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Project: Canterbury Commons
RECEIVED
jUL 11 2006
city of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Location: Pine Avenue East ofTen Mile
Applications: annexation and zoning, preliminary plat, and conditional use
Highlights of Proposed Development: Annexation and Zoning to R-15, Preliminary Plat approval of 122
residential building lots and 10 common lots, and Conditional Use Pennit approval of a multi-family
development consisting of 50 4-plexes and 72 attached townhouse units on 21.77 acres of property
currently zoned RUT in Ada County.
The average lot size in the proposed development is 4,781 square feet. The gross density is 12.5 dwelling
units per acre. Approximately 12.6% of the area being developed is being set aside for open space. The
applicant is proposing to construct a clubhouse, pool, tot-lot, and pathway system.
Other: For multi-family developments with more than 100 units, the decision making body shall require
additional amenities commensurate to the size of the development (UDC ll-4-3.27D-2d). As a reference
for multi~family developments with 75 units or more, 4 amenities are required, with at least one from
each category (Quality of Life, Open Space, and Recreation). The applicant is providing amenities as
follows: 3,000 square-foot community club house and fitness facility (Quality of Life), property
management office, maintenance storage area, development map/directory, pool (Recreation), tot-lots
(Recreation), walking trails (Recreation), half basketball court (Recreation), picnic area (Quality of Life)
and open space (Open Space). Staff recommends that the Commission and Council detennine if the
provosed amenities are sufficient for a development of this size.
DA provisions are primarily recommended to tie this development to the pwposaL There are no off-site
commitments or provisions.
Elevations: Yes
Commission Recommendation: approval at their June 1,2006 hearing.
Summary of Public Hearings:
i. ill favor: UeofIWardle, Joe Risi, Lance Warnick, Mark Sanders
ii. In opposition: None
111. Commenting: None
Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
1. Requested variances to lot size and setbacks, and not being supportive of the requests;
ii. Common area calculations;
111. Elevations, particularly the double-fronted 4-plex elevations; and,
IV. Layout ofthe project.
Key Commission Changes to StaffReconunendation: None
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: Staffn:port notes an outstanding issue regarding the Police
Department. PD has reviewed the revised plan and is not requesting additional has changes.
Notes: Applicant has \Jrovided a response to the staffreport.