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Project: Gateway Marketplace
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City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Location: SE comer of Us tick and Meridian
Applications: Preliminary Plat
Highlights of Proposed Development: 18 commercial lots to construct up to 250,000 square feet of retail
and restaurant uses on approximately 22.85 acres.
The 22.85-acre site was approved for annexation with a Development Agreement (DA) in April 2004
under the name Kissler Annexation (see File No. AZ-03-018).
Proposed Commercial Square Footage: 250,000
Number of Proposed Buildings: up to 19 shown
Other: concurrent variance application will be discussed after this hearing.
Elevations: No-applicant has stated previously that the vision for the development will be the same
as that presented to Council for the Sadie Creek project on the SW comer of Eagle and Ustick. This
property does have extensive frontage along an entryway corridor.
Commission Recommendation: approval at their March 16, 2006 hearing
Summary of Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Tamara Thompson (applicant's representative)
ii. In opposition: None.
iii. Commenting: None.
iv. Staff presenting application: Joe Guenther
v. Other staff commenting on application: None.
Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
i. Constructing sidewalk along McMillan Road and Meridian Road with the first phase.
ii. Eagle Road Access points
Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation:
i. Including a full access to Eagle Road at y¡ mile south of Us tick Road.
ii. Supporting a public road connection at y¡ mile south of Us tick Road.
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council:
i. Eagle Road Access points
ii. Construction of Allys Way. Staff has made [IDdings for the Gateway Marketplace
preliminary plat for Allys Way to be th~ required frontage road with the project
development. Again, the Council may want to consider tying development of the
subject property to the construction of the Allys Way collector road. The finding for
frontage road will satisfy the ITD policies for interconnectivity and provide adequate
access for commercial development as well as meet the intent of the Development
Agreement. \
Findings:
Yes-for approval
Notes: