Findings - DR - 2013 - DR-62-12 MOD - Mace River Ranch Sub - Modify The Pool House For Mace Ranch Subdivision BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR )
A DESIGN REVIEW TO MODIFY THE POOL )
HOUSE FOR MACE RANCH SUBDIVISION )
FOR MACE RIVER RANCH LLC,LLC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-62-12 MOD
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on September 12, 2013. The Design Review Board having heard and taken oral and written testimony,
and having duly considered the matter,makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law;
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. PROJECT SUMMARY:
Mace River Ranch LLC, represented by Jo Greer with ALC Architecture, is requesting design
review approval to modify the elevations of the clubhouse for Mace River Ranch Subdivision.
The 192.76-acre site is generally located on the north side of West Mace Road,north of Two
Rivers Subdivision, at 800 West Mace Road.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on August 16, 2013.
C. NOTICE OF AGENCIES' REVIEW: N/A
D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On February 26, 2013, the Eagle City Council approved a rezone, conditional use, preliminary
development plan, and preliminary plat applications for Mace River Ranch (RZ-05-12/CU-04-
12/PPUD-02-12/PP-04-12).
On January 24, 2013, the Eagle Design Review Board approved a design review application for
the common area landscaping and club house within Mace River Ranch Subdivision(DR-62-12).
On March 14, 2013, the Eagle Design Review Board approved an entry feature with signage for
Mace River Ranch Subdivision(DR-02-13).
E. COMPANION APPLICATIONS:None
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F. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP AND ZONING MAP DESIGNATIONS:
COMP PLAN ZONING LAND USE
DESIGNATION DESIGNATION
Existing Residential Two(up to R-2-DA-P(Residential Single-Family, Residential
two units/acre) maximum two units/acre with Planned Unit Development
a development agreement and
a planned unit development)
Proposed No Change No Change No change
North of site Floodway RUT(Ada County Boise River and vacant
Designation)and R-4 parcels
(Residential maximum four
units/acre)
South of site Residential Two(up to R-2-DA-P (Residential Two Rivers Subdivision
two units/acre) maximum two units/acre with and single-family dwellings
a development agreement and located on parcels outside
a planned unit development) of a subdivision
and
A(Agricultural up to one unit
per twenty acres)
East of site Residential Two(up to C-1 Neighborhood Business Boise River and Channel
two units/acre) District Center Subdivision
(Commercial Subdivision)
West of site Residential Two(up to A(Agricultural up to one unit Agricultural and single-
two units/acre) per twenty acres) family dwellings located on
parcels outside of a
subdivision
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT: Not in the DDA, TDA, CEDA, or DSDA.
H. EXISTING SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
There is an existing dwelling unit on 7.45-acres of the 192.76-acres. The dwelling unit is to
remain until the original property owner moves out of the house. The property is surrounded by
the north channel of the Boise River to the north, Eagle Road to the east, and Mace Road to the
south. The property is currently farmed with the exception of the riparian area located adjacent to
the Boise River. There are numerous trees located within the riparian area of the Boise River,
along Eagle Road, and within the waterways throughout the property.
I. SITE DATA:
Total Acreage of Site— 192.76-acres
Total Number of Lots—283
Residential—255
Commercial—0
Industrial—0
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Common—28
Total Number of Units-
Single-family—255
Duplex—0
Multi-family—0
Total Acreage of Any Out-Parcels—0
Additional Site Data Proposed Required
Dwelling Units Per Gross Acre 1.88-dwelling units per acre Up to two(2)units per acre
(excluding floodway) maximum
1.32-dwelling units per acre
(inclusive of floodway)
Minimum Lot Size 6,600-square feet 17,000-square feet
(Except that a decrease of minimum
lot size in a subdivision may be
allowed if there is an offsetting
increase of the same square-footage
in open space and a planned unit
development is applied for and
approved-per ECC Section 8-6-5-5
[A]).
Minimum Lot Width 60-feet* 75-feet(minimum)
Minimum Street Frontage 35-feet 35-feet(minimum)
Total Acreage of Common Area 68.03-acres 44.23-acres(minimum)
Open Space
Percent of Site as Common Area 35.3% 22.9%
Open Space Except that,according to ECC
Section 9-3-8 (C)the City may
require additional public and/or
private park or open space facilities
in PUDs or in subdivisions with 50
or more lots.
*Note—A reduction of lot width may be permitted provided a planned unit development is approved.
J. GENERAL SITE DESIGN FEATURES:
Number and Uses of Proposed Buildings: One building to be used as a clubhouse.
Height and Number of Stories of Proposed Buildings: 26 'A-feet high; one story.
Gross Floor Area of Proposed Buildings: 1,776-square feet.
On and Off-Site Circulation:No Change
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K. BUILDING DESIGN FEATURES:
Roof:Asphalt Shingle(Charcoal)
Walls: Stucco(Kilim Beige),Stone(Coronado Tuscan Villa Prairie Moss)
Windows/Doors: Wood windows (bronze exterior), Knotty alder wood doors (stained walnut
color)
Fascia/Trim:Hard board(dark brown)
L. LANDSCAPING DESIGN: No changes are being proposed to the common area landscaping. See DR-
62-12 for approved landscaping and street trees within this development.
M. TRASH ENCLOSURES: N/A
N. MECHANICAL UNITS:
The applicant is proposing to use ground mounted mechanical units. The ground mounted
mechanical units are proposed to be screened with landscaping.
O. OUTDOOR LIGHTING:
A site and parking lot light plan showing location, height,and wattage is required to be reviewed
and approved by the Zoning Administrator prior to issuance of any building permits.
P. SIGNAGE:
No signs are proposed with this application. A separate design review application is required for
the approval of any signs.
Q. PUBLIC SERVICES AVAILABLE:
No preliminary approval letters from Central District Health Department,Eagle Fire Department,
and Eagle Sewer District have been received by the City. A water service approval has not been
received to date. Approval of the agency having jurisdiction will be required prior to issuance of a
building permit.
R. PUBLIC USES PROPOSED:None
S. PUBLIC USES SHOWN ON FUTURE ACQUISITIONS MAP: No map currently exists
T. SPECIAL ON-SITE FEATURES:
Areas of Critical Environmental Concern—Yes—Flood area adjacent to the Boise River
Evidence of Erosion—unknown
Fish Habitat—Yes—Boise River and possibly in the irrigation canals
Floodplain—Yes— 100 yr. floodplain/Zone AE, Floodway/Zone FW adjacent to the Boise River
Mature Trees—Yes—adjacent to existing residential dwelling, river,and portions of the irrigation
canals located on-site
Riparian Vegetation—Yes—in proximity to the Boise River
Steep Slopes—No
Stream/Creek—Yes—Boise River
Unique Animal Life—unknown
Unique Plant Life—unknown
Unstable Soils—no
Wildlife Habitat—Yes—riparian areas adjacent to the Boise River
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U. SUMMARY OF REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PLAN(IF REQUIRED): Not
required
V. AGENCY RESPONSES:N/A
W. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date.
STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS,WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING
THIS PROPOSAL:
Chapter 6—Land Use
6.3 Land Use Designations
The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map (adopted August 25, 2009), designates this site as the
following:
Residential Two
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.
B. ZONING CODE PROVISIONS, WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL:
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-5(E)
Eagle Architecture And Site Design Book-EASD: The purpose of the EASD book is to show,
through the use of pictures and text, specific period architectural styles,themes,and elements
envisioned through the requirements of this article.The EASD book,established through a
resolution of the city council and as may be amended through future resolution(s),contains all
exhibits referenced in this article and is incorporated herein by reference.However,exhibit A-
1 may only be modified through an ordinance amendment. The architecture styles found in the
EASD book are permitted styles.Architectural styles not shown within the EASD book will
not be considered. A copy of the EASD book is available at Eagle city hall.
C. DISCUSSION:
• On January 24, 2013,the Eagle Design Review Board approved a design review application for
the common area landscaping and club house within Mace River Ranch Subdivision(DR-62-12).
The applicant is requesting to modify the approved building elevations and floor plan; the location
and site layout will remain the same as originally approved. The mass of the building is relatively
the same as was originally approved by the Board. The changes to the elevations include removing
the hip roof element from the building and creating all rooflines to be gables,adding a sundeck,
modify timber framing configuration on patio and porch areas,add awnings above windows,and
adding green screen to the east and west building elevations. The materials and colors that were
approved to be used on the original elevations are to be used on the revised building elevations.
• Staff defers comment regarding building design and colors to the Design Review Board.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE REPORT:
Based upon the information provided to staff to date, staff recommends approval with the site
specific conditions of approval and the standard conditions of approval provided within the staff
report.
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PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD:
A. A meeting to consider the application was held before the Design Review Board on September 12,
2013,at which time the Board made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in opposition to this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one.
C. Oral testimony in favor of this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one (not
including the applicant/representative).
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 3 to 0 (McCullough, Grubb,Hull,and Martin absent)to approve DR-62-12
MOD for a design review application to modify the pool house for Mace River Ranch Subdivision
for March River Ranch LLC, with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of
approval and standard conditions of approval.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Comply with any applicable conditions of DR-62-12.
2. All ground mounted transformers,cable, and phone boxes shall be screened by landscaping per Eagle
City Code.
3. Submit payment to the City, at the time of building permit submittal,for the Planning and Zoning plan
review.
4. Paint all electrical meters,phone boxes, etc. located on the building to match the color of the building.
NOTE: In the event a Standard Condition of Approval conflicts with a Site Specific Condition of
Approval contained herein the Site Specific Condition of Approval shall control.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Ada County Highway District and/or the Idaho
Transportation Department, including but not limited to approval of the drainage system,curbs,
gutters,streets and sidewalks. A letter of approval from the highway district having jurisdiction shall
be submitted to the City prior to issuance of a Zoning Certificate for this site.
2. Idaho Department of Health&Welfare approval of the sewer and water facilities is required prior
issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy,whichever occurs first.
3. All permits from Central District Health,Eagle Sewer District&Eagle Fire District shall be secured
prior to issuance of building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
4. Written approval of all well water for any shared or commercial well shall be obtained from the Idaho
Department of Water Resources shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any building permits
or Certificate of Occupancy,whichever occurs first.
5. Unless septic tanks are permitted,wet line sewers will be required and the applicant will be required to
furnish the City Engineer with a letter from the sewer entity serving the property, accepting the project
for service,prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy,whichever occurs
first.
6. The applicant shall submit a letter from the appropriate drainage entity approving the drainage system
and/or accepting said drainage;or submit a letter from a registered professional engineer certifying that
all drainage shall be retained on-site prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of
Occupancy,whichever occurs first. A copy of the construction drawing(s)shall be submitted with the
letter.
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7. The applicant shall submit plans and calculations prepared by a registered professional engineer to
handle the satisfactory disposal of all storm drainage on the applicant's site.Drainage system plans
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to issuance of any building
permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
The plans shall show how swales,or drain piping,will be developed in the drainage easements. The
approved drainage system shall be constructed, or a performance bond shall be submitted to the City
Clerk,prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
The lot shall be so graded that all runoff runs either over the curb, or to the drainage easement and no
runoff shall cross any lot line onto another lot except within a drainage easement.
All design and calculations shall meet the requirements of Ada County Highway District.Construction
of the storm drain disposal system shall be complete before an occupancy permit is issued.
8. No ditch,pipe or other structure or canal, for irrigation water or irrigation waste water owned by an
organized irrigation district,canal company, ditch association or other irrigation entity, shall be
obstructed, routed, covered or changed in any way unless such obstruction, rerouting, covering or
changing has first been approved in writing by the entity. A Registered Engineer shall certify that any
ditch rerouting,piping,covering or otherwise changing the existing irrigation or waste ditch(1)has
been made in such a manner that the flow of water will not be impeded or increased beyond carrying
capacity of the downstream ditch; (2)will not otherwise injure any person or persons using or
interested in such ditch or their property; and(3) satisfied the Idaho Standards for Public Works
Construction. A copy of such written approval and certification shall be filed with the construction
drawing and submitted to the City prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
9. Encroachments including,but not limited to,landscaping, fencing, lighting, and/or pathways shall not
be located within any easement or right-of-way for any ditch,pipe or other structure,or canal used for
irrigation water or irrigation waste water without the express written approval of the organized
irrigation district,canal company, ditch association, or other irrigation entity associated with such
ditch,pipe or other structure,or canal. The applicant shall submit a copy of the written approval from
the irrigation entity prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat.
10. Street light plans shall be submitted and approved as to the location,height and wattage to the City
Engineer(if applicable)prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy,
whichever occurs first. All construction shall comply with the City's specifications and standards.
The applicant shall provide a recorded easement, acceptable to the City Engineer, for the purpose of
installing and maintaining street light fixtures,conduit and wiring lying outside any dedicated public
right-of-way,prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs
first.
The applicant shall pay applicable street light inspection fees prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
11. Parking lot light plan shall be submitted and approved as to the location,height and wattage by the
City Engineer. All construction shall comply with the City's specifications and standards.
Lighting is required in the parking area and shall be properly illuminated to avoid accidents. Any
lights used to illuminate the parking lot shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from the
adjoining property.
12. The parking area shall be paved and shall be maintained in good condition without holes and free of all
dust,trash,weeds and other debris.
13. One set of building plans, for any non single-family residential use, shall be submitted to the Eagle
Fire Department for approval. An approval letter from the Eagle Fire Department shall be submitted
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to the City prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs
first. The letter shall include the following comments and minimum requirements,and any other items
of concern as may be determined by the Eagle Fire Department officials:
a. "The applicant has made arrangements to comply with all requirements of the Fire Department."
b. The fire hydrant locations shall be reviewed and be approved in writing by the Eagle Fire
Department prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat.
c. Minimum flow per hydrant shall be 1,000 gallons per minute for one and two family dwellings,
1,500 gallons per minute for dwellings having a fire area in excess of 3,600 square feet,and 1,500
gallons per minute for non-residential uses(i.e.; Commercial,Industrial,Schools,etc.). Flow rates
shall inspected in accordance with all agencies having jurisdiction, and shall be verified in writing
by the Eagle Fire Department prior to issuance of any building permits or certificate of Occupancy,
whichever occurs first.
d. The proposed fire protection system shall be reviewed and approved by the Eagle Fire Department
prior to issuance of a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
14. Any recreation area,greenbelt area or pathway area along the Boise River,Dry Creek or any other area
designated by the City Council or Eagle City Park and Pathway Development Committee for a path or
walkway shall be approved in writing by the Eagle City Park and Pathway Development Committee
prior to issuance of a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
15. Conservation,recreation and river access easements(if applicable)shall be approved by the Eagle City
Park and Pathway Development Committee and shall be shown on the final plat prior to issuance of a
building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
16. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of the Eagle City Code,pertaining to floodplain and
river protection regulations(if applicable)prior to issuance of a building permit or Certificate of
Occupancy,whichever occurs first.
17. The applicant shall obtain written approval of the development relative to the effects of the Boise
River Flood Plain(if applicable)from the Corps. of Engineers prior to issuance of a building permit or
Certificate of Occupancy,whichever occurs first.
18. The applicant shall obtain approval of the development relative to its effects on wetlands or other
natural waterways(if applicable)from the Corps. of Engineers and the Idaho Department of Water
Resources and/or any other agency having jurisdiction prior to issuance of a building permit or
Certificate of Occupancy,whichever occurs first.
19. Basements in the flood plain are prohibited.
20. The Americans with Disabilities Act,Uniform Building Code,Eagle City Code,and all applicable
County, State and Federal Codes and Regulations shall be complied with. All design and construction
shall be in accordance with all applicable City of Eagle Codes unless specifically approved by the City
Council.
21. New plans,which incorporate any required changes,shall be submitted for staff approval. Staff may
elect to take those plans to the Design Review Board and the City Council for review and approval.
22. Any changes to the plans and specifications upon which this approval is based, other than those
required by the above conditions,will require submittal of an application for modification and
approval of that application prior to commencing any change.
23. Any modification of the approved design review plans, including,but not limited to building design,
location and details,landscaping,parking, and circulation,must be approved prior to construction/
installation of such changes. Failure to do so may result in the requirement to modify the project to
comply with the approved design review and/or result in the inability to issue a final approval for
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occupancy of this project.
24. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this application,
shall require the applicant to comply with all rules,regulations, ordinances,plans,or other regulatory
and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises the City of
Eagle of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a waiver/variance of said
requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change in use is
sought.
25. Approval of any Design Review shall expire without notice to the applicant on the date of expiration
of the Design Review if construction has not started prior to that date,as stipulated in Eagle City Code
(one year from the City Council approval date).
26. All ground-mounted accent lighting fixtures and monument sign lighting fixtures shall be screened
from view with the use of landscaping(top of the fixture shall be no higher than the surrounding
landscaping). The light source itself shall otherwise be screened as provided for within Eagle City
Code.
27. The City's actions on the application does not grant the applicant any appropriation of water or
interference with existing water rights. The applicant indemnifies and holds the City harmless for any
and all water rights,claims in any way associated with this application.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on August 16, 2013.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-62-12 MOD) with regard to the Eagle City Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Article A, DR Design
Review Overlay District,and based upon the information provided with the conditions required herein,
concludes that the proposed design review application is in accordance with the Eagle City Code and
the Eagle Comprehensive Plan.
3. Will, in fact,constitute a permitted use as established in Eagle City Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 3,
for the R-2-DA-P(mixed use with development agreement)zoning district.
DATED this 26th day of September 2013.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
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Regulatory Taking Notice: Applicant has the right, pursuant to section 67-8003, Idaho Code, to request a
regulatory taking analysis
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