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MERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING MEETING
October 7, 2004
APPLICANT Landmark Engineering & Planning, Inc. ITEM NO. 6
REQUEST Public Hearing: Request for a Rezone of 9.16 acres from R-8 to C-C zone for
Cairns Crossing Subdivision - south of West Cherry Lane and east of Linder Road
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Mayor Tammy de Weerd
City Council
33 E. Idaho Ave.
Meridian, ill 83642
RE: Linder Crossing Phase 2 (Cairns Crossing)
Dear Mayor de Weerd and Council Members:
It has come to our attention that a proposal has been made for the construction of a new
business park, Cairns Crossing on Cherry Lane across from the Meridian Library. The
planner, Clinton E. Boyle and the developer, John Stubblefield have met with me
regarding the proposal. The business park appears to be an acceptable use of the
property; however there are issues with the proposed access points.
Due to the extremely heavy traffic on Cherry Lane and the number of patrons using the
center lane to access the library, the Library Board of Trustees is requesting that no
access points to the business park be placed directly across from the library, However, if
it is determined by Planning & Zoning and the Highway District that an access point is
necessary in that area, the Board is requesting that it be lined up evenly With the east
entrance of the library rather than off-set as in the current proposal.
Thank you considering our request when making your decision regarding the above
referenced proposal.
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Patricia Younger
Library Director
1326 WEST CHERRY LANE' MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642
208,888.4451 FA.X 208.884.0745
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Keith Bird
William LM. Nary
Shaun Werd1e
Charles M. RountTee
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
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STAFF REPORT:
Hearing Date: October 7, 2004
To:
Planning & Zoning Commission I Mayor & City Council
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager ~
Wendy Kirkpatrick, AICP, Associate City Plarmer Witt
From:
Re:
Cairns Crossing Subdivision
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Request for the Rezone -of 9.16 acres from R-8 to C-C Zone for Cairns
Crossing Subdivision by Landmark Engineering and Planning (File #RZ-04-
011)
Request for Preliminary Plat of Eleven (II) Commercial Building Lots on
9.16 Acres in a Proposed C-C Zone by Landmark Engineering and Planning,
Inc (File #PP-04-033)
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We have reviewed these submittals and offer the following comments, as conditions of the
applicant. These conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly modified or deleted by
motion of the Meridian City Council:
APPLICATIONS SUMMARY
The applicant, Landmark Engineering and Planning, on behalf of Stubblefield Development
Company, requests the zoning of a 9.16-acre parcel, located immediately east of the recently
constructed multi-tenant commercial building, Linder Crossing, and just to the east of the
southeast corner of Cherry Lane and Linder Road. The parcel is currently zoned R-8 and
located within the City of Meridian. The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property to
C-C. The proposed C-C zoning is compatible with the subject property's Commercial
Comprehensive Plan designation.
The applicant also requests preliminary plat approval to subdivide the 9.16-acre subject property
into eleven (11) commercial lots, each with a single building and use. The proposed
commercial subdivision will take access off of Cherry Lane and will have two cross-access
points providing a connection to Linder Crossing.
The proposed lots range in size from 21,119 square feet to 73,421 square feet.
Planning & Zoning CommissionlMayor & City Council
October 7, 2004 (Hearing Date)
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Applications for a request to rezone the subject property to C-C (RZ-00-005) and a Conditional
Use Permit to allow commercial buildings and a gas station (CUP-00-048) were submitted in
2000 and withdrawn in 2001 by the applicant. The 14,880 square foot commercial building
(Linder Crossing) located directly east of the subject property was approved through a
Certificate of Zoning Compliance in 2002.
Staff and the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) have recommended that the applicant
reduce the subdivision's number of access points off of Cherry Lane from three to two. ACHD
and staff have also recommended that the eastern access point be aligned with the Meridian
Public Library's access point directly to the north of the subject property.
The applicant is proposing to not provide a vehicular connection between the stub located at 13 th
Street south of the subject property in a residential subdivision and the proposed commercial
subdivision. According to the applicant, residents in the residential neighborhood to the south of
the subject property are strongly opposed to a vehicular or pedestrian connection between the
13th Street stub and the subject property. ACHD is not requiring the applicant to provide a
vehicular connection between 13th Street and the subject property. ACHD is, however,
re~uiring that the applicant provide a 10' pedestrian connection and emergency access at the
13' Street connection. The applicant is proposing to provide emergency vehicle access and a
pedestrian connection at 13th Street; this proposal is supported by Meridian's Police and Fire
Departments and ACHD, The connection at 13th Street was discussed at the public hearings
held in 2001 for the Linder Crossing CUP and rezone applications. The applicant originally
proposed to provide a vehicular connection at 13th Street. The CUP and rezone applications
(RZ-00-005 and CUP-00-048) were withdrawn by the applicant before any decisions were made
by Council regarding the access point at 13th Street.
Staff is recommending approval of the request for rezone and preliminary plat applications with
conditions.
LOCATION
The property is located just to the east of the southeast corner of Cherry Lane and Linder
Road. The parcel is in Section 12, T3N, RIW. The property is designated as
"Commercial" in the 2002 Comprehensive Plan.
SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
North - Cherry Lane is located directly to the north of the subject property. Christ Lutheran
Church, Meridian's Public Library, and single family residences are located on the north side of
Cherry Lane.
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South - Northgate Subdivision, a residential subdivision with R-4 zoning is located directly to
the south of the subject property.
East - A Middle School is located directly to the east of the subdivision. The Middle School
property is zoned R-4.
West - Linder Crossing, a 14,880 square foot multi-tenant commercial building, with C-N
zoning is located directly to the west of the subject property.
OWNER OF RECORD
The property owner of record is Stubblefield Development Company. Notarized consent
for the subject applications has been submitted.
ZONING ANALYSIS
According to Ordinance 11-15-11, General Standards Applicable to Zoning Amendments, both
the P&Z Commission and Council are required "to review the particular facts and circumstances
of each proposed zoning amendment in terms of the following standards and shall fmd adequate
evidence answering the following questions about the proposed zoning amendment."
The following is the list of standards found in 11-15-11 and analysis by staff:
A.
Will the new zoning be harmonious with and in accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan and, ü not, has there been an application for a Comprehensive
Plan amendment;
Staff finds that the 2002 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the
subject property as "Commercial." The proposed C-C zoning is compatible with the
Comprehensive Plan designation of "Commercial."
Staff also finds the following 2002 Comprehensive Plan text policies to be applicable
(staff analysis is in italics below policy):
- "Locate new community commercial areas on arterials or collectors near residential
areas in such a way as to complement with adjoining residential areas." (Chapter VII,
Goal I, Obj. B, #5)
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The proposed Cairns Crossing Subdivision has frontage Cherry Lane, a principal
arterial roadway. The applicant is proposing a pedestrian connection with the
residential subdivision to the south of the subject property. The proposed
commercial development complements adjoining residential areas.
. "Require screening and buffering of commercial and industrial properties and
residential use with transitional zoning." (Chapter VII, Goal IV., Obj. A, #6)
As required under MCC 12-13, the applicant is proposing landscaping buffers at the
edges of the subject property bordering Northgate residential subdivision.
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"Permit new, . .commercial. . .developments only where urban services can be
reasonably provided at the time of final approval and development is contiguous to
the City," (Chapter IV, Goal I, Obj. A, #6)
Cairns Crossing Subdivision is contiguous to existing city limits and sanitary sewer,
water and other urban utilities can be extended to meet the needs of the development.
B.
Has there been a change in the area or adjacent areas which may dictate that the
area should be rezoned. For example, have the streets been widened, new railroad
access been developed or planned or adjacent area being developed in a fashion
similar to the proposed rezone area;
The property immediately to the west of the subject property was recently developed as
a commercial development. Linder Crossing, a multi-tenant commercial building with
C-N zoning was permitted through a CZC application in 2002. Staff finds a rezone of the
proposed property would be compatible with other land use and facility changes in the
area.
c.
Will the proposed uses be designed, constructed, operated and maintained to be
harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character
of the general vicinity and that such use will not change the essential character of
the same area;
No specific uses are proposed with this application. Staff finds that any future uses, if
designed, constructed and operated in accordance with adopted city ordinances and
standards, should be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing
character of the yicinity.
D.
Will the proposed uses not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future
neighboring uses;
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Staff finds the majority of the potential future uses on the subject property allowable in
the C-C zoning district will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future
neighboring uses if all development and landscaping ordinances are exercised, The
proposed landscape buffers and the block walls located at the southern edge of the
property and the southwest edge of the property adjoining residential uses are intended
to mitigate any disturbances. The Commission and Council should rely on public
testimony to determine whether the proposed uses will be disturbing or hazardous to the
neighboring residential uses.
E.
Will the area be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as
highways, streets, police and fIre protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal,
water, sewer or that the person responsible for the establishment of proposed
zoning amendment shaD be able to provide adequately any of such services;
Staff finds the public streets adjacent to the subject property will handle the additional
traffic generated by future development. See the report from the Ada County Highway
District for further details concerning the potential traffic impacts of the proposed
development. ACHD has recommended that the applicant provide only two access
points to Cherry Lane and that the eastern access point be aligned with the library's
access point directly north of the subject property. See Zoning Comment "H" regarding
the stub street at 13th Street. Sanitary sewer and water are either currently available or
can be made available to provide service to the area. The Commission and Council
should rely upon comments submitted by Meridian Police and Fire Departments to
determine serviceability for these services. All other public services and facilities noted
above appear to be adequate to service this property.
F.
Will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities
and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community;
Staff fmds that this development will not cause excessive additional requirements at
public cost. All site improvernents will be funded and constructed by the developer. We
also fmd that the rezone alone will not be detrimental to the community's economic
welfare.
G.
Will the proposed uses not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment
and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the
general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes,
glare or odors;
Staff finds that several of the allowed uses in the C-C zone may involve activities,
processes, materials, equipment or conditions that could produce excessive traffic and
noise and have other public impacts, The allowed uses in the C-C zone are generally
limited to uses compatible with residential uses. The Commission and Council mav want
to consider if a Deyelopment Agreement is desirous to address anv potentiallv
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detrimental activities (e.!!. prohibit 24-hour operations such as convenience stores).
There is no mechanism other than a DA to place such a limitation on this subdivision,
H.
Will the area have vehicular approaches to the property which shall be so designed
as not to create an interference with traffic on surrounding public streets;
Staff finds that the vehicular approaches, if modified as recommended by staff and
ACHD, will not create an interference with traffic on surrounding streets, See the report
from the Ada County Highway District for further details concerning the potential traffic
impacts of the proposed development. ACHD has recommended that the applicant
provided only two access points to Cherry Lane and that the eastern access point be
aligned with the library's access point directly north of the subject property and that the
applicant provide a pedestrian connection and emergency access at the 13th Street stub
located to the south of the subject property.
The applicant is proposing to not provide a vehicular connection between the stub
located at 13th Street at the southern edge of the subject property and the proposed
commercial subdivision. The applicant is, however, proposing to provide emergency
vehicle access and a pedestrian connection at 13th Street; this proposal is supported by
both Meridian's Police and Fire Departments and ACHD. Staff is supportive of the
applicant's proposal to provide a pedestrian connection and emer~ency access at the 13th
Street stub in light of the strong opposition by the residents of 13' Street to the vehicular
connection and the relatively close proximity of 13th Street to Linder Road. The
pedestrian connection will allow residents to easily access the commercial subdivision
by foot or bicycle and steel feels that the proximity of 13th Street to Linder Road does
not necessitate a vehicular connection at 13th Street.
The connection at 13th Street was discussed at the public hearings held in 2001 for the
Linder Crossing CUP and rezone arplications. The applicant originally proposed to
provide a vehicular connection at 13t Street. The CUP and rezone applications (RZ-OO-
005 and CUP-OO-048) were withdrawn by the applicant before any decisions were made
by Council regarding the access point at 13th Street.
I.
Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural or scenic feature of
major importance; and
Staff finds that the rezone alone will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of
natural or scenic features.
J.
Is the proposed zoning amendment in the best interest of the City of Meridian.
(Ord. 592, 11-17-1992)"
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Stafffmds that the rezoning of this property would be in the best interest of the City for
the following rea80ns:
. increased commercial land base;
. increased property tax revenue;
. municipal services are available to the area; and
. application substantially complies with the Comprehensive Plan.
ZONING SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
I, The legal description submitted with the application meets the requirements of the City of
Meridian and State Tax Commission and places the parcel contiguous to existing city limits.
2. The subject property is within the Urban Service Planning Area. Essential City services can
be made available to the subject property.
3. All future development on said property shall comply with the City of Meridian ordinances
in effect at the time of application.
4. A Development Agreement shall be required.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FINDINGS AND REOUIREMENTS
Sections 12-3-3 J.2. and 12-3-5 D read as follows: "In determining the acceptance of a proposed
subdivision the Commission/Council shall consider the objectives ofthis title and at least the
following:
a. The conformance of the subdivision with the Comprehensive Development Plan;
Staff fmds that the 2002 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the
subject property as "Commercial" and staff fmds the subdivision to be in
substantial compliance with the Plan. See other fmdings under the Annexation and
Zoning analysis above.
b, The availability of public services to accommodate the proposed development;
Staff fmds that public services are readily available to the lots within the proposed
subdivision. The Commission and Council should review comments provided by
the Meridian Fire and Police Departments.
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In accordance with Comp Plan policy #12 (pg. 79) and policy #2 (pg. 107), staff finds
that the number of vehicular access points to Meridian Road/SH 69 should be restricted
and comply with ACHD policies in order to preserve the capacity and movement on the
roadway at build-out. Staff and ACHD are recommending that the applicant modify the
proposed site plan to include only two access points off of Cherry Lane rather than the
three access points proposed by the applicant.
c. The continuity of the proposed development with the capital improvement program;
Staff f'mds that the subdivision is in conformance with and will not negatively
impact the capital improvement funds.
d. The public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
Staff f'mds that the development will not require major expenditures for supporting
services. The developer will fund and construct the majority of the supporting
services.
e. The other health, safety or environmental problems that may be brought to the
Commission's attention.
Staff f'mds that as long as the developer complies with all regulatory agency
standards, no health, safety or environmental problems are anticipated by this
development.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
1.
Staff is recommending that the following requirements be included in a Development
Agreement:
A. A cross access agreement must be established for all subdivision lots.
B. All buildings constructed in the subdivision (with the exception of buildings
constructed on lots 6 and 7, if buildings on lots 6 and 7 are oriented towards
Cherry Lane lot lines must be adjusted to allow adequate setbacks) must be
oriented towards Cherry Lane. Windows and main entrances should be
constructed on the north side of all buildings. Meridian's Comprehensive Plan
(P. 102) lists as an objective the need to "require neighborhood commercial areas
to create a site design compatible with surrounding land uses." Staff feels that
orienting all proposed structures towards Cherry Lane will help to improve the
site design and make the commercial development more compatible with
surrounding uses.
C. All HV AC units located on the roofs of buildings must be screened,
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PRELIMINARY PLAT SITE SPECIFIC COMMENTS
1.
Sanitary sewer service to this site will be from main line extensions from mains adjacent
to the proposed development. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and
routing with the Public Works Department. Sewer mains will not be allowed within
landscape areas, beneath landscape islands, and manholes will not be allowed in parking
and loading areas. Applicant shall execute City of Meridian standard forms of
easements, for any mains that are required to provide service.
2.
Water service to this site will be from main line extensions from existing water mains
adjacent to the proposed development. The applicant will be responsible to construct
water mains to and through this proposed development. 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.
3.
Per MCC 12-13-10-4, construct a minimum 25-foot wide street buffer along Cherry
Lane and a minimum 25-foot wide buffer adjacent to the southern boundary and a
minimum 20' buffer along the eastern boundary. All required street buffers shall be
located beyond any future right-of-way.
4.
All landscape buffers shall be constructed prior to the issuance of any Certificate of
Occupancy within the subdiyision.
5.
Please provide additional information on relocation of Cairns lateral.
6.
The Preliminary Plat shall be revised as follows:
a. Show where pump station will be relocated;
b. Modify plat to show two access points off of Cherry Lane and align eastern
access point with the library's access point;
c. Provide a pedestrian connection to Cherry Lane at the western access point;
d. Show an emergency access connection and pedestrian connection at the 13th
Street stub; and
e. Show second access point to the west on preliminary plat.
7.
A detailed fencing and landscape plan, in compliance with MCC 12-13, shall be
submitted with the final plat application.
8,
Any proposed drive-thru's will require a Conditional Use Permit application.
9.
A Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) will be required prior to the issuance of
building permits. Since parking is not assessed with the preliminary plat, compliance
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with parking requirements will be verified with the Certificate(s) of Zoning Compliance.
SSC must approve the site plan prior to the issuance of a CZC for the subject property.
10,
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.
A drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho 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. 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 a 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.
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 IOO-year storm event. Side slopes within drainage areas shall not
exceed 3:1.
The applicant has indicated that the business owners association 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 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 fmal plat by the Meridian City Engineer. Complete plans and specifications shall be
reviewed by the Public Works Department as part of the development plan review
process. A draft copy of the pressurized irrigation system O&M manual shall be
submitted prior to plan approval. The Applicant shall be required to utilize any existing
surface or well water for the primary source.
Emergency access located at the 13th Street stub must be approved by Meridian's Fire
and Police departments.
Revise the plat note addressing setback lines; the note incorrectly lists the front setback
as 20'. The setback is 25' for the C-C zoning district.
Ordinance requires landscape buffers to be located in a common lot but applicant may
request as a part of their application to have the landscape buffers to be located in
easement. If the landscape buffers are located in an easement the landscaping shall be
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maintained by a common business owners association, Prior to City Council applicant
must either modifY the plat or request alternative compliance to allow the landscaping
easement from the Planning Director.
PRELIMINARY PLAT GENERAL REOUIREMENTS
1.
Submit letter from the Ada County Street Name Committee, approving the subdivision
and street names. Make any corrections necessary to conform.
2,
Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian Public Works Department.
3.
Assessment fees for water and sewer service are determined during the building plan
review process.
4,
Two-hundred-fifty-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.
5.
Underground, year-round pressurized irrigation must be provided to all landscape areas
on site. Please submit hook-up and design details based on the proposed landscaping.
Due to the size of landscaped area, primary water supply connection to the City's mains
will not be allowed. Applicant shall be required to utilize any existing surface or well
water for the primary source.
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. The ditches to be piped should be shown on the site plans.
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.
7.
Show all existing and proposed easements for irrigation/drainage facilities located within
the boundaries of this proposed development.
8.
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.
9.
Provide five-foot-wide sidewalks throughout development in accordance with City
Ordinance.
10.
All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
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AGENCY COMMENTS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
1.
Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 \12" 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 shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10' .The
phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than 150' in length that is not
provided with an outlet shall be required to have an approved turn around.
2.
All entrance and internal roads shall have a turning radius of28' inside and 48' outside
radius.
3.
Provide a 20' wide Fire Lane for all internal & external roadways,
4.
Fire lanes and streets shall have a vertical clearance of 13'6". This includes mature
landscaping.
5.
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 0000' apart.
6.
The lloffice!commerciallots lot will have an unknown transient population and will have
an unknown impact on Meridian Fire Department call volumes. The Meridian Fire
Department has experienced 2397 responses in the year 2003. According to a report
completed by Fire & Emergency Services Consulting Group our requests for service are
projected to reach 2800 in the year 2005 and 3800 by the year 2010.
7.
Maintain a separation of 5' from the building to the dumpster enclosure.
8.
Provide a Knoxbox entry system for the complex.
9.
All processes & storage practices shall be required to comply with the International Fire
Code.
10.
Provide exterior egress lighting as required by the International Building & Fire Codes.
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11.
Please contact the Fire Marshal at 888-1234 to work specific issues associated with this
project.
12.
Ifbuildings are sprinkled all fire connections will be within 100' of a hydrant.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1.
The police department is recommending a gate or bollards at the 13th Street stub.
SANITARY SERVICES
1.
No comments received from SSC.
PARKS DEPARTMENT
1.
The Parks Department has no concerns with the site design as submitted with the
application.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the zoning and preliminary plat for Cairns Crossing Subdivision,
with the requirements and comments as noted above.
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CITY OF MERIDIAN
PUBLIC HEARING
SIGN-UP SHEET
October 7, 2004
ITEM #
6
DATE
PROJECT NUMBER
RZ 04-011
PROJECT NAME
Cairns Crossing Subdivision
FOR
AGAINST NEUTRAL
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MAYOR
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CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Keith Bird
William LM. Nary
Shaun Wardle
Charles M. Rountree
STAFF REPORT:
Hearing Date: October 7,2004
To:
Planning & Zoning Commission / Mayor & City Council
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager ~
Wendy Kirkpatrick, AICP, Associate City Planner lJAL
From:
Re:
RECEIVED
OCï Ü ~ 2004
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Cairns Crossing Subdivision
. Request for the Rezone of 9.16 acres from R-8 to c-c Zone for Cairns
Crossing Subdivision by Landmark Engineering and Planning (File #RZ-04-
011)
. Request for Preliminary Plat of Eleven (II) Commercial Building Lots on
9.16 Acres in a Proposed C-C Zone by Landmark Engineering and Planning,
Inc (File #PP-04-033)
We have reviewed these submittals and offer the following comments, as conditions of the
applicant. These conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly modified or deleted by
motion of the Meridian City Council:
APPLICATIONS SUMMARY
The applicant, Landmark Engineering and Planning, on behalf of Stubblefield Development
Company, requests the zoning of a 9.l6-acre parcel, located immediately east of the recently
constructed multi-tenant commercial building, Linder Crossing, and just to the east of the
southeast corner of Cherry Lane and Linder Road. The parcel is currently zoned R -8 and
located within the City of Meridian. The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property to
CoCo The proposed C-C zoning is compatible with the subject property's Commercial
Comprehensive Plan designation.
The applicant also requests preliminary plat approval to subdivide the 9. I 6-acre subj ect property
into eleven (II) commercial lots, each with a single building and use. The proposed
commercial subdivision will take access off of Cherry Lane and will have two cross-access
points providing a connection to Linder Crossing.
The proposed lots range in size from 21,119 square feet to 73,421 square feet.
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Applications for a request to rezone the subject property to C-C (RZ-OO-005) and a Conditional
Use Permit to allow commercial buildings and a gas station (CUP-00-O48) were submitted in
2000 and withdrawn in 2001 by the applicant. The 14,880 square foot commercial building
(Linder Crossing) located directly east of the subject property was approved through a
Certificate of Zoning Compliance in 2002.
Staff and the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) have recommended that the applicant
reduce the subdivision's number of access points off of Cherry Lane from three to two. ACHD
and staffhave also recommended that the eastern access point be aligned with the Meridian
Public Library's access point directly to the north of the subject property.
The applicant is proposing to not provide a vehicular connection between the stub located at 13 th
Street south of the subject property in a residential subdivision and the proposed commercial
subdivision. According to the applicant, residents in the residential neighborhood to the south of
the subject property are strongly opposed to a vehicular or pedestrian connection between the
13th Street stub and the subject property. ACHD is not requiring the applicant to provide a
vehicular connection between 13th Street and the subject property. ACHD is, however,
r~iring that the applicant provide a 10' pedestrian connection and emergency access at the
13 Street connection. The applicant is proposing to provide emergency vehicle access and a
pedestrian connection at 13th Street; this proposal is supported by Meridian's Police and Fire
Departments and ACHD. The connection at 13th Street was discussed at the public hearings
held in 2001 for the Linder Crossing CUP and rezone applications. The applicant originally
proposed to provide a vehicular connection at 13th Street. The CUP and rezone applications
(RZ-00-005 and CUP-00-048) were withdrawn by the applicant before any decisions were made
by Council regarding the access point at 13th Street.
Staff is recommending approval of the request for rezone and preliminary plat applications with
conditions.
LOCATION
The property is located just to the east of the southeast comer of Cherry Lane and Linder
Road. The parcel is in Section 12, T3N, RIW. The property is designated as
"Commercial" in the 2002 Comprehensive Plan.
SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
North - Cherry Lane is located directly to the north of the subject property. Christ Lutheran
Church, Meridian's Public Library, and single family residences are located on the north side of
Cherry Lane.
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South - Northgate Subdivision, a residential subdivision with R-4 zoning is located directly to
the south of the subject property.
East - A Middle School is located directly to the east of the subdivision. The Middle School
property is zoned R-4.
West - Linder Crossing, a 14,880 square foot multi-tenant commercial building, with C-N
zoning is located directly to the west of the subject property.
OWNER OF RECORD
The property owner of record is Stubblefield Development Company. Notarized consent
for the subject applications has been submitted.
ZONING ANALYSIS
According to Ordinance 11-15-11, General Standards Applicable to Zoning Amendments, both
the P&Z Commission and Council are required "to review the particular facts and circumstances
of each proposed zoning amendment in terms ofthe following standards and shall fmd adequate
evidence answering the following questions about the proposed zoning amendment."
The following is the list of standards found in 11-15-11 and analysis by staff:
A.
Will the new zoning be harmonious with and in accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan and, ü not, has there been an application for a Comprehensive
Plan amendment;
Staff finds that the 2002 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the
subject property as "Commercial." The proposed C-C zoning is compatible with the
Comprehensiye Plan designation of "Commercial."
Staff also finds the following 2002 Comprehensive Plan text policies to be applicable
(staff analysis is in italics below policy):
.
"Locate new community commercial areas on arterials or collectors near residential
areas in such a way as to complement with adjoining residential areas." (Chapter VII,
Goal I, Obj. B, #5)
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The proposed Cairns Crossing Subdivision has frontage Cherry Lane, a principal
arterial roadway. The applicant is proposing a pedestrian connection with the
residential subdivision to the south of the subject property. The proposed
commercial development complements adjoining residential areas.
.
"Require screening and buffering of commercial and industrial properties and
residential use with transitional zoning." (Chapter VII, Goal IV., Obj. A, #6)
As required under MCC 12-13, the applicant is proposing landscaping buffers at the
edges of the subject property bordering Northgate residential subdivision.
.
"Permit new. . .commercial. . .developments only where urban services can be
reasonably provided at the time of final approval and development is contiguous to
the City." (Chapter IV, Goal I, Obj. A, #6)
Cairns Crossing Subdivision is contiguous to existing city limits and sanitary sewer,
water and other urban utilities can be extended to meet the needs of the development.
B.
Has there been a change in the area or adjacent areas which may dictate that the
area should be rezoned. For example, have the streets been widened, new railroad
access been developed or planned or adjacent area being developed in a fashion
similar to the proposed rezone area;
The property immediately to the west of the subject property was recently developed as
a commercial development. Linder Crossing, a multi-tenant commercial building with
CoN zoning was permitted through a CZC application in 2002. Staff finds a rezone of the
proposed property would be compatible with other land use and facility changes in the
area.
c.
Will the proposed uses be designed, constructed, operated and maintained to be
harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character
of the general vicinity and that such use will not change the essential character of
the same area;
No specific uses are proposed with this application. Staff finds that any future uses, if
designed, constructed and operated in accordance with adopted city ordinances and
standards, should be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing
character of the vicinity.
D.
Will the proposed uses not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future
neighboring uses;
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Staff finds the majority of the potential future uses on the subject property allowable in
the C-C zoning district will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future
neighboring uses if all development and landscaping ordinances are exercised. The
proposed landscape buffers and the block walls located at the southern edge of the
property and the southwest edge of the property adjoining residential uses are intended
to mitigate any disturbances. The Commission and Council should rely on public
testimony to determine whether the proposed uses will be disturbing or hazardous to the
neighboring residential uses.
E.
Will the area be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as
highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal,
water, sewer or that the person responsible for the establishment of proposed
zoning amendment shall be able to provide adequately any of such services;
Staff finds the public streets adjacent to the subject property will handle the additional
traffic generated by future development. See the report from the Ada County Highway
District for further details concerning the potential traffic impacts of the proposed
development. ACHD has recommended that the applicant provide only two access
points to Cherry Lane and that the eastern access point be aligned with the library's
access point directly north of the subject property. See Zoning Comment "H" regarding
the stub street at 13th Street. Sanitary sewer and water are either currently available or
can be made available to provide service to the area. The Commission and Council
should rely upon comments submitted by Meridian Police and Fire Departments to
determine serviceability for these services. All other public services and facilities noted
above appear to be adequate to service this property.
F.
Will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities
and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community;
Staff finds that this deyelopment will not cause excessive additional requirements at
public cost. All site improvements will be funded and constructed by the developer. We
also find that the rezone alone will not be detrimental to the community's economic
welfare.
G.
Will the proposed uses not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment
and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the
general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes,
glare or odors;
Staff finds that several of the allowed uses in the C-C zone may involve activities,
processes, materials, equipment or conditions that could produce excessive traffic and
noise and have other public impacts. The allowed uses in the C-C zone are generally
limited to uses compatible with residential uses. The Commission and Council mav want
to consider if a Development Agreement is desirous to address any potentially
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detrimental activities (e.g. prohibit 24-hour operations such as convenience stores).
There is no mechanism other than a DA to place such a limitation on this subdivision.
H.
Will the area have vehicular approaches to the property which shaD be so designed
as not to create an interference with traffic on surrounding public streets;
Staff finds that the vehicular approaches, if modified as recommended by staff and
ACHD, will not create an interference with traffic on surrounding streets. See the report
from the Ada County Highway District for further details concerning the potential traffic
impacts of the proposed development. ACHD has recommended that the applicant
provided only two access points to Cherry Lane and that the eastern access point be
aligned with the library's access point directly north of the subject property and that the
applicant provide a pedestrian connection and emergency access at the 13th Street stub
located to the south of the subject property.
The applicant is proposing to not provide a vehicular connection between the stub
located at 13th Street at the southern edge of the subject property and the proposed
commercial subdivision. The applicant is, however, proposing to provide emergency
vehicle access and a pedestrian connection at 13th Street; this proposal is supported by
both Meridian's Police and Fire Departments and ACHD. Staff is supportive of the
applicant's proposal to provide a pedestrian connection and emer~ency access at the 13th
Street stub in light of the strong opposition by the residents of 13t Street to the vehicular
connection and the relatively close proximity of 13th Street to Linder Road. The
pedestrian connection will allow residents to easily access the commercial subdivision
by foot or bicycle and steel feels that the proximity of 13th Street to Linder Road does
not necessitate a vehicular connection at 13th Street.
The connection at 13th Street was discussed at the public hearings held in 2001 for the
Linder Crossing CUP and rezone arplications. The applicant originally proposed to
provide a vehicular connection at 13t Street. The CUP and rezone applications (RZ-OO-
005 and CUP-00-048) were withdrawn by the applicant before any decisions were made
by Council regarding the access point at 13th Street. .
I.
Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural or scenic feature of
major importance; and
Staff finds that the rezone alone will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of
natural or scenic features.
J.
Is the proposed zoning amendment in the best interest of the City of Meridian.
(Ord. 592, 11-17-1992)"
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Staff finds that the rezoning of this property would be in the best interest ofthe City for
the following reasons:
. increased commercial land base;
. increased property tax revenue;
. municipal services are available to the area; and
. application substantially complies with the Comprehensive Plan.
ZONING SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
1. The legal description submitted with the application meets the requirements of the City of
Meridian and State Tax Commission and places the parcel contiguous to existing city limits.
2. The subject property is within the Urban Service Planning Area. Essential City services can
be made available to the subject property.
3. All future development on said property shall comply with the City of Meridian ordinances
in effect at the time of application.
4. A Development Agreement shall be required.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FINDINGS AND REOUIREMENTS
Sections 12-3-3 J.2. and 12-3-5 D read as follows: "In determining the acceptance of a proposed
subdivision the Commission/Council shall consider the objectives of this title and at least the
following:
a. The conformance of the subdivision with the Comprehensive Development Plan;
Staff fmds that the 2002 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the
subject property as "Commercial" and staff fmds the subdivision to be in
substantial compliance with the Plan. See other fmdings under the Annexation and
Zoning analysis above.
b. The availability of public services to accommodate the proposed development;
Staff fmds that public services are readily available to the lots within the proposed
subdivision. The Commission and Council should review comments provided by
the Meridian Fire and Police Departments.
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In accordance with Comp Plan policy # 12 (pg. 79) and policy #2 (pg. 107), staff finds
that the number of vehicular access points to Meridian Road/SH 69 should be restricted
and comply with ACHD policies in order to preserve the capacity and movement on the
roadway at build-out. Staff and ACHD are recommending that the applicant modify the
proposed site plan to include only two access points off of Cherry Lane rather than the
three access points proposed by the applicant.
c. The continuity of the proposed development with the capital improvement program;
Staff fmds that the subdivision is in conformance with and will not negatively
impact the capital improvement funds.
d. The public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
Staff fmds that the development will not require major expenditures for supporting
services. The developer will fund and construct the majority of the supporting
services.
e. The other health, safety or environmental problems that may be brought to the
Commission's attention.
Staff fmds that as long as the developer complies with all regulatory agency
standards, no health, safety or environmental problems are anticipated by this
development.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
1.
Staff is recommending that the following requirements be included in a Development
Agreement:
A. A cross access agreement must be established for all subdivision lots.
B. All buildings constructed in the subdivision (with the exception of buildings
constructed on lots 6 and 7, if buildings on lots 6 and 7 are oriented towards
Cherry Lane lot lines must be adjusted to allow adequate setbacks) must be
oriented towards Cherry Lane. Windows and main entrances should be
constructed on the north side of all buildings. Meridian's Comprehensive Plan
(P. 102) lists as an objective the need to "Tequire neighborhood commercial areas
to create a site design compatible with surrounding land uses." Staff feels that
orienting all proposed structures towards Cherry Lane will help to improve the
site design and make the commercial development more compatible with
surrounding uses.
C. All HV AC units located on the roofs of buildings must be screened.
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PRELIMINARY PLAT SITE SPECIFIC COMMENTS
1.
Sanitary sewer service to this site will be from main line extensions from mains adjacent
to the proposed development. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and
routing with the Public Works Department. Sewer mains will not be allowed within
landscape areas, beneath landscape islands, and manholes will not be allowed in parking
and loading areas. Applicant shall execute City of Meridian standard forms of
easements, for any mains that are required to provide service.
2.
Water service to this site will be from main line extensions from existing water mains
adjacent to the proposed development. The applicant will be responsible to construct
water mains to and through this proposed development. 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.
3.
Per MCC 12-13-10-4, construct a minimum 25-foot wide street buffer along Cherry
Lane and a minimum 25-foot wide buffer adjacent to the southern boundary and a
minimum 20' buffer along the eastern boundary. All required street buffers shall be
located beyond any future right-of-way.
4.
All landscape buffers shall be constructed prior to the issuance of any Certificate of
Occupancy within the subdivision.
5.
Please provide additional information on relocation of Cairns lateral.
6.
The Preliminary Plat shall be revised as follows:
a. Show where pump station will be relocated;
b. Modify plat to show two access points off of Cherry Lane and align eastern
access point with the library's access point;
c. Provide a pedestrian connection to Cherry Lane at the western access point;
d. Show an emergency access connection and pedestrian connection at the 13th
Street stub; and
e. Show second access point to the west on preliminary plat.
7.
A detailed fencing and landscape plan, in compliance with MCC 12-13, shall be
submitted with the final plat application.
8.
Any proposed drive-thru's will require a Conditional Use Permit application.
A Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) will be required prior to the issuance of
building permits. Since parking is not assessed with the preliminary plat, compliance
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11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
with parking requirements will be verified with the Certificate(s) of Zoning Compliance.
SSC must approye the site plan prior to the issuance of a CZC for the subject property.
10.
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.
A drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho 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. 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 a 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.
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 lOa-year storm event. Side slopes within drainage areas shall not
exceed 3:1.
The applicant has indicated that the business owners association 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 ayailable, 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. Complete plans and specifications shall be
reviewed by the Public Works Department as part of the development plan review
process. A draft copy of the pressurized irrigation system O&M manual shall be
submitted prior to plan approval. The Applicant shall be required to utilize any existing
surface or well water for the primary source.
Emergency access located at the 13th Street stub must be approved by Meridian's Fire
and Police departments.
Revise the plat note addressing setback lines; the note incorrectly lists the front setback
as 20'. The setback is 25' for the C-C zoning district.
Ordinance requires landscape buffers to be located in a common lot but applicant may
request as a part of their application to have the landscape buffers to be located in
easement. If the landscape buffers are located in an easement the landscaping shall be
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maintained by a common business owners association. Prior to City Council applicant
must either modify the plat or request alternative compliance to allow the landscaping
easement from the Planning Director.
PRELIMINARY PLAT GENERAL REOUIREMENTS
1.
Submit letter from the Ada County Street Name Committee, approying the subdivision
and street names. Make any corrections necessary to conform,
2.
Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian Public Works Department.
3.
Assessment fees for water and sewer service are determined during the building plan
review process.
4.
Two-hundred-fifty-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.
5.
Underground, year-round pressurized irrigation must be provided to all landscape areas
on site. Please submit hook-up and design details based on the proposed landscaping.
Due to the size of landscaped area, primary water supply connection to the City's mains
will not be allowed. Applicant shall be required to utilize any existing surface or well
water for the primary source.
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. The ditches to be piped should be shown on the site plans.
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.
7.
Show all existing and proposed easements for irrigation/drainage facilities located within
the boundaries ofthis proposed development.
8.
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.
9.
Provide five-foot-wide sidewalks throughout development in accordance with City
Ordinance.
10.
All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
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AGENCY COMMENTS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
1.
Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 \12' 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 shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'.The
phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than 150' in length that is not
provided with an outlet shall be required to have an approved turn around,
2.
All entrance and internal roads shall have a turning radius of28' inside and 48' outside
radius.
3.
Provide a 20' wide Fire Lane for all internal & external roadways.
4.
Fire lanes and streets shall have a vertical clearance of 13'6". This includes mature
landscaping.
5.
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 of300' apart.
6.
The lloffice/commerciallots lot will have an unknown transient population and will have
an unknown impact on Meridian Fire Department call volumes. The Meridian Fire
Department has experienced 2397 responses in the year 2003. According to a report
completed by Fire & Emergency Services Consulting Group our requests for service are
projected to reach 2800 in the year 2005 and 3800 by the year 2010.
7.
Maintain a separation of 5' from the building to the dumpster enclosure.
8.
Provide a Knoxbox entry system for the complex.
9.
All processes & storage practices shall be required to comply with the International Fire
Code.
10.
Provide exterior egress lighting as required by the International Building & Fire Codes.
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11.
Please contact the Fire Marshal at 888-1234 to work specific issues associated with this
project.
12.
Ifbuildings are sprinkled all fire connections will be within 100' of a hydrant.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1.
The police department is recommending a gate or bollards at the 13th Street stub.
SANITARY SERVICES
1.
No comments received from SSC.
PARKS DEPARTMENT
1.
The Parks Department has no concerns with the site design as submitted with the
application.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the zoning and preliminary plat for Cairns Crossing Subdivision,
with the requirements and comments as noted above.
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