Findings - DR - 2003 - DR-40-03 - Construct Monument Sign For Hidden Island Subdivision/736 E Riverchase Way
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A
DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MONUMENT SIGN FOR
HIDDEN ISLAND SUBDIVISION FOR LARRY FLYNN
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-40-03
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:
Larry Flynn, represented by David Koga with The Land Group, is requesting design review
approval to construct a monument sign for Hidden Island Subdivision. The site is generally
located Y2-mile east of Eagle Road and east of Island Woods Subdivision at 736 East Riverchase
Way.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on July 10, 2003.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On May 13, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved an annexation and rezone application for this
site (A-2-02/RZ-2-02).
On May 13, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved the preliminary plat for Hidden Island
Subdivision (PP-3-02).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-39-03 (common area landscaping within Hidden Island
Subdivision).
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: This site is currently zoned RUT (Ada County zoning designation). Upon
approval of the rezone ordinance by the Eagle City Council, this site will be zoned R-2
(Residential).
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Main En Monument Si
Pro osed
Si n Dimensions
5' hi h x 11' 9" wide
Re uired
8' hi h (maximum)
Area of Si na e
50-s uare feet (maximum)
One ground mounted 1O0-watt high Interior-illumination prohibited
ressure sodium li ht fixture
Illumination
40-s uare feet (minimum)
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Si n Data
Two Li hted Column Monument Si ns
Pro osed
Re uired
Si n Dimensions
4' hi h x 3' wide
3-square feet each (approximately)
4' hi h x 3' wide
Area of Signage
Illumination
One 1O0-watt high pressure sodium Interior-illumination prohibited
light fixture mounted on top of each
column
9-s uare feet each (minimum)
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:
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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)(I)
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.
C. PRELIMINARY PLAT PROVIZONING CODE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL
CONCERN REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL:
Any proposed subdivision identification signage shall be placed no closer than two-hundred feet
(200') east of Riverchase Way. No subdivision signage shall be installed unless a design review
sign application is submitted for review and approval by the Design Review Board.
D. DISCUSSION:
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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 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-40-03 for a design review
application for a monument sign for Hidden Island Subdivision for Larry Flynn with the following
staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROV AL:
1. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
2. Metal halide light fixtures are not permitted.
3. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs within this development.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROV AL:
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
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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 July 10, 2003.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-40-03) 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
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Eric R. McCullough, ChaIrman
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