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BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ) Case No. CUP – 02-027
REQUEST CONDITIONAL USE )
PERMIT FOR A PRESCHOOL/ ) RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
PRIVATE SCHOOL IN AN L-O ) COUNCIL
ZONE )
)
CHERRY LANE CHRISTIAN )
CHURCH, )
Applicant )
1.The property is located on the south side of Cherry Lane, approximately halfway between
Linder and Ten Mile Roads, Meridian.
2.The owner of record of the subject property is Cherry Lane Christian Church, 2511 W.
Cherry Lane, Meridian, ID 83642.
3.Applicant is owner of record.
4.The subject property is currently zoned R-4. An application for Rezone to L-O is
currently pending before the City of Meridian. The zoning district of L-O is defined
within the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance, Section 11-7-2.
5.The Applicant requests the Conditional Use Permit for a Preschool and Private School
using existing classrooms in an existing building. The L-O zoning designation within the
City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit
be obtained for most uses including those requested by the Applicant. (Meridian City
Zoning and Development Ordinance, Section 11-8-1).
6.The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission recognizes that the proposed application
is in compliance with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
7.The use proposed which is the subject of this will, in fact, constitute a conditional use as
determined by City policy.
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RECOMMENDATION
The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council
of the City of Meridian that they approve the requested Conditional Use Permit as requested by
the Applicant for the property described in the application, subject to the following:
A. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
follows:
Site-Specific Requirements
1.Parking Lot Expansion: It is in the best interests of the City to allow piping of the Nine
Mile Creek and approve the proposed parking lot expansion. The proposed parking lot
shall be designed with 9x17 spaces and a 25 foot drive aisle. There shall be no more than
12 spaces in a row without a landscape planter per City Ordinance. Any expansion which
includes the piping of Nine Mile Creek would be subject to prior approval in writing of
the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District.
2.Existing Parking Lot: Add one tree per 35 lineal feet in the existing planter on the west
side of the property. Also, replace the lava rock in said planter with vegetation-i.e. grass
or shrubs and bark mulch. The remaining existing landscaping will be subject to
ordinance 12-13-11-4 and upgraded to meet current standards upon any significant
parking lot replacement per said ordinance.
3.Street Buffer: A 25 foot wide minimum landscape buffer shall be required along Cherry
Lane.
4.Pathway: A 10 foot wide asphalt path shall be required along the Nine Mile Creek.
5.Number of Students: Enrollment for the preschool use shall be restricted to 56 students-
28 morning and 28 afternoon. The number of students per classroom shall comply with
standards set by the International Fire Code.
6.Future Private School:
Option A: Prior to enrollment of students for kindergarten or higher, the Applicant shall
be required to obtain separate CUP approval as a private elementary school.
Option B: Applicant shall be required to obtain a Certificate of Zoning Compliance
(CZC) from P&Z staff prior to adding any additional grades beyond the approved
preschool use.
7.Water/sewer: This facility is currently served by the City of Meridian’s sanitary sewer
and water systems. Existing sanitary sewer and water assessments will be compared with
the anticipated impact, to determine whether additional assessments are warranted. If
additional assessments are warranted, applicant shall pay for them with the issuance of
the building permit. The City of Meridian owns and maintains a 21 inch diameter sewer
trunk line that parallels the Nine Mile Creek. This trunk line is within a 20 foot wide
easement along the east side of Nine Mile Creek. Access must be maintained to this line
at all times. Landscaping will be limited within the easement area.
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Please show the location of the existing 21 inch sewer trunk line, and limits of the
existing easement, on the site/landscaping plans at least ten days prior to the City Council
hearing for the requested CUP/Rezone.
8.Expansion: Applicant shall be required to apply for and obtain a separate Conditional Use
Permit for any further addition or expansion of the existing school.
Standard Requirements
1.Existing trees shall be protected and retained in accordance with Meridian City Code 12-
13-13.
2.Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the City of Meridian Zoning and
Development Ordinance and/or as detailed in site-specific requirements. All parking and
areas of circulation shall be improved with a hard surface in accordance with Meridian
City Code 11-13-4.D, and shall be installed and striped in accordance with the approved
site plan and Ordinance 11-13-4.F.
3.All construction and site improvements shall conform to the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
4.A drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho licensed architect or engineer is required
and shall be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 57, 10-1-91) for all off-street parking
areas. All drainage water is to be maintained on-site. Storm water treatment and disposal
must be designated in accordance with Department of Environmental Quality 1997
publication Catalog of Storm Water Best Management Practices for Idaho Cities and
Counties and City of Meridian standards and policies. Off-site disposal into surface water
is prohibited unless the jurisdiction which has authority over the receiving stream
provides written authorization prior to development plan approval. The Applicant is
responsible for filing all necessary applications with the Idaho Department of Water
Resources regarding Shallow Injection Wells.
5.All exterior lighting, whether attached to the building or located within the parking lot,
shall be down-shielded or otherwise altered so that the light does not spill over onto
adjacent properties or rights-of-way. All parking lot lighting shall be in accordance with
Ordinance 11-13-4.C.
6.All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 11-14 of the
City Zoning and Development Ordinance or as specifically approved. All signage is
subject to design review and shall require separate permits.
7.Provide five foot wide pedestrian walkways in accordance with City Ordinance.
8.Screen trash areas on at least three (3) sides. Coordinate screened trash enclosure
locations and construction requirements with Sanitary Service Company and provide a
letter of approval from their office when applying for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance
(CZC).
9.Per Ordinance 11-17-4.B., a Conditional Use Permit, when granted, shall be valid for a
maximum period of eighteen (18) months unless otherwise approved by the City Council.
During this time, the permit holder must acquire building permits and commence the
construction of permanent footings or structures. Time extensions are allowed per the
Ordinance.
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B. Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1.Provide a fire-flow as required by Appendix III-A of the Uniform Fire Code.
2.All internal access roads within the project shall have a clear driving surface with a
minimum width of 20’.
3.All modifications to the building will have to comply with the Building Code.
4.The project will have to comply with the Idaho State Fire Marshall’s requirements for
Day Care Facilities.
C. Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health Department as follows:
1.Applicant shall submit plans for a plan review for any child care center.
2.Applicant shall contact Susan Simmons at Central District Health Department regarding
any licensure requirements.
D. Adopt the Recommendations of the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District as follows:
1.Applicant shall file a Land Use Change/Site application.
2.Applicant shall submit two (2) sets of complete plans indicating how this project will
impact the District.
E. Adopt the Recommendations of Settlers’ Irrigation District as follows:
1.Settlers’ Irrigation District’s Settlers Canal courses along the north boundary of this
project in a 36’ RCP tile. The easement, which includes the tile and irrigation structures,
must be protected.
F. Adopt the Recommendations of the Sanitary Service as follows:
1.Applicant shall allow for 11’ clearance inside of the waste enclosure gate posts. Increased
waste generation in the future may require a larger waste container and drive-on
capability.
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