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BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
C/C 12/10/02
IN THE MATTER OF THE )
APPLICATION OF JOINT SCHOOL )
DISTRICT NO.2 FOR APPROVAL )
OF FINAL PLAT FOR EDUCATION )
CAMPUS SUBDIVISION, )
LOCATED EAST OF NORTH )
LOCUST GROVE ROAD AND )
NORTH OF EAST USTICK ROAD, )
MERIDIAN, IDAHO )
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CASE NO. FP-02-026
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
This matter coming before the City Council for Final Plat approval pursuant to
Meridian City Code S 12-3-7 on December 10, 2002, and the Council finding that the
Administrative Review is complete which has included certain comments and conditions as
stated in a letter to the Mayor and Council from David McKinnon Planner II of the Planning and
Zoning Department, and Bruce Freckleton, Engineering Technician ill, listing 7 General
Requirements and II Site Specific Comments/Final Plat, which are herein found fair and
reasonable, and that Brad Hawkins-Clark, Interim Director for the Planning and Zoning
Department, and Daren Fluke, commented at the hearing, and the Council having considered the
requirements of the preliminary plat the Council takes the following action:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. The Final Plat of "EDUCATION CAMPUS SUBDMSION" as evidenced in Plat
bearing: "PLAT SHOWING EDUCATION CAMPUS SUBDIVISION, A PORTION OF THE
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NORTH \1" OF THE SW Y4, SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, BOISE
MERIDIAN, MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO 2002, HERITAGE SUBDIVISION NO.2
BOOK 23 PAGE 1452, 11850FPI, 10/25/02 AND A HANDWRITTEN DATE: 10-29-02,
SHEET 1 OF 2, JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.2 - DEVELOPER, J-U-B ENGINEERS, INC.
- ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PLANNERS", Joint School District No.2, Developer, is
Conditionally Approved subject to those conditions of Staff comments as set forth in the
Memorandum to the Mayor and City Council from Bruce Freckleton, Engineering Technician ill,
and David McKinnon Planner for the Planning and Zoning Department, dated December 5, 2002,
listing 7 General Requirements and 11 Site Specific Comments/Final Plat, a true and correct
copy of which is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A", and consisting of 4 pages, and by this
reference incorporated herein, and the additional requirements from the action of the Council
taken at their December 10, 2002 meeting as follows, to-wit:
1.1 The Meridian Fire Department requires the following:
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.
2. Operational fire hydrants are required before combustible
construction begins.
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 submitted thru the Public Works
Department
5. All radii for internal and external roads shall be 28' inside and 48'
outside radius.
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6. A 20' wide fire lane shall be provided around the proposed
Elementary School.
7. A fire station is scheduled to become operational in the fall of2003
in this service area.
8. The Meridian City/Rural Fire Department would like to enter into
discussions about establishing a partnership to provide a site for a
public safety education center. Iffeasible, a site would be
identified East of Phase 2A to locate a manufactured home which
would be used to instruct school age children on home fire safety
procedures.
9. The fire department requests that any future signalization installed
as the result ofthe development of this project are equipped with
Opticom Sensors to ensure a safe and efficient response by fire and
emergency medical service vehicles. This cost of this installation
is to be borne by the developer.
10. An approved temporary turn-around shall be provided at the East
end ofE. Leigh Field Drive. The turn-around could be
accomplished by using the future street intersection intended to
serve the future Hollister Subdivision. This Tee intersection lies
about 300 feet west ofthe dead-end ofE. Leigh Field Drive on the
south side. The tum-around shall be constrncted with 28' foot
radii. It shall be required to be 60' long as measured from the main
road centerline in all directions. A road barricade shall be required
to be placed 150' East of the Tee, instead of at the end of the
improved street.
2. The final plat upon which there is contained the Certification and signature of the City
Clerk and the City Engineer verifying that the plat meets the City's requirements shall be
signed only at such time as:
I. The Plat dimensions are approved by the City Engineer; and
2. The City Engineer has verified that all off-site improvements are
completed and/or the appropriate letter of credit or cash has been issued
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guaranteeing the completion of off.site and required on-site
improvements.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on December 10, 2002.
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ROBER D. CORRIE
Mayor, City of Meridian
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and City Attorney.
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MAYOR
Robert D. Corrie
HUB OF TREASURE VALLEY
A Good Place to Live
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
(208) 288-2499 ,Fax 288-2501
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Tammy deWeerd
Keith Bird
Cherie McCandless
William L.M, Nary
CITY OF MERIDIAN
33 EAST IDAHO
MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642
(208) 888-4433 ' FAX (208) 887-4813
City Clerk Office Fax (208) 888-4218
PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
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PLANNING AND ZONING
DEPARTMENT
(208) 884-5533 . FAX 888-6854
MEMORANDUM:
December 5, 2002
To:
Mayor & City Council
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From: David McKinnon, Planner II
Bruce Freckleton, Senior Engineering Tech
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Re: Education Campus Subdivision
.Final Plat Approval of two (2) building lots and I other lot on 39.23 acres in an R-4 zone,
by the Joint School District No.2 (File No, FP-02-026),
We have reviewed the above referenced submittals and offer the following comments, as
conditions of approval. These conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly modified
or deleted by motion of the Meridian City Council:
APPLICATION SUMMARY
The applicant, Joint School District No.2, have requested fmal plat approval of their 3 lot
subdivision located on the east side ofN. Locust Grove, approximately \I, of a mile north of Us tick
Road. The City Council approved the Preliminary Plat for this subdivision on 11/12/02, and
approved a conditional use permit for multiple buildings on a single lot within the proposed
subdivision on the same night.
The northeastern building lot will house a new elementary school, while the other building lot will
consist of several new school buildings (one existing) and a Fire Department education facility, The
"other" lot is a landscape lot adjacent to Locust Grove.
LOCATION
The property is located on the east side of Locust Grove, north of Us tick Road, in Section 32,
Township 4 North, Range 1 east.
SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
North: Rural residential land, zoned R-I (Ada County)
South: Summerfield Subdivision, zoned R-4.
East: Rural residential/agriculturalland, zoned RUT (Ada County).
West: Heritage Commons Subdivision, zoned R-4.
FINAL PLAT FINDINGS AND REOUIREMENTS
EXHIBIT "A"
Sections 12-3-3 J.2 and 12-3-5 D read as follows: "In determining the acceptance of a proposed
subdivision, the Commission/Council shall consider the objectives of this title and at least the
following:
a. The conformance of the subdivision with the Comprehensive Development Plan;
Stafffmds the subdivision to be in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan,
b. The availability of public services to accommodate the proposed development;
Staff finds that public services can be made available to the lots within the proposed
subdivision, provided changes as may be required by the Public Works and Building
Departments are made.
c. The continuity of the proposed development with the capital improvement
program;
Staff finds that the subdivision will not require the expenditure of capital improvement
funds.
d. The public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed
development;
Staff finds that the development will not require major expenditures for providing supporting
services.
e. The other health, safety or environmental problems that may be brought to the
Commission's attention.
Staff finds that there should not be any other health, safety or environmental problems
associated with this subdivision that may be brought to the Councilor Connnission's
attention.
SITE SPECIFIC COMMENTS 1 FINAL PLAT
1, Applicant is to meet all terms of the approved preliminary plat (pP-02-023) and the approved
Conditional Use Permit (CUP-02-035).
2. The applicant has indicated that the pressure irrigation system within this development will
be a private system. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be
supplied by a year-round source of water. If a creek or well source is not available, a single-
point connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection
is utilized, the developer shall be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common
areas prior to signature on the final plat by the Meridian City Engineer. A fully operational
EXHIBIT "A
pressurized irrigation system shall be installed for this phase prior to occupancy of any home
or building within this phase of development.
3. The proposed fencing and Lot 1, Block I landscaping plans (prepared by the Jensen Belts,
entitled Planting Plan) are approved as submitted. Additional landscaping shall be installed
in accordance with the landscape plan submitted with the approved conditional use permit as
the property develops (i.e. landscaping on the elementary school lot shall be installed prior to
occupancy ofthe school).
4. Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, pressurized
irrigation system approved and activated, drainage lots constructed, fencing installed, and
road base approved by the Ada County Highway District prior to applying for building
permits. All development improvements, including perimeter fencing and landscaping shall
be installed and approved prior to obtaining certificates of occupancy, A letter of credit or
cash surety in the amount of 11 0% will be required for all fencing, landscaping (that
associated with Lot I, Block 1), pressurized irrigation, amenities, sanitary sewer, water, etc.,
prior to signature on the final plat.
5. Sanitary sewer service and municipal water to this site shall be via extensions from existing
mains. Applicant will be responsible to construct the sewer and water mains to and through
this proposed development, thereby making them available to adjacent properties.
Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and routing with the Public Works
Department.
6. Complete the Certificate of Owners and accompanying Acknowledgment.
7. Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to signature on the final
plat per Resolution 02-374.
8. All drainage areas (detention/retention basins) must be designed to ensure that water is
retained only during 100-year storm events, and for a period of time not to exceed 24 hours.
Side slopes within drainage areas shall not exceed a 3: I slope.
9. Revise or Add the following notes to the face ofthe plat:
(7.) Lot 1 of Block ;; 1 shown hereon is a common lot and...
10. Revise the year of the platting to 2003.
11. Staffs failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved preliminary plat
and conditional use permit, does not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for compliance.
GENERAL REOUlREMENTS
EXHIBIT "A
1. All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing
or lying adj acent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per City
Ordinance 12-4-13. Plans will need to be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage
district, or lateral users association (ditch owner's), with written approval or non-approval
submitted to the Public Works Department. Iflateral users association approval can't be
obtained, plans will be reviewed and approved by the meridian City Engineer prior to final
plat signature
2. Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be
removed from their domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. Wells may
be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.
3. Two-hundred-fifty and 100-watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights will be required at
locations designated by the Public Works Department. All streetlights shall be installed at
subdivider's expense. Typical locations are at street intersections and/or fire hydrants. Final
design locations and quantity are determined after power designs are completed by Idaho
Power Company. The street light contractor shall obtain design and permit from the Public
Works Department prior commencing installations.
4. Compaction test results must be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all
building pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
5 Applicant's engineer will be required to submit a signed, stamped statement certifying that
all street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three feet above the highest
established normal groundwater elevation.
6. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian's Water Works Superintendent.
7. Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed from the property shall be replaced by installing
additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that were removed.
Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for thosetreesthathavetobe
removed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the fmal plat for the Education Campus Subdivision.
EXHIBIT "A