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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
STAFF REPORT
Hearing Date: June 19, 2007
Continued From: April 3, 2007
TO:
FROM:
Mayor & City Council
Amanda Hess, Associate City Planner
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SUBJECT:
Baraya Subdivision
. AZ-06-061
Annexation and Zoning of 95.57 acres from RUT (Ada County) to R-8 (Medium
Density Residential - 28.17 acres), R-15 (Medium High-Density Residential -
54.13 acres), and R-40 (High Density Residential - 13.26 acres), by RMR
Consulting, Inc.
. PP-06-062
Preliminary Plat consisting of 118 single family residential lots on 26.41 acres in
the proposed R-8 zone; 216 single family residential lots on 38.26 acres and 1
school lot on 14.98 acres in the proposed R-15 zone; 2 multi-family lots on 13.01
acres in the proposed R-40 zone; and 30 common lots for Baraya Subdivision.
NOTE: Tbe City Council first beard this proposal on April 3, 2007. Also in April, tbere was an
application for a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment scheduled before tbe Planning & Zoning
Commission, which affected the subject property, called the Ten Mile Specific Area Plan. City Council
elected to continue the subject AZ and PP applications to June 19, 2007, to allow enough time for the
CPA proposal to come before the Council. The Council approved the Ten Mile CPA on May 22,2007.
Planning Staff has updated this report to include Council's discussion of tbe project at the April 3
meeting and the building elevations provided by the Application at said bearing.
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The Applicant, RMR Consulting, Inc., has applied for annexation and zoning of95.57 acres, from RUT (Ada
County) to R-8 (Medium Density Residential) for 28.17 acres, R-15 (Medium High-Density Residential
District) for 54.13 acres, and R-40 (High Density Residential) for 13.26 acres. The Applicant has also
submitted a preliminary plat for the subject property which proposes 334 single-family residential lots, 28
common lots, and 1 school lot within the proposed R-8 and R-15 zones; 2 multi-family and 2 common lots
are also proposed in the R-40 zone.
The site has not been previously platted. The subject property is located south of Franklin Road and east of
Black Cat Road at 3935 West Franklin Road and 280 South Black Cat Road, in Section 15, Township 3
North, Range 1 West, B.M. The subject property is within the City's current Area of hnpact and Urban
Service Planning Area.
The subject applications, AZ-06-061 and PP-06-062, were heard before the Planning and Zoning
Commission on January 4, 2007. Planning Staff recommended denial of the project as Staff believed the
project was inconsistent with the goals of the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan. At the hearing, the
Applicant requested a continuance to meet with Planning Staff and allow for redesign of the project to apply
the Ten Mile standards.
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The new plan proposes additional building lots which warranted re-noticing the neighboring property owners
of the changes and publishing the new notice in the media. Staff believes the revised preliminary plat is more
compatible with the goals and policies of the existing Comprehensive Plan, the Ten Mile Interchange
Specific Area Plan, and the Unified Development Code.
2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
The subject applications (AZ-06-061 and PP-06-062) were submitted to the Planning Department for
concurrent review. Below, Staff has provided a detailed analysis for the requested Annexation and Zoning
and Preliminary Plat applications. Staff recommends approval of the proposed Baraya Subdivision
subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit B of the Staff Report, if the Commission believes the building
elevations provided by the Applicant at the public hearing meet Staff's design requirements, as
outlined in Section 10 of this Staff Report. The Meridian Plannine: and Zonine Commission heard
these items on January 4 and March 1. 2007. On March 1. 2007. the Commission moved to
recommend approval to the City Council.
a. Summary of Commission Public Hearin2:
i. In Favor: Matthew Schultz (Applicant's Representative)
ii. In Opposition: None
iii. Commentin!!: None
iv. Written Testimony: Larry Woodard (Minister. Cherry Lane Christian Church)
v. StaffPresentin!! Application: Amanda Hess
vi. Other Staff Commentin~ on Application: None
b. Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
i. Providin!! quality buildin!! exteriors to include stucco. stone. and brick
ii. The Applicant's proposal that the hil!h densitv portion should be subject to the Ten Mile
Specific Area design guidelines in effect at the time of development. in lieu of the Applicant
generatinl! l!Uidelines now.
111. The Applicant providing trees adjacent to the Purdam Drain, if allowed by the Nampa &
Meridian Irri!!ation District.
c. Key Commission Chanees to Staff Recommendation:
i. Requirinl! the Applicant to construct products with quality exteriors to include natural
appearin!! materials and architectural detailing includin!!. but not limited to. stucco. stone.
and brick.
ii. Not requirin!! the Applicant to provide development I desil!D l!Uidelines for the multi-family
portion of the project: that those issues can be addressed throu!!h the CUP process. as all
multi-family projects must procure CUPs.
d. Outstandin2 Issue(s) for City Council:
i. The Applicant has provided Staff with proposed sin!!le family elevations on March 28.2007.
for the benefit of the City Council.
ii. The Commission did not approve the proposed townhouse elevations supplied by the
Applicant. Thev directed the Applicant to redesil!D them to modulate the fronts of the
structures (i.e. bring the livin!! area forward), so that there is not just a straight street of
!!ara!!es. The Applicant has provided Staff with new townhouse elevations on March 28.
2007. for the benefit of the City Council.
111. The Applicant did not supplv elevations for the proposed alley-loaded product for the
Commission. However. the Applicant provided Staff with these elevations on March 28.
2007, for the benefit of the City Council.
The Meridian City Council heard this item on Anril 3. 2007. At the Anril 3rd DubHe hearinv thev
moved to continue the subiect aDDlications.
a. SummarY of City Council Public Hearini!:
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i. In favor: Matt,Schultz & Kent Brown (Annlicant's Reoresentatives):
11. In oooosition: Steve Moore
111. Commentinl!: None
IV. .'Wrilli;nJestimonv: None
v. Staff oresentinl! aonlication: C.. Caleb lfuod
vi. Other staff cOIDmentinl! on apolication: None
b. Kev Issues of Discussion hv Council:
i. Does the orooosal meet the Citv's l!oa~s for minimizinl! ac.~ess to art~erials while ,._still
conforminl!Jo the tra!lsoortation ulan for the_Ten Mile ~ea? (The_answer is ves):
ii. A simalized intersectian on Franklin for a futlge collectar that is to be 10cate_dJlear the east
prooertv boundary of the Barava S.1:1bdivision:
111. ProoertL will b~, set aside for a s"chool on~site. However. at oresent, ths: School "Qistrict is
unsure of till; timinl! of construction of the scmcl;
iv. Pedestrian oath,wavs within the ~ubdivision for future children to aC9.ess the sc.hool:
v. That the Aoolicant nrovide alternatives to the submitted l!aral!e-dominaied sinl!le-familv..and
townhouse nrod~cts: and
vi. Continuinl! th~ oublic. hearinl! until such time that the Ten Mile SDecjfic Area Plan _is
adooted bv the CouncU.
c. Outstanding Issues for Citv Council:
i. Condition 1.1.7 references 315 buildable 1015.. This number is incorr~"ct. The Dlan nroooses
3341ats. This 90ndition of Aoproval should Qe modified to r~flect that
ii. Condition 1.1.12 should st~te that the reQuircl.landscaoinl! and_"sidewalks are tQ be installed
alonl! the arterials corresoondinl! with the r:elated Dhase. Th~., DA sh9:uld also be modifim..ro
reflect this chanl!~
111. Con4ition 1.1.1 0 should state that the Apnlicant is to comolv with the anpIoved, elevations
and desim standards as outlined in the staff reoort. as well ".as anv additional stanq.ards
established with the Ten Mile Interchanl!e Soecific Area Plan. The DA should als.o~
madified to reflect this chanl!e:
IV. Whether the elev:!!tions for the nroDosed :r~sidential structures (sin.J~l.e-familv. townhouse.
allev-load. etc.) are accentable. Staff has included the elevations orooosed at the_ oreYiQJ.lS
Council heMinl! in this staffreoort. The Aoolicant recentlv orovide.d an additionaLtawnho!lle
renderinl! whichjs also included.in the reoort
v. The. Aoplicant Drovided Staff with additianal residential desi m l!Uidelines 1.0 be il}s;ludedjn
the oroDos.e,d DeveloDment Al!reement. ~hich Staff suooorts: and
VI. The Annlicant orovided Staff with nrooosed residential setbacks for the development. Wh.ik
most of these setbacks do meet the Citv's standards. some do not. Staff recommends that the
Council reQuire the oroDosed develanment to comnlv with all UDC se~back reQuirements for
their respective zones....
3. PROPOSED MOTIONS
Approval
After considering all Staff, Applicant, and public testimony, I move to approve File Numbers AZ-06.061
and PP.06-062 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of June 19,2007, with the following
modifications to the conditions of approval: (add any proposed modifications)
Denial
After considering all Staff, Applicant, and public testimony, I move to deny File Numbers AZ~06-
061and PP-06-062, as presented during the hearing on June 19,2007: (state specific reasons for denial
of the annexation and preliminary plat requests)
Continuance
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After considering all Staff, Applicant, and public testimony, I move to continue File Numbers AZ-06-
061 and PP-06-062 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason( s):
(state specific reason(s) for a continuance)
4. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
a. Site Address/Location:
3935 West Franklin Road & 280 South Black Cat Road
Section 15, Township 3 North, Range 1 West
b. Owner:
Dyver Development, LLC
1977 East Overland Road
Meridian, ill 83642
c. Applicant:
RMR Consulting, Inc.
2127 South Alaska Way
Meridian, ill 83642
d. Representatives: Matt Schultz, RMR Consulting, Inc., & Kent Brown, Bailey Engineers
e. Present Zoning: RUT (Ada County)
f. Present Comprehensive Plan Designation:
Per the 2002 Comprehensive Future Land Use Map, the present designation is Mixed Use Regional
and Medium Density Residential (plus a multi-use pathway and a regional park in the vicinity).
g. Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation / Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan:
The Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan, a document that details land use and
transportation plans for the Ten Mile area, proposes future land uses on this site to be: Civic /
School Site, Green Space and Parkland, Medium Density Residential, Medium High-Density
Residential, and High Density Residential. Please see Exhibits A-5 and A-6 for the proposed Ten
Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan Land Use Map.
h. Description of Applicant's Request:
1. Date of Preliminary Plat (attached in Exhibit A): January 12, 2007
2. Date oflandscape plan (attached in Exhibit A): January 22, 2007
3. Proposed Elevations (attached in ExhibitAl
1. Applicant's Statement/Justification:
The proposed annexation and preliminary plat applications for the Baraya Subdivision carefully
considers all aspects of the Meridian Zoning Ordinance, Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan,
site location, surrounding neighbors, and the housing market in Meridian. Baraya is a quality
residential development that complies with the Unified Development Code and with the intent of the
current and future Comprehensive Plans for the area.
5. PROCESS FACTS
a. The subject application will, in fact, constitute an annexation and/or rezone as determined by City
Ordinance. By reason of the provisions of the Meridian City Code Title II, a public hearing is
required before the City Council on this matter.
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b. The subject application will, in fact, constitute a preliminary plat as determined by City Ordinance.
By reason of the provisions of the Meridian City Code Title 11, a public hearing is required before
the City Council on this matter.
c. Newspaper notifications published on:
December 18,2006, January 1,2007, February 12, 2007, & February 26,2007 (P & Z Commission)
March 12. 2007. & March 26.2007 (City Council)
d. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on:
December 8, 2006, & February 2,2007 (P & Z Commission)
March 9.2007 (City Council)
e. Applicant posted notice on site by: February 19, 2007
March 24. 2007 (Citv Council)
6. LAND USE
a. Existing Land Use(s): Primarily agriculture; two existing single.family homes with outbuildings
b. Description of Character of Surrounding Area: Agricultural/ Rural; rapidly urbanizing
c. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning:
1. North: Silver Oaks Subdivision, developing with multi-family and a daycare, zoned R-15 & L~
0; Residential & Agriculture, zoned RUT and Rl (Ada County)
2. East: Agricultural/Residential, zoned RUT (Ada County)
3. South: Agricultural, zoned RUT (Ada County)
4. West: Agricultural, zoned RUT and Rl (Ada County)
d. History of Previous Actions:
In late 2005, the Applicant submitted annexation and zoning, and preliminary plat applications for
this site. That project was called Bryce Canyon Subdivision. Bryce Canyon included a request for an
R-8 zone for 49.27 acres of the site and a TN-R (Traditional Neighborhood - Residential) for 46.30
acres of the site. The preliminary plat proposed 475 single-family residential lots and 62 common
and other lots. The applications were withdrawn by the Applicant shortly thereafter.
On May 18, 2006, the Applicant again submitted annexation and zoning, and preliminary plat
applications for this site. This time the project was called Baraya. The applications for Baraya, AZ-
06-025 and PPM06.024, proposed 406 single-family residential lots, 1 office lot, and 23 common lots
within the R-8 and L-O zoning designations. Said applications were brought before the Planning &
Zoning Commission on June 15,2006. At that time, the Commission recommended approval of the
project.
However, on July 18, 2006, the City Council voted to deny Baraya. Council's basis for denial fell
primarily upon the lack of conformance of the proposal with the anticipated outcome ofthe Ten Mile
Area Specific Plan. The Applicant requested reconsideration of City Council's decision to allow for
redesign of the project. The Council subsequently remanded the proposal back to the Planning &
Zoning Commission.
On January 4, 2007, the Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission heard the subject applications,
AZ-06-061 and PP-06-062. Planning Staff recommended denial of the project as Staff believed this
revision, too, was inconsistent with the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan. At the hearing, the
Applicant requested a continuance to meet with Planning Staff and allow for redesign of the project
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to apply the Ten Mile standards.
e. Existing Constraints and Opportunities:
1. Public Works
Location of sewer: The Black Cat Trunk is currently under construction through this site.
Location of water: There is currently water in Franklin Road.
Issues or concerns: The location of the seepage beds near the alley loaded product will
render the zone allowed to-foot street side setback to the living area to be 20-foot due
to DEQ requirements of 20-feet of separation between building foundations and
seepage beds.
2. Vegetation: Primarily agriculture
3. Flood plain: N/A
4. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: The Purdam Drain, Marvin Canal, and Kennedy Lateral cross or lie
adjacent to this site
5. Hazards: N/A
6. Proposed Zoning: R 8, R-15, and R-40
7. Size of Property: 95.57 acres
8. Description of Use: 334 single-family residential dwellings, 2 multi-family lots, and I school lot
f. Subdivision Plat Information:
1. Residential Lots: 336 (includes two R-40, multi-family lots, to be developed in the future)
2. Non-residential Lots: 1 (elementary school site)
3. Total Building Lots: 337
4. Common Lots: 30
5. Other Lots: 0
6. Total Lots: 367
7. Density
Gross Density (d.u.lacre) Net Density (d.u.lacre) Net-Net Density (d.u.lacre)
R-8
4.47
5.72
7.37
R-15
5.65
7.9
10.48
R-8 + R-15
5.16
6.97
9.12
R-40
20
20
NOTE: The densities for the R-40 district are only estimates,
as no development is proposed at this time. R-15 values
exclude the 14.98-acre school parcel.
Applicable Definitions:
. Gross density is the term which describes in a residential development, the total number of
dwellings divided by the total number of acres in a project site including those portions of
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the site which are used for ancillary uses such as streets, schools, parks, and similar facilities.
. Net density is the term which describes (in a residential development), the number of
dwelling units divided by the acres of land set aside for only those residences, excluding
ancillary uses such as major streets (normally major thoroughfares and arterials), schools,
parks, and similar facilities.
. Net-Net density is a variation on net density which subtracts from the calculation the area
devoted to local streets in addition to major streets.
g. Landscaping:
1. Width of street buffer(s): 25 feet along Franklin Road, 25 feet adjacent to Black Cat Road, and
20 feet along South Glen Canyon Avenue.
2. Width ofbuffer(s) between land uses: N/A
3. Percentage of site as usable open space: 16% (13.01 acres)
4. Other landscaping standards: Landscaping within parkways should comply with UDC 11-3B-
7C. To qualify as open space, parkways shall be a minimum of eight feet (8 ') in width, measured
from back-of-curb to edge-of-sidewalk and shall contain trees (UDC 11-3G-3B-5). Landscaping
adjacent to micropathways should comply with UDC 11-3B~12. Common, open-space lots
should include at least one deciduous shade tree per 8,000 square feet (UDC 11-3G-3-E2).
h. Amenities: The Applicant proposes several amenities to meet the common open space requirements
of UDC 1l~3G~3B. These include a multi-use pathway; parkways; a 20-foot landscaping buffer
along South Glen Canyon Avenue, a residential collector street; and two community park areas that
include a pool with changing rooms and tot-lots.
1. Proposed and Required Non-Residential Setbacks: The applicant is not requesting any deviations
from the required dimensional standards of the R-8, R-15, and R-40 zones.
J. Off-Street Parking: UDC Table 11-3C-2 requires a two car garage and a 20' by 20' parking pad for
all single-family dwelling units.
k. Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access:
Access to this site is proposed from three public streets that connect to Black Cat Road (1) and
Franklin Road (2).
A residential collector roadway, South Glen Canyon Avenue, is proposed to intersect Franklin Road
near the east boundary of the property and divides the property, east-west, along the proposed zoning
designations of R-15 and R-40. S. Glen Canyon Avenue aligns with the public street approved in
Silver Oaks Subdivision / Umbria Subdivision to the north.
South Fritts Way, a local street, is also designed to intersect with Franklin Road and provides
additional access to this property.
Capital Reef Drive is a proposed public street that intersects Black Cat Road. This public street will
also serve as the primary access to the future school site.
There are several different street sections proposed within this development. Two public alleys are
proposed to access the rear-loaded residential products. Internal streets are proposed to have either
attached sidewalks or detached sidewalks. Stub streets are proposed to the properties to the south,
east, and west.
Staff is generally supportive of the proposed street system and access for this development. For a
detailed report on the public streets and access points, please see the comments provided by the Ada
County Highway District in Exhibit B. NOTE: .As of the priat aeaaline, comments from L^.,cIID are
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only draft.
7. AGENCY COMMENTS MEETING
On February 9, 2007, a joint agency and departments meeting was held with service providers in this area.
The agencies and departments present included: Meridian Fire Department, Meridian Parks Department,
Meridian Public Works Department, Meridian Police Department, and the Sanitary Services Company. Staff
has included comments, conditions and recommended actions in Exhibit B below.
8. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
a. 2002 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USES (Current)
The subject site is currently designated "Medium Density Residential" and "Mixed Use - Regional"
on the Meridian Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. Approximately half ofthe subject site is
designated for each land use; the western % of the site, "Medium Density Residential," and the
eastern l4, "Mixed Use - Regional." In Chapter VII of the Comprehensive Plan, "Medium Density"
is defined as areas including single.family homes at densities of three to eight dwelling units per
acre. As the proposed overall net density for the R-8 and R-15 zones (6.97 d.u.lacre) is within
minimum target density of 3 to 8 d.u.lacre for Medium Density Residential, Staff believes that the
portion ofthe plat which falls within the area designated as "Medium Density Residential" conforms
to the Comprehensive Plan stated purpose and intent for this designation.
In Chapter VII of the Comprehensive Plan, the "Mixed Use - Regional" (MU-R) designation is
defmed, in part, as an area that is situated in highly visible or transitioning parts of the City where
innovative and flexible design opportunities are encouraged. The MU.R has no upper limit on the
square footage of non-residential uses and is intended to allow a broad range of uses. Within this
land use designation, the proposal supplies residential lots ranging in size from 3,500 square feet to
over 8,600 square feet and a 1O.25-acre area that is being set aside for future multi-family units.
b. TEN MILE INTERCHANGE SPECIFIC AREA PLAN (Pending)
September 28, 2006, marked the culmination of a week-long effort, known as the Ten Mile
Interchange Specific Area Plan Charette. Design experts, planners, and the general public, met in a
series of intense workshops, to craft development concepts and future land uses for the Ten Mile
area. Meridian City Staff have already submitted a Comprehensive Plan Amendment which proposes
to amend the 2002 Future Land Use Map to reflect those land uses agreed upon at the Charette.
These changes will have a significant impact on development of the subject site. Staff has attached
the draft Land Use Map created during this process. Please see Exhibit A-5 for Land Use Map.
Four categories of residential land uses were established through the Ten Mile Charette process:
Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Medium High-Density Residential, and High
Density Residential. The subj ect property falls within three of the aforementioned categories. Below
is a brief description of these residential categories.
Medium Density Residential: Medium Density Residential areas are characterized by relatively
low densities and a predominance of single-family and two.unit housing types. Smaller two, three
and four unit apartment buildings may be compatible in a Medium Density Residential area; large
apartment buildings or apartment complexes are not. In general, Medium Density Residential areas
should be protected from encroachments of higher density or higher intensity uses.
Medium Density Residential areas should include a mix of housing types that achieve an overall
average target density of 6 dwelling units per gross acre. Generally, densities should range from 3-
8 units per acre. Most developments within the area should fall within this range, although small
areas of slightly higher density may exist.
Higher density housing types within Medium-Density Residential areas generally should be located
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nearer mixed use or other more intensively developed areas, with a transition to smaller buildings,
such as duplexes and single-family detached houses, as the distance from the more intensively
developed area increases.
Medium High-Density Residential: Medium High-Density Residential areas are locations
recommended primarily for relatively dense multi-family housing types, such as row houses,
townhouses, condominiums and apartment buildings and complexes.
Medium High-Density Residential area.'i should include a mix of housing types that achieve an
overall average density target of 12 dwelling units per gross acre. Generally, densities should
range from 8-15 units per acre. Most developments within these areas should fall within or below
this range, although small areas of higher or lower density residential development may be included.
Within "Medium High-Density" areas, the largest-scale, highest-density housing should be located
closest to higher intensity uses, commercial or other type of activity center, with a transition to
smaller-scale and lower density buildings as the distance from the higher intensity use or center
mcreases.
High Density Residential: High Density Residential areas are multiple-family housing areas where
larger and taller apartment buildings are the predominant recommended building type.
High Density Residential areas should include a mix of housing types that achieve an overall
average density target of at least 16-25 dwelling units per gross acre. Most developments within the
High Density Residential areas should fall within or below this range, although smaller areas of
higher or lower density may be included. Residential densities can be concentrated in multistory
projects with up to 50 dwelling units per acre allowed.
c. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES
Staff fmds the following 2002 Comprehensive Plan text policies to be applicable (Staff analysis is in
italics below policy):
. Require that development projects have planned for the provision of all public services (Chapter
VII, Goal III, Objective A, Action 1)
When the City established its Area of City hnpact, it planned to provide City services to the
subject properties. The City of Meridian plans to provide municipal services to the lands
proposed to be annexed in the following manner:
. Sanitary sewer and water service will be extended to the project at the developer's expense.
. The subject lands currently lie within the jurisdiction of the Meridian Rural Fire District.
Once annexed, the lands will be under the jurisdiction of the Meridian City Fire
Department, which currently shares resource and personnel with the Meridian Rural Fire
Department.
. The subject lands currently lie within the jurisdiction of the Ada County Sheriff's Office.
Once annexed the lands will be serviced by the Meridian Police Department (MPD).
. The western roadway adjacent to the subject lands are currently owned and maintained by
the Ada County Highway District (ACHD). This service will not change.
. The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian School District #2. This service will
not change.
. The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian Library District. This service will
not change and the Meridian Library District should suffer no revenue loss as a result of the
subject annexation.
Municipal, fee-supported, services will be provided by the Meridian Building Department, the
Meridian Public Works Department, the Meridian Water Department, the Meridian Wastewater
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Department, the Meridian Planning and Zoning Department, Meridian Utility Billing Sef1!ices,
and Sanitary Sef1!ices Company.
· "Restrict curb cuts and access points on collectors and arterial streets." (Chapter VII, Goal IV,
Objective D, Action 2)
In accordance with this Goal and Action Item, the Applicant has designed the plat so that only
three access points, all public streets, intersect the adjacent arterial streets. Staff is supportive of
the proposed access to the adjacent arterials and proposed collector.
· "Plan for a variety of commercial and retail opportunities within the Impact Area." (Chapter VII,
Goal I, Objective B)
Staff finds that the site is designated for MU-R and Medium Density Residential on the 2002
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. Staff believes that Baraya Subdivision generally
conforms to applicable Comprehensive Plan policies for the current land use designation.
However, Staff recommends that the Commission and Council determine whether the subject
application provides the appropriate mix of uses as called for under a "Mixed Use - Regional"
under the current land use designation. NOTE: The proposed Ten Mile Area CPA does not
propose any commercial or retail areas on this property.
· "Encourage appropriate land uses along transportation corridors." (Chapter VII, Goal IV,
Objective D)
Because there will be a new interchange at Ten Mile Road, and a potential transit station is
anticipated at the intersection of Ten Mile Road and the railroad tracks (just north of this site),
Staff believes that the densities I higher intense residential uses of the site, as proposed, are
appropriate, particularly east of the Purdam Drain and on the south side of the property.
· "Require appropriate landscape and buffers along transportation corridors (setback, vegetation,
low walls, benns, etc.)." (Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective D, Action 4)
In accordance with the UDC, the Applicant is proposing to construct a 25-foot wide landscape
buffer with perimeter fencing along Franklin Road. A 25-foot landscaping buffer is also
proposed along Black Cat Road; however, no fencing is proposed.
The Applicant is also proposing to construct a 20-foot wide landscape buffer along South Glen
Canyon Avenue, a proposed residential collector road.
Staff is supportive of these landscape buffer widths, as long as the buffers lie outside of the right-
of-way and are constructed in accordance with UDC policies.
· "Consider 'Accommodating Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel: A Recommended Approach' from
the National Center for Bicycling and Walking in all land use decisions." (Chapter VI, Goal II,
Objective A, Action 3)
This publication encourages jurisdictions to establish bikeway and walkway facilities in new
construction and reconstruction projects, in a manner that is safe, accessible and convenient.
Combined with the sidewalks, the additional rights of way for Franklin Road and Black Cat
Road should be large enough to accommodate future pedestrian and bicycle movements along
the arterial roads. Further, the proposed sidewalks, micropathways, and multi-use pathways
encourage both bicycle and pedestrian travel to and through this development.
. "Protect existing residential properties from incompatible land use development on adjacent
parcels." (Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective C, Action I)
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Per the 2002 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, the properties which are north of the
subject site are planned for High Density Residential and Industrial uses, east and south of the
site for continuations of the Mixed Use Regional designation; and west and south of the site are
continuations of the Medium Density Residential uses. Staff believes that this project does
propose land uses that are generally compatible with the existing uses in the area.
The Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan designates the adjacent land uses to be residential
in nature and varying in intensity. Therefore, Staff believes that the project does propose land
uses that are compatible with that proposed in the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan.
. "Support a variety of residential categories (low-, medium-, and high-density single family,
multi.family, townhouses, duplexes, apartments, condominiums, etc.) for the purpose of
providing the City with a range of affordable housing opportunities." (Chapter VII, Goal IV,
Objective C, Action 10)
As noted above, this project generally complies with the current residential categories
anticipated for this property. Additionally, Staff believes that the subject proposal provides the
variety of residential uses called for in the proposed Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan.
. "On-street bikeways should be incorporated on all future collector streets." (Chapter VI, Figure
VI-5)
Figure VI-5 on page 57 of the Comprehensive Plan designates a bikeway on all collector roads
and arterials. Therefore, the Applicant should be required to provide a bikeway along South
Glen Canyon Avenue.
d. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUMMARY
The Applicant has submitted a preliminary plat which Staff believes is generally compatible
with the goals and policies of the existing Comprehensive Plan. Staff believes that the portion of
the plat which falls within the area designated as "Mixed Use - Regional" generally conforms to the
Comprehensive Plan stated purpose and intent for this designation The Applicant proposes to set
aside approximately 14.98 acres for an elementary school site, 13.01 acres for high-density
residential uses, and the remaining property, 62.87 acres for single family detached and attached
residences.
This is the first application to be submitted and reviewed under the draft Ten Mile Interchange
Specific Area Plan. Staff believes that the first application in the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area
Plan should closely conform to the development plan for the Area, thus setting the tone for
development around the interchange. NOTE: South Ridge Subdivision, located south of the
Interstate, was recently approved by the City Council. The Applicant for South Ridge was also held
to the proposed Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan standards.
Staff proposed, under the previous annexation, zoning, and preliminary plat applications for Baraya,
that the Applicant wait on the adoption of the Ten Mile Plan and then design a development that was
consistent with the Ten Mile Plan. The Applicant elected to redesign the project and submit
new/revised applications. Staff believes that the subject preliminary plat is now consistent with
the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan and the existing land use designations shown on
the Future Land Use Map.
Staff recommends that the Commission and Council rely on any verbal or written testimony that may be
provided at the public hearing when determining if the Applicant's zoning and development request is
appropriate for this property.
9. ZONING ORDINANCE
a. Zoning Schedule of Use Control: UDC Table 11-2A-2 lists Single Family Residential (attached and
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detached) as permitted uses in the R-8 and R-15 zoning districts. UDC Table 1l-2A-2 lists
multifamily developments as conditionally permitted uses in the R-40 zoning district.
b. Purpose Statement of Zone: The purpose of the residential districts is to provide for a range of
housing opportunities consistent with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan. Connection to the City of
Meridian water and sewer systems is a requirement for all residential districts. Residential districts
are distinguished by the allowable density of dwelling units per acre and corresponding housing
types that can be accommodated within the density range.
10. ANALYSIS
a. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation
ANNEXATION & ZONING ANALYSIS:
The annexation legal description submitted with the application (stamped on January 17,2007, by D.
Terry Peugh, PLS) shows the property as contiguous to the existing corporate boundary of the City
of Meridian.
The Applicant is proposing to zone the subject property R-8 (Medium Density Residential), R-15
(Medium High-Density Residential), and R-40 (High Density Residential). The 2002 Future Land
Use Map designates this property as "Medium Density Residential" and "Mixed Use - Regional."
Staff finds that the requested zoning of R-8, R-15, and R-40 to be generally consistent with said
Comprehensive Plan designations.
The draft Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan designates this property as "Medium Density
Residential," "Medium High-Density Residential," and "High Density Residential." Per the proposed
Ten Mile Plan, Medium Density Residential areas should achieve an overall average target density of
6 dwelling units per gross acre. Generally, densities should range from 3 - 8 units per acre.
Additionally, Medium High Density Residential areas should achieve an overall average density
target of 12 dwelling units per gross acre. In general, densities should range from 8 - 15 units per
acre. Staff finds that the requested zoning ofR-8, R-15, and R-40 and net densities for the proposed
subdivision of 5.72, 7.90, and 20 dwelling units per acre, respectively, to be consistent with the Ten
Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan.
A Development Agreement (DA) will be required as part of annexation of this property. Prior to
annexation approval, 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. The Applicant shall contact the
City Attorney, Bill Nary, at 888.4433 to initiate this process. The DA shall include, at minimum,
the following:
. All future uses shall not involve uses, activities, 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.
. All future development of the subject property shall be constructed in accordance with City
of Meridian ordinances in effect at the time of development.
. The Applicant will be responsible for all costs associated with the sewer and water service
extension.
. Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be
removed from their domestic service, per City Ordinance Section 5-7-517, when services are
available from the City of Meridian. Wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such as
landscape irrigation.
. Each final plat shall substantially comply with the approved preliminary plat such that a
minimum of 315 single family dwellings are constructed on the R-8 and R-15 portions of
the site. No more than fifty (50) dwellings may be constructed until a secondary access is
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provided to the subject development.
. The Applicant shall provide a multi-family development within the R-40 zoning district
which meets or exceeds a residential density of 16 d.u.'s/acre.
. Development of the multi-family portion shall be subiect to the Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) process. If the Ten Mile Specific Area desil!:n euidelines are in force at the time
of development. then development of the multi-family portion shall be consistent with
said 2uidelines. Otherwise. the owner / developer shall provide city-approved desi2n
2uidelines for said multi-family portion at the time of procurement of a CUP.
. All exhibits provided at the public hearing shall be considered part of the Development
Agreement. The Applicant shall comply with eleyations and design standards outlined in
this staff report until such time that the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan design
guidelines and/or standards are adopted by Council. Once adopted by Council, all
construction within Baraya shall be consistent with the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area
Plan design standards and/or guidelines.
. Prior to issuance of any building permit, the subject property shall be subdivided in
accordance with the City of Meridian Unified Development Code.
. The five-foot sidewalks and 25~foot landscape buffers, constructed in accordance with City
Code, shall be installed along Black Cat and Franklin Roads prior to occupancy of any
dwelling unit.
Based on the policies and goals contained in the Comprehensive Plan and the general
compliance of the proposed development with the Unified Development Code, Staff believes
that this is a good location for the proposed single-family development. Please see
Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section 8 and Exhibit D for more details and analysis
of the required facts and findings for annexation.
PRELIMINARY PLAT ANALYSIS:
Based on the policies and goals contained in the Comprehensive Plan and the general compliance of
the proposed development with the draft Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan and the Unified
Development Code, Staff believes that this is a good location for the proposed single-family
residential products. Please see Exhibit D for detailed analysis of facts and findings for a preliminary
plat.
Access: Access to this site will be provided from both Franklin Road and Black Cat Road. Except for
the proposed and approved public streets that interest Franklin Road and Black Cat Road, direct lot
access to Black Cat Road and Franklin Road should be prohibited. The Applicant should place a note
indicating the access restrictions on the [mal plat.
S. Glen Canyon Avenue: The existing and proposed Comprehensive Plan Map for the area calls for
a collector at approximately the 'l2-mile mark between Black Cat Road and Ten Mile Road on
Franklin Road. The Applicant is proposing to construct S. Glen Canyon Avenue as a north-south
residential collector street. This public, residential collector is located closer to the ~ mile than the 'l2
mile. However, Staff believes that it will still function as envisioned within the Comprehensive Plan
by providing for more efficient traffic movement from neighborhoods to the arterial system. The
proposed collector also complies with the transportation plan as developed during the Ten Mile
Charette.
The Applicant proposes constructing a split street section with landscaping islands within 84 feet of
right-of-way which will run the full length of S. Glen Canyon Avenue. Staff is supportive of the
design and location of Glen Canyon Avenue.
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Figure VIR5 on page 57 of the Comprehensive Plan designates a bikeway on all collector roads
and arterials. Therefore, the Applicant should be required to provide a bikeway along South
Glen Canyon Avenue.
Unimproved Right-of-Way: UDC 1l~3B-7C-5 requires a lO~foot wide gravel shoulder abutting
right-of-way where the unimproved portion of the right-of-way is greater than 13 feet (measured
from the edge of pavement to the edge of sidewalk or property line), and road widening is not in the
ACHD Five Year Work Program. The remainder of the unimproved right-of-way should be
landscaped with lawn or other vegetatiye groundcover.
Franklin and Black Cat Roads abutting this site meet the warrants for the 10-foot wide gravel
shoulder requirement listed above. Therefore, the Applicant should construct a 10-foot wide gravel
shoulder on Black Cat and Franklin Roads, with the remaining portion of the right-of-way being
landscaped with lawn or other vegetative groundcover.
Design Guidelines: At the public hearing for Baraya Subdivision on January 4, 2007, Staff
encouraged the Applicant to provide residential product types which meet design standards
applicable to the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan, and also provide Staff with sample
elevations. On January 11,2007, Planning Staff supplied the Applicant with a summarized listing of
said standards. The Applicant has stated the renderings of housing products will be available to Staff
and the Commission at the time of the hearing. The standards are as follows:
. Provide a variety of housing types.
. Provide variety in design and avoid monotony. Modulate fa9ades on multi-unit buildings.
Incorporate prominent fascia and overhangs. Vary structure types and elevations.
. Construct products with quality exteriors to include natural appearing materials and
architectural detailing inc1udinl!. but not limited to. stucco. stone. and brick.
. Use architectural elements to define entries. Windows should be designed to create shadows
and give depth (recessed or protruding). Use trim, sills, and easings.
. Incorporate usable front porches where they can be integrated with design.
. De-emphasize garages. Provide alley- or side-load products. Design parking to be in the rear
with products fronting landscaping areas and streets.
. Provide for pedestrian connectivity.
. Develop guidelines for the future owners of the multi-family property.
Because the Applicant has not provided Staff with sample elevations as of print deadline of this
report, Planning Staff recommends that the Commission and Council rely on the public
testimony and exhibits that may be provided at the public hearing when determining if the
Applicant's proposal meets the aforementioned design standards.
All exhibits provided at the public hearing will be considered part of the Development Agreement, if
approved. The Applicant shall comply with these elevations and aforementioned design standards
until such time that the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan design guidelines and/or standards
are adopted by Council. Once adopted by Council, all construction within Baraya shall be consistent
with the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan design standards and/or guidelines.
Common Driveways: Two common driveways, one currently proposed by the Applicant and one
required by Staff in this report, will be constructed within this development. Because they do not
have enough frontage for individual driveways, Lots 62 & 63, Block 6 and Lots 64 & 65, Block 6,
should take access from common driveways. Currently, Lot 64, Block 6, does not meet the minimum
street frontage requirement of 15 feet for a shared driveway and must be adjusted accordingly.
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UDC 11-6C-3D7 requires setbacks, building envelopes, and orientation of the lots and structures to
be shown on the plat; building setbacks should be measured from the edge of the common driveway
easement or property lines, whichever is more restrictive.
Further, UDC 1l~3C-6 requires every single-family dwelling to have a two-car garage and a 20' x
20' parking pad on the lot. The asphalt/concrete for the common driveway should not count towards
the required parking pad area. Comply with all common driveway provisions listed in UDC 11-6C-
3D.
Sidewalks: The Applicant is proposing to construct 4-foot wide detached sidewalks with 8-foot
wide parkways along W. Sunrise Point Street. S. Glen Canyon Avenue, a collector roadway, will be
required to provide 5-foot wide sidewalks. All other sidewalks within the development should also
be, at minimum, 5 feet in width.
Fencing: The Applicant proposes to construct 6-foot tall vinyl fencing around the perimeter of the
development. The Applicant also proposes constructing wrought iron fencing along the
micropathways and internal open spaces. The Applicant further proposes constructing chain-link
and/or wrought iron fencing along the Purdam Drain. Staff is supportive of the proposed fencing for
this development (see comments from the Police Department below).
UDC 11-3A-7 A 7 requires the developer to construct fencing adjacent to micropathways to
distinguish common from private areas. All fencing adjacent to micropathways and internal common
lots should be restricted to either 4-foot tall solid fencing or 6-foot tall open-vision fencing.
Open-vision fencing should be installed along the Purdam Drain, as proposed. A detailed fencing
plan should be submitted upon application of the fmal plat. If permanent fencing is not provided
prior to issuance of building permits, temporary construction fencing to contain debris must be
installed around the perimeter.
Perimeter, common open space, and micropathway / multi-use pathway fencing shall be designed
according to UDC 11-3A-7.
The Meridian Police Department requests that solely open vision fencing be provided on both
sides of the proposed pathway at the south property line.
Multi-Use Pathway: The Applicant is proposing to construct the multi-use pathway as depicted on
the Future Land Use Map along the south and west sides of the Purdam Drain. The Applicant
proposes to construct the pathway IO-feet wide. Staff is supportive of the proposal to construct the
multi-use pathway. However, as shown on the landscape plan, the pathway does not connect (stub)
to the property to the west. Staff recommends that the multi-use pathway be constructed from
the southern property line aU the way to the western property line, including a pedestrian
crossing on S. Fritts Way.
UDC 11-3B-12 requires 5-foot wide landscape buffers along pathways. The submitted landscape
plan depicts only a couple of feet of sod on both sides of the pathway with no trees proposed. The
Applicant should be required to construct a 5-foot wide landscape buffer (including trees) along the
south and west side ofthe multi-use pathway.
Micropathways: The Applicant is proposing to construct several micropathways within the
development. Staff is supportive of the pedestrian connections between the different subdivision
blocks and to/from the sidewalks and multi-use pathway. All micropaths shall be constructed at least
5 feet wide, with trees and 5 feet of landscaping on each side of the path (UDC ll-3B-12).
Open Space / Amenities: UDC 11-3G-3A-l requires at least 5% of the total land area ofa single-
family development to be set aside for common open space. Further, UDC 11.3G-3A-2 requires one
additional site amenity for each additional twenty acres ofland area. The Applicant states that 13.01
acres (16%) is being set aside for useable open space.
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Further, the Applicant is providing several other amenities including pathways, two community
parks, a pool with a changing area, and a couple of tot lots. Staff is supportive of the proposed
amenities.
All areas approved as open space shall be free of wet ponds or other such nuisances. All stormwater
detention facilities incorporated into the approved open space are subj ect to UDC 11 ~3A-18 and shall
be fully vegetated with grass and trees. Sand, gravel or other non-vegetated surface materials shall
not be used in open space lots, except as permitted under UDC 11-3B.
Staff has concerns about the pedestrian access to the park on Lot 1, Block 12. Specifically,
pedestrians trying to get to the park from the north will have to cross Snow Canyon Drive. To
facilitate pedestrian movement to/from the park area, the Applicant should construct
crosswalks and signage, as allowed by ACHD, at the intersections of West Snow Canyon Drive
and South Sunset Point Way and South Sunset Point Court.
Landscaping: Staff is generally supportive of the proposed landscape plan prepared by Jensen Belts
Associates, dated 1/22/2007. The plan shall demonstrate compliance with the following standards:
A 25-foot wide landscaping buffer should be constructed along the entire length of Black Cat Road
and Franklin Road, exclusiye of ACHD right.of-way. Said buffer should be constructed in
accordance with UDC 11-3B-7. All street buffers shall be contained within common lots
Landscaping within parkways should comply with UDC 11-3B~ 7C. To qualify as open space,
parkways shall be a minimum of eight feet (8') in width, measured from back-of-curb to edge-of-
sidewalk and shall contain trees (UDC 11-3G-3B-5).
Landscaping adjacent to the micropathway must comply with UDC standards. Per UDC 11-3A-8, all
micropaths shall be a minimum of 5 feet wide with 5 feet of landscaping on either side of said path.
All common areas approved as open space shall be vegetated and usable by residents. Maintenance
of all common areas shall be the responsibility of the Baraya Homeowners Association.
Tree Mitigation: Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed from the property shall be replaced by
installing additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that were removed.
Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for those trees that are
removed. The Applicant should coordinate a tree protection/mitigation plan with Elroy Huff at the
Meridian Parks Department.
Ditches, Laterals, and Canals: The Marvin Lateral and the Purdam Drain, along with other smaller
facilities, traverse this site. Historically, the City has not required that the Purdam Drain be piped (as
it is a natural waterway). Per MCC 12-4-13, all irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of
natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being
subdivided should be tiled. Staff recommends that, exclusive of the Purdam Drain, all irrigation
ditches, laterals and canals that intersect, cross, or lie adjacent to this site be tiled (UDC 11-3A-6A).
Pressure Irrigation: The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied
by a year-round source of water. The Applicant should be required to utilize any existing surface or
well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single-point
connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized, the
developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature
on the final plat by the City Engineer. An underground, pressurized irrigation system should be
installed to all landscape areas per the approved specifications and in accordance with UDC 11-3A-
15 and MCC 9.1-28.
Existing ResidenceslBuildings: The site currently contains multiple buildings. Because the existing
structures span across proposed lot lines, all buildings shall be removed or relocated, prior to
signature of the fmal plat by the City Engineer.
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Public Works: The Applicant shall comply with The Department of Environmental Qualities, Best
Management Practice of a minimum 20 feet of separation between an infiltration trench 1 seepage
bed and a building foundation. Specifically, the location of the seepage beds near the alley loaded
products will render the standard 10-foot street side setback to the living area to be 20 feet.
b. Staff Recommendation: Based on the above analysis, Staff finds that applications AZ-06-06l and PP-
06-062 generally conform to the Comprehensive Plan policies, the proposed Ten Mile Interchange Specific
Area Plan, and UDC standards. Staff recommends approval of said AZ and PP applications subject to
the conditions listed in Exhibit B, if the Commission believes the building elevations provided by the
Applicant at the public hearing meet the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan design
requirements, as outlined in Section 10 of this Staff Report. The Meridian Plannine and Zonin2
Commission heard these items on January 4.2007. and March 1. 2007. At the March 1st hearine. the
Commission moved to recommend approval to the City Council. The Meridian City Council heard this
item on ADril3. 2007. At the ADril 3rd nublic hearinl! thev moved to continue the subiect annlications
to June 19.2007.
11. EXHffiITS
A. Drawings
1. Vicinity Map
2 Preliminary Plat (Dated January 12, 2007)
3. Landscape Plan (Dated January 22,2007)
4. Lot Mixture
5. Draft Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan
6. Draft Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan with Baraya Overlay
2-.P.roDosed Buildinl! Elevations
B. Agency and Departments Conditions/Comments
1. Planning Department
2. Public Works Department
3. Fire Department
4. Police Department
5. Parks Department
6. Sanitary Services Company
7. Ada County Highway District (DR \FT)
8. Central District Health Department
9. Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District
C. Legal Descriptions
D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
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Exhibit A
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
Entryway not visible; recessed.
Marginally supported by Staff.
Garage-dominated.
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Staff does not support this.
Exhibit A
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
Garageoodominated.
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
I Not supported by Staff.
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Exhibit A
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19, 2007
Staff does not support this product.
Garage-dominated product -
very little modulation in building setbacks.
Staff supports this product.
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Exhibit A
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19, 2007
B. Agency and Departments Comments 1 Conditions of Approval
1. Planning Department
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Exhibit B
ANNEXATION COMMENTS
The annexation legal description submitted with the application (dated January 17, 2007, and
prepared by D. Terry Peugh, PLS) shows the property as contiguous to the existing corporate
boundary of the City of Meridian.
Any future subdivision, uses, and construction on this property shall comply with the City of
Meridian ordinances in effect at the time of permit submittal.
All future uses shall not involve uses, activities, 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.
All future development of the subject property shall be constructed in accordance with City of
Meridian ordinances in effect at the time of development.
The Applicant will be responsible for all costs associated with the sewer and water service
extension.
Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be removed
from their domestic service, per City Ordinance Section 5-7-517, when services are available
from the City of Meridian. Wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape
irrigation.
Each final plat shall substantially comply with the approved preliminary plat such that a
minimum of 315 single family dwellings are constructed on the R-8 and R-15 portions of the site.
No more than fifty (50) dwellings may be constructed until a secondary access is provided to the
subject development.
The Applicant shall provide a multi.family development within the R-40 zoning district which
meets or exceeds a residential density of 16 d.u. 's/acre.
Develol'ment of the multi-family portion shall be subiect to the Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
process. If the Ten Mile Specific Area desiwl!Uidelines are in force at the time of development.
then develoDment of the multi-family portion shall be consistent with said guidelines. Otherwise.
the owner 1 developer shall provide desil!D l!Uidelines for said multi-familv portion at the time of
procurement ofa CUP.
All exhibits provided at the public hearing shall be considered part of the Development
Agreement. The Applicant shall comply with the approved elevations and design standards, as
outlined in the staffreport and DA, until such time that the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area
Plan design guidelines and/or standards are adopted by Council. Once adopted by Council, all
construction within Baraya shall be consistent with the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan
design standards and/or guidelines.
Prior to issuance of any building permit, the subject property shall be subdivided in accordance
with the City of Meridian Unified Development Code.
The five-foot sidewalks and 25-foot landscape buffers, constructed in accordance with City Code,
shall be installed along Black Cat and Franklin Roads prior to occupancy of any dwelling unit.
SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS-PRELIMINARY PLAT
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Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19, 2007
The preliminary plat labeled Sheets PP-l, PP-2, and PP-3, prepared by Bailey Engineering, and
dated January 12, 2007, is approved, with the conditions listed herein. The development
agreement for this property shall also be considered conditions of the Preliminary Plat (PP-06-
062).
Dedicate and construct all public internal roadways to meet ACHD's road design standards.
Direct lot access to Black Cat Road and Franklin Road shall be prohibited; place a note on the
final plat.
All internal roads and cul-de-sacs shall meet the Meridian Fire Department's requirement of 28'
inside / 48'outside turning radius and be constructed in accordance with ACHD's requirements.
No parking signs shall be installed around the cul-de-sacs. Modify all applicable roads / cul-de-
sacs to reflect this requirement, if necessary.
Provide one stub street to Assessor's Parcel Number Sl215110055 to the east, two stub streets to
Assessor's Parcel Number S1215131760 to the south, one stub street to Assessor's Parcel
Number S1215427800 to the south, and one stub street to Assessor's Parcel S1215223100 to the
west, as depicted on the preliminary plat.
Construct 10-foot wide gravel shoulders on Black Cat and Franklin Roads, with the remaining
portion of the right-of-way being landscaped with lawn or other vegetative groundcover.
The Applicant shall construct crosswalks and signage, as allowed by ACHD, at the
intersections of West Snow Canyon Driye and South Sunset Point Way and at the West Snow
Canyon Drive and South Sunset Point Court.
Lots 62 & 63, Block 6; and Lots 64 & 65, Block 6, shall take access from conunon driveways.
UDC 11-6C-3D7 requires setbacks, building envelopes, and orientation of the lots and
structures to be shown on the plat; building setbacks should be measured from the edge of the
common driveway easement or property lines, whichever is more restrictive.
Street frontage for Lot 64, Block 6, does not currently meet the minimum requirement of 15 feet
for a shared driveway; revise the plat accordingly.
Provide a bike lane on S. Glen Canyon Avenue.
The multi-use pathway along the Purdam Drain shall be constructed from the southern property
line all the way to the western property line, including a pedestrian crossing on S. Fritts Way.
South Fritts Way shall be renamed to either South Fritts Avenue or South Fritts Road.
Provide 13.01 acres (16% of the site) for useable landscaped open space, as proposed.
The landscape plan prepared by Jensen Belts Associates, dated January 22, 2007, is approved
with the following modifications / notes:
· A 25-foot wide landscaping buffer should be constructed along the entire length of Black Cat
Road and Franklin Road, exclusive of ACHD right-of-way. Said buffer should be constructed
in accordance with UDC 11-3B-7. All street buffers shall be contained within common lots.
· Per UDC 11-3G-3B5 all parkways that are used as common open space shall be a minimum
of eight feet wide from street curb to edge of sidewalk AND contain one Class II tree for
every 35 linear feet of parkway.
· Parkway areas without trees shall not count towards the open space requirement.
· Per UDC 11-3G-3El, at least one deciduous shade tree per every 8,000 square feet of
common open space should be planted, and common areas should be improved with lawn,
either seed or sod.
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Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
· The UDC requires, at mlmmum, 5-foot wide landscaping strips on both sides of all
micropathways and on one side of multi-use pathways. Additionally, trees should be planted
along all paths at a rate of 1 tree per ever 35 linear feet.
· The Applicant shall provide open vision fencing only along [both sides of] the proposed
pathway at the south property line.
· Excepting the aforementioned requirement, all fencing constructed on site shall be in
accordance with that depicted on the landscape plan.
· Per UDC 11-3A-7A-7b, all fencing adjacent to micropathways and common areas shall be
either four feet (4') in height, if closed vision, or six feet (6') tall if open vision fencing is
used. Modify the applicable areas within the landscape plan to reflect this requirement.
· All stormwater detention facilities incorporated into the approved open space are subject to
UDC 11-3A-18 and shall be fully vegetated with grass and trees.
· Per UDC 11-3B-IO, the Applicant should work with the City Arborist, Elroy Huff, on
designing, adopting, and implementing a protection and mitigation plan for the existing trees
on site.
· The Meridian Planning Department requires a written certificate of completion to be prepared
by the landscape architect, designer, or qualified nurseryman responsible for the landscape
plan. All standards of installation should apply as listed in UDC 11- 3B-14.
Where the Applicant has submitted a preliminary landscape plan, and where Staff has reviewed
such plan, the landscaping shall be consistent with the preliminary plan with modifications as
proposed by staff. The proceeding modifications and notes should be shown on a revised
landscape plan submitted with the final plat application(s).
All buildings shall be remoyed or relocated prior to signature of the final plat by the City
Engineer.
Maintenance of all common areas shall be the responsibility of the Baraya Subdivision
Homeowners Association.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-PRELIMINARY PLAT
Sidewalks/walkways shall be installed within the subdivision and on Black Cat and Franklin
Roads pursuant to UDC 11-3A-17.
All lot lines common to a public right-of-way shall reserve a 10' utility easement.
The Applicant shall comply with the outdoor lighting standards shown in UDC 11-3A-l1.
The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water. The applicant should be required to utilize any existing surface or well water for
the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single-point connection to the
culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized, the developer will
be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature on the
final plat by the City Engineer. An underground, pressurized irrigation system should be installed
to all landscape areas per the approved specifications and in accordance with UDC 11-3A-15 and
MCC 9-1-28.
A detailed landscape plan, in compliance with the landscape and subdivision ordinance, and as
noted in this report, shall be submitted for the subdivision with the final plat application. Where
the Applicant has submitted a preliminary landscape plan and where Staff has reviewed such
plan, the landscaping shall be consistent with the preliminary plan with modifications as proposed
by Staff.
The Applicant shall submit a fencing plan with the [mal plat application for the subdivision. If
permanent fencing is not provided, temporary construction fencing to contain debris must be
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE ]9,2007
installed around the perimeter prior to issuance of a building permit. All fences shall taper down
to 3 feet maximum within 20 feet of all right-of-way. All fencing should be installed in
accordance with UDC ll-3A-7.
1.3.7 Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed from the property shall be replaced by installing
additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that were removed.
Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for those trees that have to
be mitigated.
1.3.8 Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved annexation /
preliminary plat does not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for compliance.
1.3.9 Preliminary plat approval shall be subject to the expiration provisions set forth in UDC 11-6B~ 7.
2. Public Works Department
2.1 Sanitary sewer service to this development is being proposed via extension of mains in Franklin
Road, and lateral mains off of the Black Cat Trunk which is being currently installed on this site.
The Applicant shall install mains to and through this development; Applicant shall coordinate
main size and routing with the Public Works Department, and execute standard forms of
easements for any mains that are required to provide service. Minimum cover over sewer mains is
three feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub-grade is less than three feet than alternate materials
shall be used in conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments Standard
Specifications.
2.2 No manholes or water valves shall be allowed within the proposed landscape islands. If mains are
routed under them they shall be sleeved per City of Meridian Standard Specifications.
2.3 Water service to this site is being proposed via extension of mains in Franklin Road. The
Applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development, coordinate
main size and routing with Public Works.
2.4 The Applicant shall be required to install a pressure reducing vault in a location coordinated with
the Public Works Department. The location shall be generally west of the western most
connection to W. Franklin Road.
2.5 The Applicant shall be responsible to install a flushing station in a location coordinated with the
Public Works Department (it should be near the Purdam Drain). All applicable permits with the
receiving body for this facility shall be acquired by the Public Works Department.
2.6 The Applicant shall be required to extend a l2-inch water main down Glen Canyon Avenue as
part of the City of Meridian's to and through policy.
2.7 The Applicant shall be required to install 12-inch water main down S. Black Cat Road as depicted
on the preliminary plat. This is needed to ensure adequate fIre flows for this development.
2.8 Per Meridian City Code 9.4-8, the Applicant shall be responsible to install sewer main in W.
Capitol Reef Drive.
2.9 Per Meridian City Code 9-1-26, the Applicant shall install water main in W. Capitol Reef Drive,
and W. Snow Canyon Drive.
2.10 Plat note #2 states that a 4-foot wide Public Utilities, Drainage and Irrigation easement will be
dedicated along interior lot lines. This shall be changed to 5-feet.
2.11 With the fmal plat, the Applicant shall dedicate a 5-foot wide Public Utilities, Drainage and
Irrigation easement along interior lot lines not being spanned by an attached unit.
2.12 The Applicant shall comply with The Department ofEnyironmental Qualities, Best Management
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
Practice of a minimum 20 feet of separation between an infiltration trench and a building
foundation.
2.13 Any potential reimbursement agreements must comply with all requirements of City Code 9-1-13
and 9-4-19, which includes the preliminary agreement (which includes footage, size, and depth of
reimbursable pipe) being finalized prior to construction plan approval. The detailed agreement
with the reimbursable amount shall be approved by Council prior to plat signature.
2.14 The Applicant shall provide a 20-foot easement for all public water/sewer mains outside of public
right of way (include all water services and hydrants).
2.15 The Applicant has indicated Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District will own and operate the
pressure irrigation system in this proposed development. Therefore, a letter of plan approval shall
be submitted prior to scheduling of a pre-construction meeting.
2.16 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water (UDC 11-3A-6). The Applicant should be required to use any existing surface or
well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single-point
connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized,
the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to
signature on the final plat by the City Engineer.
2.17 All existing structures spanning lot lines or not meeting dimensional standards of the UDC shall
be removed prior to signature on the [mal plat by the City Engineer.
2.18 Meridian Public Works specifications do not allow any large landscaping within a five foot radius
of water meters. The Applicant shall make the necessary adjustments to achieve this separation
requirement and comply with all landscape requirements.
2.19 Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project shall be removed from
domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. Wells may be used for non-
domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.
2.20 All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or
lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per UDC 11-3A-6.
Plans shall be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association
(ditch owners), with written approval or non-approval submitted to the Public Works Department.
If lateral users association approval can't be obtained, alternate plans shall be reviewed and
approved by the Meridian City Engineer prior to final plat signature.
2.21 Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, fencing installed,
drainage lots constructed, road base approved by the Ada County Highway District and the Final
Plat for this subdivision shall be recorded, prior to applying for building permits.
2.22 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all uncompleted
fencing, landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to
signature on the final plat.
2.23 All development improvements, including but not limited to sewer, fencing, micropaths,
pressurized irrigation and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining
certificates of occupancy.
2.24 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to signature on the final plat.
2.25 It shall be the responsibility of the Applicant to ensure that all development features comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act.
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
2.26 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES Permitting that
may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency.
2.27 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting
that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
2.28 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office. Where mailboxes
are located on or near sidewalk the applicant shall comply with all American with Disabilities Act
requirements for unobstructed sidewalk access.
2.29 Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building
pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
2.30 The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of
3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom
elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least I-foot above.
2.31 One hundred watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights shall be required at locations designated by
the Public Works Department. Height for 100 watt fixtures is 25 feet, height for 250 watt fixtures
is 30-feet. All streetlights shall be installed at subdivider's expense. Typical locations are at street
intersections and/or fire hydrants. Final design locations and quantity are determined after power
designs are completed by Idaho Power Company. The street light contractor shall obtain design
and permit from the Public Works Department prior to commencing installations.
3. Fire Department
3.1 SITE SPECIFIC COMMENTS
3.1.1 The pathway proposed along the south property boundary shall accommodate the Fire
Department's load bearing requirements.
3.1.2 This project will require a 20' wide swing or rolling emergency access gate at the entrance to
the ditch access road. Said access gate shall be located a distance of 30 feet from Franklin
Road. The gate shall be equipped with a Knoxbox Padlock which shaU be ordered thru the
Meridian Fire Department.
3.1.3 No parking shall be allowed on either side ofS. Glen Canyon Avenue.
3.1.4 No parking shall be allowed around or near the proposed roundabout.
3.1.5 No parking shall be allowed on either side of S. Fritts Way from Franklin Road to W. Sunrise
Point Street.
3.1.6 No parking shall be allowed along the alleys. All parking shall be restricted to garages or on
the required parking pads. Sign and stripe accordingly to indicate the alleys are considered fire
lanes.
3.2 GENERAL COMMENTS
3.2.1 One and two family dwellings not exceeding 3,600 square feet will require a fITe-flow of 1,000
gallons per minute available for duration of 2 hours to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall
be placed an average of 500 feet apart. International Fire Code Appendix C.
3.2.2 Acceptance of the water supply for fITe protection will be by the Meridian Fire Department and water
quality by the Meridian Water Department for bacteria testing.
3.2.3 Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 'll" outlet face the main street or parking lot aisle.
b. The Fire hydrant shall not face a street which does not have addresses on it.
c. Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works specifications.
Exhibit B
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
3.2.7
3.2.8
3.2.9
3.2.10
3.2.11
3.2.12
3.2.13
3.2.14
3.2.15
3.2.16
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
d. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on comers when spacing permits.
e. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'.
f. Fire hydrants shall be place 18" above ftnish grade.
g. Fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of the IFC Section 509.5.
h. Show all proposed or existing hydrants for all new construction or additions to existing
buildings within 1,000 feet ofthe project.
Any roadway greater than 150 feet in length that is not provided with an outlet shall be required to
have an approved turnaround. Phasing of the project may required a temporary approved turnaround
on streets greater than 150' in length with no outlet.
All entrance, internal roads, and alleys shall have a turning radius of 28 feet inside and 48 feet
outside.
All common driveways shall be straight or have a turning radius of 28 feet inside and 48 feet
outside, shall have a clear driving surface which is 20 feet wide, and be capable of supporting an
imposed load of75,000 GVW.
For all Fire Lanes provide signage "No Parking Fire Lane."
Operational ftre hydrants, temporary or permanent street signs and access roads with an all weather
surface are required before combustible construction is brought on site.
To increase emergency access to the site a minimum of two points of access will be required for any
portion of the project, which serves more than 50 homes. The two entrances should be separated by
no less than 12 the diagonal measurement of the full development.
Building setbacks shall be per the International Building Code for one and two story construction.
The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards cross section requirements and
shall have a clear driving surface. Streets with less than a 29' street width shall have no
parking. Streets with less than 33' shall have parking only on one side. These measurements
shall be based on the back of curb dimension. The roadway shall be able to accommodate an
imposed load of 75,000 GVW.
The attached residential units within the proposed development will require a fire-flow
consistent with the International Fire Code to service said units. Fire hydrants shall be
placed per Appendix D.
The proposed 334 building lots within the R-15 zoning designation, with an estimated 2.9 residents
per household, would have a total estimated population of 969 residents at build out. The number of
residents at build out is unknown at this time for the two proposed multifamily lots.
The Meridian Fire Department requests that any future signalization installed as the result of the
development of this project be equipped with Opticom Sensors to ensure a safe and efficient
response by fire and emergency medical service vehicles. This cost of this installation is to be
borne by the developer.
All portions of the buildings located on this project must be within 150' of a paved surface as
measured around the perimeter of the building.
A portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is
more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site ftre hydrants and mains shall be
provided where required by the code official. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 the distance
requirement shall be 600 feet (183).
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19, 2007
a. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183
m).
b. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3 .1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet
(183 m).
3.2.17 The entrance to the alleys from the public streets shall provide a minimum twenty-eight foot (28')
inside and forty-eight foot (48') outside turning radius. No parking shall be allowed on either side of
the street within fifty feet (50') of the alley entrance as measured from the centerline of the alley.
The minimum rear setback for alley accessed properties shall be 20 feet to the garage if the alley
width is 16 feet or 18 feet to the garage if the alley width is 20 feet.
4. Police Department
4.1 The proposed development / plat does not offer natural surveillance opportunities of the public
areas, including the tot lot. Prior to the next public hearing, the Applicant shall meet with the
Police Chief and/or Planning Staff to discuss features that increase visibility, including but not
limited to: doors and windows that look out on the public areas, front porches, and adequate
nighttime lighting. If necessary, the site plan and/or landscaping plan shall be revised in accord
with said discussion.
4.2 The proposed plat and/or site design encourages high-speed, cut-through traffic, especially
along Snow Canyon Drive, S. Iceberg Lake Way, and S. Sunset Point Way. The Applicant
shall provide 4-way stops at the intersections of W. Snow Canyon Drive and S. Iceberg Lake
Way, W. Snow Canyon Drive and S. Echo Canyon Avenue, and W. Snow Canyon Drive and S.
Riggs Spring Avenue. The Applicant shall work with the Ada County Highway District to
provide traffic calming design to decrease travel speeds on the internal.
4.3 Any interior fencing shall allow visibility from the street or shall not exceed four feet in height if
solid fencing is used.
4.4 The Applicant shall supply only open vision fencing along both sides of the pathway at the
south property line.
4.5 Provide adequate lighting adjacent to pathways, within parks, and within parking lots.
5. Parks Department
5.1 Pathway and Trail standards: The proposed pathways and/or trails shall be constructed in
accordance with the Meridian Park Department's requirements.
5.2 Standard for City to assume Maintenance of a section of Pathway: The pathway must COIUlect
from one major arterial to another, and either an easement or ownership deed must be granted
before the city will assume the maintenance of any section of pathway.
5.3 The 10-foot wide regional pathway shall be constructed to intersect with Franklin Road.
5.4 The parkways shall comply with the City of Meridian's Unified Development Code.
6. Sanitary Services Company
6.1 SSC will not provide trash pick-up services for properties utilizing common driveways. The
developer shall install a concrete pad at the end of the common drive no more than five (5) feet
behind the sidewalk. The pad shall be of sufficient area to accommodate the receptacles of the
residences that take access from the common driveway.
6.2 Trash collection for all residences need to be from a local street, not from a collector or arterial.
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE] 9,2007
6.3 Provide a minimum 28' inside and 48' outside radius for all alleys, where they intersect a public
street.
6.4 The Applicant shall provide a 35-foot concrete apron at all entrances to alleys.
7. Ada County Highway District (DR.:\FT)
7.1 SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
7.1.1 Construct a 5-foot detached sidewalk a minimum of 41 feet from the centerline of Franklin Road
abutting: the site. Provide an easement for any sel!ment of the sidewalk located outside of the
right-of-way.
Construct separate left-turn bays. ril!ht-tum lanes. and ril!ht-turn tapers for both site apProaches
on Franklin Road.
Dedicate a total of 48 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Black Cat Road abuttinl! the site.
Construct a 5-foot detached sidewalk a minimum of 41 feet from the centerline of Black Cat
Road. Provide an easement for sel!ment of the sidewalk located outside of the ril!ht-of-way.
Construct a seoarate left~tum bay and right-turn taper on Black Cat Road at the site approach.
Construct S. Glen Canyon Avenue as a 46-foot street section with vertical curb. !!Utter, and 5-foot
detached (or 7-foot attached) concrete sidewalk within 70 feet ofril!ht-of-way.
Remove the Droposed center landscaDe island on S. Glen Canyon Avenue near its intersection
with Franklin Road.
Provide the District with a road trust for one-half the cost of the simal at the intersection of
Franklin Road and S. Glen Canyon Avenue.
Remove the proposed center landscape island on S. Glen Canvon Avenue near its intersection
with Franklin Road.
Provide a 21-foot street section on both sides of the center landscape islands on S. Glen Canvon
Avenue.
Construct the first 200 feet of S. Fritts Way with a 21-foot street section on both sides of the
center landscape island. Construct the rest of S. Fritts Way as a 36-foot street section with curb.
!!Utter. and 5-foot attached concrete sidewalk. as proposed.
Construct Sunrise Point Court as a 36-foot street section with curb. !!Utter. and 5-foot concrete
sidewalk within 50 feet of ril!ht-of-way.
Construct W. Snow Canvon Drive as a 46-foot street section with vertical curb. !!Utter, and 5-foot
detached (or 7-foot attached) concrete sidewalk within 70 feet of right-of-way.
Construct W. Capital Reef Drive as a residential collector roadway as a 36~foot street section with
curb. !!Utter. and 5.foot wide concrete sidewalks within 50 feet of ril!ht-of-way. Parkinl! will be
restricted on this roadway. Coordinate the location of "NO PARKING" sil!Dal!e with District
Traffic Services Staff.
Construct all internal local roadwavs as 36-foot street sections with rolled curb, !!Utter. and 5-foot
attached sidewalk. as proposed.
Construct a traffic circle at the intersection of S. Glen Canyon Drive and W. Snow Canyon Drive.
as proposed. Coordinate the location and desi~ of the traffic circle with District Traffic Services
Staff.
7.1.16 Construct a traffic circle at the three-way intersection ofW. Snow Canvon Drive and S. Sunset
Point Court. Coordinate the location and desim of the traffic circleabout with District Traffic
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.1.4
7.1.5
7.1.6
7.1.7
7.1.8
7.1.9
7.1.10
7.1.11
7.1.12
7.1.13
7.1.14
7.1.15
Exhibit B
Services Staff.
7.1.17 Construct the followinl! stub streets. as proposed. Install a sil!D at the terminus of each stub streets
statinl!. "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENTED IN THE FUTURE."
· Stub street to the east. W. Snow Canyon Drive. located approximately 610 feet (measured
property line to centerline) south of the north {>ropertv line.
· Stub street to the south. S. Glen Canyon Avenue. located approximately 480 feet (measured
property line to centerline) west of the east property line.
· Stub street to the south. S. Echo Canyon Avenue. located approximately 900 feet (measured
property line to centerline) west of the east property line.
· Stub street to the south. S. Sunset Point Court. located approximately 1.420 feet (measured
property line to centerline) west of the east propertv line.
· Stub street to the southeast. W. Capitol Reef Drive. located approximately 200 feet (measured
property line to centerline) north ofthe south property line.
· Stub street to the west. W. Jal!l!ed Rock Drive. located approximately 460 feet (measured
proPerty line to centerline) south of the north property line.
· Stub street to the north. located approximately 690 feet (measured propertv line to centerline)
east of the west property line.
Provide desi~ and cost estimates to District Staff for the construction of the north stub street.
and canal crossin!!. Road trust for the construction of one-half of the canal crossin!! and curb,
gutter. and sidewalk on the south side of the crossin!!. Coordinate with Development Review
Staff in regards to the desil!D of the crossin!!.
Construct a roadway to intersect Black Cat Road. W. Capital Reed Drive, located approximately
100 feet south of the north property line.
Construct a roadway to intersect Franklin Road. S. Fritts Way. located approximately 130 feet
east of the west property line.
7.1.18
7.1.19
7.1.20
7.1.21
7.1.22
7.1.23
7.1.24
7.2
7.2.1
7.2.2
7.2.3
7.2.4
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
Construct a roadway to intersect Franklin Road. S. Glen Canyon Avenue. located approximately
220 feet west of the east property line.
Submit brid~e plans for the crossinl! of the Martin Lateral (W. Captial Reef Drive and S. Fritts
Way) and for the crossinl! of the Purdam Drain (W. Snow Canvon Drive) for review and aPDroval
prior to the pre-construction meetinl! and plat approval.
Construct three 20-foot strai!!ht public allevs. as proposed.
Other than the access specifically approved with this application. direct lot access is prohibited to
Black Cat Road and Franklin Road. and shall be noted on the final Dlat.
Complv with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
Private sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within any ACHD roadway or
right-of-way.
All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be
borne by the developer.
Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the
construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file
number) for details.
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19, 2007
7.2.5 Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing
by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file numbers) for
details.
7.2.6 Comply with the District's Tree Planter Width Interim Policy.
7.2.7 All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District Policy
Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all
applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the
State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
7.2.8 The Applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approyal, prior to issuance of building permit
(or other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
7.2.9 Construction, use, and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy.
7.2.10 Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance
with Ordinance #200, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
7.2.11 It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. The
Applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The
Applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days
prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of-way. The Applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic
Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during
any phase of construction.
7.2.12 No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing
and signed by the Applicant or the Applicant's authorized representative and an authorized
representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the Applicant to
obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District.
7.2.13 Any change by the Applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or
other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest
advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the subj ect property unless
a waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect
at the time the change in use is sought.
8. Central District Health Department
8.1 After written approval from appropriate entities are submitted, we can approve this proposal for
central sewage and central water.
8.2 The following plans must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Health &
welfare, Division of Environmental Quality: central sewage and central water.
8.3 Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
9. Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District
9.1 Applicant shall apply for a land use change application prior to final platting.
9.2 All laterals and waste ways must be protected.
9.3 The District's laterals course through this proposed project. These easements must be protected
and any encroachment without a signed License Agreement and approved plan, before any
construction is started, is unacceptable.
9.4 All municipal surface drainage must be retained on site. If any surface drainage leaves the site,
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District must review drainage plans.
9.5 The Developer must comply with Idaho Code 31-3805.
9.6 NMID recommends that irrigation water be made available to all developments within the Nampa
& Meridian Irrigation District.
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19, 2007
C. Legal Descriptions
.
IDAHO
SURVEY
GROUP
.J
1450 EastWatertower St
Suite I SO
Meridian, Idaho 83642
PhDne (208) 84~570
~ (208) 88+5399
ProjQCt No. 05-256
Baraya SubdJvillloD
AnDwdioD Description
October 6, 2005
TheNE 1/4 ofthe NW 1/4 and the NW 1/4 oftbe NE 114 ofSectlon 15. T.3N...
R.1W., B.M., Ada Courity.ldallo,and a portion oillie West 1(.2 of the NW 1I4ofS#d
Section 15, more particularly desqibed as follows: BEGINNING at the 1/4 comer
common to Section. 1 0 and the said Section 15, from which the Northeast comer of said
Sectioi115 bean South 89"15'27" East, 1640;73 feet; .
Thence South 89"15'27" East, 1320.36 feet to the East 1/16 comer coinmon tq
Section 10 and the said SeCtion 15;
Tben&e alOng the East line oftbe NW 1/4 oithe NE 1/4 SOuth 00"21'13" West.
1329.09 feet to theNE 1/16 CQmer;
Thence North 89"15'04" West, 1317.75fett to the C-N 1I16.oomcr;
ThCIWe continuing North 89015'0"" West, 1324.6.8 Wet to the NW lilt) comer;
Thence along the East line pfthe West 1/2 ofdle NW 114 South 00"47'25" West,
328.56 feet .
ThcnceNorth 75"42'49" West, 1180.~1 feet;
ThcmceNorth 00"'43'0:3" East. 2~3.81 feet (record 263.50 feet);
Thence North 89"'16'57" West, 176.25 feetto a p9inton ~e West ijne Ofsaid
Section 15;
Therice along said line NorthOQ"'43'03" Bast, 299,65 feet (uicord 300.00 feet);
Thcmce along the C::Cl11ter or an iIrigation di~chSouth75"'~9'37".East,624.8~,feet
(record 625.04 feet); .'
thericeSouth76"12.'OO" East; 734;88 feet {record7~2;82 fed} tQ apointoDtlJ.e
East line of the NW 114 of the NW 1/4 of $aid Section 15;
Pro f e 5 S ion a. La n d 5 u r v e y 0 rs
Exhibit C
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
Thence along said line North 00031 ;51" East, 1126.76 feet lethe West 1/16
comer common to Section 10 and the said Section. 15;
Thence South 89015'34" East, 1320.2c8 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containirig
95.57 acres, more or less.
Prepared By:
Idaho Survey Group.p.e.
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D. TerryP~ugh. PLS
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NOVO 8 2006
MERIDI~N P,JSl..ic.
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Exhibit C
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
IDAHO
SURVEY
GROUP
I"~O East Watertower St.
Suite 15()
Meridian,ldaho 83642
Phone (2oa) &f6..a570
Fax (208) 884-5399
Project No. 06-177
January 17, 2007
Baraya R-8 Zone
A parcel ofland located in the NE 1/4 of the NW 114, and the NW 1/4 of the NE
1/4 of Section 15. T.3N., R 1 W.. B.M., Ada County, Idaho, more particul~ly described
as follows: BEGINNING at the North, 1/4 comer of said Section 15, frolll which the
Northeast comer of said Sec.tion bears South 89015'27" East, 2640.73 feet;
Thence along the North line ofsaidNE 1/4 oftheNW 1/4 North 89015'34" West,
1190.28 feet;
Thence. departing said line South 00031 '51" West, 239.82 feet;
Thence South 5005'29" East. 51.04 feet;
Thence South 00031' 51 " West, 406.37 feet;
Thence 156.71 fQe1: along the arc of a curve to the left, having a radius of 100.00
feet, a central angle of 89047'25", and a long chord bearing South 44021'52" East,
141.16 ~t; .
Thence South 89015'34" East. 494.25 feet;
Thence 51.97 feet along the arc of a curve to the left. having a radius of 100.00
feet, a central angle of29046'33", and a long c~ord bearing North 75051'09" East, 51.39
f~t;
Thence North 60057'53" East" 68.63 feet;
Thence South 29002'07" Ea$t. 223.82 feet;
Thence North 60057'53" East, 451.21 fcc:t;
Thence 64.97 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, having a radius of 125.00
feet, a central angle of29046'4Q", and a long chord bearing North 75051 '13" East, 64.24
. .
.feet;
Thence South 89015'27" East, 289.25 feet;
Thence North 00027'13" East, 399.50 feet;
Professional Land Surveyors
Exhibit C
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
Thence 46.54 feet along the arc of a curve to the tight, having a radius of 100.00
feet, a central angle of 26039'52". and a long chord bearing North 13047'09" East, 46.12
feet;
, Thence North 00044'33" East. 258.57 feet to apoint on the North line of said
Section 15;
Thence North 89015'27" West, 383.29 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing
28.17 acres, more orless. ' .
Prepared By:
ldal10 Survey GroUP. P.C.
D. Terry Peugh. PLS
REVIE~AL
BY,', .'
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IVIERlDIANPUB1.1C
WORKS DEPT.
Exhibit C
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19, 2007
IDAHO
SURVEY
GROUP
1450 East Watertcwer St.
Suite 150
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone (208) 846-.8570
Fax (208) 884,5399
Project No. 06-177
January 16, 2007
Baraya R-15 Zone
Portians of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, theNW 1/4 .of the NE 1/4, and the West
il2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 15, T.3N., R.IW., B.M., Ada Caunty, Idaho, more
particullllly described as fallows: CaDUIlencing at the 1/4 comer comman to .~ection 10
and the said Secti.on 15, from which the Nartheast camer .of said Sectian 15 bears S.outh
89015'27"~t, 2640.73 feet; Thence Sauth 89015'27" East, 1090.49 feet t~ the REJ\L
POINT OF BEGINNING.
Thence Sauth 00044'33" West, 96.84 feet;
Thence 1 (i 1.93 feet along the arc .of a curve ta the right, having a radius .of 235.00
feet, a central angle .of 39028' 49'" and a lang chof(~ bearing Sauth 20028' 57" West,
158.74 feet; .
ThCfiGe South 40013'22" West, 262.47 feet;
Thence 163.11 feet along the arc .of a curve to the left, having a radius of235.00
feet, a central angle af39046'09", and a long chord bearing South 20020'17" West,
159.86 feet; .
Thence S.outh 00027'13" West, 729.58 feet ta a point an th.e South boundary of
said NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4;
Thence North 89015'04" West, 810.74 feet ta the C-N 1/16 corner;
Thence cantinuing Narth 89015'04" West, 1324.68 feet ta the NW 1/16 cO:n1~;
Thence along the East line of the West 1/2 aftbe NW 1/4 Sauth 00047"25" West,
328.56 feet
Thence North 75042'49" West, 1180.91 feet;
Thence North 00043'03" East, 263.81 feet (record 263.50 feet);
Thence North 89016'57" West, 176.25 feetto a point on the West line of said
Section 15;
Thence alang said line Narth 00043 '03" East, 299.65 feet (rec.ord 300.00 feet);
Professiona' Land Surveyors
Page lof3
Exhibit C
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
Thence along the center of an irrigation ditch South 75059'37" East, 624.88 feet
(record 625.04 feet);
Thcmce South 76012 '00" East 734.88 feet (filCOrd 732.82 feet) to a point on the
East line of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of said Section 15;
Thence along said line North 0003) '51" East, 1126.76 feet to the West 1/16 comer
common to Section 10 and the said Section 15;
Thence along the North line of said Section 15 South 89015'34" East, 130.00 feet;
Thence departing said line South 00031 '51" West, 239.82 feet;
Thence South 5005'29" East 51.04 feet;
Thence South Oo031'5l" West, 406.37 feet;
Thence 156.71 feet along the arc ofa curve to the left, having a radius oflOO.OO
feet, a cen1nl angle of 89047'25", and a long chord bearing South 44021'52" East,
141.16 feet; .
Thence South 89015'34" East, 494.25 feet;
Thence 51.97 feet along the arc .of a curve to the left, having a radius of 100.00
feet, a central angle of2904(i'33". and a long chord bearing North 75051 '09~' East, 5139
feet. .
. .'
Thence North 6005T53"East, 68.63 feet;
Thence South 29002'07" East, 223.82 feet;
Thence North 60057' 53" East, 451.21 feet;
Thence 64.97 feet along the. arc of a curve to the right, having a radius of 125.00
feet, a central angle of29046'40", and a long chord bearing North 75051'13" East, 64.24
feet. .
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-Thence South 89015'27":East, 289.25 feet;
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Thence North 00027'13" East, 399.50 ft::et;
Thence 46.54 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, haying a radi~s of 1 00.00
feet, a centTal angle of26039'52'~, and a iong chord bearing North 1 JD47' 09" East, 46.12
feet;
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARlNG DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
Thence North 00044'33" East. 258.57 feet to a point on the North line of said
Section 15;
Thence South 89015'34" East. 707.20 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing
54.13 acres, more orless.
Prepared By:
Idaho Swvey Group, P.e.
D. Terry Peugh, PLS
REVI~ROVAL
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MERIDIAN PUBLIC
WORKS DEPT.
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Exhibit C
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF .TUNE 19,2007
IDAHO
SURVEY
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'I,~SO EanWatertower St.
Suite 1.50
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone (208) 846-8570
Fax (208) 884-5399
Project No. 06-177
January 17, 2007
Baraya R-40 Zone
A parcel oflandlocatedintheNW 1/4 oftheNE 1/4 of Section 15, T.3N., R1W.,
B.M., Ada County, Idaho, more partiCularly dt}Scrlbed as follows: Commencing at the
North 1/4 comer of said Section IS, from whiCh the Northeast comer of said Section
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hears South89015'27"East, 2640.73 feet; Thence SQuth 89D15'27" East, 1090.49 feet to;
the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING.
Thence South ooD44'33" West, 96.84 feet;
Thence 161.93 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, having a radius of235.oo
feet, a central angle of39028'49", and a long chord bearing South 20028'57" West,
158.74 feet; .
Thence SOlltb. 40013'22" West, 262.47 feet;
Thence ~63.11 feet along the arc ofa curve to the left, having a radius of235.00
feet, a central angle of 39046'09", and a long chord bearing South 20020'17" W~
159.86 feet;
Thence South 00027' 13" West, 729.58 feet to a point on the South boundary of
said NW 1/4 oithe NE 1/4; . .
Thence South 89015'04" East, 507.01 feet to theNE 1/16 comer;
Thence North 00027'13" East. 1329.09 feet to the West 1/16 comer co~on to
Section lOud the said Section 15;
Thence North 89015 '27" West, 229.87 feet to thePo~t of Beginning. Containin~
13.26 acres, more or less.' -
Prepared By:
. Idaho Swyey Gro,
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JAN ~ 2a07
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19, 2007
D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
1. Annexation Findings
Upon recommendation from the Commission, the Council shall make a full investigation
and shall, at the public hearing, review tbe application. In order to grant an annexation
and/or rezone, the Council shaU make the fOllowing findings:
a. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive
Plan;
The Applicant is proposing to zone the subject property to R-8 (Medium Density
Residential), R-15 (Medium High-Density Residential) and R-40 (High Density Residential).
The 2002 Future Land Use Map currently designates this property as "Medium Density
Residential" and "Mixed Use - Regional." The Commission finds that the requested zoning
ofR-15 and R~40 to be generally consistent with said Comprehensive Plan designations.
The proposed Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan designates this property as "Medium
Density Residential," "Medium High-Density Residential," and "High Density Residential."
Per the proposed Plan, Medium Density Residential areas should range between 3 - 8 units
per acre. Additionally, Medium High Density Residential areas should have a range of 8 - 15
units per acre.
The Commission believes the mixed zoning designation ofR-8, R-15, and R-40 for this site is
appropriate; R-8 for detached single~family units, R-15 for attached townhouses and other
single-family units, and R-40 for multi-family development. Please see Comprehensive Plan
Policies and Goals, Section 8, ofthis Staff Report.
Therefore. the Commission finds that the requested zoning of R-8, R-15, and R-40, and
overall gross density of 5.48 dwelling units per acre for the proposed subdivision to he
generaUy consistent with both the current Comprehensive Plan and the draft Ten Mile
Interchange Specific Area Plan, which. if adopted, will amend the current Future Land
Use Map designations for this site.
b. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district,
specifically the purpose statement;
Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section 8, and Analysis - Annexation
Analysis, Section 10, of this Staff Report.
c. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety,
and welfare;
The Commission fmds that, if approved, the proposed map amendment will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. Staff recommends that the Commission
and Council rely on any oral or written testimony that may be provided when determining
this finding.
d. 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,
The Commission does not believe that the proposed zoning amendment will result in any
adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing services
to this site.
e. The annexation is in the best of interest of the City (UDC 11-5B-3.E).
Exhibit D
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
The Commission finds that all essential services are available or will be provided by the
developer to the subject property and will not require unreasonable expenditure of public
funds. The Applicant is proposing to develop the land in general compliance with the 2002
Future Land Use Map and the City's Comprehensive Plan and the draft Ten Mile Interchange
Specific Area Plan. Therefore, the Commission finds that Annexation and Zoning of this
property would be in the best interest of the City at this time.
2. Preliminary Plat Findings
In consideration of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat, or short plat,
the decision-making body shall make the following findings:
a. The plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan;
If the Applicant complies with the conditions in Exhibit B of the Staff Report, the
Commission finds that the plat will be in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section 8, and Analysis, Section 10 of the
Staff Report.
b. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to
accommodate the proposed development;
The Commission finds that public services are available to accommodate the proposed
development. (See Exhibit B of the Staff Report for more details from public service
providers.)
c. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the
City's capital improvement program;
Because the developer is installing sewer, water, and utilities for the development at their
cost, the Commission finds that the subdivision will not require the expenditure of capital
improvement funds.
d. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed
development;
Staff recommends the Commission and Council rely upon comments from the public service
providers (i.e., police, fire, ACHD, etc.) to determine this finding. (See Finding Items c and d
above under Annexation Findings, and the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit B for more
detail. )
e. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare;
and
Staff is not aware of any health, safety or environmental problems associated with the
development of this subdivision that should be brought to the Commission's and Council's
attention. ACHD considers road safety issues in their analysis. The Commission and Council
should reference any public testimony that may be presented to determine whether or not the
proposed subdivision may cause health, safety, or environmental problems of which Staff is
unaware.
f. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features.
The Purdam Drain bisects this property. The Commission finds that the Purdam Drain is a
waterway which should be preserved during development of this site. Staff is unaware of any
other natural, scenic, or historic features on this site. The Commission and Council should
reference any public testimony that may be presented to determine whether or not the
proposed development may destroy or damage a natural or scenic feature(s) of major
Exhibit 0
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JUNE 19,2007
importance of which Staff is unaware.
Therefore, if the Purdam Drain is preserved, the Commission finds that the proposed
development will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of any natural, scenic, or
historic feature(s) of major importance.
Exhibit D