Findings - DR - 2003 - DR-06-03 - Construct A Building Wall Sign For Ceramic Expressions/124 W. State Street
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION)
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A )
BUILDING WALL SIGN FOR CERAMIC)
EXPRESSIONS FOR BETH OLSON )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-O6-03
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their
action on March 13, 2003. 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:
Ceramic Expressions, represented by Beth Olson, is requesting design review approval to
construct a building wall sign for Ceramic Expressions. The site is located on the north side of
East State Street approximately 30- feet east of I st Street at 124 East State Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on February 6, 2003.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: CBD (Central Business District within the Downtown Development
Area)
F. SIGNAGE:
Sign Data Proposed Required
Wall Sign Dimensions 2' 14" high x 11' W' wide N/A
Area of Signage 26-square feet 26-square feet (maximum)
Illumination None Interior-illumination prohibited
Building Wall Sign
G. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
H. 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)
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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.
C. DISCUSSION:
.
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 MEETING OF THE BOARD:
A. A meeting was held on the application before the Design Review Board on March 13,2003, at which
time the Board made their decision.
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 6 to 0 (Barnes absent) to approve DR-06-03 for a design review application for
a building wall 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. A sign permit is required prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
2. The letters of the sign shall be pin mounted a minimum of two inches (2") in front of the back jfound
of the sign.
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3. Submit a design review application for the approval to repaint the exterior of the building prior to
painting the building. The application shall be submitted prior to the City accepting a sign permit for
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
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 February 6, 2003.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review
application (DR-O6-03) 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.
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DATED this 27th day of March 2003.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
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