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MAYOR
Tammy de Weerd
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PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
(208) 898.5500. Fax (208)898-9551
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Keith Bird
Christine Donnell
Shoun Wardle
Charles M. Rountree
PLANNING AND ZONING
DEPARTMENT
(208) 884.5533 . FAX 888-6854
STAFF REPORT:
Hearing Date: April 12, 2005
M C. C "I dPI " &Z "c "" RECEIVED
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(1-1 APR 0 6 2005
Sonya Allen, Assistant City Planner{)
Michael Cole, Development Services Coordinator rv\ c.. City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
To:
From:
Re:
Sutherland Farm Subdivision No.6
Request for Final Plat Approval of Forty-eight (48) Single-family Residential
Building Lots and Two (2) Common Lots on 16.51 Acres in an R-4 Zone for
Sutherland Farm Subdivision No.6, by Sutherland Farm, Inc. (File No. FP-O5-
024)
We have reviewed the above-referenced submittal 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, Sutherland Farm, Inc., has requested approval for the sixth phase of Sutherland
Farm Subdivision. This phase consists of 48 single-family residential building lots and 2
common area lots on 16.51 acres in an R-4 zone. The gross density of Phase No.6 is
approximately 2.90 dwelling units/acre. The net density is approximately 3.65 dwelling
units/acre.
Sutherland Farm Subdivision No.6 is located approximately Y, mile east of S. Eagle Road and Y,
mile north ofE. Victory Rd., in the S Y, of Section 21, T.3N., R.1E.
The final plat that was submitted substantially complies with the approved preliminary plat.
Staff recommends approval of the sixth phase of Sutherland Farm Subdivision with the
comments and conditions stated in this report.
FP-05-024
Sutherland Farm Sub6 FP.doc
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: April 12, 2005
Page 2
SITE SPECIFIC REOUIREMENTSIFINAL PLAT
1.
Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved Annexation (AZ-02-004), Development
Agreement (Inst. #102143307), Preliminary Plat (pP-02-004), and Planned Development
(CUP-02-005) for this development.
2.
The pressurized irrigation system within this development is to be owned and maintained
by the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District. 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 common areas prior to signature on the final plat by
the Meridian City Engineer.
3.
All fencing must be in compliance with MCC 12-4-10 and 12-13-15-9.
Temporary construction fencing to contain debris shall be installed around the boundaries
of this phase unless permanent fencing already exists around the subdivision boundary.
4.
Sanitary sewer service to this site shall be via mainline extension from main lines
installed in previous phases. 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.
5.
Municipal water service to this site shall be via main line extensions from main lines in
previous phases. Applicant will be responsible to construct the water mains to and
through this proposed development. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and
routing with the Public Works Department.
6.
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.
7.
Please submit all updated groundwater/soils monitoring data to the Public Works
Department for review. Any drainage areas (detention/retention basins) must be designed
to ensure that water is retained only during 100-year storm events, and for a period of
time not to exceed 24 hours. Side slopes within drainage areas shall not exceed 3:1. Any
portion of a drainage area not improved with sod/grass seed (or other approved
landscaping) shall not count towards the required open space area. The project engineer
should pay close attention to the results of field studies determining the groundwater, soil
type & and characteristics during the design and construction phases. The engineer shall
be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of 3-feet
above the highest established normal groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the
bottom elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least I-foot above.
8.
Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
FP-O5-024
Sutherland Fann Sub6 FP.doc
13.
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: April 12, 2005
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9.
Complete the Certificate of Owners and its accompanying Acknowledgement.
10.
Complete the book and page numbers for the existing plats of record shown on the face
of the plat.
11.
Please confirm the basis of bearing is to the NAD83 Datum.
12.
The graphically depicted 5-foot wide easement shown along the north side of Lot 14,
Block 16 needs to be graphically depicted as an 8-foot wide public utilities, drainage, and
irrigation easement. The extra width is needed for an irrigation main.
13.
Graphically depict an 8-foot wide public utilities, drainage, and irrigation easement on
the north lot line of Lot 6, Block 17; Lot 27 and Lot 10, Block 18. The extra width is
needed for an irrigation main.
14.
Graphically depict a 16-foot wide public utilities, drainage, and irrigation easement on
the south side of Lots 5-11, Block 16. The extra width is needed for two irrigation mains.
15.
Please revise the Landscape Plan dated 1/26/05, prepared by South Landscape
Architecture as follows:
a.
Include 6-ft tall solid fencing to match previous phases around the eastern &
southern subdivision boundary.
16.
Please add or revise the following plat notes on the plat dated 2/16/05:
(1.)
Revise as follows: "Building setbacks and dimensional standards in this
subdivision shall be in compliance with the Iif!l3liÐaÐle zelliag reglila-tieas at the
City of Meridian, Maile. Title 11 and Title 12 of the Meridian Citv Code unless
otherwise modified bv Conditional Use Permit (CUP-02-005t"
.. .public right-of-way, rear lot lines. and the exterior boundary...
Complete recording information.
(3.)
(10.)
Staffs failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved Annexation,
Preliminary Plat, Conditional Use Permit 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.
FP-O5-024
Sutherland Farm Sub6 FP.doc
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: April 12, 2005
Page 4
2.
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.
Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, fencing
installed, drainage lots constructed, road base approved by the Ada County Highway
District and the Final Plat for this subdivision shall be recorded, prior to applying for
building permits.
4.
All development improvements, including sewer, fencing, micro-paths, pressurized
irrigation and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining certificates
of occupancy.
5.
A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all fencing,
landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to
signature on the [mal plat.
6.
One-Hundred watt (1O0w), 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 to obtain design and permit from the
Public Works Department prior commencing installations.
7.
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.
8.
Submit "Final" letter from the Ada County Street Name Committee, approving the
subdivision and street names. Make any corrections necessary to conform.
9.
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.
10.
Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian's Water Deputy Fire Chief
and the Public Works Department.
11.
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.
12.
All development shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair
Housing Act.
13.
Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404
Permitting that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
FP-O5-024
Sutherland Fann Sub6 FP.doc
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: April 12, 2005
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14.
Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES
Permitting that may be required by the Enviromnental Protection Agency.
15.
No building permits shall be issued within the development until a final plat has been
recorded for this subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval ofthe final plat for Sutherland Farm Subdivision No.6 with the
above stated comments and conditions.
FP-O5-024
Sutherland Fann Sub6 FP.doc