HomeMy WebLinkAboutSutherland Farm Subdivision No. 4 CUP-04-009
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
CIC 06/08/04
CIC 06/15/04
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR 79 BUILDING
LOTS AND 8 COMMON LOTS IN A
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ON 16.1 ACRES
FOR SUTHERLAND FARM
SUBDIVISION NO.4 IN AN R-8
ZONE, LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY Y, A MILE
SOUTH OF OVERLAND ROAD ON
THE EAST SIDE OF S. EAGLE
ROAD, MERIDIAN, IDAHO
Case No. CUP-04-009
FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND
DECISION AND ORDER
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT
SUTHERLAND FARM, INC.,
APPLICANT
The above entitled conditional use permit application having come before the City
Council on June 8, 2004 and continued until June 15,2004, at the hour of7:00 p.m., at Meridian
City Hall, 33 East Idaho Street, Meridian, Idaho, and Anna Powell Planning Director for the
Planning and Zoning Department, appeared and testified, and the City Council having duly
considered the evidence and the record in this matter and the Recommendations to City Council
issued by the Planning and Zoning Commission who conducted a public hearing and the Council
having heard and taken oral and written testimony, and having duly considered the matter, the
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City Council hereby makes the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision and
Order to-wit:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1.
A notice of a public hearing on the conditional use permit was published for two
(2) consecutive weeks prior to the said public hearing scheduled for June 8, 2004 and continued
until June 15, 2004, before the City Council, the first publication appearing and written notice
having been mailed to property owners or purchasers of record within three hundred feet (300')
of the external boundaries of the property under consideration more than fifteen (15) days prior to
said hearing and with the notice of public hearing having been posted upon the property under
consideration more than one week before said hearing and the copies of all notices were made
available to newspaper, radio and television stations as public service announcements; and the
matter having been duly considered by the City Council at the June 8, 2004 and continued until
June 15, 2004, public hearings; and the applicant, affected property owners, and government
subdivisions providing services within the planning jurisdiction ofthe City of Meridian, having
been given full opportunity to express comments and submit evidence.
2.
There has been compliance with all notice and hearing requirements set forth in
Idaho Code §67-6509, 6512, and Meridian City Code §§ 11-15-5 and 11-17-5 as evidenced by
the Affidavit of Mailing, and the Affidavit of Publication and Proof of Posting filed with the staff
report.
3.
This proposed development request is in an R-4 zone and by reason of the
provisions ofthe Meridian City Code § 11-17-4, a public hearing was required before the City
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Council on this application.
4.
The property is located approximately 1/2 a mile south of Overland Road on the
east side ofS. Eagle Road, Meridian, Idaho.
5.
The owner of record of the subject property is Sutherland Farm, Inc., and they
have submitted notarized consent for the subject application.
6.
The Applicant is Sutherland Farm, Inc.
7.
The subject property is currently zoned R-4. There is, however, an application for
re-zone to R-8 (Medium Density Residential) before the City Council. The zoning district ofR-8
is defined within the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance, Section 11-7-2.
8.
The proposed application requests a conditional use permit for a residential
neighborhood planned development with 79 building lots and 8 common lots on 16.1 acres. The
Planned Residential Development designation within the City of Meridian Zoning and
Development Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit be obtained for most uses and
exceptions, including those requested by the Applicant. (Meridian City Zoning and Development
Ordinance, Section 11-8-1).
9.
The proposed application is in compliance with the Meridian Comprehensive
Plan, which designates the subject property as Medium Density Residential/Mixed-Use
Community.
10.
The use proposed within the subject application will in fact, constitute a
conditional use as determined by City Ordinance.
11.
The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Zoning, Subdivision and
Development Ordinances codified at Titles II and 12, Meridian City Code and all current zoning
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maps thereof and the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, and Maps and the Ordinance
establishing the Impact Area Boundary.
12.
Giving due consideration to the comment received ITom the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction public facilities and
services required by the proposed development will not impose expense upon the public if the
following conditions of development are imposed and the following is also found to be required
to mitigate the effects of the proposed use and development upon services delivered by political
subdivisions providing services to the subject real property within the planning jurisdiction of the
City of Meridian, subject to the following:
A. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
modified by the P&Z Commission, as follows:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL-CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1.
All conditions of the accompanying Preliminary Plat application shall also be considered
conditions of the CUP.
2.
Provide grasscrete for a width of 14 feet over the City's sewer easement across Lot 7, Block
13.
3.
Restrict fence height on all building lots in Block 13 to 4 feet wherever they are contiguous
with Lot 7.
4.
Reduce the ITontage on Lots 24-27, Block 13 ITom SO' t048' to provide wider accesses into
the park from the west.
s.
Construct a path so that it enters from the northwest corner of the proposed private park,
between lots 23 and 24, continues along the north side of the park and exits between lots 14
and 15 at the northeast corner. This will connect a route ITom the pedestrian easement on Lot
41, Block II through to the micropath on Lot 61, Block 11, which in turn connects to the
multi-use pathway along the Ridenbaugh Canal. The path should also connect to the
patio/gazebo area.
6.
The applicant shall provide a pedestrian connection between the residential area and the
officelcommercial uses in the northwest corner of the project in Lot 61, Block 11. The
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8.
9.
12.
13.
14.
15.
B.
connection shall conform to all Micropath ordinance standards.
7.
The applicant shall add a micropath connecting ITom the sidewalk to the Ridenbaugh
pathway on Lot 56, Block 11. Since the lot is also a sewer easement, it shall be exempt ITom
the tree requirement of the micropath ordinance, but all other micropath standards shall
apply.
ModifY Lot 61, Block II and Lot 7, Block 13 so that all lots containing paths or micropaths
in the project are at least 15 feet wide. The micropathslpaths across these lots shall be at
least 5 feet wide.
Fences along the Ridenbaugh Canal pathway shall be three feet maximum for solid fencing
and four feet for open-vision fencing, in conformance with the original conditions of
approval. The pathway shall be a 10-foot wide asphalt surface.
10.
The project shall conform to the modified dimensional standards, as follows:
. Minimum lot ITontage: 44 feet (detached units), 34 feet (attached units).
. Minimum lot size: 4,400 s.f. (detached units), 3,400 s.f. (attached units).
. Minimum ITont setback: 10 feet (living area and side entry garages), 20 feet (ITont-
loaded garages).
11.
The following amenities are required for the project: The fIrst is a gazebo with a patio area
and benches. The second amenity is proposed to be a picnic area. Both amenities are located
on Lot 7, Block 13 as depicted on the landscape plan.
This conditional use permit shall be subject to the expiration provisions set forth in MCC 11-
17-4.B.
All construction and site improvements shall conform to the requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act and the adopted building and fire codes.
Revised Plans: Staff recommends that the plans be modified in compliance with this report
and any additional conditions ITom the Commission and that the applicant submit 10 copies
of all revised plans (plat and landscape) at least 10 days prior to the next hearing on this
application.
All common drives are approved at 20 feet wide, as depicted on the plat. (Per action of the
Council taken at their June 15,2004 meeting.)
Adopt the Recommendations of the Ada County Highway District as follows:
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Site Soecific Conditions of Aooroval
1.
Construct East Easy Jet Drive as a 36-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter and 5-
foot concrete sidewalks abutting the site, as proposed.
2.
Construct South Bay Star Way as a 52-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter 5-foot
concrete sidewalks and a lO-foot wide median within 66-feet of right-of-way, as
proposed.
3.
Construct East Rolfe Street, South Flame Way, East Quinn Drive and South Nephrite
Way as 36-foot street sections with rolled curb, gutter and S-foot concrete sidewalks
within 50-feet of right-of-way, as proposed.
4.
Construct a residential collector roadway (South Bay Star Way) to intersect East Easy Jet
Drive approximately 475-feet east of the west property line to align with South Bay Star
Way on the south side of Easy Jet Drive, as proposed.
s.
Construct a lO-foot wide median within the public right-of-way of South Bay Star Way,
as proposed. Construct the island so that the roadway around the traffic island maintains
a minimum of a 21-foot street section. The landscape island within the public right-of-
way dedicated by this plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association.
Notes of this shall be required on the final plat.
6.
Other than the access point that has specifically been approved with this application,
direct lot access to Easy Jet Drive and South Bay Star Way is prohibited. Notes of this
shall be required on the final plat.
7.
Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
Standard Conditions of Aooroval
1.
Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside ofthe right-of-way.
2.
All utility relocation costs associated with improving street ITontages abutting the site
shall be borne by the developer.
3.
Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged
during the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at
387-6280 (with file number) for details.
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4.
Utility street cuts in pavernent less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in
writing by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file
numbers) for details.
5.
All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District
Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services
procedures and all applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An
engineer registered in the State ofIdaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
6.
The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building
permit (or other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
7.
Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for
occupancy.
8.
Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in
accordance with Ordinance #198, also known as Ada County Highway District Road
Impact Fee Ordinance.
9.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-
way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the
applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two
full business days prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant
shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare
or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
10.
No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in
writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an
authorized representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon
the applicant to obtain written confirmation of any change ITom the Ada County Highway
District.
ll.
Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances,
plans, or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its
successors in interest advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use
of the subject property unless a waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief
is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought.
C.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health Department as follows:
I. This proposal can be approved for central sewage & central water after written
approval ITom appropriate entities is submitted.
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2. The Applicant's central sewage and central water plans must be submitted to and
approved by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Division of Environmental
Quality.
3. Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
4. Stormwater shall be pretreated through a grassy swale prior to discharge to the
subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water quality.
5. The Engineers and architects involved with the design of the subject project shall
obtain current best management practices for stormwater disposal and design a
stoffilwater management system that prevents groundwater and surface water
degradation.
D.
Adopt the Recommendations ofNampa Meridian Irrigation District as follows:
I. Applicant shall apply for a land use change application prior to final platting.
2. All laterals and waste ways must be protected.
3. All municipal surface drainage must be retained on site. If any surface drainage leaves
the site, the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District must review drainage plans.
4. The Developer must comply with Idaho Code 31-3805.
5. NMID recommends that irrigation water be made available to all developments within
the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District.
E.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1.
One and two family dwellings will require a fire flow of 1,000 gallons per minute
available for duration of2 hours to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be
placed an average of 400' apart. International Fire Code Appendix C.
2.
Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
a. Fire hydrants shall have the 4 y," outlet face the main street or
parking lot aisle.
The fire hydrant shall not face a street which does not have addresses
on it.
Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works spec.
Locations with fire hydrants shall have the curb painted red 10' to
each side of the hydrant location.
b.
c.
d.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
F.
Fire hydrants shall be placed on corners.
Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within
10'.
All entrance and internal roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48'
outside radius.
e.
f.
Provide a 20' wide Fire Lane for all internal and external roadways.
Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before
combustible construction begins.
To increase emergency access to the site a minimum of two points of access will be
required for any portion of the project, which serves more than 50 homes. +fie
applieaat shall previèe a staB street te the prep6f!y to the (\':estleast4J,eFth/soat1J.).
The two entrances shall be separated by no less than Y2 the diagonal measurement of
the project. (Deleted second sentence per City Council action at their June 15,2004
meeting.)
Building setbacks shall be per the Building Code for one and two story construction.
The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards and shall have a clear
driving surface, available at all times, which is 20' wide. Streets with less than a 29'
street width shall have no parking. Streets with less than 33' shall have parking only
on one side.
Maintain a separation of 5' from the building to the dumpster enclosure.
Lot 43, Block 11, shall be posted "No Parking", fire lane, per the International Fire
Code.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Police Department as follows:
1.
To increase emergency access to the site, the applicant shall provide an
emergency access on Lot 41, Block 11. The Applicant has submitted a revised
plat/site plan to reflect this requirement.
G.
Adopt the Recommendations of Sanitary Services as follows:
1.
SSC will not provide trash pick-up services utilizing the common driveways.
Prior to release of building permits for homes that take access ITom the common
driveways, the developer shall install a concrete pad at the end of the common
drive no more than five (5) feet behind the sidewalk. The pad shall be of
sufficient area to accommodate the receptacles of the residences that take access
ITom the common driveway. Receptacles shall be placed on the concrete pad on
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collection day in a manner that does not cause a nuisance.
H.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Parks Department as follows:
1.
Pathway and Trail Standards: The proposed pathway and/or trail shall meet
the standards as set forth in the August 2003 Comprehensive Parks and
Recreation System Plan, pgs. 3-2 and 3-3, sections B & C.
2.
Standard for City to assume Maintenance of a section of Pathway: The
pathway must connect ITom one major arterial to another, either an easement
or ownership deed must be granted before the city will assume the
maintenance of any section of pathway.
13.
There are no significant existing trees that affect the consideration of this
application.
14.
It is found that the subject property is large enough to accommodate the requested
use and all other required features. All residential lots are of adequate size and shape to
accommodate homes that would comply with the proposed bulk and dimensional standards.
15.
The current Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designates the subject property as
"Medium Density Residential." It is found that if the modifications required in the staff report are
done, the application will meet the requirements of the Planned Development and other Zoning
Ordinances.
16.
It is found that the design concept is compatible with the intended character of the
area.
17.
It is not anticipated that the proposed development will have an adverse impact on
the surrounding property.
18.
It is found that the proposed uses can be adequately served by all essential public
services and facilities. Drainage will be retained on site.
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19.
It is found that the requested uses will not create excessive additional
requirements at public costs for public facilities and services. Additionally, it is found that the
proposed rezone would not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
20.
It is found that the proposed R -8 zoning designation of the property does not
inherently allow uses that will generate activities, processes, materials, equipment, and
conditions that are detrimental to the general welfare of the community.
21.
It is found that the proposed R-8 zoning will not interfere with general traffic
patterns on any public streets. Review of the revised ACHD staff report will provide a full report
on the traffic issues.
22.
It is found that there are no existing mature trees on the site. The applicant has
submitted an original boundaryltopo map that shows original tree cover and none are found on
the subject property.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1.
The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the "Local
Land Use Planning Act of 1975" hereinafter referred to for convenience as the "Act" codified at
Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (LC. §67-6503).
2.
The Meridian City Council may exercise all the powers required and authorized
under the "Act" except the power to adopt ordinances by the establishment of a Planning and
Zoning Commission by ordinance pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-6504 which the City
Council of the City of Meridian has established by the passage of the "City of Meridian Zoning
and Development Ordinance" at Titles XI and XII, Chapter I, Meridian City Code.
3.
As part of a zoning ordinance the City Council can, subject to hearing and notice
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provision required, provide for the process of special and/or conditional use permits which a
proposed use is otherwise prohibited by the terms of the ordinance but allowed with conditions
under the specific provisions of the ordinance which the City of Meridian has done in the
adoption of its zoning ordinances.
4.
The City Council has the duty and responsibility to review the facts and
circumstances of each application for special use permit to determine prior to granting the same
that the evidential showing supports the finding that the following standards are met and that the
proposed development: (Meridian City Code § 11-17-3)
a. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and all yards,
open spaces, parking, landscaping and other features as may be required by this Ordinance;
b. That the proposed use and development plan will be harmonious with the
Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance;
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;
d. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed,
will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity;
e. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and
services such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fife protection, drainage structures,
refuse disposal, water, sewer; or that the person responsible for the establishment of the proposed
conditional use shall be able to provide adequately any such services;
f. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional cost for public
facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community;
g. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes, materials,
equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the
general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors;
h. That the proposed use will have vehicular approaches to the property which shall
be so designed as not to create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets; and
i.
That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a
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natural, scenic or historic feature considered to be of major importance.
s.
Prior to granting a conditional use permit in the Medium Density Residential
District (R-8), a public hearing shall be conducted with notice to be published and provided to
property owners or purchasers of record within three hundred feet (300') of the external
boundaries of the land under consideration for the conditional use permit all in accordance with
the provisions of Meridian City Code § 11-17-5 City of Meridian Zoning and Development
Ordinance, which provides as follows:
"Prior to approving a Conditional Use Permit, the applicant and the Commission and
Council shall follow notice and hearing procedures provided in Chapter 15 of this Title.
Provided, however, that conditional use applications for land in Old Town and in
industrial and commercial districts shall only be required to have one public hearing
which shall be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission; and after the
recommendation of the Commission is made, the application shall go before the City
Council without a public hearing and the Council may approve, deny, or modifY the
recommendation of the Commission."
6.
Following the public hearing and within 45 days after the conclusion of the
public hearing the Commission shall, transmit its recommendations to the Meridian City Council
with supportive reasons. The Commission shall recommend that the application be approved,
approved with conditions or denied. The Commission shall ensure that any approval or approval
with conditions of an application shall be in accordance with Meridian Comprehensive Plan, City
of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance, and Idaho State law. (Meridian City Code §
11-17-6)
7.
When the City Council approves a conditional use permit it may impose
conditions of that approval that reasonably:
A.
Minimize adverse impact on other development;
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B.
Control the sequence and timing of development;
C.
Control the duration of development;
D.
Assure that the development is maintained property;
E.
Designate the exact location and nature of the development;
F.
Require the provision for on-site public facilities or services; and
G.
Require more restrictive standards than those generally required, in this
Ordinance.
8.
The City of Meridian has, by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the
Amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was adopted August 6, 2002,
Resolution No. 02-382 and Maps.
DECISION AND ORDER
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS NOW,
THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING FINDINGS OF FACT
AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, the City Council does hereby ORDER and this does
Order that:
1.
That the above named applicant is granted a conditional use permit for a
residential neighborhood planned development with 79 building lots and 8 common lots on 16.1
acres in a proposed R-8 zone for Sutherland Farm Subdivision No.4 located approximately Y> a
mile south of Overland Road on the east side of S. Eagle Road, Meridian, Idaho, subject to the
following conditions of use and development, subject to the following:
A. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
modified by the P&Z Commission, as follows:
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL-CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1.
All conditions of the accompanying Preliminary Plat application shall also be
considered conditions of the CUP.
2.
Provide grasscrete for a width of 14 feet over the City's sewer easement across Lot 7,
Block 13.
3.
Restrict fence height on all building lots in Block 13 to 4 feet wherever they are
contiguous with Lot 7.
4.
Reduce the ITontage on Lots 24-27, Block 13 ITom 50' to 48' to provide wider
accesses into the park ITom the west.
s.
Construct a path so that it enters ITom the northwest corner of the proposed private
park, between lots 23 and 24, continues along the north side of the park and exits
between lots 14 and 15 at the northeast corner. This will connect a route ITom the
pedestrian easement on Lot 41, Block II through to the micropath on Lot 61, Block
II, which in turn connects to the multi-use pathway along the Ridenbaugh Canal.
The path should also connect to the patio/gazebo area.
6.
The applicant shall provide a pedestrian connection between the residential area and
the office/commercial uses in the northwest corner of the project in Lot 61, Block 11.
The connection shall conform to all Micropath ordinance standards.
7.
The applicant shall add a micropath connecting ITom the sidewalk to the Ridenbaugh
pathway on Lot 56, Block 11. Since the lot is also a sewer easement, it shall be
exempt ITom the tree requirement of the micropath ordinance, but all other micropath
standards shall apply.
8.
Modify Lot 61, Block II and Lot 7, Block 13 so that all lots containing paths or
micropaths in the project are at least 15 feet wide. The micropathslpaths across these
lots shall be at least 5 feet wide.
9.
Fences along the Ridenbaugh Canal pathway shalt be three feet maximum for solid
fencing and four feet for open-vision fencing, in conformance with the original
conditions of approval. The pathway shall be a la-foot wide asphalt surface.
10.
The project shall conform to the modified dimensional standards, as follows:
. Minimum lot frontage: 44 feet (detached units), 34 feet (attached units).
. Minimum lot size: 4,400 s.f. (detached units), 3,400 s.f. (attached units).
. Minimum ITont setback: 10 feet (living area and side entry garages), 20 feet
(ITont-loaded garages).
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11.
The following amenities are required for the project: The first is a gazebo with a
patio area and benches. The second amenity is proposed to be a picnic area. Both
amenities are located on Lot 7, Block 13 as depicted on the landscape plan.
12.
This conditional use permit shall be subject to the expiration provisions set forth in
MCC ll-17-4.B.
13.
All construction and site improvements shall conform to the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the adopted building and fire codes.
14.
Revised Plans: Staff recommends that the plans be modified in compliance with this
report and any additional conditions from the Commission and that the applicant
submit 10 copies of all revised plans (plat and landscape) at least 10 days prior to the
next hearing on this application.
15.
All common drives are approved at 20 feet wide, as depicted on the plat. (Per action
ofthe Council taken at their June 15, 2004 meeting.)
B.
Adopt the Recommendations ofthe Ada County Highway District as follows:
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Construct East Easy Jet Drive as a 36-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter
and 5-foot concrete sidewalks abutting the site, as proposed.
2. Construct South Bay Star Way as a 52-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter
5-foot concrete sidewalks and a lO-foot wide median within 66-feet of right-of-way,
as proposed.
3. Construct East Rolfe Street, South Flame Way, East Quinn Drive and South
Nephrite Way as 36-foot street sections with rolled curb, gutter and S-foot concrete
sidewalks within 50-feet of right-of-way, as proposed.
4. Construct a residential collector roadway (South Bay Star Way) to intersect East
Easy Jet Drive approximately 475-feet east of the west property line to align with
South Bay Star Way on the south side of Easy Jet Drive, as proposed.
S. Construct a 10-foot wide median within the public right-of-way of South Bay Star
Way, as proposed. Construct the island so that the roadway around the traffic island
maintains a minimum ora 21-foot street section. The landscape island within the
public right-of-way dedicated by this plat shall be owned and maintained by a
homeowners association. Notes of this shall be required on the final plat.
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9.
6. Other than the access point that has specifically been approved with this application,
direct lot access to Easy Jet Drive and South Bay Star Way is prohibited. Notes of
this shall be required on the fmal plat.
7. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
Standard Conditions of ADDroval
1.
Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
2.
All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the
site shall be borne by the developer.
3.
Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be
damaged during the construction of the proposed development. Contact
Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file number) for details.
4.
Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless
approved in writing by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at
387-6258 (with file numbers) for details.
5.
All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway
District Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements,
Construction Services procedures and all applicable ACHD Ordinances unless
specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall
prepare and certify all improvement plans.
6.
The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of
building permit (or other required permits), which incorporates any required
design changes.
7.
Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all
applicable requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District
approval for occupancy.
8.
Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction
in accordance with Ordinance #198, also known as Ada County Highway District
Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
It is the responsibility ofthe applicant to verify all existing utilities within the
right-of-way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities
damaged by the applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-
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C.
800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking ground within
ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-
6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during
any phase of construction.
10.
No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they
are in writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized
representative and an authorized representative of the Ada County Highway
District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written confirmation of
any change ITom the Ada County Highway District.
11.
Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the
subject of this application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules,
regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at
the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises the Highway District of
its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a
waiverlvariance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to
the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health Department as follows:
2.
3.
4.
5.
D.
1.
This proposal can be approved for central sewage & central water after written
approval ITom appropriate entities is submitted.
The Applicant's central sewage and central water plans must be submitted to and
approved by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Division of
Environmental Quality.
Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
Stormwater shall be pretreated through a grassy swale prior to discharge to the
subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water quality.
The Engineers and architects involved with the design of the subject project shall
obtain current best management practices for stormwater disposal and design a
stormwater management system that prevents groundwater and surface water
degradation.
Adopt the Recommendations ofNampa Meridian Irrigation District as follows:
1.
Applicant shall apply for a land use change application prior to final platting.
2.
All laterals and waste ways must be protected.
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3.
All municipal surface drainage must be retained on site. If any surface
drainage leaves the site, the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District must review
drainage plans.
4.
The Developer must comply with Idaho Code 31-3805.
s.
NMID recommends that irrigation water be made available to all
developments within the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District.
E.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1. One and two family dwellings will require a fire flow of 1,000 gallons per minute
available for duration of 2 hours to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be
placed an average of 400' apart. International Fire Code Appendix C.
2. Final approval ofthe fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
a. Fire hydrants shall have the 4 Yz" outlet face the main street or
parking lot aisle.
The fire hydrant shall not face a street which does not have addresses
on it.
Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works spec.
Locations with fire hydrants shall have the curb painted red 10' to
each side of the hydrant location.
Fire hydrants shall be placed on corners.
Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within
10'.
3. All entrance and internal roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside
radius.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
4. Provide a 20' wide Fire Lane for all internal and external roadways.
5. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before
combustible construction begins.
6. To increase emergency access to the site a minimum of two points of access will be
required for any portion of the project, which serves more than 50 homes. The applieaat
shall pFeviàe a staB street te the propeffy te the (y,'eat/eastffieFtfi/soHth). The two
entrances shall be separated by no less than Yz the diagonal measurement of the project.
(Deleted second sentence per City Council action at their June 15, 2004 meeting.)
7. Building setbacks shall be per the Building Code for one and two story construction.
8. The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards and shall have a clear
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driving surface, available at all times, which is 20' wide. Streets with less than a 29'
street width shall have no parking. Streets with less than 33' shall have parking only on
one side.
9. Maintain a separation of 5' ITom the building to the dumpster enclosure.
10. Lot 43, Block II, shall be posted "No Parking", fire lane, per the International Fire Code.
F.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Police Department as follows:
1. To increase emergency access to the site, the applicant shall provide an emergency
access on Lot 41, Block II. The Applicant has submitted a revised plat/site plan to
reflect this requirement.
G.
Adopt the Recommendations of Sanitary Services as follows:
1.
SSC will not provide trash pick-up services utilizing the common driveways. Prior to
release of building permits for homes that take access ITom the common driveways,
the developer shall install a concrete pad at the end of the common drive no more
than five (5) feet behind the sidewalk. The pad shall be of sufficient area to
accommodate the receptacles of the residences that take access ITom the common
driveway. Receptacles shall be placed on the concrete. pad on collection day in a
manner that does not cause a nuisance.
H.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Parks Department as follows:
1.
Pathway and Trail Standards: The proposed pathway and/or trail shall meet
the standards as set forth in the August 2003 Comprehensive Parks and
Recreation System Plan, pgs. 3-2 and 3-3, sections B & C.
2.
Standard for City to assume Maintenance of a section of Pathway: The
pathway must connect ITom one major arterial to another, either an easement
or ownership deed must be granted before the city will assume the
maintenance of any section of pathway.
2.
The conditions shall be reviewable by the Council pursuant to Meridian City Code
§ 11-17-9.
3.
The above conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall meet
such requirements as a condition of approval of the application for a conditional use permit.
4.
That the City Attorney draft an Order Granting Conditional Use Permit
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in accordance with this Decision, which shall be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then a
copy served by the Clerk upon the applicant, the Planning and Zoning Department, the Public
Works Department and any affected party requesting notice.
NOTICE OF EIGHTEEN (18) MONTH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DURATION
Please take notice that the conditional use permit shall be valid for a maximum period of
eighteen (18) months unless otherwise approved by the council. During this time, the permit
holder must commence the use as permitted in accordance with the conditions of approval,
satisfY the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval, acquire building permits and
commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or in the ground. In this context
"structures" shall include sewer and water lines, streets or building construction. The applicant
has specified in the application and to the commission and council a construction schedule and
completion date for the project. If the completion date specified for the project is exceeded, the
conditional use application shall become null and void. However, the applicant may submit an
application for a time extension on the project for city council review. The application for time
extension shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the deadline for completion of the
project. For projects requiring platting, the final plat must be recorded within this eighteen (18)
month period. For projects with multiple phases, the eighteen (18) month deadline shall apply to
the first phase. In the event that the development is made in successive contiguous segments or
multiple phases, such phases shall be constructed within successive intervals of one year ITom the
original date of approval by the council. If the successive phases are not submitted within one
year intervals, the conditional approval of the future phases shall be null and void. (MCC 11-17-
4.B.)
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NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
AND RIGHT TO REGULATORY 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.
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 the issuance or denial of the
conditional use permit approval 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
6-1£
day of
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ROLL CALL:
COUNCILMAN SHAUN WARDLE
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COUNCILMAN BILL NARY
COUNCILMAN CHARLIE ROUNTREE
COUNCILMAN KEITH BIRD
MAYOR TAMMY deWEERD (TIE BREAKER)
DATED:
1-6-04-
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MOTION:
APPROVED:-----&-
DISAPPROVED:
Attest:
Dated: 1 - '8' - 04
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR 79 BUILDING
LOTS AND 8 COMMON LOTS IN A
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ON 16.1 ACRES
FOR SUTHERLAND FARM
SUBDIVISION NO.4 IN AN R-8
ZONE, LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY Yz A MILE
SOUTH OF OVERLAND ROAD ON
THE EAST SIDE OF S. EAGLE
ROAD, MERIDIAN, IDAHO
SUTHERLAND FARM, INC.,
APPLICANT
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Case No. CUP-04-009
ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
This matter coming before the City Council on June 8, 2004 and continued until
June 15,2004, under the provisions of Meridian City Code § 11-17-4 for final action on
conditional use permit application and the Council having received and approving the
Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission the Council takes the following
action:
2.
That the above named applicant is granted a conditional use permit for a
residential neighborhood planned development with 79 building lots and 8 common lots on 16.1
acres in a proposed R-8 zone for Sutherland Farm Subdivision No.4 located approximately Yz a
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mile south of Overland Road on the east side of S. Eagle Road, Meridian, Idaho, subject to the
following conditions of use and development:
A. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
modified by the P&Z Commission, as follows:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL-CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1.
All conditions of the accompanying Preliminary Plat application shall also be considered
conditions of the CUP.
2.
Provide grasscrete for a width of 14 feet over the City's sewer easement across Lot 7, Block
13.
3.
Restrict fence height on all building lots in Block 13 to 4 feet wherever they are contiguous
with Lot 7.
4.
Reduce the ITontage on Lots 24-27, Block 13 trom SO' to 48' to provide wider accesses into
the park ITom the west.
s.
Construct a path so that it enters ITom the northwest corner of the proposed private park,
between lots 23 and 24, continues along the north side of the park and exits between lots 14
and 15 at the northeast corner. This will connect a route from the pedestrian easement on Lot
41, Block 11 through to the micropath on Lot 61, Block 11, which in turn connects to the
multi-use pathway along the Ridenbaugh Canal. The path should also connect to the
patio/gazebo area.
6.
The applicant shall provide a pedestrian connection between the residential area and the
office/commercial uses in the northwest comer of the project in Lot 61, Block 11. The
connection shall conform to all Micropath ordinance standards.
7.
The applicant shall add a micropath connecting ITom the sidewalk to the Ridenbaugh
pathway on Lot 56, Block II. Since the lot is also a sewer easement, it shall be exempt ITom
the tree requirement of the micropath ordinance, but all other micropath standards shall
apply.
8.
Modify Lot 61, Block 11 and Lot 7, Block 13 so that all lots containing paths or micropaths
in the project are at least 15 feet wide. The micropaths/paths across these lots shall be at
least 5 feet wide.
9.
Fences along the Ridenbaugh Canal pathway shall be three feet maximum for solid fencing
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15.
B.
1.
2.
3.
and four feet for open-vision fencing, in conformance with the original conditions of
approval. The pathway shall be a 10-foot wide asphalt surface.
10.
The project shall conform to the modified dimensional standards, as follows:
. Minimum lot ITontage: 44 feet (detached units), 34 feet (attached units).
. Minimum lot size: 4,400 s.f. (detached units), 3,400 s.f. (attached units).
. Minimum ITont setback: 10 feet (living area and side entry garages), 20 feet (ITont-
loaded garages).
11.
The following amenities are required for the project: The rust is a gazebo with a patio area
and benches. The second amenity is proposed to be a picnic area. Both amenities are located
on Lot 7, Block 13 as depicted on the landscape plan.
12.
This conditional use permit shall be subject to the expiration provisions set forth in MCC 11-
17-4.B.
13.
All construction and site improvements shall conform to the requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act and the adopted building and fire codes.
14.
Revised Plans: Staff recommends that the plans be modified in compliance with this report
and any additional conditions ITom the Commission and that the applicant submit 10 copies
of all revised plans (plat and landscape) at least 10 days prior to the next hearing on this
application.
All common drives are approved at 20 feet wide, as depicted on the plat. (Per action of the
Council taken at their June 15,2004 meeting.)
Adopt the Recommendations of the Ada County Highway District as follows:
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
Construct East Easy Jet Drive as a 36-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter and 5-
foot concrete sidewalks abutting the site, as proposed.
Construct South Bay Star Way as a 52-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter 5-foot
concrete sidewalks and a 10-foot wide median within 66-feet of right-of-way, as
proposed.
Construct East Rolfe Street, South Flame Way, East Quinn Drive and South Nephrite
Way as 36-foot street sections with rolled curb, gutter and S-foot concrete sidewalks
within 50-feet of right-of-way, as proposed.
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5.
6.
7.
4.
Construct a residential collector roadway (South Bay Star Way) to intersect East Easy Jet
Drive approximately 47S-feet east of the west property line to align with South Bay Star
Way on the south side of Easy Jet Drive, as proposed.
s.
Construct a 10-foot wide median within the public right-of-way of South Bay Star Way,
as proposed. Construct the island so that the roadway around the traffic island maintains
a minimum of a 2l-foot street section. The landscape island within the public right-of-
way dedicated by this plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association.
Notes of this shall be required on the final plat.
6.
Other than the access point that has specifically been approved with this application,
direct lot access to Easy Jet Drive and South Bay Star Way is prohibited. Notes of this
shall be required on the final plat.
7.
Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
Standard Conditions of Aooroval
1.
Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
2.
All utility relocation costs associated with improving street ITontages abutting the site
shall be borne by the developer.
3.
Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged
during the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at
387-6280 (with file number) for details.
4.
Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in
writing by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file
numbers) for details.
All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District
Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services
procedures and all applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An
engineer registered in the State ofIdaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building
permit (or other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for
occupancy.
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C.
8.
Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in
accordance with Ordinance #198, also known as Ada County Highway District Road
Impact Fee Ordinance.
9.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-
way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the
applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two
full business days prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant
shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare
or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
10.
No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in
writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an
authorized representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon
the applicant to obtain written confirmation of any change ITom the Ada County Highway
District.
11.
Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances,
plans, or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its
successors in interest advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use
of the subject property unless a waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief
is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health Department as follows:
1. This proposal can be approved for central sewage & central water after written
approval ITom appropriate entities is submitted.
2. The Applicant's central sewage and central water plans must be submitted to and
approved by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Division of Environmental
Quality.
3. Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
4. Stormwater shall be pretreated through a grassy swale prior to discharge to the
subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water quality.
5. The Engineers and architects involved with the design of the subject project shall
obtain current best management practices for stormwater disposal and design a
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stormwater management system that prevents groundwater and surface water
degradation.
D.
Adopt the Recommendations ofNampa Meridian Irrigation District as follows:
I. Applicant shall apply for a land use change application prior to final platting.
2. All laterals and waste ways must be protected.
3. All municipal surface drainage must be retained on site. If any surface drainage leaves
the site, the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District must review drainage plans.
4. The Developer must comply with Idaho Code 31-3805.
5. NMID recommends that irrigation water be made available to all developments within
the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District.
E.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1.
One and two family dwellings will require a fire flow of 1,000 gallons per minute
available for duration of 2 hours to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be
placed an average of 400' apart. International Fire Code Appendix C.
2.
Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
a. Fire hydrants shall have the 4 y," outlet face the main street or
parking lot aisle.
The fire hydrant shall not face a street which does not have addresses
on it.
Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works spec.
Locations with fire hydrants shall have the curb painted red 10' to
each side of the hydrant location.
Fire hydrants shall be placed on corners.
Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within
10'.
All entrance and internal roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48'
outside radius.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
3.
4.
Provide a 20' wide Fire Lane for all internal and external roadways.
5.
Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before
combustible construction begins.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
F.
To increase emergency access to the site a minimum of two points of access will be
required for any portion of the project, which serves more than 50 homes. :¡::fle
apf!lieant shall pRJY4àe a stuB street Ie the pmperty tÐ the (west(eaat/nørth/SÐtitH).
The two entrances shall be separated by no less than Y2 the diagonal measurement of
the project. (Deleted second sentence per City Council action at their June 15,2004
meeting.)
Building setbacks shall be per the Building Code for one and two story construction.
The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards and shall have a clear
driving surface, available at all times, which is 20' wide. Streets with less than a 29'
street width shall have no parking. Streets with less than 33' shall have parking only
on one side.
Maintain a separation of 5' ITom the building to the dumpster enclosure.
Lot 43, Block II, shall be posted "No Parking", fire lane, per the International Fire
Code.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Police Department as follows:
1.
To increase emergency access to the site, the applicant shall provide an
emergency access on Lot 41, Block II. The Applicant has submitted a revised
plat/site plan to reflect this requirement.
G.
Adopt the Recommendations of Sanitary Services as follows:
H.
1.
SSC will not provide trash pick-up services utilizing the common driveways.
Prior to release of building permits for homes that take access ITom the common
driveways, the developer shall install a concrete pad at the end of the common
drive no more than five (5) feet behind the sidewalk. The pad shall be of
sufficient area to accommodate the receptacles ofthe residences that take access
from the common driveway. Receptacles shall be placed on the concrete pad on
collection day in a manner that does not cause a nuisance.
Adopt the Recommendations ofthe Parks Department as follows:
1.
Pathway and Trail Standards: The proposed pathway and/or trail shall meet
the standards as set forth in the August 2003 Comprehensive Parks and
Recreation System Plan, pgs. 3-2 and 3-3, sections B & C.
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2.
Standard for City to assume Maintenance of a section of Pathway: The
pathway must connect &om one major arterial to another, either an easement
or ownership deed must be granted before the city will assume the
maintenance of any section of pathway.
3.
The above conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall meet
such requirements as a condition of approval of the application for a conditional use permit.
4.
Notice to Permit Holder, this conditional use permit is not transferable without
complying with the provisions of Meridian City Code § 11-17-8, a copy of which is attached to
this permit.
NOTICE OF EIGHTEEN (18) MONTH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DURATION
Please take notice that the conditional use permit shall be valid for a maximum period of
eighteen (18) months unless otherwise approved by the council. During this time, the permit
holder must commence the use as permitted in accordance with the conditions of approval,
satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval, acquire building permits and
commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or in the ground. In this context
"structures" shall include sewer and water lines, streets or building construction. The applicant
has specified in the application and to the commission and council a construction schedule and
completion date for the project. If the completion date specified for the project is exceeded, the
conditional use application shall become null and void. However, the applicant may submit an
application for a time extension on the project for city council review. The application for time
extension shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the deadline for completion ofthe
project. For projects requiring platting, the final plat must be recorded within this eighteen (18)
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month period. For projects with multiple phases, the eighteen (18) month deadline shall apply to
the first phase. In the event that the development is made in successive contiguous segments or
multiple phases, such phases shall be constructed within successive intervals of one year ITom the
original date of approval by the council. If the successive phases are not submitted within one
year intervals, the conditional approval of the future phases shall be null and void. (MCC 11-17-
4.8.)
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
AND RIGHT TO REGULATORY 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.
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 the issuance or denial of the
conditional use permit approval 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.
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By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the
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Tammy de
Attest:
By: Jo \ a 11.Ju..Q/n
City Clerk's Office
Dated:
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