HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication ChecklistPlanning Department
ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE ■ AppIication Checklist
1-1 appucarrons are required to contain one copy of the following unless otherwise noted:
Applicant
:71A
Description FStaff
mpleted & signed Administrative Review Application
lso submitting a concurrent application for apreliminaryp/at or conditional use permit, the Alternative
pliance request will beprocessed along with that application. Therefore, an Adminr mil,tr ve Review application
t necessary in this case; just check theAlternative Compliance box on Commission &Council Review
licatron and submit the information below.)
Narrative fully describing the proposed request including the following:
➢ The specific requirements that are proposed to be modified
➢ Address the reason why strict adherence or application of the requirements are not
feasible
➢ Demonstrate how the proposed alternative means for compliance with the specific
requirements provides an equal or superior means of meeting the intent and purpose
of the regulation
➢ An supporting documentation or clans
THIS APPLICATION SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL STAFF HAS RECEIVED ALL
REQUIRED INFORMATION.
i
l
O 50
660 E. Watertower Lane, Suite 202 • Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208) 884-5533 • Facsimile: (208) 888-6854 • Website: www.meridiancity.org
(Rev. 9121106)
w IDIAM-�-
Type of Review Requested (check all that apply)
❑ Accessory Use
l Alternative Compliance
❑ Certificate of Zoning Compliance
❑ Conditional Use Permit Minor Modification
❑ Design Review
❑ Private Street
❑ Property Boundary Adjustment
❑ Short Plat
❑ Temporary Use Certificate of Zoning Compliance
❑ Time Extension (Director)
❑ Vacation
❑ Other
Information
Applicant name:
Applicant address:
WZYZ
Planning Department
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW APPLICATION
Applicant's interest in property: Own ❑ Rent ❑ Optioned ❑ Other
Owner name: !
Owner address:
r(1Gi"
Agent name (e.g., architect, engineer, developer, representative):
Firm nary:
Address:
Primary contact is: ❑ Applicant
Contact name-
E-mail: Jvu4 C w
❑ Owner Agent ❑ Other
of
Phone: W1— S S
Zip: 83 � V 7
Phone: q - y 3
Zip: Z.
((A (' C�D�
hone:
zip:3�
Phone: SS 33
Fax: b b &- (o � �y
Subject Property Information
Location/street address: 3 L- I f� A VA n / t"-% D rN A n .. , A. i A,
Assessor's parcel number(s): KS(� ZnoO j i s �-- - Z&EO , O 12 5_6_? ZOOILt(� 77Z CW/qZ
Township, range, section: `��1 f l= Total acreage: '-- _� 44,1
Current land use: Current t,� Current zoning district: 0 -_ T
660 E. Watertower Lane, Suite 202 . Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208) 884-5533 • Facsimile: (208) 888-6854 . Website: www.meridiancity.org
I (Rev. 414108)
Proiect
Project/subdivision name: (.41 V61( V
General description of proposed project/request: ! t&A �\O,
S-I�, vyy w dew k.� r 2 rx ewe �S
Proposed zoning district(s):
Acres of each zone proposed:
Type of use proposed (check all that apply):
S e- e_ ❑ Residential ❑ Commercial ❑ Office ❑ Industrial ❑ Other
Amenities provided with this development (if applicable):
Who will own & maintain the pressurized irrigation system in this development?
Which irrigation district does this property lie within?
Primary irrigation source:
�-4e
Square footage of landscaped areas to be irrigated (if primary or secondary point of connection is City water):
Residential Project Summary (if applicable) �i/
Number of residential units: Number of building lots:
Number of common and/or other lots:
Proposed number of dwelling units (for multi -family developments only):
1 Bedroom: 2 or more Bedrooms:
Minimum square footage of structure(s) (excl. garage):
Minimum property size (s.f):
Gross density (DU/acre-total land):
Proposed building height:
Average property size (s.f.):
Net density (DU/acre-excluding roads & alleys):
Percentage of open space provided: Acreage of open space:
Percentage of useable open space: (See Chapter 3, Article G, for qualified open space)
Type of open space provided in acres (i.e., landscaping, public, common, etc):
Type of dwelling(s) proposed: ❑ Single-family ❑ Townhomes ❑ Duplexes
Non-residential Project Summary (if applicable)
Number of building lots: Other lots:
Gross floor area proposed:
Hours of operation (days and hours):
Percentage of site/project devoted to the following:
L` w P Landscaping -
❑ Multi -family
Existing (if applicable):
Building height:
Butldmg: Paving:
�. Total number of employees:
Maximum number of employees at any one time:
Number and ages of students/children (if applicable):
Seating capacity:
Total number of parking spaces provided: Number of compact spaces provided:
Authorization
Print applicant name: AA A W
Applicant signature:
Phon
2 -----. ............. ..._.�„y.U,g
Mayor Tammy de Weerd
City Council Members:
Keith Bird
Joe Borton
Charles Rountree
David Zaremba
July 7, 2008
Planning & Zoning Commission
33 E. Idaho Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: Alternative Compliance Request for City Hall Parking
Dear Commissioners:
This letter is being written in conjunction with the application for CUP-08-018, City Hall
Parking Facility on Idaho Avenue, and in regard to the parking situation for CZC-07-036,
Meridian City Hall located at 33 E. Broadway Avenue. As allowed by UDC 11-3C-7, we would
like to propose three alternatives to the standard on -site parking requirements of UDC 11-3C. As
an alternative to the on -site parking, or the in -lieu -of parking fee, we are proposing to use 30
parking stalls at the current city hall site, 33 E. Idaho Avenue. Further, we are proposing to
reduce the required number of stalls related to areas used primarily in the evening. Finally, we
are proposing to count the proposed motorcycle parking towards the required standard car park
requirement.
The two city hall structures (current and new) together total 87,870 square feet. Therefore, by
City Code, a minimum of 176 parking stalls should be provided. As an alternative, a total of 166
parking stalls are proposed to serve both buildings. The justification for the lessened parking
stalls is that a substantial square footage of the new city hall will be used after normal business
hours. Council Chambers, Historic Commission, and a multi -purpose room total almost 5,000
square feet. These areas are not generally being used from 8 am to 5 pm, but are instead used
after hours. Sharing the parking stalls for standard business hours and after-hours business is
appropriate in this instance.
There are 44 stalls currently available at 33 E. Idaho Avenue. As part of CUP-08-018 two
additional parking stalls are being added to the existing parking for a total of 46 stalls at 33 E.
Idaho Avenue. By City Code, at least 16 of those stalls should be reserved for the existing 8,000
square foot structure to remain. The other 30 stalls are additional and thus should be eligible to
count toward the parking associated with the new city hall at 33 E. Broadway Avenue.
The Unified Development Code requires 1 parking stall for every 500 square feet of building
area. The new Meridian City Hall will contain a total of 79,870 square feet of area. Therefore,
160 parking stalls are required for Meridian City Hall. There are 120 on -site parking stalls
proposed on the plans for CZC-07-036, Meridian City Hall, which includes both 33 E. Broadway
Planning Department . 660 E. Watertower Street, Suite 202, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone 208-884-5533 . Fax 208-888-6854 . www.meridiancity.org
[Recipient]
Page 2
Avenue and 641 N. Main Street. We believe providing the remaining 30 stalls for Meridian City
Hall off -site, at 33 E. Idaho Avenue will be favorable for several reasons. First, the properties are
approximately 215 feet apart. There is only an alley, the Bank of the Cascades property and
Broadway Avenue between the two properties. UDC 11-3C-7 allows shared parking for uses
within 1,000 feet of each other. That standard is clearly evident in this situation.
Second, as required by UDC 11-3C-7, we believe these 30 stalls will be convenient for the users.
Should the on -site parking lots be full, patrons and/or employees can park at 33. E. Idaho and
walk to City Hall. There is sidewalk along Idaho Avenue, Broadway Avenue and Meridian
Road, creating convenient pedestrian connections between the two properties. Further, we
propose to ask ACHD if striping and signing a mid -block cross walk on Broadway Avenue is
possible to create an even more pedestrian friendly relationship between the off -site parking area
and the front door to City Hall. If approved, signs will be erected at 33 E. Broadway Avenue
providing notice of the availability of parking at 33 E. Idaho Avenue, as well as signs at 33. E.
Idaho Avenue indicating that the parking area is reserved during business hours for City Hall.
Finally, the property at 33 E. Idaho Avenue is owned by the City and no lease agreement or other
contract is necessary for the proposed off -site parking. After city hall business hours, the subject
parking lot can be used for general downtown public parking needs.
To mitigate the 10 parking stall shortage, and as an alternative to providing standard car parking,
motorbike parking is proposed. With the cost of fuels and the need to have some designated
motorbike parking for city hall, staff is proposing to make up the shortage with motorbike
parking. The proposed motorbike parking is located on the southwest side of the new city hall
site at 33 E. Broadway Avenue. Although not explicitly called out in code as an alternative, we
believe that motorbike parking is consistent with the objectives of the alternative transportation
section of UDC 11-3C-7. To even further the goals of the City and improve the parking situation
in downtown, we will also look into additional alternative modes of transportation to/from City
Hall. Carpools and vanpools as well as future access to both bus and rail routes are alternative
long-term options. The City's Benefits Committee is currently considering options and
incentives related to carpools and vanpools.
We understand that in downtown if on -site parking is not feasible, then in -lieu -of parking fees
are an additional option. The in -lieu -fee option does not seem appropriate in this situation. The
City is committed to working with MDC to provide parking for downtown businesses. We feel
that in this case it is more appropriate to provide the parking than pay the in -lieu fee. We hope
that you will find these alternative proposals favorable as we believe the public interest is best
being served with its approval.
Please feel free to contact Caleb Hood at 884-5533 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Anna gorchersCanning,, AICP
Planning Director