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“I have great respect for the past. If you don't know where you've come from, you don't know where you're going.” ~ Maya Angelou Tonight’s Open House will provide an overview of the City of Eagle's foothills planning processes since the late 1990’s. The goal is to provide both context and a framework for the public hearing process before the City - the 2019 Foothills Comprehensive Plan Amendment. ---PAGE BREAK--- Pre-2000 In 1999, the City of Eagle has a population of approximately 7,500 growing steadily at 4-5% annually. Eagle Foothills were maintained by Ada County as a rural area limiting development to 10 and 40-acre lots only. Pre- 2000 Planned Units: Eagle City Growth Target: 16,000 units 45,000 population at build out Ada County Foothills Growth Target: 2,500 units 6,000 population at build out ---PAGE BREAK--- Early 2000’s: Growth is booming. Eagle, a small town of just over 10,000 has adopted a new plan and is experiencing unprecedented growth with 8-11% annual increase in the population. Ada County has approved its first planned community, Hidden Springs, in 1998 in North Ada County. This Planned Community is intended to be a starter city; a self-contained development that would provide residential and non-residential development within the unincorporated portions of the County, but growth has been slow. ---PAGE BREAK--- As growth in the Treasure Valley boomed in the early 2000’s, the ranch families (who historically had lived in the Foothills) began looking for new options for the land with many pursuing the Planned Community development options with Ada County. This was the beginning of a shift in Ada County’s focus from a rural preservation agency to promoting urban development outside of cities. This raised concerns with Eagle and our neighbor Boise. In 2004, Avimor submits a Planned Community application to Ada County. Both Boise and Eagle oppose the Avimor development application. Ada County approved it’s 2nd planned community: 919-acre, 839-unit, Avimor. While Ada County approved only 919-acres, Avimor owns over 23,000 acres in Ada, Boise, and Gem County. Avimor sold 6,000-acres to the M3 Companies out of Arizona. The 6,000-acre M3 property is less than 2 miles north of the City of Eagle. ---PAGE BREAK--- Early 2000’s Planned Units: Eagle City Growth Target: 16,000 units 45,000 population at build out Ada County Foothills Growth Target (with Avimor): 3,039 units (Rural + Avimor) 7,300 population at build out (Rural + Avimor) 21.6% Increase in development intensity Eagle’s Concern: If a similar density was to be approved for all areas of the foothills the potential unit count is 44,700 or 100,000 people. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2007 Growth is still booming in the Treasure Valley and Eagle. Eagle’s population is at just over 17,500, the City has completed the western area plan adding the area west of Linder Road to SH-16 into the City’s Plan and increasing the City’s build out to just over 60,000. During this time, Ada County has been actively promoting the development of Planned Communities. The County’s advocacy by 2008 has resulted in seven approved planned communities throughout the unincorporated portions of the County As Ada County was approving and promoting the use of planned communities, the City of Eagle started looking for an option to control and predict growth and development. As a result, the City of Eagle adopted the Foothills Subarea Plan. The Foothills subarea plan is a constraints-based plan that allows the development of unconstrained lands within the foothills at a base density of 1 unit per 2 acres if annexed into the City of Eagle. ---PAGE BREAK--- The City’s Plan only allows for the development of unconstrained lands (areas that are not floodways, habitat areas, and areas in excess of 20% slope), with the provision of adequate public facilities. Units are to be clustered into the unconstrained portions of the foothills, creating small urban-style lots. Density bonuses are provided for the creation of activity centers and significant open space areas making the buildable density up to 1 unit per acre. The City of Eagle approves the annexation of M3/Spring Valley’s 6,000 acres. The initial request from M3/Spring Valley was for more than 12,000 units. The City approved a development agreement allowing 3,000 units with 20% open space, or up to 7,000 units with 40% open space. ---PAGE BREAK--- Eagle City Growth Target (Foothills + Western Area + 2000 Plan): 37,200 units (8,700 foothills & 22,000 city) 90,000 population (15,200 foothills & 60,000 city) Ada County Foothills Growth Targets: 3,039 units (Rural + Avimor) 7,300 population at build out (Rural + Avimor) Approved Development in the Foothills: 2007 Planned Units: Avimor Approval* M3/Spring Valley Approval* Units 839 Units 3,000-7,000 Population 2,014 Population 7,200-16,500 Density 0.91 Density .49 to 1.16 * 3% of Avimor Ownership *Full entitlement all 6,005 acres ---PAGE BREAK--- 2010 The recession hits and most development slows significantly but does not stop. Eagle’s population is just under 20,000. Of the seven Ada County approved Planned Communities only four remain: Hidden Springs, Avimor, Cartwright Ranch, & Dry Creek (all are in Northern Ada County) Ada County reevaluated how and where growth should occur and the County: • Tightened their planned community process, increasing standards and the level of scrutiny for these areas. • Adopted a new comprehensive plan and master facilities plan that addressed the fiscal impacts extraneous development has on the provision of services by the County. The 2016 Ada County Comprehensive Plan designates the Eagle Foothills as “Rangeland” with 10 & 40-acre lot size minimums. ---PAGE BREAK--- Eagle City Growth Target (Foothills + Western Area + 2000 Plan): 37,200 units (8,700 foothills & 22,000 city) 90,000 population (15,200 foothills & 60,000 city) Ada County Foothills Growth Targets: 3,039 units (Rural + Avimor) 7,300 population at build out (Rural + Avimor) Approved Development in the Foothills: 2010 Planned Units: Avimor Approval* M3/Spring Valley Approval* Units 839 Units 3,000-7,000 Population 2,014 Population 7,200-16,500 Density 0.91 Density .49 to 1.16 * 3% of Avimor Ownership *Full entitlement all 6,005 acres ---PAGE BREAK--- 2017-Current Growth is booming again; Eagle’s population is estimated at just over 30,000, the 2017 growth rate was 4.5%, similar to the late 1990’s. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE FOOTHILLS? Large landowners like Avimor have continued to grow and are beginning to run out of entitled areas. As of 2017, Avimor had built 469 of their 846 units (55% of their entitled units) in unincorporated Ada County and is now looking to begin developing areas in Boise County. M3/Spring Valley has been turned back over to the fiduciary - The Dallas Police and Fire Pension Fund. No additional work has been completed toward developing the M3/ Spring Valley property and the land is up for sale. Of the approved 3,839 to 7,839 units approved in the Eagle Foothills, none have been constructed within the City of Eagle and 469 have been constructed in the unincorporated Avimor Planned Community. 2 of every 3 current Eagle residents have moved to Eagle since 2000. 1 of every 3 current Eagle residents have moved to Eagle since 2010. ---PAGE BREAK--- In late 2017, Avimor requested the City begin looking at preliminary information about a potential annexation application. No application was submitted, but during this review concerns were raised about the level of services and cost of services within the Foothills, including police & fire response times, library services, prosecution and court services, water services, roadway authority, and transportation impacts. During this same time, the City continued to hear concerns from citizens about growth in Eagle and how annexation and development were impacting the overall character of the City of Eagle. Guiding Questions: How should Eagle Direct Growth? Does a growth target of 90,000 with 37,000 units or 40% of the future City population being developed within the Eagle Foothills, meet the expectations of Eagle Citizens today? ---PAGE BREAK--- That brings us to today… On August 27, 2019, the Eagle City Council requested staff prepare a comprehensive plan amendment to: • Remove all areas not in the incorporated city limits of the City of Eagle that are within the Foothills Subarea from the City’s comprehensive plan; • Draw a new Comprehensive Planning Boundary for the City; • Review and edit the text of the Foothills Planning area; • Review adjacent areas and planning areas (Rural & Brookside Planning areas) for conflicts/consistency. ---PAGE BREAK--- Land Use & Directed Growth: Eagle today is a small town, with a current population of just over 30,000. The City is a mix of residential and commercial uses in a small-town setting. A walkable downtown and main street serve as a community gathering area. A mixture of residential, office and commercial uses support the needs of the community but are not overly sized or regional in nature. High importance is placed on the preservation of rural areas and protection of the river corridor. Everything in color is in the City limits ---PAGE BREAK--- Proposed Plan: (Existing Eagle AOI + Annexed Foothills) Some decisions have been made - in 2007 the City of Eagle annexed and granted a development agreement to M3/Spring Valley, committing the City to, at least partially, being in the Foothills. The City, in cooperation with other regional partners (Boise and Ada County), would work toward preserving the Foothills as a “Rural Area” allowing 10 & 40 acre lots and “rangeland uses” consistent with the policy of preserving rural spaces. 70% of the foothills would stay under the jurisdiction of Ada County. This scenario could result in limited formal public access to private lands in exchange for a significantly limited overall density. 25,000 to 29,000 units 62,000 to 69,500 people 70% reduction in planning area ~30% reduction in population ---PAGE BREAK--- Proposed Comprehensive Plan Map ---PAGE BREAK--- Existing 2017 Plan If the City does not change the plan as proposed, the City will continue to grow and annex into the Foothills. The result would be the addition of clustered urbanized areas (hamlets) within the Foothills. An overall developed density of approximately 1 unit per acre with smaller areas developed in clusters of 10-15 units per acre. Developed areas would be a combination of residential and commercial uses. This plan trades density and development for the formalization of open space preservation, allowing urban- style development that is spatially separated by open space and connected by regional transportation corridors. This development pattern will require significant investment in public utilities and extension of services into area where no services are currently available, with the potential increase in response times and a decrease in the overall level of service city wide. 38,000 units 91,200 people Development in Ada, Boise, & Gem Counties 700 acres of Non-residential Uses ---PAGE BREAK--- Existing Comprehensive Plan Map Ada/Gem County Line ---PAGE BREAK--- Level of Service is the measured and predictable delivery of services that a resident can expect within the community. The Level of Service is usually calculated as an average across the entire community. Through the budgeting process the City tries to balance metrics like response times with a cost factors like cost per household. If areas are annexed or developed in the City with a higher than average response time or higher costs of service, the Level of Service for the entire community can be impacted. The City provides several services but some of the most identifiable are Police & Library. Additionally, the City often hears concerns about schools. Level of Service: ---PAGE BREAK--- Schools: Existing & Future Minimum Level of Service Existing Proposed - 2019 draft Exisitng 2017 Plan Enrollment Schools* New Students (0.8/HH) Schools Needed** New Students (0.8/HH) Schools Needed** 10,000 4 elementary, 1 Middle, 1 High 13,200 8 elementary, 4 Middle, 2 High 20,400 12 elementary, 6 Middle, 3 High *These are schools located in Eagle today, some eagle students attend schools outside of the city limits **(students/13 grades- 650/elem., 1000/MS, 1800/HS) Officers/Population Calls/Officer Average Response Time (Level 3- Emergency) Eagle City Today 1 officer per 1,497 309 3 Min. 24 sec. Avimor Today 1 Officer per 6,881 616* 15 Min. 50 Sec. *Avimor only calls for service Police Service What is the Community’s Tolerance for Increasing the City’s Budget to Maintain Current LOS or to Reduce LOS with Growth? HH (household) Annual Cost of Service1 Cost/HH3 2050 Budget Needed to Maintain Current LOS (14.6% of Budget) Eagle City (2018-19) 11,400 $ 2.9 M $260.71 $19.8 M Proposed- 20192/3 27,000 $18.5M $686 $126.7 M Existing 2017 Plan2/3 37,200 $30.1M $810 $206 M 1: 2019 dollars 2: $17/year annual average increase per HH 3: Cost at build out Projected Cost to Maintain Current Police Level of Service & Impact on City Budgeting HH (household) Annual Cost of Service1 Cost/HH3 2050 Budget Needed to Maintain Current LOS of Budget) Eagle City (2018-19) 11,400 $ 2.9 M $160.14 $19.8 M Proposed- 20192/3 27,000 $ 5.6M $210 $80 M Existing 2017 Plan2/3 37,200 $ 8.2M $220 $117 M 1:2019 dollars 2: $2/year annual average increase per HH 3: Cost at build out Projected Cost to Maintain Current Library Level of Service & Impact on City Budgeting ---PAGE BREAK--- Other Changes to the Plan… •Chapter 9: Inclusion of Trails Master Plan & Parks Master Planning Process •Chapter 6: Future Land Use Map Inclusion of an Enterprise/Employment Overlay •Change the land use designation of the 35- acre “West Park” Site from “Neighborhood Residential” to “Public/Semi-Public” Theintent of this overlay is to encourage and promote opportunities for employment, limited commercial and light industrial activities that are dependent upon access and visibility to the state highway system and residential uses. Uses should focus on providing employment opportunities for citizens of the City of Eagle and the provision of goods and services that will reduce the number and of trips for residents in the area west of Linder Road and north of the Boise River. Uses should be consistent with the employment sectors within Chapter 5: Economic Development. Development utilizing this overlay should be designed to consolidate access points by developing/using local roads and cross access easements to connect to planned signalized intersections along the state highway system. Uses along state highway 16 should include a north/south access road between the highway and Palmer Lane. Existing Proposed ---PAGE BREAK--- Share Your Thoughts and Comments: •How Should Eagle Direct Growth? •How Big Should Eagle get? •Does a growth target of 90,000 with 37,000 units or 40% of the future City population being developed within the Eagle Foothills, meet the expectations of Eagle Citizens today? •What is the community’s tolerance for Increasing the City’s Budget to maintain current Level of Service or to reduce Level of Service with growth? Online Comments can be submitted through the weblink below: