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STAFF REPORT:
City Council Date: November 16, 2004
To:
Mayor & City Council
Sonya Allen, Assistant City Planner ¿Ii
John Boyd, Engineering Tech II 7"'"
Baldwin Park Subdivision No.9
From:
Re:
Request for Final Plat approval of Thirty Five (35) Single-Family Residential
Building Lots and Three (3) Common Lots on 10.17 Acres in an R-8 Zone, by
Capital Development (File No. FP-O4-069).
We have reviewed this submittal 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:
APPLICATION SUMMARY & LOCATION
The applicant, Capital Development, has applied for final plat approval of the ninth phase of
Baldwin Park Subdivision. The subject final plat was part of a preliminary plat called Baldwin
Park Addition. This phase of the subdivision includes 35 single-family residential building lots
and 3 common lots on 10.17 acres in an R-8 zone. The gross density of Phase No.9 is
approximately 3.44 dwelling units/acre. The net density is approximately 4.41 dwelling
units/acre.
The common area lots within the subdivision consist oflandscape, drainage, and pathway lots.
The pressurized irrigation system within this development is to be owned and maintained by the
Homeowners Association.
This phase of Baldwin Park Subdivision is located approximately Ji2 mile east ofN. Linder Road
and Ji2 mile north ofW. Ustick Road, in the SW ~ ofT.4N., R.1 W., Section 36.
Staff finds that the final plat substantially complies with the approved Preliminary Plat although
a few changes were made. The Final Plat shows three building lots less, collectively in Blocks
17 and 19, than was approved on the Preliminary Plat. The micropath to the north on the
common lot (Lot 7, Block 19) has been shifted to the west by one lot width, the micropath to the
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west decreased 12.5 feet in width, and a pathway was added to the east side of the common lot
connecting the park area to N. Bryce Canyon Place. The easement width of the White Drain and
Coleman Lateral was decreased by 20-feet due to a reduction in Settler's Irrigation District
required easement because the Coleman Lateral was tiled rather than left open. There were also
two l5-foot wide common lots added along N. Buckstone Ave. on phase 8. Excluding the width
of the irrigation easement which is not usable open space because Settler's Irrigation District
required the area to be fenced, this subdivision (phases 8 & 9) actually has more open space
than was originally approved in the preliminary plat. Staff has no objection to these changes.
Staff recommends approval of this phase of Baldwin Park Subdivision with the comments and
conditions stated in this report.
SITE SPECIFIC REOUlREMENTS
1.
Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved Annexation (AZ-03-033), Preliminary
Plat (PP-03-038) and Development Agreement (Inst. No. 102083000).
2.
The pressurized irrigation system within this development is to be owned and
maintained privately by the Baldwin Park Subdivision Homeowner's Association. The
City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water. If a creek or well source is not available, a single-point connection to
the culinary water system shall be required. Plans and specifications for the irrigation
system shall be reviewed by the Public Works Department as part of the development
plan review process, and a draft copy of the pressurized irrigation system O&M manual
must be submitted prior to plan approval. If a single-point connection is utilized, the
developer shall be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas
prior to signature on the final plat by the Meridian City Engineer.
3.
Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, pressurized
irrigation system approved and activated, drainage lots constructed, fencing installed,
and road base approved by the Ada County Highway District prior to applying for
building permits. All development improvements, including fencing, micro-paths,
irrigation, and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining certificates
of occupancy. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required
for all fencing, landscaping, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to
signature on the final plat.
4.
Six-foot tall solid cedar fencing will be required along the western and southern
boundary of the subdivision. All fencing shall be in compliance with MCC 12-4-10.
5.
Vacate the existing right-of-way (29-feet) on the east side of the site (Venable Lane).
The vacation must be completed through the ACHD process and proof of approval
submitted to the City prior to signature on the fmal plat by the City Engineer.
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Please revise the Landscape Plan dated 10-12-04 (L-l & L-2), prepared by The Land
Group, Inc. as follows:
a.
Show min. 5-foot wide paved path within the northern micropath on the common
lot (Lot 7, Block 19).
Six-foot tall solid cedar fencing is required along the western and southern
subdivision boundary.
b.
Three copies of a revised landscape plan must be submitted to the Planning & Zoning
Department prior to signature on the Final Plat.
Please add the northerly lot dimension on Lot 13, Block 19.
Please add or revise the following notes on the face of the plat:
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"Eaeh si¡¡.gle family sll'lietHfe shall eolttæH a æiHÎml:tlR of 13Ql st¡efe feet,
exehffiiHg gllfllge."
"Lot 9, Block 17 are is a non-buildable lots to be owned and maintained by the
Baldwin Park Homeowners Association, or its assigns, and are i§. covered..."
Please submit a copy of the Ada County Street Name Committee's "Final" letter for the
street names and lot & block numbering. Make all corrections necessary to comply.
Sanitary sewer service to this site shall be via the White Drain Trunk. Applicant will be
responsible to construct the sewer mains to and through this proposed development.
Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and routing with the Public Works
Department.
Municipal water service to this site shall be via main line extensions ITom mains
installed in previous phases. Applicant will be responsible to construct the water mains
to and through this proposed development.
Complete the Certificate of Owners and accompanying Acknowledgment.
Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and
construction inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to
signature on the final plat per Resolution 02-374.
Revise the plat to graphically depict eight foot (8') wide public utilities, drainage and
irrigation easements along the west sides of Lot 10, Block 17 and Lot 9, Block 19. These
are side lot lines and they contain pressure irrigation mains along them.
The Northern boundary line, bearing and distance calls do not match the corresponding
callouts of the previous Baldwin Park No.8 recorded Subdivision Plat. Please make the
necessary corrections to comply.
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Any drainage areas (detention/retention basins) must be designed to ensure that water
will percolate or discharge within a period of time not to exceed 24 hours for all storms
up to and including a 100-year storm event. (All areas being counted toward the 10%
open space amenity shall be ftee of "wet ponds" or other such nuisances).
17.
Staffs failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved preliminary
plat or development agreement does not relieve Applicant of responsibility for
compliance.
GENERAL REOUIREMENTS
1.
All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting,
crossing or lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per
City Ordinance 12-4-13. Plans will need to be approved by the appropriate
irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association, with written confirmation of said
approval submitted to the Public Works Department.
2.
Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be
removed ftom their domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. Wells
may be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.
3.
One-Hundred watt (IOOw), high-pressure sodium streetlights will be required at
locations designated by the Public Works Department. All streetlights shall be installed
at subdivider's expense. Typical locations are at street intersections and/or fire hydrants.
Final design locations and quantity are determined after power designs are completed by
Idaho Power Company. Street light contractor shall obtain design and permit approval
ftom the Public Works Department prior to commencing installations.
Compaction test results must be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all
building pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
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Sewer and water mains shall be extended to and through the proposed development,
thereby making services available for adjacent properties.
6.
Applicant's engineer will be required to submit a signed, stamped statement certifYing
that all street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three feet above the
highest established normal groundwater elevation.
7.
Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian's Water Deputy Fire Chief
and the Public Works Department.
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8.
Provide five-foot-wide sidewalks in accordance with City Ordinance Section 12-5-2.K.
Sidewalks are to provide a clear five-foot-wide walkway pathway without encroachment
of mailbox structures.
RECOMMENDA nON
Staff recommends approval of Baldwin Park Subdivision No.9 with the above stated comments
and conditions.
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