Memo from Planning
Project: Whitebark
RECEIVED
NOV ? 8 2006
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Location: south side of Amity Road approximately half way between Locust Grove and Eagle Roads
Applications: annexation and zoning and preliminary plat
Gross Residential Density: 2.52
Highlights of Proposed Development: annexation and zoning of 19 acres to R-4 and preliminary plat
approval of 48 single family residential lots and 8 common lots. 1.44 acres (7.6%}-primarily in eight
toot parkway planters with four foot detached sidewalks along all of the proposed streets. Even though
the open space provided meets the minimum requirements, Staff is concerned about the lack of a common
neighborhood gathering area such as a small park or picnic area.
DA Provisions:
· That the folluwing shall be the only allowed uses on this property: detached single family homes and
allowed accessory uses of the R-4 zone.
· That a maximum of 4R units will be constmcted on this site.
· That a street buffer, constmcted in accordance with City Code, be installed along Amity Road prior
to occupancy of any new dwelling units.
· That the Cottswold Village Subdivision (AZ-06-042, PP-06-044) annexation ordinance receives
approval and signature from the City Council thereby creating a path of annexation for the proposed
Whitebark Subdivision.
Elevations: No
Commission Recommendation: approval at their September 21, 2006 hearing
Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Kent Brown, Dan Wood
ii. In opposition: None
iii. Commenting: None
Key Issues of Discussion by Commission: Design of cul-de-sac/hammerhead at the terminus of the
proposed South Limber Pine Street.
Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation: None
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: None
Written Testimony: None
Notes: