Commission recommends rezone, development agreement for Eagle & Idaho mixed‑use project

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Eagle & Idaho mixed‑use rezone and development agreement after the applicant and staff described revisions that removed requested waivers and addressed neighborhood concerns. Applicant Chad Jones said the project—located at the corner of Eagle and Idaho—had been redesigned since it first appeared in 2023, removing a north–south alley, stepping down building heights on the northern edge, increasing a landscape buffer to 10 feet and meeting parking requirements through a combination of garage and parallel spaces.

Haley Durham, planning staff, told the commission that the revised site plan no longer necessitates waivers for setbacks, heights or landscaping and that all proposed uses would be permitted through the development agreement if the commission recommends approval. Commissioners emphasized a preference for the plan variant shown that does not use compact parking spaces and discussed adding a condition that first‑floor spaces in Buildings 2 and 3 be used as commercial storefronts to support downtown walkability. Commissioner Oland moved to recommend approval consistent with the plan on screen (no compact spaces); Commissioner Macaulay seconded and the motion passed by voice vote.