OrderBEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
IN THE MATTER OF THE
APPLICATION OF LOCHSA
FALLS, LLC, FOR APPROVAL OF
54 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS
AND 4 COMMON LOTS ON 24.48
ACRES IN AN R-4 ZONE FOR
LOCHSA FALLS SUBDIVISION
NO.8, LOCATED WEST OF N.
LINDER ROAD, APPROXIMATELY
%4 MILE SOUTH OF W. CHINDEN
BLVD., IN THE NE'/4 OF SECTION
26, TAN., R.1 W., MERIDIAN,
IDAHO
C/C 02/10/04
CASE NO. FP-04-004
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
This matter coming before the City Council for Final Plat approval pursuant to
Meridian City Code § 12-3-7 on February 10, 2004, and the Council finding that the
Administrative Review is complete from Sonya Allen for the Planning and Zoning Department,
and Bruce Freckleton, Engineering Technician III, dated: Hearing Date: February 10, 2004, to the
Mayor and Council, and that Anna Powell Planning Director for the Planning and Zoning
Department, commented at the hearing, and the Council having considered the requirements of
the preliminary plat the Council takes the following action:
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IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
The Final Plat of "PLAT OF LOCHSA FALLS SUBDIVISION NO. 8, A
PORTION OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TAN., R. l W., B.M., MERIDIAN, ADA
COUNTY, IDAHO 2004, SHEET 1 OF 2, 31014-PLT.DWG CSM 12/02/03, HANDWRITTEN
DATE: 12/24/03, STAMPED: JAN 07 2004, LOCHSA FALLS LLC — DEVELOPER, BRIGGS
ENGINEERING, INC. — CONSULTING ENGINEERS", Lochsa Falls, LLC, Developer, is
Conditionally Approved subject to those conditions of Staff comments as set forth in the
Memorandum to the Mayor and City Council from Bruce Freckleton, Engineering Technician III,
and Sonya Allen for the Planning and Zoning Department, dated: Hearing Date: February 10,
2004, listing 16 SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS and 8 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, a
true and correct copy of which is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A", and consisting of four
pages, and by this reference incorporated herein, and the response letter received by Justin Martin
dated February 6, 2004, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto marked Exhibit `B",
and consisting of two pages, and by this reference incorporated herein, and the additional
requirements from the action of the Council taken at their February 10, 2004 meeting as follows,
to -wit:
1.1 Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health
Department as follows:
The Central District Health Department requires after written
approval from the appropriate entities are submitted, they can
approve this proposal for central sewage and central water; that
plans must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department
of Health and Welfare, Division of Environmental Quality for
central sewage and central water; that run-off is not to create a
mosquito breeding problem; and it is suggested that stormwater be
pretreated through a grassy swale prior to discharge to the
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subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water
quality; that engineers and architects should obtain current best
management practices for stormwater disposal and design a
stormwater management system that is preventing groundwater and
surface water degradation. Manuals for guidance:
State of Idaho Catalog Of Stormwater Best Management
Practices For Idaho Cities And Counties. Prepared by the Idaho
Division Of Environmental Quality, July 1997.
2. Stormwater Best Management Practices Guidebook. Prepared
by City of Boise Public Works Department, May 2000.
2. The final plat upon which there is contained the Certification and signature of the
City Clerk and the City Engineer verifying that the plat meets the City's requirements shall be
signed only at such time as:
l . The Plat dimensions are approved by the City Engineer; and
2. The City Engineer has verified that all off -site improvements are
completed and/or the appropriate letter of credit or cash has been issued
guaranteeing the completion of off -site and required on -site
improvements.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
AND RIGHT TO REGULATORY TAKINGS ANALYSIS
The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, the Owner
may request a regulatory taking analysis. Such request must be in writing, and must be filed with
the City Clerk not more than twenty-eight (28) days after the final decision concerning the matter
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at issue. A request for a regulatory takings analysis will toll the time period within which a
Petition for Judicial Review may be filed.
Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of
Meridian, pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521. An affected person being a person who has an
interest in real property which may be adversely affected by this decision may, within twenty-
eight (28) days after the date of this decision and order, seek a judicial review as provided by
Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho Code.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the day of
2004.
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`��`„,:unrrryty of Meridian
Attest: � y OF "eo
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BEAL
William G. Berg, Jr., City erk
Copy served upon Applicant, the Planning and Zaning�V��,tz�°ient, Public
and City Attorney. , ,,0``
Dated:
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Works Department,
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MAYOR
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('ITY COIJNCII_ MEMBERS
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William I_ M. Nary
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Charles M. Rountree
MEMORANDUM:
To: Mayor & City Council
From: Sonya Allen, Assistant City Planner''
Bruce Freckleton, Engineering Tech III
Re: LOCHSA FALLS SUBDIVISION NO. 8 6
CITY HALL
(208) 888-4433 — Fax 887-4813
PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
(208)887-2211 — Fax 898-95i1
LEGAL DEPART IENT
(208) 400-9272 _ FAN 400-4405
Hearing Date: February 10, 2004
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City Of Me-ijdiL
City Clerk Office
Request for a Final Plat Approval of Lochsa Falls Subdivision No. 8, Consisting
of Fifty-four (54) Single-family Residential Building Lots and Four (4) Common
Lots on 24.48 Acres in an R-4 (P.D.) Zone by Lochsa Falls, LLC
(File No. FP-04-004).
We have reviewed this submittal and offer the following
applicant. These conditions shall be considered in full, ►,texpr e slN'dmod Pied itions of tloe
deleted by motion of the Meridian City Council:
APPLICATION SUMMARY &LOCATION
This is the eighth phase of Lochsa Falls Subdivision and consists of 54 single-family residential
building lots and 4 common (landscaping/open space/drainage) lots on 24.48 acres. The gross
density of Phase No. 8 is approximately 2.20 dwelling units/acre. The net density is
approximately 2.65 dwelling units/acre.
The subdivision was approved as a Planned Development which allowed for a reduction to
development standards including reduced setbacks (front 20', non -front entry garage 15'
5' side single story, 7' side two-story), reduced lot sizes (min. 6,500 s.f.), reduced
frontages (min. 60'), reduced house sizes (min. 1,201 s.f.) and to allow the Applicant' s
request to exceed minimum block length requirements. The reduced setbacks that were
requested at the time this subdivision was approved are now current city ordinance.
The final plat for this phase complies with the approved preliminary plat.
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Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: February 10, 2004
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Staff recommends approval for Lochsa Falls Subdivision No. 8 with the comm
conditions stated in this report. ents and
LOCATION
This phase of Lochsa Falls Subdivision is located west of N. Linder Road, approximately �/
mile south of W. Chinden Blvd., in the NE 1/4 oSection 26, TAN., R.1W.
SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved Preliminary Plat (PP-02-009)
Conditional Use Permit (CUP-02-012), and the recorded Development Agreement (Inst.
No. 103012598).
The pressurized irrigation system within this development is to be owned and
maintained by the Settlers Irrigation District. 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 to the culinary water system shall
be required. If a single -point comiection is utilized, the developer shall be responsible for
the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature on the final plat by
the Meridian City Engineer.
3• Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, pressurized
irrigation system approved and activated, drainage lots constructed, fencing installed,
and road base approved by the Ada County Highway District prior to applying for
building permits. All development improvements, including fencing, micro -paths,
Irrigation, and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining certificates
of occupancy. A letter- of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required
for all fencing, landscaping, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to
signature on the final plat.
4. Temporary construction fencing to contain debris shall be installed along the boundaries
of this phase unless fencing already exists at the subdivision boundaries.
Fencing within 20 feet of all public right Of ways shall be no taller than 3-feet in hei"ht
if sight obscuring material is used or 4-feet in height Il non -sight obscuring matenal is
used.
5. Please add or revise the following plat notes:
(12•) Add note: "Building setbacks and dimensional standards in this subdivision
shall be in coin liance with Title 11 and Title 12 of the Meridian Cit Code unless
otherwise modified b Conditional Use Permit CUP-02-012 which allowed for
reduced setbacks lot sizes lot fronta es and minimum house size_ "
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6. The Landscape Plan dated 115104, prepared by Harvest Design is approved as
submitted.
7. Applicant will be responsible to construct the sewer and water mains to and through
this proposed development, thereby making them available to adjacent properties.
Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and routing with the Public Works
Department.
8. Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and
construction inspection fees, as detennined during the plan review process, prior to
signature on the final plat per Resolution 02-374.
9 Any drainage areas (detention retention basins) must be designed to ensure that water
will percolate or discharge within a period of time not to exceed 24 hours for all stolms
Lip to and including a 100-year stone event. (All areas being counted toward the 10%, open space amenity shall be free of "wet ponds" or other such nuisances.)
10. The legal description of the Certificate of Owner's and the descriptive boundary calls on
the face of the plat don't match. It appears that several calls are missing from the legal
description. Please revise to accurately describe the boundary of the subdivision.
1 1 :Add the "UNPLATTED" text adjacent to Lot 1, Block 39.
12. Add the % R/W dimensions at the north end of N. Teton Falls Way and the south end of
N. Long Lake Way.
13. Revise the line types of the Boundary, Section, Right -of -Way, Centerline, Lot Line, and
easement Lines to match those same lines in the plat.
14, Identify the tie point to the Real Point of Beginning along the section line in N. Linder
Road (le Calculated Point, Set Pin, Found Pin etc.)
15. Increase the width of the Public Utilities, Drainage and Irrigation Easements to (8')
eight -feet across the north side of Lot 17 and 14, Block 25, and the south side of Lot
6, Block 27. These areas all have pressurized irrigation transmission mains within
them.
16. Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or teens of the approved preliminary
plat, conditional use permit or development agreement does not relieve Applicant of
responsibility For compliance.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting,
crossing or lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per -
City Ordinance 12-4-13. Plans will need to be approved by the appropriate
irrigation/draina"I district, or lateral users association, with written confirmation of said
approval submitted to the Public Works Department.
2. Any e xisting domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be
removed from their- domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. Wells
may be used for non -domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.
One -Hundred watt (100w), high-pressure sodium streetlights will be required at
locations designated by the Public Works Department. All streetlights shall be installed
at subdivider's expense. Typical locations are at street intersections and/or fire hydrants.
Final design locations and quantity are determined after power designs are completed by
Idaho Power Company. Street light contractor to obtain design and permit lrom the
Public Works Department prior commencing installations.
4. Compaction test results must be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all
building pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
5. Sewer and water mains shall be extended to and through the proposed development,
thereby making the available for adjacent properties.
6. Applicant's engineer will be required to submit a signed, stamped statement certifying
that all street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three feet above the
highest established normal groundwater elevation.
7. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian's Water Deputy Fire Chief
and the Public Works Department.
8. Provide sidewalks in accordance with the MCC.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Lochsa Falls Subdivision No. 8 with the above
stated comments & conditions.
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Mayor and City Council
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Re: Lochsa Subdivision No. 8 Final Plat (File No. FP 04-004)
Dear Mayor and Council:
FEB 0 6 2004
City Of leridiar
Ci ty Clem Office
The following is in response to staff s comments for the February 10, 2004 Hewing.
SITE SYECIFTC REOUIREMENTS
1. The Applicant will comply with terms of approvals.
2. The Applicant will comply with pressurized irrigation requirements.
3. The Applicant will comply.
4. The Applicant will comply with fencing requirements.
5. The final plat will be revised in accordance with staff comments.
6. Approval of the landscape plan dated 1-5-04 is noted.
7. The Applicant will comply with sewer and water construction requirements.
8. The Applicant will pay all applicable fees prior to signature on the final plat.
9. Noted.
10. The final plat will be revised in accordance with staff comments.
11. The final plat will be revised in accordance with staff conimeiits.
12. The final plat will be revised in accordance with staff comments.
13. The final plat will be revised in accordance with staff comments.
14. The final plat will be revised in accordance with staff comments.
15. The final plat will be revised in accordance with staff comments.
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16. Noted.
GENERAL REQuiREMFNTS
1. The Applicant will comply.
2. The Applicant will comply.
3. The Applicant will comply.
4. The Applicant will comply.
5. The Applicant will comply.
6. The Applicant's engineer will comply.
7. The Applicant will comply.
8. The Applicant will comply.
We believe this letter addresses all of your concerns. Please feel free to call me if you have
additional comments or questions.
Sincerely,
Justin Martin
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