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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo from PlanningProject: Meridian High School PA System (CUP-08-024) Location, size of property and existing zoning: The property is located at 1900 W. Pine Avenue, on the north side of W. Pine Avenue, approximately 1/4 mile west of N. Linder Road. The site is currently zoned R-4 and consists of 48.7 acres. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: 1. North: Single-family residential properties in The Vineyard Subdivision, zoned R-4 2. East: Meridian High School property, zoned R-4 South: Meridian High School property, zoned C-G and a single-family residence (Geile property), zoned RUT in Ada County 4. West: A single-family residence (Geile property), zoned RUT in Ada County Application: CUP for 2 outdoor speaker systems for the Meridian High School ball fields, in an R-4 zoning district, within 100-feet of a residential district Hours of Operation: During baseball season (March -May), the PA system will be used 4 to 5 times a week, Monday thru Saturday. The hours of operation will be 3 pm to 10 pm in the case of overtime. During the summer season there will be sporadic games during the weekends used by Youth Leagues and other community baseball groups. If other affiliations use these fields they must abide by the same hours of operation as the school does. Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access: Access to the ball fields is provided through the school property via N. Linder Road and W. Pine Avenue. No new access points are proposed or approved with this application. Landscaping: NA Off -Street Parking: NA Comprehensive Plan Designation: High Density Residential Compliance with UDC: Yes w/CUP History of Previous Actions: Meridian High School annexed 9.71 acres with an R-4 zoning designation in 2006 that contain the subject ball fields (AZ-05-059, Ordinance #06-1222). A conditional use permit (CUP-05-053) was approved with the AZ for ball field lighting adjoining a residential district. A variance (VAR-06-003) was also approved for exposed light bulbs in the light fixtures on the ball fields. Elevations: NA Outstanding Issue(s) for Commission: (Pertinent conditions of approval recommended by Staff) • The 4 existing speakers (2 on each ball field) should be relocated either to the rear or side of the bleachers facing away from the Geile property to enable the volume level on the speakers to be decreased and still meet the purpose. (The applicant shall work with A Atronics and Staff to determine a suitable location and possible shielding for the speakers that meets the intent of this requirement.) • The applicant shall submit written documentation from A Atronics with the CZC application that defines what volume level is appropriate for the proposed use and proximity to a residence. An appropriate decibel level should be determined at the shared property boundary of the school and the adjacent Geile residence that serves the purpose for announcements but does not create excessive disturbance to the neighbors. The determined decibel level shall not be exceeded. • The hours of operation for the proposed speaker system shall be limited to the hours between 8 am and 10 pm. Written Testimony: Paul Geiles Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the CUP w/conditions. November 17, 2008 MERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING MEETING November 20, 2008 APPLICANT Joint School District No. 2 ITEM NO. REQUEST Continued Public Hearing from 10/2/08 - Conditional Use Permit for outdoor speaker systems for the Meridian High School ball fields in an R-4 zoning district for Meridian High PA System - 1900 W. Pine Avenue AGENCY CITY CLERK: CITY ENGINEER: CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR: CITY ATTORNEY CITY POLICE DEPT: CITY FIRE DEPT: CITY BUILDING DEPT: CITY WATER DEPT: CITY SEWER DEPT: CITY PARKS DEPT: MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT: SANITARY SERVICES: ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT: CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH: NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION: SETTLERS' IRRIGATION: IDAHO POWER: INTERMOUNTAIN GAS: OTHER: Contacted: COMMENTS C UP 08-024 0 See Previous Item Packet / Attached Minutes Date: ,�eprV1101 3' Phone: Emailed: Staff Initials: Materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Project: Meridian High School PA System (CUP-08.024) ~—~—At the last meeting on 1012, the Commission requested the applicant work w/Aatronics & the Geile's to determine an acceptable decibel level for the speakers at the shared property line. ----- Location, size of property and existing zoning: The property is located at 1900 W. Pine Avenue, on the north side of W. Pine Avenue, approximately % mile west of N. Linder Road. The site is currently zoned R-4 and consists of 48.7 acres. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: 1. North: Single-family residential properties in The Vineyard Subdivision, zoned R-4 2. East: Meridian High School property, zoned R-4 3. South: Meridian High School property, zoned C-G and a single-family residence (Geile property), zoned RUT in Ada County 4. West: A single-family residence (Geile property), zoned RUT in Ada County Application: CUP for 2 outdoor speaker systems for the Meridian High School ball fields, in an R-4 zoning district, within 100-feet of a residential district Hours of Operation: During baseball season (March -May), the PA system will be used 4 to 5 times a week, Monday thru Saturday. The hours of operation will be 3 pm to 10 pm in the case of overtime. During the summer season there will be sporadic games during the weekends used by Youth Leagues and other community baseball groups. If other affiliations use these fields they must abide by the same hours of operation as the school does. Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access: Access to the ball fields is provided through the school property via N. Linder Road and W. Pine Avenue. No new access points are proposed or approved with this application. Landscaping: NA Off -Street Parking: NA Comprehensive Plan Designation: High Density Residential Compliance with UDC: Yes w/CUP History of Previous Actions: Meridian High School annexed 9.71 acres with an R-4 zoning designation in 2006 that contain the subject ball fields (AZ-05-059, Ordinance #06-1222). A conditional use permit (CUP-05-053) was approved with the AZ for ball field lighting adjoining a residential district. A variance (VAR-06-003) was also approved for exposed light bulbs in the light fixtures on the ball fields. Elevations: NA Outstanding Issue(s) for Commission: (Pertinent conditions of approval recommended by Staff) • The 4 existing speakers (2 on each ball field) should be relocated either to the rear or side of the bleachers facing away from the Geile property to enable the volume level on the speakers to be decreased and still meet the purpose. (The applicant shall work with A Atronics and Staff to determine a suitable location and possible shielding for the speakers that meets the intent of this requirement.) • The applicant shall submit written documentation from A Atronics with the CZC application that defines what volume level is appropriate for the proposed use and proximity to a residence. An appropriate decibel level should be determined at the shared property boundary of the school and the adjacent Geile residence that serves the purpose for announcements but does not create excessive disturbance to the neighbors. The determined decibel level shall not be exceeded. • The hours of operation for the proposed speaker system shall be limited to the hours between 8 am and 10 pm. Written Testimony: Paul Geiles Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the CUP w/conditions.