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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMessina Meadows PPMERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING MEETING June 2, 2005 PP 05-019 APPLICANT Tuscany Development, Inc. ITEM NO. 15 REQUEST Public Hearing: Preliminary Plat approval of 491 building lots & 67 other lots on 136.72 acres in a proposed R-8 zone for Messina Meadows Subdivision - on South Eagle Road between West Victory Road and West Amity Road AGENCY CITY CLERK: CITY ENGINEER: CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR: CITY ATTORNEY CITY POLICE DEPT: CITY FIRE DEPT: CITY BUILDING DEPT: CITY WATER DEPT: CITY SEWER DEPT: CITY PARKS DEPT: MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT: SANITARY SERVICES: ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT: CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH: NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION: SETTLERS' IRRIGATION: IDAHO POWER: INTERMOUNTAIN GAS: OTHER: Contacted: Emailed: COMMENTS See attached Staff Comments no comment See attached comments see attached comments see attached comments Date: Phone: Staff Initials: Materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. pJ� Ll� ,r CITY HALL MAYOR . �g.,,�, ..r^;: "^ u. (208) 888-4433 Fax 887-4813 Tammy de Weerd C:['rY o1-�.' PUBLIC WORKS CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS BUILDING DEPARTMENT Keith Bird X7VI% f�" r (208) 887-2211 —Fax 898-9551 Cluistine Donnell VVV�yy s 1/L Shaun Wardle ; 11.3 \HO 1f LEGAL DEPARTMENT Charles M. Rountree f (208) 888-4433 —FAX 887-4813 STAFF REPORT: P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Transmittal Date: April 255 2005 To: Mayor, City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission From: Joseph Guenther, Associate City Planner-` Michael Cole, Development Services Coordinator Re: Messina Meadows Subdivision • Annexation and Zoning of 136.72 Acres from RUT (Ada County) to R-8 (Medium Density Residential), by Tuscany Development, Inc. (File No. AZ - 05 -017) • Preliminary Plat Approval of Four Hundred Ninety One (491) Single -Family Building Lots, Sixty -Seven (67) Other/Common Lots, and One (1) Park lot, by by Tuscany Development, Inc. (File No. PP -05-019) • Conditional Use Permit Approval for a Planned Development Consisting of Single -Family Homes, a Future Neighborhood Park, and multiuse pathways, with Reduced Minimum Lot Frontages, and Reduced Minimum Lot Sizes, by by Tuscany Development, Inc. (File No. CUP -05-026) We have reviewed the above referenced submittals and offer the following comments and conditions of the applicant: APPLICATIONS SUMMARY The site is located on the west side of Eagle Road n/z mile North of Amity Road and through the mid block along the Ten -Mile Creek south to Amity Road. The subject property is within the Urban Service Planning Area and the current Area of City Impact. The applicant, by Tuscany Development, Inc, has applied for Annexation and Zoning (AZ), Preliminary Plat (PP) and Conditional Use Permit/Planned Development (CUP/PD) approval of Four Hundred Ninety AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows Subdivision.AZ.PP,CUp Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 2 One (491) single-family residential building lots and Sixty -Seven (67) other/common lots with One (1) Park Lot on 136.72 acres (exclusive of right-of-way to be dedicated). The applicant is proposing to phase the development in four phases. The first phase includes the 8.5 -acre park and single family residential buildings on the southern border of Messina Hills #2 and Messina Village 112 Subdivisions (Tuscany) and is serviced by city service lines through the Tuscany Development. This phase includes the townhouse lots in Block 23. The second phase includes the other proposed townhouse lots in Block 22. The third phase is the eastern and central portion of the development, primarily 6000-9000 sq foot single family residential lots. The final phase is the southern portions bordered by the Ten -Mile Creek and Amity Road. These are the larger lots, ranging from 7700 sq ft to 15500 sq feet. The gross density of the proposed development is 3.58 dwelling units per acre. The proposed density is in accord with the proposed R-8 zoning district, and the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan (see Annexation & Zoning Analysis "A" below). The applicant has requested reduced lot sizes and reduced lot frontages as part of the Planned Development. The smallest lot shown on the preliminary plat is 3600 sq/ft for the townhouse lots. The minimum lot size for the R-8 zone is 6,500 square feet; 65 single family lots and 103 townhouse lots of the 491 lots are below the 6,500 square -foot minimum). Therefore, allowing lot sizes that are below the minimum established by ordinance for the R-8 zone is necessary for this project. On the submitted preliminary plat, 147 single family lots and the 103 townhouse lots of the 491 lots shown are below the 65 -foot minimum frontage requirement of the R-8 zone. The applicant has requested alternate setbacks as detailed below. Staff recommends the minimum lot size, frontage and building setbacks as detailed below. R-8 Zone: Lot Size- City Minimum Requirement 6,500 sq. ft. Lot Frontage - City Minimum Requirement 65 -feet (non cul-de-sac) Residential Building Setbacks — Blocks 22 and 23: Setback from Parkway — 5 -Feet Setback from Private Street — 20 -Feet All other lnts: Front (Living Space) 15 -feet Front (Face of Garage) 20 -feet Side yard 5 -feet Rear 15 -feet Shown on PreliminaLy Plat 3,600 sq. ft.(minimum) Shown on Preliminary Plat 40 -feet (minimum, non cul-de-sac)* *except common drives AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Mcadows AZ,PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 3 Rear, side entry garage 5 -feet Interior Side* 5 -feet Street Side 15 -feet * No additional setback per story NOTE: Front setbacks should be measured from the back of sidewalk. See Preliminary Plat Analysis below. The proposed PD amenities include: a 8.5 acre public park (Block 21, Lot 1) to be located in the north central region of the proposal and an approximately .3 -acre (Block 1, Lot 3) clubhouse with a pool. Additional open space lots contain the pathway system and are located along the northern boundary (Block 17 Lot 2 and Block 24 Lot 1) and the Ten -Mile Creek (Block 15 Lot 28 and Block 10 Lot 1). These open space lots account for approximately 5.78 acres. The proposed open space makes up greater than 10.4% of the site (parkways not included); 5 % minimum is required. Multiuse pathways are proposed for this site as shown on the landscape plan; these pathways provide connection from Eagle Road to the paths in the proposed Bellingham Park Subdivision and through to the Tuscany Development and on the Ten -Mile Creek to approximately Amity Road. The applicant has indicated that Lot 16 Block 15 would be reconfigured for an alternate pathway location if Bellingham Park Subdivision is not approved. See Special Considerations in the Conditional Use Permit section below for a detailed analysis of the proposed amenities and the potential for the park. The applicant has submitted several pictures of residential housing types; a construction materials list has not been submitted. A LOMR Floodplain Alteration application to FEMA would need to be completed to allow for portions of Phase 1 and portions of Phase 4 to be removed from the floodplain. See Conditional Use Permit/Comprehensive Plan Analysis below for more information. Recently, the City has reviewed and approved annexation/zoning and development applications for Tuscany Subdivision north of the site and a low density development east of the site in Kingsbridge. These developments were all on the south side of Victory Road and in the near vicinity. The development is serviceable through connections in Messina Hills #2 and Messina Village #2 Subdivisions (Tuscany). Sewer service for this development will be via the future Tuscany Subdivision and under the Ridenbaugh Canal. If this development is approved, it shall be subject to the sewer system being available. Staff recommends approval of the subject annexation/zoning (AZ -05-017), preliminary plat (PP - 05 -019), and conditional use permit (CUP -05-026) with the conditions and modifications based herein. LOCATION AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Mcadows.A4PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 4 The subject site is located on the west side of Eagle Road %2 mile North of Amity Road and through the mid block along the Ten -Mile Creek south to Amity Road., in Section 29, Township 3 North, Range 1 East. SURROUNDING PROPERTIES North: Tuscany Lakes Subdivision, zoned R-4 (Meridian City). South: Vacant/Agricultural/Single Family Residential zoned RUT (Ada County) East: Vacant/Agricultural/Single Family Residential zoned RUT (Ada County). West: Proposed Bellingham Park Subdivision (R-8) Ten -Mile Creek/Vacant/Agricultural/Single Family Residential zoned RUT (Ada County) As mentioned in the summary above, there are several developments in this area that have recently been approved by the City. Some of the new homes in Tuscany Subdivision, just north of the current property, are already occupied. Although a significant portion of the land on the east side of Locust Grove Road has been approved for development, this site, if approved, will be the first property south of the Ridenbaugh Canal annexed into the corporate limits of the city. OWNER OF RECORD The property owners of record are Tuscany Development, Inc., Lynn B. Asay, Harold R. Long, Eliza Anne Henry, and Paul Warrick. These owners have provided notarized consent for Briggs Engineering, to submit the subject applications. ANNEXATION & ZONING ANALYSIS Because the analysis below applies both to the proposed use and the proposed zoning, staff has combined the analysis of use with the annexation and zoning findings. According to Meridian City Code (MCC) 11-15-11, General Standards Applicable to Zoning Amendments, both the Planning & Zoning Commission and Council are required "to review the particular facts and circumstances of each proposed zoning amendment in terms of the following standards and shall find adequate evidence answering the following questions about the proposed zoning amendment." The following is the list of standards found in 11-15-11 and analysis by staff: A. Will the new zoning be harmonious with and in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and, if not, has there been an application for a Comprehensive Plan amendment; In Chapter VII of the Comprehensive Plan, `medium density' is defined as areas including single-family homes at densities of three to eight dwelling units per acre. Staff finds that the requested zoning designation, R-8, is harmonious with and in accordance with the 2002 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map, which designates the land to be "Medium Density Residential". The 3.58 dwelling units per acre proposed with the preliminary plat are consistent with previous Commission and Council actions and generally conform to the goals, objectives, and action items contained in the AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina MEadows.AZ.PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 5 Comprehensive Plan for this area. In addition, the applicant's cover letter (dated March 7, 2005) lists several Comprehensive Plan policies, all of which support the annexation and proposed residential use of the property. Staff finds the following 2002 Comprehensive Plan text policies to be applicable to this application (staff analysis is in italics below policy): After evaluating the original preliminary plat submittal and the Comprehensive Plan policies regarding hazardous use (floodplain), multi -use pathway, and preservation of - natural features areas, staff discussed with the applicants agent the portion of'the site within the floodplain and along the Ridenbaugh Canal, the Eight -Mile Drain and Ten - Mile Drain designated for multi -use pathways. Staff expressed concerns that the proposal needed to conform to the purpose statement of the natural features goals and policies and staff can make the findings to recommend approval based on the.following: Chapter V A.2 P30 - Hazardous Areas — The purpose of the floodplain District is to guide development in the flood -prone areas of any watercourse that is consistent with the requirements for the conveyance of flood flows and to minimize the expense and inconveniences to the individual property owners and the general public through flooding. Uses permitted in this district are generally associated with open space, recreational, and agricultural land uses and do not hinder the movement of floodwaters. The applicant has submitted a letter from Paul Kunz (April 28, 2005) indicating that the applicant has made the first indications of filing for a Letter of Map Revision to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The letter indicates that if the farm access roads are removed within the Bellingham Park proposal then the 100 year floods would be contained within the naturally graded banks of Ten -Mile Creek. As reported soils types closest to the Ten Mile Creek are prone to flooding with seasonal high groundwater levels at 5-10 feet below grade. The submitted plan has seventy (70) lots proposed in the current floodplain designation. The applicant has reviewed a letter from John Anderson, of Nampa Meridian Irrigation District addressing usage along major canal systems. Staff feels the plat dated March 14, 2005 adequately addresses the location of the multi -use pathways which provide a buffer from the creeks to residential lots and will not hinder the movement of floodwaters. Chapter VI C.2 P71 — Multiuse pathways: Pathways that encourage use by bicyclists and pedestrians can decrease road congestion and add to the community's quality of life. The proposed off-street and multiuse pathway systems are depicted in Figures VI -3 and VI -4. New and existing developments should ensure that the guidelines laid out in this plan are adopted. AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZ.PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 6 The applicant has included multiuse pathways proposed in this development. The Comprehensive Plan indicates in Figures VI -3 and VI -4 the locations of'pathways along the Ridenbaugh Canal, Eight Mile Creek, and Ten -Mile Creek. In response to the Nampa Meridian Irrigation District letter indicating the need to have all pathways located away from the interchange of the Ten -Mile Creek and the Ridenbaugh Canal, the applicant has proposed an alternate route for the pathway. Staff supports the pathway system in these locations. With the relocation of the pathways away from the canal systems the applicant has also proposed a more intensive use closer to the irrigation interchange than a pathway. The following goals and policies support the request for additional open space along natural resources: • "Preserve and conserve our waterways, wetlands, wildlife habitat, and other natural resources."(Chapter V, Goal I, Objective Al) • "Preserve open space for recreation conservation and aesthetics" (Chapter V, Goal 1, Objective A2) • "Identify waterways, wetlands, and other natural resources for preservation" (Chapter V, Goal I, Objective A, Action item 1) • "Identify feasible interconnected greenbelt areas along waterways, railroads, etc." (Chapter V, Goal I, Objective A, Action item 2) • "Develop and maintain greenbelts along waterways" (Chapter V, Goal I, Objective A, Action item 4) • "Improve and protect creeks (Five Mile, Eight Mile, Nine Mile, Ten Mile, South Slough, and Jackson and Evans drainages) throughout commercial, industrial, and residential areas" (Chapter V, Goal I, Objective A, Action item 11) Staff also finds the following 2002 Comprehensive Plan text policies to be applicable to this application (staff analysis is in italics below policy): • "Require appropriate landscape and buffers along transportation corridors (setback, vegetation, low walls, berms, etc.)." (Chapter VII, Goal N, Objective D, Action item 4) As depicted on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, the applicant is proposing to construct a 25 foot wide landscape berm with vegetation along Eagle Road. Staff is supportive of these widths, as long as the entire buffer lies outside the ultimate right-of-way, and the sidewalk is located outside of the 25 foot wide buffer (ox increase buffer to 40 feet). See Site Specific Condition #5 in the Preliminary Plat section below. * "Consider "Accommodating Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel: A Recommended Approach" from the National Center for Bicycling and Walking in all land use decisions." (Chapter VI, Goal II, Objective A, #3) AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZ.PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 7 This publication encourages jurisdictions to establish bikeway and walkway facilities in new construction and reconstruction projects, in a manner that is safe, accessible and convenient. The proposal as • "On -street bikeways should be incorporated on all future Collector streets." (Chapter VI, Figure VI -5) Figure VI -5 on page 57 of the Comprehensive Plan designates an on -street bikeway mid -mile between Victory Road and Amity Road. The applicant is proposing a 36 foot street section for Wrightwood Way (collector). The applicant has not proposed an onstreet bike path for Locust Grove road between Victory and Amity but the addition of a I0 foot gravel shoulder for future expansions should accommodate bike lanes. A portion of the site located south of the quarter section line is locatd in the "Low Density Residential" Designation. In Chapter VIl of the Comprehensive Plan, `Low density' is defined as areas including single-family homes at densities of three dwelling units or less -per acre. The applicant is requesting that all the subject site be zoned R-8 (Medium Density Residential) and has made a request for a `step up' in density. The R-8 district allows for a maximum of eight (8) dwelling units per acre (MCC11-7-2.C). The applicant's requested design provides for larger lots consistent with a lower density transitional area. The comprehensive plan states on Page 104, Objective D- Plan for appropriate uses within rural areas: "Require new urban density subdivisions which abut or are proximal to existing low density residential land uses to provide landscaped screening or transitional densities with larger, more comparable lot sizes to buffer the interface between urban level densities and rural residential densities. " There is one approximately 3 acre lot located immediately south of the property classified as Low density residential. The applicant has calculated a residential density of 3.37 dwelling units to the acre for the overall low density designated area, however the lots surrounding the southern property are significantly larger and designed in such a manner as to be least intrusive. Although it would be possible to require an R-4 zoning designation staff sees the value in allowing one zoning designation on the entire subdivision. Staff supports the step up in density for this project. Staff recommends that the Commission and Council rely on staff's analysis, public testimony received and any comments submitted from any other agencies or departments regarding whether the proposed zone and subsequent development is harmonious with and in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. B. Is the area included in the zoning amendment intended to be rezoned in the future; Concurrent with the annexation and zoning application, the applicant has submitted a preliminary plat and conditional use permit proposing single-family lots on the subject site (PP -05-019 & CUP -05-026). Staff does not anticipate that the applicant plans to rezone the subject property in the future if the accompanying CUP/PD and PP applications are approved. AZ -05-017, PP -05.019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows,AZ.PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 8 C. Is the area included in the zoning amendment intended to be developed in the fashion that would be allowed under the new zoning —for example, a residential area turning into a commercial area by .means of conditional use permits; The existing proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff does not anticipate commercial or other uses are planned for the site. D. Has there been a change in the area or adjacent areas which may dictate that the area should be rezoned. For example, have the streets been widened, new railroad access been developed or planned or adjacent area being developed in a fashion similar to the proposed rezone area; Staff finds that a substantial portion of the land to the north has been developed (or approved for development) in a manner similar to the proposed subdivision, with single- family dwelling units. The Tuscany Lakes Development (Tuscany Lakes, Messina Hills, Messina Village) to the north was approved with a gross density of 2.34 dwelling units per acre and a school site. Tuscany Lakes Subdivision is an R-4 subdivision with the lot range from 10,000 sq feet to 30,000 square feet. Neighboring Ada County Developments are in the 1 acre to 5 acre size range. This development is proposing significantly smaller lots, but within the acceptable limits for a medium density development bordering a low density residential area. There have been no recent street improvements in the area. Further, Eagle Road (south of Victory Road) is not currently scheduled within ACHD's Five Year Work Program or Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for roadway widening. This entire development is not currently serviceable by the City of Meridian's sanitary sewer system. Phase 1 shall be served by a connection in Messina Village Subdivision #2, while sewer service for the western and southern phases of the development will be via the future main located along Ten. -Mile Creek, through Tuscany Subdivision and piped under the Ridenbaugh Canal. If this development is approved, it shall be subject to extending the sewer system. Other urban services, such as water, are near to this site and the applicant should be able to extend such services to the site in cooperation with Meridian Public Works. Staff finds that the subject site is more dense than surrounding proposals and provides a housing type which has not been utilized in the immediate vicinity (Blocks 22-23). The overall proposal is consistent for development in a fashion similar to other properties in the area. E. Will the proposed uses be designed, constructed, operated and maintained to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will not change the essential character of the same area; AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZ.PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 9 The applicant has submitted several front elevations for the proposed single-family homes. If the homes are constructed in substantial compliance with the submitted elevations, they will be similar in design to other residences in the area. The existing character of the area will, and is, currently changing. However, this is one of the first developments to apply for residential uses south of the Ridenbaugh canal. This development will set the tone for how the rest of this area, particularly the south, develops or does not develop. The proposed homes must be designed, _constructed, and maintained in significant compliance to the recommendations as listed by the Geotechnical experts report. The houses must be desi ned in a fashion as to not allow an oundwater to enter the crawlspaces, otherwise the housing -products should be constructed without crawlspaces F. Will the proposed uses not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses; Due to other existing and proposed uses near the site, staff does not anticipate that the proposed zoning/uses will be physically hazardous to future or existing uses or neighbors in the area. The floodplain must be engineered as to not hinder any floodwaters leaving the site. If a flood event occurs and buildings impact the flow of water downstream then the use may become hazardous to the neighboring properties. Staff recommends that the Commission and Council rely on staff analysis, comments from other agencies, and public testimony to determine whether the proposed use will be disturbing or hazardous to the existing neighboring uses and future expected uses in this vicinity. G. Will the area be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, sewer or that the person responsible for the establishment of proposed zoning amendment shall be able to provide adequately any of such services; This entire development is not currently serviceable by the City of Meridian's sanitary sewer system. Phase 1 shall be served by a connection in Messina Village Subdivision #2, while sewer service for the western and southern phases of the development will be via the future main located along Ten -Mile Creek, through Tuscany Subdivision and piped under the Ridenbaugh Canal. If this development is approved, it shall be subject to extending the sewer system. Other urban services, such as water, are near to this site and the applicant should be able to extend such services to the site. Water to serve this development is existing or currently under development with Tuscany Lakes Subdivision. The applicant shall be responsible for the extension of utilities to and through this proposed development. Sizing and routing shall be coordinated with the Public Works Department. AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZ.PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 10 The applicant and/or future property owners will be required to pay park and highway impact fees as well as construct on-site storm water drainage facilities. Based on the comments received from other agencies/departments, staff finds that the public services listed above can be made available to accommodate the proposed development. The Commission and Council should reference any written and/or verbal testimony submitted by any public service provider, regarding their ability to adequately service this project. H. Will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; If approved, the developer will be financing the extension of sewer, water, public street infrastructure, utilities and irrigation services to serve the project. The primary public costs to serve the future residents will be fire, police, school facilities and services. Staff finds there will not be excessive additional requirements at public cost and this development will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. I. Will the proposed uses not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors; Staff recognizes that traffic and noise will increase with the approval of a development on this site; however, staff does not believe that the amount generated will be detrimental to the general welfare of the public. Staff does not anticipate that annexation and development in accordance with current city code and the Comprehensive Plan will create excessive noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors. Fencing along all canals and waterways shall be a minimum of 6' in height and constructed of non-combustible materials as to not interfere with regular maintenance of ditches and waterways by Nampa Meridian Irrigation District. J. Will the area have vehicular approaches to the property which shall be so designed as not to create an interference with traffic on surrounding public streets; The applicant is proposing to construct one public street entrance into the site from Eagle Road and a public street connection to the site from Amity Road and a stub street at the V2 section line as outlined by the comprehensive plan. The proposed public street entrances to Eagle and Amity Roads have been proposed to ACRD. If all vehicular approaches (streets) are approved and constructed in accordance with ACHD policies, staff does not believe that the subdivision will create interference with traffic on the surrounding public streets. Please review any comments from ACHD for this project for additional information regarding this finding. AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZ.PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page I 1 K. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural or scenic feature of major importance; and The comprehensive plan defines the Ten -Mile Creek and Eight Mile Creek as a natural features of importance, as described in the Annexation and Zoning Analysis A. The applicant should make all attempts at preservation of this natural feature. There are many game species in the vicinity which utilize the drainage systems for habitat. Any existing trees larger than 4" caliper that are removed should be mitigated for, per the Landscape Ordinance. Staff recommends that the Commission and Council reference any public testimony that may be presented to determine whether or not the proposed development may result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural or scenic feature(s) of importance of which staff is unaware. L. Is the proposed zoning amendment in the best interest of the City of Meridian. (Ord. 592, 11-17-1992)? In accordance with the findings listed above, staff finds that the annexation/zoning of this property, as proposed by the applicant, would be in the best interest of the City. ANEXATION & ZONING COMMENTS 1. The annexation legal description submitted with the application (stamped by Wayne K. Barber, PLS) shows the property as contiguous to the existing corporate boundary of the City of Meridian. 2. Any future subdivision, uses and construction on this property shall comply with the City of Meridian ordinances in effect at the time. 3. A Development Agreement (DA) will be required as part of an annexation of this property. Prior to the annexation ordinance approval, a DA shall be entered into between the City of Meridian, the property owner(s) (at the time of annexation ordinance adoption), and the developer. The applicant shall contact „the City Attorney, Bill Nary, at 888-4433 to initiate this process. The DA shall incorporate the following: • That the applicant will be responsible for all costs associated with the sewer and water service extension. Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be removed from their domestic service, per City Ordinance Section 5-7-517, when services are available from the City of Meridian. Wells may be used for non- domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation. • That all future development of the subject property shall be constructed in accordance with City of Meridian ordinances in effect at the time of development. All future uses shall not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare by AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Mcadows.AZPP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 12 reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors. • That development of Phases 1 and 4 located within a floodplain shall not commence until FEMA approves the proposed Letter of Map Revision and the flood designation has been revised for Ten -Mile Creek. If the flood plain and floodway boundaries presented with this application are not approved by FEMA, the applicant shall have two options: 1) remove any lots within the FEMA -approved floodplain boundaries or 2) resubmit for preliminary plat approval of Phases 1 and 4. • The developer shall construct multi -use pathways as required by the Comprehensive Plan and presented on the preliminary plat Dated March 14, 2005. The future crossings of Ten Mile Creek and the Ridenbaugh Canal may be accomplished through bridges (Davinci Way stub street) connecting future development with Tuscany Lakes and Messina Hills Subdivision. Park — The applicant agrees to dedicate the Public Park to the City of Meridian. The park shall be constructed in cooperation with the Parks Department and a clear title must be provided to the City Attorney for review prior to the final plat for that phase being submitted. PRELIMINARY PLAT ANALYSIS Meridian City Code (MCC) 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; Please see Annexation and Zoning Analysis "A" above. B. The availability of public services to accommodate the proposed development; Please see Annexation and Zoning Analysis "G" above. C. The continuity of the proposed development with the capital improvement program; Because the developer will be required to install sewer, water, and utilities for the development at their cost, staff finds that a development on this property will not require the expenditure of capital improvement funds. D. The public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development; The development will not require major expenditures for providing supporting services. Staff recommends the Commission and Council rely upon comments submitted from the public service providers (i.e. police, fire, ACHD, etc.) to determine this finding. (See finding "G" under Annexation and Zoning Analysis above, and the Agency Comments and Conditions at the end of this report for more detail.) AZ -05-017. PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.A TzCUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 13 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 health, safety or environmental problems associated with this subdivision that should be brought to the Council or Commission's attention; other than the floodway and potential groundwater/soils issues previously discussed, no hazardous natural features have been identified on the site. ACHD considers road safety issues in their analysis. Staff finds the Commission and Council should rely on any public testimony that may be presented to determine whether the proposed use may cause health, safety or environmental problems of which staff are aware. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS—PRELIMINARY PLAT 1. Public Streets and Access: The applicant is proposing to construct through roads (Mona Lisa Drive) connecting Eagle Road and (Stromboli Drive) connecting to Amity Road with future projects to the west and existing projects to the north. These roads will serve as collector streets in this area and will provide access to Eagle and Amity Roads for all parcels in this section. Staff is supportive of the proposed design, as it will provide access to future development across Ten -Mile Creek and the Ridenbaugh Canal for all parcels in this section. 2. Right-of-way & Landscape Buffers: Arterial Streets: Staff recommends that the applicant be required to comply with the ACHD's requirements for right-of-way dedication along Eagle Road. Collector Roads: Staff recommends that the applicant be required to comply with the ACHD's requirements for right-of-way dedication along Amity Road. Landscaping and sidewalks adjacent to Eagle and Amity Roads should be constructed in compliance with MCC 12-13-10. A 25 -foot wide landscape buffer, located entirely outside of the right-of-way and not including the width of the sidewalk, should be provided along arterial roadways. A 20 -foot wide landscape buffer, located entirely outside of the right-of-way and not including the width of the sidewalk, should be provided along collector roadways. See Site Specific Condition #5 below. 3. Stub Streets: The applicant is proposing to construct stub streets to adjacent parcels east, west, and south of the site. Staff is supportive of the proposed stub street locations. . 4. Unimproved Right -of -Way: Meridian City Code 12-13-10-9 requires a 10 -foot wide gravel -shoulder abutting right-of-way where the unimproved portion of the right-of-way is greater than 13 feet (measured from the edge of pavement to the edge of sidewalk or property line), and road widening is not in the ACHD Five Year Work Program. The remainder of the unimproved right-of-way should be landscaped with lawn or other vegetative groundcover. Locust Grove Road abutting this site meets the warrants for the 10 -foot wide gravel shoulder requirement listed above. Therefore, the applicant should be AZ -05-017, PP -OS -019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZ.PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 14 required to construct a 10 -foot wide gravel shoulder on Locust Grove Road, with the remaining portion of the right-of-way being landscaped with lawn or other vegetative groundcover. See Site Specific Condition #5 below. 5. Internal Streets: The applicant is proposing to construct internal streets with 32 or 36 -foot street sections with 5 -foot wide detached attached sidewalks with drainage swales. The entire street, including the sidewalk is contained within the ACHD right-of-way. Staff is supportive of this design. To keep cars that park in front of garages from blocking the sidewalk, all future Face -of -garage setbacks should be 20 -:feet (measured from the property line or the back of sidewalk, whichever is more restrictive). See Site Specific Condition #3 below. 6. Private Streets: The applicant is proposing to construct 24 -foot street sections on all private streets in Blocks 22 and 23. All street sections must comply with the requirements of the Meridian Fire Department as detailed in Agency Conditions. 6. Micro -paths: Staff recommends that a micro -path connections be provided as depicted as closely as possible according to the Comprehensive Plan. There are three distinct pathway systems in this area. The Ridenbaugh canal running east to west, The Eight Mile Creek from the northeast and connecting to the Ridenbaugh canal pathway, and the Ten mile pathway connecting the northwest to future developments south of the City of Meridian. This recommendation will allow greater pedestrian access to the parks located centrally within this proposal and the school site approved to the north in the Tuscany Development. See Site Specific Condition #6 below. 7. Piping of Ditches: 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 MCC 12-4-13. Unless otherwise approved by Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District. Plans will need to be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association (ditch owners), with written approval or non -approval submitted to the Public Works Department. If lateral users association approval cannot be obtained, plans will be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to final plat signature. See Site Specific Condition #8 below. 8. Pressure Irrigation: The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of water (MCC 12-13-8.3). The applicant should be required to utilize any existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a surface 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 final plat by the City Engineer. An underground, pressurized irrigation system should be installed to all landscape areas per the approved specifications and in accordance with MCC 12-13-8 and MCC 9-1-28. See Site Specific Condition #9 below. AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZ.PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 15 9. Fencing: The applicant has proposed to construct fencing around the perimeter of the site. Fencing along all canals and waterways shall be a minimum of 6' in height and constructed of non-combustible materials as to not interfere with regular maintenance of ditches and waterways by Nampa Meridian Irrigation District. A detailed fencing plan should be submitted upon application of the final plat (MCC 12-4-10.F.3). If permanent fencing is not provided, temporary construction fencing to contain debris must be installed around the perimeter prior to issuance of a building permit. All fences should taper down to 3 feet maximum within 20 feet of all right-of-way. All fencing should be installed in accordance with MCC 12-4-10. See Site Specific Condition #10 below. 10. Sanitary Sewer The entire development is not currently serviceable by the City of Meridian's sanitary sewer system. Phase 1 shall be served by a connection in Messina Village Subdivision #2, while sewer service for the western and southern phases of the development will be via the future main located along Ten -Mile Creek, through Tuscany Subdivision and piped under the Ridenbaugh Canal. See Site Specific Condition #12 below. SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS --PRELIMINARY PLAT 1. The preliminary plat prepared by Briggs Engineering, Inc, dated Mar 14, 2005, is approved, with the conditions listed herein. All comments/conditions of the accompanying Annexation/Zoning (AZ -05-017) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP -05- 026) and Development Agreement shall also be considered conditions of the Preliminary Plat (PP -05-019). 2. In lieu of strict adherence to multi -pathway locations, the applicant may propose an alternative multi -use pathway system in compliance to the 2002 Future Land Use Map if approved by the Meridian Parks Department. 3. Place a note on the face of the final plat stating that all future front garage setbacks shall be 20 -feet as measured from the property line or the back of sidewalk, whichever is more restrictive. Exceptions to this requirement would be the lots contained by Blocks 22 and 23. 4. Prior to the City Engineer's signature of a final plat containing all structures not contained on a designated lot shall be removed. 5. The submitted landscape plan prepared by The Land Group, Inc., dated 2-15-05 is approved as submitted with changes. The following should be included in a revised landscape plan: • `Depict and construct a 10 -foot wide gravel shoulder on Amity Road abutting the site, with the remaining portion of the right-of-way being landscaped with lawn or other vegetative groundcover. • All micropaths within the proposed subdivision shall be designed in accordance with MCC 12-13-15 "Micropath Landscaping" and MCC 12-4-3 "Pedestrian Walkways." Micropath fencing shall be constructed per MCC 12-13-15-9. AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Mcadows.AZ.PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Coinmission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 16 • All areas being counted toward the open space requirement shall be free of "wet ponds" or other such nuisances. All stormwater detention facilities incorporated into the required open space are subject to Ordinance 12-13-14 and shall be fully vegetated with grass and trees, as depicted on the submitted landscape plan. • Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed from the property shall be replaced by installing additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that were removed. Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for those trees that are removed. Other than the changes listed above, the approved landscape plan is not to be altered without prior written approval of the Planning & Zoning Department. 6. Construct a micro -path as depicted on the Preliminary plat March 15, 2005 and drawn by Briggs Engineering, Inc. Appropriate signage should be included in the micropath as to direct pedestrian traffic to the appropriate trail system. 7. All road drainage shall be contained on site in the roadside swales as depicted- No trees shall be placed in such a manner as to interfere with drainage. 8. 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 MCC 12-4-13, unless otherwise approved by Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District. Plans will need to be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association (ditch owners), with written approval or non -approval submitted to the Public Works Department. If lateral users association approval can not be obtained, plans will be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to final plat signature. 9. The applicant has not indicated who will own and operate the pressurized irrigation system within this development. Underground ear -round pressurized irrigation must be provided to all lots within this development. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of water. If the pressurized irrigation system within this development is to remain a private homeowners' association system, complete plans and specifications shall be reviewed by the Public Works Department as part of the development plan review process. A draft copy of the pressurized irrigation system O&M manual shall be submitted prior to plan approval. The applicant shall be required to utilize any existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a surface 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 final plat by the City Engineer. 10. A detailed fencing plan shall be submitted upon application of the final plat. Fencing along all canals and waterways shall be a minimum of 6' in height and constructed of non-combustible materials as to not interfere with regular maintenance of ditches and waterways by Nampa Meridian Irrigation District. If permanent fencing is not provided, AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZ.PP.CUP,doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 17 temporary construction fencing to contain debris must be installed around the perimeter prior to issuance of building permits. All fences shall taper down to 3 -feet maximum within 20 feet of all right-of-way. All fencing shall be installed in accordance with MCC 12-4-10. 11. Maintenance of all common areas shall be the responsibility of the Messina Meadows Homeowners' Association. 12. Staff is concerned about the potential effects of high groundwater in the proposed project area. Two significant waterways affect this property: the Ridenbaugh Canal along the entire northern boundary and Ten Mile Creek intersecting the project. Conventional wisdom holds that the shallow ground water table recedes once development occurs and agricultural irrigation ceases and waterways are tiled. However, every year a number of homeowners contact the Public Works Department regarding water in their crawl spaces in developments that have been completely built out. Applicant's engineer will 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 seasonal high groundwater elevation. 13. The approval of this proposed development shall be conditional on the applicant being able to obtain a letter of map revision from FEMA for the proposed modified flood plain boundaries or redesign the development to comply with Meridian City Code 10-6-5 regarding Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction. 14. Due to relatively high existing groundwater levels, applicant shall submit a Master Grading and Drainage plan as part of the development plans to be submitted with each phase of this development. The Master Grading and Drainage plan shall include at a minimum the following: a. Groundwater contours for this development at peak seasonal high depth. b. Finish floor elevation for all houses in this development. C. Elevation of crawl space for all houses in this development. d. Finish grade elevation at each lot corner. e. Drainage flow patterns on all lots. Applicant shall maintain a minimum of five ground water monitoring wells in project, at locations approved by the Public Works Department. Applicant shall continue monthly ground water monitoring for two years after final approval of each phase and provide information to the Public Works Department. If structural fill is to be placed on any lot, material specifications and compaction requirements shall be detailed and submitted to Public Works and the Building Department. If slab -on -grade construction is utilized in conjunction with typical footings, builders of each lot shall comply with all requirements contained in the International Building AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CLIP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZ,PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 18 Code regarding slab on grade construction. The builder of each lot shall provide fill material gradation certification and a minimum of one compaction testing report per 500 square feet of first floor area (including garage) and provide such reports to the Meridian Building Department prior to commencement of any framing. The Master Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Public Works Department prior to overall plan approval. Builders must provide finish floor and crawl space elevation certification for each house prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. 15. All residential construction, where foundations would be within soil Groups II through IV of the Unified Soils Classification System, shall comply with the International Residential Code R405.1, pertaining to the requirement of drains around all concrete foundations that retain earth and enclose habitable or usable spaces located below grade. Approved drainage systems shall be installed at or below the area to be protected and shall discharge by gravity or mechanical means to an approved drainage system. The applicant shall provide Public Works and the Building Department with detailed soil classification profile of each test hole as determined by Associated Earth Sciences Incorporated. 16. Sanitary sewer service to the western and southern phases of the development shall be via the future main located along Ten -Mile Creek, through Tuscany Subdivision and piped under the Ridenbaugh Canal, and the northeastern portion shall connect to Messina Village Subdivision. The Subdivision designer is to coordinate main sizing and routing with the Public Works Department to be in accordance with the approved master sewer plan. Applicant shall execute City of Meridian standard forms of easements, for any mains that are required to provide service. 17. Municipal water to this site shall be via extensions from existing mains in the Tuscany Development from the north. 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 forms of easements, for any mains that are required to provide service. 18. Other than the public street accesses approved by ACHD, direct lot access to Eagle Road and Amity Road are prohibited. A note shall be placed on the final plat restricting access to these roads. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS—PRELIMINARY PLAT 1. All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-12-3H. 2. Sidewalks shall be installed within the subdivision and on the perimeter of the subdivision pursuant to MCC 12-13-10-8. AZ -05-017, PP -05.019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadaws.AZYP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 19 3. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all fencing, landscaping, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to signature on the final plat. 4. A detailed landscape plan, in compliance with the landscape and subdivision ordinance and as noted in this report, shall be submitted for the subdivision with the final plat application. 5. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian Public Works Department. 6. Two -hundred -fifty and one -hundred -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. Final design locations and quantity are determined after power designs are completed by Idaho Power Company. The street light contractor shall obtain design and permit from the Public Works Department prior commencing installations. 7. Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed from the property shall be replaced by installing additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that were removed. Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for those trees that have to be mitigated. 8. Submit any up -dated groundwater/soils monitoring data, as collected and analyzed by a soils scientist, to the Public Works Department for review. Any drainage areas (detention/retention basins) must be designed to ensure that water will percolate or discharge with a period of time not to exceed 24 -hours for all storms up to and including a I00 -year storm events. Side slopes within drainage areas shall not exceed 3:1. Any portion of a drainage area not improved with sod/grass seed (or other approved landscaping) shall not count towards the required open space area. The project engineer should pay close attention to the results of field studies determining the groundwater, soil type & and characteristics during the design and construction phases. The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of 3 -feet above the highest established normal groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least 1 -foot above peak high groundwater. 9. The applicant shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office, 10. 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. 11. Compaction test results must be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material. 12. The applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZ.PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 20 construction inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to signature on the final plat per Resolution 02-374. 13. Staffs failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved annexation/conditional use does not relieve the applicant of responsibility for compliance. 14. Preliminary plat approval shall be subject to the expiration provisi 12-2-4. ons set forth in MCC CONDITIONAL USE ANALYSIS The Commission and Council shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each Proposed conditional use in terms of the following and may approve a conditional use permit if they shall find evidence presented at the hearing(s) is adequate to establish (11-17-3): A. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and all yards, open spaces, parking, landscaping and other features as may be required by this ordinance; As part of the Planned Development (PD) the applicant is requesting relief from the standard street frontage requirement and lot size requirement and standard setbacks, as required by Meridian City Code. See Special Consideration #1 below for detailed analysis. Staff finds that the subject property is large enough to accommodate the requested use and all other required features. Although the site is large enough to accommodate all of the features required by ordinance, the applicant has asked, through the Planned Development, to modify specific development standards. B. That the proposed use and development plan will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance; Staff finds that the proposed single-family residential subdivision, with a gross density of 3.58 dwelling units per acre, is generally harmonious with and in accordance with the 2002 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map, which designates the site to be "Medium Density Residential" and "Low Density Residential" (provided the Commission and Council grant the requested planned development). Please see Annexation & Zoning Analysis "A" above. C. That the design, construction, operation, and maintenance will be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will not adversely change the essential character of the same area; Please see Annexation & Zoning Analysis "E" above. AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZTP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 21 D. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed, will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity; Staff recommends that the Commission and Council rely upon public testimony, staff's analysis, and other agency comments when determining if the proposed uses will adversely affect other properties in the vicinity. E. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as highways, street, police, and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, sewer or that the person responsible for the establishment of proposed conditional use shall be able to provide adequately any such services; Please see Annexation & Zoning Analysis "G" and "H" above, the Other Agency/Department Comments and Conditions at the end of this report, and any comments that may be submitted to the City Clerk regarding this project. F. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; Please see Annexation & Zoning Analysis "H" above. G. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes, materials, equipment, and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors; Please see Annexation and Zoning Analysis "I" above. H. That the proposed use will have vehicular approaches to the property which shall be so designed as not to create an interference with traffic on surrounding public streets; Please see Annexation & Zoning Analysis "J" above. The Commission and Council should review any comments received from the ACHD provide for this project when determining this finding. I. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature considered to be of major importance. Please see Annexation & Zoning Analysis "K" above. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS—CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1. Reduced Standards: As stated earlier, the applicant is requesting modifications from standard ordinance requirements for street frontage and lot size. AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZ.PP.CUP,doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 22 Lot Size: The applicant has requested reduced lot sizes; the submitted preliminary plat has lots below the 6,500 square -foot minimum size. Therefore, a modification to the standard R-8 lot size of 6,500 square -feet is applicable. The proposed lot sizes range from 3,600 square -feet to 30,713 square -feet. Lot Frontage: The minimum requested street frontage is 40 -feet. There are lots that have between 40 -feet and 168 -feet of frontage (65 -feet is the minimum for the R-8 zone). The Lots located in Blocks 22 and 23 along the private streets and the lots to be accessed through Common Drives also require relief from the minimum street frontage. Staff is supportive of reducing the frontage for some of the lots as it provides lot diversity. Setbacks: The minimum requested setbacks as defined by the submittal of 3/14/05 is detailed above. Staff recommends that all street setbacks comply with these requests (See Site Specific Conditions --Preliminary Plat). Side yard setbacks shall be five (5) feet and rear yard setbacks shall be 15 feet. Staff would recommend even greater setbacks for lots along canals and waterways to help mitigate any NMID issues. 2. Amenities: MCC 12-6-2.A-3 requires two or more amenities to be provided as part of each planned development. The proposed amenities for the subject planned development include: a 8.5 -acre public park, an extensive open space lot system for multi -use pathways and a common lot with a clubhouse and a pool. The proposed open space makes up greater than 10% of the site, 5% minimum is required and it takes 10% to count open space as an amenity. However, on site parking for the public park has not been addressed by the applicant. On -street parking will be limited adjacent to the 8.5 acre park along the collector roadways. The applicant is proposing parking for the clubhouse located on Lot 3, Block 1 to be located off of Tusa Street. As proposed, staff believes the proposed park and open space areas provide sufficient amenities relative to the size of the proposed development. Landscaped open space means land exclusive of street rights-of- way and street buffers, except for right-of-way specifically dedicated for landscaping within a subdivision. The applicant states that the total open space areas account for 18.68 acres of which approximately 14 -acres count toward open space which meets the open space definition in the PD ordinance. No drainage lots, required street buffers, or canal buffers have been included in this calculation. 3. Elevations: The applicant has submitted several front elevation drawings for the proposed dwelling units. Staff believes that the dwelling units will be compatible with the adjoining uses, if the buildings are constructed as shown on the submitted elevations. Construction within Messina Meadows Subdivision should substantially comply with the elevations submitted by the applicant. Construction materials used on the structures should be approved by the City of Meridian Building Department and in accordance with the most recent Uniform Building Code. See Site Specific Condition ##4 below. SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1. The site plan prepared by Briggs Engineering, Inc, dated March 14, 2005, is approved, with the conditions listed herein. Applicant shall meet all of the requirements of the AZ -05-017, PP -05.019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZ.PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 23 Annexation/Zoning (AZ -05-017) and Preliminary Plat (PP -05-019) as a condition of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP -05-026). 2. The project shall conform to the R -S dimensional standards, except as follows. • Minimum frontage: 40 -feet (non cul-de-sac lots)(non common lots) • Minimum lot dimensions: 3,600 sq ft. • Minimum Setbacks shall be: Residential Building Setbacks - Front (Living Space) 15 -feet Front (Face of Garage) 20 -feet Rear 15 -feet Rear, side entry garage 5 -feet Interior Side* et Street Street Side 15 -feet * No additional setback per story Exemptions to residential Building Setbacks - For Blocks 22 and 23 the following shall apply: Setback from Parkway — 5 -Feet Setback from Private Street — 20 -Feet Construction within Messina Meadows Subdivision shall substantially comply with the elevations submitted by the applicant. Construction materials used on the structures shall be approved by the City of Meridian Building Department and in accordance with the most recent Uniform Building Code. Other A enc /De artment Comments & Conditions MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT One and two family dwellings will require a fire -flow of 1,000 gallons per minute available for duration of 2 hours to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of 500' apart. International Fire Code Appendix C 2. 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. Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department. a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 %" 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. d. Locations with fire hydrants shall have the curb painted red 10' to each side of the hydrant location. AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05426 Messina MCadows.A2,PP.CUp.d.0 Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 24 e. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on corners 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 of the IFC Section 509.5. 4. 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. 5. All entrance and internal roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside radius. 6. 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. 7. Provide a 20' wide Fire Lane for all internal roadways all roadways shall be marked in accordance with Appendix D Section D103.6 Signs. 8. Insure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of combustible vegetation. 9. Fire lanes and streets shall have a vertical clearance of 13'6". This includes mature landscaping. 10. 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. 11. To increase emergency access to the site a minimum of two points of access will be required for any portion of the project, which serves more than 50 homes. The applicant shall provide a stub street to the property to the (west/east/south). The two entrances should be separated by no less than % the diagonal measurement of the full development. 12. Building setbacks shall be per the International Building Code for one and two story construction. 13. 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 20' wide. Streets with less than a 29' street width shall have no parking. Streets with less than 33' shall have parking only on one side. These measurements shall be based on the face of curb dimension. 14. The proposed 491 -lot subdivision with an estimated 2.9 residents per household would have a total estimated population of 1423.9 residents at build out. 15. The proposed project lies outside the five-minute response zone goal. Achievement of this goal is subject to budgetary constraints and is intended to enhance the probability of a favorable outcome on a request for Basic Life Support. The budget constraints are AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZ.PP,CilP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 25 typically defined as capital outlay for facilities that are located within 1.5 miles from a given location and sufficient operational funds to staff the facilities. 16. The fire department requests that any :future signalization installed as the result of the development of this project be equipped with Opticom Sensors to ensure a safe and efficient response by fire and emergency medical service vehicles. This cost of this installation is to be borne by the developer 17. All portions of the buildings located on this project must be within 150' of a paved surface as measured around the perimeter of the building. 18. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the code official. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183). a. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). b. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). MERIDIAN PARKS DEPARTMENT 1. Pathway and Trail standards: The proposed pathway and/or trail shall meet the standards as set forth in the August 2003 Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Plan, pgs. 3-2 and 3-3, sections B & C. The pathway should connect through to Bellingham park subdivision. If Bellingham Park Subdivision fails to be approved the applicant shall provide on street connection from Lot 16 Block 16 to the Ten Mile Creek until such a time as an extension is possible. 2. Standard for City to assume Maintenance of a section of Pathway: The pathway must connect from one major arterial to another, and either an easement or ownership deed must be granted before the city will assume the maintenance of any section of pathway. 3. Minimum acreage standard for City Park: The City is willing to develop and maintain Community Parks, Urban Parks, and Neighborhood Parks. Neighborhood Parks will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The City may choose to maintain neighborhood parks at an acreage of seven acres or larger. It will be the responsibility of private homeowner groups or associations to develop and maintain the smaller mini parks and some Neighborhood Parks in their subdivision that the City does not maintain. Construction fill and grading must be approved by the Meridian Parks Director. 4. Standard for Mitigation of trees: The standard established in the City of Meridian Landscape Ordinance (MCC 12-13-13-6) will be followed. AZ -05-017, PP -05-019. CLIP -05-026 Messina Mcadows.AZ,PP,CUP.doc Planning & Zoning COmmission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 26 5. Standard Plan for Protection of Existing Trees during Construction: The standard established in the City of Meridian Landscape Ordinance (MCC 12-13-13) will be followed. MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. The proposed development and/or plat do not offer natural surveillance opportunities of the public areas. Prior to the next public hearing, the applicant shall meet with the Police Chief and/or Planning Staff to discuss features that increase visibility, including but not limited to: doors and windows that look out on the public areas, front porches, and adequate nighttime lighting. The site plan and/or landscaping plan shall be revised in accord with those discussions. 2. Any interior fencing shall allow visibility from the street or shall not exceed four feet in height if solid fencing is used. CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1. Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem. 2. Stormwater shall be pretreated through a grassy Swale prior to discharge to the subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water quality. 3. The Engineers and architects involved with the design of the subject project shall obtain current best management practices for stormwater disposal and design a stormwater management system that prevents groundwater and surface water degradation. SANITARY SERVICES 1- Please contact Bill Gregory at SSC (888-3999) for detailed review of your proposal and submit stamped (approved) plans with your certificate of zoning compliance application. 2. SSC will not provide trash pick-up services utilizing the common driveway. The developer shall install a concrete pad at the end of the common drive no more than five (5) feet behind the sidewalk. The pad shall be of sufficient area to accommodate the receptacles of the residences that take access from the common driveway. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT Site Specific Conditions of Approval Dedicate 48 -feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Amity Road and construct a 5 - foot concrete sidewalk located a minimum of 41 -feet from the centerline of Amity Road. OR Dedicate 38 -feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Amity Road and construct a 5 - foot concrete sidewalk located within the landscape buffer. Place the sidewalk within an easement. AZ -05-017, PP -OS -019, CUP -05-026 Messina Mcadc ws.AZ.PP.CUP.dOc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 27 2. Dedicate 48 -feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Eagle Road and construct a 5 - foot concrete sidewalk located a minimum of 41 -feet from the centerline of Eagle Road, OR Dedicate 38 -feet of right-of-way and construct a 5 -foot concrete sidewalk located within the landscape buffer. Place the sidewalk within an easement. 3. Construct a continuous left -turn lane on Eagle Road at the intersection of Eagle Road and East Mona Lisa Drive. Provide a minimum of 100 -feet of storage with shadow tapers for both the approach and departure directions. Coordinate the design of the turn lane with District staff. 4. Construct a right turn -lane on Amity Road at the intersection of Amity Road and Montague Way. Coordinate the design of the taper with District staff. 5. Construct a left -turn lane on Amity Road at the intersection of Amity Road and Montague Way. Provide a minimum of 100 -feet of storage with shadow tapers for both the approach and departure directions. Coordinate the design of the turn lane with District staff. 6. Shift East Mona Lisa Drive to intersect Eagle Road approximately 60 -feet to the north to directly align with Zaldia Lane. 7. Construct South Montague Way to intersect Amity Road at the east property line, as proposed. 8. Construct East Mona Lisa Drive as an alternative street section that includes two 17 -foot travel lanes with 2 -foot concrete ribbon curb and an 8 -foot drainage swale on both sides of the roadway within a total of 72 -feet of right-of-way. Construct a 5 -foot sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way within an easement (if it is determined that this development meets the criteria for the alternative street section). If it is determined that this site does not meet the established criteria, construct East Mona Lisa Drive as standard residential collector that includes a 36 -foot street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5 -foot concrete sidewalk within 50 -feet of right-of-way. Front on housing and direct lot access is prohibited regardless of the approved street section. 9. Construct Genoard Avenue and Deer Hill Drive as alternative street sections that include two 16 -foot travel lanes, 2 -foot concrete ribbons, 8 -foot drainage swales, 4 -foot detached concrete sidewalks, and 2 -foot utility easements (if the criteria for the alternative street section can be met) within a total of 64 -feet of right-of-way or construct Genoard Avenue and Deer Hill Drive as a standard residential street that includes a 36 -foot street section with railed curb, gutter, and 5 -foot concrete sidewalk within 50 -feet of right-of-way. 10. Construct South Montague Way (from Amity Road to East Santo Stefano Drive) as one half of a 36 -foot street section with vertical curb, gutter and sidewalk located on one side of the roadway and a 3 -foot gravel shoulder and an adequately sized barrow ditch on the A7,-05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Mmsina Meadows.AZ,PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: .lune 2, 2005 Page 28 unimproved portion of the roadway. Create a centerline within the roadway to sheet storm drainage appropriately. Front on housing and direct lot access is prohibited. 11. Construct a portion of East Taormina Drive (abutting the 3.0 -acre out parcel) as one half of a 36 -foot street section with rolled curb, gutter and sidewalk located on one side of the roadway and a 3 -foot gravel shoulder and an adequately sized barrow ditch on the unimproved portion of the roadway. Create a centerline within the roadway to sheet storm drainage appropriately. 12. Construct the remainder of the internal streets as alternative street sections that include two 16 -foot travel lanes with 2 -foot concrete ribbons and 8 -foot drainage swales on both sides of the roadway within 52 -feet of right-of-way. Construct a 4 -foot wide concrete sidewalk that is located outside of the right-of-way within an easement. If it is determined that this site does not meet the established criteria, construct the internal local roadways as standard 36 -foot street sections with curb, gutter, and 5 -foot concrete sidewalk within 50 -feet of right-of-way. 13. Extend East Deerhill Drive from the west property line approximately 210 -feet south of the north property line, as proposed. 14. Shift the proposed stub street (South Zisa Avenue) to the west to serve the 14.7 -acres site to the south. Construct the stub street in a location that is conducive to the redevelopment of the 14.7 -acre site to the south. Provide the District with a road trust for one half of the cost of constructing a bridge over the Ten Mile Creek. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub street that states, "this road will be extended in the future." 15. Construct a stub street (South Messina Way) to the south property line located approximately 399 -feet west of the east property line, as proposed. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub street that states, "this road will be extended in the future." 16. Construct South Montague Way as a "quasi -stub street" abutting the property line, as proposed. 17. Construct a stub street (South Burro Avenue) to the south property line that is located approximately 900 -feet west of Eagle Road, as proposed. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub street that states, "this road will be extended in the future." 18. Extend a stub street (South Burro Avenue) from the north property line into the site approximately 865 -feet west of Eagle Road, as proposed. 19. Extend a stub street (South Montague Avenue) from the north property line into the site approximately 1,440 -feet west of Eagle Road, as proposed. 20. Extend a stub street (South DaVinci Way) from the north property line into the site approximately 760 -feet east of the west property line, as proposed. AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadow9.AZ.PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 29 21. Construct three roundabouts within the subdivision. Design the roundabouts with 21 -foot street sections on either side of the center island with splitter islands and adequate signage. Coordinate the size and design of the roundabout with traffic services staff. 22. Construct the islands located within the public right-of-way a minimum of 4 -feet wide with a minimum area of 100 -square feet and should maintain a 21 -foot street section on either side of the island. All proposed landscape islands/medians within the public right- of-way dedicated by this plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. A note of this will be required on the final plat. 23. Construct one cul-de-sac turnaround within the subdivision (South Genoard Place), as proposed. Construct the turnaround to provide a minimum turning radius of 45 -feet. 24. Construct Decameron Lane, Ragusa Lane and Burro Lane as private roadways (if the City of Meridian approves them as private roadways). Pave the private roadways a minimum of 20 -feet wide and at least 30 -feet into the site beyond the edge of the public roadway and install pavement tapers with 15 -foot curb radii abutting the existing roadway edge. Provide a plan showing how the private road grade meets the public road. 25. Other than the access points that have specifically been approved with this application, direct lot access to Eagle Road and Amity Road is prohibited. A note will be required on the final plat stating these access restrictions. 26. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. Standard Conditions of Approval Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way. 2. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne by the developer. 3. Replace any existing damaged 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. 4. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file numbers) for details. 5. 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. AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZ.PP.CUP.doc Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council P&Z Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 Page 30 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance with Ordinance #200, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance. 9. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of- way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction. 10. 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 from the Ada County Highway District. 11, 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. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the submitted annexation/zoning (AZ -05-017), preliminary plat (PP -05-019), and conditional use permit (CUP -05-026) applications, with the conditions listed herein. AZ -05-017, PP -05-019, CUP -05-026 Messina Meadows.AZ.PRCUP.doc May 26, 2005 To: Tuscany Development, Inc. PO Box 344 Meridian Idaho 83680 Subject: Messina Meadows Subdivision 491 -Lot Single -Family Residential Subdivision West Side of Eagle Road Between Victory and Amity John S. Franden, President Sherry R. Huber, 1st Vice President David Bivens, 2nd Vice President Carol A. McKee, Commissioner Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner MAY 2 7 2005 City of Meridian City Clerk Office On March 25, 2005, the Ada County Highway District acted on your application for the above referenced project. The attached report lists site-specific requirements, conditions of approval and street improvements, which are required. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 208-387-6177. Sincerely,. Andrea N. Tuning L/ / Planner III v Right-of-way & Development Services, Planning Division CC: Project file, Construction Services, Utilities City of Meridian Briggs Engineering 1800 West Orchard Road Boise Idaho 83705 Ada County Highway District - 3775 Adams Street - Garden City, ID - 83714 - PH 208-387-6100 - FX 345-7650 - www.achd.ada.id.us Right -of -Way & Development Services 1' �Wt Planning Review Division CH -�- D This application requires Commission action due to; hesize; obthe 'deVelopment:: This .itein:is scheduled to be on the consent agenda on Wednesday May 25,'200&at 6-e01Am,, T'1wh Review-far,:thi&,i#eM, wa5:he/d;wlth_ i the applicant on Friday May 6, 2005. Pleasdrefer &th-d attaj%M-.rec�t gnt,.fGr i6 Rt. for reconsiderations3� . f; guidelines. Staff contact: Andrea N. Tuning L208-387--6 r77r `pone; h ,.: �.U$-38:7. fi393�fax,� •.- atunin.g@achd. ada.ld. us File Numbers: Messina Meadows Subdivision / MPP -05-019 / MAZ-05-017 / MCUP-05-026 Site address: West side of Eagle Road south of Victory Road Owner/Applicant: Tuscany Development, Inc PO Box 344 Meridian Idaho 83680 Representative: Briggs Engineering 1800 West Orchard Road Boise, Idaho 83705 Application Information: The applicant has submitted an application to the City of Meridian requesting annexation, rezone, conditional use and preliminary plat approval to construct a 491 -lot single-family residential subdivision on 136.72 -acres. The site is currently zoned RUT and is proposed to be rezoned to R-8. The site is located on the west side of Eagle Road approximately % of a mile south of Victory Road. Acreage: 136.72 -acres Current Zoning: RUT Proposed Zoning: R-8 Buildable Lots: 491 -Lots Common Lots: 67 -Lots Vicinity Map A. Findings of Fact 11, Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 4,690 additional vehicle trips per day based on the submitted traffic impact study. 12. Traffic Impact Study: A traffic impact study was required with this application. A traffic impact study was compiled by Dobie Engineering. A summary of the findings and recommendations have been compiled below: The site plan for the Messina Meadows Subdivision includes 490 single family residential lots and a park site. 1. At full buildout the site development will produce a total driveway volume of 4,690 vehicles per day with a PM peak hour loading of 495 vehicles per hour. 2. The proposed site access plan includes 1 all -movement driveway to Eagle Road and 1 access to Amity Road. 3. The Eagle/Amity intersection now operates with only moderate traffic congestion. Sufficient capacity does not exist with the current lane geometry to accommodate projected traffic volumes through the year 2007. Lane improvements and a traffic signal should be planned for this intersection. 4. The current ACHD work plan includes the reconstruction of the Eagle/Victory intersection by 2007. The ACHD CIP includes the widening of Eagle Road between Victory and Amity by fiscal years 2011-2015. 5. The proposed site access plan will meet generally acceptable standards (LOS "C). The average delay for vehicles exiting the site will be 17 seconds, and queue spillback from the arterial intersections will not block any of the proposed driveways. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. A left -turn lane should be added to the Eagle/Amity intersection to accommodate year 2007 traffic volumes. A future traffic signal will be required. 2. The proposed access to Amity Road will require the construction of a left -turn lane plus a right - turn deceleration lane. 3. Improvements to Eagle Road will require a continuous 2 -way left -turn lane that connects with the planned improvements at the Kingsbridge Subdivision entrance. STAFF COMMENTS 1. A signal will be needed at the intersection of Amity Road and Eagle Road in the near future. The District has this intersection included in the Capital Improvements Plan to be reconstructed in 2011 to 2015. 2. The traffic impact study shows the Eagle Road / Victory Road intersection operating at a LOS C in buildout year (2007) and the Eagle Road / Amity Road intersection operating at a LOS D in buildout year. The levels of service of these intersections assume that Eagle Road will be constructed as a 5 -lane roadway. 13.. Impact Fees: There will be an impact -fee that is assessed and due prior to issuance of a building permit. The assessed impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is in effect at that time. - 14. Site Information: The site has four existing _single-family dwellings and is primarily agricultural in nature. 15. Description of Adjacent Surrounding.Area: a. North: Messina Village Subdivision b. South: 14.7, 6.58, 3.0, 23.4 and 27.49 -acres (zoned RUT) 2 c. East: 27.49 -acres (zoned RUT) and Eagle Road d. West: Bellingham Park Subdivision 6. Impacted Roadways Eagle_ Road: Frontage: Functional Street Classification: Traffic count: Level of Service: Speed limit: An acceptable Level of Service COMPASS Planning Thresholds Amily Road: Frontage: Functional Street Classification: Traffic count: Level of Service: Speed limit: An acceptable Level of Service COMPASS Planning Thresholds 1,321 -feet Minor Arterial South of Victory was 4,989 on 2-14-02 Better than C 50 MPH for this segment of roadway is a Level of Service D based on 399 -feet Minor Arterial West of Eagle Road was 4,439 on 2-14-02 Better than C 50 MPH for this segment of roadway is a Level of Service D based on 7. Roadway Improvements Adjacent To and Near the Site Eagle Road is improved with 24ravel lanes with NO curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. Amity Road is improved with 2 -travel lanes with NO curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. 8. Existing Right -of -Way Eagle Road has a total of 50 to 73 -feet of right-of-way (25 -feet of right-of-way). Amity Road has a total of 50 -feet of right-of-way (25 -feet of right-of-way). 9. Site History The District has not previously reviewed a development application on this site. 10. Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Program Eagle Road (from Victory Road to Amity Road) is identified as project #17 in the District's Capital Improvements Plan. Eagle Road is anticipated to be widened to 3 -traffic lanes with curb, gutter and sidewalk in 2011 to 2015. This segment of Amity Road is not included in the District's Five Year Work Program or Capital Improvements Plan. 11. Other Development in Area On July 24, 2002, the Commission reviewed and approved Messina Village Subdivision (aka Tuscany Lakes Subdivision). Messina Village Subdivision was a 455 -lot residential subdivision on 196.20 - acres. Messina Village Subdivision is located directly to the north of this site. On September 1, 2004 reviewed and approved Bellingham Subdivision. Bellingham Subdivision was a 166 -lot residential subdivision on 43.18 -acres. Bellingham Park is located directly to the west of this site. 101 B. Findings for Consideration Eagle Road — Right -of -Way and Improvements District policy requires 96 -feet of right-of-way on arterial roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 5 -lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5 -foot concrete detached sidewalks and bike lanes. District policy requires 7 -foot wide attached (or 5 -foot detached) concrete sidewalk on all collector roadways and arterial roadways (7204.7.2). Eagle Road is currently in the District's Capital Improvements Plan to be improved to 3 -traffic lanes with vertical curb, gutter and sidewalk. Due to the fact that Eagle Road is included in the Capital Improvements plan for a 3 -lane roadway, the District can purchase 35 -feet of right- of-way from the centerline of Eagle Road with impact fee funds. Staff is recommending that the District acquire additional right-of-way on Eagle Road that will accommodate for 5 -traffic lanes in the future. The additional right-of-way can be purchased utilizing corridor Preservation funds. Staff is providing the applicant with two options: 1. The applicant may dedicate 48 -feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Eagle Road and construct a 5 -foot concrete sidewalk located a minimum of 41 -feet from the centerline of Eagle Road. OR 2. The applicant may dedicate 38 -feet of right-of-way and construct a 5 -foot concrete sidewalk located within the landscape buffer. The applicant will be required to place the sidewalk within an easement. 2. Amity Road — Right -of -Way and Improvements District policy requires 96 -feet of right-of-way on arterial roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 5 -lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5 -foot concrete detached sidewalks and bike lanes. District policy requires 7 -foot wide attached (or 5 -foot detached) concrete sidewalk on all collector roadways and arterial roadways (7204.7.2). Amity Road is not included in the District's Five Year Work Program or Capital Improvements Plan. As such, the District can not purchase right-of-way utilizing impact fee funds. Staff is recommending that the District acquire right-of-way on Amity Road that will accommodate for 5 -traffic lanes in the future utilizing corridor preservation funds. Staff is providing the applicant with two options: L The applicant may dedicate 48 -feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Amity Road and construct a 5 -foot concrete sidewalk located a minimum of 41 -feet from the centerline of Amity Road. OR 2. The applicant may dedicate 38 -feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Amity Road and construct a 5 -foot concrete sidewalk located within the landscape buffer. The applicant will be required to place the sidewalk within an easement. 3. Turn Lanes on Eagle Road District policy 3004.1, 72-F8, AASHTO guidelines and the MUTCD guidelines require the turn lane to be constructed to provide a minimum of 100 -feet of storage with shadow tapers for both the approach and departure directions. Coordinate the design of the turn lane with District staff. According to the submitted traffic impact study, a continuous left -turn lane should be constructed on Eagle Road at the intersection of East Mona Lisa Drive. This turn lane should connect with the left turn -lane that is anticipated to be constructed as a part of Kingsbridge Subdivision. The applicant should construct a continuous left -turn lane on Eagle Road at the 4 intersection of East Mona Lisa Drive. Provide a minimum of 100 -feet of storage with shadow tapers for both the approach and departure directions. Coordinate the design of the turn lane with District staff. 4. Turn Lanes on Amity Road District policy 3004.1 and AASHTO Guidelines require tapers to be constructed on a varying basis contingent upon the posted speed limit. Coordinate the design of the taper with District staff. District policy 3004.1, 72-F8, AASHTO guidelines and the MUTCD guidelines require the turn lane to be constructed to provide a minimum of 100 -feet of storage with shadow tapers for both the approach and departure directions. Coordinate the design of the turn lane with District staff. • According to the submitted traffic impact study, a right turn -lane should be constructed on Amity Road at the intersection of Montague Way. The applicant should construct a right turn - lane on Amity Road at the intersection of Montague Way. Coordinate the design of the taper with District staff. • According to the submitted traffic impact study, a left -turn lane should be constructed on Amity Road at the intersection of Montague Way. The applicant should construct a left -turn lane on Amity Road at the intersection of Montague Way. Provide a minimum of 100 -feet of storage with shadow tapers for both the approach and departure directions. Coordinate the design of the turn lane with District staff. 5. Roadway Offsets Intersecting Eagle Road District policy 7204.11.6 states that the optimum spacing for collector intersections along arterial roadways is 1,700 -feet to allow adequate signal spacing. The minimum spacing that is acceptable for collector intersections along arterials is 1,300 -feet. District policy 7204.11.6, requires local roadways to align or offset a minimum of 300 -feet from an arterial roadway (measured centerline to centerline). The applicant is proposing to construct the main entrance of the subdivision (East Mona Lisa Drive) to intersect Eagle Road approximately 720 -feet south of the north property line. This collector roadway is proposed to offset Zaldia Lane by approximately 60 -feet (measured centerline to centerline). District policy requires roadways intersecting arterial roadways to align or meet the minimum offsets established by District policy. To create a safe and efficient intersection and comply with District policy, the applicant should shift East Mona Lisa Drive approximately 60 -feet to the north to directly align with Zaldia Lane. Intersecting Amity Road District policy 7204.11.6, requires local roadways to align or offset a minimum of 300 -feet from an arterial roadway (measured centerline to centerline). • The applicant is proposing to construct an entrance to the subdivision (South Montague Way) to intersect Amity Road at the east property line. Due to the fact that there are no driveways or roadways within this area, this proposed location meets District policy and should be approved with this application. Internal Offsets District policy 7204.11.6, requires local roadways to align or offset a minimum of 125 -feet from another local roadway (measured centerline to centerline). District policy 7204.11.6, requires local roadways to align or offset a minimum of 150 -feet from a residential collector roadway (measured centerline to centerline). 5 • All of the internal roadway intersections meet or exceed the minimum offsets established by District policy. 6. Internal Street Sections Collectors District policy 72-F1A, 7202.3.2 and 7202.3.5, requires that residential collectors be constructed as 36 -foot street sections with curb, gutter and 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalks with no front -on housing. The access restrictions for these street segments should be stated on the final plat. Unless otherwise noted, parking should be prohibited on these street segments. Coordinate the signage Program with District staff. The applicant has proposed to construct East Mona Lisa Drive as an alternative street section that includes 2 -traffic lanes with a center island. The proposed street section includes two 17 - foot travel lanes with 2 -foot concrete ribbon curb and an 8 -foot drainage swale on both sides of the roadway within a total of 724eet of right-of-way. The applicant is proposing to construct a 4 -foot sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way within an easement. On February 25, 2004, the ACHD Commission approved a policy allowing the use of an alternative street section. The policy set forth the criteria that had to be met in order to utilize the alternative section and design details. The applicant should work with the District's Plan Review Staff to determine whether or not this site meets the criteria that were established for utilizing the alternative street section. The proposal to construct a 4 -foot concrete sidewalk on a residential collector does not meet District policy. District policy requires the construction of a 5 -foot concrete sidewalk (minimum) on ALL residential collector roadways. The applicant should construct a 5 -foot concrete sidewalk on East Mona Lisa Drive (regardless of the street section that is approved). If it is determined that this site does not meet the established criteria, then the applicant will be required to construct East Mona Lisa Drive as standard residential collector that includes a 36 -foot street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5 -foot concrete sidewalk within 50 -feet of right-of-way. Due to the fact that this roadway has been classified as a residential collector roadway (from Eagle Road to South DaVinci Way), front on housing and direct lot access will be prohibited. 28 -Foot Street Section within 42 -Feet of Right -of -Way District policy 7204.4.1 states that right-of-way widths for all streets and highways shall not be less than 50 -feet wide except in unusual cases. Any request to the District to approve a street with a right-of-way width less than 50 must prove by clear convincing evidence that the facts and circumstances of the development warrant a finding of an exceptional case. The applicant must show that the roadway will be used for residential purposes, there will be no possibility that the street will be extended in the near future and the traffic volumes on the street are not forecast to exceed 200 vehicles per day. District policy7240.4.3 allows a developer to construct a local urban residential street with a reduced width of 29 -feet from back -of -curb to back -of -curb with curb, gutter and sidewalk. Policy restricts parking on reduced street sections. The applicant is proposing to construct Genoard Avenue and Deer Hill Drive as alternative street sections that include two 12 -foot travel lanes with 2 -foot concrete ribbons and 8 -foot drainage swales on both sides of the roadway within 44 -feet of right-of-way. The applicant is prgposing to construct a 4 -foot sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way within an easement. On February 25, 2004, the ACHD Commission approved a policy allowing the use of an alternative street section. The policy set forth the criteria that had to be met in order to utilize the alternative section and design details. The applicant should work with the District's Plan Review Staff to determine whether or not this site meets the criteria that were established for utilizing the alternative street section. This street section does not meet District policy. District policy does have a reduced street section that allows the construction of a 29 -foot street section with vertical curb, gutter and a 5 -foot attached concrete sidewalk (or 4 -foot detached concrete sidewalk) within 42 -feet of right-of-way if the development is solely residential and the street will carry less than 200 vehicle trips per day. Genoard Avenue and Deer Hill Drive are solely residential but they are anticipated to carry more than 200 vehicle trips per day. Due to the fact that the proposed street section does not meet District policy and the street would not qualify for the reduced street section with the reduced right-of-way, the applicant should construct Genoard Avenue and Deer Hill Drive as the standard alternative street section that includes 16 -foot travel lanes, 2 -foot concrete ribbons, 8 -foot drainage swales, 4 -foot concrete sidewalks, and 2 -foot utility easements on both sides of the roadway (if the criteria for the alternative street section can be met) or as a standard residential street that includes a 36 -foot street section with rolled curb, gutter, and 5 -foot concrete sidewalk within 50 -feet of right-of-way. Half Street (Half of a 36 -Foot Street Section with a Minimum of 24 -Feet of Pavement) District policy 7203.4.2 states "if a proposed development abuts an unpaved street or streets the developer shall construct one-half of the full street improvements, including curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk plus additional pavement widening beyond the centerline established for the street to provide a minimum 24 -feet wide paved surface. A 3 -foot wide gravel shoulder and a drainage swale sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff shall be constructed on the unimproved side. This street section shall be constructed within a minimum 40 -foot right-of-way." The applicant is proposing to construct South Montague Way (from Amity Road to East Santo Stefano Drive) as 28 -feet of pavement with a 2 -foot ribbon curb and an 8 -foot drainage swale on one side of the roadway with a 2 -foot gravel shoulder on the other side of the roadway within 42 -feet of right-of-way. The applicant is proposing to construct a 4 -foot concrete sidewalk outside of the right-of-way abutting the improved side of the roadway that is located within an easement. The applicant is proposing to not construct a centerline and is proposing to sheet the storm drainage onto one side of the roadway. This segment of South Montague Way is proposed to be a residential collector with no front on housing. The proposed street section does not meet District policy in regard to pavement width, sidewalk width or design standards. District policy requires "half streets" to be constructed with one-half of a street section with a minimum pavement width of 24 -feet. District policy also requires the construction of a 5 -foot (minimum) concrete sidewalk on ALL residential collector roadways. The applicant should construct the "half street' as one half of a 36 -foot street section with curb, gutter and a 5 -foot (minimum) concrete sidewalk located on one side of the roadway and a 3 -foot gravel shoulder and an adequately sized barrow ditch on the unimproved portion of the roadway. The applicant should also create a centerline within the roadway to sheet storm drainage appropriately. The applicant is proposing to construct East Taormina Drive (abutting the 3.0 -acre out parcel) as 28 -feet of pavement with a 2 -foot ribbon curb and an 8 -foot drainage Swale on one side of the roadway with a 2 -foot gravel shoulder on the other side of the roadway within 42 -feet of right-of-way. The applicant is proposing to construct sidewalk outside of the right-of-way on the improved side of the roadway that is located within an easement. The applicant is proposing to not construct a centerline and is proposing to sheet the storm drainage onto one side of the roadway. This does not meet District policy. District policy requires "half streets" to be constructed with one-half of a street section with a minimum pavement width of 24 -feet. The applicant should construct the "half street" as one half of a 36 -foot street section with curb, gutter and a sidewalk located on one side of the roadway and a 3 -foot gravel shoulder and an adequately sized barrow ditch on the unimproved portion of the roadway. The applicant should also create a centerline within the roadway to sheet storm drainage appropriately. 36 -Foot Street Section within 52 -Feet of Right -of -Way District policy 7204.4.2 states, "developments with any buildable lot that is less that 1 -acre in size will typically provide streets having a minimum pavement width of 32 -feet with curb, gutter and sidewalks. Irl The total street width shall be 36 -feet from back -of -curb to back -of -curb. Variations of this width may be allowed, depending on traffic volumes forecast to be generated by the development. Concrete sidewalks shall be a minimum of 5 -feet in width unless they are separated from the curb 5 -feet or more in which case the sidewalk shall be a minimum of 4 -feet in width. The applicant is proposing to construct the remainder of the internal streets as alternative street sections that include two 16 -foot travel lanes with 2 -foot concrete ribbons and 8 -foot drainage swales on both sides of the roadway within 52 -feet of right-of-way. The applicant is proposing to construct a 4 -foot wide concrete sidewalk that is located outside of the right-of- way within an easement. On February 25, 2004, the ACHD Commission approved a policy allowing the use of an alternative street section. The policy set forth the criteria that had to be met in order to utilize the alternative section and design details. The applicant should work with the District's Plan Review Staff to determine whether or not this site meets the criteria that were established for utilizing the alternative street section. If it is determined that this site does not meet the established criteria, then the applicant will be required to construct the internal local roadways as standard 36 -foot street sections with curb, gutter, and 5 -foot concrete sidewalk. 7. Stub Streets District policy 7203.5.1 states that the street design in a proposed development shall cause no undue hardship to adjoining property. An adequate and convenient access to adjoining property for use in future development may be required. If a street ends at the development boundary, it shall meet the requirements of sub section 7205, "non -continuous streets." District policy 7205.5 states that stub streets will be required to provide intra -neighborhood circulation or to provide access to adjoining properties. Stub streets will conform with the requirements described in Section 7204.5, 7204.6 and 7204.7, except a temporary cul-de-sac will not be required if the stub street has a length no greater than 150 -feet. A sign shall be installed at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE". In addition, a stub street must meet the following conditions: 1. A stub street shall be designed to slope towards the street intersection and drain surface water toward that intersection; unless a satisfactory storm drain system is installed. 2. The District may require appropriate covenants guaranteeing that the stub street will remain free of obstructions. • The applicant is proposing to extend East Deerhill Drive from the west property line approximately 210 -feet south of the north property line. District staff is supportive of the applicant's proposal due to the fact that this stub street was approved as a part of Bellingham Park Subdivision and was anticipated to be extended in the future. The applicant is proposing to construct a stub street (South Zisa Avenue) to the south property line located approximately 1,265 -feet west of the east property line. This stub street is proposed to serve the 6.8 -acre site located to the south. District staff is not supportive of the location of this stub street due to the fact that this stub street could not be extended in the future. The applicant should shift the stub street to the west to serve the 14.7 -acre site to the south. The stub street should be placed in a location that conducive to the redevelopment of the 14.7 -acre site to the south. The applicant should also be required to provide the District with a road trust for one half of the cost of constructing a bridge over the Ten Mile Creek. • The applicant is proposing to construct a stub street (South Messina Way) to the south property line located approximately 399 -feet west of the east property line. This stub street is anticipated to serve the 3.0 -acre site located to the south of this site. District staff is supportive of the applicant's proposal. 0 • The applicant is proposing to construct South Montague Way as a half street section abutting the property line. By constructing the roadway adjacent to the property line, the applicant is proposing to construct a "quasi -stub street." This roadway is considered a "quasi stub street" due to the fact that it is a public roadway that will provide the 27.49 -acre site to the east with access to the public transportation system. Staff is supportive of the applicant's proposal. • The applicant is proposed to construct a stub street (South Burro,Avenue) to the south property line that is located approximately 900 -feet west of Eagle Road. This stub street is anticipated to serve the 27 -49 -acre site that is located directly to the south. Staff is supportive of the applicant's proposal. • The applicant is proposing to extend a stub street (South Burro Avenue) from the north property line into the site approximately 865 -feet west of Eagle Road. District staff is supportive of the applicant's proposal due to the fact that this stub street was approved as a part of Messina Hills Subdivision (aka Tuscany Lakes Subdivision) and was anticipated to be extended in the future. • The applicant is proposing to extend a stub street (South Montague Avenue) from the north property line into the site approximately 1,440 -feet west of Eagle Road. District staff is supportive of the applicant's proposal due to the fact that this stub street was approved as a part of Messina Hills Subdivision (aka Tuscany Lakes Subdivision) and was anticipated to be extended in the future. • The applicant is proposing to extend a stub street (South DaVinci Way) from the north property line into the site approximately 760 -feet east of the west property line. District staff is supportive of the applicant's proposal due to the fact that this stub street was approved as a part of Messina Hills Subdivision (aka Tuscany Lakes Subdivision) and was anticipated to be extended in the future: 8. Roundabouts - District policy District policy 7202.7 and 7207.5 and the local Fire District standards require that roundabouts be designed with 21 -foot street sections on either side of the center island. The applicant will be required to dedicate the roadway right-of-way plus the additional width of the island. The applicant will also be required to construct splitter islands and adequate signage to provide the traveling public to recognize the directional split of traffic. Coordinate the size and design of the roundabout with traffic services staff. • The applicant is proposing to construct three roundabouts within the subdivision. The applicant will be required to design the roundabouts with 21 -foot street sections on either side of the center island with splitter islands and adequate signage. Coordinate the size and design of the roundabout with traffic services staff. 9. Islands District policy 7202.7 and 7207.5 require islands to be constructed a minimum of 4 -feet wide with a minimum area of 100 -square feet and designed to safely channel traffic. The roadway on either side of the traffic island should maintain a minimum of a 21 -foot street section. District policy also requires 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 design should be reviewed and approved by ACHD's Development staff. • The applicant is proposing to construct several islands within the public right-of-way. The applicant should construct the islands a minimum of 4 -feet wide with a minimum area of 100 - square feet and should maintain a 21 -foot street section on either side of the island. 10. Turnarounds District policy 7205.2.1 requires turnarounds to be constructed to provide a minimum turning radius of 45 -feet. The applicant should also be required to provide a minimum of a 29 -foot street section on either side of any proposed center islands within the turnarounds. The medians should be constructed a minimum of 4 -feet wide to total a minimum of a 100 -square foot area. • The applicant is proposing to construct one cul-de-sac turnaround within the subdivision (South Genoard Place). The applicant should construct the turnaround to provide a minimum turning radius of 45 -feet. 11. Private Streets District policy 7205.6, other jurisdictions in Ada County establish the requirements for private streets. The District retains authority and will review the proposed intersection of a private and public street for compliance with District intersection policies and standards. If the City of Meridian approves the private road, the applicant shall be required to pave the private roadway a minimum of 20 to 24 -feet wide and at least 30 -feet into the site beyond the edge of the public roadway and install pavement tapers with 15 -foot curb radii abutting the existing roadway edge. The applicant should provide a plan showing how the private road grade meets the public road. District Policy requires a design approach speed of 20 MPH and a maximum intersection approach grade of 2% for at least 40 -feet. Street name and stop signs are required for the private road. The signs may be ordered through the District. Verification of the correct, approved name of the road is required. ACHD does not make any assurances that the private road, which is a part of this application, will be accepted as a public road if such a request is made in the future. Substantial redesign and reconstruction costs may be necessary in order to qualify this road for public ownership and maintenance. • The applicant is proposing to construct Decameron Lane, Ragusa Lane and Burro Lane as private roadways. The location of the private roadways meets District policy and should be approved with this application. 12. Other Access Eagle Road and Amity Road are classified as arterial roadways. Other than the access points that have specifically been approved with this application, direct lot access to Eagle Road and Amity Road is prohibited. A note will be required on the final plat stating these access restrictions. C. Special Notification to the Applicant and the City of Meridian The applicant is proposing to construct an alternative street section that includes the use of drainage swales. There are a number of narrow lots within this subdivision. Due to the fact that the driveways are anticipated to be a minimum of 20 -feet in width, the proposed swale area may not accommodate the storm water drainage that is created by the streets and driveways. The applicant may be required to provide a larger swale area to accommodate for the storm water drainage. D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval Dedicate 48 -feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Amity Road and construct a 5 -foot concrete sidewalk located a minimum of 41 -feet from the centerline of Amity Road. OR Dedicate 38 -feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Amity Road and construct a 5 -foot concrete sidewalk located within the landscape buffer. Place the sidewalk within an easement. 10 2. Dedicate 48 -feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Eagle Road and construct a 5 -foot concrete sidewalk located a minimum of 41 -feet from the centerline of Eagle Road. OR Dedicate 38 -feet of right-of-way and construct a 5 -foot concrete sidewalk located within the landscape buffer. Place the sidewalk within an easement. 3. Construct a continuous left4urn lane on Eagle Road at the intersection of Eagle Road and East Mona Lisa Drive. Provide a minimum of 100 -feet of storage with shadow tapers for both the approach and departure directions. Coordinate the design of the turn lane with District staff. 4. Construct a right turn -lane on Amity Road at the intersection of Amity Road and Montague Way. Coordinate the design of the taper with District staff. 5. Construct a left -turn lane on Amity Road at the intersection of Amity Road and Montague Way. Provide a minimum of 100 -feet of storage with shadow tapers for both the approach and departure directions. Coordinate the design of the turn lane with District staff. 6. Shift East Mona Lisa Drive to intersect Eagle Road approximately 60 -feet to the north to directly align with Zaldia Lane. 7. Construct South Montague Way to intersect Amity Road at the east property line, as proposed. 8. Construct East Mona Lisa Drive as an alternative street section that includes two 17 -foot travel lanes with 2 -foot concrete ribbon curb and an 8 -foot drainage swale on both sides of the roadway within a total of 72 -feet of right-of-way. Construct a 5 -foot sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way within an easement (if it is determined that this development meets the criteria for the alternative street section). If it is determined that this site does not meet the established criteria, construct East Mona Lisa Drive as standard residential collector that includes a 36 -foot street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5 -foot concrete sidewalk within 50 -feet of right-of-way. Front on housing and direct lot access is prohibited regardless of the approved street section. 9. Construct Genoard Avenue and Deer Hill Drive as alternative street sections that include two 16 -foot travel lanes, 2 -foot concrete ribbons, 8 -foot drainage swales, 4 -foot detached concrete sidewalks, and 2 -foot utility easements (if the criteria for the alternative street section can be met) within a total of 64 -feet of right-of-way or construct Genoard Avenue and Deer Hill Drive as a standard residential street that includes a 36 -foot street section with rolled curb, gutter, and 5 -foot concrete sidewalk within 50 -feet of right-of-way. 10. Construct South Montague Way (from Amity Road to East Santo Stefano Drive) as one half of a 36 - foot street section with vertical curb, gutter and sidewalk located on one side of the roadway and a 3 - foot gravel shoulder and an adequately sized barrow ditch on the unimproved portion of the roadway. Create a centerline within the roadway to sheet storm drainage appropriately. Front on housing and direct lot access is prohibited. 11. Construct a portion of East Taormina Drive (abutting the 3.0 -acre out parcel) as one half of a 36 -foot street section with rolled curb, gutter and sidewalk located on one side of the roadway and a 3 -foot gravel shoulder and an adequately sized barrow ditch on the unimproved portion of the roadway. Create a centerline within the roadway to sheet storm drainage appropriately. 12. Construct the remainder of the internal streets as alternative street sections that include two 16 -foot travel lanes with 2 -foot concrete ribbons and 8 -foot drainage swales on both sides of the roadway within 52 -feet of right-of-way. Construct a 4 -foot wide concrete sidewalk that is located outside of the right-of-way within an easement. If it is determined that this site does not meet the established criteria, construct the internal local roadways as standard 36 -foot street sections with curb, gutter, and 5 -foot concrete sidewalk within 50 -feet of right-of-way. 11 13. Extend East Deerhill Drive from the west property line approximately 210 -feet south of the north property line, as proposed. 14. Shift the proposed stub street (South Zisa Avenue) to the west to serve the 14.7 -acres site to the south. Construct the stub street in a location that is conducive to the redevelopment of the 14.7 -acre site to the south, Provide the District with a road trust for one half of the cost of constructing a bridge over the Ten Mile Creek. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub street that states, "this road will be extended in the future." 15. Construct a stub street (South Messina Way) to the south property line located approximately 399 - feet west of the east property line, as proposed. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub street that states, "this road will be extended in the future." 16. Construct South Montague Way as a "quasi -stub street" abutting the property line, as proposed. 17. Construct a stub street (South Burro Avenue) to the south property line that is located approximately 900 -feet west of Eagle Road, as proposed. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub street that states, "this road will be extended in the future." 18. Extend a stub street (South Burro Avenue) from the north property line into the site approximately 865 -feet west of Eagle Road, as proposed. 19. Extend a stub street (South Montague Avenue) from the north property line into the site approximately 1,440 -feet west of Eagle Road, as proposed. 20. Extend a stub street (South DaVinci Way) from the north property line into the site approximately 760 - feet east of the west property line, as proposed. 21. Construct three roundabouts within the subdivision. Design the roundabouts with 21 -foot street sections on either side of the center island with splitter islands and adequate signage. Coordinate the size and design of the roundabout with traffic services staff. 22. Construct the islands located within the public right-of-way a minimum of 4 -feet wide with a minimum area of 100 -square feet and should maintain a 21 -foot street section on either side of the island. All Proposed landscape islands/medians within the public right-of-way dedicated by this plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. A note of this will be required on the final plat. 23. Construct one cul-de-sac turnaround within the subdivision (South Genoard Place), as proposed. Construct the turnaround to provide a minimum turning radius of 45 -feet. 24. Construct Decameron Lane, Ragusa Lane and Burro Lane as private roadways (if the City of Meridian approves them as private roadways). Pave the private roadways a minimum of 20 -feet wide and at least 30 -feet into the site beyond the edge of the public roadway and install pavement tapers with 15 -foot curb radii abutting the existing roadway edge. Provide a plan showing how the private road grade meets the public road. 25. Other than the access points that have specifically been approved with this application, direct lot access to Eagle Road and Amity Road is prohibited. A note will be required on the final plat stating these access restrictions. 26. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. 12 D. Standard Conditions of Approval Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way. 2. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne by the developer. 3. Replace any existing damaged 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. 4. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file numbers) for details. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance with Ordinance #200, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance. 9. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction. 10. 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 from the Ada County Highway District. 11. 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. E. Conclusions of Law The proposed site plan is approved, if all of the Site Specific and Standard Conditions of Approval are satisfied. 13 2. ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an undue burden on the existing vehicular transportation system within the vicinity impacted by the proposed development. Attachments 1. Vicinity Map 2. Site Plan 3. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines 14 -j I"',. --- Paw A am WAD iEp 1407EA 20 M E - Eff. • Z41-1— "n 17 I -7 --j .. . . ....... .. C) A C) 'WMNA YILLAOE 4& 1 Cl E. AMITY ROAD Ix w Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action: A Commissioner, a member of ACHD staff or any other person objecting to any final action taken by the Commission may request reconsideration of that action, provided the request is not for a reconsideration of an action previously requested to be reconsidered, an action whose provisions have been partly and materially carried out, or an action that has created a contractual relationship with third parties. a. Only a Commission member who voted with the prevailing side can move for reconsideration, but the motion may be seconded by any Commissioner and is voted on by all Commissioners present. If a motion to reconsider is made and seconded it is subject to a motion to postpone to a certain time. b. The request must be in writing and delivered to the Secretary of the Highway District no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day prior to the Commission's next scheduled regular meeting following the meeting at which the action to be reconsidered was taken. Upon receipt of the request, the Secretary shall cause the same to be placed on the agenda for that next scheduled regular Commission meeting. c. The request for reconsideration must be supported by written documentation setting forth new facts and information not presented at the earlier meeting, or a changed situation that has developed since the taking of the earlier vote, or information establishing an error of fact or law in the earlier action. The request may also be supported by oral testimony at the meeting. d. If a motion to reconsider passes, the effect is the original matter is in the exact position it occupied the moment before it was voted on originally. It will normally be returned to ACHD staff for further review. The Commission may set the date of the meeting at which the matter is to be returned. The Commission shall only take action on the original matter at a meeting where the agenda notice so provides. e. At the meeting where the original matter is again on the agenda for Commission action, interested persons and ACHD staff may present such written and oral testimony as the President of the Commission determines to be appropriate, and the Commission may take any action the majority of the Commission deems advisable. If a motion to reconsider passes, the applicant may be charged a reasonable fee, to cover administrative costs, as established by the Commission. iF-1 Development Process Checklist ®Submit a development application to a City or to the County ®The City or the County will transmit the development application to ACRD ®The ACHD Planning Review Division will receive the development application to review ®The Planning Review Division will do one of the following: []Send a "No Review" letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific requirements at this time. ❑Send a "Comply With" letter to the applicant stating that if the development is within a platted subdivision or part of a previous development application and that the site specific requirements from the previous development also appl: to this development application. ❑Write a Staff Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy. ®Write a Commission Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy. ®The Planning Review Division will hold a Technical Review meeting for all Staff and Commission Level reports. ❑For ALL development applications, including those receiving a "No Review" or "Comply With" letter: • The applicant should submit two (2) sets of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development RevieN Division for plan review and assessment of impact fees. (Note: if there are no site improvements required by ACHD, then architectural plans may be submitted for purposes of impact fee calculation.) • The applicant is required to get a permit from Construction Services (ACHD) for ANY work in the right-of-way, includinf but not limited to, driveway approaches, street improvements and utility cuts. ❑Pay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval. DID YOU REMEMBER: Construction (Zone) ❑ Driveway or Property Approach(s) • Submit a `Driveway Approach Request" form to Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Construction (for approval by Development Services & Traffic Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval. ❑ Working In the ACHD Right -of -Way • Four business days prior to starting work have a bonded contractor submit a "Temporary Highway Use Permit Application" to ACHD Construction — Permits along with: a) Traffic Control Plan b) An Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, if trench is X50' or you are placing X600 sf of concrete or asphalt. Construction (Subdivisions) ❑ Sediment & Erosion Submittal • At least one week prior to setting up a Pre -Con an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, must be turned into ACHD Construction — Subdivision to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD Drainage Division. ❑ Idaho Power Company • Vic Steelman at Idaho Power must have his IPCO approved set of subdivision utility plans prior to Pre -Con being scheduled. ❑ Final Approval from Development Services • ACHD Construction — Subdivision must have received approval from Development Services prior to scheduling a Pre -Con. 19 6 May, 2005 William G. Berg Jr., City Clerk City of Meridian 33 East Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 s ,. ,...W •ars . _ . City .of Meridian City Clerk Offfik c icTi zea 1503 FIRST STREET SOUTH NAMPA, IDAHO 83651-4395 FAX # 208-463-0092 RE: PP 05-019 & AZ 05-017/Messina Meadows Subdivision Dear Will: Phones: Area Code 208 OFFICE: Nampa 466-7861 SHOP: Nampa 466-0663 If all storm drainage is retained on-site there will be no impact on Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District and no further review will be required. However, if any surface drainage leaves the site, the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District requires that a Land Use Change Application is filed for review prior to final platting. Please contact Donna Moore at 466-7861 for further information. All laterals and waste ways must be protected. The developer must comply with Idaho Code 31- 3805. It is recommended that irrigation water be made available to all developments within the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District. Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District has no comment on the Annexation & Zoning. Sincerely, /1 Bill Henson Asst. Water Superintendent Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District BH/dbg C: A. Damberger File - Office/Shop APPROXIMATE IRRIGABLE ACRES RIVER FLOW RIGHTS - 23,000 BOISE PROJECT RIGHTS - 40,000 12 May 2005 MAY 16 2005 (City of Meridian City Clerk office COPY • 1503 FIRST STREET SOUTH NAMPA, IDAHO 83651-4395 FAX # 208-463-0092 Phones: Area Code 208 OFFICE: Nampa 466-7861 Kent Brown, Planner SHOP: Nampa 466-0663 Briggs Engineering, Inc. 1800 W, Overland Road Boise, ID 83705 RE: Land Use Change Application — Messina Meadows Subdivision Please note the District now requires three (3) sets of plans Dear Mr. Brown: Enclosed please find a Land Use Change Application for your use to file with the Irrigation District for its review on the above -referenced development. If this development is under a "rush" to be finalized, I would recommend that you submit a cashier's check, money order or cash as payment of the fees in order to speed the process up. If you submit a company or personal check, it must clear the bank before processing the application. Should this development be planning a pressure urban irrigation system that will be owned, operated and maintained by the Irrigation District, I strongly urge you to coordinate with John P. Anderson, Water Superintendent for the Irrigation District, concerning the installation of the pressure system. Enclosed is a questionnaire that you must fill out'and return in order to initiate the process of contractual agreements between the owner or developer and the Irrigation District for the ownership, operation and maintenance of the pressure urban irrigation system. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to call on me at the District's office, or John P. Anderson, at the District's shop. 4cerely, m Donna N. Moore, Asst. Secretary/Treasurer NAMPA & MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT DNM/smc cc: File Water Superintendent Will Berg, City Clerk, Meridian City Ben Thomas, Briggs Engineering, 1800 W. Overland Road, Boise, ID 83705 Tuscany Development, Inc.; PO Box 344, Meridian, ID 83680 enc. APPROXIMATE IRRIGABLE ACRES RIVER FLOW RIGHTS - 23,000 BOISE PROJECT RIGHTS - 40,000 CENTRAL DISTRICT CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT •• DIS %WoHLALTH Environmental Health DivisionQE DEPARTMENT CEIVE® Rezone # MAY 10 2005 Conditional Use # city clerk Office Preliminary / Final / Short Plat �",SJPIAI If � b-11 11 Return to: ❑ Boise ❑ Eagle ❑ Garden City XlMeridian ❑ Kuna ❑ ACz ❑ Star ❑ 1. We have No Objections to this Proposal. ❑ 2. We recommend Denial of this Proposal. 3. Specific knowledge as to the exact type of use must be provided before we can comment on this Proposal. ❑ 4. We will require more data concerning soil conditions on this Proposal before we can comment. ❑ 5. Before we can comment concerning individual sewage disposal, we will require more data concerning the depth of: ❑ high seasonal ground water ❑ waste flow characteristics ❑ or bedrock from original grade ❑ other ❑ 6. This office will require a study to assess the impact of nutrients and pathogens to receiving ground waters and/or surface waters. ❑ 7. This project shall be reviewed by the Idaho Department of Water Resources concerning well construction and water availability. 8. After written pproval from appropriate entities are submitted, we can approve this proposal for: central sewageommunity sewage system LJcommunity water well interim sewage entral water ❑ individual sewage ❑ individual water The following plan(s) must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, /// Divisionf vironmental Quality: central sewage ommunity sewage system Ll water sewage dry lines IX -central water 410. Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem. ❑ 11. This Department would recommend deferral until high seasonal ground water can be determined if other considerations indicate approval. ❑ 12. If restroom facilities are to be installed, then a sewage system MUST be installed to meet Idaho State Sewage Regulations. ❑ 13. We will require plans be submitted for a plan review for any: ❑ food establishment ❑ swimming pools or spas ❑ child care center ❑ beverage establishment ❑ grocery store X14. Please see attached stormwater management recommendations ❑ 15. Dater �J Reviewed By: 15728-001EH0904 Review Sheet CIff CENTRAL DISTRICT 'HEALD DEPARTMENT MAIN OFFICE • 707 N. ARMSTRONG PL. • BOISE, ID 83704-0825 • (208) 375-5211 • FAX 327-8500 To prevent and treat disease and disability; to promote healthy lifestyles; and to protect and promote the health and quality of our environment. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that storm water be pre-treated prior to discharge to the subsurface to prevent impact to ground water and surface water quality. The engineers and architects involved with the design of this project should obtain current best management practices for storm water disposal and design a storm water management system that is preventing groundwater and surface water degradation. Manuals that could be used for guidance are: State of Idaho Catalog of Stormwater Best Management Practices For Idaho Cities and Counties. Prepared by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, July 1997. Stormwater Best Management Practices Guidebook. Prepared by City of Boise Public Works Department, May 2000. LvW.11 rcv o Serving Valley, Elmore, Boise, and Ada Counties Ada / Boise County Office Elmore County Office Valley County Office 707 N. Armstrong PI. 520 E. 8th St. North 703 N. 1 st St. Boise, ID 83704 Mountain Home, ID 83647 P.O. Box 1448 Enviro. Health: 327-7499 Enviro, Health: 587-9225 McCall, ID 83638 Family Planning: 327-7400 Family Health: 587-4407 Ph. 634-7194 Immunizations: 327-7450 WIC: 587-4409 FAX: 634-2174 Senior Nutrition: 327-7460 FAX: 587-3521 WIC: 327-7488 FAX: 327-8500 MAYOR Tammy de Weerd CITY COUNCIL. MEMBERS Shaun Wardle William L. M. Nary Charles M. Rountree nrcur� APR , ,r CITY 0, IDAHO %the TREASURF V y LEGAL DEPARTMENT (208) 466-9272 - FAX 466-4405 PARKS & RECREATION (208) 888-3579 - Fax 898-5501 PUBLIC WORKS (208) 898-5500 • Fax 887-1297 BUILDING DEPARTMENT (208) 887-2211 - Fax 887-1297 Keith Bird isoaciTy of MERID PLANNING & ZONING (208) 884-5533 • Fax 888-6854 TRANSMITTALS TO AGENCIES FOR COMMENTS ON DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH THE CITY OF MERIDIAN To insure that your comments and recommendations will be considered by the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission, please submit your comments and recommendations to Meridian City Clerk's Office Attn: Will Berg, City Clerk, by: May 26, 2005 Transmittal Date: April 25, 2005 Hearing Date: June 2, 2005 File No.: PP 05-019 Request: Public Hearing: Preliminary Platapproval of 491 building lots and 67 other lots on 136.72 acres in a proposed R-8 zone for Messina Meadows Subdivision By: Tuscany Development, Inc. Location of Property or Project: on South Eagle Road between W. Victory Road & W. Amity Road David Zaremba, P/Z (No FP) David Moe, P/Z (No FP) Wendy Newton-Huckabay, P/Z Michael Rohm, P/Z (No FP) Keith Borup, P/Z (No FP) Tammy de Weerd, Mayor Bill Nary, C/C Charlie Rountree, C/C Keith Bird, C/C Shaun Wardle, C/C Meridian School District (No FP) Meridian Post Office (FP)PP only) (No FP) Ada County Highway District Ada County Development Services Central District Health Nampa Meridian Irrig. District Settlers Irrigation District Idaho Power Co. (FPiPPicup only) Water Department Sewer Department Sanitary Service (No VAR, vAc, FP) Building Department Fire Department Police Department City Attorney City Engineer City Planner Parks Department Qwest (FP/PP only) Intermountain Gas (FP/PPoniy) Bureau of Reclamation (FP/PP only) Idaho Transportation Department (No FP) Ada County Land Records Meridian Development Corporation Historical Preservation Commission Western Heritage Foundation Your Concise Remarks: 4 on 33 EAST IDAHO AVENUE - MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642 - (208) 888-4433 City Clerk Office Fax (208) 888-4218 - Human Resources Fax (208) 884-8723 - Finance & Utility Billing Fax (208) 887-4813 CITY OF MERIDIAN PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET DATE June 2, 2005 ITEM # PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT NAME PP 05-019 15 Messina Meadows Subdivision NAME (PLEASE PRINT) FOR I AGAINST INEUTRAL