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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindingsCFacts and Findings: A. General Information Owner -Idaho Youth Ranch Inc. Applicant -Idaho Youth Ranch Inc. O-T -Existing zoning 1.34 -Acres n/a -Square feet of proposed building 12,400 -Square feet of existing building (Food Town) 0 -Total lineal feet of proposed public streets 268 -Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) West Ada County -Impact Fee Benefit Zone Western Cities -Impact Fee Assessment District Kind treet Local street with no pathway designation No traffic count available 150-feet of frontage on the north parcel and 300-feet of frontage on the south parcel 58-feet existing right-of--way (29-feet from the ultimate street centerline) No additional right-of--way required King Street is improved with 35-feet of pavement with sidewalk abutting the building on the south parcel (not within the right-of--way) and no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the parcel to the north of King Street. F,. 1st Street Minor arterial with a bike route designation Traffic count 20,359 on 3/23/95 126-feet of frontage on the south parcel with approximately 75-feet of frontage on the north 80-feet existing right-of--way (40-feet from the ultimate street centerline) No additional right-of--way required E. 1st. Street is improved with 3 lanes with curb, gutter and sidewalk abutting the two parcels . B. Utility street cuts in the new pavement on East 1st Street are not allowed unless approved in writing by the District. Contact Construction Services at 345-7667 (with file numbers) for details. C. District policy requires the applicant to construct curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk and pavement widening to a 41-foot street section on King Street abutting the MCU2596.WPD .Page 2 parcels (approximately 300-feet on the south parcel and 150-feet on the north parcel) prior to issuance of any required permits or District approval of a final plat,. whichever occurs first. D. District policy states that direct access to arterials and collectors is normally restricted. There is an existing 40-foot wide curb. cut on East 1st Street, located 83-feet south of King Street. The driveway does not meet the District's separation requirement of 220-feet for access to E. 1st Street from King Street. There is an existing driveway on King Street, located 15-feet west of the back of curb on E. 1st Street; this driveway does not meet the District's required separation of 50-feet. The existing driveways on E. 1st Street and King Street serve the existing fuel pumps between E. 1st Street and the existing building. If the two driveways that are not in compliance with District policy were removed, the fuel pumps would not be accessible. Staff recommends a variance of District policy of the required driveway offsets, if the driveways are modified as follows: the applicant should reconstruct the curb cut on E. 1st Street as a 20-foot wide curb return approach restricted to entrance-only, and the applicant should construct a 20-foot wide curb cut on King Street located as far from E. 1st Street as possible (approximately 20-feet west of the back of curb on E. 1st Street) restricted to exit- only. Additional access to the southern parcel can be provided by the alley on the southern parcel's south boundary and further west on King Street. District policy allows access to the alley and King Street a minimum of 50-feet from East 1st Street with a minimum of 50-feet of separation between driveways on King Street. E. There is an existing 27-foot curb cut on the northern parcel on E. 1st Street, located 28-feet north of King Street. The driveway does not meet the District's separation requirement of 220-feet for access to E. 1st Street from King Street. District policy requires the applicant to replace this curb cut with curb, gutter, and sidewalk to match the existing improvements on E. 1st Street. Access to the northern parcel can be provided by King Street. District policy allows access to King Street a minimum of 50-feet from East 1st Street with a minimum of 50-feet of separation between driveways. F. Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. The District requires driv~:ways to be paved to their full required width of 24 to 30-feet wide and to a point 30-feet beyond the edge of pavement. G. The existing transportation system will be adequate to accommodate the additional traffic generated by this proposed development with the requirements outlined within this report. H. This application is scheduled for a public hearing by the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission on September 10, 1996. The following requirements are provided as conditions 'for approval: MCU2596.WPD Page 3 Site Specific Requirements: Northwest Parcel: 1. Replace the existing 27-foot wide curb cut on the northern parcel on East 1st Street with standard curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk to match existing improveme~. 2. Construct standard vertical curb, gutter, 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk and match paving on King Street abutting the parcel. Improvements shall be constructed to one-half of a 41-foot street section. 3. Eliminate the perpendicular parking proposed on the north side of King Street. The applicant may construct 24 to 30-foot wide curb cuts if they. are located a minimum of 50-feet west of East 1st Street and separated 50-feet from any existing or planned driveways on either side of King Street (this includes the driveway listed in (10.) below) as measured from near edge to near edge. 4. Direct lot or parcel access to E. 1st Street is prohibited. 5. Pave all driveways their full required width of 24 to 30-feet wide and to a point 30-feet beyond the edge of pavement. Southwest Parcel: 6. Reconstruct the existing 40-foot wide curb cut on E. 1st Street as a 20-foot wide curb return approach. This driveway shall be restricted to entering vehicles only with appropriate signage. 7. Pave the alley abutting the site's south boundary its full required width of 17-feet abutting the parcel (300-feet). 8. Construct standard vertical curb, gutter, 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk and match paving on King Street abutting the parcel. Improvements shall be constructed to one-half of a 41-foot street section. 9. The existing driveway on the south side of King Street, located approximately 15-feet west of E. 1st. Street shall be approved as proposed provided the applicant reconstmct the driveway as a 20-foot wide curb cut, restricted to exiting vehicles only with appropriate signage. 10. Construct a 24 to 30-foot wide curb cut on King Street, as proposed, located approximately 185-feet west of E. 1st. Street. 11. Pave all driveways their full required width of 24 to 30-feet wide to a point 30-feet beyond the edge of pavement. MCU2596. WPD Page 4 12. Other than the approved entrance-only curb cut on E. 1st Street, direct lot or parcel access to E. 1st. Street is prohibited. Standard Requirements: A request for modification, variance or waiver of any requirement or policy outlined herein shall be made in writing to the ACHD Development Services Supervisor. The request shall cnarifirally ;r~anr;fv each rern,;rPmenr to he reconsidered and include a written explanation c ACHD ommission action. Those items shall be rescheduled for discussion with the Commission on the next available meeting agenda., Requests submitted to the District after 9:00 a.m. on the day scheduled for Commission action do not provide sufficient time for District staff to remove the item from the consent agenda and report to the Commission regarding the requested modification, variance or waiver. Those items will be acted on by the Commission unless removed from the agenda by the Commission. 2. After ACHD Commission action, any request for reconsideration of the Commission's action shall be made in writing to the Development Services Supervisor within two days of the action and shall include a minimum fee of $110.00. The request for reconsideration shall ifi ide~ifY each reauirement to be reconsidered and include written documentati~ of data that ~=gas not available to the Commission at the time of its original decision. The request for reconsideration will be heard by the District Commission at the next regular meeting of the Commission. If the Commission agrees to reconsider the action, the applicant will be notified of the date and time of the Commission meeting at which the reconsideration will be heard. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance with Ordinance #188, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinar.~e. 4. 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 ACRD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. 5. 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. 6. 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. MCU2596. WPD Page ~ 7. 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. 8. 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 awaiver/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. Conclusion of Law: ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an undue burden on the existing vehicular and pedestrian transportation system within the vicinity impacted by the proposed development. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact the Development Services Division at 345-7662. 4nhmittPd bx• DatP of Commission Action: SEP 11 1996 MCU2596.WPD Page 6 ~~~ \:, ~`. `~' :, w' BEFORE THE MERIDIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THRIFT STORE .AND FARMERS' MARKET IDAHO YOUTH RANCH, INC. EAST FIRST AND KING STREET FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS The above entitled matter having come on for public hearing September 16, 1996, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m., a Petitioner's representative not appearing due to health reasons, and the Planning and Zoning Director, Shari Stiles, presenting the Application, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Meridian having duly considered the evidence and the matter makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That a notice of a public hearing on the Conditional Use Permit was published for two (2) consecutive weeks prior to the public hearing scheduled for September 16, 1996, the first publication of which was fifteen (15) days prior to said hearing; that the matter was duly considered at the September 16, 1996, hearing; that the public was given full opportunity to express comments and submit evidence; and that copies of all notices were available to newspaper, radio and television stations. _ 2. That this property is located within the City of Meridian and the Applicant, Idaho Youth Ranch, Inc. is the owner of the property; that the property is described in the application which FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW -.IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 1 description is incorporated herein. 3. That the property is zoned Old Town, which requires a conditional use permit for the operation of a.thrift store and farmers market. 4. That the Old Town District is described in the Zoning Ordinance, 11-2-408 B. 12. as follows: jOTI Old Town District: The purpose of the (OT) District is to accommodate and encourage further expansion of the historical :core of the community; to delineate a centralized activity center and to encourage its remmewal, revitalization and growth as the public, and quasi- public, cultural, financial and recreational center of the City. A variety of these uses integrated with general business, medium-high to high density residential, and other related uses is encouraged in an effort to provide the appropriate mix of activities necessary to establish a truly urban City Center. The District shall be served by Municipal Water and Sewer systems of the City of Meridian. Development in this district must give attention to the handling of high volumes of traffic, adequate parking, and pedestrian movement, and provide strip commercial development, and must be approved as a conditional use, unless otherwise permitted. 5. That the uses proposed by Applicant is a specifically allowed conditional use as retail stores in the Zoning Schedule of Use Control, 11-2-409. 6. That the property had been the Foodtown Grocery Store, flower shop and gasoline distributor and is currently vacant. 7. That sewer and water is available to the property. 8. That the Applicant stated in the Application that the building is in need of some cleaning up, some minor repair to the concrete block, and painting; that landscaping with underground sprinklers, planters and asphalt and new sign will be completed FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 2 prior to opening; that the Applicant agrees to pay any additional fees regarding trash, sewer, or water; that the Farmer's Market agrees to pay their portion for trash, sewer and water for their lot. 9. That Ms. Stiles, presented the application to the Commission and stated that the Applicant has submitted a straight forward project; that they are adding the parking and .some landscaping that hasn't existed at the site before; that the Ada County Highway District has placed some restrictions on "in and out" traffic because the Applicant plans to still use the existing pumps as part of their program plus probably open them to the public; that to the north of King Street, adjacent to this parcel, will be Hill's Farmers' Market; that the Applicant has agreed to staff's conditions and has agreed to be responsible for the roadway improvements and landscaping improvements that are a part of Hill's Farmers' Market; that the tanks have been tested and are planned to be used by the Idaho Yoi3th Ranch; that the City will request ~. letter from the Health and Welfare or appropriate agency for approval to leave the tanks in place; that Hill's Farmers' Market is planning to erect on the parking lot adjacent to this parcel a building which is nort-~z of Ring Street, hook up to sewer and waaer and have their own parking lot; that at this time it is not known if the Applicant is planning to use the existing sign, however, for Hill's Farmers' Market and Mr. Hill's use of A frame signs, the City's expectations will be made known; that Mr. Hill is intending FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 3 to move the existing building from Fairview Avenue to the Ring Street location; that the building inspector will inspect the building and make sure that it is up to Code before an occupancy permit is obtained. 10. That Ms. Stiles added that the Idaho Youth Ranch agreed to let Mr. Hill come in as part of their conditional use permit to save Mr. Hill some money; that staff comments require that a 20 foot landscape strip on the Hill parcel and because of the use of the tanks by the Idaho Youth Ranch, they would have to meet the tree and landscaping requirements. 11. That the Meridian Planning and Zoning Administrator, Shari Stiles, and Assistant City Engineer, Bruce Freckleton submitted comments and they are incorporated herein as if set forth in full as follows: 1. That any existing irrigation/drainage ditches crossing the property shall be tiled. 2. That any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be removed from their domestic service per City Ordinance, but wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation. 3. Determine the seasonal high groundwater elevation, and submit a profile of the subsurface soil conditions as prepared by a soil scientist with the design of Fite drainage plan. 4. All paving, striping and signage of parking lot to be in accordance with Meridian City Ordinance and the Americans with Disabilities Act. All off- street parking spaces are to be paved. Parking stalls are to be 9'x 19' minimum with 25' driveways. 5. Submit a drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 4 licensed architect or engineer for all- new off- street parking areas for approval by the City Engineer/Public Works Department. 6. Lighting shall not illuminate residential properties ,or cause glare problems, as determined by the City of Meridian.- 7. Each applicant shall obtain certificates of occupancy prior to opening for business. 8. All signage shall be in accordance. with the standards set forth in Section 11-2-415 of the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance. All signage shall .receive design approval of the Planning & Zoning Department. Multiple A-frame signs are not desirable on East First Street. Sign permits are needed for all signage. 9. Coordinate fire access and hydrant locations with the City of Meridian's Water Superintendent and Meridian Fire Department policies. Any new fire hydrant locations shall be depicted on building plans. 10. Indicate any existing FEMA Floodplain Boundaries on the Site Plan Map, and/or any plans to reduce said boundaries. 11. All construction to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all required Uniform Codes. 12. That Bruce Freckleton and Shari Stiles submitted site specific comments and they include the following: 1. Sanitary sewer and water service to the Idaho Youth Ranch store is existing. Sewer for the proposed Hill's Farmers Market is currently located in the alley north of OsprFy Boats. Water is available from a main in Ring Street. 2. As East First Street is designated as an entrance corridor, particular attention must be paid to landscaping this frontage. Applicants for other projects have been required to maintain a minimum 20 foot (20') wide planting strip along East First Street. With continued-use of the existing gas tanks proposed, the opportunity for landscaping is FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 5 very limited. However, since the Hill's Farmers Market sit is currently undeveloped, this 20 foot (20') wide planting strip is required.. A minimum of one (1) three inch (3") caliper tree is required for every 1,500 square feet of pavement. All landscaping. and pressurized irrigation system shall be in place prior to obtaining a certificate of occupancy. Appropriate bonding must be secured prior to temporary occupancy. 3. Provide Five foot (5') wide sidewalks on both sides of King Street and on East First Street in accordance with City Ordinance Section 11-9-606.B. Driveways are to meet the requirements of the Ada County Highway District (ACRD). 4. Any proposal for a supplementary connection form the City's water system to the pressurized irrigation system will need to be reviewed closely due to the size of the area to be watered. 5. If significant changes from the plan submitted are made, additional hearings may be required at the City's discretion. The conditional use permit shall be subject to yearly review up®n notice to the Applicant. All building plans are subject to detailed review. Applicant to submit remodeling plans for approval prior to construction. 6. Utility locations need to be included. on the plan for approval by the Public Works Department. 7. Screened trash enclosures are to be provided in accordance with City Ordinance. Coordinate dumpster site locations with the City's solid waste contractor, Sanitary Services, Inc. Locate dumpsters so as not to impede fire access. 8. Applicant shall supply the Public Works Department with anticipated sewer and water usage for analysis in determining whether additional-assessment fees should be charged. A re-assessment agreement will be entered into with the Applicant prior to issuance of a building permit.' _ 13. That Central District Health Department, Meridian Fire Department, Meridian City Police Department and the Nampa Meridian Irrigation District submitted comments and they are hereby FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 6 incorporated herein as if set forth in full. 14. That the Meridian Fire Department commented that all Codes will need to be met when remodeled and if the underground fuel tanks are not put to use they will need to be pulled out of the ground. 15. That the Ada County Highway District submitted comments and they are incorporated herein as if set forth in full; that the site specific comments are as follows: Northwest Parcel - Farmers market: 1. Replace the existing 27 foot wide curb cut on the northern parcel on East 1st Street with standard curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk to match existing improvements. 2. Construct standard vertical curb, gutter, 5 foot wide concrete sidewalk and match paving on King Street abutting the parcel. Improvements shall be constructed to one-half of a 41 foot street section. 3. Eliminate the perpendicular parking proposed on the north side of King Street. The Applicant may construct 24 to 30 foot wide curb cuts if they are located a minimum of 50 feet west of East 1st Street and separated 50 feet from any existing or planned driveways on either side of King Street (this included the driveway listed in (10.) below) as measured from near edge to near edge. 4. Direct lot or parcel access to E. 1st Street is prohibited. 5. Pave all driveways their full required width of 24 to 30 feet wide and to a point 30 feet beyond the edge of pavement. _ Southwest Parcel - Idaho Youth Ranch Thrift Store 6. Reconstruct the existing 40 foot wide curb cut on E. 1st Street as a 20_ foot wide curb return approach. This driveway shall be restricted to FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 7 entering vehicles only with appropriate signage. 7. Pave the alley abutting the its full required width of parcel (300 feet). 8. Construct standard vertical wide concrete sidewalk and Street abutting the parcel. constructed to one-half c section. site's south boundary 17 feet abutting the curb, gutter, 5 foot match paving on King Improvements shall be •f a 41 foot street 9. The existing driveway on the south side of King Street, located approximately 15 feet west of E. 1st Street shall be approved as proposed provided the Applicant reconstruct the driveway as a 20 foot wide curb cut, restricted to exiting vehicles only with appropriate signage. 10. Construct a 24 to 30 foot wide curb cut on King Street, as proposed, located approximately 185 feet west of E. 1st. Street. 11. Pave all driveways their full required width of 24 to 30 feet wide to a point 30 feet beyond the edge of pavement. 12. Other than the approved entrance only curb cut on E. 1st. Street, direct lot or parcel access to E 1st. Street is prohibited. 16. That proper notice has been given as required by law and all procedures before the Planning and Zoning Commission have been given and followed. 17. That no other testimony was offered regarding this application. CONCLUSIONS 1. That all the procedural requirements of the Local Planning Act and of the Ordinances of the City of Meridian have been met including the mailing of notice to owners of property FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 8 within 300 feet of the external boundaries of the Applicant's property. 2. That the City of Meridian has authority to grant conditional uses pursuant to 67-6512, Idaho Code, and, pursuant to 11-2-418 of the Revised and Compiled Ordinances of the City of Meridian. 3. That the City of Meridian has authority to place conditions on a conditional use permit and the use of the property pursuant to 67-6512, Idaho Code, and pursuant to 11-2-418 D of the Revised and Compiled Ordinances of the City of Meridian, Idaho; 4. That 11-2-418 C of the Revised and Compiled Ordinances of the City of Meridian sets forth the standards under which the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council shall review applications for Conditional Use Permits; that upon a review of those requirements and a review of the f-acts presented and the conditions of the area, the Planning and Zoning Commission concludes as follows: a. The use, would in fact, constitute a conditional use and a conditional use permit is required by Ordinance. b. The use should be harmonious with and in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan but the Zoning Ordinance requires a conditional use permit to allow the use. c. The use apparently would be designed and constructed, to be harmonious in appearance with the intended character of the general vicinity. d. That the use would not be hazardous nor should it be disturbing to existing or- future neighboring uses. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 9 e. The property has sewer and water service available. f. The use would not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and the use would not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. g. The use would not involve a use, activity, process, material, equipment or conditions of operation that would be detrimental to person, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic or noise. h. That sufficient parking for the property and the proposed use is required. i. The development and uses will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural or scenic feature of major importance. 5. That the comments of the City Engineer, the Planning and Zoning Administrator, and Ada County Highway District must be met and complied with. 6. That all ordinances of the City of Meridian must be met, including but not limited to, the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform Electrical Code, the F'_re and Life Safety Code, all parking and paving requirements. 7. That the structure on the property must be brought up to all Codes prior to issuance of an occupancy permit. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 10 APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission hereby adopts and approves these Findings of, Fact and Conclusions. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONER BORUP COMMISSIONER OSLUND COMMISSIONER SHEARER c~~~ VOTED " VOTED r~" ~ ~~ ~~ VOTED L " ifs ' VOTED ~ ~vW-~' ~(~I f^ COMMISSIONER MacCOY CHAIRMAN JOHNSON ( TIE BREAKER ) VOTED ~~ f~ i/~~1, \ i DECISION AND RECOMMENDATION The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends to the Meridian City Council that they approve the Conditional Use Permit requested by the Applicant for the property described in the application with the conditions set forth in the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. MOTION: APPROVED : h~~°~ L ~0~`' ~ '~ DISAPPROVED: FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 11 HUB OF TREASURE VALLEY 1NILLIAM G. BERG, JR., City Clerk JANICE L. GASS, City Treasurer GARY D. SMITH, P.E., City Engineer BRUCE D. STUART, Water Works Supt. JOHN T. SHAWCROFT, Waste Water Supt. DENNIS J. SUMMERS, Parks Supt. SHARI L. STILES, P & Z Administratgr PATH A. WOLFKIEL, DMV Supervisor KENNETH W. BOWERS, Fire Chief W.L. "BILL" GORDON, Police Chief WAYNE G. CROOKSTON, JR., Attorney A Good Place to Live CITY OF MERIDIAN 33 EAST IDAHO MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642 Phone (208) 888-4433 • FAX (208) 887-4813 Public WorksBuilding Department (208) 887-2211 Motor Vefiicle/Drivers License (208) 888-4443 ROBERT D. CORRIE Mayor MEMORANDUM: To: P&Z Commission/Mayor 8i Council From: Bruce Freckleton, Assistant to City Engineer Shari Stiles, P&Z Administrator ~~ COUNCIL MEMBERS WALT W. MORROW, President RONALD R. TOLSMA CHARLES M. ROUNTREE GLENN R. BENTLEY P & Z COMMISSION JIM JOHNSON, Chairman TIM HEPPER JIM SHEARER GREG OSLUND MALCOLM MACCOY September 12, 1996 Re: Request for Conditional Use Permit for a Thrift Store and Farmers Market by Idaho Youth Ranch, Inc., and Hill's Farmers Market We have reviewed this submittal and offer the following comments, for your information and consideration as conditions of the Applicant during the hearing process: GFNE AL. COMMENTS 1. Any existing irrigation/drainage ditches crossing the property to be included in this project, shall be tiled per City Ordinance 11-9-605.M. 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 5-7-517. Wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation. 3. Determine the seasonal high groundwater elevation, and submit a proffile of the subsurface soil conditions as prepared by a soil scientist with the development plans. 4. All paving, striping and signage of parking lot to be in accordance with Meridian City Ordinance Section 11-2-414 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. All off-street parking spaces are to be paved. Parking stalls are to be 9'x19' minimum with 25' driveways. 5. Submit a drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho licensed architect or engineer for all new oft=street parking areas for approval by the City Engineer/Public Works Department (Ord. 557, 10-1-91). C:\OFFICF.\WPW IN\WPDOCS\IYR-HELL. CIJP PBiZ Commission/Mayor & Council September 12, 1996 Page 2 6. Lighting shall not illuminate residential properties or cause glare problems, as determined by the City of Meridian. 7. Each applicant shall obtain certificates of occupancy prior to opening for business. 8. All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 11-2-415 of the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance. All signage shall receive design approval of the Planning 8i Zoning Department. Multiple A-frame signs are not desirable on East First Street. Sign permits are needed for all signage. 9. Coordinate fire access and hydrant locations with the City of Meridian's Water Superintendent and Meridian Fire Department policies. Any new fire hydrant locations shall be depicted on building plans. 10. Indicate any existing FEMA Floodplain Boundaries on the Site Plan Map, and/or any plans to reduce said boundaries. 11. All construction to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all required Uniform Codes. SITE SPECIFIC COMMENTS 1. Sanitary sewer and water service to the Idaho Youth Ranch store is existing. Sewer for the proposed Hill's Farmers Market is currently located in the alley north of Osprey Boats. Water is available from a main in King Street. 2. As East First Street is designated as an entrance corridor, particular attention must be paid to landscaping this frontage. Applicants for other projects have been required to maintain a minimum 20-foot-wide planting strip along East First Street. With continued use of the existing gas tanks proposed, the opportunity for landscaping is very limited. However, since the Hill's Farmers Market site is currently undeveloped, this 20-foot-wide planting strip is required. A minimum of one (1) thr~-inch caliper tree is required for every 1,500 square feet of pavement. All landscaping and pressurized irrigation system shall be in place prior to obtaining a certificate of occupancy. Appropriate bonding must be secured prior to temporary occupancy. C:\OFFICE\WPWIN\W PDOCSUYR-Hi[.L. CUP PBiZ Commission/Mayor ~ Council September 12, 1996 Page 3 3. Provide five-foot-wide sidewalks on both sides of King Street and on East First Street in accordance with City Ordinance Section 11-9-606.B. Driveways are to meet the requirements of the Ada County Highway District. 4. Any proposal for a supplementary connection from the City's water system to the pressurized irrigation system will need to be reviewed closely due to the size of the area to be watered. 5. If significant changes from the plan submitted are made, additional hearings may be required at the City's discretion. The conditional use permit shall be subject to yearly review upon notice to the Applicant. All building plans are subject to detailed review. Applicant to submit remodeling plans for approval prior to construction. 6. Utility locations need to be included on the plan for approval by the Public Works Department. 7. Screened trash enclosures are to be provided in accordance with City Ordinance. Coordinate dumpster site locations with the City's solid waste contractor, Sanitary Services, Inc. Locate dumpsters so as not to impede fire access. 8. Applicant shall supply the Public Works Department with anticipated sewer and water usage for analysis in determining whether additional assessment fees should be charged. A re-assessment agreement will be entered into with the Applicant prior to issuance of a building permit. Idaho Youth Ranch has been cooperative ~o date and has presented a plan for the Foodtown Store site that should greatly enhance the appearance of this property. Idaho Youth Ranch and Hill's Farmers Market occupancy certificates will be tied to required improvements on their respective sites. C: \ OFFICF.\ W PW IN\ W PDOCSVYR-HILL. CIJP ~~, MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING: October 15.1996 APPLICANT: IDI~,HO YOUTH RANCH ITEM NUMBER; 14 REQUEST• CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A THRIFT STORE AND FARMERS MARKET AGENCY COMMENTS CITY CLERK: P 8~ Z MINUTES FOR 9-16-96 CITY ENGINEER: SEE ATTACHED COMMENTS CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR: SEE ATTACHED COMMENTS CITY ATTORNEY: FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CITY POLICE DEPT: "REVIEWED" CITY FIRE DEPT: SEE ATTACHED COMMENTS CITY BUILDING DEPT: MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT: MERIDIAN POST OFFICE: ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT: SEE ATTACHED COMMENTS ADA COUNTY STREET NAME COMMITTEE: CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH: SEE ATTACHED COMMENTS NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION: SEE ATTACHED COMMENTS SETTLERS IRRIGATION: IDAHO POWER: US WEST: INTERMOUNTAIN GAS: BUREAU OF RECLAMATION: OTHER: All Materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Facts and Findings: A. GeneralIriformation Owner -Idaho Youth Ranch Inc. Applicant -Idaho Youth Ranch Inc. O-T -Existing zoning 1.34 -Acres n/a -Square feet of proposed building 12,400 -Square feet of existing building (Food Town) 0 -Total lineal feet of proposed public streets 268 -Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) West Ada County -Impact Fee Benefit Zone Western Cities -Impact Fee Assessment District Keg Street Local street with no pathway designation No traffic count available 150-feet of frontage on the north parcel and 300-feet of frontage on the south parcel 58-feet existing right-of--way (29-feet from the ultimate street centerline) No additional right-of--way required King Street is improved with 35-feet of pavement with sidewalk abutting the building on the south parcel (not within the right-of--way) and no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the parcel to the north of King Street. F.= lst Street Minor arterial with a bike route designation Traffic count 20,359 on 3/23/95 126-feet of frontage on the south parcel with approximately 75-feet of frontage on the north 80-feet existing right-of--way (40-feet from the ultimate street centerline) No additional right-of-way required E. 1st. Street is improved with 3 lanes with curb, gutter and sidewalk abutting the two parcels . B. Utility street cuts in the new pavement on East 1st Street are not allowed unless approved in writing by the District. Contact Construction Services at 345-7667 (with file numbers) for details. C. District policy requires the applicant to construct curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk and pavement widening to a 41-foot street section on King Street abutting the MCU2596. WPD Pale 2 parcels (approximately 300-feet on the south parcel and 150-feet on the north parcel) prior to issuance of any required permits or District approval of a final plat, whichever occurs first. D. District. policy states that direct access to arterials and collectors is normally restricted. There is an existing 40-foot wide~curb cut on East 1st Street, located 83-feet south of King Street. The driveway does not meet the District's separation requirement of 220-feet for access to E. 1st Street from King Street. There is an existing driveway on King Street, located l5-feet west of the back of curb on E. 1st Street; this driveway does not meet the District's required separation of 50-feet. The existing driveways on E. lst Street and King Street serve the existing fuel pumps between E. 1st Street and the existing building. If the two driveways that are not in compliance with District policy were removed, the fuel pumps would not be accessible. Staff recommends a variance of District policy of the required driveway offsets, if the driveways are modified as follows: the applicant should reconstruct the curb cut on E. 1st Street as a 20-foot wide curb return approach restricted to entrance-only, and the applicant should construct a 20-foot wide curb cut on King Street located as far from E. 1st Street as possible (approximately 20-feet west of the back of curb on E. 1st Street) restricted to exit- only. Additional access to the southern parcel can be provided by the alley on the southern parcel's south boundary and further west on King Street. District policy allows access to the alley and King Street a minimum of 50-feet from East 1st Street with a minimum of 50-feet of separation between driveways on King Street. E. There is an existing 27-foot curb cut on the northern parcel on E. 1st Street, located 28-feet north of King Street. The driveway does not meet the District's separation requirement of 220-feet for access to E. 1st Street from King Street. District policy requires the applicant to replace this curb cut with curb, gutter, and sidewalk to match the existing improvements on E. 1st Street. Access to the northern parcel can be provided by King Street. District policy allows access to King Street a minimum of 50-feet from East lst Street with a minimum of 50-feet of separation between driveways. F. Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to gravel being tracked ~,nto the roadway. The District requires driveways to be paved to their full required width of 24 to 30-feet wide and to a point 30-feet beyond the edge of pavement. G. The existing transportation system will be adequate to accommodate the additional traffic generated by this proposed development with the requirements outlined within this report. H. This application is scheduled for a public hearing by the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission on September 10, 1996. The following requirements are provided as conditions for approval: MCU2596. WPD Page 3 Site Specific Requirements: Northwest Parcel: Replace the existing 27-foot wide curb cut on the northern parcel on East 1st Street with standard curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk to match existing improvements. 2. Construct standard vertical curb, gutter, 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk and match paving on King Street abutting the parcel. Improvements shall be constructed to one-half of a 41-foot street section. 3. Eliminate the perpendicular parking proposed on the north side of King Street. The applicant may construct 24 to 30-foot wide curb cuts if they are located a minimum of 50-feet west of East 1st Street and separated 50-feet from any existing or planned driveways on either side of King Street (this includes the driveway listed in (10.) below) as measured from near edge to near edge. 4. Direct lot or parcel access to E. lst Street is prohibited. 5. Pave all driveways their full required width of 24 to 30-feet wide and to a point 30-feet beyond the edge of pavement. Southwest Parcel: 6. Reconstruct the existing 40-foot wide curb cut on E. 1st Street as a 20-foot wide curb return approach. This driveway shall be restricted to entering vehicles only with appropriate signage. 7. Pave the alley abutting the site's south boundary its full required width of 17-feet abutting the parcel (300-feet). 8. Construct standard vertical curb, gutter, 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk and match paving on King Street abutting the parcel. Improvements shall be constructeu to one-half of a 41-foot street section. 9. The existing driveway on the south side of King Street, located approximately 15-feet west of E. 1st. Street shall be approved as proposed provided the applicant reconstruct the. driveway as a 20-foot wide curb cut, restricted to exiting vehicles only with appropriate signage. 10. Construct a 24 to 30-foot wide curb cut on King Street, as proposed, located approximately 185-feet west of E. 1st. Street. 11. Pave all driveways their full required width of 24 to 30-feet wide to a point 30-feet beyond the edge of pavement. MCU2596. WPD Page 4 12. Other than the approved entrance-only curb cut on E. 1st Street, direct lot or parcel access to E. 1st. Street is prohibited. Standard Requirements: 1. A request for modification, variance or waiver of any requirement or policy outlined herein shall be made in writing to the ACRD Development Services Supervisor. The request shall ~Dgr~~ly_ identify each reglzirement to be reconsidered and include a written explanation of y~y such a requirement would result in a substantial hardship or inequity. The written ~ggnest shall be submitted to the District no later than 9:00 a.m. on the day.scheduled for ACHD Commission action. Those items shall be rescheduled for discussion with the Commission on the next available meeting agenda. Requests submitted to the District after 9:00 a.m. on the day schedr~Ied for Commission action do not provide sufficient time for District staff to remove the item from the consent agenda and report to the Commission regarding the requested modification, variance or waiver. Those items will be acted on by the Commission unless removed from the agenda by the Commission. 2. After ACHD Commission action, any request for reconsideration of the Commission's action shall be made in writing to the Development Services Supervisor within two days of the action and shall include a minimum fee of $110.00. The request for reconsideration shall snecificall, identi each requirement to be reconsidered and include written documentation of data that was not available to the Commission at the time_ of_its original decision. The request for reconsideration will be heard by the District Commission at the next regular meeting of the Commission. If the Commission agrees to reconsider the action, the applicant will be notified of the date and time of the Commission meeting at which the reconsideration will be heard. 3. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance with Ordinance #188, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance. 4. 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. 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. 6. 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. MCU2596.WPD Page 5 7. 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. 8. 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 awaiver/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. Conclusion of Law: ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an undue burden on the existing vehicular and pedestrian transportation system within the vicinity impacted by the proposed development. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact the Development Services Division at 345-7662. 4nhmitte ~y: Hate of Commission Action: SEP 11 1996 T~e~? ~ment SeryirPs Staff MCU2596.WPD Page 6 ~~ i MERIDIAN PLANNING 8~ ZONING COMMISSION MEETING: OCTOBER 8.1996 APPLICANT: IDAHO YOUTH RANCH INC. AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 8 REQUEST; FINDI NGS OF F ACT AND CO NCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR COND1710NAL USE PERMIT FOR A THRIFT STOR E AND FAR MERS MAR KET AGENCY COMMENTS CITY CLERK: CITY ENGINEER: CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR: CITY ATTORNEY: CITY POLICE DEPT: CITY FIRE DEPT: CITY BUILDING DEPT: MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT: MERIDIAN POST OFFICE: ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT: ADA COUNTY STREET NAME COMMITTEE: CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH: NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION: SETTLERS IRRIGATION: IDAHO POWER: US WEST: INTERMOUNTAIN GAS: BUREAU OF RECLAMATION: OTHER: All Materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City.of Meridian. BEFORE THE MERIDIAN PLANKING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THRIFT ~~ - STORE AND FARMERS' MARKET IDAHO YOUTH RANCH. INC. ,l ~" EAST FIRST AND RING STREET `,, FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS The above entitled matter having come on for public hearing September 16, 1996, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m., a Petitioner's representative not appearing due to health reasons, and the Planning and Zoning Director, Shari Stiles, presenting the Application, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Meridian having duly considered the evidence and the matter makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That a notice of a public hearing on the Conditional Use Permit was published for two (2) consecutive weeks prior to the public hearing scheduled for September 16, 1996, the first publication of which was fifteen (15) days prior to said hearing; that the matter was duly considered at the September 16, 1996, hearing; that the public was given full opportunity to express comments and submit evidence;-and that copies of all notices were available to newspaper, radio and television stations. 2. That this property is located within the City of Meridian and the Applicant, Idaho Youth Ranch, Inc. is the owner of the property; that the property is described in the application which FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 1 ~' description is incorporated herein. 3. That the property is zoned Old Town, which requires a conditional use permit for the operation of a thrift store .and farmers market. 4. That the Old Town District is described in the Zoning Ordinance, 11-2-408 B. 12. as follows: SOT) Old Town District: The purpose of the (OT) District is to accommodate and encourage further expansion of the historical core of the community; to delineate a centralized activity center and to encourage its renewal, revitalization and growth as the public, and quasi- public, cultural, financial and recreational center of the City. A variety of these uses integrated with general business, medium-high to high density residential, and other related uses is encouraged in an effort to provide the appropriate mix of activities necessary to establish a truly urban City Center. The District shall be served by Municipal Water and Sewer systems of the City of Meridian. Development in this district must give attention to the handling of high volumes of traffic, adequate parking, .and pedestrian movement, and provide strip commercial development, and must be approved as a conditional use, unless otherwise permitted. 5. That the uses proposed by Applicant is a specifically allowed conditional use as retail stores in the Zoning Schedule of Use Control, 11-2-409. 6. That the property had been the Foodtown Grocery Store, flower shop and gasoline distributor and is currently vacant.. 7. That sewer and water is available to the property. 8. That the Applicant stated in the Application that the building is in need of some cleaning up, some minor repair to the concrete block, and painting; that landscaping with underground sprinklers, planters and asphalt and new sign will be completed FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 2 prior to opening; that the Applicant agrees to pay any additional fees regarding trash, sewer, or water; that the Farmer's Market agrees to pay their portion for trash, sewer and water for their lot. 9. That Ms. Stiles, presented the application to the Commission and stated that the Applicant has submitted a straight forward project; that they are adding the parking and some landscaping that hasn't existed at the site before; that the Ada County Highway District has placed some restrictions on "in and out" traffic because the Applicant plans to still use the existing pumps as part of their program plus probably open them to the public; that to the north of Ring Street, adjacent to this parcel, will be Hill's Farmers' Market; that the Applicant has agreed to staff's conditions and has agreed to be responsible for the roadway improvements and landscaping improvements that are apart of Hill's Farmers' Market; that the tanks have been tested and are planned to be used by the Tdaho Youth Ranch; that the City will request a letter from the Health and Welfare or appropriate agency for approval to leave the tanks in place; that Hill's Farmers' Market is planning to erect on the parking lot adjacent to this parcel a building whia,'~ is north of Ring Street, hook up to sev~~er and water and have their own parking lot; that at this time it is not known if the Applicant is planning to use the existing sign, however, for Hill's Farmers' Market and Mr. Hill's use of A frame signs, the City's expectations will be made known; that Mr. Hill is intending FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 3 to move the existing building from Fairview Avenue to the Ring Street location; that the building inspector will inspect the. building and make sure that it is up to Code before an occupancy permit is obtained. 10. That Ms. Stiles added that the Idaho Youth Ranch agreed to let Mr. Hill come in as part of their conditional use permit to save Mr. Hill some money; that staff comments require that a 20 foot landscape strip on the Hill parcel and because of the use of the tanks by the Idaho Youth Ranch, they would have to meet the tree and landscaping requirements. 11. That the Meridian Planning and Zoning Administrator, Shari Stiles, and Assistant City Engineer, Bruce Freckleton submitted comments and they are incorporated herein as if set forth in full as follows: 1. That any existing irrigation/drainage ditches crossing the property shall be tiled. 2. That any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be removed from their domestic service per City Ordinance, but wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation. 3. Determine the seasonal high groundwater elevation, and submit a profile of the subsurface soil - conditions as prepared by a soil scientist with the design of site drainage-plan. - 4. All paving, striping and signage of parking lot to -_ be in accordance with Meridian City Ordinance and - the Americans with Disabilities Act. All off- street parking spaces are to be paved. Parking stalls are to be 9'x 19' minimum with 25' driveways. 5. Submit a drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 4 licensed architect or engineer for all new off- street parking areas far approval by the City Engineer/Public Works Department. 6. Lighting shall not illuminate residential properties ,or cause glare problems, as determined by the City of Meridian. 7. Each applicant shall obtain certificates of occupancy prior to opening for business. 8. All signage shall be in accordance. with the standards set forth in Section 11-2-415 of the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance. All signage shall receive design approval of the Planning & Zoning Department. Multiple A-frame signs are not desirable on East First Street. Sign permits are needed for all signage. 9. Coordinate fire access and hydrant locations with the City of Meridian's Nater Superintendent and Meridian Fire Department policies. Any new fire hydrant locations shall be depicted on building plans. 10. Indicate any existing FEMA Floodplain Boundaries on the Site Plan Map, and/or any plans to reduce said boundaries. 11. All construction to be in compliance with the Americans with. Disabilities Act (ADA) and all required Uniform Codes. 12. That Bruce Freckleton and Shari Stiles submitted site specific comments and they include the following: 1. Sanitary sewer and water service to the Idaho Youth Ranch store is existing. Sewer for the proposed -- Hill's Farmers Market is currently located in the alley north of Osprey, Boats.., Water is available from a main in King Street. _- 2. As East First Street is designated as an entrance -- corridor, particular attention must be paid to landscaping this frontage. Applicants for other projects have been required to maintain a minimum 20 foot (20') wide planting strip along East First Street. With continued-use of the existing gas tanks proposed, the opportunity for landscaping is. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 5 very limited. However, since the Hill's Farmers Market sit is currently undeveloped, this 20 foot (20') wide planting strip is required. A minimum of one (1) three inch (3") caliper tree is required for every 1,500 square feet of pavement. All landscaping and pressurized irrigation system shall be in place prior to obtaining a certificate of occupancy. Appropriate bonding ,must be secured prior to temporary occupancy. 3. Provide Five foot (5') wide sidewalks on both sides of Ring Street and on East First Street in accordance with City Ordinance Section 11-9-606.B. Driveways are to meet the requirements of the Ada County Highway District (ACRD). 4. Any proposal for a supplementary connection form the City's water system to the' pressurized irrigation. system will need to be reviewed closely due to the size of the-area to be watered. 5. If significant changes from the plan submitted are made, additional hearings may be required at the City's discretion. The conditional use permit shall be subject to yearly review upon notice to the Applicant. All building plans are subject to detailed review. Applicant to submit remodeling plans for approval prior to construction. 6. Utility locations-need to be included on the plan for approval by the Public Works Department. 7. Screened trash enclosures are to be provided in accordance with City Ordinance. Coordinate dumpster site locations with the City's solid waste contractor, Sanitary Services, Inc. Locate dumpsters so as not to impede fire access.' 8. Applicant shall supply the Public Works Department with anticipated sewer and water usage for analysis in determining whether additional ~asessment fees should be charged. A re-assessment agreement will ---_-- be entered into with the Applicant prior to issuance of a building permit. 13. That Central District Health Department, Meridian Fire Department, Meridian City Police Department and the Nampa Meridian Irrigation District submitted comments and they are hereby FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 6 incorporated .herein as if set forth in full. 14. That the Meridian Fire Department .commented that all Codes will need to be met when remodeled and if the underground fuel tanks are not put to use they will need to be pulled out of the ground. 15. That the Ada County Highway District submitted comments and they are incorporated herein as if set forth in full; that the site specific comments are as follows: Northwest Parcel - Farmers market: 1. Replace the existing 27 foot wide curb cut on the northern parcel on East 1st Street with standard curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk to match existing improvements. 2. Construct standard vertical curb, gutter, 5 foot wide concrete sidewalk and match paving on King Street abutting the parcel. Improvements shall be constructed to one-half of a 41 -foot street section. 3. Eliminate the perpendicular parking proposed on the north side of Ring Street. The Applicant may construct 24 to 30 foot wide curb cuts if they are located a minimum of 50 feet west of East 1st Street and separated 50 feet from any existing or planned driveways on either side of King Street (this included the driveway listed in (10.) below) as measured from near edge to near edge. 4. Direct lot or parcel access to E. 1st Street is prohibited. 5. Pave all driveways their full required width of 24 to 30 feet wide and to a point 30 feet beyond the edge of pavement. - Southwest Parcel - Idaho Youth Ranch Thrift Store 6. Reconstruct the existing 40 foot wide curb cut on E. 1st Street as a 20_ foot. wide curb return approach. This driveway shall be restricted to FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 7 entering vehicles only with appropriate signage. 7. Pave the alley abutting the - its full required width of parcel (300 feet). 8. Construct standard vertical wide concrete sidewalk and Street abutting the parcel. constructed to one-half o section. site's south boundary 17 feet abutting the curb, gutter, 5 foot match paving on Ring Improvements shall be f a 41 foot street 9. the existing driveway on the south side of Ring Street, located approximately. 15 feet west of E. 1st Street shall be approved as proposed provided the Applicant reconstruct the driveway as a 20 foot wide curb cut, restricted to exiting vehicles only with appropriate signage. 10. Construct a 24 to 30 foot wide. curb cut on Ring Street, as proposed, located approximately 185 feet west of E. 1st. Street. 11. Pave all driveways their full required width of 24 to 30 feet wide to a point 30 feet beyond the edge of pavement. 12. Other than the approved entrance only curb cut on E. 1st. Street, direct lot or parcel access to E 1st. Street is prohibited. 16. That proper notice has been given as required by law and all procedures before the Planning and Zoning Commission have been given and followed. 17. That no other testimony was offered regarding this application. CONCLUSIONS 1. That all the procedural requirements of the Local Planning Act and of the Ordinances of the City of Meridian have been met. including the mailing of notice to owners of property FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 8 within 300 feet of the external boundaries of the Applicant's property. 2. That the City of Meridian has authority to grant conditional uses pursuant to 67-6512, Idaho Code, and, pursuant to 11-2-418 of the Revised and Compiled Ordinances of the City of Meridian. 3. That the City of Meridian has authority to place conditions on a conditional use permit and the use of the property pursuant to 67-6512, Idaho Code, and pursuant to 11-2-418 D of the Revised and Compiled Ordinances of the City of Meridian, Idaho; 4. That 11-2-418 C of the Revised and Compiled Ordinances of the City of Meridian sets forth the standards under which the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council shall review applications for Conditional Use Permits; that upon a review of those requirements and a review of the f-acts presented and the conditions of the area, the Planning and Zoning Commission concludes as follows: a. The use, would in fact, constitute a conditional use and a conditional, use permit is required by Ordinance. b. The use should be harmonious with and in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan but the Zoning Ordinance requires a conditional use permit to allow the use. c. The use apparently would be designed and -- constructed, to be harmonious in appearance with the intended character of the general vicinity. d. That the use would not be hazardous nor should it be disturbing to existing or- future neighboring uses. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 9 .. e. The property has sewer and water service available. f. The use would not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and the use would not be detrimental - to the .economic welfare of the community. g. The use would not involve a use, activity, process, material, equipment or conditions of operation that would be detrimental to person, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic or noise. h. That sufficient parking for the property and the proposed use is required. i. The development and uses will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural or scenic feature of major importance. 5. That the comments of the City Engineer, the Planning and Zoning Administrator, and Ada County Highway District must be met .and complied with. 6. That all ordinances of the City of Meridian must be met, including but not limited to, the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform Electrical Code, the Fire and Life Safety Code, all parking and paving requirements. 7. That the structure on the property must be brought up to all Codes prior to issuance of an occupancy permit. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH PAGE 10 APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission hereby adopts and approves these Findings o#, Fact and Conclusions. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONER BORUP VOTED COMMISSIONER OSLUND VOTED COMMISSIONER SHEARER VOTED COMMISSIONER MacCOY VOTED CHAIRMAN JOHNSON (TIE BREAKER) VOTED DECISION AND RECOMMENDATION The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends to the Meridian City Council that they approve the Conditional Use Permit requested by the Applicant for the property described 'in the application with the conditions set forth in the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. MOTION: APPROVED: DISAPPROVED: FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - IDAHO YOUTH RANCH'. PAGE 11 ', MERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING: SEPTEMBER 16.1996 APPLICANT: IDAHO YOUTH RANCH INC. AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 11 REQUEST; PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A THRIST STORE AND FARMERS MARKET AGENCY COMMENTS CITY CLERK: CITY ENGINEER: SEE ATTACHED COMMENTS CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR: SEE ATTACHED COMMENTS CITY ATTORNEY: CITY POLICE DEPT: "REVIEWED" CITY FIRE DEPT: SEE ATTACHED COMMENTS CITY BUILDING DEPT: MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT: MERIDIAN POST OFFICE: ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT: ADA COUNTY STREET NAME COMMITTEE: CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH: SEE ATTACHED COMMENTS NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION: SEE ATTACHED COMMENTS SETTLERS IRRIGATION: IDAHO POWER: US WEST: INTERMOUNTAIN GAS: BUREAU OF RECLAMATION: OTHER: All. Materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian.