Minutes - 1998 - Planning & Zoning - 01/20/1998 - Regular (2)
OR1G~NAL
THE CITY OF EAGLE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
January 20, 1998
7:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL:
BRINTON, FARNWORTH, MOSER, TRENT, WILSON
The following members were present: Brinton, Farnworth, Moser, Trent. Absent Wilson. A quorum is
present.
3.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL:
Minutes of January 5, 1998.
Moved by Farnworth and Seconded by Trent to approve minutes from January 5, 1998 as
presented. ALL AYE... MOTION CARRIES.
4.
OLD BUSINESS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
RZ-8-97 - Rezone from A (Agricultural) to R-2 and R-4 - Hormaechea L TD: Hormaechea L TD,
represented by Scott Cook with Hubble Engineering, is requesting a rezone from A (Agricultural) to R-2
(Residential two units per acre maximum) and R-4 (Residential, four units per acre maximum). The
218.5-acre site is located at the northeast corner of Floating Feather Road and Eagle Road approximately
one mile north of State Street. (This item should be remanded back to staff until the applicant resubmits
a new application),
Moser moves to remand back to staff RZ-8-97. Seconded by Farnworth. ALL AYE... MOTION
CARRIES.
Stonewater Planned Unit Development - CU-6-97/PPUD-I-97/PP-2-97- Hormaechea LTD:
Hormaechea L TD, represented by Scott Cook with Hubble Engineering, is requesting a conditional use
permit, PUD and preliminary plat approval for a 218.5-acre, 41O-lot (401-buildable) residential
subdivision. The site is located at the northeast comer of Floating Feather Road and Eagle Road
approximately one mile north of State Street. (This item should be remanded back to staffuntil the
applicant resubmits a new application.)
Butler recommends.,.
Farnworth moves to remand back to staffCU-6-97/PPUD-I-97/PP-2-97, seconded by Trent. ALL
AYE... MOTION CARRIES.
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CU-5-97 - Cellular Transmission Facility - Carl Stearns: Kim Garrick with AT&T Wireless Services,
represented by Carl Stearns with JUB Engineers, is requesting conditional use approval to construct and
operate a cellular transmission facility with a 110' tower and a 336 sq. ft. equipment storage building.
The 5.3-acre site is located approximately 720-feet east of Edgewood Lane and 800-feet north of State
Street at 350 S. Edgewood Lane. (This item was continued from the October 6, 1997 meeting) The
applicant has withdrawn this application
The applicant has withdrawn this application.
V-2-97 - East Hills Development, LLC: Roylance and Associates, representing East Hills
Development, LLc., is requesting a variance to increase the length of two cul-de-sacs within Lexington
Hills East Subdivision to approximately 860-feet (500-feet is currently the maximum allowed length). The
50.3-acre, 141-lot proposed residential subdivision is located on the northwest corner of Floating Feather
Road and new State Highway 55.
Brinton introduces the issue,
Dave Roylance, representing Roylance and Associates, presents a plat plan for Lexington Hills East
Subdivision demonstrating the two proposed cul-de-sacs.
Butler displays an overhead of the proposed subdivision and discusses the previously approved
subdivision. Butler mentions the subdivision and city ordinances, Butler recommends approval of the
application.
Brinton reads code for variance.
General Discussion.
Butler goes into detail concerning the recommendation made by staff.
Chuck Jeter speaks to support the issue,
Brinton closes the public hearing.
Moser moves to approve V -2-97 - East Hills Development, LLC the variances for both cul-de-sacs
specific condition that on the southwest cul-de-sacs be built on such manner that it would support a
fire truck with break away pipe-bailers to allow access for a fire truck. Seconded by Trent.
ALL AYE...MOTION CARRIES
LEXINGTON HILLS EAST SUBDIVISION (FORMERLY ECHO CREEK PHASES 5,6, & 7):- East Hills
Development, LLC, represented by Roylance and Associates, is requesting preliminary plat approval for
Lexington Hills East Subdivision (formerly Echo Creek Phases 5,6, & 7), a 50.3-acre, 141-lot residential
subdivision located on the northwest corner of Floating Feather Road and new State Highway 55, The
applicant is also requesting a variance to increase the length of two cul-de-sacs within the proposed
subdivision to approximately 860-feet (500-feet is currently the maximum allowed length).
Brinton introduces the issue.
Dave Roylance presents a new plat map and discusses the previously approved plat map, The new plat
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has 141 vs. the 149 buildable lots on the previously approved plat. There is also more open space, almost
double. Roylance discusses items of conditions for the final plat. General Discussion, Butler
discusses the following conditions: #7 staff recommends concrete sidewalks, #8 staff recommends the lots
designated for the pedestrian crossing, which would use lots 3 and 4, be placed on a sunset time schedule,
(This project has been listed on the five year plan.) #10 staff recommends water issue be changed,
Butler suggests street light requirement be eliminated from the final plat.
General Discussion.
Chuck Jeter has input on water and overpass-lot issues.
Bill Gurke defines the common area in Trail Creek (Echo Creek).
Brinton closes the public hearing,
Farnworth moves to approve LEXINGTON HILLS EAST SUBDIVISION (FORMERLY ECHO CREEK
PHASES 5, 6, & 7) PP-2-97 with staff recommendations site specific conditions for approval with an
amendment to item #8 to include a provision to a sunset clause added to remove lots four and five
after two years from the date the subdivision final plat is completed if the pedestrian bridge
crossing does not take place. Items #7 and #9 change the word concrete to asphalt. Item #11 be
removed and all must meet all standard conditions of approval for subdivisions. Seconded by
Moser. ALL AYE...MOTION CARRIES
ZOA-8-97 City initiated zoning ordinance amendment: Ordinance Of The City Of Eagle, Ada County
Idaho, Amending Eagle City Code, Title 8 "Zoning", Chapter 7, "Zoning Administration and
Enforcement", Section 8, "Notice Requirements". (This item was continued from the January 5, 1998
meeting. )
Brinton introduces the issue.
Butler discusses the specifics of the ordinance, There are several items that will need to be changed.
Brinton closes the public hearing.
General Discussion. Commission discusses size, print, color, and location of notices.
Moser moves to approve ZOA-8-97 City initiated zoning ordinance amendment as is written. Motion
fails due to lack of a second,
Farnworth moves to approve ZOA-8-97 City initiated zoning ordinance amendment with a
modification to the second paragraph of C under 8-7-8 notice requirement s eliminating the mailing
requirements for the large parcels. Changing paragraph D from an 8 X 8 foot sign to a 4 X 8 foot
sign and on paragraph D3 eliminating the underlying portion of that paragraph requiring photos of
the sign. Seconded by Trent. ALL AYE...MOTION CARRIES
ZOA-I0-97 City initiated zoning ordinance amendment: Ordinance Of The City Of Eagle, Ada
County Idaho, Amending Eagle City Code, Title 8 "Zoning", Chapter 2 "Zoning Districts And Map",
Article A, "DR Design Review Overlay District" To; Add A New Section 8-2a-6:A(8), "Planning
Considerations"; Delete Section 8-2a-6:D(6), "Planning Considerations"; Amend Section 8-2-8:B To Add
"City Entry Signage" Definition And Clarify "Off-Premises Sign" Definition; Amend Section 8-2a-8:C(3)
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To Exclude "City Entry Signage" From The Height Restriction Specified In Said Section; Add New
Section 8-2a-8:D(5) To Provide Regulations For City Entry Signage; Amend Section 8-2a-8:F To Allow
For Alternative Methods Of Compliance For Sign Landscaping; And Amend Section 8-2a-8:I(13) To
Exclude "City Entry Signage" From Prohibited Signs. (The Zoning Administrator is requesting this item
be continued to the February 17, 1998, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting.)
Brinton introduces the issue and mentions Butler has asked for a continuance. Butler explains the issue.
Gary Blalock, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, presents information on the entry
sign, situation, and what is involved in the continuance.
Farnworth moves to continue ZOA-I0-97 City initiated zoning ordinance amendment to the
February 17t\ 1998, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting. Seconded by Trent. ALL
AYE...MOTION CARRIES
NEW BUSINESS:
97-39-PDR/97-23-PR, HARCOURT PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRIVATE ROAD,
REPRESENTED BY GARY LEE: Harris Construction Co" Inc., represented by Gary Lee with J-U-B
Engineers, Inc., is requesting preliminary plat approval for Harcourt Subdivision, a 3-lot, 7.42-acre
residential subdivision with a private road. The proposed subdivision is located on the west side of Park
Lane, approximately 1,700 feet north of State Highway 44. This subdivision is located in the Eagle
Area of Impact.
Brinton introduces the issue.
Gary Lee of JUB Engineering presents information on the proposed preliminary plat approval. Lee
reviews the standards.
General Discussion.
Butler presents an overhead picture to show the private roadway and explains the advantages and
disadvantages of the private roadway presented. Farnworth discusses the private roadway and issues
with private property rights.
Farnworth moves to approve 97-39-PDR/97-23-PR, Harcourt Planned Residential Development
and Private Road, Represented by Gary Lee, with site specific conditions of approval from staff
recommendations deleting #3, and the standard conditions of approval with the exclusion of items
#4, #5, #14B and #14c. Seconded by Trent. All Aye... Motion Carries.
Transportation Improvement Plan Recommendation: Ada Planning Association is requesting the
City's recommendation for the 1998 Transportation Improvement Plan,
Brinton introduces issue.
Butler explains the TIP program and the previous years projects. Butler also explains the deadline to
submit this application is January 23Td. City Council will make a decision in their special meeting on
Wednesday January 21 st.
Trent suggests the item to put sidewalks from Mission Drive to Floating Feather be taken off of the
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deferred list and moved to a priority of #2.
Farnworth would like to have a road from Ballantyne to the old State Street. This road is a safety issue
due to the slant of the road with ice in the winter time.
Farnworth would like to see the turn light signal from an arrow for a left turn to a green light without an
arrow. This is a real issue in rural areas.
Brinton wants a walk -sign on Hwy 55 and Floating Feather Roadway and placed as priority #3,
Moser recommends Beacon Light Road should be designated a thru-fare and remove stop signs. Except
on Hwy 16 and Eagle Road,
Farnworth moves to place items on the Transportation Improvement Plan. Trent seconded. ALL
AYE... MOTION CARRIES.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Butler gives a report on City Council Meeting items.
Brinton would like to schedule the meetings for the fifth Monday of each month for the upcoming year,
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
McFadden gives a report on the Brighton Corporation decision and what that means to the laws pertaining
to land use. A copy will be sent to each Planning & Zoning Commission.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:35 p.m.
Moved by Trent and Seconded by Moser to Adjourn. ALL AYE... MOTION CARRIES.,.
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