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SUBJECT: Stonehill Church—MDA,RZ,PP, CUP '
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LOCATION: 799 W.Amity Rd.,in the north 1/2 of
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I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Modification to the existing Development Agreement(MDA) (H-2015-0019, Inst.#2016-007090)to allow
for the development of a church on a portion of the property and removal of that property from the original
agreement for inclusion in a new agreement; Rezone(RZ)of 13.49-acres of land from the R-4 to the R-8
zoning district; Conditional use permit(CUP)for a church on 13.21-acres of land in an R-8 zoning district;
and Preliminary Plat(PP) consisting of 4 building lots on 65.43-acres of land in the R-4 and R-8 zoning
districts for Stonehill Crossing Subdivision.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Description Details
Acreage 65.43-acres
Future Land Use Designation Low Density Residential(LDR)
Existing Land Use Rural residential,agriculture with 2 existing homes
Proposed Land Use(s) Commercial(church)—existing residential homes are proposed to remain
Current Zoning — R-4(Medium Low-density Residential)
Proposed Zoning R-8(Medium-density Residential)for the church site(Lot 1,Block 1). The
remaining area (Lots 2-3,Block I and Lot 1,Block 2)will remain R-4(Medium
Low-density Residential)
Lots(#and type;bldg/common) 4 building lots/0 common lots
Phasing plan(#of phases) 1
Number of Residential Units(type 2 existing single-family detached units that will remain
of units)
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Density(gross&net) 0.04 units/acre(R-4 residential portion of the property will be resubdivided in
the future prior to development)
Open Space(acres,total[%]/ NA(residential portion of the property will be resubdivided in the future)
buffer/qualified)
Amenities NA(residential portion of the property will be resubdivided in the
future)
Physical Features(waterways, The Calkins Lateral crosses the western portion of this site and the Belle Sub
hazards,flood plain,hillside) Lateral runs along the southern portion of the east boundary of the site.
Neighborhood meeting date 6/26/23
History(previous approvals) H-2015-0019(South Meridian—Kent&Donna Mills Development
Agreement Inst. #2016-007090, AZ Ordinance#16-1670); ROS #2914
(1994); ROS #10324 (2015)
B. Community Metrics
Description Details
Ada County Highway District
• Staff report(yes/no) Yes
• Requires ACHD No
Commission Action es/no
• TIS(yes/no) No
• Level of Service(LOS) Amity Rd.: Better than"E"
• Trip Generation(estimate) 351 additional vehicle trips/day(19 existing);23 additional vehicle trips/hour
in the PM peak hour 2 existing)
• Existing Conditions
• CIP/IFYWP Capital Improvements Plan(CIP)!Integrated Five Year Work Plan(IFYWP):
• Linder Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 3-lanes from Amity Road to Lake Hazel Road
between 2036 and 2040.
• The intersection of Linder Road and Amity Road is listed in the CIP to be reconstructed as a
dual lane roundabout with a westbound right-tum bypass lane with 4-lanes on the north leg,
4-lanes on the south,4-lanes on the east, and 4-lanes on the west leg between 2036 and
2040,
• The intersection of Amity Road/SH-69 is listed in the CIP to be widened to 6-lanes on the
north leg,6-lanes on the south,7-lanes on the east,and 7-lanes on the west leg and signalized
between 2031 and 2035,
Access(Arterial/Collectors/State There are three(3)existing driveways via W.Amity Rd.,an arterial street—
Hwy/Local)(Existing and one for farm access at the west boundary,one for irrigation district access
Proposed) along the Calkins Lateral and one for the existing homes. An emergency only
access is proposed via Amity and two accesses are proposed via Oak Briar,
the collector street,on Lot 1,Block 1 —one of which will also provide access
to the existing residence on Lot 2,Block 1;a temporary access for the
existing home is proposed on Lot 1,Block 2.The existing farm access and
irrigation district access road are proposed to remain until future
resubdivision of the property.
Proposed Road Improvements • ACHD is requiring dedication of ROW totaling 50' from centerline of Amity
and pavement widening to 17' from centerline with a 3'wide gravel shoulder
along the frontage of the property.
• A roundabout is required at the Amity/Oak Briar intersection.
Fire Service
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• Distance to Fire Station 2.6 miles from Station#6
• Fire Response Time Don't have total response times that meet NFPA 1710 standards or current City
adopted standards.
• Resource Reliability 84%(does meet targeted goal of 80%or greater)
• Risk Identification 4(current resources are not adequate)
• Accessibility Meets all required access,road widths and turnarounds.
• Special/resource needs Will require an aerial device; can meet this need.
• Water Supply 3,000 gallons per minute for 2 hours
• Other Resources
Police Service No comments were received
West Ada School District No comments received
Wastewater
• Distance to Sewer Services
• Sewer Shed
• Estimated Project Sewer ERU's See application
• WRRF Declining Balance 14.61 MGD
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• Impacts/Concerns
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• Distance to Services Available at site
• Pressure Zone 5
• Estimated Project Water ERU's See application
• Water Quality Concerns None
• Project Consistent with Water Yes
Master Plan
• Impacts/Concerns Fire flow modeled at 2,000 GPM.If additional flow is required,contact
Public Works.
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III. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
Kason Wedel, Stonehill Church— 1608 N. Meridian Rd.,Meridian, ID 83686
B. Owners:
Stonehill Church— 1608 N.Meridian Rd.,Meridian,ID 83686
Kent&Donna Mills—799 W.Amity Rd.,Meridian, ID 83642
C. Representative:
Same as Applicant
IV. NOTICING
Planning& Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Newspaper notification
published in newspaper 1/16/2024
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Radius notification mailed to
property owners within 300 feet 1/12/2024
Public hearing notice sign posted
1/12/2024
on site
Nextdoor posting 1/12/2024
V. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS
LAND USE: This property is designated as Low Density Residential(LDR)on the Future Land Use Map
(FLUM)contained in the Comprehensive Plan. This designation allows for the development of single-family
homes on large estate lots at gross densities of three dwelling units or less per acre. These areas often
transition between existing rural residential and urban properties. Developments need to respect agricultural
heritage and resources,recognize view sheds and open spaces, and maintain or improve the overall
atmosphere of the area. The use of open spaces,parks,trails, and other appropriate means should enhance
the character of the area. Density bonuses may be considered with the provision of additional public
amenities such as a park, school, or land dedicated for public services.
TRANSPORTATION: The Master Street Map(MSM) depicts W. Amity Rd. as a residential arterial street
along the northern boundary of this site. A north/south residential collector street is depicted on the MSM
through this property from Amity Rd. to the southern boundary of the site for future extension to the south.
A roundabout is depicted at the Amity Rd./collector street intersection.
ACHD's Roadways to Bikeways Master Plan(BMP)identifies Amity Rd. as an existing Level 1 facility and
future Level 3 facility that will be constructed as part of a future ACHD project. The BMP also identifies
Level 1 facilities on the new collector street within the site which should be constructed consistent with the
MSM and the BMP.
Transit services are not available to serve this site.
PROPOSED USE:The Applicant's proposal to develop a church on this site with future single-family
residential uses is generally consistent with the LDR FLUM designation,which supports residential zoning
in which a church use is allowed as a conditional use and single-family residential densities at 3 or fewer
units per acre are allowed. The portion of the site zoned R-4 is proposed to be platted with"mega"lots for
future resubdivision prior to development. With future resubdivision,the density of the overall area should
be consistent with the density desired of 3 or fewer units per acre in the LDR FLUM designation.
GOALS,OBJECTIVES,&ACTION ITEMS: Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be
applicable to this application and apply to the proposed use of this property(staff analysis in italics):
• "Encourage a variety of housing types that meet the needs, preferences, and financial capabilities of
Meridian's present and future residents."(2.01.02D)
The future residential development will contribute to the variety of housing types available within the
City for present and future residents.
• "Permit new development only where it can be adequately served by critical public facilities and
urban services at the time of final approval, and in accord with any adopted levels of service for
public facilities and services."(3.03.03F)
City water and sewer service is available and can be extended by the developer with development in
accord with UDC 11-3A-21.
• "Require all new development to create a site design compatible with surrounding uses through
buffering, screening,transitional densities, and other best site design practices."(3.07.01A)
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The proposed site design of the church includes perimeter landscaping which should assist in
screening the use from existing and future residential uses in the vicinity. The future redevelopment
of the residential area at densities of three (3) or fewer units per acre should be compatible with
adjacent existing and future uses.
• "Encourage compatible uses and site design to minimize conflicts and maximize use of land."
(3.07.00)
The proposed church and future single-family residential uses should be compatible with existing
and future residential uses in the vicinity which should minimize conflicts and maximize use of land.
• "Integrate the Meridian Pathways Master Plan into the site development review process to ensure
planned paths are built out as adjacent land develops."(3.07.02H)
With future resubdivision of the residential portion of the property, a segment of the City s multi-use
pathway system will be required to be constructed along the Calkins Lateral in accord with the
Pathways Master Plan. In the interim, an easement for the pathway should be recorded with the
proposed subdivision.
• "Locate smaller-scale,neighborhood-serving commercial and office use clusters so they complement
and provide convenient access from nearby residential areas, limiting access to arterial roadways and
multimodal corridors."(3.07.02B)
The proposed church will provide an opportunity for public worship in this portion of the City near
existing and future residential uses.
• "Eliminate existing private treatment and septic systems on properties annexed into the City and
instead connect users to the City wastewater system; discourage the prolonged use of private
treatment septic systems for enclave properties."
With redevelopment of the site, the existing homes are required to connect to City water and sewer
service and the existing septic system and well should be abandoned.
VI. STAFF ANALYSIS
A. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT MODIFICATION(MDA)
The subject property is part of a larger area annexed into the City with the South Meridian annexation
application in 2015 (H-2015-0019). As a provision of annexation, a Development Agreement(DA)was
required between the City and the property owner(Kent&Donna Mills,DA Inst. #2016-007090).
Among other provisions,the DA requires an amendment to the agreement prior to any future
development of the site in order to approve the proposed development plan.
An amendment to the DA is requested for the development of a church on the northeast portion of the
property. The amendment proposes to remove the church property on proposed Lot 1,Block 1 from the
existing DA in favor of a new DA,which will only govern development of the church property. The
remainder of the property,will continue to be governed by the existing DA until such time as the
property develops in the future, at which time the agreement will be amended to include a conceptual
development plan.A legal description for the property subject to the new DA is included in Section
IX.A.
A site plan was submitted,included in Section VIII.E,that shows how the portion of the site subject to
the new DA will develop with a church and associated access,parking and drive aisles. Analysis of this
plan for compliance with UDC standards is included below under Sections VI.C,D. Future
development of this site(proposed Lot 1,Block 1)should be generally consistent with the proposed
site plan, subject to the conditions contained in this report for the preliminary plat and conditional
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use permit as noted below in this section. Staffs recommended DA provisions are included in
Section VIII.A based on the analysis below.
B. REZONE(RZ)
The Applicant proposes to rezone 13.49-acres of land from the R-4 to the R-8 zoning district for the
development of a church, consistent with the LDR FLUM designation as discussed above in Section V.
A legal description and exhibit map for the rezone area is included in Section VIII.A.
A site plan was submitted, included in Section VIII.E that shows how the rezone area is proposed to
develop with a church.
A church is listed as a conditional use in the R-8 zoning district per UDC Table I1-2A-2. Future
development is subject to the dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2A-6 for the R-8 zoning
district.
As noted above,a new DA is proposed for the rezone area.
C. PRELIMINARY PLAT(PP):
The proposed preliminary plat consists of 4 building lots on 65.43-acres of land in the R-4 and R-8
zoning districts for Stonehill Crossing Subdivision. The subdivision is proposed to develop in one(1)
phase if Council approves the request for deferral of certain improvements as noted below.If
Council does not approve the requested deferral,the Applicant would like to develop the plat in
phases.
Proposed Use: A church is proposed to develop on Lot 1,Block 1. There are two(2) existing homes that
are proposed to remain on Lot 2,Block 1 and Lot 1,Block 2. Lot 3,Block 1 and Lot 1,Block 2 are
proposed as"mega"lots to be resubdivided in the future consistent with the density desired in the LDR
FLUM designation. Staff recommends no building permits are allowed to be issued on Lot 3,Block
1; and no building permits except for an accessory structure(s) (if desired)is allowed to be issued
on Lot 1,Block 2 until these lots are resubdivided in the future.
Conceptual Development Plan for Resubdivision: A conceptual development plan was submitted for a
possible site layout for the future resubdivision of Lot 3,Block 1 and Lot 1,Block 2, as shown in Section
VII.D. Future development is not tied to this plan as a DA modification is not proposed or required with
this application. However, requested a development plan be submitted for this area for consideration.
Staff offers the following comments on this plan:
• Dead end streets(i.e. Street C) should not be longer than 500'; however, City Council may
approve a dead end street up to 750' in length where an emergency access is proposed or a large
waterway exists that prevents or makes impractical the extension or other conditions exists as noted in
UDC 11-6C-3B.4.Although an emergency access via W.Amity Rd. is proposed and there is a large
waterway that exists at the east end of the street,the dead end street exceeds 750' at 870' in length.
• Block faces are limited to 750' in length without an intersecting street or alley, except Council
may approve a block face up to 1,200' where block design is constrained by site conditions such as an
abutting arterial street or a large waterway and/or irrigation facility, among other conditions. The
block face on the north side of Street C exceeds the minimum block face length allowed and would
require approval from City Council as proposed.
• Stub streets should be provided to adjacent parcels for future extension and interconnectivity. A
collector street is no longer required at the west end of the site along the southern boundary as the
collector street has been moved to the south in alignment with Quartz Creek St. and is no longer
needed in this location.
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• The Applicant should consult he Irrigation District to see if a pedestrian bridge will be allowed
across the Calkins Lateral.
• A local street should be provided between Lots 1 and 2,Block I from S. Oak Briar St. to the east
end of Lot 2,Block 1, at a minimum,to reduce access points on the collector street and in accord with
UDC 11-3A-3A.3,which requires all subdivisions to provide local street access to any use that
currently takes direct access from an arterial or collector street.
• The Calkins Lateral and the Belle Sub Lateral are required to be piped unless used as a water
amenity or linear open space as defined in UDC 11-IA-1 per UDC 11-3A-6B. The decision-making
body may waive this requirement if it finds that the public purpose requiring such will not be served
and public safety can be preserved.
• If the Calkins Lateral and the Belle Sub Lateral are approved to be left open and not required to
be piped and not improved as a water amenity or linear open space as noted above,fencing will be
required to deter access to the laterals for public safety per the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-6C.
• Common open space and site amenities will be required in accord with the standards set forth in
UDC 11-3G-3 and 11-3G-4.
• Access to the collector(i.e. S. Oak Briar Way) and arterial streets (i.e.W.Amity Rd.)is limited
as set forth in UDC 11-3A-3A,unless otherwise waived by City Council.
Existing Structures/Site Improvements: There are two(2)existing homes and associated accessory
structures on the property that are proposed to remain on Lot 2,Block I and Lot 1,Block 2 as shown on
the aerial map below. The addresses of the existing homes are required to change with development
of the subdivision as they will no longer be directly accessed from Amity Rd.
There are four(4) existing radio towers on the abutting property to the east, depicted as green squares on
the map below,whose easements encroach on this site.
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Existing Easements: There are two(2)existing radio tower easements,recorded in 1945, depicted on
the plat on the east side of Lots I and 3,Block I for the towers shown on the aerial map above. These
easements may limit the placement of underground utilities located within the easements until the towers
are removed at an undetermined date in the future. The proposed location of the church building on Lot
1,Block 1 is outside of these easements.
Request for Deferral of Improvements: Because Lot 3,Block I and Lot 1,Block 2 are not proposed to
develop at this time and are proposed to be resubdivided in the future prior to development,the
Applicant requests deferral of certain improvements typically required with the plat, as follows:
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• Amity Rd. frontage improvements along Lot 1,Block 2(i.e.pavement widening,borrow
ditch/drainage improvements, 10' wide multi-use pathway, street buffer landscaping and
associated overhead and underground utility relocations(see narrative for more information).
(Note: ACHD will require a formal request for a waiver of policy and written support from
the City to defer the road widening and sidewalk until future resubdivision of this lot.)
Staff is amenable to this request if City Council and ACHD finds it appropriate.
• 10' wide multi-use pathway along the east side of the Calkins Lateral on Lot 1,Block 2.
Staff is amenable to this request as this lot will be resubdivided in the future and the pathway can
be constructed with future development. In the interim, the Park's Dept. requests a public
pedestrian easement for the future pathway is provided with subdivision of the property.
Dimensional Standards(UDC 11-2): Future development is required to comply with the dimensional
standards listed in UDC Tables 11-2A-5 for the R-4 zoning district and 11-2A-6 for the R-8 zoning
district. The proposed lots comply with the minimum dimensional standards. The existing homes and
accessory structures on Lot 2,Block 1 and Lot 1,Block 2 appear to comply with the minimum setback
standards of the district.Any structures that do not comply with the minimum setback standards
should be removed prior to submittal of the final plat for City Engineer signature.
Subdivision Design&Improvement Standards: The proposed subdivision is required to comply with
the design and improvement standards listed in UDC 11-6C-3.
Transportation: There are currently no public streets within the site and no stub streets exist to this site.
Amity Rd. is currently a 2-lane roadway with no curb,gutter or sidewalk abutting the site within 50' of
ROW(20-25' from centerline). ACHD is requiring dedication of ROW totaling 50' from the centerline
of Amity Rd. abutting the site and widening of the pavement to 17' from centerline plus a 3' wide gravel
shoulder adjacent to the entire site.
There are three(3)existing access driveways via Amity Rd.—one at the west boundary for farm access,
one for irrigation district access along the Calkins Lateral,and one that provides access to the two(2)
existing residences on the site. The residential driveway will be replaced by the new collector street;the
other two(2)driveways may remain until Lot 1,Block 2 is resubdivided in the future,unless otherwise
required to be removed by ACHD.
A collector street is proposed as depicted on the plat from W.Amity Rd. at the northern boundary of the
site extending to the southern boundary of the site in accord with the Master Street Map (MSM). A
temporary cul-de-sac is required to be constructed at the terminus of the collector street at the
south boundary with a minimum turning radius of 50' as required by ACHD.
The MSM also depicts a multi-lane roundabout at the Amity Rd./Oak Briar Way intersection. The
Applicant is required to dedicate right-of-way(ROW) for construction of the roundabout consistent with
the template shown in the ACHD report.A roundabout exhibit was submitted,included in Section
VIII.B,in accord with this template.
Access(UDC 11-3A-3): Three accesses are proposed to the future church on Lot 1,Block 1. Two(2)
accesses are proposed via the collector street(S. Oak Briar Way) on Lot 1,Block 1; the northern access
is proposed for the church and the southern access is proposed to be a shared access for the church and
the existing residence. The other access at the east end of Lot 1,Block 1 via W. Amity Rd. is proposed is
for emergency access only.
The UDC(11-3A-3) limits access points to collector and arterial streets to improve safety and to ensure
that motorists can safely enter all streets,unless otherwise waived by City Council.Further,the UDC
(11-3A-3A.1)requires all subdivisions to provide local street access to any use that currently takes direct
access from an arterial or collector street.
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Because a subdivision is proposed, Staff recommends a street is constructed from the collector
street(Oak Briar) between Lots 1 and 2,Block 1 to provide local street access to the church and
the existing residence.A cul-de-sac or ACHD/Fire Dept. approved turnaround should be provided
at the end of the street,which should extend to at least the eastern boundary of Lot 2,Block 1 but
may extend further depending on the access needs of the church.This street should be extended in
the future with resubdivision of Lot 3,Block 1.
Staff recommends bollards are constructed with a chain and a Knox padlock at the emergency
access driveway via Amity Rd.to prohibit public access.
Landscaping: A 25-foot wide street buffer is required along W. Amity Rd., an arterial street,measured
from ultimate back of curb location; and a 20-foot wide street buffer is required along S. Oak Briar Way
measured from back of curb. Landscaping is required to be installed within the buffers in accord
with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C.3; the proposed landscape plan should be revised to
comply with these standards.
Landscaping should be provided in parkways in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-17E and
11-3B-7C.
There are some existing trees on the site but they appear to be contained within Lots 2, Block 1 and Lot
1,Block where the existing homes are located.A few trees appear to be located in the area where the
collector street will be extended,which will not require mitigation.
Common Open Space& Site Amenities(UDC 11-3G-3): Because all of the residential portion of the
property except for Lot 2,Block 1 will be resubdivided in the future, Staff recommends the provision of
open space and site amenities is deferred until that time.
Pathways: All pathways should be constructed in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-8 and
11-3B-12C. A multi-use pathway is depicted on the Pathways Master Plan along the east side of the
Calkins Lateral.A 14-foot wide public access easement should be submitted to the City and
depicted on the plat for the multi-use pathway(10' for the pathway+2' shoulder each side). If
permission can be obtained from the Irrigation District,the pathway may be located with their easement;
if not,the pathway shall be located in a separate linear lot outside of the irrigation easement behind the
future rear residential lot lines. Construction of the pathway may be deferred until future development of
Lot 1,Block 2.
Sidewalks(11-3A-17): Minimum 5' wide detached sidewalks are required within street buffers along
collector and arterial streets per UDC 11-3A-17. However,ACHD policy requires a greater width of 10'
along arterial streets; therefore, a 10' wide pathway should be provided as proposed a minimum of 38'
from the centerline of Amity abutting the site.
Waterways: The Calkins lateral crosses the western portion of this site within a 56' wide easement(28'
on each side of the centerline); and the Belle Sub Lateral runs along the southeast portion of the site
within a 50' wide easement(25' on each side of the centerline) as depicted on the plat.
The UDC(11-3A-0)requires all irrigation ditches/laterals crossing the site that aren't being improved
as a water amenity or linear open space as defined in UDC 11-IA-I to be piped or otherwise covered,
unless otherwise waived by City Council. Because both of the waterways on this site lie on lots(i.e.
Lot 3,Block 1 and Lot 1,Block 2)that will be resubdivided in the future prior to development,
Staff recommends the piping of these waterways take place upon resubdivision of these lots.
This property is located in an"area of minimum flood hazard"in flood zone"X" (see FEMA map for
more information).
Fencing: All fencing is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-6C and 11-3A-7.
Fencing is not depicted on the landscape plan.
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Utilities (UDC 11-3A-21): Connection to City water and sewer services is required in accord with UDC
11-3A-21. However,because Lot 3,Block 1 will be resubdivided in the future prior to
development, Staff recommends services are not required to be provided to that lot at this time.
The existing homes on Lot 2,Block 1 and Lot 1,Block 2 are required to connect to City water and
sewer service within 60 days of it becoming available and disconnect from private service, as set
forth in MCC 9-1-4 and 9-4-8.
Street lighting is required to be installed in accord with the City's adopted standards, specifications and
ordinances.
Pressurized Irrigation System (UDC 11-3A-I5): Underground pressurized irrigation water is required
to be provided to each lot within the subdivision per UDC 11-3A-15. However,because Lot 3,Block 1
will be resubdivided in the future prior to development, Staff recommends underground
pressurized irrigation is not required to be provided to that lot at this time.Pressurized irrigation
should be provided to the existing homes on Lot 2,Block 1 and Lot 1,Block 2.
Storm Drainage(UDC 11-3A-18):An adequate storm drainage system is required in all developments
in accord with the City's adopted standards, specifications and ordinances. Design and construction shall
follow best management practice as adopted by the City as set forth in UDC 11-3A-18. A Geotechnical
Investigation Report was submitted with this application.
D. Conditional Use Permit(CUP)
A CUP is proposed for a 52,000+/-square foot(s.f.) church on 13.21-acres of land in an R-8 zoning
district as required by UDC Table 11-2B-2.
Phasing: The church(and associated drive aisles,parking and landscaping)is proposed to develop in
two (2)phases as shown on the phasing plan in Section VIII.E. The first phase will consist of
approximately 40,000 s.f. and the second phase will consist of approximately 12,000 s.f.
Specific Use Standards: Churches are subject to the specific use standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-6, as
follows: "Schools, child daycare services, meeting facilities for clubs and organizations, and other
similar uses not operated primarily for the purpose of religious instruction, worship, government of the
church, or the fellowship of its congregation may be permitted to the extent the activity is otherwise
permitted in the district."
Dimensional Standards: Future development of this site should comply with the dimensional standards
of the R-8 zoning district in UDC Table 11-2A-6.
Access: The extension of the residential collector street(S. Oak Briar Way)shall be completed
with development of the subdivision prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for the church.
Pathway/walkway: A 5' wide pedestrian walkway is proposed as required from the perimeter sidewalk
along Amity and Oak Briar to the main building entrance of the church in accord with UDC 11-3A-
19B.4. The walkways should be distinguished from the vehicular driving surface through the use of
pavers,colored or scored concrete,or bricks.
Minimum 5'wide walkways should be provided in the parking area for any aisle length that is
greater than 150 parking spaces or 200' away from the primary building entrance(s) as set forth in
UDC 11-3A-19B.4c.
Pedestrian connections with pathways should be provided from the church site to future abutting
residential uses to the east and south for interconnectivity.
Sidewalks(UDC 11-3A-1 : All sidewalks around buildings are required to be a minimum of 5' in
width.
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Parking: Off-street parking is required to be provided based on the square footage of the church per the
standards set forth in UDC I1-3C-6B.1 for commercial districts (i.e. 1 space for every 500 s.f, of gross
floor area). Based on a total of 52,000+/-s.£,including the future addition, a minimum of 104 spaces
will be required. The Applicant proposes to provide 545+/-spaces with the first phase and 269+/-spaces
with the second phase,which exceeds the minimum standards by 710+/-spaces.
Parking stalls and drive aisles should comply with the dimensions noted in UDC Table I1-3C-5. Where
parking spaces abut a sidewalk or a perimeter landscape buffer,wheel stops should be provided to
prevent vehicle overhang or the length of the parking space may be reduced 2' if an additional 2' is
added to the width of the sidewalk or the perimeter buffer to total 7' as set forth in UDC 11-3C-5B.4.
The site plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application should depict
dimensions that demonstrate compliance with these standards.
Landscaping: Parking lot landscaping is required to be provided in accord with the standards
listed in UDC 11-3B-8C; the landscape plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance
application should comply with these standards.
Landscaping is required to be provided along all pathways in accord with the standards listed in
UDC 11-3B-12C.
Outdoor Lighting(UDC 11-3A-11): All outdoor lighting is required to comply with the standards listed
in UDC 11-3A-I IC. Light fixtures that have a maximum output of 1,800 lumens or more are required to
have an opaque top to prevent up-lighting;the bulb shall not be visible and shall have a full cutoff shield
in accord with Figure 1 in UDC 11-3A-11C. Details of the site lighting demonstrating compliance
with these standards should be submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application.
Outdoor Service& Equipment Areas(UDC 11-3A-12): Outdoor utility meters, HVAC equipment,
trash dumpsters,trash compaction and other service functions should be incorporated into the overall
design of buildings and landscaping so that the visual and acoustic impacts of these functions are fully
contained and out of view from adjacent properties and public streets. Safe access and adequate
lighting should be provided in these areas. The site plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning
Compliance application should demonstrate compliance with these standards.
Building Elevations: Conceptual building elevations of the proposed 2-story church structure are
included in Section VIII.G. Building materials consist of a mix of stucco,vertical rough sawn NICHI14A
architectural wall panels and corrugated painted metal panels in horizontal orientation. These elevations
have not been reviewed for compliance with the design standards in the Architectural Standards Manual
and are not approved with this application. Review will take place with submittal of a design review
application with a Certificate of Zoning Compliance application prior to submittal of a building permit
application.
Certificate of Zoning Compliance(CZC): A CZC application is required to be submitted and approved
for the proposed church prior to submittal of a building permit application.
Design Review: A Design Review application should be submitted concurrently with the CZC
application for approval of the design of the proposed structure. Compliance with the design standards in
the Architectural Standards Manual is required.
VII. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed DA modification,rezone,preliminary plat and CUP with the
provisions in Section IX in accord with the Findings in Section X.
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VIII. EXHIBITS
A. Rezone Legal Description and Exhibit Map/Property Subject to New Development Agreement
Description for
R-8 Zone
Stonehill Crossing Subdivision
Jum 30, 2023
A portion of the North 112 of Saction 36_ Township 3 North, Flange 1 vlfesi,
Boise Meridian, City of Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, more particularly described as
follows:
Commencing at the North 114 corner of said Section 35 from which the
Northwest corner of said Section 36 bears North WS220"West,2,650.91 feet;thence
on the north line of said Section 36,South 89604'30" East, 38.65 feet to the POINT OE
BEGINNING:
thence continuing, South 89'04'30"East, 478.26 feet;
thence leaving said north line, South 00055'30"West,25.00 feet;
thence South 46"31'08"East, 432.13 feet;
thence South 26°33'19"East, 434.46 feet;
thence South 33'50'10"West, 27.62 feet;
thence North 89'04'30-West, 1046.69 feet,
thence North 00'32'48"East, 50.50 feet:
thence 246.16 feet on the are of a curve to the right, having a radius of 000.00
feet,a central angle of 17°33'29",and a long chord which bears North 09'19'32" East,
244.20 feet;
thence 244.86 feet on the arc of a curve to the left,having a radius of 800.00
feet,a central angle of 17°32'10", and a long chord which bears North 09"2912" East,
243.89 feet;
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IX. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. PLANNING DIVISION
1. Development Agreement Modification
1.1 The amended DA shall be signed by the property owner and returned to the Planning Division within
six(6)months of the City Council approval of the Findings. The DA shall, at minimum, incorporate
the following provisions:
a. Future development of this site shall be generally consistent with the site plan and conceptual
building elevations included in Section VIII and the provisions contained herein that are
applicable to Lot 1, Block 1, Stonehill Crossing Subdivision.
b. The future use of this site is limited to a church or place of religious worship and associated
accessory uses as allowed by UDC 11-4-3-6. Any change to the use shall require a modification
to the agreement.
c. The new north/south residential collector street(S. Oak Briar Way) shall be constructed in its
entirety prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for the church.
d. The final plat in which the subject property lies shall be recorded prior to issuance of Certificate
of Occupancy for the proposed church.
2.Preliminary Plat
2.1 The final plat shall include the following revisions:
a. Depict a minimum 25-foot wide street buffer along W.Amity Rd., an arterial street, in a
common lot or a permanent dedicated buffer easement maintained by the property owner in
accord with UDC 11-3B-7C.2a. The buffer shall be measured from the ultimate curb location as
anticipated by ACHD.
b. Depict a minimum 20-foot wide street buffer along both sides of S. Oak Briar Way, a collector
street,measured from back of curb, in a common lot or a permanent dedicated buffer easement
maintained by the property owner or homeowner's association in accord with UDC 11-3B-
7C.2a.
c. Depict a temporary cul-de-sac at the south end of the collector street(S. Oak Briar Way)with a
minimum turning radius of 50' as required by ACHD.
d. Graphically depict a 14' wide public pedestrian easement along the Calkins Lateral on Lot 1,
Block 2 and include the recorded instrument number of the easement.
e. Include a note stating direct lot access via W.Amity Rd. is prohibited except for the existing
driveways on Lot 1, Block 2 for farm and irrigation access and the emergency only access on
Lot 1,Block 1 (unless otherwise restricted by ACHD).
f. Include a note stating direct lot access via S. Oak Briar Way is prohibited except for a temporary
access for the existing home on Lot 1,Block 2,which shall be removed upon resubdivision of
that lot in the future.At that time, access shall be provided from an internal local street if the
home remains on a lot in the subdivision. The location of this access(curb cut)shall be depicted
on the plat.
g. Depict a local street off S. Oak Briar Way between Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 for local street access
to these lots in accord with UDC 11-3A-3. This street shall extend at a minimum,to the east
boundary of Lot 2,Block 1 and shall be extended with future resubdivision of Lot 3,Block 1 in
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the future.A turnaround shall be provided at the end of the street that meets ACHD and Fire
Dept. standards.
h. All sidewalks and parkways shall comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-17.
2.2 The landscape plan submitted with the final plat shall include the following revisions:
a. Depict landscaping within the 20' wide street buffer along S. Oak Briar Way; and within the 25-
foot wide street buffer along W. Amity Rd. on Lot 1,Block 1 in accord with the standards listed
in UDC 11-3B-7C.3. The street buffer along Amity Rd. on Lot 1, Block 2 is deferred until future
resubdivision of that lot.
b. Include a calculations table that demonstrates compliance with the aforementioned street buffer
requirements, including required vs.provided number of trees,percentages and tree
classifications.
c. Landscaping shall be depicted in parkways in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-
17E.
2.3 All existing structures that do not comply with the setbacks of the R-4 zoning district in UDC Table
11-2A-5 shall be removed from the site prior to submittal of the final plat for City Engineer
signature.
2.4 Comply with the subdivision design and improvement standards listed in UDC 11-6C-3.
2.5 The existing homes on Lot 2,Block 1 and Lot 1,Block 2 shall connect to City water and sewer
service within 60 days of it becoming available and disconnect from private service as set forth in
MCC 9-1-4 and 9-4-8.
2.6 The addresses of the existing homes shall change with recordation of the subdivision.
2.7 No building permits shall be issued on Lot 3,Block 1 until this lot is resubdivided in the future; and
no building permits shall be issued on Lot 1,Block 2 except for accessory structures associated with
the primary residence.
2.8 A 14-foot wide public access easement shall be submitted to the City and depicted on the plat for the
10' wide multi-use pathway along the east side of the Calkins Lateral(10' for the pathway+2'
shoulder each side).If permission can be obtained from the Irrigation District, the pathway may be
located with their easement; if not, the pathway shall be located in a separate linear lot outside of
the irrigation easement behind the future rear residential lot lines.
2.9 Underground pressurized irrigation water shall be provided to Lots 1 and 2,Block 1 and the existing
home on Lot 1,Block 2 with development of the subdivision as set forth in UDC 11-3A-I5;
underground pressurized irrigation is not required to be provided to Lot 3,Block 1 until
resubdivision of this lot occurs in the future.
2.10 Connection to City water and sewer services is required for the proposed church on Lot 1,Block 1
and the existing homes on Lot 2,Block 1 and Lot 1,Block 2 in accord with UDC 11-3A-21; services
are not required to be provided to Lot 3,Block 1 until resubdivision of this lot occurs in the future.
2.11 The frontage improvements along Amity Rd. on Lot 1,Block 2(i.e.pavement widening,borrow
ditch/drainage improvements, 10' wide multi-use pathway, street buffer landscaping and associated
overhead and underground utility relocations is deferred until resubdivision of this lot in the future.
(Note:ACHD will require a formal request for a waiver ofpolicy and written support from the City
to defer the road widening and sidewalk until future resubdivision of this lot.)
2.12 The piping of the Calkins Lateral and the Belle Sub Lateral,which lie on Lot 1,Block 2 and Lot 3,
Block 1,respectively, is deferred until resubdivision of these lots in the future.
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2.13 The two(2) driveways on Lot 1,Block 2 via Amity Rd.,used for farm and irrigation access, may
remain until resubdivision of this lot in the future unless otherwise required by ACHD to be closed;
access will be evaluated at that time.
2.14 Construction of the 10' wide multi-use pathway required along the east side of the Calkins Lateral
on Lot 1,Block 2 per the Pathways Master Plan is deferred until resubdivision of this lot in the
future.
2.15 A sign shall be erected at the terminus of the collector stub street(S. Oak Briar Way)that states
the street will be extended and widened in the future as required by ACHD.
2.16 Approval of a preliminary plat shall become null and void if the applicant fails to obtain the city
engineer's signature on the final plat within two(2)years of the approval of the preliminary plat.
Upon written request and filing by the applicant prior to the termination of the period,the director
may authorize a single extension of time to obtain the city engineer's signature on the final plat not
to exceed two (2)years.Additional time extensions up to two(2)years as determined and approved
by the City Council may be granted.With all extensions,the director or City Council may require
the preliminary plat,combined preliminary and final plat or short plat to comply with the current
provisions of this title.
3. Conditional Use Permit
3.1 The site plan and landscape plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application shall
be revised as follows:
a. All outdoor utility meters,HVAC equipment,trash dumpsters,trash compaction and other service
functions shall be incorporated into the overall design of buildings and landscaping so that the visual
and acoustic impacts of these functions are fully contained and out of view from adjacent properties
and public streets as set forth in UDC I1-3A-12. Safe access and adequate lighting should be provided
in these areas.
b. The pedestrian walkways from the perimeter sidewalks along W.Amity Rd. and S. Oak Briar Way
to the main building entrance shall be distinguished from the vehicular driving surface through the
use of pavers, colored or scored concrete, or bricks as set forth in 11-3A-19B.4.
c. Depict pedestrian pathway connections from the church site to future abutting residential uses to the
east and south for interconnectivity; landscaping shall be depicted along all pathways in accord with
the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-12C.
d. Depict minimum 5' wide walkways in parking areas for any aisle length that is greater than 150
parking spaces or 200' away from the primary building entrance(s) in accord with UDC 11-3A-
19B.4c.
e. Depict bollards with a chain and a Knox padlock as required by the Fire Dept. across the emergency
access driveway via Amity Rd. on Lot 1,Block 1 to prohibit public access.
f. Depict dimensions for parking stalls and drive aisles that comply with the dimensions noted in UDC
Table 11-3C-5. Where parking spaces abut a sidewalk or a perimeter landscape buffer,wheel stops
should be provided in parking stalls to prevent vehicle overhang; or,the length of the parking stalls
may be reduced 2' if an additional 2' is added to the width of the sidewalk or the perimeter buffer to
total 7' as set forth in UDC 11-3C-5B.4.
g. Depict landscaping in the parking lot in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-8C.
3.2 Compliance with the standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-6 Church or Place of Religious Worship is
required.
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3.3 Direct access via W.Amity Road is prohibited except for emergency only access on Lot 1,Block 1 and
the existing farm access at the west boundary of the site and the irrigation district access along the
Calkins Lateral on Lot 1,Block 2,unless otherwise approved by City Council.
3.4 Future development of this site shall comply with the dimensional standards of the R-8 zoning district in
UDC Table 11-2A-6.
3.5 Details of the lighting proposed on the site shall be submitted that demonstrate compliance with the
standards listed in UDC 11-3A-11.
3.6 A Certificate of Zoning Compliance(CZC) application shall be submitted and approved for the proposed
church use and site layout prior to submittal of a building permit application.
3.7 A Design Review application shall be submitted concurrently with the CZC application and approved for
the proposed structure prior to submittal of a building permit application. The design of the proposed
structure shall comply with the standards listed in the Architectural Standards Manual.
3.8 The conditional use permit is valid for a maximum period of two (2)years unless otherwise approved by
the City.During this time,the Applicant shall commence the use as permitted in accord with the conditions
of approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval, and acquire building permits
and commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or in the ground as set forth in UDC
11-5B-6.A time extension may be requested as set forth in UDC 11-5B-6F.
B. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=316105&dbid=0&repo=Meridian City
C. MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT
https://weblink.meridianciN.orglWebLinkIDocView.aspx?id=316107&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCiU
D. NAMPA&MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT(NMID)
https://weblink.meridianciU.oLvlWebLinkIDocView.aspx?id=324861&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCiu
E. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY(DEQ)
https://weblink.meridianciU.orglWebLinkIDocView.aspx?id=317458&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCiU
F. COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST IDAHO
https://weblink.meridiancity.orglWebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=329876&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCit y
G. PARK'S DEPARTMENT
https://weblink.meridianciU.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=316108&dbid=0&repo=Meridian City
H. BOISE PROJECT BOARD OF CONTROL
https://weblink.meridiancity.oty WeUink/Doc View.aspx?id=324823&dbid=0&repo=Meridian City
I. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT(ACHD)—to be updated based on the revised plat
https://weblink.meridiancity.oty WeUink/Doc View.aspx?id=316109&dbid=0&repo=Meridian City
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X. FINDINGS
A. Annexation and/or Rezone(UDC 11-513-3E)
Required Findings: Upon recommendation from the commission,the council shall make a full
investigation and shall, at the public hearing,review the application. In order to grant an annexation
and/or rezone,the council shall make the following findings:
1. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan;
Stafffinds the Applicant's request to rezone a portion of the subject property to the R-8 zoning district
for the development of a church is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan per the analysis
in Section V.
2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district,
specifically the purpose statement;
Stafffinds the proposed map amendment to the R-8 zoning district will allow the proposed church as
a conditional use.
3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare;
Stafffinds the proposed map amendment should not be detrimental to the public health, safety and
welfare as the proposed church use should be compatible with adjacent existing and future single-
family residential homes/uses in the area.
4. The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any
political subdivision providing public services within the city including,but not limited to,
school districts; and
Stafffinds City services are available to be provided to this development and the proposed church
use will not impact the school district.
5. The annexation(as applicable)is in the best interest of city.
This finding is not applicable as the request is for a rezone, not annexation.
B. Conditional Use Permit(UDC 11-513-6E)
The Commission shall base its determination on the Conditional Use Permit requests upon the following:
1. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the dimensional and
development regulations in the district in which the use is located.
Stafffinds Lot 1, Block I where the church is proposed will be large enough to accommodate the
proposed use and dimensional and development regulations of the R-8 zoning district(see Analysis,
Section V for more information).
2. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in accord with
the requirements of this Title.
Stafffinds that the proposed church use will be harmonious with the Comprehensive Plan as noted
in Section V and is allowed as a conditional use in UDC Table I1-2A-2 in the R-8 zoning district.
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3. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance will be compatible with other uses in the
general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such
use will not adversely change the essential character of the same area.
Staff finds the proposed design of the development, construction, operation and maintenance of the
church should be compatible with existing and future residential uses in the general vicinity and that
such use should not adversely change the character of the area. The proposed church should provide
more options for public worship for area residents in this area of the City.
4. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed, will not adversely
affect other property in the vicinity.
Staff finds that if the applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this report, the proposed use
will not adversely affect other property in the area.
5. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as
highways,streets,schools,parks,police and fire protection,drainage structures,refuse disposal,water,
and sewer.
Staff finds that essential public services are available to this property and that the use will be
adequately served by these facilities. Police and Fire currently provides service to this property.
C. Preliminary Plat(UDC 11-613-6)
In consideration of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat, or short plat,the decision-
making body shall make the following findings: (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
1. The plat is in conformance with the comprehensive plan and is consistent with this unified
development code; (Ord. 08-1372, 7-8-2008, eff. 7-8-2008)
Staff finds the proposed plat is in conformance with the UDC and generally conforms with the
Comprehensive Plan.
2. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to accommodate the
proposed development;
Staff finds public services are currently provided and/or can be made available to the subject
property and will be adequate to accommodate the proposed development.
3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the city's capital
improvement program;
Staff finds the proposed plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with
the City's capital improvement program.
4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
Staff finds there is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development.
5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare; and
Stafffinds the proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general
welfare.
6. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005,
eff. 9-15-2005)
Staff is unaware of any significant natural, scenic or historic features that need to be preserved
with this development.
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