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PP 05-010
MERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING MEETING April 7, 2005
APPLICANT Travis Burrows - Dave Evans Construction ITEM NO. 1 0
REQUEST Public Hearing - A resubdivision of Lots 4 & 5, Block 1 of Bonito Subdivision
No.3 for Preliminary Plat approval of 9 commercial building lots and 1 other lot on
4.06 acres in a C-G zone for Bonito Subdivision No.3 - 3041 & 2967 E. Copperpoint Dr.
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COMMENTS
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STAFF REPORT:
Hearing Date: April 7, 2005
Transmittal Date: April 4, 2005
To:
Planning & Zoning Commission I City Council
Mike Cole, Development Services Coordinator rv\ c..
Joseph Guenther, Associate City Planner ~
Bonito Subdivision No.3
RE C E IVED
APR 0 Ii 2005
CITY OF MERIDIAN
CITY CLERK OFFICE
From:
Re:
. Request for resubdivision of two (2) Commercial Lots on 4.06 Acres in a C-G Zone
by Kimball Properties. (File #PP-05-010)
We have reviewed these submittals and offer the following comments, as conditions of the
applicant. These conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly modified or deleted by
motion of the Meridian City Council:
APPLICATIONS SUMMARY
The applicant, Travis Burrows of Dave Evans Construction, on behalf of Kimball Properties, L TP,
requests a preliminary plat of 4.06-acres for 9 lots in Bonito Subdivision #3, located immediately
South of Copper Point Drive and West of Eagle Road. The parcels are currently zoned C-G in the
Bonito Subdivision #1 recorded final plat (FP-03-01O). The proposal was given preliminary approval
as El Dorado Subdivision and subject to the conditions of approval for PP-OI-002, CUP-Ol-037 and
the Development Agreement. Bonito Subdivision #1, is located to the North and is also zoned C-G
and C-C. The Comprehensive Plan shows this parcel as Mixed Use - Regional.
The applicant has submitted a site plans for the nine (9) commercial lots, and is requesting only
conceptual approval of the aforementioned uses at this time. The proposed uses were originally platted
under El Dorado Subdivision with a conception of two buildings at this location. Therefore the
applicant requests the preliminary plat in accordance to the amendments to PP-01-002. The
anticipated uses are professional and sales offices which are pennitted uses in a C-G district.
The legal description submitted with the application appears to meet the requirements of the City of
Meridian and State Tax Commission and places the parcels within city limits. The subject property is
within the Urban Service Planning Area and essential City services are or can be made available to the
subject property through the existing sewer and water connections in Bonito Subdivision #1. Staff
recommends approval of the proposed development subject to the conditions contained within this
report.
PP-05-010
Bonito Sub 3 PP
P&Z CommissionlMayor and Council
P&Z Hearing Date: April 7, 2005
Page 2
LOCATION
The property is located immediately South of Copper Point Drive and West of Eagle Road. The
parcel is in Section 20, T3N, RIE.
SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
North - Bonito Subdivision, zoned C-G.
South - Ridenbaugh Canal - Thousand Springs Subdivision, zoned R-4.
East - Bonito Subdivision, zoned C-G.
West - Bonito Subdivision, zoned C-G
OWNER OF RECORD
The property owner of record is Kimball Properties, LLP have provided notarized consent for the
subject applications.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FINDINGS AND REOUIREMENTS
Sections 12-3-3 J.2 and 12-3-5 D read as follows: "In determining the acceptance of a proposed
subdivision, the Commission/Council shall consider the objectives of this title and at least the
following:
a. The conformance of the subdivision with the Comprehensive Development Plan;
Staff finds that the current zoning designation is in general compliance with the effective
Comprehensive Plan ('02) and the Future Land Use Map, which designates the land to be "Mixed Use
Regional." The comprehensive plan also identifies a multi use pathway connecting the site to adjacent
properties within the development. The applicant has indicated on the preliminary plat an existing 15'
pedestrian access easement located on the Ridenbaugh Canal to be maintained by the owners
association.
Generally, the Mixed Use designation will provide for a combination of compatible land uses that are
typically developed under a master or conceptual plan. The mixed use plan was conceived under CUP-
01-037 as El Dorado Business Campus.
Sample Uses are listed as entertainment, clean industry, and major employers. The uses of
Office/Retail are similar to the sample uses listed on Page 98 Chapter VII of the Meridian City
Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed office/retail uses within the subdivision are permissible under the excepted land use
provisions of the MCC (12-6-3.) Therefore, Staff finds that the proposed subdivision is in compliance
with the Comprehensive Plan
b. The availability of public services to accommodate the proposed development;
PP-05-010
Bonito Sub 3 PP
P&Z Commission/Mayor and Council
P&Z Hearing Date: April 7, 2005
Page 3
Staff fmds that this development will not cause excessive additional requirements at public cost.
The property has existing sewer and water stubs served adequately by all essential public facilities
and services through Bonito Subdivision #1. Applicant shall be required to extend water and
sanitary sewer mains to and through the proposed development, thereby making them available to
the adjacent properties.
c. The continuity of the proposed development with the capital improvement program;
Staff finds that the subdivision will not conflict with the capital improvement plan. Because the
developer is installing sewer, water, utilities and irrigation, the subdivision will not require the
expenditure of capital improvement funds.
d. The public [mancial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
Staff finds that the development will not require major expenditures for providing supporting
services. See item b.
e. The other health, safety or environmental problems that may be brought to the
Commission's attention.
Staff finds that there should not be any other health, safety or environmental problems associated
with this subdivision that should be brought to the Council or Commission's attention. ACHD
considers road safety issues in their analysis. No hazardous natural features have been identified
on the site.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS-PRELIMINARY PLAT
The applicant shall maintain compliance with existing development agreement for the preliminary plat
El Dorado Subdivision, PP-Ol-002, CUP-01-037 and all applicable conditions of approval for the
commercial lots in a mixed use development.
PRELIMINARY I FINAL PLAT SITE SPECIFIC COMMENTS
1. Sanitary sewer service to this site will be ti-om service line extensions ti-om existing and
proposed mains adjacent to the project. Subdivision designer to coordinate service sizing and
routing with the Public Works Department. Applicant shall execute City of Meridian standard
forms of easements, for any mains that are required to provide service.
2. Water service to this site will be ti-om main line extensions ti-om existing water mains in Bonito
Subdivision #1. The applicant will be responsible to construct water mains to and through this
proposed development. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and routing with the
Public Works Department. Applicant shall execute City of Meridian standard forms of
easements, for any mains that are required to provide service.
3. Per MCC 12-13-10-4, maintain the existing 20-foot wide street buffer along Copper Point
Drive. All required street buffers shall be located beyond any future right-of-way. Show
PP-05-010
Bonito Sub 3 PP
P&Z Commission/Mayor and Council
P&Z Hearing Date: April 7, 2005
Page 4
easements for all required buffers on the final plat. The Bonito or El Dorado Business Owners
Association shall maintain all required landscape buffers.
4. All landscape buffers shall be constructed prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy
within the subdivision.
5. A perpetual vehicular cross access easement shall be provided to all lots within the subdivision.
Said cross access shall be depicted on the final plat for Bonito Subdivision #3.
6. A detailed fencing and landscape plan, in compliance with MCC 12-13, shall be submitted with
the final plat application.
7. Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed fÌ'om the property shall be replaced by installing
additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that were removed,
unless deemed unnecessary by the City Arborist per Ordinance 12-13-13. Required landscaping
trees will not be considered as replacement trees for those trees that have to be removed. The
applicant shall submit a tree removal/preservation plan at least 10 days prior to the City
Council hearing.
8. Add the following plat note:
(12)
The owner of each lot, across which passes an irrigation/drainage ditch or pipe, is
responsible for the maintenance thereof. unless such responsibility has been assumed by
an irrigation/drainage jurisdiction.
9. All internal landscaping shall be installed as depicted on approved landscape plans for the
individual lots during the Certificate of Zoning Compliance process.
10. A permanent pedestrian easement, in favor of the City of Meridian, shall be included on the
face of the plat as depicted on the preliminary plat of El Dorado Subdivision PP-Ol-002 and
CUP-Ol-037, adjacent to the south side of the Bonito Subdivision #3 and north of the
Ridenbaugh Canal. Alternatively, a note shall be added to the final plat stating there is a deed
restriction on Lots 12, 17, 19,20, and 21 of Block 1 that said lots are subject to a permanent
pedestrian easement in favor of the City of Meridian. Buildings are precluded fÌ'om
constructing within this easement. The 10- foot wide hard surfaced pathway shall be constructed
and fully improved prior to the issuance of the first Occupancy Permit for any building.
11. The applicant has indicated that N ampa Meridian Irrigation District will own and maintain the
pressure irrigation system within this development. 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 municipal 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.
PP-05-0l0
Bonito Sub 3 PP
9.
P&Z CommissionlMayor and Council
P&Z Hearing Date: April 7,2005
Page 5
PRELIMINARY PLAT GENERAL REOUIREMENTS
I.
Submit letter from the Ada County Street Name Committee, approving the subdivision and
street names. Make any corrections necessary to conform.
2.
Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian Public Works Department.
3.
Assessment fees for water and sewer service are determined during the building plan review
process.
4.
Two-hundred-fifty-watt, 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.
5.
Underground, year-round pressurized irrigation must be provided to all landscape areas on site.
Please submit hook-up and design details based on the proposed landscaping. Due to the size
of landscaped area, primary water supply connection to the City's mains will not be allowed.
Applicant shall be required to utilize any existing surface or well water for the primary source.
6.
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. The ditches to be piped should be shown on the site plans. Plans will need to be
approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage jurisdiction, or lateral users association, with
written confirmation of said approval submitted to the Public Works Department.
7.
Show all existing and proposed easements for irrigation/drainage facilities located within the
boundaries of this proposed development.
8.
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.
Provide five-foot-wide sidewalks throughout development in accordance with City Ordinance.
10.
All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PP-O5-0IO
1. Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian Fire Department and
water quality by the Meridian Water Department for bacteria testing.
2. Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 y:!' outlet face the main street or parking lot aisle.
b. The Fire hydrant shall not face a street which does not have addresses on it.
c. Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works spec.
Bonito Sub 3 PP
P&Z Commission/Mayor and Council
P&Z Hearing Date: April 7, 2005
Page 6
d. Locations with fire hydrants shall have the curb painted red 10' to each side of the
hydrant location.
e. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on comers when spacing permits.
f. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'.
g. Fire hydrants shall be place 18" above finish grade.
h. Fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements ofthe IFC Section 509.5.
3. The phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than 150' in length that is not provided
with an outlet shall be required to have an approved turn around.
4. All entrance and internal roads shall have a turning radius of28' inside and 48' outside radius.
5. All Common driveways shall be straight or have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside
and shall have a clear driving surface which is 20' wide.
6. Provide a 20' wide Fire Lane for all internal roadways all roadways shall be marked in
accordance with Appendix D Section 0103.6 Signs.
7. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in that are 500'-750' in length. The roadways shall be
built to Ada County Highway Standards cross section requirements and shall have a clear
driving surface, available at all times, which is 26' wide. Streets with less than a 35' street
width shall have no parking. Streets with less than 39' shall have parking only on one side.
These measurements shall be based on the face of curb dimension. Special approval required
over 750' IFC Table 01 03.4.
8. Operational fire hydrants, temporary or permanent street signs and access roads with an all
weather surface are required before combustible construction is brought on site.
9. Commercial and office occupancies will require a fire-flow consistent with the International
Fire Code to service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall be placed per Appendix D.
10. The 5 office/commercial lots lot will have an unknown transient population and will have an
unknown impact on Meridian Fire Department call volumes. The Meridian Fire Department has
experienced 2397 responses in the year 2003. According to a report completed by Fire &
Emergency Services Consulting Group our requests for service are projected to reach 2800 in the
year 2005 and 3800 by the year 2010.
11. Maintain a separation of 5' ftom the building to the dumpster enclosure.
12. Provide a Knoxbox entry system for the complex prior to occupancy.
13. The application shall work with city staff to provide an address identification plan including a
pylon/monument sign at the required intersection(s).
14. The Fire Dept. has concems about the ability to address the project and have the addresses visible
from the street which the project is addressed off of. Please contact Joe Silva (888-1234) to
address this concern prior to the public hearing.
PP-O5-010
Bonito Suh 3 PP
P&Z CommissionlMayor and Council
P&Z Hearing Date: April 7, 2005
Page 7
15. An portions of the buildings located on this project must be within 150' of a paved surface as
measured around the perimeter of the building.
16. Provide exterior egress lighting as required by the International Building & Fire Codes.
17. There shan be a fire hydrant within 100' of all fire department connections.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval with the conditions noted in this report.
PP-05-010
Bonito Sub 3 PP
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5herry R. Hube" 1st Vice P,esident
David Bivens, 2nd VIce PresIdent
Carol A. McKee, Commissioner
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
March 18,2005
RECEIVED
MAR 2- 2 2005
To:
Kimball Properties Limited Partnership
P.O. Box 8204
- -Boise, Idaho 837'07
City 01 Me,idian
City Clerk Olfic,
Subject:
Staff level approval of preliminary plat
Bonito Subdivision #3 (MPP-05-010)
3041 & 2967 E. Copperpoint Drive
This is a staff level approval of a preliminary plat for Bonito Subdivision #3. The applicant is
proposing to subdivide two existing lots (Lots 4 & 5, Block 1, Bonito Subdivision No.1) into nine
commercial lots and one other lot. All of the roadway improvements are existing and the driveway
locations were previously approved with Bonito Subdivision. The applicant is required to pay all
applicable plaiting and review fees.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 208-387-6174.
Sincerely,
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Planner II
Right-of-way & Development Services, Planning Division
CC:
Project file, Construction Services, Utilities
CIty of Meridian
Dave Evans Construction, Travis Burrows
5561 N. Glenwood Street
Boise, Idaho 83714
Toothman-Orton Engineering, Tim Mokwa
9777 Chinden Boulevard
Boise, Idaho 83714
Ada County Highway Disbict. 3775 Adams 5treet. Garden aty, ID . 83714 . PH 208-387-6100. FX 345-7650. www.achd.ada.id.us
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March 21, 2005
To:
City of Meridian City Clerk
Sign Posted at EI Dorado for P&Z Hearing
RE:
Posting Statement
As required by City of Meridian, Dave Evans Construction has posted the required
signage along E. Copper Point Drive at Lots 4 & 5 of Bonito Subdivision. The sign
provides the name of the applicant, description of the plat and time & date of P&Z
Commission public hearing.
Photographs of the posted signage are attached.
The sign was posted on March 18, 2005, at Lots 4 & 5 of Bonito Subdivision near E.
Copper Point Drive,
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Dave Evans Construction
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me the day and year first above written.
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Machelle Hill; Jessica Johnson
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For the meeting on the 7th.
-----Original Message-----
From: Will Berg
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To: Tara Green
Subject: FW: Hearing - Travis Burrows, Bonito Subdivision
-----Original Message-----
From: Tammy de Weerd [mailto:deweerdt@meridiancity.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 6:31 PM
To: Will Berg
Subject: FW: Hearing - Travis Burrows, Bonito Subdivision
RECEIVED
APR 0 7 2005
CITY OF MERIDIAN
CITY CLERK OFFICE
-----Original Message-----
From: Joe & Adria Waters [mailto:watersaj@mindspring.com]
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 9:45 PM
To: Peggy Gardner
Cc: shifferb@meridiancity.org
Subject: Hearing - Travis Burrows, Bonito Subdivision
Dear Mayor Tammy de Weerd,
A situation has arisen that requires your attention. The concern of many Meridian citizens is
urban sprawl and how to manage co-existence between
residential and commercial. We live in the Thousand Springs Subdivision
(Eagle Road/Easy Jet Road). We attended with many of our neighbors the meetings about the
El Dorado Industrial Park, where a mutual agreement was reached in good faith between the
builders/owners and the residents.
We were told that the buildings and the streets would have down directed lighting to
minimize the light pollution. We were told that a walking path would separate the buildings
from the irrigation canal. We were told the walking path would be completed prior to any
construction. We were told that the commercial buildings would not obstruct any
homeowner's view. The buildings were to be spaced out so that no one home ower would
carry the burden of looking direct at the wall of a building across the width of their property.
We were told that the parking would be on the canal side of the property, thus allowing more
space between residential and commercial buildings. We were told that the buildings on our
side of the street would be small professional offices. We were told that the buildings would
adhere
to our subdivison's height standards (28 feet). We were duped.
The two buildings that are now built on E. Copper Point Drive do not adhere to these
standards. We do not see a walking path. Nor is there any indication that one will be built.
The lighting is direct instead of indirect. The large buildings are very close to the canal with
lighting
that you can read a book by. According to the plans, the buildings will be
6000 square feet. We do not consider that a small professional office.
We would like to work with the City of Meridian and Travis Burrows to reach an amicable
plan.
We believe it is in the city's best interest to allow the homeowners to keep their property
value. We would like the builders to promote a community
which is professional and friendly to our neighborhood.
We will be attending the Public Hearing on April 7th. We hope that you will listen to our
pleas for a balanced project. We are taxpayers who want to live here for a long time. We
hope you will take this opportunity to set a precedent for future Meridian projects, where
homeowners and businesses can live in harmony.
Sincerely,
Joe & Adria Waters
3000 E. Green Canyon Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
846-8897
CITY OF MERIDIAN
PUBLIC HEARING
SIGN-UP SHEET
DATE
April 7, 2005
ITEM #
10
PROJECT NUMBER
PP 05-010
PROJECT NAME
Bonito Subdivision No.3
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