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LAW AND
DECISION & ORDER
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In the Matter of Annexation and Zoning (AZ) approval of 4.64 acres from RR (Ada
County) to R-8 (Medium Density Residential), AND Development Agreement Modification
(MI) to include the subject property, by Treehaven, LLC.
Case No(s). AZ-06-050 & MI-06-010
For the City Council Hearing Date of: December 12, 2006 (Findings approved on January 9,
2007)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of December 12, 2006
incorporated by reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of December 12, 2006
incorporated by reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of
December 12, 2006 incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the
hearing date of December 12, 2006 incorporated by reference)
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the "Local Land Use
Planning Act of 1975," codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (I.C. 967-6503).
2. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Unified Development Code
codified at Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of
Meridian has, by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was adopted August 6, 2002,
Resolution No. 02-382 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code 9
11-5A.
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
CASE NO(S). AZ-06-050 & MI-06-0JO
4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s) received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not
impose expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed.
6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this Decision, which
shall be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk upon
the applicant, the Planning Department, the Public Works Department and any affected
party requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the Legal Description, Findings, and Concept Plan in the
attached Staff Report for the hearing date of December 12, 2006 incorporated by
reference. The Staff Report is concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall meet all
applicable requirements of the application approval.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the City Council's authority as provided in Meridian City Code 9 11-5A and
based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby
ordered that:
1. The applicants request for Annexation is approved subject to the provisions listed in the
attached Staff Report for the hearing date of December 12, 2006 incorporated by
reference.; and,
2. The applicants request for a Development Agreement modification is approved subject
to the provisions listed in the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of December
12,2006 incorporated by reference.
D. Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of December 12,2006.
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
CASE NO(S). AZ-06-050 & MJ-06-010
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the
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CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
CASE NO(S), AZ-06-050 & MI-06-01O
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 12,2006
STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
Hearing Date: December 12,2006
Mayor & City Council
Sonya Watters, Associate City Planner
Meridian Planning Department
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SUBJECT:
The Tree Farm Addition (AZ-06-050 & MI-06-010)
. Annexation and Zoning of 4,64 acres from RR (Ada County) to R-8
(Medium-Density Residential) for The Tree Farm Addition
. Modification to the existing Development Agreement for The Tree Farm
to include the subject property
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, Treehaven, LLC, has applied for Annexation and Zoning of 4.64 acres to the R-8
(Medium-Density Residential) zoning district and a modification to the existing Development
Agreement for The Tree Farm to include the subject property. The subject property is currently
zoned RR (Rural Residential) in Ada County, This property was, at one time, a part of the Tree
Farm annexation submittal to the City; however, the previous owners (Rabehls) rescinded their
affidavit of legal interest consenting to the application and this property was not included in the
Tree Farm application. Treehaven, LLC is once again in the process of purchasing the subject
Rabehl parcel. Although the RabeW' s property was not included in the annexation application,
the master concept plan that was submitted and approved as part of the Tree Farm annexation
application designated the subject property for lifestyle housing (townhomes, assisted living,
paired housing, cluster/courtyard). The applicant is not proposing to change this designation
from the original submittal, and the proposed zoning request is also consistent with the approved
concept plan for the Tree Farm, The applicant is not proposing any new land uses, development,
or subdivision at this time, only annexation and inclusion of the subject 4.64 acres into the master
plan for the Tree Farm.
The site is located at 6745 N. Black Cat Road, on the west side ofN. Black Cat Road (currently
unimproved), approximately 1,4 of a mile north of Chinden Boulevard. This is a rural residential
property with an existing single-family home and several outbuildings on the site. The subject
property is within the area proposed to be a part of the City of Meridian's Area of Impact and
proposed Urban Service Planning Area.
2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
The subject Annexation and Zoning & Development Agreement modification applications were
submitted to the Planning Department for review. By City Ordinance, the Planning & Zoning
Commission makes recommendation to the Council on Annexation and Zoning applications. The
Planning Commission is not required to make a recommendation to City Council on the
Development Agreement modification application, Any comments related to the subject
Annexation application will be included in the Commission's recommendation to the Council.
Staff is recommending approval of AZ-06-050 and MI-06-010 as presented in the staff report,
subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit B, (Note: The Commission is not required to make a
recommendation to City Council on MI-06-010.) The Meridian Plannin!:! and Zonin!:!
Commission heard this item on November 16.2006. At the public hearin!:!. they moved to
recommend approval to the City Council of AZ-06-050.
a. SummarY of Commission Public Hearin!:!:
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1. In favor: Derick O'NeilL Tree Haven. LLC (applicant)
ii. In opposition: None
111. Commentinll: None
iv, Staff presenting application: Sonya Watters
v, Other staff commentinll on application: None
b. Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
i, None
c. Kev Commission Chan2es to Staff Recommendation:
i. None
d. Outstandin2 Issue(s) for City Council:
i. None
The Meridian City Council heard the~e item~ on December 12. 2006. At the nuhlic hearin~
thev annroved the ~uhiect AZ and MI reouest.
a.. Summarv of City Council Public Hearin~:
i. In favor: Deric]s;O'N eil!. Tree_Hayen.. LLC (anolicant)
ii. In onn9sition: None
iii. Commentilll!: ~<;me
iv, Written testinlOnv: None
v. ,Staff oresen!Lnl! annlicatiQu:_Anna Canninl!
vi. OtheLsJaff commen!Jnl! on annlicatio~NQne
h. Kev I~~ue~ ofDi~cussion hv Council:
i. None
~ Kev Council Chanpe~ to Commission Recommendation:
i. None
3. PROPOSED MOTION (to be considered after the public hearing)
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Numbers AZ~
06-050 and MI-06p010 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of December 12, 2006,
with the following modifications to the recorded development agreement: (add any proposed
modifications. )
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Numbersl!l AZ-
06-050 and MI~06-010 as presented during the public hearing on December 12, 2006, for the
following reasons: (you should state specific reasons for denial of the annexation request.)
Continuance
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to continue File Numbers AZ-
06~050 and MI-06-01O to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the
following reason(s): (you should state specific reason(s) for continuance,)
4. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
a. Site Address/Location:
6745 N, Black Cat Road; west side ofN. Black Cat Road, approximately ~ mile north of
Chinden Boulevard, in Section 21, Township 4 North, Range 1 West.
b, Owners:
Arthur & Sandra Rabeh1
6745 N. Black Cat Road
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(Treehaven, LLe is in the process of purchasing this property contingent upon approval
of this application.)
c. Applicant/Representative: Derick O'Neill, O'Neill Enterprises
d, Present Zoning: RR (Ada County)
e. Present Comprehensive Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential
f. Description of Applicant's Request: Request for Annexation and Zoning of 4.64 acres to the R-
8 (Medium-Density Residential) zoning district for future inclusion in the proposed Tree Farm
planned community as proposed on the concept plan submitted with this application, and
previously approved by the City Council. A Development Agreement (DA) modification is
also requested to include this parcel in the existing DA for The Tree Farm,
g. Applicant's Statement/Justification: This property is an enclave parcel that was initially
included in the previously approved Tree Farm annexation; however, the owners pulled their
property from the annexation and since that time, Treehaven, LLC is in the process of
purchasing this parcel from them. This parcel is currently in Ada County and outside of the
City of Meridian's impact area, The subject property is proposed to be part of The Tree Farm
planned community which consists of 362.65 acres and is proposed to contain just over 1,000
housing units consisting of 15% estate housing, 35% single-family detached housing (small,
mediwn, large home sites), 30% lifestyle housing (townhomes, assisted living, paired housing,
cluster/courtyard), and 20% village housing (townhomes, condominiums, apartments), Please
see the Applicant's narrative letter for more detail.)
5. PROCESS FACTS
a. The subject application will in fact constitute an annexation as determined by City Ordinance.
By reason of the provisions of the Meridian City Code Title 11 Chapter 5, a public hearing is
required before the Commission and City Council on this matter.
b. The subject application will in fact constitute a Development Agreement modification as
detennined by City Ordinance. It has been detennined by the City's Legal Department that a
miscellaneous application to amend a recorded development agreement will in fact require a
public hearing before the City Council.
c, Newspaper notifications published on: October 30th and November 13th, 2006 (Commission);
November 20tl1 and December 4th, 2006 (Council)
d, Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: October 20th, 2006 (Commission);
November 17th, 2006 (Council)
e. Applicant posted notice on site by: November 2nd, 2006 (Commission); December 1 S\ 2006
(Council)
6. LAND USE
a. Existing Land Use(s): There is an existing rural residential home and several outbuildings on
the subject site.
b. Description of Character of Surrounding Area: This area is primarily rural residential in
nature, This area, especially south of Chinden, is rapidly transitioning from rural to urban,
c, Adjacent Land Use and Zoning:
1. North: Part of the proposed Tree Farm development, recently zoned R-8 (currently
agricultural property)
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2. East: Part of the proposed Tree Farm development, recently zoned R-8 (currently
agricultural property and landscape nursery)
3, South: Part of the proposed Tree Farm development, recently zoned C-C (currently
agricultural property)
4. West: Part ofthe proposed Tree Farm development, recently zoned R-8 (currently
agricultural property)
d. History of Previous Actions: Several large pieces of land surrounding, but not including, the
subject property consisting of a total of ::1::358.57 acres were previously annexed on September
12,2006, as part of the Tree Farm community, The property surrounding the subject site was
annexed with a conceptual development plan and zoning designations, but no specific
development plans or subdivision was approved with the Tree Fann approval (nor is any
development or subdivision being approved with the subject application.) The annexation of
the surrounding Tree Farm property resulted in the subject property being an enclave.
A Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment application was approved on March 14,2006, which
included incorporating the subject area on the Future Land Use Map into the City's Area of
Impact. The City of Meridian is currently in negotiation with Ada County to include this area
in the City's Area of Impact and Urban Service Planning Area.
e, Existing Constraints and Opportunities:
1. Public Works:
Location of sewer: This parcel currently has no sewer available to it. It is
master planned to sewer to the future North Black Cat Trunk which will not
be available till late 2007 or early 2008.
Location of water: There is no City of Meridian water main currently
available to this site. United Water and the City of Meridian are currently in
negotiations that would allow United Water to provide water service to this
site.
Issues or concerns: Sewer will not be available till late 2007 to early 2008.
2. Vegetation: There are several existing trees on this site that should be protected or
mitigated for when this property develops,
3, Floodplain: NI A
4, CanalslDitches Irrigation: Any irrigation ditches, laterals and canals that cross this
property should be tiled when this property develops.
5, Hazards: Staff is not aware of any hazards associated with this property,
6. Proposed Zoning: R-8
7, Size of Property: 4.64 acres
f. Subdivision Plat Information: The applicant has not submitted a preliminary plat with the
subject annexation application. The applicant has submitted a conceptual overall development
plan for the proposed Tree Farm planned community that designates the subject property for
lifestyle housing (townhomes, assisted living, paired housing, cluster/courtyard).
g. Landscaping:
1. Width of street buffer(s): Landscape buffers shall be required for property adjacent to
a collector or arterial roadway in accordance with UDC ll-2A-5 upon development of
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the property,
2. Width ofbuffer(s) between land uses: None required with the proposed residential
zoning,
h. Required Dimensional Standards per the proposed R-8 zone, applicable upon development of
the property:
5,000
4,000
4,000
5,000
Side setback
Rear setback
Street landscape buffer (in feet)
Collector
Arterial
Entl)'Way corridor
Interstate
50
40
40
20
25
15
25
4
12
20
25
35
50
35
Street setback*** to living area (in feet)
*Dimensional standards in effect at the time of development are applicable; those shown
above are applicable at this time, however, may not reflect those in effect at the time of
development,
1. Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access: As mentioned above, the applicant is not
proposing to develop/plat the subject property at this time, This property currently has direct
access to N. Black Cat Road, The portion of Black Cat Road that this property has frontage on,
north of Chinden Boulevard, is only a 20-foot wide street section within 30 feet of right-of-
way that is improved with gravel. No new streets or accesses are proposed or approved with
this application, The conceptual street layout proposed in the concept plan has been previously
reviewed with the Tree Farm application,
7. COMMENTS MEETING
On October 27,2006, a joint agency and departments meeting was held with service providers in
this area. The agencies and departments present include: Meridian Fire Department, Meridian
Parks Department, Meridian Public Works Department, and the Sanitary Services Company. The
Meridian Fire Department was the only department or agency to provide comments, These
comments are "standard" and are listed under Section 10 of the staff report to be included in the
modification to the existing Development Agreement for The Tree Farm. Once a development
planes) is submitted, Staff will provide the applicant with specific comments and conditions from
all commenting agencies and departments.
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8. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
This property is designated "Medium Density Residential" on the proposed Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Map, The purpose of a medium density residential designation is to allow
smaller lots for residential purposes within city limits. Medium density residential areas are
anticipated to contain three to eight dwelling units per acre (see Page 99 of the Comprehensive
Plan), When this property develops in the future, the density shall fall within the anticipated
density of the Comprehensive Plan for this area,
Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply
to the subject property (staff analysis in italics below policy):
. Require that development projects have planned for the provision of all public services.
(Chapter VII, Goal III, Objective A, Action 1)
When the City establishes its Area of City Impact, it plans to provide City services to the
subject properties. The City of Meridian plans to provide municipal services to the lands
proposed to be annexed in the following manner:
);;> Sanitary sewer service will be extended to the project at the developer's expense,
although it is currently not available (water service will be provided by United Water).
);;> The subject lands currently lie within the jurisdiction of the Meridian Rural Fire District,
Once annexed the lands will be under the jurisdiction of the Meridian City Fire
Department, who currently shares resource and personnel with the Meridian Rural Fire
Department,
);;> The subject lands currently lie within the jurisdiction of the Ada County Sheriff's Office,
Once annexed the lands will be serviced by the Meridian Police Department (MPD),
)- The roadways adjacent to the subject lands are currently owned and maintained by the
Ada County Highway District (ACHD). This service will not change,
)- The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian School District #2, This service
will not change,
)- The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian Library District, This service
will not change and the Meridian Library District should suffer no revenue loss as a
result of the subject annexation.
Municipal, fee-supported, services will be provided by the Meridian Building Department,
the Meridian Public Works Department, the Meridian Water Department, the Meridian
Wastewater Department, the Meridian Planning Department, Meridian Utility Billing
Services, and Sanitary Services Company.
. Encourage residential infill to utilize existing services (Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective C),
When the property surrounding the subject property was annexed recently as part of the
conceptual Tree Farm development, this parcel was left as an enclave, When services are
extended to this development, this property will utilize those services,
. Protect existing residential properties from incompatible land use development on adjacent
parcels, (Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective C, Action 1)
The subject property is an enclave surrounded by property that was recently annexed and
zoned as part of The Tree Farm mixed-use planned community to be developed per the
submitted conceptual plan, The residential portions of this development as a whole border
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the existing rural residential and agricultural properties to the north, east and west (all
zoned RR or Rl in Ada County) providing compatible land uses with the existing and future
residential properties,
. Support a variety of residential categories (low-, medium-, and high-density single-family,
multi-family, townhouses, duplexes, apartments, condominiums, etc,) for the purpose of
providing the City with a range of affordable housing opportunities,
The lifestyle housing (townhomes, assisted living, paired housing, cluster/courtyard)
proposed in the medium-density R-8 zoning designation will provide a range of residential
housing opportunities,
. Require new residential development to meet development standards regarding landscaping,
signage, fences and walls, etc, (Chapter VII, Goal I, Objective C, Action 4)
When this property develops in the future (subdivision), all new residential development will
be required to meet development standards regarding landscaping, signage, fences, walls,
etc.
Staff also finds the following 2002 Comprehensive Plan text policy to be applicable to this
application:
· "North Chinden Area: Residential uses north of Chinden Boulevard and within a ~ mile or
less from the rim should have lot sizes ranging from 1/2-1 acres, ensuring compatibility with
SpurWing Country Club to the east. Use of transitional lot sizes and clustering of smaller lots
adjacent to the non-residential and rim property is encouraged," (Chapter VII, page 101)
This policy was not in effect when the staff report was written for the Commissionfor the
surrounding property that was recently annexed to a mix of R-2, R-8, R-15, C-N, and C-C
zones, Because of this, Staffbelieves that although the above policy has merit, since the
initial Tree Farm application did not follow this policy it would not be appropriate to subject
this property to this guideline.
Staff finds that the proposed R-8 zoning designation is generally harmonious with and in accordance
with the Comprehensive Plan (please see Analysis above). Staff recommends that the Commission
and Council rely on any verbal or written testimony that may be provided at the public hearing when
determining if the applicant's proposed zoning amendment request is appropriate for this property,
9. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
a, Allowed Uses: UDC Table 11-2A-2lists the pennitted, accessory, conditional, and prohibited
uses in the R-8 zoning district. The anticipated townhomes, assisted living, paired housing,
and cluster/courtyard uses are pennitted uses in the R-8 zone. Assisted living is classified in
the UDC as a "Nursing or Residential Care Facility." As such, specific use standards per UDC
11-4-3.29 are applicable to this portion of the development.
b. Purpose Statement of Zones: The purpose of the residential districts is to provide for a range
of housing opportunities consistent with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, Connection to the
City of Meridian water and sewer systems is a requirement for all residential districts.
Residential districts are distinguished by the allowable density of dwelling units per acre and
corresponding housing types that can be accommodated within the density range.
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10. ANALYSIS
a. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation:
I. Annexation & Zoning Application: Based on the policies and goals contained in the
Comprehensive Plan, the proposed future development surrounding the subject site, and
the elimination of an enclave property, Staff believes that the requested annexation and
proposed R-8 zone is appropriate for this property. Further, Staff believes that the
proposed residential uses on the property will provide more diverse housing choices for
the City of Meridian. Please see Exhibit C for detailed analysis of the required facts and
findings for annexation.
2. Miscellaneous Application: The applicant has also submitted a Miscellaneous application
(MI-06-010) requesting that the recorded Development Agreement for The Tree Farm be
modified to include this site. There are no required findings for a miscellaneous
application/development agreement modification, Below, Staff has provided the most
pertinent facts and analysis related to the proposed development agreement modification
and annexation of this property. Prior to the annexation ordinance approval, a
modification to the recorded Development Agreement for The Tree Farm shall be
entered into between the City of Meridian, property owner (at the time of
annexation ordinance adoption), and the developer. The applicant shall contact the
City Attorney, Bill Nary, at 888-4433 to initiate this process.
Legal Description: The annexation legal description submitted with the application
(stamped on September 27,2006 by Gordon N. Anderson, PLS) shows the property as
contiguous to the existing corporate boundary of the City of Meridian.
Concept Plan: The applicant has submitted a concept plan with the subject annexation
request (See Exhibit C). Staff is generally supportive of the proposed land uses shown
on the concept plan and described in the applicant's narrative. Although the City is not
specifically approving this plan for detailed development, the proposed land use for
the subject property should be included in the existing Development Agreement (DA)
for The Tree Farm (see below for proposed modifications to the recorded DA).
Access: On the submitted concept plan, the applicant is showing the extension of N,
Black Cat Road north across Chinden Boulevard, to the subject property and
extending further north to the Phyllis Canal. Staff is supportive of this access to
Chinden Boulevard.
Development Agreement: UDC 11-5B-3D2 and Idaho Code ~ 65-6711A provides
the City the authority to require a property owner to enter into a Development
Agreement (DA) (or modify an existing agreement) with the City that may require
some written commitment for all future uses. Staff believes that a modification to the
existing DA is necessary to ensure that this property is developed as proposed, and in
a fashion that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan designation,
Prior to the annexation ordinance approval, a Development Agreement (DA)
addendum shall be entered into between the City of Meridian, property owner(s)
(at the time of annexation ordinance adoption), and the developer. This shall be
done as an addendum to the existing DA for The Tree Farm and include the
following:
a, Incorporate the subject property in the existing DA along with a note that
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all conditions and terms of the existing DA (Inst. #106151218) shall apply
to the subject property,
b. Include a legal description for the subject property and vicinity map
showing location of parcel.
The applicant shall contact the City Attorney, Bill Nary, at 888-4433 to initiate
this process. Staff recommends that the Commission and Council direct the
City's Legal Department to draft a modification to the existing development
agreement for The Tree Farm with the above-stated additions for this property,
All conditions and terms of the existing DA shall apply to the subject property.
Fire Department requirements upon development of the property:
a. Any roadway greater than 150 feet in length that is not provided with an outlet
shall be required to have an approved turn around, Phasing of the project may
require a temporary approved turn around on streets greater than 150' in length
with no outlet.
b. All entrance and internal roads and alleys shall have a turning radius of 28' inside
and 48' outside radius,
c. The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards cross section
requirements and shall have a clear driving surface, Streets with less than a 29'
street width shall have no parking. Streets with less than 33' shall have parking
only on one side, These measurements shall be based on the back of curb
dimension. The roadway shall be able to accommodate an imposed load of
75,000 GVW,
b. Staff Recommendation: Staffrecommends approval of the subject applications (AZ-06-050 &
MI-06-010) for The Tree Farm Addition for the hearing date of November 16, 2006. (Note: The
Commission is not required to make a recommendation on the MI application.) The Meridian
Planning: and Zoning: Commission heard this item on November 16.2006. At the public
hearine. they moved to recommend approval to the City Council of AZ-06-050. Ihe
Meridian Citv Council heard these items on Decemher 12. 2006. At the nublic hearinQ' thev
annroved the suhiect AZ and MI reouest.
11. EXHffiITS
A. Legal Description & Map
B. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
C, Vicinity Map
D. Concept Plan
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Exhibit A - Legal Description & Map
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ANNEXATION PARCEL
FORMERRABRHL TRACT
A parcel of land situated in the South6ast Quarter ofSactlon21, Township 4 North,Range 1
West ofthe Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, being mOre particularly described ElS follow:
Commencing In the Southhst comer of Seetlon 21, said point being marked bV an
aluminum cap, thence along the Easterly line of the Southeast Quarter of $aId Section 21,
North 00"16'30" E_t adlstam:e of 914,93 feet to the True Potnt of Beginning; thence .
leaving said Eastarty line. North 44020'00" West a distance of 137.71 feet: thence North
58"26'30. Wast a distance of 138,52 feet; thence North 83.03'00" West a distance of 187,58
feet; Ihence South 81020'00" West a dlstam:e of 156,89feElt; Ihence North 00033'30" East a
distance of 245.48 fee~ thence North 7S031 '00" East a distance of 103,70 feet; thence North
67"23'00.' East a distance of 104,89 feet. thence North 86036'00" East a diStance of 357.39
teet (formerly North 86"32'30' East a distanoe of357.98 feet) to a point on said ,Easterly
line: lhenGB South 00016'30' West a distance of 495..93 feel t~ the Point of Beginning,
Annexation Parcel conlaln5 4,08 acres, more or less.
Endcf Descrlpllon
Project No. 05-132
September 27,2006
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Exhibit A - Page 1
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 16, 2006
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER ]6, 2006
B. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
1. Annexation Findings:
Upon recommendation from the Commission, the Council shall make a full investigation
and shall, at the public hearing, review the application. In order to grant an annexation
and/or rezone, the Council shall make the following findings:
1. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive
plan;
The applicant is proposing to zone the subject property R-8, which complies with the
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation of medium density residential.
The future residential uses that the applicant is proposing for the subject property comply
with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, Please see Comprehensive Plan
Policies and Goals, Section 8, of the Staff Report for more information,
2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed
district, specifically the purpose statement;
No detailed land uses, development, or subdivision is proposed concurrent with the zoning
map amendment request. The City Council finds that the anticipated future uses are
permitted in the R~8 zoning district. If the applicant complies with the provisions outlined
in the existing Development Agreement for The Tree Farm, the City Council finds that the
proposed residential zoning will be in compliance with the specific district regulations,
The City Council finds that future development of this property should comply with the
established regulations and purpose statements of the residential zone, Further, the City
Council finds that the future use of this property as proposed with the submitted concept
plan, will provide a variety of housing opportunities consistent with the purpose statement
of the residential districts and goals of the Comprehensive Plan,
3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety,
and welfare;
The City Council finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, or welfare. The Commission recommends that the Council rely on
any oral or written testimony that may be provided when determining this finding,
4. The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of
services by any political subdivision providing public services within the City
including, but not limited to, school districts; and,
The City Council finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not result in any adverse
impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing services to this
site.
5. The annexation is in the best of interest of the City (UDC 11-5B-3E).
The City Council finds that the proposed zoning amendment will provide for a variety of
housing opportunities in this area of the City and is consistent with what the City has
envisioned for this area. The City Council finds that all essential services can be made
available or will be provided by the developer to the subject property and will not require
umeasonable expenditure of public funds. In accordance with the [mdings listed above,
The City Council finds that Annexation and Zoning of this property would be in the best
interest of the City, if the applicant modifies the existing Development Agreement (DA) as
proposed to include the additional items noted in Section 10 of the Staff Report.
Exhibit B - Page]
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 16, 2006
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER ]6, 2006
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