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Tammy de Weard
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STAFF REPORT: Hearing Date: April 13, 2yy0,,~~04~(T
To: Mayor, City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission RF C L' 1 v ~~
From: Sonya Allen, Assistant City Plannelp R APR 0 9 ~IJ04
Bruce Freckleton, Senior Engineering Tech. City Of 1Vleriliian
City Clerk. Of&ce.
Re: Sutherland Farm Subdivision No. 3
Request for Final Plat Approval of 36 Single-family Residential Building
Lots on 12.9 Acres in an R-4 Zone for Sutherland Farm Subdivision No. 3,
by Sutherland Farm, Inc. (Fide No. FP-04-021)
We have reviewed the above-referenced submittal and offer the following wmmeats, as
conditions of approval. These conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly
modified or deleted by motion of the Meridian City Council:
APPLICATION SUMMARY & LOCATION
The applicant, Sutherland Farm, Inc., has requested approval for the third phase of Sutherland
Farm Subdivision. This phase consists of 36 single-family residential building lots and 8
common area lots on 12.9 acres in an R11 zone. The gross density of Phase No. 3 is
approximately 2.79 dwelling units/acre. The net density is approximately 5.23 dwelling
units/acre.
Sutherland Farm Subdivision No. 3 is located approXimately'/x mile east of S. Eagle Road on
the north side ofE. Easy let Drive (E. Girdner Ln.).
A Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Development was approved for this project which
allowed for the minimum lot size to be reduced to 6,500 s.f. for detached homes.
The final plat that was submitted shows three less lots than was approved on the preliminary
plat. Two of these were in Block 12, and one was in Block 11. Staff has no objection io this
change.
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: April 13, 2004
Page 2 of S
Staff recommends approval of the third phase of Sutherland Farm Subdivision with the
comments and conditions stated in this report.
SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/FINAL PLAT
1. Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved Preliminary Plat (PP-02-004), Planned
Development (CUP-02-005), and Development Agreement (Inst. #102143307).
2. The pressurized irrigation system within this development is to be owned and
maintained by the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District. The City of Meridian requires
that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of water. If a
creek or well source is not available, a single«poirn connection to the c4linary water
system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized, the developer shall be
responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature on
the final plat by the Meridian City Engineer.
Fencing shall be constructed in conformance with Preliminary Plat Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law No. 3, page 4 and MCC 12-4-10.
4. No more than 101 building permits shall be issued within Sutherland Farm Subdivision
until a secondary emergency vehicle access to Eagle Road is completed. Secondary
access road shall be built in accordance to Meridian Fire Department loading
requirements.
5. Sanitary sewer service to this site shall be via mainline extension from main lines
installed for phase one. Applicarn will be responsible to construct the sewer mains to and
through this proposed development. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and
routing with the Public Works Department.
6. ,Municipal water service to this site shall be via main line extensions from main lines
installed for phase one. Applicant will be responsible to construct the water mains to
and through this proposed development.
7. Applicam shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and
construction inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to
signature on the final plat per Resolution 02-374.
8. Complete the Certificate of Owners and its accompanying Acknowledgemern.
9. Graphically depict an 8-foot wide Public Utilities, Irrigation and Drainage Easement
along the east side of Lot 15, Block 11. This extra width is required due to the location
of a pressure imgation main.
10: Graphically depict a 10-foot wide building setback along the north side of Lot 9, Block
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Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: April 13, 2004
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11, and make reference to plat note 15.
11. There are numerous discrepancies between the Legal Description of the Certificate of
Owner's and the corresponding data shown on the face of the plat. Please make all
necessary corrections so that the two match.
12. Complete the recording information of Sutherland Farm Subdivision No.2 on the face of
the plat.
13. Please revise the Landscape Plan as follows:
a. Revise the fencing plan to be in conformance with Preliminary Plat Finding #3
which states that fencing adjacent to pathways shall not be over three feet in
height if constructed of a solid material, and shall not be more than four feet in
height if it is non-sight obscuring. This requirement applies only to the fencing
adjacent to the pathway along the ltidenbaugh Canal, not the micropath fencing.
b. Remove bollards on Lot 10, Block 11 and provide a 20-foot wide improved
surface for an emergency fire access road capable of supporting 70,000 lbs.
Turning radius must be 28-feet measured on the inside and 48-feet on the
outside.
14. Please add or revise the following plat notes:
(1.) Building setbacks and dimensional standards in this subdivision shall be in
compliance with w ~• ~'~^ .~..«:,. ,.c«t,e ~:.~ ~F~~~;d;~dohss
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conditional Use Permit (CUP-02-005) which allowed for a reduction in lot size
(10.) Complete recording information.
(12.) Complete recording information.
(13.) Add Lot 12, Block 11 as a common lot.
15. Staff s failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved preliminary
plat, conditional use permit or development agreement does not relieve Applicant of
responsibility for compliance.
G NE U MENT
1. All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting,
crossing or lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per
City Ordinance 12-4-13. Plans will need to be approved by the appropriate
irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association, with written confirmation of said
approval submitted to the Public Works Department.
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Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: April 13, 2004
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2. Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be
removed from their domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. Wells
may be used far non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.
3. Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, pressurized
irrigation system approved and activated, drainage lots constructed, fencing installed,
and road base approved by the Ada County Highway District prior to applying for
building permits. All development improvements, including fencing, micro-paths,
irrigation, and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining certificates
of occupancy. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required
for all fencing, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc, prior to signature on the
final plat.
4. Two-Hundred-fifty watt (250w) and One-Hundred watt (100w), high-pressure sodium
streetlights will be required at locations designated by the Public Works Department. All
streetlights shall be installed at subdivider's expense. Typical locations aze at street
intersections and/or fire hydrants. Final design locations and quantity are determined
after power designs are completed by Idaho Power Company. Street light contractor to
obtain design and permit from the Public Works Department prior commencing
installations.
5. Compaction test results must be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all
building pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
6. Submit "Final" letter from the Ada County Street Name Committee, approving the
subdivision and street names. Make any corrections necessary to conform.
7 Applicant's engineer will be required to submit a signed, stamped statement certifying
that ali street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three feet above the
highest established normal groundwater elevation.
8. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian's Water Deputy Fire Chief
and the Public Works Department.
9. Provide five-foot-wide sidewalks in accordance with City Ordinance Section 12-5-2.K.
Sidewalks are to provide a clear five-foot-wide walkway pathway without encroachment
of mailbox structures.
10. All development shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair
Housing Act.
11. No building permits shall be issued within the development until a final plat has been
recorded for this subdivision.
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Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: April 13, 2004
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Sutherland Farm Subdivision No. 3 with the
above stated comments and conditions.
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