Findings - 2026 - DR-2026-50 - One monument sign for Creekside Bible Church and Pacific CompaniesBEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR ONE )
MONUMENT SIGN FOR CREEKSIDE )
BIBLE CHURCH AND THE PACIFIC )
COMPANIES )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-2026-50
The above -entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on August 13, 2026. 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:
Creekside Bible Church and The Pacific Companies, represented by Walter Lindgren with Lindgren
Labrie Architecture, is requesting design review approval for one externally illuminated monument
sign. The 3.26-acre site is located on the north side of East State Street approximately 386-feet east of
North 2nd Street at 350 East State Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on July 11, 2026.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On August 26, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved a conditional use permit for a daycare center
(pre-school facility) within the existing dwelling unit located on the site (CU-2003-07).
On November 11, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application to remodel an
existing 2,400-square foot shop building and construct a 5,000-square foot addition to the existing
shop for a church facility and to convert the existing 1,986-square foot residence into an office and
classroom facility (DR-2002-44).
On April 26, 2005, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application to modify the
previously approved design review application to request removal of site specific conditions number
1 and 7 associated with the multi -phased project which includes construction a 7,650-square foot
church facility, remodeling the existing 2,400-square foot shop building with a 450-square foot
addition, and relocating and changing the use of the existing 1,986-square foot residential home into
an office and classroom facility (DR-2002-44-MOD).
On November 12, 2024, the Eagle City Council denied a design review application for a 10,740-
square foot church building (DR-2024-36).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS:
There is one companion application (DR-2026-49) for a church building.
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:
The property is designated Downtown on the City's comprehensive plan future land use map.
F. ZONING DESIGNATION:
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The zoning of the property is CBD (Central Business District) as shown on the City's official zoning
map.
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT:
The site is located within the city-wide Design Review Overlay District and is within the TDA
(Transitional Development Area).
H. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE OVERLAY DISTRICT:
The site is not located within the Wildland-Urban Interface Overlay District.
I. URBAN RENEWAL AREA:
This site is located within an Urban Renewal Area.
J. SIGNAGE:
Mnniiment Sign
Sign Data
Proposed
Required
Sign Dimensions
6' 4" high x 8' wide
6' high maximum
Area of Si na a
24-s uare feet
40-s uare feet maximum
Illumination
Ground mounted light fixtures (3000K
Interior -illumination prohibited
LED
Sign Landscaping
110-s uare feet (approximately)
72-s uare feet minimum
Materials
Base — San Marino stone veneer
Per Eagle City Code
Panel — Aluminum assembly, prefinished
fiber cement board siding, painted
SW7069 Iron Ore
Letters — '/4" prefinished laser cut letters
pegged off the face of the panel ''/2"
Address — plastic numbers with silver
metallic finish
K. AGENCY RESPONSES:
No letters from any agencies have been received to date.
L. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC:
No letters from the public have been received to date.
M. EAGLE CITY CODE 8-2A-13(B)(1)&(2): Required Findings for Design Review:
1. City Findings: The City shall make findings which address the following:
a. The ordinance and standards used in evaluating the application;
b. The reasons for the approval or denial;
c. The actions, if any, that the applicant could take to obtain approval.
2. General Standards For Design Review: The Zoning Administrator, Design Review Board, or City
Council, whichever is applicable, shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each
proposed design review in terms of the following standards and shall fmd adequate evidence
showing that such design review at the proposed location:
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i. Will have signs, if proposed, that are harmonious with the architectural design of the building
and the adjacent buildings, and will not cover or detract from desirable architectural features.
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
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(B): Definitions:
Height of Sign: The vertical distance measured from the grade to the highest point of a sign or
any vertical projection thereof.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(2) Monument Signs:
C. For single -tenant buildings which are within the DDA or TDA monument signs shall not
exceed six feet (6) in height and the sign area shall not exceed forty (40) square feet per side.
C. DISCUSSION:
The applicant is requesting design review approval to construct one (1) monument sign for
Creekside Bible Church. The monument sign is proposed to be constructed with an aluminum
assembly, stone veneer base, and fiber cement board siding panel. The monument sign is
proposed to be six-foot, four -inches tall. Pursuant to Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(2), a
monument sign located within the TDA is permitted to be a maximum of 6-feet tall. The
applicant should be required to provide a revised sign elevation showing the monument sign a
maximum of 6-feet tall. The revised elevation should be reviewed and approved by staff prior to
the issuance of a sign permit.
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 August 13, 2026,
at which time the Board made their decision.
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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 monument sign design, materials, and required landscaping
with the addition of site specific condition no. 5 to address screening for the ground mounted light
fixtures.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 3 to 0 (Milian and Lindgren recuse; Murphy absent) to recommend approval of DR-
2026-50 for a design review application for one monument sign for Creekside Bible Church, 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.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Provide a revised sign elevation showing the monument sign a maximum of 6-feet tall. The revised
elevation shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
2. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
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. Following
verification that the monument sign and landscaping have been completed in accordance with the
approved plans, the Planning and Zoning Department will close the sign permit.
5. Provide a revised landscape plan showing how the ground mounted light fixtures will be screened
from view (i.e. year-round plantings, boulders, etc.). The revised landscape plan shall be reviewed
and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board 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
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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.
Any modification of the approved
construction/installation of such changes.
the project to comply with the approved
certificate of completion for this project.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
design review plans must be approved prior to
Failure to do so may result in the requirement to modify
design review and/or result in the inability to issue a
1. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-2025-50) 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(13)(2)(i), and has concluded:
i. The monument sign will be required to be harmonious with the architectural design of the
building, and will not cover nor detract from desirable architectural features.
Regulatory Takings Analysis Notice: Applicant has the right to request a regulatory takings analysis
pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-8003.
DATED this 271 day of August 2026.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
Jo D. Greer, Vice Chairman
ATTEST:
Tracy�E.m,Eagle City Clerk
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