HomeMy WebLinkAboutBaldwin Park Subdivision AZ-01-027
BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
C/C 03-19-02
IN THE MATTER OF THE )
APPLICATION OF CAPITAL )
DEVELOPMENT CO., THE )
APPLICATION FOR )
ANNEXATION AND ZONING )
OF 77.9 ACRES FOR )
PROPOSED BALDWIN PARK )
SUBDIVISION, LOCATED 1/4 )
MILE SOUTH OF McMILLAN )
ROAD, EAST SIDE OF LINDER )
ROAD, MERIDIAN, IDAHO )
Case No. AZ-OI-027
FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND
DECISION AND ORDER
GRANTING APPLICATION
FOR ANNEXATION AND
ZONING
The above entitled annexation and zoning application having come on for
public hearing on March 19, 2002, at the hour of 6:30 p.m., and Shari Stiles,
Planning and Zoning Administrator, Steve Arnold, and Dave Yorgason, appeared and
testified, and the City Council having duly considered the evidence and the record in
this matter therefore makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law,
and Decision and Order:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. There has been compliance vvith all notice and hearing requirements set
forth in Idaho Code ss 67-6509 and 67-6511, and Meridian City Code ss 11-15-5
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and 11-16-1.
2. The City Council takes judicial notice of its zoning, subdivisions and
development ordinances codified at Titles II and 12, Meridian City Code, and all
current zoning maps thereof, and the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian
adopted December 21, 1993, Ordinance No. 629, January 4,1994, and maps and the
ordinance Establishing the Impact Area Boundary.
3. The property which is the subject to the application for annexation and
zoning is described in the application, and is approximately 77.9 acres in size, is
located Y4 mile south of McMillan Road, east side of Under Road, Meridian, Idaho,
all within the Area of Impact of the City of Meridian and the Meridian Urban Service
Planning Area.
4. The ovvner of record of the subject property is Capital Development
Corporation of Boise, Idaho; and the applicant is Ramon and Marilyn Y orgason of
Boise, Idaho.
5. The subject property is currently zoned R-T and consists of vacant land.
6. The Applicant requests the property be zoned as R-8, with the intent to
develop a single-family residential subdivision consisting of 272 dwellings, with
approximately 10.2 acres of open space on 14 common lots, inclttding two pocket
parks with a total of 2.57 acres, and .4 acres in 2 landscape buffer lots, which is
consistent with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan Generalized Land Use Map which
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designates the subject property as Single Family Residential.
7. The subject property is bordered on all sides by Ada County properties
zoned RUT, although the future Bridgetower Subdivision is contiguous to the
property on the northwest across N. Under Road.
8. There are no significant or scenic features of major importance that
affect the consideration of this application.
9. Giving due consideration to the comment received from the
governmental subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning
jurisdiction, public facilities and services required by the proposed development will
not impose expel'tse upon the public if the following conditions of development are
imposed:
Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff
as follows:
1. The applicant shall be responsible for designing and installing a new 12-inch
diameter water main in Under Road, from its current location at the
intersection with Ustick Road. Sewer service for this development shall be
provided by the White Drain Trunk. The City of Meridian is in the design
phase of this trunk, with commencement of construction estimated at April of
this year. The applicant shall be responsible to proVide main connections to
the White Drain Trunk to serve this development.
2. A Development Agreement shall be entered into between ~he City of Meridian
and the Applicant as part of the Annexation application. The Development
Agreement shall outline any phasing requirements and special conditions
placed upon the Preliminary Plat application.
Adopt the Recommendations of the ACHD as follows:
1. Applicant shall construct the following stub streets:
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At the north property line approximately 700 feet west of the east
property line, as proposed;
At the east property line approximately 100 feet south of the north
property line, as proposed,;
At tne east property line approximately 150 feet north of the south
property line;
On the north property line approximately 750 feet east of the west
property line; ana
On the south property line approximately 500 feet west of the east
property line.
2. Due to the fact that Meridian School District does not want a vehicular access
to the property to the future school site, the applicant should construct a
pedestrian walkway to allow pedestrians to access the school site without
utilizing the arterial roadway.
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b.
c.
d.
e.
Special Notification to Applicant
3. To be consistent with previous Facts and Findings and Commission action, the
applicant should recognize that this development (the preliminary plat and
conditional use) may be subject to any extraordinary impact fee or LID
established by ACHD. Any implementation of extraordinary impact fees or an
LID would first be subject to a public hearing.
4. To promote a safe pedestrian walkway on Under Road, District staff
recommends that the applicant work with the owner of the "out parcel" to the
south to dedicate right-of-way and construct 5-foot concrete sidewalk.
The following Site Specific Requirements and Standard Requirements must be
met or provided for prior to ACHD approval of the final plat:
Site Specific Requirements:
5. Dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Under Road abutting
the parcel by means of recordation of a final subdivision plat prior to issuance
of a building permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first. ,Allow
up to 30 business days to process the right~of-way dedication after receipt of
all requested material. The owner will be paid the fair market value of the
right-of-way dedicated which is an addition to existing ACHD right-of-way if
the owner submits a letter of application to the impact fee administrator prior
to breaking ground, in accordance with ACHD Ordinance #195. The right-of-
way purchase agreement must be completed and signed by the applicant prior
to scheduling the final plat for signature by the ACHD Commission.
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6. Construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Under Road located 2-
feet within the new right~of-way. Coordinate the location and elevation of the
sidewalk. with District staff. If the sidewalk meanders outside of the right-of-
way, provide an easement for the sidewalk.
7. Construct the main entrance to the subdivision, West Monument Drive,
located 550-feet south of the north property line, as proposed. West
Monument Drive shall be designed vvith 21-foot street sections on either side
of a center median. The median shall be constructed a minimum of 4-feet
wide (maximum I2-feet wide) to total a minimum of a 100-square foot area.
The applicant will be required to dedicate 54-feet of right-of-way plus the
additional width of the l1l.edian.
8. Construct a protected left~turn lane at the site driveway, as determined by the
traffic impact study that was submitted. The applicant shall coordinate the
design and location with District staff.
9. Construct' all public roads within the subdivision as 36-foot street sections
with curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks within 50-feet of right-of-
wav.
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10. West Monument Drive segments shall be designated as a collector roadway
with no front-on housing and access restrictions for this street segments shall
be stated on the final plat. District policy requires that these street segments
be constructed as 39-foot street section within 52-feet of right-of-way with
curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks.
11. Construct a stub street that is located at the north property line approximately
700-feet west of the east property line, as proposed.
12. Construct a stub street that is located at the east property line approximately
100-feet south of the north property line, as proposed.
13. Construct a stub street that is located at the east property line approximately
I50-feet north of the south property line, as proposed.
14. Construct a stub street that is located on the north property line
approximately 750-feet east of the west property line.
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15. Construct a stub street that is located on the south property line
approximately 500-feet west of the east property line.
16. The applicant shall be required to install a sign at the terminus of these
roadways stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE
FUTURE". Coordinate the sign plan for the stub street, and the design of the
turnaround (if necessary) with District staff.
17. Construct an ACHD approved turnaround at the end of West Cresent Court,
North Clearbrooke Place, North Buckstone Place and North Denali Place.
Submit a design of the turnaround for review and approval by District staff.
18. The turnarounds shall be constructed to provide a mininmm turning radius of
45-feet. The applicant shall also be required to provide a minimum of a 29-
foot street section on either side of any proposed center islands within the
turnarounds. The medians shall be constructed a minimum of 4-feet vvide to
total a minimum of a 100-square foot area. Dedicate 54-feet of right-of-way
plus tl~e .additional width of the median.
.. 19. Any proposed landscape islands/medians within the public right-of-way
dedicated by this plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners
association. Notes of this shall be required on the final plat.
20. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
21. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless
approved in writing by the District. Contact Construction Services at 387-
6280 (with file numbers) for details.
22. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting
the site shall be borne by the developer.
23. Other than the access point specifically approved with this application, direct
lot or parcel access to Under Road is prohibited. Lot access restrictions; as
required with this application, shall be stated on the final 'plat. -
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Standard Requirements:
24. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building
construction in accordance with Ordinance #195, also known as Ada County
Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
25. 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.
26. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the
right~of~way. Existing utilities damaged by the applicant shall be repaired by
the applicant at no cost to ACHD. The applicant shall be required to call
DIGLINE (1-80.0-342-1585) 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.
27. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless
they are in writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized
representative and an authorized representative of the Ada County Highway
District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written
confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District.
28. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the
subject of this application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules,
regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force
at the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises the Highway
District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a
waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is grante9. pursuant to
the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought.
Adopt the Meridian Fire Department Recommendations as follows:
1. A fire-flow of 1,000 gallons per minute shall be available for a duration of 2
hours to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of
400' apart at approved locations.
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2. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required
before combustible construction begins.
3. Acceptance of water supply for fire protection is contingent upon acceptance of
the water system by the City of Meridian.
4. Final approval for fire hydrant location shall be by the Meridian Fire
Department.
5. All turning radii shall be a minimum of 28' inside and 48' outside for the
internal road system.
6. Insure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of combustible
vegetation.
7. The roadways shall .be built to Ada County Highway standards.
8. Any roadway greater than 150' in length that is not provided with an outlet
shall be required to have a turnaround; this requirement may apply during the
phasing of the project.
9. Provide one additional access road to service Great Basin, White Sands,
Biscayne Park and Melrose Parle
Additionally, comply with the action of the City Council from their March 19, 2002
meeting as follows:
1. The typical Micro-path section is not approved as shown on the Preliminmy
Plat. All drainage shall be maintained within the 7 LJ2 foot area on either side
of the micro-path, not drained to the fence line as shown on the Preliminary
Plat.
2. A minimum three~foot-wide separation between the asphalt pathway and
adjacent building lots has not been followed, (typical micro-pathwith drainage
section).
3. Show the moving of phase lines for Phases 3 and 4.
4. Show existing and proposed easements on the plat as required by State Code
and City Ordinance.
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5. Within Settler's Irrigation District's letter dated March 19,2002, they are
requesting easements of 60 feet on the White Drain and 30 feet on the
Coleman Lateral, which dimensions are not depicted on the most recently
submitted preliminary plat. If joint trench is to be utilized for the Coleman
Lateral easement, a minimum 15~foot-wide easement will be required along the
frontage of all lots on the east side of North Hyde Park Avenue. The
preliminary plat needs to reflect compliance with agency approvals or written
evidence from those agencies must be submitted if conflicting conditions of
approval are agreed upon. Additionally, the District also requires the Coleman
Lateral be tiled, and that the pressurized irrigation system be installed
according to the District's standards and specifications.
6. Applicant has submitted a letter dated April 2, 2002, which addresses Settler's
Irrigation District, and which is on file with the Meridian City Clerk's office.
10. It is found that if the developer pays for the requested improvements
and complies with the conditions set forth in these Findings of Fact No.9, and all
sub-parts, the economic welfare of the City and its residents and tax and rate payers
will be protected, a condition of annexation and zoning designation.
11. It is also found that the development considerations as referenced in
Finding No.9 are reasonable to require and must be taken into account, in order to
assure the proposed development is designed, constructed, operated and maintained
in a manner which is harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing, or
intended character of the general vicinity, in order to assure that the proposed use
will not change the essential character of the affected vicinity and will insure that the
proposed uses will not be hazardous or disturbing to the existing, or future
neighboring uses, particularly considering the impact of proposed development on
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potential to produce excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare and odors. But,
additional landscaping buffers and design features will be required to make the
proposed use more harmonious with the general vicinity and to comply with City
Ordinances.
12. It is found that the zoning of the subject real property as Medium
Density Residential District (R~8) requires connection to the Municipal Water and
Sewer systems and will be compatible with the Applicant's development intentions,
and will assure that the zoning is consistent with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan
Generalized Land Use Map which designates the subject property as Single Family
Residential.
13. The subject annexation request and zoning designation and proposed
development relates and is compatible to the goals and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan of the City as follows:
Economic Development Chapter
Policies 3.1 U, 3.2U
Land Use Chapter
Policies 2.1 U, 2.2U, 2.3U, 63.c
Natural Resources and Hazardous Areas Chapter
Policies 1.1U, 2.1U, 2.5U, 3.1U, 4.1U
Transportation Chapter
Policies 1.6U, 1.9U
Open Space, Parks & Recreation
Policies 3.1, 53
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Housing Chapter
Policies 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.12, 1.13U, 1.18
Communitv Design Chapter
Policies 1.8, 5.2U
14. The property can be physically serviced with City water and sewer, since
the applicant has extended the lines.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The City of Meridian has authority to annex real property upon written
request for annexation. and the real property being contiguous or adjacent to city
boundaries and that said property lies within the area of city impact as provided by
Idaho Code Section 50-222. The Meridian City Code S 11-16 provides the City may
annex real property that is within the Meridian Urban Service Planning Area as set
forth in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
2. The Council may take judicial notice of government ordinances, and
policies, and of actual conditions existing within the City and State.
3. The City of Meridian has exercised its authority and responsibility as
provided by "Local Land Use Planning Act of 1975", codified at Chapter 65, Title 67,
Idaho Code by the adoption of 'Comprehensive Plan City of Meridian ad<?Pted
December 21, 1993, Ord. No. 629, January 4, 1994.
4. The following are found to be pertinent provisions of the City of
Meridian Comprehensive Plan and are applicable to this Application:
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4.A:
Economic Development Chapter
Policies 3.1 U, 3.2U
Land Use Chapter
Policies 2.1U, 2.2U, 2.3U, 6.3.c
Natural Resources and Hazardous Areas Chapter
Policies 1.1U, 2.1U, 2.5U, 3.1U, 4.1U
Transportation Chapter
Policies 1.6U, 1.9U
Open Space, Parks & Recreation
Policies 3.1, 5.3
Housing Chapter
Policies 1.3,1.4, 1.7, 1.12, 1.13U, 1.18
COll1l11Unity Design Chapter
Policies 1.8, 5.2U
5. The zoning of Medium Density Residential District (R-8) is defined in
the Zoning Ordinance at S 11-7-2 D as follows:
(R~8) Medium Density Residential District: The purpose of the R-8 District
is to permit the establishment of single- and two-family dwellings at a density not
exceeding eight (8) dwelling units per acre. This District delineates those areas
where such development has oris likely to, occur in accord with the
Comprehensive Plan of the City and is also designed to permit th~ conversion of
large homes into two-family dwellings in well-established neighborhoods of
comparable land use. Connection to the Municipal water and sewer systems of
the City is required.
6. Since the annexation and zoning of land is a legislative function, the City
has authority to place conditions upon the annexation of land. See Burt vs. The City of
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Idaho Falls, 105 Idaho 65, 665 P2d 1075 (1983).
7. The development of the annexed land, if annexed, shall meet and comply
with the Ordinances of the City of Meridian including, but not limited to: Section 12-2-
4 which pertains to development time schedules and requirements; Section 12-4-13,
which pertains to the piping of ditches; and Section 12-5-2 N, which pertains to
pressurized irrigation systems, and Zoning and Subdivision and Development Ordinance
of the City of Meridian.
8. Pursuant to Section 11-16-4 A of the Zoning and Development Ordinance
the owner and/or developer shall enter into a Development Agreement, if such is
required by the City.
DECISION AND ORDER
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, the City Council does
hereby Order and this does Order:
1. The applicant's request for annexation and zoning of approximately 77.9
acres to Medium Density Residential District (R-8) is gralited subject to the terms and
conditions of this Order hereinafter stated.
2. The application is for annexation and zoning of 77.9 acres. The legal
description shall be prepared by a Registered Land Surveyor, Ucensed by the State of
Idaho, and shall conform to aU the provisions of the City of Meridian Resolution No.
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158. The legal description for annexation must place this parcel contiguous to the
Corporate City Umits per Ordinance No. 686.
3. Developer shall be required to met the conditions set forth and in the
event the conditions herein are not met by the Developer that the property shall be
subject to de-annexation, vvith the City of Meridian, which provides for the follovving
conditions of development, to-wit:
Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff
as follows:
1. The applicant shall. be responsible for designing and installing a new 12-inch
diameter water main in Under Road, from its current location at the intersection
with Ustick Road. Sewer service for this development shall be provided by the
White Drain Trunk. The City of Meridian is in the design phase of this trunk,
with commencement of construction estimated at April of this year. The
applicant shall be responsible to provide main connections to the White Drain
Trunk to serve this development.
2. A Development Agreement shall be entered into between the City of Meridian
and the Applicant as part of the Annexation application. The Developntent
Agreement shall outline any phasing requirements and special conditions placed
upon the Preliminary Plat application.
Adopt the Recommendations of the ACHD as follows:
1. Applicant shall construct the following stub streets:
f.
At the north property line approximately 700 feet west of the east
property line, as proposed; . .
At t11e east prop~rty line approximately 100 feet south of the
north property 11l1e, as proposed; . . . .
At the east property line approximately 150 feet north of the
south property line;
On the north property line approximately 750 feet east of the
west propertyline; and
On the south property line approximately 500 feet west of the
east property fine. .
g.
h.
i.
J.
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2. Due to the fact that Meridian School District does not want a vehicular access
to the property to the future school site, the applicant should construct a
pedestrian walkway to allow pedestrians to access the school site without
utilizing the arterial roadway.
Special Notification to Applicant
3. To be consistent with previous Facts and Findings and Commission action, the
applicant should recognize that this development (the preliminary plat and
conditional use) may be subject to any extraordinary impact fee or LID
established by ACHD. Any implementation of extraordinary impact fees or an
LID would first be subject to a public hearing.
4. To promote a safe pedestrian walkway on Under Road, District staff
recommends that the applicant work with the owner of the "out parcel" to the
south to dedicate right-of-way and construct 5-foot concrete sidewalk.
The following-Site Specific Requirements and Standard Requirements must be
met or provided for prior to ACHD approval of the final plat:
Site Specific Requirements:
5. Dedicate 48-feet of right~of-way from the centerline of Under Road abutting
the parcel by means of recordation of a final subdivision plat prior to issuance
of a building permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first. Allow
up to 30 business days to process the right-of-way dedication after receipt of
aU requested material. The owner will be paid the fair market value of the
right-of-way dedicated which is an addition to existing ACHD right-of-way if
the owner submits a letter of application to the impact fee administrator prior
to breaking ground, in accordance with ACHD Ordinance #195. The right-of-
way purchase agreement must be completed and signed by the applicant prior
to scheduling the final plat for signature by the ACHD Commission.
6. Construct a 5~foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Linder Road located 2-
feet vvithin the new right-of-way. Coordinate the location and elevation' of the
sidewalk with District staff. If the sidewalk meanders outside of the right-of-
way, provide an easement for the sidewalk.
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7. Construct the main entrance to the subdivision, West Monument Drive,
located 550~feet south of the north property line, as proposed. West
Monument Drive shall be designed with 21-foot street sections on either side
of a center median. The median shall be constructed a minimum of 4-feet
wide (maximum 12-feet wide) to total a minimum of a 100-square foot area.
The applicant will be required to dedicate 54-feet of right-of-way plus the
additional width of the median.
8. Construct a protected left-turn lane at the site driveway, as determined by the
traffic impact study that was subm.itted. The applicant shall coordinate the
design and location with District staff.
9. Construct all public roads within the subdivision as 36-foot street sections
with curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks within 50-feet of right-of-
way.
10. West Monument Drive segments shall be designated as a collector roadway
with no frant-on housing and access restrictions for this street segments shall
be stated on the final plat. District policy requires that these street segments
be constructed as 39-foot street section within 52-feet of right-of-way with
curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks.
11. Construct a stub street that is located at the north property line approximately
700-feet west of the east property line, as proposed.
12. Construct a stub street that is located at the east property line approximately
IOO-feet south of the north property line, as proposed.
13. Construct a stub street that is located at the east property line approximately
I50.feet north of the south property line, as proposed.
14. Construct a stub street that is located on the north property line.
approximately 750-feet east of the west property line.
15. Construct a stub street that is located on the south property line
approximately 500-feet west of the east property line.
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16. The applicant shall be required to install a sign at the terminus of these
roadways stating that, ttTHIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE
FUTUREIt. Coordinate the sign plan for the stub street, and the design of the
turnaround (if necessary) with District staff.
17. Construct an ACHD approved turnaround at the end of West Cresent Court,
North Clearbrooke Place, North Buckstone Place and North Denali Place.
Submit a design of the turnaround for review and approval by District staff.
18. The turnarounds shall be constructed to provide a minimum turning radius of
45-feet. The applicant shall also be required to provide a minimum of a 29-
foot street section on either side of any proposed center islands within the
turnarounds. The medians shall be constructed a minimum of 4-feet wide to
total a minimum of a 100-square foot area. Dedicate 54-feet of right-of-way
plus the additional width of the median.
19. Any proposed landscape islands/medians within the public right -of-way
dedicated by this plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners
associatioi1. Notes of this shall be required on the final plat.
20. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
21. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless
approved in writing by the District. Contact Construction Services at 387-
6280 (with file numbers) for details.
22. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting
the site shall be borne by the developer.
23. Other than the access point specifically approved with this application, direct
lot or parcel access to Under Road is prohibited. Lot access restrictions, as
required with this application, shall be stated on the final plat.
Standard Requirements:
24. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building
construction in accordance with Ordinance #195, also known as Ada County
Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
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25. 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.
26. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the
right~of-way. Existing utilities damaged by the applicant shall be repaired by
the applicant at no cost to ACHD. The applicant shall be required to call
DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking
ground \vithin 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.
27. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless
they are in writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized
representative and an authorized representative of the Ada County Highway
District: The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written
COnfirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District.
28. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the
subject of this application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules,
regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force
at the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises the Highway
District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a
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.
Adopt the Meridian Fire Department Recommendations as follows:
1. A fire-flow of 1,000 gallons per minute shall be available for a duration of 2
hours to selvice the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of
400' apart at approved locations.
2. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required
before combustible construction begins.
3. Acceptance of water supply for fire protection is contingent upon acceptance of
the water system by the City of Meridian.
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4. Final approval for fire hydrant location shall be by the Meridian Fire
Department.
5. All turning radii shall be a minimum of 28' inside and 48' outside for the
internal road system.
6. Insure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of combustible
vegetation.
7. The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway standards.
8. Any roadway greater than 150' in length that is not provided with an outlet
shall be required to have a turnaround; this requirement may apply during the
phasing of the project.
9. Provide one additional access road to service Great Basin, White Sands,
Biscayne Park and Melrose Parle
Additionally, comply with the action of the City Council from their March 19,2002
meeting as follows:
1. The typical Micro-path section is not approved as shown on the Preliminary Plat.
All drainage shall be maintained within the 7 Ih foot area on either side of the
micro-path, not drained to the fence line as shown on the Preliminary Plat.
2. A minimum three-foot-wide separation between the asphalt pathway and adjacent
building lots has not been followed, (typical micro-path with drainage section).
3. Show the moving of phase lines for Phases 3 and 4.
4. Show existing and proposed easements on the plat as required by State Code and
City Ordinance.
5. Within Settler's Irrigation District's letter dated March 19, 2002, they are
requesting easements of 60 feet on the White Drain and 30 feet on the Coleman
Lateral, which dimensions are not depicted on the most recently submitted
preliminary plat. If joint trench is to be utilized for the Coleman Lateral
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easement, a minimum 15-foot-\vide easement will be required along the frontage
of all lots on the east side of North Hyde Park Avenue. The preliminary plat
needs to reflect compliance with agency approvals or written evidence from those
agencies must be submitted if conflicting conditions of approval are agreed upon.
Additionally, the District also requires the Coleman Lateral be tiled, and that the
pressurized irrigation system be installed according to the District's standards and
specifications.
6. Applicant has submitted a letter dated April 2, 2002, which addresses Settler's
Irrigation District, and which is on file with the Meridian City Clerk's office.
4. The City Attorney shall prepare for consideration by the City Council
the appropriate ordinance for the annexation and zoning designation of the real property
which is the subject of the application to (R-8) Medium Density Residential District,
and Meridian City Code ~ 11-7-2.
5. Subsequent to the passage of the Ordinance provided for in section 4 of
this Order the engineering staff of the Public Works Department shall prepare the
appropriate mapping changes of the official boundaries and zoning maps as provided in
Meridian City Code S 11-21-1 in accordance with the provisions of the annexation and
zoning ordinance.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of
Meridian. Pursuant to Idaho Code S 67-6521 an affected person is a person who has
an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the issuance or denial of
the annexation and zoning and who may within twenty-eight (28) days after the date
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of this decision and order seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67,
Idaho Code.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the
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,2002.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILIvlAN KEITH BIRD
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COUNCILWOMAN TAMMY deWEERD
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COUNCILWOMAN CHERIE Mc CANDLESS
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COUNCILMAN WILLIAM L.M. NARY
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MAYOR ROBERT D. CORRIE (TIE BREAKER)
DATED: 4'-/6-192--
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VOTED
MOTION: 1\\
APPROVE~ DISAPPROVED:
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Copy served upon Applicant, the Planning and Zoning Department, Public Works
Department and the City Attorney.
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