Findings - CC - 2020 - RZ-07-20 - Dovetail BEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A REZONE FROM R-4 [RESIDENTIAL] )
TO R-6-DA [RESIDENTIAL WITH A )
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT] FOR )
DOVETAIL,LLC )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER RZ-07-20
The above-entitled rezone application came before the Eagle City Council for their action on October 13,
2020,at which time public testimony was taken and the public hearing was closed.The Eagle City Council,
having heard and taken oral and written testimony, and having duly considered the matter, makes the
following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law;
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. PROJECT SUMMARY:
Dovetail,LLC,represented by Guy Jones with Alliance Building,LLC,is requesting a rezone from
R-4(Residential)to R-6-DA(Residential with a development agreement)to allow for four(4)two-
family dwelling units. The 1.58-acre site consisting of two (2) lots (Lots 6—7, Block 2, Randall
Acres Subdivision No. 15), is located on the north side of East Dunyon Street approximately 300-
feet east of the intersection of South Conover Street and East Dunyon Street at 2056 and 2078 East
Dunyon Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
A Neighborhood Meeting was held at the Eagle Public Library at 6:00 PM,on Thursday,February
20, 2020, in compliance with the application submittal requirement of Eagle City Code. The
application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on June 2,2020.
C. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Requests for agencies' reviews were transmitted on July 10, 2020, in accordance with the
requirements of the Eagle City Code. Notice of Public Hearing on the application for the Eagle
Planning and Zoning Commission was published in accordance with the requirements of Title 67,
Chapter 65,Idaho Code and the Eagle City Code on August 14,2020. Notice of this public hearing
was mailed to property owners within 500-feet of the subject property in accordance with the
requirements of Title 67,Chapter 65, Idaho Code and Eagle City Code on August 13, 2020. The
site was posted in accordance with the Eagle City Code on August 20,2020.
Notice of Public Hearing on this application for the Eagle City Council was published in accordance
with the requirements of Title 67,,Chapter 65,Idaho Code and the Eagle City Code on September
28,2020. Notice of this public hearing was mailed to property owners within 500-feet of the subject
property in accordance with the requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and Eagle City
Code on September 24, 2020. The site was posted in accordance with the Eagle City Code on
October 2,2020.
D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:None.
E. COMPANION APPLICATIONS:None.
Page 1 of 8
K:1Planning DeptlEagle Applications\RZ&A120201RZ-07-20 Dovetail ccf docx
F. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP AND ZONING MAP DESIGNATIONS:
COMP PLAN ZONING LAND USE
DESIGNATION DESIGNATION
Existing Compact Residential R-4(Residential) Single-family dwellings
Proposed No Change R-6-DA(Residential with a Four(4)two-family
development agreement) dwellings
(Condominiums)
North of site Compact Residential R-4(Residential) Single-family dwellings
South of site Mixed Use MU(Mixed Use) Commercial and single-
family dwellings
East of site Compact Residential R-4(Residential) Single-family dwelling
West of site Compact Residential R-4(Residential) Single-family dwelling
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT:Not in the DDA,TDA,CEDA,or DSDA.
H. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT:Yes.
I. TOTAL ACREAGE OF SITE: 1.58-acres(68,824.8-square feet).
J. APPLICANT'S STATEMENT OF JUSTIFICATION FOR THE REZONE:
See applicant's narrative,date stamped by the City on June 2,2020(attached to the staff report).
K. AVAILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF UTILITIES AND SERVICES:
The property is fronted by East Dunyon Street. The property will be served by the Eagle Police
Department,Eagle Fire Department,Eagle Sewer District,and Eagle Water Company.
L. PUBLIC USES SHOWN ON FUTURE ACQUISITIONS MAP:No map currently exists.
M. NON-CONFORMING USES:
No non-conforming uses will be created with the proposed rezone.
N. AGENCY RESPONSES:
The following agencies have responded and their correspondence is attached to the staff report.
Comments which appear to be of special concern are noted below:
City Trails and Pathways Superintendent: All comments within the Trails and Pathways
Superintendent's memo dated July 28,2020,are of special concern(attached to the staff report).
Ada County Highway District
Central District Health
Eagle Sewer District
Eagle Fire Department
Marathon Pipe Line,LLC
West Ada School District
O. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC:None received to date.
Page 2 of 8
K:1Planning Dcpt\Eaglc ApplicationssRZ&A120201RZ-07-20 Dovetail ccf.docx
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECEIVED AND REVIEWED THE
FOLLOWING STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN
REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL:
The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map(adopted November 15,2017),designates this site as the
following:
Compact Residential
Suitable for single-family residential,row houses,duplex and four-plexes. Densities range from 4
units per acre to 8 units per acre.
B. ZONING CODE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL:
• Eagle City Code Section 8-1-2: Rules and Definitions:
DWELLING, SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED: A dwelling consisting of two (2) or more
dwelling units attached to one another by common walls with each dwelling unit being on a
separate lot,commonly referred to as townhouses and/or townhomes.
DWELLING,TWO-FAMILY: A dwelling,consisting of two(2)dwelling units which may be
either attached side by side or one above the other. This definition does not include accessory
dwelling units.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2-1: Districts Established,Purposes and Restrictions:
R RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: To provide regulations and districts for various residential
neighborhoods. Gross density in an R district shall be determined according to the numeral
following the R. The numeral designates the maximum number of dwelling units per acre.
Multi-family and two-family units/developments are prohibited in R-1,R-2,R-3,R-4 and R-5
zoning districts, unless approved as part of a planned unit development (PUD). Centralized
water and sewer facilities are required for all subdivision and lot split applications submitted
after the effective date hereof in all districts exceeding one dwelling unit per two(2)acres(R-
E). Whenever there is a conflict or difference between the provisions of this section and those
of other chapters and/or other titles,the chapter or title with the more restrictive provision shall
prevail.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2-4: Schedule of Building Height and Lot Area Regulations:
Minimum Yard Setbacks Minimum
Note Conditions A To E* Maximum Lot Area
Lot (Acres Or Minimum
Zoning Maximum Interior Street Covered F Square Lot
District Height Front Rear Side Side And J* Feet)H* Width I*
R-6 I 35' 20' 25' 7.5' 20' 60% 7,000 50' I
R-6 to R- 35' 20' 15' 5' 20' N/A 1,600 20'
10 10' if 5' if 0'for
Single alley alley common
family load load wall
attached
dwellings
Page 3 of 8
K:1Planning Dept\Eaglc Applications\RZ&A120201RZ-07-20 Dovetail ccf.docx
G. All front load garages shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the back of sidewalk.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-1:Design Review Overlay District: Applicability:
This article applies to all proposed development located within the Design Review Overlay
District which shall include the entire City limits,and any land annexed into the City after the
date of adoption hereof. Such development includes, but is not limited to, new commercial,
industrial, institutional, office, multi-family residential projects, signs, common areas,
subdivision signage, proposed conversions,proposed changes in land use and/or building use,
exterior remodeling or repainting with a color different than what is existing, exterior
restoration,and enlargement or expansion of existing buildings,signs or sites,and requires the
submittal of a design review application pursuant to this article and a fee as established by
resolution of the City Council. Design review applications for a change in paint color are
subject to review and approval by the City but otherwise shall not be required to comply in all
respects to the requirements of this article.
Within the A, A-R, R-E, and R Zoning Districts, unless required as part of the PUD, the
following are specifically excluded from the requirements of the Design Review Overlay
District: development of an individual single-family detached dwelling on a single parcel, an
individual duplex(2 dwelling units),and an individual townhome consisting of a maximum of
two(2)dwelling units.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-10-1:Development Agreements: Requirements and Restrictions:
B. Initiation Of Development Agreement:
1. A development agreement may be initiated for the rezoning of a particular parcel of
land or collection of parcels of land through the following methods:
b. On recommendation of the zoning administrator.
C. DISCUSSION(based on the Concept Plan for Dovetail Condos, date stamped by the City on
June 2, 2020 and the applicant's narrative, date stamped by the City on June 2, 2020):
• The proposed project consists of four(4)two-family dwelling units.The two-family dwelling
units will be constructed on two(2)lots with a total area of 1.58-acres.As proposed,the density
is 5.06-dwelling units/acre.
• The Concept Plan shows the four (4) two-family dwelling units with a twenty-foot wide
(measured from back of curb to back of curb) private drive aisle providing access from East
Dunyon Street to the dwelling units.The private drive aisle street section shows four(4)foot
wide attached sidewalks attached to the ribbon curb located on each side of the private drive
aisle.
The Concept Plan also shows the rear elevation of the dwelling units located 25-feet from the
adjacent property line.The Concept Plan shows the driveway distance between the front of the
garage and the back of the sidewalk varying from 16-feet to 21-feet,except for Unit 4 which
shows the driveway at approximately 35-feet in length. Pursuant to Eagle City Code Section
8-2-4(G),front load garages are to be set back a minimum of 25-feet from the back of sidewalk.
The applicant should be required to provide a revised concept plan showing the driveway a
minimum of 25-feet in length between the back of sidewalk and the front of garage.
• As previously identified the subject site consists of two (2) lots (Lots 6-7, Block 2, Randall
Acres Subdivision No. 15). Prior to developing the site the applicant should be required to
submit a lot line adjustment application to remove the common side lot line located between
the two(2) lots.The lot line adjustment should be reviewed and approved by the City prior to
recordation of the lot line adjustment record of survey.The recorded lot line adjustment record
Page 4 of 8
K:1Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\RZ&A120201RZ-07-20 Dovetail ccf:docx
of survey should be provided to the City prior to the issuance of a zoning certificate for
construction of the two-family dwellings.
• The applicant is proposing a private drive aisle to provide access to the four (4) two-family
dwellings.The applicant's narrative indicates they have devised a plan for surface stormwater
to ensure the development meets drainage requirements during subsequent design and
permitting phases. The applicant should be required to submit a stormwater drainage plan to
be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a zoning certificate for
construction of the two-family dwellings .
• The title of the Concept Plan indicates it is for Dovetail Condos. The applicant's narrative
references the requested rezone to an R6 [sic] designation is for future condominiums. Also,
within the Project Location and Stormwater sections of the narrative it references the project
as a subdivision.To date,the applicant has not submitted a condominium plat or a subdivision
application. The applicant should be required to submit either a condominium plat or
subdivision application prior to a transfer of ownership of the two-family dwellings to
individual buyers.
• Although the applicant is not currently proposing a subdivision, the development should be
reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board and City Council prior to any
development occurring to ensure the site contains desirable building and landscape
architectural styles and materials to create a sustainable and pleasing environment for residents
and visitors. The applicant should be required to submit a design review application(s)
associated with the site landscaping and two-family dwellings. The design review
application(s)should be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board and City Council
prior to the issuance of a zoning certificate for construction of the two-family dwellings.
• Each two-family dwelling unit will have a two-car garage with associated driveway. The
Concept Plan does not show any additional parking for guests.Although adequate parking for
the two-family dwellings is being proposed pursuant to Eagle City Code Section 8-4-5:
Schedule of Parking Requirements, the site will not have additional guest parking due to the
narrowness of the access private drive aisle. The applicant should be required to provide a
minimum of four(4)additional onsite guest parking spaces.The guest parking area should be
reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board and City Council prior to issuance of a
zoning certificate for construction of the two-family dwellings
• The applicant has indicated within the narrative that they have been in contact with Eagle Water
Company and have reached an agreement to provide domestic water to the property. The
applicant should provide correspondence from Eagle Water Company indicating domestic
water has been provided to the site prior to issuance of a zoning certificate for construction of
the two-family dwellings.
• The private drive aisle street section shown on the Concept Plan shows a four-foot(4') wide
attached sidewalk located on each side of the private drive aisle. The applicant should be
required to provide a minimum five-foot wide attached sidewalk located on each side of the
private drive aisle.
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COMMISSION:
A. A public hearing on the application was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on August
31,2020,at which time testimony was taken and the public hearing was closed. The Commission made
their recommendation at that time.
B. Oral testimony in opposition to the application was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission
by no one.
Page 5 of 8
K:\Planning DcptlEagle Applications\RZ&A120201RZ-07-20 Dovetail ccf docx
C. Oral testimony in favor of the application was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission by
no one(other than the applicant/representative).
COMMISSION DELIBERATION: (Granicus time 1:32:30)
Upon closing the public hearing,the Commission discussed during deliberation that:
• The proposed development is in conformance with the comprehensive plan.
• The applicant should be required to obtain the proper permits prior to removal of the existing structures.
• The driveway length in front of the garage should be of sufficient width to park a vehicle outside of the
garage.
COMMISSION DECISION:
The Commission voted 4 to 0(Smith absent)to recommend approval of RZ-07-20 for a rezone from R-4
(Residential)to R-6-DA(Residential with a development agreement)for Dovetail,LLC,with conditions to
be placed within a development agreement as provided within their findings of fact and conclusions of law
document,dated September 21,2020.
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COUNCIL:
A. A public hearing on the application was held before the City Council on October 13, 2020, at which
time testimony was taken and the public hearing was closed. The Council made their recommendation
at that time.
B. Oral testimony in opposition to the application was presented to the City Council by no one.
C. Oral testimony in favor of the application was presented to the City Council by no one(other than the
applicant/representative).
COUNCIL DECISION:
The Council voted 4 to b to approve RZ-07-20 for a rezone from R-4(Residential)to R-6-DA(Residential
with a development agreement) for Dovetail, LLC, with the following Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended conditions to be placed within a development agreement with underline text to be added by
the Council:
3.1 The maximum density for the Property shall be 5.07 dwelling units per acre (four [4] two-family
dwelling units).
3.2 Owner will develop the Property subject to the conditions and limitations set forth in this
Development Agreement. Further, the Owner will submit such applications regarding floodplain
development permit review, preliminary and final plat reviews, condominium plat, and/or any
conditional use permits, if applicable, and any other applicable applications as may be required by
the Eagle City Code, which shall comply with the Eagle City Code, as it exists at the time such
applications are made except as otherwise provided with this Agreement.
3.3 The Concept Plan(Exhibit C)represents the Owner's current concept for completion of the project.
As the Concept Plan evolves, the City understands and agrees that certain changes in that concept
may occur. If the City determines that any such changes require additional public comment due to
potential impacts on surrounding property or the community, a public hearing shall be held on any
proposed changes in the Concept Plan,notice shall be provided as may be required by the City.
3.4 Owner shall be required to submit a lot line adjustment application to remove the common side lot
line located between Lots 6 and 7,Block 2,Randall Acres No. 15(Property).The lot line adjustment
shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to recordation of the lot line adjustment record of
survey. The recorded lot line adjustment record of survey shall be provided to the City prior to
issuance of a zoning certificate for construction of the two-family dwellings.
Page 6 of 8
K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\RZ&A\20201RZ-07-20 Dovetail ccf.docx
3.5 Owner shall submit a design review application showing at a minimum: 1) two-family dwelling
elevations, 2) planting details within all open areas throughout the development and the driveway
planter islands,3)elevation plans for all proposed open area structures and irrigation pump house(if
proposed), 4) landscape screening details of the irrigation pump house (if proposed), 5) useable
amenities such as picnic tables, covered shelters, benches, garden boxes, gazebos, and/or similar
amenities (if proposed), 6) all proposed fencing throughout the development, and 7) proposed
development signage. The design review application shall be reviewed and approved by the Design
Review Board and City Council prior to issuance of a zoning certificate for construction of the two-
family dwellings.
3.6 Owner shall provide a minimum of four(4)additional onsite guest parking spaces.The guest parking
area shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board and City Council prior to issuance
of a zoning certificate for construction of the two-family dwellings.
3.7 Owner shall submit a stormwater drainage plan to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer
prior to the construction of the private drive aisle and/or the first two-family dwelling unit on the
Property.
3.8 The two-family dwellings shall be constructed in substantial conformance to the styles of architecture
as shown in Exhibit"D".
To assure compliance with the conditions of approval herein, the City reserves the right to deny, at
its discretion, any building permit application that does not substantially conform to the design
requirements as shown on the Exhibit"D". If a building permit is denied, the applicant shall have
the right to appeal the decision to the Eagle City Council in accordance with Eagle City Code Section
8-7-4-1.
3.9 The driveway length shall be a minimum of 25-feet in length between the back of sidewalk and the
front of garage.
3.10 Owner shall provide a minimum five-foot wide attached sidewalk located on each side of the private
drive aisle.
3.11 Owner shall provide correspondence from Eagle Water Company indicating domestic water has been
provided to the site prior to the issuance of a zoning certificate for construction of the two-family
dwellings.
3.12 Owner shall comply with all applicable Eagle Sewer District's regulations and conditions prior to
issuance of a zoning certificate for construction of the two-family dwellings.Prior to issuance of any
building permits,Owner shall provide proof of central sewer service for the two-family dwellings.
3.13 Owner shall comply with all requirements of the Ada County Highway District, including but not
limited to approval of the drainage system,curbs,gutters, streets and sidewalks.
3.14 Owner shall place a 4'x8' sign containing information regarding the proposed development. The
development sign shall be located along the roadway that is adjacent to the Property. The
development sign shall be located on the Property outside of the public right-of-way and remain
clearly visible from the roadway.
3.15 Owner shall remove the single-wide mobile home and the existing home on site prior to the issuance
of a building permit for two-family dwelling units. Owner shall obtain a demolition permit prior to
removal of the existing home.
3.16 Owner shall provide a detailed arborist report and an existing tree inventory man identifying all
existing trees located onsite. The report shall identify,at a minimum,species.size,and health of the
trees.The arborist report and map shall be provided with the submittal of a design review application.
Owner shall provide a narrative indicating which trees will be incorporated into the design of the
Page 7 of 8
K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\RZ&A120201RZ-07-20 Dovetail ccfdocx
subdivision and which trees will be removed prior to removal of the trees.No trees shall be removed
from the site prior to city approval of a tree removal plan.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The Council reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed rezone(RZ-07-20)with
regard to Eagle City Code Section 8-7-5 "Action by the Commission and Council",and based upon the
information provided concludes that the proposed rezone is in accordance with the City of Eagle
Comprehensive Plan and established goals and objectives because:
a. The requested zoning designation of R-6-DA (Residential with a development agreement) is
consistent with the Compact Residential designation as shown on the Comprehensive Plan Land
Use Map;
b. The information provided from the agencies having jurisdiction over the public facilities needed
for this site indicate that adequate public facilities exist, or are expected to be provided, to serve
the proposed senior living facility use on this property under the proposed zone;
c. The proposed R-6-DA(Residential with a development agreement)zone is compatible with the R-
4 (Residential) zone and land use to the north since that area contains an irrigation ditch located
within a separate lot and single-family dwellings located north of the irrigation ditch.The properties
located north of the irrigation ditch may be developed in a similar manner in the future;
d. The proposed R-6-DA (Residential with a development agreement) zone is compatible with the
MU(Mixed Use)zone and land use to the south since that area(consisting of four[4] separate lots)
contains single-family dwellings and commercial uses. The subject property is separated from the
properties to the south by a public street (East Dunyon Street) which separates the proposed use
from the properties located south of the proposed development;
e. The proposed R-6-DA(Residential with a development agreement)zone is compatible with the R-
4 (Residential) zone and land uses to the east and the west since that area contains single-family
dwellings and may be developed in a similar manner in the future;
f. The land proposed for rezone is not located within a"Hazard Area"and"Special Area"as described
within the Comprehensive Plan;
g. No non-conforming uses are expected to be created with this rezone since the existing residential
dwelling and mobile home will be removed as required within the development agreement.
DATED this 27th day of October,2020.
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County,
J son<Pierce, Mayor � 00
,OFEq•,,,,,�
ATT ST: •��. `����..,,,,,,C, •,.,
ddell .
SEAL
Tracy E.Atom, Eagle City Clerk 1, tpAttzliocuovf:
C
••,, OF 1 o
Page 8 of 8
K:U'lanning Dcpi\Eagle Applicattons\RZ&A12020\RZ.07-20 Dovetail ccf docx
{f
., '
,
•
B
T ti B
R n
a !, e •
r i_
wur
'r+I t ltit