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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
PRESENT
Commissioner Jessica Perreault
Commissioner Sam Rust
Commissioner Matthew Sandoval
Commissioner Matthew Stoll
Commissioner Jared Smith
Chairperson Maria Lorcher
ABSENT
Commissioner Brian Garrett
ADOPTION OF AGENDA Adopted
CONSENT AGENDA \[Action Item\] Approved
Motion to approve made by Commissioner Smith, Seconded by Commissioner Rust.
Voting Yea: Commissioner Perreault, Commissioner Rust, Commissioner Sandoval,
Commissioner Stoll, Commissioner Smith, Chairperson Lorcher
1. Approve Minutes of the December 16, 2025 Joint Meeting of the Meridian City
Council and Planning and Zoning Commission
2. Approve Minutes of the December 18, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting
ITEMS MOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA \[Action Item\]
ACTION ITEMS
3. Public Hearing continued from December 4, 2025 for Farrington Heights
Subdivision RZ, PP, MDA (H-2025-0016) by Studio H Architects, generally located
at the NW corner of E. Pine Ave. and N. Adkins Ave. Recommend Approval to City
Council
A. Request: Rezone of 2.9 acres of land from the R-4 to the R-15 zoning district.
B. Request: Preliminary Plat on 4.68 acres of land consisting of 25 building lots and 6
common lots.
C. Request: Development Agreement Modification to terminate the existing
development agreement and establish a new one.
Motion to recommend approval to City Council made by Commissioner Rust, Seconded by
Commissioner Stoll.
Voting Yea: Commissioner Perreault, Commissioner Rust, Commissioner Sandoval,
Commissioner Stoll, Commissioner Smith, Chairperson Lorcher
4. Public Hearing for Building Height and Drive-through Text Amendment (ZOA-
2025-0003) by City of Meridian Planning Division Recommend Approval to City
Council
A. Request: UDC Text Amendment to define residential building height
measurements, clarify building height standards in the Residential and Traditional
neighborhood districts and update the approval process for tiered drive-throughs.
Motion to recommend approval to City Council made by Commissioner Stoll, Seconded by
Commissioner Sandoval.
Voting Yea: Commissioner Sandoval, Commissioner Stoll, Commissioner Smith, Chairperson
Lorcher
Voting Nay: Commissioner Perreault, Commissioner Rust
DISCUSSION \[Action Item\]
5. Planning and Zoning Commission Chair and Vice Chair Elections
Motion to elect Commissioner Lorcher to Chair and Commissioner Smith to Vice Chair made
by Commissioner Stoll, Seconded by Commissioner Rust.
Voting Yea: Commissioner Perreault, Commissioner Rust, Commissioner Sandoval,
Commissioner Stoll, Commissioner Smith, Chairperson Lorcher
ADJOURNMENT 7:28 P.M.
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Meridian Planning and Zoning Meeting January 15, 2026.
Meeting of the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission of January 15, 2026, was
called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Maria Lorcher.
Members Present: Commissioner Maria Lorcher, Commissioner Jared Smith,
Commissioner Matthew Sandoval, Commissioner Jessica Perreault, Commissioner
Sam Rust and Commissioner Matthew Stoll.
Members Absent: Commissioner Brian Garrett.
Others Present: Tina Lomeli, Kurt Starman, Bill Parsons, Nick Napoli and Dean Willis.
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
Brian Garrett X Jessica Perrault
X Matthew Sandoval X Matthew Stoll
_X Sam Rust X Jared Smith
X Maria Lorcher - Chairman
Lorcher: Good evening. Welcome to Planning and Zoning Commission for January
15th, 2026. At this time I would like to call the meeting to order. The Commissioners
who are present for this meeting are at City Hall. We also have staff from the city
attorney and the city clerk's office, as well as the city planning department. If you are
joining us on Zoom this evening we can see that you are here. You may observe the
meeting, however, your ability to be seen on screen and talk will be muted. During the
public testimony portion of the meeting you will be unmuted and, then, be able to
comment. Please note that we cannot take questions until the public testimony portion
of the meeting. If you have a process question during the meeting please e-mail
cityclerk@meridiancity.org and they will reply as quickly as possible. If you would
simply like to watch the meeting we encourage you to watch the streaming on the city's
YouTube channel. You can access it at meridiancity.org/live. With that let us begin with
roll call. Madam Clerk.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Lorcher: The first item on the agenda is the adoption of the agenda. There are no
changes to tonight's agenda. Could I get a motion to adopt tonight's agenda.
Stoll: Madam Chair, I move to approve the agenda as presented.
Rust: Second.
Lorcher: It's been moved and seconded to adopt the agenda. All those in favor say
aye. Any nays? Motion carries.
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MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT.
CONSENT AGENDA [Action Item]
1. Approve Minutes of the December 16, 2025 Joint Meeting of the
Meridian City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission
2. Approve Minutes of the December 18, 2025 Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting
Lorcher: The next item on the agenda is the Consent Agenda, which includes to
approve the meetings of the joint meeting of the Meridian City Council and Planning and
Zoning Commission on December 16th and approve the minutes of the December 18th
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Could I get a motion to accept the Consent
Agenda as presented?
Smith: So moved.
Rust: Second.
Lorcher: It's been moved and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. All those in
favor say aye. Any opposed? Motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT.
ITEMS MOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA [Action Item]
Lorcher: At this time I would briefly like to explain the public hearing process. We will
open each item individually and begin with the staff report. Staff will report their findings
on how the item adheres to our Comprehensive Plan and our Unified Development
Code. After staff has made their presentation the applicant will come forward and
present their case and respond to staff comments. They will have 15 minutes to do so.
After the applicant is finished we will open the floor to public testimony. Each person
will be called only once during public testimony. The clerk will call the names
individually of those who have signed up on our website in advance to testify. You may
come to the microphones in Chambers or you will be unmuted on Zoom. Please state
your name and address for the record. You will have three minutes to address the
Commission. If you have previously sent pictures or a presentation of the meeting it will
be displayed on screen and our clerk will help you run that presentation. If you
establish that you are speaking on behalf of a larger group, like an HOA, where others
from that group will allow you to speak on their behalf, you will have up to ten minutes.
After all those who have signed up in advance have spoken we will invite any others
who wish to testify. If you wish to speak on a topic you may come forward in Chambers
or if on Zoom press the raise hand button or if you are only listening on the telephone
please press star nine and wait for your name to be called. If you are listening on
multiple devices, such as a computer and a phone, please, be sure to mute those extra
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devices so we don't experience feedback and we can hear you clearly. When you are
finished, if the Commission doesn't have any questions for you you will return to your
seat in Chambers or be muted on Zoom and no longer have the ability to speak. And
remember we will not call on you a second time. After all the testimony has been heard
the applicant will be coming -- will be given a chance to come back up for another ten
minutes to respond. When the applicant has finished responding to questions and
concerns we will close the public hearing and the Commissioners will have the
opportunity to discuss and hopefully make final decisions or recommendations to City
Council as needed.
ACTION ITEMS
3. Public Hearing continued from December 4, 2025 for Farrington
Heights Subdivision RZ, PP, MDA (H-2025-0016) by Studio H
Architects, generally located at the NW corner of E. Pine Ave. and N.
Adkins Ave.
A. Request: Rezone of 2.9 acres of land from the R-4 to the R-15
zoning district.
B. Request: Preliminary Plat on 4.68 acres of land consisting of 25
building lots and 6 common lots.
C. Request: Development Agreement Modification to terminate the
existing development agreement and establish a new one.
Lorcher: With that we are going to open Item No. H-2025-0016 to continue the
Farrington Hills Heights Subdivision at Pine and Adkins for a rezone, preliminary plat
and a development agreement modification and we will begin with the staff report.
Napoli: Madam Chair, Members of the Commission, good evening. So, yes, this item
was continued -- here, let me get that pulled up first. This item was continued from the
December 4th hearing date and during that December 4th hearing date you guys gave
the applicant direction to remove the open space to allow for larger building lots to
accommodate some single story homes within the development. The applicant did
revise their plan to lose an additional lot. This is a comparison of the two. Previous one
on the left is the one that you guys heard on the December 4th and the right is the
current proposal that they have. So, they did lose an additional lot. They did remove
the majority of the open space that was in the development and as well as rerouting the
road to actually be on that north boundary, so there is not going to be any homes
abutting those northern neighbors to the north. In addition to this I did talk with the
applicant and in my staff report I did recommend a DA provision that all the homes -- so,
Lots 2 through 8 -- so, this whole lot -- this whole side will be restricted to single story
homes. So, that is in the DA. The applicant -- I did briefly talk with them on that and
seems to be in agreement with that, you know, so that -- I will go over what they are
requesting again just so you guys have that on the record. The applicant is requesting
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-- their updated request is a rezone still of the 2.9 acres of the 4.68 acres of land from
the R-4 zoning district to the R-15 zoning district, leaving the remaining 1.78 acres of
land as R-4. A preliminary plat consisting of 24 building lots -- so, 21 new lots and three
existing. So, the three existing homes will remain on the southern portion of the site.
And seven common lots on the 4.68 acres of land and a new development agreement
to replace the current one. So, that is really where we are at tonight. If there is
anything else you guys would like me to highlight I would be happy to do so, but, you
know, this is their revision to your guys' direction from the last hearing and I will stand
for any questions.
Lorcher: Would the applicant like to come forward?
Durtschi: Hello. Had a PowerPoint presentation real quick. I figured since you already
heard me do my spiel last month we just will keep it really quick and abbreviated and
just stress the changes --
Lorcher: Okay.
Durtschi: -- that we made. So, on that note, Madam Chair, Members of the
Commission, hello and good evening. For the record my name is Sabrina Durtschi. I
am here on behalf of the applicant. My business address is 5179 South Boven Avenue,
Boise, Idaho. 83716. And this evening I am representing our layout of Farrington
Heights that Nick so kindly went over with us. So, first, let's go back in time. I just want
to tell you -- go back and remind us how we all got here. So, originally our August 7th
hearing -- you can see that we had 30 lots and during that hearing we were asked to
prepare and revise the layout, so that we provide a little more usable open space. Now
on the other side of the slide you can see our December 4th hearing that I presented in
front of you and we had revised the layout. We had reduced the lot count to 24 -- or 25,
excuse me, and, then, we included the open space. So, the plan, drum roll as you have
already seen -- you took out my drum roll and excitement for the new -- to the sign. But
here are our changes that we made. We have 24 single family homes. Seven common
lots. We actually removed one of the additional lots and, then, our net density has
reduced to 5.12 units per acre and really quickly. So, the changes we made we -- we
relocated the northern road alignment to create a stronger buffer between the project
and the northern abutting properties. Two. We removed the previously proposed open
space and, then, redistributed those all on those western side lots. Three. We
increased the lot sizes of the western side lots to better accommodate the single story
homes and improve the compatibility and, then, finally, I did a follow up and contacted
all the neighbors and they were very pleased with the changes. So, with that we feel
like, in closing, we are excited about the revisions. We appreciate the time to come
back one more time to work with the neighbors to address the changes and I just want
to kind of give applause and acknowledgement to the applicant for their willingness to
listen, come back a third time, all these changes that, you know, as an extra expense to
have a layout and so I just was very impressed with them and their willingness to make
a great project that works for everyone. So, with that I will end my presentation. Thank
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you all for your time and consideration and respectively ask for an approval to City
Council so we can get to that next stop. So, thank you.
Lorcher: Thanks. Do we have any questions for Sabrina before we start public
testimony? Thank you very much.
Durtschi: Thank you.
Lorcher: Madam Clerk, do we have anybody signed up to testify?
Lomeli: Thank you, Madam Chair. Yes, we do. The first person is Donald Flaten. And
he does have a presentation, too.
Flaten: I should have one or two attached files. And, of course, one of those is
duplicate to what Sabrina just submitted also.
Lorcher: While she is getting that if you can state your name and address for the
record.
Flaten: Yeah. Don Flaten. 1111 North Adkins Avenue. It adjoins the property.
Lorcher: Thank you.
Flatten: Thank you. The illustration is a PDF, so we don't see the full image of it. If we
can actually -- that's great. This is what I submitted after the December 4th meeting and
it does coincide largely with some improvements, of course, by the developer. I just did
a quick evaluation, but a suggestion based on the irrigation easement and so forth.
Within the context of an R-15 zoning this is a good plan. What I'm addressing today is I
just think R-15 is inappropriate. It's an R-4 neighborhood on all borders. There are
problems with R-15 that I numerated. We could go to another picture -- image there. I
think I have a text image here indicating where -- the problem is increased congestion.
Parking impact was brought up by three people who testified last time. It was never
addressed after that and that hasn't changed. If we look at the site plan there isn't room
really to park on the street within the U-shape there. I'm presuming these will be two
car garages with two parking spaces on a driveway in front. If it's like most people, like
myself, one of those garage spaces will be used for storing our stuff. The problem is it
doesn't leave any room for guests or -- to guests park when they come to visit and with
20 or 21 residences numerous people, it is an issue related to that and directly to the R-
15 zoning to which I object. Increased congestion. Generally noise level in the
neighborhood will be higher. We have animals. Other people have animals. Start
adding together a circus of animals from different buildings. It just adds up. The overall
volume level becomes kind of intolerable -- intolerable and distracting. Increased traffic
load on North Adkins Avenue and there is a decreased privacy inherent with number of
structures. So, if we were to continue with an R-4 zoning and appropriate development
that way that would -- all those things would be under control. That's basically what I
had to cover. The other thing I just want to be sure of -- the one story structures be
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limited in height to appropriate in matching the neighborhood and I haven't measured
those -- were 16 six. I think some of the neighbors are 18 feet at center line. That's
something to consider. And also for the people on the west border where they are one
stories, external structures, place -- they have -- they really must be enforced in HOA,
keep those at legally set distances from the fence and height restrictions on those
storage buildings and things. People will tend to build them and they do take up space
and people tend to jam up against them. So, those considerations are the main ones. I
do appreciate the effort and expertise of the developer in revising plans based on our
suggestions and requests last time. Very noteworthy and it obviously is -- they put a lot
of work into it. But my objection is the R-15 itself. Thank you.
Lorcher: Thank you. Madam Clerk.
Lomeli: Madam Chair, the next person is Stephanie John.
Lorcher: Hi. If you can state your name and address for the record that would be great.
John: Sure. My name is Stephanie John. I live at 1111 North Adkins Avenue. I will
first say I appreciate the developer and his changes. He is, obviously, willing to play
and listen. That is great. We appreciate it. A lot of stress has been taken off. I do
agree with the plan they have presented. The only thing I am going to ask for is doing
that development agreement modification that we cap the building sizes. I went around
and collected the heights of all the surrounding homes that immediately are affected by
this build and found their sizes. They are smaller homes. They were built a long time
ago. 2001. Things like that. So, I understand that. I would like to see the single
homes be capped from ground to highest peak at 20 feet and the two stories capped at
26 feet. I do feel like that is generous. They are still taller than the homes around them,
but they are new builds and, like I said, I really appreciate the modifications they have
made. I think we will hear testimony about parking, which will be an issue, and I do
think that there are some heights. I think capping them would help eliminate some of
the other concerns that the residents may have. I also collected signatures from people
in the area that surround the field that they were going for single family -- or single story
homes throughout the whole thing. You have to give and take. I understand that. They
have clearly listened and they are giving and taking and, thus, that's why if they do get
two -- those two story homes in the middle I'm just asking for a cap that would include
not just the homes, but also any sheds or any extra things that they might want to put on
the houses and things like that. So, if we can consider that, like I said, single stories to
the 20 feet, double stories to the 26 feet to the highest peak, so ground highest peak,
trying to keep it compatible going around, but also understanding it's a new build.
That's all I really have to say.
Lorcher: Okay. Thank you very much.
Lomeli: Madam Chair, the next person is Jack Harp.
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Harp: Jack Harp. 1038 North Adkins in Meridian. Appreciate the developer redoing
this, but my major concern is you are about to stick about 80 plus people in that small
area. You take that 80 people plus most generally two automobiles. Now you have got
about 80 automobiles in there. Then you have people who come and visit, come and
stay. Infrastructure just won't handle that. And I haven't seen any plans for garages,
speed bumps. I see one way -- basically one way in and one way out. Pine Street, they
are already having more wrecks than they can handle at Locust Grove and Pine. You
put all this in there it's just going to -- it will be a nightmare. But I believe that's on Ada
county. That isn't on Meridian. I get that. But like she said, my concern is is the height.
I have been there for a little over 22 years now. Been pretty much used to looking at
the geese and the view and everything. To put two story apartments in there or call
them houses, whatever, but it could be kind of a cultural shock. But like she said, if you
can keep the height down and not build them like those ones that are this close together
right along the canal there on Pine Street, that's -- that's a travesty. My gosh, you can
hand your neighbor a cup of sugar and never leave the house. That's -- they do all my
life that's a poor way to live. A poor way to live. All you folks on this board -- bear with
me. How many of you own your own house? Raise your hands, please.
Lorcher: We all live in Meridian.
Harp: Okay. You know what blood, sweat and tears to owning your own home. Most
of these will end up being rentals, because no one can afford to buy houses anymore.
So, with that being said, a rental, they don't care if the grass is green or if it's brown.
They make a call, they complain to whoever is going to be running this outfit. They
don't care. And what it's going to do it's just going to move our property value and
basically our way of life across the street. So, yes, I'm complaining a little bit -- actually
a whole lot, but you got to understand people live across the street. We will be looking
at this less than 50 yards away. Plus all the construction, the dirt and everything that
goes with all this. We will not be compensated for now, but -- that must be my bell. But,
anyway, folks, yeah, thanks for your time.
Lorcher: All right. Thanks for coming tonight.
Lomeli: Madam Chair, the next person signed up is Rick Salladay.
Salladay: Good evening, Commissioners. My name is Rick Salladay. I live at 992
North Stonehenge, Meridian, Idaho. This is directly behind the proposed development.
I brought in a couple pictures of my backyard and all my decorations on my fence. You
guys can enjoy. But this shows the elevation difference from my backyard to that field.
That is the retaining wall I put in shortly after I moved in to stop the drainage ditch from
pouring into my yard. They used to irrigate that field at one time. You will go to the next
-- next shot there, please. This is a -- kind of a shot of the trailers that are parked
behind my house. I don't have an objection to that. That's their property. They can put
whatever they want to on that property. I have always had a good relationship with the
Brocks. I just barely put that fence up three years ago, in fact. So, I have always
enjoyed an open fence to that field. The next photo. That just shows that -- the height
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difference there. That's -- that's sitting again showing the difference there. That is
approximately eight to ten feet off my back fence. So, that is approximately what I'm
thinking these new houses will be. But a lot higher. So, there again, that just shows
you the height difference from my house to their field. Here again this shows -- again
the fence to people on Adkins Lane. Without my fence you see the rooftops right there
across that fence. That's Adkins Lane. Before that I had a clear view of the mountains.
So, speaking of view is being destroyed. But that's all right. That is development. I'm
good with that and I again will go with everybody else. I appreciate what the developer
has done to adjust his plans to address our issues. I don't know if I had another photo
or not. This is the Brocks' home. I don't know if you have ever seen the Brocks' home.
It's not a home. It's a -- it's a huge house. But that just shows -- that's probably 50
yards from my backyard and, then, in the summertime they did put some trees there to
block the view, because they did add a pool recently. Unfortunately they built the
elevation of that right there where you see those trees, that is where they build an
elevation. So, when we walk around I can see that it's basically their fence and they are
walking around here. So, that's -- I can see over there. But, anyhow, again, elevation
issues. I think that's the last of my -- my pictures there show my complaint of elevation,
but with the new changes they made -- I noticed that they moved the open space that
was behind my house. It would have kind of eliminated the buildings behind my house.
They have now moved all over my house -- or my side. It looks like they put the biggest
lot right behind me and I'm kind of concerned about the elevation of that house,
because I think it might -- it looks like the biggest lot on their plan. So, anyway, that's all
I have to say. I would like somebody to look at the -- you can't tell by just looking at lot
sizes how big the houses are going to be, how the parking is going to be addressed.
So, that's some issues that are also brought up. Parking. Traffic. That's nothing. So,
anyhow, thank you, people. Appreciate all your time.
Lorcher: All right. Thank you very much.
Lomeli: Madam Chair, the next person signed up is Todd Lakey.
Lorcher: Okay.
Lomeli: The next person is Maralee Turner.
Turner: Hello. My name is Maralee Turner. I reside at 1345 East Shellbrook Drive,
Meridian, Idaho. 83642. My home borders the proposed subdivision of Farrington
Heights. The developers have restructured their plans over the course of several
months in order to find solutions that would be beneficial and respectful to us as long
standing property owners. We have lived in our home over 20 years. As a
development of such proportions will impact many families for decades, including
existing homeowners, I truly appreciate the accommodations the developers have made
to incorporate their plans and the neighbors' concerns into the existing space. I'm very
grateful that a proposed compromise currently has the potential to be reached. If we go
forward with the plans a green space will buffer -- will -- a green space buffer will now
separate our homes -- my home from the planned house bordering our property, which
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will allow us to continue using our garden space. A portion of the road will also provide
a small amount of separation between our property and the planned lots. The larger lot
sizes will now accommodate single story homes along the proposed boundary, which
we have been very concerned about in past hearings. I continue to be concerned about
the insufficient intersection at Pine and Locust Grove and that that will continue to be a
safety concern and that concern will expand with time. Also I would still express
hesitation if garages are allowed on the single story homes, which would put that -- the
garage level or a bonus room at a proposed height difference that would impact our
privacy and the use of our yard. If indeed the building lots on the outskirt -- outskirts
bordering the existing homes are limited to a single story and single level height
restrictions are put in place that concern would be alleviated. This plan has, indeed,
addressed multiple concerns in a respectful way and I am very appreciative and
supportive of most aspects of the plan.
Lorcher: Thank you.
Lomeli: Madam Chair, the next person is Brian Turner.
Lorcher: Good evening.
B.Turner: Good evening. Brian Turner. 1345 East Shellbrook Drive. And I really want
to express my appreciation to the applicant and that team and hearing feedback and
working with us. I wish that was done more often than it -- than it feels like it is. I
currently think the proposed plan is a good one and I'm in support of it. It would be
made great in my eyes if the west side, those homes there is some of the ambiguity
about whether they are two story or what height they are, was removed. It would
become a great plan. And -- or the use of the clear story or highlight windows in
appropriate places and that's it.
Lorcher: Okay. Thank you very much.
Lomeli: Madam Chair, we have Bob Flaten, Senior.
Flaten: It's junior. My apologies. Hello. My name is Bob Flaten, Jr. I live at 1111
Adkins Avenue. You guys have heard us speak many times. Me in particular I guess.
With that being said I want to start by saying Mr. Etheridge and his team are a lot more
likable and realistically they listen a lot better than I would have anticipated at the
beginning of this process. With that being said I mean our interaction with him has
improved. I can't say for anybody else, because I'm not them. Anyways, diving right
into this. A lot of the absolutely earth shattering things that we were concerned about in
our household have been addressed and I am extremely thankful for that. With that
being said I made a point a long time ago of saying that it wasn't just about us, but it
was about all of our neighbors and I do still hold true to that. So, to give you my God's
honest take on it, where we are, I think everything they have done is very beneficial to
us and to a lot of the other neighbors. Not all of them. There are still concerns of --
primarily I'm hearing with just congestion and all. You know, the rezoning and how
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many people can get into that space. Personally I agree with that part of it and also the
fact that not all could be single story. And, again, realistically, we don't have the crystal
ball that makes everything work great for everybody. I wish we did. I would love to
make everyone happy. But to reiterate, I think they have done a really good job of
helping me, my family and some of the other families. Ideally I would love for that to be
even across the board. If there was any way that all the neighbors could be pleased
and we could keep it in -- to where it's basically fair for all of them that would be my
ideal take. But, anyways, thank you very much for listening. I appreciate it immensely.
Lorcher: Thank you.
Lomeli: Madam Chair, no one else has signed up.
Lorcher: Is there anybody on Zoom tonight?
Lomeli: Madam Chair, no one is on Zoom.
Lorcher: Is there anybody else in Chambers that would like to speak before we ask the
applicant? Would you like to come up? If you can state your name and address for the
record.
Bradley: Yeah. My name is Rick Bradley. I'm at 1321 East Shellbrook Drive here in
Meridian.
Lorcher: Okay.
Bradley: I just want to start to say -- reiterating the building team did a fantastic job in
listening to our concerns. Last time we were here with this meeting we made ten times
more progress talking to them out in the lobby than we did anywhere here in the
Chambers. So, I really appreciate the willingness to sit and talk to us. The two things
that are really consistent here is maybe the height and the traffic. Last time I was here I
asked you guys if you ever been to Adkins and Pine intersection and nobody had been.
Has that changed? You guys aware of how that -- small that intersection is? And we
are adding all this extra traffic to it.
Lorcher: We are aware of the intersection. It's -- typically in a public meeting situation
to go to the site is -- is inappropriate for the commission, so --
Bradley: Yeah. I just thinking off hours; right.
Lorcher: Right. But as community members of Meridian I think we are all familiar with
the area.
Bradley: Okay. Great. So, obviously, that is concern -- should probably concern you
guys a little bit as well. As far as the heights going, I know that they can put into the
CC&Rs and ACC stuff about restricting two story, restricting height, restricting with roof
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and I think they were willing to add that into that. But when the plan checkers check the
plans they are going to have to be pretty thorough about that to make sure that they are
actually following all the guidelines for the ACCs and I think if it was implemented it
would be public notice and we will be able to see as residents that they are withholding
to what the developer said, because the builders are going to do their own thing. They
don't really have control over how the sticks go up. But if it's put it into the rules I think
that could solve a lot of the issues most likely and so I guess that was pretty much my
main point is it can be controlled. These -- the concerns of all the residents around can
be relieved if we take steps in that direction.
Lorcher: Okay.
Bradley: That's kind of what I wanted to say. Thank you.
Lorcher: Thank you very much. Anybody else in Chambers before we ask the
applicant to come back up? Would you like to come back up to -- oh, Todd, you are
going to follow up.
Lakey: Madam Chair, Commissioners, good evening. My name is Todd Lakey. Lakey
Villegas Law, 141 East Carlton Avenue here in Meridian and appreciate the opportunity.
I will -- I will be brief. If you have some more technical questions on some of the plat
design we have some of our other team members here. Start out always by thanking
staff for their work and their recommendation of approval. Commissioners, as you
know, these are often an effort to achieve balance and has -- as has been described,
my clients really have gone the extra mile in this case. I think it started with about 32
lots and, you know, they -- they removed 12 lots. They are relocating things on the
property. They are -- they are getting rid of the two stories that they could have done on
the edge in accordance with code. They moved the road, so there is a road to the north
along with that green space that goes between 15 and 25 feet. So, there is no houses
immediately on that boundary to the north. You have got Adkins to the east that they
are bringing up to code, widening it, including the sidewalk and, then, again,
Commissioners, they are tucking those two stories back into the middle of the project.
Your future land use map calls for five to eight dwelling units per acre and we are at
5.12, so we are well within that range that's provided for in -- in the Comprehensive
Plan. So, Commissioners, with the changes we are -- we not only meet code, but we
are doing better than code and that's, again, part of the balance, some give and take,
but the R-15 -- there were comments about the R-15 zoning. Yes, we are doing R-15
zoning on a portion of the property, but our density is not R-15. We have 3,000 to 7,000
square foot lots and in R-15 you can get two. So, it's really not R-15, other than it
allows us to utilize different setbacks and lot sizes and, then, with the development
agreement that limits us to what we can do. That's -- that's really consistent with that R-
8 that you have in the area. As was stated, my clients met with the neighbors multiple
times. Last time they met with them it was as described by several of them here.
Thank you so much for the changes. We are good. And my clients went forward. The
-- we do have a concern with the new building height restrictions that are proposed.
Commissioners, we are surrounded by R-8 and we have R-4 and R-15 on this property.
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There isn't really a nexus. We are complying with code. We are willing to say, okay, we
will do the R-15 height restrictions -- excuse me -- take the R-15 height restrictions and
take those R-4 height restrictions and spread it across the whole property. So, we will
be subject to R-4 height restrictions on the whole thing and we got -- we are surrounded
again by R-8. Commissioners, we also meet the ACHD requirements. There were no
issues there. There was some traffic concerns and questions, but, as you know, that's
their jurisdiction, their expertise and we are meeting their requirements. So,
Commissioners, as I said we have gone the extra mile. We are going above and
beyond code. We ask that the height restrictions be simply the R-4 height restrictions
across the property and we ask that you approve our revised plan that does help
provide that balance with the neighbors. With that I would ask for your approval. Happy
to answer questions myself or if you have some technical ones for other experts that are
here.
Lorcher: Commissioners, do we have questions for Todd? One of the residents asked
about will there be an HOA for this community. Yes --
Lakey: I'm sure -- I get a thumbs up. Yes.
Lorcher: Okay.
Lakey: There will be an HOA.
Lorcher: And so will there be language in there that addresses out buildings, like if
somebody wanted to build a shed? Yes. I'm hearing --
Lakey: So, yes, Madam Chair, for the record.
Lorcher: So, it will be respectful as far as height and so it won't -- oh. Okay. And then
-- that's all I had. Commissioners, do you have questions?
Smith: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Smith.
Smith: Just for clarity, so you indicate you would be comfortable with, you know, R-4,
R-8, that height limitation. Is that already in the staff recommendation or staff report or
do we need to amend that?
Napoli: Madam Chair, Commissioner Smith, so Lots 2 through -- here, let me pull it up
so we can show you. So, on that west boundary Lots 2 through 8 are restricted to
single story. So, R-15 allows for structures up to 40 feet measured from the property
line. So, we actually are changing that. We are measuring -- measure from the
property line to the peak of the roof. R-4 would have it -- 35 feet would be the maximum
height. So, that would be something that would be definitely your guys' purview and I
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would recommend you include that in your motion tonight if that is a way that you guys
want to go. That is correct.
Lakey: Thank you, Commissioner.
Lorcher: Any questions?
Stoll: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Stoll.
Stoll: So, I'm not sure if this is a question for Mr. Lakey or for Nick. Was -- did the
applicant propose on the west -- the homes on the western side would be one story or
was that --
Lakey: Madam Chair and Commissioner Stoll, we are willing to have that restriction,
yes. Those Lots 2 through 8 would be limited to single story.
Stoll: Okay.
Lorcher: What do you anticipate the average square foot of the homes that you are
proposing?
Lakey: Madam Chair, I might have to ask my client for that.
Lorcher: Okay.
Lakey: If you could give me just a moment.
Lorcher: Can you come up briefly? Hi. If you could just state your name and address
for the record.
Ethridge: My name is Brandon Ethridge and it's 5175 South Missoula Way, Boise,
Idaho.
Lorcher: Thanks.
Ethridge: And to answer your question, Madam Chair, for the average square feet we
are -- we want it to be around 1,500, maybe higher to 2,000 square feet if we can get it
in there -- if we can fit those in the lots.
Lorcher: Now you are looking at typically two car garages on these?
Ethridge: We are -- we have two car garages with the driveway that can support another
two cars.
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Lorcher: Okay. So, four cars in all. And, then, your HOA would either limit or allow like
a shed in the backyard for lawnmowers and that type of thing?
Ethridge: Absolutely. And we are willing to do a height restriction on that as well.
Lorcher: Okay. And one final question and it doesn't have to be exact. What kind of
price point are you looking at for these homes?
Ethridge: We want to be -- our price points -- we want to be in the five hundred
thousands and maybe creep it up if we can. We just know that that helps retain the
value in the area as well if we can maintain those price points.
Lorcher: Okay. Any other questions for the developer?
Perreault: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Perreault.
Perreault: So, on the single stories what is -- what is the height estimate that you
expect? I mean we know what the maximum is, but --
Ethridge: I think the -- on those single stories we can be in the 20s, you know, depends
on the pitch of the roof, but we are going to be respectful of that to plan it for the lots,
because we understand. We had a meeting with the neighbors last week and it was all
about height and we -- we would make -- we would limit that as much as we can, but it
needs to be a nice looking product as well so it maintains its value, so --
Lorcher: Okay. Thank you very much.
Ethridge: Appreciate it.
Lorcher: Appreciate it.
Lakey: Any other questions Madam Chair?
Lorcher: I think we are good.
Lakey: All right. Thank you very much.
Lorcher: Thank you, Todd. May I get a motion to close the public hearing?
Smith: So moved.
Rust: Second.
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Lorcher: It's been moved and second to close the public hearing on Farrington Heights
Subdivision. All those in favor say aye. Any opposed? Motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT.
Rust: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Rust.
Rust: Appreciate the rework that's gone into this. I don't know in my time as a
Commissioner that I have heard this much positive testimony. So, appreciate the
engagement of the community and coming out and sharing your opinion. After
reconvening with the developer we often get a lot of negative and not a lot of positive.
So, it was great to see that tonight. I'm in full support of this plan. I really like what they
did. If I remember right at the December 4th meeting we were trying to haggle over
some height restrictions on specific lots and I think what we have come to here is a
really good development. It is going to lead to some increased density. That's the
nature of in-fill. We talk about this with every single in-fill project. I appreciate the
applicant working with the community, with the Commission, with City Council. I think
we have got to a really good product here. I'm in full support.
Perreault: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Perreault.
Perreault: We already closed the public hearing, didn't we? I was hoping the applicant
can come back up and address the issues that were presented. Was -- is that not
something we were planning on doing?
Lorcher: We closed the public hearing.
Perreault: Right.
Lorcher: So, did you want me to reopen it or --
Perreault: Well, typically the applicant comes back up and my one concern would be
whether or not we should hear more about -- well, let me put it this way. Should we
hear more about street parking or parking in general or does the Commission feel like
that that's been addressed?
Lorcher: Todd was representing the applicant on the second part of it. So, if you really
wanted to hear from Sabrina we can reopen the public hearing for her to address it.
Perreault: No. That's okay.
Lorcher: Okay. Any other comments?
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Sandoval: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Yes.
Sandoval: As far as the parking I think with the two car garage and the driveway that
supports an additional two, I think it's appropriate, so I don't think we need to discuss it
more. Open to conversation, obviously, but I think it's adequate.
Smith: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Smith.
Smith: Well, there is some times a year where parking, you know, in -- in my
neighborhood there is some -- you know, there is some two, some three car garages
and there is still parking issues every once in a while when we have Super Bowl Sunday
or, you know, during the holiday sometimes that happens, but I think broadly speaking
on a day-to-day standpoint I'm not overly concerned with the parking. I think to a larger
issue -- or to a larger kind of discussion I think these are -- is a really good project. I
think the only thing that I would probably add to the staff report -- and I was mulling this
over, but since the applicant kind of suggested it, maybe to give some peace of mind is
restricting the height to be consistent with R-4 on all the properties. I know some
applicant -- or some of the public were hoping for a 20 foot height restriction or things
like that. I think that's a bit too -- too restrictive, a bit arbitrary. I think I was seeing
some numbers on -- on some of the documents of 22 foot, 24 foot. I think I saw a 29
foot. So, I don't know that that's the right way to go, but I think as a show of goodwill
and something that the developer seems content with doing is restricting it to R-4.
Yeah. I think these are going to be great properties.
Lorcher: Yeah. I agree as well. They are taking on the responsibility of improving
Adkins Way and they are putting in the street that will be, you know, a U-shape. So,
they are listening. Is it perfect? No. But a homeowner has a right to sell their property
and a developer has a right to develop those properties within the zone and I will say of
my six years on this I haven't seen many developers listen to the community as much
as they have listened to you. They have a right to build and a homeowner has a right to
sell. So, is it perfect? No. But I think when this goes to Council -- and it will -- they will
engage more with height -- height restrictions and the development, you know, design
that they will present to Council. Anybody want to give me a motion?
Rust: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Rust.
Rust: After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend
approval to the City Council File No. H-2025-0016 as presented in the staff report for
the hearing date of January 15th, 2026, with one modification to -- in addition to the
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single story lot height restrict -- or single story restriction on the west boundary, to
restrict the entire parcel to R-4 heights as outlined by the applicant.
Stoll: Second.
Napoli: Madam Chair, if I may chime in.
Lorcher: Yes.
Napoli: Can we put that at 35 feet, instead of R-4, just so it's clear on the record.
Would that be okay?
Rust: Yes. Works for me.
Lorcher: Okay. Do I have a second?
Stoll: Yep. I second.
Lorcher: It's been moved and seconded to approve file 2025-0016, Farrington Hills. All
those in favor say aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. Thank you very much.
MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT.
4. Public Hearing for Building Height and Drive-through Text
Amendment (ZOA-2025-0003) by City of Meridian Planning Division
A. Request: UDC Text Amendment to define residential building
height measurements, clarify building height standards in the
Residential and Traditional neighborhood districts and update the
approval process for tiered drive-throughs.
Lorcher: The next item on the agenda is ZOA-2025-0003 for building height and drive-
through text amendments from the City of Meridian Planning Division. Bill had some
handouts. Hopefully everybody got one to follow along for his presentation.
Parsons: It looks like the room is clearing out. Good evening, Madam Chair, Members
of the Commission. Thank you for your patience as I transition to the next item on the
agenda this evening. So, I am here tonight to talk about some code changes with you.
One -- two topics in particular. One being building heights and the other being drive-
through processes. If the Commission recalls I was in front of you in June presenting
some revised drive-through standards that we wanted to take forward. The goal at that
time was to get more express drive-through establishment standards, so that we could
approve drive-throughs administratively and try to eliminate the need for the applicant to
come before this body to do that conditional use process. We felt like we had it nailed
down pretty well. Went through a round of changes with the UDC focus group.
Ultimately we got to City Council and Council said, well, we wanted to expand the
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process on how we want to look at drive-throughs. So, that's kind of step one of
tonight's code changes and the other is discussion of building heights, which you kind of
touched on this evening, is how do we apply -- or measure building heights. So,
currently the way the code is structured anytime -- when we measure a building height
-- and in the zoning code there are maximum height limits for each zoning district. It's
pretty typical throughout the nation. In our code most of the R zones are 35 feet. You
saw tonight R-15 is 40 feet. Even R-40 goes up to 65 feet. So, some of those zones
they do allow taller buildings, but where we have some flexibility in the code are things
like elevator shafts or chimneys. Those can project even taller than the maximum
height limitations and so recently Council -- staff -- city staff went before City Council
and had a discussion with them and decided how would we change -- or how did the
Council want us to measure residential heights moving forward. Currently the way it's
structured it defers to the building code and these lists of exceptions that we currently
have in code and Council said, no, we want to be very -- we want to be more restrictive
than the residential code and come up with our own standards. So, the zoning code
can be more restrictive than a building code. So, in this particular instance on the
screen this evening you can see that first item is how we are getting to that point. We
are defining how we are going to measure residential structures moving forward. So,
technically anyone comes into the City of Meridian, applies for a residential building
permit, Planning will verify kind of that they are from their property line to the top of the
building they will have to demonstrate that the home does not exceed the maximum
height limit of that residential district. So, again, if it's an R-2, R-4, R-8 you are looking
at maximum height for 35 feet. So, anything under that -- any of those projections or
taller roofs will not be allowed to go forward. It's going to be measured to the peak and
-- and that's been historically different than what the building code does currently. So,
it's going to be pretty expressed standards moving forward. The next item on this -- and
kind of sticking with that theme of definitions, as -- as you recall we changed our
definitions for drive-throughs. We came up with that tiered approach where we had tier
one, tier two and tier three and, basically, that referenced the intensity of drive-through
uses. So, we have that in our specific use standards, but we never married that up to
the definitions in our code. So, that's what the next item does as well and, then,
touching back on building heights again -- I know it's a little disjointed. When I put these
tables together I tried to stick them in order of how they fall in the code. So, going back
to our maximum building heights here, again, this goes back and reinforces that
definition that I just shared with you. So, had changed some items in chapter two of the
code. So, basically, it's very explicit. Number one there says how we are going to
measure it based on that measurement that I just described to you and, then, items --
the exceptions that are currently in code, we have made that more explicit to say those
only apply to nonresidential structures and mixed use buildings. So, again, residential,
you are from the front of the property line to the very top of the roof -- the peak of the
roof, the flat point of the roof, whatever it may be. If it's a flat roof it's to the parapet. If
it's a peaked roof it's going right to the peak of the roof. Again for nonresidential or
mixed use structures there is some latitude there. And, then, going back to -- bouncing
back to our drive-through standards, as you are aware currently the way it worked in
code all drive-throughs are -- come to you as a body and so in order to follow through
on what the Council's directive was I had to go and amend some of the tables in our
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code. So, I had to go back to our commercial zones, remove the term drive-through
now, because now that we have a term -- drive-through tiered approach we went ahead
and added tier one, tier two and tier three based on the definitions that I shared with
you. Based on the direction from City Council they were comfortable with tiered one
drive-throughs being approved administratively. Tier two they wanted the Planning and
Zoning Commission to continue to review all of those regardless if there was a
residential district or not next to it and, then, Council also wanted tier threes to bypass
the Planning and Zoning Commission and go directly to them. So, that's why in these --
these tables that I have created here you can see where -- where you see an A or C --
so conceivably a tiered one drive-through can be approved by the director. However, if
a tiered one is next -- within 300 feet of a residential use or district it's coming before
this body still. So, that was not changed by City Council. Tier two. Again, all tier twos
will come to you. And, then, tier threes currently as drafted will go to City Council. And,
again, these tables are married up to do just that based on the Council's direction. I
also mentioned to you -- I don't know if the Council wants to take -- or provide comment
to City Council or not, but some staff members and some certain council members also
were concerned about allowing drive-through uses in Old Town. They felt in downtown
it should be more walkable and not more garage -- or auto oriented. We do have one
drive-through in Old Town currently and that is the Human Bean on Fairview and -- or
Cherry, however you look at it. Cherry and Meridian Road. And, believe it or not, that's
the reason why we changed the code back in 2015 to allow drive-throughs in Old Town
because of that one business. So, I don't anticipate us getting a lot of tier two or tier
three drive-throughs in downtown, but that -- the potential is there, so that's certainly -- I
think I anticipate some conversation with City Council as we transition there, but
certainly if the Commission wants to weigh in on that topic as well I'm happy to share
those comments with Council as I -- as I present to them. So, again, based on some of
the commentary that I have given you here this last code change here on -- in front of
you is basically the table that we use to enforce how we process applications or what
bodies act on applications. So, you can see here we have added the tier one where,
again, it may be the director, maybe -- like we don't need anybody, but director, no
recommending body, because the director can act on it or he may become the
recommending body, because they are next to a residential use and, then, same thing
with tier two. We are -- the director is the recommended body. You guys are the
decision-making body and, of course, tier three -- director is, again, the recommending
body and City Council will become the decision-making body. I know certainly how -- as
you -- as the Commission is aware certain applications, for example, like annexations
and preliminary plats, typically you guys are a recommending body on those site types
of application, then, you forward on a recommendation to City Council. Certainly if
that's the prerogative of the Planning and Zoning Commission tonight, if you feel like
you also want to act on or review tier three drive-throughs that's certainly within your
purview this evening to say, you know, maybe Planning and Zoning can be a
recommending body to the City Council on tier three drive-throughs as well and that's,
again, something that I'm more than happy to take before City Council as this transitions
to them. Looking at the public record I did not see any testimony on this item and I will
go ahead and conclude my presentation, open it up to you for questions.
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Lorcher: Quick question. Do we have any active banks still downtown?
Parsons: I know a few of them have. I don't know if this one is still active --
Lorcher: Is First Interstate there? Is there --
Parsons: -- this one might be -- this one across -- north of us may be active still, but I
know the one on Idaho has -- has vacated.
Lorcher: Right. So, that has a drive-through.
Parsons: Yeah. Different process. That was approved under a different code. I'm not
sure what the -- how -- what the requirements were at that time.
Lorcher: I think there is another coffee shop next to Paul's, too. Is that considered Old
Town? Franklin and King -- Main Street and King?
Parsons: Main Street and King --
Lorcher: Right there by --
Parsons: Oh. Yes. That's, again, another grandfathered drive-through. That's -- that's
part of an old process. Correct.
Lorcher: Got you. Okay. Do we have anybody signed up -- nobody's here to sign up.
So, did you have -- were you going to comment tonight? Okay. Does anybody else
have questions for Bill?
Sandoval: Madam Chair.
Lorcher: Commissioner Sandoval.
Sandoval: How are you defining property line? Are you saying the front of the structure
by the foundation? Are you saying the actual property line? So, if you are on a hill and
you have a 20 foot house, but it's 35 feet -- or it's 36 feet, you can't build it to that
height?
Parsons: So, Commissioner Sandoval, if I can get to your question here. So, basically,
what I would hope is -- like any plan that we get in -- Meridian doesn't have a grading
ordinance, so we don't require grading -- grading plans or a grading permit. So,
basically, when someone submits a site plan to us they -- they depict their -- their
property lines. If there is topography like you said -- a lot of times -- sometimes in -- I
think in south Meridian -- I haven't seen where the property -- the front property line is
taller than the -- it's usually taller than the rear, because it kind of slopes a little -- away,
but sometimes it could be the reverse. But in this case, again, if -- if there was a -- an
instance where the front property was higher than the back of the property we would still
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measure the height from -- from that. So, the developer or the home builder would have
to provide us that and, then, demonstrate -- give us a side profile of how that would
work, so we could verify that. So, technically -- conceivably the back of the house could
be taller than the front of the house, because we are measuring from the front rather
than the back.
Sandoval: Thanks for clarifying. I was curious. Thank you.
Parsons: Yeah. We did talk about that quite a bit with the UDC focus group and
everyone kind of -- you know, typically your road is your baseline for kind of the
elevation of your subdivision. So, we felt if we just had a standard requirement from just
one property line, but there are instances where conceivably you could take the average
of the entire property and determine that height. But I didn't want to over complicate the
code, because we don't really have a lot of topography at Meridian. There are certain
pockets of it, but generally it's -- it's pretty flat here.
Lorcher: Any other questions before we close the public hearing?
Stoll: Madam Chair, questions for Bill.
Lorcher: Commissioner Stoll.
Stoll: Folks that know me know that I'm big on processes when I'm kind of trying to
figure it out. So, in tier one director makes decision. Tier two the director makes a
recommendation to the Commission. All of the processes we have the Commission
makes a recommendation to City Council, but in this case you are talking about the
director makes the recommendation to the City Council. What's the reason for the
difference?
Parsons: Madam Chair, Members of the Commission, that was the direction that when I
presented the changes to City Council they said they wanted to act on all tier three
drive-throughs, so -- and they didn't want to slow down the process. So, in our UDC
there is certain -- the code is -- the way it's structured is that the Council has given the
Commission the authority to act on conditional use permits. That's within your purview.
That's why you -- you see the director to the Planning from us -- as a recommended
body to you for -- currently all conditional use permits. But during my discussions with
City Council they wanted to be mindful of the time it takes to get applications to them.
So, again, it would be no different than a development agreement modification.
Technically if someone -- there is certain applications that you don't even see, because
they go directly to City Council. So, that was the rationale by the City Council. They
said, well, we have other applications that don't require recommendation from Planning
and Zoning Commission, so let's make tier threes come to us just like any -- a short plat
or a development agreement modification. That's at least -- I don't think they wanted to
cut you out of the process, they were just thinking of it that way. We have other things
that -- that don't do it, so is there a way we can do that.
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Stoll: But there are other applications that --
Parsons: Yeah. Yeah. There are other applications and processes that do it. Correct.
Lorcher: So, when it came to In-N-Out we were supposed to decide on the conditional
use permit; right?
Parsons: And you did.
Lorcher: And we did. And they appealed it, which is why it went to City Council. So,
what the Council is suggesting is that anything with a two -- two lanes, an escape lane,
would go directly to Council. That's what they are -- that's what he is proposing.
Smith: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Smith.
Smith: Are we still in public testimony?
Lorcher: We are still in public testimony. Are we ready to close the public testimony?
Any other questions for Bill? Bill? May I get a motion to close the public hearing?
Smith: So moved.
Rust: Second.
Lorcher: It's been moved and seconded to close the public hearing for ZOA-2025-0003.
All those in favor say aye. Any opposed? Motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT.
Lorcher: My thoughts on this. We talked about this in our prep meeting a little bit. I -- I
am not in favor of conditional use permits tier three to go directly to Council. I think they
should still come to Planning and Zoning as -- to be vetted. If I am a chain that's going
to be -- or whoever is going to open double drive-throughs with an escape lane, coming
to Planning and Zoning gives them a chance to be able to work out some of the details
of their application before they go to City Council, because when they go to City Council
it's either yes or no. When they come to Planning and Zoning it's yes or no, but, then,
they can appeal it and it still goes to City Council. So, I think it just -- there is not a
developer here to say yes or no on it, but I just think it's not in their best interest,
because it probably limits their -- it takes some time -- maybe take a week or two off
their time, but it may change the whole outcome of their presentation, because there is
many times where we will make recommendations saying before you go to Council, you
know, do this. Or if you are going to appeal, you know, do this before you walk into
Council and if they go straight to Council, then, that wouldn't do it and I hear time and
time again from the Mayor and also Council Members is that they appreciate our
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feedback and so maybe still having Council be the deciding factor, but us being the
recommending body for tier three would still be helpful. Tier two stays with us, which is
one lane, one drive through and, then, anything that is close to proximity to residentials
will still come through us as well, including tier one if it abuts residential. But, otherwise,
if it's a pharmacy that's a stand-alone or a bank that's a stand-alone that doesn't really
affect those things, then, it could be administrative at tier one. Does that make sense?
So, those are my thoughts. You know, I would like to see tier three still come through
Planning and Zoning. We would be a recommending body to Council. Any other
thoughts on this?
Smith: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Smith.
Smith: Yeah. I agree with you and, like you said, we talked about this in our prep
meeting. I think the only instances where I could imagine there being significant delays
for us having heard a tier three seems like it might be one where it's warranted where
there is a continuance because of some issue or things like that. I guess, you know, if
there is a lack of quorum or something, you know, there is -- there is -- I get the desire
to speed things up and I'm not a developer, so I -- you know, I -- I'm not -- I don't have
insight into the time value of money in their specific industry, but I don't know that this --
in my -- in my opinion slows things down and not like too much to justify it. At the end of
the day if Council wants to just take it head on, you know, I trust our City Council. I
think we have a really good Council, so I'm not losing sleep over it, but I think that's
something that I think -- we -- we are here to help them and do some fact finding for
them and some analysis for them -- and I think that's, frankly, DA mods I know it's more
of a negotiation with -- with the city, so there is some more kind of executive function
there, but, heck, I would like to look at DA mods, too, you know. But that's a different
conversation. Yeah. I think I'm in support of that. And, then, I also -- again, just to give
my personal thoughts, I don't know if we want to open this can of worms, but with Old
Town restricting drive-throughs I would be okay with that. Yeah. The whole point is to
have a walkable space. I -- you know, again, it's not something that I particularly will
lose sleep for, because I can't think of too many areas where someone's going to go
slap in a big drive through, but you never know, so I think that I'm generally in favor of
that, specifically just because it's Old Town, it's a unique district.
Rust: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Rust.
Rust: I don't have a strong opinion on this, but I would actually take the other side. If
you think back to the In-N-Out application how many people did In-N-Out have here?
That was a pretty big application and they are going to bring all those people back to
Council and so I think there is a time element, but there is also a cost element for
developers and these tier threes are going to generate a lot of public testimony. They
are generally going to be more controversial. They are probably always going to end up
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at Council and I think the developers would generally rather get one shot, but know that
it's an up or down, then, the uncertainty of having to bring all those experts to multiple
meetings. They are going to have to do that if they -- if we bring tier threes in front of us
and I think that that more than anything both adds cost and time. So, again, I'm not
getting too worked up either way, but I -- I can see where Council is coming from and I
actually agree with their take on it.
Lorcher: Yeah. I mean those applications are far and few between, although I did read
today --
Rust: Dunkin Donuts.
Lorcher: -- Duncan's bringing 20 into the Treasure Valley. So, a lot -- my limited
experience with Duncan it's just typically not two plus an escape. It's one and done.
Rust: But they are going to have a lot of fun.
Lorcher: Yeah. Well, I don't drink coffee, so you can bring as many as you want in
there. But, yeah, I understand your point as well. But right now conditional use permits
come before us anyway, so that procedure doesn't change too much. Commissioner
Perreault.
Perreault: Thank you. I agree with Commissioner Rust. You know, when -- when
Council has needed more information from an applicant on a drive-through they end up
continuing it any way. So, you know, at some point you are doing three hearings and --
and so if Council -- typically when they can -- when Council continues that applicant is
brought back faster than if we -- if they were to come to the Commission and, then, go
to Council. So, if we are talking about time frames, if Council needs more information
they will continue it. It will be back in four weeks. It will still make for a faster process.
So, I'm in agreement that -- I would be satisfied if it went direct -- directly to Council. It
ends up there most of the time anyway.
Smith: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Smith.
Smith: I think after hearing that I think -- and chewing on it some more, I think I guess
I'm a little bit on the fence now, because now I'm thinking about it --
Lorcher: That's okay. That's why we are talking about it.
Smith: You know, we are essentially saying, City Council, let us do the extra work for
you and they are saying, hey, we are okay doing the extra work. In my mind part of it
was like, well, we could take some of that load off of their -- off of their plate, but if they
are content to, you know, take that on themselves that, then, I'm okay with -- look, it's --
I'm not, again, losing sleep over it and I wasn't in the first place, but maybe I'm seeing
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more and more of that kind of opposite view. So, realistically, I would be content either
way. I think it's dealer's choice for me now.
Lorcher: Okay. That's fine. That's why we are talking about it.
Stoll: Madam Chair, if I may.
Lorcher: Commissioner Stoll.
Stoll: So, I wasn't -- I will play the newbie card still. I wasn't here for the In-N-One, so I
don't know the process. Is there an aspect of the application that we are still going to
get and have to review, so it's -- we are not going to see the application at all.
Lorcher: What should have happened with In-N-Out, it should have ended here. Right
here. Because we approve conditional use permits. The only reason it went to Council
is because we denied it and they appealed it. Right? Because, otherwise, conditional
use permits, regardless of the number of drive-throughs, escape lanes, Raising Cane's,
Chick-fil-A, the whole nine yards ends in Planning and Zoning. What the commit -- the
Council is suggesting is that if it's a really big thing, then, maybe the one stop shop isn't
Planning and Zoning, it's Council. Because if we end up denying it for whatever reason
that's when it goes to Council because they will appeal it.
Stoll: So -- but -- but the trigger is it's got a drive-through with it. That's -- in this case
that we are talking about. If it's a drive-through --
Lorcher: Yes.
Stoll: -- then it's going strict -- directly to the Council.
Lorcher: Right. We are looking at, you know, high volume, congestion, you know, in a
-- in an area that's -- not contested, because -- I mean it could be a -- so, let's take Ten
Mile Crossing, the new Ahlquist part on the west side. I forget what it's called. They are
going to be developing -- say they decide to put an In-N-Out over there; right? So, what
they are suggesting is that instead of presenting to Planning and Zoning it's -- even
though it's just bare land right now they are going to have two lanes plus an escape lane
that would automatically skip Planning and Zoning and just go to Council for their -- their
presentation, because most likely there is going to be businesses 300 feet on either
side of them. Does that makes sense?
Stoll: Yeah, it makes -- well, yes and no. So, not sure how I -- where I fall on that one.
In terms of drive-throughs in Old Town, I lean towards not having them. If we can just to
promote the walkability of the downtown area.
Lorcher: Yeah.
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Sandoval: Commissioner Sandoval.
Sandoval: Yeah. I -- thinking about the community, everyone is going to give up some,
some people are going to get some. I don't see any reasonable argument to not have
something go through two small bodies with diverse populations to make a good
decision for the community in the long run. So, my opinion is, yes, it should absolutely
come here, let's talk about it, let's vet it, let's kick it up the line or deny it. If they want to
appeal that's their decision. Not every single application is going to appeal; right? Yes,
some highly contested ones maybe. We have been there. But I don't see any
reasonable argument to say why wouldn't it be better for the community to have two
groups to look at something from different perspectives, even if it may mean a two or
three week delay for one stakeholder. It doesn't make sense to me. So, that's why I'm
in favor of what you spoke to.
Lorcher: Right. And we are only talking about conditional use permits. I mean
annexations, preliminary plats, you know, development agreements, all those still go to
Council anyway. We are really talking about just businesses that are going to have a
drive-through, double stacked, escape lane, within 300 feet. That's the only thing we
are talking about. Correct; Bill?
Parsons: Yeah. Madam Chair, Members of the Commission, I also just want to
reiterate that, you know, you could get a tier two and deny it or approve it and someone
could still appeal that and go to City Council.
Lorcher: Right.
Parsons: That process is not changing. It's -- it's still in the code. So, it's just -- like I
said, it's -- it's -- like you -- like I just said, it -- it's just going right to City Council. It's just
like another application. But, again, it's certainly within your purview to -- to modify that
or change that. On the Old Town topic certainly if -- if the Commission feels
comfortable with tier one you can certainly say we are good with tier one and maybe
strike tier two or tier three from being an Old Town. So, I think -- everything's on the
table tonight, but I agree with you, I don't see a tier three happening in downtown. I
could see a tier one. I mean we have some up on the street -- they are not -- they are
not Old Town, but they are commercial, but their land use designation is Old Town, so
conceivably someone could rezone it to something else in the future. But, again, it's --
it's full gamut. I mean ultimately the -- the City Council will weigh in on your comments
and I will share that with them as I go and transition and present to them. But, certainly,
I don't profess to have one size fits all here tonight. I do appreciate everyone's position
on it. It's just how you look at things and I do -- I like the discussion tonight. I like -- I
like the perspective of Commissioner Rust, because I didn't think of it from that angle,
but it's very logical and, then, I see Commissioner Sandoval's take on it, too. So, it's like
-- it's -- it's all whatever we want it to be for the community. I think that's the key here is
what is the best thing we want to do for the community and I -- I truly believe this body
and the City Council has that -- we all do. We want to make sure we get it right. It -- it's
it's citywide. It's code changes. It's important.
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Lorcher: Right.
Parsons: But I do appreciate the discussion.
Lorcher: So, just to clarify Old Town is Fairview to Franklin, from Meridian to, what, 3rd
or 2 '/2? How far -- how far east does Old Town go? Just --
Parsons: Yeah.
Lorcher: But I mean it's --
Parsons: It goes to Franklin, 3rd and -- I don't know how far it -- it zig-zags. It's an odd
designation.
Lorcher: Okay.
Parsons: It's a weird configuration. It's not just a perfect rectangle.
Lorcher: Got you.
Parsons: It jogs throughout downtown. But it's pretty substantial.
Lorcher: Right.
Parsons: Larger than what you think it is.
Rust: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Rust.
Rust: I apologize, this was probably explained and I just missed it, but what function are
we serving here with these proposals that are before us? Like are we voting on these?
Lorcher: We are recommending to --
Rust: -- we are recommending --
Lorcher: Yeah.
Rust: Yeah. Okay. So, we are not -- we are not able to do anything, we are just
making recommendations.
Lorcher: Correct. So, we can accept the way -- we would have a motion the way Bill
has it framed or based on the discussion tonight we can adjust it.
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Rust: And so if we were to -- let's just say we said we want a say on tier threes and,
then, City Council could say we actually are going to go with our original intent. They
wouldn't have to come back to us, they just decide.
Lorcher: Correct.
Rust: Thank you.
Perreault: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Perreault.
Perreault: Just to clarify, Bill, the recommendation to limit drive-throughs in Old Town
that came from Council or where did that come from?
Parsons: Madam Chair, Members of the Commission, not necessarily. I know some
council members were -- so, when I had presented that had come up as a topic and I
presented this tiered approach or we were discussing the changes to the specific use
standards and some council members said they didn't want it, but they were outvoted.
So, I left it in here knowing that it would become another topic of discussion when I get
in front of them. So, I know there is some council members that want to talk on that
topic. So, that's why I'm curious -- I'm sharing it with you, because I'm curious how the
Commission feels about it.
Perreault: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Perreault.
Perreault: Personally I would like to still see that done on a case by case basis. I mean
I understand the concern about drive-throughs in Old Town. There are a few areas of
Old Town that still could accommodate them and I mean Old Town -- we have spent a
lot of time sort of loosening restrictions on Old Town in terms of height and uses and so
it seems funny to me to, then, create a restriction when there has been a lot of effort to
expand the options in Old Town. So, that's just my thought on it. I mean it's not a hill
I'm going to die on, but --
Lorcher: Yeah. I feel the same way. I mean what happens, you know, five years from
now and Old Town is built out in a different way and, you know, we are in a life situation
where people aren't dining in restaurants and they need to drive-through, you know,
and, then, all of a sudden the businesses that have established themselves, you know,
cannot have that opportunity or won't move into that area for that very reason. I think I
agree with Commissioner Perreault is that we should evaluate those on a case-by-case
basis, because there is some very skinny parts of Old Town, but there are some wider
spots, too, that could accommodate them and to blanket it across -- you might be taking
an applicant and turning them away from developing commercial opportunity downtown
because of that restriction. I can't imagine what it would be at this point in time, but if-- I
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would say no, but not having that crystal ball of what it looks like, you know, five years
from now I hate to be in that position where we would have to say, no, you can't come
here.
Smith: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Smith.
Smith: If I could make -- you know I, guess a pitch -- if I -- if I were trying to die on this
hill and this is -- this is not my -- I'm not playing devil's advocate quite, but this is an
exaggeration of where I'm at. Is, you know, you look at places that are intended to --
built to be -- built to be, you know, pedestrian primary usage. You think post-COVID
Main Street in Boise, for example, how that's built out to be really in that downtown core,
there is very limited download that I have seen a car drive down that since those
barriers went up in 2020. So, I think there are some areas where you can limit and if
you can steer the design toward something that -- if we are trying to create a very
walkable location in Meridian, that's the goal that we have, I think there is some value in
not doing it case-by-case, but trying to establish some bright line or some -- some
bound -- and I think if you are already trying to make a pretty walkable thing I think there
is a case for simultaneously loosening height restrictions due to a lot more density per --
you know, per square foot or per square mile while imposing greater controls on
automotive traffic specifically. So, yeah, I think I guess -- I guess I see the appeal
looking also again at the size of a tier one or something like that. But, again, if I -- if I
could wave my wand -- if I had a crystal ball that one of the people come in earlier was
talking about, I think I would probably limit it tier one. I think I would like that. Again that
doesn't fully restrict automotive uses, but kind of tries to steer the development toward
what we are trying to do. I know there has been cases of, you know, alternate
compliance or things like that and I think it just -- there are methods to I think get around
that if you will, but it seems like that puts the default into, you know, nothing -- you
know, you could have a small drive-through, but don't get crazy. So, there is that. One
other thing that I will say as for the -- the tier threes and that chain, on whether we see it
as a recommending body, I find out the way -- but I really do want to actually comment.
I do like that it is going to City Council by default. I think as the elected body if there is
anything that's large enough and sufficient enough and impactful enough to serve -- to
stir up that kind of a tendency that usually comes with tier threes, it should go to the
elected body as the deciding vote, not some volunteers who have the honor of serving
on a wonderful appointment, but there is -- there is an accountability structure there
and I think sometimes I wonder if like on a CUP if we approve something that Council
would have denied --
Lorcher: Right.
Smith: -- you know, especially something with the size of In-N-Out --
Lorcher: Yeah.
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Smith: -- and maybe no one in the audience knows -- you know, thinks to try to appeal
it from the other side, that kind of gives me some concern. So, I actually like that it is by
default going to City Council. I will say that.
Lorcher: They can take the heat. That's fine. Anybody want to try a motion?
Rust: I will take a -- I will take a stab.
Lorcher: Yeah.
Rust: Yeah.
Lorcher: One more for the road.
Rust: One more -- two for the show.
Lorcher: Okay.
Rust: After hearing, staff and public testimony, I move that we recommend the changes
to the -- is it the UDC? Is that what we are saying this is? I recommend that we
approve -- recommend approval of the changes as laid out by the staff in this table with
no modifications and no further comment on the potential drive-through modification to
the downtown core.
Lorcher: Okay. Do have a second? Kurt, with no second that motion dies, is that what
happens?
Starman: Madam Chair, since there was no second the motion dies. You can ask your
fellow Commissioners for an alternate motion if you like.
Lorcher: Okay.
Stoll: So Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Stoll.
Stoll: After considering all staff, applicant, and public testimony, I move to recommend
approval to the City Council of File No. ZOA-2025-0003 as presented in the staff report
for the hearing date of January 15th, 2026, with the following modifications: Tier two
applications for drive-throughs -- tier three. Sorry. Tier three applications for drive-
throughs, recommending body would be the Planning and Zoning Commission. The
deciding body would be the City Council and that's it.
Lorcher: Do I have a second?
Sandoval: Second.
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Lorcher: It's been moved and seconded to approve File ZOA-2025-0003, with tier three
going through Planning and Zoning for recommendation, with final decision going to City
Council. All those in favor say aye. Any opposed?
Perreault: Nay.
Rust: Nay.
Lorcher: So, it's two to three and I will say aye as well. So, that's four and two. Motion
passes.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. TWO NAYS. ONE ABSENT.
Lorcher: Couple more things before we leave for this evening. Tonight is
Commissioner Rust's last meeting and so we appreciate your time on the Commission.
Thank you very much for your service. We will miss your south side perspective.
Rust: Thank you. I enjoyed serving with you all.
DISCUSSION [Action Item]
5. Planning and Zoning Commission Chair and Vice Chair Elections
Lorcher: Yes. Thank you. And Item 5 on the agenda is we are going to vote on a chair
and a vice-chair for the 2026 calendar year.
Smith: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Smith.
Smith: I'm sorry, I apologize, bad time to grab a lifesaver. I do want to -- I know that the
bylaws by default nominate the vice -- the sitting vice-chair as a candidate for chair. I
would like to decline that default nomination and in place nominate you for re-election
for chair.
Lorcher: For chair. And -- and you stay as vice-chair?
Smith: I will not make a nomination for vice-chair.
Lorcher: Ah. So --
Smith: I would love to serve, but I don't want to -- you know.
Lorcher: All right. So, then, I will nominate Commissioner Smith for vice-chair. Is there
anybody on the floor that would like these positions? Kurt, do we vote?
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Starman: Yes.
Lorcher: So, I would like a motion for Commissioner Smith to retain as vice-chair and
myself Commissioner Lorcher as chair for the 2026 calendar year.
Stoll: Madam Chair, I move to retain the existing officers from the 2025 commission for
the 2026 commission.
Lorcher: Do I have a second?
Rust: Second.
Lorcher: It's been moved and seconded to keep Commissioner Smith as vice-chair and
myself, Commissioner Lorcher, as chair. All those in favor say aye. Any opposed?
Motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT.
Lorcher: I will take one more motion.
Rust: Madam Chair?
Lorcher: Commissioner Rust.
Rust: I move that we adjourn.
Stoll: Second.
Lorcher: It's been moved and seconded that we adjourn. All those in favor say aye.
Any opposed? Motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT.
Lorcher: Thank you very much.
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ITEM TOPIC: Approve Minutes of the December 16, 2025 Joint Meeting of the Meridian
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Hood: Can I bring up one more thing back to Councilman Cavener's previous -- and
this isn't necessarily a complaint. Maybe it is something to implement. Just the potential
after the motion is made and seconded, just to make sure that things are covered with
staff -- I mean maybe just to check in with the legal staff, planning staff, hey, did -- I
mean you do that from time to time maybe just to check in with local planning staff.
Hey, did -- I mean you do that from time to time, but I don't know if it's a -- like a
standard practice. You know, doesn't look like they have addressed everything, did we
cover it, are you -- you know, that type of a thing. I don't know. Just a thought. Sorry.
Simison: Council, Commissioners, any additional questions, comments, feedback?
With that I just want to say thank you for everyone for coming in, especially the P&Z
Commission coming in earlier this evening and for the dialog and the conversation and
turn to Councilman Cavener for any motion and last comment.
Cavener: Mr. Mayor, one quick comment and, then, a motion. Just truly I want to
commend our Planning and Zoning Commission. You guys are I swear the best
Planning and Zoning Commission that I have been able to follow after and you have
made our life so much easier. You do a lot of hard work. My wife giggles, because I
talk to you all when I'm watching your meetings on the Planning and Zoning from home
and -- it's because I'm encouraging and supporting the great work that you are doing.
So, thank you for making our lives easier for serving in our community and with that, Mr.
Mayor, I move we adjourn our special meeting.
Overton: Second.
Simison: Have a motion and a second to adjourn. All in favor signify by saying aye.
Opposed nay? The ayes have it and we are adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. TWO ABSENT.
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MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. TWO ABSENT.
Lorcher: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Thank you, everyone.
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Planning and Zoning Presentations and outline
Changes to Agenda: None
Item #3: Farrington Heights (H-2025-0016)
Application(s):
Rezone
Preliminary Plat
Development Agreement Modification
Size of property, existing zoning, and location: This site consists of 4.68 acres of land, zoned R-4, generally located at the
northwest corner of E. Pine Avenue and N. Adkins Avenue.
History: The subject properties were annexed in 2000 as a part of Farrington, Opal application (AZ-00-012). The zoning granted at the
time of annexation was the R-4 zoning district. With the annexation approval, the properties were subject to a DA that restrict the
property to adding one (1) additional home on the 4.68 acres. The existing DA will be replaced with a new DA to update the concept
plan and provisions to improvements relevant to the current proposal.
This application was previously heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission on 8/7/25 and was recommended for denial.
Since the hearing, the applicant was remanded by the City Council back to the Planning and Zoning Commission to address
the concerns of the neighbors and commission. The reason for denial was due to a lack of open space, a lack of transition
between the proposed two (2) story homes and existing single-story homes, and the zoning change from R-4 to R-15 being
too abrupt.
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At the December 4 hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission continued the application telling the applicant to eliminate
the open space and great larger lots. The applicant changed the plan to address Commissions comments.
Comprehensive Plan FLUM Designation: Medium Density Residential
Summary of Request: During the previous Planning and Zoning hearing on December 4th, 2025, the commission asked the applicant
to remove the open space to allow for larger building lots to accommodate some single-story homes. The applicant has revised their
plan to lose an additional lot, provide larger lot sizes and single story homes adjacent to the western boundary. In addition, they have
reoriented the local street along the northern boundary. The applicant indicated that they held a neighborhood meeting last week to fill
the neighbors in on the proposed changes.
The applicants new request is for a rezone of 2.9 acres of land from the R-4 to the R-15 zoning district and a Preliminary Plat on 4.68
acres of land, consisting of 24 building lots and 7 common lots, and a development agreement modification to terminate the old
development agreement and establish a new one.
Staff amended the proposed development agreement to include the new provision that restricts Lots 2-8, Block 1 to single story
dwellings.
Written Testimony: None since the previous hearing.
Staff Recommendation: Approval with the conditions and a development agreement.
Possible Motions:
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend approval to the City Council of File Number H-
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2025-0016, as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of January 15, 2026, with the following modifications: (Add any
proposed modifications to conditions)
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend denial to the City Council of File Number H-2025-
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0016, as presented during the hearing on January 15, 2026, for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for
denial)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number H-2025-0016 to the hearing date of ______ for the following reason(s): (You should state specific
reason(s) for continuance)
Item #4: Building Height and Drive-through Text Amendment (ZOA-2025-0003)
Application(s): UDC Text Amendment
Summary of Request: The amendment focuses on two primary topics: (1) clarification and revisions to the building height standards
and (2) implementation of the new tiered review process for drive-through establishments. The proposed amendment includes
modifications, additions, and clarifications primarily within Chapters 1, 2, and 5 of the Unified Development Code (UDC).
The proposed changes are summarized below:
1. UDC 11-1-5(B): Measurements
Clarifies that residential building heights are measured differently from non-residential and mixed-use structures. Residential
building height will now be measured from the average grade at the front property line to the highest point of the roof or
structure, while non-residential and mixed-use structure height will continue to be measured in accordance with the adopted
Building Code.
2. UDC 11-1A-1: Definitions – Drive-Through Establishment
Updates the definition to include the three (3) tiered categories for drive-through establishments.
3. UDC 11-2A-3(E) and 11-2D-3(B): Maximum Height Limits
Residential structures will be measured as defined in Chapter 1 and are further limited from additional height increases. The
amendment also clarifies which non-residential and mixed-use structures' architectural features are exempt from height limits.
4. UDC Tables 11-2B-2 and 11-2D-2: Allowed Uses in Commercial and Traditional Neighborhood Districts
Updates the allowed use tables to incorporate the new tiered drive-through categories recently adopted by City Council.
5. Table 11-5A-2: Duties and Authority
Adds specific review and decision-making procedures for each drive-through tier. This includes authorization for Tier 1 drive-
throughs to be approved administratively or by the Commission, Tier 2 drive-throughs to be reviewed by the Planning and
Zoning Commission, and Tier 3 drive-throughs to require City Council approval.
Written Testimony: None
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Possible Motions:
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend approval to the City Council of File Number ZOA-
2025-0003, as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of 01/15/2026, with the following modifications: (Add any proposed
modifications to conditions)
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend denial to the City Council of File Number ZOA-
2025-0003, as presented during the hearing on 01/15/2026, for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for
denial)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number ZOA-2025-0003 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following
reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance)
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ITEM TOPIC: Public Hearing continued from December 4, 2025 for Farrington Heights
Subdivision RZ, PP, MDA (H-2025-0016) by Studio H Architects, generally located at the NW
corner of E. Pine Ave. and N. Adkins Ave.
A. Request: Rezone of 2.9 acres of land from the R-4 to the R-15 zoning district.
B. Request: Preliminary Plat on 4.68 acres of land consisting of 25 building lots and 6 common
lots.
C. Request: Development Agreement Modification to terminate the existing development
agreement and establish a new one.
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APPLICANT: Sabrina Durtschi 1
SUBJECT: H-2025-0016 _��
Farrington Heights Subdivision RZ,PP,
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LOCATION: Generally located at the northwest corner
of E. Pine Avenue and N.Adkins Avenue
in the SE corner of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4
of Section 7,T.2N.,R2W.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
A. Summary
Rezone 2.9 acres of land from the R-4 to the R-15 zoning district and a Preliminary Plat on 4.68
acres of land, consisting of 24 building lots and 7 common lots, and a development agreement
modification to terminate the old development agreement and establish a new one.
B. Issues/Waivers
- This application was previously recommended for denial by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and has since been remanded by the City Council to allow for changes to
address the concerns of the neighbors and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The
previous reasons for denial were a lack of open space,the 2-story transition to the
existing single-story homes, and the change in zoning from R-4 to R-15 being too
abrupt.The Commission continued the application at the December 4"hearing to
remove the open space and make the lots bigger to provide a better transition.
- The development does not require open space due to the subdivision being under five(5)
acres in size,however,there is no regional park in the area for residents to recreate at.
Since the previous hearing,the planning and zoning commission gave the applicant
direction to remove the open space and make the lots larger so they can accommodate
single story homes.
- Since the previous hearing on December 41h,2025,the applicant has revised the concept
plan to eliminate the open space and include larger lot sizes. The applicant has indicated
that the homes on the eastern boundary of the site will all be single story which will
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provide a better transition to the existing homes.In addition,the roadway was
reconfigured to be adjacent to the existing homes on the north portion of the site.
C. Recommendation
Staff. Approval with a Development Agreement and Conditions.
Commission: Pending
D. Decision
Council: Pending
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COMMUNITY METRICS
Table 1: Land Use
Description Details Map Ref.
Existing Land Use(s) Residential -
Proposed Land Use(s) Residential -
Existing Zoning R-4 VII.A.2
II. 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 12/10/2024
Neighborhood Meeting 2/10/2025
Site posting date 10/23/2025
Table 3: Community Metrics
Agency/Element Description/Issue Reference
Ada County Highway District iV.0
• Comments Received Yes -
• Commission Action Required No -
• Access Adkins Avenue: Local Street -
• Traffic Level of Service ACHD does not have traffic counts available for Pine and -
Adkins
ITD Comments Received Yes -
Meridian Public Works Wastewater IV.B
• Distance to Mainline Sewer Available at Site
• Impacts or Concerns See Public Works Site Specific Conditions
Meridian Public Works Water IV.B
• Distance to Mainline Water Available at Site
• Impacts or Concerns No
School District(s) No Comments -
Note: See section IV. City/Agency Comments&Conditions for comments received or see the public
record.
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Figure l: One-Mile Radius Existing Condition Metrics
Reference Parcel:R2039261221 Date Retrieved:2025/4/3
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Figure 2:ACHD Summary Metrics
Level of Service Planning Thresholds
1. Condition of Area Roadways
1 raffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour(VPH}
Roadway Frontage Functional PM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Classification Traffic Count Level of Service
` Pine Avenue 314-feet Minor Arterial NIA NIA
` Adkins Avenue 648-feet Local NIA NIA
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STAFF ANALYSIS
Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code(UDC)
A. General Overview
This property is designated Medium Density Residential on the City's Future Land Use Map
(FLUM)contained in the Comprehensive Plan. The medium-density residential designation
ui. allows for dwelling units at gross densities of three(3)to eight(8)dwelling units per acre.
Density bonuses may be considered with the provision of additional public amenities such as a
park, school,or land dedicated for public services.
The applicant proposes to rezone 2.9 acres of the 4.68 acres of land from the R-4 zoning district
to the R-15 zoning district and leave the remaining 1.78 acres as the R-4 zoning district. A
preliminary plat and conceptual building elevations were submitted showing how the property is
proposed to be subdivided and developed with twenty-four(24)residential building lots and
seven(7)commons lots at a gross density of 5.12 units per acre. The proposed use and density are
consistent with the Medium Density Residential(MDR)FLUM designation of three(3)to eight
(8)units per acre.
Additionally,the applicant is proposing a development agreement modification to terminate the
existing development agreement(DA)and create a new one.
The R-15 zoning designation,which allows for reduced lot sizes down to 2,000 square feet,
provides flexibility for developers to support a diversity and variety of housing types. This can
create a dynamic,multi-generational community where residents can transition through different
stages of life(known as aging in place)while remaining in the same neighborhood. This type of
zoning in conjunction with other designations, should be used to support a diverse housing mix
that supports long-term residency and continuity within the community,promoting stability and a
sense of place for residents throughout different stages of life.
The surrounding landscape consists of single-family detached homes to the east,west,and north,
while to the south is Pine Avenue. It is important to note that the majority of the surrounding
homes are single-story. The average density for a one-mile radius is 6.1 units per acre,which is
higher than the 5.12 units per acre the applicant is proposing. Single-family detached dwellings
are listed as a principally permitted use in the R-15 zoning district per UDC Table 11-2A-2. The
applicant is proposing to keep the three(3) existing homes on the property and will configure new
lot lines around the existing homes that conform to the dimensional standards.
Since the previous hearing,the applicant has submitted a phasing plan indicating they would like
to north portion to be a part of Phase one (1)and the southern portion as Phase two(2).
Future development is subject to the dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2A-7 for the
R-15 zoning district. The property is already annexed with the R-4 zoning. The City may require
a development agreement(DA)in conjunction with an annexation pursuant to Idaho Code section
67-651 IA. If this property is annexed, Staff recommends a DA is required with the provisions
discussed herein and included in Section IV.
Overall,the proposed infill development is an allowed use within the Medium Density
Residential designation and contributes to the area's intended mix of residential housing types.
Therefore, staff is supportive of the proposed development with the conditions and DA provisions
listed in Section IV.
Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.02.02C: Support infill development that does not negatively impact
the abutting, existing development. Infill projects in Downtown should develop at higher
densities, irrespective of existing development.
Staff encouraged the applicant to converse with the neighbor early on in the process, and after
their neighborhood meeting,the applicant indicated the neighbors had minimal concerns.
However, at the first hearing in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission,the neighbors had
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several concerns that were not addressed by the applicant.With the resubmittal,the applicant has
addressed these concerns by providing an adequate transition the neighboring residential.
Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.02.OID:Require pedestrian access in all new development to link
subdivisions together and promote neighborhood connectivity.
The applicant will be extending the sidewalk along the west side of N. Adkins Avenue to connect
with the northern subdivision,which will improve the walkability in the neighborhood. However,
there is still an Ada County parcel that will leave a gap in the sidewalk. Once the Ada County
parcel annexes into the city,the sidewalk will be completed along the west side of Adkins.
Comprehensive Plan Policy 6.01.02B:Reduce the number of existing access points onto arterial
streets by using methods such as cross-access agreements, access management, and
frontage/backage roads, and promoting local and collector street connectivity.
The applicant will be eliminating three access points to E. Pine Avenue,which will decrease the
number of curb cuts on an increasingly busier arterial roadway.
Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.02.00:Plan for safe, attractive, and well-maintained
neighborhoods that have ample open space, and generous amenities that provide varied lifestyle
choices.
Open space and amenities are not required by the UDC since the development is five (5)acres or
less. However, staff has concerns with the lack of opportunities for outdoor recreation for
residents in this area, as there is no regional park nearby. During the previous hearing,the
Planning and Zoning Commission asked the applicant to eliminate the open space and make the
lots larger throughout the development to accommodate some single-story homes.
Table 4:Proiect Overview
Description Details
History AZ-00-012;DA Inst# 101052483
Phasing Plan 2 Phases
Residential Units 21 new single-family detached
3 existing single-family detached
Open Space None;The development is less than 5 acres
Amenities None;The development is less than 5 acres
Acreage 4.68 acres
Lots 30 Buildable Lots and 3 Common Lots
Density Gross: 5.12 Units/Acre
Net: 6.66 Units/Acre
B. History
The subject properties were annexed in 2000 as a part of Farrington, Opal application(AZ-00-
012). The zoning granted at the time of annexation was the R-4 zoning district. With the
annexation approval,the properties were subject to a DA that restrict the property to adding one
(1) additional home on the 4.68 acres. The existing DA will be replaced with a new DA to update
the concept plan and provisions to improvements relevant to the current proposal.
This application was previously heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission on 8/7/25 and
was recommended for denial. Since the hearing,the applicant was remanded by the City Council
back to the Planning and Zoning Commission to address the concerns of the neighbors and
commission. The reason for denial was due to a lack of open space,a lack of transition between
the proposed two (2) story homes and existing single-story homes,and the zoning change from R-
4 to R-15 being too abrupt.
During the previous Planning and Zoning hearing on December 4t1i,2025,the commission asked
the applicant to remove the open space to allow for larger building lots to accommodate some
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single-story homes. The applicant has revised their plan to lose an additional lot,provide larger
lot sizes and single story homes adjacent to the western boundary.
C. Site Development and Use Analysis
1. Existing Structures/Site Improvements (UDC 11-1):
The subject site contains three(3) existing homes that will remain with the formation of the
subdivision. These homes will be included in southern portion of the development and shall
conform to the dimensional standards listed UDC Tables 11-2A-5 and 11-2A-7.
2. Proposed Use Analysis (UDC 11-2):
The applicant is proposing single-family detached homes (21 new and 3 existing),which are
listed as a principal permitted use in UDC Table 11-2A-2 for the R-15 and R-4 zoning
districts. In addition to this,the proposed gross density of the subdivision is 5.12 units per
acre,which is less than the one-mile radius average density of 6.1 units per acre.
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 a total of 24 detached single-family homes,which is consistent
with what has been approved in the surrounding subdivisions. However,the lot sizes in this
development are smaller than the neighboring subdivisions but have increased since the
previous application. As a result of the increased lot sizes,the applicant has lost a total of six
(6)buildable lots.
3. Dimensional Standards (UDC 11-2):
The proposed plat and subsequent development are required to comply with the dimensional
standards listed in UDC Tables 11-2A-5 and 11-2A-7 for the R-4 and R-15 zoning districts.
The proposed plat complies with the dimensional standards of the R-4 and R-1 S zoning
districts.
D. Design Standards Analysis
1. Site Design Standards (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3A-19):
Goals 2.01.02D, 2.01.01 G,and 2.02.02C of the Comprehensive Plan emphasize the
importance of offering diverse housing types throughout Meridian to accommodate the needs,
preferences, and financial capacities of current and future residents. These goals also support
infill development that complement existing neighborhoods.
The subject site is adjacent to established R-8 subdivisions(Danbury Fair Subdivision Nos. 1
and 7, and Maws Add No. 3)to the east,north, and west. The applicant submitted a
preliminary plat and conceptual building elevations proposing 24 single-family detached
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dwellings at a gross density of 5.12 units per acre(see Section VII.G). This density aligns
with the Medium Density Residential(MDR)Future Land Use Map(FLUM) designation.
A county enclave parcel remains to the north along N.Adkins Avenue,which will result in a
persistent gap in the sidewalk network.
The property is contiguous to annexed City land to the north and lies within the City's Area
of City Impact.A legal description and exhibit map of the proposed R-4 and R-15 rezone
areas are included in Section VII. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6511A,the City may require a
development agreement(DA)with annexation. Staff recommends that a DA be required,
incorporating the provisions outlined herein and in Section IV.
2. Qualified Open Space &Amenities (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3G):
UDC Section 11-3G-2 requires common open space and amenities for developments that are
five(5) acres or larger. The proposed development,at 4.68 acres,falls below this threshold
and is therefore not subject to the open space and amenity requirements outlined in the code.
However, staff have engaged in multiple discussions with the applicant regarding the value of
including open space and amenities, especially given the absence of a regional park in the
surrounding area.While not a code requirement, staff are concerned about the lack of
recreational space or amenities for future residents.
Since the previous hearing,the applicant eliminated the majority of the open space to increase
the average lot size within the development to accommodate some single-story homes.
3. Landscaping (UDC 11-3B):
i. Landscape buffers along streets
UDC 11-2A-7 requires a twenty-five(25) foot wide landscape buffer along E. Pine
Avenue, an arterial roadway. A landscape buffer is not required along N. Adkins Avenue,
a local street;however, a 10-foot setback to the living space is required from the back of
the sidewalk.
The applicant has provided a twenty-five(25)foot wide landscape buffer along E. Pine
Avenue and is required to comply with the dimensional standards for the R-4 and R-15
districts. With the submittal of the final plat, the applicant shall provide vegetation
coverage calculations.
ii. 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.
iii. 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
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stormwater facilities into required landscape areas,where topography and hydrologic
features allow if part of the development.
iv. Pathway landscaping
No new pathway is being proposed as the existing attached ten(10)foot multi-use along
E. Pine Avenue is going to remain.
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.
Lot 18 will be taking access off Adkins Avenue. The applicant has submitted an exhibit
showing the garage and street setback to the property in compliance with the standards.
Lot 18 has an existing home that shall have the required twenty(20)foot garage setback
and fifteen (15)foot living setback.
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
conceptual building elevations that illustrate the appearance of future homes in the
development(see Section VII).
The proposed designs include variations of one and two-story homes, each featuring a two-
car garage. The elevations showcase a range of architectural styles and design elements,
including lap siding,neutral color accents,brick and stone veneer,varied roof profiles,and
different home styles. Staff review confirms that these elevations adhere to the city's
architectural standards and comply with the required design criteria.
One of the largest concerns of the neighboring residences was the transition from the
existing single-story homes to the proposed two-story homes. Since the previous
hearing,the applicant has revised the preliminary plat to make the lots larger on the
perimeter of the subdivision to accommodate single story structures. The applicant has
indicated that Lots 2-8,Block 1 will be single story homes.
Homes on lots that abut W.Pine Avenue, an arterial street,-will be highly visible;therefore,
the rear and/or side of structures on these lots (i.e. Lots 15, 16, and 18,Block 1 ) should
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 and existing structures are exempt
from this requirement.
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 two types of fencing throughout the
site, six(6) foot solid vinyl fencing and a four(4) foot wrought iron semi-privacy fencing.
In addition,the applicant shall indicate the fencing location on the residential lots with the
submittal of the building permits. These will be required to comply with UDC 11-3A-7.
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E. Transportation Analysis
1. Access (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3A-3, UDC 11-3H-4):
Goals 6.01.01H and 6.01.02B of the Comprehensive Plan stress the need to minimize the
number of direct access points onto arterial streets. This can be achieved through cross-access
agreements, access management, frontage and backage roads,and enhancing connectivity
through local and collector streets. Additionally,these goals highlight the importance of
incorporating pedestrian access connectors in new developments to link subdivisions and
support neighborhood connectivity within a community pathway system.
Access to the property is proposed from N. Adkins Avenue, a local roadway on the eastern
portion of the site. This local road is a shared drive between the proposed subdivision and the
existing subdivision to the east and north. The applicant is proposing three(3) access points
off N.Adkins Avenue with one being a common drive for access to Lots, 14, 15, and 16,
Block 1 and the other two being local street extensions.
2. Multiuse Pathways and Pathways (UDC 11-3A-5, Comp Plan, 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. The standards along Arterial roadways are to provide a
detached ten(10) foot wide sidewalks (multiuse pathway),however, in conversation with the
parks department, it was determined the existing ten(10) foot attached multi-use pathway
will be sufficient due to it being relatively new. The applicant is in compliance with this, as
the ten(10)foot sidewalk already exists along E. Pine Avenue.
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. A sidewalk connection along the west side of N. Adkins Avenue is
required to be installed to connect the existing subdivision to the multi-use pathway along E.
Pine Avenue. The applicant is depicting the sidewalk on the landscape plan in compliance
with this standard. The applicant shall provide a street section exhibit with the submittal of
the final plat reflecting compliance with these standards.
With the construction of the sidewalk along the western side of Adkins,the sidewalk will
extend to the north and stub at the lone remaining Ada County parcel. The sidewalk will be
completed when the Ada County parcel annexes in the future.
4. Subdivision Regulations (UDC 11-6):
i. Dead end streets
The proposed subdivision does not contain a dead end street other than the two(2)
common drives as discussed below.
ii. Common driveways
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.
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The applicantproposes two (2) common drives within the development. The common
drive accessing Hardiman Street will serve two (2) homes, while the common drive
accessing N. Adkins Avenue will serve three(3) homes. The common drive connecting to
N.Adkins Avenue complies with the UDC requirements; however, the common drive
connecting to Hardiman Street must be revised to depict Lot 8, Block I with the same
building envelope as Lot 7,Block 1.
In addition, it is important to note that the applicant still needs to comply with the
parking requirements for driveways off of common drives. If the house exceeds two (2)
bedrooms, the applicant will be required to have a twenty-by-twenty(20 x 20)foot
parking pad.
The applicant worked with staff to modify the common drives to provide the five (5)feet
of landscaping required in the UDC 11-6. Additionally, the applicant has provided
details into where the curb cuts for Lots 14, 15, and 16 will take access from the common
drive connecting directly to N. Adkins Avenue.
iii. 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. Waterways (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3A-6):
The existing irrigation ditches on the property shall be piped or tiled in accordance with UDC
11-3A-6.
2. Pressurized Irrigation(UDC 11-3A-1 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.
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 the best
management practices as adopted by the City as outlined in UDC 11-3A-18. Storm drainage
will be proposed with a future Certificate of Zoning Compliance application and shall be
constructed to City and ACHD design criteria.
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.
In addition,all buildable lots within Block 2 shall be revised to include a ten(10)-foot public
utility,irrigation, and drainage easement along the rear lot lines. The applicant currently
depicts a five(5)-foot easement; however,UDC 11-6C-3E grants the City Engineer discretion
to require appropriate easement widths. This revision shall be made with the final plat
submittal.
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Comprehensive Plan policy 3.03.03G require urban infrastructure to be provided for all new
developments,including curb and gutter, sidewalks,water and sewer utilities.
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CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
Prior to the City Council hearing,the applicant shall revise the landscape plan, elevations, and
common drive exhibits to reflect the most recent changes to the preliminary plat.
A. Meridian Planning Division
1. A Development Agreement(DA)is required as a provision of rezone of this property. Prior
IV. to approval of the rezone 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 is approved by 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
shall, at minimum,incorporate the following provisions IF City Council determines rezone 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. Pine Avenue,an arterial street,-will be highly visible;
therefore,the rear and/or side of structures on these lots(i.e. Lots 15, 16, and 18,Block
1) should 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 and existing structures are exempt from this requirement.
d. The existing structures on Lots 15, 16, and 18 shall meet the dimensional standards for
the R-4 zoning district listed in UDC Table 11-2A-5. In addition,the applicant shall
provide paved driveways to the existing homes that will take access off the southern
common drive.
e. Lots 2-8,Block 1, shall be restricted to single story dwellings.
2. The final plat shall include the following revisions:
a. Add a plat note stating"direct lot access to E. Pine Avenue is prohibited."
b. Graphically depict the three(3) foot wide public utility,drainage, and irrigation
easements on the sides of Lots 2-8,Block 2, and Lots 2-8 & 10-12,Block 1.
c. Graphically depict the five(5)foot wide public utility,drainage, and irrigation easements
on the side of Lots 14, 15,16,18,Block 1.
d. Modify note 15 to include language stating that all interior side lot lines for Lots 2-8,
Block 2,and Lots 2-8 & 10-12,Block 1 contain a three(3) foot wide easement for public
utilities,irrigation, and drainage.
e. Modify note 15 to include language stating that all side lot lines for Lots 14,15,16,18,
Block I contain a five(5) foot wide easement for public utilities,irrigation, and drainage.
f. Modify the rear easement for Lots 2-8,Block 2 to 10 feet in width.
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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-IOC.S. 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 details on the ground coverage material that will be used along Pine Avenue.
4. The proposed plat and subsequent development are required to comply with the dimensional
standards listed in UDC Table 11-2A-5 and 11-2A-7 for the R-4 and R-15 zoning districts.
5. Prior to the City Engineer's signature on the final plat, all existing structures that do not
conform to the setbacks of the R-4 zoning district shall be removed.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. The final plat shall substantially comply with the approved preliminary plat as set forth in
UDC 11-613-3C.
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 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.
12. Submit an updated common drive exhibit for the common drive off of Adkins Avenue
showing the driveways and the setbacks for the existing homes that will remain on Lots 14,
15, and 16,Block 1.
13. Submit a revised common drive exhibit for the common drive off of Hardiman Street
showing Lot 8,Block 1,with the same building envelope as Lot 7,Block 1.
14. The applicant shall either construct the landscape buffer along and close the access points or
post surety for the improvements along W. Pine Avenue with Phase one(1)of the
development.
15. The Applicant shall comply with all ACHD conditions of approval.
16. 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.
17. Staff's failure to cite all relevant UDC requirements does not relieve the applicant from
compliance.
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B. Meridian Public Works
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5. Fim.m no sewrr serrrc pu LLia p mnlugu vcv_trtx.
5. HeNunLhrlffia ismofin willsinSuF the w:derrneler.
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Geori it i:ou3lious A Appifo"l
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serv�uc uu .&ara publw hluiil wh raver aver xev,cs maims LS thne fitL,L<Ko.rr
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.ay{th_Lu3_dill waror xervrri a id iy2rW}the easemtnL w.&hr.xba11 be m-lkt ..k fora
swell uldtlr,w 304cn.LEr For Era The rratbacms sJnall rob 6c dedv:llxd,L&du pUL,br
ralh[r dndlw,ai rttllsidc the pflt pinam usk*he i:LR'ed Morwim's shrdard fmuic..The
ealeYr_id shall hu rvJSp LiCSILy�'I•-.,an IYC Fiji lie frter86:C�wY1S.tiuhnld all tuwdeti
erde .L(o..Ll,u lufm Av L,ble Imm PWAilc Wadi),i legal dlx rgpuaa pftpQ td by m Idaho
L.Kcraod Prultsa ad Land Hurve,or,.iLN LLad IohWL-Lhu uca ol'Vrtt ntea Intarhed
F.xiia 3rl'A)jail un K7:1-a L L-n V wd1b hemp and disl.-u {nwkei I,LI L1111T F9 Gr
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MITT RF:{YJR 11. Jidda rlmc L4 dic plm rareftwi%lbJs dacullmil..ALI Odtmx'n LS MULZ U
subml"rt-w-L iW approvr:d prlarmdtitkpavMpLLi wiluut9l.
4. 'I7rt L-nyarMtrtdtaireq.ues Lhrprezurldi urlgium syxLeaniti sugilued by i,c9lfauled
source a I'wjorr�13[}[:113FS�,k 71Le apP It ail xha.ld br eequtJ W u use any es.tatn g sue rScror
.ell�aLee ear 11r prinury source. If i xmaee at wK{I iLarf*a i.]1 a,illlbk.a sln&-poi d
a,eadxrr La the Lulteary.00ci sYsWft.shall ht"uved.11 r uuLu&d.
the■eu,eliprrrd1hu:utlxu.sihlu Iw Lltu 1uy,,,oaarasaeLLnro err LbcraeLLxoi oralparrw
Filar W eletivihK d.,rululiuiuhl nIaA alilli-Al.
3. A'lle"nUg 1Lfu%-wmlllr.uc 1 uyuiNd LL hL shall be pnar Lie smrlwdr as Me FLruL plu
by Lltr C rL,F:uruimi. ,illy u n„q„rL�dua we.LLu.ed La rmlaln itW I be sm1p!CLLa e.a lliamif.,Leal
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Lfl3f_11-3AA 3..1-G S.uch,.ate Lbe applicant rltall r amply with kl.W>[lir�42-1207
old knv iidm qT-Ii ahIc law iif Jqulra,an.
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C"Laiucl,on Si.udu ds E LLri almiltt3LLYL-0 by the Idaho Lkj)ll 1.of Wmrr Rriour[eL.The
Lhatel*Wj Flu}:.cu:A.all provldc A eU,c1Y-..L addresslrlg xhtlhtr tll2rt llet any bt.aing.eWL LL
the ir481cf .IL,.ud d act,her Mey wILL c�u he used,ar pro,L&rowed"Lbe.r
abardonnKrtn
K. ,Say cvlsaag xpL,c sysLcnls.wlthr iu proleti Llull be[er..,vcd G.OS xervlfY per[-ry LLrnu.nrr..
tcuoli SLI-4And'l9 H. L-orusn CbkW dLGelci Hk*M F&QufhdaLmomprLlcb3ucsrid
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9. Sami sLW art m Be In place,l761N[�sr.er wO�alcr Lyf weal fbalL be jprKovrd mid Acb,alet♦l,
mod hale llAW,td by LRL-Adl{V wWy H#b iy UkwKL and Lilt Filial Flu 3or iha suhd„v.Kr
"I be[ecwdk!d,prior ru appl,mg for dmlmg ptmlLx.
30.A kl arcrodt[w cosh suety m ac i loum of I IC%will.1,rrgweel Ifr ALI. OFILpleLcd
rmtLo&Uad n� an18r111eL,e .,pflar w xlffr Wu ith Ur Ruud pIr<
33.A31 uMx& -aLcn u etllttdto public lue,safety aW health shall bt aarllpLabil pn&r w onupawy
arils mua,res.W heir oWo*fd by Llhr[-Sy higlrKcr.an a.srr rftaf poa a pHfowarlcEr sumy
rise La,L#ufpravenww m wda to ahwn f:uy Hri. cii iLgisaurc on the risL pLu ix se[I"m
LILX.'11-51--313.
12.Ap1pl1 cAnL shall he roquuad Lo pay P uh Iic W ae Ls dcvt Iopnitm p Ma rtvk..and corttarudwri
1nr{tlw1vn few m drmmirrd B,ruLg Lhc p1m revrtx pruati prior m LFr rxuantm ora plan
ippeo,A knee.
11.I[hall br Lhc ro NnslGLrty ardc applicanL w crrurc dtaa all dr.clapnttm Iti-n,ucs Konply.uh
1ht,lLrerttara rah UarbdlLLtf A[L altd Lhc Fa,r Housing Act
14.Appllconi. hJWI he res nsiblc lar appLKanal artdtompi wnh any Li cl 404 rernll Lltng
the nu,be rcquvrd bf Lhc Amly CwlK ad FnX.ltccrx.
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14.Cangw LLr wa scsulu.shall be submiard LL the kr uLdLan kLuld,Lg Ilepinownt.for AL budding
FLbk Cw tivlllg engLh crcti brcalLll,rI�rr ivawlg would ill.atop rill-..-.-.
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minm al3-rr jba,c 11rt hLbL csubllshod peal grouWwatrr ticv n.'Ilrr Is w craurc
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-or A[-HL).'rbr dnlgn enguetr shall.provrie oaul LtLLIan ehr Lhr ULikilc7,Lave hceo te:ulk-d LL
k'oedmce dbLht apprb.cd der pl. T1us bmuflta ah..11 bt fe.luvc-0".Pr,.a cm.kcmt
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requirear=nu arc ILard m satuan 64 aR Lhe I12WOv YrnL tivmdsr,;Rw%mott I-qlLiryg.A.copy
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dipuClar bmid.Allilli-L a:ter l d:y i a:t::i.aiiwl Nor' tly,.bL'h can ht lound as Lht
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C. Ada County Highway District(ACHD)
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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:
1. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan;
Stafffinds the map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive
Plan in regard to the Medium Density Residential future land use map designation for the
site.
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2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district,
specifically the purpose statement;
Stafffinds 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;
Stafffinds the proposed zoning amendment will not be materially detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare with compliance of the proposed DA and conditions listed 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
Stafffinds 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 11-6B-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;
Stafffinds 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;
Stafffinds 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;
City water and sewer and other utilities will be extended by the developer at their own cost,
therefore, staff find the subdivision will not require the expenditure of capital improvement
funds.
4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
Stafffinds 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
Stafffinds the proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
general welfare with compliance of the proposed DA and conditions listed in Section IV.
6. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features.
Stafffinds there are no natural, scenic, or historic features that need to be preserved with
development of this property.
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ACTION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed modification to the Development Agreement,
Rezone,and Preliminary Plat with the conditions of approval listed in Section IV.
B. Commission:
vi. Pending
C. City Council:
Pending
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Floodplain Either not within the 100 yrfloodplain or , % a. es GREEN
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Emergency Services Police Meets response time goals most of the time GREEN
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Applicant Presentation
January 15, 2026Meridian Planning and Zoning
Changes to Plans Hearing th December 4Layout presented in Hearing th August 7–Original Layout
24 Maximum Lot Size 9,078 Average Residential Lot Size s.f4,000 Minimum Residential Lots Size 2,951 Gross Residential Density 5.12 units per acre Total Acreage 4.68 acres Existing Homes
3 Common Lots 7 Single Family Residential Lots
1.to review the revised layout.up coordination with neighbors -Conducted follow4.improve compatibility.story homes and -better accommodate singleIncreased lot sizes along the western
edge to 3.redistributed that area into the western lots.Removed the previously proposed open space and 2.northern abutting properties.stronger buffer between the project and the Relocated
the northern road alignment to create a
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Having met with the developer for Farrington Heights on Jan 8, along with other neighbors, a
proposal which I submitted in December coincides with plan revision work done by the
developer's team.
I proposed this revision IF R15 zoning were to be approved.
However, I do Not favor rezoning to R15, since primary objections voiced by neighbors to this
higher density development plan are unresolved:
- Parking impact on the surrounding neighborhood
- Increased congestion
- Increased traffic load on North Adkins Ave
- Increased noise from much higher density than surrounding neighborhood
- Decreased privacy inherent from higher density zoning
Thank you
Don Flaten
1111 N Adkins Ave
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Sent:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 2:39 PM
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Subject:Farrington Heights subdivision meeting 1/15/26
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AGENDA ITEM
ITEM TOPIC: Public Hearing for Building Height and Drive-through Text Amendment (ZOA-
2025-0003) by City of Meridian Planning Division
A. Request: UDC Text Amendment to define residential building height measurements, clarify
building height standards in the Residential and Traditional neighborhood districts and update
the approval process for tiered drive-throughs.
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PUBLIC HEARING SIGN IN SHEET
DATE: January 15, 2026 ITEM #4
PROJECT NAME: Building Height and Drive-through Text Amendment (ZOA-
2025-0003) by City of Meridian Planning Division
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HEARING 1/15/2026
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TO: Planning&Zoning Commission 26
FROM: Bill Parsons, Current Planning
Supervisor
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: ZOA-2025-0003
Building Height and Drive-through Text Legend �.
Amendment AOCI
LOCATION: City wide County — 69
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I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Meridian Planning Division has applied for a UDC text amendment to define residential building
height measurements,clarify building height standards in the Residential and Traditional Neighborhood
Districts,and update the approval process for tiered drive-throughs.
II. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
City of Meridian Planning Division
33 E.Broadway Ave, Suite#102
Meridian, ID 83642
III. NOTICING
Planning&Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Notification published in
12/30/2025
newspaper
Public Service Announcement 12/18/2025
Nextdoor posting 12/18/2025
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IV. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS (Comprehensive Plan)
A. Comprehensive Plan Text(https:llwww.meridianciU.or /g compplan):
3.01.01B -Update the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code as needed to
accommodate the community's needs and growth trends.
This is the first amendment of the year and is derived from discussions with City Council on these two
topics, based on community feedback and the need to strengthen processes and code to better align
with current growth trends.
V. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ANALYSIS(UDC)
This amendment focuses on two primary topics: (1)clarification and revisions to the building height
standards and(2)implementation of the new tiered review process for drive-through establishments. The
proposed amendment includes modifications, additions, and clarifications primarily within Chapters 1,2,
and 5 of the Unified Development Code (UDC). The proposed changes are summarized below:
1. UDC 11-1-5(B): Measurements
Clarifies that residential building heights are measured differently from non-residential and
mixed-use structures. Residential building height will now be measured from the average grade at
the front property line to the highest point of the roof or structure,while non-residential and
mixed-use structure height will continue to be measured in accordance with the adopted Building
Code.
2. UDC 11-1A-1: Definitions Drive-Through Establishment
Updates the definition to include the three(3)tiered categories for drive-through establishments.
3. UDC 11-2A-3(E)and 11-2D-3(B): Maximum Height Limits
Residential structures will be measured as defined in Chapter 1 and are further limited from
additional height increases. The amendment also clarifies which non-residential and mixed-use
structures'architectural features are exempt from height limits.
4. UDC Tables 11-2B-2 and 11-213-2: Allowed Uses in Commercial and Traditional Neighborhood
Districts
Updates the allowed use tables to incorporate the new tiered drive-through categories recently
adopted by City Council.
5. Table 11-5A-2: Duties and Authority
Adds specific review and decision-making procedures for each drive-through tier. This includes
authorization for Tier 1 drive-throughs to be approved administratively or by the Commission,
Tier 2 drive-throughs to be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission,and Tier 3 drive-
throughs to require City Council approval.
These changes have been reviewed with the UDC Focus Group and align with City Council's direction.
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VI. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed text amendment to the UDC based on the analysis provided
in Section IV and V and the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Section VIII.
B. Commission:
C. City Council:
Enter Summary of City Council Decision.
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VII. EXHIBIT
A. Proposed Code Changes
Proposed UDC Text Amendments
UDC Section Topic Reason for Charges Proposed Change
11-1- B Measurements clWifVthis section to state B.Measurements
residential building heights are 1.The height of a residential structure shall be measured from the average grade
measured differently than non- atthe front property line to the highest point of the roof or structure. Non-
residential structures. residential and mixed-use sStructures height shall be measured in accord with the
Meridian City Building Code as s set forth in title 10 chapter 1 of this Code.
11-1A-1 De fnitf ons o Pairing the e nitions in 9100 Drive-through establishment The use of a portion of a structure where business is
terms Specific Standards with the
Definition transacted,or is capable of being transacted,directly with customers located in a
n Section of the UDC.
motor vehicle,including associated stacking lanes speaker and/or ordering area
pick up windows,and exit lanes.The tprm ari,,.,through establishment shall-
include-but not be liwAt-ea t.. providing food er beverage sei:yic,.bank..,.,-;,:.-..
and/or Rim process i&The term drive-through establishment shall not include
"fuel sales facility",or"vehicle washing facility",or"vehicle repair,minor"as herein
defined.
A.Tier 1.A drive-through associated with a financial institution,automated teller
machine CATM].pharmacy.laundry and dry cleaning,restaurant limited to online
and mobile ordering only,or other comparable uses,as determined by the Director.
B.Tier 2.A drive-through associated with a restaurant limited to a designated
order area one(1)stacking lane and a pick-up window.
C.Tier 3.A drive-through associated with a restaurant providing either two(2)or
more designated order areas.two(2)or more stacking lanes,or two(2)or more
pick-up windows.
aximum height Flanniur staff3wjg directed to E.Maximurnheight limit.
limit update our current residential 1.Residential structures shall not exceed the maximum height of the district as
height standards. defined in Chapter 1 of this title.
-12.The maximum height limitations shall not applyto tbo-MR5
rchitectural
features of non-residential and nixed-use structures that are not mten a or
human occupation.such as steeple,belfry.cupola.and chimney.Such architectural
features shall have a maximum.height limit of twenty[20]feet as measured from
the roofline.
23.The maadmumheight limitations shall not applyto the following:spire;
amateur radio antenna;bridge tower;fire and hose tower;observation tower;
power line tower;smokestack;water tank ortower;ventilator;Windnull;wireless
communication facility,or other commercial or personal tower and/or antenna
structure,,or other appurtenances usually required to he placed above the level of
the ground and not intended for human occupancy.
34.Notwithstanding other height limitations as set forth in this chapter,the
maximum height for education facilities shall be fifty[50]feet
45.No exception shall be allowed to the height limit where the height of any
structures will constitute a hazard to the safe landingand takeoff'of aircraft in an
established airport
aximum erg tPlanning staft was directedto B.!Lfaximum height limiL
limit update our current residential 1.Residential structures shall not exceed the maximum height of the district as
height standards. defined in Chapter 1 of this tide.
42.The maximum height ltnutations shall not applyto ifs rchitectural
features of non-residential and mixed-use structures that are not mtem a or
human occupation.such as steeple,belfry.cupola.and chimney.Such architectural
features shall have a ntabmum height limit of twenty[20]feet as measured from
the rooflfine.
.23.The maximumheight limitations shall not applyto the following:spire;
amateur radio antenna;bridge tower;fire and hose tower,observation tower;
power line tower;smokestack;water tank ortower;ventilator;windmill;wireless
communication facility,or other commercial or personal tower and/or antenna
structure,,or other appurtenances usually required to he placed above the level of
the ground and not intended for human occupancy.
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34.No exception shall be allowed to the height limit where the height of any
structures will constitute a hazard to the safe landing and takeoff of aircraft in an
established airport
45.In the 0-T and TN-C districts,the additional height allowed is limited as
follows:
a-In the area defined as the city care in chapter 1 of this title,additional
building height may deviate up to twenty(20)percent of the minimum or
maximum height in the O-T district subject to the alternative compliance
procedures set forth in chapter 5,"administration",of this title.Proposed
building height exceeding twenty(20)percent of the maximum or minimum
height for the district requires approval through a conditional use permit In
no case shall the building height exceed fifty(SO)percent of the maximum
height allowed in the district.
b-Additional building height not to exceed twenty(20)percent of the
maximum height allowed for the TN-C district may be approved by the
Director through the alternative compliance procedures set forth in chapter 5,
"administration",of this title.Additional height shall be allowed when the
development provides ten(10)percent ofthe building square feet in open
space,courtyards,patios,or other usable outdoor space available for the
employees and/or patrons of the structure,excluding required setbacks and
landscape buffers.
c.Additional building height exceeding twenty(20)percent of the maximum
height allowed for the TN-C district or when additional height is requested
without providing the required open space in accord with subsection(13)(4)b
of this section requires approval through a conditional use permit
a e awe uses m Updating the allowed use table
the commercial to add the new tiered drive- ALLOWED USES IN THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
districts throughs adapted by City Council
Use C-N C-C C-G L-O M-E H-E
Drinking C C C C
Establishment'
n.:..eli..
1i-hmon a
Drive-Through A/C- A/C A/C-
Establishment,
Tier 11
Drive-Through C C C
Establishment,
Tier 21
Drive-Through C C C
Establishment,
Tier 31
Education P P P P P P
Institution,
private 1
table 11-ZIJ-2 Updating the allowed use tab e TABLE 11-2l)-2
thetradihonal to add the new tiered drive- ALLOWED USES IN THE TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICTS
neighborhood throughs adopted by City Council
district
Use O-T TN-C TN-R
Drinking C C
Establishmentl
n..:..ah- G -
Fstabli-hm@PA-1
Drive-Through C
Establishment,Tier
11
Drive-Through C
Establishment,Tier
21
Drive-Through C
Establishment,Tier
31
Dwelling, A A A
Secondayl
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a ell-bA-Z Jutiesand Updating the duties and TABLE 11-5A-2
Authority authoritytable to specify the DECISION MAKING AUTHORITYAND PROCESS RYAPPLICAT]ON
decision-making bodies for Tier
1,Ties 2.and 3 Drive-throughs.
Tier 1 drive-thnoughs will he Application Recommending Decision Process
approved either by the Director Body Making Body
or Commission teased on the Conditional use D PZ PH
specific use standards,Tier 2 Conditional use,Tier 1 None or D D or PZ Aor PH
drive-throughs will go to the drive-throueh
Planning and Zoning
Commission and Tier 3 drive- Conditional use,Tier 2 D PZ PH
throughs will go to the City D&e-through
Council. Conditional use.Tier 3 D CC PH
Drive-throush
Conditional use(concurrmrt PZ CC PH
with annexation,rezone,
preliminary IALLt alternative
compliance,development
agreement modification,
and/or combination plat)
VIII. FINDINGS
1. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS: (UDC 11-513-3E)
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 a text amendment
to the Unified Development Code,the Council shall make the following findings:
A. The text amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan;
Staff finds that the proposed UDC text amendment complies with the applicable provisions of
the Comprehensive Plan. Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section IV, of
the Staff Report for more information.
B. The text amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare; and
Staff finds that the proposed zoning ordinance amendment will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety or welfare if the changes to the text of the UDC are approved. It is the
intent of the text amendment to further the health, safety and welfare of the public.
C. The text 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.
Staff finds that the proposed zoning ordinance amendment does not propose any
significant changes to how public utilities and services are provided to
developments. All City departments,public agencies and service providers that
currently review applications will continue to do so. Please refer to any written or
oral testimony provided by any public service provider(s)when making this finding.
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Applicant Presentation