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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ - Narrative TE M Land Development &Real Estate Services January 5, 2023 Mr. Bill Parsons, Planning Manager City of Meridian 33 E. Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho 83642 Dear Bill: Subject: Compass Pointe Subdivision On behalf of Butler Realty LLC., A Team Land Consultants presents to the City of Meridian a preliminary plat, and a rezone application for the proposed Compass Pointe Subdivision. The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Locust Grove Road and Victory Road. The property contains 7.69 acres and is identified as Ada County Assessor's Tax Parcel Number S1130110080 and S1130110100. Project History In December of 2020 the Planning and Zoning Commission denied our request for an alternative compliance, preliminary plat, PUD, and rezone request for 50 townhome lots. In January 2021 the City Council remanded us back to the Planning and Zoning Commission to modify the design. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site for 37 townhome units in March of 2021. In May of 2021 the Council denied it and recommended that we come back with a single family product that resembled adjacent subdivisions. The site we have submitted this time is all single-family homes with no townhomes. Project Summary The applicant is proposing 21 single family lots on 7.69 acres to be built in one phase. The site is currently zoned RUT and the applicant is requesting R-8 zoning, the same zoning of adjacent subdivisions. The proposed gross density of the residential area is calculated at 2.96 units per acre. Under the existing FLUM, the site is allowed up to 8 units per acre. The proposed lots match the surrounding subdivisions. Landscaping and Amenities A landscape plan has been prepared in accordance with the City standards. There is a proposed 25-foot buffer along Locust Grove Road and Victory Road and the Ten Mile Creek provides for over 100-feet of buffer from the properties to the west. We are planning berms along with a fence at the top of the berms along both Locust Grove Road and Victory Road. This is being done to ensure privacy and buffering from both roads. Land Use Planning & Design/Project Management/Real Estate 1785 Whisper Cove Avenue, Boise Idaho 83709. Ph. (208)871-7020 Fx. (208)401-0977 E-mail: steve@ateamboise.com Page 2 There are three pocket parks, one as you enter the site, a centralized park and one at the northwest corner of the site. The first park will have a gazebo and picnic area, along with a plaza and sitting area, the central park is proposed with a sitting area and a pickleball court. The dog park will also have sitting areas and will be fenced with wrought iron fencing. Pathways are provided throughout the subdivision and will connect to all common areas. Central to the site we have located a bus stop that will connect to our pathways. Fire access is still proposed off Victory Road; it is not required but we believe it will add safety to the residents. All the landscaping, parks, and buffers will be maintained by the HOA. Utilities, Irrigation, Storm Drainage, and Roads There are existing wet and dry utilities adjacent to this site's north and east of the property line. The developer is proposing to extend both sewer and water from Locust Grove Road and Victory. Dry utilities will also be extended into this site to all the lots. Portions of the common areas will be utilized for storm drain; subsurface seepage beds will dispose of the storm water. Pressurized irrigation is proposed to all common areas and lot landscaped areas. All storm drain will be designed to accommodate the 100-year event. During the construction of the site, a storm water pollution prevention plan will be provided, and best management practices will be implemented. We have worked with the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) on the right-of- way dedication for both Locust Grove and Victory Roads. During the intersection improvement ACHD will be staging their construction equipment on the site. The intersection should be complete prior to any of our site improvements. All the roads within the site are proposed to be private. There is a gated entry proposed off the entrance at Locust Grove Road. Additional guest parking is provided within the development along with the two car garages and parking spaces in front of the garage. Neighborhood Meetings There was an additional neighborhood meeting conducted prior to re-submitting this application. The meeting was held via Zoom and there were three people in attendance that were generally in favor of the proposed changes. When the mailing for the meeting was sent, copies of the map were also included and that is probably why so few attended because this proposal was liked better from surrounding neighbors. Vision Statement Our vision is to promote a residential development that is more compatible with the surrounding subdivisions. This site is centrally located in an area of the City that has been developed, and in close proximity to entertainment and employment centers. This development will help with the high demand for housing. It is anticipated that the applications are in compliance with all applicable plans and codes adopted by the city. Please notify us as early as possible if you should need C/Projects/Compass Pointe.Narrative.doc Page 3 additional clarification or information regarding this application. The proposed development will be a great addition to the city. I look forward to working with the city as this development moves forward in the process. Sincerely, A Team Land Consultants Steve Arnold Project & Real Estate Manager C/Projects/Compass Pointe.Narrative.doc