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MEMORANDUM:
To:
From:
January 18, 2002
Mayor, City Council and Planning & Zoning; CommissionRE C E IVED
David McKinnon, planner_Il
Bruce Freckleton, Senior Eng'IIYe'ering
Hearthstone Subdivision
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CITY OF MERIDIAN
CITY CLERK OFFICE
· Annexation and Zoning of 2.3 Acres fxom R-1 (Ada County) to R-4 (Low
Density Residential District), by Robert Lee (File No. AZ-Ol-026).
· Preliminary and Final Plat Approval of Two Building Lots on 2.3 Acres in a
Proposed R4 Zone, by Robert Lee (File No. PFP-OI-O09).
We have reviewed the above referenced submittals and offer the following comments, as
conditions of approval These conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly
modified or deleted by motion of the Meridian City Council:
APPLICATION SUMMARY
The applicant, Robert Lee, has applied for Annexation & Zoning, Preliminary Plat and Final Plat
approval of 2 building lots on a 2.3-acre pareel of land located on the south side of Cherry Lane,
approximately 1/3 of a mile east of Black Cat Road. The property has an improved (asphalt)
driveway that is located within an easement along the western boundary of Lot 2, which provides
access to the property to the south, in addition to Lot 2. The requested zoning designation for the
property is R-4. The existing house on the 2.3-acre parcel will remain on site.
LOCATION
The property is located on the south side of Cherry Lane, approximately 2,000 east of Black Cat
Road.
SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
North: Golf View Subdivision, zoned R-4.
South: A single family rural residential, zoned R-I (County). Parkside Creek Subdivision, zoned
R-4, is located further to south.
East: Rural Residential, zoned R-1 (County).
West: Rural Residential, zoned R-2 (County).
ANNEXATION & ZONING ANALYSIS
According to Ordinance 11 - 15-11, General Standards Applicable to Zoning Amendments, both
the P&Z Commission and Council are required '~o review the particular facts and circumstances
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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:
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 Plan amendment;
Staff finds that the requested zoning designation, R-4, is harmonious with and in
accordance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan and Generalized Land Use
Map, which designates the land to be "Existing Urban".
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;
Surrounding properties include rural residential properties and residential
subdivisions. Staff finds that the requested zoning designation of R-4 is
harmonious with the existing and planned adjacent developments.
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 uses (single-family detached residential) will not
change the existing or intended character of the are~
Will the proposed uses not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future
neighboring uses;
The Commission and Council should rely on public testimony to determine
whether or not the proposed use will be disturbing or hazardous to the existing or
future neighboring uses.
Staff does not anticipate that the proposed uses will be hazardous or disturbing to
future or existing neighbors.
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 he able to provide
adequately any of such services;
Planning & Zoning CommiSsion/Mayor
January 18, 2001
Page 3
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Staff finds that the property to be annexed will be served adequately by all
essential public facilities and services, with the exception of sewer services. The
sanitary sewer main that potentially could serve this subdivision would have to be
extended t~om the intersection of Chen'y Lane and Interlachen Way. A septic
system, in accordance with Central District Health requirements, may be allowed
as a temporary solution until a sanitary sewer main is extended f~om the east to
provide service to this area.
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 there will be not additional requirements at public cost and that the
annexation and zoning will not be detrimental to the community's economic
welfare.
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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 the proposed additional building lot will not create excessive
traffic, noise or other nuisances that would be detrimental to the general welfare
of the surrounding area~
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 subdivision of the property will not create interference the
existing traffic on Cherry Lane.
Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural or scenic
feature of major importance; and
Staff fmds that no natural or scenic features of major importance will be lost or
damaged by approving the annexation and re-zone. However, the site does have
several large existing trees. Any existing trees larger than 4" caliper that are
removed shall be mitigated for, per the Landscape Ordinance.
Is the proposed zoning amendment in the best interest of the City of
Meridian. (Ord. 592, 11-1%1992)"
Staff finds that the annexation of this property would be in the best interest of the
City.
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Planning & Zoning Commission/May City Council
January 18, 2001
Page 4
ANNEXATION AND ZONING COMMENTS
The legal description submitted with the application appears to meet the requirements of the
City of Meridian and State Tax Commission and places the parcel contiguous to existing city
limits
The requested zoning of R-4 is compatible with City Comprehensive Plan.
The subject property is within the Urban Service Planning Area. Essential City services are
available to the subject property with the exception of sanitary sewer. The sanitary sewer
main that potentially could serve this subdivision would have to be extended from the
intersection of Cherry Lane and Interlachen Way. A septic system, in accordance with
Central District Health requirements, may be allowed as a temporary solution until a sanitary
sewer main is extended from the east to provide service to this area. Applicant shall make
provisions in their design to transition over to a future City sewer system when and if it's
available to the east.
4. Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be
removed from their domestic service per City Ordinance Section 5-7-517 when services are
available bom the City of Meridian. Wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such as
landscape irrigation.
5. The existing commercial sign advertising "George Davis Construction" shall be removed
prior to the publication of the annexation ordinance. Commercial signs are prohibited within
the proposed R-4 zone.
6. All "Home Occupations", if any exist within the property to be annexed, shall conform with
the requirements of the City of Meridian prior to the publication of the annexation ordinance.
7. A development agreement will not be required as part ofthls annexation request.
PREIJMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FINDINGS AND REQUIREMENTS
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 finds the subdivision to be in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
b. The availability of public services to accommodate the proposed development;
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Planning & Zoning Commission/May & City Council
January 18, 2001
Page 5
Staff fmds that public services can be made available to the lots within the proposed
subdivision, provided changes as may be required by the Public Works and Building
Departments are made.
c. The continuity of the proposed development with the capital improvement
program;
Staff finds that the subdivision will not require the expenditure of capital improvement
funds.
d. The public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed
development;
Staff finds that the development will not require major expenditures for providing
supporting services.
e. The other health, safety or environmental problems that may be brought to the
Commission's attention.
Staff finds that there should not be any other health, safety or environmental problems
associated with this subdivision that may be brought to the Council or Commission's
attentior~
SITE SPECIFIC COMMENTS (preliminary/final plat)
Water service to this site shall be via service lines from the existing mains adjacent to the
property. Sanitary sewer service via a septic system will be allowed as a temporary
solution until such time as City sewer service is available. When sewer service is
adjacent to the proposed subdivision, the applicant shall be responsible to extend service
into his lot, and cease using his septic system
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.
Primary water supply connection to the City's mains will not be allowed without City
Council approval. Applicant shall be required to utilize any existing surface or well water
for the primary source.
Landscaping shall be installed as submitted on the "Preliminary Landscape Plan" (date
stamped Oct. 11, 2001). The 35' wide landscape buffer located along Cherry Lane may be
recorded as an easement instead of a common lot.
The required street buffer landscaping and irrigation shall be installed prior to the
occupancy of any building constructed on Lot 2 of the proposed subdivision.
Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed ~om the property shall be replaced by
installing additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that
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January 18, 2001
Page 6
were removed. Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for
those trees that have to be removed.
Add a note on the plat indicating that the minimum residential house size is 1,400 square
feet, excluding garage.
Add a note on the final plat indicating: The bottom elevation of structural footings shall
be set a minimum of 12 inches above the highest normal ground water elevatior~
The bearing from the section line to the "Real Point of Beginning" doesn't match the
corresponding bearing in the Certificate of Owners.
GENERAL COMMENTS (preliminary/final plat)
Please submit a copy of the Ada County Street Name Committee's final approval letter
for the subdivision name, and the lot and block numbering. Make any corrections
necessary to conforn~
2. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian Public Works Department.
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.
One-hundred-watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights will be required at locations
designated by the Public Works Department. All streetlights shall be installed at
subdivider's expense. Typical locations are at street intersections and/or fire hydrants.
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.
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Planning & Zoning Commi y y
January 18, 2001
Page 7
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES
The subject property is located in an area designated as Mixed Residential in the Meridian
Comprehensive Plan. The 1993 Comprehensive Plan comaius a variety of goals and policies that
are relevunt to tkis applieation~ Staff has selected the following sections that most directly apply
to the proposed project.
Goals Section ·
Goal 4: To provide housing opportunities for all economic groups within the community.
Goal 8: To establish compatible and efficient use of land through the use of innovative and
functional site design.
Economic Development Chapter
3.1U - Approve quality housing projects that meet the needs of all economic levels.
3.2U -Encourage efforts to develop and maintain quality neighborhoods and housing...
Land ~
2.1U - Support a variety of residential categories for the purpose of providing the City with a
range of affordable housing opportunities.
Trans~
1.19U - Encourage proper design of residential neighborhoods to ensure their safety and
tranquility.
1.14 - Design and performance standards should be applied to infilling development in order to
reduce adverse impacts upon existing adjacem development.
RECOMMENDATION
Staffrecommends approval of the annexation, and preliminary/final plat, with the above stated
comments and conditions.
Joseph Silva
Deputy Chief
Meridian Fire Department
540 E. Frank]in Kd.
Meridian, Id 83642
(208) 888-1234
Fire Department
December 27, 2001
TO: Meridian planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Joseph Silva, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Prevention ~
SUBJECT: Hearthstone Subdivision- File # AZ 01-026
RECEIVED
City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
The following will be the requirements to provide minimum levels of fire protection for the project:
1. Provide a fire-flow of 1,000 GPM as required by the 1997 Uniform Fire Code Appendix m-A
Please show all proximity hydrants within 500' of the project.
All comers will have to have 28' inside xadius and 48' outside radius.
3:. Operational fire hydrants are required before combustible coustmcfion begins.
~C 901.4.2 & 901.3
MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Ron Anderson
Keith Bird
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TRANSMITTALS TO AGENCIES FOR COMMENTS ON DEVELOPMENTI OJE
WITH THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
To insure that your comments and recommendations will be considered by the Meridian Planning
and Zoning Commission, please submit your comments and recommendations to Meridian City Clerk's Office
Attn: Will Berg, City Clerk, by: February 1, 2002
Transmittal Date: December 18, 2001 Headng Date: February 7, 2002
File No.: AZ-01-026
Request: Request for annexation and zoning of 2.30 acres from R-I to a proposed R-4
zone for the proposed Hearthstone Subdivision
By: Robert Lee
Location of Property or Project: Southeast coruer of W. Cherry Lane and N. Black Cat Rd
Sally Norton, P/Z (No VAR. VAC, FP)
Jerry Centers, P/Z (No YAP,, VAC, FF')
Bill Nary. PIZ (No VAR, VAC, FP)
Keven Shreeve, P/Z (No VAR, VAC. FP)
Keith Borup. PIZ (No VAR, VAC, FP)
Robert Corde. Mayor
Ron Anderson, C/C
Tammy deWeerd, C/C
Keith Bird. C/C
Cherie McCandlese, C/C
Water Department
Sewer Department
Sanitary Service (Ato VAR, VAC, FP)
Building Department
Fire Department
Police Department
City Attorney
1,. ~.~3pCaity Engineer ity Planner
rks Department
Your Concise Remarks:
Meddian School Distdct (NoFP)
Meddian Post Office (FP/m:'onty)
Ada County Highway Distdct
Community Planning Assoc.
Central District Health
Nampa Meridian Irdg, District
Settlers Irrigation Distdct
Idaho Power Co. (FP/PP only)
U.S. West (Fp/PPonly)
Intermountain Gas (FP/PPonly)
Bureau of Reclamation (Fp/PPonly)
Idaho Transportation Department (No FP)
Ada Connty (Annexation on¥)
RECEIVE
DEC 2,~ 2001
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office-
MAYOR
Robert D. Come
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Ron Anderson
Keith Bird
Tammy deWeerd
Cherie McCandless
HUB OF TREASURE VALLEY
A Good Place to Live
CITY, OF MERIDIAN
33 EAST IDAHO
MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642
(208) 888-4433 * Fax (208)88%4813
Citj Clerk Offic~ Fax (208) 8884218
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
(208) 288-2499 · Fax 288-2501
PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
(208) 887-2211 · Fax 887-1297
PLANNING AND ZONING
DEPARTMENT
(208) 884-5533 · Fax 888-6854-
TRANSMITTALS TO AGEI~CIE$ FOR COMMENTS ON DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
WITH THE CITY OF MERIplAN
To msum that your comments and mcommandations will be considered by the Meridian Planning
and Zoning Commission, please submit ~gur comments and reco?mandations to Mefid an City Clerk's Office
At'm! Will Berg. City Clerk, by: February 1, 2002
TranSmittal Date: December 18, 2001 = Hearing Date:~. February 7, 2002
File No.: AZ-01.026 ~ , [
Request: Request for annexation and zoning of 2.30 acres from R-1 to a proposed R-4
zone for the proposed Hearthstone Subdivision
By.' Robert Lee I : [
Location ~f Propen'y or Project: Southeast comer of W. Cherry Lane and N. Black Cat Rd
SaJly Norton, PIZ (No VAR. VAC, FPJ
Jeny Centers. PIZ
Bill Nary. PIZ (No V,,~R, VAC, FP)
Keven Shreeve. PIZ (No V,,t~ V,4C, FP)
Keith Bomp. P/Z (No V~ VA~ FPJ
Robert Corde, Mayor
Pon Anderson. C/C
Tammy deWeerd, C/C
Keith Bird, C/C
sewer De~Lt~. eot
Sanitary Se~i~e
Building Department Your Concise Remarks:
Fire Department
Police Department
City Attemey
City Engineer
City Planne~ ' '
Parks De~rtm?t
Meddian School District (NoFP)
Meridian Post Office (FP.~PPoniy)
!Ada County Highway District
~ Community Planning Assoc.
Central District Health
I Nampa Meridian Irrig. District
Settlers Irrigation District
Idaho Power Co.,. (FP/PP one)
IU.S. West
Iqt.ermountain Gas (FP/PPonly)
Bureau of Reclarhafion
Idaho Transport~fi'on Department ~NoFP)
Ada county
RECEIVED
DEC 2 8 2001
City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
MAYOR
Robert D. Come
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Ron Anderson
Keith Bird
Tammy deWeerd
Cherie McCandless
HUB OF TREASURE VALLEY
A Good Place to Live
CITY OF MERIDIAN
33 EAST IDAHO
MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642
(208) 888-4~.33 · Fax (208) 887-4813
City Clerk Office Fax (208) 888-4218
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
(208) 288-2499 · Fax 288-2501
PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
(208) 887-2211 · Fax 887-1297
PLANNING AND ZONING
DEPARTMENT
(208) 884-5533 * Fax 888-6854
TRANSMITTALS TO AGENCIES FOR COMMENTS ON DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
WITH THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
To insure that your comments and recommendations will be considered by the Meridian Planning
and Zoning Commission, please submit your comments and recommendations to Meddian City Clerk's Office
Attn: Will Berg, City Clerk, by: February 1, 2002
Transmittal Date: December 18, 2001 Hearing Date: February 7, 2002
File No.: AZ-01-026
Request: Request for annexation and zoning of 2.30 acres from R-I to a proposed R-4
zone for the proposed Hearthstone Subdivision
By: Robert Lee
Location of Property or Project: Southeast comer of W. Cherry Lane and N. Black Cat Rd
Sally Norton, P/Z (No rAFt, VAC, FP)
Jerry Centers, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP)
Bill Nary, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP)
Keven Shmeve, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP)
Keith Borup, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP)
Robert Corde, Mayor
Ron Anderson, C/C
Tammy deWeerd, C/C
Keith Bird, C/C
Cherie McCandless, C/C
~,~___ Water Department
Sewer Department
Sanitary Service (No VAR, VAC,
Building Department
Fire DepaKtrnent
Police Department
City Attorney
City Engineer
City Planner
Parks Department
Your Concise Remarks:
Meddian School Distdct (No FF9
Meddian Post Office (FP/PPoniy)
Ada County Highway District
Community Planning Assoc.
Central District Health
Nampa Meridian Irrig. District
Settlers Irrigation District
Idaho Power Co. (FP/PPoniy)
U.S. West (Fp/PPonly)
Intermountain Gas (FP/PPonly)
Bureau of Reclamation (FP/PP only)
Idaho Transportation Department (No FP)
Ada County (Annexat~n.~j~.