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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC - Amenity Narrative Amenity Narrative—Phase 1 and Overall Project The purpose of this narrative is to clearly document how the amenity program for Burnside Ridge Estates has evolved from what was originally proposed and approved to what is now being delivered, both in Phase 1 and across the overall project, and to demonstrate how the current proposal represents a substantial enhancement and acceleration of the community's amenity package. Approved Phase 1 vs. Currently Proposed Phase 1 Amenities Originally Approved Phase 1 Amenities Under the approved preliminary plat, Phase 1 included a limited set of amenities focused primarily on passive and symbolic features (see Exhibit A): • Community Garden (no points assigned) • Heritage Garden Grain Bin (Public Art— 1 point) • Heritage Garden Equipment Sculpture (Public Art— 1 point) These amenities totaled 2 amenity points and were largely conceptual in nature, with no active recreation, social gathering spaces, or significant community-serving facilities. Phase 1 Boundary Original Amenities Within the boundaries of the current Phase 1, the originally approved preliminary plat and associated open space and amenity plan identified the following amenities: • Community Garden (no points assigned) • Heritage Garden Grain Bin (1 pts) • Heritage Garden Equipment Sculpture (1 pts) • Community Clubhouse (6 pts) • Bike Repair Station (1 pts) • Swimming Pool (4 pts) • Pickleball Courts (8 pts) • Shaded Picnic Area (2 pts) Collectively, these amenities represent a total of 23 amenity points within the Phase 1 area when the originally approved amenity plan is overlaid onto the current Phase 1 boundary. As outlined below, the amenities proposed as part of the current Phase 1 not only exceed the amenities originally anticipated within this phase, but also significantly surpass the amenity count that would result from applying the originally approved open space and amenity plan to the current Phase 1 boundary. Current Phase 1 Final Plat Proposal The Phase 1 final plat application now proposes a comprehensive, fully activated amenity core, delivering a wide range of recreational, social, and quality-of-life features at the very beginning of the project. The proposed Phase 1 amenities include: • Orchard with Passive Seating Open Space Commons (3 pts) • Swimming Pool with Kids Pool (4 pts) • Clubhouse under 5,000 SF (3 pts) • Pool Changing Rooms and Restrooms (6 pts) • Bike Storage (2 pts) • Bike Repair Station (1 pts) • Half-Court Basketball Court (4 pts) • Two Pickleball Courts (8 pts) • Shade Pavilion with BBQ and Trash Receptacle (3 pts) • Multi-Use Pathways (2 pts) • Pet Waste Station (0.5 pts) This represents approximately 36.5 amenity points delivered in Phase 1 alone, compared to the 2 points originally anticipated. Phase 1 has evolved from a modest, largely symbolic amenity set into a fully realized community hub, delivering high-value recreational amenities, gathering spaces, and active transportation infrastructure years earlier than originally contemplated. Current Overall Amenity Package vs Development Agreement Amenities Anticipated in the Development Agreement Per the Development Agreement recorded on November 7, 2024, the overall project anticipated a total of 42 amenity points, with amenities generally distributed throughout later phases of development. Current Overall Amenity Proposal The updated overall amenity package is expanded and accelerated, totaling approximately 63.5 amenity points, to be delivered through the final plat applications. The proposed amenities include (see Exhibit B for additional detail): • Multi-modal bicycle infrastructure (storage and repair) • Extensive multi-use pathway system • Multiple open space commons (orchard and meadow concepts) • Clubhouse and pool complex with dedicated restrooms • Pickleball and basketball facilities • Multiple shade pavilions/ramadas • Tot lots, linear play trails, and play circuits • Fitness course • Pet amenities This represents an increase of over 50% above the originally anticipated amenity point total, while also significantly improving the diversity, functionality, and day-to-day usability of the amenities being provided. Acceleration and Community Benefit Beyond the numerical increase in amenity points, one of the most significant enhancements is timing. Many of the project's most impactful amenities, pool, clubhouse, courts, pathways, and open space commons, are now available to begin immediately following phase 1 final plat recording, rather than deferred to later stages of development. This accelerated delivery: • Establishes a strong sense of place early in the project lifecycle • Provides immediate recreational and social benefits to residents • Reduces the gap between initial occupancy and full community buildout • Aligns with the City's goals for livable, walkable, and well-served neighborhoods Conclusion The current proposal for Burnside Ridge Estates does not merely meet the expectations set forth in the approved preliminary plat and Development Agreement, it substantially exceeds them. The project now delivers: • More amenities • Higher-quality amenities • Earlier in the development timeline Taken together, the revised amenity program represents a meaningful improvement to the project and a clear benefit to future residents and the broader Meridian community. Exhibit A ;..r-A I 10' SE PA-I rc a z s , 0 3 I x i HERITAGE GARDEN A' FARM EQUIPMENT SCULPTURES A HERITAGE GARDEN 9Q' FARM SILO I 14 Q APN:51116110575 Commul LJ CLUBHOUSE"— _S p BICYCLE REPAIR STATION --- B SWIMMING _— E.PIVOT OR PDOL -- C z 1 I I , � I I Exhibit B Item Gassification Phase QlY Points EA Total Bicycle Storage Multi Modal 1 &3 2 2 4 Bike Repair Station Multi Modal 1 1 1 1 Multi Use Pathways Pied&Blike Circulation All Phases 5 2 10(or more) "Orchard"/Open Space Commons Quality of Life 1 1 3 3 Gubhouse<5,000SF Quality of Life 1 1 3 3 Pool w/Kds Pool Recreation 1 1 4 4 Pool Changing Rnoms/Restroom Recreation 1 1 6 6 Rckleball Recreation 1 2 4 8 Basketball Half-Court Recreation 1 1 4 4 Shade PtMl I ion/Open Air Ramadas Quality of Life 1 &3 2 3 6 Picnic Area 5000 SF Or Greater Quality of Life 1 1 2 2 Tot Lots/Li near Ray"Trod l" Recreation 2 2 1 3 Dog Park Quality of Life 2 1 2 2 Dog Waste Stations Quality of Life 2&3 3 0.5 1.5 Tot Lots Recreation 5 1 1 1 "Meadovd'/Open Space Commons L Quality of Life 3 1 3 3 FtnessCourse L Quality of Life 3 1 2 2 63.5