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CITY OF MERIDIAN
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND
DECISION & ORDER
In the Matter of the Request for Conditional Use Permit for a Self-Service Storage Facility for
Adera Storage on 4.61 Acres of Land in the C-C Zoning District, Located at 1680 W. Ustick Rd., by
Chad Olsen.
Case No(s). H-2019-0094
For the Planning & Zoning Commission Hearing Date of: October 24, 2019 (Findings on November
7, 2019)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of October 24, 2019, incorporated
by reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of October 24, 2019, incorporated by
reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of October 24,
2019, incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the hearing
date of October 24, 2019, incorporated by reference)
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the “Local Land Use
Planning Act of 1975,” codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (I.C. §67-6503).
2. The Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission takes judicial notice of its Unified Development
Code codified at Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of
Meridian has, by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended Comprehensive Plan
of the City of Meridian, which was adopted April 19, 2011, Resolution No. 11-784 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code § 11-5A.
4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s) received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not impose
expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed.
6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this decision, which shall be
signed by the Chairman of the Commission and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk
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upon the applicant, the Planning Department, the Public Works Department and any affected
party requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the conditions of approval in the attached staff report for the
hearing date of October 24, 2019, incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to be
reasonable and the applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the
application.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the Planning & Zoning Commission’s authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 11-
5A and based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby
ordered that:
1. The applicant’s request for conditional use permit is hereby approved in accord with the
conditions of approval in the staff report for the hearing date of October 24, 2019, attached as
Exhibit A.
D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits
Notice of Two (2) Year Conditional Use Permit Duration
Please take notice that the conditional use permit, when granted, shall be valid for a maximum
period of two (2) years unless otherwise approved by the City in accord with UDC 11-5B-6F.1.
During this time, the applicant shall commence the use as permitted in accord with the
conditions of approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval, and
acquire building permits and commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or
in the ground. For conditional use permits that also require platting, the final plat must be
signed by the City Engineer within this two (2) year period in accord with UDC 11-5B-6F.2.
Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord
with 11-5B-6.F.1, the Director may authorize a single extension of the time to commence the
use not to exceed one (1) two (2) year period. Additional time extensions up to two (2) years as
determined and approved by the Commission may be granted. With all extensions, the Director
or Commission may require the conditional use comply with the current provisions of Meridian
City Code Title 11.
E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
1. The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, a denial of a conditional
use permit entitles the Owner to request a regulatory taking analysis. Such request must be in
writing, and must be filed with the City Clerk not more than twenty-eight (28) days after the
final decision concerning the matter at issue. A request for a regulatory takings analysis will
toll the time period within which a Petition for Judicial Review may be filed.
2. Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of Meridian.
When applicable and pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521, any affected person being a person
who has an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the final action of the
governing board may within twenty-eight (28) days after the date of this decision and order
seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho Code.
F. Attached: Staff report for the hearing date of October 24, 2019
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EXHIBIT A
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STAFF REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: 10/24/2019
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Sonya Allen, Associate Planner
208-884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services
Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: Adera Storage
H-2019-0094
PROPERTY LOCATION:
1680 W. Ustick Rd.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Applicant has submitted an application for a conditional use permit for a self-service storage
facility on 4.61 acres of land in the C-C zoning district.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Description Details Page
Acreage 4.61
Future Land Use Designation MU-C
Existing Land Use Vacant/undeveloped
Proposed Land Use(s) Self-service storage facility
Current Zoning C-C
Proposed Zoning NA
Physical Features (waterways,
hazards, flood plain, hillside)
Creason Lateral crosses southwest corner of site & has
been piped
Neighborhood meeting date; # of
attendees:
04/25/2019 - no attendees; and 7/23/19 – one attendee
History (previous approvals) AZ-09-0.5 (JJA Land, Ord. 10-1445, DA #110031366)
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B. Community Metrics
Description Details Page
Ada County Highway District
Staff report (yes/no) Yes
Requires ACHD
Commission Action
(yes/no)
No
Access (Arterial/Collectors/State
Hwy/Local)(Existing and Proposed)
Full (temporary) access via N. Linder Rd.;
emergency access via W. Ustick Rd.
C. Project Area Maps
Future Land Use Map
Aerial Map
Zoning Map
Planned Development Map
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III. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant
Chad Olsen – 104 E. Fairview Ave., #233, Meridian, ID 83642
B. Owner:
Buyrite, LLC – 16130 N. Elder St., Nampa, ID 83687
C. Representative:
Same as Applicant
IV. NOTICING
A. Newspaper notification published on: 10/4/2019
B. Radius notice mailed to properties within 300 feet on: 10/1/2019
C. Applicant posted notice on site on: 10/11/2019
D. Nextdoor posting: 10/1/2019
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
A. Conditional Use Permit (CUP):
A CUP is requested for a self-service storage facility in a C-C zoning district as required by UDC
Table 11-2B-2.
B. Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
None
C. Existing Zoning
C-C
D. Proposed Use
Self-service storage facility containing up to 425 units ranging in size from 8’ x 10’ – 20’ x 10’
consisting of 47,762 square feet. An additional building for interior storage containing (36+/-) 10’
x 10’ units consisting of 3,648 square feet may be developed at the northeast corner of the site; in
the alternative, retail uses may be developed instead. Note: The number of storage units noted is
based on the calculation table included in Section VII.B which is different than that depicted on
the site plan; the site plan should be updated based on final design. The Applicant would like
flexibility to develop up to 425 storage units on the site.
E. Dimensional Standards:
See 11-2B-3 for the C-C district
F. Specific Use Standards:
The proposed use is subject to the following standards: (Staff’s analysis/comments in italic text)
11-4-3-34: SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY
A. Storage units and/or areas shall not be used as dwellings or as a commercial or industrial
place of business. The manufacture or sale of any item by a tenant from or at a self-service
storage facility is specifically prohibited.
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B. On site auctions of unclaimed items by the storage facility owners shall be allowed as a
temporary use in accord with chapter 3, article E, "Temporary Use Requirements", of this
title.
C. The distance between structures shall be a minimum of twenty five feet (25'). The site plan
complies with this standard.
D. The storage facility shall be completely fenced, walled, or enclosed and screened from public
view. Where abutting a residential district or public road, chainlink shall not be allowed as
fencing material. The rear of the storage structures will serve as a wall and will screen the
proposed facility from public view. The emergency gate shall be provide screening of the
facility with an acceptable screening material.
E. If abutting a residential district, the facility hours of public operation shall be limited to six
o'clock (6:00) A.M. to eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M.
F. A minimum twenty five foot (25') wide landscape buffer shall be provided where the facility
abuts a residential use, unless a greater buffer width is otherwise required by this title.
Landscaping shall be provided as set forth in subsection 11-3B-9C of this title. The site plan
depicts a 25’ wide buffer; landscaping within the buffer should be provided in accord with
UDC standards.
G. If the use is unattended, the standards in accord with section 11-3A-16, "Self-Service Uses",
of this title shall also apply. The use will not be unattended.
H. The facility shall have a second means of access for emergency purposes. An emergency
access is proposed via W. Ustick Rd. in accord with Fire Dept. requirements.
I. All outdoor storage of material shall be maintained in an orderly manner so as not to create a
public nuisance. Materials shall not be stored within the required yards. Stored items shall not
block sidewalks or parking areas and may not impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
J. The site shall not be used as a "vehicle wrecking or junk yard" as herein defined.
K. For any use requiring the storage of fuel or hazardous material, the use shall be located a
minimum of one thousand feet (1,000') from a hospital.
G. Site Plan:
A site plan was submitted that depicts how the site is proposed to develop with storage units,
internal driveways, access and parking (see Section VII.A). The boundary of the site needs to
be enlarged to include the 0.15 acre area on the south side of the Creason Lateral; the site
plan should be revised accordingly.
H. Access:
One temporary full access is proposed via N. Linder Rd.; an emergency only access is provided
via W. Ustick Rd. The existing stub street (W. Crosswind St.) at the west boundary is not required
to be extended until the subject property is subdivided in the future.
I. Parking:
Per UDC 11-3C-6B.1, parking is based on gross floor area of office space for self-service storage
facilities. An 896 square foot office is proposed, therefore, a minimum of one (1) parking space is
required; 13 spaces are proposed with one of those being an ADA space in excess of the
minimum standards. The parking calculations depicted on the site plan should be revised to
reflect the number of spaces required based on the square footage of the office only (i.e. 896
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square feet). Note: If the interior storage ends up being replaced with retail uses, a minimum
of one parking space per 500 square feet of gross floor area will be required.
The 2-way drive aisle in the parking area should be widened from 20 to 25 feet in accord
with UDC Table 11-3C-5.
A minimum of one (1) bicycle parking space is required to be provided on the site per UDC
11-3C-6G in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-5C.
J. Sidewalks:
There is an existing 5-foot wide attached sidewalk along W. Ustick Rd. and along the portion of
N. Linder Rd. nearest the Linder/Ustick intersection. A minimum 5-foot wide detached
sidewalk should be constructed along the portion of Linder Rd., an arterial street, where
sidewalk does not exist to the north property boundary in accord with UDC 11-3A-17C.
K. Pathways:
There is an existing 10-foot wide multi-use pathway adjacent to the Creason Lateral that runs
across the southwest corner of this site. The Applicant proposes to replace the existing
sidewalk along Ustick Rd. with a 10-foot wide sidewalk to the intersection; Staff
recommends it’s constructed as a detached pathway with a landscaped parkway. A new
public pedestrian easement is required to be submitted to the Planning Division for the
existing/proposed pathway.
L. Landscaping
A 25-foot wide street buffer is required to be constructed along N. Linder Rd. and W. Ustick Rd.,
landscaped per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C. A minimum density of one tree per 35
linear feet is required along with shrubs, lawn or other vegetative groundcover; a
calculation table should be depicted on the plan demonstrating compliance with this
requirement. The proposed plan appears to be short trees and does not depict any
vegetative groundcover but does include shrubs.
A 25-foot wide buffer is proposed to future residential uses along the west boundary of the site as
set forth in UDC Table 11-2B-3 and 11-4-3-34F. The buffer is required to be comprised of a
mix of evergreen & deciduous trees, shrubs, lawn or other vegetative groundcover; the
buffer area should result in a barrier that allows trees to touch at the time of tree maturity.
The plan doesn’t depict any trees along the west boundary; the plan should be revised
accordingly to comply with UDC standards.
M. Waterways:
The Creason Lateral runs across the southwest boundary of this site and has been piped. An
easement for the Irrigation District should be depicted on the plans if one exists.
N. Fencing:
All fencing is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-6 and 11-3A-7.
Fencing is not depicted on the plan.
O. Utilities
All utilities for the proposed use are required to be installed at or below grade in accord with the
City’s adopted standards, specifications and ordinances.
The proposed development is required to connect to the City water and sewer systems, unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer. (See UDC 11-3A-21)
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P. Building Elevations
Perspective views of the proposed storage facility were submitted as shown in Section VII.C. The
facades of the structures facing the adjacent public streets have the appearance of store fronts
rather than the rear of storage units, which is a much more appealing view than typical for storage
facilities. Final design is required to comply with the design standards in the Architectural
Standards Manual. Note: The multi-family structures shown in the background of the
perspective view from Ustick Rd. were not approved with H-2019-0092.
VI. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed conditional use permit with the conditions in Section
VIII of this report.
B. The Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 24, 2019. At the public
hearing, the Commission moved to approve the subject CUP request.
1. Summary of the Commission public hearing:
a. In favor: Chad Olsen, Applicant
b. In opposition: None
c. Commenting: Carl Wibel; Chris Williams; Janie Pullman
d. Written testimony: Chad Olsen, Applicant
e. Staff presenting application: Bill Parsons
f. Other Staff commenting on application: None
2. Key issue(s) of public testimony:
a. Desire for more neighborhood serving uses (i.e. restaurant, retail/commercial) rather
than a storage facility to develop on this site.
3. Key issue(s) of discussion by Commission:
a. Future development on the northern portion of the site in relation to what was
conceptually approved by City Council with the Development Agreement;
b. Desire for retail use, rather than interior storage for the northern building.
4. Commission change(s) to Staff recommendation:
a. Modification to condition #A.6 in Section VIII to include language that the Commission
strongly recommends retail/commercial uses rather than interior storage at the northeast
corner of the site, although not a requirement.
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VII. EXHIBITS
A. Site Plan (dated: 9/21/2019)
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B. Landscape Plan (dated: 9/21/2019)
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C. Building Elevations & Perspectives
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VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS
A. Planning Division
1. Future development of this site shall comply with the provisions in the Development
Agreement associated with H-2019-0092 (Adera) and the conditions contained herein.
The Development Agreement shall be recorded prior to submittal of a Certificate of
Zoning Compliance and Design Review application for this site.
2. The Developer/Owner shall comply with the specific use standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-
34, Self-Service Storage Facility. The application submitted with the Certificate of
Zoning Compliance and Design Review applications shall demonstrate compliance with
these standards.
3. The site/landscape plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application
shall be revised as follows:
a. A minimum 5-foot wide detached sidewalk shall be depicted along the portion of
Linder Rd. where sidewalk does not exist to the north property boundary in accord
with UDC 11-3A-17C.
b. Depict a minimum of one (1) bicycle parking space on the site per UDC 11-3C-6G in
accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-5C.
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c. A minimum density of one tree per 35 linear feet is required along with shrubs, lawn
or other vegetative groundcover within the street buffers along W. Ustick Rd. and N.
Linder Rd. as set forth in UDC 11-3B-7C; a calculation table should be depicted on
the plan demonstrating compliance with this requirement per the application
checklist.
d. The buffer to future residential uses along the west boundary of the site is required to
be comprised of a mix of evergreen & deciduous trees, shrubs, lawn or other
vegetative groundcover that results in a barrier that allows trees to touch at the time
of tree maturity as set forth in UDC 11-3B-9C in accord with UDC 11-4-3-34.
e. The boundary of the site needs to be enlarged to include the 0.15 acre area on the
south side of the Creason Lateral.
f. The parking calculations depicted on the site plan should be revised to reflect the
number of spaces required based on the square footage of the office (i.e. 896 square
feet).
g. The number of storage units included in the Development Data on the site plan
should be updated based on the number at final design, not to exceed 425.
h. Depict an Irrigation District easement for the Creason Lateral if one exists.
i. Depict the proposed 10-foot wide pathway along W. Ustick Rd. detached from the
curb with a landscaped parkway.
j. A detail of the proposed emergency gate shall be included that provides screening of
the facility in accord with 11-4-3-34D (chainlink with slats does not qualify as an
acceptable screening material).
k. Remove Day Lily as a shrub and show it as a plant instead in the Plant Schedule on
the landscape plan.
l. The 2-way drive aisle in the parking area shall be widened to 25 feet in accord with
UDC Table 11-3C-5.
4. The hours of operation for the storage facility shall be limited to 6:00 am to 11:00 pm in
accord with UDC 11-4-3-34.
5. A public pedestrian easement shall be submitted to the Planning Division for the multi-
use pathway and recorded prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy; the easement
shall extend to the Ustick/Linder Rd. intersection where the new pathway is proposed.
6. Flexibility shall be granted for the future interior storage depicted on the site plan at the
northeast corner of the site to be converted to retail if desired by the Applicant. The
Commission strongly recommended retail/commercial uses rather than interior storage;
however, this is not a requirement.
7. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review application is required to be
submitted to the Planning Division and approved prior to submittal of building permit
applications. Future development shall comply with the design standards listed in the
Architectural Standards Manual.
B. Public Works Department
1. Applicant shall coordinate water and sewer main size and routing with the 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
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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. The applicant shall provide easement(s) for all public water/sewer mains outside of
public right of way (include all water services and hydrants). The easement widths shall
be 20-feet wide for a single utility, or 30-feet wide for two. 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.
3. All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways,
intersecting, crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being developed shall
be tiled 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, and at a
minimum, a compacted gravel road base shall be in place prior to applying for building
permits.
7. All improvements related to public life, safety and health shall be completed prior to
occupancy of the structures.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404
Permitting that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
11. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
12. All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-12-3H.
13. 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.
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14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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, water 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.
C. Fire Department
1. Fire Flow: Commercial and office occupancies will require a fire-flow consistent with
International Fire Code Appendix B to service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall
be placed per Appendix C.
2. Water Supply: Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire
Department or their designee in accordance with International Fire Code Section (IFC)
508.5.4 as follows:
a. Fire hydrants shall have a Storz LDH connection in place of the 4 ½” outlet. The
Storz connection may be integrated into the hydrant or an approved adapter may be
used on the 4 1/2" outlet.
b. Fire hydrants shall have the Storz outlet face the main street or parking lot drive aisle.
c. Fire hydrants shall be placed on corners when spacing permits.
d. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10’.
e. Fire hydrants shall be placed 18” above finished grade to the center of the Storz
outlet.
f. Fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of the Meridian Water Dept.
Standards.
g. Show all proposed or existing hydrants for all new construction or additions to
existing buildings within 1,000 feet of the project.
3. Roadways: In accordance with International Fire Code Section 503.2.5 and Appendix D,
any roadway greater than 150 feet in length that is not provided with an outlet shall be
required to have an approved turn around. Phasing of the project may require a temporary
approved turn around on streets greater than 150' in length with no outlet. Cul-D-Sacs
shall be 96’ in diameter minimum and shall be signed “No Parking Fire Lane” per
International Fire Code Sections 503.3 & D103.6.
4. Roadways: All entrances, internal roads, drive aisles, and alleys shall have a turning
radius of 28’ inside and 48’ outside, per International Fire Code Section 503.2.4.
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5. Roadways: Emergency response routes and fire lanes shall not be allowed to have traffic
calming devices installed without prior approval of the Fire Code Official. National Fire
Protection IFC 503.4.1.
6. Access: Operational fire hydrants, temporary or permanent street signs, and access roads
with an all-weather surface are required to be installed before combustible construction
material is brought onto the site, as set forth in International Fire Code Section (IFC)
501.4.
7. Access: All electric gates are required to be 20’ in width and equipped with a Fire
Department key switch as set forth in International Fire Code Section 503.6 & National
Fire Protection Standard 1141, Section 5.3.17.3.
8. Access: This project will be required to provide a 20’ wide swing or rolling emergency
access gate as set forth in International Fire Code Sections 503.5 and 503.6. The gate
shall be equipped with a Knoxbox padlock which has to be ordered via the website
www.knoxbox.com. All gates at the entrance to fire lanes shall be located a minimum of
30 feet from the roadway and shall open away from the roadway, unless other provisions
are made for safe personnel operations as set forth in National Fire Protection
Association 1141, Section 5.3.16 - 2017 edition.
9. Access: Provide a Fire Department Key box entry system for the complex prior to
occupancy as set forth in International Fire Code Section 506.
10. Addressing: The applicant shall work with Public Works and Planning Department staff
to provide an address identification plan and a sign which meets the requirements of the
City of Meridian sign ordinance and is placed in a position that is plainly legible and
visible from the street or road fronting the property, as set forth in International Fire Code
Section 505.1 and Meridian Amendment 104-4-1.
D. Police Department
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/0/doc/177230/Page1.aspx
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/0/doc/178356/Page1.aspx
E. Park’s Department
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/0/doc/177504/Page1.aspx
F. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ):
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/DocView.aspx?id=177195&dbid=0
G. Central District Health Department (CDHD):
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/0/doc/177499/Page1.aspx
H. Ada County Highway District (ACHD):
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/0/doc/177537/Page1.aspx
I. Idaho Transportation Department (ITD):
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/0/doc/178103/Page1.aspx
J. Nampa-Meridian Irrigation District (NMID)
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/0/doc/177499/Page1.aspx
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IX. FINDINGS
Conditional Use Permit (UDC 11-5B-6E)
The Commission shall base its determination on the Conditional Use Permit request upon
the following:
a. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the
dimensional and development regulations in the district in which the use is located.
The Commission finds that the subject property is large enough to accommodate the proposed
use and dimensional and development regulations of the C-C district (see Analysis, Section V
for more information).
b. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in
accord with the requirements of this Title.
The Commission finds that the proposed use is consistent with the future land use map
designation of MU-C and is allowed as a conditional use in UDC Table 11-2B-2 in the C-C
zoning district. Further, the Commission finds the proposed use of the site is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan in that the proposed storage facility will provide a needed service
within close proximity to residential uses. Additional retail uses will be provided in the future
to contribute to the mix of uses desired in this area.
c. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance will be compatible with other
uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the
general vicinity and that such use will not adversely change the essential character of the
same area.
The Commission finds that if the applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this
report, the operation of the proposed self-service storage facility should be compatible with
other uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing and intended character of the
area.
d. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed, will not
adversely affect other property in the vicinity.
The Commission finds that if the applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this report,
the proposed use will not adversely affect other property in the area.
e. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services
such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures,
refuse disposal, water, and sewer.
The Commission finds that essential public services are available to this property and that the
use will be adequately served by these facilities.
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