HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo from PlanningProject: Thomas CPA & RZ (CPA-07-001 & RZ-07-002)
Location, size of property and existing zoning: The subject property is located at 600 E. Franklin Road,
on the north side of E. Franklin Road, midway between Meridian Road & Locust Grove Road. The
property consists of 0.63 of an acre and is currently zoned I-L.
Adjacent Land Use and Zoning
1. North: Warehouse/office building, zoned I-L
2. East: Commercial multi -tenant buildings, zoned C-G
3. South: Cemetery, zoned RUT (Ada County)
4. West: Fire Station #2, zoned L-O.
Description of Character of Subject Area: A mix of undeveloped land and developed commercial and
industrial uses.
Applications: CPA to amend the Future Land Use Map for the subject property to change the current
Industrial designation to a commercial designation and Rezone from I-L to C-G.
Access: Access to this property will be provided from an existing access point to Franklin Road along the
east side of this property that this lot and three other lots within Meridian Business Park share. No other
accesses are proposed or approved with this application.
History of Previous Actions: The subject property was previously platted in 1995 as Lot 18, Block 3, in
Meridian Business Park Subdivision.
Current Comprehensive Plan Map Designation: Industrial
Current Zoning Designation: I-L
Proposed DA requirements: None
Conceptual Site Plan: No
Elevations: Yes (conceptual)
Outstanding Issue(s) for Commission: None
Staff Recommendation: Staff is recommending approval of the CPA & RZ applications per the
Analysis in Section 10 and the Findings listed in Exhibit C of the staff report.
Notes:
RECEIVED
`*W MAY 15 2007
Project: Thomas Property
Location: 600 E. Franklin —vacant property immediately east of Fire Station No. 1
Applications: comprehensive plan amendment and rezone
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Highlights of Proposed Development: The applicant proposes to change an existing Industrial
designation to a Commercial designation on one 0.63 acre parcel. The property is currently
zoned I-L and is within the corporate boundaries of the City of Meridian. The applicant is
concurrently requesting a rezone of the property to C-G. The C-G zoning would allow
construction of an office building as desired by applicant.
Elevations: Yes
Commission Recommendation: approval at their April 19, 2007 public hearing.
Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: None (Applicant was not present at the hearing)
ii. In opposition: None
iii. Commenting: None
iv. Written testimony: None
Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
i. The requirement of a Development Agreement to tie the applicant to the proposed
elevations.
Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation:
i. Development Agreement is required that incorporates the applicant's proposed elevations,
as presented at the hearing.
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council:
i. The requirement of a Development Agreement.
Written testimony since Staff Report:
i. Letter from Ms Thomas stating she may not be able to attend tonight's hearing and that she
agrees with the staff report and the recommended DA provisions.
Notes: