Findings - PZ - 2004 - A-10-04 & RZ-16-04 - A/Rz From Rut To Bp For Optimist Park Subd No 2/9.8 Acre/8811 N Horseshoe Bend Rd.
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F.
BEFORE THE EAGLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION
FOR ANNEXATION AND REZONE FROM
RUT (RURAL URBAN TRANSITION) TO
BP-DA (BUSINESS PARK WITH A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT) FOR RED CLIFF DEVELOPMENT
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER A-IO-O4 & RZ-16-04
The above-entitled rezone application came before the Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission for their
recommendation on June 20, 2005, at which time public testimony was taken and the public hearing was
continued to June 14, 2004. The Commission, 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:
Red Cliff Development, represented by Bob Unger, is requesting an annexation and
rezone from RUT (Rural Urban Transition) to BP (Business Park) for Optimist Park
Subdivision No.2. The 9.8-acre site is located approximately 700-feet south of Hill Road
on the west side of Horseshoe Bend Road at 8811 North Horseshoe Bend Road.
B.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on December 22, 2004.
c.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Notice of Public Hearing on the application for the Eagle Planning and Zoning
Commission was published in accordance for requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho
Code and the Eagle City ordinances on January 31, 2005. Notice of this public hearing
was mailed to property owners within three-hundred feet (300-feet) of the subject property
in accordance with the requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and Eagle City
Code on January 26,2005. Requests for agencies' reviews were transmitted on December
28, 2004, in accordance with the requirements of the Eagle City Code.
D.
HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
COMPANION APPLICATIONS: PP-8-04 (Preliminary plat for Optimist Park No.2 Subdivision)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP AND ZONING MAP DESIGNATIONS:
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COMP PLAN ZONING LAND USE
DESIGNA TlON DESIGNA TlON
Existing Business Park RUT (Rural Urban Transition Single-family residence &
- Ada County Designation) Pasture
Proposed No Change BP (Business Park) Commercial Development
North of site Business Park RUT (Rural Urban Transition Proposed Optimist Business
- Ada County Designation) Park PUD
Approved for BP (Business
Park)
South of site Business Park BP (Business Park) Mini-storage facility
East of site Not within Eagle Area of RUT (Rural Urban Transition Single-family residence &
Impact - Ada County Designation) Pasture
West of site Residential Four (up to 4- R-4 (Residential) SH 55 & Great Sky
units per acre max.) Subdivision
G.
DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT: Not in the DDA, TDA, CEDA or DSDA.
H.
TOTAL ACREAGE OF SITE: 9.8-acres
I.
APPLICANT'S STATEMENT OF JUSTIFICATION FOR THE REZONE:
See the attached justification letter date stamped by the City of Eagle on December 22,
2004, provided by the applicant's representative.
J.
APPLICANT'S STATEMENT OF JUSTIFICATION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (if
applicable): Not applicable
K.
A V AILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF UTILITIES AND SERVICES:
A preliminary approval letter (with conditions) from the Eagle Fire Department has been received.
The Eagle Sewer District states that the subject property would need to be annexed into the District's
service boundaries, and construction drawings approved, to obtain central sewer service. A letter from
the water utility that provides service to the site will be required prior to the issuance of any building
permits on the site.
PUBLIC USES SHOWN ON FUTURE ACQUISITIONS MAP: No map currently exists.
L.
M.
NON-CONFORMING USES:
An existing single-family dwelling on the site is proposed by the applicant to remain on
the site. Upon the annexation and rezone of the site to the BP zoning district, the site and
dwelling would constitute a non-conforming use of the property since Eagle City Code
prohibits the use of a single-family dwelling in the BP zone.
N. AGENCY RESPONSES:
The following agencies have responded and their correspondence is attached. Comments, which
appear to be of special concern, are noted below:
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Ada County Highway District
Department of Environmental Quality
Eagle Fire Department
Eagle Sewer District
Idaho Transportation Department
O.
LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received as of this date.
STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
A.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS
REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL:
WHICH ARE
OF
SPECIAL
CONCERN
Business Park
Suitable primarily for the development of technical park/research and development facilities,
offices and office complexes, and limited manufacturing activities, including small-scale
production, distribution, and storage of goods. Support activities may also be permitted.
All development within this land use shall be designed to be within a landscaped setting
and be free of hazardous or objectionable elements such as noise, odor, dust, smoke, or
glare. Such development should be operated entirely within enclosed structures and
generate minimal industrial traffic. Development within this land use designation should
be required to proceed through the PUD process.
Chapter 5 - Economic Development
5.4
Objective
To preserve the economic integrity of the Central Business District (CBD) and to
encourage business and industry that have minimal environmental impact.
5.5
Implementation Strategies
f. New commercial development outside of the Central Business District should
complement the Central Business District and Eagle's rural identity.
h.
Promote additional employment opportunities and expand the economic base
by a) encouraging growth and expansion of existing businesses and industry
and b) attracting additional business and industry so residents will be
provided with adequate commercial services and facilities.
Chapter 12 - Community Design
12.3
Entry Corridors
Entryway corridors are arterial roadways that introduce both visitors and residents
to Eagle. City entryways include State Highways 44 (State Street and Alternate
Route) and 55 (Eagle Road). These entrances with their landscaping (or lack
thereof), commercial signage and building character provide the first, and
oftentimes the most lasting impressions of the entire community. The City of
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B.
c.
Eagle has the responsibility to guide development and redevelopment that occurs
along these entryway corridors.
Design review procedures should guide future development and redevelopment of
existing uses. Depending on land uses and buildings, more extensive landscaping
and fewer points of access may be required. The design review process will
afford the opportunity to address the special features of each property and facility
in a manner that will best address the overall intent of enhancing Eagle's
entryways. Eagle's entrance corridors may take on the look of berms built
adjacent to the Banbury and Lexington Hills Subdivisions.
ZONING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING
THIS PROPOSAL:
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ECC Section 8-2-3 states that a Single-family dwelling is prohibited in the BP (Business Park)
zoning district.
DISCUSSION:
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Staff believes that a BP (Business Park) zoning designation for this site is appropriate since the
parcel is designated Business Park as shown on the City of Eagle 2000 Comprehensive Plan
Land Use Plan. This site is compatible with the parcel to the south of this site since that parcel
is zoned BP (Business Park) and will be complimentary with the mini-storage facility
developed on that site. This site is proposed to be developed in a similar manner with the site
to the north, which has been approved for a Business Park development. This site is
compatible with the parcel to the east since that area is proposed to be developed with athletic
fields that are typically in use during hours when most commercial uses are closed. And, the
site is compatible with State Highway 55 to the west since commercial developments rely on
traffic corridors to attract clientele to the commercial establishments and, traffic on SH 55 will
not be directly affected since this development does not have access onto SH 55.
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The existing single-family dwelling (with business) located on the site (proposed Lot 7, Block
1) is proposed by the applicant to remain on the site. Eagle City Code Section 8-2-3 states that
a single-family dwelling is prohibited in the BP (Business Park) zoning district and, were the
property to be annexed and zoned BP, the dwelling and land in combination would constitute a
non-conforming use. Since the City cannot promote the continuation of a non-conforming use,
and to assure that the rezone of this site occurs in a timely fashion, the single-family dwelling
should be removed from the site within 180-days from the rezone approval date (at which time
the annexation and rezone ordinance will be approved and the site will be zoned as BP). If the
single-family dwelling is not removed within the 180-day timeframe, then the rezone approval
should be considered void.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
Based upon the information provided to staff to date, staff recommends approval of the requested
rezone upon annexation.
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PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COMMISSION:
A. A public hearing on the application was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 20,
2005, at which time testimony was taken and the public hearing was closed. The Commission made
their recommendation at that time.
B. No oral testimony in opposition to the application was presented.
C. No oral testimony in favor of the application was presented.
COMMISSION DECISION:
The Commission voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval of A-2-04 & RZ-2-04 for a rezone upon
annexation from RUT (Rural Urban Transition - Ada County designation) to BP -DA(Business
Park with a development agreement) for Red Cliff Development.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The application for this item December 22, 2004.
2. Notice of Public Hearing on the application for the Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission was
published in accordance for requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and the Eagle City
ordinances on May 16, 2005. Notice of this public hearing was mailed to property owners within
three-hundred feet (300-feet) of the subject property in accordance with the requirements of Title 67,
Chapter 65, Idaho Code and Eagle City Code on May 16,2005. Requests for agencies' reviews were
transmitted on May 16, 2005 in accordance with the requirements of the Eagle City Code.
3. The Commission reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed rezone upon
annexation (A-1O-04 & RZ-16-04) with regard to Eagle City Code Section 8-7-5 "Action by the
Commission and Council", and based upon the information provided concludes that the proposed
rezone is in accordance with the City of Eagle Comprehensive Plan and established goals and
objectives because:
a.
The requested zoning designation of BP-DA (Business Park with a development
agreement) is equal to the Business Park designation as shown on the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map;
b. The information provided from the agencies having jurisdiction over the public
facilities needed for this site indicate that adequate public facilities exist, or are
expected to be provided, to serve the business park uses on this property under the
proposed zone. ;
c. The proposed BP-DA (Business Park with a development agreement) is
compatible with the BP zoning designation (Business Park) and land uses to the
south;
d. The proposed BP-DA (Business Park with a development agreement)is
compatible with the RUT (Ada County designation) zone and land uses to the
east this sites are currently a pasture and residence within Boise City's AOI
e. The proposed BP-DA (Business Park with a development agreement)is
compatible with the BP (Business Park) zone and land uses to the north since
they propose similar uses.
f. The proposed BP-DA (Business Park with a development agreement) is
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compatible with the State Highway 55 to the west of the site.
g. The land proposed for rezone is not located within a "Hazard Area" or "Special
Area" as described within the Comprehensive Plan; and
h. All non-conforming uses created with this rezone are conditioned by the proposed
development agreement..
DATED this 5th day of July 2005.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
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ATTEST:
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Sharon. Bergmann, Eagle City Cl rk
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Recording Requested By and
When Recorded Return to:
City of Eagle
P.O. Box 1520
Eagle, Idaho 83616
For Recording Purposes Do
Not Write Above This Line
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This Development Agreement, made and entered into on the date as indicated herein, by
and between the City of Eagle, a municipal corporation in the State of Idaho ("Eagle"), by and
through its Mayor, and Red Clif Development, Inc. ("Applicant").
WHEREAS, the Applicant is the owner of record of certain real estate located at 8811 N.
Horseshoe Bend Road, Eagle, Idaho, ("Property"), as specifically defined in the attached legal
description (Exhibit A) which is the subject of an application for Rezone identified as Rezone
Application No. RZ-16-04; and
WHEREAS, the proposed development includes properties within an area currently
zoned RUT(Rural Urban Transition); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant desires a BP-DA(Business Park with a development
agreement) zoning classification to develop a seven (7) lot business park development use on the
above described property, which is herein referred to as the "Property"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council of Eagle have
determined that allowing a BP zoning designation for the Property must be limited with a
development agreement to prevent undue damage to, and to otherwise be in harmony with the
Comprehensive Plan, the existing uses on the site and the community; and
WHEREAS, the intent of this Development Agreement is to protect the rights of
Applicant's use and enjoyment of the Property while at the same time limiting any adverse impacts
of the development upon neighboring properties and the existing community and ensuring the
Property is developed in a manner consistent with Eagle's Comprehensive Plan and City Code; and
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WHEREAS, the Applicant has agreed to the use restrictions and other limitations set forth
herein upon the use and development of the Property and has consented to a BP-DA(Business
Park with a development agreement) zoning designation for the Property with the requirements set
forth in this Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has previously provided Eagle with an affidavit agreeing to
submit the Property to a Development Agreement pursuant to Eagle City Code Section 8-10-
I(C)(1); and
WHEREFORE, the Applicant and the City of Eagle desire to resolve the issues and
concerns that have arisen and for and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein,
it is agreed as follows:
ARTICLE I
LEGAL AUTHORITY
1.1 Eagle will adopt an ordinance amending the Eagle Zoning Ordinance to rezone the property
that is the subject of the application to a BP-DA(Busincss Park with a development
agreement) zoning designation, after recordation of, and subject to the provisions of this
Development Agreement. The ordinance will become effective after its passage, approval,
and publication and the execution and recordation of this Development Agreement.
ARTICLE II
CONDITIONS OF DEVELOPMENT
2.1 The owner shall submit a Design Review application for the site (as required by the Eagle
City Code), and shall comply with all conditions required by Eagle as a part of the Design
Review prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
2.2 The development shall comply with the Eagle City Code, as it exists in final form at the time
a design review application is made, along all with all of the conditions as provided within
this development agreement.
2.3 The existing single family residential use on Lot 1, Block 3 will be allowed to continue as a
non-conforming use for a period not to exceed five (5) years from the date of this document.
2.4 The applicant shall be the sole owner of LotI, Block 3 until the non-conforming use is
removed, for a period not to exceed five (5) years from the date of this document.
2.5 All street, landscape and on-site improvements for Phase 2, LotI Block 3, shall have sureties
posted with the city at all times during the five year allowance or until the final phase is
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developed and the non-conforming use is eliminated, which ever occurs first.
2.6 The non-conforming use shall be deemed abandoned if the residential use ceases for a period
of more than 30 days or the existing tenants, Kenneth and Lynn Patten, no longer use it as
their primary dwelling. Tenants are expressly prohibited from sub-leasing the property or
becoming hold-over tenant.
2.7 No building permits shall be issued if the applicant is found to be not in compliance with the
development agreement.
ARTICLE ill
AFFIDA VIT OF PROPERTY OWNERS
3.1 An affidavit of all owners of the Property agreeing to submit the Property to this
Development Agreement and to the provisions set forth in Idaho Code Section 67-6511 A and
Eagle City Code Section 8-10-1 shall be provided and is incorporated herein by reference.
ARTICLE IV
DEFAULT
4.1 In the event the Applicant fails to comply with the commitments set forth herein, within
thirty (30) days of written notice of such failure from Eagle, Eagle shall have the right,
without prejudice to any other rights or remedies, to cure such default or enjoin such
violation and otherwise enforce the requirements contained in this Development Agreement
or to terminate the Development Agreement following the process established in Eagle City
Code Section 8-10-1.
4.2 If required to proceed in a court of law or equity to enforce any provision of this
Development Agreement, Eagle shall be entitled to recover all direct out-of-pocket costs so
incurred to cure or enjoin such default and to enforce the commitments contained in this
Development Agreement, including attorneys' fees and court costs.
ARTICLE V
UNENFORCEABLE PROVISIONS
5.1 If any term, provision, commitment, or restriction of this Development Agreement or the
application thereof to any party or circumstances shall, to any extent, be held invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this instrument shall remain in full force and effect. The
portion of this instrument determined to be invalid or unenforceable will be re-negotiated in
good faith between the Applicant (or other appropriate party) and Eagle as an amendment to the
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Development Agreement processed in accordance with the notice and hearing provisions of
Idaho Code Section 67-6509, as required by Eagle City Code Section 8-10-1.
ARTICLE VI
ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER
6.1 After its execution, the Development Agreement shall be recorded in the office of the County
Recorder at the expense of the Applicant. Each commitment and restriction on the
development shall be a burden on the Property, shall be appurtenant to and for the benefit of
the Property, adjacent property, and other residential property near the Property and shall run
with the land. This Development Agreement shall be binding on the Applicant and owners,
and their respective heirs, administrators, executors, agents, legal representatives, successors,
and assigns; provided, however, that if all or any portion of the development is sold, the
sellers shall thereupon be released and discharged from any and all obligations in connection
with the property sold arising under this Agreement. The new owner of the Property or any
portion thereof (including, without limitation, any owner who acquires its interest by
foreclosure, trustee's sale or otherwise) shall be liable for all commitments and other
obligations arising under this Agreement with respect to the Property or portion thereof.
ARTICLE VII
GENERAL MA TIERS
7.1 Amendments. Any alteration or change to this Development Agreement shall be made only
after complying with the notice and hearing provisions of Idaho Code Section 67-6509, as
required by Eagle City Code Section 8-10-1.
7.2 Paragraph Headings. This Development Agreement shall be construed according to its fair
meaning and as if prepared by both parties hereto. Titles and captions are for convenience
only and shall not constitute a portion of this Development Agreement. As used in this
Development Agreement, masculine, feminine or neuter gender and the singular or plural
number shall each be deemed to include the others wherever and whenever the context so
dictates.
7.3 Choice of Law. This Development Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Idaho in effect at the time of the execution of this Development
Agreement. Any action brought in connection with this Development Agreement shall be
brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Ada County, Idaho.
7.4 Legal Representation. Both the Applicant and Eagle acknowledge that they each have been
represented by legal counsel in negotiating this Development Agreement and that neither
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party shall have been deemed to have been the draftor of this agreement.
7.5 Notices. Any notice which a party may desire to give to another party must be in writing and
may be given by personal delivery, by mailing the same by registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested postage prepaid, or by Federal Express or other reputable overnight delivery
service, to the party to whom the notice is directed at the address of such party set forth
below;
Eagle:
City of Eagle
310 E. State St.
Eagle, Idaho 83616
Owner:
Red Cliff Development
988 Longmont Ave., Suite 200
Boise, Idaho 83706
Leasee:
Kenneth & Lynn Patton
8811 N. Horseshoe Bend Road
Eagle, ill 83616
Or such other address and to such other persons as the parties may hereafter designate. Any
such notice shall be deemed given upon receipt if by personal delivery, forty-eight (48) hours
after deposit in the United States mail, if sent by mail pursuant to the foregoing, or twenty-
four (24) hours after timely deposit with a reputable overnight delivery service.
7.6 Effective Date. This Development Agreement shall be effective upon the signing and
execution of this agreement by both parties.
7.7 Termination. This agreement terminates upon completion of Conditions of Development or
after 7-years after the Effective Date, whichever occurs first.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Development Agreement.
DATED this - day of
,2005.
CITY OF EAGLE, a municipal corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Idaho
By:
Nancy C. Merrill, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Sharon K. Bergmann, City Clerk
STATE OF IDAHO )
: ss.
County of Ada)
On this - day of , 2005, before the undersigned notary public in and for
the said state, personally appeared NANCY C. MERRILL, known or identified to me to be the
Mayor of the City of Eagle and the person who executed the foregoing instrument on behalf of
said City and acknowledged to me that said City executed the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first
above written.
Notary Public for Idaho
Residing at:
My Commission Expires:
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By:
Cory Swain, President
STATE OF IDAHO )
: ss.
County of Ada)
On this - day of ,2005, before the undersigned notary public in and for
the said state, personally appeared , known or identified to me to be the
owners of the property referenced herein. and the persons who executed the foregoing
instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first
above written.
Notary Public for Idaho
Residing at:
My Commission Expires:
By:
Kenneth Patten, Lessee
STATE OF IDAHO)
: ss.
County of Ada)
On this - day of , 2005, before the undersigned notary public in and for
the said state, personally appeared , known or identified to me to be the
owners of the property referenced herein. and the persons who executed the foregoing
instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first
above written.
Notary Public for Idaho
Residing at:
My Commission Expires:
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By:
Lynn Patten, Lessee
ST ATE OF IDAHO)
: ss.
County of Ada)
On this - day of , 2005, before the undersigned notary public in and for
the said state, personally appeared , known or identified to me to be the
owners of the property referenced herein. and the persons who executed the foregoing
instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first
above written.
Notary Public for Idaho
Residing at:
My Commission Expires:
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