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November 21,2005
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Sonya Watters
City of Meridian
660 W. Watertower Lane, Ste. 202
Meridian, Idaho 83642
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RE:
Porky Park Subdivision Phase 2
Dear Sonya;
I have received and reviewed the comments regarding the Porky Park Subdivision Phase
2. For ease ofreview I will address these comments in the order they are stated on your
letter.
SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1.
Applicant is to meet all terms of the approved preliminary plat (PP-O5-026) for this
development.
We shall comply
2.
The applicant has not indicated who will own the pressurized irrigation system in this
development. During the preliminary plat hearing the applicant received "flexibility"
from City Council in regards to the pressure irrigation requirements. Two buildings are
already in the process of being built without a pressure irrigation system being installed.
Prior to signature on the final plat surety shall be posted for the construction of a pump
station, with the construction of the pump station being completed prior to occupancy for
the third building (Jacksons and Country Inn and Suites being the first two). As each lot
develops the pressure irrigation system shall be continued, and installed to and through
the property.
We shall comply. Rather than specifically call out Jackson's and Country Inn and
Suites, please refer to them as Lot 1 & Lot 2 Block 1
3.
If the pressure irrigation system is to be a private system then prior to a pre-construction
meeting a draft copy of the operations and maintenance manual shall be submitted to
Public Works with the draft copy being submitted prior to signature on the final plat for
the last phase. If the system is to owned and maintained by an irrigation district a letter
of plan approval shall be submitted prior to scheduling of a pre-construction meeting.
4.
Prior to construction of the PI system, an approval letter from Settlers Irrigation
District or a copy of the O&M Manual will be submitted.
The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-
round source of water. If a creek or well source is not available, a single-point connection
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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 irrigable common
areas prior to signature on the final plat by the Meridian City Engineer.
We shall comply
5.
All fencing installed on the site must be in compliance with UDC 11-3A-6 and 11-3A- 7.
We shall comply
6.
Sanitary sewer service to this site is being proposed from existing stubs in to the property
from Pine Road, and extension of mains from Pine Road. The applicant shall coordinate
main size and routing with the Public Works Department.
We shall comply
7.
Provide a 20' easement for all public water/sewer main outside of public right of way
(include all water services and hydrants). The description shall be consistent with the
graphically depicted easements on the plat. Submit an executed easement (supplied by
Public Works), a legal description, which must include the area of the easement (marked
EXHIBIT A) and an 8112" x 11" map with bearings and distances (marked EXHIBIT B)
for review. Both exhibits must be sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Land
Surveyor. DO NOT RECORD. Add a note to the plat referencing this document.
No Extensions are proposed with this development that are not located in a Right of
Way
8.
Water service to this site will be from main line extensions from existing water mains in
Pine Avenue. The applicant will be responsible to construct water mains to and through
this proposed development. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and routing
with the Public Works Department. Applicant shall execute City of Meridian standard
follTls of easements, for any mains that are required to provide service.
9.
No Extensions are proposed with this development that are not located in a Right of \
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On the southern boundary of Lot 7, Block 1 the bearing of record depicted on the plat
does not meet the bearing of record called out in the Certificate of Owners.
We will review and correct
10.
As each lot develops 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. Storm water treatment and disposal shall 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 a 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.
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We shall comply
11.
Please submit a copy of the Ada County Street Name Committee's "Pinal" letter for the
street names and lot & block numbering. Make all corrections necessary to comply.
Please see attached letter from Ada County
12.
Include street names on the plat for the two new public roads.
We shall comply
13.
Revise the plat to show the required 25.foot wide landscape street buffer easement along
Pine Avenue and the 10 foot easements along N. Principle PI. and N. Touchmark Ave
(internal local/commercial roadways). The landscaping within this easement shall be
owned and maintained by each individual lot owner. All required street buffers shall be
located beyond any future right-of-way.
We shall comply
14.
All landscape buffers shall be constructed prior to the issuance of individual Certificate
of Occupancies within the subdivision.
We shall comply
15.
Because direct lot access to Pine Street is prohibited, provide a perpetual vehicular
cross access easement to at least Lot 5, Block 1; Lot 3, Block 2; and Lot 8, Block 2, so all
lots within the subdivision have access to the proposed internal roadways. Said cross
access shall be recorded with metes and bounds, and then depicted on the plat with the
instrument number referenced, prior to the City Engineer's signature on the plat.
Lot 5 Block 1 shares an access with Lot 4, Block 1 and Lots 3 & 8 Block 2 have
approved access to Pine St.
16.
The landscape plan, prepared by South Landscape Architecture and dated 11/1/05, shall
be revised as follows:
a.
The landscape buffer along E. Pine Street is required to be 25-ft.; revise plan
accordingly.
Include 10-foot wide landscaped street buffers on each side of N. Principle PI.
and N. Touchmark Ave.
Address if there are any existing trees on-site that will be retained or removed. If
removed, include mitigation information on the plan in accordance with UDCll-
3B-I0c.5.
b.
c.
Submit 3 copies of the revised landscape plan to the Planning Department prior to
signature on the final plat by the City Engineer
We shall comply
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17.
Revise or add the following note(s) on the face of the plat dated 8/18/05, prepared by
Claiborne Waite Consulting, prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer:
(2.)
(6.)
(8.)
Complete instrument number.
"...in compliance with Title 11 and Title 12 of the Meridian City Code of the
City of Meridian's Unified Development Code."
"Other than the access points specifically approved. direct access to Pine Street is
prohibited."
We shall comply
18.
Complete the Certificate of Owners and accompanying acknowledgement.
We shall comply
19.
Staffs failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved preliminary
plat does not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for compliance.
Noted
Thank you for your time and consideration on this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Matt
Munger or me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Cara Duskey
Project Coordinator
4090 W. State Street, Suite 29 0 Boise, Idaho 83703 0 Phone (208) 426-8314 Fax (208) 426-8319