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ZA 02-001
MERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING MEETING April 18, 2002
APPLICANT Jim Jewett and B&A Engineers ITEM NO. 6
REQUEST Continued Public Headng from Apdl 4, 2002 - Request for amendment to Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance
AGENCY COMMENTS
CITY CLERK:
CITY ENGINEER:
CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR:
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY POLICE DEPT:
CITY FIRE DEPT:
CITY BUILDING DEPT:
CITY WATER DEPT:
CITY SEWER DEPT:
SANITARY SERVICE:
MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT:
MERIDIAN POST OFFICE:
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT:
CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH:
NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION:
IDAHO POWER:
US WEST:
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS:
OTHER:
Contacted:
See previous Item Packet
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Maferlals presented at public meetings shall become properly of the City of Meridian.
Apdl 1,2002 ZA 02-001
MERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING MEETING April 4, 2002
APPLICANT Jim Jewett and B&A Engineers
REQUEST
ITEM NO. 4
Public Hearing - Request for amendment to Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
AGENCY
COMMENTS
CITY CLERK:
CITY ENGINEER:
CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR:
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY POLICE DEPT:
CITY FIRE DEPT:
CITY BUILDING DEPT:
CITY WATER DEFT:
CITY SEWER DEFT:
SANITARY SERVICE:
MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT:
MERIDIAN POST OFFICE:
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT:
CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH:
NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION:
IDAHO POWER:
US WEST:
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS:
OTHER:
Contacted:
See attached Comments
"No Remarks"
"No Comment'
"No Comments"
See attached Comments
"We have No Objection to this Proposal"
No Comment
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Materials presented at public meetings shall become properly of the City of Meridian.
Ada County Highway District
David E. Wynkoop, President
Dave Bivens, 1st Vice President
Judy Peavey-Derr, 2nd Vice President
Susan S. Eastlake, Commissioner
Sherry R. Huber, Commissioner
318 East 37th Street
Garden City ID 83714-6499
Phone (208) 387-6100
FAX (208) 387-6391
E-mail: tellus~ACHD.ada, id.us
February 28, 2002
Jim Jewett
3090 East Gentry, Suite 150
Meridian, Idaho 83642
RECEIVED
MAR - 5 200 .
City of Meridia~
City Clerk
Re: StaffLevel Approval
Amberstone Subdivision Cherry Lane s/o Summertree Way
subdivision
PP-02-002/AZ02-003/MAZ02-001
19-lot residential
Facts and Findings:
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) staff has received the above referenced application
requesting annexation, rezone and preliminary plat approval to construct a 19-lot residential
subdivision on 3.84 acres. The 3.84-acre site is located on the south side of Cherry Lane
approximately ½ of a mile west of Ten Mile Road. This development is estimated to generate
148 additional vehicle trips per day (0 existing) based on the Institute of Transportation
Engineers Trip Gen~ation Manual.
The application and site plan stamped and received by City of Meridian on February 13, 2002,
and submitted to the District on February 18, 2002, has been reviewed by the ACHD Planning
and Development staff and conforms to applicable District standards/policy, or can be made to
conform with the change(s) to the plan described in the requirements stated below.
This is a staff level approval and will not be heard by the ACHI) Commission unless the site plan
is changed in such a manner as to not conform to District standards/policy or an appeal of the
Planning and Development staff decision is submitted as described within the Standard
Requirements outlined below.
On February 18, 2002, the District Planning and Development staff inspected this site and
evaluated the transportation system in the vicinity. On February 22, 2002, the staff met as the
District's Technical Review Committee and reviewed the impacts of this proposed development
on the District's transportation system. The results of that analysis constitute the following Facts
and Findings and recommended Site Specific Requirements.
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Development patterns in the surrounding area are single-family residential. To the north of the
site is Golf View Estates Subdivision. To the south and west of the site is Rod's Parkside Creek
Subdivision. To the east of the site is the proposed Hearthstone Subdivision. Based on
development patterns in this area and the resulting traffic generation, staff anticipates that the
transportation system will be adequate to accommodate additional traffic generated by this
proposed development.
On February 20, 2002, the Commission heard a modification of policy request from the
developer of Hearthstone Subdivision. Hearthstone Subdivision is a 2-lot residential subdivision
that is located directly east of this development. The developer of Hearthstone Subdivision
requested a modification of policy to allow the existing circular driveway for Lot 1, Block 1 on
Cherry Lane to remain. The Commission made a formal action to allow Lot 1, Block 1 of
Hearthstone Subdivision to utilize the existing circular driveway on Cherry Lane until that
property should redevelop. If Lot 1, Block 1 of Hearthstone Subdivision should redevelop (pull
a building permit for a structure other than a garage or storage shed) Lot 1, Block 1 would than
take access to the proposed Summertree Way.
The applicant is proposing to construct the main entrance to the subdivision, Summertree Way,
located at the east property line. This location aligns with Summertree Way on the north side of
Cherry Lane. Because the proposed roadway aligns with an existing roadway, the roadway
meets District policy and is approved with this application.
The applicant should construct Summertree Way as a full 29-foot street section with curb and
gutter on both sides of the roadway and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on the west side of
Summertree Way within 40-feet of fight-of-way.
The applicant is proposing to construct Thorncreek Way as a reduced street section:
The District accepts local residential public roads with a 29-foot street section with parking
prohibited on one side, if the amount of vehicle trips per day on the street does not exceed 200.
The proposed density of development that will utilize each of the above-mentioned streets will
generate less than 200 vehicle trips per day. These interior streets may be constructed with a
29-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk within 42-feet of right
of-way. Parking should be restricted on one side of each of the roadways. A signage plan should
be submitted for review and approval by Planning and Development staff.
The applicant is proposing to construct a large common lot within the public fight-of-way. Any
proposed landscape islands/medians within the public right-of-way dedicated by this plat should
be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. Notes of this should be required on the
final plat.
The applicant is proposing to construct a one-way street around the large common lot that is
located in the center of Summer tree Way. The Traffic Services Department has expressed a
need for a two-way roadway in this area due to the fact that a one-way would be difficult to
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enforce and there is a limited amount of parking in the area. The applicant should be required to
construct the traffic island be designed to safely channel traffic with a two-way configuration.
The roadway around the traffic island should maintain a minimum of a 29-foot street section
within 40-feet of right-of-way. The design should be reviewed and approved by ACI-ID's
Planning and Development staff.
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The applicant is proposing to construct a non-circular turnaround at the east end of Thorncreek
Place. The District will consider alternatives to the standard turnaround on a case-by-case basis.
This will be based on mining area, drainage, maintenance considerations and the written
approval of the emergency fire service for the area where the development is locate. Submit a
design of the turnaround for review and approval by District staff.
The following Site Specific Requirements and Standard Requirements must be met or provided
for prior to ACHD approval of the f'mal plat:
Site Specific Requirements:
Construct the main entrance to the subdivision, Summertree Way, located at the east property
line, as proposed. This location aligns with Summertree Wayon the north side of Cherry Lane.
Construct Summertree Way as a full 29-foot street section with curb and gutter on both sides of
the roadway and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on the west side of Summertree Way within 40-
feet of right-of-way.
Construct Thorncreek Way as a 29-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalk within 42-feet of right of-way with parking restricted on one-side of the roadway: A
signage plan shall be submitted for review and approval by Planning and Development staff.
Construct a large common lot within the public right-of-way, as proposed. Any proposed
landscape islands/medians within the public right-of-Way dedicated by this plat shall be owned
and maintained by a homeowners association. Notes of this shall be required on the final plat.
Construct a one-way street around the large common lot that is located in the center of
Summertree Way with a minimum of a 29-foot street section within 40-feet of right-of-way and
post the roadWay. The design shall be reviewed and approved by ACHD's Planning and
Development staff.
Construct a non-circular turnaround at the east end of Thomcreek Place. Submit a design of the
turnaround for review and approval by District staff.
Replace unused curb cuts on Cherry Lane with standard curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalk to match the existing improvements.
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Replace any existing damage curb, gutter and sidewalk and anY that may be damaged during
the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280
(with file number) for details.
Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in
writing by the District. Contact ACHD's Utility Coordinator at 387-2516 or 378-6258 (with
file number) for details.
10.
Meet District drainage requirements per section 8000 of the ACHD Development Policy
Manual. Contact District staff at 387-6170 for details.
11.
If utility relocation is necessary to construct improvements required with this development,
then all utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall
be borne bY the developer.
12. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the fight-of-way.
13.
Other than the access point specifically approved with this application, direct lot or parcel
access to Cherry Lane is prohibited. Lot access restrictions, as required with this application,
shall be stated on the final plat.
Stnndnrd Requirements:
The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant of the final decision made by
the RoWDs Manager when it is alleged that the ROWDS Manager did not properly apply this
section 7101.6, did not consider all of the relevant facts presented, made an error of fact or law,
abused discretion or acted arbitrarily and capriciously in the interpretation or enforcement of
the ACHD Policy Manual.
a. Filing Fee: The Commission may, from time to time, set reasonable fees to be
charged the applicant for the processing of appeals, to cover administrative costs.
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Initiation: An appeal is initiated by the filing of a written notice of appeal with the
Secretary of Highway Systems, which must be filed within ten (10) working days
from the date of the decision that is the subject of the appeal. The notice of appeal
shall refer to the decision being appealed, identify the appellant by name, address
and telephone number and state the grounds for the appeal. The grounds shall
include a written summary of the provisions of the policy relevant to the appeal
and/or the facts and law relied upon and shall include a written argument in support
of the appeal. The Commission shall not consider a notice of appeal that does not
comply with the provisions of this subsection.
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Time to Reply: The ROWDS Manager shall have ten(10) working days from the
date of the filing of the notice of appeal to reply t° the notice of the appeal, and may
during such time meet with the appellant to discuss the matter, and may also
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consider and/or modify the decision that is being appealed. A copy of the reply, and
any modifications to the decision being appealed will be provided to the appellant
prior to the Commission hearing on the appeal.
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Notice of Hearing: Unless otherwise agreed to by the appellant, the hearing of the
appeal will be noticed and scheduled on the Commission'agenda at a regular
meeting to be held within thirty (30) days following the delivery to the appellant of
the ROWDS Manager's reply to the notice of appeal. A copy of the decision being
appealed, the notice of appeal and the reply shall be delivered to the Commission at
least one (1) week prior to the hearing.
Action by Commission: Following the hearing, the Commission shall either affirm
or reverse, in whole or part, or otherwise modify, amend or supplement the decision
being appealed, as such action is adequately supported by the law and evidence
presented at the hearing.
Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building constrUction in
accordance with Ordinance #195, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact
Fee Ordinance.
All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District
Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services
procedures and all applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An
engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building permit
(or other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy.
Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans,
or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in
interest advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject
property unless a waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant
to the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought.
No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing
and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized
representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to
obtain written confirmation of any change ~om the Ada County Highway District.
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Conclusion of Law:
ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an
undue burden on the existing vehicular and pedestrian transportation system within the vicinity
impacted by the proposed development.
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact the ACHD Planning and Development
staff at 387-6170.
Sincerely,
Christy Richardson
Planning Review Supervisor
Right-of-Way & Development
cc:
Project file
ACI-ID Construction Services
City of Meridian
Chron
B&A Engineers
Anna Powell
5506 West Franklin Road
Boise, ID 83709
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Meridian: tre Depamnent
Joseph Silva
Deputy Chief
Mer/dian Fire Department
540 E. Franklin Rd.
Meridian, Id 83642
888-1234
March 19, 2002
TO: Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission ~.)
FROM: Joseph Silva, Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention/~
SUBJECT: Request to Amend the Meridian Planning& Zoning
Subdivision Ordinance
The following will be the requirements and/or concerns to provide minimum levels of fire protection for
the any proposed subdivision project:
1. ::All radii shall be 28' inside and 48' outside radius for the internal road system.
2. : :The:rOadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards for base material and a minimum of
37' wide, ~C 902.2.1
3. : Any:~oadway greater than 150' in length that is not provided with an outlet shall be required to
ha~e a ~ around.
4,:: That a minimum of 20' wide driving surface will be available at all times for emergency response
vehicles,
RECEIVED
MAR 2'1 2002
City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
MAYOR
Robert D. Cotrio
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Ron Anderaon
Keith Bhxl
Tammy dcWeerd
William L. M. Nary
HUB OF THE TREASURE VALLEY
A Good Place to Live
CITY OF MERIDIAN
33 EAST IDAHO
MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642
(208) 888-4433- FAX (208) 887-4813
City Clerk Offi¢¢ Fax (208) 888-4218
MEMORANDUM:
April 3, 2002
To:
Planning & Zoning Commission, Mayor & City Council
From:
David McKinnon, Planner II
Steve Siddoway, Planner II
Brad Hawkins-Clark, Planner III
Shari Stiles, Planning Director/Zoning Administrator
Re.'
Ordinance Amendments to the Meridian Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances by Jim
Jewett and B & A Engineers
We have reviewed this submittal and offer the following comments:
APPLICATION SUMMARY
The Applicant, Jim Jewett, has submitted proposed amendments to the existing Zoning Ordinance
(Title 11) and the Subdivision Ordinance (Title 12). The proposed amendments' primary focus is on
providing development standards for single-family attached dwelling units to encourage innovative
developments, along with eliminating confusing or ambiguous language within the two ordinances
regarding development standards for different types of housing.
COMMENTS
After reviewing the proposed amendments, the Planning and Zoning staff suggested revisions to the
Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Those revisions were incorporated into the applicant's request, and a
revised copy of the amendments is attached. The following summarizes changes to the applicant's
original submittal and provides commentary on some of the issues related to the application:
1. Some of the section references were to a previous version of the Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinances. These references have been corrected.
2. The existing definition for Townhouse or Row House has been amended from that originally
proposed by the applicant.
3. The duplex minimum size and garage requirement has been clarified to indicate minimums are
per unit.
Zero-lot-line Building Lots has been revised to specify side yard setbacks and add a provision
to allow consideration of zero-lot-line building lots in the R-8 zone as part of a planned
development.
Mayor and Council
April 3, 2002
Page 2
Common Drive Design Standards has been revised to specify driveways must be built to Ada
County Highway District local road standards with regard to gravel base, pavement depth and
compaction testing. Construction of these driveways should be required as a condition of the
final plat before occupancies are given for the development.
6. Three-family Dwellings and Multi-family Dwellings have been removed from the Zoning
Schedule of Use Control, as they are covered under other designations.
7. Staff has recommended that the minimum lot area per unit for duplex and single-family
attached dwellings be reduced to 4,000 square feet.
8. Note (5)under the Zoning Schedule of Bulk and Coverage Controls clarifies that street
frontages are per lot.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
The proposed reduction of the two- (2) car garage requirement to a one- (1) car garage requirement for
duplexes and attached single-family dwellings will require the City to accept tandem parking as an
acceptable form of parking. For example, the Meridian City Code requires single- or multiple-family
dwellings to provide two off-street parking spaces for each dwelling unit. If one parking space is
within the garage, the other parking space will be directly behind the garage, thus requiring the car in
the driveway to move anytime the car in the garage needs to be driven.
Tandem parking is not prohibited by Meridian City Code; however, the Planning and Zoning
Commission has recently denied tandem parking within Valerie Heights (an apartment complex on the
comer ofTen Mile and Pine Street)and within Resolution Business Park (Overland Road).
Staff recommends that tandem parking be looked upon favorably when tandem parking is created by a
garage and a driveway and when on-street parking is available.
Staff supports the proposed reduction in front yard setbacks from twenty feet (20') to fifteen feet (15')
for living areas only.
Staff supports adding frontage standards for flag lots to the Schedule of Bulk and Coverage Controls,
as proposed.
Staff supports shared driveways for up to four dwelling units.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff generally approves of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment and recommends approval
with the modifications noted in this report and as shown on the attachmenL
11-2-2: DEFINITIONS:
Common Drive -- A driveway serving up to four dwelling units.
Dwelling, Single-Family Detached -- A dwelling structure consisting of a single dwelling unit
only, separated from other dwelling units by open space.
Dwelling, Single-Family Attached -- A structure consisting of two (2) dwelling units where one
single-family dwelling shares a common wall and a zero-lot-line with one other single-family
dwelling.
Dwelling, Two-Family (Duplex) -- A dwelling structure designed to be used by two families
consisting of two (2) dwelling units which may be either attached side by side or one above the
other.
Lot, Flag Lot -- A lot in the shape of a flag on a pole or similar design. A flag lot shall have a
lninimum frontage of thirty feet (30') on a public street and structure placed on a flag lot shall
have the house facing the street frontage.
Townhouse or Row House Arc, w structure consisting of three (3) two (21) or more attached
single-family dwellings. Each dwelling is built with similar architectural treatment, is separated
by vertical divisions by party common or--lot line walls, and each dwelling has private entrances
(usually front and rear).
11-10-7: DUPLEX AND ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING MINIMUM
SIZE AND GARAGE REQUIREMENT
Each unit of all Dduplexes and attached single-family dwellings constructed at'ter the effective
date of this Section shall have: 1 ) a minimum living space of eight hundred (800) square feet p_e_r
unit and 2_)_each unit of a duplex shall have a garage capable of housing at least v::o one (l_g)
standard sized automobiles per unit, at a minimum.
12-4-6.D: Zero-Lot-Line Building Lots
Side Yard Setbacks: In no case shall a zero-lot-line be allowed adjacent to a property line
which is not part of the development application. Only one zero-lot-line interior side yard
per lot may be permitted in the R-8 Zone unless otherwise approved as part of a plmmed
development. Additional zero-lot-lines shall be permitted in the R- 15 Zone. A minimum
distance often feet (10') ahall be maintained between buildings or potential buildings on
separate lots. The minimum separation between detached structures shall be ten feet (10')
unless fire or building codes require greater separation.
b. Easements: A perpetual six foot (6') wide maintenance/drainage easement shall be provided on
the lot adjacent to the zero lot line property line which shall be kept clear of structures with the
exception of fences, patios and slabs at grade. Roof overhangs and below grade foundation
footing may penetrate the easement o:n the adjacent lot a maximum of twelve inches (12"), but
shall be so designed that runoff from the dwelling placed on the lot line is limited to the easement
area. The easement shall be shown on the development plan/plat and incorporated into each deed
transferring the title to the property.
12-4-14: COMMON DRIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
Common drives shall serve a maximum of four dwelling units. Any private driveway or roadway
serving more than four dwellings can only be approved as a private street under the :provisions of
Section 12-6-2 of this Code. Common drives serving two dwelling units shall be a minimum of
sixteen feet (16') in width. Common drives serving three or four dwelling units shall be a
minimum of twenty-four feet (24') in width. Common driveways shall be constructed to Ada
County Highway District standards for a local street (i.e., gravel base, :pavement depth, and
compaction testing).
12-6-2:
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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Driveways, common drives, streets and pathways: Driveways to single-family detached
dwellings shall not be less than nine feet (9') in width. Common drives to single-family
attached dwellings and one and two-family dwellings (duplexes) shall meet the
standards set forth in Section 12-4-14. not bc less than nine feet (9') in width. Service
driveways, drive-through lanes and escape lanes shall have a minimum width of ten feet
(10') per lane, without parking on either side. Publicly dedicated streets shall be
designed and constructed to Ada County Highway District standards. Private streets may
be approved by the Council and the following roadway standards shall apply:
12-6-4
RESIDENTIAL USES
A variety of housing types may be included within a single planned development, including
attached units (single-family attached homes, townhomes, duplexes), detached units (single-
family detached homes, patio homes), single family and multi-family units, regardless of the
underlying zoning classification of the site, provided that the overall density limit of the zone
is maintained.
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PUBLIC HEARING
SIGN-UP SHEET
DATE
PROJECT NUMBER
PROJECT NAME
NAME
FOR
AGAINST
APR - ~ 2002
CITY OF ME~I~FuA~
PUBLIC HEARING
SIGN-UP SHEET
DATE
18-Apr-02
PROJECT NUMBER
PROJECT NAME
Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance Amendment
ZA 02-001
NAME
FOR
AGAINST
APR 18 2002
CITY OF MEPdD L~N
Section 2403B Definitions:
Sharon Smith
RECEIVED
APR 1:7 2002
CITY OF MERIDIAN
CITY CLERK OFFICE
From: Dave McKinnon [mckinnod~ci.mefldian.id.us]
Sent: Wednesday, Apdl 17, 2002 9:45 AM
To: greent@ci.meridian.id.us; 'Sharon Smith'; William G. Berg Jr.
Subject: ZOAmendmenwChangest
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I had to make a few more clerical changes to the ordinance, (i forgot to hyphenate a few words and
eliminatea few others). This is now the final copy. Can you please disperese this to all of the
commissioners with this note. Sorry about the timing on this. Dave
11-2-2:
DEFINITIONS:
Common Drive -- A driveway serving up to four dwelling units.
Dwelling, Single-Family Detached -- A dw¢ll#~g structure consisting of a single dwelling unit only,
separated from other dwelling units by open space.
Dwelline, Single-Family Attached-- A structure consisting of two (2) side-by-side dwelling units
where one single-family dwelling shares a common wall and a zero-lot-line with one other single-family
dwelling, each on a single lot.
Dwelling, Two-Family (Duplex) m A dwcllOg structure on a single lot that is designed to be used by
two families consisting of two (2) dwelling units which may be either attached side-by-side or one
above the other.
Lot, Flag Lot -- A lot in the shape of a flag on a pole or similar design. Aflag lot shall have a m#~imum
f,-ontag~ of thh-:-y fcet (30 ') on a public ~t~ ~c.t and ~tr~ctu;'e placed on a flag tot shall have the house
facfl~g the strcet f,-ontag~.
Townhouse or Row Ilouse -- A ~vw of structure consisting of three (3) or more ~ attached
single-family dwellings. Each dwelling is built with similar architectural treatment, is separated by
vertical divisions common or-lot line walls, and each dwelling has private entrances (usually front and
rear)
11-10-7: DUPLEX AND ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING MINIMUM SIZE
AND GARAGE REQUIREMENT
Duplexes and attached single-family dwellings shall have: !) a minimum living space of eight hundred
(800) square feet per dwelling unit and 2) a garage An attached or detached ~arage for each dwelling
unit. The size of the garage shall be
capable of housh~g at least on~ (1) atm-,dard sized automobile measured by exterior dimensions and
shall be at least ten feet by twenty feet (lO'x20')for a one bedroom dwelling unit, and at least twenty
feet by twenty feet (20 'x20 ')for a dwelling unit that has two or more bedrooms, at a n6c~[nza-r,.
12-4-6D:
ZERO-LOT-LINE BUILDING LOT DESIGN STANDARDS
Zero-Lot-Line Building Lot
4/17/02
Section 2-403B Definitions: Page 2 ot fi
Yard Setbacks: In no case shall a zcro-lot-line be allowed adjacent to a property line which is not part of
the development application. Only one zero-lot-line interior side yard per lot may be permitted in the R-
S Zone unless otherwise approved as part o fa planned development.. Additional zero-lot-lines shall be
permitted in the R-15 Zone. A ;~;i;~imum distance often feet (10') shall be mainta#~¢d between buildings
or potential buildings on separate lots. The mirfimum separation between detached structures shall be
ten feet (10') unless fire or building codes require m'eatcr separation.
b. Easements: a perpetual six-foot (6') wide maintenance/drainage easement shall be provided on the
lot adjacent to the zero-lot-line property line, except where such line is a common lot line walls as in the
case of an attached dwelling, which shall be kept clear of structures with the exception offences, patios,
and slabs at grade. Roof overhangs and below grade foundation footings may penetrate the easement on
the adjacent lot a maximum of twelve inches(12 "), but shall be so designed that runoff from the dwelling
placed on the lot line is limited to the easement area. The easement shall be shown on the development
plan~plat and incorporated into each deed transferring the title to the property. (Ord. 465, 3-17-1986)
12-4-14: COMMON DRIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
Common drives shall serve a maximum of four dwelling units. Any private driveway or roadway
serving more than four dwellings can only be approved as a private street under the provisions of
Section 12-6-2 of this Code. Common drives serving two dwelling units shall be a minimum of sixteen
feet (16') in width. Common drives servin~ three or four dwellin~ units shall be a minimum of twenty-
four feet (24') in width. Common drives less than one hundred and fifty feet (150') in length shall be
constructed of at least six inches (6") of well-compacted, two-inch (2") minus crushed gravel and two
and one half inches (2.5") of asphaltic concrete pavine. If the length of the common drive exceeds one
hundred and fifty feet (150') in len~,th then the common driveway(s) shall be built to Ada County
Highway District standards for materials and loading.
12-6-2:
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Driveways, common drives, streets and pathways: Driveways to sinele-family detached
dwellings shall not be less than nine feet (9') in width. Common drives one and two_fro-lilly
dwdlir, ga shall meet the standards set forth in Section 12-4-14. not bc less that nincfcct (9 ') in
;'elY:;;. Service driveways, drive-through lanes and escape lanes shall have a minimum width of
ten feet (10') per lane, without parking on either side. Publicly dedicated streets shall be
designed and constructed to Ada County Highway District standards. Private streets may be
approved by the Council and the following roadway standards shall apply:
12-6-4
RESIDENTIAL USES
A. A variety of housing types may be included within a single planned development, including attached
units (single-family attached homes, townhomes, duplexes), detached units (single-family detached
homes, patio homes), single family and multi-family units, regardleSs of the underlying zoning
classification of the site, provided that the overall density limit of the zone is maintained.
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11-8-1.A: RESIDENTIAL ZONING SCHEDULE OF USE CONTROL
A. Residential R-4 R-8 R- R- L- C- C- RSC
15 40 O N C
Single-Family P P P P
Detached Dwelling
Single-Family P P P
Attached Dwelling
T0wnhomes
Multi f~auily
Dw~ling
Three-f~,ily
dwelling
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11-9-1: ZONING SCHEDULE OF BULK AND COVERAGE CONTROLS
District Minimum Front Rear Interior Street Maximum
Lot Area sffi Side Side Lot Coy.
(in %)
R-2 18,000 sq.ft 25' 15' 7.5'/story 20'
per D.U.
R-3 12,000 sq.ft. 25' 15' 7.5'/story 20'
per D.U.
R-4 8,000 sq. fL 30' (1) 15' (7) 5'/sto_ry 25' (1)
per D.U. 20' (2, 20' ~
9) 93
R-8 6,500 sq.fL 30' (1) 15' (7) 5'/story 25' (1)
(3) per D.U
4r2a~ 4,000 20' (2, 15' (7) 5'/story 20' (~
sq.fl (4) per 9) 93
D.U.
L-O 7,000 sq.fk 30' (1) 20' 5'/s.tory
20' (2)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Maximum
Build.
Height
25' 0) 50%
20' (2)
35'
35'
35'
35'
Minimum
Street
Frontage
(S)
100'
90'
80'
65' 30)
:~9' 4_QO' per
D.U. (4)
50'
Arterial and Collector Streets
Local Streets
Single-Family Detached Dwellings
Single-Family Attached Dwellings and Two-Family Dwellings (Duplex)
_Bet- Story
Street frontage on cul-de-sac lots shill be a minimum of 40 feet measured as a chord measurement.
Street frontage for one or two lots sharing a common driveway shill be a minimum of 15 feet.
Street frontage for thr~ or four lots sharing a common driveway shall be a minimum of 10 feet.
Street frontage for fla~ lots that do not share a common driveway shall be a minimum of 30 feet. A smaller minimum lot area may be requested and granted if deemed feasible.
On comer lots in Residential Districts, the rear set back may be determined on a side of a structure,
at the option of the builder.
Minimum lot :,izcaroa shill be determined exclusive of land that is used for streets, highways, alleys,
roads, rights of way, irrigation easements unless the water is conveyed through pipe or tile and
included as part of the utility easement that generally run along the lot lines, and land that is used for
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the conveyance of irrigation water, drainage water, creek or river flows.
(9) The setback may be reduced to fifteen feet (15') for living areas only (not garages or storage
areas).
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MEMORANDUM
Date: 4-15-02
To: Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission
FM: David McKinnon, Planner II
RE: Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment
RECEIVED
APR 1 § 2002
CITY OF IVlERIDIAN
CITY CLERK OFFICE
Dear Commissioners,
Staffhas revised and modified the proposed zoning ordinance amendment according to your request at the
last Planning and Zoning Meeting. We have incorporated the Public Works Department comments
concerning drainage, and zero lot lines. New language has been added to clarify the type and size of
garages required for attached single-family dwellings and duplexes.
Staffhas talked with the Fire Department, the Public Works Departmeat and an independent engineer
concerning the construction standards of the private driveways and we (P & Z Staff) now feel comfortable
with the standards as written in the revised amendment.
Thank you for allowing us the time to revise the proposed amendment. ? ;~ ~ ~~.
11-2-2:DEFINITIONS:
Common Drive -- A driveway serving up to four dwelling units.
Dwelling, Single-Family Detached -- A dwelling structure consisting of a single
dwelling unit only, separated from other dwelling units by open space.
Dwelling, Single-Family Attached- A structure consisting of two (2) side by side
dwelling units where one single-family dwelling shares a common wall and a zero-lot-
line with one other single-family dwelling each on a single lot.
Dwelling, Two-Family (Duplex) -- A dwelling structure designed to be used by two
families consisting of two (2) dwelling units which may be either attached side by side or
one above the other on a single lot.
Lot, Flag Lot -- A lot in the shape of a flag on a pole or similar design. A flag lot shall
have a minimum frontage of thirty fcct (30') on a publio strcot and structure placed on a
flag lot shall have thc house faoing thc street frontage.
Townhou_se or Row House -- A mw cf structure consisting of three (3) or more m~3)
attached single family dwellings. Each dwelling is built with similar architectural
treatment is separated by vcrtioal divisions common or lot line walls, and each dwelling
has private entrances (usually front and rear)
11-10-7: DUPLEX AND ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING
MINIMUM SIZE AND GARAGE REQUIREMENT
Each Unit of all dt~uplexes and attached single-family dwellings shall have: 1) a
minimum living space of eight hundred (800) square feet and 2) a garage. The size of the
garage shall be
capable of housing at least one (1) standard sized automobile measured by exterior
dimensions and shall be at least ten feet by twenty feet (10'x20') for a one bedroom unit.
and at least twenty feet by twenty feet (20'x20')for a unit that has two or more
bedrooms, at a minimum.
12-4-6D: ZERO-LOT-LINE BUILDING LOT DESIGN STANDARDS
4. Zero-Lot-Line Building Lot
Yard Setbacks: In no case shall a zero-lot-line be allowed adjacent to a property line
which is not part of the development application. Only one zero-lot-line interior side yard
per lot may be permitted in the R-8 Zone unless otherwise approved as part of a planned
development.. Additional zero-lot-lines shall be permitted in the R- 15 Zone. A minimum
distanoc often fcct (10') shall bc maintained between buildings or potential buildings on
separate lots. The minimum separation between detached structures shall be ten feet (10')
unless fire or building codes require greater separation.
b. Easements: a perpetual six-foot (6') wide maintenance/drainage easement shall be
provided on the lot adjacent to the zero-lot-line property line. except where such line is a
common wall line as in the case of an attached dwelling, which shall be kept clear of
structures with the exception of fences patios and slabs at grade. Roof overhangs and
below grade foundation footings may penetrate the easement on the adjacent lot a
maximum of twelve inches(IT'), but shall be so designed that runoff from the dwelling
placed on the lot line is limited to the easement area. The easement shall be shown on the
development plan/plat and incorporated into each deed transferring the title to the
property (Ord. 465. 3-17-1986)
12-4-14: COMMON DRIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
Common drives shall serve a maximum of four dwelling units. Any private driveway or
roadway serving more than four dwellings can only be approved as a private street under
the provisions of Section 12-6-2 of this Code. Common drives serving one or two
dwelling units shall be a minimum of sixteen feet (16') in width. Common drives serving
three or four dwelling units shall be a minimum of twenty-four feet (24') in width.
Common drives less than one hundred and fifty feet (150') in length shall be constructed
of at least six inches (6") of well compacted two inches (2") minus crushed gravel and
two and one half inches (2.5") of asphaltic concrete paving, If the length of the common
drive exceeds one hundred and fii~y feet (150') in length then the common driveway(s)
shall be built to Ada County Highway District standards for materials and loading
12-6-2:
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Driveways, common drives, streets and pathways: Driveways to single-family
detached dwellings shall not be less than nine feet (9') in width. Common drives
to single family attached dwellings and one and two:family dwellings (duplexes)
shall meet the standards set forth in Section 12-4-14. not be less that nine fcct (9')
in width. Service driveways, drive-through lanes and escape lanes shall have a
minimum width often feet (10') per lane, without parking on either side. Publicly
dedicated streets shall be designed and constructed to Ada County Highway
District standards. Private streets may be approved by the Council and the
following roadway standards shall apply:
12-6-4
RESIDENTIAL USES
A variety of housing types may be included within a single planned development,
including attached units (single-family attached homes, townhomes, duplexes),
detached units (sint, le-family detached homes, patio homes), single family and multi-
family units, regardless of the underlying zoning classification of the site, provided
that the overall density limit of the zone is maintained.