Findings - CC - 2025 - FPUD-2025-06 & FP-2025-12 - Final Development Plan and Final Plat for Shetland Point Subdivision for Sterling Homes Inc. BEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR )
A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND FINAL PLAT )
FOR SHETLAND POINT SUBDIVISION FOR )
STERLING HOMES,INC. )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER FPUD-2025-06 & FP-2025-12
The above-entitled final development plan and final plat applications came before the Eagle City
Council for their action on December 16, 2025. The Council having heard and taken oral and written
testimony, and having duly considered the matter, makes the following Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. PROJECT SUMMARY:
Sterling Homes, Inc., represented Antonio Conti with Ackerman-Estvold, is requesting final
development plan and final plat approvals for Shetland Point Subdivision, an 11-lot(9-buildable, 2-
common) residential development. The 5.10-acre site is located on the west side of North Park
Lane, approximately 550-feet south of West Floating Feather Road at 1025 North Park Lane.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on June 17,2025.
A revised final plat was received by the City of Eagle on November 4,2025.
A revised final plat was received by the City of Eagle on December 1,2025.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On August 8, 2023, the City Council approved an annexation, rezone from RUT (Rural-Urban
Transition—Ada County designation) and R1 (Residential—Ada County designation)to R-3-DA-P
(Residential with a development agreement — PUD), conditional use permit, preliminary
development plan, and preliminary plat for Shetland Point Subdivision, a 13-lot (10-buildable, 1-
existing residence, 2-common) residential planned unit development (A-08-22/RZ-10-22/CU-09-
22/PPUD-06-22/PP-16-22).
On February 27, 2024, the City Council approved a design review application for the common area
landscaping within Shetland Point Subdivision(DR-2023-61).
On February 27, 2025, the City approved a one year extension of time for common area
landscaping within Shetland Point Subdivision(DR-2023-61-EXT-1).
D. PRELIMINARY PLAT FINDINGS:
City Council Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law dated August 8, 2023, are incorporated
herein by reference.
E. FINDINGS OF FACT REQUIRED BY EAGLE CITY CODE SECTION 8-6-6-3 (B):
The Council shall find that the facts submitted with the application and presented to them establish
that:
1. The ordinance and standards used in evaluating the application;
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2. The facts submitted with the application and presented to them establish that:
a. The proposed development can be initiated within one year of the date of approval;
b. Each individual phase of the development, as well as the total development, can exist as an
independent phase capable of creating an environment of sustained desirability and stability
or that adequate assurance will be provided that such objective will be attained and the uses
proposed will not be detrimental to present and potential surrounding uses,but will have a
beneficial effect which would not be achieved under standard district regulations;
c. The streets and thoroughfares proposed are suitable and adequate to carry anticipated
traffic, and increased densities will not generate traffic in such amounts as to overload the
street network outside the PUD;
d. Any proposed commercial development can be justified at the locations proposed;
e. Any exception from standard district requirements is warranted by the design and other
amenities incorporated in the final development plan, in accordance with the PUD and the
adopted policy of the council;
f. The area surrounding said development can be planned and zoned in coordination and
substantial compatibility with the proposed development;
g. The PUD is in general conformance with the comprehensive plan; and
h. The existing and proposed utility services are adequate for the population densities and
nonresidential uses proposed;
3. The actions, if any,that the applicant could take to obtain a permit.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED AND REVIEWED THE FOLLOWING STAFF ANALYSIS
PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT AND ADOPTS THE STAFF REPORT AS PART
OF THE CITY COUNCIL'S FINDINGS OF FACT:
The City Engineer and Planning staff have reviewed the final plat. The final plat shows that there have
been no significant changes from the preliminary plat, except that Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5, Block 1, of the
preliminary plat have been consolidated into two (2)buildable lots. The shared driveway shown on the
preliminary plat between Lots 2 and 5, Block 1,has been removed as it is no longer necessary following
the lot consolidation. It is staff's opinion that the fmal plat is in substantial compliance with the
preliminary plat in accordance with conditions recommended herein.
REVIEW BY THE COUNCIL:
A review by the City Council was completed on December 16, 2025. The Council made their decision
at that time. The minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
COUNCIL DECISION:
The Council voted 4 to 0 to approve FPUD-2025-06 & FP-2025-12 for a final development plan and
final plat for Shetland Point Subdivision with the following site specific conditions of approval:
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Comply with all requirements of the City Engineer.
2. Comply with all requirements of A-08-22/RZ-10-22/CU-09-22/PPUD-06-22/PP-16-22.
3. Comply with the conditions of DR-2023-61.
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4. 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.
5. All common area improvements within Shetland Point Subdivision as specified on the approved
landscape plan (DR-2023-61) shall be completed or a surety shall be provided as required by Eagle
City Code prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat.
6. The developer shall provide 2-inch minimum caliper shade-class trees as shown on the approved
landscape plan. 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.
7. At the time of providing surety information the applicant shall provide a schedule that depicts the
timing for completion of the required improvements.
8. The applicant shall not construct any required improvements, including, storm drainage or roadway
facilities, until the City has received a copy of the ACHD stamped and approved final engineering
construction drawings. Upon receipt of the ACHD approved construction drawings and
confirmation by the City Engineer that they comply with the City approved construction drawings,
the City will issue a "notice to proceed with construction" to the applicant's designated
representative.
9. Provide an approval letter for construction of sewer improvements from Eagle Sewer District,prior
to the issuance of a"notice to proceed with construction"letter to the project engineer.
10. The applicant shall provide an approval letter from Veolia Water prior to the issuance of a"notice
to proceed with construction"letter to the project engineer.
11. The owner, together with the City of Eagle, shall execute a Conservation and Education Program
(CEP) Funding Plan. The Funding Plan shall be included as a separate, independent Assessment
within the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) associated with Shetland Point
Subdivision and shall require the Homeowner's Association to collect$5.00 per lot,per month. The
CC&Rs shall clearly define the CEP assessment within the Assessments section of the CC&Rs,
state that any amendment to this Declaration removing or changing the CEP Assessment in any way
must also be approved in writing by the City of Eagle within the"Terms and Amendments" section
of the CC&Rs, acknowledge that the development of the Project has contributed to the reduction of
natural habitat and open space, and that the purpose of the CEP Assessment is to promote the
recreation,health, safety, and welfare of the Members by funding conservation and/or management
of natural or cultural resources, or conservation-based education and outreach programs. Funds
collected from the CEP Assessment shall be delivered to the City of Eagle annually and deposited
in a dedicated fund exclusively for the Conservation Education Program and as approved by the
City Council. The CEP Funding Plan shall be executed by the Owner and the City prior to the City
Clerk signing the final plat.
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12. Prior to installation of the municipal fiber-optic conduit lines, the applicant shall provide an
approval letter from the City of Eagle Fiber Department prior to the issuance of a"notice to proceed
with construction" letter to the project engineer. 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.
13. 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.
14. The applicant shall install at the entrances to Shetland Point Subdivision, 4'x 4' plywood or other
hard surface signs (mounted on two 4"x 4"posts with the bottom of the signs being a minimum of
3-feet above the ground) noticing the contractors to clean up daily, no loud music, and no dogs off
leash.
15. Any stub street which is expected to be extended in the future shall be provided with a sign
generally stating that, "This Street is to be extended in the future".
16. The applicant shall provide a license agreement from ACHD approving the landscaping and entry
structure located within the public rights-of way-abutting and within this site, prior to the City
Clerk signing the final plat.
17. Provide an approval letter for completion of sewer improvements from Eagle Sewer District, prior
to the City Clerk signing the final plat.
18. The applicant shall provide an approval letter for completion of the municipal water system
improvements from Veolia Water or a surety shall be provided as required by Eagle City Code
prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat.
19. Provide a digital copy of the subdivision records drawings prior to the issuance of building permits.
20. Provide an approval letter for the requirements of all drainage districts and irrigation districts prior
to the City Clerk signing the final plat.
21. The CC&R's shall be reviewed and approval by the city attorney prior to the City Clerk signing the
final plat.
22. Provide a digital copy of the recorded CC&Rs for the subdivision and a digital copy of the recorded
final plat of Shetland Point Subdivision,prior to the issuance of any building permits.
23. All fencing located adjacent to open space, or in any required front or street side yard areas shall be
open-style such as wrought iron or extruded aluminum(looks identical to wrought iron). All other
fencing(i.e. dog-ear type cedar fencing,vinyl,chainlink)shall be prohibited. Fencing in any
required front yard area shall be open-style and limited to four-feet(4')in height.
24. 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.
25. The applicant shall provide permanent pathway easements in favor of the City of Eagle over all 8-
foot and 10-foot wide pathways.
26. In accordance with condition#25,the applicant shall include the instrument number for all recorded
pathway easements on the final plat prior to recordation.
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27. The applicant shall provide a"Heavy Truck Traffic Plan"to be followed by any vehicle,
machinery, or equipment weighing 25,000 pounds or more, as measured by the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating(GVWR). The submitted plan shall:
• Graphically show all proposed designated route(s) in which heavy truck traffic is permitted to
utilize.
• State the days and hours in which heavy truck traffic is permitted to utilize the designated
route(s).
• Maximize the use of highways and principal arterials while minimizing the use of local
residential streets.
• State that compression braking is prohibited everywhere in Ada County.
• Include certification that the Owner understands that they are responsible for continually
communicating the approved plan to all sub-contractors and for monitoring compliance.
The Heavy Truck Traffic Plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a
Notice to Proceed(NTP)with Construction letter by the City.
28. The applicant shall provide a localized grading plan that shows the existing and any modified or
proposed contours and spot elevations for the anticipated finish grade taken at the established
surveyed pins of lots along the perimeter of Shetland Point Subdivision, showing that the finish
grade is generally similar to the grade(s) of the abutting lots to the north, south, west. The owner
shall provide the localized grading plan prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) with
Construction letter by the City.
29. The applicant shall submit a revised final plat with a note that states "Any revisions to the cut slope
along the northern boundary of Shetland Point Subdivision may require a City hillside grading
permit"prior to the City Clerk signing the final plat.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
A. In accordance Eagle City Code Section 8-6-6-3(B), the Council finds that the facts submitted with
the application and presented to the Council,with the conditions herein, establish that:
1. This development will be initiated within one year of the date of approval;
2. The development will create an environment of sustained desirability and stability, and the
single-family residential use will not be detrimental to present and potential surrounding uses
because the proposed use and lot sizes are similar to the surrounding subdivisions and entitled
developments. The planned unit development will have a beneficial effect since the developer
will construct sidewalks along North Park Lane,will develop 0.88-acres of common area open
space, and will tile the existing drainage ditch;
3. ACHD has approved the proposed streets and will be suitable and adequate to carry
anticipated traffic, and increased densities will not generate traffic in such amounts as to
overload the street network outside the PUD;
4. No commercial development is proposed;
5. No exceptions from standard district requirements are proposed;
6. The area surrounding said development can be planned and zoned in coordination and
substantial compatibility with the proposed development since no intensive uses, that might
impact the planned residential areas surrounding the development, are proposed;
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7. The PUD is in general conformance with the Comprehensive Plan because, in part, the
proposed single-family residential development has a density of 1.76 dwelling units per acre,
which is below the maximum density contemplated within the Neighborhood designation; and
8. The existing and required utility services are adequate for the population densities as noted by
the agencies that will serve the development in their comments issued following the
transmittal of the preliminary plat application, and since approvals from Central District
Health,Veolia,Eagle Sewer District, and Eagle Fire is required prior to recordation.
* In accordance with Idaho Code Section 67-6521, a Notice to Proceed with Construction letter will be
provided upon the completion of the conditions of approval following the 14-day appeal period.
DATED this 13th day of January 2026.
CITY COUNCIL
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