Findings - DR - 2003 - DR-68-03 - Master Sign Plan For Smith Eagle Chevron/503 S. Eagle Road
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER
SIGN PLAN FOR SMITH'S EAGLE
CHEVRON FOR RICK AND SANDY SMITH
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-68-03
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on December 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:
Rick and Sandy Smith, represented by Neil Caldwell with Idaho Electric Signs Inc., are requesting
design review approval of a master sign plan for Smith's Eagle Chevron. The site is located on the
west side of South Eagle Road within Channel Center Subdivision at 503 South Eagle Road.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on November 17, 2003.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On February 12, 1998, the Eagle Design Review Board approved a design review sign application
for the signage the Smith's Eagle Chevron convenience store with fuel island canopy (DR-02-98).
On February 22, 2000, the Eagle City Council approved a modification to the design review sign
application for the Smith's Eagle Chevron convenience store with fuel island canopy to allow
internal illumination (DR-02-98 MOD).
On September 18, 2001, the Eagle City Council approved a design review sign application for the
Emissions Testing Service located within the car wash facility of the Smith's Eagle Chevron
convenience store with fuel island canopy (DR-56-01).
On November 11, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved a conditional use permit to allow a
building expansion to the Smith's Eagle Chevron convenience store with fuel island canopy (CU-
09-03).
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-63-03 (building addition and other site improvements)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-l (Neighborhood Business District)
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F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Wall Sign Dimensions
New York Burrito Buildin
Pro osed
Area of Si na e
Illumination
I' 4" high x 12' wide (New York Burrito)
7" hi h x 8' wide (Gounnet Wra s)
21-s uare feet
N/A
Ex osed neon - 30-milli am s
24-s uare feet (maximum)*
430-milli am s (maximum)
* Note: Based on a ten foot (10') high interior ceiling.
Si n Data
Monument Si n
Pro osed
Si n Dimensions
10' hi h x 9' 4" wide
Re uired
15' hi h (maximum)
Area of Si na e
Illumination
100-s uare feet (maximum)
Two (2) existing ground mounted light Interior-illumination prohibited
fixtures
189-s uare feet (minimum)
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Sil!n Data Proposed Required
Wall Sil!n Dimensions 4' high x 12' wide N/A
Area of Signage 48-square feet 48-square feet (maximum)
14-square feet (approximatel y) reader 20-square feet (maximum) reader
board area board area
Illumination None Interior-illumination prohibited
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Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
I' 7" hi h x 11' 4" wide
18-s uare feet
N/A
Illumination Internally illuminated - 60-milli am s
* Note: Based on a ten foot (10') high interior ceiling.
33-s uare feet (maximum)*
Internal illumination prohibited
Si n Data
Area of Si na e
Illumination
l' 5 W' hi h x 9' 4" wide
14-s uare feet
N/A
Wall Si n Dimensions
Externally illuminated by two (2) high
ressure sodium Ii ht fixtures
17-s uare feet (maximum)
Internal illumination prohibited
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Si n Data
East Elevation Fuel Island Cano
Pro osed
es ro osed)
Re uired
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
l' 11 Y2" hi h x 8' 8" wide
N/A
17 -s uare feet
20-s uare feet (maximum)
Internal illumination prohibited
Illumination
Internally illuminated - 60-milli am s
Si n Data
South Elevation Fuel Island Cano
Pro osed
Wall Si n Dimensions
Area of Si na e
2'3W'hi hx2'wide
N/A
5-s uare feet
20-s uare feet (maximum)
Internal illumination prohibited
Illumination
Internall illuminated - 60-milli am s
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
3' hi h x 3' wide
N/A
Area of Si na e
Illumination
9-s uare feet
9-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibiteu
None
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
New York Burrito
Open Pan-Channel Letters - Aluminum painted red
Bullet Cabinet - Aluminum, Black trim cap, plum background, white letters
Car Wash
Open Pan-Channel Letters - Aluminum painted white
Community EvenlInformation Reader Board
Retainer (Frame) - Sheet metal painted dark blue
Face - White plexiglass
Monument Sign
Cabinet - sheet metal painted Chevron grey
New York Burrito panel - Background - Chevron grey
Letters-Red
Bullet - Plum with White letters
Clean Air Emissions - Background - Chevron grey
Letters - White and Yellow
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
TillS 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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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-2(B)
The general theme of the Design Review Overlay District is to specify desirable building and
landscape architectural styles and materials to create a sustainable and pleasing environment
for residents and visitors alike. The architectural designs, materials, and graphics set forth in
this article are complied to create a theme unique to the area called "Eagle Architecture".
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Eagle City Code 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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Eagle City Code 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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Eagle City Code 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 to insure that any such
proposals do not detract from the function of, or design of, buildings, structures, surrounding
properties, neighborhoods, or streets.
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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(l)
Sign materials and overall appearance shall compliment the building architecture and colors as
determined by the Design Review Board.
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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(E)
The design review board must find that any illuminated sign permitted under the specific
regulations within this chapter is designed such that brightness levels are controlled to assure a
soft, subtle effective light in accordance with other city regulations intended to create and
maintain the Eagle Architecture theme. Illumination types, styles, and practices not listed
herein shall be prohibited unless otherwise deemed by the Design Review Board and City
Council to be consistent with the Eagle Architecture theme.
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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(E)(2)
Prohibited illumination:
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a. Internal illumination: all types
Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(H)
Nonconforming Signs: All signs in the entire design review overlay district on the effective
date hereof shall conform to this chapter upon any structural change to the sign, sign base. or
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building to which it is attached, or upon any change in the face of the sign for the business to
which such sign pertains, but no later than January 1. 2007, except as provided for within
subsection M13 of this section.
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Eagle City Code 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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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(L)(9)
Other PortablelTemporary Signs: A-frame, sandwich board, sidewalk. banner. pennant and
similar signs shall be permitted for a maximum of thirty (3) days (days need not be
consecutive) within any three (3) calendar months if the following criteria .is complied with.
C. DISCUSSION:
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On February 12, 1998, the Eagle Design Review Board approved a design review sign application
(DR-2-98) for the monument sign and non illuminated building wall and canopy signs for the
Smith's Eagle Chevron. On February 22,2000, the Eagle City Council approved a modification to
the design review sign application (DR-2-98 MOD) to allow the building wall and canopy signs to
be internally illuminated. Upon approval of the modification to the design review sign application,
the applicant modified the Food Mart sign on the convenience store, the Chevron sign on the fuel
island canopy, and the Chevron cabinet sign on the fuel island canopy to internally illuminated
signs. The car wash sign was permitted to become internally illuminated; however, the sign was
never changed to an internally illuminated sign. Because the applicant does not desire to change
the illumination of the car wash sign, the sign is to remain externally illuminated until January 1.
2007, at which time the sign will be required to comply with the master sign plan and Eagle City
Code which requires the sign to be halo illuminated or illuminated with exposed neon.
Since the applicant is not proposing any changes to the Food Mart sign on the convenience store or
the fuel island canopy signs, the signs may remain as internally illuminated building wall signs
until January 1, 2007, at which time the signs should be required to comply with the master sign
plan and Eagle City Code which requires the signs to be halo illuminated or illuminated with
exposed neon.
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On September 18, 2001. the Eagle City Council approved a design review sign application for one
(1) special portable sign and one (1) building wall sign for the Chevron Emissions Testing Service
located within the car wash facility. Currently, the applicant is utilizing the following signs:
Special portable sign located on the pathway adjacent to Eagle Road - "Emission Test
Open".
Building wall sign located near the southeast comer of the site - "Emission Test" stating
hours of operation.
Sidewalk sign located at the entrance to the emission testing drive thru - "Emission Test
Here".
Banner sign located on the man door of the emission testing facility - "Emission Test
Open".
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Vehicle sign located south and east of the car wash facility - "Emission Testing" with
"Open" sign in the front window.
Per Eagle City Code, other portable/temporary signs are permitted for a maximum of thirty (30)
days within any three (3) calendar months. The banner sign hanging on the man door of the
emission testing facility and the sidewalk sign located at the entrance to the emission testing drive
thru have exceeded the thirty (30) days permitted within any three (3) calendar months. On
October 28, 2003, the Eagle City Council approved the use of the red Emission Testing van for
sign age for this facility. The applicant should be required to remove the banner sign hanging on
the man door of the emission testing facility and the sidewalk sign located at the entrance to the
emission testing drive thru. The signs should be removed prior to the City issuing a zoning
certificate for this site.
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The applicant is proposing to construct a community event/information reader board building wall
sign on the south elevation of the car wash facility. The size of the reader board area complies
with Eagle City Code with regard to the size and is to be used to promote community events (i.e.:
school functions or games, Eagle Fun Days, etc.). The reader board area is not permitted to be
used to promote or advertise the sale of products or services provided at this site.
The applicant should be required to provide a revised master sign criteria outline. The revised
master sign criteria should be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City accepting any sign
permits for this site. Staff recommends the following changes to the applicant's document titled
"Master Sign Program, Eagle Road Chevron, December 2003", with strike thru text to be deleted
and underlined text to be added so as to be in compliance with Eagle City Code.
Master Sign Plan Program
Eagle Road Chevron
December 2003
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This master sign plan progt"aIB is for the purpose of establishing criteria for a multi-tenant use of
the property and to ensure consistency and harmony regarding the signage.
1. All wall signs shall be internally illuminated and of individual channel letter design wi-#¡.
the exeeptioB of possiBle 13l:1llet eabiRets to iRcorporate a grapHic or deseriptioR of the
aøtivity. All internal illumination shall consist of halo illumination or open channel letter
design (exposed neon).
2. No free-standing signs other than the monument sign on Eagle Road will be permitted for
tenant identification with the exception of a special portable sign for the emission testing
tenant.
3. A non-illuminated public service sign map will be permitted on the car wash building to
promote information for the visiting public. The reader board area is not permitted to be
used to promote or advertise the sale of products or services provided at this site.
4. Banners, window vinyls and seasonaUcommunity event advertisements are permitted by
shall comply with Eagle City Code.
5. The background color of all tenant panels on the monument sign are required to be
Chevron Grey. Individual text style and color are permitted.
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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 December 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 3 to 0 (Floegel, McCullough, Stanger, and Zastrow absent) to approve DR-68-O3
for a design review application for a master sign plan for Smith's Eagle Chevron for Rick and
Sandy Smith, 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. The "Food Mart" and two fuel island canopy signs shall remain internally illuminated until January I,
2007, at which time the signs shall be required to comply with the master sign plan and Eagle City
Code which requires the sign to be halo illuminated or illuminated using exposed neon.
2. The "Car Wash" sign shall remain externally illuminated until January 1. 2007, at which time the sign
shall be required to comply with the master sign plan and Eagle City Code which requires the sign to
be halo illuminated or illuminated using exposed neon.
3. The banner sign hanging on the man door of the emission testing facility~ aøtl the sidewalk sign located
at the entrance to the emission testing drive thru, and the special portable sign located adjacent to
Eal!le Road shall be removed prior to the City issuing a zoning certificate for this site.
4. The size of the reader board area complies with Eagle City Code with regard to the size and shall be
used to promote community events (i.e.: school functions or games, Eagle Fun Days, etc.). The reader
board area is not pennitted to be used to promote or advertise the sale of products or services provided
at this site. Provide elevation plans showing the Community Eventllnformation Reader Board sign
located on the south building elevation of the car wash facility.
5. The applicant shall be required to provide a revised master sign criteria outline. The revised master
sign criteria shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City accepting any sign pennits for
this site.
Master Sign Plan
Eagle Road Chevron
December 2003
This master sign plan is for the purpose of establishing criteria for a multi-tenant use of the
property and to ensure consistency and harmony regarding the signage.
1. All wall signs shall be internally illuminated and of individual channel letter design. All
internal illumination shall consist of halo illumination or open channel letler design
(exposed neon).
2. No free-standing signs other than the monument sign on Eagle Road will be permitted for
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tenant identification with the exception of a special portable sign for the emission testing
tenant.
3. A non-illuminated public service sign will be permitted on the car wash building to
promote information for the visiting public. The reader board area is not permitted to be
used to promote or advertise the sale of products or services provided at this site.
4. Banners, window vinyls and seasonal/community event advertisements are permitted by
shall comply with Eagle City Code.
5. The background color of all tenant panels on the monument sign are required to be
Chevron Grey. Individual text style and color are permitted.
6. Provide a revised elevation plan showing the "Car Wash" sign to be non illuminated. The revised
elevation plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City issuing a zoning certificate for
this site.
7. The floodlights used to illuminate the monument sign shall be screened or located so they do not shine
onto the roadway or onto any nearby property. The light fixtures shall be concealed or screened with
perimeter landscaping providing a 12 month screen of sufficient height and density to conceal such
fixtures.
8. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
9. The elevation plan showing the "New York Burrito - Gourmet Wraps". date stamped by the City on
December 11, 2003, is approved.
10. The elevation plan showing two additional tenant panels at the base of the monument sign located
adjacent to Eagle Road, date stamped by the City on December 1. 2003, is approved.
11. Only the emission testing building wall sign located on the south building elevation of the car wash
facility and to the east of the man door is approved. The applicant may modify the existing building
wall sign to include additional information regarding this business. A revised elevation plan showing
how the additional information will be incorporated shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to
the City issuing a zoning certificate for this site.
12. The red traffic cones that are currentlv used on the south side of the emission testing drive thru lane
shall be removed and only utilized during times of inclement weather when the striping on the asphalt
is not visible. Provide a site striping plan showing the emission testing drive thru lane clearly striped
(i.e.: arrows, enter, exit, etc.). The site striping plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to
the issuance of a zoning certificate for this site.
13. The elevation plan of the Community Events/Information Reader Board date stamped by the City on
November 21. 2003, is approved with the elimination of the AmeriGas logo from the propane tank and
the addition of an arrow indicating the tank location. Provide a revised elevation plan showing the
elimination of the AmeriGas logo from the propane tank and the addition of an arrow indicating the
propane tank location. The revised elevation plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the
City issuing a zoning certificate for this site.
14. The red emission testing van may be utilized during business hours. During non-business hours the
emission testing van shall be removed from the 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.
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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 November 17, 2003.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-68-03) 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.
3. The Design Review Board recommends that this site be monitored by the City Code Enforcement
Office to insure compliance with said requirements within this report and with Eagle City Code. The
emission testing area shall be brought into conformance with Eagle City Code immediately.
DATED this 8th day of January 2004.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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Eric R. McCullough
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