PZ - Staff Report REVISED1
Charlene Way
From:Sonya Allen
Sent:Wednesday, March 20, 2019 2:55 PM
To:C.Jay Coles; Charlene Way; Chris Johnson
Subject:Pollard Sub REVISED Staff Report
Attachments:Pollard Subdivision - AZ, PP H-2019-0021 Staff Report REVISED.pdf
Clerk – Please include the attached revised report in the project file and send to the Commission.
The only changes were to the numbering in Section VIII – the numbering was off [there were (2) #2’s] and condition #2.9
– I removed the requirement for a plat to be recorded prior to issuance of building permits. Everything else stayed the
same.
Thanks,
Sonya Allen | Associate Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development Dept.
33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-884-5533 | Fax: 208-489-0578
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HEARING
DATE:
March 19, 2019
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Sonya Allen, Associate Planner
208-884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development
Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: H-2019-0021
Pollard Subdivision
(aka Central Valley Plaza)
LOCATION: Off the northeast corner of SH-16 and W.
Chinden Blvd., in the SW ¼ of Section
21, T.4N., R.1W.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Annexation and zoning of 77.33 acres of land with R-8 (21.95 acres) an C-G (55.38 acres) zoning districts; and
Preliminary plat consisting of (75) building lots, (7) common lots and (4) other lots on 71.3 acres of land in the R-8
and C-G zoning districts for Pollard Subdivision.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
STAFF REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Description Details Page
Acreage 71.3
Future Land Use Designation MDR, MU-C and MU-I
Existing Land Use Vacant/undeveloped land
Proposed Land Use(s) Mixed-use medical/professional, retail/commercial and
residential
Current Zoning RUT in Ada County
Proposed Zoning R-8 and C-G
Lots (# and type; bldg/common) 75 building/7 common/3 private common driveways
Phasing plan (# of phases) Yes; 3 phases
Number of Residential Units (type
of units)
74 SFR units (and 88 beds in an assisted living facilty)
Density (gross & net) 3.4 gross/5.19 net
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B. Community Metrics
Open Space (acres, total [%] /
buffer / qualified)
2.74 acres (12.6%) (residential only)
Amenities 10’ wide multi-use pathway, children’s play structure
Physical Features (waterways,
hazards, flood plain, hillside)
An irrigation ditch runs along the southern boundary of this
site; this site is not within the floodplain.
Neighborhood meeting date; # of
attendees:
December 18, 2018; 9 attendees
History (previous approvals) None
Description Details Page
Ada County Highway
District
Staff report
(yes/no)
No
Requires ACHD
Commission
Action (yes/no)
Yes; scheduled for April 3, 2019
Note: Franklin Sensors (the business on the adjacent property to the west) does
not want the east/west collector street to be relocated further to the north.
Fire Service
Distance to Fire
Station
2.5 miles from Fire Station #5
Fire Response
Time
5 minutes under ideal conditions
Resource
Reliability
77% from Fire Station #5 – does not meet the target goal of 85% or greater
Risk
Identification
4 – Current resources would not be adequate to supply service to this project
(see comments in Section VII.C
Accessibility Project does not meet all required access, road widths and turnarounds;
roadways needs to be 26’ wide for ladder truck access
Special/resource
needs
An aerial device is required; the closest truck company is 15 minutes travel
time (under ideal conditions) – Fire Dept. can’t meet this need in the required
timeframe.
Water Supply Requires 2,250 gallons per minute for 2 hours
Other Resources NA
Police Service
Distance to Police
Station
9 miles
Police Response
Time
5-7 minutes
Calls for Service NA (site is currently in Ada County)
Accessibility No issues with the proposed access
Specialty/resource
needs
No additional resources are needed at this time; the PD already services the
area to the east
Crimes
Crashes
Wastewater
Distance to Sewer
Services
0
Sewer Shed North McDermott Trunkshed
Estimated Project
Sewer ERU’s
See application information
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C.
WRRF Declining
Balance
13.62
Project Consistent
with WW Master
Plan/Facility Plan
Yes
Impacts/Concerns Although this development falls within the North McDermott Trunkshed,
mainlines that will provide service do not exist at this time. The Public Works
Department has evaluated and conceptually approved the developers proposal
to temporarily pump wastewater to the adjacent Black Cat T runkshed to the
East. The permanent Lift Station site, contemplated in the Meridian
Wastewater Master Plan, is located north of the subject development and on the
west side of N. Pollard Lane. However, the developer is proposing to locate
the Lift Station in the northwest corner of the proposed development. The
developer shall be required to work out the final design location with the Public
Works Department, and deed the necessary land to the city with completion of
the station The Lift Station shall be satisfactorily completed and accepted prior
to the first occupancy permit being issued within the development. This
development shall be required to install the permanent forcemain (dryline)
under Chinden to facilitate an easy transition when service from the
McDermott Trunkshed becomes available.
Water
Distance to Water
Services
NA
Pressure Zone NA
Estimated Project
Water ERU’s
See application information
Water Quality NA
Project Consistent
with Water
Master Plan
NA
Impacts/Concerns Water service being provided by Suez Water Idaho . Applicant will need to
work closely with Suez and the City of Meridian to ensure that adequate water
flow and pressures can be provide to the development to provide for domestic
needs and fire protection.
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C. Project Maps
III. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
Brighton Investments, LLC – 12601 W. Explorer Dr., Ste. 200, Boise, ID 83713
B. Owner:
Tomlinson Familty Trust – 12601 W. Explorer Dr., Ste. 200, Boise, ID 83713
C. Representative:
Mike Wardle, Brighton Corporation – 12601 W. Explorer Dr., Ste. 200, Boise, ID 83713
Future Land Use Map
Aerial Map
Zoning Map
Planned Development Map
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IV. NOTICING
Planning & Zoning
Posting Date
City Council
Posting Date
Newspaper Notification 3/1/2019
Radius notification mailed to
properties within 300 feet 2/26/2019
Public hearing notice sign posted
on site 3/6/2019
Nextdoor posting 2/26/2019
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
A. ANNEXATION & ZONING
The Applicant requests annexation and zoning of 77.33 acres of land with R-8 (21.95 acres) an C-G (55.38
acres) zoning districts. A conceptual site plan and building elevations were submitted for the development,
included in Sections VII.E and F.
Proposed Use Analysis:
The proposed development will be anchored by a medical campus consisting of a 95K square foot (s.f.)
medical office building which will eventually include a surgical center, free-standing emergency department
and a 50-bed hospital. Three (3) 48K s.f. professional office buildings, (2) buildings with 72K s.f. of “flex”
office space, retail with a convenience store, (34) conventional single-family residential homes, (40) single-
family residential independent living homes, and an 88-bed assisted living facility.
The Allowed Uses table in UDC Table 11-2A-2 for the R-8 zoning district lists single-family residential homes
(attached and detached) as a principally permitted use; and a residential care facility as a conditional use
subject to the specific use standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-29.
The Allowed Uses table in UDC Table 11-2B-2 for the C-G zoning district lists healthcare or social services,
professional services, flex space subject to the specific use standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-18 and retail as
principal permitted uses; and hospitals as a conditional use subject to the specific use standards listed in UDC
11-4-3-22.
Per the specific use standards, hospitals providing emergency care are required to have direct access on
an arterial street – the access proposed will be via a collector street from SH-20/26 from which access is
prohibited except at the half mile between section line roads. The City Council should determine if this
meets the intent of the requirement; if so, it should be memorialized in the Development Agreement.
Additionally, the specific use standards for flex space prohibit roll-up doors from being visible from a
public street; the flex space buildings are proposed to have roll-up doors which will be visible from the
collector street. Staff recommends the buildings be relocated so they each front on public streets (i.e.
Waverton & Narbeth) or rotate the buildings 90 degrees with the rear of the structures facing each
other; or some other alternative that allows compliance.
Comprehensive Plan (https://www.meridiancity.org/compplan):
This property is encompassed by three (3) different Future Land Use Map designations as follows: MDR
(35+/- acres), MU-C (18+/- acres), MU-I (16+/- acres). See Future Land Use Map in Section II.C for specific
areas of each designation.
The MDR (Medium Density Residential) designation allows smaller lots for residential purposes within
City limits. Uses may include single-family homes at gross densities of 3 to 8 units per acre. Single-family
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residential attached/detached homes at a gross density of 3.4 units/acre and an 88-bed assisted living
facility are proposed in this area consistent with the MDR designation.
The MU-C (Mixed Use – Community) designation allocates areas where community-servicing uses and
dwellings are seamlessly integrated into the urban fabric. The intent is to integrate a variety of uses,
including residential, and to avoid mainly single-use and strip commercial type buildings. Non-residential
buildings in these areas have a tendency to be larger than in MU-N (Mixed-Use Neighborhood) designated
areas but not as large as in MU-R (Mixed Use – Regional) designated areas. Goods and services in these
areas tend to be of the variety that people will mainly travel by car to but also walk or bike to (up to 3 or 4
miles). Employment opportunities for those living in and around the neighborhood are encouraged. Office,
flex-office and retail uses are proposed in the MU-C designated area. No residential uses are proposed in
the MU-C area on this site; however, medium density residential uses were recently approved on the
adjacent 12+/- acres directly to the east which consists of approximately 20% of the overall MU-C area in
accord with the Comprehensive Plan.
The MU-I (Mixed Use – Interchange) designation calls out areas where construction of future SH-16
interchanges is likely to occur and to acknowledge that this land will have a high degree of visibility.
These areas will be served by highway interchange ramps and restricted local access. Uses in this area will
need to be compatible with the impacts of a freeway interchange. However, these uses are not intended for
high volume retail or uses that are better suited in neighborhood centers or commercial areas. The intention
is to protect the immediate vicinity of the interchange from traffic conflicts and shift the high traffic-
generating uses away from the immediate vicinity of the interchange. A medical campus, surgical center,
hospital and emergency care is proposed within the MU-I designated area consistent with uses desired in
MU-I designated areas.
Transportation:
The Master Street Map (MSM) depicts a planned north/south residential collector street through this site
generally from W. Chinden Blvd. to the northeast. The proposed plat depicts a north/south collector street (N.
Levi Ave.) from Chinden Blvd. intersecting with an east/west collector street (W. Waverton Dr.) connecting to
Fairbourne Subdivision to the east and N. Black Cat Rd., which is generally consistent with the MSM.
Land Use:
The proposed land use for this site is mixed use medical/professional, hospital, retail/commercial, flex space,
nursing care facility and residential consistent with the associated FLUM designations.
Comprehensive Plan Policies (https://www.meridiancity.org/compplan):
Goals, Objectives, & Action Items: Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to
this application and apply to the proposed use of this property (staff analysis in italics):
“Provide for a wide diversity of housing types (single-family, modular, mobile homes and multi-family
arrangements) and choices between ownership and rental dwelling units for all income groups in a variety
of locations suitable for residential development.” (3.07.03B)
A mix of single-family attached and detached homes are proposed within this development some of which
will be age restricted 55+ which will provide for a diversity in housing types as desired.
“Provide housing options close to employment and shopping centers.” (3.07.02D)
The proposed development will provide housing options in close proximity to future office and commercial
uses planned to develop on the adjacent property to the south.
“Consider ACHD’s Master Street Map (MSM) in all land use decisions.” (3.03.04K)
The MSM depicts a north/south collector roadway across this site providing access from SH-20/26 to the
northeast. The proposed street network is consistent with the MSM.
“Require open space areas within all development.” (6.01.01A)
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An open space exhibit is included in Section VII.D that complies with the minimum UDC standards listed
in UDC 11-3G-3.
“Permit new development only where urban services can be reasonably provided at the time of final
approval and development is contiguous to the City.” (3.01.01F)
The proposed development is contiguous to the City and urban services can be provided to this
development.
“Restrict private curb cuts and access points on collectors and arterial streets.” (3.06.02D)
One (1) access is proposed via W. Chinden Blvd./SH-20/26, a state highway, at the half mile between
section line roads as allowed in UDC 11-3H-4B.2. Access points via the proposed collector streets should
be limited as set forth in UDC 11-3A-3 to ensure public safety. Staff is of the opinion the proposed
accesses shown in Section VII.E are acceptable unless otherwise restricted by the City Council.
“Work with ACHD, COMPASS, and VRT on bringing public transportation to and through Meridian.”
(3.03.04H)
VRT’s long-term plan (ValleyConnect 2.0) does not include any service along W. Chinden Blvd./SH-20/26
in this area.
“Require pedestrian access connectors in all new development to link subdivisions together to promote
neighborhood connectivity as part of a community pathway system.” (3.03.03B)
A pedestrian circulation plan is included in Section VII.G that depicts pedestrian walkways throughout the
development and to adjacent properties for interconnectivity.
“Work with transportation agencies and private property owners to preserve transportation corridors, future
transit routes and infrastructure, road and highway extensions, and to facilitate access management
planning.” (3.01.01J)
The Applicant has been working with ITD on the proposed access via SH-20/26 and with ACHD on the
proposed internal roadways.
“Develop alternative modes of transportation through pedestrian improvements, bicycle lanes, off-street
pathways, and transit-oriented development as appropriate.” (3.03.03D)
Pedestrian walkways and proposed throughout the development; a multi-use pathway is proposed within
the street buffer along SH-20/26; VRT (ValleyConnect 2.0) does not have any plans for bus service along
SH-20/26; and bicycle lanes should be provided along collector streets.
In reviewing development applications, the following items will be considered in all Mixed Use areas, per
the Comprehensive Plan (pgs. 23-24): (Staff’s analysis in italics)
• “Residential densities should be a minimum of six dwellings/acre.”
As noted above, no residential uses are proposed on the subject MU-C designated area but residential uses
have been approved on the adjacent property to the east.
• “Where feasible, higher density and/or multi-family residential development will be encouraged, especially
for projects with the potential to serve as employment destination centers and when the project is adjacent
to US 20/26, SH-55, SH-16 or SH-69.”
This project is adjacent to two (2) state highways – SH-20/26 and SH-16. The proposed development does
not include high density and/or multi-family development; 74 medium density residential units and an 88-
bed assisted living facility are proposed, which will not provide for the density desired in close proximity
to employment destinations such as this.
• “A conceptual site plan for the entire mixed-use area should be included in the application.”
A conceptual development plan was submitted for the proposed mixed use development, included in
Section VII.E.
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• “In developments where multiple commercial and/or office buildings are proposed (not residential), the
buildings should be arranged to create some form of common, usable area, such as a plaza or green space.”
Green space is proposed within the medical campus and in the office portion of the development. A
common usuable area should be provided for each of these areas as envisioned.
• “The site plan should depict a transitional use and/or landscaped buffering between commercial and
existing low- or medium-density residential development.”
The proposed plan depicts office uses as a transition from more intense commercial uses to the planned
medium density residential development to the east. A 25-foot wide landscape buffer with a 6-foot all wood
fence is proposed along the east boundary of the commercial portion of the site to buffer the future medium
density residential uses to the east. (Note: An additional 23-foot wide common lot is proposed adjacent to
this buffer on the residential property where the Harrell Lateral is located which will provide additional
separation between the residential homes and commercial development.)
• “A mixed-use project should include at least three types of land uses [i.e. commercial (includes retail,
restaurants, etc.), office, residential, civic (includes public open space, parks, entertainment venues, etc.),
and industrial]. Exceptions may be granted for smaller sites on a case-by-case basis.”
The proposed development will at a minimum include commercial retail, office and residential uses as
desired.
• “Community-serving facilities such as hospitals, churches, schools, parks, daycares, civic buildings, or
public safety facilities are expected in larger mixed-use developments.”
A hospital and associated medical offices are proposed within this development.
• “Supportive and proportional public and/or quasi-public spaces and places including but not limited to
parks, plazas, outdoor gathering areas, open space, libraries, and schools are expected; outdoor seating
areas at restaurants do not count.”
The proposed plan does not incorporate public and/or quasi-public spaces and places; the common area
proposed in the residential portion of the development will be owned by the Homeowner’s Association and
does not satisfy this requirement. These types of public spaces should be included in the mixed use
designated area when it develops.
• “All mixed-use projects should be directly accessible to neighborhoods within the section by both vehicles
and pedestrians.”
The proposed development is directly accessible to the adjacent residential neighborhood to the east and
the proposed residential neighborhood on the northern portion of this site via an east /west collector street
and existing rural homes on the adjacent properties to the north. Pedestrian walkways are provided along
the collector streets within the site.
• “Street sections consistent with the Ada County Highway District Master Street Map are required within
the Unified Development Code.”
The proposed preliminary plat depicts collector streets consistent with the Master Street Map.
• “Because of the existing small lots within Old Town, development is not subject to the Mixed-Use
standards listed herein.”
The proposed development is not within Old Town; therefore, this provision is not applicable.
In reviewing development applications, the following items will be considered in MU-C areas, per the
Comprehensive Plan (pgs. 33-34):
“Developments should comply with the general guidelines for development in all Mixed Use areas.”
See analysis above.
“All developments should have a mix of at least three land use types.”
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The proposed development contains a mix of uses as required (i.e. commercial/retail, healthcare, office,
and flex-office).
“Residential uses should comprise a minimum of 20% of the development area at densities ranging from 6
to 15 units/acre.”
Residential uses (i.e. patio homes) were recently approved to develop on the adjacent property to the east
and multi-family apartments are anticipated to develop further to the east within the MU-C area totaling
approximately 65% of the overall MU-C designated area; the overall density of the residential area with
the apartments should fall within this range.
“Non-residential buildings should be proportional to and blend in with adjacent residential buildings.”
The proposed assisted living facility incorporates a hip roof and is a single level similar to proposed
adjacent single-family dwellings. The residential portion of the development is separated from the
commercial portion by a collector street which Staff feels provides a “break”and doesn’t require the
residential and commercial buildings to be “proportional to” and “blend in” with. The 3-story office
structure proposed near the east boundary of the site adjacent to the future single-level patio homes will
not be proportional nor will the blend in with adjacent residential buildings; therefore, staff
recommends the office building is shifted further to the west or to the north next to the street (Narbeth
Dr.) to create more of a spatial separation between the uses; or decrease the height of the structure to 2-
stories.
“Vertically integrated structures are encouraged.”
No vertically integrated structures are proposed.
“Unless a structure contains a mix of both residential and office, or residential and commercial land uses, a
maximum building size should be limited to a 30,000 square-foot building footprint.”
All of the structures within the MU-C area are planned to be below 30,000 s.f.
“Supportive and proportional public and/or quasi-public spaces and places including but not limited to
parks, plazas, outdoor gathering areas, open space, libraries, and schools that comprise a minimum of 5%
of the development area are required. Outdoor seating areas at restaurants do not count towards this
requirement.”
These types of spaces and places should be provided.
Where the development proposes public and quasi-public uses to support the development above the
minimum 5%, the developer may be eligible for additional residential densities and/or an increase to the
maximum building footprint.”
Not applicable
In reviewing development applications, the following items will be considered in MU-I areas, per the
Comprehensive Plan (pgs. 33-34):
“Land uses within the MU-I areas and adjacent to the SH-16 corridor should be carefully
examined for their potential impacts on existing and designated neighborhood centers and
commercial activity areas.”
The proposed development is the first commercial development in the nearby vicinity; no
neighborhood centers are designated or exist in this area.
“A traffic impact study may be required for larger developments in these areas.”
A TIS was completed for this development and has been reviewed by ACHD and ITD.
“Vehicular access points should be prohibited near interchange ramps. Future uses should be
planned to integrate with a frontage/backage road type circulation system.”
No access points via SH-20/26 are proposed west of the Levi Ave. access near the SH-16
interchange; a collector street frontage road is proposed parallel to SH-20/26.
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“Any new development at or near MU-I areas should promote a nodal development pattern
where buildings are clustered, off-street parking is screened in the rear of the parcel and,
where practical, development is inter-connected with adjoining parcels.”
Buildings within the MU-I area are clustered but because the area lies between two
roadways, the parking cannot be screened from both roadways.
“The SH-16/US 20-26 interchange will be one of only two regional gateways to the City of
Meridian for travelers coming from north of the Boise River (the other being Linder Road).
As such, buildings, landscaping, and other design features at this interchange need to reflect
Meridian’s heritage, quality, and character.”
“Design of the SH-16/US 20-26 interchange and the adjoining land uses must give special
consideration to the more scenic and environmentally sensitive area on the north side of US
20-26. The more intensive land uses should be sited on the south side of US 20-26.”
“Regional ridesharing, park-and-ride and transit transfer facilities are strongly encouraged
within the SH-16/US 20-26 MU-I area.”
No such uses are proposed but are encouraged. Because this area is rapidly transitioning
with urban development, staff recommends the applicant should coordinate with ACHD to
determine if a park and ride lot is desired in the area.
“The MU-I area at Ustick Road, west of SH-16, should minimize retail and auto-oriented
services and transition rapidly from the interchange to the more rural, low density character
intended along the county line. (Examples of uses include middle or high schools, post office
or library branches, office uses, row house/patio home developments, athletic clubs, etc.)”
“The following types of appropriate uses and themes are envisioned at the two interchange
locations along SH-16:
US 20-26: Commuter Services, Technology/Research, Business Park
Ustick Road: Educational, Civic, Light Retail, Residential”
Zoning:
Based on the analysis above, Staff is of the opinion the requested annexation with the R-8 and C-G zoning
districts and proposed development is generally consistent with the MDR, MU-C and MU-I FLUM
designations for this site.
The proposed annexation area is contiguous to City annexed property to the east and is within the Area of City
Impact Boundary. A legal description for the annexation area is included in Section VII.A.
The City may require a development agreement (DA) in conjunction with an annexation pursuant to Idaho
Code section 67-6511A. In order to ensure the site develops as proposed with this application, staff
recommends a DA as a provision of annexation with the provisions included in Section VIII.
B. PRELIMINARY PLAT
The proposed preliminary plat consists of (75) building lots, (7) common lots and (4) other lots consisting of
(2) private streets, (1) common driveway and (1) future right-of-way on 71.3 acres of land in the R-8 and C-G
zoning districts for Pollard Subdivision.
Note: Staff has verified that the out-parcel at the southeast corner of the site is an “original parcel of record”
as defined by UDC 11-1A-1 per the deed from 1961. As such, it’s not required to be included in the proposed
subdivision.
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Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
There are no existing structures on this site.
Dimensional Standards (UDC 11-2):
The proposed plat and subsequent development is required to comply with the minimum dimensional standards
listed in UDC Table 11-2A-6 for the R-8 district and Table 11-2B-3 for the C-G district.
Phasing Plan:
The subdivision is proposed to develop in 3 phases as shown on the phasing plan in Section VII.B. Uses
proposed in each phase are as follows:
Phase 1 will include a 95K square foot (s.f.) medical office, a 12K s.f. convenience store (retail), a 48K
s.f. office and a 36K s.f. flex office and is slated to open mid/late 2020.
Phase 2 will include a 10K s.f. emergency room, 50 bed hospital, 50K s.f. medical office building, (2)
48K s.f. offices and a 36K s.f. flex office and is slated to open mid/late 2022.
Phase 3 will include 74 conventional single-family residential units and independent living units for 55
and older and an 88-bed assisted living facility – date yet to be determined.
Access (UDC 11-3A-3, 11-3H-4):
One full access is proposed for the development via N. Levi Ave., a collector street, from W. Chinden
Blvd./SH-20/26; direct lot access via W. Chinden Blvd./SH-20/26 is prohibited per UDC 11-3H-4B.2. Another
access will be provided from the east via W. Waverton Dr., a collector street, through Fairbourne Subdivision
from N. Black Cat Rd.; signalization of the Black Cat/Chinden intersection is expected to be completed in
2020 with the Costco road improvements. Waverton Dr., which parallels SH-20/26 and serves as a backage
road, will provide connectivity and access to all properties fronting the state highway in this area in accord
with UDC 11-3H-4B.3.
Due to the increase in trips generated by the proposed development, ITD is requiring mitigation improvements
as detailed in their letter (see Section VII.K), which includes but is not limited to dedication of 12 feet of right-
of-way for a westbound right turn lane onto Levi Ave. to be constructed prior to Occupancy and installation of
a traffic signal with emergency pre-emption.
Old School Lane, an east/west private street that lies on the adjacent properties to the north along the northern
boundary of this site currently provides access to the five existing homes on the rim from Pollard Ln. Two
private streets (i.e. N. Restucci Ave. and N. Schwenkfelder Ave.) are proposed from internal public
streets to Old School Lane for access to these properties; Staff recommends these streets are public, not
private, as it’s not the intent of the UDC to approve private streets for single-family developments except
in limited circumstances (see UDC 11-3F-1 for more information). Additionally, if and when the
properties on the rim re-develop, public street access should be available.
The existing easements/right-of-way depicted on Sheet PP1.1 of the plat where the existing public street
that serves the Franklin Sensors property to the west is located are required to be vacated. This access
was negotiated with ITD with removal of the Pollard/Chinden access. Because the location of this
roadway impacts development of this site (i.e. it runs through the middle of the planned medical campus
area), the Applicant proposes to relocate the street further to the north. Because Franklin Sensors
opposes the relocation of the street, the ACHD Commission will hear this item on April 3rd.
A cross-access easement and driveway should be depicted on the plat (or granted through a separate
recorded easement) to the out-parcel at the southeast corner of the site (#S0421438700) for access in
accord with UDC 11-3A-3A.2.
Common Driveways (UDC 11-6C-3):
One (1) common driveway is proposed on Lot 62, Block 1 for access to Lots 63 and 64, Block 1; comply with
the standards listed in UDC 11-6C-3D. An exhibit is required to be submitted with the final plat
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application that depicts the setbacks, fencing, building envelope and orientation of the lots and
structures. Driveways for abutting properties that aren’t taking access from the common driveway(s)
should be depicted on the opposite side of the shared property line away from the common driveway.
Solid fencing adjacent to common driveways is prohibited unless separated by a minimum 5-foot wide
landscaped buffer.
A perpetual ingress/egress easement for the common driveway(s) is required to be filed with the Ada
County Recorder, which shall include a requirement for maintenance of a paved surface capable of
supporting fire vehicles and equipment. A copy of the easement should be submitted to the Planning
Division prior to signature on the final plat.
Parking (UDC 11-3C):
Off-street parking is required to be provided for single-family detached/attached and age restricted dwellings
based on the number of bedrooms per unit [SFR attached/detached: 1-bedroom requires 2 per unit with at least
1 in an enclosed garage (other space may be enclosed or a minimum 10’ x 20’ parking pad), 2-, 3-, and 4-
bedroom units require 4 per unit with at least 2 in an enclosed garage (other space(s) may be enclosed or a
minimum 10’ x 20’ parking pad(s); age restricted requires 2 per unit with at least 1 in an enclosed garage for
2+ bedroom units]; parking for the assisted living facility is required based on the number of beds (i.e. 0.5
space per bed), as set forth in UDC Table 11-3C-6.
Off-street parking for non-residential uses in commercial districts is based on the square footage of the gross
floor area (i.e. 1 space for every 500 s.f.) as set forth in UDC 11-3C-6B.1.
Pathways (UDC 11-3A-8):
Pathways are required to be constructed in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-8 with landscaping
on either side of the pathway(s) per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-12C.
A 10-foot wide detached multi-use pathway is required within the street buffer along SH-20/26 as proposed. If
the pathway will not be located within ITD right-of-way, a public use easement is required; coordinate
the details of the easement with Kim Warren, Park’s Department (208-888-3579).
A pedestrian circulation plan has been submitted as shown in Section VII.G in an effort to distinguish
pedestrian from vehicular use areas for safety. The plan depicts pedestrian walkways to main building
entrances from adjacent sidewalks along streets.
Sidewalks (UDC 11-3A-17):
Sidewalks are required to be constructed adjacent to all public streets as set forth in UDC 11-3A-17. Detached
sidewalks are proposed throughout the development in accord with UDC standards.
Parkways (UDC 11-3A-17):
Parkways are required to be constructed and landscaped per the standards listed in UDC 11 -3A-17E. Eight-foot
wide parkways are proposed throughout the development in accord with UDC standards. Landscaping is
required to be provided within parkways per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C.
Landscaping (UDC 11-3B):
Street buffer landscaping is required to be provided as set forth in UDC Table 11-2B-3 for the C-G district and
11-2A-6 for the R-8 district and planted in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C.
A 35-foot wide street buffer is required along W. Chinden Blvd./SH-20/26, an entryway corridor; a 20-foot
wide street buffer is required along N. Levi Ln. and W. Waverton Dr., both collector streets; and a 10-foot
wide street buffer is required along local streets in the C-G district (buffers are not required along local streets
in the R-8 district). The street buffer landscaping depicted on the landscape plan in Section VII.C
complies with UDC standards except for the N. Levi Ln. buffer which is short one (1) tree; the landscape
plan should be revised to include one additional tree in the buffer. Additionally, the street buffer along
SH-20/26 where the hospital is located is required to incorporate noise abatement in the form of a berm
or a berm and wall combination that is a minimum of 10 feet higher than the elevation at the centerline
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of the state highway as set forth in UDC 11-3H-4D; the landscape plan should be revised accordingly
and an exhibit should be submitted that depicts the cross-section of the berm and/or wall in relation to
the centerline of the highway.
Street buffers in residential districts are required to be placed in a common lot and maintained by the
Homeowner’s Association; street buffers in commercial districts are required to be placed in a common
lot or a permanent dedicated buffer maintained by the property owner of business owner’s association
per UDC 11-3B-7C.2. The plat should be revised accordingly.
A 25-foot wide landscape buffer to adjoining residential uses is required on the C-G zoned portion of the site to
future single-family homes to the east as proposed landscaped per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-9C.
Because of the high intensity of commercial uses proposed on this site, Staff recommends additional
trees (i.e. a mix of evergreen and deciduous) are provided within the landscape buffer to result in barrier
that allows trees to touch at maturity in accord with UDC 11-3B-9C.1 in addition to the proposed
landscaping and fencing.
Qualified Open Space (UDC 11-3G):
A minimum of 10% (or 1.8 acres) qualified open space is required to be provided for the single-family
residential portion of the development based on 17.97 acres of land per the standards listed in UDC 11-3G-3B.
A qualified open space exhibit was submitted as shown in Section VII.D that depicts 2.19 acres (or 12.19%) of
open space in excess of UDC standards consisting of parkways along all streets, a collector street buffer and
common area in excess of 50’ x 100’ in area.
Qualified Site Amenities (UDC 11-3G):
A minimum of one (1) qualified site amenity is required to be provided for the single-family residential portion
of the development based on 17.97 acres of land per the standards listed in UDC 11-3G-3C. A children’s play
structure is proposed as an amenity in the common area depicted on the qualified open space exhibit as play
area.
Waterways (UDC 11-3A-6):
A waterway runs along the southern portion of this site and is proposed to be piped with this development in
accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-6B.3.
Fencing (UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7):
All fencing constructed on the site is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7. A 6-foot
tall wood privacy fence is proposed along the north, east and west boundaries of the residential portion of the
site in accord with UDC standards.
The developer is required to construct fencing abutting pathways and common open space lots in
residential areas to distinguish common from private areas; therefore, the landscape plan should depict
fencing accordingly.
Utilities (UDC 11-3A-21):
Connection to City water and sewer services is proposed in accord with UDC 11-3A-21. Street lighting is
required to be installed in accord with the City’s adopted standards, specifications and ordinances. See Section
VIII.B below for Public Works comments/conditions.
Although this development falls within the North McDermott Trunkshed, mainlines that will provide service
do not exist at this time. The Public Works Department has evaluated and conceptually approved the
developer’s proposal to temporarily pump wastewater to the adjacent Black Cat Trunkshed to the East. This
development shall be required to install the permanent force main (dryline) under Chinden to facilitate an easy
transition when service from the McDermott Trunkshed becomes available. This development is subject to
paying reimbursement fees for The Oaks Lift Station and Pressure Sewer Reimbursement Agreement, and the
West Ada School District Reimbursement Agreement for Okas Lift Station Pump Upgrades pursuant to
meridian city code section 8-6-5.
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Water service being provided by Suez Water Idaho. Applicant will need to work closely with Suez and the
City of Meridian to ensure that adequate water flow and pressures can be provide to the development to
provide for domestic needs and fire protection.
Pressurized Irrigation System (UDC 11-3A-15):
An underground pressurized irrigation system is required to be provided for each lot within the development.
Storm Drainage (UDC 11-3A-18):
An adequate storm drainage system is required in all developments in accord with the City’s adopted
standards, specifications and ordinances. Design and construction shall follow best management practice as
adopted by the City as set forth in UDC 11-3A-18.
Building Elevations (UDC 11-3A-19 | Architectural Standards Manual):
Conceptual building elevations were submitted for the proposed 2-4 story hospital, 3-story medical office
buildings, 3-story office buildings and 2-story flex-tech buildings as shown in Section VII.F.
All single-family attached structures, the assisted living facility and all commercial structures are required to
comply with the design standards listed in the Architectural Standards Manual. Submittal and approval of a
Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review application is required prior to issuance of building
permits. Single-family detached structures are exempt from this requirement.
VI. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Annexation & Zoning with the requirement of a Development
Agreement and Preliminary Plat per the conditions included in Section VIII in accord with the Findings in
Section IX.
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VII. EXHIBITS
A. Annexation & Zoning Legal Description and Exhibit Map
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B. Preliminary Plat (date: 1/10/2019) & Phasing Plan
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C. Landscape Plan (date: 1/10/2019)
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D. Qualified Open Space Exhibit (dated: 3/15/19)
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E. Site Plan (dated: 1/10/19)
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F. Conceptual Building Elevations/Perspectives (dated: 1/10/19)
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Medical Office Building:
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Photos of Existing Flex-Tech Buildings:
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Conventional Single-Family Home Elevations:
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G. Pedestrian Circulation Plan
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VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
Prior to the City Council hearing, Staff recommends the Applicant revise the conceptual site plan as follows:
Depict supportive and proportional public and/or quasi-public spaces and places including but not
limited to parks, plazas, outdoor gathering areas, open space, libraries, and schools that comprise a
minimum of 5% of the development area within the mixed use portion of the development as set forth in
the Comprehensive Plan (outdoor seating areas at restaurants do not count) (see pgs. 24 & 28 of the
Comprehensive Plan).
The office structure proposed near the east boundary of the site should be shifted further to the west or
to the north along Narbeth Dr. to create more of a spatial separation between the 3-story structure and
future single-level patio homes to the east in Fairbourne Subdivision; or, it should be reduced to a 2-
story structure because the structure is not proportional to and will not blend in with the adjacent
residential buildings per the following Comprehensive Plan provision: “Non-residential buildings should
be proportional to and blend in with adjacent residential buildings.”
The 3-story office structure proposed near the east boundary of the site adjacent to the future single-
level patio homes should be shifted further to the west or to the north next to the street (Narbeth Dr.) to
create more of a spatial separation to the future single-level patio homes; or the height of the structure
should be reduced to 2-stories in accord with the following Comprehensive Plan provision: “Non-
residential buildings should be proportional to and blend in with adjacent residential buildings.”
Additionally, if a 4th office building is proposed, it should be depicted on the plan.
Depict the sewer lift station on the subject property instead of on the adjacent property to the west.
The specific use standards for flex space uses prohibit roll-up doors from being visible from a public
street (UDC 11-4-3-18); the flex space buildings are proposed to have roll-up doors which will be face the
collector street. Staff recommends the buildings be relocated so they each front on public streets (i.e.
Waverton & Narbeth) or rotate the buildings 90 degrees with the rear of the structures facing each
other; or some other alternative that allows compliance with this standard.
A. PLANNING DIVISION
1. A Development Agreement (DA) is required as a provision of annexation of this property. Prior to
approval of the annexation ordinance, a DA shall be entered into between the City of Meridian, the
property owner(s) at the time of annexation ordinance adoption, and the developer.
Currently, a fee of $303.00 shall be paid by the Applicant to the Planning Division prior to
commencement of the DA. The DA shall be signed by the property owner and returned to the
Planning Division within six (6) months of the City Council granting the annexation. The DA
shall, at minimum, incorporate the following provisions:
a. Future development of this site shall be generally consistent with the conceptual site plan, conceptual
building elevations, preliminary plat, phasing plan, landscape plan, qualified open space exhibit and
pedestrian circulation plan included in Section VII and the provisions contained herein.
b. All single-family attached homes, the assisted living facility and all commercial structures shall
comply with the design standards listed in the Architectural Standards Manual. An application for
Design Review shall be submitted concurrently with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application
and approved prior to submittal of building permit applications.
c. A cross-access easement shall be recorded that provides access to the out-parcel (#S0421438700) at
the southeast corner of the site and a driveway shall be provided for access and interconnectivity with
the subject property in accord with UDC 11-3A-3A.2.
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d. A 10-foot wide multi-use pathway shall be constructed within the street buffer along the W. Chinden
Blvd./SH-20/26 in accord with UDC 11-3H-4C.4; landscaping shall be provided along either side of
the pathway as set forth in UDC 11-3B-12C.
e. Buildings within the commercial portions of the development shall be arranged to create some form of
common, usable area, such as a plaza or green space as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan for mixed
use designated areas (see pg. 23 of the Comprehensive Plan).
f. Supportive and proportional public and/or quasi-public spaces and places including but not limited to
parks, plazas, outdoor gathering areas, open space, libraries, and schools that comprise a minimum of
5% of the development area shall be provided within the mixed use portion of the development as set
forth in the Comprehensive Plan (outdoor seating areas at restaurants do not count) (see pgs. 24 & 28
of the Comprehensive Plan).
g. Buildings, landscaping, and other design features near the SH-16/SH-20/26 interchange need to reflect
Meridian’s heritage, quality, and character as one of the regional gateways to the City of Meridian in
accord with the Comprehensive Plan (see pg. 33).
2. The preliminary plat included in Section VII.B, shall be revised as follows:
a. If solid fencing is proposed on Lot 61, Block 1 adjacent to the common driveway on Lot 62, Lot
62 shall be widened an additional 5 feet to accommodate the required 5-foot wide landscape buffer
as set forth in UDC 11-6C-3D.5.
b. The private streets (i.e. N. Restucci Ln. and N. Schwenkfelder Ln.) depicted stubbing at the north
boundary shall be public.
c. Depict a 20-foot wide common lot for the street buffer along W. Waverton Dr. on Lot 24, Block 1
in accord with UDC 11-3B-7C.2a.
d. Depict street buffers along W. Chinden Blvd./SH-26/26, N. Levi Ave., and W. Waverton Dr. in the
C-G district on a common lot or on a permanent dedicated buffer in accord with UDC 11-3B-
7C.2b.
e. Depict street sections on the plat.
f. Depict lot square footage for each residential lot.
g. Depict a cross-access easement to the out-parcel at the southeast corner of the site in accord with
UDC 11-3A-3A.2.
3. The landscape plan included in Section VII.C shall be revised as follows:
a. If solid fencing is proposed on Lot 61, Block 1 adjacent to the common driveway on Lot 62, Lot
62 shall be widened an additional 5 feet to accommodate the required 5-foot wide landscape buffer
as set forth in UDC 11-6C-3D.5.
b. The private streets (i.e. N. Restucci Ln. and N. Schwenkfelder Ln.) depicted stubbing at the north
boundary from W. Treecrest St. shall be public.
c. One (1) additional tree shall be added within the street buffer along N. Levi Ave. in accord with
UDC 11-3B-7C.3b.
d. Include additional trees (i.e. a mix of evergreen and deciduous) within the landscape buffer to
adjoining residential uses from commercial uses along the east boundary to result in barrier that
allows trees to touch at maturity in accord with UDC 11-3B-9C.1.
e. Depict fencing on building lots adjacent to common open space lots in residential areas to
distinguish common from private areas as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7A.7.
f. Depict noise abatement within the street buffer along SH-20/26 adjacent to the hospital in the form
of a berm or a berm and wall combination that is a minimum of 10 feet higher than the elevation at
the centerline of the state highway as set forth in UDC 11-3H-4D; include a cross-section of the
berm and/or wall in relation to the centerline of the highway as a detail on the plan or a separate
exhibit.
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4. Direct lot access via W. Chinden Blvd./SH-20/26 is prohibited per UDC 11-3H-4B.2.
5. The existing easements/right-of-way noted on Sheet PP1.1 of the plat shall be vacated prior to signature on
the final plat by the City Engineer.
6. Submit a detail of the children’s play equipment with the final plat application.
7. An exhibit is required to be submitted with the final plat application for lots accessed by the common
driveway on Lot 62, Block 1 that depicts the setbacks, fencing, building envelope and orientation of the
lots and structures. Driveways for abutting properties that aren’t taking access from the common
driveway(s) should be depicted on the opposite side of the shared property line away from the common
driveway. Solid fencing adjacent to common driveways is prohibited unless separated by a minimum 5-
foot wide landscaped buffer.
8. A perpetual ingress/egress easement for the common driveway(s) shall be filed with the Ada County
Recorder, which shall include a requirement for maintenance of a paved surface capable of supporting fire
vehicles and equipment. A copy of the easement shall be submitted to the Planning Division prior to
signature on the final plat.
9. A 14-foot wide public pedestrian easement is required to be submitted to the Planning Division for the
multi-use pathway within the street buffer along SH-20/26 if the pathway is located outside of ITD’s right-
of-way; coordinate the details of the easement with Kim Warren, Park’s Department.
10. Signage for addressing needs to be provided at the public street for homes on Lots 63 & 64, Block 1
accessed by the common driveway for emergency wayfinding purposes.
11. All single-family attached structures, the assisted living facility and all commercial structures are required
to comply with the design standards listed in the Architectural Standards Manual. Submittal and approval
of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review application is required prior to issuance of
building permits. Single-family detached structures are exempt from this requirement.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1.1 A street light plan will need to be included in the final plat application. Street light plan requirements
are listed in section 6-7 of the City's Design Standards. A copy of the standards can be found at
http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272
1.2 Although this development falls within the North McDermott Sewer Trunkshed, mainlines that will
provide service do not exist at this time. The Public Works Department has evaluated and
conceptually approved the developer’s proposal to temporarily pump wastewater to the adjacent Black
Cat Trunkshed to the East. The permanent Lift Station site, contemplated in the Meridian Wastewater
Master Plan, is located north of the subject development and on the west side of N. Pollard Lane.
However, the developer is proposing to locate the Lift Station in the northwest corner of the proposed
development. The developer shall be required to work out the final design location with the Public
Works Department, and deed the necessary land to the city with completion of the station The Lift
Station shall be satisfactorily completed and accepted prior to the first occupancy permit being issued
within the development. This development shall be required to install the permanent forcemain
(dryline) under Chinden to facilitate an easy transition when service from the McDermott Trunkshed
becomes available.
1.3 This development is subject to paying reimbursement fees for The Oaks Lift Station and Pressure
Sewer Reimbursement Agreement, and the West Ada School District Reimbursement Agreement for
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Okas Lift Station Pump Upgrades (currently under development) pursuant to meridian city code
section 8-6-5
1.4 Water service being provided by Suez Water Idaho. Applicant will need to work closely with Suez
and the City of Meridian to ensure that adequate water flow and pressures can be provide to the
development to provide for domestic needs and fire protection.
2. General Conditions of Approval
2.1 Applicant shall coordinate water and sewer main size and routing with Suez Water Idaho, and the
Meridian Public Works Department, and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are
required to provide service outside of a public right-of-way. Minimum cover over sewer mains is three
feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub-grade is less than three feet than alternate materials shall be used
in conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments Standard Specifications.
2.2 Per Meridian City Code (MCC), the applicant shall be responsible to install sewer and water mains to
and through this development. Applicant may be eligible for a reimbursement agreement for
infrastructure enhancement per MCC 8-6-5.
2.3 The applicant shall provide easement(s) for all public sewer mains outside of public right of way. The
easement widths shall be 20-feet wide for a single utility. The easements shall not be dedicated via the
plat, but rather dedicated outside the plat process using the City of Meridian’s standard forms. The
easement shall be graphically depicted on the plat for reference purposes. Submit an executed
easement (on the form available from Public Works), a legal description prepared by an Idaho
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, which must include the area of the easement (marked EXHIBIT
A) and an 81/2” x 11” map with bearings and distances (marked EXHIBIT B) for review. Both
exhibits must be sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Land Surveyor. DO NOT RECORD. Add
a note to the plat referencing this document. All easements must be submitted, reviewed, and
approved prior to development plan approval.
2.4 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of
water (MCC 12-13-8.3). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or well water for
the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single-point connection to the
culinary water system may be necessary.
2.5 All existing structures that are required to be removed shall be prior to signature on the final plat by the
City Engineer. Any structures that are allowed to remain shall be subject to evaluation and possible
reassignment of street addressing to be in compliance with MCC.
2.6 All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing
or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be addressed per UDC 11-3A-6.
In performing such work, the applicant shall comply with Idaho Code 42-1207 and any other
applicable law or regulation.
2.7 Any existing domestic well system within this project shall be removed from domestic service per City
Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8 contact the City of Meridian Engineering Department at (208)898-
5500 for inspections of disconnection of services. Wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such
as landscape irrigation if approved by Idaho Department of Water Resources Contact Robert B.
Whitney at (208)334-2190.
2.8 Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City Ordinance
Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact Central District Health for abandonment procedures and inspections
(208)375-5211.
2.9 Street signs are to be in place, sanitary sewer and water system shall be approved and activated, and
road base approved by the Ada County Highway District prior to issuance of building permits.
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2.10 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all uncompleted fencing,
landscaping, amenities, etc., prior to signature on the final plat.
2.11 All improvements related to public life, safety and health shall be completed prior to occupancy of the
structures. Where approved by the City Engineer, an owner may post a performance surety for such
improvements in order to obtain City Engineer signature on the final plat as set forth in UDC 11-5C-
3B.
2.12 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction inspection
fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to the issuance of a plan approval letter.
2.13 It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act.
2.14 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting that
ma y be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
2.15 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
2.16 All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-12-3H.
2.17 Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building pads
receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
2.18 The design engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum
of 3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom
elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least 1-foot above.
2.19 The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or drainage
facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation district or ACHD. The
design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have been installed in accordance with the
approved design plans. This certification will be required before a certificate of occupancy is issued for
any structures within the project.
2.20 At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings per the
City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and approved prior to
the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the project.
2.21 A street light plan will need to be included in the civil construction plans. Street light plan
requirements are listed in section 6-5 of the Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. A copy of the
standards can be found at http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272.
2.22 The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a performance surety in the amount of
125% of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer, water and reuse infrastructure prior to
final plat signature. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by the owner to
the City. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit or bond.
Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the Community Development
Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-2211.
2.23 The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a warranty surety in the amount of 20%
of the total construction cost for all completed sewer, and reuse infrastructure for duration of two
years. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by the owner to the City. The
surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit or bond. Applicant must
file an application for surety, which can be found on the Community Development Department
website. Please contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-2211.
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C. FIRE DEPARTMENT
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/weblink8/0/doc/161916/Page1.aspx
D. POLICE DEPARTMENT
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/weblink8/0/doc/162994/Page1.aspx
E. COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST IDAHO (COMPASS)
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/weblink8/0/doc/163824/Page1.aspx
F. SETTLER’S IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Plans must be submitted to Settler’s Irrigation District for comment and review prior to construction.
G. NAMPA & MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT (NMID)
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/weblink8/0/doc/162719/Page1.aspx
H. CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT (CDHD)
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/DocView.aspx?id=161962&dbid=0
I. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ)
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/weblink8/0/doc/162389/Page1.aspx
J. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT (ACHD)
A report has not yet been received from ACHD; this project is scheduled to be heard by the ACHD
Commission on April 4, 2019.
K. IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (ITD)
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/weblink8/0/doc/163888/Page1.aspx
L. VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT (VRT)
Per an email from Brian Parker, VRT, on March 15, 2019, VRT has no plans to serve SH-16 or W. Chinden
Blvd. west of Linder Rd.
IX. FINDINGS
A. Annexation and/or Rezone (UDC 11-5B-3E)
Required Findings: Upon recommendation from the commission, the council shall make a full investigation
and shall, at the public hearing, review the application. In order to grant an annexation and/or rezone, the
council shall make the following findings:
1. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan;
The Applicant is proposing to annex and develop the subject 71.3 acre property with R-8 and C-G zoning
consistent with the associated FLUM designations for this property. (See section V above for more
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information.)
2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district, specifically the
purpose statement;
Staff finds the proposed map amendment and development complies with the purpose statements of the
residential and commercial districts in that it will provide for a range of housing opportunities and retail
and service needs for the community consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare;
Staff finds the proposed map amendment should not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare
as the proposed residential and commercial uses should be compatible with adjacent existing and future
residential and commercial uses in the area.
4. The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any political
subdivision providing public services within the city including, but not limited to, school districts; and
City services are available to be provided to this development.
5. The annexation (as applicable) is in the best interest of city.
Staff finds the proposed annexation is in the best interest of the City.
B. Preliminary Plat (UDC 11-6B-6)
In consideration of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat, or short plat, the decision making
body shall make the following findings: (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
1. The plat is in conformance with the comprehensive plan and is consistent with this unified development
code; (Ord. 08-1372, 7-8-2008, eff. 7-8-2008)
Staff finds the proposed plat is generally in conformance with the UDC if the Applicant complies with the
conditions of approval in Section VIII.
2. Public services are available or can be made available ad are adequate to accommodate the proposed
development;
Staff finds public services can be made available to the subject property and will be adequate to
accomoate the proposed development.
3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the city's capital
improvement program;
Staff finds the proposed plat is in substantial conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord
with the City’s CIP.
4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
Staff finds there is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development.
5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare; and
Staff finds the proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare.
6. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff.
9-15-2005)
Staff is unaware of any significant natural, scenic or historic features that need to be preserved with this
development.