HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-05-07 Meridian Pathways COWEND
Parks and Recreation
Reviewer: Kim Warren/ Pathways Project Manager
Planner Assigned: Linda Ritter
Project Name: The Fields-AZ,CPAM,PP File No: H-2026-0057 Date: REV 5.4.2026
Upon further review,the following modifications to pathways requirements will be conditions for development
of the proposed project:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PATHWAYS
1. The project developer shall design and construct multi-use pathways consistent with the location and
specifications set forth in the Meridian Pathways Master Plan Map and Master Pathways Plan Document
Chapter 3). Any proposed adjustments to pathway alignment shall be coordinated through the Pathways
Project Manager. Interactive Pathways Map
2. Prior to final project approval the applicant shall dedicate a public access easement for the following multi-
use pathways:
• 10' wide detached multi-use pathway will be required along the following major roadways: Star Rd,
Owyhee Storm Ave, Ustick Road
0 North/south pathway connection.—The master plan shows a pathway connection running frern Ustic-
RPI tA thp F'wPrA'1P C-rppk RPPA,-,;p thprp',; ne direct nerth/seuth roadway running through the site,
Qwyhee Storm .The pathways master plan shows a pathway connection that doglegs through the site
at the approximate midmile, running from the Teeter/McFadden Drain at the north,then south across
the Sky Pilot, to connect to the Pipeline Pathway. Provide a clearly articulated, 10' wide north-south
pathway option to accomplish this connection. 10' wide detached sidewalk may be used along the
proposed Echo Ridge Street,as applicable. As a rule, pathways shall not be routed along minor streets
or cross multiple residential driveways.
• The pathways master plan currently shows 10' multi-use pathway along the Northwest Pipeline
alignment and along the Sky Pilot Drain.Two parallel r ut s vVill. net be required ; such cl s p mitt'
tA PAPh. Ath.er, especially given the extensive amenities depleted along the pipeline easement.
Development of the Pipeline Pathway, as shown on the Pathways Master Plan, will be required, as it
provides a direct route northwest to the proposed future park. For the sake of connectivity throughout
the development and to take advantage of existing linear open space elements,the City would also like
to see 10'wide multi-use pathway along the Sky Pilot Drain. Multiple pathway routes offer a variety of
options for pedestrian connectivity throughout the development.
• Pathway along the south/west side of the Teeter Drain (shown on City Maps as McFadden Drain) shall
make a complete 10'wide connection between Owyhee Storm and the Fivemile Creek Pathway.
• Provide 10' wide multi-use Pathway on the south side of the Fivemile Creek within the common open
area between the Teeter Drain (McFadden) and Star Rd.
• Per the pathways plan, provide multi-use pathway on the North side of the Fivemile Creek,free of the
irrigation access road.May be constructed with future development phases north of the Fivemile Creek.
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0 Add pathway within -;; dedicated pedestrian aeeess easement bheetkveeeen the liet's en Beulderade Str
with Peppy°-ath Street to Uhe seuth. See previous note re: north-south mid-mile connection from
Teeter Drain to Pipeline Pathway.
3. Easement Information - Easements shall be a minimum of 14' wide (10' pathway+2' shoulder each side),
or wider as needed to include landscape. All pathways shall be located outside of irrigation district
easements unless permission is specifically obtained from the governing irrigation district. Easement need
only be dedicated for multi-use pathways that lie outside the public ROW. See ACHD dedication
requirements for pathway easements parallel to public roadways.
Use standard City template for public access easement. Submit all easements online through Citizen's
Access Portal.
4. Construct multi-use pathways per paving section based on existing site conditions as recommended by
project civil engineer in accord with UDC 11-3A-8 and 11-313-12. Prior to final approval the applicant's
engineer shall provide written documentation (stamped plans depicting recommended paving section)that
the pathway segment was constructed per the recommended specifications.
5. The owner (or representative association) of the property affected by each public access easement shall
have an ongoing obligation to maintain the multi-use pathway.
6. 6'high open vision fencing shall be installed between pathways and(live)water irrigation canals and laterals
(not required for drains) as detailed in the Meridian Pathways Master Plan, Chapter 3, page 3-5. All other
fence details per UDC 11-3A-7.
7. Project developer shall be responsible for obtaining license agreement and other permission(s)as required
for constructing within irrigation district easements.
8. Should any discrepancy exist between these conditions of approval and the requirements of the irrigation
district, the developer shall work with Pathways Project Manager to achieve a pathway design that meets
both City and irrigation district objectives. City requirements as stated shall not(nor are they intended to)
override those of the irrigation district having jurisdiction over the project area.
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