Findings - DR - 2003 - DR-57-03 - Construct A Building Wall Sign For The Bagmaker Company
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A BUILDING WALL
SIGN FOR THE BAGMAKER FACILITY FOR
OWYHEE CAPITAL CORPORATION
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-57-03
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on November 13, 2003. The Board continued the item to December 11, 2003, and made their decision at
that time. 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:
Owyhee Capitol Corporation, represented by Ernie Cody with Golden West Advertising, is
requesting design review approval to construct a building wall sign for The Bagmaker company.
The site is located on the south side of State Highway 44 approximately Y2-mile west of State
Highway 55 within the proposed Ancona Business Park.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on October 8, 2003.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-56-03 (flex space building for The Bagmaker)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU (Mixed Use)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
(west elevation)
Re uired
l' 6" hi h x 12' wide
N/A
Area of Si na e
Illumination
80-s uare feet (maximum)
430-milli amps (maximum)
The Bagmaker - non illuminated
Outline - halo illuminated 60-milli am s
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
The Bagmaker = 3¡4" routed medex painted dark green with smooth finish
Outline = metal painted dark green with smooth finish
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
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STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS, WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING
THIS PROPOSAL:
. Protect and enhance the small town character of the City by requiring signage which is creative
and distinctive, compatible with its surroundings, and an integral component of the style and
character of the building to which it relates.
B. ZONING CODE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL:
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Section 8-2A-2(B)
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.
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Section 8-2A-6(A)(4)
Signage for any project shall provide for business identification and minimize clutter and
confusion on and off the site.
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Section 8-2A-6(A)(4)(c)
Signs are to provide effective and necessary business identification systems adapted to the
building design,
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Section 8-2A-6(A)(4)(e)
The size, location, design, color, texture, lighting, landscaping, and hours of operations of all
permanent signs and outdoor advertising structures or features shall not detract from the
function of, or design of, buildings, structures, surrounding properties, neighborhoods. or
streets.
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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.
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Section 8-2A-8(E)(1)
The design review board must find that any internally illuminated sign which may be
permitted under the specific regulations within this chapter shall be designed such that
brightness levels shall be controlled to assure a soft subtle effective light in accordance with
other city regulations intended to create and maintain the American northwest 1870s' to 1930s'
architectural appeal. A maximum of 430 milliamps may be permitted for any internally
illuminated sign subject to design review board approval.
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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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C. DISCUSSION:
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The building on which the wall sign is to be constructed is a multi-tenant building, Typically,
multi-tenant buildings are required to have a master sign plan indicating the type of signs that are
permitted and the location that they are to be installed, The Bagmaker will be occupying 14,350-
square feet of the building which leaves 2,450-square feet for a second tenant. Owners of The
Bagmaker company anticipate expanding their business and utilizing the entire building in the
future and will not permit the placement of any other wall signs on this building.
The applicant is proposing to construct one (1) combination non illuminated and halo illuminated
building wall sign on the west building elevation. The phrase "The Bagmaker" will be non
illuminated and the outline around the phrase "The Bagmaker" will be halo illuminated. The size
. of the building wall sign complies with Eagle City Code.
Window and door vinyls identifying the business and/or business hours, emergency phone
numbers, etc, are permitted up to a maximum of two (2) square feet in area.
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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.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD:
A. A meeting was held on the application before the Design Review Board on December II, 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 (Floegel, McCullough, and Stanger absent) to approve DR-57-03 for a
design review application for a building wall sign for The Bagmaker facility for Owyhee Capital
Corporation.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROV AL:
I. A sign permit is required for any sign prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
2. Other than "The Bagmaker" sign proposed on the west building elevation, no other signs are pennitted
on this building.
3. Window and door vinyls identifying the business and/or business hours, emergency phone numbers,
etc. are permitted up to a maximum of two (2) square feet in area.
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
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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 October 8, 2003.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-57-03) 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 8th day of January 2004.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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Eric R. McCullough, ChaIrman
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