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CITY OF MERIDIAN
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND
DECISION & ORDER
In the Matter of Annexation and Zoning of 1.82 Acres from RUT to C-C Zone for
Wrinkleneck Partners, LLC AND Conditional Use Permit for Gas Station and
Convenience Store in a Proposed C-C Zone for Maverik Country Store
Case Nos. AZ-04-012, CUP-04-034
For the City Council Hearing Date of: October 12,2004
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts
a. A notice of a public hearing was published for two (2) consecutive weeks prior to
the City Council public hearing, the first publication appearing and written notice
mailed to property owners or purchasers of record within three hundred feet (300')
ofthe external boundaries of the property. The notice of public hearing before the
City Council was posted upon the property under consideration more than one week
before said hearing. All other noticing was done consistent with Idaho Code §67-
6509.
b.
The matters were du1y considered by the City Council at the October 12, 2004,
public hearing(s). The applicant, affected property owners, and government
subdivisions providing services within the planning jurisdiction of the City of
Meridian were given full opportunity to express comments and submit evidence.
Written and oral testimony was received on this matter, as reflected in the records
of the City Clerk (for written testimony) and in the official meeting minutes (for
oral testimony).
d.
The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and issued a
written recommendation on the subject matter to the City Council.
The City Council heard and took oral and written testimony and duly considered the
evidence and the record in this matter.
c.
2. Process Facts
a. There has been compliance with all notice and hearing requirements set forth in
Idaho Code §67-6509, 6512, and Meridian City Code §§ 11-15-5 and 11-17-5 as
evidenced by the Affidavit of Mailing, and the Affidavit of Publication and Proof of
Posting filed with the staff report.
3. Application and Property Facts
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In addition to the application and property facts noted in the staff report and the
Planning & Zoning Recommendation for the subject application(s), it is hereby
verified that the property owner(s) of record at the time of issuance of these
findings is Wrinkleneck Partners, LLC.
4. Required Findings per Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
a.
a.
See Exhibit E for the findings required for the Annexation and Zoning application.
See Exhibit F for the findings required for the Conditional Use Permit application.
b.
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the "Local Land
Use Planning Act of 1975," codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (LC. §67-
6503).
2. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Zoning, Subdivision and
Development Ordinances codified at Titles 11 and 12, Meridian City Code, and all
current zoning maps thereof. The City of Meridian has, by ordinance, established the
Impact Area and the Amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was
adopted August 6, 2002, Resolution No. 02-382 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code
§ 11-17-9.
4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s) received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not
impose expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed.
6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this Decision, which
shall be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk upon
the applicant, the Planning and Zoning Department, the Public Works Department and
any affected party requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the Legal Description in Exhibit A, the Site Plan dated
August 4, 2004 as shown in Exhibit B and the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit C and
D. The conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall meet such
requirements as a condition of approval of the application.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the City Council's authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 12-3-5 and
based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby
ordered that:
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1. The applicant's CUP Site Plan as evidenced by having submitted the Site Plan dated
August 4, 2004 is hereby conditionally approved; and
2. The following modifications to site specific conditions were made at the City Council
hearing:
a. A site specific condition was added to File No. CUP-04-034 (Maverik Country
Store) requiring the site to be plumbed for stage two vapor recovery and requiring the
dispenser nozzles to include shields.
3. The site specific and standard conditions of approval are as shown in Exhibits C and D.
D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits
1. Notice of Eighteen (18) Month Conditional Use Permit Duration
Please take notice that the conditional use permit shall be valid for a maximum period
of eighteen (18) months unless otherwise approved by the council. During this time,
the permit 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 permits and commence construction of permanent footings or
structures on or in the ground. In this context "structures" shall include sewer and
water lines, streets or building construction. The applicant has specified in the
application and to the commission and council a construction schedule and completion
date for the project. If the 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.)
E.
Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
I. 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 final 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.
2. 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
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an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the issuance or denial of
the conditional use permit 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.
Exhibits
F.
Exhibit A: Legal Description
Exhibit B: Approved CUP Site Plan (with conditions)
Exhibit C: Annexation & Zoning Comments
Exhibit D: CUP Site Specific Conditions of Approval (all agencies)
Exhibit E:
Annexation and Zoning Findings
Conditional Use Permit Findings
Exhibit F:
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the
tJc..h ~ , 2004.
26~ day of
COUNCIL MEMBER SHAUN WARDLE
VOTED~
COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTINE DONNELL
VOTED~.f-
COUNCIL MEMBER KEITH BIRD
VOTED-þ
VOTEDþ
COUNCIL MEMBER CHARLIE ROUNTREE
MAYOR TAMMY de WEERD
(TIE BREAKER)
VOTED-
Copy served upon Applicant, The Planning and Zoning Department, Public Works Department
and City Attorney.
By: ~ Ct. ~\\ ~ 0 IIt..J
City Clerk's Office
Dated:
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
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Approved CUP Site Plan
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EXffiBIT C
Annexation and Zoning
Wrinkleneck Partners, LLC
(File AZ-04-012)
The City Council of the City of Meridian hereby approves the requested Annexation and
Zoning as requested by the Applicant for the property described in the application,
subject to the following:
1.
The legal description submitted with the application is accurate, places the
property contiguous to existing city limits, and meets the requirements of the City
of Meridian and Idaho State Tax Commission.
2.
The subject property is within the Urban Services Planning Area.
3.
At the time of annexation, the applicant is proposing to develop/improve
approximately 1.01 acres of the 1.82 acre parcel described in the annexation legal
description. Prior to developing the remaining 0.81 acres of the parcel, the
applicant is hereby informed that a Conditional Use Permit application must be
submitted and approved prior to applying for building permits on the western
portion of the site.
4.
A Development Agreement will not be necessary with this annexation. All
conditions of approval will be made as part of the conditional use permit.
EXffiBIT D
Conditional Use Permit
Maverik Country Stores
(File CUP-04-034)
The City Council of the City of Meridian hereby approves the requested Conditional Use
Permit as requested by the Applicant for the property described in the application, subject
to the following:
Site Specific Conditions of AoorovaI
1.
The building and site improvements shall be constructed per the approved plans
with all modifications required by the City Council.
2.
If a free-standing sign is located at the corner of the parcel (as shown on the
approved CUP Site Plan), the 1.82 acre parcel is limited to only one (1) free-
standing sign. If the signage is shifted to be clearly on both frontages and closer to
the primary access drives, two (2) free-standing signs would be permitted on the
site.
3.
The applicant shall provide some type of additional architectural treatment to
improve the street appeal of the east building elevation, such as a band of coloring
to match the façade or additional brick treatment. The additional treatment should
be located at least twelve (12) feet above grade.
4.
Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance on the site, a
recorded, perpetual vehicular cross-access easement shall be submitted in favor
of the parcel to the north (Ada Co. Parcel No. SI118449550), currently owned
by Ronald W. Van Auker. Said easement shall cover the 32-foot wide driveway
on S. Locust Grove Road and extend along the north property line
approximately 60 feet into the site.
5.
The applicant shall revise the Site Plan (Sheet C-l.!, by Timmerman Assoc.) to
reflect the following changes:
a. Widen the sidewalk abutting the east elevation to a minimum of five (5)
feet
b. Add one (1), two-inch caliper deciduous tree to the three (3) landscape
planters on the south side ofthe building
c. Ensure that the inside dimension of said planters is a minimum of five (5)
feet
8.
9.
6.
The Preliminary Landscape Plan (Sheet L-U, by Timmerman Assoc., dated 7-6-
04) is not approved as submitted. Revise the plan to match the Site Plan and make
the corrections as noted in condition #4. Submit a detailed landscape plan with
Certificate of Zoning Compliance application.
7.
Sanitary sewer service to this site shall be via main line extensions from an
existing main installed adjacent to the property. The applicant will be
responsible to construct sewer 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.
Domestic water service to this site shall be via main line and/or service line
extensions from mains installed adjacent to the property. 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.
The site shall be plumbed for stage two vapor recovery and the dispenser
nozzles shall include shields.
Standard Conditions of Aooroval
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
This conditional use permit shall be subject to the expiration provisions set forth
in MCC 11-17-4.B.
All 90-degree parking stalls shall be at least 9 feet wide and 19 feet deep per
Ordinance 11-13-4.F. All drive aisles adjacent to parking shall be at least 25 feet
wide.
All parking and drive aisles shall be paved for all uses, in compliance with the
submitted plans. Handicap parking spaces shall be signed and striped in
compliance with Federal accessibility guidelines.
All exterior lighting, whether attached to the building or located within the
parking lot, shall be down-shielded or otherwise altered so that the light does not
spill over onto adjacent properties or right-of-way. All parking lot lighting shall
be in accordance with Ordinance 11-13-4C.
All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in this report and
Section 11-14 of the City Zoning and Development Ordinance. All signage shall
require separate sign permit(s).
All construction and site improvements shall conform to the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the adopted building and fire codes.
16.
17.
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 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.
Certificate of Occupancy: All required improvements must be complete prior to
obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed development. A temporary
Certificate of Occupancy may be obtained by providing surety to the City in the
form of a letter of credit or cash in the amount of 110% of the cost of the required
improvements (including paving, striping, landscaping, and irrigation). A bid
must accompany any request for temporary occupancy.
Fire Deoartment Conditions
1. 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 fire hydrants shall have the curb painted red 10' to each
side of the hydrant location.
e. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on corners.
f. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'.
2. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required
before combustible construction begins.
3. Fire lanes and streets shall have a vertical clearance of 13'6". This includes the
fuel dispensing island canopy and all landscaping.
4. Commercial and office occupancies will require a fire-flow consistent with the
International Fire Code to service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall be
placed an average 0[300' apart.
5. The proposed project lies outside the five-minute response zone goal.
Achievement of this goal is subject to budgetary constraints and is intended to
enhance the probability of a favorable outcome on a request for Basic Life
Support. The budget constraints are typically defined as capital outlay for
facilities that are located within 1.5 miles from a given location and sufficient
operational funds to staff the facilities.
6. Maintain a separation of five feet from the building to the dumpster enclosure.
7. All processes & storage practices shall be required to comply with the International
Fire Code.
8. Provide exterior egress lighting as required by the International Building & Fire
Codes.
9. All Common driveways shall be straight or have a turning radius of 28' inside and
48' outside and shall have a clear driving surface which is 20' wide.
10. Please contact the Fire Marshal at 888-1234 to work specific issues associated with
this project.
Sanitarv Services Comoanv Comment:
1. Please contact Bill Gregory at SSC (888-3999) for detailed review of your
proposal and submit stamped (approved) plans with your certificate of zoning
compliance application.
Police Deoartment Comment:
1. The Police Department has no concerns related to the site design submitted with
the application.
Parks Deoartment Comment:
1. The Parks Department has no concerns with the site design as submitted with the
application.
Ada County Hil!hwavDistrict Conditions:
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the 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 uIÙess
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 of Idaho shall
prepare and certify all improvement plans.
6. The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of
building permit (or other required permits), which incorporates any required
design changes.
7. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all
applicable requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District
approval for occupancy.
8. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building
construction in accordance with Ordinance #198, also known as Ada County
Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
9. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the
right-of-way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities
damaged by the applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-
800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking ground within
ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations
387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised
during any phase of construction.
10. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they
are in writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized
representative and an authorized representative of the Ada County Highway
District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written confirmation
of any change 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 rIDes,
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 uIÙess 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.
Central District Health Deoartment Conditions:
I. This proposal can be approved for central sewage & central water after written
approval from appropriate entities is submitted.
2. The Applicant's central sewage and central water plans must be submitted to and
approved by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Division of
Environmental Quality.
3. Run-offis not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
4. Plans must be submitted to Central District Health for plan review of any
convenience store use.
5. Stormwater shall be pretreated through a grassy swale prior to discharge to the
subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water quality.
6. The Engineers and architects involved with the design of the subject project shall
obtain current best management practices for stormwater disposal and design a
stormwater management system that prevents groundwater and surface water
degradation.
Namoa & Meridian Irril!:ation District Conditions:
1. All laterals and waste ways must be protected.
2. All municipal surface drainage must be retained on site. If any surface drainage
leaves the site, the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District requires a Land Use
Change Application be filed for review prior to final platting.
3. Alllaterals and wasteways must be protected.
4. The Developer must comply with Idaho Code 31-3805.
5. NMID recommends that irrigation water be made available to all developments
within the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District.
EXHIBIT E
The City Council hereby approves the following analysis of required findings by staff:
ANNEXATION & 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 find 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, if not, has there been an application for a
Comprehensive pIan amendment;
Staff finds that the requested Community Commercial (C-C) zoning designation
is in accord with the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map, which
delineates the subject property as "Mixed Use-Community". Meridian City Code
(MCC) 11-7-2.1. states the purpose of the C-C district is "to permit the
establishment of general business uses that are of a larger scale than a
neighborhood business. . .and to prohibit strip commercial development and
encourage the clustering of commercial enterprises." The following
Comprehensive Plan policies also support the annexation and proposed retail/fuel
service use:
.
"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, pg. 26,
Goal I, Obj. A, #6)
Sanitary sewer, municipal water, solid waste and other services
exist to this area of Meridian.
. "Require all new parking lots to provide landscaping in internal
islands." (Chapter V, pg. 43, Goal III, Obj. D, #3)
The Site Plan submitted with the CUP application for this
property shows internal planters, as required.
. "Locate new community commercial areas on arterials. . .near
residential areas in such a way as to complement with adjoining
residential areas." (Chapter VII, pg. 43, Goal III, Obj. D, #3)
The proposed commercial use is located at the intersection of
two minor arterial roadways. A 25-foot wide street buffer is
shown along the streets, designed in part to mitigate potential
negative impacts upon the residential subdivision on the south
side of Overland Road.
B.
c.
. "Restrict curb cuts and access points on collectors and arterial
streets." (Chapter VII, pg. 107, Goal IV, Obj. D, #2)
ACHD is requiring the applicant to locate the two curb cuts to
the property at the future property boundaries so the cuts can
be shared with adjacent development. In addition, the
Overland Road curb cut is restricted to right-in/right-out/left-
in only.
Is the area included in the zoning amendment intended to be re-zoned in the
future;
Staff finds that the proposed rezone and accompanying development plans
comply with the requested zone and staff does not anticipate that the property will
be rezoned in the future. The area designated as "Future Development" west of
the Maverik site is anticipated to remain C-C zoning in the future.
Is the area included in the zoning amendment intended to be developed in the
fashion that would be allowed under the new zoning;
Staff finds that the applicant has submitted detailed development plans for a
Conditional Use Permit for the property. Staff further finds that the proposed
convenience store use will only be allowed with the approval of a Conditional
Use Permit in this mixed use area.
D.
Has there been a change in the area or adjacent areas which may dictate that
the area should be rezoned;
Staff finds that the immediate vicinity is a mix of undeveloped county parcels that
are designated for a mix of uses in the future, existing urban density residential
uses (Sportsman Pointe), and property annexed and zoned as commercial
property. The southeast corner of Locust Grove and Overland (approx. 14 acres)
was annexed and zoned CoN (Neighborhood Commercial) in 2000 as part of the
Resolution Subdivision planned development. Immediately south of that parcel is
a church that was constructed in 2002. The widening of Overland Road to 5 lanes,
the construction of Mt. View High School, the signalization of the intersection,
and the Locust Grove/I-84 overpass construction in 2006 are all indicators of a
need for commercial services south of the interstate.
E.
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;
Staff finds that the proposed development is designed in a manner that will be
harmonious with and appropriate in appearance with the existing neighborhood.
The proposed retail/fuel service use in harmony with the intended uses in the C-C
district. The western edge of the proposed Maverik development (center of the
Overland Road entrance driveway) is approximately 30 feet east of Sportsman
Pointe Subdivision's nearest lot. The application does not indicate potential future
uses on the west half of the 1.82 acre parcel. However, any future use will only be
allowed through a public hearing/CUP process. The landscaped street buffers,
lighting standards and building setbacks as required by the Zoning Ordinance are
intended to ease impacts of these commercial uses on nearby residences.
F.
Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses;
Staff finds that the requested annexation and zoning to C-C should not be
disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses. Any future change of use on the
property that may have a significant impact on the surrounding properties will
require conditional use approval under current ordinances, and adjoining property
owners will have an opportunity to comment.
Staff anticipates that the proposed commercial use will not be hazardous or
disturbing to the neighboring uses as long as lighting and noise ordinances are
adhered to. The Commission and Council should consider all public testimony,
oral and written, before making this finding.
G.
Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as
highways, street, police, and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse
disposal, water, sewer or that the person responsible for the establishment of
proposed conditional use shall be able to provide adequately any such
service;
Staff finds that the proposed uses can be adequately served by all essential public
services and facilities. Drainage will need to be retained on site.
H.
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 the requested uses will not create excessive additional
requirements at public costs for public facilities and services. Additionally, staff
finds that the proposed annexation would not be detrimental to the economic
welfare ofthe community.
I.
Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment, and
conditions that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or general
welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes,
glare or odors;
Staff finds that the proposed C-C zoning of the property does not inherently allow
J.
K.
uses that will generate activities, processes, materials, equipment, and conditions
that are detrimental to the general welfare of the community. Permitted uses in the
C-C zone include car wash facilities, banks, professional offices, clinics, dry
cleaning, hotels, restaurants and retail stores. However, as noted above, all future
uses will require CUP applications which will allow for public testimony and site
specific conditions, if necessary, to mitigate uses that may be detrimental to any
persons, property or the gener¡¡1 welfare.
Will have vehicular approaches to the property which shall be so designed as
not to create an interference with traffic on surrounding public streets;
The accompanying CUP application shows vehicular access to the property via
two (2) existing curb cuts that were installed as part of the 2003 Overland Road
project. The property owner negotiated the locations and design of these
ingress/egress points with ACHD. To help prevent interference with westbound
Overland traffic and southbound Locust Grove traffic, left turns are prohibited out
of the site. Please see the ACHD staff report for more information regarding
vehicular approaches and traffic.
Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural or scenic
feature of major importance.
Staff finds that no natural or scenic features will be lost or damaged by the
project.
L.
Is the proposed zoning amendment in the best interest of the City;
Staff fmds that the proposed annexation would be in the best interest of the City
by increasing the supply of land zoned for neighborhood and community-oriented
commercial/retail uses south of I-84. The proposed zoning complies with the
Future Land Use Map, is not proposing any variances or exceptions to Meridian
City Code and will allow for the improvement of land at a high visibility
intersection in the Area of Impact.
EXHIBIT F
The City Council hereby approves the following analysis of required findings by staff:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT STANDARDS
The Commission and Council shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each
proposed conditional use in terms of the following, and may approve a conditional use
permit if they shall find evidence presented at the hearing(s) is adequate to establish (11-
17-3):
A.
B.
That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and aU yards,
open spaces, parking, landscaping and other features as may be required by
this ordinance;
Staff finds that the subject property, as depicted, is large enough to accommodate
the required parking, open spaces and landscaping required by the ordinance for a
convenience store and fuel service use. The minimum number of required off-
street parking spaces are shown (19), along with the 25-foot wide street buffers
and drive aisles. While the north half of the Locust Grove Road entrance
driveway is actually outside the proposed annexed area, staff does not believe this
is a problem since both parcels are owned by Van Auker.
That the proposed use and development plan will be harmonious with the
Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in accordance with the requirements of
this Ordinance;
The current Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designates the property as Mixed
Use-Community. Staff finds that if the modifications required in this report are
done, the application will meet the requirements of the Planned Development and
other Zoning Ordinances. See items A and C under the Zoning Amendment
Analysis.
C.
That the design, construction, operation, and maintenance will be compatible
with other uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or
intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will not adversely
change the essential character of the same area;
Stafffmds the design concept to be compatible with the intended character of the
area. See item E under the Zoning Amendment Analysis.
D.
That the proposed use, if it complies with aU conditions of the approval
imposed, will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity;
Staff does not anticipate that the proposed development will have an adverse
impact on the surrounding property. However, the Commission and Council
should consider any testimony given at the public hearings before making this
E.
F.
G.
finding. See item F under the Zoning Amendment Analysis.
That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities
and services such as highways, street, police, and fire protection, drainage
structures, refuse disposal, water, sewer or that the person responsible for
the establishment of proposed conditional use shall be able to provide
adequately any such services;
Staff finds that the proposed uses can be adequately served by all essential public
services and facilities. Drainage will need to be retained on site.
That the proposed use 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 the requested uses will not create excessive additional
requirements at public costs for public facilities and services. Additionally, staff
finds that the proposed annexation would not be detrimental to the economic
welfare of the community.
That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes, materials,
equipment, and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any
persons, property, or general welfare by reason of excessive production of
traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors;
Staff finds that the proposed C-C zoning of the property does not inherently allow
uses that will generate activities, processes, materials, equipment, and conditions
that are detrimental to the general welfare of the community. Permitted uses in the
C-C zone include car wash facilities, banks, professional offices, clinics, dry
cleaning, hotels, restaurants and retail stores. However, as noted above, all future
uses will require CUP applications which will allow for public testimony and site
specific conditions, if necessary, to mitigate uses that may be detrimental to any
persons, property or the general welfare.
H.
That the proposed use will have vehicular approaches to the property which
shall be so designed as not to create an interference with traffic on
surrounding public streets;
The accompanying CUP application shows vehicular access to the property via
two (2) existing curb cuts that were installed as part of the 2003 Overland Road
project. The property owner negotiated the locations and design of these
ingress/egress points with ACHD. To help prevent interference with westbound
Overland traffic and southbound Locust Grove traffic, left turns are prohibited out
of the site. Please see the ACHD staff report for more information regarding
vehicular approaches and traffic.
I.
That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a
natural, scenic or historic feature considered to. be of major importance.
Staff finds that no natural or scenic features will be lost or damaged by the
project.