicant shall obtain approval of the development relative to its effects on wetlands or other
natural waterways (if applicable) from the Corps. of Engineers and the Idaho Department of Water
Resources and/or any other agency having jurisdiction prior to issuance of a building permit or
Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
19. Basements in the flood plain are prohibited.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. Any modification of the approved design review plans, including, but not limited to building design,
location and details, landscaping, parking, and circulation, 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 final approval for
occupancy of this project.
24. 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.
25. Approval of any Design Review shall expire without notice to the applicant on the date of expiration
of the Design Review if construction has not started prior to that date, as stipulated in Eagle City
Code (one year from approval date).
26. All ground -mounted accent lighting fixtures and monument sign lighting fixtures shall be screened
from view with the use of landscaping (top of the fixture shall be no higher than the surrounding
landscaping). The light source itself shall otherwise be screened as provided for within Eagle City
Code.
27. The City's actions on the application does not grant the applicant any appropriation of water or
interference with existing water rights. The applicant indemnifies and holds the City harmless for any
and all water rights, claims in any way associated with this application.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The Council 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 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 building wall sign will be harmonious with the architectural design of the church building, and
will not cover or detract from desirable architectural features.
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- DATED this 26th day of June 2018.
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
Stan Ridgeway, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon K. Bergmann, Eagle City(Clerk
Reconsideration Notice: Applicant has the right, pursuant to Section 67-6535, Idaho Code, to request a
reconsideration within fourteen (14) days of the final written decision.
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