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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-02 Work Session CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Tuesday, September 02, 2025 at 4:30 PM Minutes ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE PRESENT Councilman Doug Taylor Councilman John Overton Councilwoman Anne Little Roberts Councilman Brian Whitlock Councilwoman Liz Strader Councilman Luke Cavener Mayor Robert E. Simison ADOPTION OF AGENDA Adopted CONSENT AGENDA \[Action Item\] Approved Motion to approve made by Councilman Cavener, Seconded by Councilwoman Strader. Voting Yea: Councilman Taylor, Councilman Overton, Councilwoman Little Roberts, Councilman Whitlock, Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Cavener 1. Approve Minutes of the August 19, 2025 City Council Work Session 2. Approve Minutes of the August 19, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting 3. Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Lawfor Gramercy Townhomes (H-2025-0019) by Elton Development Company, located at 1873, 1925 and 2069 Wells Ave. 4. Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law for Rockwell Greens Subdivision (H-2025- 0002) by Laren Bailey, Conger Group, generally located at the Northwest corner of State Highway 16 and McMillan Rd. 5. Interagency Agreement for Water and Streetlight Construction/Roadway Construction - Ustick Road, Phyllis Canal to Owyhee Storm Widening 6. Equipment Transfer Agreement Between the City of Meridian and the City of Garden City for Transfer of Special Weapons and Tactics Team Equipment 7. Agreement for Use of Kleiner Park for Potato Days, by Potato Days LLC 8. Authorize Procurement Manager to sign Purchase Order to DuBois Chemicals for Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% for the Water Department for the Not-to-Exceed amount of $218,000 as the second Purchase Order issued for Fiscal Year 2025 ITEMS MOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA \[Action Item\] DEPARTMENT / COMMISSION REPORTS \[Action Item\] 9. Ada County Highway District Draft Five Year Plan: 2026-2030 10. Staff Review of Construction Practices and Design Review Processes EXECUTIVE SESSION Vacated ADJOURNMENT 5:50 PM Meridian City Council Work Session September 2, 2025. A Meeting of the Meridian City Council was called to order at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2025, by Mayor Robert Simison. Members Present: Robert Simison, Luke Cavener, Liz Strader, John Overton, Doug Taylor, Anne Little Roberts and Brian Whitlock. Other Present: Chris Johnson, Bill Nary, Bill Parsons, Brian McClure, Bruce Freckleton, Laurelei McVey. ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE X Liz Strader X Brian Whitlock Anne Little Roberts X John Overton _X_ Doug Taylor _X_Luke Cavener X Mayor Robert E. Simison Simison: Council, we will call the meeting to order. For the record it is September 2nd, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. We will begin this afternoon's work session with roll call attendance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Simison: Next item up is adoption of the agenda. Cavener: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Cavener. Cavener: No changes on today's agenda, so I move we adopt the agenda as presented. Strader: Second. Simison: Have a motion and a second to adopt the agenda. Is there any discussion? If not, all in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay? The ayes have it and the agenda is agreed to. MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES. CONSENT AGENDA [Action Item] 1. Approve Minutes of the August 19, 2025 City Council Work Session 2. Approve Minutes of the August 19, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 2 of 26 3. Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law for Gramercy Townhomes (H- 2025-0019) by Elton Development Company, located at 1873, 1925 and 2069 Wells Ave. 4. Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law for Rockwell Greens Subdivision (H-2025-0002) by Laren Bailey, Conger Group, generally located at the Northwest corner of State Highway 16 and McMillan Rd. 5. Interagency Agreement for Water and Streetlight Construction/Roadway Construction - Ustick Road, Phyllis Canal to Owyhee Storm Widening 6. Equipment Transfer Agreement Between the City of Meridian and the City of Garden City for Transfer of Special Weapons and Tactics Team Equipment 7. Agreement for Use of Kleiner Park for Potato Days, by Potato Days LLC 8. Authorize Procurement Manager to sign Purchase Order to DuBois Chemicals for Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% for the Water Department for the Not-to-Exceed amount of $218,000 as the second Purchase Order issued for Fiscal Year 2025 Simison: Next up is the Consent Agenda. Cavener: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Cavener. Cavener: Move that we approve the Consent Agenda. For the Mayor to sign and the Clerk to attest. Strader: Second. Simison: Have a motion and a second to approve the Consent Agenda. Is there any discussion? If not, all in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay? The ayes have it and the Consent Agenda is agreed to. MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES. ITEMS MOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA [Action Item] Simison: There were no items moved from the Consent Agenda. Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 3 of 26 DEPARTMENT / COMMISSION REPORTS [Action Item] 9. Ada County Highway District Draft Five Year Plan: 2026-2030 Simison: So, we go on to Item 9, which is a department report on the Ada County Highway District draft five year plan, 2026 to 2030, and turn this over to -- it looks like Brian. That you lead this one today? Mr. McClure. McClure: Mayor and Council, annually the city reviews ACHD's five year plan -- previously the integrated five year plan. Mayor and Council previously provided comments on this draft earlier this year and now we have the final draft. The purpose of the discussion tonight is for Council to provide direction on a memo to the ACHD Commission on this final 2026-2030 plan. ACHD would like formal comments back by September 10th. As a related note, our ACHD liaison was planning to be here for the regular agenda, but we gave him the clear on this workshop discussion to not be here, just because we wanted to focus on your feedback to the Commission. I'm going to quickly overview some of the changes -- comments from the Transportation Commission and, then, we can draft -- and, then, I can move forward on drafting a letter based off your comments. High level. These are some observations that are potential comments for you. Top six rows and intersections are all somewhere in the five year plan. Black Cat and Franklin, Cherry, that was advanced, but also sort of downgraded. I will get to that later. Amity was dropped out of the five year plan. Coordination is needed on State Highway 16 opening and east-west arterial construction at the interchanges and, then, city requested Locust Grove and Meridian analysis. Locust Grove is in the five year plan, but not Meridian and no indication for us as to what that rationale was. I have a -- a few slides here that just sort of show our -- your -- your top ten priorities that you previously sent to the Commission and, then, the changes between the two drafts. So, the green and italics are advanced. The red and underline are delayed. And, then, the blue-grey are just other notes. Two projects were advanced. Two kicked out of the five year plan. I have also highlighted Ustick and Venable at the bottom. The -- the emphasis there is while it's not programmed ACHD has committed to that being an opportunity with a partnership program for either the city or Brighton or whoever that is. And I will just leave this here for a second. These are the top ten community programs or as they are now calling them safety and compliance projects. A lot of changes here. Five projects advanced, one delayed and one done. As previously noted the Black Cat and the railroad crossing was advanced, but the Black Cat, Franklin to Cherry, widening was delayed. That was previously not in Council's top ten, but it was also entirely removed from the five year program. So, just eyes wide open. This is a slightly different way of looking at that. This is categorized by whether it's a road and intersection project, like in their Capital Improvement Plan, or whether it's in their safety plan and, then, the emphasis here is on construction year. So, this is when ACHD is planning to construct different projects. So, that sort of darker yellow color on the top towards the right is sequential. So, you will see Ustick Road, Ten Mile-Linder, Linder Road, Franklin, Franklin again Ustick, Ustick -- so -- so forth. So, that's -- that's the -- their order of priority for construction of projects in the current five year plan draft. There are no maintenance or bridges or other programs. This is only the five year plan prioritization. As I sort of noted before, Franklin and Ustick -- Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 4 of 26 ITD is on track to complete State Highway 16 work before ACHD. ACHD is going very quickly. You can see those are programmed there, but State Highway 16 will open before -- unless something changes -- before these programs happen. So, some coordination is probably warranted and -- and I think they are aware of that, too, but just in terms of the public perception and understanding of how that's going to work and roll out. I did mention that we talked to the Transportation Commission. That was last week. They had a special meeting. They really only had two -- one comment -- two projects and they wanted to see Ten Mile and Cherry and, then, Victory and Meridian, Locust Grove added back to the five year plan for design. That way it would be shelf ready in case other funding became available. So, they didn't want it to be delayed if funding was available. They wanted to keep it moving forward. So, these were our number eight and number nine priorities and they want to see it continue moving again in the event that funding becomes available. Caleb noted in his memo to you all, for example, that the current five year plan doesn't take into consideration whether ACHD takes additional impact fees. So, if they increase their impact fees more funding would be theoretically available. So, that was sort of the Transportation Commission thought line and, then, I will just leave it at this slide. These are just some ideas for your consideration. I have mentioned most of these and I'm happy to participate orjust take notes, but these are some thoughts on comments you all might have or -- either that you provided in the past or that you might provide now to ACHD on request and, then, just some highlights there for -- for thank yous if you want to do that, some project completions. And -- and with that I would love to help however I can. Simison: Thank you. Council, questions, comments? Cavener: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Cavener. Cavener: Brian, thanks for this. Has the highway district given us any indication why so many projects are moving off the list? Like what's -- what's -- what's causing it? McClure: Mr. Mayor, Councilman Cavener, yeah, inflation has not been accounted for in quite some time and they have been getting further and further behind is the primary reason. Projects are more expensive to design, projects are more expensive to build. Cavener: Thank you. Strader: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Strader. Strader: Brian, is it fair to say based on the -- I guess revised five year work plan the ACHD is sort of prioritizing Locust Grove? I know we had asked for the analysis to be done on kind of the northernmost portion. I mean have they given you any feedback about that? I'm kind of surprised that they wouldn't at least respond to that request. Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 5 of 26 McClure: Mr. Mayor, Council Woman Strader, we have tried asking some questions and they are just very busy. That -- that's one of the ones that's sort of outstanding for us. I'm going to just give them the benefit of the doubt and say it's because they have so many cities and so many changes this year. We did ask and we don't know though. Strader: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Strader. Strader: Maybe one more. I guess just -- you know, I mean recently it came up in a specific example, which was, you know, McMillan and McDermott and how that intersects with Highway 16. 1 just feel like that's a really good example that kind of crystallizes the importance of coordination and I know we are thinking of, you know, kind of reemphasizing that. I definitely agree with that. I think we need to emphasize the importance of coordination on all of the connections to State Highway 16. It just feels to me like there are so many moving pieces with that and I'm really nervous about how the execution of that is going to go when that opens. So, I definitely think that that is a comment that we should make. McClure: We will also just throw out there if there is things on here you don't agree with we can take them off. Simison: Brian, you want to put back up the list, so they can look at those? McClure: Mr. Mayor, do you have a preference on their construction priority or your top tens? Simison: I would suggest Council look at their top -- what would be our top ten, because that's what they want. They--they really want to know our top three to five to --you know, that's what they are going to focus on according to what they have communicated. So, at least want to make sure the top three -- you know, the top five are the Council's wishes and desires or if there is something else that you think should move in or up even in this top ten. Taylor: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Taylor. Taylor: Brian, this is an issue I -- I kind of talked about quite a bit was the intersection there at Ustick and Venable and I know we kind of have a unique sort of the partnership we are trying to work on with -- with some of the developers and things there. You know, when it says future, we know -- you know, that doesn't really give me a whole lot of hope. But, you know, if we are looking at our proposed budget and moving along with the construction of the community center right there at the intersection, is there any consideration that you have received from them that they are understanding some of the -- the -- what we would expect to be a lot more use at that intersection and kind of Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 6 of 26 increasing the urgency to try to find a way to fund that? I mean can you provide any kind of feedback from them on that particular project? That's number ten. McClure: Mr. Mayor, Councilman Taylor, when we have talked to them about that project they completely understood the plan out there. I think they are just sort of in a position where it's our project and they are waiting for us to understand and Brighton --when that's going to happen and -- yeah. They -- they understand there is going to be a lot more impact on their -- both with the development and, then, the community center. Taylor: Mr. Mayor? Simison: And I think just to follow up on a general comment that if there is other areas in the city where developers are wanting to do projects, ACHD is much more interested if they are a priority of ours on this list. If they are not a priority of ours, not on this list, then, they may not view them as something that they are willing to enter into or help achieve the outcome. McClure: Mr. Mayor -- sorry, Councilman, I think you were going to say something. But Steve Siddoway is available -- is aware of the -- of this and he seemed fine with it. I'm not -- I'm not trying to speak for him, but the fact that they are open to having a -- a -- a partnership project on there seemed like a good thing. Simison: Yeah. I -- I think the word is -- is perfectly adequate for the conversations that I have had or am aware of for how it would likely be funded and built. Whitlock: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Whitlock. Whitlock: Just trying to recall from our prior discussion earlier this year. Did we not move the Black Cat railroad crossing onto this list as one of the top five or -- correct -- correct my memory. McClure: Mr. Mayor, Councilman Whitlock, there is two slides here, so I have to kind of switch -- switch back and forth if you want. This one's community programs and you can see -- and Black Cat and the railroad crossing specifically is number three on this one. So, there is two Black Cats. One is the roadway widening, which was kicked out of the five year plan and, then, one is the community program for the crossing -- or the crossing arms or flashers and that one was moved up in the community programs. Cavener: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Cavener. Cavener: Yes. Maybe now is as good a time as any to talk about the letter. The widening falling out of the five year plan and -- that boggles my mind. This is an industrial corridor Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 7 of 26 for us. Franklin and Black Cat's going to continue to serve a lot of industrial traffic. That is where growth is. And the fact that we are at a minimum -- really six, seven years away from the widening to even begin I think it's going to do that part of Meridian a disservice, so -- and, Brian, I don't know if the staff is planning to kind of put a draft letter together to send to us to review, but to me that's -- that's a stark issue that -- that I think that them -- them pulling that out of the five year plan. So, I would -- I would like the letter that we do send to at least incorporate that. Simison: Do we have a recommendation on one to drop out? Because I know that's -- those are the things that they want to hear from us if there is something else on the list that should not be as relevant what would that be? Cavener: Well, I mean -- Mr. Mayor. Frankly, I think with -- with Linder Road moving I -- I think we talked about this last time. Why do we need to have it as our number one when this project is -- is moving forward? So, yes, I would -- I would say dump the project that's in the process of being finished if we need to make space for Black Cat. Simison: I think they would say that that's being funded. The other one's not on here, because there is no money. So, I don't know if that's -- I don't know if that's going to get you the outcome you are looking for if you are trying to find where it, you know, should be prioritized. That's an answer we don't have. If we want to make -- make recommendation that's fine. I just -- you know, these are the questions that -- that come our direction. Or will come staff's direction. Cavener: Mr. Mayor, what I would say is we have been talking about Black Cat for four years already, so it should not be a surprise. This is a priority for the city and I -- I -- I don't like that we have got to maybe necessarily negotiate or compete against, you know, different segments of Meridian. All these projects here are needed, that's why they are on the five year plan. So, I recognize that the highway district may want to push back, but I guess more than anything I would be looking for a -- an explanation as to why Black Cat was taken off. If it is solely from a budgetary standpoint that's good to know. I don't have a good answer for you, Mr. Mayor. Overton: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Overton. Overton: The problem I have, Brian, looking at this list is -- Siddoway; Hey, Chris, period, I was on a phone call and just saw the request to mute. Period. Do I need to speak? Question mark? Is there a question about Venable? Simison: Steve, I think we are good. Cavener: Might want to take him off the call. Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 8 of 26 Simison: Councilman Overton, go ahead. Your voice was quite different though. Overton: It was a little different. Brian, I think the problem is, you know, everything is on this list for a reason and when you tell us we have to reevaluate this list because of the dollar signs, it makes it difficult for all of us from all different parts of the city to come up with the same answer on where we think these priorities should fall. We all come from a little bit different background on where we see the needs. I mean I agree, I concur, we have talked about as an entire Council how important Black Cat from Franklin to Ustick is. I mean that's obviously a problem. It needs to be done. We have talked about it for at least the last three years. Not longer than that. Talked about getting projects -- I think they said eight and nine ready to go. Could you go over eight and nine one more time? McClure: Mr. Mayor, Councilman Overton, right -- number eight is Victory, Meridian to Locust Grove. That's just a three lane widening -- though it's mostly three lanes now and, then, number nine is Ten Mile and Cherry intersection. Overton: Mr. Mayor, follow up? Simison: Councilman Overton. Overton: Is there any reason that they didn't also -- the Transportation Commission also didn't put the same level of importance on Black Cat? McClure: Mr. Mayor, Councilman Overton, Black Cat was only number 19 for City Council previously and they are trying to focus -- the commission is trying to focus just on the top ten, so that's where they were looking. To your point -- I mean they are all important; right? So, if I may, one of the suggestions here is, you know, if they do change their impact fees make sure those are spent in Meridian, possibly with some accountability for that. Strader: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Strader. Strader: Is it possible that they viewed the pedestrian crossing at Black Cat as like buying time for the additional improvements? Like I -- I find it weird that they kind of split it like that and said, okay, we will accelerate one and, then, the wider project fell off completely like that. I'm not totally following the logic. Maybe what -- maybe part of what we could do would be to request kind of clarification on how they are approaching Black Cat as a corridor; right? I mean it feels like we have -- our Transportation Commission has been really good about trying to push us toward a corridor based approach where we widen whole corridors in order to really make a big impact on traffic and maybe it would be helpful to understand from that framework like where they are coming from. It's hard, because when we get this every year I feel like we do have this conversation every year and it's kind of like we are just -- we are really getting kind of what they are willing to do and so I think it's okay to ask questions. We can clarify. We -- you know, if we disagree Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 9 of 26 we can -- we can have those conversations, but at least in the past when we have tried to interact with them on this I haven't really found that it's moved the needle a ton. That may -- that may just be my perspective, but I do think if -- you know, if we ask some clarifying questions it might help. I guess, you know, if -- if it was number 19 and -- and it's been pushed back I -- I'm wondering how we can really move the needle at this point. It's not necessarily a question directed at you, but more for the whole group, just talking out loud. Overton: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Overton. Overton: I don't know that there is any way that we can make this letter get us anymore roadways and that's probably the most frustrating thing about what we are doing. On the fourth bullet point down the request for an analysis on investing on Locust Grove and Meridian, first, is still needed. We talked about that months ago. How long do we need to talk about it? I mean I appreciate the Transportation Commission putting that on the list as a talking point to ACHD, but we kind of need some feedback from ACHD on where that's going, so we have a better idea of where we should focus our efforts as well and not having them in the house and you're not being able to get that information back makes it really difficult for us to sit here and try to figure out where we should go on that one, because I would definitely think some of these need an ASAP stamped over the top of them so we can make the decisions that we need to make. Whitlock: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Whitlock. Whitlock: Trying to figure out where my cart and my horse are on some of these projects. I mean absolutely Cherry and Ten Mile needs some work. It's backed up from Cherry all the way to Franklin at this time of day every day. It's just stopped and it bleeds all the way out to the freeway. So, that will relieve a lot of pressure on Ten Mile, but under construction where are all those cars going to go. Probably turn left on Franklin and, then, go up Black Cat. So, we are going to construct an intersection at Cherry and Ten Mile and shut things down even more than they are now and divert all that traffic onto a two lane road over at Black Cat. Again, I'm just trying to figure out where the -- the cart and the horse is and -- and how we get the biggest bang for the buck and have things flow as we address needs all across our city. But to me that just seemed like a natural conflict that will push cars from Ten Mile and Cherry over to -- to Black Cat. Maybe they will go all the way to 16 and, then, we don't have a problem, but if we had to take one off the list and I don't want to go counter to our -- our Transportation Commission, but I'm just wondering if we delayed Cherry and -- and Ten Mile and put Black Cat on that that would be the priority, we could get that corridor widened and, then, move into the Cherry and Ten Mile conversation. Again just thinking out loud. Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 10 of 26 McClure: Mr. Mayor, Councilman Whitlock, just a clarification. The Transportation Commission was only suggesting that that be designed, not -- Whitlock: Okay. Simison: And I -- I think that what I would -- what I would at least ask is if we are talking about moving Black Cat up that we see items 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 just so people understand that that's truly where they think that desire is before they make that overall recommendation. Strader: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Strader. Maybe just one additional point on the Locust Grove versus Meridian kind of northernmost corridor. Maybe we as a city take that on and -- and further develop our own view. Like I know we have heard there would be feedback potentially from the fire department and we had some other thoughts. Maybe that's something that we can internally work on, you know, if they are overwhelmed at least we could try to crystallize our own view internally on that. That might be something that would make sense. McClure: Mr. Mayor, I don't know whether I should just keep my mouth shut or not, but I'm going to just open it. So, Council Woman Strader, for reasons I -- I can't explain, ACHD has actually moved the design of Locust Grove up. It's gone into construction design. Caleb was surprised with an invitation e-mail to participate in that process. So, they have bandwidth to look at design, they just sort of have decided one without following back with us on the other one. I don't -- I couldn't tell you why. Strader: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Strader. Strader: That was my sense from looking at how they had prioritized and part -- and I think that's interesting. I don't know that I'm totally opposed to it. You know, we have we have a fire station that I think would benefit from that road widening. I mean there -- there are numerous schools along the Meridian Road northernmost corridor and I think if we really widen that segment there are going to be impacts there; right? You have Heritage Middle School, you have the -- there is a Catholic school. I can't remember the name, but there are several all along there. So, I think after I have had the chance to soul search just intuitively, my thought was -- at least at first glance Locust Grove might be a better priority, but I really did want us to -- I always think it's better for us to be making these decisions with facts and data and kind of have a more methodical approach. So, if that was their determination I just think it would be helpful for us to hear from them, okay, we decided Locust Grove was better. These are the reasons. We are prioritizing that northernmost corridor. So, you can kind of let go of the Meridian Road corridor and that would kind of help us I think to kind of move off of that point and I don't think that's a difficult conversation for them to have with you. I think that's maybe a ten minute Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 11 of 26 conversation. So, maybe that's a phone call just saying, hey, look, this is feedback from Council. We just want to hear where you were coming from, why -- it seems like this is what you chose to prioritize. We want to understand some of the reasons and -- and take that back to us. I think -- I think that would be a productive way to move -- move that forward. On the Black Cat piece I -- I am happy, though, that they have accelerated the pedestrian crossing, like I -- I -- that is when -- you know, it's frustrating that the wider project has I guess fallen off. Now, did they actually remove it from the plan or did they just move it back so far that it's not on the map anymore? Could you help us understand that piece? McClure: Mr. Mayor, Council Woman Strader, so it's still in everyone's priority list. They have a master sheet that has all projects everywhere. It's not currently in the five year plan as being programmed to do anything. So, it's not designed, it's not right of way and it's not construction. Strader: Yeah. Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Strader. Strader: Yeah. But I -- I do think -- at least the most acute thing that we felt like was a -- like a public safety issue for kids that were --that have a school near there was something that needed to be addressed immediately. So, I -- I am happy about that. I do think Black Cat as a whole is like -- to me one of the next big corridors we need to focus on. So, it feels like they have adopted this corridor approach with Locust Grove. I think that's a good thing, but it does feel like Black Cat is maybe a natural next place to look. I -- I take Councilman Whitlock's comments to heart, though, about what's going to happen with the -- with the Ten Mile and Cherry as well, so -- Simison: I guess maybe to ask the question in the most simplistic way, If ACHD increases their impact fees later this year and they generate enough revenue to put everything back the way it was that we recommended last year, would that be this Council's desire or do we think that there is other changes that you would want on top of that? It's one thing if they truly are dropping things out because of financial reasons or -- then that would solve that issue to --to put things back onto the list. But if it's not that reason, if it's not a financial decision, because they have made their own decisions about Locust Groove or Meridian or maybe even Black Cat, maybe their own analysis to showcase why they dropped that down -- if it was for other reasons I think that's a different question, so -- and our viewpoint is be saved by money or are there other things that we think have risen to the higher level from last year that we need to -- or would like them to address? Overton: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Overton. Overton: Coming off of what Council Member Strader said, maybe the fourth bullet point is something we should be discussing and telling them what our analysis is. Good point. Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 12 of 26 We talked about that last time and last time I was wholly in favor of making Locust Grove the go to, not Meridian Road and if you look at where we are talking about through the city, making those our north-south roadways and we are talking now Black Cat, Linder, Locust Grove, we are choosing four roadways that all cross the Interstate, but do not have the huge impact of an interchange. Maybe what we should be doing is telling him that we have decided, as long as Council agrees -- we have decided it should be Locust Grove and we don't need them to do an analysis and that's where we would like to see him move forward and reflect our priorities as such. Simison: Yeah. The other thing that we are going to hear from ACHD in a few weeks is they are going to come and present on their proposed impact fee model modifications, which is not just an increase, but the potential to create zones. So, you could have a zone for the east part of the county and a zone for the west part of the county and be much more for the west part of the county, which in theory depends upon how all the -- where all the growth is -- may generate more revenue for more projects, but it may not. I don't know if they will be showcasing where -- where they think the revenue differences would be, just the total revenue, because the total revenue in theory is the same in both models, but that's just something to think about as that conversation moves forward, how this may parlay your thoughts into that, if this is about money or-- orjust corridor direction. Brian, I know they have asked, but I have got a different answer from their director. What day does this go to their Commission for consideration? McClure: Mr. Mayor, I don't remember the exact date, but it's in October. So, the September 10th is a little artificial. Simison: We -- we have time to -- if people still want to take some feedback while they requested a date for the letter -- I have been told we can deliver it up to the day before. Not our preference. We want them to have time to do it, but if people want to bring this back next week for more thought and if staff wants to take a crack at what a letter might say based on what you have heard, we could try that and see where that gets us. All right. Thank you. 10. Staff Review of Construction Practices and Design Review Processes Simison: And with that we will move on to Item 10, which is staff review of construction practices and design review process. Turn this over to Mr. Freckleton. Freckleton: Good afternoon, Mayor and Council. We are here to report back on our progress from the feedback that we received from you on the 12th of August workshop. Our team took your feedback and -- and went back and met several times and -- and put together some -- some topics or some options for the topics and we will be presenting those to you shortly. It's our hope that at the end of this we will hopefully be able to set some direction forward for staff. Our first topic for consideration is the construction practices. We have set it up in the slides to where there is a pause at the end of -- of that topic where we can kind of pause there and get our thoughts together before we move Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 13 of 26 on to the design review topics and -- so, first up would be Laurelei with construction practices and, then, Bill will -- Bill will do the presentation on design review. McVey: All right. Good evening, Mayor and Council. So, like Bruce mentioned since our last meeting we spent time meeting both internally with various departments and external organizations to try to understand and evaluate the options around potentially changing the requirements and enforcement specifically around dust and noise. We also took the time to gather data that we had to help evaluate and understand the scope of this issue citywide. Additionally we did meet with the BCA to better understand their perspective and obtain ideas from them and input that they might have to help us understand the impacts both positive and potentially negative to the development community if some of these were implemented. So, I did want to talk a little bit about the data around this issue and I don't bring this up to diminish the experiences of the citizens that you have heard testify over the last several months. I will admit there certainly was breakdown in processes and their testimony has already driven positive changes in our internal communication, our external communication, documentation and processes. But I think it's important before we look to change entire city processes potentially add cost to citizens and add additional regulation that you get to see what the data looks like from the whole city. So, since 2023 there has been one construction related noise complaint from the Orchard Park area, which was solved with voluntary compliance and education. Admittedly we don't have data -- specific data for construction-related noise citywide and that's one of our suggestions to improve data tracking and reporting. As I mentioned in an earlier presentation, we usually see between ten and 15 construction dust-related complaints in the city each year. However, over this last year admittedly most of those did come from the Orchard Park area. We have seen improvement in that area though. The last complaint that we saw from there was late July. So, one of the things when we are looking at this -- and you are just looking at numbers -- I think it's important to know that we have about 250 active construction projects throughout the city over the past year. So, if you take five working days per project, that equals about 65,000 instances where we could have had construction-related issues and we are regularly seeing less than 20 for a year. So, when we put it into perspective of the whole city of the whole projects that's part of what is leading to our recommendation that we are bringing forward to today. So, we use a lot of data in Public Works to identify trends and evaluate issues and I think it's important as we look to what the appropriate response is to this issue to keep looking at data and our recommendation is to continue to collect data. So, Public Works, the Police Department and the Legal Department all recommend that we move forward with option number one to further supplement the changes that have already been implemented. A couple of things that I think this option does that are really important -- one of the major issues that we have heard over the past month is frustration by citizens of not knowing where to call to get assistance and resolution on issues and feeling like they are passed around amongst the city and amongst external organizations. So, we propose the creation of a website that would assist citizens in finding the right department and the right employee depending on what their construction-related issue was. This would give citizens better, more direct access for reporting issues and would help get the -- the issues addressed quickly and through a single point of contact. Second, we think that this option allows us to continue to collect data and report that data back to Council, Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 14 of 26 citizens and the BCA. This data and reporting will help us understand if the issue is improving. If the issue is getting worse. Is the issue is widespread or is it a developer- specific issue. The data will allow us to tailor an appropriate level response that will likely result in a better outcome. We are committed to continue to work with DEQ on enforcement and improvement of that when needed. We also worked with the BCA to develop mutually -- mutual group -- mutually agreeable BMPs that were attached to this memo that we are going to now be distributing at all pre-construction meetings to ensure that every project and every developer understand their responsibilities throughout the whole project. Additionally, most projects are and still will be required to submit a SWIP in the city and this is an enforceable essentially dust plan that is something that will continue to work with DEQ and ACHD on enforcing. So, we feel like option one allows us to make data-driven decisions. It doesn't mean that we can't add additional elements to this in the future if we notice that things are not improving or we are getting a whole lot of other complaints or issues, but by allowing us to gather more data and tracking we will know is it specific -- is it developer specific? Is it project specific? And will help us better address those. So, we did evaluate other options, like option number two, where we could change the noise code to specifically address construction hours and we could add dust to the nuisance ordinance. I feel like these could be logical next steps if the data shows that that's where we need to go. However, I think it's important as we started working through these to understand the impacts of these, particularly around enforcement and penalties, so by adding it to these we are limited to having the issue physically observed on site by an officer and the penalty is going to be something that generally goes to the construction employees as a misdemeanor that goes through the court process. So, I'm not sure that that's the intended result that we were looking for. We have also heard that, you know, further restricting construction hours could inadvertently cause projects to take longer and would essentially make those projects last for a longer amount of time. The hours of work are -- we have heard really important for specific trades, especially during summer hours to be able to get certain things poured and done in different temperatures. So, option number three included looking at the requirement for projects to submit a dust plan or a SWIP to the city. So, currently today all projects over one acre are already required to do this. Not necessarily submit to the city, but they are required to have SWIPs. ACHD does review those if they have roadway impacts and both ACHD and DEQ do site inspections and can leverage enforcement. If we wanted to bring a level of enforcement to the city we would have to change our code to give us that authority. One of the things I think we would have to be really mindful of if we wanted to take on enforcement of SWIPs and dust plans is being mindful of understanding who is responsible for what. So, the ACHD actually reached out to us after hearing that we might be requiring dust plans and was asking us if we were taking over SWIP requirements and SWIP inspections and so I think we have to be careful about confusion and duplication of efforts and make sure everybody understands who is doing what and, then, we feel like under this option it would take additional staff time and resources to review, inspect and enforce the requirements of these plans and, then, option four is for the development of a full construction practice ordinance, which I won't spend a lot of time on, since we heard last time that this wasn't necessarily an option that Council really wanted to go down, because this would require full code changes, ordinance changes and likely staffing to operate this program. So, our -- our Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 15 of 26 recommendation is to pursue option one. This option gives us the opportunity to track, bring you back data and let you know from a full city lens do we have a citywide issue. Do we need to put more resources towards this? Are the developers and the building community listening, paying attention, doing what they need to do and we feel like it gives us -- especially creating the reporting website for our customers -- a better way to handle and address their complaints and concerns and make them have the ability to feel heard and their issues solved in a more timely manner. So, with that I will stand for any questions and I'm looking for direction on where you would like us to go. Simison: Council, questions? Comments? Little Roberts: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Little Roberts. Little Roberts: Mr. Mayor. Laurelei, great presentation. Thank you so much. I love how thoughtful you gave us options and things and I think that option one is a great idea. Question. We have approved a couple of development agreements lately that we have included a dust mitigation plan requirement. Did -- have we overstepped? McVey: So, not necessarily, we just don't necessarily have enforcement authority against it. So, the -- the requirements in there -- and we are -- we are working on the language of what that looks like, but we -- we don't necessarily, without changing code, can't necessarily go and enforce against a specific dust plan. But likely what they will do is submit a copy of their SWIP, which they would create anyways, directly to the city. Little Roberts: Great. Thank you. Strader: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Strader. Strader: That's exactly where I was going with it, too, but maybe from a different angle. You know, I actually think how we handled that works well and I would like to see it become part of the findings. So, to me adding the dust control mitigation plan or even if it's like we are giving people an option to just adopt the standard best practices as part of their plan, I think putting that in the findings is really important, because, then, it ties the entitlements to those practices and I think you could argue about our enforcement ability, but because the entitlements actually are tied in the findings to those practices I think it gives us the ability, if we needed to, to say, hey, I'm sorry, you can't get your C of O yet, because we are still having issues on your project or, you know, we want to have -- and I'm sure Mr. Nary would like to weigh in on this -- but I -- I would imagine that we could do a stop work order or other things if we had to and I don't think we would start with that. I think that's like absolute worst case scenario. So, like I like option one, but I want it to be part of the findings. That -- that's where I'm struggling. I think the website is great. I think the feedback from the BCA is fantastic. And I think, actually, their letter could be Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 16 of 26 like the standard form of what we are expecting and I think most -- the vast majority of our developers can meet those standards and are following those practices already, but occasionally, you know, we may come across a bad apple that's not and so that's why just feel strongly that there needs to be a mechanism to include it in the findings. Nary: So, Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council, Council Member Strader, here is the disconnect and that's the problem I think Laurelei's alluding to is development agreements are planning documents. They are not building construction documents. So, they are not related to building permits, stop work orders, or any of those things. So, that's not the tool and the remedy in the development agreement. So, it's -- it's fine to put it in your development agreement, but if you are wanting that to be a tool for that purpose that's not what development agreements do. All development agreements say -- clearly all the means are -- are -- are enforcement are compliance and, then, dealing with things like future development on whether future developments could be moved forward, but not current development. So, it isn't the greatest tool for that purpose. It is for laying it out there, but it holds -- the -- it doesn't always hold the developer responsible, it holds the property owner responsible, which sometimes they are two different people. So, I don't think it solves all the concerns that you have or the ways to address those concerns. It does not tie up C of Os. So, that's not a -- that's not a tool in a development agreement. So, again, I think that's what I think we are trying to figure out is what ways could address it a little bit better. I think Laurelei mentioned, for example, using some of these codes where you are actually going to be citing a person who is using the equipment and violating an ordinance, when really if you're looking at the bigger picture you want to affect the people who are developing the project and so that's what we are trying to parse out is how to get to where -- to solve the problem or address the problem or future problems, but sometimes the development agreement it's not to catch all, sometimes that it feels like it could be or should be and it's not. That's not what it's for. Strader: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Strader. Strader: Again I'm still struggling, though, because that -- that's exactly what we did; right? Like when we approved consent item number four providing that plan as part of the findings. So, I -- I -- I -- that I think is a good approach. I don't think we are being super prescriptive. We are saying we would like you to follow a plan, the BCA has provided a standard plan, that can be the plan that everybody follows, but at least it gives us -- because from my back and forth it feels like -- like the -- the one place that the city has the most influence that I have seen so far are the findings, like that we can count on those from a legal perspective. Nary: Or -- yes and no. For enforcement -- code enforcement enforces by compliance, notice, opportunity to cure. There is no stop work order that's a part of that. That's not a tool in development agreement. All we can do is enforce current practice and, yes, having a development plan -- a dust plan is certainly part of it, but as Laurelei stated since we don't have a measurement, the measurement is what they tell us in holding them Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 17 of 26 accountable to what they tell us they are planning on doing, which is generally going to be related to this SWIP. But the stop work order is not a tool in a development agreement. That's not a -- that's not a fix if that's what you are asking or if that's what you are looking for. That's not a fix. Code enforcement is going to say what are you doing to comply with this? What are you doing and when are you going to do it by? We are going to give you notice and we are going to give you opportunity to cure. I mean it's -- it doesn't have a stop work attached to it, so that's the one piece that we have had a lot of discussion about, but it just doesn't attach to that. That's all I'm saying. Strader: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Strader. Strader: Right. But I think what I'm saying is I would like option one, but I would like it to be in the findings, because I feel like at least it would provide us with some clarity that it's part of that agreement that there is an expectation and it just -- it feels to me like it's a little bit-- has more weight to me at least as part of the findings, as opposed to just saying that we are going to hand everybody a flyer of information and whether they follow it or not. Simison: And I -- I think that what we are -- it doesn't sound like there is a reason why we can't do it. I think it's just the expectations of Council that if they are in violation that they are going to not be able to continue doing their project, that that's -- as long as everybody understands that there is nothing wrong with saying here is our expectation and I know with our staff and with BCA they -- they get it, but I think the data also showcases -- and maybe there is just a few bad apples that need an extra reminder. Strader: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Strader. Strader: Yeah. Point taken. I -- I think if -- if we can -- if we could proceed -- personally feel like if we could proceed with option one, but ensure that it's part of the findings in projects on a standard basis that they receive the handout, that the BCA -- a city version of -- of that handout, I think -- I think all of their recommendations were fantastic. If we could provide that, then, at least now we will be tracking the information and, then, you could come back to us, because that was another question I had, like I don't think we have a centralized database where we are doing a good job, at least from what I have seen of tracking complaints and so at least with this website we would be able to do that. If it's part of the findings I think it makes it have a little bit more weight and importance and if we do get to a point that we are like, okay, we have asked for this and we start to see that we do have a widespread issue, then, I mean, of course, then, if we have to we will have to update our ordinances and we will have to get more serious about it. I -- I do think starting with a lighter touch is better. Like I don't think we want to go full on option four at this point. I just -- to me having it in the findings is very important personally. I Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 18 of 26 think it adds a lot more importance and weight to the process. So, that's my feedback on that one from --just for me. Overton: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Overton. Overton: Fully realizing that I was the one that added that words -- those words to those motions last week, having no understanding at the time I did that what that meant and I will admit that right now. Adding it to the findings I thought -- I might just be adding whipped cream to the top of a piece of pie. I don't know. We wanted to have you guys come back and tell us whether that was something that was a good move or a bad move or where we should go from here. But I can't help but have to step back in -- we are 30 years of time watching things happen at the city and sitting in this room we are doing all this based on one construction site right now and a set of complaints on one project and it's not lost on me. As many as we do in this city over the year and as many as we have done over our city over all the years, there has only been a handful of projects that have caused us repeated problems that we have had to deal with. This is not a chronic issue and I don't think anything other than option one is a fair way to look at this. I think option one is absolutely our best strategy moving forward. We have got amazing people that work in our city, both in Public Works and Planning, Code Enforcement and Police, that can help us identify where those problems are and have in the past and have always been the ones to take action. We don't control DEQ, but they are also a resource, but think we need to remember just how few instances we have had over the past ten, 15, 20 years that have brought this issue in front of Council. So, I'm definitely in favor of option one. Simison: Councilman Cavener. Cavener: I appreciate staff's recommendation for option one. I'm in support of that. I did have a question, though, as you were -- as you were lining out the website, which I think is a terrific idea, it made it sound like the website is just more of a place for people to -- with phone numbers that they need to call and I guess I may challenge staff to think a little bit differently and say that website should be the place where our citizens can log the complaint, as opposed to calling somebody else. Your point about feeling like I don't know where to go, I worry if there is phone numbers, that issue will continue. So, being able to have a one stop shop where somebody can is -- okay. Great. I just -- I wanted to make sure that's where you guys are headed. McVey: Yeah. We can -- we can do a fillable form that -- Cavener: Great. McVey: -- goes to the right places, so -- Cavener: Terrific. Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 19 of 26 McVey: Yeah. Cavener: Terrific. Taylor: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Taylor. Taylor: I have a question and, then, a comment. Question being kind of along the lines of Councilman Cavener. I -- what I want to know is -- I want to understand if it is a widespread problem, if the -- if it's kind of underreported because people just don't know where to go maybe that's part of it. Maybe this is a bigger issue, people have bigger concerns. So, what's your sense of -- do you think we will get a lot more information through this website and maybe I would suggest that you try to make it as friendly as possible so that people can do that. But what's your -- what's your sense for like -- has it been under reported or do we just really not know? McVey: I think we just really don't know. What I would like to commit to you guys is to come back after a year and let you know, either in person or via an e-mail report, that basically is like, hey, here is -- here is what happened over the last year. We -- we saw this specific development as a problem and just -- so, not just leave you guys, you know, in the dark, but commit to coming back with that information to know, you know, does it trend up once we have a website. Simison: Councilman Taylor. Taylor: And I always appreciate, you know, any effort to provide greater transparency and the ability for us to receive feedback from our citizens. So, I appreciate that and I just encourage you to -- to make that as user friendly as possible and I think just -- this is more of a comment. I don't think I have made up my mind as to whether or not I think we should require this information in the findings. I -- I don't think I have an opinion one way or the other. I understand the argument, but I also -- you know, my inclination is always to say -- providing information, understanding the problem, making sure there is an expectation in our development community what we are asking for -- you know. And this is more of a comment for--for us as Council just to consider-- do we want to put that in the findings, because I -- you know, the -- Council Woman Little Roberts brought it up right off the bat and we were all wondering what -- what did we do? Did we make a mistake? Should we have not have done that? So, I -- I would still think I would -- we should understand what we are doing if we do want to include that in the findings. So, that's just more of a comment for us to consider and I don't think I have an opinion on that yet, but -- Whitlock: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Whitlock. Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 20 of 26 Whitlock: Laurelei, thanks and appreciate the recommendation and I like option one. I like the fact that you have worked with our partners and come up with best management practices. I think that's -- that's good. I guess my only question is the Mayor and the Council President and I were out in the northwest part of our community, there are a lot of 40 acre fields next to nothing out there that are going to be developed someday, but right now if somebody were to put a development in and we were to require a dust mitigation plan, it would affect nobody. So, I'm wondering if there is some flexibility in option one for staff to hand the recommendations over when they have those meetings and say here is the expectation, particularly when neighbors, other folks are in closer proximity. We -- we will have some developments that will happen in parts of this city -- there could be all the dust in the world and it's -- it's not going to impact anybody. I would hate to have them position water trucks all the time out there and go to the expense when it doesn't impact people. So, that -- to me that's the driver. Are we implementing something that will benefit the neighbors, that will reduce the complaints. I'm just concerned there will be some areas where there is nobody to complain and we are requiring a lot more than needs to be done. Simison: Anyway, unfortunately, you are not necessarily going to know that, because a development could come through and there is nobody there, can sit there for ten years and everything gets built up around it, so, you know, is it in -- yeah. Yeah. Think you know, but do you know. McVey: And -- and most developments in the city are required to submit a SWIP. Most projects are over an acre and so they are already required to submit that and that is enforceable through DEQ and with ACHD and so I think, you know, us continuing to leverage that -- that already exists, that's already a requirement that developers are already familiar with it. You know, the only thing is if -- if a development was under an acre, potentially requiring a -- a different dust plan, but beyond that I think having the SWIP already in place kind of stands in as the dust plan, because it would have all the same type of requirements. Simison: Council, anything else on this one? Okay. Thank you very much. Bill, are you taking over the next one? Parsons: I get the pleasure of sharing what planning found out for you, so appreciate being here. Laurelei, a pleasure working with you on this project as well. Certainly it's -- anytime we are challenged to look at our processes I think it's a good thing. So, I do appreciate Council having us taking a deeper dive and looking into these issues. So, Planning is a little bit different. It's structured differently than -- than Public Works and -- and so what I have tried to do is give you some historical data. We are all -- I know we are all data-driven and I think that's important to understand that and how we got to where we are -- how we operate today. So, going back I -- I looked at the previous ordinance when the Unified Development Code was originally adopted in 2005 and at that time the city did have design standards, but it was only required for buildings of certain size and it was based on the zone that you were being -- it was being located in. So, for example, in the C-N zone if your building was larger than 7,500 square feet you would go through Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 21 of 26 a design review process. Well, in 2009 we actually hired a design review planner. I had the privilege of working with that gentleman and he actually established the formal design manual that we operated under until 2015 and in that particular document in 2009 it dealt with site design and building design and, then, 2015 we wanted to further define that and we went ahead and just used what we are currently using today, which is the architectural standards manual and that exclusively focuses on building design only and, then, as jump over to the -- the right hand of the screen I wanted to focus on building height, because they are kind of synonymous to one another. A lot of times when we take in an application for a preliminary plat or a conditional use permit or planning a development I think the Council understands that we bring forward building elevations and part of -- and that's a requirement of our checklist. So, in our processes we always require elevations as part of that process. So, the reason why that's important is because when I looked at the Unified Development Code that we adopted in 2005, it deferred -- it defers everything to the international codes. The same language that we operate under today is -- is what was in 2005 and adopted. So, that has not changed and, then, also what will happen is if we question building height, for example, it may have a peaked roof and we know the building code measures it differently. In our -- in our current UDC there is no definition of building height. It directly -- it directs us to building code and we go to our building department and ask for their interpretation. So, for example, if we have a pitched roof when residents understand building height they are thinking we are going from the first floor -- the ground, the grade, to the very top of the roof and that may not always be the case in the -- in the building code and so that's why when we see something that is encroaching maybe 30 -- to that 35 foot height limit or maybe close to getting a maximum height limit in any zoning district, we will consult with our building official and say, hey, how are you guys going to interpret this to make sure that we are meeting the -- the maximum height and feet requirement per the UDC and that kind of ties into my next slide on processes. So, currently under the UDC, as I mentioned to you -- so, for example, when findings or development agree -- development agreement comes before City Council there is requirements to comply with those elevations and that concept plan. It's pretty typical language. Sometimes we will say generally, sometimes we will say substantially. It just depends on the project and how much information the applicant gives us. After it goes through that process, then, we -- the UDC allows -- grants the director the authority to do an administrative design review. So, design review does not require -- is not required to come before City Council. It only requires director's approval and that usually occurs with our site plan review, our certificate of zoning compliance process. The one important thing about our design review process -- and it's currently stated in the code -- is that single family detached homes are not required to go through that design review process unless it's required through a development agreement. So, it goes back to our previous discussion where findings and development agreements in our realm mean something. We want those specifics, so that we can enforce that or make sure that we are meeting the intent of what was discussed at the hearing. That's -- that's our critical legal documents that we used to ensure elevation, site designs, those things are -- are meeting the requirements of the code as well. That's a component of it in our world -- in our realm. And, then, most other projects, again, that's kind of that third bullet point, that's defined each piece of it where we -- we rely on that. The height process is a little bit different. So, again, in our code wanted to look at our zoning code, so I can help give you Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 22 of 26 -- orient you to as to what's required in the code. So, each of our residential districts, commercial zones, industrial zones, traditional neighborhood districts have a maximum height limit. It's in feet. So, for example, most of our residential codes are 35 feet up to -- some of them go up to 60 feet in our R-40 districts and, then, of course, that goes up. The more intense commercial industrial, they all have 50 foot max heights or up to 65 feet and each one of them have the same height exceptions that we have been discussing during our last hearing. But in our tradition -- in our commercial, industrial and traditional neighborhood districts we go one step further. We allow taller heights through the alternative compliance process or through the conditional use permit process. We do -- we do not allow that option under our residential districts for a very good reason. So, it's interesting -- and I wanted to share that with you is because even though we have these other appurtenances and which is a very broad term and that we probably have to button up as I transition to my next slide, those are some of the alternatives that I want to talk about with -- with the Council to maybe button up some of the verbiage in our code and, again, anything we do in our world we try to go vet those through the UDC focus group and the BCA. So, again, here is -- here are the alternatives. As I mentioned to you historically we have not had a building height definition in the UDC. We defer to the building code. So, in bullet point number one I do have one example of where we can maybe have a recommendation or something to consider moving forward. Looking at other zoning ordinances -- and this is pretty typical. It's from gray to the very top of the building. Again, our code -- the zoning ordinance can be a little more restrictive than the building code. It's our code to enforce. As we have discussed at the public hearing process we try to lean toward -- Council towards building height in feet and not stories. So, that's also something that the --the Council should remember as well as we deliberate an application. Feet is the critical part of the -- the zoning code ordinance. The other alternative you have available to you is removing height extensions altogether. Now, one of the discussions that I do want Council to -- to deliberate on is whether or not you feel we should do that for all districts or are you -- your primary concerned around residential districts. So, you can see here here is a list of examples that are currently in the code and, then, also I added some new ones -- for example, parapets, solar panels, elevator shafts, stair towers, those types of things have been added and, of course, I left in appurtenances and that's something where -- that verbiage we can -- again anything on this list can either be added to or removed if that's the direction of the Council. And, then, second, if we do keep -- want to keep some of those exceptions in the code, then, we want to further clarify that. So again -- and make sure that they are exempt from the building height, so, again, we can -- we can keep it status quo, keep it the way it is, allow those to continue through the administrative process like we currently do, but just have a -- a finer rein on what's allowed under that requirement. Two, we can make anyone that has a request for height exception, they should disclose that in their hearing level application, so that this body knows and the public knows that they are seeking an additional height exception and, then, we can have that discussion on the public record and include those as part of any findings that you -- you take action on. Again maybe the desire of the Council to grant that during the hearing or you may want more information on how that would work and you could continue the project for more information or you can simply put in the required findings or the DA that they come back when they have those details worked out with the -- with the future DA mod or CU -- CUP mod to -- to Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 23 of 26 review those elevations. So, again, there is a -- there is a lot of things we can do here and certainly open to the discussion that you may have on these topics, but, like anything, looking for direction, as well as Public Works, so -- so, in conclusion of my presentation from our last hearing -- or discussion on these topics, I do want to assure Council that we take your comments seriously. It is important. We don't like citizens complaining. So, what we have done is taken a proactive approach. We have weekly staff meetings. So, I went ahead and reinforced that the planners make sure that building heights and designs remain consistent with those findings and the development agreements, if there is any questions they should certainly come to me or the director and talk about those. Again during our staff reports when we present to both the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council we will put a greater emphasis on those elevations than anything that -- if they are -- those buildings are getting on those high -- taller heights that we will share those with you and, certainly, if there is any rooftop amenities we will make sure to highlight those for you as well and you could ask those questions of the applicant on how they intend to see those spaces being used and what their height is intended to be and, then, through -- whenever we approve CUP elevations through CUPS, PUDs, or development agreements, again, we are going to use --we are not going to use generally consistent anymore. We are going to say substantially comply. That way if there are changes to building forms, materials, roof lines that's something that may require a need to come back before this body to take action on it. And, then, also during our last meeting we talked about the director does have the ability to convene a design professionals committee. That is in the zoning ordinance. So, again, if staff has questions about consistency with the design, certainly I think it was encouraged by this Council to leverage that group more and get their direction -- their recommendation before we approve any projects. So, with that I will go ahead and conclude my portion of the presentation -- discussion this evening and, then, just stand for any questions you may have or any and any direction moving forward. Simison: Thank you, Bill. Council, comments, questions? Strader: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Strader. Strader: So -- and I -- I know we are cognizant of time, because I think we are running short on time, but if -- if we went ahead and defined building height and, then, said any exemption needs to be disclosed to the Council, we also need to tighten up this appurtenances not intended for human occupancy to make things like function the way we want? Because that is something that kind of came out through these meetings was that it was just such a broad definition that it feels like almost anything could fit in that category. So, is your recommendation to do those three things to kind of solve this issue? And I appreciate, by the way, I just want to say thanks for all the work on this and I can tell you really honed in on the challenge, which is we don't want to -- as a Council be talking about finishes or details, we just -- it's really the height thing that I think is the big hot button for people. So, would you recommendation be like those three things together Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 24 of 26 and, then, come back to us or do you feel like we need to choose among a different set of solutions? Parsons: Mayor, Council, Council Woman Strader, I think all three will probably give you the assurances that you are looking for. The only caveat that -- to that is is that what you want for residential districts or all the zoning districts, as I mentioned, because, again, all of these things -- all the language is similar in every one of the -- in Chapter 2 of our code. So, if-- if it is just a -- a smaller scope of--we could certainly wrestle with that. But, again, a lot of these exemptions you see are really for non-residential buildings. You don't-- you won't see a lot of these features on a residential structure, but you could. But, again, when I looked at -- Bruce was kind enough to send me some language from Boise and they were very specific on steeple, spires, belfries, those type of language. It -- it specifically spoke to nonresidential structures, not residential. So, again, that's something we can look at, but if that is your desire, your alternative you want us to move forward with, then, I would say we look at all three and bring back something for consideration and work -- again, work with the BCA and the UDC focus group on that language. Strader: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Strader. Strader: I -- I think all three and I think it -- it should actually apply to all building heights, just because I -- I do think residential impact is where we see this the most, but you can always have a commercial building next to residential where you have a similar dynamic and I think we have seen some of that. I mean usually -- usually there is a transition that kind of takes care of it or there is a buffer, but I personally think people should come to a hearing and kind of understand what they are going to see and that if we made these three changes for all zones we would get a lot of clarity on what -- what the outcome would be. So, that -- that would be my two cents. Taylor: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Taylor. Taylor: Just going to follow up a little bit on that line of thinking. If -- if we make these changes and we are focusing on just the height, does that -- from your understanding from other communities here in the valley how they do that, does that make us an outlier in how we would go about addressing that issue or do you see a lot of variance with different communities how they might, you know, talk about building height and stories and all that kind of stuff? I'm just kind of curious if -- I don't want to create something that's, you know, just unique to us that's actually unreasonable, but I do agree that being as simple and clear to constituents as our -- should be our number one goal, so that everyone understands what we are approving and that we understand what we are approving, too. So, can you just provide some insight from maybe as you have done a little bit of research with the rest of the valley? Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 25 of 26 Parsons: Yeah. Mayor, Members of the Council, Councilman Taylor, I had a chance -- I didn't look at every code in the valley, I just looked at other -- there were some codes in Washington and they measured, again, from grade to the peak, similar to what the city of Boise has done. So, that's pretty typical. Nampa was 30 feet in the residential district and, then, some of their other zones had zero heights restrictions. The only caveat they had is if you were adjacent to a residential district you had to at least be 50 feet away and if you were any closer than -- actually I should put it this way -- if you were 50 feet or closer to a residential district you couldn't exceed the 30 foot height limit in the residential district. But if you were 51 feet away no height limit. So, that was kind of their --their line in the sand to say, well, you can go as tall as you want as long as you are 50 feet -- 50 and a half -- 51 feet away from the -- the adjacent residential district. So, it's -- it's pretty typical to see communities defining that to the top of the roof. It's not unusual, but, again, it's like anything, we will defer to Council on what you want to do. If you don't want to do anything and, like you said, monitor the situation almost like Public Works, we are happy to do that as well and certainly as you know we keep a running tab of code -- list of code changes and this is something we could certainly add on to it and -- and have those discussions. Taylor: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Taylor. Taylor: Quick follow up. I mean I think this is one -- one thing that has kind of come up sort of consistently is, you know, how many stories -- what's the actual height? Are we talking 48 feet or 44 feet? So, some sense of clarity I think is probably helpful. I would be interested to know some feedback from the development community how they would -- how that would interact with that. I just will leave this last comment. I think the definition of appurtenances certainly would do us well to define that so we actually know what's allowed, what's not allowed, so that when there is exceptions being sought we can have a pretty clear idea what that is. Simison: So, with that feedback was this something you would like to have them go and work with the BCA on these elements before you see anything come back? Whitlock: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Whitlock. Whitlock: I would just suggest maybe we set aside the nonresidential piece of this, focus on the residential. I think if we start getting into steeple, spires, cupolas, domes, chimneys, parapets, I can think of lots of commercial -- we would be having lots of hearings about whether or not those rooftop structures would be appropriate or not. When, in all reality, they are. So, let's tackle the non -- or the residential piece would be my preference. Set the -- the nonresidential piece aside and visit that maybe in a future meeting. Taylor: Mr. Mayor? Meridian City Council Work Session September 2,2025 Page 26 of 26 Simison: Councilman Taylor. Taylor: I would appreciate the feedback from the community as we go through this. mean just understanding what -- you know, what we are doing and the impact on our partners who are working with us in the city. I actually like your suggestion, too, Councilman Whitlock, about sort of separating it out, because that's sort of the issue with the residential. Seems like what we deal with the most. But I do -- I would like that feedback from the community. Simison: Okay. Do you feel like we have got -- staff, do you feel like you have enough direction to take that and -- I know we have a representative from the BCA here, they have heard the conversation, so -- okay. Council, it's 5:50. Do we want to move on to the next item, bring it back in a future date? And I -- I say that -- we are not even through -- there is one or two more items that you want to have on this -- Bruce. Freckleton: No. Simison: Oh, that's it? Okay. Okay. We wrapped everything up into several items, so -- okay. Cavener: Mr. Mayor, I -- I don't think we are going to have enough time to go into an Executive Session, so we will just -- we will do executive after our main meeting and so, Mr. Mayor, I would move that we adjourn this afternoon's work session. Strader: Second. Simison: Motion and second to adjourn the work session. Is there any discussion? If not, on favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay? The ayes have it. We are adjourned. MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5.50 P.M. (AUDIO RECORDING ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS) By Luke Cavener, Council President 9-16-2025 ATTEST: CHRIS JOHNSON - CITY CLERK 9-16-2025 E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Approve Minutes of the August 19, 2025 City Council Work Session Meridian City Council Work Session August 19,2025 Page 18 of 18 Simison: Motion and second to come out of Executive Session. All in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay? The ayes have it and we are out of Executive Session. MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES. Cavener: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Cavener. Cavener: Move we adjourn our work session. Strader: Second. Simison: Motion and second to adjourn. All in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay? The ayes have it. We are adjourned. MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:00 P.M. (AUDIO RECORDING ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS) MAYOR ROBERT E. SIMISON 9-2-2025 ATTEST: CHRIS JOHNSON - CITY CLERK 9-2-2025 E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Approve Minutes of the August 19, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Meridian City Council August 19,2025 Page 61 of 61 Cavener: And with that, Mr. Mayor, and move we go into Executive -- Executive Session pursuant to Idaho State Code 74-206(1)(f) and (1)(d). Strader: Second. Simison: Have a motion and a second to go into Executive Session. Is there any discussion? If not Clerk call the roll. Roll Call: Cavener, yea; Strader, yea; Overton, yea; Little Roberts, yea; Taylor, yea; Whitlock, yea. Simison: All ayes. Motion carries and we will go into Executive Session. MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (9:20 p.m. to 10:02 p.m.) (Motion and second -- out of Executive Session - Cavener/Strader.) (Motion and second to adjourn - Cavener/Strader.) MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:02 P.M. (AUDIO RECORDING ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS) MAYOR ROBERT E. SIMISON 9-2-2025 ATTEST: CHRIS JOHNSON - CITY CLERK 9-2-2025 E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Lawfor Gramercy Townhomes (H-2025-0019) by Elton Development Company, located at 1873, 1925 and 2069 Wells Ave. CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAWC��(IEFI AND DECISION& ORDER In the Matter of the Request for rezone of 6.98 acres of land from the C-G zone to the TN-R zone,a preliminary plat for 82 buildable lots and 8 common lots, and a development agreement modification to establish a new concept plan and remove the age restriction on the property,by Mike Chidester(Elton Development). Case No(s).H-2025-0019 For the City Council Hearing Date of: August 19t",2025 (Findings on September 2"d, 2025) A. Findings of Fact 1. Hearing Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 19`'', 2025, incorporated by reference) 2. Process Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 19', 2025, incorporated by reference) 3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 19', 2025, incorporated by reference) 4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of September 2',2025, incorporated by reference) B. Conclusions of Law 1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the"Local Land Use Planning Act of 1975,"codified at Chapter 65, Title 67,Idaho Code(I.C. §67-6503). 2. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Unified Development Code codified as Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of Meridian has,by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was adopted December 17,2019, Resolution No. 19-2179 and Maps. 3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code § 11-5A. 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 Community Development Department,the Public Works Department and any affected party requesting notice. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) - 1 - 7. That this approval is subject to the Conditions of Approval all in the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 19t",2025, 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 § 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 request for a rezone, development agreement modification, and preliminary plat is hereby approved per the conditions of approval in the Staff Report for the hearing date of August 19',2025, attached as Exhibit A. D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits 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 obtain the city engineer's signature on the final plat within two(2)years of the approval of the preliminary plat or the combined preliminary and final plat or short plat(UDC 11-613-7A). 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 within successive intervals of two(2)years,may be considered for final approval without resubmission for preliminary plat approval(UDC 11-613-713). 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 obtain the City Engineer's signature on the final plat not to exceed two(2)years. Additional time extensions up to two(2)years 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(UDC 11- 6B-7C). Notice of Development Agreement Duration The city and/or an applicant may request a development agreement or a modification to a development agreement consistent with Idaho Code section 67-6511A. The development agreement may be initiated by the city or applicant as part of a request for annexation and/or rezone at any time prior to the adoption of findings for such request. A development agreement may be modified by the city or an affected party of the development agreement. Decision on the development agreement modification is made by the city council in accord with this chapter. When approved, said development agreement shall be signed by the property owner(s)and returned to the city within six(6)months of the city council granting the modification. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -2- A modification to the development agreement may be initiated prior to signature of the agreement by all parties and/or may be requested to extend the time allowed for the agreement to be signed and returned to the city if filed prior to the end of the six(6)month approval period. E. Judicial Review Pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-652 1(1)(d),if this final decision concerns a matter enumerated in Idaho Code § 67-6521(1)(a), an affected person aggrieved by this final decision may,within twenty-eight (28)days after all remedies have been exhausted, including requesting reconsideration of this final decision as provided by Meridian City Code § 1-7-10, seek judicial review of this final decision as provided by chapter 52,title 67, Idaho Code. This notice is provided as a courtesy; the City of Meridian does not admit by this notice that this decision is subject to judicial review under LLUPA. F. Notice of Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis Pursuant to Idaho Code §§ 67-6521(1)(d) and 67-8003, an owner of private property that is the subject of a final decision may submit a written request with the Meridian City Clerk for a regulatory takings analysis. G. Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of August 19t'', 2025. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -3- By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the 2nd day of September, 2025. COUNCIL PRESIDENT LUKE CAVENER VOTED COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT LIZ STRADER VOTED COUNCIL MEMBER DOUG TAYLOR VOTED COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN OVERTON VOTED COUNCIL MEMBER ANNE LITTLE ROBERTS VOTED COUNCIL MEMBER BRIAN WHITLOCK VOTED MAYOR ROBERT SIMISON VOTED (TIE BREAKER) Mayor Robert E. Simison 9-2-2025 Attest: Chris Johnson 9-2-2025 City Clerk Copy served upon Applicant, Community Development Department,Public Works Department and City Attorney. 9-2-2025 By: Dated: City Clerk's Office FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -4- Exhibit A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT C��fEPIDIAN;,�-,-- DEPARTMENT REPORT I D A H O HEARING 8/19/2025 Legend _......-_...__ '� DATE: ' Project Location '-{ TO: Mayor& City Council Area of Impact �= City Limits FROM: Nick Napoli,Associate Planner O Analysis J r�208-884-5533 nnapoH@meridian city.org m _ APPLICANT Mike Chidester SUBJECT: H-2025-0019 Gramercy Townhomes LOCATION: Located at 1873, 1925,and 2069 Wells Avenue in the NE 1/4 of Section 20, T.3N.,R1E. I. PROJECT OVERVIEW A. Summary Rezone of 6.98 acres of land from the C-G zone to the TN-R zone, a preliminary plat for 82 buildable lots and 8 common lots, and a development agreement modification to establish a new concept plan and remove the age restriction on the property. B. Recommendation Staff. Approval with a development agreement and conditions. Commission: Approval as presented in staff report. C. Decision Council: Approval with an additional provision in the development agreement. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -5- II. COMMUNITY METRICS Table 1: Land Use Description Details Map Ref. Existing Land Use(s) Vacant - Proposed Land Use(s) Residential - Existing Zoning C-G(General Retail and Service Commercial VII.A.2 District) Proposed Zoning TN-R(Traditional Neighborhood District) Adopted FLUM Designation MU-R(Mixed Use Regional) VII.A.3 Table 2: Process Facts Description Details Preapplication Meeting date 11/19/2024 Neighborhood Meeting 2/18/2025 Site posting date 7/31/2025 Table 3: Community Metrics Agency/Element Description/Issue Reference Ada County Highway District IV.D • Comments Received Yes - • Commission Action No - Required • Access Private streets are proposed for the development. - ITD Comments Received Yes;No comment Meridian Public Works .B Wastewater • Distance to Mainline Available at Site • Impacts or Concerns Yes, See Public Works Site Specific Conditions Meridian Public Works Water IV.B • Distance to Mainline Available at Site • Impacts or Concerns Yes, See Public Works Site Specific Conditions School District(s) West Ada School District • Capacity of Schools Pepper Ridge Elementary: Architectural 675,Program - 575 Lewis and Clark Middle: 1000 Mountain View High: 2175 • Number of Students Pepper Ridge Elementary: 471 - Enrolled Lewis and Clark Middle: 899 Mountain View High: 2479 Note: See section IV. City/Agency Comments & Conditions for comments received, or see the public record. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -6- Figure 1: One-Mile Radius Existing Condition Metrics Reference Parcel:R3238520110 Date Retrieved:2025/5/5 Parcel Count Parcel Acreage Infill Indicator: 441 Surrounding Area —313 Q 17 ,p Notcty 4P 46 ® City Limits 2,894 1,512. ■ Not City Household Household& Population Growth ■ Households 02020 Population Change:15.2°I° Population ■Growth (Household and Population Change since 2010 Decennial) 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 Use Types Residential Addresses All Addresses ■ Single-family 3196 25% 20% Multi-family 69% 55% ® Commercial Notes: See Error! Reference source not found..Error!Reference source not found.. Figure 2: Service Impact Summary ImpactService . . Ready Marginal �— Caution \Q`\Ae �,�N+ F ,o o o �- C o o a Notes: See Error!Reference source not found..Error!Reference source not found.. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -7- III. STAFF ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code(UDC) A. General Overview The subject properties fall within the Mixed-Use Regional(MU-R)Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation. The intent of the MU-R designation is to provide a mix of employment, retail,and residential dwellings and public uses near major arterial intersections. By integrating a variety of uses together,the goal is to avoid predominantly single-use developments such as a regional retail center with only restaurants and other commercial uses. Development should be anchored by uses that have a regional draw with appropriate supporting uses. This designation supports a diverse and integrated community where residents can live,work,and shop without needing to travel far. According to the Comprehensive Plan,the MU-R designation should make up between 10%and 30%of the total development area,with gross residential densities ranging from 6 to 40 units per acre. The MU-R area, located at the southwest corner of Eagle Road and Overland Road, encompasses approximately 165.2 acres. Of that total,roughly 41.5 acres are designated for residential use,including the proposed development, accounting for 25.1%of the MU-R area in this quadrant,which aligns with the Comprehensive Plan's vision and density targets. The proposed development plan depicts eighty-two (82)townhomes with the Traditional Neighborhood Zoning(TN-R)as the single use for the subject properties. While the TN-R zoning requires two different types of housing, staff finds that the surrounding garden-style apartments, single-family detached, and townhomes provide the mix of units desired in the area. The proposed townhomes range in size from 1,650 s.f. and 1,750 s.f.with three (3)and four(4) bedroom units. In addition,TN-R zoning requires detached sidewalks with parkways. While the applicant has provided detached sidewalks along the front of each unit,the sidewalks running north—south are attached. Staff has determined that the combination of detached sidewalks with parkways and on-street parking in front of the units meets the intent of the TN-R zoning. Furthermore,the attached north—south sidewalks are appropriate due to site constraints and are expected to enhance pedestrian connectivity within the development. The private streets provide accurate and easy to find address points that will be beneficial for Fire,EMS,and Police. In addition to the townhomes,the development plan depicts a 0.60-acre common open space with parkways, on-street parking,and alleys. The applicant has provided an internal pathway to connect with the ten(10)foot multi-use pathway on the southern boundary to help residents connect with Mountain View High School and Gordon Harris Park to the south. The applicant has indicated that the buildout timeline for the development depends on demand; however,they anticipate developing the project in five(5)phases,with the first phase consisting of the large open space, amenities, and roads. West Ada School District has indicated that the development is expected to generate approximately nineteen(19) school-aged children across all grade levels. Pepper Ridge Elementary and Lewis and Clark Middle School both have adequate capacity to account for the addition of school-aged children from the development. However,Mountain View High School is over capacity with 2479 students enrolled and a capacity of 2175 students. Overall,the proposed townhome development is an allowed use within the MU-R designation and contributes to the area's intended mix of residential and commercial activity.Beyond the project boundaries, staff also considered surrounding uses and finds that the site's proximity to commercial/employment areas, a child care facility/charter school, and regional pedestrian infrastructure supports the MU-R designation's broader land use goals. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -8- • "Encourage a variety of housing types that meet the needs, preferences, and financial capabilities of Meridian's present and future residents." (2.01.02D) The proposed for-sale townhomes will provide additional housing options in the area that will blend in with the surrounding developments. This will provide a townhome product to the area which is in close proximity to Mountain View High School and Gordon Harris Park. • "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 services are available and can be extended by the developer with development in accord with UDC 11-3A-21. • "Maximize public services by prioritizing infill development of vacant and underdeveloped parcels within the City over parcels on the fringe." (2.02.02) The subject site is already annexed and in a widely developed area. However, the subject sites are undeveloped and have been vacant for more than a decade as commercial only properties. It is one of the last areas of the Gramercy development to be developed and the Applicant believes constructing high-end townhomes will provide needed housing and stimulate the neighboring commercial businesses. • "Avoid the concentration of any one housing type or lot size in any geographical area; provide for diverse housing types throughout the City." (2.01.01 G) Traditional three-story, garden-style apartments are currently under construction throughout the City, which makes the proposed three-story townhome concept desired in this area.. Table 4: Project Overview Description Details History H-2021-0023; H-2021-0022;A-2019-0200;A-2021-0238;TED-2023- 0006 Phasing Plan 5 Phases (Depending on Demand) Residential Units 82 Single Family Attached Units Open Space 1.31 Acres; 18.8% Amenities Dog Waste Station (.05) and Open Space Commons (3) Acreage 6.98 acres Lots 82 Building Lots and 8 Common Lots Density Gross Density: 11.74 units/acre Net Density: 19.04 units/acre B. History/Development Agreement Modification In 2021,the subject properties were approved for a multi-family development consisting of 164 age-restricted units on 5.24 acres of land. The applicant then filed for a time extension in 2023 to extend the CUP,however,the applicant did not move forward with the project as the market FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -9- changed, and demand was no longer there for age restricted units. Currently,the development agreement from this application governs the site. The existing development agreement restricts the site to the previous concept plan and age restricted units. The applicant is requesting an addendum to the existing DA to remove the age restriction and amend the concept plan in favor of the proposed townhome development. The new development proposes 82 townhomes,which is approximately half of the units proposed in the previous application. The applicant is not proposing an age restriction for the new development and will be constructing it in five(5)phases. Additionally,the applicant has proposed open space exceeding the 15%required by the UDC and amenities meeting the UDC requirements. Staff is supportive of this change to the concept plan and development agreement as it provides another housing type to the area. C. Site Development and Use Analysis 1. Existing Structures/Site Improvements (UDC 11-1): The subject properties are annexed into the city with the C-G zoning and have utilities stubbed to the site. The site currently sits vacant. 2. Proposed Use Analysis (UDC 11-2): The applicant is seeking a rezone and proposing eighty-two(82)townhomes,which are listed as a principally permitted use in the UDC Table 11-2D-2 for the TN-R zoning district. As mentioned above,the TN-R zoning requires a minimum of two(2)housing types. Since the subject development lies within the MU-R FLUM designation, staff finds that the surrounding mix of housing types(multifamily, single-family detached,townhomes)provides the mix of housing the city envisioned for this area. In addition to this,the design of the development varies from those of the neighboring uses as the development is anchored by a 0.60-acre common open space with on-street parking and parkways. Staff finds the proposed subdivision to be in compliance with the TN-R zoning district and FLUM. Comprehensive Plan policy 2.01.01 C encourages the applicants to maintain a range of residential land use designations that allow diverse lot sizes,housing types,and densities. The larger MU-R area provides different housing types, lot sizes, and densities in close proximity to commercial, employment, schools, and parks. Comprehensive Plan policy 2.01.01 G states development should avoid the concentration of any one housing type or lot size in any geographical area;provide for diverse housing types throughout the City. The larger MU-R area has a mix of different housing types in the form of single-family detached, single-family attached, and garden-style apartments(multifamily). Comprehensive Plan policy 2.06.02D encourages a diversity of housing,recreation, and mobility options to attract and sustain the local workforce. The proposed subdivision provides a unique design that provides the traditional neighborhood feel that the TN-R zoning district calls for. With the neighboring commercial, schools, and regional parks in close proximity, it will allow future residents to live,work, and play in the immediate area. 3. Dimensional Standards (UDC 11-2): The preliminary plat and future development are required to comply with the dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2D-6 for the TN-R zoning district. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) - 10- All proposed lots and public streets appear to meet UDC dimensional standards per the submitted preliminary plat. This includes lot sizes ranging from approximately 1,461 to 1935 square feet. The subdivision is proposed to develop in five(5)phases with the central open space being developed with phase one(1)as depicted in Exhibit VII. Development of the subdivision is required to comply with the subdivision design and improvement standards listed in UDC 11-6C-3. D. Design Standards Analysis 1. Qualified Open Space &Amenities (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3G): Based on the standards in UDC Table 11-3G-3, a minimum of 15% (or 1.05 acres)of qualified open space is required to be provided within the development.An open space exhibit was submitted as shown in Section VII.G,which depicts 18.8% (or 1.31 acres)of open space that meets the required quality and qualified open space standards. In addition to the open space provided in the development,the subject development is within approximately 850 feet of Gordon Harris Park and directly abuts Mountain View High School's ball fields. All common open space areas are required to be landscaped with one deciduous shade tree for every 5,000 square feet of area and include a variety of trees, shrubs, lawn or other vegetative groundcover per UDC 11-3G-513.3. Based on the standards in UDC 11-3G-4A, a minimum of one(1)amenity point is required to be provided. The amenities proposed are a dog waste station and open space commons as the central open space exceeds 20,000 square feet. The applicant's amenity points total is 3.5 exceeding the UDC requirements. In addition to the amenities proposed,the subject development abuts Mountain View High School's ball fields and is approximately 850 feet from Gordon Harris Park. 2. Landscaping (UDC 11-3B): i. Landscape buffers along streets UDC Table 11-2D-6 requires eight(8) foot parkways with class 11 trees along local streets for the TN-R zoning district. The applicant is proposing private streets built to local street standards with eight(8)-foot parkways and class II trees in compliance with the UDC standards. ii. Parking lot landscaping The landscaping for parking on Lot 2,Block 1, abutting the central open space shall meet the standards listed in UDC 11-313-8. This includes a planter island with a minimum square footage of fifty(50)and a minimum of five (5)feet wide. In addition, a tree is required at each end of the parking rows inside a planter island. Alternative Compliance can be applied for to relocate these trees. The applicant shall either revise the plan to incorporate planter islands with trees or apply for alternative compliance to relocate these trees, this shall be done with the final plat application. iii. Tree preservation Mitigation shall be required for all existing trees four-inch caliper or greater that are removed from the site with equal replacement of the total calipers lost on site up to an amount of one hundred(100)percent replacement(Example: Two(2)ten-inch caliper trees removed may be mitigated with four 5-inch caliper trees, five(5)four-inch caliper trees, or seven(7)three-inch caliper trees). Deciduous specimen trees four-inch caliper or greater may count double towards total calipers lost,when planted at entryways,within common open space, and when used as focal elements in landscape design. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) - 11 - The applicant shall provide mitigation calculations with submittal of the final plat if any trees are being removed from the property. iv. Storm integration Per UDC 11-3B-11,the applicant shall meet the intent to improve water quality and provide a natural, effective form of flood and water pollution control through the integration of vegetated,well designed stormwater filtration swales and other green stormwater facilities into required landscape areas,where topography and hydrologic features allow if part of the development. v. Pathway landscaping Pathway landscaping shall comply with the requirements outlined in UDC 11-313-12. The applicant must provide a landscape strip at least five(5) feet wide along both sides of the pathway. To enhance design flexibility,variations in the strip's width are encouraged to allow trees to be planted farther from the pathway,reducing the risk of root damage. However,the landscape strip must maintain a minimum width of two(2)feet to ensure proper pathway maintenance. The strips shall be landscaped with a combination of trees, shrubs, lawn, and/or other vegetative ground cover. The applicant is not proposing a multi-use pathway; however, they are proposing a central micro pathway to connect with the existing multi-use pathway on the south boundary of the site. It appears the applicant has provided five (5)feet of landscaping on both sides of the pathway. 3. Parking (UDC 11-3C): i. Residential parking analysis Off-street parking is required to be provided for each home based on the total number of bedrooms per unit as set forth in UDC Table 11-3C-6. On-street parking is also available on portions of the proposed streets. The townhomes consist of three(3)and four(4)bedroom units that require four(4) parking spaces to be incompliance with UDC Table 11-3C-6. The applicant has indicated each townhome has four(4)parking spaces,two(2)inside a garage and two(2) on the parking pad. In addition to the 328 parking spaces for the townhomes,the applicant has provided forty-six(46)parking spaces along the streets and near the common space for guests. The applicant is requesting to reduce the parking pad width to eighteen(18)feet for all parking spaces outside of the garage for the townhomes. The reason for the reduction is to provide a break in the concrete plane in the form of planters as depicted on the site plan. Additional overflow parking is being provided throughout the development to offset the width of the parking pad. This was at the request of city staff. The applicant shall apply for an alternative compliance application to request this reduction with the submittal of the design review application. ii. Bicycle parking analysis The UDC does not require bicycle parking in single-family attached, detached, and townhomes developments.However,the applicant is proposing five(5)bicycle parking spaces at the eastern end of the central common open space. 4. Building Elevations (Comp Plan, Architectural Standards Manual): Goal 5.01.021)of the Comprehensive Plan highlights the need for effective building design and landscaping to buffer, screen,beautify,and integrate commercial,multifamily,and FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) - 12- parking areas with existing neighborhoods. In response,the applicant has submitted a conceptual elevation package. The materials included in the elevations are brick,board and batten, fiber cement,vinyl windows, standing seam metal roofs, and asphalt shingles. The applicant has provided varied setbacks to provide different unit profiles on the attached units and has incorporated architectural elements such as gable roofs,pedestrian-scale lighting, and awnings. The buildings are proposed to be approximately thirty-nine(39) feet in height with variations in unit counts, such as a five-plex, six-plex, seven-plex, and eight-plex. The townhomes require design review approval and are subject to the traditional neighborhood design standards in the Architectural Standards Manual. This shall be submitted prior to submitting for a building permit. 5. Fencing (UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7): All fencing constructed on the site is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC I I- 3A-7. No fencing appears to be proposed; any future fencing shall comply with UDC 11-3A-7. Alternative compliance shall be submitted for the standards listed in 11-3A-7 for fencing along pathways and common open space. These standards require fencing to distinguish common space from private property. The applicant shall submit this prior to approval of the final plat. 6. Parkways (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3A-17): Per Comp Plan policy 3.07.01C appropriate landscaping,buffers, and noise mitigation with new development along transportation corridors(setback,vegetation,low walls,berms, etc.) is required. Per the UDC the minimum width of parkways planted with Class II trees shall be eight(8) feet. The width can be measured from the back of curb where there is no likely expansion of the street section within the right-of-way; the parkway width shall exclude the width of the sidewalk. Class II trees are the preferred parkway trees. The applicant is proposing parkways along Traverse Lane, Ainsley Lane, Blazer Lane, and Foresight Lane that appears to be in compliance with this standard. The applicant shall comply with the standards for UDC 11-3A-17 with submittal of the final plat. E. Transportation Analysis 1. Access (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3A-3, UDC 11-3H-4): Access is proposed via three(3)drive aisle connections: one to the north connecting to an existing drive aisle and commercial property,and two to the east to connect to S.Wells Avenue. These drive aisles are currently not named and are considered commercial drive aisles. However,the applicant is proposing to add six private streets in the development that require a minimum of one connection to a public street. Staff has discussed this with the applicant and determined the southern connection on the eastern boundary would be best as it aligns with Blue Horizon on the east side of S.Wells Avenue. This will take coordination with the neighboring property owners to name the existing private drive aisle. The intersection of Blazer Lane and the planned extension of E. Blue Horizon Drive is offset due to site constraints. However,after discussions with the applicant and ACHD, it was FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) - 13- determined that the offset is not a concern, as the general alignment remains consistent and the intersection is expected to experience low traffic volumes. In addition,the applicant shall provide traffic calming along Stadia Lane and Starfish Lane in the form of bulb-outs, speed bumps, or other approved methods to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance pedestrian safety(see private street analysis below). 2. Multiuse Pathways and Pathways (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3A-8, UDC 11-3A-5): Comprehensive Plan policy 4.04.01A ensures that new development and subdivisions connect to the pathway system. The subject site does not have a multi-use pathway that runs on the property,however,there is an existing ten(10)foot multi-use pathway on the southern boundary that connects to Mountain View High School and Gordon Harris Park. The applicant has proposed an internal pathway system that connects to the 10-foot multi-use pathway and to the property to the north. 3. Sidewalks (UDC 11-3A-17): All sidewalks constructed as part of this proposal are required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-17. The TN-R zoning requires detached sidewalks with parkways. While the applicant has provided detached sidewalks along the front of each unit, the sidewalks running north south are attached. Staff has determined that the combination of detached sidewalks with parkways and on-street parking in front of the units meets the intent of the TN- R zoning. Furthermore, the attached north—south sidewalks are appropriate due to site constraints and are expected to enhance pedestrian connectivity within the development. 4. Private Streets (UDC 11-3F-4): Six(6)private streets are depicted on the plat as Stadia Lane,Traverse Lane,Ainsley Lane, Starfish Lane,Foresight Lane,Blazer Lane. The purpose statement for private streets in UDC 11-317-1, states it's not the intent to approve private streets for single-family developments other than those that create a common mew through the site design or that propose a limited gated residential development. A mew is proposed on the central portion of the development; the development is not proposed to be gated. A private street application must be submitted for approval of the proposed private street that complies with the standards listed in UDC 11-317-4 and may be submitted with the final plat application.Approval from the transportation authority(i.e.ACHD) and the Fire Dept.is required.Approval of the street name is also required from the Ada County Street Name Committee. 5. Subdivision Regulations (UDC 11-6): i. Block face UDC 11-6C-3-regulates block lengths for residential subdivisions. The intent of this section of code is to ensure block lengths do not exceed 750 ft, although there is the allowance of an increase in block length to 1,000 feet if a pedestrian connection is provided. In no case shall a block face exceed one thousand two hundred(1,200)feet, unless waived by the City Council. The applicant is compliance with the block length requirements in the UDC. F. Services Analysis 1. Pressurized Irrigation(UDC 11-3A-I S): An underground pressurized irrigation system is required to be installed to provide irrigation to each lot in the subdivision in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-15. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) - 14- 2. Storm Drainage (UDC 11-3A-18): An adequate storm drainage system is required in all developments by the City's adopted standards, specifications, and ordinances. Design and construction shall follow best management practices as adopted by the City as outlined in UDC 11-3A-18. 3. Utilities (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3A-21): Ensure development is connected to City of Meridian water and sanitary sewer systems and the extension to and through said developments are constructed in conformance with the City of Meridian Water and Sewer System Master Plans in effect at the time of development. All utilities are available to the site. Water main, fire hydrant and water service require a twenty- foot(20)wide easement that extends ten(10)feet past the end of main,hydrant, or water meter.No permanent structures, including trees are allowed inside the easement. Comprehensive Plan policy 3.03.03G require urban infrastructure be provided for all new developments,including curb and gutter, sidewalks,water and sewer utilities. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) - 15- IV. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS A. Meridian Planning Division 1. The amended DA shall be signed by the property owner and returned to the Planning Division within six (6)months of the City Council granting the modification. The addendum shall, at a minimum, incorporate the following provisions: The applicant shall comply with the provisions in the existing development agreement (Instrument#2022-001214)with the addition/modification of the following provisions. a. Modify provision#13 to state: "Future development of this site shall be generally consistent with the preliminary plat, landscape plan,phasing plan, open space and amenities, and the conceptual building elevations for the single-family attached dwellings included in Section VII and the provisions contained herein." b. Add a provision stating: "Any future development of the site must comply with the City of Meridian ordinances in effect at the time of the development." c. Modify Provision#15: "Applicant shall connect to the regional pathway system along the southern property boundary and the business on the northern property boundary by constructing at least one (1)pedestrian crosswalk across the drive aisle with either stamped concrete, brick pavers, or similar material to clearly delineate the pedestrian connection to the pathway system and businesses. d. Remove provision#14: "The,..,,1*; family units within this p eet shag be age r-estfieted to 55 years and older-, per-the Appheant's proposal." e. Remove provision#16: "1~,,Wfe development of the,.,,,.*1,v,.,.mes pr-epei4y(1873 S. Wells Avenue; Par-eel#R3239510240) shall NOT inelude any=16 fa-mily develepmen4 and shall be limited to future appheation is made to allow residential development.i is foregoing shall not pr-eelude the'joint use of-par-king areas and t4ilivy updated. pt plan ',-D.,,• of R323951 l 240 may be ,o a ,,,I ; it develops if su proposal iaeonsiste its with the existing ,. f. Remove provision#17: "Prior-to Ceft fie * of Zoning Co lianee A,.,Bean,* „figu, the lots . istei*with the p va site ,.1 , » FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) - 16- g. Add a provision stating: "A dust mitigation plan shall be provided with the submittal of the final plat for each phase and shall be reviewed and qpproved by the Public Works Department; if a SWPPP is required for the development, it may be submitted in lieu of a separate dust mitigation plan and will be accepted by the City as the approved dust mitigation plan." 2. The final plat/landscape plan shall include the following revisions: a. Depict the required street buffers on a common lot or on a permanent dedicated buffer easement, maintained by the property owner or homeowner's association as set forth in UDC 11-313-7C.2a. b. Provide parking lot landscaping in accordance with UDC 11-3B-8 or apply for alternative compliance to relocate the trees to a different location. c. Add a plat note and graphically depict the easements encumbering the buildable lots along the alleys and private street frontage. d. Add a plat note stating "This plat is subject to the terms and conditions of the development agreement recorded on(add date) as instrument number(add instrument number). e. Depict any proposed fencing and provide a fencing exhibit. f. Provide a landscape strip at least five (5) feet wide along both sides of the internal micro-pathways in compliance with UDC 11-3A-8 and 11-313-12. g. Implement traffic calming measures along Stadia Lane and Starfish Lane, such as bulb-outs, speed bumps, or other approved methods, to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance pedestrian safety. h. The applicant shall connect to the regional pathway system along the southern property boundary and the business on the northern property boundary by constructing at least one (1) pedestrian crosswalk across the drive aisle with either stamped concrete, brick pavers, or similar material to clearly delineate the pedestrian connection to the pathway system and businesses. 3. Stormwater integration shall comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-11 C. 4. All townhome units shall comply with the design standards in the Architectural Standards Manual. A design review application shall be submitted for approval of the proposed structures prior to submittal of building permit applications. 5. Submit an alternative compliance application for the reduced parking pad width from twenty(20) feet to eighteen(18) feet concurrent with a design review application. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) - 17- 6. Submit an alternative compliance application to allow for no fencing around the common lots and micro-paths concurrent with the design review application. 7. Depict the fifteen(15) foot easements required along the micro-pathways running through the site on the final plat. 8. The proposed plat and subsequent development are required to comply with the dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2D-6 for the TN-R zoning district. 9. The applicant shall comply with the open space exhibit approved as part of this plat application that depicts 18.8% (or 1.3 acres) of qualified open space and the required amenity points as proposed (3.5 points). 10. Comply with all subdivision design and improvement standards as set forth in UDC 11-6C-3, including but not limited to cul-de-sacs, alleys, driveways, common driveways, easements, blocks, street buffers, and mailbox placement. 11. The final plat shall substantially comply with the approved preliminary plat as set forth in UDC 11-6B-3C. 12. The preliminary plat shall become null and void if the Applicant fails to obtain the City Engineer's signature on the final plat within two (2)years of the approval of the preliminary plat as set forth in UDC 11-6B-7A; or obtain approval of a time extension as set forth in UDC 11-6B-7C. 13. The Applicant shall comply with all ACHD's conditions of approval. 14. The Applicant shall record the plat prior to submitting a building permit. 15. The Applicant shall have a maximum of two (2)years to obtain City Engineer's signature on a final plat in accord with UDC 11-6B-7. 16. Staff s failure to cite all relevant UDC requirements does not relieve the applicant from compliance. 17. A private street application shall be submitted concurrently with the final plat application for approval of the private street. Compliance with the standards listed in UDC 11-3F-4 is required. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) - 18- B. 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V4 DW rna,na.fm he'd ISL grid WIAW sensepr Mg11FPe a 2Cr easemcnI With the hK MelUN.('[IT taga"t ezxm i nu-nds l{r'pew tht&A end ram aydm i.of wux mcm,bw oror To MgWr.ed. d_ Loea m of irons slwwn on Ihe{'tsllartd luLdiesp,lkig plans dunes nmeh.Ynsuk dut they malrh on final plat wJ1hotillm ac+n corfflkr vilhtno wid roqumed sasemsn4s. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) - 19- 5_ Ensure no permattent siruciures(irees,bushes,buildings,tarpons,trash receptacle walls,fences, infiltration tmnthes,light pales,etc.)arc built witlhiu the utility easement.Applicamt still nmpon:5iblC fqr raining all landscaping 1t4uiremrnts and shrmld etrrrrdin=with their planner if there arc any questions. G_ Ensure no sewer services pass through inftliraiion trenches- 7- Streetlights will be required for the demlopment of this property. 8_ Trees are not allowed within the required easement_Ensure that no imes will be withiih hydrprus or w9tcr meter L:AL&M B- 9_ Water meters that must be in drivew4y6 need to havt!traffic rated lids and meter boxes.Pmvimdt conermjoints Z from the nicicron all sides similar to the rolled edges of sidewalk p,1m9s to make it easier to remove and repair concoct,iu the futurc. 10_ If a well is locaied on(he si to it must be abandoned per regulatory rcyuiremenis and proofaf abandonment muse be provided to the City_ 11_ If thhrc�=any exi stint-blrnv-aff'vatvcs that will be removed,callout"c)val_ Gen t Conditions of Approval I- Applicant shall coordinate water and sewer main size and routing with the Public Works Depanmeni,and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required io provide wrvice outside of a public right-of-way. Minimum cover over sewer mains is three feet. i f cover f Gm top of pipe to Sub-grade is less than thmc feet than altenwte materials gall be wed in con fomiancc of City ofMcridian Public Works Departments Standard Specifications. 2, Pcr Meridian Pity Cade(M C),the applicant shall be responsibic to install sewer and wgigr mains to and througli this development. Applicant may be eligible for a reimbursemoin agreement for infrasiructure enhancement per MCC 8-6-5. 3_ The 9pp]it ant shall provide ea_-qement(s)for a]l puhlir watcrlsewer mains outside of pulalic tight of way(include all waw-r services and hydrants). The ca_u-ment widths shal l he 20-fcc t wide fw a singlc utility,or 30-feet widr for two, The casements A lI not be dedicated via the plat,but rather dedicated outside the plat process using the City of Meridians standard fonus_The easement shall be graphical ly depicted on the plat for reference pi.upases. Subunit an executed easement(on the form available From Public Works),a legal description prepared by ail Idaho Licensed Professional Land Surveyor,which must include the area of the eawm"t(mArked E HIDIT A)and an 81�2"x 1 I"rnap with bcarings and distances(marked E 141BIT a)for review,Both exhibits must be waled,signed and dated by a Professional Land Surveyor.DO NOT RECORD_ Add a note to the plat referencing th i s document. All easements must be subinittod.reviewed,and approved prior to developmeni ptan approval. 4_ The C iiy of Meridian requires ihai pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round s(}urce of water(TJDC 1 1-3B-6).The applicant should be rewired to use any Cxistiq surface or wcl I watt:r for the prim ary source. If a surf-icc or well source is not available,a single-pvittt connection to the culinary water sysictn shall be required. If a singlc-poini connection is Utilized, the developer will be responsible for the payment ofassessments for the common areas prior to prior to receiving developmeni plan approval. S_ Al l uxirting structures that arc requi red to be runimcd shall be Prior to signature on the linul plat by the City Enginwcr. Any s9rueiuws that are allowed w mmain shall be subjcet to cvaluutaan And possible reassignment ofstreet addressing to be in compliance with MCC, 6_ Al l irrigation ditches_canals,laterals,or drains,exelmive of natural waterways,intersecting, crosing or laying adjatxnt and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be addn;ss?M per 1JDC 11-3A-6_ In porformiiiig such w-ork,the applicant shall comply with Idaho Code 42-1207 and any ether Upplicable law or iquE46on_ FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -20- 7_ Any w0ls[liar will not con[inue to be used must be properly abandoned acearding io Idaho Well Cons[ruc[ion Standards Rules adminis[ered by[he Idaho DepartmenL of Water Resourc¢s, Ttw4 Developer's EnginoCr shall Provide 4 staLMLrnL addrmLging wheLhCr there ftM any existing w911S in the de"k9rncut,and if so,how they will coruinue Lo be used.OF providc record of their abandonment_ $_ Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 S. Contact Central District Health for abandoninum procedures and insp-�ctions(208)375-5211. 9_ Strut Signs art to br in plate,sanLLary su-wor and watu-r Sy$Lurn shall K!appr{ve4 and arlivaNd. mad base alppFuYcd by the Ad,County Highway District and the Final Platt for this subdivision steal l be recorded,prior to applying far building permy}its_ 10_ A leLtcrof credit or cash surety in the amount of 1106 will be rctluired for all kmeompleled fencing,landscaping,amenities,eic_,prior[o signature on the final plat. 11_ All irnpr0vements relate-d Lo public life,safety and health shill Ew L-emplcred prier Lo oer1mn,kov of the smlclums.Rhcrc approved by the City Fngincer,an owner may post a performoacc surety for such improvements in order to oblain City Fnklincer 5i8naturc on the final plat as set forth in UDC I1-5C-3B_ 12_ Applicant slLall be required to pay Public Works development plan review,and construction inspection fees,as determined durEn the p€an review process,prior to[he issuance of a pl an approval Liter. D, It steal L be the wspansibili ty of the applicant to ensure that all tic%-clopm cni features Cam pl y W i Lh the Arncracans with Disabilities Act said lire Fair Housing Act. N. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Koikkiiiin� that may be required by Lhe Army Corps of Engineers- IS- Developer rhall Comdinaw mailbox lormticns with the M6diun Pcxtit Officc. 16_ Cnmpacticut tell resului shall be submilted Lo the Meridian Building Depanmoit for all building pads MCeiving cnganecrcd NW1-fll,where footing would sit atop fill material, 17. The design engineer slial l bt:required to ccrli fy that the street centerline elevations are act a minimum of 3-feet above the highcsl emblishcd peak groundwater elevalion_ This is to ensure that the bottom elevation of die crawl spaces of homes is al least I-foot above_ 18_ The app]irants design engineer shall he r"ponsiblc fur inspeelion of 211 ifri Atibn mndior dr;tinagc faCility within this prajcCt that do nut fall under the jurisdiction ofan irrigation distract OF ACHE).Thcdcsigncaginccrshall provide certification lhutthcfaciliticshave been installed in accordance wilh the approved design plans.This cenification will be required before a ccrlifhcate of occupancy is issued for any s[ructures within[he project. 19_ At the completion of the project,[he applicant shall be responsible[o submit record drawings per Lhe icily of Meridian AutaC'AD standards. Thusc mcord drawings must be received imd appwvL!d prior W the issuarwe of a ccrti fication of occupancy for any stmMures within the project, 20, A strccl light plan will need to be included in the civiI 4xmsmac1ian plans.Street light plan requirements are llsLed in section f-5 of the Improvement Standards for Street Lighting.A copy of the standards can be round at 1ttt 17www_eneridiattciN_org public works.=01de272, 21_ The CiLy of Meridian Fetluires LhaL Lhe owner pbsl LW the City a performance surety in tilt antounL of 125%of the total ecrostrurtion cast for all incomplete server,water and muse infrastructure prior to final plat signature.This surety will k vcrificd by a line item cast estimate provided by the owner to the City.The surety=be posted in the fonn of an irrevocable letter of md i 1.catch deposit or bond.Applicannt must file au application for sLLrety,which can be found an IN Community Development Department websitc. Please cantac[Land Development Sen-ic( for more information at 887-221 1. 22_ The City of Meridian requinzs LIAM Liu owncK pnLsl ro the City A warranty surely in the wngunt of 2CW10 of the total construction cost for all cohrtpl cted wwcr,wairT and mroc ioftwiructurc for dutatioli of two years.This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by the owner[o[he City_The surely can be polled in Lhc form of an irrevocable letior ofcredir,caWi dopusit or bond.Applicant must file an application for surety,which can be found an Ibc Carortlunity De~vclopmcni DepartmenL wehsite. Plussc contact Land DuvelopmcmStrNtiCe roe more informational PI-221 I, FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -21 - C. West Ada School District(WASD) or Other District/School MEMORANDUM: SCHOOL IMPACTS �fERI�I.�I COMMUNITY D°VLLOPMENT DEPARTMENT June 18, 2025 TO; Nick Napoli,Associate Planner CC; Bill Parson,Current Planning Supervisor FROM; Hether Hill,Long Range Associate Coordination Planner RE: H-2025-0019:Gramercy Townhorries MDA, PIP R2 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS ON SCHOOLS The proposed residential development application is Ineati2d at 1873,1925 and 2069 Wells Avenue, Merldian,This section of the memo looks at cumulative Impacts over a broad area and provides entitlement data in areas affected by the subject application,The following information is intended as a reference,rather than a decisive tool,and serves to fore€mt the number of school-aged children,enrolled in bath public and private schools,using city-wide census data_To date and wlthln the last five years,there have$87 entFtled units(232 single• family and 655 multi-family)approved within a 1-mile radius of the project location resuItIng In appro)dmately 530 school-aged children, Forecasted Students Erased on Entitlements goo � Sao qoa Sad ra 10a w .n ,y Elemenury+ Middle High Total ■Total 5Gwdents ■Pabllc ■ftivate Note_Torai t+nits derived from enterprise data far pr0m0nary plats and unrelated wadi tloncl use permits in the fast 5-years. This dote reftects opproveal projects only and excludes pending apptrrations, including the subject application.American Community Serrvev 5-year data is used to determine persons per household and L-nroitment by grades for public oad privarte schools_ FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -22- NEST ADA SCH DO L DI STR ICT-STU DENT G EN E RATION RATES West Ada School District(WAS D)uses a Student Generation Rate(S-GR)to determine what Im pact fUt+jre development,ulll have on enrollments-Using WASU.%SGR,the following Is Clty staff 5 assessme nt;The 5C R for Pepper Ridge E Iementa ry School i 5 0.22 for single-family a nd 0.12 for multi-family.Based on the submitted application materials,the proposed project wlll contain R2 single family units and 0 multi-family units resulting in ap,roximarrry 19 school- aged children across all grade levels,The proposed project Is withln the followIng school boundaries,currently,and appravat-of the project may affect enroltments at these schools; Rhpul AttencWnre A 15 24-ZV EnFpllrngrtt Architectural Program Capacity Capic" Pepper Ridge Elementary School 471 675 515 Lewis and Clark Midd le School 999 1000 - Mountaln+flew Hlgh Schaal 2479 2175 - Note.Student Generation Rates are cakWated in reference to the desigrnoted e�ementaryschool within the sabject property's associated sch"I attendance area. TN.;information h:Wended as o reference, ratber thorn a decisive tuoi. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -23- D. Ada County Highway District(ACHD) Standard Condif ans of Approval 1, All proposed erigartion facilities shall be located outside of the ACHD right-of-ray (Including all easements). Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right-of-way (including all easements). 2. Private Utilities including sewer or water systems are peohiblted from being located within the ACRID right-of-way. 3. In accordance with district policy, 7203.3, the applicant may be required to update any et dsting nprw.ompliant pedeatriiRn improvements abutting the Site to meet current Pliblic Rlgthl-of-Way AccessikAily Guidelines (PROWAG) requtremenls_ erg inn r documentation of compliance to District Development Review staff for review. 4. Replace any existing damaged curb,gutter,and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the construction of the proposed development_ Contact Canso pcti❑n Sarvices at 2-D8-387-fi280 (with We ntIrnber)for data+Is. b. A license agreement and compliance with the District's Tree Planter pDlicy is required for all landscaping proposed within ACHD right-of-way oraasement areas_ 6. All utility relocation casts associated with Improving street fronlages abutting the rile shall be borne by the devetvper. 7. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify 211 sxisting utilities within the righl-of-way_ The applicant at no cost to ACHD Shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant_ Tha applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-811-342-1585) ail least two full business days prior to brew king ground wltbin ACHD right-of-way, The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic,Qpsrptlgma 387.8190 in the event any ACHD conduits(spare or filled)are compromised during any pha"of construction. 8. L dity street cuts in paveenent less than Five years old are not allowed unless approved In wnting by the Distrlcl. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 208-387-6258(with f W numbers) for details, R. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the ACHID Policy Manual, 1:517M Standards and approved suppkernents, Construclion 5ervimon procedures and all applicable ACHD Standards unless specftally waived herein. An engineer registered In the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans, 10. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable requirements of ACHD prior to District approval for occupancy. 11. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in wntirFg and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized representative of ACHa. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written confirmation of any change from ACHD. 12. If the site plan or use should change in the future,ACHD Planning Review wilt review the 51te plan and may require additional improvements to the transportation system at that time. Any change in the planned use of the property, which is the subject of this applicationr shall require the applicant to comply with ACHD Policy and Standard Conditions of Approval in place at Mal time unless a walverNariance of the requirements or other legal relief is granled fey the ACHE] Commission. V. FINDINGS A. Rezone(UDC 11-511-3E) 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: FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -24- 1. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan; The City Council finds the map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan in regard to the MU-R future land use map designation for the site. 2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district, specifically the purpose statement; The City Council finds that the proposed map amendment and subsequent development will contribute to the range of housing opportunities available in the City. 3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare; The City Council finds the proposed zoning amendment will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. 4. The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing public services within the city including,but not limited to, school districts; and The City Council finds that the proposed amendment will not result in any adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing public services to this site. 5. The annexation(as applicable)is in the best interest of city. This is not applicable due to this application being a rezone. B. Preliminary Plat and 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 City Council finds the proposed plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. 2. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to accommodate the proposed development; The City Council finds that public services are available and can be extended into the site to accommodate the proposed development. 3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the city's capital improvement program; The City Council finds water and sewer and other utilities will be extended by the developer at their own cost, therefore, stafffind the subdivision will not require the expenditure of capital improvement funds. 4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development; The City Council finds there is financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development. 5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare; and The Council finds the proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -25- 6. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features. The Council finds there are no natural, scenic, or historic features that need to be preserved with development of this property. VI. ACTION A. Staff: Staff recommends approval of the proposed modification to the Development Agreement, Rezone, and Preliminary Plat with the modified provision listed in Section IV. B. Commission: The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard these items on July 17',2025.At the public hearing,the Commission moved to recommend approval of the subject preliminaa plat,rezone, and development agreement modification requests. 1. Summary of Commission public hearing a. In favor: Mike Chidester b. In opposition:None c. Commenting:None d. Written testimony:None e. Staff presenting application: Bill Parsons f Other Staff commenting on application:None 2. Key issue(s)of public testimony a. None 3. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission: a. The commission discussed the amount of paving and parking in the development. While the parking meets code,and we do not have a restriction on paving,the commission brought them up as points to potentially consider in the future. 4. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation: a. None 5. Outstandingissue(s)for City Council: a. None C. City Council: The Meridian City Council heard these items on August 19t1'.2025.At the public hearing,the Council moved to approve the subject annexation and preliminary plat requests. 1. Summary of the City Council public hearing: a. In favor: Hether Clark and Mike Chidester b. In opposition: None C. Commenting: Kelly Bruner(ACHD) d. Written testimony: None since the Planning and Zoning Commission e. Staff presenting application: Nick Napoli f. Other Staff commenting on application:None 2. Key issue(s)of public testimony: a. None 3. Key issue(s)of discussion by City Council: a. Congestion in this part of the Gramercy development,primarily due to Compass Charter School and the nearby daycare. Council had concerns with removing the age restriction for the site, as it would account for more traffic with younger families.However,the council FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -26- determined that the decrease in density was a positive part of the development and determined that it was in the best interest of the city to make this change. 4. City Council change(s)to Commission recommendation. a. Add a provision to the DA requiring a dust mitigation plan that will be reviewed by Public Works before commencement of construction. VII. EXHIBITS A. Project Area Maps (link to Project Overview) 1. 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Planned Development Map Legend ----- ---.--. --, _ -----� �_ , D Project Location m ' Area of Impact City Limits Planned Parcels O Analysis FFP4� MR FFFM MLI I I �9 > �® B i -- ------- � - ® IwAij LLLEEM �® FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -29- B. Service Accessibility Report Overall Score: 35 68th Percentile Description Location In City Limits GREEN Extension Sewer Trunkshed mains < 500 ft. from parcel GREEN Floodplain Either not within the 100 yrfloodplain or > 2 acres GREEN Emergency Services Fire Response time 5-9 min. YELLOW Emergency Services Police Meets response time goals most c`t:ie ti—e GREEN Pathways Within 1/4 mile of current pathways GREEN Transit Within 1/4 mile of current transit route GREEN Arterial Road Buildout Status Ultimate configuration (#of lanes in master street= GREEN plan) matches existing (# of lanes) School Walking Proximity Within 1/2 mile walking GREEN Either a High School or College within 2 miles 0R a School Drivability Middle or Elementary School within 1 mile driving GREEN (existing or future) Either a Regional Park within 1 mile OR a Community ParkWalkability Park within 1/2 mile OR Neighborhood Park within GREEN 114 mile walking FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -30- C. Site Plan(date: 5/28/2025) JL -E EF ,! oav - II • � v o --- y} - 9�n12 P7-1 FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -31 - A Landscape Plan(date: 5/28/2025) LANDSCAPE NOTES: �y�y }-� �RAI.IERCYTOWHHCME9 `/ ` V U_ 1 }`. ■ 4FRiGIAN.AM C[k i^+.�i.inwi l / zn 1 — i Hp1F�j 1 NOT A 1 1 PART 1 ,.......-....ry W..... ; ple TWO •�wN,R_,• ,•: ; SFiE L1,2 ; LANDSCAPING INFORMATION IRRIGATION NOTES- 0 (Jul _ 1 rF-1 I 1 L --- ----i� -. ......a.i.-at.wie...m..-. 1 Y T'4 Y' Y ...r......n•..................•..+.w�.m..w.•... P DISCLAIMER: flELELOPER•gHGMEER^..n-,w........._ : :�.— ''F10T F J•. � ��■ 'CART W sl�r°R �s•Hosc..re !11 OVERALL - J _ __ _ ApcHlrEcr LANDSCAPE PLAN LANDSCAPE SET SHEET INDEX S ETS.1.1.PE QETAaCEi EANC$CAPEPl"X.. tC SEES L.t WK SAACE AH E3 AND RES KS. FL,.0 F sMEET LT�.�ANpi7CAPF HpiEB AND oeTAns. '- o _ " LANDSCAPE LEi END NOT A PARTr q PLANT SCHEDULEdid � 1� I I mail NOTA I o. CALLOUT LEGEND .� ■ ��"� �" TCHLNE-SEE ttT ��•� �-�- �••� °'—��:L;.ti '^ a—r— �[' .�--'.'FT�!P'.TA�I 171'T : �y..",,..•�. m ,a.�._,.n,. 1LRNQ 50APE PLAN >6 "M' M 0 f FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes-H-2025-0019) -32- [LANDSCAPE LEGEND __ .: • •HOT A _ • - PART k .d......�..,,_ '_�...�_. ..�_..._. MTCHLME-SEEIrt • �7,d0.iCHLINE-SEEE1� ' a L PLANT SCHEDULE F ~ O ..—..—..—..�..�..�. MATCRLINE-5EEEi2 •MR?CHLINE-SEE u3.. �•-- ''-���.. "' "— A 7—..v__ r.. ... .i...� lhD$CAPE PLAN _ J CA—LEGEND I J Q. ID— L L1.2 ". - f LANDSCAPE LEGEND .—..—•-- ••—••— f-C PLANT SCHEDULE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- -77-- --- ---- ---- ------------- ..... ------ z 0 1, .—. _ iNOTA PART - - _ -- --- - — CALLOW LEGEND J �F r,. "(}$CAPE PLgP1 T-i_F—�= n...•,�.® Ow......,.,.,e, a all I� E F 03 6 • s e r 6 �� a .. � p� a � �f } FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -33- E. Qualified Open Space Exhibit(date: 5/27/2025) — . . pua.: OPEN SPACE AND AMENRIES PLAN —— Q AMENITY LEGEND DEVELOPMENT FEATURES OPEN SPACE LEGEND ww ti I2.0 FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -34- F. Preliminary Plat(date: 5/28/2025) PMUMAY PLAT SHMMC GRAMERCY TOWNHOMES ..... ffy YhP a NEW I ii IWM pill F 0111 'Bar pi-0 L FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -35- G. Building Elevations(date: 5/28/2025) = M . 1-- -^ rr FRONT ELEVATION-6-PLEX 114 E�f _ . 131 _ S REAR ELEVATION•6•PLEX o scow:xrcr��xu F WE ELEVATION-B-PLE7L I icp�3f3Z•I Jr A•2.091- I FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -36- H. Rezone Legal Description&Exhibit Map lum — rkGIH{4tIH4 ApA1 2,�02& 'Przyw rdo_26I'm d§h161t A 1qp1 ZMsofp[kn For Remove rot" A par-icl of lan7 bring aft of Lat 1,Mock 3 or Grarrcrry SuL+dirclon ka 1(Paoai 99,Pagel 32619-126Z2, records of Ada toymty,Idaho}orrd all of Gramercy Suhdiei9iorl Nu.2 J&wk 100.Pager T 2961-129U. records ai Ada County,Idaho}and further uivaied in a parsion ai 1he Noolwail 114 of Section H, Township i Nnrrh,barge 1 E,asr,B.M.,Cilyof Merldlan,Ma{aunly,Idaho being nwrr parllculal+f 40wdwd as fprlowv Cgrnmgmcing at iflp north 114 rAnwr oPfad 3ost.lrtm 20 which hears N06`M04'E a distance of 2,6i5.55 fwet horn the rxantof i 14 comer of ald Suction 20,thence folbmmg The we4Lvly lira of said Nonheasl 114,5p0'24'04'W a dstamte of d4jr.00fcuf to a 1f2•nxh rehar marking the rlor111wesl urn-wr of said Ldt 1,ylg4ir 3 and hglrg the POlN7 OF 6EralNNIH6. l hwncp loasnng-said wostudy inu and fnlrawing the northerly line of sailu LW 1,91ock 3,509'35'WE a diwWnre of 3*ILD-W Peet tna in-ingh rehar markmrLgthe ngrit�asi aomeraf said Lai i,6mck 3; 1h�ence Waving said nlsrthstrly Ilnaand follovnngihccavirrly Zinc of said Lot J.Bkxi3.SUU'13'33'E a di7#2npg of 2S7D2 f8at tea 30-wch ro82r marking the-soulhrast comer oFsaid Lot 1,Ilkick3 arebelrig on the nnrthpnyllnr nfsaid Gmnarry Subdvision No.2; Ifirnoe(easing said na sieriv 11ne and following said rt_rl herly line,5P9'35'WIT a distance Of 9033 feet to a SJE inch mbar marking the northcut mrnxvrof said Gr:urrercy Subdkvi ib N6.2; Therroe leering said narlhQly line and follower%the easW yJiuearsad Grainiercy Subdiasinh Ho-2, SWIrS9'16 a distance of 547.;5 Feet to a SJB.inch rebur marldrig 11te mutheast tbraer fir 33P1 Gixnercy Subdivaion NO-2; Iherim(caving aidrastorly lirw and Fcikwrlrg the s"hcTly line of said Gram&"Sobeivi:i3n W.2, Nl 9`,}5'SV W a dxtamcc of 420.M feet to a.,)S anch rehar markng the ynutlrwnl corlxr of s.rid 6ramercyS ubdrarsipn no.7 end arw being on sad wnsteeiy dine of the Nwrlheast ire; Theme tegwng said snotheriV Irna end following the wpytcrtlr line of said Gramrrry Subdivision Ne.2 jadso bEmaia+d wcster+r Iirw of the r6ortheask 1{41,+JQWZ'dkt'E a distance of GOA2 Feet boa S4 inch rehar marking the rbrVrAest rofner of said 4rnrnercy SNbdiy*ipn rla.2(afro being the snathvsest carne'r 4yf said Lot 1,Mck'i of 6ramcfcy Sui4droiwn No.II. Thence Ieaair,g vie wesmerhr line of said Gfdmcu7iSuhdKiA6m Nq.2 and follgnireg The wssterly Iim of Said Lot 1,BWK 3(also uelng Sind we~itcflr Iine of this NWtheast 1141.AWP 4TA'F a distance of 217.00 feet to the POINT OF 61,13INNING, Said parcel contalm a total of 6.50 acres,more or less. vs i5tlddred Ilercro is F}1bLit 6 anri by this refererrte Is made a La`1 mcreot � �124 9 lop 41 OF t- H►1 S721 Ranh 131 a vary Way•Boise,Idaho 83713•206.C39.6B 39•Ymen15IP.com FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -37- E.CAreFfand Rd. MINT OF ibukeNCn ENT 4%WH 1/4 co;NER SECnM 2P 1Sa SLID' So, rt I,� F1sn Stele:i'=SSff knk 3,61ork3 Lgt3.BW-13 Lo T-i �� seeT3a'ee� 3so.ee' k. PIKT of +2 BE61NN h Lae 1.Black 3 FA LotIcc1r 3 d "3ws&,E 9A S3' Parcel A.R06 No.13967 Z Intermountain Padflc,L m APN-1132ISS10240, g �!" R3238S�6110&RM952421A for 5,9k�ck 3 n Zone:C•G q, PFap0sedZone--rN-A o Area;6-,9B3t AC A - Lat{sjk3 Parc�lB,Rp51+o.1]967 M Narsx'�etir exa.oa' E.C,oldfoont 5#. Lat 4,91xk 3 X 5ECTER CpRH4 E SECT IOrl �a E Nil INf E1INO tirri�a oo�a+i�war (LNJ Exhibit ko�c4Ml mnm `--op— Rezone From C-6 W TH-R 3.M >� r�ven na, SHEET AIMadLot1.BlkJaF5ramsrsy Sub.Nov I&oil gFGrer cy Sub.Ho.2 1 OF 1 ckuagod ki eb NE 1J4 of SeegEn 2Or T3N.R12,BM,{IN of Vreridlan,Ada Cw",baho FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Gramercy Townhomes—H-2025-0019) -38- E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law for Rockwell Greens Subdivision (H- 2025-0002) by Laren Bailey, Conger Group, generally located at the Northwest corner of State Highway 16 and McMillan Rd. CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAWC��(IEFI AND DECISION& ORDER In the Matter of the Request for Annexation of 51.15 acres of land with the R-15 zoning district; a preliminary plat consisting of 412 building lots,26 commons lots; and alternative compliance to the city's standards for developments abutting a state highway,by Laren Bailey(Conger Group). Case No(s). H-2025-0002 For the City Council Hearing Date of: August 19th 2025 (Findings on September 2"d, 2025) A. Findings of Fact 1. Hearing Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 19t'',2025,incorporated by reference) 2. Process Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 19r'', 2025, incorporated by reference) 3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 19t'', 2025, incorporated by reference) 4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of September 2°d,2025,incorporated by reference) B. Conclusions of Law 1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the"Local Land Use Planning Act of 1975,"codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code(I.C. §67-6503). 2. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Unified Development Code codified as Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of Meridian has,by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was adopted December 17,2019,Resolution No. 19-2179 and Maps. 3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code § 11-5A. 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 Community Development Department,the Public Works Department and any affected party requesting notice. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) - 1 - 7. That this approval is subject to the Conditions of Approval all in the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 19t",2025, 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 § 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 request for annexation,preliminary plat, and alternative compliance is hereby approved per the conditions of approval in the Staff Report for the hearing date of August 19t'', 2025, attached as Exhibit A. D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits 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 obtain the city engineer's signature on the final plat within two(2)years of the approval of the preliminary plat or the combined preliminary and final plat or short plat(UDC 11-613-7A). 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 within successive intervals of two(2)years,may be considered for final approval without resubmission for preliminary plat approval(UDC 11-613-713). 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 obtain the City Engineer's signature on the final plat not to exceed two(2)years. Additional time extensions up to two(2)years 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(UDC 11- 6B-7C). Notice of Development Agreement Duration The city and/or an applicant may request a development agreement or a modification to a development agreement consistent with Idaho Code section 67-6511A. The development agreement may be initiated by the city or applicant as part of a request for annexation and/or rezone at any time prior to the adoption of findings for such request. A development agreement may be modified by the city or an affected party of the development agreement. Decision on the development agreement modification is made by the city council in accord with this chapter. When approved, said development agreement shall be signed by the property owner(s)and returned to the city within six(6)months of the city council granting the modification. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -2- A modification to the development agreement may be initiated prior to signature of the agreement by all parties and/or may be requested to extend the time allowed for the agreement to be signed and returned to the city if filed prior to the end of the six(6)month approval period. E. Judicial Review Pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-652 1(1)(d),if this final decision concerns a matter enumerated in Idaho Code § 67-6521(1)(a), an affected person aggrieved by this final decision may,within twenty-eight (28)days after all remedies have been exhausted, including requesting reconsideration of this final decision as provided by Meridian City Code § 1-7-10, seek judicial review of this final decision as provided by chapter 52,title 67, Idaho Code. This notice is provided as a courtesy; the City of Meridian does not admit by this notice that this decision is subject to judicial review under LLUPA. F. Notice of Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis Pursuant to Idaho Code §§ 67-6521(1)(d) and 67-8003, an owner of private property that is the subject of a final decision may submit a written request with the Meridian City Clerk for a regulatory takings analysis. G. Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of August 19t'', 2025. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -3- By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the 2nd day of September 2025. COUNCIL PRESIDENT LUKE CAVENER VOTED COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT LIZ STRADER VOTED COUNCIL MEMBER DOUG TAYLOR VOTED COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN OVERTON VOTED COUNCIL MEMBER ANNE LITTLE ROBERTS VOTED COUNCIL MEMBER BRIAN WHITLOCK VOTED MAYOR ROBERT SIMISON VOTED (TIE BREAKER) Mayor Robert E. Simison 9-2-2025 Attest: Chris Johnson 9-2-2025 City Clerk Copy served upon Applicant, Community Development Department,Public Works Department and City Attorney. By: Dated: 9-2-2025 City Clerk's Office FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -4- Exhibit A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT C��fEPIDIAN;,�-,�DEPARTMENT REPORT I D A H O HEARING 8/19/2025 Legend DATE: Project Location , TO: Mayor&City Council Area of impact = City Limits ) FROM: Nick Napoli,Associate Planner 0 Analysis 208-884-5533 nnapoli@meridiancity.org ~` APPLICANT: Laren Bailey SUBJECT: H-2025-0002 �; @ Rockwell Neighborhood -rn 3I T LOCATION: Generally located at the NW corner oftwl State Highway 16 and McMillan Road (Parcels: SO429417375 and SO429449000)in Section 29, TAN., R.1 W. I. PROJECT OVERVIEW A. Summary Annexation of 51.15 acres of land with the R-15 zoning district; a preliminary plat consisting of 412 building lots,26 commons lots; and alternative compliance to the city's standards for developments abutting a state highway. B. Issues/Waivers - The proposed subdivision borders the future State Highway 16, slated for completion in late 2026/early 2027. State highways are identified as hazardous in the Comprehensive Plan Existing Conditions Report(Pages 5-10 and 5-11) due to factors such as speed, accidents,and air quality.Higher-density development next to such hazards increases potential health and safety impacts for future residents.The applicant seeks alternative compliance to UDC 11-311-4 by proposing additional amenities and open space, a 6-foot wall atop a 6-foot berm, and enhanced soundproofing.Please see section III.D2 for analysis. - The subject development will be served by Pleasant View Elementary School,Star Middle School,and Owyhee High School.All three schools are currently over the capacities indicated by West Ada School District.However,WASD has indicated that the proposed subdivision will be serviced by Hunter Elementary School starting in 2026-2027 with an enrollment cap in 2025-2026.With the addition of 412 single-family homes,it is estimated that 202 school-aged children will be introduced into the area once the development is fully built out. The applicant has indicated that an additional elementary school is currently being built in Star and that the school boundary lines FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION—H-2025-0002) -5- (see WASD comments above)will be adjusted,which is anticipated to open more room in the schools. Staff have concerns that,with capacities already over the architectural capacity of the schools,further development could lead to additional overcrowding. The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council should carefully evaluate whether the proposed timing of the subdivision is appropriate,considering the school capacities. ACHD has not accepted the construction of N.Ersatz Place from ITD, and in discussions with ACHD,this can take several years depending on whether the construction meets ACHD's standards.This will require the applicant to work with ITD on the frontage improvements. - Secondary Access currently does not meet MFD standards. The applicant has been in discussion with MFD on a solution.Until a solution is found,the applicant will be limited to 30 homes with a single access in accord with IFC D107. C. Recommendation Staff: Approval with a development agreement. Commission: Approval with the changes mentioned in section W D. Decision Council: Approval FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -6- I1. COMMUNITY METRICS Table 1: Land Use Description Details Map Ref. Existing Land Use(s) Residential/Agriculture - Proposed Land Use(s) Residential - Existing Zoning RUT in Ada County VII.A.2 Proposed Zoning R-15 Adopted FLUM Designation Medium Density Residential VII.A.3 Proposed FLUM Designation Medium Density Residential Table 2: Process Facts Description Details Preapplication Meeting date 1/21/2025 Neighborhood Meeting 1/14/2025 Site posting date 5/23/2025 Table 3: Community Metrics Agency/Element Description/Issue Reference Ada County Highway District IV.H • Comments Received Yes; Revisions are Required to Meet District Policies - • Commission Action No - Required • Access Arterial: McMillan Road - Future Collector: Ersatz Place • Traffic Level of Service McMillan: Better than"E" McDermott: Better than"D" ITD Comments Received Yes—no mitigation is required by ITD. IV.I Meridian Fire Error! Reference source not found. • Distance to Station 0.9 Miles from North Station Meridian Police IV.0 • Distance to Station 0.9 Miles from North Station Meridian Public Works IV.B Wastewater • Distance to Mainline Sewer available at the site • Impacts or Concerns See Public Works Site Specific Conditions Meridian Public Works Water IV.B • Distance to Mainline Water available at the site • Impacts or Concerns See Public Works Site Specific Conditions School District(s) West Ada School District IV.G • Capacity of Schools Pleasant View Elementary: Architectural: 650 - students,Program: 625 students Star Middle: 1000 students Owyhee High: 1800 students • Number of Students Pleasant View Elementary: 783 students - Enrolled Star Middle: 1046 students FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -7- Owyhee High: 1836 students Note: See section IV. City/Agency Comments & Conditions for comments received or see the public record. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -8- Figure 1: One-Mile Radius Existing Condition Metrics Reference Parcel:SO429449000 Date Retrieved:2025/2/4 Parcel Count Parcel Acreage Infill Indicator: 1,503 1,312 Surrounding Area 61 % Jot city 0 ® City Limits 1,267 851.8 ■ Not City Household Household& Population Growth ■ Households 02020 Population Change:126.3°I° Population ■Growth (Household and Population Change since 2010 Decennial) 2,000 4,000 6,000 Use Types Residential Addresses All Addresses ■ Single-family Multi-family 0/ 0% 1aa% 1aa% ® Commercial Preliminary Plats (last 5-years) Conditional Use Permit(last 5-years) Proposed Proposed Pending Pending Approved Approved 0 500 1000 1500 2000 0 100 200 300 ■ Single-family Multi-family FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION—H-2025-0002) -9- Single-family y 2.00 1,500� T 1.50 *' Residential 1,000 Parcel Diversity (A 1.00 U N 500 0 Parcel Count to 0.50 ® L 0.2- 0.15 a Average Acres 0.00 0-01 0 R-2 R-4 R-8 R-15 Average Single-family Density by Zoning Average 15.00 y 1 13.28 ResidentialDensity L 10.00 - 06.72 .83 � 5.00 l)3.95 0.00a.aa Dwelling Units I Acre R-2 R-4 R-8 R-15 Notes: See Error! Reference source not found..Error!Reference source not found.. Figure 2: ACHD Summary Metrics Level of Service Planning Thresholds 1. Condition of Area Roadways Traffic Count is based on Vehicles Per hour(VPH) Roadway Frontage Functional PM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Classification Traffic Count Level of Service "State Highway 2,088-feet Expressway NIA N?A 16 McMillan Road 901-feet Minor Arterial 386 Better than"E McDermott Road 0-feet Collector 100 Better than "D' "Ersatz Place 2,621-feet ITD Local NIA ILIA Access Road Acceptable level of service for a two-lane minor arterial is°E"(575 V PH) - ` Acceptable level of service for a three-lane minor arterial is"E"(720 VPH)- ` Acceptable level of service for a two-lane collector is°D" (425 VPH)_ " AC HD does not set level of service thresholds for ITD roadways. Notes: See Error! Reference source not found..Error!Reference source not found.. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION—H-2025-0002) - 10- Figure 3: Service Impact Summary ImpactService . . Ready Marginal r Caution ye at \ooa �\te 5 o\`oe �\� o'z' 6 �4 oo o Qa - o Notes: See Error! Reference source not found..Error!Reference source not found.. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION—H-2025-0002) - 11- III. STAFF ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code(UDC) A. General Overview The Future Land Use Map(FLUM)designates the area proposed to be annexed as"Medium Density Residential,"which is intended for dwellings at a density of three(3)to eight(8)units per acre.Additionally,this property is located within a four-square-mile area governed by the Fields Sub-Area Plan located at the northwest corner of the City's area of impact boundary. This area is bounded by Ustick Rd. on the south, Can-Ada Rd. on the west, Chinden Blvd./US Highway 20/26 on the north, and McDermott Rd./SH-16 on the east. In accord with the Fields Sub-Area Plan,the general character, design, and identity of this area shall have a cohesive theme that is"modern rural,"which applies to housing,amenities, streetscape/open space, and retail/commercial.Additionally, some of the other thematic design elements that contribute to the desired character of the area should be adhered to such as lighting, fencing(e.g. split rail),landscaping(e.g.tall fescues, dry creek materials,wildflowers, street trees, etc.),public art, on-street bike lanes and/or off-street multi-use pathways, signage(e.g. metal roof on sign), etc.—see the Character Framework—Amenities(pg. 3-12)and Streetscape (pg. 3-13)in the Plan for more information.A high-quality design is expected in this area. To ensure consistency with the Plan, staff recommends that with each final plat,the applicant provide these details to ensure the quality of design for this development. The proposed density for the 51.15 acres of land with the R-15 zoning district equates to 8.05 units per acre. This is on the high end of the medium-density residential designation,which staff has concerns with,as there is currently a lack of connectivity to commercial and neighborhood- serving uses,no regional park, and the nearby public schools are over capacity. However,the applicant has exceeded the minimum requirements for open space and amenities as outlined in the UDC. They have also noted that a new elementary school is currently under construction in Star, and the boundary lines will be adjusted in the 2026-2027 school year,which is anticipated to relieve some of the existing capacity issues. In evaluating comparable developments west of SH-16,the Gander Creek Subdivision(approved in 2019) and Chukar Ridge Subdivision(approved in 2020)had gross densities of 3.42 and 4.0 units per acre,respectively.Additionally,the average density within a one-mile radius of the proposed site is approximately 5.83 units per acre. While the MDR Future Land Use Map(FLUM) supports densities between three (3) and eight(8) units per acre,the proposed density is on the high end of this range and highlights concerns previously outlined. Staff has communicated these concerns to the applicant, and recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council carefully evaluate whether this level of density is appropriate given the current context—specifically,whether it is in the city's best interest to annex and develop this site in advance of supporting regional infrastructure such as parks and commercial/neighborhood services. Additionally,the proposed subdivision borders the future alignment of State Highway 16,which is considered a hazard in the Comprehensive Plan's Existing Conditions document(Pages 5-10 and 5-11) due to factors such as high vehicle speeds,accident frequency, and impacts on air quality. The applicant has applied for alternative compliance to the city's standards for development abutting state highways. Please see section III D.2 for analysis on the alternative compliance request, sound attenuation, air quality, and the sound engineer's report regarding sound attenuation. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) - 12- The applicant has indicated that the first homeowner occupancy is anticipated in 2027,with the goal for 50 to 60 homes built per year. This would extend the complete build-out timeline to 2035/2037. Overall, staff finds the proposed preliminary plat and proposed R-15 zoning districts to be generally consistent with the Future Land Use Map. Comprehensive Plan Policies: Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.01.01 encourages diverse housing options suitable for various income levels, household sizes and lifestyle preferences. Comprehensive Plan policy 2.01.01 G states development should avoid the concentration of any one housing type or lot size in any geographical area;provide for diverse housing types throughout the City. The applicant has provided a mix of dwelling units that will appeal to different preferences. It is important to note that the majority of the development is single-family detached units on lot sizes ranging from 2,500 to 4,800 square feet. This development is one of the first in the Fields Sub Area Plan, so while a lack of housing diversity is currently present, following the plan will provide more diversity in the future. Comprehensive Plan policy 5.01.01 encourages the safety, health, and well-being of the community. Staff have concerns with the known hazard of SH-16 and how air quality and sound will impact a subdivision with a density on the high end of the MDR FLUM designation. Staff is recommending enhanced landscaping along SH-16, specifically increasing the tree planting frequency from one(1)tree every thirty-five(3 5) feet to one (1) every twenty(20)feet and increasing vegetation coverage from 70%to 80%. This is intended to help mitigate air quality impacts and provide additional sound attenuation. Comprehensive Plan policy 3.01.01A promotes evaluating the impacts of growth and consider City Master Plans and Strategic Plans in all land use decisions (traffic, school enrollment,parks, etc). With the planned build-out timeframe of 50-60 homes per year,the applicant believes the impacts on schools and roadways will be phased as improvements are made in Meridian. Staff acknowledges that the proposed eight(8)phases of the subdivision will push completion out to 2035/2037,which will allow for improvements to be completed before the full impact of the development is realized. However, staff have concerns that the school capacity issues may not be mitigated prior to this timeframe. Comprehensive Plan Policy 4.10.00 promotes the protection ofpublic health and safety by guiding growth and development away from hazardous areas that pose a threat to people and property. The subject properties are designated as Medium Density Residential on the FLUM. The area was envisioned to incorporate different types of residential housing for city residents.However, staff have concerns about the density that is being proposed next to a known hazard in SH-16. The applicant has attempted to mitigate the known hazard,but it is important for our Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council to evaluate the timing,mitigation efforts, and density of the subdivision. Comprehensive Plan Policy 4.10.01 C promotes the collaboration between ITD,ACHD, the City of Meridian, and Developers to ensure highways and roadways are designed to mitigate natural hazards and are as safe as possible. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) - 13- City staff have been in discussions with ITD,ACHD, and the developer on the roadway network and mitigation efforts for homes abutting SH-16. Table 4: Proiect Overview Description Details History The applicant previously applied for an application on the property but withdrew their application to obtain additional land. The applicant also completed a property boundary adjustment in Ada County to create a five-acre(5) County enclave in the NEC of the development. Phasing Plan 8 Phases Residential Units 412 Residential Units; 68 Attached and 344 Detached Single- Family Homes Open Space 8.78 Acres or 17.1% Amenities Swimming pool, swimming pool changing facilities and restrooms, playground,three paved sports courts, 1500 linear feet of 10' wide multi-use pathways,and a pet waste station. Physical Features State Highway 16 Acreage 51.15 Acres Lots 412 Buildable Lots and 26 common Lots Density 8.05 Gross Density and 13.08 Net Density B. History The properties reside within Ada County and are zoned RUT. The applicant had a previous application that was submitted in 2024,but withdrew it to obtain additional land to incorporate within the subdivision. C. Site Development and Use Analysis 1. Existing Structures/Site Improvements (UDC 11-1): The current use of the property is agricultural,no structures exist on the property.All well and sceptic systems will be abandoned as required. City utilities are required to be extended to serve the proposed development. 2. Proposed Use Analysis (UDC 11-2): The applicant is proposing a mix of single-family attached homes(68 units) and single-family detached homes(344 units),which are listed as a principally permitted use in UDC Table 11- 2A-2 for the R-15 zoning district. Comprehensive Plan policy 2.01.01 C encourages the applicants to maintain a range of residential land use designations that allow diverse lot sizes,housing types,and densities. Comprehensive Plan policy 2.01.01 G states development should avoid the concentration of any one housing type or lot size in any geographical area;provide for diverse housing types throughout the City. Comprehensive Plan policy 2.06.02D encourages a diversity of housing,recreation, and mobility options to attract and sustain the local workforce. The applicant is proposing two different types of housing in the form of single-family attached and detached units. While the immediate area consists primarily of the same housing FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) - 14- types and lot sizes,the fields sub-area plan will have a larger variety of housing to fit the needs of the city's residents and workforce. 3. Dimensional Standards (UDC 11-2): The preliminary plat and future development are required to comply with the dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2A-7 for the R-15 zoning district.All proposed lots and public streets appear to meet UDC dimensional standards per the submitted preliminary plat. This includes lot sizes ranging from approximately 2,500 to 4,800 square feet with an average lot size of 3,317.5 square feet. The subdivision is proposed to develop in eight(8)phases as depicted in Exhibit VII. Development of the subdivision is required to comply with the subdivision design and improvement standards listed in UDC 11-6C-3. D. Design Standards Analysis 1. Qualified Open Space&Amenities (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3G): Based on the standards in UDC Table 11-3G-3, a minimum of 15% (or 7.67-acres) of qualified open space is required to be provided within the development.An open space exhibit was submitted as shown in Section VII.G,that depicts 17.1%(or 8.78-acres)of open space that meets the required quality and qualified open space standards. Based on the standards in UDC 11-3G-4A, a minimum of thirteen(13) amenity points are required to be provided. The amenities proposed are a swimming pool facility,playground,pathways,pickle ball courts, dog parks and several open space areas. The applicant's amenity points total is 26.5 exceeding the UDC requirements. All common open space areas are required to be landscaped with one deciduous shade tree for every 5,000 square feet of area and include a variety of trees, shrubs,lawn or other vegetative groundcover per UDC 11-3G-5B.3. The applicant needs to provide an amenity from the multi-modal group in order to meet the required standards. Comprehensive Plan policy 2.02.00 requires the applicant to plan for safe, attractive, and well-maintained neighborhoods that have ample open space, and generous amenities that provide varied lifestyle choices. Comprehensive Plan policy 2.02.01B requires the applicant to evaluate open space and amenity requirements for consistency with community needs and values. The applicant is providing open space and amenities that exceed the requirements of the UDC. With no regional park currently in the area,the open space and amenities provided in the development will be crucial to the livability of the residents. 2. Developments Along Federal and State Highway(UDC 11-311): The proposed subdivision is located adjacent to the future State Highway 16, slated for completion and operation between late 2026 and early 2027. The Comprehensive Plan Existing Conditions Document(Pages 5-10 and 5-11)identifies state highways as hazardous, citing factors such as high speeds,frequent accidents, and poor air quality. These elements are critical in assessing the suitability of the proposed subdivision. Staff are particularly concerned about air quality, given that the subdivision's proposed density, at the upper end of the MDR FLUM designation,would expose a larger number of fixture residents to a recognized hazard compared to a lower-density development. Similar developments on the west side of SH-16(Gander Creek and Chukar Ridge Subdivisions)were approved at 3.42 and 4.0 units per acre on the lower end of the MDR FLUM. Summary of the sound engineer's report: FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) - 15- Note: These are estimates/expected levels due to SH-16 not being in operation. NOISE CRITERIA 'The Noise Guidebook"published by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)contains noise criteria.HUD has set forth the following standards for new housing construction assisted or supported by the Department.The criteria are codified in 24 CFR Part 51. This standard relies on the Day/Night Noise Level(DNL or Ldn)sound metric.In summary, these requirements for a residential site are: Day/Night Noise Level HUD Assessment DNL a65(dBA) Acceptable:No further action or noise reduction measures are needed for either indoor or outdoors aces. Normally Unacceptable:however,it can be acceptable if an interior DNL noise goal of 45 dBA is met.Sites with these noise 65 dBA�DNL<75 dBA exposures can be used for residential development,but an analysis and noise control measures are needed to meet HUD design criteria. Unacceptable:because of the extreme degree of noise control 7 DNL a 75 dBA required to protect indoor spaces,and the unsuitability of outdoors aces for normal activities. The DNL(or Ldn)is an energy average of the A-weighted sound levels throughout a 24-hour period with a 10 decibel A-weighted(dBA)penalty added to sound occurring at night;this penalty is added because people are more sensitive to sound during the night. Because of the variability in building construction,HUD normally uses a 65 DNL criterion for exterior residential sound levels. The sound engineer used the expected distance of 150 feet from the centerline to the nearest residential area to gauge the expected noise levels. This led to the result of an expected hourly Leq(peak hour)to be 72.7 dBA(Decibels A-weighted) and 74 dBA DNL(Day Night Average Sound Level).Another calculation using traffic patterns from long-term measurements collected at other highways in Idaho shows the DNL is 73 dBA for the peak hour Leq of 73 dBA. However,when accounting for the factors of the distance between the highway, wall/berm,property lines,and height of the wall/berm,the noise is expected to see a reduction of 9 and 11 dB for most traffic noise sources.With these mitigation measures proposed by the applicant the expected outdoor worst-case hour Leq for the project site is between 62 and 64 dBA,which is deemed acceptable. The sound engineer concludes that the traffic noise levels are expected to be less than 65 dBA DNL,the berm and barrier are required to help mitigate the noise,and residential building along the first row nearest to the highway should have additional consideration for the floors above the ground floor as the six(6)foot wall and six(6)foot berm may not adequately block the line of site from SH-16 to these spaces. To address these concerns,the applicant has requested alternative compliance with the mitigation standards outlined in UDC 11-3H-4 for developments near federal and state highways. Their proposal includes a six(6) foot berm topped with a six(6)foot wall to mitigate noise,alongside the use of enhanced building materials designed to meet stricter sound-attenuation standards. However,the applicant is requesting that these enhanced building materials be evaluated at the building permit phase. The applicant has also exceeded the minimum requirements for open space and amenities under the UDC. This approach aligns with the alternative compliance granted to the Gander Creek Development in 2024, though the current proposal involves a higher density than the prior approval. The director supports the alternative compliance for sound attenuation,as meeting the UDC's requirement of a ten-foot wall above the centerline of SH-16 would necessitate a thirty(30)foot structure. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION—H-2025-0002) - 16- However, details on the enhanced building materials shall be provided with the submittal of the final plat and be consistent with the enhanced material ratings used with the Gander Creek Development. Additionally,UDC 11-3B requires a thirty-five(35) foot landscape buffer along entryway corridors,but with the location of the property,thirty(30) of the thirty-five (35)feet is encumbered by an irrigation easement. This necessitates the need for additional landscaping to mitigate noise and improve air quality for future residents. Staff is recommending increasing tree coverage along SH-16 from one(1)tree every thirty-five(35) feet to one(1)every twenty(20)feet and increasing the vegetation coverage to 80% instead of 70%. These enhancements are intended to improve air quality and provide additional sound attenuation for future residents. Given the known hazards associated with state highways,the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council should carefully consider whether the proposed density is appropriate. 3. Landscaping (UDC 11-3B): The Field Sub Area Plan calls for naturalized plants,dry creek materials, split rail fencing, no-mow fescues, and other rural landscape elements. The applicant believes they are meeting these requirements through the use of open vision wrought iron fencing, drought-tolerant plant materials, split rail fencing in the central open space, and water-efficient drip irrigation to planter beds. Additionally, low-maintenance native grasses are being used along SH-16, with low-maintenance fescues along select pathways and open spaces. The applicant provided revisions to incorporate some of these elements. However, staff is recommending that split rail fencing be incorporated in the planters along W. McMillan Road and N. Ersatz Place, similar to how the applicant did in Lot 29,Block 8. With the incorporation of this recommended change, staff finds that the applicant is meeting the intent of the Fields Sub Area plan landscaping requirements. i. Landscape buffers along streets UDC 11-2A-7 requires a twenty-five(25) foot wide landscape buffer along McMillan Road, a twenty(20) foot wide buffer along N. Ersatz Place, and a thirty-five(35)foot wide buffer along SH-16. The applicant has provided landscape buffers in compliance with UDC 11-2A-7. However, the ten (10)foot multi-use pathway along McMillan Road shall be detached from the roadway with landscaping in the parkway. This shall be revised with the final plat.Additionally, to meet the Fields Sub Area Plan, staff is recommending split rail fencing be included in the planter along McMillan Road and Ersatz Place, to match what the applicant has proposed in Lot 29, Block 8. The landscape buffer along SH-16 is required to be thirty-five(35)feet; however, a thirty (30)foot irrigation district easement encumbers thirty of the thirty-five feet. The applicant has submitted a detail of the landscaping and berm along SH-16. The applicant shall enter into a license agreement with Nampa Meridian Irrigation District to landscape the first four(4)feet behind the wall depicted in the exhibit or provide an additional four(4)feet of landscaping outside of the easement to allow for eight(8)feet of landscaping on the backside of the wall. In addition to this, the applicant has requested alternative compliance to the standards of UDC 11-3H-4 for developments along State Highways. In this request, staff is recommending one tree every twenty(20) feet instead of one every thirty-five(35)feet and 80%vegetation coverage along SH-16 to help with sound attenuation and air quality. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) - 17- ii. Parking lot landscaping The landscaping for the parking on Lot 16, Block 10 shall meet the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-8. iii. Tree preservation Mitigation shall be required for all existing trees four-inch caliper or greater that are removed from the site with equal replacement of the total calipers lost on site up to an amount of one hundred(100)percent replacement(Example: Two(2)ten-inch caliper trees removed may be mitigated with four 5-inch caliper trees, five(5)four-inch caliper trees, or seven(7)three-inch caliper trees). Deciduous specimen trees four-inch caliper or greater may count double towards total calipers lost,when planted at entryways,within common open space, and when used as focal elements in landscape design. The applicant shall provide mitigation calculations with submittal of the final plat if any trees are being removed from the property. iv. Storm integration Per UDC 11-313-11,the applicant shall meet the intent to improve water quality and provide a natural, effective form of flood and water pollution control through the integration of vegetated,well designed stormwater filtration swales and other green stormwater facilities into required landscape areas,where topography and hydrologic features allow if part of the development. v. Pathway landscaping Pathway landscaping shall comply with the requirements outlined in UDC 11-313-12. The applicant must provide a landscape strip at least five(5) feet wide along both sides of the pathway. To enhance design flexibility,variations in the strip's width are encouraged to allow trees to be planted farther from the pathway,reducing the risk of root damage. However,the landscape strip must maintain a minimum width of two(2)feet to ensure proper pathway maintenance. The strips shall be landscaped with a combination of trees, shrubs, lawn, and/or other vegetative ground cover. The pathway running through Lot 29, Block 8 shall be in compliance with these standards, 4. Parking (UDC 11-3C): i. Residential parking analysis Off-street parking is required to be provided for each home based on the total number of bedrooms per unit as set forth in UDC Table 11-3C-6. On-street parking is also available on portions of the proposed streets. 5. Building Elevations (Comp Plan,Architectural Standards Manual): Goal 5.01.02D of the Comprehensive Plan highlights the need for effective building design and landscaping to buffer, screen,beautify,and integrate commercial,multifamily,and parking areas with existing neighborhoods. In response,the developer has submitted nine(9) conceptual building elevations and floor plans that illustrate the appearance of future homes in the development(see Section VII.H). The applicant states the homes in the Rockwell Greens Subdivision will include 412 homes with a mix of different product types,two-story and single-story detached single-family homes, and two-story attached single-family homes.. In accord with the Fields Sub-Area Plan,the general character, design and identity of this area shall have a cohesive theme that is"modern rural,"which applies to housing,amenities, streetscape/open space, and retail/commercial. Staff finds that the proposed single-family detached elevations comply with this standard. However, stafffinds that the single-family FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) - 18- attached does not meet the same theme. Elevations for the clubhouse were submitted with this application, but will be subject to the standards in the ASM, Field Sub Area Plan, and Comprehensive Plan. The applicant shall apply for design review for the single-family attached units prior to submitting for building permits.Additionally, the applicant shall apply for Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review for the clubhouse and pool open space/amenity space. Homes on lots that abut W. McMillan Road, an arterial street,N. Ersatz Place, a collector street,and SH-16, a state highway will be highly visible; therefore,the rear and/or side of structures on these lots(i.e. Lot 1,Block 1; Lots 1-10,Block 2; Lots 1-14 and 44-54, Block 8; Lots 98-124,Block 4; Lots 30-97,Block 4; ) shall incorporate articulation through changes in two or more of the following: modulation(e.g.projections,recesses, step-backs,pop-outs), bays,banding,porches,balconies,material types,or other integrated architectural elements to break up monotonous wall planes and roof lines that are visible from the subject public street. Single-story structures are exempt from this requirement. Comprehensive Plan policy 2.01.01 C encourages the applicants to maintain a range of residential land use designations that allow diverse lot sizes, housing types, and densities. 6. Fencing (UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7): All fencing is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7. According to the submitted landscape plans, the applicant is proposing three types offencing throughout the site, vinyl solid fencing, split rail, and wrought iron semi privacy fencing. The applicant is proposing an eight(8)foot fence around the pool, which is not in compliance with the UDC. The maximum fence height in a residential district is six(6)feet in height. This revision shall be revised with the final plat. 7. Parkways (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3A-17): Per Comp Plan policy 3.07.01C appropriate landscaping,buffers, and noise mitigation with new development along transportation corridors(setback,vegetation,low walls,berms, etc.) is required. Per UDC I I-3A-17, the minimum width of parkways planted with Class II trees shall be eight(8) feet. The width can be measured from the back of curb where there is no likely expansion of the street section within the right-of-way; the parkway width shall exclude the width of the sidewalk. Class II trees are the preferred parkway trees. The applicant is proposing a parkway along N. Ersatz Place that appears to be in compliance with this standard. The applicant shall comply with the standards for UDC 11-3A-17 with submittal of the final plat. E. Transportation Analysis 1. Access (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3A-3, UDC 11-3H-4): N. Ersatz Place was constructed by the Idaho Transportation Department(ITD) and remains under ITD ownership, and is the only access provided to this development. This collector road is a shared drive between the proposed subdivision and the future Cole Valley Christian School. The applicant is proposing three access points off N. Ersatz Place. The northernmost access point is not supported by staff, as UDC I I-3A-3 requires limiting access points to collector and arterial roadways. In addition,the applicant shall submit FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) - 19- documentation with the final plat that the southern access is in alignment with the future Cole Valley Christian Schools curb cut. A traffic impact study(TIS)was required with this application. Summary of the findings: Staff CommentslRecommendations:Staff comments are provided by District Traffic Services and Development Review staff. Intersections McDermott Road&McMillan Road The TIS recommends that the McDermott Road and McMillan Road be signalized. However, there is not enough right-of-way to construct a signal at this intersection making this improvement infeasible. Additionally, staff does not recommend signalization of this intersection as part of this application,as traffic patterns are anticipated to change once SH-16 is constructed and open for public use. Therefore,no mitigation is required. Ersatz Place&McMillan Road The TIS recommends that Ersatz Place be full access at its intersection with McMillan Road. Staff is supportive of this proposal as Ersatz Place was constructed by ITD to align with Glassford Avenue on the south side of McMillan Road across from the site. The applicant should be required to construct a center left turn lane and dedicated right turn lane on McMillan Road at Ersatz Place. Owyhee Storm Avenue&McMillan Road To achieve acceptable LOS,the TIS recommends adding additional turn lanes and modifying the signal timing as follows: • Dedicated northbound,eastbound,westbound,and southbound right-turn lanes • Perm issiveloveriap phasing for the eastbound right-turn • Permissive phasing for northbound,westbound,and southbound right-tums There is not enough right-of-way at the intersection to construct the recommended tum lanes making this improvement infeasible. ACHD will evaluate any modifications to the signal timing in this area after SH-16 is constructed and open to the public. Therefore, no mitigation is required. Roadway Segments McMillan Road.Owyhee Storm Avenue to McDermott Road The TIS recommends widening of McMillan Road to 5-lanes between Owyhee Storm and McDermott Road. The widening of these segments of McMillan Road is infeasible due to limited right-of-way. Additionally, these roadway segments are listed as funded improvements in ACHD's CIP. Therefore,consistent with ACHD's Alternative Mitigation policies,no mitigation is required. ACHD's staff report calls for revisions to the applicant's plan to meet all of the district's policies. The applicant shall comply with all of ACHD's conditions of approval. Please see below for some of the pertinent conditions of approval: - Once Ersatz Place is under ACHD's jurisdiction,the roadway will be limited to 3,000 vehicle trips per day. Because of this,prior to plan approval on the final plat that contains the 140'single-family building lot, secondary public street access shall be available. - Construct the following roadways as 33-foot wide local street sections with curb, gutter,and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks. (Snow Currant, Gem Prep, Gallson— Avilla to Gem Prep,Riverdale—Gem Prep to Double Rock, Double Rock- Gallson to Riverdale,Avilla-Gallson to Riverdale,Riverdale—Avilla to Levenberg,Riverdale—Levenberg to Apgar Creek). - Dedicate additional right-of-way to total 50-feet from centerline of McMillan Road abutting the site. - Construct one stub street to the north to parcel No. SO429140010. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub street which states,"THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE." - Provide written documentation from ITD that the use of Ersatz Place to access the development prior to the roadway being accepted into ACHD's public street FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION—H-2025-0002) -20- inventory is allowed. ITD may have additional conditions or limitations on use of the roadway while SH-16 is under construction. It is important to note that per IFC D107.1,the subdivision will be limited to thirty(30) single-family homes with only a single fire access point.The applicant shall submit a revised secondary access plan approved by MFD with the first phase final plat to ensure access is adequately addressed. Additionally,staff and ACHD are recommending a stub street to the five(5) acre parcel (#S0429417250)in alignment with N.Gallson Avenue. Comp Plan policies 3.03.04 and 6.01.01H discuss planning for transportation and pedestrian connectivity to county enclaves to promote neighborhood connectivity. Staff believes that by requiring this stub street, it will promote a more integrated approach between the two developments that will provide more ingress/egress opportunities for residents,meeting the intent of the comprehensive plan. 2. Multiuse Pathways and Pathways (Comp Plan, UDC I1-3A-5 and UDC 11-3A-8): Comprehensive Plan policy 4.04.01A ensures that new development and subdivisions connect to the pathway system. UDC 11-3G-5 emphasizes the importance of common open space and amenities being located in areas that maximize pedestrian and bicycle connectivity. Multi-use pathways shall be constructed in accord with the city's comprehensive plan,the Meridian Pathways Master Plan,the Ada County Highway District Master Street Map and Roadways to Bikeways Master Plan. Detached ten(10)foot wide sidewalks(multiuse pathway) shall be provided along W.McMillan Road and N. Ersatz Place. hi coordination with Meridian Park's Department, it was determined that the multi-use pathway along SH-16 would be redirected to both sides of N. Ersatz Place to make a connection to the north once development continues north. The applicant has depicted the 10-foot multi-use pathway along W. McMillan Road but not along N. Ersatz Place. The pathway along N. Ersatz Place shall be widened to 10 feet with the submittal of the final plat. In addition,the 10-foot multi-use pathway along W McMillan Road shall be detached. Additionally, staff is recommending a pedestrian connection to W. McMillan Road through Lot 108,Block 4 in alignment with the pedestrian connection located on Block 12. Staff is also recommending a pedestrian connection through Lot 22,Block 8 and Lot 36,Block 8 in alignment with the proposed sidewalks along the west side of N. Camp Creek Avenue to provide better connectivity for the residents in the northern portion of the subdivision with the primary open space and amenities. All pathways should be constructed in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-8. 3. Sidewalks (UDC 11-3A-17): All sidewalks constructed as part of this proposal are required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-17. 4. Subdivision Regulations (UDC 11-6): i. Common driveways FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -21- Per UDC 11-6C-3D, common driveways shall serve a maximum of four(4) dwelling units. In no case shall more than three(3)dwelling units be located on one(1) side of the driveway unless alternative compliance is applied for. The applicant is proposing one common drive to have 4 units taking access off one side due them being attached units. The applicant shall apply for alternative compliance with the submittal of the final plat. ii. Block face UDC 11-6C-3-regulates block lengths for residential subdivisions. The intent of this section of code is to ensure block lengths do not exceed 750 ft, although there is the allowance of an increase in block length to 1,000 feet if a pedestrian connection is provided. In no case shall a block face exceed one thousand two hundred(1,200)feet, unless waived by the City Council. The applicant is compliance with the block length requirements in the UDC. F. Services Analysis I. Waterways (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3A-6): The West Tap Sublateral runs along the southern portion of the site parallel with W. McMillan Road. 2. Pressurized Irrigation(UDC 11-3A-15): An underground pressurized irrigation system is required to be installed to provide irrigation to each lot in the subdivision in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-15. 3. Storm Drainage (UDC 11-3A-18): An adequate storm drainage system is required in all developments by the City's adopted standards, specifications, and ordinances. Design and construction shall follow best management practices as adopted by the City as outlined in UDC I I-3A-18. 4. Utilities (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3A-21): Ensure development is connected to City of Meridian water and sanitary sewer systems and the extension to and through said developments are constructed in conformance with the City of Meridian Water and Sewer System Master Plans in effect at the time of development. All utilities are available to the site. Water main, fire hydrant and water service require a twenty- foot(20)wide easement that extends ten(10)feet past the end of main,hydrant, or water meter.No permanent structures, including trees are allowed inside the easement. Sewer service to this site will be provided from the Can-Ada Lift Station. Comprehensive Plan policy 3.03.03G require urban infrastructure be provided for all new developments,including curb and gutter, sidewalks,water and sewer utilities. IV. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS A. Meridian Planning Division 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. A final plat shall not be submitted until the DA and Ordinance are approved by the City Council. 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 City Council granting the annexation. The DA FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -22- shall, at minimum,incorporate the following provisions if City Council determines annexation is in the best interest of the City: A. Future development of this site shall be generally consistent with the preliminary plat, landscape plan, common open space/site amenity exhibit,and conceptual building elevations included in Section VIII and the provisions contained herein. B. Any future development of the site must comply with the City of Meridian ordinances in effect at the time of the development. C. Homes on lots that abut W. McMillan Road, an arterial street,N. Ersatz Place, a collector street, and SH-16, a state highway will be highly visible; therefore, the rear and/or side of structures on these lots (i.e. Lot 1, Block 1; Lots 1-10, Block 2; Lots 1- 14 and 44-54, Block 8; Lots 98-124, Block 4; Lots 30-97, Block 4; ) shall incorporate articulation through changes in two or more of the following: modulation(e.g. projections, recesses, step-backs, pop-outs), bays, banding, porches, balconies, material types, or other integrated architectural elements to break up monotonous wall planes and roof lines that are visible from the subject public street. Single-story structures are exempt from this requirement. D. Provide a revised phasing plan that is approved by MFD, indicating how secondary access for emergency services will be provided prior to submission of the first final plat. E. Align the seu�ffiemmost eatfanee along N. Ersatz Plaee with the eur-b eut appr-eved with the Cole Valley Christian Sehool pr-qjeet. Provide deettmentation of this with t final plat. F. A dust mitigation_ plan shall be provided with the submittal of the final plat for each phase and shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department; if a SWPPP is required for the development, it may be submitted in lieu of a separate dust mitigation plan and will be accepted by the City as the approved dust mitigation plan. G. The applicant shall obtain approval from ITD or ACHD (as applicable) for the frontage improvements along N. Ersatz Place and submit an approval letter from I�TB such agency with the first final plat application. H. Future development shall promote no-mow fescues, naturalized plants, dry creek materials, split rail fencing, and other rural landscape elements in landscape buffers and open space as listed in the Fields Sub-Area Plan I. With each final plat application, the applicant shall provide details to ensure the quality of the design is in accord with the Fields Sub-Area Plan. The general character, design, and identity of this area shall have a cohesive theme that is "modern rural,"which applies to housing, amenities, streetscape/open space, and retail/commercial. Additionally, some of the other thematic design elements that contribute to the desired character of the area shall be adhered to such as lighting, fencing (e.g. split rail), landscaping (e.g. tall fescues, dry creek materials, wildflowers, street trees, etc.),public art, on-street bike lanes and/or off-street multi- use pathways, signage (e.g. metal roof on sign), etc. —see the Character Framework— Amenities (pg. 3-12) and Streetscape (pg. 3-13) in the Plan for more information. A high-quality design is expected in this area. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -23- 2. The final plat shall include the following revisions: a. Add a plat note stating"direct lot access to W. McMillan Road and N. Ersatz Place is prohibited except for where approved with this application." b. The applicant shall apply for alternative compliance to allow for four(4) lots taking access from a single side of a common drive. The future final plat submission shall match the common drive exhibit and provide a note on the final plat that addresses maintenance and access on the specified lots as shown in Exhibit VI.J. c. Provide a stub road in alignment with N. Gallson Avenue to parcel #S0429417250. d. Depict the ten(10) foot multi-use pathway along W. McMillan Road as a detached pathway in compliance with UDC 11-3B-7C.Widen the multi-use pathways along N. Ersatz PI to ten(10) feet as required by the pathway master plan. e: Provide a pedestrian connection to W. McMillan Road through Lot 109, Block 4 f. Provide a pedestrian connection in the f f of amier-o-pathway in a minimum e through Lot 2-2 15, Block 8 and Lot-3643, Block 8 in alig,, etA with the proposed sidewalks along the west side ef N. GwRp Greek A-vei+ue to provide better connectivity for the residents in the northern portion of the subdivision with the primary open space and amenities. g. Provide a revised plat to show the parkway and pathway extending down N. Ersatz PI as depicted on the landscape plan. h. Remove the northernmost entrance along N. Ersatz Place in alignment with W. Snow Currant Street to be in compliance with UDC 11-3A-3, and replace it with a micro path lot. 3. The landscape plan submitted with the final plat shall include the following revisions: a. Include mitigation calculations on the plan for existing trees that are proposed to be removed in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-10C.5. The Applicant shall coordinate with the City Arborist(Kyle Yorita kyorita&meridiancity.org) to determine mitigation requirements prior to removal of existing trees from the site. b. Provide one (1)tree within every residential lot(gpproximately every twenty- eight(-2928) feet) along State Highway 16 to help mitigate for sound attenuation and air quality. In other open spaces along State Highway 16, provide trees every twenty(20) feet. c. Lot 58, Block 4 shall be landscaped with 80%vegetation coverage (not including the gravel access road) instead of the 70% required by code to help mitigate for sound attenuation and air quality. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -24- d. Widen the multi-use pathways along N. Ersatz PI to ten(10) feet as required by the pathway master plan. e. Provide split rail fencing in the planters along W. McMillan Road and N. Ersatz Place to match the split rail fencing proposed in Lot 29, Block 8. The applicant may request alternative compliance in accordance with the UDC to permit the proposed eight(8) foot fence around the pool area. The mw6ffMfR =enee height in a r-esiden4ial distfietis six (6) feet in heigl#. The eight ) foot fenee a-round the pool shall be lowered to six (6) feet. g. Provide details on the type and location of shrubs, ornamental grasses, and perennials that will be used. h-. Provide a pedestrian connection to W. McMillan Road through Lot 108, Block 4 i. Provide a pedestrian connection in the f f of amier-e-pathway in a minimum e through Lot 2-2 15, Block 8 and Lot-3-643, Block 8 in alignmetA with the proposed sidewalks along the west side ef N. G" Greek Avei+ue to provide better connectivity for the residents in the northern portion of the subdivision with the primary open space and amenities. j. The applicant shall enter into a license agreement with Nampa Meridian Irrigation District to landscape the first four(4) feet behind the wall abutting SH-16 as depicted in the irrigation easement or provide an additional four(4) feet of landscaping outside of the easement to allow for eight(8) feet of landscaping on the backside of the wall. k. Remove the northernmost entrance along N. Ersatz Place in alignment with W. Snow Currant Street to be in compliance with UDC 11-3A-3, and replace it with a micro path lot. 4. The proposed plat and subsequent development are required to comply with the dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2A-7 for the R-15 zoning district. 5. The applicant's alternative compliance request is approved by installing one (1)tree per twenty (20) feet along State Highway 16, increased vegetation coverage of 80%, and upgraded building materials for sound attenuation. This will be verified with the Final Plat applications. 6. Provide an amenity from the multi-modal group in order to meet the required standards per UDC 11-3G-4. 7. The applicant shall comply with the open space exhibit approved as part of this plat application that depicts 17.1% (or 8.78-acres) of qualified open space and exceeds the required amenity points as proposed. 8. Comply with all subdivision design and improvement standards as set forth in UDC 11-6C-3, including but not limited to cul-de-sacs, alleys, driveways, common driveways, easements, blocks, street buffers, and mailbox placement. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -25- 9. 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. 10. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to provide irrigation that meets the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-6 and to install and maintain all landscaping as set forth in UDC 11-3B-5, UDC 11-3B-13 and UDC 11- 3B-14. 11. The preliminary plat approval shall become null and void if the applicant fails to either: 1) obtain the City Engineer's signature on a final plat within two years of the date of the approved findings; or obtain approval of a time extension as set forth in UDC 11-6B-7. 12. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review application shall be submitted and approved for the proposed changing rooms and pool area prior to submittal of a building permit application. The design of the site and structures shall comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19; the design standards listed in the Architectural Standards Manual. 13. A Design Review application shall be submitted and approved for the single-family attached homes. The design of the structures shall comply with the standards listed in the Architectural Standards Manual and the Fields Sub-Area Plan to provide a consistent design theme throughout the development. 14. The Applicant shall comply with all ACHD's conditions of approval. 15. The Applicant shall have a maximum of two (2)years to obtain City Engineer's signature on a final plat in accord with UDC 11-6B-7. 16. Staff s failure to cite all relevant UDC requirements does not relieve the applicant from compliance. B. Meridian Public Works hgps://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=390573&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC hty C. Meridian Police Department https://weblink.meridiancioy.or lWebLinkIDocView.aspx?id=390585&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC hty D. Meridian Park's Department https://weblink.meridiancioy.oLvlWebLinkIDocView.aspx?id=390591&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC Lty FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -26- E. Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) Communities es in Motion (CIM) Development Review Checklist Development Name: Rockwell Greens CIM Vision Category: Future Neighborhood Consistent with L 1 M YES Visinn7 W-MJlan RV New Households: 412 New Jobs: 0 LSafety Economic Vitaliky 16 How safe and comfortable is the nearest To what extent does the project Y major road(minor arterial or above)for f enable people, government, and bicyclists and pedestrians? Analysis is businesses to prosper? limited to existing roadway conditions. McDermott Road Economic Activity Center Access Pedestrian level of stress Impact on Existing r , Surrounding Farmland Bicycle level of stress Net Fiscal Impact 1 J Convanince Quality of Life What services are available within fly Checked boxes indicate that miles (green) or 1 mile (yellow)of the I additional information is attached- project? •- Active Transportation Nearest bus stop Automobile Transportation Nearest public school Public Transportation Nearest public park {' J Roadway Projects Improves performance Dogs not improve or Red u€es performance reduce performance Comments: Based on the site plan provided, COMPASS has no additional comments. Who we are: The Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho(COMPASS) is the metropolitan planning organization for Ada and Canyon Counties, This review evaluates whether land developments are consistent with CDmmuniVes err l~}Dtion, the regicnal long-range transportatlan plan for Ada and Canyon Counties. This checklist is not intended to be prescriptive, but rather a guidance document. Past checklists are available on tine. See the £Development review User Guide for more information on the red, yellow,and green checklist thresholds. dM https:ffcompassidahO.Drgf COMPASS Info(elcompassldaho-org Sent: 3/27/25 �urrrnwx�•s��s cw FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION—H-2025-0002) -27- Fiscal Impact Analysis Below are the expected revenues and costs to local governments from this project.The purpose of this anaIysls is to help the public, stakeholders, and the declslon-makers better manage growth. Capltal and operating expendltures are determined based on service and infrastructure needs, including persons per household, student generation rates, lot slzes, street frontages, vehicle trip and trip adjustment factors, average trlp lengths, construction values, income,discretionary spending, and employment densltles. Net Fiscal Impact by Agency City County Highway District School District Breakeven point across all agencies; 1 Year Disclaimer: This ton!only looks out 20 years and does not Include replacement costs for Ofrastructure,public utifftres, or unfunded transportation needs in the project area, More information about the COMPASS Ascaf Impact roof is available at: haos;Ilcompassidaha,aralfrscal Irnaact toe Short-Tara! 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L4�riL.R1 A1� l.yb..w.y uglnxrfiy l.q..xnq C[r.wLanp rrs a . p 9 {.2p4 711 L94 I 71.27J 4 s.2SU xl as r. 4 4 4 n 2.'4 n;xi n Ir.7a't land a ..c o O JM4 ]M1]ba l.,iM1d r .ia•]-, Tolri: Source: Tire COMPASS Transportation Improvernent Program(TIP)- The TIP is a short-range (seven-year) budget of aranspvrtatfon projects for which federal fronds are anticipated,along with non-federally funded projects that are mgionaNy significant and is a vailabie at: httys.}Icom passida ho,orgf tra nsporta tian-in!proyeme nt-proq ra mf FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION—H-2025-0002) -28- F. Irrigation Districts 1. Nampa&Meridian Irrigation District https:llweblink.meridiancity.orz/WebLinkIDocView.aspx?id=392677&dbid=0&repo=Meridi anCi G. West Ada School District(WASD) or Other District/School vA West Ada . a SCHOOL DISTRICT i May 28,2025 RE:Rockwell Greens Subdivision H-2025-0002 ALT,AZ,PP Clear Meridian City Planners: West Ada School District has experienced significant and sustained growth in student enrollment during the last ten years. Based on current enrollment data specific to the area surrounding this proposed development,we estimate a development consisting of 412 single-family units and 0 multi-'sm'l'Y un-t=c^.old house approximately 202school aged children.Approval of this application will affectenro I-ie-.s at.he fol a•::ir;schools in West Ada School District. Enrollment Ca aci Pleasard View Elementary School 783 625* Star Middle School 1045 1000 Owyhee High School 1836 1800 "Program Capacity West Ada School District supports economic growth; however, growth fosters the need far additional school capacity. Future developments will continue to have an impact on the district's capacity.Should a school exceed capacity,to meet the need foradditional school capacity in this area one or more of the following rnay need to be implemented: • Trans porting students to an alternate school with available classrooms.Elementary students may be bussed to the Staror East Meridian area schools dueto possible enrollment caps, • Attendance area adiiustrnents i`there is availal-'litre i-I a nearby school.The Long Range Planning Committee will•eccnvere n September 2025 to consiaer needed adjustrients. • Passage of a bond may be needed r tl•e next 5-8 years to build new schools and fit the enrollment needs. • PD-ta'•'e dassro3 its placed or the 'rol:e'ty at the Nlicdle o-Nigh Scl col.Please note the option of adding porLabie is rc-a-il: :-able at Pleasant Vier•;Elementary due.o spa--e constraints, West Ada School District requests developers' consideration for providing safe walkways, bike paths, and pedestrian access for our students to schools and community resources. Sincerely, Miranda Carson, Director of Planning and Transportation FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION—H-2025-0002) -29- H. Ada County Highway District(ACHD) AACHD Mlrortitli❑altl,Rres oner dME A*xls Plekeriln%Vice-President 4{entGolaikF.orRe,CorrMr�lsslaner 14 V� McKinney,Cammisjonmr ,041 &w Paorlola Nilsson,Commissioner Date: August 11,2025 To: Laren Bailey Staff Contact Kara Leigh Troyer,Planner Project Description: Rockwell Neighborhood Trip Generation_ This development is estimated to generate 3,638 vehicle trips per day,260 vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour based the traffic impact study. Propoff&d Development -I TraWic Impact Study meem `* ACH D Policies required Planned roadwaysDo area • LOS PI an • Th resho Ids ■ the future with planned G Is Transit Available? connectingyou to more Ada coun4r Hlghway dlfivRi-SWD N"m'4arAuenue-6oIse.ID-6FT13-PH b08-M7-MV-FX 345-76M wwwashdidahaorg https://weblink.m eridian city.ory/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=386723&dbid=0&redo=Meridian Cit X FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION—H-2025-0002) -30- I. Idaho Transportation Department(ITD) https://weblink.meridianciN.orglWebLinkIDocView.aspx?id=393541&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC ky V. FINDINGS A. Annexation(UDC 11-5B-3E) Upon recommendation from the commission,the council shall make a full investigation and shall, at the public hearing,review the application. In order to grant an annexation and/or rezone,the council shall make the following findings: 1. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan; The Council finds annexation of the subject site with the R-15 zoning designation is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Medium Density Residential FL UM designation for this property, if the Applicant complies with the provisions in Section IV. 2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district, specifically the purpose statement; The Council finds the lot sizes and layout proposed will be consistent with the purpose statement of the residential districts in that housing opportunities will be provided consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare; The Council finds that the map amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare if the applicant complies with the provisions in Section IV. 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 school district states the schools in the zone are beyond district capacity. This proposed development will impact Pleasant View Elementary, Star Middle, and Owyhee High, which are already at or over capacity with the current enrollment. West Ada School District is currently under construction for a new elementary school in Star and will be adjusting the school boundaries, which is anticipated to relieve the overcrowding, but these impacts have not been realized yet. Due to WASD indicating that the schools are anticipated to have more capacity at the time this development gets its first occupancy, the Council find that the map amendment will not result in adverse impacts. 5. The annexation(as applicable)is in the best interest of city. The Council finds the proposed annexation is in the best interest of the City if the property is developed in accord with the provisions in Section IV. B. Alternative Compliance(UDC 11-513-5E) In order to grant approval for an alternative compliance application,the Director shall determine the following: 1. Strict adherence or application of the requirements are not feasible; or Due to State Highway 16 having an overpass over W. McMillan Road, to meet the requirements for developments along state highways the applicant would be required to FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -31- engineer and construct a structure exceeding thirty(30)feet in height. The director finds that this makes adherence to the standards in UDC 11-3H-4 not feasible. 2. The alternative compliance provides an equal or superior means for meeting the requirements; and The applicant has requested alternative compliance with the mitigation standards outlined in UDC 11-3H-4 for developments near federal and state highways. Their proposal includes a six-foot berm topped with a six-foot wall to mitigate noise, alongside the use of enhanced building materials designed to meet stricter sound-attenuation standards. However, the applicant is requesting that these enhanced building materials be evaluated at the building permit phase. The director finds that the alternative compliance provides an equal to or superior means of meeting the requirements if the applicant provides enhanced landscaping in the form of one(1) tree per twenty(20)feet along SH-16, increases the vegetation coverage to 8001o, and provides details for the enhanced building material with the final plat submittals. 3. The alternative means will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or impair the intended uses and character of surrounding properties. The director finds the alternative means will not be material detrimental to the public welfare or impair the intended uses and character of the surrounding properties if the applicant follows the provisions in Section IV. C. Preliminary Plat(UDC-613-6) 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 Council finds the proposed plat is generally in conformance with the UDC if the Applicant complies with the conditions of approval in Section IV. 2. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to accommodate the proposed development; The Council finds public services can be made available to the subject property and will be adequate to accommodate the proposed development. 3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the city's capital improvement program; The Council finds the proposed plat is in substantial conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the City's Capital Improvement Program. 4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development; The Council finds there is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development. 5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare; and The Council finds the proposed development is not detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare if the applicant complies with the provisions in Section IV. 6. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features. The Council finds the development does not have any significant natural, scenic, or historic features that need to be preserved. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -32- VI. ACTION A. Staff: Staff recommends approval of the requested annexation and preliminary plat per the conditions of approval included in Section IV in accord accordance with Findings in Section V. B. Commission: The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard these items on June 5'i',2025. At the public hearing,the Commission moved to recommend approval of the subject Annexation,Preliminary Plat and Alternative Compliance requests. 1. Summary of Commission public hearing: a. In favor: Hethe Clark b. In opposition: None c. Commenting. None d. Written testimony: Shawn Freeman and Craig Cooper both have concerns with the proposed density,traffic, school overcrowding, and decline in quality of life. e. Staff presenting application:Nick Napoli f Other Staff commenting on application:None 2. Key issue(s)of public testimony a. None 3. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission: a. The Commission discussed the proposed densi . being higher than that of the neighboring subdivision that also abut SH-16. This spurred a further discussion about traffic but the Commission determined that after hearing the proposed build out is 50-60 homes a,year, they felt the effects would be phased. 4. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation: a. The Commission adopted the changes proposed by Staff as reflected above. 5. Outstandingissue(s)for City Council: a. Density of the subdivision along SH-16,traffic concerns along McMillan Road, school overcrowding, and whether the timing of the subdivision is correct. - Condition 2c: Provide a stub road in alignment with N. Gallson Avenue to parcel #SO429417250. -DA Provision E: Align the southernmost entrance along N. Ersatz Place with the curb cut approved with the Cole Valley Christian School project. Provide documentation of this with the final plat. C. City Council: The Meridian City Council heard these items on August 19'h, 2025.At the public hearing.the Council moved to approve the subject annexation and preliminary plat requests. 1. Summary of the City Council public hearing: a. In favor: Hether Clark b. In opposition:None C. Commenting: Kelly Bruner(ACHD) d. Written testimony:None since the Planning and Zoning Commission e. Staff presenting application:Nick Napoli f. Other Staff commenting on application:None FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -33- 2. Key issue(s)of public testimony: a. None 3. Key issue(s)of discussion by City Council: a. McMillan Road being congested, and the intersection of McMillan and McDermott not being signalized,were concerns raised by the city council. In addition,the city council discussed school capacity and how it will improve as the new elementary school opens in Star. 4. City Council change(s)to Commission recommendation: a. Strike through provision E in the development agreement. Add a provision to the DA requiring a dust mitigation plan that will be reviewed by Public Works before commencement of construction. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -34- VII. EXHIBITS A. Project Area Maps (link to Project Overview) 1. 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Planned Development Map Legend ® Project Location - ,,�;Area of Impact r- T='' City Limits ' q Planned Parcels r O Analysis e5 a 1 ® ®® FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION—H-2025-0002) -37- � --�•�,Yw �.�- � �s� � � � � � � "• ewe } s..^e.�".�'= Via- ��- Y`���-,..+�t :esa•m-ra�;v, - � � ��.r'F�a:.✓��.w+�i� r��'�� ,:�Cx'�r �r^`�.r.�f�'� !;� sue., ... � e. ne- �sr l4bl hV.W At y � 4 S � I[` N � •t .a FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -39- ;Al y _, FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -40- C. Service Accessibility Report Overall Score: 17 3rd Percentile Description Lacation Within 112 mile of City Limits YELLOW Extension Sewer Trunkshed mains < 500 ft.from parcel GREEN Floodplain Either not within the 100 yr floodplain c % a es GREEN Emergency Services Fire Response time < 5 min. GREEN Emergency Services Police Not enough data to report average response t'me RED Pathways Within 1/4 mile of current pathways GREEN Transit Not within 1/4 of current or future transit route RED Arterial Road Buildout Status Ultimate configuration (#of lanes in master streets YELLOW plan) > existing (# of lanes) & road IS in 5 yr work plan School Walking Proximity Within 112 mile walking GREEN Either a High School or College within 2 miles OR a School Drivability Middle or Elementary School within 1 mile driving GREEN (existing or future) Park Walkability No park within walking distance by park type RED FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -41- D. Concept Plan (date: 3/5/2025) ROCKWELL GREENS SUBDIVISION Q �� fB6ENpF,LT4 PRELIMINARY PLAT LANDSCAPE PLAN MERIDIAN- ID FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -42- E. Landscape Plan (date: 3/5/2025) 1. . - t v-; r- ,' . f - h 5f. i ROCKWELL GREENS SUBDIVISION fy enre PRELIMINARY PLAT LANDSCAPE PLAN MERIDIAN. 14) WK a Li FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -43- I � 11� Imr�l�Soria � Ira' I© i� � ;war�+` .�■�w; a��; �J.� 44?v imam I4�'���^�`..-rl�n'�..-�urx�a�...�sw4.a1�..�"�.+w�__•w. .�w.}.�.w�a.���.cti..,nix.-.r.mn r MM Ma11.0 milt lil IN } ; ! , OL X 35' o I IAN CITY BUFFER 39IRR.EASEMENT = w � oc = 2:1 SLOPE 6'PENCE UNMOWN FESCUE GRASS 2' A•--j 2' Sv GRAVEL ROADWAY EXISTING —T L pp 4' CREASON LATERAL a 22 GROUND d96 SLOPE #5 16' 12' 12' BERM RETAIL -w— r— aim 0 sitar P+u/f1.H6, -j .• .....�..�...�.ms..�o,...m ...W. ..e ref ...•. .�.. '�"��_,..a.�p_�����:� w varr�rw y rece _ Q vvr RAL rare n w u R '�•,�_� �» FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION—H-2025-0002) -45- F. Qualified Open Space Exhibit(date: 3/6/2025) r � . ROCKWELL GREENS qpe„spacer draft s US. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION—H-2025-0002) -46- G. Preliminary Plat(date: 3/6/2025) ROCKWE.LL GREENS PRELIMINARY PLAT U1_ DEYLII,LLC A PARTOF THE EAST 112 OF THE SOUTH EAST IH OF SEC-71ON 79,IR WNSHIP 4 MIRTH,RANGE I WEST,BOISE MERIDIAN M ERIDIAN,ABA LYIUNTY,IDAR) Sr—]LA Table cl Lcr wn�MAr z-I CA I VA CiH12A[.MIT_4 [Lq]1" f A'19 x SIFLMAP cl [11F]I lIR[111f1I V{I,9 A Z 0 _ �a� II'' I I LL I AM a v PIAH r n om I FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION-H-2025-0002) -47- r r i a wad == - - - - - _ IT _ . ------------------ray----------------------- ±� ~ ~ - 12 3-1 bi 1. 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SOI,F6�IR1'E]r}IBrF P' �7Tf prapanm 3%T.i pd.R 1 X!,FIPic �f F 2 �{ �3L9h7 ,+GVGOO"iG+H6 l long AWN �� ��l{YIIWI.S{WfCO1NLS,LQyf )CF2 FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(ROCKWELL GREENS SUBIDVISION—H-2025-0002) -53- E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Interagency Agreement for Water and Streetlight Construction/Roadway Construction - Ustick Road, Phyllis Canal to Owyhee Storm Widening FIRST AMENDMENT OF INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT FOR : WATER AND STREETLIGHT CONSTRUCTION / ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION USTICK ROAD , PHYLLIS CANAL TO OWYHEE STORM WIDENING PWST250008 MERIDIAN PROJECT NO . 11419 2 This FIRST AMENDMENT (" First Amendment" ) is made and entered into this day of ge, V&t 2025 , by and between the CITY OF NAMPA , a municipality organized under t a laws of the State of Idaho (" NAMPA" ) , and the CITY OF MERIDIAN , a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Idaho (" MERIDIAN " ) , regarding MERIDIAN Project No . 11419 . WHEREAS , on April 15 , 2025 , NAMPA and MERIDIAN entered into an agreement entitled Interagency Agreement for: Water and Streetlight Construction/ Roadway Construction Ustick Road, Phyllis Canal To Owyhee Storm Widening PWST250008 Meridian project no . 11419 ( "April 15 , 2025 Agreement" ) ; and WHEREAS , following completion of the bid process and additional commitments for payment of streetlight infrastructure from the Ada County Highway District ( "ACHD " ) , the amount owed from MERIDIAN to NAMPA under the April 15 , 2025 Agreement , and the infrastructure included , requires adjustment ; NOW , THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties , the Parties hereto agree as follows : A . Term modified . Section 1 ( c) of the April 15 , 2025 Agreement shall be modified to read as follows : c . Within thirty ( 30 ) days of receiving NAMPA ' s invoice , MERIDIAN shall pay to NAMPA the sum of $ 657 , 422 . 80 , which is 105 % of the bid amount ($ 626 , 136 . 00 ) of the MERIDIAN Infrastructure to be incorporated into NAMPA' s PROJECT . In addition to water infrastructure , the foregoing cost includes overhead , benefits , project administration costs ( public advertisement of the Project , supplying bid plans , supplying construction plans , preparing and holding the preconstruction meeting , generating monthly pay estimates and paying the Contractor, preparing change orders , maintaining construction project files ) , general construction project oversight , mobilization , traffic control , flagging , detours and weekly meetings . Be No Additional Provisions . The Parties agree that except as expressly modified by this First Amendment , all provisions of the original April 15 , 2025 Agreement shall remain in full force and effect . No other understanding , whether oral or written , whether made prior to or contemporaneously with this First Amendment shall be deemed to enlarge , limit or otherwise affect the operation of the April 15 , 2025 Agreement or this amendment thereto . Amendment to Interagency Agreement for Water and Streetlight Infrastructure Construction Page 1 IN WITNESS HEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this First Amendment on the day and year herein first written . ATTEST : CITY OF NAMPA BZvaotoo;4� ' B Q Charlene Tim Deborlah Kling City Clerk Mayor ATTEST : CITY OF MERIDIAN By By : Chris Johnson bent Sim ' on City Clerk Mayor STATE OF I DAHO ) ) : ss County of Canyon ) On this day of �CJ , 2025 , before me , a Notary Public , personally appeared Deborah Kling and Charlene Tim , know or identified to me to be the Mayor and Clerk , respectively , of the City of Nampa , who executed this instrument of behalf of said City , and acknowledged to me that such City executed the same . IN WITNESS � I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in thi` �,, above written . oil Lo �4 o 10?3� � P = � NOTARr� ' O S � � . ; Z Nota Public for Idaho c�:. •� PUBLIC � Residing at QjpMa. , Idaho �` '-:sUsF 'i5e;. '+�0 My Commission Expires : OOXI 1 ,F5 ( 2pZ� STATE OF IDAHA// OF '' Ti1Q111111% County of Ada ) On this 2 day of pj4gohi ur. 2025 , before me , a Notary Public , personally appeared Robert E . Simison and Chris Johnson , know or identified to me to be the Mayor and Clerk , respectively , of the City of Meridian , who executed this instrument of behalf of said City , and acknowledged to me that such City executed the same . IN WITNESS WHEREOF , I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written . C '- iA 7 t ENE WAY Notary Public for Idaho COMMISSION No. 07390 Residing at Myp) , Idaho NnT My Commission Expires : o� , n RY PUBLIC J F I DAHO Amendment to Interagency Agreement for Water and Streetlight Infrastructure Construction Page 2 E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Equipment Transfer Agreement Between the City of Meridian and the City of Garden City for Transfer of Special Weapons and Tactics Team Equipment RESOLUTION NO. 1216-25 BY THE COUNCIL: JACOBS, JORGENSEN, PAGE, AND RASMUSSEN A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF GARDEN CITY, IDAHO, AUTHORIZING AN EQUIPMENT TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Garden City and the City of Meridian have established a joint Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team to enhance public safety and law enforcement capabilities; and WHEREAS, the City of Meridian owns certain SWAT equipment, specifically a SWAT FM54 Avon gas mask and a SWAT Exfil SL3.0 M/L Team Wendy helmet with serial number S395200, which it desires to transfer to the City of Garden City; and WHEREAS, the City of Garden City owns certain equipment, specifically a Ford F-150 tonneau cover and truck vault, which it desires to transfer to the City of Meridian; and WHEREAS, both parties agree to release each other from any and all liability associated with the transfer of the equipment described above (the Equipment); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code, the City Council of Garden City is authorized to lease or transfer property not needed for city purposes upon terms deemed just and equitable; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Garden City has determined that the transfer of the Equipment is in the best interest of the City and its residents; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, IDAHO: SECTION 1: Authority. That City Council of Garden City hereby finds and declares that it is authorized under Idaho Code to transfer property not needed for city purposes upon terms deemed just and equitable. . SECTION 2: Equipment Transfer Agreement. That the City Council of Garden City hereby approves the Equipment Transfer Agreement between the Garden City Police Department and the Meridian Police Department, as described in this Resolution. The Equipment to be transferred includes: a) From the City of Meridian to the City of Garden City: One (1) SWAT FM54 Avon gas mask and one (1) SWAT Exfil SL3.0 M/L Team Wendy helmet with serial number S395200. b) From the City of Garden City to the City of Meridian: One (1) Ford F-150 tonneau cover and one (1) truck vault. RESOLUTION NO. 1216-25 1 SECTION 3: Liability Release. That the City Council of Garden City approves the mutual release of liability between the parties, whereby each party releases the other from any and all liability associated with the transfer of the Equipment. This release is consistent with Idaho law, which permits exculpatory clauses unless they violate public policy or involve gross negligence. SECTION 4: Procedural Compliance. That the City Council of Garden City confirms that this Resolution has been passed in compliance with Idaho Code, including the requirement for a majority vote by recorded oral roll call. SECTION 5: Effective Date. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED by the Council and APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Garden City, Idaho, this 25th day of August, 2025. ATTEST: APPROVED: r ►� /mil ,ry%1"?-� Lisa V. Leib''y, City le Joh Evans, Mayor Crrr,j� 0 ��s�tc sv YNEa� RESOLUTION NO. 1216-25 2 E IDIAN - GARDENCITY NESTLED BY THE RIVER EQUIPMENT TRANSFER AGREEMENT This EQUIPMENT TRANSFER AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into this 2nd day of September, 2025, between the City of Meridian and the City of Garden City, each a municipality organized under the laws of the State of Idaho. WHEREAS, Meridian City and Garden City have created a joint Special Weapons and Tactics ("SWAT") Team. WHEREAS, Meridian City owns a SWAT FM54 Avon gas mask and a SWAT Exfil SL3.0 M/L Team Wendy helmet with a serial number 5395200, and desires to transfer the equipment to Garden City. WHEREAS, Garden City owns a Ford F-150 tonneau cover and truck vault and desires to transfer the equipment to Meridian City. WHEREAS, both Parties agree to release the other from any and all liability associated with the transfer of equipment described above (the "Equipment"); NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated herein by this reference, and the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Parties agree to transfer the Equipment to the other, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 2. Each Party acknowledges that the other Party is not the manufacturer of the Equipment and as such is providing the equipment on as "as is" basis and makes no warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, regarding or relating to the products furnished or provided under this agreement. To the fullest extent allowed by law, the Parties specifically disclaim all implied warranties of title, merchantability, non-infringement, and fitness for a particular purpose (even if the other Party has been informed of such purpose). 3. The Parties recognize that there are certain risks inherent with used equipment and agree that it is in each Party's responsibility to ensure that users of the Equipment have appropriate training and any relevant certifications. 4. The Parties each release the other from any and all liability relating to the transfer of Equipment under this Agreement. The Parties each assume all liability and risk relating to their use of the transferred Equipment. Each party shall be responsible for its own acts EQUIPMENT TRANSFER AGREEMENT PAGE 1 and omissions and shall not be responsible for the acts and omissions of the other party. With respect to any claim or action arising out of any services performed under or pursuant to this Agreement, each party shall only be liable for payment of that portion of any and all claims, liabilities, costs, expenses, demands, settlements, or judgments resulting from the negligence, actions or omissions of itself and its employees, officials, volunteers, or agents. 5. Throughout the course of this Agreement, the Parties shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of Federal, State, and local governments. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho. This Agreement shall not become effective or binding until approved by the City Council of the City of Meridian. CITY OF MERIDIAN: By: Robert E. Simison, Mayor 9-2-2025 Attest: City Clerk 9-2-2025 GARDEN CITY: By: az' , n Evans, Mayor Attest y C erk CITY to i in r r4 6 BY SNEp� EQUIPMENT TRANSFER AGREEMENT PAGE 2 w IDIAN� AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Agreement for Use of Kleiner Park for Potato Days, by Potato Days LLC C� fIEN DL4,,A H �. MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL Request to Include Topic on the City Council Agenda From: Ali Breshears, Deputy City Attorney Meeting Date: September 2, 2025 Presenter: Bill Nary, City Attorney Estimated Time: 0.1 minutes Topic: Agreement for Use of Kleiner Park for Potato Days by Potato Days LLC Recommended Council Action: Please approve agreement and authorize Mayor to sign. Background: This agreement establishes terms and conditions of Potato Days LLC use of Kleiner Park for a special event on September 19 through September 21, 2025. AGREEMENT FOR USE OF KLEINER PARK FOR SPECIAL EVENT This Agreement for Use of Kleiner Park For Special Event (hereinafter"Agreement") is made this 2ndday of September, 2025 (the "Effective Date"), by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Idaho (hereinafter "City"), and Potato Days LLC a limited liability corporation organized under the laws of the State of Idaho (hereinafter"Organizer"). WHEREAS, City and Organizer are mutually interested in enhancing the Meridian community's quality of life by providing and supporting special event opportunities for members of the Meridian and greater communities; WHEREAS, City and Organizer recognize that publicly-held facilities are resources requiring heightened stewardship and protection; WHEREAS, Organizer has agreed to be responsible for any costs incurred by City in the course of the special event hosted by Organizer at Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park("Park"), located at 1900 N. Records Avenue, in Meridian, Idaho, September 19th through September 21St, 2025; and WHEREAS,the Meridian City Council finds that it is fiscally responsible and in the best interest of the community to enter into a contractual agreement establishing the terms and conditions of Organizer's use of Park; NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged and agreed, and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, and in consideration of the recitals above, which are incorporated herein, City and Organizer agree as follows: I.PERMISSION GRANTED. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, City hereby grants to Organizer permission to utilize Park at the time, place, and manner set forth in this Agreement and in City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit no. TUP-25-0122 (the "TUP") for a large-scale special event known as Agreement for Use of Kleiner Park For Special Event—Potato Days ("Event"). II.OBLIGATIONS OF ORGANIZER. A. Reasonable use. Organizer shall employ best efforts to ensure that its use of Park and Park facilities, amenities, infrastructure, and/or vegetation is appropriate and reasonable. Where Organizer's use of Park and Park facilities, infrastructure, and/or vegetation causes disproportionately excessive damage to same, Organizer shall reimburse City for the cost or proportionate cost of necessary repairs and/or replacement. Organizer shall exercise best efforts to see that any and all use of Park, to the extent reserved by Organizer, is in compliance with all laws and with City's policies regarding use of City parks and/or facilities, including, but not limited to,policies be adopted or enacted by the Director of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Department. AGREEMENT FOR USE OF KLEINER PARK FOR SPECIAL EVENT PAGE I B. Permitting. In addition to compliance with all terms and provisions of this Agreement, Organizer shall separately obtain and comply with each and all of the following permits, as required by law: 1. City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit for Large Scale Special Event; 2. Any and all applicable licenses,permits, inspections, and/or certifications from the Ada County Highway District; 3. Any and all applicable licenses,permits, inspections, and/or certifications from the Central District Health Department; 4. Any and all reservations, permits, and inspections required by the Meridian Parks and Recreation Department. C. Fees, costs. If staffing or extended hours are required for the protection of public safety or maintenance of Park due to Event, Organizer shall reimburse City for all staffing costs within fourteen(14) days of City's invoice for such costs. If Organizer fails to timely reimburse City pursuant to such invoice, the City may decline to provide extra-duty personnel staffing, decline to reserve City facilities,release Organizer's reservations of City facilities for the Event, or decline to allow the subsequent use of City facilities for Event or any iteration thereof. D. Time and place. The permission extended under this Agreement shall apply to the areas of Park detailed on the event site plan approved by City under City of the TUP: 1. Setup on September 18, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ("Event Opening"). 2. On-site security personnel from completion of set-up on September 18, 2025, overnight and until event opening on September 20, 2025. 3. Event open to the public on September 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4. Event open to the public on September 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 5. On-site security personnel from Event Opening to Event Closing on September 21, 2025. 6. Tear-down on September 21, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on September 21, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7. Tear-down shall be completed before September 22, 2025 at 10:00 p.m. ("Event Closing"). Pursuant to City Code, Park shall be closed between dusk and dawn, except for overnight security personnel in the vendor area of the Event as permitted by Order of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Department Director, set forth in this Agreement. E. Manner. The permission extended under this Agreement shall be subject to all terms and conditions as set forth in this Agreement, in City of the TUP, and in any applicable laws and policies, including, without limitation, the Meridian Parks and Recreation Event Planners' Handbook. Such terms and conditions shall include,but shall not be limited to, the following: 1. The public must have general access to all areas of Park at all times during the event, so long as such access does not unduly interfere with Organizer's use of Park for Event. 2. Driving or parking vehicles on non-designated driving or parking surfaces shall be prohibited. AGREEMENT FOR USE OF KLEINER PARK FOR SPECIAL EVENT PAGE 2 3. Where activities or equipment related to Event damage or destroy turf, landscaping, sprinklers, or other Park infrastructure or facilities, or otherwise require City to incur additional expenses, Organizer shall reimburse City for all costs of repair,replacement, or expense within fourteen (14) days of City's invoice for such costs. 4. The Director of the Parks and Recreation Department,under the authority granted to him by Meridian City Code section 5-1-4(W)(1), shall, and hereby does, order that the Park closing time shall be waived as to overnight security personnel for the Event. Security personnel for the Event may remain in the Park after park closure from Event Opening until Event Closing. 5. Organizer shall make every effort to provide and maintain access to Event for persons with disabilities. 6. No smoking shall be allowed in Park, except in designated parking areas. 7. Used water, grease, charcoal, and other materials and supplies must be carried out of Park at the conclusion of Event and properly disposed of pursuant to the requirements of the Idaho Food Code. Used water, grease, charcoal, and other materials and supplies shall not be disposed of at Park. 8. Organizer is authorized to post signs for the purpose of identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to Event as represented and approved in the TUP. Organizer acknowledges that the permission extended by City under this Agreement to post signs shall extend only to the locations approved in the TUP, and that it is unlawful to post a sign identifying,promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to Event without the permission of the owner of such property. Organizer shall remove all signs identifying,promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to Event by Event Closing. 9. Organizer shall provide a medical services station at Event. Such station shall be clearly marked and accessible to all Event participants. At least two (2)personnel trained and certified to provide first aid shall be at the Event and available if needed at all times. F. Insurance. Organizer shall submit to City proof of an insurance policy issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in Idaho protecting Organizer, Organizer's employees, and Organizer's agents from all claims for damages to property and bodily injury, including death, which may arise during or in connection with Event, including Event set-up and tear-down. Such insurance shall name City as an additionally insured party, and shall afford at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00)per person bodily injury, one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence bodily injury, and one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence property damage. The limits of insurance shall not be deemed a limitation of the covenants to indemnify and save and hold harmless City as set forth in this Agreement or any permit. If City becomes liable for an amount in excess of the insurance limits herein provided due to the actions or omissions of Organizer or any Organizer employee, agent, contractor, official, officer, servant, guest, and/or invitee, or any participant in or observer of Event or related activities, Organizer covenants and agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless City from and for all such losses, claims, actions, or judgments for damages or liability to persons or property. AGREEMENT FOR USE OF KLEINER PARK FOR SPECIAL EVENT PAGE 3 III.OBLIGATIONS OF CITY. A. Facility operation. Except as otherwise set forth herein, City shall provide general maintenance, mowing, irrigation, and custodial services with regard to Park facilities, infrastructure, and vegetation. City shall provide all necessary utilities and services to Park facilities, including, but not limited to, electricity,potable water, sewage service, and/or typical waste and refuse removal. City shall cause the repair and/or replacement of any and all Park facilities, infrastructure, and/or vegetation that are physically damaged by acts of nature. To the extent that the cause of damage is attributable to Event activities, Organizer shall be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement. B. Primary Source of Contact for City. City shall provide Organizer the name, e-mail address, and telephone number of specific City personnel (hereinafter"City Contact") who shall serve as City's primary contact between City and Organizer for all day-to-day matters regarding set-up, operation, and tear-down of in Park. City Contact for Event shall be: City Contact: Skyler Cook, Recreation Coordinator Meridian Parks and Recreation Department E-mail: scook@meridiancity.org Office Phone: 208-888-3579 IV.GENERAL PROVISIONS. A. Notice. Communication between Organizer and the City Contact regarding day-to-day matters shall occur via e-mail or telephone. All other notices required to be given by either of the parties hereto shall be in writing and be deemed communicated when personally served, or mailed in the United States mail, or via e-mail, addressed as follows: City: Organizer: City of Meridian Potato Days LLC Attn: City Clerk c/o Thomas and Jessi Watson 33 E. Broadway Avenue 5917 N. Cosworth Place Meridian, Idaho 83642 Boise, ID 83713 cityclerk@meridiancity.org events@tallyhoidaho.com B. Public park. The parties hereto expressly acknowledge that Park is a public space, the management and scheduling of which shall at all times be within the sole purview of City. City shall have the right to allow the use of Park, and close all or any portion of Park, for any and all purposes and under any and all conditions. C. No right to exclude conveyed. Any exclusive use granted to Organizer by this Agreement shall include neither the right to exclude any law-abiding person from Park where such person is not interfering with Organizer's use thereof, nor the right to interfere with any person's concurrent, lawful use of Park where such concurrent use does not conflict or interfere with Organizer's use. At all times Organizer shall be on an equal footing with the general public regarding its use of Park. Organizer shall exercise any exclusive use granted AGREEMENT FOR USE OF KLEINER PARK FOR SPECIAL EVENT PAGE 4 by this Agreement only in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and in accordance with any and all applicable laws and City policies. D. Assignment. Organizer shall not assign or sublet all or any portion of Organizer's interest in this Agreement or any privilege or right hereunder, either voluntarily or involuntarily, without the prior written consent of City. This Agreement and each and all of the terms and conditions hereof shall apply to and are binding upon the respective organizations, legal representative, successors, and assigns of the parties. E. No agency. Neither Organizer nor Organizer's employees, agents, contractors, officials, officers, servants, guests, and/or invitees shall be considered agents of City in any manner or for any purpose whatsoever in their use and occupancy of Park. F. Indemnification. Organizer and each and all of Organizer's employees, agents, contractors, officials, officers, servants, guests, and/or invitees, including any and all participants in Event or related activities, shall indemnify and save and hold harmless City from and for any and all losses, claims, actions,judgments for damages, or injury to persons or property and losses and expenses caused or incurred by Organizer or any Organizer employee, agent, contractor, official, officer, servant, guest, and/or invitee, or any participant in or observer of Organizer programming, at or in its use of Park or any lack of maintenance or repair thereon and not caused by or arising out of the tortious conduct of City. G. No warranty. City makes no warranty or promise as to the condition, safety, usefulness, or habitability of the premises; Organizer accepts Park for use as is,both at the Effective Date of this Agreement and throughout the course of Event and all related activities. H. Compliance with laws. In performing the scope of services required hereunder, City and Organizer shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of Federal, State, and local governments. I. Attorney Fees. Should any litigation be commenced between the parties hereto concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to any other relief as may be granted, to court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. This provision shall be deemed to be a separate contract between the parties and shall survive any default, termination or forfeiture of this Agreement. J. Time of the essence. The parties shall fulfill obligations described in this Agreement in a timely manner, as set forth herein. The parties acknowledge and agree that time is strictly of the essence with respect to this Agreement, and that the failure to timely perform any of the obligations hereunder shall constitute a default of this Agreement. K. Termination. 1. Grounds. Grounds for termination of this Agreement shall include,but shall not be limited to: an act or omission which breaches any term of this Agreement; an act of nature or other unforeseeable event which precludes or makes impossible the performance of the terms of this Agreement; or a change in or occurrence of AGREEMENT FOR USE OF KLEINER PARK FOR SPECIAL EVENT PAGE 5 circumstances that renders the performance by either parry a detriment to the public health, safety, or welfare. 2. Process. City may terminate this Agreement by providing twenty-four(24)hours notice of intention to terminate. Such notice shall include a description of the breach or circumstances providing grounds for termination. A twenty-four(24)hour cure period shall commence upon provision of the notice of intention to terminate. If, upon the expiration of such cure period, cure of the breach or circumstances providing grounds for termination has not occurred, this Agreement shall be terminated upon mailing or e- mailing of notice of termination. L. Breach. Any act or omission by either party which breaches any term of this Agreement may provide grounds for termination. In the event of breach, the City may also decline to provide extra-duty personnel staffing, decline to reserve City facilities, release existing reservations of City facilities, or decline to allow the subsequent use of City facilities for Event or any iteration thereof. M. Construction and severability. If any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other part of this Agreement so long as the remainder of the Agreement is reasonably capable of completion. N. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes any and all other agreements or understandings, oral or written, whether previous to the execution hereof or contemporaneous herewith. O. Applicable law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho. P. Approval required. This Agreement shall not become effective or binding until approved by both Organizer and by Meridian City Council. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties shall cause this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers to be effective as of the day and year first above written. ORGANIZER: BY. Inug 20,20 81]:33:38 MOn Jessi Watson Potato Days LLC CITY OF MERIDIAN: Attest: BY: Robert E. Simison, Mayor 9-2-2025 Chris Johnson, City Clerk 9-2-2025 AGREEMENT FOR USE OF KLEINER PARK FOR SPECIAL EVENT PAGE 6 w IDIAN� AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Authorize Procurement Manager to sign Purchase Order to DuBois Chemicals for Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5%for the Water Department for the Not-to-Exceed amount of $218,000 as the second Purchase Order issued for Fiscal Year 2025 C� fIEN DL4,,A H �. MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL Request to Include Topic on the City Council Agenda From: Sandra Ramirez, Procurement Div. Meeting Date: September 2, 2025 Presenter: N/A Estimated Time: 0.00 Topic: FY25 Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% Chemicals Purchase Order Recommended Council Action: Authorize Procurement Manager to sign Purchase Order to DuBois Chemicals for Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% for the Water Department for the Not-to-Exceed amount of$218,000 as the second PO issued for fiscal year 2025. Background: The Purchase Order is in association with the approved contract dated September 11, 2024. 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Laurelei McVey I Public Works Director WE II7 From: Connie Moon <cmoon@meridiancity.org> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2025 2:04 PM To: Laurelei McVey<Imcvey@meridiancity.org> Cc: Alexander Freitag<afreitag@meridiancity.org>; Dennis Teller<dteller@meridiancity.org>; Travis Kissire <tkissire@meridiancity.org> Subject: Water Chemicals Overspend Request Hi, Laurelei! Attached is a Water overspend request for chemicals. With a month and a half left in FY25,Water production is needing more chlorine to get them through the fiscal year. With chlorine costs having gone up by more than 12%for this fiscal,they are currently over budget by$44K and expect to need approx.$173K more to finish up the fiscal year. The overspend ask is$218K. Please review this request and ask questions/give your approval. Thank you -Connie Connie R. Moon/Utilities Analyst City of Meridian I Public Works Department 33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)898-5500 1 Fax: (208)898-9551 �fE II7R� Built for Business, Designed for Living 1©©E 3 All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in regards to both release and retention,and maybe released upon request,unless exempt from disclosure bylaw E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Ada County Highway District Draft Five Year Plan: 2026-2030 ACHD Five Year Plan, 2025 nd September 2Meridian City Council Update Staff Observations of Changes and no indication as to why.analysis. Locust Grove in FYP but not Meridian, City requested Locust Grove and Meridian east/west arterial construction @ interchanges.16 opening and -Coordination needed on SHAmity dropped out of FYP.downgraded (only the RR XING).Black Cat, Franklin / Cherry: Advanced but also Top 6 roads/intersections ~somewhere~ in FYP. Top 10 CIP Priorities: ACHD Draft Revisions 10Ustick Rd and Venable LnNPNPNPFutureFutureFutureInstall full signal or roundabout. 9Ten Mile Rd / Cherry Ln2029-2028TBDTBDFutureFutureFutureleft turn lanes.Widen intersection. Intersection improvements to include dual 8Locust Grove Rd Victory Rd, Meridian Rd / 2028-2027TBDTBDFutureFutureFutureside of Victory Rd adjacent to County outparcel.pedestrian infrastructure. Complete sidewalk/MUP on the south Widen Victory Rd to 3 lanes. Include preferential bike and 7/ Victory RdLocust Grove Rd, Amity Rd NPNPNPFutureFutureFutureInc lude pedestrian crossings at Palermo and Wrightwood. for up to 5 lanes, with curb, gutter and pedestrian/bike facilities. Widen Locust Grove Rd to a minimum 3 lanes, with preservation 6Grove RdAmity Rd and Locust 2024-20232030-2029TBD2027-20232030TBDdirections.lane roadways in all -future widening to accommodate 5Construct interim signalized intersection with preservation for 5Linder RdUstick Rd, Ten Mile Rd / 2023-2022202520262023-202220252026facilities. Widen Ustick Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike 4Rd / Eagle RdVictory Rd, Locust Grove 2028-2027TBDTBD2030-2029TBDTBDpedestrian infrastructure.Widen Victory Rd to 3 lanes. Include preferential bike and 3Grove RdFairview Ave and Locust 2023-2020202420292023-202020252028Widen intersection.2Ave / Ustick RdLocust Grove Rd, Fairview 2029-2028TBDTBD2029-20282030TBDChateau Dr. pedestrian/bike facilities. Consider enhanced crossing at Widen Locust Grove Rd to 3, 4 or 5 lanes with curb, gutter and 1Franklin RdLinder Rd, Overland Rd / 2024-20222025-20242027-20262024-20222025-20242027-2026between ACHD and ITD.accordance with the 2016 CIP. Project would be a joint project overpass, including curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes in 84 -lane I-Widen Linder Rd to 5 lanes and construct a new 4Priority2025 Agency Project NameDesign YRROW YRConst YRDesignDraft REVISED. Draft ROWREVISED . ConstDraft REVISED. Agency Project Description Top 10 Safety Priorities: ACHD Draft Revisions 10SignalPalermo Dr Pedestrian Locust Grove Rd and 2023-2022202420282023-202220242027at Locust Grove Rd.Install an enhanced pedestrian signal and lighting on the north side of Palermo Dr 9Grove Rd / Red Horse WayMcMillan Rd, Locust 2026202820292025N/A2025and Red Horse Way.Complete sidewalk gap on the north side of McMillan Rd, between Locust Grove Rd 8Washington St.W 7th St, Cedarburg Dr to 2023-202220242025DoneDoneDoneMiddle School/8th St.path at Meridian -sidewalk from the south and east from connecting to the microInstall sidewalk to fix gap on NW 7th St. This gap prevents connection from the 7Pedestrian Crossing Pine Ave and W. 1st St NPNPNP2026N/A2026Pine Ave at W 01st St to improve access to Meridian Elementary School.Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing (rectangular rapid flashing beacon) on 603rd St Bower St, Meridian Rd / E. 2030-2029TBDTBDFutureFutureFutur eand E. 03rd St.Complete sidewalks and add wayfinding signage on Bower St, between Meridian Rd 5Pedestrian CrossingMain St and King Street N/ATBD20262026N/A2026northbound has 3 lanes and creates a safety concern.Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Main St at King Street. Main Street 4Linder RdMcMillan Rd, Ten Mile Rd / 2030-2029TBDTBD20292030TBDconstruct concurrently. near Hunter Elementary (near Palatine Way). See Priority #18 below; please Way and Wild Goose Way. City requests a pedestrian crossing across McMillan City requests detached concrete sidewalk with curbing between Goddard Creek 3StCrossing, 625' N/O Aviator Black Cat Rd Railroad 2028N/A2029alternative to keep traffic flowing, while also maintaining safety.Reconfigure the railroad crossing to remove stop signs and replace them with an 2Carlton Ave (Phase 1)East 03rd St, Franklin Rd / 2026-20252027TBD202820292030Downtown Meridian Neighborhood Plan.improved UPRR crossing, from Franklin Rd to Carlton Ave in accordance with the Construct streetscape improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalk, and 1Rd, Victory Rd / Kodiak Dr)Overland Rd (Stoddard Stoddard Rd, Victory Rd / 20232027TBD20232026202727). Bike lanes may be replaced by a pathway per the Bike Master Plan Update.-pedestrian crossing (pedestrian hybrid beacon) at Victory and Stoddard (CM214attached sidewalks and bike lanes. Project includes bridge #2085 and an enhanced lanes, 7' -Reconstruct Stoddard Rd, between Victory Rd and Overland Rd to 3Priority2025 Agency Project NameYRDesign ROW YRYRConst DesignDraft REV. ROWDraft REV. ConstDraft REV. Agency Project Description Draft FYP CIP & Safety Construction Projects 2SafetyEast 03rd St, Franklin Rd / Carlton Ave (Phase 1)202820292030North Meridian3SafetyBlack Cat Rd Railroad Crossing, 625' N/O Aviator St2028N/A2029North Meridian10SafetyLocust Grove Rd and Palermo Dr Pedestrian Signal202220242027North Meridian1SafetyStoddard Rd, Victory Rd / Overland Rd (Stoddard Rd, Victory Rd / Kodiak Dr)202320262027South Meridian7SafetyPine Ave and W. 1st St Pedestrian Crossing 2026N/A2026North Meridian5SafetyMain St and King Street Pedestrian Crossing2026N/A2026North Meridian9SafetyMcMi llan Rd, Locust Grove Rd / Red Horse Way2025N/A2025North Meridian39CIPLinder Rd, Chinden Blvd (US 20/26) / SH 44 (State St) 202620282030Eagle, North Meridian61CIPLake Hazel, Eagle / Cloverdale202220242029Boise, South Meridian41CIPMcMillan Rd and Black Cat Rd202420282028North Meridian40CIPFairview Ave, Locust Grove Rd / SH 55 (Eagle Rd)202020252028North Meridian3CIPFairview Ave and Locust Grove Rd202020252028North Meridian50CIPUstick Rd, McDermott Rd / Black Cat Rd202420262027North MeridianITD46CIPUstick Rd and McDermott Rd 202420262027North MeridianITD43CIPFranklin Rd and McDermott Rd202420262027North MeridianITD38CIPFranklin Rd, McDermott Rd / Black Cat Rd202420262027North MeridianITD1CIPLinder Rd, Overland Rd / Franklin Rd202220242026North and South MeridianMeridian, ITD5CIPUstick Rd, Ten Mile Rd / Linder Rd202220252026North MeridianRanking2025 ProgramAgency Project NameYRDesign ROW YRConst YRAreaPartnersFunding Transportation Commission Recommendation#9, Ten Mile / Cherry.#8, Victory, Meridian / Locust Grove.ready for additional funding.The following projects should be designed and shelf Add to Programming: Potential Talking Points in Letter to ACHD discussed)Linder, Pine to Ustick in ROW (as (except #1)FYP. CP Projects advancing nicely Top 6 roads/intersections somewhere in (Complete)Eagle/Lake Hazel and to Amity Ustick, BC to Ten Mile (Complete)ThanksMeridian projectsUse new impact fees (proposed) on Meridian first still needed.Analysis on investing on Locust Grove or should be open)16 -improvements with ITD (late 2026 SHCoordinate Ustick and Franklin construction, capacity, etc.)84. Few projects (design, -south of Iimpact fees generated -South Meridian #8/9)Request more shelf ready designs ( e.g. Many projects moved entirely out of FYP. Requests Top 10 City Priorities, CIP (Roads and Intersection)10Ustick Rd and Venable LnInstall full signal or roundabout. FutureFutureFuture9Ten Mile Rd / Cherry LnWiden intersection. Intersection improvements to include dual left turn lanes.FutureFutureFuture8Locust Grove Rd Victory Rd, Meridian Rd / sidewalk/MUP on the south side of Victory Rd adjacent to County outparcel.Widen Victory Rd to 3 lanes. Include preferential bike and pedestrian infrastructure. Complete FutureFutureFuture7Victory RdLocust Grove Rd, Amity Rd / and pedestrian/bike facilities. Include pedestrian crossings at Palermo and Wrightwood. Widen Locust Grove Rd to a minimum 3 lanes, with preservation for up to 5 lanes, with curb, gutter FutureFutureFuture6Amity Rd and Locust Grove Rdlane roadways in all directions.-Construct interim signalized intersection with preservation for future widening to accommodate 52027-20232030TBD5RdUstick Rd, Ten Mile Rd / Linder Widen Ustick Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. 2023-2022202520264Eagle RdVictory Rd, Locust Grove Rd / Widen Victory Rd to 3 lanes. Include preferential bike and pedestrian infrastructure.2030-2029TBDTBD3RdFairview Ave and Locust Grove Widen intersection.2023-2020202520282/ Ustick RdLocust Grove Rd, Fairview Ave enhanced crossing at Chateau Dr. Widen Locust Grove Rd to 3, 4 or 5 lanes with curb, gutter and pedestrian/bike facilities. Consider 2029-20282030TBD1Franklin RdLinder Rd, Overland Rd / ACHD and ITD.sidewalk, and bike lanes in accordance with the 2016 CIP. Project would be a joint project between 84 overpass, including curb, gutter, -lane I-Widen Linder Rd to 5 lanes and construct a new 42024-20222025-20242027-2026Ranking2025 Agency Project NameAgency Project DescriptionDesign YRROW YRConst YR Top 10 City Priorities, (Safety & Compliance Programs)10Dr Pedestrian SignalLocust Grove Rd and Palermo Rd.Install an enhanced pedestrian signal and lighting on the north side of Palermo Dr at Locust Grove 2023-2022202420279/ Red Horse WayMcMillan Rd, Locust Grove Rd Way.Complete sidewalk gap on the north side of McMillan Rd, between Locust Grove Rd and Red Horse 2025N/A20258Washing ton St.W 7th St, Cedarburg Dr to path at Meridian Middle School/8th St.-south and east from connecting to the microInstall sidewalk to fix gap on NW 7th St. This gap prevents connection from the sidewalk from the DoneDoneDone7Pedestrian Crossing Pine Ave and W. 1st St St to improve access to Meridian Elementary School.Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing (rectangular rapid flashing beacon) on Pine Ave at W 01st 2026N/A20266St Bower St, Meridian Rd / E. 03rd Complete sidewalks and add wayfinding signage on Bower St, between Meridian Rd and E. 03rd St.FutureFutureFuture5Pedestrian CrossingMain St and King Street lanes and creates a safety concern.Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Main St at King Street. Main Street northbound has 3 2026N/A20264Linder RdMcMillan Rd, Ten Mile Rd / Palatine Way). See Priority #18 below; please construct concurrently. Goose Way. City requests a pedestrian crossing across McMillan near Hunter Elementary (near City requests detached concrete sidewalk with curbing between Goddard Creek Way and Wild 20292030TBD3Crossing, 625' N/O Aviator StBlack Cat Rd Railroad traffic flowing, while also maintaining safety.Reconfigure the railroad crossing to remove stop signs and replace them with an alternative to keep 2028N/A20292Carlton Ave (Phase 1)East 03rd St, Franklin Rd / Neighborhood Plan.crossing, from Franklin Rd to Carlton Ave in accordance with the Downtown Meridian Construct streetscape improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalk, and improved UPRR 2028202920301Victory Rd / Kodiak Dr)Overland Rd (Stoddard Rd, Stoddard Rd, Victory Rd / the Bike Master Plan Update.27). Bike lanes may be replaced by a pathway per -hybrid beacon) at Victory and Stoddard (CM214and bike lanes. Project includes bridge #2085 and an enhanced pedestrian crossing (pedestrian lanes, 7' attached sidewalks -202320262027Ranking2025 Agency Project NameAgency Project DescriptionDesign YRROW YRConst YR C�/ ((IE R �AH I.IDIAN4,, MEMO TO MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL From: Caleb Hood, Deputy Director Community Meeting Date: September 2, 2025 Development and Brian McClure, Long- range Planning Supervisor Topic: DRAFT ACHD 2026-2030 Five Year Plan, Summer Update Review Introduction On August 13, 2025, the Ada County Highway District Board of Commissioners approved release of a draft of the FY2026-2030 Five Year Plan (FYP) for public review and comment. The FYP contains roadway, intersection, bridge, maintenance and other capital transportation improvements ACHD intends to complete over the next five-to-seven years. As part of the Commission review, they noted that the FYP includes consideration for: • Project cost escalation; Programming focus on accelerating high-ranked partner requests into construction years • Review of projects for compliance with new State laws; • $19.8 million in strategic initiative funding; • $18.4 million in federal funding (Build Grant); and • DOES NOT include higher impact fees from the draft Capital Improvement Plan. The attached spreadsheet shows the City's 2025 priorities and how they fared in the development of the ACHD 2026-2030 FYP. This spreadsheet was received by the City on August 22, 2025 and was shared with the Meridian Transportation Commission (TC) which will be reviewing and discussing during a special meeting on August 28th. City Staff will carry-forward comments, concerns or commendations the TC has to the Council during the September 2nd workshop. Request City Staff requests the Mayor and Council's review of the project status as proposed by ACHD for the FYP (see attached spreadsheet). If Council deems appropriate, Staff will prepare a letter from the City to ACHD, commenting on the FYP. ACHD has requested that comments be received by September loth. It is anticipated that the ACHD Commission will review public comment on October 81h and approve the FYP on October 22"d If you'd like more information on the ACHD FYP, here is the website: https://engage.achdidaho.org/ five-year-plan-2026-2030 Meridian ACHD FYP Priorities Roads and Intersections Current IFYWP Status 1 1 Linder Rd,Overland Rd/ Widen Linder Rd to 5 lanes and construct a new 4-lane 1- 2022-2024 2024-2025 2026-2027 Project programmed for construction in Linder Rd,Overland Rd/Franklin Rd RCO207 CIP Meridian Franklin Rd 84 overpass,including curb,gutter,sidewalk,and bike 2026-2027. lanes in accordance with the 2016 CIP.Project would be a joint project between ACHD and ITD. 2 2 Locust Grove Rd,Fairview Ave/ Widen Locust Grove Rd to 3,4 or 5 lanes with curb, 2028-2029 2030 TBD Project programmed for a concept study in Locust Grove Rd,Fairview Ave/Ustick Rd 200447 CIP Meridian Ustick Rd gutter and pedestrian/bike facilities.Consider enhanced 2026-2027. crossing at Chateau Dr. 3 3 Fairview Ave and Locust Grove Widen intersection. 2020-2023 2025 2028 Project programmed for construction in Fairview Ave and Locust Grove Rd IN211-05 CIP Meridian Rd 2028. 4 4 Victory Rd,Locust Grove Rd/ Widen Victory Rd to 3 lanes.Include preferential bike 2029-2030 TBD TBD Project programmed for a concept study in Victory Rd,Locust Grove Rd/Eagle Rd 200450 CIP Meridian Eagle Rd and pedestrian infrastructure. 2028. 5 5 Ustick Rd,Ten Mile Rd/Linder Widen Ustick Rd to 5 lanes with curb,gutter,and 2022-2023 2025 2026 Project programmed for construction in Ustick Rd,Ten Mile Rd/Linder Rd RD207-24 CIP Meridian Rd pedestrian/bike facilities. 2026. 6 6 Amity Rd and Locust Grove Rd Construct interim signalized intersection with 2023-2027 2030 TBD Project programmed to finalize design in Amity Rd and Locust Grove Rd 203789 CIP Meridian preservation for future widening to accommodate 5- 2027. lane roadways in all directions. 7 7 Locust Grove Rd,Amity Rd/ Widen Locust Grove Rd to a minimum 3 lanes,with Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Locust Grove Rd,Amity Rd/Victory Rd 200614 CIP Meridian Victory Rd preservation for up to 5 lanes,with curb,gutter and possible inclusion into future FYP updates. pedestrian/bike facilities.Include pedestrian crossings at Palermo and Wrightwood. 8 8 Victory Rd,Meridian Rd/Locust Widen Victory Rd to 3 lanes. Include preferential bike Future Future Future Project delayed to future awaiting Victory Rd,SH 69(Meridian Rd)/Locust 200462 CIP Meridian Grove Rd and pedestrian infrastructure.Complete sidewalk/MUP funding/prioritization elevation Grove Rd on the south side of Victory Rd adjacent to County outparcel. 9 9 Ten Mile Rd/Cherry Ln Widen intersection.Intersection improvements to Future Future Future Project delayed to future awaiting Cherry Ln and Ten Mile Rd 200317 CIP Meridian include dual left turn lanes. funding/prioritization elevation 10 10 Ustick Rd and Venable Ln Install full signal or roundabout. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Ustick Rd and Venable Ln 202859 CIP Meridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 11 11 Eagle Rd/Overland Rd Widen intersection.Intersection improvements to Future Future Future Project delayed to future awaiting Overland Rd and Eagle Rd 200319 CIP Meridian include dual left turn lanes. funding/prioritization elevation 12 12 Locust Grove Rd,Ustick Rd/ Widen Locust Grove Rd to 3,4 or 5 lanes;preserve for 5 Future Future Future Project delayed to future awaiting Locust Grove Rd,Ustick Rd/McMillan Rd 200405 CIP Meridian McMillan Rd lanes,with curb,gutter,and pedestrian/bike facilities. funding/prioritization elevation Project should include an enhanced crossing(pedestrian hybrid beacon)on Locust Grove Road at Heritage Park Street;access for Meridian Technical Charter High School. 13 13 McMillan Rd,Meridian Rd/ Widen McMillan Rd up to 5-lanes with curb,gutter, Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for McMillan Rd,Meridian Rd/Locust Grove Rd 200406 CIP Meridian Locust Grove Rd sidewalk,and bike/pedestrian facilities. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 14 14 McMillan Rd,Linder Rd/ Widen McMillan Rd up to 5-lanes with curb,gutter, Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for McMillan Rd,Linder Rd/SH 69(Meridian 200451 CIP Meridian Meridian Rd sidewalk,and bike/pedestrian facilities. I possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Rd) Page 1 of 8 15 15 Meridian Rd,Ustick Rd/ Widen Meridian Rd to 31 4 or 5 lanes;preserve for 5 Future Future Future Project delayed to future awaiting Meridian Rd,Ustick Rd/McMillan Rd 200407 CIP Meridian McMillan Rd lanes,with curb,gutter,and pedestrian/bike facilities. funding/prioritization elevation Project should include an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Meridian Rd at/near Settlers Park entrance and Sundance Subdivision micropath. 16 16 Linder Rd,Cherry Ln/Ustick Rd Widen Linder Rd to include curb,gutter and In the Pipeline 2026-Future In the Pipeline Project programmed for early acquisition of Linder Rd,Pine Ave/Ustick Rd RD209-15 CIP Meridian pedestrian/bike facilities. Include preferential bike and ROW starting in 2026.Concept complete in pedestrian infrastructure with wayfinding signage. 2024. 17 17 Amity Rd,Meridian Rd/Locust Widen Amity Rd to minimum 3 lanes with preservation 2023-2024 In the Pipeline In the Pipeline Project delayed to future awaiting Amity Rd,SH 69(Meridian Rd)/Locust 200627 CIP Meridian Grove Rd for up to 5 lanes.Include preferential bike and funding/prioritization elevation Grove Rd pedestrian infrastructure for Mary McPherson elementary school. 18 18 Cherry Ln and Black Cat Rd Widen intersection.Address transition from bike-lane Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Cherry Ln and Black Cat Rd 200559 CIP Meridian to/from MUP. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 19 19 Black Cat,Franklin to Cherry Widen Black Cat Rd with curb,gutter and Future Future Future Project delayed to future awaiting Black Cat Rd,Franklin Rd/Cherry Ln 200638 CIP Meridian pedestrian/bike facilities.An interim help could be funding/prioritization elevation improvements north of Franklin to the RR tracks near COMPASS school. 20 20 Cherry Ln and McDermott Rd Widen intersection. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Cherry Ln and McDermott Rd Roundabout 102500 CIP Meridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 21 21 Cherry Ln,Black Cat Rd/ Widen Cherry Ln with curb,gutter,sidewalk,and Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Cherry Ln,McDermott Rd/Black Cat Rd 209009 CIP Meridian McDermott Rd bike/pedestrian facilities. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 22 22 Ustick Rd and Black Cat Rd Widen intersection. Complete Complete Complete Project programmed to be constructed in Ustick Rd and Black Cat Rd IN202-09 CIP Meridian 2025. 23 23 Ustick,Black Cat to Ten Mile Widen Ustick Rd to 5 lanes with curb,gutter,and Complete Complete Complete Project programmed to finalize construction Ustick Rd,Black Cat Rd/Ten Mile Rd 200919 CIP Meridian pedestrian/bike facilities. in 2025. 24 24 Fairview Ave,SH 55(Eagle Rd)/ Widen Fairview Ave with curb,gutter,sidewalk,and Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Fairview Ave,SH 55(Eagle Rd)/Cloverdale 200395 CIP Meridian Cloverdale Rd bike/pedestrian facilities. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Rd 25 25 Fairview Ave,Meridian Rd/ Widen Fairview Ave with curb,gutter,sidewalk,and Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Fairview Ave,Meridian Rd/Locust Grove 200398 CIP Meridian Locust Grove Rd bike/pedestrian facilities. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Rd 26 26 Ten Mile Rd,Amity Rd/Victory Widen Ten Mile Rd with curb,gutter,sidewalk,and Future Future Future Defer. Operating at a LOS D or better. Ten Mile Rd,Amity Rd/Victory Rd 200437 CIP Meridian Rd bike/pedestrian facilities. Reevaluate as conditions change. 27 27 Linder,Pine/Cherry Widen Linder Rd to include curb,gutter and TBD 2026-Future TBD Project programmed for early acquisition of Linder Rd,Pine Ave/Ustick Rd RD209-15 CIP Meridian pedestrian/bike facilities.Include preferential bike and ROW starting in 2026.Concept complete in pedestrian infrastructure with wayfinding signage 2024. (several nearby and directly adjacent schools). 28 28 McMillan Rd and Star Rd Widen intersection. Future Future Future Defer. Operating at a LOS D or better. McMillan Rd and Star Rd 200587 CIP Meridian Reevaluate as conditions change. 29 29 Amity Rd and Linder Rd Widen intersection. Future Future Future Defer. Operating at a LOS D or better. Amity Rd and Linder Rd 200311 CIP Meridian Reevaluate as conditions change. 30 30 Amity Rd and Black Cat Rd Widen intersection. Future Future Future Defer. Operating at a LOS D or better. Amity Rd and Black Cat Rd 200297 CIP Meridian Reevaluate as conditions change. Page 2 of 8 31 31 Cherry Ln and Linder Rd Widen intersection. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Cherry Ln and Linder Rd 200321 CIP Meridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 32 32 Pine,Linder to Meridian Widen the entire segment to 3-travel lanes with curb, Future Future Future Project would require the removal of on- Pine Ave,Linder Rd/Meridian Rd 102503 CIP Meridian gutter,sidewalks and/or multi-use or mixed-use street parking for existing homes. To be bikeway. evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. 33 33 Meridian Rd,McMillan Rd/ Widen Meridian Rd to 3,4 or 5 lanes;preserve for 5 Future Future Future Project delayed to future awaiting Meridian Rd,McMillan Rd/US 20/26 200607 CIP Meridian Chinden Blvd lanes,with curb,gutter,and pedestrian/bike facilities. funding/prioritization elevation (Chinden Blvd) 34 34 Fairview Ave Corridor Improve safety and traffic operations along Fairview Ave Future Future Future Project to be implemented through Fairview Ave Corridor Management,Linder 102498 CIP Meridian Management,Linder Rd/ in accordance with the Fairview Avenue Corridor development. ACHD and Meridian to Rd/Orchard St Orchard St Management Strategy. Project may include bicycle and coordinate implementation as development pedestrian facilities and other access management applications are processed. treatments. 35 35 Lake Hazel Rd and Eagle Rd Widen and signalize intersection. Complete Complete Complete Project programmed to be constructed in Lake Hazel Rd and Eagle Rd IN216-01 CIP Meridian 2025. 36 36 Ten Mile Rd and Chateau Dr Improve intersection. Future Future Future Does not currently meet warrants. ACHD to Ten Mile Rd and Chateau Dr 209599 CIP Meridian reevaluate as development occurs in the area. 37 37 Victory,Linder to Meridian Widen Victory Rd to 3 lanes with curb,gutter and Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Victory Rd,Linder Rd/Meridian Rd 200671 CIP Meridian pedestrian/bike facilities. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 38 38 Franklin Rd,McDermott Rd/ Widen Franklin Rd to 5 lanes with curb,gutter and 2024-2025 2026 2027 Project programmed to be constructed in Franklin Rd,McDermott Rd/Black Cat Rd 102497 CIP Meridian Black Cat Rd pedestrian/bike facilities. future. 39 39 Linder Rd,Chinden Blvd(US Widen Linder Rd.with bike and pedestrian facilities as see below see below see below see below see below see below CIP Meridian 20/26)/SH 44(State St) this is one of only a few river crossings in the County and connects to nearby Eagle Island State Park.Part of City's envisioned pathway network. see above see above 2026-2027 2028-2029 2030-2031 Project programmed for construction in Linder Rd,Chinden Blvd(US 20/26)/SH 44 102170 CIP Meridian 2030-2031. (State St)-Middle Phase see above see above 2026-2027 2030-2031 In the Pipeline Project programmed for land acquisition in Linder Rd,Chinden Blvd(US 20/26)/SH 44 102160 CIP Meridian 2030-2031. (State St)-North Phase see above see above 2026-2027 2029-2030 In the Pipeline Project programmed for land acquisition in Linder Rd,Chinden Blvd(US 20/26)/SH 44 200421 CIP Meridian 2029-2030. (State St)-South Phase 40 40 Fairview Ave,Locust Grove Rd/ Widen Fairview Ave to 7 lanes with curb,gutter 2020-2024 2025 2028 Project programmed to be constructed in Fairview Ave,Locust Grove Rd/SH 55 RC0133 CIP Meridian SH 55(Eagle Rd) pedestrian/bike facilities. 2028. (Eagle Rd) 41 41 McMillan Rd and Black Cat Rd Widen intersection. 2021-2023 2028 2028 Cooperative development project. McMillan Rd and Black Cat Rd Roundabout 203779 CIP Meridian Construction in 2028. 42 42 Meridian/Overland Signal Improve intersection operation.This may mean adding Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for SH-69(Meridian Rd)and Overland Rd 209019 CIP Meridian additional lanes. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 43 43 Franklin Rd and McDermott Rd Widen intersection.Coordinate design with ITD and the 2024-2025 2026 2027 Project programmed to be constructed in Franklin Rd and McDermott Rd 200570 CIP Meridian SH-16 improvements. 2027. 44 44 McMillan Rd and McDermott Rd Widen intersection. Future Future Future Defer. Operating at a LOS D or better. McMillan Rd and McDermott Rd 200586 CIP Meridian Reevaluate as conditions change. 45 45 McMillan,Black Cat to Ten Mile Widen with curb,gutter,and pedestrian/bike facilities. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for McMillan Rd,Black Cat Rd/Ten Mile Rd 200604 CIP Meridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 46 46 Ustick Rd and McDermott Rd Widen intersection. 2024-2025 2026 2027 Project programmed to be constructed in Ustick Rd and McDermott Rd 203589 CIP Meridian 2027. Page 3 of 8 47 47 Victory Rd and Linder Rd Widen intersection. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Victory Rd and Linder Rd 200597 CIP Meridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 48 48 Ustick Rd and Star Rd Widen intersection. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Ustick Rd and Star Rd 200596 CIP Meridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 49 49 Locust Grove Rd,McMillan Rd/ Widen Locust Grove Rd to 3,4 or 5 lanes;preserve for 5 Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Locust Grove Rd,McMillan Rd/US 20/26 200603 CIP Meridian Chinden lanes,with curb,gutter,and pedestrian/bike facilities. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. (Chinden Blvd) Blvd(US 20/26) 50 50 Ustick Rd,McDermott Rd/ Widen Ustick Rd to 5 lanes with curb,gutter and 2024-2025 2026 2027 Project programmed to be constructed in Ustick Rd,McDermott Rd/Black Cat Rd 102502 CIP Meridian Black Cat Rd pedestrian/bike facilities. 2027. 51 51 Eagle Rd/Fairview Ave Improve intersection operation.This may mean adding Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Eagle Rd and Fairview Ave 215830 CIP Meridian additional lanes or a grade-separated roadway. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 52 52 Lake Hazel/Discovery Park Improve intersection/entry into City Park.The Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Lake Hazel Rd and Discovery Park 216060 CIP Meridian improvements could be a signal,roundabout,or other, possible inclusion into future FYP updates. but should include provisions for pedestrians/bicyclists. 53 53 Amity,Eagle to Cloverdale Widen Amity Rd to 5 lanes with curb,gutter and Future Future Future Project delayed to future awaiting Amity Rd,Eagle Rd/Cloverdale Rd 202369 CIP Meridian pedestrian/bike facilities.Include enhanced pedestrian funding/prioritization elevation. crossing at Ten Mile Creek pathway crossing and install pedestrian/bike improvements on Amity Rd near the YMCA and City Park so there are no gaps. 54 54 Amity,Locust Grove to Eagle Widen Amity Rd to 5 lanes with curb,gutter and Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Amity Rd,Locust Grove Rd/Eagle Rd 200628 CIP Meridian pedestrian/bike facilities.Include enhanced pedestiran possible inclusion into future FYP updates. crossing at Ten Mile Creek pathway crossing. 55 55 Victory,Ten Mile to Linder Widen with curb,gutter,and pedestrian/bike facilities. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Victory Rd,Ten Mile Rd/Linder Rd 200670 CIP Meridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 56 56 Black Cat,Cherry to Ustick Widen with curb,gutter,and pedestrian/bike facilities. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Black Cat Rd,Cherry Ln/Ustick Rd 200639 CIP Meridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 57 57 Black Cat,Ustick to McMillan Widen with curb,gutter,and pedestrian/bike facilities. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Black Cat Rd,Ustick Rd/McMillan Rd 200640 CIP Meridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 58 58 Black Cat,McMillan to Chinden Widen with curb,gutter,and pedestrian/bike facilities. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Black Cat Rd,McMillan Rd/Chinden Blvd 200602 CIP Meridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. (US 20/26) 59 59 McMillan,Ten Mile to Linder Widen with curb,gutter,and pedestrian/bike facilities. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for McMillan Rd,Ten Mile Rd/Linder Rd 200606 CIP Meridian Project should include an enhanced pedestrian crossing possible inclusion into future FYP updates. and curb ramps on McMillan Rd at Pantine Way,near Hunter Elementary. 60 60 Eagle,Lake Hazel to Amity Widen Eagle Rd to 5 lanes with curb,gutter,and Complete Complete Complete Project programmed to be constructed in Eagle Rd,Lake Hazel Rd/Amity Rd RD216-04 CIP Meridian pedestrian/bike facilities. 2025. 61 61 Lake Hazel,Eagle/Cloverdale Corridor improvement project which includes widening 2022-2023 2024 2029 Project programmed for construction in Lake Hazel Rd,Eagle Rd/Cloverdale Rd RD209-18 CIP Meridian to two(2)to five(5)lanes and constructing enhanced 2029. pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of roadway. 62 62 Locust Grove,Lake Hazel to Widen Locust Grove Rd up to 5 lanes with curb,gutter, Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Locust Grove Rd,Lake Hazel Rd/Amity Rd 205109 CIP Meridian Amity and pedestrian/bike facilities. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Page 4 of 8 63 63 Victory Rd,Eagle Rd/ Corridor improvement project which includes widening Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Victory Rd,Eagle Rd/Cloverdale Rd 200456 CIP Meridian Cloverdale Rd from two(2)to five(5)lanes and constructing enhanced possible inclusion into future FYP updates. pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway. 64 64 Locust Grove and McMillan Improve intersection. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Locust Grove Rd and McMillan Rd 215840 CIP Meridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 65 65 Meridian and McMillan Improve intersection. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Meridian Rd and McMillan Rd 215850 CIP Meridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 66 66 Linder and McMillan Improve intersection. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Linder Rd and McMillan Rd 215860 CIP Meridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 67 67 Ten Mile and McMillan Improve intersection. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Ten Mile Rd and McMillan Rd 215870 CIP Meridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Safety&Compliance Programs (Previously Community Programs) Overall 2025 Priority I Ranking Ranking Agency Project Name Project Description Design YR ROW • Update ACHD Implementation Project Name GIIS# CIP,Safety Agency Assessment a I 1 1 Stoddard Rd,Victory Rd/ Reconstruct Stoddard Rd,between Victory Rd and 2023 2026 2027 Project programmed to be constructed in Stoddard Rd,Victory Rd/Overland Rd CM215-07 Safety Meridian Overland Rd(Stoddard Rd, Overland Rd to 3-lanes,7'attached sidewalks and bike 2027. Victory Rd/Kodiak Dr) lanes.Project includes bridge#2085 and an enhanced pedestrian crossing(pedestrian hybrid beacon)at Victory and Stoddard(CM214-27).Bike lanes may be replaced by a pathway per the Bike Master Plan Update. 2 2 East 03rd St, Franklin Rd/ Construct streetscape improvements,including curb, 2028 2029 2030 Project programmed to be constructed in East 03rd St,Franklin Rd/Carlton St 200267 Safety Meridian Carlton Ave(Phase 1) gutter,sidewalk,and improved UPRR crossing,from 2030. Franklin Rd to Carlton Ave in accordance with the Downtown Meridian Neighborhood Plan. 3 3 Black Cat Rd Railroad Crossing, Reconfigure the railroad crossing to remove stop signs 2028 N/A 2029 Project programmed to be constructed in Black Cat Rd Railroad Crossing,625'N/O 210179 Safety Meridian 625' N/O Aviator St and replace them with an alternative to keep traffic 2029. Aviator St flowing,while also maintaining safety. 4 4 McMillan Rd,Ten Mile Rd/ City requests detached concrete sidewalk with curbing 2029 2030 TBD Project programmed for construction in McMillan Rd,Goddard Creek Way/Wild 215030 Safety Meridian Linder Rd between Goddard Creek Way and Wild Goose Way.City 2029. Goose Way requests a pedestrian crossing across McMillan near Hunter Elementary(near Palatine Way).See Priority#18 below;please construct concurrently. 5 5 Main St and King Street Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Main St at 2026 N/A 2026 RPI Project.FY26 Construction Main St and King St Pedestrian Crossing N/A Safety Meridian Pedestrian Crossing King Street.Main Street northbound has 3 lanes and creates a safety concern. 6 6 Bower St, Meridian Rd/E.03rd Complete sidewalks and add wayfinding signage on Future Future Future Project delayed to future awaiting Bower St,Meridian Rd/East 03rd St 104680 Safety Meridian St Bower St,between Meridian Rd and E.03rd St. funding/prioritization elevation Page 5 of 8 7 7 Pine Ave and W.1st St Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing(rectangular 2026 N/A 2026 RPI Project.FY26 Construction Pine Ave and West 01st St Pedestrian N/A Safety Meridian Pedestrian Crossing rapid flashing beacon)on Pine Ave at W 01st St to Crossing improve access to Meridian Elementary School. 8 8 W 7th St,Cedarburg Dr to Install sidewalk to fix gap on NW 7th St.This gap Complete Complete Complete Project to be constructed in 2025. Meridian Downtown Pavement and MTL222 Safety Meridian Washington St. prevents connection from the sidewalk from the south Pedestrian Improvements(2025) and east from connecting to the micro-path at Meridian Middle School/8th St. 9 9 McMillan Rd,Locust Grove Rd/ Complete sidewalk gap on the north side of McMillan 2025 N/A 2025 RPI Project.FY25 Construction McMillan,Park Creek Dr/Locust Grove Rd N/A Safety Meridian Red Horse Way Rd,between Locust Grove Rd and Red Horse Way. 10 10 Locust Grove Rd and Palermo Dr Install an enhanced pedestrian signal and lighting on the 2022-2023 2024 2027 Project programmed to be constructed in Locust Grove Rd and Palermo Dr Pedestrian PP1208-99 Safety Meridian Pedestrian Signal north side of Palermo Dr at Locust Grove Rd. 2027. Crossing 11 11 Locust Grove Road,Leighfield Connect gap from existing sidewalk on west side of Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Locust Grove Rd,Leighfield Dr/Star Ln 202979 Safety Meridian Drive to Star Lane Locust Grove Rd,along with improving narrow sidewalk possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Pedestrian Improvements on east side of roadway newar Leighfield Dr and Star Dr; east side of Locust Grove Rd to connect with an existing path to the school near Paradise Ln and Grand Canyon Dr;and install an enhanced crossing(PHB)on Locust Grove Rd at Heritage Park St,near Meridian Technical Charter High School.These improvements are needed sooner than what is planned with the roadway project. 12 12 E.3rd,Carlton to Fairview Extend roadway and construct streetscape Future Future Future Extension to be completed through East 03rd St,Carlton St/Fairview Ave 104480 Safety Meridian improvements,including curb,gutter,sidewalk,and development. Duplicate request. (Phase 2) improved UPRR crossing,from Carlton Ave to Fairview Recommend combining with other request. Ave in accordance with several downtown plans and studies. 13 13 Ustick-Cherry Bikeway,Black Install bike facilities.Several(likely 5)segments needed. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Ustick-Cherry Bikeway,Black Cat Rd/ 200168 Safety Meridian Cat Road/Chateau Drive City requests ACHD's assistance in prioritizing and possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Hickory Way scoping corridor connections(likely east to west.) 14 14 Linder Rd,Washington St/ Include preferential bike and pedestrian infrastructre TBD 2026-Future TBD Project programmed for early acquisition of Linder Rd,Pine Ave/Ustick Rd RD209-15 Safety Meridian Maple St near Meridian High School.Complete sidewalk on the ROW starting in 2026.Concept compelted west side of Linder Rd,between Washington St and in 2024. Maple St.These improvements are needed sooner than what is planned with the roadway project. 15 15 Cherry Ln,Linder Rd/Meridian Install bike facilities along Cherry Ln from Linder Rd to Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Cherry Ln Bikeway,Linder Rd/Meridian Rd 208879 Safety Meridian Rd Meridian Rd possible inclusion into future FYP updates. duplicate 16 Linder Road,Maple Avenue/ Include preferential bike and pedestrian infrastructure TBD 2026-Future TBD Project programmed for early acquisition of Linder Rd,Pine Ave/Ustick Rd RD209-15 Safety Meridian Cherry Lane for existing schools and City park.These improvements ROW starting in 2026.Concept compelted are needed sooner than what is planned with the in 2024. roadway project. 16 17 Ten Mile-Linder Bikeway,Linder Install bike facilities,signing and pavement markings. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Ten Mile-Linder Bikeway,W 08th St/ 200167 Safety Meridian Road/Chinden Boulevard possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Chinden Blvd Page 6 of 8 17 18 McMillan-Ustick Bikeway,Cool Install bike facilities. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for McMillan-Ustick Bikeway(Phase 3),Linder 200157 Safety Meridian River Avenue/Eagle Road possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Rd/Eagle Rd 18 19 Broadway Ave/Idaho Ave Extend roadway from its current terminus at NE 6th St to Future Future Future Defer. To be considered as properties Broadway Ave/Idaho Ave Extension,06th 102499 Safety Meridian Extension,East Stonehenge Way/Commercial Dr and construct redevelopment. St/Locust Grove Rd 06th St/Locust Grove Rd streetscape improvements,including curb,gutter, sidewalk/MUP. duplicate 20 W Park Creek Dr,Crosswalk at N Install enhanced crossing with hawk signal or RRFB Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Park Creek Dr and Deer Creek Ln Pedestrian 104780 Safety Meridian Deer Creek Ln possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Crossing 19 21 Fairview Terrace to Chief Joseph Pedestrian connection(sidewalk)between Barbara Dr in Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Chief Joseph Elementary Pedestrian 208919 Safety Meridian Fairview Terrace Park to E.Willowbrook Dr and Chief possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Improvements Joseph Elementary on Chateau Drive. Need right-of-way. 20 22 Locust Grove-Eagle Bikeway, Install bike facilities.Several(likely 3)segments needed. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Locust Grove-Eagle Bikeway, Pine Ave/ 200154 Safety Meridian Pine Avenue/McMillan Road City requests ACHD's assistance in prioritizing and possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Chinden Blvd scoping corridor connections(likely south to north.) 21 23 Linder-Meridian Bikeway, Install bike facilities. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Linder-Meridian Bikeway,Pine Ave/Temple 300110 Safety Meridian Cherry Lane/Chinden possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Dr Boulevard 22 24 Nola Rd,south of Pine Ave Construct pedestrian/bicycle faciliteis on Nola Rd from Complete Complete Complete Constructed in 2025 Nola Rd,Pine Ave/Crossroads Middle 104930 Safety Meridian (Middle School) Pine Ave to Crossroads Middle School/RR Tracks.See School Priority#19 below;construct concurrently. 23 25 McDermott Road,Ustick Road Install pedestrian/bike facilities on the west side of Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for McDermott Rd,Ustick Rd/McMillan Rd- 202669 Safety Meridian to McMillan Road McDermott Rd connecting to infrastructure on Ustick Rd possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Interim Pathway and McMillan Rd for connectivity to Owyhee High School. 24 26 Stockenham Enhanced Cross- Remove mid-block cross-walk by Hillsdale Elementary Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Hillsdale Elementary Pedestrian Crossings 104390 Safety Meridian walks School and add enhanced cross-walks at Lachlan and possible inclusion into future FYP updates. and School Zone near Rockhampton/Hill Park St. Update school zone signs and flashers. 25 27 Central Meridian Bikeway,Blue Install bike facilities along the Central Meridian Bikeway Future Future Future Project delayed to future awaiting Central Meridian Bikeway(Phase 2), 200136 Safety Meridian Heron Street/Chinden from Blue Heron Street to Chinden Boulevard. funding/prioritization elevation Fairview Ave/Chinden Blvd Boulevard 26 28 Taormina Drive at Maesaia Way Install sidewalk to fix gap on south side of Taormina Dr Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Taormina Dr,Maesaia Way/W/O Stromboli 104770 Safety Meridian near Maesaia Way. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. PI 27 29 Chinden-McMillan Bikeway,Ten Install bike facilities along the Chinden-McMillan Future Future Future Project delayed to future awaiting Chinden-McMillan Bikeway(Phase 2), 200137, Safety Meridian Mile Road/Sedona Drive Bikeway from Ten Mile Road to Sedona Drive. Note: funding/prioritization elevation. Linder Rd/Bristol Heights Dr;Chinden- 200138 Most of the stretch already is built or has an alternative McMillan Bikeway(Phase 3),Black Cat Rd/ pathway;Locust grove to City Limits still needed. Linder Rd 28 30 Woodbridge Neighborhood Bike Study the connectivity and bikeability of the Woodbridge Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Woodbridge Dr Bikeway, Locust Grove/ 208929 Safety Meridian Study neighborhood,between Locust Grove Rd and Eagle Rd, possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Eagle Rd north of 1-84. 29 31 Watertower St at Rebound Install a painted crosswalk on Watertower St at Rebound Future Future Future ACHD Traffic Engineering does not Watertower St and Rebound School 104760 Safety Meridian School School. recommend installation. Crossing activity is Pedestrian Crossing caused by parent drop off. Page 7 of 8 30 32 Hollandale-Targee Bikeway, Install signage and pavement markings along Hollandale- Future Future Future Project delayed to future awaiting Hollandale-Targee,Locust Grove Rd/ BK218-63 Safety Meridian Locust Grove Road/Eagle Road TargeeBikeway from Locust Grove Rd to Eagle Rd. funding/prioritization elevation. Entertainment Ave 31 33 St.Ignatius School Pedestrian Install pedestrian signal on Meridian Rd at Producer Dr. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Meridian Rd and Producer Dr Interim Signal 101880 Safety Meridian Signal possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 32 34 McMillan Rd and Palatine Way Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing and curb ramps 2029 2030 TBD Project programmed for construction in McMillan Rd,Goddard Creek Way/Wild 215030 Safety Meridian Pedestrian Crossing on McMillan Rd at Palantine Way.See Priority#5 above; 2029. Goose Way please construct concurrently. 33 35 West 02nd St,UPRR/Broadway Complete sidewalk on both sides of West 02nd St, Future Future Future Sidewalk scoped"No Go"in 2015. Agencies West 02nd,UPRR/Broadway Ave 104820 Safety Meridian Ave between the Union Pacific Railroad and Broadway Ave to coordinate if other solutions identified. to address parking concerns in this area. 34 36 Broadway Ave,West 07th St/ Complete sidewalks on the south side of Broadway Ave, Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Broadway Ave,West 08th St/West 04th St 102230 Safety Meridian West 04th St between West 07th St and West 04th St. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. duplicate 37 Nola Rd and Crossroads Middle Install a painted crosswalk on Nola Rd at Crossroads Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Nola Rd and Crossroads Middle School 104900 Safety Meridian School Pedestrian Crossing Middle School.See Priority#12 above;construct possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Pedestrian Crossing concurrently. 35 38 East 2 1/2 St,Carlton Ave/ Install sidewalk on the west and/or east side of 2 1/2 St, Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Moved back to residential capital TBD Safety Meridian Fairview Ave south of Fairview Ave near Cole Valley Christian School. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. maintenance-TBD 36 39 Gondola-Malta Bikeway,Black Install bike facilities. Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Gondola-Malta Bikeway,W/O Black Cat Rd/ 202919 Safety Meridian Cat Road/Goddard Creek Way possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Goddard Creek Way 37 40 Locust Grove Rd and Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Locust Grove Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Locust Grove Rd and Woodbridge Dr 102250 Safety Meridian Woodbridge Dr Pedestrian Rd at Woodbridge Dr or Watertower St. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Pedestrian Crossing Crossing COMPLETE 41 Montague Way,Amity Road/ Install sidewalk on east side of Montague Way from Complete Complete Complete Montague Way is a collector and roadway COMPLETE Safety Meridian Santo Stefano Drive Amity Rd to Santo Stefano Dr. improvements to be completed through redevelopment. 38 42 Black Cat-Ten Mile Bikeway, Install bike facilities along the Black Cat-Ten Mike Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Black Cat-Ten Mile Bikeway(Phase 1), 202989 Safety Meridian Cherry Lane/Ustick Road Bikeway. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Cherry Ln/Ustick Rd 39 43 Locust Grove,Pine to Franklin Install multi-use pathway,between Pine Ave and Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for n/a NEW Safety Meridian MUP Franklin Rd.This would connect the pathway on Pine possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Ave,west of Locust Grove Rd to Franklin Rd,where the pathway then resumes along the Five Mile Creek. This would replace some existing sidewalk with a multiuse pathway. 40 44 American Fork(Kodiak)/Linder Signalize intersection.Near Victory Middle School and Complete Complete Complete RPI Project.FY25 Construction Linder Rd and Kodiak Dr Pedestrian Crossing 208819 Safety Meridian bus stops. 41 45 Eagle/Fairview Install pedestrian refuge islands on Fairview legs Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Eagle Rd and Fairview Ave 215830 Safety Meridian Paint bike ladders on east and west legs prior to the right possible inclusion into future FYP updates. turn lanes 42 46 8th/Cherry Evaluate the need for directional ramps Future Future Future Project awaiting funding/prioritizion for Cherry Ln and NW 08th St Pedestrian 215990 Safety Meridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Crossing 43 47 Linder/Pine Add bike medians for turn movements TBD 2026-Future TBD Project programmed for early acquisition of Linder Rd,Pine Ave/Ustick Rd RD209-15 Safety Meridian ROW starting in 2026.Concept compelted in 2024. Removed Removed N Naomi Ave, Ustick to Install 20mph school zone signs. Should this be an N/A N/A N/A N/A Ponderosa Elementary Pedestrian 200699 JSafety Meridian Ponderosa enhanced crossing or 20mph or both? I I I Improvements Page 8 of 8 Meridian ACHD FYP Priorities Current IFYWP Status Roads and Intersections Overall 2025 Priority Ranking Agency Project NameAgency Project DescriptionDesign YRROW YRConst YRACHD UpdateACHD Implementation Project NameGIS#CIP, SafetyAgency Ranking Assessment 11Linder Rd, Overland Rd / Widen Linder Rd to 5 lanes and construct a new 4-lane I-2022-20242024-20252026-2027Project programmed for construction in Linder Rd, Overland Rd / Franklin RdRC0207CIPMeridian Franklin Rd84 overpass, including curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike 2026-2027. lanes in accordance with the 2016 CIP. Project would be a joint project between ACHD and ITD. 22Locust Grove Rd, Fairview Ave / Widen Locust Grove Rd to 3, 4 or 5 lanes with curb, 2028-20292030TBDProject programmed for a concept study in Locust Grove Rd, Fairview Ave / Ustick Rd200447CIPMeridian Ustick Rdgutter and pedestrian/bike facilities. Consider enhanced 2026-2027. crossing at Chateau Dr. 33Fairview Ave and Locust Grove Widen intersection.2020-202320252028Project programmed for construction in Fairview Ave and Locust Grove RdIN211-05CIPMeridian Rd2028. 44Victory Rd, Locust Grove Rd / Widen Victory Rd to 3 lanes. Include preferential bike 2029-2030TBDTBDProject programmed for a concept study in Victory Rd, Locust Grove Rd / Eagle Rd200450CIPMeridian Eagle Rdand pedestrian infrastructure.2028. 55Ustick Rd, Ten Mile Rd / Linder Widen Ustick Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter,and 2022-202320252026Project programmed for construction in Ustick Rd, Ten Mile Rd / Linder RdRD207-24CIPMeridian Rdpedestrian/bike facilities. 2026. 66Amity Rd and Locust Grove RdConstruct interim signalized intersection with 2023-20272030TBDProject programmed to finalize design in Amity Rd and Locust Grove Rd203789CIPMeridian preservation for future widening to accommodate 5-2027. lane roadways in all directions. 77Locust Grove Rd, Amity Rd / Widen Locust Grove Rd to a minimum 3 lanes, with FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Locust Grove Rd, Amity Rd / Victory Rd200614CIPMeridian Victory Rdpreservation for up to 5 lanes, with curb, gutter and possible inclusion into future FYP updates. pedestrian/bike facilities. Include pedestrian crossings at Palermo and Wrightwood. 88Victory Rd, Meridian Rd / Locust Widen Victory Rd to 3 lanes. Include preferential bike FutureFutureFutureProject delayed to future awaiting Victory Rd, SH 69 (Meridian Rd) / Locust 200462CIPMeridian Grove Rd and pedestrian infrastructure. Complete sidewalk/MUP funding/prioritization elevationGrove Rd on the south side of Victory Rd adjacent to County outparcel. 99Ten Mile Rd / Cherry LnWiden intersection. Intersection improvements to FutureFutureFutureProject delayed to future awaiting Cherry Ln and Ten Mile Rd200317CIPMeridian include dual left turn lanes.funding/prioritization elevation 1010Ustick Rd and Venable LnInstall full signal or roundabout. FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Ustick Rd and Venable Ln202859CIPMeridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 1111Eagle Rd / Overland RdWiden intersection. Intersection improvements to FutureFutureFutureProject delayed to future awaiting Overland Rd and Eagle Rd200319CIPMeridian include dual left turn lanes.funding/prioritization elevation 1212Locust Grove Rd, Ustick Rd / Widen Locust Grove Rd to 3, 4 or 5 lanes; preserve for 5 FutureFutureFutureProject delayed to future awaiting Locust Grove Rd, Ustick Rd / McMillan Rd200405CIPMeridia n McMillan Rdlanes, with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. funding/prioritization elevation Project should include an enhanced crossing (pedestrian hybrid beacon) on Locust Grove Road at Heritage Park Street; access for Meridian Technical Charter High School. 1313McMillan Rd, Meridian Rd / Widen McMillan Rd up to 5-lanes with curb, gutter, FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for McMillan Rd, Meridian Rd / Locust Grove Rd200406CIPMeridian Locust Grove Rdsidewalk, and bike/pedestrian facilities.possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 1414McMillan Rd, Linder Rd / Widen McMillan Rd up to 5-lanes with curb, gutter, FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for McMillan Rd, Linder Rd / SH 69 (Meridian 200451CIPMeridian Meridian Rdsidewalk, and bike/pedestrian facilities.possible inclusion into future FYP updates.Rd) Page 1 of 8 1515Meridian Rd, Ustick Rd / Widen Meridian Rd to 3, 4 or 5 lanes; preserve for 5 FutureFutureFutureProject delayed to future awaiting Meridian Rd, Ustick Rd / McMillan Rd200407CIPMeridian McMillan Rd lanes, with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. funding/prioritization elevation Project should include an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Meridian Rd at/near Settlers Park entrance and Sundance Subdivision micropath. 1616Linder Rd, Cherry Ln / Ustick Rd Widen Linder Rd to include curb, gutter and In the Pipeline2026-FutureIn the PipelineProject programmed for early acquisition of Linder Rd, Pine Ave / Ustick RdRD209-15CIPMeridian pedestrian/bike facilities. Include preferential bike and ROW starting in 2026. Concept complete in pedestrian infrastructure with wayfinding signage.2024. 1717Amity Rd, Meridian Rd / Locust Widen Amity Rd to minimum 3 lanes with preservation 2023-2024In the PipelineIn the PipelineProject delayed to future awaiting Amity Rd, SH 69 (Meridian Rd) / Locust 200627CIPMeridian Grove Rdfor up to 5 lanes. Include preferential bike and funding/prioritization elevationGrove Rd pedestrian infrastructure for Mary McPherson elementary school. 1818Cherry Ln and Black Cat Rd Widen intersection. Address transition from bike-lane FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Cherry Ln and Black Cat Rd200559CIPMeridian to/from MUP.possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 1919Black Cat, Franklin to CherryWiden Black Cat Rd with curb, gutter and FutureFutureFutureProject delayed to future awaiting Black Cat Rd, Franklin Rd / Cherry Ln200638CIPMeridian pedestrian/bike facilities. An interim help could be funding/prioritization elevation improvements north of Franklin to the RR tracks near COMPASS school. 2020Cherry Ln and McDermott RdWiden intersection.FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Cherry Ln and McDermott Rd Roundabout102500CIPMeridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 2121Cherry Ln, Black Cat Rd / Widen Cherry Ln with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Cherry Ln, McDermott Rd / Black Cat Rd209009CIPMeridian McDermott Rdbike/pedestrian facilities.possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 2222Ustick Rd and Black Cat RdWiden intersection.CompleteCompleteCompleteProject programmed to be constructed in Ustick Rd and Black Cat RdIN202-09CIPMeridian 2025. 2323Ustick, Black Cat to Ten MileWiden Ustick Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter,and CompleteCompleteCompleteProject programmed to finalize construction Ustick Rd, Black Cat Rd / Ten Mile Rd200919CIPMeridian pedestrian/bike facilities. in 2025. 2424Fairview Ave, SH 55 (Eagle Rd) / Widen Fairview Ave with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Fairview Ave, SH 55 (Eagle Rd) / Cloverdale 200395CIPMeridian Cloverdale Rdbike/pedestrian facilities. possible inclusion into future FYP updates.Rd 2525Fairview Ave, Meridian Rd / Widen Fairview Ave with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Fairview Ave, Meridian Rd / Locust Grove 200398CIPMeridian Locust Grove Rd bike/pedestrian facilities.possible inclusion into future FYP updates.Rd 2626Ten Mile Rd, Amity Rd / Victory Widen Ten Mile Rd with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and FutureFutureFutureDefer. Operating at a LOS D or better. Ten Mile Rd, Amity Rd / Victory Rd200437CIPMeridian Rdbike/pedestrian facilities.Reevaluate as conditions change. 2727Linder, Pine / CherryWiden Linder Rd to include curb, gutter and TBD2026-FutureTBDProject programmed for early acquisition of Linder Rd, Pine Ave / Ustick RdRD209-15CIPMeridian pedestrian/bike facilities. Include preferential bike and ROW starting in 2026. Concept complete in pedestrian infrastructure with wayfinding signage 2024. (several nearby and directly adjacent schools). 2828McMillan Rd and Star RdWiden intersection.FutureFutureFutureDefer. Operating at a LOS D or better. McMillan Rd and Star Rd200587CIPMeridian Reevaluate as conditions change. 2929Amity Rd and Linder RdWiden intersection.FutureFutureFutureDefer. Operating at a LOS D or better. Amity Rd and Linder Rd200311CIPMeridian Reevaluate as conditions change. 3030Amity Rd and Black Cat Rd Widen intersection.FutureFutureFutureDefer. Operating at a LOS D or better. Amity Rd and Black Cat Rd200297CIPMeridian Reevaluate as conditions change. Page 2 of 8 3131Cherry Ln and Linder Rd Widen intersection.FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Cherry Ln and Linder Rd200321CIPMeridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 3232Pine, Linder to Meridian Widen the entire segment to 3-travel lanes with curb, FutureFutureFutureProject would require the removal of on-Pine Ave, Linder Rd / Meridian Rd102503CIPMeridian gutter, sidewalks and/or multi-use or mixed-use street parking for existing homes. To be bikeway.evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. 3333Meridian Rd, McMillan Rd / Widen Meridian Rd to 3, 4 or 5 lanes; preserve for 5 FutureFutureFutureProject delayed to future awaiting Meridian Rd, McMillan Rd / US 20/26 200607CIPMeridian Chinden Blvd lanes, with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. funding/prioritization elevation(Chinden Blvd) 3434Fairview Ave Corridor Improve safety and traffic operations along Fairview Ave FutureFutureFutureProject to be implemented through Fairview Ave Corridor Management, Linder 102498CIPMeridian Management, Linder Rd / in accordance with the Fairview Avenue Corridor development. ACHD and Meridian to Rd / Orchard St Orchard St Management Strategy. Project may include bicycle and coordinate implementation as development pedestrian facilities and other access management applications are processed. treatments. 3535Lake Hazel Rd and Eagle RdWiden and signalize intersection.CompleteCompleteCompleteProject programmed to be constructed in Lake Hazel Rd and Eagle RdIN216-01CIPMeridian 2025. 3636Ten Mile Rd and Chateau DrImprove intersection. FutureFutureFutureDoes not currently meet warrants. ACHD to Ten Mile Rd and Chateau Dr209599CIPMeridian reevaluate as development occurs in the area. 3737Victory, Linder to MeridianWiden Victory Rd to 3 lanes with curb, gutter and FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Victory Rd, Linder Rd / Meridian Rd200671CIPMeridian pedestrian/bike facilities.possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 3838Franklin Rd, McDermott Rd / Widen Franklin Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter and 2024-202520262027Project programmed to be constructed in Franklin Rd, McDermott Rd / Black Cat Rd102497CIPMeridian Black Cat Rdpedestrian/bike facilities.future. 3939Linder Rd, Chinden Blvd (US Widen Linder Rd. with bike and pedestrian facilities as see belowsee belowsee belowsee belowsee belowsee belowCIPMeridian 20/26) / SH 44 (State St) this is one of only a few river crossings in the County and connects to nearby Eagle Island State Park. Part of City's envisioned pathway network. see abovesee above2026-20272028-20292030-2031Project programmed for construction in Linder Rd, Chinden Blvd (US 20/26) / SH 44 102170CIPMeridian 2030-2031.(State St) - Middle Phase see abovesee above2026-20272030-2031In the PipelineProject programmed for land acquisition in Linder Rd, Chinden Blvd (US 20/26) / SH 44 102160CIPMeridian 2030-2031.(State St) - North Phase see abovesee above2026-20272029-2030In the PipelineProject programmed for land acquisition in Linder Rd, Chinden Blvd (US 20/26) / SH 44 200421CIPMeridian 2029-2030.(State St) - South Phase 4040Fairview Ave, Locust Grove Rd / Widen Fairview Ave to 7 lanes with curb, gutter 2020-202420252028Project programmed to be constructed in Fairview Ave, Locust Grove Rd / SH 55 RC0133CIPMeridian SH 55 (Eagle Rd)pedestrian/bike facilities.2028.(Eagle Rd) 4141McMillan Rd and Black Cat RdWiden intersection.2021-202320282028Cooperative development project. McMillan Rd and Black Cat Rd Roundabout203779CIPMeridian Construction in 2028. 4242Meridian/Overland SignalImprove intersection operation. This may mean adding FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for SH-69 (Meridian Rd) and Overland Rd209019CIPMeridian additional lanes. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 4343Franklin Rd and McDermott RdWiden intersection. Coordinate design with ITD and the 2024-202520262027Project programmed to be constructed in Franklin Rd and McDermott Rd200570CIPMeridian SH-16 improvements.2027. 4444McMillan Rd and McDermott RdWiden intersection.FutureFutureFutureDefer. Operating at a LOS D or better. McMillan Rd and McDermott Rd200586CIPMeridian Reevaluate as conditions change. 4545McMillan, Black Cat to Ten MileWiden with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities.FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for McMillan Rd, Black Cat Rd / Ten Mile Rd200604CIPMeridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 4646Ustick Rd and McDermott Rd Widen intersection.2024-202520262027Project programmed to be constructed in Ustick Rd and McDermott Rd203589CIPMeridian 2027. Page 3 of 8 4747Victory Rd and Linder RdWiden intersection.FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Victory Rd and Linder Rd200597CIPMeridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 4848Ustick Rd and Star Rd Widen intersection.FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Ustick Rd and Star Rd200596CIPMeridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 4949Locust Grove Rd, McMillan Rd / Widen Locust Grove Rd to 3, 4 or 5 lanes; preserve for 5 FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Locust Grove Rd, McMillan Rd / US 20/26 200603CIPMeridian Chinden lanes, with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. possible inclusion into future FYP updates.(Chinden Blvd) Blvd (US 20/26) 5050Ustick Rd, McDermott Rd / Widen Ustick Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter and 2024-202520262027Project programmed to be constructed in Ustick Rd, McDermott Rd / Black Cat Rd102502CIPMeridian Black Cat Rdpedestrian/bike facilities.2027. 5151Eagle Rd / Fairview AveImprove intersection operation. This may mean adding FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Eagle Rd and Fairview Ave215830CIPMeridian additional lanes or a grade-separated roadway. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 5252Lake Hazel / Discovery ParkImprove intersection/entry into City Park. The FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Lake Hazel Rd and Discovery Park216060CIPMeridian improvements could be a signal, roundabout, or other, possible inclusion into future FYP updates. but should include provisions for pedestrians/bicyclists. 5353Amity, Eagle to CloverdaleWiden Amity Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter and FutureFutureFutureProject delayed to future awaiting Amity Rd, Eagle Rd / Cloverdale Rd202369CIPMeridian pedestrian/bike facilities. Include enhanced pedestrian funding/prioritization elevation. crossing at Ten Mile Creek pathway crossing and install pedestrian/bike improvements on Amity Rd near the YMCA and City Park so there are no gaps. 5454Amity, Locust Grove to EagleWiden Amity Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter and FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Amity Rd, Locust Grove Rd / Eagle Rd200628CIPMeridian pedestrian/bike facilities. Include enhanced pedestiran possible inclusion into future FYP updates. crossing at Ten Mile Creek pathway crossing. 5555Victory, Ten Mile to LinderWiden with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities.FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Victory Rd, Ten Mile Rd / Linder Rd200670CIPMeridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 5656Black Cat, Cherry to UstickWiden with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities.FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Black Cat Rd, Cherry Ln / Ustick Rd200639CIPMeridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 5757Black Cat, Ustick to McMillanWiden with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities.FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Black Cat Rd, Ustick Rd / McMillan Rd200640CIPMeridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 5858Black Cat, McMillan to ChindenWiden with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities.FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Black Cat Rd, McMillan Rd / Chinden Blvd 200602CIPMeridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates.(US 20/26) 5959McMillan, Ten Mile to LinderWiden with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for McMillan Rd, Ten Mile Rd / Linder Rd200606CIPMeridian Project should include an enhanced pedestrian crossing possible inclusion into future FYP updates. and curb ramps on McMillan Rd at Pantine Way, near Hunter Elementary. 6060Eagle, Lake Hazel to AmityWiden Eagle Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, and CompleteCompleteCompleteProject programmed to be constructed in Eagle Rd, Lake Hazel Rd / Amity RdRD216-04CIPMeridian pedestrian/bike facilities. 2025. 6161Lake Hazel, Eagle / CloverdaleCorridor improvement project which includes widening 2022-202320242029Project programmed for construction in Lake Hazel Rd, Eagle Rd / Cloverdale RdRD209-18CIPMeridi an to two (2) to five (5) lanes and constructing enhanced 2029. pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of roadway. 6262Locust Grove, Lake Hazel to Widen Locust Grove Rd up to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Locust Grove Rd, Lake Hazel Rd / Amity Rd205109CIPMeridian Amityand pedestrian/bike facilities.possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Page 4 of 8 6363Victory Rd, Eagle Rd / Corridor improvement project which includes widening FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Victory Rd, Eagle Rd / Cloverdale Rd200456CIPMeridian Cloverdale Rdfrom two (2) to five (5) lanes and constructing enhanced possible inclusion into future FYP updates. pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway. 6464Locust Grove and McMillanImprove intersection. FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Locust Grove Rd and McMillan Rd215840CIPMeridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 6565Meridian and McMillanImprove intersection. FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Meridian Rd and McMillan Rd215850CIPMeridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 6666Linder and McMillanImprove intersection. FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Linder Rd and McMillan Rd215860CIPMeridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. 6767Ten Mile and McMillanImprove intersection. FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Ten Mile Rd and McMillan Rd215870CIPMeridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Safety & Compliance Programs (Previously Community Programs) Overall 2025 Priority Ranking Agency Project NameAgency Project DescriptionDesign YRROW YRConst YRACHD UpdateACHD Implementation Project NameGIS#CIP, SafetyAgency Ranking Assessment 11Stoddard Rd, Victory Rd / Reconstruct Stoddard Rd, between Victory Rd and 202320262027Project programmed to be constructed in Stoddard Rd, Victory Rd / Overland RdCM215-07SafetyMeridian Overland Rd (Stoddard Rd, Overland Rd to 3-lanes, 7' attached sidewalks and bike 2027. Victory Rd / Kodiak Dr)lanes. Project includes bridge #2085 and an enhanced pedestrian crossing (pedestrian hybrid beacon) at Victory and Stoddard (CM214-27). Bike lanes may be replaced by a pathway per the Bike Master Plan Update. 22East 03rd St, Franklin Rd / Construct streetscape improvements, including curb, 202820292030Project programmed to be constructed in East 03rd St, Franklin Rd / Carlton St200267SafetyMeridian Carlton Ave (Phase 1)gutter, sidewalk, and improved UPRR crossing, from 2030. Franklin Rd to Carlton Ave in accordance with the Downtown Meridian Neighborhood Plan. 33Black Cat Rd Railroad Crossing, Reconfigure the railroad crossing to remove stop signs 2028N/A2029Project programmed to be constructed in Black Cat Rd Railroad Crossing, 625' N/O 210179SafetyMeridi an 625' N/O Aviator Stand replace them with an alternative to keep traffic 2029.Aviator St flowing, while also maintaining safety.   44McMillan Rd, Ten Mile Rd / City requests detached concrete sidewalk with curbing 20292030TBDProject programmed for construction in McMillan Rd, Goddard Creek Way / Wild 215030SafetyMeridian Linder Rdbetween Goddard Creek Way and Wild Goose Way. City 2029.Goose Way requests a pedestrian crossing across McMillan near Hunter Elementary (near Palatine Way). See Priority #18 below; please construct concurrently. 55Main St and King Street Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Main St at 2026N/A2026RPI Project. FY26 ConstructionMain St and King St Pedestrian CrossingN/ASafetyMeridian Pedestrian CrossingKing Street. Main Street northbound has 3 lanes and creates a safety concern. 66Bower St, Meridian Rd / E. 03rd Complete sidewalks and add wayfinding signage on FutureFutureFutureProject delayed to future awaiting Bower St, Meridian Rd / East 03rd St104680SafetyMeridian St Bower St, between Meridian Rd and E. 03rd St.funding/prioritization elevation Page 5 of 8 77Pine Ave and W. 1st St Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing (rectangular 2026N/A2026RPI Project. FY26 ConstructionPine Ave and West 01st St Pedestrian N/ASafetyMeridian Pedestrian Crossing rapid flashing beacon) on Pine Ave at W 01st St to Crossing improve access to Meridian Elementary School. 88W 7th St, Cedarburg Dr to Install sidewalk to fix gap on NW 7th St. This gap CompleteCompleteCompleteProject to be constructed in 2025.Meridian Downtown Pavement and MTL222SafetyMeridian Washington St.prevents connection from the sidewalk from the south Pedestrian Improvements (2025) and east from connecting to the micro-path at Meridian Middle School/8th St. 99McMillan Rd, Locust Grove Rd / Complete sidewalk gap on the north side of McMillan 2025N/A2025RPI Project. FY25 ConstructionMcMillan, Park Creek Dr / Locust Grove RdN/ASafetyMeridian Red Horse WayRd, between Locust Grove Rd and Red Horse Way. 1010Locust Grove Rd and Palermo Dr Install an enhanced pedestrian signal and lighting on the 2022-202320242027Project programmed to be constructed in Locust Grove Rd and Palermo Dr Pedestrian PPI208-99SafetyMeridian Pedestrian Signalnorth side of Palermo Dr at Locust Grove Rd.2027.Crossing 1111Locust Grove Road, Leighfield Connect gap from existing sidewalk on west side of FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Locust Grove Rd, Leighfield Dr / Star Ln 202979SafetyMeridian Drive to Star LaneLocust Grove Rd, along with improving narrow sidewalk possible inclusion into future FYP updates.Pedestrian Improvements on east side of roadway newar Leighfield Dr and Star Dr; east side of Locust Grove Rd to connect with an existing path to the school near Paradise Ln and Grand Canyon Dr; and install an enhanced crossing (PHB) on Locust Grove Rd at Heritage Park St, near Meridian Technical Charter High School. These improvements are needed sooner than what is planned with the roadway project. 1212E. 3rd, Carlton to FairviewExtend roadway and construct streetscape FutureFutureFutureExtension to be completed through East 03rd St, Carlton St / Fairview Ave 104480SafetyMeridian improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalk, and development. Duplicate request. (Phase 2) improved UPRR crossing, from Carlton Ave to Fairview Recommend combining with other request. Ave in accordance with several downtown plans and studies. 1313Ustick-Cherry Bikeway, Black Install bike facilities. Several (likely 5) segments needed. FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Ustick-Cherry Bikeway, Black Cat Rd / 200168SafetyMeridian Cat Road / Chateau DriveCity requests ACHD's assistance in prioritizing and possible inclusion into future FYP updates.Hickory Way scoping corridor connections (likely east to west.) 1414Linder Rd, Washington St / Include preferential bike and pedestrian infrastructre TBD2026-FutureTBDProject programmed for early acquisition of Linder Rd, Pine Ave / Ustick RdRD209-15SafetyMeridia n Maple St near Meridian High School. Complete sidewalk on the ROW starting in 2026. Concept compelted west side of Linder Rd, between Washington St and in 2024. Maple St. These improvements are needed sooner than what is planned with the roadway project. 1515Cherry Ln, Linder Rd / Meridian Install bike facilities along Cherry Ln from Linder Rd to FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Cherry Ln Bikeway, Linder Rd / Meridian Rd208879SafetyMeridian RdMeridian Rd possible inclusion into future FYP updates. duplicate16Linder Road, Maple Avenue / Include preferential bike and pedestrian infrastructure TBD2026-FutureTBDProject programmed for early acquisition of Linder Rd, Pine Ave / Ustick RdRD209-15SafetyMeridian Cherry Lanefor existing schools and City park. These improvements ROW starting in 2026. Concept compelted are needed sooner than what is planned with the in 2024. roadway project. 1617Ten Mile-Linder Bikeway, Linder Install bike facilities, signing and pavement markings.FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Ten Mile-Linder Bikeway, W 08th St / 200167SafetyMeridian Road / Chinden Boulevardpossible inclusion into future FYP updates.Chinden Blvd Page 6 of 8 1718McMillan-Ustick Bikeway, Cool Install bike facilities. FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for McMillan-Ustick Bikeway (Phase 3), Linder 200157SafetyMeridian River Avenue / Eagle Roadpossible inclusion into future FYP updates.Rd / Eagle Rd 1819Broadway Ave / Idaho Ave Extend roadway from its current terminus at NE 6th St to FutureFutureFutureDefer. To be considered as properties Broadway Ave / Idaho Ave Extension, 06th 102499SafetyMeridian Extension, EastStonehenge Way/ Commercial Dr and construct redevelopment.St / Locust Grove Rd 06th St / Locust Grove Rdstreetscape improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalk/MUP. duplicate20W Park Creek Dr, Crosswalk at N Install enhanced crossing with hawk signal or RRFBFutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Park Creek Dr and Deer Creek Ln Pedestrian 104780SafetyMeridian Deer Creek Lnpossible inclusion into future FYP updates.Crossing 1921Fairview Terrace to Chief JosephPedestrian connection (sidewalk) between Barbara Dr in FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Chief Joseph Elementary Pedestrian 208919SafetyMeridian Fairview Terrace Park to E. Willowbrook Dr and Chief possible inclusion into future FYP updates.Improvements Joseph Elementary on Chateau Drive. Need right-of-way. 2022Locust Grove-Eagle Bikeway, Install bike facilities. Several (likely 3) segments needed. FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Locust Grove-Eagle Bikeway, Pine Ave / 200154SafetyMeridian Pine Avenue / McMillan RoadCity requests ACHD's assistance in prioritizing and possible inclusion into future FYP updates.Chinden Blvd scoping corridor connections (likely south to north.) 2123Linder-Meridian Bikeway, Install bike facilities. FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Linder-Meridian Bikeway, Pine Ave / Temple 300110SafetyMeridian Cherry Lane / Chinden possible inclusion into future FYP updates.Dr Boulevard 2224Nola Rd, south of Pine Ave Construct pedestrian/bicycle faciliteis on Nola Rd from CompleteCompleteCompleteConstructed in 2025Nola Rd, Pine Ave / Crossroads Middle 104930SafetyMeridian (Middle School)Pine Ave to Crossroads Middle School/RR Tracks. See School Priority #19 below; construct concurrently. 2325McDermott Road, Ustick Road Install pedestrian/bike facilities on the west side of FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for McDermott Rd, Ustick Rd / McMillan Rd - 202669SafetyMeridian to McMillan RoadMcDermott Rd connecting to infrastructure on Ustick Rd possible inclusion into future FYP updates.Interim Pathway and McMillan Rd for connectivity to Owyhee High School. 2426Stockenham Enhanced Cross-Remove mid-block cross-walk by Hillsdale Elementary FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Hillsdale Elementary Pedestrian Crossings 104390SafetyMeridian walksSchool and add enhanced cross-walks at Lachlan and possible inclusion into future FYP updates.and School Zone near Rockhampton/Hill Park St. Update school zone signs and flashers. 2527Central Meridian Bikeway, Blue Install bike facilities along the Central Meridian Bikeway FutureFutureFutureProject delayed to future awaiting Central Meridian Bikeway (Phase 2), 200136SafetyMeridian Heron Street / Chinden from Blue Heron Street to Chinden Boulevard. funding/prioritization elevationFairview Ave / Chinden Blvd Boulevard 2628Taormina Drive at Maesaia WayInstall sidewalk to fix gap on south side of Taormina Dr FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Taormina Dr, Maesaia Way / W/O Stromboli 104770SafetyMeridian near Maesaia Way. possible inclusion into future FYP updates.Pl 2729Chinden-McMillan Bikeway, Ten Install bike facilities along the Chinden-McMillan FutureFutureFutureProject delayed to future awaiting Chinden-McMillan Bikeway (Phase 2), 200137, SafetyMeridian Mile Road / Sedona DriveBikeway from Ten Mile Road to Sedona Drive. Note: funding/prioritization elevation.Linder Rd / Bristol Heights Dr; Chinden-200138 Most of the stretch already is built or has an alternative McMillan Bikeway (Phase 3), Black Cat Rd / pathway; Locust grove to City Limits still needed.Linder Rd 2830Woodbridge Neighborhood Bike Study the connectivity and bikeability of the Woodbridge FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Woodbridge Dr Bikeway, Locust Grove / 208929SafetyMeridian Studyneighborhood, between Locust Grove Rd and Eagle Rd, possible inclusion into future FYP updates.Eagle Rd north of I-84. 2931Watertower St at Rebound Install a painted crosswalk on Watertower St at Rebound FutureFutureFutureACHD Traffic Engineering does not Watertower St and Rebound School 104760SafetyMeridian SchoolSchool.recommend installation. Crossing activity is Pedestrian Crossing caused by parent drop off. Page 7 of 8 3032Hollandale-Targee Bikeway, Install signage and pavement markings along Hollandale-FutureFutureFutureProject delayed to future awaiting Hollandale-Targee, Locust Grove Rd / BK218-63SafetyMeridian Locust Grove Road / Eagle RoadTargeeBikeway from Locust Grove Rd to Eagle Rd.funding/prioritization elevation.Entertainment Ave 3133St. Ignatius School Pedestrian Install pedestrian signal on Meridian Rd at Producer Dr.FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Meridian Rd and Producer Dr Interim Signal101880SafetyMeridian Signalpossible inclusion into future FYP updates. 3234McMillan Rd and Palatine Way Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing and curb ramps 20292030TBDProject programmed for construction in McMillan Rd, Goddard Creek Way / Wild 215030SafetyMeridian Pedestrian Crossingon McMillan Rd at Palantine Way. See Priority #5 above; 2029.Goose Way please construct concurrently. 3335West 02nd St, UPRR / Broadway Complete sidewalk on both sides of West 02nd St, FutureFutureFutureSidewalk scoped "No Go" in 2015. Agencies West 02nd, UPRR / Broadway Ave104820SafetyMeridian Avebetween the Union Pacific Railroad and Broadway Ave to coordinate if other solutions identified. to address parking concerns in this area. 3436Broadway Ave, West 07th St / Complete sidewalks on the south side of Broadway Ave, FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Broadway Ave, West 08th St / West 04th St102230SafetyMeridian West 04th Stbetween West 07th St and West 04th St. possible inclusion into future FYP updates. duplicate37Nola Rd and Crossroads Middle Install a painted crosswalk on Nola Rd at Crossroads FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Nola Rd and Crossroads Middle School 104900SafetyMeridian School Pedestrian CrossingMiddle School. See Priority #12 above; construct possible inclusion into future FYP updates.Pedestrian Crossing concurrently. 3538East 2 1/2 St, Carlton Ave / Install sidewalk on the west and/or east side of 2 1/2 St, FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Moved back to residential capital TBDSafetyMeridian Fairview Avesouth of Fairview Ave near Cole Valley Christian School.possible inclusion into future FYP updates.maintenance - TBD 3639Gondola-Malta Bikeway, Black Install bike facilities.FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Gondola-Malta Bikeway, W/O Black Cat Rd / 202919SafetyMeridian Cat Road / Goddard Creek Waypossible inclusion into future FYP updates.Goddard Creek Way 3740Locust Grove Rd and Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Locust Grove FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Locust Grove Rd and Woodbridge Dr 102250SafetyMeridian Woodbridge Dr Pedestrian Rd at Woodbridge Dr or Watertower St.possible inclusion into future FYP updates.Pedestrian Crossing Crossing COMPLETE41Montague Way, Amity Road / Install sidewalk on east side of Montague Way from CompleteCompleteCompleteMontague Way is a collector and roadway COMPLETESafetyMeridian Santo Stefano DriveAmity Rd to Santo Stefano Dr. improvements to be completed through redevelopment. 3842Black Cat-Ten Mile Bikeway, Install bike facilities along the Black Cat-Ten Mike FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Black Cat-Ten Mile Bikeway (Phase 1), 202989SafetyMeridian Cherry Lane / Ustick RoadBikeway. possible inclusion into future FYP updates.Cherry Ln / Ustick Rd 3943Locust Grove, Pine to Franklin Install multi-use pathway, between Pine Ave and FutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for n/aNEWSafetyMeridian MUPFranklin Rd. This would connect the pathway on Pine possible inclusion into future FYP updates. Ave, west of Locust Grove Rd to Franklin Rd, where the pathway then resumes along the Five Mile Creek. This would replace some existing sidewalk with a multiuse pathway. 4044American Fork (Kodiak)/LinderSignalize intersection. Near Victory Middle School and CompleteCompleteCompleteRPI Project. FY25 ConstructionLinder Rd and Kodiak Dr Pedestrian Crossing208819SafetyMe ridian bus stops. 4145Eagle/FairviewInstall pedestrian refuge islands on Fairview legsFutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Eagle Rd and Fairview Ave215830SafetyMeridian Paint bike ladders on east and west legs prior to the right possible inclusion into future FYP updates. turn lanes 42468th/CherryEvaluate the need for directional rampsFutureFutureFutureProject awaiting funding/prioritizion for Cherry Ln and NW 08th St Pedestrian 215990SafetyMeridian possible inclusion into future FYP updates.Crossing 4347Linder/PineAdd bike medians for turn movementsTBD2026-FutureTBDProject programmed for early acquisition of Linder Rd, Pine Ave / Ustick RdRD209-15SafetyMeridian ROW starting in 2026. Concept compelted in 2024. RemovedRemovedN Naomi Ave, Ustick to Install 20mph school zone signs. Should this be an N/AN/AN/AN/APonderosa Elementary Pedestrian 200699SafetyMeridian Ponderosaenhanced crossing or 20mph or both?Improvements Page 8 of 8 E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Staff Review of Construction Practices and Design Review Processes C� fIEN! Y MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL Topic on the City Council Workshop Agenda From: Laurelei McVey, Public Works Bruce Freckleton, Community Development Meeting Date: September 2, 2025 Topic: Construction Practices and Design Review Processes Recommended Council Action: Seeking direction for desired next steps. Construction Practices Background: The Public Works, Police, and Legal Departments evaluated the options for improving processes around construction practices, specifically related to dust and noise. While any of these options will need further vetting and development, a high level summary follows that identifies potential required policy, code, and/or ordinance changes as well as additional resource that would be needed to implement the change. The Building Contractors Association (BCA) was informally consulted to provide comments and potential suggestions to improve process development. An initial memo and best management practices suggestions (BMPs) from members of the BCA is included as an attachment to this memo. Recommendation: The Public Works, Police, and Legal Departments recommend pursuing option #1 which includes improved processes and tracking for a period of at least 1 year to determine the extent of the issue. Before the City commits significant resources, FTEs, and adds additional regulation, the scope and scale of the issue should be evaluated. Data driven decisions will allow the City to make informed program improvements that will deliver the most impact to all citizens while still ensuring fiscal responsibility. Additionally, option #1 as outlined below is in alignment with recommendations provided by the BCA. Definitions: CGP: Construction General Permit DEQ: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality EPC: Environmental Programs Coordinator PD: Police Department PO: Police Officers PW: Public Works Department SWPPP: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan O tions: As Is, Existing Processes Dust: All sites over 1 acre require a SWPPP. DEQ and ACHD conduct routine, random site inspections related to SWPPPs. Dust and track out complaints are forwarded to the EPC. EPC works to obtain voluntary compliance. If compliance cannot be obtained,EPC will work with DEQ and/or ACHD to include additional enforcement. DEQ and ACHD work to obtain compliance. Non-compliance must be visually occurring at time of inspection. Enforcement action includes DEQ fines to developer or CGP holder. Noise: Noise complaints are investigated by POs via dispatch calls under current noise ordinance. POs work to obtain voluntary compliance. If compliance cannot be obtained,PO must observe violation or have citizen willing to sign ticket. Enforcement action includes misdemeanor ticket and a fine up to$1000 as determined by judicial process directly issued to person creating dust(ie a worker/employee). Current noise ordinance defines allowable working hours as 6am-11 m. Option#1: Process Improvements and Tracking (Recommended Option) Dust: Best practices (BMP) information will be provided to all contractors at pre-con meetings. EPC to work with DEQ on better compliance assistance/tracking. SWPPSs will continue to be required per DEQ. PW will track dust complaints and report back to Council on the number of complaints received by development/developer to determine if additional changes are needed. Noise: PD to track construction noise complaints and report back to Council on the number of complaints received by development/developer to determine if additional changes are needed. Policy,Code, None Ordinance Change Needed Additional Some additional time constraints on existing staff Resources Needed Potential Action • Create webpage to assist constituents in understanding Items: construction processes and how to call/report issues • Meeting with DEQ on additional inspection assistance and process improvements • Incorporate BMP document into all pre-con meetings • Future construction complaint data update to Council Option#2: Updating Existing Ordinances Dust: Update nuisance ordinance to include dust issues. Would need to work on definitions and conditions (construction type,active work conditions). Voluntary compliance is still desired approach. Code Enforcement or PO must observe violation. Enforcement action includes misdemeanor ticket and a fine up to$1,000 as determined by judicial process directly issued to propertyowner(likely developer). Noise: Update current noise ordinance to adjust construction start times. Would need to work on definitions and conditions (construction type,active work, days of week). Voluntary compliance is still desired approach. POs work to obtain voluntary compliance. If compliance cannot be obtained,PO must observe violation or have citizen willing to sign ticket. Enforcement action includes misdemeanor ticket and a fine up to$1,000 as determined by judicial process directly issued to person creating dust(ie a worker/employee). Policy,Code, • Update nuisance ordinance Ordinance Change • Update noise ordinance Needed Additional Additional time constraints on existing staff Resources Needed Additional prosecution time Reducing allowable work hours will likely lengthen total project duration and costs Potential Action • Update nuisance ordinance Items: • Update noise ordinance (define hour changes) • Training for staff on new ordinances and processes • Outreach to development community on new noise hour limitations and dust enforcement processes Option#3: Dust Mitigation Plans Dust: Require all projects to submit SWPPP or Dust Mitigation Plan (if no SWPPP is required by DEQ) to the City. Noise: Not related to Noise,see other options Policy,Code, • Change UDC code to require plan submissions Ordinance Change • Add inspection and enforcement mechanisms to code-staff need Needed authority to enforce information in plans o PW or Building Services Inspectors are responsible for inspection depending on stage of project and level of non- compliance o Code Enforcement is responsible for enforcing penalties • Determine enforcement penalties (could be stop work orders, criminal penalties,or fines depending on how code change is written) Additional Land Development staff time to review dust plans Resources Needed IT time to reprogram Acella Inspection time (PW/Building Services) Enforcement time (Code) Additional prosecution time (Legal) Additional cost to development Potential Action . Develop minimum Dust Mitigation Plan requirements Items: . Add plan submission to permit checklists • Train Land Development staff on plan review requirements • Train inspectors on inspection processes • Determine enforcement penalties and develop processes • Determine if development of fees for staff time is needed • Outreach to development community on Dust Plan requirements for projects when no SWPPP is required by DEQ • Work with DEQ and ACHD to understand enforcement process and avoid duplication/confusion Option#4: Full Construction Practices Ordinance Development Dust&Noise: Full construction practices ordinance is developed. Ordinance could include all construction issues including dust,noise,light,etc. Policy, Code, • Full ordinance development Ordinance Change • Inspection and enforcement provisions to be added Needed Additional Development of a full program to include FTE(s),from general fund,to Resources Needed handle plan reviews, site inspections,and enforcement activities. IT time to reprogram Acella Additional prosecution time (Legal) Additional cost to development Potential Action • Define ordinance parameters Items: • Creation of ordinance language • Creation of plan review, inspection,and enforcement processes and forms • Staffing analysis to determine staffing levels • Create job description and hire FTE • Development of fees • Outreach to development community on new restrictions/requirements/fees Design Review Process Background: Design Review: Design review has been part of the City's development review process since the adoption of the Unified Development Code (UDC) in 2005. In 2009, the City established a formal Design Manual, specifically addressing site and structure design. In 2015, the process was refined again with the adoption of the Architectural Design Manual (ASM),which focuses exclusively on building design. UDC 11-5A-2 designates the Community Development Director, designee, or in some cases the Design Professional Committee as the decision-making body for design review. It is important to note that administrative design review is not required for single-family detached homes unless required through a development agreement. Building Height: In the UDC each zoning district (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Traditional Neighborhood Districts) specifies the maximum height requirements and list items that are exempt from the maximum height regulations. In the Commercial, Industrial, and Traditional Neighborhood Districts, additional building height can be granted through the alternative compliance or conditional use permit process. This additional building height isn't offered in the residential districts. When measuring building height,the UDC defers to the International Building Codes. This has been the standard practice of the city for quite some time. Building height is reviewed during the plan review process and if height is questioned, Planning consults with the Building Department to ensure the height complies with all applicable codes. Recommendation: Planning staff recommends that the zoning code (UDC) remain generally aligned with the adopted International Building Codes. Further, Staff recommends some exemptions should remain in place for certain architectural features and mechanical equipment screening, as this is consistent with City code and the design guidelines outlined in the ASM. However, due to recent concerns regarding height, some clarifications and changes to what is exempt from building height could be made; below is a list of potential code changes for discussion. Staff further recommends that any changes related to the design review process or building height be reviewed and further vetted through the UDC Focus Group, and the Building Contractors Association of Southwest Idaho. UDC Code Option(s): Height Measurment: Today,the UDC (Title 11) references Title 10 of Meridian City Code when addressing building height. While it is not staffs recommendation, an amended definition and exhibit(s) could be added to Title 11, Chapter 1 - Building Height Definition - More specificity regarding the building height of a structure, including similar exhibits as shown below. Ex. Building height shall be measured from the finished grade to the highest peak of the roof. tp . I m 4ablA:._of Flat R,oal Height Exemptions: Title 11, Chapter 2 contains standards for all districts, residential, commercial, industrial and traditional. The City could remove and/or add to the list of height exemptions currently allowed. Today, maximum height limits do not apply to several listed architectural features, and appurtenances that require roof access to things like mechanical structures, provided they are not in excess of 20' above roofline. Steeples, spires,belfries, cupolas, domes, chimneys, parapets, elevator shafts, stair towers,ventilators, solar panels,wireless communication facilities, fire hose and bridge towers, or similar appurtenances not intended for human occupancy, are currently exempt from building height. Code could be amended to: 1) remove all the exemptions from code and otherwise "cap" the height, including all appurtenances at the maximum height allowed in the zoning district, or, 2) clarify what architectural and/or mechanical equipment may be exempt from the height. A) allow these architectural/mechanical exemptions to be reviewed and approved administratively, or, B) require any request for a height exemption to be made and processed concurrent with a hearing level application. Detailed information, including the type, location, and dimensions of the feature(s),would need to be part of the application submittal.With this potential change (subsection B), the exemption(s) is discussed during a public hearing and documented in the Findings or a Development Agreement. Council may choose to grant the exemption at the hearing, continue the project for more information, or add a condition of approval that requires the elevations be reviewed and approved with a later application (CUP, PUD or MDA, all requiring additional public hearing). If a building with "appurtenances" is proposed taller than code allows after entitlement is granted, code could be amended to address the need for a new public hearing. Planning Initiatives: Ensuring building heights and designs remain consistent through with the approved Findings and Development Agreements is an important priority and has been discussed with Planning staff. During public hearings, staff will place greater emphasis on calling out building elevations and heights, especially when they are close to maximums or have rooftop amenities.When elevations are approved through a CUP, PUD, or Development Agreement, substantially consistent language will be applied. If building forms, materials, or rooflines deviate significantly from what was approved, it may trigger the need for a new public hearing and further Council consideration. Staff has also been encouraged to convene the Design Professionals Committee for their recommendation if they question consistency with the design. Attachments: BCA Letter & BMP Recommendation Document 8,22.2025 Mayor simison City Council Members City[If Meridian 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian,ID 83642 Subject: Request for Adoption of Standard Mast Control Guidelines Dear M ayor Simison and M embers of the City C ou ncil, Doi be half of the Iota l development and construction community,we respectfully submit the attached Dust Control Best Practices Guidelines fo r your review and adoption These guidelines have b een prepared b ased on Idaho D EQ requ i rem ents(IDAPA 50,01-01-650- 65 1] and long-standing industry practices. We believe these guidelines strike the right balance between protecting public health and safety,ensuring roadway cleanliness,and providing clear and consistent expectations for COntractars.Imp ortantly,they alsore duce unnecessary duplication by aligning dirertly vAth D EQ standards,rather than requiriFig individual dust contra I plans For each project, We respectfully request that the City adapt a policy requiring this document to be distributed by City staff at all preconstructfcrr meetings. Doing s-a wily •provide a consistent message to all contractors and developers; P-Onf4rce the City's and the community's shared commitment to resporisible construction practices; Eliminate cnnfusivn and inefficiency created by project-by-project dust control plans;and ■ Demonstrate to the public that both the City and th a development community are worki rig C011aborativelyto Mir]irnizeCqzt5teuction impacts. We view this document os a proactive,practical solution that benefits the City,the c-ornmunity,and the industry alike.We sincerely appreciate your consideration-0€this request and look forward to partnering with you to implement this policy, Thank you for your leadership and for your ongoing collaboration with our industry, PLespectful!ly submitted, Signatures-Local Development&Construction Community 2, r Owl 3_ - 4_ ' 1 AL_ '� 5. �� ��e r b.7. t�4 JL4� IV 10. Dust Control Best Practices Guidelines (Based on Idaho DELI Standards and Industry Practices) Prrrp�se To minimize dust emissions from construction activities,protect public hfW1,h.,and maii"n safe and clean roadways. These guidelines are consistent with Idaho DEQ requirements(TDAPA 58-01-01-65G-651)and reflect aco ted industry practices. General Principles • Take reasonable precautions to prevent dust from becoming airborne. • Apply dust controls proactively,especially during grading, hauling,or windy conditions. ■ Focus efforts on ra"mizing impacts to neighbors,public roads,and local businesses, + Recognize that developers�h4vc no direct control over Idaho rower joint trench contractors or third-party telecom providers installing i"aCilities in public u6jity easements. Contractors are encouraged to coordinate with these entities whenever possible,but responsibility for dust generated Fluxing such utility work rests with the performing utility/contractor. Best Prne-tices Soil& Surface • Use water trucks or hoses to wet dry,exposed sails. • ripply tackifiers, mulch, or outer stabilizers on disturbed or inactive areas. ■ Phase grading work to limit the size of open,exposed areas. Traffic & Hauling Install rock pads or stabilized entrances to reduce track-out. Cover or wet haul !rucks Carrying loose material. Limit vehicle speeds on unpaved surfaces to 10-15 mph. • Designate spccifx haul routes to avoid neighborhood impacts. ]Materials& Stockpiles Cover or stabilize swekpilc�with vegetation, tackifiers,mulch,or tarps- Ensure all loads are properly covered to prevent spillage. Roa&& streets Use sweepers or vacuum sweepers to ru ove dirt and track-out from roadways, Clean up promptly at site exits and intersections, Weather Response • Observe daily weather conditions; adjust activities during high winds (-25 mph or greater). • Pause or modify grading activities when dust catumot be adequately controlled. Prohibited Fractiees Leo not use dry sweeping or compressed air on paved surfaces, ■ Do not rely solely ten after-the-fact cleanup--dust must be controlled proactively, Implementation + Keep a copy of these,guidelines available on site, ■ Ensum all crews,subcontractors,and equipment operators are t�miliar with dust control practices. Resources Idaho DEQ Dust Control Guidelines Ada County Highway District Track-Out&Roadway Standards City of Meri-lian public Works Depanmix nt Commitment Statement This document reflects the development community's earrunitment to align with DFQ standards and to proactively manage dust—while recognizing that developers cannot be held responsible for dust generated by utility or telecom contractors operating independently in public utility easements. Construction Practices and Design Review September 2, 2025 Options Construction Practices Conducted preliminary stakeholder outreach•Evaluated existing data•Heard limited desire for options requiring additional staffing resources•Desire to better understand what would be required with different options•At last meeting:• Complaint Data Evaluation-Aug 202510July 2025-Aug 20241810Historically (Annually)~15 NA(includes OP/S/PB)Complaints Total Citywide Dust Specific ComplaintsPebblebrook/SagarraOrchard Park/current total citywide active projects (~247 projects)-Dust•since 2023Pebblebrook/Sagarra1 construction related noise complaint from Orchard Park/•Construction Noise• Recommended Option Does not require additional resources•creating more regulationRelies on existing regulations in place of •Focuses on voluntary compliance•processaccountability and participation in Reporting: Drives developer •experience, not getting passed aroundWebsite: Improves customer service •Allows data driven decision•What this option addresses: •Violation must be actively observed•penalty goesUnderstanding where enforcement •Requires court resources•Gives an enforcement option•Code Enforcement/PDTransitions enforcement from PW to •Does give us more enforcement options•responsibility/jurisdictionConfusion from other agencies on •develop/administer programSignificant workload to •Does give us more enforcement options•responsibility/jurisdictionConfusion from other agencies on •program (FTE likely required)Highest workload to develop/administer Recommended Option Does not require additional resources•creating more regulationRelies on existing regulations in place of •Focuses on voluntary compliance•processaccountability and participation in Reporting: Drives developer •experience, not getting passed aroundWebsite: Improves customer service •Allows data driven decision•What this option addresses: Construction PracticesQuestions and Direction Forward Design Review & Building Height Overview ensure the height complies with all applicable codes.Planning consults with the Building Department to •UDC.Codes. This still applies under today's version of the The UDC defers to the International Building -2005 •History which focuses exclusively on building design. adoption of the Architectural Design Manual (ASM), -2015 •specifically addressing site and structure design. The City established a formal Design Manual, -2009 •Unified Development Code (UDC).development review process since the adoption of the Design review has been part of the City’s –2005 •History Design Review & Building Height ensure the height complies with all applicable codes.Planning consults with the Building Department to •residential districts.conditional use permit process. This isn’t offered in the be granted through the alternative compliance or Neighborhood Districts, additional building height can In the Commercial, Industrial, and Traditional •height regulations. and list items that are exempt from the maximum Districts) specifies the maximum height requirements Commercial, Industrial, and Traditional Neighborhood In the UDC each zoning district (Residential, •Process and the ASM.with the proposed elevationsFor most other projects, they are conditioned to comply •collector and arterial roads.some informal design review when lots are adjacent to development agreement (DA). Most recorded DAs have family detached homes unless required through a -Administrative design review is not required for single•for design review. making body -Professional Committee as the decisionDirector, designee, or in some cases the Design 2 designates the Community Development -5A-UDC 11•Process Design Alternatives Add a condition of approval that requires the elevations be reviewed and approved with a later application.Continue the project for more information, or, Grant the exemption at the hearing, Development Agreement. Council may choose to:submitted with the application and discussed during a public hearing and documented in the Findings or a application. Detailed information, including the type, location, and dimensions of the feature(s), would be Require any request for a height exemption to be made and processed concurrently with a hearing level b.Continue to allow these architectural/mechanical exemptions to be reviewed and approved administratively, or,a.Clarify what architectural and/or mechanical equipment may be exempt from the height.•appurtenances not intended for human occupancy, are currently exempt from building height.shafts, stair towers, ventilators, solar panels, wireless communication facilities, fire hose and bridge towers, or similar teeples, spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, chimneys, parapets, elevator S the code: Ex.Remove height exemptions from•measured from the finished grade to the highest peak of the roof.Building Height Definition: Ex. Building height shall be -Amend definition and add exhibit(s) to Title 11, Chapter 1 •& Building Height Review Design Planning Initiatives Moving Forward Convene the Design Professionals Committee for their recommendation if staff questions consistency with the design.•need for a new public hearing and further Council consideration. be applied. If building forms, materials, or rooflines deviate significantly from what was approved, it may trigger the When elevations are approved through a CUP, PUD, or Development Agreement, substantially consistent language will •close to maximums or have rooftop amenities. During public hearings, greater emphasis will be placed on building elevations and heights, especially when they are •Agreements. Continue ensuring building heights and designs remain consistent with the approved Findings and Development •& Building Height Review Design Review OptionsQuestions and Direction Forward