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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKenai Subdiviison AZ May 1 , 2006 MERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING MEETING APPLICANT Kenai Partners, LLC AZ 06-021 May 4,2006 ITEM NO. 16 REQUEST Public Hearing -- Annexation and Zoning of 77.66 acres from Ada County RUT to C~G General Commercial and R-15 Medium-High Density Residential for Kenai Subdivision - south of East Overland Road and west of South Eagle Road AGENCY COMMENTS CITY CLERK: CITY ENGINEER: CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR: See attached Staff Comments CITY ATTORNEY CITY POLICE DEPT: \2.t-CD r(\~~ I ilL . -AfJp VV (A.A 10 L---' Q CITY FIRE DEPT: CITY BUILDING DEPT: CITY WATER DEPT: CITY SEWER DEPT: CITY PARKS DEPT: MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT: See attached Comments SANITARY SERVICES: ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT: NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION: See attached Comments See attached Comments CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH: SETTLERS'IRRIGATION: IDAHO POWER: INTERMOUNTAIN GAS: OTHER: mments from ITO; See attached lefters from Citizens Date:5-I-D V; Phone: .-0 0 Staff Initials: Contacted: Emailed: Materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 STAFF REPORT TO: FROM: Hearing Date: May 4, 2006 Planning & Zoning Commission Staff: Joe Guenther, Associate Planner Meridian Planning Department 208-884-5533 i ""D /",B~IVED '-/Yl(}ridi~~l '~ . .. ILl.\HO }- \:?~(' City Of~'dian ~:f..~:~oIt.. , "---'t"'f.~~Q~, ',," Office SUBJECT: Kenai Subdivision. All applications are for Kenai Subdivision by Kenai Partners LLe. AZ-06-021 - Annexation and Zoning of 77 .66 acres from RUT to R-15 (Medium High Density Residential) (31. 78 acres) and C~G (General Commercial) (45.88 acres). PP-06-019 - Preliminary plat for 64 single family detached residential lots, 24 alley loaded/attached single family residential lots, 9 multi-family residential lots, 25 common lots, and 32 commercial lots on 77.66 acres. 1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST The applicant, Kenai Partners LLC, is requesting Annexation with a Preliminary Plat to construct retail/restaurant/and office uses as well as a mixture of attached, detached and townhouse residences on approximately 77 .66 acres within the Kenai Subdivision development located approximately 'l4 mile west of the intersection of Overland Road and Eagle Road/SH-55. 2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of Kenai Subdivision with modifications to the proposed layout as follows: · Lots 56-59 of Block 3 shall be amended. These lots do not have road frontage and do not meet the minimum standards ofthe UDe. Meridian Parks Department has requested a pathway spur at this location to connect to the Ridenbaugh Canal. The bulk of these lots may be transferred to Lot 60 Block 3 with a common lot being created to provide the spur connection. . Lot 8 Block 3 contains a multi-use pathway through the addition to Kiwanis Park. The pathway should be extended along the western property boundary to connect with Overland Road. · A conditional use permit shall be required for all multifamily units and must comply with the standards of the UDC 11-4-3.27. · A private street application shall be required for the 42' wide private driveway in the commercial portion of the project and must comply with the standards of the UDC 11-3F Staff therefore recommends approval with conditions of the subject applications (AZ-06-021, PP-06-019) as detailed in the staff report dated May 4,2006. PROPOSED MOTIONS (to be considered after the public hearing) Approve After considering all staff, applicant, and public testimony, I move to recommend approval to the Meridian City Council of File Numbers AZ-06-0211PP-06-019 as presented in Staff Report for the hearing date of May 4, 2006 with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications. ) Deny After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend denial of File Numbers AZ-06-0211PP-06~019 as presented in the Staff Report for the hearing date of May 4, Kenai Subdivision ilZ-06-021/PP-06.019 Page 1 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 2006 for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial of the annexation and you must state specific reason(s) for the denial ofthe plat.) Continuance After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to continue File Numbers AZ- 06~0211PP-06~019 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance.) 3. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS a. Site Address/Location: W1I2 of the NE 114 Township 3N, Range IE, Section 20 b. Owners Kenai Partners LLC 6223 N. Discovery Way Boise Id 83713 c. Applicant: Kenai Partners LLC 6223 N. Discovery Way Boise Id 83713 d. Representative: Becky McKay, Engineering Solutions e. Present Zoning: RUT-Ada County f. Present Comprehensive Plan Designation: Mixed Use-Regional- 2002 Comprehensive Future Land Use Map g. Description of Applicant's Request: 1. See Exhibit Al (prepared by Engineering Solutions) for a copy of the proposed plat, Exhibit A2 shows the proposed landscape plan, and Exhibit A3 shows a detailed site plan which depicts the lot layout, building, parking and access locations with adjoining subdivisions and building elevations. h. Applicant's Statement/Justification: The application notes that the mixed use regional designation provides for the overall site to be developed with a mixture of RetaillRestaurant/ OfficelDrive through and other Commercial uses oriented around automobile traffic, the central portions of the site are designed around transitional uses of office sites into a mix of single~family detached units and multi-family residential units. The applicant notes that the site is an ideal location for a retaillresidential complex and will provide the additional landscaping along drive aisles, a park site, and develop the new public street to improve traffic movement in the area. 4. PROCESS FACTS a. The subject application will in fact constitute an armexation and zoning (including rezones) as determined by City Ordinance. By reason of the provisions of the Unified Development Code Title II Chapter 5 Article B Section 3, a public hearing is required before the City Council on this matter. b. The subject applications will in fact constitute preliminary plats as determined by City Ordinance. By reason of the provisions of the Unified Development Code Title II Chapter 6, a public hearing is required before the City Council on this matter. Kenai Subdivision AZ-06-02I IPP -06-019 Page 2 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 d. Newspaper notifications published on: Council- December 19 and January 2,2005 Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: Council- December 19, 2005 Applicant posted notice on site by: December 26, 2005 e. f. 5. LAND USE a. Existing Land Use(s): Bare land, existing single family residence with out buildings. b. Description of Character of Surrounding Area: lot residential, highway-oriented services, rapidly urbanizing commercial/office projects, high school. c. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning I. North: Undeveloped commercial, C-G 2. West: Meridian High School R-4, Office Park L-O 3. South: Thousand Springs Subdivision, R-4 4. East: Developing pad sites within EI-Dorado, C-G d. History of Previous Actions: None. e. Existing Constraints and Opportunities 1. Public Works Location of sewer: There is a sewer main stubbed to this property from Overland Road. Location of water: There is a water main stubbed to this property from Overland Road, E. Gala Stree, and E. Blue Horizon Drive. Issues or concerns : None 2. Vegetation: Agricultural/Irrigated 3. Flood plain: N/A 4. CanalslDitches Irrigation: Several unnamed ditches cross the property. 5. Hazards: None identified 6. Size of Property: 77.66 acres 7. Description of Use: Retail, Office, Commercial, and Restaurant uses and associated parking and landscape improvements along Overland Road. Attached townhouse and single family residential, front accessed (shared driveway) and alley accessed residential products. f. Subdivision Plat Information The submitted plat includes an R-15 proposed zone with 64 single~family residential lots which are to share common driveways and are in the 4,122 to 6,868 square-foot range. The 28 alley accessed homes are located in Blocks 6 and 8 and are in the 3,440 to 4,300 square foot range. These lots are designed to meet the minimum standards of the R-15 district with common lot lines (zero lot line setbacks). The submitted plat also includes nine lots in an R~15 proposed zone. These R-15 products are designed around a modified townhouse/apartment design and each building would be contained on a lot with potential for a future condominium plat on the individual units. The applicant has not included a conditional use pennit request for the Kenai Subdivision AZ-06-021/PP-06-0l9 Page 3 CITY Of MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAfF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 multifamily units. The submitted plat also contains 32 lots in a C-G proposed zone with commerciaVoffice uses. Commercial uses are shown to be a mix of restaurant/retail and office spaces. g. Landscaping I. Width of street buffer(s): per the Future Land Use Map, Overland Road is designated as "Entryway Corridor" to the edge of the site. The overall site is not required to provide entryway corridor landscaping. As such, the UDC (Table 11-2B-3) requires a 25-foot wide street buffer adjacent to arterial roadways. The landscape plan (Sheet Ll.1) proposes a 35~foot wide buffer along Overland Road. lfthe applicant proposes to construct the "Entryway Corridor" buffers in easements they must meet the landscaping standards required in the UDC. 2. Width ofbuffer(s) between land uses: Table 11~2B-3 requires a 25-foot wide buffer between commercial uses on C-G-zoned land and residential uses. The properties to the west are zoned R-4 (Meridian Joint School District), properties to the east are zoned C~G, and the properties to the south are zoned R-4 and have existing residential separated by the Ridenbaugh Canal and future regional multiuse pathway. Lots adjacent to the site on the west and south as shown on the landscape/site plan include greater than the 25' standards and no additional landscaping shall be required if the landscape plan is installed as proposed. 3. Percentage of site as open space: The UDC does not require open space or site amenities for commercial uses. The open space contained in the residential uses is shown to be 3.3 acres or 16.4 percent and applied as an additional amenity. This calculation should be reduced to not include any landscape buffers. The applicant shall clarify these calculations to be consistent with the amenity standards found in UDC Chapter 3, Article G. 4. Other landscaping standards: The landscape buffer along internal roads should be constructed in accordance with UDC Chapter 3, Article B. h. Planned Development Characteristics - N/ A i. Conditional Use Information (The applicant has not applied for a conditional use for multi- family at this time. However, it is part of their concept plan. The following information is provided as a guide for future application ofthe conditional use): 1. Non-residential square footage: To be detennined, 44,000 square feet shown 2. Proposed building height: 65 feet, or C-G standards 3. Percentage of site devoted to building coverage: Not defined 4. Percentage of site devoted to landscaping: 3.627 acres, 11.4% (residential only) 5. Percentage of site devoted to paving: 10.677 acres (right of way, entire site) 6. Percentage of site devoted to other uses: 2.035 acre park 7. Number of Residential units: 128 multifamily j. Amenities - The applicant is providing a clubhouse in either Lot I or Lot 3 Block 4, recreational facilities in the public park and additional open space for the residential amenities (BBQ pit, Benches, picnic areas). The applicant is also proposing to install the multiuse pathway along the Ridenbaugh Canal as well as pathway spurs into the site. k. Off-Street Parking (residential uses) - provided within the R-15, to meet the mu1ti~family Kenai Subdivision AZ-06-021/PP -06-019 Page 4 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 standards set forth in UDC 11~4-3.27 and to be detennined by future CUP. 1. Proposed and Required Residential Standards -R-15 bulk standards apply as found in UDC 11- 2A. R.15 (Standards) Setbacks (*all streets local) Proposed Required Front Living Area 10 10 Front Accessed Garage 20 20 Street side 20 20 Side 4 4 Rear 12 12 Frontage 20 lO(flag lots) Lot Size 3,440 2,400 Maximum building height 40 40 m. Proposed and Required Non-Residential Parking - One off~street parking space required for every 500 square feet of gross floor area. Also, one Type A and one Type B parking space required for the loading area (per UDC 11-3C-8). The total number of parking spaces has not been calculated. This may be addressed during detailed CUP review and building design review but the lot sizes should be sufficient to meet the minimum standards of the UDC parking requirements if appropriately designed. n. Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access (private, public, common drive, etc.): The applicant is proposing one new public access point to Overland Road/SH55 to serve the Kenai project at approximately 593 feet west of the eastern most property line. This project will connect with the El Dorado Subdivision, at a public street (Blue Horizon) connecting to Eagle Road and at Gala Street to Valencia Plaza Subdivison. The internal road, S. Kenai Way will serve as a collector road for the site, the applicant has proposed appropriate widths and landscaping for S. Kenai Way. ill addition, the applicant is requesting two new access points to Overland Road at the following locations: · Driveway #1 - 306 feet west of eastern property line (right-in/right-out) · Driveway #2 - 317 feet east of western property line (right-in/right -out) Overland Road, from Eagle Road to Locust Grove Road, including the Eagle Road intersection, has just been widened and improved to five lanes. The intersection was widened to include dual left turn lanes to the interstate. For a detailed report on ACHD's actions and comments, please see the letters/reports submitted with the application materials. 6. AGENCY COMMENTS MEETING On April 14, 2006, staff held an agency comments meeting. The agencies and departments present included: Meridian Fire Department, Meridian Meridian Public Works Department, Meridian Parks Department and the Sanitary Services Company. Staff Kenai Subdivision AZ-06-021/PP-06-019 Page 5 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 has included all comments and recommended actions as Conditions of Approval in Exhibit e. 7. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS The subject site is designated 'Mixed Use-Regional' on the Future Land Use Map. In Chapter VII of the Comprehensive Plan, this designation is defined in part as an area that is situated in highly visible or transitioning parts of the City where innovative and flexible design opportunities are encouraged. The MU-R has no upper limit on the square footage of non-residential uses and is intended to allow a broad range of uses. The Comprehensive plan also shows a Regional Multiuse pathway at this location to connect to Overland Road and also along the Ridenbaugh Canal. The southeastern most corner of the site is designated Public/Quasi public and provides for a park site with a school connection. Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to the proposed development (staff analysis in italics below policy): · Require that development projects have planned for the provision of all public serviCes. (Chapter VII, Goal III, Objective A, Action 1) When the City established its Area of City Impact, it planned to provide City services to the subject property. The City of Meridian plans to provide municipal services to the lands proposed to be annexed in the following manner: · The subject lands currently lie within the jurisdiction of the Meridian Rural Fire District. Once annexed the lands will be under the jurisdiction of the Meridian City Fire Department, who currently shares resource and personnel with the Meridian Rural Fire Department, · The subject lands currently lie within the jurisdiction of the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Once annexed the lands will be serviced by the Meridian Police Department (MPD). · The roadways adjacent to the subject lands are currently owned and maintained by the Ada County Highway District (ACHD). This service will not change, · The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian School District #2. This service will not change. · The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian Library District. This service will not change and the Meridian Library District should suffer no revenue loss as a result of the subject annexation. Municipal, fee-supported, services will be provided by the Meridian Building Department, the Meridian Public Works Department, the Meridian Water Department, the Meridian Wastewater Department, the Meridian Planning Department, Meridian Utility Billing Services, and Sanitary Services Company. · Chapter VII, Goal I, Objective B: Plan for a variety of commercial and retail opportunities within the Impact Area. Stafffinds that the site is designatedfor MU-R on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. The designs of the products meet the overall goals of the Mixed use Regional designation. The applicant has shown a mix of residential products, with an office and retail component to their design. · Chapter VII, Goal I, Objective B, Action 5: Locate new community commercial areas on arterials or collectors near residential areas in such a way as to complement with adjoining residential areas. Kenai Subdivision AZ-06-021/PP-06-0 19 Page 6 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 Overland Road is classified as an arterial roadway. The applicant is proposing access from the adjoining commercial areas from the public streets and shows micro paths and sidewalks which will provide future connection to residential areas south and west of the site along Overland Road. Staff believes that the commercial areas proposed complement the existing and planned residential areas in the vicinity. · Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective D: Encourage appropriate land uses along transportation corridors. Staff believes that the proposed land uses are appropriate along the adjoining transportation corridors (Overland Road and Eagle Road). · Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective D, Action 2: Restrict curb cuts and access points on collectors and arterial streets. The ACHD evaluates access points in their analysis,- no direct lot access is allowed to any of the arterial/collector roadways, The proposed access points to the arterial streets generally comply with ACHD 's standards. Please see the ACHD staffreport and Exhibit Bfor the conditions from ACHD. Kenai Way provides a collector system to the arterial roadway for the internal circulation of residents. · Protect existing residential properties from incompatible land use development on adjacent parcels (Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective C, Action 1) The properties adjacent to the subject site are designated jor a wide variety of uses, South of the site is developed with residential uses, east of the site are proposed commercial developments also tied in with this project by a collector roadway and west of the site is the Mountain View High School. These uses are expected to continue as per the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map as the proposal is the last phase of development between Eagle and Locust Grove Road pm the south side of Overland. The project provides a transition from the intense commercial uses along Eagle and Overland Roads into a mix of residential densitiesfrom the C-G District to the R-15 District. The applicants have included residential to residential use buffers along the north and west boundaries by providing a park corridor and pathway connections. · Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective D, Action 5: Require appropriate landscape and buffers along transportation corridor (setback, vegetation, low walls, berms, etc.). The applicant is proposing to construct appropriate buffers along all of the adjacent arterial streets. By ordinance, a minimum 25-foot wide landscape buffer is required adjacent to residential uses and 35-joot wide landscape buffer to Gateway Corridors. The landscape plan shows the appropriate landscape buffers. Staff also finds the following 2002 Comprehensive Plan text policies to be applicable to this application: · "Require all new parking lots to provide landscaping in internal islands." (Chapter V, Goal III, Obj. D, #3, page 43) · "The capacity of arterial. . .roadways can be greatly diminished by excessive driveway connections to the roadways. The City should cooperate with ACHD to minimize access points on arterial. . .roadways as development applications are reviewed." (Chapter VI, page 72) Kenai Subdivision AZ~06-0211PP-06-019 Page 7 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 . "Develop methods, such as cross-access agreements, frontage roads, to reduce the number of existing access points on to arterial streets." (Chapter VI, Goal II, Obj. A, #12, page 79). "Identify transitional zones to buffer commercial and residential uses, to allow uses such as offices and other low intensity uses." (Chapter VII, Goal I, Obj. B, #7, page 102) "Restrict curb cuts and access points on . . . arterial streets." (Chapter VII, Goal IV, Obj. D, #5, page 107) . . 8. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE a. Allowed Uses in the Commercial Districts: UDC Table 11-2B-2lists retail store/restaurant/ drive thrul office/ financial institute uses as permitted uses in the C-G zoning district. b. Putpose Statement of Zone: The putpose of the Commercial Districts is to provide for the retail and service needs of the community in accord with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan. Four Districts are designated which differ in the size and scale of commercial structures accommodated in the district, the scale and mix of allowed commercial uses, and the location of the district in proximity to streets and highways. C-G General Retail and Service Commercial District: The putpose of the C-G district is to provide for commercial uses which are customarily operated entirely or almost entirely within a building; to provide for a review of the impact of proposed commercial uses which are auto and service oriented and are located in close proximity to major highway or arterial streets; to fulfill the need of travel-related services as well as retail sales for the transient and permanent motoring public. All such districts shall be connected to the municipal water and sewer systems of the city, and shall not constitute strip commercial development and encourage clustering of commercial development. c. Purpose Statement of Zone: MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-15) the putpose of the residential districts is to provide for a range of housing opportrmities consistent with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan. Connection to the City of Meridian water and sewer systems is a requirement for all residential districts. Residential districts are distinguished by the allowable density of dwelling units per acre and corresponding housing types that can be accommodated within the density range. Residential land uses are also allowed within the O-T, TN-C, and TN-R districts as set forth in Chapter 3 Article D. d. Allowed Uses in the Residential Districts: UDC Table 11-2A~2 lists multifamily development uses as conditional uses in the R -15 zoning district. e. Multifamily Development (UDC 11-4-3.27) The following standards shall apply for the multifamily units, including standards for Site Design, Common Open Space, Site Amenities, Architectural Character, Landscaping, and Maintenance. f. Architectural Character-Multifamily Development (11-4-3.27.E): All structures in Multifamily Development are subject to the design standards listed in this section. The overall elevation shall be reviewed by staff and shall be approved prior to issuance of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance. g. Landscaping (l1-4-3.27.F) Additional landscaping standards for street facing elevations apply to this site. Kenai Subdivision AZ-06-0211PP-06-0 19 Page 8 CiTY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 h. 11-4-3.27.G All multifamily developments shall record legally binding documents that state the maintenance and ownership responsibilities for the management of the development, including but not limited to structures, parking, common areas, and other development features. i. General Off-Street Parking Standards (from UDC 11-3C-5): The following standards shall apply for off-street vehicle parking for nonresidential uses: In all Commercial Districts the requirement shall be one (1) space for every five hundred (500) SQuare feet of groSS floor area. J. Outdoor storagelrefuse areas (l1-3A-12): Outdoor utility meters, HV AC equipment, trash dumpsters, trash compaction and other service functions shall be incorporated into the overall design of buildings and landscaping so that the visual and acoustic impacts of these functions are fully contained and out of view from adjacent properties and public streets. 9. ANALYSIS 9a. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation The PP/ AZ applications appear to substantially comply with the Unified Development Code. However, there are several areas of clarification and some modifications required to the site plan, building elevations, and amenities. Below are several special considerations for the P&Z Commission to review at the public hearing: Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation 1. AZ Application (AZ-06-021) Based on the policies and goals contained in the Comprehensive Plan and the general compliance of the proposed development with the Zoning Ordinance, Staff believes that this is a good location for the proposed development. Please see Exhibit D for detailed analysis of the required facts and fmdings for a Zoning Amendment. The annexation legal description submitted with the application (stamped on 317/06 by D. Terry Peugh, PLS) shows the property as contiguous to the existing corporate boundary of the City of Meridian. The applicant will be responsible for all costs associated with the sewer and water service extension. Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be removed from their domestic service when services are available from the City of Meridian. Wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation. All future development of the subject property shall be constructed in accordance with City of Meridian ordinances in effect at the time of development. All future uses shall 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. UDC 11-5B-3D provides the P&Z Commission and City Council the authority to require a property owner to enter into a Development Agreement with the City of Meridian that may require some written commitment for all future uses. Due to the complexity of the proiect. mix of uses. public dedications. and proximity of existing and future residential uses (the multi-family component). staff believes that a Development Agreement is necessary to ensure that this property is developed in a Kenai Subdivision AZ-06-0211PP-06-019 Page 9 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 Kenai Subdivision AZ-06-021IPP-06-019 fashion that is consistent with the comorehensive plan desilZnation and does not nelZatively impact nearby oroperties. Staff believes that the Development Agreement should include the following provisions: · PhasinlZ Plan: Generally, the applicant anticipates the phasing plan to begin with the commercial lots near the Overland Road including the park site with Y:z the residential products and then continue development to the south and east. Construction is anticipated to reflect market demand and construction needs. Staff is supportive of this request but believes that some of the amenities proposed with the development should be constructed prior to the development build out. Therefore, prior to issuance of any certificate of zoning compliance all landscaping shall be constructed along the southern and northern property boundaries to the point of connection with adjoining projects. The commerciaVoffice lots should include either a permanent easement or be redesigned to include landscaping in common lots along Overland Road. · Non-Residential Buildinl!s: The applicant has not requested a maximum square footage of retail/restaurant/office spaces. Staff does not propose to limit the applicant to allow greater flexibility for more marketable conditions. The maximum square footage of one single building without design review shall be 60,000 square feet or a maximum of 40' in height. These standards are to mitigate anticipated concern from adjoining residential uses. · Residential Buildinl!s: The applicant has shown several elevations for both alley accessed residential, townhouses, and detached single family residential products. Staff supports these elevations but would also support better clarification of the specific height, bulk, types of materials, and locations proposed for each type to address the concerns of adjoining property owners and to include within the DA. · Pathways: The applicant shall coordinate with the Meridian Parks Department and Nampa Meridian Irrigation District to defme the location of the multiuse pathway, bridge maintenance, and landscaping along the Ridenbaugh Canal and along the western property boundary to Overland Road. The applicant shall comply with all design and maintenance standards as defmed by UDC 11-3A-8 unless specifically waived by the Meridian City Council. · Park; The applicant shall also coordinate with the Meridan Parks Department the transfer by dedication of the 2.035 acre addition to the Kiwanis Park. The applicant shall also be responsible for all costs of dedication, construction, landscaping and pathway construction as agreed upon. That the applicant will be responsible for all costs associated with the sewer and water service extension. Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be removed from their domestic service, per City Ordinance Section 5-7~517, when services are available from the City of Meridian. Wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation. That all future development of the subject property shall be constructed in accordance Page 10 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 with City of Meridian ordinances in effect at the time of development. All future uses shall 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. 2. PP Application (PP-06-019): The proposed preliminary plat substantially complies with the Zoning Ordinance. Special Considerations: Sidewalks: The applicant is proposing to construct 5-foot wide sidewalks on some of the internal streets/drive aisles. The sidewalks may be detached from the curb with an 8-foot wide landscape strip as shown on the collector road cutouts. The proposed landscape strips include trees and grasses. The applicant is proposing to plant trees between the curb and the sidewalk to provide the pedestrians with cover and to make the streetscape more attractive. The second commercial collector design would incorporate median strips with trees planted in the center of the road. The width of the planter strip between the sidewalk and the curb shall be a minimum of 8-feet wide and include Class II trees. Since the applicant has submitted a plan which details these items staff would support the sidewalk designs as shown on the landscape plan. Land Use Buffers: UDC requires landscape buffers between different land uses. Per UDC 11-3B~9, a 25-foot wide landscape buffer is required between single-family homes and C-G zoned property. The UDC requires the land use buffer to be provided by the higher intensity use and to be located on the building site of the higher intensity use, unless the adjacent and higher intensity use has not provided the buffer. The applicant is showing a transition area between the single~family homes and the detached single family residential lots, as well as the commercial and multifamily lots on the landscape plan. The applicant should be required to create an appropriate landscape buffer along the lots that transition from commercial to multifamily. The single-family lots would then not need a land use buffer from the multifamily lots. Said buffer shall contain materials in accordance with UDC 11-3B-9 and not include impervious surfaces such as parking areas or driveways. The nature of the land use buffer shall be reviewed when the applicant proposes to develop the multifamily lots through conditional approval. The western and southern boundaries are proposed to be buffered by the park and pathways. The pathway proposed shall be landscaped in accordance with UDC 11- 3B~12 which will meet the buffer requirements. See Exhibit B below. Landscape Street Buffers: Arterials: UDC 1l.2B requires a 25-foot wide street buffer along classified arterial roadways. Overland Road is classified as an Arterial Road. On the submitted landscape plan, the applicant is proposing to construct a 35-foot wide street buffer along Overland Road. The applicant should be required to depict the required street buffers on the face of the final plat in an easement or place the required buffers in common lots as per UDC 11-3B. See Exhibit B below. Commercial Streets: UDC 11-2B requires a 10-foot wide street buffer along commercial roadways. On the submitted landscape plan, the applicant is proposing to construct an 8-foot wide street buffer along both sides of Gala Street, Blue Horizon Drive and Kenai Way. The intemallots shall be required to provide the additional landscape buffer to the proposed sidewalks. The applicant Kenai Subdivision AZ-06-021IPP -06-019 Page 11 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAff REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 shall revise the design to include the street buffer easements on the plat. The applicant should be required to depict the required 10~foot wide street buffer easements along collector and local roads on the face ofthe final plat. Ditches. Laterals. and Canals: There are several irrigation laterals that bisect this parcel. Per UDC 11-3A-6, 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. The applicant is proposing to tile all of the irrigation facilities located on site with the exception of the Ridenbaugh Canal. See Exhibit B below. Pressure Irrigation: The City of Meridian requires that pressmized irrigation systems be supplied by a year~round source of water (UDC 11-3A-15). The applicant should be required to utilize any existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single-point connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is used, the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer. An underground, pressurized irrigation system should be installed to all landscape areas per the approved specifications and in accordance with City Code. See Site Exhibit B below. Fencing: The applicant is not showing a fence along the perimeter of the property which would meet the standards of the UDC. A detailed fencing plan should be submitted upon application of the fmal plat (ODC 11-3A-7). Ifperrnanent fencing is not provided, temporary construction fencing to contain debris must be installed around the perimeter prior to issuance of a building permit. All fencing should be installed in accordance with City Code. See Exhibit B below. Cross-access futemal: There are some commercial lots that do not have frontage on a public street. fustead the applicant is proposing to provide cross-access easements to the lots that do not have public street frontage. Because several of the proposed lots do not have frontage on a public street, the applicant should provide a cross parking/cross access agreement for all of the lots within the office and commercial portions of the subdivision to use the driveways and parking aisles. The Meridian Fire Department and Planning Department require that private streets as proposed must obtain Private Street approval as per UDC 11-3F. The purpose of the commercial private streets is to provide addressing for emergency services to these intemallots. Maintenance of the drive aisles and parking areas should be provided for in a note on the face of the fmal plat, AND/OR in a document such as CCRs. See Exhibit B below. Elevations: Neighboring properties have expressed concerns with prior projects and in relation to higher density residential (R~15) proposals in the general neighborhood. To mitigate the anticipated concerns staff recommends that design review standards apply to the site; the applicant's commercial products shall be subject to design review if the proposed buildings meet either of the following criteria: . The total square footage of the building is greater than 60,000 square feet; or . The building height is greater than 40 feet. The elevations will need to be reviewed prior to issuance of CZC to comply with the following ordinance standards: Kenai Subdivision AZ-06-021/PP -06-019 Page 12 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 a) Facades: Facades visible from a public street shall incorporate modulations in the fayade, roof line recesses, and projections along a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the length of the facade. b) Roof lines: Roof design shall demonstrate two or more ofthe following: a) overhanging eaves, b) sloped roofs; c) two (2) or more roof planes; d) varying parapet heights; and e) cornices. c) Mechanical equipment: All ground-level and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened to the height of the unit as viewed from the property line. d) Color and Materials: Exterior building walls shall demonstrate the appearance of high-quality materials of stone, brick, wood or other native materials. Smooth- faced concrete block, tilt-up concrete panels, or prefabricated steel panels are prohibited except as accent materials. Refuse/Service Area Screen: Neither the Site Plan or Landscape Plan call-out how or if the refuse/service areas in the C-G sites will be screened. UDC 11-3A-12 requires the visual and acoustic impacts of these functions are fully contained and out of view from adjacent properties and public streets. The applicant's CZC application must clearly demonstrate how this standard is met. Common/Ooen Soace: The applicant has a qualified application meeting the requirements of UDC 11-3G. The proposal is showing 16.4% of qualified open space in the residential district which meets the requirements of a minimum of 5% open space. Multi-Use Pathwav: The applicant is not showing, but will be required to install, a multiuse pathway in accordance to the Comprehensive Plan. The pathway shall be along the Ridenbaugh Canal in a location to be agreed upon with the Parks Director and Nampa Meridian Irrigation District. Currently, NMID has a 50' easement upon which the applicant is proposing to install the pathway. All NMID standard conditions shall be applied to this site and all pedestrian access easements shall be enacted. The applicant shall be responsible for continuing the pathway along the western property boundary to connect with Overland Road. Staff will require the applicant to construct or bond for improvements to the multi-use pathway prior to occupancy of any commercial building. The pathway connection is listed as an amenity to the residents and users of the site and will be essential for pedestrian connection from the Ridenbaugh Canal pathway to the Locust Grove Overpass which will be the essential North/South transition point for pathway interconnectivity in the City of Meridian. The pathway with the associated landscape standards will also buffer the future commercial uses and the transitional residential lot sizes to the existing Thousand Springs Subdivision which is north of the site. Therefore, the pathway shall be a priority to be completed as soon as practical with the future development of the site. Amenities: The applicant is required to provide one amenity per 20 acres. The applicant is showing qualified site amenities as follows: 11-3G-3C-l - Quality oflife amenities - Picnic area in Lot 1 Block 7 11- 3G-3C-2 - Recreation amenities - Public Park with Multiuse Pathways, Open Space Kenai Subdivision AZ-06-0Z1IPP-06-0 19 Page I3 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 11-3G-3C-3 - Bicycle circulation amenities ~ Several blocks are connected with an internal 5' pathway which will be required to connect to the required Multi-use Pathway along the Ridenbaugh Canal. Amenities are generally located centrally and in common lots. These corrunon lots shall be maintained by the Kenai (Home or Business) Owners Association. The landscape architect shall certify that one tree per 8,000 square feet of lawn has been provided on the landscape plan. 9b. Staff Recommendation: Based on the above analysis, staff finds the AZ/PP applications substantially conform with the Comprehensive Plan policies and UDC standards. As noted under "Special Considerations," we recorrunend that lots 56-59 of Block 3 be redesigned with a pathway stub, building elevations be submitted in compliance within the required design standards, conditional approval be reviewed for the multifamily products, and a private street section for cross access between Gala Street and Kenai Way be submitted. We recommend approval of the AZ IPP applications with the conditions shown in Exhibit B. 10. EXHmITS A. Drawings I. Preliminary Plat (March 10, 2006) by Engineering Solutions. 2. Landscape Plan (dated March 7 2006) by The Land Group. 3. Elevation board B. Legal Descriptions C. Conditions 1. Planning Department 2. Public Works 3. Fire Department 4. Police Department 5. Parks Department 6. Sanitary Services 7. ACHD D. Required Findings from UDC ~ I. Annexation 2. Preliminary Plat Kenai Subdivision AZ-06-0211PP -06.019 Page 14 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 Exhibit Al Preliminary Plat dated March 10,2006: ! '. . ~ \ . I \ ~ . . " Ii .. I I .1 I ~ I I . I - I I . ~ . I I ;~ I - I ---,..- IIII mwau..,_ ::51 ~ 2 ........1'Ulf ,," ~ · --w::.r:=L-ljI,la ~/canIlllr __ -= fiRJ .... QlI-.:IID --.. .WI2i Kenai Subdivision Exhibit A Page I CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 .~ .1 \~I I I t I -' I · I , t I I \IH.111111I1I!11 Wllllllll. 111I1111I111IU111'llIlIllllIlllllill. . I II ,UI I I I; I ~ . III IDAI_'" :R . 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Ada County, Idaho, rnore particularly described as follows: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer ofsuid Section 20, the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING, from which the Northeast comer of said seclion bears North 89"46'02" East, 2656.88 teet; Thence along the north line llfsaid Section 20 North 89"46'02" bSI, 1308,39 feet 10 a point on the extendt.:<l weslerly houndary of Bonito Suhdivision, as same is rccordell in Book 86 of Plats at Page 9783, records of Ada County. Idaho; Thence along the West boundary of said subdivision and the extension thereof South 01 '42'3'Y' West, 2649.S7 feet to the Soulhwest comer o1'said subdivision lying on the North boundary of Thousand Springs Subdivision No.5, as same is recorded in Book 79 of Plats at Page 8535, records nfAda County. Idaho; Thence along said I\orth hOlllldary SOllth 89054'13" West, 1247,79 feet to th~ Center of said Seclion 20; Thence along said 'Jorth-South mid-'!ection line and the East boundary of Resolution Subdivision No.]. Valencia Plaza Subdivision and Riverbirch C01.u1yard Condominiums, as saUlt' is recorded in Book 82 of PlalS at Page 9041, Book 91 DfPlats al Pag~ 10764 and Book 9) of Plats at Page 10671, respectively, rewrds of Ada County, Idaho, North 00"24.04.' East, 2645.54 feet to the Point of Beginning, Containing 77,66 acres, more or Iess- ~' , ,'"PR'P''''j.<;<''' .. -,~:,'I'e..i', c., ., , t.. /"' {:~_~~';/d-"-' {/ ;'.~~~\~.;I_~~ ~~~;~:';:; 51] 1,'51115"iln\,i.l(i<; CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05104/06 ...........--:..~.........,.:...~.~.- 'I~' '.'~,I...:.!.L.""",,=u.. ........,.. .... ~,"_l:o:..,.:.~.....~_~ _'..........r. _ _ _ BASIS OF BEARiNGS ,/ - - N69'46'(i2"EieS6.Be' - - - - --. " 22~O/1/4 __~6'$~1~__ ~O 21 ---r- [oVERLAND ROAD' R.P.O,B.- ANNEXATION r 29 28 , R,P,O.B.- CG ZONE I i i I , t 1 1$ C.G ;/ , I. . 1 t~ ~I r re a;; I gj Si .A, I I LoJ' ".t-' ~o 5 36U9'18.W ~ 174 ' b N 89-.35'56"W 1023.14' . 2 ---...... Z, C1 N 89'3S'S6"W i 19560. ~ r RP.O.B,- R-t5 ZONE R-15 t. ; ~ 1 1 , !Ct/4 ________--1-. S 69'54'13" W 1247,79' r:~~lIP?~~12v- ' CUlM C1 RADIUS 75_00 CUI'M: DATA DELTA ARC 35.45.14" 4680 ':j"u, ~,.~~'~i,i pu;:)LlG ,',.:":"!.o.',::. A:'YJ. CHORD BEARING 46-05 N 71'43'19' W SCALE 1" =400' DWGDAT[ 03/10/06 bkD PROJ, 1\0, 51115 SHEET ANNEXATION AND REZONE PROPOSED KENAI SUBDIVISION ENGINEERING SOLUTIONSup 1 OF 1 LOCA1ED IN THE W 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 SECTION 20, T,3N" R,l E.. B. 1>.1 , MER;DIA,\l, ADA COUNTY. IDAHO 1 50 E, AIKENS STREET, SUITE 8 EAGLE, IDAHD 8361 I> Pho!", (208) 93a-0990 '0< (20a) 936-0941 51' 15-AN);,DWG CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEAR1NG DATE OF 05104/06 Exhibit B: Legal Description - C-G (General Commercial) March 6, 20()() Kenai Subdiyision Proposed C-G Zone A parcel of land located in the West 1/2 of the NE 1!4 of Section 20, i'.3N_, R.l E" B,M., Ada COlmty, Idaho. more particularly descrihed as [onows: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer or said Section 20, th..: REAL POINT OF REGJN~JNG, from which the i'\ortheast corner of said section bears North 89Q46'02" East, 265688 fect; Thence along the north line of said Section 20 North 89046'02" East, 1308.39 fect to a point on the extcndcd westerly boundary of Bonito SUbdivision, as Sallie is recorded in Book 86 of Plats al Page 9783, records of Ada County, Idaho; 'rhence along the West boundary of said subdivision and the extension thereof South 01042'39" West, 1556,20 feel: Thence Norlh 89035.56" West, 195.60 feel; Thence SmIth 3600',1'18" West, 17.42 feel to a point on a curve; Thcnc,e 46,80 feet along the arc of a non-tangent curve to the len, s"id curve having a radius of75,OO feet, a delta angle 005045'14", and a long chord bearing North 71043' 19" Wt,;sl, 46.05 feet; Thence North 89"15' 5(," WeSl, 1023,14 feet to a point on the North-South mid- section line of said Section 20 and the Em boundary of Resolution Subdivision No,l, as same is recorded in Book 82 of Plats at Page 9041, n:cords of Ada COllnly, Idaho; T1H:flCC along said North-South mid-section line and the East boundary of said Resolution Subdivision No.1, and of Valencia P1a:t:a Subdivision and Riverbirch Courtyard Condominiums, as same is recorded in Book 91 of Plats at Page 10764 and nook 91 of Plats at Page 10671, respecti vely, records of Ada Counly, Idaho, North 00024'04" Fast, 1541.32 feet to the Point of Beginning, Containing 45,88 anes, more or less CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAfF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 .. R 15 (M d' High Density Residential) Exhibit B: Legal Description - - e lum "~arch 6, 2006 Kenai Subdivision Proposed H.-IS Zone A parcel ofland located in the Wesll/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 20, T.JN" R,l E" 8.M" Ada County, rdaho, more particularly described as lollows: Commencing at the North 114 comer of said Section 20, from which the Northeast comer of said section bears No/ih 89046 '02" East, 2ti56.88 fect; thence along the north line of said Sectiun 20 North 89046'(12" East, 1308.39 feet to a point on the extended weslerly boundary of Bonito Subdivision, as same is recorded in Rook 86 of prats at Page 9783, records of Ada Counly, Idaho; thence along the West boundary of said subdivision and the exh:nsion thereof South 01042'39" West. 1556.20 feet La the REAL POrNT OF BEGrNNING; Thence continuing South 01 c42'39" West] 093,67 feet to the Southwest comer of said suhdivision lying on the J\orth boundary ofTl1ou,;and Springs Subdivision 1\0. 5, as same is recorded in Book 79 of Plats at Page 8535, records of Ada County, Idaho; Thence along said North bom1dary South 8?C54'13" West, I 247.79 feci to the Ccmer of said Section 20; Thcnce along the North-South mid-section line of said Section 20 and the East boundary ofResoluLion Subdivision No.1, as same is recorded in Book 82 of Plats at Page 9041, records 0 f Ada Counly. Idaho, North 00024 '04" East, 1104_23 feet; Thence South 89035'56" Etlst, 1013.14 feel to a point of curvature: Thence 46.80 feet along the arc of a curve to I,be right, said curve having a radius of 75,00 feet, a delta angle of 35045' 14", and a long chord hearing South 71 "'43' J 9" East, 46_05 feel; Thence North 36"'09' IS" East, 17.42 feet; Thl;:nce SOllth 89"35'56" East. 195,60 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 31.78 acres. mare ur less. 51ll;; ) 1115"11 'd'lL CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05104/06 C. Conditions of Approval 1. Planning Department SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS- (Kenai Subdivision) 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.1.5 1.1.6 1.1.7 1.1.8 1.1.9 1.1.10 1.1.11 1.1.12 1.1.13 1.1.14 The preliminary plat labeled as PRE prepared by Engineering Solutions, Dated 3/10/06, is approved, with the conditions listed herein. All comments/conditions of the accompanying Annexation and Zoning (AZ-06-021) shall also be considered conditions of the Preliminary Plat. Create a pathway connection from Lot 8 Block 3 to Overland Road. A multi-use pathway shall be located as depicted on the Future Land Use Map. The pathway may be contained in a common lot or a permanent platted easement. The construction of the pathway shall comply with ODC 11-3A-8. Graphically depict on the face of the plat, the proposed 35-foot wide landscape buffer along Overland Road. Depict the required 10-foot wide street buffer easements along collector and local roads in the commercial portions of the site. The easements shall be placed on the face of the final plat. Said landscape buffers shall be in either a common lot or an easement adjacent to the rights of way. The landscape plan prepared by The Land Group, labeled Sheets L1.00, L1.01 and L1.03, are not approved with these applications a landscape plan consistent with UDC 11-3B shall be submitted with the final plat which reflects any changes made to the preliminary plat to redesign the subdivision consistent with approved access points. A detailed fencing plan shall be submitted consistent with ODC 11.3A. The detailed fencing plan shall show fencing along the multiuse pathways and pathway spurs consistent with UDC 11-3A- 7. All other fencing shall remain consistent with the landscape plan dated March 7,2006. The applicant shall redesign Lots 56-59 of Block 3 to provide the required frontage for flag lots or incorporate the lots into the multifamily project in Lot 60 Block 3. The second component of the redesign is to provide a pathway stub to the Ridenbaugh Canal Regional Multi-use Pathway. Prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy the perimeter landscaping and fencing shall be installed or a surety agreement shall be in place" Construction or bonding for the multi-use pathway shall be completed prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy for Kenai Subdivision. Maintenance of all common areas shall be the responsibility of the Kenai Subdivision BusinesslHome Owners Association( s). Any roof.mounted mechanical equipment will be screened from view from any public right-of- way. The applicant shall submit drawings at the time of CZC submission that demonstrate this condition is complied with. The applicant shall comply with the outdoor lighting standards shown in UDC 11- 3A-11. Comply with UDC 11-3A-12 regarding a screen for the refuse/service area. No irrigation pump station or facility is shown on the Site Plan. However, if one is proposed for the site, it must be located outside of any required street buffer. Impervious surfaces are prohibited in said buffers. Prior to the City Engineer's signature of the final plat, all existing structures shall be removed from the site. CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 1.1.15 Provide cross access/cross parking agreement( s) for all lots in Kenai Subdivision. All cross access drive aisles shall only approach the ACHD approved points of access to the public street system. Maintenance of the aisle and parking areas shall be provided for in a note on the face of the final plat, ANDIOR in a document such as CCR's. 1.1.16 Other than the points of access approved by ACHD, direct lot access to Overland Road is prohibited. A note shall be placed on the [mal plat restricting access to Overland Road. 1.1.17 It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. 1.1.18 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES Permitting that may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency. 1.1,19 Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-PRELIMINARY PLAT 1.1.20 Sidewalks shall be installed within the subdivision and on the perimeter of the subdivision pursuant to City Code. 1.1.21 Where the applicant has submitted a preliminary landscape plan and where staff has reviewed such plan, the landscaping shall be consistent with the preliminary plan with modifications as proposed by staff. 1.1.22 All areas approved as open space shall be free of wet ponds or other such nuisances. All stormwater detention facilities incorporated into the approved open space are subject to UDC 11- 3A-18 and shall be fully vegetated with grass and trees. Sand, gravel or other non-vegetated surface materials shall not be used in open space lots, except as permitted under UDC 11 ~3A-18. If the stormwater detention facility cannot be incorporated into the approved open space and still meet the standards of UDC 11-3A-18, then the applicant shall relocate the facility. This may require losing a developable lot or developable area. It is the responsibility of the developer to comply with ACHD, City of Meridian and all other regulatory requirements at the time of final construction. 1.1.23 The applicant shall submit a detailed fencing plan with the final plat application for the subdivision. If permanent fencing is not provided, temporary construction fencing to contain debris must be installed around the perimeter prior to issuance of a building permit. All fencing should be installed in accordance with City Code. 1.1.24 Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed from the property shall be replaced by installing additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that were removed. Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for those trees that have to be mitigated. 1.1.25 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, unless otherwise approved by the Irrigation District(s). Plans will need to be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association (ditch owners), with written approval or non-approval submitted to the Public Works Department. If lateral users association approval can not be obtained, alternate plans will be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to final plat signature. 1.1.26 Staff s failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved annexation/conditional use does not relieve the applicant of responsibility for compliance. CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05104/06 1.1.27 Preliminary plat approval shall be subject to the expiration provisions set forth in UDC 11-6A. 2. Public Works Department 2.1 Sanitary sewer service to this development is being proposed via extension of mains in Overland Road. The applicant shall install all mains necessary to provide service; applicant shall coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works Department, and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to provide service. Minimum cover over sewer mains is three feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub-grade is less than three feet than alternate materials shall be used in conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments Standard Specifications. 2.2 Water service to this site is being proposed via extension of mains in Overland Road, E. Gala Street and E. Blue Horizon Drive. The applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development, coordinate main size and routing with Public Works. 2.3 The water mains shown on the preliminary plat are all shown as 8-inch, however the stub from Overland road is lO-inch. The applicant shall be required to continue the water main as lO-inch down S. Kenai Way and the outermost loop road around the residential portion of this development. 2.4 Any potential reimbursement agreements must comply with all requirements of City Code 9-1-13 and 9-4-19, which includes the preliminary agreement (which includes footage, size, and depth of reimbursable pipe) being finalized prior to construction plan approval. The detailed agreement with the reimbursable amount shall be approved by Council prior to plat signature. 2.5 The applicant shall provide a 20-foot easement for all public waterlsewer mains outside of public right of way (include all water services and hydrants). These easements maybe dedicated via the plat or as a separate document. 2.6 Staff recommends not dedicating 5-teet public utility, drainage and irrigation easements along the interior lot lines of the commercial lots, unless the applicant is sure that the lot lines are in their ultimate location. 2.7 Prior to signature on the final plat the applicant shall submit a copy of a recorded document that outlines maintenance of any residential private streets. 2.8 Prior to signature on the final plat dedicate an ingress/egress easement on the common driveways. 2.9 The applicant has indicated Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District will own and operate the pressure irrigation system in this proposed development. Therefore a letter of plan approval shall be submitted prior to scheduling of a pre-construction meeting. 2.10 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of water (UDC 11-3A-6). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a surface 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 will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer. 2.11 All existing structures shall be removed prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer. 2.12 Meridian Public Works specifications do not allow any large landscaping within a five foot radius of water meters. The applicant shall make the necessary adjustments to achieve this separation requirement and comply with all landscape requirements. 2.13 Additional width to the public utilities, drainage and irrigation easement along the right-of way shall be dedicated where the sidewalk is located past the right-of-way. The additional width CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05104/06 needs to be sufficient to allow for 10 feet of easement past the sidewalk. 2.14 Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project shall be removed from 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. 2.15 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 UDC 11-3A-6. Plans shall be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association ( ditch owners), with written approval or non-approval submitted to the Public Works Department. If lateral users association approval can't be obtained, alternate plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Meridian City Engineer prior to final plat signature. 2.16 The applicant has not indicated how the storm drainage from the proposed private streets and alleys will be disposed of. A drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho licensed architect or engineer is required and shall be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-1-91) for all off- street parking areas. Storm water treatment and disposal shall be designed in accordance with Department of Environmental Quality 1997 publication Catalog of Storm Water Best Management Practices for Idaho Cities and Cormties and City of Meridian standards and policies. Off-site disposal into surface water is prohibited unless the jurisdiction which has authority over the receiving stream provides written authorization prior to development plan approval. The applicant is responsible for filing all necessary applications with the Idaho Department of Water Resources regarding Shallow Injection Wells. 2.17 Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, fencing installed, drainage lots constructed, road base approved by the Ada County Highway District and the Final Plat for this subdivision shall be recorded, prior to applying for building permits. 2.18 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for allrmcompleted fencing, landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to signature on the final plat. 2.19 All development improvements, including but not limited to sewer, fencing, micro-paths, pressurized irrigation and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining certificates of occupancy. 2.20 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. 2.21 It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. 2.22 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES Permitting that may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency. 2.23 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting that may be required by the Anny Corps of Engineers. 2.24 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office. 2.25 Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material. 2.26 The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of 3-feet above the highest established peak grormdwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least I-foot above. CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05104/06 2.27 One hundred watt and two-hundred and fifty watt high-pressure sodium streetlights shall be required at locations designated by the Public Works Department. Height for 100 watt fixtures is 25-feet, height for 250 watt fixtures is 30-feet. 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. The street light contractor shall obtain design and permit from the Public Works Department prior to commencing installations. 3. Meridian Fire Department 3.1 Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian Fire Department and water quality by the Meridian Water Department for bacteria testing. 3.2 One and two family dwellings will require a fire-flow of 1,000 gallons per minute available for duration of 2 hours to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of 500 feet apart. International Fire Code Appendix C. 3.3 Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department. a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 Yz" outlet face the main street or parking lot aisle. b. The Fire hydrant shall not face a street which does not have addresses on it. c. Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works spec. d. Locations with fire hydrants shall have the curb painted red 10' to each side of the hydrant location. e. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on corners when spacing permits. f. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'. g. Fire hydrants shall be place 18" above finish grade. h. Fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements ofthe IFC Section 509.5. 3.4 All entrance and internal roads shall have a turning radius of28' inside and 48' outside radius. 3.5 The phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than 150 feet in length that is not provided with an outlet shall be required to have an approved turn around. 3.6 All common driveways shall be straight or have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside and shall have a clear driving surface which is 20' wide. 3.7 Provide at least a 20' wide Fire Lane for all internal roadways all roadways shall be marked in accordance with Appendix D Section DI03.6 Signs. 3.8 For all Fire Lanes, provide signage "No Parking Fire Lane". 3.9 Fire lanes and streets shall have a vertical clearance of 13'6". This includes mature landscaping. 3.10 Operational fire hydrants, temporary or permanent street signs and access roads with an all weather surface are required before combustible construction is brought on site. 3.11 Building setbacks shall be per the International Building Code for one and two story construction. 3.12 Commercial and office occupancies will require a fire-flow consistent with the International Fire Code to service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall be placed per Appendix D. CiTY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05104/06 3.13 The proposed 220-1ot subdivision with an estimated 2.9 residents per household would have a total estimated population of 638 residents at build out. 3.14 The new commercial lot will have an unknown impact on Meridian Fire Department call volumes. The Meridian Fire Department has experienced 2612 responses in the year 2004. According to a report completed by Fire & Emergency Services Consulting Group our requests for service are projected to reach 2800 in the year 2005 and 3800 by the year 2010. 3.15 The fire department requests that any future signalization installed as the result of the development of this project be equipped with Opticom Sensors to ensure a safe and efficient response by fire and emergency medical service vehicles. This cost of this installation is to be borne by the developer. 3.16 Maintain a separation of 5' from the building to the trash dumpster enclosure. 3.17 Provide a Knoxbox entry system for the complex prior to occupancy. 3.18 The first digit of the Apartment/Office Suite shall correspond to the floor level. 3.19 The applicant shall work with Planning Department staff to provide an address identification plan and a sign which meets the requirements of the City of Meridian sign ordinance at the required intersection( s). 3.20 The Fire Dept. has concerns about the ability to address the project and have the addresses visible from the street which the project is addressed off of. Please contact Vicki Heugly (898-5500) to address this concern prior to the public hearing. 3.21 All portions of the buildings located on this project must be within 150' of a paved surface as measured around the perimeter of the building. 3.22 All aspects of the building systems (including exiting systems), processes & storage practices shall be required to comply with the International Fire Code. 3.23 Provide exterior egress lighting as required by the International Building & Fire Codes. 3.24 There shall be a fire hydrant within 100' of all fire department connections. 3.25 Buildings over 30' in height are required to have access roads in accordance with Appendix D Section DI05. 3.26 Emergency response routes and fire lanes shall not be allowed to have speed bumps. 3.27 Pool chemicals shall be stored in compliance with the International Fire Code. 3.28 Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet (9144 mm) or three stories in height shall have at least three means of fire apparatus access for each structure. (Remoteness Required) 3.29 Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet (5760 m2) shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet (11520 m2) that have a single approved :fire CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05104/06 apparatus access road when all buildings are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. (Remoteness Required) 3.30 Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the code official. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183). For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). 4. Police Department 4.1 Prior to release of building permits on the multifamily lots, the applicant shall submit a parking plan for all off-street parking in the multi-family development to the Planning and Zoning Department. All parking spaces shall be assigned to a specific dwelling unit or for guest use. The parking space identification shall use a different numbering system than the dwelling units. 4.2 The proposed development and/or plat do not offer natural surveillance opportunities of the public areas in Lot 8 Block 3. Prior to the next public hearing, the applicant shall meet with the Police Chief and/or Planning Staff to discuss features that increase visibility, including but not limited to: doors and windows that look out on the public areas, front porches, and adequate nighttime lighting. The site plan and/or landscaping plan shall be revised in accord with those discussions. 4.3 If there are proposed after-hours walk-up facilities (e.g. ATM) it shall not have limited visibility from a public street. Prior to final approval, the applicant shall meet with the Police Chief to discuss methods of increasing visibility to future facilities. 4.4 The proposed multi-family development shall limit landscaping shrubs and bushes to species that do not exceed three feet in height. 4.5 Any interior fencing shall allow visibility from the street or shall not exceed four feet in height if solid fencing is used. All common areas shall also be adequately lit. 4.6 The loading areas shall be separated from all public parking areas. 5. Parks Department 5.1 Standard for Mitigation of trees: The standard established in the City of Meridian Landscape Ordinance 11-3B will be followed. 5.2 Pathway and Trail standards: The proposed pathway and/or trail shall be constructed in accordance with the Meridian Park Department's requirements. 5.3 Standard for City to assume Maintenance of a section of Pathway: The pathway must connect from one major arterial to another, and either an easement or ownership deed must be granted before the city will assume the maintenance of any section of pathway. 5.4 Parks requests a micropath stub as detailed in the Planning Department Site Specific Conditions of approval. CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 5.5 Parks requests a multiuse pathway extension as detailed in the Planning Department Site Specific Conditions of Approval. 6. Sanitary Service Company 6.1 Please contact Bill Gregory at SSC (888-3999) for detailed review of your proposal and submit stamped (approved) plans with your certificate of zoning compliance application. 7. ACHD Site Specific Conditions of Approval 7.1 Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. Standard Conditions of Approval 7.2 Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way. 7.3 Private sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within any ACHD roadway or right-of-way. 7.4 All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne by the developer. 7.5 Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file number) for details. 7.6 Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387~6258 (with file numbers) for details. 7.7 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. 7.8 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. 7.9 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. 7.10 Payment of applicable road impact fees will be required prior to building construction in accordance with Ordinance #200, also known as Ada County Highway District Impact Fee Ordinance. 7.11 It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction. CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05104/06 7.12 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 confmnation of any change from the Ada County Highway District. 7.13 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 subj ect property unless a waiver/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. CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 Exhibit D. Required Findings from Zoning Ordinance UDC 11-5B-3E. AnnexationlRezone Findings: The commission and council shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each proposed zoning amendment in terms of the fOllowing standards and shall find adequate evidence answering the following questions about the proposed zoning amendment: A. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan; In Chapter VII of the Comprehensive Plan, 'Mixed Use Regional' is defined as areas including commercial and residential development consistent with auto and service oriented uses. Staff fmds that the requested General Commercial (C-G) and Medium High Density Residential zoning designations are in accord with the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map, which delineates the subject property as "Mixed Use- Regional". The purpose of the C-G district is "to provide for a review of the impact of proposed commercial uses which are auto and service oriented and are located in close proximity to major highway or arterial streets; to fulfill the need oftravel~related services as well as retail sales for the transient and permanent motoring public." While the Medium-High Density Residential provides a higher density product in relation to buffering lower density residential units to the south. Staff finds that the proposed zoning is in general conformance with the comprehensive plan (please see Section 7 of the Staff Report for detailed analysis of specific comprehensive plan action items that apply to this development). B. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district, specifically the purpose statement;; Concurrent with the annexation and zoning application, the applicant has submitted a preliminary that proposes commercial products for the subject site (PP-06-019). Staff does not anticipate that the applicant plans to rezone the subject property in the future if the accompanying PP application is approved. Staff finds that the various proposed commercial uses would be allowed (permitted) within the requested C-G zone. The site is being proposed as two portions of commercial, and medium low density residential and upon build out staff would not anticipate changes of usage for this site. C. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare; The applicant has submitted elevations for the proposed commercial and residential units and will be required to use the design guidelines for commercial projects along gateway corridors when designing building facades as detailed in the Annexation analysis. Staff finds that the proposed C-G and R-15 zones with the proposed retail, office and restaurant uses, if designed, constructed and operated in accordance with adopted city ordinances, should be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the intended character of the vicinity. The site is intended for mixed uses which, based on the Comprehensive Plan description, will have such uses as retail, wholesale, service and office uses, as well as appropriate public uses such as government offices and residential components. CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05104/06 Staff finds that the R-15 zoning designation along a C-G General Commercial will be an appropriate use buffer. Staff fmds that the proposed development will not change the existing character of the area, which is largely urban. The proposed development is generally harmonious with the intended character envisioned by the Comprehensive Plan. Staff does not fmd that the proposed zoning/uses will adversely change the essential character of area. The Commission and Council rely on public testimony (oral and written) to detennine whether or not the proposed use will be disturbing or hazardous to the existing or future neighboring uses. Staff does not anticipate that the proposed uses will be disturbing to future or existing neighbors, as long as landscaping, fencing and other recommended conditions are exercised. Further, Staff does not anticipate that the proposed uses will be hazardous as long as the applicant complies with the conditions contained in Exhibit C and all City Code provisions. D. The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing public services within the City including, but not limited to, school districts; and, The applicant will be responsible for the extension of all utilities necessary to serve this proposed development. Permanent sanitary sewer service to this development is to be provided by the extension of sewer in Overland Road. The applicant will be responsible for the extension of utilities to and through this proposed development. Sizing and routing shall be coordinated with the Public Works Department. Other urban services, such as water, are near to this site and the applicant should be able to extend such services to the site. Staff finds that the subject site is proposed for development in a fashion similar to other properties in the area. The applicant and/or future property owners will be required to pay park and highway impact fees. ACHD had not submitted a staff report with site specific and standard conditions which will be attached as Exhibit C prior to the hearing date of May 4, 2006. On April 14, 2005, a joint agency/department comments meeting was held with representatives of key service providers to this property. Based on the joint agency/department meeting and other comments received from agencies/departments, Staff finds that except for sanitary sewer, the public services listed above can be made available to accommodate the proposed development. The Commission and Council reference any written and/or verbal testimony submitted by any public service provider, regarding their ability to adequately service this project. If approved, the developer will be financing the extension of sewer, water, local street infrastructure, utilities and irrigation services to serve the project. The primary public costs to serve the future residents will be fire, police and school facilities and services. Staff fmds there will not be excessive additional requirements at public cost and that the proposed zoning and subsequent development will not be detrimental to the community's economic welfare. E. The annexation is in the best of interest ofthe City (UDC 11-5B-3.E). If the applicant enters into a Development Allfeement (DA) with the City. Stafffmds that the annexation and zoninl! of this propertv to C-G. and R-15 would be in the best interest CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF 05/04/06 of the City. 2. Preliminary Plat Findings: UDC 11~6B-6 In determining the acceptance of a proposed subdivision, the Commission shall consider the objectives of this Title and at least the following: A. The plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan; Please see Annexation Findings Item A above. B. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate accommodate the proposed development; Please see Annexation Findings Items C and D above C. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord the City's capital improvement program; Because the developer is installing sewer, water, and utilities for the development at their cost, the subdivision will not require the expenditure of capital improvement funds. D. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development; Please see Exhibit B for comments and conditions from other agencies and departments. E. The development will not be detrimental to the public heath, safety or general welfare; and Staff is not aware of any health, safety or general welfare problems associated with the development of this subdivision that should be brought to the Council or Commission's attention. ACHD considers road safety issues in their analysis. Staff recommends that the Commission and Council reference any public testimony that may be presented to determine whether or not the proposed subdivision may cause health, safety or environmental problems of which staff is unaware. F. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features. Staff is not aware of any natural, scenic or historic features which require preservation. The applicant will be required to maintain, fence, and improve the waterways which are existing on this site. Furthermore the applicant shall define with the Parks Department the location of a multi-use pathway which will further enhance the natural features of the Ridenbaugh Canal as well as providing an additional land use buffer. C?P.i C~D~E~~TATRARRITAC~~]N~ CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT .11 Environmental Health Division Rezone # Il-Z DC. -OJ-/ Conditional Use # Preliminary / Final/Short Plat PP 0(, -D lC( 5"4 [Le-V\O\.; S vlud ; v>'s ~ 0'" 01. 02, 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. ~8. Return to: o Boise DEagle o Garden City aMeridian o Kuna OACZ o Star We have No Objections to this Proposal. We recommend Denial of this Proposal. Specific knowledge as to the exact type of use must be provided before we can comment on this Proposal. We will require more data concerning soil conditions on this Proposal before we can comment. Before we can comment concerning individual sewage disposal, we will require more data concerning the depth of: o high seasonal ground water 0 waste flow characteristics o or bedrock from original grade 0 other This office will require a study to assess the impact of nutrients and pathogens to receiving ground waters and/or surface waters. This project shall be reviewed by the Idaho Department of Water Resources concerning well construction and water availability. After wri~n 3Pproval from appropriate entities are submitted, we can approve this proposal for: ..esfcentral sewage 0 community sewage system 0 community water well o interim sewage ~entral water o individual sewage 0 individual water ~9. The following plan(s) must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Division ~ E']Yironmental Quality: 3(:entral sewage 0 community sewage system 0 community water o sewage dry lines ~ntral water a10,-R~n-~~ff is not to create a mosquito breeding problem. ' o 11. This Department would recommend deferral until high seasonal ground water can be determined if other considerations indicate approval. o 12, If restroom facilities are to be installed, then a sewage system MUST be installed to meet Idaho State Sewage Regulations. o 13, We will require plans be submitted for a plan review for any: o food establishment 0 swimming pools or spas 0 child care center o beverage establishment 0 grocery store O 4 PI h d d t. Date'. _Y /_'{ /_'D I 1. ease see attac e stormwater management recommen a Ions l7 o 15. Reviewed By: 15726-001 EH0904 Review Sheet City of Meridian 660 E. Watertower Lane '--____'__n'__u______"____'_ Suit(f202..'~'--- , ---- '---"-,---,----- Meridian, ill 83642 Joint School District No.2 911 Meridian Road · Meridian, Idaho 83642 . (208) 855-4500 . Fax (208) 888-6700 SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Linda Clark April 19, 2006 RECEIVED APR 2 5 2006 CITY OF MERIDIAN CITV C;I_'=RK nr-J:"If:1= Dear Planners: The Meridian School District has experienced phenomenal student growth the last ten years. The high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools throughout the district are operating over capacity. Approval of the Kenai Subdivision will have a significant impact on school enrollments at Pepper Ridge Elementary. Lake Hazel Middle and Mountain View High School. We can predict that these homes, when completed, will house sixty-five (65) elementary aged children, sixty (60) middle school aged children, and fifty (50) senior high aged students. Additional students will further compound the current overcrowded situation. Residents cannot be assured of attending the neighborhood school, as it may be necessary to bus students to other schools across the district. -----R-ead-~, has-been, requestoo..into~Mo1.IDtain_J.lWw._H:igh_SG-hocl-anQ-that-is- CQ-Ilsidered _ as appropriate by the Meridian School District. School capacity is addressed in Idaho Code 67-6508. The Meridian School District is currently operating beyond capacity. Future development will continue to have an impact on the district's capacity. If you have any questions, please contact me at 855-4500. Sincerely, e~- Building & Construction Manager ~ & ~ 1~ 'Z)f4t1Ua 1503 FIRST STREET SOUTH NAMPA, IDAHO 83651"4395 FAX # 208-463-0092 18 April 2006 phones: Area Code 208 OFFICE: Nampa 466"7861 SHOP: Nampa 466"0663 Planning & Zoning Commission City of Meridian ~60 g,_ W_at~r!9wer I_,_ane Suite 292 Meridian, m"83642 - , RECEIVED ; PI:;' '1 17; ')006" - A.~-,"\ -I. ~ -L. CITY OF MERIDIAN CITV CLERK or-t=ICE RE: AZ 06-021; PP 06-019/Kenai Subdivision Dear Anna: Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District requires that a Land Use Change Application be filed, for review, prior to final platting. Please contact Donna Moore at 466-7861 for further information. All laterals and waste ways must be protected. All municipal surface drainage must be retained on site, If any municipal surface drainage leaves the site, the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District must review drainage plans. The developer must comply with Idaho Code 31-3805, It is recommended that irrigation water be made available to all developments within the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District. Sincerely, f;Jd jJ~ Bill Henson Asst. Water Superintendent Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District BH/dbg c: File - Office/Shop .", ."; APPROXIMATE IRRIGABLE ACRES RIVER FLOW RIGHTS - 23,000 BOISE PROJEG RIGHTS - 40,000 ~&~~q,~)JL 1503 FIRST STREET SOUTH NAMPA, IDAHO 83651.4395 FAX # 208-463-0092 20 April 2006 Phones: Area Code 208 Becky McKay, Planner Engineering Solutions, LLP 150 E. Aikens Street, Suite B Eagle, 10 83616 REJ~~rVED APR 2 5 2006 - --. '~ ----.-- -- -,.~----~-- -~._-.- -- - .n.__ . -'---'>--'~---"-'- - ----~---- CI1Y~OF-MER'D'AN Land Use Change Applicati~n -.Kenai Subdi~lsion crTYCLERK OFF'C~ Please note the District now requires three (3) sets of plans . . -- RE: Dear Ms. McKay: Enclosed please find a Land Use Change Application for your use to file with the Irrigation District for its review on the above-referenced development. If this development is under a "rush" to be finalized, I would recommend that you submit a cashier's check, money order or cash as payment of the fees in order to speed the process up. If you submit a company or personal check, it must clear the bank before processing the application. Should this development be planning a pressure urban irrigation system that will be owned, operated and maintained by the Irrigation District, I strongly urge you to coordinate with John P. Anderson, Water Superintendent for the Irrigation District, concerning the installation of the pressure system. Enclosed is a questionnaire that you must fill out and return in order to initiate the process of contractual agreements between the owner or developer and the Irrigation District for the ownership, operation and maintenance of the pressure urban irrigation system. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to call on me at the District's office, or John P. Anderson, at the District's shop. Sincerely, 1l4U-~ Ir;~ Donna N. Moore, Asst. Secretary/Treasurer NAMPA & MERIDIAN IRRIGA liON DISTRICT DNM/smc cc: File Water Superintendent Meridian City Planning & Zoning Commission Kenai Partners, LLC, 6223 N. Discovery Way, Suite 100, Boise, 10 83713 enc. APPROXIMATE IRRIGABLE ACRES RIVER FLOW RIGHTS - 23,000 BOISE PROJECT RIGHTS. 40,000 TRANSPOATAOON BOARD Charles Winder Chairman John X, Combo VICe Chairman District 6 John McHugh District 1 Bruce Sweeney District 2 Monte McClure District 3 Gary Blick District 4 Neil Miller District 5 David Ekern, P.E. Director Sue Higgins Board Secretary IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT P.O. Box 7129 Boise 10 83707.1129 RECEIVED APR 2 7 2006 (208) 334~8000 itd.idaho.gov City of Meridian (':t}' Cll!rL: QH;~~ April 24, 2006 VIA FAX: 208-888-4218 Will Berg City of Meridian 33 East Idaho Avenue Meridian, Idaho 83642 Re: ANNEXATION, ZONE, & PRELIMINARY PLAT Location: South of East Overland Road, West of South Eagle Road Route: State Highway 55 (SH-55) Name: Kenai Subdivision - Kenai Partners, LLC (Applicant) Case: AZ 06-021; PP 06-019 Dear Mr. Berg: The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the above referenced application. Per the City's May 4,2006 notice (dated April 3, 2006), regarding the annexation and zoning and preliminary plat applications for the 77.66-acre Kenai Subdivision, consisting of 101 residential lots and 6 commercial lots, located to the south of East Overland Road and west of South Eagle Road near Meridian, Idaho; ITD offers the following comment(s): . The development will not have direct access onto a state controlled highway, as such we have no comments specific to it. However, in general, as the area develops roadway improvements on the state highway system (as well as on local roadways) will be necessary to accommodate the increase in traffic volumes. If you have any questions please call me at (208) 334-8919. Sincerely, 'I~<- ~tlt Tisha Hyde District 3 Traffic Page 1 of 1 Sharon Smith From: Tara Green Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 9:41 AM To: Machelle Hill; Sharon Smith; Jessica Johnson Subject: FW: Concerns with Kenai Development Attachments: Kenai Development.doc RECEIVED MAY ~. 12006 City of Meridian City Clerk Office From: Rochelle Hersley [mailto:hersley@mybluelight.com] Sent: Monday, May 01,20069:19 AM To: Tara Green Subject: Concerns with Kenai Development Ms Green- We will not be able to attend the meeting regarding the proposed Kenai Development. We have attached the following document stating our concerns and ask that it be included in the meeting. We would appreciate a reply to this message so we know it was received. Thank you for your assistance Scott and Rochelle Hersley 5/112006 Tara Green Assistant City Clerk Deputy City of Meridian Council Members 33 E Idaho Ave. Meridian ID 83642 REC;EIVED MAY ..~ i ..20n~ City of Merid . City Clerk Offl~n Ice To: City of Meridian Council Members RE: Proposed Kenai Development Regretfully, we are unable to attend the meeting addressing the proposed Kenai Development. Weare submitting our concerns to you and respectfully ask you to carefully consider them. We have lived in our home, in the Thousand Springs subdivision, for approximately 6 years. We purchased our home, located on a "Rim View Lot" due to its location. This location provides us with beautiful views of the foothills and surrounding mountains. In addition, we border the canal, which was important to us because, we did not want a home behind us. The proposed development would provided for "multi-family" high density residential construction directly behind our home. The proposed buildings would be 2-3 stories high. Due to the density and height of the proposed buildings, it is equivalent to building a 3 story solid wall behind our property. Our views be eliminated and the resulting views would be very detrimental to our property as well as our property value. In addition, there would be approximately 2.5 homesites built within the width of our property. That is too dense for this area. While we know it is unrealistic to expect the land to stay undeveloped, the proposed development is one of the "worst case scenarios" to us as homeowners. If you look at the development that has taken place adjacent to the proposed development-EI Dorado, as well as the development along the South side of Overland, you will see mainly single level buildings. The proposed development does not integrate well with surrounding areas. The proposed residential and commercial buildings are too tall for the existing landscape. The EI Dorado development, worked with our neighbors along the canal and agreed not build any buildings higher than 1 story. We repectfully ask that you deny the request for multi-family zoning or limit the height of the buildings to 1 story. In addition, the development has proposed a "green belt" that would border along the canal. We have concerns that will become a place for people to congregate at all hours. We would request that it be designed to maximize continuous flow i.e. keep individuals moving and not provide for sitting places etc. Once again, our back yards would be visible from the green belt and our privacy would be compromised. In addition, we are concerned that the noise level would significantly increase. We would like the landscaping of this area to carefully considered and to provide a buffer between our property and the proposed "green belt". Please consider the use of pine trees and other materials that provide buffers "year round". This proposed development has presented us with serious concerns as homeowners in the Thousand Spring subdivisions and our concerns were not alleviated after the initial meeting with the developer's representatives. We respectfully ask the City Council Members of Meridian and Kenai Development to carefully consider our requests and concerns. Scott and Rochelle Hersley 2606 E Green Canyon Dr Meridian, ID 83642 Page 1 of2 Sharon Smith From: Tara Green Sent: Monday, May 01,20068:25 AM To: Machelle Hill; Jessica Johnson; Sharon Smith Subject: FW: Kenai Development -Concerned Homeowner Thousand Springs Subdivision From: fernga@cableone.net [mailto:fernga@cableone.net] Sent: Sunday, April 30, 20067:05 PM To: Tara Green Cc: msteIl83642@netzero.com; engel.ralph@meridianschools.org; hersley@mybluelight.com Subject: Kenai Development -Concerned Homeowner Thousand Springs Subdivision Richard & Gloria Fern 2660 E. Green Canyon Dr. Meridian ID 83642 887-0981 Tara Green Assistant City Clerk Deputy City of Meridian Council Members 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian ID 83642 RECEIVED MA Y ,~; 2006 City of Meridian City Clerk Offioe Dear Council Members: We moved to Thousand Springs so we could enjoy a great quality of life, privacy, wildlife along the canal behind our home and the beautiful views of the Boise Foothills and Sqaw Butte Mountain. We bought a Rim View lot and built a custom home which we paid a premium for so we could experience home ownership in a nice community. We have concerns over the proposed high density Kenai Development: I. PRIVACY - People looking down in our back yard and house from the 16 ROW HOUSES (2 - 2 1/2 stories) and CONDOMINIUMS (2 1/2 to 3 stories) along the south side of the development. This will be like a wall of houses that will shield my view. We are also concerned about the foot traffic that will gather along the greenbelt that will take away our privacy. We would like to see a 6 ft. no maintenace privacy fence put up to protect our privacy. 2. VIEW - Height of the commercial buildings (2 to 5 stories)we understand that progress should happen 1 to 3 stories is what this area is building. Higher than 3 stories will create an obstruction of the Boise Foothills and Sqaw Butte which I see from my floor to ceiling windows and back yard. We built this house to enjoy the views. 3. SECURITY - The 6 foot privacy fence has to come between the greenbelt & our property. Today we encountered a security issue with teenagers building a paint ball zone with the logs that the Kiwanis left next to the canal a year ago to use with the development of the Kiwanis/City of Meridian Park next to the Kenai Development. It is impossible to get any return phone calls from Kiwanis. It is important that we have the proper secuity issues addressed from the very beginning. Another issue has been kids 5/112006 Page 2 of2 shooting at the ducks and the geese. 4. NOISE - Traffic from the cars that will be entering and exiting the South area of the Kenai development. 5. GREENBELT - Landscaping - We would like to see pine trees along the Greenbelt because they are green all year and they do not lose their leaves. Also a 6 foot no maintenance privacy fence along the greenbelt. 6. LIGHTING - We don't want intrusive lighting that will glare thru our windows into our house and yard. 7. OUR HOUSE VALUE - We bought a Rim View Lot and built a Custom home, which we paid a premium for and we don't want to see such a high density project with a wall ofrow houses and condominiums. This will be our view from my yard and the view windows across the back of my house. Since the closest part of the development to our house will be Row Houses and Condominiums (2 to 3 stories high) it would be to our best interest to have commercial offices there instead, to match the existing El Dorado Development along the canal to the East of the Kenai Development. The commercial buildings are one story, EI Dorado planned this so that the homeowners in Thousand Springs that backed up to their Development could retain their privacy and view. Many of the commercial buildings are not occupied during the weekend. Please consider our concerns so that we can protect and enjoy our home and quality of life in the Thousand Springs Subdivision. Sincerely, Richard & Gloria Fern 5/112006 lOT DIST 3 ADMIN Fax:20833118917 Apr 25 2006 15:37 P.03 lRANSPORrAl1ON 8OAfIl) Charles Winder Chairman John X, Combo W~ c;tz8irman District 6 John McHugh Dlstritlt 1 Bruce Sweeney District 2 Monte MeCiUf& District 3 Gary Blick DIstrict 4 Neil Miller Disl1icl6 David .ekern. P.E. OirecWr Sue Higgins 800m $ecre181)1 _ IDAHO TRAIlI.SPORTATION DEPARTMENT P.O. Box 7129 Boise 10 83707-1129 (208) 334-ilOOO itd.idaho.gov April 24, 2006 VLAFAX: 208~888-4218 RECEIVED APR 2 5 2006 Will Berg City of Meridian 33 East Idaho Avenue , Meridian. Idaho 83642 Re: ANNEXATION, ZONE, & PRELIMINARY PLAT Location: South of East Overland Road, West of South Eagle Road Route: State Highway 55 (SH-55) Name: Kenai Subdivision - Kenai Partners, LLC (Applicant) Case: AZ 06-021; PP 06-019 City of Meridian City Clerk Office Dear Mr. Berg: The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) appreciates the opportUnity to comment on the above referenced application. Per the City's May 4,2006 notice (dated April 3, 2006), regarding the annexation and zoning and preliminary plat applications for the 77.66-acre Kenai Subdivision, consisting of 101 residential lots aod 6 conunerciallot.s. located to the south of East Overland Road and west of South Eagle Road near Meridian. Idaho; TIn offers the following comment(s): . The development will not have direct access onto a state controlled highway, as such we have no comments specific to it. However. in general, as the area develops roadway improvements on the state highway system (as well as on local roadways) will be necessary to accommodate the increase in traffic volumes. If you have any questions please call me at (208) 334-8919. Sincerely, --!~ ~~ Tisba Hyde District 3 Traffic FlPR 25 '06 15:56 2083348917 PAGE. 03 CITY OF MERIDIAN PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET DATE May 4, 2006 16 & 17 ITEM # PROJECT NUMBER AZ 06-021 and PP 06-019 PROJECT NAME Kenai Subdivision NAME (PLEASE PRINT) FOR AGAINST NEUTRAL k!AI 0 ~ ~~.QJ eJ. 'I. "'(": j fJ,p) ArJOJ Lo-'2..I' Cu.R--{, S' >< ....--' ~ .l'(,,~~l :.r.a V ~u MAY - 4 . . ci:: Clerk Office