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CITY OF MERIDIAN
RESOLUTION NO. ¿; 1- - 4-§" 4-
BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
BIRD, DONNELL, ROUNTREE, WARDLE
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CLARIFICATION OF THE
RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, AND PUBLIC, QUASI-PUBLIC, AND OPEN SPACE LAND
USE DESIGNATIONS AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER VII, SECTION 1; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have the authority pursuant to I.C. § 50-302 to
establish resolutions not inconsistent with the laws of the state of Idaho as may be expedient, in
addition to the special powers therein granted, to maintain the peace, good government and
welfare of the corporation and its trade, commerce and industry; and
WHEREAS, the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan was adopted in August of 2002
as resolution 02-382; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have deemed it appropriate to clarify the City of
Meridian's Comprehensive Plan definitions for residential, office, public, quasi-public and open
space land use designations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a Public Hearing on the proposed amendment on
September 7, 2004; and
WHEREAS, after such hearing, the City Council, by formal motion, did approve said
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have done all things required by the Idaho
Local Land Use Planning Act to amend the text of the adopted comprehensive plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. Pursuant to Idaho Code §67-6509, the Mayor and City Council hereby amend
the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan. A copy of the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan
Amendment is attached as Exhibit "A".
Section 2: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
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ADOPTED by the City Council of Meridian, Idaho, this~dayof pellftv\bt'1 ,2004.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~ay of
'iY~f , 2004.
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Exhibit "A"
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
Chapter VII, Section 1, p. 95 (proposed additions are underlined)
Residential. The purpose of this designation is to provide a variety of housing types. Uses will
include a range of densities varying from large estate lots to multi-family homes. Residential
designations are as follows:
.
Low Density: to allow the development of single-family homes on large lots
where urban services are provided. Uses may include single-family homes at
densities of three dwelling units or less per acre. A planned development permit
may be required for large subdivisions. Density bonuses may also be considered
with the provision of public amenities such as open spaces, pathways, or land
dedicated for public services.
.
Medium Density: to allow smaller lots for residential purposes within city limits.
Uses may include single-family homes at densities of three to eight dwelling units
per acre. A planned development may be required for large subdivisions. Density
bonuses may also be considered with the provision of public amenities such as
open space, pathways, or land dedicated for public services.
.
High Density: to allow for the development of multi-family homes in areas where
urban services are provided. Residential densities may exceed eight dwelling
units per acre. The residential development might include duplexes, apartment
buildings, townhouses, and other multi-unit structures. Other uses within a
development may be considered under a planned development permit process. A
desirable project would consider the placement of parking areas, fences, berms,
and other landscaping features to serve as buffers between neighboring uses.
.
At the discretion of Citv Council. areas with a Residential Comprehensive Plan
designation mav request office uses if the property has frontage on an arterial
street or a section line road and is 3 acres in size or less in size. In this instance.
no ancillarY commercial uses shall be permitted.
Chapter VII, Section 1, Pg. 99 (Proposed additions are underlined)
Office. This designation will provide opportunities for low-impact business areas. These would
include offices, technology and resource centers; ancillary commercial uses may be considered
(particularly within research and development centers or technological parks). Additionallv. as
noted in the Residential districts section of the Comprehensive Plan. light offices uses mav be
appropriate in limited circumstances and at the discretion of the City Council.
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Chapter VII, Section I, Pg. 99 (Proposed additions are underlined)
Public, Quasi Public, and Open Space. Areas are designated to preserve and protect existing
private, municipal, state and federal lands for area residents and visitors. This category includes
churches and public lands (excluding parks and schools) within the Area of Impact. Upon
redevelopment of such properties. a change in designation and use may be appropriate. The
redevelopment of these areas should be guided by the intensity of the existing use. the underlving
zoning of the property. the surrounding land uses. the location of the property. and transportation
issues associated with the proposed development of the property. The appropriate land use
designation and accompanving zoning for these areas will be determined by City Council on a
case by case basis."
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