Findings - CC - 2025 - DR-2025-03 - Tierpointe Sub. No. 2BEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A )
SUBDIVISION ENTRY MONUMENT SIGN)
FOR TIERPOINTE SUBDIVISION NO.2 )
FOR TALL TIMBER CONSULTING )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-2025-03
The above -entitled design review application came before the Eagle City Council for their action on March
25, 2025. 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:
Tall Timber Consulting, represented by Dave Yorgason, is requesting design review approval of a
subdivision entry monument sign for Tierpointe Subdivision No. 2. The 23.25-acre site is located on
the north side of State Highway 44 approximately 1,850-feet west of the intersection of State Highway
44 and North Linder Road at 5800 West State Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on January 13, 2025.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On April 11, 2023, the Eagle City Council approved an annexation, rezone from RUT (Rural -Urban
Transition — Ada County designation) to R-6-DA (Residential with a development agreement [in lieu
of a PUD]), and preliminary plat application for Tierpointe Subdivision No. 2 (fka Brookstone
Subdivision) (A-10-22/RZ-13-22/PP-19-22).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-2025-02 (common area landscaping and amenities
application).
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:
The comprehensive land use map designates this site as Compact Residential.
F. ZONING DESIGNATION:
The zoning for this site is R-6-DA (residential with a development agreement [in lieu of a PUD]).
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT:
This site is not located within the DDA, TDA, CEDA, or DSDA overlay districts.
H. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT:
This site is not located within the urban renewal district.
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I. SIGNAGE:
Monument Sign
Sign Data
Proposed
Required
Sign Dimensions
5' high x 10' wide
8' high maximum
Area of Si na a
21-square feet
60-s uare feet maximum
Illumination
Halo illuminated letters
Interior -illumination prohibited
Sign Landscaping
180-s uare feet (approximately)
63-s uare feet minimum
Materials
Stone base and columns (Mojave Country
Per Eagle City Code
ledgestone), aluminum painted column
caps, painted aluminum monument sign
background, 3" reverse pan channel letters
pegged off the background 1 't/2"
J. AGENCY RESPONSES:
There are no agency responses for this application.
K. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC:
No letters from the public have been received to date.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED AND REVIEWED THE FOLLOWING STAFF ANALYSIS
PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT AND ADOPTS THE STAFF REPORT AS PART OF
THE CITY COUNCIL'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
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-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.
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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 for one subdivision entry monument sign for
Tierpointe Subdivision No. 2 to be located at the northeast corner of North Stonehart Avenue and
West Sandy Creek Court. The monument sig is proposed to be constructed with a stone base and
columns with aluminum painted column caps. The background of the sign is proposed to be an
aluminum panel that is painted and has 3-inch thick pan channel, halo illuminated letters pegged
off the face of the background 1 11/2—inches. Staff defers comment regarding the design, materials,
and colors of the monument sign to the Design Review Board.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
Based upon the information provided to staff to date, if the requested design review application is approved,
staff recommends the site specific conditions of approval and 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 February 27, 2025,
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 affirms the monument sign and landscaping as submitted.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 4 to 0 (Lindegren, Mihan, and Murphy absent) to recommend approval of DR-2025-03
for a design review application to construct a subdivision entry monument sign for Tierpointe Subdivision
No. 2, with the following site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval
provided within their findings of fact and conclusions of law document, dated March 13, 2025.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE COUNCIL:
A. A meeting to consider the application was held before the City Council on March 25, 2025, at which
time the Council made their decision.
COUNCIL DECISION:
The Council voted 3 to 0 (Gindlesperger absent) to approve DR-2025-03 for a design review application
for the subdivision entry monument sign for Tierpointe Subdivision No. 2, 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.
2. Provide a copy of the electrical permit for the sign installation prior to issuance of a sign permit.
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3. Upon completion of the monument sign and required landscaping, the applicant shall be required to
request a site inspection to be completed by the Planning and Zoning Department. Upon verification
that the monument sign and landscaping have been completed in compliance with the approved plans,
a certificate of completion will be issued.
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.
1. A building permit/zoning permit shall be required prior to construction of any sign which is not
attached to a building with an active building permit.
2. Approval shall expire without notice to the applicant on the date of expiration of this Design Review,
as stipulated in Eagle City Code (one year from approval date).
3. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Uniform Building Code, Eagle City Code, and all applicable
County, State and Federal Codes and Regulations shall be complied with. All design and construction
shall be in accordance with all applicable City of Eagle Codes unless specifically approved by the City
Council.
4. New plans which incorporate any required changes shall be submitted for staff approval. Staff may
elect to take those plans to the Design Review Board and the City Council for review and approval.
5. Any changes to the plans and specifications upon which this approval is based, other than those required
by the above conditions, will require submittal of an application for modification and approval of that
application prior to commencing any change.
6. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this application,
shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory
and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises the City of
Eagle of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a waiver/variance of said
requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change in use
is sought.
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 Council reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-2025-03) 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 subdivision entry monument sign will be required to be harmonious with the architectural design
of the area, and will not cover nor detract from desirable architectural features.
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DATED this 25' day of March 2025.
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Regulatory Taking Notice: In accordance with section 67-6519, Idaho Code, Applicant has the right,
pursuant to section 67-8003, Idaho Code, to request a regulatory taking analysis.
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