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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
IN THE MATTER OF THE REQUEST)
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT)
APPROVAL FOR A PLANNED )
DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF )
DETAILED APPROVAL OF 150,680 )
SQUARE FEET OF INDOOR )
STORAGE, 3,200 SQUARE FEET OF )
RETAIL OFFICE, AND A 1,600 )
FOOT CARETAKER'S APARTMENT)
AND CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF )
27,265 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL/ )
OFFICE SPACE ON 13.5 ACRES IN A )
PROPOSED Cog ZONE FOR STOW-IT)
SELF STORAGE )
)
LYONS DEVELOPMENT, LLC,
Applicant
C/C 08/10/04
Case No. CUP-O4-017
FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND
DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The above entitled conditional use pennit application having come before the City
Council on August 10, 2004, at the hour of7:00 p.m., at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Idaho
Street, Meridian, Idaho, and Anna Canning, Becky McKay and Bruce Freckleton, appeared and
testified, and the City Council having duly considered the evidence and the record in this matter
and the Recommendations to City Council issued by the Planning and Zoning Commission who
conducted a public hearing and the Council having heard and taken oral and written testimony,
and having duly considered the matter, the City Council hereby makes the following Findings of
Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision and Order to-wit:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1.
The property is approximately 13.5 acres in size and is located on the southwest
comer of the intersection of Overland Road and Stoddard Road, within Section 24, Township 3
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North, Range 1 West.
2.
Idaho Power Company is the current owner, and David L. Hogg has provided
notarized consent for the subject application.
3.
The Applicant is Lyons Development, LLC.
4.
The subject property is currently zones RUT. There is, however, an application
for annexation and zoning to CoG before the City Council. The zoning of C-G is defined within
the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance Section 11-7-2.
5.
The Applicant requests Conditional Use Pennit approval for a Planned
Development consisting of detailed approval for 150,680 square feet of indoor storage, 3,200
square feet ofretail office, and a 1,600 square foot caretaker's apartment and conceptual approval
of27,265 square feet ofretailloffice space. The Comprehensive Plan designation for this site
requires a Conditional Use Permit be obtained for most uses including those requested by the
Applicant.
6.
The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission recognizes that the proposed
application is in compliance with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
7.
The uses proposed which is the subject of this will, in fact, constitute a
conditional use as determined by City policy.
8.
There are no significant or scenic features of major importance that affect the
consideration of this application.
9.
The concerns of Jackie Reinhart, Shane Hodgekiss and Garrett Harwell, expressed
at the July 15, 2004 hearing ofthe Planning and Zoning Commission are recognized.
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The Meridian City Council of the City of Meridian hereby approves the requested
Conditional Use Pennit as requested by the Applicant for the property described in the
application, subject to the following:
A.
B.
Adopt the Special Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission as follows:
1.
Modify the fifth bullet of Site Specific Condition #3 on page 14 to read: "Provide
a minimum 25-feet landscape buffer along the west property line. Materials used
in the buffer shall be in accordance with MCC 12-13-12-3 and these materials will
be coordinated with the property owners to the west, with the final result being
that no trees shall be added in the area of the power lines that have a mature height
greater than 25 feet."
2.
Modify Site Specific Condition #4 on page 14 to read: "Two amenities as
presented by the applicant at the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing will
be required."
3.
Modify the first sentence of Site Specific Condition #10 on page 15 to read: "The
applicant may be allowed to utilize a temporary septic system for the
office/apartment use only."
4.
Delete Site Specific Condition #12 on page 16
5.
Add Site Specific Condition #22 which reads: "The hours of operation of the
storage facility shall be contained between +6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on all days."
Adopt the Conditions and Recommendations of the Meridian Planning and Zoning and
Public Works Departments, as modified by the Planning & Zoning Commission, as
follows:
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/PD)
1. All conditions of the accompanying AnnexationlRezone application shall also be considered
conditions of the Conditional Use/PD application.
2.
All building construction within this detailed phase ofStor-it, shall substantially comply with
the elevations prepared by Moore Design Associates on 5-5-04. Construction materials used
on the structures shall be approved by City of Meridian Building Department and be in
accordance with the most recent International Building Code. If any significant
modification(s) to the approved architectural design features andlormaterials, as determined
by the Planning Director, are requested for building(s) in the future, the property owner shall
submit a CUP modification. Said modification will require City Council approval.
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3.
The submitted landscape plan, prepared by Moore Design Associates, and dated 5-11-04 is
not approved as submitted. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC)
pennit, the applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan with the following
changes/ additions/notes:
Provide a 20-foot wide (minimum) landscape buffer along Stoddard Road, located
entirely outside of the right-of-way. All trees shall be located beyond the required street
right-of-way. Prior to occupancy, said landscape buffer shall be installed along Stoddard
Road, abutting the entire site. The buffer shown on the submitted Landscape Plan is
approximately 25-feet wide. Staff is supportive of this increased width as it provides
additional buffering for the residents in the Bear Creek Subdivision.
. Provide a 25-foot wide (minimum) landscape buffer along Overland Road. All
trees shall be located beyond the required street right-of-way.
. Provide landscape materials within the street buffers per MCC 12-13-10.
. Conifer trees are not allowed within any required street buffer area.
. Provide a minimum 25-foot wide landscape buffer along the west property line.
Materials used in the buffer shall be in accordance with MCC 12-13-12-3~, and
these materials will be coordinated with the property owners to the west,
with the final result being that no trees shall be added in the area of the
power lines that have a mature height greater than 25 feet.
. 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).
Ten (10) copies of a revised landscape plan shall be submitted to the City Clerk's office at
least ten (10) days prior to the City Council hearing.
4.
Pro'/ide nvo amenities, as approved 'ay the Plæming & ZORÍfig Commission, for the
Plaooed Developmeffi. .'\t least 10 days prier ts the City C0IlBcil hear.ng, the applicaet
shall sabmit I 9 eepies sf a rO'lised site pial! showing hO'.'! the amenities will Be orieBted
OR the site. Two amenities as presented by the applicant at the Planning and Zoning
Commission hearing will be required.
5.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 11 of the City of
Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance. All vehicular use areas shall be paved in
accordance with Meridian City Code.
6.
An underground, pressurized irrigation system shall be installed to all landscape areas per the
approved specifications and in accordance with MCC 12-13-8 and MCC 9-1-2.
7.
Unless a waiver is specifically granted by City Council, all irrigation ditches, laterals or
canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or lying adjacent and
contiguous to the parcel shall be tiled per City Ordinance 12-4-13. Plans will need to be
approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association, with
written confinnation of said approval submitted to the Public Works Department.
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8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
All fencing shall be installed in accordance with MCC 12-4-10. Ifno pennanent fencing
is provided, temporary constrDction fencing to contain debris must be installed around the
perimeter prior to issuance of a building pennit.
A drainage plan designed by a State ofIdaho 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 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.
The applicant shaH may be allowed to utilize a temporary septic system for the
office/apartment uses in Phase I Qilly. The applicant shall enter into a non-development
agreement for the balance of the property until proper sewer service is available in
confonnance with the City's facility plan (see AZ-04-013). The arrangement for a septic
system coooection for the proposed office/apartment use is temporary and shall be
abandoned, and coooection made to City sewer, once the sewer is within 300 feet of the
subject property. The applicant shall coordinate the design and location of "dry line" sewer
line(s) to be installed to facilitate the future coooection to City sewer. The applicant shall
coordinate with the Public Works Department, the provisions for any required sewer
easements adjacent to the Hardin Drain.
The applicant will be responsible to construct the water mains to and through this
proposed development (looped). Project designer to coordinate main sizing and routing
with the Public Works Department. Please provide the Public Works Department with
infonnation on anticipated fire flow and domestic water requirements for the proposed
site. Flow and pressure from the existing mains should be monitored with the Meridian
Water Department.
The Malle Power sooStatiOR shall ae Brought into compliance with the apPFo'.'cd
lanàG6ape plan at f.-da C01ffity prier to ocC1l3atlcy of any ofthe storage, effice, or
apartmeBt uses.
13.
All mini-storage units shall have a 20-foot clear minimum separation between buildings,
and between fences and buildings, for circulation and emergency access.
14.
No Parking signs and painted curbs will be required for all Fire Lanes. Paint the curb red
and provide signage "No Parking Fire Lane".
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15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
Provide a Knoxbox entry system for the complex.
Commercial and office occupancies will require a fue-flow consistent with the Unifonn
Fire Code to service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of
300' apart.
A revised site plan and landscaping plan reflecting all the required modifications to the
site plan and landscaping shall be submitted to the City Clerk's office at least ten (10)
days prior to the next public hearing.
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.
No building or other strDcture 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).
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 fonn 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.
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 pennit must be
obtained prior to the start of development.
The hours of operation of the storage facility shall be contained between +6:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. on all days.
GENERAL REOUIREMENTS
1. Outside lighting shall be designed and placed in such a manner as to eliminate glare and
illumination of the adjoining roadways and properties, in accordance with City Ordinance
Section 11-13-4.C.
2.
All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 11-14 of the City
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Zoning and Development Ordinance.
3.
All constrDction shall confonn to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
4.
Applicant's (or successor's) failure to comply with any of the tenus of approval of the
conditional use pennit shall be cause for revocation ofthe conditional use pennit.
C.
Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
1.
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
The Board of Commissioners authorize the expenditure of other District funds
(approximately $30,000.00), if available, for the purchase of right-of-way on Overland Road
dedicated by the applicant, with the applicant constructing a sidewalk as described below.
However, if funds cannot be secured, the applicant shall do one of the following:
a. Dedicate by donation an additional23-feet of right-of-way along Overland Road, and
construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Overland Road, located a
minimum of 41- 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 Overland Road, located a minimum of 41- feet from the
centerline ofthe right-of-way, in an easement provided to the District.
c.
Provide a road trDst deposit in the amount of $12,900.00, to be used for future
sidewalk construction along the applicant's property.
2.
Dedicate 35-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Stoddard abutting the parcel by
means of recordation of a final subdivision plat or execution of a warranty deed prior to
issuance of a building pennit (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 Stoddard Road
is classified as a collector roadway and is to be brought to adopted standards by the
developers of abutting properties.
3.
Construct Stoddard as one-half of a 46-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter and 5-foot
detached (or 7-foot attached) coOncrete sidewalk within the 35-feet of right-of-way from the
centerline of Stoddard Road that will be dedicated with this application.
OR
Provide the District with a Public Rights of-Way Road Trust deposit in the amount of
$35,200.00 for the fust 500-feet of curb, gutter, 5-foot concrete sidewalk and pavement
widening to one-half of a 46-foot street section for the 500-foot of frontage on Stoddard
Road that is included in the District's Five Year Work Program.
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4.
Provide the District with a Public Rights-of- Way Road Trust Fund deposit in the amount of
$2,000.00 for the construction of a median to be installed as a part of the Overland Road
project in 2007.
5.
Construct a 20-foot wide full-access driveway that intersects Stoddard Road approximately
445-feet south of Overland Road.
6.
Pave the driveways their full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing
roadway edge.
7.
Other than the access points that have been approved with this application, direct lot access
to Overland Road and Stoddard Road is prohibited unless otherwise approved by the District.
8.
Comply with all Standard conditions of Approval.
1.
Standard Conditions of Approval
Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside ofthe 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 years old are not allowed unless approved in
writing by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file
numbers) for details.
5.
All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District
Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services
procedures and all applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An
engineer registered in the State ofIdaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
6.
The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building
pennit (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.
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9.
D.
It is the responsibility ofthe applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way.
The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by applicant. The
applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-900-342-1585) 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 confinnation 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 a waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is
granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought.
Adopt the Meridian Fire Department Recommendations as follows
1.
Acceptance ofthe 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 y," 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 fue hydrants shall have the curb painted red 10' to each side of the
hydrant location.
Fire Hydrants shall be placed on comers.
Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'.
e.
f.
3.
All entrance and internal roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside.
4.
Insure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of combustible vegetation.
5.
Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before
combustible constrDction begins.
6.
All driveways shall have a clear driving surface, available at all times, which is 20' wide.
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9.
D.
2.
3.
4.
5.
F.
7.
Fire lanes and streets shall have a vertical clearance of 13 '6". This includes mature
landscaping.
8.
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 of
300' apart.
Provide a Knoxbox entry system for the complex.
10.
The fue department requests that any future signalization installed as the result ofthe
development of this project be equipped with Opticom Sensors to ensure a safe and
efficient response by fire and emergency medical service vehicles. This cost of this
installation is to be borne by the developer.
11.
No Parking signs and painted curbs will be required for all Fire Lanes. Paint the curb red and
provide signage "No Parking Fire Lane".
12.
Building setbacks shall be per the Building Code for one and two story construction.
13.
Please contact the Fire Marshal at 888-1234 to work specific issues associated with this project.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health Department as follows:
1.
Specific knowledge as to the exact type of use must be provided before we can comment on
this Proposal.
We will require more data concerning soil conditions on this Proposal before we can comment,
if on-site sewage disposal is proposed.
Before we can comment concerning individual sewage disposal, we will require more data
concerning the depth of: high seasonal ground water, waste flow characteristics, or bedrock
from original grade.
This office will require a study to assess the impact of nutrients and pathogens to receiving
ground waters and/or surface waters ifmore than 600 gallons a day are proposed.
CHDH has not received any correspondence or inquiries from Lyons Development regarding
on-site sewage disposal.
Adopt the Recommendations of Sanitary Services Company as follows:
1.
Design the enclosure(s) per the standard recommendations of SSC for access, gates,
floor/pad, container stopslbumpers, and dimensions. Coordinate the design with SSC.
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Approval of the trash enclosure design will be required prior to issuance of a Certificate
of Zoning Compliance for the project.
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G.
Adopt the action of the City Council taken at their August 10, 2004 meeting as follows:
For clarification:
1.
Modification ofthe CUP conditions made by the Planning and Zoning
Commission, to include:
a. Requiring a 25-foot wide landscape buffer to the west;
b. Coordinating materials to be used with the adjacent property owner;
c. Approving amenities presented by applicant at the public hearing; and
d. Limiting hours of operation within the development to be from 6:00 a.m.
to 10:00 p.m.
2.
Applicant is granted a waiver of the standard tiling of the Hardin Drain located on
the southerly boundary of the property.
3.
Applicant shall be required to complete its offer to donate a sewer easement to the
City to facilitate the sewer extension through the property in the future. Applicant
shall coordinate with the Public Works Department and the Nampa-Meridian
Irrigation District the provisions for any required sewer easement adj acent to the
Hardin Drain.
4.
No RV dump shall be activated until the Black Cat sewer trDnk is activated and
coooected to the property.
5.
Applicant has submitted copies of a revised site plan and landscape plan reflecting
the changes required by the Commission, dated July 30, 2004. Therefore, the
preliminary plat date shall be July 30, 2004.
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 pennit for a Planned
Development Consisting of Detailed Approval of 150,680 Square Feet of Indoor Storage, 3,200
Square Feet of Retail Office, and a 1,600 Square Foot Caretaker's Apartment and Conceptual
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Approval of27,265 Square Feet ofRetaillOffice Space on 13.5 acres in a Proposed CoG Zone
for Stow-It Self Storage, located on the southwest comer ofthe intersection of Overland Road
and Stoddard Road, within Section 24, Township 3 North, Range 1 West, 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:
1.
Modify the fifth bullet of Site Specific Condition #3 on page 14 to read: "Provide a
minimum 25-feet landscape buffer along the west property line. Materials used in the
buffer shall be in accordance with MCC 12-13-12-3 and these materials will be
coordinated with the property owners to the west, with the final result being that no trees
shall be added in the area of the power lines that have a mature height greater than 25
feet."
2.
Modify Site Specific Condition #4 on page 14 to read: "Two amenities as presented by
the applicant at the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing will be required."
3.
Modify the first sentence of Site Specific Condition #10 on page 15 to read: "The
applicant may be allowed to utilize a temporary septic system for the office/apartment use
only."
4.
Delete Site Specific Condition #12 on page 16
5.
Add Site Specific Condition #22 which reads: "The hours of operation ofthe storage
facility shall be contained between +6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on all days."
B.
Adopt the Conditions and Recommendations of the Meridian Planning and Zoning and
Public Works Departments, as modified by the Planning & Zoning Commission, as
follows:
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/PO)
1. All conditions ofthe accompanying AnnexationlRezone application shall also be considered
conditions of the Conditional UselPD application.
2.
All building construction within this detailed phase ofStor-it, shall substantially comply with
the elevations prepared by Moore Design Associates on 5-5-04. ConstrDction materials used
on the strDctures shall be approved by City of Meridian Building Department and be in
accordance with the most recent International Building Code. If any significant
modification(s) to the approved architectural design features andlormaterials, as determined
by the Planning Director, arerequestedforbuilding(s) in the future, the property owner shall
submit a CUP modification. Said modification will require City Council approval.
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AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONll USE PERMIT
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3.
The submitted landscape plan, prepared by Moore Design Associates, and dated 5-11-04 is
not approved as submitted. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC)
pennit, the applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan with the following
changes/ additions/notes:
. Provide a 20-foot wide (minimum) landscape buffer along Stoddard Road, located
entirely outside of the right-of-way. All trees shall be located beyond the required
street right-of-way. Prior to occupancy, said landscape buffer shall he installed along
Stoddard Road, abutting the entire site. The buffer shown on the submitted
Landscape Plan is approximately 25-feet wide. Staff is supportive ofthis increased
width as it provides additional buffering for the residents in the Bear Creek
Subdivision.
. Provide a 25-foot wide (minimum) landscape buffer along Overland Road. All
trees shall be located beyond the required street right-of-way.
. Provide landscape materials within the street buffers per MCC 12-13-10.
. Conifer trees are not allowed within any required street buffer area.
. Provide a minimum 25-foot wide landscape buffer along the west property line.
Materials used in the buffer shall be in accordance with MCC 12-13-12-3~, and
these materials will be coordinated with the property owners to the west,
with the final result being that no trees shall be added in the area of the
power lines that have a mature height greater than 25 feet.
. 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).
Ten (10) copies of a revised landscape plan shall be submitted to the City Clerk's office at
least ten (10) days prior to the City Council hearing.
4.
Pfoyiàe nvo amenities, as aJ!l3fOveà BY the Planning & ZoRiRg CoffiffiissioJl, for the
Planned Deyelopment. At least 10 days prior to the City Cmrncil heariRg, the applicant
shall sabmit 10 cofJies of a reyised site plan showing how the amenities will Be orÎeffied
OR the site. Two amenities as presented by the applicant at the Planning and Zoning
Commission hearing will be required.
5.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 11 of the City of
Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance. All vehicular use areas shall be paved in
accordance with Meridian City Code.
6.
An underground, pressurized irrigation system shall be installed to all landscape areas per the
approved specifications and in accordance with MCC 12-13-8 and MCC 9-1-2.
7.
Unless a waiver is specifically granted by City Council, all irrigation ditches, laterals or
canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or lying adjacent and
contiguous to the parcel shall be tiled per City Ordinance 12-4-13. Plans will need to be
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8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association, with
written confinnation of said approval submitted to the Public Works Department.
All fencing shall be installed in accordance with MCC 12-4-10. Ifno pennanent fencing
is provided, temporary construction fencing to contain debris must be installed around the
perimeter prior to issuance of a building pennit.
A drainage plan designed by a State ofIdaho 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 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.
The applicant shaH may be allowed to utilize a temporary septic system for the
office/apartment uses il'l Phase I Qilly. The applicant shall enter into a non-development
agreement for the balance of the property until proper sewer service is available in
confonnance with the City's facility plan (see AZ-04-013). The arrangement for a septic
system coooection for the proposed office/apartment use is temporary and shall be
abandoned, and coooection made to City sewer, once the sewer is within 300 feet of the
subject property. The applicant shall coordinate the design and location of "dry line" sewer
line(s) to be installed to facilitate the future coooection to City sewer. The applicant shall
coordinate with the Public Works Department, the provisions for any required sewer
easements adjacent to the Hardin Drain.
The applicant will be responsible to constrDct the water mains to and through this
proposed development (looped). Project designer to coordinate main sizing and routing
with the Public Works Department. Please provide the Public Works Department with
infonnation on anticipated fire flow and domestic water requirements for the proposed
site. Flow and pressure from the existing mains should be monitored with the Meridian
Water Department.
The Idaho Po",'er sHBstatiel'l shall Be BF0l1ght iBto compliance with the approyeà
laHèseape plan at A-da Co1:llliy prier te ece1l3aney ef any of the storage, offiee, er
apartmeBt IIses.
All mini-storage units shall have a 20-foot clear minimum separation between buildings,
and between fences and buildings, for circulation and emergency access.
14.
No Parking signs and painted curbs will be required for all Fire Lanes. Paint the curb red
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15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
and provide signage "No Parking Fire Lane".
Provide a Knoxbox entry system for the complex.
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 of
300' apart.
A revised site plan and landscaping plan reflecting all the required modifications to the
site plan and landscaping shall be submitted to the City Clerk's office at least ten (10)
days prior to the next public hearing.
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.
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).
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 fonn 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.
This conditional use pennit shall be valid for a maximum period of 18 months. If
construction has not begun within this timeframe, a new conditional use pennit must be
obtained prior to the start of development.
The hours of operation of the storage facility shall be contained between 6:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. on all days.
GENERAL REOUIREMENTS
1. Outside lighting shall be designed and placed in such a manner as to eliminate glare and
illumination of the adjoining roadways and properties, in accordance with City Ordinance
Section 11-13-4.C.
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2.
All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 11-14 of the City
Zoning and Development Ordinance.
3.
All construction shall confonn to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
4.
Applicant's (or successor's) failure to comply with any of the tenus of approval of the
conditional use permit shall be cause for revocation of the conditional use pennit.
C. Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
1.
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
The Board of Commissioners authorize the expenditure of other District funds
(approximately $30,000.00), if available, for the purchase of right-of-way on Overland Road
dedicated by the applicant, with the applicant constrDcting a sidewalk as described below.
However, if funds cannot be secured, the applicant shall do one of the following:
a.
Dedicate by donation an additional23- feet of right-of-way along Overland Road, and
construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Overland Road, located a
minimum of 41- feet from the centerline of the right-of-way.
b.
Do not dedicate additional right-of-way, but constrDct a minimum 5-foot wide
concrete sidewalk along Overland Road, located a minimum of 41- feet from the
centerline ofthe right-of-way, in an easement provided to the District.
c.
Provide a road trDst deposit in the amount of $12,900.00, to be used for future
sidewalk construction along the applicant's property.
2.
Dedicate 35-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Stoddard abutting the parcel by
means of recordation of a final subdivision plat or execution of a warranty deed prior to
issuance of a building pennit (or otherrequired permits), whichever occurs first. Allow up to
30 business days to process the right-of-way dedication afterreceipt of all requested material.
The owner will not be compensated for this additional right-of-way because Stoddard Road
is classified as a collector roadway and is to be brought to adopted standards by the
developers of abutting properties.
3.
ConstrDct Stoddard as one-halfofa46-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter and5-foot
detached (or 7-foot attached) coOncrete sidewalk within the 35-feet of right-of-way from the
centerline of Stoddard Road that will be dedicated with this application.
OR
Provide the District with a Public Rights of-Way Road Trust deposit in the amount of
$35,200.00 for the first 500-feet of curb, gutter, 5-foot concrete sidewalk and pavement
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widening to one-half of a 46-foot street section for the 500-foot of ftontage on Stoddard
Road that is included in the District's Five Year Work Program.
4.
Provide the District with a Public Rights-of-Way Road Trust Fund deposit in the amount of
$2,000.00 for the constrDction of a median to be installed as a part of the Overland Road
project in 2007.
5.
Construct a 20-foot wide full-access driveway that intersects Stoddard Road approximately
445-feet south of Overland Road.
6.
Pave the driveways their full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers with 15- foot radii abutting the existing
roadway edge.
7.
Other than the access points that have been approved with this application, direct lot access
to Overland Road and Stoddard Road is prohibited unless otherwise approved by the District.
8.
Comply with all Standard conditions of Approval.
1.
Standard Conditions of ADDroval
Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside ofthe right-of-way.
2.
All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall
be borne by the developer.
3.
Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during
the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280
(with file number) for details.
4.
Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in
writing by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file
numbers) for details.
5.
All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District
Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services
procedures and all applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An
engineer registered in the State ofIdaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
6.
The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building
pennit (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.
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8.
9.
Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in
accordance with Ordinance #198, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact
Fee Ordinance.
It is the responsibility ofthe applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way.
The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by applicant. The
applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-900-342-1585) 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 tenus 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 ofthe Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the
applicant to obtain written continuation 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 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.
D.
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 fue hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire
Department.
a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 11," 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.
Fire Hydrants shall be placed on comers.
Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'.
e.
f.
3.
All entrance and internal roads shall have a turning radius of28' inside and 48' outside.
4.
Insure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of combustible vegetation.
5.
Operational fue hydrants and temporary or pennanent street signs are required before
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6.
7.
8.
9.
E.
2.
3.
4.
combustible constrDction begins.
All driveways shall have a clear driving surface, available at all times, which is 20' wide.
Fire lanes and streets shall have a vertical clearance of 13'6". This includes mature
landscaping.
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 of
300' apart.
Provide a Knoxbox entry system for the complex.
10.
The fue department requests that any future signalization installed as the result ofthe
development of this project be equipped with Opticom Sensors to ensure a safe and
efficient response by fire and emergency medical service vehicles. This cost of this
installation is to be borne by the developer.
11.
No Parking signs and painted curbs will be required for all Fire Lanes. Paint the curb red and
provide signage "No Parking Fire Lane".
12.
Building setbacks shall be per the Building Code for one and two story construction.
13.
Please contact the Fire Marshal at 888-1234 to work specific issues associated with this
project.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health Department as follows:
1.
Specific knowledge as to the exact type of use must be provided before we can comment on
this Proposal.
We will require more data concenúng soil conditions on this Proposal before we can comment,
if on-site sewage disposal is proposed.
Before we can comment concenúng individual sewage disposal, we will require more data
concerning the depth of: high seasonal ground water, waste flow characteristics, or bedrock
from original grade.
This office will require a study to assess the impact of nutrients and pathogens to receiving
ground waters and/or surface waters ifmore than 600 gallons a day are proposed.
5.
CHDH has not received any correspondence or inquiries from Lyons Development regarding
on-site sewage disposal.
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F.
1.
G.
Adopt the Recommendations of Sanitary Services Company as follows:
Design the enclosure(s) per the standard recommendations ofSSC 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 issuance of a Certificate
of Zoning Compliance for the project.
Adopt the action of the City Council taken at their August 10,2004 meeting as follows:
For clarification:
1.
Modification of the CUP conditions made by the Planning and Zoning
Commission, to include:
a. Requiring a 25-foot wide landscape buffer to the west;
b. Coordinating materials to be used with the adjacent property owner;
c. Approving amenities presented by applicant at the public hearing; and
d. Limiting hours of operation within the development to be from 6:00 a.m.
to 10:00 p.m.
2.
Applicant is granted a waiver of the standard tiling of the Hardin Drain located on
the southerly boundary of the property.
3.
Applicant shall be required to complete its offer to donate a sewer easement to the
City to facilitate the sewer extension through the property in the future. Applicant
shall coordinate with the Public Works Department and the Nampa-Meridian
Irrigation District the provisions for any required sewer easement adjacent to the
Hardin Drain.
4.
No RV dump shall be activated until the Black Cat sewer trunk is activated and
coooected to the property.
5.
Applicant has submitted copies of a revised site plan and landscape plan reflecting
the changes required by the Commission, dated July 30, 2004. Therefore, the
preliminary plat date shall be July 30, 2004.
NOTICE OF EIGHTEEN (18) MONTH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DURATION
Please take notice that the conditional use pennit shall be valid for a maximum period of
eighteen (18) months unless otherwise approved by the council. During this time, the pennit
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 pennits and
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commence construction of penn anent footings or strDctures on or in the ground. In this context
"structures" shall include sewer and water lines, streets or building constrDction. The applicant
has specified in the application and to the commission and council a construction schedule and
completion date for the project. Ifthe 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 conditional approval of the future phases shall be null and void. (MCC 11-17-
4.B.)
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
AND RIGHT TO REGULATORY TAKINGS ANALYSIS
The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, the Owner may
request a regulatory taking analysis. Such request must be in writing, and must be filed with the
City Clerk not more than twenty-eight (28) days after the fmal decision concerning the matter at
issue. A request for a regulatory takings analysis will toll the time period within which a Petition
for Judicial Review may be filed.
Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body ofthe City of Meridian,
pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521 an affected person being a person who has an interest in real
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property which may be adversely affected by the issuance or denial of the conditional use pennit
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 '1 f\.."
day of
8(p~tìT\hd ,2004.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCILMAN SHAUN WARDLE
VOTED~
COUNCILMAN BILL NARY
VOTED~
COUNCILMAN CHARLIE ROUNTREE
VOTED~
COUNCILMAN KEITH BIRD
VOTED~
MAYOR TAMMY de WEERD (TIE BREAKER)
DATED: OJ - r-O""
VOTED----===---
MOTION:
APPROVED:~
DISAPPROVED:-
dd?--þ,
Attest:
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Copy served upon Applicant, Planning and Zoning Department, Public Works
Department and the City Attorney.
By:-Jð "-()1 11 k. , e ""-
City Clerk's Office
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION
AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONll USE PERMIT
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Dated:..ß - ZO .04
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