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Project: Cardigan Bay
RECEIVED
MAY 23 2006
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Location: east of Larkspur Way
Applications: annexation and zoning and preliminary plat approval.
Gross Residential Density: 2.44
Highlights of Proposed Development: The applicant, Big River, LLC has applied for Annexation and
Zoning of 11.50 acres to R-4 and Preliminary Plat approval of 28 single family residential lots and 3
common lots on 11.50 acres. TIris site currently contains two homes which are proposed to remain
Other: Connection to Larkwood Place: The Ada County Highway District did not require a street
connection to Larkwood Place and staff supports this position. Larkwood Place is a substandard rural
road that was never intended to handle large volumes of traffic. A street connection to Larkwood Place
would not benefit the general area in terms of traffic flow and the surrounding area has developed with
excellent vehicular connectivity with recent subdivisions such as Saguaro Canyon, Tustin, Arcadia, and
Basin Creek. The applicant has provided a pedestrian connection to Larkwood Place on Löt 8, Block 3
and staff finds that requiring a street stub would not benefit the City or the residents of the area.
Elevations:
No
Commission Recommendation: approval at their April 20, 2006 public hearing.
Summary of Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Sheri Stiles (representing the Applicant)
ü. In opposition: None
üi. Commenting: None
Key Issues of Discussion by Commission: Change zone of lots fronting N. Larkwood Place, on the
western portion of plat, from R-4 to R-2.
Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation: Added Condition 1.2.8 to Exhibit B, to reflect
zoning change for a1110ts fronting N. Larkwood Place from R-4 to R-2 with the required minimum living
area of 1,500 square feet.
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: None.
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