Findings - PZ - 2024 - RZ-09-23 & PP-06-23 - Northern Lights - Rezone from A-R [Argicultural Residential] to R-E-DA (Residential Estates with a Development Agreement [In Lieu of a Conditional Use Permit]) and Preliminary Plat for Northern Lights Sub BEFORE THE EAGLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION )
FOR A REZONE FROM A-R[AGRICULTURAL )
RESIDENTIAL] TO R-E-DA(RESIDENTIAL- )
ESTATES WITH A DEVELOPMENT )
AGREEMENT [IN LIEU OF A CONDITIONAL )
USE PERMIT])AND PRELIMINARY PLAT )
FOR NORTHERN LIGHTS SUBDIVISION )
FOR KATHLEEN AND SCOTT HENDRICKS )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER: RZ-09-23&PP-06-23
The above-entitled rezone with a development agreement (in lieu of a conditional use permit), and
preliminary plat applications came before the Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission for their
recommendation on March 18, 2024, 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:
Kathleen and Scott Hendricks, represented by Stephanie Hopkins with KM Engineering, LLP, is
requesting a rezone from A-R (Agricultural-Residential) to R-E-DA (Residential-Estates with a
development agreement [in lieu of a conditional use permit]), and preliminary plat approvals for
Northern Lights Subdivision, a 2-lot (2-buildable) residential subdivision. The applicant is also
requesting waivers of the sidewalk, front setback of the existing dwelling, and streetlights. The
approximately 4.52-acre site is located at the southeast corner of East Beacon Light Road and
North Rocket Bar Road at 2636 North Rocket Bar Road.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
A Neighborhood Meeting was held on site at 6:00 PM, on Thursday,May 4, 2023, in compliance
with the application submittal requirement of Eagle City Code. The applications for this item
were received by the City of Eagle on September 11, 2023. A revised narrative and revised
preliminary plat were received by the City on March 1,2024.
C. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Requests for agencies' reviews were transmitted on September 15, 2023, in accordance with the
requirements of the Eagle City Code. Notice of Public Hearing on the applications 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 March 1,2024. Notice of this public hearing
was mailed to property owners in accordance with the requirements of Title 67,Chapter 65,Idaho
Code and Eagle City Code on March 1, 2024. The site was posted in accordance with the Eagle
City Code on February 27,2024.
D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:None.
E. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: All applications are included herein.
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F. APPLICANT'S STATEMENT OF JUSTIFICATION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT:
See applicant's narrative, date stamped by the City on March 1, 2024 (attached to the staff
report).
G. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP AND ZONING MAP DESIGNATIONS:
COMP PLAN ZONING LAND USE
DESIGNATION DESIGNATION
Existing Estate Residential and A-R(Agricultural- Single-family
Floodway Residential) residence and
pasture
Proposed No Change R-E-DA(Residential-Estates Residential
with Development subdivision
Agreement[in lieu of a
Conditional Use Permit])
North of site Agriculture/Rural and RUT(Residential—Ada Single-family
Floodway County designation) residential
subdivision(Triple
Ridge Estates
Subdivision)
South of site Estate Residential and A-R(Agricultural- Single-family
Floodway Residential) residential
subdivision
(Rocket Bar
Subdivision)
East of site Estate Residential R-E(Residential-Estates) Two(2)single-
family residential
subdivisions
(Rocket Bar and
Bogus Ridge
Subdivisions)
West of site Estate Residential and A-R(Agricultural- Single-family
Floodway Residential) residential
subdivision
(Rocket Bar
Subdivision)
H. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT:
Not located within the DDA,TDA,CEDA,or DSDA.
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SITE DATA:
Total Acreage of Site—4.52-acres
Total Number of Lots—2
Residential—2
Commercial—0
Industrial—0
Common—0
Total Number of Units—2
Single-family—2
Single-family attached—0
Two-family—0
Multi-family—0
Total Acreage of Any Out-Parcels—none
ADDITIONAL SITE DATA PROPOSED REQUIRED
Dwelling Units Per Gross .44-units per acre .50-units per acre
Acre maximum
Minimum Lot Size 1.81-acres 1.80-acres(minimum)
Minimum Lot Width 306-feet 100-feet(minimum)
Minimum Street Frontage 306-feet 35-feet(minimum)
Total Acreage of Common 0-acres 0-acres
Area
Percent of Site as Common 0% 0%
Area
J. GENERAL SITE DESIGN FEATURES:
Open Space:
Because this subdivision is proposed to be located within a R-E (Residential-Estates) zoning
district,a minimum amount of open space is not required,and none is proposed
Storm Drainage and Flood Control:
Specific drainage system plans are to be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval
prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. The plans are to show how swales, or drain
piping, will be developed in the drainage easements. Also, the CC&Rs are to contain clauses to
be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and City Attorney, requiring that lots be so
graded that all runoff runs either over the curb, or to the drainage easement, and that no runoff
shall cross any lot line onto another lot except within a drainage easement.
Utility and Drainage Easements,and Underground Utilities:
Eagle City Code section 9-3-6 requires utility easements to be not less than 10-feet wide.
Fire Hydrants and Water Mains:
The lots within the subdivision are proposed to be served by individual wells.
On-site Septic System(yes or no)—Yes
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Pressurized Irrigation:
See attached, "Northern Lights Subdivision, Eagle, Idaho — Pressure Irrigation Report
Supplement."
Preservation of Existing Natural Features:
The site contains mature trees located in proximity to the existing dwelling and in proximity to
the north property line adjacent to East Beacon Light Road. The existing trees will be maintained
at their current locations.
Preservation of Existing Historical Assets:
Staff is not aware of any existing historical assets on the site. If any historical artifacts are
discovered during excavation or development of the site, state law requires immediate
notification to the state.
K. STREET DESIGN:
Public Streets:
See the ACHD staff report,date stamped by the City on September 21,2023 (attached).
Blocks Less Than 500':None.
Cul-de-sac Design:N/A
Sidewalks:
North North Rocket Bar Road abutting this parcel is currently not improved with any curb, gutter
or sidewalk. The applicant is requesting a waiver of the requirement to construct a sidewalk
adjacent to North North Rocket Bar Road and East Beacon Light Road.
Curbs and Gutters:None
Lighting:
The applicant is requesting a waiver of the requirement to install streetlights.
Street Names: There are no new streets proposed with this development.
L. ON AND OFF-SITE PEDESTRIANBICYCLE CIRCULATION:
Pedestrian Walkways:None.
M. PUBLIC USES PROPOSED:None proposed.
N. PUBLIC USES SHOWN ON FUTURE ACQUISITIONS MAP:No map currently exists.
O. AVAILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF UTILITIES AND SERVICES:
The subdivision will be served by individual well and septic systems.
P. SPECIAL ON-SITE FEATURES:
Areas of Critical Environmental Concern—No
Evidence of Erosion—No
Fish Habitat—No
Floodplain—Yes — Dry Creek, the entire site is located within an AE Zone as identified on the
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM),Panel No. 16001C0152H,effective February 19,2003
Mature Trees—Yes—Mature trees located in proximity to the existing dwelling and in proximity
to the north property line.
Riparian Vegetation—No
Steep Slopes—No
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Stream/Creek—No
Unique Animal Life—No
Unique Plant Life—No
Unstable Soils—No
Wildlife Habitat—No
Q. SUMMARY OF REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PLAN:
See Northern Lights Subdivision Natural Features Analysis, date stamped by the City on
September 11,2023 (attached to the staff report).
R. AGENCY RESPONSES:
The following agencies have responded,and their correspondence is attached to the staff report.
ACHD
Central District Health
Department of Environmental Quality
Eagle Fire Department
Eagle Sewer District
Idaho Transportation Department
Sawtooth Law(on behalf of Farmers Union Ditch Company,Ltd.)
City Engineer: All comments within the Engineer's letters dated February 5, 2024, are of special
concern(attached to the staff report).
Eagle Historic Preservation Commission (HPC): All comments within the HPC email dated
September 18,2023,are of special concern(attached to the staff report).
S. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC:None.
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECEIVED AND REVIEWED THE
FOLLOWING STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT AND ADOPTS
THE STAFF REPORT AS PART OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION'S
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING
THIS PROPOSAL:
6.3 Land Use Designations
The Comprehensive Land Use Map (adopted November 15, 2017), designates this site as the
following:
Estate Residential
A single family residential area transitioning between agriculture and conventional residential uses.
Densities range from 1 unit per 2 acres to 1 unit per 5 acres. Small scale agriculture and horticulture
uses are encouraged. Density may be limited due to the limited availability of infrastructure and
roadway capacity.
Floodway
Floodway areas are defined as specifically shown on the newest edition of the Federal Emergency
Management Administration Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) along the Boise River and Dry
Creek (generally shown as floodway on the Land Use Map). These areas are to remain open space
because of the nature of the floodway which can pose significant hazards during a flood event.
Floodway areas are excluded from being used for calculating residential and development densities.
Any portion of the floodway developed as a substantially improved wildlife habitat and/or wetlands
area that is open to and usable by the public for open space, such as pathways, ball fields, parks, or
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similar amenities, as may be credited toward the minimum open space required for a development, if
approved by the City Council.
When discrepancies exist between the floodway boundary shown on the Land Use Map and the
floodway boundary shown on the FIRM maps so that the floodway area is smaller than that shown on
the Land Use Map, the adjacent land use designation shown shall be considered to abut the actual
floodway boundary.
6.4.3 General Land Use Implementation Strategies
Q. Support City of Eagle flood and storm drainage regulations to achieve protection of property
rights,environmental protection and flood damage reduction for community residents.
Chapter 7: Natural Features,Hazard Areas& Special Sites
7.1.2 Hazard Areas
FLOODWAY/FLOODPLAIN: The Floodplains of the Boise River and Dry Creek constitute a
significant hazard area within Eagle and its' planning area. Future areas may be added to the
Comprehensive Plan when deemed necessary.
Areas of flooding consist of two parts: (1)the floodway which is the most severe area of flooding
characterized by deep and fast-moving water; and(2)the floodplain which is less severe than the
floodway and is characterized by shallower and slower moving waters at the time of flooding.
The floodway is shown as a generalized area on the Future Land Use Map (See Chapter 6: Land
Use). The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) maps show specifically
where the floodway and floodplain boundaries are located. (Also, see Eagle City Code Title 10
for definitions of terms relating to the floodplain areas.)
The Dry Creek floodplain has a potential for flash flooding while the Boise River is more likely
to experience seasonal flooding due to winter run off and weather conditions.
Retaining the 100 year floodplain of the Boise River and Dry Creek in a native state, wildlife
habitat, agricultural, and open space area, should be encouraged. Trail and open spaces uses may
be encouraged when not in conflict with native uses.
7.1.3 Special Areas&Sites(Reads in part)
"Special Areas and Sites" are defined as areas, sites or structures of historical, archaeological,
architectural, ecological, or scenic significance. Special areas or sites should be analyzed
according to their defined function. Whenever possible, these sites should be preserved and
conserved as open spaces or for educational and cultural centers. Development of Special Areas
or Sites should take place in a manner that reflects harmony with their natural environment and
recognizes qualities which render them distinctly unique.
The Boise River Floodplain, the Head of Eagle Island, the Dry Creek Floodplain, and the North
Foothills each possess a recognized function as a wildlife habitat, floodway and scenic natural
resource reflective of Eagle's rural character.
These special areas will require comprehensive and specific planning to ensure that such
topographical, hydrological, ecological, architectural and scenic concerns have been thoroughly
addressed and incorporated into any engineering and development plans. The special review
process should include,but not be limited to the following:
• Area wide drainage plans including hillsides, foothills and gulches
• Water quality
• Sanitation
• Area-wide traffic plans
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• Pathways and trail access
• Wetlands issues
• Fish and wildlife habitat
• Existing trees and natural features
• River and creek greenbelt areas
• Potential for permanent open space and natural preserves including steep hillside terrain,rock
outcroppings and foothill gulches.
Chapter 9: Parks,Recreation,&Open Spaces
9.3.2 Active Recreation Goal
B. To create a pathway system that provides interconnectivity of schools, neighborhoods,public
buildings,businesses, and parks and special sites.
C. 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.
Require all development to provide developed pathways for connection to Eagle's public
pathway system and/or adjoining development's public pathway system.
9.3.3 Active Recreation Implementation
Q. Greenbelt and pathway development priorities should include: greenbelt/pathway system
along the Boise River, greenbelt/pathway system along the Dry Creek, corridor preservation
along future planned pathways and irrigation features; and road crossings.
9.5 Floodway&Floodplain
Strive for a balance between the needs of the natural environment (floodway, floodplain,
corridors for habitat, riparian, and wildlife areas) and recreational users (greenbelt, pathway, and
sportsman access,and viewpoints).
9.5.2 Objectives
A. To protect against hazards that are inherent to flood plains and flood ways.
C. To promote the conservation and efficient management of floodways and floodplains
within the City of Eagle.
9.5.3 Implementation Strategies
D. Require developers to provide improved pathway systems with links to adjoining
pathway systems,parks, and open spaces.
I. Consider overlay pathway easements for sections of the canal systems in the urbanized
segments of the canal corridor for cooperative multi-use (e.g., section of Farmer's Union
Canal between Horseshoe Bend Road and Floating Feather).
B. ZONING CODE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL:
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2-1:
R-E RESIDENTIAL-ESTATES DISTRICT: To provide opportunities for very low density
residential land use compatible with the topography and public service capacities. Gross density
shall not exceed one single-family dwelling unit per two(2)acres.
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DA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT: This designation, following any zoning designation noted
on the official zoning map of the city (i.e., C-2-DA), indicates that the zoning was approved by
the city with a development agreement. Specific provisions, as may have been incorporated
within the development agreement, are applicable to development within this zoning designation.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2-4: Schedule of Building Height and Lot Area Regulations:
I Minimum Yard Setbacks Minimum
Note Conditions A To E* Lot Area
Zoning Maximum (Acres Or Minimum
District Maximum Front Rear Interior Street Lot Covered Square Lot
Height Side Side F And J* Feet)H* Width I*
R-E 35' 50'* 30' 20' 35' 15% 1.8 acres 100'
*Note—Eagle City Section 8-2-4(A)(4) A single-family dwelling unit that utilizes a side entry
garage shall be permitted to have a 5 foot reduction in the minimum required front yard setback
provided that the distance is no less than 20 feet, and no less than 15 feet within the MU zoning
district,measured from the foundation of the garage to the property line;
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-7(J)(4): Landscape and Buffer Area Requirements:
b. Any road designated as a minor arterial on the master street map typologies map in the Eagle
comprehensive plan:
A minimum of fifty feet(50')wide buffer area (not including right of way) shall be provided
with the following plants per one hundred (100) linear feet of right of way: five (5) shade
trees, eight (8) evergreen trees, three (3) flowering/ornamental trees, and twenty four (24)
shrubs. Each required shade tree may be substituted with two (2)flowering/ornamental trees,
provided that not more than fifty percent(50%)of the shade trees are substituted.
A minimum five foot (5') high, maximum eight foot (8') high, berm, decorative block wall,
cultured stone, decorative rock, or similarly designed concrete wall, or combination thereof
shall be provided within the buffer area. The maximum slope for any berm shall be three feet
(3') horizontal distance to one foot (1') vertical distance. If a decorative block wall, cultured
stone, decorative rock, or similarly designed concrete wall is to be provided, in combination
with the berm, a four foot (4') wide flat area shall be provided for the placement of the
decorative wall. Chainlink, cedar, and similar high maintenance and/or unsightly fencing
shall not be permitted.
• Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-7(0)Alternative Methods of Compliance:
1. Project Conditions: It is not the intent of these landscape requirements to inhibit creative
solutions to land use problems. Under certain site conditions, a strict interpretation of
requirements may be either physically impossible or impractical. Alternative compliance is a
procedure that allows certain modifications to existing regulations within this section.
Requests for use of alternative landscaping schemes are justified only when one or more of
the following conditions apply:
a. The sites involve space limitations or unusually shaped parcels;
b. Topography, soil, vegetation, or other site conditions are such that full compliance is
impossible or impractical;
c. Due to a change of use of an existing site, the required buffer yard is larger than can be
provided; and
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d. Safety considerations are involved.
2. Request For Alternative Method Of Compliance: The applicant must provide the city with a
written request if an alternative method of compliance is proposed. The request shall state
which requirement as set forth within this section is to be modified, what project conditions
stated within subsection 01 of this section justify using the proposed alternative, and how the
proposed alternative equals or exceeds said requirement.
C. SUBDIVISION CODE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL:
• Eagle City Code Section 9-4-1-5: Streetlights:
Unless determined otherwise by the city council as part of the design of the subdivision, all
subdividers within the city limits shall be required to install, at the subdividers' expense,
streetlights in accordance with city specifications and standards at locations designated by the
administrator. After inspection and confirmation of installation and operation by the
administrator, the subdivider (and subsequent homeowners' association) shall assume ownership
of the streetlights and shall pay the cost of maintenance and power in perpetuity.
• Eagle City Code Section 9-4-1-6(D): Pathways:
3. Location:
a. The City shall require general conformity with the City's Pathways and Trails Master
Plan,the approved Open Space and Wildlife Mitigation Plan,or similar document for
that development. In addition to conformity with the aforementioned plans,consideration
shall be given for connectivity to the following facilities:
(1) Schools;
(2) Park areas and open space;
(3) Other pathway and trail facilities,including nearby trailheads;
(4) Nearby residential areas;
(5) Public land;
(6) Public and private transit facilities;and
(7) Future subdivision phases.
b. Pathways may be required to connect sites other than those noted above when there is
evidence that a pedestrian/cyclist would otherwise be forced to travel alongside a
designated arterial roadway, or other roadway that may be hazardous for non-motorized
forms of travel, in order to reach the desired destination.
c. Pathways may be required to connect to locations other than those noted above to adapt to
the changing needs of the public or to mitigate bike/pedestrian hazards or safety
concerns.
• Eagle City Code Section 9-4-1-7(A): Sidewalk Design and Maintenance:
A. Sidewalks, a minimum five feet(5')wide, shall be required on both sides of the street; except,
that where the average width of lots, as measured at the street frontage line or at the building
setback line, is over one hundred feet (100'), and the street is designated a local street,
sidewalks on only one side of the street may be allowed. This sidewalk exception shall not be
permitted on collectors,arterials,or section line streets.
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D. FLOOD CONTROL CODE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING
THIS PROPOSAL:
• Eagle City Code Section 10-1-1: Findings of Fact:
B. Purpose: It is the purpose of this title to promote the public health,safety and general welfare,
and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by
provisions designed:
1. To protect human life,health, and property;
2. To minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects;
3. To minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally
undertaken at the expense of the general public;
5. To minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water purification and sewage
treatment plants, water and gas mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets and
bridges located in areas of special flood hazard;
6. To help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of
areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future flood blight areas;
7. To ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of special flood
hazard, warn that city review and approval is not going to prevent flooding and that
flooding may occur, and advise of information available to the city regarding flood
hazards,studies and available options;
8. To ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume responsibility
for their actions;
10. To restrict or prohibit uses which are injurious to health, safety or property in times of
flood, which result in environmental damage, or that cause increased flood heights or
velocities;
11. To minimize the impact of development adjacent to waterways on adjacent properties
upstream,downstream and across waterways;
12. To review development plans for property adjacent to waterways to minimize the
obstruction of the conveyance of floodwaters, review drainage/obstructions to flood
carrying capacity, and guide development adjacent to waterways toward the most
appropriate building envelope for its particular site;
13. To carry out the provisions of the comprehensive plan as well as health, safety and
welfare with regard to properties adjacent to waterways;
14. To review landscaping and access for flood carrying capacity and preservation or
enhancement of riparian vegetation;
15. To allow the river and creeks and their adjacent lands to convey floodwaters to minimize
property damage;
16.To regulate uses in the floodplain for the purpose of preserving,protecting, and enhancing
the abundance and diversity of fish,wildlife and riparian resources; and
17. To protect,preserve and enhance the waterways and floodplains as a recreation resource.
• Eagle City Code Section 10-1-2: Objectives and Methods of Reducing Flood Losses:
In order to accomplish its purposes,this chapter includes methods and provisions for:
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A. Restricting or prohibiting uses which are dangerous to health, safety and property due to water
or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in flood heights, velocities, or
erosion;
B. Requiring that development which is vulnerable to floods, including structures and facilities
necessary for the general health, safety, and welfare of citizens, be protected against flood
damage at the time of initial construction;
C. Preserve and restore natural floodplains, stream channels and natural protective barriers which
help accommodate or channel floodwaters;
D. Control filling,grading, dredging and other development which may increase flood damage or
erosion.
• Eagle City Code Section 10-1-5:Rules and Definitions:
DEVELOPMENT: Any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but
not limited to, the construction of buildings or other structures, mining dredging, filling, grading,
paving,excavation,or drilling operations,or storage of equipment or materials.
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY: Any activity defined as development which will necessitate a
floodplain development permit; such as: the construction of buildings, structures, or accessory
structures; additions or substantial improvements to existing structures; bulkheads, retaining
walls, piers, and pools; the placement of mobile homes; or the deposition or extraction of
materials;the construction or elevation of dikes,berms and levees.
FLOOD ZONE: A geographical area shown on a flood hazard boundary map (FHBM) or flood
insurance rate map(FIRM)that reflects the severity or type of flooding in the area.
FLOODPLAIN or FLOOD-PRONE AREA: The land that has been or may be covered by
floodwaters, or is surrounded by floodwater and inaccessible, during the occurrence of the
regulatory flood. The riverine floodplain includes the floodway and the flood fringe.
FLOODWAY: The channel of a river or other watercourse and adjacent land areas that must be
reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface
elevation more than one foot(1').
NO ADVERSE IMPACT: Floodplain management where the action of one property owner does
not adversely impact public property or other private property, as measured by increased flood
peaks, flood stage, flood velocity, and erosion and sedimentation. No adverse impact floodplain
management is a policy which provides a means to promote the use of retention/detention or
other techniques to mitigate increased runoff from urban areas.
SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA (SFHA): The land in the floodplain within a community
subject to a one percent (1%) or greater chance of flooding in any given year. For purposes of
these regulations, the term SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA is synonymous in meaning with
the phrase"area of special flood hazard".
• Eagle City Code Section 10-1-6: Basis for Flood Hazard Areas:
The Special flood hazard areas identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in its
flood insurance study (FIS) "The Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Ada County, Idaho And
Incorporated Areas", dated June 19,2020,with accompanying flood insurance rate maps(FIRM),
or digital flood insurance rate maps (DFIRM), and other supporting data, are adopted by
reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. A copy of the FIS and FIRM shall be
maintained on file at the Office of the Planning and Zoning Department located within Eagle City
Hall,660 East Civic Lane,Eagle,Idaho.
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• Eagle City Code Section 10-1-7: Development Permit Requirements:
A. Permit Required: A floodplain development permit shall be required in conformance with the
provisions of this chapter prior to the commencement of any development within any special
flood hazard area established in section 10-1-6 of this chapter. The floodplain development
permit shall be for all structures, including manufactured homes, and for all other
development, including fill and other activities, as each are defined in section 10-1-5 of this
chapter. A floodplain development permit shall also be required for any development that
could possibly increase or alter the flood hazard.
• Eagle City Code Section 10-1-8-5: Subdivisions:
A. All subdivision proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
B. All subdivision proposals and other development proposals shall have public utilities and
facilities such as sewer, gas,electrical and water systems located and constructed to minimize
flood damage;
C. All subdivision proposals shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood
damage; and
D. Base flood elevation data shall be provided for subdivision proposals and other proposed
development located within any area of special flood hazard.
E. All subdivision plats shall identify and designate the 100-year floodplain boundary and the
floodway boundary including a certification by a registered surveyor that the boundaries were
established consistent with the FIRM map(in effect at the time of approval of the plat)for the
city of Eagle. All subdivision plats shall contain a note or notes that warn prospective buyers
of property that sheet flooding can and will occur and that floods of greater magnitude may
inundate areas outside identified floodway and floodplain boundary lines.
G. All subdivision proposals and other development proposals shall have received all necessary
permits from those governmental agencies for which approval is required by federal or state
statute, including section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of
1972,33 USC § 1334.
• Eagle City Code Section 10-1-8-6: Specific Standards:
In all cases of special flood hazards where base flood elevation (BFE) data has been provided as
set forth in section 10-1-6 of this chapter,the provisions of this section shall be required:
• Eagle City Code Section 10-1-8-7: Floodplain and Floodway Standards:
C. Standards For Floodways And Flood Fringe Areas: Areas designated as floodways are located
within special flood hazard areas established in section 10-1-6. The floodway is an extremely
hazardous area due to the velocity of floodwaters which carry debris, potential projectile and
erosion potential.The following provisions apply:
1. Encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements and other
development, are prohibited unless an approved floodplain development permit is issued
demonstrating that encroachments shall not result in any adverse impacts during the
occurrence of the base flood.
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2. Encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements and other
development are prohibited unless certification by a registered professional hydraulic
engineer is provided demonstrating that encroachments shall not result in any increase in
flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge; and uses within the
floodway shall be restricted to those which are required by public necessity(for example,
bridges, water pumps); recreational use (for example, paths); wildlife habitat
improvements (for example, vegetation, nesting structures, pool/riffle improvements);
and gravel extraction; provided that the use/encroachment meets the approval of the
federal emergency management agency and national flood insurance program and does
not jeopardize the city's participation in the national flood insurance program.
3. Subsection C 1 of this section shall comply with all applicable flood hazard reduction
provisions of this section 10-1-8.
5. All buildings shall be set back a minimum of one hundred feet(100') from the floodway
line. Except that when the special flood hazard area boundary is one hundred feet (100')
or less from the floodway line,the boundary line shall be the setback line.
8. Compensating excavation in accordance with an engineered plan for orderly conveyance
of floodwater, or equivalent mitigating measures may be performed in the floodway
when certified by a registered professional engineer. Mitigation design shall include
provisions to prevent relocation or diversion of flow paths from causing increased
jeopardy to any off site property at any level of flooding from the one(1)year flood up to
the base flood. Maintenance provisions for excavated areas prone to fill from sediment
and other debris shall follow the requirements of section 9-3-2-5C of this code for private
streets.
G. Fill Requirements: For fill placed in the floodplain:
1. Development within the area of special flood hazard shall result in no net loss in natural
storage. Grading plans shall show that existing natural storage volume in the floodplain,
as bounded by the existing surface topography and the base flood elevation surface, shall
not be reduced from the current quantity. Postdevelopment storage volumes will be
calculated from the postdevelopment flood elevation for the base flood event.
Depressions which will be filled with groundwater and sections of the floodplain which
are restricted from floodwater conveyance due to roads built above the base flood
elevation shall not be considered when determining storage volumes. Development
within the DDA, TDA or CEDA design review overlay areas shall not be subject to the
provisions of this subsection.
E. DISCUSSION (based on the narrative and preliminary plat and narrative, date stamped by the City
on March 1, 2024):
• The existing residential dwelling unit located within the property does not meet the required front
yard setback for the R-E (Residential-Estates) zoning district, which is 45-feet for residential
dwellings with a side entry garage. The existing residence (as labeled on the preliminary plat), is
located approximately 38-feet from the front property line. The applicant is requesting a waiver
of Eagle City Code Section 8-2-4: Schedule of Building Height and Lot Area Regulations, to
allow for the residential dwelling to remain at the current location. Staff defers comment to the
Commission and Council with regard to requiring the home to be relocated to meet the 45-foot
front yard setback. If the Commission and Council allow the dwelling unit to remain in its current
location,condition of development 3.4 should be stricken.
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• Pursuant to policy 9.3.3 (Q) of the comprehensive plan states, "Greenbelt and pathway
development priorities should include: greenbelt/pathway system along the Boise River,
greenbelt/pathway system along the Dry Creek, corridor preservation along future planned
pathways and irrigation features;and road crossings."
A portion of the Farmers Union Canal is located within the property along the east property line.
Based on the comprehensive plan policy referencing corridor preservation along irrigation
features, the applicant should be required to dedicate a 25-foot-wide public access/pathway
easement located adjacent to the Farmers Union Canal easement. The legal description of the
public access/pathway easement should be recorded and referenced on the final plat prior to
approval of the final plat.
• Pursuant to Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-7(J)(4)(b), the applicant is required to construct a 5-8
foot high buffer located within a 50-foot-wide common lot adjacent to East Beacon Light Road.
The developable area of the subject property located adjacent to East Beacon Light Road is
approximately 45-feet in width which may not be adequate in width to allow for the construction
of the required buffer. Also, there are mature trees located within the required buffer area. The
applicant should be required to submit an alternative method of compliance with the design
review application to address the required buffer area located adjacent to East Beacon Light
Road. The design review application should be reviewed and approved by the Design Review
Board and City Council prior to submittal of a final plat application.
• The preliminary plat delineates setback lines within the map portion of the preliminary plat.
Based on the requested zoning designation of R-E-DA (Residential-Estates with a development
agreement) the delineated setback lines are not in conformance with Eagle City Code. The
applicant should be required to provide a revised preliminary plat with the setback lines removed
prior to submittal of a final plat application.
• The applicant is requesting a waiver of the requirement to install sidewalks on North Rocket Bar
Road based on the proposed street frontage exceeding 250-feet, absence of sidewalks surrounding
the subject property, and logistics associated with the construction of a sidewalk (i.e. grading,
potential installation of culverts or pipes for drainage, removal of fencing and landscaping). The
provided narrative also indicates the construction of a sidewalk may create a disruption of
existing drainage patterns and the irrigation may need to be reconfigured;therefore,disturbing the
character of the area and sense of place residents in the area currently enjoy. As shown below,
there are only two (2) subdivisions (Vizcaya and Pescara Subdivisions) located adjacent to East
Beacon Light Road between State Highway 55 and North Eagle Road which have a sidewalk.
Both subdivisions are located on the south side of East Beacon Light Road. As part of the ACHD
approval it was determined that there are no improvements required to the adjacent streets. Staff
will defer to the Council regarding requiring sidewalks within the development.
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• The applicant is requesting a waiver of the requirement to install streetlights due to the rural
nature of the neighborhood and the possible potential to become a nuisance for neighbors. There
are no streetlights located adjacent to East Beacon Light Road in proximity to the subject
property. Also, there are no streetlights located adjacent to North Rocket Bar Road. Staff will
defer to the Council regarding requiring streetlights within the development.
• Plat note#2 of the preliminary plat states, "Unless otherwise shown and dimensioned, all lots are
hereby designated as having a permanent easement for public utilities, irrigation, and lot drainage
over the 5-feet adjacent to any subdivision interior side lot line, and over the 20-feet adjacent to
any rear lot line or subdivision boundary."
The preliminary plat shows dimensions of all the public utility, irrigation,and drainage easements
on the preliminary plat. Since all of the easements are shown and vary in width and location the
applicant should be required to provide a revised preliminary plat with plat note #2 revised to
state, "All lots are hereby designated as having a permanent easement for public utilities,
irrigation, and lot drainage as shown and dimensioned."The final plat shall show and dimension
all public utility, irrigation, and lot drainage easements prior to the City Clerk signing the final
plat.
• The Flood Insurance Rate Map, Panel #16001C0152H, effective February 19, 2003, shows the
subject property is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area(SFHA) and is designated an AE
zone. Also, a portion of the site is designated as a floodway. The existing home is located within
the area designated as a floodway. Prior to any development occurring on the site the applicant
should be required to comply with all applicable provisions of Title 10, Flood Control, of the
Eagle City Code.
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COMMISSION(Public Hearing AudioNideo Record):
https://eagle-id.granicus.com/player/clip/1852?meta_id=92885
A. A public hearing on the applications was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on March
18, 2024, at which time testimony was taken and the public hearing was closed. The Commission
made their recommendation at that time.
B. Oral testimony in favor of the applications was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission by
no one(not including the applicant/representative).
C. Oral testimony in opposition to the applications was presented to the Planning and Zoning
Commission by no one.
COMMISSION DELIBERATION:
Upon closing the public hearing,the Commission made a motion based upon the information provided by
staff and the testimony provided by the applicant. A summary of the deliberation can be found at the
following link(Granicus time: 00:43:56):
https://eagle-id.granicus.com/player/clip/1852?meta id=92885
COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING THE REZONE:
The Commission voted 3 to 0 (Wright and McCauley absent) to recommend approval of RZ-09-23 for a
rezone from A-R (Agricultural-Residential) to R-E-DA (Residential-Estates with a development
agreement [in lieu of a conditional use permit]) with the following staff recommended conditions to be
placed within a development agreement with underline text to be added by the Commission and strike
through text to be deleted by the Commission:
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3.1 Owner will develop the Property subject to the conditions and limitations set forth in this
Development Agreement. Further, Owner will submit such applications regarding floodplain
development permit review, design review, preliminary and final plat reviews, and/or any
conditional use permits, if applicable, and any other applicable applications as may be required by
the Eagle City Code, which shall comply with the Eagle City Code, as it exists at the time such
applications are made except as otherwise provided within this Agreement.
3.2 The Concept Plan(Exhibit C)represents the Owner's current concept for completion of the project.
As the Concept Plan evolves, the City understands and agrees that certain changes in that concept
may occur. If the City determines that any such changes require additional public comment due to
potential impacts on surrounding property or the community, a public hearing shall be held on any
proposed changes in the Concept Plan,notice shall be provided as may be required by the City.
3.3 The conditions,covenants and restrictions for the Property shall contain at least the following:
(a) An allocation of responsibility for repair and maintenance of the pressurized irrigation
facilities. The owner shall provide an operation and maintenance manual including the
funding mechanism as an addendum to the CC&Rs and the repair and maintenance
requirement shall run with the land and that the requirement cannot be modified and that the
homeowners association or other entity cannot be dissolved without the express consent of
the city.
(b) A requirement for all fencing located adjacent to a street be open-style such as wrought iron,
extruded aluminum (looks identical to wrought iron), or three-rail-type decorative fencing.
All other fencing(ie.cedar fencing,chainlink)shall be prohibited.
(c) A requirement that development (including fencing) within the floodway area is prohibited
unless certification by a registered professional hydraulic engineer is provided demonstrating
that encroachments shall not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the
base flood discharge and uses within the floodway shall be restricted to those which are
required for public necessity.
(d) A requirement that in the event any of the CC&Rs are less restrictive than any government
rules, regulations or ordinances, then the more restrictive government rule, regulation or
ordinances shall apply. The CC&Rs are subject to all rules, regulations, laws and ordinances
of all applicable government bodies. In the event a governmental rule, regulation, law or
ordinance would render a part of the CC&R's unlawful, then in such event that portion shall
be deemed to be amended to comply with the applicable rule,regulation,law or ordinance.
3.4 The front setback of the existing residential dwelling unit shall be a minimum of 38-feet relocated
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3.5 Owner shall comply with all applicable provisions of Title 10,Flood Control,of the Eagle City
Code.
COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT:
The Commission voted 3 to 0 (Wright and McCauley absent) to recommend approval of PP-06-23 for a
preliminary plat for Northern Lights Subdivision with the following staff recommended site specific
conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval:
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Comply with all conditions within the development agreement for rezone application RZ-09-23.
2. Comply with all requirements of the City Engineer.
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3. The applicant shall submit payment to the City for all engineering and legal fees incurred for
reviewing this project, prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat and/or upon receipt of an
invoice by the City,whichever occurs first.
4. The applicant shall dedicate a 25-foot-wide public access/pathway easement located adjacent to
the Farmers Union Canal easement. The legal description of the public access/pathway easement
shall be recorded and referenced on the final plat prior to approval of the final plat.
5. The applicant shall submit an alternative method of compliance with the design review
application to address the required buffer area located adjacent to East Beacon Light Road. The
design review application shall be evaluated by the Design Review Board and City Council prior
to submittal of a final plat application.
6. Provide a revised preliminary plat with the setback lines removed prior to submittal of a final plat
application. The revised preliminary plat shall be provided prior to submittal of a final plat
application.
7. Provide a revised preliminary plat with plat note #2 revised to state, "All lots are hereby
designated as having a permanent easement for public utilities, irrigation, and lot drainage as
shown and dimensioned." The final plat shall show and dimension all public utility, irrigation,
and lot drainage easements prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat.
8. All living trees shall be preserved,unless otherwise determined by the Design Review Board and
the City Council. A detailed landscape plan showing how the trees will be integrated into the
open space areas or private lots (unless approved for removal by the City Council) shall be
provided for City Council final approval prior to the submittal of a final plat. Construction
fencing shall be installed (pursuant to the Design Review Board's direction) to protect all trees
that are to be preserved,prior to the commencement of any construction on the site.
9. The developer shall provide shade-class trees(landscape plan to be reviewed and approved by the
Design Review Board) along both sides of all streets within this development. Trees shall be
placed at the front of each lot generally at each side property line, or as approved by the Design
Review Board. The trees shall be located within an 8-foot-wide landscape strip between the 5-
foot-wide concrete sidewalk and the curb. Any and all drainage swales and/or seepage beds shall
be placed so as to not interfere with the required placement of street trees. Prior to the City Clerk
signing the final plat the applicant shall either install the required trees, sod, and irrigation or
provide the City with a letter of credit for 150%of the cost of the installation of all landscape and
irrigation improvements. Trees shall be installed prior to obtaining any occupancy permits for the
homes. A temporary occupancy may be issued if weather does not permit landscaping. Partial
reduction of the surety may be permitted for any portion of the development that is completed,
including street trees that have been installed. On-going surety for street trees for all undeveloped
portions of the development will be required through project completion.
10. The applicant shall provide a license agreement from ACHD approving the landscaping located
within the public rights-of-way abutting and within this site prior to approval of a final plat.
11. Any fencing located adjacent to common area open spaces and on the street side of all corner lots
shall be an open fencing style such as wrought iron or other similar decorative style, durable
fencing material. Specific buffer area fences and decorative walls may be allowed as otherwise
required in ECC Section 8-2A-7(J).
12. The Northern Lights Subdivision shall remain under the control of one Homeowners Association.
13. The applicant shall place a note on the final plat that the pressurized irrigation system and all
common lots are to be owned and maintained by the Homeowner's Association.
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14. The applicant shall provide CC&Rs that the Homeowner's Association shall have the duty to
maintain the pressurized irrigation system and all common landscape areas in the subdivision are
maintained in a competent and attractive manner, including the watering, mowing, fertilizing and
caring for shrubs and trees in perpetuity.
15. Owner shall work with the City to establish a Conservation and Education Program (CEP)
Funding Plan associated with Northern Lights Subdivision. The CEP Funding Plan shall be
executed by the Owner and City prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat.
16. To allow for the future installation of municipal fiber-optic cable, the applicant shall be required
to install municipal fiber-optic conduit lines along all streets in accordance with the City's Fiber
Master Plan. The applicant shall conduct a pre-application meeting with the City of Eagle Fiber
Department prior to submittal of a final plat application. Upon completion of the installation of
the municipal fiber-optic conduit lines, the applicant shall provide GIS coordinates of the
locations of the municipal fiber-optic conduit lines. The municipal fiber-optic conduit lines shall
be installed, GIS coordinates provided, and the fiber-optic conduit lines shall be dedicated to the
City prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat.
17. All plat notes that are required on the preliminary plat shall be transferred to the final plat prior to
submittal of a final plat application.
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.
2. Correct street names, as approved by the Ada County Street Name Committee, shall be placed on
the plat prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat.
3. Complete water and sewer system construction plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City
Engineer. Required improvements shall include, but not be limited to, extending all utilities to
the platted property. The developer may submit a letter in lieu of plans explaining why plans may
not be necessary.
4. Idaho Department of Health&Welfare approval of the sewer and water facilities is required prior
to the City Engineer signing the final plat(I.C.Title 50,Chapter 13 and I.C. 39-118).
5. Written approval of all well water for any shared or commercial well shall be obtained from the
Idaho Department of Water Resources prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat.
6. 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 the City Engineer signing the final plat.
7. All homes being constructed with individual septic systems shall have the septic systems placed
on the street side of the home or shall have their sewer drainage system designed with a stub at
the house front to allow for future connection to a public sewer system.
8. Per Idaho Code, Section 31-3805, concerning irrigation rights, transfer and disclosure, the water
rights appurtenant to the lands in said subdivision which are within the irrigation entity will be
transferred from said lands by the owner thereof; or the subdivider shall provide for underground
tile or other like satisfactory underground conduit to permit the delivery of water to those
landowners within the subdivision who are also within the irrigation entity.
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See Eagle City Code Section 9-4-1-9(C), which provides overriding and additional specific
criteria for pressurized irrigation facilities.
Plans showing the delivery system must be approved by a registered professional engineer and
shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat.
9. 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 the City Engineer signing the final
plat.A copy of the construction drawing(s)shall be submitted with the letter.
10. Drainage system plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to
the City Engineer signing the final plat. 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
surety shall be submitted to the City Clerk, prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. The
CC&R's shall contain clauses to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and City
Attorney, prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat, requiring that lots be so graded that all
runoff runs either over the curb, or to the drainage easement, and that no runoff shall cross any lot
line onto another lot except within a drainage easement.
11. No ditch, pipe or other structure, or canal, or drain, for irrigation water or irrigation waste water
owned by an organized irrigation district, canal company, ditch association, drainage district,
drainage entity, or other irrigation entity, shall be obstructed, routed, covered or changed in any
way unless such obstruction, rerouting, covering or changing has first been approved in writing
by the entity. A Registered Engineer shall certify that any ditch rerouting, piping, covering or
otherwise changing the existing irrigation or waste ditch(1)has been made in such a manner that
the flow of water will not be impeded or increased beyond carrying capacity of the downstream
ditch; (2)will not otherwise injure any person or persons using or interested in such ditch or their
property; and (3) satisfied the Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction. A copy of such
written approval and certification shall be filed with the construction drawing and submitted to
the City Engineer prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat.
12. 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,
or drain, used for irrigation water or irrigation waste water without the express written approval
of the organized irrigation district, canal company, ditch association, drainage district, drainage
entity or other irrigation entity associated with such ditch, pipe or other structure, drainage or
canal. The applicant shall submit a copy of the written approval from the irrigation entity,
drainage district,or drainage entity prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat.
13. Street light plans shall be submitted and approved as to the location, height and wattage to the
City Engineer prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. All construction shall comply with
the City's specifications and standards.
The applicant shall delineate on the face of the final plat an 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 the City Engineer signing the final plat.
Whether located inside or outside of the public right-of-way the perpetual maintenance of the
street lights shall be the responsibility of the applicant, subdivider, business owner, homeowner,
or homeowner's/business owner's association,whichever the case may be.
The applicant shall pay applicable street light inspection fees on the proposed subdivision prior to
signing of the final plat by the Eagle City Engineer.
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14. The applicant shall submit cut sheets showing street lighting details for review and approval by
the Zoning Administrator prior to the submittal of the final plat. The plans shall show how the
streetlights will facilitate the"Dark Sky"concept of lighting.
15. The applicant shall provide utility easements as required by the public utility providing service,
and as may be required by the Eagle City Code,prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat.
16. An approval letter from the Eagle Fire Department shall be submitted to the City prior to the City
Engineer signing the final plat. 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 proposed 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 (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.
d. The proposed fire protection system shall be reviewed and approved by the Eagle Fire
Department prior to issuance of a building permit.
17. Covenants, homeowner's association by-laws or other similar deed restrictions, acceptable to the
Eagle City Attorney which provide for the use, control and mutual maintenance of all common
areas, storage facilities, recreational facilities, street lights or open spaces shall be reviewed and
approved by the Eagle City Attorney prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat.
A restrictive covenant must be recorded and a note on the face of the final plat is required,
providing for mutual maintenance and access easements.
Appropriate papers describing decision-making procedures relating to the maintenance of
structures, grounds and parking areas shall be reviewed and approved by the Eagle City Attorney
prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat.
18. Should the homeowner's association be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the
storm drainage facilities, the covenants and restrictions, homeowner's association by-laws or
other similar deed restrictions acceptable to the Eagle City Attorney shall be reviewed and
approved by the Eagle City Attorney prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat.
19. The applicant shall submit an application for Design Review, and shall obtain approval for all
required landscaping, common area and subdivision signage prior to the City Engineer signing
the final plat.
20. Any recreation area, greenbelt area or pathway area along the Boise River, Dry Creek or any
other area designated by the City Council or the Eagle Parks, Pathways, and Recreation
Commission for a path or walkway shall be approved in writing by the Eagle City Parks,
Pathways, and Recreation Commission prior to approval of the final plat by the City Council.
21. Conservation,recreation and river access easements (if applicable) shall be approved by staff and
the City Engineer and shall be shown on the final plat prior to approval of the final plat by the
City Council.
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22. The applicant shall place a note on the face of the plat which states: "Minimum building setback
lines shall be in accordance with the applicable zoning and subdivision regulations at the time of
issuance of the building permit or as specifically approved and/or required".
23. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of the Eagle City Code, pertaining to floodplain
and river protection regulations(if applicable)prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat.
24. The development shall comply with the Boise River Plan (if applicable) in effect at the time of
City Council consideration of the final plat.
25. The applicant shall obtain written approval of the development relative to the effects of the Boise
River floodplain(if applicable) from the Corps of Engineers prior to approval of the final plat by
the City Engineer.
26. 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 the City Engineer signing the final
plat.
27. Basements in homes in the floodplain are prohibited.
28. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Uniform Building Code, Eagle City Code, Eagle
Comprehensive Plan, 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 Commission and/or Council.
29. 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. 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 submits application to the City of Eagle
for a change to the planned use of the subject property.
30. No public board, agency, commission, official or other authority shall proceed with the
construction of or authorize the construction of any of the public improvements required by the
Eagle City Code Title 9 "Land Subdivisions" until the final plat has received the approval of the
City Council(ECC 9-6-5 (A)(2)).
After Council approval of the final plat, the applicant may construct any approved improvements
before the City Engineer signs the final plat. The applicant shall provide a fmancial guarantee of
performance in the amount of 150% of the total estimated cost for completing any required
improvements (see resolution 98-3) prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. The
financial guarantee shall be a Letter of Credit, Certificate of Deposit, cash deposit or certified
check.
31. In accordance with Eagle City Code, failure to obtain a recorded final plat for the subdivision
within one year following City Council approval shall cause this approval to be null and void,
unless a time extension is granted by the City Council.
32. Prior to submitting the final plat for recording, the following must provide endorsements or
certifications: Owners or dedicators, Registered Land Surveyor, County Engineer, Central
District Health Department, Ada County Treasurer, Ada County Highway District
Commissioners,City Engineer, and City Clerk.
33. 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.
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34. The applicant shall take care to locate and protect from damage existing utilities, pipelines and
similar structures. Documentation indicating that "Digline" has performed an inspection of the
site shall be submitted prior to the issuance of any building permits for the site.
35. Place a note on the final plat which states in general that surrounding land with farm uses and
related activities shall be protected pursuant to the Idaho Right to Farm Act.
36. The applicant shall install at the entrance to the subdivision a 4' x 4' plywood or other hard
surface sign(mounted on two 4"x 4"posts with the bottom of the sign being a minimum of 3-feet
above the ground) noticing the contractors to clean up daily, no loud music, and no dogs off
leash.
37. Owner shall provide a "Heavy Truck Traffic Plan" to be followed by any vehicle or equipment
over 8000 GVWR. The plan shall show all designated routes and hours of operation. The heavy
truck traffic routes shall maximize use of highways and major arterials while minimizing use of
smaller residential streets. The plan will also cite that compression braking is prohibited
everywhere in Ada County. Owner is responsible for communicating the approved plan to all
sub-contractors and for monitoring compliance.
38. The applicant shall provide a construction site dust control mitigation plan to be reviewed and
approved by staff prior to the issuance of a"Notice to Proceed"with construction letter.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The Commission reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed rezone upon
annexation(RZ-09-23)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 R-E-DA(Residential-Estates with a development agreement
[in lieu of a conditional use permit]) is consistent with the Estate-Residential and Floodway
designations 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 indicates that adequate public facilities exist,or are expected to be provided, to serve
all uses allowed on this property under the proposed zone. The site will be served by well and
septic;
c. The proposed R-E-DA (Residential-Estates with a development agreement [in lieu of a
conditional use permit]) zoning district is compatible with the RUT (Residential — Ada County
designation) zone and land use to the north since that area contains a single residential lot and is
located across East Beacon Light Road(minor arterial);
d. The proposed R-E-DA (Residential-Estates with a development agreement [in lieu of a
conditional use permit]) zoning district is compatible with the A-R (Agricultural-Residential)
zone and land use to the south since the existing lot within the proposed subdivision shares a
common side property line and that area may be developed with lots of similar size;
e. The proposed R-E-DA (Residential-Estates with a development agreement [in lieu of a
conditional use permit]) zoning district is compatible with the R-E (Residential-Estates)zone and
land use to the east since that area may be developed with lots of similar size;
f. The proposed R-E-DA (Residential-Estates with a development agreement [in lieu of a
conditional use permit]) zoning district is compatible with the A-R (Agricultural-Residential)
zone and land use to the west since that area may be developed with lots of similar size and
residential dwellings within the proposed subdivision will transition to the two (2) existing
residential dwellings located across Rocket Bar Road;
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g. The land proposed for rezone is located within a "Hazard Area" or"Special Area" as described
within the Comprehensive Plan, however, the applicant is required herein to comply with Eagle
City Code Title 10, Flood Control regarding developing within an area of special flood hazard;
and
h. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the front setback of the existing residential
dwelling at 38-feet be allowed(as conditioned herein)to address the required front setback of 50-
feet (45-feet with a side entry garage) within the R-E-DA (Residential-Estates with a
development agreement[in lieu of a conditional use permit])zone.
2. The Commission reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed preliminary plat
(PP-06-23) and based upon the information provided concludes that the proposed preliminary plat
application is in accordance with the City of Eagle Title 9(Subdivisions)because:
a. The subdivision will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives or with
any specific objective of the Comprehensive Plan and/or Eagle City Code Title 9, as shown
within the findings provided within this document and the proposed residential use is in
accordance with the residential land use designation of this area shown within the
Comprehensive Plan;
b. The subdivision will be served adequately by essential public facilities such as streets,police and
fire protection, schools, drainage structures, refuse disposal, or that the persons or agencies
responsible for the establishment of the proposed use shall be able to provide adequately any
such services, as noted in the documentation provided from said agencies and as required as a
part of the conditions of approval;
c. That there are no known capital improvement programs for which this development would
prevent continuity;
d. That based upon agency verification and additional written comments of the Ada County
Highway District, Central District Health, and Eagle Fire District as conditioned herein, there is
adequate public financial capability to support the proposed development;
e. That any health, safety and environmental problems that were brought to the Commission's
attention have been adequately addressed by the applicant or will be conditions of approval as
set forth within the conditions of approval herein.
3. In accordance with Eagle City Code Section 8-7-3-1(C), the Commission concludes that a waiver of
the front setback of the existing dwelling waiver of sidewalk installation, and waiver of streetlights
installation is justified based on the following: 1) The existing dwelling was constructed in
conformance of the setbacks required pursuant to Ada County Code at the time of construction; 2)
Based on ACHD not requiring sidewalks and the lack of sidewalks within the existing Rocket Bar
Subdivision and the closest sidewalk adjacent to East Beacon Light Road is located approximately
1,500-feet east the proposed subdivision the requirement of sidewalks should be waived; and, 3) The
requirement of streetlights should be waived to maintain the rural feel of the area since the property is
located within a rural area of the City where there are no streetlights located within close proximity to
the site.
4. Pursuant to Eagle City Code 8-7-3-5 (F), a conditional use permit shall not be considered as
establishing a binding precedent to grant other conditional use permits.
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DATED this 1st day of April,2024.
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