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CITY OF MERIDIAN
33 EAST IDAHO
MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642
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MEMORANDUM:
To: Mayor, City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Wendy Kirkpatrick, Planner II w~^-
Bruce Freckleton, Senior Engineering Tech
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
(208) 288-2499 • Fax 288-2501
PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
(208) 898-5500 • Fax 887-1297
PLANNING AND ZONING
DEPARTMENT
(208) 884-5533 ~ FAX 888.6854
March 5, 2003
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CITY OF MERIDIAN
CITY CLERK OFFICE
Acres in an R-4
Re: Request for Final Plat Approval of Tricia's Subdivision No. 4 -
Fifty-Three (53) Building Lots and Six (6) Other Lots on 17.67
Zone, by Earl, Mason and Stanfield, Inc. (File No. FP-03-009).
We have reviewed the above referenced submittals and offer the following comments, as
conditions of approval. These conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly
modified or deleted by motion of the Meridian City Council:
LOCATION
The property is located on the south-west corner of Ustick Road and Black Cat Road.
SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
North: Rural residential/agricultural, zoned RUT (Ada County).
South: Tricia's Subdivision No.l, zoned R-4.
East: Rural residentiaUagricultural, zoned RUT (Ada County).
West: Rural residential/agricultural, zoned RUT (Ada Coumy).
SITE SPECIFICS COMMENTS /
1. W, Sagewood Street has been revised from the preliminary plat; the street no longer
stubs to the western edge of the subdivision. Anew stub street was added to Tricia's
Subdivision No. 1 and subsequently the stub street originally proposed for Tricia's
Subdivision No. 4 was no longer necessary.
2. Lots # 8, 9, 10, and 11 of Block 1; lots # 7 and 9 of Block 10 do not meet minimum
frontage requirements of an R-4 Zone (40-feet measured on the chord.) A revised plat
must be submitted showing that all subdivision lots meet frontage requirements before
the plat can be signed by the City Engineer.
FP-03909 1Yicib bLb. No.AFP
Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council
October 21, 2002
Page 2
3. Add the "FRONT" arrow symbol from the plat legend on Lots 6, and 13, Block 1, Lots 1,
and 24, Block 10, and Lot 20, Block 9 toward N. Valley Green Way; and on Lot 9, Block
8, towazd N. Sweetwood Avenue; and on Lot 16, Block 10, toward W. Harvest Way; and
on Lots 5, 11 and 12, Block 10, toward W. Sagewood Street; and on Lot 11, Block 9,
towazd N. Willowside Avenue. Although some of these lots show "FRONT" on the lots,
the arrow symbol and designation per the legend should be more readily understandable
by buyers and homebuilders.
4. Revise plat note # 9 to read, "The bottom elevation of house footings shall be set a
minimum of 12 inches above the highest kf-evwa established normal ground water
elevation."
5. Remove easement lines across the north side of Block 1, Lot #16.
6. Applicant is to meet all terms of the approved preliminary plat and development
agreement.
7. Sanitary sewer and water service to this site shall be via main line extensions from the
existing mains adjacent to the property. Applicant will be responsible to construct the
sewer and water mains to and through this proposed development, thereby making them
available to adjacent properties. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and
routing with the Public Works Department.
8. The applicant has indicated that the pressurized irrigation system within this development
is to be owned and maintained by the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District.
Underground yeaz-round pressurized irrigation must be provided to all lots within this
development. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be
supplied by a year-round source of water. The common areas within the development will
be subject to City of meridian water assessments since this system has a backup
connection to the City water system. Payment of water assessment fees for the common
azeas is required prior to city signatures on the final plat map.
9. A detailed fencing plan has been submitted with the application of the final plat. A solid
fence shall be required azound the perimeter of the subdivision unless the City agrees in
writing that such a fence is not required.
10. Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed from the property shall be replaced by
installing additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that
were removed. Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for
those trees that have to be removed.
11. Any drainage areas (detention/retention basins) must be designed to ensure that water is
retained only during 25-year storm events, and for a period of time not to exceed 24
hours. Side slopes within drainage areas shall not exceed 3:1.
Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council
October 21, 2002
Page 3
12. A detailed landscape plan, in compliance with the landscape ordinance has been
submitted for the subdivision with the final plat application.
13. The applicant has submitted a master grading and drainage plan as part of the
development plans for the subdivision. This plan will be reviewed and approved as part
of the plan review process.
14. Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, pressurized
irrigation system approved and activated, drainage lots constructed, fencing installed, and
road base approved by the Ada County Highway District prior to applying for building
pernuts. All development improvements shall be installed and approved prior to
obtaining certificates of occupancy. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of
110% will be required for all fencing, landscaping, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer,
water etc., prior to signature on the final plat.
15. Sanitary sewer service to this development will be via the temporary lift station in the
Ashford Crreens development. The developer shall enter into an operation and
maintenance agreement with the City of Meridian. Applicant will be responsible to
construct lateral sewer mains to and through this proposed development. Subdivision
designer to coordinate main sizing and routing with the Public Works Department. Once
the Black Cat Sanitary Sewer Trunk fee is established and approved by the Meridian City
Council, such fees would be applied to each building permit issued in this development.
The currern estimated fee is $1,500.00 per lot.
16. Applicant's engineer will be required to submit a signed, stamped statement certifying
that all street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three feet above the
highest established normal groundwater elevation.
17. Sidewalks are to provide a clear five-foot-wide walkway without encroachment of
mailbox structures.
18. Applicant shall be responsible to construct a temporary trash containment fencing around
the outside perimeter of this subdivision, except where the City has expressly agreed, in
writing, that such fencing is not necessary.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. A copy of the Ada County Street Name Committee's approval letter for the
subdivision name, and the lot and block numbering has been submitted.
2. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian Public Works
Department.
3. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all
fencing, landscaping, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to
signature on the final plat.
Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council
October 21, 2002
Page 4
4. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office
5. Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to
be removed from their domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and
9-4-8. Wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.
6. 250 and 100-watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights will be required at locations
designated by the Public Works Department. All streetlights shall be installed at
subdivider's expense. Typical locations are at street intersections and/or fire
hydrants. Final design locations and quantity are determined after power designs
are completed by Idaho Power Company. The street light contractor shall obtain
design and permit from the Public Works Department prior commencing
installations.
7. Compaction test results have been submitted to the Meridian Building Department
for all building pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop
fill material.
8. Applicant's engineer will be required to submit a signed, stamped statement
certifying that all street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three
feet above the highest established normal groundwater elevation.
9. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian's Water Works
Superintendent.
10. Provide five-foot-wide sidewalks in accordance with City Ordinance Section 12-
5-2.x.