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Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Amend the Future Land Use Map ofthterk Offie-,;
Comprehensive Plan by updating and revising the Meridian Pathways Master
Plan pathway network.
Hearing Date: 4/5/2007
STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
Planning & Zoning Commission
Justin Lucas, Associate City Planner
208w884-5533
File No. CPA-07-003
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, The City of Meridian Parks and Recreation Department, has applied for an amendment to
the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. The requested map amendment specifically
addresses the city wide pathway network that is indicated on the Future Land Use Map, The purpose of
the amendment is to update and revise the city wide pathway network.
2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
Staff has provided a detailed analysis of the application below. Staff is in agreement with the applicant's
request, and believes that updating the pathway network on the Future Land Use Map has various benefits
to the city. Staff is recommending approval of CPA-07-003 per the Analysis in Section 8 and the
Findings listed in Exhibit D of this staff report. However, Staff is recommending that the subject
CPA be continued until April 19, 2007, to allow the Commission adequate time to review all of the
proposed CPA's in detail and make a recommendation on the same night.
NOTE: The Commission is allowed to recorrunend amendments to the Comprehensive Plan for text
changes at any time, The Commission is only allowed to recorrunend amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan map every six (6) months. It has been more than six months since the Commission has
recorrunended a change to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, After making a
recorrunendation on the subject application, the Commission will have to wait at least six months before
recorrunending any additional changes to the Map.
3. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
a, Site Address/Location: City Wide
b, Applicant: City of Meridian Parks and Recreation Department
c, Representative: Doug Strong
d, Present Comprehensive Plan Designation: Pathways
e, Description of Applicant's Request: The applicant is requesting approval for an
amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. The applicant is
proposing to amend the Map by revising and updating the city wide pathway network.
f. Applicant's Statement/Justification (see Applicant's application and letter): "Approval of the
proposed Meridian Master Pathway Plan land use map amendment provides an opportunity for
the city to continue to develop a corrununity wide multi-use pathway system that provides for
connectivity to schools, parks, neighborhood centers, and other city amenities, The corrununity
pathway system will encourage alternative forms of transportation for citizens to get to work,
to school, to businesses, or to simply have a more active lifestyle, The updated Master
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Pathway plan map will also serve as an important planning tool for city staff and developers as
the community continues to develop,"
4. PROCESS FACTS
a, The subject application will in fact constitute a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
Amendment as determined by City Ordinance, By reason of the provisions of the Unified
Development Code, Title 11, Chapter 5, a public hearing is required before the Commission
and City Council on this matter.
b. Newspaper notifications were published on:
March 19, 2007, and April 2, 2007
c, The Public Service Announcement was aired on:
March 9,2007 and March 30,2007
5. COMMENTS MEETING
On March 16, 2007, Planning Staff held an agency comments meeting. The agencies and departments
present include: Meridian Fire Department, Meridian Police Department, Meridian Parks Department, and
Meridian Public Works Department. Staff has included all comments and recommended actions in the
attached Exhibit C. However, as no new development is proposed, the meeting was for informational
purposes only, The Meridian Fire Department was the only department providing comment (see exhibit
C).
6. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS
The pathway network shown on the Future Land Use Map has not been updated since 2003 and a major
revision to the pathways plan has not been completed since first master pathway plan was developed in
the year 2000, Due to the amount of development that has occurred in the recent past, and the continued
growth of the city, the Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Planning Department
selected a consulting finn (Aha Planning and Design) to perform a study ofthe pathway network. As part
of this study the consultants completed extensive fieldwork which included, walking existing and
proposed pathway alignments with GPS and compiling a photo library of pathway alignments and
linkages, Furthermore, the consultants held two public open houses and four meetings with the pathways
subcommittee of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
As development continues to occur in the city, the pathway system will continue to grow as developers
build their portion of the overall pathway system. One ofthe major focus points ofthe study was to
identify sections of pathway that have been installed with development and provide a clear picture of how
the numerous existing portions of pathway could be efficiently and effectively connected. The proposed
pathway network specifically address these gaps in the pathway system and also focuses on connecting
significant features such as schools, parks, public facilities, and major business districts, Much like the
existing pathway network the updated pathway system focuses on a core system of pathways based on the
existing canal system within the City of Meridian. This core system of pathways is enhanced by key
connectors that will provide connections to and through many residential areas while creating a larger
citywide loop.
Staff finds the following Goals, Objectives, and Action items contained in the 2002 Comprehensive Plan
to be applicable to this application (staff analysis is in italics below policy):
· Chapter 6, Goal II, Objective A, Action 3 (page 85): Consider "Accommodating Bicycle and
Pedestrian Travel: A Recommended Approach" from the National Center for Bicycling and
Walking in all land-use decisions.
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This policy statement provided by the US Department of Transportation specifically encourages
the use of alternative form of transportation. The publication encourages bicycle and pedestrian
transportation networks such as pathways to be included in all new construction and
reconstruction projects. The proposed pathway network will help to facilitate the inclusion of
pathways in new development projects and redevelopment areas.
· Chapter 6, Goal II, Objective A, Action 5 (page 85): Require pedestrian access connectors in all
new development to link: subdivisions together to promote neighborhood connectivity as part of
a community pathway system.
The proposed pathway network specifically addresses linkage and pedestrian connectivity
throughout the city, The proposed plan is designed to enhance the existing pathway system and
identify areas where links need to be created.
· Chapter 6, Goal II, Objective A, Action 8 (page 85): Develop alternative modes of transportation
through pedestrian improvements, bicycle lanes, off-street pathways, and transit-oriented
development as appropriate,
The proposed pathway network specifically addresses alternative modes of transportation
throughout the city. Both on and off street pathways have been considered and included as
elements in the overall pathway network In the future this pathway network could help to
support a public transit system by providing means for potential transit users to safely arrive at
designated transit stops or stations,
· Chapter 6, Goal II, Objective A, Action 9 (page 85): Prepare a written bicycle and pedestrian plan
for the City,
The proposed pathway network and Future Land Use Map amendment is only one part of a
larger pedestrian plan that is being created for the city. This entire plan is designed to directly
address the bicycle and pedestrian needs of the city.
· Chapter 6, Goal II, Objective B, Action 2 (page 86): Conduct a pathways study to provide a bike
and pathways system between neighborhoods, local collectors, and community destinations.
See above
. Chapter 6, Goal III, Obj ective A, Action 11 (page 87): Develop trails and path plan.
See above
7. STATE REQUIRED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS
Idaho's counties and cities are required by law, Idaho Code 67-6508, to prepare, implement, review, and
update a comprehensive plan which outlines goals and policies for land use, Thirteen elements which
must be addressed in the plan are listed in the Code. These elements are Property Rights, Population,
School Facilities, Economic Development, Land Use, Natural Resources, Hazardous Areas, Public
Services, Transportation, Recreation, Special Areas, Housing, Community Design and Implementation,
Due to the fact that this proposed map amendment focuses solely on the pathway network the majority of
the above mentioned elements do not apply, Listed below are the elements that are primarily related to
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this application,
Natural Resources: The purpose of this element is to promote conservation of areas of natural
significance, where appropriate, As stated above the core network of pathways within the city is
proposed along the existing creek, canal, and drain network within the city, Staff believes that
these pathways enhance this network and promote enhancement and enjoyment of these natural
resources,
Recreation: Recreation resources within Meridian include seven City parks totaling
approximately 65 acres. The City is in process of developing new park facilities, The City also
maintains several pathways, The proposed plan will add help the city add to these existing
recreational resources and provide a framework for developers and the city to create a more
complete pathway network throughout the city.
8. ZONING ORDINANCE
This application does not conflict with any requirements contained in the UDC,
9. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
Overall staff is supportive of the proposed pathway network, yet upon a detailed review staff
identified several (approximately 40) minor routing clarifications that should be included in the
final pathway network plan. The majority of staffs proposed changes are intended to promote safe
crossings of major and minor arterial streets though out the pathway network. For example, many of the
proposed changes reroute the pathways to signalized intersections were pedestrian crossings would be
more viable. All of staff s recommended changes are mapped and listed in Exhibit B.
It is important to note that the pathway designations indicated on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land
Use Map are only intended as a guide for the city and developers. There remains a certain level of
flexibility regarding pathway locations and routing. Furthermore, the proposed pathway network is just
one element of an overall Pathways Master Plan that will be included in the Comprehensive Parks and
Recreation System Plan at a later date. This overall plan includes more detail about design standards and
specifics that are not included with this map amendment. With that said, Staff is recommending that the
Commission forward on a recommendation to the Council to amend the Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Map Pathway Network as proposed by the applicant and modified by Staff in
Exhibit B.
10. EXHffiITS
A Applicant's Proposed Master Pathway Network
B. Staffs Recommended Changes to the Proposed Master Pathway Network
C. Fire Department Comments
D, Required Findings from the Unified Development Code
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A Applicant's Proposed Master Pathway Network
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1. Chinden e/o Star: Moved crossing (Chinden) to intersection,
2. South of Chinden; both sides of McDermott: Moved McDermott crossing to Chinden
intersection.
3, Star nlo Ustick: Moved crossing to half mile,
4, McMillan w/o McDermott: Moved McDermott crossing to intersection.
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEP ARlMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF APRIL 5, 2007.
5, McMillan wlo Black Cat: Moved crossing to quarter mile,
6. Ten Mile nlo Ustick: Moved Ten Mile crossings to half mile, Added on street route through
Hartford Sub,
7. Paramount (nlo McMillan & wlo Meridian): Reconfigured, added new connection.
8, Southwest Meridian/Chinden: From Paramount, added proposed pathway from existing pathway
to cross Chinden at Meridian and proceed north to Eagle Island State Park.
9. Northwest McMillanILocust Grove: Adjusted proposed pathway to mirror network through
Madelynn Estates, Added connection from Saguaro south (at west edge of Larkwood) to
McMillan,
10. Locust Grove/McMillan: Moved crossing to intersection,
11, Ustick/McDermott: Moved to intersection and added on street route elo McDermott.
12, Ustick wlo Ten Mile: Moved Ustick crossing to align wi Nieman, Added on street route to get
back to canal.
13. wlo Eagle bit Ustick and McMillan: Changed configuration by Champ Park and Jasmine Acres.
14, Meridian slo Ustick: crosswalk modification,
15. Fairview/Jericho and Lakes (w/o Locust Grove): Consolidated Fairview crossings at Lakes and
east of Jericho into single crossing at Jericho, After crossing, added on street pathway on south
side of Fairview east to connect with proposed pathway,
16, Eagle slo Ustick: Moved crossing to half mile,
17, McDermottJCheny Intersection: Moved crossing to intersection.
18. e/o Ten Mile nlo Pine: Continue existing pathway across waterway and southeast to Ten Mile;
then jog south to cross to south side of Pine; then east on south side of pine to connect to rail trail.
19. Linder nlo Pine: Shifted Linder crossing south (on school grounds) to align with Washington,
20, West 8th Street s/o Cherry: Added micro-pathway connection to middle school. Proposed
pathway across McFadden property; connect to West 4th St. and Pine via School Dist.
21. Downtown: Added more on street routes,
22. Franklin bit McDermott and Black Cat: Moved crossing to Pine Cone intersection @ half mile.
23, Increased connectivity in Ten Mile Area,
24. Intersection of Linder/Franklin: moved pathway away from canal and through open residential
lot to Franklin. Pathway proceeds east on south side of Franklin to east side of Linder. Continues
south along east side of Linder, then back to canal.
25. Added proposed pathway on Ten Mile Road over 1-84,
26. Added on-street on Linder over 1-84,
27, Meridian Rd, Interchange: removed two dedicated ped crossings ofI-84 immediately west of
Meridian Road,
28, Added pathways northwest of Meridian Interchange,
29. Stratford north ofI84: Continued proposed northeast from Stratford, across Central, and across
Locust Grove at rougWy the half mile to connect with existing pathway at Woodbridge.
30. Ten Mile slo Overland: Shifted pathway away from Ridenbaugh to cross Ten Mile at intersection
of rerouted Overland (per Ten Mile SAP), New alignment will require two additional canal
crossings (north to south, and south back to north), but it will avoid Tasa and provide safer
roadway crossing.
31, Linder and Aspen Grove (South of Overland): Moved pathway to cross @ road intersection.
32. Victory slo McDermott: Moved McDermott crossing to intersection.
33, Ten MileNictory: Brought pathway to comer, then connect back to canal elo Ten Mile.
34, Victory wlo Locust Grove: Moved Victory crossing west to Ascaino. ??What is going on east of
Locust Grove? There appears to be a HOA lot at the end of Serchio; is this a good place for a
connection?
35. Victory elo Locust Grove: Added on street route running east to Bayoubar; then cross Victory
and reconnect w/ canal.
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEP ARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF APRIL 5, 2007.
36. Victory wlo Eagle: Moved crossing of Victory west from canal to undeveloped parcels;
paralleled slo Victory to link back wi canal.
37, Locust Grove slo Victory: Moved Locust Grove crossing to quarter mile.
38. Ten Mile/Amity: Brought crossing to comer.
39, Black Cat slo Amity: consolidated multiple crossings into single,
40. McDermott n/o Lake Hazel: Shifted McDermott crossing to Lake Hazel intersection.
General, South Meridian: Brought crossings to half mile where possible,
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF APRIL 5,2007.
C, Fire Department Conunents
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Date
March 20, 2007
CITY COliNel!. MEMBERS
Keith Bird
Joseph W. Borton
Ch"rles M. Rlluntree
David Zaremba
TO:
Planning Department
Joseph Silva, Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention
CITY DEPARTME"ITS
FROM:
Cily AttorneyiHR
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33 E. Idaho Av"nue
Srrr:ef Address:
703 N.Main Street
898-5506 (City Allorney)
8n-550.1 (IlR)
Fax 881-8723
SUBJECT:
Pathways Camp Plan Amendment CPA 07-003
The following will be the requirements and/or concerns to provide minimum levels
of fire protection for the proposed project:
Fir~
540 E. Franklin RllaJ
888e 12.14 ! fa, 895-0390
1. The pathway shall be 20' wide with a 10' paved surlace with 5' of gravel
on either side of the paved surface, The surface shall be capable of
supporting 75,000 Ibs. The reason for this requirement is for a firc truek to
be able to access an EMS call that may occur on the pathway.
Parks & Recreation
11 W. Bower Slre~t
888-3579 I fax 888-6854
Planning
66() E. Watenower Slre~t
Suile 202
884-5533 ! fax 888-68H
Puli<"
1<101 ~:. Walertower Street
888-6678 ! r", 846-7366
Pub I ie Works
660 E, Watertow.r SlrCe!
Suite 200
898-5500 ! fa.x 8<)5-9551
Building
660 E. Waterloll'.r Slreet
Suile 150
&87-22111 fax 887-1297
\'iaslewator
340 I N. Ten Mile Road
888-2191 1 [lIX 884-0744
Water
2235 N. W. &lh Street
888-52U 1 fax 884-1159
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D. Required Findings from the Unified Development Code
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment 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 amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan, the Council shall make the following findings:
A. The proposed amendment is consistent with the other elements of the Comprehensive
Plan.
Stafffmds that the proposed change to the Future Land Use Map does not directly conflict
with other elements of the Comprehensive Plan, Please see Sections 6 and 7 of the Staff
Report for detailed analysis of how this CPA relates to some of the elements contained in the
Comprehensive Plan,
B. The proposed amendment provides an improved guide to future growth and
development ofthe city.
Staff finds that the proposal to modify the Future Land Use Map will increase the ability for
alternative forms of transportation though out the city, Furthermore, the pathway
designations allow developers and the city to clearly plan for pathways as new development
is proposed.
C. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the Goals, Objectives and
Policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map.
Staff finds that the proposed amendment is internally consistent with the Goals, Objectives,
and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan, However, staff recognizes the flexibility in the
Comprehensive Plan and that the Plan is a guide, not a hard and fast rule for how the
pathway system must occur. Please see Section 6 of the Staff Report for detailed analysis of
how this CPA relates to the Goals, Objectives and Policies contained in the Comprehensive
Plan,
D. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Unified Development Code.
Staff fmds that the proposed amendment does not conflict with any portion of the Unified
Development Code. No development approvals will be granted as part of this CPA
application; all subsequent development applications shall comply with the unc.
E. The proposed amendment is in the best interest of the City of Meridian.
Staff finds that the proposed amendment, as revised in Exhibit B of the Staff Report, is in
the best interest ofthe City.
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