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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWatersong Estates PP 02-030RECEIVED APR 01 2003 City Of Meridian City Clerk Office BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN C/C 03/25/03 IN THE MATTER OF THE REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR WATERSONG ESTATES SUBDIVISION FOR 124 BUILDING LOTS AND 12 COMMON LOTS ON 39.92 ACRES LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CINDER ROAD,'/a MILE NORTH OF USTICK ROAD, MERIDIAN, IDAHO BY: HOWELL-MURDOCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, APPLICANT Case No. PP-02-030 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT The above entitled matter coming on regularly for public hearing before the City Council on February 25, 2003, and continued until March 25, 2003, and Brad Hawkins-Clark Interim Planning Director for the Planning and Zoning Department, and Dann Fluke, appeared and testified, and the City Council having received a report from Steve Siddoway Planner II for Planning and Zoning, and Bruce Freckleton, Engineering Technician III, and the City Council having received as part of the record of this matter the recommendation to City Council of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the applicant having submitted the "WATERSONG FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WATERSONG ESTATES SUBDNISION / (PP-02-030) ESTATES MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, PRELIIvIINARY PLAT REVISED 03/07/03, HANDWRITTEN DATE: 3-7-03, RECEIVED MAR 07 2003 CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY CLERK OFFICE, DRAWN BY: mab, DESIGN BY: mab, CHECKED BY: GAL, PROJECT NO. 11847, SHEETI OF 7, 03/07/03 F:\ProjectManagers\GAL\11847\11847- Dra\11847ppl.dwg, OWNER/DEVELOPER: HOWELL-MURDOCH DEVELOPMENT CORP., J-U-B ENGINEERS, INC: ', Howell-Murdoch Development Corporation -Developer, submitted for preliminary plat approval and which preliminary plat for approval application is herein received and adjudged by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code § 12-3-3. Therefore the City Council makes the following findings: FINDINGS OF FACT That the proposed development is in conformance with the Amended Comprehensive Plan by reason of the fact that it lies within the existing Urban Area as defined in the Meridian Comprehensive Plan Generalized Land Use Map, Infrastructure Planning Analysis Amended Comprehensive Plan Map, adopted August 6, 2002, Resolution No. 02-382, and the property is presently zoned RUT by Ada County, however, an application for annexation and zoning to R-8 is before the Council, and requires connection to the Municipal Water and Sewer System. [Meridian City Code § 11-7-2 D] 2. The preliminary plat is in conformance with the Amended Comprehensive Plan City of Meridian adopted August 6, 2002, Resolution No. 02-382. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WATERSONG ESTATES SUBDIVISION / (PP-02-030) 3. It is determined that Urban Services can be made available to accommodate the proposed development if the plat complies with the requirements and conditions hereinafter set forth as conditions of preliminary plat approval. 4. The proposed development is a continuity of the proposed development within the City's Capital Improvement Program and if the conditions, which are requested by the Planning and Zoning Administrator and the Engineering Technician III, and as proposed by the developer as stated on the preliminary plat, there will be public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development. 5. The development if built in accordance with the conditions and as proposed, will not create health, safety or environmental problems and there have been no specifics of any such concerns brought to the Council's attention. 6. It is found that the Recommendation To City Council of the Planning and Zoning Commission is reasonable and appropriate for the conditions of approval of the preliminary plat as hereinafter set forth. The applicant has submitted for consideration of this approval drawing of the preliminary plat herein designated as: "WATERSONG ESTATES MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, PRELIMINARY PLAT REVISED 03/07/03, HANDWRITTEN DATE: 3-7-03, RECEIVED MAR 07 2003 CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY CLERK OFFICE, DRAWN BY: mab, DESIGN BY: mab, CHECKED BY: GAL, PROJECT NO. 11847, SHEETl OF 7, 03/07/03 F:\ProjectManagers\GAL\11847\11847-Dra\11847ppl.dwg, OWNER/DEVELOPER: HOWELL- MURDOCH DEVELOPMENT CORP., J-U-B ENGINEERS, INC.". FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WATERSONG ESTATES SUBDIVISION / (PP-02-030) DECISION AND ORDER Pursuant to the City Council's authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 12-3-5 and based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND THIS DOES ORDER The Preliminary Plat of the applicant as evidenced by "WATERSONG ESTATES MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, PRELIMINARY PLAT REVISED 03/07/03, HANDWRITTEN DATE: 3-7-03, RECEIVED MAR 07 2003 CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY CLERK OFFICE, DRAWN BY: mab, DESIGN BY: mab, CHECKED BY: GAL, PROJECT NO. 11847, SHEETI OF 7, 03/07/03 F:\ProjectManagers\GAL\11847\11847- Dra\11847ppl.dwg, OWNER/DEVELOPER: HOWELL-MURDOCH DEVELOPMENT CORP., J-U-B ENGINEERS, INC.", Howell-Murdoch Development Corporation -Developer is hereby conditionally approved; and 2. The conditions of approval are as follows to-wit: A. Adopt the Special Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission as follows: Merge the following "Special Considerations" from the staff report into the site specific conditions: 1. Block Leneth: Blocks 4, 6, and 9 are shorter than the minimum block lengthof 500 feet per Ordinance 12-4-5. It is strongly supported that the shorter block lengths shown, improve the interconnectivity of the development. A Variance application, Case No. VAR-03-009, has been submitted to accompany the Plat application; the variance would be supported. Blocks 1 and 7 exceed the maximum block length of 1000 feet per Ordinance 12-4- 5. AVariance application to exceed the maximum block length has been submitted to accompany the Plat application. It is recommended that High Altitude Way be extended south to connect with E. Quiet Peak Road and help break up Block 7. This FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDTfIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WATERSONG ESTATES SUBDNISION / (PP-02-030) connection closely matches the original plat, provides for better connectivity and allows for a more efficient layout of lots. The Variance would be supported if the road connection were made. [Note: The road connection was made in the revised plat approved by the Commission.] Note: Both block length issues (minimum and maximum) maybe combined into one Variance request. 2. Landscane Plan: The landscape plan should be revised show the detached sidewalk along Linder Road. A ten-foot wide gravel shoulder will be required adjacent to the existing edge of pavement along Linder Road; the remainder of the future right-of- way lot must be landscaped with at least grass per Ordinance 12-13,10-9. 3. Stub Drain: The revised plans show that the White Stub-Drain will be relocated and re-piped (shown as `IRR') along the frontage of the project. The location ofthe pipe appears to be within the future right-of--way. Please verify the location and make sure the piped stub drain is outside of future right-of--way. No easement is shown for the stub drain; please revise plans to show the easement. Applicant's design engineer should consult with Mr. Les Vogel regarding his concern over pipe size and flooding that currently happens upstream. 4. Tiling of Ditches: While not stated in the application, staff anticipates that the applicant desires to leave the White Drain open. To accomplish this, the applicant must petition City Council for a waiver from the requirement to the the ditch per MCC 12-4-13.A.2. Note: this request has been granted in other areas along the White Drain. All other ditches must be piped. Add the following as site specific condition #14: 14. Pave a short pathway along the north boundary of the subdivision, adjacent to the White Drain. This will be a dual use pathway for recreation and public works access. B. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as follows: SITE SPECIFIC COMMENTS /PRELIMINARY PLAT Sanitary sewer service to this site shall be via main line extensions from the newly installed White Drain Trunk. This development shall be subject to sanitary sewer latecomer fees to reimburse the City for extending sewer service FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WATERSONG ESTATES SUBDNISION / (PP-02-030) into the area. The latecomer fees for each lot shall be due and payable upon signature on fmal plat. 2. Domestic water service to this site shall be via main line extensions from mains installed adjacent to the property. This development shall be subject to water latecomer fees to reimburse those responsible for extending water service into the area. The latecomer fees for each lot shall be due and payable upon signature on final plat. 3. Applicant will be responsible to construct the sewer and water mains to and through this proposed development, thereby making them available to adjacent properties. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and routing with the Public Works Department. 4. The applicant has indicated that the pressurized irrigation system within this development is to be owned and operated by the Settler's Irrigation District. Underground year-round pressurized irrigation must be provided to all lots within this development. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by ayear-round source of water. Applicant shall be required to utilize any existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, asingle-point connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized, the developer shall be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature on the final plat by the Meridian City Engineer. 5. A detailed fencing plan shall be submitted upon application of the fmal plat. Permanent perimeter fencing shall be required around the subdivision unless the City agrees in writing that such a fence is not required. 6. All fencing adjacent to the gavel access road/pathway along the north boundary ofthe subdivision shall be restricted to 4-foot maximum height for solid fencing or 6-foot maximum for see-through fencing. Fences along micropaths have the same restriction per Ordinance 12-13-15-9. 7. In accordance with Ordinance 12-13-10-8, Applicant shall provide detached sidewalks adjacent to McMillan Road. 8. If depth to groundwater becomes an issue in this subdivision and DEQ, or other regulatory agency, requires impermeable surfacing in the storm water detention areas, such areas shall not be counted toward the required open space calculation. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WATERSONG ESTATES SUBDIVISION / (PP-02-030) 9. Unless a waiver is granted, the applicant shall be responsible to the all irrigation ditches, laterals, and canals per MCC 12-4-13.1. 10. Applicant shall submit ground water monitoring data to the Public Works Department from the date of the initial investigation (10/29/00), to current. 11. Add or revise the following preliminary plat notes: • Add a note regarding minimum residential house size. • Modify note 8 to reference specific lots. 12. Lot Dimensions: Several lot line dimensions are missing from the plat and must be added to the revised preliminary plat. 13. Ten (10) copies of a revised plat shall be submitted to the City Clerk's Office for this application. GENERAL COMMENTS 1. Submit a copy of the Ada County Street Name Committee's approval letter for the subdivision name, and the lot and block numbering. Make any corrections necessary to conform. 2. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian Public Works Deparlment. 3. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all fencing, landscaping, play equipment, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to signature on the final plat. 4. All pathways within the proposed subdivision shall be designed in accordance with MCC 12-13-15 "Micropath Landscaping". 5. A detailed landscape plan, in compliance with the Landscape Ordinance, shall be submitted for the subdivision with the final plat application. 6. Sidewallcs within the proposed subdivision shall be built in accordance with MCC12-13-10-8. 7. Two-hundred-fifty and one-hundred-watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WATERSONG ESTATES SUBDNISION / (PP-02-030) will be required at locations designated by the Public Works Department. All streetlights shall be installed at subdivider's expense. Typical locations are at street intersections and/or fire hydrants. Final design locations and quantity are determined after power designs are completed byIdaho Power Company. The street light contractor shall obtain design and permit from the Public Works Department prior commencing installations. 8. Except as noted above, all irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or lying adj acent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per City Ordinance 12-4-13. Plans will need to be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association (ditch owner's), with written approval or non-approval submitted to the Public Works Department. If lateral users association approval can't be obtained, plans will be reviewed and approved by the meridian City Engineer prior to final plat signature. 9. Submit all updated groundwater/soils reports to the Public Works Department for review. Any drainage areas (detention/retention basins) must be designed to ensure that water is retained only during 100-year storm events, and for a period of time not to exceed 24 hours. Side slopes within drainage areas shall not exceed 3:1. 10. Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed from the property shall be replaced by installing additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that were removed. Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for those trees that have to be removed. 11. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office. 12. Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be removed from their domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. Wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation. 13. Compaction test results must be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material. 14. Applicant's engineer will be required to submit a signed, stamped statement certifying that all street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three feet above the highest established normal groundwater elevation. F1IVDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WATERSONG ESTATES SUBDIVISION / (PP-02-030) C. Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows: Site Snecific Conditions of Approval 1. Provide a Public Right's-of--Way Road Trust Deposit in the amount of $26,000.00 to construct 5-foot concrete sidewalk on Linder Road OR Construct a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on Linder Road with an easement provided to the District. The face of sidewalk shall be located a minimum of 41- feet from centerline. 2. Construct Watersong Drive to intersect with Linder Road approximately 415-feet north of the south property line to align with the Meridian Middle School driveway located on the east side of Linder Road. 3. Construct the San Remo Drive/Twin Eagles Way intersection to offset the Cool River Way/San Remo Drive intersection a minimum of 125-feet (measured centerline to centerline). 4. Construct Watersong Drive from Linder Road to High Altitude Way as a residential collector with a 36-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter and 5- foot concrete sidewalk within 50-feet ofright-of--way; as proposed. 5. Construct the internal roadways as 36-foot street sections with curb, gutter and 5-foot attached concrete sidewallc within 50-feet ofright-of--way, as proposed. 6. Construct Timber Lakes Lane as a stub street to extend to the south property line approximately 360-feet east of the west property line, as proposed and install a sign at the terminus of the roadway stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED 1N THE FUTURE". 7. Extend San Remo Drive from the west property line approximately 550- feet north of the south property line, as proposed. 8. Extend Shadow Creek Drive to the west property line approximately 75- feet south of the north property line, as proposed. 9. Construct Cody Creek Way to extend to the north property line approximately 620-feet east of the west property line, as proposed. Install a sign FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WATERSONG ESTATES SUBDMSION / (PP-02-030) at the terminus of the roadway stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE". 10. Construct four knuckles without islands within the subdivision, as proposed. 11. Construct two cul-de-sac turnarounds without islands to provide a minimum turning radius of 45-feet. 12. Any proposed landscape islands/medians within the publicright-of--way dedicated by this plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. Notes of this shall be required on the final plat. 13. Construct a roundabout located on Watersong Drive at the intersection of High Altitude Way, as proposed. Design the roundabout with a minimum of 21- foot street sections on either side of the center island and dedicate sufficient right-of--way on either side of an island. Coordinate the size and design of the roundabout with traffic services staff. 14. Other than the access points specifically approved with this application, direct lot access to Linder Road, Ustick Road and Watersong Drive east of High Altitude Way is prohibited. These restrictions shall be noted on the final Plat. 15. The applicant shall enter into a development agreement with ACHD that outlines right-of--way acquisition, costs, timing and payment; and shall also include an agreement that this development shall be subject to any extraordinary impact fee, LID or other funding source established by the District to improve the surrounding roadways; or shall be subject to the development's proportionate share of surrounding roadway improvements as established by the applicant's traffic impact study. 16. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. Standard Conditions of Approval Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of- way. 2. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne by the developer. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDTTIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WATERSONG ESTATES SUBDIVISION / (PP-02-030) 10 3. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file number) for details. 4. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing by the District. Contact Construction Services at 387- 6280 (with file numbers) for details. 5. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans. 6. The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building permit (or other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes. 7. 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. 8. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance with Ordinance #195, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance. 9. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of--way. Existing utilities damaged by the applicant shall be repaired by the applicant at no cost to ACHD. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of--way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction. 10. 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. 11. 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, FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDTI'IONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WATERSONG ESTATES SUBDMSION / (PP-02-030) 11 regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought. D. Adopt the Meridian Fire Department Recommendations as follows: 1. One and two family dwellings will require afire-flow of 1,000 gallons per minute available for duration of 2 hours to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of 400' apart. 1997 UFC Appendix III- A 2. Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian Water Department. 3. Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department. 4. The phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than 150' in length that is not provided with an outlet shall be required to have a turn around. 5. All roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside. 6. Insure that all yet undeveloped pazcels aze maintained free of combustible vegetation per section 1103.2.4 of the Uniform Fire Code. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before combustible construction begins. UFC 901.4.2 & 901.3 8. A minimum of two points of access will be required for any portion of the project, which serves more than 50 homes. UFC 902.2.1 9. The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards and shall have a cleaz driving surface, available at all times, which is 20' wide. UFC 902.2 10. Building setbacks shall be per the Building Code for one and two story construction. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WATERSONG ESTATES SUBDIVISION / (PP-02-030) 12 E. Adopt the Recommendation of Settler's Irrigation District as follows: 1. All irrigation and drainage facilities/easements will need to be protected. The Coleman Lateral courses along the southern boundary of the property and turns north at the southwest comer. The Coleman requires a 30' easement. The White Drain Stub will be relocated as shown along the eastern boundary of the property with a 30' easement. The White Drain courses along the northeast boundary of the property and requires a 60' easement as shown. The Matlock Lateral, which enters the property at the northeast corner and courses along the east boundary, requires a 20' easement. All facilities that require piping shall be piped with reinforced concrete pipe. 2. A license agreement will need to be signed and recorded prior to construction. 3. All storm drainage must be retained on-site. 4. Plan review/inspection fees shall be paid prior to any approvals. 5. The developer has indicated that SID will own, operate, and maintain the pressure irrigation system. A license agreement needs to be in place prior to the pre-construction meeting. F. Adopt the Recommendations of Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District as follows: If all storm drainage is retained on site this project will not impact the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District; however, if any drainage leaves the site the District will require a Land Use Change/Site application. G. Adopt the Recommendations of the Central District Health Department as follows: 1. This project can be approved after written approval from appropriate entities are submitted. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WATERSONG ESTATES SUBDNISION / (PP-02-030) 13 2. The Applicant's central sewage and central water plans must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Division of Environmental Quality. 3. Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem. 4. Stormwater shall be pretreated through a grassy Swale prior to discharge to the subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water quality. 5. The Engineers and architects involved with the design of the subject project shall obtain current best management practices for stonnwater disposal and design a stormwater management system that prevents groundwater and surface water degradation. H. Adopt the action of the City Council taken at their March 25, 2003 meeting as follows: The Preliminary Plat to be used for this application is dated REVISED 03/07103, with 124 single family detached lots and 12 common lots ranging in size from approximately 6,662 s.f. to 12,180 s.f., at an overall gross density of 3.18 dwelling units per acre and a net density of 5.20 dwelling units per acre. By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the S~'~ day of T'~T_ , 2003. ROLL CALL COUNCILMAN BIRD COUNCILWOMAN deWEERD COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLESS COUNCILMAN NARY VOTED~~-- VOTED~~ VOTED~~ VOTED ~~fL'`'t FIIVDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WAT'ERSONG ESTATES SUBDIVISION / (PP-02-030) 14 MAYOR ROBERT D. C VOTED (TIE BREAKER) Copy served upon Applicant, The Planning and Zoning Department, Public Works Department and City Attorney. `` ~,,,,,,~~~,,,,,~ '( .q , o°\``` y OF '''~~~'~ C?' ~L AA 0 ~~r~ By: Dated: `~'8~ 3 City Clerk __ ~L - 9(~ $~ 4` 1 Z:\WorkVM\Meridian\Meridian15360M\Watersmg Estates AZ-02-029 PP-02-030\FfClsOrdPP.doc FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WATERSONG ESTATES SUBDNISION / (PP-02-030) 15