Findings - DR - 2003 - DR-15-03 - Construct 2 Monument Signs For Two Rivers Subdivision
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT TWO
MONUMENT SIGNS FOR TWO RIVERS
SUBDIVISION FOR T. R. COMPANY
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-IS-O3
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their
action on April 10, 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:
T. R. Company LLC, represented by Dave Koga with The Land Group, is requesting design
review approval to construct two monument signs for Two Rivers Subdivision (one located on
Mace Road and one located on Eagle Road). The site is located on the west side of Eagle Road
approximately one mile north of Chinden Boulevard at 1501 South Eagle Road.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on March 6, 2003.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On April 27, 1999, the Eagle City Council approved the preliminary plat of Two Rivers (Quarter
Circle Ranch Subdivision).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: Common area landscaping (DR-14-03)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION:
F. SIGNAGE:
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 8' high x 4' 9" wide 8' high (maximum)
Area of Sign age 13.5-square feet (approx.) 50-square feet (maximum)
Illumination 70-watt metal halide ground 250-watt high pressure sodium
mounted lights
Sign Landscaping 50-square feet (approx.) 40.5-square feet (minimum)
Monument Sign (Eagle Road at the new southern entrance)
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Monument Sign (Mace Road at the gated entrance to The Point)
Sign Data Proposed Required
Sign Dimensions 6' high x 14' 3" wide 8' high (maximum)
Area of Signage 17.5-square feet (approx.) 50-square feet (maximum)
Illumination 70-watt metal halide ground 250-watt high pressure sodium
mounted lights
Sign Landscaping 225-square feet (approx.) 52.5-square feet (minimum)
G. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
H. 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 complement with the building architecture and
colors as determined by the Design Review Board.
C. DISCUSSION:
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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.
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PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD:
A. A meeting was held on the application before the Design Review Board on April 10,2003, 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/representative).
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 4 to 0 (Bowen, Floegel, and McCullough absent) to approve DR-15-03 for a
design review application to construct two monument signs for Two Rivers Subdivision for T. R.
Company with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and
standard conditions of approval with text shown with strike thru to be deleted by the Board and
text shown with underline to be added by the Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The 70-watt metal halide ~ound mounted li~ht fixtures are approved to illuminate the monument
signs only. Provide a revised landscape plan showin~ the location of all ~ound mounted light
fixtures and how each li~ht fixture will be screened year round with plant material. The revised
landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board
prior to the City accepting a sign permit for this site. Provide a revised detail of the light fixture
sho'Ning the gr01::ll1d mounted light fixture using a 250 watt (maximum) high pressure sodium
luminarie. The detail shall be re'lÎewed and appro'led by staff prior to issuance of a sign permit.
2. 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 12-month screen of sufficient height and density to conceal such fixtures.
3. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
4. A sign permit is required prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
ST ANDARD 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 6, 2003.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review
application (DR-15-03) 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.
3. The Board recognizes that high pressure sodium luminaries are the preferred light to be used within
the City of Eagle because of the soft glow that is produced by the light. However, it is the Board's
opinion that in some instances the detail of clarity that a metal halide light source provides to a sign
should hold a higher standard and should be permitted on a case by case basis. The Design Review
Board supports the selection of the metal halide light fixture to illuminate the monument signs
because this fixture is an isolated element at the entry to the subdivision and has very minimal
impact to the overall development. This fixture meets the criteria of Eagle City Code Section 8-4-4-
2(A)(7) for the following reasons:
a.) The wattage is less than 320-watts.
b.) The fixture does not exceed 17-feet in height.
c.) The Design Review Board made the following findings prior to approving the metal halide
lighting:
(1) The lighting will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives, or
with any specific objective of Chapter 2, Article A of this Title and as conditioned herein.
The Board does not anticipate this light creating any disturbances or nuisances to existing
and future neighboring uses since the light fixtures are required to be screened to prevent
glare upon neighbors and passing traffic.
(2) The lighting will be installed, operated, and maintained to be harmonious and appropriate
in appearance with the existing and intended character of the general vicinity and will not
change the essential character of the same area; and
(3) The lighting will not be disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses.
The decision to allow the metal halide fixture is due to the color correctness of the light with respect
to the clear spectrum of light that this fixture will provide to the entry signage for this development.
Approval of this metal halide lighting shall not be considered as establishing a binding precedent to
grant other metal halide lighting approvals in the future.
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DATED this 24th day of April 2003.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
ATTEST:
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