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BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ) Case No. CUP-02-046
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL )
USE PERMIT FOR A BUS ) RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
FACILITY IN AN I-L ZONE ) COUNCIL
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JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2, )
Applicant
1.The property is located at 2170 W. Franklin Road, Meridian.
2.The owner of record of the subject property is Ronald VanAuker, 3084 E. Lanark,
Meridian, Idaho 83642.
3.Applicant is Joint School District No. 2, 911 Meridian Road, Meridian, Idaho 83642.
4.The subject property is currently zoned I-L (Light Industrial). The zoning district of I-L
is defined within the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance, Section 11-7-
2.
5.The Applicant requests the Conditional Use Permit for a bus facility in an I-L zone. The
I-L zoning designation within the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance
requires a Conditional Use Permit be obtained for the use requested by the Applicant.
(Meridian City Zoning and Development Ordinance, Section 11-8-1).
6.The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission recognize that the proposed application
is in compliance with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
7.The use proposed which is the subject of this will, in fact, constitute a conditional use as
determined by City policy.
RECOMMENDATION
The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council
of the City of Meridian that they approve the requested Conditional Use Permit as requested by
the Applicant for the property described in the application, subject to the following:
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A. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff (as
modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission), as follows:
SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1.The submitted landscape plan (prepared by LCA Architects and Jensen Belts)
shall be modified to include trees every thirty-five feet (35) on the north, east and western
perimeter of the subject property. Perimeter fencing shall be constructed around the
entire perimeter. Fencing adjacent to the northern property line shall be covered either by
a lattice or shall be of solid construction. The Applicant must apply for a formal Variance
prior to the City Council hearing for the reduced landscaping recommended by the
Planning and Zoning Commission. All landscaping shall be continuously maintained and
any dead or dying vegetation shall be replaced upon request from the City. A detailed
landscape plan must be submitted as part of the Certificate of Zoning Compliance
application.
2.The two private access roads shall be designed and constructed to ACHD
standards, including the sidewalk, curb and gutter requirements listed in Subsection C of
the ACHD report. The roads shall be dedicated as public roads as part of the
Preliminary/Final Plat for this property.
3.A minimum 5-foot wide sidewalk shall be constructed on Franklin Road, in
accordance with either Finding B.2.1 or B.2.2 of the ACHD report.
4.All exterior lighting, whether attached to the building or located within the
parking lot, shall be down-shielded or otherwise altered so that the light does not spill
over onto adjacent properties or right-of-way. All parking lot lighting shall be in
accordance with Ordinance 11-13-4C.
5.All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 11-14 of
the City Zoning and Development Ordinance. All signage is subject to design review and
shall require separate permits. Temporary or portable signs shall be prohibited, and shall
be removed upon 3 days notice to the applicant.
6.All construction and site improvements shall conform to the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act. [NOTE: A minimum of nine (9) handicap-accessible
parking spaces must be provided – seven (7) standard and two (2) van. Site Plan should
be modified accordingly.]
7.All parking shall be striped and improved in accordance with the submitted site
plan. Recycled asphalt shall be permitted in the bus parking area in lieu of standard
asphaltic concrete.
8.A drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho licensed architect or engineer is
required and shall be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-1-91) for all off-street
parking areas. Storm water treatment and disposal must be designed in accordance with
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Department of Environmental Quality 1997 publication Catalog of Storm Water Best
Management Practices for Idaho Cities and Counties and City of Meridian standards and
policies. Off-site disposal into a surface water is prohibited unless the jurisdiction which
has authority over the receiving stream provides written authorization prior to
development plan approval. The applicant is responsible for filing all necessary
applications with the Idaho Department of Water Resources regarding Shallow Injection
Wells.
9.Trash: The trash enclosure shall be enclosed on at least 3 sides by a solid wall or
sight obscuring fence at least four feet in height in accordance with Ordinance 11-12-1C.
Coordinate location and construction requirements with Sanitary Services, Inc.
10.Certificate of Occupancy: All required improvements must be complete prior to
obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed development. A temporary
Certificate of Occupancy may be obtained by providing surety to the City in the form of a
letter of credit or cash in the amount of 110% of the cost of the required improvements
(including paving, striping, landscaping, and irrigation). A bid must accompany any
request for temporary occupancy. Any temporary occupancy will not exceed 60 days to
complete the required improvements.
11.Sanitary sewer and water service to this site shall be via main line extensions from
existing mains adjacent to the property.
12.Applicant will be responsible to construct the sewer and water mains to and
through this proposed development, thereby making them available to adjacent
properties. Civil designer to coordinate main sizing and routing with the Public Works
Department.
13.As part of a conditional use permit, the City of Meridian may impose additional
restrictions/conditions.
B. Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. The applicant may construct a driveway/future street on the east property line, as
proposed. Pave the driveway/street a minimum of 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement of Franklin Road and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the
existing roadway edge. If the roadway is to be dedicated to the public it should be
constructed as a 40-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide sidewalks. In
addition, the following requirements must be met if the applicant wishes to dedicate the
driveway/street to ACHD:
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Dedicate a minimum of 54-feet of right-of-way for the road.
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Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements (contact
District staff for more information).
2. The applicant may construct a driveway/future street located approximately 400-
feet east of the west property line and approximately 780-feet from the eastern driveway,
as proposed. Pave the driveway/street a minimum of 30-feet into the site beyond the edge
of pavement of Franklin Road and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the
existing roadway edge. If the roadway is to be dedicated to the public it should be
constructed as a 40-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide sidewalks. In
addition, the following requirements must be met if the applicant wishes to dedicate the
driveway/street to ACHD:
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Dedicate a minimum of 54-feet of right-of-way for the road.
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Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements (contact
District staff for more information).
3. Franklin Road, from Linder Road to Ten Mile Road, was overlayed in 2002.
Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in
writing by the District. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file numbers)
for further details.
4. If sidewalk is constructed on Franklin Road, the face of the sidewalk shall be
located a minimum of 41-feet from centerline. Provide an easement for any portion of the
sidewalk on Franklin Road that meanders outside of the right-of-way.
5. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
Standard Conditions of Approval
1.Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
2.All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the
site shall be borne by the developer.
3.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.
4.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.
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5.The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of
building permit (or other required permits), which incorporates any required design
changes.
6.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.Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction
in accordance with Ordinance #195, also known as Ada County Highway District Road
Impact Fee Ordinance.
8.It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the
right-of-way. Existing utilities damaged by the applicant shall be repaired by the
applicant at no cost to ACHD. 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.
9.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.
10.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 subject 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.
C. Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1.That a fire-flow consistent with Appendix III-A of the Uniform Fire Code be
provided to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of 400’ apart.
1997 UFC Appendix III-A
2.Operational fire hydrants are required before combustible construction begins.
UFC 901.4.2 & 901.3
3.Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian
Water Department.
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4.Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department
submitted thru the Public Works Department.
5.All radii for internal & external roads shall be 28’ inside and 48’ outside radius.
6.A 20’ wide fire lane shall be provided around the proposed facility.
7.The proposed project will have an unknown transient population and will have an
unknown impact Meridian Fire Department requests for service. According to a report
completed by Fire & Emergency Services Consulting Group in February of 2000 our
requests for service are projected to reach 2800 in the year 2005 and 3800 by the year 2010,
this is up from 2069 responses in the year 2000.
8.The fire department requests that any future signalization installed as the result of
the development of this project are 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
D. Adopt the Recommendations of the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District as follows:
1. Please file a Land Use Change/Site application with the Nampa & Meridian
Irrigation District.
2. The Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District’s Eightmile Lateral courses through the
proposed project. The District will not allow any encroachments within the easement of the
Eightmile Lateral without approved plans and a signed license agreement.
E. Adopt the Recommendations of Sanitary Service Company as follows:
1. Drive-on clearance is not adequate for service accessibility.
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