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RECEIVE
JAN 23 2007
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Location: at 1780 E. McMillan Road, on the north side of McMillan Road, just east of the
intersection of Locust Grove and McMillan Roads
Project: Portico Place
Applications: annexation and zoning, preliminary plat, and alternative compliance
Highlights of Proposed Development: The applicant requests Annexation and Zoning of 5.17
acres to R-8 and Preliminary Plat approval of 26 single-family residential and townhouse
building lots. Alternative Compliance is requestyd for a reduction to the street buffer width along
E. McMillan Road from 35 feet to 25 feet on the south side of the existing home. The building
lots consist of 20 attached units, 5 detached units, and 1 existing detached home. A gazebo,
pathway, and parking areas are proposed within the common area located centrally within the
subdivision. Alternative Compliance is also being requested for a reduction to the street buffer
width along E. McMillan Road from 35 feet to 25 feet on the south side ofthe existing home.
Gross Residential Density: 5.03 dwelling units per acre; net: 6.98 dwelling units per acre.
Other: The following DA provisions were added by Planning Commission:
If Lot 17. Block 1 re-develops, re-subdivides. or if any other modifications to the
lot are made that require the city to issue a building permit. at that time a new plat
will be required that complies with the 35-foot wide landscape buffer required along
E. McMillan Road.
The existing direct access to E. McMillan Road from the existing house shall be
terminated and access to the house shall be taken internally from N. Beethoven
Avenue
Elevations: Yes
Commission Recommendation: approval at their December 21, 2006 public hearing.
Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Ron Sargent (applicant/owner)
ii. In opposition: None
iii. Commenting: None
Key Issues of Discussion by Commission: Retention of existing access to McMillan Road for
resident of existing house
Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation: Require a Development Agreement that
will include a provision for a 35-foot wide landscape buffer to be installed along McMillan Road
when Lot 17, Block 1 re-develops, re-subdivides, or modifications to the building/lot are made
that requires a building permit, and requirement for the existing house on Lot 17, Block 1 to take
access internally from N. Beethoven Avenue and for the existing direct access to McMillan to be
terminated (see Exhibit B).
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: Retaining existing access to McMillan Road for resident
of existing house and the unintended consequences ofthe new DA provisions.
Written Testimony since Staff Report: applicant's response letter