HomeMy WebLinkAboutABC Daycare CUP-00-058BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
C/C O2/20/O 1
IN THE MATTER OF THE
APPLICATION OF DAHL AND
JANET TORGENSEN, FORA
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN IN AN R-15
ZONE FOR PROPOSED ABC
CLUB DAYCARE AND
PRESCHOOL, LOCATED AT 650
W. BROADWAY, MERIDIAN,
IDAHO
Case No. CUP-O0-058
FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND
DECISION AND ORDER
GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS
The above entitled conditional use permit application having come before
the City Council on February 20, 2001, and Shaft Stiles, Planning and Zoning
Administrator, appeared and testified at the hearing, and the Applicant, DaN Torgensen,
appeared and testified, and no one appearing in opposition, and the City Council having
received the staffreport and the record made before the Planning and Zoning Commission,
and being fully advised in the premises, the Council finds and concludes as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-O0-058)
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. A notice of a public hearing on the conditional use permit was
published for two (2) consecutive ~veeks prior to the said public hearing scheduled for
February 20, 2000, before the City Council, the first publication appearing and written
notice having been mailed to property owners or purchasers of record within three
hundred feet (300') of the external boundaries of the property under consideration
more than fifteen (15) days prior to said hearing and with the notice of public hearings
having been posted upon the property under consideration more than one week before
said hearing and the copies of ali notices were made available to newspaper, radio and
television stations as public service announcements; and the matter having been duly
considered by the City Council at the said February 20, 2000, public hearing; and the
Applicant, affected property owners, and government subdivisions providing services
within the planning jurisdiction of the City of Meridian, having been given full
opportunity to express comments and submit evidence.
2. There has been compliance with all notice and hearing
requirements set forth in Idaho Code §§67-6509 and 67-6512; and Meridian City
Code §§ 11-I5-5 and 11-17-5 as evidenced by the AfFidavit of Mailing, and the
Affidavit of Publication and Proof of Posting filed with the staff report.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-O0-058)
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3. Coundl takes judidal notice of its Zoning, Subdivision and
Development Ordinances codified at Meridian City Code Title ] 1 and Title 12 and all
current zoning maps thereof and the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian
adopted December 21, 1993 Ordinance #629 - January 4, 1994 and Maps and the
Ordinance establishing the Impact Area Boundary Ordinance and Map.
4. The property is located at 650 W. Broadway, Meridian, Idaho.
5. The owners of record of the subject property are Dahl T. and Janet
L. Torgensen of Meridian, Idaho.
6. Applicants are the owners of record.
7. The subject property is ctu'rendy zoned R-15. The zoning district
of R-15 is defined within the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance,
Section 11-7-2 E.
8. The proposed application requests a conditional use permit for a
child day care center in an R-15 zone for up to 24 children. The R-15 zoning
designation within the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance requires a
conditional use permit be obtained for most uses including those requested by the
Applicant. (Meridian City Zoning and Development Ordinance, Section 11-8-1.).
9. The Meridian City Council recognizes that the proposed
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-O0-058)
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application is in compliance with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
10. The use proposed within the subject application will in fact,
constitute a conditional use as determined by City Ordinance.
11. That the Applicants, Dahl and Janet Torgensen, owners of the
property, are granted a conditional use permit for a child care center for 24 children,
located at 650 W. Broadway, Meridian, Idaho. The requested conditional use for the
development of the aforementioned project is described in the attached Exhibit "A",
and incorporated herein as if set forth in full, and consisting of one page.
12. Giving due consideration to the comments received from the
governmental subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning
jurisdiction, public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not
impose expense upon the public if the following conditions of development are imposed
and the following is also found to be required to mitigate the effects of the proposed
use and development upon services delivered by political subdivisions providing
services to the subject real property within the planning jurisdiction of the City of
Meridian.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Plam~ing and Zoning and Engineering staff
as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-00-058)
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12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12.6
12.7
Sanitary sewer and water to this facility shall be via existing service lines.
Applicant shall be required to enter into a Re-Assessment Agreement with
the City of Meridian.
Parking shall be limited to 2 staff and 4 "visitor" parking slots. Off-street
parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 11-13-5 of the City
of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance. Paving and striping
shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Sections 11-13-4.D.
and 11-13-4.E. of the City of Meridian Zoning and Development
Ordinance and in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements.
The MFD shall make the final determination of allo~vable children at the
time of their occupancy inspection.
The Applicant shall remove any existing asphalt in the front yard that is
beyond the 30-foot maximum driveway width (or whatever ACHD
allows) prior to issuance of the C.O.
A minimum 10-foot wide landscaped buffer area shall be provided along
Broadway behind the future sidewalk and east of the asphalt driveway.
In order to prevent headlight glare into the front yards of properties to
the east, Applicant shall plant evergreen or woody shrubs or other
appropriate form of solid screeaing along the eastern edge of the new
asphalt parking area. The screening shall be at least three (3) feet tall at
the time of planting and shall be in place prior to issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy.
An ADA-approved handicap parking sign shall be installed in front of the
accessible stall in the parldng lot.
Applicant shall provide a solid screening of the adjacent properties to the
north, east and west to protect children from adverse impacts and to
provide a visual and sound buffer between properties. Applicant shall
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-O0-058)
12.8
12.9
12.10
12.11
12.12
12.13
12.14
12.15
12.16
darify the type and height of fencing proposed along the east and west
sides of the rear play area with Staff.
The child care center shall not adversely impact surrounding residential
properties due to children's noise, traffic and other activities.
Applicant shall keep all outside play areas free of noxious weeds.
A Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) for the childcare center is required
prior to operation signed by representatives of the Fire Department,
Building Department and Plmming & Zoning Department.
Applicant shall secure and maintain a child care license from the Idaho
State Department of Health and Welfare-Child Care Licensing Division,
a copy of which shall be provided to the City of Meridian at the time of
PS~Z Department's C.O. inspection, and which shall be on-site for City
inspection at all times.
Applicant shall ensure that immunization of all children is verified prior
to acceptance into program.
Applicant is to schedule an appointment with the Meridian Fire
Department for inspection prior to operating. Operation of daycare
without proper approvals shall result in revocation of conditional use
permit.
Applicant shall comply with any other ACHD requirements now pending.
A drainage plan designed by an architect or engineer is required and shall
be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-I-91) for all off-street
parldng areas. All site drainage shall be contained and disposed of on-site.
Outside lighting shall be designed and placed so as to not direct
illumination on any nearby residential areas and in accordance with City
Ordinance Section 11-13-4.C.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-O0-058)
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12.17
All outdoor trash and/or garbage collection areas shall be enclosed on at
least three (3) sides in accordance with City Ordinance Section 11-12-
1 .C. Coordinate trash enclosure locations and construction requirements
with Sanitary Service Company (SSC) and provide a letter of approval
from SSC to the Planning & Zoning Department prior to applying for
building permits.
12.18 All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Section
11-14 of the City Zoning and Development Ordinance.
12.19 All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
12.20
In accordance with City Ordinance 11-13-4.B.2., underground year-round
pressurized irrigation shall be provided to all landscape areas on site.
Applicant shall submit hook-up and design details based on the proposed
landscaping. Applicant shall be required to utilize any existing surface or
well water for the primary source. If City water is proposed as a secondary
source, developer shall be responsible to pay water assessments for the
landscaped areas.
Adopt the Recommendations of Sanitary Services as follows:
12.21 Residential waste cans shall be placed at the curb, and commercial can
rates shall apply.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health Department as
follows:
12.22 Plans shall be submitted for the child care center for plan review.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Ada County Highway District as follows:
12.23 Construct curb, gutter, 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk and match paving
on Broadway Avenue abutting the entire parcel.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-00-058)
12.24
12.25
12.26
12.27
12.28
The existing driveway width and location is approved with this
application.
Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed
unless approved in writing by the District.
Requests for appeals to the ACHD shall specifically identify each
requirement to be reconsidered and include a written explanation of why
such a requirement would result in a substantial hardship or inequity.
Requests for appeals to the ACHD for reconsideration shall spedfically
identify each requirement to be reconsidered and include written
documentation of data that was not available to the Commission at the
time of its original decision.
Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building
construction in accordance with Ordinance # 193.
12.29 All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County
Highway District Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved
supplements, Construction Services procedures and all applicable ACHD
Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in
the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
12.30
The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to
issuance of building permit (or other required permits), which
incorporates any required design changes.
12.31
Construction, use and property development shall be in confonnance
with all applicable requirements of the Ada County Highway District
prior to District approval for occupancy.
12.32
Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is
the subject of this application, shall require the applicant to comply with
all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory and legal
restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD.CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-O0-058)
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advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of
the subject property unless a wavier/variance of said requirements or other
legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change
in use is sought.
12.33 No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid
unless they are in writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's
authorized representative and an authorized representative of the Ada
County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to
obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway
District.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health Department as
follows:
12.34 All codes shall be met.
13. The proposed use within the subject application will be harmonious with
and in accordance with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and the City of Meridian
Zoning and Development Ordinance.
14. The uses proposed within the subject application will be subject to
the conditions set forth in Finding of Fact No. 12 and will be designed, constructed,
operated and maintained to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance or intended
character of the general vicinity and that such uses will not change the intended
essential character of the same area.
15. The uses proposed within the subject application will not be hazardous or
disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-00-058) 9
16. The uses proposed within the subject application will be served
adequately by central public facilities and services such as highways, streets, police and
fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer.
17. The applicant has agreed to pay any additional sewer, water or
trash fees or charges, if any associated with the use.
18. The uses proposed within the subject application will not involve uses,
activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be
detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive
production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
19. The development will not result in the destruction, loss or damage
of natural or scenic feature of major importance relating to the property.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. Idaho Code § 67-6512 provides in part that:
(A) As part of a zoning ordinance the City Council may provide for the
processing of applications for special or conditional use permits;
and
(B) That a special use permit may be granted to an applicant if the
proposed use is otherwise prohibited by the terms of the zoning
ordinance, but may be allowed with conditions under specific
provisions of the zoning ordinance, subject to the ability of
political subdivisions, including school districts, to provide services
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-00-058)
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for the proposed use, and when it is not in conflict with the plan;
and
(C) That upon the granting of a special use permit, conditions may be
attached to a special use permit, including, but not limited to,
those:
1 ) Minimizing adverse impact on other development;
2) Controlling the sequence and timing of development;
3) Controlling the duration of development;
4) Assuring that development is maintained properly;
5) Designating the exact location and nature of development;
requiring the provision for on-site or off-site public facilities
or services; requiring more restrictive standards than those
generally required in an ordinance; requiring mitigation of
effects of the proposed development upon service delivery
by any political subdivision, including school districts,
providing services within the planning jurisdiction.
2. The City of Meridian has exercised its authority to provide for the
processing of applications for Conditional Use Permits by the enactment of Meridian
City Code § 11-17.
3. Idaho Code § 67-6504 provides that the City Council may exercise all of
the powers required and authorized by Chapter 65 of Title 67 Idaho Code which Act is
known as the "Local Land Use Planning Act of 1975."
4. The City of Meridian has enacted the Comprehensive Plan City of
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-O0-058)
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Meridian adopted December 21, 1993, Ordinance No. 629, January 4, 1994.
DECISION AND ORDER
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, the City Council does
hereby ORDER and this does Order that:
1. That the Applicants, Dahl and Janet Torgensen, owners of the property,
for a child care center for 24 children, located at 650 W. Broadway, Meridian, Idaho.
The requested conditional use for the development of the aforementioned project is
described in the attached Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein as if set forth in full,
and consisting of one page.
2. The applicant is granted a conditional use permit for and subject to the
following terms and conditions:
Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff
as follows:
2.1 Sanitary sewer and water to this fadlity shall be via existing service lines.
Applicant shall be required to enter into a Re-Assessment Agreement with
the City of Meridian.
2.2 Parking shall be limited to 2 staff and 4 'Msitor" parMng slots. Off-street
parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 11-13-5 of the City
of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance. Paving and striping
shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Sections 11-I3-4.D.
and 11-13-4.E. of the City of Meridian Zmzing and Development
Ordinance and in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-00-058)
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2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
The MFD shall make the final determination of allowable children at the
time of their occupancy inspection.
The Applicant shall remove any existing asphalt in the front yard that is
beyond the 30-foot maximum driveway width (or whatever ACHD
allows) prior to issuance of the C.O.
A minimum 10-foot wide landscaped buffer area shall be provided along
Broadway behind the future sidewalk and east of the asphalt driveway.
In order to prevent headlight glare into the front yards of properties to
the east, Applicant shall plant evergreen or woody shrubs or other
appropriate form of solid screening along the eastern edge of the new
asphalt parldng area. The screening shall be at least three (3) feet tall at
the time of planting and shall be in place prior to issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy.
An ADA-approved handicap parldng sign shall be installed in front of the
accessible stall in the parring lot.
Applicant shall provide a solid screening of the adjacent properties to the
north, east and west to protect children from adverse impacts and to
provide a visual and sound buffer between properties. Applicant shall
clarify the type and height of fencing proposed along the east and west
sides of the rear play area with Staff.
The child care center shall not adversely impact surrounding residential
properties due to children's noise, traffic and other activities.
Applicant shall keep all outside play areas free of noxious weeds.
A Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) for the childcare center is required
prior to operation signed by representatives of the Fire Department,
Building Department and Planning & Zoning Department.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-O0-058)
13
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
Applicant shall secure and maintain a child care license from the Idaho
State Department of Health and Welfare-Child Care Licensing Division,
a copy of which shall be provided to the City of Meridian at the time of
P&Z Depamnent's C.O. inspection, and which shall be on-site for City
inspection at all times.
Applicant shall ensure that immunization of all children is verified prior
to acceptance into program.
Applicant is to schedule an appointment with the Meridian Fire
Department for inspection prior to operating. Operation of daycare
without proper approvals shall result in revocation of conditional use
permit.
Applicant shall comply with any other ACHD requirements now pending.
A drainage plan designed by an architect or engineer is required and shall
be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-1-91) for all off-street
parMng areas. All site drainage shall be contained and disposed of on-site.
Outside lighting shall be designed and placed so as to not direct
illumination on any nearby residential areas and in accordance with City
Ordinance Section 11-13 -4. C.
2.17
2.18
2.19
All outdoor trash and/or garbage collection areas shall be enclosed on at
least three (3) sides in accordance with City Ordinance Section 11-12-
1.C. Coordinate trash enclosure locations and construction requirements
with Sanitary Service Company (SSC) and provide a letter of approval
from SSC to the Planning & Zoning Department prior to applying for
building permits.
All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Section
11-14 of the City Zoning and Development Ordinance.
All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-O0-058)
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2.20
In accordance with City Ordinance I 1-13-4.B.2., underground year-round
pressurized irrigation shall be provided to all landscape areas on site.
Applicant shall submit hook-up and design details based on the proposed
landscaping. Applicant shall be required to utilize any existing surface or
well water for the primary source. If City water is proposed as a secondary
source, developer shall be responsible to pay water assessments for the
landscaped areas.
Adopt the Reconrmendations of Sanitary Services as follows:
2.21 Residential waste cans shall be placed at the curb, and commercial can
rates shall apply.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health Department as
follows:
2.22 Plans shall be submitted for the child care center for plan review.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Ada County Highway District as follows:
2.23 Construct curb, gutter, 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk and match paving
on Broadway Avenue abutting the entire parcel.
2.24 The existing driveway width and location is approved with this
application.
2.25 Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed
unless approved in writing by the District.
2.26 Requests for appeals to the ACHD shall specifically identify each
requirement to be reconsidered and include a written explanation of why
such a requirement would result in a substantial hardship or inequity.
2.27 Requests for appeals to the ACHD for reconsideration shall specifically
identify each requirement to be reconsidered and include written
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-00-058)
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2.28
2.29
2.30
2.31
2.32
2.33
documentation of data that was not available to the Commission at the
time of its original decision.
Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building
construction in accordance with Ordinance 4* 193.
All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County
Highway District Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved
supplements, Construction Services procedures and all applicable ACHD
Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in
the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to
issuance of building permit (or other required permits), which
incorporates any required design changes.
Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance
with all applicable requirements of the Ada County Highway District
prior to District approval for occupancy.
Any change by the applicant in the plam~ed use of the property which is
the subject of this application, shall require the applicant to comply with
all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory and legal
restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest
advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of
the subject property unless a wavier/variance of said requirements or other
legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change
in use is sought.
No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid
unless they are in writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's
authorized representative and an authorized representative of the Ada
County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to
obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway
District.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-00-058)
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Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health Department as
follows:
2.34 All codes shall be met.
3. That the City Attorney draft an Order Granting Conditional Use Permit
in accordance with this Derision, which shall be signed by the Mayor and City Cleric
and then a copy sevqed by the Cleric upon the applicant, the Planning and Zoning
Department, Public Works Department and City Attorney and any affected party
requested notice.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of
Meridian, pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521 an affected person being a person who
has an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the issuance or
denial of the conditional use permit may within twenty-eight (28) days after the date
of this decision and order seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67,
Idaho Code.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the ~"/-~ day
of /~ ~,,,t ~ff-x~ ,2001.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMAN ANDERSON
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-00-058)
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COUNCILWOMAN deWEERD
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COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLESS
VOTED
MAYOR ROBERT O. CORKIE (TIE BREAKER)
DATED: .fi--& --Or/
VOTED
MOTION: APPROVED'~~
DISAPPROVED:
Copy served upon Applicant, the Planning and Zoning Department, Public Works
Department and City Attorney.
Dated: Y-~9~/9/~"'~
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN / CHILD-CARE CENTER
FOR 24 CHILDREN (CUP-00-058)
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PARCEL I:
The west 68 feet of the North 110 feet of the South 130 feet of the
following described property=
Eeginnihg at a point 20 rods East of the Northwest corner of the
Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 3North, Range 1 West
of the Boise Meridian in Ada county, Idaho; and running thence
South parallel with the Meridian Line 40 rods; thence
East 12 rods; thence % ~ ~
North parallel to the Meridian Line 40 rods; and thence
West L2 rods to the PLACE OF BBGZNNING
PARCEL ii=
That pertion of land in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast
Q~artsr of section 12, Township 3 North, Range 1 West, more
specifically described as follows=
Beginning at the center of Section 12, Township 3
West of the Boise Meridian in Ada County, I~aho;
South 89°~0· East, ~30.00 feet to a polnt; thence
South 0°10' West, B30.00 feet to t~e REA~ POINT
thence ,
South 89°50' ~ast, 68.00 feet; thence
North 0°10' East, 30.00 ~eet; thence
North SS°SO' West, 68.00 feet; thence
South 0~10' West,
North, Range 1
thence
OF BEGINNINg;
~0.00 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNIN9
BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
C/C 02/20/01
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CHILD
CARE CENTER FOR 24 CHILDREN,
LOCATED AT 650 W. BROADWAY,
MERIDIAN, IDAHO
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CASE NO. CUP-00-058
ORDER OF
CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT
This matter coming before the City Council on the 6th day of March, 2001,
for final action on conditional use permit application and the Council having received
and approving the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission the
Council takes the following action:
1. That the Applicants, Dahl and Janet Torgensen, owners of the property, are
granted a conditional use permit for a child care center for 24 children, located at
650 W. Broadway, Meridian, Idaho. The requested conditional use for the
development of the aforementioned project is described in the attached Exhibit "A",
and incorporated herein as if set forth in full, and consisting of one page.
2. That the above named applicants are granted a conditional use permit for a
child care center 24 children, located at 650 W. Broadway, Meridian, Idaho, subject
to the following conditions of use and development:
Adopt the Recommendations of the P10aufing and Zoning and Engineering staff as
follows:
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN - CHILD CARE CENTER FOR 24 CHILDREN
(CUP-00-058)
PAGE 1 OF 6
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.6
2.7
Sanitary sewer and water to this facility shall be via existing service lines.
Applicant shall be required to enter into a Re-Assessment Agreement with the
City of Meridian.
Parking shall be limited to 2 staff and 4 "visitor" parMng slots. Off-street
parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 11-13-5 of the City of
Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance. Paving and striping shall be in
accordance with the standards set forth in Sections 11-13-4.D. and 11-13-4.E.
of the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance and in
accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
The MFD shall make the final determination of allowable children at the time
of their occupancy inspection.
The Applicant shall remove any existing asphalt in the front yard that is
beyond the 30-foot maximum driveway width (or whatever ACHD allows)
prior to issuance of the C.O.
A minimum 1 O-foot wide landscaped buffer area shall be provided along
Broadway behind the future sidewalk and east of the asphalt driveway.
In order to prevent headlight glare into the front yards of properties to the
east, Applicant shall plant evergreen or woody shrubs or other appropriate
form of solid screening along the eastern edge of the new asphalt parldng area.
The screening shall be at least three (3) feet tall at the time of planting and
shall be in place prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
An ADA-approved handicap parking sign shall be installed in front of the
accessible stall in the parking lot.
Applicant shall provide a solid screening of the adjacent properties to the
north, east and west to protect children from adverse impacts and to provide a
visual and sound buffer between properties. Applicant shall clarify the type
and height of fencing proposed along the east and west sides of the rear play
area with Staff.
2.8 The child care center shall not adversely impact surrounding residential
properties due to children's noise, traffic and other activities.
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN - CHILD CARE CENTER FOR 24 CHILDREN
(cu~-00-058)
PAGE 2 OF 6
2.9
2.10
2.11
Applicant shall keep all outside play areas free of noxious weeds.
A Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) for the childcare center is required prior to
operation signed by representatives of the Fire Department, Building
Department and Planning & Zoning Department.
Applicant shall secure and maintain a child care license from the idaho State
Department of Health and Welfare-Child Care Licensing Division, a copy of
which shall be provided to the City of Meridian at the time of P&Z
Department's C.O. inspection, and which shall be on-site for City inspection at
all times.
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
Applicant shall ensure that immunization of all children is verified prior to
acceptance into program.
Applicant is to schedule an appointment with the Meridian Fire Department
for inspection prior to operating. Operation of daycare without proper
approvals shall result in revocation of conditional use permit.
Applicant shall comply with any other ACHD requirements now pending.
A drainage plan designed by an architect or engineer is required and shall be
submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-1-91) for all off-street parking
areas. All site drainage shall be contained and disposed of on-site.
Outside lighting shall be designed and placed so as to not direct illumination
on any nearby residential areas and in accordance with City Ordinance Section
11-13-4.C.
2.17
2.18
All outdoor trash and/or garbage collection areas shall be enclosed on at least
three (3) sides in accordance with City Ordinance Section 11-12-1 .C.
Coordinate trash enclosure locations and construction requirements with
Sanitary Service Company (SSC) and provide a letter of approval from SSC to
the Plamzing & Zoning Department prior to applying for building permits.
All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 11-14
of the City Zoning and Development Ordinance.
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN - CHILD CARE CENTER FOR 24 CHILDREN
(cup-00-058)
PAGE 3 OF 6
2.19 All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
2.20 In accordance with City Ordinance I 1-13-4.B.2., underground year-round
pressurized irrigation shall be provided to all landscape areas on site. Applicant
shall submit hook-up and design details based on the proposed landscaping.
Applicant shall be required to utilize any existing surface or well water for the
primary source. If City water is proposed as a secondary source, developer shall
be responsible to pay water assessments for the landscaped areas.
Adopt the Recommendations of Sanitary Services as follows:
2.21 Residential waste cans shall be placed at the curb, and commercial can rates
shall apply.
Adopt the Reconunendations of the Central District Health Department as follows:
2.22 Plans shall be submitted for the child care center for plan review.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Ada County Highway District as follows:
2.23 Construct curb, gutter, 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk and match paving on
Broadway Avenue abutting the entire parcel.
2.24 The existing driveway width and location is approved with this application.
2.25 Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless
approved in writing by the District.
2.26 Requests for appeals to the ACHD shall specifically identify each requirement
to be reconsidered and include a written explanation of why such a
requirement would result in a substantial hardship or inequity.
2.27 Requests for appeals to the ACHD for reconsideration shall specifically
identify each requirement to be reconsidered and include written
documentation of data that was not available to the Commission at the time of
its original decision.
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN - CHILD CARE CENTER FOR 24 CHILDREN
(cuP-00-058)
PAGE 4 OF 6
2.28 Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building
construction in accordance with Ordinance # 193.
2.29
All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County
Highway District Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved
supplements, Construction Services procedures and all applicable ACHD
Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the
State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
2.30
The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of
building permit (or other required permits), which incorporates any required
design changes.
2.31
Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all
applicable requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District
approval for occupancy.
2.32
Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the
subject of this application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules,
regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force
at the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises the Highway
District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a
wavier/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to
the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought.
2.33
No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless
they are in writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized
representative and an authorized representative of the Ada County Highway
District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written
confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health Department as follows:
2.34 All codes shall be met.
3. The above conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall
meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the application for a conditional
use permit.
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN - CHILD CARE CENTER FOR 24 CHILDREN
(CUP-00-058)
PAGE 5 OF 6
4. Notice to Permit Holder, this conditional use permit is not transferable
without complying with the provisions of Meridian City Code § 11-17-8, a copy of
which is attached to this permit.
By,action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the ~5~--day of
.397 c , 2ooL
Copy served upon Applicant, the Planning and Zoning Department, Public Works
Dated:
Department and City Attorney.
City Clerk // ~'
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ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -
DAHL AND JANET TORGENSEN - CHILD CARE CENTER FOR 24 CHILDREN
(CUP-00-058)
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PARCEL I:
The West 68 feet of the North 110 feet of the South 130 feet of the
following ~esoribed property:
Beginning at a point 20 rods East of the Northwest corner of the
Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 3 North, Range 1 West
of the Boise Meridian in Ada county, xdaho; and running thence
South parallel with the Meridian Line 40 rods; thence
East 12 rode; thence N ~
· North parallel to the Heri41an Line 40 rods; and thence
West ~2 ro~s to the PLACE OF BBGINNING
PARCSL ~I~
That portion of land in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter of section 12, Township 3 North, Range 1 west, more
specifically ~es=ribed as follows:
Beginning at the center of Section 12, Township 3
West of the Boise Meridian in Ada County, Idaho~
South 89°S0· East, 330.00 feet to e point; thence
South 0"10' West, S30.00 feet to the REAL POINT
thence ,
South 89"S0' ~ast, 68.00 feet; thence
North 0~10' Bast, 30.00 feet; thence
North SP"S0· West, 68.00 feet; thence
SoUth 0~10' West, ~0.00 feet to the PLACE OF BB~INNIN~
North, Range
thence
OF BEGINNING;