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83701
January 25, 2023
Meridian Community Development
Planning Division
33 E. Broadway Ave., #102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: CROWLEY PARK SUBDIVISION
ANNEXATON& ZONING
PRELIMINARY PLAT & ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE
Dear Staff:
On behalf of Luke Gilbert, Gilbert RE Holdings, LLC,please accept the attached applications and
associated submittals for Crowley Park Subdivision at 4135 W. Cherry Lane,Meridian.
Applications for this site are: Annexation and Zoning,Preliminary Plat and Alternative
Compliance.
The subject site is an enclaved Ada County parcel surrounding by residential development that has
existed for 20 years and more. Annexation with a zoning designation of R-8 to match the
surrounding parcels for this infill site is requested. The preliminary plat is for 5 residential lots—
the existing home with 4 new residential lots configured as duplex townhomes on individual lots
identical to the residential subdivision layout to the west.
Alternative Compliance is requested for the following:
1. More than three(3) residence on the same side of a shared driveway. At staff s suggestion
to improve the site layout, all the new residences 1 lots face east on the west side of the
shared access that will be signed No Parking. Existing home will also use shared access.
2. To preserve the historic existing residence a landscape buffer easement of 20-feet wide is
requested and to delete the fencing requirement customarily installed to separate the
landscape buffer common lots from residences. The front entry of the residence would
intrude into a 25' landscape common lot. This home was constructed in the 1938 and is
very charming. The applicant has refreshed the exterior and updated the interior. The front
steps and lovely real stone accents provide a nice reminder of the history of Meridian. A
fence would obscure the view of this historic residence from passers-by.
3. The applicant is requesting alternative compliance for the current carport. Converting the
carport to a garage would have substantial impact on the structural integrity of the residence.
The carport is currently accessed from the west but this will be changed to the south with
completion of the subdivision platting. To obscure the carport,the applicant has installed
lattice on the north face of the carport and will add lattice to the west side once the entry
point of the carport is shifted to the south.
Associated with the Alternative Compliance approval for the carport is a request that the Meridian
City Council recognize the existing residence as non-conforming due to the parking configuration
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as provided in UDC 11-1 B-4. The applicant and proj ect team understand that as a result of
recognition of a non-conforming property, any expansion of the residence in the future would
require a Conditional Use Permit.
There is a well with the existing residence and the site is already plumbed with risers for irrigation.
The project team verified that the well is operable. As the site does not have access to surface
water,the well will provide irrigation water for the new landscaped areas.
In response to Pre-Application Conference feedback, the preliminary engineering shows sewer and
water provision for the residences as well as a fire hydrant with a dedicated water services
consistent with staff requests. A street light is provided at the intersection of the shared access and
Cherry Lane. Guest parking is depicted at the south end of the shared access and two (2) additional
guest parking spaces could possibly be added at the nose of fire department turnaround as long as
parking does not conflict with Fire Department needs. Staff also requested consideration of a
consolidated location for solid waste hand carts. The project team will work on some options.
This site is ideal for infill with proximity to daily shopping services within biking or walking
distance for groceries, pharmacy, casual food and takeout providers as well as banking.
Development of this site will not expand the service boundaries of emergency services—Fire,
Police and ambulance. Use of the existing well can span 12 months of the year and will minimize
use of municipal water for landscaping.
The landscape plan shows the existing trees that will be preserved and new plant materials.
Although the supply ditch along the east property line has been abandoned, no trees are proposed
along the east property line.
Fencing is already present for the property boundary. The applicant would like to provide some
fencing to obscure view of the carport and for the private patio area on the west side of the existing
residence provided there is no conflict with the proposed hydrant service line.
The applicant and project team look forward to working with the City of Meridian for a successful
residential infill development.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or need additional materials.
Best regards,
RILEY PLANNING SERVICES LLC
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Penelope Constantikes
Principal
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