HomeMy WebLinkAboutLarkspur Subdivision FP-04-067
BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
C/C November 23, 2004
IN THE MATTER OF THE
APPLICATION OF LARKSPUR,
LLC FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL
OF 56 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL AND OFFICE
BUILDING LOTS AND 6 COMMON
LOTS ON 18.94 ACRES IN R-4, R-8,
AND L-O ZONES LOCATED AT
2090, 2190, AND 2240 SOUTH
MERIDIAN ROAD IN A PORTION
OF THE SW ~ OF THE NW ~ OF T.
3N., R. IE., SECTION 19
CASE NO. FP-04-067
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
This matter coming before the City Council for Final Plat approval pursuant to
Meridian City Code § 12-3-7 on November 23, 2004, and the Council finding that the Administrative
Review is complete from Sonya Allen, Assistant City Planner for the Planning and Zoning
Department, and Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager for the Public Works
Department, dated: Hearing Date: November 23,2004, to the Mayor and Council, and the Council
having considered the requirements of the preliminary plat the Council takes the following action:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.
The Final Plat of "PLAT SHOWING LARKSPUR SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN A
PORTION OF THE SW ~ OF THW NW ~ OF T. 3N., R. IE., SECTION 19,
BOISE MERIDIAN, MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO 2004, TREASURE
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR LARKSPUR SUBDIVISION / (FP-04-O67)
Page 1 00
V ALLEY ENGINEERS, INC., HANDWRITTEN DATE: 10108/04, SHEET 1 OF 4,
TREASURE V ALLEY ENGINEERS, INC.", Larkspur, LLC, Developer, is
Conditionally Approved subject to those conditions of Staff comments as set forth in
the Memorandum to the Mayor and City Council from Sonya Allen, Assistant City
Planner for the Planning and Zoning Department and Bruce Freckleton, Development
Services Manager for the Public Works Department, dated: Hearing Date: November
23, 2004, listing 22 SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/FINAL PLAT and 7
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto
marked Exhibit "A", and consisting of 6 pages, and by this reference incorporated
herein, and the comment letter from Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District, a true
and correct copy of which is attached hereto and marked Exhibit "B" and consisting
of I page, and by this reference incorporated herein.
2.
The final plat upon which there is contained the Certification and signature of the
City Clerk and the City Engineer verifYing that the plat meets the City's requirements shall
be signed only at such time as:
1.
The Plat dimensions are approved by the City Engineer; and
2.
The City Engineer has verified that all off-site improvements are completed
and/or the appropriate letter of credit or cash has been issued guaranteeing the
completion of off-site and required on-site improvements.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
AND RIGHT TO REGULATORY TAKINGS ANALYSIS
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR LARKSPUR SUBDIVISION 1 (FP-O4-067)
Page 2 00
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.
Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of
Meridian, pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521. An affected person being a person who has an interest
in real property which may be adversely affected by this decision 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.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the d3rd
day
of
Noven\bU"
, 2004.
Dated: 12-28-04
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR LARKSPUR SUBDIVISION 1 (FP-O4-067)
Page 3 of 3
MAYOR
TammydeWeerd
DlferidiâH
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
(208) 466-9272 'Fax 466-4405
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Keith Bird
Christine Donnen
Shaun Wardle
Charles M. Rountree
PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
(208) 887-2211 . Fax 887-1297
PLANNING AND WNING
DEPARTMENT
(208) 884-5533 . FAX 888-6854
STAFF REPORT:
Hearing Date: November 23,2004
To:
Mayor and City Council
Sonya Allen, Assistant City Planner J.f
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager~
Larkspur Subdivision
From:
Re:
Final Plat approval of Fifty-six (56) Building Lots and Six (6) Common Lots on
18.94 Acres in R-4, R-8, and L-O Zones by Larkspur, LLC (File No. FP-O4-067).
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 & LOCATION
The applicant, Larkspur, LLC, has applied for Final Plat approval of 56 building lots and 6
common lots on 18.94 acres ofland for Larkspur Subdivision. The proposed subdivision is zoned
R-4 (Low Density Residential), R-8 (Medium Density Residential), and L-O (Limited Office)
and will include single-family residential, office, and assisted living uses.
Larkspur Subdivision is located at 2090,2190, and 2240 S. Meridian Road and is in the NW ~
of Section 19, T.3N., R.lE.
The common area lots within the subdivision consist oflandscape, open space, and drainage lots.
The pressurized irrigation system within this development is to be owned and maintained by
Nampa Meridian Irrigation District.
A Conditional Use Permit was approved for this subdivision that allowed for reductions to the
minimum requirements for the R-8 and L-O zones for lot size (from 6,500 s.f. to 4,011 s.f. for
detached homes in the R-8 zone and from 7,000 s.f. to 5,453 s.f. for the L-a zone), and street
frontage (from 65-feet to 22.l8-feet for detached homes).
Staff has added a condition of approval that the applicant provides a 40-foot wide landscape
buffer along S. Meridian Road, including a 5-foot detached sidewalk. The approved preliminary
plat did not show the correct buffer width of 35-feet along entryway corridor's or include a 5-
foot detached sidewalk within the buffer as required along S. Meridian Road. Detached
FP-O4-067
Exhibit "A"
Larkspur Sub FP.doc
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: November 9, 2004
Page 2
sidewalks are required in MCC 12-13-10-8 and the Comprehensive Plan, Chapter IV, Figure VI-
4, along all arterial streets in new developments at the edge of existing city limits. The applicant,
Ron Sargent, is in agreement with this condition.
Staff recommends approval of Larkspur Subdivision with the comments and conditions stated in
this report.
SITE SPECIFIC COMMENTS 1 FINAL PLAT
1.
Applicant is to meet all terms of the approved Rezone (RZ-04-009), Conditional Use
Permit (CUP-04-025), and Preliminary Plat (PP-04-023).
2.
All fencing shall be in compliance with MCC 12-4-10 and 12-13-15-9.
3.
Complete the year of platting shown at the top of the plat.
4.
Show the temporary emergency vehicle access easement across Lot 2 and Lot 20, Block
1. Show the temporary emergency vehicle turnaround easement on Lot 35 and Lot 36,
Block 1. (See also Plat Note 14.)
5.
A cross access agreement shall be recorded on Lot 5, Block 1 to facilitate re-development
of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1. The agreement shall allow for future access to Lot 12, Block
1. (See also Plat Note 14.)
6.
Revise or add the following notes on the face of the plat:
(3.) "All rear lot lines and lot!! lines abutting the exterior boundary of the subdivision,
are hereby designated as having a ten (] 0) foot wide permanent public utilities,
property drainage, and irrigation easement- eyer the ten (10) feet adjaeellt tØ the
e¡¡teRÐF BÐwàary."
(4.) Address who will own and maintain the common lots within the subdivision.
(5.) "...for Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Block 1" until such time that these lots are re-develoved.
At that time. direct lot access to S. Meridian Road will be vrohibited."
(6.) Delete note. Exterior easement lines are covered in note #3.
(7.) Strike note (covered in note #14).
(9.) Complete the recording information.
(10.) "Buildinf! setbacks and dimensional standards in this subdivision shall be in
comvliance with Title 11 and Title 12 of the Meridian Citv Code unless otherwise
modified bv Conditional Use Permit rCUP-04-025i which allowed for reduced lot
sizes and lot frontaf!es. "
(11.) "The Citv of Meridian is resvonsible for the maintenance of the ref!ionalvathwav
surface located on the west side of the Ten Mile Drain. The Homeowner's
Association is resvonsible for maintenance of all landscavinf! adiacent to the
vathwav. "
(12.) "Access for the fùture re-develovment of Lot 1 and Lot 2. Block 1 shall be vrovided
throuf!h Lot 20. Block lor Lot 5. Block 1 as follows: ¡fLot 1 and Lot 2 redevelov as
FP-O4-067
Exbibit "A"
Larkspur FP.doc
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: November 9, 2004
Page 3
7.
8.
9.
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residential uses. access shall be taken across Lot 20 connectinf! to S. Blacksvur
Wav. Lot 5 shall no lonf!er be reQuired to vrovide cross access. Lot 20 shall no
lonf!er be considered a residential buildinf! lot. If Lot I and Lot 2 redevelop as
commercial and/or office uses. access shall be taken across Lot 5. Lot 20 shall be
considered a residential buildinf! lot. "
(13.) "Unless otherwise shown or desif!nated. all interior residential buildinf! lots have a
five (5) foot wide side easement for permanent public utilities. property drainaf!e.
and irrif!ation easement."
Landscape easements and all other easements shall be shown on the face of the plat.
There is a 20-foot wide street buffer required along E. Calderwood Dr. and 40-foot wide
street buffer, including a 5-foot sidewalk, along S. Meridian Road. The applicant is not
required to construct the sidewalk and buffer along Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1 at this time.
The buffer and sidewalk will be required upon redevelopment ofthose properties.
The landscape plan prepared by Treasure Valley Engineers and dated 10/8/04, shall be
revised as follows:
a.
b.
Pedestrian pathway along the Ten Mile Drain must be shown as hard surfaced.
Landscape street buffer along S. Meridian Road must be a minimum of 40-feet
wide (including width of sidewalk) as it is an entryway corridor to the City.
Buildings may not encroach within this buffer/easement.
A minimum 5-foot wide detached sidewalk is required along S. Meridian Road
(Lots 6 through 10, Block 1), reflect on plan.
If the unimproved right-of-way is greater than 13-feet from edge of pavement to
edge of sidewalk or property line, developer must maintain a ten-foot wide gravel
shoulder and landscape the remainder with lawn or other vegetative groundcover,
reflect on plan along S. Meridian Road. This will require a License Agreement
between the property owner and ACHD.
Fencing shown on the Landscape Plan along Calderwood Drive and S. Blackspur
Way needs to be relocated outside ofthe street buffer.
Fencing is required adjacent to the micropaths on Lot 8, Block 2 and Lot 31,
Block 1 in accordance with MCC 12-13-15-9. If solid fencing is used, it shall not
exceed 4-feet in height.
A minimum 5-foot wide paved pathway is required on the micropaths leading to
the open space areas on Lot 31, Block I and Lot 8, Block 2. A landscape strip a
minimum of 5-feet wide shall be provided along both sides of the path and shall
include one tree per 35-linear feet.
Trees shown within the ROW appear to be new rather than existing. If new, a
License Agreement wlACHD will be required (symbols used for new & existing
trees appear very similar and are hard to determine which is which).
Correct the street buffer width calculations shown in the calculations table for S.
Meridian Road and Calderwood Drive as they are shown incorrectly.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Buildings, and/or sidewalks around buildings, may not encroach within the required
street buffers.
Exhibit "A"
Larkspur FP.doc
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: November 9, 2004
Page 4
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
10.
A permanent pedestrian easement, in favor of the City of Meridian, shall be recorded for
the regional pathway located adjacent to the Ten Mile Drain. The public easement shall
be recorded for the pathway prior to the first Certificate. of Occupancy of any new
structure within the subdivision. Submit a copy of the recorded easement to the Planning
and Zoning and Parks and Recreation Departments. The easement shall be sufficient
width to cover the 10-foot wide pathway. Buildings are precluded from constructing
within this easement. The 10-foot wide hard surfaced pathway shall be constructed and
fully improved prior to the issuance of the fIrst Certificate of Occupancy for any building
within the subdivision. Additionally, a note shall be added to the face of each final plat
indicating the City of Meridian is responsible for the maintenance of the pathway surface
located within the easement. Applicant shall coordinate with the Parks & Recreation
Department for construction of the regional pathway. The Homeowner's Association is
responsible for maintenance of all landscaping adj acent to the pathway."
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.
Relocate the "L9" label from Lot 2, Block 1, to Lot 17, Block 1 with a leader to the
segment.
Correct the distance shown on L5 in the Line Table.
Include instrument number and easement width (must be a minimum of 20-ft. wide) for
the permanent pedestrian easement adjacent to the Ten Mile Drain on the face of the plat.
The lO-foot wide hard surfaced pathway shall be constructed and fully improved prior to
the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for any building within the subdivision.
The applicant has indicated that Nampa Meridian Irrigation District 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 culinary water
system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized, the developer shall be
responsible for the payment of assessments for the irrigable common areas prior to
signature on the final plat by the Meridian City Engineer.
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 (ditch owners), with written
approval or non-approval submitted to the Public Works Department. If lateral users
association approval can't be obtained, plans will be reviewed and approved by the
Meridian City Engineer prior to final plat signature.
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
FP-O4-067 Exhibit "A" Larkspur FP.doc
18.
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: November 9, 2004
Page 5
19.
20.
21.
22.
permits. All development improvements, including, but not limited too, perimeter
fencing, 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, amenities, sanitary sewer,
water, etc., prior to signature on the final plat.
Sanitary sewer and water service to this site shall be via the existing mains adjacent to the
proposed subdivision. Applicant will be responsible to construct the water mains to and
through this proposed development, thereby making them available to adjacent
properties. 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.
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.
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 1O0-year storm event. All storm drainage must be in compliance
with MCC 12-13-14, Stormwater Integration.
Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions, or terms of the approved Rezone,
Conditional Use Permit, or Preliminary Plat does not relieve the Applicant of
responsibility for compliance.
GENERAL REOUIREMENTS
2.
1.
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.
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.
3.
Two-hundred-fifty and 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. Final design locations and quantity are determined after power designs are
completed by Idaho Power Company. The street light contractor shall obtain design and
permit from the Public Works Department prior commencing installations.
4.
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.
FP-O4-067
Exhibit "A"
Larkspur FP.doc
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: November 9, 2004
Page 6
5.
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.
6.
Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian Public Works Department.
7.
Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the final plat with the above stated comments and conditions.
FP-Q4-067
Exhibit "A"
Larkspur FP.doc
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Dear Greg:
NaJIlINI &. Mcridim Jniption District has received IIIld reviewed plana for th,c libovGo'
mc:ntiaDød projcx:t.. Tbellórm W8tcIr wülbci retained onsite. ThìllIIl<#s Nampa&
Morl4ian In'igúion Disrrict's stIIIIdørds therefore it is açccpÞlbIC.
The pres~ iI:ri.gatlon ia tÞ be hooked up to a joint VIID1Ure with another subdivisÎoD at
another J.ocaIion. Pump curves will have to bc looked at aDd ehecltcd tI) ensure adequate
pro88IIre fœ both pump 81atíona.
Your exterior line is four (4}iœh.ThìII is Nampa &: Meridian JnigatiOD District's,
D:ÛDÌr4II11L Calcu\atíon sbDuId be reviewed to make 8II1e that thc:rc Ìudequate flow for
the distaøco tbi& water hu to llaVê) to onsUJlladequat8 pressure.
Your II8lVÌcca, which IlOlÞPillberecI, do not have sizes on them and they are scheduled tD
service more !ban one IoL 1bê District'. staDdanSe rcq1lÎrC. main lines to loop ilie whole
system with one dJreo..qWll'klr (314) øemce for CIIch lot. Tbia.-da t) looked at and
~ to ensure adequate pre8UftI for everyone within this project.
Your propoaed cronin¡ of the Toa-MilcDrain appears to be acccpÞlbIe. This will
require a Crossing Agreement withNampa &: Meridjan IJription])jØjct. Plcuc contact
the Disttict's attorney. Ørycl!l Pamll,t 34z..4S91 and àsk that he pn:pIII"C this documem.
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