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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFountain Park Subdivision AZ-01-004BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL C/C 05-01-01 IN THE MATTER OF THE ) APPLICATION OF DAVID ) WALDRON, THE ) APPLICATION FOR ) ANNEXATION AND ZONING ) OF 16 ACRES FOR PROPOSED ) FOUNTAIN PARK ) SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT ) THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ) LOCUST GROVE AND WILSON ) LANE, MERIDIAN, IDAHO ) ) Case No. AZ-01-004 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING The above entitled annexation and zoning application having come on for public hearing on May 1, 2001, at the hour of 6:30 p.m., and Shari Stiles, Planning and Zoning Administrator, appeared and testified, and appearing on behalf of the Applicant were David Waldron and Phil Hull, and no one appeared in opposition, and the City Council having duly considered the evidence and the record in this matter therefore makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and Decision and Order: FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW- AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) Page i FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The notice of public hearing on the application for annexation and zoning was published for two (2) consecutive weeks prior to said public hearing scheduled for May 1, 2001, before the City Council, the first publication appearing and written notice having been mailed to property owners or purchasers of record within three hundred feet (300') of the external boundaries of the property under consideration more than fifteen (15) days prior to said hearing and with the notice of public hearing having been posted upon the property under consideration more than one week before said hearing; and that copies of all notices ~vere made available to newspaper, radio and television stations as public service announcements; and the matter having been duly considered by the City Council at the May 1, 2001, public hearing; and the applicant, affected property owners, and government subdivisions providing services within the planning jurisdiction of the City of Meridian, having been given full opportunity to express comments and submit evidence. 2. There has been compliance with all notice and hearing requirements set forth in Idaho Code §§ 67-6509 and 67-6511, and Meridian City Code §§ 11-15-5 and 11-16-i. 3. The City Council talces judicial notice of its zoning, subdivisions and development ordinances codified at Titles 11 and 12, Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof, and the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW- AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) Page 2 California. 7. 8. vacant land. 9. 10. adopted December 21, 1993, Ordinance No. 629, January 4,1994, and maps and the ordinance establishing the Impact Area Boundary. 4. The property, which is the subject of the application for annexation and Zoning, is described in the application, and by this reference is incorporated herein as if set forth in full. 5. The property is approximately 16 acres in size and is located at the southeast corner of Locust Grove and Wilson Lane. The property is designated as Fountain Park. The owner of record of the subject property is Barbara Myall of Goleta, Applicant is David Waldron of Boise, Idaho. The property is presently zoned by Ada County as R-T, and consists of The Applicant requests the property be zoned as R- 15. The subject property is bordered by CG, RUT and R-40 zoning and city limits of the City of Meridian are adjacent and abut to the north of the subject property. 11. The property which is the subject of this application is within the Area of Impact of the City of Meridian. 12. The entire parcel of the property is included within the Meridian Urban FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) Page 3 Service Planning Area as defined in the Meridian Comprehensive Plan. 13. The Applicant proposes to develop the subject property in the following manner: 216 unit apartment complex. 14. The Applicant requests zoning of the subject real property as R-15 which is consistent with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan Generalized Land Use Map which designates the subject property as Mixed Use. 15. There are no significant or scenic features of major importance that affect the consideration of this application. I6. Giving due consideration to the comment received from the governmental subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction, public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not impose expense upon the public if the following conditions of development are imposed: Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering Staff as follows: 16.1 Applicant shall be required to enter into a Development Agreement with the City as a condition of annexation. The Development Agreement shall address, among other things, specific landscape/common area requirements, phasing timeframes, any building height limitations, signage, pathways, and other items as required by the Com~nission or Council. 16.2 All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the parcel, Page 4 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAiN PAR/( SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.7 16.8 16.9 except the Jackson Drain, shall be tiled per City Ordinance 12-4-13. Plans shall need to be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association, with written confirmation of said approval submitted to the Public Works Department. It is recognized by the City that the Applicant proposes to keep the Jackson Drain open as a project amenity. Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project shall have to be removed from their domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. Wells shall be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation. Two-hundred-fifty- and 100-watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights shall be required at locations designated by the Public Works Department. All streetlights shall be installed at subdivider's expense. Typical locations are at street intersections and/or fire hydrants. Outside lighting shall be designed and placed so as not to direct illumination on any nearby residential areas and in accordance with City Ordinance Sections 11-13-4.C. and 12-5-2.M. Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the City of Meridian Ordinance 11-13 for use of property. A drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho licensed architect or engineer is required and shall be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-1-91 ) for all off-street parldng areas. All site drainage shall be contained and disposed of on-site. All signage in the proposed project shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 11-I4 of the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance. No temporary signage, flags, banners or flashing signs shall be permitted. Provide five-foot-wide sidewalks in accordance with City Ordinance Section 12-5-2.K. 16.10 All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Americans FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - Page 5 AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) with Disabilities Act. 16.11 Underground year-round pressurized irrigation shall be provided to all landscape areas on site. Submit hook-up and design details based on the proposed landscaping. Due to the size of landscaped area, primary water supply connection to the City's mains shall not be allowed. Applicant shall be required to utilize any existing strrface or well water for the primary source. If City water is proposed as a secondary source, developer shall be responsible to pay water assessments for the entire common open area. Adopt the Recommendations of the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District as follows: 16.12 All laterals and waste ways shall be protected. All municipal surface drainage shall be retained on site. If any surface drainage leaves the site, the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District shall review drainage plans. The developer shall comply with Idaho Code 31-3805. Adopt the Recommendations of the Ada County Highway District as follows: 16.13 Dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Locust Grove Road abutting the parcel by means of recordation of a final subdivision plat or execution of a warranty deed prior to issuance of a building permit (or other requirement permits), whichever occurs first. 16.14 Construct a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on Locust Grove Road located 2-feet within the right-of-way. If the sidewalk meanders out of the right-of-way, the applicant shall provide an easement. 16.15 Construct curb, gutter and a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk and match paving on Wilson Street. Construct Wilson Lane to one-half of a 40- foot street section. 16.16 Driveways on Wilson Lane shall be located a minimum of 50-feet from public street intersections. Pave driveways their full width of 24 to 30- feet and at least 30-feet and at least 30-feet beyond the edge of pavement of Wilson Lane. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW- AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-Oi-O04) Page 6 16.17 Construct a driveway on Locust Grove located a minimum of 150-feet from any existing or proposed driveways or streets. Verify that the driveway location is offset 150-feet from the approved driveway at Locust Grove Place. The applicant is proposing to construct a median in the driveway. The drive aisles on both sides of the median shall be a minimum of 20-feet wide. Pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet beyond the edge of pavement of Locust Grove Road with 15- foot radii abutting the pavement edge. 16.18 Construct a center turn lane on Locust Grove Road for the driveway intersection. The turn lane shall be constructed to provide a minimum of 100-feet of storage with shadow tapers for both the approach and departure directions. Coordinate the design of the turn lane with District staff. 16.19 Locate any proposed gated entry a minimum of 50-feet from a public road. Coordinate the location of any proposed gated entry with District staff. 16.20 All utility and irrigation relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne by the developer. 16.21 Any proposed landscape islands/medians within the public right-of-way dedicated by this plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. 16.22 Other than the access point specifically approved with this application, direct lot or parcel access to Locust Grove Road is prohibited. 16.23 Additionally, Applicant shall comply with the ACHD's Standard Requirements in their letter dated April 19, 2001. 17. It is found that if the developer pays for the requested improvements and complies with the conditions set forth in these Findings of Fact No. 16, and all sub-parts, the economic welfare of the City and its residents and tax and rate payers will be protected, which requirement shall be included in a development agreement, a FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) Page 7 condition of annexation and zoning designation. 18. It is also found that the development considerations as referenced in Finding No. 16 are reasonable to require and must be taken into account, in order to assure the proposed development is designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner which is harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing, or intended character of the general vicinity, in order to assure that the proposed use will not change the essential character of the affected vicinity and will insure that the proposed uses will not be hazardous or disturbing to the existing, or future neighboring uses, particularly considering the impact of proposed development on potential to produce excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare and odors. 19. It is found that the zoning of the subject real property as Medium High Density Residential District (R-15) requires connection to the Municipal Water and Sewer systems and will be compatible with the Applicant's development intentions, and will assure that the zoning is consistent with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan Generalized Land Use Map which designates the subject property as Mixed Use. 20. The subject annexation request and zoning designation and proposed development relates and is compatible to the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan of the City as follows: 20.1 The consideration of the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and the requirements of the zoning ordinance assure that the processing of such application is the management of growth with the aim to achieve high- quality development. Enhancement of Meridian's quality of life for all FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-O 1-004) Page 8 20.2 residents is achieved by applying the criteria of the Comprehensive Plan and the zoning ordinance of the City to all applications such as the subiect application. This proposed new growth development will finance public service expansion by the requirement herein that the applicant comply with the requests submitted of the political subdivisions responses within the Meridian Urban Service Planning Area submitted in the record of this matter. 20.3 20.4 20.5 20.6 The application is consistent with Meridian's self identity. The preservation and improvement of the character and quality of Meridian's man-made environment while maintaining its identity as a self-sufficient conmaunity is achieved by applying the criteria of the Comprehensive Plan and the zoning ordinance of the City to the subject application. Compliance with the requests of the political subdivisions providing services, assures that community services are being provided for existing and projected needs and that the land use patterns of the City are balanced to insure that revenues pay for services and that the Urban Service Plarming Area is visually attractive, efficiently managed and clearly identifiable. Compatible and efficient use of land through innovative and functional site design is achieved by applying the criteria of the Comprehensive Plan and the zoning ordinance of the City to the subject application. 21. The property can be physically serviced with City water and sewer. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The City of Meridian has authority to annex real property upon written request for annexation and the real property being contiguous or adjacent to city boundaries and that said property lies within the area of city impact as provided by Idaho Code Section 50-222. The Meridian City Code § 11-16 provides the City may FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - Page 9 AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) annex real property that is within' the Meridian Urban Service Planning Area as set forth in the City's Comprehensive Plan. 2. The Council may take }udicial notice of government ordinances, and policies, and of actual conditions existing within the City and State. 3. The City of Meridian has exercised its authority and responsibility as provided by "Local Land Use Planning Act of 1975', codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code by the adoption of 'Comprehensive Plan, City of Meridian, adopted December 21, 1993, Ord. No. 629, January 4, 1994.' 4. The following are found to be pertinent provisions of the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan and are applicable to this Application: 4.A The Goals of the Comprehensive Plan are set forth at Page 5 and include: 4.1 To preserve Meridian's environmental quality and to make provisions for and improve the total natural environment by adopting City-wide and Urban Service Planning Area policies, which deal with area-specific policies and programs. 4.2 To ensure that growth and development occur in an orderly fashion in accordance with adopted policies and procedures governing the use of land, residential development the provision of services and the distribution of new housing units within the Urban Service Planning Area. 4.3 To encourage the kind of economic growth and development which supplies employment and economic self-sufficiency for existing and future residents, reduces the present reliance on Boise and strengthens the City's ability to finance and implement public improvements, services and its open space character. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) Page i0 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 To provide housing opportunities for all economic groups within the community. To preserve and improve the character and quality of Meridian's man-made environment while maintaining its identity as a self-sufficient community. To encourage cultural, educational and recreational facilities which will fill the needs and preferences of the citizens of Meridian and to insure that these facilities are available to all residents of the City. To provide community services to fit existing and projected needs. 4.8 To establish compatible and efficient use of land through the use of innovative and functional site design. 4.9 To encourage a balance of land use patterns to insure that revenues pay for services. 4.10 To create an Urban Service Planning Area which is visually attractive, efficiently managed and clearly identifiable. The sections of the Comprehensive Plan that most directly apply to the proposed project are as follows: 4. i Land Use 4.B 1.4U - Encourage new development that reinforces the City's present development pattern of higher density development within the Old Town area and lower density development in outlying areas. 1.SU - Promote the development of high-quality and environmentally compatible residential areas that contain the necessary parks, schools and commercial facilities to maintain and form identifiable neighborhoods. 2.1U - Support a variety of residential categories (urban, rural, single-family, multi-family, townhouses, duplexes, apartments, FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) Page i 1 condominiums, etc.) for the purpose of providing the City with a range of affordable housing opportunities. 2.2U - Support strategies for the development of neighborhood parks within all residential areas. 2.3U - Protect and maintain residential neighborhood property values, improve each neighborhood's physical condition and enhance its quality of life for residents. 6.8U - New urban density subdivisions which abut or are proximal to existing rural residential land uses shall provide screening and transitional densities with larger, more comparable lot sizes to buffer the interface between the urban level densities and rural residential densities. Natural Resources and Hazardous Areas 1.1U - Identify and protect areas with special characteristics such as stream corridors, canals, and wetlands. 2.1U - Development along major drainage ways will be restricted to ensure that development does not cause additional ground or surface water contamination. 3.1U - Manage and prevent unsuitable uses along drainageways and protect the flood plains of creeks and drains. Transportation 1.4U - Monitor and coordinate the compatibility of the land use and transportation system. 1.20U - Encourage proper design of residential neighborhoods to ensure their safety and tranquility. Open Space, Parks and Recreation 2.5U - New subdivision development...will be considered as opportunities to...Encourage the development of recreational open spaces and parks as part of new planned developments. Housing I. 1 - ...provide for a wide diversity of housing types...in a variety of locations suitable for residential development. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) Page 12 1.4 - The development of housing for all income groups close to employment and shopping centers shall be encouraged. 1.6 - Housing proposals shall be phased with transportation, open space and public service and facility plans, which will maximize benefits to the residents, minimize conflicts and provide a tie-in between new residential areas and service needs. 1.19 - High-density development, where possible, should be located near open space corridors or other permanent maior open space and park facilities, and near major access thoroughfares. Community Design Chapter 5.2 - Ensure that all new development enhances rather than detracts from the visual quality of its surroundings, especially in areas of prominent visibility. 6.11U - Promote well-planned and well-designated affordable housing in all Meridian neighborhoods. 5. The zonings of Medium High Residential District (R-15) is defined in the Zoning Ordinance at § 11-7-2 E as follows: (R-15) Medium High Density Residential District: The purpose of the R-15 District is to permit the establishment of medium-high density single-family attached and multi-family dwellings at a density not exceeding fifteen (15) dwelling units per acre. All such districts must have direct access to a transportation arterial or collector, abut or have direct access to a park or open space corridor, and be connected to the Municipal water and sewer systems of the City. The predominant housing types in this District will be patio homes, zero lot line single-family dwellings, townhouses, apartment buildings and condominiums. 6. By authority of the City of Meridian under the Comprehensive Plan, a conditional use permit is required for Applicant to construct and develop a possible mixed/planned unit development. 7. Since the annexation and zoning of land is a legislative function, the City FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) Page l3 has authority to place conditions upon the annexation of land. See Burr vs. The City of Idaho Falls, 105 Idaho 65, 665 P2d 1075 (1983). 8. The development of the annexed land, if annexed, shall meet and comply with the Ordinances of the City of Meridian including, but not limited to: Section 12-2- 4 which pertains to development time schedules and requirements; Section 12-4-13, which pertains to the piping of ditches; and Section 12-5-2 N, which pertains to pressurized irrigation systems. 9. The development of the property shall be subject to and controlled by the Zoning and Subdivision and Development Ordinances of the City of Meridian. 10. Section 11-16-4 A of the Zoning and Development Ordinance provides in part as follows: If property is annexed and zoned, the City may require or permit, as a condition of the zoning, that an owner or developer make a written commitment concerning the use or development of the subject property. If a commitment is required or permitted, it shall be recorded in the office of the Ada County Recorder and shall tal~e effect upon the adoption of the ordinance annexing and zoning the property, or prior if agreed to by the owner of the parcel. Unless the commitment is modified or terminated by the City Council, the commitment shall be binding on the owner of the parcel, each subsequent owner, and each other person acquiring an interest in the property. A commitment is binding on the owner of the property even if it is unrecorded; however, an unrecorded commitment is binding on subsequent owners and each other person acquiring an interest in the property only if the subsequent owner and each other person acquiring an interest in the property has actual notice of the commitment. DECISION AND ORDER NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW- AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-Oi-O04) Page 14 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, the City Council does hereby Order and this does Order: 1. The applicant's request for annexation and zoning of approximately 16 acres to Medium High Density Residential District (R-15) is granted subject to the terms and conditions of this Order hereinafter stated. 2. The application is for annexation and zoning of 16 acres. The legal description shall be prepared by a Registered Land Surveyor, Licensed by the State of Idaho, and shall conform to all the provisions of the City of Meridian Resolution No. 158. The legal description for annexation must place this parcel contiguous to the Corporate City Limits per Ordinance No. 686. 3. Developer enter into a Development Agreement that provides in the event the conditions therein are not met by the Developer that the property shall be subject to de-annexation, with the City of Meridian, which provides for the following conditions of development, to-wit: Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering Staff as follows: 3.1 Applicant shall be required to enter into a Development Agreement with the City as a condition of annexation. The Development Agreement shall address, among other things, specific landscape/common area requirements, phasing timeframes, any building height limitations, signage, pathways, and other items as required by the Commission or Council. 3.2 All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the parcel, Page 15 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW- AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 except the Jackson Drain, shall be tiled per City Ordinance 12-4-13. Plans shall need to be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association, with written confirmation of said approval submitted to the Public Works Department. It is recognized by the City that the Applicant proposes to keep the Jadcson Drain open as a project amenity. Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project shall have to be removed from their domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. Wells shall be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation. Two-hundred-fifty- and 100-watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights shall be required at locations designated by the Public Works Department. All streetlights shall be installed at subdivider's expense. Typical locations are at street intersections and/or fire hydrants. Outside lighting shall be designed and placed so as not to direct illumination on any nearby residential areas and in accordance with City Ordinance Sections 11-13-4.C. and 12-5-2.M. Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the City of Meridian Ordinance 11-13 for use of property. A drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho licensed architect or engineer is required and shall be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-1-91) for all off-street parking areas. All site drainage shall be contained and disposed of on-site. All signage in the proposed project shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 11-14 of the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance. No temporary signage, flags, banners or flashing signs shall be permitted. Provide five-foot-wide sidewalks in accordance with City Ordinance Section 12-5-2.IC 3.10 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW- AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Americans Page 16 with Disabilities Act. 3.11 Underground year-round pressurized irrigation shall be provided to ali landscape areas on site. Submit hook-up and design details based on the proposed landscaping. Due to the size of landscaped area, primary water supply connection to the City's mains shall not be allowed. Applicant shall be required to utilize any existing surface or well water for the primary source. If City water is proposed as a secondary source, developer shall be responsible to pay water assessments for the entire common open area. Adopt the Recommendations of the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District as follows: 3.12 All laterals and waste ways shall be protected. All municipal surface drainage shall be retained on site. If any surface drainage leaves the site, the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District shall review drainage plans. The developer shall comply with Idaho Code 31-3805. Adopt the Recommendations of the Ada County Highway District as follows: 3.13 Dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Locust Grove Road abutting the parcel by means of recordation of a final subdivision plat or execution of a warranty deed prior to issuance of a building permit (or other requirement permits), whichever occurs first. 3.14 Construct a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on Locust Grove Road located 2-feet within the right-of-way. If the sidewalk meanders out of the right-of-way, the applicant shall provide an easement. 3.15 Construct curb, gutter and a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk and match paving on Wilson Street. Construct Wilson Lane to one-half of a 40- foot street section. 3.16 Driveways on Wilson Lane shall be located a minimum of 50-feet from public street intersections. Pave driveways their full width of 24 to 30- feet and at least 30-feet and at least 30-feet beyond the edge of pavement of Wilson Lane. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW- AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDKON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) Page 17 3.17 3.18 Construct a driveway on Locust Grove located a minimum of 150-feet from any existing or proposed driveways or streets. Verify that the driveway location is offset 150-feet from the approved driveway at Locust Grove Place. The applicant is proposing to construct a median in the driveway. The drive aisles on both sides of the median shall be a minimum of 20-feet wide. Pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet beyond the edge of pavement of Locust Grove Road with 15- foot radii abutting the pavement edge. Construct a center turn lane on Locust Grove Road for the driveway intersection. The turn lane shall be constructed to provide a minimum of 100-feet of storage with shadow tapers for both the approach and departure directions. Coordinate the design of the turn lane with District staff. 3.19 Locate any proposed gated entry a minimum of 50-feet from a public road. Coordinate the location of any proposed gated entry with District staff. 3.20 3.21 All utility and irrigation relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne by the developer. Any proposed landscape islands/medians within the public right-of-way dedicated by this plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. 3.22 Other than the access point specifically approved with this application, direct lot or parcel access to Locust Grove Road is prohibited. 3.23 Additionally, Applicant shall comply with the ACHD's Standard Requirements in their letter dated April 19, 2001. 4. The City Attorney shall prepare for consideration by the City Council the appropriate ordinance for the annexation and zoning designation of the real property which is the subject of the application to (R-15) Medium High Density Residential District, and Meridian City Code § 11-7-2 E. 5. Subsequent to the passage of the Ordinance provided for in section 4 of FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW- Page 18 AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) this Order the engineering staff of the Public Works Department shall prepare the appropriate mapping changes of the official boundaries and zoning maps as provided in Meridian City Code § 11-21-1 in accordance with the provisions of the annexation and zoning ordinance. NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of Meridian. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521 an affected person is a person who has an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the issuance or denial of the annexation and zoning and who may w/thin twenty-eight (28) days after the date of this decision and order seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho Code. By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the of //~ R.~.-- ,2001. ROLL CALL COUNCILMAN RON ANDERSON COUNCILMAN Ird~ITH BIRD t/,-~7'~ day VOTED__~~-'- VOTED_~&~ COUNCILWOMAN TAMMY deWEERD VOTED~y___m'' FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW- AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/BY DAVID WALDRON FOUNTAIN PAR.K SUBDIVISION - (AZ-01-004) Page 19 COUNCILWOMAN CHERIE McCANDLESS VOTED_~ MAYOR ROBERT O. CORRIE (TIE BREAIrd~R) DATED: ~--/~---~2 / VOTED MOTION: APPROVE .I~2~ DISAPPROVED: Copy served upon Applicant, the Planning and Zoning Department, Public Works Department and the City Attorney. 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