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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-11 Regular City Council Regular Meeting City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM Minutes ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE PRESENT ABSENT Councilman John Overton Councilman Doug Taylor Councilwoman Anne Little Roberts Mayor Robert E. Simison Councilman Brian Whitlock Councilwoman Liz Strader Councilman Luke Cavener PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COMMUNITY INVOCATION ADOPTION OF AGENDA Adopted as Amended (to remove Executive Session) PUBLIC FORUM – Future Meeting Topics ACTION ITEMS 1. Public Hearing for Ordinance 25-2075, Updates to Title 2, Meridian City Code, Regarding Commissions and Committees 2. Public Hearing for 965 E. Ustick Rd. (H-2024-0063) by Mussell Construction, Inc., located at 965 E. Ustick Rd. Approved Application Materials: https://bit.ly/H-2024-0063 A. Request: Annexation of 1.11 acres of land with an L-O zoning district with a request for City Council approval of a reduced buffer to residential uses from 20 ft. to 8 ft. 10 inches. Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Strader, Seconded by Councilman Overton. Voting Yea: Councilman Overton, Councilwoman Little Roberts, Councilman Whitlock, Councilwoman Strader Voting Nay: Councilman Cavener 3. Public Hearing for Soldier Place Subdivision (SHP-2024-0002) by Kent Brown Planning Services, located at 1323 2 1/2 St. Approved Application Materials: https://bit.ly/SHP-2024-0002 A. Request: Short Plat to subdivide an existing parcel consisting of 0.472 acres of land, into four (4) lots (3 building lots and 1 common lot) in the R-15 zoning district. Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Little Roberts, Seconded by Councilman Overton. Voting Yea: Councilman Overton, Councilwoman Little Roberts, Councilman Whitlock, Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Cavener ORDINANCES \[Action Item\] 4. Second and Third Reading of Ordinance 25-2075: Repealing and replacing Title 2, Meridian City Code, regarding commissions and committees; amending Meridian City Code section 1-6-5, regarding Compensation Committee; amending Meridian City Code section 1-7-9, regarding Compensation Committee; repealing Meridian City Code section 1-7-11, regarding Meridian Districting Committee and City Council districts; repealing Meridian City Code section 10-7-11, regarding Impact Fee Advisory Committee; repealing conflicting ordinances; and providing an effective date. Approved Motion to approve made by Councilman Overton, Seconded by Councilwoman Little Roberts. Voting Yea: Councilman Overton, Councilwoman Little Roberts, Councilman Whitlock, Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Cavener 5. Ordinance No. 25-2077: An ordinance (Addison Circle Subdivision – H-2024-0040) annexing a parcel of land located in the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 33, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, more particularly described in Exhibit “A”; rezoning 1.87 acres of such real property from RUT (Rural Urban Transition) to the R-8 (Medium-Density Residential) zoning district; directing city staff to alter all applicable use and area maps as well as the official zoning maps and all official maps depicting the boundaries and the zoning districts of the City of Meridian in accordance with this ordinance; providing that copies of this ordinance shall be filed with the Ada County Assessor, the Ada County Treasurer, the Ada County Recorder, and the Idaho State Tax Commission, as required by law; repealing conflicting ordinances; and providing an effective date. Approved Motion to approve made by Councilman Overton, Seconded by Councilwoman Little Roberts. Voting Yea: Councilman Overton, Councilwoman Little Roberts, Councilman Whitlock, Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Cavener FUTURE MEETING TOPICS EXECUTIVE SESSION \[Action Item\] Per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b): To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student. Vacated ADJOURNMENT 6:53 PM Meridian City Council March 11, 2025. A Meeting of the Meridian City Council was called to order at 6:01 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, by President Luke Cavener. Members Present: Luke Cavener, Liz Strader, John Overton, Anne Little Roberts and Brian Whitlock. Members Absent: Robert Simison and Doug Taylor. Others Present: Chris Johnson, Bill Nary, Sonya Allen, Linda Ritter, Kyle Ludwig, Steve Taulbee and Dean Willis. ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE X Liz Strader X Brian Whitlock X Anne Little Roberts _X_ John Overton Doug Taylor _X_Luke Cavener Mayor Robert E. Simison Simison: Good evening. It is 6:01 on March 11th, the time we have noticed for our Meridian City Council meeting. I will begin tonight's agenda with roll call attendance. Mr. Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cavener: Great. Next up is the Pledge of Allegiance. Will you all stand and join me in the pledge. (Pledge of Allegiance recited.) COMMUNITY INVOCATION Cavener: Council, I know our community invocation speaker was unable to make it this evening. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Cavener: So, with that we will move to the adoption of the agenda. Strader: Council President? Cavener: Council Member Strader. Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 2 of 21 Strader: One small change. We will go ahead and vacate the last item, the Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b). We have already completed that. With that change I move that we adopt the amended agenda. Overton: Second. Cavener: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? All in favor? Any opposed? The chair is an aye and the motion passes. MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT. PUBLIC FORUM — Future Meeting Topics Cavener: Public forum. Mr. Johnson, has anyone signed up to testify this evening? Johnson: Mr. President, there are no sign-ups. ACTION ITEMS 1. Public Hearing for Ordinance 25-2075, Updates to Title 2, Meridian City Code, Regarding Commissions and Committees Cavener: All right. Moving right along, then, to Action Items. First up is Item No. 1. This is a public hearing for Ordinance 25-2075. We will turn this over I assume to you, Mr. Nary? Nary: Yes, Council Member Cavener. So, this is the second opportunity for the public to weigh in. This is a code update that we have done. We have done a couple presentations. We have had a public hearing last week for an opportunity. Basically this is an update to our city code in relation to our commissions and committees and memberships and how the operations of those all function and a few other changes within the Title 1, but other than that fairly -- fairly mundane types of changes, but this was just a second opportunity in case there was anyone from the public. We haven't received any written comments that I'm aware of or any additional comments since the presentation. Cavener: Great. With that, then, Mr. Johnson, has anyone signed up to provide any testimony? Johnson: Mr. President, no. Cavener: All right. We do have the second and third combined reading as an ordinance later on in our agenda. Council, what's your pleasure? Overton: Council President? Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 3 of 21 Cavener: Council Member Overton. Overton: I move that we continue the public hearing for Ordinance 25-2075 until next week, March 18th, 2025. Nary: Mr. President? Cavener: Yes. Nary: Mr. President, Council Member Overton, we could actually close the hearing tonight if you wish and do the second and third reading and approve the ordinance if you would like to. Overton: Council President, I would like to withdraw that motion. Cavener: Unless there is objection we are good with that. Perhaps a new motion. Overton: Mr. President, new motion. Cavener: Council Member Overton. Overton: I would like to combine the second and third readings this evening and close the public hearing for Ordinance 25-2075. Little Roberts: Second. Cavener: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Any opposed? Chair is aye and the motion passes. We will close that public hearing and we will take up the ordinance reading later on in our ordinance section. MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT. 2. Public Hearing for 965 E. Ustick Rd. (H-2024-0063) by Mussell Construction, Inc., located at 965 E. Ustick Rd. A. Request: Annexation of 1.11 acres of land with an L-O zoning district with a request for City Council approval of a reduced buffer to residential uses from 20 ft. to 8 ft. 10 inches. Cavener: Next is Item No. 2. This is a public hearing for 965 East Ustick Road by Mussell Corp Construction. We will turn this over to staff. Sonya, I think you are up first. Allen: Thank you. The first application before you tonight is a request for annexation and zoning. This site consists of .9 acres of land. It's zoned R-1 in Ada county and is located at 965 East Ustick Road. The Comprehensive Plan future land use map Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 4 of 21 designation is medium density residential. Dwelling units at a density of three to eight units per acre are typically desired in this designation. However, the Comprehensive Plan does state that at the discretion of City Council areas with a residential comprehensive plan designation may request an office use if the property only has frontage on an arterial street or section line road and is two acres or less in size. In this instance no ancillary commercial uses are permitted. The subject property meets the criteria. This caveat applies solely to office uses. Per the UDC office use is classified as professional services and healthcare or social services and does not include other nonoffice uses typically allowed in the L-O district. The applicant is requesting annexation of 1.11 acres of land with an L-O zoning district. A conceptual development plan was submitted as shown for the expansion of the existing 2,259 square foot home to an 8,000 square foot multi-tenant building with associated parking, drive aisles, walkways and landscaping. As noted it -- at the -- it's at the City Council's discretion to approve the requested L-O zoning in the medium density residential future land use designation. One access is proposed for the site via East Ustick Road, an arterial street. No other accesses are available to this site from adjacent properties. A 25 foot wide landscape street buffer is required along Ustick Road and a 20 foot wide landscape buffer to residential uses is required in the L-O district along the west, south and east boundaries of the site. The applicant requests City Council approval of a reduced buffer width to residential uses from 20 feet to eight feet ten inches along the west boundary of the site. The required buffer is provided along the south and east boundaries of the site. Conceptual building elevations -- perspectives were submitted as shown for the proposed addition to the existing structure. The Commission recommended approval with the development agreement that limits future use of the property to professional services and healthcare or social services. Kent Mussell, the applicant, testified in favor at the Commission hearing. No one testified in opposition. Todd Powell commented on the application. And written testimony was received from the applicant Ken Mussell -- Kent Mussell in agreement with the staff recommendation. There was one item of discussion from Todd Powell. He had questions pertaining to the width of the buffer proposed along the southern boundary of the site and activity on the property to the east under the same ownership. Staff confirmed the reduced buffer width is only requested along the west boundary of the site. The buffer width along the southern boundary exceeds the minimum required buffer width at almost 30 feet. The applicant stated they are planning to flip the residential house on the adjacent property to the east and that they have no intention of it being part of this development. The Commission had no changes to the staff recommendation. The only outstanding issue for Council tonight is the applicant's request for a reduced buffer to residential uses along the west boundary. There has been no written testimony since the Commission hearing. Staff will stand for any questions. The applicant is here tonight. Cavener: Council, any questions for staff? Strader: Council President? Cavener: Council Woman Strader. Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 5 of 21 Strader: Just wanted to double check that the west boundary buffer reduction was ten feet eight inches and not eight feet. Allen: Council Woman Strader, I believe -- did I say ten? It's eight feet ten inches. Did say that backwards? Strader: So, you mentioned eight feet. Allen: Oh, I did say it backwards. Eight feet ten inches. Strader: So, it is eight feet, not ten feet. Allen: Eight feet ten inches. I will have the applicant confirm that. Strader: Okay. Allen: I can look in my staff report as well. But I did say that in different ways. Strader: I have the staff report in my computer, too. I can -- Allen: We will confirm that. Strader: Okay. Allen: Thank you. Cavener: Council, questions? Sonya, the amount of parking that this project is slated to have, is that the amount of slots that are required because of the zone or is this built out as more parking than is required -- than is required? Allen: There is more parking than is required. I believe. I can get those exact numbers. They are in the staff report. A minimum of 16 spaces are required and a total of 37 spaces are proposed. Cavener: Thank you, Sonya. I appreciate that. Allen: And, then, just to confirm, the buffer width they are requesting is eight feet ten inches. Thank you. Strader: Perfect. Thank you. Cavener: All right. If there is no questions for staff we will invite the applicant up. Is the applicant here? Good evening, sir. Thank you for joining us this evening. If you could, please, state your name and address and you are recognized for 15 minutes. Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 6 of 21 Mussell: Okay. Good evening, Council. My name is Kent Mussell. My address is 1209 North Meadowglen Avenue. That's here in Meridian. And I'm representing Mussell Construction. We are the developer for this project. Last year we brought a similar version of this project before Council. I think some of you were here and might remember that. That proposal was similar to this one. It was for a local charter school Pathways In Education. At that time our hearing was continued. Ada County Highway District had been significantly delayed in providing a report on that project, which was the main thing that we needed for Council to be able to vote and that was a requirement that we have that by Idaho statute. In the interim Pathways needed a location by fall of last year in order to fulfill the requirements of their charter and so we had to change their plans. We got them moved to Boise, kind of by the Y. But as a result of those changes the project was cancelled and we withdrew that application. The key difference in our current proposal is that Pathways is no longer the intended tenant. Despite that change our building and design remain very similar. We intend to develop the existing home on the one acre parcel for light office use. Our proposal includes renovating and expanding the existing structure resulting in a total area of approximately 8,000 square feet. We are seeking annexation into Meridian under the limited office zone and we agree with staff's requirement that a development agreement be included to restrict the uses to professional services or healthcare offices or social services. And, then, as was mentioned we are requesting that reduced landscape buffer. You will -- I don't know if we can see it on the site plan here. Let's see. That west boundary is an irregular shape and so let's see if I can get it -- get to that page. There we go. The narrowest point of that boundary is -- is at eight foot ten. And, really, the issue here is that with the required parking dimensions and the existing structure that it is what it is without demolishing the existing structure. I think that's all I have to say for the moment. I will yield my time and I will stay available for any questions. Cavener: Great. Thank you, Mr. Mussell. Council, any questions for the applicant? Little Roberts: Mr. President? Cavener: Council Member Little Roberts. Little Roberts: Mr. President. Kent, thank you for being here. From our last conversation probably the biggest current concern with Council was the traffic coming in and out, especially because I think the school kind of had certain times that there would be more traffic. Does doing this building differently mitigate that time frame with a lot of traffic going in and out at the same time? Are you looking at -- enough multiple tenants that maybe things will be spread out more traffic wise? Mussell: Yeah. Thank you for the question. I think a big difference here is that, you know, we are -- you know, a school is going to have a much higher occupant load than -- than an office would and we are -- we are seeing like a dentist office or a law office or something like that in this location. We -- you know, we are just trying to kind of salvage the investment that we have here and so we don't have a tenant yet. We kind of want to get the shell building built and, then, advertise for tenants here. But we have the Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 7 of 21 restrictions in place. I do have some footage of the traffic on Ustick in this area if you guys want to see that. I mean maybe -- maybe I will save that until after public testimony, unless you guys request it. But, yeah, I think -- I think with -- with office use it's just, you know, a much smaller number of people coming to and from the property and I remember a year ago a big discussion was about the specific people that were coming to and from the property. You know, there was concern about kids in particular driving to and from the property. With that said I mean I think that's a good reason why this property is uniquely suited for light office use. You know, homes have kids driving to and from them also and it's true that this -- this building is like -- something like 30 feet away from Ustick Road and -- and it is -- it is a busy road. The speed limit is 40 miles an hour. I hope that answers some of the question. Little Roberts: It does. Thank you. Cavener: Council, additional questions? Mr. Mussell, I -- I do have one. I -- I wasn't tracking necessarily with the -- why the request for the reduced landscape buffer on the west. Said it -- you have got some challenges with the -- with the corner. Can you maybe walk me through what these challenges are? Mussell: Sure. Yeah. So, you know, the -- the minimum dimensional standards -- Sonya could probably remind us what those are, but I believe it's like 18 or 19 feet deep for your parking stalls, plus 25 foot drive aisles if you have two way traffic. We need a minimum of a five foot sidewalk up against the building and you can see that that's basically what we have provided here. So, the landscape buffer is really just what's leftover by the time -- by the time you include all the elements. The only other solution would be to reduce the parking and -- actually, I wonder if I can address Sonya, because I -- I didn't quite hear the -- the minimum required parking here. Cavener: Sixteen. Mussell: Oh, sixteen. Cavener: Sorry, I didn't mean to -- I try very rarely speak for a staff. Allen: Yeah. It was minimum 16. Mussell: Yeah. With -- I mean we can reduce parking in order to maybe get a little more buffer along that west boundary. I -- like I said, the -- the southern portion of it is the eight foot ten portion of it and the northern portion is larger than that. We -- one thing I will note is that the people we have had meet with us and comment with us, they have never been from the western boundary of our -- of our property. I have spoken extensively with the people to the south, who have -- who have attended our first neighborhood meeting and we have had people from across the street present at most of the meetings that we have had. But I -- as -- as far as I'm aware I have not heard from anyone to the west. Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 8 of 21 Cavener: Council, any additional questions? Thank you, Mr. Mussell. We will probably have you be back up here in a minute. This is a public hearing. Mr. Johnson, do we have anyone to speak on this application this evening? Johnson: Mr. President, yes. One. Lindy Bower. Cavener: Excellent. If you wouldn't mind joining us up here. Come on up. That's okay. You know what, you are going to have a blast. So, what we will have you do is when you come up to the microphone just pick any one microphone and you kind of have to eat it and if you would do us a favor of telling us your name and your address and you have three minutes to share your perspective and when you exceed three minutes you will hear a little beep beep and that means it's time to wrap things up. Bower: Okay. My name -- am I ready? Cavener: Please go for it. Bower: My name is Lindy Bower. Oh. I don't need to be that close. My address is 3096 North Timber Falls Way, directly behind that property. Our parking lot is directly behind that property. Their parking lot is directly behind us -- to its right at our border. So, I was concerned when I read that he wanted to change the setback and I -- yeah. Very concerned, because it's eight feet. They already took down all the trees. So, Ustick Road is just right there now. But, anyway, I'm not object -- objecting to him doing what he is doing, except for I don't want to be moved. I don't want any lot lines -- I mean I don't -- what is it, the -- I'm sorry. Cavener: That's okay. Bower: I want it to be 20 feet away from me at least. With trees and fence and that's the end of my story. Cavener: Council, any questions? I -- I have one if that's -- Bower: Okay. Cavener: Thank you for being here tonight. Bower: Yeah. Cavener: What I heard your question -- your concern that you were conveying was that you have some concerns about the reduced landscape buffer and how that impacts your home and you want to make sure that no lot lines are adjusted as a result of this particular project. Bower: Right. Because we really are very close to this property, so I am concerned about that, because when we go to sell our property that's not good. You know, it's Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 9 of 21 already not good with Ustick, but we love our house. But I just want to be sure it stays. I don't mind what he is doing. I just don't want lesser land there, you know. That's all. Cavener: Well, thank you for joining us tonight. Thank you for providing your testimony. You are welcome to sit back down and we will have the applicant come back up and -- oh, unless there is -- I saw more questions. Sorry. Council Member Little Roberts. Little Roberts: Sorry. Mr. President. Lindy, can you still see on the screen this -- the picture that we are looking at? Bower: Yes. Uh-huh. Little Roberts: So, my question is it looks like there is like three trees there. Is that where you are -- Bower: Exactly. That's -- and I'm right behind that. Little Roberts: But it looks different now. The trees are gone or are those trees -- Bower: Those trees aren't there. Little Roberts: So, the landscaping isn't done yet. Bower: No. Oh, no. Nothing's been done like that. Huh-uh. Little Roberts: Because I -- I -- from my understanding -- and the applicant can clarify -- I think it's the side one that is be -- getting to be smaller, rather than one between your property. Bower: That's what I want to make sure of. And I appreciate you asking that, because I'm here to make sure that ours doesn't get lessened. I -- we need that space in there. Little Roberts: And that to me on the map looks like that is remaining, but when the applicant comes back up we will make sure that is clarified. Bower: That's what I'm trying to figure out. Thank you. Cavener: Thank you very much. Sonya, did you have anything you wanted to add before we -- Allen: I do. Thank you. I actually looked at Ms. Bower's property and she is directly to the south at the southwest corner of the site. So, she does have approximately 27 feet of landscaping in between their rear property line and this property's rear property line. Cavener: Thank you. Mr. Johnson, is there anybody else that signed up to testify? Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 10 of 21 Johnson: Mr. President, no. Cavener: Okay. This is a public hearing. Is there anybody else here in the room or online that would testify -- would like to testify? You are welcome to join us up front or use the raise your hand feature on Teams. And I haven't looked there, so I'm going to make sure. Okay. Nobody is raising their hand online. Nobody's wrestling to get up here to the front. Mr. Mussell, would you like to provide any closing comments? Mussell: Thank you. Yeah. I appreciate that Lindy came up to testify. So, regarding the trees along the south boundary, there was a tree. You can actually see the outline of it. There was actually a larger tree on that south boundary and we pruned it a couple times and it ended up dying, so we had to -- we had to remove it. We are planting new trees along that south boundary where those three trees are shown. So, this landscaping plan is mostly new landscaping. Our instructions to our landscaping designer was we want to screen those existing homes as much as possible. That's primarily achieved through like evergreen, like -- like skyrocket juniper type things that get big and bushy and block the view as much as possible. This fence that you see on the screen that was something I had shown to Lindy specifically in our meeting -- at the neighborhood meeting, because we were -- that was like the main focus of that meeting was what kind of fence can we have that would -- that would screen between this property and -- and the neighboring properties. So, this is something we committed to them to do in that meeting and it -- it seems to -- seemed to be acceptable at that time and I think that's all I have left to add. Cavener: Thank you, Mr. Mussell. Council, additional questions for the applicant? Whitlock: Mr. President? Cavener: Council Member Whitlock. Whitlock: Just a quick question on the southeast boundary moving north. It doesn't quite appear on this schematic to be 20 feet where the parking lot is. Mussell: Yeah. So, I think that's just a leftover artifact from -- you know, at one point we had a condition on the staff report to stub a cross-access to the east property that went away when we updated our landscaping plan. They didn't eliminate enough of it, but we will achieve the 20 foot buffer on the east boundary. Whitlock: Thank you. And, Mr. President, just to follow up, please. Cavener: Council Member Whitlock, please. Whitlock: And so this type of fence would go on three sides of the property? Mussell: That is -- that is our plan, yeah. Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 11 of 21 Cavener: Council, any additional questions? Mr. Mussell, mine I think stays kind of in the -- the landscape -- the reduced landscape buffer request to the west and your indication that you would maybe be open to reducing your amount of parking. Is that something you are supportive of doing? Is it something you are -- you know, would do it if -- if we weren't going to waive your -- your request and I think where -- at least where I come from is I was supportive of doing some modifications where we knew what was coming in. We knew it was going to be a school and some of those requests needed to -- in my opinion needed to be accepted to help support the goal of the school and the operational plan of the school. But this right now is a shall. It's hard for me to say this -- not needing that -- or supporting a reduced landscape buffer makes sense because of what was going to be operating hours, what's going to be going on there, the noise it's going to generate. Not knowing makes me a little reluctant to grant a reduced landscape buffer. I just -- I recognize you are trying to build this to invite somebody to come in, but do you feel like that you are going to need all of that parking? I would rather have there be landscape than asphalt that's not going to be used if you have got a use that's going to require more than the minimum required amount of parking for this facility I'm -- I'm interested in learning more. Mussell: Yeah. I mean I'm not anticipating a use that would require the 37 spaces. I do think if we eliminated all of the west boundary parking that would be potentially a problem, because that's a lot of parking spaces. I'm wondering if we could maybe do something in the middle, like approve the reduced landscape buffer for maybe a portion of the west western property, maybe 50 percent of it or something like that. I do have a partner here. I should check with him just to make sure we are all in agreement on whether that's something we are willing to do. Do you mind if we have that conversation? Cavener: Council? Give you a couple of minutes to -- to confer and I can at least maybe share some thoughts with Council and buy you a couple of minutes. So, no problem. Overton: Council President? Cavener: Council Member Overton. Overton: A comment while they are back there working. Just looking at the parking to the south and up against the building I believe it still is about 22 spots, which exceeds the city's required 16. Cavener: Council Member Overton, you were I think doing the same exercise I was, which was maybe hand counting to -- to make sure that we would still meet our minimum threshold. Council, where I -- I think is, you know, you kind of see at the bottom where the landscape buffer goes what I think is probably close to the -- the 20 feet and so it gives you some sense about how far it could go. I recognize that the applicant's trying to get two way access, you know, and certainly the -- the asphalt helps to create space certainly between the building use and -- and the residential neighbors. Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 12 of 21 1 just -- if given the choice between landscape or unused asphalt I'm going to choose landscape. But, Mr. Mussell is back and may have some more insight for us. Mussell: Yeah. So, I mean I don't -- I know adding conditions from the dais is a little bit not ideal, but, you know, if we -- I think we would be able to work with ten feet in some portions of this and I think, you know, if we can maybe restrict that eight foot ten to just a portion of it I think we would be okay with that. So, maybe say just approve the -- the reduced landscape buffer to eight foot ten in 50 -- 50 percent of the west boundary and, then, the other 50 percent maybe we go with ten feet. I'm just trying to think of ways to increase the landscaping requirements there without, you know, compromising the viability of the project. Strader: Council President? Cavener: Council Member Strader. Strader: Mr. Mussell, I think it would help -- oh, would you refresh our memory as to who your neighbors are to the west, what feedback you have had, how have you tried to reach out to them to dialogue? Mussell: Yeah. So, I guess I didn't speak a second ago. We have one neighbor to the west. At the very southern corner to the west we have a neighbor. Her name's Kathy. She has always been really easy to work with and supportive of the project and, you know, she has asked us to trim those trees back there a number of times and we have done that. And, actually, she has the -- the 20 foot next to her property anyway. North of that those neighbors have had ample opportunity, so they have had notifications for two neighborhood meetings, you know, for the previous project and for this project. They have had -- you know, in our -- our Planning and Zoning hearing last time was continued like two or three times. So, they had, you know, a handful of Planning and Zoning public hearings that they could have attended. They could have attended the last Planning and Zoning public hearing and then -- then the two City Council public hearings that we have had and we just haven't heard from them, so -- yeah. Other -- that -- that's kind of the extent of the opportunity that they have had. But, yeah, like most of our discussion has been with our neighbors to the south, including Lindy and Todd and then -- and, then, also, you know, heard a lot from the neighbors across Ustick Road. Strader: Okay. Thank you. Cavener: Council, any additional questions? All right. Thank you very much, Mr. Mussell. Council, just for the record I was curious, so I did type in the address into Google Maps, so I could see kind of what surrounds and at least on my screen there -- there is a house that was maybe called 3150 Timber Falls Way that has a pool that is right up next to the landscape -- would be the landscape buffer. So, it gives -- at least gives me a little flavor. There is not a residential use that's right up against it, but at least some outdoor recreation space that would be right up against it. Council, Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 13 of 21 purview? Deliberation? Additional questions for staff? How would you like to best move forward? Strader: Council President? Cavener: Council Woman Strader. Strader: I would be happy to share my thoughts. I -- I'm actually not as bothered about the reduced landscape buffer at this point on the west side. Actually, just based a little bit on the satellite photo actually as well as, again, I -- I feel like the neighbors have had a lot of opportunities to weigh in and -- and share their opinion. It looks to me like the landscaping -- at least the plantings and stuff that will go in will help quite a bit. Yeah. So, I -- I -- I don't feel as much of a need to reduce the parking necessarily on the west side personally at this point. I also feel like this is a much less intensive use than a school, which is what we were looking at here before. I feel like this is kind of a win-win from the neighbors' perspective, actually compared to -- again, it would have been a lot of intensive traffic at different times. Now you are going to hopefully have more of a drip through kind of consistently throughout the day. But if it does end up being a dentist office or an attorney or something I think that -- that seems like a really good fit compared to the school. So, I'm very supportive of the project as it was presented. Overton: Council President? Cavener: Council Member Overton. Overton: While I was willing to help the applicant do some of the parking spaces that was never a make or break it for me on this application. I -- I prefer this over what we saw last time. I think it's going to flow better. I think it's going to have much better times for how traffic comes and goes from this type of a business than we would have had before and I'm supportive of it at this point. Strader: Council President Cavener? Cavener: Council Vice-President Strader. Strader: I would be happy to make a motion that we close the public hearing at this time. Cavener: Motion to close the public hearing -- Little Roberts: Second. Cavener: Motion and seconded. Any discussion? All in favor of closing the public hearing say aye. Any opposed? The chair is an aye as well and we have closed the public hearing. Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 14 of 21 MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT. Strader: Council President Cavener? Cavener: Council Vice-President Strader. Strader: You know, just a couple thoughts and, then, I will -- I will make a motion to approve. Again, it feels like a nice project. I'm sorry that your other project fell through, but I think it actually works to the community's benefit overall. So, with that, after considering all staff, applicant, and public testimony, I move to approve File No. H-2024- 0063 as presented in the staff report for today's hearing date with the additional modification noting that the City Council will approve a reduced buffer to residential uses along the western boundary of the site from 20 feet to eight feet ten inches. Also noting that the applicant will be planting -- following the landscaping plan and planting the new trees on the southern border and in addition to that that they will be providing the fencing as described along the west, southern and eastern boundaries of the property. Overton: Council President, just a comment before we get a second. Cavener: The chair typically does second for the sake of conversation. If maybe, Councilman Overton, if you would make the second and, then, for discussion. Overton: Second for discussion. Cavener: Council Member Overton. Overton: Would the motion maker like to also include that the DA needs to include all future use is limited to professional services, healthcare and social services? Strader: Absolutely. Could not hurt the situation. Thank you. Overton: Second agrees. Cavener: Got a motion and a second for a modified motion. Any further discussion from Council? All right. Mr. Clerk, please call roll. Roll Call: Cavener, nay; Strader, yea; Overton, yea; Little Roberts, yea; Taylor, absent; Whitlock, yea. Cavener: Four ayes. One no. And the item passed. Thank you all for being here this evening. MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. ONE NAY. ONE ABSENT. Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 15 of 21 3. Public Hearing for Soldier Place Subdivision (SHP-2024-0002) by Kent Brown Planning Services, located at 1323 2 1/2 St. A. Request: Short Plat to subdivide an existing parcel consisting of 0.472 acres of land, into four (4) lots (3 building lots and 1 common lot) in the R-15 zoning district. Cavener: We will now move on to our last action item for the evening, a public hearing for Soldier Place Subdivision, SHP-2024-0002. We will begin this application with some amazing staff comments. Linda, I will turn it over to you. Ritter: Well, thank you. I love that introduction. So, tonight we are here -- have a request for short plat to subdivide an existing parcel into three buildable lots on .47 acres of land in the R-15 zoning district that is located at 1323 2nd and a half street. All right. There we go. The applicant intends to retain the existing single family attached home on two lots and construct an additional single family detached home and a secondary dwelling unit above the detached garage on the newly created lot. The lots range in size from 3,866 square feet to 6,268 square feet, resulting in a project density of 8.47 dwelling units per acre. Access to the property is provided from a common driveway via 2nd and a half street and the primary residence proposed for Lot 1 will take access from 2nd and a half street as shown on this common drive exhibit. So, it looks like the applicant is proposing a detached garage with an 800 square foot secondary dwelling unit above that garage. So, the applicant will be required to submit an application for the secondary dwelling to be reviewed and approved as it is not part of this application. The applicant will be required to comply with the specific use standards for secondary dwelling and compliance with these requirements will be -- will occur at the building permit submittal. These are pictures of the property as is now. So, this house is not part of the -- the development, but these are the homes that have been built on the -- the property that will be subdivided and this is Lot 1 and this is the common drive that goes to those properties and this is kind of a better view of that property. Pretty straightforward what is being requested. In talking with the applicant they are in agreement with the staff report, so at this time I will take any questions that Council may have. Cavener: Great. Thank you, Linda. Council, questions? All right. Not seeing any. I see the applicant is here. Good evening, Mr. Brown. Welcome. State your name and address and 15 minutes is for you. Brown: I guess I'm supposed to eat this is what I heard during the meeting. Kent Brown. 3161 East Springwood, Meridian, Idaho. Soldier Place -- I just asked my client -- I said why did you pick this name and he -- he has a grandson -- grandson and a son both of them recently in the military, recently come back and they are going to live here. I would say that that's probably the reason that he has been willing to kind of endure this process. As -- as you are well aware I do lots of subdivisions and this has been one of the most difficult ones I have done. What you would think for an in-fill where we are trying to get one more lot that it wouldn't be that big a deal and it's not Linda, You know, Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 16 of 21 Linda is kind of a troublemaker, but she hasn't been on this case. What it is is that this area is in flux. So, it's down the street from Cole Christian. There is no sidewalk in the area. They -- they want sidewalk and yet the plan is to rip up the street and put sewer in it and today the sewer runs behind those two -- that existing building that is in the -- the west side of the site that is at the end of the hammerhead turnaround. So, we used to call them alley sewers. It's clay pipe and not in the best condition and the condition as we talked with Public Works was that they wanted a sewer line to go out to two and a half street where they are not going to be for six plus years for that to be done and, you know, how do you do that? So, with some creativity we are going to go connect to that sewer and allow the -- the -- the homes that are existing and the proposed one on the other lot to service off of the alley. At the same time someday in the future -- 2031 when they finally get the street out to two and a half street we -- over here -- can you do it for me, Linda? We are going to go -- the part that's not a part of our development, we are going to go down that street and we are going to run a sewer line out to two and a half street. So, that sewer line will be active for the portion that's up next to the existing building and, then, in the future we will put a plug in, not connect to the one that's behind us and come out to the street. So, either Mr. -- Mr. Hill and I are two old men that, you know, get a project and we are trying to move forward, but this has had a lot of challenges. A lot more expensive than I think either one of us thought that it would be putting in a sewer -- sewer line. There is an existing one we -- we expected just to connect to the old one. We didn't know anything about the future sewer going in and so we have been working with Public Works over and over again and we -- we have designed the sewer. Public Works likes it. We have designed our frontage with ACHD and they promise that they are not going to RIP up our sidewalks someday in the future, which I -- I didn't notice that taking place in downtown Meridian and what other renovations to your sewer system, water system down, but we will see. It's been a challenge. We are in agreement with the conditions of approval and ask that you approve it so that he can get building permit and get his son on that property that's not built and allow his -- his grandson already lives there, so -- Cavener: Thank you. Council, any questions for the applicant? Cavener: All right. Not seeing any questions. Brown: Thank you. Cavener: Mr. Brown, we will call you back up here in a minute. This is a public hearing. Mr. Johnson, do we have anybody who signed up to testify? Johnson: Mr. President, we did not. Cavener: Okay. Not seeing anyone signed up to testify. Again this is a public hearing. Is there anybody in the room or online that would like to testify? If so, please, come up to the podium or use the raise your hand feature online. Not seeing anyone. Mr. Brown, any final comments? Waive final comments? What would you like to do? Sounds like the applicant is waiving final comments. So, Council, turn it over to you. Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 17 of 21 Overton: Mr. President? Cavener: Council Member Overton. Overton: I do notice that we have Public Works in the house and I don't know if they could go over from the city view of everything that Kent has just explained to us and tell us if we are -- if -- if everything that Kent just told us matches up with the city's plan in the future. Cavener: Good evening, Warren. Thanks for joining us. Stewart: Thank you. Thank you. Councilman Cavener and the rest of the Council men and women and I'm more than happy to answer any questions that you may have on this and, yes, everything that Kent said is pretty consistent. I didn't hear anything as was walking down here, but other than that it's pretty consistent. We do have a project in the ten year CFP to put a brand new sewer line down two and a half street. The existing sewer line is in -- and I wouldn't even call it an alleyway, it's just in the backyards of the existing houses along there and we don't even have an easement through some of that. So, our ability to operate and maintain that into the future is not good at all. So, we are going to replace that at some point in the future. That was a concern when these came in, because they wanted to get sewer service. The only service we had at the moment was that very dilapidated and difficult sewer that was going to be eliminated and they have worked with us to find a temporary solution to allow them to connect to that, but also to find a permanent solution that will allow them pretty seamlessly to go back out into two and a half street as soon as we get that done. So, I will stand for any questions that you may have. Cavener: Thanks, Warren. Overton: Mr. President? Cavener: Councilman Overton. Overton: So, Warren, I just want to -- I really want to just make sure that while we are all in the room together that we all understand that we are looking at an application that's going off a very old sewer line and that it's going to be a number of years before we get a new state-of-the-art sewer line that we would, then, have them hook up to, so -- that was the main reason I wanted you to come up is to reiterate where we are at, how we are doing it and the fact that it's going to take a number of years before we get that sewer built. I appreciate it. Strader: Council President? And, Warren, if you don't mind staying for a second. Cavener: Council Member Strader. Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 18 of 21 Strader: Just wanted to make sure -- you are comfortable that the conditions of approval cover us in terms of that transition at the appropriate time when we do bring the sewer line that they will connect. Stewart: Yeah. They are going to actually stub it clear out to the right of way. So, when the city builds the sewer main we will build the connection -- the piece that connects to them, so -- Strader: Perfect. Thank you. Cavener: Great. Any additional questions? All right. Thanks, Warren. Appreciate it. All right. Council, any further questions for staff? A motion is always in order. Little Roberts: Mr. President? Cavener: Council Member Little Roberts. Little Roberts: Mr. President, I would move that we close the public hearing. Overton: Second. Cavener: Moved and seconded we close the public hearing. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Any opposed? Chair is aye. The motion passes. MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT. Little Roberts: Mr. President? Cavener: Council Member Little Roberts. Little Roberts: If we don't have any discussion, I would move that we approve Soldier Place Subdivision, 2024-0002 with staff -- staff and our comments. Overton: Second. Cavener: It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? I will just say I always look for an opportunity to vote no on an application Mr. Brown brings. I was moved to do that when he tried to poke a joke at me while I'm trying to chair the meeting, but this project means a lot to you, sir, so I will -- I will keep my personal opinions to myself tonight. Mr. Johnson, feel free to call roll. Roll Call: Cavener, yea; Strader, yea; Overton, yea; Little Roberts, yea; Taylor, absent; Whitlock, yea. Cavener: All ayes and the motion carried. Thank you all for being with us this evening. Good luck with your project. Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 19 of 21 MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT. ORDINANCES [Action Item] 4. Second and Third Reading of Ordinance 25-2075: Repealing and replacing Title 2, Meridian City Code, regarding commissions and committees; amending Meridian City Code section 1-6-5, regarding Compensation Committee; amending Meridian City Code section 1-7- 9, regarding Compensation Committee; repealing Meridian City Code Section 1-7-11, regarding Meridian Districting Committee and City Council districts; repealing Meridian City Code section 10-7-11, regarding Impact Fee Advisory Committee; repealing conflicting ordinances; and providing an effective date. Cavener: Moving on to our Ordinance section. Item 4. Second and third reading of Ordinance 25-2075. Mr. Johnson, I will turn it over to you. Johnson: Thank you, Mr. President. This is an ordinance repealing and replacing Title 2 of Meridian City Code, regarding commissions and committees; amending Meridian City Code Section 1-6-5, regarding Compensation Committee; amending Meridian City Code Section 1-7-9, regarding Compensation Committee; repealing Meridian City Code Section 1-7-11, regarding Meridian Districting Committee and City Council districts; repealing Meridian City Code Section 10-7-11, regarding Impact Fee Advisory Committee; repealing conflicting ordinances; and providing an effective date. Cavener: We have all had the chance to hear this introduced. Would anybody like to hear this ordinance read in its entirety? If not for a motion. Overton: Mr. President? Cavener: Council Member Overton. Overton: This was a combined reading of second and third reading of this ordinance and at this moment I would like to make a motion to approve Ordinance 25-2075. Little Roberts: Second. Cavener: It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? Just real quick, Council, I want to commend you and our legal staff on this. I think we have moved into a very good process with these code changes, giving ample time to review, ample time for the public to provide feedback. I know it is probably not efficient from a time standpoint, it feels like we have been talking about this one for months, but I think a slow and steady pace is the appropriate approach. Just want to thank you for being supportive of that. With that, Mr. Clerk, feel free to call roll. Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 20 of 21 Roll Call: Cavener, yea; Strader, yea; Overton, yea; Little Roberts, yea; Taylor, absent; Whitlock, yea. Cavener: All ayes. Motion passes. MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT. 5. Ordinance No. 25-2077: An ordinance (Addison Circle Subdivision — H-2024-0040) annexing a parcel of land located in the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 33, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, more particularly described in Exhibit "A"; rezoning 1.87 acres of such real property from RUT (Rural Urban Transition) to the R-8 (Medium-Density Residential) zoning district; directing city staff to alter all applicable use and area maps as well as the official zoning maps and all official maps depicting the boundaries and the zoning districts of the City of Meridian in accordance with this ordinance; providing that copies of this ordinance shall be filed with the Ada County Assessor, the Ada County Treasurer, the Ada County Recorder, and the Idaho State Tax Commission, as required by law; repealing conflicting ordinances; and providing an effective date. Cavener: Move on to Item 5. Ordinance 25-2077. Turn this over to Mr. Johnson. Johnson: Thank you, Mr. President. It's an ordinance Addison Circle Subdivision, H- 2024-0040, annexing a parcel of land located in the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 33, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, Boise meridian, Ada county, Idaho, more particularly described in Exhibit "A"; rezoning 1.87 acres of such real property from RUT to R-8 zoning district; directing city staff to alter all applicable use and area maps as well as the official map and zoning maps and all official maps depicting the boundaries and the zoning districts of the City of Meridian in accordance with this ordinance; providing that copies of this ordinance shall be filed with the Ada County Assessor, the Ada County Treasurer, the Ada County Recorder, and the Idaho State Tax Commission, as required by law; repealing conflicting ordinances; and providing an effective date. Cavener: We have had the opportunity to hear. This was introduced by our clerk. Would anybody like this ordinance read its entirety? Seeing none, Council, for a motion. Overton: Mr. President? Cavener: Councilman Overton. Overton: I would like to make a motion that we approve Ordinance No. 25-2077. Meridian City Council March 11,2025 Page 21 of 21 Little Roberts: Second. Cavener: It has been moved and seconded. Any discussion? Mr. Johnson, feel free to call Roll. Roll Call: Cavener, yea; Strader, yea; Overton, yea; Little Roberts, yea; Taylor, absent; Whitlock, yea. Cavener: All ayes. The motion passes. MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT. FUTURE MEETING TOPICS Cavener: Future meeting topics. Council have anything flagged? Okay. Council, maybe just two quick indulgences if you will. Just want to commend our -- our police and fire. We have been getting updates about the many calls that you guys have been on the past couple weeks. I know that you guys are being sought for your help and assistance on a fairly -- more frequent beyond regular basis. Just want to pass on our appreciation to you and your colleagues for all the great work that you do. And, then, Council just real quick, this is going to get me going. Wow. Tomorrow is -- ooh, did not expect -- my son's 18th birthday and when I came to very first work for the city he was just 15 months and it's hard to believe that tomorrow he is turning 18 and I just -- wow, this was not expected. Apologies. I just want to wish my son a very happy 18th birthday. So, thank you for that, Council. Wow, I did not realize I was going to need tissues tonight. But we vacated the Executive Session. So, Council, a motion to adjourn. Strader: I move that we adjourn. Little Roberts: Second. Cavener: Motion -- motion and second. All in favor? Aye. We are adjourned MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE ABSENT. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:53 P.M. (AUDIO RECORDING ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS) MAYOR ROBERT SIMISON 3-25-2025 ATTEST: CHRIS JOHNSON - CITY CLERK 3-25-2025 E IDIAN;--- /hl R AGENDA ITEM Public Forum - Future Meeting Topics The Public are invited to sign up in advance of the meeting at www.meridiancity.org/forum to address elected officials regarding topics of general interest or concern of public matters. Comments specific to an active land use/development applications are not permitted during this time. By law, no decisions can be made on topics presented at the Public Forum. However, City Council may request the topic be added to a future meeting agenda for further discussion or action. The Mayor may also direct staff to provide followup assistance regarding the matter. 1 3 I CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC FORUM SIGN-IN SHEET a Date: March 11, 2025 Please sign in below if you wish to address the Mayor and City Council and provide a brief description of your topic. Please observe the following rules of the Public Forum: • DO NOT: o Discuss active applications or proposals pending before Planning and Zoning or City Council o Complain about city staff, individuals, business or private matters • DO o When it is your turn to speak, state your name and address first o Observe a 3-minute time limit (you may be interrupted if your topic is deemed inappropriate for this forum) Name print)(pleasep nt) Brief Description of Discussion Topic E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Public Hearing for Ordinance 25-2075, Updates to Title 2, Meridian City Code, Regarding Commissions and Committees PUBLIC HEARING SIGN IN SHEET DATE: March 11, 2025 ITEM # 1 PROJECT NAME: Ordinance 25-2075 Updates to Title 2 Meridian p , City Code, Regarding Committee and Commissions I wish to testify Your Full Name Your Full Address Representing (mark x (Please Print) HOA? if yes) 1 - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 25- BY THE CITY COUNCIL: CAVENER, LITTLE ROBERTS, OVERTON, STRADER, TAYLOR,WHITLOCK AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 2, MERIDIAN CITY CODE, REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES; AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 1-6-5, REGARDING COMPENSATION COMMITTEE; AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 1-7-9, REGARDING COMPENSATION COMMITTEE; REPEALING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 1-7-11, REGARDING MERIDIAN DISTRICTING COMMITTEE AND CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS; REPEALING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 10-7-11, REGARDING IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,the City of Meridian's 2021-2025 Strategic Plan includes this goal: "[U]pdate ordinances and simplify processes in order to improve effectiveness and provide premier services to our citizens," and one of the enumerated strategies supporting this goal is to "perform a complete review of all ordinances, codes and policies in the City of Meridian to assess their value and relevance to the community"; WHEREAS,the City Attorney's Office, with input from the Arts Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Solid Waste Advisory Commission, and staff providing support to these commissions as well as to the Board of Adjustment and the Impact Fee Advisory Committee, has proposed the following changes to Title 2; WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the proposed changes will establish uniformity in the structure and substantive provisions of Title 2; consolidate redundant provisions; incorporate, rather than reiterate, relevant code provisions; clarify language and the applicability of laws regarding governmental transparency; and remove references to outdated functions or operational functions that are now handled by City staff, and WHEREAS, for these reasons, City Council finds that the changes to Title 2 as set forth in this ordinance will serve the Strategic Plan goal as set forth above; NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,ADA COUNTY,IDAHO: Section 1. That Title 2, Meridian City Code, shall be repealed, and replaced with the following: Title 2 - COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES CHAPTER 1.—ADVISORY COMMISSIONS. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE I 2-1-1.—Advisory Commissions. A. All advisory commissions. The following provisions shall apply to all advisory commissions, which shall be defined as commissions created by City Council for the purpose of advising the Mayor and City Council on specific subjects,pursuant to and as enumerated in this chapter. Advisory commissions shall include the Meridian Arts Commission, the Historic Preservation Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Solid Waste Advisory Commission, and the Transportation Commission. B. Creation of advisory commissions. Advisory Commissions may be established by ordinance, and may be eliminated by repealing the establishing ordinance. C. Duties and authority of advisory commissions. 1. The advisory commissions shall be recommending bodies, and shall make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council, within the scope of each commission's respective duties, as set forth in this chapter. 2. Each advisory commission shall adopt bylaws for the proper conduct of the commission's business. All commission bylaws are subject to approval by the Mayor and City Council after recommendation by the Commission. 3. Annually, each advisory commission shall elect a chair and vice chair, who shall serve in such roles for twelve (12) months. 4. In addition to duties set forth in the respective commission bylaws, the chair of each commission shall submit an annual report to the Mayor and City Council regarding the Commission's activities and accomplishments. 5. Volunteer commissioners are not and shall not be authorized to enter into any contract on behalf of the City, to apply for or accept any grant or other funds on behalf of the City, or to make any verbal or written agreement binding the commission or the City. Subject to City policy, City staff may apply for or accept grant or other funds on behalf of the City and/or in the name of a commission or committee. 6. Volunteer commissioners are not and shall not be authorized to enter private property, buildings, or structures in the performance of their official duties without the prior, express consent of the owner or occupant thereof. 7. Advisory commissions and the respective commissioners thereof shall comply with the Idaho open meetings laws, Idaho Public Records Act, and Idaho Ethics in Government laws. D. Advisory commission membership and qualifications. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 2 1. Commission members shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council on a vote of a majority of the City Council members, and commission members may, in like manner,be removed or replaced. 2. Each commission shall consist of up to nine (9) members. 3. Commissioners shall be over eighteen (18) years of age at the time of appointment, except that one (1)member of each commission may be designated to represent youth, which commissioner may be under eighteen(18) years of age. 4. All Commission members and the officers thereof shall be volunteers, and shall serve the City without compensation for such service. This shall not apply to City staff appointed to a commission within the scope of their employment . 5. Each commissioner's term shall be three (3) years, except that each youth commissioner's term shall be one (1) year. 6. A commissioner may be appointed to a partial term to complete a vacating commissioner's term, or when a new seat is established. 7. If a commission seat is or will be vacant, the Mayor's Office shall publicly notice the opportunity to apply for the seat. The incumbent commissioner may reapply for the seat. 8. Commissioners may serve up to two (2) consecutive full terms without separate approval. A third or successive term must be approved by a unanimous vote of the full City Council. A partial term shall not count as a term for the purpose of this provision. 9. The mayor shall remove any commissioner who misses one-half(%2) of the meetings held by the commission to which such commissioner was appointed in any calendar year, as of December 31. E. Budget; expenditures; staff support. 1. City Council may provide funds for an advisory commission's activities through the budgetary process. 2. Any expenditures or contracts related to a commission's activities shall be administered by the designated City staff member assigned to the commission, subject to City policy. No volunteer commissioner shall be authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the City, including those related to services, goods, or the acceptance of grant funds. 3. The City Attorney or designee shall be assigned to each commission to provide legal advice and support, and designated staff member(s) shall be assigned to each commission to provide administrative and operational support. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 3 F. Meetings. Regular meetings of advisory commissions shall be held at Meridian City Hall, at the date and time specified by City Code. If the regular meeting date falls on a holiday, City election day, or primary or general election day, the meeting shall be canceled or rescheduled, as the chair directs. If a quorum of the commission is not available for a regularly scheduled meeting, the meeting may be postponed to a different date and time, or may be canceled. 2-1-2. Arts Commission. A. Establishment;purpose. There is hereby established the Meridian Arts Commission, the purpose of which shall be to advise the Mayor, City Council, and City staff on matters regarding Meridian's arts and cultural resources, the City's aesthetic environment, and the development of economic, educational, recreation, and tourism opportunities within Meridian through the advancement of publicly accessible arts and cultural enrichment. B. Duties and powers. The Arts Commission shall be authorized to support,provide input, represent the public interest, and make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City staff regarding: 1. The needs of the Meridian community with regard to the arts. 2. The importance of publicly accessible arts and culture, and their benefits to the community. 3. The aesthetic aspects of works of art or public monuments to be installed by the City of Meridian. 4. Provide input and advice to City staff on operational functions related to the arts. 5. The development of, and provide general information and encouragement to, the city's cultural organizations, artists, institutions and community organizations sponsoring arts activities. 6. City policies and activities to advance publicly accessible arts and cultural enrichment in the City. 7. The adoption of a strategic plan for the arts in Meridian. 8. The management and disbursement of funds dedicated to City arts programming. 9. Matters relevant to the commission's purpose in provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan and other planning processes undertaken by local, State, or Federal agencies. 10. The development, growth, and preservation of the City's art resources, a receptive climate for the arts, and self-sustaining arts programs within Meridian. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 4 C. Qualifications. All members of the Arts Commission shall have an interest, competence, or knowledge in the arts. D. Meetings. The Arts Commission shall convene regular meetings at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at 3:30 p.m., on the second Thursday of each month. 2-1-3. Historic Preservation Commission. A. Establishment;purpose. There is hereby established a Historic Preservation Commission, the purpose of which shall be to advise the Mayor, City Council, and City staff on matters regarding the identification, evaluation, designation, documentation, and protection of buildings, sites, areas, structures, and artifacts which reflect significant elements of Meridian's historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural heritage. B. Duties and powers. The Historic Preservation Commission shall be authorized to support, provide input, represent the public interest, and make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City staff regarding: 1. Surveys of local historic properties in Meridian and Meridian's impact area for the purpose of documenting and identifying significant historic properties, including those potentially eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. 2. The nominations of properties in Meridian and Meridian's impact area to the National Register of Historic Places. 3. Methods and procedures necessary to preserve, restore, maintain and operate historic properties in Meridian and Meridian's impact area. 4. Educational and interpretive programs on historic preservation and historic properties in Meridian. 5. Matters relevant to the commission's purpose in provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan and other planning processes undertaken by local, State, or Federal agencies. 6. Opportunities and actions that may further the protection, enhancement, and preservation of historic properties. 7. The preservation of buildings, sites, areas, structures, and artifacts which reflect significant elements of Meridian's historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural heritage. C. Qualifications. All members of the Historic Preservation Commission shall have a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in history or historic preservation. At least two (2)members should have professional training or experience in the disciplines of ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 5 architecture, history, architectural history, urban planning, archaeology, engineering, law, or other professions related to historic preservation. D. Meetings. The Historic Preservation Commission shall convene regular meetings at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at 4:30 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month except November and December. 2-1-3. Parks and Recreation Commission. A. Establishment;purpose. There is hereby established a Parks and Recreation Commission,the purpose of which shall be to advise the Mayor and the City Council on matters regarding the City parks system and recreational programming. B. Duties and powers. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall be authorized to support, provide input, represent the public interest, and make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City staff regarding: 1. The design of City parks, pathways, and related facilities. 2. Recreational programming and activities. 3. The future growth, development and regulation of park,playground, and recreation facilities of the city. 4. Facility rules and regulations. 5. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan and any subsequent updates or revisions. 6. Matters relevant to the commission's purpose in provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan and other planning processes undertaken by local, State, or Federal agencies. 7. The development, growth, maintenance, and improvement of City parks,pathways, and recreational facilities. C. Qualifications. All members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall have a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in parks, pathways, open spaces, sports, or recreation. All members shall reside within City limits, except that one (1) or two (2) members may reside in the area of impact. D. Meetings. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall convene regular meetings at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at 4:00 p.m., on the second Wednesday of each month. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 6 2-1-3. Solid Waste Advisory Commission. A. Establishment;purpose. There is hereby established a Solid Waste Advisory Commission, the purpose of which shall be to advise the Mayor, City Council, and Public Works Department staff on matters regarding solid waste collection and disposal. B. Duties and powers. The Solid Waste Advisory Commission shall be authorized to support, provide input, represent the public interest, and make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City staff regarding: 1. Ordinances,policies, and fees related to the City's solid waste collection system and disposal services. 2. Programs and projects that promote and improve residential and commercial solid waste management practices that help divert waste from the landfill. 3. Solid waste initiatives and concerns brought forth by citizens of Meridian or franchisee, and provide recommendations on such matters to City staff. 4. Management and disbursement of funds in the Community Recycling Fund program. 5. Matters relevant to the commission's purpose in provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan and other planning processes undertaken by local, State, or Federal agencies. 6. The development of solid waste initiatives that promote clean, safe, cost-effective solid waste management within Meridian. C. Qualifications. All members of the Solid Waste Advisory Commission shall be residents of the City of Meridian and shall have a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in solid waste management. One member shall be under eighteen (18) years of age at the time of appointment to represent youth. A representative of the current solid waste franchisee shall serve as an ex officio member. D. Meetings. The Solid Waste Advisory Commission shall convene regular meetings at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at 4:00 p.m., on the fourth Wednesday of each month. 2-1-4. Transportation Commission. A. Establishment;purpose. There is hereby established a transportation commission, the purposes of which shall be to provide a forum for cooperation, coordination,planning, and communication between the City and citizens and organizations concerned with transportation planning and the safe and efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic throughout the community, and to advise the Mayor, City Council, and City staff on matters regarding transportation in Meridian. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 7 B. Duties and powers. The Transportation Commission shall be authorized to support,provide input, represent the public interest, and make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City staff regarding: 1. Policies, programs, and issues related to traffic safety and transportation matters affecting Meridian. 2. Motorist, pedestrian, and bicyclist concerns or issues referred to the commission by City Council, other political bodies, or City staff that relate to transportation safety. 3. An annual list of the highest priority roadway, intersection,bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects for inclusion in state, regional and local transportation funding programs, such as the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) long range transportation plan, Ada County Highway District(ACHD)'s capital improvements plan, and Idaho Transportation Department(ITD)'s long range vision/plan. 4. The annual budget and five-year work plan prepared by the Ada County Highway District. 5. Matters relevant to the commission's purpose in provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan and other planning processes undertaken by local, State, or Federal agencies. C. Qualifications. All members of the Transportation Commission shall have an interest, competence, or knowledge in matters relating to transportation planning and traffic safety. Commission membership shall be comprised of. Four(4) Meridian citizens residing within city limits, one position of which may be designated to represent youth; three (3)Meridian business owners or employees of a business in Meridian; and two (2) individuals with technical expertise and/or education in a transportation-related field. The four(4) Meridian citizens should, if possible, represent different geographic areas of Meridian. Nonvoting ex officio members shall include representatives from the Ada County Highway District, Idaho Transportation Department, Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho, Valley Regional Transit, and West Ada School District. D. Meetings. The Transportation Commission shall convene regular meetings at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at 3:30 p.m., on the first Monday of each month. CHAPTER 2.—STATUTORY COMMISSIONS. 2-2-1.—Statutory commissions. A. All statutory commissions. The following provisions shall apply to all statutory commissions, which shall be defined as commissions created and governed pursuant to Idaho Code. Statutory commissions shall include the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 8 B. Creation of statutory commissions. Each statutory commission shall be established as required by the applicable provisions of Idaho Code. C. Duties and authority of statutory commissions. 1. Statutory commissions shall be authorized to act within the scope of each commission's respective duties, as set forth in this chapter, the applicable provisions of Meridian City Code, and the applicable provisions of Idaho Code. 2. Volunteer commissioners are not and shall not be authorized to enter into any contract on behalf of the City, to apply for or accept any grant or other funds on behalf of the City, or to make any verbal or written agreement binding the commission or the City. 3. Volunteer commissioners are not and shall not be authorized to enter private property, buildings, or structures in the performance of their official duties without the prior, express consent of the owner or occupant thereof. 4. Statutory commissions and the respective commissioners thereof shall comply with the Idaho open meetings laws, Idaho Public Records Act, and Idaho Ethics in Government laws. 5. Each statutory commission shall adopt bylaws for the proper conduct of business. D. Statutory commission membership and qualifications. 1. Commission members shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by majority vote of the City Council. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner. Commission members may be removed for cause by a majority vote of City Council. 2. A commissioner may be appointed to a partial term to complete a vacating commissioner's term, or when a new seat is established. 3. Commissioners shall be over eighteen (18) years of age at the time of appointment. 4. All Commission members and the officers thereof shall be volunteers, and shall serve the City without compensation for such service. E. Officers. At the first meeting of each calendar year, each statutory commission shall elect a chair and vice chair. The chair shall run each meeting, and the vice chair shall act as the chair in the event of the chair's absence. F. Budget; expenditures; staff support. 1. City Council may provide a budget for a statutory commission's activities through the budgetary process. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 9 2. Any expenditures or contracts related to a commission's activities shall be administered, by the designated City staff member assigned to the commission, subject to the City's policies. No volunteer commissioner shall be authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the City, including those related to services, goods, or the acceptance of grant funds. 3. The City Attorney or designee shall be assigned to each commission to provide legal advice and support, and designated staff member(s) shall be assigned to each commission to provide administrative and operational support. 2-2-2.—Planning and Zoning Commission. A. Establishment;purpose; duties;powers. There is hereby established the Planning and Zoning Commission, the purpose of which shall be to advise the Mayor, City Council, and City staff regarding land use matters, and/or make decisions regarding land use matters. pursuant to the authority in, and for the purpose of fulfilling the duties set forth in Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code (the Local Land Use Planning Act) and Title 11, Meridian City Code (the Unified Development Code). B. Qualifications; term. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have at least three (3), but no more than nine (9)members. At least one (1)member must be a resident of the City impact area, outside the corporate limits; must have resided in Ada County for at least two (2) years prior to appointment; and must remain a resident of the City impact area during the member's entire term on the Commission. The other members must each be residents of the City of Meridian, must have resided in Ada County for at least two (2) years and in the City of Meridian for at least one (1) year prior to appointment, and must remain a resident of the City of Meridian during their entire term on the Commission. Each member's term shall be three (3) years. No person shall serve more than two (2) full consecutive terms without specific approval by a two-thirds' vote of City Council. C. Meetings. The regular meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be held at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, on the first and third Thursday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. 2-2-3. Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee. A. Establishment;purpose; duties;powers. There is hereby established the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee,pursuant to the authority in, and for the purpose of fulfilling the duties set forth in Idaho Code section 67-8205. The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity and is established to: 1. Assist the City in adopting land use assumptions; 2. Review the capital improvements plan and proposed amendments, and provide written comments; ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 10 3. Monitor and evaluate implementation of the capital improvements plan; 4. File periodic reports, at least annually, with respect to the capital improvements plan and report to the City any perceived inequities in implementing the plan or imposing the development impact fees; and 5. Advise the City of the need to update or revise land use assumptions, the capital improvements plan, and development impact fees. B. Qualifications; term. The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee shall have a minimum of five (5)members. Two (2) or more members shall be active in the business of development, building or real estate. Employees or officials acting in their official capacity for a governmental entity shall not be appointed as members of the committee. All members of the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee must reside within Meridian city limits. Each member's term shall be three (3) years. No person shall serve more than two (2) full consecutive terms without specific approval by a two-thirds' vote of City Council. C. Meetings. The regular meetings of the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee shall be held at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho. The Chief Financial Officer shall convene a meeting of the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee at least annually. CHAPTER 3. — COMMITTEES. 2-3-1.—Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases, and derivations thereof, shall be defined as follows: A. Ad hoc committee means an informally organized group of citizens, City staff, and/or elected officials; convened by the Mayor, City Council, or City staff as needed; for the purpose of taking a specific action or providing input to the Mayor, City Council, or City staff on a specific subject. B. Standing committee means a subagency of the City enumerated in this chapter or other City ordinance; created by the Mayor, City Council, or City staff for the purposes set forth in the committee's enabling ordinance. Standing committees shall include the Meridian Districting Committee, Compensation Committee, and Utility Billing Review Committee. 2-3-2.—All committees. The following provisions shall apply to all City committees: A. Establishment. The Mayor and the Directors are authorized to establish ad hoc committees, or convene standing committees as set forth in this chapter. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE I I B. Transparent and Ethical Government. Both standing and ad hoc committees shall be subject to the Idaho Public Records Act, and their members to the Idaho Ethics in Government laws and Title 18, Chapter 13, Idaho Code (regarding bribery and corruption). Standing committees are subagencies of the City, created by ordinance, and are therefore subject to the open meetings laws. C. Selection of members. Except as otherwise provided, committee members shall be selected by the Mayor, City Council, or City staff, and shall serve at the pleasure of same. D. Members are volunteers. All committee members shall be volunteers, and shall serve the City without compensation for such service. This shall not apply to City staff appointed to a committee within the scope of their employment. E. Expiration. A committee shall expire when its purpose is completed, or, in the case of ad hoc committees, when the Mayor or Director determines that the committee is no longer necessary. F. Staff support. Designated staff member(s) may be assigned to each committee to provide administrative and operational support. The City Attorney or designee may attend committee meetings to provide legal advice and support. 2-3-3.—Standing committees. The following provisions shall apply to all Standing Committees: A. Appointment of members. The Mayor shall, with the approval of the City Council, appoint members to standing committees. The term of such appointments shall be one (1) year, or for the period necessary to achieve the purpose for which the committee is convened, whichever is shorter. Should a vacancy occur on a standing committee, the vacancy shall be filled in like manner as soon thereafter as practicable. B. Officers. At the initial meeting of the committee, the Committee members shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair. 1. The Chair shall be a voting member of the committee and shall hold the same rights and privileges as any other committee member. The decisions, statements, and/or actions of the Chair shall obligate, commit, and/or represent the committee only insofar as the committee has specifically authorized. The Chair's duties shall include: a. Preparing meeting agendas in cooperation with the City Clerk or designee; b. Presiding over all meetings, and c. Signing all documents requiring an official signature on behalf of the committee. 2. The Vice-Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in the absence of the Chair, and such other duties as may be delegated by the Chair. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 12 3. A special election may be held at any time to fill a vacancy of the office of Chair or Vice- Chair. 4. The Chair shall propose, and the committee members shall adopt, a timeline of meetings and actions to timely complete the committee's work. C. Agenda. The agenda for all meetings shall be prepared by the Chair in consultation with the City Clerk or designee. The City Clerk or designee shall assist the Chair with scheduling meetings,posting meeting and agenda notices, preparing meeting minutes, and distributing agendas, minutes, and other materials to committee members prior to each meeting. D. Quorum. A majority of currently appointed committee members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. E. Voting. Each voting member shall be entitled to one (1)vote on any matter. Except as otherwise designated herein, the vote of the majority of the voting members present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall effectuate any decision. Voting shall be verbal and on the record; proxy voting, secret voting, and written voting shall not be permitted. F. Meetings. Except as otherwise provided, scheduling of public hearings, public comment, or presentations before a committee shall be at the discretion of the Chair. The Chair may set rules to maximize efficiency and productivity of meetings, including setting a time limit for comments or presentations. 2-3-4. Meridian Districting Committee. A. Establishment;purpose. There is hereby established the Meridian Districting Committee, the purpose of which shall be to establish six (6) City Council districts and assign one (1) City Council seat to represent each City Council district, in accordance with applicable laws, available federal decennial census data, and principles of districting as are or may be established by law,policy, and custom governing the same. B. Duties and powers. The Meridian Districting Committee shall: 1. Evaluate and apply federal decennial census data regarding the City of Meridian in order to establish six (6) City Council districts pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 50-707A; Title 1, Chapter 7, Meridian City Code; and all other applicable provisions of local, state, and federal law. 2. Assign City Council seats, numbering 1 through 6, to the corresponding numbered City Council districts,pursuant to this Chapter. 3. Act independently to make decisions regarding designating and numbering City Council districts, without regard for the residency of elected officials or candidates running for municipal office of the City of Meridian. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 13 4. Consult resources and experts in demographics and population distribution, including, without limitation, the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho, the United States Census Bureau, and their delegees and staff, as needed or desired. 5. Consult resources and experts in districting and apportionment, including, without limitation, the Idaho Secretary of State, the Idaho Commission for Reapportionment, the Ada County Clerk, and the delegees and staff thereof, as needed or desired. 6. Consult City of Meridian Geographic Information System and Planning staff for information and assistance with establishment of City Council districts and the preparation of maps. 7. Consult the City Attorney or designee regarding compliance with applicable Idaho Code and Meridian City Code provisions. C. Membership qualifications. The Meridian Districting Committee shall be established as follows: 1. In addition to the names of the appointed members, the resolution shall include the following directives to the City Clerk: a. Directing the City Clerk to convene the Meridian Districting Committee. b. Directing the City Clerk to post on the City of Meridian website the agenda and minutes of the Meridian Districting Committee meetings, as well as the census data used by the Meridian Districting Committee in the course of its charge under this section. 2. Voting members of the Meridian Districting Committee shall include six (6) Meridian residents from diverse geographic areas of Meridian, to include at least one (1) individual who resides south of Interstate 84, one (1) individual who resides north of Ustick Road, one (1) individual who resides west of Meridian Road, and one (1) individual who resides east of Meridian Road. The six (6) Committee members shall be voting members, and shall serve without salary or compensation for their service. 3. The Meridian Districting Committee shall include the following ex-officio, non-voting members: a. The City of Meridian Geographic Information System Manager or designee; b. The City of Meridian Planning Manager or designee; and c. The Ada County Clerk or designee. 4. The Meridian Districting Committee may include the following ex-officio, non-voting members, as may be hired by the City of Meridian: a statistician, a cartographer, and/or any other experts whose services may be helpful in the discharge of the Meridian Districting Committee's responsibilities. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 14 D. Ineligible for candidacy. A person who has served on the Meridian Districting Committee shall be ineligible to run for a Meridian City Council seat for five (5) years following such service. E. Duties and powers. The following process shall apply to the establishment of City Council districts: 1. The Meridian Districting Committee shall evaluate and apply the federal decennial census data for the City of Meridian in order to establish six (6) City Council districts pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 50-707A; Title 1, Chapter 7, Meridian City Code; and all other applicable provisions of local, state, and federal law. To assist the Committee, one (1) or more of the ex officio members shall prepare three (3)potential districting maps for the Committee's initial consideration. The Committee may utilize one (1) of these potential districting maps, or the Committee may develop and utilize a different districting map. 2. Upon completion of a draft districting map, the Meridian Districting Committee shall designate each City Council district with a number from 1 to 6 pursuant to the provisions of Meridian City Code Section 1-2-3(B) and this chapter. The draft map and numbered City Council districts shall constitute the draft districting plan. The Meridian Districting Committee shall hold a minimum of two (2)public hearings to receive public testimony on the draft districting map. 3. The Meridian Districting Committee shall act to establish, by resolution, the Meridian Districting Plan. The resolution must be approved by at least four(4)voting members to be effective, and shall certify that the established City Council districts meet the criteria set forth in I.C. 50-707A and other applicable statutes and laws. The Meridian Districting Plan shall include the following documents, which shall be appended to the resolution, and incorporated into the same by reference: a. A map of the City of Meridian showing the exact locations of the designated City Council districts, labeled with the district numbers and corresponding City Council seat numbers. b. A description of the boundaries of the City Council districts, described by the names of streets or other established features or landmarks. c. A declaration that the City Council seats shall be designated with numbers corresponding to the like-numbered City Council districts, in accordance with Meridian City Code Section 1-2-3(B). 4. The Meridian Districting Committee shall transmit its resolution to the City Clerk, and the City Clerk shall: a. Schedule a public hearing before the City Council on the resolution; b. Make the resolution available on the City of Meridian's website; and c. Publish a notice of hearing on the matter before the City Council. 5. The City Clerk shall publish notice of the public hearing on the Meridian Districting Committee's Meridian Districting Plan before City Council at least once prior to the date ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 15 set for the public hearing, which notice shall solicit written and verbal testimony on the City Council districts as established by the Meridian Districting Committee, and shall include a link to the City of Meridian's webpage with access to the resolution and appended documents. 6. The City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the Meridian Districting Plan as established by the Meridian Districting Committee, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Meridian City Code for public hearings. Following such public hearing, the City Council shall review the Meridian Districting Plan as established by the Meridian Districting Committee, and upon a finding that it meets the criteria set forth in I.C. 50- 707A, shall adopt it by ordinance as the final Meridian Districting Plan. Such act shall be a ministerial function of the City Council; modification of the Meridian Districting Plan established by the Meridian Districting Committee shall occur only upon remand to the Meridian Districting Committee. The City Council may remand the matter to the Meridian Districting Committee only upon a finding, supported by substantial evidence, that the Meridian Districting Plan established by the Meridian Districting Committee does not meet the criteria set forth in I.C. 50-707A. Should the City Council fail to adopt the Meridian Districting Plan via ordinance at least one hundred thirty-five (135) days prior to the date of the next general city election, the Meridian Districting Committee's last resolution shall comprise the final Meridian Districting Plan. 7. The City Clerk shall file the Meridian Districting Plan with the County Clerk at least one hundred thirty-four(134) days prior to the next general City election, with a request that the County Clerk prepare ballots and establish polling places for all subsequent Meridian City Council elections in accordance with the Meridian Districting Plan. Upon the City Clerk's filing of the Meridian Districting Plan with the County Clerk, the Meridian Districting Committee shall automatically dissolve. 8. City Council may,pursuant to I.C. 50-707, modify City Council seat numbers after the Meridian Districting Plan has been adopted, so long as such modifications are approved by ordinance at least one hundred thirty-five (135) days prior to the date of the next general City election. F. Meetings. Meetings of the Meridian Districting Committee shall be held at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho. The City Clerk, at the direction of the Mayor, shall convene the initial meeting of the Meridian Districting Committee. Additional meetings of the Meridian Districting Committee may be scheduled by the Chair as necessary to carry out the business of the Committee. 2-3-5. Compensation Committee. A. Establishment;purpose. There is hereby established the Compensation Committee, the purpose of which shall be to make recommendations to City Council regarding the Mayor's and City Council's compensation. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 16 B. Membership qualifications. The Compensation Committee shall consist of no less than five (5) citizens, business leaders, and former elected or appointed officials of the City of Meridian. C. Duties and powers. The Compensation Committee shall make recommendations to City Council regarding whether to adjust, increase, or decrease the Mayor's and City Council's respective compensation. In setting the budget for the compensation of the Mayor and City Council, City Council shall consider, but shall not be bound by, the recommendations of the committee. In making its recommendations, the Compensation Committee may consider any or all of the following: 1. Similar salaries in other cities, 2. Economic factors, 3. Potential impact to the City's budget, 4. The elected officials' performance while in office, and 5. Changes to other City employees' salaries. D. Meetings. Meetings of the Compensation Committee shall be held at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho. The Human Resources Director shall convene the Committee in each municipal election year, prior to the budget workshop. 2-3-6.— Utility Billing Review Committee. A. Establishment;purpose; duties and powers. There is hereby established the Utility Billing Review Committee, the purpose of which shall be to hear disputes, objections, appeals, or requested adjustments by an authorized water and/or sewer user related to water and/or sewer user accounts, statements, and fees, and/or permits including, but not limited to, nonpayment and shutoff of water service, assessment fees, connection fees, wastewater discharge permits, monthly user charges or other fees established by title 9 of this Code regarding water and sewer use and service. B. Membership qualifications. The Utility Billing Review Committee shall consist of at least three (3)members,but no more than five (5) members, to include the Director of the Public Works Department or designee; the City Attorney or designee; and at least one (1) Meridian citizen. C. Meetings. The Utility Billing Review Committee shall convene upon scheduling and notice by the City Clerk following receipt of a written request for hearing as set forth in this chapter. When necessary, the Utility Billing Review Committee shall convene at 3:00 p.m., on the third Wednesday of the month at the Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho. Additional meetings of the Utility Billing Review Committee may be scheduled by the Committee as necessary to carry out the business of the Committee. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 17 D. Hearing process. The following process shall apply to hearings before the Utility Billing Review Committee: 1. An authorized water and/or sewer user may request a hearing by submitting a written request for hearing to the City Clerk within thirty(30) days from the dated notification of administrative denial of a request for adjustment. Such request for hearing shall include such user's name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address, and water or sewer account number and address; and a description of the matter(s)to be brought before and considered by the Utility Billing Review Committee. 2. Upon receipt of a timely and complete request for hearing, the City Clerk shall schedule the matter for hearing at the next meeting of the Utility Billing Review Committee. A request for hearing that is received after 3:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month shall not be heard until the third Wednesday of the following month. The City Clerk has authority to schedule the matter for hearing at an alternative time, with the Chair's approval. The City Clerk shall provide notice of the hearing to the user. 3. On the date and time noticed for hearing, the Utility Billing Review Committee shall conduct a hearing on the matter brought by the user. The Committee shall provide the user the opportunity to present credible evidence, to personally appear and be represented and/or accompanied by an advisor or other legal representative, to be judged on facts adduced at the hearing, and to otherwise be heard on the matter. 4. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Utility Billing Review Committee shall state a verbal decision, to include general findings of fact and conclusions of law in support of its decision. The Committee shall declare the payment of any money deemed owed to the city due and payable to the City Finance Department immediately or by a date certain, as appropriate. The Committee shall also verbally and on the record inform the user of the user's right to appeal the Committee's decision to the City Council. 5. The City Attorney or designee shall prepare a written decision including the Committee's findings of fact and conclusions of law. The City Attorney shall mail the written decision to the user within seven (7)working days of the conclusion of the hearing. E. Appeal process. A user who receives an adverse decision by the Utility Billing Review Committee shall have a limited right of appeal to the City Council,pursuant to the following: 1. Within three (3)working days of the issuance of the written decision, the user shall file with the City Clerk: a. A written notice of appeal, including a statement of the basis for the appeal, including specific objections to the Utility Billing Review Committee's findings of fact and/or conclusions of law; and b. A cash or check deposit in the amount determined by the Utility Billing Review Committee to be due and payable. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 18 2. Upon timely receipt of a complete notice of appeal, the City Clerk shall schedule the appeal for hearing before the City Council within thirty(30) calendar days. The City Clerk shall provide notice of such hearing to the user. 3. On the date and time duly noticed for hearing before City Council, each party may make a brief statement to City Council. No new evidence shall be presented; City Council shall decide the matter upon consideration of the record of the hearing before the Utility Billing Review Committee. 4. City Council may affirm, overturn, or modify the decision of the Utility Billing Review Committee. City Council shall overturn or modify the decision of the Utility Billing Review Committee only where the Board's findings of fact are not based upon substantial evidence or the conclusions of law are erroneous. City Council may order that the user's deposit be forfeited to city or refunded, less any adjustments. City Council may order that the payment of any additional money deemed owed to the city be due and payable to the City Finance Department by a date certain. The decision of the City Council shall be final. Section 2. That Meridian City Code section 1-6-5 shall be amended as follows: 1-6-5. - Compensation. A. The annual compensation of the Mayor shall be as follows: The Mayor shall receive an annual salary effective on January 1, 2024 a total annual salary of one hundred thirty-one thousand, seven hundred forty-five dollars and ninety cents ($131,745.90), and effective January 1, 2025, a total annual salary of one hundred thirty-nine thousand, three hundred eighty-seven dollars and sixteen cents ($139,387.16), until this section is amended as allowed by law. Salary shall be paid in equal monthly amounts. B. The Mayor shall receive the same employee benefits as any full-time city employee, except for accrual of vacation or sick leave, and any other benefits as directed by the City Council. G. Human Reseiir-ees shall be tasked to fefm a eemmittee eompr-ised of no less than fivt-(5) Mer-idian prior-to the bttdget workshop dufing evei=y Muaieipal eleetion year-to make City Getmeil. The eemmittee may eensider-any or-all of the following in fflaking sueh position that is being evaluated. The member-ship of the eofmnittee fRay be deteffflifled by the City Gotmeil with iapttt ffem the Mayen The City Couneil is not betind to follow guidanee fer-setting the budget for-eempeasatieft, ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 19 Section 3. That Meridian City Code section 1-7-9 shall be amended as follows: 1-7-9. - Compensation. A. The annual compensation of the members of the City Council shall be as follows: 1. Each member of the City Council shall receive an annual salary of sixteen thousand one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($16,125.00) effective January 1, 2022, and effective January 1, 2023, a total annual salary of seventeen thousand three hundred and thirty-five dollars ($17,335.00), until this section is amended as allowed by law. 2. The City Council President shall receive additional compensation of ten(10)percent more than other Council members as compensation for the additional work involved in that role. The compensation shall be an annual salary of seventeen thousand seven hundred and thirty-eight-dollars ($17,738.00) effective January 1, 2022, and effective January 1, 2023, a total annual salary of nineteen thousand and sixty-nine dollars ($19,069.00),until this section is amended as allowed by law. 3. Salary will be paid in equal monthly amounts. B. The City Council shall receive the same employee benefits as all full-time city employees, except for the accrual of vacation or sick leave, and any other benefits as directed by the City Council. G. Human Reseurees shall be tasked te f4m a eemamittee eempr-ised of no less than fivt-(5) var-ious eitizens, business leaders, and fen:ner-eieeted or-appointed offieials of the City-of Mer-idian prior-to the budget wefkshep dur-ing every Munieipal eleetion year-to make r-eeemmendations for-adjustments, deer-eases to eempeasation for-the Mayor-and City Couneil. The eemmittee may or-all of the following in making sueh deer-eases based upon the market by the eemmittee, the euFFent and potential iner-eases a&r-ded to ail other-eity employees, and expeetat. ", . iblie in general for-the position that is being evaluated. The member-ship of the eenifflittee may be detei:fflined by th City Couneil with input ffem the Mayen The City Couneil is not bound to follow t r-eeemmendations from the eommittee,but may use any feedbaek or-r-eeemmendation as guidanee for-setting the budget for-eempensatiet+. Section 4. That Meridian City Code section 10-7-11 shall be repealed. Section 5. That all City of Meridian ordinances, or parts thereof, that are in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 6. That this ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of , 2024. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 20 APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of , 2024. APPROVED: ATTEST: Robert E. Simison, Mayor Chris Johnson, City Clerk CERTIFICATION OF SUMMARY: William L.M. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian, Idaho, hereby certifies that the summary below is true and complete and upon its publication will provide adequate notice to the public. William L. M. Nary, City Attorney SUMMARY OF CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 25 - An ordinance repealing and replacing Title 2, Meridian City Code, regarding commissions and committees; amending Meridian City Code section 1-6-5, regarding Compensation Committee; amending Meridian City Code section 1-7-9, regarding Compensation Committee; repealing Meridian City Code section 1-7-11, regarding Meridian Districting Committee and City Council districts; repealing Meridian City Code section 10-7-11, regarding Impact Fee Advisory Committee; repealing conflicting ordinances; and providing an effective date. The full text of this ordinance is available at Meridian City Hall, City Clerk's Office, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 21 C� E IDIAN Planning and Zoning Department Presentation and Outline Changes to Agenda: None Item #2: 965 E. Ustick Rd. (H-2024-0063) Application(s):  Annexation & Zoning Size of property, existing zoning, and location: This site consists of 0.90-acre of land, zoned R1 in Ada County, located at 965 E. Ustick Rd. History: A previous application for a private education institution was submitted for this property in 2023 and later withdrawn. Comprehensive Plan FLUM Designation: Medium Density Residential (MDR) - Dwelling units at a density of 3-8 units/acre are typically desired in the MDR designation; however, the Comp Plan does state that at the discretion of City Council, areas with a Residential Comp Plan designation may request an office use if the property only has frontage on an arterial street or section line road and is 2-acres or less in size – in this instance, no ancillary commercial uses are permitted. The subject property meets this criteria. This caveat applies solely to office uses. Per the UDC, office use is classified as “professional services” and “healthcare or social services” and does not include other non-office uses typically allowed in the L-O district. Summary of Request: The Applicant requests annexation of 1.11 acres of land with an L-O zoning district. A conceptual development plan was submitted as shown for the expansion of the existing 2,259 s.f. home to an 8K s.f. multi-tenant building with associated parking, drive aisles, walkways and landscaping. As noted, it’s at the City Council’s discretion to approve the requested L-O zoning in the MDR FLUM designation. One (1) access is proposed for the site via E. Ustick Rd., an arterial street; no other accesses are available to this site from adjacent properties. A 25’ wide landscaped street buffer is required along Ustick Rd.; and a 20’ wide landscaped buffer to residential uses is required in the L-O district along the west, south & east boundaries of the site. The applicant requests City Council approval of a reduced buffer width to residential uses from 20’ to 8’10” along the west boundary of the site – the required buffer is provided along the south & east boundaries of the site. Conceptual building elevation perspectives were submitted as shown for the proposed addition to the existing structure. Commission Recommendation: Approval with a DA that limits future use of the property to professional services & healthcare or social services. Summary of Commission Public Hearing: i. In favor: Kent Mussell, Applicant ii. In opposition: None iii. Commenting: Todd Powell iv. Written testimony: Kent Mussell, Applicant – in agreement with the Staff recommendation. v. Key Issue(s): Key Issue(s) of Discussion by Commission: i. Questions pertaining to the width of the buffer proposed along the southern boundary of the site and activity on the property to the east under the same ownership. Staff confirmed the reduced buffer width is only requested along the west boundary of the site – the buffer width along the south boundary exceeds the minimum required buffer width. The Applicant stated they’re planning to flip the residential house on the adjacent property to the east and that they have no intention of it being part of this development. Commission Change(s) to Staff Recommendation: None Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: The Applicant requests Council approval of a reduced buffer to residential uses along the west boundary of the site from 20’ to 10’8”. Written Testimony since Commission Hearing: None Possible Motions: Approval After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Number H-2024-0063, as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of March 11, 2025: (Add any proposed modifications to conditions) Denial After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Number H-2024-0063, as presented during the hearing on March 11, 2025, for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial) Continuance I move to continue File Number H-2024-0063 to the hearing date of _____________ for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance.) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Item #3: Soldier Place Subdivision (SHP-2024-0002) Application(s):  Short Plat 1/2 Size of property, existing zoning, and location: This site consists of .47 acres of land, zoned R-15, located at 1323 2 Street. History: None Comprehensive Plan FLUM Designation: Old Town (O-T) Summary of Request: Short Plat to subdivide an existing parcel into three (3) buildable lots on of 0.47 acres of land in the R-15 zoning district. The applicant intends to retain the existing single-family attached home on two lots and construct an additional single- family detached home and a secondary dwelling unit above the detached garage on the newly created lot. The lots range in size from 3,866 – 6,268 square feet, resulting in a project density of 8.47 dwelling units per acre. Access to this property is provided from a common driveway via 2½ Street. Additionally, the primary residence proposed for Lot 1 will take access from 2 1/2 Street as shown on the common drive exhibit. Secondary Dwelling: It appears the applicant is proposing a detached garage with an eight hundred (800) square foot secondary dwelling above. The applicant will be required to submit an application for the secondary dwelling to be reviewed and approved as it is not part of this application. The applicant is required to comply with the specific use standards in UDC 11-4-3-12 for a secondary dwelling and compliance with these requirements will occur at building permit submittal. Notes: Possible Motions: Approval After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Number SHP-2024-0002, as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of March 11, 2024: (Add any proposed modifications to conditions) Denial After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Number SHP-2024-0002, as presented during the hearing on March 11, 2024, for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial) Continuance I move to continue File Number SHP-2024-0002 to the hearing date of \[date\] for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance.) h2 City Council Meeting , 2025 th March 11 Slide 1 h2 Agenda Item Numbers/Order: hoodc, 12/19/2006 Zoning MapAerialFLUM “At the discretion of City Council, areas with a Residential Comprehensive Plan designation may emergency and other relief services.rehabilitation services; services for the elderly and persons with disabilities; vocational rehabilitation services; and individual and family services; community food and housing, emergency and other relief services; vocational imaging centers, kidney dialysis centers; blood and organ banks. Social service uses include, but are not limited to, speech therapists; audiologists; outpatient care centers; family planning centers, medical and diagnostic laboratories, are offices of dentists; physicians; chiropractors; optometrists; mental health practitioners; physical, occupational and Healthcare and social services (NAICS Code 62). The use of a site for ambulatory healthcare services. Included in this use include healthcare and social service. graphic designers; consultants; lawyers; media advisors; photography studios; and general offices. The term does not Professional service uses include, but are not limited to: Architects, landscape architects and other design services; following:O district on the subject property are limited to the -In accord with the Comprehensive Plan, Staff recommends uses in the L 11)-pg. 3–(Comprehensive Plan two acres or less in size. In this instance, no ancillary commercial uses shall be permitted.” request an office use if the property only has frontage on an arterial street or section line road and is Allowed Uses in the L) Prohibited Use-((A) Accessory Use(C) Conditional Use (P) Principal Permitted Use O District- Zoning MapAerial MapFLUM W IDIAN� AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Public Hearing for 965 E. Ustick Rd. (H-2024-0063) by Mussell Construction, Inc., located at 965 E. Ustick Rd. Application Materials: https://bit.ly/H-2024-0063 A. Request: Annexation of 1.11 acres of land with an L-O zoning district with a request for City Council approval of a reduced buffer to residential uses from 20 ft. to 8 ft. 10 inches. PUBLIC HEARING SIGN IN SHEET DATE: March 11, 2025 ITEM # 2 PROJECT NAME: 965 E. Ustick Rd. H-2024-0063 I wish to testify Your Full Name Your Full Address Representing (mark X HOA? if yes) (Please Print) �V- 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 E IDIAN -- STAFF REPORT .►a H o COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HEARING March 11, 2025 Legend - DATE: ff��- j TO: Mayor&City Council FROM: Sonya Allen,Associate Planner _ 208-884-5533 SUBJECT: 965 E. Ustick Rd.—AZ H-2024-0063 - o LOCATION: 965 E. Ustick Rd., in the NE 1/4 of Section 6, T.3N.,R.1E. 1 - —FFT-) - I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Annexation(AZ) of 1.11 acres of land with an L-O zoning district with a request for City Council approval of a reduced buffer to residential uses from 20-feet to 8-feet 10-inches. II. SUMMARY OF REPORT A. Project Summary Description Details Acreage 0.90-acre Future Land Use Designation Medium Density Residential(MDR) Existing Land Use Single-family residential(SFR)with an existing home Proposed Land Use(s) Uses as allowed in the L-O district—no specific use is proposed at this time Current Zoning RI in Ada County Proposed Zoning Limited Office(L-O) Physical Features(waterways, None hazards,flood plain,hillside) Neighborhood meeting date 10/18/24 History(previous approvals) ROS#1070;H-2023-0061 [AZ,CUP-Pathways(private education institution)— withdrawn] Page 1 1 1 1 h��lil xy n f • ••■11.1 lir `. �k• ■ 1■111 -- ■.■■ �� �_ - in olp ■1lIILI IIIIIILL OR ■ � IIIr:� ■ ,� IIIt;� � �; pll • � 1111111 � 4� ��iii1�� 1 !� 11 :�� 4� ��lii1�� 1 � ■- 11 :� ■■1 e . F 1 3�T.'I �� ■■1 ••■11.1 �■ : 4 ••■11■1 �■ I; 4 ■ ■■■■�■ _■ ■ ■■■■■ No lolls L f'.-. WIMA •1 7J��RIt ■ IN 'UlmRIt ■ me WORM 11 11 C. Representative: Same as Applicant IV. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS Land Use: This property is designated as Medium Density Residential(MDR)on the Future Land Use Map(FLUM) contained in the(Comprehensive Plan). This designation allows for dwelling units at gross densities of 3 to 8 dwelling units per acre. Although dwelling units are typically desired in the MDR designation,the Comprehensive Plan does state that at the discretion of City Council, areas with a Residential Comprehensive Plan designation may request an office use if the property only has frontage on an arterial street or section line road and is 2-acres or less in size. In this instance,no ancillary commercial uses are permitted. The subject property meets the aforementioned criteria. The Applicant proposes an addition to the existing residential structure for the purpose of leasing out spaces to uses that are allowed in the L-O zoning district. This caveat in the Comprehensive Plan applies solely to office uses, classified in UDC 11-1A-1 as professional services and healthcare or social services,and does not include other non- office uses allowed in the L-O district. See analysis below in Section Vfor more information. Transportation: East Ustick Road, a 5-lane roadway which runs along the front/north side of this property, is depicted as a residential arterial street on the Master Street Map(MSM). There are no stub streets from adjacent properties/developments to this property. Goals,Objectives, &Action Items: Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this application and apply to the proposed use of this property(staff analysis in italics): • "Permit new development only where it can be adequately served by critical public facilities and urban services at the time of final approval, and in accord with any adopted levels of service for public facilities and services."(3.03.03F) City water and sewer service is available and can be provided to this property in accord with UDC 11-3A-21. • "Require urban infrastructure be provided for all new developments, including curb and gutter, sidewalks,water and sewer utilities."(3.03.03G) Urban sewer and water infrastructure is available to this property. Curb, gutter and an attached sidewalk was constructed along E. Ustick Rd. with the road widening project. • "Ensure development provides safe routes and access to schools,parks, and other community gathering places."(2.02.01G) A sidewalk exists along E. Ustick Rd. on this site, which assists in providing a safe route to schools,parks and other community gathering places. • "Maximize public services by prioritizing infill development of vacant and underdeveloped parcels within the City over parcels on the fringe."(2.02.02) Annexation and redevelopment of the subject infill parcel will maximize public services. V. STAFF ANALYSIS Annexation&Zoning(AZ): The Applicant proposes to annex 1.11 acres of land with an L-O zoning district,which includes land to the section line of E. Ustick Rd. City Council approval is needed to approve the proposed L-O zoning in the MDR FLUM designation as mentioned above in Section IV. Page 3 There is an existing 2,259 square foot(s.£) single-family dwelling on this site,which the Applicant proposes an addition totaling 8,000 s.f. for tenant spaces for uses allowed in the L-O zoning district, per UDC Table 11-2B-2.A conceptual site/landscape plan is included below in Section VII showing how the site is proposed to re-develop with the larger building and associated parking, drive aisles, walkways and landscaping. If the property is annexed,the existing structure will be required to connect to City water and sewer service within 60 days of annexation and disconnect from private service,as set forth in MCC 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. Because the Comprehensive Plan only allows office use of properties with a residential FLUM designation, Staff recommends uses in the proposed L-O district are restricted to"professional services" and"healthcare or social services"only,which are defined in UDC 11-1A-1, as follows: Professional service uses include, but are not limited to:Architects, landscape architects and other design services;graphic designers,consultants,lawyers;media advisors;photography studios,and general offices. The term does not include healthcare and social service. Healthcare and social services(NAICS Code 62). The use of a site for ambulatory healthcare services. Included in this use are offices of dentists,physicians; chiropractors,optometrists; mental health practitioners,physical, occupational and speech therapists;audiologists, outpatient care centers;family planning centers, medical and diagnostic laboratories, imaging centers, kidney dialysis centers,blood and organ banks. Social service uses include, but are not limited to, individual and family services, community food and housing, emergency and other relief services;vocational rehabilitation services;services for the elderly and persons with disabilities;vocational rehabilitation services,and emergency and other relief services. Professional services and healthcare or social services are listed as a principal permitted use in the L- O zoning district in UDC Table 11-2B-2. Other uses typically allowed in the L-O district are not allowed. The reason for the restriction in the Comprehensive Plan is that other uses allowed in the L-O district may be more intense and not compatible with adjacent land uses,which are typically residential, and access and interconnectivity between uses may be limited and not adequate for other such uses. The site is within the Area of City Impact(AOCI)boundary and is contiguous to City annexed land to the south, east and west. A legal description was submitted for the boundary of the annexation area, included in Section VII.A below. The City may require a development agreement(DA) in conjunction with an annexation pursuant to Idaho Code section 67-6511A. To ensure this property develops as proposed and required, Staff recommends a DA with the provisions discussed herein and included in Section IX.A. Access: There are two(2)existing driveway curb cuts to this site via E.Ustick Rd., an arterial street; no other accesses are available to the site from adjacent properties. Only one(1)access driveway is proposed with redevelopment of the site as shown on the site plan,the other driveway will be removed. Where access to a local street is not available,the UDC(11-3A-3A.2)requires the property owner to grant cross-access/ingress-egress to adjoining properties via a recorded easement. This standard is intended to apply primarily to non-residential properties but may extend to residential properties where the use is anticipated to change to a non-residential use. This property and the adjacent property to the east at 1001 E.Ustick Rd. (S1106120867)only have access via an arterial street(i.e. Ustick Rd.). The property to the east is designated on the FLUM as Medium Density Residential. The subject property owner also owns the property to the east and doesn't anticipate future use of that property changing from residential to a non-residential use. If a driveway stub and a cross-access Page 4 easement were required to the property to the east,the building pad would need to be reduced in size and parking removed on the south side of the building in order for the driveway to align with the adjacent property to the east. For these reasons, Staff does not recommend a driveway stub is required to the east for future cross-access—the Commission and/or City Council may determine otherwise. Parking: A minimum of 16 spaces are required to be provided for an 8,000 s.f. office building; a total of 37 spaces are proposed,which exceed UDC standards by more than double. Sidewalks/Pathways: A 7-foot wide(mostly) attached sidewalk exists along E. Ustick Rd. Detached sidewalks are required along arterial streets per UDC 11-3A-17; however,because the existing sidewalk is in good condition, Staff doesn't recommend it's reconstructed as a detached sidewalk. A sidewalk is proposed on the south and west sides of the building adjacent to the drive aisle and parking that ranges from 5 to 9 feet in width. The sidewalk that abuts parking on the south side of the building is 7-feet wide,which accommodates vehicle overhang in accord with 11-3C-5B.4. A 5-foot wide sidewalk is proposed from the perimeter sidewalk along Ustick Rd.to the main building entrance in accord with UDC 11-3A-19.B.4. Landscaping: A minimum 25-foot wide street buffer is required along E. Ustick Rd., an arterial street,landscaped per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C. The tree class should be included in the plant material legend and should demonstrate compliance with the required standards (25% of the required trees should be Class II; and 35%of qualifying trees must provide urban canopy at maturity. The landscape plan depicts a 30-foot wide buffer and the plantings appear to comply with the UDC standards. Parking lot landscaping is required in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-8C. Class II or III trees are required in perimeter buffers; tree class should be added to the plant legend to demonstrate compliance.Planter islands are required at the ends of rows of parking to reduce the visual impact of long rows of parked cars and to guide traffic. The UDC(Table 11-2B-3)requires a minimum 20-foot wide buffer to residential uses in the L-O zoning district, landscaped per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-9C. Residential uses abut the site on three sides—to the west, south and east. The Applicant requests City Council approval of a modified buffer width along the west property boundary of 8-foot 10-inches at its narrowest point to 11+/-feet with an allowance for up to 2-feet of vehicle overhang within the buffer from adjacent parking spaces. Such requests are allowed to be considered by City Council at a public hearing with notice to surrounding property owners. The building will not encroach into any of the required buffer areas. The buffer is required to include a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, lawn or other vegetative groundcover. Typically,the buffer area should result in a barrier that allows trees to touch within 5 years of planting;however,because a 6-foot tall privacy fence is proposed,the planting requirement may be reduced to a minimum of one(1)tree per 35 linear feet, plus shrubs,lawn, or other vegetative groundcover.Note:If Council does not approve the reduced buffer width requested along the west boundary of the site, a 20 foot wide buffer shall be provided as set forth in UDC Table 11-2B-3. This would reduce parking to 22 spaces as there wouldn't be adequate room to accommodate parking along the west boundary, which still complies with the parking standards in UDC 11-3C-6B.1 but may not be adequate for the site. Mitigation is required for existing healthy trees 4"caliper and greater that are removed from the site as set forth in UDC 11-3B-IOC.5. There are 18 existing healthy trees on the site totaling 384 caliper inches, 11 of which,totaling 186 caliper inches, are proposed to be removed—these require mitigation. The other seven(7),totaling 198 caliper inches, are proposed to be preserved and protected on the site. Alternative compliance to this standard may be requested with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application if it's not feasible to mitigate for all of the trees being removed. Page 5 Fencing: Fencing is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7. Fencing exists around the perimeter of the site; however,the applicant proposes to construct new 6-foot tall metal framed vinyl privacy fence around the perimeter of the site as shown on the site plan. Utilities (UDC 11-3A-21): Connection to City water and sewer services is required in accord with UDC 11-3A-21. Street lights will be required to be installed with redevelopment of the property in accord with the City's adopted standards,specifications and ordinances. Trash: Trash carts are proposed within privacy fencing for screening at the southeast corner of the building,which will be taken to the street for service. Waterways: There are no existing waterways that cross this site. Pressurized Irrigation System (UDC I1-3A-I5): Underground pressurized irrigation water is required to be provided to the development as set forth in UDC 11-3A-15. Storm Drainage(UDC 11-3A-18):An adequate storm drainage system is required in all developments in accord with the City's adopted standards, specifications and ordinances. Hours of Operation: The UDC 11-2B-3B,restricts business hours of operation in the L-O zoning district from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Building Elevations: Conceptual building elevation perspectives were submitted for the proposed enlarged structure as shown in Section VIII.C. Final design of the structure is required to comply with the design standards listed in the Architectural Standards Manual(ASM).The architectural character of the building should relate to adjacent residential uses.New construction must share at least three similar accent materials,field materials,or other architectural feature of a building within 150-feet of the property in accord with ASM Goal 1.2B. Certificate of Zoning Compliance/Design Review: A Certificate of Zoning Compliance(CZC)and Design Review application is required to be submitted to the Planning Division and approved prior to submittal of building permit application(s). VI. DECISION A. Staff: Staff recommends approval of the proposed annexation&zoning application with the provisions included in Section V111 per the Findings in Section IX. B. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard these items on February 6,2025. At the public hearing,the Commission moved to recommend approval of the subject AZ request. 1. Summary of Commission public hearing_ a. In favor: Kent Mussell,Applicant b. In opposition:None C. Commenting: Todd Powell d. Written testimony: Kent Mussell,Applicant—in agreement with the Staff recommendation. e. Staff presenting application: Bill Parsons f. Other Staff commenting on application: None 2. Key issue(s)of public testimony a. Questions pertaining to the width of the buffer proposed along the southern boundary of the site and activi , on the property to the east under the same ownership. Staff confirmed the reduced buffer width is only requested along the west boundary of the site —the buffer width along the south boundary exceeds the minimum required buffer Page 6 width. The Applicant stated they're planning to flip the residential house on the ad iacent property to the east and that they have no intention of it being part of this development. 3. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission: a. The request for the reduced buffer width along the west boundary of the site—opinion that with the access proposed via Ustick Rd. and the parking,the reduced buffer width is needed. 4. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation: a. None 5. Outstanding issues for City Council: a. The Applicant requests Council approval of a reduced buffer to residential uses along the west boundary of the site from 20' to 10'8". Page 7 VIL EXHIBITS A. Annexation&Zoning Legal Description and Exhibit Map LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ANNEXATION OF 965 E USTICK ROAM A parcel of land located in the in the Northwest 114, of the Northeast 114 Section 6, Township 3 North, Range 1 East, Boise Meridian,Ada County, Idaho and being further described as follows BASIS OF BEARING: The North line of said Northwest 114, of the Northeast 114, derived from found monuments and taken as SaV47"28"E with the distance between monuments found to be 1324.50 feet. BEGINNING at a point on the North line of the Northwest 114,of the Northeast 114 Section 6,Township 3 North, Range 1 East,Boise Meridian from which the from which the East 1116 corner of said section 6 nears South 85°47'28'East a distance of 493.86 feet. Thence leaving said North line, South 00616'42"West, a distance of 252.59 feet; Thence North 89°42'42"West, a distance of 192.00 feet; Thence North 00'30'53'' East to a paint on said North line,a distance of 252.39 feet; Thence along said North line South 89°47'28"East, a distance of 199.96 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Said Parcel containing 48,356 square feet or 1.11 acres,more or less and is subject to all existing easements and eights-of-ways of record or implied. END OF DESCRIPTION. Kerne-th H_Cook, P.L.S. 9895 Timberline Surveying AL t 647 Park Centre Way,Suite 3 `'�O GIsr Nampa, Idaho 83651 (208)465-5687 � rn H. 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POINT OFBEGINNNG M+ �O� CALC.POINT com Z ryI_ O FOUND MONUMENT (I)z Z W$ PARCEL ADJOINER LINE 46,358 Sq.ff. w — — BOUNDARY LINE 1.11ac. ep K O a�� " —"— EASEMENT LINE o w 2' I — RIGHT OF WAY LINE �Nx N NARRATIVE. /q��n'y�q�j /q� �7 1'�I1'�llsiLAt'}.�TI ''Y]E. o THIS SURVEY WAS MADE AT THE REQUEST OF KENT MUSSELL — + f TO ESTABLISH THE BOUNDARY AS SHOWN.BOUNDARY WAS DEFINED FROM FOUND MONUMENTS OF FOUND OF RECORD IN THE TIMBERFALLS AND GRANITE CREEK SUBDIVISIONS WHICH ARE NOT SHOWN 4N THIS DISPLAY GRANITE CREEK ►v89a2'02'W:fszao• SUBDIVISION TIMBERFALLS `aNNL LA SUBDIVISION DISPLAY FOR NO. 1 +x o ANNEXATION OF 1.2 16� a :0 965 E USTICK RD Tu�arRluvE SURVHYING sA "I aAnxCn M WAY.9l1riE]NA M 1-11 aM l jI ATE O F ID'�O� FI LE 23013-MUSSELL-USTICK 4-6-2023.dwg ana 46s s6w Page 9 B. Conceptual Development Plan(dated: 1/24/25) � - • i4b4SlF89L3eipµd . FO 0 3 0 E;97 Q 3 1 W 3 I Y a SlO'3lIHOHV NHOAAi3N S 1•• � 4 d d N % F S p f.439ki37 9H%�1SI�'3 Say S#7rwti5aun�rrc+�55 al'NVICIIHM 'ovou >iousn 996 q� � h ,•s'ss#• � �f +E'i ilit lit ! a Rol R 455 �6 � � 4 �� �g�tl ������ � s�si��� :9�:��If:3������oo�s�h�aos$d��E#'�d��ert�s���t€s����►�a Page 10 C. Conceptual Landscape Plan(dated: " 113Q4 2/12/25) S 1 q � � r 3 � n i� Yc ion _yay l In $ 8 2 ayS F1 S� { Ff ii 1 ' �I i i ill t ' e• g E I - g d s s I ; ' C i ' 11,111 #1 T v Y 111111111 1 E 1:1 Y 1 1 1 s SE i i i a �pf a � � a � UL3 � a I RUN Ville azax ,a .� E K e GOO g ¢ a s 8� Page 11 BuildingD. Conceptual Page 12 � IJ r ~f r,.. �`�T „! � Via• VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS A. PLANNING DIVISION 1. Annexation&Zoning A Development Agreement(DA)is required as a provision of annexation of this property. Prior to approval of the annexation ordinance, a DA shall be entered into between the City of Meridian,the property owner(s) at the time of annexation ordinance adoption,and the developer. Currently, a fee of$303.00 shall be paid by the Applicant to the Planning Division prior to commencement of the DA. The DA shall be signed by the property owner and returned to the Planning Division within six(6)months of the date of City Council approval of the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision&Order for the Annexation request. The DA shall, at minimum, incorporate the following provisions: a. The existing structure shall connect to City water and sewer service within 60 days of annexation and disconnect from private service, as set forth in MCC 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. b. Future development of this site shall be generally consistent with the conceptual site and landscape plans and building perspectives included in Section VII and the provisions contained herein. c. Future development of the property shall comply with the dimensional standards for the L-O (Limited Office)zoning district listed in UDC Table 11-213-3. d. Future use of the site is limited to office uses (i.e.professional services and healthcare or social services as defined in UDC 11-1A-1 and as allowed in UDC Table 11-213-2) in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan for properties with a residential Comprehensive Plan designation; no ancillary commercial uses shall be permitted. e. A reduced buffer width to residential uses is allowed from 20-feet to 8-feet 10-inches if approved by City Council as set forth in UDC 11-3B-9C.2. The buffer shall contain landscaping in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-9C. f. Business hours of operation shall be limited to the hours between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm as set forth in UDC 11-213-313 for the L-O zoning district. g. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance application shall be submitted for the change in use and expansion of the site that complies with all UDC conditions and the provisions contained herein. h. A Design Review application shall be submitted for the proposed addition to the existing structure that demonstrates compliance with the design standards listed in the Architectural Standards Manual.New construction must share at least three similar accent materials,field materials, or other architectural feature of a building within 150- feet of the property(ASM Goal 1.213). IX. FINDINGS A. Annexation(UDC 11-5B-3E) Required 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: Page 13 1. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan; The Commission finds the proposed map amendment to the L-O zoning district for office uses only is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as noted in Section V. 2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district, specifically the purpose statement; The Commission finds the map amendment and associated development is consistent with the regulations outlined for the district and the purpose statement of the commercial districts in that it provides for the service needs of the community. 3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare; The Commission finds the proposed map amendment should not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare as office use(s)should be compatible with adjacent existing residential uses in the vicinity. 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 Commission finds City water and sewer service is available to be extended to this development. The proposed map amendment shouldn't result in adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing public services within the City as noted. 5. The annexation(as applicable)is in the best interest of city. The Commission finds the proposed annexation is in the best interest of the city. Page 14 C i E IDIAN.;--- Agenda Item Applicant Presentation •• Office use: density residential is higher impact-High•unsafe)Road (loud and UstickToo close to •homes)4 -infrastructure improvements (for only 3Parcel too small to justify small for •No Infrastructure•Barriers to Residential DevelopmentSmaller Occupancy•Limited Hours•Low Impact•health and social services onlyrestriction to professional services, We accept staff’s suggested • From ACHD Report:12Footage From 7:50AM, Tuesday, March Road is 62% of its service capacityUstick ••• W IDIAN� AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Public Hearing for Soldier Place Subdivision (SHP-2024-0002) by Kent Brown Planning Services, located at 1323 2 1/2 Street. Application Materials: https://bit.ly/SHP-2024-0002 A. Request: Short Plat to subdivide an existing parcel consisting of 0.472 acres of land, into four (4) lots (3 building lots and 1 common lot) in the R-15 zoning district. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT C��fEPIDIAN*,,--, DEPARTMENT REPORT HEARING 3/11/2025 Legend _ DATE: Project Location m TO: Mayor& City Council :::Area of Impact «= City Limits FROM: Linda Ritter,Associate Planner O Analysis 208-884-5533 Irifter@meridiancity.org APPLICANT: Kent Brown,Kent Brown Planning Services SUBJECT: SHP-2024-0002 Soldier Place Subdivision LOCATION: 1323 2% Street,Located in the NW 1/4 ofLA k. - the NW 1/4 of Section 7 Township 3N, Range 1E;parcel: S1107223045 I. PROJECT OVERVIEW A. Summary Short Plat to subdivide an existing parcel into three (3)buildable lots on of 0.47 acres of land in the R-15 zoning district. B. Issues/Waivers None C. Recommendation Staff recommends approval with the conditions outlined in Section IV. D. Decision City of Meridian I Department Report I. Project Overview I1. COMMUNITY METRICS Table 1: Land Use Description Details Map Ref. Existing Land Use(s) Residential - Proposed Land Use(s) Residential - Existing Zoning R-15 VII.A.2 Future Land Use Designation Old Town(O-T) VII.A.2 Table 2: Process Facts Description Details Preapplication Meeting date 5/14/2024 Table 3: Community Metrics Agency/Element Description/Issue Reference Ada County Highway District IV.E • Comments Received Report - • Commission Action Required No - • Access Access from N.NE 2 '/2 Street,a local road - • Traffic Level of Service N/A As - ITD Comments Received No Comment IVY Meridian Public Works Wastewater IV.B • Distance to Mainline Sewer is available in the alleyway to the west.Alleyway sewer to be abandoned in 2031.Must provide dry lines out to 2 andl/2 Street. • Impacts or Concerns No - Meridian Public Works Water IV.B • Distance to Mainline Available at the site • Impacts or Concerns No Note: See City/Agency Comments and Conditions Section and public record for all department/agency comments received. Soldier Place Short Plat SHP-2024-0002(copy this link into a separate browser). City of Meridian I Department Report II. Community Metrics Figure 1: One-Mile Radius Existing Condition Metrics Reference Parcel:S1107223045 Date Retrieved:2025/1/27 Parcel Count Parcel Acreage Infill Indicator: 1,371 Surrounding Area 49 83 rj% Not City 1,651. ® City Limits 3,283 0 ■ Not City Household Household& Population Growth Households 02020 Population Change:3.5°I° Population ■Growth (Household and Population Change since 2010 Decennial) 10,000 20,000 30,000 Use Types Residential Addresses All Addresses ■ Single-family 16% 38% 32% Multi-family 62 52% ® Commercial Preliminary Plats (last 5-years) Conditional Use Permit(last 5-years) Proposed Proposed Pending I I Pending Approved Approved 0 500 1000 0 200 400 600 ■ Single-family ❑ Multi-family City of Meridian I Department Report II. Community Metrics > Single-family y 2.00 2,000 Residential 1.50 1,500 41 Parcel Diversity a 1.00 1,000 U 0 Parcel Count 0.50 500 L m Average Acres 0.00 18 0.14 0 a R-2 8 R-15 Average Single-family Density by Zoning Average 10.00 dResidential NetDensity6.90 5.00 0 5.57 a I4.57 5■41 [.] aa 0.00 1. Dwelling Units I Acre R-2 R-4 R-8 R-15 Notes: See VIII.Additional Notes&Details for Staff Report Maps,Tables,and Charts. Fieure 2:ACHD Summary Metrics ACHD Planned Improvements I- Capital Improvements Plan(CIP))Integrated Five Year Work flan(IFYWP): • Fairview Avenue is listed in the CIP to be widened to 7-lanes from Meridian Road to Locust Grove Road between 2036 and 2040. + The intersection of Fairview Avenue and Locust Grove Road is listed in the C I P to be widened to 7-lanes on the north leg, 7-lanes on the south, 9-lanes east,and 9-lanes on the west leg, and signalized in 2028. Level of Service Planning Thresholds 1. Condition of Area Roadways Traffic Gaunt is based on Vehicles per hour(VPH) Roadway Frontage Functional PM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Classification Traffle Count Level of Service ««2rm Y Street 6 -feet Local 103 PVA **ACHD does not set level of service thresholds for kocal streets_ 2. Average Daily Traffic Count(VDT) Average d*UEAL-cm its are based are ACHD's most currem traffic cvurrts + The average daily traffic count for 2nd '/2 Street north of Washington Avenue was 2,561 an February 71',2024. Notes: See VIII.Additional Notes&Details for Staff Report Maps,Tables,and Charts. City of Meridian I Department Report II. Community Metrics Figure 3: Service Impact Summary Service Impact Tools Ready Marginal Caution L0C bo bb 3 Notes: See VIII.Additional Notes&Details for Staff Report Maps,Tables,and Charts. City of Meridian I Department Report II. Community Metrics III. STAFF ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code(UDC) A. General Overview The property is zoned R-15 which is Medium high Density Residential. This designation allows for a mix of dwelling types including townhouses,condominiums, and apartments. Residential gross densities should range from eight to twelve dwelling units per acre. These areas are relatively compact within the context of larger neighborhoods and are typically located around or near mixed use commercial or employment areas to provide convenient access to services and jobs for residents. Developments need to incorporate high quality architectural design and materials and thoughtful site design to ensure quality of place and should also incorporate connectivity with adjacent uses and area pathways, attractive landscaping and a project identity. The Future Land Use Map(FLUM)is designated as Old Town(O-T). This designation includes the historic downtown and the true community center. The boundary of the Old Town district predominantly follows Meridian's historic plat boundaries. In several areas,both sides of a street were incorporated into the boundary to encourage similar uses and complimentary design of the facing houses and buildings. Sample uses include offices,retail and lodging,theatres,restaurants, and service retail for surrounding residents and visitors. A variety of residential uses are also envisioned and could include reuse of existing buildings,new construction of multi-family residential over ground floor retail or office uses. The City has developed specific architectural standards for Old Town and other traditional neighborhood areas. Pedestrian amenities are emphasized in Old Town via streetscape standards.Additional public and quasi-public amenities and outdoor gathering area are encouraged. Future planning in Old Town will be reviewed in accordance with Destination Downtown, a visioning document for redevelopment in Downtown Meridian. The proposed short plat aims to subdivide a 0.472-acre property located in the R-15 zoning district into three(3)building lots. The applicant intends to retain the existing single-family attached home on two lots and construct an additional single-family detached home and an secondary dwelling unit above the detached garage on the newly created lot. The lots range in size from 3,866—6,268 square feet,resulting in a project density of 8.47 dwelling units per acre. Table 4: Proiect Overview Description Details History None Residential Units Single-family attached homes(existing),and 1 Single-family detached home and secondary dwelling unit above the detached garage Acreage 0.47 acres Lots 4(3 buildable, 1 common) Density 8.47 du/ac B. History None C. Site Development and Use Analysis 1. Existing Structures/Site Improvements (UDC 11-1): There are existing single-family attached homes that will remain on Lots 3 and 4.Access to lots 3 and 4 will be via the existing common driveway which takes access off 2%Street. Access to Lot I will be from 2% Street for the primary residence but the secondary dwelling above the detached garage will utilize the proposed common driveway. . 2. Proposed Use Analysis (UDC 11-2): The use of the property will remain as single-family residential. City of Meridian I Department Report III. Staff Analysis 3. Dimensional Standards (UDC 11-2): The proposed lots comply with the dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2A-6 for the R-I5 zoning district. D. Design Standards Analysis 1. Landscaping (UDC 11-3B): i. Landscape buffers along streets A landscape buffer is not required for local streets. ii. Tree preservation There are no trees being removed from the property as the site was previously cleared with the development of single family-attached homes. 2. Parking (UDC 11-3C): i. Residential parking analysis Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC Table 11-3C-6 for single-family dwellings based on the number of bedrooms per unit. The applicant is proposing a new garage for the existing residence to meet this standard. Staff will confirm compliance with these standards at the time of building permit submittal for each residence. 3. Fencing (UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7): All fencing is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7. The applicant is not proposing any new fencing as there is fencing along the perimeter of the property. Any future fencing will require a separate permit and must comply with UDC 11- 3A-7. E. Transportation Analysis 1. Access (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3A-3): Access to this property is provided from a common driveway via 2%Street.Additionally, the primary residence proposed for Lot I will take access from 2 112 Street. See the common drive exhibit in Section VILE. F. Services Analysis 1. Pressurized Irrigation(UDC 11-3A-I S): Underground pressurized irrigation water is required to be provided to each lot within the subdivision as set forth in UDC 11-3A-1 S. The applicant states the Irrigation District does not provide service to this property. The applicant will be required to submit a waiver request to the Public Works Department to use City water for irrigation with a statement from the Irrigation District stating water is not available at the site prior to the City Engineer's signature on the plat. 2. Storm Drainage (UDC 11-3A-18): An adequate storm drainage system is required in all developments in accord with the City's adopted standards, specifications and ordinances. Design and construction shall follow best management practice as adopted by the City as set forth in UDC 11-3A-18. 3. Utilities (Comp Plan 3.03.3G, UDC 11-3A-21): Connection to City water and sewer services is required and are available to be extended by the developer with development in accord with UDC 11-3A-21 and Goals 3.03.03G& City of Meridian I Department Report III. Staff Analysis 3.03.03F. Urban sewer and water infrastructure and curb, gutter, and sidewalks are required to be provided with development of the subdivision. G. Secondary Dwelling It appears the applicant is proposing a detached garage with an eight hundred(800)square foot secondary dwelling above. The applicant shall submit an application for the secondary dwelling to be reviewed and approved as it is not part of this application. The applicant is required to comply with the specific use standards in UDC 11-4-3-12 and compliance with these requirements will occur at building permit submittal. _ GENERAL NOTES y T 55 O UPP LEVEL FLOOR PLAN eeo 6c FT 3 - LL J o - x = BUILDING AREA m o LL m r � LL �iaec U LU 9 w FLOOR PLAN MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLAN BJ Lt]K.I�T1�13 AT.200�.R. rw —A-3.0 IV. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS A. Meridian Planning Division 1. If the City Engineer's signature has not been obtained within two(2)years of the City Council's approval of the short plat,the short plat shall become null and void unless a time extension is obtained,per UDC 11-6B-7. 2. Future development shall comply with the dimensional standards listed in UDC Table I1-2A-5 for the R-15 zoning district and the common driveway exhibit in Section VILE. 3. Staff's failure to cite specific ordinances does not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for compliance. 4. All common driveways shall meet the requirements of 11-6C-2-D including a perpetual ingress/egress easement being filed with the Ada County Recorder,which shall include a requirement for maintenance of a paved surface capable of supporting fire vehicles and equipment. 5. Any fencing required or constructed shall meet the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7 and 1I- 3A-6B, as applicable. City of Meridian I Department Report IV. City/Agency Comments &Conditions 6. The short plat shall be recorded prior to the submittal for building permits. 7. The applicant shall be required to submit a waiver request to the Public Works Department to use City water for irrigation with a statement from the Irrigation District stating water is not available at the site prior to the City Engineer's signature on the plat. 8. The applicant shall submit a building permit application for the proposed secondary dwelling above the detached garage for review and approval. The secondary dwelling has not been reviewed or approved with this application. 9. The Applicant shall comply with all specific use standards for the proposed Dwelling, Secondary (UDC 11-4-3-12). B. Meridian Public Works SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS: 1. Easements shall be a minimum of 20-foot-wide per utility, or 30-foot-wide for a combined water and sewer easement if the minimum 10 feet separation is maintained between mains. Easements shall extend 10 feet beyond the terminus of the main, service, or hydrant. 2. No permanent structure shall be allowed within a City utility easement including trees,deep-rooted shrubs, fences,trash enclosures,carports, sheds,buildings, etc. 3. Sewer available in the Alleyway to the west. Alleyway sewer to be abandoned in 2031. Must provide dry lines out to 2 and a Half St. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Sanitary sewer service to this development is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to the development. Water service to this site is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to the development. 2. All improvements related to public life, safety and health shall be completed prior to occupancy of the structures. Where approved by the City Engineer,an owner may post a performance surety for such improvements in order to obtain City Engineer signature on the final plat as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3B. 3. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Department staff, the applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-313-14A. 4. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110%will be required for all incomplete fencing, landscaping, amenities,pressurized irrigation,prior to signature on the final plat. 5. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post with the City a performance surety in the amount of 125% of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer, water infrastructure prior to final plat signature. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by the owner to the City. The applicant shall be required to enter into a Development Surety Agreement with the City of Meridian. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the Community Development Department website.Please contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-2211. 6. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a warranty surety in the amount of 20% of the total construction cost for all completed sewer, and water infrastructure for a duration of two years. This surety amount will be verified by a line item final cost invoicing provided by the owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-2211. City of Meridian I Department Report IV. City/Agency Comments &Conditions 7. In the event that an applicant and/or owner cannot complete non-life, non-safety and non-health improvements,prior to City Engineer signature on the final plat and/or prior to occupancy,a surety agreement may be approved as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3C. 8. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. 9. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers. 10. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office. 11. All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-1-413. 12. Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building pads receiving engineered backfill,where footing would sit atop fill material. 13. The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or drainage facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation district or ACHD. The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have been installed in accordance with the approved design plans. This certification will be required before a certificate of occupancy is issued for any structures within the project. 14. At the completion of the project,the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings per the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and approved prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the project. 15. Street light plan requirements are listed in section 6-7 of the Improvement Standards for Street Lighting (http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272). All street lights shall be installed at developer's expense. Final design shall be submitted as part of the development plan set for approval, which must include the location of any existing street lights. The contractor's work and materials shall conform to the ISPWC and the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC. Contact the City of Meridian Transportation and Utility Coordinator at 898-5500 for information on the locations of existing street lighting. 16. The applicant shall provide easement(s)for all public water/sewer mains outside of public right of way (include all water services and hydrants). The easement widths shall be 20-feet wide for a single utility, or 30-feet wide for two. The easements shall not be dedicated via the plat,but rather dedicated outside the plat process using the City of Meridian's standard forms. The easement shall be graphically depicted on the plat for reference purposes. Submit an executed easement (on the form available from Public Works),a legal description prepared by an Idaho Licensed Professional Land Surveyor,which must include the area of the easement(marked EXHIBIT A) and an 81/2"x 11" map with bearings and distances (marked EXHIBIT B) for review. Both exhibits must be sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Land Surveyor. DO NOT RECORD. Add a note to the plat referencing this document. All easements must be submitted,reviewed,and approved prior to signature of the final plat by the City Engineer. 17. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES permitting that may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency. 18. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of water(UDC 11-3B-6.). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single-point connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized, the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to development plan approval. 19. All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, City of Meridian I Department Report IV. City/Agency Comments &Conditions crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be addressed per UDC 11-3A-6. In performing such work,the applicant shall comply with Idaho Code 42-1207 and any other applicable law or regulation. C. Meridian Fire Department See public record(copy the link into a separate browser) https:llweblink.meridianciU.oLvlWebLinkIBrowse.aspx?id=378997&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCit Y D. Irrigation Districts 1. Settler's Irrigation District See public record(copy the link into a separate browser) https:llweblink.meridianciU.ofglWebLinkIBrowse.aspx?id=378997&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCit Y E. Ada County Highway District(ACHD) See public record(copy the link into a separate browser) https:llweblink.meridiancity.orglWebLink/Browse.aspx?id=378997&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCit Y F. Idaho Transportation Department(ITD) See public record(copy the link into a separate browser) https:llweblink.meridianciU.oLvlWebLinkIBrowse.aspx?id=378997&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCit Y V. FINDINGS A. Short Plat(UDC-6B-6) In consideration of a preliminary plat,combined preliminary and final plat,or short plat,the decision-making body shall make the following findings: 1. The plat is in conformance with the comprehensive plan and is consistent with this unified development code; The Comprehensive Plan designates the future land use of this property as Old Town (O-T), the current zoning district of the site is R-I S. Stafffind the proposed short plat complies with the short plat standards listed in UDC 11-6B-5. Future development should comply with the dimensional standards for the R-1 S zoning district listed in UDC Table 11-2A-7. 2. Public services are available or can be made available ad are adequate to accommodate the proposed development; Stafffind that public services will be provided and are adequate to serve the proposed lots. 3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the city's capital improvement program; Stafffind all required utilities will be provided with lot development at the developer's expense. 4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development; Stafffind that the development will not require major expenditure for providing supporting services as services are already being provided in this area. City of Meridian I Department Report V. Findings 5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare; and Staff find the proposed development will not be detrimental to public health, safety or general welfare. 6. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features. 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GREEN Emergency Services Police Meets response time goals most of the time GREEN Pathways Within 1/4 mile of current pathways GREEN Transit Not within 1/4 of current or future t,--:-,sit rc,tti RED Arterial Road Buildout Status Ultimate configuration (#of lanes in masterstreet= GREEN plan) matches existing [# of lanes) School Walking Proximity Within 112 mile walking GREEN Either a High School or College within 2 miles OR a School Drivability Middle or Elementary Schaal within 1 mile driving GREEN (existing or future) ParkWalkability No park within walking distance by park type RED City of Meridian I Department Report VII. Exhibits D. Short Plat(date: 2/3/2025) SOLDIER PLACE SVWIMSION 911M N l M 1/4 W THE N.1/4 W 9]',KN 7 1dM191P 3 NTW IHll�1 FAST,9d�IB,LYIuI [1r¢5[1NiNi MA WMTM.NNE �I 4® •rarer[ >ta� _ �'� MIK I I � I r ti, arulei IN.r unx r,1aF I _ LND 15ELLING7ON SURVEYIApN�G SOLDIER PLACE WEhDI 1SION 91UFlFL N 11E M If4 ff INE Nl 1f4 OF ffL'..N T NMN9W 3 NTW IVL IFIH�1 FAST,9dg IB,dN1 aTM¢4C1RNy MF[9WIIY.N4O --------------------- lux a14KTfsrt1¢IC[S j I I I r----------_ _ __-----------I I 1 I T I I 5 I 1 w a1111ZZ I - 7 I rrEwNG� LAND s5UR'ppuq�NG PAS 2[F 4 City of Meridian I Department Report VII. Exhibits SOLDIER PLACE SUBDIVISION SITUATED N THE NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEGTION 7 RIMSHIP 3 NORTN,FANIX I EAST.WSE MERIDIAN 0 OF MERIDIAN,ADA CCUNTY.IDAHO CERTIFICATE OF OWNERS ACKNO9 EDGEMENT Ibll..el R al N..NoHx�.1 ll of E..lbi 1,T�h¢]No RN r 1 Est, E�TAR_ePiREEN RA IMLL IIO iElIY E.FILLRW%m11I�110 YR pq'M1ROX ORFIIRRF➢nN NE am.�e,emy ml�mm>bi„M.C�h'Idle.Ja.s Puo.A v°R..sd of li,�r Ni.iBr .IN Imledalf d.veM v.dA� Nr—LL eRR..Nap n.RaNXY,.«Nab.a, n so-.«Rau,mDrar wal Tra.e x.¢ Nminq aN wiNAY,.swm sa w Ra,n.00 q.l b aR x..Mr RNl-en-xvr et.a.Rauw.n Twt TXE sTAIE a R..lo x.R ur caxlrs9rAl emrx as.«.oao�oo�a:.°a.�°a'..:'i s`°.,a"«�srpsse N.lSwa�R°�P•°•••••••r asw...1..T.�w mru Scum If1Y]e"Far SD.3)f..e w,l mxr.sWm ePsrxs-rm 9r:Ie N.R m.ro x...,a-.spa•ew,zags e.e m,o xo.m eR�sm•�.I Terse[_[m m...�XT�m<�-o,�,Iex.e.I T-,n 9�..e _.yam I-w.% e 3° s Raal N ,o u.mul n efaxxNA o R CERTIFICATE OF SURVEYOR m�4��t, c w.uax:l6[ea 1wr mTlsr fiat I w A vxef»Oxr.[,fc NA*.t-Tw.uD[xge ar>H[sIA4 NAf n.s Pu.f As s>iD.,.AD D .rnE cw,R.c.TE Dr aT.XMrs x.0 AttwEx xur R,s ;xbl".N AcaK suRNcr NAw IROErr Rr Rrxcr sulTllasw Ano xcwxx,n•�1.E;Txrs TXD,c,uN— PueuGXx—ov1EYER n[ Rt 4Ix cblfWah'nM M st.Tc tr lowo foe[RwSbc fi 1—wD WPINNHE G TD TFR.E ALL tt M lAN Y,DEN IERFDN. G1T D NEPpNA ul� [xPiY R IM'lusty e IN ' aE smrtR G rElv.cmx P L m, 3 7881 fl WELLINGTON LAND SURVEYING PAGE 3 OF 4 SOLDIER PLACE SUBDIVISION SITUATED N THE NW 1/4 OF THE NN 1/.OF SECTION 7 TDRNSIIIP 3 NORTH,RAN,X 1 EAST,MW MI CITY OF MERIDIAN,ADA COUNTY.IDAHO APPROVAL OF CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH CERTIFICATE OF CCUNTY Sl1RVEYOR Nx OIW7 A. 1NMFiLRd1 id 3e0-19]®N�.110 LIXE BSY IMPF Sf V0NCE E A M9RC m T!B A 1XA If W Rp TIE ME X—IXID­ MEA SANITARf GTAS MAY HE MPew IN ADM DIU APPROVAL OF ADA COUNTY HIGH WAY DISTRICT CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY TREASURER RE fU6e'.R RAT,x.e AC�PIFD AND APPRO[fa Dr NE RDA CUWff x10lxtRr—.T BPVL OF ,TIE N[U6 xfY 1RE/.91RFA Ix up IM dE—1 61W1 SMR Cf R.rl6 PER M REWRFa,[x is COUN590xER5 W,I<�D/.r DF S0� , RFAv KRtt�r 1Ms 'vmuvro av�xe ms�nRnFlcilu'Tr PMPFAh 1r TMf Pv.PTtn'IxeTllip Ix xa i • i xAu KYI NIRn I.n)wm elan DI AFPROVALOFMERIDUW CITY ENGINEER COUNTY RECORDERSCERTIFICATE xM RAL m CTfY MIPIIF➢i IN AIO F4R 1XC CITY—AN.AW LLN[III.P1Np W XFRHY IPPRLYE ;n xenovN an DIrDARm 31RNTE:PAxr�,cLLLN,�Ywwr.m n= AT_ TEE Rmlear aF m DAY 01' IN OT RATs IT I--TNH —N9,RREIr1 xD. oEnnr Dx--.ReD9mw APPROVAL OF MERIDMYN CITY COUNCIL [fK nc M uxKASCxTMO ORr m♦TO fGA TxE Mr K TEAgi NM Cgnh.ip.R�G.W K1R CFAttr :ws�jPAowRrcD o.ma°m.co-wwD Klo oN —w,o :o 20 +X� 16�, WELUNG7ON an aEta.ReNwr IRANo 7 LAND LYI SURVEY NG �°01iz�yµmo-T PACE 4 OF 4 City of Meridian I Department Report VII. Exhibits E. Common Drive Exhibit(date:12/2024) PROJECT DATA DRAWINGINDEX NEW CUSTOM HOME FOR: JEFF HILL RESIDENCE "" """""�"""" ' • � �» ,�,R��a'm a r�xF er • r�rAN ..anq Ioallo e3cu ,wv�au�m, +Am: i 4LIy11�`C�.•M.I.�h..I f.MMt�v,1Y1W�W>M� v R��.[w�.t�.�1Y VMlw�w�o*�b �vYM s�1.L v iyJ YLL I.FA.N •�� nl� 1'P�IYUIa.� pl•.�l.wwv4 . �.i Ptwvi�Miw�w,wl�ifMrt. �. DESIGN STANDARDS ..�� : K£9ILENCE L y .Y'P+� v pvw eS• Mv11.�v11L U W Q 1.lI�YYW�J I � w _ pAl,NG l i t E%r6fIN� IRlm6i'Z I + yl AE7IGBICE i[szlllI I I _ COVER ...rnr• _- _____- -__ SHEET& SITE PLAN SS TTE PLAN rig - A-1.0 City of Meridian Department Report VII. Exhibits VIII. ADDITIONAL NOTES & DETAILS FOR STAFF REPORT MAPS,TABLES,AND CHARTS (link to Community Metrics) A. One-Mile Radius Existing Condition Notes This data is automatically derived from enterprise application and GIS databases, and exported dynamically. Date retrieved notes generally reflect data acquired or processed within the last 30- days.Analysis is based on a one-mile radius from the centroid of the identified parcel. Parcel based data excludes certain properties and represents land as it exists now. Properties considered are only those with a total assessed value greater than 0(i.e. excludes most HOA area,transitional development, government, and quasi government facilities). The following values also constrain included property acreage to reduce outliers and non-conforming instances from distorting averages: R-2<5.0; R-4<2.0; R-8< 1.0; R-15 <0.5; R-40<0.25. Conditional Use Permits and Preliminary plat data likely include duplicate project submittals as they may be for the same project, approved at different times through multiple application types. Consider each independently or review prior application approvals. Some approved entitlements, and particularly older ones,may be constructed. Decennial population counts and household counts are based on the most recent Decennial Census. Current population and current household values are COMPASS estimates,usually for the year previous, and are based on traffic analysis zone boundaries(TAZ's). B. Mixed Use Analysis Notes This data is derived from enterprise application and GIS databases, and exported dynamically. Data considered for analysis are only those areas overlapping the overall Mixed Use boundary area. Mixed Use areas across arterial roadways are distinct, separate, and not considered as they do not meet the mixed use principles in the Comprehensive Plan(e.g.pedestrian safety, transportation efficiency, etc.). Mixed Use parcel areas may be greater or smaller than the future land use area designation boundary due parcel size,configuration,right-of-way, and other factors. Conditional Use Permits and Preliminary plat data likely include duplicate project submittals as they may be for the same project, approved at different times through multiple application types. Consider each independently or review prior application approvals. C. Service Assessment Notes This data represents existing conditions derived from our enterprise application and GIS database, exported through dynamic reporting. The system references the most recent available data from various sources, including sewer main lines, sewer trunksheds, floodplain, fire service areas and response times,police crime reporting,pathway information,existing and planned transit, roadway improvements, school and park proximity, and other resources. The tool provides context for project review,using multiple indicators consistently. Data from similar topics may vary based on different levels of review. The overall score is based on weighted criteria(not a ranked order), and the percentile score compares the parcel to others in the city(higher is better). This tool was developed as a City Council priority and outcome of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. Scores,whether high or low, are just one data point and should not be the sole basis for decisions. City of Meridian I Department Report VIII. Additional Notes&Details for Staff Report Maps, Tables, and Charts D. ACHD Roadway Infographic Notes The Ada County Highway District utilizes a number of planning and analysis tools to understand existing and future roadway conditions. • Existing Level of service(LOS).LOS indicator is a common metric to consider a driver's experience with a letter ranking from A to F.Letter A represents free flow conditions, and on the other end Level F represents forced flow with stop and go conditions. These conditions usually represent peak hour driver experience. ACHD considers Level D, stable flow,to be acceptable. The LOS does not represent conditions for bikes or pedestrians, nor indicate whether improvements: are possible; if there are acceptable tradeoffs; or if there is a reasonable cost-benefit. • Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP).The IFYWP marker(yes/no) indicates whether the specified roadway is listed in the next 5-years. This work may vary, from concept design to construction. • Capital Improvement Plan(CIP).The CIP marker(yes/no)indicates whether the specified roadway is programmed for improvement in the next 20-years. City of Meridian I Department Report VIII. Additional Notes&Details for Staff Report Maps, Tables, and Charts w IDIAN� AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Second and Third Reading of Ordinance 25-2075: Repealing and replacing Title 2, Meridian City Code, regarding commissions and committees; amending Meridian City Code section 1-6-5, regarding Compensation Committee; amending Meridian City Code section 1-7-9, regarding Compensation Committee; repealing Meridian City Code section 1-7-11, regarding Meridian Districting Committee and City Council districts; repealing Meridian City Code section 10-7-11, regarding Impact Fee Advisory Committee; repealing conflicting ordinances; and providing an effective date. CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 25-2075 BY THE CITY COUNCIL: CAVENER, LITTLE ROBERTS, OVERTON, STRADER, TAYLOR,WHITLOCK AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 2, MERIDIAN CITY CODE, REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES; AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 1-6-5, REGARDING COMPENSATION COMMITTEE; AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 1-7-9, REGARDING COMPENSATION COMMITTEE; REPEALING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 1-7-11, REGARDING MERIDIAN DISTRICTING COMMITTEE AND CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS; REPEALING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 10-7-11, REGARDING IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,the City of Meridian's 2021-2025 Strategic Plan includes this goal: "[U]pdate ordinances and simplify processes in order to improve effectiveness and provide premier services to our citizens," and one of the enumerated strategies supporting this goal is to "perform a complete review of all ordinances, codes and policies in the City of Meridian to assess their value and relevance to the community"; WHEREAS,the City Attorney's Office, with input from the Arts Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Solid Waste Advisory Commission, and staff providing support to these commissions as well as to the Board of Adjustment and the Impact Fee Advisory Committee, has proposed the following changes to Title 2; WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the proposed changes will establish uniformity in the structure and substantive provisions of Title 2; consolidate redundant provisions; incorporate, rather than reiterate, relevant code provisions; clarify language and the applicability of laws regarding governmental transparency; and remove references to outdated functions or operational functions that are now handled by City staff; and WHEREAS, for these reasons, City Council finds that the changes to Title 2 as set forth in this ordinance will serve the Strategic Plan goal as set forth above; NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,ADA COUNTY, IDAHO: Section 1. That Title 2, Meridian City Code, shall be repealed, and replaced with the following: Title 2 - COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES CHAPTER 1.—ADVISORY COMMISSIONS. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE I 2-1-1.—Advisory Commissions. A. All advisory commissions. The following provisions shall apply to all advisory commissions, which shall be defined as commissions created by City Council for the purpose of advising the Mayor and City Council on specific subjects,pursuant to and as enumerated in this chapter. Advisory commissions shall include the Meridian Arts Commission, the Historic Preservation Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Solid Waste Advisory Commission, and the Transportation Commission. B. Creation of advisory commissions. Advisory Commissions may be established by ordinance, and may be eliminated by repealing the establishing ordinance. C. Duties and authority of advisory commissions. 1. The advisory commissions shall be recommending bodies, and shall make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council, within the scope of each commission's respective duties, as set forth in this chapter. 2. Each advisory commission shall adopt bylaws for the proper conduct of the commission's business. All commission bylaws are subject to approval by the Mayor and City Council after recommendation by the Commission. 3. Annually, each advisory commission shall elect a chair and vice chair, who shall serve in such roles for twelve (12) months. 4. In addition to duties set forth in the respective commission bylaws, the chair of each commission shall submit an annual report to the Mayor and City Council regarding the Commission's activities and accomplishments. 5. Volunteer commissioners are not and shall not be authorized to enter into any contract on behalf of the City, to apply for or accept any grant or other funds on behalf of the City, or to make any verbal or written agreement binding the commission or the City. Subject to City policy, City staff may apply for or accept grant or other funds on behalf of the City and/or in the name of a commission or committee. 6. Volunteer commissioners are not and shall not be authorized to enter private property, buildings, or structures in the performance of their official duties without the prior, express consent of the owner or occupant thereof. 7. Advisory commissions and the respective commissioners thereof shall comply with the Idaho open meetings laws, Idaho Public Records Act, and Idaho Ethics in Government laws. D. Advisory commission membership and qualifications. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 2 1. Commission members shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council on a vote of a majority of the City Council members, and commission members may, in like manner, be removed or replaced. 2. Each commission shall consist of up to nine (9)members. 3. Commissioners shall be over eighteen (18) years of age at the time of appointment, except that one (1) member of each commission may be designated to represent youth, which commissioner may be under eighteen(18) years of age. 4. All Commission members and the officers thereof shall be volunteers, and shall serve the City without compensation for such service. This shall not apply to City staff appointed to a commission within the scope of their employment . 5. Each commissioner's term shall be three (3) years, except that each youth commissioner's term shall be one (1) year. 6. A commissioner may be appointed to a partial term to complete a vacating commissioner's term, or when a new seat is established. 7. If a commission seat is or will be vacant, the Mayor's Office shall publicly notice the opportunity to apply for the seat. The incumbent commissioner may reapply for the seat. 8. Commissioners may serve up to two (2) consecutive full terms without separate approval. A third or successive term must be approved by a unanimous vote of the full City Council. A partial term shall not count as a term for the purpose of this provision. 9. The mayor shall remove any commissioner who misses one-half(%2) of the meetings held by the commission to which such commissioner was appointed in any calendar year, as of December 31. E. Budget; expenditures; staff support. 1. City Council may provide funds for an advisory commission's activities through the budgetary process. 2. Any expenditures or contracts related to a commission's activities shall be administered by the designated City staff member assigned to the commission, subject to City policy. No volunteer commissioner shall be authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the City, including those related to services, goods, or the acceptance of grant funds. 3. The City Attorney or designee shall be assigned to each commission to provide legal advice and support, and designated staff member(s) shall be assigned to each commission to provide administrative and operational support. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 3 F. Meetings. Regular meetings of advisory commissions shall be held at Meridian City Hall, at the date and time specified by City Code. If the regular meeting date falls on a holiday, City election day, or primary or general election day, the meeting shall be canceled or rescheduled, as the chair directs. If a quorum of the commission is not available for a regularly scheduled meeting, the meeting may be postponed to a different date and time, or may be canceled. 2-1-2. Arts Commission. A. Establishment;purpose. There is hereby established the Meridian Arts Commission, the purpose of which shall be to advise the Mayor, City Council, and City staff on matters regarding Meridian's arts and cultural resources, the City's aesthetic environment, and the development of economic, educational, recreation, and tourism opportunities within Meridian through the advancement of publicly accessible arts and cultural enrichment. B. Duties and powers. The Arts Commission shall be authorized to support,provide input, represent the public interest, and make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City staff regarding: 1. The needs of the Meridian community with regard to the arts. 2. The importance of publicly accessible arts and culture, and their benefits to the community. 3. The aesthetic aspects of works of art or public monuments to be installed by the City of Meridian. 4. Provide input and advice to City staff on operational functions related to the arts. 5. The development of, and provide general information and encouragement to, the city's cultural organizations, artists, institutions and community organizations sponsoring arts activities. 6. City policies and activities to advance publicly accessible arts and cultural enrichment in the City. 7. The adoption of a strategic plan for the arts in Meridian. 8. The management and disbursement of funds dedicated to City arts programming. 9. Matters relevant to the commission's purpose in provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan and other planning processes undertaken by local, State, or Federal agencies. 10. The development, growth, and preservation of the City's art resources, a receptive climate for the arts, and self-sustaining arts programs within Meridian. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 4 C. Qualifications. All members of the Arts Commission shall have an interest, competence, or knowledge in the arts. D. Meetings. The Arts Commission shall convene regular meetings at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at 3:30 p.m., on the second Thursday of each month. 2-1-3. Historic Preservation Commission. A. Establishment;purpose. There is hereby established a Historic Preservation Commission, the purpose of which shall be to advise the Mayor, City Council, and City staff on matters regarding the identification, evaluation, designation, documentation, and protection of buildings, sites, areas, structures, and artifacts which reflect significant elements of Meridian's historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural heritage. B. Duties and powers. The Historic Preservation Commission shall be authorized to support, provide input, represent the public interest, and make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City staff regarding: 1. Surveys of local historic properties in Meridian and Meridian's impact area for the purpose of documenting and identifying significant historic properties, including those potentially eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. 2. The nominations of properties in Meridian and Meridian's impact area to the National Register of Historic Places. 3. Methods and procedures necessary to preserve, restore, maintain and operate historic properties in Meridian and Meridian's impact area. 4. Educational and interpretive programs on historic preservation and historic properties in Meridian. 5. Matters relevant to the commission's purpose in provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan and other planning processes undertaken by local, State, or Federal agencies. 6. Opportunities and actions that may further the protection, enhancement, and preservation of historic properties. 7. The preservation of buildings, sites, areas, structures, and artifacts which reflect significant elements of Meridian's historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural heritage. C. Qualifications. All members of the Historic Preservation Commission shall have a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in history or historic preservation. At least two (2)members should have professional training or experience in the disciplines of ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 5 architecture, history, architectural history, urban planning, archaeology, engineering, law, or other professions related to historic preservation. D. Meetings. The Historic Preservation Commission shall convene regular meetings at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at 4:30 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month except November and December. 2-1-3. Parks and Recreation Commission. A. Establishment;purpose. There is hereby established a Parks and Recreation Commission, the purpose of which shall be to advise the Mayor and the City Council on matters regarding the City parks system and recreational programming. B. Duties and powers. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall be authorized to support, provide input, represent the public interest, and make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City staff regarding: 1. The design of City parks,pathways, and related facilities. 2. Recreational programming and activities. 3. The future growth, development and regulation of park,playground, and recreation facilities of the city. 4. Facility rules and regulations. 5. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan and any subsequent updates or revisions. 6. Matters relevant to the commission's purpose in provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan and other planning processes undertaken by local, State, or Federal agencies. 7. The development, growth, maintenance, and improvement of City parks,pathways, and recreational facilities. C. Qualifications. All members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall have a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in parks,pathways, open spaces, sports, or recreation. All members shall reside within City limits, except that one (1) or two (2) members may reside in the area of impact. D. Meetings. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall convene regular meetings at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at 4:00 p.m., on the second Wednesday of each month. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 6 2-1-3. Solid Waste Advisory Commission. A. Establishment;purpose. There is hereby established a Solid Waste Advisory Commission, the purpose of which shall be to advise the Mayor, City Council, and Public Works Department staff on matters regarding solid waste collection and disposal. B. Duties and powers. The Solid Waste Advisory Commission shall be authorized to support, provide input, represent the public interest, and make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City staff regarding: 1. Ordinances,policies, and fees related to the City's solid waste collection system and disposal services. 2. Programs and projects that promote and improve residential and commercial solid waste management practices that help divert waste from the landfill. 3. Solid waste initiatives and concerns brought forth by citizens of Meridian or franchisee, and provide recommendations on such matters to City staff. 4. Management and disbursement of funds in the Community Recycling Fund program. 5. Matters relevant to the commission's purpose in provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan and other planning processes undertaken by local, State, or Federal agencies. 6. The development of solid waste initiatives that promote clean, safe, cost-effective solid waste management within Meridian. C. Qualifications. All members of the Solid Waste Advisory Commission shall be residents of the City of Meridian and shall have a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in solid waste management. One member shall be under eighteen (18)years of age at the time of appointment to represent youth. A representative of the current solid waste franchisee shall serve as an ex officio member. D. Meetings. The Solid Waste Advisory Commission shall convene regular meetings at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at 4:00 p.m., on the fourth Wednesday of each month. 2-1-4. Transportation Commission. A. Establishment;purpose. There is hereby established a transportation commission, the purposes of which shall be to provide a forum for cooperation, coordination,planning, and communication between the City and citizens and organizations concerned with transportation planning and the safe and efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic throughout the community, and to advise the Mayor, City Council, and City staff on matters regarding transportation in Meridian. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 7 B. Duties and powers. The Transportation Commission shall be authorized to support,provide input, represent the public interest, and make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City staff regarding: 1. Policies, programs, and issues related to traffic safety and transportation matters affecting Meridian. 2. Motorist, pedestrian, and bicyclist concerns or issues referred to the commission by City Council, other political bodies, or City staff that relate to transportation safety. 3. An annual list of the highest priority roadway, intersection,bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects for inclusion in state, regional and local transportation funding programs, such as the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) long range transportation plan, Ada County Highway District(ACHD)'s capital improvements plan, and Idaho Transportation Department(ITD)'s long range vision/plan. 4. The annual budget and five-year work plan prepared by the Ada County Highway District. 5. Matters relevant to the commission's purpose in provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan and other planning processes undertaken by local, State, or Federal agencies. C. Qualifications. All members of the Transportation Commission shall have an interest, competence, or knowledge in matters relating to transportation planning and traffic safety. Commission membership shall be comprised of. Four(4) Meridian citizens residing within city limits, one position of which may be designated to represent youth; three (3)Meridian business owners or employees of a business in Meridian; and two (2) individuals with technical expertise and/or education in a transportation-related field. The four(4)Meridian citizens should, if possible, represent different geographic areas of Meridian. Nonvoting ex officio members shall include representatives from the Ada County Highway District, Idaho Transportation Department, Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho, Valley Regional Transit, and West Ada School District. D. Meetings. The Transportation Commission shall convene regular meetings at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at 3:30 p.m., on the first Monday of each month. CHAPTER 2.—STATUTORY COMMISSIONS. 2-2-1.— Statutory commissions. A. All statutory commissions. The following provisions shall apply to all statutory commissions, which shall be defined as commissions created and governed pursuant to Idaho Code. Statutory commissions shall include the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 8 B. Creation of statutory commissions. Each statutory commission shall be established as required by the applicable provisions of Idaho Code. C. Duties and authority of statutory commissions. 1. Statutory commissions shall be authorized to act within the scope of each commission's respective duties, as set forth in this chapter, the applicable provisions of Meridian City Code, and the applicable provisions of Idaho Code. 2. Volunteer commissioners are not and shall not be authorized to enter into any contract on behalf of the City, to apply for or accept any grant or other funds on behalf of the City, or to make any verbal or written agreement binding the commission or the City. 3. Volunteer commissioners are not and shall not be authorized to enter private property, buildings, or structures in the performance of their official duties without the prior, express consent of the owner or occupant thereof. 4. Statutory commissions and the respective commissioners thereof shall comply with the Idaho open meetings laws, Idaho Public Records Act, and Idaho Ethics in Government laws. 5. Each statutory commission shall adopt bylaws for the proper conduct of business. D. Statutory commission membership and qualifications. 1. Commission members shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by majority vote of the City Council. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner. Commission members may be removed for cause by a majority vote of City Council. 2. A commissioner may be appointed to a partial term to complete a vacating commissioner's term, or when a new seat is established. 3. Commissioners shall be over eighteen (18) years of age at the time of appointment. 4. All Commission members and the officers thereof shall be volunteers, and shall serve the City without compensation for such service. E. Officers. At the first meeting of each calendar year, each statutory commission shall elect a chair and vice chair. The chair shall run each meeting, and the vice chair shall act as the chair in the event of the chair's absence. F. Budget; expenditures; staff support. 1. City Council may provide a budget for a statutory commission's activities through the budgetary process. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 9 2. Any expenditures or contracts related to a commission's activities shall be administered, by the designated City staff member assigned to the commission, subject to the City's policies. No volunteer commissioner shall be authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the City, including those related to services, goods, or the acceptance of grant funds. 3. The City Attorney or designee shall be assigned to each commission to provide legal advice and support, and designated staff member(s) shall be assigned to each commission to provide administrative and operational support. 2-2-2.—Planning and Zoning Commission. A. Establishment;purpose; duties;powers. There is hereby established the Planning and Zoning Commission, the purpose of which shall be to advise the Mayor, City Council, and City staff regarding land use matters, and/or make decisions regarding land use matters. pursuant to the authority in, and for the purpose of fulfilling the duties set forth in Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho Code (the Local Land Use Planning Act) and Title 11, Meridian City Code (the Unified Development Code). B. Qualifications; term. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have at least three (3),but no more than nine (9)members. At least one (1)member must be a resident of the City impact area, outside the corporate limits; must have resided in Ada County for at least two (2) years prior to appointment; and must remain a resident of the City impact area during the member's entire term on the Commission. The other members must each be residents of the City of Meridian, must have resided in Ada County for at least two (2) years and in the City of Meridian for at least one (1) year prior to appointment, and must remain a resident of the City of Meridian during their entire term on the Commission. Each member's term shall be three (3) years. No person shall serve more than two (2) full consecutive terms without specific approval by a two-thirds' vote of City Council. C. Meetings. The regular meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be held at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, on the first and third Thursday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. 2-2-3. Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee. A. Establishment;purpose; duties;powers. There is hereby established the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee,pursuant to the authority in, and for the purpose of fulfilling the duties set forth in Idaho Code section 67-8205. The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity and is established to: 1. Assist the City in adopting land use assumptions; 2. Review the capital improvements plan and proposed amendments, and provide written comments; ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 10 3. Monitor and evaluate implementation of the capital improvements plan; 4. File periodic reports, at least annually, with respect to the capital improvements plan and report to the City any perceived inequities in implementing the plan or imposing the development impact fees; and 5. Advise the City of the need to update or revise land use assumptions, the capital improvements plan, and development impact fees. B. Qualifications; term. The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee shall have a minimum of five (5)members. Two (2) or more members shall be active in the business of development,building or real estate. Employees or officials acting in their official capacity for a governmental entity shall not be appointed as members of the committee. All members of the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee must reside within Meridian city limits. Each member's term shall be three (3) years. No person shall serve more than two (2) full consecutive terms without specific approval by a two-thirds' vote of City Council. C. Meetings. The regular meetings of the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee shall be held at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho. The Chief Financial Officer shall convene a meeting of the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee at least annually. CHAPTER 3. —COMMITTEES. 2-3-1.—Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases, and derivations thereof, shall be defined as follows: A. Ad hoc committee means an informally organized group of citizens, City staff, and/or elected officials; convened by the Mayor, City Council, or City staff as needed; for the purpose of taking a specific action or providing input to the Mayor, City Council, or City staff on a specific subject. B. Standing committee means a subagency of the City enumerated in this chapter or other City ordinance; created by the Mayor, City Council, or City staff for the purposes set forth in the committee's enabling ordinance. Standing committees shall include the Meridian Districting Committee, Compensation Committee, and Utility Billing Review Committee. 2-3-2.—All committees. The following provisions shall apply to all City committees: A. Establishment. The Mayor and the Directors are authorized to establish ad hoc committees, or convene standing committees as set forth in this chapter. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE I I B. Transparent and Ethical Government. Both standing and ad hoc committees shall be subject to the Idaho Public Records Act, and their members to the Idaho Ethics in Government laws and Title 18, Chapter 13, Idaho Code (regarding bribery and corruption). Standing committees are subagencies of the City, created by ordinance, and are therefore subject to the open meetings laws. C. Selection of members. Except as otherwise provided, committee members shall be selected by the Mayor, City Council, or City staff, and shall serve at the pleasure of same. D. Members are volunteers. All committee members shall be volunteers, and shall serve the City without compensation for such service. This shall not apply to City staff appointed to a committee within the scope of their employment. E. Expiration. A committee shall expire when its purpose is completed, or, in the case of ad hoc committees, when the Mayor or Director determines that the committee is no longer necessary. F. Staff support. Designated staff member(s) may be assigned to each committee to provide administrative and operational support. The City Attorney or designee may attend committee meetings to provide legal advice and support. 2-3-3.—Standing committees. The following provisions shall apply to all Standing Committees: A. Appointment of members. The Mayor shall, with the approval of the City Council, appoint members to standing committees. The term of such appointments shall be one (1) year, or for the period necessary to achieve the purpose for which the committee is convened, whichever is shorter. Should a vacancy occur on a standing committee, the vacancy shall be filled in like manner as soon thereafter as practicable. B. Officers. At the initial meeting of the committee, the Committee members shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair. 1. The Chair shall be a voting member of the committee and shall hold the same rights and privileges as any other committee member. The decisions, statements, and/or actions of the Chair shall obligate, commit, and/or represent the committee only insofar as the committee has specifically authorized. The Chair's duties shall include: a. Preparing meeting agendas in cooperation with the City Clerk or designee; b. Presiding over all meetings, and c. Signing all documents requiring an official signature on behalf of the committee. 2. The Vice-Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in the absence of the Chair, and such other duties as may be delegated by the Chair. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 12 3. A special election may be held at any time to fill a vacancy of the office of Chair or Vice- Chair. 4. The Chair shall propose, and the committee members shall adopt, a timeline of meetings and actions to timely complete the committee's work. C. Agenda. The agenda for all meetings shall be prepared by the Chair in consultation with the City Clerk or designee. The City Clerk or designee shall assist the Chair with scheduling meetings,posting meeting and agenda notices, preparing meeting minutes, and distributing agendas, minutes, and other materials to committee members prior to each meeting. D. Quorum. A majority of currently appointed committee members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. E. Voting. Each voting member shall be entitled to one (1) vote on any matter. Except as otherwise designated herein, the vote of the majority of the voting members present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall effectuate any decision. Voting shall be verbal and on the record; proxy voting, secret voting, and written voting shall not be permitted. F. Meetings. Except as otherwise provided, scheduling of public hearings,public comment, or presentations before a committee shall be at the discretion of the Chair. The Chair may set rules to maximize efficiency and productivity of meetings, including setting a time limit for comments or presentations. 2-3-4. Meridian Districting Committee. A. Establishment;purpose. There is hereby established the Meridian Districting Committee, the purpose of which shall be to establish six (6) City Council districts and assign one (1) City Council seat to represent each City Council district, in accordance with applicable laws, available federal decennial census data, and principles of districting as are or may be established by law,policy, and custom governing the same. B. Duties and powers. The Meridian Districting Committee shall: 1. Evaluate and apply federal decennial census data regarding the City of Meridian in order to establish six (6) City Council districts pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 50-707A; Title 1, Chapter 7, Meridian City Code; and all other applicable provisions of local, state, and federal law. 2. Assign City Council seats, numbering 1 through 6, to the corresponding numbered City Council districts,pursuant to this Chapter. 3. Act independently to make decisions regarding designating and numbering City Council districts, without regard for the residency of elected officials or candidates running for municipal office of the City of Meridian. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 13 4. Consult resources and experts in demographics and population distribution, including, without limitation, the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho, the United States Census Bureau, and their delegees and staff, as needed or desired. 5. Consult resources and experts in districting and apportionment, including, without limitation, the Idaho Secretary of State, the Idaho Commission for Reapportionment, the Ada County Clerk, and the delegees and staff thereof, as needed or desired. 6. Consult City of Meridian Geographic Information System and Planning staff for information and assistance with establishment of City Council districts and the preparation of maps. 7. Consult the City Attorney or designee regarding compliance with applicable Idaho Code and Meridian City Code provisions. C. Membership qualifications. The Meridian Districting Committee shall be established as follows: 1. In addition to the names of the appointed members, the resolution shall include the following directives to the City Clerk: a. Directing the City Clerk to convene the Meridian Districting Committee. b. Directing the City Clerk to post on the City of Meridian website the agenda and minutes of the Meridian Districting Committee meetings, as well as the census data used by the Meridian Districting Committee in the course of its charge under this section. 2. Voting members of the Meridian Districting Committee shall include six(6) Meridian residents from diverse geographic areas of Meridian,to include at least one (1) individual who resides south of Interstate 84, one (1) individual who resides north of Ustick Road, one (1) individual who resides west of Meridian Road, and one (1) individual who resides east of Meridian Road. The six (6) Committee members shall be voting members, and shall serve without salary or compensation for their service. 3. The Meridian Districting Committee shall include the following ex-officio, non-voting members: a. The City of Meridian Geographic Information System Manager or designee; b. The City of Meridian Planning Manager or designee; and c. The Ada County Clerk or designee. 4. The Meridian Districting Committee may include the following ex-officio, non-voting members, as may be hired by the City of Meridian: a statistician, a cartographer, and/or any other experts whose services may be helpful in the discharge of the Meridian Districting Committee's responsibilities. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 14 D. Ineligible for candidacy. A person who has served on the Meridian Districting Committee shall be ineligible to run for a Meridian City Council seat for five (5) years following such service. E. Duties and powers. The following process shall apply to the establishment of City Council districts: 1. The Meridian Districting Committee shall evaluate and apply the federal decennial census data for the City of Meridian in order to establish six (6) City Council districts pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 50-707A; Title 1, Chapter 7, Meridian City Code; and all other applicable provisions of local, state, and federal law. To assist the Committee, one (1) or more of the ex officio members shall prepare three (3)potential districting maps for the Committee's initial consideration. The Committee may utilize one (1) of these potential districting maps, or the Committee may develop and utilize a different districting map. 2. Upon completion of a draft districting map, the Meridian Districting Committee shall designate each City Council district with a number from 1 to 6 pursuant to the provisions of Meridian City Code Section 1-2-3(B) and this chapter. The draft map and numbered City Council districts shall constitute the draft districting plan. The Meridian Districting Committee shall hold a minimum of two (2) public hearings to receive public testimony on the draft districting map. 3. The Meridian Districting Committee shall act to establish, by resolution, the Meridian Districting Plan. The resolution must be approved by at least four(4) voting members to be effective, and shall certify that the established City Council districts meet the criteria set forth in I.C. 50-707A and other applicable statutes and laws. The Meridian Districting Plan shall include the following documents,which shall be appended to the resolution, and incorporated into the same by reference: a. A map of the City of Meridian showing the exact locations of the designated City Council districts, labeled with the district numbers and corresponding City Council seat numbers. b. A description of the boundaries of the City Council districts, described by the names of streets or other established features or landmarks. c. A declaration that the City Council seats shall be designated with numbers corresponding to the like-numbered City Council districts, in accordance with Meridian City Code Section 1-2-3(B). 4. The Meridian Districting Committee shall transmit its resolution to the City Clerk, and the City Clerk shall: a. Schedule a public hearing before the City Council on the resolution; b. Make the resolution available on the City of Meridian's website; and c. Publish a notice of hearing on the matter before the City Council. 5. The City Clerk shall publish notice of the public hearing on the Meridian Districting Committee's Meridian Districting Plan before City Council at least once prior to the date ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 15 set for the public hearing, which notice shall solicit written and verbal testimony on the City Council districts as established by the Meridian Districting Committee, and shall include a link to the City of Meridian's webpage with access to the resolution and appended documents. 6. The City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the Meridian Districting Plan as established by the Meridian Districting Committee, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Meridian City Code for public hearings. Following such public hearing, the City Council shall review the Meridian Districting Plan as established by the Meridian Districting Committee, and upon a finding that it meets the criteria set forth in I.C. 50- 707A, shall adopt it by ordinance as the final Meridian Districting Plan. Such act shall be a ministerial function of the City Council; modification of the Meridian Districting Plan established by the Meridian Districting Committee shall occur only upon remand to the Meridian Districting Committee. The City Council may remand the matter to the Meridian Districting Committee only upon a finding, supported by substantial evidence, that the Meridian Districting Plan established by the Meridian Districting Committee does not meet the criteria set forth in I.C. 50-707A. Should the City Council fail to adopt the Meridian Districting Plan via ordinance at least one hundred thirty-five (135) days prior to the date of the next general city election, the Meridian Districting Committee's last resolution shall comprise the final Meridian Districting Plan. 7. The City Clerk shall file the Meridian Districting Plan with the County Clerk at least one hundred thirty-four(134) days prior to the next general City election, with a request that the County Clerk prepare ballots and establish polling places for all subsequent Meridian City Council elections in accordance with the Meridian Districting Plan. Upon the City Clerk's filing of the Meridian Districting Plan with the County Clerk, the Meridian Districting Committee shall automatically dissolve. 8. City Council may,pursuant to I.C. 50-707, modify City Council seat numbers after the Meridian Districting Plan has been adopted, so long as such modifications are approved by ordinance at least one hundred thirty-five (135) days prior to the date of the next general City election. F. Meetings. Meetings of the Meridian Districting Committee shall be held at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho. The City Clerk, at the direction of the Mayor, shall convene the initial meeting of the Meridian Districting Committee. Additional meetings of the Meridian Districting Committee may be scheduled by the Chair as necessary to carry out the business of the Committee. 2-3-5. Compensation Committee. A. Establishment;purpose. There is hereby established the Compensation Committee, the purpose of which shall be to make recommendations to City Council regarding the Mayor's and City Council's compensation. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 16 B. Membership qualifications. The Compensation Committee shall consist of no less than five (5) citizens, business leaders, and former elected or appointed officials of the City of Meridian. C. Duties and powers. The Compensation Committee shall make recommendations to City Council regarding whether to adjust, increase, or decrease the Mayor's and City Council's respective compensation. In setting the budget for the compensation of the Mayor and City Council, City Council shall consider, but shall not be bound by, the recommendations of the committee. In making its recommendations, the Compensation Committee may consider any or all of the following: 1. Similar salaries in other cities, 2. Economic factors, 3. Potential impact to the City's budget, 4. The elected officials' performance while in office, and 5. Changes to other City employees' salaries. D. Meetings. Meetings of the Compensation Committee shall be held at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho. The Human Resources Director shall convene the Committee in each municipal election year,prior to the budget workshop. 2-3-6.— Utility Billing Review Committee. A. Establishment;purpose; duties and powers. There is hereby established the Utility Billing Review Committee, the purpose of which shall be to hear disputes, objections, appeals, or requested adjustments by an authorized water and/or sewer user related to water and/or sewer user accounts, statements, and fees, and/or permits including, but not limited to, nonpayment and shutoff of water service, assessment fees, connection fees, wastewater discharge permits, monthly user charges or other fees established by title 9 of this Code regarding water and sewer use and service. B. Membership qualifications. The Utility Billing Review Committee shall consist of at least three (3) members,but no more than five (5) members, to include the Director of the Public Works Department or designee; the City Attorney or designee; and at least one (1) Meridian citizen. C. Meetings. The Utility Billing Review Committee shall convene upon scheduling and notice by the City Clerk following receipt of a written request for hearing as set forth in this chapter. When necessary, the Utility Billing Review Committee shall convene at 3:00 p.m., on the third Wednesday of the month at the Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho. Additional meetings of the Utility Billing Review Committee may be scheduled by the Committee as necessary to carry out the business of the Committee. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 17 D. Hearing process. The following process shall apply to hearings before the Utility Billing Review Committee: 1. An authorized water and/or sewer user may request a hearing by submitting a written request for hearing to the City Clerk within thirty(30) days from the dated notification of administrative denial of a request for adjustment. Such request for hearing shall include such user's name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address, and water or sewer account number and address; and a description of the matter(s)to be brought before and considered by the Utility Billing Review Committee. 2. Upon receipt of a timely and complete request for hearing, the City Clerk shall schedule the matter for hearing at the next meeting of the Utility Billing Review Committee. A request for hearing that is received after 3:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month shall not be heard until the third Wednesday of the following month. The City Clerk has authority to schedule the matter for hearing at an alternative time, with the Chair's approval. The City Clerk shall provide notice of the hearing to the user. 3. On the date and time noticed for hearing, the Utility Billing Review Committee shall conduct a hearing on the matter brought by the user. The Committee shall provide the user the opportunity to present credible evidence, to personally appear and be represented and/or accompanied by an advisor or other legal representative, to be judged on facts adduced at the hearing, and to otherwise be heard on the matter. 4. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Utility Billing Review Committee shall state a verbal decision, to include general findings of fact and conclusions of law in support of its decision. The Committee shall declare the payment of any money deemed owed to the city due and payable to the City Finance Department immediately or by a date certain, as appropriate. The Committee shall also verbally and on the record inform the user of the user's right to appeal the Committee's decision to the City Council. 5. The City Attorney or designee shall prepare a written decision including the Committee's findings of fact and conclusions of law. The City Attorney shall mail the written decision to the user within seven (7)working days of the conclusion of the hearing. E. Appeal process. A user who receives an adverse decision by the Utility Billing Review Committee shall have a limited right of appeal to the City Council, pursuant to the following: 1. Within three (3)working days of the issuance of the written decision, the user shall file with the City Clerk: a. A written notice of appeal, including a statement of the basis for the appeal, including specific objections to the Utility Billing Review Committee's findings of fact and/or conclusions of law; and b. A cash or check deposit in the amount determined by the Utility Billing Review Committee to be due and payable. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 18 2. Upon timely receipt of a complete notice of appeal, the City Clerk shall schedule the appeal for hearing before the City Council within thirty(30) calendar days. The City Clerk shall provide notice of such hearing to the user. 3. On the date and time duly noticed for hearing before City Council, each party may make a brief statement to City Council.No new evidence shall be presented; City Council shall decide the matter upon consideration of the record of the hearing before the Utility Billing Review Committee. 4. City Council may affirm, overturn, or modify the decision of the Utility Billing Review Committee. City Council shall overturn or modify the decision of the Utility Billing Review Committee only where the Board's findings of fact are not based upon substantial evidence or the conclusions of law are erroneous. City Council may order that the user's deposit be forfeited to city or refunded, less any adjustments. City Council may order that the payment of any additional money deemed owed to the city be due and payable to the City Finance Department by a date certain. The decision of the City Council shall be final. Section 2. That Meridian City Code section 1-6-5 shall be amended as follows: 1-6-5. - Compensation. A. The annual compensation of the Mayor shall be as follows: The Mayor shall receive an annual salary effective on January 1, 2024 a total annual salary of one hundred thirty-one thousand, seven hundred forty-five dollars and ninety cents ($131,745.90), and effective January 1, 2025, a total annual salary of one hundred thirty-nine thousand, three hundred eighty-seven dollars and sixteen cents ($139,387.16), until this section is amended as allowed by law. Salary shall be paid in equal monthly amounts. B. The Mayor shall receive the same employee benefits as any full-time city employee, except for accrual of vacation or sick leave, and any other benefits as directed by the City Council. C. Human Reseufees shall be tasked to feFm a eemmittee eempr-ised of no less than fivt-(S) various eitizens, business leaders, and fefmer-eieeted or-appointed offieials of the City-of r-eeemmendations for-aE�ustments, deer-eases to eempensation for-the Mayor-and City Couneil. The eemmittee may or all of the following in making sueb deer-eases based upon the maf-ket as detet:fained by the eemmittee, the euffent and potential iner-eases aff-er-ded to ail other-eity employees, and expeetat. — . iblie in general for-the pesition that is being evaluated. The member-ship of the eemmittee may be detei:mined by the City Couneil with input ffem the Mayen The City Couneil is not bound to follow guidanee for-setting the budget for-eempensatiet+. ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 19 Section 3. That Meridian City Code section 1-7-9 shall be amended as follows: 1-7-9. - Compensation. A. The annual compensation of the members of the City Council shall be as follows: 1. Each member of the City Council shall receive an annual salary of sixteen thousand one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($16,125.00) effective January 1, 2022, and effective January 1, 2023, a total annual salary of seventeen thousand three hundred and thirty-five dollars ($17,335.00), until this section is amended as allowed by law. 2. The City Council President shall receive additional compensation of ten (10) percent more than other Council members as compensation for the additional work involved in that role. The compensation shall be an annual salary of seventeen thousand seven hundred and thirty-eight-dollars ($17,738.00) effective January 1, 2022, and effective January 1, 2023, a total annual salary of nineteen thousand and sixty-nine dollars ($19,069.00), until this section is amended as allowed by law. 3. Salary will be paid in equal monthly amounts. B. The City Council shall receive the same employee benefits as all full-time city employees, except for the accrual of vacation or sick leave, and any other benefits as directed by the City Council. C. Human Resources shall be tasked to form a committee comprised of no less than five (5) various citizens, business leaders, and former elected or appointed officials of the City of Meridian prior to the budget workshop during every Municipal election year to make recommendations for adjustments, increases, or decreases to compensation for the Mayor and City Council. The committee may consider any or all of the following in making such recommendation: baseline salaries in comparison to select cities, appropriate increases or decreases based upon the market as determined by the committee, the current and potential impact to the city's budget, performance of the elected official while in office, recent or current increases afforded to all other city employees, and expectations of the public in general for the position that is being evaluated. The membership of the committee may be determined by the City Council with input from the Mayor. The City Council is not bound to follow the recommendations from the committee, but may use any feedback or recommendation as guidance for setting the budget for compensation. Section 4. That Meridian City Code section 10-7-11 shall be repealed. Section 5. That all City of Meridian ordinances, or parts thereof, that are in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 6. That this ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 11th day of March, 2025. O RDINANCE UPDATING T ITLE 2, M ERIDIAN C ITY C ODE, REGARDING C OMMISSIONS AND C OMMITTEES P AGE 20 APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 11th day of March, 2025. APPROVED: ATTEST: ______________________________ ______________________________ Robert E. Simison, Mayor Chris Johnson, City Clerk O RDINANCE UPDATING T ITLE 2, M ERIDIAN C ITY C ODE, REGARDING C OMMISSIONS AND C OMMITTEES P AGE 21 CERTIFICATION OF SUMMARY: William L.M. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian, Idaho, hereby certifies that the summary below is true and complete and upon its publication will provide adequate notice to j the public. � t William L. M. Nary, City Attorney j SUMMARY OF CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 25 -2075 An ordinance repealing and replacing Title 2, Meridian City Code, regarding commissions and committees; amending Meridian City Code section 1-6-5, regarding Compensation Committee; amending Meridian City Code section 1-7-9, regarding Compensation Committee; repealing Meridian City Code section 1-7-11, regarding Meridian Districting Committee and City Council districts; repealing Meridian City Code section 10-7-11, regarding Impact Fee Advisory Committee; repealing conflicting ordinances; and providing an effective date. The full text of this ordinance is available at Meridian City Hall, City Cleric's Office, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho. e ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 2,MERIDIAN CITY CODE,REGARDING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES V IDIAN� AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Ordinance No. 25-2077: An ordinance (Addison Circle Subdivision — H-2024- 0040) annexing a parcel of land located in the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 33, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, more particularly described in Exhibit "A"; rezoning 1.87 acres of such real property from RUT (Rural Urban Transition) to the R-8 (Medium-Density Residential) zoning district, directing city staff to alter all applicable use and area maps as well as the official zoning maps and all official maps depicting the boundaries and the zoning districts of the City of Meridian in accordance with this ordinance; providing that copies of this ordinance shall be filed with the Ada County Assessor, the Ada County Treasurer, the Ada County Recorder, and the Idaho State Tax Commission, as required by law; repealing conflicting ordinances; and providing an effective date. ADA COUNTY RECORDER Trent Tripple 2025-015308 BOISE IDAHO Pgs=4 BONNIE OBERBILLIG 03/12/2025 04:42 PM CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO NO FEE CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 25-2077 BY THE CITY COUNCIL: CAVENER, LITTLE ROBERTS, OVERTON STRADER, TAYLOR, WHITLOCK AN ORDINANCE (ADDISON CIRCLE SUBDIVISION—H-2024-0040) ANNEXING A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE I WEST,BOISE MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"; REZONING 1.87 ACRES OF SUCH REAL PROPERTY FROM RUT (RURAL URBAN TRANSITION) TO THE R-8 (MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT; DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO ALTER ALL APPLICABLE USE AND AREA MAPS AS WELL AS THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS AND ALL OFFICIAL MAPS DEPICTING THE BOUNDARIES AND THE ZONING DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE FILED WITH THE ADA COUNTY ASSESSOR, THE ADA COUNTY TREASURER,THE ADA COUNTY RECORDER,AND THE IDAHO STATE TAX COMMISSION, AS REQUIRED BY LAW; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS,the City of Meridian received a written request from property owner Bear Hunter Holdings LLC to annex and rezone the land described in the legal descriptions attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and the maps attached hereto as Exhibit "B" ("Subject Property"), which exhibits are incorporated herein by reference; WHEREAS,the Subject Property is contiguous to the corporate limits of the City of Meridian, Idaho; WHEREAS, the City of Meridian is authorized by Idaho Code section 50-222 to annex the Subject Property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ADA, STATE OF IDAHO: SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Meridian hereby annexes the Subject Property. SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Meridian hereby rezones 1.87 acres of such real property from RUT (Rural Urban Transition) to the R-8 (Medium-Density Residential) Zoning District. ANNEXATION ORDINANCE—ADDISON CIRCLE SUBDIVISION H-2024-0040 Page I SECTION 3.That City Staff is hereby directed to alter allapplicableuse and area maps as well as the official zoning maps and all official maps depicting the boundaries and the zoning districts of the City of Meridian in accordance with this ordinance. SECTION 4.That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this ordinance and its exhibits with the Ada County Assessor, the Ada County Treasurer, the Ada County Recorder, and the Idaho State Tax Commission, within ten (10) days following the effective date of this ordinance. SECTION 5.That all ordinances, resolutions, orders or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 6.That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect uponpublication, in accordance with law. th PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this 11 day ofMarch,2025. th APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITYOF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this11day ofMarch,2025. _________________________________ Council President, Luke Cavener ATTEST: ____________________________________ CHRIS JOHNSON, CITY CLERK STATE OF IDAHO,) )ss: County of Ada) Onthis_dayof March, 2025,beforeme,theundersigned,aNotaryPublicinandforsaidState,personally appearedLuke CavenerandChrisJohnsonknowntometobetheCouncil President andCityClerk,respectively,of theCity of Meridian,Idaho,andwhoexecutedthewithininstrument,andacknowledgedtomethattheCityofMeridian executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Ihave hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first above written. _________________________________ Notary Public Commission Expiration: Page 2 ANNEXATIONORDINANCEADDISON CIRCLE SUBDIVISIONH-2024-0040 EXHIBIT A CENTURION ENGINEERS, INC. Contact Information Joseph D. Canning, PE/PLS 2323 S. Vista Ave Ste 206 Boise, ID 83705 Telephone 208.343.3381 jdcanning@centengr.com May 30, 2024 Addison Circle Annexation and Re-Zone Description A parcel of land situate in the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 33,Township 4 North, Range 1 West, Boise Meridian,Ada County, Idaho,and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Section 33; thence S00°03'54"W,795.41 feet along the easterly boundary of said Section 33 and along the centerline of North Black Cat Road to a point which bears N00°03'54"E, 1,836.29 feet from the east quarter corner of said Section 33,which is the Point of Beginning: Thence S00°03'54"W, 312.46 feet along the easterly boundary of said Section 33 and the centerline of said North Black Cat Road; Thence N89°52'34"W, 279.72 feet along the northerly boundary of said Rapid Creek Subdivision No.2,and the easterly extension thereof,as shown in Book 121, Pages 18950 through 18953, records of Ada County, Idaho to the southeast corner of Oakcreek Subdivision No. 3,as shown in Book 106, Pages 14692 and 14693, records of Ada County, Idaho; Thence N06°15'53"E, 308.20 feet along the easterly boundary of said Oakcreek Subdivision No. 3,to the southerly boundary of Lot 14, Block 7 of said Oakcreek Subdivision No. 3; Thence N88°43'21"E, 246.50 feet along the southerly boundary of said Lot 14, Block 7 of said Oakcreek Subdivision No. 3,to the Point of Beginning. Comprising 1.87 acres, more or less. Q � N411V 1 �� yD. Gp G�NTURIO41 Legal Description Addison Circle Annexation and Re-Zone Page 1 of 1 Fi�G,NCE,Q-`� EXHIBIT B Addison Circle Subdivision Annexation and Re-Zone Boundary T12 4 BLOCK 7 OAKCREEK SUBDIVISION No. 3 14 SCALE: 1°=50' SETTLERS CANAL POINT OF BEGINNING I N88'43'21°E 246.50' d Z O BLOCK 7 L, _F 22 CP 0 Cn w w U Y O ^O b N t�D W W. Torana Ct. N U W 81,357 S.F. M, 1.87 ACRES r7 � o z Cz0 V) Z 0 BLOCK 11 �Ei li1 1 6 m M ,W �.!'�. Of �\ Y Py D. �A�► 0 \N89'52'34"W 279.72' Cq �I RAPID CREEK SUBDIVISION No. 2 I N 12 14 13 7❑ BLOCK 2 G��TUR��ti CENTURION ENGINEERS. INC. 33 34 Consulting Engineers,Land Surveyors,Planners 2323 S.Vista Ave.Ste.206 1 Boise, ID 83705 208.343.33811 www.centengr.com MAY 30, 2024 5 PROJECT NO. HC11 16 �C�NEE� ANNEXATION AND REZONE BOUNDARY CERTIFICATION OF SUMMARY: William L.M. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian, Idaho, hereby certifies that the summary below is true and complete and upon its publication will provide adequate notice to the public. William L. M.Nary, City Attorney SUMMARY OF CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 25-2077 An ordinance (Addison Circle Subdivision—H-2024-0040) annexing a parcel of land located in the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 33, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, Boise Meridian,Ada County,Idaho,more particularly described in Exhibit"A";rezoning 1.87 acres of such real property from RUT (Rural Urban Transition) to the R-8 (Medium-Density Residential) zoning district; directing city staff to alter all applicable use and area maps as well as the official zoning maps and all official maps depicting the boundaries and the zoning districts of the City of Meridian in accordance with this ordinance; providing that copies of this ordinance shall be filed with the Ada County Assessor, the Ada County Treasurer, the Ada County Recorder, and the Idaho State Tax Commission, as required by law; repealing conflicting ordinances; and providing an effective date. A full text of this ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall, City of Meridian, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho. This ordinance shall be effective as of the date of publication of this summary. [Publication to include map as set forth in Exhibit B.] ANNEXATION ORDINANCE—ADDISON CIRCLE SUBDIVISION H-2024-0040 Page 3