Findings - CC - 2018 - DR-18-11 MOD - Modification To The Master Sign Plan For A Multi-Tenant Office BuildingBEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A
MODIFICATION TO THE MASTER SIGN
PLAN FOR A MULTI -TENANT OFFICE
BUILDING FOR JAMES AXELSON
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR -18-11 MOD
The above -entitled design review application carne before the Eagle City Council for their action on July
24, 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:
James Axelson, represented by Trey Hoff with Trey Hoff Architecture, is requesting design review
approval to modify the master sign plan for a multi -tenant office building, including modifications to
the monument sign and master sign plan criteria. The 0.33 -acre site is located on the southeast corner
of South Eagle Road and Aikens Street at 128 South Eagle Road within Schmelzer Addition (Lot 1,
Block 1).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on May 24, 2018. Revised materials (master
sign plan criteria, lighting cut sheet, tenant panel color, and landscape plan) were received by the City
on June 7, 2018, June 15, 2018, and June 19, 2018.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On January 6, 1997, the Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission approved a design review application
to convert a residential dwelling into a professional office (DR -23-96).
On February 27, 1997, Eagle City staff approved a design review application to modify the north and
west building elevations, construct a trash enclosure, and construct a monument sign (DR -23-96 MOD).
On April 21, 2011, Ea 0.gle City staff approved a design review application to modify the paint colors
on the building (DR -16-11).
On June 16, 2011, the City Council approved a design review application for a master sign plan for a
multi -tenant professional/medical office building, including signage for America Acupuncture Center
(DR -18-11).
D. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Downtown
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: Central Business District (CBD)
F. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT:
This property is located within the Downtown Development Area (DDA)
G. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR -23-96 MOD2 (Building modification)
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H. SIGNAGE:
I.
Sign Data
Sign Dimensions
Area of Signage
Illumination
Sign Landscaping
Materials
Monument Sign
Proposed
6' 9 1/2" high x 9' 6" wide
15 -square feet
26 watt, 3000K LED ground mounted light
fixture
120 -square feet (approximately)
Stucco base painted Sherwin Williams
7757, light cherry aluminum siding —
longboard, steel canopy, post, and metal
trim painted Sherwin Williams 6990
AGENCY RESPONSES: None
Required
8' high (maximum)
60 -square feet (maximum)
Interior -illumination prohibited
45 -square feet (minimum)
As limited within the master sign
plan criteria
J. 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:
• 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. The design review board shall consider:
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
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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(C)(2)(d):
d. For multi -tenant buildings which are within the DDA or TDA monument signs shall not exceed
eight feet (8') in height and the sign area shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet per side.
C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is proposing to modify the master sign plan for a multi -tenant office building. The
proposed modifications include sign criteria, replacing the existing monument sign with a
monument sign that complements the Craftsman and Prairie School style of architecture proposed
for the building, and prohibiting building wall signage.
• Staff recommends the following changes to the applicant's document titled "Office Building, 128
South Eagle Road," with strikethrough text to be deleted and underlined text to be added so as to
be in compliance with Eagle City Code.
Master Sign Plan for a
Professional/Medical Office Building
128 South Eagle Road
1. Each Tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's 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 of Eagle for any proposed signs for City
of Eagle staff review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated
herein as well as Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict between Eagle City Code and the
criteria specified herein. the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
2. Monument Sign: A monument sign shall be provided for three tenants including one tenant
located at the basement level.
A. The monument shall be constructed of a stucco base, Cedar siding (Longboard
aluminum,) metal cap and sign board. Ground mounted light fixtures (26 watt, 3000K
LED) shall be used to illuminate the monument sign.
1. The sign board shall include a name plate for each tenant located on the front
and back of the monument sign.
a. Each name plate is 57" long and 11" tall with a 1" metal picture frame edge.
Tenant name and logo shall be permitted. Font size shall be a maximum of
4" tall, white plastic; logo size maximum 8" tall, colored as approved by
owner. Name plate shall stand-off background panel a minimum of 1/4".
b. The bBackground panels shall be Aluminum and all tenant panels shall be SW7675
SealskinDaFk Bronze eelor.
2. Storefront Signs: All tenants shall be permitted to have clear vinyl decal signs located
on the entrance door or adjacent storefront window
a. Door sSigns shall be no larger than two square feet or shall comply with Eagle City
Code. Door signs identifying the business and/or indicating hours, emergency phone
numbers, etc. shall be allowed in vinyl letters.
b. Window signs shall not exceed 25% of each window.
3. Building Wall Signs are not permitted. Temporary identification banners are permitted
and shall comply with Eagle City Code.
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4. Miscellaneous Signage
a. No internally illuminated signs shall not be permitted
u Cabinet style -building wall signs shall not be prrmittcd
C. Other than limited tc por ry identifcation, no paper, canvas or painted wall signs
shall be permitted.
D. Door signs identifying the business and/or indicating hours, omcr e
d hal1 comply -with -the size limited -by
Eagle City code.
b.EL A -Frame signs shall not be permitted on the sidewalk.
5. Compliance with this sign criteria will be strictly enforced. The tenant, purchaser or
sign contractor shall remove any non -conforming signs at their expense upon demand
of the Owner.
• Staff defers comment regarding the proposed master sign plan criteria and design and colors of
the proposed monument sign 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 June 28, 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 01:30)
Upon completion of the applicant's and staff's presentations, the Board discussed during deliberation that:
• The Board affirms the materials, colors, and master sign plan criteria proposed.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 3 to 0 (Baer, Brasher, Grubb, and Schafer absent) to recommend approval of DR -18-11
MOD for a design review application to modify the master sign plan for a multi -tenant office building,
including modifications to the monument sign and master sign plan criteria, with the site specific
conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval provided within their findings of fact and
conclusions of law document, dated July 12, 2018.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE COUNCIL:
A. A meeting to consider the application was held before the City Council on July 24, 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).
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COUNCIL DECISION:
The Council voted 4 to 0 to approve DR -18-11 MOD for a design review application to modify the
master sign plan for a multi -tenant office building, including modifications to the monument sign and
master sign plan criteria, with the following Design Review Board 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 for the multi -tenant office building:
Master Sign Plan for a
Professional/Medical Office Building
128 South Eagle Road
1. Each Tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's 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 of Eagle for any proposed signs for City
of Eagle staff review and approval. AU signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated
herein as well as Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict between Eagle City Code and the
criteria specified herein, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
2. Monument Sign: A monument sign shall be provided for three tenants including one tenant
located at the basement level.
A. The monument shall be constructed of a stucco base, Cedar siding (Longboard
aluminum,) metal cap and sign board. Ground mounted light fixtures (26 watt, 3000K
LED) may be used to illuminate the monument sign.
1. The sign board shall include a name plate for each tenant located on the front
and back of the monument sign.
a. Each name plate is 57" long and 11" tall with a 1" metal picture frame edge.
Tenant name and logo shall be permitted. Font size shall be a maximum of
4" tall, white plastic; logo size maximum 8" tall, colored as approved by
owner. Name plate shall stand-off background panel a minimum of 1/4".
b. The background panels shall be Aluminum and all tenant panels shall be SW7675
Sealskin.
2. Storefront Signs: All tenants shall be permitted to have clear vinyl decal signs located
on the entrance door or adjacent storefront window
a. Door signs shall be no larger than two square feet or shall comply with Eagle City
Code. Door signs identifying the business and/or indicating hours, emergency phone
numbers, etc. shall be allowed in vinyl letters.
b. Window signs shall not exceed 25% of each window.
3. Building Wall Signs are not permitted. Temporary identification banners are permitted
and shall comply with Eagle City Code.
4. Miscellaneous Signage
a. No internally illuminated signs shall not be permitted
b. A -Frame signs shall not be permitted on the sidewalk.
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5. Compliance with this sign criteria will be strictly enforced. The tenant, purchaser or
sign contractor shall remove any non -conforming signs at their expense upon demand
of the Owner.
2. 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
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
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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.
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
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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
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.
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CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The Council reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR -18-1 I MOD) 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.
The Council reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of the proposed design review in terns of
Eagle City Code 8-2A-13(B)(2)(i), and has concluded:
i. The multi -tenant monument sign is harmonious with the architectural design of the building and will
not cover nor detract from desirable architectural features.
DATED this 24t1i day of July 2018.
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
Stan Ridgeway, Mayor
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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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