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ADA COUNTY RECORDER J, DAVID NAVARRD
BOISE IDAHD 12102102 01:57 PM
DEPUTY Bonnie Oberbimg
RECORDED - REQUEST OF
MERIDIAN CITY
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
PARTIES; 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
City of Meridian
Sutherland Farm, Inc., an Idaho corporation, OwnerlDeveloper
Great Sky, Inc., an Idaho corporation, Owner/Developer
Hill Way, Inc., an Idaho corporation, OwnerlDeveloper
Shannon's Fine Food & Spirits, a California corporation,
OwnerlDeveloper
THI~EVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"), is made and
entered into this t./ - day of N"LlEI'1i"3~a, 2002, by and between CITY OF
MERIDIAN, a municipal corporation of the State ofIdaho, hereafter called "CITY", and
SUTHERLAND FARM, INC., an Idaho corporation, Great Sky, Inc., an Idaho
corporation, Hill Way, Inc., an Idaho corporation, whose addresses are 3895 Girdner
Lane, Meridian, Idaho 83642, and SHANNON'S FINE FOOD & SPIRITS, a California
corporation, whose address is P.O. Box 1338, San Mateo, California 94401, and all
hereinafter called "OWNERlDEVELOPER".
1.
RECITALS:
1.1 WHEREAS, "Owner/Deve10per" is the sole owner, in law and/or
equity, of certain tract of land in the County of Ada, State ofIdaho,
described in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and by this
reference incorporated herein as if set forth in full, herein after
referred to as the "Property"; and
1.2 WHEREAS, I.C. *67-651 lA, Idaho Code, provides that cities
may, by ordinance, require or permit as a condition of re-zoning
that the "OwnerlDeveloper" make a written commitment
concerning the use or development ofthe subject "Property"; and
1.3 WHEREAS, "City" has exercised its statutory authority by the
enactment of Ordinance 11-15-12 and 11-16-4 A, which authorizes
development agreements upon the annexation and/or re-zoning of
land; and
1.4 WHEREAS, "Owner/Developer" have submitted an application
for annexation and zoning of the "Property" described in Exhibit
A, and has requested a designation of (R-4) Low Density
Residential District and (C-G) General Retail and Service
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Commercial District, (Municipal Code of the City of Meridian);
and
1.5 WHEREAS, "OwnerlDeveloper" made representations at the
public hearings both before the Meridian Planning & Zoning
Commission and before the Meridian City Council, as to how the
subject 'Property" will be developed and what improvements will
be made; and
1.6 WHEREAS, record of the proceedings for the requested
annexation and zoning designation of the subject "Property" held
before the Planning & Zoning Commission, and subsequently
before the City Council, include responses of government
subdivisions providing services within the City of Meridian
planning jurisdiction, and received further testimony and comment;
and
1.7 WHEREAS, City Council, the ~ ~ day of IWO:::"J;12002, has
approved certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and
Decision and Order, set forth in Exhibit B, which are attached
hereto and by this reference incorporated herein as if set forth in
full, hereinafter referred to as (the "Findings"); and
1.8 WHEREAS, the "Findings" require the "Owner/Developer" enter
into a development agreement before the City Council takes final
action on annexation and zoning designation; and
1.9 "OWNER/DEVELOPER" deem it to be in its best interest to be
able to enter into this Agreement and acknowledges that this
Agreement was entered into voluntarily and at its urging and
requests; and
1.10 WHEREAS, "City' requires the "Owner/Developer" to enter into
a development agreement for the purpose of ensuring that the
"Property" is developed and the subsequent use ofthe "Property" is
in accordance with the terms and conditions of this development
agreement, herein being established as a result of evidence
received by the "City" in the proceedings for annexation and
zoning designation from government subdivisions providing
services within the planning jurisdiction and from affected property
owners and to ensure annexation and zoning designation is in
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accordance with the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian
adopted December 21,1993, Ordinance #629, January 4,1994, and
the Zoning and Development Ordinances codified in Meridian City
Code Title 11 and Title 12.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and conditions
set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
2. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS: That the above recitals are
contractual and binding and are incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
3. DEFINITIONS: For all purposes of this Agreement the following words,
terms, and phrases herein contained in this section shall be defined and interpreted as
herein provided for, unless the clear context of the presentation of the same requires
otherwise:
3.1 "CITY": means and refers to the City of Meridian, a party to this
Agreement, which is a municipal Corporation and government
subdivision ofthe state ofIdaho, organized and existing by virtue
oflaw ofthe State ofIdaho, whose address is 33 East Idaho
Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642.
3.2 "OWNERlDEVELOPER": means and refers to Sutherland Farm,
Inc., an Idaho corporation, Great Sky, Inc., an Idaho corporation,
Hill Way, Inc., an Idaho corporation, whose addresses are 3895
Girdner Lane, Meridian, Idaho 83642, and Shannon's Fine Food &
Spirits, a California corporation, whose address is P.O. Box 1338,
San Mateo, California 94401, the party developing said "Property"
and shall include any subsequent owner(s)/developer(s) of the
"Property" .
3.3 "PROPERTY": means and refers to that certain parcel(s) of
"Property" located in the County of Ada, City of Meridian as
described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and by this reference
incorporated herein as if set forth at length.
4.
USES PERMITTED BY THIS AGREEMENT:
4.1 The uses allowed pursuant to this Agreement are only those uses
allowed under "City's" Zoning Ordinance codified at Meridian
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City Code Section 11-7-2 (C and K) which are herein specified as
follows:
Development of 308 building lots consisting of 260 single family
detached lots, 32 single-family attached lots, 11 office/multiple
family lots, and five commercial lots, and 30 other lots consisting
of a 4-acre park/pond, a 30' wide pathway adjacent to the Canal,
an irrigation lot, tot lots, and landscaping lots, but the Parks and
Recreation Department has requested that the three remaining
lots in the southeast corner be deleted to allow for the minimum
5-acre park for a city owned Neighborhood Park.
Development shall be consistent with the Meridian
Comprehensive Plan Generalized Lane Use Map which
designates the property as Mixed Residential and Single-Family
Residential, and when a detailed CUP is submitted the applicant
shall go through the planned development for the office uses.
However, the commercial uses north of the Ridenbaugh Canal
are not proposed to be part of the PD and shall be zoned
separately.
4.2 No change in the uses specified in this Agreement shall be allowed
without modification of this Agreement.
5. DEVELOPMENT IN CONDITIONAL USE: "OwnerlDeveloper" is
required to submit to "City" an application for conditional use permit.
6. CONDITIONS GOVERNING DEVELOPMENT OF SUBJECT
PROPERTY:
"OwnerlDeveloper" shall develop the "Property" in accordance with the following
special conditions:
Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
follows:
1. Essential City services are available to the subject property.
2. Remove any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project
from their domestic service per City Ordinance Section 5-7 -517. Wells may be
used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.
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Adopt the Recommendations of the ACHD as follows:
1. Dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Eagle Road abutting the
parcel by means of a warranty deed. The right-of-way purchase and sale
agreement and deed must be completed and signed by the applicant prior to
scheduling the final plat for signature by the ACHD Commission or prior to
issuance of a building permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first.
2. Dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Victory Road abutting the
parcel by means of a warranty deed. The right-of-way purchase and sale
agreement and deed must be completed and signed by the applicant prior to
scheduling the fmal plat for signature by the ACHD Commission or prior to
issuance of a building permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first.
3. Construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Eagle Road located 2-feet
within the new right-of-way. Coordinate the location and elevation of the
sidewalk with District staff. If the sidewalk meanders outside ofthe right-of-way,
provide an easement for the sidewalk.
4. Construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Victory Road located 2-
feet within the new right-of-way. Coordinate the location and elevation of the
sidewalk with District staff. Ifthe sidewalk meanders outside of the right-of-way,
provide an easement for the sidewalk.
5. Construct a center turn lane on Eagle Road for the East Easy Jet Drive intersection
or road trust for the improvements, whichever should occur first. 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.
6. Construct a center turn lane on Eagle Road or road trust for the improvements,
whichever should occur first for the proposed shared driveway located on Eagle
Road approximately 300-feet south of the north property line. 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 ofthe turn
lane with District staff.
7. Construct a center turn lane on Eagle Road for the East Copper Point Way
intersection or road trust for the improvements, whichever should occur first. The
turn lane shall be constructed to provide a minimum of 100- feet of storage with
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shadow tapers for both the approach and departure directions. Coordinate the
design of the turn lane with District staff.
8. Construct a shared-driveway on Eagle Road for Lot 3, Block 2 and Lot 4, Block 2,
as proposed. This proposed shared-driveway is located on Eagle Road
approximately 300-feet south of the north property line. This proposed driveway
meets District policy and is approved with this application.
9. Pave the driveway on Eagle Road that serves Lot 3, Block 2 and Lot 4, Block 2 its
full width 000 to 35-feet and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement of Eagle Road and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting
the existing roadway edge.
10. Construct two main entrances to the subdivision, as proposed. The proposed main
entrance locations meet current District policy and are approved with this
application.
a. East Easy Jet Drive is proposed to be located on Eagle Road
approximately 850- feet south of the north property line and is proposed to
align with Easy Jet Drive. East Easy Jet Drive shall be designed with 21-
foot street sections on either side of a center median. The median shall be
constructed a minimum of 4-feet wide (maximum 12-feet wide) to total a
minimum of a 100-square foot area. The applicant will be required to
dedicate 54-feet of right-of-way plus the additional width of the median.
b. South Bay Star Way is proposed to be located on Victory Road
approximately 800-feet east of Eagle Road. South Bay Star Way shall be
designed with 21-foot street sections on either side of a center median.
The median shall be constructed a minimum of 4-feet wide (maximum 12-
feet wide) to total a minimum ofa 100-square foot area. The applicant
will be required to dedicate 54-feet ofright-of-way plus the additional
width of the median.
c. Construct Easy Jet Drive west of South Nephrite Way as a commercial /
industrial roadway, as proposed. The roadway shall be constructed as a
40-foot street section with curb, gutter, 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk
within 54-feet of right-of-way.
11. Designated Easy Jet Drive between South Nephrite Way and South Proud Way as
a residential collector street with no front-on housing. This roadway shall be
constructed as 36-foot street sections with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete
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sidewalks with access restrictions stated on the final plat. Unless otherwise noted,
parking shall be prohibited on these street segments. Coordinate the signage plan
with District staff.
12. Construct a commercial/industrial roadway that intersects East Copper Point
Way approximately 150-feet east of South Cobblestone Way, as proposed. This
commercial/industrial roadway meets District policy and is approved with this
application. The roadway shall be constructed as a 40-foot street section with
curb, gutter, 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk within 54-feet of right-of-way.
13. Construct all public roads within the subdivision as 36-foot street sections with
curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks within 50- feet of right-of-way, as
proposed.
14. Extend Hollandale Street, an existing stub street into the site at the east property
line that is a part of the Muir Woods Subdivision, as proposed. Construct
Hollandale Street as a stub street with temporary bollards. A sign shall be placed
on the bollards that states, "this road will become an open connection when a
public road to Overland Road is constructed."
15. Extend Knapp Drive, an existing stub street, into the site at the south property
line, as proposed. Construct Knapp Drive as a stub street with temporary bollards.
A sign shall be placed on the bollards that states, "this road will become an open
connection when a public road to Overland Road is constructed."
16. Construct five stub streets, as proposed.
. The first stub street, South Pond Way, is proposed to stub to the south
property line approximately 1900-feet east of Eagle Road.
. The second stub street, South Mueyah Way, is proposed to stub to the
south property line approximately 500-feet east of Eagle Road.
. The third stub street, East Publisher Street, is proposed to stub to the west
property line approximately 730-feet north of Victory Road.
. The fourth stub street, North Knapp Avenue is proposed to stub to the
north property line approximately 1,000-feet of the east property line.
This stub street is proposed to cross the Ridenbaugh Canal.
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. The fifth stub street, East Copper Point Way is proposed to remain as a
stub at the north property line approximately 1,250- feet west ofthe east
property line.
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17. Provide a paved temporary turnaround at the end ofSouth)Kureyah Way with a
temporary easement provided to the District and install a sign at the terminus of
the roadway stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE
FUTURE". Coordinate the sign plan for the stub street, and the design of the
turnaround with District staff.
18. Submit preliminary drawings for the cost of constructing the bridge from
Sutherland Farms to the North property line. The applicant shall road trust for one
half of the total cost of the plans, material and labor to construct the bridge. The
road trust or the construction of the bridge shall be phased according to fmal
platting and traffic warrants.
19. Construct North Knapp Avenue as 36-foot street sections with curb, gutter and 5-
foot wide concrete sidewalks. The applicant shall be designated this roadway as a
residential collector street with no front-on housing with access restrictions for
these street segments stated on the final plat. Unless otherwise noted, parking
shall be prohibited on these street segments. Coordinate the signage plan with
District staff.
20. Construct an alley located on South Nephrite Way north of East Rolfe Street, as
proposed. The alley shall have a minimum of 16-feet of right-of-way and shall be
improved by paving the full width and length of the right-of-way. Dedication of
clear title to the right-of-way, improvement of the alley, and acceptance of the
improvement by the District as meeting its construction standards are required for
all alleys contained in a proposed development.
21. Construct ACHD approved turnarounds at the end of East Shergar Court, East
Moner Court, East Spur Court, South Halo Place, East Hillis Court, East Legal
Place and the unnamed cul-de-sac roadway that extends south from East Copper
Point Way. Submit a design of the turnaround for review and approval by
District staff.
22. The residential turnarounds shall be constructed to provide a minimum turning
radius of 45-feet and the commercial turnarounds shall be constructed to provide a
minimum turning radius of 55-feet. The applicant shall also be required to
provide a minimum of a 29- foot street section on either side of any proposed
center islands within the turnarounds. The medians shall be constructed a
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minimum of 4- feet wide to total a minimum of a 100-square foot area. Dedicate
54-feet of right-of-way plus the additional width of the median.
23. Any proposed landscape islands/medians within the public right-of-way dedicated
by this plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. Notes
of this shall be required on the final plat.
24. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be
damaged during the construction of the proposed development.
25. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
26. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless
approved in writing by the District.
27. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the
site shall be borne by the developer.
28. Other than the access points specifically approved with this application, direct lot
or parcel access to Eagle Road and Victory Road is prohibited. Lot access
restrictions, as required with this application, shall be stated on the final plat.
29. Comply with all the Standard Requirements listed within the ACHD report with
the date of the ACHD Commission Date - May 8, 2002.
Adopt the Recommendations ofthe Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1. That a fire-flow consistent with Appendix ill-A of the Uniform Fire Code be
provided to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of
400' apart. 1997 UFC Appendix ill-A
2. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required
before combustible construction begins. UFC 901.4.2 & 901.3
3. Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian Water
Department.
4. Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire
Department.
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5. All internal & external roads shall have a radius of28' inside and 48' outside
radius.
6. Insure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of combustible
vegetation per section 1103.2.4 of the Uniform Fire Code.
7. The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards.
8. The proposed buildings & uses shall comply with the 1997 Uniform Fire Code.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District as
follows:
1. If a pressure urban irrigation system will be owned, operated and maintained by
the District, contact the District pertaining to the installation ofthe pressure urban
system.
2. Fill out questionnaire and return to the District to initiate the process of
contractual agreements between the owner or developer and the District for the
ownership, operation and maintenance of the pressure urban irrigation system.
Adopt the Recommendations ofthe Parks and Recreation Department as follows:
I. The neighborhood park located in Block 1, Lot 54 shall be far more functional and
appealing as a subdivision amenity ifthe seven lots in the southeast corner were
eliminated. Four of the seven lots have been deleted, and therefore, to allow for
the 5-acre park, the three remaining lots in the southeast corner shall need to be
deleted. This would expand the visibility corridor and increase the park size to
approximately 5 acres. The Parks Department has a 5-acre minimum for a city
owned Neighborhood Park. If the maintenance costs for the 5-acre private park
were a burden for the homeowners in the future, the Parks Department would
consider maintaining the site if it was deeded to the City.
2. The Pathway shall be constructed as follows:
a. Ten-foot-wide hard surface with ground sterilent, 6 inch compacted road
mix, and 2 inches of asphalt (specs available).
b. Path shall be located at the base of the Ridenbaugh Canal bank or adjacent
to the canal maintenance road.
c. A 6-foot-high medal fence shall be installed between the path and the
canal.
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d. The path shall be a minimum of 10feet from the back property lines.
e. The property line fencing adjacent to the path shall be see through or a
maximum of 4-feet-high, if solid.
f. Bollards, garbage cans, and benches shall be installed per park department
standards.
Adopt the action ofthe City Council taken at their July 16, 2002 meeting as follows:
1. The applicant shall restrict the building of homes on Lots 12, 13 and 14 of Block
9 and Lots 5 and 6 of Block 9, and Block 15, Lots 12, 13 and 19, and Block 16,
Lots 1,5,6,7,8,9, 10 and 11, not to exceed a peak height of25' or less.
2. The Memorandum of Understanding, dated June 13, 2002, between the developer,
Sutherland Farm, Inc. for Sutherland Farm Subdivision, and Mr. Gale Sasser,
pertaining to the design elements for the interface between the two properties to
ensure compatibility, shall be complied with by Sutherland Farm, Inc. as agreed
upon between the two parties.
3. An 8 foot cedar fence shall be built along the entire length of the western and
northern property boundaries.
4. Landscaping shall be extensive with a mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees
and agreed upon between the applicant and adjacent property owners.
5. The applicant shall increase the rear setback of30 feet for Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and
8 of Block 9.
6. The proposed bridge over the Ridenbaugh Canal shall require bonding by ACHD
for construction ofthe bridge prior to signature on the final plat. ACHD shall
determine a Letter of Credit amount that the applicant shall post to pay their
portion of the construction ofthe bridge.
7. The site which lies west of the residential area, and the commercial general use
area to the north, shall require conditional use permits.
8. Applicant shall install water along their frontage, and when the water is extended
from Eagle Road through the development, the water shall be used for future
phases, and shall be positioned along the public road that is planned for and when
the first phase along Victory Road. The water shall be available to anyone
adjacent to it on either end.
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9. A Latecomers Fee for sewer service through the Silverstone Subdivision is
required, and if required, a Well Development Latecomers Fee shall be entered
into.
10. Applicant shall provide temporary turnarounds for the designated stub streets
which are over 150 feet in length.
11. Applicant has only submitted a conceptual plan on the office uses to date, at a
later time applicant shall submit a detailed CUP for the planned development for
the office uses. However, the commercial uses north of the Ridenbaugh Canal are
not proposed to be part of the PD and shall be zoned separately.
7. COMPLIANCE PERIOD/ CONSENT TO REZONE: This Agreement
and the commitments contained herein shall be terminated, and the zoning designation
reversed, upon a default of the "OwnerlDeveloper" or "OwnerlDeveloper's" heirs,
successors, assigns, to comply with Section 6 entitled "Conditions Goveming
Development" of subject "Property" of this agreement within two years ofthe date this
Agreement is effective, and after the "City" has complied with the notice and hearing
procedures as outlined in I.C. * 67-6509, or any subsequent amendments or
recodifications thereof.
8. CONSENT TO DE-ANNEXATION AND REVERSAL OF
ZONING DESIGNATION:
"OwnerlDeveloper" consent upon default to the de-annexation and/or a
reversal of the zoning designation of the "Property" subject to and conditioned upon the
following conditions precedent to-wit:
8.1 That the "City" provide written notice of any failure to comply
with this Agreement to "OwnerlDeveloper" and if the
"Owner/Developer" fails to cure such failure within six (6) months
of such notice.
9. INSPECTION: "OwnerlDeveloper" shall, immediately upon completion
of any portion or the entirety of said development of the "Property" as required by this
agreement or by City ordinance or policy, notify the City Engineer and request the City
Engineer's inspections and written approval of such completed improvements or portion
thereof in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Development Agreement and
all other ordinances of the "City" that apply to said Development.
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10.
DEFAULT:
10.1 In the event "OwnerlDeveloper", "OwnerlDeveloper's" heirs,
successors, assigns, or subsequent owners of the "Property" or any
other person acquiring an interest in the "Property", fail to
faithfully comply with all of the terms and conditions included in
this Agreement in connection with the "Property", this Agreement
may be modified or terminated by the "City" upon compliance with
the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
1 0.2 A waiver by "City" of any default by "OwnerlDeveloper" of any
one or more of the covenants or conditions hereof shall apply
solely to the breach and breaches waived and shall not bar any
other rights or remedies of "City" or apply to any subsequent
breach of any such or other covenants and conditions.
11. REQUIREMENT FOR RECORDATION: "City" shall record either a
memorandum of this Agreement or this Agreement, including all of the Exhibits, at
"OwnerlDeveloper's" cost, and submit proof of such recording to "Owner/Developer",
prior to the third reading of the Meridian Zoning Ordinance in connection with the
annexation and zoning of the "Property" by the City Council. If for any reason after such
recordation, the City Council fails to adopt the ordinance in connection with the
annexation and zoning ofthe "Property" contemplated hereby, the "city" shall execute
and record an appropriate instrument of release of this Agreement.
12. ZONING: "City" shall, following recordation ofthe duly approved
Agreement, enact a valid and binding ordinance zoning the "Property" as specified
herein.
13. REMEDIES: This Agreement shall be enforceable in any court of
competent jurisdiction by either "City" or "OwnerlDeveloper", or by any successor or
successors in title or by the assigns of the parties hereto. Enforcement may be sought by
an appropriate action at law or in equity to secure the specific performance of the
covenants, agreements, conditions, and obligations contained herein.
13.1 In the event of a material breach of this Agreement, the parties
agree that "City" and "OwnerlDeveloper" shall have thirty (30)
days after delivery of notice of said breach to correct the same prior
to the non-breaching party's seeking of any remedy provided for
herein; provided, however, that in the case of any such default
which cannot with diligence be cured within such thirty (30) day
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period, if the defaulting party shall commence to cure the same
within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter shall prosecute the
curing of same with diligence and continuity, then the time allowed
to cure such failure may be extended for such period as may be
necessary to complete the curing of the same with diligence and
continuity.
13.2 In the event the performance of any covenant to be performed
hereunder by either "Owner/Developer" or "City" is delayed for
causes which are beyond the reasonable control of the party
responsible for such performance, which shall include, without
limitation, acts of civil disobedience, strikes or similar causes, the
time for such performance shall be extended by the amount of time
of such delay.
14. SURETY OF PERFORMANCE: The "City" may also require surety
bonds, irrevocable letters of credit, cash deposits, certified check or negotiable bonds, as
allowed under Meridian City Code ~ 12-5-3, to insure that installation ofthe
improvements, which the "OwnerlDeveloper" agrees to provide, if required by the "City".
15. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: The "Owner/Developer" agrees
that no Certificates of Occupancy will be issued until all improvements are completed,
unless the "City" and "OwnerlDeveloper" have entered into an addendum agreement
stating when the improvements will be completed in a phased developed; and in any
event, no Certificates of Occupancy shall be issued in any phase in which the
improvements have not been installed, completed, and accepted by the "City".
16. ABIDE BY ALL CITY ORDINANCES: That "Owner/Developer"
agrees to abide by all ordinances of the City of Meridian and the "Property" shall be
subject to de-annexation if the owner or his assigns, heirs, or successors shall not meet
the conditions contained in the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, this
Development Agreement, and the Ordinances of the City of Meridian.
17. NOTICES: Any notice desired by the parties and/orrequired by this
Agreement shall be deemed delivered if and when personally delivered or three (3) days
after deposit in the United States Mail, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, retum
receipt requested, addressed as follows:
ClTY:
OWNERlDEVELOPER:
c/o City Engineer
Sutherland Farm, Inc., an Idaho corporation
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City of Meridian
660 E. Watertower, Suite 200
Meridian, ill 83642
3895 Girdner Lane
Meridian, Idaho 83642
with copy to:
Great Sky, Inc., an Idaho corporation
3895 Girdner Lane
Meridian, Idaho 83642
City Clerk
City of Meridian
33 E. Idaho Ave.
Meridian, ill 83642
Hill Way, Inc., an Idaho corporation
3895 Girdner Lane
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Shannon's Fine Food & Spirits, a California
Corporation
P.O. Box 1338
San Mateo, California 94401
17.1 A party shall have the right to change its address by delivering to
the other party a written notification thereof in accordance with the
requirements of this section.
18. ATTORNEY FEES: Should any litigation be commenced between the
parties hereto concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in
addition to any other relief as may be granted, to court costs and reasonable attorney's
fees as determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction. This provision shall be deemed
to be a separate contract between the parties and shall survive any default, termination or
forfeiture of this Agreement.
19. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: The parties hereto acknowledge and
agree that time is strictly of the essence with respect to each and every term, condition
and provision hereof, and that the failure to timely perform any of the obligations
hereunder shall constitute a breach of and a default under this Agreement by the other
party so failing to perform.
20. BINDING UPON SUCCESSORS: This Agreement shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the parties' respective heirs, successors, assigns and
personal representatives, including "City's" corporate authorities and their successors in
office. This Agreement shall be binding on the owner of the "Property", each subsequent
owner and any other person acquiring an interest in the "Property". Nothing herein shall
in anyway prevent sale or alienation of the "Property", or portions thereof, except that
any sale or alienation shall be subject to the provisions hereof and any successor owner or
owners shall be both benefited and bound by the conditions and restrictions herein
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ-02-004) - 15
expressed. "City" agrees, upon written request of "Owner /Developer", to execute
appropriate and recordable evidence of termination of this Agreement if "City", in its sole
and reasonable discretion, had determined that "OwnerlDeveloper" has fully performed
its obligations under this Agreement.
21. INVALID PROVISION: If any provision of this Agreement is held not
valid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed to be excised
from this Agreement and the invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the other provisions
contained herein.
22. FINAL AGREEMENT: This Agreement sets forth all promises,
inducements, agreements, condition and understandings between "OwnerlDeveloper" and
"City" relative to the subject matter hereof, and there are no promises, agreements,
conditions or understanding, either oral or written, express or implied, between
"Owner/Developer" and "City", other than as are stated herein. Except as herein
otherwise provided, no subsequent alteration, amendment, change or addition to this
Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto unless reduced to writing and signed
by them or their successors in interest or their assigns, and pursuant, with respect to
"City", to a duly adopted ordinance or resolution of "City".
22.1 No condition governing the uses and/or conditions governing
development of the subject "Property" herein provided for can be
modified or amended without the approval of the City Council
after the "City" has conducted public hearing( s) in accordance with
the notice provisions provided for a zoning designation and/or
amendment in force at the time of the proposed amendment.
23. EFFECTNE DATE OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement shall be
effective on the date the Meridian City Council shall adopt the amendment to the
Meridian Zoning Ordinance in connection with the annexation and zoning ofthe
"property" and execution of the Mayor and City Clerk.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ-02-004) . 16
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have herein executed this
agreement and made it effective as hereinabove provided.
Attest:
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By:
Trevor C. Roberts, Secretary
Attest:
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Trevor C. Roberts, Secretary
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OWNER/DEVELOPER:
SUTHERLAND FARM, INC., AN IDAHO
CORPORATION
GREAT SKY, INC., AN IDAHO
CORPORATION
By: ~~,
Louis G. Harding, President
HILL WAY, INC., AN IDAHO
CORPORATION
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Louis G. Harding, President
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Trevor C. Roberts, Secretary
SHANNON'S FINE FOOD & SPIRITS, A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
By:
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CITY OF MERIDIAN
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Mayor obert D. Corrie
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STATEOFIDAHO )
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COUNTY OF ADA )
On this day of he year 2002,
before me, a Notary Publi rsonally appeared Louis
G. Harding and Trevor C. Roberts, known or identifi me to be the President and
Secretary of Sutherland Farm, Inc., and the s who executed the instrument and
acknowledged to me that they havin cuted the same on behalf of said Sutherland
Farm, Inc..
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Notary Public for Idaho
Residing at:
Commission expires:
STATE OF IDAHO )
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COUNTY OF ADA )
On this , in the year 2002,
before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Louis
G. Hardin evor C. Roberts, known or identified to me to be the President and
S of Great Sky, Inc., and the persons who executed the instrument and
acknowledged to me that they having executed the same on behalf of said Great Sky, Inc..
(SEAL)
Notary Public for Idaho
Residing at:
Commission expires:
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ-02-004) - 19
STATE OF CAUFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO )
On November 4.2002 , before me, Shirley W. Hoffman, Notary Public, personally appeared
LOlJIS G. HARDING. personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacities, and that by his
signature on the instrument the person or entities upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the
instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
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On November 4. 2002, before me, Shirley W. Hoffman, Notary Public, personally appeared
TREVOR C. ROBERTS. personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacities, and that by his
signature on the instrument the person or entities upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the
instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
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STATE OF IDAHO )
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COUNTY OF ADA )
On this day of , in the year 2002,
before me, otary Public, personally appeared Louis
G. Harding and Trevor C. Ro own or identified to me to be the President and
Secretary of Hi I c., and the persons who executed the instrument and
ac ged to me that they having executed the same on behalf of said Hill Way, Inc..
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Notary Public for Idaho
Residing at:
Commission expires:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO)
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personally appeared , personally known
to me (or proved to me on the basis of satis ry evidence) to be the person(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and owledged to me that he/she/they executed the
same in his/her/their authorized acity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures on the
instrument the person(s) e entity upon behalf of which the person( s) acted, executed the
instrument.
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Signature of Notary
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STATE OF IDAHO )
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County of Ada )
On this fq day of tit) V ~ , in the year 2002,
before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Robert D. Corrie and William G. Berg,
Jr. , known or identified to me to be the Mayor and Clerk, respectively, of the City of
Meridian, who executed the instrument or the person that executed the instrument of
behalf of said City, and acknowledged to me that such City executed the same.
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ-02-004) - 21
EXHIBIT A
Lel!al Descrintion Of Pronertv
(R-4) Low Density Residential District
A parcel ofland located in a portion of Section 21, T. 3N., R. IE., B.M.,
Ada County, Idaho, and more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at a found 5/8" pin marking the Center Y. of Section 21,
from which a found %" steel pipe marking the West Y. corner of said
Section 21 bears North 89007'46" West, 2,667.47 feet; thence along the
North-South center line of Section 21, South 00011' 16" West, 146.51 feet
to the POINT OF BEGINNING;
thence continuing along the center line of Section 21, South Oooll '16"
West, 27.54 feet to a point;
thence South 89009'44" East, 976.59 feet to a point;
thence North 00055'58" East, 20.23 feet to a point;
thence North 89028'48" East, 51.07 feet to the Northwest corner of Muir
Woods Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 80, page 8553 of the Ada
County, Idaho records;
thence along the Westerly boundary of Muir Woods Subdivision and the
prolongation thereof, South 00013'53" West, 1,183.48 feet to a point;
thence North 89019'32" West, 1,027.00 feet to a point;
thence North 89021 '54" West, 429.01 feet to a point;
thence South 00014'06" West, 544.69 feet to a point;
thence North 89035'51" West, 299.87 feet to a point;
thence South 00014'06" West, 119.65 feet to a point;
thence North 89035'53" West, 300.13 feet to a point;
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thence North 00014'06" East, 74.38 feet to a point;
thence North 89035'53" West, 300.00 feet to a point;
thence South 00014'06" West, 751.00 feet to a point on the Southerly
boundary of said Section 21;
thence along said southerly boundary North 89035'53" West, 528.20 feet
to a point;
thence parallel to the westerly boundary of said Section 21 North
00000' 17" West, 1,346.82 feet to a point;
thence North 89021 '54" West, 800.05 feet to a point on the Westerly
boundary of Section 21;
thence along said boundary, North 00000'01" West, 309.85 feet to a point;
thence leaving the Westerly boundary of Section 21, South 89001' 46"
East, 525.00 feet to a point;
thence North 00000'01" West, 253.90 feet to a point;
thence North 89001'46" West, 525.00 feet to a point on the Westerly
boundary of Section 21;
thence along said boundary, North 00000'01" West, 590.05 feet to feet to a
point on the center line of the Ridenbaugh Canal;
thence along the center line ofthe Ridenbaugh Canal, South 68020'31"
East, 47.62 feet to a point of curvature;
thence along said curve to the right having a radius of 400.00 feet, a
central angle of25055'00", a length of 180.93 feet, tangents of 92.04 feet,
and a long chord which bears South 55023'01" East, 179.39 feet to a point;
thence South 42025'31" East, 87.10 feet to a point of curvature;
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ-02-004) - 23
thence along said curve to the left having a radius of 120.00 feet, a central
angle of 83032'00", a length of 174.95 feet, a tangents of 107.17 feet, and
a long chord which bears South 84011 '31" East, 159.86 feet to a point;
thence North 54002'29" East, 156.18 feet to a point of curvature;
thence along said curve to the right having a radius of 500.00 feet, a
central angle of 57054'35", a length of505.36 feet, tangents of276.64 feet,
and a long chord which bears North 82059'46" East, 484.12 feet to a point;
thence South 68002'56" East, 352.10 feet to a point;
thence South 88030'26" East, 230.10 feet to a point;
thence South 81012'02" East, 256.90 feet to a point of curvature;
thence along said curve to the right having a radius of 220.00 feet, a
central angle of28058'00", a length of 111.22 feet, tangents of 56.83 feet,
and a long chord which bears South 66043 '02" East, 110.04 feet to a point;
thence South 52014'02" East, 126.99 feet to a point of curvature;
thence along said curve to the left having a radius of 100.00 feet, a central
angle of 111046'57" , a length of 195.10 feet, tangents of 147.65 feet, and
a long chord which bears North 71052'34" East, 165.59 feet to a point;
thence North 15059'10" East, 112.50 feet to a point of curvature;
thence along said curve to the right having a radius of 250.00 feet, a
central angle of 44045' 13", a length of!95.27 feet, tangents of! 02.92 feet,
and a long chord which bears North 38021 '47" East, 190.35 feet to a point;
thence North 60044'24" East, 17.46 feet to a point of curvature;
thence along said curve to the right having a radius of 350.00 feet, a
central angle of31 032'29", a length of 192.67 feet, tangents of98.85 feet,
and a long chord which bears North 76030'38" East, 190.25 feet to a point;
thence South 87043 '08" East, 131.49 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING;
Said parcel contains 116.7 acres, more or less.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ-02-004) - 24
And
CC-G) General Retail and Service Commercial
A parcel ofland located in a portion of Section 21, T.3N., R.1E., B.M.,
Ada County, Idaho, and more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at a found %" steel pipe marking the West Y. comer of
said Section 21; from which a found 5/8" pin marking the Center Y. of
Section 21 bears South 89007'46" East, 2667.47 feet; thence along the
East- West center line of Section 21, South 89007'46" East, 1,260.42 feet
to a found 5/8" iron pin with a plastic cap stamped "LS 7876", the POINT
OF BEGINNING;
thence continuing along the East-West center line of Section 21, South
89007' 46" East, 3.31 feet to a set 5/8" iron pin with a plastic cap stamped
"HODGE PLS 8575";
thence leaving the East-West center line of Section 21, North 00013'03"
East, 183.13 feet to a set 5/8" iron pin with a plastic cap stamped
"HODGE PLS 8575";
thence along a non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 870.00
feet, a central angle of 04036'55", a length of70.08 feet, tangents of35.06
feet, and a long chord which bears North 87049'16" East, 70.06 feet to a
set 5/8" iron pin with a plastic cap stamped "HODGE PLS 8575";
thence South 00013'03" West, 186.86 feet to a point on the East-West
center line of Section 21, marked by a found 5/8" iron pin with a plastic
cap stamped "LS 972";
thence along the East-West center line of Section 21, South 89007'46"
East, 1,333.73 feet to the Center Y. of Section 21, marked by a found 5/8"
iron pin with a set brass cap stamped "BNR1ECl/4SEC21 PLS8575
2001";
thence along the North-South center line of Section 21, South 00011 '16"
West, 146.51 feet to a point on the center line ofthe Ridenbaugh Canal;
thence along the center lien of the Ridenbaugh Canal the following courses
and distances;
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North 87043 '08" West, 131.49 feet to a point of curvature;
Along a curve to the left having a radius of 350.00 feet, a central angle of
31032'29", a length of 192.67 feet, tangents of98.85 feet, and a long chord
which bears South 76030'38" West, 190.25 feet;
South 60044'24" West, 17.46 feet to a point of curvature;
Along a curve to the left having a radius of 250.00 feet, a central angle of
44045'13", a length of 195.27 feet, tangents of 102.92 feet, and a long
chord which bears South 38021 '47" West, 190.35 feet;
South 15059'10" West, 112.50 feet to a point of curvature;
Along a curve to the right having a radius of 100.00 feet, a central angle of
III 046'57", a length ofl95.10 feet, tangents of 147.65 feet, and a long
chord which bears South 71052'34" West, 165.59 feet;
North 52014'02" West, 126.99 feet to a point;
Along a curve to the left having a radius of 220.00 feet, a central angle of
28058'00", a length of 111.22 feet, tangents of 56.83 feet, and a long chord
which bears North 66043 '02" West, 110.04 feet;
North 81012'02" West, 256.90 feet to an angle point;
North 88030'26" West, 230.10 feet to an angle point;
North 68002'56" West, 75.08 feet to an angle point;
thence leaving the center line of the Ridenbaugh Canal, North 21057'04"
East, 60.06 feet to an angle point;
thence North 23001 '29" West, 91.35 feet to an angle point;
thence North 00000'04" West, 190.06 feet to the POINT OF
BEGINNING.
Said parcel contains 11.04 acres (480,936.87 square feet), more or less.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ-02-004) - 26
EXHIBIT B
Findinl!s of Fact and Conclusions of Law/Conditions of Approval
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ-02-004) - 27
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BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
C/C 07-16-02
IN THE MATTER OF THE )
APPLICATION OF SUTHERLAND )
FARM, INC., THE APPLICATION )
FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING )
OF 127.74 ACRES FOR PROPOSED )
SUTHERLAND FARM, LOCATED )
A 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF )
OVERLAND ROAD ON THE EAST )
SIDE OF EAGLE ROAD, )
MERIDIAN, IDAHO )
Case No. AZ-02-004
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 July 16, 2002, at the hour of 6:30 p.m., and Shari Stiles, Planning and Zoning Administrator,
Gary Lee, Cassie Shelton, David Barclay, Pat Maley, Rodney Reyes, Amber Reyes, Joyce
Roundy, Caroline Ranke, Tom Kuntz, and Gary Smith, appeared and testified, 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
I. There has been compliance with all notice and hearing requirements set forth in
Idaho Code gg 67-6509 and 67-6511, and Meridian City Code gg 11-15-5 and 11-16-1.
2. The City Council takes judicial notice of its zoning, subdivision and development
ordinances codified at Titles II and 12, Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof,
and the Comprehensive Plan ofthe City of Meridian adopted December 21,1993, Ordinance No.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - Page 1
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION
FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/SUTHERLAND FARM - (AZ-02-004)
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629, January 4,1994, and maps and the ordinance Establishing the Impact Area Boundary.
3. The property which is the subject of the application for annexation and
zoning is described in the application, and is approximately 127.74 acres in size, is located a 1/2
mile south of Overland Road on the east side of Eagle Road, all within the Area of Impact of the
City of Meridian and the Meridian Urban Service Planning Area.
4. The owner of record of the subject property is Sutherland Farm, Inc., and the
applicant is Sutherland Farm, Inc., of San Mateo, California.
5. The property is presently zoned by Ada County as RUT and R-l, and consists of
vacant land.
6. The Applicant requests the property be zoned as R-4 for the property south of the
Ridenbaugh Canal and C-G to the north of the Ridenbaugh Canal, with the intent to develop 308
building lots consisting of260 single family detached lots, 32 single-family attached lots, 11
office/multiple family lots, and five conunerciallots, and 30 other lots consisting of a 4-acre
park/pond, a 30' wide pathway adjacent to the Canal, alleys, an irrigation lot, tot lots, and
landscaping lots, which is consistent with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan Generalized Land
Use Map which designates the subject property as Mixed Residential and Single-Family
Residential.
7. The subject property is bordered to the north and west by property within the City
limits zoned R-4 and C-C and C-G, and to the east and south by Ada County property zoned
RUT, R-1 and R-4.
8. The Ridenbaugh Canal is a significant feature of major importance that affects the
consideration ofthis application.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - Page 2
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION
FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/SUTIIERLAND FARM - (AZ-02-004)
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9. The City Council recognizes the concerns of neighbors which were expressed at
the Planning and Zoning meeting, and in their petition and/or letter dated January 26,2002, and
May 11, 2002, of Lee Coulson, of Dr. and Mrs. Scott H. Pressman dated May 11, 2002, of Mr.
and Mrs. Loren E. Hornbaker received April 3, 2002, and of Carolyn Reinke dated July 5, 2002.
10. Giving due consideration to the conunents 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:
1. Essential City services are available to the subject property.
2. Remove any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project from their
domestic service per City Ordinance Section 5-7-517. Wells may be used for non-
domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.
3. A development agreement shall be required as part of this annexation request.
Adopt the Recommendations of the ACHD as follows:
1. Dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Eagle Road abutting the parcel by
means of a warranty deed. The right-of-way purchase and sale agreement and deed must
be completed and signed by the applicant prior to scheduling the final plat for signature
by the ACHD Commission or prior to issuance of a building permit (or other required
permits), whichever occurs first.
2. Dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Victory Road abutting the parcel
by means of a warranty deed. The right-of-way purchase and sale agreement and deed
must be completed and signed by the applicant prior to scheduling the final plat for
signature by the ACHD Conunission or prior to issuance of a building permit (or other
required permits), whichever occurs first.
3. Construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Eagle Road located 2-feet within
the new right-of-way. Coordinate the location and elevation ofthe sidewalk with District
staff. If the sidewalk meanders outside of the right-of-way, provide an easement for the
sidewalk.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - Page 3
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION
FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/SUTIIERLAND FARM - (AZ-02-004)
4. Construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Victory Road located 2-feet
within the new right-of-way. Coordinate the location and elevation of the sidewalk with
District staff. If the sidewalk meanders outside of the right-of-way, provide an easement
for the sidewalk.
5. Construct a center tum lane on Eagle Road for the East Easy Jet Drive intersection or
road trust for the improvements, whichever should occur first. 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.
6. Construct a center turn lane on Eagle Road or road trust for the improvements, whichever
should occur first for the proposed shared driveway located on Eagle Road approximately
300-feet south of the north property line. 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.
7. Construct a center tum lane on Eagle Road for the East Copper Point Way intersection or
road trust for the improvements, whichever should occur first. 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.
8. Construct a shared-driveway on Eagle Road for Lot 3, Block 2 and Lot 4, Block 2, as
proposed. This proposed shared-driveway is located on Eagle Road approximately 300-
feet south of the north property line. This proposed driveway meets District policy and is
approved with this application.
9. Pave the driveway on Eagle Road that serves Lot 3, Block 2 and Lot 4, Block 2 its full
width of30 to 35-feet and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of
Eagle Road and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing roadway
edge.
10. Construct two main entrances to the subdivision, as proposed. The proposed main
entrance locations meet current District policy and are approved with this application.
a. East Easy Jet Drive is proposed to be located on Eagle Road approximately 850-
feet south of the north property line and is proposed to align with Easy Jet Drive.
East Easy Jet Drive shall be designed with 21-foot street sections on either side of
a center median. The median shall be constructed a minimum of 4-feet wide
(maximum 12-feet wide) to total a minimum ofa 100-square foot area. The
applicant will be required to dedicate 54-feet of right-of-way plus the additional
width of the median.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - Page 4
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION
FORANNEXATlON AND ZONlNG/SUTHERLAND FARM - (AZ-02-004)
b. South Bay Star Way is proposed to be located on Victory Road approximately
800-feet east of Eagle Road. South Bay Star Way shall be designed with 2 I-foot
street sections on either side of a center median. The median shall be constructed
a minimum of 4-feet wide (maximum 12-feet wide) to total a minimum ofa 100-
square foot area. The applicant will be required to dedicate 54-feet ofright-of-
way plus the additional width of the median.
c. Construct Easy Jet Drive west of South Nephrite Way as a commercial/industrial
roadway, as proposed. The roadway shall be constructed as a 40- foot street
section with curb, gutter, 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk within 54-feet of right- of-
way.
11. Designated Easy Jet Drive between South Nephrite Way and South Proud Way as a
residential collector street with no front-on housing. This roadway shall be constructed
as 36- foot street sections with curb, gutter and 5- foot wide concrete sidewalks with access
restrictions stated on the final plat. Unless otherwise noted, parking shall be prohibited on
these street segments. Coordinate the signage plan with District staff.
12. Construct a commercial/industrial roadway that intersects East Copper Point Way
approximately l50-feel east of South Cobblestone Way, as proposed. This commercial /
industrial roadway meets District policy and is approved with this application. The
roadway shall be constructed as a 40-foot street section with curb, gutter, 5-foot wide
concrete sidewalk within 54-feet of right-of-way.
13. Construct all public roads within the subdivision as 36-foot street sections with curb,
gutter, and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks within 50-feet of right-of-way, as proposed.
14. Extend Hollandale Street, an existing stub street into the site at the east property line that
is a part of the Muir Woods Subdivision, as proposed. Construct Hollandale Street as a
stub street with temporary bollards. A sign shall be placed on the bollards that states,
"this road will become an open connection when a public road to Overland Road is
constructed. "
15. Extend Knapp Drive, an existing stub street, into the site at the south property line, as
proposed. Construct Knapp Drive as a stub street with temporary bollards. A sign shall
be placed on the bollards that states, "this road will become an open connection when a
public road to Overland Road is constructed."
16. Construct five stub streets, as proposed.
. The first stub street, South Pond Way, is proposed to stub to the south property
line approximately 1900- feet east of Eagle Road.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - Page 5
AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION
FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING/SUTHERLAND FARM - (AZ-02-004)
. The second stub street, South Mueyah Way, is proposed to stub to the south
property line approximately 500-feet east of Eagle Road.
. The third stub street, East Publisher Street, is proposed to stub to the west
property line approximately 730-feet north of Victory Road.
. The fourth stub street, North Knapp Avenue is proposed to stub to the north
property line approximately 1,000-feet of the east property line. This stub street is
proposed to cross the Ridenbaugh Canal.
. The fifth stub street, East Copper Point Way is proposed to remain as a stub at the
north property line approximately 1,250-feet west of the east property line.
17. Provide a paved temporary turnaround at the end of South Mureyah Way with a
temporary easement provided to the District and install a sign at the terminus of the
roadway stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE".
Coordinate the sign plan for the stub street, and the design of the turnaround with District
staff.
18. Submit preliminary drawings for the cost of constructing the bridge from Sutherland
Farms to the North property line. The applicant shall road trust for one half of the total
cost of the plans, material and labor to construct the bridge. The road trust or the
construction of the bridge shall be phased according to fmal platting and traffic warrants.
19. Construct North Knapp Avenue as 36-foot street sections with curb, gutter and 5-foot
wide concrete sidewalks. The applicant shall be designated this roadway as a residential
collector street with no front-on housing with access restrictions for these street segments
stated on the final plat. Unless otherwise noted, parking shall be prohibited on these
street segments. Coordinate the signage plan with District staff.
20. Construct an alley located on South Nephrite Way north of East Rolfe Street, as
proposed. The alley shall have a minimum of 16-feet of right-of-way and shall be
improved by paving the full width and length of the right-of-way. Dedication of clear
title to the right-of-way, improvement of the alley, and acceptance of the improvement by
the District as meeting its construction standards are required for all alleys contained in a
proposed development.
21. Construct ACHD approved turnarounds at the end of East Shergar Court, East Moner
Court, East Spur Court, South Halo Place, East Hillis Court, East Legal Place and the
unnamed cul-de-sac roadway that extends south from East Copper Point Way. Submit a
design of the turnaround for review and approval by District staff.
22. The residential turnarounds shall be constructed to provide a minimum turning radius of
45-feet and the commercial turnarounds shall be constructed to provide a minimum
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turning radius of 55-feet. The applicant shall also be required to provide a minimum of a
29-foot street section on either side of any proposed center islands within the turnarounds.
The medians shall be constructed a minimum of 4-feet wide to total a minimum of a 100-
square foot area. Dedicate 54-feet of right-of-way plus the additional width of the
median.
23. Any proposed landscape islands/medians within the public right-of-way dedicated by this
plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. Notes of this shall be
required on the final plat.
24. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged
during the construction of the proposed development.
25. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside ofthe right-of-way.
26. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in
writing by the District.
27. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site
shall be borne by the developer.
28. Other than the access points specifically approved with this application, direct lot or
parcel access to Eagle Road and Victory Road is prohibited. Lot access restrictions, as
required with this application, shall be stated on the final plat.
29. Comply with all the Standard Requirements listed within the ACHD report with the date
of the ACHD Commission Date - May 8,2002.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1. That a fire-flow consistent with Appendix III-A of the Uniform Fire Code be provided to
service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of 400' apart. 1997
UFC Appendix III-A
2. Operational fIre hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before
combustible construction begins. UFC 901.4.2 & 901.3
3. Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian Water
Department.
4. Final approval of the fIre hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
5. All internal & external roads shall have a radius of28' inside and 48' outside radius.
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6. Insure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of combustible vegetation per
section 1103.2.4 of the Uniform Fire Code.
7. The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards.
8. The proposed buildings & uses shall comply with the 1997 Uniform Fire Code.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District as follows:
1. If a pressure urban irrigation system will be owned, operated and maintained by the
District, contact the District pertaining to the installation of the pressure urban system.
2. Fill out questionnaire and return to the District to initiate the process of contractual
agreements between the owner or developer and the District for the ownership, operation
and maintenance ofthe pressure urban irrigation system.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Department as follows:
1. The neighborhood park located in Block 1, Lot 54 shall be far more functional and
appealing as a subdivision amenity ifthe seven lots in the southeast corner were
eliminated. Four of the seven lots have been deleted, and therefore, to allow for the 5-
acre park, the three remaining lots in the southeast corner shall need to be deleted. This
would expand the visibility corridor and increase the park size to approximately 5 acres.
The Parks Department has a 5-acre minimum for a city owned Neighborhood Park. If the
maintenance costs for the 5-acreprivate park were a burden for the homeowners in the
future, the Parks Department would consider maintaining the site if it was deeded to the
City.
2. The Pathway shall be constructed as follows:
a. Ten-foot-wide hard surface with ground sterilent, 6 inch compacted road mix, and
2 inches of asphalt (specs available).
b. Path shall be located at the base of the Ridenbaugh Canal bank or adjacent to the
canal maintenance road.
c. A 6-foot-high medal fence shall be installed between the path and the canal.
d. The path shall be a minimum of 10feet from the back property lines.
e. The property line fencing adjacent to the path shall be see through or a maximum
of 4- feet-high, if solid.
f. Bollards, garbage cans, and benches shall be installed per park department
standards.
Adopt the action of the City Council taken at their July 16, 2002 meeting as follows:
1. The applicant shall restrict the building of homes on Lots 12, 13 and 14 of Block 9 and
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Lots 5 and 6 of Block 9, and Block 15, Lots 12, 13 and 19, and Block 16, Lots 1,5,6,7,
8,9, 10 and 11, not to exceed a peak height of25' or less.
2. The Memorandum of Understanding, dated June 13,2002, between the developer,
Sutherland Farm, Inc. for Sutherland Farm Subdivision, and Mr. Gale Sasser, pertaining
to the design elements for the interface between the two properties to ensure
compatibility, shall be complied with by Sutherland Farm, Inc. as agreed upon between
the two parties.
3. An 8 foot cedar fence shall be built along the entire length of the western and northern
property boundaries.
4. Landscaping shall be extensive with a mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees and
agreed upon between the applicant and adjacent property owners.
5. The applicant shall increase the rear setback of30 feet for Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of
Block 9.
6. The proposed bridge over the Ridenbaugh Canal shall require bonding by ACHD for
construction of the bridge prior to signature on the final plat. ACHD shall determine a
Letter of Credit amount that the applicant shall post to pay their portion of the
construction of the bridge.
7. The site which lies west of the residential area, and the commercial general use area to the
north, shall require conditional use permits.
8. Applicant shall install water along their frontage, and when the water is extended from
Eagle Road through the development, the water shall be used for future phases, and shall
be positioned along the public road that is planned for and when the first phase along
Victory Road. The water shall be available to anyone adjacent to it on either end.
9. A Latecomers Fee for sewer service through the Silverstone Subdivision is required, and
if required, a Well Development Latecomers Fee shall be entered into.
10. Applicant shall provide temporary turnarounds for the designated stub streets which are
over 150 feet in length.
11. Applicant has only submitted a conceptual plan on the office uses to date, at a later time
applicant shall submit a detailed CUP for the planned development for the office uses.
However, the commercial uses north of the Ridenbaugh Canal are not proposed to be part
of the PD and shall be zoned separately.
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11. 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.1 0, and all sub-parts, the
economic welfare of the City and its residents and tax and rate payers will be protected, a
condition of annexation and zoning designation.
12. It is also found that the development considerations as referenced in Finding No.
10 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.
13. It is found that the zoning of the subject real property as General Retail and
Service Commercial (C-G) and Low Density Residential District (R-4) 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 Residential.
14. The subject annexation request and zoning designation and proposed
development relates to and is compatible with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan
of the City as follows:
Goals Section
Goal 4: To provide housing opportunities for all economic groups within the community.
Goal 8: To establish compatible and efficient use of land through the use of innovative and
functional site design.
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Goal 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.
Goal 9: To encourage a balance ofland use patterns to insure that revenues pay for services.
Economic Development
1.1 The City of Meridian shall make every effort to create a positive atmosphere that
encourages.. .commercial enterprises to locate in Meridian.
1.3 The character, site improvements and type of new commercial or industrial developments
should be harmonized with the natural environment and respect the unique needs and
features of each area.
1.5 Strip industrial and commercial uses are not in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
3.1 U - Approve quality housing projects that meet the needs of all economic levels.
3.2U - Encourage efforts to develop and maintain quality neighborhoods and housing. . .
Land Use
1. IOU Promote the design of attractive roadway entryway areas into Meridian which will clearly
identify the community.
2.1 U - Support a variety of residential categories for the purpose of providing the City with a range
of affordable housing opportunities.
2.4U - Encourage sidewalks and paved streets for all existing neighborhoods. . .
3.7 Industrial uses which require the storage or the production of explosive or hazardous
materials should not be located near residential areas, and should conform to disposal, spill
and storage measures as outlined by the U.S. EP A.
4.3U Encourage new commercial development in under-utilized existing commercial areas.
5.9 The integrity and identity of any adjoining residential neighborhood should be preserved
through the use of buffering techniques, including screen plantings, open space and other
landscaping techniques.
5.12 Strip development within this mixed-use area is not in compliance with the goals and
policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
5.13 Clustering of uses and controlled access points along arterials and collector streets will be
required.
5.14 Because these areas are near 1-84 and Franklin Roads, high-quality visual appearance is
essential. All development proposals in this area will be subject to development review
guidelines and conditional use permitting procedures.
Natural Resource & Hazardous Areas
2.1 U Development along major drainage ways will be restricted to ensure that development does
not cause additional ground or surface water contamination.
3.1 U Manage and prevent unsuitable uses along drainage ways and protect the flood plain of
creeks and drains.
3.2U Protect the potential beauty and recreational trail opportunities of all Meridian waterways.
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Community Design
1.3 Open space areas within all development should be encouraged.
1.4 Major entrances to the City should be enhanced and emphasized. Unattractive land uses
along these entrances should be screened from view.
2.1 U Require businesses and government to install and maintain landscaping.
2.3U Encourage the beautification of streets, parking lots. . .etc.
6.2U - Pedestrian access connectors will be required in all new development to link subdivisions
together to promote neighborhood identity.
6.11 U - Promote well-planned and well-designed affordable housing in all Meridian neighborhoods.
Transportation Chapter
1.19U - Encourage proper design of residential neighborhoods to ensure their safety and tranquility.
1.14 - Design and performance standards should be applied to infilling development in order to
reduce adverse impacts upon existing adjacent development.
1.18 - As Planned Development methods and standards are implemented by the City of Meridian,
variations pertaining to planned development - maximum density, dimensional standards,
and other requirements - shall not exceed 25% of the existing requirements, and shall be
recommended when one or more of the Planned Development design and developmental
objectives are met.
15. It is found that the requested zoning designations, R -4 to the south of the
Ridenbaugh Canal and C-G to the north of the Ridenbaugh Canal, is harmonious with and in
accordance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan and Generalized Land Use Map, which
designates the land to be Mixed Residential and Single Family Residential. Although, the
Schedule of Use Control (MCC1l-8-1) states that only detached single-family dwellings are
permitted within the R-4 zone, the Planned Development Ordinance allows a mixture of
different housing types, (townhouses, duplexes and detached single-family dwellings) within a
single planned development, regardless of the underlying zone, so long as the overall density of
the underlying zone is not exceeded (MCC 1 2-6-4 A). Accordingly, the overall density of the
residential portion of the planned development is approximately three dwelling units per acre.
16. No plans to re-zone the property in the future have been presented, and it is
not anticipated that an application for re-zone will be received in the future.
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17. It is found that Sutherland Farm will be developed in a manner that will be
allowed under the new zoning and according to the Planned Development Standards.
18. It is found that recent approval ofthe annexation and zoning of Silverstone II
on the north side ofthe Ridenbaugh Canal would dictate that the adjacent property to the east should
be similarly zoned and developed (as proposed). The Ridenbaugh Canal provides a natural
buffer/separation between land uses. Muir Woods Subdivision to the east has provided a stub-street
at the Sutherland Farm western property line in expectation of similar development.
19. It is found that general vicinity provides a mix ofcommercial uses and
standard to estate sized residential lots. The intended character of the vicinity, as noted on the
Generalized Land Use Map, is for mixed housing projects, detached single-family lots and mixed
uses north 0 f the Ridenbaugh Canal. It is also found that the proposed uses can be designed and
constructed in a manner that will be harmonious with and appropriate in appearance with the existing
and intended character of the surrounding area.
20. It is not anticipated that the proposed uses will be hazardous or disturbing to
future or existing neighbors.
21. It is found that the subject property will be served adequately by all essential
public facilities and services, with the exception of water service. Computer modeling indicates
that existing available fire flows and pressures will not be adequate to serve the
Commercial/office/multi-family area of the subdivision at present. The City of Meridian will be
bringing a new supply well on line in the Silverstone project within the next six to eight months,
and with the development of the Silverstone project, a new main will extend under the Ridenbaugh
Canal. According to the computer model, once these two items are complete fire flows and
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pressures will be adequate to serve the higher demands of the above mentioned areas.
22. It is found that there will not be additional requirements at public cost and that
the annexation and zoning will not be detrimental to the community's economic welfare.
23. It is found that the proposed uses will create additional traffic on both Eagle
and Victory Roads; however, sit is not believed that the increase in traffic will be excessive. It is also
not anticipated that the proposed development will generate traffic, noise, smoke, odors or other
nuisances that would be detrimental to the general welfare of the surrounding area.
24. It is found that the proposed vehicular approach on Eagle Road aligns with the
existing entry into Thousand Springs Subdivision, and should not appreciably interfere with traffic
on the surrounding streets. The other major access (Victory) and stub-streets provided for within the
plat do not appear to be designed in a manner that would create interference with traffic on
surrounding streets. The Applicant has provided a number of stub-streets to other properties for
interconnectivity in the future.
25. It is found that no natural or scenic features of major importance will be lost or
damaged by approval of this annexation request. The overall design of the subject property includes a
pathway adjacent to the Ridenbaugh Canal.
26. It is found that the annexation of this property would be in the best interest
of the City by providing a variety of housing types, the addition of employment opportunities and
the creation of additional recreation facilities (pathways and a subdivision park).
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
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property lies within the area of city impact as provided by Idaho Code Section 50-222. The
Meridian City Code g 11-16 provides the City may 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 judicial 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 the 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:
Goals Section
Goal 4: To provide housing opportunities for all economic groups within the community.
Goal 8: To establish compatible and efficient use of land through the use of innovative and
functional site design.
Goal 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.
Goal 9: To encourage a balance of land use patterns to insure that revenues pay for services.
Economic Develooment
1.1 The City of Meridian shall make every effort to create a positive atmosphere that
encourages.. .commercia1 enterprises to locate in Meridian.
1.3 The character, site improvements and type of new commercial or industrial developments
should be harmonized with the natural environment and respect the unique needs and
features of each area.
1.5 Strip industrial and commercial uses are not in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
3.1 U - Approve quality housing projects that meet the needs of all economic levels.
3.2U - Encourage efforts to develop and maintain quality neighborhoods and housing. . .
Land Use
1. IOU Promote the design of attractive roadway entryway areas into Meridian which will clearly
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identify the community.
2.1 U - Support a variety of residential categories for the purpose of providing the City with a range
of affordable housing opportunities.
2.4U - Encourage sidewalks and paved streets for aU existing neighborhoods...
3.8 Industrial uses which require the storage or the production of explosive or hazardous
materials should not be located near residential areas, and should conform to disposal, spill
and storage measures as outlined by the U.S. EPA.
4.3U Encourage new commercial development in under-utilized existing commercial areas.
5.9 The integrity and identity of any adjoining residential neighborhood should be preserved
through the use of buffering techniques, including screen plantings, open space and other
landscaping techniques.
5.15 Strip development within this mixed-use area i s not in compliance with the goals and
policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
5.16 Clustering of uses and controlled access points along arterials and collector streets will be
required.
5.17 Because these areas are near 1-84 and Franklin Roads, high-quality visual appearance is
essential. All development proposals in this area will be subject to development review
guidelines and conditional use permitting procedures.
Natural Resource & Hazardous Areas
2.1 U Development along major drainage ways will be restricted to ensure that development does
not cause additional ground or surface water contamination.
3.lU Manage and prevent unsuitable uses along drainage ways and protect the flood plain of
creeks and drains.
3.2U Protect the potential beauty and recreational trail opportunities of all Meridian waterways.
Community Design
1.5 Open space areas within all development should be encouraged.
1.6 Major entrances to the City should be enhanced and emphasized. Unattractive land uses
along these entrances should be screened from view.
2.1 U Require businesses and government to install and maintain landscaping.
2.3U Encourage the beautification of streets, parking lots. . .etc.
6.2U - Pedestrian access connectors will be required in all new development to link subdivisions
together to promote neighborhood identity.
6.11 U - Promote well-planned and well-designed affordable housing in all Meridian neighborhoods.
Transportation Chapter
1.19U - Encourage proper design of residential neighborhoods to ensure their safety and tranquility.
1.14 - Design and performance standards should be applied to infilling development in order to
reduce adverse impacts upon existing adjacent development.
1.18 - As Planned Development methods and standards are implemented by the City of Meridian,
variations pertaining to planned development - maximum density, dimensional standards,
and other requirements - shall not exceed 25% of the existing requirements, and shall be
recommended when one or more of the Planned Development design and developmental
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objectives are met.
5. The zoning of Low Density Residential District (R-4) and General Retail and Service
Commercial (C-G) are defined in the Zoning Ordinance at ~ 11-7-2 C and K as follows:
(R-4) Low Densitv Residential District: Only single-family dwellings shall be permitted
and no conditional uses shall be permitted except for planned residential development and
public schools. The purpose of the R-4 District is to permit the establishment oflow density
single-family dwellings, and to delineate those areas where predominantly residential
development has, or is likely to occur in accord with the Comprehensive Plan of the City, and
to protect the integrity of residential areas by prohibiting the intmsion of incompatible
nonresidential uses. The R-4 District allows for a maximum of four (4) dwelling units per
acre and requires connection to the Municipal water and sewer systems of the City.
And
C-G General Retail And Service Commercial District: The purpose of the C-G District
is to provide for commercial uses which are customarily operated entirely or almost
entirely within a building; to provide for a review ofthe impact of proposed commercial
uses which are auto and service oriented and are located in close proximity to major
highway or arterial streets; to fulfill the need of travel-related services as well as retail
sales for the transient and permanent motoring public. All such districts shall be
connected to the Municipal water and sewer systems of the City, and shall not constitute
strip commercial development and encourage clustering of commercial development.
6. Since the annexation and zoning of land is a legislative function, the City has
authority to place conditions upon the annexation ofland. See Burt vs. The Citv ofIdaho Falls, 105
Idaho 65, 665 P2d 1075 (1983).
7. 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, and Zoning and
Subdivision and Development Ordinance ofthe City of Meridian.
8. Pursuant to Section 11-16-4 A ofthe Zoning and Development Ordinance the owner
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and/or developer shall enter into a Development Agreement, if such is required by the City.
DECISION AND ORDER
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING 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 ofapproximately 127.74 acres to
Low Density Residential District (R-4) and General Retail and Service Commercial (C-G) is granted
subject to the terms and conditions of this Order hereinafter stated.
2. The application is for annexation and zoning of 127.74 acres. The legal
description shall be prepared by a Registered Land Surveyor, Licensed by the State ofIdaho, 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 shall be required to met the conditions set forth and in the
event the conditions herein 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:
1. Essential City services are available to the subject property.
2. Remove any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project from their
domestic service per City Ordinance Section 5 7 517. Wells may be used for non-
domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.
3. A development agreement shall be required as part of this annexation request.
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Adopt the Recommendations of the ACHD as follows:
1. Dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Eagle Road abutting the parcel by
means of a warranty deed. The right-of-way purchase and sale agreement and deed must
be completed and signed by the applicant prior to scheduling the final plat for signature
by the ACHD Commission or prior to issuance of a building permit (or other required
permits), whichever occurs first.
2. Dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Victory Road abutting the parcel
by means of a warranty deed. The right-of-way purchase and sale agreement and deed
must be completed and signed by the applicant prior to scheduling the final plat for
signature by the ACHD Commission or prior to issuance of a building permit (or other
required permits), whichever occurs first.
3. Construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Eagle Road located 2-feet within
the new right-of-way. Coordinate the location and elevation of the sidewalk with District
staff. If the sidewalk meanders outside of the right-of-way, provide an easement for the
sidewalk.
4. Construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Victory Road located 2-feet
within the new right-of-way. Coordinate the location and elevation of the sidewalk with
District staff. If the sidewalk meanders outside of the right-of-way, provide an easement
for the sidewalk.
5. Construct a center turn lane on Eagle Road for the East Easy Jet Drive intersection or
road trust for the improvements, whichever should occur fIrst. 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.
6. Construct a center turn lane on Eagle Road or road trust for the improvements, whichever
should occur first for the proposed shared driveway located on Eagle Road approximately
300-feet south of the north property line. 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.
7. Construct a center turn lane on Eagle Road for the East Copper Point Way intersection or
road trust for the improvements, whichever should occur .fIrst. 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.
8. Construct a shared-driveway on Eagle Road for Lot 3, Block 2 and Lot 4, Block 2, as
proposed. This proposed shared-driveway is located on Eagle Road approximately 300-
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feet south of the north property line. This proposed driveway meets District policy and is
approved with this application.
9. Pave the driveway on Eagle Road that serves Lot 3, Block 2 and Lot 4, Block 2 its full
width of30 to 35-feet and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of
Eagle Road and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing roadway
edge.
10. Construct two main entrances to the subdivision, as proposed. The proposed main
entrance locations meet current District policy and are approved with this application.
a. East Easy Jet Drive is proposed to be located on Eagle Road approximately 850-
feet south of the north property line and is proposed to align with Easy Jet Drive.
East Easy Jet Drive shall be designed with 21-foot street sections on either side of
a center median. The median shall be constructed a minimum of 4-feet wide
(maximum 12-feet wide) to total a minimum ofa 100-square foot area. The
applicant will be required to dedicate 54-feet of right-of-way plus the additional
width of the median.
b. South Bay Star Way is proposed to be located on Victory Road approximately
800- feet east of Eagle Road. South Bay Star Way shall be designed with 21- foot
street sections on either side of a center median. The median shall be constructed
a minimum of 4-feet wide (maximum 12-feet wide) to total a minimum of a 100-
square foot area. The applicant will be required to dedicate 54-feet of right- of-
way plus the additional width of the median.
c. Construct Easy Jet Drive west of South Nephrite Way as a commercial/industrial
roadway, as proposed. The roadway shall be constructed as a 40- foot street
section with curb, gutter, 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk within 54-feet of right- of-
way.
11. Designated Easy Jet Drive between South Nephrite Way and South Proud Way as a
residential collector street with no front-on housing. This roadway shall be constructed
as 36-foot street sections with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks with access
restrictions stated on the final plat. Unless otherwise noted, parking shall be prohibited on
these street segments. Coordinate the signage plan with District staff.
12. Construct a commercial/industrial roadway that intersects East Copper Point Way
approximately I 50-feet east of South Cobblestone Way, as proposed. This commercial /
industrial roadway meets District policy and is approved with this application. The
roadway shall be constructed as a 40-foot street section with curb, gutter, 5-foot wide
concrete sidewalk within 54-feet of right-of-way.
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13. Construct all public roads within the subdivision as 36-foot street sections with curb,
gutter, and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks within 50-feet of right-of-way, as proposed.
14. Extend Hollandale Street, an existing stub street into the site at the east property line that
is a part of the Muir Woods Subdivision, as proposed. Construct Hollandale Street as a
stub street with temporary bollards. A sign shall be placed on the bollards that states,
"this road will become an open connection when a public road to Overland Road is
constructed. "
15. Extend Knapp Drive, an existing stub street, into the site at the south property line, as
proposed. Construct Knapp Drive as a stub street with temporary bollards. A sign shall
be placed on the bollards that states, "this road will become an open connection when a
public road to Overland Road is constructed."
16. Construct five stub streets, as proposed.
. The first stub street, South Pond Way, is proposed to stub to the south property
line approximately 1900-feet east of Eagle Road.
. The second stub street, South Mueyah Way, is proposed to stub to the south
property line approximately 500-feet east of Eagle Road.
. The third stub street, East Publisher Street, is proposed to stub to the west
property line approximately 730-feet north of Victory Road.
. The fourth stub street, North Knapp Avenue is proposed to stub to the north
property line approximately I,OOO-feet of the east property line. This stub street is
proposed to cross the Ridenbaugh Canal.
. The fifth stub street, East Copper Point Way is proposed to remain as a stub at the
north property line approximately 1,250- feet west of the east property line.
17. Provide a paved temporary turnaround at the end of South Mureyah Way with a
temporary easement provided to the District and install a sign at the terminus of the
roadway stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE".
Coordinate the sign plan for the stub street, and the design of the turnaround with District
staff.
18. Submit preliminary drawings for the cost of constructing the bridge from Sutherland
Farms to the North property line. The applicant shall road trust for one half of the total
cost of the plans, material and labor to construct the bridge. The road trust or the
construction of the bridge shall be phased according to final platting and traffic warrants.
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19. Construct North Knapp Avenue as 36-foot street sections with curb, gutter and 5-foot
wide concrete sidewalks. The applicant shall be designated this roadway as a residential
collector street with no front-on housing with access restrictions for these street segments
stated on the final plat. Unless otherwise noted, parking shall be prohibited on these
street segments. Coordinate the signage plan with District staff.
20. Construct an alley located on South Nephrite Way north of East Rolfe Street, as
proposed. The alley shall have a minimum of 16-feet ofright-of-way and shall be
improved by paving the full width and length of the right-of-way. Dedication of clear
title to the right-of-way, improvement of the alley, and acceptance of the improvement by
the District as meeting its construction standards are required for all alleys contained in a
proposed development.
21. Construct ACHD approved turnarounds at the end of East Shergar Court, East Moner
Court, East Spur Court, South Halo Place, East Hillis Court, East Legal Place and the
unnamed cul-de-sac roadway that extends south from East Copper Point Way. Submit a
design of the turnaround for review and approval by District staff.
22. The residential turnarounds shall be constructed to provide a minimum turning radius of
45-feet and the commercial turnarounds shall be constructed to provide a minimum
turning radius of 55-feet. The applicant shall also be required to provide a minimum of a
29-foot street section on either side of any proposed center islands within the turnarounds.
The medians shall be constructed a minimum of 4-feet wide to total a minimum of a 100-
square foot area. Dedicate 54-feet of right-of-way plus the additional width of the
median.
23. Any proposed landscape islands/medians within the public right-of-way dedicated by this
plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. Notes of this shall be
required on the final plat.
24. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged
during the construction of the proposed development.
25. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
26. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in
writing by the District.
27. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site
shall be borne by the developer.
28. Other than the access points specifically approved with this application, direct lot or
parcel access to Eagle Road and Victory Road is prohibited. Lot access restrictions, as
required with this application, shall be stated on the final plat.
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29. Comply with all the Standard Requirements listed within the ACHD report with the date
of the ACHD Commission Date - May 8, 2002.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
I. That a fire-flow consistent with Appendix ill-A of the Uniform Fire Code be provided to
service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of 400' apart. 1997
UFC Appendix ill-A
2. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before
combustible construction begins. UFC 901.4.2 & 901.3
3. Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian Water
Department.
4. Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
5. All internal & external roads shall have a radius of28' inside and 48' outside radius.
6. Insure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of combustible vegetation per
section 1103.2.4 of the Uniform Fire Code.
7. The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards.
8. The proposed buildings & uses shall comply with the 1997 Uniform Fire Code.
Adopt the Recommendations ofthe Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District as follows:
1. If a pressure urban irrigation system will be owned, operated and maintained by the
District, contact the District pertaining to the installation of the pressure urban system.
2. Fill out questionnaire and return to the District to initiate the process of contractual
agreements between the owner or developer and the District for the ownership, operation
and maintenance of the pressure urban irrigation system.
Adopt the Recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Department as follows:
I. The neighborhood park located in Block 1, Lot 54 shall be far more functional and
appealing as a subdivision amenity if the seven lots in the southeast corner were
eliminated. Four of the seven lots have been deleted, and therefore, to allow for the 5-
acre park, the three remaining lots in the southeast corner shall need to be deleted. This
would expand the visibility corridor and increase the park size to approximately 5 acres.
The Parks Department has a 5-acre minimum for a city owned Neighborhood Park. If the
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maintenance costs for the 5-acre private park were a burden for the homeowners in the
future, the Parks Department would consider maintaining the site if it was deeded to the
City.
2. The Pathway shall be constructed as follows:
a. Ten-foot-wide hard surface with ground sterilent, 6 inch compacted road mix, and
2 inches of asphalt (specs available).
b. Path shall be located at the base ofthe Ridenbaugh Canal bank or adjacent to the
canal maintenance road.
c. A 6-foot-high medal fence shall be installed between the path and the canal.
d. The path shall be a minimum of 10feet from the back property lines.
e. The property line fencing adjacent to the path shall be see through or a maximum
of 4-feet-high, if solid.
f. Bollards, garbage cans, and benches shall be installed per park department
standards.
Adopt the action of the City Council taken at their July 16, 2002 meeting as follows:
1. The applicant shall restrict the building of homes on Lots 12, 13 and 14 of Block 9 and
Lots 5 and 6 of Block 9, and Block 15, Lots 12, 13 and 19, and Block 16, Lots 1,5,6,7,
8,9,10 and 11, not to exceed a peak height of25' or less.
2. The Memorandum of Understanding, dated June 13,2002, between the developer,
Sutherland Farm, Inc. for Sutherland Farm Subdivision, and Mr. Gale Sasser, pertaining
to the design elements for the interface between the two properties to ensure
compatibility, shall be complied with by Sutherland Farm, Inc. as agreed upon between
the two parties.
3. An 8 foot cedar fence shall be built along the entire length of the western and northern
property boundaries.
4. Landscaping shall be extensive with a mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees and
agreed upon between the applicant and adj acent property owners.
5. The applicant shall increase the rear setback of30 feet for Lots 2,3,4,5,6,7, and 8 of
Block 9.
6. The proposed bridge over the Ridenbaugh Canal shall require bonding by ACHD for
construction of the bridge prior to signature on the final plat. ACHD shall determine a
Letter of Credit amount that the applicant shall post to pay their portion of the
construction of the bridge.
7. The site which lies west of the residential area, and the commercial general use area to the
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north, shall require conditional use permits.
8. Applicant shall install water along their frontage, and when the water is extended from
Eagle Road through the development, the water shall be used for future phases, and shall
be positioned along the public road that is planned for and when the first phase along
Victory Road. The water shall be available to anyone adjacent to it on either end.
9. A Latecomers Fee for sewer service through the Silverstone Subdivision is required, and
if required, a Well Development Latecomers Fee shall be entered into.
10. Applicant shall provide temporary turnarounds for the designated stub streets which are
over 150 feet in length.
11. Applicant has only submitted a conceptual plan on the office uses to date, at a later time
applicant shall submit a detailed CUP for the planned development for the office uses.
However, the commercial uses north of the Ridenbaugh Canal are not proposed to be part
of the PD and shall be zoned separately.
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 Low Density Residential District (R-4) and General Retail and Service
Commercial District (C-G), and Meridian City Code g 11-7-2 C and K.
5. Subsequent to the passage of the Ordinance provided for in section 4 of .
this Order the engineering staff of the Public Works Department shall prepare the appropriate
mapping changes ofthe official boundaries and zoning maps as provided in Meridian City Code S
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 fmal action of the governing body of the City of Meridian.
Pursuant to Idaho Code S 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 within twenty-eight (28) days after the date of this decision and order seek a judicial review as
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provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho Code.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the
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COUNCILMAN WILLIAM L.M. NARY
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MAYOR ROBERT D. CORRIE (TIE BREAKER)
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