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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 1 Recording requested by and when recorded return to: Planning Director City of Star P.O. Box 130 Star, ID 83669 (Space Above for Recorder’s Use) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Willowbrook Golf Community This Development Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the City of Star, a municipal corporation in the State of Idaho, hereinafter referred to as "City", and Willowbrook Development, Inc., an Idaho limited liability company and hereinafter referred to as “Owner". WHEREAS, Owner owns parcels of land totalling approximately 726.6 acres in size, currently located within Ada County, zoned RR, and more particularly described in Exhibit A of Ordinance which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein (the "Property"); WHEREAS, Owner requested that the Property be annexed into the City, be rezoned, and be developed in accordance with the applicable ordinances and regulations of the City and this Agreement; WHEREAS, the City, pursuant to Section 67-6511A, Idaho Code, and Star City Code at Title 8, Chapter 1, has the authority to enter into a development agreement for the purpose of allowing, by agreement, a specific development to proceed in a specific area and for a specific purpose or use which is appropriate in the area, but for which all allowed uses for the requested zoning may not be appropriate; WHEREAS, the City has authority to enter into development agreements to condition annexations and re-zones; WHEREAS, Owner desires to be assured that it may proceed with allowing its Property to be rezoned and developed in accordance with this Agreement; WHEREAS, the parties agree to the zoning designation for the Property as described herein; WHEREAS, a Request for Annexation and Zoning of the Property to R-2-DA was made as File No. which applications were approved on 2022; ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 2 WHEREAS, the intent of this Agreement is to protect the rights of Owner’s use and enjoyment of the Property while at the same time mitigating any adverse impacts of the development upon neighboring properties and the existing community and ensuring the Property is developed in a manner consistent with City Ordinances; THEREFORE, the City and Owner, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants, duties and obligations herein set forth, hereby agree as follows: Section 1. Legal Authority. This Agreement is made pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Idaho Code Section 67-6511A and Star City Code, Title 8, Chapter 1. Section 2. Development/Uses/Standards. 2.1 Development Acreage and Uses Permitted. As to the Property described on Exhibit A, Owner is allowed to develop the Property as follows: • Zoning Classification: The zoning classification of the Property shall be R-2- DA. • The Owner shall comply with all city ordinances relating to the Property except as otherwise provided herein. 2.2 Site Design. The Property shall be developed in substantial conformance with the approved Conceptual Master Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit B. 2.3 Uses. The Property is hereby approved for a 175-acre golf course and associated clubhouse facilities. Any further residential or commercial uses on the Property may not proceed unless and until the Council approves a Preliminary Plat application and Planned Unit Development application and a modification of this Development Agreement to incorporate Council’s conditions of approval on such subsequent applications and any updates to the Conceptual Master Plan. All future uses are subject to review requirements as stated within the Unified Development Code, unless specified within this Agreement. 2.4 Setbacks. The development shall comply with the standard setbacks for the applicable zone based on Unified Development Code in place at the time of preliminary plat approval unless exceptions are approved with a Planned Unit Development. 2.5 Proportionate Share Agreement for ITD Improvements. Owner agrees to participate in the costs of construction or improvements to the portions of the State Highway System within the City of Star and/or City of Star Area of City Impact. Owner will pay the traffic mitigation fee determined by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) as follows: Owner will pay the City the determined amount for Residential per buildable lot within each phase prior to signature on the final plat for the applicable phase. Owner will pay the City the determined amount for ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 3 Commercial prior to issuance of a building permit. The City will allocate the funds to roadway improvements in the vicinity of the project. Owner shall pay this amount (unless otherwise revised by ITD) directly to the City of Star. The City will maintain this contribution in a specific Development Contributions account, to be distributed to ITD when requested for use with a specific Idaho Transportation Improvement Plan (ITIP) project within the City of Star Area of City Impact or City Limits in accordance with the terms of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Idaho Transportation Department and the City of Star dated April 22, 2020. 2.6 Compliance with ACHD Conditions. Owner will comply with all site specific conditions imposed by Ada County Highway District (ACHD) based on ACHD’s review of the Traffic Impact Study. 2.7 Changes and Modifications. No change in the use or restrictions specified in this Agreement shall be allowed or changed without modification of this Agreement pursuant to the requirements of the Star City Ordinances. In the event Owner changes or expands the use permitted by this Agreement or fails to comply with the restrictions without formal modification of this Agreement as allowed by the Star City Ordinances, Owner shall be in default of this Agreement. 2.8 Conditions, Bonding for Completion. All of the conditions set forth herein shall be complied with or shall be bonded for completion by Owner before an Occupancy permit will be granted. Failure to comply with the Star City Ordinances or the terms of this Agreement shall result in a default of this Agreement by Owner. Owner may be allowed to bond for certain conditions at one hundred and fifty percent (150%) of the estimated cost of completion pursuant to Star City Ordinances. Section 3. Affidavit of Property Owner. At the City’s request, Owner shall provide an affidavit agreeing to submit the Property to this Agreement and to the provisions set forth in Idaho Code section 67-6511A and Star Zoning Ordinance and such affidavit is incorporated herein by reference. Section 4. Default. The failure of Owner, its heirs or assigns or subsequent owners of the Property or any other person acquiring an interest in the Property, to faithfully comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed a default herein. This Agreement may be modified or terminated by the. Star City Council as set forth in the Star City Ordinances. In the event this Agreement is modified, Owner shall comply with the amended terms. Failure to comply with the amended terms shall result in default. In the event the City Council, after compliance with the requirements of the Star City Ordinances, determines that this Agreement shall be terminated, the zoning of the Property or portion thereof that has not been developed in accordance with this Agreement shall revert its prior zoning designation. All uses of such property, which are not consistent with the prior zoning designation, shall cease. A waiver by the City of Star for any default by Owner of any one or more of the covenants or conditions hereof shall apply solely to the breach and breaches waived and shall not bar any other rights or remedies of the City or apply to any subsequent breach of any such or other covenants and conditions. Owner, by entering into ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 4 this Agreement, does hereby consent to a reversion of the subject property to its prior zoning designation in the event there is a default in the terms and/or conditions of this Agreement. Section 5. Unenforceable Provisions. If any term, provision, commitment or restriction of this Agreement or the application thereof to any party or circumstances shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the instrument shall remain in full force and effect. Section 6. Assignment and Transfer. After its execution, this Agreement shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder at the expense of Owner. Each commitment and restriction on the development subject to this Agreement, shall be a burden on the Property, shall be appurtenant to and for the benefit of the Property and shall run with the land. This Agreement shall be binding on the City and Owner, and their respective heirs, administrators, executors, agents, legal representatives, successors and assigns: provided, however, that if all or any portion of the Property is divided, each owner of a legal lot shall only be responsible for duties and obligations associated with an owner's parcel and shall not be responsible for duties and obligations or defaults as to other parcels of lots within the Property. The new owners of the Property or any portion thereof (including, without limitation, any owner who acquires its interest by foreclosure, trustee's sale or otherwise) shall be liable for all commitments and other obligations arising under this Agreement with respect only to such owner's lot or parcel. Section 7. General Matters. 7.1 Amendments. Any material alteration or change to this Agreement shall be made only after complying with the notice and hearing provisions of Idaho Code Section 67- 6509, as required by Star City Code. 7.2 Paragraph Headings. This Agreement shall be construed according to its fair meaning and as if prepared by both parties hereto. Titles and captions are for convenience only and shall not constitute a portion of this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, masculine, feminine or neuter gender and the singular or plural number shall each be deemed to include the others wherever and whenever the context so dictates. 7.3 Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho in effect at the time of the execution of this Agreement. Any action brought in connection with this Agreement shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Ada County, Idaho. 7.4 Notices. Any notice which a party may desire to give to another party must be in writing and may be given by personal delivery, by mailing the same by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested postage prepaid, or by Federal Express or other reputable overnight delivery service, to the party to whom the notice is directed at the address of such party set forth below. Star: City of Star Attn: City Clerk P.O. Box 130 Star, ID 83669 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 5 Owner: Willowbrook Development, Inc. Attn: Richard M. Phillips 210 Murray Street Garden City, ID 83714 and with copy to: Deborah Nelson Givens Pursley LLP 601 W Bannock St Boise, ID 83702 7.5 Effective Date. This Agreement shall be effective after delivery to each of the parties hereto of a fully executed copy of this Agreement. 7.6 Attorney Fees. Should any litigation be commenced between the parties hereto concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to any other relief as may be granted, to court costs and reasonable attorney fees as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. This provision shall be deemed to be a separate contract between the parties and shall survive any default, termination or forfeiture of this Agreement. [end of text; signatures follow] ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year set forth below. Dated this day 2022. Trevor A. Chadwick, Mayor ATTEST: Jacob M. Qualls, City Clerk STATE OF IDAHO ) ) ss. County of Ada ) This record was signed before me on by Trevor A. Chadwick as Mayor, and by Jacob M. Qualls as City Clerk of City of Star. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written. Notary Public for Residing at My Commission expires ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 7 OWNER: Willowbrook Development, Inc By: Its: STATE OF IDAHO ) ) ss. County of Ada ) On this day of 2022, before me the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said state, personally appeared known to me to be the Manager of Willowbrook Development, Inc, who subscribed their name to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same in said limited liability company's name. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written. Notary Public for Residing at My Commission expires ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 8 EXHIBIT A TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Property ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 11 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 13 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 15 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 17 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 18 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 19 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 20 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 21 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 22 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 23 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 24 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 25 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 26 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 27 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 28 ---PAGE BREAK--- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Page 29 EXHIBIT B to DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Conceptual Master Plan