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BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ) Case No. CUP-02-037
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL )
USE PERMIT FOR MERIDIAN ) RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
HEAD START IN A PROPOSED ) COUNCIL
O-T ZONE )
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FRIENDS OF CHILDREN &
FAMILIES, INC.,
Applicant
1.The property is located at 321 & 333 W. Broadway Avenue, Meridian.
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2.The owners of record of the subject property are Lois Marrs, 771 N.W. 15, Meridian,
Idaho 83642 and Jeanette Shaffer, 2610 Polk Street, Caldwell, Idaho 83605.
3.Applicant is Friends of Children and Families, Inc., 4709 W. Camas, Boise, Idaho 83705.
4.The subject property is currently zoned I-L (Light Industrial). The proposed zoning
district is O-T (Old Town). The zoning district of O-T is defined within the City of
Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance, Section 11-7-2.
5.The Applicant requests the Conditional Use Permit for development of a two classroom
Head Start Center serving young children and their families and also, a 400 s.f.
community meeting room. The O-T zoning designation within the City of Meridian
Zoning and Development Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit be obtained for
most uses including those requested by the Applicant. (Meridian City Zoning and
Development Ordinance, Section 11-8-1).
6.The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission recognizes that the proposed application
is in compliance with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
7. The use proposed which is the subject of this will, in fact, constitute a conditional use as
determined by City policy.
8. The Planning and Zoning Commission recognized the concerns of James Cain expressed
in his letter dated November 15, 2002. The Commission also recognized the letters of
support from Patty Miles dated November 20, 2002; Marianne Watson dated December
4, 2002; Kara Kerbs, dated December 2, 2002; Molly Struckman, dated December 1,
2002; Jan Cox, dated December 2, 2002; Craig & Dawn Downum, dated December 3,
2002.
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RECOMMENDATION
The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council
of the City of Meridian that they approve the requested Conditional Use Permit as requested by
the Applicant for the property described in the application, subject to the following:
A. Adopt the Special Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission as follows:
1.The applicant should not be required to tile the Rutledge Lateral. In lieu of tiling,
the applicant shall construct a fence along the southern boundary of the project.
B. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
follows:
Site Specific Requirements
1.The applicant shall submit a new landscape plan, in compliance with the City’s
Landscape Ordinance, when submitting for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance.
All landscaping shall be continuously maintained, and any dead or dying
vegetation shall be replaced upon request from the City.
2.A detached sidewalk on Broadway Avenue shall be installed as submitted on the
submitted site plan (Sheet C-1, revised 11-8-02).
3. Parking shall be installed as submitted on the site plan (Sheet C-1, revised 11-08-
02) and shall be in compliance with the ADA and MCC11-13.
4. The slope in the storm-water detention basin shall not be steeper than a 3:1 slope.
5. All exterior lighting, whether attached to the building or located within the
parking lot, shall be down-shielded or otherwise altered so that the light does not
spill over onto adjacent properties or right-of-way. All parking lot lighting shall
be in accordance with Ordinance 11-13-4C.
6. 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.
7. All construction and site improvements shall conform to the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the Uniform Building Code.
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8. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance and a Certificate of Occupancy shall be
obtained prior to opening the preschool.
C. Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. In accordance with District policy, the applicant shall be required to
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improve the unopened right-of-way of 4 Street.
Construct curb, gutter, 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk and match paving on the
unopened right-of-way abutting the parcel. Improvements shall be constructed to
one-half of a 40-foot street section.
OR
In accordance with District policy, the applicant shall vacate the unopened right-
of-way.
The applicant shall submit an application to vacate the unopened right-of-way
abutting the site at the west property line running the entire length of the site. The
applicant intends to vacate the right-of-way to incorporate that property in the
site. If the property is appraised at a value less than $2,500, the applicant will
not have to purchase the right-of-way.
2. Construct curb, gutter, 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk and match
paving on Broadway Avenue abutting the parcel as proposed on the site
plan. Coordinate the location and elevation of the sidewalk with District
staff. If the sidewalk meanders outside of the right-of-way, provide an
easement for the sidewalk. The District will require a license agreement
for the landscape strip with the detached sidewalk. An agreement must be
approved prior to scheduling the final plat for signature. Please contact
the Right-of-Way Division at 387-3271 for guidelines.
3. Construct the service driveway # 1 on Broadway Street located 15-feet
east of the west property line. This location does not meet District policy
for offsets from an intersection, but shall be approved by Commission
action with a modification of policy.
4. Construct driveway # 2 on Broadway Street located 110-feet east of the
west property line as proposed on the site plan. This location meets
District policy and is approved with this application.
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5. Replace any unused curb cut on Broadway Avenue with standard curb,
gutter and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk to match proposed
improvements.
6. Pave the driveways to their full-required width and to a point 30-feet
beyond the edge of pavement of Broadway Avenue.
7. 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.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-
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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 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.
D. Adopt the recommendations of Central District Health Department as follows:
1. Plans are required to be submitted for a plan review for any childcare center.
2. Applicant must contact Susie Simons at6 CDHD 327-8530 regarding licensure of
the facility.
E. Adopt the recommendations of Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District as follows:
1. File a Land Use Change Application with the Irrigation District for its review.
2. If a pressure urban irrigation system is proposed that will be owned, operated and
maintained by the Irrigation District, please coordinate with John P. Anderson,
Water Superintendent for the Irrigation District, concerning the installation of the
pressure system.
F. Adopt the recommendations of Sanitary Service Company as follows:
1. Address the concerns of Bill Gregory, SSC, 888-3999 regarding waste volume &
enclosure width.
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G. Adopt the recommendations of Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1. A Daycare Center serving 145 students will be required to meet the requirements
of the Uniform Building & Fire Codes.
2. A Daycare Center will be required to pass an inspection based on the
requirements of the Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office.
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