HomeMy WebLinkAboutSicily Subdivision FP-05-065
BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
C/C November 9, 2005
IN THE MATTER OF THE )
APPLICATION OF LANDMARK )
ENGINEERING AND PLANNING )
FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF )
74 BUILDING LOTS AND 5 )
COMMON LOTS ON 19.72 ACRES )
IN AN R-8 ZONE LOCATED )
SOUTH OF EAST VICTORY ROAD )
AND WEST OF SOUTH LOCUST )
GROVE ROAD IN A PORTION OF )
THE SW ~ OF THE NE ~ OF T. 3N., )
R. IE., SECTION 30 )
)
CASE NO. FP-05-065
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
This matter coming before the City Council for Final Plat approval pursuant to
Unified Development Code 11-6B-3 on November 9} 2005, and the Council finding that the
Administrative Review is complete from Sonya Watters} Assistant City Planner for the Planning and
Zoning Depmiment, and Michael Cole, Development Services Coordinator for the Public Works
Depmiment} dated: Hearing Date: November 9, 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 SICILY SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN A
PORTION OF THE SW 1f4 OF THE NE 14 OF T. 3N., R. IE.} SECTION 30, BOISE
MERIDIAN, MERIDIAN} ADA COUNTY, IDAHO 2005} HANDWRITTEN
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR SICILY SUBDIVISION / (FP-05-065)
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DATE: 10/18/05, SHEET 1 OF 3, LANDMARK ENGINEERING AND
PLANNING, INC."} 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: November 9} 2005, listing 13 SITE SPECIFIC
REQUIREMENTS/FINAL PLAT and 15 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, a true and
correct copy of which is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A'\ and consisting of 4
pages, and by this reference incorporated herein} and the response letter from
Landmark Engineering and Planning, Inc., a true and correct copy of which is
attached hereto marked Exhibit "B" and consisting of 1 page} 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
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR SlCIL Y SUBDIVISION / (FP-05-065)
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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 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 S 67-6521. 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.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the
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day
of c/J~o VvrnJ.1Vv
,2005.
Attest:
City Attorney.
By:
Sno.l) an Svli\'d~
Dated:
lZ-05'-OS
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR SICILY SUBDIVISION / (FP-05-065)
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS STAFF REPORT
STAFF REPORT:
Hearing Date: November 9, 2005
Transmittal Date: November 2, 2005
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Mayor & City Council
Sonya Watters, Assistant City Planner ~
Michael Cole, Development Services Coordinator
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SUBJECT:
Sicily Subdivision
Request for a Final Plat Approval of Sicily Subdivision Consisting of 74 Single-
family Residential Building Lots and 5 Common Area Lots on 19.72 Acres in an
R-8 Zone by Landmark Engineering & Planning, Inc. (File# FP-05-065)
We have reviewed this submittal and offer the following comments, as conditions of the applicant. These
comments and conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly modified or deleted by motion of
the Meridian City Council:
APPLICATION SUMMARY & LOCATION
The applicant, Landmark Engineering & Planning, Inc., has applied for final plat approval of Sicily
Subdivision. This subdivision includes 74 sing]e~fami]y residential building lots and 5 common area lots
on 19.72 acres in an R-8 zone. The gross density of this phase is 3.75 dwelling units per acre and the net
density is 4.81 dwelling units per acre.
This subdivision is located approximately Y4 mile south of E. Victory Road and Yi mile west of S. Locust
Grove Road, in the NE Yi of Section 30, T.3N., R. t E.
The common area lots proposed within Sicily Subdivision will consist of landscaping and open space.
Some of the amenities proposed within the common lots include pathways and a half court basketball
court.
The final plat submitted for this phase substantially complies with the approved preliminary plat.
Staff recommends approval of Sicily Subdivision with the comments and conditions stated in this report.
SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1. Applicant is to meet all terms of the approved annexation (AZ-05-014) and preliminary
plat (PP-05-0 16) for this site.
2. It appears to staff that the pressurized irrigation system is to be owned and maintained by
Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District. If Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District is to
own and maintain this system then evidence of a license agreement shall be submitted
prior to scheduling of a pre-construction meeting.
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 utilized, the
Exhibit "A"
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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.
4. Revise the landscape plan} dated 9/26/05) prepared by Jensen Belts Associates, as
follows:
a. Include a detail of the proposed fencing with construction materials shown
b. Include contours for storm drainage areas
Submit 3 fid/-size copies of the revised landscape plan to the Planning Department prior
to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer.
5. All fencing shall comply with UDC 11-3A-6 and 11-3A-7.
6. Sanitary sewer service and municipal water to this site shall be via extensions from the
Roseleaf and Chatsworth developments to the east. These developments are currently
under construction and the City of Meridian does not guarantee service in the timelines
established in the UDC.
7. The applicant will be responsible to construct the sewer and water mains to and through
this proposed development} thereby making them available to adjacent properties.
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.
8. There appears to be a discrepancy between the bearing called out on the eastern boundary
of this development and the bearing of record from the neighboring plats. Prior to the
City Engineer's signature of the final plat, the applicant shall confirm that the bearings of
record of adjacent platted subdivisions comply with the bearings of boundaries common
to this development, or denote bearings of record on the plat.
9. The storm drainage on this site is being indicated to be routed to an infiltration pond) with
any overflow being divelied to a ditch located on the northern boundary of this property.
The applicant shall submit evidence from the ditch owner that they have pernlission to
use the ditch. Additionally} the applicant shall enter into a discharge agreement with the
entity having jurisdiction over the receiving waters.
10. Revise or add the following notes on the face of the plat dated 10118/05} prepared by
Landmark Engineering & Planning, Inc., as follows:
(IO.) Complete recorded instrument number
(*.) Add a note stating, "The bottom elevation of structural footings shall be set a
minimum of 12-inches above the highest established normal ground water
elevation. "
11. All areas approved as open space shall be free of wet ponds or other such nuisances. All
stormwater 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
Exhibit "A"
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non-vegetated surface materials shall not be used in open space lots, except as pemlitted
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 stormwater 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.
12. Complete the Certificate of Owners.
13. Staffs 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
I. 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 in 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 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. Wells may be used for
non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.
7. One-hundred-watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights will be required at locations designated by
the Public Works Department. All streetlights shall be installed at subdivider's expense. Typical
locations are at street intersections and/or fire hydrants. Final design locations and quantity are
determined after power designs are completed by Idaho Power Company. The street light
contractor shall obtain design and permit from the Public Works Department prior commencing
installations.
Exhibit "A"
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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.
II. 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.
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 RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Sicily Subdivision (FP-05-065) with the above stated
comments and conditions.
Exhibit "A"
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MARK
(; & PLANNING, INC.
104 9th Ave. South, Suite C
Namp9 ill, 83651
Ph: (208) 442-6300 · Fax: (208) 466-0944
To: Anna Canning, Director
Meridian Planning Department
660 E. Watertowef, Suite 202
Meridian, lD 83642
Date: November 08, 2005
Re: Sicily Subdivision
Final plat
Dear Anna;
We are requesting final plat approval for 74 res,identiallots and 5 common lots on approximately
19.72 acres. The site is located generally Y4 mile south of Victory Rd. and ~ mile west of Locust
Grove Rd.
. We are in concurrence with the staff report and conditions of approval.
As a point of clad,ficatio11} the Ridenbaugh Canal near the west boundary will remain an open
waterway and will not be tiled. The waiver from tiling the canal was previously approved by the
City Council with the annexation and preliminary plat.
If you have any questions or comments .J:egarding this request, p.lease contact me at (208) 442~
6300.
Sincere.ly,
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Clinton 3. Boyi~, ..\ICP
Cc: Bruce Blaser