Eagle extends deal for former Costco site
City council approved a three-year extension for the Quarry Village project after Costco withdrew its application in October.
By Justin Brooks ·
Eagle City leaders approved a three-year extension for the Quarry Village development agreement in October. This action keeps a mixed-use project alive on the 27-acre property near Highway 55 and Hill Road. The site had been the focus of debate since a proposed Costco store was announced last year.
Costco formally withdrew its application in October. Eagle Planning and Zoning Administrator Daniel Miller confirmed that the retailer sent an email to the city on October 16. This notification signaled the end of the supermarket plan and shifted attention back to the original Quarry Village proposal approved in 2021.
The new agreement does not authorize immediate construction. Instead, it preserves the project's existing entitlements. This allows the property owner time to evaluate development options and complete additional requirements. Miller noted that the applicant returned to the city after holding the land under contract with Costco for a significant period.
The approved plan includes changes from the original version. Building heights were reduced from 60 feet to 50 feet. Additional language was added to address the placement and height of a potential parking structure near Hill Road. The project remains a mixed-use development featuring commercial, office, and retail spaces alongside open areas.
Residential development is still part of the approved plan. Miller said the site could include multifamily housing, senior living, or condominiums. Some of these residential units might be incorporated into mixed-use buildings that also contain retail and office space. The final configuration remains subject to further review.
Before construction can begin, the applicant must finish traffic-related evaluations with local agencies. Miller stated that the applicant is currently conducting preliminary studies. A consultant is working with the team to evaluate transportation impacts before the project returns to the city for further approval.
Local resident Dan Thompson expressed disappointment over Costco's decision. He noted that the nearest Costco is at Ten Mile and Chinden, which he described as a difficult drive. Thompson, a former traffic engineer, believes any future development on the site will need to carefully mitigate traffic impacts. He also supported a roundabout at the intersection of Hill Road and Horseshoe Bend, regardless of the final building design.
Thompson believes development on the property is inevitable given its location next to already developed areas. He emphasized that the owner has property rights to build on the land. The city council's decision ensures that the Quarry Village framework remains in place while the owner continues its planning process.
