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STAFF REPORT Hearing Date: January 17, 2008
(Continued from January 3, 2008)
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Sonya Watters, Associate City Planner
(208) 884-5533
SUBJECT: Meridian Eye Care
• CUP-07-022
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Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a new medical office in the O-
Tzoning district that does not meet all of the criteria listed in the Downtown
Meridian Design Guidelines
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The Applicant, Dan Thieme, is requesting Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval for the
construction of a new medical office building in the O-T (Old Town) zoning district. The site consists
of 0.34 of an acre and is located at 125 W. Cherry Lane, on the southeast corner of Cherry Lane and
W 2"d Street.
Per UDC 11-2D-4D, all new construction and exterior modifications in the Old Town district shall be
subject to administrative design review. The criteria for design review are set forth in the document,
Downtown Meridian Design Guidelines (DMDG). The applicant believes that full compliance with
the design guidelines is not feasible and that it would result in an awkward development of the
property. Per UDC 11-2D-4D.3, any applications in Old Town that do not meet the criteria in the
DMDG shall be subject to a Conditional use Permit (CUP). A CUP is required for the subject project
because the proposed building and site layout does not meet all of the criteria listed in the Downtown
Meridian Design Guidelines.
2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
Staff has provided a detailed analysis of the requested CUP application below. Staff recommends
approval of CUP-07-022 for Meridian Eye Care, as presented in the Staff Report for the
hearing date of January 17, 2008, based on the Findings of Fact as listed in Exhibit C and
subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit B.
3. PROPOSED MOTIONS
Approval
After considering all Staff, Applicant, and public testimony, I move to approve File Number CUP-07-
022., as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of January 17, 2008, with the following
modifications to the conditions of approval: (add any proposed modifications). Ifurther move to
direct Staff to prepare an appropriate findings document to be considered at the next Planning and
Zoning Commission hearing on February 7, 2008.
Denial
After considering all Staff, Applicant, and public testimony, I move deny File Number CUP-07-022,
as presented during the hearing on January 17, 2008, for the following reasons: (you must state
specific reasons for denial and what the applicant could do to obtain your approval in the future). I
further move to direct Staff to prepare an appropriate findings document to be considered at the next
Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on February 7, 2008.
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Continuance
After considering all Staff, Applicant, and public testimony, I move to continue File Number CUP-
07-022 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason(s): (you
should state specific reason(s) for continuance)
4. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
a. Site Address/Location:
125 W. Cherry Lane (Parcel #89453000135)
Lots 1 & 2, Block 2, Meridian Wilson Addition Subdivision
Northeast '/ of Section 12, Township 3 North, Range 1 West.
b. Owner:
Gerard W. Pope
2000 W. Emerald Falls Court
Meridian, ID 83642
c. Applicant/Contact:
Dr. Dan Thieme
1560 N. Crestmont Drive, Ste. A
Meridian, ID 83642
d. Present Zoning District: O-T (Old Town)
e. Present Comprehensive Plan Designation: Old Town
£ Description of Applicant's Request: The Applicant is requesting Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
approval for the construction of a 3,551 square foot medical office that does not meet the criteria
of the Downtown Meridian Design Guidelines.
g. Description of Applicant's Justification for CUP Approval: "Because this site is located at the
very northwest extreme limit of the Old Town zone, we believe that some practical consideration
should be given to the design requirements; full compliance with the Old Town design guidelines
is not feasible and would result in a very awkward development of the property." See applicant's
narrative submitted with the CUP application and Section 10, Analysis, below for more
information.
5. PROCESS FACTS
a. The subject application will, in fact, constitute a conditional use as determined by City
Ordinance. By reason of the provisions of Idaho Code, Title 67, Chapter 65, and UDC 11-SA-2D,
a public hearing is required before the Planning and Zoning Commission on this matter.
b. Newspaper notifications published on: December 17 and 31, 2007
c. Radius notices mailed to properties within 600 feet on: December 20, 2007
d. Applicant posted notice on site by: January 8, 2008
6. LAND USE
a. Existing Land Use(s): Single-family residence
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b. Description of Character of Surrounding Area: Single-family residences exist to the south of the
site and existing and future commercial uses (bank, church) abut Cherry Lane adjacent to this
site.
c. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning
1. North: Rural residential property, zoned RUT in Ada County
2. East: Residence in transition to commercial use, zoned O-T
3. South: Single-family residences in Meridian Wilson Addition, zoned R-4
4. West: LDS Church, zoned R-4
d. History of Previous Actions Pertaining to this Site:
• On October 19, 2004, this property (and the adjacent property to the east at 1645 W. ls~
Street) was rezoned (RZ-04-010) from R-4 to O-T (Ordinance #04-1111). A
Development Agreement was required with the rezone of the property and was approved
by City Council on January 8, 2008. Further, a concept plan was approved with the
rezone ordinance (#04-1111) for this site and the adjacent property to the east.
e. Existing Constraints and Opportunities
1. Public Works
Location of sewer: 8 inch service line on the west side of the property that flows to a
12inch line located in W Cherry Ln.
Location of water: N.W. 2"d Street
Issues or concerns: None
2. Vegetation: There are 5 existing trees on the site; 3 are proposed to be removed (1 of which
is dead) and 2 are proposed to be retained. Mitigation and protection are required, in
compliance with UDC 11-3B-1 OCS, for the healthy trees on-site. See Analysis, Section 10 for
more information.
3. Floodplain: NA
4. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: NA
5. Hazards: No hazards are known to exist on the site
6. Existing Zoning: O-T (Old Town)
7. Lot Size: 0.34 of an acre
f. Conditional Use Information:
1. Non-residential square footage: 3,551 square feet
2. Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. on Saturday
g. Off-Street Parking:
1. Parking spaces required: 7
2. Parking spaces provided: 10 total
3. Compact spaces proposed: 2
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h. Landscaping
1. Width of street buffer(s): NA (street buffers are not required in the O-T district)
2. Width of buffer(s) between land uses: NA (buffers between land uses are not required in the
O-T district)
3. Other landscaping standards: See 11-3B-8, Parking Lot Landscaping, for internal parking lot
landscaping requirements.
i. Required dimensional standards for the O-T zone, per UDC 11-2D-4:
- Maximum building height: 75'
- Minimum number of stories for new construction: 2
- All new construction and exterior modifications shall be subject to administrative design
review in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Downtown Meridian Design Guidelines
(DMDG). Applications (such as this one) that do not meet the criteria in the design guidelines
shall be subject to a CUP.
j. Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access (private, public, common drive, etc.): Access to this
site is proposed on the site plan from W. 2"d Street. Direct access to W. Cherry Lane is prohibited.
7. COMMENTS MEETING
On December 14, 2007, a joint agency and departments meeting was held with service providers in
this area. The agencies and departments present included: Meridian Fire Department, Meridian Parks
Department, Meridian Public Works Department, Meridian Police Department, and the Sanitary
Services Company. Staff has included comments, conditions, and recommended actions in Exhibit B
below.
8. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
The 2002 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the subject property as "Old Town."
Old Town is defined in the Comprehensive Plan as follows: "This includes the historic downtown and
the true community center. Uses would include offices, retail and lodging, theatres, restaurants, and
service retail for surrounding residents and visitors. A variety of residential uses could include reuse
of existing buildings for residential uses, new construction of multi-family residential over ground
floor retail or office uses. In order to provide and accommodate preservation of the historical
character, specific design requirements may be imposed. Pedestrian amenities would be emphasized.
Public investment to ensure that Old Town becomes a centralized activity center with public, cultural,
and recreational structures would be encouraged. The boundary of the Old Town district
predominantly follows Meridian's historic plat boundaries. In several areas, both sides of a street
were incorporated into the boundary to encourage similar uses and complimentary design of the
facing houses and buildings." Staff finds that the proposed use of the property as an office complies
with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and furthers the goals and objectives set
forth therein.
Staff finds that the request generally conforms to the stated purpose, intent, and standards of the Old
Town land use category within the Comprehensive Plan. Staff finds the following Comprehensive
Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to the proposed use (staff analysis in italics):
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• Chapter VII, Goal I, Objective B, Action 5 (page 109) -Locate new community commercial
areas on arterials or collectors near residential areas in such a way as to complement with
adjoining residential areas.
This site is located adjacent to W. Cherry Lane, an arterial roadway, and single family
residences to the south of the site. The proposed medical office should complement the
surrounding residential uses while providing amuch-needed service in this area.
• Chapter V, Goal III, Objective D, Action 3 (page 43) -Require all new parking lots to
provide landscaping in internal islands.
The site plan depicts internal parking lot landscaping on the site in compliance with the
standards listed in UDC 11-3B-8.
• Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective D, Action 2 (page 114) -Restrict curb cuts and access points
on collectors and arterial streets.
This site is not proposing and is not approved for direct access to W. Cherry Lane, an
arterial roadway. Access to the site is proposed from W. 2"d Street.
• Chapter IV, Goal I, Objective A, Action 6 (page 26) -Permit new residential, commercial, or
industrial developments only where urban services can be reasonably provided at the time of
final approval and development is contiguous to the City.
The subject property lies within the boundaries of the City of Meridian and is provided with
City services.
Staff believes that the proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is compatible
with the surrounding uses. See Section 10 below pertaining to the subject CUP request pertaining
to compliance with the Downtown Meridian Design Guidelines. Staff recommends that the
Commission rely on any verbal or written testimony that may be provided at the public hearing
when determining if the applicant's request is appropriate for this property.
9. ZONING ORDINANCE
a. Allowed Uses in Commercial Districts: UDC Table 11-2D-2 lists the permitted, accessory, and
conditional uses in the O-T zoning district. Healthcare offices are a permitted use in the O-T
zoning district. However, because the applicant cannot comply with all of the criteria of the
DMDG, a CUP is required.
b. Purpose Statement of Zone: Per UDC 11-2D-1, the purpose of the traditional neighborhood
districts is to encourage mixed use, compact development that is sensitive to the environmental
characteristics of the land and facilitates the efficient use of services. Vertically integrated
residential projects are encouraged in all traditional neighborhood districts. A traditional
neighborhood district diversifies and integrates land uses within close proximity to each other,
and it provides for the daily recreational and shopping needs of the residents.
10. ANALYSIS
a. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation: Staff is generally supportive of the CUP
request as proposed, with the following comments:
CUP: The applicant is proposing to construct a new two-story 3,551 square foot medical office
building on the subject property. The applicant submitted asite/landscape plan, prepared by
James Gipson Associates, dated 10/29/07, labeled as Sheet 1. Per UDC Table 11-2D-2, healthcare
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services are a permitted use in the O-T zoning district. However, per UDC 11-2D-4D, all new
construction and exterior modifications in the O-T district are subject to administrative design
review in accordance with the standards listed in the Downtown Meridian Design Guidelines
(DMDG). Any applications that do not meet the criteria in the design guidelines are subject to a
conditional use permit. Because the applicant is unable to comply with all of the Downtown
Meridian Design Guidelines (DMDG) as required in the O-T zoning district, a CUP is required.
Dimensional Standards: Currently, the only development standards in the O-T district are as
follows: (Staff's comments are in italics)
- Maximum building height: 75' (The proposed building is depicted on the elevations as
being approximately 27 feet tall at the highest point, which complies with this
requirement.)
- Minimum number of stories for new construction: 2 (Approximately 2/3 of the building
footprint has two-stories, the remainder is one story.)
- Ali new construction and exterior modifications shall be subject to administrative design
review in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Downtown Meridian Design
Guidelines (DMDG). Applications (such as this one) that do not meet the criteria in the
design guidelines shall be subject to a CUP. (The applicant cannot comply with all of the
design guidelines, thus the reason for the CUP request. See below for the specific items
that the applicant cannot comply with.)
Design Guidelines: The Downtown Meridian Design Guidelines were mainly intended for
mixed-use buildings within the City's core. However, as currently written in code, all O-T zoned
property is subject to the standards. Below is a list of the design guidelines applicable to this site:
(Staff's comments in italics)
1. Setbacks: All new buildings must have first floor facades built to the public right-of--way
at the street sides and to interior lot lines (exceptions may be considered at interior lot
lines for pedestrian paths and existing adjacent buildings with windows, and for civic and
community buildings and pubic spaces). The applicant is proposing the building to be
set back 1 S feet from the existing property line adjacent to Cherry Lane, which allows
for an existing tree to remain and be centrally located within the setback area and to
accommodate the 60 feet of ROW required by ACHD from the centerline of Cherry
Lane for future expansion of Cherry. The building is proposed to be setback 30 feet
from the interior side property line on the east to allow for future expansion of the
building; the existing building on the adjacent property to the east has a window facing
the subject property. A 30 foot setback is proposed from the west property line adjacent
to W. 2"d Street. The applicant does not comply with the setback requirement; however,
Staff is not recommending that the applicant meet the setback requirements of the
DMDG because of the future expansion of Cherry Lane and the size of the structure
that would be required to be constructed to meet the setback requirement. It's not
feasible to require the applicant to construct a 13,440+/- square foot building for one
tenant.
2. Building Orientation: All developments in the Downtown District shall be oriented to
the street. The requirement is met when:
a. Buildings have their primary entrance oriented toward the street. The buildings
primary entrance is located on the south side of the building facing the parking lot,
which does not comply with this requirement. Staff is recommending that another
entrance oriented toward W. 2nd Street be added where the pop-out is currently
shown on the west elevation, to comply with this requirement. This would create a
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central access point to the building for pedestrian access from the sidewalk along
Cherry Lane and the rear parking area. [The entrance on the rear may be removed
as long as a similar design feature remains in place of the door, or the entrance
may remain as a secondary access to the building (see 2.a. below).)
b. Second story uses, not associated with the ground floor use, must have their primary
entrances on the street side; a secondary entrance/exit may be located on the rear.
Only one use is proposed for this building. (See 2.a. above.)
c. Off-street parking, driveways, and other vehicular. circulation shall not be placed
between the building and the street. The off-street parking and driveway for this site
is proposed at the rear of the building, in compliance with this requirement.
d. Service areas for new buildings will be located at the rear including loading,
recycling, garbage, meters, mechanical equipment, etc. Service areas will be screened
from view to the height of the equipment with decorative walls compatible with the
building facade if visible from the street. An A/C unit is shown on the site plan on
the east side of the building surrounded by a 4 foot tall fence. Staff is
recommending that the A/C unit be allowed on the east side of the structure as
proposed, instead of the rear as required, provided that the fence be constructed of
stucco and/or cultured stone to match the materials proposed on the building, as
required by #4c below. Trash will be taken to the curb; a dumpster is not proposed
on the site.
e. Rooftop mechanical equipment must be screened to the height of the equipment with
allowable exterior materials. Per the applicant, no rooftop mechanical equipment is
proposed.
3. Building Height and Form: All development in the Downtown District shall meet the
following limits of height and form:
a. Height:
i. Minimum height at street-side fagade: 2 stories/40 feet
ii. Maximum height at street-side facade: 3 stories/60 feet
iii. Maximum height at 10 feet behind street-side facade: 4 stories/75 feet
The building is proposed to be a 26'6" tall (to ridge) 2-story building, which
complies with the minimum and maximum height requirements.
b. Form:
i. Street-side facades must include a parapet whether a flat roof or pitched roof is
used. The roof of the proposed structure does not have a parapet; the
building is proposed to have a pitched roof only, which does not comply with
this requirement. Staff is not recommending that the applicant be required to
provide a parapet on the proposed structure because of the property's
location on Cherry Lane (an arterial street) and the periphery of the Old
Town District. Further, the proposed elevations are more compatible with
adjacent structures.
ii. Facades stepped back 10 feet or more may have a shaped roof profile without a
parapet, but must not exceed height limit. The second story is stepped back
from the first floor facade, however it is not stepped back 10 feet or more. (See
3. b. i above.)
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iii. Form may include corner elements at street intersections only, such as towers,
projecting bays, etc. but must not exceed height limit. The site is located at the
intersection of W. 2"d Street and Cherry Lane; however, corner elements are
not proposed or required.
iv. Ground level building corners, on corner lots only, may be chaffered a
distance of 10 feet maximum from the corner property line for corner entries. A
chamfered corner entry is not proposed.
v. Balconies and bay windows may project beyond the facade up to 6 feet if at
least 15 feet above ground. There are no balconies or bay windows proposed
on the second story.
4. Fagade Treatment, Entrances, Roofs: All developments in the Downtown District will
meet the following requirements for facade treatments:
a. First floor street facing facades: Facades must contain no less than 50% glass.
Storefronts must follow the proportioning system (All first floor street-facing facades
must be constructed such that storefronts can be added to allow flexibility of use over
time.) Glass must be clear with no tinting or reflectivity. Window frames must be
recessed from the face of the finished wall a minimum of 4 inches. Non-glass
materials may be one or a combination of the following materials: stone or brick
masonry, tile, or stucco (concrete masonry is prohibited). Paneled painted wood may
be used within the storefront if detailed in a historically compatible manner. Active
doors are recommended approximately every 25 feet or as close as feasible for the
project. Window headers and sills are encouraged. Belt coursing at 12 feet to 20 feet
above the ground is encouraged, especially if matching an adjacent building.) The
elevations facing W. 2"d Street and Cherry Lane depict less than SO% glass, which
does not comply with this requirement. Stucco is proposed on the wall surfaces
with cultured stone accents, which complies with this requirement. The building is
proposed to only house one tenant; thus, additional storefronts and doors are not
planned to be added in the future. Because the applicant is proposing attractive
building elevations with ample windows (approximately IO% on W. 2"d Street and
40% on Cherry), Staff is not recommending that the applicant be required to add
additional windows/glass to total SO% of the street facing facades. Staff believes
that this percentage fts into the existing character of the buildings in the area.
b. Street-facing facades above first floor: Street-facing facades above the first floor shall
have no less than 20% glass. Windows shall be vertical in proportion and frames
recessed from the face of the finished wall be a minimum of 4 inches. Acceptable
wall materials include stone or brick masonry, tile, and stucco (concrete masonry is
prohibited). The 2"d story facade facing Cherry Lane depicts more than 20% glass,
which complies with this requirement; however the smaller windows that are
grouped in three's are horizontal in proportion instead of vertical; the applicant
should consider other design options to possibly comply with this requirement. The
2"d story facade facing W. 2"d Street has no windows; however it is stepped back
approximately 25 feet from the west first floor facade. For this reason and because
there is an existing mature tree on the west side of the building that would block
the view of any windows from 2"d Street, Staff is not recommending that windows
be provided on the 2nd story of the west elevation.
c. Screening: On grade screen walls shall be constructed of materials similar to those of
the building facade if visible from the street. Roof-top screening materials shall be
compatible with building facade materials. Staff is recommending that the 4 foot tall
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fence proposed around the A/C unit on the east side of the building be constructed
of stucco and/or cultured stone to comply with this requirement as it is visible from
Cherry Lane. No rooftop mechanical equipment is proposed.
d. Parapets: Parapets are required and must have a shaped cap of no less than 6 inches
vertical, projecting no less than 1 inch horizontal. Decorative elements of parapets
may exceed height limits by 4 feet maximum, and are restricted to 50% of the parapet
length. Parapets are not proposed on the building and Staff is not recommending
that they be provided (see #3.b above).
e. Projecting cornices: Projecting cornices, if used, must be consistent or compatible
with historic structures of the turn of the 20"' century. Cornices are not proposed and
are not required.
f. Awnings: Retractable fabric awnings or permanent canopies for sun protection and
the creation of protected sidewalk space are encouraged. Temporary and permanent
awnings of plastic fabric are not allowed. Awnings are not proposed and are not
required.
5. Mid-Block Pedestrian Pathways: All developments in the Downtown District will meet
the following requirements for mid-block pedestrian pathways, if those pathways are
deemed necessary by the applicant/owner. Amid-block pedestrian pathway is not
proposed by the applicant. Staff does not believe that one is necessary or feasible in this
area because of the existing residential neighborhood and zoning to the south.
6. Streetscape Design: Note: Streetscape Designs in the Downtown District are in the
process of being developed in conjunction with Ada County Highway District. Until
specific new streetscape .standards are developed, streets and sidewalks shall be built to
be compatible with streetscape improvement built in 1991-1993, and as specified by
ACRD.
7. Landscaping: Until specific new streetscape standards are developed, streets and
sidewalks shall be built to be compatible with streetscape improvement built in 1991-
1993, and as specified by ACHD. Currently there are no adopted plans for detached
sidewalks along the adjacent streets and therefore, there are no street landscaping
requirements in Old Town. Surface parking lots shall be required to be screened at
the street side with minimum 3 foot high hedges, fences, or walls. Additional
plantings, such as Class I trees, flowers and/or smaller shrubs may also be included.
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8. Parking: No off-street parking is required. If off-street parking is provided, the applicant
shall provide accessible spaces as per federal accessibility standards and the standards for
parking stall size in UDC Table 11-3C-5. Off-street parking is allowed only at the rear of
buildings not visible from streets and in parking structures. Off-street parking, at the rear
of the building, is depicted on the site in compliance with the dimensional standards in
UDC 11-3C-S.
Building Elevations: Building elevations for the proposed building were submitted with this
application, prepared by James Gipson Associates, dated 10/29/07, labeled as Sheet 3, and are
included as Exhibit A.3. Exterior materials are proposed to be stucco wall finish with wainscot
and cultured stone accents, and architectural fiberglass shingle roof; soffit, fascia, and trim are to
be stucco, per the applicant's narrative submitted with the application. Because the design
guidelines require the main building entrance to face the street, Staff is recommending that
the main building entrance be located on the west side of the building and that minimum 5-
foot wide sidewalks be provided to this entrance from the sidewalk along Cherry Lane and
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the parking area. For aesthetic reasons, Staff is also recommending that a design feature,
similar to that shown on the south elevation (roofline and pop-out with stone accents) where
the rear door is proposed, be provided on the north elevation. This design feature is not
required to have an entry but should incorporate the business sign. Staff is generally
supportive of the elevations proposed by the applicant, with the recommendations included in
Exhibit B, as they meet the height and story requirements, and other design guidelines of the O-T
district. The proposed building shall be constructed in accordance with the elevations shown in
Exhibit A.3, the conditions of approval in Exhibit B, and design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-
19C as detailed above.
Access: Access to the site is depicted on the site/landscape plan from a driveway connection to
W 2"d Street, a public street. This driveway does not stub to the property to the east and is the
only access point proposed to this site. Per requirement of the Development Agreement, cross-
access is required to be provided to the property to the east for future interconnectivity
between the sites. The site/landscape plan should be revised accordingly. Direct access to
Cherry Lane is prohibited
Parking: In traditional neighborhood districts, one off-street parking space is required per 500
square feet of gross floor area, per UDC 11-3C-6B. Based on the proposed 3,551 square foot
medical office building, 7 parking stalls are required for this business. Ten stalls (including 2
compact stalls and 1 handicap accessible stall) are provided, which exceeds the number required.
Compact stalls are discouraged but may be used for any parking above the number of required
parking spaces. Staff is recommending that one of the compact stalls be removed to allow
room to widen the planter island on the west end of the parking area where the existing tree
is to allow the tree to remain. Staff is also recommending that the planter on the east end of
the row of parking be reduced in width to a minimum of 5 feet (measured inside curbs) to
allow more room for parking; a minimum of 10 parking stalls should be maintained. The
applicant has indicated in their narrative that additional parking stalls appear to be available on
the adjacent church site. Additional parking spaces are not required by the City. If the applicant
proposes to use these spaces for overflow parking, an agreement to use these spaces should be
negotiated with the church. A bicycle rack is required to be installed on the site that is capable of
holding a minimum of 1 bicycle and should comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-SC.
A bicycle rack is depicted on the site plan, which complies with this requirement.
Landscaping: There are 5 existing mature trees on this site; one of those is dead, two others are
proposed to be removed. One of the trees proposed to be removed is located within the driveway
to the parking area, and the other is located within the proposed planter at the west end of the row
of parking on the south side of the building. Staff is recommending the planter on the west end
of the row of parking be widened to accommodate the existing tree and that this tree not be
removed. Elroy Huff, Parks Department visited the site and submitted a letter pertaining to
mitigation required for removal of existing healthy trees on the site. The applicant has not
addressed how they intent to mitigate for the existing healthy trees on-site that are proposed
to be removed; this shall be addressed with submittal of the Certificate of Zoning
Compliance application. Staff is recommending that the planter on the east end of the row
of parking be reduced in width to a minimum of 5 feet (measured inside curbs) to allow for
additional parking area. Street buffers and buffers to adjoining uses are not required in the O-T
district. However a 5-foot wide buffer is required along the south property boundary
adjacent to the parking area; a 4-foot wide buffer is currently shown to the south. There is
also a landscape strip shown adjacent to the parking area along the east property boundary, which
must be removed to allow for cross-access with the property to the east, per requirement of the
Development Agreement.
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ACRD Right-of--Way: ACRD is requiring 60 feet of right-of--way from the centerline of Cherry
Lane and 25 feet from the centerline of W. 2"d Street. The applicant complies with the ROW
requirement on W. 2"d Street. The applicant states that the front of the building is depicted at
the correct setback to allow for the required ROW on Cherry Lane; however, the scale of
the centerline is not depicted correctly oa the site plan. Because the site plan does not
comply with all dimensional standards pertaining to: perimeter buffer to the south, drive
aisle width and sidewalk widths on the south side of the building, and because the building
cannot be shifted closer to Cherry Lane for ROW reasons, the width of the building will
have to be reduced.
Site/Landscape Plan: Staff has reviewed the site/landscape plan, prepared by James Gipson
Associates, dated 10/29/07, labeled as Sheet 1, submitted with this application and found the
following items need to be shown on a revised plan:
• All parking stalls adjacent to the sidewalk around the building shall be provided with a
substantial wheel restraint to prevent cars from overhanging beyond the designated
parking stall dimensions, per UDC 11-3C-SB3 or the sidewalk should be widened to 7-
foot to allow for vehicle overhang and the parking stalls should be reduced in length to 17
feet.
• The perimeter landscape buffer adjacent to the parking area on the south boundary shall
be widened to a minimum of 5 feet (measured inside curbs), per UDC 11-3B-8Cla.
• The parking lot shall be screened at the street side on W. 2"d Street with minimum 3 foot
high hedges, fences, or walls, per the DMDG. Additional plantings, such as Class I trees,
flowers and/or smaller shrubs may also be included.
• The two-way drive aisle adjacent to the parking stalls on the south side of the building is
required to be a minimum of 25-feet in width, per UDC Table 11-3C-5.
• Retain the existing tree in the planter on the west end of the row of parking on the south
side of the building and widen the planter to allow sufficient room for the tree.
• Compact stalls are discouraged but may be used for any parking above the number of
required parking spaces, per UDC 11-3C-SA6. Maintain a minimum of 10 parking stalls
on this site, as proposed.
• Provide a minimum 5-foot wide sidewalk from the sidewalk along Cherry Lane and the
parking area to the main building entrance required on the west side of the building.
• Widen the sidewalk on the south side of the building to a minimum 5 feet, per UDC 11-
3A-17A.
• Depict the screening material as stucco and/or cultured stone on the fence surrounding
the A/C unit on the east side of the building.
• Remove the landscape buffer depicted on the site plan along the east property boundary
adjacent to the parking area, and construct a driveway with cross-access to the property to
the east.
• Depict correct scale of the distance from centerline of Cherry Lane and W. 2"d Street.
• Provide mitigation for existing healthy trees on-site that are removed. Protect the existing
trees that are to remain.
• A minimum 5-foot wide sidewalk is required along W. 2"d Street; depict correct
dimension of sidewalk on plan.
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NOTE: THE APPLICANT SHOULD SUBMIT A REVISED SITE/LANDSCAPE PLAN
AND BUILDING ELEVATIONS WITH THE AFOREMENTIONED REVISIONS, PRIOR
TO THE COMMISSION MEETING.
Hours of Operation: The hours of operation for the proposed medical office are from 8 a.m. to
6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC): A CZC application is required to be submitted to the
Planning Department for approval prior to issuance of building permits for the proposed building
on this site. The applicant should submit revised plans that comply with the conditions of
approval listed in Exhibit B of this staff report, with the CZC application. All improvements
must be installed prior to occupancy.
b. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of CUP-07-022 for the proposed
medical office (healthcare service) in the 0-T zone that does not meet all of the criteria of
the DMDG, as presented in the Staff Report for the hearing date of January 17, 2008, based
on the Findings of Fact as listed in Exhibit C and subject to the conditions of approval listed
in Exhibit B.
11. EXHIBITS
A. Drawings
1. Vicinity/Zoning Map
2. Site/Landscape Plan (prepared by James Gipson Associates, dated 10/29/07, labeled Sheet 1)
3. Building Elevations (prepared by James Gipson Associates, dated 10/29/07, labeled Sheet 3)
B. Conditions of Approval
1. Planning Department
2. Public Works Department
3. Fire Department
4. Police Department
5. Parks Department
6. Sanitary Service Company
7. Ada County Highway District
8. Idaho Transportation Department
C. Required Findings from the Unified Development Code
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 17, 2008
B. Conditions of Approval
1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1.1 The site/landscape plan, prepared by James Gipson Associates, shall be revised per the conditions
listed below. The Applicant shall comply with all previous conditions of approval associated with
this site (RZ-04-010 and Development Agreement). The applicant shall revise the site plan as
follows:
a. All parking stalls adjacent to the sidewalk around the building shall be provided with a
substantial wheel restraint to prevent cars from overhanging beyond the designated parking
stall dimensions, per iJDC 11-3C-SB3 or the sidewalk should be widened to 7-foot to allow
for vehicle overhang and the parking stalls should be reduced in length to 17 feet.
b. The perimeter landscape buffer adjacent to the parking/drive aisle area on the south boundary
shall. be widened to a minimum of 5 feet (measured inside curbs), per UDC 11-3B-8C 1 a.
c. The parking lot shall be screened at the street side on W. 2"d Street with minimum 3 foot high
hedges, fences, or walls, per the DMDG.
d. The two-way drive aisle adjacent to the parking stalls on the south side of the building is
required to be a minimum of 25-feet in width, per UDC Table 11-3C-5.
e. Retain the existing tree in the planter on the west end of the row of parking on the south side
of the building and widen the planter to allow sufficient room for the tree. The planter on the
east end of the row of parking may be reduced to a minimum S feet in width (measured inside
curbs) to allow for more parking area.
£ Compact stalls are discouraged but may be used for any parking above the number of
required parking spaces, per UDC 11-3C-SA6. Provide at least 10 parking stalls on site, as
proposed.
g. Provide a building entrance on the west end of the building where the elevations depict apop-
out design feature and window.
h. Provide a minimum 5-foot wide sidewalk from the sidewalk along Cherry Lane and the
parking area to the main building entrance required on the west side of the building.
i. Widen the sidewalk on the south side of the building to a minimum 5 feet, per UDC 11-3A-
17A.
j. Depict the screening material as stucco and/or cultured stone on the fence surrounding the
A/C unit on the east side of the building, per the DMDG.
k. Remove the landscape buffer depicted on the site plan along the east property boundary
adjacent to the parking area and construct across-access driveway with the property to the
east.
1. Depict correct scale of the distance from centerline of Cherry Lane and W. 2"d Street.
m. Provide mitigation for existing healthy trees on-.site that are proposed to be removed. Protect
the trees that are to remain.
n. A minimum 5-foot wide sidewalk is required along W. 2"d Street; depict correct dimension of
sidewalk on plan.
1.2 The building elevations, prepared by James Gipson Associates, dated 10/29/07, are approved with
the following modifications:
Exhibit B Page 1
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 17, 2008
a. Depict the main building entrance on the west end of the building oriented toward W. 2nd
Street where the elevations currently depict apop-out design feature and window; replace the
window with a door (per requirement of the DMDG). A secondary entrance may be provided
at the rear of the building facing the parking lot as currently shown. If the entrance at the rear
of the building is removed, a design feature (i.e. window) shall be added in place of the door.
b. Depict a design feature on the north elevation at the west corner similar to that shown on the
south elevation (roofline and pop-out with stone accents) where the rear door is proposed.
This design feature is not required to have an entry but should incorporate the business sign.
c. The building elevations submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall
substantially comply with the elevations depicted in Exhibit A.3, with the aforementioned
modifications.
1.3 Cross-access shall be provided to the property to the east at 1649 W. 151 Street, per requirement of
the Development Agreement. A recorded cross-access easement shall be submitted with the
Certificate of Zoning Compliance application for the proposed building.
1.4 Direct vehicular access to Cherry Lane is prohibited.
1.5 The applicant shall submit a Certificate of Zoning Compliance application with revised plans that
comply with the conditions of approval listed herein, prior to issuance of building permits for the
proposed building.
1.6 Al'1 required improvements must be complete prior to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy for the
proposed development. A temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be obtained by providing
surety to the City in the form of a letter of credit or cash in the amount of 110% of the cost of the
required improvements (including paving, striping, landscaping, and irrigation). A bid must
accompany any request for temporary occupancy.
1.7 No new signs are approved with this CUP application. All business signs require a separate sign
permit in compliance with the sign ordinance (UDC 11-3D).
1.8 The Applicant shall have a maximum of 18 months to commence the use as permitted in accord
with the conditions of approval listed above. If the business has not begun within 18 months of
approval, a new conditional use permit must be obtained prior to operation.
2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2.1 The applicant shall provide a 20-foot common lot for all public water/sewer mains outside of
public right of way. The common lot shall be covered with a blanket easement to the City of
Meridian.
2.2 The applicant shall provide a 20-foot easement for all public water/sewer mains outside of public
right of way (include all water services and hydrants). The easements shall not be dedicated via
the plat. The description shall be consistent with the graphically depicted easements on the plat
but be recorded as a separate document using the City of Meridian's standard forms. Submit an
executed easement (on the form available from Public Works), a legal description, which must
include the area of the easement (marked EXHIBIT A) and an 81/2" x 11" map with bearings and
distances (marked EXHIBIT B) for review. Both exhibits must be sealed, signed and dated by a
Professional Land Surveyor. DO NOT RECORD. Add a note to the plat referencing this
document.
2.3 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water (MCC 12-13-8.3). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or
well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, asingle-point
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 17, 2008
connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized,
the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to
signature on the final plat by the City Engineer.
2.4 Any existing domestic well system within this project shall be removed from domestic service per
City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8 contact the City of Meridian Engineering Department at
(208)898-5500 for inspections of disconnection of services. Wells may be used for non-domestic
purposes such as landscape irrigation if approved by Idaho Department of Water Resources
Contact Robert B. Whitney at (208)334-2190.
2.5 Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City
Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. Contact Central District Health for abandonment procedures
and inspections (208)375-5211.
2.6 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all uncompleted
fencing, landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc.,
2.7 All development improvements, including but not limited to sewer, fencing, micro-paths,
pressurized irrigation and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining
certificates of occupancy.
2.8 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process prior to obtaining certificates of
occupancy.
2.9 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
2.10 All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-12-3H.
2.11 Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building
pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
2.12 The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of
3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom
elevation of the crawl spaces of building is at least 1-foot above.
2.13 The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or drainage
facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation district or the
ACRD. The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have been installed in
accordance with the approved design plans. This certification will be required before a certificate
of occupancy is issued for any structures within the project.
2.14 At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings
per the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and
approved prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the
project.
3. FIRE DEPARTMENT
3.1 Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian Fire Department and
water quality by the Meridian Water Department for bacteria testing.
3.2 Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 '/z" outlet face the main street or parking lot aisle.
b. The Fire hydrant shall not face a street which does not have addresses on it.
c. Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works specifications.
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 17, 2008
d. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on corners when spacing permits.
e. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'.
f. Fire hydrants shall be place 18" above finish grade.
g. Fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of the IFC Section 509.5.
h. Show all proposed or existing hydrants for all new construction or additions to existing
buildings within 1,000 feet of the project.
3.3 All entrance and internal roads and alleys shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside
radius.
3.4 Operational fire hydrants, temporary or permanent street signs and access roads with an all
weather surface are required before combustible construction is brought on site.
3.5 Commercial and office occupancies will require afire-flow consistent with the International Fire
Code to service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall be placed per Appendix D.
3.6 Maintain a separation of 5' from the building to the dumpster enclosure.
3.7 The Fire Dept. has concerns about the addressing of the existing house and the address being visible
from the street which the project is addressed off of. Please contact the Addressing Specialist at
898-5500 to address this concern prior to the public hearing. (This property will need to be
addressed off of W. 2"d Street.)
3.8 Provide exterior egress lighting as required by the International Building & Fire Codes.
3.9 Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the
jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as
measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants
and mains shall be provided where required by the code official. For buildings equipped throughout
with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or
903.3.1.2 the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183).
a. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183
m).
b. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet
(183 m).
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
4.1 The proposed development and/or plat do not offer natural surveillance opportunities of the
public areas. Prior to the next public hearing, the applicant shall meet with the Police Chief and/or
Planning Staff to discuss features that increase visibility, including but not limited to: doors and
windows that look out on the public areas, front porches, and adequate nighttime lighting. The
site plan and/or landscaping plan shall be revised in accord with those discussions.
4.2 The proposed development shall limit landscaping shrubs and bushes to species that do not
exceed two feet in height. Trees shall have a canopy of no less than six feet.
5. PARKS DEPARTMENT
5.1 The Parks Department did not submit comments on this application.
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 17, 2008
6. SANITARY SERVICES COMPANY
6.1 Please contact Bill Gregory at SSC (888-3999) for detailed review of your proposal prior to the
public hearing. There is a concern that the required modifications may significantly impact your
site design and may require a revised site plan. If the site plan is revised, contact the planner
assigned to the project immediately to discuss the changes and how to proceed with the revised
site plan.
7. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT
7.1 SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
7.1.1 Construct W. 2"d Street abutting the site to one-half of a 36-foot street section with vertical curb,
gutter, and 5-foot concrete sidewalk.
7.1.2 The applicant will be required to dedicate 60-feet ofright-of--way from the centerline of W.
Cherry Lane abutting the parcel. The right-of--way purchase and sale agreement and deed must be
completed and signed by the applicant prior to scheduling the fmal plat for signature by the
ACHD Commission or prior to issuance of a building permit (or other required permits),
whichever occurs first. Allow up to 30 business days to process the right-of--way dedication after
receipt of all requested material. The District will purchase the right-of--way which is in addition
to existing right-of--way from available Corridor Preservation Funds.
7.1.3 Construct a driveway intersecting W. 2"d Street as proposed. Pave the driveway to its full width
and at least 30-feet into the site from the edge of pavement of W. 2"d Street.
7.1.4 Close the existing curb cut intersecting W. Cherry Lane to match existing improvements.
7.1.5 Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
7.2 STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
7.2.1 Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of--way.
7.2.2 Private sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within any ACRD roadway or
right-of--way.
7.2.3 All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be
borne by the developer.
7.2.4 Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that maybe damaged during the
construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file
number) for details.
7.2.5 Comply with the District's Tree Planter Width Interim Policy.
7.2.6 Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing
by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file numbers) for
details.
7.2.7 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.
7.2.8 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.
7.2.9 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.
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 17, 2008
7.2.10 Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction. The assessed
impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is in effect at that time.
7.2.11 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 (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days
prior to breaking ground within ACRD right-of--way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic
Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACRD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during
any phase of construction.
7.2.12 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.
7.2.13 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.
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 17, 2008
C. Required Conditional Use Permit Findings from UDC
The Commission shall base its determination on the Conditional Use Permit request upon the
following:
1. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the dimensional
and development regulations in the district in which the use is located.
The existing site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use, including the additional right-
of-way needed for the future expansion of Cherry Lane. However, the site and proposed structure
do not comply with all of the development regulations of the O-T zoning district noted in the
Downtown Meridian Design Guidelines (DMDG). For this reason, a CUP is requested as required
by UDC 11-2D-4D.3 for applications that do not meet the criteria of the DMDG. See analysis in
Section 10 for more information on specific guidelines that the applicant cannot comply with.
Off-street parking is required at the ratio of one space per 500 square feet of gross floor area in
commercial districts (UDC 11-3C-6). Seven off-street parking stalls are required for this site
based on the total square footage of the building; ten are provided. The applicant complies with
this requirement.
Staff recommends the Commission rely on Staff's analysis and any oral or written public
testimony provided when determining if this site is large enough to accommodate the proposed
use.
2. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in
accord with the requirements of this Title.
Staff finds that the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation for this property is
Old Town. The property is currently zoned O-T, which complies this designation. The proposed
use is generally harmonious with the requirements of the UDC (See Sections 8 and 10 above for
more information regarding the requirements for this use).
3. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance will be compatible with other
uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the general
vicinity and that such use will not adversely change the essential character of the same area.
Staff finds that, if the Applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this report, the operation
of the proposed use should be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood and with
the existing and intended character of the area. Further, Staff believes that the proposed use will
not adversely change the essential character of the area.
4. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed, will not
adversely affect other property in the vicinity.
Staff fmds that, if the Applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this report, the proposed
use will not adversely affect other property in the area. The Commission should rely upon any
public testimony provided to determine if the development will adversely affect the other
property in the vicinity.
5. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services
such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures,
refuse disposal, water, and sewer.
Staff finds that the site will be adequately served by the previously mentioned public facilities
and services.
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 17, 2008
6. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional costs for public facilities and
services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
If approved, the Applicant will be financing any improvements required for development. Staff
finds there will not be excessive additional requirements at public cost and that the proposed use
will not be detrimental to the community's economic welfare.
7. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes, materials, equipment and
conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general
welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors.
Staff recognizes that traffic and noise is a concern; however, Staff does not believe that the
amount generated by the proposed new use of the property will be detrimental to any persons,
property, or the general welfare of the public. Staff does not anticipate the proposed use will
create excessive noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors.
8. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic,
or historic feature considered to be of major importance.
Staff finds that there should not be any health, safety or environmental problems associated with
the proposed use that should be brought to the Commission's attention. Staff finds that the
proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of any natural, scenic, or historic
feature of major importance.
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