HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 30, 2002 Memo from Brad HCCITY OF MERIDIAN
Planning & Zoning
Memo
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Mayor and City Council
Brad Hawkins-Clark (P&Z Dept.)
Bill Nichols, Shari Stiles, Gary Smith, Brad Watson, Steve Siddoway
May 30, 2002
Proposed Text for Urban Services Planning Area Paragraph
RECEIVED
MAY 3 0 2002
CITY OF MERIDIAN
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For discussion at your June 4th continued public hearing, please find attached a
proposed revision to the Urban Services Planning Area (USPA) text in the March
2002 Comprehensive Plan Amendment. You have already received a memorandum
from Gary Smith and Brad Watson, dated 5-21-02, on this same matter. Upon the
Council's final decision regarding the three options presented in that memo, Staff is
recommending that policy be incorporated into the attached text and both adopted
as a modification to the USPA paragraph on page 83 of the March 2002
Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Staff Proposed Modifications of "Urban Service Planning Area" Paragraph (March
2002 version, pg. 83)
For Consideration at 6.4-02 City Council Continued Public Hearing on the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
"Urban Service Planning Area. The Urban Service Planning Area (USPA} is delineated on
the Future Land Use Map and is generally identical to the Area of Impact boundary. The
purpose of the USPA is to identify land within Meridian's Area of Impact where the City either
has the planned or existing capacity to provide municipal services. The boundary serves as a
tool to help the City plan and provide services efficiently The boundary also communicates to
Ada County those areas that are currently under their jurisdiction but where the City fully
intends to provide services in the future.
The City of Meridian desires all development within its Area of Impact to be served with city
services. Primarily, such services include sanitary sewer, water, fire, police, parks and
libraries. Secondarily, the City will consider the availability and capacity of the school system,
transportation facilities and stormwater facilities in any review of development within the Area
of Impact. Howcvor, It is recognized that some development may precede the ability of the
City, on its own, to extend services for such development. Upon formal requcsts to thc City
for dcvclopmcnt that ~ on proporty not immediately sorvicc~3blc with urban c, orviccs, thc City
may con~dcr said applications. If privatc utilitics arc constructed, it will bc thc City's policy
that said privatc sorviccs bc conc~tructed to City of Mcridian standards and will rcvort to thc
City upon futurc anncxation. Whilc thc City's strong prcforon¢c is that all dcvolopmont bc
attochod to or sorviced by City owned scrviccs, considoration may bc givcn to othcr options
as proposed. All roclucsts for annexation into thc city limits will still roquirc city owned
scrviccs. Upon review of such development applications, the following urban service
guidelines will apply to any City of Meridian comments:
· [Insert new urban services statement here as decided by the City Council, e.g. Option A, B or
C from the 5-21-02 memo from Gary Smith and Brad Watson]
It is also recognized that urban density development within the Area of Impact but outside the
city limits has a clear and measurable impact on public safety and recreation services
provided by the City. For example, the Meridian Police Department responds to calls within
the Area of Impact when the Ada County Sheriff is unavailable or if Meridian has the closest
unit to an emergency. Traffic on roadways within the city limits increases due to the
commuting and travel patterns of residents outside the city limits, which results in additional
traffic accidents that require Meridian police resources. Also, City of Meridian park facilities
may be utilized by non-city residents. The City of Meridian opposes any development that
increases the demand for City services and does not compensate the City for said services.
Developers of projects within the Area of Impact and outside city limits will be required to
address increased impacts on all City of Meridian services, especially those services that
may be uncompensated by the residents in urban density developments."
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