Findings - DR - 2024 - DR-2023-71 - East End Marketplace - Master Sign Plan for a Multi-Tenant Restaurant with a Drive-Through and Retail Building BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER)
SIGN PLAN FOR A MULTI-TENANT )
RESTAURANT WITH A DRIVE- )
THROUGH AND RETAIL BUILDING )
FOR RENNISON COMPANIES )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-2023-71
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on April 25, 2024. The Eagle Design Review Board having heard and taken oral and written testimony,
and having duly considered the matter,makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law;
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. PROJECT SUMMARY:
Rennison Companies,represented by Zach Turner, is requesting design review approval for a master
sign plan for a multi-tenant restaurant with a drive-through and retail building. The 1.46-acre site is
located on the northeast corner of State Highway 44 and South Edgewood Lane at 650 South
Edgewood Lane within East End Marketplace.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on October 24,2023.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On February 13, 2007, the City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment, a rezone
with development agreement, a vacation, and a preliminary plat application for Eagle Gateway
Subdivision(CPA-02-06/RZ-08-06/VAC-01-06/PP-09-06).
On January 12, 2016, the City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and a
rezone with a development agreement for East End Marketplace(CPA-05-15 &RZ-11-15).
On March 24, 2016, the Design Review Board approved a master sign plan for the specialty retail
store for TPC Commercial,LLC(DR-07-16).
On April 14, 2016, the Design Review Board approved a design review application for the common
area landscaping within East End Marketplace, including the construction of a 14,924-square foot
specialty retail store(food and beverage sales)(DR-06-16).
On July 14, 2016,the Design Review Board approved a design review application for the master sign
plan for East End Marketplace(DR-34-16).
On April 20, 2017, the City approved an extension of time application for the common area
landscaping within East End Marketplace, including the construction of a 14,924-square foot
specialty retail store(food and beverage sales)(EXT-04-17).
On July 24, 2018, the City Council approved a design review application to modify the master sign
plan for East End Marketplace(DR-34-16 MOD).
On February 22, 2023, the City Council approved a design review application for a multi-tenant
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retail/restaurant building within East End Marketplace(DR-61-21).
On September 8, 2023, the Design Review Board approved an apartment facility for Cottonwood
Meadows within East End Marketplace for Pacific West Communities, Inc. (DR-42-16).
On April 9, 2024, the City Council approved a development agreement modification (development
agreement in lieu of a conditional use permit) to modify the conditions of development and concept
plan contained within the executed development agreement(RZ-11-15 MOD).
On April 9, 2024, the City Council approved a combined preliminary plat and final plat for Retail
One Subdivision,a 6-lot(6-buildable)commercial subdivision(PP/FP-01-23).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-2023-70(building application).
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial.
F. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-2-DA(General Business District with a development agreement).
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT:Not in the DDA,TDA,CEDA, or DSDA.
H. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT: Yes.
I. SIGNAGE:
Building Wall Sign
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions Varies based on tenant's font and Varies based on tenant lease space
logo
Area of Signage Varies based on tenant's font and 10%of the area of the tenant lease
logo space(maximum)
Illumination Halo-illuminated, externally Interior-illumination prohibited
illuminated,non-illuminated
Materials As limited within the master sign Cast metal,fiberglass,plastic,
plan acrylic(or sim.),minimum 1/4"thick
to maximum 8"thick
J. AGENCY RESPONSES:None.
K. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date.
THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD RECEIVED AND REVIEWED THE FOLLOWING STAFF
ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT AND ADOPTS THE STAFF REPORT
AS PART OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S FINDINGS OF FACT:
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
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residents and visitors alike. The architectural designs, materials, and graphics set forth in this
article are complied to create a theme unique to the area called"Eagle Architecture".
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-6(A)(4)
Signage for any project shall provide for business identification and minimize clutter and
confusion on and off the site.
a. The "overall sign concept" for multi-tenant business centers to assure that it addresses the
continuity between tenant sign design and building design;
b. The reduction of hazards to motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians as may be caused by or
partially attributable to the distraction and obstruction of improperly located and designed
signs;
c. The provision for effective and necessary business identification systems adapted to the
building design;
d. The continued maintenance of signs throughout their life; and
e. The size, location, design, color, texture, lighting, landscaping, and hours of operations of all
permanent signs and outdoor advertising structures or features to ensure that any such
proposals do not detract from the function of, or design of, buildings, structures, surrounding
properties,neighborhoods,or streets.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(13)Sign Illumination:
a. The city must find that any illuminated sign permitted under the specific regulations within
this article is designed such that brightness levels are controlled to assure a soft, subtle
effective light in accordance with other city regulations intended to create and maintain the
Eagle architecture theme,while encouraging energy efficient lighting.
b. Illumination types, styles, and practices not listed herein shall be prohibited unless otherwise
deemed by the design review board and city council to be consistent with the Eagle
architecture theme.
c. Floodlighting is permitted only through the use of incandescent, LED and high pressure
sodium light sources.
d. Exposed neon is permitted when used to create the sign letter(s)or as an architectural element
as part of the sign design. A clear covering may be permitted for protection of the neon
element.
e. Halo illumination is permitted.
f. Metal halide is not permitted as a light source for signage.
g. All types of internal illumination is prohibited, except for automated signs and drive-
through/drive-up service menu board signs as regulated in this article.
C. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is requesting design review approval of a master sign plan for 650 South Edgewood
Lane. Staff recommends the following changes to the document titled "Design Review Master
Sign Plan Narrative East End Marketplace Retail III — Eagle, Idaho" with text shown with
underline to be added and text shown with strikethrough to be deleted.
Master Sign Plan
East End Marketplace Retail III Building—Eagle
I c etio w tl, e r Desig Rev ew (Bu lding) ., plication f r the ew �050 �f multi
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tenant
retail bu ld ng h 'tt' th' M ster Sign Plan plc t;on f r your review and
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8C.15, we arc proposing a Master Sir Plan that will 'low Flexibility design while
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this Sign Plan.
Building Signs(Typ.):
1. The tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the developer or developer's
management entity for written approval. An administrative level design review sign
application, accompanied by the written approval of the managing entity, shall be
submitted to the City for any proposed signs for the City's review and approval. All signs
shall comply with the criteria stated herein as well as the Eagle City Code. In cases of any
conflict between the Eagle City Code and the criteria specified herein, the more
restrictive requirements shall apply.
2. Wall Signs
a. Wall Sign materials may consist of cast metal, fiberglass,plastic, acrylic (or sim.) and
shall be a minimum of'/2" and a maximum of 8" thick. Wall Signs may be surface-
mounted or held off face of building. Illuminated and non-illuminated channel letter
signs may also be incorporated.
b. Wall Signs shall consist of individual letters and/or logos. Fonts (styles and sizes) and
logos shall be as proposed by individual tenant(typ.).
c. Wall Sign size and locations: Example Wall Sign locations are illustrated on building
elevation sheets. Final sign location and sizes will be provided as part of the tenant
design review sign application. Wall sign locations are shown on all 4 sides of the
building.Each business within a multi-tenant building may be allowed up to three wall
signs provided that each sign is placed on a different side of the building. Size of
signs shall not exceed 10% of the area of the building face to which it is attached
(measured by tenant's lease space HxW).
d. Wall Sign Illumination:
i. The building facade shall be provided with electrical power at the designated
signage locations to accommodate sign illumination.
ii. Wall signs may be "halo" illuminated, or by floodlighting as defined in City
ordinance.
iii.Where occurs,sign transformers shall be hidden from view.
iv.We are requesting no restriction on hours of illumination.
3. Blade signs are encouraged. Blade signs may be halo intemally illuminated or floodlit by
gooseneck light. In any case, blade signs shall maintain an 8'-0" minimum clear height
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from the finish grade.
Building Address Number(Where Required):
1. Cast metal building address numbers shall be located on the face of building.
Directional Signs:
1. No directional signs are proposed under this application.
Monument Signs:
1. No monument signs are proposed under this application. Comply with the East End
Marketplace master sign plan LDR-34-16 MOD) for approved locations and sign
elevations.
1. No menu board signs aye dosed under this application; howeve. ch shall be
acceptable. It is anticipated thcic may be a series of 2 3 boards for the drive thru tenant.
n st.. t,. -elleboard to be o ea b.
Staff:
Drive-Through/Drive-Up Service Menu Board Signs:
1. Shall not exceed seven feet j7') in height and the sign area shall not exceed thirty-five
(35)square feet.
2. Internal illumination may be permitted if the City determines the following:
a. The lighting shall be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives,
or with any specific objective of this article;
b. The lighting shall be installed, operated, and maintained to be harmonious and
appropriate in appearance with the existing and intended character of the general
vicinity and will not change the essential character of the same area:and
c. The lighting will not be disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF 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 25,2024, at
which time the Board made their decision.
BOARD DELIBERATION:
Upon completion of the applicant's and staff's presentations,the Board discussed during deliberation that:
• The Board is in favor of the proposed master sign plan criteria with the additional language that
earthtone colors are encouraged.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 4 to 0(Lindgren and Mihan recused; Greer absent)to recommend approval of DR-2023-
71 for a design review application for a master sign plan for a restaurant with a drive-through and retail
building,with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard
conditions of approval with text shown with underline to be added by the Board and text shown with
strikethrough to be deleted by the Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The following shall be the master sign plan for East End Marketplace Retail Building III:
Master Sign Plan
East End Marketplace Retail III Building
Building Signs(Typ.):
1. The tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the developer or developer's management
entity for written approval. An administrative level design review sign application, accompanied
by the written approval of the managing entity, shall be submitted to the City for any proposed
signs for the City's review and approval. All signs shall comply with the criteria stated herein as
well as the Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict between the Eagle City Code and the criteria
specified herein,the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
2. Wall Signs
a. Wall Sign materials may consist of cast metal, fiberglass, plastic, acrylic (or sim.) and shall be
a minimum of%2"and a maximum of 8"thick. Wall Signs may be surface-mounted or held off
face of building. Illuminated and non-illuminated channel letter signs may also be
incorporated.
b. Wall Signs shall consist of individual letters and/or logos. Fonts (styles and sizes) and logos
shall be as proposed by individual tenant(typ.). Earthtone colors are encouraged.
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c. Wall Sign size and locations: Example Wall Sign locations are illustrated on building elevation
sheets. Final sign location and sizes will be provided as part of the tenant design review sign
application. Wall sign locations are shown on all 4 sides of the building. Each business within
a multi-tenant building may be allowed up to three wall signs provided that each sign is placed
on a different side of the building. Size of signs shall not exceed 10% of the area of the
building face to which it is attached(measured by tenant's lease space HxW).
d. Wall Sign Illumination:
i. The building façade shall be provided with electrical power at the designated signage
locations to accommodate sign illumination.
ii. Wall signs may be"halo"illuminated,or by floodlighting as defined in City ordinance.
iii. Where occurs, sign transformers shall be hidden from view.
iv. We are requesting no restriction on hours of illumination.
3. Blade signs are encouraged. Blade signs may be halo illuminated or floodlit by gooseneck light.
In any case,blade signs shall maintain an 8'-0"minimum clear height from the finish grade.
Building Address Number(Where Required):
1. Cast metal building address numbers shall be located on the face of building.
Directional Signs:
1. Directional signage associated with the drive-through/drive up service menu boards shall comply
with Eagle City Code'`No d ect: a' e ed u nder the pl atie .
Monument Signs:
1. No monument signs are proposed under this application. Comply with the East End Marketplace
master sign plan(DR-34-16 MOD) for approved locations and sign elevations.
Drive-Through/Drive-Up Service Menu Board Signs:
1. Shall not exceed seven feet(7')in height and the sign area shall not exceed thirty-five(35)square
feet.
2. Internal illumination may be permitted if the City determines the following:
a. The lighting shall be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives, or with
any specific objective of this article;
b. The lighting shall be installed, operated, and maintained to be harmonious and appropriate in
appearance with the existing and intended character of the general vicinity and will not
change the essential character of the same area;and
c. The lighting will not be disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses.
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2. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
3. Provide a copy of the electrical permit(if applicable)for the sign installation prior to issuance of a
sign permit.
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
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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.
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-2023-71) 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 signage will be required to be harmonious with the architectural design of the
building,and will not cover nor detract from desirable architectural features.
DATED this 9th day of May 2024.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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