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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo from PlanningProject: Hartz Annexation ()-G-07-002) & Rezone (RZ-07-003�r Location, size of property and existing zoning: The subject properties are located at 1970 & 1990 N. Meridian Road, on the east side of N. Meridian Road, approximately'/4 mile north of Fairview Avenue. The property at 1970 N. Meridian Road consists of 0.42 of an acre and is currently zoned RI in Ada County; the property at 1990 N. Meridian Road consists of 0.38 of an acre and is currently zoned L-O. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: 1. North: Residential apartments (James Court), zoned R-15 2. East: Residential apartments (James Court), zoned R-15 and single-family residences, zoned R-8 3. South: Vacant, undeveloped land, zoned RI (Ada County) — currently requesting annexation and zoning into the City with a C-C zone for a future office building (Hoyd) 4. West: Offices, zoned L-O and residential property with a pasture, zoned RUT (Ada County) Application Request: Annexation & Zoning of 0.42 of an acre and Rezone of 0.38 of an acre to C-G. Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access: The concept plan shows two access points to N. Meridian Road. Staff is recommending that only one access point to N. Meridian Road be allowed once the existing residence is converted to commercial use via CUP/CZC approval. At that time, the applicant states that sole access to the site will be provided from the existing driveway on the northern parcel. The existing driveway on the southern parcel where the existing house is should terminate upon CUP/CZC approval. Cross -access will be provided with the property to the south owned by Kendall Hoyd via a driveway at the south boundary of the site. Staff is supportive of the proposed cross -access with the parcel to the south and the single access point to N. Meridian Road as discussed. Although they have not provided specific comments on the subject AZ & RZ applications, ACHD generally restricts direct access to arterial streets and encourages combined access points. Landscaping: (Applicable upon development of the property) Width of street buffer(s): Per City Code (UDC Table 11-2B-3), a 25-foot wide landscape street buffer will be required adjacent to N. Meridian Road, an arterial roadway when this property develops in the future. 2. Width of buffer(s) between land uses: Per City Code (UDC Table 11-2B-3) a 25-foot wide landscape buffer is required between C-G and C-C zoned property and residential uses. Currently, there are residential uses to the north and east of this site. A 25-foot wide buffer will be required adjacent to residential uses when this property develops in the future. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Commercial Compliance with Comprehensive Plan: Yes Compliance with UDC: Yes Proposed DA requirements: Property be zoned C-C instead of C-G; cross -access be provided to the Hoyd property to the south; hours of operation be limited to between 6 am and 10 pm; one access point to Meridian Road; 10-foot wide multi -use pathway required along the west side of the Five Mile Creek; and other standard conditions. History of Previous Actions: The property at 1990 N. Meridian Road was annexed into the City and zoned L-O in 1999. A Development Agreement (Instrument No. 99072887) was entered into at that time between the owner of the property and the City of Meridian that prohibited residential use of the property and prohibited the building to be used exclusively for retail uses. Elevations: Yes (existing structures) Outstanding Issue(s) for Commission: Applicant's original request was for the C-G zone; Staff is recommending a C-C zoning instead per the conditions in the staff report. The applicant agrees with Staff s recommendation of C-C. Staff Recommendation: Approval, with C-C (instead of C-G) zoning and a DA. Notes: y RECEIVED Project: Hartz Location: 1990 N. Meridian Road approximately'/a mile north of Fairview Avenue. Applications: annexation and zoning and rezone APR 17 2007 City of Meridian City Clerk Office Highlights of Proposed Development: annexation and zoning approval of 0.42 acres to C-G for the property located at 1970 N. Meridian Road and rezone approval of 0.38 acres from L-O to C-G Highlights of the Proposed Development: There are currently two existing structures on the property. The applicant intends to keep the existing structures on the site and use them as part of the Hartz Music Shop business. The A tent area is shown on the conceptual site plan between the two buildings to be used for small outdoor shows and recitals. The applicant states that in the future, this area may be enclosed for indoor shows. Number of Proposed Buildings: 2 Other: DA recommended to include the following site specific provisions: • The subject property shall be zoned C-C, not C-G as requested. • A cross -access easement shall be provided to the property owner to the south (Kendall Hoyd). • Hours of operation limited to between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm • The detailed site plan submitted with any CUP and/or CZC application on this site shall substantially comply with the conceptual site plan submitted to the City as shown in Exhibit A of the Staff Report. • Only the single access point to Meridian Road shown on the conceptual site plan on the northernmost parcel shall be allowed to this site. • A minimum 25-foot wide landscape buffer along the entire frontage of N. Meridian Road. • A minimum 25-foot wide landscape buffer shall be constructed adjacent to residential uses. • A sidewalk shall be constructed along N. Meridian Road. Elevations: Yes —Photos Commission Recommendation: approval at their March 15, 2007 public hearing. Summary of Commission Public Hearing: i. In favor: Matthew Hartz, Owner/Applicant ii. In opposition: None iii. Commenting: None iv. Written testimony: None v. Staff presenting application: Sonya Watters vi. Other staff commenting on application: None Key Issues of Discussion by Commission: Hours of operation for future outdoor entertainment facility/stage Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation: None Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: none. Applicant agrees to the C-C zone per the staff report Written Testimony since Staff Report: None. Notes: