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Findings - CC - 2025 - DR-2025-70 - Lakemoor Subdivision No 8(Lot 2, Block 10) BEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION ) FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER ) SIGN PLAN FOR A MULTI-TENANT OFFICE ) BUILDING FOR ERIC CENTERS ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR-2025-70 The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle City Council for their action on November 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: Eric Centers, represented by James Marsh with CSHQA, is requesting design review approval for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office (business and professional) building. The 1.66-acre site is located on the southwest corner of East Eagles Gate Drive and South Stone Way at 175 East Eagles Gate Drive within Lakemoor Subdivision No. 8(Lot 2,Block 10). B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: The City of Eagle received the application for this item on August 28, 2025. C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: On July 22,2003,the City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment(CPA-4-02)to change the land use designation on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map from Residential Two (up to two dwelling units per acre)to Mixed Use,an annexation and rezone from RUT(Rural Urban Transitional) to MU-DA(Mixed Use with Development Agreement) and a rezone from R-2 (Residential-up to two dwelling units per acre)to MU-DA(Mixed Use with Development Agreement) for this site for B.W. Eagle,Inc. (A-2002-03 &RZ-2002-05). On June 19,2007,the City Council approved a modification to the development agreement for DMB Investments, LLC, and Eagle Lifestyle Center, LLC, by amending and restating the original development agreement(recorded as Instrument No. 105048971)(RZ-2002-05-MOD). On August 9, 2016, the City Council approved a rezone with development agreement, development agreement modification, (development agreement in lieu of a PUD), and a preliminary plat modification for a 409-lot(existing platted 223 residential, 14 commercial, and 21 common [7 private road];proposed 117 residential lots[32 attached], 16 commercial lots, 18 common lots[3 private street lots and 1 utility lot]) for DMB Investments/B.W. Eagle, Inc. (RZ-2016-03/RZ-2002-05-MOD4 and PP-2005-03-MOD2). On January 22,2019,the City Council approved the fmal plat for Lakemoor Subdivision No. 8 for DA Land,Inc. (FP-2019-02). On January 22,2019,the City approved a design review application for the common area landscaping within Lakemoor Subdivision No. 8(DR-2018-56). On January 14, 2020,the City Council approved a design review application for a multi-tenant office (business and professional, medical and dental), clinic, and personal services building for C&O Development within Lakemoor Subdivision No. 8(DR-2019-69). Page 1 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2025\Stone View Office MSP-DR-2025-70\03-Working Files\03-City Council\Stone View MSP Findings CC.docx On July 14,2020,the City Council approved a design review application to modify a multi-tenant office (business and professional, medical and dental), clinic, and personal services building for C&O Development within Lakemoor Subdivision No. 8 (DR-2019-69-MOD). On August 8, 2023, the City Council approved a design review application for a two story office (medical/dental and business/professional)building(DR-2023-33). For additional property history see:RZ-2002-05,PP-2005-03,PP-2005-03-MOD,RZ-2002-05-MOD2, FP-2015-08, RZ-2002-05-MOD3, FP-2016-02, RZ-2002-05-MODS, FP-2017-03, and FP-2017-11. D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: There is one companion application DR-2025-69(building application). E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: The property is designated Mixed Use and Scenic Corridor on the City's comprehensive plan land use map. F. ZONING DESIGNATION: The zoning of the property is MU-DA(Mixed Use with a development agreement in lieu of a PUD)as shown on the City's official zoning map. G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT: This site is located within the city-wide Design Review Overlay District. H. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT: This site is not located within the Urban Renewal District. I. SIGNAGE: Building Wall Signs(north elevation) Sign Data Proposed Required Wall Sign Dimensions Varies based on tenant's font and logo Varies based on tenant lease space Area of Signage Varies based on tenant's font and logo 10% of the area of the tenant lease space(maximum) Illumination Halo-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited Materials Aluminum,3"thick,painted tenant colors, Per the master sign plan criteria with 1 '/2"stand offs,halo-illuminated with included within the staff report and white LED, with colored backer mounted Eagle City Code flush to face of building Page 2 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2025\Stone View Office MSP-DR-2025-70\03-Working Files\03-City Council\Stone View MSP Findings CC.docx Building Wall Signs(west elevation) Sign Data Proposed Required Wall Sign Dimensions Varies based on tenant's font and logo Varies based on tenant lease space Area of Signage Varies based on tenant's font and logo 10% of the area of the tenant lease space(maximum) Illumination Halo-illuminated Interior-illumination prohibited Materials Aluminum, 3"thick,painted tenant colors, Per the master sign plan criteria with 1 I/"stand offs,halo-illuminated with included within the staff report and white LED, with colored backer mounted Eagle City Code flush to face of building Monument Sign Sign Data Proposed Required Sign Dimensions 10' 8"high x 7' 6"wide 15' high(maximum) Area of Signage 40-square feet 140-square feet(maximum) Illumination Punch through illumination Interior-illumination prohibited Sign Landscaping 450-square feet 120-square feet(minimum) Materials Aluminum tenant cabinets painted black, Per the master sign plan criteria 3/4" clear acrylic push through graphics included within the staff report and with opaque vinyl, aluminum top cap Eagle City Code painted satin black, nichiha corbosa concrete series wall panels accent with longboard siding cladding, emperor midnight black stacked pattern. J. AGENCY RESPONSES: No letters from any agencies have been received to date. 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 Page 3 of 11 K\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2025\Stone View Office MSP-DR-2025-70\03-Working Files\03-City Council\Stone View MSP Findings CC docx 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(B): Definitions: ILLUMINATION,PUNCH THROUGH LETTER:A sign with letters,logos or other sign graphics that are opaque(no light is permitted to shine through them),that are attached to a sign cabinet or structure that allows light to shine through it. The distance between the letters, logos, or other sign graphics and the background (surface of the cabinet or structure) is a maximum of one-half inch (1/2"). The light source is concealed within the cabinet or structure and is not visible except that illumination from the light source shines through transparent(nonopaque)background material for no more than one-fourth inch (1/4") around the letters, logo, and other graphics, creating a halo effect. • 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. Page 4 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2025\Stone View Office MSP-DR-2025-70\03-Working Files\03-City Council\Stone View MSP Findings CC.docx C. DISCUSSION: • The applicant is requesting design review approval for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office (business and professional)building located within Lakemoor Subdivision No. 8. The only criteria provided was within the applicant's justification letter. Staff recommends the following criteria for the"Stone View Multi-tenant Office(Business and Professional)Building Master Sign Plan." Stone View Multi-tenant Office (Business and Professional)Building 175 East Eagles Gate Drive Master Sign Plan A. GENERAL APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Every tenant within the Stone View Multi-tenant Office Building shall be required to submit signage to the 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 for any proposed signs for City review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria state herein as well as 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. All permits for tenant's signs and their installation shall be obtained by the tenant or his representative and shall conform to all local building and electrical does as well as the criteria set forth hereafter. 3. All tenant signs shall be designed, constructed,and installed at tenant's expense. 4. No exposed conduits, brackets, fasteners or wiring of any type will be permitted. No raceways will be permitted. 5. All signs shall meet Underwriters Laboratories and National Electrical Code requirements. 6. Tenant shall be required to fulfill all the requirements of these criteria. B. MONUMENT SIGN: 1. One 10' 8"high x 7' 6"wide multi-tenant monument sign is permitted. 2. Tenant letters and logo will be fabricated from punch through letters 1/2" thick acrylic material. The light source is concealed with opaque material leaving 1/4"around the letters and logo, creating a halo effect. 3. Tenant background shall be Perppercorn. 4. Tenant letters and logo shall be white. Page 5 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2025\Stone View Office MSP-DR-2025-70\03-Working Files\03-City Council\Stone View MSP Findings CC.docx ' TEMANI OPT/ON I TENANT OPTION •� TENANT *1 iq� ' =,^ TENANT /2 B TENANT 113 TENANTY C TENANT 04 ' a TENANT TENANT •5 I ITENANT •e I TENANT M L : �iq m n 23445 123 5 NIGHT TIME VIEW OE SIGH C. BUILDING WALL SIGNS: 1. Tenant signs are permitted on the east and west building elevations. 2. Tenants one and two are permitted two building wall signs (one on the north and one on the west building elevations). Tenants three and four are permitted one building wall sign each on the north building elevation. 3. Tenant letters and logo and colors are permitted. 4. Tenant letters and logo shall be illuminated with white LED illumination. 5. Wall signs located on the north and west building elevation are permitted to be 10%of the tenant's lease space. 6. Wall signs shall be 3"thick aluminum and pegged off the face of the building 1 1/4"with a 1/8"ACM panel/backer. Backer to be white or lite in color. 7. Tenant signs shall be located pursuant to building elevations date stamped by the City on August 28, 2025, and shown below. La- GcTrozoic I!II!II!II!i NORTH ELEVATION 1!'"1."®3!Oh • IIIIII$IIIN— 11 11 11 1! 111 IlIRIlIRlIllI • _ I :mll!Ii I!UI!I! Page 6 of 11 K.'Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2025\Stone View Office MSP-DR-2025-70\03-Working Files\03-City Council\Stone View MSP Findings CC.docx D. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS: `.� 1. Tenant shall be responsible for the operations of tenant's sign contractors. Tenant and sign contractors will be liable for any actions committed during installation or service of signage. 2. Tenant or tenant's representative shall be responsible for costs of maintenance, service, repair or replacement of tenant's sign including but not limited to its mounting,time clock, photocell or electrical wiring. 3. Tenant shall be required to keep sign in good working order and all surfaces shall be maintained in good condition. 4. Upon termination of tenant's lease, the tenant, or its assigned, shall remove any sign, advertisement or notice placed on the premises and repair any damage or injury to the building or development caused thereby,all at tenants expense. • Staff defers comment regarding the design, color, and materials of all the proposed signs 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 October 23,2025, at which time the Board made their decision. BOARD DELIBERATION: Upon completion of the applicant's and staffs presentations,the Board discussed during deliberation that: • The Board is in favor of the master sign plan criteria with the addition of site specific condition no. 5. BOARD DECISION: The Board voted 5 to 0 (Greer and Norton absent) to recommend approval of DR-2025-70 for a design review application for the master sign plan for a multi-tenant office (business and professional) building, 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 November 13,2025. PUBLIC MEETING OF THE COUNCIL: A. A meeting to consider the application was held before the City Council on November 25, 2025, at which time the Council made their decision. COUNCIL DECISION: The Council voted 4 to 0 to approve DR-2025-70 for a design review application for the master sign plan criteria for a multi-tenant office (business and professional) building, with the following Design Review Board recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval. Page 7 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2025\Stone View Office MSP-DR-2025-70\03-Working Files\03-City Council\Stone View MSP Findings CC.docx SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The following shall be the master sign plan for the multi-tenant office (business and professional) building with in Lakemoor Subdivision No. 8: Stone View Multi-tenant Office (Business and Professional) Building 175 East Eagles Gate Drive Master Sign Plan A. GENERAL APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Every tenant within the Stone View Multi-tenant Office Building shall be required to submit signage to the 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 for any proposed signs for City review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria state herein as well as 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. All permits for tenant's signs and their installation shall be obtained by the tenant or his representative and shall conform to all local building and electrical does as well as the criteria set forth hereafter. 3. All tenant signs shall be designed, constructed, and installed at tenant's expense. 4. No exposed conduits, brackets,fasteners or wiring of any type will be permitted.No raceways will be permitted. 5. All signs shall meet Underwriters Laboratories and National Electrical Code requirements. 6. Tenant shall be required to fulfill all the requirements of these criteria. B. MONUMENT SIGN: 1. One 10' 8" high x 7' 6"wide multi-tenant monument sign is permitted. 2. Tenant letters and logo will be fabricated from punch through letters ''Y2"thick acrylic material. The light source is concealed with opaque material leaving '/4" around the letters and logo, creating a halo effect. 3. Tenant background shall be Peppercorn. 4. Tenant letters and logo shall be white. rENAMO.'ON A TENA'r'�OPTION --r A •�� TENANT #1 eon llgll:.UIV TENANT #2 B I TENANT I TENANT •4 ' O TENANT AS —D X TENANT MB 12345 f NIGHT➢AIE VIEWOr SIGN C. BUILDING WALL SIGNS: Page 8 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2025\Stone View Office MSP-DR-2025-70\03-Working Files\03-City Council Stone View MSP Findings CC.docx 1. Tenant signs are permitted on the east and west building elevations. 2. Tenants one and two are permitted two building wall signs (one on the north and one on the west building elevations). Tenants three and four are permitted one building wall sign each on the north building elevation. 3. Tenant letters and logo and colors are permitted. 4. Tenant letters and logo shall be illuminated with white LED illumination. 5. Wall signs located on the north and west building elevation are permitted to be 10% of the tenant's lease space. 6. Wall signs shall be 3"thick aluminum and pegged off the face of the building 1 1/4"with a 1/8" ACM panel/backer. Backer to be white or lite in color. 7. Tenant signs shall be located pursuant to building elevations date stamped by the City on August 28, 2025, and shown below. ,-, II IJiI!IiI!iii wi" i Pr U ' i I_ , 11111 • NI L. i !III!II III!!!!! II , 1 11�111�111 I I !III!Ii IIIIIII! D. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS: 1. Tenant shall be responsible for the operations of tenant's sign contractors. Tenant and sign contractors will be liable for any actions committed during installation or service of signage. 2. Tenant or tenant's representative shall be responsible for costs of maintenance, service, repair or replacement of tenant's sign including but not limited to its mounting,time clock,photocell or electrical wiring. 3. Tenant shall be required to keep sign in good working order and all surfaces shall be maintained in good condition. 4. Upon termination of tenant's lease, the tenant, or its assigned, shall remove any sign, advertisement or notice placed on the premises and repair any damage or injury to the building or development caused thereby, all at tenants expense. 2. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site. Page 9 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2025\Stone View Office MSP-DR-2025-70\03-Working Files\03-City Council\Stone View MSP Findings CC.docx 3. Provide a copy of the electrical permit for the sign installation prior to issuance of a sign permit. 4. 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. 5. Provide revised monument sign elevations showing the punch through letters''Y2"thick acrylic material. The revised monument sign elevations shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the 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 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-2025-70) 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. 1. The Council reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of the proposed design review in terms of Eagle City Code 8-2A-13(B)(2)(i), and has concluded: i. The building and monument signage will be required to be harmonious with the architectural design of the building,and will not cover nor detract from desirable architectural features. Page 10 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2025\Stone View Office MSP-DR-2025-70\03-Working Files\03-City Council\Stone View MSP Findings CC.docx Regulatory Takings Analysis Notice:Applicant has a right to request a regulatory takings analysis pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-8003. DATED this 25th day of November 2025. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE Ada County,Idaho Brad Pike,Mayor ATTEST: OF EA ti Tracy E. orn, Eagle City Clerk • • SEAL]• Page 11 of 11 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2025\Stone View Office MSP-DR-2025-70\03-Working Files\03-City Council\Stone View MSP Findings CC.docx