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Findings - DR - 2003 - DR-42-03 - Entry Structure W/Subd Sign For Henry's Subdivision BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR AN ENTRY STRUCTURE WITH SUBDIVISION SIGNS FOR HENRY'S SUBDIVISION FOR HENRY'S NORTH 40, LLC ) ) ) ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR-42-03 The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action on September 11, 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: Henry's North 40 LLC, represented by Peter Harris and Kristen Van Engelen, is requesting design review approval to construct an entry structure with subdivision signs for Henry's Subdivision. The site is located on the west side of Meridian Road approximately 1,320-feet south of Beacon Light Road. B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: The City of Eagle received the application for this item on August 5, 2003. C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: On November 13, 2001, the Eagle City Council approved an annexation, rezone application, and preliminary plat for this site (A-5-01/RZ-8-01/PP-1O-Ol). On May 13, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved a final plat application (FP-2-03) for Henry's Subdivision. On July 23, 2002, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for the common area landscaping within Henry's Subdivision (DR-32-02). D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None E. ZONING DESIGNATION: R-E (Residential Estates) Page 1 of 4 K:\P1anning DeptlEagle Applications\Drl2003\DR-42-03 sign dtf.doc F. SIGN AGE: Si n Data Two Monument Si s Pro osed 7' 6" hi h x 2' 8" wide Re uired 7' 6" hi h x 2' 8" wide Si n Dimensions Area of Signage 6-square feet (approximately) (each sign) 6-square feet (approximately) (each si n) None Illumination None G. SIGN MATERIALS: Columns - masonry columns with cultured stone Sign Face "Henry's North 40" - Powder coated steel Horizontal structure - large wood timbers H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None 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: . 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. Page 2 of 4 K:\Planning DeptlEagle Applicatiolls\Drl2003\DR-42-03 sign dtf.doc 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 September 11, 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 (Barnes and Bowen absent) to approve DR-42-03 for a design review application for an entry structure with subdivision signs for Henry's Subdivision for Henry's North 40, LLC, 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. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs. 2. No lighting is proposed with this application æ:¡el ROBe is appro'led. Should the applicant desire to illuminate the entry structure or subdivision signage in the future. cut sheets of the light fixtures shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the light fixtures being installed. Metal halide lighting is prohibited. 3. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of a sign within this development. 4. Provide a license agreement from ACHD approving the entry structure and landscaping located within the public right-or-way located at the intersection of Meridian Road and Haley Drive prior to the City issuing a zoning certificate 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. Page 3 of 4 K:\Planning DeptlEagle ApplicacionslDrl2003\DR-42-03 sign drf.doc 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 5, 2003. 2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application (DR-42-03) 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 25th day of September 2003. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF EAGLE Ada Co , Idaho 65""""""'" Of EAG ""#. . ¡¡¡~ ,"""" <-. ^ " ~~ ,t ....v- ...., ... tit" ti.. "<:ò.~OR"\)'.:#.... ~ ~ ip/ ~-\:. = ~- : -Ie : .. 'ÞJc # ...", II) : ¡~\~ %.~~~tJ "~::::":-=' ...N~.. ~"8'.~~ ~qß1\~~ .....""" ATTEST: Page 4 of 4 K:\Planning DeptlEagle ApplicationslDrl2003\DR-42-03 sign dtf.doc