Stake House RecsCITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MARCH 4, 2008
STAFF REPORT
Hearing Date: March 4, 2008 E IDIAN
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208-884-5533 FEB 2 8 2008
SUBJECT: Stake House
City Of Meridian
• AZ-07-019 City Clerk Office
Annexation and Zoning of 15.49 acres from RUT (Ada County) to
L-O (Limited Office), by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, has applied for Annexation and Zoning
(AZ) of 15.49 acres from RUT (Ada County) to L-O (Limited Office). The site is home to an existing LDS
Church which is not proposing any new development at this time. The applicant is requesting annexation to
comply with the Agreement recorded under instrument #106096022 which allowed the Church to connect to
City services without being annexed into the City, until it was contiguous. The City limits now border this
property on all four sides.
The subject site is located at 5555 N. Locust Grove Road in Section 30, T.4N., R.1 E. This property is
within the Urban Service Planning Area and is contiguous to the current City limits.
2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
The subject application (AZ) was submitted to the Planning Department for review. Below, staff has
provided a detailed analysis, comments, and recommended actions for the requested AZ application. Staff is
recommending approval of the Stake House Annexation and Zoning (AZ-07-019) request as presented
in the staff report for the hearing date of January 17, 2008, based on the Findings of Fact listed in
Exhibit D of this staff report. The Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on
January 17.2008. At the public hearing the Commission moved to recommend approval of the subiect
AZ request.
a. Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Ladd Cluff (Applicant's Representative)
ii. In opposition: None
iii. Commenting: None
iv. Written testimony: None
v. Staff presenting application: Bill Parsons
vi. Other staff commenting on application: Bill Nary
b. Key Issue(s) of Discussion. by Commission:
i. Development Agreement for the site.
c. Key Commission Change(s) to Staff Recommendation:
i. None
d. Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council:
i. Development Agreement requirements for the site (the Applicant does not want a DA).
3. PROPOSED MOTION (to be considered after the public hearing)
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Number AZ-07-019 as
presented in the staff report for the hearing date of March 4, 2008, with the following modifications: (Add
any proposed modifications)
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Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny to File Number AZ-07-019 as
presented during the hearing on March 4, 2008: (Please state specific reasons for denial of the annexation
request)
Continuance
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to continue File Number AZ-07-019 to
the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason(s): (State specific
reason(s) for continuance)
4. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
a. Site Address/Location:
5555 N. Locust Grove Road (Parcel #50530417300)
Section 30, Township 4North, Range 1 East
b. Owner:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
50 E. North Temple Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84150
c. Applicant/Representative: Ladd Cluff, Elk Mountain Engineering
d. Present Zoning: RUT (Ada County)
e. Present Comprehensive Plan Designation: Public/Quasi-Public
£ Description of Applicant's Request: The applicant is requesting annexation and zoning into the City
with an L-O zone.
g. Applicant's Statement/Justification: The applicant is requesting annexation into the City to comply with
the agreement that allowed the Church to connect to City water/sewer services outside City limits. (See
applicant's narrative submitted with application.)
5. PROCESS FACTS
a. The subject application will in fact constitute an annexation as determined by City Ordinance. By reason
of the provisions of the Meridian City Code Title 11 Chapter 5, a public hearing is required before the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council on this matter.
b. Newspaper notifications published on: December 31, 2007 and January 14, 2008 (Planning and Zoning
Commission); February 11, 2008 and February 25, 2008 (City Council)
c. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: December 21, 2007 (Planning and Zoning
Comnssion); February 8, 2008 (City Council
d. Applicant posted notice on site by: January 7, 2008 (Planning and Zoning Commission); February 22,
2008 (City Council)
6. LAND USE
a. Existing Land Use(s): There is an existing LDS church on the site.
b. Description of Character of Surrounding Area: The area surrounding the subject property consists of
single-family residential properties and projects.
c. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning:
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1. North: Madelynn Estates, zoned R-4
2. East: Vienna Woods Subdivision, zoned R-4
3. South: Tustin Subdivision, zoned R-4
4. West: Cardigan Bay Subdivision, zoned R-4
d. History of Previous Actions: Agreement recorded under instrument # 1060960022 between the City and
the Church to connect to City services.
e. Existing Constraints and Opportunities:
1. Public Works:
Location of sewer: N Locust Grove Rd
Location of water: N Locust Grove Rd
Issues or concerns: None
2. Vegetation: NA
3. Floodplain: NA
4. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: NA
5. Hazards: Staff is unaware of any hazards associated with this property.
6. Proposed Zoning: L-O (Limited Office)
7. Size of Property: 15.49 acres
£ Subdivision Plat Information: The applicant has not submitted a preliminary plat, or a concept plan for
this property, with the subject annexation application. The applicant is not proposing any new
development of this property at this time.
g. Landscaping:
1. Width of street buffer(s): A 25-foot wide landscape street buffer is required adjacent to N. Locust
Grove Road, an arterial roadway per the UDC.
2. Width of buffer(s) between land uses: A 20-foot wide buffer between land uses is required between
L-O zoned property and the residential properties to the north, south and west of the subject site.
3. Other landscaping standards: UDC 11-3B-8 and UDC 11-3B-12 require landscaping within and
around parking lots. The site currently has an existing Church with the associated parking lot. The
parking lot landscaping on the site does not currently conform to the standards of the UDC and any
re-development of the site will require compliance with the applicability section of the landscape
standards (UDC-11-3B-2).
h. Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access: As mentioned above, the applicant is not proposing to
develop/plat this property at this time. Access to this site is currently provided from two full access
driveways to N. Locust Grove Road. No new access points are proposed or approved with this
application. If/When this property re-develops staff will re-evaluate access points to this property.
7. COMMENTS MEETING
On December 28, 2007 a joint agency and departments meeting was held with service providers in this area.
The agencies and departmments present include: Meridian Fire Department, Meridian Parks Department and
Meridian Public Works Department. All comments are pertaining to future development of this site.
8. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
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This property is designated "Public/Quasi-Public" on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. Public
/Quasi-Public" areas are designated to preserve and protect existing private, municipal, state, and federal
lands (see Page 106 of the Comprehensive Plan). This category includes churches and public lands
(excluding parks and schools) within the Area of City Impact. The redevelopment of these areas should be
guided by the intensity of the existing use, the underlying zoning of the property, the surrounding land uses,
the location of the property, and the transportation issues associated with the development of the property.
The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation for this property is "Public /Quasi-Public."
However, the UDC does not have aPublic /Quasi-Public zoning district. Therefore, the Applicant is
requesting to rezone this property to L-O. A church is a principally permitted use in all four commercial
zones (L-O, C-N, C-C, & C-G), a conditional use in certain residential zones (R-8, R-15, & R-40), and is
prohibited in the R-2 and R-4 zones. The subject property is surrounded by residential properties zoned R-4.
At this time, the applicant is not proposing any new development on the site. During pre-application
meetings, Staff suggested the applicant zone the site L-O, so the church would comply with the underlying
zoning district as a permitted use rather than having the applicant submit for a conditional use permit
allowing a church in a residential zoning district. Staff believes the L-0 zone is appropriate for the church
site; however, any new development or re-subdivision of the site should be complimentary and mindful of
the surrounding uses in the area.
Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to the
subject property (staff analysis in italics below policy):
• Require that development projects have planned for the provision of all public services. (Chapter
VII, Goal III, Objective A, Action 1)
When the City established its Area of City Impact, it planned to provide City services to the subject
property. The City of Meridian plans to provide municipal services to the lands proposed to be
annexed in the following manner:
- Sanitary sewer and water service have been extended to the project at the applicant's expense.
- The subject lands currently lie within the jurisdiction of the Meridian Rural Fire District. Once
annexed the lands will be under the jurisdiction of the Meridian City Fire Department, who
currently shares resource and personnel with the Meridian Rural Fire Department.
- The subject lands currently lie within the jurisdiction of the Ada County Sheriff's Office. Once
annexed the lands will be serviced by the Meridian Police Department (MPD).
- The roadways adjacent to the subject lands are currently owned and maintained by the Ada
County Highway District (ACHD). This service will not change.
- The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian School District No. 2. This service will
not change.
- The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian Library District. This service will not
change and the Meridian Library District should suffer no revenue loss as a result of the subject
annexation.
Municipal, fee-supported, services will be provided by the Meridian Building Department, the
Meridian Public Works Department, the Meridian Water Department, the Meridian Wastewater
Department, the Meridian Planning Department, Meridian Utility Billing Services, and Sanitary
Services Company.
• Protect existing residential properties from incompatible land use development on adjacent parcels.
(Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective C, Action 1)
The applicant is not proposing any new development for this property. Staff believes that the
existing church is compatible with the other residences in this area. Churches are typically located
adjacent to residential zones and uses within the city. When/If this property redevelops, full
compliance with land use buffers and all other UDC standards should be met.
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• "Require appropriate landscape and buffers along transportation corridors (setback, vegetation, low
walls, berms, etc.)." (Chapter VII, Goal N, Objective D, Action 4)
The applicant is not proposing any new development for this property. If this site develops in the
future, a 25 foot landscape buffer will be required adjacent to N. Locust Grove Road.
• "Permit new ...commercial development only where urban services can be reasonably provided at
the time of final approval and development is contiguous to the City." (Chapter IV, Goal I, Obj. A,
#6)
The existing church is already connected to city services.
• "Require all commercial businesses to install and maintain landscaping." (Chapter V, Goal III,
Objective D, Action 5)
The applicant is not proposing any new development for this property; however, there is existing
landscaping adjacent to Locust Grove Road and internally to the building and the parking lot for
the church site. Currently the landscaping on the site is substandard and any re-development or
expansion of the site will require compliance with the UDC landscaping standards. The
applicability for compliance regarding expansion of the site is outlined in UDC I1-3B-2.
• "Protect existing residential properties from incompatible land use development on adjacent
parcels." (Chapter VII, Goal N, Objective C, Action 1)
The Applicant is proposing a commercial zone adjacent to established residential areas. Currently,
there are residential uses along the northern, southern and western property boundaries. The UDC
requires a 20 foot landscape buffer between L-O zoned property and residential uses. On the
submitted site/landscape plan, the site is developed with ball fields and open grass fields along the
western and southern boundaries. Along the northern boundary, the subject site indicates a S0 foot
buffer. Any development proposed for the future will require the appropriate buffer based on the use
and zoning on the site.
Staff finds that the proposed L-O zoning designation is generally harmonious with and in accordance
with the Comprehensive Plan.
9. ZONING ORDINANCE
a. Zoning Schedule of Use Control: UDC 11-2B-21ists a church as a Permitted Use (P) in the L-O zone.
b. Purpose Statement of Zoning District: The purpose of the Commercial Districts is to provide for the
retail and service needs of the community in accord with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan. Four
Districts are designated which differ in the size and scale of commercial structures accommodated in the
district, the scale and mix of allowed commercial uses, and the location of the district in proximity to
streets and highways.
10. ANALYSIS
a. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation:
AZ Application:
Zoning: As mentioned above, the applicant is requesting annexation to comply with the Agreement
recorded under instrument #106096022 which allowed the Church to connect to City services without
being annexed into the City. The site is home to an existing LDS Church and is not proposing re-
development at this time. The UDC does not have aPublic /Quasi-Public zoning district. As stated
above, a church is a principally permitted use in an L-O zone, a conditional use in certain residential
zones (R-8, R-15, & R-40), and is prohibited in the R-2 and R-4 zones. Staff suggested the applicant
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zone the site L-O, so the existing LDS Church would comply with the underlying zoning district as a
permitted use rather than having the applicant submit for a conditional use permit allowing a church in a
residential zoning district. Staff realizes that the site encompasses approximately 15 acres which is not
typical acreage for an office development adjacent to residential development. However, Staff believes
the L-O zone is appropriate for the church site and any future development and/or subdivision on the
site will require full compliance with the UDC standards. Staff has incorporated this as a provision in
the DA in Exhibit B of this staff report.
The annexation legal description submitted with the application (stamped on December 15, 2007 by
Ladd F. Cluff, PLS) shows the property as contiguous to the existing corporate boundary of the City of
Meridian.
Access: Currently the site has two full access driveways to/from N. Locust Grove Road and no
roadways are stubbed to the property from adjacent developments. There is an existing street (E. Strauss
Drive) adjacent to the southeast corner of the site. Staff believes that any future development of the site
should require alignment with said street across Locust Grove Road and/or a shared access agreement
may be required.
Landscape: As stated earlier, there is existing landscaping adjacent to Locust Grove Road and
internally to the building and the parking lot for the church site. Most of the landscaping does conform
to the standards of the UDC but some of the requirements are not met. There are some planter islands in
the parking lot that do not contain trees and there are ball fields and grassy areas adjacent to the
residential uses that do not have the require landscaping (i.e. trees). In addition the Ada County
Highway District has requested the City require a 5-foot sidewalk located along Locust Grove Road.
Any new development on the site or expansion of the existing building will require compliance with the
UDC landscaping standards. The applicability for compliance regarding expansion of the site is outlined
in UDC 11-3B-2.
Development Agreement: UDC 11-SB-3D2 and Idaho Code § 65-b711A provides the City the
authority to require a property owner to enter- into a Development Agreement (DA) with the City that
may require some written commitment for all future uses. The applicant is not proposing to develop
this site at this time. However, Staff believes any new development on the site should be
compatible with the existing residential uses in the area. Therefore, Staff is proposing a DA be
required for this property. If the Commission or Council feels additional development agreement
requirements are necessary, staff recommends a clear outline of the commitments of the developer being
required.
A Development Agreement (DA) will be required as part of the annexation of this property. Prior to
the annexation ordinance approval, a DA shall be entered into between the City of Meridian and the
property owner(s) (at the time of annexation ordinance adoption). The applicant shall contact the
City Attorney, Bill Nary, at 888-4433 within 3 months of Council approval to initiate this
process. The DA shall include, at minimum, the following:
• All future development of the subject property and/or expansion of existing structure(s) shall
comply with City of Meridian ordinances in effect at the time of development.
• If/When this site re-develops; access points to/from this site will be evaluated and may be
restricted/limited by the City of Meridian and/or ACHD.
• If/When this site re-develops, full compliance with the landscaping standards of the UDC shall
be enforced.
• Except for additions or buildings associated with the existing church, no building permits shall
be issued on this site until a subdivision has been approved by the City Council.
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b. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the subject property be annexed into the City with
an L-O zoning designation and requirement of a Development Agreement per the comments listed in
Exhibit B and the Findings of Fact listed in Exhibit D of this staff report. The Meridian Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on January 17, 2008. At the public hearing the Commission
moved to recommend auproval of the subject AZ request.
11. EXHIBITS
A. Drawings
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site/Landscape Plan (dated: December 7, 2007)
B. Conditions of Approval
1. Planning Department
2. Public Works Department
3. Fire Department
C. Legal Descriptions & Exhibit Maps
D. Required Findings from Unified Development
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1. Vicinity Map
Exhibit A
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Exhibit A
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MARCH 4, 2008
B. Agency Comments
1. PLANNING
1.1. The annexation legal description submitted with the application (stamped on December 15, 2007 by Ladd
Cluff, PLS) shows the property as contiguous to the existing corporate boundary of the City of Meridian.
1.2. A Development Agreement (DA) will be required as part of the annexation of this property. Prior to the
annexation ordinance approval, a DA shall be entered into between the City of Meridian and the
property owner(s) (at the time of annexation ordinance adoption). The applicant shall contact the City
Attorney, Bill Nary, at 888-4433 within 3 months of Council approval to initiate this process. The
DA shall include, at minimum, the following:
• All future development of the subject property and expansion of existing structures shall
comply with City of Meridian ordinances in effect at the time of development.
• If/When this site re-develops; access points to/from this site will be evaluated and may be
restricted/limited by the City of Meridian and/or ACRD.
• If/When this site re-develops, full compliance with the landscaping standards of the UDC shall
be enforced.
• Except for additions or buildings associated with the existing church, no building permits shall
be issued on this site until a subdivision has been approved by the City Council.
2. PUBLIC WORKS
2.1 Sanitary sewer service to this development will be via extension of mains in N Locust Grove Road. The
applicant shall install mains to and through this subdivision; applicant shall coordinate main size and
routing with the Public Works Department, and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that
are required to provide service. Minimum cover over sewer mains is three feet, if cover from top of
pipe to sub-grade is less than three feet than alternate materials shall be used in conformance of City of
Meridian Public Works Departments Standard Specifications.
2.2 Water service to this site will be via extension of mains in N Locust Grove Road. The applicant shall be
responsible to install two water connections one from N Locust Grove Road and a second connection to
the existing 8 inch water line located behind the existing structure due to fire flow requirements. The
applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development, coordinate main
size and routing with Public Works.
2.3 The applicant shall provide a 20-foot common lot for all public water/sewer mains outside of public
right of way. The common lot shall be covered with a blanket easement to the City of Meridian.
2.4 The applicant shall provide a 20-foot easement for all public water/sewer mains outside of public right
of way (include all water services and hydrants). The easements shall not be dedicated via the plat. The
description shall be consistent with the graphically depicted easements on the plat but be recorded as a
separate document using the City of Meridian's standard forms. Submit an executed easement (on the
form available from Public Works), a legal description, which must include the area of the easement
(marked EXHIBIT A) and an 81/2" x 11"map with bearings and distances (marked EXHIBIT B) for
review. Both exhibits must be sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Land Surveyor. DO NOT
RECORD. Add a note to the plat referencing this document.
2.5 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of
water (MCC 12-13-8.3). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or well water for
the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, asingle-point connection to the culinary
water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized, the developer will be responsible
for the payment of assessments for the common areas.
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANKING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MARCH 4, 2008
2.6 All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or lying
adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per UDC 11-3A-6. Plans shall be
approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association (ditch owners), with
written approval or non-approval submitted to the Public Works Department. If lateral users association
approval can't be obtained, alternate plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Meridian City
Engineer prior to final plat signature.
2.7 Any existing domestic well system within this project shall be removed from domestic service per City
Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8 contact the City of Meridian Engineering Department at (208)898-
5500 for inspections of disconnection of services. Wells maybe used for non-domestic purposes such as
landscape irrigation if approved by Idaho Department of Water Resources Contact Robert B. Whitney at
(208)334-2190.
2.8 Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City Ordinance
Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. Contact Central District Health for abandonment procedures and inspections
(208)375-5211.
2.9 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all uncompleted fencing,
landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc.
2.10 All development improvements, including but not limited to sewer, fencing, micro-paths, pressurized
irrigation and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining certificates of occupancy.
2.11 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction inspection
fees, as determined during the plan review process.
2.12 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting that may
be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
2.13 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations'with the Meridian Post Office.
2.14 All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-12-3H.
2.15 Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building pads
receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
2.16 The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of 3-feet
above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom elevation of
the crawl spaces of homes is at least 1-foot above.
2.17 The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or drainage
facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation district or the ACRD.
The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have been installed in accordance with
the approved design plans. This certification will be required before a certificate of occupancy is issued
for any structures within the project.
2.18 The applicants design engineer shall certify that all seepage beds out of the public right- of-way are
installed in accordance with the approved design plans. This certification must be received by the City
of Meridian Public Works Department prior to the project receiving final approval.
2.19 At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings per the
City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and approved prior to
the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the project.
2.20 One hundred watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights shall 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 by Idaho Power Company. The street light contractor shall obtain design
and permit from the Public Works Department prior to commencing installations.
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MARCH 4, 2008
3. FIRE DEPARTMENT
3.1 Any roadway greater than 150 feet in length that is not provided with an outlet shall be required to have
an approved turn around. Phasing of the project may require a temporary approved turn around on streets
greater than 150' in length with no outlet.
3.2 All entrance and internal roads and alleys shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside radius.
3.3 Commercial and office occupancies will require afire-flow consistent with the International Fire Code to
service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall be placed per Appendix D.
3.4 The Fire Dept. has concerns about the addressing of the existing house and the address being visible from the
street which the project is addressed off of. Please contact the Addressing Specialist at 898-5500 to address
this concern prior to the public hearing.
3.5 All aspects of the building systems (including exiting systems), processes & storage practices shall be
required to comply with the International Fire Code.
3.6 All portions of the buildings located on this project must be within 150' of a paved surface as measured
around the perimeter of the building.
3.7 Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is
more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route
around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required
by the code official. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183).
• For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m).
• For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903..3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m).
3.8 There shall be a fire hydrant within 100' of all fire department connections.
3.9 The applicant shall contact the Meridian Fire Department to set up a Fire Inspection for the existing church
building on the site.
4. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT
4.1 ACRD Planning Staff is recommending the applicant construct a 5-foot concrete sidewalk on N. Locust
Grove Road abutting the site, located no closer than 28-feet from centerline.
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEAR]NG DATE OF MARCH 4, 2008
C. Legal Description and Exhibit Map
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ELE MOUNTAIN EN6IHEESIN6
Revised Date:: December 13. 2007
Project: P00-04
Page: l of 1
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OFLATTER-DAY S_ A1NTS
ANNEXATION PARCEL
5555 North Locust Grove Road
A parcel of land being a portion of the parcel as described in Warranty Deed Instrument No.
77345.35, Ada County Records said parcel being situated in Use Northeast ''/a of the Southeast '/4
of Section 30, Township 4 Nortl% Range 1 East; Boise Meridian; Ada County; Idaho being more
particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 30; thence along the East line gf said.
Section also being the centerline of Locust Grove Road North 00°25' 19" East 1785.02 feet to Ute
POINT OF BEGI7VNING; thence leaving said East line
North 88°4755" Nest 40.00 feet to the West Right-of-VJay .line of Locust Grove Road; thence
continuing along the South line of the Parcel as described in Warranty Deed instrument No.
7734535, Ada County Records
North 88°47'55" West 745:07 feet (formerly South 89°13'04" East) to the West line of said
Parcel; thence
North 00°25'22" East. 851.99 feet (formerly South 0°00'00" West 852.$4 feet) to the East-West
Center of Section line; thence leaving said West Parcel line
South. 89°54'29" least 745.00 feet (formerly South 89°44' 15" West) along said. East-West Center
gf:Section line to the West Riglit-of-Way line of Locust Gmve 'Road; thence continuing along
the East-West Center of Section line
South 89°54'29'' East 40.00 feet to the East 1/4 comer of said Section 3U; thence along the Fra„st
line of said Section
South 00°25' 19"West 367.1'9 feet to the POTNT OF BEGTNi\IING.
Said parcel. contai:rts :674,772 square feet or 1.5..49 acres and is subject to easements of record and.
of use.
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Exhibit C
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MARCH 4, 2008
D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
1. Annexation Findings:
Upon recommendation from the Commission, the Council shall make a full investigation and
shall, at the public hearing, review the application. In order to grant an annexation and/or rezone,
the Council shall make the following findings:
a. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan;
The applicant is proposing to zone all of the subject property to L-O: The Commission finds that the
proposed zoning map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive
plan. Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section 8, of the Staff Report.
b. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district,
specifically the purpose statement;
No development is proposed concurrent with the zoning map amendment. The Commission finds
that future development of this property should comply with the established regulations and purpose
statement of the L-O zone.
c. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare;
The Commission finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare. Staff recommends that the Commission and Council rely on any oral or
written testimony that may be provided when determining this finding.
d. The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services by
any political subdivision providing public services within the City including, but not limited
to, school districts; and,
The Commission finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not result in any adverse impact
upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing services to this site.
b. The annexation is in the best of interest of the City (iTDC 11-SB-3.E).
The Commission finds that the annexation and zoning of this property to L-O would be in the best
interest of the City.
Exhibit D