Findings - DR - 2019 - DR-40-19 - Halo Illuminated Building Wall Sign/Monument Sign/3509 Bavaria St.BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR ONE )
BUILDING WALL SIGN AND )
MONUMENT SIGN TENANT PANEL )
FOR OLSEN WHEELER CPAS, PLLC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR -40-19
The above -entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on June 27, 2019. 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:
Olsen Wheeler CPAs, PLLC, represented by Jessica Petty with 12.15 Design, LLC, is requesting
design review approval for one halo illuminated building wall sign and one monument sign tenant
panel. The 0.48 -acre site is located on the south side of West Bavaria Street approximately 1,100 -feet
west of intersection of North Meridian Road and West Chinden Boulevard at 3509 West Bavaria
Street (Lot 5, Block 1, Ashbury Commercial Subdivision).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on May 16, 2019. Revised materials (sign
elevations) were received by the City on June 17, 2019.
C. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR -39-19 (Office Building in Ashbury Commercial Subdivision)
D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On October 24, 2017, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for Ashbury
Business Park Subdivision No. 2 (DR -42-17).
On November 16, 2017, the Eagle City Council approved a final plat application for Ashbury
Commercial (fka Ashbury Business Park Subdivision No. 2) (FP -19-17).
On August 28, 2018, the Eagle City Council approved a master sign plan for Ashbury Business Park
Subdivision No. 2 (aka Ashbury Commercial Subdivision) (DR -32-18).
For additional property history see: CPA -09-06, A-19-06/RZ-25-09 & PP -19-06, FP -08-07, FP -01-08, CPA -S-
08 & A-03-08/RZ-8-08, A-04-09/RZ-04-09, RZ-04-09 MOD, PP -02-13, FP -12-13, EXT -03-16, DR -08-14, and
DR -23-16.
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Neighborhood Residential.
F. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU -DA (Mixed Use with a development agreement).
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT: Not in the DDA, TDA, CEDA, or DSDA.
H. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT: No.
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I. SIGNAGE:
Building Wall Sign (south elevation)
Sign Data Proposed Required*
Wall Sign Dimensions 3' S'/a" high x 18' 10" wide Varies depending on tenant's font
and logo
Area of Signage 42 -square feet 176 -square feet (maximum)
Illumination Halo -illuminated Interior -illumination prohibited
Materials
Logo - aluminum face and 3" returns Varies depending on tenant's font
painted Pantone 276 Blue and Pantone and logo
376 Green, pegged off the building 1 1/i",
halo illuminated with white LED
Letters - aluminum face and 3" returns
painted white (Olsen Wheeler), painted
Pantone 276 Blue (CPAs), pegged off the
building 1 '/z", halo illuminated with white
LED
*Note: Sign area and illumination approved within the Ashbury Commercial Subdivision master sign plan (DR -32-18).
Monument Sign Tenant -Panel (Chinden Boulevard)
Sign Data Proposed Required*
Sign Dimensions 1' 8 '/z" high x 8' 8" wide 1' 8 '/z" high x 8' 8" wide
Area of Signage 14 -square feet 14 -square feet (maximum)
Illumination Non -illuminated Punch Through (halo illumination)
Materials Existing panel, letters are 1/8" dibond, Background color shall be Dark
overlaid with 3M premium vinyl (white, Bronze (Omni Pak 386347), tenant
blue, and green), mounted flush to the logo and copy are punch through
tenant panel with 3/a" milk white acrylic and
decorated with light beige opaque
vinyl (illumination from the light
source shines through transparent
background materials for no more
than '4" around the letters and
logos)
*Note: Sign dimensions and illumination approved within the Ashbury Commercial Subdivision master sign plan (DR -32-18).
J. AGENCY RESPONSES: None.
K. LETTERS FROM THS PUBLIC: None received to date.
THE DESIGN REV1EW BOARD RECEIVED AND REVIEWED THE FOLLOWING STAI'F
ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF' REPORT:
A. COMPREHENSJVE 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.
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B. MASTER SIGN PLAN PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL:
1. Multi -tenant Monument Sign
a. Two double -face multi -tenant signs shall be permitted.
b. The monument signs shall be constructed per the sign elevation, date stamped by the City on
July 6, 2018.
c. The multi -tenant monument signs will be used by the tenants located within Ashbury
Business Park Subdivision No. 2. Tenants shall receive written approval from the managing
entity.
d. The background color of all tenant panels shall be Dark Bronze (Omni Pak 386347).
e. Tenants are permitted to place their text and logo on the background panel on the monument
sign.
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MAIN CABNET AND CLADDING ARE FABRICATED FROM SHEET
METAL. PRIMED AND PAINTED 'SIMPLIFY BEIGE' $W6085 WITH
FINE TEXTURE FINISH.
EACH TENANT PANEL IS FABRICATED FROM ALUMINUM 2'
DEEP, PRIMED AND PAINTED OMIN PAK 386347 (CROSS FROM
DARK BRONZE DIBOND) WITH A MATTE FINISH (NO EXPOSED
FASTENERS),.
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I6rnm i FULL COLOR t 36x162 MATRIX / 2.-5"H x 9'-3"L
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'A' BACKGROUND IS 3snm BRUSHED BRONZE DIBOND
MOUNTED WITH `A' GI PADS TO STONE. INNER SQUARE 1S
IABRICATEO FROM ALUMINUM t` DEEP, PRIMED AND PANTED
OMEN PAK 386347 (CROSS FROM DARK BRO ZE DIBOND) WITH
A MATTE FINISH. (NO EXPOSED FASTENERS). "A" IS ROUTED
FROM 3rnm BRUSHED BRONZE OIBOND AND FLUSH MO'LN'T ED.
STONE BASE IS FABRICATED ;ROM ANGLE IRON, WONDER
BOARD AND OVERLAID WITH STONE (VERIFY TYPE).
8' PIPE SUPPORT REQUIRED.
2 T x 5'1N x 5'-6"D FOOTING REQUIRED,
2 YDS, CONCRETE REQUIRED.
C. ZONING CODE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL: None
D. DISCUSSION:
• The applicant is proposing to construct one halo illuminated building wall sign and one monument
sign tenant panel for Olsen Wheeler CPAs. The building wall sign is proposed to be constructed of
aluminum logo and letters with three-inch returns. The logo and letter faces and returns are painted
Pantone 276 Blue, Pantone 376 Green, and white, pegged off the building 1 1/2", and halo
illuminated with white LED.
There are two monument signs for Ashbury Commercial Subdivision. The applicant is proposing a
monument sign tenant panel on the monument sign located adjacent to West Chinden Boulevard.
The applicant is proposing to utilize one of the existing tenant panels which is fabricated from
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aluminum 2" deep, primed and painted Omni Pak 386347 with a matte finish. The monument sign
tenant panel is proposed to be overlaid with 1/8" dibond letters overlaid with 3M premium vinyl
(Pantone 276 Blue, Pantone 376 Green, and white) mounted flush to the panel. The master sign
plan allows for a tenant's text and logo; however, the text and logo are required to be push through
with 3/4" milk white acrylic, decorated with beige opaque vinyl, and the illumination from the light
source is required to shine through transparent background materials for no more than '/a" around
the letters and logos. The applicant should be required to provide a revised monument sign tenant
panel elevation showing the tenant logo and copy pushed through with 3/4" milk white acrylic,
decorated with light beige opaque vinyl. Provide a night view that shows the light source that
shines through at no more than '/a" around the logo and copy. The revised monument sign tenant
panel elevation and night view should be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the
Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
• Item lc within the master sign plan for Ashbury Commercial Subdivision requires written
approval from the managing entity. The applicant should be required to provide a copy of the
managing entity approval to be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a sign
permit.
STAFF RECOMMr:NDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF 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 to consider the application was held before the Design Review Board on June 27, 2019, at
which time the Board made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in opposition to the application was presented to the Design Review Board by no one.
C. Oral testimony in favor of the application was presented to the Design Review Board by no one (not
including the applicant/representative).
BOARD DELIBERATION: (Granicus time 1:21:26)
Upon completion of the applicant's and staff's presentations, the Board discussed during deliberation that:
• The Board affirms the design the building wall sign and monument sign tenant panel.
• The Board confirmed with the applicant that they are only proposing one building wall sign. The
Board added site specific condition no. 6 to require a separate design review submittal for any
additional signs.
BOARD DECISION:
The Board vote 6 to 0 (Schafer) to recommend approval of DR -40--19 for a design review application to
construct one building wall sign and monument sign tenant panel for Olsen Wheeler CPAs, PLLC, with
the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval
with text shown with underline to be added by the Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Comply with all applicable conditions of DR -32-18.
2. Provide a revised monument sign tenant panel elevation showing the tenant logo and copy pushed
through with 3/a" milk white acrylic, decorated with light beige opaque vinyl. Provide a night view that
shows the light source that shines through at no more than '/a" around the logo and copy. The revised
monument sign tenant panel elevation and night view shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one
member of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
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3. Provide a copy of the managing entity approval for the signs to be reviewed and approved by staff
prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
4. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs on this site.
5. Upon completion of the building wall sign and monument sign tenant panel, the applicant shall be
required to request a site inspection to be completed by the Planning and Zoning Department. Upon
verification that the building wall sign monument sign tenant panel have been completed in
compliance with the approved plans, a certificate of completion will be issued.
6. A separate design review application shall be submitted to the Design Review Board for all additional
signage proposed for this site.
NOTA;: In the event a Standard Condition of Approval conflicts with a Site Specific Condition of
Approval contained herein the Site Specific Condition of Approval shall control.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A building permitlzoning 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 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 City
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 the City Council 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 Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR -40-19) 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.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of the proposed design review in terms of
Eagle City Code 8-2A43(B)(2)(i), and has concluded:
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i. The building wall sign and monument sign tenant panel will be required to be harmonious with the
architectural design of the building, comply with the master sign plan, and will not cover nor detract
from desirable architectural features.
DATED this 11 th day of July 2019.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
CraigBra-she , Chairman
ATTEST:
Sharon K. Bergmann, Eagle City Clerk
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