HomeMy WebLinkAboutSutherland Farm Subdivision No. 3 FP-04-021
BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
CIC 04/13/04
IN THE MATTER OF THE
APPLICATION OF SUTHERLAND
FARM, INC., FOR 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.,
LOCATED APPROXIMATELY Y,
MILE EAST OF S. EAGLE ROAD
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF E. EASY
JET DRIVE (E. GIRDNER LN.).
CASE NO. FP-04-021
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
This matter coming before the City Council for Final Plat approval pursuant to
Meridian City Code § 12-3-7 on April 13, 2004, and the Council finding that the Administrative
Review is complete ITom Sonya Allen for the Planning and Zoning Department, and Bruce
Freckleton, Engineering Technician III, dated: Hearing Date: April 13, 2004, to the Mayor and
Council, and that Anna Powell Planning Director for the Planning and Zoning Department,
commented at the hearing, and the Council having considered the requirements of the preliminary
plat the Council takes the following action:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR SUTHERLAND FARM
SUBDIVISION NO. 31 (FP-04-02l)
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1.
The Final Plat of"PLA T SHOWING SUTHERLAND FARM SUBDIVISION NO.3,
A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST Y, OF SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 1
EAST, BOISE MERIDIAN, MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, 2004, DEVELOPER:
SUTHERLAND FARM, INc., 3895 GIRDNET, MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642, J-U-B ENGINEERS,
INC., ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PLANNERS, BOISE, IDAHO, 11965FPl, 03/04/04, SHEET I
OF 3", Sutherland Farm, Inc., Developer, is Conditionally Approved subject to those conditions of
Staff comments as set forth in the Memorandum to the Mayor and City Council ITom Bruce
Freckleton, Engineering Technician III, and Sonya Allen for the Planning and Zoning Department,
dated: Hearing Date: April 13, 2004, listing 15 SITE SPECIFIC COMMENTS I FINAL PLAT and
11 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto marked
Exhibit "A", and consisting of five pages, and by this reference incorporated herein, and the
additional requirements ITom the action of the Council taken at their April 13, 2004 meeting as
follows, to-wit:
1.1
Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health
Department as follows:
The Central District Health Department requires after written
approval ITom the appropriate entities are submitted, they can approve
this proposal for central sewage and central water; that plans must be
submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Health and
Welfare, Division of Environmental Quality for central sewage and
central water; that run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding
problem; and it is suggested that stormwater be pretreated through a
grassy swale prior to discharge to the subsurface to prevent impact to
groundwater and surface water quality; that engineers and architects
should obtain current best management practices for stormwater
disposal and design a stormwater management system that is
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR SUTHERLAND FARM
SUBDIVISION NO. 31 (FP-04-02l)
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preventing groundwater and surface water degradation. Manuals for
guidance:
1. State ofIdaho Catalog of Storm water Best Management Practices
For Idaho Cities And Counties. Prepared by the Idaho Division
Of Environmental Quality, July 1997.
2. Stormwater Best Management Practices Guidebook. Prepared by
City of Boise Public Works Department, May 2000.
1.2
Adopt the Recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Department
as follows:
I. Pathway constructed to current pathway standards.
2.
The final plat upon which there is contained the Certification and signature of the City
Clerk and the City Engineer verifying that the plat meets the City's requirements shall be signed only
at such time as:
1.
The Plat dimensions are approved by the City Engineer; and
2.
The City Engineer has verified that all off-site improvements are completed
and/or the appropriate letter of credit or cash has been issued guaranteeing the
completion of off-site and required on-site improvements.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
AND RIGHT TO REGULA TORY TAKINGS ANALYSIS
The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, the Owner may
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.
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR SUTHERLAND FARM
SUBDIVISION NO. 31 (FP-04-02l)
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Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of
Meridian, pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521. An affected person being a person who has an interest
in real property which may be adversely affected by this decision 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.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the
day Of~, 2004.
\3*'
Attest:
Dated: m~ o?S.~o04
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR SUTHERLAND FARM
SUBDIVISION NO. 31 (FP-04-02l)
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MAYOR
Tammy de Weerd
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CITY HALL
(208) 888-4433 - Fax 887-4813
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Keith Bird
Wiiiiam LM. Na!)'
Shaun Wardie
Charles M. Rountree
PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING DEPAR1MENT
(208) 887-2211 - Fax 898-9S5i
IDAHO
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
(208) 466-9272 - FAX 466-4405
STAFF REPORT:
Hearing Date: April 13, 2004
To:
Mayor, City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
Sonya Allen, Assistant City PlannerLyJ/ cd
Bruce Freckleton, Senior Engineering Tech. ~
From:
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. (File No. FP-O4-021)
We have reviewed the above-referenced submittal and offer the following comments, 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 R-4 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 Y2 mile east of S. Eagle Road on
the north side ofE. Easy Jet 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 to this
change.
Exhibit 'A' Page 1 0£5
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Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: April 13, 2004
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Staff recommends approval of the third phase of Sutherland Farm Subdivision with the
comments and conditions stated in this report.
SITE SPECIFIC REOUIREMENTSIFINAL PLAT
1.
Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved Preliminary Plat (PP-02-004), Planned
Development (CUP-02-00S), 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-point connection to the culinary 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.
3.
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.
s.
Sanitary sewer service to this site shall be via mainline extension ITom main lines
installed for phase one. Applicant 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 ITom main lines
installed for phase one. Applicant will be responsible to construct the water mains to
and through this proposed development.
7.
Applicant 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 Acknowledgement.
Graphically depict an 8-foot wide Public Utilities, Irrigation and Drainage Easement
along the east side of Lot 15, Block II. This extra width is required due to the location
of a pressure irrigation main.
10.
Graphically depict a 10-foot wide building setback along the north side of Lot 9, Block
Exhibit' A' Page 2 of 5
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15.
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 Ridenbaugh 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 Ibs.
Turning radius must be 28-feet measured on the inside and 48-feet on the
outside.
Please add or revise the following plat notes:
(1.) Building setbacks and dimensional standards in this subdivision shall be in
compliance with the applieaèle zeniHg regelaâÐHG of the City efMeridiafl, Ièaào.
Title II and Title 12 of the Meridian Citv Code unless otherwise modified bv
Conditional Use Permit (CUP-O2-00S). 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.
Staffs 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.
GENERAL REOUIREMENTS
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.
Exhibit 'A' Page 3 of5
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10.
11.
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 for 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 (25Ow) and One-Hundred watt (lOOw), 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 are 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 ITom 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 ITom the Ada County Street Name Committee, approving the
subdivision and street names. Make any corrections necessary to conform.
Applicant's engineer will be required to submit a signed, stamped statement certifying
that all street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three feet above the
highest established normal groundwater elevation.
Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian's Water Deputy Fire Chief
and the Public Works Department.
Provide five-foot-wide sidewalks in accordance with City Ordinance Section l2-S-2.K.
Sidewalks are to provide a clear five-foot-wide walkway pathway without encroachment
of mailbox structures.
All development shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair
Housing Act.
No building permits shall be issued within the development until a final plat has been
recorded for this subdivision.
Exhibit 'A' Page 4 of 5
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.
Exhibit 'A' Page 5 0[5