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STAFF REPORT:
City Council Date: September 14, 2004
RECEIVED
To:
Mayor, City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
Sonya Allen, Assistant City P1anne, ð Ii.
Bruce Freckleton, Senior EngineerÎlolS ~ ~h ~
Initial Point Subdivision
SEP 09 2004
City Of Meridian
City CleTk Office
From:
Re:
Request for Final Plat Approval of Six (6) Commercial Building Lots and One
(I) Common Lot on 2.82 Acres in a CoG Zone for Initial Point Subdivision, by
Robnett Construction (File No. FP-O4-056)
We have reviewed the above-referenced submitta1 and otTer the foRowing comments, as
conditions of approvaL These conditions shaD be considered in fuD, unless expressly
modified or deleted by motion of the Meridian City Council:
APPLICATION SUMMARY & LOCATION
The applicant, Robnett Construction, has requested final plat approval for 6 commercial
building lots and 1 common lot on 2.82 acres for Initial Point Subdivision.
The proposed subdivision is located approximately 300-feet south ofE. Fairview Ave. (behind
Ultra Touch Carwash & JJ Auto), midway between N. Meridian Road and N. Locust Grove
Road, in the NE ~ of Section 7, T.3N., RlE.
The common lot within this subdivision will be used as an access road for the development. The
pressurized irrigation system within this development will be owned and maintained by the
Initial Point Subdivision Building Owners Association.
The submitted final plat complies with the approved preliminary plat.
Staff recommends approval of the fina1 plat for Initial Point Subdivision with the comments and
conditions stated in this report.
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: September 14, 2004
Page20f4
SITE SPECIFIC REOUIREMENTS
1.
Applicant is to meet all terms of the approved Preliminary Plat (pP-04-O12) for this
subdivision.
2.
Submit compaction test results to the Meridian Building Department for any building
pads within lots receiving engineered backfill.
3.
Revise or add the following notes to the face of the plat:
11. The bottom elevation of structural footings shall be set a minimum of 12-inches
above the highest established normal groundwater elevation.
12. (Add a note to th¡: plat per Preliminary Plat Finding #3, page 6 that states) Lot 1,
Block 1 is subject to a 25-foot recorded perpetual access easement (Instrument
No. 104086423) granted to the parcel west of Initial Point Subdivision.
13. Lot 1, Block I is subject to a 25-foot recorded, non-exclusive perpetual access
easement (Instrument No. 104086424) granted to the parcel north ofInitial Point
Subdivision.
4.
Revise the landscape plan dated 7/19/04, prepared by The Land Group as follows:
a.
Show all easements on the Landscape Plan and label accordingly. Trees may not
be planted within sewer or water line easements. Relocate all trees within these
easements.
5.
Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, pressurized
irrigation system approved and activated, and road base adequate of supporting a fire
truck sha1l be installed prior to applying for building permits. All development
improvements shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining certificates of
occupancy. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for
aU fencing, pathways, landscaping, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc.,
prior to signature on the final plat.
6.
Sanitary sewer service and municipal water to this development shall be via extensions
from existing mains. Applicant will be responsible to construct the sewer and water
mains to and through this proposed development, thereby making them available to
adjacent properties. Applicant shall execute City of Meridian standard form of
easements, for any mains that are required to provide service.
7.
Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and
construction inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to
signature on the final plat per Resolution 02-374.
8.
The pressurized irrigation system within this development is to be owned and
maintained by the Initial Point Subdivision Building Owners Association. The City of
FP-04-056
InitiaJ Point Sub FP.doc
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: September 14, 2004
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Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source
of water. If a creek or well source is not available, a single-point connection to the
municipal water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized, the
developer shall be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas
prior to signature on the final plat by the Meridian City Engineer.
The II-foot wide public utility, irrigation, and drainage easement shown on the face of
the plat is incorrect; please revise to show the correct width.
Interna1landscaping and parking are not approved at this time but will be reviewed at the
time of Certificate of Zoning Compliance submittal.
Show perimeter landscape easements on the plat.
Remove the street name "N. Lakes Place" ITom the face of the plat unless it has been
approved as either a public or private street.
Complete the Certificate of Owners and accompanying Acknowledgment.
Professional Land Surveyor stamp on the plat must be signed and dated.
Add recording information to the existing easements shown on the face of the plat.
Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved preliminary
plat or Development Agreement does not relieve Applicant of responsibility for
compliance.
GENERAL REOUIREMENTS
FP-04..oS6
I. Tile all irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natura1 waterways, intersecting,
crossing or lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided per City
Ordinance 12-4-13. Submit written confirmation of plan approval ITom the appropriate
irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association to the Public Works Department.
2. Remove any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project ITOm their
dolDestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. (Wells may be used for
non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.)
3. Install 100-watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights at locations designated by the Public
Works Department. Street light contractor shall obtain an approved design and permit
ITom the Public Works Department prior to commencing installations.
Initial Point Sub FP.doc
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: September 14, 2004
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3. Replace any tree over four (4) inch caliper that is removed from the property with an
equivalent number of caliper inches of trees. (Required landscape buffer trees will not
be considered as replacement trees for those trees that have to be removed.)
4. Coordinate with the Meridian Public Works Department and the Meridian CitylRural
Fire Department to determine fire flow requirements. Provide a letter from the Fire
Department stating required fire flow requirements prior to final plat approval.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the final plat with the above stated comments and conditions.
FP-04-056
Initial Point Sub FP.doc