HomeMy WebLinkAboutResponse to STaff ReportMeridian Planning and Zoning Commission '~ B 2 1 ~~'~~` February 21, 2008
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Meridian, Idaho 83642
RE: Browning Plaza (Waltman Lane) Annexation/Zoning and Preliminary Plat -Planning and
Zoning Review Comments
Dear Commission;
With regards to the comments by Planning Staff for the Browning Plaza (Waltman Lane) annexation
and zoning, and preliminary plat applications that will be before you on the February 21st P&Z
hearing, please accept the following reply to those comments.
Conceptual Plans
The applicant will provide conceptual elevations to staff and for viewing by the Planning and Zoning
Commission at the hearing. The applicant would like it to be clear to the Commission that these plans,
in addition to the conceptual site plan, are only conceptual in nature, and may not represent what could
actually develop on this property once a user or users are found. From discussions with staff, it is the
applicants understanding that any future development would need to be in "general conformance"
with these plans and that a future user may request a modification to the development agreement if a
design is proposed that does not match what is hereby submitted. It is the applicants hope that,
through the conditions of approval within the development agreement, that the City will be
comfortable with the applicant's desire for flexibility at this stage of the planning process.
Uses Adjacent to North and West Property Boundary
Staff has indicated a Development Agreement Requirement limiting the types of uses, sizes and
heights of structures adjacent to the residential districts. The applicant would like to propose the
following additions/revisions to these recommendations:
Applicant Proposed:
• Office and Retail allowed as Principle Permitted Uses
• CUP required for a Hotel -eater than 100,000 square feet; Hotels may locate within
100 feet of the property boundary for the first story, with a 200 foot setback for a
second story or higher
• Buildings greater than 100,000 sq ft will require a CUP
• CUP required for in-line retail uses utilizing rear docking, loading, etc
Requirement for minimum of 15 buildings required on-site
The applicant requests removal of this condition altogether, or would request a reduction in the
minimum amount to a more reasonable number
Limiting Access Points on Walhnan Lane
Staff is limiting access points on Waltman Lane to those shown on concept plan. The applicant would
like the flexibility in the ultimate locations of these access points, with the understanding that ACHD
requirements will be met.
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Meridian staff is requiring the off-site improvements to Waltman Lane, east of the site, and Corporate
Drive, north of the site. These two conditions are unacceptable and the applicant would hereby request
the following with regards to access:
• Removal of all conditions regarding the construction of off-site improvements to
Corporate Drive to the north of the site and Waltman Lane, east of the site
• Removal of condition requiring full improvements of the north side of Waltman Lane
on the north boundary of the site. ACHD is requiring no curb, gutter or sidewalk on
the northern portion of Waltman Lane until future development of the properties to the
north occur
• Removal or modification of condition to allow construction traffic only on Waltman
Lane before Waltman Lane/Meridian/Main Street intersection is completed. The
applicant would like the ability to construct infrastructure on-site prior to and during
construction of intersection
Any remaining comments and recommendations contained in the Staff Report are deemed to be
within reason to the applicant upon approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City
Council. Please include our comments as part of the record for Browning Plaza. Please contact me if
any questions arise.
Sincerely,
Shawn L. Nickel
Representing Meridian Walhnan, LLC