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SEP 2 8 2001
CITY OF MERIDIAN
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY
PLAT FOR BRIDGETOWER
CROSSING SUBDIVISION,
LOCATED NORTH OF USTICK
AND EAST OF TEN MILE
ROAD, MERIDIAN, IDAHO
BY: PRIMELAND
DEVELOPMENT CO., LLP
APPLICANT
C/C 07/03/01
Revised 09-26-01
Case No. PP-01-005
FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY
PLAT
The above entitled matter coming on regularly for public hearing before the
City Council on June 19, 2001 and continued until July 3, 2001, and Shari Stiles,
Planning and Zoning Administrator, appeared and testified, and appearing on behalf
of the Applicant was: Becky Bowcutt, and appearing in opposition and/or with
comments or concerns were: Margaretha English, Brian English, and Tom Anderson,
and the City Council having received a report from Brad Hawkins -Clark, Planner for
Planning and Zoning, and Bruce Frecldeton, Engineering Technician III, and the City
Council having received as part of the record of this matter the recommendation to
City Council of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the applicant having
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 1
submitted the "PRELIMINARY PLAT, BRIDGETOWER CROSSING
SUBDIVISION, PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTIONS 35 AND THE SW
I/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, B.M., ADA
COUNTY, IDAHO, DWG DATE: 01/11/01 RLS, REVISION: 06-11-01, STAMPED
DATE: JUN 12 2001,BY: blcb, SHEET 1 OF 3 PREL, DWG NO. 0805-PREL, \0805-
PREL rls, BY: BRIGGS ENGINEERING, INC., BECKY BOWCUTT- PLANNER,
PRIMELAND DEVELOPMENT CO., LLP, DEVELOPER', submitted for
preliminary plat approval and which preliminary plat for approval application is
herein received and adjudged by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code §
12-3-3. Therefore the City Council makes the following findings:
FINDINGS OF FACT
I. That the proposed development is in conformance with the
Comprehensive Plan by reason of the fact that it lies within the existing Urban Area
as defined in the Meridian Comprehensive Plan Generalized Land Use Map,
Infrastructure Planning Analysis Comprehensive Plan and Map, adopted December
21, 1993, and the property is presently zoned Low Density Residential District (R-4)
and General Retail and Service Commercial District (C-G), and requires connection
to the Municipal Water and Sewer System. [Meridian City Code § 11-7-2 C and K]
2. The preliminary plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 2
City of Meridian adopted December 21, 1993, Ordinance No. 629.
3. It is determined that Urban Services can be made available to
accommodate the proposed development if the plat complies with the requirements
and conditions hereinafter set forth as conditions of preliminary plat approval.
4. The proposed development is a continuity of the proposed development
within the City's Capital Improvement Program and if the conditions which are
requested by the Planning and Zoning Administrator and the Engineering Technician
III and as proposed by the developer as stated on the preliminary plat there will be
public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development.
5. The development if built in accordance with the conditions and as
proposed, will not create health, safety or environmental problems and there have
been no specifics of any such concerns brought to the Council's attention.
6. It is found that the Recommendation To City Council of the Planning
and Zoning Commission is reasonable and appropriate for the conditions of approval
of the preliminary plat as hereinafter set forth.
7. The applicant has submitted for consideration of this approval drawing
of the preliminary plat herein designated as: "PRELIMINARY PLAT,
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION, PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED IN
SECTIONS 35 AND THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH,
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 3
RANGE 1 WEST, B.M., ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, DWG DATE: 01/11/01 RLS,
REVISION: 06-11-01, STAMPED DATE: JUN 12 2001,BY: bleb, SHEET 1 OF 3
PREL, DWG NO. 0805-PREL, \0805-PREL rls, BY: BRIGGS ENGINEERING, INC.,
BECKY BOWCUTT- PLANNER, PRIMELAND DEVELOPMENT CO., LLP,
DEVELOPER".
DECISION AND ORDER
Pursuant to the City Council's authority as provided in Meridian City
Code § 12-3-5 and based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are
herein adopted:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND THIS DOES ORDER
1. The Preliminary Plat of the applicant as evidenced by "PRELIMINARY
PLAT, BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION, PARCELS OF LAND
LOCATED IN SECTIONS 35 AND THE SW I/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 4
NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, B.M., ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, DWG DATE: 01/11/01
RLS, REVISION: 06-11-01, STAMPED DATE: JUN 12 2001,BY: bleb, SHEET 1 OF
3 PREL, DWG NO. 0805-PREL, A0805-PREL rls, BY: BRIGGS ENGINEERING,
INC., BECKY BOWCUTT- PLANNER, PRIMELAND DEVELOPMENT CO., LLP,
DEVELOPER" is hereby conditionally approved; and
2. The conditions of approval are as follows to -wit:
Adopt the Planning and Zoning Administrator and Assistant City Engineer
Recommendations as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 4
1. The Preliminary Plat application for Bridgetower Crossing Subdivision
(specifically Phases 1 and 2 on Sheet 3 of 3, dated 1/11/01, Blocks 1, 6,
7 and 8) shall supercede Phase 2 of the already approved Bridgetower
Subdivision, approved by City Council in October 2000. The Applicant
is proposing to modify the Bridgetower Subdivision preliminary plat
with this Bridgetower Crossing preliminary plat.
2. Applicant shall obtain a letter from the Ada County Street Name
Committee, approving the subdivision and street names. Make any
corrections necessary to conform.
3. Public Works
a. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian
Public Works Department.
b. Sanitary sewer service to this site shall be via construction of a
portion of the White Trunk and North Slough Trunk Lines.
Applicant shall be responsible to construct the sewer mains to
and through this proposed development. Subdivision designer to
coordinate main sizing and routing with the Public Works
Department. Sewer manholes are to be provided to keep the
sewer lines on the south and west sides of the centerline.
C. Water service to this site is being proposed from extensions of
existing mains. Applicant shall be responsible to construct the
water mains to and through this proposed development. It is the
City's desire to obtain a site for a new domestic well in the
vicinity of the projects northwest corner. This well site
(120'xl20') shall be located near the White Drain, somewhere
within the commercial lots. Subdivision designer to coordinate
main sizing and routing with the Public Works Department.
Water service to this development is contingent upon positive
results from a hydraulic analysis by our computer model. Flow
and pressure from the existing mains shall be monitored with the
Meridian Water Department.
d. The developer shall be responsible for the payment of sewer and
water assessment fees, as well as the actual physical connection of
the existing homes located within the boundaries of this
subdivision.
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OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 5
e. Underground pressurized irrigation shall be provided to all
landscape areas on site. Due to the landscape area, primary water
supply connection to the City's mains shall not be allowed.
Applicant shall be required to utilize any existing surface or well
water for the primary source. Applicant has not indicated whether
the pressurized irrigation system within this development is to be
owned and maintained by an association or an Irrigation District.
If the system is being proposed as a private system, plans and
specifications for the irrigation system shall be reviewed by the
Public Works Department as part of the development plan review
process. A draft copy of the pressurized irrigation system O&M
manual shall be submitted prior to plan approval.
f. The soils investigation report submitted with the application
indicates that groundwater was encountered within the project
site. Design engineer to provide a statement of compliance, prior
to the approval of development plans, that certifies that the
centerline finish grade of the streets, public or private, is at least
three feet above the established normal ground water elevation.
This is an effort to ensure that the building footings are at least
one foot above the high groundwater.
g. Applicant shall submit any updated soils/groundwater monitoring
data collected since the initial investigation date.
h. Applicant shall show all proposed permanent and temporary
sanitary sewer construction easements on the preliminary plat
map for the areas of future development.
i. Lots 8-19, Block 7, and Lots 16-19, Block 3, are impacted by
irrigation easements. Applicant shall provide a copy of the
executed encroachment agreement with Nampa -Meridian
Irrigation District, indicating how the land underlying these
easements may be used, prior to signature on the final plat. If
encroachment of the Creason Lateral is not granted, the easement
area shall be removed from the building lots.
The preliminary plat indicates an 8" sanitary sewer main exiting
the southeast corner of Block 7. If Block 7 cannot sewer through
the vehicular access Lot 54, a 20-foot wide common area lot shall
be created and centered on the sewer main.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 6
4. Streets/Pathways
a. There is currently no stub street provided to the 9.16 acre enclave
(consisting of 3 separate parcels with frontage on McMillan
Road) that is not a part of this subdivision. Quintale Avenue shall
be stubbed to the southern boundary of either the Anderson or
Kelso property to provide for future connectivity when these
parcels re -develop in the future.
b. N. Towerbridge Way is the only ingress/egress access proposed to
serve the 55 homes in Bridgetower Subdivision (Phase 1) and the
77 homes in Phases 1 and 2 of Bridgetower Crossing (132 homes
total). The Applicant shall work with the Meridian Fire
Department to determine whether a temporary emergency access
point is necessary until such time as a secondary principal access
is provided.
C. The Applicant told Staff verbally that the W. Belltower Drive
collector at Ten Mile Road, currently shown in Phase 3 of the
plat, is likely to be constructed within 12-15 months to provide a
second ingress/egress point for the subdivision. The White Drain
Trunk is proposed to be laid within the Belltower Drive right-of-
way. The Applicant shall coordinate the construction of Belltower
Drive with the Public Works Department's plans for the White
Drain Trunk construction.
d. City Ordinance 12-4-12 states, "Bicycle and pedestrian pathways
shall be encouraged within new developments as part of the public right of
way or as separate easements so that an alternate transportation system
(which is distinct and separate from the automobiles) can be provided
throughout the City urban service planning area." Since no front -on
housing is permitted along Towerbridge, Belltower and
Coppercloud (as Collectors), Applicant to coordinate with ACHD
to provide bilce lanes within the 50-foot right-of-way of both
collectors. The bike lanes shall also provide increased safety and
accessibility for children traveling to school should a future
elementary school be constructed east of the subdivision.
e. There are several micropath common lots proposed on the
preliminary plat and CUP/PUD plans. As a condition of the plat,
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OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 7
Applicant shall be required to construct open -vision fencing or
four -foot -high solid fencing (max.) along both sides of any
pathways. The developer shall place a deed restriction on the
residential lots adjacent to these micropaths to prohibit the
construction of any fencing on the residential lot higher than four
feet on the sides adjacent to the pedestrian walkway lot.
Applicant shall also consider placing a deed restriction on the
townhome lots adjacent to the vehicular driveway shown as Lot
54, Block 23.
5. Landscaping/Fencing
a. A permanent, six-foot high, solid fence shall be constructed along
the following boundaries of the subject plat:
* Full east boundary of the townhouse block (Block 23)
* North boundary of Lot 13, Block 20
* South boundary of Block 14 (adjacent to the Huskey
property)
West boundary of Block 10 (adjacent to the Huskey
property)
East boundary of Lot 3, Block 1
Said fencing shall be constructed prior to applying for building
permits in each phase. Submit detailed fencing plans for review
and approval with submittal of the Final Plat. A letter of credit
or cash shall be required for all fencing prior to signature on the
Final Plat. No fencing is permitted within the required landscape
buffers.
b. A detailed landscape plan for the common areas, pathways, and
types of construction shall be submitted for review and approval
with the submittal of each Final Plat application. The landscape
plan shall include sizes and species of trees, shrubs, berming/
swale details, and all proposed ground cover/treatment. A letter of
credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% shall be required for
all fencing, landscaping, pressurized irrigation, etc., prior to
signature on the Final Plat.
C. The Landscape Plan (Sheet LD.1) does not show any details for
Lot 20, Block 23 (the open lot between the commercial and office
lots fronting on Ten Mile Road). The Applicant shall clarify the
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general intent of this lot. (For example, will the pathway extend
through this lot to connect with the Ten Mile sidewalk? Will it
be accessible to employees of the office and commercial
buildings?)
d. The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council strongly
support the Master Pedestrian Pathway System shown in Figure
2 on Sheet LD.1, one addition shall be the micropath shown as
Lot 15, Block 14 between the office complex and N. Montelino
Way which does not connect to any path, a pathway shall be
added within the 30-foot wide landscape area (Lot 22) that
meanders north and connects with the pathway along the south
side of Belltower Drive.
e. The Site Landscape Development Plan (Sheet LD.1) shows a
total of eight (8) storm water drainage basin ponds along the
relocated White Drain riparian strip through the center of the
project. Figure #3 is an elevation of the pond design. The
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council strongly
support the "riparian zone plantings" being native species and the
general concept of this stream. Some concerns about the water
flow through this feature and the potential for stagnant water,
mosquito infestations, moss build-up, etc. are apparent. Of
particular concern is the third pond to the east (starting from Ten
Mile Road), on the north side of W. Belltower Drive. The White
Drain inlet is in the middle of the pond and the outlet is at the
west end, creating a "dead" zone at the east end of the pond. All
stormwater ponds shall be designed to reduce any potential
stagnation, including provision of an irrigation pump to ensure
adequate water flow and speed throughout the entire network. A
mosquito abatement plan shall be in place and homeowner's
informed appropriately.
f. Applicant shall submit detailed grading plans of the stormwater
ponds for review and approval by the Public Works Department
with each Final Plat application.
g. The stormwater pond slopes shall be designed with a minimum of
4:1 slope along the banks for public safety.
h. Per the Landscape Ordinance (12-12-13 ), a minimum of one (1)
deciduous shade tree per 8,000 sq. ft. shall be planted upon all
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OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
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common open space lots. It appears all common lots meet or
exceed this ordinance except the 6.99 acre park (Lot 3, Block 1).
This common lot requires a minimum of 38 trees to be planted.
Applicant shall account for this ordinance in the detailed
landscape plan to be submitted with the Final Plat application.
6. Blocks & Easements
a. The Coleman Lateral easement (Sheet 2 of 3) is shown to
bisect and/or encroach upon several office and residential
lots in Block 14 and Block 10. While not called -out on
the plat, it appears this lateral shall be piped. The
Applicant shall submit a copy of a letter from the
appropriate irrigation district stating there are no
foreseeable problems with this encroachment into the
irrigation easement. Prior to signature on the Final Plat,
submit a copy of an encroachment agreement granting the
final approval of said building encroachments.
b. A 40-foot irrigation easement is shown on the revised plat
for the Settlers Canal along the south side of McMillan
Road. It appears the adjacent lots are of sufficient depth
to accommodate the 40-foot easement width.
C. The Creason Lateral easement slightly encroaches into
Lots 23-42, Block 1 (Phases 1 and 2). The Applicant shall
submit a copy of a letter from the appropriate irrigation
district stating there are no foreseeable problems with this
encroachment into the irrigation easement. Prior to
signature on the Final Plat, submit a copy of an
encroachment agreement granting the final approval of
said building encroachments.
d. Applicant shall comply with Ordinance 12-4-6.D.2.
regarding platting a perpetual six -foot -wide
maintenance/drainage easement on the zero -lot -line
townhome lots in Block 23.
e. A note shall be added to the face of plat designating the
two, 25-foot vehicular driveways that serve the
commercial and office lots in Block 23 as a perpetual cross
access easement shared between Lots 25, 26, 28 and 29,
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OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
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Block 14 and shared between Lots 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 31,
32, 34 and 36, Block 23.
f. Lots 22, 23, 25 and 26, Block 23 and Lots 25 and 26,
Block 14 (the proposed office lots) all have lot lines
proposed that bisect rows of parking. Note that all
required parking for office lots shall be provided on the
legal lot of the building. These lot lines may need to be
modified to accommodate the required parking. Applicant
to modify these lot sizes accordingly to minimize any
future need for Lot Line Adjustments, re -subdivision, etc.
g. The 100-year floodplain encroaches into the rear 20 feet
of Lots 15-19, Block 1. The Applicant shall ensure the
future property owners are aware that no structures can be
erected in this area.
7. Other Site Specific Requirements
a. Add the "Right to Farm" note to the plat (in relation to
the Huskey property SW of the subdivision).
Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health
Department as follows:
8. The Applicant's central sewage and central water plans shall be
submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Health
& Welfare, Division of Environmental Quality.
9. Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
10. Stormwater shall be pretreated through a grassy swale prior to
discharge to the subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater
and surface water quality.
11. The Engineers and architects involved with the design of the
subject project shall obtain current best management practices
for stormwater disposal and design a stormwater management
system that prevents groundwater and surface water degradation.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 11
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Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
12. Common areas shall be kept clean of trash and weeds.
13. No parking of vehicles, trailers or equipment in cul-de-sac.
14. All roads shall be installed before building is started with
appropriate street name signs.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation
District as follows:
15. The proposed project is in the review process and once all
encroachments and drainage are addressed the District shall
make a final comment on the project.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Ada County Highway District as
follows:
16. Applicant shall comply with conditions of AZ-01-003 set forth
by ACHD.
Additionally, the Applicant shall comply with the requirements from
the City Council's action taken at their meeting held on Tuesday, July 3,
2001, as follows:
17. Applicant to coordinate with Tom Anderson the fencing that will
go along the west property line of the Tom Anderson's property.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the
day of , 2001.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMAN ANDERSON VOTED
COUNCILMAN BIRD VOTED
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 12
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COUNCILWOMAN deWEERD VOTED
COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLESS VOTED
MAYOR ROBERT D. CORRIE VOTED
(TIE BREAKER)
Copy served upon Applicant, The Planning and Zoning Department,
Public Works Department and City Attorney.
City Clerk
Dated:
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OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
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September 14, 2001
MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 18, 2001
APPLICANT Primeland Development Company ITEM NO.
REQUEST Findings tabled from September 4, 2001 -- Request for Preliminary Plat approval of 336
building lots and 58 other lots on 175.91 acres in proposed R-4 and C-G zones for propsoed
Bridgetower Crossing Subdivisoin -- n/o Ustick Road and e/o Ten Mile Road
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:
MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT:
MERIDIAN POST OFFICE:
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT:
SANITARY SERVICE COMPANY
CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH:
NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION:
SETTLERS IRRIGATION:
IDAHO POWER:
US WEST:
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS:
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION:
OTHER:
COMMENTS
See attached Findings
Contacted: Date: Cj `} Phone: y8k -3go4
Materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian.
August 31, 2001
MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September A, 2001
PP 01-005
APPLICANT Primeland Development Company ITEM NO, 3- D
REQUEST Findings tabled from August 21, 2001 -- Request for Preliminary Plat approval of 336
building lots and 58 other lots on 175.91 acres in proposed R-4 and C-G zones for propsoed
Bridgetower Crossing Subdivisoin — n/o Ustick Road and e/o Ten Mile Road
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:
MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT:
MERIDIAN POST OFFICE:
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT:
SANITARY SERVICE COMPANY
CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH:
NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION:
SETTLERS IRRIGATION:
IDAHO POWER:
US WEST:
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS:
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION:
COMMENTS
See attached Findings
OTHER:
Contacted:y I ; ; Date: _ - 3IQa
, �� i`1.�.��_� � � Phone: � �
Mtrteriah presented CO pubtk meetieys stmN become property of the City of Meridian.
August 17, 2001 PP 0 1 -005
MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 21, 2001
APPLICANT Primeland Development Company ITEM NO. 3 - H
REQUEST Findings tabled from August 8, 2001 -- Request for Preliminary Plat approval of 336
building lots and 58 other lots on 175.91 acres in proposed R-4 and C-G zones for propsoed
Bridgetower Crossing Subdivisoin -- n/o Ustick Road and e/o Ten Mile Road
AGENCY COMMENTS
CITY CLERK:
CITY ENGINEER:
CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR:
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY POLICE DEPT:
CITY FIRE DEPT:
CITY BUILDING DEPT:
CITY WATER DEPT:
CITY SEWER DEPT:
MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT:
MERIDIAN POST OFFICE:
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT:
SANITARY SERVICE COMPANY
CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH:
NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION:
SETTLERS IRRIGATION:
IDAHO POWER:
US WEST:
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS:
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION:
OTHER:
See attached Findings
Contacted: j Tt a 1(_ } 4 1- Date: Phone: L40 - S ULy
Materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian.
August 3, 2001
PP 0 1 -005
MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 8, 2001
APPLICANT Primeland Development Company ITEM NO.
REQUEST Findings -- Request for Preliminary Plat approval of 336 building lots and 58 other lots
on 175.91 acres in proposed R-4 and C-G zones for propsoed Bridgetower Crossing Subdivision - n/o
Ustick Road and e/o Ten Mile Road
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:
MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT:
MERIDIAN POST OFFICE:
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT:
SANITARY SERVICE COMPANY
CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH:
NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION:
SETTLERS IRRIGATION:
IDAHO POWER:
US WEST:
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS:
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION:
COMMENTS
See attached Findings
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OTHER:
Contacted: E)ff >r i i E 1 ,0( 1 n Date: Phone: LA14 _ ,:�q 0H
Materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian.
•.. RECEIVED
AUG 01 2001
interoffice City of Meridian
MEMORANDUM City Clerk Office
To: William G. Berg, Jr.
From: Wm. F. Nichol
Subject: PRIMELAND DEVELOPMENT CO., LLP FOR BRIDGETOWER CROSSING
SUBDIVISION / PP FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
File: PP-01-005
Date: July 26, 2001
Will:
Please find attached the original of the FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF
PRELIMINARY PLAT, pursuant to action of the Council at their July 3, 2001
meeting. The Findings will be on the Council's agenda for August 7, 2001 meeting.
Please serve conformed copies of the Findings upon the Applicant and
the Planning and Zoning Department, Public Works and the City Attorney office, if
Council approves the Findings.
If you have any questions arise please advise.
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September 28, 2001
PP 01-005
MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 2, 2001
APPLICANT Primeland Development Company ITEM NO.
REQUEST Findings tabled from September 18, 2001 -- Request for Preliminary Plat approval of 336
building lots and 58 other lots on 175.91 acres in proposed R-4 and C-G zones for propsoed
Bridgetower Crossing Subdivisoin — No Ustick Road and e/o Ten Mile Road
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:
MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT:
MERIDIAN POST OFFICE:
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT:
SANITARY SERVICE COMPANY
CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH:
NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION:
SETTLERS IRRIGATION:
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BECKY BOWCUTT PLANNING SERVICES
October 2, 2001
City of Meridian
Attn: Meridian City Council
660 E. Watertower Lane, Suite 200
Meridian, Idaho 83642
12715 W.Edna Ct.
Boise, Idaho 83713
Phone : 494-3904 Fax: 376.8713
-R.y CFMD
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City of Meridian
City Clerk MOO
Re: Bridgetower Crossing Project (Additions to the Development Agreement and Findings of Fact &
Conclusions of Law)
Dear Council Members:
I have reviewed the memo from Bill Nichols outlining the revisions to the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of
Law for the Bridgetower Crossing project. I would like to discuss one item outlined in the memo and included in
the draft documents.
The problem language is as follows: "Other than a maximum number of residential lots not to exceed 692, and the
concept of the mixed used and a school site, these findings do not approve any proposed layout of lots (other than
the approved layout found in the Preliminary Plat Application Case No. PP-01-005 and Conditional Use Permit
Application Case No. CUP-01-006.), nor are roadways, or school site approved in specific detail. Any future
proposed layout of residential lots, mixed use, school site, and roadways will require submittal of all appropriate
applications, including, but not limited to, preliminary plat or plats and conditional use permit or permits." This
allows no assurance to my client that the concept has been approved by the Council. The Planned Unit
Development provisions under the new Ordinance specifies: "A planned development may be submitted and
processed as a concept plan. The applicant must specify on the application and the site plan that a concept approval
is being requested. A concept approval is a statement by the City of Meridian that a general development plan
including the arrangement of uses, density, location of major streets, open spaces, utilities, etc. is acceptable. A
concept review allows the applicant to obtain approval of a general development plan without incurring the
expense of detailed building plans until after concept approval. It provides the developer and the City with
guidelines for the design of each phase of the project...."
The City is encouraging planned developments and promoting creative designs with mixed uses, amenities and
open spaces. However, the City will be sending a message with the language in these findings that there is no
commitment on the part of the City for a concept approval. In designing the area included in the preliminary plat
all storm drainage, roadway and sewer profiles are required. If substantial concept changes are mandated by the
City in the future, all the infrastructure in the first preliminary plat could be deficient and require costly changes.
I believe the City needs to reserve the right to the detailed approval under future conditional use permits for the
commercial uses and for the future preliminary plat. However, some recognition that the concept in general is
approved, should be reflected in the documents adopted by the City.
OCT 02 ' 01 10: 56 oor_t ni
The statement should read : "This project is approved in concept only. The concept includes: maximum number of
residential lots not to exceed 692, mixed uses, school site, setbacks, roadway network, amenities and open space.
The applicant recognizes that the approval is in concept only and that detailed approval shall he required by
submittal of all appropriate applications, including, but not limited to, preliminary plats or plats and conditional
use permit or permits. The detailed approval shall be subject to all applicable Ordinances unless otherwise
approved under the original Planned Unit Development application.
Sincerely,
Becky L. Btwcutt
OCT 02 '01 10:56
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY
PLAT FOR BRIDGETOWER
CROSSING SUBDIVISION,
LOCATED NORTH OF USTICK
AND EAST OF TEN MILE
ROAD, MERIDIAN, IDAHO
BY: PRIMELAND
DEVELOPMENT CO., LLP
APPLICANT
C/C 07/03/01
Case No. PP-01-005
FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY
PLAT
The above entitled matter coming on regularly for public hearing before the
City Council on June 19, 2001 and continued until July 3, 2001, and Shari Stiles,
Planning and Zoning Administrator, appeared and testified, and appearing on behalf
of the Applicant was: Becky Bowcutt, and appearing in opposition and/or with
comments or concerns were: Margaretha English, Brian English, and Tom Anderson,
and the City Council having received a report from Brad Hawkins -Clark, Planner for
Planning and Zoning, and Bruce Freckleton, Engineering Technician III, and the City
Council having received as part of the record of this matter the recommendation to
City Council of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the applicant having
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 1
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submitted the "PRELIMINARY PLAT, BRIDGETOWER CROSSING
SUBDIVISION, PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTIONS 35 AND THE SW
1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, B.M., ADA
COUNTY, IDAHO, DWG DATE: 01/11/01 RLS, REVISION: 06-11-01, STAMPED
DATE: JUN 12 2001,BY: bkb, SHEET 1 OF 3 PREL, DWG NO. 0805-PREL, \0805-
PREL rls, BY: BRIGGS ENGINEERING, INC., BECI(Y BOWCUTT- PLANNER,
PRIMELAND DEVELOPMENT CO., LLP, DEVELOPER', submitted for
preliminary plat approval and which preliminary plat for approval application is
herein received and adjudged by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code §
12-3-3. Therefore the City Council makes the following findings:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That the proposed development is in conformance with the
Comprehensive Plan by reason of the fact that it lies within the existing Urban Area
as defined in the Meridian Comprehensive Plan Generalized Land Use Map,
Infrastructure Planning Analysis Comprehensive Plan and Map, adopted December
21, 1993, and the property is presently zoned Low Density Residential District (R-4)
and General Retail and Service Commercial District (C-G), and requires connection
to the Municipal Water and Sewer System. [Meridian City Code § 11-7-2 C and Ir,]
2. The preliminary plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 2
City of Meridian adopted December 21, 1993, Ordinance No. 629.
3. It is determined that Urban Services can be made available to
accommodate the proposed development if the plat complies with the requirements
and conditions hereinafter set forth as conditions of preliminary plat approval.
4. The proposed development is a continuity of the proposed development
within the City's Capital Improvement Program and if the conditions which are
requested by the Planning and Zoning Administrator and the Engineering Technician
III and as proposed by the developer as stated on the preliminary plat there will be
public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development.
5. The development if built in accordance with the conditions and as
proposed, will not create health, safety or environmental problems and there have
been no specifics of any such concerns brought to the Council's attention.
6. It is found that the Recommendation To City Council of the Planning
and Zoning Commission is reasonable and appropriate for the conditions of approval
of the preliminary plat as hereinafter set forth.
7. The applicant has submitted for consideration of this approval drawing
of the preliminary plat herein designated as: "PRELIMINARY PLAT,
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION, PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED IN
SECTIONS 35 AND THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH,
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 3
RANGE 1 WEST, B.M., ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, DWG DATE: 01/11/01 RLS,
REVISION: 06-11-01, STAMPED DATE: JUN 12 2001,BY: bleb, SHEET 1 OF 3
PREL, DWG NO. 0805-PREL, \0805-PREL rls, BY: BRIGGS ENGINEERING, INC.,
BECKY BOWCUTT- PLANNER, PRIMELAND DEVELOPMENT CO., LLP,
DEVELOPER".
DECISION AND ORDER
Pursuant to the City Council's authority as provided in Meridian City
Code § 12-3-5 and based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are
herein adopted:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND THIS DOES ORDER
1. The Preliminary Plat of the applicant as evidenced by "PRELIMINARY
PLAT, BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION, PARCELS OF LAND
LOCATED IN SECTIONS 35 AND THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 4
NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, B.M., ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, DWG DATE: 01/11/01
RLS, REVISION: 06-11-01, STAMPED DATE: JUN 12 2001,BY: bkb, SHEET 1 OF
3 PREL, DWG NO. 0805-PREL, \0805-PREL rls, BY: BRIGGS ENGINEERING,
INC., BECKY BOWCUTT- PLANNER, PRIMELAND DEVELOPMENT CO., LLP,
DEVELOPER' is hereby conditionally approved; and
2. The conditions of approval are as follows to -wit:
Adopt the Planning and Zoning Administrator and Assistant City Engineer
Recommendations as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 4
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1. The Preliminary Plat application for Bridgetower Crossing Subdivision
(specifically Phases 1 and 2 on Sheet 3 of 3, dated 1/11/01, Blocks 1, 6,
7 and 8) shall supercede Phase 2 of the already approved Bridgetower
Subdivision, approved by City Council in October 2000. The Applicant
is proposing to modify the Bridgetower Subdivision preliminary plat
with this Bridgetower Crossing preliminary plat.
2. Applicant shall obtain a letter from the Ada County Street Name
Committee, approving the subdivision and street names. Make any
corrections necessary to conform.
3. Public Works
a. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian
Public Works Department.
b. Sanitary sewer service to this site shall be via construction of a
portion of the White Trunk and North Slough Trunk Lines.
Applicant shall be responsible to construct the sewer mains to
and through this proposed development. Subdivision designer to
coordinate main sizing and routing with the Public Works
Department. Sewer manholes are to be provided to keep the
sewer lines on the south and west sides of the centerline.
C. Water service to this site is being proposed from extensions of
existing mains. Applicant shall be responsible to construct the
water mains to and through this proposed development. It is the
City's desire to obtain a site for a new domestic well in the
vicinity of the projects northwest corner. This well site
(120'xl20') shall be located near the White Drain, somewhere
within the commercial lots. Subdivision designer to coordinate
main sizing and routing with the Public Works Department.
Water service to this development is contingent upon positive
results from a hydraulic analysis by our computer model. Flow
and pressure from the existing mains shall be monitored with the
Meridian Water Department.
d. The developer shall be responsible for the payment of sewer and
water assessment fees, as well as the actual physical connection of
the existing homes located within the boundaries of this
subdivision.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 5
e. Underground pressurized irrigation shall be provided to all
landscape areas on site. Due to the landscape area, primary water
supply connection to the City's mains shall not be allowed.
Applicant shall be required to utilize any existing surface or well
water for the primary source. Applicant has not indicated whether
the pressurized irrigation system within this development is to be
owned and maintained by an association or an Irrigation District.
If the system is being proposed as a private system, plans and
specifications for the irrigation system shall be reviewed by the
Public Works Department as part of the development plan review
process. A draft copy of the pressurized irrigation system O&M
manual shall be submitted prior to plan approval.
f. The soils investigation report submitted with the application
indicates that groundwater was encountered within the project
site. Design engineer to provide a statement of compliance, prior
to the approval of development plans, that certifies that the
centerline finish grade of the streets, public or private, is at least
three feet above the established normal ground water elevation.
This is an effort to ensure that the building footings are at least
one foot above the high groundwater.
g. Applicant shall submit any updated soils/groundwater monitoring
data collected since the initial investigation date.
h. Applicant shall show all proposed permanent and temporary
sanitary sewer construction easements on the preliminary plat
map for the areas of future development.
i. Lots 8-19, Block 7, and Lots 16-19, Block 3, are impacted by
irrigation easements. Applicant shall provide a copy of the
executed encroachment agreement with Nampa -Meridian
Irrigation District, indicating how the land underlying these
easements may be used, prior to signature on the final plat. If
encroachment of the Creason Lateral is not granted, the easement
area shall be removed from the building lots.
The preliminary plat indicates an 8" sanitary sewer main exiting
the southeast corner of Block 7. If Block 7 cannot sewer through
the vehicular access Lot 54, a 20-foot wide common area lot shall
be created and centered on the sewer main.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 6
4. Streets/Pathways
a. There is currently no stub street provided to the 9.16 acre enclave
(consisting of 3 separate parcels with frontage on McMillan
Road) that is not a part of this subdivision. Quintale Avenue shall
be stubbed to the southern boundary of either the Anderson or
Kelso property to provide for future connectivity when these
parcels re -develop in the future.
b. N. Towerbridge Way is the only ingress/egress access proposed to
serve the 55 homes in Bridgetower Subdivision (Phase 1) and the
77 homes in Phases 1 and 2 of Bridgetower Crossing (132 homes
total). The Applicant shall work with the Meridian Fire
Department to determine whether a temporary emergency access
point is necessary until such time as a secondary principal access
is provided.
C. The Applicant told Staff verbally that the W. Belltower Drive
collector at Ten Mile Road, currently shown in Phase 3 of the
plat, is likely to be constructed within 12-15 months to provide a
second ingress/egress point for the subdivision. The White Drain
Trunk is proposed to be laid within the Belltower Drive right-of-
way. The Applicant shall coordinate the construction of Belltower
Drive with the Public Works Department's plans for the White
Drain Trunk construction.
d. City Ordinance 12-4-12 states, "Bicycle and pedestrian pathways
shall be encouraged within new developments as part of the public right of
way or as separate easements so that an alternate transportation system
(which is distinct and separate from the automobiles) can be provided
throughout the City urban service planning area." Since no front -on
housing is permitted along Towerbridge, Belltower and
Coppercloud (as Collectors), Applicant to coordinate with ACHD
to provide bike lanes within the 50-foot right-of-way of both
collectors. The bike lanes shall also provide increased safety and
accessibility for children traveling to school should a future
elementary school be constructed east of the subdivision.
e. There are several micropath common lots proposed on the
preliminary plat and CUP/PUD plans. As a condition of the plat,
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 7
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Applicant shall be required to construct open -vision fencing or
four -foot -high solid fencing (max.) along both sides of any
pathways. The developer shall place a deed restriction on the
residential lots adjacent to these micropaths to prohibit the
construction of any fencing on the residential lot higher than four
feet on the sides adjacent to the pedestrian walkway lot.
Applicant shall also consider placing a deed restriction on the
townhome lots adjacent to the vehicular driveway shown as Lot
54, Block 23.
5. Landscaping/Fencing
a. A permanent, six-foot high, solid fence shall be constructed along
the following boundaries of the subject plat:
* Full east boundary of the townhouse block (Block 23)
* North boundary of Lot 13, Block 20
* South boundary of Block 14 (adjacent to the Huskey
property)
* West boundary of Block 10 (adjacent to the Huskey
property)
* East boundary of Lot 3, Block 1
Said fencing shall be constructed prior to applying for building
permits in each phase. Submit detailed fencing plans for review
and approval with submittal of the Final Plat. A letter of credit
or cash shall be required for all fencing prior to signature on the
Final Plat. No fencing is permitted within the required landscape
buffers.
b. A detailed landscape plan for the common areas, pathways, and
types of construction shall be submitted for review and approval
with the submittal of each Final Plat application. The landscape
plan shall include sizes and species of trees, shrubs, berming/
swale details, and all proposed ground cover/treatment. A letter of
credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% shall be required for
all fencing, landscaping, pressurized irrigation, etc., prior to
signature on the Final Plat.
C. The Landscape Plan (Sheet LD.1) does not show any details for
Lot 20, Block 23 (the open lot between the commercial and office
lots fronting on Ten Mile Road). The Applicant shall clarify the
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 8
general intent of this lot. (For example, will the pathway extend
through this lot to connect with the Ten Mile sidewalk? Will it
be accessible to employees of the office and commercial
buildings?)
d. The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council strongly
support the Master Pedestrian Pathway System shown in Figure
2 on Sheet LD.1, one addition shall be the micropath shown as
Lot 15, Block 14 between the office complex and N. Montelino
Way which does not connect to any path, a pathway shall be
added within the 30-foot wide landscape area (Lot 22) that
meanders north and connects with the pathway along the south
side of Belltower Drive.
e. The Site Landscape Development Plan (Sheet LD.1) shows a
total of eight (8) storm water drainage basin ponds along the
relocated White Drain riparian strip through the center of the
project. Figure #3 is an elevation of the pond design. The
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council strongly
support the "riparian zone plantings" being native species and the
general concept of this stream. Some concerns about the water
flow through this feature and the potential for stagnant water,
mosquito infestations, moss build-up, etc. are apparent. Of
particular concern is the third pond to the east (starting from Ten
Mile Road), on the north side of W. Belltower Drive. The White
Drain inlet is in the middle of the pond and the outlet is at the
west end, creating a "dead" zone at the east end of the pond. All
stormwater ponds shall be designed to reduce any potential
stagnation, including provision of an irrigation pump to ensure
adequate water flow and speed throughout the entire network. A
mosquito abatement plan shall be in place and homeowner's
informed appropriately.
f. Applicant shall submit detailed grading plans of the stormwater
ponds for review and approval by the Public Works Department
with each Final Plat application.
g. The stormwater pond slopes shall be designed with a minimum of
4:1 slope along the banks for public safety.
h. Per the Landscape Ordinance (12-12-13 ), a minimum of one (1)
deciduous shade tree per 8,000 sq. ft. shall be planted upon all
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 9
common open space lots. It appears all common lots meet or
exceed this ordinance except the 6.99 acre park (Lot 3, Block 1).
This common lot requires a minimum of 38 trees to be planted.
Applicant shall account for this ordinance in the detailed
landscape plan to be submitted with the Final Plat application.
6. Blocks SL Easements
a. The Coleman Lateral easement (Sheet 2 of 3) is shown to
bisect and/or encroach upon several office and residential
lots in Block 14 and Block 10. While not called -out on
the plat, it appears this lateral shall be piped. The
Applicant shall submit a copy of a letter from the
appropriate irrigation district stating there are no
foreseeable problems with this encroachment into the
irrigation easement. Prior to signature on the Final Plat,
submit a copy of an encroachment agreement granting the
final approval of said building encroachments.
b. A 40-foot irrigation easement is shown on the revised plat
for the Settlers Canal along the south side of McMillan
Road. It appears the adjacent lots are of sufficient depth
to accommodate the 40-foot easement width.
C. The Creason Lateral easement slightly encroaches into
Lots 23-42, Block 1 (Phases 1 and 2). The Applicant shall
submit a copy of a letter from the appropriate irrigation
district stating there are no foreseeable problems with this
encroachment into the irrigation easement. Prior to
signature on the Final Plat, submit a copy of an
encroachment agreement granting the final approval of
said building encroachments.
d. Applicant shall comply with Ordinance 12-4-6.D.2.
regarding platting a perpetual six -foot -wide
maintenance/drainage easement on the zero -lot -line
townhome lots in Block 23.
e. A note shall be added to the face of plat designating the
two, 25-foot vehicular driveways that serve the
commercial and office lots in Block 23 as a perpetual cross
access easement shared between Lots 25, 26, 28 and 29,
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 10
Block 14 and shared between Lots 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 31,
32, 34 and 36, Block 23.
f. Lots 22, 23, 25 and 26, Block 23 and Lots 25 and 26,
Block 14 (the proposed office lots) all have lot lines
proposed that bisect rows of parking. Note that all
required parking for office lots shall be provided on the
legal lot of the building. These lot lines may need to be
modified to accommodate the required parking. Applicant
to modify these lot sizes accordingly to minimize any
future need for Lot Line Adjustments, re -subdivision, etc.
g. The 100-year floodplain encroaches into the rear 20 feet
of Lots 15-19, Block 1. The Applicant shall ensure the
future property owners are aware that no structures can be
erected in this area.
7. Other Site Specific Requirements
a. Applicant shall revise the Legend on all Preliminary Plat
sheets to correctly reflect the contour lines as dashed
lines, not solid, as shown in the Legend.
b. Applicant shall revise Sheet 1 of the plat to rename "Letup
Canal" as "Settlers Canal." This is not the Lemp Canal.
C. Add the "Right to Farm" note to the plat (in relation to
the Huskey property SW of the subdivision).
Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health
Department as follows:
8. The Applicant's central sewage and central water plans shall be
submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Health
& Welfare, Division of Environmental Quality.
9. Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
10. Stonnwater shall be pretreated through a grassy swale prior to
discharge to the subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 11
and surface water quality.
11. The Engineers and architects involved with the design of the
subject project shall obtain current best management practices
for stormwater disposal and design a stormwater management
system that prevents groundwater and surface water degradation.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
12. Common areas shall be kept clean of trash and weeds.
13. No parking of vehicles, trailers or equipment in cul-de-sac.
14. All roads shall be installed before building is started with
appropriate street name signs.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Nampa &_ Meridian Irrigation
District as follows:
15. The proposed project is in the review process and once all
encroachments and drainage are addressed the District shall
make a final comment on the project.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Ada County Highway District as
follows:
16. Applicant shall comply with conditions of AZ-01-003 set forth
by ACHD.
Additionally, the Applicant shall comply with the requirements from
the City Council's action taken at their meeting held on Tuesday, July 3,
2001, as follows:
17. Applicant to coordinate with Tom Anderson the fencing that will
go along the west property line of the Tom Anderson's property.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the
day of , 2001.
ROLL CALL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
BRIDGETOWER CROSSING SUBDIVISION / (PP-01-005) 12
COUNCILMAN ANDERSON VOTED
COUNCILMAN BIRD VOTED
COUNCILWOMAN deWEERD VOTED
COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLESS VOTED
MAYOR ROBERT D. CORRIE VOTED
(TIE BREAKER)
Copy served upon Applicant, The Planning and Zoning Department,
Public Works Department and City Attorney.
Dated:
City Clerk
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RECEIVED
AUG 2 0 2001
interoffice CITY OF MERIDIAN
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Robert D. Corrie, ity Council Members, and William G. Berg, Jr.
From: Wm. F. Nichols
Subject: PRIMELAND DEVELOPMENT CO., LLP FOR BRIDGETOWER
CROSSING SUBDIVISION / AZ FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION AND ZONING, DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS
File: AZ-01-003 Findings and Development Agreement, and CUP-01-006
Date: August 20, 2001
Will:
Concerning the above documents, Becky Bowcutt came to our office on
Friday, August 17, 2001, with some revisions to the above application Findings. I
have listed below the additional changes Becky has requested, and they are as
follows:
AZ Findings:
1. On page 4 number 13, it reads as follows:
"13. The Applicant proposes to develop the subject property in
the following manner: a large phased mixed use project involving
5 commercial lots, 259 single family residential lots, 59
townhouse lots, 8 office lots, 10 commercial lots and 58 common
lots."
The listed information is taken from the AZ application
information, Becicy questions if this should be the whole project,
including the CUP information, thus it would be for 692 lots, etc.
2. On page 5, number 2, it reads as follows:
"2. The Applicant is proposing that seven (7) lots in the
preliminary plat and Phase 1 annexation applications be approved
as office lots (Lots 25, 26 and 29 of Block 14 and Lots 22, 23,
25, and 26 Block 23). However, the current Comprehensive Plan
does not support the proposed C-G zoned lots. The Applicant is
proposing the office lots be allowed as non -conforming uses in the
R-4 zone under a new proposed PUD ordinance. Until either the
PUD ordinance or Comprehensive Plan is formally amended,
these seven (7) office lots cannot be approved for office use. The
office lots shall be annexed with an R-4 zone but shall be
restricted from obtaining any building permits until the lots are
formally rezoned to the L-O zone or the PUD ordinance is
amended. The Commission does support the concept of
incorporating other uses besides residential as part of this
development."
Becky questions if this is just for the preliminary plat
information, which is presently listed, or if the conditional use
information should only be used, or if both the PP and CUP
information should be added.
3. On page 12 and top of 13 under numbers 54 and 55, they read as
follows:
"54. Settlers Irrigation District will accept no drainage water
from the proposed subdivision into the White Drain. Any water
which originates as surface water runoff must be retained on the
site of the development. Agricultural drainage water which
currently discharges into the White Drain will continue to be
accepted."
"55. Any water storage facilities /ponds must be constructed in
such a manner so that there is no connection with the White
Drain."
Becky informed our office that Settlers Irrigation District has
verbally revised their position on numbers 54 and 55, and thus
requests these two numbered items be eliminated. Our office did
request Becky to obtain written documentation of the District
pertaining to their revised verbal position.
4. The above matters would also apply in the ORDER of the AZ
Findings.
Development Agreement:
l . On the bottom of page 4 and top of page 5 under 4.1, it reads as
follows:
"4.1 The uses allowed pursuant to this Agreement are only those
uses allowed under "City's" Zoning Ordinance codified at
Meridian City Code Section 11-7-2 (C. and IC) which are herein
specified as follows:
Construction and development of a large phased mixed use
project involving 5 commercial lots, 259 single family residential
lots, 59 townhouse lots, 8 office lots, 10 commercial lots and 58
common lots."
The above information presently listed is from the Preliminary
Plat, Becky questions if this should come from the CUP.
2. Additionally, the above Recommendations of the AZ Findings
would be inserted into the agreement if they are to be revised as
above addressed.
CUP FINDINGS:
1. On the top of page 4 typo instead of 5 townhomes, it should be
59 townhomes.
2. On page 5 under number, it reads as follows:
"1. Variances/exceptions to the straight R-4 zoning standards that shall
be required if this PUD is approved shall include the following:
R-4 Standard
Proposed
Minimum frontage
80 feet
48 feet (townhome)
69 feet (S.F.R.)
Minimum lot size
8,000 s.f.
5,500 s.f. (townhome)
Maximum block length
1,000 feet
1,500+ feet
Maximum cul-de-sac length
450 feet
Various (see #3)
-a/
Minimum building setbacks:
- Interior side 5 ft. per story 0 lot line (townhome)
- Front (non -front entry garage)20 feet 15 feet (S.F.R.)
Tiling of White Drain
(no Variance submitted) N/A Leave Open
These reductions are within the scope of allowable changes under the
PUD ordinance and reasonable. The majority of the S.F.R. lots in the
PUD exceed the minimum R-4 lot standards. While not specified in the
application, the White Drain shall be tiled according to Ordinance 12-4-
13. The Applicant is proposing to leave the drain open and utilize as an
amenity, which the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council
support."
Becky notes that the 20 feet and 15 feet should be reversed so that the
20 feet pertains to the Front entry garage, and the 15 feet pertains to
the Side (non -front entry) garage.
3. On page 14 under number 1. under the DECISION AND
ORDER, this would be the same as number 1 directly listed
above.
4. On page 15 under number I., this would be the same as number
2 listed hereinabove.
5. Additionally, the ORDER of the CUP Findings would need to be
revised to reflect any changes made within the CUP Findings.
If you have any questions please give me a call.
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