Findings - DR - 2002 - DR-46-01 - Modify Master Sign Plan For Rivershore North And South Multi Tenant Within Channel Center Subdivision
ORIGINAL
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FORA
DESIGN REVIEW TO MODIFY THE MASTER SIGN
PLAN FOR THE RIVERSHORE NORTH AND
RIVERSHORE SOUTH MUL TI- TENANT BUILDINGS
WITIDN CHANNEL CENTER SUBDIVISION
FOR DENNIS BAKERS AND ASSOCIATES
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-46-01 MOD
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their
action on September 12, 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:
Dennis Baker and Associates, represented by Shannon O'Mahony with Idaho Electric Signs, is
requesting design review approval to modify the master sign plan for the Rivershore North and
Rivershore South multi-tenant buildings to allow a tenant identification sign for ConAgra Foods
on the Rivershore North building. The site is located on the west side of Rivershore Lane
approximately 300-feet west of Eagle Road at 599 S. Rivershore Lane.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on July 3, 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 August 23, 2002.
D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On August 14, 2001, the Eagle City Council approved a master sign plan for the Rivershore
North and Rivershore South multi-tenant buildings within Channel Center Subdivision (DR-46-
01).
E. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
F. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-l (Neighborhood Business District).
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G. SIGNAGE:
'Rivershore North' and 'Rivershore South'
(Building Identification Signs - already installed)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 2' 6" high x 19' 7" wide N/A
Area of Sign age 49-square feet 49-square feet (maximum)
Illumination None Interior-illumination prohibited
ConAgra Foods Tenant Wall Sign (North building only)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 2' high x 12' wide N/A
Area of Sign age 24-square feet 59-square feet (maximum)*
Illumination None Interior-illumination prohibited
*Note: One hundred and eight (108) square feet is the maximum area of non-internally illuminated
signage allowed on this building. The building identification signs are forty nine (49) square feet,
therefore leaving fifty nine (59) square feet of sign area allowed on this building.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITmN 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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On August 14, 2001, the Eagle City Council approved a master sign plan for Rivershore North
and Rivershore South multi-tenant buildings. The master sign plan approved the construction of
two monument signs and one wall sign for building identification on each building. No
individual tenant signs were proposed and none were approved at that time. The applicant is
requesting a modification to the original master sign plan to allow an individual tenant sign to be
permitted on the exterior of the Rivershore North building for ConAgra Foods only. All
proposed signage within the Rivershore North and Rivershore South buildings shall comply with
Eagle City Code and the attached document titled "Master Sign Plan Rivershore North and
South" date stamped by the City on July 3, 2002, including the modifications listed below. Staff
recommends the following changes to the applicant's document titled "Master Sign Plan
Rivershore North and South" with underlined text to be added. The applicant should be required
to provide a modified master sign plan criteria outline. The revised master sign plan criteria
should be reviewed and approved by staff prior to submitting for a sign permit.
2) One wall sign above the front entrance will be permitted for building identification
on each building ('Rivershore North' and 'Rivershore South').
3) Additional exterior signage shall be limited to non-illuminated flat cut-out letters not
to exceed 2' high by 12' wide for ConA~ra Foods on the 'Rivershore North' buildinll
ONLY. No additional exterior si¡p1alle shall be permitted on the 'Rivershore North'
or 'Rivershore South' buildin~s for any tenants without submittinll a modification to
the master sign plan for review and approval by the City of Ea~le. Vinyl or painted
identification shall be allowed on entrance or delivery doors.
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 12,
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 (Murray, McCullough, and Stanger absent) to approve DR-46-0l MOD
for a design review application to modify the master sign plan for the Rivershore North and
Rivershore South multi-tenant buildings with the following staff recommended site specific
conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval.
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SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The following changes to the applicant's document titled "Master Sign Plan Rivershore North and
South" shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to submitting for a sign pennit.
2) One wall sign above the front entrance will be pennitted for building identification
on each building ('Rivershore North' and 'Rivershore South').
3) Additional exterior signage shall be limited to non-illuminated flat cut-out letters not
to exceed 2' high by 12' wide for ConAgra Foods on the 'Rivershore North' building
ONLY. No additional exterior signage shall be pennitted on the 'Rivershore North'
or 'Rivershore South' buildings for any tenants without submitting a modification to
the master sign plan for review and approval by the City of Eagle. Vinyl or painted
identification shall be allowed on entrance or delivery doors.
2. No illumination is pennitted to illuminate the building wall signs.
3. A sign pennit is required prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
4. Comply with any applicable conditions of DR-46-0l (with regard to the monument signs and
building identification signs).
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, Unifonn 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 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.
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CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on July 3, 2002.
2. Notice of this public hearing was mailed to property owners abutting the subject property in
accordance with Eagle City Code on August 23, 2002.
3. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review
application (DR-46-0l MOD) 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 10th day of October 2002.
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