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CC - Linder Village Revised Plans 11.9 November 9, 2017 Caleb Hood and Sonya Allen Planning Department - City of Meridian 33 East Broadway Avenue, Suite 102 Meridian, Idaho 83646 Re: Linder Village Annexation & Zoning, Preliminary Plat and Access Modification Approval/Variance (to Ordinance UDC 11-3H-4B.2 regarding Hwy 20/26) 1225 West Chinden Boulevard Meridian, Idaho 83642 File No. H-2017-0088 / Project No. 07142.000 Dear Caleb and Sonja: On behalf of Lynx Investments, LP, CCPD Inc., and DMG Real Estate Partners, LLC, we are pleased to submit the attached revised Concept Site Plan, Circulation Plan (Pedestrian and Vehicular), Use Area Plan, Open Space Plan and Preliminary Plat Parcel Plan. The revised Concept Plan maintains the boundaries previously submitted for zoning request to MU-C and R-8. Also, the number of proposed parcels has been maintained at 18 (16 commercial, 1 residential and 1 common lot). The plans have been revised in response to the following: • Staff Report recommendations provided in the Staff Report dated October 19, 2017. • Public Testimony at the October 19, 2017 Planning & Zoning Hearing. • Planning & Zoning Commission comments at the October 19, 2017 Planning & Zoning Hearing. • Meeting with Staff on November 1, 2017. • Meetings with neighborhood representatives following the October 19, 2017 Planning & Zoning Hearing. Below is our response to each of the Planning Department comments included in the Staff Report, including how the revised plan addresses the comments: a. The most intense commercial uses should be located along N. Linder Road and W. Chinden Blvd./SH 20-26 and transition to less intense commercial, live/work and residential uses at the south and east boundaries of the site as desired in MU-C designated areas per Figure 3-3 of the Comprehensive Plan. At a minimum, the “strip” commercial buildings depicted along the south boundary of the site should be reconfigured into an “L” shape and/or detached to break up the building mass and uses adjacent to the existing & future residential area and the future City of Meridian Page 2 November 9, 2017 east/west street. The rear of the Winco building should face N. Linder Road so that the loading docks aren’t directly adjacent to the existing and future residential area. With an “L” shape, central common areas/public plazas could be provided rather than at the end of and in front of a strip of stores as currently depicted. Response: The Concept Site Plan has been revised to orient the rear of the Winco building toward the intersection of North Linder Road and the new proposed collector street. The Winco truck dock has been revised to orient towards North Linder Road. This reorientation moves the service side of the rear of Winco to an area farthest from the existing and proposed residential areas. The reorientations also provide the opportunity to place smaller less intense commercial shop buildings adjacent to the existing and new residential areas. Plazas have been moved and added at the center of the development (rather than at the east end) which helps to break up the building mass and creates open space plaza areas closer to the residential areas. The Concept Site Plan has been further revised to place smaller-format buildings bracketed by secondary uses gathered around the highly amenitized plazas and outdoor spaces. This allows for flexibility for multiple retail/commercial concepts and the synergy they offer to a unique and exciting tenant mix. The main plaza, which is flanked by “market” structures, provides for the experiential aspects of adjacent entertainment uses, restaurants and pedestrian amenities, coupled with the need for flexible “plug-and-play” building formats. b. Vertically integrated residential (i.e. live/work) pads should be located on the periphery of the commercial development near future residential uses and less intense commercial uses rather than in the middle of a busy commercial area and parking lot adjacent to the state highway. Response: The revised Concept Site Plan retains the live/work area in the previously proposed location. The location is adjacent to proposed restaurant, offices and other neighborhood commercial uses highly sought after by the demographic looking for a more urban living opportunity. We believe there is a market demand for product that does not follow the traditional planning concepts. c. Based on the MU-C designated area (54 acres) and the increase in building size of 25,000 square feet (or 0.57 of an acre), a minimum of 3.27 acres of public and quasi -public uses shall be provided for the development. (Submit an exhibit that demonstrates compliance with this requirement; qualified area is limited to parks, plazas, outdoor gathering areas, open space, libraries, schools, etc. – landscape buffers and planter islands do not qualify. If some of this area will be provided on the on the future development area, include a bubble plan or note to that effect.) Configuring some of the buildings in an “L” shape as recommended could provide a more usable and attractive plaza/public use/gathering area rather than at the end of and in front of a strip of stores as currently depicted. Response: The revised Concept Site Plan includes 5.88 acres of public and quasi-public uses. The previous Concept Site Plan provided 3.45 acres. While the revision to the plan has increased the total area of parks, plazas, outdoor gathering areas and open space, more importantly these areas are now located to enhance their relationship to adjacent uses (i.e. residential, entertainment, etc.). Large park areas are proposed between the proposed residential and commercial uses. But rather than simply buffer the uses, the park areas tie into public plazas which in turn are flanked by smaller City of Meridian Page 3 November 9, 2017 commercial/retail structures. The applicant has also had recent discussions with representatives of the Meridian Library District and is exploring possibilities of adding a northwest Meridian branch within Linder village. d. Include a street/driveway/pedestrian network that depicts vehicular and pedestrian connectivity between the proposed commercial development and the existing and future residential neighborhood; a street connection between N. Linder Road and the east boundary of the site for future connection to N. Fox Run Way and access to the traffic signal (this will also serve as a “break” or transition between commercial and residential areas); and extension of the existing stub streets. Also include a bubble plan for possible future uses on the “future development” area. Response: The Concept Plans have been revised to provide for a street connection between North Linder Road and the east boundary of the site. Two (2) potential future connection points to North Fox Run have been provided. The street connection also provides for extension of the existing stub streets. The street layout has been designed to deter cut-through traffic. The Concept Plan has been revised to include a conceptual layout for both the commercial and residential “future development” areas. We appreciate the staff’s assistance and cooperation in working with our Team to provide a project that will meet the expectations of the City and our neighbors. We truly believe our project embodies the city’s vision of providing a great place to “live, work and raise and family.” We look forward to a mutually beneficial project of which we can all be proud. Sincerely, CSHQA Craig A. Slocum, AIA Principal CS:pk Enclosures November 9, 2017 Caleb Hood and Sonya Allen Planning Department - City of Meridian 33 East Broadway Avenue, Suite 102 Meridian, Idaho 83646 Re: Linder Village Annexation & Zoning, Preliminary Plat and Access Modification Approval/Variance (to Ordinance UDC 11-3H-4B.2 regarding Hwy 20/26) 1225 West Chinden Boulevard Meridian, Idaho 83642 File No. H-2017-0088 / Project No. 07142.000 Dear Caleb and Sonja: On behalf of Lynx Investments, LP, CCPD Inc., and DMG Real Estate Partners, LLC, we are pleased to submit the attached revised Concept Site Plan, Circulation Plan (Pedestrian and Vehicular), Use Area Plan, Open Space Plan and Preliminary Plat Parcel Plan. The revised Concept Plan maintains the boundaries previously submitted for zoning request to MU-C and R-8. Also, the number of proposed parcels has been maintained at 18 (16 commercial, 1 residential and 1 common lot). The plans have been revised in response to the following: • Staff Report recommendations provided in the Staff Report dated October 19, 2017. • Public Testimony at the October 19, 2017 Planning & Zoning Hearing. • Planning & Zoning Commission comments at the October 19, 2017 Planning & Zoning Hearing. • Meeting with Staff on November 1, 2017. • Meetings with neighborhood representatives following the October 19, 2017 Planning & Zoning Hearing. Below is our response to each of the Planning Department comments included in the Staff Report, including how the revised plan addresses the comments: a. The most intense commercial uses should be located along N. Linder Road and W. Chinden Blvd./SH 20-26 and transition to less intense commercial, live/work and residential uses at the south and east boundaries of the site as desired in MU-C designated areas per Figure 3-3 of the Comprehensive Plan. At a minimum, the “strip” commercial buildings depicted along the south boundary of the site should be reconfigured into an “L” shape and/or detached to break up the building mass and uses adjacent to the existing & future residential area and the future City of Meridian Page 2 November 9, 2017 east/west street. The rear of the Winco building should face N. Linder Road so that the loading docks aren’t directly adjacent to the existing and future residential area. With an “L” shape, central common areas/public plazas could be provided rather than at the end of and in front of a strip of stores as currently depicted. Response: The Concept Site Plan has been revised to orient the rear of the Winco building toward the intersection of North Linder Road and the new proposed collector street. The Winco truck dock has been revised to orient towards North Linder Road. This reorientation moves the service side of the rear of Winco to an area farthest from the existing and proposed residential areas. The reorientations also provide the opportunity to place smaller less intense commercial shop buildings adjacent to the existing and new residential areas. Plazas have been moved and added at the center of the development (rather than at the east end) which helps to break up the building mass and creates open space plaza areas closer to the residential areas. The Concept Site Plan has been further revised to place smaller-format buildings bracketed by secondary uses gathered around the highly amenitized plazas and outdoor spaces. This allows for flexibility for multiple retail/commercial concepts and the synergy they offer to a unique and exciting tenant mix. The main plaza, which is flanked by “market” structures, provides for the experiential aspects of adjacent entertainment uses, restaurants and pedestrian amenities, coupled with the need for flexible “plug-and-play” building formats. b. Vertically integrated residential (i.e. live/work) pads should be located on the periphery of the commercial development near future residential uses and less intense commercial uses rather than in the middle of a busy commercial area and parking lot adjacent to the state highway. Response: The revised Concept Site Plan retains the live/work area in the previously proposed location. The location is adjacent to proposed restaurant, offices and other neighborhood commercial uses highly sought after by the demographic looking for a more urban living opportunity. We believe there is a market demand for product that does not follow the traditional planning concepts. c. Based on the MU-C designated area (54 acres) and the increase in building size of 25,000 square feet (or 0.57 of an acre), a minimum of 3.27 acres of public and quasi -public uses shall be provided for the development. (Submit an exhibit that demonstrates compliance with this requirement; qualified area is limited to parks, plazas, outdoor gathering areas, open space, libraries, schools, etc. – landscape buffers and planter islands do not qualify. If some of this area will be provided on the on the future development area, include a bubble plan or note to that effect.) Configuring some of the buildings in an “L” shape as recommended could provide a more usable and attractive plaza/public use/gathering area rather than at the end of and in front of a strip of stores as currently depicted. Response: The revised Concept Site Plan includes 5.88 acres of public and quasi-public uses. The previous Concept Site Plan provided 3.45 acres. While the revision to the plan has increased the total area of parks, plazas, outdoor gathering areas and open space, more importantly these areas are now located to enhance their relationship to adjacent uses (i.e. residential, entertainment, etc.). Large park areas are proposed between the proposed residential and commercial uses. But rather than simply buffer the uses, the park areas tie into public plazas which in turn are flanked by smaller City of Meridian Page 3 November 9, 2017 commercial/retail structures. The applicant has also had recent discussions with representatives of the Meridian Library District and is exploring possibilities of adding a northwest Meridian branch within Linder village. d. Include a street/driveway/pedestrian network that depicts vehicular and pedestrian connectivity between the proposed commercial development and the existing and future residential neighborhood; a street connection between N. Linder Road and the east boundary of the site for future connection to N. Fox Run Way and access to the traffic signal (this will also serve as a “break” or transition between commercial and residential areas); and extension of the existing stub streets. Also include a bubble plan for possible future uses on the “future development” area. Response: The Concept Plans have been revised to provide for a street connection between North Linder Road and the east boundary of the site. Two (2) potential future connection points to North Fox Run have been provided. The street connection also provides for extension of the existing stub streets. The street layout has been designed to deter cut-through traffic. The Concept Plan has been revised to include a conceptual layout for both the commercial and residential “future development” areas. We appreciate the staff’s assistance and cooperation in working with our Team to provide a project that will meet the expectations of the City and our neighbors. We truly believe our project embodies the city’s vision of providing a great place to “live, work and raise and family.” We look forward to a mutually beneficial project of which we can all be proud. Sincerely, CSHQA Craig A. Slocum, AIA Principal CS:pk Enclosures CONCEPT SITE PLANDATE: 11/09/17 BY: JAM PROJECT #: 07142 CLIENT: DMG Real Estate Partners, LLC LOCATION: BOISE, IDAHO DRAWING TITLE: Concept Plan CONCEPT PLAN FUTURE ACCESS FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT E N T E R FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT E N T E R D O N O T PAD FUEL PA D PA D PAD LI V E / W O R K PA D PA D LI V E / W O R K PA D PAD W I N C O RESTAURANT PA D WALKING PATH PA D MID ANCHOR 3 PA D MID ANCHOR 2 MID ANCHOR 1 SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 1 PARK CLUB HOUSE PARK PLAZA PLAZA LANDSCAPE BUFFER LANDSCAPE BUFFER FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PA D PAD PAD PADPAD OFFICE MARKET MARKET PLAZA SHOPS PARK 5,750 S.F. SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 2 SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 4 SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 3 FUTURE ACCESS M I D A N C H O R 1 C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S ENTRY FEATURE POTENTIAL ACCESS PARK PARK SHOPS WALKING PATH WALKING PATH WALKING PATH PAD PA D BU S S T O P FUTURE OFFICE/ RETAIL DEVELOPMENT FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FUTURE ACCESS FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT E N T E R FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT E N T E R D O N O T PAD FUEL PA D PA D PAD LI V E / W O R K PA D PA D LI V E / W O R K PA D PAD W I N C O RESTAURANT PA D WALKING PATH PA D MID ANCHOR 3 PA D MID ANCHOR 2 MID ANCHOR 1 SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 1 PARK CLUB HOUSE PARK PLAZA PLAZA LANDSCAPE BUFFER LANDSCAPE BUFFER FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PA D PAD PAD PADPAD OFFICE MARKET MARKET PLAZA SHOPS PARK 5,750 S.F. SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 2 SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 4 SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 3 FUTURE ACCESS M I D A N C H O R 1 C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S ENTRY FEATURE POTENTIAL ACCESS PARK PARK SHOPS WALKING PATH WALKING PATH WALKING PATH PAD PA D BU S S T O P USE AREA PLAN USE AREA PLANDATE: 11/09/17 BY: JAM PROJECT #: 07142 CLIENT: DMG Real Estate Partners, LLC LOCATION: BOISE, IDAHO DRAWING TITLE: USE AREA PLAN COMMUNITY GROCERY / PET AND MIXED RETAIL SPECIALTY RETAIL / LIVE WORK / RESTAURANTS FAST CASUAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE AUTOMOTIVE / FUEL MIXED RETAIL / HEALTH AND MEDICAL ENTERTAINMENT / SOFT GOODS RETAIL FUTURE OFFICE/ RETAIL DEVELOPMENT FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CIRCULATION PLAN FUTURE ACCESS FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT E N T E R FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT E N T E R D O N O T PAD FUEL PA D PA D PAD LI V E / W O R K PA D PA D LI V E / W O R K PA D PAD W I N C O RESTAURANT PA D WALKING PATH PA D MID ANCHOR 3 PA D MID ANCHOR 2 MID ANCHOR 1 SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 1 PARK CLUB HOUSE PARK PLAZA PLAZA LANDSCAPE BUFFER LANDSCAPE BUFFER FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PA D PAD PAD PADPAD OFFICE MARKET MARKET PLAZA SHOPS PARK 5,750 S.F. SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 2 SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 4 SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 3 FUTURE ACCESS M I D A N C H O R 1 C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S ENTRY FEATURE POTENTIAL ACCESS PARK PARK SHOPS WALKING PATH WALKING PATH WALKING PATH PAD PA D BU S S T O P CIRCULATION PLANDATE: 11/09/17 BY: JAM PROJECT #: 07142 CLIENT: DMG Real Estate Partners, LLC LOCATION: BOISE, IDAHO DRAWING TITLE: Circulation Plan CHINDEN IMPROVEMENTS PER STARS AGREEMENT LI N D E R I M P R O V E M E N T S PE R A C H D C O M M E N T S NEW SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION NEW STREET PER ACHD STANDARDS EXISTING ROADWAY EXTENSION CONNECTION POINT TO ADJACENT SUBDIVISION EXISTING ROADWAY EXTENSION CONNECTION POINT TO ADJACENT SUBDIVISION FUTURE ROADWAY CONNECTION POINT TO ADJACENT PARCEL NEW BUS STOP FUTURE OFFICE/ RETAIL DEVELOPMENT FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FUTURE CROSS ACCESS CONNECTION POINT TO ADJACENT PARCEL FUTURE ACCESS FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT E N T E R FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT E N T E R D O N O T PAD FUEL PA D PA D PAD LI V E / W O R K PA D PA D 8 5 , 0 0 0 S . F . LI V E / W O R K PA D PAD W I N C O RESTAURANT PA D WALKING PATH PA D MID ANCHOR 3 PA D MID ANCHOR 2 MID ANCHOR 1 SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 1 PARK CLUB HOUSE PARK PLAZA PLAZA LANDSCAPE BUFFER LANDSCAPE BUFFER FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PA D PAD PAD PADPAD OFFICE MARKET MARKET PLAZA SHOPS PARK 9,000 S.F. 9,000 S.F. 15,000 S.F. 5,750 S.F. SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 2 SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 4 SP E C I A L T Y RE T A I L 3 FUTURE ACCESS M I D A N C H O R 1 1 8 , 0 0 0 S . F . P A R K I N G : 7 7 C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S C A R T S 44 73 67 58 54 50 45 37 25 4 21 T ENTRY FEATURE POTENTIAL ACCESS PARK PARK 9 13 13 1 1 8 12 SHOPS 5,700 S.F. WALKING PATH WALKING PATH WALKING PATH PAD PA D 18,549 S.F 1,375 S.F 1,470 S.F 6,780 S.F 12,136.61 S.F 5,754 S.F 3,434.75 S.F. 2,978 S.F. 2,319 S.F. 9,339 S.F. 3,247.47 S.F.7,492.65 S.F. 7,546.34 S.F. 1,396.35 S.F.5,511.76 S.F. 2,666 S.F. 1,763 S.F. 4,057 S.F. 100,836 S.F. 13,500 S.F.11,447 S.F. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OPEN SPACE PLANDATE: 11/09/17 BY: JAM PROJECT #: 07142 CLIENT: DMG Real Estate Partners, LLC LOCATION: BOISE, IDAHO DRAWING TITLE: Open Space Plan Open Space Provided Phase One: 256,314 S.F. 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