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Minutes - 2010 - City Council - 02/09/2010 - Regular EAGLE CITY COUNCIL Minutes February 9, 2010 PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 1. Library Director's Report: Rob Baker distributes a copy of the Library newsletter and a brochure to the Council and discusses the same. The Library Board took action last night to suspend the public from using the conference room. Discussion on broadband technology grant program. Discussion on the Lynx's' Contract. Discusses circulation at the Library, we are still third in the State for circulation. Discussion on the Library's Strategic Plan. General discussion. 2. Mayor and Council Reports: Shoushtarian: Reports on the Senior Citizens Board meeting. Senior Citizens have been talking with Devri on their web site. Semanko: Reports on the Eagle Sewer District meeting. Reports on the Library Board meeting. Discusses doing a Library tour. Huffaker: Reports on the Parks and Pathway Commission meeting. Trautman's would like to invite Mr. Grasser to go on a tour with them. Reports on the Urban Renewal Agency and the RFQ for a grant writer, which was awarded to Sage. Grasser: No report 3. City Attorney Report: We received the final payment from Charney today. 4. City Clerk/Treasurer Report: No report 5. Zoning Administrator's Report: No report 6. Public Works Director Report: No report 7. Discussion regarding Area of City Impact and Area of Impact Agreement Renegotiation (WEV): Planner Baird-Spencer: Discusses policies and practices of the area of impact. Displays overheads discusses the City's Area ofImpact and the boundaries. Discusses the Area of Impact Agreement Renegotiations with Ada County. General discussion. REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA: 6:30 p.m. Council President Huffaker: Mayor Bandy could not make the meeting tonight. Mayor Bandy is present on the telephone. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Council President Huffaker calls the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: HUFFAKER, SHOUSHT ARIAN, SEMANKO, GRASSER. All present. A quorum is present. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Troop #376 leads the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: Patricia Minkiewicz, 3047 Deerfield Court, There is a meeting this week with City Council and the Ada County Commissioners on the area of impact, so you can expect some of us show up at the meeting. I think it is great that the City is moving on with this. Page I K:\COUNCILIMINUTES\Temporary Minutes Work Area\CC-02-09-IOmin.doc Discusses the Area ofImpact. Discussion on the City of Eagle Statement of Purpose, reads part of the statement into the record. I would like some clarification. General discussion. Huffaker: I think the language is pretty clear. Perhaps you can send Bill an e-mail and he can provide you information on where the language originated. Council President Huffaker: There are a number of items that we do need a motion on how we are going to handle them. The first one is the suggestion by Council Member Shoushtarian that we move the Pre-Council Agenda item # 1 to the last item on the agenda tonight. Also, Agenda Item #7 A, recycling, staff has requested that item be continued as well. We received a letter tonight from the representatives of the applicants on Items #8A and 8B that they would also like their public hearing items continued to February 23rd. Semanko amends the Agenda to add to the agenda as Item #9C a continued discussion regarding the Area of City Impact and Area of Impact Agreement Renegotiation. Seconded by Shoushtarian. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES................. Huffaker: I have been informed by the City Attorney that there is no need for an Executive Session. So moved by Semanko. Seconded by Shoushtarian. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIED..... Semanko: I would ask that by unanimous consent that we proceed to Item #7 A which is the Contract with Allied Waste to offer "No-Sort" or "Comingling" Recycling to Eagle residents so we can take up the request to continue this. Seconded by Shoushtarian. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES.......................... 7 A. Contract with Allied Waste to offer "No-Sort" or "Cominl!linl!" Recvclinl! to Eal!le residents. A public hearing was held on January 12, 2010 seeking residents desire to add this service and willingness to pay for said service. The cost associated with the service will be determined by the length of time the recycling assets are depreciated. Staff is requesting this item be continued to the February 23, 2010, meeting. General discussion. Semanko moves to continue Item #7 A to the February 23, 2010 City Council meeting. Seconded by Grasser. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES.................... 8A. A-04-09/RZ-04-09 - Annexation and Rezone from RUT (Rural-Urban Transition - Ada County desil!nation) to MU-DA (Mixed Use with a development al!reement) - Capital Development. Inc.: Capital Development, Inc., represented by Dave Y orgason, is requesting approval of an annexation and rezone from RUT (Rural-Urban Transition-Ada County designation) to MU-DA (Mixed Use with a development agreement). The 1l0.56-acre site is generally located on the west side of S. Meridian Road and the north side of W. Chinden Boulevard (Highway 20/26) approximately 835 feet west of S. Meridian Road. (WEV) This item was continued from the January 12, 2010, meeting. 8B. CPA-07-08/A-05-08/RZ-ll-08 - Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendment from Public/Semi-Public and Transitional Residential to Mixed Use. Professional Office. and Transitional Residential and an Annexation and Rezone from RUT (Rural-Urban Transition-Ada County Desil!nation) to MU-DA (Mixed Use with a development al!reement) for Wilson Properties. L.P. and Wilson Holdinl!. LLC: Wilson Properties L.P. and Wilson Holdings, LLC, represented by Gene Shaffer with CSHQA, is requesting a Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendment to change the land use designation on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map from Public/Semi-Public and Transitional Page 2 K:\COUNCILIMINUTES\Temporary Minutes Work Area\CC-02-09-lOmin.doc Residential to Mixed Use, Professional Office, and Transitional Residential, and to amend the language in the Rim View Planning Area; an annexation and rezone from RUT (Rural-Urban Transition - Ada County designation) to MU-DA (Mixed Use with a development agreement). The +/- 83.79-acre site is generally located at the northwest comer ofN. Fox Run Avenue and Chinden Boulevard (Highway 20/26) at 6479 N. Fox Run Avenue and 990 W. Chinden Boulevard. (WEV) This item was continuedfrom the January 12,2010 meeting. Council President introduces the issues. General discussion. Semanko moves to continue Item #8A A-04-09/RZ-04-09 and #8B CPA-07-08/A-05-08/RZ- 11-08 to the February 23, 2010 City Council meeting. Seconded by Grasser. Discussion. Semanko reads the February 5, 2010 Givens Pursley letter into the record. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES................... 5. CONSENT AGENDA: . Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine and are acted on with one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless the Mayor, a Councilmember, member of City Staff, or a citizen requests an item to be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be placed on the Regular Agenda in a sequence determined by the City Council. . Any item on the Consent Agenda which contains written Conditions of Approval from the City of Eagle City Staff, Planning & Zoning Commission, or Design Review Board shall be adopted as part of the City Council's Consent Agenda approval motion unless specifically stated otherwise. A. Claims Al!ainst the City. B. DR-74-03 MOD - Modification to the Master Sil!n Plan for 539 South Fitness Place. includinl! a Buildinl! Wall Sil!n for School of Rock - Jason Slatter: Jason Slatter, represented by Jim Stroo with Sign A Rama, is requesting design review approval to modify the master sign plan for the multi-tenant office building at 539 South Fitness Drive. In addition, this application is for the approval of a building wall sign for School of Rock. The site is located approximately 280-feet west of South Fitness Place at 539 South Fitness Place. (WEV) C. DR-40-09 - Common Area Landscapinl! for Sulik Subdivision - Paul and Susan Sulik: Paul and Susan Sulik are requesting design review approval of the common area landscaping for Sulik Subdivision. The 10-acre site is located on the north side of Beacon Light Road approximately 2,600-feet east of Palmer Lane at 6344 Beacon Light Road. (WEV) Semanko removes all Consent Items from the Consent Agenda. 5A. Claims Al!ainst the City. Semanko: On the Claims Against the City. We have two versions of the Claims that are presented to us. There is a different on the Delta Dental and the Pacific Source claims that are for the City Council, one is labeled City Council and one is labeled General Fund, of they are for City Council it should be the same. Semanko would like to know what was done in the General for the City Attorney's invoice. Grasser would like to know why we have different printouts for transparency and for Council signature. Page J K:\COUNCILIMINUTES\Temporary Minutes Work Area\CC-02-09-IOmin.doc Semanko moves to approve the Claims Against the City. Seconded by Shoushtarian. Huffaker: AYE; Shoushtarian: AYE; Semanko: AYE: Grasser: AYE: ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES.............. 5B. DR-74-03 MOD - Modification to the Master Sil!n Plan for 539 South Fitness Place. incIudinl! a Buildinl! Wall Sil!n for School of Rock - Jason Slatter: Jason Slatter, represented by Jim Stroo with Sign A Rama, is requesting design review approval to modify the master sign plan for the multi-tenant office building at 539 South Fitness Drive. In addition, this application is for the approval of a building wall sign for School of Rock. The site is located approximately 280-feet west of South Fitness Place at 539 South Fitness Place. (WEV) Semanko: I asked to pull this out as Mr. Vaughan gave us some material at the beginning of the meeting. Zoning Administrator Vaughan discusses the additional information given to the Council at the beginning of the meeting. General discussion. Shoushtarian moves to approve Item #5B. Seconded by Grasser. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES.... .............. 5C. DR-40-09 - Common Area Landscapinl! for Sulik Subdivision - Paul and Susan Sulik: Paul and Susan Sulik are requesting design review approval of the common area landscaping for Sulik Subdivision. The 10-acre site is located on the north side of Beacon Light Road approximately 2,600-feet east of Palmer Lane at 6344 Beacon Light Road. (WEV) Zoning Administrator Vaughan provides an overview of the application for the Council. General discussion. Semanko moves to approve Item #5C. Seconded by Shoushtarian. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES........ ... 6. PROCLAMATIONS & RESOLUTIONS: A. Draft Resolution No. 10-11: A draft resolution supporting Mountain Home Air Force Base and Gowen Field Air National Guard Base as potential locations for deployment of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter missions. Council President introduces the issue. General discussion. Shoushtarian moves to approve Resolution No. 10-11 and move to have the Mayor sign this Resolution with the suggested amendments from the City Attorney and that copies of the Resolution be forwarded to the Governor, the Department of Commerce and submitted for public comments and other entities that the Mayor see fit to submit the Resolution to. Seconded by Grasser. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES................. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Contract with Allied Waste to offer "No-Sort" or "Cominl!line." RecvcIinl! to Eal!le residents. A public hearing was held on January 12, 2010 seeking residents desire to add this service and willingness to pay for said service. The cost associated with the service will be determined by the length of time the recycling assets are depreciated. Staff is requesting this item be continued to the February 23, 2010, meeting. Continued to the February 23,2010 Council meeting by previous motion. Page 4 K:\COUNCILIMlNUTES\Temporary Minutes Work Area\CC-02-09-lOmin.doc B. EXT-09-09 - Preliminarv Plat Extension of Time for Arbor Ridl!e Subdivision (final platted as Rinl!o Ridl!e Estates Subdivision) - P.O. Ventures. Inc.: P.O. Ventures, Inc., represented by Stacia Patterson, is requesting a one (1) year extension of time for the preliminary plat approval for Arbor Ridge Subdivision, a 149-lot (143-buildable) residential subdivision. The 52.3-acre site is located west of State Highway 55 generally north of Hill Road. (WEV) This item was continuedfrom the January 26, 2010, meeting. Council President introduces the issue. Zoning Administrator Vaughan: Discusses the proposed conditions. Brent Jennings: I would like to thank the Council for hearing us and we are pleased with what the staff has recommended. It looks like these conditions do tie to the development. Huffaker moves to approve Agenda Item #7B with the various conditions that were listed in our packet including #16 which was given to us tonight. Seconded by Semanko. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES............. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. A-04-09/RZ-04-09 - Annexation and Rezone from RUT (Rural-Urban Transition - Ada County desil!nation) to MU-DA (Mixed Use with a development al!reement) - Capital Development. Inc.: Capital Development, Inc., represented by Dave Yorgason, is requesting approval of an annexation and rezone from RUT (Rural-Urban Transition-Ada County designation) to MU-DA (Mixed Use with a development agreement). The 110.56-acre site is generally located on the west side of S. Meridian Road and the north side of W. Chinden Boulevard (Highway 20/26) approximately 835 feet west of S. Meridian Road. (WEV) This item was continuedfrom the January 12,2010, meeting. B. CPA-07-08/A-05-08/RZ-11-08 - Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendment from Public/Semi-Public and Transitional Residential to Mixed Use. Professional Office. and Transitional Residential and an Annexation and Rezone from RUT (Rural-Urban Transition-Ada County Desil!nation) to MU-DA (Mixed Use with a development al!reement) for Wilson Properties. L.P. and Wilson Holdinl!. LLC: Wilson Properties L.P. and Wilson Holdings, LLC, represented by Gene Shaffer with CSHQA, is requesting a Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendment to change the land use designation on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map from Public/Semi-Public and Transitional Residential to Mixed Use, Professional Office, and Transitional Residential, and to amend the language in the Rim View Planning Area; an annexation and rezone from RUT (Rural-Urban Transition - Ada County designation) to MU-DA (Mixed Use with a development agreement). The +/- 83.79-acre site is generally located at the northwest corner ofN. Fox Run Avenue and Chinden Boulevard (Highway 20/26) at 6479 N. Fox Run Avenue and 990 W. Chinden Boulevard. (WEV) This item was continued from the January 12, 2010 meeting. Continued to the February 23, 2010 City Council meeting by previous motion. 9. NEW BUSINESS: A. Discussion on current City Hall Lease options: Council President introduces the issue. City Attorney Buxton provides Council a memo on the time frame in regards to the Leases. Discusses the memo. General discussion. Page 5 K:\COUNCILIMINUTES\Temporary Minutes Work Area\CC-02-09-lOmin.doc Semanko moves to continue Item #9 to March 9,2010 and ask the Mayor and staff to begin working with a draft of an RFP and that we ask one or both of the co-chairs of the task force to get us progress report. Seconded by Shoushtarian. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES........ .. Discussion on Town Hall Meeting on the budget. Council would like to have a Town Hall meeting on the Budget and other topics on March 16, 2010. B. Discussion on waiver for meetinl! room fees for Toastmasters: Council President introduces the issue. General discussion. Shoushtarian rescues himself as he is a member of the Toastmasters. Semanko moves to reject the waiver request. Seconded by Grasser. Discussion. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES............... C. Pre-Council 7.) Discussion rel!ardinl! Area of City Impact and Area of Impact Al!reement Renel!otiation (WEV): Further discussion on the Area of City Impact and Area of Impact Agreement Renegotiation with Ada County. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE A. Pendinl! and Threatened Litil!ation: I.C. 6723 (f) 11. ADJOURNMENT: Shoushtarian moves to adjourn. Seconded by Grasser. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES......... ........... Hearing no further business, the Council meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted: )\0. ,.~ ~Q - \:'. {!J'r:rr-dA1~ SHARON K. BERGMANN CITY CLERK/TREASURER "",U"II""" ......' ~"'l 0 F S "" ...... 1"'"\ ........ -10 " .:- v.- e. ('. .. · po.. ' : .. ,. 0 \l /L. · {t'I ~ .. . V ~l)'. . . =*: ~~ -: : : ~.... : : : ~-SE :*: : fft _.-t-('\ AL...... : ~ A ..o~ ,0,".-: ~ '1 ..:OR ^ Tt,'J... 0 .... "" l'~ ....... ~ ...... '" <: 0 F \U t>- ,..,,, ""," ......"", P ILLIP 1. BANDY MAYOR A TRANSCRIBABLE RECORD OF THIS MEETING IS A V AILABLE AT EAGLE CITY HALL Page 6 K\COUNCILIMINUTES\Temporary Minutes Work Area\CC-02-09-lOmin.doc PHONE (208) 287-7900 FAX (208) 287-7909 200 W. FRONT, BOISE, IDAHO 83702-7300 ADA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BUILDING • ENGINEERING • PLANNING le January 20, 2010 RE: Area of City Impact Renegotiation Criteria pZONINQ CITY OF LIAGi_'F To commence renegotiations and process a request for expansion of an area of city impact boundary, Ada County will need the following information: 1. A letter from the City requesting renegotiation. 2. A map showing the existing and proposed area of city impact boundaries. 3. Geographic Information System (GIS) shape and data file(s) for the area of city impact expansion area. (CD/ DVD) 4. Justification pertaining to the proposed area of city impact as it relates to trade areas and geographic factors. 5. Justification pertaining to the reasonable likelihood that the proposed area of city impact expansion area will be annexed including, but not limited to, the availability of urban services as listed below: a. Central Water b. Municipal or central wastewater collection and treatment c. Public safety services such as fire protection, law enforcement, and emergency medical services d. Schools e. Urban standard streets, roads and transportation facilities f. Park and recreational facilities g. Public transportation h. Libraries i. Storm Drainage facilities j. Utility facilities k. Urban irrigation systems 6. Documentation and technical assurances that urban services will be provided within ten years. This may include Capital Investment Plans, Capital Facility Plans and/or Utility - Service Master Plans. 7. Evidence demonstrating how the proposed area of city impact will accommodate the future growth goals of the City of (Insert Name). 1 8. Provide a draft zoning ordinance text amendment should the City wish to amend the County/City's Title 9 agreement. 9. The City of (Insert Name) should be willing to provide any additional information deemed necessary by the Board of Ada County Convnissioners. 10. Upon conclusion of the renegotiation process and prior to proceeding to public hearing, the City of (Insert Name) shall provide a legal description of the proposed area of city impact boundary, an adopted (Insert City Name) C v.cktensive Plan including any text changes, if necessary, and a land use map of future land uses in the proposed area of city impact. If you have any questions, I can be reached at 287-5719 or via email at jgibbons@adaweb.net Sincerely, Jay A. ibbons, Planning & Zoning Administrator Ada County Development Services Richard Beck, Planner II Ada County Development Services 200 W. Front Street, Second Floor Boise, Idaho 83702 RE: AREA OF CITY IMPACT EXPANSION AMENDMENT REQUEST Dear Mr. Beck, The City of Eagle's Foothill Area of CityImpact:(ACI) expansion request is presently pending with Ada County. The City is in receipt of the January 20,:2010 Area of City Impact Renegotiation Criteria provided by Mr. Gibbons. Please let this lettey serve as the City's continued request to have this renegotiation process move;.forward. Below you will find the City. of Eagle Justification for the application and enclosed you will find all necessary reference materials:to move this applications forward for consideration. Idaho Code Sectlon 67-6526: Geographic Factors: Factors supporting thenarea's inclusion in to Eagle Area of City Impact include: The existing topography and infrastructure within the area direct development to and through the City of Eagle. Access to major transportation corridors including Willow Creek (N. Eagle Road), Linder Road, Hartley Lane, State Hwy 16 and State Hwy 55 all feed into and through the existing Eagle City limits. The City's Recreation and Public Purposes Act application to the BLM and the approval and annexation of the M3 development make most of the properties effected contiguous or within a limited distance to contiguity with the City of Eagle. The State Highway system (16 & 55), the Ada/Gem County line, and Boise Front provide a clear delineation between this area and other jurisdictions within the County. Large land ownerships such as Suncor have been left intact so that these properties, if ever developed, could be reviewed in their entirety versus in a piecemeal fashion. Trade Area: Interactions with the land owners and residents of the foothills area over the past 4 years, through numerous surveys and public testimony, has revealed that 68% of the respondents in the effected area identify themselves with Eagle more than any other jurisdiction. Further, 91.6% stated that the City of Eagle is their primary source for goods and services. As the City expands and develops in accordance with the adopted City comprehensive plan these ties will only strengthen as it becomes unnecessary to travel outside of Eagle for expanded services. Annexation: The proposed expansion area is contiguous to the City's current A01 and with the City's annexation of 6,000 acres of M3 Land and an additional 2,000 acres of BLM property in November of 2009 the majority of the property within the Foothills is either contiguous to the City Limits or within a reasonable distance of annexation. (See attached City limits map) Availability of Urban Services & Capital Facilities Planning: The City of Eagle has spent a significant amount of time dealing with the provision of basic public services to the North Eagle Foothills Sub -area. The City Comprehensive Plan States: "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." Emphasis added. "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. " The City recognizes that the County is requesting a capital facilities plan as an assurance of the City's intent to provide appropriate urban Services within the ACI. The City of Eagle has taken a proactive approach to ensure the availability of services within the Foothills through the implementation of City Code placing the cost and burden of urban services onto the landowners and developers prior to or as a condition of development while establishing the City as the regulatory and administrative authority. Below is s discussion of the each urban service and an detail of either the capital facilities plan or Eagle City Code provision establishing the required level of service. Water: Through the City's land use and Zoning authority centralized water is required for all subdivision with densities greater that 1 unit per 2 acres, Eagle City Code (ECC 8-2-1). Further, the City of Eagle has identified a Municipal Water Service Planning Area that requires development to connect to and provide for the expansion of the City owned water system under ECC 6-5-3A as a condition of annexation and/or rezoning within the area. Per Eagle City Code 6-5-3A: "The areas serviced by the city shall be only that area within the corporate limits of the City, which is so designated by the City Council, and such other contiguous and neighboring territory as the City Council shall, from time to time, deem necessary to serve and identified on the water service development plan map contained in the City of Eagle Water Service Master Plan." (See the Water Service Master Plan Map) City, at its own expense, has ensured that municipal water facilities meet the anticipated demand as anticipated in the City's comprehensive plan and that the appropriate City codes are in place to ensure that water services is available or conditioned to be available at the time of development. The City is asking Ada County to recognize the City of Eagle Municipal Water Service Planning Area and enforce ECC Chapter 6-5: Water System as a portion of the Area of City Impact Agreement. Sewer: Similar to water ECC 8-2-1 requires the provision of central sewer service for development with a density greater than 1 unit per 2 acres. Within the City of Eagle and the Eagle ACI sewer services are provided by the Eagle Sewer District, a separate entity to the City. The City of Eagle and the Eagle Sewer District cooperatively plan for these provisions. To date, the City has been working cooperatively with land owners and the Eagle Sewer District to ensure that sewer is properly managed within the Foothills. It is important to note that due to the complex topography of foothills it is intended that the area will include several smaller independent treatment systems based on drainage basins and land ownership versus the traditional interconnected system found in the valley today. The comprehensive plan and existing development agreements envisions that the Eagle Sewer District (ESD) will regulate and mange the multiple systems within the Foothills. If for any reason the ESD. is unable to manage these facilities the City of Eagle will step up to ensure the continued public management of these facilities (See attached M3 Development agreement language). Public Safety Services: Fire: The majority of the area is within the Eagle and Star Fire Districts, those areas not within the an established fire district by Eagle City Code and the North Eagle Foothills Sub -area Plan are required to annex into a fire district. Currently the;Eagle Fire District has a fire Station located north of State Street on Linder Road lees than 3 -miles for the'foothills planning area. The Fire District also has a fire state at Floating Feather and Old Horseshoe Bend: Road less, than 2 miles from the area. As was required in the M3 Development agreement developmenewithin thiefoothills will be required to ensure that appropriately sized fire services;e`re available'wtth in the Foothills. (See attached M3 Development agreement language) Police: The City of Eagle'currently has`a;• very high level of service for police protection. Currently the City of Eagle has one of the lowestC.crime:rateys,within the County at 21.7 reports per 1,000 residents compared to 34.6 per 1,000 oriaveiageYstatewude. Further, the City of Eagle retains a emergency response rate of 3.2 minutes for emergency calls The City of Eagle. The City of Eagle contracts with the'Ada County Sherriff for augmented police coverage within the City of Eagle. As the area of the City expands it is anticipated that the City':will continue to expand it's contract for service with the Ada County Sherriff. Similar to fire protectiorV.the City of Eagle has continued to work with the development community in the Foothills to ensure that public safety facilities are planned for and funded as the demand for these services expand. (See attached M3 Development agreement language) Schools: It is anticipated that additional school facilities will be required within the Foothills but due to the natural features within the area (topography, floodway, and habitat) and the desire to retain significant tracts of open space (19,000 acres) the ability to identify the exact location of school facilities is limited. The City actively pursues the participation of the school district in the development review and approval process. An example of this process is contained within the M3 Development Agreement. (See paragraph 2.5(c) of the M3 Development Agreement) The Comprehensive Plan guides the identification and provision and location of schools sites in Chapter 4.2. Transportation: All roads within the Foothill will be under the jurisdiction of the Ada County Highway District. Transportation impacts and improvements have been identified by ACHD in cooperative planning effort with Ada County, the City of Eagle, the Idaho Transportation Department, and COMPASS. The Northwest Foothills Transportation Plan adopted by the Ada County Highway District on December 22, 2008. (See attached NW Foothills Transportation Plan) Though public transit is not available at this time to the area the intent, if deemed feasible in the future, is to provide commuter services along both State Highway 16 & 55 at the Community Centers. The Comprehensive Plan states the following: 6.8.10.A.8.a.7- Community Centers should be designed to integrate and promote the expansion of public transportation along major regional corridors providing transportation alternatives between communities in the region. 6.8.10.C.3- Establish a mechanism to ensure that transportation impacts are planned for and funded while multi -modal options are integrated into the design of the overall system. Parks & Recreational Facilities: The City of Eagle has undergone a significant` amount of work to ensure that regional parks and recreation facilities are formalized and preseh,ed witi inthe Eagle Foothills. The City's Comprehensive Plan calls for 19,000-acrespf.;open. space and.:64itat to. be preserved as part of the development process within the Eaglet Foot ills The City Comptehensive :Aan:identifies priority areas, incentives for dedication, clustering; and long terra funding of ttiese:open space''arreas. The Comprehensive Plan states: 8.10.A.2 - Establish a sign1f lbant regio•halropen space network in order to formalize the existing recreational uses, environmeiitally sensitivesar"ea and connections between them through creative design, voluntary dedications, incentive and governmental acquisition or exchange. 8.10.B.1b - 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. 8.10.B.1c - 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. 8.1.B.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; establishing 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 neighborhood 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 groups including pedestrians/hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. 3. Working with adjacent land owners to design and dedicate open space on a large scale in compliance with the goals of this plan. 4. For the clustering 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. 8.1.B.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. 8.1.B.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 designed to capitalize on and expand the open 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), slopes in excess of 25%, 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. 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 be contiguous to public lands and existing open space areas. b. Work with landowners and developers to establish a structure for funding the Tong -term stewardship and maintenance of large areas of open space. c. Work with the BLM to leverage the exchange of discontinuous tracts of public land for equal or larger tracts of contiguous ownership within the regional open space overlay that will build onto the existing public ownerships. As an implementation measure the City in 2009 completed a recreation management plan and annexed nearly 2,000 acres of BLM owned property within the Eagle Foothills. The City has also made a Recreation and Public Purposes Act (R&PP) application to the BLM for the acquisition of this land to be transferred to the city and developed as a City owned regional park. (See the attached R&PP application and Park Plan) As a result of this proactive regional park planning the City is requesting that Ada County collect City park impact fees for development applications within the ACI. (See attached park impact fee ordinance) Library Service: Since 1974, the City of Eagle has operated a•pubilAibrary. The public library receives funding from both the City's general fund and a separate building levy: 1n'.FY2002/2003 the Eagle Public Library had the largest per capita circulate Idaho, wi ��.`.. on:�r��a..i� o, t `,r!early 4Q•9!of;;t�e users being from areas outside of the :ounce,. j � � � � �I'.� .7;'sii.. �"'.(�'r �.. City of Eagle. The Eaglet;l?ublic `Lit ' Board of�tr^uste' s_ OrepareS a 5 -Year Strategic Plan for the facility. The Most receht;.document i+ a , adopted 1. 00 (See attached). The library is currently in the process of updating the document. . ' .. In section IV:B4 of the Library strategic plan the. LibraryDistrict has identified the need for a branch library site in the area west of Linder0d: north of State Highway 44 (State Street) in 2015. Further, the M3 development agreement, page 26, established the dedication of an additional 4 -acre site for a branch library in the Foothills (See attachment). Storm Drainage Facilities: ????? HELP!! Utility Facilities: As part of the Comprehensive Planning process for the foothills the City has worked with utility service providers to establish the availability of services within the area as well as preservation issues for existing utility rights of way. Those provisions are detailed in Chapter 4 of the City's comprehensive plan. Urban Irrigation Facilities: Due to the arid nature of the Foothills the amount of irrigation in the area will be significantly limited within the Foothills Planning Area. Eagle City Code requires historical irrigation rights remain with property when it is developed oppose to being sold transferred and sold separately. Further, Eagle City Code also requires a waiver to use potable water for irrigation. The Eagle Comprehensive Plan directs the city and land owners to pursue reuse water and the use of native and drought tolerate plants to reduce the need and demand for irrigation within the foothills. Population Growth: In 2004, the City provided Ada County a detailed buildable land analysis that estimated the build out population of the original Eagle ACI at 27,657 and the Western Area build out population at 22,000 establishing a total build out population within the existing 2004 Eagle ACI of 49,657people. Geography 2000 ACI Build Out Western Area Plan Build Out 2004 City Comprehensive Build Out Planned Growth Over the past 15 years the City of Eagle Growtl h,r to hasp. i4ceeded the adopted Communities in Motion forecasts. In 2004, COMPASS forecasted the 24i;,!p;°Eagle'populltion at 22,277. According to COMAPSS in December of 2009 the City population -44'24,049 (7.90 higher than forecasted). If this trend holds true, the City of Eagle in 2035 (with a 7.9% increase) would have a population of 58,459 requiring the City to develop plans to accommodate anadditional 8,800 residents or an additional; 3,142 households. Population Households 27,657 9,600 22,000 7,600 49,659 17,200 In addition to accommodating the proposed growth forecasted by COMPASS, several factors have changed resulting in the City's need to identify additional growth areas between 2010 and 2035: 1) Chinden Planning Area & River Plan Planning Areas given to or annexed by the City of Meridian (removing approximately 890 acres from the City's potential growth area). It is important to note that the Compass 2035 projections have removed this area from the City's "growth allocation" but still forecast the City as having over 50,000 residents in 2035. Meridian actions have resulted in the City of Eagle reevaluating future growth areas and services and required the City to find new areas for the nearly 6,264 people anticipated to want to be in Eagle over the next 25 years. 2) Changes in Use: Since 2004 the City has been working with the Eagle Chamber of Commerce, Boise Valley Economic Partnership and the State of Idaho to identify new industry and employment areas within the City. To that end approximately 150 acres have been re- designated from residential to other uses resulting in the City looking to relocate approximately 300 units within the City's planning areas. The accumulative impact of these changes is as follows: Need for Additional Residential Capacity Reason Population Households Need Capacity for 2035 COMPASS Allocations (58,495) 8,802 3056 Population removed/relocated from original ACI capacity 6,564 2,279 Total Population to be accommodated in 2010 ACI Request. 15,366 5,335 As the Cities of Eagle, Star and Meridian began to grow together the City of Eagle began to look at new growth areas that could accommodate future growth while provide a unique sense of community that complimented the City of Eagle existing growth pattern ad quality of life. Due to topography, limited infrastructure, development pressure from planned communities, large land ownership, and existing trade areas the Eagle Foothills were identified as an area that should be integrated into the City's Other Considerations: In addition to the map amendments expanding the Eagle Area of City Impact, we wish to renegotiate the City's Title 9 Agreement with Ada County. The City has attached a redlined copy of the Title 9 changes for the County's review. We look forward to working with you in moving these matters to completion. Thank you for your assistance reviewing our request. Sincerely, WHO????? City of Eagle requested Changes Ada County Code 9-2-1: EAGLE AREA OF CITY IMPACT BOUNDARY: A. Eagle Area Of City Impact And Urban Service Planning Area Boundary Map: 1. The Eagle area of city impact ' c plan is the areas designated on the Eagle area of city impact an 'ce a g-aroabstiRdary map, fully incorporated by reference, copies of which are available for inspection at the Ada County development services department. 2. Amendments to the map are as follows: a. Ordinance 199, May 25, 1989. b. Ordinance 309, June 25, 1996. c. Ordinance 355, March 25, 1998. d. Ordinance 367, December 2, 1998. e. Ordinance 539, April 28, 2004. f. Ordinance 602, December 28, 2005. g. Ordinance 623, June 28, 2006. h. Ordinance 718, December 17, 2008. i. Date to be determined B. Division By Boundary Line: In case a property under single ownership is divided by the boundary line of the Eagle area of city impact, if such line divides such property so that one or both of the parts has a depth of three hundred feet (300') or Tess, such part may be included in the jurisdiction within which the remainder and larger portion of the property is located. (Ord. 98, 9-23-1980; amd. Ord. 99, 9-23-1980, eff. 10-3-1980; amd. Ord. 181, 9-24- 1987; amd. Ord. 199, 5-25-1989; amd. Ord. 309, 6-25-1996; amd. Ord. 355, 3-25-1998; amd. Ord. 367, 12-2-1998; amd. Ord. 539, 4-28-2004; amd. Ord. 602, 12-28-2005; amd. Ord. 623, 6-28-2006; amd. Ord. 718, 12-17-2008) 9-2-2: ANNEXATION TO OCCUR ONLY IN AREA OF CITY IMPACT: A. Annexation by the city of Eagle shall be limited to those lands Tying within the area of city impact and being contiguous to the boundaries of the city of Eagle. B. Upon annexation, the provisions of this chapter shall no longer apply to the annexed area:. except for those properties outside the Eaale area of city impact and being contiguous to the boundary of the City of Eaale where the owners have requested and/or consented to annexation as provided for in Idaho Code. Section 50-222 et seq. 1, i' Q 1 1927; amd. Ord. 309, 6 25 1996) 9-2-3: APPLICABLE PLAN POLICIES AND ORDINANCES: A. The Eagle comprehensive plan, as amended by the city of Eagle, August 25, 2009 , by resolution 04 1 f 09-19, shall apply within the Eagle area of city impact. B. Applications for subdivision development in the Eagle area of city impact shall be evaluated for conformance to the design and improvement standards contained in the Eagle city code, title 9. chapter 3, and in chaster il, sections 9 1 1 1 through 9 1 1 12. Title 6-5, Title 8 Chapter 2A, Title 9 Chapter 3 and in chapter 4. sections 9-4-1-1 throuah 9-4-1-12 in effect at the time of application. C. All subdivision plats situated within the area of city impact shall be subrnittod to the city of Eagle for their recommendation. Within the Eaale area of city impact the Eaale City Council shall serve as the Ada County Plannina and Zonina Commission and fulfill the duties. responsibilities. and function of the Ada County Plannina and Zonina Commission as defined in Ada County Code. Recommendations from this body shall be forwarded the Board of Ada County Commissioners. the iurisdictional entity in charae of aporovina the application. for final action. D. The Ada County zoning ordinance' shall be used to implement this chapter. E. Ada County shall use the following standard in calculating density of residential development: The total number of dwelling units within a proposed development, divided by the total land area. Fractional amounts greater than those designated on the Eagle comprehensive plan land use map will not be allowed except where the Eagle comprehensive plan details a fractional density and then the density shall not exceed the number described in the Eagle comprehensive plan. Floodway areas and land used for public uses such as schools or public service facilities will not be included in the total land area calculation. (Ord. 99, 9-23-1980, eff. 10-3-1980; amd. Ord. 181, 9-24-1987; amd. Ord. 189, 4-21-1988; amd. Ord. 199, 5-25-1989; amd. Ord. 222, 6-28-1990; amd. Ord. 270, 1-13- 1994; amd. Ord. 437, 12-12-2001; amd. Ord. 541, 6-7-2004; amd. Ord. 623, 6-28-2006) F. Applications for subdivisions and rezones within the Eaale area of impact shall occur as a result of a reauest for annexation to the City of Eaale: however. Ada County may consider such applications in those exceptions where annexation is not approved by the City of Eaale or where the parcel on which the application is filed is not contiauous to the Citv of Eaale. and therefore cannot be annexed. G. The City of Eaale impact fee ordinances shall be applicable within the Eaale area of impact. (Ord.eff. t £ Iii H. Planned Communities as allowed in Ada County Code Title 8 are prohibited within the Eaale area of city impact. 9-2-4: AMENDMENT OF PLAN POLICIES AND ORDINANCES: A. All applications for county and city amendments to their respective comprehensive plans and implementing ordinances which apply within the Eagle area of city impact shall be sent by the entity considering such amendment to the other entity. A separate referral process shall be adopted by resolution by each entity, regarding procedures and time periods for, and the effect of, sending such amendments, and such resolution may be amended from time to time upon mutual agreement in writing by Ada County and the city of Eagle. B. All county applications for planned developments, subdivisions, rezones and conditional use permits within the Eagle area of city impact shall be sent to Eagle, in accordance with the referral process arrived at pursuant to subsection A of this section. (Ord. 99, 9-23-1980, eff. 10-3-1980; amd. Ord. 181, 9-24-1987) 9-2-5: ZONING WITHIN THE EAGLE CITY AREA OF CITY IMPACT: A. County zoning districts shall be in accordance with the adopted plan policies identified in section 9-2-3 of this chapter. (Ord. 181, 9-24-1987) B. Properties located within the Eagle Foothills Plannina Area north of Homer Road shall retain the RR and RP zoning designation. 9-2-6: RENEGOTIATION OF PLAN POLICIES AND ORDINANCE APPLICATION PROVISIONS: A. In accordance with Idaho Code 67-6526(d), the city of Eagle or the board of Ada County commissioners may request, in writing, the renegotiation of any provision of this chapter at any time. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of such written request by either party, a meeting between the two (2) jurisdictions shall occur. B. While renegotiation is occurring, all provisions of this chapter shall remain in effect until this chapter is amended or a substitute ordinance is adopted by the city of Eagle and Ada County, in accordance with the notice and hearing procedures provided in title 67, chapter 65 of Idaho Code, or until a declaratory judgment from the district court is final. Provided, however, that this chapter or stipulated portions thereof shall be of no further force and effect if both jurisdictions so agree by mutually adopted resolution. (Ord. 99, 9-23-1980, eff. 10-3-1980; amd. Ord. 181, 9-24-1987) Footnotes - Click any footnote link to go back to its reference. Footnote 1: See title 8 of this code. City of Eagle requested Changes Ada County Code 8-2A-1: PURPOSE: A. Common Purpose Statements Of The Rural Preservation (RP) District And The Rural Residential (RR) District: 1. Promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Ada County by encouraging the protection of prime agricultural lands; to ensure the important environmental features of the state and Ada County are protected and enhanced; to direct urban density development inside areas of city impact; and to protect fish, wildlife, and recreation resources, consistent with the purposes of the "local land use planning act", Idaho Code section 67-6501 et seq., as amended; 2. Implement the Ada County comprehensive plan goal to protect prime agricultural land and to maximize opportunities for agricultural activities and an agricultural lifestyle in areas designated as agriculture/rural lifestyle on the comprehensive plan generalized future land use map; 3. Allow the development of agricultural industries and agriculture service establishments when such uses do not take prime agricultural land out of crop production; 4. Protect agricultural and rangeland uses and wildlife management areas from undue adverse impacts from adjacent development; 5. Permit the development of schools, churches, and other public and quasi -public uses in rural areas consistent with the applicable comprehensive plan; and 6. In addition to directing urban density development inside areas of city impact, allow urban density development within planned communities in accordance with article E of this chapter. B. Additional Purpose Statements: 1. Rural Preservation District: Permit the continued use of agricultural lands, rangelands, and wildlife management areas within the Boise front foothills (in areas designated as the foothills planning area in the Boise City comprehensive plan, the Eagle City Comprehensive Plan, and the Ada County comprehensive plan). Limit development of hazardous areas including, but not limited to, fault lines, landslides, subsidence, shallow soils, steep slopes, unstable slopes, flooding, and seeps. Allow a limited number of uses with excessive space requirements or buffering needs on nonprime agricultural lands. 2. Rural Residential District: Permit low density residential uses that would provide a rural lifestyle, and that do not require excessive expansion of public services. (Ord. 389, 6-14-2000; amd. Ord. 621, 5-24-2006; amd. Ord. 699, 6-18-2008) Eagle Area of City Impact Negotiations Option 1: County Controlled Comprehensive Plan: County adopts City Comprehensive Plan & is allowed to approve and process development applications (rezones, Conditional use permits, and plats within any portion of the ACI as long as the application is in compliance with the Comprehensive plan and has basic urban services (as defined by Ada County Code). Codes: County codes control development. City codes may be used as a guide to the overall development, but not mandatory. Impact Area Agreement: Primarily a document that controls notification between the City and County and the Governance: County retains primary governance within the ACI. Very similar to today. PROS CONS This is the existing process Requires the county to interpret the City's comp plan and some codes . County can streamline process of approvals Limits City involvement in development reviews Limits City involvement in development Limited application of City codes - reviews development standards that don't match City's role is limited to review and comment Eagle Area of City Impact Negotiations Option2: Citv Controlled Comprehensive Plan: County Adopts City Comprehensive Plan & agrees to keep the zoning at the existing "Rural" Zoning RR(1 unit per 10 acres) and RP (1 unit per 20 acres) zones. Rezones to urban densities as envisioned in the Eagle Comprehensive Plan would only be allowed as part of an annexation application. Lands not contiguous must remain rural until annexed into the City. Planned Communities would not be allowed within the Eagle ACI. Codes: In rural zones (RR &RP) County zoning and subdivision codes apply. All other applications must annex to the City of Eagle and Eagle City Code would apply. Impact Area Agreement: Establishes the sections of County code to apply within the ACI (Rural Zones -RR & RP) and establishes in Ada County Code Title 9 the requirement to annex prior to rezones to urban densities. Would also establish the process for renegotiation. Governance: Only lands annexed to the City will be allowed to develop at urban densities. All lands within the ACI are limited to rural uses under the authority of the County. All properties wishing to development o urban densities must wait for the City to become contiguous. PROS City controls type and location of development City codes are applied for all urban development Provides incentive for annexation, limits development that is not contiguous to the City. CONS County is limited to "rural" development Some lands may have to wait to develop at urban densities until contiguity to the city limits is available. Eagle Area of City Impact Negotiations Option 3:Hvbrid Comprehensive Plan: County adopts the City's comprehensive plan & is allowed to approve limited development within the ACI. May include subdivision with rural and transitional densities that do not require public services (up to 1 unit per 5 acres). All other development must be annexed to the City or negotiate a pre-annexation/development agreement with the City prior to submitting to Ada County for development approvals. Codes: County codes would apply to "rural development" and City codes would guide all other development. The City water and sewer standards would apply and would be the standard for "urban services". This would expand beyond Title 8 & 9 to include sections of Title 6 and 10. Impact Area Agreement: Establishes the sections of County code to apply. Establishes in Ada County Code Title 9 the requirement to contract with the City annex prior to rezones to urban densities. Would also establish the process for renegotiation. Governance: Shared governance. County still retains control over urban style development within the ACI but defers to the City on the controlling contract. Directs most urban development to the City. PROS CONS Establishes consistent development May create leap frog development- areas standards regardless of location could develop in a mismatch fashion Clarifies the type and intensity of development the City will approve before the County is brought into the process Contracts are easier to enforce if County and/or developer does not follow through Establishes a dual application review process for developers- Applications must be approved by both entities. (May have implications with regard to the Blaha Case) Eagle Area of City Impact Negotiations Option 4:Do Nothine Comprehensive Plan: County adopts the City's comprehensive plan but does not expand the boundary. Codes: City updates applicable codes relating to the areas south of Homer Road. The City water and sewer standards would apply and would be the standard for "urban services". This would expand beyond Title 8 & 9 to include sections of Title 6 and 10. North Foothills remains rural and allowed to develop as allowed in Ada County code - Including Planned Communities. Impact Area Agreement: Cleans up requirements within the existing ACI but very limited expansion. Governance: County controls development in ACI. City is able to comment but has no authority over the area and the county does not have to use the City plan to guide development. PROS CONS Seemingly straight forward negotiation City and county have no shared vision in process with the BOCC. the foothills. Highly likely that smaller sized parcels Developers dictate the types and style of would remain rural due to the complexities development through the planned of the Planned Community submittals. Community process. No guarantee of design, infrastructure or open space compatibility with the City's Foothill Sub -area Plan City's role is limited to review and comment Learn at the Library ! Whatever you want to know about gardening c•an he foam/ al Eagle Public Li- brary! Besides offering free informational classes, the Library owns over 200 books dealing with a wide range of gardening topics. You can find information on vegetable wallower gar- dening. starting an herb garden. planting and caring .for trees and shrubs, design- ing your landscape and marry other subjects too nu- merous to mention. Check out a book today! 11111111!"11-414' 77 Ole 4.0. Eagle Public Library 100 N. Stierman Way Eagle. Idaho 83616 208-939-6814 Ext. 3 rc F,aglc Public I.i1)rar� Presents Garden Topics 2010 www.eaglepubliclibrary.org 208-939-6814 Ext. 3 Garden Topics 2010 Growing Culinary Herbs March 10th - 6:30 pm Elizabeth Dickey, Education Director of the Idaho Botanical Gardens, will dis- cuss how to grow annual and perennial herbs, how to preserve herbs for future use and will share a variety of ways to use herbs in cooking, including recipes of her favorite herbal dishes. Whether you are a beginning or experienced gar- dener, you are sure to pick up valuable information about growing herbs in southwest Idaho. Pruning Young and Mature Trees March 17th - 6:30 pm Juan Morales, manager of Summer Lawns Nursery, will talk about tree pruning. He will cover the most commonly found ornamental shade trees in the valley and the proper way to keep them healthy through pruning. He will also discuss which trees will tolerate more or less pruning during different times of the year. Summer Lawns Nursery will award a gift cer- tificate good for one Class II pruning by Sum- mer Lawns tree experts to one lucky attendee! Successfully Growing Roses March 24 - 6:30 pm Roses are an all-time favorite of gardeners. Ross and Darlene Hoffland of the Idaho Rose Society will talk about everything you always wanted to know about roses! They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the subject. They will discuss selecting, plant- ing , and caring for your roses in the Treasure Valley. Bring your questions and they will provide the answers. Raised Bed Gardening March 31 - 6:30 pm Master Gardener Jane Bell will present a comprehensive view of raised bed gardening. She will cover the many benefits and uses of raised bed gardening, as well as how to construct raised beds and how to care for plants in raised beds. She will also discuss starting seedlings for use in the garden. You will be eager to try this popu- lar gardening method after hearing Jane talk about it! GARDEN TOPICS 2010 All programs are free and open to the public Call 939-6814 Ext 3 for more information. IIMMM 111 411 News from Eagle Public Library Winter 2010 Opera Idaho Comes to Eagle Public Library I Please join Opera Idaho Resident Art- ist Jason Detwiler and friends as they share, through lec- ture and song, a preview of Opera Idaho's upcoming production of Cin- derella by Rossini. January 3oth 2:00 pm Free Program Open to All AAPR Tax Aide rep- resentatives will be available to help citizens with income tax preparation at Eagle Public Library on the following : February i3 & 27 March 6 & 13 April 3 & io 1:00-4:00 pm www.eaglepubliclibrary.org "Wings for Your Journey" Romance at the Library ! On February loth, 2010 at 2:00 pm, Eagle Public Library will welcome popular local romance authors Rachel Gibson, Laura Lee Guhrke, Robin Lee Hatcher and Jennie Lucas as they talk about the art and craft of writing. Fans will have an opportunity to learn about their published and soon -to -be -published books and ask any questions about the world of romance writing. All of the authors live in the greater Treasure Valley area and represent diverse genres of romantic fiction. Last year 74.8 million Americans read at least one romance novel. Today's romance fiction is smart, fresh and diverse. Romance fiction generated $1.37 billion in sales last year and also retained the largest share of the book consumer market at 13.5 percent. Whether you enjoy contemporary dialogue, historical settings, mystery, thrillers, vampires, or any number of other themes, there is a romance novel for you! Volume 2, Issue 1 Please plan to join us for a lively and informa- tive visit with these lovely successful women. All program attendees may enter a drawing to win a copy of each authors' book and a chance to win a gift certificate donated by Bella Aquila Restaurant in Eagle for a romantic dinner for two! Saturday—February loth 2:00 pm Library to Host 4th Annual Little House Program Eagle Public Library will host the fourth an- nual Little House Program in honor of Laura Ingalls Wilder's birthday on Saturday, Febru- ary 6 from 1:00-2:30 pm. We will be high- lighting pioneer activities found in her book, Little house on the Prairie, such as old-time fiddling, storytelling, making butter and bird nests, quilting and more. This is a wonderful fancily activity and draws a large crowd each year. Mark your calendars and plan to attend! Saturday—February 6 1:00-2:30 pm Wier LITTLE HOUSE of Hf-PRAIKME The richest person in the world—in fact all the riches of the ti,orld—couldn't provide you with anything like the endless, incredible loot available at your local library. - Malcolm Forbes :r News from Eagle Page 2 Library Extending The Library Board has appointed a nine - member committee to draft a two-year exten- sion to the Library's current strategic plan. In this uncertain economic time, the Board was unwilling to create another full five-year plan. The Library's current five-year plan expires at the end of next September. To become effec- tive, the draft extension document Hurst be reviewed by the Library Board and, upon the Board's recommendation, approved by the City Council. '1'he Committee has already met twice to de- fine and grapple with the major issues facing the Library during fiscal years 2010/11 and 2011/12. Some of these issues include: the restoration of the Library's historic levy rate; more space for collections, seating, and pro - Its Strategic Plan gramming; enhanced public hours and circu- lation staffing; adequate funding for develop- ing collections; the need for reference and IT staffing; and the Library's aging array of hard- ware and software. It's likely that some kind of survey document will also be created by the Committee in order to solicit input from Eagle residents. Members of the Committee include: Library Board Members Maureen Germano (Chair), Mary Berent and Margo Walter, as well as, Anne Ritter, Teri Bath, Jeanne Jackson -Heim, and Joan Spriggs. Library Director Ron Baker and Councilman Norm Semanko are both ex officio members. Kids in the Kitchen with Chef Cordel Knight It's never too early for children to learn their way around the kitchen. Shopping for and preparing food is a great way to spend quality time together as a family. Chef Cordel Knight will present two culinary programs for chil- dren at the Library. February 17 @4:00 pm: This class is for children, age 4-7, who must be accompanied by an adult. They will learn how to make tur- key/spinach wraps and granola -yogurt par- faits. Registration is required. February 24 @ 4:00 pm: During this hour -long class, children age 8-14 will learn how to make French bread pizzas and mac -n -cheese. Registration is required. To register, call Youth Services at 939-6814 Ext. 7 or stop in at Eagle Public Library Chil- dren's Room. Learning Express Database Supports Students and Job Seekers If you are a student, a job seeker, or are thinking about changing careers, you should explore the Learning Express database avail- able free to all Eagle Public Library card holders on the Library's webpage. Users niay sign -on to take a wide array of practice tests such as the GED, ACT, SAT, AP, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT and many others. The data- base also offers tests for many professions including firefighters, police, electricians, plumbers, air traffic controllers, and all the branches of the military. The Learning Ex- press database also offers information on job hunting skills, resume writing and how to improve your computer skills. The data- base is available on Library public computers and can be accessed on your home computer. Log on to www.eaglepubliclibrary.org then click on Learning Express under "Databases" in the right hand column of the webpage. GIVE SLEY LLP LAW OFFICES 601 W. Bannock Street PO Box 2720. Bosse. Idaho 83701 TELEPHONE: 208 388-1200 FACSIMILE: 208 388-1300 WEBSITE: www.givenspursley.com EWiAR.: dek@givenspursley.com Honorable Phil Bandy, Mayor City of Eagle 660 E. Civic Lane P.O. Box 1520 Eagle, ID 83616 Re: Dear Mayor Bandy: Gary G. Allen Peter G. Barton Christopher J. Beeson Cont R. Bander Erik J. Bolinder Jeremy C. Chou Witham C. Cole Mchael C. Creamer Amber N. Dina Elizabeth M. Donidc Kristin Bjorkman Dunn Thomas E. Dvorak Jeffrey C. Faraday Justin M, Fredin Martin C. Hendrickson RECEIVED & FILED CITY OF EAGLE FEB 0 8 2010 File: Route to. Steven .1. Hippter Donald E. Kntckrehm Debora K. Kristensen Anne C. Kunkel Michael P. Lawrence Franklin G. Lee David R. Lombardi John M. Marshal( Emily L McClure Kenneth R. McClure Kelly 13reene McConnell Cynthia A. Melillo Christopher H. Meyer L Edward Miller Patrick J. Willer February 5, 2010 Wilson Properties, LP and Wilson Holdings, LLC Applications: CPA -07-08, A-05-08 and RZ-11-08 and Capital Development, Inc. Applications: A-04-09 and RZ-04-09 Judson B. Montgomery Deborah E. Nelson Kelsey J. Nunez W. Hugh O'Riordan. LL -M. Angela M. Reed Justin A Steiner Conley E. Ward Robert B. White RETIRED Kenneth L Purstey James A. McClure Raymond D. Givens (1917-2008) After meeting with the City Attorney today with regard to the pending applications and the proposed Development Agreement for the Foxtail properties, the Applicants have concluded there is substantial potential benefit to all concerned if we postpone the hearings on the referenced matters to February 23, 2010, from the current scheduled hearing date of February 9, 2010. While we have been working diligently with neighbors, City Staff and the City Attorney to better communicate and to resolve outstanding issues, we feel we need just a little more time to work with the City Attorney to try to resolve issues with the language in the Foxtail Development Agreement. We understand that Staff and the City Attorney concur with this deferral and rescheduling could be beneficial to all. Honorable Phil Bandy, Mayor February 5, 2010 Page 2 Therefore, on behalf of Wilson Properties, LP, Wilson Holdings, LLC and Capital Development, Inc., I hereby request the hearings on the referenced matters be deferred and rescheduled to February 23, 2010. Sincerely, GIJ SP 'SLEYLLP onald E. ickrehrn DEK:sic cc: Members of the City Council of the City of Eagle William Vaughan Susan Buxton, Esq. 5142-35 774983_1 EAGLE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP ***The public hearing is open for the sole purpose of having discussions limited to any further conversations that occurred between the applicant, the neighbors, and Staff. A-04-09/RZ-04-09 Annexation & Rezone from RUT to MU -DA -Capital Development. Inc.. represented by Dave Yoreason February 9, 2010 TESTIFY PRO/ CON or NAME ADDRESS YES/NO NEUTRAL I7 4-0 G I �e s �� ,c1,61 7 2 s 3 N S; t17 c eta,e i►.,� 1 cer, c EAGLE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP ***The public hearing is open for the sole purpose of having discussions limited to any further conversations that occurred between the applicant, the neighbors, and Staff. CPA-07-08/A-05-08/RZ-11-08 Comprehensive Plan Map & Text Amendment from Public/Semi-Public and Transitional Residential to Mixed Use, Professional Office, and Transitional Residential and an Annexation & Rezone from RUT to MU -DA for Wilson Properties. L.P. and Wilson Holding, LLC, represented by Gene Shaffer with CSHOA February 9, 2010 TESTIFY PRO/ CON or NAME ADDRESS YES/NO NEUTRAL ,�A1/ld N44.5-0,1).1 70250 it 5,4, -, it I 77