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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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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EAST FIRST AND RING STREET
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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
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~' 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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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'.
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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:
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