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Findings - CC - 1999 - RZ-1-99 - Rezone From R4 To Cbd D. E. OR\GtNAL BEFORE THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A REZONE FROM R-4 (RESIDENTIAL) TO CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) FOR BEACHWOOD BUILDERS ) ) ) ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER RZ-1-99 The above-entitled rezone application came before the Eagle City Council for their action on May 11, 1999. The Eagle City 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: , Beachwood Builders, represented by Walt Lindgren with Studio 'L' Design Collaborative, is requesting a rezone from R-4 (Residential) to CBD (Central Business District). The 0.22-acre site is located on the north side of Aikens Road approximately 100-feet east of Eagle Road at 150 East Aikens Road. B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on January 27, 1999. C. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Notice of Public Hearing on the application for the Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission was published in accordance for requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and the Eagle City ordinances on February 10, 1999. Notice of this public hearing was mailed to property owners within three-hundred feet (300- feet) of the subject property in accordance with the requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and Eagle City Code on February 12, 1999. Requests for agencies' reviews were transmitted on January 29, 1999 in accordance with the requirements of the Eagle City Code. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-6-99 Page 1 of 6 \\EAGLENTl \COMMON\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\RZ&A \1999\RZ-O 1-99 ccf.doc L. M. F. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP AND ZONING MAP DESIGNATIONS: COMP PLAN ZONING LAND USE DESIGNATION DESIGNATION Existing Central Business R-4 (Residential) Residence District Proposed No Change CBD (Central Business Office District) North of site Central Business CBD (Central Business Commercial use District District) South of site Central Business R-4 (Residential) Residence with home District occupation office use East of site Central Business R-4 (Residential) Residence District West of site Central Business R-4 (Residential) Residence District G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT: DDA (Downtown Development Area). H. TOTAL ACREAGE OF SITE: 0.22-acre 1. APPLICANT'S STATEMENT OF mSTIFICATION FOR THE REZONE: "The rezone is consistent with the City's goals to maintain a strong business core in the downtown area. This property is following suit, and is compatible with existing uses in the immediate surrounding area." J. APPLICANT'S STATEMENT OF JUSTIFICATION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (if applicable): N/a K. A V AILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF UTILITIES AND SERVICES: Preliminary approval letters have been received by Central District Health, Eagle Fire Department, and Eagle Sewer District. PUBLIC USES SHOWN ON FUTURE ACQUISITIONS MAP: No map currently exists. NON-CONFORMING USES: Based upon the information available, the proposed rezone is in conformance with applicable provisions of Eagle City Code. Page 2 of 6 \\EAGLENT1\COMMON\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\RZ&A\1999\RZ-Ol-99 ccf.doc N. o. AGENCY RESPONSES: The following agencies have responded and their correspondence is attached. Comments which appear to be of special concern are noted below: Central District Health Division of Environmental Quality Eagle Fire Department Eagle Sewer District LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date. STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT: A. B. C. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL: . The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designates this area as Central Business District ZONING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL: . The proposed rezone will not create any noncompliance issues with regard to provisions of the Eagle City Code, however, there are several non-conforming issues existing at the site. The applicant has submitted a design review application to the City to bring the site into compliance with Eagle City Code. DISCUSSION: . With regard to Eagle City Code Section 8-7-5 "Action by the Commission and Council", and based upon the information provided to staff to date, staff believes that the proposed rezone is in accordance with the City of Eagle Comprehensive Plan and established goals and objectives because: a. The requested zoning designation of CBD is in accordance with the Central Business District classification shown on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map; b. The information provided from the agencies having jurisdiction over the public facilities needed for this site indicate that adequate public facilities exist, or are expected to be provided to serve any and all uses allowed on this property under the proposed zone; c. The proposed rezone is not compatible with the current zoning and uses to the east, west and south. However, due to the commercial designation within the Comprehensive Plan and proposals coming before the City for rezoning within this general area, it is anticipated that commercial development will occur rapidly in this area, and, until the adjacent uses redevelop, any commercial development is required, by the Eagle City Code, to provide adequate buffers between proposed commercial developments and existing Page 3 of 6 \\EAGLENT1\COMMON\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\RZ&A\1999\RZ-Ol-99 ccf.doc ----~--,-,_o_-, -, -0 --o~- residential uses; d. The proposed CBD zone (Central Business District) is compatible with the existing CBD zoning designation and commercial land use to the north; e. The land proposed for rezone is not located within a "Hazard Area" as described within the Comprehensive Plan but is within a "Special Area" as described within the Comprehensive Plan (Central Business District) and since the applicant has submitted a design review application for the site the City will have assurances that the goals and objectives of the Central Business District Special Area will be met since the design review requirements for this area (Downtown Development Area) are in accordance with the goals and objectives outlined in the Comprehensive Plan for the Central Business District; and f. No non-conforming uses are expected to be created with this rezone since the building will no longer be used residence. STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT: Based upon the information provided to staff to date staff recommends approval of the requested rezone. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COMMISSION: A. A public hearing on the application was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 1, 1999, at which time testimony was taken and the public hearing was closed. The Commission made their recommendation at that time. B. Oral testimony in opposition to this proposal was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission by no one. C. Oral testimony in favor of this proposal was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission by no one. COMMISSION DECISION: The Commission voted 4-0 (Farnworth absent) to recommend approval of RZ-1-99 for a rezone from R-4 (residential) to CBD (Central Business District) for Beachwood Builders. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COUNCIL: A. A public hearing on the application was held before the Eagle City Council on March 11, 1999, at which time testimony was taken and the public hearing was closed. The Commission made their recommendation at that time. B. Oral testimony in opposition to this proposal was presented to the City Council by no one. C. Oral testimony in favor ofthis proposal was presented to the City Council by no one. COUNCIL DECISION: Page 4 of 6 \\EAGLENTl \COMMON\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\RZ&A \1999\RZ-OI-99 ccf.doc ----- --.., - -------- '--'--"--0_-0__,__- ,-- The Council voted 4-0 to approve RZ-1-99 for a rezone from R-4 (residential) to CBD (Central Business District) for Beachwood Builders. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: 1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on January 27, 1999. 2. Notice of Public Hearing on the application for the Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission was published in accordance for requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and the Eagle City ordinances on February 10, 1999. Notice of this public hearing was mailed to property owners within three-hundred feet (300-feet) of the subject property in accordance with the requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and Eagle City Code on February 12, 1999. Requests for agencies' reviews were transmitted on January 29, 1999 in accordance with the requirements of the Eagle City Code. Notice of Public Hearing on the application for the Eagle City Council was published in accordance for requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and the Eagle City ordinances on April 7, 1999. Notice of this public hearing was mailed to property owners within three-hundred feet (300-feet) of the subject property in accordance with the requirements of Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code and Eagle City Code on April 12, 1999. 3. The Council reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed rezone (RZ-l- 99) 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 is in accordance with the City of Eagle Comprehensive Plan and established goals and objectives because: a. The requested zoning designation of CBD is in accordance with the Central Business District classification shown on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map; b. The information provided from the agencies having jurisdiction over the public facilities needed for this site indicate that adequate public facilities exist, or are expected to be provided to serve any and all uses allowed on this property under the proposed zone; c. The proposed rezone is not compatible with the current zoning and uses to the east, west and south. However, due to the commercial designation within the Comprehensive Plan and proposals coming before the City for rezoning within this general area, it is anticipated that commercial development will occur rapidly in this area, and, until the adjacent uses redevelop, any commercial development is required, by the Eagle City Code, to provide adequate buffers between proposed commercial developments and existing residential uses; d. The proposed CBD zone (Central Business District) is compatible with the existing CBD zoning designation and commercial land use to the north; e. The land proposed for rezone is not located within a "Hazard Area" as described within the Comprehensive Plan but is within a "Special Area" as described within the Comprehensive Plan (Central Business District) and since the applicant has submitted a design review application for the site the City will have assurances that the goals and objectives of the Central Business District Special Area will be met since the design review requirements for this area (Downtown Development Area) are in accordance with the goals and objectives outlined in the Comprehensive Plan for the Central Business District; and Page 5 of 6 \\EAGLENTl \COMMON\Planning Dept\Eagle AppIications\RZ&A \1 999\RZ-O 1-99 ccf.doc '-----, -- ..---- ._----, - -- -,-- - f. No non-conforming uses are expected to be created with this rezone since the building will no longer be used residence. DATED this 25th day of May, 1999. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE Ada Co ty, Idaho Rick ATTEST: ~,----~ 01 ÆG;"~k -r'"'" ~.., """,'? <;. ..::~ F ~ '\, ... ....." oR~. 0:;0, ~ ~~ 1'"",!, .. 0 '\,;,- "'oJ. ':; " \..- -'::-" t'£'¡ ~ '1"- \!. C'",~, .,;.'.," ..- .. ~]tf;¡;;: ";;~:: ::~ i '<-4'~"'" r"" ,...-, Ii~ ~'# '-l Jt .,)~' , "'O¡¡~j;¡ "t"~;¡:ni'Ó-';' Page 6 of 6 \\EAGLENT1\COMMON\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\RZ&A\1999\RZ-Ol-99 ccf.doc