Findings - DR - 2004 - DR-89-04 - Conceptual Master Plan For Hill Road Park/Final Design For Phase I.
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A
DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE CONCEPTUAL MASTER
PLAN FOR HILL ROAD PARK, INCLUDING THE
FINAL DESIGN FOR PHASE I FOR THE CITY OF EAGLE
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-89-04
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on August 12,2004. 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:
The City of Eagle, represented by James Murray with CSHQA Architects, is requesting design
review approval for the conceptual master plan for Hill Road Park, including the final design for
Phase I. The site is located on the north side of Hill Road approximately 260-feet east of Dicky
Drive.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on August 5, 2004.
C. NOTICE OF AGENCIES' REVIEW:
Requests for agencies' reviews were transmitted on August 9, 2004, in accordance with the
requirements of the Eagle City Code.
D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
E. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
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F. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP AND ZONING MAP DESIGNATIONS:
COMP PLAN ZONING LAND USE
DESIGNATION DESIGNATION
Existing Public/Semi-Public PS (Public/Semi-Public) Vacanti abandoned gravel
pit
Proposed No Change No Change City park
North of site Residential Three R-l and R-3 (Residential- One Residential
dwelling unit per acre and three
dwelling units per acre)
South of site Residential Four R-4 (Residential - Four dwelling Hill Road/residential
units per acre)
East of site Residential Three R-l and R-3 (Residential- One Residential
dwelling unit per acre and three
dwelling units per acre)
West of site Residential Three R-l (Residential- One dwelling Residential
unit per acre)
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT: Not in the DDA, TDA or CEDA.
H. EXISTING SITE CHARACTERISTICS: The site is currently vacant.
I. SITE DESIGN INFORMATION:
Total Acreage of Site: 688,069-square feet (15.8-acres)
J. GENERAL SITE DESIGN FEATURES:
Number and Uses of Proposed Buildings: Two (2) dugout structures are to be constructed at the little
league baseball field within Phase I. Two (2) picnic shelter buildings which include storage and
restrooms are proposed in later phases.
Height and Number of Stories of Proposed Buildings: lO-feet high, one story (dugout structures)
Gross Floor Area of Proposed Buildings: 132-square feet (each dugout structure)
On and Off-Site Circulation:
A 52,300-square foot (approximately) temporary gravel parking lot will provide parking for
vehicles using this site. One (1) 24-foot wide driveway is to be located approximately 555-feet
west of the east property line and one (1) 30-foot wide driveway is to be located approximately 70-
feet west of the east property line, both driveways are located on the south side of this site
providing access to Hill Road.
K. BUILDING DESIGN PEA TURES:
Dugout structures only
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Roof: Standing seam metal
Walls: Standard galvanized fence tubing and fabric
Windows/Doors: N/A
Fascia/Trim: Sheet metal to match color of roof
L. LANDSCAPING DESIGN:
Retention of Existing Trees and Preservation Methods: There are no existing trees.
Tree Replacement Calculations: N/ A
Proposed Tree Mix (Species & Number): To be reviewed by the Design Review Board
Street Trees: To be reviewed in later phases.
Maintenance Provisions and Proposed Irrigation Methods: Automatic irrigation required.
Transition Zones: N/ A
Parking Lot Landscaping: To be reviewed in later phase.
M. TRASH ENCLOSURES:
One 64-square foot temporary trash enclosure is to be located along the north side of the gravel
parking area approximately 170-feet north of Hill Road and approximately 1O0-feet west of the
east property line. The temporary enclosure is to be constructed of a 6-foot high dog-ear wood
fence with wood gates to match.
N. MECHANICAL UNITS: N/A
O. OUTDOOR LIGHTING:
No outdoor lighting is proposed with the construction of Phase I.
P. SIGNAGE:
No signs are proposed with this application. A separate design review application is required for
the approval of any signs.
Q. PUBLIC SERVICES A V AILABLE: N/A
R. PUBLIC USES PROPOSED: None
S. PUBLIC USES SHOWN ON FUTURE ACQUISITIONS MAP: No map currently exists
T. SPECIAL ON-SITE FEATURES:
Areas of Critical Environmental Concern - none
Evidence of Erosion - no
Fish Habitat - no
Floodplain-no
Mature Trees - no
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Riparian Vegetation - no
Steep Slopes - yes
Stream/Creek - no
Unique Animal Life - no
Unique Plant Life - no
Unstable Soils - unknown
Wildlife Habitat - no
U. SUMMARY OF REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PLAN (IF REQUIRED): Not
required
V. AGENCY RESPONSES:
The following agencies have responded and their correspondence is incorporated herein by
reference. Comments, which appear to be of special concern, are noted below:
Idaho Power Company
W. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date.
STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS, WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING
THIS PROPOSAL:
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The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designates this site as Public/Semi-Public.
B. ZONING CODE PROVISIONS, WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL:
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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-7(J)(2)(c)
To conceal outdoor storage areas, trash receptacles, exposed equipment associated with any
commercial or industrial activity, and off-street loading when adjacent to or in view from a
residential activity or public street right of way, a five foot (5') wide by six foot (6') high
landscaped buffer is required.
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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-7(K)(2)(a - d)
a. Provide a ten foot (10') wide landscaped strip between the right of way and the parking lot,
and plant with a minimum of one shade tree and ten (10) shrubs per thirty five (35) linear feet
of frontage, excluding driveway openings.
b. Provide an earth berm of thirty inches (30") minimum height (do not exceed 3: 1 slope)
within a ten foot (10') wide landscaped strip between the right of way and the parking lot, and
plant with a minimum of one shade tree and five (5) shrubs per thirty five (35) linear feet of
frontage, excluding driveway openings.
c. Provide a six foot (6') landscaped strip with a minimum thirty inch (30") grade drop from
the right of way to the parking lot, and plant with a minimum of one shade tree and five (5)
shrubs per thirty five (35) linear feet of frontage, excluding driveway openings.
d. Provide a three foot (3') high fence of wood, brick, stone, or decorative block or concrete
along with a four foot (4') wide landscaped strip between the right of way and the parking lot,
and plant a minimum of one shade tree and five (5) shrubs per thirty five (35) linear feet of
frontage, excluding driveway openings.
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Eagle City Code Section 8-4-3(A)
Paving: The required number of parking and loading spaces as set forth in this chapter,
together with driveways, aisles and other circulation areas, shall be improved with material
such as asphalt or concrete, to provide a durable and dust free surface. Gravel or dirt surfaces
shall not be permitted.
C. DISCUSSION:
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The City of Eagle is requesting design review approval of a conceptual master plan for Hill Road
Park, including the review of the amenities and landscaping proposed within Phase I. The City
anticipates that this park will be a two (2) to four (4) phase project, with the review and
completion of future phases to be completed as funds become available.
James Murray, the City's representative, and the Eagle Parks and Pathway Committee have
worked closely on the layout of the Hill Road Park. The location of the ball fields, picnic shelters,
play equipment, parking, etc. have been reviewed for location to best serve the needs of the public,
while balancing the concerns of the abutting residents. The Parks and Pathway Committee has
reviewed and approved the conceptual plan for the Hill Road Park.
The construction of Phase I consists of a temporary gravel parking area, three (3) ball fields with
associated amenities (i.e.: dugouts, backstops, bleachers, etc.), picnic tables, benches, basketball
courts, and pathways. There are areas in Phase I which do not comply with Eagle City Code, such
as the gravel parking lot, landscape buffer between the parking lot and Hill Road, and the trash
enclosure screening. However, the ultimate master plan park design complies in all respects with
Eagle City Code. It is the City's intent to start in the back of the site and work toward Hill Road in
an effort to complete the future tasks without disturbing already constructed work in previous
phases.
Staff defers comment regarding building design and colors to the Design Review Board.
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ST AFF 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 August 12,2004, 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 applicantlrepresentative).
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 4 to 0 (Bowen and Floegel absent) to approve DR-89-04 for a design review
application for the conceptual master plan for Hill Road Park, including the final design for Phase
I, for the City of Eagle, 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. All future phases of Hill Road Park shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board prior
to any construction commencing on this site.
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2. The applicant shall be required to comply with any applicable conditions placed on this application by
the City Engineer.
3. No signs are proposed with this application. A separate design review application is required for the
approval of any signs.
4. A zoning permit is required prior to commencing any construction activity on site.
5. The trash enclosure as proposed is not approved. Provide revised elevation plans showing the
materials used in the construction of the trash enclosure comply with Eagle City Code. The revised
elevation plans shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City issuing a zoning certificate for
this site.
6. Work with the City Engineer to ensure compliance with Eagle City Code Section 9-5-2, regarding
hillside construction.
7. Provide a revised site plan showing the location of any temporary restroom facilities proposed within
this development. Provide a method to screen the temporary restroom facilities. Detailed elevation
plans indicating the materials, colors, etc. to be used in the construction of the screen shall be
submitted. The revised site and elevation plans and screen details shall be reviewed and approved by
staff prior to the City issuing a zoning certificate for this site.
8. Provide a dust mitigation schedule to reduce the production of dust from the gravel parking lot. The
dust mitigation schedule shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City issuing a zoning
certificate for this site.
ST ANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Ada County Highway District and/or the Idaho
Transportation Department, including but not limited to approval of the drainage system, curbs,
gutters, streets and sidewalks. A letter of approval from the highway district having jurisdiction shall
be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy,
whichever occurs first.
2. Idaho Department of Health & Welfare approval of the sewer and water facilities is required prior
issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
3. All permits from Central District Health, Eagle Sewer District & Eagle Fire District shall be secured
prior to issuance of building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
4. Written approval of all well water for any shared or commercial well shall be obtained from the Idaho
Department of Water Resources shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any building permits
or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
5. Unless septic tanks are permitted, wet line sewers will be required and the applicant will be required to
furnish the City Engineer with a letter from the sewer entity serving the property, accepting the project
for service, prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs
first.
6. The applicant shall submit a letter from the appropriate drainage entity approving the drainage system
and/or accepting said drainage; or submit a letter from a registered professional engineer certifying that
all drainage shall be retained on-site prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first. A copy of the construction drawing(s) shall be submitted with the
letter.
7. The applicant shall submit plans and calculations prepared by a registered professional engineer to
handle the satisfactory disposal of all storm drainage on the applicant's site. Drainage system plans
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to issuance of any building
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permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
The plans shall show how swales, or drain piping, will be developed in the drainage easements. The
approved drainage system shall be constructed, or a performance bond shall be submitted to the City
Clerk, prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
The lot shall be so graded that all runoff runs either over the curb, or to the drainage easement and no
runoff shall cross any lot line onto another lot except within a drainage easement.
All design and calculations shall meet the requirements of Ada County Highway District. Construction
of the storm drain disposal system shall be complete before an occupancy permit is issued.
8. No ditch, pipe or other structure or canal, for irrigation water or irrigation waste water owned by an
organized irrigation district, canal company, ditch association, or other irrigation entity, shall be
obstructed, routed, covered or changed in any way unless such obstruction, rerouting, covering or
changing has first been approved in writing by the entity. A Registered Engineer shall certify that any
ditch rerouting, piping, covering or otherwise changing the existing irrigation or waste ditch (1) has
been made in such a manner that the flow of water will not be impeded or increased beyond carrying
capacity of the downstream ditch; (2) will not otherwise injure any person or persons using or
interested in such ditch or their property; and (3) satisfied the Idaho Standards for Public Works
Construction. A copy of such written approval and certification shall be filed with the construction
drawing and submitted to the City prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs rust.
9. Street light plans shall be submitted and approved as to the location, height and wattage to the City
Engineer (if applicable) prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy,
whichever occurs rust. All construction shall comply with the City's specifications and standards.
The applicant shall provide a recorded easement, acceptable to the City Engineer, for the purpose of
installing and maintaining street light fixtures, conduit and wiring lying outside any dedicated public
right-of-way, prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs
first.
The applicant shall pay applicable street light inspection fees prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
10. Parking lot light plan shall be submitted and approved as to the location, height and wattage by the
City Engineer. All construction shall comply with the City's specifications and standards.
Lighting is required in the parking area and shall be properly illuminated to avoid accidents. Any
lights used to illuminate the parking lot shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from the
adjoining property.
11. The parking area shall be paved and shall be maintained in good condition without holes and free of all
dust, trash, weeds and other debris.
12. One set of building plans, for any non single-family residential use, shall be submitted to the Eagle
Fire Department for approval. An approval letter from the Eagle Fire Department shall be submitted
to the City prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs
first. The letter shall include the following comments and minimum requirements, and any other items
of concern as may be determined by the Eagle Fire Department officials:
a. "The applicant has made arrangements to comply with all requirements of the Fire Department."
b. The fire hydrant locations shall be reviewed and be approved in writing by the Eagle Fire
Department prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat.
c. Minimum flow per hydrant shall be 1,000 gallons per minute for one and two family dwellings,
1,500 gallons per minute for dwellings having a fire area in excess of 3,600 square feet, and 1,500
gallons per minute for non-residential uses (i.e.; Commercial, Industrial, Schools, etc.). Flow rates
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shall inspected in accordance with all agencies having jurisdiction, and shall be verified in writing
by the Eagle Fire Department prior to issuance of any building permits or certificate of Occupancy,
whichever occurs first.
d. The proposed fIfe protection system shall be reviewed and approved by the Eagle Fire Department
prior to issuance of a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
13. Any recreation area, greenbelt area or pathway area along the Boise River, Dry Creek or any other area
designated by the City Councilor Eagle City Pathway/Greenbelt Committee for a path or walkway
shall be approved in writing by the Eagle City Pathway/Greenbelt Committee prior to issuance of a
building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
14. Conservation, recreation and river access easements (if applicable) shall be approved by the Eagle City
Pathway/Greenbelt Committee and shall be shown on the final plat prior to issuance of a building
permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
15. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of the Eagle City Code, pertaining to floodplain and
river protection regulations (if applicable) prior to issuance of a building permit or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
16. The applicant shall obtain written approval of the development relative to the effects of the Boise
River Flood Plain (if applicable) from the Corps. of Engineers prior to issuance of a building permit or
Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
17. The applicant shall obtain approval of the development relative to its effects on wetlands or other
natural waterways (if applicable) from the Corps. of Engineers and the Idaho Department of Water
Resources and/or any other agency having jurisdiction prior to issuance of a building permit or
Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
18. Basements in the flood plain are prohibited.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. Any modification of the approved design review plans, including, but not limited to building design,
location and details, landscaping, parking, and circulation, 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 final approval for
occupancy of this project.
23. 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.
24. Approval of any Design Review shall expire without notice to the applicant on the date of expiration
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of the Design Review if construction has not started prior to that date, as stipulated in Eagle City Code
(one year from the Design Review Board approval date).
25. All ground-mounted accent lighting fixtures and monument sign lighting fixtures shall be screened
from view with the use of landscaping (top of the fixture shall be no higher than the surrounding
landscaping). The light source itself shall otherwise be screened as provided for within Eagle City
Code.
26. The City's actions on the application does not grant the applicant any appropriation of water or
interference with existing water rights. The applicant indemnifies and holds the City harmless for any
and all water rights, claims in any way associated with this application.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on August 5, 2004.
2. Requests for agencies' reviews were transmitted on August 9, 2004, in accordance with the
requirements of the Eagle City Code.
3. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-89-04) 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.
4. Will, in fact, constitute a permitted use as established in Eagle City Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 3,
for the PS (Public/Semi-Public) zoning district.
DATED this 26th day of August 2004.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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