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LEGAL DEPARTMENT
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PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
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PLANNING AND ZONING
DEPARTMENT
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STAFF REPORT:
Hearing Date: November 3, 2004
To:
Mayor and City Council
Sonya Allen, Assistant City Planner ¿II
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager~
Sienna Creek Subdivision No.1
From:
Re:
RECEIVED
OCT 29 2004
City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Final Plat approval of Thirty-five (35) Single-Family Residential Building Lots
and Six (6) Common Lots on 8.84 Acres in an R-8 Zone by Sagewood
Development, Inc. (File No. FP-O4-064).
We have reviewed the above referenced submittals and offer the following comments as
conditions of approval. These conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly
modified or deleted by motion of the Meridian City Council:
APPLICATION SUMMARY & LOCATION
The applicant, Sagewood Development, Inc., has applied for Final Plat approval of 35 single-
family residential building lots and 6 common lots on 8.84 acres of land for the first phase of
Sienna Creek Subdivision. The zoning designation for the proposed subdivision is R-8 (Medium
Density Residential). This subdivision will have a gross density of 3.9 d.u.lacre and a net density
of 5.5 d.u.lacre.
Sienna Creek Subdivision is located approximately ~ mile north of W. Ustick Road and ~ mile
east ofN. Linder Road, in the SW ~ of Section 36, TAN., R.lW.
The common area lots within the subdivision consist oflandscape, open space, and drainage lots
and will be maintained by the Homeowner's Association. The pressurized irrigation system
within this development is to be owned and maintained by Settlers Irrigation District.
A Conditional Use Permit was approved for this subdivision that allowed for reductions to the
minimum requirements for the R-8 zone for lot size (from 6,500 s.f. to 5,000 s.f.) and street
frontage (from 65-feet to 50-feet).
The submitted final plat substantially complies with the approved preliminary plat.
FP-O4-064
Sienna Creek Subl FP.doc
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: November 3, 2004
Page 2
Staff recommends approval of Sienna Creek Subdivision with the comments and conditions
stated in this report.
SITE SPECIFIC COMMENTS / FINAL PLAT
1.
Applicant is to meet all terms of the approved Annexation (AZ-04-014), Conditional Use
Permit (CUP-04-021), and Preliminary Plat (PP-04-019).
2.
Temporary construction fencing to contain debris shall be installed along the boundaries
of this phase unless permanent fencing already exists at the subdivision boundaries. All
fencing shall be in compliance with MCC 12-4-10.
3.
Revise or add the following notes on the face ofthe plat:
(1.)
(10.)
(II.)
(J 2.)
(13.)
4.
.. .public right-of-way line. subdivision boundary. and along all rear lot lines.
unless otherwise shown. ...
(Complete recording information.)
Revise note #11: "Fencing adjacent to the pathways and common areas within the
subdivision..."
"The owner(s) of each lot across which Dasses an irrifmtionldrainarze ditch or
DiDe. is resDonsible for the maintenance thereof. unless such resDonsibilitv has
been assumed bv an irrÙmtionidrainarze district. "
"Buildinf! setbacks and dimensional standards in this subdivision shall be in
comDliance with Title 11 and Title 12 of the Meridian Citv Code unless otherwise
modified bv Conditional Use Permit (CUP-O4-02l!. which allowed for reduced
lot sizes and street trontaf!es. "
The landscape plan shall prepared by The Land Group, Inc. and dated 10/8/04, shall be
revised as follows:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Per Preliminary Plat Site Specific requirement #4, "Fencing for the lots bordering
common areas shall be 4' in height and made of a semi-solid material. Fencing
adjacent to the proposed park shall be 4' in height (to increase the visibility of the
park)." Revise plan to reflect this requirement.
If drainage swales are proposed, show contours on plan.
Show a minimum 5' wide paved pathway on micropath lots.
Revise landscape plan to match the revised plat dated 8/16/04.
The applicant has indicated that Settlers Irrigation District will own and maintain the
pressure irrigation system within this development. The City of 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 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 irrigable common areas prior to signature on the final
plat by the Meridian City Engineer.
5.
FP-04-064
Sienna Creek Sub! FP.doc
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: November 3, 2004
Page 3
6.
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 (ditch owners), with written
approval or non-approval submitted to the Public Works Department. If lateral users
association approval can't be obtained, plans will be reviewed and approved by the
Meridian City Engineer prior to final plat signature.
7.
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, but not limited too, perimeter
fencing, 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, landscaping, pressurized irrigation, amenities, sanitary sewer,
water, etc., prior to signature on the final plat.
8.
Sanitary sewer and water service to this site shall be via the existing mains adjacent to the
proposed subdivision. Applicant will be responsible to construct the water mains to and
through this proposed development, thereby making them available to adjacent
properties. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and routing with the Public
Works Department. Applicant shall execute City of Meridian standard forms of
easements, for any mains that are required to provide service. This development shall be
subject to latecomer fees to reimburse those responsible for extending service into the
area, said fees shall be due and payable prior to signature on the final by the City
Engineer.
9.
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.
10.
Any drainage areas (detention/retention basins) must be designed to ensure that water
will percolate or discharge within a period of time not to exceed 24 hours for all storms
up to and including a 100-year storm event. All storm drainage must be in compliance
with MCC 12-13-14, Stormwater Integration.
11.
The boundary bearing quadrant adjacent to the south side of Lot 8, Block 5, the west side
of Lots 2-6, Block 5, and across the west end of the W. Ashton Drive right-of-way don't
match the corresponding bearings found in the legal description of the Certificate of
Owner's. Make the appropriate corrections.
12.
Graphically depict 5-foot wide public utilities, drainage and irrigation easements adjacent
to the west side of Lots 1, Block 4, and Lot 1, Block 6, as these will be side yards
adjacent to future phases.
FP-O4-064
Sienna Creek Sub! FP.doc
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: November 3, 2004
Page 4
13.
Increase the width of any side yard public utilities, drainage and irrigation easement
where a pressurized irrigation main line is located. The minimum width shall be the pipe
offset from the property line plus 5-feet.
14.
Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions, or terms of the. approved Annexation,
Conditional Use Permit, or Preliminary Plat does not relieve the Applicant of
responsibility for compliance.
GENERAL REOUIREMENTS
1.
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 have to be removed.
2.
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.
3.
Two-hundred-fifty and one-hundred-watt, 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. The street light contractor shall obtain design and
permit from the Public Works Department prior commencing installations.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian Public Works Department.
7.
Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the final plat with the above stated comments and conditions.
FP-O4-064
Sienna Creek Sub! FP.doc