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MEMORANDUM
To: William G. Berg, Jr.
From: William F. Nichols
Subject: BY: CONFLUENCE MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR CONDTfIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR BROCKTON
SUBDIVISION IN AN L-O ZONE
File No.: CUP-04-012
Date: July 22, 2004
Will:
Please find attached the original FINDINGS OF FACT CONCLUSIONS OF
LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBJECT
TO CONDITIONS and ORDER for the above matter. Please place this matter upon the Consent
Agenda for Council discussion and decision.
If you should have any questions please give me a call.
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
C/C 07/13/04
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPOSED
BROCKTON SUBDIVISION WITH
REQUEST FOR REDUCTION TO
REQUIRED LANDSCAPE BUFFER
ALONG NORTH, SOUTH, AND
WEST BOUNDARIES AND
REDUCED OR NOT LOT
FRONTAGE IN AN L-O ZONE,
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
LOCUST GROVE ROAD,
APPROXIMATELY '/ OF A MILE
NORTH OF USTICK ROAD,
WITHIN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP
4 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST,
MERIDIAN, IDAHO
CONFLUENCE MANAGEMENT,
LLC,
APPLICANT
Case No. CUP-04-012
FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND
DECISION AND ORDER
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT
The above entitled conditional use permit application having come before the City
Council on July 13, 2004, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Idaho Street,
Meridian, Idaho, and Anna Borchers Canning Planning Director for the Planning and Zoning
Department, Becky McKay, Joe Canning, and Beverly Donohue, appeared and testified, and the
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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 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 July 13, 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 July 13, 2004, public hearings; and the applicant, affected property
owners, and government subdivisions providing services within the planning jurisdiction of the
City of Meridian, having been given full opporhxnity 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.
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3. This proposed development request is in an RUT zone and by reason of the
provisions of the Meridian City Code § 11-17-4, a public hearing was required before the City
Council on this application.
4. The property is located on the west side of Locust Grove Road, approximately'/
of a mile north of Ustick Road, within Section 31, Township 4 North, Range 1 East, Meridian,
Idaho.
The owners of record of the subject property are Herbert and Cynthia Lee, and
Herb Lee has provided notarized consent for the subject application.
6. Applicant is Confluence Management, LLC.
7. The subject property is currently zoned RUT by Ada County. There is, however,
an application for annexation and zoning to L-O (Limited Office) before the City Council. The
zoning district of L-O 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 Planned
Development consisting often (10) office buildings with reductions to street frontage and
landscape buffer requirements. The Planned 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 Mixed Use -Neighborhood.
10. The use proposed within the subject application will in fact, constitute a
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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 11 and 12, Meridian City Code and all current zoning
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 from 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 Special Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission as follows:
Modify Site Specific Condition #2 on Page 19 to read: "All building construction within
Brockton Subdivision shall substantially comply with the eight photos/elevations on file
with the Planning and Zoning Department, submitted by Ms. Becky McKay on May 27,
2004. Construcion materials shall substantially comply with the materials list on file with
the Planning and Zoning Department, submitted by Ms. Becky McKay on May 27, 2004.
Any significant modificafion(s) to the approved architectural design features and/or
materials list, as determined by the Planning Director, will require separate CUP
modification approval. Said modification will require City Council approval."
B. Adopt the Conditions and Recommendations of the Meridian Planning & Zoning and
Public Works Departments, as modified by the Planning & Zoning Commission, as
follows:
1. All conditions of the Annexation and Zoning (AZ-04-010) and Preliminary Plat (PP-04-013)
applications shall also be considered conditions of CUP/PD (CUP-04-012).
2. All building construction within Brockton Subdivision shall substantially comply with
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the eight photos/elevations on file with the Planning and Zoning Department, submitted
by Ms. Becky McKay on May 27, 2004. Construction materials shall substantially
comply with the materials list on file with the Planning and Zoning Department,
submitted by Ms. Becky McKay on May 27, 2004. Any modification(s) to the approved
architectural design features and/or materials list, as determined by the Planning
Director, will require separate CUP modification approval. Said modification will
require City Council approval.
3. There is no frontage requirement for the lots within Brockton Subdivision. All lots within
Brockton Subdivision shall utilize a common ingress/egress drive aisle, as proposed.
4. Construct a 20-foot wide landscape buffer along the southern property line as proposed.
Construct a 10-foot wide landscape buffer along the northern property line as proposed.
Redesign the northwest portion of the drive aisle and parking azea to allow for a fu1120-
foot wide landscape buffer along the entire west property line. This condition will require
the removal of at least one parking stall and the relocation of the proposed trash enclosure
location.
5. Place a note on the face of the final plat stating that all building setbacks shall be in
compliance with the effective zoning regulations of the City of Meridian.
6. As amenifies for the Planned Development, construct two gazebo azeas with picnic tables
.. «,. «,.e .,...,,.... ~ All future lot owners within the
development shall have access to the amenities throueh a recorded easement °~-~~
SbFlFH}fl 4t-~'NIUJ }}IA ~» >' a ~ ~ ~ ` (Pursuant to action of
the City Council taken at their July 13, 2004 meeting.)
The landscape plan prepared by Harvest Design, P.C., on 3-17-04, is approved with the
following changes:
• Depict/construct aminimum 25-foot wide landscape buffer adjacent to Locust Grove
Road. Said landscape buffer shall be located beyond any future street rieht-of-wav for
Locust Grove Road.
• Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed from the property shall be replaced by
installing additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that
were removed. Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for
those trees that are removed (MCC 12-13-13-3).
A revised landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval with the submittal of
the Final Plat application(s). The plan must include the changes listed above, the sizes
and species of trees, shrubs, berming/swale details, and all proposed ground
cover/treatment.
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8. Construct a pedestrian walkway, from the proposed internal sidewalks, to the southwest
(Parcel #S0531449500) and to the north (Pazcel #50531417685). The required walkways
should be constructed in accordance with MCC 12-5-2.K and MCC 12-13-15.
9. All parking and areas of circulation should be paved, striped, and meet the minimum
dimensional requirements of Meridian City Code.
10. The applicant shall coordinate the location and design of trash dumpsters with Sanitary
Services Company (SSC) staff. Trash enclosures must be built in the location and to the
size approved by SSC. Prior to Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) submittal, the
applicant shall submit a revised site plan, stamped approved by SSC, for the proposed
trash enclosure location and design. All dumpster(s) must be screened in accordance with
MCC 11-12-1.C.
11. All internal sidewalks shall be constructed as submitted and in accordance with MCC 12-
5-2.x.
12. No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to or structurally altered,
nor shall any building structure or land be established or change in use on this site
without first obtaining a Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) from the Meridian
Planning and Zoning Deparhnent (MCC 11-19-1).
13. All required improvements must be complete prior to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy
for the proposed development. A temporary Certificate of Occupancy maybe obtained by
providing surety to the City in the form of a letter of credit or cash in the amount of 110% of
the cost of the required improvements (including paving, striping, landscaping, and
irrigation). A bid must accompany any request for temporary occupancy. Any temporary
occupancy will not exceed 60 days to complete the required improvements.
14. This conditional use permit shall be valid for a maximum period of 18 months. If
construction has not begun within this timeframe, a new conditional use permit must be
obtained prior to the start of development.
C. Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
Site Saecific Conditions of Apuroval
1. The applicant shall do one of the following:
a. Dedicate by donation a total of 35-feet ofright-of--way along Locust Grove Road, and
construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Locust Grove Road,
located a minimum of 28-feet from the centerline of the right-of--way.
b. Do not dedicate additional right-of--way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalk along Locust Grove Road, located a minimum of 28-feet from the centerline
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of the right-of--way, in an easement provided to the District.
c. Do not dedicate additional right-of--way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalk along Locust Grove Road, located at the back edge of the existing right-of-
way. Accomplish all necessary adjustments to properly accommodate existing
drainage and utilities.
2. Construct one 30-foot wide driveway intersecting Locust Grove Road in alignment with
Summerridge Drive on the east side of Locust Grove. The driveway shall be constructed
as a curb return type driveway with 15-foot radii. The driveway shall be paved its full
width and at least 30-feet into the site.
3. Direct lot access to Locust Grove Road is prohibited and shall be noted on the fmal plat.
4. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside oftheright-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.
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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 from 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 awaiver/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.
D. Adopt the Meridian Fire Department Recommendations as follows:
Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 ''/z" outlet face the main street or parking lot aisle.
b. The Fire hydrant shall not face a street which does not have addresses on it.
c. Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works spec.
d. Locations with fire hydrants shall have the curb painted red 10' to each side of the
hydrant location.
e. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on corners.
f. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'.
2. The phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than 150' in length that is not
provided with an outlet shall be required to have an approved turn around.
3. All entrance and internal roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside
radius.
4. Provide a 20' wide Fire Lane for all internal & external roadways.
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5. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before
combustible construction begins.
6. Fire lanes and streets shall have a vertical clearance of 13'6". This includes mature
landscaping.
Commercial and office occupancies will require afire-flow consistent with the International
Fire Code to service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of 300'
apart.
8. The 10 office lots will have an unknown transient population and will have an unknown impact
on Meridian Fire Department call volumes. The Meridian Fire Department has experienced
2397 responses in the year 2003. According to a report completed by Fire & Emergency
Services Consulting Group our requests for service are proj ected to reach 2800 in the year 2005
and 3800 by the yeaz 2010.
9. Maintain a separation of 5' from the building to the dumpster enclosures.
10. In areas determined by the Fire Department to be fire lanes, paint the curb red and provide
signage "No Pazking Fire Lane."
11. All processes & storage practices shall be required to comply with the International Fire Code.
12. All portions of the buildings located on this project must be within 150' of a paved surface.
E. 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
from 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 dischazge 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 stormwater
management system that prevents groundwater and surface water degradation.
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F. Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Parks Department as follows:
Standard for Mitigation oftrees: The standazd established in the City ofMeridian Landscape
Ordinance will be followed.
2. Standard Plan for Protection of Existing Trees during Construction: The standazd established
in the City of Meridian Landscape Ordinance will be followed.
G. Adopt the Recommendations of the Settlers' Irrigation District as follows:
1. All irrigafion/drainagefacflities along with their easements must be protected and continue to
function. The facility involved is the White Drain (Parkins Nourse Drain) located at the north
property boundary flowing east to west. A 20' easement is required.
2. A Land Use Change Application must be on file prior to any approvals.
3. A license agreement must be on file prior to any approvals.
4. Any changes to the existing irrigation system such as relocation, tiling, and landscaping must
be approved by Settlers Irrigation District.
5. All storm drainage must be retained on-site.
6. The development must supply irrigation access to all lots within the above-mentioned
subdivision. If the developer wishes to have Settlers Irrigation District own, operate, and
maintain the pressure irrigation system an agreement needs to be in place prior to the pre-
constnzctionmeeting.
13. On the submitted site plan, the applicant has shown enough parking to
accommodate the proposed uses. Although the site is lazge enough to accommodate all of the
features required by ordinance, the applicant has asked, through the Planned Development, to
modify specific development standards.
The applicant specifically requested relief from the required landscape buffer width
between uses and street frontage standards in the CUP/PD application. It is found that four of the
proposed lots do not meet the frontage requirement of the L-O zone. It is also found that the 10-
foot wide landscape easement shown on the north and west sides of the site does not meet the
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minimum width requirements outlined in MCC 12-13-12. There is support of the requested lot
frontage because all of the proposed lots within the subdivision have access to the common
pazking/drive easement.
It is found that the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed uses and all yards,
open spaces, parking, landscaping and other features required by ordinance and/or by modifying
the requirements through the PD process.
14. The 2002 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the subject property
as "Mixed Use -Neighborhood" with a Neighborhood Center. The purpose of this designation is "to
provide ablend ofhigh-density residential, small-scale commercial, entertainment, office and open
space uses that aze geazed to serve all residents within a one to two square mile azea. The centers
should offer an internal circulafion system that connects with adjacent neighborhoods or regional
pathway(s). They will also serve as public transit locations for future park and ride lots, bus stops,
shuttle bus stops or other alternative modes oftransportation." (See Chapter VII, pg. 95.) It is found
that the requested L-O zoning generally conforms to this stated purpose and intent of the Mixed Use
-Neighborhood designation.
It is also found that the following 2002 Comprehensive Plan text policies to be applicable to
this application:
• Chapter VII. pgs. 97-98
• Chapter N, Goal I, Obj. A, #6
• Chapter VII, Goal I, Obj. B, #5
• Chapter V, Goal III, Obj. D, #5
• Chapter VI, Goal II, Obj. A, #3)
• Chapter VII, Goal 1, Objective B
The proposed and existing uses do provide a variety of commercial (office) uses in
this area, as envisioned with the Comprehensive Plan.
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15. It is found that the general design, construction, operation, and maintenance should be
compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character
ofthe area. It is found that any future uses, if designed, constructed and operated in accordance with
the submitted photos/elevations and adopted city ordinances, should be harmonious and appropriate
in appearance with the intended character of the vicinity. The area is intended to be a mix used azea
which, based on the Comprehensive Plan description, will have such uses as retail stores, garden
centers, restaurants, etc.
16. It is not anticipated that the proposed development will have an adverse impact on the
surrounding property.
17. It is found that the project can be provided sanitary sewer and water service via the
existing mains adjacent to the project site.
On May 5, 2004, the ACHD Commission voted to approve this development with site-
specific and standard conditions. Review of the ACHD report for this project will provide
additional information.
On May 14, 2004, a joint agency/department comments meeting was held with
representafives of key service providers to this property.
18. The developer will be required to finance the extension of sewer, water, utilities and
pressurized irrigation to serve the project. The primarypubliccosts to serve the site will be fire and
police services. It is found that there will not be excessive additional requirements at public cost and
that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the community's economic welfaze.
19. It is estimated that this development will generate 393 vehicle trips per day. It is
recognized that traffic and noise will increase with the approval of this development; however, it is
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not believed that the amount generated will be detrimental to the general welfaze of the public. It is
not anticipated that the proposed annexation and subsequent uses will create excessive noise, smoke,
fumes, glare, or odors. It is found that the proposed office zoning/uses will not be detrimental to
people, property or the general welfare of the area.
20. ACHD staff has reviewed and approved a single vehiculaz approach to the site from
Locust Grove Road. Review of the ACHD report for this project will provide additional
information.
21. It is found that the proposed development will not result in the destruction, loss or
damage of natural, scenic or historic features.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
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
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
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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 maybe 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, pazks, police and fire 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 welfaze 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
natural, scenic or historic feature considered to be of major importance.
5. Prior to granting a conditional use permit in the Limited Office District (L-O), a
public hearing shall be conducted with notice to be published and provided to property owners or
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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)
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;
B. Control the sequence and timing of development;
C. Control the duration of development;
D. Assure that the development is maintained property;
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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:
That the above named applicant is granted a conditional use permit for a Planned
Development consisting of ten (10) office buildings with reductions to street frontage and
landscape buffer requirements for Brockton Subdivision located on the west side of Locust
Grove Road, approximately % of a mile north of Ustick Road, within Section 31, Township 4
North, Range 1 East, Meridian, Idaho, subject to the following conditions of use and
development, subject to the following:
A. Adopt the Special Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission as follows:
Modify Site Specific Condition #2 on Page 19 to read: "All building construction within
Brockton Subdivision shall substantially comply with the eight photos/elevations on file
with the Planning and Zoning Department, submitted by Ms. Becky McKay on May 27,
2004. Construction materials shall substantially comply with the materials list on file with
the Planning and Zoning Department, submitted by Ms. Becky McKay on May 27, 2004.
Any significant modification(s) to the approved architectural design features and/or
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materials list, as determined by the Planning Director, will require separate CUP
modification approval. Said modification will require City Council approval."
B. Adopt the Conditions and Recommendations of the Meridian Planning & Zoning and
Public Works Departments, as modified by the Planning & Zoning Commission, as
follows:
1. All conditions ofthe Annexation and Zoning (AZ-04-010) and Preliminary Plat (PP-04-013)
applications shall also be considered conditions of CUP/PD (CUP-04-012).
2. All building construction within Brockton Subdivision shall substantially comply with
the eight photos/elevations on file with the Planning and Zoning Department, submitted
by Ms. Becky McKay on May 27, 2004. Construction materials shall substantially
comply with the materials list on file with the Planning and Zoning Department,
submitted by Ms. Becky McKay on May 27, 2004. Any modification(s) to the approved
architectural design features and/or materials list, as determined by the Planning
Director, will require separate CUP modification approval. Said modification will
require City Council approval.
3. There is no frontage requirement for the lots within Brockton Subdivision. All lots within
Brockton Subdivision shall utilize a common ingress/egress drive aisle, as proposed.
4. Construct a 20-foot wide landscape buffer along the southern property line as proposed.
Construct a 10-foot wide landscape buffer along the northern property line as proposed.
Redesign the northwest portion of the drive aisle and parking area to allow fora fu1120-
foot wide landscape buffer along the entire west property line. This condition will require
the removal of at least one parking stall and the relocation of the proposed trash enclosure
location.
5. Place a note on the face of the final plat stating that all building setbacks shall be in
compliance with the effective zoning regulations of the City of Meridian.
6. As amenities for the Planned Development, construct two gazebo areas with picnic tables.
«,.e ,,e..e,,......e..«,....,e .. e ., «,. «,.e .. ~..:«:e.., All future lot owners within the
development shall have access to the amenities throueh a recorded easement. "~^
. (Pursuant to action of
the City Council taken at their July 13, 2004 meeting.)
7. The landscape plan prepared by Harvest Design, P.C., on 3-17-04, is approved with the
following changes:
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Depict/construct aminimum 25-foot wide landscape buffer adjacent to Locust Grove
Road. Said landscape buffer shall be located beyond any future street ri t-of-wav for
Locust Grove Road.
Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed from the property shall be replaced by
installing additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that
were removed. Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for
those trees that are removed (MCC 12-13-13-3).
A revised landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval with the submittal of
the Final Plat application(s). The plan must include the changes listed above, the sizes
and species of trees, shrubs, berming/swale details, and all proposed ground
cover/treatment.
8. Construct a pedestrian walkway, from the proposed internal sidewalks, to the southwest
(Parcel #S0531449500) and to the north (Parcel #50531417685). The required walkways
should be constructed in accordance with MCC 12-5-2.K and MCC 12-13-15.
9. All parking and areas of circulation should be paved, striped, and meet the minimum
dimensional requirements of Meridian City Code.
10. The applicant shall coordinate the location and design of trash dumpsters with Sanitary
Services Company (SSC) staff. Trash enclosures must be built in the location and to the
size approved by SSC. Prior to Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) submittal, the
applicant shall submit a revised site plan, stamped approved by SSC, for the proposed
trash enclosure location and design. All dumpster(s) must be screened in accordance with
MCC 11-12-1.C.
11. All internal sidewalks shall be constructed as submitted and in accordance with MCC 12-
5-2.x.
12. No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to or structurally altered,
nor shall any building structure or land be established or change in use on this site
without first obtaining a Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) from the Meridian
Planning and Zoning Department (MCC 11-19-1).
13. All required improvements must be complete prior to obtaining a Certificate of
Occupancy for the proposed development. A temporary Certificate of Occupancy maybe
obtained by providing surety to the City in the form of a letter of credit or cash in the
amount of 110% of the cost of the required improvements (including paving, striping,
landscaping, and irrigation). A bid must accompany any request for temporary occupancy.
Any temporary occupancy will not exceed 60 days to complete the required
improvements.
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14. This conditional use permit shall be valid for a maximum period of 18 months. If
construction has not begun within this timeframe, a new conditional use permit must be
obtained prior to the start of development.
C. Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
Site Saecific Conditions of Aaaroval
1. The applicant shall do one of the following:
a. Dedicate by donation a total of 35-feet ofright-of--way along Locust Grove Road, and
construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Locust Grove Road,
located a minimum of 28-feet from the centerline of the right-of--way.
b. Do not dedicate additional right-of--way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalk along Locust Grove Road, located a minimum of 28-feet from the centerline
of the right-of--way, in an easement provided to the District.
c. Do not dedicate additional right-of--way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalk along Locust Grove Road, located at the back edge of the existing right-of-
way. Accomplish all necessary adjustments to properly accommodate existing
drainage and utilities.
2. Construct one 30-foot wide driveway intersecting Locust Grove Road in alignment with
Summerridge Drive on the east side of Locust Grove. The driveway shall be constructed
as a curb return type driveway with 15-foot radii. The driveway shall be paved its full
width and at least 30-feet into the site.
3. Direct lot access to Locust Grove Road is prohibited and shall be noted on the final plat.
4. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
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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.
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.
6. 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.
7. 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 wnduits (spare
or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
8. 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 from the Ada County Highway
District.
9. 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 awaiver/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.
D. Adopt the Meridian Fire Department Recommendations as follows:
1. Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
a. Fire Hydrants Sall have the 4 %z" outlet face the main street or parking lot aisle.
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b. The Fire hydrant shall not face a street which does not have addresses on it.
c. Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works spec.
d. Locations with fire hydrants shall have the curb painted red 10' to each side of the
hydrant location.
e. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on corners.
f. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'.
2. The phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than 150' in length that is not
provided with an outlet shall be required to have an approved tum around.
All entrance and internal roads shall have a fuming radius of 28' inside and 48' outside
radius.
4. Provide a 20' wide Fire Lane for all internal & external roadways.
5. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before
combustible construction begins.
6. Fire lanes and streets shall have a vertical clearance of 13'6". This includes mature
landscaping.
7. Commercial and office occupancies will require afire.-flow consistent with the Intemational
Fire Code to service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of 300'
apart.
8. The 10 office lots will have an unknown transient population and will have an unknown impact
on Meridian Fire Department call volumes. The Meridian Fire Department has experienced
2397 responses in the yeaz 2003. According to a report completed by Fire & Emergency
Services Consulting Group our requests for service are projected to reach 2800 in the year 2005
and 3800 by the yeaz 2010.
9. Maintain a separation of 5' from the building to the dumpster enclosures.
10. In areas determined by the Fire Department to be fire lanes, paint the curb red and provide
signage "No Parking Fire Lane."
11. All processes & storage practices shall be required to comply with the International Fire Code.
12. All portions of the buildings located on this project must be within 150' of a paved surface.
E. 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
from 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.
The engineers and azchitects 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.
F. Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Pazks Department as follows:
Standard for Mitigation of trees: The standazd established in the City of Meridian
Landscape Ordinance will be followed.
2. Standard Plan for Protection of Existing Trees during Construction: The standard
established in the City of Meridian Landscape Ordinance will be followed.
G. Adopt the Recommendations of the Settlers' Irrigation District as follows:
1. All irrigation/drainage facilities along with their easements must be protected and continue to
function. The facility involved is the White Drain (Parkins Nourse Drain) located at the north
property boundary flowing east to west. A 20' easement is required.
2. A Land Use Change Application must be on file prior to any approvals.
3. A license agreement must be on file prior to any approvals.
4. Any changes to the existing irrigation system such as relocation, tiling, and landscaping must
be approved by Settlers Irrigation District.
5. All stone drainage must be retained on-site.
6. The development must supply irrigation access to all lots within the above-mentioned
subdivision. If the developer wishes to have Settlers hrigation District own, operate, and
maintain the pressure irrigation system an agreement needs to be in place prior to the pre-
constructionmeeting.
2. The conditions shall be reviewable by the Council pursuant to Meridian City Code
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§ 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
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
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multiple phases, such phases shall be constructed within successive intervals of one year from the
original date of approval by the council. If the successive phases are not submitted within one
yeaz intervals, the conditional approval of the future phases shall be null and void. (MCC 11-17-
4.B.)
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
AND RIGHT TO REGULATORY TAHINGS 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 maybe 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 maybe 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 regulaz meeting held on the day of
2004.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCILMAN SHAUN WARDLE VOTED
COUNCILMAN BILL NARY VOTED
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COUNCILMAN CHARLIE ROUNTREE
COUNCILMAN KEITH BIRD
MAYOR TAMMY de WEERD (TIE BREAKER)
DATED:
MOTION:
APPROVED:
VOTED
VOTED
VOTED
DISAPPROVED:
Mayor Tammy de Weerd
Attest:
William G. Berg, Jr., City Clerk
Copy served upon Applicant, Planning and Zoning Department, Public Works
Department and the City Attorney.
City Clerk's Office
Dated:
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERH)IAN
C/C 07/13/04
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT FOR BROCKTON
SUBDIVISION WITH REQUEST
FOR REDUCTION TO REQUH2ED
LANDSCAPE BUFFER ALONG
NORTH, SOUTH, AND WEST
BOUNDARIES AND REDUCED OR
NOT LOT FRONTAGE IN AN L-O
ZONE, LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF LOCUST GROVE ROAD,
APPROXIMATELY'/< OF A MILE
NORTH OF USTICK ROAD,
WITHIN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP
4 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST,
MERH)IAN, IDAHO
CONFLUENCE MANAGEMENT,
LLC,
APPLICANT
Case No. CUP-04-012
ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
This matter coming before the City Council on July 13, 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 condifional use permit for a Planned
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Development consisting often (10) office buildings with reductions to street frontage and
landscape buffer requirements in a proposed L-O zone for Brockton Subdivision located on the
west side of Locust Grove Road, approximately''/a of a mile north of Ustick Road, within Section
31, Township 4 North, Range 1 East, Meridian, Idaho, subject to the following conditions of use
and development:
A. Adopt the Special Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission as follows:
Modify Site Specific Condition #2 on Page 19 to read: "All building construction within
Brockton Subdivision shall substantially comply with the eight photos/elevations on file
with the Planning and Zoning Department, submitted by Ms. Becky McKay on May 27,
2004. Construction materials shall substantially comply with the materials list on file with
the Planning and Zoning Department, submitted by Ms. Becky McKay on May 27, 2004.
Any significant modification(s) to the approved architectural design features and/or
materials list, as determined by the Planning Director, will require separate CUP
modification approval. Said modification will require City Council approval."
B. Adopt the Conditions and Recommendations of the Meridian Planning & Zoning and
Public Works Departments, as modified by the Planning & Zoning Commission, as
follows:
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (CONDITIONAL USEI
1. All conditions of the Annexation and Zoning (AZ-04-010) and Preliminary Plat (PP-04-013)
applications shall also be considered conditions of CUP/PD (CUP-04-012).
2. All building construction within Brockton Subdivision shall substantially comply with
the eight photos/elevations on file with the Planning and Zoning Department, submitted
by Ms. Becky McKay on May 27, 2004. Construction materials shall substantially
comply with the materials list on file with the Planning and Zoning Department,
submitted by Ms. Becky McKay on May 27, 2004. Any modification(s) to the approved
architectural design features and/or materials list, as determined by the Planning
Director, will require separate CUP modification approval. Said modification will
require City Council approval.
3. There is no frontage requirement for the lots within Brockton Subdivision. All lots within
Brockton Subdivision shall utilize a common ingress/egress drive aisle, as proposed.
4. Construct a 20-foot wide landscape buffer along the southern property line as proposed.
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Constmct a 10-foot wide landscape buffer along the northern property line as proposed.
Redesign the northwest portion of the drive aisle and pazking area to allow for a full 20-
foot wide landscape buffer along the entire west property line. This condition will require
the removal of at least one parking stall and the relocation of the proposed trash enclosure
location.
5. Place a note on the face of the final plat stating that all building setbacks shall be in
compliance with the effective zoning regulations of the City of Meridian.
6. As amenities for the Planned Development, construct two gazebo areas with picnic tables
. All future lot owners within the
develonment shall have access to the amenities through a recorded easement "~'°°,
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~^ wines-hnw thw ~mranit' '~~ ~^ a ~- -mao„_l~~pursuant to action of
the City Council taken at their July 13, 2004 meeting.)
7. The landscape plan prepared by Harvest Design, P.C., on 3-17-04, is approved with the
following changes:
• Depict/constmct aminimum 25-foot wide landscape buffer adjacent to Locust Grove
Road. Said landscape buffer shall be located beyond anv future street right-of-wav for
Locust Grove Road.
• Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed from the property shall be replaced by
installing additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that
were removed. Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for
those trees that are removed (MCC 12-13-13-3).
A revised landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval with the submittal of
the Final Plat application(s). The plan must include the changes listed above, the sizes
and species of trees, shrubs, berming/swale details, and all proposed ground
cover/treatment.
8. Construct a pedestrian walkway, from the proposed internal sidewalks, to the southwest
(Parcel #50531449500) and to the north (Parcel #50531417685). The required walkways
should be constructed in accordance with MCC 12-5-2.K and MCC 12-13-15.
9. All parking and aeeas of circulation should be paved, striped, and meet the minimum
dimensional requirements of Meridian City Code.
10. The applicant shall coordinate the location and design of trash dumpsters with Sanitary
Services Company (SSC) staff. Trash enclosures must be built in the location and to the
size approved by SSC. Prior to Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) submittal, the
applicant shall submit a revised site plan, stamped approved by SSC, for the proposed
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trash enclosure location and design. All dumpster(s) must be screened in accordance with
MCC 11-12-1.C.
11. All internal sidewalks shall be constructed as submitted and in accordance with MCC 12-
5-2.x.
12. No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to or structurally altered,
nor shall any building structure or land be established or change in use on this site
without first obtaining a Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) from the Meridian
Planning and Zoning Department (MCC 1 I-19-1).
13. All required improvements must be complete prior to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy
for the proposed development. A temporary Certificate of Occupancy maybe obtained by
providing surety to the City in the form of a letter of credit or cash in the amount of 110% of
the cost of the required improvements (including paving, striping, landscaping, and
irrigation). A bid must accompany any request for temporary occupancy. Any temporary
occupancy will not exceed 60 days to complete the required improvements.
14. This conditional use permit shall be valid for a maximum period of 18 months. If
construction has not begun within this timeframe, a new conditional use permit must be
obtained prior to the start of development.
C. Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. The applicant shall do one of the following:
a. Dedicate by donation a total of 35-feet ofright-of--way along Locust Grove Road, and
construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Locust Grove Road,
located a minimum of 28-feet from the centerline of the right-of--way.
b. Do not dedicate additional right-of--way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalk along Locust Grove Road, located a minimum of 28-feet from the centerline
of the right-of--way, in an easement provided to the District.
c. Do not dedicate additional right-of--way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalk along Locust Grove Road, located at the back edge of the existing right-of-
way. Accomplish all necessary adjustments to properly accommodate existing
drainage and utilities.
2. Construct one 30-foot wide driveway intersecting Locust Grove Road in alignment with
Summerridge Drive on the east side of Locust Grove. The driveway shall be constructed
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as a curb return type driveway with 15-foot radii. The driveway shall be paved its full
width and at least 30-feet into the site.
3. Direct lot access to Locust Grove Road is prohibited and shall be noted on the final plat.
4. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
Standard Conditions of Aporoval
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 maybe 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 yeazs old aze 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 CountyHighway 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.
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.
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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 from 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 awaiver/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.
D. Adopt the Meridian Fire Department Recommendations as follows:
1. Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 %a" outlet face the main street or parking lot aisle.
b. The Fire hydrant shall not face a street which does not have addresses on it.
c. Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works spec.
d. Locations with fire hydrants shall have the curb painted red 10' to each side of the
hydrant location.
e. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on corners.
f. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'.
2. The phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than 150' in length that is not
provided with an outlet shall be required to have an approved turn around.
3. All entrance and internal roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside
radius.
4. Provide a 20' wide Fire Lane for all internal & external roadways.
5. Operafional fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before
combustible construction begins.
6. Fire lanes and streets shall have a vertical clearance of 13'6". This includes mature
landscaping.
Commercial and office occupancies will require afire-flow consistent with the International
Fire Code to service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of 300'
apart.
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8. The 10 office lots will have an unknown transient population and will have an unknown impact
on Meridian Fire Department call volumes. The Meridian Fire Department has experienced
2397 responses in the year 2003. According to a report completed by Fire & Emergency
Services Consulting Group our requests for service are projected to reach 2800 in the yeaz 2005
and 3800 by the year 2010.
9. Maintain a sepazation of 5' from the building to the dumpster enclosures.
10. In areas deterrnined by the Fire Department to be fire lanes, paint the curb red and provide
signage "No Parking Fire Lane."
11. All processes & storage practices shall be required to comply with the International Fire Code.
12. All portions of the buildings located on this project must be within 150' of a paved surface.
E. Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health Department as follows:
1. This proposal can be approved for central sewage & central water afrer written approval
from 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 stormwater
management system that prevents goundwater and surface water degradation.
F. Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Parks Department as follows:
1. Standard for Mitigation of trees: The standard established in the City ofMeridian Landscape
Ordinance will be followed.
2. Standard Plan for Protection of Existing Trees during Construction: The standard established
in the City of Meridian Landscape Ordinance will be followed.
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G. Adopt the Recommendations of the Settlers' Irrigation District as follows:
1. All irrigation drainage facilities along with their easements must be protected and continue to
function. The facility involved is the White Drain (Parkins Nourse Drain) located at the north
property boundary flowing east to west. A 20' easement is required.
2. A Land Use Change Application must be on file prior to any approvals.
3. A license agreement must be on file prior to any approvals.
4. Any changes to the existing irrigation system such as relocation, tiling, and landscaping must
be approved by Settlers Irrigation District.
5. All storm drainage must be retained on-site.
6. The development must supply irrigation access to all lots within the above-mentioned
subdivision. If the developer wishes to have Settlers Irrigation District own, operate, and
maintain the pressure irrigation system an agreement needs to be in place prior to the pre-
constnxctionmeeting.
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
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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 wuncil 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 from the
original date of approval by the council. If the successive phases are not submitted within one
year intervals, the condifional approval of the future phases shall be null and void. (MCC 11-17-
4.B.)
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
AND RIGHT TO REGULATORY TAHINGS 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 maybe filed.
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Please take notice that this is a fmal 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 maybe 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
2004.
Attest:
day of
Tammy de Weerd, Mayor City of Meridian
William G. Berg, Jr., City Clerk
Copy served upon Applicant, the Planning and Zoning Deparhnent, Public Works Department
and City Attorney.
City Clerk's Office
Dated:
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