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Project: Moose Creek
Location: south side of Cherry Lane, 1/3 mile east of Black Cat Road
Applications: preliminary plat
Highlights of Proposed Development: preliminary plat approval of 6 single family residential
lots and 1 common lot on 1.96 acres. The Moose Creek Subdivision has been previously platted
as Lot 2, Block 1, Hearthstone Subdivision, and is currently zoned R-4.
This property is encumbered by a private lane easement in favor of the property to the south,
which is located at the west property boundary. Said easement and associated 20 feet of asphalt
provide access to Cherry Lane for the 2.5 acre parcel to the south. The applicant and staff have
worked with the Jones' (to the south) to even determine the best possible design of Moose Creek
which will facilitate the easiest redevelopment of their property.
Gross Residential Density: 3.06
Elevations: Yes
RECEIVED
AUG 2 1 2007
City of Meridian
City Clerk Offico
Commission Recommendation: approval at their July 19,2007, public hearing.
Summary of Public Hearing:
1. In favor: Sabrina Whitehead (Applicant's Representative)
11. In opposition: None
111. Commenting: Terri Jones (Neighbor)
IV. Written testimony: Terri Jones (Neighbor)
Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
1. The neighbor is amenable to vacating their interest in Jones Creek Lane and the underlying
ingress / egress easement across the Moose Creek property; and
11. If permanent perimeter fencing is to be installed and the type.
Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation: That the Applicant provide permanent 6-
foot vinyl perimeter fencing around the subdivision.
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council:
1. The Jones', the property owner to the south, have had some issues with the proposed
access, improvements and giving up their interest in the private lane easement across the
subj ect property.
11. The out parcel to the northeast of this development has a drain field on this property. The
preliminary plat shows services being stubbed to the out parcel but makes no mention of
who will pay for the assessments and the actual physical connection to City services. The
Applicant should clarify at the Public Hearing who will pay the sewer and water
assessments, and pay for the actual physical connection of the out parcel to the City
servIces
Written Testimony since Staff Report: none
Notes: