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BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ) Case No. RZ-02-007
REQUEST FOR REZONE OF 2.83 )
ACRES FROM R-4 TO L-O ZONE ) RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
FOR MERIDIAN FIRST BAPTIST ) COUNCIL
CHURCH )
)
MERIDIAN FIRST BAPTIST )
CHURCH, )
Applicant
1.The property is approximately 2.83 acres in size and is located at 428 and 506 W.
Pine Avenue, Meridian. The property is designated as Medium Density
Residential and Public/Quasi-Public in the 2002 Comprehensive Plan.
2.The owner of record of the subject property is Meridian First Baptist Church, 506
W. Pine, Meridian.
3.Applicant is owner of record.
4.The subject property is currently zoned R-4 (Low Density Residential) and
consists of a building occupied by Meridian First Baptist Church.
5.The Applicant requests the property be zoned as L-O (Limited Office).
6.The subject property is bordered on all sides by residential homes.
7.The property which is the subject of this application is within the Area of Impact
of the City of Meridian.
8.The entire parcel of the property is included within the Meridian Urban Service
Planning Area as defined in the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
9.The Applicant proposes to develop the subject property in the following manner:
There will be no changes to the current use as a church.
10.The Applicant requests zoning of the subject real property as L-O which is
consistent with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan Generalized Land Use Map
which designates the subject property as Medium Density Residential and
Public/Quasi-Public.
11.There are no significant or scenic features of major importance that affect the
consideration of this application.
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RECOMMENDATION
The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends to the City
Council of the City of Meridian that they approve the requested Rezone as requested by
the applicant for the property described in the application, subject to the following:
A. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
follows:
Conditions of Approval
1. All signage in the proposed project shall be in accordance with the
standards set forth in Section 11-14 of the City of Meridian Zoning and
Development Ordinance.
2. Provide off-street parking in accordance with the City of Meridian
Ordinance 11-13 for use of property when re-developed or when an
addition takes place on the property.
3. All future construction shall conform to the requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
4. Any assessments or re-assessments for sewer and water service for any
new or expanded uses will be determined during the Certificate of
Occupancy process.
5. Development, re-development or expansions of existing uses of the
property shall be in conformance with the Meridian City Code.
B. Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1.If the rezone is approved and the District receives a development proposal,
the District intends to provide site-specific requirements that may apply
upon District review of future development. The Findings for
Consideration cover a portion of the District policies that will pertain to
any development proposal for this site.
2.Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
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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.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 details.
5.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.
6.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.
7.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.
8.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.
9.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.
10.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
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obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway
District.
11.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. Meet the requirements of the 1997 Uniform Fire Code & Building Codes.
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