The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of SAP-2025-01, a subarea plan amendment for the Avamore properties that adds four parcels and establishes land-use designations that would permit a future cemetery among other uses.

Why it matters: Avamore’s subarea plan adjustment establishes more detailed subdistrict zoning for lands annexed under a planned community designation. One of the parcels shown in the subarea plan includes a cemetery site the applicant says was requested by local residents and the developer.

Key facts: Brad Famular, Avamore general manager, said the cemetery idea came after a resident asked for a local burial option for Eagle residents; the Avamore team added the cemetery into the subarea plan to enable future review and said they had coordinated subarea mapping with city staff. The four parcels in SAP-2025-01 include two in Boise County and two in Gem County, with the cemetery parcel in the middle of the four lots.

Staff position and action: Planning staff said the subarea plan establishes land-use districts of Rural Residential and Open Space for these parcels and that any future cemetery, platting or development would require subsequent planning approvals and design review. Staff recommended approval; Commissioner Gerber made the motion to recommend the subarea plan and Commissioner Smith seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote.

Public comment: One resident, Bill Morrison of Avamore, spoke in support, calling the cemetery proposal “a great idea” and noting that the site borders a sporting-clays facility.

What’s next: If City Council adopts the subarea plan, future applications for a cemetery or for residential subdivision on the identified parcels would need to return to the planning process for detailed review and permitting.

Ending: Staff noted that the subarea plan does not itself authorize construction; it only assigns land-use designations that enable future, site-specific plans, plats and permitting.