Findings - PZ - 2017 - CPA-03-16, A-08-16 & RZ-13-16 - Ada-Eagle Sports ComplexBEFORE THE EAGLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP }
AMENDMENT, ANNEXATION, AND REZONE }
FROM RR (RURAL RESIDENTIAL — ADA }
COUNTY DESIGNATION) TO PS (PUBLIC/ }
SEMIPUBLIC FOR THE CITY OF EAGLE )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER CPA -03-16, A-08-16 & RZ-13-16
The above -entitled Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment, Annexation, and Rezone applications came
before the Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendation on January 17, 2017, at
which time public testimony was taken and the public hearing was closed. The Eagle Planning and Zoning
Commission, 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:
The City of Eagle is requesting a comprehensive plan map amendment to Public/Semipublic and
an annexation and rezone from RR (Rural Residential — Ada County designation) to PS
(Public/Semipublic). The purpose of the applications is to annex the portion of the Ada/Eagle
Sports Complex property which was recently acquired by the City. The two parcels totaling 15.9 -
acres are located on the east side of North Horseshoe Bend Road approximately 2000 -feet north of
East Floating Feather Road. No development or changes to the park's use are proposed.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
A Neighborhood Meeting was held from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on December 5, 2016, at Eagle City
Hall, in compliance with the application submittal requirement of the Eagle City Code. The
application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on December 6, 20I6.
C. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Notice of Public Hearing on the application for the Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission was
published in accordance with the requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and the Eagle
City Code on December 26, 2016. Notice of this public hearing was mailed to property owners
within three -hundred feet (300 -feet) of the subject property in accordance with the requirements of
Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and Eagle City Code on December 19, 2016. The site was
posted in accordance with the Eagle City Code on January 5, 2016. Requests for agencies' reviews
were transmitted on December 8, 2016, in accordance with the requirements of the Eagle City
Code.
D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
E. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None
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F. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP AND ZONING MAP DESIGNATIONS:
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT:
Not located within the DDA, TDA, CEDA, or DSDA.
H. TOTAL ACREAGE OF SITE: 15.9 -acres
I. APPLICANT'S REQUEST FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AMENDMENT:
The city is requesting to change the Future Land Use Map designation of the 15.9 -acre site from
Open Space & Park (Ada County Designation) to Public/Semipublic.
Pursuant to the Eagle Comprehensive Plan "Amendment Procedures" the applicant shall address
the following items:
Any person may petition the Planning and Zoning Commission for a plan amendment at any time.
The applicant shall submit a letter for a Comprehensive Plan amendment which will contain the
following:
I. Specific description of the change being requested.
2. Specific information on any property involved.
3. The condition or situation which warrants a change being made in the plan.
4. The public need for a benefit from such a change in the plan.
5. A statement that no other solutions to the problem presented by the current policy of
the PIan are possible or reasonable.
6. Proposed development for any land involved.
7. Any other data and information needed by the Planning and Zoning Commission in
evaluating the request.
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COMP PLAN
ZONING
LAND USE
DESIGNATION
DESIGNATION
Existing
Open Space & Park (Ada
RR (Rural Residential — Ada
Ada/Eagle Sports
County Designation)
County Designation)
Complex Park
Proposed
Public/Semipublic
PS (Public/Semipublic)
No Change
North of site
Public/Quasi-Public (Ada
RR (Rural Residential —
Ada County Landfill
County Designation)
Ada County)
Buffer
South of site
Public/Semipublic
Public/Semipublic
Ada/Eagle Sports
Complex
East of site
Open Space & Park (Ada
RR (Rural Residential — Ada
Ada County Landfill
County Designation)
County Designation)
Buffer/open space
West of site
Open Space & Park (Ada
C2 (Commercial — Ada
Vacant/Undeveloped,
County Designation),
County Designation), R -2-P
Single Family Residential
Residential Two,
(Residential Two Planned
(Eagle Crest Subdivision),
Public/Semipublic
Unit Development), PS
Ada/Eagle Sports
(Public/Semipublic)
Complex Park
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT:
Not located within the DDA, TDA, CEDA, or DSDA.
H. TOTAL ACREAGE OF SITE: 15.9 -acres
I. APPLICANT'S REQUEST FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AMENDMENT:
The city is requesting to change the Future Land Use Map designation of the 15.9 -acre site from
Open Space & Park (Ada County Designation) to Public/Semipublic.
Pursuant to the Eagle Comprehensive Plan "Amendment Procedures" the applicant shall address
the following items:
Any person may petition the Planning and Zoning Commission for a plan amendment at any time.
The applicant shall submit a letter for a Comprehensive Plan amendment which will contain the
following:
I. Specific description of the change being requested.
2. Specific information on any property involved.
3. The condition or situation which warrants a change being made in the plan.
4. The public need for a benefit from such a change in the plan.
5. A statement that no other solutions to the problem presented by the current policy of
the PIan are possible or reasonable.
6. Proposed development for any land involved.
7. Any other data and information needed by the Planning and Zoning Commission in
evaluating the request.
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J. APPLICANT'S STATEMENT OF JUSTIFICATION FOR THE REZONE:
Upon annexation and rezone of the property, the parcels will remain City of Eagle park land. No
development or changes to the park's use are proposed.
K. AVAILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF UTILITIES AND SERVICES: Central Services are
located in proximity to the site, however, no development is proposed with this application that
would necessitate connection at this time.
L. PUBLIC USES SHOWN ON FUTURE ACQUISITIONS MAP: No map currently exists.
M. SPECIAL ON-SITE FEATURES:
Areas of Critical Environmental Concern - No
Evidence of Erosion - No
Fish Habitat - No
Floodplain - No
Mature Trees - No
Riparian Vegetation - No
Steep Slopes - No
Stream/Creek - No
Unique Animal Life - Unknown
Unique Plant Life - Unknown
Unstable Soils - No
Wildlife Habitat -- No
N. NON -CONFORMING USES: None
O. AGENCY RESPONSES:
The following agencies have responded and their correspondence is attached to the staff report.
Central District Health Department
Idaho Transportation Department
Tesoro Logistics NW Pipeline
P. 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:
• RR (Rural Residential - Ada County designation). The property is not currently within the
Eagle Comprehensive Plan boundary. Ada County Comprehensive Plan designates the site as
"Open Space and Park" but the site is currently zoned "Rural Residential."
• Public/Semipublic
Suitable primarily for the development of such uses as golf courses, parks, recreation facilities,
greenways, schools, cemeteries, and public service facilities such as government offices.
Support activities may also be permitted.
All development within this land use is encouraged to be designed to accommodate the
different needs, interests, and age levels of residents in matters concerning both recreation and
civil activities
The public/semi-public Iand use designation is not a residential land use designation. When a
project or development is designed that contains or is adjacent to land holding a public/semi-
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public land use this land will not be included when calculating the allowable residential
density. Projects that hold a residential designation that want to provide amenities similar to
those allowed in the public/semi-public designation may transfer density within the
development only when using the standards established in the Planned Unit Development as
defined in the comprehensive plan.
* If the Commission wishes to include this property in the City's Comprehensive Plan, the
following policies should be considered:
Chapter 1— Overview
1.1 City of Eagle Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the Eagle Comprehensive Plan is to develop a set of guidelines that the City
will use to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents who live in the City
of Eagle and its Area of City Impact (AOI). To achieve that purpose, the City of Eagle will
strive:
A. To protect property rights and enhance property values.
B. To ensure that adequate public facilities and services are provided to the people at
reasonable cost.
C. To ensure that the economy of the City of Eagle and its AOI is protected and enhanced.
D. To ensure that the important environmental features of the City and its AOI are protected
and enhanced.
E. To encourage urban and urban -type development within the incorporated city.
F. To avoid undue concentration of population and overcrowding of land.
G. To ensure that the development of land is commensurate with the physical characteristics
of the land.
H. To protect life and property in areas subject to natural hazards and disasters.
I. To protect fish, wildlife, and recreation resources.
Table 1.1 Distribution of Uses
Land Use
% of total
Commercial
4%
Mixed Use
7%
Mixed Use Village
5%
Business/Tech
3%n
Industrial
1%
Residential
75%
Parkslo ens ace
5%
1.2.1 - Idaho Code
Understanding the constraints of the existing AOI, the City of Eagle began to look at the
requirements for establishing an expanded area of city impact. Under Idaho Code §67-
6526(b), the following three factors are paramount in establishing an area of city impact:
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A. Trade Area: Trade area is the area that is needed to provide a city with an economic base
that supports the city. This economic base comprises not only the city limits and the AOI
but also includes the areas that surround a city and bring people into the city for services.
Historically, the City of Eagle has been directly associated with a large trade area
including properties extending north into Gem County and west into eastern Canyon
County. Further, ACHD traffic counts and the existing transportation network support the
claim of this area being within the City of Eagle's economic trade area.
B. Geographic Boundaries: The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has released plans
to improve State Highway 16 from a two (2) lane roadway to at least a nine (9) lane
system (including right-of-way) in excess of one quarter (114) mile wide. This creates an
enormous and significant landmark or geographic boundary separating the properties east
of State Highway 16 from those on the western side. This new transportation corridor will
be a significant east -west barrier between Eagle and Star that will create an impediment
for pedestrians, bicyclists, youth and the elderly or anyone unable to use motorized
transportation. In addition, it is unlikely that property owners east of the new highway
corridor will feel identified with a city center that is entirely cut off to the west. (See Map
1.1) Historically in Ada County, state highways have been used as area of impact
boundaries. For example, State Highway 44 forms portions of the respective common
boundaries between Boise and Garden City. State Highway 55 forms portions of the
respective common boundaries between Meridian and Boise as well as Boise and Eagle.
State Highway 20126 forms a boundary between Meridian and Eagle.
C. Annexation in the Future: At the time of this planning effort, the City of Eagle had
received numerous requests for annexation from properties reaching to the State Highway
16 corridor and north into the Eagle Foothills. If these applications are approved, Eagle's
city limits would be bordered to the West by State Highway 16, to the South by State
Highway 20126 and to the North into Boise and Gem County substantiating the City's
ability to annex throughout this area.
1.3 - The City of Eagle Vision Statement
In 1999, City of Eagle citizens envisioned their future town as a well-planned community that
encourages diversified living and housing opportunities, fosters economic vitality that offers
jobs for residents, and provides places for people to recreate and enjoy Eagle's natural beauty.
WE ENVISION THAT IN THE FUTURE EAGLE WILL BE:
A. known as a highly livable town that successfully balances growth with many of the rural
elements of its heritage;
B. interconnected with user-friendly pathways and roadways;
C. economically strong with a distinct downtown economic center;
D. providing diversified employment and housing opportunities for all economic groups;
E. an environmentally aware community with distinctive open space, parks and outdoor
recreation;
F. an economically strong city, that fosters local businesses and clean industry;
G. a unique community that maintains its rural residential feel in the midst of the Treasure
Valley.
Similarly as in 1999, the 2004 Soaring 2025 plan, and the Foothills Plan: the City of Eagle
outlined an extensive public visioning process to guide the plan. The visioning sessions
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discussed potential growth areas and goals to guide the long term development of the City.
From these visioning sessions, the following four broad goals were identified for the western
AOI and the foothills:
A. Sustainability at build out: Ensure the ability for the city to continue to fund, improve and
support itself, including infrastructure and parks, without the use of building permit fees,
impact fees and zoning fees.
B. Identify "Activity Centers": Identify areas that, due to the nature of existing uses, future
uses and/or transportation corridors, will lend themselves to increased activity and non-
residential use to preserve larger areas as primarily residential neighborhoods and sensitive
areas as open space.
C. Preserving Regional Transportation Corridors (State Highway 16 & 44): Preserve the
function of regionally significant roadways through the City while ensuring compatibility
with land uses and design standards of the City.
D. Increased Employment Opportunities: Identify areas that will provide significant
employment opportunities to the residents of the City of Eagle thereby allowing the City to
be a desirable place to live, work, and recreate.
1.5 - Relationship to the City of Eagle Zoning Ordinance
Idaho Code §67-6511 states that "zoning districts shall be in accordance with the adopted
plan." In general this means that zoning must be "in keeping" with a comprehensive plan if
one exists. Further, the Eagle City Zoning code requires consistency between the
comprehensive plan and affected zones at the time of rezoning. Additional zoning
classifications may be needed to ensure the accurate 'implementation of this sub -area plan.
Chapter 2 — Property Rights
2.4 - Implementation Strategies
A. Land use development regulations should be designed to protect the health, safety and
welfare of the community, and to avoid any unnecessary conditions, delays and costs.
B. The protection and preservation of private property rights should be a strong consideration
in the development of land use policies and implementation standards and regulations and
as required by law.
C. The Comprehensive Plan and implementing ordinances should strive for stable and
consistent policies regarding development densities and requirements.
D. All changes in the comprehensive plan and land use entitlement should be reviewed in
compliance with this plan and the visioning plan for the western area. (Map 2.1)
Chapter 4 — Schools, Public Services and Utilities
4.1- Background
Public utilities, facilities, and services are necessary for the overall welfare of the public and
are generally available to Eagle residents. The City and special districts provide the basic
services of water, sewer, school, police, fire and library to residents. With Eagle's growing
population comes the need for increased Public services and the necessity to improve existing
service delivery systems.
B. The Eagle Sewer District which provides sewer service within a designated sewer service
area. Larger lot homes have wells and septic systems and must comply with Central
District Health Department requirements.
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D. United Water, Eagle Water Company, and the City which provide water to Eagle
residents. Some private water systems and wells are also used.
E. Ada County Sheriff's Office which provides police services on a contract
4.9.2 - Other Services and Utilities Objectives
A. Discourage overlapping service areas and/or illogical service boundaries.
B. Strive for continued cooperation between service providers, utility providers and the City
of Eagle.
C. Ensure that access to services and utilities is readily available in the City, the AOI and the
foothills so that access issues do not create conflicts with the overall goals and objectives
of this Comprehensive Plan.
Chapter 5 — Economic Development
5.1 - Background
The economic development component of the Comprehensive Plan presents a discussion of
the economics and employment in Eagle. The city encourages appropriate economic
development while retaining those attributes that give Eagle its special living and working
environment.
5.3 - Economic Development Goals
A. Ensure the ability for the City to continue to fund, improve and support itself, including
infrastructure, without the use of building permit fees, impact fees and zoning fees.
B. Identify areas that will provide significant employment opportunities to the residents of the
City of Eagle thereby allowing the City to be a desirable place to live, work, and recreate.
C. Identify areas that, due to the nature of existing uses, future uses and/or transportation
corridors, will lend themselves to increased business activity and nonresidential use so as
to preserve larger areas as primarily residential neighborhoods.
D. Increase available jobs within the City of Eagle to levels comparable with adjacent
communities.
Chapter 6 — Land Use
6.1 - Background
Managing growth and channeling it into orderly community development is the key element of
Iand use planning. Unplanned growth results in undesirable land use patterns. Areas within
the City and within the City's planning areas are given land use designations which are
depicted on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, hereinafter referred to as the "Land Use
Map". (See Map 6.1 & 6.2)
The Land Use Map is an integral part of the Comprehensive Plan. It serves as a planning
policy document and planning tool that will assist the City in sustaining responsible growth
and development to ensure that evolving land use patterns remain consistent with goals,
objectives and strategies of the Plan.
Land use designations as reflected on the Land Use Map are based on the existing land use
pattern, existing natural physical features such as the Boise River, Dry Creek and the foothills,
floodplain areas, capacity of existing community facilities, projected population and economic
growth, compatibility with other uses of the land, transportation systems, and the needs of
local citizens.
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As a part of the review of the 2000 Comprehensive Plan, the City completed a land capacity
analysis of the economic sustainability of the existing AOI and future growth areas for the
City. This study found that the City of Eagle, though stable and united in its vision to develop
a city with a uniquely rural character, did wish to establish long term sustainability for the City
as it approached build out.
The 2007 Comprehensive Plan detailed the following uses for the incorporated City and the
AOI:
Table 6.1— Mixture of Land Uses
Mix of Uses (inerudingFoothins)
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6.3 - Land Use Designations
Development density shall be calculated by project. Unused density for undeveloped or
underdeveloped land adjacent to or within the same land use designation will not be
transferred or used to "balance" or "maximize" densities within an area. Clustering will only
be allowed as specified in the "Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces" chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan.
For the purposes of this comprehensive plan, the density shall be defined as the ratio of the
total number of dwelling units within a project divided by the total project area. Should that
number be a fraction, it shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, except where the
comprehensive plan details a fractional density, and then the density shall not exceed the
number described in the comprehensive plan.
The land use designations on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, and as may be referred
to within the text of the Comprehensive Plan, are defined on the Land Use Designation
Matrix, Table 6-1, and Zoning Compatibility Matrix, Table 6-2, and are as follows:
The Comprehensive Plan Land Use applicable land use categories for this site are:
6.3.17 - Public/Semi Public
Suitable primarily for the development of such uses as golf courses, parks, recreation facilities,
greenways, schools, cemeteries, and public service facilities such as government offices.
Support activities may also be permitted.
All development within this land use is encouraged to be designed to accommodate the
different needs, interests, and age levels of residents in matters concerning both recreation and
civil activities.
6.4 - Land Use Goals
A. Preserve the rural transitional identity of the City of Eagle.
B. Ensure the ability for the city to continue to fund, improve and support itself (including
infrastructure) without the use of building permit fees, impact fees and zoning fees.
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C. Identify areas that, due to the nature of existing uses, anticipated uses, and/or
transportation corridors, will lend themselves to increased activity and non-residential use
while preserving larger areas as residential neighborhoods.
D. Preserve the function of regionally significant roadways transecting the City while
ensuring compatibility with land uses and design standards of the City.
E. Identify areas that will provide significant employment opportunities to the residents of the
City of Eagle, thereby supporting the City as a desirable place to live, work, and recreate.
6.5 - Land Use Objectives
A. To encourage the conservation and preservation of open spaces, sensitive habitat for plant
and wildlife species, and unique areas based on diverse values within the City of Eagle
B. To encourage development with decreasing density radiating out from Downtown Eagle as
shown on the Land Use Map.
C. To establish the land use map and associated policies as the official guide for development
in the City of Eagle
D. To implement the Iand use map and associated policies through the zoning and
development review process.
6.6 - Land Use Implementation Strategies
A. Conserve the natural features and resources of Eagle.
B. Establish land use patterns and zoning districts that do not exhaust available services
such as sewer, water, police, fire, recreational areas, highways and transportation systems.
R. Consider annexing any parcels of land allowed to be annexed by Idaho Code 50-222.
FF. Work with the County and land owners to obtain dedications of a trail network from the
Foothills and proposed Eagle Regional Park through the foothills and connecting south
into the existing City to the Boise River.
GG. Encourage and request current residents and landowners in the Foothills to provide
easements and/or right-of-way dedications for trail networks to tie into the Ridge to
Rivers trail system and connect downtown Eagle to the Foothills.
Chapter 8 — Transportation
8.4 — Goals
C. Pathway System Goals
1- Encourage the development of a local and regional pathway system. The design of the
pathway system should be coordinated with other elements of the City's Comprehensive
Plan. The pathway system is to provide basic mobility for some and a non -drive alone
mode for everyone.
2. Work regionally to integrate the pathway system with the ongoing planning and design
efforts for the SH -44, SH -16, SH -55 and US 20-26 corridors.
3. Support the concept and goals of demand management strategies, such as telecommuting,
ride -sharing, park-and-ride facilities, etc. to reduce overall travel demand.
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8.6 - Implementation Strategies
8.6.4 - Pathway Strategies
A. Encourage new development to provide for pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle circulation
in accordance with the City of Eagle Transportation/Pathway Network Maps #1, #2, #3,
adopted local and regional pathway plans, as may be needed for intra -neighborhood
connectivity and to ensure that bike and pedestrian traffic is not unnecessarily pushed out
onto arterials and collectors.
B. Encourage the provision of equestrian, pedestrian and bicycle safety and comfort with
enhanced pedestrian crossings of the State Highways (Highway 44 and Highway 55).
Pedestrian/bicycle overpass or underpass crossings should be considered. Also, at grade
intersection enhancements, such as landscaping, crosswalk pavers and signage, for
pedestrian/bicycle safety and comfort, should be considered.
Chapter 9 — Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
9.3 - Future Conditions
As the City of Eagle grows, new parks and facilities will be needed to meet the recreation
needs of the community. There will be a demand for more parkland including pathways,
practice fields and ball fields as well as a skateboard park. The completion of Reid Merrill Sr.
Park, Ada County Sports Park and the new entrance to Eagle Island State Park may meet
current needs. Land acquisition for future park sites and pathways is vital in order to develop
land for pathways and neighborhood parks. There will also be a need for indoor facilities and
recreation programs. One cost effective method available to the City is to pursue joint venture
development and use opportunities with the school district. The City of Eagle values its river,
creeks, canals, and foothills. Opportunities for the City include maintaining drainage and
canal corridors and rights-of-way to establish a pathway system. New development projects
will provide for pathway circulation in accordance with adopted local and regional pathway
plans. A Pathways Committee would review development proposals to ensure pathways
continuity. Maintaining these corridors will add community identity and ensure the quality of
recreation in Eagle. These areas are the habitat of a variety of species (e.g., fish, eagle, etc.)
and play an important role in the community's ecology.
9.4.1- Parks Goal
A. To create ample areas and facilities for our residents' diverse indoor and outdoor park and
recreational interests.
9.4.2 - Objectives
A. To develop parks and recreational programs which meet the different needs, interests, and
age levels of our residents in both the rural and urban areas.
B. To plan and design parks for sustainability and conservation of natural resources.
C. To provide a system of neighborhood parks where safe and convenient access is available
to residents.
D. Provide a system of interconnected parks, trails and open spaces throughout the City.
E. To dedicate and develop areas for parks in new residential developments.
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9.4.3 - Policies
A. Acquire land for future parks in neighborhood and community settings at a rate that meets
or exceeds the national standards.
B. Seek innovative funding sources for acquisition, planning, design, construction, and
maintenance of parks.
C. Ensure all City parks are managed and maintained in a cost effective manner for the
enjoyment of the public.
9.4.4 - Implementation Strategies
A. Develop policy to preserve, in perpetuity, established parks and land acquired for parks.
E. Aggressively explore public/private or intergovernmental agreements to assist in park
acquisition, development, and recreational opportunities.
G. Create an ordinance that requires developers to dedicate and establish parks in new
developments.
9.5 - Pathways and Greenbelts
Pathways are non -motorized multi -use paths that are separate features from bicycle and
pedestrian lanes constructed as a part of a roadway.
Greenbelts are typically land areas that border scenic features or hazard areas (i.e. the Boise
River and Dry Creek) and are designed to prevent undesirable encroachment. Greenbelts may
include pathways and/or bike lanes.
9.5.1- Goal
A. To create a pathway system that provides interconnectivity of schools, neighborhoods,
public buildings, businesses, and parks and special sites.
9.5.2 - Objectives
A. To create a pathway system that reflects desire to have a pedestrian and bicycle friendly
community.
B. To provide a network of central and neighborhood paths where residents are able to safely
access and utilize pathways for alternative forms of transportation.
E. Require all development to provide developed pathways for connection to EagIe's public
pathway system and/or adjoining development's public pathway system.
G. Improve/provide access to greenbeldpathway east of Eagle Road on the south side of the
North Channel of the Boise River.
H. Acquire pathway easements on the north side of the North Channel.
J. Identify connections between trail sections and existing and future parks and open spaces.
O. Provide separate and safe pathway crossings for Highways 55 and 44 at key pathway
intersections.
9.5.3 - Implementation Strategies
A. Create ordinances that require developments to provide improved pathway systems with
links to adjoining pathway systems, parks, and open spaces.
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F. Prioritize greenbelt and pathway development: 1) greenbelt/pathway system along the
Boise River; 2) greenbelt/pathway system along the Dry Creek; 3) corridor preservation
along future planned pathways and irrigation features; and 4) road crossings.
9.6 - Open Space
Open space is land which is not used for buildings or structures and offers opportunities for
parks, recreation, water amenities, greenbelts, river trails and pathways, tourism, leisure
activities, viewpoints, and wildlife habitat.
9.6.1 - Goal
A. To provide wherever possible open space and natural features such as natural river
frontage, greenbelts, river trails and pathways, creeks, flood plains and flood ways,
drainage ways and canals, development buffers, wooded areas, grasslands, foothills, and
viewpoints for public use and enjoyment.
9.6.2 - Objectives
A. To establish open space to protect the finite resource base of Eagle's natural environment -
air, ground water, surface water, soil, forested areas, plant and wildlife habitats,
agricultural lands, and aquifer recharge, watersheds, and wetlands.
B. To provide an open space setting for active and passive recreation for all age groups
throughout the community.
C. To protect against hazards that are inherent to flood plains, flood ways, steep slopes, and
areas of geological instability.
D. To protect the natural lay of the land (e.g., minimize land disturbance).
E. To protect such unique environmental areas as historical, geological, and archaeological
sites and monuments, natural areas, and wildlife habitat.
F. To protect important views, vistas, and panoramas of the community's natural setting and
environment.
9.6.3 - Policies
A. To encourage cluster development within
perpetuity. Cluster developments Iocated
Area shall be prohibited.
the City limits so as to retain open space in
outside the City limits but within the Impact
B. To encourage the City to develop working relationships with other agencies/entities to
establish and protect open space.
9.6.4 - Implementation Strategies
A. Require developers to utilize open space for above -ground, on-site storm water
management (i.e., grassy swales, constructed wetlands, and water features).
B. Explore public/private or intergovernmental agreements to set aside and protect open
space (i.e., land trusts, conservation easements, and memorandums of understanding).
C. Create an ordinance that requires developers to include set asides for open space.
D. Establish guidelines for open space set asides.
E. Develop a comprehensive beautification plan that includes but is not limited to open space
such as road rights-of-way, abandoned road segments, and City entryways.
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F. Develop a storm water management plan to include utilization of onsite open space for
storm water management features.
G. Create an ordinance that requires developers to dedicate and establish open space/parks in
new developments. Encourage developers to identify and preserve wildlife mitigation
corridors.
Chapter 12 — Community Design
12.1 -Vision
Over the next 20 years, the City of Eagle is forecasted to experience high growth rates that
without proper management and planning will impact the quality of life and housing options
available to its residents. Rather than ignore the growth pressures that are currently shaping
most Treasure Valley communities, the City of Eagle is looking at options that will embrace
housing alternatives and transit density but will also preserve the rural nature of the City.
12.2 - Goals
A. Protecting the City's character: Strive to create an aesthetically pleasing community and
protect the unique natural beauty and small town character of the City.
12.3 - Objectives
C. Create a clearly identifiable community.
12.4 - Implementation Strategies
A. Establish and maintain development patterns and design criteria in keeping with the rural
transitional identity of Eagle.
D. Preserve the floodway in its natural state for such uses as greenbelt, wildlife habitat, and
recreational open space agriculture.
L. Develop buffer and transition zones between conflicting types of land use.
N. Encourage the preservation of natural resources such as creeks, drainages, steep slopes,
and ridgelines as visual amenities.
Q. Encourage the development of pathways and open -space corridors throughout the City.
V. Maintain the rural residential character and open space environment n and around the
City.
BB. Create a City composed of neighborhoods in which basic amenities (schools, utilities,
parks, and services) are accessible, visually pleasing, and properly integrated to
encourage walking and cycling.
DD. Encourage the preservation and public access to open space through developments and as
a rural design element of urbanizing areas.
Chapter 13 — Implementation
13.5 - Comprehensive Pian Amendments
From time to time, changing conditions will result in the need for comprehensive plan
amendments.
The Land Use Planning Act provides for amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The City
Council or any group or person may petition the City Planning and Zoning Commission for a
plan amendment at any time. On its own initiative, the City Planning and Zoning Commission
may originate an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. However, the City Planning and
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Zoning Commission may recommend amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to the City
Council not more frequently than every six (6) months; however text amendments may be
recommended at any time.
13.6 - Goal
A. The Eagle Comprehensive PIan and related ordinances are working documents used by
citizens and City leaders to shape the future of Eagle.
13.7 - Implementation Strategies
A. Update the zoning and subdivision ordinances to be in conformance with the adopted
Comprehensive Plan as required by state law.
B. Charge the Planning and Zoning Commission to be responsible to review the status of the
implementation actions and critique the relevance of the Comprehensive Plan, including
recommending any amendments to City Council on an as -needed basis.
C. Require any person applying for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to submit a
justification letter for the amendment which letter shall include the following:
1. A specific description of the change being requested.
2. Specific information on any property involved.
3. A description of the condition or situation which warrants a change being made in the
Plan.
4. A description of the public benefit(s) that would occur from such a change in the Plan
and an explanation of why the public would need any such benefit(s).
5. An explanation of why no other solutions to the condition or situation which warrants
a change in the Plan are possible or reasonable under the current policies of the Plan.
6. A proposed development plan for any land involved if a specific development is
planned at the time the request for the amendment is being made.
7. An analysis showing the estimated impact that the proposed change is expected to
have on existing and planned infrastructure.
8. Any other data and information required by the City for the evaluation of
B. ZONING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING
THIS PROPOSAL:
Eagle City Code, Section 8-2-1 Districts Established Purposes And Restrictions:
The following zoning districts are hereby established. For the interpretation of this title the zoning
districts have been formulated to realize the general purposes as set forth in this title. In addition,
the specific purpose of each zoning district shall be as follows:
PS PUBLICISEMIPUBLIC: To provide for public/semipublic development such as golf courses,
parks, recreation facilities, greenways, schools, and public service facilities such as government
offices. (Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)
C, DISCUSSION:
• The City of Eagle recently purchased additional park/open space land adjacent to the
Ada/Eagle Sports Complex. A portion of the land purchased has an Ada County zoning
designation, therefore, prompting the request to amend the City's Comprehensive Plan Map to
allow for the additional land to be annexed into the City of Eagle and rezoned PS
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(Public/Semipublic).
• Under the "Comprehensive Plan Amendment" section (Chapter 13, Section 13.7 [c] [3])
within the 2011 Comprehensive Plan, the applicant must show, "the condition or situation
which warrants a change being made in the plan." The City states the following:
"The two (2) parcels involved are owned and recently purchased by the City of Eagle."
"Without the requested change in the Land Use designation, the city would not be able to
annex the property."
"The City of Eagle purchased the property to ensure that the city meets the minimum open
space standards prescribed in the City Impact Fee Ordinance."
The "Comprehensive Plan Amendment" section (Chapter 13, Section 13.7 [c] [4]) seeks to
identify "the public benefit that would occur from such a change in the plan." The City states
the following:
"The city believes that there is a public benefit by bringing these parcels into the city limits
providing an increase in the park/open space land. The parcel adjacent to the northern
boundary of the Ada -Eagle Sports Complex is currently owned by the City of Eagle but is not
located within the city's area of impact. The parcel adjacent to the eastern boundary of the
Ada/Eagle Sports Complex was recently purchased by the City of Eagle to be utilized as
additional park/open space land. The city would like to ensure that expenditures of city money
be utilized on land under the jurisdiction of the City of Eagle."
• Under the "Comprehensive Plan Amendment" section (Chapter 13, Section 13.7 [c] [5]) the
Applicant must provide "An explanation of why no other solutions to the condition or
situation which warrants a chane in the PIan are vossible or reasonable under the current
policies -of the Plan". The City states the following:
"The City of Eagle owns the two (2) parcels of land and both are adjacent to city limits, and
adjacent to a city park. The city purchased additional park/open space land to meet the
requirements of the City's Impact Fee Ordinance. The city would also like to ensure that
expenditures of city money is utilized on land under the jurisdiction of the City of Eagle."
• The Eagle Comprehensive Plan Chapter 1: Overview, Section 2: Vision promotes:
o interconnected with user-friendly pathways and roadways;
o an environmentally aware community with distinctive open space, parks and outdoor
recreation;
o Identify "Activity Centers": Identify areas that, due to the nature of existing uses, future
uses and/or transportation corridors, will lend themselves to increased activity and non-
residential use to preserve larger areas as primarily residential neighborhoods and sensitive
areas as open space.
The applicant's proposal is consistent with the larger goals and vision of the city
comprehensive plan. The site is located .12 miles east of State Highway 55, a major regional
corridor.
The additional park/open space land will improve the connectivity to the Ada/Eagle Sports
Complex and the Foothills Ridge to Rivers Trails.
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• Numerous policies with in The Eagle Comprehensive Plan address how the city should plan
for property rights and the provision of services:
o The Eagle Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2, Property Rights states: "The protection and
preservation of private property rights should be a strong consideration in the development
of land use policies and implementation standards and regulations and as required by
law."
o The Eagle Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3, Population states: "To plan for anticipated
populations and households that the community can support with adequate services and
amenities."
o The Eagle Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6: Land Use, Section 6 (I) states: Limit non-
residential uses to designated areas, with scaling and intensity paramount to the approval
of these uses.
• Numerous policies within The Eagle Comprehensive Plan address how the city should plan
for property adjacent to and near major transportation corridors:
o The Long Range Street and Highway Classification Map designates State Highway 55 as a
principal arterial.
o The Eagle Comprehensive Plan encourages locating compact and multi -family
development along major transit corridors and near activity centers to encourage
pedestrian accessibility and circulation. A typical walking distance is 1/4 -mile.
STAFF RECOMMENDED FINDINGS:
+ Rezone: With regard to Eagle City Code Section 8-7-5 "Action by the Commission and Council", and
based upon the information provided to staff to date, staff believes 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 PS (Public/Semipublic) is consistent with the 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 all
uses allowed on this property under the proposed zone;
c. The proposed PS (Public/Semipublic) zone is compatible with the RR (Rural Residential) zone
and land use to the north since that area is an Ada County landfill buffer;
d. The proposed PS (Public/Semipublic) zone is compatible with the PS -DA (Public/Semipublic with
a development agreement) zone and land use to the south since that area consists of the Ada/Eagle
Sports Complex;
e. The proposed PS (Public/Semipublic) zone is compatible with the R -2-P (Residential two —
Planned Unit Development) zone and land use to the west since that area is developed residential
homes which will benefit from the park land;
f. The proposed PS (Public/Semipublic) zone is compatible with the RR (Rural Residential) zone
and Iand use to the east since that area is an Ada County landfill buffer;
g. The land proposed for rezone is not located within a "Hazard Area" and "Special Area" as
described within the Comprehensive Plan; and
h. No non -conforming uses are expected to be created with this rezone.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
Based upon the information provided to staff to date, staff recommends approval of the requested
Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment, Annexation, and Rezone as provided within the staff report.
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PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COMMISSION:
A. A public hearing on the application was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on January
17, 2017, 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.
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 06:50)
Upon closing the public hearing, the Commission discussed during deliberation that:
• Additional public space is wanted by citizens of the City of Eagle.
COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT:
The Commission voted 3 to 0 (Smith and KoeIlisch absent) to recommend approval of CPA -03-16 for a
comprehensive plan amendment to Public/Semipublic for the City of Eagle.
COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING THE ANNEXATION AND REZONE:
The Commission voted 3 to 0 (Smith and KoeIlisch absent) to recommend approval of A-08-16 and RZ-
13-16 for an annexation and rezone from RR (Rural Residential) to PS (Public/Semipublic).
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The Commission reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed comprehensive plan
map amendment (CPA -02-16) and based upon the information provided concludes that the proposed
comprehensive plan map amendment is appropriate because the Comprehensive Plan vision promotes
an environmentally aware community with distinctive open space, parks, and outdoor recreation and
bringing the parcels into the city limits will provide an increase in the park/open space land.
2. The Commission reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed rezone upon
annexation (A-08-16 & RZ-13-16) 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 upon annexation is in accordance with the City of Eagle Comprehensive Plan and established
goals and objectives because:
a. The requested zoning designation of PS (Public/Semipublic) is consistent with the 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 all uses allowed on this property under the proposed zone;
c. The proposed PS (Public/Semipublic) zone is compatible with the RR (Rural Residential)
zone and land use to the north since that area is an Ada County landfill buffer;
d. The proposed PS (Public/Semipublic) zone is compatible with the PS -DA (Public/Semipublic
with a development agreement) zone and land use to the south since that area consists of the
Ada/Eagle Sports Complex;
e. The proposed PS (Public/Semipublic) zone is compatible with the R -2-P (Residential two
Planned Unit Development) zone and land use to the west since that area is developed with
residential homes which will benefit from the park Iand;
f. The proposed PS (PubliclSemipublic) zone is compatible with the RR (Rural Residential)
zone and land use to the east since that area is an Ada County landfill buffer and an area
within the Ada/Eagle Sports Complex;
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g. The land proposed for rezone is not located within a "Hazard Area" and "Special Area" as
described within the Comprehensive Plan; and
h. No non -conforming uses are expected to be created with this rezone.
DA'Z'ED this 6th day of February, 2017.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
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