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FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF
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DECISION & ORDER
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In the Matter of a request to Rezone 3.36 acres from R-8 (Medium Density Residential) to
L-O (Limited Office) for an existing church, by Church of the Holy Nativity.
Case No(s). RZ-05-022
For the City Council Hearing Date of: March 7, 2006
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of March 7, 2006
incorporated by reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of March 7, 2006
incorporated by reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of March
7, 2006 incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the
hearing date of March 7,2006 incorporated by reference)
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the "Local Land Use
Planning Act of 1975," codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (I.C. §67-6503).
2. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Unified Development Code
codified at Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of
Meridian has, by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was adopted August 6, 2002,
Resolution No. 02-382 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code §
11-5A.
4. Due consideration has been given to the cornment(s) received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
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5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not
impose expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed.
6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this Decision, which
shall be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk upon
the applicant, the Planning Department, the Public Works Department and any affected
party requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the Legal Description and the Conditions of Approval
all in the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of March 7, 2006 incorporated by
reference. The conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall meet
such requirements as a condition of approval of the application.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the City Council's authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 1l~5A and
based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby
ordered that:
1. The site specific and standard conditions of approval are as shown in the attached Staff
Report for the hearing date of March 7, 2006 incorporated by reference.
D. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
1. The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, a denial of a plat
or conditional use permit entitles the Owner to request a regulatory taking analysis.
Such request must be in writing, and must be filed with the City Clerk not more than
twenty-eight (28) days after the final decision concerning the matter at issue. A request
for a regulatory takings analysis will toll the time period within which a Petition for
Judicial Review may be filed.
2. Please take notice that this is a final action ofthe governing body of the City of
Meridian, pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521 an affected person being a person who has
an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the issuance or denial of
the conditional use permit approval may within twenty-eight (28) days after the date of
this decision and order seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho
Code.
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Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of March 7,2006
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the
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COUNCIL MEMBER SHAUN WARDLE
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COUNCIL MEMBER JOE BORTON
COUNCIL MEMBER CHARLIE ROUNTREE
COUNCIL MEMBER KEITH BIRD
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MAYOR TAMMY de WEERD
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MARCH 7, 2006
STAFF REPORT
City Council Hearing
Hearing Date: 317/2006
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Josh Wilson, Associate City Planner
Church of the Holy Nativity
. RZ-05-022
Rezone of 3.36 acres from R-8 to L-O zone
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, Church of the Holy Nativity has applied for a Rezone (RZ) of 3.36 acres from R-8
(Medium-Density Residential) to L-O (Limited Office). The site is located on the north side of Cherry
Lane, east ofN. Linder Road. This site cUlTently contains three structures which all house the church use.
2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission heard the
item on February 2, 2006. At the public hearing they moved to recommend approval.
a. Summary of Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Clayton Lyle
11. In opposition: None.
iii. Commenting: None.
iv. Staff presenting application: Josh Wilson.
v. Other staff commenting on application: None.
b. Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
i. None.
c. Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation:
i. None.
d. Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council:
i. None.
3. PROPOSED MOTIONS
Approve
I move approve File Number RZ-05-022 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of
March 7, 2006, with the following modifications to the conditions of approval: (add any proposed
modifications).
Deny
I move to deny File Number RZ.05-022 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of
March 7, 2006, for the following reasons: (you must state specific reasons for denial).
Continue
I move to continue the public hearing for File Number RZ-05-022 to (date certain).
4. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
a. Site Address/Location:
North side of Cherry Lane, east ofN. Linder Road! 828 W. Cherry Lane
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b. Owners:
Episcopal Church in Idaho, Inc.
510 W. Washington St.
Boise, Idaho 83702
c. Applicant:
Church of the Holy Nativity
828 W Cherry Lane
Meridian, Idaho 83642
d. Representative: Clayton Lisle
e. Present Zoning: R-8
f. Present Comprehensive Plan Designation: Publici Quasi~Public
g. Applicant's Justification Statement (from application materials): "The Holy Spirit Catholic
Church has a street sign on Cherry Lane. Two brick pillars supported this non-lit sign. The Catholic
Church removed the sign and took it with them when they relocated to their new facilities (Holy
Apostles) at Linder and Meridian Road in Meridian. Holy Nativity wants to install a street sign fronting
Cherry Lane supported by the two existing brick pillars. To that end, we engaged the Young Electric
Sign Company (YESCo) to design, construct, and install a lighted sign. When VESCo filed an
application with the City of Meridian for a pennit to erect the sign, they were infoaned that the Zoning
Ordinances had been revised, and that street signs were not pennitted in residential zones. This project
was initiated to change the zoning of the property from R-8 zoning to L-O zoning, bringing the property
into compliance with the newly revised city ordinances and thus enabling installation of a street sign. No
other construction, renovation, or remolding requiring a pennit is planned."
5. PROCESS FACTS
a. The subject application will in fact constitute a rezone as detennined by City Ordinance. By
reason ofthe provisions ofUDC 11-5B-3, a public hearing is required before the Planning and
Zoning Commission and City Council on this matter.
b. Newspaper notifications published on: January 16 and 30, 2006
c. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: January 6, 2005
d. Applicant posted notice on site by: January 24, 2006
6. LAND USE
a. Existing Land Use(s): Church use with three buildings
b. Description of Character of SulTounding Area: The area along Cherry Lane near the subject
site is developed as a diverse mix of offices, commercial uses, residences and public/quasi
public uses such as churches and a middle school.
c. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning
1. North: Existing residences in Cherry Manor Subdivision, zoned R-4.
2. East: Assisted living apartments, zoned R-8.
3. South: Meridian Middle School, zoned R-4.
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4. West: Medical offices, zoned L-O.
d. History of Previous Actions: None.
e. Existing Constraints and Opportunities
1. Public Works
Location of sewer:
Location of water:
Existing.
Existing.
None.
Issues or concerns:
2. Vegetation: Existing mature trees
3. Flood plain: NA
4. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: No major facilities.
5. Hazards: None.
6. Proposed Zoning: R.8
7. Size of Property: 3.36 acres
h. Proposed and Required Non-Residential Setbacks: per the L.O zone
L-O Standard
Front
Side
20 feet
10 feet
Rear
20 feet
35 feet
Max. Building Height
Min. Lot Size
None
Min. Street Frontage None
i. Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access (private, public, common drive, etc.): The access
to the site will be from existing curb cuts on Cherry Lane.
7. COMMENTS MEETING
On January 13, 2006 Planning Staff held an agency comments meeting. The agencies and departments
present include: Meridian Fire Department, Meridian Police Department, Meridian Parks Department,
Meridian Public Works Department, and the Sanitary Services Company. Staff has included all comments
and recommended actions as Conditions of Approval in the attached Exhibit B.
8. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the property as "Public/Quasi Public" and it is
currently zoned R.8. Public/Quasi Public is derIDed as "Areas are designated to preserve and protect
existing private, municipal, state, and federal lands for area residents and visitors (emphasis added)."
Staff finds that the Publici Quasi-Public designation was intended to apply to existing churches and that
the proposed rezone complies with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and furthers the
goals and objectives set forth therein.
9. ZONING ORDINANCE
a. Zoning Schedule of Use Control: UDC 11-2B-2 lists churches as a Pennitted use in the L.O
zone.
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b. Purpose Statement of Zone: The purpose of the Commercial Districts is to provide for the
retail and service needs ofthe community in accord with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
Four Districts are designated which differ in the size and scale of commercial structures
accommodated in the district, the scale and mix of allowed commercial uses, and the location
of the district in proximity to streets and highways.
10. ANALYSIS
a. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation
REZONE ANALYSIS: Based on the policies and goals contained in the Comprehensive Plan
and the general compliance of the proposed development with the Zoning Ordinance, staff
believes that this is a good location for the proposed rezone. Please see Exhibit D for detailed
analysis of facts and [IDdings.
The rezone legal description submitted with the application (prepared on December 12, 2005 by
Colleen Marks, PLS) shows the property as contiguous to the existing corporate boundary of the
City of Meridian.
That all future development of the subject property shall be constructed in accordance with City
of Meridian ordinances in effect at the time of development. All future uses shall not involve
uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be
detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production
of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
b. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of RZ~05~022 for Church of the Holy
Nativity as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of February 2, 2006 based on the
Findings of Fact as listed in Exhibit D and subject to the approval comments as listed in Exhibit
B as attached to this report. Staff has prepared findings consistent with this recommendation.
11. EXHIBITS
A. Drawings
1. (None)
B. Conditions of Approval
1. Planning Department
2. Public Works Department
3. Fire Department
4. Police Department
5. Parks Department
6. Sanitary Service Company
7. Ada County Highway District
C. Legal Description
D. Required Findings from Zoning Ordinance
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A. Drawings
1. None.
Exhibit A
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MARCH 7, 2006
B. Conditions of Approval
1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1.1 REZONE COMMENTS
1.1.1 All future uses shall not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions
of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare by reason of
excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
1.1.2 All future development of the subject property shall be constructed in accordance with City of
Meridian ordinances in effect at the time of development.
2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. The proposed project has no Public Works concerns.
3. FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. The proposed project has no Fire Department concerns.
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. The Police Department has no concerns related to the application.
5. PARKS DEPARTMENT
1. The Parks Department has no concerns related to the application.
6. SANITARY SERVICES COMPANY
1. SSC has no concerns related to the application.
7. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT
1. Approved with no conditions.
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MARCH 7, 2006
C. Legal Description
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Phone: (208) 378~7703 . Fax: (208) 378-7769 . Emall: rnarksls@velocltus.net
REZONE DESCRIPTION
A parcel ofland lying in a portion of the SEI/4 SWl/4ofSection I, T.3N., RIW., RM.,
Ada County, Idaho, and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a point lying along the centerline of Cherry Lane and marking the S 1/4
Comer of said Section I, T.3N., R.IW., a.M., Ada County, Idaho; thence N.89°34'21"W.
180.00 feet along the said centerline of Cherry Lane and along !be soutberly boundary of
the said SE1I4 SWI/4 of Section 110 a point, said point marking the REAL POINT OF
B EO INNING;
thence continuìng N.89"34 '2I"W. 483. I 9 feet along the said centerHne of Cherry Lane
and also along the said southerly boundllIy of the SE1I4 SW1I4 of Section 1 to a point;
thence N.0"18'39"E. 300~87 feet along the easterly boundary of the Brady-Tingey
Medical Building Condominium Project Amendment No. I as recorded in Book 92 of
Plats at Pages 1091 5 t1uu 10917, records of Ada County, Idaho to a point marking the NE
Comer of said Brady-Tingey Medica) Building Condomirúwn property;
thence N.89G34'21"W. 0.75 feet along the norther)y boundary of the said Brady-Tingey
Medical Building Condorninium property to a point marking the SE Comer ofDeerfield
Manor Subdivision as recorded in Book 59 of Plats at Pages 5778 and 5779, records of
Ada County, Idaho;
thence N,O.O9'57"E. 43.09 feet along thL'! easterly boundary of said D~eId Manor
Subdivision to 8. point marking !hI:! SW Comer of Cherry Manor Subdivision as recorded
in Book 22 of Plats at Pages 1442 and 1443, records of Ada County. Idaho;
thence S. 89G34'21"E. 484.09 feet along the southérly boundary of said Cherry Manor
Subdivision to a point;
thence S.0"19'lI"W. 343.96 feet to the point of beginning, containing 3.82 acres, more or
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MARCH 7, 2006
D. Required Findings from Zoning Ordinance
1. Rezone Findings:
Upon recommendation from the Commission, the Council shall make a full investigation
and shall, at the public hearing, review the application. In order to grant an annexation
and/or rezone, the Council shall make the following findings:
1. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive
plan;
Exhibit D
2.
The applicant is proposing to zone the subject property to L-O. City Council finds that
the proposed zoning map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the
comprehensive plan. Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section 8, of the
Staff Report.
The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed
district, specifically the purpose statement;
City Council finds that churches are pennitted uses within the requested zoning district of
L-O. There is no new development proposed and any new development must confonn
with City Code. The applicant will be required to apply for a Certificate of Zoning
Compliance prior to construction of any site improvements to ensure compliance with
City Code.
3.
The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety,
and welfare;
City Council finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, or welfare.
The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of
services by any political subdivision providing public services within the City
including, but not limited to, school districts; and,
City Council finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not result in any adverse
impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing services to
this site.
4.