Findings - DR - 2007 - DR-03-07 - Idaho Velodrome In Eagle Sports Community Paark
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE IDAHO )
VELODROME WITHIN EAGLE SPORTS )
COMMUNITY PARK FOR THE CITY OF EAGLE)
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-03-07
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on March 8, 2007. The 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 Doug Russell with The Land Group, Inc., is requesting
design review approval to construct a velodrome bicycle track within the Eagle Sports
Community Park. The 33.65-acre side is located near the northeast comer of Horseshoe Bend
Road and Floating Feather Road at 3151 Goose Creek Road.
B. APPLICATION SUB MITT AL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on January 30, 2007.
C. NOTICE OF AGENCIES' REVIEW:
Requests for agencies' reviews were transmitted on February 5, 2007, 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 Public/Semi-public Eagle Sports Community Park
Proposed No Change No Change Idaho Velodrome (Phase I)
North of site Ada County Designation RR (Ada County Undeveloped foothills
Designation)
South of site Residential One Rl and R2 (Ada County Residential dwellings (Sage
Designation) Acres Ranchettes)
East of site Ada County Designation RR (Ada County Undeveloped foothills
Designation)
West ofsite Residential Four R-4 (Residential) Residential dwellings (Echo
Creek Subdivision)
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT: Not in the DDA, TDA, CEDA, or DSDA.
H. EXISTING SITE CHARACTERISTICS: The northeastern 5 Y2-acres (approximately) of the Eagle
Sports Community Park has been developed as a skateboard park with restrooms, concessions, and
associated parking.
I. SITE DESIGN INFORMATION:
Total Acreage of Site - 33.65-acres
J. GENERAL SITE DESIGN FEATURES:
Number and Uses of Proposed Buildings: No buildings are proposed to be constructed with this phase.
Height and Number of Stories of Proposed Buildings: N/A
Gross Floor Area of Proposed Buildings: N/A
On and Off-Site Circulation:
An 184,837-square foot (approximately) paved parking lot provides parking for vehicles using this
site. One 20-foot wide driveway is proposed to be located near the northwest comer of the site
approximately ISO-feet east of Horseshoe Bend Road providing access to Goose Creek Road. One
24-foot wide driveway is proposed to be located near the southwest comer of the site providing
access to Horseshoe Bend Road.
K. BUILDING DESIGN FEATURES: N/A
L. LANDSCAPING DESIGN:
Retention of Existing Trees and Preservation Methods: There are no existing trees.
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Tree Replacement Calculations: N/A
Proposed Tree Mix (Species & Number): To be reviewed by the Design Review Board
Street Trees: The applicant has proposed trees to be located along Goose Creek Road and
Horseshoe Bend Road. Although the trees are not spaced at 35-feet on center, the landscape plan
date stamped by the City on January 30, 2007, meets the quantity of trees required to be planted
adjacent to Goose Creek Road and Horseshoe Bend Road.
Maintenance Provisions and Proposed Irrigation Methods: Automatic irrigation required.
Transition Zones: N/A
Parking Lot Landscaping:
a. Perimeter Landscaping:
Continuous landscaping has been proposed around the entire parking lot.
b. Interior Landscaping: 10% interior landscaping is required. 17% is proposed.
M. TRASH ENCLOSURES:
One 100-square foot trash enclosure is proposed to be located southeast of the velodrome track
approximately 550-feet east of the driveway on Horseshoe Bend Road. The enclosure is proposed
to be constructed of Split Face CMU, with metal gates.
N. MECHANICAL UNITS: N/A
O. OUTDOOR LIGHTING:
A site and parking lot light plan showing location, height, and wattage is required to be reviewed
and approved by the Design Review Board prior to issuance of any building permits.
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:
A preliminary approval letter from Eagle Fire Department has been received by the City. A letter
of denial from Central District Health Department has been received by the City. A water service
approval has not been received to date. Approval of the water company having jurisdiction will be
required prior to issuance of a building permit.
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 - no
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 and attached to the staff report. Comments, which appear to be of special concern, are
noted below:
Ada County Highway District
Central District Health
Chevron Pipeline
Eagle Fire Department
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:
. 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:
. Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-7(K)(2)(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.
. Eagle City Code Section 8-4-4-6
One bicycle parking space within an approved rack shall be required for each thirty (30)
required automobile parking spaces or fraction thereof for office and commercial
developments. Multi-family residential developments shall provide one bicycle rack space per
each ten (10) units. Bicycle parking racks shall be in a well lit area, and shall be designed in
accordance with the parking facility criteria of the "Bicycle-Pedestrian Design Manual for Ada
County" as prepared for the Ada County highway district with the exception that bicycle racks
do not have to be covered unless required by the design review board, or planning and zoning
commission or city council.
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C. DISCUSSION:
. The applicant is requesting approval of the first phase of the velodrome bicycle track. The
improvements will consist of the track, with benning, trash enclosure, portable restrooms, and the
parking lot. No permanent structures are going to be constructed within this phase. A berm on the
west side of the track will accommodate spectator seating.
In future phases, concession stands, restrooms, permanent seating, and other tracks will be
constructed. All future phases of the Eagle Sports Community Park will be reviewed and
approved by the Design Review Board prior to any additional improvements being constructed on
this site.
. Staff defers comment regarding building design and colors 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 March 8, 2007, 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 5 to 0 (MacDonald and McCullough absent) to approve DR-03-07 for a design
review application for the Idaho Velodrome within Eagle Sports Community Park 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 Eagle Sports Community Park shall be reviewed and approved by the Design
Review Board prior to any construction commencing on this site.
2. Provide a revised landscape plan showing the installation of bike racks to be used by spectators.
Detailed cut sheets showing height, style, color, etc. shall be submitted. The revised landscape plan
and detailed cut sheets shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City issuing a zoning
certificate for this site.
3. All overhead power lines shall be located underground prior to the City issuing a certificate of
occupancy for this site.
4. All ground mounted transformers, cable, and phone boxes shall be screened by landscaping per Eagle
City Code.
5. No signs are proposed with this application. A separate design review application is required to be
submitted for approval of any signs for this site.
6. Provide a revised landscape plan (Sheet LI .3) changing the Legend Note under the Red Fescue and
Riparian Planting to read: "See Bio Filtration Retention Swale Enlargement - Tvp Planting". The
revised landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved bv staff and one member of the Design Review
Board prior to the Citv issuing a zoning certificate for this site.
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7. Provide a revised landscaoe olan indicating the Drvland Seed Mix is to be aoolied at 25 to 30 pounds
oer acre. The revised landscaoe olan shall be reviewed and aooroved bv staff and one member of the
Design Review Board prior to the City issuing a zoning certificate.
8. Provide a revised landscape plan (Sheet LJ.3) providing elevations on the contour lines. The revised
landscaoe plan shall be reviewed and aooroved bv staff and one member of the Design Review Board
prior to the City issuing a zoning certificate for this site.
STANDARD 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
permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs fust.
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 (I) has
been made in such a manner that the flow of water will not be impeded or increased beyond carrying
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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 first.
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 first. 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
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 fire 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 Park and Pathway Development Committee for a path or
walkway shall be approved in writing by the Eagle City Park and Pathway Development 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
Park and Pathway Development 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
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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.
IS. 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 City
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 the City Council 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
of the Design Review if construction has not started prior to that date, as stipulated in Eagle City Code
(one year from the City Council 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 January 30, 2007.
2. Requests for agencies' reviews were transmitted on February 5, 2007, in accordance with the
requirements of the Eagle City Code.
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3. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-03-07) 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 22nd day of March 2007.
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