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Findings - DR - 2003 - DR-28-03 - Master Sign Plan For Heritage Square Multi-Tenant Office/Retail Buildings BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR) A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN PLAN) FOR HERITAGE SQUARE FOR BOB MOFFAT) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR-28-03 The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action on August 14,2003. 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: Bob Moffat, represented by Jason Keeble with Classic Design Studio, is requesting design review approval of the master sign plan for Heritage Square multi-tenant office/retail buildings. The site is located on the north side of East State Street approximately 190-feet west of Stierman Way at 430 East State Street. B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: The City of Eagle received the application for this item on June 5, 2003. C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: On April 8, 2003, the Eagle City Council reviewed and approved a design review application for the three multi-tenant office/retail buildings proposed on this site (DR-08-03). D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None E. ZONING DESIGNATION: CBD (Central Business District) F. SIGNAGE: Buildin Si n Data Wall Si n Dimensions 9" hi h x 8' wide 9" hi h x 8' wide Area of Si na e Illumination None ro osed Interior-illumination rohibited Note: Sign criteria established on the elevation plans date stamped by the City on June 3, 2003, are attached hereto and incorporated by reference (see Exhibit A) Page 1 of 5 K:\Planning DeptlEagle ApplicationsIDrl2003IDR-28-03 IDStr sign plan dtf.doc Si n Data Main Monument Si Pro osed Re uired Si n Dimensions 14' 8" hi h xii' 4" wide 15' hi h (maximum) Area of Si na e Interior-illumination prohibited Illumination Si n Data Directional Monument Si Pro osed Re uired Si n Dimensions 7' 4" hi h x 4' 8" wide 7' 4" hi h x 4' 8" wide Area of Si na e Illumination Interior-illumination prohibited 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) 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(C)(9) Any comer business within a multi-tenant building shall be allowed two (2) wall signs. The sides of the building on which the signs are to be placed shall be shown by the owner, but shall be as approved by the design review board. . Section 8-2A-8(D)(3) Directional signs within the boundaries of a shopping center are permitted only with the approval of the design review board. Page 2 of 5 K:\Planning DeptlEagle ApplicationslDrl2003\DR-28-O3 IDStr sign plan dtf.doc . 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: . The applicant has shown on the typical building wall sign plan (date stamped by the City on June 3,2003) and the building elevation plans showing Buildings 1,2, and 3 (date stamped by the City on February 6, 2003), the specific sign areas and colors to be used for each tenant space within Heritage Square. Each individual tenant is required to place the business identification words or phrases within the approved sign area for that tenant, using Bodoni letters and color that is shown on the typical building wall sign plan date stamped by the City on June 3, 2003 (see Exhibit A) and the building elevation plans showing Buildings 1, 2, and 3 date stamped by the City on February 6,2003 (see Exhibit B). Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design Review Board. . ST AFF 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 August 14,2003, 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 5 to 0 (Christensen and Floegel absent) to approve DR-28-03 for a design review application for a master sign plan for Heritage Square for Bob Moffat 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. Each individual tenant is required to place the business identification words or phrases within the approved sign area for that tenant, using Bodoni letters and color that are shown on the typical building wall sign plan date stamped by the City on June 3, 2003 (see Exhibit A) and the building elevation plans showing Buildings 1, 2, and 3 date stamped by the City on February 6, 2003 (see Exhibit B). Page 3 of 5 K:\Planning DepllEagle Applications\Drl2003\DR-28-03 IDStr sign plan drf.doc 2. The bronze goose-neck light fixtures used to illuminate the monument signs shall be screened or located so they do not shine onto the roadway or onto any nearby property. 3. Interior illumination is not permitted for the building wall signs, the monument sign, or the directional sign. 4. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the Heritage Square Center managing entity for written approval of any proposed building wall signs. A design review sign application, accompanied by written approval of the managing entity, shall be submitted to the City for any proposed building wall signs. 5. Upon termination of their lease, tenants shall be required to leave the face of the sign in good condition (reasonable wear and tear is expected). The tenant or managing entity of Heritage Square Center shall neatly seal all penetrations of the building structure in a watertight condition that matches the texture, color, and material used in the construction of the building. A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued to any new tenants until all former sign faces have been maintained. 6. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs within Heritage Square prior to a sign being constructed on this site. 7. Provide a revised elevation plan of the fifteen foot (15') high monument sign showing a raised planter constructed at a height of thirty inches (30") between the two columns. The raised planter shall have a one foot (1') wide minimum planting space in between the walls of the raised planter. A revised landscaping plan showing proposed plantings within the raised planter 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 development. 8. The seven foot four inch (7' 4") high directional sign shall be relocated within the interior landscape island that is located thirty feet (30') northwest of the trash enclosure. A revised landscape plan showing a minimum of sixty (60) square feet around the base of the directional sign 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 development. 9. Provide a revised landscape plan showing plant material around the base of the fifteen foot (15') high monument sign that will complement the stone used in the construction of the monument sign. 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 development. 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 Page 4 of 5 K:\Planning DeptlEagle ApplicationslDrl2003\DR-28-O3 IDStr sign plan drf.doc 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 June 5, 2003. 2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application (DR-28-03) 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. DATED this 28th day of August 2003. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF EAGLE zry'I.d.IDO ~ &~~. Eric R. 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