HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplicant Response to Staff ReportCity of Meridian
Planning & Zoning Department
33 East Broadway Avenue, Suite 102
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Re: CUP -14-018 - Ada County Dispatch Center
963 E Pine Ave.
Meridian, ID 83642
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PIONEERING ENVIRONMENTS
December 15, 2014
We've reviewed the CUP Staff Report for the above mentioned project with representatives of Ada
County and, in general, agree with the report with the exception of the following items:
Under IX. Analysis
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Item 1, page 5 — Tower to be 'painted a neutral, non -reflective color'. It is the county's position that
painting the tower will be a maintenance burden over time and not the highest and best use of taxpayer
dollars. The county believes utilizing the typical, ubiquitous, galvanized tower structure will reduce
maintenance while minimizing its visual impact. The county proposes galvanizing in lieu of paint.
Item 2, page 5 — Tower'owner to allow the shared use of the tower'. The county agrees that the
tower provides an opportunity for shared use. That being said, because the primary function of the tower
is life safety, some discretion is needed as to the type and amount of shared use. The county proposes
adding 'at the Ada County Sheriff's Department discretion' to the end of the sentence.
Site Plan
Item 2, page 5 —'driveway should be constructed in alignment with driveway stubbed on the east
boundary and a gate installed for an emergency access'. The county takes exception to this
requirement because of the security requirements for this facility. This requirement will limit Ada County's
beneficial use of the property and could prevent the project from being located at this site. As stated in
the Unified Development Code, the intent of the cross access is to reduce traffic on to Pine. Since there
would be no access allowed because of security, the access is of no use. Emergency access is provided
from two different locations on site thus providing the needed redundancy.
Fencing
Page 6 —'applicant is proposing to construct a 6 -foot tall ornamental iron fence...'. This was
incorrectly stated. The county intends to build an 8 -foot tall ornamental iron fence for increased security.
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