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BUILDING COMMUNITY PLANNING ENGINEERING & SURVEYING PERMITTING
December 13, 2023
Stacy Hersh
Meridian City Planning Department
33 E Broadway Avenue #102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: H-2023-0049 /Parcel#S 1215233650/Avani Neighborhood Subdivision
Stacy,
The City of Meridian has requested feedback regarding the proposed annexation with rezone to
R-15 (Medium-high Density Residential) for the Avani Neighborhood Subdivision, which will
consist of 256 attached and detached single-family dwelling units on 33.71 acres on Parcel
#S 1215233650, generally located south of Franklin Road and east of Black Cat Road.
Ada County is supportive of the application due to the proximity of the site to existing public
services. Goal 2.2f of the Ada County Comprehensive Plan encourages residential development
to occur at urban densities within Areas of City Impact where public facilities are available. The
proposed zoning of R-15 (Medium-high Density Residential) is compatible with the Future
Land Use Map of the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, as adopted by Ada County,within the Ten
Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan, which designates the site as Medium-high Density
Residential, a designation which should include a mix of housing types at densities of eight to
fifteen units per acre. As the proposed application will consist of a mix of attached, detached,
and alley-loaded single-family homes at a density of 7.59 dwelling units per acres, while lower
than the 8-15 dwelling units per acre, the proposed application does provide for a mix of
residential types and is supported by Goal 2.01.00, which supports diverse housing options
suitable for various income levels, household sizes, and lifestyle preferences. Therefore, the
application is consistent with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
The layout of the development also complies with many of the goals of the Meridian
Comprehensive Plan with the proposal to dedicate over 19% of the site as open space, with a
pool, play structures, climbing dome and rocks, a dog park, and two pickle ball courts, are
supported by Goal 2.02.00, which encourages ample open space and generous amenities; Goal
2.01.01E which encourages opportunities for physical activity to be provided with new
development; and Goal 3.07.02A, which encourages usable open space to be incorporated into
residential subdivisions. The proposal to provide pathways and walkability throughout the site
with connections to the regional pathway system is supported by Goal 4.04.01A, encouraging
new development and subdivision connect to the pathway system.
The proposed mid-mile collector street, W Vanguard Way,to be constructed abutting the south
boundary and stubbing to the east property line is consistent with Goal 6.014.03B, which
requires collector roadways at/near the mid-mile location consistent with ACHD's Master
Street Map (MSM); and Goal 6.01.02C, encouraging street connections to underdeveloped
adjacent properties.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
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Stacey Yarrington
Community&Regional Planner
Ada County Development Services