Findings - DR - 2002 - DR-40-02 - Monument Sign For Timberland Estates Subdivision (Formerly Countryside West) At 2800 W State St
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MONUMENT SIGN
FOR TIMBERLAND ESTATES SUBDMSION
(FORMALLY COUNTRYSIDE WEST) FOR
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT LLC
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-40-02
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their
action on July 11, 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:
Capital Development LLC, represented by David Koga with The Land Group, is requesting
design review approval of a monument sign for Timberland Estates Subdivision. The site is
located on the north side of State Highway 44 approximately 1j¡-mile west of Ballantyne Road at
2800 West State Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on June 5, 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 June 21, 2002.
D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On March 12,2002, the Eagle City Council approved the preliminary plat for Countryside West
Subdivision (now known as Timberland Estates Subdivision) (PP-13-0l)
E. COMPANION APPLICATIONS:
DR-39-02 (Common area landscaping within Timberland Estates Subdivision).
F. ZONING DESIGNATION: R-l (Residential one dwelling unit per acre)
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G. SIGNAGE:
Monument Sign
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 8' high x 20' wide 8' high (maximum)
Area of Signage 50-square feet (approx.) 50-square feet
Dlumination One 1O0-watt high pressure Interior-illumination prohibited
sodium
Sign Landscaping 900-square feet (approx.) 1 50-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:
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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.
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.
C. DISCUSSION:
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Staff defers comment regarding design issues and color of the proposed sign 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 July 11, 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 5 to 0 (Christensen absent) to approve DR-40-02 for a design review
application for a monument sign for Timberland Estates (formally Countryside West) 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:
1. 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 l2-month screen of sufficient height and density to conceal such fixtures.
2. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
3. A sign permit is required prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
4. Provide a revised landscape plan showin~ boulders at the base of the monument si p1 as indicated on
the elevation of the monument si p1 shown on Sheet DR-l date stamped by the City on June 5. 2002.
The revised landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff 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
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.
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 June 5, 2002.
2. Notice of this public hearing was mailed to property owners abutting the subject property in
accordance with Eagle City Code on June 21, 2002.
3. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review
application (DR-40-02) 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 8th day of August 2002.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
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James G. Murray, Chairman
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