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STAFF REPORT:
Hearing Date: September 28, 2004
To:
Mayor, City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
Sonya Allen, Assistant City PlanneIJIf ~
Bruce Frecldeton, Senior Engineering Tech. ~
RECEIVED
SEP 24 2004
From:
Re:
Sutherland Farm Subdivision No.4
City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
. Request for Final Plat Approval of 79 Attached Single-family Residential
Building Lots and 9 Common Lots on 16.3 Acres in an R-8 Zone for
Sutherland Farm Subdivision No.4, by Sutherland Farm, Inc. (File No. FP-
04-058)
We have reviewed the above-referenced submittal and offer the foUowing comments, as
conditions of approvaL These conditions shaD be considered in full, unless expressly
modified or deleted by motion of the Meridian City Council:
APPLICATION S~Y & LOCATION
The applicant, Sutherland Farm, Inc., has requested approval for the fourth phase of Sutherland
Farm Subdivision. This phase consists of 79 single-fiunily residential building lots and 9
common area lots on 16.3 acres in an R-8 zone. The gross density of Phase No.4 is
approximately 3.29 dwelling units/acre. The net density is approximately 5.83 dwelling
units/acre.
Sutherland Farm Subdivision No.4 is located approximately \4 mile east of S. Eagle Road and
y, mile north orE. Victory Rd. on the north side ofE. Easy Jet Drive (E. Girdner Ln.) in the SW
V. of Section 21, T.3N., RIB.
A Conditional Use Permit was approved for this phase that allowed reductions to the minimum
requirements approved under the previous Conditional Use Permit (CUP-02-O05) for front yard
setbacks (IO-feet for living areas & side entry garages, 20-feet for ftont entry garages), lot size
(3,400 s.f. for attached dwellings), and minimum lot ftontages (34-feet for attached dwellings).
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: September 28, 2004
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The final plat that was submitted substantially complies with the approved Preliminary Plat.
One lot on the east side of Block 14 was shifted to the north along E. Quin Drive. Staff has no
objection to this change since the number oflots stayed the same.
Staff recommends approval of the fourth phase of Sutherland Farm Subdivision with the
comments and conditions stated in this report.
SITE SPECIFIC REOUlREMENTSlFINAL PLAT
1.
Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved Rezone (RZ-04-006), Preliminsry Plat
(pP-O4-O09), Planned Development (CUP-O4-009), and Development Agreement (Inst.
#102143307).
2.
The pressurized irrigation system within this development is to be owned and
maintained by the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District. The City of Meridian requires
that pressurized inigation 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 culinsry 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.
3.
Fencing shall be restricted to 4-feet in height on all building lots in Block 14 where they
are contiguous to Lot 7 in compliance with MCC 12-4-10 and 12-13-15-9 and
Conditional Use Permit Finding #3, page 4.
4.
Sanitary sewer service to this site shall be via mainline extension from main lines
installed in previous phases. Applicant will be responsible to construct the sewer mains
to and through this proposed development. Subdivision designer to coordinate main
sizing and routing with the Public Works Department. Each lot within this subdivision
shall be subject to paying sanitary sewer latecomers fees with the issuance of building
permits.
5.
Municipal water service to this site shall be via main line extensions from main lines in
previous phases. Applicant will be responsible to construct the water mains to and
through this proposed development. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and
routing with the Public Works Department. Each lot within this subdivision shall be
subject to paying water latecomers fees with the issuance of building pennits.
6.
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 ResohItion 02-374.
7.
Complete recording information on the face of the plat for Sutherland Farm Sub. No.3.
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Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: September 28, 2004
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8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Complete the Certificate of Owners and its accompanying Acknowledgement.
Please clarify the relationship to the subdivision boundary of the Lot 1, Block 15 detail.
The sum of the segments along the west side of Lots 73-76 and 88, Block 11 don't equal
the corresponding overall distance shown. Please make the appropriate adjustments.
Please revise the Landscape Plan dated 6/15/04, prepared by Tamura & Associates as
follows:
a.
b.
Show contours for all storm drainage swales.
Five-foot pathways/micropaths are required to be paved. The symbol used for
grasscrete appears to match these areas, please clarify/change symbol.
Define the hatch marks shown along the pathway adjacent to the Ridenbaugh
Canal (must be grass or bark with shrubs).
Include proposed fencing on Landscape Plan as submitted by Daren Fluke, J-U-B
Engineers on 9/23/04.
c.
d.
Please add or revise the following plat notes:
a.
Revise note #1 to read: "Building setbacks and dimensional standards in this
subdivision shall be in compliance with die appli(!llble ~eBiag regtdatieas ef die
City efMeridilHl, Idalia. Title 11 and Title 12 of the Meridian Citv Code unless
otherwise modified by Conditional Use Permit (CUP-O4-O09). which allowed for
reductions in lot size. front vard setbacks. and street frontage."
Note #11: Complete recording information.
b.
Staffs failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved Rezone,
Preliminary Plat, Conditional Use Permit or Development Agreement does not relieve
Applicant of responsibility for compliance.
GENERAL REOUIREMENTS
1.
2.
FP..04-05S
All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting,
crossing or lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided 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 confirmation of said
approval submitted to the Public Works Department.
Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be
removed from 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.
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Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: September 28, 2004
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3.
4.
Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, pressurized
irrigation system approved and activated, drainage lots constructed, fencing installed,
and road base approved by the Ada County Highway District prior to applying for
building permits. All development improvements, including fencing, micro-paths,
irrigation, and landscaping 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 all fencing, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to signature on the
final plat.
Two-Hundred-fifty watt (25Ow) and One-Hundred watt (WOw), high-pressure sodium
streetlights will be required at locations designated by the Public Works Department. All
streetlights shall be installed at subdivider's expense. Typical locations are at street
intersections and/or fire hydrants. Final design locations and quantity are determined
after power designs are completed by Idaho Power Company. Street light contractor to
obtain design and permit from the Public Works Department prior commencing
installations.
5.
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.
6.
Submit "Final" letter from the Ada County Street Name Committee, approving the
subdivision and street names. Make any corrections necessary to conform.
7
Applicant's engineer will be required to submit a signed, stamped statement certifying
that all street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three feet above the
highest established normal groundwater elevation.
8.
Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian's Water Deputy Fire Chief
and the Public Works Department.
9.
Provide five-foot-wide sidewalks in accordance with City Ordinance Section 12-5-2.K.
Sidewalks are to provide a clear five-foot-wide walkway pathway without encroachment
of mailbox structures.
10.
All development shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair
Housing Act.
11.
No building permits shall be issued within the development until a final plat has been
recorded for this subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Sutherland Farm Subdivision No.4 with the
above stated comments and conditions.
FP.Q4-O5S
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Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: September 28, 2004
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