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June 29, 2018
Mr. Peter Kahn
Costco Wholesale
999 Lake Dr.
Issaquah, WA 98027
RE: Costco Wholesale (A-2018-0214)
Dear Mr. Kahn:
Mayor Tammy de Weerd
City Council Members:
Joe Borton Genesis Milam
Ty Palmer Luke Cavener
Treg Bernt Anne Little Roberts
This letter is in response to your request for alternative compliance (ALT) to the structure and
site design standards set forth UDC 11-3A-I9B(3)(c) and the parking lot landscape standards set
forth in UDC 11 -3B -8C(2).
The first request is to deviate from the parking lot design standards which prohibit long, straight,
unbroken parking aisles and requires providing crossing drive aisles at 150 foot intervals. As
stated in your narrative, this condition is not prevalent throughout the parking lot and only
applies to the portion of the parking lot that is directly northeast of the main entrance; current
length of the parking aisles in this area are approximately 325 feet and 180 feet respectively.
This was done so that you could facilitate a safe pedestrian access to the front of the store
consistent with the pedestrian circulation plan in the recorded development agreement and
provide a perimeter drive aisle connection to the additional pad sites proposed with the Lost
Rapids development.
The second request is to deviate from the parking lot landscape requirements of UDC 11 -3B -
8C(2); to allow some of the internal planter islands to be oriented perpendicular to the parking
stalls rather than parallel. By orienting the planter islands perpendicularly, the parking stalls in a
row exceed the amount allowed by City code (no more than 12 in a row). This allows you to
maintain thirty-seven (37) additional stalls that otherwise would be eliminated if the planter
islands were oriented as required by the UDC.
In general, Staff is supportive of these two requests. However, there are necessary modifications
to the current site design (required below) to ensure the intent of the code is being met:
1. The perpendicular planter islands shall measure 5 -feet inside of curb to inside of curb in
accord with UDC 11 -3B-8 C(2)(a) and the parking stalls abutting those planter islands shall be a
minimum of 17 feet in length, include wheel stops and labeled as compact stalls;
2. Add two (2) additional internal planter islands; one located within the row of parking stalls
directly west of Pad 7 and Pad 8 on the submitted landscape plan (L1.1) and the other at the end
of the parking stalls directly north of the loading docks, landscaped consistent with the planter
islands proposed on site; and
3. The planter islands proposed within the north/south pedestrian walkway shall measure a
minimum of 5 -feet inside of the curbs to support the planting of trees.
In reviewing the criteria for allowing the alternative compliance request, the UDC grants the
Director the authority to deviate from the two (2) requests noted above. In order to grant
approval for alternative compliance, the director shall determine the following findings:
1. Strict adherence or application of the requirements is not feasible; OR
The Director finds strict adherence is feasible. However, the alternate design provides the
same number of planter islands with the inclusion of two (2) more islands noted above,
which help to break-up the parking area as desired by the UDC.
2. The alternative compliance provides an equal or superior means for meeting the
requirements; and
The Director finds the proposed requests provides an equal means for meeting the intent
of the ordinance if the site plan is revised to meet the requirements noted herein.
3. The alternative means will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
impair the intended uses and character of the surrounding properties.
The Director finds that the proposed alternatives, with the in addition of the required
changes to the site plan, will not be detrimental to the public welfare and still allows for
safe pedestrian and vehicular mobility through the site and should not impair the
use/character of the surrounding properties because of the alternate design.
The applicant, Director, or a party of record may request City Council review of a decision of the
Director. All requests for review shall be filed in writing with the Planning Division of the
Community Development Department on or before July 16, 2018, within fifteen (15) days after
the written decision is issued, and contain the information listed in UDC 11 -5A -6B.
If City Council review of the decision is not requested, the action of the Director represents a
final decision on a land use application. You have the right to request a regulatory taking
analysis under Idaho Code 67-8003.
Thank you for contributing to the success of Meridian. Please help us serve you better in the
future. Visit our web -site at www.meridiancily.org/Planning/ to fill out a comment card and give
us feedback on how we are doing.
If you should have any questions regarding his matter, please don't hesitate to call me at 884-
5533.
Sincqey,
Caleod, ICP
Planning Division Manager
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ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE ■ Application Checklist
Project name: COSTCO - ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE File
Applicantlagent: COSTCO WHOLESALE
All applications are required to contain one copy of the following unless otherwise noted:
Applicant
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Description
Staff
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Completed and signed Development Review Application
(If also submitting a concurrent application for a preliminary plat or conditional use permit, the
N/A
Alternative Compliance request will be processed along with that application. just check the
Alternative Compliance box on the Development Review Application and submit the information
below)
Affidavit of Legal Interest signed and notarized by the property owner (If owner is a
N/A
corporation, submit a copy of the Articles oflncorporation or other evidence to show that the person
signing is an authorized a ent.
Narrative fully describing the proposed request including the following:
➢ The specific requirements that are proposed to be modified
➢ Address the reason why strict adherence or application of the requirements are not
feasible
➢ Demonstrate how the proposed alternative means for compliance with the specific
requirements provides an equal or superior means of meeting the intent and purpose
of the regulation
➢ Any supporting documentation or plans
O
Fee
THIS APPLICATION SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL STAFF HAS RECEIVED ALL
REQUIRED INFORMATION.
Community Development ■ Planning Division ■ 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Ste. 102 Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-884-5533 Fax: 208-888-6854 www.meridiancitv.orgylanning
(05/21/2014)
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By. DEX-E MNT REVIEW APPLICATION
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Project name:— Aln
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File number(s): v _ ;:
Assigned Planner: _ �J[� Related fi es:
Type of Review Requested (check all that apply)
❑ Accessory Use (check only 1)
❑ Final Plat Modification
❑ Daycare
❑ Landscape Plan Modification
❑ Home Occupation
❑ Preliminary Plat
❑ Home Occupation/Instruction for 7 or more
❑ Private Street
❑ Administrative Design Review
❑ Property Boundary Adjustment
P Alternative Compliance
❑ Rezone
❑ Annexation and Zoning
❑ Short Plat
X Certificate of Zoning Compliance
❑ Time Extension (check only 1)
❑ City Council Review
❑ Director
❑ Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
❑ Commission
❑ Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment
❑ UDC Text Amendment
❑ Conditional Use Permit
❑ Vacation (check only 1)
❑ Conditional Use Modification (check only 1)
❑ Director
❑ Director
❑ Commission
❑ Commission
❑ Variance
❑ Development Agreement Modification
❑ Other
❑ Final Plat
Applicant Information
Applicant name: Costco Wholesale - Peter Kahn Phone: 425-313-6052
Applicant address: 999 Lake Dr Email: pkahn CDDcostco.corn
City: State: WA Zip: 98027
Applicant's interest in property: R Own ❑ Rent ❑ Optioned ❑ Other Under contract to buy.
Owner name: Se,' Je-e-dS Phone:
Owner address: Email:
City: State: Zip:
Agent/Contact name (e.g., architect, engineer, developer, representative): Steve Bullock
Firm name: MG2 Phone: 206-962-6614
Agent address: 1101 2nd Ave Email: steve.bullOCk(cD-mg2.corrl
city: Seattle
Primary contact is: ❑ Applicant ❑ Owner PQ Agent/Contact
State: WA Zip: 98101
Subject Property Information
Location/street address: TBD Township, range, section: T4N, R1W, Section 27
Assessor's parcel number(s): TBD Total acreage: 17.17 Zoning district: C -G
Community Development ■ Planning Division ■ 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Ste. 102 Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-884-5533 Fax: 208-888-6854 www.meridiancity.org_/planning
Rev: (2/2/2 01821712 0 1 8)
Project/subdivision name: COStCO
General description of proposed projeet/request: A neW Costco Warehouse located on. the SW Corner
of Chinden Blvd and 10 Mile Rd including a gas station and parking for over 800 cars.
Proposed zoning district(s): No change
Acres of each zone proposed: _-
Type
Type of use proposed (check all that apply):
❑ Residential ❑ Office M Commercial ❑ Employment ❑ Industrial ❑ Other
Who will own & maintain the pressurized irrigation system in this development? COStCO
Which irrigation district does this property lie within? Settlers
Primary irrigation source: Gravity Irrigation Secondary: City (if required)
Square footage of landscaped areas to be irrigated (if primary or secondary point of connection is City water): 91 1000 Sf
Residential Project Summary (if applicable) NA
Number of residential units: - Number of building lots:
Number of common lots:
Number of other lots:
Proposed number of dwelling units (for multi -family developments only):
1 bedroom: 2-3 bedrooms:
Minimum square footage of structure (excl. garage):
Minimum property size (s.t):
Gross density (Per UDC 11-1A-1):
4 or more bedrooms:
Maximum building height:
Average property size (s.f.):
Net density (Per UDC 11-1A-1):
Acreage of qualified open space: Percentage of qualified open space:
Type and calculations of qualified open space provided in acres (Per UDC 11 -3G -3B):
Amenities provided with this development (if applicable):
Type of dwelling(s) proposed: ❑ Single-family Detached ❑ Single-family Attached ❑ Townhouse
❑ Duplex ❑ Multi -family ❑ Vertically Integrated ❑ Other -
Non-residential Project Summary (if applicable)
Number of building lots: 1 Common lots: - Other lots: "
Gross floor area proposed: , 168,652 sf Existing (if applicable): 0 Sf
Hours of operation (days and hours): 6 am " 10 pm Building height: 35'
Total number of parking spaces provided: 817 Number of compact spaces provided: 98101
Authorization
Print applicant name: S bye Bullock,
Applicant signature:'
Date: 05/25/2018
Community Development u Planning Division ■ 33 E, Broadway Avenue, Ste. 102 Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-884-5533 Fax: 208-888-6854 %vww.meridianci(y.or ohm ninc
-2- Rev: (2/7/2018)
Narrative in Support of Alternative Compliance Application
Costco requests alternative compliance from two of the City's parking lot standards with respect
to Costco's internal parking facility.
First, Costco requests alternative compliance from the parking lot landscape standard in UDC §
11 -3B -8C(2) to allow Costco to orient its parking lot planters perpendicular to parking stalls. The City's
internal parking lot standards call for planter boxes to run lengthwise with parking stalls for
maneuverability. The UDC allows alternative compliance from UDC § 11 -3B -8C(2) pursuant to Table 11-
513-5 of the City Code. Under the circumstances, perpendicular planter box orientation is appropriate
because it will increase the functionality and circulation of Costco's parking facility. Perpendicular planter
orientation will also provide improved vehicular maneuvering and will limit unsafe cross -stall maneuvers
within Costco's parking facility. Additionally, the perpendicular orientation will allow for more planter box
square footage in Costco's parking facility. Accordingly, alternative compliance is proper because
perpendicular planter box orientation will lead to a safer parking facility by increasing, functionality,
circulation, and maneuverability. See UDC § 11-56-513(2)(c). Also, the perpendicular orientation provides
a superior means of meeting the intent of UDC § 11 -3B -8C(2) because the perpendicular orientation
increases the amount of landscaping. For all of these reasons, the perpendicular orientation will not be
detrimental to the public welfare or impair the use of the parking facility.
Second, to the extent it is necessary, Costco requests alternative compliance from parking lot
design standard in UDC § 11-3A-19B(3)(c), which discourages straight unbroken parking aisles where aisles
are not perpendicular to the building served. The UDC allows alternative compliance from UDC § 11 -3A -
196(3)(c) pursuant to Table 11-513-5 of the City Code. Costco's parking aisles are predominately
perpendicular to the building. Under the circumstances, Costco's limited use of longer unbroken parking
aisles is appropriate because they do not limit the parking lot's circulation and provide safer sightlines for
vehicles and pedestrians. Alternative compliance is proper here because Costco's limited number of
longer unbroken aisles will not negatively affect the lot's internal circulation or limit the intent or purpose
of UDC § 11-3A-19B(3)(c). Such alternative compliance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or
impair the use of the parking facility.
Thank you for your consideration of the alternative compliance application. Costco specifically
requests that staff issue a separate approval letter regarding the alternative compliance requested in this
application to expedite the decision.
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