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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPathway CPA CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF ruNE 5, 2007_ SUBJECT: Hearing Date: 6/5/2007 Mayor & City Council Caleb Hood, Current Planning Manager 208~884-5533 File No. CPA-07-003 ~D /ClTVOF ,,~. '\../YLtJridiCfn-~ ;" STAFF REPORT TO: FROM: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan by updating and revising the Meridian Pathways Master Plan pathway network. 1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST The applicant, The City of Meridian Parks and Recreation Department, has applied for an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. The requested map amendment specifically addresses the city wide pathway network that is indicated on the Future Land Use Map. The purpose of the amendment is to update and revise the city wide pathway network. 2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION Staff has provided a detailed analysis of the application below. Staff is in agreement with the applicant's request, and believes that updating the pathway network on the Future Land Use Map has various benefits to the city. Staff is recommending approval of CPA-07-003 per the Analysis in Section 8 and the Findings listed in Exhibit D of this staff report. However, Staff is recommending that the subject CPA be continued until April 19, 2007, to allow the Commission adequate time to review all of the proposed CPA's in detail and make a recommendation on the same night. NOTE: The Commission is allowed to recommend amendments to the Comprehensive Plan for text changes at any time. The Commission is only allowed to recommend amendments to the Comprehensive Plan map every six (6) months. It has been more than six months since the Commission has recommended a change to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. After making a recommendation on the subj ect application, the Commission will have to wait at least six months before recommending any additional changes to the Map. The Meridian Plannin!! and Zonin!! Commission heard this item on April 5 and April 19. 2007. At the April 19th public hearin!! the Commission voted to recommend approval. with the chan!!es recommended by Staff in Exhibit B. a. Summary of Commission Public Hearin!!: i. In favor: John Cecil ii. In opposition: Kevin Harkell. Terry Renineer iii. Commentin!!: None iv. Written testimony: Petition to remove the Nine Mile Creek from the pathway network. si!!ned by several property owners y. Staff presentine application: Justin Lucas vi. Other staff commentine on application: Matt Ellsworth. Anna CanDin!!. Ted Baird b. Key Issues of Discussion by Commission: i. Desi!!nations on the Map and how that relates to construction of the network: ii. Discussed text of the Plan reeardine the Nine Mile Creek pathway: c. Key Commission Chan!!es to Staff Recommendation: i. None CPA-07-003 Pathways CPA PAGE 1 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5, 2007. d. Outstandin2 Issue(s) for City Council: i. There are several nei!!hbors near the Nine Mile Creek that are concerned about safety and losine property if the pathway. landscapin!! and fencin!! are installed as proposed within the text of the concurrent Pathways Plan that is proposed bv the Parks Department. ii. The Fire Department has commented that they would like to see the pathways capable of supportin2 75.000 pounds: a 20' wide pathway with 10' paved surface and 5' feet of 2ravel on either side ofthe paved surface (see Exhibit C). iii. The chanees to the network in the Ten Mile Area shown in Exhibit B.1 coincide with the proposed Ten Mile Future Land Use Map that was recommended for approval bv the Plannine & Zonin2 Commission on April 19. 2007. That iteration of the Ten Mile Future Land Use Map included a 2feenbeltlpark corridor adiacent to a rerouted Purdam Drain. Exhibit B.1 includes a pathway se!!ment alone the rerouted drainside !!reenbelt. The affected propertv owner indicated to staff that the irri2ation district will not allow the relocation of the drain. and land use revisions were made to the Ten Mile Future Land Use Map to accommodate the existin!! drain ali!!nment at the Mav 22. 2007 City Council hearin2. One of those chan!!es was movin!! the !!reenbeltlpark desi2nation in the Ten Mile area so that it is adiacent to the existin!! ali2nment of the Pur dam Drain. Since the !!reenbelt/park desi2nation moved to coincide with the existine ali!!nment of the Purdam Drain. staff recommends the same for the proposed pathway se!!ment as shown in Exhibit B.2. 3. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS a. Site Address/Location: City Wide b. Applicant: City of Meridian Parks and Recreation Department c. Representative: Doug Strong d. Present Comprehensive Plan Designation: Pathways e. Description of Applicant's Request: The applicant is requesting approval for an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. The applicant is proposing to amend the Map by revising and updating the city wide pathway network. f. Applicant's Statement/Justification (see Applicant's application and letter): "Approval of the proposed Meridian Master Pathway Plan land use map amendment provides an opportunity for the city to continue to develop a community wide multi-use pathway system that provides for connectivity to schools, parks, neighborhood centers, and other city amenities. The community pathway system will encourage alternative forms of transportation for citizens to get to work, to school, to businesses, or to simply have a more active lifestyle. The updated Master Pathway plan map will also serve as an important planning tool for city staff and developers as the community continues to develop." 4. PROCESS FACTS a. The subject application will in fact constitute a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment as determined by City Ordinance. By reason of the provisions of the Unified Development Code, Title 11, Chapter 5, a public hearing is required before the Commission and City Council on this matter. b. Newspaper notifications were published on: March 19,2007, and April 2, 2007 (Planning & Zoning Commission), and Mav 14 and 28, CPA-07-003 Pathways CPA PAGE 2 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF ruNE 5,2007. 2007 (City Council) c. The Public Service Announcement was aired on: March 9, 2007 and March 30, 2007 (Planning & Zoning Commission), and May 11, 2007 and June 1. 2007 (City Council) 5. COMMENTS MEETING On March 16,2007, Planning Staff held an agency comments meeting. The agencies and departments present include: Meridian Fire Department, Meridian Police Department, Meridian Parks Department, and Meridian Public Works Department. Staff has included all comments and recommended actions in the attached Exhibit C. However, as no new development is proposed, the meeting was for informational purposes only. The Meridian Fire Department was the only department providing comment (see exhibit C). 6. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS The pathway network shown on the Future Land Use Map has not been updated since 2003 and a major revision to the pathways plan has not been completed since first master pathway plan was developed in the year 2000. Due to the amount of development that has occurred in the recent past, and the continued growth of the city, the Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Planning Department selected a consulting rum (Alta Planning and Design) to perform a study of the pathway network. As part ofthis study the consultants completed extensive fieldwork which included, walking existing and proposed pathway alignments with GPS and compiling a photo library of pathway alignments and linkages. Furthermore, the consultants held two public open houses and four meetings with the pathways subcommittee of the Parks and Recreation Commission. As development continues to occur in the city, the pathway system will continue to grow as developers build their portion of the overall pathway system. One of the major focus points of the study was to identify sections of pathway that have been installed with development and provide a clear picture of how the numerous existing portions of pathway could be efficiently and effectively connected. The proposed pathway network specifically address these gaps in the pathway system and also focuses on connecting significant features such as schools, parks, public facilities, and major business districts. Much like the existing pathway network the updated pathway system focuses on a core system of pathways based on the existing canal system within the City of Meridian. This core system of pathways is enhanced by key connectors that will provide connections to and through many residential areas while creating a larger citywide loop. Staff finds the following Goals, Objectives, and Action items contained in the 2002 Comprehensive Plan to be applicable to this application (staff analysis is in italics below policy): . Chapter 6, Goal II, Objective A, Action 3 (page 85): Consider "Accommodating Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel: A Recommended Approach" from the National Center for Bicycling and Walking in all land-use decisions. This policy statement provided by the US Department of Transportation specifically encourages the use of alternative form of transportation. The publication encourages bicycle and pedestrian transportation networks such as pathways to be included in all new construction and reconstruction projects. The proposed pathway network will help to facilitate the inclusion of pathways in new development projects and redevelopment areas. . Chapter 6, Goal II, Objective A, Action 5 (page 85): Require pedestrian access connectors in all new development to link subdivisions together to promote neighborhood connectivity as part of a community pathway system. CPA-07-003 Pathways CPA PAGE 3 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF ruNE 5, 2007. The proposed pathway network specifically addresses linkage and pedestrian connectzvlty throughout the city. The proposed plan is designed to enhance the existing pathway system and identify areas where links need to be created. . Chapter 6, Goal II, Objective A, Action 8 (page 85): Develop alternative modes of transportation through pedestrian improyements, bicycle lanes, off-street pathways, and transit-oriented development as appropriate. The proposed pathway network specifically addresses alternative modes of transportation throughout the city. Both on and off street pathways have been considered and included as elements in the overall pathway network In the future this pathway network could help to support a public transit system by providing means for potential transit users to safely arrive at designated transit stops or stations. . Chapter 6, Goal II, Objective A, Action 9 (page 85): Prepare a written bicycle and pedestrian plan for the City. The proposed pathway network and Future Land Use Map amendment is only one part of a larger pedestrian plan that is being created for the city. This entire plan is designed to directly address the bicycle and pedestrian needs of the city. . Chapter 6, Goal II, Objective B, Action 2 (page 86): Conduct a pathways study to provide a bike and pathways system between neighborhoods, local collectors, and community destinations. See above . Chapter 6, Goal ill, Objective A, Action 11 (page 87): Develop trails and path plan. See above 7. STATE REQUIRED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS Idaho's counties and cities are required by law, Idaho Code 67-6508, to prepare, implement, review, and update a comprehensive plan which outlines goals and policies for land use. Thirteen elements which must be addressed in the plan are listed in the Code. These elements are Property Rights, Population, School Facilities, Economic Development, Land Use, Natural Resources, Hazardous Areas, Public Services, Transportation, Recreation, Special Areas, Housing, Community Design and Implementation. Due to the fact that this proposed map amendment focuses solely on the pathway network the majority of the above mentioned elements do not apply. Listed below are the elements that are primarily related to this application. Natural Resources: The purpose of this element is to promote conservation of areas of natural significance, where appropriate. As stated above the core network of pathways within the city is proposed along the existing creek, canal, and drain network within the city. Staff believes that these pathways enhance this network and promote enhancement and enjoyment of these natural resources. Recreation: Recreation resources within Meridian include seven City parks totaling approximately 65 acres. The City is in process of developing new park facilities. The City also CPA-07-003 Pathways CPA PAGE 4 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF ruNE 5, 2007. maintains several pathways. The proposed plan will add help the city add to these existing recreational resources and provide a framework for developers and the city to create a more complete pathway network throughout the city. 8. ZONING ORDINANCE This application does not conflict with any requirements contained in the UDC. 9. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION OveraU staff is supportive of the proposed pathway network, yet upon a detailed review staff identified several (approximately 40) minor routing clarifications that should be included in the final pathway network plan. The majority of staffs proposed changes are intended to promote safe crossings of major and minor arterial streets though out the pathway network. For example, many of the proposed changes reroute the pathways to signalized intersections were pedestrian crossings would be more viable. All of staffs recommended changes are mapped and listed in Exhibit B. It is important to note that the pathway designations indicated on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map are only intended as a guide for the city and developers. There remains a certain level of flexibility regarding pathway locations and routing. Furthermore, the proposed pathway network is just one element of an overall Pathways Master Plan that will be included in the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Plan at a later date. This overall plan includes more detail about design standards and specifics that are not included with this map amendment. With that said, Staff is recommending that the Commission forward on a recommendation to the Council to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Pathway Network as proposed by the applicant and modified by Staff in Exhibit B. The Meridian Plannine: and Zonin!! Commission heard this item on April 5 and April 19. 2007. At the April 19th public hearin2 the Commission voted to recommend approval with the chan!!es listed in Exhibit B. 10. EXHffiITS A. Applicant's Proposed Master Pathway Network B.l. Staff s Recommended Changes to the Proposed Master Pathway Network B.2. Additional Staff Recommended Change C. Fire Department Comments D. Required Findings from the Unified Development Code CPA-07-003 Pathways CPA PAGE 5 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5,2007. A. Applicant's Proposed Master Pathway Network Pathway Alignments Map ~i ~L_ . . . ;.1 .......~:":: ~; -l --.__I _ ,.;,_.....i .. -. - . -.. . ---;~ '..~;;..;~.-.Io": ."~. ..~~., · .... .MCMA ... . . -0."... -.- - .. -- .. --.- -.. ____ ~. '. .. _ 1 . ..~ . ~ ." .....~~-~._~..~-~..-........-.\ .... .,. ~:: .. " .... r -...._._... ",... . '.. .. _ '" ~ . .. --. ... . .. ..... '" . .l' ....-...-C;.;~~-~:--. :..~~.~:~":,... ~o"'.'I'..~"..I. ~ 0." . - ." -. " . ..." iii -\.. '. ..,. .. 8 · .. ..--.:.. · i ._--.....-.. ~ '. . . . ....1' ~.~.~._. . .. }. :.. .... ~-:'~. . .. . ;,~~ EW. . . . .... ." .." .. ~:i:::'-t~:~. : .:~~p.:t.~:l1 ...... - -.. .......t 0... . _n IlII to . . h~'.!' :'~~~-s4':.\ .r i~"'''.t~~-I~~14 . . 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'.~.~. .'-:''''. ~~:::.. :,~,;~~~:-: COl.I.M8lA (OI.uMtl,Q. " ~' HUl8ARO '-', HU8eAlIn l.UAIIII..M'\. L...... MboPOIII _ P.tao _ S<tlClOIo o SoulIIMfIddl.. Sluly""'" D Me1lllat1,... of In1>a<t -+- Rat1ll<lll ~ ~9P-y .. ~P_y _....On_lrwle -..--~y ---- .......... -- .....~bia:lllme -bb_ Plopo&ed __ n. 1-" ~ II Exhibit A CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF ruNE 5, 2007. Rl. Staff s Recommended Changes to the Proposed Master Pathway Network - I g~ Ir I ~I ,~ 1L:::l 1'0<. ,("Y..... T J ~ n ~In III b.I <:;f-- I J ~ ~\Y'_J vI ~ L.. l&~ ~ h~c,\ ~J r'--:p ...,.-v..- -l V~,-.--/ I JET -:-J ~ ~ ~ 1/1 ~ ~ ~ ~ :y'C -!! -- -"' =- ~ ""'- \ ~ ~-~1--~ ~~f-:J . ~ ~ ,'- ~ .,- ~ v ~.. /t: ---- ~ p <= Legend _..,- Proposed Pathway ~ :::=:Change -I ~ I ~ "'-I'" M-T--1' = ,~ " I IT ~rr l.J. -.......... ~ I;l;~ ~r>-.-ll~. - ~ Vr "lh..'.D_ "!~ =- " r.t+ ... NORTH o 025 0.5 -. 1_5 Pathway Network Revisions 1. Chinden e/o Star: Moved crossing (Chinden) to intersection. 2. South of Chinden; both sides of McDermott: Moved McDermott crossing to Chinden intersection. 3. Star nJo Ustick: Moved crossing to half mile. 4. McMillan w/o McDermott: Moved McDermott crossing to intersection. Exhibit B CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEP ARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF ruNE 5, 2007. 5. McMillan wlo Black Cat: Moved crossing to quarter mile. 6. Ten Mile n/o Ustick: Moved Ten Mile crossings to half mile. Added on street route through Hartford Sub. 7. Paramount (n/o McMillan & wlo Meridian): Reconfigured, added new connection. 8. Southwest Meridian/Chinden: From Paramount, added proposed pathway from existing pathway to cross Chinden at Meridian and proceed north to Eagle Island State Park. 9. Northwest McMillan/Locust Grove: Adjusted proposed pathway to mirror network through Madelynn Estates. Added connection from Saguaro south (at west edge of Larkwood) to McMillan. 10. Locust GrovelMcMillan: Moved crossing to intersection. 11. UsticklMcDermott: Moved to intersection and added on street route e/o McDermott. 12. Ustick w/o Ten Mile: Moved Ustick crossing to align w/ Nieman. Added on street route to get back to canal. 13. w/o Eagle bit Ustick and McMillan: Changed configuration by Champ Park and Jasmine Acres. 14. Meridian s/o Ustick: crosswalk modification. 15. Fairview/Jericho and Lakes (w/o Locust Grove): Consolidated Fairview crossings at Lakes and east of Jericho into single crossing at Jericho. After crossing, added on street pathway on south side of Fairview east to connect with proposed pathway. 16. Eagle s/o Ustick: Moved crossing to half mile. 17. McDermott/Cherry mtersection: Moved crossing to intersection. 18. e/o Ten Mile n/o Pine: Continue existing pathway across waterway and southeast to Ten Mile; then jog south to cross to south side of Pine; then east on south side of pine to connect to rail trail. 19. Linder n/o Pine: Shifted Linder crossing south (on school grounds) to align with Washington. 20. West 81h Street s/o Cherry: Added micro-pathway connection to middle school. Proposed pathway across McFadden property; connect to West 4th St. and Pine via School Dist. 21. Downtown: Added more on street routes. 22. Franklin bit McDermott and Black Cat: Moved crossing to Pine Cone intersection @ half mile. 23. mcreased connectivity in Ten Mile Area. 24. mtersection of Linder/Franklin: moved pathway away from canal and through open residential lot to Franklin. Pathway proceeds east on south side of Franklin to east side of Linder. Continues south along east side of Linder, then back to canal. 25. Added proposed pathway on Ten Mile Road over 1-84. 26. Added on-street on Linder over 1-84. 27. Meridian Rd. mterchange: removed two dedicated ped crossings ofI-84 immediately west of Meridian Road. 28. Added pathways northwest of Meridian Interchange. 29. Stratford north ofI84: Continued proposed northeast from Stratford, across Central, and across Locust Grove at roughly the half mile to connect with existing pathway at Woodbridge. 30. Ten Mile s/o Overland: Shifted pathway away from Ridenbaugh to cross Ten Mile at intersection of rerouted Overland (per Ten Mile SAP). New alignment will require two additional canal crossings (north to south, and south back to north), but it will avoid Tasa and provide safer roadway crossing. 31. Linder and Aspen Grove (South of Overland): Moved pathway to cross @ road intersection. 32. Victory s/o McDermott: Moved McDermott crossing to intersection. 33. Ten MileNictory: Brought pathway to corner, then connect back to canal e/o Ten Mile. 34. Victory w/o Locust Grove: Moved Victory crossing west to Ascaino. ??What is going on east of Locust Grove? There appears to be a HOA lot at the end of Serchio; is this a good place for a connection? 35. Victory e/o Locust Grove: Added on street route running east to Bayoubar; then cross Victory and reconnect wi canal. Exhibit B CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF ruNE 5, 2007. 36. Victory w/o Eagle: Moved crossing of Victory west from canal to undeveloped parcels; paralleled s/o Victory to link back w/ canal. 37. Locust Grove s/o Victory: Moved Locust Grove crossing to quarter mile. 38. Ten Mile/Amity: Brought crossing to corner. 39. Black Cat s/o Amity: consolidated multiple crossings into single. 40. McDermott n/o Lake Hazel: Shifted McDermott crossing to Lake Hazel intersection. General, South Meridian: Brought crossings to half mile where possible. Exhibit B CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5, 2007. B.2. Additional Staff Recommended Chanlle ....... . , .. , · · PrevIous Recommended Alignment (shown In Exhibit 8.1) ,.... : D New Recommended Alignment Exhibit B CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5, 2007. C. Fire Department Comments :~.. '.'1'\' " CM'/;/di~/; '\ I j ./' ) : ~a&3 ~. IlJAIIO '~~.'~1-.\!-;'~~1!.~'0 MAYOR Tammy de We~rd Date March 20,2007 CITY COUNCil. MEMBERS Keith Gird Joseph W. Gorton Charles M_ Rountree DaYid Zaremba TO: Planning Department FROM: Joseph Silva, Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention CITY DfPARTME'ITS City AUlIrneyiHR ,\.Jailing Addr_ss.- 33 E. Idaho Avenue Slreel Address: 703 N.M~in Str..t 898-5506 (City AIlOrne)') 898-5503 (IIR) Fax 881-8723 SUBJECT; Pathways Comp Plan Amendment CPA 07-003 The following will be the requirements and/or concerns to provide minimum levels of fire protection for the proposed project: Fire 540 E- Franklin Rllad 888-1234! fa, 895-0390 1. The pathway shall be 20' wide with a 10' paved surface with 5' of gravel on either side of the paved surface. The surface shall be capable of supporting 75,000 lbs. The reason [or this requirement is for a fire truck to be able to accr;:ss an EMS call that may occur on the pathway, Park. & Recreation 11 W_ Bower Street 888-3579 ! f~x 888-6854 Planning 660 E. Watertower Slreet Suite 202 884-5533 t fax 888-6854 Police 14nl E. WalnlOwer Str.et 888-(,678! fax 846-7366 Public Works 660 E. WatcrlOwcr Street Su i\c 1nO 898-550lJ! fax 8<)5.9551 Building 660 E. WaterlOwer Slreet Suite 150 &87-1111 I fax &87-1297 WaSlewater 3.101 N. Ten Mile Road 888-2191 I fax &84-(1744 ,^,'at~r 2235 N. W. 8lh Street 888"52n; fax 884-1159 CiTY HALL 33 EAST IDAHO AVE\:L:E MERIDIA\J, IDAHO 83642 (208) 888-4433 un CLERK - FAX ",-1218 IT\,\'<lT I< t)f1LfTY 1\11.1.1\:(;- h\X '"7-1S13 MAYOK, (JFI'ICE !'AX S'l Rl19 CPA-07-003 - Pathways CPA PAGE 5 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5, 2007. D. Required Findings from the Unified Development Code 1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings 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 amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, the Council shall make the following findings: A. The proposed amendment is consistent with the other elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning & Zoning Commission fmds that the proposed change to the Future Land Use Map does not directly conflict with other elements of the Comprehensive Plan. Please see Sections 6 and 7 of the Staff Report for detailed analysis of how this CPA relates to some of the elements contained in the Comprehensive Plan. B. The proposed amendment provides an improved guide to future growth and development of the city. The Planning & Zoning Commission finds that the proposal to modify the Future Land Use Map will increase the ability for alternative forms of transportation though out the city. Furthermore, the pathway designations allow developers and the city to clearly plan for pathways as new development is proposed. C. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. The Planning & Zoning Commission finds that the proposed amendment is internally consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and Policies ofthe Comprehensive Plan. However, the Commission recognizes the flexibility in the Comprehensive Plan and that the Plan is a guide, not a hard and fast rule for how the pathway system must occur. Please see Section 6 of the Staff Report for detailed analysis of how this CPA relates to the Goals, Obj ectives and Policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan. D. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Unified Development Code. The Planning & Zoning Commission finds that the proposed amendment does not conflict with any portion of the Unified Development Code. No development approvals will be granted as part of this CPA application; all subsequent development applications shall comply with the UDC. E. The proposed amendment is in the best interest of the City of Meridian. The Planning & Zoning Commission fmds that the proposed amendment, as revised in Exhibit B ofthe Staff Report, is in the best interest of the City. CPA-07-003 -Pathways CPA PAGE 6