HomeMy WebLinkAboutFluid Estates Submittal Letter V1CUEIDR IAy
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DATE 04/05/22
FILE NUMBER: FPS z011-0000
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Freiberg
ENGINEERING
946 Oxbow Lane
Phone: 208-220-6431
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404
jeff@ifreibergengineering.com
RE: LETTER ADDRESSING NON -SURVEY ISSUES
FLUID ESTATES SUBDIVISION
Planning Division
March 16, 2022
1. Applicant will comply with previous conditions of approval associated with this development:
AZ-01-003 (Development Agreement Inst. #101117652) & CUP-01-006 (PUD)
2. It is the applicant's intent to obtain the City Engineer's signature as soon as possible
3. The Short Plat has been revised as noted
4. The approval of the Landscape Plan is noted
5. Applicant's responsibility for compliance of previous approvals is noted
Public Works
General Conditions
1. Sanitary sewer service is existing to this subdivision was installed with the Bridgetower Crossing
Subdivision No. 7, Lot 2, Block 25
2. Water service is existing to this subdivision was installed with the Bridgetower Crossing
Subdivision No. 7, Lot 2, Block 25
3. Public Safety Improvements to this subdivision were installed with Bridgetower Crossing
Subdivision No. 7, Lot 2, Block 25
4. Applicant will provide a written certificate of completion upon installation of landscaping
5. All landscaping along public right-of-way is existing and was installed with the Bridgetower
Crossing Subdivision No. 7, Lot 2, Block 25
6. Sewer and Water Infrastructure is existing and was installed with the Bridgetower Crossing
Subdivision No. 7, Lot 2, Block 25
7. Bridgetower Crossing Subdivision No. 7 was recorded in 2005, the two-year requirement for the
sewer and water infrastructure warranty surety has expired.
8. Non -life, non -safety, non -health improvements were installed with Bridgetower Crossing
Subdivision No. 7, Lot 2, Block 25
9. All Public Works improvements were installed with the Bridgetower Crossing Subdivision No. 7,
Lot 2, Block 25
10. The applicant ensures all development will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
the Fair Housing Act
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pplicant will abide by any Section 404 Permitting that may be required the Army Corp of
ngineers.
eveloper will coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office
eveloper will grade the site in conformance with MCC 11-1-413
14. Compaction test results will be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building
pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material
15. The engineer/developer will certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of 3-
feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. The north half of this lot is
developed, the south half development will match elevations
16. Irrigation improvements to this subdivision were installed with the Bridgetower Crossing
Subdivision No. 7, Lot 2, Block 25
17. Record drawings for this project were submitted with the Bridgetower Crossing Subdivision No.
7, Lot 2, Block 25
18. Street lights for this project were installed with the Bridgetower Crossing Subdivision No. 7, Lot
2, Block 25
19. Public Utility Easements are in place with the Bridgetower Crossing Subdivision No. 7, Lot 2,
Block 25
20. Applicant will abide by any NPDES Permitting that may be required by the Environmental
Protection Agency
21. No water wells are on site
22. No septic systems are on site
23. Pressurized irrigation systems were installed with the Bridgetower Crossing Subdivision No. 7
Lot 2, Block 25
24. Irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains were addressed with the Bridgetower Crossing
Subdivision No. 7, Lot 2, Block 25
Respectfully Submitted
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lite Specific Conditions:
I. Applicant shall comply with all previous conditions of approval associated with this
development: AZ-01-003 (Development Agreement Inst. # 101117652) & CUP-01-006
(PUD).
2. If the City Engineer's signature has not been obtained within two (2) years of the City
Council's approval of the short plat, the short plat shall become null and void unless a time
extension is obtained, per UDC 11-6B-7.
3. The short plat prepared by Idaho Survey Group on November 18, 2021 by Michael Byrns,
included in Section VLA shall be revised as follows:
a. Note #1: "... from the Health Authority and the City of Meridian."
b. Note #13: Include recorded instrument number for cross -access easements.
c. Include a note stating direct lot access via W. Quintale Dr. is prohibited. Access to this
property should be provided via the two existing access easements/driveways at the east
boundary of this site as depicted on Record of Survey #11816 included in Section VI. C.
4. The landscape plan prepared by Stack Rock Group on 11/16/21, included in Section VI.B is
approved as submitted.
5. Staff s failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or conditions from the previous approvals
noted above does not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for compliance.
B. Public Works
General Conditions:
1. Sanitary sewer service to this development is available via extension of existing mains adjacent
to the development. The applicant shall install mains to and through this subdivision; applicant
shall coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works Department, and execute standard
forms of easements for any mains that are required to provide service. Minimum cover over
sewer mains is three feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub -grade is less than three feet than
alternate materials shall be used in conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments
Standard Specifications.
2. Water service to this site is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to the
development. The applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this
development, coordinate main size and routing with Public Works.
3. All improvements related to public life, safety and health shall be completed prior to occupancy
of the structures. Where approved by the City Engineer, an owner may post a performance
surety for such improvements in order to obtain City Engineer signature on the final plat as set
forth in UDC 11-5C-3B.
4. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Department staff, the
applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-3B-14A.
5. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all incomplete
fencing, landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, prior to signature on the final plat.
6. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post with the City a performance surety in the
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amount of 125% of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer, water infrastructure
prior to final plat signature. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided
by the owner to the City. The applicant shall be required to enter into a Development Surety
Agreement with the City of Meridian. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable
letter of credit, cash deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can
be found on the Community Development Department website. Please contact Land
Development Service for more information at 887-2211.
The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a warranty surety in the amount
of 20% of the total construction cost for all completed sewer, and water infrastructure for a
duration of two years. This surety amount will be verified by a line item final cost invoicing
provided by the owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter
of credit, cash deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be
found on the Community Development Department website. Please contact Land
Development Service for more information at 887-2211.
8. In the event that an applicant and/or owner cannot complete non -life, non -safety and non -health
improvements, prior to City Engineer signature on the final plat and/or prior to occupancy, a
surety agreement may be approved as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3C.
9. Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to the issuance of a plan
approval letter.
10. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply
with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act.
11. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting
that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
12. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
13. All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-1-4B.
14. Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building
pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
15. The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum
of 3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the
bottom elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least 1-foot above.
16. The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or
drainage facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation district
or ACHD. The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have been installed
in accordance with the approved design plans. This certification will be required before a
certificate of occupancy is issued for any structures within the project.
17. At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings
per the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and
approved prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the
project.
18. Street light plan requirements are listed in section 6-7 of the Improvement Standards for Street
Lighting (http://www.meridiancity.org/public_ works. aspx?id=272). All street lights shall be
installed at developer's expense. Final design shall be submitted as part of the development
plan set for approval, which must include the location of any existing street lights. The
contractor's work and materials shall conform to the ISPWC and the City of Meridian
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Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC. Contact the City of Meridian Transportation and
Utility Coordinator at 898-5500 for information on the locations of existing street lighting.
The applicant shall provide easement(s) for all public water/sewer mains outside of public right
of way (include all water services and hydrants). The easement widths shall be 20-feet wide
for a single utility, or 30-feet wide for two. The easements shall not be dedicated via the plat,
but rather dedicated outside the plat process using the City of Meridian's standard forms. The
easement shall be graphically depicted on the plat for reference purposes. Submit an executed
easement (on the form available from Public Works), a legal description prepared by an Idaho
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, which must include the area of the easement (marked
EXHIBIT A) and an 81/2" x 11" map with bearings and distances (marked EXHIBIT B) for
review. Both exhibits must be sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Land Surveyor. DO
NOT RECORD. Add a note to the plat referencing this document. All easements must be
submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to signature of the final plat by the City Engineer.
20. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES permitting that
may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency.
21. Any wells that will not continue to be used must be properly abandoned according to Idaho
Well Construction Standards Rules administered by the Idaho Department of Water
Resources. The Developer's Engineer shall provide a statement addressing whether there are
any existing wells in the development, and if so, how they will continue to be used, or provide
record of their abandonment.
22. Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City
Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact the Central District Health Department for
abandonment procedures and inspections.
23. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water (MCC 9-1-28.C.1). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface
or well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single -point
connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single -point connection is
utilized, the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas
prior to development plan approval.
24. All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting,
crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be addressed per
UDC 11-3A-6. In performing such work, the applicant shall comply with Idaho Code 42-1207
and any other applicable law or regulation.
VIII. REQUIRED FINDINGS FROM THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
In consideration of a short plat, the decision -making body shall make the following findings:
A. The plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and is consistent with the
Unified Development Code;
The Comprehensive Plan designates the future land use of this property as Commercial and the
current zoning district of the site is C-G. The City Council finds the proposed short plat
complies with the short plat standards listed in UDC 11-613-5. Future development should
comply with the dimensional standards for the C-G district listed in UDC Table 11-2B-3.
B. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to accommodate
the proposed development;
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The City Council finds that public services will be provided and are adequate to serve the
proposed lots.
The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the City's
capital improvements program;
The City Council finds all required utilities will be provided with lot development at the
developer's expense.
D. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
The City Council finds that the development will not require major expenditures for providing
supporting services as services are already being provided in this area.
E. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare;
and
The City Council finds the proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety or general welfare.
F. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features.
The City Council is not aware of any significant natural, scenic or historic features associated
with short platting the structure on this site.
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