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Project: Conger Management Group/ Wells Street
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City of Meridian
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Location: Wells Street west of Eagle Road south of Magic View,
Applications: comprehensive plan amendment, annexation and zoning, preliminary plat, and conditional
use
Comprehensive Plan Amendment: The subject Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) application
proposes to amend the Future Land Use Map of the 2002 Comprehensive Plan (adopted August 6, 2002).
The applicant is proposing to change an existing Office designation to a Mixed Use-Community
designation for two parcels, which total approximately 11.79 acres of land, located at 675 and 715 S.
Wells.
The Comprehensive Plan defines the present Office designation as follows: "This designation will
provide opportunities for low-impact business areas. These would include offices, teclmology and
resource centers; ancillary commercial uses may be considered (particularly within research and
development centers or technological parks)." Although, the Meridian City Code allows multifamily
housing developments as a Conditional Use in the L-O (Limited Office) zone, any use other than those
listed above proposed on lands with the Office designation would not be in compliance with the Plan.
The purpose ofthe MU designation on the Future Land Use Map is to identify key areas which are either
infill in nature or situated in highly visible or transitioning areas of the city where innovative and flexible
design opportunities are encouraged (Page 97, Chapter VII 2002 Comprehensive Plan),
On October 17, 2005, the Commission recommended approval to City Council with the caveat that an
application for Annexation and Preliminary Plat would be submitted and be heard concurrently at City
Council with the CPA application. If Council approves this request, we anticipate at least two other
properties come in with residential proposals,
Highlights of Proposed Development: Annexation and Zoning of 11,79 acres to R -15 and Preliminary
Plat approval of 84 residential building lots and 14 common lots on 11.79 acres.
Gross Residential Density: 7.12
Other: 2,13 acres (17% of the property) for open space with gazebo and pedestrian pathway system.
Project meets multi-family standards, private street standards and R-15 standards.
Commission Recommendation: approval at their May 4th public hearing, contingent upon the Council
giving a favorable recommendation to CPA-05-002,
Summary of Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Dave McKinnon, Scott Beecham, Betty Pearcy, Dave Pearcy
ii, In opposition: Ernie Bader, Gene Fox, Jim Flecker
iii. Commenting: None
iv, Staff presenting application: Caleb Hood
v. Other staff commenting on application: None
Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
L Density;
ii, Housing types and elevations;
iii. Potential cut-through traffic,
Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation: None.
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: Is the CPA appropriate? If so, is this an appropriate mixed-use
community development?
Notes: