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CITY OF MERIDIAN
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND
DECISION & ORDER
In the Matter of a request to Rezone 71.24 acres from I-L (Light Industrial) to C-G
(General Service and Retail Commercial), by City of Meridian.
Case No(s): RZ- 05-018
For the City Council Hearing Date of: October 11, 2005
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts
a. A notice of a public hearing was published for two (2) consecutive weeks prior to
the City Council public hearing, the first publication appealing and written notice
mailed to property owners or purchasers of record within three hundred feet (300')
ofthe external boundaries of the property. The notice of public hearing before the
City Council was posted upon the property under consideration more than one week
before said hearing. All other noticing was done consistent with Idaho Code ~67-
6509.
The matter was duly considered by the City Council at the October 11, 2005, public
hearing(s). The applicant, affected property owners, and govermnent subdivisions
providing services within the plmming jurisdiction of the City of Meridian were
given full opportunity to express comments and submit evidence.
b. Written and oral testimony was received on this matter, as reflected in the records
of the City Clerk (for written testimony) and in the official meeting minutes (for
oral testimony).
c. The Plalming and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and issued a
written recommendation on the subject matter to the City Council.
d. The City Council heard and took oral and written testimony and duly considered the
evidence and the record in this matter.
2. Process Facts
a. There has been compliance with all notice and hearing requirements set forth in
Idaho Code 967-6509,6512, and Meridian City Code ss 11-15-5 and 11-17-5 as
evidenced by the Affidavit of Mailing, and the Affidavit of Publication and Proof of
Posting filed with the staff report.
3. Application and Property Facts
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a. In addition to the application and property facts noted in the staff repOli and the
Planning & Zoning Recommendation for the subject application(s), it is hereby
verified that there are several property owners of record at the time of issuance of
these findings.
4, Required Findings per Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
a, See Exhibit A for the findings required for this application.
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers confelTed upon it by the "Local Land
Use Planning Act of 1975," codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (LC. 967-
6503).
2. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Zoning, Subdivision and
Development Ordinances codified at Titles 11 and 12, Meridian City Code, and all
CUlTent zoning maps thereof. The City of Meridian has, by ordinance, established the
Impact Area and the Amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was
adopted August 6,2002, Resolution No. 02-382 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code
9 11-17 -9.
4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s) received from the govermnental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not
impose expense upon the public ifthe attached conditions of approval are imposed.
6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this Decision, which
shall be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk upon
the applicant, the Planning and Zoning Department, the Public Works Department and
any affected party requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the Legal Description in Exhibit A and the Site Specific
and Standard Comments in Exhibit A. The conditions are concluded to be reasonable
and the applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the
application.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the City Council's authority as provided in Meridian City Code S 12-3-5 and
based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby
ordered that:
I. The Site Specific and Standard Comments are as shown in Exhibit A.
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E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
1. The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, the Owner may
request a regulatory taking analysis. Such request must be in writing, and must be filed
with the City Clerk not more than twenty-eight (28) days after the final decision
concel11ing the matter at issue. A request for a regulatory takings analysis will toll the
time period within which a Petition for Judicial Review may be filed.
2. 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 being a person who has
an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the issuance or denial of
the conditional use permit approval may within twenty-eight (28) days after the date of
this decision and order seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho
Code.
F. Exhibits
Exhibit A: Staff Report
BHctiS>>1 of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the
(/Cfl9~ ,2005.
I / f!:- day of
COUNCIL MEMBER KEITH BIRD
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COUNCIL MEMBER SHAUN WARDLE
COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTINE DONNELL
COUNCIL MEMBER CHARLIE ROUNTREE
MAYOR TAMMY de WEERD
(TIE BREAKER)
Attest:
and City Attorney.
By: ShtullYlirvL-i#0
City Clerk's Office
Dated:
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SUBJECT:
STAFF REPORT
City Council Hearing
Hearing Date: 10/11/2005
Mayor, City Council
Josh Wilson, Associate City Planner
Meridian Crossroads/PresidentiallReagan Rezone
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Rezone of 71.24 Acres from I-L to C-G
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, the City of Meridian, has applied for a rezone (RZ) of 71.24 acres from I-L (Light
Industrial) to C-G (General Service and Retail Commercial). The site is located at the southeast corner of
N. Eagle Road and E. Fairview Avenue. This site is currently a commercial development with retail
stores, restaurants, and vacant land for future commercial development. Portions of the site have been
previously platted as Presidential and Reagan Subdivisions and portions of the site have not been platted.
2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission heard the
item on September 15,2005. At the public hearing they moved to recommend approval.
a.Summary of Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Andy Simons.
ii. In opposition: None.
111. Commenting: None.
IV. Staff presenting application: Josh Wilson.
v. Other staff commenting on application: None.
b.Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
i. None.
c. Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation:
i. None.
d.Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council:
i. None.
3. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
a. Site Address/Location:
SE comer of N. Eagle Rd. and E. Fairview, from Pine Avenue to Records Street
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b. Owner: NA
c. Applicant:
City of Meridian
33 E. Idaho Street
Meridian, Idaho, 83642
d. Representative: N/A
e. Present Zoning: I-L
f. Present Comprehensive Plan Designation: Commercial
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g. Applicant's Statement/Justification (from the submittal material):
In early 199], the subject property received approval from the City of Meridian for a Planned
General Development (PO-G), which allowed a mix of commercial and industrial uses on the
east and west sides of Eagle Road, south of Fairview Avenue. The properties on the west side
of Eagle Road have, for the most part, developed as industrial properties under the PD-G. The
properties on the east side have conversely developed in a strictly commercial nature and
contain uses which are more congruent with a commercial zone. The proposed zoning
amendment is desirable because the 2002 Comprehensive Plan has since determined that the
appropriate development on the subject property is "Commercial", which is defined as: "a full
range of commercial and retail to serve area residents and visitors. Uses may include retail,
wholesale, service and office uses, multi-family residential, as well as appropriate public uses
such as government offices. Rezoning the property from I-L to C-G (General Retail and
Service Commercial) will align the zoning with the current and intended character of the area.
The necessity of the zoning amendment revolves around the fact that the current zoning is
incongruent with the current and intended character of the area. The proposed zoning
amendment will be harmonious with the adjacent propeliies which have already, or are
anticipated to develop with uses similar to those allowed in the C-G zone.
4. PROCESS FACTS
a. The subject application will in fact constitute an 3lmexation and/or rezone as determined by
City Ordinance. By reason ofthe provisions of the Meridian City Code Title] 1 Chapter 16, a
public hearing is required before the City Council on this matter.
b. Newspaper notifications published on: August 29, 2005 and September 12,2005 for Plamling
& Zoning Commission meeting, and September 19, 2005 and October 3,2005 for City
Council meeting.
c. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: August 19, 2005 for Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting, and September 16, 2005 for City Council meeting
d. Applicant posted notice on site by: August 30,2005 for Planning & Zoning meeting, and
October 1, 2005 for City Council meeting.
5. LAND USE
a. Existing Land Use(s): Shopping Center with retail stores and restaurants, and vacant land
b. Description of Character of Surrounding Area: Commercial, residential and office properties
c. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning
1. North: Vacant land, zoned RUT (Ada County)
2. East: Crossroads Subdivision, zoned R-4 and commercial properties, zoned C-C.
3. South: Crossroads Subdivision, zoned R-4 and vacant lands, zoned I-L.
4. West: Commercial properties, zoned I-L.
d. History of Previous Actions: N/A
e. Existing Constraints and Opportunities
1. Public Works
Location of sewer: Existing to buildings.
Location of water: Existing to buildings.
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Issues or concerns: No concerns.
2. Vegetation: Mature landscaping around businesses.
3. Flood plain: NA
4. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: None on site.
S. Hazards: None on site.
6. Proposed Zoning: C-G
7. Size of Property: 7 t .24 acres
8. Description of Use: Commercial
1. Proposed and Required Non-Residential Setbacks:
C-G
Setbacks Required
Street front 15
Street side 0
Side 0
Rear 0
Frontage 0
Maximum height 40'
Maximum coverage 70%
m. Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access (private, public, common drive, etc.):
There are existing accesses to the site from Pine Avenue, Eagle Road and Fairview Avenue.
No new accesses are proposed with the application and any new accesses in the future must be approved
by the Idaho Transportation Department and ACHD.
7. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
The subject property is designated on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map as "Conunercial".
The Comprehensive Plan defines Commercial as: "This designation will provide a full range of
commercial and retail to serve area residents and visitors. Uses may include retail, wholesale, service and
office uses, multi-family residential, as well as appropriate public uses such as government offices.
Within this land use category, specific zones may be created to focus commercial activities unique to their
locations. These zones may include neighborhood commercial uses focusing on specialized service for
residential areas adjacent to that zone,"
The following Comprehensive Plan policies support the proposal (with staff analysis in italics):
e Designate land areas for variety of use (high density, low density, residential,
commercial, industrial, etc.) by adopting the Futme Land Use Map (Chapter VII. Goal II,
Objective A, Action 4).
The Future Land Use Map designates the subject property as Commercial. The current
designation as Light Industrial is consistent with the Future Land Use Map.
e Amend the zoning ordinance and map to implement the provisions of this plan (Chapter
VII, Goal II, Objective A, Action 5).
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The current zoning of the property as Light Industrial is not consistent with the current and
intended use of the property or the Future Land Use kfap.
8. ZONING ORDINANCE
a. Zoning Schedule of Use Control: Meridian City Code 11-2-1 lists retail and restaurants as
permitted uses in the C-G zoning district.
b. Purpose Statement of Zone: C-G General Retail And Service Commercial District: The
purpose 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 COilllected to
the municipal water and sewer systems of the city, and shall not constitute strip commercial
development and encourage clustering of commercial development.
9. ANALYSIS
a. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation
I. RZ Application: Staff finds that the proposed zoning amendment is in the best interest of the
city because the 2002 Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as "Commercial",
which is defined as: "a full range of commercial and retail to serve area residents and visitors.
Uses may include retail, wholesale, service and office uses, multi~family residential, as well as
appropriate public uses such as government offices." Rezoning the property from I-L to C-G
(General Retail and Service Commercial) will align the zoning with the current and intended
character of the area. The necessity of the zoning amendment revolves around the fact that the
current zoning is incongruent with the cun-ent and intended character of the area. The
proposed zoning amendment will be harmonious with the adjacent propelties which have
already, or are anticipated to develop with uses similar to those allowed in the C-G zone.
10. PROPOSED MOTION
Approve
I move to approve File Number RZ-05-018 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of
September 15,2005 with the following modifications to the conditions of approval: (add any proposed
modifications)
Deny
I move to deny File Number RZ-05-018 as presented in the staff rep0l1 for the hearing date of
September 15,2005 for the following reasons: (you must state specific reasons for denial. They should
address how the applicant might re-do the application to gain your recommendation for approval.)
11. EXnffilTS
A. Conditions of Approval
1. Plalming Department
2. Public Works Department
3. Fire Department
4. Police Department
5. Parks Department
6. Sanitary Service Company
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7. Ada County Highway District
B. Legal Description
C. Required Findings from Zoning Ordinance
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A. Conditions of Approval
1. Planning Department
None.
2. Public Works Department
None.
3. Fire Department
None.
4. Police Department
None.
5. Parks Department
None.
6. Sanitary Service Company
None.
7. Ada County Highway District
None.
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C. Legal Description
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RE-ZONE BOUNDARY DESCIUPTION
FOR
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, WAHO
A pareelloc3ted in the NW ~(, of Section 9, Town~hip 3 North, Range I East, Boise Meridian.
Ada County, Idaho. more partieularly described as follow;:;;
BEGTNNING at a brass cap monument m,wking the northwesterly corner of said NW 'l, from
which a 5/8 inch diameter iron pin marking tbe northeasterly corner of said NW '/. bears
S 89"22'10" E a distance of2659,G3 feet;
Thence S 89"22" [0" b along the northerly boundary of s,lid NW Y., a distance of 2023.49 feet to
a point on the centerline of Records Avenue:
Thence. along said centerline the following described courses:
Thence leaving said northerly boundary S 0"25'00" W a distance of 741.14 feet to a
point;
Thence a distance of 72.37 feel along the arc of a 171.75 foot radius curve left, said
curve having a central angle of 24008'33" and a long chord bearing S Ii "39' IT E a
distance of 7 [.84 fee[ to a point;
Thence a distancc of 73.65 !eet along the arc of a 203.61 foot radius curve right, said
curve having a central angle of 20043 '27" and a long ehord bearing S 1 J"21 '49" E a
di~lanec of73.25 leello a point~
Thence leaving said centerline N 89"35'00" W a distance of 1049.60 feet to a poinl;
Thence S I "OW45" W a distance of 62.50 feet to a point:
Thence N E805l '15" W a distance 01'287.81 feet to a point;
Thenee S ["08'45" W a distance of 1073.50 feet to a point on the southerly boundary of said
NW 'iI:
Thence N 89020'42" W a distanee of 729.77 feel to a brass cap marking the southwesterly corner
of said NW !I,;
Thence N [008'42" E a distanec of2649.45 feet to the POINT OF BEGfNNINO.
Prcp;lred by: Glcnn K. Bennett. PLS
Civil Smvey Consultants. incorporatcd
June 15,2005
This parcel contains 71.24 acres.
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D. Required Findings from Zoning Ordinance
I. Annexation and Zoning 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:
Thefollowing is the list of standards found in II-I5-II and analysis by staff
A. Will the new zoning be harmonious with and in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan
and, if not, has there been an application for a Comprehcnsive Plan amcndment;
See Comprehensive Plans and Policies as listed in staff report item #7 above. City Council
supports the zoning and finds the proposal is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
B. Is thc arca included in thc zoning amendmcnt intended to be rezoned in thc futurc;
City Council does not anticipate that the applicant intends to rezone the subject property in the
future.
C. Is thc area included in the zoning amendment intcnded to be developed in the fashion that
would bc allowed under thc new zoning -for example, a residcntial area turning into a
commercial area by means of conditional use permits;
City Council finds that the property has developed in a fashion which is incongruent with the
current zoning and that the proposed rezone would align the zoning of the property with current
and intended nature of the property. The current use of the property as a shopping center with
retail stores and restaurants is consistent with allowed uses in the proposed zone,
D. Has there been a change in the area or adjacent arcas which may dictatc that the area
should bc rezoned. For example, have the streets bcen widened, new railroad access been
devcloped or planncd or adjacent area being developed in a fashion similar to thc proposed
rczone area;
City Council finds that the current use of the property as a shopping center with retail stores and
restaurants is consistent with allowed uses in the proposed zone and is of a nature that is
consistent with current and anticipated surrounding development.
E. Will the proposed uses bc designed, constructed, operated and maintaincd to be
harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intendcd character of the
general vicinity and that such use will not change thc esscntial character of the same arca;
City Council believes that the existing parcels in the area have already developed in a nature that
is harmonious and appropriate to the proposed zone. City Council also finds that the proposed
zoning and the associated uses can be designed and constructed in a manner that will be
harmonious with, and appropriate in appearance with, the existing and intended character of the
surrounding area. City Council does not find that the proposed zoning/uses will adversely change
the essential character of area.
F. Will the proposed uses not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future ncighboring
uses;
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City Council does not anticipate that the proposed rezone will be hazardous as long as the
remaining vacant lands are developed in a manner consistent with City Code.
G. Will the arca be scrved adequately by essential public facilities and scrvices such as
highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage structurcs, refuse disposal, water,
scwer or that the person responsible for the cstablishment of PI'oposed zoning amendmcnt
shaH be able to provide adequately any of such services;
City Council finds that the public services listed above currently exist on the site and are
available to accommodate any future development. The Commission and Council should
reference any written and/or verbal testimony submitted by any public service provider, regarding
their ability to adequately service this project.
H. Will not creatc excessive additional requircments at public cost for public facilities and
services and will not be detrimental to the cconomic welfare of the community;
The primary public costs to serve the future developments will be fire and police facilities and
services. City Council finds 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.
I. Will the proposed uscs not involve uses, activitics, proccsses, materials, equipment and
conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general
welfarc by reason of exccssivc production of traffic, noisc, smoke, fumes, glare or odors;
City Council finds that the existing and anticipated uses on this site will not involve uses that will
create nuisances that would be detrimental to the general welfare of the surrounding area. City
Council does not anticipate the proposed rezone and subsequent uses will create excessive traffic,
noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors.
J. Will the area havc vehicular approaches to thc property which shaH bc so designed as not to
create an interference with traffic on surrounding public streets;
There are existing accesses to the site from Pine Avenue, Eagle Road and Fairview Avenue. No
new accesses are proposed with the application and any new accesses in the future must be
approved by the Idaho Transportation Department and ACHD.
K. Wilt not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural or scenic feature of major
importance; and
City Council finds that the proposed rezone will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of
any natural feature(s) of major importance if developed under these conditions.
L. Is the proposed zoning amendmcnt in thc best interest of thc City of Meridian. (Ord. 592,
11-17-1992)?
The C-G zoning amendment will align the zoning of the property with the CUlTent and intended
nature of development on the property, City Council finds that all essential services are available
or will be provided by the developer to the subject property and will not require unreasonable
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expenditure of public funds. In accordance with the findings listed above, City Council finds that
rezoning this property would be in the best interest or the City.
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