Findings - DR - 2002 - DR-25-02 - Construct 20 Space Public Parking At 97 E Idaho St
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR)
A DESIGN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A PUBLIC)
PARKING LOT FOR THE CITY OF EAGLE)
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-25-02
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their
action on April 25, 2002. The Eagle Design Review Board having heard and taken oral and written
testimony, and having duly considered the matter, makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions
of Law;
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. PROJECT SUMMARY:
The City of Eagle is requesting design review approval to construct a 20-space public parking
lot. The site is located on the southwest corner of Idaho Street and 1 st Street at 97 East Idaho
Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on March 20, 2002.
C. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Notice of Public Hearing on the application for the Eagle Design Review Board was published in
accordance with Eagle City Code on March 28, 2002. 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 Eagle City Code on March 25, 2002. Requests for agencies' reviews
were transmitted on March 21, 2002, in accordance with the requirements of the Eagle City
Code.
D. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
E. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: CU-2-02
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F. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP AND ZONING MAP DESIGNATIONS:
COMP PLAN ZONING LAND USE
DESIGNATION DESIGNATION
Existing Central Business District CBD (Central Business Vacant
District)
Proposed No Change No Change Public Parking Lot
North ofsite Central Business District CBD (Central Business Residential
District)
South of site Central Business District CBD (Central Business Restaurant
District)
East of site Central Business District CBD (Central Business Residential
District)
West of site Central Business District CBD (Central Business Residential
District)
G. DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT: This site is within the DDA (Downtown Development
Area).
H. EXISTING SITE CHARACTERISTICS: There are nine existing trees on this site.
I. SITE DESIGN INFORMATION:
Site Data Proposed Required
Total Acreage of Site 0.16-acres (6,969-square feet) O.Ol-acres (500-square feet)
(minimum)
Percentage of Site Devoted to N/A N/A
Building Coverage
Percentage of Site Devoted to 21 % (approx.) 10% (minimum)
Landscaping
Number of Parking Spaces 20-parking spaces N/A
Front Setback N/A N/A
Rear Setback N/A N/A
Side Setback N/A N/A
Side Setback N/A N/A
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J. GENERAL SITE DESIGN FEATURES:
Number and Uses of Proposed Buildings: N/A
Height and Number of Stories of Proposed Buildings: N/ A
Gross Floor Area of Proposed Buildings: N/ A
On and Off-Site Circulation:
A 5,494-square foot (approx.) paved parking lot provides parking for vehicles using this site.
One 17-foot wide one-way (entrance only) driveway is proposed to be located on Idaho Street
approximately 13-feet east of the west property line providing access to the parking on this site.
One 17-foot wide one-way (exit only) driveway is proposed to be located on the south side of
this site approximately 13-feet east of the west property line providing access to the alley.
K. BUILDING DESIGN FEATURES: N/A
L. LANDSCAPING DESIGN:
Retention of Existing Trees and Preservation Methods: There are nine existing trees on this site.
None of these trees are proposed to be retained on site.
Tree Replacement Calculations: N/ A
Proposed Tree Mix (Species & Number): To be reviewed by the Design Review Board
Street Trees: Four street trees with grates are proposed on 1,t Street and one street tree with a
grate is proposed on Idaho Street.
Maintenance Provisions and Proposed Irrigation Methods: Automatic irrigation required.
Transition Zones: N/ A
Parking Lot Landscaping:
a. Perimeter Landscaping:
Continuous landscaping is proposed around the perimeter of the parking lot.
b. Interior Landscaping: 5% interior landscaping is required. 5% is proposed.
M. TRASH ENCLOSURES: N/A
N. OUTDOOR LIGHTING:
Two historic light fixtures are proposed to be located on I" Street and one historic light fixture is
proposed to be located within the five foot (5') wide landscape strip that abuts the west property
line of this site.
O. SIGNAGE:
No signs are proposed with this application. A separate design review application is required for
the approval of any signs.
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P. PUBLIC SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Preliminary approval letters from Central District Health Department, Eagle Fire Department,
Eagle Sewer District have been received by the City. A water service approval has not been
received to date. Approval of the water company having jurisdiction will be required prior to
issuance of a building permit.
Q. PUBLIC USES PROPOSED: Downtown Public Parking Lot
R. PUBLIC USES SHOWN ON FUTURE ACQUISITIONS MAP: No map currently exists
S. SPECIAL ON-SITE FEATURES:
Areas of Critical Environmental Concern - none
Evidence of Erosion - no
Fish Habitat - no
Floodplain - no
Mature Trees - yes
Riparian Vegetation - no
Steep Slopes - no
Stream/Creek - no
Unique Animal Life - no
Unique Plant Life - no
Unstable Soils - no
Wildlife Habitat - no
T. SUMMARY OF REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PLAN (IF REQUIRED): Not
required
U. 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
Eagle Fire Department
Eagle Sewer District
United Water Company
V. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date.
STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITIDN THE STAFF REPORT:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS, WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING
THIS PROPOSAL: (None)
B. ZONING CODE PROVISIONS, WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL:
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Section 8-2A-6(B)(5)
Landscaping And Streetscape: Shall provide urban streetscape treatment with ten (10) to
fifteen foot (15') wide sidewalks, with curbs, gutters and "bulb-outs" at all intersections
excluding Eagle Road. Streetscape improvements will include street trees, pedestrian
lighting, public art, kiosks and furnishings. Furnishings include flagpoles, benches, planters,
bike racks and waste receptacles. Dominant paving will consist of smooth and textured
concrete scored to create interesting paving patterns.
.
Section 8-2A- 7(K)(2)( d)
Provide a three foot (3') high fence of wood, brick, stone, or decorative block or concrete
along with a four foot (4') wide landscaped strip between the right of way and the parking
lot, and plant a minimum of one shade tree and five (5) shrubs per thirty five (35) linear feet
of frontage, excluding driveway openings.
.
Section 8-2A- 7(K)(2)( d)
Retention Of Existing Trees: Existing trees shall be retained unless removal is approved in
writing by the City. Where trees are approved by the City to be removed from the project site
(or from abutting right of way) replacement with an acceptable species is required as
follows:
Existing Tree
1 inch to 6 inches cal.
Replacement
2x cal. of tree removed
1.5x cal. of tree removed
61/4 inches to 12 inches
121/4 inches or more
Ix cal. of tree removed
C. DISCUSSION:
.
The applicant is proposing to construct a three foot (3') high brick wall along the back of the ten
foot (10') wide sidewalk abutting l,t Street and Idaho Street. A four foot (4') wide landscape
strip is proposed between the brick wall and the parking lot. The landscape strip is proposed to
be planted with a minimum of one shade tree and five (5) shrubs per thirty five (35) linear feet of
frontage, excluding the driveway on Idaho Street.
There are nine (9) trees existing on this site. Per the arborist report, only one of the nine (9) trees
is worth saving, the rest of the trees are in poor or bad health and should be removed. The
arborist recommends saving the 22-inch Elm tree. The applicant is not proposing to retain any of
the trees on site. Per Eagle City Code, the applicant is required to provide 22-inches of
replacement tree caliper on site. Nine (9) trees are proposed to be planted within this
development. The applicant is proposing to plant four (4) inch caliper trees to help mitigate the
amount of tree replacement caliper on this site. If the applicant increases the size of the nine (9)
required trees by one inch, this would reduce the amount of tree replacement caliper to thirteen
(13) inches.
.
.
Staff defers comment regarding building design and colors to the Design Review Board.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITIDN THE REPORT:
Based upon the information provided to staff to date, staff recommends approval with the site
specific conditions of approval and the standard conditions of approval provided within the staff
report.
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PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD:
A. A public hearing on the application was held before the Design Review Board on April 25, 2002, at
which time testimony was taken and the public hearing was closed. The Board made their decision
at that time.
B. Oral testimony in opposition to this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one.
C. Oral testimony in favor of this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one (not
including the applicant).
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 5 to 0 (Howard absent) to approve DR-25-02 for a design review application to
construct a public parking lot with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of
approval and standard conditions of approval with text shown with underline to be added by the
Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Comply with any applicable conditions of approval for CU-2-02.
2. No signs are proposed with this application. A separate design review application is required for the
approval of any signs.
3. Provide wall pilasters every ten feet (10') on center for the entire len~h of the site alon~ 1'1 Street.
The wall pilasters are req..uired to provide horizontal and vertical relief to the proposed wall to avoid
a monoplane.
4. The ap¡Jlicant shall be required to provide to the City Tree Fund all replacement caliper inches of tree
they are unable to re.,place on site for the removal of the 22-inch elm tree.
5. The ap¡Jlicant shall only install wire to the location of the historic li~ht fixture shown within the
parkin~ lot on the west property line. The ap.,plicant shall evaluate upon completion of the parkin~
lot if this historic li~ht fixture is needed. If it is determined that the historic li~ht fixture is needed
the applicant shall be required to install said historic li~ht fixture and provide a shield on the west
side of the li~ht fixture to provide screenin~ of the li~ht from the residence to the west of this site.
6. The a.,p.,plicant shall comply with ADA req..uirements re~ardin~ the placement of a handicap parkin~
space with the construction of this public parkin~ lot.
7. The a,pplicant shall provide raised concrete planters alon~ the street fronta~es of this site to provide
annual color and benches for pedestrians in this area. Details of the raised concrete planters shall be
reviewed and ap¡>roved by staff and one member of the Desi jpl Review Board prior to issuance of a
zonin~ permit.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Ada County Highway District and/or the
Idaho Transportation Department, including but not limited to approval of the drainage system,
curbs, gutters, streets and sidewalks. A letter of approval from the highway district having
jurisdiction shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
2. Idaho Department of Health & Welfare approval of the sewer and water facilities is required prior
issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
3. All permits from Central District Health, Eagle Sewer District & Eagle Fire District shall be secured
prior to issuance of building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
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4. Written approval of all well water for any shared or commercial well shall be obtained from the
Idaho Department of Water Resources shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any building
permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
5. Unless septic tanks are permitted, wet line sewers will be required and the applicant will be required
to furnish the City Engineer with a letter from the sewer entity serving the property, accepting the
project for service, prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever
occurs first.
6. The applicant shall submit a letter from the appropriate drainage entity approving the drainage
system and/or accepting said drainage; or submit a letter from a registered professional engineer
certifying that all drainage shall be retained on-site prior to issuance of any building permits or
Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first. A copy of the construction drawing(s) shall be
submitted with the letter.
7. The applicant shall submit plans and calculations prepared by a registered professional engineer to
handle the satisfactory disposal of all storm drainage on the applicant's site. Drainage system plans
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to issuance of any building
permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
The plans shall show how swales, or drain piping, will be developed in the drainage easements. The
approved drainage system shall be constructed, or a performance bond shall be submitted to the City
Clerk, prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
The lot shall be so graded that all runoff runs either over the curb, or to the drainage easement and no
runoff shall cross any lot line onto another lot except within a drainage easement.
All design and calculations shall meet the requirements of Ada County Highway District.
Construction of the storm drain disposal system shall be complete before an occupancy permit is
issued.
8. No ditch, pipe or other structure or canal, for irrigation water or irrigation waste water owned by an
organized irrigation district, canal company, ditch association, or other irrigation entity, shall be
obstructed, routed, covered or changed in any way unless such obstruction, rerouting, covering or
changing has first been approved in writing by the entity. A Registered Engineer shall certify that
any ditch rerouting, piping, covering or otherwise changing the existing irrigation or waste ditch (1)
has been made in such a manner that the flow of water will not be impeded or increased beyond
carrying capacity of the downstream ditch; (2) will not otherwise injure any person or persons using
or interested in such ditch or their property; and (3) satisfied the Idaho Standards for Public Works
Construction. A copy of such written approval and certification shall be filed with the construction
drawing and submitted to the City prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
9. Street light plans shall be submitted and approved as to the location, height and wattage to the City
Engineer (if applicable) prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy,
whichever occurs first. All construction shall comply with the City's specifications and standards.
The applicant shall provide a recorded easement, acceptable to the City Engineer, for the purpose of
installing and maintaining street light fixtures, conduit and wiring lying outside any dedicated public
right-of-way, prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever
occurs first.
The applicant shall pay applicable street light inspection fees prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
10. Parking lot light plan shall be submitted and approved as to the location, height and wattage by the
City Engineer. All construction shall comply with the City's specifications and standards.
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Lighting is required in the parking area and shall be properly illuminated to avoid accidents. Any
lights used to illuminate the parking lot shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from the
adjoining property.
11. The parking area shall be paved and shall be maintained in good condition without holes and free of
all dust, trash, weeds and other debris.
12. One set of building plans, for any non single-family residential use, shall be submitted to the Eagle
Fire Department for approval. An approval letter from the Eagle Fire Department shall be submitted
to the City prior to issuance of any building permits or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs
first. The letter shall include the following comments and minimum requirements, and any other
items of concern as may be determined by the Eagle Fire Department officials:
a. "The applicant has made arrangements to comply with all requirements of the Fire Department."
b. The fire hydrant locations shall be reviewed and be approved in writing by the Eagle Fire
Department prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat.
c. Minimum flow per hydrant shall be 1,000 gallons per minute for one and two family dwellings,
1,500 gallons per minute for dwellings having a fire area in excess of 3,600 square feet, and
1,500 gallons per minute for non-residential uses (i.e.; Commercial, Industrial, Schools, etc.).
Flow rates shall inspected in accordance with all agencies having jurisdiction, and shall be
verified in writing by the Eagle Fire Department prior to issuance of any building permits or
certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
d. The proposed fire protection system shall be reviewed and approved by the Eagle Fire
Department prior to issuance of a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs
first.
13. Any recreation area, greenbelt area or pathway area along the Boise River, Dry Creek or any other
area designated by the City Councilor Eagle City Pathway/Greenbelt Committee for a path or
walkway shall be approved in writing by the Eagle City Pathway/Greenbelt Committee prior to
issuance of a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
14. Conservation, recreation and river access easements (if applicable) shall be approved by the Eagle
City Pathway/Greenbelt Committee and shall be shown on the final plat prior to issuance of a
building permit or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
15. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of the Eagle City Code, pertaining to floodplain and
river protection regulations (if applicable) prior to issuance of a building permit or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
16. The applicant shall obtain written approval of the development relative to the effects of the Boise
River Flood Plain (if applicable) from the Corps. of Engineers prior to issuance of a building permit
or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
17. The applicant shall obtain approval of the development relative to its effects on wetlands or other
natural waterways (if applicable) from the Corps. of Engineers and the Idaho Department of Water
Resources and/or any other agency having jurisdiction prior to issuance of a building permit or
Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first.
18. Basements in the flood plain are prohibited.
19. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Uniform Building Code, Eagle City Code, and all applicable
County, State and Federal Codes and Regulations shall be complied with. All design and
construction shall be in accordance with all applicable City of Eagle Codes unless specifically
approved by the Commission and/or Council.
20. New plans, which incorporate any required changes, shall be submitted for staff approval. Staff may
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elect to take those plans to the Design Review Board and/or the Planning and Zoning Commission
for review and approval.
21. 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.
22. Any modification of the approved design review plans, including, but not limited to building design,
location and details, landscaping, parking, and circulation, must be approved prior to construction!
installation of such changes. Failure to do so may result in the requirement to modify the project to
comply with the approved design review and/or result in the inability to issue a final approval for
occupancy of your project.
22. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or
other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest
advises the City of Eagle of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a
waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at
the time the change in use is sought.
23. Approval of any Design Review shall expire without notice to the applicant on the date of expiration
of the Design Review if construction has not started prior to that date, as stipulated in Eagle City
Code (one year from the Design Review Board approval date).
25. All ground-mounted accent lighting fixtures and monument sign lighting fixtures shall be screened
from view with the use of landscaping (top of the fixture shall be no higher than the surrounding
landscaping). The light source itself shall otherwise be screened as provided for within Eagle City
Code.
26. The City's actions on the application does not grant the applicant any appropriation of water or
interference with existing water rights. The applicant indemnifies and holds the City harmless for
any and all water rights, claims in any way associated with this application.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on March 20, 2002.
2. Notice of Public Hearing on the application for the Eagle Design Review Board was published in
accordance with Eagle City Code on March 28, 2002. 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 Eagle City Code on March 25, 2002. Requests for agencies' reviews were
transmitted on March 21, 2002 in accordance with the requirements of the Eagle City Code.
3. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review
application (DR-25-02) with regard to the Eagle City Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Article A. DR Design
Review Overlay District, and based upon the information provided with the conditions required
herein, concludes that the proposed design review application is in accordance with the Eagle City
Code and the Eagle Comprehensive Plan.
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DATED this 9th day of May 2002.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY GLE
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