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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
713 N. Meridian Road
CUP-04-019
Larry R Knopp
P&Z Commission Hearing Date: August 5, 2004
Recommendation: Approve with conditions (All Ayes)
Summary ofPubIk Hearing:
. The applicant, Larry Knopp, and the owner's representative,
testified in favor of the application.
. No other testimony was given ftom the public
. Five Special considerations were detailed per the staff report.
discussion centered on these issues.
Lance Churchill,
The Commission's
Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation:
. The Commission deleted staff's proposed condition #3 regarding the ftont building
setback (See Special Consideration #1 on page 7 of the staff report for more
information).
Outstanding Issues for City Council:
. Staff still prefers that the ftont setback be required to preserve potential future right-
of-way along Meridian Road and requests that the issue be discussed between the
applicant and City Council.
BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR A CONDmONAL
USE PERMIT FOR AN
OFFlCEIRETAIL USE IN AN o-T
ZONE
) Case No. CUP..o....O19
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) RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
) COUNCIL
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LARRY R. KNOPP,
Applicant
1.
The property is approximately 0.23 acres in size and is generally is located on the west
side ofN. Meridian Road, north of Broadway Ave. in downtown Meridian.
2,
Idaho Trust Services is the current property owner and they have submitted notarized
consent for the subject application.
Applicant is Larry R Knopp, Architect, 355 S. 3'" Street, Boise, ID 83702.
3.
4.
The subject property is currently zoned R-8 and consists of a vacant residence.
5.
The Applicant requests the property be zoned as 0- T (Old Town).
6.
The property which is the subject of this application is within the Area oflmpact of the
City of Meridian.
7.
The entire parcel of the property is included within the Meridian Urban Service Planning
Area as defined in the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
8.
The Applicant proposes to develop the subject property in the following manner: retail
and professional office uses.
9.
The Meridian Comprehensive Plan Generalized Land Use Map designates the subject
property as Old Town.
10.
There are no significant existing trees that affect the consideration of this application.
11.
The use proposed which is the subject of this will, in fact, constitute a conditional use as
determined by City policy.
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RECOMMENDATION
The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council
of the City of Meridian that they approve the requested Conditional Use Permit as requested by
the Applicant for the property described in the application, subject to the following:
A
Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
follows, referencing the applicant's site plan with a revision date of7I12104:
PLANNING & ZONING I PuBuc WORKS
1. The building and site improvements shall be constructed per the approved plans with all
modifications required by this report.
2. The project is approved for office or other commercial use, provided parking
requirements can be met.
3. The applicant shall revise the plan to correct the right-of-way/property line location and
project layout, show the stormwater facilities, show the trash enclosure, correct the tree
species, and make any other changes required by the Commission. Submit 10 copies of
the revised plan to the City Clerk's office at least 10 days prior to the next hearing on this
application.
4. No fteestanding signs approved for this project. Any wall signs shall be regulated by the
L-O standards fur signage in the zoning ordinance.
5. The buffers between land uses, street buffers are approved per the dimensions shown on
the approved sitellandscape plan (with the modified building setback). Pine trees shall be
changed to an approved deciduous species.
6. This conditional use permit shall be subject to the expiration provisions set forth in MCC
11-17-4.B.
7. All 90-degree parking stalls shall be at least 9 feet wide and 19 feet deep per Ordinance
ll-13-4.F. All drive aisles adjacent to parking shall be at least 25 feet wide.
8. The existing trees proposed for removal may be removed without mitigation.
9. All parking and drive aisles shall be paved for all uses, in compliance with the submitted
plans. Handicap parking spaces shall be signed and striped in compliance with Federal
accessibility guidelines.
10. All exterior lighting, whether attached to the building or located within the parking lot,
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shall be down-shielded or otherwise altered so that the light does not spill over onto
adjacent properties or right-of-way. All parking lot lighting shall be in accordance with
Ordinance 11-13-4C.
11. All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in this report and Section
11-14 of the City Zoning and Development Ordinance. All signage shall require separate
sign permit(s).
12. All construction and site improvements shall conform to the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the adopted building and fire codes.
13. A drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho licensed architect or engineer is required
and shan be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-1-91) for all off-street parking
areas. Storm water treatment and disposal must be designed in accordance with
Department of Environmental Quality 1997 publication Catalog of Storm Water Best
Management Practices for Idaho Cities and Counties and City of Meridian standards and
policies. Off-site disposal into 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
Wens.
14. Certificate of Occupancy: All required improvements must be complete prior to obtaining
a Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed development. A temporary Certificate of
Occupancy may be 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.
Fire Department Conditions
1. Acceptance of the water supply for fife 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 W' 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 comers.
f. Fire hydrants sha11 not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'.
3. Building setbacks sha11 be per the Building Code for one and two story construction.
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4. Commercial and office occupancies will require a fire-flow consistent with the
International Fire Code to service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an
average ofJOO' apart.
5. Maintain a separation of 5' ftom the building to the dumpster enclosure,
6. Provide a Knoxbox entry system for the complex.
7. The first digit of the Apartment/Office Suite sha11 correspond to the floor level.
8. Please contact the Fire Marshal at 888-1234 to work specific issues associated with this
project.
Sanitary Services Comment:
1. Please contact Bill Gregory at SSC (888-3999) for detailed review of your proposal prior
to the public hearing. There is a concern that the required modifications may significantly
impact your site design and may require a revised site plan. If the site plan is revised,
contact the planner assigned to the project immediately to discuss the changes and how to
proceed with the revised site plan.
Police Department Comment:
1. The Police Department has no concerns related to the site design submitted with the
application.
Parks Department Comment:
I. The Parks Department has no concerns with the site design as submitted with the
application.
B.
Adopt the Recommendations of AClID as follows:
1. Meridian Road
Dedicate additional 5-feet of right-of-way for a tota1 of35-feet of right-of-way ftom the
centerline of Meridian Road abutting the parcel by means of a warranty deed. The right-
of-way purchase and sale agreement and deed must be completed and signed by the
applicant prior to scheduling the fmal plat for signature by the AClID Commission or
prior to issuance of a building permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first.
Allow up to 30 business days to process the right-of-way dedication after receipt of all
requested material. The owner will be paid the fair market value of the right-of-way
dedicated which is an addition to existing AClID right-of-way if the owner submits a
letter of application to the impact fee administrator prior to breaking ground, in
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accordance with the ACHD Ordinance in effect at that time (currently Ordinance #198),
if funds are available.
2. Alley
Dedicate 2-feet of additional right-of-way from the centerline of the north/south alley to
provide lO-feet ftom centerline abutting the parcel by means of recordation of a final
subdivision plat or execution of a warranty deed prior to issuance of a building permit (or
other required permits), whichever occurs first. Allow up to 30 business days to process
the right-of-way dedication after receipt of all requested material. The owner will not be
compensated for this additional right-of-way because the alley is to be brought to adopted
standards by the developers of abutting properties.
3. Pave the alley its entire width of the right-of-way ft\>m the nearest public street to and
abutting the development.
4. Construct the alley approach as proposed, 24-feet north of the south property line. This
location meets District policy and shall be approved as proposed.
5. Pave the alley approach 25-feet in width and 30-feet into the site. Delineate the driveway
with landscaping as proposed.
6. Provide on site parking with adequate turning radius to prevent backing out into the
alley.
7. The applicant shall be required to repair any existing damaged sidewalk; curb and gutter
construction or replacement; replacement of unused driveways with standard curb, gutter
and sidewalk; installation of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs; signs; traffic control
devises; and other similar items in order to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated
facilities. The applicant shall be required to work with the Development staff to correct
any deficiencies abutting the site.
8. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
Standard Conditions of Approval
I. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
2. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street ftontages abutting the site
sha11 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 ofIdaho sha11 prepare and certifY all improvement plans.
6. The applicant shaH 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 sha11 be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for
occupancy.
8. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in
accordance with Ordinance #198, also known as Ada County Highway District Road
Impact Fee Ordinance.
9. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-
way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the
applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least
two full business days prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of-way. The
applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD
conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
10. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in
writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an
authorized representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon
the applicant to obtain written confirmation of any change ftom the Ada County Highway
District.
11. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of
this application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations,
ordinances, plans, or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the
applicant or its successors in interest advises the Highway District of its intent to change
the planned use of the subject property unless a waiver/variance of said requirements or
other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change in use is
sought.
C.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health Department as follows:
I. This proposal can be approved for central sewage & central water after written
approval ftom appropriate entities is submitted.
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2. The Applicant's central sewage and central water plans must be submitted to and
approved by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Division of Environmental
Quality.
3. Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
4. Stormwater shall be pretreated through a grassy swale prior to discharge to the
subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water quality.
5. The Engineers and architects involved with the design of the subject project shall
obtain current best management practices for stormwater disposal and design a
stormwater management system that prevents groundwater and surface water
degradation.
D.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Nampa Meridian Irrigation District as follows:
1. All laterals and waste ways must be protected.
2. 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.
3. The Developer must comply with Idaho Code 31-3805.
4. NMID recommends that irrigation water be made available to all developments
within the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District.
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