Marlin Sub Order Approval FP
BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
IN THE MATTER OF THE
APPLICATION OF W.H. MOORE
COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF
FINAL PLAT FOR MARLIN
SUBDIVISION, LOCATED NORTH
OF 1-84, EAST OF SOUTH LINDER
ROAD, MERIDIAN, IDAHO
C/C 08/06/02
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CASE NO. FP-02-015
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
This matter coming before the City Council for Final Plat approval pursuant to
Meridian City Code S 12-3-7 on August 6, 2002, and the Council finding that the Administrative
Review is complete which has included certain comments and conditions as stated in a letter to
the Mayor and Council from David McKinnon of the Planning and Zoning Department, and
Bmce Freckleton, Engineering Technician III, listing 9 General Requirements and 16 Site
Specific Requirements, which are herein found fair and reasonable, and that Brad Hawkins-Clark
of the Planning and Zoning Department, and Jonathan Seal, commented at the hearing, and the
Council having considered the requirements of the preliminary plat the Council takes the
following action:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.
The Final Plat of "MARLIN SUDVISION" as evidenced in Plat bearing: "PLAT
SHOWING MARLIN SUBDIVISION NO. I, LOCATED IN THE NW Y, OF
THE SW I;" OF SECTION 13, T.3N., R.I W., B.M., ADA COUNTY, IDAHO
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
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2002, HUBBLE ENGINEERING, INC. MERIDIAN, IDAHO, 02-017-00,
SHEET I OF 2, STAMP DATED: JUN 26 2002", W. H. Moore Company,
Developer, is Conditionally Approved subject to those conditions of Staff
comments as set forth in the Memorandum to the Mayor and City Council from
Bmce Freckleton, Engineering Technician III, and David McKinnon Planner for
the Planning and Zoning Department, dated July 23, 2002, listing 9 General
Requirements and 16 Site Specific Requirements, a tme and correct copy of
which is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A", and consisting of four pages, and by
this reference incorporated herein, and the additional requirements from the
action of the Council taken at their August 6, 2002 meeting as follows, to-wit:
1.1 As noted at the Council meeting, within the staff comments attached
hereto as Exhibit" A " and consisting of four pages, and in particular to
clarify the Site Specific Requirements numbers 1 and 11 they shall now
read as follows:
SITE SPECIFIC REOUlREMENTS:
Number 1 shall now read as follows:
1 Applicant is to meet all terms of the approved preliminary plat and
conditional use permit.
11. Staffs failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the
approved preliminary plat or conditional use permit does not
relieve Applicant ofresponsibility for compliance.
1.1.1 In the event of weather restriction, the applicant shall be allowed to bond
for all required development improvements, including playground
equipment and landscaping, prior to final occupancy of any unit. In any
case, improvements shall be made as weather permits. (This paragraph
pertains to number 3 under Site Specific.)
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1.2 The Central District Health Department requires after written approval
from the appropriate entities are submitted, they can approve this proposal
for central sewage and central water; that plans must be submitted to and
approved by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of
Environmental Quality for central sewage and central water; that mn-off is
not to create a mosquito breeding problem; and it is suggested that
stormwater be pretreated through a grassy swale prior to discharge to the
subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water quality;
that engineers and architects should obtain current best management
practices for stormwater disposal and design a stormwater management
system that is preventing groundwater and surface water degradation.
Manuals for guidance:
1.2.1 State of Idaho Catalog Of Stormwater Best Management Practices
For Idaho Cities And Counties. Prepared by the Idaho Division Of
Environmental Quality, July 1997.
1.2.2. Stormwater Best Management Practices Guidebook. Prepared by
City of Boise Public Works Department, May 2000.
1.3 The Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District notes the following:
1.3.1 The District's Kennedy Lateral courses along the east boundary of
the project. The easement of the Kennedy Lateral is not indicated
on the final plat, therefore the District will reserve all comment
until this issue is addressed.
1.3.2 The District requires a Land Use Change/Site application to be
filed. .
1.3.3 All laterals and waste ways shall be protected and all municipal
surface drainage shall be retained on site. If any surface drainage
leaves the site, the District shall review drainage plans. The
developer shall comply with Idaho Code g31-3805.
1.4 The Meridian Fire Department requires the following:
1.4.1 One and two family dwellings will require a fire flow of 1,000
gallons per minute available for a duration of 2 hours to service the
entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of 400'
apart.
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1.4.2 Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permitted street signs
are required before combustible constmction begins.
1.4.3 Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the
Meridian Water Department.
1.4.4 Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the
Meridian Fire Department.
1.4.5 All radii shall be 28' inside and 48' outside radius for all internal
roads and entrances.
1.4.6 Insure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of
combustible vegetation per section 1103.2.4 of the Uniform Fire
Code.
1.4.7 The roadways in Marlin Subdivision shall be built to Ada County
Highway District Standards with a minimum street width of29-
feet with restricted parking on one side or with a minimum street
width of 36-feet with parking on both sides.
1.4.8 The phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than 150'
in length that is not provided with an outlet shall be required to
have a turn around.
1.4.9 The Meridian Fire Department would support the strict application
of the Uniform Building Code for side yard setbacks with no
variances, as this would limit the potential fire spread from
building to building in those blocks.
1.4.10 Provide a fire hydrant on the extreme south end of South Linder
Road adjacent to the common fence with 1-84.
1.4.11 That a fire flow consistent with Appendix III-A of the Uniform
Fire Code be provided for the portions of the project which are not
one or two family dwellings. Fire hydrants shall be placed an
average of 400' apart.
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2.
The final plat upon which there is contained the Certification and signature of the
City Clerk and the City Engineer verifying that the plat meets the City's
requirements shall be signed only at such time as:
1. The Plat dimensions are approved by the City Engineer; and
2. The City Engineer has verified that all off-site improvements are
completed and/or the appropriate letter of credit or cash has been issued
guaranteeing the completion of off-site and required on-site
improvements.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on August 6, 2002.
By ~~;f{).~
RO T D. CORRIE
Mayor, City of Meridian
Copy served upon Applicant, the Planning and Zoning Department, Public Works Department,
and City Attorney.
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~IA YOR
Robert D. Corrie
HUB OF TREASURE VALLEY
A Good Place to Live
LEG.<\L DEPARTMENT
(208) 288-2499 . Fax 288-250 1
CITY COUNCIL MElI<mERS
William LM. Nary
K~ith Bird
Tanuny deW~rd
Ch~rie Ml..'Candless
CITY OF MERIDIAN
33 EAST IDAHO
MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642
(208) 888-4433, FA.X (208) 887-1813
City Clerk Office Fax (208) 888-4218
PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
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PLA1'INING AND ZONING
DEPARTMENT
(208) 884-5533 . FA.X 888-6854
MEMORANDUM:
To:
Mayor & City Council
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REC~
JUL3 0 2002
From:
Bruce Freckleton, Engineering Tech III City Of Meridian
David McKinnon, Planner IT NA City Clerk Offire
Request for a Final Plat Approval of Marlin Subdivision No. 1 - Eighty-two (82)
Building Lots and Four (4) Other Lots on 23.25 Acres in an R-4 Zone (Approved as a
Planned Development) by the W. H. Moore Company (File No. FP 02-015)
Re:
We have reviewed this snbmittal and offer the following comments, as conditions of the
applicant. These conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly modified or deleted by
motion of the Meridian City Council:
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APPLICATION SUMMARY & LOCATION
This is the first of two (2) proposed phases of Marlin Subdivision, located on the east side of Linder
Road, adjacent to and directly north of 1-84. The first phase of the subdivision includes two large
park/open-spaces, pathways, the entire Linder Road and 1-84 landscape buffer/berms and the
completion of a street fYV. Verbena Drive) that will connect Marlin Subdivision to the Landing
Subdivision. The gross density of Phase No. I is 3.5 dwelling units/acre.
The large majority of the lots within the subdivision do not meet the minimum lot dimensions as
required by the Meridian City Code, but because the subdivision was approved as a Planned
Development the reduced lot sizes are allowable. Additionally, minimum house sizes within the
subdivision have been reduced for some lots from between 1,400 square feet and 1000 square feet.
The property is located in an area that was designated as "Mixed/ Planned Use Development" in the
1993 Comprehensive Plan
SITE SPECIFIC REOUlREMENTS
1. Applicant is to meet all terms of the approved preliminary Plat~ditional use permit-a:nfi.
r dw.e.loptt1....iJ.t agre",u.ll!;;dL.
2. If the pressurized irrigation system within this development is to remain a private homeowners
association system, complete plans and specifications shall be reviewed by the Public Works
Department as part of the development plan review process. A draft copy of the pressurized
irrigation system O&M manual must be submitted prior to plan approval. The City of Meridian
requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of water. If a
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creek 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 shall be responsible for
the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature on the final plat by the
Meridian City Engineer.
3. Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, pressurized
irrigation system approved and activated, drainage lots constructed, fencing installed, and road
base approved by the Ada County Highway District prior to applying for building permits. All
development improvements, including playground equipment and landscaping shall be installed
and approved prior to obtaining certificates of occupancy. A letter of credit or cash surety in the
amount of 110010 will be required for all fencing, landscaping, pressurized irrigation, sanitary
sewer, water, etc., prior to signature on the final plat.
4. Modify the plat to include the minimum house size that can be constructed on each lot within
the subdivision (pursuant to Condition #5, pg. 4 of the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of
Law for the Preliminary Plat).
5. Sanitary sewer service and municipal water to this site shall be via extensions from existing
mains installed adjacent to the proposed subdivision. Applicant will be responsible to construct
the sewer and water mains to and through this proposed development. Subdivision designer to
coordinate main sizing and routing with the Public Works Department
6. The soils investigation report submitted with the application indicates that groundwater was
encountered at some fairly deep depths within the project site. Design engineer to provide a
statement of compliance, prior to the approval of development plans, that certifies that the
centerline finish grade of the streets, public or private, is at least three feet above the
established normal ground water elevation. This is an effort to ensure that the building footings
are at least one foot above the high. groundwater.
7. Correct the numbering of Block 3 to include the now missing Lot 13.
8. The following notes shall be added to the face of the plat:
7) Fencing atfjacent to the micro path cuijacent to Lots 9 and 10 of Block 1 shall be limited in
height to afour (4) foot tall solidfence.
8) This plat is subject to the Right to Farm Act Idaho Code 22-4503.
9) A 10-:foot wide permanent public utilities, drainage, and irrigation easement is designated to
be centered on all interior lot lines, unless otherwise dimensioned
9. Complete the Certificate of Owners and accompanying Acknowledgment.
10. The Land Surveyor preparing the plat shall affix his official seal, signature and date to the face
of the plat and Certificate of Surveyor.
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11. Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved preliminary pla~ ~
conditional use permitsr ElevelspRloot a5'".""..."t does not relieve Applicant of responsibility
for compliance.
12. Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to signature on the final
plat per Resolution 02-374.
13. Any drainage areas (detension/retension basins) must be designed to ensure that water is
retained only during 25-year storm events, and for a period of time not to exceed 24 hours.
Side slopes within drainage areas shall not exceed 3: 1.
14. Submit page two of the plat to the public Works Department for review.
15. Place the missing Yz-inch pin symbol on the northeast comer of Lot 32, Block 5, and the
misplaced Yz-inch symbol on the southeast comer of Lot 6, Block 5.
16. Ifpossible, please provide a written response to each of these comments, both site specific and
general, by noon on Thursday, August 1st.
GENERAL REOUIREMENTS
1. All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing
or lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per City Ordinance
12-4-13. Plans will need to be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or
lateral users association, with written confirmation of said approval submitted to the Public
Works Department.
2. Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be removed
from their domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. Wells may be used
for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.
3. Two-hundred-fifty and 100-watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights will be required at locations
designated by the Public Works Department. All streetlights shall be installed at subdivider's
expense. Typical locations are at street intersections and/or fire hydrants. Final design
locations and quantity are determined after power designs are completed by Idaho Power
Company. Street light contractor to obtain design and permit from the Public Works
Department prior commencing installations.
4. Compaction test results must be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building
pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
5. Submit "Final" letter from the Ada County Street Name Committee, approving the subdivision
and street names. Make any corrections necessary to conform.
6. Sewer and water mains shall be extended to and through the proposed development.
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7. Applicant's engineer will be required to submit a signed, staTIlped statement certifying that all
street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three feet above the highest established
normal groundwater elevation.
8. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian's Water Works Superintendent.
9. Provide five-foot-wide sidewalks in accordance with City Ordinance Section 12-5-2.K, except
where the four-foot detached sidewalks have been otherwise approved through the Planned
Development. Sidewalks are to provide a dear five-foot-wide walkway pathway without
encroachment of mailbox structures.
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