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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLochsa Falls No 5 FP 03-019BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL C/C 04/22/03 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF LOCHSA FALLS, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR LOCHSA FALLS SUBDIVISION NO. S, LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH CINDER ROAD AND CASE NO. FP-03-019 ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT EAST McMILLAN ROAD, MERIDIAN, IDAHO This matter coming before the City Council for Final Plat approval pursuant to Meridian City Code § 12-3-7 on Apri122, 2003, and the Council fmding that the Administrative Review is complete which has included certain comments as stated in a letter to the Mayor and Council from David McKinnon Planner II for the Planning and Zoning Department, and Bruce Freckleton, Engineering Technician III, and that Brad Hawkins-Clark Planner III for the Planning and Zoning Department, commented at the heazing, and the Council having considered the requirements of the preliminary plat the Council takes the following action: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Final Plat of "LOCHSA FALLS SUBDIVISION NO. 5" as evidenced in Plat beazing: "PLAT OF LOCHSA FALLS SUBDIVISION NO. 5, A PORTION OF THE ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR LOCHSA FALLS SUBDIVISION NO. 5 / (FP-03-019) Page 1 of 4 SOUTHEAST'/ OF SECTION 26, T.4N., R.1 W., B.M., MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO 2003, 21105-PLT.DWG MEM 03/06/03, SHEET 1 OF 2, HANDWRITTEN DATE: 3/6/03 AND STAMPED DATE: MAR 19 2003, LOCHSA FALLS, LLC-DEVELOPER, BRIGGS ENGINEERING, INC.-CONSULTING ENGINEERS", Lochsa Falls, LLC, Developer, is Conditionally Approved subject to those conditions of Staff comments as set forth in the Memorandum to the Mayor and City Council from Bruce Freckleton, Engineering Technician III, and David McKinnon Planner II for the Planning and Zoning Department, dated April 22, 2003, listing 8 General Requirements and 10 Site Specific Requirements, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto mazked Exhibit "A", and consisting of three pages, and by this reference incorporated herein, and the response letter from Becky McKay dated April 17, 2003, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto mazked Exhibit "B", and consisting of two pages, and the additional requirements from the action of the Council taken at their Apri122, 2003 meeting as follows, to-wit: 1.1 Comply with the Meridian Fire Department's requirements as follows: 1. The project which comprised of single family dwellings will require afire-flow of 1,000 gallons per minute available for duration of 2 hours to service the entire prof ect. 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 Deparhnent. 3. Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department. The proposed fire hydrant locations will be submitted to the Public Works for plan review. ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR LOCHSA FALLS SUBDIVISION NO. 5 / (FP-03-019) Page 2 of 4 4. All roads and fire lanes shall have a taming radius of 28' inside and 48' outside. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before combustible construction begins. UFC 901.4.2 & 901.3 1.2 The Central District Health Department requires after written approval from the appropriate entities are submitted, they can approve this proposal for central sewage and central water; that plans must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Environmental Quality for central sewage and central water; that run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem; and it is suggested that stormwater be pretreated through a grassy Swale prior to discharge to the subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water quality; that engineers and architects should obtain current best management practices for stormwater disposal and design a stormwater management system that is preventing groundwater and surface water degradation. Manuals for guidance: 1. State of Idaho Catalog Of Stormwater Best Management Practices For Idaho Cities And Counties. Prepared by the Idaho Division Of Environmental Quality, July 1997. 2. Stormwater Best Management Practices Guidebook. Prepared by City of Boise Public Works Department, May 2000. 2. The final plat upon which there is contained the Certification and signature of the City Clerk and the City Engineer verifying that the plat meets the City's requirements shall be signed only at such time as: The Plat dimensions are approved by the City Engineer; and 2. The City Engineer has verified that all off-site improvements are completed and/or the appropriate letter of credit or cash has been issued ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR LOCHSA FALLS SUBDIVISION NO. 5 / (FP-03-019) Page 3 of 4 guazanteeing the completion of off-site and required on-site improvements. By22action~~,,of the City Council at its regulaz meeting held on the ZZ ~ ~ day of /7~ , 2003. By: RT D. CORRIE ````,~~`~Fu ~ ~~~'~'~~~ ,,Mayor, City of Meridian Attest: .`~~~~~~osrq r 9'L ~~'~. Fo S~l~~ _ William G. Berg, Jr., C y Clerk y ~^~ K% 9~ ~~T t5t ~ 1 ~~~ Copy served upon Applicant, the and City Attorney. By~ .c~~-- City Clerk Id~o~i'1}g`~epartment, Public Works Department, ~~1~~ c1~;3~ Dated: ~ ~ ®> Z:1WorktM~Meridien~Yleridian 15360NPLOChsa Falls No. 5 FP 03 O1910rderFP.doc "` rG ~" ww ~ .~ ~jrl~nra.:: `.1Y41M~~" ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR LOCHSA FALLS SUBDIVISION NO. 5 / (FP-03-019) Page 4 of 4 HUB OF TREASURE VALLEY MAYOR A Good Place to Live LEGAL DEPARTMENT Robert -. Come CITY OF MERIDIAN (208) 466.9272 ~ Fax 466-4405 CITY COUNCILMEMBERS PUBLIC WORKS William L M Nary 33 EAST IDAHO BUILDING DEPARTMENT . . (208) 867.2211 ~ Fax 887-1297 Keith Bard MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642 Tammy deWeerd (206) 888-4433 • FAX (208) 887-4813 PLANNING AND ZONMG City Clerk Office Fax (208) 888-0218 DEPARTMENT Cherie McCandless (208) 864-5533 • FAX 868.6854 MEMORANDUM: Apri122, 2003 To: Mayor & City Council From: Bruce Freckleton, Engineering Tech III ~ ~. &F~ j 1 Y s •e David McKinnon, Planner II APR ~ s zoo3 Re: LOCHSA FALLS SUBDIVISION NO. S City Of Meridian City Clerk Office • Request for a Final Plat Approval of Lochsa Falls Subdivision No. 5, Consisting of Twenty-Nine (29) Building Lots and One (1) Other Lot on 9.33 Acres in an R-4 Zone by Lochsa Falls, LLC (File No. FP 03-019). We have reviewed this submittal and offer the following comments, as conditions of the applicant. These conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly modified or deleted by motion of the Meridian City Council: APPLICATION SUMMARY & LOCATION This is the fifth phase of the Lochsa Falls Subdivision, located '/a of a mile north of McMillan Road, and approximately % a mile west of Linder Road. This phase of the subdivision includes 29 single family building lots and 1 "other" (landscaping/open space) lot. The gross density of Phase No. 5 is approximately 3.11 dwelling units/acre. The subdivision was approved as a Planned Development allowing for reduced minimum house sizes (1,201 +) and reduced building setbacks in the R-4 zone. The lots within the subdivision meet all of the minirnum lot requirements of the Planned Development and the approved preliminary plat. SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 1. Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved Preliminary Plat, Conditional Use Permit and the recorded Development Agreement. 2. The pressurized irrigation system within this development is to be owned and maintained by the Settlers Irrigation District. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of water. If a creek or well source is not available, asingle- point connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized, t he d eveloper sh all b e responsible for t he p ayment o f assessments f or t he c ommon areas prior to signature on the final plat by the Meridian City Engineer. 3. Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, pressurized irrigation system approved and activated, drainage lots constructed, fencing installed, and road FP•03-019 Lochsa Falls No.S FP ~xh ~ ~ t~ "/-+„ ~ o-~ 3 Mayor and Council Apri122, 2003 Page 2 base approved by the Ada County Highway District prior to applying for building permits. All development improvements, including fencing, m icro-paths, irrigation, and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining certificates of occupancy. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all fencing, landscaping, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to signature on the final plat. 4. Fencing within 20 feet of all public right of ways shall be no taller than 3 feet in height if solid fencing material is used. The fencing plan is approved as submitted with wrought iron fencing adjacent to Lot 7, Block 23. 5. The Landscape Plan dated 2-5-03, prepared by Harvest Design is approved as submitted. 6. 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. 7. Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to signature on the final plat per Resolution 02-374. Any drainage areas (detention/retention basins) must be designed to ensure that water is retained only during 100-yeaz storm events, and for a period of time not to exceed 24 hours. Side slopes within drainage areas shall not exceed 3:1. 9. Graphically depict 5-foot wide public utilities, drainage, and irrigation easements along the north side of Lots 17, Block 20, and the east side of Lots 19, Block 10, and Lots 9 & 22, Block 18, as these will be side lot lines adjacent to another phase. 10. Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved preliminary plat, conditional use permit or development agreement does not relieve Applicant of responsibility for compliance. GENERAL REOUI1tEMENT5 All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or lying adjacent and contiguous to the azea being subdivided shall be tiled per City Ordinance 12-4-13. Plans will need to be approved by the appropriate imgation/drainage district, or lateral users association, with written confirmation of said approval submitted to the Public Works Department. 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. 3. One-Hundred watt (100w), high-pressure sodium streetlights 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 FP-03-019 Lochsa Falls Sub No. 5 Mayor and Council Apri122, 2003 Page 3 locations and quantity aze determined after power designs are completed by Idaho Power Company. Street light contractor to obtain design and pemut from the Public Works Department prior commencing installations. 4. 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. 5. Sewer and water mains shall be extended to and through the proposed development, thereby making the available for adjacent properties. 6. 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. 7. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian's Water Deputy Fire Chief and the Public Works Department. 8. Provide sidewalks in accordance with the MCC. Lochsa Falls Sub No. 5 FP-03-019 ENGINEE~'1~1G SOLUTIONS~p April 17, 2003 150 East Aikens Street, Suite B Eag1e,ID 83616 Phone: (208) 938-0980 Fax: (208) 938-0941 E-mail: es-beckym®gwest.net ~~~ APR 17 ZD03 Mayor and City Council City Of .Meridian City of Meridian City Clerk Otlice 33 East Idaho Avenue Meridian, ID 83642 Re: Lochsa Subdivision No. 5 Final Plat (File No. FP 03-019) Deaz Mayor and Council: The following is in response to staff s comments dated Apri122, 2003. STTE SPECIFIC REOlJIREMENTS 1. The Applicant will comply with terms of approvals. 2. The Applicant will comply with pressurized irrigation requirements. The Applicant will comply. 4. The Applicant will comply with fencing requirements. 5. Approval of the landscape plan dated 2-5-03 is noted. 6. The Applicant will comply with sewer and water construction requirements. The Applicant will pay all applicable fees prior to signature on the final plat. 8. The Applicant will comply. 9. The plat will be revised in accordance with staff comments. 10. Noted. C:\Documents and Setlm~\Sntiths.MERID1ANCrfYltocal Settings\Tempofary Internet Files\OLKCIFPSCommentsaesponse.doc Mayor and City Council Apri117, 2003 Page 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. The Applicant will comply. 2. The Applicant will comply. 3, The Applicant will comply. 4. The Applicant will comply. 5. The Applicant will comply. 6. The Applicant's engineer will comply. 7. The Applicant will comply. 8. The Applicant will comply. We believe this letter addresses all ofyour concerns. Please feel free to call me ifyou have additional comments or questions. Sincerely, ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LLP Becky McKay Partner BM:ss cc: Lochsa Falls, LLC C:\Documents and Settings\Smiths.MERIDL4NCITY\Local Setings\Tem{wrary Internet Files\OLKC\FPSCommentsResponse.doc ~•