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Project: Ellensblirg Subdivision
RECEIVED
MAR 2 1 2006
Location: northwest comer ofN. Ten Mile Road and W. Pine Avenue.
city of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Applications: annexation and zoning, preliminary plat, and conditional use permit approval
Gross Residential Density: 12.77 d.wacre
Highlights of Proposed Development: Annexation and Zoning (AZ) to R-15 (Medium High-Density
Residential) for 12.84 acres, preliminary plat approval of 41 single-family buildable lots and 4 common
lots, and conditional use permit approval for a multi-family planned development with a request for
reductions to the standard street frontage requirement of the R-15 zone. NOTE: These applications were
originally submitted prior to the City adopting the Unified Development Code ruDC). This project has
been reviewed by Staff using the previous development provisions of Titles 11 and 12 of Meridian City
Code (MCC); however, Staff does discuss how the new UDC standards for multi-family development
relate to the proposed project, and the Commission has required the applicant to comply with the multi-
family standards ofthe UDC.
Elevations:
Yes
Commission Recommendation: approval at their January 19,2006 hearing:
i. In favor: Shawn Nickel
ii. In opposition: Rich Jensen and Lora Wilder.
iii. Commenting: None.
iv. Staff presenting application: Josh Wilson.
v. Other staff commenting on application: Mike Cole.
Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
. The new UDC requirements for multi-family developments.
. The extension ofW. Pine Avenue
Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation: The Commission voted to amend Staff's
recommendation as follows:
. Require the development to comply with the multi-family standards contained in UDC 11-4-
3.27B.
. Added Condition 1.3.8 which states that the building elevations shall comply with UDC 11-4-
3.27E.
. Added Condition 1.3.9 which states: The applicant shall work with City staff to provide fencing
between the W. Pine Avenue extension and the private road.
. Added condition 1.3.10 which states: The applicant shall modify the preliminary plat to add an
easement for a walking path extension to the neighboring property to the northwest.
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: None known
Findings:
Yes-for approval.
Notes: