Resolution - 2009 - 19 - Repealing 2007 Comp Plan And Adopt The 2009 Eagle Comp Plan And Associated Amendments - 08/25/2009
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RESOLUTION NO. 09-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL, EAGLE, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO
REPEALING THE 2007 COMPREHENSNE PLAN AND ADOPTING THE 2009 EAGLE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS; AFFIRMING THAT
PRESCRIBED NOTICE AND HEARING REQUIREMENTSWERE MET IN ACCORDANCE
WITH TITLE 67, CHAPTER 65, IDAHO CODE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTNE DATE.
WHEREAS, On April 18, 1978, the Eagle City Council passed Resolution #4-78
adopting the 1978 Comprehensive Plan: and
WHEREAS, On May 26, 1981, the Eagle City Council passed Resolution #5-81
amending the 1978 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, On May 24, 1983, the Eagle City Council passed Resolution #3-83 again
amending the 1978 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, On April 30, 1985, the Eagle City Council passed Resolution #2-85
adopting the 1985 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, On August 12, 1986, the Eagle City Council passed Resolution #5-86
amending the 1985 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, On February 10, 1987, the Eagle City Council passed Resolution #1-87
a@;ain amending the 1985 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, On February 9, 1988, the Eagle City Council passed Resolution #2-88
amending the 1987 Comprehensive Plan and adopting the 1988 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, On February 28, 1989, the Eagle City Council passed Resolution #1-89
amending the 1988 Comprehensive Plan adopting the 1989 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, On March 27, 1990, the Eagle City Council passed Resolution #2-90
amending1he 1989 Comprehensive Plan adoptina the 1990 Comprehensive Plan; and
~~AS, On May 11, 1993, the Eagle City Council passed Resolution # 4-93
repealini an~d all previous Comprehensive Plans and Land Use Designation Maps and
adopting the 1993 Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Designation Map; and
WHEREAS, In 1995, the Eagle City Council amended the 1993 Comprehensive Plan and
adopted the 1995 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, On October 14, 1997, the Eagle City Council amended the 1995
Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Designation Map and adopted the 1997 Comprehensive Plan
and Land Use Designation Map; and
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WHEREAS, On November 9, 1999, Eaale City Council repealed the 1997
Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Designation Map adopted the 2000 Comprehensive Plan and
Land Use Desi!Dation Map; and
WHEREAS, On April 25, 2000, the Eagle City Council amended the 2000
Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Designation Map; and
WHEREAS, On April 9, 2002, the Eagle City Council amended the 2000
Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Designation Map; and
WHEREAS, On February 25, 2003 (part 1) and on August 12, 2003 (part 2), the Eagle
City Council amended the 2000 Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Designation Map; and
WHEREAS, On February 16, 2004, the Eagle City Council amended the 2004
Comprehensive Plan text; and
WHEREAS, On September 14, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved the Soaring 2025
Western Sub-Area Plan, an amendment to the 2000 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use
Designation Map; and
WHEREAS, On June 18, 2005, the Eagle City Council amended the 2000
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation Map;
WHEREAS, On January 9, 2007, the Eagle City Council repealed the Soaring 2025
Western Sub-Area Plan, and the amended 2000 Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Designation
Map and adopted the 2007 Eagle Comprehensive Plan and Land U se Des~ation Map;
WHEREAS, On November 27, 2007, the Eagle City Council amended the 2007
Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Designation Map to include the North Foothills and
Brookside Plannina Areas and associated changes to ensure consistency; and
WHEREAS, After providing legal notice, transmitting notice to other jurisdictions,
aiencies, and entities, holding public hearings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the
City Council, the Eagle City Council completed the following actions:
On August 28, 2007, The Eagle City Council amended the 2007 Land Use Designation Map to
expand the Professional Office Designation to specific properties alon~ Eagle Road and Hill
Road; and
On August 26,2008, The Eagle City Council amended the 2007 Ealle Comprehensive Plan and
Land Use Designation Map, with:!Rssociated updates to ensure consistency, to establish the
Ballantyne Planning Area; and
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On September 9, 2008, The Ea~;1e City Council amended the 2007 Land Use Designation Map to
expand the Central Business District Designation to specific properties along N. I-t Street and
Eagle Road; and
On December 16, 2008, The Eagle City Council amended the 2007 Eagle Comprehensive Plan
and Land Use Designation Map, with associated updates to ensure consistency, to expand the
commercial land use in the Rim View Planning Area;
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WHEREAS, The Eagle City Council hereby finds that the number of changes and
reformatting of the plan warrants the repeal of the 2007 plan and the adoption of the 2009
Comprehensive Plan;
WHEREAS, The Eagle City Council hereby finds that the 2009 Comprehensive Plan
complies with the provisions of Section 67-6508 of the Idaho Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 67 -6509(b) of the Idaho Code, provides that the Eagle City Council
may adopt, aI1lltnd or repeal a Comprehensive Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MA YOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EAGLE, IDAHO.
The Eagle City Council hereby re~als the 2007 Eagle Comprehensive Plan and Future
Land Use Designation Map and adopts the 2009 Eagle Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use
DesiBnation Map, duly considered and adopted by the Council at its July 28, 2009, meeting.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and
approval.
ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Eagle, Idaho, this the 25th day of August, 2009.
ATTEST:
SHAR . :K. BERGMANN
CITY CLERKffREASURER
(SEAL)
2009 Eagle Comprehensive Plan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1 - OVERVIEW...... ......... ......... ......... ...... ........... ............. ... ......... ... ... ........ ...5
CHAPTER 2 - PROPERTY RIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .9
CHAPTER 3 - POPULATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 11
CHAPTER 4 - SCHOOLS, PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . ..... .. .. .. .. . ..13
CHAPTER 5 - ECO NO MI C D EVELO PMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...29
C HAPTE R 6 - LAND USE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
CHAPTER 7 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND HAZARD AREAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .85
CHAPTER 8 - TRANSPORTATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . .93
CHAPTER 9 - PARKS, RECREA TI ON AND OPEN SP A €E S .................................................. 1 09
CHAPTER 1 0 - H 0 US IN G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
CHAPTER 11 - SPECIAL AREAS AND SITES... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... . .. .123
CHAPTER 12 - COMMUNITY DE SIGN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... .127
CHAPTER 13 - IMPLEMENTATION...... ... .......................................................... ...... ..........133
G LO S SA R Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ..... 13 7
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TABLES & ILLUSTRATION
TABLE 1.1 - DISTRIBUTION OF USES ............................................................................. 6
TABLE 3.1 - PROJECTED 2030 HOUSEHOLDS & POPULATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
T ABLE6.1- MIXTURE OF LAND USES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
TABLE 6.2- ZONING COMP A TffiILITY MATRIX... .................................... ......... ... ............. 38
TABLE 6.3- LAND USE DEISGNA TIONS.. . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . .. .. . .. . . . . .. . . . .... 41
ILLISTRA TION 6.1- VILLAGE CENTER CONCEPT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
ILLUSTRATION 6.2- FARMLAND CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49
ILLUSTRATION 6.3- FLOODPLAIN CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT............................................ 52
ILLUSTRA TION 6.4- REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER...... ..................... ... ......... ............. 59
TABLE 6.4- FOOTHILLS CONTRA TINTS ......................................................................... 63
ILLUSTRATION 6.5- REGIONAL OPEN SPACE CONCEPT... ..................... ............ ... ............ 64
TAB LE 6.5 - FOOTHILL S S VB AREA LAND USE S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ....................................... 66
TABLE 6.6 - FOOTHILLS TRANSECTS...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66
ILLUSTRATION 6.6 - TRANSECT CONCEPT ................................................................... 67
ILLUSTRATION 6.7- COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER ROADWAy....................... 74
ILUSTRATION 6.8 - STANDARD VERSUS CLUSTER DEVELOPMENTS.............................. .77
ILLUSTRATION 6.9- GRADE ADAPTIVE HOUSING................................. ... ...... ... ......... ... 78
ILLUSTRATION 6.10 - COUNTOUR GRADING......... ............ ........................................... 78
TABLE 7.1- IDAHO WILDLIFE ACTIVITE SURVEY .......................................................... 86
ILLUSTRATION 8.1-COLLECTOR&ARTERIAL CROSS SECTIONS ...................................108
TABLE 9.1 - NRP A RECOMMENDED OPEN SPACE ......................................................... 109
ILLUSTRATION 9.1- OPEN SPACE PRIORITY AREAS...................................................... 116
ILLUSTRATION 12.1 - SCENIC CORRIDOR DESIGN....................................................... 131
ILLUSTRATION 12.2 - GATEWAY MARKER................................................................. 132
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MAP 1.1
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MAP 2.1
MAP 4.1
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MAP 4.3
MAP 4.4
MAP 6.1
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HIGHWAY 16 CORRIDOR
AREA OF CITY IMPACT
WESTERN AREA VISIONING MAP
SCHOOL FACILITIES
WATER SERVICE AREAS
SEWER SERVICE PLANNING AREA
ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION CORRIDORS
FUTURE LAND USE MAP
NORTH EAGLE FOOTHILLS LAND USE MAP
PLANNING AREAS
FOOTHILLS OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS MAP
EAGLE WINE DISTRICT OVERLAY
CONCEPTUAL FOOTHILLS ARTERIAL ALIGNMENTS
VISUAL SENSITIVITY MAP
BROOKSIDE PLANNING AREA
TRANSPORA TION/P A THW A Y NETWORK MAPS 1
TRANSPORA TION/P A THW A Y NETWORK MAPS 2
TRANSPORA TIONIP A THW A Y NETWORK MAPS 3
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CHAPTER 1 - OVERVIEW
1.1 City of Eagle Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the Ea.gle Comprehensive Plan is to develop a set of~idelines that the City will use to
promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents who live in the City of Eagle and its
Area of City Impact (AOI). To achieve that purpose, the City of Eagle will strive:
A. To protect property rights and enhance property values.
B. To ensure that adequate public facilities and services are provided to the people at reasonable cost.
C. To ensure that the economy of the City of Eagle and its AOI is protected and enhanced.
D. To ensure that the important environmental features of the City and its AOI are protected and
enhanced.
E. To encourage urban and urban-type development within the incorporated city.
F. To avoid undue concentration of population and overcrowding of land.
G. To ensure that the development of land is commensurate with the physical characteristics of the
land.
H. To protect life and pro~rty in areas subject to natural hazards and disasters.
I. To protect fish, wildlife, and recreation resources.
J. To encourage local school districts to participate in the community planning and development
process so as to address public school needs and impacts on an ongoing basis.
1.2 Why Plan?
From the year 2000 to 2006, the population of the City of Eagle grew by over 50%, increasing the
City's population by more than 1,000 residents per year. This rate of growth resulted in the development
approvals for over 11,000 acres of land within the City and the area of city impact (AOI) in just 3 years.
Understanding the need for the City to look forward and plan for the next 20-years, City leaders began a
review of the 2007 Comprehensive Plan and future development areas. The City realized that planni1l@
for additional growth to the west, south and east was limited by the existing City of Star, Meridian City
limits and Boise City limits, respectively. The City began looking to the north into the area that was
once considered severely constrained by the Boise Foothills and groundwater limitations.
As a part of the review of the Comprehensive Plan by the City ofE8!;le in 2004, the City completed a
full scale review of the economic sustainability of the existing area of city impact and future growth
areas for the city. This study found that the City of Eagle, though
stable and solidified in its vision to develop a city with a uniquely
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rural character, did not look at the long term sustainability of the city as it approached build out. To
remedy this the City proposed a new mix of uses to help stabilize the City mix of uses, long-term tax
fundin@, and encourage a more sustainable City.
Table 1.1 Distribution of Uses
Land Use % of total
Commercial 4%
Mixed Use 7%
Mixed Use Village 5%
BusinessITech 3%
Industrial 1%
Residential 75%
Parks/open space 5%
From an extrapolation based upon the ten year annual average growth rate of 10.2% per year
(significantly higher than COMPASS' estimate of2.4% per year and the 4.5% uses during the Western
Area Plan), the City will hit the build-out population by 2014 and will run out of vacant land
approximately by 2018. A significant factor in determining the successful redevelopment of vacant land
within the City is the cost availability of vacant land in adjacent cities and the county. Unless these land
supplies are constrained, it is likely that high levels of redevelopment will not occur.
1.2.1 Idaho Code:
Understanding the constraints of the existing AOI, the City of Eagle .egan to look at the requirements
for establishinl an expanded area of city impact. Under Idaho Code 967- 6526(15), the following three
factors are paramount in establishing an area of city impact:
A. Trade Area: Trade area is the area that is needed to provide a city with an economic base that
supports the city. This economic base comprises not only the city limits and the AOI but also
includes the areas that surround a city and brin8 people into the city for services. Historically, the
City of Eagle has been directly associated with a large trade area including properties extending
north into Gem County and west into eastern Canyon County. Further, ACHD traffic counts and the
existing transportation network support the claim of this area being within the City of Eagle's
economic trade area.
B. Geographic Boundaries: The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has released plans to
improve State Highway 16 from a two (2) lane roadway to at least a nine (9) lane system (includin.g
right-of-way) in excess of one quarter (1/4) mile wide. This creates an enormous and significant
landmark or @eographic boundary separating the properties east of State Hi8hway 16 from those on
the western side. This new transportation corridor will be a sianificant east-west barrier between
E8ile and Star that will create an impediment for pedestrians, bicyclists, youth and the elderly or
anyone unable to use motorized transportation. In addition, it is unlikely that property owners east
of the new highway corridor will feel identified with a city center that is entirely cut off to the west.
(See Map 1.1) Historically in Ada County, state highways have been used as area of impact
boundaries. For example, State Highway 44 forms portions of
the respective common boundaries between Boise and Garden
City. State Highway 55 forms portions of the respective
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common boundaries between Meridian and Boise as well as Boise and Eagle. State Highway 20/26
forms a boundary between Meridian and EClile.
c. AnneIation-in the Future: At the time of this planning effort, the City of Eagle had received
numerous requests for annexation from properties reaching to the State Highway 16 corridor and
north into the Eaile Foothills. If these applications are approved, Easle's city limits would be
bordered to the West by State H~hway 16, to the South by State Highway 20/26 and to the North
into Boise and Gem County substantiating the City's ability to annex throughout this area.
1.3 The City of Eagle Vision Statement
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In 1999, City of Eagle citizens envisioned their future town as a well-planned community that
encourages diversified living and housing opportunities, fosters economic vitality that offers jobs for
residents, and provides places for people to recreate and enjoy Eagle's natural beauty.
We envision that in the future Eagle will be:
A. known as a highly livable town that successfully balances growth with many of the rural elements
of its heritage;
B. interconnected with user-friendly pathways and roadways;
C. economically strong with a distinct downtown economic center;
D. providing diversified employment and housing opportunities for all economic groups;
E. an environmentally aware community with distinctive open space, parks and outdoor recreation;
F. an economically strong city, that fosters local businesses and clean industry;
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G. a community committed to its support for children and families; and
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H. a unique tIIommunity that maintains its rural residential feel in the midst of the Treasure Valley.
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Similarly as in 1999, the 2004 Soaring 2025 plan, and the Foothills Plan: the City ofE8!;le outlined an
extensive public visioning process to guide the plan. The
visionini sessi~Sldiscussed potential growth areas and goals to
guide the long t evelopment of the City. From these
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visioning sessions, the following four broad goals were identified for the western AOI and the foothills:
A. Sustainability at build out: Ensure the ability for the city to continue to fund, improve and support
itself, including infrastructure and parks, without the use of building permit fees, impact fees and
zoning fees.
B. Identify "Activity Centers": Identify areas that, due to the nature of existing uses, future uses
and/or transportation corridors, will lend themselves to increased activity and non-residential use to
preserve larier areas as primarily residential neighborhoods and sensitive areas as open space.
c. Preserving Regional Transportation Corridors (State Highway 16 & 44): Preserve the function of
regionally significant roadways through the City while ensuring compatibility with land uses and
design standards of the City.
D. Increased Employment Opportunities: Identify areas that will provide significant employment
opportunities to the residents of the City of Eagle thereby allowin@ the City to be a desirable place
to live, work, and recreate.
These goals combined with the current growth rate and the factors set forth in Idaho Code~67-6526(b),
have led the City ofE~le to establish an expanded planning area west of Linder Road to the centerline
of State Highway 16, south of the Gem County Line, and north of the centerline of Chin den
Boulevard/State Highway 20-26, Ord. 475. (See Map 1.2)
1.4 Plan Organization
The Comprehensive Plan is divided into chapters that generally correspond to the requirements of the
Local Planning Act. It should be noted that the policies in the various chapters are interrelated and
together create the City's policy framework for land use and development.
1.'5 Relationlhip to the City of Eagle Zoning Ordinance
Idaho Code ~67-6511 states that "zoning districts shall be in accordance with the adopted plan." In
general this means that zoning must be "in keeping" with a comprehensive plan if one exists. Further,
the Eagle City Zoning code requires consistency between the comprehensive plan and affected zones at
the time of rezoning. Additional zonina classifications may be needed to ensure the accurate
implementation of this sub-area plan. ~::
1.6 Relationship to Ada County Planning
The goals and policies of this plan are intended to be applied within the Eagle City limits and the
negotiated Eagle Area of City Impact. The City acknowledges that the county may not have all the tools
and codes necessary to implement this plan and will, upon transmittal and review, recommend to the
county which county codes and appropriate conditions should be implemented to \test implement and
meet the intent of the Eagle Comprehensive Plan. It is the desire of the City of Eagle to have all urban
development that occurs in the Area of City Impact to be under the jurisdictional authority of the City
and connected to municipal services.
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CHAPTER 2 - PROPERTY RIGHTS
2.1 Background
Private property rights encompass not only the right to develop, invest, achieve and profit from property,
but also the right to hold and enjoy property. As the population increases and a greater number of
people live nearer to each other, the opportunities for land use conflicts become greater. Property rights
must balance the individual's desire to "do whatever I want with my land" with a resptct for the
property rights of neighborinfj; owners.
The 5th Amendment of the United States Constitution as well as Article 1~14 of the Idaho Constitution
ensure that private property, whether it be land or intangible property rights, shall not be taken by the
government absent just compensation. The Idaho State Le@islature has also enacted statutory provisions
requiring state and local government to ensure that planning and zoning land use policies do not result
in a taking of private property without just compensation. The statutory provisions include, among
other things, a takings checklist generated by the Idaho Attorney General. The takin@s checklist must be
used in reviewing the potential impact of regulatory or administrative actions on private property.
Land use policies, restrictions, conditions and fees of the City of Eagle should not violate private
property rights, adversely impact property values or create unnecessary technical limitations on the use
of property as prescribed under the declarations of purpose in Chapter 80, Title 67, Idaho Code and its
subsequent amendments.
2.2 Goal
All land use decisions made by the City of Eagle pursuant to this Comprehensive Plan shall protect
fundamental private pro}'llerty rights.
2.3 Objectives
A. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.
B. Property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions.
C. No person shall be deprived of private property without due process of law.
2.4 Implementation Strategies
A. Land use development rfigUlations should be designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of
the community, and to avoid any unnecessary conditions, delays and costs.
B. The protection and preservation of private property rights should be a strong consideration in the
development of land use policies and implementation standards and regulations and as required by
law.
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c. The Comprehensive Plan and implementin~ ordinances should strive for stable and consistent
policies reaarding development densities and requirements.
D. All changes in the comprehensive plan and land use entitlement should be reviewed in compliance
with this plan and the visioning plan for the western area. (Map 2.1)
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CHAPTER 3 - POPULATION
3.1 Background
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Past and current population patterns ofE3@;le, Ada County, and the State of Idaho help in understanding
the anticipated demands on the community's resources through 2025.
3.2 Existing and Future Conditions
Since the incorporation of Eagle on February 26, 1971, the population of Eagle has more than tripled.
From a small country agricultural village of 2,260 residents in 1980, the vigorous community had grown
to approximately 7,500 residents in 1999.
Households are described as "occupied dwelling units." The number of households has a direct
relationship to the number of persons in Eagle. While the population of Eagle increased by 27% from
1980 to 1990, the total number ofhouseholds,~ew by 43%.
For purposes of the comprehensive plan the City of Eagle's growth rate is forecasted at 4% opposed to
the 1.1 % used for the long range transportation plan (Communities in Motion).
TABLE 3.1
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Year 2007 2010 2015 2020 202~
Households 7,909 8,897 10,824 13,169 16,022
Population 22,144 24,901 30,296 36,860 44,846
The Treasure Valley economy is expected to demand a @;feater labor force, thereby increasing the
demand for housing throughout Ada and Canyon Counties, which will include the City of Eagle and its
Area of City Impact.
Historic and projected households and population for the City of Eagle and the Eagle Plannin~ Area can
be obtained from the Ada Planning Association, U.S. Census and Idaho Power Company.
3.3 Goal
To promote a high quality of life and livability in the community.
3.4 ()bjective
To plan for anticipated populations and households that the community can support with adequate
services and amenities.
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3.5 Implementation Strategy
Monitor population growth and employment data to detect significant trends that will affect the
Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives and policies.
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CHAPTER 4 - SCHOOLS, PUBLIC SERVICES AND
UTILITIES
4.1 Background
Public utilities, facilities, and services are necessary for the overall welfare of the public and are
~enerally available to Eagle residents. The City and special districts provide the basic services of water,
sewer, school, police, fire and library to residents. With Eagle's growing population comes the need for
increased public services and the necessity to improve existing service delivery systems.
Policies concerning the manner in which public utilities and services are expanded play an important
role in the location and intensity of future housing, commercial and industrial development. Since the
City of Eagle depends on outside providers, it must be involved in any plans that will affect the
community. Service providers currently include:
A. The City of Eagle which provides administrative services, library services, and a portion of the
water service.
B. The Eagle Sewer District which provides sewer service within a designated sewer service area.
Larger lot homes have wells and septic systems and must comply with Central District Health
Department requirements.
C. The Meridian and Boise School Districts which provide K-12 education.
D. United Water, Eagle Water Company, and the City which provide water to Eagle residents. Some
private water systems and wells are also used.
E. Ada County Sheriff's Office which provides police services on a contract basis.
F. The Eagle Fire District which provides fire and emergency services.
G. Private canal companies and drainage districts which provide irrigation water and drainage water
management.
4.2 Schoo"
4.2.1 School. - Eaisting Conditions
Eagle students attend schools in both the Meridian and Boise School Districts.
4.2.2 School Goal5
Support the safe maintenance and construction of the public school system emphasizing quality school
facilities that serve as a focal point for family and community
activities and that provide a healthy, pleasant environment where
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students can concentrate on advancing their education and teachers are given the tools to help the
students achieve that goal.
4.2.3 School Objectives
A. Support the effort of the school district to ensure adequate school sites are provided and the
intended capacity of the schools is not exceeded.
B. Support school district efforts to provide school sites and facilities that accommodate student
enrollment.
4.2.4 Schools Implementation Strategies:
A. Request that the school district prepare a future facilities map based on the City's Land Use
Plan and include it in the Comprehensive Plan. (See Map 4.1) To accomplish this objective, the
City should:
B. Work co-operatively to develop student generation factors to be considered when analyzing the
impact of new projects on the school district.
C. Prohibit the development of schools on sites that present a hazard, nuisance or other limitation
on normal functions of the school.
D. Locate elementary and middle schools in residential nei!hborhoods to facilitate walking and
reduce busing costs for the district. Elementary and Middle schools may be located on collector
roadways as defined by the Regional Functional Classification Map;. High Schools may be
located on arterials.
E. Work with the school district, ACHD and developers to establish access options for Eagle
Schools via pathways and/or streets.
F. Encourage the joint sitiIli of schools and parks whenever possible.
G. Encourage High Schools to reduce traffic impacts by providing limited/reduced student parking,
developing alternative transportation, and/or establishing closed campuses.
H. Encourage the school district to continue to make schools available for civic functions when
classes are not in session.
L Encourage regular communication and meetings between City and School District Officials.
J. Encourage school districts to develop and report current projections to assess the impact of new
development on school enrollment and facilities.
K. Explore legally suitable opportunities for developers to assist in donating or purchasing school
sites identified in the district(s) master facilities plan, according to student demand created by
future land use development.
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L. Encourage the City and school district(s) to coordinate school site selection to ensure the
availability of public services.
M. Encoura@;e land use development to reduce street hazards by developing access to elementary
and secondary schools on local streets and/or pathways.
N. Encourage the use of schools as an integral part of the community by making joint agreements
with the school district to allow community uses of school facilities.
o. Consider density incentives for the location/dedication of public school sites.
P. Consider allowing the non-building portion of school sites to be counted as required open space
when school sites are dedicated.
4.3 Police Protection
4.3.1 Police - Existing Conditions
Ada County Sheriff's Office currently provides contract police services to Eagle. While maintaining
law and order, the Ada County Sheriff is also active in sponsoring and participating in community
involvement prof!J"ams.
4.3.2 Police Goals
Demographic and economic conditions will have tremendous influence on the demand for police
services. The primary goal of the City should be to maintain and support law enforcement services to
accommodate the increasing demands imposed by a growing population, additional recreational
facilities, increased traffic volumes, expanded City limits, and new businesses.
4.3.3 Police Objectives
Work with the City of Eagle police to implement the three pillars of their strategic Plan:
To prevent and solve crime
Create safe places and roads
Intelligently manage emergencies
4.3.4 Implementation Strategies
A. Locate and construct satellite police office as a function of the development process to ensure
efficient and prompt response times.
B. Locate satellite police offices within neighborhood and community centers within the foothills.
C. Promote the co-location of civic and emerl@;ency service facilities within the foothills.
D. Strive to achieve and maintain a standard of one full time officer per 1,000 population.
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E. Work to encourage and implement a community outreach and education proaram within the
schools.
4.4 Fire Protection
4.4.1 Existing Conditions
The mission of the Eagle and Star Fire Protection Districts ("Districts") is to provide diversified
emergency services in a competent and caring fashion with dedication through progressive thinking,
training, technology, public education, and superior public service and to ensure a safe environment for
the Eagle community of today and tomorrow.
4.4.2 Fire Protection Goals
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Provide fire stations, equipment and trained fire and EMS personnel in geographic locations that
minimize emergency services response time.
4.4.3 Fire Protection Objectives
Provide needed resources to respond to and mitigate all hazard risks to the community.
4.4.4 Fire Protection Strategies
A. Work with the School District, land owners, developers and the City to fund site acquisition and
construction of fire stations.
B. Communicate with neighbori~ emergency service providers to coordinate locations of facilities
to enhance each others capabilities. ~..
C. Work with the City and developers on standards that increase buildings' ability to withstand
wildfires.
D. Work with other City, County, State and Federal agencies to mitigate all hazard risks.
E. Encourage and support ongoing employee training and education.
4.5 Library
4.-5.1 Library - Etisting and Future Conditions
The City ofEa~le currently funds and operates a municipal library district serving the incorporated City
Limits and, through an Open Access agreement, individual patrons living within the LYNX! Library
Consortium of southwest Idaho. The Library is governed by a Library Board of Trustees and is guided
by a five-year Strategic Plan. The Eagle Public Library has one of the highest per capita and per item
circulations of any library in the State. This is due, in large part, to the lack of branch development by
adjacent library systems. Over one-third of Eagle's library patronage is from outside of the City Limits.
The City of Boise reimburses Eagle for the excess service it provides to Boise residents through an
Open Access agreement negotiated biennially.
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4.~.2 Library Goal
Maintain a library system of a full-service main library and full-service branches that offer safe,
efficient, and attractive environments for individual, family, and community activities. "Full-service" is
defined as proviqing collections and access to circulation, reference, technical lab, and programming
services to all patron age groups during open hours.
4.~.3 Library Objective
A. Support the efforts of the Library to ensure that adequate facilities are provided to the citizenry
of Eagle. "Adequate Facilities" is defined as a minimum of 1.0 square feet of library space per
capita and 3.5 collection items per capita.
B. Develop a City library system in which no Eagle resident is more than a five-mile driving
distance from a full-service library facility.
4.!9.4 Library Implementation Strategies:
A. Ensure that new development funds necessary expansions of the municipal library.
B. Work to establish a system for developer funded expansions to the library system that would
maintain adopted facilities standards. This may include: land donation, construction, or service
fees.
C. Work with the development community to secure commercial space for "store-front" library
facilities in developing plannirw; units under 10,000 population.
D. Land acquisitions and siting standards should include:
1. A size sufficient to house a minimum stand-alone branch of 10,000 square feet;
2. A location within high-density commercial and service centers; and
3. Easy access to major transportation routes.
E. Branch sites for Planned Unit Developments projected to have build-out populations larger than
10,000 or more than 3,700 housing units should be ofa size to accommodate facilities that will
serve the build-out populations.
F. Seek opportunities to develop cooperative or joint use branch facilities in conjunction with other
public service providers or neighboring libraries.
G. Encourage adjacent library systems to develop branches in locations that would mitigate excessive
use of Eagle Public Library by outside residents. Negotiate individual reimbursement contracts
with neighboring library jurisdictions under the terms of the LYNX! Consortium's Open Access
agreement.
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4.6 DomeRic Water
4.6.1 Domestic Water - Existing and Future Conditions
Eaale Water Company (EWC), United Water Idaho (UWI) and the City of Eagle (City) are the major
domestic water providers in and around the City. A few residential subdivisions own and operate their
own water systems and individual domestic wells are also used in the City. UWI provides backup fire
and emer.gency storage to the eastern portion of the City's service area throqgh an agreement approved
by the Public Utilities Commission.
In 2005, the City adopted a Water System Master Plan that defines existing and future service areas.
The Master Plan identifies major infrastructure requirements in the service area includin@ storage tanks
and water transmission mains from Linder Road to Highway 16 and from Homer Road to H~way
20/26. The Master Plan called for the City to create a Public Works Department includinK hiring a
Public Works Director. Subsequently, the City has undertaken efforts to budget for and hire staff to
begin the process realizing that goal.
The City has also implemented other aspects of the Plan including applying for water rights and
obtaining approval for wells for its western growth area. Construction of a one million I@;allon reservoir,
a new city well and a SCADA control system will be completed in the fall of 2007.
4.6.2 Domestic Water Goal!
A. Provide safe, reliable and cost-efficient water service to the residents of the City by constructing
water supply, distribution system and storage facilities that will meet the water demands of current
and future water customers who will be residing in the Area of City Impact as outlined in the Eagle
Comprehensive Plan and any foothill plan adopted by the City.
B. RecDiI1ize the water needs within the Eagle Foothills will be different than those within the rest of
the City and that a City managed/owned System may not be interconnected with the existing city
system.
C. Develop groundwater supply, water transmission and water storase facilities to provide for
domestic, emergency and fire flows that meet federal, state and local standards and the service
demands of development.
D. Protect municipal wells through land use decisions and best management practices in keeping with
the 2002 Source Water Assessment and the Wellhead Protection Plan.
E. Protect domestic wells through sound land use planning and best management practices.
F. Develop a long term groundwater monitoring system to accumulate historical data on the status of
the groundwater supply.
G. Investiaate the options and opportunities for developing surface water supplies to a~ent
municipal groundwater supplies.
H. Develop water policies and plans for the foothill region that
recognize the unique nature and challenges of foothill
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development while preservins the ability to serve the valley from existing Sfoundwater sources.
I. Develop a plan to provide fire protection to homes and businesses that are in the City limits and the
Area of City Impact but are not served by a public water purveyor.
4.6.3 Domestic Water Objectives
A. Develop an interconnected water system owned and operated by the City of Eagle to create an
efficient and safe water supply and delivery system as identified in the Water Master Plan. (See
Map 4.2)
B. Protect groundwater quality by requiring when feasible the use of municipal wells constructed to
federal, State, and City standards.
C. Promote groundwater conservation through the use of surface water sources and treated wastewater
effluent for irrigation and throu.gh the development of water rates that encoura.ge conservation.
D. Ensure that municipal water facilities provide water pressure and flows that meet or exceed State
and local requirements.
E. Promote the utilization and reuse of surface water sources for non-potable uses such as irrigation
and water amenities to decrease reliance on groundwater and to preserve the resource.
F. Require new developments to pay for new and upgraded water facilities to minimize impacts of
~owth on existing users.
G. Limit groundwater use in shoulder seasons to essential public landscaped areas such as schools,
playgrounds, parks and pathways.
H. Investigate surface water supply options to meet potable needs for the expanded foothills area while
protecting the water sources supplying existing water users.
L Develop separate irrigation and water reuse requirements for the foothills areas including the use of
native and drought-tolerant vegetation and low water use landscapina options.
J. Develop policies and procedures to create local improvement districts to fund a centralized
distribution/fire protection system that will extend fire protection to developed areas that are served
by individual wells.
4.6.4 Implementation StrategieS!
A. Update the Water Master Plan to delineate the requirements for trunk lines, booster stations,
pressure reducing stations and storage tanks that include connections to the foothills for redundancy
of storage and supply.
B. Acquire additional lands sufficient for the construction of two 1.5 million gallon water storage tanks
for the western service area.
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C. Develop well construction standards and guidelines to assist developers with cost-effective means
of meeting water demands for individual systems.
D. Assist with funding options to provide developers with various means of meeting standards for
water supply systems.
E. Require a separate water system for use of non-potable water, where available, for irrigation and
water amenities and to minimize reliance on ifoundwater for these uses.
F. Promote low water use irrigation practices and droU!ht-tolerant landscape options in areas that rely
on groundwater for irri~ation.
G. Develop policies and procedures for assuring that flowing artesian groundwater wells are controlled
within the City boundaries.
H. Require groundwater monitoring wells and easements sufficient to monitor groundwater levels in
the service area.
I. Work with other water service providers to maintain a safe and sufficient water supply across
jurisdictional boundaries.
J. Establish and maintain a Water Department and trained staff to meet the demands of water system
operation in accordance with the State of Idaho Department of Environmental Quality requirements
and applicable federal rules and regulations.
K. Protect current residents from payinj for facilities that principally benefit new development.
L. Ensure that the administration of the water systems for all new development within the Western
Planning Area (west of Linder Road) and any foothill areas annexed by the City be managed by the
City of Eagle municipal water facilities, though this would not necessarily be a completely
integrated system.
M. Periodically review the costs and benefits of the City water system to insure that rates and fees are
sufficient to provide adequate capital to fund needed improvements including a reserve fund for
infrastructure replacement and evaluation of local groundwater trends.
N. Evaluate future water system needs and develop an operating bud8et for operation and maintenance
and a capital budget for water infrastructure improvements for the City-owned water facilities.
o. Require the construction of dry-line water facilities and fire hydrant stub-outs in developments
anticipated to be served by the municipal system as identified in the Water Master Plan and the
Comprehensive Plan.
P. Provide public education on water conservation.
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4.7 Sewer
4.7.1 Sewer Etisting and Future Conditions
The Eagle Sewer District (ESD); was established in 1963 as a public entity separate from the City of
Eagle. The ESD service area generally corresponds to the area within the Eagle City limits. Extensions
of the ESD service area are accomplished by actions of the ESD Board of Directors, and for the most
part match annexations to the City. However, the extensions do not have to match annexations to the
City either in location or in time.
ESD serves all of the residential and commercial users in the City that are receiving central sewer
service. In addition to users served by central sewer, many homes in the District's service area utilize
individual septic tanks and drain fields for on-site wastewater treatment and disposal. The District
currently treats the wastewater to secondary standards and discharges the treated effluent to the City of
Boise wastewater treatment facilities for ultimate treatment and disposal under a lo~-term agreement
between the District and the City of Boise. (See Map 4.3)
Due to total pollutant 10adiJl!; limitations for the Boise River, standards for treated wastewater effluent
discharges to the Boise River may become far more striIlient in the future than they are at present.
Treated wastewater disposal for waste generated by future development may at some time require
alternatives to stream dischange.
ESD will continue to plan for consequences of such potential intensification of stream discharges to
meet the needs for central sewer in areas within the City. ESD is committed to providing central sewer
service to areas within the City of Eagle.
It is the City of Eagle's policy to accommodate orderly and appropriate development at a pace that does
not unreasonably impede or burden the development process. Timely extension of sewer service is an
essential feature of orderly development. Hence, in the future the City of EaKle will take an active
interest in sewerage and wastewater issues.
4.7.2 Sewer Goals
A. Ensure that Eagle Sewer District extends its wastewater collection system and expands and
upgrades its wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to keep pace with new developments in the
Area of City Impact & the Eagle Foothills.
B. Ensure that the ESD expands its sewerage and disposal facilities at a rate that will stay ahead of and
thus not impede orderly development as envisioned in other sections of this Comprehensive Plan.
4.7.3 Sewer Objective
Provide assurance of Eagle's capability to sustain orderly and appropriate growth by maintaining
awareness of Eagle Sewer District's plans for expansion and schedules for extension, and reviewing
how these plans fit with the known plans of the development community in Eagle.
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4.7.4 Sewer Implementation Strategies
The City of Eagle should:
A. Consult at re.gular intervals with Eagle Sewer District reaarding its expansion and extension plans.
B. Compare ESD expansion plans with the City's information regarding planned development within
the Area of City Impact & the Eaale Foothills.
C. Develop a list of City-approved sewerage extension and disposal expansion alternatives that
developers can use to accommodate orderly and appropriate development in areas where ESD is
unwilling or unable to provide central sewer service.
D. Establish requirements for developments that propose on-site systems to provide the City with the
name(s) and emergency phone numbers of the certified operating personnel who will be in charge of
the on-site collection and treatment facilities.
E. Require developments that propose on-site systems to develop long-range depreciation schedules
and capital replacement funding mechanisms that will insure the on-site collection and treatment
facilities will be properly operated and maintained and provide the City with copies of the
information.
F. Continue to work with the ESD to coordinate urban development based upon the Land Use
component of the Comprehensive Plan and the Eagle Sewer District's master plan.
G. Work with the Eagle Sewer District to establish a long-range plan for the distribution of treated
effluent for irrigation.
H. Work with the City Council to establish policies requiring the use of treated effluent for use in
common areas within developments.
I. Work with the development community and the Eagle Sewer District to determine if there is a need
and desire to treat effluent to a class "A" standard for direct application to individual home lots.
J. Work with the Eagle Sewer District and Developers to promote the consolidation of treatment
facilities and sewer collection systems. The system design should be based on larger drainage areas
rather than individual developments.
4.8 Storm Drainage and Floed Control
4.8.1 Storm Drainage and Flood Control Eximng Conditions
Storm Drainage: The increase in construction in the Area of City Impact will result in an increase in
impermeable surfaces such as rooftops, asphalt streets and concrete drives. An increase in impermeable
surface area increases the volume and alters the location of storm water which must be controlled and
managed to protect public health and safety. In addition, many receiving streams have abundant fish
and other aquatic life which must be protected from pollutants
that the storm water may carry into the receivin.g stream. The
City of Eagle has made si&I1ificant progress in setting standards
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for storm water discharge by developing standards for surface and subsurface discharge. The Standards
are designed to protect receiving streams by requiring new developments to utilize onsite subsurface
treatment facilities for storm water runoff.
Flood Control: River-front property provides a unique settin~ for homeowners and is an amenity that is
highly sought after by Eagle residents. The construction of homes along the fragile and potentially
dangerous river front presents challenges for the City. Continued development and infill of the
floodplain decreases the river's response time and increases the duration and intensity of flood events to
downstream residents. The City of Eagle has taken the lead in establishing a "no net loss" policy and
set-back standards for protection of residents so that continued development in river front areas will not
jeopardize the health and safety of property owners.
4.8.2 Storm Drainage and Flocrd Control Goals
A. Define efficient, cost effective and environmentally sound storm water, storm drain, and flood
control measures to protect existina and future land uses, preserve public safety, protect surface and
groundwater quality, and insure compliance with federal and state requirements.
B. Support and promote water quality standards for surface water and groundwater protection.
4.8.3 Storm Drainage and Flood Control Objectives
A. Establish desi.gn standards for onsite storm water treatment and disposal facilities that will be
effective over the life of the facility.
B. Ensure that adequate flood control facilities are provided and maintained to protect citizens from a
100-year storm event as defined by the National Flood Insurance Program.
C. Protect major investments in infrastructure by requiring that vulnerable assets such as roads and
sewer facilities are constructed above the designated base flood elevation.
D. Ensure that the cost of improvements to storm drain and flood control facilities are borne by those
who benefit from the improvements.
E. Ensure that storm drainage facilities are designed to discourage mosquito breeding.
F. Work with landowners, the City's floodplain expert, FEMA, and the Army Corp of Engineers to
accurately define floodways and floodplains within the City.
4.8.4 Storm Drainage and Flood Control Implementation Strategies
A. Establish standards that require the construction of adequate on-site storm drain, flood-control and
storm water treatment and disposal facilities are an integral part of every new development.
B. Periodically review ordinances and standards for adequacy as development intensifies and densities
increase in critical areas.
C. Routinely inspect constructed active and passive facilities for
continued maintenance where such maintenance is vital for
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the function of the facility. Pursue enforcement of protective covenants or jurisdictional
responsibilities to insure that the responsible parties maintain their facilities.
D. Continue to support public education in matters of pollution control, sensitive habitat, and public
safety along receiving streams.
E. Establish storm water standards and ordinances unique to the foothills in coordination with the
appropriate entities and regulatory authorities.
4.9 Other Services and Utilities EIisting Conditions:
A. Electricity: Idaho Power Company (IPC) provides electrical service throuahout the City of Eafj;le
and the Eagle AOI. IPC is a public service company regulated by the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission (IPUC).
B. Pressure Irrigation: The City of Eagle currently requires developers to install pressurized irrigation
systems for the irr~ation of landscaping when new development is within an irrigation district and
water rights are available.
C. Solid Waste: A private contractor currently provides household and business trash collection and
recycling services to Eagle residents. The City ofE~le plans to continue using these services for
the foreseeable future.
D. Natural Gas: Intermountain Gas currently provides natural gas services to the Ea~le area.
E. Telephone and Telecommunications: Local telephone service is currently provided by Qwest to a
majority of city residents. Computer networking, teleconferencing, telecommuting, internet and
wireless communications are rapidly evolving. This trend is affecting how people make a living and
where they work in the community.
F. Chevron Pipeline: The Chevron Pipeline is a portion of an interconnected bulk gasoline transport
system that fans out across the United States from Alaska. A section of the pipeline crosses through
the Area of City Impact from northwest to southeast (See Map 4.5) At the time that the pipeline
was constructed, most of the Eagle area was rural and the pipe was installed at relatively shallow
depths of less than 20 feet. As the area develops, it is important to identify the Chevron riaht-of-
way, provide significant setbacks and buffers and encourage inspection of the line to ensure
development is not encroaching on this facility.
4.9.2 Other Services and Utilities Goals
A. General
1.
Require developments to connect to existing public utilities wherever feasible.
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B. Electricity:
1. Work to ensure that all utilities are under grounded at the time of development, up to
135KV. (See Map 4.4)
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2. Designate the general locations and visual impacts of existin.g and proposed electric
facilities.
3. The City of Eagle's plan for electric utility facilities will be formulated, interpreted, and
applied in a manner consistent with and complementary to the serving utility's public
service obligations.
4. Decisions made by The City of Eagle regarding electric utility facilities within the city and
AOI will be made in a manner consistent with and complementary to re@ional electrical
demands and resources.
5. Plannini by the City ofE"8le for electric utility facilities development will be coordinated
with planning by other jurisdictions for electric utility facility development.
6. Work to encourage communication and cooperation on landscape, desiin and locating
future facilities to limit visual impacts.
C. Pressure Irri&ation: Utilize alternative water sources for irrigation and develop an infrastructure to
provide pressure irrigation to existing and future development wherever possible and feasible.
D. Solid Waste: Continue the practice of using a private service for solid waste collection and
disposal.
E. Natural Gas: Ensure that a sufficient quantity of natural gas is available to meet the needs of
existing and future development in the AOI and the areas that are being proposed for development
in the foothills.
F. Telephone and Telecommunication!: Provide existing and future residents in the City of Eagle, the
AOI and the foothills with uninterrupted access to up-to-date, state-of-the-art telephone and
telecommunication service.
G. Chevron Pipeline: Protect the health and safety of residents in the vicinity of the pipeline.
4.9.3 Other Services and Utilititw Objectivel
A. Discourage overlapping service areas and/or illogical service boundaries.
B. Strive for continued cooperation between service providers, utility providers and the City of Eagle.
C. Ensure that access to services and utilities is readily available in the City, the AOI and the foothills
so that access issues do not create conflicts with the overall ~oals and objectives of this
Comprehensive Plan.
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D. Review Idaho Power's long-ranae plan to ensure cooperation in future planned efforts.
4.9.4 Other Services and Utilities Implementation Strategies
A. General:
1 . The City Council should consult with service providers and the Plannin!; and Zoning
Commission to develop an Urban Services Planning Area map depicting individual utility
service area boundaries.
2. The City should work with utilities to allow placement of utility facilities in public ripts-
of-way, including underground.
3. The City should encourage the joint use of utility corridors.
4. Where appropriate, the City and utilities should discuss and resolve areas where context-
sensitive setbacks should be used.
5. The City should provide utilities with periodic updates of population, employment, and
development projections.
6. The City and utilities should seek to jointly evaluate actual patterns and rates of growth and
compare such patterns and rates to the utility's demand forecasts.
B. Electricity:
1. The City should encourage Idaho Power Company (IPC) to follow the relevant
implementation strategies recommended in section 4.9.3.a above.
2. IPC should establish sites for new electric facilities before development occurs and should
provide sufficient buffers and setbacks from residential use.
3. The City should encourage IPC to locate facilities outside of scenic corridors, the Central
Business District and the Village Center, and may give consideration to locatin@; facilities
within other commercial areas.
4. The City should work with IPC to desi.gnate the general locations of existing and proposed
electric facilities.
5. The City of Eagle should work with IPC to formulate, interpret and apply Eagle's electric
utilities facilities plan in a manner consistent with and complementary to IPC's ability to
meet its public service obligations. (See Map 4.4)
6. Designate the general location of electric utility facilities of a nominal voltage of 55,000
volts or greater by the Comprehensive Plan Map.
7. The City should take into account rO@;ional electrical demands and resources when making
recommendations and decisions regarding electric
utility facilities.
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8. The City should coordinate and cooperate with other municipal jurisdictions for planning of
electric utility development and expansion.
C. Pressure Irrigation:
1. Where applicable, the City should follow the relevant implementation strategies
recommended in section 4.9.3.a above when exploring the creation ofa pressure irrigation
utility in the AOI.
2. The City should investigate the feasibility of creating a pressure irrigation municipal utility
whose purpose would be to alleviate stress on the ground water resource by acquiring
surface water ri8hts and, where feasible, extending pressure irrigation infrastructure to
existing and proposed developments in the City of Eagle, the AOI and the foothills.
D. Solid Waste:
1. The City should continue to retain the services of a third-party solid waste collection
service.
2. The City should encourage recycling efforts by expanding the availability of drop-off
centers for residents who wish to recycle their solid waste.
3. The City should continue the monthly hazardous waste collection program to help in the
effort to protect the ground water resources.
E. Natural Gas:
1. The City should encourage Intermountain Gas to follow the relevant implementation
strategies recommended in section 4.9.3.a above.
2. The City should work with Intermountain Gas to encourage new development to include
natural gas service in the development plans.
F. Telephone and Telecommunications:
1. The City should encourage telephone and telecommunications companies to follow the
relevant implementation strategies recommended in section 4.9.3.a above.
2. The City should work with telephone and telecommunications utilities to encourage new
development to include in the development plans advanced services such as fiber optic and
WiFi.
3. Establish policies for the expansion of broadband services to the City.
G. Chevron Pipeline: The City should strive to remind developments and utilities of the presence of
the Chevron Pipeline if the developments or utilities are planning work in the vicinity of the
pipeline.
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CHAPTER 5 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
5.1 Background
The economic development component of the Comprehensive Plan presents a discussion of the
economics and employment in Eagle. The city encourages appropriate economic development while
retaining those attributes that give Eagle its special living and working environment.
!.2 EDiting and Future Conditions
Eagle is home to a wide ranje of businesses. Within the City and Area of City Impact (AOI),
employment is divided among retail trade, services, construction, government and agriculture.
The City of Eagle has taken great care in preserving the downtown and central business district as the
economic hub of the city. The 2000 Eagle Comprehensive Plan designated 1930 acres (11%) of the AOI
with commercial, mixed use, business or industrial uses. In 2002, Eagle had 0.57 jobs per household
compared to Boise at 1.7 and Meridian at 1.2, as calculated by COMPASS.
Over the next 20 years, employment in Eagle is projected to grow at 65 percent, which is a hi~er rate
than the population is projected to grow over the same period. The economic development ~goal is to
promote the City of Eagle to~ow beyond a bedroom community. The expansion of the AOI to State
Highway 16 and north to the Planning Boundary Line provides additional opportunities to expand the
employment options and capture the additional tax base associated with these uses. The distribution of
land uses within the western impact area will shift the non-residential uses from 11 % to 25% of the
City's AOI and will provide additional land to promote employment options within the City.
Projected employment in Eagle is expected to continue to grow. Eagle's recent hiu;hway improvements
(e.g. SH 44 and five lane Eagle Road) will encourage new development opportunities.
5.3 Economic Development Goals
A. Encourage an economic base complementary to Eagle's rural identity.
B. Ensure the ability for the City to continue to fund, improve and support itself, including
infrastructure, without the use of building permit fees, impact fees and zoning fees.
C. Identify areas that will provide si.gnificant employment opportunities to the residents of the City of
Eagle thereby allowing the City to be a desirable place to live, work, and recreate.
D. Identify areas that, due to the nature of existing uses, future uses and/or transportation corridors,
will lend themselves to increased business activity and nonresidential use so as to preserve larger
areas as primarily residential neighborhoods.
E. Increase available jobs within the City of Ea.gle to levels comparable with adjacent communities.
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1.4 Economic Development Objectives
A. To preserve the economic integrity of the Central Business District (CBD) and to encourage
business and industry that has minimal environmental impact to move their operations into Eagle.
B. Provide additional economic sustainability to the City of Eagle by encoura@;ing the location of stable
employment based industries that bring a balance of residential, recreational and economic values to
the City.
5.5 Economic Development Implementation Strategies
A. Encourage signage promoting the Central Business District.
B. Expand the existing historic style lighting and beautification efforts throughout the Central Business
District.
c. Encourage a diversity of uses in the Central Business District.
D. Provide adequate parking for downtown businesses.
E. Encourage the interconnection of pedestrian/bikeway systems between the Central Business District
and Boise River Greenbelt. .....
F. Seek new commercial development that will complement the Central Business District and Eagle's
rural residential identity to locate adjacent to but outside the Central Business District.
G. Encourage commercial growth adjacent to the Central Business District and discourage isolated
commercial development in outlying areas.
H. Promote additional employment opportunities and expand the economic base by:
A. Encouraging growth and expansion of existina businesses and industry, and
B. Attracting additional business and industry so residents will be provided with adequate
commercial services and facilities.
I. Encourage the balancing of commercial uses throughout the City, the western planning area, and the
Foothills to avoid oveljloading key intersections and individual planning areas.
J. Enforce the sizing and scaling of commercial and mixed use areas as specified in the land use
chapter.
K. Encourage the interconnectivity of residential and nonresidential areas within the western planning
area and the Foothills to the existing CBD and greenbelt system.
L. Discourage isolated or strip commercial uses.
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M. Promote and recruit additional employment opportunities that allow E3@;le residents to live and
work within the City of Ea.gle.
N. Limit the development of excessively large single entity businesses that would jeopardize the
competitive business environment of the downtown and CBD to areas within the reiional
commercial centers that are planned for the northeast comer of U.S. Highway 44 (State Street) and
the future extension of State Highway 16, the northeast comer of State Highway 44 & State
Highway 55, and Community Centers within the Foothills Planning Area.
o. Encourage the location of corporate and business uses to the Village Center and the Moon Valley &
State, and Foothills Planning Areas.
P. Encourage context sensitive design of business and employment centers to complement Eaale's
rural identity.
Q. Encourage Community Scale Commercial use to locate along State Highway 55 & 16 within the
Foothills to promote trip capture along the regional roadway system.
R. Encourage Community Commercial areas within the Foothills to use ifade separated interchanges
and benning to provide a campus type feeling to the development.
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CHAPTER 6 - LAND USE
6.1 Background
Managing growth and channeling it into orderly community development is the key element of land use
planning. Unplannedgowth results in undesirable land use patterns. Areas within the City and within
the City's planning area~ are given land use designations which are depicted on the Comprehensive Plan
Land Use Map, hereinafter referred to as the "Land Use Map" .(See Map 6.1 & 6.2))
The Land Use Map is an integral part of the Comprehensive Plan. It serves as a plannini policy
document and plannin~ tool that will assist the City in sustainini responsible growth and development
to ensure that evolving land use patterns remai; consistel with goals, objectives and strategies of the
Plan.
Land use designations as reflected on the Land Use Map are based on the existing land use pattern,
existing natural physical features such as the Boise River, Dry Creek and the foothills, floodplain areas,
caJlaeity ~f existing community facilities, projected population and economic growth, compatibility with
othefuses of the land, transportation systems, and the needs of local citizens.
As a part of the review of the 2000 Comprehensive Plan, the City completed a land capacity analysis of
the economic sustainability of the existing AOI and future growth areas for the City. This study found
that the City of Easle, though stable and united in its vision to develop a city with a uniquely rural
character, did wish to establish long term sustainability for the City as it approached build out.
The 2007 Comprehensive Plan detailed the following uses for the incorporated City and the AOI:
Table 6.1-'.Mixture of Land Uses
Mix of Uses (including Foothills)
l~
. Commercial,
Mixed Use,
Business, &
Industrial
. Residential
30%
8%
o Parks/open
space
Nearly 90o/&.ofthe City's 2000 ADI was desi&nated for residential uses which, coupled with the third
lowest tax levy rate in the State of Idaho, severely limits the long-term sustainability of the City of
Eagle. The land capacity analysis further outlined that over 50% of the residential land within the
existing ADI was developed to the density described in the 2000 Comprehensive Plan. The analysis also
showed that only 20% of the land available for residential development is vacant and suitable for
unc~mplicated developm~nt. Understanding the current rate of development (300 acres per year), the
city will run out of vacant land in approximately 6 years. However, residential.build-out could be
extended if underdeveloped property became available for
redevelopment in.the future. A significant factor in determining
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the successful redevelopment of vacant land within the City is the cost and availability of vacant land in
adjacent cities.
6.2 Future and Existing Land Use Conditions
Residents of Ea8le and its AOI have a strong desire to maintain the rural "feel" of the community. The
area of impact is primarily rural in nature; the majority of the area is currently divided into 10+ acre
tracts and limited 1 acre lots developed within the County. The vision for the area focused on
identifying activity centers and the regional transportation corridors while preserving the rural character
of the City of Eagle. These areas are the final development area for the City as lands to the east, south
and west be&in to be incorporated into other municipalities. In order to ensure the quality of life that is
desired by Eagle residents, it is necessary to maintain a tax base that is adequate for providing expected
public services.
6.3 Land Use Designations
Development density shall be calculated by project. Unused density for undeveloped or underdeveloped
land adjacent to or within the same land use designation will not be transferred or used to "balance" or
"maximize" densities with in an area. Clustering will only be allowed as specified in the "Parks,
Recreation, and Open Spaces" chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.
For the purposes of this comprehensive plan, the density shall be defined as the ratio of the total number
of dwelli~ 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, except where the comprehensive plan details a
fractional density, and then the density shall not exceed the number described in the comprehensive
plan.
The land use designations on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, and as may be referred to within
the text of the Comprehensive Plan, are defined on the Land Use Designation Matrix, Table 6-1, and the
Zoning Compatibility Matrix, Table 6-2, and are as follows:
6.3.1 Residential Rural
Suitable primarily for single family residential development on large acreages which may be in
transition from agricultural to residential use or may combine small scale agricultural uses with
residential uses. An allowable density of up to 1 unit per 5 acres.
6.3.2 Residential Estates
Suitable primarily for single family residential development on acreages may be in transition from
agricultural to residential use or may combine small scale agricultural uses with residential uses. An
allowable density of up to 1 unit per 2 acres.
6.3.3 Re.dential One
Suitable primarily for single family residential development within areas that are rural in character. An
allowable density of up to 1 unit per 1 acre.
6.3.4 Residential Two
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Suitable primarily for single family residential development within areas that are rural in character. An
allowable density of up to 2 units per 1 acre.
6.3.5 Residential Three
Suitable primarily for single family residential development within an urbanized setting. An allowable
density of up to 3 units per 1 acre.
6.3.6 Residential Four
Suitable primarily for single family residential development within an urbanized setting. An allowable
density of up to 4 units per 1 acre.
6.3.7 Residential Six Plus
Suitable primarily for multi-family housing includina apartments, town homes and duplexes within the
urbanized setting adjacent to designated transit corridors. An allowable density of up to 10 units per 1
acre.
6.3.8 Residential Transition
Residential development that provides for a transition of density within the planning area while keeping
in context the density, scaling and lot sizes of existirw; or proposed uses. Commonly requires changes in
lot dimensions and scaling, see specific planning area text for a complete description.
6.3.9 Mixed Use
Suitable primarily for a variety of uses such as limited office, limited commercial, and residential
developments. Uses should complement uses within the Central Business District (CBD). Development
within this land use designation should be required to proceed through the PUD and/or Development
Aweement process, see specific planning area text for a complete description. An allowable density of
up to 10 units per 1 acre.
6.3.10 Commercial
Suitable primarily for the development of a wide range of commercial activities including offices, retail
and service establishments. Uses should complement uses within the Central Business District (CBD).
6.3.11 Central BUlinesl District
Suitable primarily for development that accommodates and encourages further expansion and renewal in
the downtown core business area of the community. A variety of business, public, quasi-public,
cultural, residential and other related uses are encouraged. The greatest fJOssible concentration of retail
sales and business is to occur in this land use designation. Pedestrian friendly uses and developments
are encouraged. Land within this district requires a CBD zoning designation upon any rezone.
6.3.12 Village Center
Suitable for development that accommodates the development of
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an employment center with supporting residential, commercial, quasi-public, and business uses. All
uses should be within walking distance from the employment center and are intended to service the
immediate area not to distract from the central business district.
6.3.13 ProCessional OfWce
Suitable for professional office uses. Retail may be permitted as an ancillary use within the office
project. Smaller medical uses such as dentist offices and other outpatient clinics are encouraged.
6.3.14 Business Park
Suitable primarily for the development of technical park/research and development facilities, offices and
office complexes, and limited manufacturing activities, including small-scale production, distribution,
and storage of goods. Support activities may also be permitted.
All development within this land use shall be designed to be within a landscaped setting and be free of
hazardous or objectionable elements such as noise, odor, dust, smoke, or glare. Such development
should be o~rated entirely within enclosed structures and generate minimal industrial traffic.
Development within this land use designation should be required to proceed through the PUD process.
6.3.15 Industrial
Suitable primarily for heavy and light manufacturing, warehousill@, mini-storage and open stora@;e,
multi-tenant industrial park and similar uses. Limited office and commercial uses may be permitted as
ancillary uses.
All development within this land use shall be free of hazardous or objectionable elements such as noise,
odor, dust, smoke, or glare.
6.3.16 Public/Semi Public
~
Suitable primarily for the development of such uses as io1f courses, parks, recreation facilities,
greenways, schools, cemeteries, and public service facilities such as government offices. Support
activities may also be permitted.
All development within this land use is encouraged to be designed to accommodate the different needs,
interests, and ase levels of residents in matters concerni~ both recreation and civil activities.
The public/semi public land use designation is not a residential land use designation. When a project or
development is designed that contains or is adjacent to land holding a public/semi public land use this
land will not be included when calculating the allowable residential density. Projects that hold a
residential designation that want to provide amenities similar to those allowed in the public/semi public
designation may transfer density within the development only when using the standards established in
the Planned Unit Development as defined in the comprehensive plan.
6.3.17 Head of Eagle Island - Special Use Area
The head of the Eagle Island possesses a recognized function as a
wildlife habitat, floodway and scenic natural resource reflective of
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Eagle's rural character. This area is to remain open to the sky and to the mountains to protect the unique
environmental and natural features, wildlife habitat and natural lay of the land. The development of
streets, buildings and other covered structures within this area should be prohibited.
6.3.18 Floodway
Floodway areas are defined as specifically shown on the newest edition of the Federal Emergency
Management Administration maps alo~ 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 floodway 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 par8lfaph. Floodway areas shall be excluded from
being used for calculating permitted residential densities. Any portion of the floodway developed as a
substantially improved wildlife habitat area open to the public, or useable public open space, such as a
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.
When discrepancies exist ~tween the flood way boundary shown on the Land Use Map and the
floodway boundary shown on the Federal Emergency Management Administration maps such that the
floodway area is smaller than that shown on the Land Use Map the adjacent land use designation shown
shall be considered to abut the actual floodway boundary.
When new floodway boundaries are approved by FEMA and/or the City;~he floodway area on the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map should be revised to reflect any new floodway line.
6.3.19 Scenic Corridor
An Overlay designation that is intended to provide significant setbacks from major corridors and natural
features through the city. These areas may require berming, enhanced landscaping, detached
meandering pathways and appropriate signage controls.
This designation includes the Willow Creek Scenic Corridor that is to provide increase setbacks and
buffering of development includin& natural vegetation and restoration, regional trail and connectivity.
6.3.20 Foothills Residential
A unique combination of land uses within the Eagle Foothills that strives to balance residential, non-
residential, and open space (developed and natural) use to create unique hamlets of development that
place urban development within the natural environment without overcrowding or spificantly altering
the natural features found on the site.
The overall density in the foothills should be approximately 1 unit per two acres. Residential densities
should be calculated to be commensurate with the existing land conditions. Priorities for open space
areas should be lands with slopes of 25% or greater and important habitat areas. No residential density
should be granted for areas located within the Floodway. Units should be arranged in accordance with
the transect plan as described in the Foothills planning area.
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2009 Eagle Comprehensive Plan
Resolution No. 09..19
6.4 Land Use Goall
A. Preserve the rural transitional identity of the City of Eagle.
B. Ensure the ability for the city to continue to fund, improve and support itself (including
infrastructure) without the use of building permit fees, impact fees and zoning fees.
C. Identify areas that, due to the nature of existing uses, anticipated uses, and/or transportation
corridors, will lend themselves to increased activity and non-residential use while preserving larger
areas as residential neighborhoods.
D. Preserve the function of regionally significant roadways transecting the City while ensuring
compatibility with land uses and design standards of the City.
E. Identify areas that will provide significant employment opportunities to the residents of the City of
Eagle, thereby supporting the City as a desirable place to live, work, and recreate.
6.5 Land Use Objectives
A. To encourage the conservation and preservation of open spaces, sensitive habitat for plant and
wildlife sptcies, and unique areas based on diverse values within the City of Eagle
B. To encourage development with decreasing density radiating out from the CBD as shown on the
Land Use Map.
C. To discoura8e lot splits in approved platted subdivisions.
D. To establish the land use map and associated policies as the official guide for development in the
City of Eagle
E. To implement the land use map and associated policies through the zoning and development review
process.
6.6 Land Use Implementation Strategies
A. Conserve the natural features and resources of E8@;le.
B. Establish land use patterns and zonini districts that do not exhaust available services such as sewer,
water, police, fIfe, recreational areas, highways and transportation systems.
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.
D. Discourage strip commercial type development.
E. Signage for non-residential uses should be incorporated as a
master sign plan rather than individual signs when located
along State Highways and entry corridors.
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F. Encourage the development of technical park/research and
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development facilities, offices and office complexes, and limited manufacturing activities.
G. Locate higher-density residential development closest to the Central Business District (CBD) and
activity centers as shown on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map.
H. Encourage mixed use in the area shown along both sides of Eagle Road between Ranch Drive and
Floating Feather Road to allow development such as higher density residential dwelling units
and/or facilities such as senior assisted housing, nursing homes and convalescent homes.
Commercial uses in this mixed use area are not permitted.
I. Require residential subdivisions outside the City limits but within the Impact Area to comply with
the Land Use Map. Cluster developments located outside the City limits but within the Impact
Area shall not be permitted. Furthermore, residential subdivisions outside the City limits but
within the Impact area shall be developed with lot sizes consistent with the respective land use
designation as stated in Section 6.3 within this Chapter.
J. Allow cluster development only after properties are annexed into the city.
K. Institute a PUD ordinance to facilitate and regulate cluster development.
L. Protect gravity flow irrisation systems includins canals, laterals and ditches to assure continued
delivery of irrigation water to all land serviced by such systems, to protect irri~ation systems as a
long range economical method for water delivery and to coordinate surface water drainage to be
compatible with irrigation systems.
M. Protect fann- related uses and activities from land use conflicts or from interference created by
residential, commercial, or industrial development. Promote the Idaho Right To Farm Act.
N. Promote commercial service and retail development within the Central Business District that
contributes to a ptdestrian friendly environment.
O. Preclude industrial developments that may overburden public services and facilities and will result
in increased public expenditures.
P. Encourage the development of environmentally-friendly technical park/research and development
facilities, offices and office complexes, and limited manufacturing activities.
Q. Support City of Eagle flood and storm drainage regulations to achieve protection of property
rights, environmental protection and flood damage reduction for community residents.
R. Consider annexing any parcels of land allowed to be annexed by Idaho Code 50-222.
s. Encourage a variety of housing through such mechanisms as PUD's in subdivisions including larie
lot subdivisions.
T. Encourage development of high density residential units of up to 10 dwellini units per acre in the
vicinity of the existing intersections of State Highway 44 and
Ballantyne Lane and State Highway 44 and State Street if the
intersections are eliminated and a new intersection is
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constructed approximately 800-feet west of the existing State Hiahway 44/Ballantyne Lane
intersection. If the relocation of the intersections occurs, then the mixed use area shown along the
north side of State Highway 44 from Van Engelen Estates to the Mixed Use area's west boundary
may be developed with uses which the City will rezone and control through the use of
Development Agreements. High density residential units of up to 10 dwelling units per acre will
be encouraged in this area. However, if the existing intersection modifications outlined above are
not completed, the Mixed Use area referenced above shall be developed as residential with
densities of up to a maximum of two dwelling units per acre.
U. Maintain a Vision Map that depicts opportunities for creating and enhancing activity centers and
linka.ges between planning areas and the existing City. (See Map 2.1)
V. Maintain a Future Land Use Map that encourages higher densities around activity centers and
transit routes but also provides for large residential areas that continue to promote the rural
character of the City of Eagle. (See Map 6.1 & 6.2)
w. Use smaller planning areas to help guide development in the western planning area. (See Map 6.3)
x. Limit non-residential uses to desi8I1ated areas, with scaling and intensity paramount to the approval
of these uses.
Y. Require design treatments to provide compatibility of new development with existing development
by considering such issues as buildin@ orientation, increased setbacks, he~t limitations, size
restrictions, design requirements, fencing, landscaping or other methods as determined through the
development review process.
Z. Subject all commercial and subdivision development within the City to Design Review.
AA. Discourage the creation of single use commercial and office districts.
BB. Encourage the development of districts that serve a variety of uses.
CC. Discourage mid-block commercial development along arterial and collectors unless it is specified
in the plan.
DD. Encourage high-tech and research and development uses to locate in the Moon Valley Planning
Area.
EE. Encourage corporate and institutional uses to locate in the Village Planning Area.
FF. Work with the County and land owners to obtain dedications ofa trail network from the Foothills
and proposed Eagle Regional Park through the foothills and connecting south into the existilli City
to the Boise River.
GG. Encourage and request current residents and landowners in the Foothills to provide easements
and/or right-of-way dedications for trail networks to tie into the Ridge to Rivers trail system and
connect downtown Ea8le to the Foothills.
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6.8 Land Use Sub Areas
6.8.1 Park Lane Planning Area
The Park Lane Planning Area is desipated as mixed use combining community commercial,
professional office, and a variety of residential densities. The vision for the area is to recognize the
activity center created by Eagle High School and existing development approved by Ada County and to
provide compatible land uses at densities that accommodate pedestrian scale design and future mass
transit.
A. Uses
The land use and development policies specific to the Park Lane Planning Area include the
following:
I. Parcel specific community commercial shall be allowed at the NE and SW comers of
Linder Road and State Highway 44 as desi@Ilated in the 2000 Comprehensive Plan.
2. The area located along Old Valley Road should be a mixture of residential and Professional
Office with Limited Service Commercial. All uses along Old Valley should be desi8I1ed to
be oriented to take access from Old Valley Road and to encourage pedestrian movement
through the area.
3. Flint Drive shall be preserved primarily as a residential street while properties abuttin~ State
Street should include a mix of residential uses, commercial uses limited to lease spaces no
larger than 30,000 square feet and office uses that promote trip capturing. The properties
abutting State Street shall be reviewed and conditioned by the City throU@h the use of a
development agreement at the time of rezone.
4. The roadway network along State Street east of Park Lane should be designed to provide
internal circulation with no individual lot access to State Street. A cross access ~eement
with limited access points at Park Lane and at State Street, in alignment with the future
Eagle Island State Park entrance, is necessary to provide access to the retail uses.
5. The land use for the properties north of Flint Estates and extendilli to Floating Feather
Road is Transitional Residential to ensure compatible residential lot sizing adjacent to the
Colony Subdivision. Extending east to west, ensuring compatibility with the 1 acre lots in
the Colony Subdivision, densities in the area will increase to a maximum of 3 units per acre
near the high school.
6. The area located on the northwest comer of State Highway 44 and Park Lane is designated
Mixed Use for the southern 17-acres, transitioning to residential, 3 units per acre for the
northern portion of the property. The transition area between the mixed use and the
residential area shall be reviewed and conditioned by the City through the use of a
development agreement at the time of rezone
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7. The area located west of Linder Road and State Street shall provide for h~ density
residential including apartments, town homes and patio homes, and transitioning northward
to 1-2 units per acre. Internal circulation is essential to the development of this area; a
loop/frontage road similar to Old Valley Road should be created. Uses should focus on this
roadway (not State Street) with berming and wide setbacks to be used to buffer any
residential use from the regional transportation network.
8. Residential Transition should be allowed south of the mixed use area aloqg Old Valley
Road and north of the Boise River
B. Design
1. Old Valley Road Area:
a. The design of this area should capitalize on the existing Old Valley Road and bring
activities and uses closer to the road, creating a pedestrian friendly area that
encourages walking as well as servicing auto traffic.
b. The Old Valley Road area should include street trees, benches and sidewalks.
c. Common parking areas at the sides of buildings and joint parking 8&feements
should be encouraied to minimize walking distances hetween buildings and
provide a pedestrian scale to the area.
d. On-street parking should be encouraged where sufficient right-of-way is available.
e. Signage for non-residential uses should be incorporated as a master si~ plan rather
than individual signs located along State Highway 44/State Street.
2. Flint Estates Area:
a. The Flint Estates area adjacent to State Highway 44 should be designed to provide
commercial uses that encourage pedestrian circulation from the residential and
hilgh school areas, and to complement the existing mixed use areas at State Street
and Park Lane (Camille Beckman) and planned new residential uses adjacent to
the north.
b. Street trees, 1Ienches and sidewalks are encouraged within the Park Lane Planning
Area.
c. Common parking areas at the sides of buildings and joint parking ~eements
should be encouraged so walking distances between buildinas are minimized and
provide a pedestrian scale to the area.
d. Activity and building orientation should focus on internal circulation roads rather
than the regional transportation network. Flint Drive is to remain primarily a
residential roadway.
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e. On-street parking should be encouraged where sufficient right of way is available.
f. Signage should be done as a master si&n plan rather than individual signs located
aloni State Highway 44/State Street.
g. Transitional residential densities and design elements (berms, fences, etc.) should
be used to provide buffering to residential areas to the east and north of the mixed
use area.
C. Access
1. Access to and throu8h should be limited to existing roads (Old Valley Road, Park Lane and
Linder Road); no direct access from State Street! Highway 44 shall be permitted unless a
new access point is designated by the State of Idaho for Eagle Island State Park.
2. The area to the north of State Hi&Jlway 44 should require the construction of a fronta&e road
(similar to Old Valley Road) that removes individual property access to State Highway 44.
This high density area shall provide internal circulation and connectivity to the residential
areas to the north.
3. Cross-access agreements and shared service roads should be encouraged throughout the
area.
4. Linkage roads through the area east of EaMle High School should provide connectivity to
Floating Feather Road to the north, Park Lane to the west, and Breanna Drive to the east.
5. Right-of-way should be preserved for a future connection to State Highway 44 in alignment
with the future State Highway 44 entrance to E8@le Island State Park.
D. Issues
1. If individual lot access is allowed to State Highway 44, the ability to function as a node,
encouraging both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, will be lost. The city should establish
phasing criteria for the north and south portions of the mixed use area to ensure that they are
not over saturating the market before the supportin@ residential development occurs.
6.8.2 Village Planning Area
The Village Planning Area is desianed to provide flexibility of design while also ensuring compatibility
to existing large lot residential uses and transitional density as development approaches Homer Road
and the Foothills. This area is not intended to be master planned but does require great care in planning
to ensure that uses are compatible and that the Vill~e Center serves as an anchor of the area and is not
taken over by residential uses.
A. Uses/Design
The land use and development policies specific to the Village
Planning Area include residential, commercial, retail, civic,
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research and development park, corporate and/or educational campus, hospitality and office uses.
Non-residential uses will be focused in the Village Center.
1. Village Center: The Village Center encompasses approximately 600-acres and is generally
located alon.g Beacon Light Road, bounded by Palmer Lane to the west and Lanewood
Road to the east, and is more specifically described on the Future Land Use Map (Map 6.1).
All Non-residential uses will be focused in the Village Center. This area is comprised of
three key components:
a. A research and development/educational campus and/or corporate park area
designed to provide sufficient space for corporate headquarters in a park-like setting
near ancillary commercial uses located in the village center; and
b. A village center providing ancillary retail commercial, hospitality and civic uses;
c. A potential high school and/or middle school site located near the village center and
higher density residential areas. This location allows for the transfer of density into
an appropriate residential area which minimizes busitW; costs and the traffic
concerns of placing schools in residential areas because the schools will be within
walking distance to services that the students would typically use.
Illustration 6.2
Village Center Concept
2. Residential Areas:
a. New developments that are proposed near the Village Center shall be encouraged to
include apartments, town homes, condominiums, patio homes, bungalows and
live/work units ranging in densities from 5 to 1 0 units per acre.
It Decreasina densities should be allowed as the area radiates out of the village center.
The overall densities in the Villa.ge Planning
Area outside of the village center shall
average 1-2 units per acre to the south of
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Beacon Li8ht Road. Residential densities north of Beacon Light should be 1-2
units per acre transitioning (feathering and clustering) to the north and east ensuring
compatibility with existini residential and foothills development.
c. Lot sizing and compatibility will be paramount as residential development reaches
the existUw 2 and 5-acre lots in the area east of Linder Road and north of Floatin.g
Feather Road.
d. Special care should be given to the featheri~ and clustering of residential units as
development reaches the foothills/ Farmers Union Canal. See Illustration 6.3
e. All Commercial use beyond Neighborhood Commercial should be directed to the
commercial center at State Highway 16 & 44 or to the Village Center.
Illustration 6.3:
Farmland Cluster El.ample
B. Access
1. The Village Planning Area will promote the construction of an east/west boulevard that will
include planted medians, sidewalks and limited signalization. This road design shall be
similar to Harrison Boulevard and Park Center Boulevard in Boise.
2. This area will also include the extension of Homer Road from Linder Road to the village
center and the reali~ent of Beacon Li~t Road to slow the flow of traffic between Hwy
16 and Hwy 55.
3. The Village Planning Area will be dependent upon the interconnectivity of local roads as
the area develops.
4. Access to the area from State Hi8hway 16 should be limited to the mile .etween Beacon
Light Road and Floating Feather.
5. Commercial and retail uses should be discouraged from fronting on State Highway 16.
Non-residential use should be focused internally to
the Village Center and the residential uses and
located along local/collector roads.
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6. ITD should be discour8ied from constructir\g frontage roads along the eastern side of Hwy
16 and landscape berms should be used to continue a gateway feeling to the city alon@; the
eastern side of Hwy 16.
7. The design of the area should incorporate non-motorized pathways linking residential areas
to the village center, foothills and the existing Eagle Downtown.
6.8.3 Floating Feather Re!!lidential Area
The Floating Feather Residential Area is designated as residential with limited ancillary uses to be
incorporated as allowed by the planned unit development standards. This area should provide trails,
open space, and parks in conjunction with varied housing options. The overall density of the area is up
to 1-2 units per acre.
A. Uses
The land use and development policies specific to the Floating Feather Residential Area include the
followini:
1.
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4.
5.
B. Access
1.
2.
Intf!1ation of mixed residential lot sizes at an overall density of 1-2 units per acre;
Ancillary neighborhood commercial and retail uses that focus on serving the immediate
Floating Feather Area;
Setbacks from streams, irrigation and drains for trails and open space;
Use of transitional lot sizes and clustering when new development abuts existing
subdivisions, business and office use to the south;
Sitin~ of schools in areas with higher densities to decrease busing concerns. Preference will
be iiven to siting elementary schools in this area.
Access to the area from Highway 16 shall be limited to Floating Feather Road and the ~
mile ring road to be located to the south of the area.
All uses shall rely on internal local road circulation and a proper street hierarchy to safely
and efficiently move traffic through the area without forcing local trips onto the regional
roadway network.
3. Floating Feather Road is identified as an urban collector from Highway 16 to Linder Road.
Special consideration should be made for the improvement and realignment of Floating
Feather Road. Design standards should include separated sidewalks and street trees similar
to Old State Street west of Eagle Road.
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4. The Highway 16 corridor should be designated as a scenic corridor requiring benning and
landscaping within the City of Eagle.
5. At the western edge of this area, Linder Road will me~e with the proposed east/west
boulevard. The boulevard should ~ designed to include street trees, separated sidewalks
and landscaped medians. Sufficient rights-of-way and setbacks should be preserved to
facilitate the construction of this roadway.
C. Design
1. This area should be recognized as the signature residential area for the Western Planning
Area. The integration of varying lot sizes and uses should be seamless with continuity of
street des\gn, open space, trails and housina throughout that area.
2. Floating Feather Road and State Highway 16 is designated as a minor gateway to the City
of Eagle with appropriate landscaping, entry features and place-making features integrated
into the design of the area.
3. Lot configuration and housing sizes should be mixed throughout the area to provide a
variety of housing options within a single neighborhood or development.
D. Issues
1. The main concerns in the development of the area are the integration of varying lot sizes
and housing styles. The vision for the area is contingent on the integration of uses and
providing a flow of housing units throughout the area to avoid creating defined separation
from estate areas and patio home areas, for example. Further, the provision of open space
and trails through the area should be a key element in the approval process for
developments that are proposed in the area.
6 8.4 River Plain Residential Area
The River Plain Residential Area is designated as residential and open space. This area should provide
trails, open space, and parks ft1 conjunction with transitional residential densities. The overall density of
the area is up to 1-2 units per acre. The area of higher densities of up to 2-3 units per acre will be
located north of the rim :and will transition into clustered large lot residential use (1 acre lots) in the
areas adjacent to the river.
A. Uses
The land use and development policies specific to the River Plain Residential Area include the
following:
1. Overall residential density of up to 1-2 units per acre south of the Boise River.
2. Higher densities (up to 2-3 units per acre) beneath the rim transitioning into clustered lar.v;e
lot residential use (up to 1 unit per 1-2 acres) adjacent
to the river.
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3. Open space and trail located adjacent to the river in conjunction with the continuation of the
regional trail system;
4. Setbacks from streams, irrigation and drains for trails and open space;
5. Use of transitional lot sizes and clustering when new development abuts existill@
subdivisions, business and office use to the north; (See Illustration 6.4)
6. Feathering of lots sizes as densities transition north from the rim to the river;
7. North of the Boise River the lot patterns shall be a continuation of the large lot clusters
found in Moon Valley Ranch; up to 1 unit/2 acres.
8. Cluster subdivisions should provide permanent dedicated open space. (See Illustration 6.4)
Illustration 6.4 (From Rural by Design):
FloQdplain Cluster Etample
B. Access
1. Access to the area from Highway 16 shall be limited to 1 mile intervals with separated
access points south of Moon Valley Road along the Highway 16 extension.
2. All uses shall rely on internal circulation and a proper street hierarchy to safely and
efficiently move traffic through the area without forcing local trips onto the regional
roadway network.
3. A pathway and trails netWork should be encouraged to provide pedestrians/bicycle access
alona the Boise River corridor and from that corridor north into the Moon Valley Area and
south into the higher density residential area. ~
4. The Highway 16 corridor is desi.gnated as a scenic corridor requiring berming and
landscaping within the City of Eagle.
5. Moon Valley Road to the north of this area will be a
mixed use pedestrian scale street that will be designed
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to include pedestrian and bicycle access from the River Plain Residential Area.
C. Design
1. The River Plain Residential Area should be recognized as uniquely "Eagle" residential area
providing large lot residential uses (up to 1 unit per 1-2 acres) with views of the Boise River
combined with moderate density residential areas (up to 2-3 units per acre) north of the rim.
2. The integration of lot sizes and densities should be seamless with continuity of street
design, open space, trails and housing throughout the area.
3. All access points along Highway 16 should be designated as minor gateways to the City of
Eaale with appropriate landscaping, entry features and place-makiIli features integrated into
the design of the area.
4. Design of lots and homes sites should take into consideration the scenic, wildlife, and river
corridor and provide sufficient setback and buffering to sensitive habitat and floodway
areas.
D. Issues
1. The main concerns in the development of the area are the integration of lot sizes and
housing styles. The vision for the area is continaent on the integration of uses and
providing a flow of housing units throughout the area to avoid creating defined separation
between estate areas and moderate density areas, for example. Further, the flow and
provision of open space and trails through the area should be a key element in the approval
process for developments that are proposed in the area.
2. This residential area should ~eatly limit commercial, retail and office uses.
3. Commercial, retail and office uses desiring to locate along the Highway 16 corridor should
be located in the Moon Valley & State Planning Area.
4. Special concern shall be made for the floodway and floodplain to limit uses that are not
consistent with the delicate nature of these areas.
6.8.5 Eagle IBland Planning Area
The Eagle Island Planning Area is designated as open space, recreation and limited residential. This
area should provide trails, open space, and parks in conjunction with limited residential densities of up
to 1 unit per 1-2 acres. The visioning for this area is to complete a pathway and recreation connection
across Eagle Island.
A. Uses
The land use and development policies specific to the Eagle Island Planning Area include the
followina:
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1. Ea~le Island State Park is under the jurisdictional authority of the State of Idaho and is not
subject to this plan.
2. Clustered large lot residential use: An allowable density of up to 1 unit per 2 acres;
3. Open space and trail located adjacent to the river in conjunction with the continuation of the
regional trail system;
4. Setbacks from streams, irrigation ditches and drains for trails and open space; and
5. Large regional park and recreational presence.
B. Access
1. The primary access to the Eagle Island Area is Linder Road. Future access may be
available from State Highway 44 through Eagle Island State Park.
2. Linder Road will continue to be the western Boise River crossing for the area until the
Highway 16 extension is completed. This area should look to designing consolidated
access points along Linder Road to help limit the impacts to the Linder Road river crossing.
3. Alignment of east/west access points along Linder Road, especially with the E~le Island
State Park entrance, will help to preserve the efficient flow of traffic along Linder Road.
4. A pathway and trails network should be encouraged to provide pedestrian access along the
Boise River corridor and from that corridor north into the Park Lane Planning Area and
south into the South Linder Planning area.
C. Design
1. This area should be recognized as a uniquely "Eagle" residential area providing large lot
residential uses (up to 1 unit per 1-2 acres) with views of the Boise River, combined with a
high level of open space, trails and parks.
2. Desi~ of lots and homes sites should take into consideration the scenic, wildlife, and river
corridor, and provide sufficient setback and buffering to accommodate sensitive habitat and
floodway areas.
3. The integration of lot sizes and densities should be seamless with continuity of street
design, open space, trails and housing throughout the area.
D. Issues
1. The main concern in the development of this area is the ability of the City to obtain funding
to acquire additional park land as designated on the visionin~ plan map. If the city is unable
to obtain additional park land, the Ea!;le Island Planning Area should be allowed to develop
with similar densities as adjacent residential lands in the planning area.
2. The City plans to acquire park land west of Linder
Road on Eagle Island if and when the land becomes
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available for acquisition either through purchase, donation or land swap.
6.8.6 Moon Valley & State Planning Area
The foeus of the Moon Valley & State Planni~ Area is to identify areas that by nature of the existing or
proposed roadway and transportation network will support uses other than residential. The Moon
Valley and State Planning area is at the crossroads of two State Highways (State Hwy 16 and State Hwy
44). The intensity of the use of these roads and the regional scale of the transportation patterns dictate
that the area will include some community commercial and a possible employment center throu.gh the
placement and scalinj of a business and technical park.
A. Uses
The land use and development policies specific to the Moon Valley & State Planning Area include
the following:
1. Community Commercial area at the NE intersection of State Street and the Emmett
Highway, not to exceed 15-20 acres. This Community Commercial is intended to primarily
serve the community of Eagle and the western planning area.
2. This area may allow for a limited square foot grocery or retail component but not a big box
development. Re~ional commercial uses should be directed to the Chinden Road Plannin.g
area.
3. A business/technical park should be encoura8ed at the NE intersection of State Street and
Highway 16, south and west of the proposed ~ mile rin.g road. This area should be
designed to capitalize on the existing drainage and irrigation canals in the area as amenities
by providing trails and open space throughout the park. For this reason, the city should
discourage the piping of these waterways.
4. Along Moon Valley Road, south of State Street, a professional office use area should be
established with a mixture of limited retail uses.
5. Along Moon Valley Road, uses should be designed to allow safe and efficient pedestrian
and bicycle access in addition to vehicular circulation. These neighborhood uses should lie
scaled and designed to be compatible with the residential uses located south of Moon
Valley Road in the River Plain Planning area.
B. Access
1. Access to the Moon Valley & State Planning Area will be limited to the existing access
points at the intersection of Moon Valley and State Street, the ~ mile ring road at both State
Street and Highway 16.
2. The business and commercial area to the north shall gain access from a ~ mile ring road
connecting along State Street at Palmer Lane and looping north and west to connect with
Hi.ghway 16 a ~ mile north of the intersection of
Highway 16 and Highway 44. No other full access
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points should be allowed in the area without approval from lTD.
3. Internal circulation shall be used to move traffic within the area.
4. Access to the Moon Valley Area shall be at the intersection of Highway 16 and Moon
Valley and at the intersection of State Street and Moon Valley Road, unless otherwise
approved by the City, ACHD and lTD. All single parcel access points should be eliminated
during the development pr<Jtess.
5. A pathway and trails network should be encouraged to link pedestrian access from the
Boise River north to the Moon Valley area and across State Street to the
commerciallbusiness areas as well as the village center to the north.
C. Design
1. Moon Valley Area:
a. The design of the Moon Valley Area should capitalize on the existing Moon Valley
Road and bring activity and uses to the road by creating a pedestrian friendly area
that encourages walking in addition to serving auto traffic.
b. The area should include street trees, plazas, benches and sidewalks.
c. Common parking areas to the sides of buildings with joint parking agreements
should be encouraged to minimize walking distance and.give a welcoming feel to
pedestrians and bicyclists entering the area from the Boise River pathway.
d. On-street parking should be encouraged where sufficient right-of-way is available.
Signage should be done as a master sign rather than individual signs located alol1@
Highway 44/State Street.
2. State Hiihway 44 Business Area:
a. The commerciallbusiness area should be designed to be internally focused,
capturing some trips from Highway 16 and Highway 44 into the area from a ~ mile
ring/loop road.
b. The design should provide interconnectivity of roadways and consistency of
architectural design.
c. Parking should be cooperative when possible but on-street parking should be
avoided along the loop road.
d. Signage should be regulated to ensure that the hi~hway ri~ts-of-way are not
cluttered with individual and monument signs.
e. Landscape berms should be required along
the loop road to provide a transition to the
residential uses to the north and east.
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f. The intersection ofHwy 44 (State Street) and Hwy 16 should be identified as a
gateway to Eagle with appropriate monuments and landscape designs.
D. Issues
1. One of the main concerns in developing this area for a variety of uses is the need to
maintain a balance among the various employment opportunities that this type of mixed use
affords. The goal is to create an environment where a broad range of employment
opportunities is available. To achieve this goal, commercial development must not be
allowed to overwhelm business/technical park development. To ensure the integrity of the
plan, combined commercial uses in the area must be limited to 15-20 acres in size and all
regional scale commercial uses should be directed to the Chinden Road PlanniJli Area.
2. Another concern is the access to the Moon Valley Road Area; currently Short Road crosses
the area connectin~ State Street and Moon Valley Road. If this access point is not removed,
it is likely that development pressure may become very high to force commercial uses to
front on State Street. This would create a strip commercial area north of Moon Valley and
south of State Street that is not consistent with the intent of the plan.
6.8.7 Rim View Planning Area
The Rim View Planning Area contains a large amount of existing residential uses that have ieen develop6d
as one-acre and five-acre lots through the Ada County development pr<JCess. The future land uses in the area
are predicated on Linder Road being the only Eaile City river crossing between Eagle Road and Star Road,
the need to buffer and preserve the existing residential developments, and the need to provide commercial
opportunities along the regional tranSJllrtation corridors south of the Boise River. Because of the alignment
of the State Highway 16 crossing moving further to the west (to McDermott), no clear funding option or
timeline for the SH 16 crossing, and recent changes in nearby city limit ooundaries (Meridian), the
previously planned regional commercial area at Black Cat no longer is a viable location for the City of Eagle.
A. Uses
The land use and development policies specific to the Rim View Planning Area include the
follow~:
1. A forty acre commercial area located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Chinden
Boulevard and Linder Road is to he designed and developed as a unit. This commercial area is
intended to serve the Eagle community as a gateway into town before crossing the river.
2. Areas designated as Transitional Residential should have a residential density of up to 1 unit per
acre. Units may be clustered to provide for transitional lot sizes to ensure compatibility of new
residential uses to existing residential use~ and the commercial and office uses l~ated at Linder
Road and Chinden.
3. Patio home styles and alternative lot sizes may be allowed in conjunction with exiting open
space and recreation areas located in the Rim View Area. The patio homes and townhouses
may be located near the commercial area.
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B. Access
1. Access to the area should focus on new intemallinkages.
2. Primary access should be on Linder Road with limited access onto Chinden Boulevard only in
accordance with ITD's access management policies. All accesses should be designed to allow
traffic to flow through the area connecting Meridian Road to Linder Road may provide the
opportunity of_future east/west residential collector linkaje within the plannin@ area. Cross-
access and local stub streets should be used to allow the planning area to be interconnected
without the need to access the arterial and state hishway network.
3. Internal and interconnected circulation should be used to move traffic within the non-
residential area, helping to mitigate the number of local vehicle trips entering State
H\ghway 20/26 to access commercial/services use along Linder Road.
4. Chinden Boulevard should be recognized as a gateway corridor to the City of Eagle and
development should adhere to proper benning, landscaping, and appropriate setbacks to
prevent the encroachment of abutting uses into future corridor improvements. This would
protect the viability of the regional transJXlrtation corridor as well as buffer the abutting uses
from the impacts of the corridor.
C. Desi&n
1. This area is recognized as a gateway to the City of Eagle, to be integrated with
appropriate landscapin@;, entIy features, and place-making features in the desi~ of the
area.
2. Design of this area should be compatible to the existing residential and recreational uses
currently present in the area.
3. Design of commercial and office uses should be compatible with the existing residential uses
and contain significant landscaped buffers to reduce impacts and appealing building desi~
elements to promote a cohesive character. Commercial development should provide for
pedestrian linkages to the residential areas adjacent to the site. (See Illustration 6.5)
4. Both Chinden Boulevard and Linder Road should be developed with a detached sidewalk and
planting strip adjacent to the back of curb.1 further solidifying the purpi>se and character of the
.gateway corridor of Chinden Boulevard.
5. Signage for all non-residential uses should be designed to be consistent and complimentary,
with place-making being the primary objective and identification of uses being secondary.
6. Non-residential areas should be designed with features and materials intended to compliment
and buffer residential uses and to avoid creating a tunnel or wall effect along the backside of the
large buildings.
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c. Issues
1. One of the main concerns in the development of this area is the ability to properly balance
the commercial uses with residential uses. N,w uses should be designed in a manner that
provides a cohesive transition between the commercial and residential uses, incofP'lrating
elements that will provide a common and complimentary identity between the two.
2. Considering the large amount of undeveloped or underdeveloped land within the planning area,
each proposed project should be evaluated for the potential to provide linkales and cOIUlectivity
to adjacent parcels. This is necessmy to establish a functioning local and collector roadway
system to supports the regionally significant roadways at the south and west of this area.
3. As this area develops, consideration ~hould he made of the transitory uses that have been
approved by Ada County which ma):: be d'earing their end.
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6.8.8 Eagle Middle School Planning Area
During the public visionin8 process, the densities around the Eagle Middle School site were reviewed
and an increase in residential density was recommended. Though these changes are not contained
within the Western Planning Area, the ultimate ~evelopft1ent den~ties in this area have long term
impacts on the expansion of the city water system.
A. Uses
1. LaiiJ:Lse designations in the Eagle Middle School
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B. Access
1.
2.
c. Design
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
D. Issues
Planning Area are Transitional Residential, allowin!; up to 3-units per acre adjacent to the
school site and transitioning to compatible lot sizes and scaling adjacent to the large lots at
the perimeter of the area.
Access to the area should focus on new internallinka!;es.
Proper setbacks and berming should be used to protect the arterials from increasing
residential uses.
Overall residential density of the area should be up to 1 unit per acre transitioning into
clustered and/or compatible lots adjacent to the existing subdivisions at the perimeter.
Development in the Ea.gle Middle School Planning Area should be required to be submitted
as a planned unit 8evelopment and/or through a development agreement.
Open space and trails should be developed throughout the development thus providing
connectivity to the school site.
All uses should include setbacks from streams, irrigation ditches and drains for use as trails
and open space;
Use of transitional lot sizes and clustering should be required when new development abuts
existing subdivisions, business and office uses.
The City would like to acquire approximately 15 acres of park land and/or floodway
protection areas for Dry Creek northwest of the intersection ofPloating Feather Road and
Eagle Road.
1. The main concerns in the development of the area are the integration of lot sizes and
housing styles. The vision for the area is contingent on the integration of uses by providing
a flow of housing units throlJihout the area to avoid creatinM; defined separation between
estate areas and moderate density area, for example.
2. Further, the flow and provision of open space and trails throu.gh the area should be key
elements in the approval process for developments that are proposed in the area.
3. Special concern shall be made for the Dry Creek floodway and floodplain to limit uses that
are not consistent with the delicate nature of these areas.
6.8.9 Chinden Terrace Planning Area
The Chinden Terrace Plannin@ Area is a neighborhood in
transition. The area is located at the northeast comer of Eagle
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Road and Chinden Boulevard and fronts on Chinden for approximately 3/4 of a mile. The current uses
in this area are commercial located on the northeast comer of Eagle Road and Chinden Boulevard
(Hwy. 20/26), including a small portion of the Lakemoor Development while the remaining property is
Residential. The south side of the Chinden corridor is in Boise City limits and developed as a
combination of big-box commercial, retail and office with second tier residential uses. Over the past 10
years the demand for an alternative east-west commuter route has increased and development in the
west Boise and north Meridian areas has increased makini the corridor less residential in nature.
A. Uses
1. The Chinden Terrace Planning Area is designated for mixed use combining residential;
office, limited retail and community commercial uses. Parcel specific commercial shall be
located at the northeast comer of Eagle Road and Chinden Boulevard.
2. Uses in the Chinden Terrace Planning Area should be sensitive to the topO@Taphy and
access limitations of the site as well as to the surrounding residential uses to the south and
west. The area is seen as a true mixed use area providing a combination of residential,
office and community commercial to service the incorporated residential and neighboring
residential uses.
3. The rim of the bench should retain a residential use capitalizing on the views of the
Foothills, Boise River and the City of Eagle. Consideration should be given to transition
uses from residential to office and commercial. The use of lofts or second story residential
may be used in the office areas to capture some vehicle trips generated for the development.
4. The eastern edge of the bench near Discovery Lane is greatly limited due to topography and
uses in this area should be limited to office and residential only.
5. Sil\gle use commercial should be discouraged in this area.
6. The future land uses in the Chinden Terrace Planning Area are contingent on working with
lID, ACHD and the City of Eagle to resolve access limitations to the State Highway
(Chinden Boulevard) and the phasing of development. Changes of use for a single unit/lot
will be limited due to the topography and transportation constraints it the area.
7. Master planning for the entire bench is encouraged and small lot re-zones should be
discouraged unless the access and desi~ issues are acceptable to the City and lTD.
B. Design
1. The Chinden Terrace Planning Area should be master planned as much as possible to
provide innovative solutions to the access limitation issues in this planning area.
2. The design of the area should be internally focused capturing some trips from Chinden
Boulevard (Hwy 20/26) and Eagle Road through a limited access frontage road but
providing a mixture of residential uses to allow
pedestrian circulation and vehicle trip capture.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
c. Access
1.
Parking should be cooperative, when possible, to achieve additional parking for patrons
using the area and reduce the visual impact of individual parking lots.
S~age should be re~lated to ensure that the highway rights-of-way are not cluttered with
individual monument signs.
The area between the frontage road and existing highway should '-* landscaped and treated
as an entry corridor to the ~1ty of Eagle.
The Chinden Terrace Planning Area should be designed with a frontage/internal access road
connectin~ from east to west, parallel to Chinden Boulevard (Highway 20/26).
The future land uses in the Chinden Terrace Planning Area are contingent on working with
ITD, ACHD and the City of Easle to resolve access limitations to State Highway 20/26
(Chinden Boulevard). Zoning and land use changes of use for a sin~le unit/lot should be
discouraged due to the topography and transportation constraints. It is unlikely a single
parcel will be able to achieve alternative access alone.
2. Access to Chinden Boulevard (Highway 20/26) should be limited to the existing signal at
Discovery Lane, a single right in/right out access lh mile east of Eagle Road. If possible, a
joint access agreement with Eagle Marketplace may provide additional access to Chinden
Boulevard.
3. A frontage/backage road should be developed from Discovery Lane to Eagle Road to allow
visibility from Highway 20/26 but direct access to the State system should be restricted.
4. Alternative access points to Eagle Road north of the existing Eagle Marketplace should be
pursued to allow a right in/right out access from the area onto Eagle Road.
5. Access should be encouraged to the Lakemoor Development to the north of this site
providing access to the signal on Eagle Road.
D. Issues
1. Due to topography constraints and the limited access allowed under the ITD Class Four
Access Restrictions, the area must be reviewed as a whole to ensure that individual lot
access points are removed and alternative access is provided for as redevelopment occurs.
2. All the property owners in the area are encouraged to coordinate and cooperate to address
site limitations (topography and access) with the affected agencies (ITD, ACHD, Eagle) to
avoid a situation where the Chinden Terrace PlanniIll8 Area may be limited to existing
residential land uses.
3. The 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan identifies that the Chinden Boulevard (Highway
20/26) would be at capacity. Intensification of the
development along this corridor could further congest I
this route.
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6.8.10 North Eagle Foothill. Planning Area
For over 30 years the E3j;le Community has placed significant value on the North Foothills providin@;
contrast to the green flat land of the Boise River corridor. For years private land owners have provided
access for horsemen, hikers, hunters and recreation enthusiasts through an informal trail and recreation
system. In 1999 the Foothills were designated as an area of special concern in the City's Comprehensive
plan.
Over 80% of the Eagle Foothills is held in private ownership by less than 10 families or groups. Over
the last five years the ranch families who historically have lived in the Foothills have begun looking for
new options for the land with many pursuing development options. This desire to change the historic
use of their land coupled with Ada County's significant shift in focus from a rural preservation agency
to promoting urban development outside of cities resulted in the urging by landowners, neighborhood
groups and citizens for the City of Eagle to engage in a planning process to bring the Foothills into the
City's planning area.
With limited access and transportation options the Eagle Foothills are intimately linked to the City and
the Eagle downtown. Willow Creek Road is the only improved internal road to the area with Highway
55 on the east and Highway 16 on the west establishing a clear planning area. As the City worked
through the planning of the foothills a larger geography was noted with large land holdin~s crossing east
of Hi8hway 55 and north into Gem and Boise Counties.
In 1997 and 2007 the City of Eagle requested Ada County to include the area north of Homer Road into
the City's AOI, and both times Ada County requested a full comprehensive Plan for the area. The North
Eagle Foothills Planning Area and associate amendments is the result of the City's plannini efforts in
this area.
In late 2006, the City of Eagle entered into a scenario building process to look at the opportunities and
constraints within the Foothills. During this scenario building pratess the City used existing data from
public agencies and private groups to analyze the potential of the Foothills for development. During
this review the City looked at land ownership, existing recreational uses, land cover, slope, hydrology
resident and migratory big game and other wildlife habitat and potential miaration paths, sensitive plant
locations, and potential distribution visibility, landsca}E quality, distance zones, and overall visual
sensitivity. The result of these maps was an overall constraints map (See Map 6.4).
Table 6.4
Foothills
Feature Acres 1,/. of area
810 es 25%+ 9,163 19%
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Floodwa 210 1.0%
Habitat 12,964 26%
BLM 5,398 11%
Total 27,735 ~7~
Once the constraints mapping was completed the City worked
with a work group comprised of local and state agencies, land
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owners, and citizens to discuss and model potential development scenarios. The final scenario balanced
the natural features of the land with the following values (See Illustration 6.5):
. The transfer/trade of public lands for a better open space network
. Establishing open space/wildlife corridors
· Providing/preserving a reaional recreation system
. Focus development into less visible areas, or ideally non-visible areas (see the City's
Foothills Visual Sensitivity Analysis).
. Primary access to the area from Highway 55 & Highway 16 limitin~ or diminishi~
access to the southern part of Willow Creek/Eagle Road
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Though these scenarios provided the Ci~ an overview. of the opportunities and constraints of
development it did not prescribe lcft1d us~ensities or int~nsities tbat ire needed to determine
infrastructure needs, transp~rtation impacts: ~ild out/absorption,1I& population. With Comprehensive
plan amendments being requested totaling over 20,000 acres both inside an~adjacent to the planning
area the City felt it necessary to begin the pr(iCess of a specific area plan for the North Eagle Foothills.
The City's focus was to establish recommendations and guidelines in order to identify those areas that
could best sustain urban development and those areas which shoftld be prioritized to best maintained
open space based on the vision ofUJ,e community and the actual constraints of the land.
Due to the numJ>er of existin~ and potential applications at the
city and county,Jil\nterest by both large and small landowners to
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provide a detailed build out plan for the area that provides predictability in long-term land uses, and the
City's concerns about downstream effects from county development the City agreed to begin planning
for the Foothills through a series of workgroups using the scenario building process as the backbone of
the process associated with a plan for development within the foothills.
During the drafting of the plan the City of Eagle engaged over 500 participants through a series of
weekly work groups that discussed the foothills transp.i)rtation, habitat and open space, infrastructure
and facilities, water, activity centers, and landscape and design review for development of the Foothills.
This sub-area text is based upon the work of those individual who were committed to finding workable
solutions and long-term development options for the Foothills.
The intent of the North Eagle Foothills sub-area plan is to be a guide for future development as it is
integrated into the Eagle Community and part of the City of Eagle. This will be accomplished through
incorporation of the area into the jurisdictional boundaries but also be creating a unique sense of place
tha~is clearly identifiable as the City of Eagle. It is expected that specific area plans (Planned Unit
Development) will be drafted by land owners at the time of development that provide specific
implementation measures for the broad community policies of this plan. The North Eagle Foothills
encompass nearly 49,000 acres north of Beacon Light Road.
All land is not equal. Overall, it is agreed that portions of the Ea@;le Foothills are more suitable for
standard urban development due to the existing land uses, location to regional transportation corridors
and overall site characteristics. Conversely, the foothills are not the flat irrigated farmlands that the City
has historically developed. The complex fabric of existing constraints (topography, erosion potential,
location of wetlands, existing sensitive plants and animal communities, riparian areas, and visual
impacts) must be considered when urbanization is proposed (See Table 6.5). It is the vision of the
community that development within the Eagle Foothills will be in a series of small hamlets providing
areas of urbanized development nestled into the natural environment; establishill!; development areas
that are unique and spatially separated by larger natural areas and open spaces. To create clusters of
great living/urbanized that are connected to and contribute to a larf;er interconnected regional open
space network. Land use designs should ensure that each development area fits into the natural systems
of the Foothills (topography, habitat, and drainage) oppose to significantly alterilJ!; the natural systems
to allow for development. These principles are in keeping with the design styles of Randall Arendt in
"Rural by Design".
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Table 6.5
Foothills Land Uses
Unconstrained
Residential Rural
810 es 251t4+
Floodwa
Habitat
BLM
.'" of
Acrel Area
12,089 25%
2,080 4%
16,259 33%
210 0%
12,964 26%
5,398 11%
Total
690
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NQghborhood Centers
Adjultment factor:
The build out of the Foothills will be unlike any other area of the City. Environmentally sensitive areas,
public lands and unique features will affect the overall density and development potential in the
foothills. The overaJl density of the foothills should remain rural (1 unit per 40 acres and/or 1 unit per 10
acres as currently allowed in Ada County) until annexed to the City of Eagle at which time development
should be reviewed for compliance with the Eaale Foothills Plan and for the provision of adequate
public facilities. The overall density of the foothills should remain rural ~1 unit per 2 acres) with
options for clustering the base density into transects and density bonuses for the creation of activity
centers and si&nificant open space areas.
Transects are a pre-described auideline or pattern for constructing the built environment. Transects help
establish a flow from activity centers into natural open space areas. In transect planning density is
anticipated to be high in activity centers and decrease as the distance from the centers increases. The
mixture of land uses also change from mixed use areas including commercial, office and housing to
more traditional homogeneous single family detached units on the fringe. Within the Eagle Foothills
seven (7) transects have been developed to-guide the overall development potential into a pattern that
promotes regional open space connections and discreet community and neiahborhood centers. (See
Table 6.6)
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1. Desi~ a future land use plan that is rooted in the land's capability to sustain development
while preserving the natural fea~res that brought people to the area.
2. Establish a significant regional open space network in order to formalize the existing
recreational uses, environmentally sensitive area and connections between them throueh
creative desiin, voluntary dedications, incentive and governmental acquisition or exchan~.
.
3. Create a uniquely identifiable community that blends with the existing city and balances
localla;.d uses with regional growth and services while preserving the uniqueness of the
Eagle Foothills.
B. Uses
1. RecognizinS that the foothills are a complex land form the overall density of the foothills
should be limited while encouraging clusteri~ of the available units into a transect plan
that includes regional activity centers with urban type densities transitioning into permanent
open space-areas. ·
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a. The base residential density for all lands within the Foothills Plannitl@; Area should
be 1 unit per 40 acres and 1 unit per 10 acres until annexed into the City of Eagle
l. and the provision of adequate p~blic facilities
· is secured or deFnonstrated.
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b. Lands with slopes in excess of 25%, floodways due to their sensitive nature and the
potential impacts to the health safety and welfare of the general public, and key
habitat areas as identified by State and Federal agencies should be priority areas for
open space and sending area for units being developed in less constrained area as
described in the land use transects of this plan.
c. Governmental lands (BLM) that are to be managed for the general use and
enjoyment of the public should be designated as public/semi-public with no
residential density.
2. Provide incentives to create development areas that are unique to the foothills, opposed to
standard suburban development patterns, providing for walk-ability to services, schools, and
employment within distinct development areas; establishiIli a series of hamlets that are
spatially separated by distance, open space, and/or topography but are pedestrian scaled and
designed so to maintain connection to the overall community.
a. Provide incremental increases to the base density commensurate with the provision
of open space, adequate public facilities, and the protection of environmentally
sensitive areas, public lands and unique features.
b. Allow for the transfer of densities within a project/development to create and locate
community and ne~borhood centers as described in this plan.
c. Density incentive/bonus should be considered for the following:
1. The establishment of a permanent non-city funding source to offset the
annual operation and maintenance of the open space areas. This may
include endowment funds, use of land trusts and institutes, transfer fees or
other mechanisms.
2. Designing the open space to function on both a neighborhood and regional
level providing both internal and external connectivity for multiple user
~oups including pedestrianslhikers, bicyclists and equestrians.
3. Working with adjacent land owners to desi~ and dedicate open space on a
large scale in compliance with the goals of this plan.
4. For the clusteriIl@; of units into centers and the construction of the land use
transect as describe within this plan.
5. Providing open space greater than 20% of the gross site area.
d. Allow for the waiver of the maximum heiaht requirements when a site specific
visual site analysis shows no impact to the visually sensitive areas described in the
visual impact Study Commissioned by the City.
e. Establish new architectural and site design
standards that are unique to the foothills.
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3. Use a regional open space overlay to establish areas where clustering and conservation
development should be used opposed to standard large lot development in order to provide
for habitat and a regional open space network connecting the Eagle/BLM land to points in
and outside the area including Rocky Canyon, Stack Rock, Montour, the Boise Front and
the Boise National Forest.
4. Development should be designed to fit within the natural features of the area. To maximize
the preservation of these features development should be clustered so to preserve as much
open space as possible.
a. Open space should be desi~ed to capitalize on and expand the or-n space areas
around natural feature and environmentally sensitive areas. Priorities for
preservation should include:
1. The most sensitive resources on the property - Floodways (including
riparian and wetland areas), slo~s in excess of25%, locally significant
features, & scenic viewpoints.
2. Fragmentation of open space areas should be minimized so that resource
areas are able to be managed and viewed as an integrated network. This
can be accomplished through various engineering and design tools, i.e.
super pads, hillside engineering, and others.
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3. Open space areas should be designed as part of the larger continuous
foothills area and regional open space network. Where possible open space
should be located to lie conti8uous to public lands and existing open space
areas.
5. Work with landowners and developers to establish a structure for funding the lonl-term
stewardship and maintenance of large areas of open space.
6. Work with the BLM: to leverage the exchange of discontinuous tracts of public land for
equal or larger tracts of contipous ownership within the regional open space overlay that
will build onto the existing public ownerships.
7. Use the Foothills Land Use Transect to help provide scaling and a pattern to clustering
within large tracts of land as well as to provide a diversity of housing opportunities within
the Foothills including apartments, town homes, condominiums, and small and large lot
single family versus the homogeneous large lot development.
8. Develop Community and Neighborhood scale centers on the principles of mixed use;
variety in form and image; pedestrian orientation; hi~her density; a focus on transit; and
economic diversity that reflects the patterns of a small town.
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a. Community Centers: These are the highest intensity use areas in the foothills.
They should act as density magnets to begin building the transects as described in
this section. These are areas for the clustering of densities from more rural and
open space areas.
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These centers are the most intensive development that should occur in the Foothills
planning area. There may be several types of mixed use community centers
including commercial, educational, and research.
Community Centers are approximately 100-150 acres in size and are the highest
density, with the greatest variety of uses, and civic buildin@;s of regional
importance. It may have larger blocks; streets have uniform street tree planting and
buildings set close to the frontages. No minimum lot sizes.
These centers are characterized by the following:
1. Limited in total number due to the need for high connectivity to the state
highway system and regional trip capture.
2. Community centers should be designed to aid in the location, design and
construction of grade separated interchanges along the state highway
system. At a minimum Community Centers should be desiiDed to provide
for the right-of-way preservation of these facilities.
3. Compact and mixed use in nature these centers should integrate a
combination of uses including office, retail, commercial, institutional, civic,
residential, hotel and recreation while focusin@ on the paramount
community function.
4. These centers should be pedestrian oriented developments that contain
elements ofa live, work and play environment. Walkable communities
should have all key amenities or facilities within a Y4 mile distance of the
majority of the developed units.
5. Mixed Use Community Centers should be approximately 100-150 acres in
size and allow up to 350,000 square feet of gross leasable space.
6. If residential uses are provided they should account for no more than 25%
of the gross total area of the Community Center with allowable densities of
up to 8 to 10 units per acres.
7. Community Centers should be desianed to integrate and promote the
expansion of public transportation along major regional corridors providing
transportation alternatives between communities in the region.
8. As a guideline for planning urban transition and suburban density patterns
should be located with Vi to 1 mile of these centers. This standard allows
for the implementation of the land use transect and ensure that the overall
desired land use pattern of the foothills is implemented. (See Table 6.6 &
Illustration 6.6)
b. Neighborhood Centers: These centers are
approximately 40-60 acres in size and have
higher density mixed-use building types that
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accommodate retail, offices, row houses and apartments. It has a tisht network of
streets, with wide sidewalks, uniform street tree planting and buildin~s set close to
the frontages.
These centers, though not mapped, should be located in areas with the following
characteristics:
1. New Mixed Use Neighborhood Centers should be approximately 40-60
acres in size and allow up to 150,000 square feet of iToss leasable space,
though their shape is subject to terrain, access, and other site variables.
2. Mixed use in nature, these centers will integrate a combination of uses
including office, retail, institutional, civic, residential and recreation while
serving as a focal point for the overall development
3. Neighborhood centers are located at key collector and arterial intersections
within the residential areas of the foothills.
4. Neiahborhood Centers are to include residential with allowable densities of
up to 6 to 10 units per acres. This clustering/massing adds interest and
serves as a m~et for the base density (from more constrained areas or
open space dedications) for the overall project and implements the land use
transects units.
5. These centers should be sized and scaled to be compatible with the
surrounding single family uses ensuring a transition of intensities and
massing at the edges.
6. Residential uses should account for a minimum of 50% of the gross
developable area ofne~borhood centers.
7. Located on level areas of the foothills that can be developed with the least
disturbance of the sensitive hillsides, natural drainage area and important
open space and habitat areas.
8. The boundaries of these areas normally follow the existing terrain of the
immediate surroundings.
9. Neighborhood centers are spatially separated from each other by rural
residential uses and/or significant open space areas that allow for each
neighborhood center to be independent and avoid the unintentional over-
intensification of the neighborhood centers into Community Centers or
something more intensive. (See Illustration 6.6)
10. Neighborhood centers are normally open-air shoppin.g areas, often sharing a
central plaza.
11. Neighborhood centers should have a
central focal point that may include
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open spaces, plazas, schools, recreational facilities, or civic uses.
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12. Buildings in the neighborhood centers should be oriented to the street or
public plazas to encourage pedestrian scaling and access, to promote a
neighborhood feel.
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13. As a guideline for planning urban transition and suburban land uses should
be located with ~ to 1 mile of these centers or as topography allows. This
standard allows for the implementation of the land use transect and ensure
that the overall desired land use pattern of the foothills is implemented.
(See Illus!ation 6.61
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9. Create an overlay district to hi~light a discreet geogJ:aphic region within Eagle's
Comprehensive Plan th~' showci;es the emergipg vit[culture industry unfolding in this
area.(See Map 6.5)
a. Consider modification of the City Code to allow ancillary uses (Bed & Breakfasts,
tasting rooms, bistros, etc.) to be ~~ly applied for and achieved.
b. Considera""n in this area should include: uniform signage, modified roadway
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design, limits on conflicW1&.l~d ~~jncludYt!; massing and scaling of buildings
and structures (including cell towers), increased limitations on building coverage.
c. Estar>1ish ~ity signage anJ promotion of this ~merging agricultural industry.
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regIon.
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rf!sort-aDd tourist uses may be developed in ~ fQ.othills. These uses should be sited so not
to deteriorate prime habitat or environmentally sensiti{'e area and should be exchanged for
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11. Due to the unique scenic and economic value of the ~iculturaVviticulture uses these uses
should be reviewed as a component of the overall open space des\gn.
12. Work with ACHD to establishment a unique road cross section for the district that may
include: wider shoulders for parking, gravel driveways and limited use of sidewalks.
13. Design a community that is the pinnacle of water conservation promoting limited
use/extraction, reuse and innovative irrigation and landscape design. If necessary land use
entitlements may be limited until sufficient potable and irrigation water is established.
14. Establish a land use pattern that promotes lar.ge scale and regionally significant services
located along existing regional transportation routes (State Highway16 & 55) while
promoting neighborhood scale services internally to the area.
15 . Work with Ada, Gem, and Boise Counties to ensure that the intent of City of Eagle plans
are understood by these jurisdictions.
a. The intent of the Eagle Foothills plan is to provide direction and incentive for land
to develop and incorporate within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Eagle.
b. It is the intent of the City of Eagle that all development usina this plan as a guide
connects to the City of Eagle municipal water system or be otherwise designated in
this plan or waived by the City of Eagle.
c. It is the intent that land uses within the Eagle Area Of City impact remain rurally
zoned (RP & RR) until they are annexed to the City of Eagle.
C. Access
1. Design a Foothills transportation network that is sized appropriately for the demands of
development in the foothills. (See Map 6.6)
a. Promote the use of roundabouts, multi-purpose trails and water efficient boulevard
treatments throughout the area. (See ACHD's NW Foothills Transportation Plan)
b. Promote the use of the unique road cross sections within the community and
neighborhood centers within the foothills.(See Illustration 6.7)
a. Work with the development community, ACHD and ITD to design the following
roadways as gateway corridors for the Foothills and the City of Eagle:
Willow Creek Road
State Highway 16
State Highway 55
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2. Promote internal City connections to the foothills to limit the use of the regional
transportation system for local trips, provide connections within the fabric of the overall
City, and provide alternatives for emengency services when needed. :.
a. Promote Linder Road and Hartley Road as the main north/south internal
connections.
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b. Wgr~itq.lang owners, ~"pers and ACHD i> assess the best alignment and
connection ofN. Eagle RoadJ\villo~ Creek Road into the Foothills.
c. Limit, when~ possiqle, rOldllCrossing ac~oss major i>pen space areas.
1. Establish desi.il1 criteria for the crossing and the potential separation of
vehicular and pe~estrianlequestrians at major roadways.
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2. Ensure that development plans include both motorized and non-motorized
circulation.
3. Establish a mechanism to ensure that transportation
im-ts are planned for and funded while multi-
Will
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modal options are int@grated into the design of the overall system.
c. Work with the appropriate transportation agencies to establish an achievable means
for the funding and construction of new rights of way in a previously underserved
area. Consideration may include extra-ordinary impact fees, concurrency
ordinances, local improvement districts and latecomer's fees.
4. Design a foothills transportation network that provides for an east/west roadway connection
between State Highway 16 & 55 to provide internally ienerated regional trips to move
safely and efficiently to/throuih the regional system.
5. Work with the Idaho Transportation Department to limit access to the State Highway
system throuih the development process and to establish thresholds for improvements to
the system, including grade separated interchanges, to limit the impacts on the regional
traffic flow.
6. Work with the ITD, ACHD and land owners to ensure that a regional roadway system is
developed to serve both the proposed development and the City at large.
7. Work with ACHD, ITD, Idaho Fish and Game, and land owners to establish locations and
standards for animal and recreation crossings and signage to ensure safe migration and
recreation throughout the Eagle Foothills and the relion.
a. Locate potential animal and recreational crossings on the transportation and open
space maps within the comprehensive plan.
b. Establish standards for recreation ancLhabitat crossing and signage standards as port
of the wildlife mitigation plan and preliminary plat process.
D. Desien
1. The design and development of the Eagle Foothills should include: water efficiency, fire
resistance, native plants and drought tolerance plants and, respect the rural foothills
character.
a. Water Efficiency: Develop an ordinance for water efficiency in the foothills that
includes:
1. Establish appropriate irrigation criteria for the Foothills including
maximum irrigated area, plants types and evapotranspiration rates.
2. The implementation of water efficient automatic irrigation systems for
landscape areas that include:
a. Moisture sensor
b. Automatic controller capable
of multiple start times/zones
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c. Limit spray heads to turf/flower beds only
d. Encouraae the use of reclaimed water for irrigation
e. Limits/regulate the use of outdoor water features (fountains/pools)
1. Encourage the use of water efficient fixtures and appliances within
buildings.
b. Landscaping: Develop landscape criteria, guidelines, ordinances and a community
education program appropriate to Foothills that includes the following:
1. A plant list of recommended/prohibited plants
2. Encour8@e the use of drought resistant native plants
3. Prepare a list of recommended plants that are native to the Eagle Foothills
4. Limit/regulate the use of turf (define maximum percentage of total
landscape area that can be turf) with adjustments based on the type of turf
used, i.e. a~eater percentage for lawns utilizing drought tolerant fescue
and rye turf rather than more water dependent Kentucky blue~ass
5. Encourage public education on progressive landscape principles
6. Establish policies for the re-vegetation of disturbed areas in the Foothills
7. Establish policies for use of native plants on non-irrigated slopes
c. Architecture and De.gn: Develop a Foothills specific architecture and site design
book that includes the following:
Architectural styles appropriate to foothills
Regulates Colors/materials
Ensure that development relates to surroundings
Promote high quality of design and workmanship
Provide incentives for Green buildin~s/water efficiency
Establish criteria for individual building siting
Clustering/range of densities and housing types
Forms/massing/scale
Roofs below sianificant ridgelines
Fire Resistant Materials
Utilization of best practices for defensible space, fire protection and suppression
1. Develop guidelines for development in the foothills that includes the
following:
a. Establish a pattern language
for the Eagle Foothills that
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composed informed citizens and
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6. Buffer and plantings in Foothills should be sensitive to foothills
characteristics and should not include uniform berms with mass plantings.
Berms, if used, should be shaped to blend in with the existing topography.
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E. Issues:
1. The City recognizes that the placement of development within the foothills will create the
need for significant improvements both internally and externally to the area. These impacts
should be adequately assessed and distributed among the land owners within the foothills.
a. The City and land owners should work with ACHD and ITD to establish a
mechanism for the review and assessment of the transportation costs associated with
the development of the E8@;le Foothills and the implementation of this plan.
1. Work with ACHD, ITD and/or other transportation authorities to pursue the
collections and dedication of impact fees for improvements specific to the
Eagle Foothills.
b. All development in the foothills should be limited until the provision of basic
municipal services can be established these include: sewer, municipal water, and
transportation.
2. All development within the Foothills Sub-area should connect to the City of
Eagle Municipal water service unless otherwise indicated by the City of
Eagle.
c. Development in the Foothills should be evaluated for the impacts it will have to the
existing city.
6.8.10.A Brookside Sub-Area
The Brookside Planning Area is an area in transition with the development of the Eagle Foothills to the
north of the site and the need to provide efficient access to the State Hiahway system. The alignment and
location for the northern and western portion of Brookside Lane is ideal for and new and consolidated
access point to State Highway 55. Due to the intensity of the transportation impacts to this site it is
important to look at a new mix of land uses in the area that address the impacts to the intersection of
State Highway 55 and Brookside while buffering and transitioning to the west and the established lar@;e
lot development along Beacon Light.
The Brookside Planning Area is designated for mixed use combining residential, office, limited retail and
a community center as designated in the Foothills Sub-area Plan. Transitioning and buffering to the area
immediately to the west of the planning will be paramount in the approval process for development in
this planning area. The Brookside planning area is subject to both the policies of this sub-area and the
policies of the Foothills sub-area. (See Map 6.8)
A. Uses
1. Uses in the Brookside Planning Area should be sensitive to the topography and limitations
of the site as well as to the surrounding residential uses to the south and west. The area is
seen as a true mixed use area providing a combination
of residential, office and community commercial to
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service the incorporated residential and neighboring residential uses.
2. The western portion of the planning area should retain a residential use transitioning for the
existing 5 acre lots alon!; Brookside into a mixed use center at the northern intersection of
Brookside Lane and State Hiu;hway 55. The use of lofts or second story residential may be
used in the office areas to capture some vehicle trips generated for the development.
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3. The existing 5 acres lots along State Hiahway 55 that take direct access to the highway
should be limited in development option until a parallel collector road can be established to
remove access to the highway.
4. Single use commercial should be discouraged in this area.
5. The future land uses in the Brookside PlanniJl!; Area are contingent on working with ITD,
ACHD and the City of Eagle to resolve access limitations to the State Highway 55 and
promoting the construction of an internal access road connectinlj north to Brookside Lane
and South to Beacon Light. Changes of use for a single unit/lot should be limited due to the
transportation constraints in the area.
6. Master planning for the individual lots along State Highway 55 is encouraged and small lot
re-zones should 1ge discouraged unless the access and design issues are acceptable to the
City and lTD.
B. Design
1. The Brookside Lane Planning Area should be master planned as much as possible to
provide innovative solutions to the access limitation issues in this planning area.
2. The design of the area should be internally focused capturing some trips from Highway 55,
the Foothills and Beacon Light Road through a limited access frontage road but providing a
mixture of residential uses to allow pedestrian circulation and vehicle trip capture.
3. Parking should be cooperative, when possible, to achieve additional parking for patrons
using the area and reduce the visual impact of individual parkin~ lots.
4. Signage for non-residential uses should be incorporated as a master sign plan rather than
individual signs when located along State Highwa's and entry corridors.
5. The area between the frontage road and existing hiihway and at the northern intersection of
Brookside Lane and Highway 55 should be landscaped and treated as an entry corridor to
the City of Eagle.
6. The Brookside Lane Planning Area should be designed with a frontage/internal access road
connectin~ from the northern intersection of Brookside Lane and State Highway 55 to a
newly cul-de-saced and re-aligned Brookside Lane and Beacon Ljljlht Road intersection.
7. The design of the Brookside planning area should
capitalize on Dry Creek providilJi; significant open
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space and place making ability within the planning area.
8. Pedestrian and equestrian connections should be encouraged along Dry Creek including a
wildlife and recreation crossing at State Highway 55.
C. Access
1. The future land uses in the Brookside Lane Plannina Area are continaent on working with
ITD, ACHD and the City of Eagle to resolve access limitations to the State Highway 55 and
the future need for an interchange at this location. Changes of use for a single unit/lot
should be discouraged. Due to the transportation constraints it is unlikely a sitlgle parcel
will be able to achieve alternative access alone. (See Map 6.8-Brookside Planning Area)
2. Access to State Highway 55 should be limited to the existing northern intersection at
Brookside Lane and Highway 55 and a realignment of the southern intersection of
Brookside Lane to connect with Beacon Light Road.
3. A frontqge/backage road should 1Je developred from the northern intersection of Brookside
Lane and Highway 55 to the new intersection of Brookside Lane and Beacon light.
4. A western extension of the northern alignment of Brookside Lane should 1Je developed to
provide access to the Foothills Sub-area.
5. A grade separated interchange should be encouraged at the northern intersection of
Brookside Lane and State Highway 55.
D. Issues
1. Due to the limited access allowed under the ITD Class Four Access Restrictions, the area
must be reviewed as a whole to ensure that individual lot access points are removed and
alternative access is provided for as redevelopment occurs.
2. All the property owners in the area are encouraged to coordinate and cooperate to address
site limitations with the affected agencies (ITD, ACHD, and Eagle) to avoid a situation
where the Brookside Lane Planning Area may be limited to existing residential land uses.
3. The 2030 Lon@ Range Transportation Plan identifies that Highway 55 would be at capacity.
Intensification of the development along this corridor could further congest this route.
6.8.11 88-44 and Ballantyne Planning Area
The SH-44 and Ballantyne Planning Area is located south of SH-44 between the planned intersection of
SH-44 and Ballantyne Road and the planned intersection at SH-44 and Eagle Island State Park. The
planning area is designated as Business Park to accommodate a growing technical industry within the
City and valley, to provide employment options for City residents, and as a recognition of the impacts of
the regional transportation network and neighboring land uses
(sewage treatment plant and state park) in the area.
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A. Uses
The land use and development policies specific to the SH-44 and Ballantyne Planning Area include
the following:
1. The area is to be developed as a business/technical park with limited ancillary uses.
2. The area should be designed to capitalize on the Boise River by providing trails and open
space throughout the area and ensuriIli public access to the river.
3. The area should be designed to provide sufficient space for corporate headquarters and
emerging technical uses in a park-like setting.
4. This area is intended to serve as a unique location for business and technical uses within the
City of Eagle to encourage the location of clean industry into the City while buffering
between the Eagle Sewer District Sewer Treatment facility to the east and Eagle Island
State Park to the west.
5. Small Neighborhood CommerciallLimited Service Commercial uses may be considered as
an ancillary uses which should not to exceed 10% of the buildable acres. Ancillary uses are
intended to be secondary and complimentary to the business and technical uses and
intended to provide support services to the planning area.
6. The area north of the Boise River should be improved with pathways and other amenities to
encourage active recreation and passive enjoyment of the river and riparian area.
7. All uses in the planning area should be designed with consistent architecture, design, and
signage as well as community design and art elements to create a campus feel throughout
the area.
8. Temporary/Corporate housing should be considered as a complementary ancillary use in
this area and should be scaled and desi.gned to be consistent with the needs of the primary
uses in the planning area.
9. Public access should be maintained to provide residents, business park employees and
guests' access to the greenbelt and river, similar to the access provided in the Eagle River
Area.
B. Access
1. Access to the SH-44 and Ballantyne Planning Area will be from the signalized intersections
of SH-44 at Ballantyne Road and Eagle Island State Park.
2. All access should be reviewed for compliance with the State StreetJ SH44 corridor
management plan.
3. A new internal collector parallel to SH-44 should be
built at the time of development to move traffic
within the area. All single-parcel access points to the
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State Highway should be eliminated/consolidated during the development process.
4. A pathway and trails network should be encouraaed to provide pedestrian access along the
Boise River connectina the SH-44 and Ballantyne Planninfj; Area to the existing City
pathway system.
c. Design
1. All uses in the planning area should be designed to fit into a park-like setting appropriate
for corporate headquarters and the emerging technical industry with consistent and
complimentary architecture, design, and signage.
2. The planning area should be designed to be internally focused, providing the ability to
capture or collect trips for the larger planning area with some limited trip capturing from
SH-44 and adjacent residential areas.
3. Parking should be cooperative and joint parking agreements should be encouraged. Due to
the intensity of use (need for semi-truck access) on-street parking should be avoided in this
area. Parking should be ~ouped between buildings on the site so not to locate large parking
lots adjacent to the Boise River view shed or SH44.
4. Signage should be uniform and should be focused to the interior of the development along
the parallel collector to ensure that the highway rights-of-way are not cluttered with
individual and monument signs. The planning area should include a single monument entry
sign at the signalized intersections to establish place making reference. Consistent design
elements should be repeated throughout the area to establish and maintain identity. Tall
landscape berms should be avoided alona SH-44 to prevent business park buildings from
being obscured but a landscaping buffer should be significant enough to separate the uses
from the State Highway and instill a park-like atmosphere.
D. Issues
1. One of the main concerns in developing this area for a variety of uses is the need to
maintain a balance among the various employment opportunities that the Business Park
designation affords. The goal is to create an environment where a broad range of
employment opportunities are available. To achieve this goal, commercial development
must be limited to uses intended to services the business use and should be limited to 10%
of the total planning area; big box uses should be prohibited.
2. Due to the electrical demands of the many business and technical park uses, the plannin.g
area should identify a site for an electrical substation. If a substation is not sited early in the
development of the area, it is likely the intent of this planning area to function as a technical
park will be limited.
3. To achieve this fi;oal, commercial development must consist of larger corporate/employment
uses, with ancillary support uses comprising no more than 10% of the total planning area;
big boxes should be prohibited.
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CHAPTER 7 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND HAZARD
AREAS
7.1 Topography
The City of Eagle is located approximately 8 miles northwest of downtown Boise. The City rests upon
the relatively flat fluvial floodplain of the Boise River, at an elevation of2,555 feet above mean sea
level. The topo~aphy of the Eagle impact area is one of slight elevation differences across the valley
floor. From a point two miles south of Eagle near Highway 20 to another point one mile north of Eagle
along Dry Creek, the land's elevation varies by only 45 feet. The northeastern comer of the impact area
skirts the lower reaches of the Boise Front foothills where more pronounced topographical differences
can be noted.
The valley floor immediately south of Eagle is dissected by both the north and south channels of the
Boise River. Approximately 3/4 of a mile to the north of the river is a bench that rises about 40 feet
above the valley floor. This bench divides the City of Eagle into two distinctive physical units. The
land below the Bench consists of low lying floodplain sediments with a tabletop elevation form. The
lands upon the bench are representative of older, more dissected deposits from the Boise Front. These
lands have a more rolling topographic appearance.
Because of the Boise River channels and Dry Creek, several flood plain areas exist.
7.2 Soils
The soils of the region consist of at least nine (9) major series with numerous subsidiaries of each soil
type as defined by the u.s. Soil Conservation Service. While numerous minerals are lacking, there are
deposits of sand and gravel.
7.3 Climate
Precipitation in the E~le area averages between 8-12 inches per year. December and January are
typically the months of maximum fog or low stratus cloud conditions.
7.4 Geology
The primary geology of the Eagle area consists of material from the Idaho Batholith. The City of Eagle
is situated within the defined Broadway Terrace, thus making Eagle one of the prime locations for sand
and .gravel extraction.
7.1.5 Water Resources
7.'5.1 Surface Water:
The Boise River carries water for irr~ation and provides fishing, water-fowl hunting (not permitted in
city limits), and recreation.
Dry Creek is an intermittent stream which joins the Boise River
immediately west of the Ea@;le town site.
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The Ea~le planning area is crossed by eight irrigation systems: the Fanners Union Canal, New Dry
Creek Canal, New Union Ditch, Breshears Lateral, Ballantyne Canal, the Mason Catline Canal, Capital
View Canal and the Boise Valley Canal.
7 Jfi.2 Groundwater:
In the area north of the Boise River, the flow is generally in a southwest direction towards the Boise
River.
The City of Eagle is heavily dependent on groundwater and its rechange for drinking water and for
industrial purposes.
7.6 Air Quality
The Treasure Valley area, where Eagle is located, is the most highly populated area in Idaho and may
experience significant emissions from automobiles. During certain times of severe inversions and fires,
some reduction in air quality may be experienced.
7.7 PlanUJ and Wildlife
A wide variety of plant and animal species lives in the City and Area of City Impact (AOI) ranging from
big aame, .game birds, larae and small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Of these, some
are of special concern to federal and state agencies, either due to ~ame management considerations or to
risks to the species locally or regionally. The people in Idaho actively participate in outdoor related
recreation on a regular basis (US Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service and US
Department of Commerce, US Census Bureau. 2001 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and, and
Wildlife-Associated Recreation.). These numbers demonstrate the importance of wildlife to Idaho
residents.
Idaho Participation in Wildlife Related Activities in 2001, from the 2001 National Survey of Fishing,
Hunting and, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation.
Table 7.1
type of activity participation dollars spent on
(# people involved) activity
hunting 151,000 $153,175,000
fishing 261,000 $218,485,000
wildlife watching 388,000 $137,857,000
Plant and wildlife populations must be considered during planning processes to comply with federal and
state laws, and:
1. To ensure that the important environmental features of the City and its AOI are protected
and enhanced. .
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2. To protect plant, fish, wildlife, and recreation resources. (Eagle CP p.3)
Species of concern include plants, as well as game and non-game species. Some of the game animals
found within the City of Eagle or the Area of City Impact (AOI) include mule deer, elk, California quail,
chukar, Hun@;arian partridge, and the ring-necked pheasant. A number of species have been identified by
federal, state and local agencies as being of special concern due to decreasing numbers or loss of
habitat. Non-game species of concern that may occur within the City of Eagle or the AOI include:
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· Two amphibians: the northern leopard frog, and Woodhouse's toad;
. Two snakes: the~ound snake,-_and longnose snake;
· Five raptors: the bald eagle, pJegrine falcon, ferruginous hawk, merlin and western
burrowing owl;
· Four other birds: the mountain quail, long-billed curlew, loggerhead shrike, and lesser
goldfinch;
· Four bats: the long-legged myotis, pallid bat, Townsend's bi~-eared bat, and western small-
footed myotis;
· Two other mammals: the southern Idaho ground squirrel and Merriam's shrew, and
· Two plant species: slick spot peppergrass (Lepidium papilliferum) and Aase's Onion
(Allium aasea).
(None of these species have Federal protection, and only one, the southern Idaho ground
squirrel, is a candidate for Threatened and Endangered Species classification)
Wildlife in the City of Eagle and the AOI also include the more common and much watched animals
typically observed while living, workin@ and recreating here. These include diverse son~birds,
waterfowl, ospreys, foxes, coyotes, badgers, raccoons, breaver, otters and muskrats. Watchiqg the
activities of these animals deepens the daily and recreational experiences in Eagle.
7.7.1 Wildlife Habitat
Plant and wildlife populations rely on available habitat for the requirements of life, i.e. food, shelter,
water, and space/ territory. In Southwest Idaho, a region of limited moisture, these species have either
adapted to low water conditions or are found in areas with available water. There are two primary types
of native habitat present within and adjacent to the City and AOI of Eagle, riparian/wetland habitats and
upland habitats. However, existing habitat in the area has !;enerally been altered over time and exhibits
limited pre-European conditions. Alteration of habitat in the area has !;enerally been associated with
historic human uses, such as residential and commercial development, farming, grazing, and recreation.
These activities have resulted in the establishment and expansion of exotic non-native species and
increased wildfire frequency. Changes in vegetation over time have adversely affected the overall
diversity of native species present, as well as their populations.
Riparian communities generally make up the smallest percent of the area, but support the greatest
diversity of plant and wildlife species. Since water is a limited commodity in the Treasure Valley, these
areas are very important to consider for protection as Eaale development progresses. In contrast,
uplands make up the largest amount of area, but with fewer dependent species. However, this does not
mean it is unimportant, because the animals using these lands are highly adapted to the native conditions
and most thrive best within these communities. In addition, these areas are required for migratory paths
and connectivity between riparian communities. Upland habitat is
crucial for big.game winter range, as well as the unique species
that utilize the sa!;ebrush/grasslands native to this area.
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Riparian vegetation consists of the plants (grasses, sedges, rushes, forbs, shrubs and trees) found along
perennial and ephemeral bodies of water. Typically these species include black cottonwood, choke
cherry, willow species, red-osier dogwood, ~olden currant, Wood's rose, and numerous grasses, sed~es,
rushes, and herbs. This vegetation provides habitat for songbirds, otters, beaver, foxes, raccoons, big
game, various amphibian species, insects, and numerous other wildlife species. Osprey, bald eagles,
hawks, and other raptors use these areas for nesting and foraging. Riparian areas are currently found
within the Boise River and Dry Creek floodplains, with a patchwork of smaller, fra&mented riparian
communities found in unnamed drainages throughout the area. In addition to these areas, degraded
creek and drainage areas that currently do not support riparian vegetation may be appropriate for habitat
improvement, and should not be disregarded.
Native upland vegetation in the City of Eagle and theAOI consists of the plant communities generally
associated with higher elevation shrub steppe/grassland communities throughout the Snake River Plains.
Typically the canopy of these communities include some combination of mountain, Wyoming or Great
Basin big sagebrush, green or gray rabbit brush, or antelope bitterbrush. Species composition is
generally dependent on site conditions and historic use of the area. Grasses found in these communities
include bottlebrush squirrel tail, Idaho fescue, basin wild rye, bluebunch wheatgrass, Sandbera's
bluegrass, needle and thread, three-awn, sand drop seed, Indian rice:grass, prairie June grass, and others.
However, most of the habitat found in this area has been dewaded over time, resulting in wide-spread
chqes in the composition and structure of the communities. These communities are generally
dominated by invasive and noxious weed species, including cheatgrass, medusa head wild rye, crested
wheat grass, intermediate wheatgrass, witch ~ass, fox-tail barley, purple loosestrife, whitetop, Canada
thistle, poison hemlock, puncture vine, rush skeletonweed and other invasive and noxious weed species.
The establishment of these species generally results in the reduction or elimination of native species
unless strong rehabilitation measures are taken. Such measures include mechanical, chemical, or
biological treatments to potentially controVmanage the establishment of new populations and spread of
existing populations. The use of seeding and planting native grasses, forbs and shrubs can also be used
to control invasive and noxious weed species by increasing the community's resiliency after a
disturbance, such as fire, and to resist the establishment of invasive species.
Therefore, areas with residual native communities are extremely valuable for native seed sources and
wildlife species. However, even those areas with si~ificant disturbance, dominated by invasive non-
natives can still provide habitat for wildlife. The native areas in the Boise Foothills, particularly in the
eastern part of the AOI, are important foragina areas for resident mule deer herds, as well as residual
migratory populations of pronghorn antelope, mule deer, and elk. In the winter these areas are critical to
the survival of these species when snow covers the mountains and foothills to the north.
Rare plants are also of concern in the City of Ea@;le and the AOI. Populations of two rare species found
in the Foothills are Aase's onion and Slickspot peppe~ass. Neither, currently has federal protection on
private lands, but development is encouraged to protect these species for if conservation measures are
not undertaken to protect these populations, listing as threatened species may occur.
Connectivity between areas of habitat is critical to maintain healthy populations. Many wildlife
populations in the AOI rely on the ability to move from one area to another in order to take advantage of
different habitat requirements. For example, deer and elk summer
in the mountains northeast of the City of Eagle, but require low
elevation habitat to foraae in when snows cover the high ground.
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Wildlife populations also move between patches of habitat for dispersal, as when conditions become
adverse in one patch of habitat, or when young animals are leaving their birth area. This is best
achieved by establishing small concentrated areas of human impact, gradually decreasing in
concentration the further from the center, to the periphery which should be surrounded by large
contiguous stands of undeveloped open space. Undeveloped open space can include wildlands and
agricultural fields in some instances. However, manicured parks and golf courses provide limited
habitat for only a few species. Therefore, these types of communities should not be considered as a
method of connectivity for wildlife.
7.8 Hazard Areas
The Floodplains of the Boise River and Dry Creek constitute the only hazard areas within the Eagle
AOI. Future areas may be added to the Comprehensive Plan when deemed necessary.
Areas of flooding consist of two parts: (1) the floodway which is the most severe area of floodin8
characterized by deep and fast moving water; and (2) the floodplain which is less severe than the
floodway and is characterized by shallower and slower moving waters at the time of flooding.
The Dry Creek floodplain has a potential for flash flooding while the Boise River would probably flood
due to seasonal weather conditions. ~
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A natural state, such as a greenbelt, a wildlife habitat, an agricultural area, an open space area, a
recreational area and/or a nature area, may be encouraged in the 100-year floodplain of the Boise River
and Dry Creek.
The floodway is shown as a generalized area only on the Land Use Map. The Federal Emef!;ency
Management Administration (FEMA) maps show specifically where the floodway and floodplain
boundaries are located. (Also, see Eagle City Code for definitions of terms relating to the floodplain
areas. )
7.9 Goats
A. Special concern and attention should be given to the preservation of fish, wildlife, water resources,
air quality, agriculture, open space and recreation/nature areas when implementing planning and
zoning decisions.
B. To provide special concern and attention to the preservation of native wildlife, fish and plants, water
resources, air quality, agriculture, open space and recreation/natural ar~as when implementing
planning and zoning decisions. ~
C. Recoanize the importance of wildlife habitat, and plan development to maintain and enhance native
wildlife.
7.9.1 Objectiv85
A. To provide and protect riparian habitat that provide crucial food, shelter and water for resident and
migratory wildlife by protecting existing and rehabilitating
degraded riparian corridors.
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To provide upland wildlife with adequate open space to minimize the disturbance of human actions.
B.
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To provide large areas of connectivity between areas of wildlife usage for the seasonal migration
and dispersion of big ~ame, migrating birds, and other species.
To protect unique and important features such as rare plant populations, colonial wildlife features,
rare species, springs and hi@;h quality native plant communities.
To integrate development into the landsca~ in order to avoid destruction of habitat.
7.9.2 Policiel
A. Encourage development with a small footprint on the land, leaving large contiguous areas of open
space in perpetuity.
B. Link protected habitat areas with each other using areas of limited development.
c. Encourage the City to develop working relationships with Idaho Department ofFish and Game.
D. Consider wildlife issues when developin~ housin@ and transportation corridors.
E. Encourage water conservation and wildlife habitat through the use of native vegetation in
developments and transportation corridors.
F. Encourage innovative water resource protections; use gray water for landscape and limit uses of
fertilizer and pesticides.
G. Encourage control of invasive and noxious weed species throughout AOI.
7.9.2 Implementation Strategies
A. Establish a detailed environmental review process and approval process that recognizes the
importance of plant and wildlife habitat, including the following features:
1. Emphasizes connectivity between areas;
2. Development of a rapid environmental review template for use in all foothill areas;
3. Clear description of additional assessments needed if there are issues of concern, such as the
presence of rare plants or a raptor nest;
4. Process to provide all species inventory information to the Idaho Conservation Data Center
(CDC);
5. Process to consult with State and Federal Wildlife Agencies on big Kame impacts for all
Foothills development;
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6. Process to develop a community recreation plan in conjunction with a regional plan; and
7. A process to design and incorporate an integrated pest management plan for the AOI and
each individual development.
B. Require developers to complete an environmental assessment and mitigation plans prior to final
plan submittal. This will include a species inventory and report on any species of concern, and will
incorporate wildlife habitat in transportation considerations.
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c. Require developers in sensitive areas (Foothills or riparian areas) to retain at least 40% of the gross
acrea.ge as open space in large conti.guous blocks.
D. Require developers to demonstrate funding for long term habitat mitigation projects, including
habitat rehabilitation, resident education, weed control, water project development, and others as
necessary.
E. Establish a process to review transportation corridors for wildlife impacts; traffic speeds may be
limited in areas adjacent to riparian corridors, in seasons of high wildlife use, or at night to avoid
collision. This avoids the necessity of faunal crossings; these bridges or tunnels provide access
across the roadway to all species. Of particular problems are fences and barricades. These should
be avoided if possible.
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CHAPTER 8 - TRANSPORTATION
8.1 Background
Transportation planning and land use planning should 1Je compatible with Eagle's transportation system
and should take into account projected land use as depicted on the Eagle Land Use Map.
The City's existing network of roadways represents only a portion of the transportation system needed
to serve future growth and development. The Western Planning Area and the North Foothills Planning
Area contain very few local or collector roads and rely on section line roads for the primarily
agricultural uses and rural residential uses. As the City continues to experience growth, population will
increase and the number of vehicles using the transportation system will increase. A viable public transit
system and a dedicated pathway system are parts of the overall transportation system development.
In addition to adding new streets and roadways, modifications and extensions to the existiIli routes will
be necessary in order to create a fully integrated, modem, efficient transportation system that will
effectively serve the residents of the City, the business community and the traveling public.
The City of Eagle TransportationlPathway Network Maps #1, #2, and #3, illustrate various proposed
classifications of roadways that are included in the Eagle City limits and Eagle Area of Impact.
Network Map #4 depicts the proposed Pathway Plan. Map #5 illustrates the Foothills Planning Area.
8.2 Street Classifications
A roadway system must include a number of streets, each of which are designated to handle a particular
type and amount of traffic. The Community Planning Association (COMPASS) Functional Street
Classification Map illustrates the various classifications of roadways that are included in the Ada
County roadway system. The Eagle section of the COMPASS Functional Street Classification Map and
Regional Transportation Plan should consider the City of Eagle TransportationlPathway Network Maps
#1 and #2.
In general, there are several types of streets in the street hierarchy.
· Principal arterials provide major circulation and movement through urban areas and to
connect with major activity centers and freeways outside the City of Eagle. Principal arterials
are regional roadways and provide travel routes for longer trips. On-street parking is prohibited.
· Minor arterials are similar to principal arterials but serve to carry through traffic by connecting
with and augmenting the principal arterial system. Minor arterials are typically section line
roads. On-street parking is prohibited.
· Foothills arterials are another type of arterial that provides primary circulation and movement
within rural low-density areas (i.e.: one unit per two-acre and lower). They connect with major
activity centers within the Foothills regions and provide access routes to the principal arterials.
Foothills arterials vary from other arterials by the specific design standards and not by their
function. On-street parking is prohibited.
· Collector streets intercept traffic from local streets and
carry the traffic to the nearest arterial street. Collector
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streets may extend for one or more miles and serve to connect the developed areas within a
section to the arterial roadway network. Collectors may provide access to larger parcels or
development~ with high trip generation. On-street parking is typically prohibited.
. Residential collector streets intercept traffic from local streets and minor numbers of abuttin~
parcels and carry the traffic to a standard collector or arterial street. Residential collectors
typically extend less than one-half mile in length. Residential collectors may provide access to
local streets, multi-family developments or planned unit developments. On-street parkin~ may
be permitted under special circumstances.
. Local streets serve to provide direct access to the abutting properties, individual homes or small
traffic generators. On-street parking is typically permitted.
8.2.1 Principal Arterial
Mobility Function:
The primary function of a principal arterial is to provide major circulation and movement through urban
areas and to connect with major activity centers and freeways. A principal arterial may serve motorized
and non-motorized transportation needs and may include up to seven vehicular traffic lanes. On-street
parkina is prohibited.
Access Function:
Access from other roadways is controlled and subordinate to traffic on the principal arterial street.
Direct lot access is prohibited or severely restricted. Combined access points are encouraged. The
City's Access Management Plan should be the final determination of any site access plan.
Rieht-of- Way:
As shall be determined by the Highway District havingjurisdiction with recommendations by the City
and seriously considered by the Highway District.
8.2.2 Foothills Principal Arterial
Foothills Principal Arterials is similar to other principal arterials with s~cific design standards unique
to the Foothills reaion.
Mobility Function:
The primary function of the Foothills arterials is to provide major circulation and movement within
developina areas of the Foothills region. The Foothills arterials will connect with major activity centers
and existing and proposed principal arterials.
Special desiin characteristics may be considered for Foothills arterials as a means to mitigate
topographic, environmental, noise and li~ting impacts. A ruraVfoothills arterial may serve motorized
and non-motorized transportation with center turn lanes only at driveways and/or street intersections
that are expected to generate a minimum of 500 vehicle trips per day, or where determined to be
necessary for safety by ACHD. On-street parking is typically prohibited.
Access Function:
Access to F""thills arterials is typically less restrictive than principal arterials. Direct lot access is
typically restricted. Direct lots access may be considered in
Foothills regions with large lots and topographic constraints.
Combined access points are normally combined. The City's
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Access Mana.gement Plan should be the final determination of any site access plan.
Right-of- Way:
The Hiahway District havinajurisdiction shall determine the minimum right-of-way. The City may
establish a larger right-of-way based consideration for topography, visual impacts, the planned pathway
system and other design considerations. Any special right-of-way requirements shall be communicated
and considered by the Highway District.
8.2.3 Minor Arterial
Mobility Function:
The primary function of a minor arterial is to carry through traffic by connecting with and augmenting
the principal arterial system. A minor arterial may serve motorized and non-motorized transportation
needs, be designed with the minimum street section needed to accommodate projected traffic volume,
and in conformance with the Long Range Transportation Plan of COMPASS. On-street parking is
prohibited.
Access Function:
Access to other roadways is less restrictive than principal arterials. Direct lot access is restricted
prohibited or severely restricted. Combined access points are encouraged. The City's Access
Man8&ement Plan should hie the final determination of any site access plan.
~t-of- Way:
As shall t.e determined by the Highway District having jurisdiction with recommendations by the City
and seriously considered by the Hi.ghway District.
8.2.3 Foothill. Minor Arterial.
Foothills Minor Arterials are similar to other minor arterials with specific desi@;ll standards unique to the
Foothills region.
Mobility Function:
The primary function of the Foothills arterials is to provide major circulation and movement within
developing areas of the Foothills region. The Foothills arterials will connect with major activity centers
and existing and proposed principal arterials.
Special design characteristics may be considered for Foothills arterials as a means to mitigate
topographic, environmental, noise and liahting impacts. A ruraVfoothills arterial may serve motorized
and non-motorized transportation with center turn lanes only at driveways and/or street intersections
that are expected to generate a minimum of 500 vehicle trips per day, or where determined to be
necessary for safety by ACHD. On-street parking is prohibited.
Access Function:
Access to Foothills arterials is typically less restrictive than principal arterials. Direct lot access is
typically restricted. Direct lots access may be considered in Foothills regions with 18fF lots and
topographic constraints. Combined access points are normally combined. The City's Access
Management Plan should be the final determination of any site
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Right-of- Way:
The Highway District having jurisdiction shall determine the minimum right-of-way. The City may
establish a larger right-of-way based consideration for topography, visual impacts, the planned pathway
system and other design considerations. Any special right-of-way requirements shall be communicated
and considered by the Highway District.
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 ~ designed with the minimum street
section to accommodate the projected vehicle volume and in conformance with the current Long Range
Transportation Plan of COMPASS. On-street parking is typically prohibited.
Access Function:
To provide limited and controlled access to commercial and industrial areas and to residential
neighborhoods. Direct lot access is typically restricted. The City's Access Mana@;ement Plan should be
the final determination of any site access plan.
Ri@ht-of-Wav
As shall be determined by the Highway District having jurisdiction with recommendations by the City
and seriously considered by the Highway District.
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8.2.5 Residential Collectors
Mobility Function:
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The primary function of a residential collector street is to intercept traffic from local streets and minor
numbers of abutting parcels and carry the traffic to a collector or arterial street. A secondary function is
to service abutting property. The ACHD allowed length and number of vehicle trips per day on
residential collectors is less than collectors. The residential collector street may serve motorized and
non-motorized transportation needs, and be designed with the minimum street section to accommodate
the projected vehicle volume. On-street parking may be prohibited.
Access Function:
To provide limited and controlled access to residential neighborhoods. Direct lot access is typically
restricted.
Right-of- Way:
As shall ee determined by the Highway District havingjurisdiction with recommendations by the City
and seriously considered by the Highway District.
8.2.6 Local Roadways
Mobility Function:
The primary function of a local street is to serve abutting property. Local streets are to be designed to
allow on-street parkina and discourage continuous or
unobstructed flow of traffic throu@h residential nei@;hborhoods.
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Access Function:
To normally provide abuttiIl@ properties with unrestricted access to the local street unless the street is a
local commercial street, in which case access restrictions may apply.
Right-of- Way:
As shall be determined by the Highway District havin~jurisdiction with recommendations by the City
and seriously considered by the Highway District.
All roadways not classified as arterials or collectors are considered local roadways.
8.3 City of Eagle Functional Pathway Classifications
An effective pathway system should include a combination of Paths and Lanes. The City of E8jle
TransportationlPathway Network Maps (See Maps 8.1, 8.2, 6.6, & 8.3) illustrate the various
classifications and locations that are included in the pathway system and described as follows:
8.3.1 Bike Lanes
Function:
Primarily used as a lane for bicycles and other non-motorized uses.
Location:
Bike Lanes usually exist on the same pavement surface as motorized lanes. Arterials and collectors
should 00 provided with bike lanes on each side of the roadway. Bike lanes may be required on rural
and Foothills arterials ifno parallel pathway is available.
8.3.2 Paths
Function:
To provide for recreation and alternative transportation; important to provide safe continuous
thorouehfares with minimal cross flow of vehicular traffic.
Location:
Unlike the bike lanes that are part of roadways, Paths are routes that are not directly part of an
established roadway. Paths could be located on their own corridors and separated from roadways. This
could include utility easements, irrigation canals, adjacent to rivers or creeks, or on established
recreational routes. Paths could also be located alonl 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.
8.4 Goals
A. Roadway System Goals
1. Develop a transportation system to serve the planned land uses of the City of Eagle and its
Area of Impact. The transportation system should provide reMional connectivity to
neighboring cities and regions.
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2. Maintain the functional and connectivity of the street system for current users, emef!;ency
response efforts, and for use by future generations.
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3. Using sound land use and transportation relationships, develop alternate routes or corridors
for ACHD planners to evaluate that best emphasize the needs of developi~ areas while
lessenin& the potential for congestion. This is typically implemented through the
development review process.
4. Protect and buffer homes, businesses, sidewalks and pathways, parks and opens spaces from
the adverse impacts of roadways and traffic. Reasonable design measures should include
narrower street sections, medians, alleys, landscapin~, pathways and trails, and the desi8D
of bridges and other structures.
5. Develop an access management plan for the arterial, collector and local street system.
Communicate the access management plan to the ITD, the ACHD and the local
development community.
6. Work regionally to develop a new east-west principal arterial in the Foothills region north
of the SH-44 Corridor. The goal of this new arterial is to improve east-west connectivity
between northern Canyon County and the Downtown Boise region. This route may involve
more than one County Government. This route would complement the current planning
efforts by CaMP ASS and ACHD to enhance the Beacon Light Road/Purple Sage Road and
Hill Road corridors. Other east-west routes are becoming increasingly congested.
7. Work regionally to support a new east-west connection between SH-16 and SH-55 within
the Foothills region. This route would complement the current planning efforts by
COMPASS and ACHD to enhance the Beacon Light Road/Purple Sage Road and Hill Road
corridors.
8. Develop transportation strategies for the North Foothills area. The plan should be
consistent with the balanced, long-term goals of the existing street system within the City of
Eagle.
9. Develop a citywide plan and policy on measuring and implementing a means of
concurrently improving the transportation and public transit systems with the approval of
new developments. Create a concurrency ordinance to ensure the adequate funding of
transportation and transit system improvements at the time of development.
10. Protect and support the existing and planned roadway system connecting the City of Eagle
to the area south of the Boise River. Protect the operational integrity of the existing river
crossings at Eagle Road and Linder Road. Support the current regional plans to develop
two new river crossings in the SH-55 and SH-16 alignments.
11. To the extent possible, roadway and pathway designs shall conform to the natural terrain
and contours of the land.
12. Protect community identity and values of important
roads from unnecessary expansion by adopting
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specific designs and cross sections for these roads (ie: North Eagle Road).
B. Public Transit Goals
1. Encourage the development of a local and regional public transit system. The public transit
system is to provide basic mobility for some, alternative transportation for others, and a
non-drive alone mode for everyone.
2. Optimize the effectiveness of public transit thro~ supporting land use decisions.
3. Promote land use changes and redevelopment plans in key areas that provide densities and
activities that promote the use and efficiency of a public transit system.
4. Work regionally with COMPASS and Valleyride to plan for the potential of a regional rail
or bus rapid transit system. The SH-44, SH-16, SH-55 and US 20-26 corridors have the
greatest potential.
5. Evaluate concepts to fund the operation and expansion of the regional public transit system
and facilities.
6. Coordinate with the Land Use Elements of the Comprehensive Plan to establish potential
transit nodes in the future transit corridors.
C. Pathway System Goals
1. Encourage the development of a local and regional pathway system. The design of the
pathway system should be coordinated with other elements of the City's Comprehensive
Plan. The pathway system is to provide basic mobility for some and a non-drive alone mode
for everyone.
2. Work re&ionally to integrate the pathway system with the ongoil'\g planning and design
efforts for the SH-44, SH-16, SH-55 and US 20-26 corridors
3. Support the concept and goals of demand management strategies, such as telecommuting,
ride-sharitli, park-and-ride facilities, etc. to reduce overall travel demand.
8.'5 ObjectiveI
A. Encourage completion of the existing street system and creation of new links, within reasonable
constraints, as the transportation system develops.
B. Encouraae the preservation of right-of-way for future:grade-separated intersections where
appropriate within the SH-44, SH-55, US 20-26 and SH-16 corridors.
C. Maintain a land use decision-making process that is supportive of the operational characteristics
identified in the most recent Regional Transportation Plan for Ada County of record, and which is
protective of living environments along streets. Balance the
regional need for connectivity with the local needs of
access ibi lity.
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D. Ensure that corridor planning, roadway route selection and other transportation system development
consider the impact on the development potential of adjacent and under-developed lands.
E. Promote land use policies that limit access as necessary to maintain safe and efficient operation of
the existing street system while allowini reasonable access to individual development parcels.
F. Maintain safe and comfortable neighborhoods by minimizing speeding and cut-throu!;h traffic while
avoidilli cul-de-sac streets that isolate individual neiahborhoods.
G. Coordinate with the Community Planning Association (COMPASS), Ada County Highway District
(ACHD), Valley Regional Transit (VRT), and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) to ensure
consistency between transportation system improvements and the land use plans and decisions of
the City of Eagle and surrounding city and county governments.
H. Develop transportation strategies for the North Foothills area. The Foothills Area Plan should
consider the follow planning elements:
1. Coordinate the land use plans and the roadway system to ensure that build out traffic levels
conform to the established levels of service determined with an Adequate Public Facilities
Plan.
2. Consider the traffic impacts generated by traffic and buffer any new developments within
the North Foothills Area on the developed areas of Eagle.
3. Develop typical street cross sections for local collector, arterial and limited access
roadways. The City shall work with ACHD and ITD to ensure that the approved street
sections are implemented in projects in the North Foothills area.
4. Integrate roadway desi~ measures to mitigate or buffer the abuttin~ land uses from the
adverse impacts of roadways and traffic volumes and noise.
5. Balance the design needs of the expanded regional roadway system with the potential
impacts on the new developments and the redevelopment of surrounding lands.
6. Review development standards and plannini ioals by acknowledging that roadway systems
and development and increased traffic volumes affect traffic operations.
7. Adapt the roadway and pathway plans to the natural terrain and contours of the abutting
lands.
8. Assess the feasibility of a transit system expansion based upon allowed development
densities, development phasing, and available financing.
9. Integrate a pathway system for appropriate pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian access to
neighborhoods, activity centers, public facilities, existing pathways and the Ri~e To Rivers
Pathway Plan.
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I. Provide the opportunity for transportation system design alternatives in the Foothills as a means to
minimize environmental impacts and foster the unique characteristics of the Foothills.
J. Encourage alternative transportation forms such as walking, biking, and carpooling. Create
opportunities for walking and biking between neighborhoods. Provide pedestrian and bicycle routes
to all elementary and middle schools. Develop and maintain a safe-route-to school program.
K. Promote alternative forms of transportation to minimize travel demand, reduce congestion, maintain
accessibility and promote health and fitness.
8.6 Implementation Strategiel
8.6.1 Roadway Strategiel
A. Work in conjunction with the Ada County Highway District (ACHD), Idaho Transportation
Department (ITD), and Community Planning Association (COMPASS) to classify roadways on the
City of Ea,;le TransportationlPathway Network Maps # 1, #2, #3 incorporated into this
Comprehensive Plan by reference. The Maps are to assure conformity to designations as delineated
on the Land Use Map. The maps shall be provided to the Community Planning Association for
input into the Community Planning Association's Functional Street Classification Map and Regional
Transportation Plan.
B. Continue to participate in regional transportation planning (as is currently done through the
Community Plannina Association) to develop and update long-range transportation plans and
provide a foundation for major project selection by ACHD and ITD in the City of Eagle and Ada
County.
C. The most recently adopted Reaional Transportation Plan for Ada County of record is adopted by
reference as part of the City of Eagle Comprehensive Plan.
D. The City should participate in regional or long-range transportation and public transit planning
efforts that impact the City.
E. Periodically review the street classification system and work with ACHD and the Community
Plannine Association to amend the street classification system as needed. Any street
reclassifications shall be contingent upon an analysis of existing street configuration, existing land
uses, lotting patterns, location of structures, impact on neighborhoods and area-wide transportation
needs. Upgradini of residential streets to collector and arterial status shall be discouraged and shall
only occur where a significant community-wide need can be identified as part of the adopted
Regional Transportation Plan.
F. Integrate all modes of travel to reduce travel and support air quality improvement measures.
G. Encourage roadway design standards and roadway classifications that are consistent with the Idaho
Transportation Department (ITD), Ada County Hiahway District (ACHD), Community Planning
Association COMPASS, and other agencies that may be responsible for roadway planning and
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H. Review the City's transportation priorities including roadway widening, signalization and other
improvements in concert with the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) within the City limits
and Impact Area.
L Evaluate the impact to the City of all roadway improvements and roadway extensions.
J. Accelerate the development of the extension of Highway 55 and State Highway 16 across the east
end of Eagle Island to Chinden Boulevard ~enerally as shown on the City of Eagle
Transportation/Pathway Network Map # 1 and within the Community Planning Association long
range transportation plan.
K. Work regionally to integrate the pathway system with the ongoing planniIlg and design efforts for
the SH-44, SH-16, SH-55 and US 20-26 corridors.
8.6.2 Specific Design Strategiel
A. Encouraje 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 settiqg the sidewalk back infeasible. Meandering
sidewalks should be required if permitted under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and
where space permits. A planter strip of sufficient width for street trees between the sidewalk and
roadway should be required. Where adequate facilities exist, efforts should t.e made to provide a
canopy effect over the roadways. The type of street trees used should be those that have root
systems that have proven to not cause sidewalk or curb damage when in close proximity to such
improvements. Root barriers should be required.
B. Design and/or align roads to preserve sianificant existing trees wherever practical; safety shall not
be compromised.
c. Support the access restriction policies of the Ada County Highway District and the Idaho
Transportation Department at a minimum. The access restrictions shall be based upon the most
stringent future use of the roadway. Temporary accesses may be considered in areas with a
developing regional roadway network.
D. Limit access to all arterial streets.
E. Discoura.ge direct lot access to parcels abutting arterial and collector streets.
F. Encourage shared driveways on collector streets and streets in the Central Business District.
G. Develop methods, such as cross-access ageements, frontage and backage roads, to reduce the
number of existing access points onto arterial streets.
H. Work with adjacent jurisdictions to develop more restrictive access limitations than presently exist
for arterials and highways of regional transportation importance.
I. "Cut-through" traffic or ''traffic routed through" a
neighborhood on local streets from arterial streets shall be
discouraged through the development review process, through
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the provision of an adequate arterial and collector system and through the use of appropriate traffic
calming and traffic control strategies. Avoiding cul-de-sac streets that isolate individual
neighborhoods.
J. Encourage planning of local roadway systems that will provide for intra-neighborhood connectivity.
The connecting roadways should be designed to not become collectors and to discourage traffic
from cutting through neiaJlborhoods to go from a collector or arterial to another collector or arterial.
Such intra-neighborhood connectivity is for emergency and delivery vehicles and for local
intra-neighborhood access.
K. Encourage traffic calminlj; in a way that minimizes adverse effects on adjacent streets.
L. Work with Ada County Highway District, local developers and neighborhoods in the operation of a
local traffic-calming policy that balances the needs of the roadway, the drivers, pedestrians,
bicyclists, and the traveling public.
M. A collector street system shall be pursued within each square mile of development adequate to serve
the density of development. Special requirements may be considered in the rural and Foothills
development areas or other places where topo!faphic constraints or low traffic volumes limit the
need for the mid-mile collector road system. Suggestions shall be forwarded to ACHD for long
range planning purposes.
N. Develop grid systems at commercially zoned arterial intersections, where feasible, in order to
support increased traffic.
o. Encourage arterial and collector center turn lanes only at driveways and/or street intersections that
are expected to generate a minimum of 500 vehicle trips per day, or where determined to be
necessary by ACHD or ITD, and to encourage landscaping within any portion of a center turn lane
which is not used for such a driveway or intersection. Such landscaped medians would need to be
maintained by the City, homeowners' association, or another responsible entity and would require a
license agreement with the highway district havingjurisdiction.
P. A Master Plan for the Hi~way Districts having jurisdiction to consider regarding the re-
construction of the intersections of State Highway 44 and Ballantyne Lane and State Highway 44
and State Street is incorporated herein by reference (See Ballantyne/Hwy 44/State Street Master
Plan dated March 2, 2000, or updated version as approved by the Eagle City Council, the Idaho
Transportation Department and the Ada County Highway District.).
1. If the Master Plan is approved by the Highway Districts the phasing of construction should
be as follows:
a. Upon development of the land abuttini Ballantyne Lane to the west, right-of-way
should be provided for and the roadway should be constructed to the west generally
as shown as Item #1 on the Master Plan. The unimproved right-of-way (connecting
State Street to Ballantyne Lane) should be improved as shown as Item #2 on the
Master Plan. The intersections of State Highway 44 and Ballantyne Lane and State
Highway 44 and State Street should be eliminated as shown as Items #3 and #4
respectively on the Master Plan.
b. The section of roadway as shown as Item #5
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shall not be improved and right-of-way shall not be acquired unless development is
proposed for that site. If development is proposed r~t-of-way should be obtained
and the roadway should be constructed generally as shown as Item #5 on the Master
Plan. At that time the roadway shown as Item #2 on the Master Plan should be
eliminated.
Q. Preserve North Eagle Road as a three lane road north of Floating Feather Road.
R. The ability to fund the above referenced right-of-way acquisition will determine roadway
improvements.
s. Encourage arterial and collector roadway desi!D criteria consistent with the rural nature of planned
and existing developments generally within the areas designated on the Land Use Map as
Residential Rural (one dwelling unit per five acres maximum) and Residential Estates (one dwelling
unit per two acres maximum). For purposes of this section, rural nature roadways should include,
but are not limited to:
. Homer Road
. Beacon Light Road
. Park Lane
. Meridian Road
. Ballantyne Road
. Eagle Road (from Floating Feather Road north to the Impact Area boundary),
. Linder Road (from Beacon Light Road north to the Impact Area boundary),
. Palmer/Hartley Road,
. New arterial and collector roadways within the Foothills region that have
forecast daily traffic volumes of less than 18,000 vehicles.
T. Rural Nature Road designs should include the following:
1. ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) permitting, sidewalks and/or pathways should
meander and be separated from any roadway edge or curb to allow for added pedestrian
safety. Topography, trees, ditches and/or similar features may limit the distance between
sidewalks and/or pathways and the roadway edge. Easements may be needed if portions of
the sidewalk and/or pathway are to be located outside of the right-of-way.
2. Unless otherwise determined by ACHD to be necessary for public safety, roadways should
be a maximum of two lanes with a center turn lane only at driveways and/or street
intersections that are expected to generate a minimum of 500 vehicle trips per day, or where
determined to be necessary for safety by ACHD. Any portion of a center turn lane that is
not used for such a driveway or intersection should contain a landscaped median. Such
landscaped medians would need to be maintained by the City, homeowners' association or
other responsible entity and would require a license aareement with the highway district
havini jurisdiction.
3. The roadways should be constructed with a bike lane on both sides of the roadway. Special
designs may be considered in Foothills regions, along principal arterials, and in roadway
corridors with parallel pathway systems.
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8.6.3 Tran!!Jit Strategies
A. Encourage park and ride lots within the City and Impact Area as development occurs or as part of a
major corridor plan. The SH-44, SH-16, SH-55 and US 20-26 corridors have the greatest potential.
Impacts to existing or planned neighborhoods should be considered.
B. Coordinate with ACHD and the reaional transit authority to encourage the development of transit
system amenities (shelters, bus turnouts, etc.) within the major activity centers along major arterial
corridors and in others areas as the need develops.
C. Encourage the development of transit system amenities (shelters, bus turnouts, etc.) within the
Village Center, along major arterial corridors and in others areas as the need develops.
D. Support alternative fundina methods, including the concept of a local options sales tax, as a means
of funding the expansion of the regional public transit system and facilities. fri
E. Develop transit supportive corridors along SH-44, SH-16, SH-55 and US 20-26.
8.6.4 Pathway Strategies
A. Encouraae new development to provide for pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle circulation in
accordance with the City of Eagle TransportationlPathway Network Maps #, #2, #3, 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.
B. Encourage the provision of equestrian, pedestrian and bicycle safety and comfort with enhanced
pedestrian crossings of the State Highways (Highway 44 and Highway 55). Pedestrian/bicycle
overpass or underpass crossings should be considered. Also, at jfade intersection enhancements,
such as landscaping, crosswalk pavers and sisnage, for pedestrian/bicycle safety and comfort,
should be considered.
8.6.5 Land Use and Parking Strategies
A. The City of Eagle may require a traffic study even if the Highway District or ITD do not require
traffic impact studies for new development. The traffic impact study shall include, but not limited
to, potential impacts to existing traffic patterns, suggested roadway widths, access to existing and
proposed roadways, signalization, location and need for intersections, turn lanes, bus stops, on-street
parking and pedestrian facilities.
B. The City shall work with ACHD and COMPASS to establish legally defensible standards relating to
traffic impacts of new development on existini residential streets.
C. Encourage off-street parkin~ sites and facilities on arterial streets and discourage on-street parking
on arterial streets, with the exception of existing on-street parking on segments of State Street.
D. Alley abandonment shall be discouraged.
E. Establish and require minimum setbacks between
developments and roadways and encourage the installation of
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berms and landscaping for all developments to enhance safety, provide noise attenuation and to
enrich the roadway or community appearance. Special considerations may be required for Foothills
developments.
F. Establish a system to review the cumulative effect of the impacts to the transportation system from
development.
G. When reviewing land use amendments, zone chan8es, master plans, conditional uses and other
significant entitlement requests, take into consideration the impact of the project on street levels of
service. The City's preferred standards shall be those identified for new streets in ACHD's
Development Policy manual, or its successor. Service level impacts shall be minimized through
project modifications, traffic management plans, street improvement plans or other means.
H. Historic district streets shall be managed in such a manner that the flavor and character of the
historic districts are preserved and enhanced while maintaining the livability of these neighborhoods
and preserving the functionality of the street system. The use of traffic management strategies as
described above shall be given priority over street widening, land additions and removal of on-street
parking as a means of resolving traffic flow problems.
I. Implement, in conjunction withACHD and the City of Eagle Fire Department, alternative street
standards related to specific design features within the City. Allow use of these standards in
conjunction with specific design standards described in the Community Quality Chapter and the
land use sub-areas.
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J. Motorized traffic may have to experience some inconvenience in order to preserve neighborhoods.
K. All new developments shall be reviewed for appropriate opportunities to connect to local roads and
collectors in adjacent developments.
L. New developments shall be required to stub access to adjacent underdeveloped parcels, where
appropriate.
8.6.6 Multi-purpose Strategies
A. Ensure that transportation and regional transit improvements are constructed or funded in
coordination with land developments. This may be accomplished with direct funding, extraordinary
impact fees, local option sales tax and other funding arrangements.
B. Require that safety systems be integrated into all school sites and recreation areas, including such
items as signalization, sidewalks, pathways, and alternate traffic patterns for secondary access.
C. Encourage street lighting design and layout that provides for roadway and neighborhood safety
while preservilli a rural environment free of any unnecessary lighting and supporting; the City's
existing dark-sky standards.
D. The City will take the lead responsibility for design and installation of sidewalks. The City will
continue to work with ACHD and ITD to resolve issues
concerning sidewalks within the City of Ea8le.
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E. Work with the development community, ACHD and COMPASS to construct the following roadway
projects:
1. State Highway 16 Eltension: An extension of State Highway 16 across the Boise River
alignill@; with McDermott and Chinden. This extension will provide access to the Chinden
(US 20-26) Planning Area and the River Plain Planning Area. This route would complement
the current planning efforts by COMPASS and ACHD to enhance the Beacon Light
Road/Purple Sage Road and Hill Road corridors and the extension of State Hi~way 55
across the Boise River.
2. Work regionally to develop a new east-west principal arterial in the Foothills region
north of the SH-44 Corridor. This route would complement the current planning efforts by
COMPASS and ACHD to enhance the Beacon Light Road/Purple Sage Road and Hill Road
corridors. The goal of this new arterial is to improve east-west connectivity between
northern Canyon County and the Downtown Boise region. This is a developer built road
that provides internal circulation for high density residential uses located north of State
Street. The intent is to direct this traffic to Linder Road; a signalized intersection or an
alignment with Moon Valley Road oppose to creating a new high impact access point along
State Street.
3. State Highway 44 & State Highway 16 Ring Road: A new access road to primarily serve
the commercial and business park use proposed at the intersection of State Hi~way 16 and
State Highway 44. Transitional residential uses to the north and east of this road will also
access from this road. This road provides an alternative to the frontaM;e roads proposed by
ITD along Hwy 16. This road should include significant landscaping and a detached
meanderin~ pathway.
4. Beacon Light: Proposed realignment of Beacon Light Road through the Village Center.
During our visioning and outreach great concerns from residents were expressed about the
intensity of traffic moving alonK Beacon Light Road through the existin.g residential
development east of Linder Road. This was a proposal to reduce this through traffic.
Further, a desire was expressed to provide a "greener" feel to this road way through the city.
The proposed cross section includes planting strips and a detached meandering trail.
5. Floating Feather: This is a proposal to smooth out the alignment of Floating Feather at
Palmer Road. The city has heard from developers south of this intersection looking to
abandon Palmer Road south of Floating Feather that may help facilitate this realignment.
Similarly to Beacon Li&ht Road, a desire was expressed to provide a "greener" feel to this
road way through the city. The proposed cross section includes planting strips and a
detached meandering trail.
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Illustration 8.1
Proposed Collector and Arterial Roads
Two Lane Roadway:
6 to 10-ft sidewalk/pathway
8 to 10-ft planter strip
1 trav.llane
center turn lane (where appropriate) or a landscaped median
1 travel lane
8 to 10-ft plant.. strip
6 to 10-ft sidewalk/pathway
Four Lane Roadway:
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6 to 10- ft si dewal
8 to 10-ft
2 travel lanes
center turn lane
2 travel lanes
8 to 10-ft
6 to 10-ft
or a
median
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CHAPTER 9 - PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACES
9.1
Background
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As a relatively young City, Ealle's public park fasilities are just beginning to be planned and built.
Strong community support exists for pathways and parks of varying sizes, design, and function to meet
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the needs of the community. The recWltly completed Heritage Park adds recreation opportunities and an
activity ~enter for the downtown. Other park P10jeGlS art; in the design stage and a network of safe and
accessible pathways connecting neighborhoQds to parks and open~pace are proposed. Eagle's natural
features: the foothills, floodplains of-the BJise River~ Drv Creek and other natural areas are treasured by
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the community and require protectio~ These natural open-space fea~s help buffer floods, purify air
and water, provide recreational and educati~nal opportunities and reinforce the distinctive character of
the community.
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Due to the complexity of the Eagle Foothills additional discussion and policies are contained in section
9.7 of this chapter.
9.2
E.sting Conditions
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In the Eagle area, public and private organizations play a role in providing recreational opportunities.
Recreation providers include City, County, and State a~encies as well as educational institutions. The
City of Eagle has six (6) developed parks and the Eagle Parks Committee is refining plans for the 80+
acre Boise/Eagle Park expected to be completed in 2008. Ada County, in cooperation witb the City of
Eagle, is working on developing an 85-acre community park. The Idaho Department of Parks and
Recreation operates Ea~le Island Park, a 535-acre regional park designed primarily for wildlife
appreciation Ind swimmil1i. Playgrcrund equipment -rn~ picnic facilities can be found at the small
neighborhood parks and various public school sites. A private recreation center offers swimming,
basketball and day care. Public recreation programs are limited, as the City does not have a recreation
department. The Boise River and the foothills are major recreation and open-space assets for the City.
9.3 Future Conditions
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA' has developed standards for communities to use
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for planni~, developing and acquiring park an-d recreation lands (s~e Table 1 below).
TABLE 9.1
NRP A Recommended Standards for Recreational Areas
STANDARDS
o timum Size
Radius Served
GUIDELINES
Acres/l,OOO Po ulation
Mini-Parks
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As the City of Eagle grows, new parks and facilities will be needed to meet the recreation needs of the
community. There will be a demand for more parkland includin.g pathways, practice fields and ball
fields as well as a skateboard park. The completion of Reid Merrill Sr. Park, Ada County Sports Park
and the new entrance to Eagle Island State Park may meet current needs. Land acquisition for future
park sites and pathways is vital in order to develop land for pathways and neighborhood parks. There
will also be a need for indoor facilities and recreation programs. One cost effective method available to
the City is to pursue joint venture development and use opportunities with the school district. The City
of Eaile values its river, creeks, canals, and foothills. Opportunities for the City include maintaining
drainage and canal corridors and rights-of-way to establish a pathway system. New development
projects will provide for pathway circulation in accordance with adopted local and regional pathway
plans. A Pathways Committee would review development proposals to ensure pathway continuity.
Maintaining these corridors will add community identity and ensure the quality of recreation in Ea.gle.
These areas are the habitat of a variety of species (e.g., fish, eagle, etc.) and play an important role in the
community's ecology.
Expansion of the City's park system may dictate the need for a City Parks Department to operate and
maintain the park system. The system could be guided by the Eagle Parks Committee. A mechanism
requiring all users of the City recreation facilities to help pay for these facilities should ~ considered to
assist the City in maintaining and developiIli a recreation system that is satisfying to all. Options
include, but are not limited to, charging impact fees and/or a fee schedule and reservation system for
users of all parks.
9.4 PARKS
9.4.1 Goal
A. To create ample areas and facilities for our residents' diverse indoor and outdoor park and
recreational interests.
9.4.2 Objectives
A. To develop parks and recreational programs which meet the different needs, interests, and age levels
of our residents in both the rural and urban areas.
B. To plan and design parks for sustainability and conservation of natural resources.
c. To provide a system of neighborhood parks where safe and convenient access is available to
residents.
D. Provide a system of interconnected parks, trails and open spaces throughout the City.
E. To dedicate and develop areas for parks in new residential developments.
9.4.3 Policies
A. Acquire land for future parks in neighborhood and community settings at a rate that meets or
exceeds the national standards. .
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B. Seek innovative funding sources for acquisition, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of
parks.
c. Ensure all City parks are mana@ed and maintained in a cost effective manner for the enjoyment of
the public.
D. Encourage City to develop working relationships with other a~encies/entities to develop parks and
recreational opportunities within the community.
E. Involve public in park planning and development.
F. Utilize and support existing council-approved park development committee.
9.4.4 Implementation Strategies
A. Develop policy to preserve, in perpetuity, established parks and land acquired for parks.
B. Develop parks maintenance and recreational programming budget.
C. Develop parks system mana~ement plan which includes recreational programmini as well as
maintenance.
D. Agwessively follow the Capital Improvement Plan to acquire system improvements to provide the
level of service adopted in the Eagle development impact fee ordinance.
E. Aggressively explore public/private or intergovernmental agreements to assist in park acquisition,
development, and recreational opportunities.
F. Identify dedicated funding source for park maintenance (e.g., utility franchise fee, etc).
G. Create an ordinance that requires developers to dedicate and establish parks in new developments.
9.-S PATHWAYS AND GREENBELTS
Pathways are non motorized multi-use paths that are separate features from bicycle and pedestrian lanes
constructed as a part of a roadway.
Greenbelts are typically land areas that border scenic features or hazard areas (i.e. the Boise River and
Dry Creek) and are designed to prevent undesirable encroachment. Greenbelts may include pathways
and/or bike lanes.
9.S.1 Goal
A. To create a pathway system that provides interconnectivity of schools, neighborhoods, public
buildings, businesses, and parks and special sites.
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9.5.2 Objectives
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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.
C. To create and preserve non-motorized, multi-use pathway corridors in public and private lands
within the Eagle foothills.
D. Continue to revise and update the Eagle Transportation and Pathway Network Maps #1 and #2
including defining pathway uses.
E. Require all development to provide developed pathways for connection to Eagle's public pathway
system and/or adjoining development's public pathway system.
F. Seek innovative funding sources for planning/design/construction of pathway system.
G. Improve/provide access to greenbelt/pathway east of Eagle Road on the south side of the North
Channel of the Boise River.
H. Acquire pathway easements on the north side of the North Channel.
I. Consider the pathway easements along draina~e ditches.
J. Identify connections ~tween trail sections and existing and future parks and open spaces.
K. Provide adequate parking and public facilities along greenbelts and pathway systems.
L. Link existing isolated pathway seaments (e.a., North Channel Center and~by-pass path).
M. Provide public information on safety, current location, nearest public facility location, and
emerMency telephone system aloIli.greenbelts and pathway systems (i.e., milepost markers).
N. Work to involve Ada County in implementation process of areenbelts and pathway systems.
o. Provide separate and safe pathway crossings for Highways 55 and 44 at key pathway intersections.
P. Preserve Dry Creek Floodway Corridor to secure greenbelt and pathway easements, and initiate
pathway construction.
Q. Consider multiple use of canal corridors for incorporation into pathway system.
R. Work with the BLM, state, developers and private landowners to preserve a pathway corridor within
the Eagle Foothills.
s. Work with ACHD to provide a detached pathway on North
Eagle Road to connect the Dry Creek Pathway Corridor with
the Eagle Foothills Pathway Corridor.
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9.~.3 Implementation Strateeies
A. Create ordinances that require developments to provide improved pathway systems with links to
adjoining pathway systems, parks, and open spaces.
B. Secure the services of a professional grant writing consultant to assist with funding.
c. Identify dedicated funding source for greenbelt and pathway maintenance (e.g., utility franchise fee,
etc. ) .
D. Construct bridges to provide access to existing and future greenbelt and pathway system easements.
E. Consider overlay pathway easements for section of canal system in urbanized segment of canal
corridor for cooperative multi-use (e.g., section of Farmer's Union Canal between Horseshoe Bend
Road and Floatin!; Feather).
F. Prioritize greenbelt and pathway development: 1) greenbelt/pathway system along the Boise River;
2) greenbtlt/pathway system along the Dry Creek; 3) corridor preservation along future planned
pathways and irrigation features; and 4) road crossings.
G. Encourage Ea~;le City Council to expand the Impact Area boundary and annex land to control
development and pathway implementation within the Eagle Foothills.
9.6 OPEN SPACE
Open space is land which is not used for buildings or structures and offers opportunities for parks,
recreation, water amenities, ifeenbelts, river trails and pathways, tourism, leisure activities, viewpoints,
and wildlife habitat.
9.6.1 Goal
A. 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
A. 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.
B. To provide an open space setting for active and passive recreation for all age groups throughout the
community.
C. To protect 8@;ainst hazards that are inherent to flood plains,
flood ways, steep slopes, and areas of~eological instability.
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D. To protect the natural lay of the land (e.g., minimize land disturbance).
E. To protect such unique environmental areas as historical, geological, and archaeological sites and
monuments, natural areas, and wildlife habitat.
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F. To protect important views, vistas, and panoramas of the community's natural setting and
environment.
9.6.3
Policies
A. To encourage cluster development within the City limits so as to retain open space in perpetuity.
Cluster developments located outside the City limits but within the Impact Area shall be prohibited.
B. To encourage the City to develop working relationships with other agencies/entities to establish and
protect open space.
9.6.4 Implementation Strategies
A. Require developers to utilize open space for above-ground, on-site storm water management (i.e.,
grassy swales, constructed wetlands, and water features).
B. Explore public/private or intergovernmental agreements to set aside and protect open space (i.e.,
land trusts, conservation easements, and memorandums of understanding).
c. Create an ordinance that requires developers to include set asides for open space.
D. Establish guidelines for open space set asides.
E. Develop a comprehensive beautification plan that includes but is not limited to open space such as
road rights-of-way, abandoned road segments, and City entryways.
F. Develop a storm water management plan to include utilization of onsite open space for storm water
management features.
G. Create an ordinance that requires developers to dedicate and establish open space/parks in new
developments. Encourage developers to identify and preserve wildlife mitigation corridors.
9.7 FOOTHILLS TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE
9.7.1 Eilisting Conditions
Open Space enhances our quality of life, allowing us to escape from the hectic pace of urban living and
provides balance in our lives. For that reason it is critical to preserve opportunities for current and future
rgenerations to experience and connect with habitat, natural open spaces, recreation opportunities, parks,
trails and open spaces of all types.
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Within the Foothills there are two forms of open space, natural and developed, that should be pursued to
achieve the goals of the Ea8le Foothills sub area:
Natural open space should be viewed as a spectrum that manages human involvement based upon the
specific use, habitat quality, and sensitivity. Habitat sensitivity is unique to each circumstance and must
be weighed to ensure that irreparable damage is not done. Highly sensitive habitats should be protected
from damage, while lower sensitivity habitats allow for ifeater human involvement and interaction.
Natural open space lands are preserved, enhanced and managed in a manner that improves the
ecological integrity of the landscape. Management activities are based on sound sustainable ecological
functions, considering the needs of the native biological community and soils at each site in concert
with recreation access and use.
Developed Open Space is designated for a wide variety of recreational activities and is normally
contained within a plat or approved development.
Natural Open Space: Land primarily left in its native or wild state in perpetuity, and is generally
ungroomed and unirrigated. This may include wetlands; wildlife habitat; stream corridors; unique, rare
or sensitive native plant species; scenic ridgelines; and unique geologic features. Steep hillsides may be
included in this definition just by virtue of the sensitivity and erosion potential. Not included are golf
courses, drainage basins that do not provide other open space values, boulevards and planting strips.
Natural Open Space (Habitat): These areas may contain sensitive habitats, and emphasize habitat
protection for plant and animal species. They typically have a lower concentration of human use and
are separated from development, and management goals should be habitat improvement. The
development of facilities and associated infrastructure should be limited. The use of these areas for
recreation should ~ limited due to the overall habitat sensitivity.
Natural Open Space (Recreation): These areas emphasize recreation activities and scenic qualities.
They provide more intensive recreational opportunities, allow a greater concentration of human use, and
may require the development of facilities and associated infrastructure. Management actions should
emphasize education with more passive enforcement.
Priority areas for natural o~n space are delineated below:
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Developed Open Space: Unoccupied lands that may be altered for human uses, primarily recreational
or agricultural, which provide permanent scenic or recreational opportunities for the public. They are
typically managed specifically for human uses. They may be groomed and irrigated and may include
developed recreational areas such as parks, sports fields, and golf courses, and other non-natural open
spaces such as agricultural fields, sod farms, and vineyards. This land may provide some habitat
requirements for some wildlife species, but habitat quality is often low. These areas are either publicly
owned lands permanently designated as some type of open space, or private lands with deed restrictions
or conservation easements providing permanent protection ofithe operPspace qualities. Developed Open
Space is typically open to the general public.
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Potential Open Space: Unoccupied lands which have no permanent protection of open space qualities.
They may be cultivated or natural, and may provide wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and
scenic vistas. These areas may be in public or private ownership, and may be converted to Tome other
type of land use over time. These areas mayor may not be open to the public without permission.
Infrastructure is typically limited. These areas may be considered for conversion to permanent
Developed or Natural Open Space by some protective mechanism based on special habitat criteria,
special recreational opportunities, or the desire of the landowner to maintain the existing land use over
time. Consideration should be given to feasibility of restoration pi)tentials of dagraded natural areas
prior to purchase as Natural Open Space.
The Foothills planning area consists of a mix of public and private land. The vision for the open space
within the foothills is to retain significant open space areas and provide connectivity to ensure that
exiting habitat continues to function and prospers within the foothills as development occurs. The intent
of the foothills plan is to place development into the unconstrained areas of the foothills and allow
constrained areas (slopes in excess of25%, floodways and key habitat areas to be retained. The vision
for the Eagle Foothills Trails system is that it would be located primarily, but not exclusively, within
natural open space areas.
The starting point for the open space areas will be the public lands
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public lands will need to be assessed for their potential of addini to the regional open space system.
Certain State Lands could greatly add to the open space system by implementing potential land
exchanges or land acquisition efforts. It is hoped that private lands that have high public or natural
resource values could be added to the open space system by landowners/developers using a variety of
tools and techniques as part of the development process or through voluntary exchange, acquisition or
donation
There are several historic roads and routes within the planning area. Goodale's Cutoff is the most well-
known (part of Oregon Trail) and is an important cultural and historical feature of the planning area.
Throuahout the Eagle Foothills, most of the Goodale's Cutoff and portions of the 1870 Bayse Lumber
Haul Road are still visible. While its location is known, the extent to which the remnants of the trail
itself are evident, primarily in the form of ruts, varies from non-existent to near pristine. Because of this
landowners are encouraged to provide appropriate recognition of its existence. Recognition will vary
depending on the nature of the private land use and the condition of the trail but may include simple
marking of the location, or providing signs, kiosks or similar features giving public recognition of and
information on the history of the trail. Preservation of the more pristine sections of the trail and
adjacent view sheds will be encouraged on all lands.
The Foothills Future Land Use Map includes the Conceptual open space and habitat connectivity
overlay which is intended to include the importance naturals areas, as identified above, as well as the
potential developed open space that may occur through the development or plattin~ of property within
the Foothills Sub-area creating a regional opren space network of both natural and development open
space that will convert through the development process from potential open space into a permanent
regional open space network.
9.7.2 Trails Goals
A. Create an environmentally sensitive, perpetually dedicated public trail system desi~ed for non-
motorized uses such as hiking, bicycling and horse-back riding; (See Map 8.3)
B. Utilize best management practices for trail system design, management and maintenance;
C. Provide a "stacked loop" system that allows for various types of distances and experiences allowing
departure from a point, and return to the same point without significant repeat of the trail used;
D. Work with developers and the City to establish trail heads varying in size, in the level of
improvements and facilities provided.
a. Primary Trail Heads- Provide designated parking for eight cars or more as well as up to 35 horse
trailers. The number of parking facilities will vary depending on the type and level of anticipated
use. May include restroom facilities, signs and map information, and garb8@e receptacles. May be
landscaped.
b. Secondary Trail Heads May not have dedicated off-street parking areas. Have limited facilities
including information si~s and garbage receptacles.
E. Connect trails regionally (beyond the impact area, similar to the Boise Ridge to River Trail system) .:
providing access to neighborhoods, public lands and open spaces;
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F. Incorporate trail heads that allow direct public access to the regional trail system from multiple
locations throughout the Eagle foothills.
G. Provides the foundational north/south and east/west linkages and loops through the planning area.
H. Provide protection and interpretation of culturally important historic trails as well as a natural buffer
or view shed on each side of a preserved historic trail segment.
L Develop and adopt a city wide trails plan that includes connections to the existing city for bicycle,
equestrians, and pedestrians focusing on connecting the Boise Rive and the Foothills and establish
standards for different trails.
J. Work with ITD and ACHD to identify and establish standards for road and trail crossings.
1. Core Trail System: The foundation to the system is referred to as the Core Trail System.
The vision for this "core" system of trails would:
a. Allow multidirectional travel throu.gh the planning area
b. Provide connections from the planning area to other trail systems and regional
attractions (Stack Rock, Dry Creek, Prospect Peak and Montour Wildlife
Management Area, etc)
c. Establish the start of north/south and east/west linkage.
d. Become the foundation for the Expanded Stacked Loop Trail System envisioned in
the second part of the trail system within the planning area.
e. Provide "non-paved" trails suitable to hiking, mountain biking and equestrian users.
2. Stacked Loop Trails System: The second part of the trail system is the "Expanded
Stacked Loop Trail System". It is anticipated that future development will see the value to
their communities and to the overall community, and expand the trail system with a network
of stacked loop trails that provide connectivity to the core system and to a broader range of
experiences within the planning area. These stacked loops will be h}l;ated both in protected
open space and within planned developments and will provide a variety of distances and
experiences for various non-motorized users allowing departure from a point, and return to
the same point without significant repeat of the trail used.
An example of the Expanded Trails is shown in pink on the Conceptual Trail System Map
to depict how this system might be located. The pink trail locations are not intended to be
inclusive of the entire plannin~ area rather is an example covering an area that is popular
today. These loops follow existing trail locations and are illustrative of the ~ of system
we visualize. While these trails are only an example, they are a starting point for further
assessment and provide a broad foundation for potential trail connectivity.
9.7.3 Open Space Goals:
Natural open space should be viewed as a spectrum that manajes human involvement based upon the
specific use, habitat quality, and sensitivity. Habitat sensitivity is unique to each circumstance and must
be weiahed to ensure that irreparable damage is not done. Highly sensitive habitats should be protected
from damage, while lower sensitivity habitats allow for greater human involvement and interaction.
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Natural open space lands are preserved, enhanced and managed in a manner that improves the
ecological integrity of the landscape. Management activities are based on sound sustainable ecological
functions, considering the needs of the native biological community and soils at each site in concert
with recreation access and use.
A. Developed Open Space is designated for a wide variety of recreational activities.
1. Open Spaces within the Eagle Foothills should include both natural and develoIJed open
space.
2. Work with developers and land owners to shift densities within the Foothills and
specific projects to achieve a minimum of 40% open space with natural open space
being the hi@hest priority for preservation.
3. A portion of the required open space should be located as separators between developments
and should be primarily natural open space with the potential of a reiional trial.
4. Work with developers to identify key natural areas prior to beginning the lotting and
platting process so that the most important areas are preserved.
a. Encourage the use of Randall Arendt's "Conservation Subdivision Design" or
"Rural by Design" books as a guide for foothill development.
b. Work with developers to ensure permanent preservation of open space areas.
c. Work with develo~rs to provide long-term funding of the operations and
maintenance of regional open space through the uses of transfer fees, endowments
or other mechanisms.
d. Work with developers to include areas of visual sensitivity, as established by the
Foothills Visual Analysis, into the natural open space areas.
5. Establish standards that require a minimum of 10% of the site be "developed open space".
a. Work with developers to ensure that "developed Open Space is maintained by
homeowners associations.
b. Ensure that developed open space address both active (ball fields, pathways and tot
lots) and passive areas (entry areas, ponds, and development separators).
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CHAPTER 10 - HOUSING
10.1 Background
The Eagle area is transitioning from primarily agricultural land uses to residential and commercial land
uses. Eagle's quiet charm and agricultural roots have made the community a mecca for those seeking
larger lots for open space and gentleman farming. Over the last years much of the agricultural land has
been divided into a variety of parcel sizes which are highly sought after by many urban residents.
Density options that reconcile quality of life and costs of services issues must be balanced and will
require compromise by all parties.
10.2 Goal
A. Encourage a variety of housinl so that all residents can choose sound, affordable homes that meet
individual needs.
10.3 Implementation Strategies
A. Encourage a wide diversity of housing types and choice between ownership and rental dwelling
units so that adequate, affordable housing is available for all income groups.
B. Coordinate the location of all housing with the ability to be served by adequate public facilities and
services.
C. Encourage residential development near employment and business centers so that all income groups
can afford to live close to the places where they engage in business and do business.
D. Explore incentives that will encourage the private sector to provide affordable housing.
E. Encourase compliance with federal fair housing laws and discourage all forms of discrimination.
F. Encourage housing which complies with local building codes and provides for energy-saving
design .
G. Encourage the use of materials and techniques that will maintain a high level of quality while
lowering cost and speeding construction.
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CHAPTER 11 - SPECIAL AREAS AND SITES
11.1 Background and Vision
"Special Areas and Sites" are defmed as areas, sites or structures of historical, archaeological,
architectural, ecological, or scenic significance. Special areas or sites should be analyzed accordin~ to
their defined function. Whenever possible, these sites should be preserved and conserved as open
spaces or for educational and cultural centers. Development of Special Areas or Sites should take place
in a manner that reflects harmony with their natural environment and recognizes qualities which render
them distinctly unique.
The Boise River Floodplain, the Head of Eagle Island, the Dry Creek Floodplain, and the North
Foothills each possess a recognized function as a wildlife habitat, floodway and scenic natural resource
reflective of Eagle's rural character.
Eagle has a rich architectural heritage. This legacy is evident in many of the City's downtown buildings
and homes. The purpose of this chapter in part is to identify unique areas or sites for conservation or
protection. It is a vision of the Comprehensive Plan to sustain those elements of the City's heritage and
culture which contribute to the appeal of the City for both residents and visitors.
Much of the character of Eagle lies with its historic buildings. These buildings enhance the quality of
life and help make Eagle unique. It is important to continue to re-use these buildin8s to maintain a
sense of historic continuity and link with the past. Unless the City takes steps to protect historically
significant buildings, that lend character to Eagle, the buildings may be subject to insensitive,
renovation, restoration or demolition.
These special areas will require comprehensive and specific planning to ensure that such topographical,
hydrological, ecological, architectural and scenic concerns have been thorou.ghly addressed and
incorporated into any engineering and development plans. The special review process should include,
but not be limited tOJhe following:
· Area wide drainage includini hillsides, foothills and gulches
· Water quality
· Sanitation
· Area-wide traffic plans
· Pathways and trail access
· Wetlands issues
· Fish and wildlife habitat
· Existing trees and natural features
· River and creek greenbelt areas
· Potential for permanent open space and natural preserves including steep hillside terrain, rock
outcroppings and foothill gulches.
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11.2 Recognized Special Areas and Sites
Boise River Floodplain
The Boise River Floodplain is designated as a special area due to its ecological and scenic sianificance.
The area comprises the two channels of the Boise River, the island formed by the two channels and the
land immediately adjacent to the channels as generally depicted on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Map.
Dry Creek Floodplain
The Dry Creek Floodplain is designated as a special area due to its ecological and scenic significance.
This area comprises the length of the Dry Creek Floodplain through the Area of City Impact.
North FC90thills
The North Foothills area is designated as a special area due to topographic, ecological and scenic ,-
significance. This area comprises all of the planning areas north of Beacon Light Road as depicted on
the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map.
Eagl~ IIsland State Park
The Eagle Island State Park is designated as a special area due to its ecological, historical, recreational
and scenic significance. The park is further reviewed in the parks and recreation section.
Head of Eagle Island
The head of the Eagle Island possesses a recoanized function as a wildlife habitat, floodway and scenic
natural resource reflective of Eagle's rural character. It is a vision of the Comprehensive Plan to sustain
these elements, which contribute to a distinctly unique area that appeals to both residents and visitors of
the City.
Drainages and Canals
Special natural and manmade features of E8ile are the drainages and canals. The main purpose of the
canals and drainage ditches is that of distributing and movinM water.
Central Business Di.rict (CBD)
The Central Business District is recognized as a s{&ecial area due to its historical and architectural
significance. It is recognized as the commercial hub of the community. The Central Business District is
depicted on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map.
Emphasis should be given to encouragin"g new housing in and adjacent to the CBD. Use of existing
houses within the CBD for both residential and commercial purposes should be encouraaed.
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State StreetlEagle Road Corridor:
The State Street!Ea~le Road Corridor is desipated as a Special Area due to its historical, architectural
and scenic significance. This area is depicted on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map.
11.3 Goal
A. To promote the conservation and efficient management of all Special Areas and Sites.
11.4 Implementation and Strategies
A. Protect and improve natural and man-made waterways.
B. Continue to develop and improve City design guidelines to encourage preservation of Eagle's
historic buildings and guide new development to reinforce the town's special quality and "turn of
the century" character.
C. Research other opportunities to enhance the viability of the CBD such as strengthening cultural
activities for Eagle.
D. Consider development of a community center to support multiple uses as well as to encourage
special events and gatherings that focus activity in the CBD.
E. Expand the existini historic style lighting and beautification efforts throughout the CBD
F. Create a vibrant CBD and encourage the preservation of downtown Eagle as a special and unique
place.
G. Preserve existin8 trees and establish appropriate landscaping as a part of new developments.
H. Encouraae the preservation of habitat areas which provide for fish and wildlife.
I. Establish ordinances requiring developers to prepare and submit environmental assessments and any
such additional reports as the City may from time to time require, for any development on land
within an area desiiIlated as a Special Area or Site or for any development impacting a designated
Special Area or Site.
J. Require a plan for the restoration of land which shall be made available to the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council for each parcel of land that is located within a special Area or Site
and that is proposed for the extraction of sand, gravel, rock, or other mineral resource.
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CHAPTER 12 - COMMUNITY DESIGN
12.1 Background and Vision
As a part of the review of the 2004 Comprehensive Plan, the City ofEa~le held three public visioning
sessions durilli which City Council and staff asked the public to evaluate the "Built City" concept and
to tell the City what they, the public, were doing to help manage and guide development as envisioned
in the 2000 AOI. This study found that the City of Eagle, though stable and solidified in its vision to
develop a city with a uniquely rural character, did not look to integrate alternative housing options
within the AOI. This Chapter will present a discussion of the goals, objectives and implementation
strategies related to Community Design, Nei@hborhoods and housing options.
Over the next 20 years, the City of Eagle is forecasted to experience high growth rates that without
proper management and planning will impact the quality of life and housing options available to its
residents. Rather than ignore the growth pressures that are currently shaping most Treasure Valley
communities, the City of Eagle is looking at options that will embrace housing alternatives and transit
density but will also preserve the rural nature of the City.
Community design is the organized fashion in which a community is developed in order that a general
mood or theme is established and maintained. Elements of the Eagle community design include: (a) a
rural transitional community with a shopping district functioning as the hub of the community; (b) the
Boise River and its floodplain with wildlife, trees, and recreation opportunities; (c) the rolling hills north
of the river; and, (d) a network of canals and natural waterways which crisscross the community.
Entryway corridors are arterial roadways that introduce both visitors and residents to Ea~le. City
entryways include State Highways 44 (State Street and Alternate Route), State Highway 16, and 55
(Eagle Road). The landscaping (or lack thereof), commercial signage and building character of these
entrances provide the first, and often the most lasting, impressions of the entire community. The City of
Eagle has the opportunity to improve the appearance of the entryways by establishing guidelines for
development and redevelopment that occurs along these entryway corridors.
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.
12.2 Goals
A. Protecting the City's character: Strive to create an aesthetically pleasing community and protect the
unique natural ~auty and small town character of the City.
B. Maintaining a functioning City at build out: Ensure that the City can continue to fund, improve and
support itself, including its infrastructure and parks, at build-out when building permit fees, impact
fees and zoning fees are no longer available.
C. Preserving Regional Transportation Corridors (State H~hway 55, 20/26, 16 & 44): Preserve the
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function of regionally si~ificant roadways through the City while ensuring compatibility with land
uses and design standards of the City.
D. Identifyin~ "Activity Centers": Identify areas that, due to the nature of existing uses, future uses
and/or transportation corridors, will lend themselves to increased activity and non-residential use
and will therefore allow the City to preserve larger areas as primarily residential neighborhoods.
12.3 Objectives
A. Enhance the appearance of the City's entry corridors. Design review procedures should guide
future development and redevelopment of existin~ uses. Depending on land uses and buildi~s,
more extensive landscaping and fewer pvints of access may be required. The design review process
will enable the City to address the special features of each property and facility in a manner that will
best address the overall intent of enhancing Eagle's entryways. Eagle's entrance corridors may take
on the look of landscaped berms like those built adjacent to the Banbury and Lexington Hills
Subdivisions.
B. Work to accommodate the projected Eagle Planning Area population and the Northwest Rural
Demographic population, located in the Eagle AOI, by 2025.
C. Provide residents of the City of Eagle and the Area of City impact with opportunities to seek
housing in a neighborhood of their choice.
D. Create a clearly identifiable community.
12.4 Implementation Strategies
A. Establish and maintain development patterns and design criteria in keeping with the rural
transitional identity of Eagle.
B. Discourage or preclude the establishment of other City centers with the Area of City Impact.
C. The City limits shall be that area as defined by ordinance of the City of Eagle.
D. Preserve the floodway in its natural state for such uses as greenbelt, wildlife habitat, recreational
open space aariculture.
E. Update the Eagle Architecture and Site Design book and establish landscape and review standards
for development in the Eagle Foothills.
F. Implement a residential desi8D review requirement for residential uses within visually sensitive
areas within the Eagle Foothills as detailed by the City's visual impact analysis.
G. Include in the City Design Review Ordinance criteria for building design, landscaping, signa8e and
other aesthetic standards. Development along State Street within the Impact Area and outside the
City limits shall be encouraged to comply with the Design Review Ordinance.
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H.. Reject any development that would establish or tend to establish another City center outside of the
Central Business District.
I. Discourage excessively large single entity businesses that would jeopardize the competitive
business environment.
J. Require new residential, commercial, and industrial development to meet minimum desian
standards as specified by City Ordinances.
K. Encourage the integration of historic structures within new developments.
L. Develop buffer and transition zones between conflicting types of land use.
M. Develop ordinances that will establish the Urban Service Plann~ Area as the prime urban
development area of the City and Area of City Impact. Development should be allowed in the area
on the condition that sewer and domestic water facilities would be provided to such development as
described by the Water Supply and Sewer Policies of the Public Services Facilities and Utilities
section of this Comprehensive Plan.
N. Encourage the preservation of natural resources such as creeks, drainages, steep slopes, and
ridgelines as visual amenities.
o. Encour~e the use of native and drought tolerant plants and landscaping within the Eagle Foothills.
P. Work to establish and water reuse system to irrigate public and common areas within the E8@;le
Foothills.
Q. Encourage the development of pathways and open-space corridors throughout the City.
R. Encourage the development of a strong community identity through urban design standards,
downtown revitalization, cultural activities, and visual gateways to the City.
S. Prepare and adopt design @;uidelines and development standards to be the basis for design review of
architectural, landscapit~, signage and other visual impacts of development projects.
T. Encourage the planting and preservation of trees that will create beauty and add to the healthy
environment of downtown (see Eagle Tree Plan below).
U. Protect and enhance the small town character of the City by requiring signage which is creative and
distinctive, compatible with its surroundings, and an integral component of the style and character
of the building to which it relates.
V. Maintain the rural residential character and open space environment in and around the City.
W. Consider development of an ordinance or other suitable measures to stimulate redevelopment in
areas determined by the City Council to be in need of renewal.
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x. Provide increased residential density along the State Highway 44 and State Highway 20/26
corridors when accompanied by alternative access plans.
Y. Focus Community Centers to the State Highways (16 &55) so to capture trips along these regional
routes and to diminish the siting of high intensity use within the more residential areas of the
foothills.
z. Maintain a Vision Map that encapsulates the intent and opportunities contained in the
Comprehensive Plan. (See Map 2.1)
AA. Provide housing opportunities within walking distance of future transit corridors.
BB. Create a City composed of neighborhoods in which basic amenities (schools, utilities, parks,
and services) are accessible, visually pleasifi!;, and properly integrated to encourage walking
and cyclina;.
CC. Ensure that all commercial uses are designed to be compatible with, and context sensitive to,
residential uses and environmentally sensitive areas.
DD. Encourage the preservation and public access to o}len space through developments and as a
rural design element ofurbaniziJl!; areas.
EE. Ensure that commercial development is scaled appropriately to the intended regional,
community and neighborhood use.
FF. Limit non-residential uses to designated areas and make scaling and intensity of use paramount
criteria during the review and approval process.
GG. Ensure that gateways are properly delineated and incorporated into development through the use
of approved landscapin@;, entry markers and place making features.
HH. Provide a variety of housing opportunities ranging from large lot residential to multi-family
apartment uses.
II. State Highway 44, State Highway 55, State Highway 20/26, State Highway 16 and the proposed
east west collector are designed as scenic corridors requiring landscaped setback and separated
meanderings sidewalks, modified standards may be necessary within the Eagle Foothills.
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JJ. Require that private and public open space be included in new multi-family developments and
that they are larj;e enough to be used by all residents.
KK. Reco~ize the following !;ateways:
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Locate elementary and middle schools in residential neighborhood to facilitate walking and
reduce busing .costs for th~district. Elementary and Middle schools may be located on collector
roadways as defined by the Regional Functional Classification Map; High Schools may be
located on arterials.
Prohibit the development if schools on sites that present a hazard, nuisance or other limitation
on normal functio~s of the school. .
Establish a policy requiring annexation or a.consent to annexation by the City of Eagle prior to
development within the Ealle area of city impact.
Identify a utility transmission corridor for all above ground utility transmission lines in the City
of~agle. (See Map 4.4)
Require all non-transmission utility distribution ~ithin the City of Eagle to be installed
underground.
Require that all urban develoument shall occur under the
jurisdi~!lal authority of the city and sh~I1'be co~'ected
to mun~iitl services.
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12.5 Eagle Tree Plan
12.~.1 Goal
A. To establish and enhance areas of tree growth that will create ~auty, add to a healthy environment
and increase economic stability.
12.~.2 Objectives
A. To create an urban forest that will help reduce air and noise pollution, conserve water, reduce soil
erosion, assist in modifying the local climate, increase property values, and improve Eagle's
economy by providing a pleasant and more comfo~ble place to shop and live.
B. To encourage economic growth by.establishin.g a more inviting atmosphere for locations of
business.
C. To establish a Parks Committee with at least one City official to pt:rpretuate the plan.
D. To adopt an ordinance to provide for the future care and maintenance of the trees and the potential
use of bonding for tree replacement within new development.
E. To establish guideli~es for type: ~d sizes of trees to be planted~
12.5.3 Implementation Strategies
A. Establish an inventory plan to keep track of tree location, age, and desirable planti~ locations.
B. Establish a recommended maintenance progl!am.
C. Provide a plan to plant 300 or more tr,s over~Jhe years in the downtown core area, in City parks
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CHAPTER 13 - IMPLEMENTATION
13.0 Implementation
Implementation is the phase of the planning process which the goals, objectives, and policies that are
presented in this Comprehensive Plan.
There are several important planning tools which help implement this Comprehensive Plan.
13.1 Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Map
The policies of the Comprehensive Plan establish a framework for the zoning and subdivision
ordinances and for the zoning map. Idaho State law requires that all zoning districts be in accordance
with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. Existing zoning may be able to adequately implement the
Comprehensive Plan. New zoning categories need to be considered in areas where the City's existing
zoning is inadequate. The ordinances establish the conditions under which land may be used and future
land use development patterns may change in the City of Eagle. Existing uses of land and buildings are
permitted to continue even if they are not in conformance with the Plan policies and the associated land
use ordinances. :!Oi
The Planning and Zoning Commission is responsible for reviewing all new development proposals to
insure compatibility with the zoning and development ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan and for
forwarding recommendations to the City Council. The City Council is then responsible for conducting
the same review, with benefit of the Commission's recommendations, and for making the final decision
on a particular development issue.
Subdivision regulations establish various standards for the subdivision of property in conformance with
the Comprehensive Plan.
13.2 Capital Improvement Plan
A Capital Improvement Plan is a multi-year schedule for the construction of public improvements. The
schedule is based on studies of available fiscal resources and the choice of specific capital
improvements. The Plan is enacted as a guideline for spendini and each year a capital improvements
budget may be authorized by ordinance.
13.3 Special Implementation Techniques for Development within the City Limits
A. Clustering is useful when trying to protect sensitive natural resources, avoid hazardous areas or
preserve natural sites. Clustering involves assessing the natural characteristics of a site and
grouping the buildings or lots through the on-site transfer of density rather than distributing them
evenly throughout the project as in a conventional subdivision. Not only do cluster developments
help preserve open space, they also tend to minimize the visual impacts associated with
development, reduce costs of building and maintaining public
roads, and decrease @fading in environmentally sensitive
areas.
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B. Development Agreements allow the City to enter into a contract with a developer upon rezoning.
The Development Agreement may provide the City and the developer with certain assurances
re~ardill@ the proposed development upon rezoning.
C. A Planned Unit Development Ordinance (PUD) is one of many devices used to implement a
comprehensive plan. A developer of a PUD may be allowed variations in development
requirements, if it is in the City's interest to encour~e such a development.
D. PUD regulations are intended to encourage innovations in land development techniques so that the
growing demands of the community may be met with greater flexibility and variety in type, design,
and layout of sites and buildings and by the conservation and more efficient use of open spaces and
of other natural environmental features which enhance the quality of life.
13.4 Community Involvement
Citizen involvement and support is very important. The public should be aware and involved in the
City's planning decisions. Based on public input, the Planning and Zoni~ Commission and City
Council make their decisions. The City incorporates public input in its decisions to:
. Coordinate all local plans with the planninl efforts of area cities;
. Review, monitor and update land uses within the Area of City Impact;
. Update all development regulatory ordinances;
. Provide information regarding environmental problems or hazard areas to
citizens;
. Review, monitor and analyze local and regional transportation systems;
. Support design review to promote quality land development;
. Investigate alternative financing approaches to reduce tax burden and provide
quality public utilities and services.
13.5 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
From time to time, changing conditions will result in a need for comprehensive plan amendments.
The Land Use Planning Act provides for amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The City Council or
any-group or person may petition the City Planning and Zoning Commission for a plan amendment at
any time. On its own initiative, the City Planning and Zoning Commission may also originate an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. However, the City Planning and Zoning Commission may
recommend amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to the City Council not more frequently than every
six (6) months; however text amendments may be recommended at any time.
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13.6 Goal
A. The Eagle Comprehensive Plan and related ordinances are working documents used by citizens and
City leaders to shape the future of E3ile.
13.7 Implementation Strategiel
A. Update the zoning and subdivision ordinances to be in conformance with the adopted
Comprehensive Plan as required by state law.
B. Charge the Planning and Zoning Commission to be responsible to review the status of the
implementation actions and critique the relevance of the Comprehensive Plan, including
recommend in!; any amendments to City Council on an as-needed basis.
C. Require any person applying for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to submit a justification letter
for the amendment which letter shall include the following:
1. A specific description of the change being requested.
2. Specific information on any property involved.
3. A description of the condition or situation which warrants a change bein~ made in the Plan.
4. A description of the public benefit(s) that would occur from such a change in the Plan and
an explanation of why the public would need any such benefit(s).
5. An explanation of why no other solutions to the condition or situation which warrants a
change in the Plan are possible or reasonable under the current policies of the Plan.
6. A proposed development plan for any land involved if a specific development is planned at
the time the request for the amendment is being made.
7. An analysis showing the estimated impact that the proposed chan!;e is expected to have on
existin.g and planned infrastructure.
8. Any other data and information required by the City for their evaluation of the request.
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GLOSSARY
ACHD
Ada County Highway District
Adequate Public Facilities
The evaluation of development and applications to ensure that development mitigates
its proportionate share of the impacts on a specified public facilities and/or services
(including but not limited to municipal water, sewer, and transportation) and that the
mitigation is available at the time when the development's impacts are felt on a specific
facility/service.
Basic Services
Basic municipal services are necessary for the development of rural property into urban
patterns (including but not limited to municipal water, sewer, and transportation)
Buildable Lands
Lands that are not defined as constrained (AKA: "Unconstrained") or have been
reviewed and removed from the constrained areas as allowed under Eagle City Code,
State or Federal Statutes.
CDHD
Central District Health Department
CLOMARlLOMAR
Conditional Letter of Map Revision/Letter of Map Revision- amendments to the
Federal Emergency Amendment Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
Centers
Neighborhood Centers: Unique to the Foothills, these centers are intended to serve as
density magnets to cluster units and non-residential uses into areas that can serve their
immediate surrounding without losing context and scaling of primarily residential areas.
Specific policies area contained in the Foothills Sub-area.
Community Centers: Unique to the Foothills, these centers are located along state
highways with high efficiency interchanges and access points. Limited in number and
size these areas are intended to serve the employment, institutional, entertainment and
retail needs of the foothills and regional rip from the north including Gem and Boise
Counties. Specific policies area contained in the Foothills Sub-area.
Central BUline. District (CBD)
Land Use district located in downtown Eagle intended to serve as the primary economic
base for the City of Eagle.
Centers Design
A form of development in which a range of housini product types and supportinM
commercial services are near one another and are designed to be pedestrian-oriented.
Such developments typically feature, at least in part gridded local streets with alley
loaded housing, narrow lot patterns, low to mod-rise commercial which are built up to
the sidewalk with parking located behind them with residential uses built over
commercial uses, narrow streets with tight turn radii, on street parkin~, sidewalks
separated by landscape strips, and street furniture.
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Clustering
A provision under the planned unit development standards to allow reduced lot sizes in
exchan!;e for open space, floodway protection or buffering of less intensive uses.
Commercial
Neighborh08d Commercial A moderate sized shopping area that features a grocery
store but may also include a drlJ!; store or variety of services such as stationary, clothes,
restaurants, dry cleaners, real estate, gardening and other similar uses. A neighborhood
commercial area may have a total of 15,000 to 30,000 square feet but no single
buildin8s in excess of25,000 square feet. !..
Community Commercial A large shopping area that may feature a grocery store as
well as department stores or volume discount retail outlet as an anchor. It may also
include a variety of uses such as restaurants, office and entertainment. A community
commercial area may have a total of 80,000 to 120,000 square feet but no single
building in excess of 50,000 square feet.
Regional Commercial A very large shopping area that features a variety of major
retailers as well as a variety of fast food, and full service restaurants, entertainment
uses, hotels, office and similar uses. A regional commercial area may have a total of
250,000 square feet or more and <JCcuPY an area greater that 25 acres.
Constrained Lands Constrained lands area within the Eagle Comprehensive Plan lands that area impacts by
floodways, key habitat as identified by state and federal agencies, have slopes in excess
of25%, or as otherwise defined by Eagle City Code.
Contelrt Sensitive Design
Context sensitive design (CSD) is a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach that
involves all stakeholders to develop land uses and transportation facilities that fit its
physical setting while preserving the scenic, aesthetic, historic, and environmental
resources.
Cross Access Agreement
An agreement between adjacent property owners in which internal connections are
provided between parking areas in order to improve traffic flow on the streets by
minimizing the number of access points needed. Cross access agreements are typically
incremental as a condition of approval for new development. The first one to develop
will be required to make an irrevocable offer of cross access and design their site to
accommodate future connections. When adjacent owners develop, they will be
conditioned to reciprocate with similar cross access agreements.
DEQ Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Ecological functions Refers to the presence and integrity of ecological processes (energy flow, water cycling,
and nutrient cyclini) being within the range of expectations for the ecological site.
Ecological integrity The overall ability of a site to carry out and maintain functional processes. Changes in
condition are generally in comparison to reference condition taking into consideration
state and transition models (see NRCS ecological
site descriptions).
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Ecological Site A kind of land with specific physical characteristics which differs from other kinds of
land in its ability to produce distinctive kinds and amounts of vegetation and in its
response to mana~ement. Apparently synonymous with ecological type used by USDA
Forest Service. Syn. rangeland ecological condition.
FEMA Federal Emergency Management A@ency
Feathering The pr<Jtess of trans itioni ng density within a development while providing compatible
lots sizes and lot boundaries.
Gateway A major corridor or entry into the City of Eagle that will tend to create an initial
positive impression of the City for visitors. Gateway streets should be subject to
enhanced design review standards such as signage, landscaping, architecture, and
vehicular access.
Habitat Areas identified by State and Federal agencies as holding value for the existing plant
and animal species.
IDWR Idaho Department of Water Resources
IDF &G Idaho Department of Fish and Game
ITD Idaho Transportation Department
Internal Circulation The movement of traffic into and out of properties and local roadway systems without
the need to enter onto arterials and regional roadway networks.
Limited ~rvice Commercial
Uses that accommodate retail sales and services for the daily self sufficiency of local
communities, ensuring that the intensity of limited commercial development is
compatible with the character of the area with special concern to adjacent residential
uses.
Limited Retail
Establishments providing retail services, OIcupying facilities of 10,000 square feet or
less. Typical establishments provide for specialty retailing or retailing oriented to the
surrounding vicinity.
Minor Gateway
A collector or local street entering from an arterial into the City of Eagle that gives
visitors a sense of place and feeling of entering Eagle. Minor gateways should provide
limited elements to create a sense of place through landscaping, signage, or other design
elements.
Municipal Services
Services, such as water facilities and library, which are owned and/or managed by the
City of Eagle and are available to property owners within or adjacent to the city.
Open Space
Developed Open Space: Unoccupied lands that may be altered for human uses,
primarily recreational or agricultural, which
provide permanent scenic or recreational
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opportunities for the public. They are typically managed specifically for human uses.
Natural Open Space (Habitat): These areas may contain sensitive habitats, and
emphasize habitat protection for plant and animal species.
Natural Open Space (Recreation): These areas emphasize recreation activities and
scenic qualities. They provide more intensive recreational opportunities, allow a
greater concentration of human use, and may require the development of facilities and
associated infrastructure.
Potential Open Space: Unoccupied lands which have no permanent protection of open
space qualities. They may be cultivated or natural, and may provide wildlife habitat,
recreational opportunities, and scenic vistas. These areas may be in public or private
ownership, and may be converted to some other type of land use over time.
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Uses providing for administration, professional services, and associated activities.
These uses often invite public clientele but are more limited in external effects than
commercial uses.
Profe.ional Office
Regional Functional Classification
The grouping of highways, roads and streets by the character of service they provide.
Regional Functional Classification was developed for transportation planning purposes.
Basic to this process is the recognition that individual routes do not serve travel
independently in any major way. Rather, most travel involves movement through a
network of roads.
Regional Transportation Corridors
Roadways that link communities across the region; normally these are state highways
and major arterials but may include minor arterials in rural areas.
Street Hierarchy
See Chapter 8 of this Plan
Strip Commercial
A variety of unrelated retail, service and fast food use located at mid block, oriented to
take advantage of passing automobile traffic. Connectivity between strip commercial is
usually poor, and each use will tend to have its own curb cut onto the arterial.
Transitional Density The shifting of density within a development to allow compatibility with existing uses
adjacent to or within a site.
Trip Capturing
The desiill of transit, commercial, retail and office areas so that patrons are able to
accomplish multiple daily tasks with one vehicle trip as opposed to having to use
multiple vehicle trips to go to several single use areas. This is opposite of trip
generation which is a use that creates a new independent vehicle trip for a specific use
or a use that is a single destination site.
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