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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportCITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 12, 2008 STAFF REPORT Hearing Date: August 12, 2008 TO: Mayor & City Council wl IDIAN-- FROM: Sonya Watters, Associate City Planner 208-884-5533 SUBJECT: Meridian Library Parking Lot Expansion • RZ-08-002 Rezone of 0.58 of an acre from R-4 (Medium Low -Density Residential) to L-O (Limited Office) I. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST The applicant, Meridian Library District, has applied for a Rezone (RZ) of 0.58 of an acre of land from the R-4 (Medium Low -Density Residential) to the L-O (Limited Office) zoning district. The applicant is proposing to use the property to expand the existing parking lot for the Meridian Library just to the west of the subject property. NOTE: The proposed use of the property is considered a public/quasi-public use and as such, is a permitted use in the L-O zoning district. A conceptual site plan was submitted with the RZ application that shows how the parcel proposed to be rezoned and the existing parking lot to the west will redevelop into one new parking lot with associated landscaping. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance application will be required for the construction of the new parking lot and landscaping. The site is located at 1727 N. Leisure Lane, north of Cherry Lane on the west side of Leisure Lane, approximately '/a mile east of N. Linder Road. The subject property is within the corporate boundaries of the city. 2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION The subject application was submitted to the Planning Department for review. Below, staff has provided detailed analysis, comments, and recommended actions for the requested RZ application. Staff is recommending approval of the subject Rezone (RZ-08-002) request as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of June 5, 2008 with a Development Agreement, based on the Findings of Fact listed in Exhibit D of this staff report. The Meridian Plannin & Zonina Commission heard this item on June 5 and Jul 3 2008. At the public hearing on July 3, 20(118 they moved to recommend approval of the subject RZ request. a. Summary of Commission Public Hearing i. In favor: Ed Daniels (Applicant's Representative) ii. In opposition: Margaret Wallet; Commenting: Allen Garratt• Terry Le, ighton• Janet Sanchez iv. Written testimony: None V. Staff presenting application: Sonya Watters Caleb Hood vi. Other staff commenting on application: None b. Key Issue(s) of Discussion by Commission i. The conversion of Leisure Lane from a rivate street to a ublic street from Cherr Lane to the north boundary of the site; ii. The use of a private street for public access iii. Imnrnvpmpnf .na to the site; Meridian Library Parking Lot Expansion RZ PAGE CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 12, 2008 iv. Restrict access to the site from Leisure Lane if Public street im 3rovements aren't made; access provided through the library property to the south or west c. Key Commission Change(s) to Staff Recommendation: i. Strike Development Agreement provision #1 2A requiring improvement and dedication of Leisure Lane as a public street; replace with provision prohibiting access to/from the site via Leisure Lane and no street improvements required to Leisure lane d. Outstanding Issues) for City Council: i. Access to/from the site via Leisure Lane vs. access throu h the library ro ert to the west or south (access should not be allowed to Leisure Lane from any of the properties owned by the library if public street improvements are not made) 3. PROPOSED MOTION (to be considered after the public hearing) Approval After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Number RZ-08- 002 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of August 12, 2008, with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications) Denial After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Number RZ-08-002 as presented during the hearing on August 12, 2008: (Please state specific reasons for denial of the annexation request) Continuance After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to continue File Number RZ-08- 002 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason(s): (State specific reason(s) for continuance) 4. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS a. Site Address/Location: 1727 N. Leisure Lane (Parcel #S 1201346618) SW '/a of Section 1, Township 3 North, Range 1 West b. Owner: Meridian Library District 1326 W. Cherry Lane Meridian, ID 83642 c. Applicant: Same as Owner d. Applicant/Representative: Ed Daniels, Hummel Architects, PLLC e. Present Zoning: R-4 (Medium Low -Density Residential) f. Present Comprehensive Plan Designation: Office g. Description of Applicant's Request: The applicant is requesting a rezone from R-4 to L-O to expand the existing parking lot for the Meridian Library. h. Applicant's Statement/Justification: "The library's increasing patronage has placed a demand on the number of parking spaces available. Safety concerns, due to the heavy traffic on Cherry Lane, Meridian Library Parking Lot Expansion RZ PAGE CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 12, 2008 have risen as patrons are parking in remote areas and walking to the library. Currently, the property is zoned for R-4, which does not allow for the use requested. The proposed zone, L-O, would allow for the proposed use. We feel this project will compliment and improve the guide to future growth and development for the City of Meridian." from Applicant's narrative submitted with the RZ application; see applicant's narrative for more information. 5. PROCESS FACTS a. The subject application will in fact constitute a rezone as determined by City Ordinance. By reason of the provisions of the Meridian City Code Title 11 Chapter 5, a public hearing is required before the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council on this matter. b. Newspaper notifications published on: May 19, 2008 and June 2, 2008 (Commission); July 21, and Aueust 4, 2008 (City Council) c. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: May 8, 2008 (Commission); July 18, 2008 (City Council) d. Applicant posted notice on site by: May 26, 2008 (Commission); July 24, 2008 (City Council) 6. LAND USE a. Existing Land Use(s): The property is currently vacant. b. Description of Character of Surrounding Area: The area surrounding the subject property consists of residential and office uses. C. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: 1. North: Residential property, zoned R-4 2. East: Office, zoned L-O and R-4 3. South: Library parking lot and an existing vacant building, zoned L-O 4. West: Library parking lot, zoned L-O d. History of Previous Actions: The adjacent properties owned by the Meridian Library at 1326 W. Cherry Lane (Ordinance #726), 1729 N. Leisure Lane (Ordinance #751), and 1250 W. Cherry Lane were all previously zoned L-O. (Note: The zoning map shown in Exhibit A.1 shows an incorrect zoning district for the property at the west boundary of the site; it shows R-8 zoning but it is actually L-O.) e. Existing Constraints and Opportunities: 1. Public Works: Location of sewer: Sewer service is located in N. Leisure Lane. Location of water: Water service is located in N. Leisure Lane. Issues or concerns: A portion of the property in this application is located in the Leisure Lane subdivision. Currently the residents of the leisure lane subdivision are working with DEQ to resolve inadequate well and septic issues. Public Works department has been working with the residents on a design to make city services available and the mechanics of forming an LID. Also all unities should be installed before the completion of any new road service. 2. Vegetation: There are no existing trees on the property proposed to be rezoned at this time; several existing mature trees shown on the 2007 aerial view of the property have been removed from the site. Several existing trees are shown on the concept plan. Mitigation is Meridian Library Parking Lot Expansion RZ PAGE 3 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 12, 2008 required for all existing healthy trees 4-inch caliper or greater that are/were removed from the site, in compliance with the standards listed in UDC 11-311-10C. Floodplain: NA 4. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: NA 5. Hazards: Staff is unaware of any hazards associated with this property. 6. Proposed Zoning: L-O (Limited Office) 7. Size of Property: 0.58 of an acre f. Landscaping: Landscaping is not required with the subject RZ application; however, landscaping in accordance with UDC standards will be required with approval of the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application for the parking lot expansion. g. Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access: One two-way access driveway to the proposed parking lot is depicted on the site plan from Cherry Lane via Leisure Lane. Two one-way driveways enter and exit the parking lot on the west boundary from/into the library property west of the site. A possible driveway connection to the existing parking lot to the south is also depicted on the plan. No new access points to Cherry Lane are proposed. See Analysis below for more information on streets and access in this area. 7. COMMENTS MEETING On May 16, 2008 a joint agency and departments meeting was held with service providers in this area. The agencies and departments present include: Meridian Fire Department, Meridian Parks Department, Meridian Public Works Department, and the Sanitary Services Company. These agencies submitted comments on this application, which are included in Exhibit B of this report. 8. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS This property is designated "Office" on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. This designation provides opportunities for low -impact business areas. These would include offices, technology and resource centers; ancillary commercial uses may be considered (particularly within research and development centers or technological parks). The proposed L-O zoning district complies with the Office designation for this property. Further, the proposed parking lot for the library is considered a public/quasi-public use, which is a permitted use in the proposed L-O zoning district. Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to the proposed development (staff analysis in italics below policy): • Protect existing residential properties from incompatible land use development on adjacent parcels. (Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective C, Action 1) Staff believes that the proposed use of the property for additional parkingfor be compatible with the existing residences north of the site and office uses/zoning to the east and south. • Require all new parking lots to provide landscaping in internal islands. (Chapter V, Goal III, Objective D, Action 3) The conceptual site plan submitted by the applicant depicts landscaping within the proposed parking lot in internal islands. Parking lot landscaping must comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-8C. Meridian Library Parking Lot Expansion RZ PAGE 4 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 12, 2008 Stafffinds that the proposed L-O zoning designation is generally harmonious with and in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and surrounding uses. 9. ZONING ORDINANCE a. Zoning Schedule of Use Control: The anticipated parking lot expansion for the Meridian Library is considered a public/quasi-public use. Per UDC Table 11-213-2, public/quasi-public uses are a permitted use in the proposed L-O zoning district. b. Purpose Statement of Zone: Per UDC 11-213-1, the purpose of the commercial districts is to provide for the retail and service needs of the community in accord with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan. Four districts are designated which differ in the size and scale of commercial structures accommodated in the district, the scale and mix of allowed commercial uses, and the location of the district in proximity to streets and highways. 10. ANALYSIS a. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation: RZ Application: As mentioned above, the applicant is requesting a rezone of 0.58 of an acre from R-4 to L-O. The Comprehensive Plan future land use map designation for this property is Limited Office, which is consistent with the proposed L-O district. The applicant is proposing to use this property to expand the existing parking lot for the Meridian Library to the west of the site. The existing parking lot and the property proposed to be rezoned will be combined into one parking lot with new striping and landscaping. The proposed use of the property for a parking lot is considered a public/quasi-public use, which is a permitted use in the proposed L-O district. The applicant has submitted a conceptual site plan, attached in Exhibit A.2, showing how the property proposed to be rezoned and the adjacent property to the west may redevelop with a new parking lot and associated landscaping. One two-way driveway is proposed to the site from Cherry Lane via Leisure Lane. Two one-way driveways enter and exit the parking lot on the west boundary from/into the library property west of the site. A possible connection to the existing parking lot to the south is also depicted on the plan. This property is unique in that it encompasses all of Leisure Lane, a private street that is 42 feet in width, at the east boundary, south to Cherry Lane. Leisure Lane is an existing private street that is used for access to the subject property, the property to the east, and the residences north of the site. The residential property owners to the north own the land to the center of Leisure Lane; Leisure Lane is located within an easement north of the site. Leisure Lane is currently improved on this site with approximately 22 feet of asphalt, no curb, no gutter and no sidewalk (a raised curb exists along the east boundary adjacent to the office property that separates a 5-foot wide area that serves as a sidewalk but is the same level as the street). Leisure Lane is considered a substandard street and all of the residential properties to the north are therefore considered non- conforming properties (they are single-family homes without public street frontage). ACHD owns an 8' +/- wide strip of land consisting of 0.04 acres along the west boundary of Leisure Lane, which will be used for future expansion of Leisure Lane as a public street. Staff believes that Leisure Lane should be improved as a public street as a provision of rezoning this property. If Leisure Lane is improved as a public street, then all of the properties that have access to Leisure Lane can someday re -develop in conformance with City Code. If the improvement and dedication of Leisure Lane on this property does not occur, staff believes there will be a negative impact on the adjacent neighbors. Staff is recommending as a Development Agreement provision that the applicant improve and dedicate right-of-way for Leisure Lane as a public street, consistent with ACHD standards, from Cherry Lane to the north boundary of the site. This improvement and dedication shall occur prior to approval of the Certificate of Zoning Meridian Library Parking Lot Expansion RZ PAGE 5 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 12, 2008 Compliance for the parking lot expansion. (Note: A plat is not required for dedication of ROW in this instance because it's located at the edge of the property.) Based on the policies and goals contained in the Comprehensive Plan, the future land use designation of Limited Office for this property and residential and office uses of adjacent properties, Staff believes that the requested rezone to L-O is appropriate for this property. Please see Exhibit D for detailed analysis of the required facts and findings. The rezone legal description submitted with the application (stamped on April 2, 2008 by Kevin Borah, PLS) shows the property within the existing corporate boundary of the City of Meridian. Development Agreement: UDC 11-5B-3D2 and Idaho Code § 65-6711A provides the City the authority to require a property owner to enter into a Development Agreement (DA) with the City that may require some written commitment for all future uses. Staff believes that a DA is necessary to ensure that this property is developed in a fashion that is consistent with the comprehensive plan and does not negatively impact nearby properties. If the Commission or Council feel that additional development agreement provisions are necessary, staff recommends a clear outline of the commitments of the developer being required. Prior to rezone ordinance approval, a Development Agreement (DA) shall be entered into between the City of Meridian, property owner (at the time of rezone ordinance adoption), and the developer. The applicant shall contact the City Attorney, Bill Nary, at 898-5506 to initiate this process. The DA shall incorporate at least the following: • Improve and dedicate Leisure Lane from Cherry Lane to the north property line consistent with ACHD public street standards, prior to approval of the Certificate of Zoning Compliance for the parking lot expansion. (Note: Street section may be reduced due to limited right-of- way width, as determined by ACHD) • Parking lot lighting shall be shielded so that no direct light shines into adjacent residential properties. The applicant shall submit a lighting plan that has been approved by the Police Department, with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application for the new parking lot. • A Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) application shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval of the proposed parking lot expansion after the Rezone ordinance and Development Agreement have been approved by City Council. The site plan submitted with the CZC shall substantially comply with the conceptual development plan attached in Exhibit A.2. If a use other than a parking lot is proposed on this property in the future, a modification to the subject Development Agreement shall be required. b. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the subject property be rezoned to L-O per the comments listed in Section 10 and the findings in Exhibit D of this staff report. The Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on June 5 and July 3 2008 At the public hearing on July 3 2008 they moved to recommend approval of the sub iect RZ request 11. EXHIBITS A. Drawings/Map 1. Vicinity/Zoning Map 2. Conceptual Site Plan 3. Existing Library Site Plan B. Agency Comments C. Legal Description & Exhibit Map Meridian Library Parking Lot Expansion RZ PAGE 6 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 12, 2008 D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code Meridian Library Parking Lot Expansion RZ PAGE 7 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5, 2008 A. Drawings/Map I. Vicinity/Zoning Map CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5, 2008 2. Conceptual Site Plan Me"0-/o1-4N P,4Rk/A/GC�/VC 7 2 . ?`W//J�.. `12 6l.lP (;1 fF 5277.97 rt/S�f f/h1lDOSEr1 Sffgz?b �nJP.) I�lLiil� / �T • + 2W4 �•— �iv� mscE � �z i3 tg /S i7 lb 2v 11 - ' 1 i 23 2¢ 5 � 3 u " x • . • • LLEV. = 25M. r.r T. �• 3a 3g '' G __• 3� - 0 41 v - --.. • • • • • V Y 17 ' IwAl;l Mr- K OR-1 v6 A-tSG& �'OS5r�LE �C1v C?</5nN& 1' %k1A* LOT` `' 7x/s-r ma rAA",rblj/ Lor - CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5,2008 3. Existing Library Site Plan It L �T I I it I i i f L -T- it 1 _j Site i I LAN.Q CAPE PLAN A -in CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5, 2008 B. Agency Comments 1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1.1 The rezone legal description submitted with the application (stamped on April 2, 2008 by Kevin Borah, PLS) shows the property within the existing corporate boundary of the City of Meridian. 1.2 A Development Agreement (DA) will be required as part of the rezone of this property. Prior to the rezone ordinance approval, a DA shall be entered into between the City of Meridian and the property owner(s) (at the time of annexation ordinance adoption). The applicant shall contact the City Attorney, Bill Nary, at 888-4433 within 6 months of Council approval to initiate this process. The DA shall include, at minimum, the following: a tmpr-eve-a F'de ieat Leisure Lane f (`l. m e fF Lane to the -mot_ pfapefty4ine r r.,nda -,lor- to appy-eva! of t r , No access is allowed to/from the site via Leisure Lane and no street improvements are required to Leisure lane. b. Parking lot lighting shall be shielded so that no direct light shines into adjacent residential properties. The applicant shall submit a lighting plan that has been approved by the Police Department, with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application for the new parking lot. c. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) application shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval of the proposed parking lot expansion after the Rezone ordinance and Development Agreement have been approved by City Council. The site plan submitted with the CZC shall substantially comply with the conceptual development plan attached in Exhibit A.2. If a use other than a parking lot is proposed on this property in the future, a modification to the subject Development Agreement shall be required. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 2.1 Sanitary sewer service to this development is being proposed via extension of mains in N Leisure LN. The applicant shall install mains to and through this subdivision ending at the north property line; applicant shall coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works Department, and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to provide service. Minimum cover over sewer mains is three feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub -grade is less than three feet than alternate materials shall be used in conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments Standard Specifications. 2.2 Water service to this site is being proposed via extension of mains in N Leisure LN. The applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development ending at the north property line. Coordinate main size and routing with Public Works. 2.3 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all uncompleted fencing, landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer and water. 2.4 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to the issuance of a plan approval letter. 2.5 At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings per the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and approved. CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5, 2008 3. FIRE DEPARTMENT 3.1 One and two family dwellings not exceeding 3600 square feet will require a fire -flow of 1,000 gallons per minute for a duration of 2 hours to service the entire project. One and two family dwellings greater than 3600 square feet and greater will require a minimum fire flow as specified in Appendix B of the International Fire Code. Fire Hydrant spacing shall be provided as required by Appendix C of the International Fire Code. 3.2 Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department. a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 %2" outlet face the main street or parking lot aisle. b. The Fire hydrant shall not face a street which does not have addresses on it. c. Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works specifications. d. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on comers when spacing permits. e. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'. f. Fire hydrants shall be placed 18" above finished grade to the center of the 4 %2" outlets. g. Fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of the IFC Section 509.5. h. Show all proposed or existing hydrants for all new construction or additions to existing buildings within 1,000 feet of the project. 3.3 All portions of the buildings located on this project must be within 150' of a paved surface as measured around the perimeter of the building. 3.4 All entrances/exits on the east and west ends of the proposed parking lot shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside radius when turning both north and south directions. 4. POLICE DEPARTMENT 4.1 Parking lot lighting needs to be shielded so that no direct light shines into adjacent residential properties to the north and south. The applicant shall submit a lighting plan that has been approved by the Police Department with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application for the new parking lot. 5. SANITARY SERVICES 5.1 SSC has no comments related to this application. CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5, 2008 C. Legal Description & Exhibit Map EXHIBIT A Legal Description for Re -Zone A parcel of land located in the SE 114 SW 114 of Section 1, Township 3 North. Range 1 West, Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, being more particularly described as follows. COMMENCING at the southwest corner of said SE 1/4 SW 114 of Section 1 (W 1116 Comer) of said Section 1, being monumented by a found 5/8" rebar, Thence South 89'34'28" East, coincident with the southerly line of said SE 114 SW 114 of Section 1, a distance of 213.00 feet; Thence North 00'02'18" East, parallel with the westerly line of said SE 114 SW 114 of Section 1, a distance of 40.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, Thence continuing North 00'02' 18" East, parallel with the westerly line of said SE 114 SW 114 of Section 1, a distance of 160.00 feet: Thence North 89'34'28" West, parallel with the southerly line of said SE 114 SW 114 of Section 1, a distance of 105.00 feet; Thence North OW02'18" East, parallel with the westerly line of said SE 114 SW 114 of Section 1, a distance of 100 00 feet; Thence South 89'34'28" East, parallel with the southerly line of said SE 1/4 S'W 114 of Section 1 a distance of 95.00 feet; Thence North 00'02'18" East, parallel with the westerly line of said SE 114 SW 114 of Section 1, a distance of 30,00 feet; Thence South 89°34'28" East, parallel with [fie southerly line of said SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 1, a distance of 60,02 feet; Thence South 00'08'37" West, parallel with the east line of the W 314 W 112 SE 114 SW 114 of said Section 1, a distance of 290,00 feet, Thence North 89'34'28" West, parallel with the southerly line of said SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 1 a distance of 49.49 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING 'rho area described above contains 0.579 acres, more or less Basis of bearings is Grid North, Idaho State Plane Coordinate System, West Zone l? ifAL ey �- t.4Nps APR 2 3 2000 N11Q!0iAN PUBLIC �''117605 DEPT. of ram)�O A9, tO CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5,2008 EXHIBIT SKETCH FOR RE -ZONE A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN 7lig SE, 114 SW 1/4 OF SECTION 1, T. 3 N., R. 1 W., RojsE UERIDUN, ADA COUNTY, JDA110 2008 NOT TO c;','--ALE LA GNSTta .T 10561 ��U BID REVI By APR 2 3 2008 MER11DIAN PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. I WHpd�C111-C 3501 W Elder Street , Suite 200 Boise, ID 83705 208-342-5400 Fax 208-342-5353 wvvw.whpacific.com w N00'02'18"E S 8 9'_3 42 6 "E 30.00 60-02' S89'34'28"E 95,00' N8934'28'W 105.00' Is POTN-T OF BEGIN' ING W 7115 CORNER, SEC71ON 1 49.49' FOUND 518' REBAR MTH ILLEGIBLE CAP S89'34'287E 2 IF CHERRY L&YE PO M-T OF C- 02WVENC:EMENT Q) d cb N CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5, 2008 D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code 1. Rezone Findings: Upon recommendation from the Commission, the Council shall make a full investigation and shall, at the public hearing, review the application. In order to grant an annexation and/or rezone, the Council shall make the following findings: a. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan; The applicant is proposing to rezone all of the subject property to L-O. If the applicant complies with the DA provisions, the Commission finds that the proposed zoning map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan. Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section 8, of the Staff Report. b. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district, specifically the purpose statement; The Commission finds that the proposed use of the property for a parking lot expansion for the Meridian Library is consistent with the requested L-O zoning district and future land use map designation of Office for this property. c. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare; The Commission finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. Staff recommends that the Commission and Council rely on any oral or written testimony that may be provided when determining this finding. d. The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing public services within the City including, but not limited to, school districts; and, If the applicant complies with the DA provisions, the Commission finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not result in any adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing services to this site. b. The annexation is in the best of interest of the City (UDC 11-5B-3.E). The Commission finds that the rezone of this property to L-O would be in the best interest of the City.