HomeMy WebLinkAboutSouthern Springs Subdivision No. 3 FP-05-059
BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
C/C September 27, 2005
IN THE MATTER OF THE )
APPLICATION OF THE LAND )
GROUP, INC. FOR FINAL PLAT )
APPROVAL OF 3 COMMERCIAL )
BUILDING LOTS ON 1.8 ACRES IN )
A CwG ZONE LOCATED AT THE )
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST )
OVERLAND ROAD AND SOUTH )
MERIDIAN ROAD IN A PORTION )
OF US GOVERNMENT LOT 2 OF T. )
3N., R. IE., SECTION 19 )
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CASE NO. FP-05w059
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
ITY OF MERIDIAN
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This matter coming before the City Council for Final Plat approval pursuant to
Meridian City Code S 12-3-7 on September 27, 2005, and the Council finding that the
Administrative Review is complete from Sonya Watters, Assistant City Planner for the Planning and
Zoning Department, and Michael Cole, Development Services Coordinator for the Public Works
Department, dated: Hearing Date: September 27,2005, to the Mayor and Council, and the Council
having considered the requirements of the preliminary plat the Council takes the following action:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. The Final Plat of "PLAT SHOWING SOUTHERN SPRINGS SUBDIVISION NO.3
LOCATED IN A PORTION OF US GOVERNMENT LOT 2 OF T. 3N., R. IE.,
BOISE MERIDIAN, MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO 2005,
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR SOUTHERN SPRINGS SUBDIVISION NO.3 / (FP-05-059
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HANDWRITTEN DATE: 08/09105, SHEET 1 OF 2, PINNACLE ENGINEERS,
INC.", SOUTHERN SPRINGS, LLC, Developer, is Conditionally Approved subject
to those conditions of Staff comments as set forth in the Memorandum to the Mayor
and City Council from Sonya Watters, Assistant City Planner for the Planning and
Zoning Department and Michael Cole, Development Services Coordinator for the
Public Works Department, dated: Hearing Date: September 27, 2005, listing 18
SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSIFINAL PLAT and 15 GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto marked
Exhibit "A", and consisting of 5 pages, and by this reference incorporated herein,
2. The final plat upon which there is contained the Certification and signature of the
City Clerk and the City Engineer verifying that the plat meets the City's requirements shall
be signed only at such time as:
1. The Plat dimensions are approved by the City Engineer; and
2. The City Engineer has verified that all off-site improvements are completed
and/or the appropriate letter of credit or cash has been issued guaranteeing the
completion of off-site and required on-site improvements.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
AND RIGHT TO REGULATORY TAKINGS ANALYSIS
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 concerning the matter at issue. A
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR SOUTHERN SPRINGS SUBDIVISION NO.3 / (FP-05-059
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request for a regulatory takings analysis will toll the time period within which a Petition for Judicial
Review may be filed.
Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of
Meridian, pursuant to Idaho Code 967-6521. An affected person being a person who has an interest
in real property which may be adversely affected by this decision 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.
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS STAFF REPORT
STAFF REPORT:
Hearing Date: September 27, 2005
Transmittal Date: September 23,2005
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FROM:
Mayor & City Council
Sonya Watters, Assistant City Planner SW
Michael Cole, Development Services Coordinator (Y\ C
TO:
SUBJECT:
Southern Springs Subdivision No.3
Request for a Final Plat Approval of Southern Springs Subdivision No. 3
Consisting of 3 Commercial Building Lots on 1.8 Acres in a C-G Zone by The
Land Group (File# FP-05-059)
We have reviewed this submittal and offer the following comments, as conditions of the applicant. These
conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly modified or deleted by motion of the Meridian
City Council:
APPLICA TION SUMMARY & LOCATION
The applicant, The Land Group, has applied for final plat approval of Southern Springs Subdivision No.
3, This subdivision consists of 3 commercial building lots on 1.8 acres in a C-G zone.
This subdivision is located on the north-east corner of S. Meridian Road and E, Calderwood Drive, in the
NW 1/4 of Section 19, T.3N., R.IE.
The submitted final plat substantially complies with the approved preliminary plat.
Staff recommends approval of Southern Springs Subdivision No. 3 with the comments and conditions
stated in this report.
This application was accepted as complete on August 31, 2005; the standards referenced in this repOlt are
to those standards in effect at that time. They do not refer to the UDC standards adopted on September 15,
2005.
SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
I. Applicant is to meet all terms of the approved annexation (AZ-04-030) and preliminary plat (PP-
04-041).
2, The applicant has indicated that Nampa Meridian Irrigation District will own and maintain the
pressure irrigation system within this development. Evidence of a license agreement with the
Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District shall be submitted prior to a pre-construction meeting
being scheduled,
3. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water. If a creek or well source is not available, a single-point connection to the
culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is used, the developer shall
be responsible for the payment of assessments for the irrigable common areas prior to signature
on the final plat by the Meridian City Engineer.
Exhibit "A"
FP-05-059 Southern Springs Sub3 FP.doc
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CITY OF MERlDIAN PLANNING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS STAFF REPORT
4. Fencing must be in compliance with MCC 12-4-10 and 12-13-15-9.
Temporary construction fencing to contain debris shall be insL:'1l1ed along the boundaries of this
phase unless permanent perimeter fencing already exists at the subdivision boundaries.
4, Sanitary sewer service to this site will be from service line extensions from existing and proposed
mains adjacent to the project. Subdivision designer to coordinate service sizing and routing with
the Public Works Depmtment. Applicant shall execute City of Meridian standard forms of
easements, for any mains that are required to provide service.
5. Water service to this site will be from main line extensions from existing water mains in E,
Calderwood Drive, and from Southern Springs No.2. The applicant will be responsible to
construct water mains to and through this proposed development. Subdivision designer to
coordinate main sizing and routing with the Public Works Department. Applicant shall execute
City of Meridian standard forms of easements, for any mains that are required to provide service.
6. Provide a 20' easement for all public water/sewer main outside of public right of way (include all
water services and hydrants). The description shall be consistent with the graphically depicted
easements on the plat. Submit an executed easement (supplied by Public Works), a legal
description, which must include the area of the easement (marked EXHIBIT A) and an 8I12" x
II" map with bearings and distances (marked EXHIBIT B) for review. Both exhibits must be
sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Land Surveyor. DO NOT RECORD. Add a note to the
plat referencing this document.
7. The existing house and other buildings shall be removed from the site prior to signature on the
final plat by the City Engineer. Under no circumstances will the existing access onto SH-69 be
allowed to continue.
8. The landscape plan, prepared by The Land Group and dated 12/1/04, shall be revised as follows:
a, If curb and gutter are not to be constructed along SH-69, show a 10-foot wide gravel
shoulder adjacent to the edge of asphalt and landscape the remainder with grass per
Ordinance 12- 13-10-9.
b. In the plant schedule, increase the pot size of the Blue Chip Juniperus to 2 gal.
minimum per MCC 12-13-7-3.
c. In the calculations table, correct the lineal feet of street frontage shown along E.
Calderwood Drive to match the plat and the number of street trees required to be
15 trees instead of 14. Add one additional tree within this buffer.
9. Revise or add the following notes on the face of the plat dated 8/9/05, prepared by Pinnacle
Engineers:
(8.) "...is strictly prohibited unless otherwise approved by the City of Meridian and ,^.CHD."
(9.) ". . ,and restrictions of the Southel1l. Springs. .."
(9.) Complete recorded instrument number.
(11.) Complete recorded instrument number.
(*.) Add a note stating a cross-access agreement among all phases of this development
and include instrument number of a recorded easement that dedicates this
easement.
10. As each lot develops, a drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho licensed architect or engineer
Exhibit "A"
FP-05-059 Southern Springs Sub3 FP.doc
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS STAFF REPORT
is required and shall be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-1-91) for all off-street
parking and improve roadways. Storm water treatment and disposal shall be designed in
accordance with Department of Environmental Quality 1997 publication Catalog of Storm Water
Best Management Practices for Idaho Cities and Counties and City of Meridian standards and
policies. Off-site disposal into a surface water is prohibited unless the jurisdiction which has
authority over the receiving stream provides written authorization prior to development plan
approval. The Applicant is responsible for filing all necessary applications with the Idaho
Department of Water Resources regarding Shallow Injection Wells.
11. A permanent public pedestrian easement shall be created for the lots that contain the multi-use
pathway, and recorded prior to issuance of any building permits within the subdivision. The
easement and/or right-of-way shall be sufficient width to cover the IO-foot pathway shown. The
hard surfaced pathway shall be constructed and fully improved prior to the issuance of the first
Certificate of Occupancy for any building within this phase of the subdivision.
Applicant shall work with the City Parks Dept. and conform to the Park's Dept. standards for
construction of the pathway. The Homeowner's Association is responsible for maintenance of all
landscaping adjacent to the pathway.
12. All areas approved as open space shall be free of wet ponds or other such nuisances. All
storm water detention facilities incorporated into the approved open space are subject to MCC 12-
13-14 and shall be fully vegetated with grass and trees. Sand, gravel or other non-vegetated
surface materials shall not be used in open space lots, except as permitted under MCC 12-13-
14, Where the applicant has submitted a preliminary landscape plan and where staff has reviewed
such plan, the landscaping shall be consistent with the preliminary plan with modifications as
proposed by staff. If the storm water detention facility cannot be incorporated into the approved
open space and still meet the standards of MCC 12-13-14, then the applicant shall relocate the
facility. This may require losing a developable lot or developable area. It is the responsibility of
the developer to comply with ACHD, City of Meridian and all other regulatory requirements at
the time of final construction.
13. Complete the Certificate of OWners.
14. The bearing, on the face of the plat, for the northern property line of this development does not
match the bearing called out in the legal description in the Certificate of Owners. The applicant
shall determine the correct bearing and make the necessary corrections to ensure the two
documents are accurate and consistent.
15. The distance, on the face of the plat, for the eastern boundary of this development does not match
the distance called out in the legal description n the Certificate of Owners. The applicant shall
determine the correct distance and make the necessary corrections to ensure the two documents
are accurate and consistent.
16. All required landscaping, irrigation systems and site features shall be installed according to the
approved landscape plan prior to issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy.
17. All landscape buffers along streets, with the exception of local streets, shall be installed prior to
signature on the final plat by the City Engineer. Street buffers on local streets may be installed at
the time of the lot development; installation of such improvements shall not be required at the
time of plat approva1.
Exhibit "A"
FP-05-059 Southern Springs Sub3 PP,doc
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING AND PUBLiC WORKS DEPARTMENTS STAFF REPORT
18. Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved annexation or
preliminary plat does not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for compliance.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or
lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per City Ordinance 12-4-
13. Plans will need to be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users
association (ditch owners), with written approval or non-approval submitted to the Public Works
Department. If lateral users association approval can't be obtained, alternative plans will be
reviewed and approved by the meridian City Engineer prior to final plat signature.
2. Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, fencing installed,
drainage lots constructed, road base approved by the Ada County Highway District and the Final
Plat for this subdivision shall be recorded, prior to applying for building permits.
3, A letter of credit or cash surety n the amount of 110% shall be required for all uncompleted
fencing, landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer ,water, etc., prior to
signature on the final plat.
4. All development improvements, including sewer, fencing, micro-paths, pressurized irrigation and
landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining certificates of occupancy.
5. Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to signature on the final plat
per Resolution 02-374.
6. Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be removed
from their domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9- J -4 and 9-4-8. Wells may be llsed for
non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.
7. All grading of the site shall be preformed in conformance with MCC J 1~12-3H.
8. Compaction test results must be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building
pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
9. Applicant's engineer will be required to submit a signed, stamped statement certifying that all
street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three feet above the highest established
normal groundwater elevation.
10. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the city of Meridian Public Works department.
1 I. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting
that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
12, Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES Permitting that
may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency.
13. All development features shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair
Housing Act.
14. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office,
Exhibit "A"
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15. Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed from the property shall be replaced by installing
additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that were removed.
Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for those trees that have to
be removed,
STAFF RECOMMENDA nON
Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Southern Springs Subdivision No, 3 with the above stated
comments and conditions.
Exhibit "A"
FP-05-059 Southern Springs Sub3 FP.doc
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Mike Cole
From: ken nguyen [ken@thelandgroupinc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 4:24 PM
To: 'Sonya Watters'
Cc: colem@meridiancity.org
Subject: RE: Southern Springs Sub. 3 Final Plat
Sonya and Mike,
All conditions have been accepted.
Thank you.
Ken Nguyen
The Land Group, Inc,
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From: Sonya Watters [mai/to:watterss@meridiancity.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 27,2005 1:24 PM
To: 'ken nguyen'
Subject: Southern Springs Sub. 3 Final Plat
Ken,
Can you please send me a response to our staff report on this project as soon as you can for the
meeting tonight? The City Council is trying to get responses ahead of time now so the meeting
moves along a little quicker.
Thanks,
Sonya Ylllim- trarrers
CITY OF MERIDIAN
Planning & Zoning Dept
660 E. Watertower Ln., Stc. 202
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208)884-5533 Fax: (208)888-6854
9/27/2005
Exhihil "B"