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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCreamline Park Subdivision AZ-06-048 PP-06-050 CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER RECEIVED NOV 3 0 2006 ~'" eridian , . k Office oW;;;dian . -\ I, IC)AHO 01' v ' ~""!:," ~L,,"_M;:'i. k.;; In the Matter of Annexation and Zoning of 32.75 acres from RUT to I-L and C-G AND Preliminary Plat approval for 6 industrial lots and 4 commercial lots for Creamline Park Subdivision, by Creamline Associates, LLC. Case No(s). AZ-06-048 and PP-06.050 For the City Council Hearing Date of: November 21, 2006 (Findings on the December 5, 2006 City Council consent agenda) A. Findings of Fact 1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of November 21, 2006 incorporated by reference) 2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Rjjpurt fur thjj hjjaring uatjj ufNovember 21, 2006 incorporated by reference) 3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of November 21,2006 incorporated by reference) 4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of November 21,2006 incorporated by reference) B. Conclusions of Law 1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the "Local Land Use Planning Act of 1975," codified at Chapter 6S, Title 67, Idaho Code (I.C. ~67-6S03). 2. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Unified Development Code codified at Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of Meridian has, by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was adopted August 6, 2002, Resolutiun Nu. 02-382 and Maps. 3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code ~ II-SA. 4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s) received from the governmental subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction. CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER CASE NO(S). AZ-06-048 and PP-06-050 5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not impose expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed. 6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this Decision, which shall be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk upon the applicant, the Planning Department, the Public Works Department and any affected party requesting notice. 7. That this approval is subject to the Legal Description, Preliminary Plat, and the Conditions of Approval all in the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of November 21, 2006 incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the application. C. Decision and Order Pursuant to the City Council's authority as provided in Meridian City Code ~ 11-5A and based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby ordered that: 1. The applicant's Preliminary Plat as evidenced by having submitted the Preliminary Plat dated July 31, 2006 is hereby conditionally approved; 2. The following modifications to site specific conditions were made at the City Council hearing: a. Deleted condition 1.2.8 which required the applicant to cover the Eight Mile Lateral. b. Modified condition 1.2.6 to increase the landscape buffer between uses to ten feet with a vinyl fence. c. Added condition 1.2.11 which requires a shared driveway and cross access easement for Lot 10 Block 1 such that it shares a single access to Franklin Road with the property to the east. d. Modified condition 3.20 to only apply to Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7, Block 1. e. Added a provision to the DA that requires the design and architecture of any future buildings on this site be generally consistent with the ten photographs submitted by the applicant labeled "Design Goals - Creamline Park Subdivision". 3. The site specific and standard conditions of approval are as shown in the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of November 21,2006 incorporated by reference. D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits Notice of Preliminary Plat Duration CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER CASE NO(S). AZ-06-048 and PP-06-050 Please take notice that approval of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat, or short plat shall become null and void if the applicant fails to record a final plat within two (2) years of the approval ofthe preliminary plat or one (1) year ofthe combined preliminary and final plat or short plat. In the event that the development of the preliminary plat is made in successive phases in an orderly and reasonable manner, and conforms substantially to the approved preliminary plat, such segments, if submitted within successive intervals of eighteen (18) months, may be considered for final approval without resubmission for preliminary plat approval. Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord with 11-6B- 7.A, the Director may authorize a single extension of time to record the final plat not to exceed eighteen (18) months. Additional timc cxtensions up to eighteen (18) months 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 Meridian City Code Title 11. If the above timetable is not met and the applicant does not receive a time extension, the property shall be required to go through the platting procedure again. E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis 1. The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, a denial of a plat or conditional use permit entitles the Owner to request a regulatory taking analysis. Such request must be in writing, and must be filed with the City Clerk not more than twenty-eight (28) days after the final decision concerning the matter at issue. A request for a regulatory takings analysis will toll the time period within which a Petition for Judicial Review may be filed. 2. Please take notice that this is a final action ofthe governing body of the City of Meridian, pursuant to Idaho Code ~ 67-6521 an affected person being a person who has an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the issuance or denial of the conditional use pennit approval IIlay within tWljntY-ljight (28) days a[kr thlj datlj u[ this decision and order seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho Code. F. Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of November 21,2006 CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER CASE NO(S). AZ-06-048 and PP-06-050 By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the ~~ lM- "' ,2006. 7 - t::'-I'h J - dayof COUNCIL MEMBER SHAUN WARDLE VOTED ~ VOTED ~ (/ VOTED$~ VOTED~ COUNCIL MEMBER JOE BORTON COUNCIL MEMBER CHARLIE ROUNTREE COUNCIL MEMBER KEITH BIRD TIE BREAKER MAYOR TAMMY dlj WEERD VOTED --- ~ MAX0 \ i4}e WEERD ,,\ -4 "1' ........' :\"" .-. /,1"", $" a p~OFt.1): ~ "'~,;.._ _.:::- '..!:.. ~6 ':;. - ~ - &~~ ff ~ "" .:: - ( ..:. 7. ) ~ II:LIAM G. BERG, JR., TY &:-~() ~r 101 . i .f j -:.-"'.,., ~-- -- ....~'" ....-.:..' / ~.j,.' ....' "'//1 COUNT'i. ",. 1111/, ,,\' / A I' t 1/1/'1-'-"-'\\\ V pplcan -,'".- V": Planning Department ,/' ./ Public Works Department ..,./ City Attorney ATTEST: Copy served upon: By:, 1~1\. 0 ~ .....J City Clerk's Office Dated: \;)...\ \-oU CITY OF MERIDlAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER CASE NO(S). AZ-06-048 and PP-06-0S0 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21,2006 STAFF REPORT TO: FROM: Hearing Date: 11/21/2006 Mayor and City Council Justin Lucas Associate City Planner Meridian Planning Department 208-884-5533 .-...D /"~ ~ iJtI. \...7VLeridi:n't '\ \ IDAHO .' ~ -1/ '"'a SUBJECT: Crcamlinc Park Subdivision AZ-06-048 Annexation and Zoning of32.75 acres from RUT (Ada County), to 8.74 acres of C-G (General Retail and Service Commercial) and 24.01 acres ofI-L (Light Industrial). PP-06-050 Preliminary Plat approval of 4 commercial lots on 8.74 acres in the proposed C-G zone, and 6 industrial lots on 24.01 in the proposed I-L zone, by Creamline Associates, LLC. 1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST The applicant, Creamline Af:f:ociatef:, LLC, haf: applied for Annexation and Zoning (AZ) to C-G (General Retail and Service Commercial) for 8.74 acres and I-L (Light Industrial) for 24.01 acres of property currently zoned RUT in Ada County. The site is located on the north side of Franklin Road, near the northeast comer of Franklin and Linder Roads, approximately 350 feet east of Linder Road. Currently, the land is being used for agriculture and there are no buildings on the site. The subject property is within the Urban Service Planning Area and is currently referenced as parcel numbers 51212336100 and 51212336596. 2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION The subject applications (AZ and PP) were submitted to the Planning Department for concurrent review. Below, staff has provided a detailed analysis and recommended conditions of approval for the requested Annexation and Zoning and Preliminary Plat applications. Staff is recommending approval ofthe proposed Creamline Park Subdivision (AZ-06-048 and PP-06- 050) with the conditions listed in Exhibit B of the Staff Report. The Meridian Planoin!! and Zooin!! Commission heard these items on October 19.2006. At the public hearin!! thev moved to recommend approval. a. Summarv of Commission Public Heariml: i. In favor; Brad Miller ii. In opposition: None Hi. Commentinll: None iv. Staff presenting application: C. Caleb Hood v_ Other staff commenting on application: None b. Kev Issues of Discussion bv Commission: i. - 25 foot landscape buffer between I-L zoned uses and alternative compliance: ii. - Fire Department restrictions on lots north of the Eig;ht Mile Lateral: iii. - Required tiling of the Eillht Mile Lateral: lV. - Possible emerlZencv access into the site on the northern property line: v. - Public street access into the property: Vi. - Loadinll areas. docks. and bays facing west. Creamline Park Subdivision AZ-06-048/PP-06-050 PAGE 1 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21,2006 c. Key Commission Cbanees to Staff Recommendation: 1. - Elimination of condition 1.2.2 which required the applicant to provide two public street access points to this propertv connected by a loop road: 11. - Elimination of condition 1.2.3 which required the applicant to provide a cross access easement to the neighboring property to the west: iii. - Elimination of condition 1.2.4 which required the applicant to include a 25 foot landscape buffer between uses along the western boundary of Lots 3-5. Block 1: iv. - Modification of condition 1.2.5 to allow loading areas, docks. or bays to face the western property line. v. - Required applicant to submit an alternative compliance application for the 25 landscape buffer between uses; Vi. - Rt:yuin:d tht: applil,;aut tu pursut: au t:mt:rgt:nI,;Y al,;l,;t:ss puint alun!!: lht: nurlht:rn property line and report to the Council if this was viable. d. Outstandin~ Issue(s) for City Council: 1. - The applicant is requesting not to cover the Eight Mile lateral on this property as required by the UDC (see condition 1.2.8); ii. - The applicant should provide more information about a possible emergency access point available alonl! the northern property line. 111. -The comprehensive plan designation for the neighboring properties to the west is Mixed Use Community which would allow for various zoninl! desil!1lations and uses. Staff is concerned that decreasing the required landscape buffer alonl! the western property line from 25 to 5 feet. as recommended by the Planning Commission. may have a substantial adverse affect on the future redevelopment potential of other properties in this area. The Meridian City Council heard these items on November 21. 2006. At the DubHe hearinv they ann roved the oroieet. with ehanves. a.. Summary of City Council Public Hearin~: i. In favor: Brad.Miller 11. In opposition: No.l},~ iii. Commentimr: None IV. :Written testimony: None v. Slaff Dresentimr application: Anna Borc~ers Canninl! vi. Other staff commentinl! Qn_application: Joe SiLya .h. Kev Issues of Discussion bv Council: i. - Relationship between uses ii. - Access into proJ;!osed proiect iii. - Required buffer between land uses iv. - Coverinl! the Eicl1t Mile. Lateral to. Kev Council Changes to Commission Recommendation: i. - De!~!ed condition 1.2.8 which required th~_applicant to cover the Eicl1t Mils< Lateral. ii. - Modified c.Qndition 1.2.6 to in,frease the landscape buffex beiween uses to ten fee!~ and the constructioJ1 of a vinvl fence. iii. - Added condition 1.2.11 which requires a shared drivewav and cross access easement for Lot .10 Block 1 such that it shares a sinl!le access to Franklin Road with the propertv 10 the ea~L IV. =..M.Qdifkd condition 3.20. rel!ardinl! Fire Deoart~nt sil!11 off of uses prior to CZc. to onlv applv to Lots 4. 5. 6. and 7 Block 1. Cream line Park Subdivision AZ-06-048/PP-06-050 PAGE 2 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21,2006 v. - Added a nrovision to the DA that reauires the desim andarchitecture of any future buildings on this site be generally consistent with the ten nhotQ~:m.h~ SYbmi1kd bv the annlicant labeled "DesilID Goals - Creamline Park Subdivision" . 3. PROPOSED MOTION (to be considered after the public hearing) Approval After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Nmnbers AZ- 06-048 and PP-06-050 as presented in the StaffRcport for the hearing date of November 21,2006 with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.) Denial After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Numbers AZ- 06-048 and PP-06-050 as presented during the hearing of November 21, 2006 for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial of the annexation and you must state specific reason(s) for the denial of the plat.) Continuance I move to continue File Numbers AZ-06-048 and PP-06-050 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance.) 4. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS a. Site Address/Location: 1200 West Franklin Road; in Section 12, Township 3 North, Range 1 West. b. Owner: Creamline Associates, LLC 3670 Hepburn Circle Stockton, CA 95209 c. Applicant: Same as owner d. Representative: Kent Brown, Bailey Engineers e. Present Zoning: RUT (Ada County) f. Present Comprehensive Plan Designation: Mixed Use - Community g. Description of Applicant's Request: The applicant is requesting concurrent approval for Annexation and Zoning ofthe subject 32.75 acres to a mix ofC-G (8.74 acres) and I-L (24.01 acres) and Preliminary Plat approval of four commercial lots and six industrial lots. 1. Date of preliminary plat (attached in Exhibit A): 7/31/2006 2. Date oflandscape plan (attached in Exhibit A): 8/10/2006 5. PROCESS FACTS a. The subject application will in fact constitute an annexation as determined by City Ordinance. By reason of the provisions of the Meridian City Code Title 11 Chapter 5, a public hearing is required before the City Council on this matter. Creamline Park Subdivision AZ-06-048/PP-06-050 PAGE 3 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARlMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21,2006 b. The subject application will in fact constitute a preliminary plat as determined by City Ordinance. By reason ofthe provisions of the Meridian City Code Title 11 Chapter 5, a public hearing is required before the City Council on this matter. c. Newspaper notifications published on: October 2nd and 16th, 2006 (Planning Commission) October 30th and November 13. 2006 (Citv Council) d. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: September 22m', 2006 (Planning Commission) October 27th. 2006 (City Council) e. Applicant posted notice on site by: October 9th, 2006 (Planning Commission) November 13th, 2006 (City Council) 6. LAND USE a. Existing Land Use(s): The site is currently vacant; there are no existing buildings. b. Description of Character of Surrounding Area: There are various uses that are adjacent to this property. To the east is a large industrial area that includes a storage facility and other light industrial uses. To the north is the railroad, a retirement community and multi-family dwellings. To the west is a daycare facility within city boundaries and various rural residences zoned Rl in Ada County. To the south across Franklin Road is the Crestwood Estates Subdivision, a single-family residential neighborhood. c. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: 1. N0l1h: Retirement Community and future Multi-family, Zoned L-O 2. East: Lumber Storage and Vacant Land, Zoned I-L 3. South: Franklin Road and Crestwood Estates Subdivision, Zoned R-4 4. West: Single-family homes and some home occupations, zoned Rl (Ada County), a daycare, zoned L-O, and vacant land zoned C-C. d. History of Previous Actions: In February of 2005 the Planning Department received a previous development application for this property. This application consisted of an annexation and zoning request for the entire 32.75 acres, to a mix of residential and commercial zoning districts. The application also included a conditional use permit fur mullifamily develupmenl, and a request for preliminary plat approval of 146 residential building lots, and 1 commercial lot. This previous development application only included one public street access point to Franklin Road. The Planning, Police, and Fire Departments had serious concerns about adequate access to this previous proposed development. These concerns were outlined in the staff report along with recommendations to provide some type of secondary access in to the proposed development. The primary recommendation was to provide a stub street that could be extended to Linder Road. The Planning Department also had serious reservations about the compatibility of uses on this site, specifically the potential conflict between the proposed residences and existing industrial users to the east. Due to these concerns the applicant chose to withdraw the application before it was voted upon by the Planning Commission or City Council. e. Existing Constraints and Opportunities: 1. Public Works: Creamline Park Subdivision AZ-06-048/PP-06-050 PAGE 4 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21, 2006 Location of sewer: There is currently a sewer trunk on the north side of this property and a sewer main in W. Franklin Road. Location of water: There is currently water main located in W. Franklin Road. Issues or concerns: 1.) Water main sizing. 2.) Flood plain. 2. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: The Eight Mile Lateral runs directly through this site. The applicant is proposing to cover this lateral as required by the UDC. 3. Hazards: A portion of the rear of this property lies within the 100 year flood plain. 4. Proposed Zoning: C-G (General Commercial) and I-L (Light fudustrial) 5. Size of Property: 32.75 acres f. Subdivision Plat fuformation: 1. Commercial Lots: 4 2. fudustrial Lots: 6 3. Total Building Lots: 10 4. Common Lots: 0 5. Other Lots: 0 6. Total Lots: 10 g. Landscaping 1. Width of street buffer(s): 25 feet (along Franklin Road) 2. Width ofbuffer(s) bctwccn land uscs: 25 fcct (to non industrial uscs) 3. Percentage of site as open space: N/ A h. Off-Street Parking: UDC 11-3C-6 requires one parking space for every 500 square feet of gross floor area in all Commercial Districts, and one parking space for every 2,000 square feet of gross floor area in all hldustrial Districts. 1. Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access: One public street (North West 13th) is proposed for this project. This street is a cul-de-sac that extends from Franklin Road and runs north into the property for approximately 450 feet. Beyond the cul-de-sac the applicant is proposing a 500 foot drive aisle and cross access easement to provide access to the rest ofthe property that is not directly served by the cul~de~sac. The applicant is also proposing to construct two curb cuts that will allow for direct access from Franklin Road fur Lols 2 and 10, Blol,;k 1. Plt:ast: st:t: Staffs Analysis below for more on the proposed access for this development. 7. COMMENTS MEETING On September 29,2006, a joint agency and departments meeting was held with service providers in this area. The agencies and departments present include: Meridian Fire Department, Meridian Parks Department, Meridian Public Works Department, Meridian Police Department, and the Sanitary Services Company. Staff has included commentF:, conditionF: and recommended actions in Exhibit B below. 8. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS This property is designated "Mixed Use Community" on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. Mixed Use Community areas are anticipated to contain a variety of commercial and Cream1ine Park Subdivision AZ-06-048/PP-06-050 PAGE 5 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21,2006 residential uses (see Page 103 of the Comprehensive Plan.) The proposed Preliminary Plat includes four commercial lots and six industrial lots. The commercial lots are proposed in a C-G (General Commercial) zone and the industrial lots are proposed in an I-L (Light Industrial Zone). The Comprehensive Plan does not identify specific zoning districts that are allowed in the "Mixed Use Community" designation, but it does encourage transitional uses and flexibility. Staff believes that this property is in a transitional area of the city and that the C-G and I-L districts are appropriate, considering the current and potcntial ncighboring uscs. Staff fmds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to the proposed development (staff analysis in italics below policy): Chapter VII, Goal III, Objective A, Action 1 - Rjjquin: that djjvdupmt:Ill prujt:l,;t:; havt: plaIlIlt:d for the provision of all public services. When the City established its Area of City Impact, it planned to provide City services to the subject property. The City of Meridian plans to provide municipal services to the lands proposed to be annexed in the following manner: . Sanitary sewer and water service will be extended to the project at the developer's expense. . The subject lands currently lie within the jurisdiction of the Meridian Rural Fire District. Once annexed the lands will be under the jurisdiction of the Meridian City Fire Department, who currently shares resource and personnel with the Meridian Rural Fire Department. . The subject lands currently lie within the jurisdiction of the Ada County Sheriff's Office. Once annexed the lands will be serviced by the Meridian Police Department (MPD). . The roadways adjacent to the subject lands are current(v owned and maintained by the Ada County Highway District (ACHD). This service will not change. . The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian School District #2. This service will not change. . The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian Library District. This service will not change and the Meridian Library District should sliffer no revenue loss as a result of the subject annexation. Municipal, fee~supported, services will be provided by the Meridian Building Department, the Meridian Public Works Department, the Meridian Water Department, the Meridian Wastewater Department, the Meridian Planning Department, Meridian Utility Billing Services, and Sanitary Services Company. Chapter VI, Goal II, Objective A, Action 3 - Consider "Accommodating Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel: A Recommended Approach" from the National Center for Bicycling and Walking in all land-use decisions. This publication encourages jurisdictions to establish bikeway and walkway facilities in new construction and reconstrnction projects, in a manner that is safe, accessible and convenient. Staff believes that the subject applications comply with the policies listed in the literature noted above. Chapter VI, Goal II. Objective A. Action 6 - Require street connections between subdivisions at regular intervals to enhance connectivity and better traffic flow. Creamline Park Subdivision AZ-06-048/PP-06-050 PAGE 6 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEP ARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21, 2006 The submitted preliminary plat proposes one public street that terminates as a public street with a cul-de-sac, but continues on into a large Industrial development as an access easement. Although Staff is unsupportive of the proposed street layout, Staff believes that through some modification (described at length in section 10) that this subdivision could improve circulation and connectivity in this area of the city, if the conditions listed in Exhibit B are complied with. Chapter VI, Goal II, Objcctivc A, Action 13 - Rcvicw new development for appropriate opportunities to connect to local roads and collectors in adjacent developments. The submitted preliminary plat does not take advantage of the location of SW 12th Street which is an existing local road across Franklin Street from this property. Staff is proposing that this local road be extended across Franklin to cumply with this Gual and Actiun item (see Sectiun 10). Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective D, Action 2 - Restrict curb cuts and access points on collectors and arterial streets. As noted above, the applicant is proposing one public street connection to Franklin Road (an arterial street) and two curb cut driveways. Staff is not supportive of the proposed access and street design and describes an alternative plan in Section 1 (} of this repnrt. Staff helieves that direct lot access should be restricted for this project, and that the applicant should provide a more versatile public street system. Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective C, Action I - Protect existing residential properties from incompatible land use development on adjacent parcels. The applicant is proposing an industrial zone adjacent to various residences and a day care facility. Staff finds that the industrial use can co-exist with these residential properties in the near vicinity if land use buffers are installed along the western property line as conditioned in Exhibit B. Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective A, Action 2 - Encourage industrial development to locate adjacent to existing industrial uses. The land abutting this properties eastern boundary is currently zoned I-L within in the city. Staff believes that allowingfor an I-L zone on the northern portion of the subject property is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective A, Action I - Minimize noise, odor, air pollution and visual pollution in industrial development adjm;jjnt tu n:sidt:ntial areas. Currently there are various residential uses abutting the western boundary of this property. While these residences will most likely transition to commercial uses in the future, staff is still concerned about noise and other impacts an industrial development could have on these properties. The developer should take these residences into account when it considers users for the lots that abut homes. StajJ makes recommendations in Section 10 and Exhibit B of this report to help minimize any potential cnnjlict hetween uses. Chapter VII, Goal I, Objective E, Action 3 - Require industrial areas to create a site design compatible with surrounding uses (e.g. landscape, fences, etc.) and community design criteria. See analysis above. Creamline Park Subdivision AZ-06-048/PP-06-050 PAGE 7 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEP ARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21,2006 Staff recommends that the Commission and Council rely on any verbal or written testimony that may be provided at the public hearing when determining if the applicant's zoning and development request is appropriate for this property. 9. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE a. Schedule of Uses: Unified Development Code (UDC) lists various uses that are allowed in the C-G and I-L districts. b. Purpose Statement of Zone(s): GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-G): The purpose ofthe Commercial Districts is to provide for the retail and service needs of the community in accord with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan. Four Districts are designated which differ in the size and scale of commercial stmctures accommodated in the district, the scale and mix of allowed commercial uses, and the location of the district in proximity to streets and highways: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I-L): The purpose of the I-L District is to provide for convenient employment centers of light manufacturing, research and development, warehousing, and distributing. In accord with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, the I-L District is intended to encourage the development of industrial uses that are clean, quiet and free of hazardous or objectionable elements and that are operated, entirely, or almost entirely, within enclosed structures. Accessibility to transportation systems is a requirement of this District. 10. ANALYSIS a. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation: 1. AZ Application: Based on the policies and goals contained in the Comprehensive Plan, staff believes that the requested C-G and I-L zones are appropriate for this property. Please see Exhibit D for detailed analysis of the required facts and findings for annexation. The annexation legal description submitted with the application (stamped on July 26, 2006 by D. Terry Peugh, PLS) shows the property as contiguous to the existing corporate boundary of the City of Meridian. Special Considerations: Compatibility With Surrounding Uses: The proposed zoning designations and concept plan submitted by the applicant show various industrial and commercial buildings proposed for this site. Staff is mostly concerned with the proposed industrial uses on Lots 3-5, Block 1 that will be adjacent to various existing homes and a day care facility. To help avoid potential conflicts between the existing residences to the west and the proposed industrial dcvelopmcnt staff believes that some of the principally permitted uses in the I-L zone should not be allowed on Lots 3,4, and 5, Block 1. These uses include vehicle impound yard, solid waste transfer station, recycling center, and major vehicle repair. Staff feels that these uses are too intense to be located adjacent to residences. Staff also believes that nu that nu trash l,;umpal,;turs, loading areas, docks, or bays should face the western property line on Lots 3,4, and 5, Block 1. Creamline Park Subdivision AZ-06-048/PP-06-050 PAGE 8 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21,2006 Development Agreement: UDC 11-5B-3.D.2 and Idaho Code 9 65~67llA provides the City the authority to require a property owner to enter into a Development Agreement (DA) with the City that may require some written commitment for all future uses. Staff believes that a DA is necessary to ensure that this property is developed in a fashion that is consistent with the comprehensive plan designation and does not negatively impact nearby properties. Prior to the annexation ordinance approval, a Development Agreement (DA) shall be entered into between the City of Meridian, property owner (at the time of annexation ordinance adoption), and the developer. The applicant shall contact the City Attorney, Bill Nary, at 888-4433 to initiate this process._The DA shall incorporate the following: . That all future uses shall not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production oftraftic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors. . That all future development of the subj ect property shall be constructed in accordance with City of Meridian ordinances in effect at the time of development. . That the applicant will be responsible for all costs associated with the sewer and water service extension. . That any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be removed from their domestic selVice, per City Ordinance Section 5-7-517, when selVices are available from the City of Meridian. Wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation. . That the following uses shall not be allowed on Lots 3,4, and 5, Block 1: a. Vehicle impound yard b. Solid waste transfer station c. Recycling center d. Vehicle Repair, major . That no trash compactors, loaaiag areas, docks, or bays face the western property line on Lots 3,4, and 5, Block 1. . That prior to issuance of any building pennit, the subj ect property be subdivided in accordance with the City of Meridian Unified Development Code. . That the desil!ll and arcl}jtecture of anv future buildinl!s on this site be l!enerallv consistent with the ten ohotol!faohs submitted bv the aoolicant labeled "Desjg!l.Q9als - Creamline Park Subdivision". 2. PP Application: Upon modification per the conditions listed in Exhibit "B", Staff believes that the proposed preliminary plat will substantially comply with the Unified Development Code. a. Special Considerations: Street Design: From the initial pre-application meeting for this project Staff has been concerned about access and circulation on this site and in this area. In the pre-application meeting the applicant proposed a single public road/cul-de-sac that extended deep into site Creamline Park Subdivision AZ-06-048/PP-06-050 PAGE 9 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21,2006 (approximately 800 feet). Staff informed the applicant that such a street design did not meet the city's subdivision and street standards as described in UDC 11-6C-3B4. This regulation specifically limits cul-de-sac or dead end streets to a maximum of 450 feet. The purpose of the maximum length requirement for cul-de.sac and dead end streets is to encourage developments to provide adequate public circulation in and through any development project. Staff voiced these concerns, and requested that the applicant redesign the site to provide for better circulation and access to such a large dcvelopment. In response to these requl::sts, lhlj applicant submitted the preliminary plat and concept plan that is ineluded in this report (see exhibit A). As the plans show the primary access to this development is still a single cul-de~sac street that has been rcduced in length from the original proposallu mljel the 450 foot maximum length requirement. The proposed industrial lots (4- 7) at the north end of the property are anticipated to take access off of an approximately 500 foot driveway and cross access easement that is extended from the northern tenninus of the cul-de-sac to Lots 4-7, Block 1. While this configuration is not strictly prohibited by the UDC, staff is still concerned about the lack of access and public street circulation on this site. Although the applicant is meeting the cul-de- sac length requirement as described in the UDC, staff believes that the intent of that requirement is not being met. In other words when the proposed cuI-dc-sac is combined with the proposed private driveway easement the result is a 900 foot street/driveway that dead ends, and a 32.75 acre development which takes primary access from a 450 foot cul-de-sac. To remedy this Staff proposes the following: That the applicant provides two public street access points to this property along Franklin Road. Staff suggests that these two access points be linked by a public street that would loop into the proposed development. Staff proposes that eastern public street access point be an extension of the existing SW 12u1 Street which currently intersects Franklin Road across from the south east comer of this property. This extension of SW 12th Street could be brought north into the property across the Eight Mile lateral, and then looped around to reconnect with Franklin Road at a location to be determined by the Applicant and ACHD. This U shaped loop would provide two separate points of access into this project and increase the public street circulation pattern in this area. The extension of SW 12th street across Franklin Road would also provide access for the parcel (#S12l23466l5) to the east when they develop in the future, without the necessity of an acccss point on Franklin Road. Staff presents this as one possible option that would provide greater access to this development. Other solutions could be developed by the applicant that could increase public and emergency access into the site. Staff is not recommending a stub street to the east due to the lack of any outlet in that direction. Likewise, Staff is nut recummending a stub street to the west, to be cOllllected with Linder Road, due to the size and configuration of the bordering lots. If a stub street was provided to the west it would cover an entire lot, if and when it was extended. A westerly stub street would also allow for unnecessary cut through traffic between Linder Road and Franklin Road. Access: Staff also has concerns about direct lot access to Franklin Road, which is classified as an arterial street on the adopted Functional Street Classification Map_ As proposed the applicant shows Lot 2 and 10, Block 1 with direct access to Franklin Road. Chapter VII, Goal VI, Objective D, Action 2 of the Comprehensive Plan says that curb cuts and access points should be restricted along arterial and collector streets. Staff believes that direct lot access to Franklin Road should be restricted for this development. Staff believes that the applicant should provide a cross access easement to the Thornton property (parcel #1212336030) to the Cream1ine Park Subdivision AZ-06-048/PP-06-050 PAGE 10 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOYEMBER21, 2006 west. Staff believes that providing cross access to this property is important due to its limited frontage (340 feet) on Franklin Road and proximity to the intersection of Linder and Franklin Roads. Compatibllity/Landscape Buffer to Adjoining Uses: The concept plan submitted by the applicant shows various industrial and commercial buildings proposed for this site. Staff is mostly concerned with the proposed industrial uses on Lots 3-5, Block 1 that will be adjacent to various existing homes and a day care facility. UDC Table ll-2C-2 requires a 25 foot wide landscape buffer to non-industrial uses in the I.L zone. Staff believes that this buffer will help to mitigate the inherent difference between the existing and proposed uses. Beyond this landscape buffer, staff also believes that no that no trash compactors, loading areas, docks, or bays should face the westem property line on Lots 3,4, and 5, Block 1. Landscaping: The landscape plan prepared by G. Gensen, on 8-10-06, is approved with the following modifications/notes: . Per UDC 11-2B-3, a 25-foot wide landscape buffer should be provided along Franklin Road that meets the standards outlined in 11- 3B-7. . Per UDC Table 11.2C.2 construct a 25-foot wide landscape buffer on Lots 3- 5, Block 1, along the west property line. Said buffer should be constructed in accordance with UDC ll-3B-9. Said buffer should be installed prior to occupancy of the future use on the individuallot(s). . Per UDC 11-3B-lO, the applicant should work with the City Arborist, Elroy Huff, on designing, adopting, and implementing a protection and mitigation plan for the existing trccs on sitc. . A written certificate of completion should be prepared by the landscape architect. designer. or qualified nurseryman responsible for the landscape plan. All standards of installation should apply as listed in UDC ll-3B-14. Submit copies of a revised landscape plan, reflecting the changes/notes mentioned above, with the [mal plat application(s). Fencing: The submitted preliminary plat shows existing fencing arO\Uld most of the site. The applicant did not make it clear if this fencing was to remain or be removed. Staff recommends that the applicant clarify, at the public hearing what the fencing plan is for this site._A detailed fencing plan should be submitted upon application of the final plat. If permanent fencing is not provided before issuance of a building permit, temporary construction fencing to contain debris must be installed around the perimeter. Perimeter fencing shall be designed according to UDC ll-3A-7. Ditches, Laterals, and Canals: Per UDC 1l.3A-6 all irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of any natural waterways that intersect, cross or lie within the area being subdivided shall be covered. The Eight Mile Lateral traverses this site. This lateral should be covered as required by the UDC. Pressure Irrigation: The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of water. The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single-point connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is used, the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer. An underground, Creamline Park Subdivision AZ-06-048/PP-06-050 PAGE 11 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21, 2006 pressurized irrigation system should be installed to all landscape areas per the approved specifications and in accordance with UDC 11-3A-15 and MCC 9-1-28_ b. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the subject applications AZ-06- 048 and PP-06-50, with the conditions listed in Exhibit B of the Staff Report for the hearing date of October 19, 2006. The Meridian Plannin!! and Zonin!! Commission heard these items on October 19. 2006. At the public hearin!! they moved to recommend approval. The Meridian City Council heard these items on November 21. 2006. At the DubHe hearin2" thev aDnroved the nroiect. with changes. 11. EXHIBITS A. Drawings 1. Preliminary Plat (dated: 7-31-06) 2. Landscape Plan (dated: 8-10-06) 3. Concept Plan (dated: 8-10-06) B. Conditions of Approval 1. Planning Department 2. Public Works Department 3. Fire Department 4. Police Department 5. Parks Department 6. Sanitary Service Company 7. Ada County Highway District 8. Central District Health Department 9. Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District C. Legal Description D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code Creamline Park Subdivision AZ-06-048/PP-06-050 PAGE 12 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21,2006 A Drawings 1. Preliminary Plat (dated: 7-31-06) . ;)I'il: !. . III i " I " litmlll!l . ! ~1:il~IIWllll !! : [11["" i 1[11 ~I ~--- ~ ~~ ". o n- z I !!I'I:I"'~ -I , , 1'1 ~q" ~l I : i l , :!!j !jl . '[5~.~' ii" ~_. 1 ! ~ ,__--!~i!.. .::';- 1":-' ~ . lhi ~I!; ! J I I l' - - I!i' ~ i __ ,.~,;; ~ -:-1'-- :!ll f' · I -; l__-._=--::- . ~/ (,ri > I" II, i ~ 1/ [. - - -,', >.;, ,..1 j. - - L. 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VAN AUKER, INC 3084 EAST LANARK MERIDIAN, IDAHD ~ ~1iD_J.3~&~tll_'IIo'.~ 1DDIII=PC;;:.~t;Ht~",-----!!!:....- IR.loIIIIP'l'! rr~ ~'I- 1I~.i1 ~a;.~ ~I:.~.. ~~a.TC -;;,:;1 D Exhibit A - Page 3 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21, 2006 B. Conditions of Approval 1. Planning Department 1_1 ANNEXATION COMMENTS 1.1.1 Prior to the annexation ordinance approval, a Development Agreement (DA) shall be entered into between the City of Meridian, property owner(s) (at the time of annexation ordinance adoption), and the developer. The applicant shall contact the City Attorney, Bill Nary, at 888-4433 to initiate this process. 1.2 SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS-PRELIMINARY PLAT (PP-06-050) 1.2.1 The preliminary plat labeled as PP~ 1, prepared by Bailey Engineering, Inc., dated July 31, 2006 is approved, with the conditions listed herein. All comments and conditions of the accompanying Annexation and Zoning (AZ-06-048) application shall also be considered conditions of the Preliminary Plat (PP-06~050) 1.2.2 The ap13lieaRt shall provide two publio street aeeess p0iffis to this pmpecty aloRg yraflkliB Road. These two streets sliall be lifl:ked t0getaer by a p1:1blie street that loops mt0 the profl0sed developffiElBt aeross the Eight Mile Lateral. ORe of these p1:1hlie street aeeess poiffis shall aliga. wita SW 12ti! Street '.vaiea eurreBtly iBterlSlects Franklin Rond aoross from this property. OR Tae applioant shall submit a revised plat with an akemati'/e street desigR that inoreases the ability for aeeess to the Rorth side of the Eight Mile Lateral, if reqt:lired by the C0l'l.'li'frissiol'l. 81:1hmit 10 full size eopies and one 8.5" J( 11" eopy 0f the revised plat at least 10 days prior to the City Counoil heariHg. 1.2.3 The applieant shall prod de a oross aoeess eaSefflefl:t to the ThomtoR pmperty (parcel #1212336030) to the west. Said easemeRt shall either be reoorded prim to sigRature of the fiBaI plat by the City El'lgiBeer, and/or be depioted OB the faee of the fifl:tll plat. 1.2.1 The Etf3fllieaat shall provide a 25 foot wide landsoape buffer along- the western boundary of Lots 3 5, Bloek 1. This seHer shall be desigaed and plaRted iR aeeordaRee ,vith UDC 11 3B 9. This beffer shall be installed OR eaeh lot, prior to oeel:l13aBey of the buildiBg OR eaeh lot. 1.2.5 No trash compactors, loading areas, d0eIcs, or bays shall face the western property line on Lots 3- 5, Block 1. 1.2.6 The landscape plan prepared by G. Gensen, on 8-10-06, is approved with the following modifications/notes: . Per UDC ll-2B-3, a 25-foot wide landscape buffer shall be provided along Franklin Road that meets the standards outlined in 11-3B-7. . The applicant shall submit an alternative compliance application to reduce the 25 foot buffer between land uses on the western propertv line to a ten fiwl foot landscape buffer with a six foot vinvl fence BRain lint: f8R88 ',,'ilk alatB €If a SililZI3 IHll€ll'. . Per UDC 11-3B~ I 0, the applicant should work with the City Arborist, Elroy Huff, on designing, adopting, and implementing a protection and mitigation plan for the existing trees on site, if applicable. . A written certificate of completion should be prepared by the landscape architect, designer, or qualified nurseryman responsible for the landscape plan. All standards of installation should apply as listed in UDC ll-3B~14. Exhibit B ~ Page 1 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEP ARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21, 2006 Where the applicant has submitted a preliminary landscape plan and where staff has reviewed such plan, the landscaping shall be consistent with the preliminary plan with modifications as proposed by staff. The proceeding modifications and notes should be shown on a revised landscape plan submitted with the fmal plat application(s). 1.2. 7 ~hal1 clar-ify,--at the public hearin!;, what type of fencing will be installea '.vitli this developmeftt. A detailed fencing plan shall be submitted upon application of the final plat. If permanent fencing is not provided before issuance of a building pennit, temporary construction fencing to contain debris must be installed around the perimeter. All fencing shall be designed according to UDC ll-3A-7. 1.2.8 Per tIDe 11 3A ~ all imgati@R sit@hlla, latecals @r lliMUL18, Gut tmellisi-:@ @f aa:," aahlral \'"at01'\Yllj", tam iatl1lrs(let, (If@88 @r till v::itlrin the at@a b@ing 8oo€li\"hil1l€l shalllHl e@-:llflla. Plans \i\"illnllila t!~ b@ ~pnr:lla G)" th@ ~flf@flHatil iH'igatieIL'dfttinagl1l diBtAllt, @r lat€lml tiB@C!! a88@iliati@R €sitilh In-;R@rg~, wita ,::T-itha appc@y:al @c n@a 8flflf@\"al Sli8R'littilS t8 ta@ Puhlill '\" oIl:n l)(lpaJStmllat. If Illteral \1881"S ass@lliati@n ~J!lf@':al ilaR R@t bll 1l8taind, altiJmalll plafili .. ill 8/iil Ill. ill.. Inl ltIlM appn~-:ila 9:" thll Cit:; ~:agiml@r pftllr t@ filial plat sigD8tlti'e. 1.2.9 Underground, pressurized irrigation must be provided to all lots within this development. 1.2.10 The applicant will pursue obtaininl! emerl!ency access on the north property line prior to the City Council Hearinl! for this proiect. The applicant shall report their findings concerning this possible emergencv access to the City Council during the public hearin!!. 1.2.11 The oreliminary and final olats shall depict a shared drivewav and cross a~..s.s easement for Lot 10 l?lock 1 such thaUtshares a sim!~.~_a~cess to Franklin Road witl1 the propertv to tl.!e e~st. 1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-PRELIMINARY PLAT (PP-06-050) 1.2.1 A detailed landscape plan, in compliance with the landscape and subdivision ordinance and as noted in this report, shall be submitted for the subdivision with the final plat application(s). 1.2.2 Sidewalks shall be installed within the subdivision and on the perimeter of the subdivision pursuant to UDC ll-3A-17. 1.2.3 Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian Public Works Department. 1.2.4 Staffs failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or tcrms of the approved annexation and conditional use does not relieve the applicant of responsibility for compliance. 1.2.5 Preliminary plat approval shall be subject to the expiration provisions set forth in UDC Il-6B-7. 2. Public Works Department 2.1 Sanitary sewer service to this development is being proposed via extension of mains located on the north and south of this project. Thlj applil:aut shall install mains to and through this development; applicant shall coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works Department, and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to provide service. Minimwn cover over sewer mains is three feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub-grade is less than three feet than alternate materials shall be used in confonnance of City of Meridian Exhibit B - Page 2 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOYEMBER21, 2006 Public Works Departments Standard Specifications. 2.2 The preliminary plat depicts a sewer main being installed in the landscape butler. Per City of Meridian's standard form of easement no trees shall be allowed within the required 20-feet of easement. The applicant shall coordinate with Planning to comply with this condition while still complying with all landscape ordinance. 2.3 Water service to this site is being proposed via extension of mains in W. Franklin Road. The applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development, coordinate main size and routing with Public Works. 2.4 A water connection to the blow-off stubbed to this property from parcel #1212346667 shall be required. 2.5 The water main depicted from being installed from W. Franklin Road to the northern portion of this property shall be upsized to a minimum of lO-inch main. 2.6 A portion of this site is within a FEMA floodplain zone A. The applicant shall be responsible to determine the Base Flood Elevation, and if any lots are within the flood plain those buildings shall provide Base Flood Elevation Certification prior to building pennits being issued. 2.7 Any potential reimbursement agreements must comply with all requirements of City Code 9-1-13 and 9-4-19, which includes the preliminary agreement (which includes footage, size, and depth of reimbursable pipe) being fmalized prior to construction plan approval. The detailed agreement with the reimbursable amowIt shall be approved by CowIcil prior to plat signatw-e. 2.8 The applicant shall provide a 20-foot easement for all public water/sewer mains outside of public right uf way (indudt: all watt:f st:fvi\;t:s amI hydrants). 2.9 The applicant has not indicated who will own and operate the pressure irrigation system in this proposed develupment. If it is tu bt: maintaint:d as a private system, plans and specifications will be reviewed by the Public Works Department as part of the construction plan review. A "draft copy" of the operations and maintenance manual will be required prior to plan approval with the "final draft" being required prior to [mal plat signature on the last phase of this project. If it is to be owned and maintained by an hrigation District then evidence of a license agreement shall be submitted prior to scheduling of a pre-construction meeting. 2.10 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of water (UDC 11-3A-6). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single-point connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized, the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature on the fmal plat by the City Engineer_ 2.11 All existing structures not meeting setbacks or meeting the dimensional standards of the UDC shall be removed prior to signature on the final plat by the City RngineeL 2.12 Meridian Public Works specifications do not allow any large landscaping within a five foot radius of water meters. The applicant shall make the necessary adjustments to achieve thi!'<: !'<:eparation requirement and comply with all landscape requirements. 2.13 Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project shall be removed from domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8 . Wells may be used for non- domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.t 2.14 The preliminary plat shows the Eight Mile Lateral as being left open. City code requires that ditches be tiled unless they are used as a water amenity or linear open space, or if the Council Exhibit B - Page 3 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21,2006 finds the public purpose is not served by tiling this ditch. The council can also waive this requirement on large capacity facilities (48-inch has been the rule ofthumb). If the large capacity argument is going to be used, the applicants engineer shall submit documentation supporting this assertion prior to the City Council hearing. 2.15 Per UDC 11 ~ 3A~6 all irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, that intersect, cross or lie within the area being developed shall be tiled. Plans will need to be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association (ditch owners), with written approval or non-approval submitted to the Public Works Department prior to plan approval. If lateral users association approval can not be obtained, alternate plans will be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. 2.16 A drainagc plan designed by a State ofIdaho licensed architect or engineer is required and shall be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 1O~1~9l) for all off-street parking areas. Storm water treatment and disposal shall be designed in accordance with Department of Environmental Quality 1997 publication Catalog of Storm Water Best Management Practices for Idaho Cities and Counties and City of Meridian standards and policies. Off-site disposal into surface water is prohibited wlless the jmisdiction which has authority over the receiving sh-eam provides written authorization prior to development plan approval. The applicant is responsible for filing all necessary applications with the Idaho Department of Water Resources regarding Shallow Injection Wells. 2.17 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all uncompleted fencing, landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to signature on the final plat. 2.18 Sewer, water, pressurized irrigation, and any life safety development improvement shall receive final approval prior to occupancy. Other required development improvements, such as fencing, micropaths, and landscaping may be bonded for prior to obtaining certificates of occupancy. 2.19 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction inspection fees, as detennined during the plan review process, prior to signature on the final plat. 2.20 It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. 2.21 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES Pennitting that may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency. 2.22 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers. 2.23 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office. Where mailboxes are located on or near sidewalk the applicant shall comply with all American with Disabilities Act requirements for unobstructed sidewalk access. 2.24 Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material. 2.25 The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of 3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. 2.26 One hundred watt, high~pressure sodium streetlights, on 25' pole shall be required on all public residential streets. Two-hundred and fifty watt high pressure sodium streetlights, on 30' pole shall be required on subdivision entrances and collector roadways. Design of the streetlights shall be approved by the Public Works Department. Decorative lights require a streetlight agreement on file with Public Works prior to activation. All streetlights shall be installed at subdivider's Exhibit B - Page 4 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21, 2006 expense. Typical locations are at street intersections and/or fIfe hydrants, and no further than 400' distance in between locations. Final design locations and quantity are determined after power designs are completed by Idaho Power Company. The street light contractor shall obtain approval from the Public Works Department, and pennit from Building Department prior to commencing installations. 3. Fire Department 3.1 Acceptance of the water supply for ftre protection will be by the Meridian Fire Department and water quality by the Meridian Water Department for bacteria testing. 3.2 Final Approval of the fIfe hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department. a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 W' outlet face the main street or parking lot aisle. b. The Fire hydrant shall not face a street which does not have addresses on it. c. Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works specifications. d. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on comers when spacing pennits. e. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'. f. Fire hydrants shall be place 18" above ftnish grade. g. Fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of the IFC Section 509.5. h. Show all proposed or existing hydrants for all new construction or additions to existing buildings within 1,000 feet ofthe project. 3.3 The phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than 150 feet in length that is not provided with an outlet shall be required to have an approved turn around. 3.4 An approved fire department turnaround shall be constructed adjacent to the northern pmperty liRe (Lets 5 afla 6, Bleek 1) at the northern tenninus of the proposed cross access easement that extends north from the cul-de-sac. This tumaround shall be !!:enerallv located near the southern boundaries of Lots 5 and 6. Block 1. This turnaround shall be fully accessible by emergency vehicles. 3.5 All entrance and internal roads and alleys shall have a turning radius of28' inside and 48' outside radius. 3.6 Requirements for dead-end fire apparatus access roads that are between 500'-750' in length. The roadways shall bc built to Ada County Highway Standards cross section requirements and shall have a clear driving surface, available at all times, which is 26' wide. Streets with less than a 35' street width shall have no parking. Streets with less than 39' shall have parking only on one side. These measurements shall be based on the face of curb dimension. Special approval required over 750' IFC Table DI03.4. The roadway shall be able to accommodate an imposed load of 75,000 GVW. 3.7 For all Fire Lanes. provide signage "No Parking Fire Lane". 3.8 Operational fire hydrants, temporary or permanent street signs and access roads with an all weather surface are required before combustible construction is brought UIl sitt:. 1_9 Commercial and office occupancies will require a fire-flow consistent with the International Fire Code to service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall be placed per Appendix D. Exhibit B - Page 5 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21, 2006 3.10 The 4 office/commercial lots lot will have an unknown transient population and will have an unknown impact on Meridian Fire Department call volumes. The Meridian Fire Department has experienced 2612 responses in the year 2004. According to a report completed by Fire & Emergency Services Consulting Group our requests for service are projected to reach 2800 in the year 2005 and 3800 by the year 2010. 3.11 All portions of the buildings located on this proj cct must be within 150' of a paved surface as measured around the perimeter of the building. 3.12 Provide exterior egress lighting as required by the International Building & Fire Codes. 3.13 Where a portion of the facility or building hen:aftt:r cunstructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the code official. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183). a. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). b. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). 3.14 There shall be a fire hydrant within 100' of all Fire Department connections. 3.15 Buildings over 30' in height are required to have access roads in accordance with Appendix D Section D105. 3.16 'This proj ect will be required to provide a 20' wide swing or rolling emergency access gate. The gate shall be equipped with a Knox box Padlock which has to be ordered thru the Meridian Fire Department. 3.17 Please contact the Fire Marshal at 888-1234 to work specific issues associated with this project as soon as possible. 3.18 The Fire Department reserves the right to restrict future uses that involve flammable and hazardous materials in areas that are only served by one access. 'This condition shall only applv to lots 4. 5. 6. and 7. Block 1 as shown on the preliminary plat. 3.19 The Fire Department is concerned about adequate fire hydrant flow in this area. The applicant shall ensure that all fire hydrant flow specifications are achieved. 3.20 The applicant must provide fIfe deoartment approval of any uses north of the creek (Lots ~ 4. 5. 6. L Block 1) prior issuance of a Certificate of Zoning; Compliance for any use or structure in this area. 4. Police Department 4.1 The Police Department is concerned about the single access that is provided to the industrial lots at the rear of this property. 5. Parks Department Exhibit B - Page 6 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEP ARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21, 2006 5.1 The Parks Department has no concerns with the site design as submitted with the application. 6. Sanitary Service Company 6.1 SSC did not provide comments related to this application. 7. Ada County Highway District Site Specific Conditions of Approval 7.1 COIlstrucllhe internal street, NW 13th Avenue, as a 41-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot attached concrete sidewalk, within 54-feet of right-of-way, located approximately 400-feet east ofthe west property line. 7.2 Construct a standard cul-de-sac turnaround at the terminus ofNW 13th Avenue with a minimum turning radius of 45-feet. 7.3 Driveway access to NW 13th Avenue should be located a minimum of 50-feet (measured near edge to near edge) from the intersection with Franklin Road, be paved the entire width, and at least 30-feet intro the site. Commercial Driveways should be no greater than 36-feet wide, and industrial driveways should be no greater than 40~feet wide. 7.4 Relocate the westerly (closest to the intersection with Linder Road) driveway to take access from NW 13th Avenue; OR construct a shared right-in/right-out driveway at the west property line with a 6-inch raised median installed in the middle of Franklin Road to restrict turning movements. 7.5 Relocate the easterly driveway on Franklin Road to NW 13th Avenue, in compliance with District policy requirements; OR shift the driveway to align with 12th Avenue to the south thereby providing a shared access for the parcel to the east. 7.6 Provide an easement for the existing sidewalk on Franklin Road, if one does not already exist. 7.7 Other than the access point(s) specifically approved with this application, direct lot access to Franklin Road is prohibited. A note regarding this access restriction will be required on the final plat. 7.8 Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. Standard Conditions of Approval 7.1 b Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way. 7.2b Private sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within any ACHD roadway or right-of-way. 7.3b All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne by the developer. Exhibit B - Page 7 CITY OF MERlDIAN PLANNING DEP ARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 2], 2006 7 Ab Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file number) for details. 7.5b Comply with the Uistrict's Tree Planter Width Interim Policy. 7.6b Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file numbers) for details. 7.7b All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State ofIdaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans. 7.8b The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building pennit (or other required penl1its), which incorporates any n:yuirtld llt:sign changes. 7.9b Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy. 7.10b Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance with Ordinance #200, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance. 7.11 b It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800.342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction. 7.12b No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District. 7.13b Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises the Highway District of its intent to change the plaIllled use of the subj ect property unless a waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought. 8. Central District Health Department Exhibit B - Page 8 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21,2006 8.1 After written approval from appropriate entities are submitted, we can approve this proposal for central sewage and central water. 8.2 The following plans must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Health & welfare, Division of Environmental Quality: central sewage and central water. 8.3 Run-offis not to create a mosquito breeding problem. 9. Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District 9.1 Applicant shall apply for a land use change application prior to final platting. 9.2 All laterals and waste ways must be protected. 9.3 All easements must be protected and any encroachment without a signed License Agreement and approved plan, before any construction iR RtaTted, is unacceptable. 9.4 All municipal surface drainage must be retained on site. If any surface drainage leaves the site, the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District must review drainage plans. 9.5 The Developer must comply with Idaho Code 31-3805. 9.6 NMID recorrunends that irrigation water be made available to all developments within the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District. Exhibit B - Page 9 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21,2006 C. Legal Description . IDAHO SURVEY GROUP 1450 East Watertower St. Sui... I.~O Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone (208) 846.8570 Fax (108) 884-5399 Project No. 06-210 July 26, 2006 CreamUne Park Subdivision Annexation Description A parcel oflamllucaled in the West Y, of the SWl/4 of Section 12, T.3N., RI W., B.M., Ada County, Idaho, more particularly described as follows; Commencing at the Southwest comer of said Section 12, from which the Yo comer common to Section I3 and the: said Section 12 bears South 89015'24" East, 2651.28 feet; Thence South 89015'24" East, 353.08 feet to the REAL POINT OF BEGINMNG. Thence North 00043' I 0" East, and aloug the East line of Heppers Acre Subdivision, as same is recorded in Book 19 of Plats at Page 1298, records of Ada County, Idaho, a distance of 1476.50 feet to the Northeast comer of said Subdivision lying on the South right-of-way of the Union PlIcific Railroad; Thence along said right-of-way South 88030'36" East, 968.15 feet; Thence departing said right.of~way South 00032'36" West, 1463.89 feet to the West 1/16 comer common to said Sections 12 and 13; Thence North 89015'24" West, 972.56 feet to the Point of Beg inn mg. Containing 32.75 acres, more or less. ~~~~~;~~.~~;:~~. ~,~.~";::.'~ f-'-'PROVI'I.. fd,-\J,E'.~ .: ~:j,y>_.. [,,,~ D. Terry Pe1Jgh, pr.s Professional Land Surveyors Exhibit C . Page 1 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21, 2006 ,68"t9t~ I--------------~:!~~--------------l I I I I I I I I I I ! J 5, ! I"i~~! r II ~~! II ~ UJ~ mt.il "6 2 z: J I I I I I I I J ~~ J I ....~ I ;;:;<5 I O~ I L_______________________________Q.~lIl I ,OS'SLtl 3.0 ~.tt.OON ~ I ~~' i~! I ~! U CI Ul "I .5 ~ ~:!:~ f i ~ ~ &ill i ~ ~ ~ !i~ c:: ~ ~ !SI ~ m ~Q ~i ~ I o o '<t - o o f- LU LU LL ~ I.J.J ~ <: u III ~ o o N o o N t. N:!ll in oil :;;.." IllNI NI.., -I'" tttul O" .,. ;;j ;;j o Exhibit C - Page 2 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEP ARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21, 2006 D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code 1. Annexation Findings: Upon recommendation from the Commission, the Council shall make a full investigation and sball, at tbe public bearing, review the application. In order to grant an annexation and/or rezone, the Council shall make the following findings: 1. Tbe map amendment complies witb the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan; The applicant is proposing to zone the subject property to C-G and l-L. Council finds that the proposed zoning map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan. Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section 8, of the Staff Report. 2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district, specifically the purpose statement; Council finds that future development of this property will comply with the established regulations and purpose statement of the C-G and l-L zones, if the applicant enters into a development agreement with the city. 3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare; Council finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, if the applicant enters into a Development Agreement with the City and complies with the conditions listed in Exhibit B of the Staff Report. Staff recommends that the Commission and Council rely on any oral or written testimony that may be provided when determining tIus finding. 4. The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services by auy political subdivision providing public services within the City including, but not limited to, school districts; and, Council finds that the prupu:st:u :wning amendment will not result in any adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing services to this site. 5. The annexation is in the best of interest oftbe City (UDC 11-5B-3.E). The C-G and l-L zoning amendment will provide lots that are similar in nature to existing subdivisions in the near vicinity, and transitions well to the future development in the vicinity. Council fmds that all essential services are available or will be provided by the developer to the subject property and will not require unreasonable expenditure of public funds. The applicant is proposing to develop the land in general compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. This is a logical expansion of the City limits. In accordance with the findings listed above, Council fmds that Annexation and Zoning of this property to C-G and I-L would be in the best interest of the City. 2. Preliminary Plat Findings: In consideration of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat, or short plat, the decision-making body shall make the following findings: 1. The plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan; CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOYEMBER 21, 2006 Council finds that the proposed application is in substantial compliance with thc adopted Comprehensive Plan. Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section 8, and Analysis, Section 10 of the Staff Report. 2. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to accommodate the proposed development; Council fmds that public services are available to accommodate the proposed development. (See Exhibit B of the Staff Report for more details from public service providers. ) 3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the City's capital improvement program; Because the developer is installing sewer, water, and utilities for the development at their cost, Council [mds that the subdivision will not require the expenditure of capital improvement funds. 4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development; Staff recommends the Commission and Council rely upon comments from the public service providers (Le., police, fire, AGIO, etc.) to determine this fmding. (See finding Items 3 and 4 above under Annexation Findings, and the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit B for more detail.) 5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare; and Council is not aware of any health, safety or environmental problems associated with the development of this subdivision that should be brought to the Councilor Commission's attention. ACHD considers road safety issues in their analysis. Staff recommcnds that the Commission and Council reference any public testimony that may be presented to determine whether or not the proposed subdivision may cause health, safety or environmental problems of which staff is unaware. 6. The development preserves s.ignificant natural, scenic or historic features. Council [mds that the proposed development will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of any natural, scenic or historic fcaturc(s) of major importance. Staff recommends that the Commission and Council reference any public testimony that may be presented to determine whether or not the proposed development may destroy or damage a natural or scenic feature( s) of maj or importance of which staff is unaware.