HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ - Approved Order BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
HEARING DATE: OCTOBER 22, 2024
ORDER APPROVAL DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 2024
IN THE MATTER OF THE )
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL )
REVIEW OF THE DIRECTOR'S ) CASE NO. CR-2024-0001
DECISION ON ADMINISTRATIVE )
APPLICATION (A-2024-0105) TO ) ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
ALLOW A TRUCK ONLY ) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL
ACCESSS TO W. FRANKLIN ROAD ) REVIEW OF THE DIRECTOR'S
IN LIEU OF THE PREVIOUSLY ) DECISION
APPROVED EMERGENCY ONLY )
ACCESS LOCATED AT 1030 W. )
FRANKLIN ROAD )
BY: Hillside Architecture, Pllc )
APPLICANT
This matter coming before the City Council on October 22, 2024,upon the Applicant's
submittal of a request for City Council review of the Director's decision on administrative
application (A-2024-0105)to allow a truck only access to W. Franklin Road in lieu of the
previously approved emergency only access. The Director restricted the access in question to
emergency only access based upon Meridian City Code § 11-3A-3 and prior action of the City
Council with regard to such access.
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL—U-HAUL FRANKLIN BUILDING B ACCESS (CR-2024-
0001)
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IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
Pursuant to the City Council's authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 11-5A and 1I-
3A-3, the Director's Decision regarding the emergency access set forth in UDC 11-3A-3A.2 is
hereby overturned, based on the following reasons:
1. A deceleration lane coupled with a right-in/right-out only access and required right-of
way improvements mitigate public safety concerns and meets the intent of UDC 11-3A-
3A.2.
2. The foregoing approval is subject to the following additional requirements and
conditions:
• Construction of a deceleration lane and right-in/right-out access as directed during
October 22nd hearing.
• Internal signage is required to direct public and truck traffic through the site; and
• Alternative compliance approval is required to reduce a portion of the street buffer
along W. Franklin Rd., which shall require installation of enhanced landscaping and
a public amenity in the eastern area of the site along the Eightmile Lateral and
NW I Oth St.
3. Staff is directed to work with the applicant and the applicable agencies (ACHD) to
arrive at a design that is consistent with the foregoing requirements.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the 6th day of November 2024.
Robert E. Simison, Mayor 11-6-2024
Attest:
Chris Johnson, City Clerk
Copy served upon the Applicant, Planning and Development Services Division of the Community
Development Department and City Attorney.
By: Dated: 11-6-2024