Findings - DR - 2002 - DR-23-02 - Construct A Monument Sign And Flag Pole For The Professional Office Building Within Casa Escuela Subdivision
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR)
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MONUMENT SIGN)
AND FLAG POLE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL )
OFFICE BUILDING WITIDN CASA ESCUELA )
SUBDIVISION FOR ROBNETT CONSTRUCTION)
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-23-02
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their
action on April 25, 2002. 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:
Shannon Robnett, represented by Mike Robnett, is requesting design review approval to
construct a monument sign and a 25-foot high flag pole for a multi-tenant professional office
building within Casa Escuela Subdivision. The site is located on the east side of South Academy
Avenue approximately 70-feet north of State Street at 280 South Academy Avenue.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on March 11, 2002.
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 March 25, 2002.
D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On January 8, 2002, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for a
professional office building within Casa Escuela Subdivision (DR-66-01).
E. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
F. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-1 (Neighborhood Business District)
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G. SIGNAGE:
Monument Sign
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 7' high x 8' wide 8' high (maximum)
Area of Signage 32.5-square feet (approx.) 50-square feet (maximum)
Tenant Panels l' high x 4' wide (white plexi N/A
glass)
Illumination 1O0-watt incandescent in- Interior-illumination prohibited
ground can light
Sign Landscaping 200-square feet (approx.) 97-square feet (minimum)
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITIDN 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:
.
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.
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.
.
.
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.
.
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.
.
Section 8-2A-8(L)
Temporary Signs: Temporary signs shall be in compliance with the conditions specified
within this Section and any other applicable provisions within this Chapter. Written City
approval shall not be required unless stated herein.
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3. Flags Or Emblems: Governmental flags or emblems, or flags of nonprofit
organizations.
.
Section 8-2A-6(A)(7)
Additional Height Restrictions:
a. All spires, poles, antennas, steeples, towers, and any other such structures shall be
limited to a maximum of thirty five feet (35'). Additional height may be permitted if a
conditional use permit is approved by the City Council.
C. DISCUSSION:
.
This is a multi-tenant building and the applicant is proposing a monument sign only. No
building wall signs have been proposed with this application, therefore none are approved.
Should the applicant wish to place wall signs for tenant identification on the building in the
future, a master sign plan outlining the size, type and materials should be submitted for review
and approval by the Design Review Board.
The applicant is proposing four sign placards on the monument sign. The sign placards on the
monument sign are proposed to be constructed of white plexi glass panels, which are one foot
high by four feet wide. The applicant has indicated that all text on the sign placards will be
limited to the color of black. Individual tenant logos have not been address by the applicant at
this time. Staff defers comment regarding individual logos to the Design Review Board.
The applicant is proposing a 25-foot high flag pole to be located directly behind the monument
sign. Per Eagle City Code, all spire, poles, antennas, steeples, towers, and any other such
structures are limited to a maximum ofthirty five feet (35'). The proposed flag pole meets Eagle
City Code regarding the height.
Staff defers comment regarding other design issues and color of all proposed signs to the Design
Review Board.
.
.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITIDN 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 April 25, 2002, 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 5 to 0 (Howard absent) to approve DR-23-02 for a design review application
for a monument sign and flag pole with the following staff recommended site specific conditions
of approval and standard conditions of approval with text shown with strike thru to be deleted by
the Board and text shown with underline to be added by the Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The light fixtures shall be screened or located so they do not shine onto the roadway or onto any
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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.
2. The sign placards shall be constructed of one foot high by four foot high white plexi glass panels.
Only four sign placards are permitted on this monument sign.
3. Colored text and lo~o's shall be allowed on the monument si~. All si~s shall be placed on a white
plexi ~lass panel. .^Jl text OR the siga plaeards shall ae limited tø the eolor øf alaek.
4. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
5. A sign permit is required prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
6. Provide a revised landscape plan showin~ the monument si jpl within the planter bed located directly
in front of the fla~ pole. The revised landscape plan shall show more plant material to provide
balance to the desi~ of the si jpl. The revised landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by
staff and one member of the Desi~ Review Board prior to issuance of a si~ 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.
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 desi jpl review plans must be approved prior to
construction/installation of such chan~es. Failure to do so may result in the requirement to modify
the project to comply with the approved desi jpl review and/or result in the inability to issue a
certificate of completion for your project.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on March 11,2002.
2. Notice of this public hearing was mailed to property owners abutting the subject property in
accordance with Eagle City Code on March 25, 2002.
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3. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review
application (DR-23-02) 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.
DATED this 9th day of May 2002.
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