HomeMy WebLinkAboutThornton Four-Plex CUP 02-009April 29, 2002
MERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING MEETING
APPLICANT Scott J. Thornton
May 2, 2002
CUP 02-009
ITEM NO. 5
REQUEST Public Hearing - Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a residential development
consisting of four town-house style units in a two story building in an O-T zone for Thornton
Four-Plex- 121 East King Sfl'eet -
AGENCY COMMENTS
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"No Comment"
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No Comment
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MAYOR
Robert D. Co~ie
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MEMORANDUM:
April 30, 2002
To:
From:
Re:
Mayor, City Council-and Planning & Zoning Commission
Steve Siddoway, Planner II ~
Bruce Freckleton, Senior Engineering Teeh~-,~
Thornton Four-Plex Conditional Use Permit
RECEIVED
MAY - 1 2002
CITY OF MERIDIAN
CITY CLERK OFFICE
A Conditional Use Permit for a residential development consisting of four
townhouse style units contained in one 30' x 72' two-story building,
located at 121 King Street (Lots 5 & 6, Block 2 of Williams Addition) in
an O-T (Old Town) zone, by Scott J. Thornton (File No. CUP-02-O09).
We have reviewed the above referenced submittals and offer the following comments, as
conditions of approval. These conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly
modified or deleted by motion of the Meridian City Council:
APPLICATION SUMMARY
The Applicant, Scott J. Thornton, has requested the approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a
residential development on. 15 acre consisting of four townhouse style units contained in one 30'
x 72' two-story building. The building will contain four units. Each unit will offer 1,092 square
feet of living space, including three bedrooms, one and one-half bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining
room, and a living/family room. One of the bedrooms will be a master bedroom with a walk-in
closet. These units will be two stories with the kitchen, dining room, living/family room, and
half-bathroom located on the first floor. A staircase with 2 landings will provide access to the
second floor, which will include the master bedroom, walk-in closet, full bathroom, and two
bedrooms. All laundry, mechanical, and hot water heaters will be located on the first floor.
The proposed project site includes two lots and has a total area of 6,400 square feet. If approved,
the density for this project will be approximately 27 units per acre. The property currently
includes one run-down older home and 2 trees. The structure will be removed and replaced with
parking, drainage, landscaping, sprinkler system, lighting, and the four-unit townhouse building.
The subject property is currently zoned O-T (Old Town) and requires approval of a conditional
use permit for a four-plex.
LOCATION
The subject property is located at 121 E. King Street, on the south side orE. King Street between
E. 1 st Street and E. 2nd Street.
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April 30, 2002
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SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
North: Single-family residential, zoned O-T.
South: Single-family residential, zoned O-T.
East: Single-family residential, zoned O-T.
West: Parking lot for Meridian Cycles, zoned O-T.
CURRENT OWNERS OF RECORD
Scott J. Thornton is the current owner of the subject property.
STANDARDS FOR CONDITIONAL USES
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):
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;
Staff finds that the subject property is large enough to accommodate the requested use
and all required features, if the Commission and Council approve of the proposed tandem
parking and reduced buffers between land uses. Staff has reviewed and agrees to the
proposed alternative compliance for landscaping, since the project is in Old Town, where
higher densities and mixed uses are encouraged.
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That the proposed use and development plan will be harmonious with the Meridian
Comprehensive Plan and in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance;
The current Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designates the property as 'Existing
Urban', which is not defined for specific uses. Old Town Policy on page 25 states the
following:
"The central core of Meridian is the Old Town area, which includes a
healthy mix of retail, office, industrial and residential uses. The
Comprehensive Plan encourages continued mix of business and
residential uses within the Old Town."
Page 27 states:
"Probable mixed uses for Old Town include specialty commercial, higher
density residential, offices, medical facilities and public and semi-public
facilities."
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April 30, 2002
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Residential policy 2.1U, page 23 states:
Support a variety of residential categories (urban, rural, single-family,
multi-family, townhouses, duplexes, apartments, condominiums, etc.) for
the purpose of providing the City with a range of affordable housing
opportunities.
Based on these policies, staff finds that the proposed four-plex is in compliance
with the Comprehensive Plan policies for Old Town.
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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;
Staff finds the design concept to be compatible with other uses in the general
neighborhood and the existing/intended character of the area. The Commission and
Council approved the Sehmeckpeper triplex apartments in 2000, which are about one
block from the proposed site on King Street.
Staff also finds that the proposed improvements would bring the property closer to the
intended character of the area by replacing the existing dilapidated structure with a new,
higher density residential use.
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That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed,
will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity;
Staff does not anticipate that the proposed project will have an adverse impact on the
surrounding property; however, the Commission and Council should consider any
testimony given at the public hearings before making this fmding.
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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;
Staff finds that the proposed development will be adequately served by the essential
public facilities and services listed above, if improvements are made by the applicant in
accordance with existing policies, ordinances and Uniform Codes.
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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;
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April 30, 2002
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Staff f'mds that the proposed improvements would not be detrimental to the economic
welfare of the community, nor would they create the need for any new facilities or
services to be paid for by the public.
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;
Stafffinds that no excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors will result from
the proposed use.
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That the proposed use will have vehicular approaches to the property which shall be
so designed as not to create an intederence with traffic on surrounding public
streets;
Stafffinds that the proposed use will not create significant interference with any traffic
on the surrounding public streets, if street and parking improvements are designed in
conformance with ACHD requirements. Parking access is taken offthe alley, not from
King Street.
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.
Staffdoes not find that any natural or scenic feature will be lost, damaged or destroyed
by issuance of this conditional use.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Tandem Parking: The proposed project includes tandem parking for the project. The
Commission recently discussed tandem parking issues in relation to the proposed 'single-
family attached dwelling ordinance'. Discussion at that time supported tandem parking if
one is in a garage, one is in a driveway, there is on-street parking, and the units contained
one bedroom The proposed configuration is different from those scenarios discussed,
because access is taken off of an alley, not the street. Staff supports the proposed tandem
configuration if a carport covering is provided for the inner-most stalls. Staff is
investigating thc building code requirements for such a carport to determine if it is
feasible. The Commission should make a finding whether the proposed tandem parking
configuration is acceptable as proposed.
Landscape Buffers: By the letter of the ordinance, buffers between land uses would be
required between the propOsed project and the Meridian Cycles parking lot to the west
and the single-family residence to the east. Given the higher density, mixed use nature of
the Old Town area in which this project is located, staff supports the produced reduction
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in landscape buffers between lots. The Commission should make a finding regarding the
acceptability of the proposed landscaping.
The applicant is providing a five-foot-wide landscape strip and detached sidewalk along
King Street, plus an additional nine feet to the structure.
Building fagade: The building faqade facing King Street is particularly important for the
appearance of Old Town. Staff has worked with the applicant on an elevation for the side
facing King Street, but it was not included in the application packets. The applicant
should present the proposed elevation at the public hearing for approval by the
Commission and Council. The faqade should include windows and other architectural
details for visual interest and pedestrian friendliness along the street. Under no
circumstances should a blank wall be approved.
SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
As part of a conditional use permit, the City of Meridian may impose additional
restrictions/conditions.
Sanitary sewer and water service to this site will be provided via existing mains adjacent
to the project site.
Assessments for sewer and water service are determined during the building permit
application process.
In accordance with Ordinance No. 11-13-4.B.2., underground year-round pressurized
irrigation must be provided to all landscape areas on site. Applicant shall submit
irrigation performance specifications based on the proposed landscaping when applying
for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance. Applicant shall be required to utilize any
existing surface or well water for the primary source, if existing. If City water is proposed
for irrigation, developer shall be responsible to pay water assessments for the landscaped
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Building Setbacks: The Site Plan shows ten-foot side yard setbacks from both the east
and west property lines, in compliance with City Ordinance. Ordinance requires a
minimum of five feet setback per story.
Ordinance 11-9-1, Minimum Yard Setback Requirements, does not have a specific
required front or rear setback. Instead, it simply states to "see district regulation for
corresponding use proposed". Staff recommends approval of the front and rear setbacks
as shown on the revised plan (4/27/02) with a five-foot parkway planter, five-foot
sidewalk, and nine feet from edge of sidewalk to the structure as the front setback. The
rear setback is beyond standard residential minimums already due to the proposed
parking area.
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April 30, 2002
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Parking: Ordinance 11-13-5.B. requires two off-street parking spaces be provided per
unit for multi-family dwellings (garages are not required). As designed, the Applicant
proposes eight (8) single car tandem spaces, which would meet the minimum off-street
parking requirement. Staff recommends the additional requirement of a carport covering
over the innermost parking stalls.
Landscaping: Ordinance 11-13-4.B.1. and the Landscape Ordinance (12-13) require
landscaping be provided on site for all multi-family residences. The Applicant is
proposing two (2) two-inch caliper trees, lawn, and shrubs. This meets the basic
requirements of the ordinances. The trees must be kept outside of the public right-of-
way. The applicant is responsible to ensure that no easements exist that would preclude
the proposed landscaping.
The application also states that the site has two existing trees. Ordinance 12-13-13-6
requires mitigation for all existing trees removed, unless the trees are deemed unhealthy
or a hazard by the City Arborist. Given space limitations, full mitigation may be
impossible. Therefore, the Commission should make an additional finding regarding the
landscaping, if mitigation is required. Additional trees may be appropriate.
Fencing: The Applicant did not address fencing on their proposed Site Plan and should
be prepared to comment on this item at the public hearing. The Zoning & Development
Ordinance does not address fencing requirements for multi-family housing. Staff supports
no fencing requirement for the project. If fencing is proposed, it should be of a "good
neighbor" quality and should not be chain link or six-foot cedar. If the Commission
agrees not to require permanent fencing, the applicant must contain debris on-site during
construction so that it does not migrate onto adjacent properties.
9. All HVAC equipment shall be located in the rear (east side) of the four-plex.
10.
Applicant shall coordinate with Sanitary Services Corporation (SSC) regarding the
location and design of the trash enclosure area. Submit details and written approval with
a Certificate of Zoning Compliance application.
11.
Significant alteration of elevations approved as part of the conditional use permit will not
be considered without modification of the conditional use permit and additional public
hearings.
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the City of Meridian Zoning and
Development Ordinance and/or as detailed in site-specific requirements.
Paving and striping shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in the City of
Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance and in accordance with Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
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April 30, 2002
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A drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho licensed architect or engineer is required
and shall be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-1-91) for all off-street parking
areas. All drainage water is to be maintained on-site. Storm water treatment and disposal
must be designed in accordance with Department of Environmental Quality 1997
publication Catalog of Storm Water Best Management Practices for Idaho Cities and
Counties and City of Meridian standards and policies. Off-site disposal into surface
water is prohibited unless the jurisdiction which has authority over the receiving stream
provides written authorization prior to development plan approval. The applicant is
responsible for filing all necessary applications with the Idaho Department of Water
Resources regarding Shallow Injection Wells.
Outside lighting shall be designed and placed so as not to direct illumination on any
nearby residential areas or the traveling public in accordance with City Ordinance.
All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Ordinance 11-14 or as
specifically approved. No temporary signage, flags, banners or flashing signs will be
permitted.
Provide five-foot-wide pedestrian walkways in accordance with City Ordinance.
Screen trash areas on at least three (3) sides. Coordinate screened trash enclosure
locations and construction requirements with Sanitary Service Company and provide a
letter of approval from their office prior to applying for building permits. Trash
enclosures shall not be included in required buffer areas.
Per Ordinance 11-17-4.B., a conditional use permit, when granted, shall be valid for a
maximum period of eighteen (18) months unless otherwise approved by the City Council.
During this time, the permit holder must acquire building permits and commence the
construction of permanent footings or structures. Time extensions are allowed per the
ordinance.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS
Land Use Chapter
1.4U- Encourage new development that reinforces the City's present development pattern of
higher density development within the Old Town area and lower density development in
outlying areas.
2.1U - Support a variety of residential categories (urban, rural, single-family, multi-family,
townhouses, duplexes, apartments, condominiums, etc.) for the purpose of providing the
City with a range of affordable housing opportunities.
2.3U- Protect and maintain residential neighborhood property values, improve each
neighborhood's physical condition and enhance its quality of life for residents.
2.5U - Encourage compatible infill development that will improve existing neighborhoods.
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April 30, 2002
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Transportation
1.20U - Encourage
tranquility.
proper design of residential neighborhoods to ensure their safety and
Housing
1.1 - ...provide for a wide diversity of housing types...in a variety of locations suitable for
residential development.
1.4 - The development of housing for all income groups close to employment and shopping
centers shall be encouraged.
1.13U- Infilling of random vacant lots in substantially developed, single-family areas should be
considered at densities similar to surrounding development. Increased densities on random
vacant lots should be considered if: a.) The cost of such a parcel of land precludes development
at surrounding densities; or b.) Development of uses other than single-family structures are
compatible with surrounding development.
1.14 - Design and performance standards should be applied to infilling development in order to
reduce adverse impacts upon existing adjacent development.
Community Design Chapter
5.2 - Ensure that all new development enhances rather than detracts f~om the visual quality of its
surroundings, especially in areas of prominent visibility.
6.11U - Promote well-planned and well-designated affordable housing in all Meridian
neighborhoods.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the CLIP application, with the conditions noted above. No public
hearing is held before the City Council for conditional use permits in Old Town. The following
issues should be clarified by motion of the Commission prior to approval:
1. Tandem parking/carport
2. Landscape Buffers
3. Building Fagade
4. Front setback
5. Mitigation trees
6. Fencing
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DIS.TRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Rezone #
Conditional Use #
Preliminary / Final / Short Plat
APR 1 2002
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We have No ObjectiOns to this Proposal.
We recommend Denial of this Proposal.
Specific knowledge as to the exact ?pe of use must be provided before we can comment on this Proposal.
We will require more data concerning soil conditions on this Proposal before we can comment.
Before we can comment concerning individual sewage disposal, we will require more data concerning the depth of:
Q high seasonal ground water Q waste flow characteristics
0 or bedrock from original grade 0 other
This office will require a study to assess the impact of nutrients and pathogens to receiving ground waters and/or
surface waters.
This project shall be reviewed by the Idaho Department of Water Resources concerning well construction and
water availability.
After written, approval from appropriate entities are submitted, we can approve this proposal for:
Q,~intntral sewageCI~ community sewage system 0 community water well
erim sewage ,,l!3,_central water
0 individual sewage [3 individual water
The following plan(s) must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare,
Division of~Environmental Quality:
~tral sewage CI community sewage system 0 community water
0 sewage dry lines ;,IEL~entral water
Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
ThiS Department would recommend deferral unUI high seasonal ground water can be determined if other
considerations indicate approVal.
If restroom fadlifies are to beJnstalled, then a sewage system MUST be installed to meet Idaho State
Sewage Regulations.
We will require plans be submitted,for a plan review for any:
[;3 food establishment n swimmingpootsor spas I;3 child care center
O beverage establishment O grocery store
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STORM WATER MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that storm water be pre-treated through a grassy swale
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 Division of Environmental Quality, July 1997.
Stormwater Best Management Practices Guideboolc
Prepared by City of Boise Public Works Department, May 2000.
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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:
Transmittal Date:
File No.:
Request:'
April 25, 2O02
By:
Location of Property or Project:
March 26, 2002 Hearing Date: May 2, 2002
CUP 02-009
Conditional Use Permit for a residential development consisting of four town-house
style units in a two story building in an O-T zone for Thornton Four-Plex
Scott J. Thornton
121 East King Street
David Zaremba, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP)
Jerry Centers, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP)
Leslie Mathes, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP)
Keven Shreeve, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP)
Keith Bomp, P/Z (No VAR, VAC, FP)
Robert Corrie, Mayor
Bill Nary, C/C
Tammy deWeerd, C/C
Keith Bird, C/C
Cherie McCandless, C/C
Water Department
Sewer Department
Sanitary Service (No VAR, VAC, FP)
Building Department Your Concise Remarks:
Fire Department ~/~ )~ ¢j ~~
Police Department
City Attorney
City Engineer
City Planner
Parks Department
Meddian School District (No FP)
Meridian Post Office (FP/PP only)
Ada County Highway Distdct
Community Planning Assoc.
Central Distdct Health
Nampa Meridian Irrig. District
Settlers Irrigation District
Idaho PowerCo. (FP/PPonly)
U.S. West (FP/PP only)
Intermountain Gas (FP/PP only)
Bureau of Reclamation (FP/PPonly)
Idaho Transportation Department (No FP)
Ada County (Annexagon only)
RECEIVED
APR - 12002
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
SUPERINTENDENT
Christine H. Donnell
April2,2002
City of Meridian
33 East Idaho
Meridian, Idaho 83642
RECEIVED
apr - 3 2002
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Dear Planners:
The Meridian School District has experienced phenomenal student growth the last ten
years. The high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools throughout the district
are operating over capacity.
Approval of Thornton Four-Plex will have a significant impact on school enrollments at
Meridian Elementary, Meridian Middle, and Meridian High School.
Additional students will further compound the current overcrowded situation. Residents
cannot be assured of attending the neighborhood school, as it may be necessary to bus
students to other schools across the district.
School capacity is addressed in Idaho Code 67-6508. The Meridian School District is
currently operating beyond capacity. Future development will continue to have an impact
on the district's capacity. If you have any questions, please contact me at 888-6701.
Sincerely,
Wendel Bigham
Supervisor of Facilities and Construction
Joseph Silva
Deputy Chief
Meridian Fire Department
540 E. Franklin Rd.
Meridian, Id 83642
(208) 888-1234
Fa~: (208:):::~:90:
April 2, 2002
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission t~
Joseph Silva, Deputy Chief, Fire PreventionV
Four-plex located at 121 East King Street CIgP 02-009
RECEIVED
APR 0 3 2002
City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
The following will be the requirements and/or concerns to provide minimum levels of fire protection for
the:proposed project:
:1:: The project shall have a fire-flow as required by the Uniform Fire Code for the One and two
family dwellings will require a fire-flow of 1,750 gallons per minute available for a duration of 2 hours to
service:the :entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of 350' apart. 1997 UFC Appendix
III-A::: ~:
2. ::Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before
:~: Combustible construction begins. UFC 901.4.2 & 901.3
Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian Water Department.
Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian F/re Department.
5. The addresses shall be posted in 6" numbers on the street side of the building & small numbers
shall be posted on each entry door.
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TRANSMITTALS TO AG~CIES FOR COMMENTS ON DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
'WITH THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
To insure that your commeril~i.arid recommendations will be considered by the Meridian Planning
and Zoning Commission, please ~.~brnit your comments and recommendations to Meridian City Cle~'s Office
Attn: Wiil Berg, City Clerk, by: :;APHI 25, 2002
Transmittal Date: March 26, ,3~[02 ' Hearing Date: May 2, 2002
File No,: CUP 02-009
Request: Conditional Use Pea. fOr a residential development consisting of four town-house
style units in a two 'Sli~"building in an O-T zone for Thornton Four-Plex
e~y: Scott J. Thornton
~ation of Property or Project: ';i2:'1' East King Street
David Zaremba, PIZ (No;V~,/~, V,~ FP)
Jerry Centecs. P/Z (No I/A~{~'VAC,
Leslie Mathes, P/Z (N~ v~R; .~Ac,
Keven Shreeve, PIZ (No
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Your, Concise Remarks:
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RECEIVED
APR 0 9 2002
City Clerk Office
APR 88 '02 [5:52 2888885852 PRGE.O1
William Berg, Jr.
City Clerk
RECEIVED
APR 1 5 2002
City of Meridisn
City Clerk Office
April !0, 2002
Dear Sir:
We are writing in regard to the hearing on the proposed
project of Scott J. Thornton for a conditional use permit.
We maynot get to come to the hearing and decided to voice our
thoughts on this matter.
We live on the corner of King and East Second Street and we do
not object to him building the proposed two story building that
will'~ouse four town houses at 121 East King Street.
There are several apartment type buildings close to us and
even one that joins our property.
Yours truly,
Alan and Lola Dansereau
Alan Dansereau
306 E. 2nd St.
~eridian, I~aho 8~642-2714
la County Highway District
David E. Wynkoop, President
Dave Bivens, 1st Vice President
Judy Peavey-Derr, 2nd Vice President
Susan S. Eastlake, Commissioner '
Sherry R. Huber, Commissioner
318 East 37th Street
Garden City ID 83714-6499
Phone (208) 387-6100
FAX (208) 387-6391
E-mail: tellus@ACHD.ada, id.us
April 5, 2002
Scott Thomtm~- .
1284 S. Ashlee
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Re: Staff Level Approval
MCUP02-009
121 East King Street
ECEIVED
A
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4-unit townhome complex
Facts and Findings:
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) staff has received the above referenced application
requesting conditional use approval to construct a four-mt townhome complex. The 0.14-acre
site is located on the south side of King Street located between E. 1st Street and E. 2na Street.
This development is estimated to generate 14 additional vehicle trips per day (10 existing) based
on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual.
The application and site plan stamped and received by the City of Meridian on March 26, 2002,
and submitted to the District on March 27, 2002, has been reviewed by the ACHD Planning and
Development staff and conforms, to applicable District standards/policy, or can be made to
conform with the change(s) to the plan described in the requirements stated below.
This is a staff level approval and will not be heard by the ACHD Commission unless the site plan
is changed in such a manner as to not conform to District standards/policy or an appeal of the
Planning and Development staff decision is submitted as described within the Standard
Requirements outlined below.
On April 1, 2002, the District Planning and Development staff inspected this site and evaluated
the transpOrtation system in the vicinity. On April 5, 2002, the staffmet as the District's
Technical Review Committee and reviewed the impacts of this proposed development on the
District's transportation system. The results of that analysis constitute the following Facts and
Findings and recommended Site Specific Requirements.
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For the purposes of estimating daily trip generation and assessing impact fees for this project, the
proposed use of this development has been classified as Duplex/townhome. (Per the ITE Manual)
The impact fee rate from the fee tables for this use is $670 per unit, based on the impact fee
ordinance in effect at this time. Note: This rate is provided for informational purposes only
and shall not be construed as an impact fee rate certification. The impact fee will be
assessed at the time of plans acceptance by District staff, and shall be based on the fee
tables and provisions of the District's Impact Fee Ordinance in effect at that time
Development patterns in the surrounding area are residential. To the north, south, east of the site
is residential. To the west of the site is a motorcycle shop. There is currently a single-family
residence on the site, this is proposed be removed for the townhome complex.
King s~et is-a loeaI ~r~w6th~2qa'affic lanes wi~fe~ of right-of-way, with no curb or
gutter, with a 3-foot wide concrete sidewalk abutting the site. The applicant has approximately
55-feet of frontage on King Street. No access points to King Street have been proposed on the
site plan submitted with this application.
District policy 7203.4.1 requires that local streets be improved with curb, gutter and 5-feet wide
concrete sidewalk within 50-feet of right-of-way (25-feet from center line). The applicant should
be required to dedicate additional right-of-way and install curb, gutter, and 5-feet wide concrete
sidewalk and pavement widening abutting King Street.
All parking for the proposed townhome complex is off a one-way unimproved alley (the alley is
one-way from east to west). The applicant is proposing tandem parking in the rear parking area
off the alley. Parking which is entered from the alley should be designed so the minimum clear
distance from the back of the parking stall to the opposite side of the alley is 22-feet for
perpendicular parking. Parking in the alley is not allowed.
District policy 7204.10.1 requires the applicant to pave the unimproved alley the full width of
16-feet and to the nearest street. The alley currently has 16-feet of right-of-way with power poles
abutting property lines. The District staff recommends that the power poles not be relocated and
that the paving be allowed to go around the power poles.
The following requirements are provided as conditions for approval:
Site Specific Requirements:
Dedicate 25-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of King Street abutting the parcel by
means of recordation of a. final subdivision plat or execution of a warranty deed prior to
issuance of a bUilding permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first. Allow up to
30 business days to process the right-of-way dedication after receipt of all requested material.
The owner will not be compensated for this additional right-of-way because King Street is a
local street and is to be brought to adopted standards by the developers of abutting properties.
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Applicant is proposing to provide tandem parking off the alley. The applicant is required to
pave the entire width of the alley to its full-required width of 16-feet and to the nearest street
and abutting the parcel..Parking which is entered from the alley shall be designed so the
minimum clear distance from the back of the parking stall to the opposite side of the alley is 22-
feet for perpendicular parking. Parking in the alley is not allowed.
Construct curb, gutter, 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk, and match paving on King Street
abutting the parcel.
Replace unused curb cuts on King Street with standard curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalk to match the new improvements.
Replace any e~istifigi~dmm~d'om, b; gutter and:'a~~mfl any that may be damaged during
the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280
(with file number) for details.
o
Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in
writing by the District. Contact ACHD's Utility Coordinator at 387-2516 or 378-6258 (with
file number) for details.
Meet District drainage requirements per section 8000 of the ACHD Development Policy
Manual. Contact District staff at 387-6170 for details.
o
If utility relocation is necessary to construct improvements required with this development,
then all utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall
be borne by the developer.
9. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
Standard Requirements:
The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant of the final decision made by
the ROWDS Manager when it is alleged that the ROWDS Manager did not properly apply this
section 7101.6, did not consider all of the relevant facts presented, made an error of fact or law,
abused discretion or acted arbitrarily and capriciously in the interpretation or enforcement of
the ACHD Policy Manual.
a. Filing Fee: The Commission may, from time to time, set reasonable fees to be
charged the applicant for the processing of appeals, to cover administrative costs.
b. Initiation: An appeal is initiated by the filing of a written notice of appeal with the
Secretary of Highway Systems, which must be filed within ten (10) working days
from the date of the decision that is the subject of the appeal. The notice of appeal
shall refer to the decision being appealed, identify the appellant by name, address
and telephone number and state the grounds for the appeal. The grounds shall
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include a written summary of the provisions of the policy relevant to the appeal
and/or the facts and law relied upon and shall include a written argument in support
of the appeal. The Commission shall not consider a notice of appeal that does not
comply with the provisions of this subsection.
Time to Reply: The ROWDS Manager shall have ten (.10) working days from the
date of the filing of the notice of appeal to reply to the notice of the appeal, and may
during such time meet with the appellant to discuss the matter, and may also
consider and/or modify the decision that is being appealed. A copy of the reply, and
any modifications to the decision being appealed will be provided to the appellant
prior to the Commission hearing on the appeal.
Notice oL: ~~. ~'~.~ Uatcs,s otherwise.~to~by the appellant, the heating of the
appeal will be noticed and scheduled on the Commission agenda at a regular
meeting to be held within thirty (30) days following the delivery to the appellant of
the ROWDS Manager's reply to the notice of appeal. A copy of the decision being
appealed, the notice of appeal and the reply shall be delivered to the Commission at
least one (1) week prior to the hearing.
Action by Commission: Following the hearing, the Commission shall either affirm
or reverse, in whole or part, or otherwise modify, amend or supplement the decision
being appealed, as such action is adequately supported by the law and evidence
presented at the hearing.
Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in
accordance with Ordinance #195, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact
Fee Ordinance.
All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District
Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services
procedures:and all applicable ACHD Ordinances .unless specifically waived herein. An
engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building permit
(or other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy.
Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans,
or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in
interest advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject
property unless a waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant
to the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought.
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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.
Conclusion of Law:
ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an
undue burden on the existing vehicular and pedestrian transportation system within the vicinity
impacted by the proposed development.
Sh°uld you :have 'anY qdesti0nsi:~sr ~ebmmentSfple~se ~ontaet~e A. CHD Planning and D~evel°pment
staff at 387-6170.
Sincerely,
Christy Richardson
Planning Review Supervisor
Right-of-Way & Development
cc.'
Project file
ACHD Construction Services
Lead agency/City of Meridian
Chron
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Date:
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Planning & Zoning CommiSsion
Tom Kuntz
May 01,2002
City Clerk & Planning & Zoning Staff
RECEIVED
MAY - 1 2002
CITY OF MERIDIAN
CITY CLERK OFFICE
RE: CUP 02-009 - Conditional Uso Permit for Proposed Thornton Four-Plex.
The Parks and Recreation staff has received and reviewed the above-proposed proiect and have no
recommendations to add at this time.
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