HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo from PlanningProject: Biskay CPA
Location, size of property and existing zoning: The subject site is approximately 9 acres and is generally located on the
south side of Harris Street; 1/4 of a mile west of S. Meridian Road and north of W. Amity Road in Section 25, T3N
RI W. The property is within the City's Area of Impact and Urban Service Planning Area.
Adjacent Land Use and Zoning:
1. North: Agricultural land; zoned RUT (Ada County)
2. East: Agricultural land (proposed mixed -use development); zoned RUT (Ada County)
3. South: Agricultural land; zoned RUT (Ada County)
4. West: Agricultural land; zoned RUT (Ada County)
Application:
Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access: On the submitted conceptual site plan, the applicant is proposing to extend
Harris Street (a collector street) which will provide connectivity to Meridian Road. Further, another collector street is
Proposed along the eastern boundary of the property that will provide the means for access into any future
development on this site and the property east of this site.
Conceptual Site Plan; The applicant has submitted a conceptual site plan showing how the site may develop in the
future with a mix of residential uses that will transition from high density multi -family residential to single family
detached homes. The applicant is proposing a higher density residential in anticipation of a mixed use development
they may to the east of this site along Meridian Road. Density will transition to an medium high density residential use
where four plexes are proposed, Then your traditional single family detached units are located along th south and west
periphery to be compatible with future residential should it occur in the area.
Community Park: The comprehensive plan depicts a potential park site on this roe On the conceptual site plan
the applicant has provided a 3.5 acre neighborhood park and a 2.5 acre greenbelt along the 75-foot gas pipeline
easement that transverses the property. Total open space proposed for the site is approximately 6 acres. At a minimum
the Parks Department is requiring a minimum of a 25-30 acre community park. Community Parks are intended to serve
the local needs as well as facility needs for sports fields and other structured activities. Because of their size, the
acquisition of the Community Park land should occur far in advance of its needs. Furthermore, a community
should be constructed when the area it reaches about 50 percent (measured by either acreage developed or population
accommodated). Because this site area is not currently developed staff believes this is the ideal time to acquire a
portion of land for future park site. The applicant should coordinate with the Parks Department to determine the
appropriate acreage to donate towards the future park site.
Building Elevations: Building elevations were not submitted with this application.
History of Previous Actions: N/A
Written Comments: Staff has received comments from the Parks De for the Future Community park. The applicant did not submit any written responses entdt regarding
e staff report.the needs of the Parks Dep ent
Staff Recommendation: Staff has provided a detailed analysis of the requested CPA application below. After
review, Staff has determined that allowing a "High Density Residential" Mapdesignation careful
would not be m the best interest of the City at this time based on the surrounding densities in the area. u addition
gnation on the subject property
comprehensive plan has identified this area for a future 30 acre community park site. Staff is recommending denialthe
the CPA application per the Analysis in Section 8 and 10 and the Findings listed in Exhibit C of t of
report. However, Staff is recommending that this application be continued to the hearing date of August 14,
2008, in hopes that recommendations on all the CPA applications can occur at one time.
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