Eagle extends deal for 27-acre site
City council approved a three-year extension for Quarry Village after Costco formally withdrew its application in October.
By Bianca Shevchenko ·
The Eagle City Council has approved a three-year extension for the Quarry Village development agreement. This decision keeps a mixed-use project viable on the 27-acre property near Highway 55 and Hill Road. The move follows the formal withdrawal of a competing proposal by Costco.
Eagle Planning and Zoning Administrator Daniel Miller confirmed that Costco emailed the city on October 16 to notify officials of the decision. Miller stated that the company formally withdrew its application at that time. The city had been evaluating the Costco proposal for nearly a year while residents debated the site's future.
With the retail application no longer active, the focus returns to the Quarry Village plan, which the city originally approved in 2021. Miller described the project as a mixed-use development. It includes commercial, office, and retail spaces, along with open areas. The plan also features multi-family or condominium living units.
The council's vote does not authorize immediate construction. Instead, it preserves the project's existing entitlements. This allows the property owner additional time to evaluate development options and complete remaining requirements. Miller noted that the applicant approached the city after holding the land under contract with Costco for a considerable period.
The renewed agreement modifies the original 2021 terms. Building heights were reduced from 60 feet to 50 feet. The document also adds specific language regarding the placement and height of a potential parking structure near Hill Road. Residential components remain part of the plan, potentially including senior living or units integrated into mixed-use buildings.
Before construction can begin, the applicant must complete traffic-related evaluations with local agencies. During the council hearing, Miller reported that the applicant is conducting preliminary studies. A consultant is currently evaluating transportation impacts before the project returns to the city for further review.
Local resident Dan Thompson expressed disappointment regarding the Costco withdrawal. He noted that the nearest Costco is located at Ten Mile and Chinden, which involves a difficult drive for him. Thompson said the proposed store would have been more convenient for his household.
Thompson, a former traffic engineer, worked on an earlier traffic study for the property. He believes any future development must carefully address transportation impacts. He stated that while a large development might not be physically feasible, the project must mitigate the traffic it generates.
Thompson also advocated for intersection improvements regardless of the final project type. He pointed to a roundabout at the intersection of Hill and Horseshoe Bend as a priority. He noted that the Ada County Highway District has expressed interest in that improvement.
Despite differing opinions on the site's use, Thompson believes development is likely. He argued that the property is located in a property rights area adjacent to already developed zones. He stated that the owner has the right to develop the land, which is not farmland, given its proximity to existing urban areas.
