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Home My WebLink AboutStaff Comments MAYOR Tammy de Weerd ",-g /,c=~.,j.J& "-/Yl ð1i d i:n-t '\ IDAHO fí ~ ,y ('~" , "TRE^"UReV~ IIW!! CITY HALL (208) 888-4433 - Fax 887-4813 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING DEPARTMENT (208) 887-221/ - Fax 898-9551 CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Keith Bini Christine Donnell Shaun Wardle Charles M. Rountree LEGAL DEPARTMENT (208) 884-5533 . FAX 888-6854 MEMORANDUM: Transmittal Date: April 15, 2005 City Council Hearing Date: April 19, 2005 To: Mayor and City Council Sonya Allen, Assistant City Planner JI{ H,.ECEIVED APR 1 5 2005 From: Subject: Cherry Lane Golf Course Maintenance/Repair Shop City Of Meridian City Clerk Office Request for Approval to Construct a Golf Course Maintenance Equipment Storage and Repair Shop for Cherry Lane Golf Course in an R-4 Zone, by Lakeview Meridian Investors, LLC. (MI-O5-001) Staff has reviewed the above referenced subnùttal and offers the following comments. APPLICATION SUMMARY & mSTORY The applicant, Lakeview Meridian Investors, LLC, has submitted a Miscellaneous (MI) Application requesting City Council approval to construct a golf course maintenance equipment storage and repair shop for Cherry Lane Golf Course. The property is currently zoned R-4 (Low Density Residential). The Planning & Zoning Department has classified the building as an accessory use and structure to the golf course. The proposed building is 45' x 120' (5,400 sq. ft.) in size and is steel sided. While the applicant states there is some flexibility in the ultimate location of the structure, it would generally be located on the east side ofW. Talamore Blvd, approximately 50 feet behind the sidewalk, ISO feet south of the clubhouse and 20 feet north of the south property line. In 2001 and 2002, there was discussion between Mayor Corrie, staff and the previous lessee about the need for a golf course maintenance equipment and storage building and repair shop for the golf course. The lessees were told they would have to go through a public hearing process and hold a neighborhood meeting for approval of this building. However, no MI-O5-001 Page 1 application was ever submitted and, to staffs knowledge, no neighborhood meetings were ever held regarding the potential maintenance facility. Currently there are no required [IDdings or City adopted standards for Miscellaneous Applications in the Zoning Ordinance (Title 11). Because there are no required [IDdings or standards for temporary uses, staff has provided, in the analysis below, some of the most pertinent facts related to the construction and operation of the proposed use. Staff is recommending approval of the application. However, we have raised a few concerns with the location and building design in the analysis below and recommend the City Council adopt the conditions we've included herein. LOCATION & SURROUNDING USES The subject property is located approximately Y> mile east ofN. Black Cat Rd. and N. ofW. Cherry Lane, in Section 3, Township 3 North, Range I West. The following uses surround the subject building site: North: Golf course clubhouse/single-family residential, zoned R-4. East: Golf course/single-family residential, zoned R-4. West: Single-family residential/W. Talamore Blvd., zoned R-4. South: Single-family residential, zoned R-4. OWNER OF RECORD The property owner, the City of Meridian, has consented for Lakeview Meridian Investors, LLC to submit the subject application. STAFF ANALYSIS Site Location: As noted in the summary, the applicant has some flexibility on the building footprint location but they prefer to site the structure as depicted on the aerial photo in the application. Staff agrees that this general area (south of the clubhouse and east ofW. Talamore Blvd.) is probably the best site within the golf course for the facility. We just believe it should be further north. The building footprint is less than 70 feet north of the nearest home in Brenda Estates Subdivision and directly behind the 18th hole green (approx. 80 feet). Some benefits to this site include: the maintenance building would become part of the clubhouse "campus" and would therefore be easily monitored by the clubhouse; . the existing parking is already available for employees; MI-O5-001 Page 2 any noise associated with the maintenance facility could be confined to the clubhouse area; it is centrally located. So, Staff supports the general location but we recommend the structure be relocated further to the north and new landscaping be added to provide buffering between the structure and the residences to the south and west. Building Design: The proposed building (as shown on the photos) is metal sided with two (2) overhead doors and two (2) man-doors and has a generally flat roof. It includes 3-4 small windows and wall mounted lights. Two of the photos show an open, 2-sided shed attached to the building. It is unclear if this is a part of the application. The applicant should clarify this at the public hearing. Except for the golf course clubhouse, the surrounding neighborhood is single-family detached residential. Staff does not believe the proposed building is compatible with the area in light of the 2002 Comprehensive Plan policies (Chapter VII) and the following purpose statements of Title 11-1-4 (Zoning Ordinance): . To improve the character and quality of Meridian's manmade environment while maintaining its identity as a self-sufficient community. . To protect residential. . .areas from the intrusion of incompatible uses and to provide opportunities for establishments to concentrate for efficient operation in mutually beneficial relationships to each other and to shared services. To encourage excellence and creativity in the design of all future developments and to preserve the natural beauty of Meridian's setting. . To ensure that buildings and land within the City are adequately maintained to prevent physical deterioration and tax base erosion. To help bring the structure into compliance with the above statements of Title 11, staff recommends the applicant incorporate the following standards into the building design: The exterior building materials shall demonstrate the appearance of high quality materials of stone, brick, wood or other native materials. Smooth faced concrete block, tilt-up concrete panels or prefabricated steel panels are prohibited except as accent materials. The roof design shall demonstrate at least one of the following: a) overhanging eaves; b) sloped roofs, c) two or more roof planes, d) varying parapet heights, and/or e) cornices. The building side facing W. Talamore Blvd. shall incorporate modulations along at least 30 % of the building length. Signage: No signage is proposed or approved with this application. MI-O5-001 Page 3 6. MI-O5-001 Noise: City Council shall determine if shielding of motorized repair equipment is necessary to reduce noise levels. Hours of Operation: The applicant has not specified hours or days of operation for the proposed maintenance/repair shop. Staff recommends that the Council evaluate if limiting the hours/davs of operation is necessary for this use. Public Testimonv: As of the transmittal date of this report, staff has received one letter ITom a member of the public regarding this application. This letter is in opposition of the proposed maintenance/repair shop due to the belief that it will reduce property va.lues, cause additional traffic in the area, increase noise, obstruct views, and be unsightly Staff recommends that the Council rely on any public testimony to determine whether the proposed use will be disturbing or hazardous to the neighboring uses. SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. If approved, this building shall only be used as an accessory structure to the main clubhouse building. Sewer services will not be provided to this building. 2. The applicant shall prepare a revised, detailed site plan that relocates the structure further north and provide a landscape buffer on the south in compliance with MCC 12- 13-12-3 and a street buffer on the west in compliance with MCC 12-13-10. 3. The applicant incorporate the following standards into the building design: The exterior building materials shall demonstrate the appearance of high quality materials of stone, brick, wood or other native materials. Smooth faced concrete block, tilt-up concrete panels or prefabricated steel panels are prohibited except as accent materials. The color of the building materials shall compliment the clubhouse materials. The roof design shall demonstrate at least one of the following: a) overhanging eaves; b) sloped roofs, c) two or more roof planes, d) varying parapet heights, and/or e) cornices. The building side facing W. Talamore Blvd. shall incorporate modulations along at least 30% of the building length. 4. Applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) prior to construction of the new building. 5. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits for construction of a building ITom the City of Meridian Building Department. The applicant shall comply with the City of Meridian noise ordinance (MCC 6-3-6). Page 4 7. Applicant must meet the building setbacks as required by MCC 11-9-1. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council review this application in light of any public testimony that is provided during the hearing. Clearly, the golf course, its patrons and the City (as property owner) would be better served with an on-site, permanent maintenance and repair facility. However, as proposed, we do not believe the structure is compatible or harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood and character. We also do not support the building being located at the extreme south end of the property. We recommend approval of the application with the conditions listed above. MI-O5-001 Page 5