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July 6,2023
Project No.: 20-023
Mr. Bill Parsons, Planning Supervisor
City of Meridian
Community Development Department
33 E. Broadway Ave.,Ste. 102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: Sessions Parkway—Meridian, ID
Development Agreement Modification Application
Dear Mr. Parsons:
On behalf of GFI—Meridian Investments, LLC.,we are pleased to submit the attached applications and required
supplements for a development agreement modification for the approved Sessions Parkway Subdivision.
Site and Background Information
The subject property is approximately 5.32 acres and is comprised of one parcel, identified as parcel number
S1104233650 and address 2700 N Eagle Road in Meridian. The site is located north of East River Valley Street,
south of Ustick Road,east of Eagle Road,and west of Records Avenue.
Currently the Property is subject to a •s,f mr P
Development Agreement, which is
Instrument No. 2017-121321. In
January 2023, a development
agreement modification and
preliminary plat was approved for thej
site (file no. H-2022-0046). The
associated Development Agreement
was recorded as Inst. No. 2023-
033831.
This application proposes to modify a
condition included with the most -
recent approval to allow the applicant
the opportunity to obtain a building
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permit and for all future users to obtain
certificate of zoning compliance and
design review approval prior to plat �.�"1� .". 1.77
recordation. A request to modify the - -' -- -
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25-foot landscape buffer required ry 1
abutting the multi-family use to the
east is also included.
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Development Agreement Modification
The DA and findings associated with file no. H-2022-0046 include a provision governing the development of
the Property,which we are requesting to revise in the revised development agreement,specifically:
VIII.A.1b. The subject property shall be subdivided prior to submittal of the first Certificate of Zoning
Compliance application for the site.
The applicant requests that this condition be modified to allow a building permit for one of the proposed lots
prior to plat recordation. In addition,the applicant requests to allow all future users the opportunity to obtain
certificate of zoning compliance and design review prior to plat recordation.There are several details related to
improvements required along SH-55 that could extend typical reviews and timeframes expected with recording
a final plat. Since coordination of improvements required to SH-55 and the approval of related construction
plans are contingent upon approval from outside agencies, the applicant requests the flexibility to work with
potential tenants before recordation.
Proposed Revised Condition
VIII.A.1b. The subject property a I I he s14bdi.,:, edpr e.p t oe,;uA,.itkai 4 th e{:-st Ger-&f4 at c ZePH'49
Gengp ^^Le^Gpp4eetien f^r the site may obtain one building permit prior to plat
recordation.Subsequent proposed uses within the subdivision may submit certificate of
zoning compliance and design review application prior to plat recordation.
Through site plan development for an extended stay hotel concept(as contemplated with Option#2 in
the DA),it has been determined that the 25-foot landscape buffer required as part of the existing DA is
not feasible.The extended stay hotel will be processing a Conditional Use Permit application to permit the
hotel use and associated site plan.The CUP will be submitted under the same owner but with a different
developer that is working with Wyndham on the hotel concept.
The applicable DA condition is noted below:
VIII.A.1c. A 25 foot wide buffer shall be installed along the eastern boundary of the site adjacent to
the future residential uses,landscaped per the standards listed in UDC 11-38-9C, unless
otherwise modified by City Council. Construction of the buffer may take place with lot
development.
As part of the present MDA application,the owner requests to modify the landscape buffer requirement
to the adjacent residential use to reflect the current site plan.The hotel site plan has been revised to
optimize open space and pedestrian connections throughout the western part of the site and adjacent to
the building to benefit future hotel guests and employees.The space available to accommodate a buffer
to the east has been decreased slightly,with approximately 8'—12'available along the eastern boundary.
A site plan depicting the proposed buffer width has been included herein for review.
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Conclusion
The Sessions Parkway project will complement surrounding residential and commercial uses and is consistent with
the City's goals for this area. Improvements planned along SH-55, consolidation of access points and potential
users will benefit the area and complete an undeveloped section of commercial property.Allowing the applicant
the opportunity to work with tenants prior to plat recordation will enable them the flexibility needed with tenants
and potential users in today's market.
Should you have questions or require further information in order to process these applications, please feel free
to contact me.
Sincerely,
KM Engineering,LLP
Stephanie Hopkins
Land Planning Manager
cc: GFI—Meridian Investments, LLC.
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