Findings - DR - 2001 - DR-52-01 - Monument Sign For J Bar K Custom Homes At 209 S Eagle Rd
OR'G'NA~
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MONUMENT SIGN
FOR J BAR K CUSTOM HOMES
FOR JIM AND MARSHA BAND
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-52-01
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their
action on September 13,2001. 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:
Jim and Marsha Band are requesting design review approval to construct a monument
sign for J Bar K Custom Homes. The site is located on the west side of Eagle Road
approximately 600-feet south of State Street at 209 South Eagle Road.
B.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on July 10,2001.
c.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Notice of this public hearing was mailed to property owners abutting the subject
property in accordance with Eagle City Code on August 24, 2001.
D.
HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On March 6, 2001, the Eagle City Council approved a rezone with a development
agreement application for this site (RZ-16-00).
E.
COMPANION APPLICATIONS:
DR-51-01 (Remodel Residence into Office Building)
F.
ZONING DESIGNATION:
CBD-DA (Central Business District with Development Agreement)
G.
SIGNAGE:
Monument Sign
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 52" high x 42" wide 8-feet high (maximum)
Area of Signage 8.75-square feet (approx.) 50-square feet
Illumination None Interior-illumination prohibited
Sign Landscaping 28-square feet 26.25-square feet (minimum)
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H.
1.
AGENCY RESPONSES: None
LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITIDN THE STAFF REPORT:
A.
B.
C.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS, WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN
REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL: (None)
ZONING CODE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL:
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The general theme of the Design Review Overlay District is to encourage the use of
American Northwest and 1870 through 1930 architectural styles and the use of those
materials, graphics and architectural designs set forth in the DR chapter.
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Signage for any project shall provide for business identification and minimize clutter and
confusion on and off the site. Signs are to provide effective and necessary business
identification systems adapted to the building design.
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Section 8-2A-8(K)(1)
No signs shall be erected or maintained in any district as established by the Zoning
Ordinance except those signs specifically enumerated in this Chapter. The number and
area of signs as outlined in this Chapter are intended to be maximum standards which do
not necessarily ensure architectural compatibility. Therefore, in addition to the
enumerated standards, consideration shall be given to a sign's relationship to the overall
appearance of the subject property as well as the surrounding community. Compatible
design, simplicity and sign effectiveness are to be used in establishing guidelines for
sign approval.
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Section 8-2A-8(C)(5)
Sign materials and overall appearance shall compliment with the building architecture
and colors as determined by the Design Review Board.
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Section 8-2A-8(F)
Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided at the base of all pylon, detached street
signs, pole signs, and monument signs. The amount required shall be three (3) times the
size of the largest exposed surface.
DISCUSSION:
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The applicant has shown 28-square feet of landscaping around the base of the sign which
meet Eagle City Code. It is staff s opinion that more variety of plant material other than just
annuals should be installed around the base of the monument sign. Staff defers comment
regarding the variety of plant material to the Design Review Board.
Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design Review
Board.
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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.
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD:
A. A public hearing on the application was held before the Design Review Board on September 13,
2001, at which time testimony was taken and the public hearing was closed. The Board made their
decision at that time.
B. Oral testimony in opposition to this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one.
C. Oral testimony in favor of this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one (not
including the applicant).
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 4 to 0 (Kenison absent) to approve DR-52-01 for a design review application
for a monument sign 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:
I. A sign permit is required prior to any signs being constructed on this site.
2. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
3. If the development of phase two adds additional businesses to this site the need for a lar~er
monument si~ or additional monument and wall si¡p1a~e may occur. The request for a l:r~er m~l~
tenant panel. monument si~ or additional building and/or monument si~age will cq ire -L
approval of a master si~ plan.
4. Provide permanent screenin~ with plant material of the exposed steel posts at the bas: of the :i¡p1.
Provide a revised landscape plan showing a mixture of permanent plant materi I as w 11 as
perennials and annuals. The revised landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved b; st~ff and on;
member of the Desi¡p1 Review Board prior to issuance of a si¡p1 permit.
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 the Design Review Board 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 Commission and/or Council.
4. New plans which incorporate any required changes shall be submitted for staff approval. Staff may
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elect to take those plans to the Design Review Board and/or the Planning and Zoning Commission
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.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on July 10,2001.
2. Notice of this public hearing was mailed to property owners abutting the subject property in
accordance with Eagle City Code on August 24, 2001.
3. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review
application (DR-52-01) with regard to Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-13 Design Review Board
Action, and based upon the information provided concludes that the proposed design review
application is in accordance with the Eagle City Code.
DATED this 11th day of October 2001.
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