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In the Matter of Preliminary Plat approval of 14 commercial lots on 18.7 acres in the C-G
zone, for Centrepointe North Subdivision, by Winston H. Moore.
Case No(s). PP-06-063
For the City Council Hearing Date of: February 13, 2007
(Findings on the February 27,2007, Council agenda)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of February 13, 2007,
incorporated by reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of February 13, 2007,
incorporated by reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of
February 13, 2007, incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the
hearing date of February 13,2007, incorporated by reference)
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the "Local Land Use
Planning Act of 1975," codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (LC. 967-6503).
2. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Unified Development Code
codified at Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of
Meridian has, by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was adopted August 6, 2002,
Resolution No. 02-382 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code 9
11-5A.
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4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s) received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not
impose expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed.
6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this Decision, which
shall be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk upon
the Applicant, the Planning Department, the Public Works Department and any affected
party requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the Legal Description, Preliminary Plat, and the
Conditions of Approval all in the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of February
13, 2007, incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to be reasonable and
the Applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the application.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the City Council's authority as provided in Meridian City Code 9 11-5A and
based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby
ordered that:
1. The Applicant's Preliminary Plat, as evidenced by having submitted the Preliminary Plat
dated October 27,2006, by Quadrant Consulting, Inc., is hereby conditionally approved;
2. The 10-foot wide landscape buffer along the western boundary of the site, where lots abut
residentially zoned property, shall be installed as part of the Certificates of Zoning
Compliance process.
3. If approved by City Council through the variance process, fifteen (15) feet of the required
thirty-five (35) feet of landscaping buffer may be constructed within Eagle Road's right-
of-way; and
4. The site specific and standard conditions of approval are as shown in the attached Staff
Report for the hearing date of February 13, 2007, incorporated by reference.
D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits
1. Notice of Preliminary Plat Duration
Please take notice that approval of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final
plat, or short plat shall become null and void if the applicant fails to record a final plat
within two (2) years of the approval of the preliminary plat or one (1) year of the
combined preliminary and final plat or short plat. In the event that the development of the
preliminary plat is made in successive phases in an orderly and reasonable manner, and
conforms substantially to the approved preliminary plat, such segments, if submitted
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within successive intervals of eighteen (18) months, may be considered for final approval
without resubmission for preliminary plat approval. Upon written request and filed by the
applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord with 11-6B-7.A, the Director
may authorize a single extension of time to record the final plat not to exceed eighteen
(18) months. Additional time extensions up to eighteen (18) months as determined and
approved by the City Council may be granted. With all extensions, the Director or City
Council may require the preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat or short
plat to comply with the current provisions of Meridian City Code Title 11. If the above
timetable is not met and the applicant does not receive a time extension, the property
shall be required to go through the platting procedure again.
E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
1. The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, a denial of a plat
or conditional use permit entitles the Owner to request a regulatory taking analysis. Such
request must be in writing, and must be filed with the City Clerk not more than twenty-
eight (28) days after the final decision concerning the matter at issue. A request for a
regulatory takings analysis will toll the time period within which a Petition for Judicial
Review may be filed.
2. Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of
Meridian, pursuant to Idaho Code S 67-6521 an affected person being a person who has
an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the issuance or denial of
the conditional use permit approval may within twenty-eight (28) days after the date of
this decision and order seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho
Code.
F. Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of February 13,2007.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 13, 2007
STAFF REPORT
Hearing Date: 2/13/2007
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Amanda Hess, Associate Planner
Centre Pointe North (#2) Subdivision
. PP-06-063
Preliminary Plat for 14 commercial lots on 18.7 acres in the C~G zone, by
Winston H. Moore
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The Applicant, Winston H. Moore, is requesting preliminary plat approval for 14 commercial lots on 18.7
acres within the C-G (General Retail and Service Commercial District). Centre Pointe North will be the
fmal phase of the 59-acre Centre Pointe Marketplace development. The subject application includes a
proposal to construct parking areas, one public street, and private drive lanes as depicted on the submitted
landscape plan.
The subject site is located on the northwest comer of the Eagle Road / Ustick Road intersection, in
Section 32, Township 4 North, Range 1 East, B.M., and is currently referenced as Assessor's Parcel
Number 80532417600. The site has not been previously platted. The subject site is currently within the
corporate boundaries ofthe City of Meridian and the city's Urban Service Planning Area.
NOTE: The submitted landscape plan depicts a 35-foot wide landscape buffer along Eagle Road, where
15 feet ofthe buffer is located within Eagle Road's right-of-way. Staff has spoken with the Applicant, and
the Commission should note that the Applicant is preparing to submit a variance application requesting to
allow right-of-way along Eagle Road to count towards the required landscape street buffer of 35-feet (as
was approved with Centre Pointe Subdivision No. 1). Staff does not believe that the approval or denial of
the variance request by the Council will have a major impact on the layout of the proposed subdivision.
The subject report does not assume that a variance by the Council will be granted.
2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
Staff has provided a detailed analysis and recommended conditions of approval for the requested
Preliminary Plat application. Staff is recommending approval of the proposed Centre Pointe North
Subdivision (pP-06-063) with the conditions listed in Exhibit B of the Staff Report. The Meridian
Plannine and Zonine Commission heard the item on January 4.2007. At the public hearine. they
moved to recommend approval to the City Council.
a. Summary of Public Hearine
i. In favor: Jonathan See! (Applicant's Representative)
ii. In opposition: None
111. Commenting: None
IV. Written testimony: None
v. Staff presenting application: Amanda Hess
vi. Other staff commenting on application: Mike Cole; Caleb Hood
b. Key Issues of Discussion by Commission
i. Cross-access; and
ii. Public turnaround at the tenninus ofCentrePointe Way.
c. Kev Commission Chanees to Staff Recommendation
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I. Eliminated the requirement for a public turnaround at the terminus of CentrePointe
Way.
d. Outstandin2 Issue(s) for City Council
i. The Applicant requested. and the Commission agreed. that Lot 3. Block 1. not be
required to supplv cross.access to adiacent lots. In addition. the Commission noted
that Lots 1 & 2. Block 1. should share a driveway access. However. the motion did
not reflect this. Nonetheless. Staff did modify Condition of Approyall.l.12:
ii. The Applicant requests modification of Condition 1.1.4 so that the lO-foot
landscaping buffer adiacent to residential uses be installed at the time of submittal for
Certificates of Zoning Compliance. and not with the subdivision improvements as
currently required: and
iii. The Applicant requests modification of Condition 1.1.4 and 1.1.6 regarding
construction of the 35-foot landscaping buffer entirely outside of the right-of-way.
On January 26. 2007. the Applicant has submitted a landscaping variance to the
Planning Department to allow a portion of the right-of-wav along Eagle Road to
count towards the required street landscape buffer. The landscaping variance IS
scheduled to be heard before Council on March 6.2007.
On Februarv 13. 2007. the City Council aooroved the subiect aoolication.
a. Summarv of City Council Public HearinV'
1. In favor: Jonathan Seel (Aoolicant's Reoresentative)
ii. In oooosition: None
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vi. Other Staff commentin!! on aoolication; None
b. Kev Issues of Discussion bv Council
i. Aoolicant's re!;ll,l_~~! to allo~ aj;lQrtion of the ril!ht-of-wav alon!! Ea!!le Road to count
towards the..reauir.ed street landscaoe buffer: and
11. Apolicant's reauest that the lO~foot landscapin!! buffer adiacent to residential uses be
instal~as oart of the Certificate of Zonin!! Compliance orocess.
c. Kev Council Chan!!es to Commission Recommendation
i. Modify Con4ition J. t1,so that tpe lO-foot landscapin!! buffer adiacent to residential
uses be installed as part of the c.e.I1ificate of Zonin!! Co1Jlllli(mc.e---12~ (to he
comoleted prior to occuoancv): and
11. MQdify_C9nditio.nj~ 1.4 to allQli. 15 feet of the reauired 35 feet of landscaoin!! buffer
to be cons!,ructed within Ea!!le Road's ril!ht-of-wav. if approved bv City Council
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3. PROPOSED MOTIONS
Approval
After considering all Staff, Applicant, and Public testimony, I move to approve File Number PP-06-
063, as presented in staff report for the hearing date of February 13, 2007, with the following
modifications: (Add any proposed modifications)
Denial
After considering all Staff, Applicant, and Public testimony, I move to deny File Number PP-06-063
as presented during the public hearing of February 13, 2007, for the following reasons: (You should
state specific reasons for denial of the annexation and you must state specific reason( s) for the denial
of the plat)
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Continuance
I move to continue File Number PP-06-063 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here)
for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance)
4. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
a. Site Address/Location:
Northwest comer of Us tick Road and Eagle Road
(North of Centre Pointe Subdivision No.1)
Section 32, T4N, RIE
b. Owner:
Blue Marlin Investment, LLC
1940 Bonito Way, #160
Eagle, ill 83616
c. Applicant:
Winston H. Moore
1940 Bonito Way, #160
Meridian, ill 83642
d. Representative: Jonathan Seel, W.H. Moore Co.
e. Present Zoning: General Retail and Service Commercial (C-G)
f. Present Comprehensive Plan Designation: Mixed Use-Regional
g. Description of Applicant's Request:
1. Date of Site Plan (See Exhibit A): October 27,2006
2. Date of Landscape Plan (See Exhibit A): November 6,2006
h. Applicant's Statement / Justification:
This plat represents the final phase of the 59-acre Centre Pointe Marketplace development. The
project will include continuation of Centrepointe Way to the north property boundary. The
parking area will be constructed as proposed on the submitted site and landscaping plans. A
plaza, accessed by an 8-foot east-west walkway, will be constructed within the parking area. The
parking lots will be landscaped, and the required buffer along Eagle Road installed.
5. PROCESS FACTS
a. The subject application will, in fact, constitute a preliminary plat as detemrined by City
Ordinance. By reason of the provisions ofUDC 11-5, a public hearing is required before the City
Council on this matter.
b. Newspaper notifications published on:
December 18, 2006 and January 1, 2007 (Planning & Zoning Commission)
January 22.2007; February 5.2007 (City Council)
c. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on:
December 8, 2006 (Planning & Zoning Commission)
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Januarv 19. 2007 (City Council)
d. Applicant posted notice on site by:
December 25,2006 (Planning & Zoning Commission)
February 3.2007 (City Council)
6. LAND USE
a. Existing Land Use(s): Vacant agricultural land.
b. Description of Character of Surrounding Area: Mixed.use area with big box commercial, retail,
and residential uses.
c. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning
1. North: Residential, Ada County; Residential, City of Boise
2. West: Champion Park Subdivision, zoned R-8
3. South: Centre Pointe Subdivision, zoned C-G
4. East: Smitchger Subdivision, Lowe's Home Improvement, zoned C-G
d. History of Previous Actions:
The majority of this site was annexed into the City in 2004 (Blue Marlin - AZ-03-025). A smaller
piece of Centre Pointe was recently annexed into the City (Nesmith - AZ-05-065). The proposed
subdivision does not include 8.33 acres previously approved for a Kohl's Department Store, and
31.37 acres approved under Centre Pointe Subdivision (PP-06-020). The entire Centre Pointe
Marketplace development (59 acres) is zoned C-G.
Until recently, the recorded Development Agreement (DA) for the Centre Pointe development
required CUP or PD approval for all uses on the subject site because a detailed concept/re-
development plan for the site was not provided when the annexation application was processed by
the City. Some of the buildings on the Master Site Plan have already received approval by the
City through the CUP process, including Kohl's Department Store, G.I. Joes Sporting Goods, and
Retail Buildings "B" and "1" as identified on the Master Site Plan.
In October of 2006, the Applicant was granted approval to modify the existing DA (MI-06-008)
for Centre Pointe to allow the construction and commencement of principally permitted uses in
the C-G zone, without CUPIPD approval. The Applicant, Winston H. Moore, submitted a Master
Site Plan which defined building layout and pad locations for the development (See Exhibit A-2).
The Applicant is now only required to submit Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design
Review applications prior to building construction within the Centre Pointe development.
The Commission and Council should also note that, in November of 2005, the Center Pointe
Marketplace development received approval for three (3) access points to/from Eagle Road
(V AR-05-021). Two are right-in / right-out only accesses and one is a full driveway access.
Additionally, in June of 2006, the Applicant was granted a variance (V AR-06-013) from UDC
Table 11-2B-3 and UDC 11-3B-7C2 which require: 1) 35-foot wide landscape buffers along
entryway corridors; and, 2) the entire landscape buffer along streets to be on a common lot or
within a permanent easement. Said variance allowed the Applicant to count adjacent ITD right-
of-way towards the landscape street buffer width for Centre Pointe Subdivision. The landscaping
buffer was approved at 20 feet, with 15 feet constructed within said right -of-way.
The Commission should note that the Applicant has not yet, but is preparing to submit a
variance application which proposes to reduce width of the landscaping buffer for Centre
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Pointe North to 20 feet along Eagle Road in a similar manner.
e. Existing Constraints and Opportunities:
1. Public Works
Location of sewer: This property will sewer to mains installed in the previous phase.
Location of water: This property will receive water service from mains installed in the
previous phase.
Issues or concerns: None
2. Vegetation: Agricultural
3. Floodplain: NI A
4. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: There are a couple of irrigation/drainage ditches that bisect the
property.
5. Hazards: N/A
6. Size of Property: 18.7 acres
f. Subdivision Plat Information:
The submitted plat proposes 14 commercial lots on 18.7 acres within the C-G zone. The fIrst
phase of the Centre Pointe development, which encompassed 31.37 acres, and the 8.33-acre
KoW's site are not part of the subject plat.
g. Landscaping:
1. Width of street buffer(s): Per the Future Land Use Map, both SH 55 I Eagle Road is
designated an "Entryway Corridor." As such, the UDC (Table 11-2B-3) requires a 35-
foot wide street buffer adjacent to said roadway. The landscape plan (Sheets Ll.O and
L1.1) proposes a 35-foot wide buffer along Eagle Road. However, the UDC requires
landscaping buffers along public streets to be either placed in a separate common lot or a
landscape easement.
Additionally, the UDC requires 10 feet of landscaping along all commercial streets. The
landscape plan proposes 10-foot wide landscaping buffers on both sides of North
Centrepointe Way.
2. Percentage of site as open space: The UDC does not require open space or site amenities
for commercial subdivisions. However, as per the conditions of approval for MI-06-008
by City Council allowing construction and commencement of principally permitted uses
without CUPIPD approval for the entire Center Pointe development, the Applicant was
required to supply three (3) public gathering areas with continuous internal walkways on
site. One (1) of said gathering areas is proposed within Centre Pointe North.
3. Other landscaping standards: Landscaping within the proposed parking lot areas should
be constructed in compliance with UDC 11-3B-8. The Applicant was granted alternative
compliance from the standard requirement to construct a 25-foot wide landscape buffer
adjacent to Champion Park (residential) to the west. A lO-foot wide landscape buffer
should be constructed adjacent to the future single-family uses to the west. See Section 9
below for more information.
h. Proposed and Required Non-Residential Parking: One offMstreet parking space is required for
every 500 square feet of gross floor area. Also, one "Type A" and one "Type B" parking space
required for the loading areas (per UDC 11-3C-8). No buildings are proposed with the subject
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application. However, the Applicant is proposing to construct the main parking lot and drive
aisles with the subject plat. Staff will monitor the square footage of each building as it is
submitted for CZC approval to ensure that adequate parking is provided.
1. Proposed Street System:
Three access points to U stick Road and three access points to Eagle Road have been approved for
the Centre Pointe Marketplace development by ACHD, ITD, and the City of Meridian. One ofthe
approved right-in / right-out only accesses falls within the Centre Point North Subdivision.
N. Centrepointe Way, a public street, will run the entire length of the Centre Pointe development
and will eventually connect with Wainwright Drive further to the north. All other accesses to
Ustick Road and Eagle Road are proposed as driveways.
Staff is recommending that a cross access / ingress-egress easement be provided so that each lot
within the Centre Pointe development, as well as the Kohl's site, has access throughout the site
and, thus, the public street system.
As of the print deadline for this report, Staff has not received comments from ACHD or lTD.
7. AGENCY COMMENTS MEETING
On December 15, 2006, a joint agency and departments meeting was held with service providers in this
area. The agencies and departments present include: Meridian Fire Department, Meridian Parks
Department, Meridian Public Works Department, Meridian Police Department, and the Sanitary Services
Company. Staff has included comments, conditions and recommended actions in Exhibit B below.
8. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
The subject site is designated 'Mixed Use - Regional' (MU.R) on the Future Land Use Map. In Chapter
VII of the Comprehensive Plan, this designation is defined in part as an area that is situated in highly
visible or transitioning parts of the City where innovative and flexible design opportunities are
encouraged. The MU-R has no upper limit on the square footage of non-residential uses and is intended to
allow a broad range of uses.
Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to the
proposed development (Staff's analysis in italics below policy):
. Chapter VII, Goal III, Objective A, Action 1 - Require that development projects have planned
for the provision of all public services
When the City established its Area of City Impact, it planned to provide City services to the
subject property. The City of Meridian plans to provide municipal services to the lands proposed
to be subdivided in the following manner:
. The sul4ect lands currently lie within the jurisdiction of the Meridian City Fire
Department, who currently shares resource and personnel with the Meridian Rural Fire
Department.
. The lands will be serviced by the Meridian Police Department (MPD).
. The roadways adjacent to the subject lands are currently owned and maintained by the
Ada County Highway District (ACHD) and the Idaho Department of Transportation
(ITD). This service will not change.
. The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian School District #2. This service
will not change.
. The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian Library District. This service
will not change and the Meridian Library District should suffer no revenue loss as a
result of the subject annexation.
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Municipal, fee-supported, services will be provided by the Meridian Building Department, the
Meridian Public Works Department, the Meridian Water Department, the Meridian Wastewater
Department, the Meridian Planning Department, Meridian Utility Billing Services, and Sanitary
Services Company.
. Chapter VII, Goal I, Objective B - Plan for a variety of commercial and retail opportunities
within the hnpact Area.
Staff finds that the site is designated for MU-R on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map. Staff believes that a variety of commercial and retail opportunities will be provided on this
site.
. Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective D - Encourage appropriate land uses along transportation
corridors.
Staff believes that the proposed subdivision is located appropriately on the SH55 / Eagle Road
transportation corridor. Staff supports the proposed uses at this site as they are consistent with
the Mixed Use - Regional district and the approved development agreement.
. Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective D, Action 2 - Restrict curb cuts and access points on collectors
and arterial streets.
A CHD and ITD evaluate access points. The proposed access point to the arterial street generally
complies with ITD's standards.
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has a policy for access to a Type IV Principal
Arterial will be at intersections only, and spaced at one-half mile intervals in urban areas. ITD
allows approaches (other than intersections) in special cases and on a temporary basis. The
Eagle Road access has been approved by the City Council through the variance process.
. Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective D, Action 5 - Require appropriate landscape and buffers along
transportation corridor (setback, vegetation, low walls, berms, etc.).
The Applicant is proposing to construct 35-foot wide street buffers along the adjacent arterial
street (Eagle Road). By Ordinance, a minimum 35-foot wide landscape buffer along entryway
corridors is required.
9. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
a. Allowed Uses in the Commercial Districts: UDC Table 11-2B-2 lists the pennitted uses and uses
conditionally allowed in the C-G zoning district.
b. Purpose Statement of Zone: The purpose of the Commercial Districts is to provide for the retail
and service needs of the community in accord with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan. FOUT
Districts are designated which differ in the size and scale of commercial structures
accommodated in the district, the scale and mix of allowed commercial uses, and the location of
the district in proximity to streets and highways. C-G General Retail And Service Commercial
District The purpose of the C-G district is to provide for commercial uses which are customarily
operated entirely or almost entirely within a building; to provide for a review of the impact of
proposed commercial uses which are auto and service oriented and are located in close proximity
to major highway or arterial streets; to fulfill the need of travel-related services as well as retail
sales for the transient and permanent motoring public. All such districts shall be connected to the
municipal water and sewer systems of the City, and shall not constitute strip commercial
development and encourage clustering of commercial development.
c. General Off-Street Parking Standards (UDC 11-3C-5): The following standards shall apply to
off-street vehicle parking for non-residential uses: In all Commercial Districts the requirement
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shall be one (1) space for every five hundred (500) square feet of gross floor area.
d. Structures Subject to Design Standards (UDC 11-3A-19B5): All structures on property adjacent
to an entryway corridor (Eagle Road) are subject to the design standards listed in this section of
the UDC.
e. Outdoor Storage / Refuse Areas (UDC 11- 3A-12): Outdoor utility meters, HV AC equipment,
trash dumpsters, trash compaction and other service functions shall be incorporated into the
overall design of buildings and landscaping so that the visual and acoustic impacts of these
functions are fully contained and out of view from adjacent properties and public streets.
f. Development along State and Federal Highways (UDC 11-3H): The Applicant shall construct a
street, generally paralleling the state highway, be designed to accommodate future connectivity
and access to all properties fronting the state highway that lie between the applicant's property
and the nearest section line road and/or half mile collector road. The intent of this section is to
provide for future connectivity and access to all properties fronting the state highway that lie
between the applicant's property and the nearest section line road and/or half-mile collector road.
The applicant is proposing driveways, rather than a street, that will collect and distribute traffic as
envisioned with the subject section of the UDC.
10. ANALYSIS
a. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation
Based on the policies and goals contained in the Comprehensive Plan and the general compliance
of the proposed development with the Unified Development Code, Staff believes that this is a
good location for the proposed development. Please see Exhibit C for detailed analysis of the
required facts and [mdings for a preliminary plat.
The PP application substantially complies with the Unified Development Code (UDC). Below,
Staff details some of the more significant changes that should be required with the approval of the
preliminary plat.
Future Uses: The subject property shall obtain Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC)
approval from the Planning Department prior to construction of any building. Further, each
building proposed on a lot adjacent to Eagle Road shall also be subject to Design Review
approval.
Landscaping: Staff is generally supportive of the proposed landscape plan prepared by The
Land Group, Inc., labeled Sheets Ll.O and Ll.l, and dated 11/6/2006. The plan shall demonstrate
compliance with the following standards.
UDC 11-2B requires a 35-foot wide street buffer along entryway corridors. SH 55 / Eagle Road is
an established entryway corridor. On the submitted landscape plan, the Applicant proposes to
construct a 40- to 45-foot wide street buffer along Eagle Road. However, in June of 2006, the
Applicant was granted a variance (V AR-06-013) from UDC Table 11-2B-3 and UDC 11-3B-7C2
for Centre Point Subdivision No. 1 which requires: 1) 35-foot wide landscape buffers along
entryway corridors; and, 2) the entire landscape buffer along streets to be on a common lot or
within a permanent easement. Said variance allowed the Applicant to count adjacent ITD right-
of-way towards the landscape street buffer width for Centre Pointe Subdivision. The landscaping
buffer for Centre Pointe Subdivision No.1 was approved at 20 feet, with 15 feet constructed
within said right-of-way.
However, the Applicant has not yet, but will submit a variance application proposing to reduce
the landscaping buffer for Centre Pointe North to 20 feet along Eagle Road in a similar manner
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Chapter 2 of the UDC also requires a 10-foot wide landscape buffer along both sides of the
proposed North Centrepointe Way, a commercial street. Per UDC 11-3B, the Applicant should be
required to depict the required street buffers on the face of the fmal plat in the form of easements
or common lots. All landscaping adjacent to public streets should conform to the requirements of
UDC 11-3B.7.
UDC 11-3B.8C.2 prohibits linear groupings of parking spaces in excess of 12. There are several
groupings of parking spaces that exceed 12 in a row. Therefore, in accordance with UDC policy,
landscape planters, including trees and groundcover, shall be placed within the proposed parking
areas. See Parking Lot analysis below.
UDC Table 11-2B-3 requires a 25-foot wide land use buffer between C-G zoned property and
residentially zoned property. However, the Applicant previously applied and received approval
for a 10.foot wide landscape buffer adjacent to the residential uses in Champion Park Subdivision
to the west. A lO-foot wide common lot or landscaping easement should be placed on the face of
the final plat where this site abuts residentially zoned property.
Ditches, Laterals, and Canals: There are several irrigation laterals that bisect this parcel. Per
UDC 11-3A-6, all irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways,
intersecting, crossing or lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled.
Pressure Irrigation: The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be
supplied by a year.round source of water (UDC 11-3A-15). The Applicant should be required to
utilize 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 used, the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the
common areas prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer. An underground,
pressurized irrigation system should be installed to all landscape areas per the approved
specifications and in accordance with City Code.
Fencing: The Applicant is not showing any fencing on any of the submitted plans. A detailed
fencing plan should be submitted upon application of the final plat (UDC 11-3A-7). Ifpermanent
fencing is not provided, temporary construction fencing to contain debris must be installed around
the perimeter prior to issuance of a building pennit. All fencing should be installed in accordance
with City Code. See Exhibit B below.
North Centrepointe Way: Staff is supportive of the general location and design of North
Centrepointe Way, a public local street. Currently, N. Centrepointe Way dead.ends at the north
property boundary. Until N. Centrepointe Way is extended further to the north, a temporary
turnaround and associated easement should be provided.
Internal Cross-Access: There are some proposed commercial lots that do not have frontage on a
public street. Also, there are shared driveways to Eagle Road and shared parking areas. Because
of this situation, the Applicant should provide a cross parking/cross access agreement for all of
the lots within the Centre Point development to use and share the parking areas and drive aisles.
Prior to signature of the final plat by the City Engineer, a copy of a recorded cross-access I
ingress-egress and parking maintenance agreement should be provided to the City.
Parking Lot: UDC 11-3C-6B requires off-street loading spaces for commercial uses at a rate of
I per every 500 square feet of building. UDC Table 11-3C-l requires all90-degree parking stalls
to be at least 9-feet wide by 19.feet long adjacent to 25-foot wide drive aisles. Further, UDC 11-
3B-8C-2 prohibits linear groupings of parking spaces in excess of 12.
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There are several groupings of parking spaces that exceed 12 in a row depicted on the site and
landscape plans. In accordance with UDC 11-3B-8C2, landscape planters, including trees and
groundcover, shall be placed within the proposed parking areas.
All parking should comply with UDC 11-3C-5 and UDC 11-3B-8. To ensure that the proposed
parking lot is constructed in accordance with the UDC, the Applicant shall submit ten full-size
copies and one 8.5" x 11" copy of the updated landscape plan to the Planning Department at least
10 days prior to the City Council hearing.
Refuse/Service Area Screen: Neither the submitted site plan, preliminary plat, nor the
landscape plan depict where the refuse / service areas will be. UDC 11-3A-12 requires the visual
and acoustic impacts of these functions are fully contained and out of view from adjacent
properties and public streets. All future CZC applications should clearly demonstrate how this
standard is met.
b. Staff Recommendation: Based on the above analysis, Staff finds the Preliminary Plat
application generally conforms to the Comprehensive Plan policies and UDC standards, as well
as the Development Agreement in effect for this site. Staff recommends approval of PP-06-063
subject to the Conditions of Approval listed in Exhibit B of the Staff Report. The Meridian
Plannin2 and Zonin2 Commission heard the item on Januarv 4.2007. At the public hearin2
they moved to recommend approval to the City Council. The Meridian City Council heard
the item on Februarv 13. 2007. At the Duhlic hearing the Council moved to ann rove the
subiect annlication.
11. EXHffiITS
A. Drawings
1. Vicinity Map
2. Centre Pointe Marketplace Concept Plan
3. Subdivision Phasing Map
4. Preliminary Plat (Dated October 27,2006)
5. Landscape Plan - Not Approved (Dated November 6,2006)
B. Conditions of Approval
1. Plamring Department
2. Public Works
3. Fire Department
4. Police Department
5. Parks Department
6. Sanitary Services
7. ACHD
8. Central District Health Department
C. Required Findings from the UDC
1. Preliminary Plat
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B. Conditions of Approval
1. Planning Department
1.1 SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1.1.1 The preliminary plat labeled as C-1 and prepared by Quadrant Consulting, Inc., dated October 27,
2006, is approved with the conditions listed herein. The Applicant shall comply with all previous
requirements of this site associated with AZ-03-025, V AR-05-021, MI-06-008, as well as the
Development Agreement (Instrument No. 105048793) in effect for the Centre Pointe
Marketplace development.
1.1.2 All future construction on the subject lots shall be required to obtain Certificates of Zoning
Compliance prior to building construction. Further, all structures located adjacent to Eagle Road
shall be subject to Design Review approval.
1.1.3 Access to Eagle Road and N. Centre Pointe Way shall be consistent with the approvals of ACHD,
ITD, and the City of Meridian. A note shall be placed on the final plat restricting direct lot access
to the classified roadways.
1.1.4 The landscape plan prepared by The Land Group, Inc., labeled Sheet L1.0, dated 4-5-06, is not
approved. The following revisions shall be made:
· Construct a 35-foot wide street buffer along the entire frontage of Eagle Road. If
aooroved bv Citv Council thrQ.UIDl the variance orocess. fifteep. (15) feet of the reauired
thirtv~fiy~_ (35) feet of landscaoinl! buffer mav be constructed wjthin Eal!le Road's ril!ht-
of-wav. All landscaping adjacent to public streets should conform to the requirements of
UDC 11-3B-7.
· Construct a lO-foot wide street buffer along Centre Pointe Way, as proposed. Per UDC
11-3B-7, the minimum density of one (1) tree per thirty-five (35) linear feet is required
for all landscaping buffers along streets. Provide three (3) more trees within the landscape
buffer west of N. Centrepointe Way and three (3) more trees in said buffer east of N.
Centrepointe Way.
. In accordance with UDC 11-3B-8C2, landscape planters, to prevent linear groupings of
stalls in excess of 12, shall be placed within the proposed parking areas.
.. CllRshat The 10-foot wide landscape buffer along the western boundary of the site,
where lots abut residentially zoned property. shall be Q1stalled as nart Qfthe Certificate of
Zoninl! Comoliance orocess (orior to occuoancv of the adiacent buildiI!,gl.
· Mitigate or protect any existing trees on this site. Coordinate a plan with the City
Arborist, Elroy Huff.
Submit ten (10) revised copies of the landscape plan with the changes listed above no later than
ten (10) days prior to the hearing before City Council.
1.1.5 Provide a public gathering area and associated pedestrian walkway on site, as required per MI -06-
008.
1.1.6 Graphically depict on the face of the plat the 35 f{jllt 'xirh: landscape buffer along Eagle Road.
Graphically depict on the face of the plat a lO-foot wide landscape buffer along both sides ofN.
Centre Pointe Way. Said buffers shall either be easements or within separate common lots.
1.1. 7 Graphically depict a 1O~ foot wide landscape buffer easement along the western boundary of the
site, adjacent to residentially zoned property.
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 13. 2007
1.1.8 Construct a public stub street to the north, as proposed. Pmvide a Fire Departm.eBt aBd ACHD
approved temporary tum.arol::1fla afld easeffieilt at the B:c)fth eaa ef said public street, Cootre Pointe
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1.1.9 UDC Table 11-3C-l requires all 90-degree parking stalls to be at least 9-feet wide and 19-feet
long adjacent to 25-foot wide drive aisles. Further, UDC 11~3B-8C2 prohibits linear groupings of
parking spaces in excess of 12. ill accordance with UDC 11-3B-8C2, landscape planters,
including trees and groundcover, shall be placed within the proposed parking areas. All parking
shall comply with UDC 11-3C-5 and ODC 11-3B-8. To ensure that the proposed parking lot is
constructed in accordance with the UDC, the Applicant shall submit an updated landscape plan
to the Planning Department prior to the City Council hearing this project.
1.1.10 The Applicant shall comply with the outdoor lighting standards shown in UDC 11-3A-ll.
1.1.11 Prior to the City Engineer's signature of the [mal plat, any existing structures shall be removed
from the site.
1.1.12 Prior to the City Engineer's signature of the final plat, provide the City with a copy of a recorded
cross-parking / cross-access agreement for the lots within the development to use the proposed
driveways and parking areas. Lot 3. Block 1. shall not be required to supply cross-access to
adiacent lots. Lots 1 & 2. Block 1. should share a drivewav access. Prior to signature of the [mal
plat by the City Engineer, a copy of a recorded cross-access / ingress-egress and parking
maintenance agreement should be provided to the City.
1.1.13 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.
1.1.14 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES Permitting that
may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency.
1.1.15 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.
1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-PRELIMINARY PLAT
1.2.1 Sidewalks shall be installed within the subdivision and on the perimeter of the subdivision
pursuant to City Code.
1.2.2 All areas approved as open space shall be free of wet ponds or other such nuisances. All
stormwater detention facilities incorporated into the approved open space are subject to UDC 11-
3A-18 and shall be fully vegetated with grass and trees. Sand, gravel or other non-vegetated
surface materials shall not be used in open space lots, except as permitted under UDC 11-3A-
18. Where the Applicant has submitted a preliminary landscape plan and where Staff has
reviewed such plan, the landscaping shall be consistent with the preliminary plan with
modifications as proposed by Staff. If the stormwater detention facility cannot be incorporated
into the approved open space and still meet the standards ofUDC 11-3A-18, then the Applicant
shall relocate the facility. This may require losing a developable lot or developable area. It is the
responsibility of the developer to comply with ACHD, City of Meridian and all other regulatory
requirements at the time of [mal construction.
1.2.3 The Applicant shall submit a detailed fencing plan with the [mal plat application for the
subdivision. If permanent fencing is not provided, temporary construction fencing to contain
debris must be installed around the perimeter prior to issuance of a building permit. All fencing
should be installed in accordance with City Code.
1.2.4 Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed from the property shall be replaced by installing
additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that were removed.
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNlNG DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 13, 2007
Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for those trees that have to
be mitigated.
1.2.5 Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved Preliminary Plat does
not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for compliance.
1.2.6 Preliminary plat approval shall be subject to the expiration provisions set forth in UDC 11-6A.
2. Public Works Department
2.1 Sanitary sewer service to this development is being proposed via extension of mains installed in a
previous phase. The Applicant shall install mains to and through this subdivision; Applicant shall
coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works Department, and execute standard forms
of easements for any mains that are required to provide service. Minimum cover over sewer
mains is three feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub-grade is less than three feet than alternate
materials shall be used in conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments Standard
Specifications.
2.2 Water service to this site is being proposed via extension of mains installed in a previous phase.
The Applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development,
coordinate main size and routing with Public Warks.
2.3 Any potential reimbursement agreements must comply with all requirements of City Code 9-1-13
and 9-4~19, which includes the preliminary agreement (which includes footage, size, and depth of
reimbursable pipe) being finalized prior to construction plan approval. The detailed agreement
with the reimbursable amount shall be approved by Council prior to plat signature.
2.4 The Applicant shall provide a 20-foot easement for all public water/sewer mains outside of public
right of way (include all water services and hydrants).
2.5 The Applicant has indicated the required pressurized irrigation system in this development is to
be owned and maintained as a private system. Since it is to be maintained as a private system,
plans and specifications will be reviewed by the Public Works Department as part of the
construction plan review. A "draft copy" of the operations and maintenance manual will be
required prior to plan approval with the "final draft" being required prior to [mal plat signature on
the last phase of this project.
2.6 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water (UDC 11-3A-6). The Applicant should be required to use any existing surface
water for the primary source. If a surface 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 corrunon areas prior to signature on the
final plat by the City Engineer.
2.7 All existing structures not meeting setbacks or meeting the dimensional standards of the UDC
shall be removed prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer.
2.8 Meridian Public Works specifications do not allow any large landscaping within a five foot radius
of water meters. The Applicant shall make the necessary adjustments to achieve this separation
requirement and comply with all landscape requirements.
2.9 Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project shall be removed from
domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. Wells may be used for non-
domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.
2.10 Per UDC 11-3A-6, all irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, that
intersect, cross or lie within the area being developed shall be tiled. Plans will need to be
approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association (ditch
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 13,2007
owners), with written approval or non-approval submitted to the Public Works Department prior
to plan approval. If lateral users association approval can not be obtained, alternate plans will be
reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
2.11 A drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho licensed architect or engineer is required and shall
be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-1-91) for all off-street parking areas. Storm water
treatment and disposal shall be designed in accordance with Department of Environmental
Quality 1997 publication Catalog of Storm Water Best Management Practices for Idaho Cities
and Counties and City of Meridian standards and policies. Off-site disposal into surface water is
prohibited unless the jurisdiction which has authority over the receiving stream provides written
authorization prior to development plan approval. The Applicant is responsible for filing all
necessary applications with the Idaho Department of Water Resources regarding Shallow
Injection Wells.
2.12 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all uncompleted
fencing, landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to
signature on the final plat.
2.13 Sewer, water, pressurized irrigation, and any life safety development improvement shall receive
[mal approval prior to occupancy. Other required development improvements, such as fencing,
micropaths, and landscaping may be bonded for prior to obtaining certificates of occupancy
2.14 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to signature on the final plat.
2.15 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.
2.16 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES Permitting that
may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency.
2.17 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting
that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
2.18 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.
2.19 One hundred watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights, on 25' pole shall be required on all public
residential streets. Two-hundred and fifty watt high pressure sodium streetlights, on 30' pole shall
be required on subdivision entrances and collector roadways. Design of the streetlights shall be
approved by the Public Works Department. Decorative lights require a streetlight agreement on
file with Public Works prior to activation. All streetlights shall be installed at subdivider's
expense. Typical locations are at street intersections and/or fire hydrants, and no further than 400'
distance in between locations. Final design locations and quantity are determined after power
designs are completed by Idaho Power Company. The street light contractor shall obtain approval
from the Public Works Department, and permit from Building Department
3. Meridian Fire Department
3.1 Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian Fire Department and
water quality by the Meridian Water Department for bacteria testing.
3.2 Final Approval ofthe fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 yj" outlet face the main street or parking lot aisle.
b. The Fire hydrant shall not face a street which does not have addresses on it.
c. Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works specifications.
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 13,2007
d. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on comers when spacing permits.
e. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'.
f. Fire hydrants shall be place 18" above finish grade.
g. Fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of the IFC Section 509.5.
h. Show all proposed or existing hydrants for all new construction or additions to existing
buildings within 1,000 feet of the project.
3.3 Any roadway greater than 150 feet in length that is not provided with an outlet shall be required
to have an approved turnaround. Phasing of the project may require a temporary approved
turnaround on streets greater than 150 feet in length with no outlet. Provide an updated plan to
Deputy Chief Joe Silva of the Meridian Fire Department which indicates turning radii,
drive aisle, and docking details for loading areas on Lots 9 & 10, Block 6, at the time of
submittal for Certificates of Zonioe: Compliance for the structures on the aforementioned
lots.
3.4 All entrance and internal roads and alleys shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside
radius.
3.5 All internal roadways within the subject development shall be, at minimum, 20 feet wide and are
considered fire lanes. Provide signage "No Parking - Fire Lane."
3.6 Provide a public tl:lmaroune at the Borth end erN. Cefltrepemte Way.
3.7 The Meridian Fire Department requests that the northernmost driveway which accesses SH
55 / Eagle Road be restricted to right-in / right-out only, as proposed.
3.8 Operational fire hydrants, temporary or permanent street signs and access roads with an all
weather surface are required before combustible construction is brought on site.
3.9 Commercial and office occupancies will require a fire-flow consistent with the International Fire
Code to service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall be placed per Appendix D.
3.10 The 14 office/commercial lots lot will have an unknown transient population and will have an
unknown impact on Meridian Fire Department call volumes. The Meridian Fire Department has
experienced 2612 responses in the year 2004. According to a report completed by Fire & Emergency
Services Consulting Group our requests for service are projected to reach 2800 in the year 2005 and
3800 by the year 2010.
3.11 The Fire Department requests that any future signalization installed as the result of the development
of this project be equipped with Opticom sensors to ensure a safe and efficient response by fire and
emergency medical service vehicles. The cost of this installation is to be borne by the developer.
3.12 Maintain a separation of 5' from any buildings to dumpster enclosures.
3.13 Provide a Knox box entry system for the complex prior to occupancy.
3.14 All aspects of the building systems (including exiting systems), processes & storage practices shall
be required to comply with the International Fire Code.
3.15 Provide exterior egress lighting as required by the International Building & Fire Codes.
3.16 Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the
jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as
measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants
and mains shall be provided where required by the code official. For buildings equipped throughout
with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or
903.3.1.2 the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183).
a) For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 13, 2007
m).
b) For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3 .1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet
(183 m).
3.17 There shall be a fIre hydrant within 100' of all Fire Department connections.
3.18 Buildings over 30' in height are required to have access roads in accordance with Appendix D
Section D105.
3.19 Emergency response routes and fIre lanes shall not be allowed to have speed bumps.
4. Police Department
4.1 The Meridian Police Department requests that a maximum of 3-foot tall shrubs be used along
walkways within the parking lot. Shrubs in excess of 3 feet create potential hiding spots.
4.2 The loading areas shall be separated from all public parking areas.
4.3 The Meridian Police Department requests that the northernmost driveway which accesses
SH 55 / Eagle Road be restricted to right-in / right-out only, as proposed.
5. Parks Department
5.1 The Parks Department has no concerns with the site design as submitted with the application.
6. Sanitary Service Company
6.1 SSC has no comments related to this application.
7. Ada County Highway District
7.1 SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
7.1.1 Continue the north/south public collector roadway previouslv approved with the Centre point
Subdivision No. 1 to the north property line. in alignment with the ACHD parcel purchased
(located to the south of Wainwright Drive). It should be constructed as a 40-foot street section
within 50 feet of rillht-of-wav with vertical curb. lZUtter. and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks.
Install a sign at the terminus that states: "TIllS ROADWAY WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE
FUTURE." A temporary turnaround easement should also be provided over the northernmost
proposed drive aisle intersectinll Eagle Road. The Applicant is required to construct the roadwav
abutting: this parcel ONLY with the application.
7.1.2 Eallle Road is under the iurisdiction of the Idaho Transportation Department. The City of
Meridian. the Applicant. and !TD should work tOllether to determine if additional rillht-of-wav or
improvements are necessary on Eagle Road (SH 55). Access points should be approved in
accordance with the BailIe road Corridor Study.
7.1.3 All access to the site should be no greater than 36 feet wide. meet District offset policies. be
paved the entire width. and at least 30 feet into the site. The ideal location of access to this site is
from the previously approved drivewav at the south property line. All access to Centre Pointe
Way will be reviewed by the ACHD Development Review (with the submittal of construction
drawinlls).
7.1.4 Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
7.2 STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
7.2.1 Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
7.2.2 Private sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within any ACHD roadway or
Exhibit B
right-of-way.
All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be
borne by the developer.
Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the
construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file
number) for details.
Comply with the District's Tree Planter Width futerim Policy.
Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing
by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file numbers) for
details.
All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District Policy
Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all
applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the
State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
The Applicant shall submit revised plans for Staff approval, prior to issuance of building permit
(or other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
Construction, use, and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy.
Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance
with Ordinance #200, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. The
Applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The
Applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days
prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of-way. The Applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic
Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during
any phase of construction.
No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing
and signed by the Applicant or the Applicant's authorized representative and an authorized
representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to
obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District.
Any change by the Applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or
other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest
advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the subj ect property unless
a waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect
at the time the change in use is sought.
8. Central District Health Department
8.1 After written approval for appropriate entities are submitted, we can approve this proposal for:
central sewage and central water.
8.2 The following plans must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Health &
Welfare, Division of Environmental Quality: central sewage and central water.
8.3 Run.off is not to create a breeding problem.
8.4 We will require plans be submitted for a plan review for any: food establishments, beverage
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Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 13, 2007
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 13, 2007
establishments, swimming pools or spas, grocery stores, or child care centers.
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 13,2007
C. Required Findings from the UDC
1. Preliminary Plat Findings (UDC 11-6B-6):
In determining the acceptance of a proposed subdivision, the Commission and Council shall consider
the objectives of this Title and at least the following:
a. The conformance of the subdivision with the Comprehensive Development Plan;
In Chapter VII of the Comprehensive Plan, 'Mixed Use - Regional' is defined as areas including
commercial and residential development which are consistent with auto and service oriented uses.
The City Council fmds that the existing General Commercial (C-G) zoning designation is in
accord with the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map, which delineates the subject
property as "Mixed Use - Regional."
The purpose of the C-G district is "to provide for a review of the impact of proposed commercial
uses which are auto and service oriented and are located in close proximity to major highway or
arterial streets; to fulfill the need of travel-related services as well as retail sales for the transient
and permanent motoring public."
The City Council fmds that the proposed subdivision is in general conformance with the
Comprehensive Plan. (See Section 8 of the Staff Report for detailed analysis of specific
Comprehensive Plan Action Items that apply to this development.)
b. The availability of public services to accommodate the proposed development;
The site is intended for commercial uses which, based on the Comprehensive Plan description,
may include retail, wholesale, service and office uses, as well as appropriate public uses such as
government offices.
The Applicant will be responsible for the extension of all utilities necessary to serve this proposed
development. All urban services, such as water, are near to this site and the Applicant should be
able to extend such services to the site. The Applicant and/or future property owners will also be
required to pay park and highway impact fees.
.^.:CHD has yet to prepare a staff rep0it with site speeifie alid standard conditions. Once a staff
report is reeeived by City Staff, the eOfldi-tiofls will be ifleh:leea ifl E,rhibit B.
Based on the joint agency/department meeting and other comments received from
agencies/departments, the City Council finds that public services can be made available to
accommodate the proposed development. Staff and the Commission recommend the Council
reference any written and/or verbal testimony submitted by any public service provider, regarding
their ability to adequately service this project.
If approved, the developer will be financing the extension of sewer, water, local street
infrastructure, utilities and irrigation services to serve the project. The primary public costs to
serve the future residents will be fire, police and school facilities and services. Council finds there
will not be excessive additional requirements at public cost and that the proposed zoning and
subsequent development will not be detrimental to the community's economic welfare.
c. The continuity of the proposed development with the capital improvement program;
Because the developer is installing sewer, water, and utilities for the development at their cost,
the City Council finds the subdivision will not require the expenditure of capital improvement
funds.
d. The public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
Please see Exhibit B for comments and conditions from other agencies and departments.
Exhibit C
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 13, 2007
e. Other health, safety or environmental problems that should be brought to Commission's
and Council's attention; and
The City Council is unaware of any health, safety or general welfare problems associated with the
development of this subdivision. ACHD considers road safety issues in their analysis. Staff and
the Commission recommend the Council reference any public testimony that may be presented to
determine whether or not the proposed subdivision may cause health, safety, or environmental
problems of which Staff or the Commission is unaware.
f. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features.
The City Council is unaware of any natural, scenic or historic features which require preservation
on this site. Staff and the Commission recommend that the Council reference any public
testimony that may be presented to determine whether there are any natural, scenic or historic
features on this site of which Staff and the Commission are unaware.
Exhibit C