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FROM: Linda Ritter,Associate Planner 0 Analysis -
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APPLICANT: Nicholas Brady, Samuel J.Brady Lr TL
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SUBJECT: H-2025-0056 8
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LOCATION: 535 N. Locust Grove Road,the site is -i
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1E,Parcel No. R7326471400
I. PROJECT OVERVIEW
A. Summary
Conditional Use Permit(CUP)is requested to operate a golf and fitness personal training facility
from an approximately 4,000 square foot tenant space in an existing 16,000 square foot industrial
building on 1.427 acres of land in the I-L zoning district. This includes golf simulator bays, a
fitness area,and a putting green.
B. Issues/Waivers
None
C. Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the proposed conditional use permit with the conditions in Section
IV per the Findings in Section V.
D. Decision
City of Meridian I Department Report 1. Project Overview
I1. COMMUNITY METRICS
Table 1: Land Use
Description Details Map Ref.
Existing Land Use(s) Industrial -
Proposed Land Use(s) Indoor Recreation Facility -
Existing Zoning I-L VII.A.2
Proposed Zoning I-L
Adopted FLUM Designation General Industrial VII.A.3
Proposed FLUM Designation General Industrial
Table 2: Process Facts
Description Details
Preapplication Meeting date 11/18/2025
Neighborhood Meeting 12/2/2025
Site posting date 2/7/2026
Table 3: Community Metrics
Agency/Element Description/Issue Reference
Ada County Highway District iV.0
• Comments Received Yes, Staff Report -
• Commission Action Required No -
• Access E. Commercial Drive—Local Road -
• Traffic Level of Service N/A -
ITD Comments Received Yes,Letter
Meridian Fire No Comment
Meridian Police No Comment
Meridian Public Works Wastewater
• Distance to Mainline Available at the site
• Impacts or Concerns Flow is committed
Meridian Public Works Water
• Distance to Mainline Available at the site
• Impacts or Concerns No changes to public water infrastructure shown in record.
Any changes must be approved by public works.This
includes hydrants or the abandonment of water mains.
Note: City/Agency Comments and Conditions Section and public record for all department/agency
comments received. The Tee Box-CUP H-2025-0056 (copy this link into a separate browser).
City of Meridian I Department Report II. Community Metrics
Figure 1: One-Mile Radius Existing Condition Metrics
Reference Parcel:R7326471400 Date Retrieved:2026/1/15
Parcel Count Parcel Acreage Infill Indicator:
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City of Meridian I Department Report II. Community Metrics
III. STAFF ANALYSIS
Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code(UDC)
A. General Overview
This property is designated Industrial on the Future Land Use Map(FLUM).
The purpose of the General Industrial designation allows a range of uses that support industrial
and commercial activities. Industrial uses may include warehouses, storage units, light
manufacturing, flex,and incidental retail and office uses. In some cases,uses may include
processing,manufacturing,warehouses, storage units,and industrial support activities. Sample
zoning include: I-L and I-H.
The Applicant proposes to retrofit the existing industrial space with 3-4 golf simulator bays, state
of the art putting surface, and a small fitness area with weights and golf related exercises, an
office/conference room. The building was approved under an administrative application(CZC-
05-059). This property is part of the larger Railside Park Subdivision that was recorded on March
27, 1997.
Table 4: Proiect Overview
Description Details
History Lot 2,Block 3 of the Railside Park Subdivision;CZC-05-059;CUP-05-;
CUP-12-011;CUP-12-019
Acreage 1.427
B. History
The subject property is part of an existing subdivision(Lot 2,Block 3 Railside Park)that was
recorded in 1997.
The Applicant proposes an indoor recreation facility(i.e. an indoor golf simulator,putting surface
and small fitness area)within a portion of an existing industrial building. The industrial building
was approved under an administrative application(CZC-05-059)with 23 parking stalls (2
handicap)along the eastern property line as the code in existence at the time(MCC 11- 5413-B)
required one space per 1000 square feet of warehouse, and-MCC 11-5213-B required one per
400 square feet for professional office space. The proposed tilt-up building required 22 parking
stalls for 12,000 sq/ft of warehouse and 4,000 sq/ft of office space. The proposed development
met the minimum requirement of parking for the use.
Per UDC 11-2C-2,indoor recreational facilities are allowed in the I-L zoning district with the
approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Other businesses located within the existing building include martial arts,heating and air
conditioning, firearms academy and a physical therapist. The property has the Snider Lateral to
the south,N. Locust Grove to the east,Everything Air Heating and Cooling to the west and Big
Wood Cabinets to the north.
It is also important to note that this building was constructed to industrial parking standards. The
applicant has indicated the indoor golf facility has the capacity to allow a maximum of eighteen
(18)clients at a time and with a total of sixty-three(63)parking spaces for the entire building
without assigned parking.
Therefore, Staff finds the proposed golf simulator and fitness area should be an appropriate use in
the Industrial designation for the reasons noted above.
Although indoor recreation facilities are not standard uses within industrial zones,they may be
considered through a Conditional Use Permit. As such,the Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Meridian I Department Report III. Staff Analysis
should evaluate whether continued expansion of commercial uses within industrial areas remains
appropriate.
C. Site Development and Use Analysis
1. Existing Structures/Site Improvements (UDC 11-1):
There is an existing industrial building on the site that was approved on May 13, 2025 under
the review of CZC-05-059.
2. Proposed Use Analysis (UDC 11-2):
The proposed use of an indoor recreation facility(golf and fitness personal training facility) is
a conditional use in the I-L zoning. The I-L zoning and FLUM designation is meant to
provide opportunities for low-impact business areas which typically includes professional
offices,research and development, etc. This use adheres to Policy 3.07.02B,which promotes
a mix of land uses that ensures connectivity,livability, and economic vitality. While
industrial uses are intended in the area,an indoor recreation facility can be approved through
a conditional use permit. The applicant has indicated a maximum of 1-18 people will be at the
facility at any given time. The applicant is not proposing any outdoor activity from the golf
and fitness personal training facility.
3. Dimensional Standards (UDC 11-2):
This is an existing structure which met the dimensional standards for the I-L zoning district
for setbacks,building height, and proposed use at the time of construction.
4. Specific Use Standards (UDC 11-4-3):
A. General standards.
1. All outdoor recreation areas and structures that are not fully enclosed shall maintain
a minimum setback of one hundred(100)feet from any abutting residential districts.
The playing areas of golf courses, including golf tees,fairways, and greens, are an
exception to this standard. No outdoor recreation areas are proposed; all activities
will take place within the building.
2. No outdoor event or activity center shall be located within fifty(50)feet of any
property line and shall operate only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
No outdoor events or activities are proposed.
3. Accessory uses including, but not limited to, retail, equipment rental, restaurant and
drinking establishments, may be allowed if designed to serve patrons of the use only.
Noted.
4. Outdoor speaker systems shall comply with section 11-3A-13, "outdoor speaker
systems", of this title. No outdoor speakers are proposed.
B. Additional standards for swimming pools.Any outdoor swimming pool shall be completely
enclosed within a six-foot nonscalable fence that meets the requirements of the building
code in accord with title 10, chapter 1, of this Code. Not applicable.
C. Additional standards for outdoor stage or musical venue. Any use with a capacity of one
hundred(100)seats or more or within one thousand(1,000)feet of a residence or a
residential district shall be subject to approval of a conditional use permit. No outdoor
stage or musical venue is proposed.
D. Outdoor lighting, including lighted fields, designed for the site shall comply with Section
11-3A-11, "outdoor lighting,"of this title. These standards may be modified through the
approval of a conditional use permit. Noted
City of Meridian I Department Report III. Staff Analysis
D. Design Standards Analysis
1. Landscaping (UDC 11-3B):
The site has already been approved under permit CZC-05-059 and no additional landscaping
improvements will be required.
2. Parking (UDC 11-3C):
i. Nonresidential parking analysis
Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC
Table 11-3C-6B for nonresidential buildings based on the gross floor area of the flex
building and the area of the office for the self-storage facility at the ratio of 1 space per
2,000 square feet.
A total of 23 parking spaces were provided and approved for the building under Permit
CZC-05-059. Over the years, a series of conditional use and administrative permits have
been approved, resulting in increased parking to meet commercial, rather than industrial
parking requirements. At present, the site provides sufficient parking.
3. Building Elevations (Comp Plan,Architectural Standards Manual):
The approved building elevations were submitted and approved for the industrial building as
shown in Section VII.G.
As stated throughout this report, these elevations have already been approved through the
administrative process and the building is already existing. The submitted elevations are for
supplementary purposes only.
E. Transportation Analysis
1. Access (Comp Plan, UDC 11-3A-3, UDC 11-3H-4):
Access to the site is via E. Commerce Drive,a local road.
2. Sidewalks (UDC 11-3A-17):
There are existing sidewalks along N. Locust Grove Road and E. Commerce Drive. No
additional frontage improvements are required as part of this application.
F. Services Analysis
1. Pressurized Irrigation(UDC 11-3A-15):
There is existing pressurized irrigation to the site.
2. Storm Drainage (UDC 11-3A-18):
Storm drainage is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-18.
3. Utilities (Comp Plan 3.03.03G, UDC 11-3A-21):
Development was connected to City of Meridian water and sanitary sewer systems and the
extension to and through said developments were constructed in conformance with the City of
Meridian Water and Sewer System Master Plans that were in effect at the time of
development.All utilities are available to the site. Water main,fire hydrant and water
service required a twenty foot(20) wide easement that extends ten (10)feet past the end of
main, hydrant, or water meter. No permanent structures, including trees are allowed inside
the easement.
Comprehensive Plan policy 3.03.03G requires urban infrastructure be provided for all new
developments, including curb and gutter, sidewalks, water and sewer utilities.
City of Meridian I Department Report III. Staff Analysis
IV. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. Meridian Planning Division
1. The applicant shall comply with the site plan,landscape plan, and building elevations
approved with CZC-05-059(Railside Tilt Up).
2. The Applicant shall comply with the specific use standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-2—Arts,
Entertainment or Recreation Facility,Indoors and Outdoors,including but not limited to the
following:
• Accessory uses including,but not limited to,retail, equipment rental,restaurant, and
drinking establishments may be allowed if designed to serve patrons of the use only, and
not the general public.
• All outdoor recreation areas and structures that are not fully enclosed shall maintain a
minimum setback of one hundred feet(100')from any abutting residential districts. The
playing areas of golf courses, including golf tees, fairways,and greens, are an exception
to this standard. (Ord. 07-1325, 7-10-2007).
• No outdoor event or activity center shall be located within fifty feet(50') of any property
line and shall operate only between the hours of six o'clock(6:00)A.M. and eleven
o'clock(11:00)P.M.
• Outdoor speaker systems shall comply with section 11-3A-13, "Outdoor Speaker
Systems", of this title.
3. The two garbage bins located near the front entrance shall be either screened per UDC 11-
3A-12.B or relocated to the rear of the property next to the existing enclosure.
4. The applicant shall not be required to submit a Certificate of Zoning Compliance application
to commence the proposed use on this site. Planning staff will review and approve the
commencement of the use through the Tenant Improvement and/or Certificate of Occupancy
submitted to the Community Development Department. All interior modifications(tenant
improvements)associated with the use must receive all required permits and inspections from
the Building Division of the Community Development Department prior to operation of the
indoor recreation facility.
5. The conditional use permit is valid for a maximum period of two (2)years unless otherwise
approved by the City. During this time,the Applicant shall commence the use as permitted in
accord with the conditions of approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of
approval,and acquire building permits and commence construction of permanent footings or
structures on or in the ground as set forth in UDC 11-5B-6. A time extension may be
requested asset forth in UDC 11-513-617.
B. Idaho Department of Environmental Quality(DEQ)
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City of Meridian I Department Report IV. City/Agency Comments &Conditions
V. FINDINGS
A. Conditional Use(UDC 11-5B-6E)
The commission shall base its determination on the conditional use permit request upon the
following:
l. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the dimensional
and development regulations in the district in which the use is located.
The site meets all the dimensional and development regulations of the I-L zoning district for
the proposed use. Therefore, Stafffinds the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed
use.
2. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian comprehensive plan and in
accord with the requirements of this title.
Stafffinds the proposed use will be harmonious with the Comprehensive Plan in that it will
provide an indoor recreation use which will contribute to the mix of uses desired in the
Industrial Comprehensive designation as desired.
3. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance will be compatible with other uses
in the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity
and that such use will not adversely change the essential character of the same area.
Stafffinds the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the proposed use with the
conditions imposed, should be compatible with other uses in the general vicinity but may
moderately change the character of the area due to the limited I-L zoning within the City.
4. That the proposed use,if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed,will not
adversely affect other property in the vicinity.
Stafffinds that if the applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this report, the
proposed use will not adversely affect other property in the area.
5. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services
such as highways, streets, schools,parks,police and fire protection, drainage structures,
refuse disposal,water,and sewer.
Stafffinds the proposed use will be served by essential public facilities and services as
required.
6. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional costs for public facilities and
services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
Stafffinds the proposed use will not create additional costs for public facilities and services
and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
7. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes,materials, equipment and
conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons,property or the general
welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic,noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
Stafffinds the proposed use will not be detrimental to any persons,property or the general
welfare by the reasons noted above.
8. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction,loss or damage of a natural, scenic or
historic feature considered to be of major importance.
Stafffinds the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of any such
features.
9. Additional findings for the alteration or extension of a nonconforming use:
Not applicable
City of Meridian I Department Report V. Findings
10. That the proposed nonconforming use does not encourage or set a precedent for additional
nonconforming uses within the area; and,
Not applicable
11. That the proposed nonconforming use is developed to a similar or greater level of conformity
with the development standards as set forth in this title as compared to the level of
development of the surrounding properties.
Not applicable
VI. ACTION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit per the provisions included
in Section IV in accord with the Findings in Section V.
B. Commission:
Pending
City of Meridian I Department Report VI. Action
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Nearby Recent Preliminary Plats(within last 5-years)
H-2019-0004 H-2019-0007 H-2019-0112 H-2019-0149 H-2019-0142 H-2019-0115
H-2020-0015 H-2020-0054 H-2020-0076 H-2020-0126 H-2021-0017 H-2021-0043
H-2021-0049 H-2021-0069 H-2021-0077 H-2021-0097 H-2022-0040 H-2022-0013
H-2023-0022 H-2023-0025 H-2023-0032 H-2023-0044 H-2023-0048 H-2017-0011
H-2023-0073 H-2024-0008 H-2024-0038 H-2025-0021 H-2024-0071
Nearby Recent Conditional Use Permits(within last 5-years)
H-2020-0029 H-2021-0082 H-2017-0058 H-2022-0013 H-2024-0071
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Description
Location In City Limits GREEN
Extension Sewer Trunkshed mains ¢ 500 ft.from parcel GREEN
Floodplain Either not within the 100 yr floodplain or > 2 acres GREEN
Emergency Services Fire Response time < 5 min. GREEN
Reporting District meets response time goals most of
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Pathways Within 114 mile of current pathways GREEN
Transit Within 114 mile of current transit route GREEN
Arterial Road Buildout Status Ultimate configuration (# of lanes in master streets GREEN
plan) matches existing of lanes)
School Walking Proximity Within 112 mile walking GREEN
Either a High School or College within 2 miles OR a
School Drivability Middle or Elementary School within 1 mile driving GREEN
(existing or future)
Park WalkaWity No park within walking distance by park type RED
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VIII. ADDITIONAL NOTES & DETAILS FOR STAFF REPORT MAPS,TABLES,AND CHARTS
(link to Community Metrics)
A. One-Mile Radius Existing Condition Notes
This data is automatically derived from enterprise application and GIS databases, and exported
dynamically. Date retrieved notes generally reflect data acquired or processed within the last 30-
days.Analysis is based on a one-mile radius from the centroid of the identified parcel. Parcel
based data excludes certain properties and represents land as it exists now. Properties considered
are only those with a total assessed value greater than 0(i.e. excludes most HOA area,transitional
development, government,and quasi government facilities). The following values also constrain
included property acreage to reduce outliers and non-conforming instances from distorting
averages: R-2<5.0; R-4<2.0; R-8< 1.0; R-15 <0.5; R-40<0.25.
Conditional Use Permits and Preliminary plat data likely include duplicate project submittals as
they may be for the same project, approved at different times through multiple application types.
Consider each independently or review prior application approvals. Some approved entitlements,
and particularly older ones,may be constructed.
Decennial population counts and household counts are based on the most recent Decennial
Census. Current population and current household values are COMPASS estimates,usually for
the year previous, and are based on traffic analysis zone boundaries(TAZ's).
B. Mixed Use Analysis Notes
This data is derived from enterprise application and GIS databases, and exported dynamically.
Data considered for analysis are only those areas overlapping the overall Mixed Use boundary
area. Mixed Use areas across arterial roadways are distinct, separate, and not considered as they
do not meet the mixed use principles in the Comprehensive Plan(e.g.pedestrian safety,
transportation efficiency, etc.). Mixed Use parcel areas may be greater or smaller than the future
land use area designation boundary due parcel size,configuration,right-of-way, and other factors.
Conditional Use Permits and Preliminary plat data likely include duplicate project submittals as
they may be for the same project, approved at different times through multiple application types.
Consider each independently or review prior application approvals.
C. Service Assessment Notes
This data represents existing conditions derived from our enterprise application and GIS database,
exported through dynamic reporting. The system references the most recent available data from
various sources, including sewer main lines, sewer trunksheds, floodplain, fire service areas and
response times,police crime reporting,pathway information,existing and planned transit,
roadway improvements, school and park proximity, and other resources.
The tool provides context for project review,using multiple indicators consistently. Data from
similar topics may vary based on different levels of review.
The overall score is based on weighted criteria(not a ranked order), and the percentile score
compares the parcel to others in the city(higher is better). This tool was developed as a City
Council priority and outcome of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. Scores,whether high or low, are
just one data point and should not be the sole basis for decisions.
D. ACHD Roadway Infographic Notes
The Ada County Highway District utilizes a number of planning and analysis tools to understand
existing and future roadway conditions.
• Existing Level of service(LOS).LOS indicator is a common metric to consider a
driver's experience with a letter ranking from A to F.Letter A represents free flow
conditions, and on the other end Level F represents forced flow with stop and go
City of Meridian I Department Report VIII. Additional Notes&Details for Staff Report
Maps, Tables, and Charts
conditions. These conditions usually represent peak hour driver experience. ACHD
considers Level D, stable flow,to be acceptable. The LOS does not represent conditions
for bikes or pedestrians, nor indicate whether improvements: are possible; if there are
acceptable tradeoffs; or if there is a reasonable cost-benefit.
• Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP).The IFYWP marker(yes/no) indicates
whether the specified roadway is listed in the next 5-years. This work may vary, from
concept design to construction.
• Capital Improvement Plan(CIP).The CIP marker(yes/no)indicates whether the
specified roadway is programmed for improvement in the next 20-years.
City of Meridian I Department Report VIII. Additional Notes&Details for Staff Report
Maps, Tables, and Charts