HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-13 Regular Meeting
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Minutes
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
PRESENT
Councilman Doug Taylor
Councilman John Overton
Councilwoman Anne Little Roberts
Councilman Luke Cavener
Councilwoman Liz Strader
ABSENT
Councilman Joe Borton
Mayor Robert E. Simison
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COMMUNITY INVOCATION
ADOPTION OF AGENDA Adopted
PUBLIC FORUM – Future Meeting Topics
ACTION ITEMS
1. Public Hearing for Whitecliffe Estates Subdivision No. 3 (Lot 8, Block 4) (H-2023-
0065) by Shari Stiles, Engineering Solutions, located at 4557 N. Blissful Ave.
Approved
Application Materials: https://bit.ly/H-2023-0065
A. Request: Vacation of three feet (3') of the eight-foot (8') side yard public
utilities easement located on the southerly portion along the northern
boundary of Lot 8, Block 4.
Motion to approve made by Councilman Cavener, Seconded by Councilman Taylor.
Voting Yea: Councilman Taylor, Councilman Overton, Councilwoman Little Roberts,
Councilman Cavener, Councilwoman Strader
2. Public Hearing for Kleiner Adjacent Subdivision (H-2023-0059) by Brighton
Development, Inc., located at Northeast corner of N. Records Way and E. Fairview
Ave. Approved
Application Materials: https://bit.ly/H-2023-0059
A. Request: Combined Preliminary/Final Plat consisting of two (2) building
lots on 9.88 acres of land in the C-G zoning district.
Motion to approve made by Councilman Cavener, Seconded by Councilman Overton.
Voting Yea: Councilman Taylor, Councilman Overton, Councilwoman Little Roberts,
Councilman Cavener, Councilwoman Strader
3. Public Hearing for Linder Condos (H-2023-0074) by The Architects Office, PLLC.,
located at 300 N. Linder Rd. Continued to March 12, 2024
Application Materials: https://bit.ly/H-2023-0074
A. Request: Development Agreement Modification to modify the existing
development agreement (H-2022-0091) to allow warehouse and flex space
uses along with the previously approved self-storage facility and update to the
conceptual development plan and building elevations.
Motion to continue to March 12, 2024 made by Councilman Cavener, Seconded by Councilman
Taylor.
Voting Yea: Councilman Taylor, Councilman Overton, Councilwoman Little Roberts,
Councilman Cavener, Councilwoman Strader
4. Public Hearing continued from January 9th for 2023 for Mixed Use
Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment - Mixed Use (H-2023-0057) by City of
Meridian, located City Wide Continued to February 20, 2024
Application Materials: https://bit.ly/comp-plan-draft-changes
A. Request: 2023 Mixed Use Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Mixed Use
to update and/or replace certain text and graphics associated with the mixed-
use sections, including other minor revisions, terms and a new appendix.
Motion to continue to February 20, 2024 made by Councilman Cavener, Seconded by
Councilman Overton.
Voting Yea: Councilman Taylor, Councilman Overton, Councilwoman Little Roberts,
Councilman Cavener, Councilwoman Strader
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
ADJOURNMENT 7:32 PM
Meridian City Council February 13, 2024.
A Meeting of the Meridian City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday,
February 13, 2024, by Vice-President Liz Strader.
Members Present: Liz Strader, Luke Cavener, John Overton, Anne Little Roberts and
Doug Taylor.
Members Absent: Robert Simison and Joe Borton.
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
X Liz Strader Joe Borton
_X_Anne Little Roberts _X_ John Overton
_X_ Doug Taylor _X—Luke Cavener
Mayor Robert E. Simison
Strader: Good evening. I would like to welcome you all to this evening's City Council
meeting. For the record it is Tuesday, February 13th, at 6:00 o'clock p.m. We will begin
this meeting with roll call attendance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Strader: Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
(Pledge of Allegiance recited.)
COMMUNITY INVOCATION
Strader: Thank you. Next is tonight's community invocation led by Rabbi Lifshitz. Mr.
Clerk, is he present?
Johnson: Madam Vice-President, we confirmed with him, but I do not see him here
present.
Strader: Is he online perhaps?
Johnson: It does not appear so.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Strader: Okay. That's all right. We will move to our next item, which is the adoption of
the agenda. There are no changes to the agenda tonight. Do I have a motion to adopt
the agenda as published?
Cavener: Madam Vice-President?
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Strader: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: Again, seeing there aren't any requested changes, I move that we approve
the agenda as published.
Overton: Second.
Strader: Excellent. We have a motion and a second. Is there any discussion? All
those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay? The ayes have it. The agenda is
adopted.
MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT.
PUBLIC FORUM — Future Meeting Topics
Strader: Okay. Next we have our public forum, future meeting topics. Mr. Clerk, do we
have anyone signed up for the public forum?
Johnson: Madam Vice-President, we did not.
Strader: Are there any members of the public that would like to speak at the public
forum? This does not include the land use items that are listed next. Okay. Thank you.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Public Hearing for Whitecliffe Estates Subdivision No. 3 (Lot 8, Block
4) (H-2023-0065) by Shari Stiles, Engineering Solutions, located at
4557 N. Blissful Ave.
A. Request: Vacation of three feet (3') of the eight-foot (8') side yard
public utilities easement located on the southerly portion along the
northern boundary of Lot 8, Block 4.
Strader: Now we will move on to our Action Items. First off we have the first item, a
public hearing for Whitecliffe Estates Subdivision No. 3, H-2023-0065. We will begin
with staff comments.
Johnson: Madam Vice-President, I apologize we are having some technical issues at
that computer and working through restarting it, so we should be about one to two
minutes away.
Strader: Thank you. If you are just joining us we apologize for the delay. We are
having a slight technical issue. It will just be a couple minutes. Thanks. Linda, are we
ready?
Ritter: Yes. I'm ready.
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Strader: Fantastic. We will turn it over to you. Go ahead.
Ritter: Good evening, Madam Vice-President Strader and Council Members. We are
here tonight for a request to vacate three feet of an eight foot side yard easement
located on the southern portion of the northern boundary of Lot 8, Block 4, of the
Whitecliffe Estates No. 3 Subdivision, located at 455 North Blissful Avenue. This site
consists of .37 acres of land and it's zoned R -- I mean R-4. The foundation for this lot
was installed at the typical five foot side yard setback at the northern property line,
instead of the eight foot wide setback shown on the plat. The width shown on the
recorded plat was increased due to location of a private pressurized irrigation line. No
other utilities exist in the easement. The vacation of a portion of this easement does not
reduce the required interior setback of five feet. Relinquishment letters were received
from the utility companies stating no objection to this proposed vacation. Based on that
staff would recommend approval of this vacation request and at this time I would stand
for any questions that the Council may have.
Strader: Thank you. Council, are there any questions for staff? Okay. Do we have the
applicant present? Excellent. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the
record.
McKay: Becky McKay. Engineering Solutions. Business address 1029 North Rosario,
Meridian. Glad to be here. This is my first time this year. Happy New Year. I'm
representing the -- the applicant on this particular lot. We are asking for a vacation of a
-- three feet of a pressurized irrigation easement. When they poured the foundation,
framed the house, then, all of a sudden it became apparent that there was an eight foot
pressure irrigation easement. So, the five foot setback was met, but the easement was
encroached upon. So, it was at the point where -- kind of the point of no return and so
my client Todd Amyx called me and said what do I do? I said the only thing we can do
is go before the Council and ask to vacate a portion of that PI easement or PI easement
and thanks to Mr. Bongiorno, the house did not burn down the other day. The painter
had stained a door and, then, thrown the stain cloth in the corner and put a fan up and
they combusted and when we saw the address of the fire we were like -- are you
serious? Is that our vacation house? Yes, it was. It did not burn down thanks to
Meridian Fire Department and so now they are, obviously, taking all the windows out
and taking it down to the studs and rehabbing it. The house is already a custom home
spoken for, so I feel very bad for the future homeowner, but, obviously, we are on the
road to straightening this out. So, this is one step, then, my client's got to do step two.
So, I ask that the Council please support this. Thank you. Thanks to the Meridian Fire
Department.
Strader: Thank you, Ms. McKay. Council, do we have any questions for the applicant?
Thank you. This is a public hearing. Mr. Clerk, do we have any members of the public
signed up?
Johnson: Madam Vice-President, we do not.
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Strader: Okay. If there is a member of the public present that wishes to testify on this
item, please, come forward.
Cavener: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: Not seeing anyone clamoring to testify on this particular item, I move we
close the public hearing on Item 1, the vacation request for Whitecliffe Estates No. 3, H-
2023-0065.
Strader: Do I have a second?
Overton: Second.
Strader: Fantastic. It's moved and seconded. Is there any discussion? Okay. All in
favor of closing the public hearing, please, signify by saying aye. Opposed nay? The
ayes have it. The public hearing is closed.
MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT.
Cavener: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: Since we had Becky here, I almost want to give her a hard time, but it's a
good evening, we got a lot to get to tonight, so I move that we approve Item 1 , vacation
request for Whitecliffe Estates Subdivision, Application No. H-2023-0065 as presented.
Strader: Do I have a second?
Taylor: Second.
Strader: Fantastic. Is there any discussion? If not, the Clerk will call the roll.
Roll Call: Borton, absent; Cavener, yea; Strader, yea; Overton, yea; Little Roberts, yea;
Taylor, yea.
Strader: The motion is carried and Item No. 1 is approved.
MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT.
2. Public Hearing for Kleiner Adjacent Subdivision (H-2023-0059) by
Brighton Development, Inc., located at Northeast corner of N.
Records Way and E. Fairview Ave.
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A. Request: Combined Preliminary/Final Plat consisting of two (2)
building lots on 9.88 acres of land in the C-G zoning district.
Strader: With that we will move on to our second action item for tonight, a public
hearing for the Kleiner Adjacent Subdivision, H-2023-0059. We will begin this evening's
public hearing with staff comments.
Allen: Thank you, Madam Vice-President Strader, Council. Just a moment. The next
item before you is a request for a combined preliminary and final plat. This site consists
of 9.8 acres of land. It's zoned C-G and it's located at 1730 North Records Way at the
northeast corner of Records and Fairview Avenue. A little history on this property. A
conditional use permit was previously approved for a 472 unit multi-family residential
development on this site and the director did approve an alternative compliance request
for a reduced street buffer width of 16 feet along Records Way. The application before
you tonight is solely a plat application. It has nothing to do with multi-family
development which has been previously approved. The Comprehensive Plan future
land use map designation is mixed use regional. The applicant is requesting approval
of a combined preliminary and final plat consisting of two building lots on 9.88 acres of
land in the C-G zoning district. Access to this development was approved from a right-
in, right-out access driveway via Records Way along the west boundary of the site. Two
other accesses were approved via a shared driveway with the adjacent property to the
east, Carmax, along the east boundary of the site. No access is proposed or approved
via Fairview or Elden Gray Street. A cross-access easement is required to be granted
to the abutting property to the east, Carmax, for use of the portion of the shared
driveway that lies on this site. Landscape street buffers are required along Fairview,
Records and Elden Gray Street, landscaped in accord with UDC standards. A reduced
buffer width was previously approved along Records south of the entry as I previously
mentioned. The director approved a modification to the street buffer landscape
requirements along Fairview with this application. I just wanted a side note. The staff
report incorrectly stated that that was a request for a Council decision tonight and that --
that actually is a director decision, so that will be corrected in the staff report with the
findings, but just wanted to let you know that that request is not before you tonight. A
ten foot wide multi-use pathway is proposed within the street buffer along Fairview and
Records in accord with the pathways master plan for access to Kleiner city park to the
north. The Commission recommended approval of this application to City Council. Jon
Warden, Bright -- excuse me -- Wardle, Brighton Corporation, testified in favor at the
Commission hearing. No one testified in opposition. There were several people that
commented and those were Larry Vanover, Scott Dextra, and Shawn Thompson.
Written testimony was received from Josh Beach, Brighton Corporation, the applicant, in
agreement with the staff report conditions. Key issue discussion was concern
pertaining to traffic congestion generated from the development. Key issues of
discussion by the Commission where the phasing of the project, the construction traffic
impacts and pedestrian access to the Village shopping center to the west. The
Commission did not make any changes to the staff recommendation and the only
outstanding issue tonight for City Council is -- pertains to what I previously mentioned
about the alternative compliance request. Staff recommends conditions 1 .1 B and 1.213
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are deleted, as the alternative compliance request is a director and not a Council
decision. The director has approved the alternative compliance request and there has
been no written testimony since the Commission hearing. The applicant is here tonight
to present. Thank you.
Strader: Great. Thank you, Sonya. Appreciate the clarification regarding the
alternative compliance. Council, are there any questions for staff before we get started?
Okay. Seeing no questions from Council for staff, we will now hear from the applicant,
Mr. Wardle, for up to 15 minutes. Please state your name and address for the record.
Wardle: Madam Vice-President, good evening. For the record my name is Jon Wardle
of Brighton. 2929 West Navigator Drive, Suite 400, Meridian, Idaho. 83642. Pleasure
to be here this evening. Also like Ms. McKay, it's my first Council meeting this year, so
Happy New Year to everybody. I intend not to take 15 minutes. I will just bring up really
quickly here -- see if you can see this. The project in front of you tonight is called
Kleiner Adjacent Subdivision. It's a preliminary/final plat. Two lots. We have been
through a conditional use permit already on this property -- project and it's been
approved and let me just give just a little quick history here of everything that's
happened thus far. There was a CUP approval back in April 22. We do -- that is going
to expire here in a couple of months. We have submitted for a time extension. There
have been two certificates of zoning compliance. The first one expired and we
submitted for another one. That one is now effective and there were three building
permits that were also submitted, but because of timing those have expired and let me
explain why we have had some expirations here. It really comes down to financing. As
you may know, financing has become a little bit more challenging and this project is a
two phase project. This -- I will backup to this, but as you can tell there are two
buildings in this project. There is the south building, which also includes amenities.
That building is a structured parking and four stories of apartments up above and, then,
a clubhouse in between, which is shown down here on Lot 2, Block 1 , and the
clubhouse connects to the building on the north, which is Lot 1, Block 1, which is also
almost identical with structured parking and four stories of apartments above. Right
now the way that financing works on this project is we cannot finance all the projects at
once and the lender has requested that we only include what is in phase one, which is
the south building and that's what's represented here in blue. So, we are building all of
the parking for the entire property project. We are building the structure parking for
building one and the clubhouse building one all in phase one. But building two, which is
shown in yellow here, is not being built at this time, it will come in the future. So, at the
request of the lender we submitted a preliminary/final plat, which is represented here
Lot 2, Block 1, is phase one of the property -- of the project and Lot 1, Block 1, is phase
two and that shows how the line is separated between the two construction projects. A
little complicated. A couple of years ago when we started this process financing -- at
least rates were not that complicated and lenders were a little bit more agreeable, but
we -- this is what we do and so per their request we came to staff to come up with a
solution, which is a two lot subdivision. There was one note in the staff report and
regarding -- and -- alternative compliance and I don't need to get into that unless you
are really interested, but there is a little red triangle here on the right-hand corner here
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and that's the area that we are really talking about. There is a slight difference in what's
allotted by code and what is required by ACHD. ACHD does not allow any grass
between their storm drainage swell and the road and in this particular area where we
have the little red area, we exceed the ten feet, which is city code. Our intent is,
however, that when the curb line goes in this is all landscaped. That borrow comes out.
It's not really the way we want to treat it, but ACHD has bigger plans for Fairview and
did not want that curb line to go in at this time. So, that's what the alternative
compliance request really was about. So, with that I stand for any questions, but we are
in agreement with the staff report and with the Planning Commission's recommendation
to Council and ask for your approval of the preliminary/final plat, which is File No. H-
2023-0059, and answer any questions that you might have.
Strader: Thank you, Mr. Wardle. Council, are there any questions for the applicant?
Cavener: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: When I see you I think maybe two questions for you. At phase two that you
are not going to go vertical on approximately three and a half, four acres'ish?
Wardle: Sure. The total site is just under ten acres. I think the phase one are shown
here in blue. That puts us, you know, probably five and a half, close to six acres, with
the balance being that second piece.
Cavener: Okay. Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Go ahead.
Cavener: Just want to make sure you heard right. You still -- are you planning to
landscape the whole area at once or are you going to landscape phase two when you
decide to go vertical on it?
Wardle: Madam Vice-President, Council Member Cavener, our intent is to landscape
the entire buffer system. So, Elden Gray, Records, Fairview, we will landscape
everything that is within phase one. There might be some street tree -- or some parking
lot trees in phase two that don't go in, but that would be part of the certificate of zoning
compliance and also that building permit. But everything related to the subdivision will
all go in at once with the project.
Strader: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman Cavener, go ahead.
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Cavener: Thanks. Mr. Wardle, I think that it was -- more my concern is around Elden
Gray, Fairview, et cetera, not having to kind of be a missing piece of the puzzle. So, I
appreciate that.
Wardle: Absolutely. There is a gap in the sidewalk right there on Elden Gray where you
come out of the roundabout heading to the east. The sidewalk doesn't exist on our
property, but we are -- we will get that done at the very beginning as well, so that
sidewalk system is complete.
Cavener: Thank you.
Strader: Thank you. Other questions for the applicant? I have one. Do you have an
update on timing for each phase?
Wardle: We are currently -- the timing factor for us is we need to have the plat recorded
and a legal parcel. So, as soon as that's done our hope is that mid to late summer we
would be under construction of phase one. Phase two really would be based on how --
how the construction goes through phase one and we will start leasing that up and we
can move to phase two. They won't be -- it might be even closer than that, but I don't
want to commit to before the first certificate of occupancy before we start on the second
building.
Strader: Okay. Thank you. This is a public hearing. Mr. Clerk, are there any members
of the public signed up to testify tonight?
Johnson: Madam Vice-President, nobody signed up in advance.
Strader: Okay. Is there any more questions for the applicant?
Harper: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman -- Lieutenant Harper.
Harper: I guess I -- this one's -- we have kind of gone through a few revisions of this
along the way and I just want to verify on Fairview, the turn lane slash deceleration
stacking lane. Is there any information that you can provide on that, just to clarify what
we decided on? Because that was a requirement at one point that I -- or the police
department recommended.
Strader: Mr. Wardle?
Wardle: Just one second here.
Harper: Sorry to throw you a curveball.
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Wardle: We will get it. It's a good question. So, this is the current configuration of
Fairview where it gives you the three lanes coming through. Sorry. I can zoom in on
that if you want right now. There is -- and we will be making the additional asphalt
improvements for that drop right-hand turn lane coming in. So -- sorry. I wanted to
show you what the actual is right now and, then, what that right-hand turn coming into
Records would be and, then, this one -- it doesn't go to the centerline, so you don't see
it, but that's showing that drop lane coming in there.
Harper: Perfect. Thank you.
Strader: Are there further questions from staff? Okay. Council? All right. Thank you,
Mr. Wardle. Stay close by, please. Are there any members of the public present or
online who would like to ask a question or testify? If you are online, please, signify by
raising your hand. Mr. Clerk, do we have anyone?
Johnson: Madam Vice-President, no. The only members on -- sorry. The only people
online are city staff.
Strader: Anyone present that would like to testify, please, step forward. Okay.
Cavener: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: I move we closed the public hearing on Item No. 1, application H-2023-0059.
Overton: Second.
Strader: It has been moved and seconded to close the public hearing. Is there any
discussion? All those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay? The ayes have it
and the public hearing is closed.
MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT.
Cavener: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: I think this application is a good reminder of how much we appreciate our
Planning and Zoning Commission. I know we appointed some new commissioners last
week, but the questions that I maybe would have expected to answer here were -- I
think were addressed in the Planning and Zoning Commission and probably why there
is no testimony tonight. So, with that, Madam Vice-President, I move that we approve
Item No. 2, application H-2023-0059 with a couple of small changes. Based on staff's
recommendation we are going to strike Condition 1 .1 B and number 1.213 as the
alternative compliance request is a director and not the Council decision. Other than
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that leave it as presented by staff and include all testimony from the applicant this
evening.
Strader: Councilman Cavener, is that 1.1 B?
Strader: Madam Vice-President, yes. I think that's what I said, but I very well could
have bungled it. It would not be the first time. Won't be the last tonight either, folks.
Strader: It could be me. Is there a second?
Overton: Second.
Strader: Fantastic. It's been moved and seconded. Is there any discussion? Okay.
Thank you. It seems fairly straightforward. Mr. Clerk, let's go ahead and call the roll.
Roll Call: Borton, absent; Cavener, yea; Strader, yea; Overton, yea; Little Roberts, yea;
Taylor, yea.
Strader: All ayes and Item No. 2 is approved. Thank you.
MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT.
3. Public Hearing for Linder Condos (H-2023-0074) by The Architects
Office, PLLC., located at 300 N. Linder Rd.
A. Request: Development Agreement Modification to modify the
existing development agreement (H-2022-0091) to allow
warehouse and flex space uses along with the previously approved
self-storage facility and update to the conceptual development plan
and building elevations.
Strader: All right. Moving on. Now we are on to Item No. 3, a public hearing for Linder
Condos, H-2023-0074, located at 300 North Linder Road. We will turn it over to staff
comments.
Allen: Thank you, Madam Vice-President Strader and Council. The next application
before you is a request for a development agreement modification. This site consists of
.98 of an acre of land. It's zoned R-1 in Ada county and is located at 300 North Linder
Road. History on this property. An annexation application with I-L zoning was recently
approved with the requirement of a development agreement, which was never
executed. The commercial -- excuse me -- community -- excuse me -- I cannot talk
tonight. Comprehensive Plan future land use map designation for this property is
general industrial. The applicant proposes to modify the terms of the development
agreement required with the previous annexation application with this application.
Because the previous development plan was for a self-service storage facility, a future
use of the property was restricted to that use through the development agreement. The
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applicant proposes to modify the agreement to include warehouse and flex space uses,
along with the previously approved storage facility use, to allow more variety in uses
that can develop on the site. All of the proposed uses are principal permitted uses in
the I-L zoning district and are subject to specific use standards in the UDC. The
concept plan shown before you here has changed slightly. The one on the top is the
one that was recently approved. The one on the bottom is the proposed plan.
Previously there were eight tenant spaces and two buildings. Now there are seven
tenant spaces proposed. Still in two buildings. Totaling 15,643 square feet. The west
building had to be reduced in size to accommodate the cross-access easement and
driveway required to the adjacent properties to the north and the south. The access
driveway via Linder Road was also shifted to the south to align with the driveway on the
west side of the street. Off-street parking is proposed in accord with UDC standards. A
minimum of seven spaces are required, 13 are provided, which should accommodate
any other proposed uses. The building elevations have also changed slightly as shown.
The ones on the left there are the existing elevations. The one on the right is the
proposed. Final design is required to comply with the standards in the architectural
standards manual. There has been no written testimony submitted since the
Commission hearing. Staff is recommending approval and the applicant is here to
present tonight.
Strader: Okay. Thank you, Sonya. Council, are there any questions for staff?
Cavener: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: Couple of questions, Sonya. So, I want to start first at the DA not being
executed. You don't see this very often. Can you give us -- and maybe the applicant
can give us some flavor as to why it wasn't executed. Do you have any history on kind
of the rational on --
Allen: Madam Vice-President, Councilman Cavener, Council, the applicant has six
months from the date of approval of the annexation findings to sign the development
agreement and for it to be recorded. The applicant did not like the terms of the
development agreement that were approved. They wanted to have more variety in
uses. The way the development agreement was written it was solely for a self-service
storage facility, which was what was approved with that previous application. So, the
applicant just wanted to modify that agreement before they signed it, which is -- which is
allowed per our code.
Cavener: Madam Vice-President, a follow up, then, if I may?
Strader: Councilman Cavener, you are recognized for the remainder of your questions.
Cavener: I appreciate that. Sonya -- and I didn't have time to go back in the minutes
from when this was initially annexed in, but my -- my mind was telling me that Council
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deliberated this and came to the conclusion that a limited amount of self-storage made
sense because of the limited use. Am I remembering this or am I confusing it with
another application that was before us?
Allen: I'm not entirely sure, Councilman.
Cavener: Okay. That's okay. I guess I can't ask you to look into all my crystal balls for
me. So, apologies for that.
Allen: Next time let me know ahead of time and I can look in my --
Cavener: Apologies. And I intended to do my own homework today and the day got
away from me. So, one last maybe additional question, then, Sonya. Is -- here it talks
about that it's going to go on-street parking. Is that on-street parking on Linder or is that
on-street parking going to be --
Allen: There is no on-street parking. There is off-street parking.
Cavener: Off-street parking. Okay. I must have misread that. Okay. Then that
satisfies my specific questions. Thank you, Madam Vice-President.
Strader: Okay. Thank you. Are there any other questions for staff? Okay. Seeing
none, we will now hear from the applicant for up to 15 minutes. Please remember to
introduce yourself, state your name and address for the record. Thank you.
Putman: Madam Vice-President, Council, my name is Jeremy Putman. Address is 499
Main Street, Boise, Idaho. 83702. 1 am -- we are -- or the property owner and myself
are coming here to ask for this amendment to the development agreement modification
and speaking to that a little bit, I'm also the second architect to work on this parcel. The
initial architect the property owner did not continue with and as I took on the project they
wanted to make sure that there was a little bit broader use, instead of so narrowly
defining this parcel, all making sure that these uses are principally permitted in -- in the
zone and it does seem to fit within the fabric of the area. It is in an industrial area
across -- across Linder. There is already industrial uses there and going with the -- the
future use plan it's also compliant there. So, just wanting to give the property owner a
little bit of flexibility. There will be a condo plat overlaid on this parcel in the future, so
that units can either be leased or sold to individual owners and they can comply with the
development agreement modification in some of those uses. It just -- in current market
conditions it gives a little bit more flexibility for the property owner and persons wanting
to conduct business in the area. We are still proposing general compliance with the
development -- of the conditions of the development agreement modification and we are
going to provide a similar elevation, although touched up a little bit working with the
client to reflect a little bit -- well, a different aesthetic from -- from the previous design
but, still in the same -- in the same vein with overhead doors and man doors accessible
for the units on the north side and, then, mezzanine interior for a little bit of extra
storage space and some of these units will have restrooms and potentially small offices
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for whatever business would like to move in there. I think that's -- that's all I have. I did
share a PowerPoint presentation with --
Allen: I'm sharing. I'm sorry. Are you touching the mouse?
Putman: I am.
Allen: It's going -- the mouse is going crazy.
Strader: While we are waiting -- was it Mr. Putman?
Putman: Yes, ma'am.
Strader: Fantastic. You still have about 12 minutes. I think we will pause your time, so
you have a moment to load up your presentation.
Putman: Yes. And the site plan, again, just shows -- it's the same as in the staff report.
General compliance providing access as recommended by the city or the Planning and
Zoning for -- for access to the parcels to the north and south and, then, alignment of the
driveway with the existing driveway across Linder, just to help minimize access onto that
-- onto that street. Again similar layout for what we have had, except for reducing --
reducing the units, which still makes this a viable project. It can be done. And, then,
just showing just updated color elevations, similar in texture and flavor to the -- to the
previous design, but just updated slightly. And, again, like Sonya mentioned, we are still
going to be going through design review and CZC. I guess what that I will stand for any
questions.
Strader: Thank you, Mr. Putman. Council, are there any questions for the applicant at
this time?
Cavener: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: Jeremy, thanks for these visuals. I know you shared it, but I think are -- are
helpful. Your 13 parking spots, none of them are within kind of the bays of the garage;
correct?
Putman: Correct.
Cavener: And, Jeremy, can you walk me through -- if I'm remembering correctly -- and
this is kind of similar to what kind of a use it is across the street on Linder, but am I
remembering this piece of property correct that you have got maybe residential use
either to the north or the south?
Putman: Yes. There is a residential use to the north.
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Cavener: So, Madam Vice-President, I will just kind of share kind of where I'm at on
this, Jeremy, is that, you know, I struggled when this initially came in. I sometimes get
criticized because I don't -- I don't mind storage. I think it has a need in our community
and I saw this as a nice amenity for a need in -- in kind of Old Town Meridian adjacent.
But I'm also very sympathetic to people that have kind of lived on their land even in the
county for a long time and have had Meridian kind of grow to their border and so I'm --
I'm sensitive to an enhanced use that wasn't initially contemplated. So, I believe I was
supportive of -- of the storage unit, but I think what you are proposing here -- I think we
would both agree is a more intense use certainly than -- than -- than occasional storage
and so it's certainly -- it's always a little irritating for I'm sure for probably staff and the
public and Council, we go through a public hearing process, an annexation request.
Council deliberates, debates, and there is a development agreement. I know this was
all before your time and there is ample opportunity for the -- for the owner and the
applicant to voice their concern about the development agreement and I guess I don't
recall that occurring. So, to, then, have this process play out again to come back for a
development request -- a develop agreement request, I don't think I'm going to be
supportive of that tonight, because, one, I think that we had a process that played out
and while this allows for you to come back and request, we kind of already rendered the
decision. For me my -- my support of the annexation was tied to the use, because I
want to be really mindful of the -- the neighbors that are going to be impacted and -- and
I think with you proposing what is a more intense use, it's not something that I'm going
to be supportive of tonight. I appreciate you coming and bringing that. Good news
there is -- there is five of us. There won't be a tie tonight. But I just -- I wanted to kind of
be up front with you about really some concerns about something that I like, I just don't
think that it is the right time or the right location for this particular piece.
Strader: Thank you, Councilman Cavener. Mr. Putman, would you like to respond?
Putman: Yes, Madam Vice-President, Council and Councilman Cavener. It is my
understanding in talking with the current property owner of this parcel and a little bit of
the history of the previous application, that the property owner to the north did submit a
letter in support of the project and also reduced landscape buffer. So, he -- they are
fully aware of the project and what is going on and speaking with the property owner, I'm
certain we could also reach out -- or I know that they have reached out to the -- to the
parcel owner to the north and just let them know, you know, there was also a mailer sent
out for -- for this and no one showed and it would have been very easy for the parcel
under the north, you know, to walk over. So, I do -- I do hear that and I appreciate that
sensitivity. That is actually -- that is very commendable. Just providing some more
information for what I know to this date.
Strader: Mr. Putman, it is a public hearing, so we very well may hear from members of
the public that are impacted. I did have a quick question and, then, I will go to the other
members of Council as well. Can you give us a flavor for -- I share that concern, so can
you give us a flavor for the potential tenants that you are in discussions with? Maybe
that is another way to tackle the issue.
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Putman: Yes. Certainly. The parcel owner, in wanting to broaden the use of this one
storage -- like personal storage of purchasing a condo is still on the table, but in
discussions with those that he knows, even some of the businesses adjacent on Linder,
the -- the parcel owner is a contractor himself and the types of uses that would be in
here would most likely be storage of materials and things like that, small office. The --
have not heard of, you know, the -- a desire or conversation of much light
manufacturing, but it's mainly been, you know, storage of materials for use -- and use
elsewhere off site, so --
Strader: Thank you. Unfortunately, don't have a little more specifics, but I guess that's
where you are at in the process. Councilman Taylor.
Taylor: Madam Vice-President. Yes. Jeremy, thanks for the presentation. Kind of
along those same lines, do you anticipate -- or does the property owner anticipate the
occupants being kind of a retail based or is this primarily viewed as storage for an
existing business where they could put materials or things or -- I'm just trying to get a
sense of the -- you know, the traffic in and out and the types of ownership or uses of the
property.
Putman: Not anticipating a lot of like retail frontage. I know that that is allowed with --
with flex -- the flex use, but the main conversations have been mostly in the -- in the
warehouse -- warehouse type uses.
Taylor: And follow-up question. In some of the discussion -- I guess I'm thinking a little
bit what Councilman Cavener mentioned in terms of not initially signing off on the initial
agreement. Was it because conditions changed and, therefore, the desire for a different
product changed their mind or was the intention all along hopefully to have this type of a
product? I'm just trying to get a sense for the ins and outs and how we ended up where
we are today, because I'm a little bit sensitive to what Councilman Cavener said with
respect to here is what we want, but, then, didn't sign it, didn't agree to it and, then, we
are coming back with a little bit similar, but yet modified plan. I just want to know what
prompted the -- the shift. Was it always hoping to have a different product or did market
conditions suggest that a different -- a different product was a better -- better type of
use?
Strader: Mr. Putman.
Putman: Madam Vice-President, Council, and Councilman Taylor, my understanding is
that this has always been the intended design for this parcel. I'm not sure what
happened with the previous applicant, but from what I understand the -- it does not
appear that the parcel owner's intentions were fully communicated and expressed in
that initial development agreement modification -- or application.
Strader: Is there any further -- are there any further questions at this time?
Overton: Madam Vice-President?
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Strader: Councilman Overton.
Overton: Again, kind of on the same vein as you are hearing, the angle that I get most
concerned about when I look at this is that under this new use, especially with the
explanation that this could become a warehouse space for a company, is the 13 parking
spots are going to be way too few, depending on what use comes into that warehouse
and even if four of those spaces are used as storage, three of them, if they end up
being a warehouse type space, could end up being completely taking up all your
parking for work vehicles for whatever those businesses might be and that's my gravest
concern is there is nothing more than those 13 spaces and under the initial approval,
the initial development agreement, that was really not a big concern, because
everybody was going to be temporary who was there and now you may have more of a
non-temporary use of parking spaces and I fear an approval on this would be totally
inaccurate -- inadequate for parking for this location.
Strader: Mr. Putman.
Putman: Madam Vice-President, Council, and Councilman Overton, I do appreciate
that and understand the concern. As far as the zoning regulations we are actually
providing more parking than is required for the amount of square footage. So, the
requirement for parking I believe is nine and we are providing 13. So, we want to make
sure that there is adequate parking on this parcel for any -- any mix of use that -- that
may come in to each of these condo -- condo units.
Strader: Thank you, Mr. Putman. Are there any further questions or shall we hear from
members of the public? Okay. Thank you. Stick around, please. Mr. Clerk, is there
anyone signed up in advance to testify?
Johnson: Madam Vice-President, nobody indicated they want to -- wanted to testify.
Strader: Okay. Are there any members of the public online at this time? Okay. Thank
you. All right. This is a public hearing. If you are a member of the public who would
like to testify regarding this application, please, approach the podium. Going once.
Going twice. Sold. Okay. Thank you. Are there any further questions from Council for
staff or the applicant before we hear the final word?
Cavener: Madam Vice-President, I have two questions. One I think for Sonya --
Strader: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: -- and one is for Mr. Nary. Sonya, Jeremy indicated that they had a letter and
support from the neighbor of this use, but I don't -- I don't see that. I don't know if that
has been provided to us and I have somehow missed it or if -- if you can point me in the
right direction, so I can fish on my own.
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Allen: Yes. Madam Vice-President Strader, Council, Councilman, yes, there was a
letter approving -- or in agreement with a reduced buffer width. Typically -- I don't know
if it's 20 feet buffer width is required to residential. They agreed to reduced buffer width
of five feet. So, I believe that is in the application file. Laserfiche.
Cavener: I was -- I was looking into public testimony, so I -- it did not come up. Madam
Vice-President, one more question for Mr. Nary, so --
Strader: Council Cavener.
Cavener: Bill, where they haven't signed their development agreement, if this
development agreement modification is that they are requesting something that hasn't
been signed, but if this is unsuccessful what does that mean for the annexation
request?
Nary: So, Madam Vice-President, Members of the Council, Council Member Cavener,
so our standard protocol is until the development agreement is signed or agreed to we
don't annex the property. So, the -- the property would not be annexed, then, if that's
the case. But certainly correct, that is a standard we created a number of years ago
allowing this one request prior to signature, because we had occasions where we put
people through the entire process over again to do an amendment and we thought that
was somewhat unnecessary if we haven't signed it yet, it's fairly recent in time, there is
a change for a reason. So, we do allow it. But, yeah, to answer your question, property
won't be annexed until we get the development agreement.
Strader: Thank you, Mr. Nary. Okay. Are there any further comments or questions
before we hear the final word from the applicant? Okay. Seeing none, Mr. Putman, you
are invited for up to ten minutes to have the final word here.
Putman: Madam Vice-President, Council, I do appreciate the -- the feedback in this.
Some of this is new, not having been a part of the -- the previous application and those
discussions. I guess one thing that I -- and this is a -- a normal narrative for areas of a
city that is developing and realizing a fuller density and a greater use for its citizens.
So, this is -- is normal and I understand that -- the hesitation and do have appreciation.
I think we have, you know, shown that this parcel owner has talked with surrounding
property owners just to be -- be neighborly and let them know what is -- is happening.
There is also similar development south on Linder that is kind of a similar type of idea
where there are tenant spaces with warehouses. Adjacent residences. And I think a
current application for like a gym type use. So, this is -- while, yes, it is -- you know, the
next kind of domino to fall in this area as it were, it is not unusual for this area and we
just would appreciate your consideration and approval of expanding the use for this
particular person.
Strader: Thank you. Is that all, Mr. Putman?
Putman: Yes, ma'am.
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Strader: Thank you. Quick question for the city attorney. If this application is denied
this evening is there a time frame that the applicant would have to wait to make an
additional request, as with some of our other applications or -- what would that process
look like if, for example, they were to firm up a more clear tenant and could put some
more guardrails or scope around to the type of user?
Nary: So, Madam Vice-President, Members of the Council -- and Sonya can correct me
if I'm wrong. If -- so, if a -- if a development agreement isn't signed there is a six month
window in code. But it does, then, require some initiation on the city's part to also notify
the applicant that, again, this project is not moving forward, the application can't move
forward any longer with that development agreement they have had in the past. But
they would have to start the process over. So, I mean they would have to begin over
again with a project, go through the process of what is it they want to do, because it
hasn't been annexed and they haven't complied with the code. But normally at this
juncture we -- if we -- we kind of wait and see what the applicant is going to do. I don't
know hard and fast -- planning will contact folks. I know they reach out to us a lot of
times and, then, Mr. Parsons keeps track of those timetables, but I don't know how
quickly they will go back. But -- but that would be the -- where we would go is what's
their next plan. Again, the six months will expire they are supposed to bring forward
something. If they don't they may need to start over. I don't -- I don't know specifically
the process and Sonya would be more attuned to what -- the planning side of that.
Strader: Thank you, Mr. Nary. Sonya, did you have anything you wanted to add to
that?
Allen: Madam Vice-President Strader, Council, the only thing I'm kind of concerned
about -- or not -- don't have an answer to, Mr. Nary, is if they have run out of time on
their six month window to sign the existing development agreement what do they do
tonight if this is not approved. Is it an immediate start over because we are out of time
or is there any additional time granted to sign the existing DA?
Nary: So, Madam Vice-President, Members of the Council, maybe to answer that
question, again, there is a -- kind of a limbo. I mean it does say shall in the code. So,
I'm not going to -- not going to step away from that. But we have given people some
grace if they are going to move forward -- I mean if this doesn't -- if this were not to be
approved and they wanted to sign the existing DA to at least move the project forward,
they still can come back and do a modification to the development agreement. I mean
they could still come back and do another application, begin the process to modify this a
second time. Maybe with -- as Madam Vice-President said, more concrete plans, more
concrete in what they want to do. So, they kind of have two choices, either they could
start over, because they haven't signed this development agreement. Again, like I said,
we haven't been super tight on the 180 if they are going to move it forward and get this
-- and keep it moving. If they are not, but that's their only option, is they could, you
know, certainly move forward with it as is or start over.
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Strader: Thank you, Mr. Nary. Maybe one more question and I can see the applicant
discussing, so we will give them a moment to do that. Would it be appropriate or make
sense for the Council to extend the period that the original DA is valid for to give the
applicant the ability to sign it?
Nary: Madam Vice-President, Members of the Council -- Sonya, the time period I -- and
correct me if my memory is failing me tonight, but we have given people some time --
we have given them an extension of time to sign the development agreement or is it just
to begin the project? I can't recall the specifics.
Allen: Yes, Mr. Nary, we have and that process is through a development agreement
modification, which is what's before you tonight. However, Mr. Nary, would that have to
be noticed for that reason? And if it -- if that is the case, possibly recommend
continuance for a couple of weeks and renotice for the decision then.
Nary: That would be the -- probably the easiest way to make sure the public has an
opportunity to weigh in would be to extend it, as Sonya said, to leave this process for a
couple of weeks, then, we can get some noticing out.
Strader: Thank you, Mr. Nary. Mr. Putman, would you, please, approach for a moment?
So, you have heard some discussion and I know you were also kind of in a sidebar, but
just to summarize, you know, the options. I think you could give us some direction if you
would like us to go ahead and vote tonight or would you like to request a continuance to
perhaps get some more concrete plans and a request together or to the Council.
Putman: So, I guess -- sorry, Madam Vice-President and Council. Because of the
sidebar can you -- can you clarify the -- the options that we have got moving forward?
Strader: Mr. Putman, I'm happy to. I will probably lean on the city attorney just to hair,
but it sounded to me like if this application is denied, which we don't know, we haven't
voted yet, the process would start over because the original development agreement is
going to expire and so if the process were to start over you would have to go through
the whole process again. If you were to request a continuance perhaps you could come
back in 30 days or something, if you have some more concrete plans that you think
would come together. I can't tell you what road you should go down. That's just an
option. Mr. Nary, did I get that correct? Do you want to add anything?
Nary: Madam Vice-President, no, you had it correct. I mean really you have those two
options. Either continue to clarify some of the things that Council has asked for or -- or
to be denied and start over.
Putman: Okay. Madam Vice-President, Council, and city attorney, appreciate that
clarification. I think probably the preference would be to have a continuance if the
application is denied tonight. Yeah.
Strader: How long would you like to continue it for?
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Putman: Thirty days would be adequate. Yeah.
Strader: Okay. Thank you. That was very helpful. Okay. Council, we have heard from
members of the public -- well, we haven't heard from members of public, unfortunately,
but we have talked amongst ourselves, you have heard from the applicant the request
for a continuance. I'm looking around, do we have any motions? Discussion?
Cavener: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: I would be happy to make a motion here in a moment, but I want to also be
fair to the applicant.
Strader: Uh-huh.
Cavener: If we are going to request it for 30 days per their request, I think it is important
that we are pretty clear about the things that we were wanting to see come back. So,
what I heard was -- and I want to make sure I'm capturing this is -- Council Member
Strader, you are looking for a little bit more concrete as to specific tenant use, who are
the tenants, what is the contemplated use? Councilman Overton, I heard your valid
concerns about parking. Not quite sure how they are going to address that particular
piece, but I think you would like to maybe hear some plans around how to mitigate
parking concerns. Certainly I have got some concerns about use and the impact on the
neighboring residential. I'm not sure if there is any other -- want to give them the
opportunity clear about what -- what we are asking them to bring back and want to
make sure that we are giving them good direction as well.
Strader: Councilman Cavener, just speaking for myself, I think it would benefit you to
take a continuance if you feel there will be clarifying information that the use is not a
more intensive use, that it's similar to what was contemplated perhaps, that it's a
warehouse and flex space where the parking is appropriate and you can narrow that
type of user in. I'm not sure it will benefit you to get a continuance if you can't, you
know, provide that type of an update. So, that I kind of leave the ball in your court, but
that's what I would be looking for. I would be looking for that type of information, that
there are some mitigating factors that would get me comfortable with intensifying the
use. You would probably have to have some pretty specific guardrails around the type
of user. Council, are there any further comments?
Taylor: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman Taylor.
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Taylor: Are we going to be allowing the continuance for 30 days? Are we voting on
that? Are we allowing -- so, we will be voting to allow a 30 day continuance with the
information? Okay.
Strader: Councilman Taylor, if a motion is made to do so, then, yes, I think that's the
direction it's going to go.
Taylor: Council -- or Madam Vice-President, just for a quick comment, I think it would be
helpful for me to just share some thoughts with the applicant on this. I think those are
all valid concerns. I think the one sticking point for me is changing the use originally
that you had mentioned at the forefront. I do think it's a fair comment, though, to say --
know we want to know the kind of applicants that will be there, but I think it's kind of
hard to say exactly what that might be. I also think it's -- you know, when thinking of
owning and developing a property that -- especially as you are looking to maximize the
value of the property, I'm concerned if we were to put guardrails around the kind of
tenants that would be there. I'm sympathetic to the parking. You know, what if
somebody had a -- put a little CrossFit gym in there and you had, you know, 15 or 20
people showed up in the morning, because they wanted to work out in this little, you
know, one man CrossFit gym, I think we could see some -- some real issues with that.
But when I look at the surrounding area and the types of properties that are there, I
actually think this is a really good fit. I think there is a lot of self storage kind of close.
There is more always coming online. I actually really liked the concept. I think -- I like
the idea of it being kind of an overlay of a condo space to allow -- again I think property
owners should have the ability to maximize the value of the property in the highest and
best use. So, my inclination is if it -- if it's aligned with some other requirements we
have -- we have placed upon them and they are in compliance with that and if our only
concern is a possible constraint of parking or maybe how the process got to where we
got, you know, I would be supportive of this application. I think what -- what we have
asked him to do is generally acceptable to me, though, I am a little bit concerned about
not agreeing with the original development agreement with the intention of always
maybe moving this direction, but I do think it's hard to put some guardrails around a
piece of property and I would like to see people be kind of creative in how they want to
use a property and I think this is a good approach to that. But I do -- I would also
maybe suggest if there is a way to provide some -- some input from the public or any
additional information that would give us more clarity, I think that would only be helpful
to the applicant. So, I thought I --just wanted to share that in this forum tonight.
Strader: Thank you, Councilman Taylor. And certainly you are also welcome --
everyone is welcome to make a motion. So, I think we are at that point in the evening,
discussion, motions.
Overton: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman Overton.
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Overton: Just to give them a fair understanding of where I'm at, after everything's been
presented tonight I can't help but agree with our original decision on what this original
DA was for the state -- stated reasons that we have given across this panel tonight. I
have seen situations in the city already where I look at them very similar to what we are
dealing with here and I want to look at them and go how on earth did that happen? How
did a warehouse space turn out to be the home of a heating and cooling company.
They put all their product into the warehouse, took a small office area and made it their
dispatch center and now I got eight trucks parking in front of everybody's area, because
there was not enough parking for that business and there is a lot of other shared uses
and I will not -- and I won't vote in favor of that knowing I could be setting everyone else
who uses this up into that kind of a failure. I think what we approved originally was the
right idea for this location based on its size and it's going to be hard for you to sway me
that we should change to this new idea that you brought forward tonight.
Strader: Thank you.
Cavener: All right. Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: A motion is always in order. So, I'm going to move that we continue H-2023-
0074 to March 19th, 2024, to leave the public hearing open and I'm getting maybe a nod
from the attorney to have the applicant re-notice for the public hearing? Is that typical in
these situations?
Nary: You can direct it. That's fine.
Cavener: Okay.
Strader: Councilman Cavener, would it be okay for a little discussion if we could hear
from the city clerk regarding the calendar.
Johnson: Madam Vice-President, Councilman Cavener, March 19th is the night that we
have canceled due to quorum issues. So, we are looking at March 12, which we can
notice for. It's 28 days. Or we can go to March 26th.
Cavener: Madam Vice-President, as always the clerk is anticipating my needs. He
gave me a note that said March 12th worked. I wanted to give the benefit to the
applicant, give them an additional week. Clearly always follow the clerk's directions. So
I -- I will amend my motion to reflect March the 12th, 2024.
Strader: Okay. Is there a second?
Overton: Second.
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Strader: It's been moved and seconded to continue this hearing to March 12th. Is there
any further discussion?
Cavener: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Yes.
Cavener: Just a couple of quick comments to the applicant. I appreciate you being
here tonight. Recognize it's always hard to follow somebody else and -- but this is also I
think where our Council is trying to be flexible; right? This really should come back
through the re-annexation process. We are trying to be business friendly, give you guys
the opportunity to address some concerns, but I think our vice-president gave good
direction and advice. If you can't get there on this, that's okay, with -- withdraw and
come up with a better mousetrap and know that you have got a body here that's going
to be receptive to what you guys want to do when we look forward to seeing you when
that time comes.
Strader: Is there further discussion? All right. If not, there is a motion. Clerk, please,
call the roll.
Roll Call: Borton, absent; Cavener, yea; Strader, yea; Overton, yea; Little Roberts, yea;
Taylor, yea.
Strader: Item No. 3 is continued. Thank you.
MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT.
4. Public Hearing continued from January 9th for 2023 for Mixed Use
Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment - Mixed Use (H-2023-0057) by
City of Meridian, located City Wide
A. Request: 2023 Mixed Use Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment
Mixed Use to update and/or replace certain text and graphics
associated with the mixed use sections, including other minor
revisions, terms and a new appendix.
Strader: Hopefully we will hear from you again and it will be a positive discussion.
Okay. With that we will move on to our final land use item. Item No. 4, the public
hearing continued from January 9th for the Mixed Use Comprehensive Plan Text
Amendments. I expect this will be a meaty discussion and with that when you are
ready, Mr. McClure, we will turn it over to you, Brian, for staff comments.
McClure: Madam Vice-President, I'm here to present a follow-up to the one on January
9th regarding the mixed use amendment to the city's Comprehensive Plan.
Strader: Excellent. Please proceed.
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McClure: Over the next few slides I will review some of the concerns that staff heard
previously. One of the previous concerns that staff heard from Council during the public
hearing was the level of public involvement in. Response to the rescheduled public
hearing we included another approximately 50,000 NextDoor hits, 20,000 newsletter
hits with approximately 7,500 opens and several individual and small group citizen
meetings. I don't want to mislead that. That's pretty normal, but -- to state. The other
concern a note that staff took away from the meeting was concerned with the footprint
height and guidelines. In response staff provided a memo with additional background
context and options. This slide includes some additional context and history on the
topic of building sizes. Council has the ability to require discretionary building
restrictions of any type with annexations, rezones and CUPS in mixed use areas.
Council also has the ability to waive some guidelines with good reasons and also
approved changes to the future land use designations in the future land use designation
-- future land use map in part to avoid size restrictions for buildings. Examples here --
good reasons are Costco and Waltman. Additional requirements may provide some
comfort, but may still be sized up with no guarantee for application of the guidelines.
Design is also complicated. Staff have continued concerns in maintaining delineation
between general guidelines and strict requirements when it comes to building design
features on the site. There are many ways to mitigate for building mass in context
sensitive building and site design and staff have no way to justify the adopted values for
the maximum building areas as proposed in the updated mixed use text. They appear
arbitrary and if they ever had justification that's been lost. Lastly, we have some other
adopted policies that very much support the new texts. Here we have several of those
policies that staff could do a better job referencing within mixed use developments.
These are not prescriptive and they are -- are very open, but the clearer the city is with
approval expectations, the more staff can successfully advocate for this and I will let you
read those.
Strader: Thank you, Brian. I think we have all read the memo. So, you -- I think so.
So, you can just carry on.
McClure: So, I will wrap up here with some additional comments received during the
hearing continuation. The summary here is something of a disservice given the length
of the comments received and so I'm leaving them as concluding remarks. We had one
additional form survey provided that included no comments, but general support from
answers that are yes or no. Several engaged stakeholders provided some very
thoughtful written comments regarding this application. The general feeling -- and,
again, this is a summary -- does a community value -- values to the guidelines relate to
maximum square footage. There is a sense of already limited tools being eroded and
that flawed or otherwise existing building restrictions are important. Some of the
comments also included a number of related and unrelated -- unrelated comments
regarding public process and so I hope you have had a chance to look at those. With
that this is the same request we had last time and I'm open for conversation and
questions.
Strader: Thank you, Brian. Councilman Cavener.
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Cavener: Thank you, Madam Vice-President Strader. Brian, a question where you are -
- the comment about concerns from the public, this is the first that I'm -- I'm hearing
about it and, again, not your fault, but I think the link to the -- that typically links to the
public records file for this links to the website that you guys have put together, so I
appreciate you flagging it for us, that they are in the public record. We, as Council, did
not have the chance to review that. We weren't provided it, nor I think the public.
Again, not -- not a glaring error, not a mistake on anyone's part, but just maybe if you
wouldn't mind summarizing some of that or at least forwarding the link to us so that we
have at least -- and I may be alone in that. I wasn't able to review it.
Strader: Councilman Cavener, I requested the link and was able to review the public
comment and it was extensive and I thought very rich feedback worthy of consideration.
I will let you respond, Brian.
McClure: Madam Vice-President, Councilman Cavener, it's very difficult to summarize
and putting aside some of the other topics that aren't directly related to this application,
you had three very engaged stakeholders provide written testimony for that. Their
names are not unfamiliar to you. They shared Council's concerns when they -- after
they were -- they weren't previous concerns that they were aware of. After -- after the
last hearing where you asked us to go out and talk to them, they shared some of the
concerns that several persons on Council -- concerns they had. They were generally
that while the mixed use requirements and mixed use neighborhood and mixed use
community for the building restrictions that are either at school or vertically integrated
project, are important. They -- it helps to protect community to transition and protect
existing neighborhoods and that they wanted those. One of them understood -- at least
one of them understood that it was arbitrary, but leaning towards sort of my comments
about other standards being eroded and not having a lot of other things to fall back on
and the other two were a little bit more general I think, but had the same concern, that
they would like -- they would like those existing requirements for maximum building
square footage to remain in the proposed changes to mixed use.
Strader: Brian, would you mind if I jump in a little? Thank you. To give you my take on
it after reading it and I think you are going to want to read these comments for yourself.
Like if I were you I would want to. I thought there were -- there was a lot of really good
feedback. I thought that it was extremely thoughtful. There were several that were
multiple pages. There was actually a -- there was a review of this memo and all of the
options. There was some feedback regarding option three, this idea of a 30 foot
additional setback for every one story of height disparity, that that seemed very
inappropriate and that that was not a good solution. I think there was a -- an
acknowledgement that this proposal is an improvement overall to the process, but that
taking away the building area restriction kind of takes away the only concrete bright line
that individuals have to -- to try to enforce this idea of neighborhood transition and there
was actually a suggestion -- and I don't know if that would be long better, you know, in
the development of like design standards, but there was a very specific suggestion that
perhaps in like mixed use neighborhood developments or other mixed use
developments that there not be more than a one story difference between directly
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adjacent uses and I thought that that was kind of an interesting idea and I don't think I'm
doing it proper justice, because we did hear from three folks. Thank you.
Cavener: Thank you.
Strader: Other questions, comments, reflections? All right. With that --
Cavener: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: Brian, just to make sure that I -- I also heard you correctly, things happening
in realtime. If I heard you correctly, you and staff had the opportunity to review those
comments and didn't make any changes to what was presented to us a month ago; is
that correct?
McClure: Madam Vice-President, Councilman Cavener, some of their comments are
hard to disagree with, but because of the boxes we operate in, yes, that's the case.
Cavener: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: Brian, as always I appreciate your willingness to be candid and diplomatic.
I'm bad at both of those and I appreciate you walking us through some of this tonight.
Really appreciate it.
Strader: Thank you. Brian, is there anything you want to add before we open up the
public hearing portion of this evening?
McClure: Madam Vice-President, I don't think I have anything right now.
Strader: Thank you. All right. This is a public hearing. Mr. Clerk, do we have anyone
signed up to testify here?
Johnson: Madam Vice-President, we did not.
Strader: Okay.
Johnson: The only people online are city staff.
Strader: And I know we did hear from some members of the public that the -- that did
write in that they would not be able to attend this evening. We do have a couple of
members in the audience. This is a public hearing. If you would like to provide any
testimony or thoughts you are welcome to approach the podium at this time. Okay.
Thank you. Thanks for being with us. All right. So, Council, just to summarize -- and I
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can get -- I know I have been very loud about this particular topic. You know, if you feel
like you would like to move forward tonight we could consider doing that. I personally
feel that it would be important for all the members of Council to be able to review the
public testimony that was provided. I thought it was very detailed and helpful and we
did have members of the public take a significant amount of time to provide that
feedback. So, I would recommend a continuance, but perhaps with some direction or at
least some reflection on -- on the memo itself. But I will open it up for discussion.
Cavener: Madam Vice-President, I appreciate the work that has went into this on staff
and I don't feel good about this, because I clearly missed -- and, again, I still haven't
found where the -- that public feedback is and so I may look to my good colleagues who
show me where you found it and where I missed it, because that to me is an important
piece to at least be able to have been prepared and maybe provide some context to
staff. So, while I do not want to slow this process down for anyone as a result of me, I --
I won't be voting in favor of adoption this evening.
McClure: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Yes.
McClure: If the concerns are strictly regarding the square footage change -- and that's
all I have heard -- a solution -- and as I wrote in the original staff report, the only reason
we brought this forward is because it was pointed out to us. A solution would be to keep
the existing text as -- as they are and not strike them and we could come back and
modify it later.
Strader: Thank you, Brian. That is something for us to chew on. One thing I want -- the
only thing that bothers me about that approach -- I don't want to let the perfect be the
enemy of the good, because I think on the whole the work you have done here is
fantastic. The modeling -- I mean you and I and Councilman Overton went through your
-- your multi-year projection modeling of the impacts and we have done -- there has
been so much legwork that's gone into this. I agree with you totally that the direction it
is going is very positive. A fear that I have is that we keep this building area footprint
restriction, but don't seize this opportunity now to craft something maybe that would
create a building height restriction that's relative to adjacent uses or even just gives you
some direction about the next step is we really need to look at design standards or
something. I just don't want to not seize that moment and have that follow up happen.
So, that -- that's my only concern there and I do think, you know, that -- that the
members of the public really did provide good testimony. I guess a question -- I don't
know if it's a question for -- for Bill or for you, but, you know, if we were to continue this,
for example, for a week, could we have that short of a continuance in order to address
this one issue? So, perhaps we could, you know, continue the public hearing, but with
maybe, you know, a shorter turnaround. Do we have a noticing issue? Like how does
that all work?
Nary: Madam Vice-President?
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Strader: Mr. Nary.
Nary: So, no -- no additional noticing is required, so you can continue this just simply
for a week for more information. That's --
Strader: Okay. Mr. Clerk, I'm looking over at you. I believe we have a pretty light
agenda so far for next week; is that right?
Johnson: Madam Vice-President, I'm double checking. I do believe so. I can confirm.
Hood: Madam Vice-President, while the clerk is looking that up, if you don't mind.
Strader: Go ahead.
Hood: I just -- a week I think is great. Obviously, you all can do what you would like to
do. I just want to put that in context a little bit. The print deadline for next week is noon
tomorrow. So, you probably won't have anything really to stew on. So, new information
will be really new to you, because anything we propose will be after the print deadline to
the clerk likely. So, the discussion can be continued, but you really won't have anything
more substantive to really chew on. I'm not -- I don't say that to encourage you to
continue it further, but I just wonder if your expectation is that you actually have some
new -- something black and white to review over before next week, your packet goes
out before then.
Strader: Mr. Hood, if you don't mind, just to tease that out a little bit, though, we already
have testimony from the public that hasn't been reviewed by Council and -- and,
Councilman Cavener, you are not unique. I had to actually specifically request a link
and I thought maybe I was just like the odd woman out and hadn't figured this all out,
but I think all of us are in the same boat, that we haven't been able to review that. So, it
seems like if we put this on the agenda for next week we will all at least be able to
review the public testimony that's been received. Hypothetically we could keep this
public hearing open in the event that there is additional testimony. We could receive
that just like any other application; right?
Hood: So, my apologies, yes, I kind of understood this as twofold. One, so that anyone
that didn't review what I'm assuming is in the record online and available today -- some
more time to review that. I also heard the last part was to maybe play with some of the
existing language, if we are going to keep this, to make it perfect or improve on the
good to be even better. So, if that's not part of it -- and we can even play with that a
little bit, just -- you won't, again, have anything from staff to further consider prior to next
week.
Strader: Mr. Hood, that's perfect. We are on the same page. I'm not looking for staff to
provide any additional analysis and writing. I would personally encourage you to at
least reflect on the suggestion that was made regarding some type of a height
restriction for mixed use community, whether it would make sense to have some type of
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a height restriction of one story between directly adjacent uses. If you feel that that is a
solution that could be considered and your -- maybe your comments will be, hey, we
think that's part of the design standards process and that's where that should take
place. I don't know. I don't want to speak for you. But that's the one piece I think
would like to hear a little more from you on, Brian. But I'm just looking to everybody
else. Is there any -- any concern, anything further from Planning stuff specifically that
we are looking for? Yes. Councilman Taylor.
Taylor: Madam Vice-President. I -- I got pretty comfortable with kind of where we were
with that, but I was -- I thought I was just the new guy and didn't understand how to
access the stuff. So, I'm glad that the veterans on Council also failed. I would like to
review it and compare that with what's been proposed. I'm not looking at anything -- for
anything new either from -- from staff. I'm pretty close to being comfortable, but I think a
week to review those comments, especially it sounds like there is something of -- of
note in them I would appreciate that.
Strader: Great. Okay.
Overton: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Yes, Councilman Overton.
Overton: First off I would like to commend Planning again for all the work they have
done on this. I know it's a once a year process to make this change and a tremendous
amount of work and thought went into it. I guess one of the questions I have is I did not
have a chance to review the public remarks. But just to get this out there in front of all
of us, with the public remarks being out there, Brian, you brought the same product
forward. If there is changes to be made are you looking for Council to make those
suggested changes or are we looking for you to make those changes and bring them
back to us? Because I think that's kind of important that we understand that before we
meet again.
Strader: Thank you, Councilman Overton. Brian, I will maybe just chime in with one
thing and, then, turn it over to you. It sounded like from reading the memo and from
reading that other information you have provided that because it's been through the
planning and zoning process you did not feel comfortable independently making
additional recommendations outside of the memo without direction from Council, but I
don't want to put the words in your mouth.
McClure: Madam Vice-President, Councilman Overton, and Vice-President, that point is
true. Logistically it's also just -- I don't want to -- I don't want to presuppose
conversation next week. It's going to be very difficult, to be honest, to craft anything
that's going to work in most conditions. It sounds easy to just say one story next to
adjacent parcels, but you can have very deep parcel, you can have property owners
who don't care, you can have very creative design solutions for that. I mean they may
have wide buffers. What -- a parcel you look at some parcels are huge. You know,
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what is the -- what's the minimum length there where you sort of say, okay, that's --
that's no longer I believe an element, because we are talking about a parcel that hasn't
been annexed yet. It's 80 acres and you said one -- one story. Like there is just the
sideboards there and the nuance -- and what you have to consider is pretty vast and I
would be hard pressed to find anything more general that I support that isn't more code
based, more design based and include other things like landscaping, parking, actual
architectural treatments, terracing -- I mean there is just other things you can do and I
wouldn't feel good about recommending some blanket standard here. That doesn't
mean it's not bad, my standards just might be off, but it will be difficult for me to get
there. I'm happy to have that conversation though.
Strader: Thank you, Brian. You know, yeah, that's a question I had was, you know, we
have several parts, you know, of our Comprehensive Plan where we say, you know,
pretty general things, like transition between neighborhoods is very important. I
wondered if guidance that was not super specific, but generally in mixed use
neighborhood we would expect to see high disparity of no more than one story between
directly adjacent uses. If something like that would be helpful and I -- again, I don't want
to craft it for you, but it seemed like a worthy recommendation from the public at least
for us to consider. I think what I would be looking for from you would be -- and it's totally
fine if the answer is -- I think that's what you just said, hey, that sounds interesting,
that's part of the UDC design standard overall, that's where that needs to take place,
and we could always give you to next week if we thought it was helpful, we could give
you that direction. Like we would love for -- City Council would love to see us work on
that next. I don't know. Did I hear -- I hope I'm not mishearing you.
McClure: No. I think I understand the comments. I understand. Thank you.
Strader: All right. Well, I don't know if I'm there. I don't know if I'm out on a little island
by myself with that suggestion at all. So, it sounds like we have all got to -- at least the
majority of Council has got a desire it sounds like to -- to read the public testimony.
Come back. So, with that, Council, do I have a motion to keep the public hearing open
and continue, please?
Cavener: Madam Vice-President?
Strader: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: I move that we continue Item No. 4, the public hearing for H-2023-0057,
move that we continue this item to next Tuesday, February 20th, 2024. And, then,
request that staff send a link that includes all the public testimony that isn't attached to
this agenda this evening to the Mayor and Council and to make that public testimony
available via the application material link, so that the public that wants to review this
agenda for next week has the opportunity to see it as well.
Overton: Second.
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Strader: All right. Excellent. It's been moved and seconded. Is there any discussion?
Okay.
Johnson: Can I asked a clarifying question? So, what I can do is place the secondary
link on the -- on the agenda. So, that what I'm hearing?
Strader: Mr. Clerk, that is fantastic.
Johnson: Because there are shortcuts.
Strader: Because there is a link to the public facing website, which is very helpful. I
don't think we want to remove that. We are just adding an additional link with the
materials for the application. That is fantastic. Mr. Clerk, any issues on February 20th?
That should be fine; right?
Johnson: Yes.
Strader: Okay. With that we have got a motion. It's seconded. Let's call the roll.
Roll Call: Borton, absent; Cavener, yea; Strader, yea; Overton, yea; Little Roberts, yea;
Taylor, yea.
Strader: Okay. With that the public hearing for the mixed use Comprehensive Plan text
amendment has been continued one week. I look forward to discussing that further.
MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT.
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
Strader: Okay. That brings us to Future Meeting Topics. Okay. Fellow Council
Members, any suggestions of future meeting topics? Mr. Cavener.
Cavener: Madam Vice-President, no future meeting topics right now, but just a point of
personal privilege. It is challenging to be thrust upon one to conduct a meeting and I
just want to commend you. You did an exceptional job tonight of playing traffic cop and
hearing the public, working with staff, so job well done this evening.
Strader: Thank you so much. We are not there yet. So, let's not jinx it. Thank you.
You all have been very helpful as well in making motions and being very clear. I
appreciate everyone's support. Any other comments on future meeting topics? Okay.
All right. With that do I have a motion to adjourn?
Cavener: Move to adjourn.
Cavener: Okay. Excellent. We have a motion to adjourn. All in favor signify by saying
aye. Excellent. We are adjourned.
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MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:32 P.M.
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Planning and Zoning Department Presentation and Outline
Changes to Agenda: None
Item #1: Whitecliffe Estates Subdivision No. 3 (Lot 8, Block 4) (H-2023-0065)
Application(s): Vacation
Size of property, existing zoning, and location: This site consists of 0.37 acres of land, zoned R-4, located at 4557 N. Blissful
Avenue.
Summary of Request: The request is to vacate 3 feet of the 8-foot side yard easement located on the southerly portion along the
northern boundary of Lot 8, Block 4, of the Whitecliffe Estates No. 3 Subdivision. The foundation for this lot was installed at the typical
five-foot side yard setback at the north property line instead of the eight-foot-wide setback shown on the plat. The width shown on the
recorded plat was increased due to the location of a private pressurized irrigation line; no other utilities exist in the easement.
Relinquishment letters were received from the utility companies stating no objection to the proposed vacation.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Written Testimony: None
Possible Motions:
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Number H-2023-0065, as presented in the staff
report for the hearing date of February 12, 2024: (Add any proposed modifications to conditions)
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Number H-2023-0065, as presented during the
hearing on February 12, 2024, for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number H-2023-0065 to the hearing date of February 12, 2024 for the following reason(s): (You should
state specific reason(s) for continuance.)
Item #2: Kleiner Adjacent Subdivision (H-2023-0059)
Application(s):
Combined preliminary/final plat
Size of property, existing zoning, and location: This site consists of 9.88 acres of land, zoned C-G, located at 1730 N. Records
Way at the NEC of Records & Fairview.
History: A CUP was previously approved for a 472-unit MFR development on this site; and the Director approved an alternative
compliance request for a reduced street buffer width of 16’ along Records Way.
Comprehensive Plan FLUM Designation: MU-R
Summary of Request: The Applicant requests approval of a combined preliminary and final plat consisting of two (2) building lots on
9.88 acres of land in the C-G zoning district.
Access to this development was approved from a right-in/right-out access driveway via Records Way along the west boundary of the
site. Two (2) other accesses were approved via a shared driveway with the adjacent property to the east (CarMax) along the east
boundary of the site. No access is proposed or approved via Fairview or Elden Gray St. A cross-access easement is required to be
granted to the abutting property to the east (CarMax) for use of the portion of the shared driveway that lies on this site.
Landscaped street buffers are required along Fairview, Records & Elden Gray St., landscaped in accord with UDC standards. A
reduced buffer width was previously approved along Records, south of the entry. The Director approved a modification to the street
buffer landscape requirements along Fairview with this application.
A 10’ wide multi-use pathway is proposed within the street buffer along Fairview & Records in accord with the Pathways Master Plan
for access to Kleiner City Park to the north.
Commission Recommendation: Approval
Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Jon Wardle, Brighton Corp.
ii. In opposition: None
iii. Commenting: Larry Van Over, Scott Dykstra, Sean Thompson
iv. Written testimony: Josh Beach, Brighton Corp. (Applicant) – in agreement with staff report conditions.
v. Key Issue(s): Concern pertaining to traffic congestion generated from the development.
Key Issue(s) of Discussion by Commission: Phasing of the project, construction traffic impacts & pedestrian access to The Village.
Commission Change(s) to Staff Recommendation: None
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: Staff recommends conditions #1.1b and #1.2B are deleted as the ALT compliance request is
a Director and not Council decision. The Director has approved the ALT request.
Written Testimony since Commission Hearing: None
Possible Motions:
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Number H-2023-0059, as presented in the staff
report for the hearing date of February 13, 2024: (Add any proposed modifications to conditions)
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Number H-2023-0059, as presented during the
hearing on February 13, 2024, for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number H-2023-0059 to the hearing date of __________ for the following reason(s): (You should state
specific reason(s) for continuance.)
Item #3: Linder Condos (H-2023-0074)
Application(s): Development Agreement Modification
Size of property, existing zoning, and location: This site consists of 0.98-acre of land, zoned R1 in Ada County, located at 300 N.
Linder Rd.
History: An annexation application with I-L zoning was recently approved for this property with the requirement of a DA, which was
never executed.
Comprehensive Plan FLUM Designation: General Industrial
Summary of Request: The applicant proposes to modify the terms of the DA required with the previous annexation application with
this application. Because the previous development plan was for a self-service storage facility, future use of the property was restricted
to that use through the DA. The applicant proposes to modify the DA to include warehouse and flex space uses along with the
previously approved storage facility use to allow more variety in uses that can develop on the site. All of the proposed uses are
principal permitted uses in the I-L district and are subject to specific use standards in the UDC.
The concept plan has changed slightly – previously, there were 8 tenant spaces in two buildings; now 7 tenant spaces are proposed,
still in two buildings, totaling 15,643 s.f. The west building had to be reduced in size to accommodate the cross-access
easement/driveway required to the adjacent properties to the north and south. The access driveway via Linder Rd. was also shifted to
the south to align with the driveway on the west side of the street.
Off-street parking is proposed in accord with UDC standards. A minimum of 7 spaces are required, 13 are provided, which should
accommodate any of the proposed uses.
The building elevations have also changed slightly, as shown. Final design is required to comply with the standards in the ASM.
Written Testimony since Commission Hearing: None
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Possible Motions:
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Number H-2023-0074, as presented in the staff
report for the hearing date of February 13, 2024: (Add any proposed modifications to conditions)
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Number H-2023-0074, as presented during the
hearing on February 13, 2024, for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number H-2023-0074 to the hearing date of ___________ for the following reason(s): (You should state
specific reason(s) for continuance.)
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h2 Agenda Item Numbers/Order:
hoodc, 12/19/2006
Vacation of 3’of the 8’ side yard easement
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5application. lopment A flood plain development permit with base flood elevations and flood protection elevations shall be required with a future dk.. 6-3A-The existing irrigation ditch
on the eastern portion of the site shall be piped or otherwise covered as set forth in UDC 11j.districts (i.e., CD).commercial residential design standards in the Architectural Standards
Manual for-Future structure(s) on the site shall comply with the noni.34E as long as the property abuts a residential district.-3-4-shall be limited to 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. as set
forth in UDC 11if developed on the site,,facility hours of public operationStoragesThe h.10C.5.-3B-Mitigation is required for existing trees on this site that are removed as set forth
in UDC 11g.buffer width from 25 feet to 5 feet. Note: The City Council approved a reduced 9C, as approved by City Council with consent from the property owner to the north. -3B-UDC
11rds listed in wide buffer shall be provided to the residential land use to the north (Parcel #R3579000015), landscaped per the standa-foot-f.Division with the Certificate of Zoning
Compliance application for the proposed use. 3A.2. A copy of the recorded easement should be submitted to the Planning -3A-south (Parcel #R3579000025) in accord with UDC 11perty to
the egress easement granted to the pro-access/ingress-A driveway stub shall be constructed to the southern property line and a crosse.Division with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance
application for the proposed use. 3A.2. A copy of the recorded easement should be submitted to the Planning -3A-north (Parcel #R3579000015) in accord with UDC 11perty to the egress
easement granted to the pro-access/ingress-A driveway stub shall be constructed to the northern property line and a crossd.N. Linder Rd., unless otherwise approved by the City and ACHD.
t side of The existing driveway via N. Linder Rd. Shall be closed and a new driveway constructed in alignment with the driveway on the c.., as applicable16-3A-service uses in UDC 11-and
the standards for self18) -3-4-flex space facilities (UDC 1134-3-4-UDC 11(listed in service storage facilities -self42), -3-4-warehouse facilities (UDC 11Comply with the specific use
standards for b.design standards in the Architectural Standards Manual, and the provisions contained herein.Report attached to the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law attached hereto
as Exhibit “B,” Unified Development Code Standthe Staff Future development of this site shall be generally consistent with the conceptual development plans included in Section VIII
a.:conditionsspecialfollowingwithaccordanceinPropertydevelopshallOwner/Developer.1.5:PROPERTYSUBJECTOFDEVELOPMENTGOVERNINGCONDITIONS.
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AGENDA ITEM
ITEM TOPIC: Public Hearing for Whitecliffe Estates Subdivision No. 3 (Lot 8, Block 4) (H-
2023-0065) by Shari Stiles, Engineering Solutions, located at 4557 N. Blissful Ave.
Application Materials: https://bit.ly/H-2023-0065
A. Request: Vacation of three feet (3') of the eight-foot (8') side yard public utilities easement
located on the southerly portion along the northern boundary of Lot 8, Block 4.
PUBLIC HEARING SIGN IN SHEET
DATE: February 13, 2024 ITEM # ON AGENDA: 1
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HEARING 2/13/2024 Legend
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LOCATION: 4557 N. Blissful Avenue, in the NE 1/4 of R-a R 4 R-
the NW 1/4 of Section 36 T.4N. R.1W.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Request to vacate three feet(3')of the eight-foot(8') side yard easement located on the southerly
portion along the northern boundary of Lot 8,Block 4, of the Whitecliffe Estates No. 3 Subdivision.
II. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
Shari Stiles,Engineering Solutions— 1029 N. Rosario Street, Suite 100,Meridian,ID 83642
B. Owner:
Michael Sinicropi—8467 Copper Creek,Middleton,ID 83644
C. Representative:
Same as Applicant
III. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
Per UDC Table 11-5A-2,vacation of a utility easement falls under"all others",which requires
approval from City Council at a public hearing.
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IV. NOTICING
City Council Posting Date
Newspaper Notification 1/28/2024
Radius notification mailed to 1/26/2024
properties within 300 feet
Next Door posting 1/24/2024
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
The Applicant requests approval to vacate three feet(3') of the eight-foot(8') side yard easement
located on the southerly portion along the northern boundary of Lot 8,Block 4, of the Whitecliffe
Estates No. 3 Subdivision.
The foundation for this lot was installed at the typical five-foot side yard setback at the north property
line instead of the eight-foot-wide setback shown on the plat. The width shown on the recorded plat
was increased due to the location of a private pressurized irrigation line;no other utilities exist in the
easement.
A legal description and exhibit map of the portion of the easement proposed to be vacated is included
in Section VI below.
The Applicant states there are no underground or overhead utilities in the subject easement area.
Relinquishment letters were received from Sparklight(former Cable One),Intermountain Gas,
Lumen, Settlers Irrigation District and Idaho Power for the portion of the easement proposed to be
vacated.
VI. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the partial vacation of the public utility easement as proposed by
the Applicant and as agreed upon by the easement holders.
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VII. EXHIBIT
Legal Description&Exhibit Map of the Portion of the Utility Easement Proposed to be Vacated
Letlal Descriation
Vacation of Portion of Existing Easement
Lot 89 Block 4,WflitecIiffe Estates Subdivision No.3
A pgrtion pf an existing Public Utilitie.,Whilecliffe 1=shales Homeowners As-Ariation Pressure
Irngation and Lcit Drainage Eaaenwerd covering a poateon of Lot 8, Block 4 of Whitecliffe Estates
SubdivWOF1 No� J.as Srjown jr)Book 124 of Plats an Puges 1971 B through 19721.recwrds of Ada
County, Idaho;being Iocated Rn the N E 1/4 of the RW A of$eoppn ,Township 4 Norlh,Range
1 West, Bose Meridian, Cty of Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, er-are p4rticulariy Qescrit�ed SS
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Convneneing at a 518 inch diameter icon pm morrument marking the northwesierly corner of Said
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of nid Lot 8 be-afs S ea4557 E distance of 146.22 feet
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ITEM TOPIC: Public Hearing for Kleiner Adjacent Subdivision (H-2023-0059) by Brighton
Development, Inc., located at Northeast corner of N. Records Way and E. Fairview Ave.
Application Materials: https://bit.ly/H-2023-0059
A. Request: Combined Preliminary/Final Plat consisting of two (2) building lots on 9.88 acres of
land in the C-G zoning district.
PUBLIC HEARING SIGN IN SHEET
DATE: February 13, 2024 ITEM # ON AGENDA: 2
PROJECT NAME: Kleiner Adjacent Subdivision
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SUBJECT: Kleiner Adjacent Subdivision—PFP L
2023-0059) &ALT(A-2024-0009)
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LOCATION: 1730 N. Records Way at the northeast
corner of N. Records Way and E.
Fairview Ave., in the SW 1/4 of Section •
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I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Combined preliminary and final plat consisting of two(2)building lots on 9.88 acres of land in the C-G
zoning district.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Description Details
Acreage 9.88 acres
Future Land Use Designation Mixed Use—Regional(MU-R)
Existing Land Use Vacant/undeveloped
Proposed Land Uses Multi-family residential
Current Zoning C-G(General Retail&Service Commercial District)
Proposed Zoning NA
Lots(#and type;bldg/common) 2 building lots
Phasing plan(#of phases) 2
Number of Residential Units(type 472 multi-family(apartment)units
of units)
Density(gross&net) 47.8 units/acre(gross)
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Open Space(acres,total [%]/ See CUP(H-2022-0008)&ALT(A-2022-0085)
buffer/qualified)
Amenities See CUP(H-2022-0008)
Physical Features(waterways, None
hazards,flood plain,hillside)
Neighborhood meeting date 10/24/23
History(previous approvals) AZ-07-012(Ord.#09-1399,Development Agreement Inst.#109009630);H—
2022-0008, CR-2022-0004(Records Apartments CUP,ALT—expires on
4/21/2024);A-2022-0085(ALT);A-2022-0147(Records Apartments CZC,DES
-Expired)
B. Community Metrics
Description Details
Ada County Highway District
• Staff report(yes/no) Yes
• Requires ACHD No
Commission Action es/no
• TIS es/no No(not required)
• Existing Conditions Fairview Ave.is improved with 7-travel lanes and no curb,gutter or sidewalk
abutting the site.Records Way is improved with 5-travel lanes at Fairview
tapering to 2-travel lanes approaching the single lane roundabout at the
Records/Elden Gray intersection.
• Level of Service PM Peak PM Peak Hour
Roadway Frontage Functional Hour Level of
Classification Traffic Count Service
Fairview Avenue 573-feet Principal Arterial 1,591 Better than"E"
Records Way 715-feet Collector 337 Better than"D"
Elden Gray Street 611-feet Local NIA N/A
"Acceptable level of service for a seven-lane principal arterial is"E"(2,720 VPH).
Acceptable level of service for a two-lane collector is"D"(425 VPH).
• CIP/IFYWP Fairview Avenue is listed in the CIP to be widened to 74anes from Eagle Road (SH-55)to
Cloverdale Road between 2036 and 2040.
Access(Arterial/Collectors/State One access is proposed via Records Way,a collector street,and two accesses
Hwy/Local)(Existing and are proposed via the existing shared driveway along the east boundary of the
Proposed) site.
Proposed Road Improvements No improvements are proposed to Fairview.A dedicated northbound right-
turn lane is proposed at the intersection of Records Way&site access A.
Estimated Trip Generation 2,205 trips per day& 184 trips per hour in the PM peak hour.
Fire Service No comments were received.
Police Service No comments received
West Ada School District No comments received
Wastewater See comments in Section IX.B
Water See comments in Section IX.B
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IV. NOTICING
Planning& Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Newspaper notification
published in newspaper 12/18/2023 1/28/2024
Radius notification mailed to
property owners within 300 feet 12/15/2023 1/26/2024
Public hearing notice sign posted
12/22/2023 2/13/2024
on site
Nextdoor posting 12/11/2023 1/29/2024
V. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS
LAND USE: The Future Land Use Map(FLUM)contained in the Comprehensive Plan designates this
property as Mixed Use—Regional(MU-R).
The purpose of the MU-R designation is to provide a mix of employment,retail,and residential dwellings
and public uses near major arterial intersections. The intent is to integrate a variety of uses together,
including residential, and to avoid predominantly single use developments such as a regional retail center
with only restaurants and other commercial uses. Developments should be anchored by uses that have a
regional draw with the appropriate supporting uses. For example, an employment center should have
supporting retail uses; a retail center should have supporting residential uses as well as supportive
neighborhood and community services.
TRANSPORTATION: The Master Street Map(MSM)depicts N. Records Way as a commercial collector
street and E. Fairview Ave. as a principal arterial street. East Elden Gray St. is a local street along the
northern boundary of the site. Transit services are not available to serve this site.
PROPOSED USE: A multi-family development containing 472 apartment units in one(1) 5-story building
with associated parking and landscaping was approved to develop on this site(H-2022-0008).
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):
• "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 services are available and can be extended by the developer with development
in accord with UDC 11-3A-21.
• "Ensure development is connected to City of Meridian water and sanitary sewer systems and the
extension to and through said developments are constructed in conformance with the City of
Meridian Water and Sewer System Master Plans in effect at the time of development."(3.03.03A)
The proposed development will connect to City water and sewer systems;services are required to be
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provided to and though this development in accord with current City plans.
• "Reduce the number of existing access points onto arterial streets by using methods such as cross-
access agreements, access management, and frontage/backage roads,and promoting local and
collector street connectivity."(6.01.02B)
No access is proposed via Fairview Ave., an arterial street. Access is proposed via a shared access
driveway along the east boundary of the site and via a right-in/right-out driveway from Records
Way, a collector street. A cross-access easement is required to be granted between the proposed lots
and to the property to the east for use of the portion of the driveway that lies on this site.
• "With new subdivision plats,require the design and construction of pathways connections, easy
pedestrian and bicycle access to parks, safe routes to schools,and the incorporation of usable open
space with quality amenities."(2.02.01A)
Segments of the City's multi-use pathway system are required along E. Fairview Ave. and along N.
Records Way to provide access to Kleiner Park in accord with the Pathways Master Plan.
• "Maximize public services by prioritizing infill development of vacant and underdeveloped parcels
within the City over parcels on the fringe."(2.02.02)
This is an infill development; development of this vacant land will result in more efficient provision
of public services.
• "Require urban infrastructure be provided for all new developments, including curb and gutter,
sidewalks,water and sewer utilities."(3.03.03G)
Urban sewer and water infrastructure and curb, gutter and sidewalks are required to be provided
with development as proposed.
• "Slow the outward progression of the City's limits by discouraging fringe area development;
encourage development of vacant or underutilized parcels currently within City limits."(4.05.03B)
Development of the subject infill property, currently in the City limits, is encouraged over parcels on
the fringe of the City. The development of this property will result in better provision of City services.
VI. STAFF ANALYSIS
Note:A Conditional Use Permit(CUP)was previously approved for a 472-unit multi family development on
this site, which will expire on 412112024 as setforth in UDC 11-5B-6F.A time extension may be requested if
needed. The previously approved Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review application expired
on 911412023.The reason for the subdivision request is to create two (2)separate parcels to facilitate
construction financing of the project. The overall project should remain under the same ownership.
A. PRELIMINARY PLAT/FINAL PLAT(PFP):
The proposed combined preliminary/final plat(PFP) consists of two(2)commercial building lots on
9.88 acres of land in the C-G zoning district as shown on the preliminary and final plats in Sections
VIII.A and B.
One phase of development is proposed for the subdivision. However,two(2)phases of development are
proposed for construction of the multi-family development on the proposed lots. All street buffers and
pathways/sidewalks within the buffers are required to be constructed as part of the subdivision
improvements and not phased with lot development.If the site develops prior to recordation of the
plat,all subdivision improvements should be completed prior to release of the first Certificate of
Occupancy for the site.
Existing Structures/Site Improvements: There are no existing structures on this property.
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Dimensional Standards (UDC 11-2): Future development is required to comply with the dimensional
standards listed in UDC Table 11-2B-3 for the C-G zoning district.
Access: One(1)right-in/right-out access driveway was approved via N. Records Way, a commercial
collector street, along the west boundary of the site(CR-2022-0004)and two(2)accesses were approved
via the shared driveway along the east boundary of the site.No access is proposed or approved via E.
Fairview Ave. or E. Elden Gray St.
A cross-access easement is required to be granted to the abutting property to the east(CarMax
Parcel#S1104438755)for use of the portion of the shared driveway that lies on this site.A
recorded copy of the easement should be submitted with the final plat for City Engineer signature
or prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for the site,whichever occurs first.A
blanket cross-access easement should also be granted between both of the proposed lots via a note
on the plat.
Traffic Impact Study(TIS): ACHD deems the estimated trips from this development is less that what
was estimated previously for this parcel with the 2-to 3-story office and residential land uses
conceptually proposed with the TIS for The Village at Meridian in 2011. For this reason, only a turn lane
analysis was required. Based on this analysis, a northbound dedicated right turn lane on Records Way is
recommended at the site access;no additional turn lanes are recommended at the access on Elden Gray
Street. ACHD is supportive of the access provided a turn lane is constructed as recommended.
Landscaping(UDC 11-3B): The UDC (Table 11-2B-3)requires a minimum 35-foot wide street buffer
along E. Fairview Ave., a principal arterial street and entryway corridor; a 20-foot wide buffer along N.
Records Way, a commercial collector street; and a 10-foot wide buffer along E. Elden Gray St., a local
street. Where bumpers overhang onto perimeter landscape buffers in parking areas,the parking stall
dimensions may be reduced 2 feet in length if 2 feet is added to the width of the landscaped area planted
in groundcover; otherwise,wheel stops should be provided to prevent vehicle overhang.
A reduced buffer width of 16 feet was previously approved through alternative compliance A-2022-0085
along a 145-foot long section adjacent to the right-turn lane along N. Records Way. An additional 2-feet
should be added to the width of the buffer along Fairview totaling 37-feet if wheel stops aren't provided
in abutting parking spaces (wheel stops are now proposed). ALL of the buffer area must be vegetated
in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C.3—the gravel shoulder(or any other
unlandscaped areas) may not be counted toward the minimum width of the buffer; the plans
should be revised accordingly. If a hardship exists,a reduced buffer width may be requested
through an alternative compliance application as set forth in UDC 11-313-7C.1c.The buffer width
along Elden Gray includes an additional 2-feet for vehicle overhange as required.
A request for alternative compliance was submitted to UDC 11-313-7C.3 and 11-313-7C.5a for the
street buffer improvements along Fairview Ave.Per the UDC,landscaping is required within the
entire 35'wide street buffer; and the compacted gravel along the street should be a maximum of
10' in width. The plan in Section VIII.E depicts a 35' wide buffer measured from the back of the
future curb to the parking lot,which accounts for the future road widening; however,only about
28-31' of the buffer is proposed to be landscaped at this time.A compacted gravel shoulder greater
than 10' is proposed on a 90' long section near the eastern boundary of the site along Fairview as
required by ACHD(circled in red on the drawing below).The reason for the requests is that
ACHD is requiring a rural road section,which includes a gravel edge and sand window,within the
street buffer.With the future improvements to Fairview,this area will be landscaped in accord
with UDC standards.Alternative compliance is necessary because ACHD is requiring a design
that conflicts with UDC standards and compliance isn't feasible.
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Street buffers should be depicted on the plat in common lots or dedicated buffer easements,
maintained by the property owner or business owner's association, as set forth in UDC 11-3B-
7C.2a.The buffers should be measured from the back of curb per UDC 11-3B-7C.la(2).
Internal parking lot landscaping is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-8C and
will be reviewed for compliance with these standards with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance and
provided with lot development.
There are no existing trees on the site that require mitigation.
Sidewalks(11-3A-17): The UDC (11-3A-17)requires minimum 5-foot wide detached sidewalks along
all collector and arterial streets; and attached sidewalks(or detached)along local streets. Because the
Pathways Master Plan(PMP)depicts pathways along Fairview Ave. and Records Way, a 10-foot wide
sidewalk is proposed in those areas instead; a detached sidewalk is proposed along Eldon Gray St.; and
an attached sidewalk is proposed along the driveway along the east boundary of the site.
The minimum width of parkways planted with Class II trees is 8-feet; the planter width may be
reduced to 6-feet if there are root barriers that meet the standards in UDC 11-3A-17E.The
plat/landscape plans shall be revised accordingly to demonstrate compliance.
Pathways: The Pathways Master Plan depicts 10-foot wide multi-use pathways along E. Fairview Ave.
and N. Records Way providing a pedestrian connection to Kleiner City Park; pathways are proposed in
accord with the Plan. A 14-foot wide public pedestrian easement is required to be submitted to the
Planning Division prior to submittal of the final plat for City Engineer signature or concurrent
with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application,whichever occurs first.If the pathway is
partially located within the public right-of-way,provide sufficient easement width beyond that
boundary to cover the 10' sidewalk plus 2' shoulder.
Parking: Off-street parking is provided on the site and will be reviewed for consistency with the
standards listed in UDC Table 11-3C-6 with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application. A
blanket cross-parking easement should be granted between both of the proposed lots via a note on
the plat.
Open Space&Amenities: All common areas and site amenities will be shared between the two(2)lots;
a note should be included on the final plat accordingly.
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Fencing: Any fencing constructed on the site should comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7.
A decorative fence barrier is depicted on the landscape plan along E. Fairview Ave. and N. Records
Way.
Waterways: Any existing open waterways on the site are required to be piped or otherwise covered as
set forth in UDC 11-3A-6B.3.
Utilities (UDC 11-3A-21): Connection to City water and sewer services is required in accord with UDC
11-3A-21. Utility easements should be noted on the final plat that benefit both of the proposed lots.
Street lighting is required to be installed along E. Fairview Ave. in accord with the City's adopted
standards, specifications and ordinances.
Pressurized Irrigation System (UDC 11-3A-15): Underground pressurized irrigation water is required
to be provided to each lot within the subdivision as set forth in UDC 11-3A-15.
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. Drainage easements should be noted on the
final plat that benefit both of the proposed lots.
Building Elevations(UDC 11-3A-19 I Architectural Standards Manual):
Conceptual building elevations were approved with the conditional use permit for the proposed 5-story
structure as shown in Section VIII.D. Final design is required to comply with the design standards in
the Architectural Standards Manual.A Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review
application is required to be submitted and approved prior to submittal of building permit
applications.
VII. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed combined preliminary and final plat(PFP)per the
provisions in Section IX in accord with the Findings in Section X.
B. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard this item on January 4,2024. At the public
hearing,the Commission moved to recommend approval of the subject PFP request.
1. Summary of Commission public hearing_
a. In favor: Jon Wardle,Brighton Corp. (Applicant)
b. In opposition:None
C. Commenting. Larry Van Over, Scott Dykstra, Sean Thompson
d. Written testimony: Josh Beach,Brighton Corp. (Applicant)—in agreement with staff
report conditions.
e. Staff presenting application: Bill Parsons
f. Other Staff commenting on application: None
2. Key issue(s) public testimony
a. Concern pertaining to traffic congestion generated from the development.
3. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission:
a. Phasingof f the project.
b. Construction traffic impacts.
C. Pedestrian access to The Village.
4. Commission change, (s)to Staff recommendation:
a. None
5. Outstandingissue(s)ssue(s) for City Council:
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a. The Applicant requests Council approval of alternative compliance to the street buffer
landscape standards noted ong_6.
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VIII. EXHIBITS
A. Preliminary Plat(dated: 12/1/23)
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IX. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. PLANNING DIVISION
1. Preliminary/Final Plat:
1.1 The final plat submitted for City Engineer signature shall include the following revisions:
a. Depict street buffers in common lots or dedicated buffer easements,maintained by the property
owner or business owner's association, as set forth in UDC 11-3B-7C.2a
b. Widen the street buffer along Fairview Ave.to a minimum 35-feet in accord with the minimum
standards in UDC 11-2B-3.An additional 2-feet shall be added to the width of the buffer along
Fairview totaling 37-feet if wheel stops aren't provided in abutting parking spaces as set forth in
UDC 11-3C-5B.4.If an alternative compliance application will be requested for a reduced
buffer width, it should be submitted to the Planning Division prior at least 15 days prior to the
City Council hearing.
c. Depict a cross-access ingress/egress easement on the plat granting access to the abutting
property to the east(Parcel#S1104438755)for use of the existing shared driveway; or, submit a
separate copy of a recorded agreement to the Planning Division with the final plat for City
Engineer signature or prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for the site,
whichever occurs first.
d. Include a note granting a blanket cross-access and cross-parking easement between the proposed
lots.
e. Include a note that states all common areas and site amenities will be shared between the two(2)
lots/properties and maintained by the business owner's association for the development.
e. The minimum width of parkways planted with Class II trees is 8-feet; the planter width may be
reduced to 6-feet if there are root barriers that meet the standards in UDC 11-3A-17E; revise
plans accordingly.
f. Graphically depict a 14-foot wide public pedestrian easement for the multi-use pathways along
E. Fairview Ave. and N. Records Way; include the instrument number of the recorded easement.
g. Drainage and utility easements shall be noted on the final plat that benefit/serve both of the
proposed lots.
1.2 The landscape plan submitted with the final plat for City Engineer signature shall include the
following revisions:
a. The minimum width of parkways planted with Class 11 trees is 8-feet;the planter width may be
reduced to 6-feet if there are root barriers that meet the standards in UDC 11-3A-17E; revise
plans accordingly.
b. Widen the street buffer along Fairview Ave. to a minimum 35-feet in accord with the minimu
standards in UDC 11-2B-3. An additional 2 feet shall be added to the width of the buffer-along
totaling 3 7 feet if wheel stops aren't pfevided in abut4ing pafk4ng spaees as set fet4h in UPC 11
3G 5BTThe entire buffer shall be vegetated in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-
7C.3,unless otherwise approved by City Council with the alternative compliance request.
Note:A reduced buffer width of 16 feet was previously approved through alternative compliance A-
2022-0085 along a 145 foot long section adjacent to the right-turn lane along N. Records Way.
1.3 All irrigation ditches crossing this site shall be piped or otherwise covered as set forth in UDC H-
3A-6B.3.
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1.4 All street buffers and pathways/sidewalks within the buffer are required to be constructed as part of
the subdivision improvements and not phased with lot development.
1.5 A 14-foot wide public pedestrian easement shall be submitted to the Planning Division prior to
submittal of the final plat for City Engineer signature or concurrent with the Certificate of Zoning
Compliance application,whichever occurs first. If the pathway is partially located within the public
right-of-way,provide sufficient easement width beyond that boundary to cover the 10' sidewalk plus
2' shoulder.
1.6 If the site develops prior to recordation of the plat, all subdivision improvements shall be completed
prior to release of the first Certificate of Occupancy for the site.
1.7 Approval of a combined preliminary and final 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
combined preliminary and final 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.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
https://weblink.meridiancity.orglWebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=313496&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity
C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY(DEQ)
https://weblink.meridiancity.orglWebLinkIDocView.aspx?id=314804&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity
D. MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=313495&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity
E. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT(ACHD)
https://weblink.meridianciU.orglWebLinkIDocView.aspx?id=314787&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCitX
X. FINDINGS
A. Combined Preliminary/Final 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)
The Commission finds the proposed plat is in conformance with the UDC and the Comprehensive
Plan.
2. Public services are available or can be made available ad are adequate to accommodate the proposed
development;
The Commission finds public services 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;
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The Commission finds the proposed plat is in conformance with the City's capital improvement plan.
4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
The Commission 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
The Commission finds 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,
ef£ 9-15-2005)
The Commission is unaware of any significant natural, scenic or historic features that need to
be preserved with this development.
B. Alternative Compliance(UDC 11-5B-5E):
1. Strict adherence or application of the requirements are not feasible; or
Because of ACHD's requirement to improve E. Fairview Ave. as a rural road section, which
includes a gravel edge and sand window within the street buffer, strict adherence to the standards
listed in UDC 11-3B-7C is not feasible at this time. Once improvements are made to Fairview in the
future, landscaping will be completed in accord with UDC standards.
2. The alternative compliance provides an equal or superior means for meeting the requirements; and
Not applicable.
3. The alternative means will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or impair the intended
uses and character of surrounding properties.
Not applicable.
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AGENDA ITEM
ITEM TOPIC: Public Hearing for Linder Condos (H-2023-0074) by The Architects Office,
PLLC., located at 300 N. Linder Rd.
Application Materials: https://bit.ly/H-2023-0074
A. Request: Development Agreement Modification to modify the existing development
agreement (H-2022-0091) to allow warehouse and flex space uses along with the previously
approved self-storage facility and update to the conceptual development plan and building
elevations.
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DATE: February 13, 2024 ITEM # ON AGENDA: 3 '
PROJECT NAME: Linder Condos (H-2023-0074)
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SUBJECT: H-2023-0074Linder Condos—MDA
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I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Applicant proposes a modification to the development agreement required with H-2022-0091,Linder
Storage Condos,to allow warehouse and flex space uses along with the previously approved self-service
storage facility; and update the conceptual development plan and building elevations.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Description Details Page
Acreage 0.98-acre
Future Land Use Designation General Industrial
Existing Land Use Rural residential property
Proposed Land Use(s) Self-service storage facility or warehouse or flex space
Current Zoning RI in Ada County
Proposed Zoning Tentatively approved with I-L(Light Industrial)zoning(with
approval of the development agreement and annexation
ordinance H-2022-0091)
Physical Features(waterways, None
hazards,flood plain,hillside)
Neighborhood meeting date 1/11/24
History(previous approvals) Lot 4,Heppers Acre Subdivision;H-2022-0091 (AZ,VAC)
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III. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
Jeremy Putman, The Architect's Office—499 Main Street,Boise, ID 83702
B. Owner:
Greg Herman—300 N. Linder Rd.,Meridian, ID 83642
C. Representative:
Same as Applicant
IV. NOTICING
City Council
Posting Date
Newspaper notification
published in newspaper 1/28/2024
Radius notification mailed to
property owners within 300 feet 1/26/2024
Public hearing notice sign posted
1/13/2024
on site
Nextdoor posting 1/29/2024
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
The Applicant proposes to modify the development agreement(H-2022-0091)to allow warehouse and flex
space uses in addition to the previously approved self-service storage facility use; and update the conceptual
development plan and building elevations for the site. The Applicant's narrative states the target market for
these spaces will be for contractors,mostly for storage,with the potential for each space to have a small
office and restroom.Note: The development agreement associated with H-2022-0091 has not yet been signed
and recorded.
Proposed Use: The proposed modification will allow for more variety in the uses allowed on the site as can
be accommodated with the proposed development plan. Per UDC Table 11-2C-2,warehouse and flex space
uses are listed as principal permitted uses in the I-L district. The proposed uses are subject to the specific use
standards listed in the UDC, as follows:
• 11-4-3-42 Warehouse:
A. Accessory uses allowed. Office not to exceed twenty-five(25)percent and retail sales not to
exceed ten(10)percent of the total enclosed area of the use.
B. Outside activity areas shall be located a minimum of three hundred(300)feet from any property
line adjoining a residence or a residential district.
• 11-4-3-18 Flex Space:
A. Office and/or retail showroom areas shall comprise a minimum of thirty(20)percent of the
structure and/or tenant space.
B. Light industry and warehousing shall not comprise more than seventy(70)percent of the tenant
space.
C. In the C-C, C-G and M-E districts,roll-up doors shall not be visible from a public street.
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D. Except in the I-L and I-H districts,loading docks are prohibited.
E. Retail use shall not exceed twenty-five (25)percent of leasable area in any tenant space.
Site Plan: Originally, eight(8)tenant spaces were proposed in two(2)buildings;now seven(7) tenant
spaces are proposed in two(2)buildings totalling 15,643 s.f., including mezzanines. The west building had
to be reduced in size to accommodate the cross-access easement/driveway required to the adjacent properties
to the north and south.
Access: Access is proposed via N. Linder Rd., an arterial street.The location of the cross-access driveway to
the south has changed from the middle of the site between the buildings to the west side of the front building
along Linder Rd.; a cross-access driveway is proposed to the north in alignment with the driveway to the
south in accord with UDC 11-3A-3A.2.A Fire Dept.turnaround is proposed between the two structures as
depicted on the site plan.
Parking: In the I-L zoning district, a minimum of one(1)off-street vehicle parking space is required for
every 2,000 s.f. of gross floor area per UDC 11-3C-6B.2, except for self-service storage facilities,which only
require parking for the associated office space(if provided)and not for the storage facility. Because a variety
of uses are proposed,the more restrictive parking standard should apply to the overall development.
Based on the square footage of the structures(i.e. 15,643 s.f.), a minimum of seven(7)parking spaces are
required; 13 spaces are provided, exceeding the minimum standard by six(6) spaces,which should be
sufficient for any of the uses proposed. The extra spaces should accommodate parking for the flex space use
(if developed),which would likely create a need for more parking for customers and employees of the
retail/office component of the use.
A minimum of one(1)bicycle parking space is required for every 25 proposed vehicle parking spaces or
portion thereof per UDC 11-3C-6G;bicycle parking facilities are required to meet the location and design
standards listed in 11-3C-5C. A bicycle rack is depicted on the site plan.
Development Agreement(DA): The existing DA provisions are included in Section VII.A below; the
Applicant's proposed changes are noted in strike-out/underline format. The Applicant requests DA provision
#5.1h,which limits the hours of operation for storage facilities from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm as set forth in
UDC 11-4-3-34E, is revised to include warehouse&flex space. However,because the proposed uses aren't
subject to the same limitations on the hours of operation as storage facilities, Staff does not recommend a
change to this provision.
The existing and proposed conceptual development plans and building elevations are also included below in
Section VII.B. Other than the reduction in the size of the west building,the proposed development plan and
elevations are generally consistent with the previously approved plans and conditions of approval. Therefore,
Staff is supportive of the proposed changes and inclusion of the additional uses proposed to allow more
flexibility for the use of the site.
VI. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Development Agreement modification as requested by the
Applicant.
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VII. EXHIBITS
A. Existing Development Agreement Provisions—Proposed Changes Shown in Strike-out/Underline
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4. USES PERMITTED BY THIS AGREEMENT: This Agreement shall vest the right to develop the Property in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
4.1 The uses allowed pursuant to this Agreement are only those uses allowed under the UDC.
4.2 No change in the uses specified in this Agreement shall be allowed without modification of this Agreement.
5. CONDITIONS GOVERNING DEVELOPMENT OF SUBJECT PROPERTY:
5.1.Owner/Developer shall develop the Property in accordance with the following special conditions:
a. Future development of this site shall be generally consistent with the conceptual development plans
included in Section VIII of the Staff Report attached to the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
attached hereto as Exhibit`B,"Unified Development Code Standards, design standards in the
Architectural Standards Manual, and the provisions contained herein.
b. Comply with the specific use standards for warehouse facilities(UDC 11-4-3-42),self-service storage
facilities,; iUDC 11-4-3-34,, flex space facilities(UDC 11-4-3-18) and the standards for self-
service uses in UDC 11-3A-16, as applicable.
c. The existing driveway via N. Linder Rd. Shall be closed and a new driveway constructed in alignment
with the driveway on the west side of N. Linder Rd.,unless otherwise approved by the City and ACHD.
d. A driveway stub shall be constructed to the northern property line and a cross-access/ingress-egress
easement granted to the property to the north(Parcel#R3579000015)in accord with UDC 11-3A-3A.2.
A copy of the recorded easement should be submitted to the Planning Division with the Certificate of
Zoning Compliance application for the proposed use.
e. A driveway stub shall be constructed to the southern property line and a cross-access/ingress-egress
easement granted to the property to the south(Parcel#R3579000025)in accord with UDC 11-3A-3A.2.
A copy of the recorded easement should be submitted to the Planning Division with the Certificate of
Zoning Compliance application for the proposed use.
f. A 5-foot-wide buffer shall be provided to the residential land use to the north(Parcel#R3579000015),
landscaped per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-9C, as approved by City Council with consent from
the property owner to the north.Note: The City Council approved a reduced buffer width from 25 feet to
5 feet.
g. Mitigation is required for existing trees on this site that are removed as set forth in UDC 11-313-10C.5.
h. T4+L-sStorage facility hours of public operation, if developed on the site, shall be limited to 6:00 a.m. to
11:00 p.m. as set forth in UDC 11-4-3-34E as long as the property abuts a residential district.
i. Future structure(s)on the site shall comply with the non-residential design standards in the Architectural
Standards Manual for commercial districts(i.e., CD).
j. The existing irrigation ditch on the eastern portion of the site shall be piped or otherwise covered as set
forth in UDC 11-3A-6.
k. A flood plain development permit with base flood elevations and flood protection elevations shall be
required with a future development application.
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MERIDIAN, ID 83687
SITE PLAN - NEW
1 1"=20'-0"
TOTAL BLDG AREA= 12,566SF
OPTION 1 ALL WAREHOUSE USE
12,566/2000 = 6.283 (7 STALLS)
OPTION 2 REASONABLE MIX OF USE
BLDG A 5,624sf FLEX SPACE
5,624 x .3 = 1,687sf/500sf= 3.37 (3 STALLS)
5,624 x .7 = 3,937sf/2000sf= 1.96 (2 STALLS)
BLDG B 6,942sf WAREHOUSE
6,942sf/2000 = 3.47 (4 STALLS)
Project Status
TOTAL 9STALLS
PROVIDED ON SITE SEAL
11 PARALLEL STALLS
1 ADA STALL
1 STANDARD STALL
13 TOTAL STALLS
02.02.24
NOT FOR
CONSTRUCTION
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B SCHEMATIC DESIGN 09.22.23
C SCHEMATIC DESIGN 10.17.23
D SCHEMATIC DESIGN 10.30.23
E ALT DRIVEWAY 11.07.23
F CONDITIONS RESEARCH 11.20.23
G CONDITIONS RESEARCH 11.29.23
H DA MOD APPLICATION 12.14.23
1 DA MOD APPLICATION 02.02.24
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GENERAL NOTES:
A5.0 A. VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS IN FIELD AND NOTIFY ARCHITECT OF DISCREPANCIES RHEES
PRIOR TO FABRICATION OR INSTALLATION RUBY
2 95'-0" B. TYPICAL DIMENSION LOCATIONS ARE TO F.O. CONCRETE OR GRID LINES OR JOSEPH
LEFT/TOP SIDE OF F.O. STUD, U.N.O. (TO F.O. STRUCTURAL MEMBERS, NOT TO F.O.
35'-0" 30'-0" 30'-0" FINISH MATERIALS PUTMAN
C. PROVIDE SOLID BLOCKING IN WALLS FOR ITEMS SUCH AS GRAB BARS, TOILET
5'-5" 4'-3" 10'-3" 16'-0" 4'- 6' 3'-4" 3'-0"2'- 10" 16'-0" 4'-6" 3'-4" 3'-0"2'- 10" 16'-0" 4'-6" PARTITIONS, PAPER DISPENSERS, WALL-HUNG TOILETS, AND ETC.
O 2" 2" 2" 2 D. ALL STUD FRAMED INTERIOR PARTITIONS WALLS SHALL BE BRACED TO THE
N o E ABOVE
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N A F. CONTRACTORS SHALL ADHERE TO ALL CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR IBC
AND SPECIFIC TRADE CODES 499 MAIN STREET (208)343-2931
_ G. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS BOISE, IDAHO 83702 TAOIDAHO.COM
� H. LARGE SCALE DRAWINGS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER SMALLER SCALE DRAWINGS
b U.N.O.
I. ALL EXPOSED GWB EDGES TO HAVE METAL EDGE TRIM, TYP.
E J. LIGHTER LINES TYPICALLY INDICATE OWNER SUPPLIED ITEMS U.N.O.
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ROOFS: BLOWN IN CELLULOSE
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FLOOR:
WINDOWS: SEE COMCHECK REQUIREMENTS
DOORS: SEE COMCHECK REQUIREMENTS
PROJECT
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C7 A. VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS IN FIELD AND NOTIFY ARCHITECT OF DISCREPANCIES RHEES
PRIOR TO FABRICATION OR INSTALLATION
1 17'-0" 2 B. TYPICAL DIMENSION LOCATIONS ARE TO F.O. CONCRETE OR GRID LINES OR RUBY
30'-0" 30'-0" 30'-0" 27'-0" LEFT/TOP SIDE OF F.O. STUD, U.N.O. (TO F.O. STRUCTURAL MEMBERS, NOT TO F.O. JOSEPH
* FINISH MATERIALS PUTMAN
1 3'-4" 3'-0"2'- 10" 16'-0" 4'- 6" 3' -4" 3'-0"2'- 10" 16'-0" 4'-6" 3'-4" 3'-12'- 11 16'-0" 4'-6' 2'- 1 16"3'-12'- 10" '-0" 2'-9"I C. PROVIDE SOLID BLOCKING IN WALLS FOR ITEMS SUCH AS GRAB BARS, TOILET
1.
2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2° PARTITIONS, PAPER DISPENSERS, WALL-HUNG TOILETS, AND ETC.
D. ALL STUD FRAMED INTERIOR PARTITIONS WALLS SHALL BE BRACED TO THE
UNDERSIDE OF DECK/STRUCTURE ABOVE
E. ALL INTERIOR WALLS SHALL BE FILLED WITH SOUND BATT INSULATION THE AR(HITE(TS OFFICE n
F. CONTRACTORS SHALL ADHERE TO ALL CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR IBC
o 0 0 0 0 0 ° — — AND SPECIFIC TRADE CODES
G. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS 499 MAIN STREET (208)343-2931
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U.N.O.
I. ALL EXPOSED GWB EDGES TO HAVE METAL EDGE TRIM, TYP.
J. LIGHTER LINES TYPICALLY INDICATE OWNER SUPPLIED ITEMS U.N.O.
BUILDING R-VALUE ANALYSIS:
EXTERIOR WALLS: BATT INSULATION
ROOFS: BLOWN IN CELLULOSE
FOUNDATION: RIGID INSULATION
FLOOR:
WINDOWS: SEE COMCHECK REQUIREMENTS
DOORS: SEE COMCHECK REQUIREMENTS
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11.29.23
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11T- 0"
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4
A5.1
MEZZANINE B PLAN A201
BLDG B FLOOR PLAN
1 2 A5.0 3 4 5
GENERAL NOTES:
2 125'-0'' A. PROVIDE 50% OF REQUIRED 1sf/300SF OF ATTIC FLOOR SPACE ROOF VENTING RHEES
ABOVE THE EAVES w/ RIDGE VENTING. PROVIDE ROOF VENTS @ 10' FROM INSIDE RUBY
35'-0" 30'-0" 30'-0" 30'-0" F.O. WALL IN LIEU OF SOFFIT VENTS.
B. PROVIDE GUTTERS AS SHOWN, COORDINATE DOWNSPOUTS WITH SITE DRAINAGE JOSEPH
PLAN. CONNECT WITH SEEPAGE BEDS. PUTMAN
C. PROVIDE ICE/WATER BARRIER @EAVES TO 2' -0" FROM BUILDING PERIMETER&AT
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ALL CRICKETS
A D. STANDARD EAVE DEPTH SHALL BE 1'4" OR 2'-0". SEE REFLECTED CEILING PLAN FOR
MORE INFORMATION. DIMENSIONS MAY NOTE AN ADDITIONAL 0'-3"WHERE STONE THE AR(HITE(TS OFFICE Cl
VENEER ON ADJACENT WALLS APPLY
E. ALL EXTERIR EAVES TO BE CONTINUOUS ALUMINUM SOFFIT MATERIAL
F. ROOF SHALL MEET CLASS B CLASSIFICATION PER 2012 IBC 499 MAIN STREET (208)343-2931
G. NO ATTIC SPACE SHALL BE LARGER THAN 3,000SF. PROVIDE A DRAFT STOP AS BOISE, IDAHO 83702 TAOIDAHO.COM
REQUIRED w/DOOR AND SELF CLOSING HARDWARE.
BUILDING R-VALUE ANALYSIS:
EXTERIOR WALLS: BATT INSULATION
ROOFS: BLOWN IN CELLULOSE
FOUNDATION: RIGID INSULATION
FLOOR:
WINDOWS: SEE COMCHECK REQUIREMENTS
DOORS: SEE COMCHECK REQUIREMENTS
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A5.0 Project Status
BLDG A ROOF PLAN _
1 SEAL
1/8"= 1'-0"
6 7 8 A5.1 9 10
11 T-0" 2 10.30.23
30'- 0" 30' -0" 30'-0° 27' -0" NOT F O R
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RHEES
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PUTMAN
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THE ARCHITECTS OFFICE
499 MAIN STREET (208)343-2931
BOISE, IDAHO 83702 TAOIDAHO.COM
LOW EAVE LOW EAVE
20' - 0" V 20' - 0"
M EZZAN I N E M EZZAN I N E
11' - 0" V 11 ' - oil
— _ — — — — — — — _ _ — _ _FINISH FLOOR — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — FINISH FLOOR O PROJECT
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1 BLDG A EAST ELEVATION BLDG A NORTH ELEVATION
1/8" = 1'-0" 1/8"= 1'-0"
A g 1 2 3 4 300 N LINDER RD
MERIDIAN, ID 83687
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Project Status
SEAL
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BLDG A WEST ELEVATION BLDG A SOUTH ELEVATION NOT FOR
31/8" V-10" 41/8" 1'-0" CONSTRUCTION
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RHEES
RUBY
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THE AR _ OFFICE
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499 MAIN STREET (208)343-2931
._. ' • , BOISE, IDAHO 83702 TAOIDAHO.COM
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20' - 0" V 20' - 0"
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BLDG A EAST ELEVATION LINDER CONDOS
BLDG A NORTH ELEVATION
A B 1 2 3 4 300 N LINDER RD
MERIDIAN, ID 83687
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LOW EAVE LOW EAVE
20' - 0" 20' - 0"
MEZZANINE � - MEZZANINE
11' - 0" V I 11 ' - 0"
—' � ■•� Project Status
SEAL
FINISH FLOOR `{ I FINISH FLOOR
0„
12.14.23
BLDG A WEST ELEVATION BLDG A SOUTH ELEVATION NOT FOR
31/8" 1'-0" 41/8" 1'-0" CONSTRUCTION
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SHEET
A5n0
BLDG A EXTERIOR
ELEVATIONS
RHEES
RUBY
JOSEPH
D C 10 9 8 7 6 PUTMAN
THE ARCHITECTS OFFICE
499 MAIN STREET (208)343-2931
BOISE, IDAHO 83702 TAOIDAHO.COM
LOW EAVE n LOW EAVE
20' - 0" 1 20' - 0"
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BLDG B EAST ELEVATION nBLDG B NORTH ELEVATION
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C D 300 N LINDER RD
6 7 8 9 10 MERIDIAN, ID 83687
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LOW EAV� - LOW EA
20' - OilV 20' - 0"
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1 1 ' 0" V 1 1-0"
lip Project Status
SEAL
FINISH FLOOR FINISH FLOOR
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AGENDA ITEM
ITEM TOPIC: Public Hearing continued from January 9th for 2023 for Mixed Use
Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment - Mixed Use (H-2023-0057) by City of Meridian, located
City Wide
Application Materials: https://bit.ly/comp-plan-draft-changes
A. Request: 2023 Mixed Use Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Mixed Use to update and/or
replace certain text and graphics associated with the mixed-use sections, including other minor
revisions, terms and a new appendix.
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MEMORANDUM E COMMUNITY
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
January 26, 2024
TO: Mayor Robert Simison and the Meridian City Council
CC: Caleb Hood, Deputy Director Community Development
FROM: Brian McClure, Comprehensive Associate Planner
RE: Mixed Use—Ground Floor Building Restrictions
At the January 9th, 2024 City Council hearing for the Comprehensive Plan text amendment (H-
2023-0057), there were several questions regarding building footprint areas, building height, and
guidelines or standards as they related to single-family homes adjacent to mixed use areas. Some
Councilpersons requested that Planning staff take another look at text additions to better address
building height transitions (in addition to further public outreach).
Context and Recap
Planning staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the maximum structure
footage restriction, adopted in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Mixed Use Neighborhood and
Community future land use designations, be removed. This was after a number of comments by
design and design related professionals questioned the value and suggested the requirement be
removed. Because the cap is arbitrary, does not reflect for example, grocery stores trending both
smaller and larger, and disallowed some other essential services desired within some mixed use
areas solely due to their size, staff proposed removal in the Staff Report. Further, the restriction
simply did not work as intended and was circumvented by "bonuses" allowed through the
provision of additional civic spaces, or by requesting changes to the Future Land Use Map. The
value has been contentious less due to the building footprint restriction, and more due to the
orientation, location, height, and general operations of proposed projects. In the staff analysis of
Commission Recommendations, it was noted that height would be a better transition restriction.
Therefore, general language was proposed that Staff felt to be more in-line with design principles
and policies at the Citywide, Comprehensive Plan level.
Commission Recommendation
The text in the original Staff Report and Commission Recommendation include the following
addition in lieu of the building footprint restriction,
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Proposed Text (Holistic Design[New section]):
Non-residential buildings should transition to and compliment adjacent residential
buildings in mass and form, and include safe and meaningful mitigation for operational
impacts such as loading docks, storage, and outdoor equipment.
Removed Text(MU—Neighborhood):
dees not ate.
Removed Text(MU— Community):
limited to a 60,000 square feet bttildingfigetprint. For the development ef-publie Se
Related Policies
The following adopted and unmodified Comprehensive Plan policies support the proposed text:
• 2.02.02F, Ensure that new development within existing residential neighborhoods is
cohesive and complementary in design and construction.
• 3.07.01A, Require all new development to create a site design compatible with
surrounding uses through buffering, screening, transitional densities, and other best site
design practices.
• 5.01.02E, Support and protect the identity of existing residential neighborhoods.
Alternatives
Planning staff are hesitant to provide additional, formal recommendations on this topic with the
Planning and Zoning Commission having already recommended the change to the City Council
without any expressed concern. Additionally, staff have apprehension with increased specificity
in the actual text of the Comprehensive Plan, and that City Code and the general design review
process is silent on setbacks relative to building height(only general landscape buffers).
However, the following outlined options may be helpful in discussion by the City Council in
discussion of this subject. None of the outlined options following would be additional text within
the Mixed Use section,but in the policy areas or Glossary of Terms. If Council wants additional
Mixed Use text, that would need to be directed to staff.
Option 1
Approve Comprehensive Plan text amendment as recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission, and with the support of existing adopted policies.
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Option 2
Consider an additional supplemental Comprehensive Plan policy more specific to the
relationship of tall buildings and existing single-family neighborhoods. For example,
3.07.01 F, Within mixed use developments abutting single-family residential
neighborhoods, new adjacent commercial buildings are expected provide additional
building setbacks that are considerate of the disparity between residential rooflines and
of taller commercial building parapets (or roof line in conditions with pitched roofs).
Additional setbacks would be in addition to required landscape buffers, not include
utility, delivery, or service areas, and have the goal of preserving view sheds and privacy.
Note: The term"neighborhood" is used intentionally as the purpose of this language is not to
protect older single-family homes in transitioning areas or where redevelopment is expected.
Option 3
Create a new definition in Appendix A: Glossary of Terms, for transitions as it relates to
residential and commercial buildings.
Building Transitions, Commercial: The building transition metric of commercial
buildings in mixed use designated areas, that abut existing single-family residential
neighborhoods, should include an additional setback distance from the property line. The
intent is to consider and mitigate nuisance impacts from the service side of most
buildings, but also to preserve view sheds and the privacy of existing stakeholders. The
setback distance generally reflects 30 feet for each floor height disparity greater than
one floor (i.e. commercial buildings two or more stories taller). This additional setback
distance would exclude linear areas such as drive aisles that only primarily provide
utility, service, or delivery access.
Note: The term"neighborhood" is used intentionally as the purpose of this language is not to
protect older single-family homes in transitioning areas or where redevelopment is expected. See
Attachment 1 for examples of this text.
The origination and some of the specificity in this text originates from draft work on the
Architectural Standards Manual in 2015 by staff and an Architectural Committee. There was
some concern by City Council with unintended consequences; what was interpreted by Staff as
retaining flexibility through entitlement, and additional setbacks did not make it to the final
version.
Option 4
Consider a combination or variation of Options 1, 2, or 3, and request staff review of Unified
Development Code design standards as it relates to site design,building locations, and the
relationship between single-family homes and commercial developments in or adjacent to mixed
use areas. See Attachment 1 for examples.
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Agenda Item
Applicant Presentation
Comprehensive Plan Brian McClure, Comprehensive Associate PlannerMeeting)th up to January 9-(FollowFebruary 13, 2024City Council Mixed Use Text Amendment
Overview and Follow context, and options.Staff Memo with additional background, •In Response–Building footprint and height standardscitizen meetingsSeveral individual and small group
•Newsletters (7,500 opens/views)-20k E•time)accounts (for the third NextDoor53k •In Response–Level of public involvementCouncil Concerns up-
Mixed Use Building Footprint and Height context sensitive designadditional policies already support In addition to mixed use text, areasbuilding sizes/transitions in mixed use waivers
of adopted text and policy for Council may (and has) approved use areasadditional building restrictions in mixed Council may (and has) imposed Context and History
Mixed Use Building Footprint and Height of existing residential neighborhoods.5.01.02E, Support and protect the identity best site design practices.screening, transitional densities,
and other surrounding uses through buffering, create a site design compatible with 3.07.01A, Require all new development to and construction.cohesive and complementary in design within
existing residential neighborhoods is 2.02.02F, Ensure that new development Existing Policies
Additional Comments Received be helpful for Councilpersons to be aware of. They are saved in the public record.Several comments provided also included other public process concerns that
may –restrictions was a disservice to something the community has valued.use guidelines specific to building area restrictions. Generally, that removing area mixed adopted Several emails
were provided to the Clerk’s indicating support for the –One form survey, with positive response–Summary
Recommendation Questions?appendix for Council resolutionPrepare formatted document including –Next Stepstext modifications.and including both the mixed use and general presentation
to City Council, th the January 9Planning and Zoning Commission, covered in Comprehensive Plan as recommended by the 0057 to the text of the -2023-Approval for H–Request
Mixed Use Building Footprint and Height adopted policies. in recognizing the support of existing Planning and Zoning Commission, and amendment as recommended by the Approve Comprehensive
Plan text Option 1
Mixed Use Building Footprint and Height expectedfamily homes in transitioning areas or where redevelopment is -to protect older singleNote: The term “neighborhood” is used intentionally
as the purpose of this language is not view sheds and privacy.buffers, not include utility, delivery, or service areas, and have the goal of preserving pitched roofs). Additional setbacks
would be in addition to required landscape rooflines and of taller commercial building parapets (or roof line in conditions with additional building setbacks that are considerate of
the disparity between residential provide toneighborhoods, new adjacent commercial buildings are expected family residential -3.07.01F, Within mixed use developments abutting single–example,family
neighborhoods. For -to the relationship of tall buildings and existing singleConsider an additional supplemental Comprehensive Plan policy more specific Option 2
Mixed Use Building Footprint and Height expectedfamily homes in transitioning areas or where redevelopment is -to protect older singleNote: The term “neighborhood” is used intentionally
as the purpose of this language is not .only primarily provide utility, service, or delivery accessThis additional setback distance would exclude linear areas such as drive aisles that
disparity greater than one floor (i.e. commercial buildings two or more stories taller). feet for each floor height -stakeholders. The setback distance generally reflects 30most buildings,
but also to preserve view sheds and the privacy of existing line. The intent is to consider and mitigate nuisance impacts from the service side of neighborhoods, should include an additional
setback distance from the property family residential -buildings in mixed use designated areas, that abut existing singleBuilding Transitions, Commercial: The building transition metric
of commercial –relates to residential and commercial buildings.Create a new definition in Appendix A: Glossary of Terms, for transitions as it Option 3
Mixed Use Building Footprint and Height Example setbacks: drive aisledrive aislesnoExample setbacks:
Overview RecommendationOther ChangesOverviewWhat’s Been Done ProcessPurpose & NeedBackground
Background originally approved plan.policies and references, to the No text amendments, outside of –priorities.2023, August. Amendment to policy –Conditions Report 2022, by reference.2022,
October. Adopted Existing –reference.adopt Fields Subarea Plan by 2021, December. Amendment to –priorities to policies.2020, September. Amendment to add –December 17, 2019Comprehensive
Plan Adopted
Background partner agency planningplanning, and other City and Basis for water and sewer master •Market saturation of UsesEconomic: General Services and •Transportation•Technical Analysis–Expectation
that we adhere to it•involvementCommunity and Stakeholder –Act requiresState Code: Local Land Use Planning –for growth and developmentguide THEThe Comprehensive Plan is
Purpose & Need designations.Commercial Office or Very limited elements that Staff look for.process. Common policy related Improve consistency In the review –Provide more transparency
Process becomes drawn out–Reduce risk through entitlementbeen understood with intended usersUnorganized list of needs that have –Clarify Expectationscritical servicesMissing and
losing opportunities for –of land usesEnsure/preserve for a healthy balance
Process shared on social mediaShared with development partners and policy and best practicesAdhered to adopted vision using existing –comments and feedback.Significant changes based
on –and agency partnersReview by experienced professionals policy and best practicesAdhered to adopted vision using existing –text/vision and policiesupon, considering current -Built–range
staff developed concepts-Long
What’s Been Done Provided more consistent metrics–Mixed Use Project•Mixed Use Area•Terminology–principlesTMISAP must also adhered to proposed design •Consistency with Ten Mile Plan (TMISAP)–Reduced
duplication of principles (text guidelines)–structureGraphic illustrating process, that aligns with –Provided more context for need–in-Lead–Intro–Restructure Mixed Use Section
What’s Been Done (cont.)Other Examples–Public Spaces, Node, and Link Examples–Mixed Use Project Examples–AnnotationMixed Use Concepts with Additional –Appendix F: Mixed Use Examples
Overview (Structure)New Section & Flow Chart Reference–(next slide)Flow Chart Reference –New Sections–Key:TMISAPI, -NR, MU-R, MU-C, MU-N, MU-MU•categories-Mixed Use Sub–Holistic Design•Integration
of Uses•Functional Integration–Generalize Land Use Types•Location•The Value of Mixed Use•General Overview–Mixed Use Land Uses
Note: Graphic reflects naming revisions proposed in the Staff Report.Overview
Original (part of existing text)Supplemental Graphic
Additional Graphic Examples
Other Changes boundaries. Other verifiable data may be used in substitute for developing areas.employers. Employment area boundaries align with COMPASS traffic analysis area (TAZ) provide
1,000 jobs with at least 70% that are neither retail or service, and include a minimum of 10 wage jobs. The minimum size of an employment area is 25 acres, it must -families with familyintegrated
environment with efficient transportation, and include a focus on supporting Meridian generate agglomeration of ideas and innovation, are dense enough to promote a cohesive and An employment
area provides a job and employer base large enough to –Employment Area Glossary of TermsAppendix A.H.-L and I-Sample zoning includes: Iwarehouses, storage units, and industrial support
activities.In some cases uses may include processing, manufacturing, retail and offices support uses. uses may include processing, warehouses, storage units, light manufacturing, flex,
and incidental This designation allows a range of uses that support industrial and commercial activities. Industrial 13-Page 3.a third party and is available via the City’s websiteSterling
Codifiers updates to most effectively implement this Plan. Meridian’s online City Code is maintained by Comprehensive Plan. These tools are already approved through City ordinance,
but may require The following table lists existing tools which will be utilized to implement the City of Meridian Page C.Change(Adopted PDF pages)Location Commission Recommendations
(incorporated into Commission Recs)
Other Changes** Part of Planning and Zoning Commissions recommendation, but omitted inadvertently in the recs.throughout development.Environment is safe and aesthetically pleasing, with
open space interspersed.-without crossing arterialwithin ¼ of a mile from dwellings varied and plentiful destinations for walking and cycling; destinations tend to be. Development tends
to be compact, and diverse, providingpathwaysmultiusetrailsDevelopment that contains a comprehensive network of sidewalks and-Walkable Glossary of TermsAppendix A.demand services.-include
various ride sharing systems such as car, bicycle, or scooters, and onstop, to final destinations likes places of employment or residence. Solutions vary, but examples the last leg
of a transportation movement from a transportation hub, such as a bus –Last Mile Glossary of Terms **Appendix A.connectivity such as pathways.includes tree canopy and other active or
passive natural features offset from multiuser oriented points of interest, and -generally found along canals, creeks, or linking pedestrianThis type of open space is longer than wide,
typically publicly accessible, –Linear Open Space Glossary of TermsAppendix A.Change(Adopted PDF pages)Location Continued from previous...
Other Changes).but not to use shall (which is difficult to enforce outside of codeCommission recommendations were generally to use stronger language than should, –22 paragraphs / bullets
modified–Changes to Mixed Use section of Comprehensive Plan