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Project: Bear Creek West
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Location: west of Stoddard Road, east of Linder Road, and south of Overland Road
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Applications: annexation and zoning, preliminary plat, and variance
Highlights of Proposed Development: Annexation and Zoning (AZ) of 116.81 acres from RUT and R1
(Ada County) to R-8 (Medium-Density Residential) and Preliminary Plat approval of 320 single family
residential lots and 34 common lots.
Gross Residential Density: 2.74 (gross) 3.52 (net)
Other: A future middle school site is planned to open at the northeast corner ofthe project on Stoddard
Road. At past meetings, the City Council and the public have expressed concerns over the lack of
sidewalks adjacent to arterial streets. Staff recommends a DA that incorporate the following: That five-
foot wide sidewalks and street buffers, constructed in accordance with City Code, be installed along S.
Stoddard Road and W. Kodiak Drive with each phase, prior to occupancy of any new dwelling units.
Elevations:
No
Commission Recommendation: The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission heard the item on
January 19 and February 16,2006. At the public hearing they moved to recommend approval.
Summary of Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Becky McKay
ii. In opposition: None.
iii. Commenting: Don Weber, Neil Bowl, Chuck Rough, James Prather, Allen
Bradshaw, Jan Young
iv. Staff presenting application: Josh Wilson
v. Other staff commenting on application: Mike Cole
Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
i. Lot sizes on perimeter of subdivision
ii. Impact of subdivision on existing church to the north and vice versa
Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation:
i. Delete Condition 3.2
ii. Modify Condition 1.3.6 to reference the Ridenbaugh Canal
iii. Incorporate changes from the January 19,2006 email from Becky McKay to Don
Weber (applicant submitted a revised plat that complies with these changes):
1. Move Elias Drive south 10 feet and increase the depth of the lots adjoining the
church facility to 150 and 155 feet in depth.
2. Adjust lot lines to reduce the number of lots that adjoin the church parcel from
three to two.
3. The two lots adjoining the church property will be restricted to single story homes.
4. A two foot berm with a six foot sight obscuring fence will be installed along the
north boundary of the Bear Creek West property.
5. The developer will install a landscape buffer on the north side of the two lots which
adjoin the church facility.
6. The developer shall disclose in purchase agreements for lots which adjoin the
church facility that outdoor activities take place at the church. These activities are
approved and pre-existing, and should in no way be considered a nuisance. This
language shall also be included in the covenants of the subdivision.
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: Staff asked Ms. McKay if the applicant would consider adding a
stub street in the NE corner of the property. This issues is not addressed in the staff report, however we
are worried about interconnectivity in this area. It is shown as residential on the Comprehensive Plan
Map. She indicated this would not be a problem for her. ACHD did recommend against it, but that
recommendation was based on having non-residential uses in this area. The property to the NW is
optioned by the church and will likely not develop as residential properties.
Findings:
Yes-for approval of all applications
Notes: