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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 5, 2007 P&Z Minutes Meridian Planning & Zoning July 5, 2007 Page 3 of 62 documents. Once we hear the staff report, then, the applicant has an opportunity to present the project from their perspective. Once those two presentations have taken place, then, the floor will be turned over to the public and each of you will have an opportunity to respond to both the staff report and the applicant's testimony. Once that's completed, then, the applicant has the final word. This isn't a debate, it's just -- anybody that wants to testify to a particular application has a right to speak to that and, then, the final word is given to the applicant themselves. Once the Public Hearing has closed, we will deliberate amongst ourselves and we may ask staff for their input, but the hearing generally is not reopened for additional testimony and we will deliberate and if we can come to a conclusion we will provide our recommendations to City Councilor as it is for a Conditional Use Permit, we will give the final say so. So, with that being said -- we do not have a timer tonight, for some reason it's not working and so the time limits for each of these presentations is the applicant has -- what is it, Machelle -- 15 minutes to make their presentation. Each individual that testifies is given three minutes and if you run over a little bit to conclude your remarks, that's, obviously, acceptable, but it's a three minute interval for testimony and 15 minutes for the applicant and, then, the applicant has an opportunity to respond to all testimony given between the two. So, with that being said, we shall continue with tonight's meeting. Item 5: Continued Public Hearing from June 21, 2007: AZ 07-007 Request for Annexation and Zoning of 1.56 acres from RUT to R-8 zone for Amar @ Wapoot by LandPro Development, Inc. - 2400 West Wapoot Drive: Rohm: At this time I'd like to open the continued Public Hearing from June 21st, 2007, of AZ 07-007, related to Amar @ Wapoot. I don't know. Kevin, I'm going to have to talk to you about that. And begin with the staff report. Hess: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Members of the Commission. The application before you is a request for annexation and zoning of 1.56 acres of land from RUT to R-8, to medium density residential. The property is located at 2400 West Wapoot Drive on the north side of McMillan, as you can see right here, approximately a half of a mile west of Linder Road. Residential property zoned R-4 and R-8 within the Lochsa Falls development surround the site all sides. The property is currently improved. Flip to the aerial slide here. It's currently improved with one single family residential home and accessory outbuildings. The applicant's request for annexation is based upon the fact that the property owner is looking to hook into the city's water and sewer services. The applicant is not proposing to develop the property at this time. Access to the site is currently provided from two drives. One driveway at North Goddard Creek way and that's this street here and there is the driveway. And one to West Wapoot Drive and that's this back here. No new access points are proposed or approved for this application. Staff is recommending approval of the subject annexation and zoning request to R-8 as stated in the staff report, given that the request complies with the Comprehensive Plan future land use map designation of medium density residential for this property. And that is all staff has, unless the Commission has questions. Meridian Planning & Zoning July 5, 2007 Page 4 of 62 Rohm: Thank you very much. Any questions of staff? Okay. Would the applicant like to come forward, please? Amar: Good evening and thank you. For the record, Kevin Amar. My address is 2400 West Wapoot. My wife would love to talk to you about that name. We didn't get to choose it. She doesn't like it, but it's too late now, so -- she'd like McMillan a whole lot better. We are just here to request annexation. We are actually already hooked up to city sewer and city water, so -- when the whole subdivision around us annexed, this piece never did. That was prior to use owning the property, so -- Rohm: And you concur with the staff report, Kevin? Amar: I agree with everything. Rohm: Thank you. Any questions of the applicant? Thank you. Okay. Thank you. Okay. Is there anyone that would like to testify to this application? There is nobody other Kevin that has signed up for it, so at this time anyone that would like to speak certainly feel welcome to come forward. Seeing none-- Siddoway: Mr. Chairman, move we close the Public Hearing for AZ 07-007. Moe: Second. Rohm: It's been moved and seconded to close the Public Hearing for AZ 07-007. All those in favor say aye. Opposed same sign? Motion carries. MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. ONE ABSENT. Rohm: Any discussion? O'Brien: I just want to know why it wasn't included to begin with? Is it just because they weren't part of that subdivision? Rohm: I would presume that that's the answer, yes. And -- but, obviously, if it's got city services available and they made application, I think it's best for all. O'Brien: Yeah. I think it's a good idea. Rohm: I don't see any reason why we would not move forward with it. Siddoway: I agree. Rohm: With that being said, could I get a motion, please? Siddoway: Mr. Chairman? Go ahead. Meridian Planning & Zoning July 5, 2007 Page 5 of 62 O'Brien: Mr. Chairman, I -- after considering all staff, applicant, and public testimony, I'd move to recommend approval to City Council of file number AZ 07-007 as presented in the staff report from the hearing date of June 21 st, 2007, that this is -- it was moved -- is that the original date that we use? Rohm: Yeah. That's fine. O'Brien: With the modifications none proposed, but I guess a development agree was there? Moe: It's already in there. O'Brien: Okay. Siddoway: Second. Rohm: It's been moved and seconded to forward onto City Council recommending approval of AZ 07-007. All those in favor say aye. Opposed same sign? Motion carried. Thanks, Kevin. MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. ONE ABSENT. Item 6: Continued Public Hearing from June 21, 2007: AZ. 07~01 0 Request for Annexation and Zoning of 6.67 acres from an R1 zone to a C-G zone for Gardner~Ahlquist Gateway South by Ahlquist Development, LLC - SEC of Franklin and Eagle Roads: Item 7: Continued Public Hearing from June 21,2007: PP 07~012 Request for Preliminary Plat approval of 6 lots on 6.67 acres in the proposed C-G zone for Gardner-Ahlquist Gateway South by Ahlquist Development, LLC - SEC of Franklin and Eagle Roads: Rohm: At this time I'd like to open the continued Public Hearing from June 21 st, 2007, of AZ 07-010, PP 07-012, and CUP 07-014, and begin with the staff report Hess: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Members of the Commission. The application before you is the Gardner-Ahlquist Gateway South Subdivision. The applicant has requested annexation and zoning of 6.67 acres from R-1, Ada County, to C-G, as well as preliminary approval of five commercial lots and one private street lot Gardner-Ahlquist Gateway South is generally located at the southeast corner Eagle and Franklin Roads. The site currently contains several residential homes, which are to be removed upon development To the north there is the existing Willey Subdivision where the R.C. Willey is located. And to the east the Meadow Lake Village Touchmark development Let's see. Fast forward here a little bit The UDC does not require open space or site amenities for commercial development, but as Eagle Road is designated an entryway corridor, adjacent to the site a 35 foot wide street buffer is required adjacent to the