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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublished Summary of Ord 21-1954 Northern Gateway D6 I SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2021 IDAHO PRESS LEGAL NOTICE facilities,and other public improvements,including but not limited to fire protection systems,floodway and flood zone mitigation;and other public improvements that may be deemed appropriate by the Board; NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO I.C.§50-901(A) g.The engineering,design,installation,and/or construction of a public parking structure or structures and/or CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO.21-1954 public surface parking lots and related public improvements; In.The acquisition of real property for public right-of-way and streetscape improvements,utility undergrounding, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,IDAHO,APPROVING THE(OP- extension,upgrades,public parks and trails,pedestrian facilities,pathways and trails,recreational access TION A)URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE NORTHERN GATEWAY DISTRICT URBAN RENEWAL PROJ- points and to encourage and enhance housing affordability and housing diversity,enhance transit options and ECT,WHICH PLAN INCLUDES REVENUE ALLOCATION FINANCING PROVISIONS;AUTHORIZING THE connectivity,decrease underutilized parcels,create development opportunities consistent with the Plan,includ- CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE AND OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION TO ing but not limited to future disposition to qualified developers for qualified developments; COUNTY AND STATE OFFICIALS AND THE AFFECTED TAXING ENTITIES;PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; i.The disposition of real property through a competitive process in accordance with this Plan,Idaho law, APPROVING THE SUMMARY OF THE ORDINANCE;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. including Idaho Code Section 50-2011,and any disposition policies adopted by the Agency; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, j The demolition or removal of certain buildings and/or improvements for public rights-of-way and streetscape IDAHO: improvements,pedestrian facilities,utility undergrounding extension and upgrades,public facilities,and to encourage and enhance housing affordability and housing diversity,enhance mobility options and connectivity.. SECTION 1:It is hereby found and determined that: decrease underutilized parcels and surface parking lots,eliminate unhealthful,unsanitary,or unsafe condi- (a)The Northern Gateway District Project Area as defined in the Northern Gateway District Plan is a deterio- tions,eliminate obsolete or other uses detrimental to the public welfare or otherwise to remove or to prevent rated area or a deteriorating area as defined in the Law and the Act and qualifies as an eligible urban renewal the spread of deteriorating or deteriorated conditions; area under the Law and Act. k.The management of any property acquired by and under the ownership and control of the Agency; (b)The rehabilitation,conservation,development and redevelopment of the urban renewal area pursuant to I.The development or redevelopment of land by private enterprise or public agencies for uses in accordance the Northern Gateway District Plan are necessary in the interests of public health,safety,and welfare of the with this Plan; residents of the City. m.The construction and financial support of infrastructure necessary for the provision of improved transit and (c)There continues to be a need for the Agency to function in the City. alternative transportation; (d)The Northern Gateway District Plan conforms to the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan as a whole. n.The engineering,design,installation,construction,and/or reconstruction of below ground infrastructure to (e)The Northern Gateway District Plan gives due consideration to the provision of adequate park and rec- support the construction of certain municipal buildings pursuant to Idaho Code Section 50-2905A; reation areas and facilities that may be desirable for neighborhood improvement(recognizing the mixed-use o.The provision of financial and other assistance to encourage and attract business enterprise,including but components of the Plan and the need for overall public improvements),and shows consideration for the not limited to start-ups and microbusinesses,mid-sized companies,and large-scale corporations; health,safety,and welfare of any children,residents,or businesses in the general vicinity of the urban renewal p.The provision of financial and other assistance to encourage greater density and a diverse mix of rental rates area covered by the Northern Gateway District Plan. and housing options; (f)The Northern Gateway District Plan affords maximum opportunity consistent with the sound needs of the q.The rehabilitation of structures and improvements by present owners,their successors,and the Agency; City as a whole for the rehabilitation,development and redevelopment of the urban renewal area by private r.The preparation and assembly of adequate sites for the development and construction of facilities for mixed- enterprises. use residential(including affordable and/or workforce housing when and if determined to be a public benefit), (g)Pursuant to Idaho Code§§50-2007(h)and 50-2008(d)(1),the Northern Gateway District Plan provides commercial,office,retail areas,medical facilities,and educational facilities; a feasible method for relocation obligations of any displaced families residing within the Northern Gateway s.The environmental assessment and remediation of brownfield sites,or sites where environmental conditions District Project Area. detrimental to redevelopment exist; (h)The collective base assessment rolls for the revenue allocation areas under the Existing Project Areas,the t.In collaboration with property owners and other stakeholders,working with the City to amend zoning regu- Proposed Project Areas and the Northern Gateway District Project Area,do not exceed ten percent(10%)of aations(if necessary)and standards and guidelines for the design of streetscape,plazas multi-use pathways, the assessed values of all the taxable property in the City. parks,and open space and other like public spaces applicable to the Project Area as needed to support (i)The Plan includes the requirements set forth in Idaho Code§50-2905 with specificity. implementation of this Plan; 0)The Northern Gateway District Plan is sufficiently complete to indicate such land acquisition,demolition u.In conjunction with the City,the establishment and implementation of performance criteria to assure high site and removal of structures,redevelopment,improvements,and rehabilitation as may be proposed to be carried design standards and environmental quality and other design elements which provide unity and integrity to the out in the urban renewal area,zoning and planning changes(if any),land uses,maximum densities,building entire Project Area,including commitment of funds for planning studies,achieving high standards of develop- requirements,and any method or methods of financing such plan,which methods may include revenue alloca- ment,and leveraging such development to achieve public objectives and efficient use of scarce resources; tion financing provisions. v.To the extent allowed by law,lend or invest federal funds to facilitate development and/or redevelopment; (k)The urban renewal area,which includes the deteriorating area,as defined in Idaho Code section 50- w.The provision for relocation assistance to displaced Project Area occupants,as required by law,or within the 2018(9)and Idaho Code section 50-2903(8)(f),does not include any agricultural operations for which the discretion of the Agency Board for displaced businesses; Agency has not received written consent. x.Agency and/or owner-developer construction,participation in the construction and/or management of public (1)The portion of the Northern Gateway District Project Area which is identified for non-residential uses is parking facilities and/or surface lots that support a desired level and form of development to enhance the necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and development standards in accordance with the vitality of the Project Area; objectives of the Comprehensive Plan to overcome economic disuse,the need for improved traffic patterns, y.Other related improvements to those set forth above as further set forth in Attachment 5 to the Plan. and the need for the correlation of this area with other areas of the City. (m)The portion of the Northern Gateway District Project Area which is identified for residential uses is neces- The Northern Gateway District Project Area and Revenue Allocation Area herein referred to is described as sary and appropriate as there is a shortage of housing of sound standards and design which is decent,safe follows: and sanitary in the City;that the need for housing accommodations has been or will be increased as a result of An area consisting of approximately 126 acres,inclusive of rights-of-way,and is generally east of Meridian the clearance of slums in other areas;that the conditions of blight in the area and the shortage of decent,safe Road and south of Fairview Avenue.A portion of the Project Area fronts the north side of Fairview Avenue east and sanitary housing cause or contribute to an increase in and spread of disease and crime and constitute a of Meridian Road. menace to the public health,safety,morals,or welfare;and that the acquisition of the area for residential uses The Project Area also includes a 17.64-acre parcel located at the northwest corner of Meridian Road and Cher- is an integral part of and essential to the program of the City. ry Lane,and as more particularly described in the Plan and depicted in the Map below: (n)The McFadden Property was timely annexed into the City and may be included within the boundaries of the Northern Gateway District Project Area. SECTION 2:The City Council finds that the Northern Gateway District Project Area does include a portion of open land,that the Agency may acquire any open land within the Northern Gateway District Project Area, and that the Northern Gateway District Project Area is planned to be redeveloped in a manner that will include SKETCH TO ACCOMPANY URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT DESCRIPTION both residential and nonresidential uses.Provided,however,the City Council finds that for the portions of the FOR MERIDIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LOCATED /N THE Northern Gateway District Project Area deemed to be"open land;'the criteria set forth in the Law and Act have SE 114 OF THE SE 114 OF SECT/ON 1, AND /N THE NE 114 been met. OF THE NE 114 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP J NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, ALSO BEING IN THE S 112 OF THE SW 114 OF SECTION 3:The City Council finds that one of the Northern Gateway District Plan objectives to increase the SECTION 6, AND IN THE NW 114 OF SECTION 7, AND IN THE residential opportunity does meet the sound needs of the City and will provide housing opportunities in an N 112 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP J NORTH, area that does not now contain such opportunities,and the portion of the Northern Gateway District Project RANGE 1 EAST, BOISE MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO Area which is identified for nonresidential uses are necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth 1/4 and development standards in accordance with the objectives of City's Comprehensive Plan,to overcome economic disuse,the need for improved traffic patterns,and the need for the correlation of this area with other areas of the City. LEGEND h SECTION 4:The Northern Gateway District Plan,a copy of which is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit 3 e and made a part hereof by attachment,be,and the same hereby is,approved.As directed by the City Council, " 5,/„ `s v" the City Clerk and/or the Agency may make certain technical corrections or revisions in keeping with the infor- mation and testimony presented at the November 23,2021,hearing and incorporate changes or modifications, Y sr v+m2�s o if any. � „ SECTION 5:The boundaries of the Northern Gateway District Project Area overlap the boundaries of the 114 5 sq,w 114 ACHD,which has the responsibility for the maintenance of roads and highways within the City.The Agency has 5 w2 .27 negotiated an agreement with the ACHD pursuant to Idaho Code Section 50-2908(2)(a)(iv). aq. �s LANE SECTION 6:The City Council declares that nothing within the Northern Gateway District Plan is intended or shall be interpreted to usurp the jurisdiction and authority of ACHD as defined in chapter 14,Title 40,Idaho Code.Further,pursuant to Section 40-1415,Idaho Code,ACHD has authority over the planning,location,de- sign,construction,reconstruction,and maintenance of the City rights of way and accompanying curbs,gutters, �i C culverts,sidewalks,paved medians,bulkheads,and retaining walls.In the planning process,ACHD shall take =o 0 into consideration the principles contained in the Plan. ,' AN SECTION 7:No direct or collateral action challenging the Northern Gateway District Plan shall be brought prior `8:° I/4 to the effective date of this Ordinance or after the elapse of thirty(30)days from and after the effective date of 87 0 a N M` 22 E—2J94.°7• this Ordinance adopting the Northern Gateway District Plan. 1/9?a EPMdE" SECTION 8:Upon the effective date of this Ordinance,the City Clerk is authorized and directed to transmit to °Koo���e the County Auditor and Ada County Assessor,and to the appropriate officials of Ada County Board of County Commissioners,City of Meridian,Ada County Highway District,West Ada School District,Ada County Ambu- CIVIL SURVEY CONSULTANTS.INC- lance/EMS,Meridian CemeteryMaintenance District,College of Western Idaho,Meridian Free LibraryDistrict, 2893SOUTH MERIDIAN ROAD g MERIDIAN,IDAHO 83642 Mosquito Abatement District,the Western Ada Recreation District,and the State Tax Commission a copy of (208)8834312 this Ordinance,a copy of the legal description of the boundaries of the Revenue Allocation Area,and a map indicating the boundaries of the Northern Gateway District Project Area. SECTION 9:The City Council hereby finds and declares that the Revenue Allocation Area as defined in the Section 100 includes an introduction,the history and current conditions of the Project Area,as well as the Northern Gateway District Plan,the equalized assessed valuation of which the City Council hereby determines purpose of activities. is in and is part of the Northern Gateway District Plan is likely to increase as a result of the initiation and com- pletion of urban renewal projects pursuant to the Northern Gateway District Plan. Section 200 references the boundaries of the Project Area. SECTION 10:The City Council hereby approves and adopts the following statement policy relating to the appointment of City Council members as members of the Agency's Board of Commissioners:If any City Sections 300 through 315 discuss the proposed redevelopment actions,participation opportunities and agree- Council members are appointed to the Board,they are not acting in an ex officio capacity but,rather,as private ments,cooperation with public bodies,property acquisition standards and requirements,relocation,demolition, citizens who,although they are also members of the City Council,are exercising their independent judgment and property disposition. as private citizens when they sit on the Board.Except for the powers to appoint and terminate Board members and to adopt the Northern Gateway District Plan,the City Council recognizes that it has no power to control Section 401 discusses the type of land uses authorized in the Project Area.Section 410 describes design the powers or operations of the Agency. guidelines for development. SECTION 11:So long as any Agency bonds,notes or other obligations are outstanding,the City Council will not exercise its power under Idaho Code section 50-2006 to designate itself as the Agency Board. The Northern Gateway District Plan also contains a significant section on financing. SECTION 12:This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage,approval,and publication and shall be retroactive to January 1,2021,to the extent permitted by the Act. Among other sources,the Northern Gateway District Plan will utilize revenue allocation financing,authorized SECTION 13:The provisions of this Ordinance are severable,and if any provision of this Ordinance or the by the Act.This statute was approved in 1988 by the Idaho Legislature.Section 502 and Attachment 5 discuss application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid for any reason,such determina- revenue allocation financing and show how such financing has worked and would work in the Project Area in tion shall not affect the validity of remaining portions of this Ordinance. the future if certain new private developments occur as estimated. SECTION 14:The Summary of this Ordinance,a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 4,is hereby approved. Increases in assessed valuation of real and personal property in the Project Area that occur after January 1, SECTION 15:All ordinances,resolutions,orders,or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, 2021,will generate revenue for the Agency to pay project costs as set forth in the Northern Gateway District rescinded,and annulled. Plan.The assessed valuation of real and personal property on the base assessment roll is still available for SECTION 16:Savings Clause.This Ordinance does not affect an action or proceeding commenced or right use by the overlapping taxing districts,the Ada County Board of County Commissioners,City of Meridian,Ada accrued before this Ordinance takes effect. County Highway District,West Ada School District,Ada County Ambulance/EMS,Meridian Cemetery Main- tenance District,College of Western Idaho,Meridian Free Library District,Mosquito Abatement District,the PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian,Idaho,this 7th day of December 2021. Western Ada Recreation District,to finance their operations.The Northern Gateway District Plan authorizes the APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian,Idaho,this 7th day of December 2021. Agency to sell revenue bonds to finance project costs and to use annual revenue allocations to pay the debt service.Additionally,the Agency is authorized to fund projects on a pay-as-you-go basis,through participation EXHIBITS TO THE ORDINANCE agreements,and others as further set forth in the Northern Gateway District Plan. Exhibit 1 A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Meridian,Idaho,Validating Conformity of the(Option A)Urban Renewal Plan for the Northern Gateway District Urban Renewal Project The program outlined in the Northern Gateway District Plan emphasizes the installation of needed public im- with the City of Meridian's Comprehensive Plan provements,including but not limited to street improvements,utility work,and other costs to encourage private Exhibit 2 Notice Published in the Idaho Press development. Exhibit 3 (Option A)Urban Renewal Plan for the Northern Gateway District Urban Renewal Project Exhibit 4 Ordinance Summary Attachment 5 describes in detail the cost and financing methods for complete repayment of the debt incurred used to finance projects and to also fund the additional described activities. SUMMARY OF NORTHERN GATEWAY DISTRICT PLAN The Urban Renewal Plan for the Northern Gateway District Urban Renewal Project("Northern Gateway District The Northern Gateway District Plan follows the underlying zoning classifications of the City. Plan")was prepared by the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Meridian aka the Meridian Development Corporation("MDC"or the'Agency")pursuant to the Idaho Urban Renewal Law of 1965,Chapter 20,Title 50, Sections 600 and 700 describe cooperative activities by the Agency with the City. Idaho Code,as amended(the"Law"),the Local Economic Development Act,Chapter 29,Title 50,Idaho Code, as amended(the'Act"),and all applicable laws and ordinances and was approved by the Agency.The North- The duration of the Northern Gateway District Plan is for twenty(20)years.A termination process is described ern Gateway District Plan provides for the Agency to undertake urban renewal projects pursuant to the Law in Section 800 of the Northern Gateway District Plan. and the Act.The Northern Gateway District Plan contains a revenue allocation financing provision pursuant to the Act that will cause property taxes resulting from any increases in equalized assessed valuation in excess of Sections 900-1200 include procedures for amendments,severability,reporting requirements and incorporation the equalized assessed valuation as shown on the original base assessment roll as of January 1,2021,to be of attachments. allocated to the Agency for the urban renewal purposes.The duration of the Northern Gateway District Plan is for twenty(20)years and includes a termination process for the Northern Gateway District Plan ATTACHMENTS TO THE NORTHERN GATEWAY DISTRICT PLAN Attachment 1 Boundary Map of Northern Gateway District Urban Renewal Project Area and Revenue Alloca- The general scope and objectives of the Plan include are: tion Area a.The engineering,design,installation,construction,and/or reconstruction of streets and streetscapes, Attachment 2 Legal Description of Northern Gateway District Urban Renewal Project Area and Revenue including but not limited to improvements and upgrades to portions of Northeast 2nd Street,Northeast 21/2 Allocation Area Street,Northeast 3rd Street,Carlton Avenue,Washington Avenue,Main Street,Northeast 4th Street,Badley Attachment 3 Private Properties Which May be Acquired by the Agency Avenue,Gruber Avenue,State Avenue,Pine Avenue,Meridian Road frontage north of Fairview,and Fairview Attachment 4 Map Depicting Expected Land Use and Current Zoning Map of the Project Area Avenue frontage and related pedestrian facilities,curb and gutter,intersection and rail crossing improvements, Attachment 5 Economic Feasibility Study Attachment 6 Agricultural Operation Consent and traffic signals; b.The engineering,design,installation,construction,and/or reconstruction of storm water management A full text of the Ordinance and the Northern Gateway District Plan are available for inspection at City Hall,City infrastructure to support compliance with federal,state,and local regulations for storm water discharge and to of Meridian,33 East Broadway Avenue,Meridian,Idaho. support private development; c.The provision for participation by property owners and developers within the Project Area to achieve the City of Meridian,Mayor and City Council objectives of this Plan; By:Chris Johnson,City Clerk d.The engineering,design,installation,construction and/or reconstruction of sidewalks and related pedestrian facilities,curb and gutter and streetscapes,including but not limited to improvements to portions of Northeast First Reading:11/16/2021;Second Reading and Public Hearing:11/30/2021;Third Reading:12/7/2021 2nd Street,Northeast 21/2 Street,Northeast 3rd Street,Carlton Avenue,Washington Avenue,Main Street, Northeast 4th Street,Badley Avenue,Gruber Avenue,State Avenue,Pine Avenue,Meridian Road frontage STATEMENT OF MERIDIAN CITY ATTORNEY AS TO ADEQUACY OF SUMMARY OF north of Fairview,and Fairview Avenue frontage; ORDINANCE NO.21-1954 e.The engineering,design,installation,construction,and/or reconstruction of utilities including but not limited The undersigned,William L.M.Nary,City Attorney of the City of Meridian,Idaho,hereby certifies that he is to improvements and upgrades to the water distribution system,including extension of the water distribution the legal advisor of the City and has reviewed a copy of the attached Ordinance No.21-1954 of the City of system,water capacity improvements,water storage upgrades,sewer system improvements and upgrades, Meridian,Idaho,and has found the same to be true and complete and provides adequate notice to the public including extension of the sewer collection system,lift station,and improvements,and upgrades to power,gas, pursuant to Idaho Code§50-901 A(3). fiber optics,communications,and other such facilities; f.Removal,burying,or relocation of overhead utilities;removal or relocation of underground utilities;extension DATED this 7th day of December,2021. of electrical distribution lines and transformers;improvement of irrigation and drainage ditches and laterals;un- dergrounding or piping of laterals;addition of fiber optic lines or other communication systems;public parking William.L.M.Nary,City Attorney December 12,2021 179787