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Home My WebLink AboutCC - Narrative Page 1 of 5 TH E LAN D GROUP September 2, 2025 City of Meridian Attn: Linda Ritter and Bill Parsons 33 E Broadway Ave. Suite 102 Meridian, ID 83642 RE: Baratza Subdivision Phase 2- Final Plat Application PN 123200 Dear Linda and Bill: We are pleased to submit the enclosed final plat application for the Baratza Subdivision Phase 2.The Project site is generally located south of W. McMillan east of North Black Cat Rd.The Land Group, Inc. is pleased to represent the applicant/developer, Lennar and James Ranch 280 LLC/Black Cat Meridian LLC for this application. The final plat, as submitted, is in conformance with and meets all requirements or conditions of the preliminary plat as approved on January 13, 2025 (PP H-2024-0016).The proposed development is in conformance with all requirements and provisions of the UDC.As approved,the Baratza Subdivision Phase 2 includes approximately 16.41-ac with 90 total lots, including 84 single-family residential lots and 6 common open space lots. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS& CONDITIONS A. Meridian Planning Division 1. 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 will not be accepted until the Annexation ordinance and development agreement are approved by City Council. TLG Response: Noted 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 shall, at minimum, incorporate the following provisions. TLG Response: Noted a. Future development of this site shall be generally consistent with the preliminary plat, landscape plan, phasing plan, and conceptual building elevations for the single- family dwellings included in Section IV and the provisions contained herein. TLG Response: Noted b. The rear and/or sides of 2-story structures that face N. Black Cat Road. W. McMillian Road and N. Grand Lakes Way 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 Page 2 of 5 architectural elements to break up monotonous wall planes and roof lines. Single- story structures are exempt from this requirement. TLG Response: Noted 2. Provide a mix of dwelling type such as single family attached or townhomes within Block 5 lots 2- 15). Block 12 (lots 1- 12). and Block 13 (lots 1- 12) of the proposed development as allowed by the Comprehensive Plan within the R- 15 zoning district. TLG Response: The development will include the NextGen product on 25%of the 120 lots depicted below: 30 total NextGen product lots.The 30 NextGen lots will be dispersed throughout the area shown. The NextGen home offers a 1st Floor private suite that provides all the essentials multigenerational families need to work, learn, create or have a sense of independence. NextGen is a home within a home that offers a separate exterior entrance as well as an interior connection between the main home and the suite, a kitchenette, a living area, a stackable washer/dryer, a bedroom or multi-use room, and a bathroom. This home configuration accommodates aging parents or young adults with a suite that provides a sense of independence while balancing family privacy and togetherness. �A i i j A L NextGen Lot Areajj pa, it _ S 3. The Preliminary Plat included in Section VII. dated 5/17/24, is approved with the following revisions: a. All utility easements reflected on the utility plan shall be included on the final plat. TLG Response: Noted b. All pathways and micropathways shall be within a separate common lot or easement as required per UDC 11-3A-8. TLG Response: Noted c. Direct lot access to N. Black Cat and McMillan Roads is prohibited. TLG Response: Noted d. The plat shall be revised to ensure adequate right-of-way_ (100 feet in total)for the future expansion of W. McMillan Road be preserved. TLG Response: Noted 4. The Landscape Plan included in Section VII. dated 8/22/24, shall be submitted for review and Page 3 of 5 approval with the following revisions prior to final plat approval: a. Work with the Irrigation District to enter an agreement to provide some type of landscaping other than gravel in the common open space area on the southern part of the property.The applicant will need to revise the landscape plan accordingly with the understanding that trees will not be allowed in the area but grass and shrubs may be allowed to be add if negotiated within an agreement with the Irrigation District. TLG Response: Noted b. Remove the no mow grass and add regular turf along Black Cat Road and McMillan Road. TLG Response: Noted c. Add grass in the barrow ditch area along Black Cat Road TLG Response: Noted 5. Prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer, the applicant shall submit a public access easement for the multi- use pathway along W. McMillian Road and N. Grand Lakes Way to the Planning Division for approval by City Council and subsequent recordation or unless required by ACHD. TLG Response: Noted 6. The applicant shall construct all proposed fencing and/or any fencing required by the UDC. with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7 and 11- 3A-6B. as applicable. TLG Response: Noted 7. The development shall comply with standards and installation for landscaping as set forth in UDC 11-313-5 and maintenance thereof as set forth in UDC 11-313- 13. TLG Response: Noted 8. The ditches to the west, south and north shall comply with the provisions for irrigation ditches, laterals, canals and/or drainage courses, as set forth in UDC 11-3A-6. TLG Response: Noted 9. Pathway and adjoining fencings and landscaping shall be constructed consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7A7. 11-3A-8 and 11-313- 12C. TLG Response: Noted 10. The development shall comply with all subdivision design and improvement standards as set forth in UDC 11-6C-3. including but not limited to driveways, easements, blocks. Street buffers, and mailbox placement. TLG Response: Noted 11. Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC Table 11-3C-6 for single-family detached dwellings based on the number of bedrooms per unit. TLG Response: Noted 12. All common driveways shall meet the requirements of 11-6C-2-D including a perpetual ingress/egress easement being filed with the Ada County Recorder,which shall include a requirement for maintenance of a paved surface capable of supporting fire vehicles and equipment. TLG Response: Noted— Phase 1 does not include any common driveways. Page 4 of 5 13. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review application shall be submitted and approved for the proposed gathering barn 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. TLG Response: Noted 14. A Design Review application shall be submitted and approved for the single-family attached and townhomes.The design of the structures shall comply with the standards listed in the Architectural Standards Manual. TLG Response: Noted 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 11-613-7. TLG Response: Noted 16. The Applicant shall comply with all conditions of ACHD. TLG Response: Noted 17. Staffs failure to cite all relevant UDC requirements does not relieve the applicant from compliance. TLG Response: Noted As you complete your review, please don't hesitate to let me know if we can provide any additional information to clarify the project's vision. I can be reached via email to matt@thelandgroupinc.com or at 208.939.4041. Sincerely, , k[ Matthew T. Adams The Land Group, Inc. Enclosures- Final Plat Application