Findings - DR - 2002 - DR-01-02 - Monument Sign For Pioneer Federal Credit Union At 560 E State St
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MONUMENT SIGN
FOR PIONEER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-I-O2
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their
action on February 14, 2002, at which time public testimony was taken and the public hearing was
closed. The Board continued the item to March 14,2002, and made their decision at that time. 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:
Pioneer Federal Credit Union, represented by Debbie Anderson with Idaho Electric Signs, is
requesting design review approval of a monument sign for the Pioneer Federal Credit Union. The
site is located on the northeast comer of State Street and Stierman Way at 560 East State Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on December 28,2001.
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 January 25, 2002.
D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
E. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
F. ZONING DESIGNATION: CBD (Central Business District)
G. SIGNAGE:
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 8' high x 8' 6" wide 8' high maximum
Area of Signage 37-square feet (approx.) 50-square feet
Illumination Two 100-watt high pressure Interior-illumination prohibited
sodium lamps
Sign Landscaping 135-square feet (approx.) Ill-square feet (minimum)
Monument Sign
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
1. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
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STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS, WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN
REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL: (None)
B. 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(L)(6)
Grand Openings: A-frame, sandwich board, sidewalk, banner, pennant and similar signs may
be permitted for a grand opening for a new business or enterprise or for a grand opening for
a business or enterprise under new management for a maximum period of thirty (30)
calendar days.
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Section 8-2A-8(L)(8)
Temporary Sign In Lieu Of Permanent Monument Sign: A business identification A-frame,
sandwich board or similar sign, may be permitted on a temporary basis, not to exceed one
hundred twenty (120) days, during approval and construction of any monument sign for a
new business. Said sign shall not be larger than the monument sign that would be permitted
per this Title and shall be removed when the permanent sign is installed, not to exceed one
hundred twenty (120) days. The sign shall be reviewed and approved by the Zoning
Administrator, or staff member designated by the Zoning Administrator, and one Design
Review Board member within five (5) working days of the proposal being submitted to the
City.
C. DISCUSSION:
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There is an existing pole type monument sign with a large concrete base located adjacent to State
Street, which is not in compliance with Eagle City Code. The applicant is proposing to remove
the existing monument sign and concrete base and replace it with an eight (8') foot high
monument sign and required landscaping at the base. The applicant has placed banner signs on
the monument sign located adjacent to State Street. Per Eagle City Code, temporary signs in lieu
of permanent monument signs are permitted on a temporary basis, not to exceed on hundred
twenty (120) days, during the approval and construction of any monument sign for a new
business. The applicant should be required to remove the existing monument sign, banner signs,
and concrete base prior to issuance of a sign permit.
The applicant is proposing to use two (2) 100-watt high pressure sodium light fixtures to
illuminate the monument sign. The fixtures are an above ground light fixture used to illuminate
the monument signs. Sandstone boulders are proposed to be located within the landscaping to
help conceal the ground mounted light fixtures. The light fixtures should be screened or located
so they do not shine onto the roadway or onto any nearby property. The light fixtures should be
concealed or screened with perimeter landscaping providing a 12-month screen of sufficient
height and density to conceal such fixtures.
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The applicant has a banner sign located over the front door to the building. This banner sign has
been located on the building for more than thirty (30) calendar days. Per Eagle City Code, grand
opening signs are permitted for a maximum period of thirty (30) calendar days. The applicant
should be required to remove the banner sign located on the front of the building prior to
issuance of a sign permit.
The base of the sign is proposed to be constructed of sheet metal and painted white. Lap siding
is the material, which exists on the exterior of the building. Per Eagle City Code, sign materials
and overall appearance are required to complement the building architecture and colors. The
applicant should be required to provide revised elevations of the monument sign that incorporate
materials, which exist on the exterior of the building. The revised elevations should be reviewed
and approved by the Design Review Board prior to issuance of a sign permit.
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Staff defers comment regarding other design issues and color of all proposed signs to the Design
Review Board.
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 February 14,2002,
at which time testimony was taken and the public hearing was closed. The Board continued the item
to March 14,2002, and made their decision at that time.
R 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 3 to 0 (Christensen and Howard absent) to approve DR-I-02 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 strike thru to be
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deleted by the Board and text shown with underline to be added by the Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The applicant shall be required to remove the existing monument sign, banner signs, and concrete
base prior to issuance of a sign permit.
2. Provide revised light fixtures showing a compact size fixture of the same manufacture and lighting
style as proposed with this application. The light fixtures shall be screened or located so they do not
shine onto the roadway or onto any nearby property. The light fixtures shall be concealed or
screened with perimeter landscaping providing a 12 month screen of sufficient height and density to
conceal such fixtures
3. The applicant shall be required to remove all temporary tfle banner sign~ located on the front of the
building prior to issuance of a sign permit.
4. The revised monument si n resent d at the March 14 2002 Desi n Revi w Boar
showing the raised waphics and the deletion of the text "Savings". "Checking".
"I v tmen s" nd "Insuranc " is a roved. The rove si I n date stam b he i on
March 14. 2002. is incorporated herein by reference. Provide revised elevations of the monument
sign that incorp~rate mat;Úals, which exi~t on the exterior of the building. The revised elevations
should be revie'.ved and appro'led by the Design Review Board prior to issuance of a sign permit.
5. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
6. A sign permit is required prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
7. The required landscaping shall be installed within 30-days of the issuance of a sign permit by the
City.
8. The applicant shall be required to submit a staff level design review application for review and
approval regarding the color change to the exterior of the building prior to issuance of a sign 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
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.
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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 December 28, 200l.
2. Notice of this public hearing was mailed to property owners abutting the subject property in
accordance with Eagle City Code on January 25,2002.
3. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review
application (DR-I-02) with regard to Eagle City Code Section 8-2A- 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.
DATED this 11th day of April 2002.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF AGLE
Ada County, Id 0
ATTEST:
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