Findings - DR - 2003 - DR-60-03 - Master Sign Plan For The Riverside Building/ 439 E. Shore Drive
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN
PLAN FOR THE RIVERSIDE BUILDING
FOR VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION
)
)
)
)
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-60-03
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on November 13, 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:
Vertical Construction, represented by Roger Llewellyn with Golden West Advertising Inc.. is
requesting design review approval of the master sign plan for The Riverside Building. The site is
located on the south side of East Shore Drive within the Eagle River Development at 439 East
Shore Drive.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on October 9, 2003.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On March 11. 2003, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for a two (2)
story multi-tenant professional office building (DR-76-02) at this site.
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU-DA (Mixed Use with development agreement)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Buildin Identification Wall Si n
Pro osed
Re uired
l' hi h x 14' 9" wide
N/A
Area of Si na e
Illumination
15-s uare feet
Halo illuminated - 60 milli am s
68-s uare feet (maximum)
430-milli am s (maximum)
Page 1 of 5
K:\Planning DeptlEagle Applications\Dr\2003\DR-60-03 mstr sign plan drl.doc
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Tenant Buildin
Pro osed
Re uired
5' hi h x 6' wide
N/A
Area of Si na e
Illumination
30-s uare feet
44-s uare feet (maximum)
Two (2) 50-watt incandescent goose- Internal illumination prohibited
neck li ht fixtures
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Building Identification Sign = Fabricated brushed silver wrisco
Tenant Building Wall Sign = Background - Brushed aluminum 1/8" thick
Tenant Panels - Aluminum with faux finish (cor-ten steel) 3/16" thick
Tenant Letters - Helvetica Medium routed aluminum with brushed
wrisco overlay 1/8" thick
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS, WIllCH 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 WIllCH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL:
.
.
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.
.
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.
.
Section 8-2A-6(A)(4)(c)
Signs are to provide effective and necessary business identification systems adapted to the
building design.
.
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.
.
Section 8-2A-8(C)(5)
Page 2 of 5
K:\Planning DeptlEagle Apptications\Dr\2003\DR-60-03 mstr sign plan urf.uoc
Sign materials and overall appearance shall compliment with the building architecture and
colors as determined by the Design Review Board.
.
Section 8-2A-8(E)(I)
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.
.
Section 8-2A-8(K)(l)
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. DISCUSSION:
.
The applicant has shown on the elevation plan (date stamped by the City on October 9.2003) the
specific sign area for the building identification sign and the tenant building wall sign. The
applicant is proposing to install a halo illuminated building wall sign on the west building
elevation to identify the name of the building. In addition to the building identification sign, the
applicant is proposing to install a six foot (6') wide by five foot (5') high building wall sign to be
located to the south of the main entry to the building on the west building elevation that would
identify each individual tenant within the building. Each tenant is permitted a nine inch (9") high
by five foot nine inch (5' 9") wide aluminum faux-finish panel upon which to place the name of
their company. Each tenant is required to use Helvetica Medium font, with a four inch (4") high
text for one line and two and three fourths inch (2 %") high text for two lines.
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 November 13, 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 6 to 0 (Christensen absent) to approve DR-60-03 for a design review application
for a master sign plan for The Riverside Building for Vertical Construction, with the following
staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval.
Page 3 of 5
K:\Plamting DeptlEagle Applications\Dr\2003\DR-60-03 mstT sign plan drf.doc
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Each individual tenant is required to place the business identification words or phrases, using the font
styles approved herein, within the sign areas shown on the elevation plan date stamped by the City on
October 9,2003 (see Exhibit A - attached hereto and incorporated by reference).
2. The goose-neck light fixtures used to illuminate the building wall sign shall be adjusted so they do not
shine onto the roadway or onto any nearby property.
3. A sign permit is required for individual tenant signs within The Riverside Building prior to the
respective sign being installed.
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
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 9, 2003.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-60-03) 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.
Page 4 of 5
K:\Planning DeptlEagle ApplicationslDrl2003\DR-60-03 mstr sign pLan drl.doc
DATED this 11th day of December 2003.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
- . Ada County, Idaho
~4
Eric R. McCullough, Chairman
'\¿ '-"} I'
Sharon K. Moore, Eagle City Clerk
..,.,.. ."""'#
." "l OP,.., ###.
!ÌI..."v\"{ .......:::-10'#,#
~ ... .. ".( ~
I .. ,..ORPOJ;>1 ... ~ ~
: Iv ./-~ ':.
=*: ~.:
:. "'" ::
i \-:; ,~ * :
. ø.r ..
,. "..' ..
,."-' " $
~# -1 c. .."
,#. " . ~..
###f' .(, -.~..~
#................"
ATTEST:
Page 5 of 5
K:\Planning DeptlEagle ApplicationslDrl2003\DR-60-03 mstr sign plan drf.doc