Intermountain Outdoor PFP02-001 CITY OF MERIDIAN
Planning & Zoning Department
660 E. Watertower Ln., Ste. 202, Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 884-5533 Phone / (208) 888-6854 Fax
FILE
REQUEST FOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
PRELIMINARY PLAT
(RE: Meridian Subdivision Ordinance- 12-3-1 thru 12-3-6)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Name of annexation and subdivision: Intermountain Outdoor Subdivision
Address, general location of site: 1375 E. Fairview Ave, Meridian Idaho 83642
Owner(s) of record: Gerry Sweet, CEO, Intermountain Outdoor Sports
Address: 1375 E. Fairview Ave. Meridian Idaho 83642
Telephone: Fax: E mail:
Applicant: Hubble Fngineering,Inc. Jane Suggs
Address: 701 S. Allen Street, Suite 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Telephone: 322-8992 Fax: 378-0329 Email: jsug§s@hubble-eng.com
Engineer: Hubble Engineering Firm:
Address: 701 S. Allen Street, Suite 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Telephone: 322-8992 Fax: 378-0329 E mail:
Name and address to receive City billings- Name: Gerry Sweet
Address: 1375 E. Fairview Ave, Medd. Id 83642 Telephone: 888-4913 extll3
PRELIMINARY PLAT FEATURES
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Acres: 6
Number of building lots: 4
Number of other lots: 0
Gross density per acre: N/A
Net density per acre: N/A
Zoning District(s): Existing: C-G
Does the plat border a potential green belt or pathway?
Have recreational easements been provided for? no
Are there proposed recreational amenities to the City?
Proposed: C-G
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Explain:
10. Are there proposed dedications of common areas? no
Explain:
For future parks? no Explain:
11. What school(s) service the area? Meridian School Dist.
agreements for future school sites? no Explain:
Do you propose any
12. Are there any other proposed amenities to the City? No
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Type of building (residential, commercial, industrial, office or combination): Commercial
Type of dwelling(s) (single family, duplexes, multiplexes, other): commercial
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Proposed
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development features:
Minimum square footage of lot(s): None required
Minimum square footage of structure(s): N/A
Are garages provided for?: no Square footage:
Has landscaping been provided for? Yes Describe:
was installed during construction of exiting building
Are sprinkler systems provided for? Yes
Are there multiple units? N/A Type:
Remarks:
Are there special set back requirements? No
Explain:
Landscaping
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Value range of property: Not Known
Type of financing for development: Not Known
Were protective covenants submitted? No
Date:
Does the proposal land lock other property? no Does it create Enclaves? no
STATEMENTS OF COMPLIANCE
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Streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks are to be constructed to standards as required by Ada
County Highway District and Meridian Ordinance. Dimensions will be determined by
the City Engineer. All sidewalks will be five (5) feet in width.
Proposed use is in conformance with the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
Development will connect to City services.
Development will comply with City Ordinances.
Preliminary Plat includes all appropriate easements.
Street names do not conflict with City grid system.
All items noted on the preliminary plat checklist have been completed.
I have read the information contained herein and certify the information is true and correct and
that this plat is in compliance with the above statements.
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HUBBLE ENGINEERING, INC,
701 S. Allen St., Suite 102 · Meridian, ID 83642
208/322-8992
,Fax208/378-0329
January l3, 2002
Meridian City Council
City of Meridian
33 East Idaho
Meridian, ID 83642
Subject:
Intermountain Outdoor Subdivision
1375 E. Fairview Ave.
Preliminary and Final Plat Application
Dear City Council:
Please accept our application for preliminary and final plat approval for Intermountain
Outdoor Subdivision, located at 1375 E. Fairview Avenue in Meridian, Idaho. The
Subject site is on the comer of Fairview Avenue and Stonehenge Way, in Section 7,
Township 3N, Range 1E. The prope~ is approximately 6 acres and is now partially
occupied by the Intermountain Outdoor Sports retail store. The purpose of the plat
application is to subdivide the property into 4 parcels. The existing store will remain and
the now empty lot to the west will be divided into 3 lots for commercial use. The
property is within the Meridian City Limits and the zoning of Commercial - General (C-
G) will not change.
The new lot for the store will be 3.65 acres. The 3 new lots will range in size from .69
acres to .83 acres. To eliminate the need for additional driveways, all the lots will be
accessed from the existing drives on Fairview and Stonehenge. A variance request is also
being submitted to waive the perimeter landscaping that would prohibit this cross access.
The variance will also allow cross parking which allows the land set aside for parking to
be utilized more efficiently. In addition, a waiver for pressurized irrigation is requested
so that the existing landscaping can continue to use the existing irrigation system using
municipal water.
The subdivision of the subject property will allow the development of up to 3 commercial
enterprises. The development features for the site include the existing landscaping along
the frontages of Fairview and Stonehenge. Water, sewer and irrigation are already
available to the lots with the minor extension of the sewer trunk line. Street right-of-
ways are already dedicated and curb has been constructed on Stonehenge. The
Intermountain Outdoor Subdivision meets the intent of the Meridian Comprehensive
Plan. The preliminary and final plats have been prepared in accordance with the
Meridian subdivision standards. We look forward to working with you and your staff on
the approVal of this quality commercial subdivision in Meridian. If you have questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me at 322-8992 or at jsuggs(~hubble-eng.com. Thank
you in advance for your kind consideration of our application.
Sincerely,
Hubble Engineering, Inc.
HUBBLE ENGINEERING, INC.
701 S. Allen St., Suite 102 · Meridian, ID 83642
208/322-8992 , Fax 208/378-0329
January 14, 2002
Meridian City Council
City of Meridian
33 East Idaho
Meridian, ID 83642
Subject:
Intermountain Outdoor Subdivision
1375 E. Fairview Avenue
Variance Request
Waiver Request
Dear City Council:
On behalf of our client, Mr. Gerry Sweet at Intermountain Outdoor Sports, we are
submitting preliminary and final plats for the subdivision of the property at 1375 E.
Fairview Avenue. In accord with the requirements of the Meridian Subdivision
Ordinance we are also requesting a variance to the landscaping requirements for the
preliminary and final plats. The variance is being requested due to the adverse impact
that meeting the ordinance requirements would have on the existing Intermountain
Outdoor Sports retail store located at the site. In addition, we request a waiver of the
requirement for pressure irrigation where a water fight is established.
As background, the plat request is for the purpose of subdividing the property to sell the
unused lot adjacem to the existing Intermountain Outdoor Sports Store at the comer of
Fairview Avenue and Stonehenge Way. This simple subdivision of property will provide
for the development of one to three commercial businesses at that comer. Such
development will be an asset to the City of Meridian and her citizens.
The plat application includes requirements that a new landscaping buffer be built along
the Falrview Avenue frontage of the existing Intermountain Outdoer Sports Store. The
current landscape ordinance requires a 35-foot landscape buffer be located adjacent to
and outside the right-of-way. A landscape buffer already exists along the Fairview
Avenue frontage. It is constructed in a slight berm, six feet wide, and heavily landscaped
with seven 6-inch Caliper trees spaced at 35 feet on center. There are approximately 30
mature shrubs intermingled with the trees. The landscaping was installed when the
Intennountain Outdoor Sports Store was constructed. The current landscape ordinance
would require this mature landscaping to be destroyed. The new wider buffer would
necessitate the removal of au entire row of paved parking spaces, including curbing, in
front of the existing StOre. The reduced parking would then put the existing retail store in
non-compliauce with the Meridian parking ordinance. We are asking for a variance that
the requirement for a landscape buffer be satisfied with the e:~isting mature landscaping
located on the portion of the site in front of the existing store.
The mature landscaping continues along the Fairview Avenue frontage adjacent to the
empty lot. This landscaping then continues south along the entire frontage of Stonehenge
Way. Stonehenge is a local street. The landscaping was installed in 1992 for the
Danbury subdivision that was developed to the south. We are requesting a variance to
the landscape guidelines that would require that a new landscape buffer be installed and
put in a common lot. The existing landscaping includes nine 2-8 inch caliper trees, plus
various shrubs and is adequate for the site. In addition, the existing landscaping can be
used as a common theme for the entire site and landscape plans will be designed and
reviewed by Design Review during the development of each of the new commercial lots.
The existing landscaping does not have to be located in a common lot to be maintained.
The landscaping can be located in an easement as shown on the preliminary plat and will
· be maintained by a property owners association. Maintenance can be outlined in CC and
R's that can be submitted to the City prior to signature on the final plat. The requirement
that the landscape buffer be put in a common lot would also reduce' the number of
buildable lots that we can subdivide using this process.
Perimeter landscaping around each new lot would also be required with the subdivision
of the property. Such landscaping will additionally impact parking by requiring the
removal of 20 parking spaces along the west side of the existing building. Perimeter
landscaping will also preclude cross access between the parcels that is being encouraged
by the city, as is the shared driveway on Fairview Avenue. We are asking for a variance
that the perimeter landscaping requirement be waived between the existing building lot
and each of the 3 new lots.
The existing landscaped areas are currently irrigated by an approved system using
municipal water. This irrigation system serves the landscape planting along Fairview
Avenue and Stonehenge Way. The system is adequate and should not be replaced with a
pressure irrigation system. We are asking that the requirement for a pressure irrigation
system be waived for this subdivision.
We respectfully request that the above described variances and waiver be granted for the
simple subdivision of this commercial property. The new commercial properties will
provide convenient and accessible services to residents and an economic asset to the City.
Thank you in advance for you consideration of our request. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me at 322-8992 or at jsuggs @hubble-eng.com.
Director
Hubble Engineering I_nc
Cc: Gerry Sweet, Intermountain Outdoor Sports
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Intermountain Outdoor Subdivision
Statement of Traffic Impact
1anuary 13, 2002
The proposed subdivision of the,commercial property is located at 1375 E. Fairview
Avenue in Meridian, between E. 1st Street/Meridian Road and Locust Grove Road.
Current counts from ACHD on Fairview Avenue are 29,931 vpd west of Locust Grove
and 30,734 vpd east of 1st Street. Planning thresholds for a 5 lane arterial are 30,000 to
37,000 depending on the level of service. The commercial uses of the new lots are not
yet determined but are not expected to have a significant impact on the level of service of
traffic on Fairview Avenue.
Intermountain Outdoor Subdivison
Statement concerning Pre-application meeting
January 13, 2002
A pre-application meeting regar~ng the subject project was held on Wednesday,
December 26, 2001 at 2pm in the offices of the Planning and Zoning Department for the
City of Meridian. The meeting was attended by Steve Siddoway, Planner, and Bruce
Freckleton, Engineer, for the City; and Jane Suggs and Matt Munger, for the applicant,
Hubble Engineering.
Intermountain Outdoor Subdivision
Groundwater Statement
January 15, 2002
The Ada County Soil Survey classifies the soils on this site as 141 - Purdam silt loam,
0 -2 % slopes. There are reports of groundwater in the area, but no reports of
groundwater restricting development or of development negatively impacting the
groundwater. There is an existing building on the site and much of the surrounding
property is developed. Sewer and water are provided or will be provided to each
commercial lot, so groundwater will not be affected. Drainage for any new development
can use surface storage. There is a pre-existing discharge to the Nampa-Meridian ditch
located to the south of the property.
CITY OF MERIDIAN
Planning & Zoning Department
660 E. Watertower Ln., Ste. 202, Meridian, ID 83642
(208)884-5533 Phone / (208)888-6854 Fax
REOUEST FOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION
Meridian Subdivision Ordinance - 12-3-7 thru 12-3-9)
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Name of annexation and subdivision: Intermountain Outdoor Subdivision
Address, general location of the site: 1375 E. Fairview Ave, Meridian Id 83642
Owner(s) of record: Gerry Sweet, CEO, Intermountain Outdoor Sports
Address:
Phone:
Applicant:
Address:
Phone:
Engineer:
Address:
Phone:
1375 E. Fairview Ave. Meridian Idaho 83642
Fax:
Hubble Engineering Inc, Jane Suggs
701 S. Allen St. Suite 102, Meridian Idaho 83642
322-8992 Fax: 378-0329
Matt M Munger Firm: Hubble Engineering Inc
701 S. Allen St. Suite 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
322-8992 Fax: 378-0329
Name and address to receive City billings- Name: Gerry Sweet
Address 1375 E. Fairview Ave. Meridian Idaho 83642 Telephone:
Subdivision phase number (if applicable): N/A
888-4911x113
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FINAL PLAT FEATURES
Acres: 6 acres
Number of building lots: 4
Number of other lots: 0
Gross density per acre: N/A
Net density per acre: N/A
Zoning district(s): C-G
If the proposed subdivision is outside the Meridian city limits but within the area of
impact, what is the existing zoning classification? N/A
8. Have recreational easements been provided for in accordance with the approved
preliminary plat? N/A
9. Are recreational amenities to the City agreed to in the preliminary plat provided in this
plat? N/A Explain
10. Are there any amenities to the City provided in this phase? No Explain:
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Type of building (residential, commercial, industrial, office or combination): Commercial
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12. Type of dwelling(s) (single family, duplexes, multiplexes, other): commercial
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Proposed development features:
a. Minimum square footage of lot(s): None required
b. Minimum square footage of structure(s): N/A
c. Are garages provided for? No Square footage:
d. Has landscaping been provided for? yes
installed during construction of existing building
e Are sprinkler systems provided for? Yes
f. Are there multiple units N/A Type?:
Remarks:
g. Are there special set back requirements? No
Describe:
Landscaping was
Explain:
STATEMENTS OF COMPLIANCE
Streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks are to be constructed to standards as required by
Ada County Highway District and Meridian Ordinance. Dimensions will be
determined by the City Engineer. All sidewalks will be five (5) feet in width.
Proposed plat is in conformance with the City of Meridian Zoning & Subdivision
Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan.
Development will connect to City services.
Proposed plat is in conformance with the approved preliminary plat.
Proposed plat is in conformance with acceptable engineering, architectural and
surveying practices and local standards.
Street names do not conflict with City grid system.
All items noted on the final plat checklist have been completed.
I have read the information contained herein and certify the information is true and correct and
that this plat is in compliance with the above statements.
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HUBBLE ENGINEERING, INC.
701 S. Allen St., Suite 102 · Meridian, ID 83642
208/322-8992 · Fax 208/378-0329
January l3,2002
Meridian City Council
City of Meridian
33 East Idaho
Meridian, ID 83642
Subject:
Intennountain Outdoor Subdivision
1375 E. Fairview Ave.
Preliminary and Final Plat Application
Dear City Council:
Please accept our application for preliminary and final plat approval for Intermountain
Outdoor Subdivision, located at 1375 E. Fairview Avenue in Meridian, Idaho. The
subject site is on the comer of Fairview Avenue and Stonehenge Way, in Section 7,
Township 3N, Range 1E. The property is approximately 6 acres and is now partially
occupied by the Intermountain Outdoor Sports retail store. The purpose of the plat
application is to subdivide the property into 4 parcels. The existing store will remain and
the now empty lot to the west will be divided into 3 lots for commercial use. The
property is within the Meridian City Limits and the zoning of Commercial - General (C-
G) will not change.
The new lot for the store will be 3.65 acres. The 3 new lots will range in size from .69
acres to .83 acres. To eliminate the need for additional driveways, all the lots will be
accessed from the existing drives on Fairview and Stonehenge. A variance request is also
being submitted to waive the perimeter landscaping that would prohibit this cross access.
The variance will also allow cross parking which allows the land set aside for parking to
be utilized more efficiently. In addition, a waiver for pressurized irrigation is requested
so that the existing landscaping can continue to use the existing irrigation system using
municipal water.
The subdivision of the subject property will allow the development of up to 3 commercial
enterprises. The development features for the site include the existing landscaping along
the frontages of Fairview and Stonehenge. Water, sewer and irrigation are already
available to the lots with the minor extension of the sewer mink line. Street fight-of-
ways are already dedicated and curb has been constructed on Stonehenge. The
Intermountain Outdoor Subdivision meets the intent of the Meridian Comprehensive
Plan. The preliminary and final plats have been prepared in accordance with the
Meridian subdivision standards. We look forward to working with you and your staff on
the approval of this quality commercial subdivision in Meridian. If you have questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me at 322-8992 or at isuggs~hubble-eng.com. Thank
you in advance for your kind consideration of our application.
Sincerely,
Hubble Engineering, Inc.