Findings - DR - 2002 - DR-24-02 - Two Building Wall Signs For American Family Insurance Within The Eagle Forum Building 408 S Eagle Rd
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR)
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR TWO BUILDING WALL)
SIGNS FOR AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE)
WITIDN THE EAGLE FORUM BUILDING )
FOR AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-24-02
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their
action on May 16, 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:
American Family Insurance, represented by Debbie Anderson with Idaho Electric Sign
Company, is requesting design review approval to construct two internally illuminated building
wall signs for American Family Insurance within the Eagle Forum Building. The site is located
on the southeast corner of Cedar Ridge Drive and 2nd Street at 408 South Eagle Road.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on March 15,2002.
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 April 19, 2002.
D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On January 9, 2001, the Eagle City Council approved the master sign plan for the Eagle Forum
Multi-Tenant Building (DR-63-00).
E. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
F. ZONING DESIGNATION: CBD (Central Business District)
G. SIGNAGE:
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 2' high x 6.41' wide N/A
Area of Signage 12.82-square feet 21-square feet (maximum)
Illumination Neon 60 milli amps 430 milli amps (maximum)
Building Wall Sign (West Elevation)
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Building Wall Sign (South Elevation)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 2.5' high x 7.9' wide N/A
Area of Signage 19.75-square feet 30-square feet (maximum)
Illumination Neon 60 milli amps 430 milli amps (maximum)
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
ST AFF 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(C)(9)
Any corner business within a multi-tenant building shall be allowed two (2) wall signs. The
sides of the building on which the signs are to be placed shall be shown by the owner, but
shall be as approved by the Design Review Board.
C. DISCUSSION:
.
One internally illuminated building wall sign has been proposed on the south elevation of the
building and a second internally illuminated building wall sign has been proposed on the west
elevation of the building. This business is a corner tenant in a multi-tenant building and has
frontage on the east, west, and south elevations of the building. Per Eagle City Code, corner
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businesses within a multi-tenant building are allowed two wall signs. The sides of the building
on which the signs are to be place should be shown by the owner, but should be approved by the
Design Review Board. It is staffs opinion that the proposed locations of the wall signs meet
Eagle City Code.
Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design
.
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 May 16, 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 4 to 0 (McCullough and Howard absent) to approve DR-24-02 for a design
review application for two building wall signs with the following staff recommended site
specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Comply with all conditions of approval within the master sign plan of Eagle Forum Multi-Tenant
Building (DR-63-00).
2. A sign permit is required prior to any signs being constructed on this site.
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
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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 application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on March 15, 2002.
2. Notice of this public hearing was mailed to property owners abutting the subject property in
accordance with Eagle City Code on April 19, 2002.
3. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review
application (DR-24-02) 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 13th day of June 2002.
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