Findings - DR - 2002 - DR-55-02 - Approve A Monument Sign For Eagle Counseling Center At 136 S Academy Drive
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MONUMENT SIGN
FOR EAGLE COUNSELING CENTER FOR
STEPHANIE AND BRENT HADLEY
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-55-02
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their
action on October 10, 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:
Stephanie and Brent Hadley are requesting design review approval for a monument sign for the
Eagle Counseling Center. The site is located on the east side of Academy Avenue within the
Casa Escuela Subdivision at 136 South Academy Avenue.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on August 26, 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 September 20, 2002.
D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On January 8, 2002, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application (DR-68-01)
for the Eagle Counseling Center building within Casa Escuela Subdivision.
E. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
F. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-l (Neighborhood Business District)
G. SIGNAGE:
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 3-feet high x 4-feet wide 8-feet high (maximum)
Area of Signage l2-square feet (approximately) 50-square feet (maximum)
Illumination None Interior-illumination prohibited
Sign Landscaping 49-square feet (approximately) 36-square feet (minimum)
Monument Sign
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
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I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
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.
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-l GENERAL APPLICABILITY:
This chapter applies to all proposed development located within the DR design review
overlay district which shall include the entire city limits, and any land annexed into the city
after adoption of this ordinance, as set forth in section 8-2A-6 of this article. Such
development includes, but is not limited to, new commercial, industrial, institutional, office,
and multi-family residential projects, âigru¡, common areas and subdivision signage within
residential subdivisions, proposed conversions, exterior remodeling, exterior restoration,
enlargement, or expansion of existing buildings, signs or sites, and requires the submittal of
a design review application pursuant to this chapter and fee as prescribed from time to time
by the city council.
C. DISCUSSION:
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The applicant has constructed and placed a "rock" monument sign at the southwest corner of the
site. Per Eagle City Code a design review application is required prior to constructing a sign.
The height and size of the sign and the landscaping at the base of the sign meets Eagle City
Code. No ground mounted lighting has been proposed with this application.
A sign permit should be obtained within ten days from City Council approval of this application.
If a sign permit is not obtained within this time period then the existing rock sign should be
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required to be removed.
Staff defers comment regarding design 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 October 10,2001,
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 (Murray abstained, Christensen absent) to approve DR-55-02 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 underline to be
added by the Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. No ground mounted lighting has been proposed with this application and none is approved.
2. A sign permit shall be obtained within ten days from City Council approval of this application. If a
sign permit is not obtained within this time period then the existing rock sign shall be required to be
removed.
3. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
4. Provide a revised landscape plan showing additional plant material installed in front of and on each
side of the monument sign. Provide a revised elevation plan showing the monument sign elevated a
minimum of I-foot above the ~ade of the sidewalk. The revised landscape plan and elevation plan
shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the
City accepting a sign permit. All landscaping shall be installed on or before November 30. 2002.
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
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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.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on August 26, 2002.
2. Notice of this public hearing was mailed to property owners abutting the subject property in
accordance with Eagle City Code on September 20, 2002.
3. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review
application (DR-55-02) 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 14th day of November 2002.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
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