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Findings - DR - 2017 - DR-78-04 MOD - Change Of Use From Office To Private Shool/Childcare FacilityBEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICE TO PRIVATE SCHOOL/CHILDCARE FACILITY FOR BRYNLEE ACADEMY FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR -78-04 MOD The above -entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action on August 10, 2017. 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: Brynlee Academy, represented by Brenda Van Horn, is requesting design review approval to convert an existing 2,445 -square foot office to a private school/childcare facility. Additionally, the applicant is requesting approval to remove the overhead garage door on the storage building and replace it with a man door and two windows and to provide sound mitigation measures. The 0.33 -acre site is located on the north side of East Idaho Street located 105 -feet east of North 2"d Street at 342 East Idaho Street. B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: The City of Eagle received the application for this item on July 7, 2017. C. NOTICE OF AGENCIES' REVIEW: Requests for agencies' reviews were transmitted on July 11, 2017, in accordance with the requirements of the Eagle City Code. D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: On August 12, 2004, the Design Review Board recommended approval of a design review application to convert a single-family dwelling into an office building (DR -78-04). On September 14, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application to convert a single-family dwelling into an office building (DR -78-04). On August 12, 2004, the Design Review Board recommended approval of a design review application for a monument sign for SpotLight Events (DR -79-04). On September 14, 2004, the Eagle City Council approved a design review application for a monument sign for SpotLight Events (DR -79-04). On August 9, 2016, the Eagle City Council approved a conditional use permit application for a private school/childcare facility (preschool through 6th grade) for the care and instruction of up to thirty (30) children (CU -05-16). E. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None Page 1 of 12 K:\Planning Dept'Eagle Application.ADt\2004\DR-78-04 MOD Change of use from Office to School drf.docx F. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP AND ZONING MAP DESIGNATIONS: Existing Proposed North of site South of site East of site West of site COMP PLAN DESIGNATION Downtown No Change Downtown Downtown Downtown Downtown ZONING DESIGNATION CBD (Central Business District) No Change R-4 (Residential) CBD (Central Business District) CBD (Central Business District) CBD (Central Business District) G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT: The property Development Area (TDA) overlay district. H. EXISTING Sl1E CHARACTERISTICS: LAND USE Office Private School/Childcare Facility Single -Family Residential (Eagle Village Subdivision No. 2) Idaho Street/Eagle Senior Center Proposed Single -Family Residential (Carpenters Third Addition) Single -Family Residential (Carpenters Third Addition) is located within the Transitional The site consists of two (2) buildings; one primary building (proposed private school/childcare facility) and one (1) garage/storage building. There is also an existing paved parking lot and mature trees on the site. I. SITE DATA: SITE DATA Total Acreage of Site Percentage of Site Devoted to Building Coverage Percentage of Site Devoted to Landscaping Number of Parking Spaces Front Setback Rear Setback Side Setback Side Setback PROPOSED 0.33 -acres (14,282 -square feet) 17% (approximately) 68% (approximately) 9 -parking spaces (inclusive of 3 -on street parking spaces) 25 -feet (South) 43 -feet (North) 81 -feet (West) 31 -feet (East) *Note: Required lot coverage and setbacks when located within the TDA. REQUIRED 500 -square feet (minimum) 20% (minimum)* 85% (maximum)* 10% (minimum) 9 -parking spaces (minimum) 10 -feet (minimum)* 25 -feet (maximum)* 0 -feet (minimum)* 10 -feet (minimum)* 0 -feet (minimum)* Page 2 of 12 K:\Planning Dept'Eagle Applications\Dt12004\DR-78-04 MOD Change of use from Office to School drfdocx J. GENERAL SITE DESIGN FEATURES: Number and Uses of Existing Buildings: The site consists of two (2) existing buildings. The primary building is proposed to be used for the private school/childcare facility. The garage/storage building is proposed to be used for indoor instructional activities associated with the private school/childcare facility. Height and Number of Stories of Existing Buildings: The existing main structure and garage/storage building are both approximately 17 1 -feet high, one story. Gross Floor Area of Existing Buildings: Gross Floor Area of Existing Buildings: Primary building = 1,317 -square feet Storage building = 1,119 -square feet Total = 2,436 -square feet On and Off -Site Circulation: A 3,792 -square foot (approximately) parking area, of which 2,162 -square feet (approximately) is paved with asphalt and 1,630 -square feet (approximately) is grass crete, is provided for vehicles using this site. One 12 -foot wide driveway is located on the south and east side of this site approximately 4 -feet west of the east property line accessing East Idaho Street. K. BUILDING DESIGN FEATURES: No change L. LANDSCAPING DESIGN: Retention of Existing Trees and Preservation Methods: There are several existing trees that are to be retained. Tree Replacement Calculations: N/A Proposed Tree Mix (Species & Number): To be reviewed by the Design Review Board. Street Trees: The street trees along East Idaho Street were installed when the residential dwelling was converted to an office in 2004. Maintenance Provisions and Proposed Irrigation Methods: Automatic irrigation required. Transition Zones: N/A Parking Lot Landscaping: No change M. TRASH ENCLOSURES: The applicant has stated on the application that there is no trash enclosure on this site. If there is a trash tote, the applicant should be required to show where the trash tote is to be stored. N. MECHANICAL UNITS: The ground mounted mechanical unit is located on the west side of the building and screened from view by a screen wall. 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. Page 3 of 12 K:\Planning DeptEagle Applications\Dr\2004\DR-78-04 MOD Change of use from Office to School drf.docx 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: Preliminary approval letters from Central District Health and Eagle Fire Department have been received by the City. A water service approval has not been received to date. Approval of the water company 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 - none Evidence of Erosion - no Fish Habitat - no Floodplain - no Mature Trees - yes Riparian Vegetation - no Steep Slopes - no Stream/Creek - no Unique Animal Life - no Unique Plant Life - no Unstable Soils - unknown Wildlife Habitat - no U. SUMMARY OF REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PLAN (IF REQUIRED): Not required. V. AGENCY RESPONSES: The following agencies have responded and their correspondence is attached to the staff report. Ballentyne Ditch Central District Health Department Eagle Fire Department Eagle Parks and Recreation Tesoro Logistics NW Pipeline W. LEI I'bRS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date. STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT: STAFF ANALYSIS: A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL: The site is designated as Downtown on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. Chapter 6 — Land Use 6.3.12 Downtown Suitable primarily for development that accommodates and encourages further expansion and renewal Page 4 of 12 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2004\DR-78-04 MOD Change of use from Office to School dill (loot in the downtown core business area of the community. A variety of business, public, quasi -public, cultural, residential and other related uses are encouraged. The Pedestrian friendly uses and developments are encouraged. Land within this district is the only place to utilize CBD zoning designation. Other zones within Downtown Eagle may include Mixed Use, Residential, Commercial and Professional Office. B. ZONING CODE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL: • Eagle City Code Section 8-1-2 defines Childcare Facility as: CHILDCARE FACILITY: Any facility where children regularly receive care and supervision, usually unaccompanied by the children's parents, guardians or custodians, and regardless of whether the facility does or does not provide instruction. This use excludes the case of : a) the operator's children or legal wards or children related by blood or marriage, b) occasional personal guests, and c) children aged (12) years and over. Any home, place, or facility providing overnight custodial services for lodging or boarding for the occupants therein shall not be considered a childcare facility. There are three (3) types of childcare facilities: A. Family daycare home: A childcare facility for six (6) or fewer children. Babysitting services are an accessory use to residential uses. B. Group daycare facility: A childcare facility for seven (7) to twelve (12) children. C. Daycare Center: A childcare facility for thirteen (13) or more children. • Eagle City Code Section 8-1-2 defines Private School as: SCHOOLS, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE: An institution of learning that offers academic instruction in the courses that are required by the state of Idaho to be taught in public schools. "School" includes kindergarten, elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high. Privately funded schools whose curriculum meets the state of Idaho standards shall be included in this definition. • Eagle City Code Section 8-2-1 CBD Central Business District: To permit the establishment of areas for commercial uses allowed in other commercial zones and commercial uses which are more intensive than those permitted in other commercial zones. Uses that complement rather than compete with the uses allowed within the CBD zoning district shall be encouraged. • Eagle City Code, Section 8-2-3 states, in part, that a Childcare Facility located within a CBD (Central Business District) zoning district requires the approval of a conditional use permit. • Eagle City Code, Section 8-2-3 states, in part, that a Private School located within a CBD (Central Business District) zoning district requires the approval of a conditional use permit. • Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-1: GENERAL 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 fee as prescribed from time to time by the city council. Page 5 of 12 KAPlanning DeptEagle Applications\Dr12004\DR-78-04 MOD Change of use from Office to School drfdocx • Eagle City Code Section 8-4-5 Schedule of Parking Requirements: In accordance with subsection 8-4-1(A) of this chapter, parking spaces for other permitted or conditional uses not listed herein shall be determined by the administrator. Among the factors for determining the number of spaces to be required for a use not listed herein, the administrator shall compare the proposed use with a use which has similar traffic generating characteristics as outlined in the most recent version of the institute of transportation engineers trip generation manual. Childcare Facility — daycare center 3 for each classroom but not less than 9 for the building C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL: • A private school/childcare facility with a maximum of thirty (30) children is the only use approved with this conditional use permit (ECC 8-2-3). • The applicant shall obtain a zoning certificate prior to operating the private school/childcare facility (ECC 8-7-2[A]). • The applicant shall submit a design review modification application for the change of use of the building from an office to a private school/childcare facility. The design review modification application shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a zoning certificate (ECC 8-7-2 [A]). • Any changes to the building or site (i.e.: additions, exterior paint colors, playground equipment, additional fencing, etc.) requires the submittal of a design review application showing elevations and/or site plans showing the proposed changes. The design review application shall be reviewed and approved prior to the issuance of a zoning certificate (ECC -8-2A-17). • The hours of operation shall be limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. • Outdoor activities (i.e.: recess) shall be limited to a maximum of 90 minutes a day and shall occur between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. • Due to on-site parking limitations, the use is limited to three classrooms. The addition of any classroom(s) will require a modification of this conditional use permit. • Provide a revised site plan showing the addition of one (1) parking space. The revised site plan shall be submitted prior to the submittal of a design review application. • Sound mitigation measures consistent with the provided noise mitigation plan, date stamped by the City on May 31, 2016, shall be installed no more than thirty (30) days after final approval from the Design Review Board. D. DISCUSSION: • On August 9, 2016, the City Council approved a conditional use permit application for a private school/childcare facility (preschool through 6th grade) for the care and instruction of up to thirty (30) children (CU -05-16). Pursuant to the approval of the conditional use permit application, the applicant was required to submit a design review modification for the change of use of the building from an office to a private school/childcare facility. The applicant is requesting design review approval to convert the existing office and storage buildings into a private school/childcare facility. With the exception of the large garage door located on the east building elevation of the storage building, there are no changes proposed to the exterior of the buildings. Page 6 of 12 K:\Planning DeptTagle Applications\Dr\2004\DR-78-04 MOD Change of use from Office to School drfdocx As previously mentioned, the applicant is requesting approval to remove the large garage door located on the east building elevation of the storage building and replacing it with a man door and two windows, surrounded with lap siding and trim which will match the materials and colors used on the rest of the building. Staff defers comment regarding the proposed changes to the east building elevation of the storage building to the Design Review Board. • Pursuant to the approval of the conditional use permit application, the applicant was required to provide sound mitigation measures to address the concerns raised during the public hearing of the conditional use permit. During the approval process of the conditional use permit, the applicant provided a site plan showing the location of a six foot (6') high vinyl fence to be located around the play area and the location where either carpeting or rubber flooring would be place within the breezeway to help reduce the sound of running feet. The applicant would like to propose the six foot (6') high vinyl fence to be located on the eastern property line in order to avoid vehicular and pedestrian conflicts at the northeast corner of the play area as drivers enter and exit the parking area. The applicant would construct the six foot (6') high vinyl fence along the entire east property line of the site. Additionally, the applicant is proposing to install four (4) Emerald Green Arborvitae plants along the north property line between the two parking spaces located in the northeast corner of the site. Staff defers comment regarding the proposed sound mitigation 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. PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD: A. A meeting to consider the application was held before the Design Review Board on August 10, 2017, at which time the Board made their decision. B. Oral testimony in opposition to the application was presented to the Design Review Board by no one. C. Oral testimony in favor of the application was presented to the Design Review Board by no one (not including the applicant/representative). BOARD DECISION: The Board voted 7 to 0 to approve DR -78-04 MOD for a design review application to change the use from an office to a private school/childcare facility for Brynlee Academy, with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval with text shown with underline to be added by the Board. SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Comply with all applicable conditions of CU -05-16. 2. The parking lot shall be re -striped prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 3. The sound mitigation measures, as approved by the Design Review Board, shall be installed no more than thirty (30) days after final approval from the Design Review Board and prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 4. A building permit is required for the proposed change of use and the changes proposed to the east building elevation of the storage building. 5. Submit payment to the City for the Planning and Zoning plan review at the time of building permit submittal. 6. No signs are proposed with this application and none are approved. Page 7 of 12 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2004\DR-78-04 MOD Change of use from Office to School drfdocx 7. Provide revised elevations of the storage building showing the door. windows. and trim around the doors and windows to match the doors. windows. and trim on the existing buildings. The revised elevation shall be reviewed and approved bv_ staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a zoning certificate. 8. Provide a revised site plan showing the six foot (6') high tan vinyl fence located on the east property line. The revised site plan shall be reviewed and approved bv_ staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a zoning certificate. 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 and 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. 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 Page 8 of 12 KAPlanning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr12004\DR-78-04 MOD Change of use from Office to School drf.docx 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 issuance of any 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 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 be 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. Page 9 of 12 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle ApplicationADr\2004\DR-78-04 MOD Change of use from Office to School drf.docz 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 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 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. Page 10 of 12 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\200ADR-78-04 MOD Change of use from Office to School drf.docx 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 Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application (DR -78-04 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. 2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of the proposed design review in terms of Eagle City Code 8-2A-13, "General Standards For Design Review" and has concluded that the proposed design review: A. Will function in conformance with the applicable strategies of the Eagle Comprehensive Plan and is in accordance with the regulations of this code since there are no inconsistencies with the comprehensive plan and a private school/childcare facility is permitted with the approval of a design review application within the CBD (Central Business District) zoning district; B. Is of a scale, intensity, and character that is in harmony with existing conforming and planned development in the vicinity of the site since the building is designed to complement the general vicinity and provide aesthetically pleasing architecture to enhance the character of the area; C. Is designed with adequate off street parking facilities in such a way as to not interfere with ingress/egress to the site and will serve the intended use so as to not cause conflict with adjacent uses as anticipated within the zoning district since the site meets the required parking for a private school/childcare facility and the drive aisles have been design in conformance with Eagle City Code 8-4-5; D. Will not interfere with the visual character, quality, or appearance of the surrounding area and city, and where possible, enhance the continuity of thematically common architectural features since the proposed building has been designed with quality materials and similar features utilized on other buildings within the development and will enhance the character of the area; E. Will have facades, features, and other physical improvements that are designed as a whole, when viewed alone as well as in relationship to surrounding buildings and settings since the proposed building has been designed with quality materials and similar features utilized on other buildings within the development and is in conformance with the Eagle Site and Architecture Design manual; F. Will not obstruct views and vistas as they pertain to the urban environment and in relation to artistic considerations since the proposed building is in conformance with the required setbacks and height restrictions; G. Will provide safe and convenient access to the property for both vehicles and pedestrians through patterned traffic circulation and connectivity to abutting development; H. Is in the interest of public health, safety, and general welfare promoting a pedestrian friendly and walkable environment in balance with protecting a viable commercial center in the area; and I. Will have signs, if proposed, that are harmonious with the architectural design of the building and adjacent buildings, and will not cover or detract from desirable architectural features. Page 11 of 12 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2004\DR-78-04 MOD Change of use from Office to School drf.docx DATED this 24th day of August 2017. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF EAGLE Ada County, Idaho Robert Gru + : , Chairman eOVEG 4 .... _,46.,, *v o R A Al !EST: it V at.• • • Ek ,,�� (47.E OF p0... a. � • • Sharon K. Bergmann, Eagle City Clerk Page 12 of 12 KAPlanning DepAEagle Appltcattons\DA2704\DR-78-04 MOD Change of use from Office to School drf.docx