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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Comments HUB OF TRE4SURE VALLEY MAYOR A 000(1 Place t0 L1VC Robert D. Come CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL MEMBERB 33 EAST IDAHO William L.M. Nary IDAHO 83642 MERIDIAN xe@h Bira , (208) 888-4433 ~ FAX (208) 887.4813 Tammy deWce~ City Clerk Office Fax (208) 88811218 Cherie McCandless MEMORANDUM: To: Mayor & City Council From: Bruce Freckleton, Engineering Tech III David McKinnon, Planner II ~ J Re: BURNEY GLEN SUBDIVISION NO. 1 LEGAL DEPARTMENT (208) 288-2499 • Fax 288-2501 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING DEPARTMENT (208) 887-2211 • Fax 887-1297 PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT (208) 884-5533 ~ FAX 888-6854 March 25, 2003 RECEIVED MAR 2 02003 City Of Meridian City Clerk OiEce • Request for a Final Plat Approval of Burney Glen Subdivision No. 1, Consisting of Fifty-One (51) Building Lots and Eight (8) Other Lots on 15.64 Acres in an R-8 Zone by Properties West Inc. (File No. FP 03-013). We have reviewed this submittal and offer the following comments, as conditions of the applicant. These conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly modified or deleted by motion of the Meridian City Council: APPLICATION SUMMARY & LOCATION This is the first phase of the recently approved Burney Glen Subdivision, located on the east side of N. Meridian Road, approximately '/z of a mile north of Ustick Road. This phase of the subdivision includes 51 single family building lots and 8 "other" (landscaping and drainage) lots. The gross density of Phase 1 is approximately 3.08 dwelling units/acre. With the exception of emergency vehicle turn-grounds, the submitted final plat appears to meet the requirements of the approved preliminary plat and the City of Meridian's Subdivision Ordinance. ADDTTIONAL CONSIDERATION Locust Grove Road Right-of--Way: As of March 17, 2003, ACHD's Preliminary Plat condition to dedicate 35-feet of right-of--way from centerline on N. Meridian Road had not been formally modified. Based on recent policy changes, Staff is under the assumption that ACRD will not compensate the developer for this additional right-of--way. Therefore, if ACRD can not negotiate a dedication or otherwise obtain the right-of--way, staff recommends that the future right-of--way be platted in a new common lot and planted with a vegetative groundcover (see Condition #4 below) to preserve the total right-of--way width. PPA3A13 Bnmey Glen Sub No.l FP Mayor and Council Mazch 25, 2003 Page 2 STTE SPECIFIC REOUIItEMENTS Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved Preliminary Plat. 2. Sanitary sewer and water service to this site shall be via main line extensions from 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, including N. Meridian Road. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and routing with the Public Works Department. 3. The applicant has indicated that the pressurized irrigation system within this development is to be owned and maintained by Settlers Irrigation District. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of water. If a creek or well source is not available, asingle-point connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized, the developer shall be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature on the final plat by the Meridian City Engineer. 4. Street signs aze 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 permits. All development improvements, including fencing, micro-paths, irrigation, and landscaping 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. 5. If the 35-foot right-of--way on N. Meridian Road is not dedicated to the Ada County Highway District, all future right-of--way (the portion to be dedicated) shall be platted in a separate common lot within Burney Glen (to be owned and maintained by the HOA). In addition, any portion of the future right-of--way that is not developed (if greater than 13 feet in width) shall be landscaped with a with a vegetative groundcover, in addition to installing and maintaining a 10 foot wide gravel shoulder adjacent to the edge of pavement (per MCC12-13-10-9). 6. The Landscape and Fencing Plan prepazed by The Land Group Ina (dated 02-19-03) is approved as submitted. 7. Temporary turn-azounds shall be constructed at the east end of E. Halpin Drive and E. Burney Glen Drive prior to the issuance of building permits. 8. A temporary turn-around at the north end of N. Donovan Way was required as part of the preliminary plat for this subdivision and has not been included on the final plat or within the submitted application documents. The options provided for this turn-azound aze as follows: A. Designate one of the lots at the north end of Donovan Way as unbuildable- with a note on the plat- to accommodate the turnaround until the street is extended; or FP-03-013 Burney Glen Sub No. I Mayor and Council March 25, 2003 Page 3 B. Secure permission to construct the temporary tum-around on the adjacent property to the north from the property owner. The applicam shall modify the plat, or provide evidence of permission to construct the turn- around on the parcel to the north, prior to the City's signature on the final plat 9. .Add the following plat note in the manner noted below: • Add a note to the face of the plat restricting fencing adjacent to lot 5 Block 5 to no taller than 42"in height. 10. Applicant will be responsible to construct the sewer and water mains to and through this proposed developmern, thereby making them available to adjacent properties. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and routing with the Public Works Department. 11. Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to signature on the final plat per Resolution 02-374. 12. Any drainage areas (detention/retention basins) must be designed to ensure that water is retained only during 100-year storm everns, and for a period of time not to exceed 24 hours. Side slopes within drainage areas shall not exceed 3:1. 13. The developer shall be responsible for the containment of construction debris within the subdivision. 14. Complete the Certificate of Owner's and its accompanying Acknowledgment. 15. Staf!'s failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved preliminary plat, conditional use permit or development agreement does not relieve Applicant of responsibility for compliance. GENERAL REOUIItEMENTS 1. All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per City Ordinance 12-4-13. Plans will need to be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association, with written confirmation of said approval submitted to the Public Works Department. 2. 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. Two-Hundred-fifty watt (250w) and One-Hundred watt (100w), 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 FP-03.013 Burney Glen Sub No. 1 Mayor and Council March 25, 2003 Page 4 intersections andlor fire hydrarns. Final design locations and quantity are determined after power designs are completed by Idaho Power Company. Street light contractor to obtain design and permit from the Public Works Departmern prior commencing installations. 4. Compaction test results must be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material. 5. Submit "Final" letter from the Ada County Street Name Committee, approving the subdivision and street names. Make any corrections necessary to conform. 6. Sewer and water mains shall be extended to and through the proposed development, thereby making the available for adjacent properties. Applicarn's engineer will be required to submit a signed, stamped statement certifying that sit street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three feet above the highest established normal groundwater elevation. 8. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian's Water Deputy Fire Chief and the Public Works Department. 9. Provide five-foot-wide sidewalks in accordance with City Ordinance Section 12-5-2.K. Sidewalks are to provide a clear five-foot-wide walkway pathway without encroachment of mailbox structures. FP-03-013 Burney Gle¢ Sub No. I ri ta.