CC - 2019-12-11 Comp Plan Changes Memo from Caleb HoodMemo
To: Mayor & City Council
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 12/11/2019
Re: New Comprehensive Plan Changes for Adoption
During the November 19th hearing, Council took testimony from many members of the
community regarding the draft, new Comprehensive Pla n. On November 26th, Council
directed Staff to make changes to the draft Plan. Below is a summary of changes made.
The full Draft Plan, including an updated Future Land Use Map can be found here:
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/DocView.aspx?id=180649&dbid=0
TEXT Changes:
New Policy, Chapter 3
3.07.01F - Provide a minimum one-acre lot when proposing residential development adjacent to
existing rural estate residential properties that are 5-acres and where transitional buffers such
as roadways and linear open space do not exist.
New Text, for General Guidance (added to the end), under the Future Land Use Map
section in Chapter 3. Note: Sample Zoning is being removed from the residential
designations, but being retained for non-residential designations
Sample zoning listed in the future land use designation descriptions does not preclude the use
of other zoning districts provided the proposed project is consistent with the description of the
land use designation.
Revised text, for the Low Density Residential designation (Chapter 3)
This designation allows for the development of single-family homes on large and estate lots at
gross densities of three dwelling units or less per acre. These areas often transition between
existing rural residential and urban properties. Developments need to respect agricultural
heritage and resources, recognize view sheds and open spaces, and maintain or improve the
overall atmosphere of the area. The use of open spaces, parks, trails, and other appropriate
means should enhance the character of the area. Density bonuses may be considered with the
provision of additional public amenities such as a park, school, or land dedicated for public
services.
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Changes:
Magic Bridge Area (Locust Grove/I-84/Eagle Road/Magic View)
The Council directed a Mixed Use Neighborhood (MU-N) designation for most of the Locust
View Heights properties, with some Commercial (COM) along Locust Grove Road and Medium
Density Residential (MDR) adjacent to Woodbridge Subdivision. The lands east of Locust View
Heights, in Magic View Subdivision, is proposed to go from “Office” to mostly MU-N with MDR
around Woodbridge.
El Gato - Black Cat – McDermott – Railroad Corridor
The Steering Committee (SC) recommended a large portion of this area for an Industrial (IND)
designation; it is mostly designated Low Density Residential (LDR) on the FLUM today. The
Council directed some IND north of the Railroad tracks and west of the Purdham Drain. This is
substantially less area planned for IND than what the SC or P&Z Commission recommended.
Other FLUM Requests Directed by Council
Franklin Road, ¼ mile west of Cloverdale – change from Mixed Use Regional (MU-R) to IND
Gemtone (Pine/Hickory area) – change from Mixed Use Community (MU-C) to Mixed Use Non-
Residential (MU-NR)
NEC Locust Grove/McMillan – change from MU-N to COM
NWC Ustick/McDermott (SH-16) – change from Mixed Use Interchange (MU-I) to MU-R