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RECEIVED
AUG I 2004
STAFF SUMMARY
OF
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Project Name:
Roundtree Subdivision
Case No(s).:
PP-04-0l8, CUP-04-0l8
Applicant:
Ron Babneau
P&Z Commission Hearing Date:
July 15, 2004
Recommendation:
Approve with conditions (all ayes)
Summary of Public Hearing:
. The applicant's representative, John Rennison, testified in favor of the application. He
clarified the proposed stonn drain system and possible traffic calming devices along
the entrance drive.
. Maxine Johnson, representing the Tramore Senior Center, testified on the
applications. Her testimony centered on speed bumps and how much better the new
site plan is compared to the previous.
. Key issues of discussion and questioning by Commission included:
. Secondary and emergency access, including cross-access with property to
the east (Rock Creek Subdivision)
Traffic calming provisions on the flag portion of the lot
Stonn drainage
Adding windows to the end of the buildings that are adjacent to common
open space lots.
.
.
.
Key Commission AdditionslModifications to Staff Recommendation:
. The Commission added two (2) Site Specific Conditions to the CUP application. The
first condition requires the applicant to work with staff on traffic calming devices (see
CUP Site Specific Condition #14), and the second condition requires the applicant to
install windows on the second floor of the buildings that are adjacent to common
open space lots (see CUP Site Specific Condition #15). No other changes, additions,
or modifications were made to the staff recommendation.
Outstanding Issues for City Council:
. None.
BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE REQUEST)
FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT )
APPROVAL OF 16 BUILDABLE LOTS)
AND 3 COMMON/OTHER LOTS ON )
5.7 ACRES IN THE L-O ZONE FOR)
ROUNDTREE SUBDIVISION )
Case No. PP-O4-018
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
COUNCIL
RON BABNEAU,
Applicant
1.
The property is approximately 5.7 acres in size and is located on the south side of
W. Pine Avenue, approximately 1,000 feet east of Linder Road, in Section 12,
Township 3 North, Range 1 West.
2.
Hughes Properties, LLC, is the current property owner, who has provided
notarized consent for the subject application.
3.
The Applicant is Ron Babneau of Big View Builders.
4.
The subject property is currently zoned L-O. The zoning of L-O is defined within
the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance Section 11-7-2.
5.
The subject property is within the city limits of the City of Meridian.
6.
The entire parcel is included within the Meridian Urban Service Planning Area as
defined in the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
7.
The Applicant proposes to develop the subject property in the following manner:
A multi-family residential subdivision with sixteen (16) buildable lots and three
(3) common/other lots.
8.
The Nine Mile Drain is a significant feature that affects the consideration of this
application.
9.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recognizes the concerns of Maxine
Johnson, expressed at the hearing on July 15, 2004.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF 16
BUILDABLE LOTS AND 3 COMMON/OTHER LOTS ON 5.7 ACRES IN THE L-O ZONE FOR
ROUNDTREE SUBDIVISION, BY RON BABNEAU - PP-O4-018 - Page I
RECOMMENDATION
The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends to the City
Council of the City of Meridian that they approve the requested Preliminary Plat as
requested by the Applicant for the property described in the application, subject to the
following:
A.
Adopt the Comments and Recommendations of the Meridian Planning & Zoning
and Engineering Departments as follows:
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (PRELIMINARY PLAT)
1. All conditions of the previously approved development agreement, Tramore
Subdivision (PFP-Ol-006), and the current Conditional Use Permit (CUP-04-018)
application shall also be considered conditions of the Preliminary Plat (PP-04-
018).
2.
The modified development standards, including reduced side and rear setbacks,
and reduced ITontage requirements, are approved as requested. Side setbacks shall
be a minimum of 5-feet to property line (minimum lO-feet between pennanent
structures). Rear setbacks shall be a minimum of 10 feet. There is no minimum
street ITontage requirement for the lots within the proposed subdivision.
3.
Provide the City with a copy of a recorded cross-access easement for all of the
lots within the subdivision to utilize the drive aisle easement as access to the
public street system.
4.
Prior to issuance of any building pennits, a pennanent vehicular crossing of the
Ninemile Drain shall be constructed.
5.
Provide a Fire Department approved secondary access to the site. Extend the
northern most drive aisle to the east property line to provide secondary
(emergency) and pedestrian access between the subject site and the recently
approved Rock Creek Development. Construct the drive aisle to be a minimum of
20-feet wide with curb, gutter and sidewalk. Unless otherwise approved by the
Meridian Fire Department, provide a 20-foot wide swing or sliding gate equipped
with a knoxbox padlock at the eastern tenninus of the drive aisle.
6.
The landscape plan (Sheet L1.0, dated 5/13/04 by Rennison Engineering) is
approved with the following changes:
a.
A license agreement ITom Nampa Meridian Irrigation District for the
proposed landscaping within the easement for the Rutledge Lateral and the
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF 16
BUILDABLE LOTS AND 3 COMMON/OTHER LOTS ON 5.7 ACRES IN THE L-O ZONE FOR
ROUNDTREE SUBDIVISION, BY RON BABNEAU - PP-Q4-018 - Page 2
Ninemile Drain may be required. Prior to signature of the final plat,
submit said license agreement. If a license agreement for the proposed
landscaping can not be obtained for the proposed landscaping within the
irrigation easements, trees shall be planted in accordance with MCC
outside of the easements. Make any changes necessary on the landscape
plan.
b.
With the submittal of the landscape plan for the final plat, identify the
species of each proposed tree and cross-reference the tree in the legend. In
accordance with MCC 12-13-7-4, a minimum of 4 species oftrees shall be
planted on site.
7.
Place a note on the face of the final plat stating: "No fencing shall be built closer
to any building than five feet per story." If the Applicant intends to install any
permanent fencing within the subdivision, 10 copies of fencing details must be
submitted at least 10 days prior to the City Council hearing. A detailed fencing
plan shall be submitted upon application of the final plat (MCC l2-4-l0.F.3). If
no pennanent fencing is provided, temporary construction fencing to contain
debris must be installed around the perimeter prior to issuance of a building
permit. All fencing shall be installed in accordance with MCC 12-4-10.
8.
The Applicant shall not be required to cover/tile the Ninemile Drain abutting the
site. In accordance with Meridian City Code, the Applicant should be required to
tile or cover any other irrigation ditches, laterals or canals that cross, intersect or
lie adjacent to the subject site. Any ditch, canal or lateral to be piped should be
shown on plans, which shall be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage
district, or lateral users association, with written confinnation of said approval
submitted to the Public Works Department. If lateral users association approval
can not be obtained, plans will be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer
prior to final plat signature.
9.
Underground year-round pressurized irrigation must be provided to all lots within
this development. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation
systems be supplied by a year-round source of water. The Applicant shall be
required to utilize any existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a
surface or well source is not available, a single-point connection to the culinary
water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized, the
developer shall be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common
areas prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer.
10.
Sewer and water service shall be via main line extension ITom the existing mains
adjacent to the subject site. The applicant shall be required to extend sewer and
water mains to and through the proposed development, thereby making them
available to adjacent properties. The subdivision designer to coordinate main
sizing and routing with the Public Works Department. The Applicant shall
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF 16
BUILDABLE LOTS AND 3 COMMON/OTHER LOTS ON 5.7 ACRES IN THE L-O ZONE FOR
ROUNDTREE SUBDIVISION, BY RON BABNEAU - PP-O4-0I8 - Page 3
2.
execute City of Meridian standard fonns of easements, for any mains that are
required to provide service.
11.
A drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho licensed architect or engineer is
required and shall be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-1-91) for all
off-street parking areas. Stonn water treatment and disposal must be designed in
accordance with Department of Environmental Quality 1997 publication Catalog
of Stonn Water Best Management Practices for Idaho Cities and Counties and
City of Meridian standards and policies. Off-site disposal into a surface water is
prohibited unless the jurisdiction which has authority over the receiving stream
provides written authorization prior to development plan approval. The Applicant
is responsible for filing all necessary applications with the Idaho Department of
Water Resources regarding Shallow Injection Wells.
STANDARD CONDITIONS (PRELIMINARY PLAT)
1. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian Public Works
Department.
Prior to signature of the final plat(s) by the City Engineer, a.letter of credit or cash
surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all fencing, landscaping,
pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc. that has not been completed.
3.
A detailed landscape plan, in compliance with the Landscape Ordinance, and in
accordance with the changes noted within this staff report, shall be submitted for
the subdivision with the final plat application.
4.
All sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with MCC l2-5-2.K. Prior to
signature of the final plat(s), all sidewalks shall be constructed or a financial
guarantee that said improvements will be completed shall be provided (MCC 12-
5-3).
5.
Streetlights will be required at locations designated by the Public Works
Department. All streetlights shall be installed at the expense of the Applicant.
Typical locations are at street intersections and/or fire hydrants. Final design
locations and quantity are detennined after power designs are completed by Idaho
Power Company. The street light contractor shall obtain design and pennit ITom
the Public Works Department prior commencing installations.
6.
Please submit groundwater/soils monitoring data, as collected and analyzed by a
soils scientist, to the Public Works Department for review. Any drainage areas
(detention/retention basins) rnust be designed to ensure that water will percolate
or discharge with a period of time not to exceed 24-hours for all stonns up to and
including a 1O0-year stonn events. Side slopes within drainage areas shall not
exceed 3:1. Any portion of a drainage area not improved with sod/grass seed (or
other approved landscaping) shall not count towards the required open space area.
The project engineer should pay close attention to the results of field studies
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF 16
BUILDABLE LOTS AND 3 COMMON/OTHER LOTS ON 5.7 ACRES IN THE L-O ZONE FOR
ROUNDTREE SUBDIVISION, BY RON BABNEAU - PP-O4-018 - Page 4
7.
8.
9.
detennining the groundwater, soil type & and characteristics during the design
and construction phases. The engineer shall be required to certify that the street
centerline elevations are set a minimum of 3-feet above the highest established
nonnal groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom elevation of the
crawl spaces of homes is at least I-foot above groundwater.
The Applicant shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to
be removed ftom their domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and
9-4-8. Wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.
Compaction test results must be submitted to the Meridian Building Department
for all building pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop
fill material.
10.
Maintenance of all common areas shall be the responsibility of the Roundtree
Owners Association.
11.
Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or tenns of the approved
annexation/conditional use does not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for
compliance.
12.
Preliminary plat approval shall be subject to the expiration provisions set forth in
MCC 12-2-4.
B.
Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Utilize the existing 30-foot wide curb return type driveway that intersects Pine
Avenue approximately lO-feet east of the west property line, as proposed.
2.
Other than the access point that has specifically been approved with this
application, direct lot access to Pine Avenue is prohibited. Notes of this access
restriction should be noted on the final plat.
3.
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 ITontages abutting the
site shall be borne by the developer.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF 16
BUILDABLE LOTS AND 3 COMMON/OTHER LOTS ON 5.7 ACRES IN THE L-O ZONE FOR
ROUNDTREE SUBDIVISION, BY RON BABNEAU - PP-Q4-0 18 - Page 5
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 pennits), which incorporates any required
design changes.
7.
Construction, use and property development shall be in confonnance 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 tenns 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 confmnation 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
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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 Meridian Fire Department Recommendations as follows:
1.
Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian Water
Department.
2.
Final Approval of the 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.
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'.
3.
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.
4.
All entrance and internal roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48'
outside.
5.
Insure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained ITee of combustible
vegetation.
6.
Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required
before combustible construction begins.
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 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.
Fire lanes and streets shall have a vertical clearance of 13'6". This includes
mature landscaping.
10.
Commercial and office occupancies will require a fire-flow consistent with the
Unifonn Fire Code to service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall be placed
an average of300' apart.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF 16
BUILDABLE LOTS AND 3 COMMON/OTHER LOTS ON 5.7 ACRES IN THE L-O ZONE FOR
ROUNDTREE SUBDIVISION, BY RON BABNEAU - PP-O4-018 - Page 7
11.
Section D1O6.1 of the IFC requires two separate approved fire accesses for
developments with over 100 multi-family units. With the 72 units on Lot 1
(Tramore Senior Apartments), and the proposed 64 units on Lot 2, the Fire
Department is requiring a second access point to this site (east). A 20-foot wide
swing or sliding gate equipped with a knoxbox padlock will be required.
D.
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.
Stonnwater 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 stonnwater disposal and design a
stonnwater management system that prevents groundwater and surface water
degradation.
E.
Adopt the Recommendation 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.
3.
The District's 9-Mile Drain courses through the middle of this proposed project.
The District's Rutledge Lateral courses along the south boundary of this proposed
project. These easements must be protected and any encroachment without a
signed License Agreement and approved plan, before any construction is started,
is unacceptable.
4.
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.
5.
The Developer must comply with Idaho Code 31-3805.
6.
NMID recommends that irrigation water be made available to all developments
within the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District.
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BUILDABLE LOTS AND 3 COMMON/OTHER LOTS ON 5.7 ACRES IN THE L-O ZONE FOR
ROUNDTREE SUBDIVISION, BY RON BABNEAU - PP-O4-018 - Page 8
F.
Adopt the recommendations ofthe Sanitary Services Company (SSe) as follows:
1.
Approaches to the trash enclosures shall allow SSC trucks to access the enclosure
without a vehicle parked in ITont of it.
2.
Design the enclosures per the standard recommendations of SSC for access, gates,
floor/pad, container stopslbumpers, and dimensions. Coordinate the design with
SSC. Approval of the trash enclosure design will be required prior to submittal of
a Certificate of Zoning Compliance pennit.
G.
Adopt the recommendations of the Meridian Police Department as follows:
1.
To increase emergency access to the site, the applicant shall provide a stub
driveway to the property to the east.
H.
Adopt the Recommendations/Comments of Joint School District No.2 as follows:
1.
The Meridian School District has experienced phenomenal student growth the last ten
years. The high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools throughout the district
are operating over capacity.
2.
Approval of Roundtree Subdivision will have a significant impact on school enrolIments
at Peregrine Elementary, Meridian Middle, and Meridian High School.
3.
We can predict that these homes, when completed, will house twenty-two (22)
elementary aged children, nineteen (19) middle school aged children, and fifteen (15)
senior high aged students. Additional students will further compound the current
overcrowded situation.
4.
School capacity is addressed in Idaho Code 67-6508. The Meridian School District is
currently operating beyond capacity. Future development will continue to have an
impact on the district's capacity.
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BUILDABLE LOTS AND 3 COMMON/OTHER LOTS ON 5.7 ACRES IN THE L-O ZONE FOR
ROUNDTREE SUBDIVISION, BY RON BABNEAU - PP-O4-018 - Page 9