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DATE: 03/04/22
FILE NUMBER:-021002
February 3, 2022
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Caleb Hood, Planning Manager
City of Meridian Planning Department
Meridian City Hall
Alternative Compliance for Apex NW #1 Common Area Fencing
Dear Mr. Hood,
UDC Section 11-3A-7 requires fencing abutting pathways and common open space lots, noting
specifically that its purpose is to distinguish common from private areas. That requirement is
typical and applicable to common lots and pathways in conventional subdivisions.
However, fencing "out" the central commons separates and potentially isolates residents from
their neighbors, as well as from the "gathering" spaces and facilities designed to bring them
together as a community —as in Apex NW #1, below.
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°ATE proved for Paramount Director and Hill's Century Farm North, and we recently
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community objective —bringing residents together rather than separating or isolating them
behind a fence —we request Alternative Compliance approval for Pinnacle NW which is being
platted and developed as Apex Northwest Subdivision No.].
Similar to Cadence Bainbridge, the sidewalks surrounding the commons directly abut the front -
facing lots. Thus, the landscaped area internal to those sidewalks is common, whereas the
landscape from the sidewalk to the face of the dwelling is on private property.
"Off -setting" the strict application of UDC Section 11-3A-7 are the location and accessibility of
the community common features depicted below, including the large community center
amphitheater.
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PROPOSED ACTION
Exhibit A.1 (Apex NW No. 1) shows the specific locations where common area fencing is
proposed to be removed. Exhibit A.2 is an excerpt from the landscape plan. Revised Apex NW
No. 1 landscape plans, with the noted fencing removed, is also provided for the City's project
files.
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We are confident that this information, with the appended exhibits and revised landscape plans,
address the City's Alternative Compliance requirements in lieu of Apex NW common area
fencing; and we look forward to your consideration and approval.
If you require additional information —or clarity, please let me know for expedited response.
For Brighton Development,
Josh Beach, Project Manager
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DATE: 03/04/22
FILE NUMBER: A-2022-0032
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EXHIBIT A.2 - APEX NW NO. 1
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