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Home My WebLink AboutPZ - Public Testimony: EastRidge.MSRC response.8.31.17MERIDIAN SOUTHERN RIM COALITION Mr. Jim Conger DevCo Real Estate Development 4824 W. Fairview Ave. Boise ID 83706 August 31, 2017 Dear Mr. Conger, We wish to thank you for your recent meetings and conversations with Coalition representatives, considering the community's concerns and feedback, revising your proposed plat for East Ridge Estates to integrate many of those concerns, and presenting two iterations for the community's consideration. As you know, the first proposal, for R-4 homes, was unanimously and strongly opposed by our Coalition steering committee, comprised of representatives from the Lake Hazel rural corridor; Blackrock, Tuscany and Kingsbridge HOAs; and Sky Mesa and White Bark neighborhoods. Neighbors envisioned that your R-4 plan would result in a sea of tightly packed two-story homes amid the Southern Rim's beautiful semi -rural and estate homes setting. This, we were told in strong terms, was an even less acceptable plat than your original application. The second iteration, estate homes on the rim and a gated, age -restricted Village Home neighborhood as outlined in your August 10, 2017 letter, includes several aspects that were supported by some Coalition members: 1. The larger lots on the north and west offer an improved transition over your original application to the neighboring properties, 2. The 45 -foot setbacks on the north and east offer improved transition over your original application to the neighboring properties, 3. The single -story Village homes and restriction along the west boundary would be less intrusive to the adjoining properties, 4. The single -story restrictions and wrought iron fencing along the west boundary would be less intrusive to the adjoining property, 5. The 6 -foot berms along Lake Hazel would help provide better sound mitigation and create a more aesthetic appeal from Lake Hazel. 6. The age restriction for Village homes would result in less traffic. In addition, Coalition members appreciated your application for surface water and plans for plantings. 2 During numerous discussions, however, Coalition members failed to reach unanimous consensus due to: I. The 5' side yard setbacks for lots 23-28 (prefer 10' setbacks), 2. The 7.5' side yard setbacks for oversized lots (prefer 10' setbacks), 3. The R-15 density of 98 Village Home lots, 4. The plan's incongruence with Meridian's Future Land Use Map (FLUM). 5. The age restriction for Village homes would result in poor property value appreciations. Therefore, the Coalition cannot offer its unanimous support for this plan at this time. Again, we thank you for your time and effort. We understand your aim to profit from this project and know you appreciate our goal: to adhere to the City of Meridian's comprehensive plan and FLUM, and to preserve the unique character of Meridian's scenic Southern Rim. Sincerely, Susan M. Karnes 5556 S Graphite Way Meridian ID 83642 Cc: Joshua Beach, Meridian Planning and Zoning Enclosures: Devco Letter dated August 10, 2017 Devco Site Plan dated August 8, 2017 August 10, 2017 Meridian Southern Rim Coalition 5556 S Graphite Way Meridian, ID 8342 RE: East Ridge Estates Dear Coalition Members: Based on our meetings and input from Meridian Southern Rim Coalition and neighbors, it is the intention to proceed with submitting a revised plat for the East Ridge Estates community. The preferred plat will consist of two product types; the Estate Home -sites on the Rim that will consist of 17,000 to 37,000 square feet transitional home -site. The Village will be an Age Restricted Neighborhood for the mature homeowner, the Village homes are structured as a maintenance free which is inclusive of all maintenance and is managed by the home owner's association. The traffic generated from the Village is less than 60% of a typical single-family home. In order to submit this revised plat in lieu of a R-4 plat, we discussed the support of the Meridian Southern Rim Coalition and various individuals involved throughout the planning process. Therefore, we have addressed a majority of the Coalition's concerns and we request your concurrence of our Estate and Village plan for submission to the City of Meridian. What we are proposing to commit to would be as follows and these requirements would be recorded in the City — Conditions of Approvals and the Development Agreement. Entire Development: • Adhere with the Site Plan dated August 8, 2017 • The Development Agreement will restrict the total number of residential homes to 98 lots for the Village housing and 41 homes for the Estate Lots. • Zoning will be R — 4 for the Estate Lots and R — 15 for the Village housing. • Lake Hazel landscape to incorporate a 4 to 6 -foot -tall berms. A majority (80%) of the berm will be the requested 6 foot tall. • Phase I will include the connection to Lake Hazel Road as required by City Council. • Construction access will be from Lake Hazel Road. • The neighborhood park will consist of a tot lot facility and the park was relocated per the direction of the coalition and neighbors. • Domestic Water will be looped to E. Cyanite Drive which will improve current domestic water quality for existing homeowners on City Services. 4824 W. Fairview Ave., Boise Office 280.336.5355 0 Fax 208.336.2282 1 f _ 08.10.2016 Page 2 Village Product Area: • Wrought Iron Fencing on the property line boundary with adjacent neighbor (our west boundary). • A 1' to 2' berm for planting on our west boundary. A 3' berm can be achieved if the berm is located on the property/boundary line between our property and the western neighbor. • A deciduous tree with a caliper size between 2 to 2.5 inches every 60 feet / an evergreen (blue spruce) tree sized between 8 to 10 feet approximately every 60' (i.e. a tree every 30 feet) with a maximum growth height of 15 to 20 feet. • A grouping of 3 shrubs between every tree. • All product in the Village area is to be single level with a maximum roof height of 25 feet. • All product in the Village area is to be age restricted. • Setback of housing product to be 20' from western property line. 6 Estate Lots (Lot Nos. 23 — 28): • Wrought Iron Fencing on the property line boundary with adjacent neighbor (our west boundary). • A deciduous tree with a caliper size between 2 to 2.5 inches every 60 feet / an evergreen (blue spruce) tree sized between 8 to 10 feet approximately every 60' (i.e. a tree every 30 feet). • A grouping of 3 shrubs between every tree. • Set back of housing product to be 10' from western property line. • All 6 lots to be single level (This will require the Baumgartner Property to deed restrict 100' of their adjacent property to single level) with a maximum roof height of 25 feet. • Rear Setbacks for Lots Nos. 23, 24 & 25 shall be 45 feet. • Side yard setbacks to be R-4. Rim Estate Lots (Lots Nos. 5 — 22): • Adhere with the Site Plan dated August 8, 2017 which will include specified lot widths. • Rear Setbacks for Lot Nos. 5 — 22 shall be 45 feet. • Site yard setbacks shall be 7.5 feet for homes on the Rim. We continue to appreciate the willingness to participate and the productive meetings that we have had with the coalition group and the neighbors. Our first choice would be to move forward with the plan as noted above with neighborhood support. 08.10.2016 Page 3 As discussed, our goal is to garner majority support for the Estate / Village Plan. Please acknowledge agreement/acceptance of the Village plan by signing in the appropriate locations below. Sincerely, Jim . Conge Acknowledged: By: Kathi Baumgartner Acknowledged: By: Greg Sabala Acknowledged: By: David Koga Acknowledged: By: Susan M. 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