HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-14 Ada County Development Services ADA COUNTY
40 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
200 W.FRONT STREET,BOISE,IDAHO 83702-7300 PHONE(208)287-7900
https://adacounty.id.aov/developmentservices FAX(208)287-7909
BUILDING COMMUNITY PLANNING ENGINEERING & SURVEYING PERMITTING
March 15, 2024
Stacy Hersh
Meridian City Planning Department
33 E Broadway Avenue #102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: H-2024-0001 /Parcel Nos. SO429417400 & SO42917300 /Rockwell Greens Subdivision
Stacy,
The City of Meridian has requested feedback regarding the proposed annexation with rezone to
R-15 (Medium-high Density Residential) for the Rockwell Greens Subdivision, which will
consist of 205 attached and detached single-family dwelling units on 25.14 acres on Parcel Nos.
SO429417400 and SO42917300, generally located north of McMillan Road and west of
McDermott Road.
Ada County is supportive of the application due to the proximity of the site to existing public
services. Goal 2.2f of the Ada County Comprehensive Plan encourages residential development
to occur at urban densities within Areas of City Impact where public facilities are available. The
proposed zoning of R-15 (Medium-high Density Residential) is compatible with the Future
Land Use Map of the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, as adopted by Ada County, which
designates the site as Medium Density Residential, which is primarily intended for single-
family homes at densities of three to eight dwelling units per acre. As the proposed application
will consist of a mix of attached, detached, and alley-loaded single-family homes at a density
of 8.15 dwelling units per acres,while higher than the 3-8 dwelling units per acre,the proposed
application does provide for a mix of residential types and is supported by Goal 2.01.00,which
supports diverse housing options suitable for various income levels, household sizes, and
lifestyle preferences. Therefore,the application is consistent with the Meridian Comprehensive
Plan.
The layout of the development also complies with many of the goals of the Meridian
Comprehensive Plan with the proposal to dedicate over 15% of the site as open space, with a
pool, play structures, swing set and seating benches, climbing dome and rocks, a pickle ball
court,pathways, and a dog park, are supported by Goal 2.02.00, which encourages ample open
space and generous amenities; Goal 2.01.01 B which encourages opportunities for physical
activity to be provided with new development; and Goal 3.07.02A, which encourages usable
open space to be incorporated into residential subdivisions. The proposal to provide pathways
and walkability throughout the site with connections to the regional pathway system is
supported by Goal 4.04.01,4, encouraging new development and subdivision connect to the
pathway system.
The proposed mid-mile collector street, W Vanguard Way, to be constructed abutting the west
boundary and stubbing to the north property line is consistent with Goal 6.01.03B, which
requires collector roadways at/near the mid-mile location consistent with ACHD's Master
Street Map (MSM). The proposed stub street to the east is consistent with Goal 6.01.02C,
encouraging street connections to underdeveloped adjacent properties.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
SUaCP- Ya bn�
Stacey Yarrington
Community&Regional Planner
Ada County Development Services