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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication and Approval LetterIDAHO November 12, 2019 Bret Barton NeuDesign Architecture 725 E. 2" d St. Meridian, ID 83642 RE: Hop Haus UZEP Alternative Compliance - (H-2019-0349) Dear Mr. Barton: Mayor Tammy de Weerd City Council Members: Joe Borton Genesis Milam Ty Palmer Luke Cavener Treg Bernt Anne Little Roberts This letter is in reference to your request for Alternative Compliance to encroach a 230 square foot outdoor patio into the clear zone in front of the tenant space located at 77 E. Idaho Ave. The outdoor patio is to serve as outdoor dining for the existing tenant. Per MCC 8-1-2(C), the linear clear zone must be at least five feet (5') wide, maintained by the property owner and free of obstructions. In lieu of a linear clear zone between the use and street furnishing zones, you are proposing to provide a 5400t wide "clear zone" and redirect pedestrians through the street furnishing zone (see attachment). In your narrative, you believe the current dimensions of the area make it impractical to develop the site with a smaller patio due to the existing site conditons. It is your opinion that the proposed location of the outdoor patio enhances the approved fayade improvement and will contribute to a more active downtown. The alternate route proposed through the street furnishing zone provides the 5-foot minimum width required by City code, does not grant a right or special privilege to the property owner and should provide a safe route for pedestrians. The Director has reviewed your proposal and grants the approval based on the following: • You are proposing to relocate the existing trash receptacle and raised planter farther to the west in order to provide an alternate route and a 5-foot wide clear zone. A preferred option may be to remove the tree and relocate the tree grate closer to the street as a long- term solution. Before commencing with the modifications in the street furnishing zone, you must contact Elroy Huff in the Parks Department. • The addition of the outdoor patio will contribute towards a vibrant streetscape and provides a pedestrian element to the outside of the building. • The alternate clear zone must be 54eet wide at all times, free of obstructions and maintained in good repair by the property owner in accord with MCC 8-1-2(C and D). • Due to the existing site conditions, full compliance is impractical in accord with MCC 8- 1-2(C). • The UZEP approval is valid for one year and must be renewed annually in accord with MCC 8-1-2(B)(6). The Applicant, Director, or a Party of Record may request City Council review of a decision of the Director. All requests for review shall be filed in writing with the Planning Division of the Community Development Department on or before November 27, 2019, within fifteen (15) days after the written decision is issued, and contain the information listed in UDC 11-SA-6B. If City Council review of the decision is not requested, the action of the Director represents a final decision on a land use application. You have the right to request a regulatory taking analysis under Idaho Code 67-8003. Thank you for contributing to the success of Meridian. Please help us serve you better in the future. Visit our web -site at www.meridiancity.or lannin�/ to fill out a comment card and give us feedback on how we are doing. Si cerely, Caleb Hoc Planning Division Manager CH:BP 2 Planning Division ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION Type of Review Requested Administrative Review- File number: A-2019-0293 p Assigned Planner: a0a(n S Applicant Information Applicant name: BRET BARTRON, NEUDESIGN ARCHITECTURE Applicant address: 725E 2ND ST Owner name: NOVEMBREWHISKY PROPERTIES LLC Owner address: 77 E IDAHO AVE Agent name (e.g. architect, engineer, developer, representative): Firmname: NEU DESIGN ARCHITECTURE Address: 725E 2ND ST Contact name: BRET BARTRON Contact address: 725E 2ND ST Subject Property Information Location/street address: 77 E IDAHO AVE Assessor's parcel number(s): Township, range, section: Project Description R5672000260 3N1E7 Project/ApplicationName: Hop Haus - ALT, DES, Related Files: Zip: 83642 Email: Phone: Phone: 2088842824 Fax: Zip: 83642 Email: BRET BARTRON UZEP Phone: Zip: 83642 Email: Phone: Zip: 83642 Email: Description of Work: Addition of Kitchen and full bar with remodelling to previous office space. 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102 • Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533 • Facsimile: (208) 888-6854 • Website: www.meridaincity.org 11 Fax: Fax: Application Information APPLICATION TYPES Is this application exempt from fees?: NO Alternative Compliance - ALT: CHECKED Certificate of Zoning Compliance - CZC: CHECKED Does project have prior approval?: Yes Design Review - DES: _ CHECKED Use Zone Encroachment Permit - UZEP: CHECKED PROPERTY INFORMATION General Location: 77 E Idaho St. Current Land Use: Office/ Bar Total Acreage: 05 ZONING DISTRICT(S) O-T: CHECKED CURRENT LAND USE Old Town: CHECKED PROJECT INFORMATION Site Plan Date (MMIDDIYYYY): 9/5/19 Landscape Plan Date (MMIDD/YYYY): na Elevations Date (MMIDDIYYYY): 9/5/19 Percentage of Site Devoted to Building: 100 Percentage of Site Devoted to Landscaping: 0 Percentage of Site Devoted to Paving: 0 Who will own and Maintain the Pressurized Irrigation System in this Development: City Irrigation District: na Primary Irrigation Source: _ City Square Footage of Landscaped Areas to be Irrigated by City Water Connection: 0 Number of Residential Units 0 Minimum Square Footage of Living Area (Excluding Garage): 0 Proposed Building Height: —30' Existing Floor Area (If Applicable): 7787 Gross Floor Area Proposed 2071_ Number of Standard Parking Spaces Provided: shared Number of Compact Parking Spaces Provided: shared Gross Density: na Net Density: na Number of Employees: 3 TYPE OF USE PROPOSED Commercial: CHECKED 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102 • Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533 • Facsimile: (208) 888-6854 • Website: www.meridaincity.org 2 MULTI -FAMILY Total Number of Units: na Number of 1 Bedroom Units: na Number of 2-3 Bedroom Units: na Number of 4+ Bedroom Units: na Number of Units Containing 500 sq. ft. or Less: na Number of Units Containing 500-1,200 sq. ft.: na Number of Units Containing 1,200+ sq. ft.: na HOSC Will there be one non-resident employee?:_ NO Hours of operation: From: To: UZEP General Description of Use for Proposed Encroachment: Pedestrian Clear path Will Alcohol be Served in Proposed Use Zone?: NO List of Proposed Encroachments (e.g. Tables, Chairs, Benches, Fences, Planters): Pedestrian path of travel Proposed Dimensions of Area to be used: Area generally used for Landscaping along curb Business Name: Hop Haus Business Address: 77 E Idaho Ave 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102 • Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533 • Facsimile: (208) 888-6854 • Website: www.meridaincity.org 3 9.5.19 Attn: Meridian Planning Department Meridian City Hall 33 E. Broadway, Suite 102 Meridian, ID 83642 Re: Hop Haus TI Design Review Narrative 77 E Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 To Whom it May Concern: signf TU LIF i ne, Y%.4e Heritage Hop Haus, located at 729 N Main St in Meridian ID, is in process of expanding up to the ground floor of the building with a focus on fine dining. This will entail some interior modifications (submitted for via Tenant Improvement) and some exterior upgrades including the addition of an Outdoor Patio facing Main Street. Of the three windows facing Main Street, the left and right will be replaced with sectional glass overhead doors. The Left side would have railing installed in front of it (air circulation only) but the right would be open for customer circulation. This will also provide a view into the interesting Improvements planned for the interior. The patio will be rectangular in shape, enclosed in wrought iron fencing. There will be a precast concrete countertop placed along the perimeter, with any other small tabletops that will fit without crowding the space. Exterior string lights will run from the building over customers to posts mounted at the wrought iron railing with fixtures that tie back into the fixtures used on the interior. The clear zone for Pedestrian use will be relocated to be along the curb at the patio location, as well as relocating a trash receptacle and planter. To accomplish this, we must obtain a Use Zone Encroachment Permit as well as receive approval for Alternative Compliance. It is our belief the proposed design enhances the charm, appeal and marketability of the whole corner. Relocating the trash receptacle and planter further enhances the pedestrian Clear Zone and provides the same opportunities for circulation as is available currently. In nearby downtown areas, the grate around the tree is used to obtain the 5' wide pedestrian zone so using it at this location will not be detrimental to the public or noncompliant. Said current pedestrian path also crosses an existing curb cut (to remain) but still maintains 5' clear. (see below) Mail: P O Box 901- Meridian, ID 83680 ® Physical: 725 E 2nd St. - Meridian, ID 83642 Office: 208.884.2824 ® Fax: 208.287.8166 • www.neUdesignARCH.com In addition, the patio space that would be compliant with current standards and regulations (MCC 8-1) would not be usable. Our alternate design is larger and more comfortable, making it more usable and ultimately bringing more people and activity to that corner. The design would not be detrimental in any way to the public nor impair the rights of neighbors of the Hop Haus to use the Use Zone in front of their space. Sincerely, Bret Bartron, Design Project Manager 725 E. 2nd St. in downtown Meridian, ID - 83642 o ( 208.884.2824 f 1 208.287.8166 www.neUdesianArch.com Mail: P O Box 901- Meridian, ID 83680 ® Physical: 725 E 2nd St. - Meridian, ID 83642 Office: 208.884.2824 ® Fax: 208.287.8166 ® www.neUdesignARCH.com AFFIDAVIT OF LEGAL INTEREST STATE OF IDAHO ) COUNTY OF ADA ) I vJ t , M 0IVI (name) (address) �iP✓ct%\I C^G� , 1 Ise �O (city) (state) J being first duly sworn upon, oath, depose and say: i i . That I am the record owner of the property described on the attached, and I grant my permission to: 1 to submit the accompanying applications) pertaining to that property. 2. I agree to indemnify, defend and hold the City of Meridian and its employees harmless from any claim or liability resulting from any dispute as to the statements contained herein or as to the ownership of the Property which is the subject of the application. 3. I hereby grant permission to City of Meridian staff to enter the subject property for the purpose of site inspections related to processing said application(s). Dated this l day SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me the NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF IDAHO MY COMMI5510N EXPIRES: OCT 18, 2018 above written. (Notary Publ(C for Idaho) Residing at: My Commission Expires: 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 102 • Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208) 884-5533 • Facsimile: (208) $88-6854 • Website: www.meridiancitv.org za o D 3 "' aP CODY CUCCIA x � ao �^ ;�D ey �� f g HOP HAUS TI' tE 3 D Z a94 ® 77 E. IDAHO AVE MMIDWI, ADA IDAHO B 2 Qi 141 R �^ g n oQ ) !| @ © SGR® gGee \ ©9 ©\ i; \ &q ! y, j. Q §! ({ \, Ho M1 \ \ p _,_ }\ G a _r__=_ �