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MAYOR
Tammy de Ween!
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CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Keith Bin!
Christine Donnell
Shaun Wardle
Charles M. Rouotree
PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
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STAFF REPORT:
City Council Date: May 3,2005
To:
Mayor & City Council
Sonya Allen, Assistant City Planner JIf.
Michael Cole, Development Service", vuuldinator fY\ c..
RJECEIVED
A?¡:: 2 8 2005
From:
Citv Of Meridian
Cit)' Clerk Office
Re:
Cedar Springs Subdivision No.7
Request for Final Plat Approval of Forty-seven (47) Single-family Residential
Building Lots and Four (4) Common Lots on 13.06 Acres in an R-8 Zone for
Cedar Springs Subdivision No.7, by Howell-Murdoch Development Corporation
(File No. FP-O5-027)
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, Howell-Murdoch Development Corporation, has requested final plat approval
for the seventh phase of Cedar Springs Subdivision consisting of 47 single-family residential
building lots and 4 common lots on 13.06 acres in an R-8 zone. The gross density per acre for
this phase is 3.9 dwelling units per acre. The net density is4.8 dwelling units per acre.
This phase is located approximately \4mile south of W. McMillan Road and 1/2 mile weS: of N.
Meridian Road, in the NE \4 oBection 36, TAN., R.IW.
The submitted fmal plat complies with the approved preliminary plat. The preliminary plat
was approved under the name of Cedar Springs North Subdivision.
Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Cedar Springs Subdivision No.7 with the
comments and conditions stated in this report.
SITE SPECIFIC REOUIREMENTS
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FP-05-027
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: May 3, 2005
Page 2 of2
I.
Applicant is to meet all tenns of the approved annexation (AZ-02-028, preliminary plat
(PP-02-027) and non-development agreement (Ins!. No. 103192357).
2.
Bearing on the western property line of this phase does not match existing plats of record
for Baldwin Park #6 and Baldwin Park #8. Applicant shall make the correction or
indicate information of record.
3.
Bearing and distance called out from North Yo comer Section 36 to the Real Point of
Beginning does not match bearing and distance in the Certificate of Owners. Applicant
shall make the appropriate modifications.
4.
Applicant shall remove the graphically depicted 8-foot wide easement on the South
property line of Lot 8, Block 43. The pressure irrigation crossing shall be located on the
South side of the common property line to avoid separation requirements with the water
meter located on the North side of the common property line.
5.
Graphically depict an 8-foot wide Public Utilities, Drainage and Irrigation Easement
adjacent to the North property line of Lot 7 Block 43. The extra width is necessary to
accommodate an irrigation main.
6.
Graphically depict a 5-foot wide easement on the Eastern property lines of the following
lots. These will be interior lot lines.
a. Lot 19; Block 17.
b. Lots 13,2; Block 35.
c. Lots 17,18; Block 28.
d. Lot 13; Block 29.
Submit compaction test results to the Meridian Building Department for any building
pads within lots receiving engineered backfill.
Applicant's engineer shall 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.
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 pennanent fencing already exists around the subdivision
boundary.
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 100-year storm even!. Side slopes within drainage areas shall not
exceed 3:1.
Cedar Springs Sub7FP.doc
Transmittal Date: April 28. 2005
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FP-05-027
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: May 3, 2005
Page 300
11.
The Landscape Plan prepared by The Land Group, Inc., dated 4/4/05, shall be revised as
follows:
a. Permanent perimeter fencing is required along the western boundary of this
phase. Indicate type and height proposed.
12.
Sanitary sewer service and municipal water to this development shall be via extensions
from mains being installed in previous phases. Applicant will be responsible to construct
the sewer and 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 form of easements, for any mains that are required to provide service.
13.
The applicant has indicated that this phase will be a continuation of the Settler's
Irrigation District pressure irrigation system being installed in previous phases. 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 fmal plat by the Meridian City Engineer.
Complete the Certificate of Owners and accompanying Acknowledgment.
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.
Lot 23, Block 37 does not meet the minimum frontage requirement of 40 feet, please
make the necessary adjustments to conform.
The following lots fail to meet the minimum required 65 foot lot frontage:
a. Lots 21, 20, 19; Block 37.
b. Lots 21, 20; Block 28.
Please add or revise the following plat notes on the plat dated 3/28/05:
(7.)
(9.)
(13.)
"...ofBlock 28; Lot ~ 6 of Block 35..."
".. .with access to North Sununit Way, aaless sail! aeeess is sj!eeifieally appreyeè
by the f.l!a Ceaaty Higkmty Disæet a-Hè the Ci~y efMerièiaR."
Add a note limiting solid fencing adjacent to micropath lots to no more than four
(4) feet in height.
Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or tenns of the approved annexation,
non-development agreement, or preliminary plat does not relieve Applicant of
responsibility for compliance.
Cedar Springs Sub7FP.doc
Transmittal Date: April 28. 2005
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: May 3, 2005
Page 4 of 4
GENERAL REOUIREMENTS
1. Tile all irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting,
crossing or lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided per City
Ordinance 12-4-13. Submit written confirmation of plan approval from the appropriate
irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association to the Public Works Department.
2. Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, fencing
shall be installed, drainage lots constructed, road base shall be approved by the Ada
County Highway District, and the Final Plat for this subdivision shall be recorded, prior
to applying for building pennits.
3. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all
uncompleted fencing, landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer,
water, etc., prior to signature on the final plat.
4. All development improvements, including but not limited to sewer, fencing, micro-
paths, pressurized irrigation and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to
obtaining certificates of occupancy.
5. 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.
6. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act.
7. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES
Pennitting that may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency.
8. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404
Permitting that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
9. All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC ll-12-3H.
10. Remove any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project 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.)
11. Install 100-watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights at locations designated by the Public
Works Department. Street light contractor shall obtain an approved design and permit
from the Public Works Department prior to commencing installations.
FP-05-027
Cedar Springs Sub7FP.doc
Transmittal Date: April 28, 2005
Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: May 3, 2005
Page 5 of5
12. Replace any tree over four (4) inch caliper that is removed from the property with an
equivalent number of caliper inches of trees. (Required landscape buffer trees will not
be considered as replacement trees for those trees that have to be removed.)
13. Coordinate with the Meridian Public Works Department and the Meridian CitylRural
Fire Department to determine fire flow requirements. Provide a letter from the Fire
Department stating required fire flow requirements prior to final plat approval.
14. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the final plat, with the above stated comments and conditions.
FP-05-027
Cedar Springs Sub7FP.doc
Transmittal Date: April 28. 2005