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Findings - CC - 2007 - A-03-07/RZ-03-07/CU-02-07/PPUD-03-07/PP-07-07 - A/Rz From Rut To R1-Da-P/Eagle Commons/55 Lot/49.5 Acre(Aka Bald Eagle Poin BEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL OR/G/fV,4L IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR ) AN ANNEXATION, REZONE WITH ) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, CONDITIONAL ) USE PERMIT, PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT ) PLAN, AND PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR EAGLE ) CO~ONS(AKABALDEAGLEPORITE) ) PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR ) EAGLE CO~ONS, LLC ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER A-03-07/RZ-03-07/CU-02-07 /PPUD-03-07 /PP-07-07 The above-entitled annexation, rezone with development agreement, conditional use permit, preliminary development plan, and preliminary plat applications came before the Eagle City Council for their consideration on September 11, 2007. The Council continued the items to October 2,2007, at which time public testimony was taken, the public hearing was closed. The City Council requested additional information and directed the applicant to reconfigure the preliminary plat. The Council continued the item to October 23,2007 and October 30,2007. The Council reviewed the requested information at the October 30,2007, meeting and made their decision at that time. The Council, 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: Eagle Commons LLC, represented by Van Elg with The Land Group, Inc., is requesting annexation and a rezone from RUT (Rural Urban Transition Ada County designation) to R-I-DA-P (Residential up to one unit per acre with a development agreement PUD), conditional use permit, preliminary development plan, and preliminary plat approval for Eagle Commons (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe), a 55-lot (45-residential, 9-common, I-right of way) residential planned unit development. The 49.5-acre site is located approximately 1,800-feet west of Linder Road on the south side of West State Street (State Highway 44) and north of the north channel ofthe Boise River. B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: A Neighborhood Meeting was held at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, September 19, 2006, on site in compliance with the application submittal requirement of Eagle City Code. The applications for this item were received by the City of Eagle on February 7, 2007. A revised preliminary plat was submitted to the City on October 17, 2007. C. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Notice of Public Hearing on the application for the Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission was published in accordance with the requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and the Eagle City Code on March 26, 2007. Notice of this public hearing was mailed to property owners within three-hundred feet (300-feet) ofthe subject property in accordance with the requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and City of Eagle Code on March 15,2007. Requests for agencies' reviews were transmitted on March 14, 2007, in accordance with the requirements of the Eagle City Code. The site was posted in accordance with the Eagle City Code on March 23, 2007. Page 1 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc Notice of application for the Eagle City Council was published in accordance with the requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and the Eagle City Code on August 13, 2007. 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 August 9,2007. The site was posted in accordance with the Eagle City code on September 14,2007. D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None E. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: All applications are inclusive herein. F. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP AND ZONING MAP DESIGNATIONS: COMPPLAN ZONING LAND USE DESIGNATION DESIGNATION Existing Residential One RUT (Ada County Agricultural designation) Proposed No Change R-I-DA-P (residential 0.9 Residential units per acre with a development agreement PUD) North of site High Density Residential RUT (Ada County Agricultural/Residential designation) South of site Residential Estates RUT (Ada County River/Residential/Commercial designation) East of site Mixed Use MU-DA (Mixed Use with River/Residential/Commercial a Development Agreement) West of site Residential Estates RUT (Ada County Residential Subdivision designation) (Moon Lake Ranch) G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT: Not located within the DDA, TDA, CEDA or DSDA. H. SITE DATA: Total Acreage of Site - 49.25 Total Number of Lots - 55 Residential- 45 Commercial - 0 Industrial - 0 Common - 10 Total Number of Units - 45 Single-family - 45 Duplex - 0 Multi-family - 0 Total Acreage of Any Out-Parcels - none Page 2 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc ADDITIONAL SITE DATA PROPOSED REQUIRED Dwelling Units Per Gross Acre 0.9 dwelling units per acre I-dwelling unit per acre (excluding floodway) maxImum Minimum Lot Size 18,881-square feet 37,000-square feet Except that a decrease of minimum lot size in a subdivision may be allowed ifthere is an offsetting increase of the same square-footage to open space and a planned unit development is applied for and approved)-per ECC Section 8-2-4 (G) Minimum Lot Width 84- feet 1 00- feet Minimum Street Frontage 45-feet 35-feet Total Acreage of Common Area 12.9-acres 4.3-acres (minimum) 4.3-acres minimum plus 8.6- acres for lots smaller than the minimum (37,000 square feet)-per ECC Section 8-2- 4(G) Percent of Site as Common Area 26.5% 26.5% (minimum) I. GENERAL SITE DESIGN FEATURES: Open Space, Green Belt Areas and Landscape Screening: Eagle City Code, Section 8-2A-7(J)(4)(c) requires that any development fronting a road designated as a principal arterial and/or any freeway or expressway shall have a minimum seventy five foot (75') wide buffer area. The development will be designed to include a berm adjacent to the right of way along State Highway 44 which is shown as Lot 2, Block 1, on the preliminary plat date stamped by the City on March 20, 2007. The development consists of approximately 12.9 acres of open space; this equates to 26.5% of the total project area being dedicated as open space. A large component of the open space will consist of the portion of the property adjacent to the Boise River. Storm Drainage and Flood Control: Specific drainage system plans are to be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. The plans are to show how swales, or drain piping, will be developed in the drainage easements. Also, the CC&R's are to contain clauses to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and City Attorney, requiring that lots be so graded that all runoff runs either over the curb, or to the drainage easement, and that no runoff shall cross any lot line onto another lot except within a drainage easement. Utility and Drainage Easements, and Underground Utilities: Eagle City Code section 9-3-6 requires unobstructed utility easements be provided along front lot lines, rear lot lines, and side lot lines where deemed necessary. Total easement width shall not be less than twelve-feet (12') wide. Page 3 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eag1e Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc Fire Hydrants and Water Mains: Hydrants are to be located and installed as required by the Eagle Fire District. Potable water will be provided via the Eagle City Municipal Water System. On-site Septic System (yes or no) - No Pressurized Irrigation: The City of Eagle currently requires the installation of pressurized irrigation systems for the irrigation of landscaping when new development is within an irrigation district and water rights are available. The narrative provided with the application indicates the property has existing water rights from Middleton Mill Ditch Company. The applicant further states that the available water rights can irrigate all buildable lots within the proposed subdivision, however, the common areas may have to run on a rotation basis during off-peak hours. Preservation of Existing Natural Features: Per Eagle City Code Section 9-3-8(B) existing natural features which add value to residential development and enhance the attractiveness of the community (such as trees, watercourses, historic spots and similar irreplaceable assets) shall be preserved in the design of the subdivision. Preservation of Existing Historical Assets: Staff is not aware of any existing historical assets on the site. If during excavation or development of the site, any historical artifacts are discovered, state law requires immediate notification to the state. On-site Septic System (yes or no): No J. STREET DESIGN: Public Streets: The property is fronted by State Street, however, access will be provided to the development from Moon Valley Road which is classified as an Urban Collector on the City's Transportation/Network map within the 2007 Comprehensive Plan. The interior road network of the project will be constructed to meet ACHD standard fifty feet (50') right of way with street section of thirty-six feet (36') in width, measured back-of-curb to back-of-curb. Blocks Less Than 500': None Cul-de-sac Design: The preliminary plat date stamped by the City on October 17,2007, contains three cul-de- sacs. Two of the three cul-de-sacs will be designed as "permanent" components to the overall design. The third cul-de-sac adjacent to the east property line will be "temporary" in that the cul-de-sac is intended to provide connectivity to the adjacent property to the east for future development. All cul-de-sacs proposed for the project area will be contained within I IS' diameter right-of-way. Two of the cul-de-sacs will include a 20' diameter landscape island. Because of the "temporary" status of the third cul-de-sac, a landscape island has not been shown as the proposed cul-de-sac will become a connection to development on the east side of this development. Page 4 of 29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc Sidewalks: According to the preliminary plat date stamped by the City on October 17,2007, five-foot (5') wide sidewalks with eight-foot (8') wide planting strips are proposed for both sides of the entrance to the project area as well as throughout the project's interior streets. Curbs and Gutters: Per Eagle City Code, the project will be designed with rolled curb and gutter along both sides of the interior roadway system. Six inch (6")-high standard vertical curb and gutter are proposed for the entrance to the project; standard three inch (3")-high rolled curb and gutter are proposed for interior streets; a combination of standard six inch (6")-high vertical curb and standard three inch rolled curb and gutter are proposed for the cul-de- sacs. Lighting: Lighting for the proposed public streets is required. Location and lighting specifications incorporating a "Dark Sky" style of lighting shall be provided to the City Zoning Administrator prior to the submittal of the final plat. Any modifications made to the lighting shall be completed before the final plat approval. The preliminary plat shows eleven (11) street lights within the project area. One (1) street light will be located at the entrance to the project area, two (2) street lights will be located in the landscaped cul-de- sac areas, and the remaining eight (8) street lights will be located throughout the project area. Street Names: Street names for the proposed Eagle Commons subdivision (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) subdivision have been reviewed and approved by the Ada County Street Name Committee. K. ON AND OFF-SITE PEDESTRIANIBICYCLE CIRCULATION: Pedestrian WalkwayslBike Paths: The preliminary plat date stamped by the City on October 17, 2007, showing a pathway system which connects West Eagle Rim Court (the temporary gravel turn around on the east side of the project) and South Eagle Cove Place which is located in the southwest corner of the project area. Another pathway connects to the 25-foot-wide pedestrian easement located in the greenbelt area along the Boise River providing pedestrian access to the interior of the project via a 10-foot-wide paved pathway located in Block 3 of the project area between Lots 16 & 17. L. PUBLIC USES PROPOSED: None M. PUBLIC USES SHOWN ON FUTURE ACQUISITIONS MAP: No map currently exists N. AVAILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF UTILTIES AND SERVICES: The Eagle Sewer District is in the process of annexing the development. If the annexation is successful, sewer service would be provided for by a twenty four (24")-inch PVC main line that is currently being constructed as part of the Eaglefield Estates Subdivision. In order to facilitate the connection, the applicant will be required to submit off-site central sewer plans for review and approval by Eagle Sewer District. The applicant will be required to provide municipal water service to the project in compliance with the requirements of Ordinance 530 and all applicable sections of Eagle City Code Section 6-5-1. Page 5 of 29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc o. SPECIAL ON-SITE FEATURES: Areas of Critical Environmental Concern - yes, Boise River Floodplain. Evidence of Erosion - no Fish Habitat - yes; Boise River. Floodplain - yes Mature Trees - yes; within riparian area located in the tloodway/tloodplain. Riparian Vegetation - yes; Boise River. Steep Slopes - no Stream/Creek: yes, Boise River Unique Animal Life - unknown Unique Plant Life - unknown Unstable Soils - unknown Wildlife Habitat - yes, in riparian area along the Boise River. P. SUMMARY OF REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PLAN: The applicant has submitted an environmental assessment plan, date stamped by the City, February 7, 2006. The plan evaluates present and future conditions as they relate to the Boise River, plant and animal life, soils, cultural, historical or scenic aspects, existing structures and other areas of critical concern. The environmental assessment plan did not identify major concerns as a result ofthis project. Q. AGENCY RESPONSES: The following agencies have responded and their correspondence is attached to the staff report. Comments, which appear to be of special concern, are noted below: City Engineer: All comments within City Engineers letter dated, June 15, 2007, are of special concern. ACHD Eagle Fire Department Eagle Sewer District Department of Environmental Quality Idaho Transportation Department R. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC (attached to the staffreport): Darrell D. Swigert stated in correspondence date stamped by the City on April 9, 2007, that he is concerned about the number of lots proposed for this project. He also states that it is his opinion that because there is not a turn lane on State Highway 44 onto Moon valley Road, the entrance to the proposed project is not safe Denman Wagstaff stated in correspondence date stamped by the City on April 3, 2007, that he is concerned about the number of lots proposed for this project and the traffic problems this development will cause at the intersection of State Highway 44 and Moon Valley Road. S. COMMENTS FROM THE CITY FORESTER: The City Forester has provided comments in a letter dated February 13,2007. (attached to the staff report). T. PROPOSED TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE: The applicant is proposing to develop the project in one phase with anticipated construction of infrastructure to begin in 2008. Page 6 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc U. EAGLE CITY CODE FINDINGS FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: I. That the proposed PUD is in the public interest, advances the general welfare of the community and neighborhood, and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community . 2. That the development be designed, constructed, operated and maintained to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and how such use will not change the essential character of the same area. 3. That the development will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighborhood uses. 4. That the development does not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment, and/or conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors. 5. That the development will be served adequately by essential public facilities such as highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer, and schools. 6. That the development will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services. 7. That the development is provided with parks, ponds, open areas, areas of special interest, floodplain preservation, and/or other special features which would not typically be provided in a non-PUD proposal. 8. That the vehicular approaches to the property are designed to not create an interference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares. 9. That the development will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. 10. That the proposed development will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives or with any specific objective of the Comprehensive Plan. 11. That the proposed development will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives or with any specific objective of Eagle City Code Title 8. 12. That the benefits, combination of various land uses, and interrelationship with the surrounding area for this proposed development justifies any proposed deviation from any standard district regulations. In cased of large - scale PUDs (incorporatingfifty (50) or more lots or dwelling units): 13. That public services shall be provided to the development including, but not limited to, fire protection, police protection, central water, central sewer, road construction, parks and open space, recreation, maintenance, schools and solid waste collection. 14. That an estimate of the public service costs to provide adequate service to the development has been provided by the developer. Page 7 of 29 K:\Planning Dept\Eag1e Applications\SUBS\2007\BaJd Eagle Pointe ccf.doc 15. That an estimate of the tax revenue that will be generated from the development has been provided by the developer. 16. That suggested public (or private) means of financing the services for the development if the cost for the public services would not be offset by the tax revenue received from the development has been provided by the developer. STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN TIlE STAFF REPORT: A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL: . The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map (western Area Plan adopted 09-14-04) designates this site as Residential One: Residential One Suitable primarily for single-family residential development within areas that are rural in character. Chapter 6 - Land Use 6.3 Land Use Designations Density shall be defined as the ratio of the total number of dwelling units within a project divided by the total project area. Should that number be a fraction, it shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, expect where the comprehensive plan details a fractional density and then the density shall not exceed the number described in the comprehensive plan. 6.3.18 Floodway Floodway areas are defined as specifically shown on the newest edition of the Federal Emergency Management Administration maps along the Boise River and Dry Creek (generally shown on the Land Use Map which is a part of this plan). These areas are to remain open space because of the nature of the flood way which can pose significant hazards during a flood event. Also, the flood way areas shall not be considered as a part of the minimum area of open space required (as required within the zoning ordinance) unless developed as noted within this paragraph. Floodway areas shall be excluded from being used for calculating permitted residential densities. Any portion of the floodway developed as substantially improved wildlife habitat areas open to the public, or useable public open space, such as pathways, ball fields, parks, or similar amenities as may be approved by the City Council, may be credited toward the minimum open space required for a development. 6.7 Implementation Strategies c. Provide for a broad spectrum of housing types including apartments, townhouses condominiums, single family attached, manufactured homes, affordable and subsidized housing and large acreage developments. r. Encourage a verity of housing through such mechanisms as PUDs in subdivisions including large lot subdivisions. Page 8 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc 6.8.5 River Plain Residential Area The River Plain Planning Area is designated as residential and open space. This area should provide trails, open space, and parks in conjunction with transitional residential densities. The overall density of the area ranges from 1 unit per 2 acres to the north of the Boise River to 2 units per acre south of the river with higher densities of2-3 units per acre north of the rim transitioning into clustered large lot residential use (1 acre lots) adjacent to the river. Chapter 8 - Transportation 8.2.4 Collectors Mobility Function: The primary function of a collector street is to intercept traffic from local streets and carry the traffic to the nearest arterial street. A secondary function is to service abutting property. The collector street may serve motorized and non-motorized transportation needs, and be designed with the minimum street section to accommodate the projected vehicle volume and in conformance with the Long Range Transportation Plan of AP A. Access Function: To provide limited and controlled access to commercial and industrial areas and to residential neighborhoods. 8.3. I Paths Function: To provide for recreation and alternative transportation; important to provide safe continuous thoroughfares with minimal cross flow of vehicular traffic. Location: Paths could be located on corridors separate from roadways such as utility easements, irrigation canals, or adjacent to rivers or creeks. Paths could also be located along roadway right-of-ways and would usually be separated from vehicle travel lanes and the paved section of the roadway by a median or sidewalk. 8.6 Implementation Strategies c. Encourage roadway design standards that are consistent with the Idaho Transportation Department (lID), Ada County Highway District (ACHO), Ada Planning Association (APA), and other agencies that may be responsible for roadway planning and design. e. Encourage new development to provide for pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle circulation in accordance with the City of Eagle TransportationlPathway Network Maps # 1 and #2, adopted local and regional pathway plans, as may be needed for intra-neighborhood connectivity and to ensure that bike and pedestrian traffic is not unnecessarily pushed out onto arterials and collectors. m. Establish and require minimum setbacks between developments and roadways and to encourage installation of berms and landscaping for all developments to enhance safety and to enrich the roadway and community appearance. p. Encourage sidewalks that are separated from the curb on all streets, except for areas where Eagle City Code requires sidewalks to abut the curb and where existing buildings, inordinate environmental impacts, or other impacts make setting the sidewalk back infeasible. Meandering sidewalks should be required Page 9 of 29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccfdoc where space permits. A planter strip of sufficient width for street trees between the sidewalk and roadway should be required to provide a canopy effect over the roadways. The type of street trees used should be those which have root systems that have proven to not cause sidewalk or curb damage when in close proximity to such improvements. Chapter 9 - Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces 9.5 Pathways and Greenbelts Pathways are nonmotorized multi-use paths that are separate features from bicycle and pedestrian lanes constructed as a part of a roadway. 9.5.1 Goal To create a pathway system that provides interconnectivity of schools, neighborhoods, public buildings, businesses, and parks and special sites. 9.5.2 Objectives a. To create a pathway system that reflects desire to have a pedestrian and bicycle friendly community. b. To provide a network of central and neighborhood paths where residents are able to safely access and utilize pathways for alternative forms of transportation. e. All development should provide developed pathways for connection to Eagle's public pathway system and/or adjoining development's public pathway system. 9.6 Open Space Open space is land which is not used for buildings or structures and offers opportunities for parks, recreation, water amenities, greenbelts, river trails and pathways, tourism, leisure activities, viewpoints, and wildlife habitat. 9.6.1 Goal To provide wherever possible open space and natural features such as natural river frontage, greenbelts, river trails and pathways, creeks, flood plains and flood ways, drainage ways and canals, development buffers, wooded areas, grasslands, foothills, and viewpoints for public use and enjoyment. 9.6.2 Objectives To establish open space to protect the finite resource base of Eagle's natural environment - air, ground water, surface water, soil, forested areas, plant and wildlife habitats, agricultural lands, and aquifer recharge, watersheds, and wetlands. To provide an open space setting for active and passive recreation for all age groups throughout the community. Chapter 10-Housing 10.2 Goal Encourage a variety of housing so that all residents can choose sound, affordable homes that meet individual needs. a. A wide diversity of housing types and choice between ownership and rental dwelling units will be encouraged for all income groups. Page 10 of 29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc Chapter 11 - Special Areas And Sites 11.4 Implementation and Strategies a. Protect and improve natural and man-made waterways. g. Preserve existing trees and establish appropriate landscaping as a part of new developments. Chapter 12 - Community Design 12.1 Background and Vision Community design is the organized fashion in which a community is developed in order that a general mood or theme is established and maintained. Development will occur in the downtown as well as along arterials. City growth and increased traffic levels on Highway 44 and Highway 55 will stimulate demand for new development along these entrances. These same corridors have great potential for more intensive mixed-use development. 12.4 Implementation Strategies 1. Encourage the development of pathways and open-space corridors throughout the City. B. ZONING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS wmCH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL: . ECC Section 8-1-2 OPEN SPACE: A common area platted as a separate lot, provided within a recorded easement, or dedicated to and accepted by the City. The area shall be substantially open to the sky, exclusive of streets, buildings and other covered structures, and shall be designated and intended as a useable and convenient amenity to any proposed development. Wetland areas, drainage ditches, irrigation ditches, and similar features shall not be considered as a part of the minimum area of open space required. · ECC Section 8-2-4 (G): A decrease of minimum lot size in a subdivision may be allowed if there is an offsetting increase of the same square-footage in open space and a planned unit development is applied for and approved. · ECC Section 8-2A-7 (J)(4) Landscape and Buffer Area Requirements: c. Any road designated as a principal arterial on the Ada County long range highway and street map and/or any freeway or expressway: A minimum of seventy five feet (75') wide buffer area (not including right of way) shall be provided with the following plants per one hundred (100) linear feet of right of way: six (6) shade trees, ten (10) evergreen trees, four (4) flowering ornamental trees, and twenty four (24) shrubs. Each required shade tree may be substituted with two (2) flowering/ornamental trees, provided that no more than fifty percent (50%) of the shade trees are substituted. A minimum ten foot (10') high, maximum twelve foot (12') high, berm, decorative block wall, cultured stone, decorative rock, or similarly designed concrete wall, or combination thereof shall be provided within the buffer area. Page 11 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc The maximum slope for any berm shall be three feet (3') horizontal distance to one foot (1') vertical distance. If a decorative block wall, cultured stone, decorative rock, or similarly designed concrete wall is to be provided, in combination with the berm, a four foot (4') wide flat area shall be provided for the placement of the decorative wall. Chainlink, cedar, and similar high maintenance and/or unsightly fencing shall not be permitted. . ECC Section 8-6-1: PURPOSE "PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS": It shall be the policy to guide a major development of land and construction by encouraging planned unit development (PUD) to achieve the following: A. A maximum choice of living environments by allowing a variety of housing and building types and permitting an increased density per acre and a reduction in lot dimensions, yards, building setbacks and area requirements; B. A more useful pattern of open space and recreation areas and, if permitted as part of the project, more convenience in the location of accessory commercial uses, industrial uses and services; C. A development pattern which preserves and utilizes natural topography and geologic features, scenic vistas, trees and other vegetation and prevents the disruption of natural drainage patterns; D. A more efficient use of land than is generally achieved through conventional development resulting in substantial savings through shorter utilities and streets; and E. A development pattern in harmony with land use density, transportation and community facilities objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. . ECC Section 8-6-5-2 B. Dedication Of Land For Public Use: A required amount of common open space land reserved under a PUD shall either be held in corporate ownership by owners of the project area for the use of each owner who buys property within the development or be dedicated to the public and retained as common open space for parks, recreation and related uses. Public utility and similar easements and right of way for watercourses and other similar channels are not acceptable for common open space dedication unless such land or right of way is usable as a trail or other similar purpose and approved by the council. C Maintenance: The responsibility for the maintenance of all open spaces shall be specified by the developer before approval of the final development plan. D. Clustering: Every property developed under the PUD approach should be designed to abut upon common open space or similar areas. A clustering of dwellings is encouraged. · ECC Section 8-7-3-3 CONDITIONAL USES "PUBLIC SITES AND OPEN SPACES" Public sites and open spaces shall conform to the following: B. Natural Features: Existing natural features which add value to residential development and enhance the attractiveness of the community (such as trees, water courses, historic spots and similar irreplaceable assets) shall be preserved in the design of the development. Page 12 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc · ECC Section 8-7-3-5: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: D. Conditions Of Permit: Upon the granting of a conditional use permit, conditions may be attached to said pennit including, but not limited to, those: 1. Minimizing adverse impact on other development; 2. Controlling the sequence and timing of development; 3. Controlling the duration of development; 4. Assuring that development is maintained properly; 5. Designating the exact location and nature of development; 6. Requiring the provision for on-site or off-site public facilities or services; and 7. Requiring more restrictive standards than those generally required in this Title. C. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL: . ECC Section 9-3-8 (B) Natural Features: Existing natural features which add value to residential development and enhance the attractiveness of the community (such as trees, watercourses, historic spots and similar irreplaceable assets) shall be preserved in the design of the subdivision. · ECC Section 9-4- I -6: Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway And Sidewalk Regulations: A. Intent: The placement of pathways is intended to encourage nonmotorized forms of travel, and to provide safe, convenient and aesthetic alternative travel routes to common destinations such as schools, parks, shopping centers, etc. The following factors will be considered in the placement of any pathway: the utility and need for a given pathway, impacts to existing neighborhoods, compliance with the transportation/pathway network maps within the comprehensive plan, pathway design as it relates to both crime prevention and function, and the responsibilities of ownership, maintenance, and liability. Location: 1. The city shall require the creation and maintenance of pathways, (except in cases where it is shown to be inappropriate), that provides access to adjacent: a. Schools; d. Neighborhoods; D. Pathway Design: While the city may exercise considerable discretion in determining the design of pathways, the following minimum standards should be followed: 1. The paved portion of the pathway may range from six feet (6') to ten feet (10') in width. Micropathways within subdivisions which are designed for primary use by the residences of the subdivision shall be a minimum six feet (6') wide and shall be located within a sixteen foot (I6') wide pedestrian access easement. Regional pathways such as the Boise River greenbelt and pathways located adjacent to major roadways shall be a minimum ten feet (I 0') wide and shall be located within a twenty foot (20') wide pedestrian access easement. Page 13 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc 2. A five foot (5') wide landscaped area/building and fence setback, as measured from both edges of the paved path, shall be required, and will be owned by either the abutting property owner(s) or a homeowners' association unless accepted by a public entity. The five foot (5') wide landscaped area on either side of the pathway may be decreased to a minimum of two feet (2') wide (as measured from the edge of asphalt to the easement line) when used in conjunction with a meandering pathway, however, the total width of the landscape area shall not be less than ten feet (10') (i.e., 2 feet on one side of the path and 8 feet on the other). For safety purposes, planting material in this area is limited to three feet (3') in height. The landscape, fence and building regulations for this area shall be indicated by a note on the plat. · Eagle City Code, Section 9-5-7: Subdivision Within a Floodplain: In addition to the provisions of this title, any subdivision within the designated floodplain of the city shall comply with all applicable provisions of the floodplain regulations of the city as now in effect or as may hereafter be amended. D. WATER SYSTEM ORDINANCE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL: · ECC Section 6-5-3 (B) Water System, Connection To Water System Required: Every parcel of land or premises within the boundaries of the city, improved by new construction for occupancy and occupied or used by any person or persons, or as a commercial business, shall be connected to the city water department public water system so long as the area is within the service area of the city water system. The owner or person in charge of such land shall make or cause to be made, such connection within sixty (60) days after receiving official notice from the city to so connect. All charges associated with the laying of pipe from the home or facilities to be served by the city's mains shall be the responsibility of the user and shall be properly designed and constructed in conformity with requirements specified by the city. If a parcel of land is not within three hundred feet (300') of a water main, connection may not be required unless the city elects to extend the water main to within three hundred feet (300') of the applicant's property. · ECC Section 6-5-6 (A) Main Extensions: Water main extensions to areas within the city limits not presently served with water shall be installed under procedures to be established by the city council. Developers who subdivide property for newly partitioned properties will assume all costs of main extensions with the approval of the city council, except in those cases where the city is interested in entering into a cooperative agreement as described in section 6-5-25 of this chapter. E. DISCUSSION: · The proposed project is not contiguous to property located within the boundaries of the City of Eagle as it currently exists. Originally, this project was dependant upon another project to be approved and therefore a pathway for annexation would have been established enabling this project to be annexed into the City. However, the anticipated pathway for annexation did not come to fruition. The applicant has stated that a pre- annexation agreement (or development agreement as the case may be) would be desirous in order to move this project forward. Should this project be approved and allowed to proceed, the City will not adopt an ordinance to annex the property until a pathway for annexation has been established. Page 14 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc · Once a pathway has been established and the property is contiguous to land within the boundaries of the City, the City will then adopt an ordinance for annexation bringing this property into the City of Eagle. Upon the adoption of the ordinance, the applicant can then submit a final development plan and final plat applications. · Should this project be approved and a pathway for annexation has not been established within one (1) year from the date of approval, these approvals shall be void. Except as allowed by the development agreement. · The Eagle Comprehensive Plan designates this site as Residential One (up to one (1) unit per acre maximum) and Floodway. Staff believes that a R-I-DA zoning designation for the subject property is appropriate since the lands to the east and west are designated Residential One on the Comprehensive Plan, and the proposed rezone will assure uniformity of zoning within this area of the City of Eagle. The 2000 Comprehensive Plan designates a major portion of this area as Floodway. The Soaring 2025 Comprehensive Plan also designates this area to be within the River Plain Planning Area. Densities within the River Plain Planning Area, as specified in the Soaring 2025 Comprehensive Plan are identified as "up to" 1 unit per acre north of the Boise River. · The concept plan for the proposed project calls for a total of fifty five (55)-lots; forty five (45) of which are to be developed for single-family-detached dwellings, all of which will be contained within 49.5 acres. Proposed density for the project equates to one (1) dwelling unit per acre, excluding the 4.56 acres of the project site that is located within the floodway. The 2000 Comprehensive Plan distinctly prohibits the use of floodway areas as a factor when calculating permitted densities within any given development. · The proposed Eagle Commons PUD (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) is located within the floodplain of the Boise River. In fact, 90% (44.93 acres) of the total area is contained within the floodplain, with the remaining acreage (4.56 acres) located in the floodway. Compensatory water storage is proposed through the use of four (4) surface ponds located throughout the project area. Two (2) of the four (4) ponds are proposed to be located within the floodway. The construction of homes within the floodway is prohibited. · Ninety percent (90%) of the project area lies within the 100-year floodplain of the Boise River as delineated on FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel Number(s): 16001 CO 134 H. City of Eagle Code prohibits development in the flood way . Any and all development in the 100-year floodplain is required to comply with Title 10 of the Eagle City Code. · The plan that has been submitted by the applicant shows the project is adjacent to and will take access from, Moon Valley Road. The applicants have provided comment from ITD and ACHD. · lID has provided comments prohibiting additional direct access to State Highway 44. Access should remain on Moon valley Road. ITD is also requesting a setback of 100-feet from the existing highway centerline to accommodate the future lanes needed as shown by the State Street Corridor study supported by the City of Eagle. · ACHD comments recommend that access taken from Moon Valley Road be improved. These improvements include moving the access to the Eagle Commons PUD (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) approximately two hundred feet to the west and extending Moon Valley Road south through proposed Lot #3 to the proposed public street (West Eagle Perch Drive) to create a new T-intersection with 100-feet of stacking on Moon Valley Road at the State Highway 44 approach. The improved intersection will include straightening of the intersection and installation of a stop sign. The ultimate location of the stop sign will be coordinated with ACHD Traffic Services staff. Page 15 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc · The plat also shows that a stub street terminating at the eastern most property line of the Eagle Commons (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) project area will be provided. The stub street shall remain as such until the property to the east is developed. The stub street will then be incorporated into the street layout and traffic circulation plan(s) of any new developments to the east which will allow traffic to flow between Eagle Commons (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) and any new development that occurs east of this project. · Pursuant to the Transportation/Pathway Network map within the Comprehensive Plan, the applicant will; need to provide a greenbelt easement adjacent to the Boise River along the 4.56 acres of the site that are contained within the floodway to facilitate the expansion of the trail and pathway network within the City of Eagle. The plan submitted by the applicant shows a pathway within the floodway and they have met with the City's Parks and Pathways Committee to discuss their plan. The location of the proposed pathway as shown on the plan is consistent with the recommendation and approval by the Parks and Pathways Development Committee. · The applicant states in the narrative that all necessary public utilities will be reasonably available for this site. The property is within the City's municipal water system area, identified as City of Eagle Water System Pressure Zone A (HGL 2680). However, potable water delivery system to this site is contingent upon either 1) future development of adjacent properties or 2) the establishment of a municipal well(s) on the property. The property has sufficient water rights to supply a pressurized irrigation system The developer shall enter into a "memorandum of Agreement" to provide sufficient water to Eagle Commons in compliance with and consistent with the intent of the City of Eagle Ordinance No. 530 prior to adoption of an annexation ordinance. .Police and fire protection services are reasonably available to this property and other approved projects in the surrounding area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT: Based upon the information provided to staff to date, recommends approval of the requested annexation, rezone with development agreement, conditional use permit, preliminary development plan, and preliminary plat for Eagle Commons PUD (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) with conditions to be placed within a development agreement and subdivision site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval, all as provided within the staff report. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COMMISSION: A. A public hearing on the application was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 16, 2007, at which time testimony was taken and the public hearing was closed. The Commission made their recommendation at that time. B. Oral testimony in favor of this proposal was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission by no one (other than the applicant/representative). C. Oral testimony in opposition to this proposal was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission by four (4) individuals who expressed the following concerns regarding the development: 1. Lack of transitioning of lot sizes; 2. Proposed density is inappropriate for the area; 3. Residents within subdivision will create additional traffic on adjacent roadways; 4. Proposed intersection of State Highway 44 and Moon Valley Road is inadequately designed; 5. Project is not compatible with adjacent neighborhood. Page 16 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc COMMISSION DECISION: The Commission voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval of A-03-07/RZ-03-07/CU-02-07/PPUD-03- 07/PP-07-07 for Eagle Commons (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) Planned Unit Development for Eagle Commons, LLC with the development agreement conditions and site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval provided within their findings of fact and conclusions of law document, dated August 6, 2007. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COUNCIL: A. A Public hearing on the application was held before the City Council on September 11,2007. The Council continued the items to October 2, 2007, at which time public testimony was taken and the public hearing was closed. The City Council requested additional information and continued the item to October 23,2007, and again to October 30,2007, at which time the Council reviewed the requested information and made their decision at that time. B. Oral testimony in favor of this proposal was presented to the City Council by no one (other than the applicant/representative). C. Oral testimony in opposition to this proposal was presented to the City Council by four (4) individuals who expressed the following concerns regarding the development: 1. Lack of transitioning of lot sizes; 2. Proposed density is inappropriate for the area; 3. Residents within subdivision will create additional traffic on adjacent roadways; 4. Proposed intersection of State Highway 44 and Moon Valley Road is inadequately designed; 5. Project is not compatible with adjacent neighborhood. COUNCIL DECISION REGARDING THE ANNEXATION AND REZONE: The Council voted 4 to 0 to approve A-03-07 & RZ-03-07 for an annexation and rezone with a development agreement from RUT (Rural Urban Transition - Ada County designation) to R-l- DA-P (Residential up to one unit per acre with a development agreement PUD) for Eagle Commons (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) Planned Unit Development for Eagle Commons, LLC, with the following conditions to be placed in a development agreement with text shown with underline to be added by the Council: CONDITIONS TO BE WITHIN A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT: 2.1 The Property shall become contiguous to property within the City prior to the City's adoption of an annexation ordinance. 2.1.1 City and Developer acknowledge that the Prooerty does not have a common boundary within the corporate limits of the City as of the Effective Date. Develooer shall. using good faith efforts. work to obtain an Annexation Path. Developer's consent to annexation is contingent on identification of an Annexation Path and adoption and publication of all Ordinances within a time period not to exceed thirty-six (36) months from the Effective Date. In the event that such Annexation path is not identified and all of the Ordinances are not published within such thirty-six (36) month time period. this Agreement shall terminate and shall be null and void unless such period of time is extended by Developer at Developer's sole and absolute discretion by providing City notice of such extension on or before the last day of such thirty-six (36th) month period. Such extension of time shall be for a minimum of twelve (12) months. Page 17 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc 2.1.2 Upon identification of the Annexation Path. City shall take all steps necessary to annex the Property into the corporate limits of City. subiect to terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and the PUD Ordinance. including publication of the Annexation Ordinance. which publication shall be contingent upon concurrent publication of all of the Ordinances. City shall not take any action or enter into any agreement with any state or local governmental entity and/or agency that would limit City's ability to annex the Property and City shall take any and all actions necessary to ensure that City's authority to annex the Property is not limited or prohibited in any manner. 2.2 The density for the property shall not exceed one (I) dwelling unit per acre. 2.3 The Concept Plan (Exhibit A) represents the Owner's current concept for completion of the Project. As the Concept Plan evolves, the City understands and agrees that certain changes in that concept may occur or be required. If the City determines that any such changes require additional public comment due to potential impacts on surrounding property or the community, a public hearing shall be held on any proposed changes in the Concept Plan and notice shall be provided as my be required by the City. 2.4 The applicant's property shall be annexed into the Eagle Sewer District's boundaries and shall comply with all applicable Eagle Sewer District's regulations and conditions prior to the submittal of a final plat application. A letter of approval shall be provided to the City from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Environmental Quality, and/or Central District Health, prior to approval of the fmal plat. 2.5 Applicant shall provide a report or analysis of any proposed changes to wetlands located on the property and any such change shall be contingent upon approval by the Army Corps of Engineers, Idaho Fish and Game Department (if applicable), the Idaho Department of Water Resources (if applicable), Ada County, and any other appropriate government agencies, and shall be in accordance with the Eagle Comprehensive Plan and City Code. Applicant agrees all development and improvement of the Property shall comply with rules and regulations pertaining to regulated wetlands. 2.6 As required by Title 6, Chapter 5, Eagle City Code, the Property shall become part of the City of Eagle's municipal water system. All water mains to be dedicated to the public shall only be constructed on rights of way, easements, or publicly owned property. Easements or permits secured for the main extension shall be obtained in the name of the City, along with all rights and title to the main at the time service is provided to the customer paying for the extension. Water mains shall be extended by the applicant as designated by the City Engineer where future water system extensions are expected to occur. The developer shall enter into a "Memorandum of Agreement" to provide sufficient water to Eagle Commons in compliance with and consistent with the intent of the City of Eagle Ordinance No. 530 prior to adoption ofan annexation ordinance. 2.7 The applicant shall submit a revised plan illustrating the location of trees contained within the project area. The plan shall provide detail on existing trees to be removed and those to be preserved on-site prior to submittal of the design review application. 2.8 All development of the Property shall be consistent with the Landscape, Site Design, and Architectural Design Guidelines attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit D, and be generally consistent with the Concept Plan attached hereto as Exhibit C; provided, however, it is the intent of this Agreement to allow flexibility at the time a detailed plan and platting are submitted to the City so long as the general intent of the Concept Plan and the requirements set forth in this Agreement are met. 2.9 Applicant will develop the Property subject to the conditions and limitations set forth in this Agreement. Further, Applicant will submit such applications regarding floodplain development Page 18 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc permit review, design review, preliminary and final plat reviews, and/or any conditional use permits, if applicable, and any other applicable applications as may be required by the Eagle City Code, which shall comply with the Eag]e City Code, as it exists at the time such applications are made except as otherwise provided within this Agreement. 2. 10 Development of the Property shall comprise two primary elements: residential and open space, as described below. 2. 10.] Residential Development · Up to 1.0 dwelling units per acre may be developed on the Property · Residentia] development on the Property shall not exceed a total of29.57 acres. 2.10.2 Community Open Space shall comprise no less than 20% of the Property and be developed for casual recreation. This area shall include the following: · ] 3.10 acres of community open space; · Pedestrian pathways connecting the development with the greenbelt adjacent to the Boise River; · Both Active and Passive Open Space as defined in Eagle City Code Section 8-6- 5-2 2.10.3 A public easement for a greenbelt pathway connecting east to west through the Property shall be dedicated to the City of Eagle. The specific location, easement, language, design, and construction plans of the pathway shall be approved by the Eagle City Council prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat for the project. 2.10.4 All open space areas are subject to Eagle's design review process and standards set forth in Eagle City Code Section 8-2A. 2.10.5 The conditions, covenants, and restrictions recorded against all portions of the property shall contain at least the following provisions: · An allocation of responsibility for maintenance of all community and privately owned landscaping and amenities; · Establishment of an architectural control board for all buildings prior to building permit; · An allocation of responsibility for the operations and maintenance of the pressurized irrigation system for the Property. 2.] 1 Prior to issuance of and building permits, Applicant shall provide proof of adequate sewer service to the proposed residences by causing a letter of approval to be provided to Eagle from the Eag]e Sewer District. 2.]2 The applicant shall provide a 75 foot wide landscape common lot along State Highway 44 to provide a buffer which shall include a minimum ten foot (10') high berm/wall combination with extensive landscaping, and a eight foot (8') wide regional asphalt pathway as generally depicted in Exhibit C. All buffers should be located outside a 150 foot setback from centerline for right-of-way dedication to the Idaho Transportation Department (the "ITD"). The landscaping, including street trees and pathways, shall be reviewed and approved as required by the Parks and Pathways Development Committee and Design Review Board prior to submittal of a final plat application. Page 19 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccfdoc 2.13 Applicant shall obtain a license agreement from the ITD or the ACHD to allow the right-of- way between the Property and the edge of pavement along State Highway 44 to be landscaped by the Applicant. The license agreement shall be provided prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat. 2.14 Pathways and pedestrian/bicycle public access connecting public roads to residential and open space areas shall be submitted to the City of Eagle Park and Pathway Development Committee for review and a recommendation prior to submittal of a design review application. 2.15 The applicant shall construct a center turn lane and acceleration/deceleration lanes on State Highway 44 in accordance with the requirements of the Idaho Transportation Department prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat. COUNCn. DECISION REGARDING THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: The Council voted 4 to 0 to approve CU-02-07/PPUD-03-07/PP-07-07 for Eagle Commons (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) Planned Unit Development for Eagle Commons, LLC with the following Planning and Zoning Commission recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval with text shown with strike through to be deleted by the Council: SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The Property shall beeome eORtiguous 00 property '.'"hhiR the City prior to the City's adoption of an anneJ.ation ominanee. 2. Upon the City's adoption of the annexation ordinance for the property, the applicant may submit a final plat application. 3. Should this projeet be approved aHd a pa:t-Rway for annell.ation has not been established within thirty six (3ti) mont-Rs from the date of approval, these approvals shall be void. Exeept as othenvise provided for in the developfflent agreefflent 4. Comply with all conditions within the development agreement for rezone application RZ- 03-07. 5. Comply with all requirements of the City Engineer. 6. The applicant shall submit payment to the City for all engineering fees incurred for reviewing this project, prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat. 7. The applicant shall provide to the City written documentation from the Boise River Flood Control District No. 10 approving the project prior to submittal of the final plat application. 8. The developer shall provide 3-inch minimum caliper shade-class trees (landscape plan to be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board) along both sides of all streets within the development. Trees shall be placed at the front of each lot on the side lot lines, or as approved by the Design Review Board and located within an eight-foot (8') planter strip between the curb and detached sidewalk. Prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat, the applicant shall either install the required trees, sod, and irrigation or provide the city with a letter of credit for 150% of the cost of installation of all landscape and irrigation improvements within common areas and landscape strips. Trees shall be installed prior to obtaining any occupancy permits for the homes. A temporary occupancy may be issued if weather does not permit landscaping. 9. All living trees located on the site shall be preserved, unless otherwise determined by the City Forester. A detailed landscape plan showing how the trees will be integrated into the open space areas or private lots (unless approved for removal by the City Forester and the Design Review Board) shall be provided for Design Review Board review and Page 20 of 29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc approval prior to the submittal of the final plat. The applicant shall have an on-site meeting with the City Forester to survey all existing trees. Subsequent to the on-site meeting, construction fencing shall be installed (pursuant to the City Forester's direction) to protect all trees that are to be preserved, prior to the commencement of any construction on the site. 10. The applicant shall submit a design review application showing at a minimum: 1) proposed development signage, 2) planting details within the proposed and required landscape berms, landscaped islands, and all common areas throughout the development, 3) elevation plans for all proposed common area structures and irrigation pump house (if proposed), 4) landscape screening details of the irrigation pump house (if proposed), 5) useable amenities such as picnic tables, covered shelters, benches, playground equipment, gazebos, and/or similar amenities, 6) design of ponds to be constructed in reference to mosquito abatement. The design review application shall be reviewed and approved by the Eagle Design Review Board and Eagle City Council prior to the submitting an application for final plat approval. 11. The applicant shall submit a design review application showing any proposed subdivision signage, and a landscape plan showing fencing (if proposed), amenity structures such as shade structures, pergolas, and gazebos (if proposed), benches, pathways, trees, landscaping, and planting details within common open space areas, for review and approval by the Design Review Board prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat. 12. The applicant shall submit a design review application with a landscape plan showing planting details and screening details for an irrigation pump house or any type of irrigation facilities for review and approval by the Design review Board prior to the submittal of a final plat. If proposed, a pump house shall be located to comply with all required setbacks for the R-I zoning district. 13. All common open areas and accessory structures (i.e. pump house, storage areas, maintenance building) shall be designed in compliance with Eagle City Code Section 8-2A. 14. The applicant shall provide a license agreement from ITD or ACHD approving the landscaping located within the public rights-of-way abutting and within this site, prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat. 15. The applicant shall provide injection well permits from Idaho Department of Water Resources approving the use of groundwater to fill compensatory storage ponds located within the site prior to the approval of the final plat. 16. Ponds on the property shall be constructed to City Engineer requirements. 17. Extend the landscaping within the buffer area along State Highway 44 to within 9-feet from the edge of the proposed right-of-way. The 9-feet between the landscaping and edge of proposed right-of-way (along the entire frontage of this site) shall be graveled (road mix) as approved by lTD. The graveled (road mix) area shall be maintained and kept free of weeds and debris in perpetuity. 18. The entire Eagle Commons Subdivision (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) development shall remain under the control of one Homeowner's Association, or approved subsets thereof. 19. The applicant shall place a note on the final plat that all common areas are to be owned and maintained by the Eagle Commons (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) Homeowner's Association. The applicant shall provide a copy of the CC&R's (which include a similar statement regarding the common areas) for review and approval by the City Attorney prior to the approval of the final plat. The CC&R's for the Eagle Commons (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) subdivision Homeowner's Association shall provide that the association shall have Page 21 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc the duty to maintain and operate all of the common landscape areas in the subdivision in a competent and attractive manner, including the watering, mowing, fertilizing and caring for trees and shrubs, in accordance with Eagle City Code, in perpetuity. 20. Provide documentation from the Middleton Mill Ditch Company approving plans involving the relocation or construction of irrigation facilities currently accessing the site and under the purview of the Middleton Mill Ditch Company prior to approval of the final plat. 21. Provide a 404-Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for any work involving fill or in identified jurisdictional wetlands (if any) prior to approval of the final plat. 22. All existing structures (houses, barns, sheds, etc.) shall be removed from the site prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat. Demolition permits shall be obtained prior to the removal of said structures. 23. The plat shows the building envelope locations for all buildings within the development for 1) Lots greater than 30,000 square feet, and 2) Lots less than 30,000 square feet. However, the minimum setbacks for lots contained within the Eagle Commons (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) Subdivision shall be as follows: Lots Greater Than 30.000 Square Feet: · Front Yard: 30 feet · Street Side: 30 feet · Side (interior): 15 feet · Rear yard: 30 feet · Maximum Lot Coverage: 40% Lots Less than 30.000 Square Feet: · Front Yard: 30 feet · Street Side: 20 feet · Side (interior): 10 feet · Rear Yard: 30 feet · Maximum Lot Coverage: 40% 24. In lieu of providing an on-site storage area for boats, campers and trailers, the developer shall provide a copy of the subdivision CC&R's showing the prohibition of the storage of recreational vehicles, utility trailers, etc. within the development for review by staff and the City Attorney prior to submittal of the final plat. 25. In lieu of providing a maintenance building on-site, the developer shall provide justification on how the maintenance of the common areas will be handled without the need of a maintenance building. The CC&R' s shall show that the common areas shall be maintained by a contracted property/landscaping company. 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. 2. Correct street names, as approved by the Ada County Street Name Committee, shall be placed on the plat prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. Page 22 of 29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc 3. Complete water and sewer system construction plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Required improvements shall include, but not be limited to, extending all utilities to the platted property. The developer may submit a letter in lieu of plans explaining why plans may not be necessary. 4. Department of Environmental Quality approval of the sewer and water facilities is required prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat (I.C. Title 50, Chapter 13 and I.C. 39-1 18). 5. Written approval of all well water for any shared or commercial well shall be obtained from the Idaho Department of Water Resources prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. 6. 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 the City Engineer signing the final plat (B.C.C. 9-20- 8.4). 7. All homes being constructed with individual septic systems shall have the septic systems placed on the street side of the home or shall have their sewer drainage system designed with a stub at the house front to allow for future connection to a public sewer system. 8. Per Idaho Code, Section 31-3805, concerning irrigation rights, transfer and disclosure, the water rights appurtenant to the lands in said subdivision which are within the irrigation entity will be transferred from said lands by the owner thereof; or the subdivider shall provide for underground tile or other like satisfactory underground conduit to permit the delivery of water to those landowners within the subdivision who are also within the irrigation entity. See Eagle City Code Section 9-4-1-9(C), which provides overriding and additional specific criteria for pressurized irrigation facilities. Plans showing the delivery system must be approved by a registered professional engineer and shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. 9. 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 the City Engineer signing the final plat. A copy of the construction drawing(s) shall be submitted with the letter. 10. Drainage system plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. 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 the City Engineer signing the final plat. The CC&R's shall contain clauses to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and City Attorney, prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat, requiring that lots be so graded that all runoff runs either over the curb, or to the drainage easement, and that no runoff shall cross any lot line onto another lot except within a drainage easement. 11. 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 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 Engineer prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. Page 23 0[29 K:\Planning Dept\EagIe Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc 12. Street light plans shall be submitted and approved as to the location, height and wattage to the City Engineer prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. All construction shall comply with the City's specifications and standards. The applicant shall delineate on the face of the final plat an 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 the City Engineer signing the final plat. The applicant shall pay applicable street light inspection fees on the proposed subdivision prior to signing of the final plat by the Eagle City Engineer. 13. The applicant shall provide utility easements as required by the public utility providing service, and as may be required by the Eagle City Code, prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. 14. An approval letter from the Eagle Fire Department shall be submitted to the City prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. 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 proposed 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 (i.e.; Commercial, Industrial, Schools, etc.). Flow rates shall be 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. d. The proposed fire protection system shall be reviewed and approved by the Eagle Fire Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 15. Covenants, homeowner's association by-laws or other similar deed restrictions, acceptable to the Eagle City Attorney which provide for the use, control and mutual maintenance of all common areas, storage facilities, recreational facilities, street lights or open spaces shall be reviewed and approved by the Eagle City Attorney prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. A restrictive covenant must be recorded and a note on the face of the final plat is required, providing for mutual maintenance and access easements. Appropriate papers describing decision-making procedures relating to the maintenance of structures, grounds and parking areas shall be reviewed and approved by the Eagle City Attorney prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. 16. Should the homeowner's association be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the storm drainage facilities, the covenants and restrictions, homeowner's association by-laws or other similar deed restrictions acceptable to the Eagle City Attorney shall be reviewed and approved by the Eagle City Attorney prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. 17. The applicant shall record the subdivision CC&R's in the office of the Ada County Recorder prior to the sale of the first lot. The applicant shall provide the City a copy of the recorded CC&R's prior to the issuance of any building permits. 18. The applicant shall submit an application for Design Review, and shall obtain approval for all required landscaping, common area and subdivision signage prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. Page 24 of 29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc 19. 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 approval ofthe final plat by the City Council. 20. 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 approval of the final plat by the City Council. 21. The applicant shall place a note on the face of the plat which states: "Minimum building setback lines shall be in accordance with the applicable zoning and subdivision regulations at the time of issuance of the building permit or as specifically approved and/or required". 22. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of the Eagle City Code, pertaining to floodplain and river protection regulations (if applicable) prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. 23. The development shall comply with the Boise River Plan (if applicable) in effect at the time of City Council consideration of the final plat. 24. 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 approval of the final plat by the City Engineer. 25. 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 the City Engineer signing the final plat. 26. Basements in homes in the flood plain are prohibited. 27. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Uniform Building Code, Eagle City Code, Eagle Comprehensive Plan, 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. 28. 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. 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 submits application to the City of Eagle for a change to the planned use of the subject property. 29. No public board, agency, commission, official or other authority shall proceed with the construction of or authorize the construction of any of the public improvements required by the Eagle City Code Title 9 "Land Subdivisions" until the final plat has received the approval of the City Council (ECC 9-6-5 (A) (2)). 30. After Council approval of the final plat, the applicant may construct any approved improvements before the City Engineer signs the final plat. The applicant shall provide a financial guarantee of performance in the amount of 150% of the total estimated cost for completing any required improvements (see resolution 98-3) prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. The financial guarantee shall be a Letter of Credit, Certificate of Deposit, cash deposit or certified check. 31. In accordance with Eagle City Code, failure to obtain a recorded final plat for the subdivision within one year following City Council approval shall cause this approval to be null and void, unless a time extension is granted by the City Council. Page 25 of29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc 32. Prior to submitting the final plat for recording, the following must provide endorsements or certifications: Owners or dedicators, Registered Land Surveyor, County Engineer, Central District Health Department, Ada County Treasurer, Ada County Highway District Commissioners, City Engineer, and City Clerk. 33. 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. 34. The applicant shall submit cut sheets showing street lighting details for review and approval by the Zoning Administrator prior to the submittal of the final plat. The plans shall show how the streetlights will facilitate the "Dark Sky" concept of lighting 35. The applicant shall take care to locate and protect from damage existing utilities, pipelines and similar structures. Documentation indicating that "Digline" has performed an inspection of the site shall be submitted prior to the issuance of any building permits for the site. 36. Place a note on the final plat which states in general that surrounding land with farm uses and related activities shall be protected pursuant to the Idaho Right to Farm Act. 37. The applicant shall install at the entrance to the subdivision a 4' x 4' plywood or other hard surface sign (mounted on two 4"x 4" posts with the bottom of the sign being a minimum of 3-feet above the ground) noticing the contractors to clean up daily, no loud music, and no dogs off leash. 38. In lieu of providing an on-site storage area for boats, campers and trailers, the developer shall provide a copy of the subdivision CC&R' s showing the prohibition of the storage of recreational vehicles, utility trailers, etc. within the development for review by staff and the City Attorney prior to submittal of the final plat. 39. In lieu of providing a maintenance building on-site, the developer shall provide justification on how the maintenance of the common areas will be handled without the need of a maintenance building. The CC&R's shall show that the common areas shall be maintained by a contracted property/landscaping company. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: I. A Neighborhood Meeting was held at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, September 19, 2006, at the site in compliance with the application submittal requirement of Eagle City Code. The applications for this item were received for this item by the City of Eagle on February 7, 2007. 2. Notice of Public Hearing on the application for the Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission was published in accordance with the requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and the Eagle City Code on March 26,2007. 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 March 15,2007. The site was posted in accordance with the Eagle City Code on March 23, 2007. Requests for agencies' reviews were transmitted on March 14,2007, in accordance with the requirements of the Eagle City Code. Notice of Public Hearing on the application for the Eagle City Council was published in accordance with the requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and the Eagle City Code on August 13, 2007. 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 August 9,2007. The site was posted in accordance with the Eagle City Code on August 23,2007. 3. The Council reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed annexation and rezone with a development agreement (A-03-07/RZ-03-07) 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 Page 26 of 29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc proposed applications are in accordance with the City of Eagle Comprehensive Plan and established goals and objectives because: a. The requested zoning designation of R-I-DA-P (Residential up to one unit per acre with a development agreement PUD) is consistent with the Residential One designation as shown on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map; and 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 all uses allowed on this property under the proposed zone; and c. The proposed R-I-DA-P (Residential up to one unit per acre with a development agreement PUD) zone is compatible with the RUT (Residential Urban Transition - Ada County designation) zone and land uses to the north since these areas are designated High Density Residential in the Comprehensive Plan and are either proposed to be developed in the same manner or could be developed in the same manner sometime in the future; and d. Then proposed R-I-DA-P (Residential up to one unit per acre with a development agreement PUD) is compatible with the RUT (Residential Urban Transition - Ada County designation) zone and land uses to the east and west since these areas are designated Mixed Use, Residential Estate and Residential One in the Comprehensive Plan and are either proposed to be developed in the same manner or could be developed in the same manner sometime in the future; and e. Will have vehicular approaches to the property designed to not create an interference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares since the project is required to be reviewed and approved by Ada County Highway District and is subject to the conditions herein; and f. That any health, safety and environmental problems that were brought to the Commission's attention have been adequately addressed by the applicant or will be conditions of the preliminary plat and subsequent final plat approval as set forth within the conditions of approval herein. 4. In accordance with Eagle City Code findings for a conditional use permit, preliminary planned unit development plan and preliminary plat, the Council has reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed planned unit development and based upon the information provided, makes the following conclusions for CU-02-07/PPUD-03-07/PP-07-07 for Eagle Commons (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) planned unit development as proposed with the conditions herein: a. The requested preliminary plat complies with the density of the approved zoning designation of R-I-DA-P (Residential up to one unit per acre with a development agreement PUD); and b. Will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives of Title 9 of the Eagle City Code since the development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and provides the required improvements for a subdivision, including a public roadway, and central sewer and water services; and c. That the proposed PUD is in the public interest, advances the general welfare of the community and neighborhood, and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community because; The intent of the Eagle Commons (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) PUD is to a choice in living environments by providing a variety of single housing types which is a goal of the City of Eagle PUD ordinance.; and d. That the development be designed, constructed, operated and maintained to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and how such use will not change the essential character of the same area because; Page 27 of29 K:\Planning Dept\EagJe Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc The Eagle Commons (AKA Bald Eagle Pointe) development provides similar lots sizes to future development to the north and east and provides transitional lot sizes from the development to the west; and e. That the development will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighborhood uses because; The development will have access to State Highway 44 from the improved intersection of Moon Valley Road and State Highway 44. The site will be serviced by central water and sewer; and f. That the development does not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment, and/or conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors because; No major impacts are expected as this development should only develop normal traffic patterns that would be related to a residential subdivision development. The proposed dwelling units on the site will be compatible with existing residential units in the area; and g. That based upon agency verification and additional written comments of the City Engineer, Idaho Transportation Department, Eagle Sewer District, Department of Environmental Quality, Eagle Fire Department and the Ada County Highway District, or as conditioned herein, there is adequate public financial capability to support the proposed development. h. That the development will be served adequately by essential public facilities such as highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer, and schools because; All central services are available to be extended to the site, as noted within the letters provided by the agencies having jurisdiction over the site. Development of sewer, water, drainage, streets and other urban services will be provided at the developer's expense; and 1. That the development will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services because; All public facilities and services are supplied by the developer and must be approved at the time of installation and before acceptance by the sewer, highway district or City for water. Because the developer provides the services in the initial stages of development the public service providers avoid potential liability and expenses; and J. That the development is provided with parks, ponds, open areas, areas of special interest, floodplain preservation, and/or other special features which would not typically be provided in a non-PUD proposal because; The development plan was designed with consideration given to floodplain preservation, open space areas and walking paths; and k. That the vehicular approaches to the property are designed to not create an interference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares because; Access to the development will be from Moon Valley Road by way of State Highway 44. The development will include stub streets to the adjacent parcels of this development which will provide intra-neighborhood connectivity upon further development of said property. The design and construction of the roadways and entrances is guided by the Ada County Highway District. 1. That the development will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance because; Page 28 of 29 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc Development is prohibited in the floodway adjacent to the north channel of the Boise River and therefore this area will be protected in perpetuity; and m. That the proposed development will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives or with any specific objective of the Comprehensive Plan because; The proposed development fits well with the Comprehensive Plan since the Plan calls for Single Family Residential (I unit per acre maximum). The Comprehensive Plan has designated land to the west as Residential Estate (I unit per two acres maximum), High Density Residential (6+ units per acre) to the north, and Residential Two (2 units per acre maximum) to the east and will provide a variety of housing types to accommodate residents with varying lifestyle needs; and n. That the proposed development will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives or with any specific objective of Eagle City Code Title 8 because; This application requests approval for a preliminary development plan and conditional use permit as outlined in Eagle City Code and satisfies those requirements as well as will be required to meet the conditions herein. In addition, the development will be required to submit an application for design review and comply with all Eagle City Codes and conditions of approval of the design review; and o. That the benefits, combination of various land uses, and interrelationship with the surrounding area for this proposed development justifies any proposed deviation from any standard district regulations because; Residential is the only use approved for this development and the reduction of setbacks for lots less that 30,000 square feet is justified due to the smaller lot size. p. That any health, safety and environmental problems that were brought to the Commission's attention have been adequately addressed by the applicant or will be conditions of final plat approval as set forth within the conditions of approval above. DA TED this I I th day of December 2007 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE ;; County, ~ n ~~~ Nancy C. Merrill, Mayor ATTEST: ~. _\<,f.?:,o~-o/k~ '-Sharon . Bergmann, Eagle City erk ,.,...... """... ........ l:.AGI. .... ..," 0 'f( ........ ~ .~# , ~ ... ... ~ ~.. 4>O\tA7'~... _ \ ~ ...... 4...." .? :. : u: o"'V ~: - · C,.I , -. - : : ,. 1. -;: 0 : .. G ~""'.... - \." e.. Co. l,.) ~.. :r: i , . /~ ;;, -\. - ~ .., ... COR PO" ~.. :Q" ,'IIi ...., J' ....... ~, ..... 'I", 7' A TE 0 .......... '",,,......',,.. Page 29 of 29gK:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\SUBS\2007\Bald Eagle Pointe ccf.doc