Findings - DR - 2018 - DR-28-18 - Design Review For A Multiptenant Flex Space Building At 2177 E DunyonORIGINAL
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MULTi- )
TENANT FLEX SPACE BUILDING FOR )
SYRINGA CONSTRUCTION, LLC
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR -28-18
The above -entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on July 26, 2018. The Board continued the application to August 9, 2018, and made their decision at that
time. The 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:
Syringa Construction, LLC, represented by Ben Semple with Rodney Evans and Partners, PLLC, is
requesting design review approval to construct a 14,000 -square foot, eight unit, multi -tenant flex space
building. The 0.60 -acre site is located on the south side of East Runyon Street approximately 660 -feet
west of the intersection of South Parkinson Street and East Dunyon Street at 2177 East Dunyon Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on June 6, 2018. Revised materials (photometric
plan, colored elevations, and landscape plan) were received by the City on August 2, 2018 and August
3, 2018.
C. NOTICE OF AGENCIES' REVIEW:
Requests for agencies' reviews were transmitted on June 8, 2018, in accordance with the requirements
of the Eagle City Code.
D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On July 10, 2018, the City Council approved a rezone application for a rezone from MU (Mixed Use)
to MU -DA (Mixed Use with a development agreement [in lieu of a conditional use permit]) to address
setbacks, lot coverage, and permitted uses (RZ-03-18).
E. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
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F. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP AND ZONING MAP DESIGNATIONS:
Existing
Proposed
COMP PLAN
DESIGNATION
Mixed Use, Scenic
Corridor
No Change
North of site Compact Residential
South of site Mixed Use
East of site Mixed Use
West of site Mixed Use
ZONING
DESIGNATION
MU -DA (Mixed Use with a
development agreement)
No Change
R-4 (Residential)
BP (Business Park)
MU (Mixed Use)
MU (Mixed Use)
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT:
The site is located within the DSDA (Dunyon/State Development Area).
H. EXISTING SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
The site has an existing residence and several accessory structures that will
construction of the proposed building.
I. SITE DATA:
SITE DATA
Total Acreage of Site
Percentage of Site Devoted
to Building Coverage
Percentage of Site Devoted
to Landscaping
Number of Parking Spaces
Front Setback
Rear Setback
Side Setback
Side Setback
PROPOSED
0.62 -acres (27,007 -square feet)
52% (approximately)
13% (approximately)
32 -parking spaces
(8 -covered parking spaces within the
building)
(24 -parking spaces on-site)
38 -feet (North)
40 -feet (South)
5 -feet (East)
5 -feet (West)
LAND USE
Vacant parcel
Commercial multi -tenant
building
Single-family residential
(Randall Acres
Subdivision No. 15)
East State Street and
mobile home park
Church
Single-family residence
be removed prior to
REQUIRED
5,000 -square feet
60% (maximum)*
10% (minimum)
21 -parking spaces (minimum)
15 -feet (minimum)*
15 -feet (minimum)*
5 -feet (minimum)*
5 -feet (minimum)*
*Note: Lot coverage and setbacks approved through RZ-03-18 and the Dunyon/State Development Area.
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J. PARKING ANALYSIS:
Gross Floor Area of Proposed Flex Space:
Office = 1,800 -square feet
Storage (enclosed building) = 12.200 -square feet
Total = 14,000 -square feet
Office, business and professional — 1/250 -square feet 1,800/250 = 7.2 parking spaces
Storage (enclosed building) — 1/1,000 -square feet 12,200/1,000 = 12.2
• Eagle City Code Section 8-4-5 requires 1 parking space per 250 -square feet for an office, business
and professional
• Eagle City Code Section 8-4-5 requires 1 parking space per 1,000 -square feet for storage (enclosed
building)
Proposed Parking Spaces: 32
Required Parking Spaces: 21 (calculated based upon the above use identified in Eagle City Code
Section 8-4-5: "Office, business and professional" and "Storage (enclosed building)"
K. GENERAL SITE DESIGN FEATURES:
Number and Uses of Proposed Buildings:
The applicant is proposing to construct one, eight -unit commercial building to be utilized as flex space.
Height and Number of Stories of Proposed Buildings:
The applicant is proposing an approximately 24' 8" high single -story structure.
Gross Floor Area of Proposed Buildings:
The proposed commercial building is 14,000 -square feet.
On and Off -Site Circulation:
Four paved parking lots totaling 7,680 -square feet provide parking for vehicles using this site. Two,
22 -foot wide driveways are located on the north property line and provide access to East Dunyon Street.
Two, 22 -foot wide driveways are located on the south property line and provide access to East State
Street.
L. BUILDING DESIGN FEATURES:
Roof: Metal (City Scape Light Gray)
Walls: Horizontal metal (Charcoal Gray), Vertical metal (Slate Gray)
Windows/Doors: Aluminum wrapped vinyl or fiberglass (black), Metal office door (orange), Metal
overhead door (white)
Fascia/Trim: Metal (Charcoal Gray)
M. LANDSCAPING DESIGN:
Retention of Existing Trees and Preservation Methods:
There are several existing trees on the site. The applicant is proposing to remove all existing trees from
the site. Below is a list of all existing trees proposed to be removed or retained with their respective
conditions identified within the landscape plan, date stamped by the City on July 9, 2018.
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Tree
Specie
Silver
Maple
Boxelder
Norway
Maple
Blue
Spruce
Blue
Spruce
Catalpa
Black
Walnut
Caliper Condition (per
arborist
report)
25" Poor structure,
deadwood,
broken limbs,
multi -trunked
with included
bark, leaning,
has not been
maintains / fair
to poor health
35" Deadwood,
multi -trunked,
poor structure
with included
bark, decay,
has not been
maintained /
poor health
15" Deadwood,
broken limbs,
severe die -
back, has not
been
maintained /
poor health
20" Deadwood,
light bore
damage / good
to fair health
20" Deadwood,
light bore
damage / good
to fair health
35" Poor structure,
leaning, broken
limbs, has not
been
maintained /
fair health
10"
Previous
topping, severe
die -back, has
not been
maintained /
Staff Replacement
Recommendation Inches per
ECC
If approved for
removal,
mitigation may
not be required.
If approved for
removal,
mitigation may
not be required.
If approved for
removal,
mitigation may
not be required.
If approved for
removal,
mitigation should
be required.
If approved for
removal,
mitigation should
be required.
If approved for
removal,
mitigation may
not be required.
If approved for
removal,
mitigation may
not be required.
0"
0"
0"
20"
20"
0"
0"
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Replacement
Inches
Recommended
by the Design
Review Board
0"
0"
0"
20"
20"
0"
0"
poor health
Cedar ID" No information If approved for 0" 0"
Tree removal,
mitigation may
not be required.
Dead 1"-4" No information If approved for 0" 0"
Trees removal,
mitigation may
not be required.
Total caliper inches of trees required to he replaced on site 40" 40"
Total caliper inches proposed for mitigation on the landscape - 40"
plan, date stamped by the City August 3, 2018
Silver Maple
Boxeldcr
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Norwav Maple
Blue Spruce Trees
Catalpa
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Black Walnut
Dead Trees
Proposed Tree Mix (Species & Number): The Board determined the proposed trees species and
quantities identified on the landscape plan, date stamped by the City on August 3, 2018, were
appropriate.
Street Trees: Street trees are proposed along East State Street and East Dunyon Street.
Maintenance Provisions and Proposed Irrigation Methods: Automatic irrigation required.
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Transition Zones: N/A
Parking Lot Landscaping:
a. Perimeter Landscaping:
Perimeter landscaping is proposed around the perimeter of the parking lots.
b. Interior Landscaping: 8% interior landscaping is required, 15% is proposed.
N. TRASH ENCLOSURES:
An individual tote will be utilized for each commercial unit. The individual totes will be stored in the
garages.
O. MECHANICAL UNITS:
The applicant is proposing to locate all mechanical units inside the office and shop. No additional
screening is required. No ground mounted or rooftop mechanical units are proposed, and none are
approved.
P. OUTDOOR LIGHTING:
The applicant has provided lighting cut sheets for the building wall lighting showing location, height,
and wattage which comply with Eagle City Code Section 8-4-4-2.
Q. SIGNAGE:
No signs are proposed with this application. A separate design review application is required for the
approval of any signs.
R. PUBLIC SERVICES AVAILABLE:
A preliminary approval letter has not been received Eagle Fire Department, however, comment has
been provided identifying the requirement for a fire hydrant on the Dunyon Street side of the project
in order for approval to be obtained. A water service approval has not been received to date.
Approval of the water company having jurisdiction will be required prior to issuance of a building
permit.
S. PUBLIC USES PROPOSED: None.
T. PUBLIC USES SHOWN ON FUTURE ACQUISITIONS MAP: No map currently exists.
U. SPECIAL ON-SITE FEATURES:
Areas of Critical Environmental Concern - none
Evidence of Erosion - no
Fish Habitat - no
Floodplain - no
Mature Trees — yes, near the existing house and structures
Riparian Vegetation - no
Steep Slopes - no
Stream/Creek - no
Unique Animal Life - no
Unique Plant Life - no
Unstable Soils - unknown
Wildlife Habitat — no
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V. SUMMARY OF REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PLAN (IF REQUIRED): Not
required.
W. AGENCY RESPONSES:
The following agencies have responded, and their correspondence is attached to the staff report.
Ada County Highway District
Andeavor (fka Tesoro Logistics NW Pipeline)
Eagle Fire Department
Eagle Sewer District
Flood Control District No. 10
Idaho Transportation Department
X. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING
THIS PROPOSAL:
The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map (adopted November 14, 2017), designates this site as the
following:
Mixed Use
Suitable for a mixture of uses including limited office, limited commercial and residential. Residential
densities within the designation is up to 20 units per acre but density will be determined on a site by
site basis. Uses should complement and not take away from downtown Eagle. Development within this
land use designation should be required to proceed through the PUD and/or development agreement
process. See the planning area text for a complete description of site specific uses.
Scenic Corridor
An overlay designation that is intended to provide significant setbacks from major corridors and natural
features through the city. These areas may require berming, enhances landscaping, detached
meandering pathways and appropriate signage controls. This designation includes the Willow Creek
Scenic Corridor that is to provide increased setbacks and buffering of development including natural
vegetation and restoration, regional trails and connectivity.
B. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL
CONCERN REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL:
3.2 Owner shall complete the Design Review process for the site (as required by the Eagle City
Code), and shall comply with all conditions required by Eagle as a part of the Design Review
prior to the issuance of a building permit.
3.3 The Concept Plan (Exhibit B) represents the Owner's current concept for completion of the
Project. As the Concept Plan evolves, the City understands and agrees that certain changes in that
concept may occur or be required. If the City determines that any such changes require additional
public comment due to potential impacts on surrounding property or the community, a public
hearing shall be held on any proposed changes in the Concept Plan and notice shall be provided
as may be required by the City.
3.4 Maximum lot coverage shall be 60 percent.
3.5 Boundary side yard setbacks shall be 5 -feet minimum.
3.6 Permitted uses:
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Art Studio
Catering service
Communication facilities
Electronic sales, service, or repair shop
Flex space
Home and business services
Horticulture
Industry Custom and Limited
Industry Research and Development
Microbrewery
Personal improvement
Personal services
Personal wireless facilities (enclosed building, height — 35' or less)
Photographic studio
Printing and/or blueprinting
Professional activities
Research Activities
Retail sales (general)
Retail sales (limited)
Small engine repair (mower, chain saws, etc.)
Storage (enclosed building)
Travel services
Upholstery shop
Winery
The uses shall be conducted within the interior of the building and no outdoor storage of
materials or equipment shall be permitted.
3.7 Parking shall be in conformance with Eagle City Code, Title 8: Off Street Parking and Loading.
3.9 Owner shall provide a solid privacy fence located adjacent to the property located to the west and
remove the chain link fence located adjacent to the property to the east. The style of the solid
privacy fence shall be in conformance with Eagle City Code. The solid privacy fence shall be
reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board and City Council prior to installation.
C. ZONING CODE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL:
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-1: GENERAL APPLICABILITY:
This article applies to all proposed development located within the design review overlay district
which shall include the entire city limits, and any land annexed into the city after the date of
adoption hereof. Such development includes, but is not limited to, new commercial, industrial,
institutional, office, multi -family residential projects, signs, common areas, subdivision signage,
proposed conversions, proposed changes in land use and/or building use, exterior remodeling or
repainting with a color different than what is existing, exterior restoration, and enlargement or
expansion of existing buildings, signs or sites, and requires the submittal of a design review
application pursuant to this article and fee as prescribed from time to time by the city council.
• Eagle City Code Section 8 -2A -5(E):
Eagle Architecture And Site Design Book-EASD: The purpose of the EASD Book is to show,
through the use of pictures and text, specific period architectural styles, themes, and elements
envisioned through the requirements of this article. The EASD Book, established through a
resolution of the City Council and as may be amended through future resolution(s), contains all
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exhibits referenced in this article and is incorporated herein by reference. However, Exhibit A-1
may only be modified through an ordinance amendment. The architecture styles found in the
EASD Book are permitted styles. Architectural styles not shown within the EASD Book will not
be considered. A copy of the EASD Book is available at Eagle City Hall.
• Eagle City Code Section 8 -2A -6(A)(6): Building Design:
a. Building Mass: The mass of the building shall be reviewed for its relationship with existing
development in the immediate surrounding area and with the allowed use proposed by the
applicant;
b. Proportion Of Building: The height to width relationship of new structures shall be compatible
and consistent with the architectural character of the area and proposed use;
c. Relationship Of Openings In The Buildings: Openings in the building shall provide interest
through the use of such features as balconies, bays, porches, covered entries, overhead
structures, awnings, changes in building facade and roofline alignment, to provide shadow
relief. Avoid monotonous flat planes;
d. Relationship Of Exterior Materials: The design review board shall determine the
appropriateness of materials as they relate to building mass, shadow relief, and existing area
development. Use of color to provide blending of materials with the surrounding area and
building use, and the functional appropriateness of the proposed building design as it relates to
the proposed use shall be considered; and
e. Allowed Architectural Styles: The architecture styles provided in the EASD book are
approved examples for applicants to follow when designing for Eagle architecture.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-6(B)(1)(k): Metal:
k. Metal: Metal siding shall be anodized, shall have a concealed fastener system, shall have a
silicon polyester finish or equivalent, and shall include special design treatments to enhance its
appearance. These treatments may include brick or masonry wainscot treatments along
exterior walls and accent colored metals.
Metal siding is prohibited on the portion of any building facing a road. This includes sections
within the front facade that may be perpendicular to the road but within the face of the
building oriented toward the road.
A waiver of this subsection B 1 k on metal siding may be allowed where the applicant shows
that the metal is architecturally compatible with surrounding buildings; is architecturally
compatible with other nonmetal buildings in the city; and is attractively landscaped, designed,
and situated, to eliminate the stark utilitarian look intended to be prevented by this subsection.
In addition to the metal siding prohibition listed in this subsection B 1 k, metal siding shall be
prohibited in the DDA, TDA, CEDA design review overlay district areas.
• Eagle City Code Section 8 -2A -6(B)(3): Fences:
a. Block (with columns), which may include brick, rock, stone or similar veneer;
b. Brick (with columns);
c. Wrought iron;
d. Decorative wood and vinyl fencing may be permitted if the city determines that the style of
fence proposed is complementary to the building architecture and overall site design;
e. Dog ear cedar, fir, chainlink, barbwire, razor wire, and similar high maintenance and/or
unsightly fencing is prohibited.
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• Eagle City Code Section 8 -2A -6(F): Dunyon/State Development Area:
d. Site And Landscape Design: At the discretion of the design review board the following may be
considered when the board finds that the site has been designed in harmony with the design
guidelines, objectives and considerations noted within subsection A of this section:
(1) Interior and perimeter parking lot landscape area dimensions may be reduced.
(2) The minimum required landscaping between the building and the property line may be
reduced when the design review board finds that the building's design style and architecture
serves as an appropriate buffer to the adjacent property.
• Eagle City Code Section 8 -2A -7(C): Existing Vegetation:
1. Retention of Existing Trees: Existing trees shall be retained unless removal is approved in
writing by the city. Where trees are approved by the city to be removed from the project site
(or from abutting right of way) replacement with an acceptable species is required as follows:
Existing Tree Replacement
1 inch to 6 inches caliper 2x caliper of tree removed
61/4 inches to 12 inches 1.5x caliper of tree removed
121/4 inches or more 1 x caliper of tree removed
Removal of the following trees shall not require replacement: black locust, poplar,
cottonwood, willow, tree of heaven, elm, and silver maple. Trees which are weak wooded,
weak branched, suckering, damaged, diseased, insect infested, or containing similar maladies
may be exempt from replacement if removal is first approved by the city.
In all cases, planting within public rights of way shall be with approval from the public and/or
private entities owning the property.
Example: An eight inch (8") caliper tree is removed, an acceptable replacement would be three
(3) 4 -inch caliper trees or four (4) 3 -inch caliper trees.
2. Damage During Construction: Existing trees or shrubs that are retained shall be protected
from damage to bark, branches, or roots during construction. Construction or excavation
occurring within the drip line of any public or private retained tree or shrub may severely
damage the tree or shrub. Any severely damaged tree or shrub shall be replaced in accordance
with subsection Cl of this section.
3. Grade Changes And Impervious Surfaces: Grade changes and impervious surfaces shall be
allowed at a distance from the trunk of a retained tree equal to the diameter of the tree trunk
plus six feet (6'), or to the drip line, whichever is furthest from the trunk.
4. Minimum Landscaping: Existing vegetation which is to be retained may be used to satisfy the
minimum required landscaping.
• Eagle City Code Section 8 -2A -7(J): Buffer Areas/Common Lots:
2. Minimum Requirements:
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a. When a commercial or industrial use abuts a residential use, a ten foot (10') wide by six
foot (6') high landscaped buffer is required.
b. When a parking lot abuts a residential activity, a five foot (5') wide by six foot (6') high
landscaped buffer is required.
3. Materials:
a. All buffer areas shall be comprised of, but not limited to, a mix of evergreen and deciduous
trees, shrubs, and ground cover in which evergreen plant materials comprise a minimum of
sixty percent (60%) of the total plant material used.
b. Height requirements shall be accomplished with plant material, with a fence or decorative
wall.
c. The required buffer area shall result in an effective barrier within three (3) years and be
maintained such that sixty percent (60%) or more of the vertical surface is closed and
prevents the passage of vision through it.
d. Chainlink fencing, with slats or otherwise, and cedar fencing is prohibited for screening.
• Eagle City Code Section 8 -2A -7(K): Parking Lot Landscaping:
1. Visual Impact: Landscaping shall be provided to minimize the visual impact of off street
parking:
Parking should be located to the side and rear of buildings and shall be screened so that it does
not dominate the streetscape. Fences, hedges, berms, and landscaping may be used to screen
parking areas (chainlink fencing shall not be permitted). In the design of Targe parking areas,
arrange bays of parking spaces to be separated by landscaping. When parking lots occur on
sloping terrain, step the parking lots to follow the terrain rather than allowing the lot surface to
extend above natural grade.
2. Parking Lot Landscape Strip: A landscape strip shall be provided when a parking lot is located
adjacent to a public right of way. The landscaped strip shall serve to shield views of parked
cars to passing motorists and pedestrians, and to establish coordination among architecturally
diverse buildings, which creates a pleasing, harmonious appearance along the roadway.
Four (4) options are provided for fulfilling this requirement:
a. Provide a ten foot (10') wide landscaped strip between the right of way and the parking lot,
and plant with a minimum of one shade tree and ten (10) shrubs per thirty five (35) linear
feet of frontage, excluding driveway openings.
b. Provide an earth berm of thirty inches (30") minimum height (do not exceed 3:1 slope)
within a ten foot (10') wide landscaped strip between the right of way and the parking lot,
and plant with a minimum of one shade tree and five (5) shrubs per thirty five (35) linear
feet of frontage, excluding driveway openings.
c. Provide a six foot (6') landscaped strip with a minimum thirty inch (30") grade drop from
the right of way to the parking lot, and plant with a minimum of one shade tree and five (5)
shrubs per thirty five (35) linear feet of frontage, excluding driveway openings.
d. Provide a three foot (3') high fence of wood, brick, stone, or decorative block or concrete
along with a four foot (4') wide landscaped strip between the right of way and the parking
lot, and plant a minimum of one shade tree and five (5) shrubs per thirty five (35) linear
feet of frontage, excluding driveway openings.
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(1) The board may waive the requirement for a wood, brick, stone, decorative block or
concrete fence if the board finds the following:
(A) The applicant must design, document, and obtain city approval representing that
the overall planting design, at the time of planting, results in an effective barrier
such that the landscape strip shields the view of parked cars from passing
pedestrians and motorists; and
(B) Any such proposed design alternative is compatible with the overall site design of
the entire project and is compatible with the surrounding area.
• Eagle City Code Section 8 -2A -7(L): Landscaped Commercial Strips:
L. Landscaped Commercial Strips:
1. Landscaped strips shall be provided between all building development and public rights of
way to lend continuity among different architectural styles, screen unsightly views,
establish a pleasing view for motorists, and create a safe and pleasant corridor for
pedestrians.
a. The landscaped strip shall be ten feet (10') wide minimum and planted with one shade
tree and ten (10) shrubs for every thirty-five feet (35') of street frontage. Two (2)
ornamental or two (2) evergreen trees may be substituted for one shade tree.
• Eagle City Code Section 8 -2A -7(M): Parkway Strips, Separated Sidewalks, and Street Trees:
1. Except as may otherwise be required within the DDA, TDA, CEDA, and DSDA sidewalks
shall be separated from the curb along all streets. Sidewalks shall be required when space
permits. An eight foot (8') wide minimum parkway planter strip planted with shade class (class
II) trees shall be required between the sidewalk and street to provide a canopy effect over
streets.
2. In all required applications, excluding residential developments, one street tree, selected from
the approved tree list in subsection Q of this section, shall be planted per thirty-five (35) linear
feet of street frontage.
3. Within residential developments one shade class (class II) tree selected from the approved tree
list in subsection Q of this section shall be located on both sides of all streets within the eight
foot (8') wide landscape strip between the sidewalk and the curb. Trees shall be planted at the
front of each lot generally located on each side lot line corner with the distance between trees
to be a minimum of thirty-five feet (35') and a maximum of eighty feet (80') of street frontage.
4. In all cases, any planting within public rights of way shall be with approval from the public
and/or private entities owning the property.
D. DISCUSSION:
• On July 10, 2018, the City Council approved a rezone with development agreement to address
setbacks, lot coverage, and permitted uses.
• The applicant is requesting design review approval to construct a 14,000 -square foot, eight unit,
multi -tenant flex space building. The applicant's justification letter states that the architectural
style is a contemporary understated Prairie School design with strong horizontal elements. Prairie
School is one of the nine architectural styles identified in the Eagle Architecture and Site Design
(EASD) book, however, it is staff's opinion that the design of the building is missing elements
and materials (i.e. use of natural materials, porches, horizontal lines, roof overhanging eaves, etc.)
present in a Prairie School style (as identified in the EASD Book). The applicant should be
required to provide revised building elevations showing additional elements present in a Prairie
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School style of architecture. The revised building elevations should be reviewed and approved by
staff and two members of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a zoning certificate.
• The building materials on all four elevations are proposed to be horizontal and vertical metal with
concealed fasteners. Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-6(B)(1)(k) states that metal siding is
prohibited on the portion of any building facing a road. It further states a waiver of section B 1 k
on metal siding may be allowed if the metal is architecturally compatible with surrounding
buildings, is architecturally compatible with other nonmetal buildings in the city, the site is
attractively landscaped, and the building is designed, and situated to eliminate the stark utilitarian
look intended to be prevented by this subsection. Staff defers comment regarding the metal siding
proposed to the Design Review Board.
• The applicant is proposing to remove all existing trees from the site. The arborist report, date
stamped by the City on June 6, 2018, states that the trees proposed to be removed are in poor,
fair, and good condition. On July 9, 2018, staff completed a site inspection of the existing trees
(see photos provided herein). The majority of the trees are identified as dead, or in poor to fair
condition; however, there are two Blue Spruce trees identified as fair to good condition.
If the Design Review Board approves the removal of all existing trees staff recommends
mitigation be required for the two Blue Spruce trees. The required mitigation for both Blue
Spruce trees would be 40 caliper inches (equivalent to 20, 2" caliper trees) to be planted on site or
the applicant may elect to provide a contribution to the tree fund in the amount of $7,000 (20
trees x $350).
• The landscape plan identifies mulch as the ground cover between the building and property line
with no additional landscape proposed. The property is adjacent to another commercial use on the
east property line; however, the property is located adjacent a residential use on the west property
line. Eagle City Code Section 8 -2A -7(J) requires a 10 -foot -wide by six -foot -high landscape
buffer between commercial and residential uses. In addition, the landscape plan identifies a five-
foot wide landscaped strip between the right of way and the parking lot on the Dunyon Street
side. Eagle City Code Section 8 -2A -7(K) requires a 10 -foot wide landscaped stripped between the
right of way and the parking lot.
The property is located within the Dunyon/State Development Area (DSDA) overlay district. The
DSDA overlay district was created in order to encourage new development. Eagle City Code
Section 8 -2A -6(F)(2) states that the minimum required landscaping between the building and the
property line and the perimeter parking lot landscaping may be reduced when the Design Review
Board finds that the building's design style and architecture serves as an appropriate buffer to the
adjacent property. Staff defers comment regarding the landscaped area between the building and
property line and right of way and parking lot to the Design Review Board.
• The site and landscape plan does not identify curb, gutter, and sidewalk along East State Street
and East Dunyon Street. Eagle City Code Section 8 -2A -7(M) requires sidewalks within the
DSDA to be separated from the back of curb with an eight -foot wide parkway planter strip and
planted with shade class trees. The applicant should be required to provide a revised site and
landscape plan showing a five-foot wide sidewalk with an eight -foot wide parkway planter strip
planted with a shade class tree every 35 -feet between back of curb on East State Street and East
Dunyon Street. The revised site and landscape plan should be reviewed and approved by staff and
two members of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a zoning certificate.
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 July 26, 2018. The
Board continued the application to August 9, 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 33:30)
On July 26, 2018, upon completion of the applicant's and staff's presentations, the Board discussed during
deliberation that:
• The Board is not in favor of the proposed building architecture. The applicant identified the building
architecture as "Prairie School" style and the Board determined the design was lacking architectural
interest present in the "Prairie School" style. The Board recommended the applicant provide revised
building elevations to include gable ends, roof overhangs, and adding additional building materials and
colors to break up the large metal walls to be more consistent with the "Prairie School" style. All four
building elevations need to include the aforementioned details.
• The Board requested additional landscaping be proposed between the building and east property line.
The Board was in favor of the proposed landscaping adjacent to the west property line and the six-foot
tall fence proposed.
• The Board is in favor of not requiring curb, gutter, and sidewalk on East State Street and East Dunyon
(as past City action has not required these improvements for properties located within the DSDA) and
as other properties on East Dunyon Street and East State Street are not currently improved.
• The Board requested a revised landscape plan that identified the locations and screening of all electrical
meters, HVAC units, and gas meters.
BOARD DELIBERATION: (Granicus time 18:47)
On August 9, 2018, upon completion of the applicant's and staff's presentations, the Board discussed during
deliberation that:
• The Board determined the revised building elevations do not meet the architectural requirements
identified during the prior meeting. The revised elevations showed the metal siding located on the east
and west elevations broken up with two colors of siding (light gray and dark gray) and the north and
south elevations showed the addition of brick veneer. The Board determined the changes were minimal
from the original submittal and determined the building lacked architectural design elements and did
not meet the "Prairie School" style of architecture.
• The Board recommends additional design elements be included such as gable ends, porticoes, sloped
roof elements, roof overhangs, three-dimensional design features, and color variations to consider the
building architecture as "Prairie School" style.
• The Board determined the requested waiver to allow metal siding on the portions of the building facing
the road should not be approved since the building architecture does not meet the "Prairie School" style
of architecture identified in the Eagle Architecture and Site Design (EASD) book.
• The Board determined the proposed tree mitigation (additional 20 -trees proposed on site) identified on
the landscape plan, date stamped by the City on August 3, 2018, is appropriate.
• The Board determined additional landscaping should be included between the building and east
property line, including taller shrubs and evergreen plant material to help break-up the large wall of
metal siding.
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BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 4 to 0 (Grubb, Schafer, and Koci absent) to recommend denial of DR -28-18 for a design
review application to construct a 14,000 -square foot, eight unit, multi -tenant flex space building Synnga
Construction, LLC. See items 2B, 21), and 2E under conclusions of law for explanation of the decision.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
. The Board re), iewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR -28-18) 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 not in accordance with the Eagle City Code
specifically as identified under item 2 below.
The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of the proposed design review in terms of
Eagle City Code 8-2A-13, "General Standards For Design Review" and has concluded that the
proposed design review:
B. is not of a scale. intensity, and character that is in harmony with existing conforming and planned
development in the vicinity of the site since the proposed building architecture does not comply
with the "Prairie School" style of architecture identified in the Eagle Architecture and Site Design
book.
2.
D. Will interfere with the visual character, quality, or appearance of the surrounding area and city, and
where possible, enhance the continuity of thematically common architectural features, since the
four building elevations are lacking architectural design elements, material and color variations,
and design elements consistent with the "Prairie School" style of architecture;
E. Will not have facades, features, and other physical improvements that are designed as a whole,
when viewed alone as well as in relationship to surrounding buildings and settings since the
building architecture is lacking design elements consistent with the "Prairie School" style i.e. gable
ends, porticoes, sloped roof elements, roof overhangs, three-dimensional design features, and color
variations;
DATED this 23"' day of August 2018.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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Robert Gi a b, Chairman
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