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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Bridges VAR 03-007MAYOR Robert D. Come CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Tammy deWeerd Wi1Gam L. M. Nary Cherie McCandless .. ~~ ~r~ as CITV OF ~~QQ ,,~~'' ~'- ~ t~ C~VLBYlG~l~YI ~` "~ v tl IDAHO .li LEGAL DEPARTMENT (208) 288-2499 •Fax 288-2501 PARKS $ RECREATION (208 888-3579 •Fax 898-5501 PUBLIC WORKS (208) 898-5500 •Fax 857-1297 BUILDING DEPARTMENT (208) 887-2211 •Fax 887-1297 Keith Bird .. ° ~ TaEttune V Nu' ~ ~ i9oa PLANNING AND ZONING (208) 884-5533 •Fax 888-6854 TRANSMITTALS TO AGENCIES FOR COMMENTS ON DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH THE CITY OF MERIDIAN To insure that your comments and recommendations will be considered by the Meridian City Council please submit your comments and recommendations to Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, City Clerk, by: May 6, 2003 Transmittal Date: April 4, 2003 Hearing Date: May 13, 2003 File No.: VAR 03-007 Request: Request for a variance in parking conditions for Building Bridges Child Development Center By: Aprll Reynolds Location of Property or Project: David Zaremba, P/Z Mo vaR, vac, r~ Jerry Centers, P/Z Mo vAR, bac, ~ Leslie Mathes, P/Z (NO VAR, VAC, FP) Michael Rohm, P/Z (NO vAR, vac, rr) Keith Borup, P/Z Mo vat vac, FP) Robert Corrie, Mayor Bill Nary, C/C Tammy deWeerd, C/C Keith Bird, C/C Cherie McCandless, C/C Water Department Sewer Department Sanitary Service (NO vAR, vac, Fri Building Department Fire Department Police Department City Attorney City Engineer City Planner Parks Department Your Concise Remarks: Nampa Meridian brig. District Settlers Irrigation District Idaho Power Co. (Fame oMrl U.S. West (FP/PP OMyI Intermountain Gas (FViraomrl Bureau of Reclamation rFF~FP«vm Idaho Transportation Department maul Ada County (AZ Onry) Ada County Assess. Land Records (FFmv orar9 Meridian Development Corporation Historical Preservation Commission Meridian School District MoF~I Meridian Post Office (FPiPao~yl Ada County Highway District Ada County Development Services Central District Health 33 EAST IDAHO • MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642 (208) 888-4433 •Fax (208) 887-4813 City Clerk Office Fax (208) 888-4218 Human Resources Fax (208) 884-8723 • CITY OF MERIDIAN Planning & Zoning Department 660 E. Watertower Ln., Ste. 202, Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 884-5533 Phone / (208) 888-6854 Fax ~;~~ QD ~- ~rARIAN('F APPLii'ATii1N (RE: Meridian Zoning Ordinance-11-18, Meridian Subdivision Ordinance-l2-11) APPLICANT: ADDRESS: PHONE: -d qrJ- -T S FJ~i FAX: OWNER(S) OF RECORD: E-MAIL: ADDRESS: 1} ' PHONE: QRR'~'~L}1~ FAX: _._. E-MAIL: ENGINEER, SURVEYOR, PLANNER: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: ADDRESS, GENERAL LOCATION OF SITE: PRESENT ZONE CLASSIFICATION:--~ --- E-MAIL: PRESENT USE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: ~ 't~(~p~/ l PROPOSED USE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: F hl~d "'~" P~i7~YY9PY~ ~~~ ~ - rn rl[ iYLQ DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED VARIANCE: [ have read the information contained herein and certify [he information is true and correct. Signattue of Applicant: Rer. I tl_ w T O Q °o w II M O(/ / ti~H ~~ cu <u u_ n e- CJ O C) a~ T~ 0 0 r- cD cD CV e- Q O C~ CJ O UD O CO C7 q Variance Application for Building Bridges Child Development Center The reasons that this facility is respectfully requesting a parking variance are separated below. They are delineated by number according to the sheet "Contents of variance application". Thank you in advance for your time and consideration in this matter. Item 5: The ordinance that we cannot comply with: • Parking Ordinance # Title Code Item 6: What prevents compliance with the ordinance? Space Building Bridges Child Development Center was founded by parents who were not satisfied with the quality and care currently available in this area. It is a part of our mission to "set the standard for the care and development of children in an environment which promotes education and safety". The current parking ordinance for the city of Meridian impedes us from doing this. The current ordinance as written, penalizes childcare facilities as outlined later in item #9. As the chosen location is ideal for a first rate child development center it does not have the space required for us to do what is in the best interest of the children in our care. The facility is a first rate center and unlike any other in the state. Our slightly larger building allows us to educate and care for the children in a comfortable environment while keeping child to teacher ratios low. If we have to consume too much of the property-with unneeded parking we either must reduce the building size or short change the children in the outdoor activity areas that they desperately need. Our cdncept in child development includes a structured play area that will promote physical activity as well as hands on learning of the environment and climates. As born and raised natives to the area, one thing that has always kept us here has been the four very distinct seasons. The clean Idaho air, climate, and natural surrounding beauty affords us the opportunity to teach our children and those in our care, the values #hat we were blessed at their age. Summary 1. Mass quantity of parking is unneeded, as the facility is a drop_off and pick-up facility only. 2. Cannot reduce building or outdoor activity area in size and provide the learning environment that supports our mission. Item 7: What are the minimum requirements of this ordinance that need to be reduced to permit the proposed use? We believe that a reduction of approximately 30 percent of required parking spaces would accommodate our needs and provide the desired learning environment. Item 8: What is the difficulty or hardship that would result if requirements of this ordinance were applied to the subject property? Failure If this ordinance was applied to this piece of property we would not be able to fulfill our mission statement. We would have to significantly reduce the size of either our building or outdoor activity area, which in turn would compromise the teaming environment of those in our care. As stated earlier, we undertook this venture to provide the learning environment not currently found in this area. If the parking arrangement cannot be amicably solved we will be forced to sell the property and build elsewhere, as it is not an option for us to build a substandard facility. Item 9: Any unusual or peculiar circumstances that indicate regulations of this ordinance that should no be strictly complied with? Need This is a business that has parking needs much lower than a different business of same size. For instance, with the 24 provided parking spaces we would be able to build a 9,600 SQ. ft. office building. Like wise the ordinance would allow only a 3,900 SQ. ft. child care facility -That's 60% less square feet than an office space that we believe has a higher potential parking use. In addition, this facility is a drop off and pick up type facility with a portion of the studehts being bused in and out. Parking needs are for staff and short terms throughout the day. It is common, in surrounding areas that like businesses have significantly lower amounts of available parking as compared to those being required of us with this ordinance. Item 70: Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure or buildings involved which are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district. Potential With the absence of need of the required parking as defined by this ordinance we feel that there is little to no comparison to other businesses in this district. With the land set aside for outdoor activity area, this property could add parking if the building's use were changed. Ifem 11: A literal interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance shall deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under terms of this ordinance. If the ordinance were applied, this property would be non-useable by us for its intended purpose. We would be forced to sell this property and delay the opening of our business. Ifem 12: Special conditions or circumstances exist that was not a result of the applicant's action. Not applicable. Item 13: Granting the variance requested shall not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied 6y this ordinance to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district. We believe that there will be no special privilege by allowing a variance to this ordinahce, as the parking needs are significantly lower than those requested. As stated earlier, parking could be added at a later date if building use was ever to change from original design intentions. Item 14: How the granting of the variance would convenience the applicant and how the applicant would profit therefrom, which statement shall also represent whether profit and convenience is the sole reason why the variance is requested. The requested variance allows us to fulfill our mission statement by providing a safe, well-rounded learning environment. As stated before, it is our intention to set the standard in the childcare industry. It is our goal to have a facility that will broaden the horizons of our children and those in our care while supporting itself and making a profit. Unlike our competitors, it is our goal to change the industry and build a mare functional childcare and development center. We want the absolute best for our children, and those in our care, it simply is not available at this time so we have decided to undertake this endeavor. While profit it a major concern, it is not the basis by which we intend to operate, develop, and implement our learning programs. Item 15: Provide a written statement regarding the relationship of the proposed variance to the Meridian Comprehensive Plan. If approvet~is variance will not adversely affe~e Meridian Comprehensive Plan. In addition we believe this ordinance should be reviewed and rewritten for these types of facilities. ~~ x e s? ~~ 3 a a i s Z e c U z F G c`~ y6 ~_ ~ ~E C~~ E"~So.aP i e o °a1 'c '= c•q a ~o5u E55 ~ rs x~n~ aoaruau~os •u rl x a ~~ ~ ~M v0 as PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 300' 3289 N. TOWERBRIDGE WAY USA 1150 N CURTIS RD BOISE ID 83706-1234 W USTICK RD CHAPMAN HORACE CHAPMAN EARL TESTAMENTARY TRUST 40 ADAMS RANCH RD BOISE ID 83716-0000 W USTICK RD WHITNEY HOMES LLC 1412 W IDAHO ST STE 200 BOISE ID 83702-0000 2635 W PRIMELAND DR PRIMELAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLP 660 E FRANKLIN RD MERIDIAN ID 83642-0000 2617 W PRIMELAND DR 3404 N COACHMAN AVE 2525 W PRIMELAND OR 3289 N TOWERBRIDGE WAY 3235 N TOWERBRIDGE WAY BRIDGETOWER OWNERS ASSOCIATION LLC 1111 5 ORCHARD ST STE 155 BOISE ID 83705-0000 N TOWERBRIDGE WAY 2425 W PRIDE CROSSING DR W USTICK RD CARLSON RYAN LARGENT KELLY 2591 W PRIMELAND DR MERIDIAN ID 83642-0000 BILL DAVIS CONSTRUCTION INC 5460 N EAGLE RD BOISE ID 83713-0989 2569 W PRIMELAND DR FENIX CONSTRUCTION INC 603 E STATE ST EAGLE ID 83616-0000 2547 W PRIMELAND DR COX FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC 1212 N COLE RD BOISE ID 83704-0000 3250 N TOWERBRIDGE WAY CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS 50 E NORTH TEMPLE ST FL 22 SALT LAKE CITY UT 84150-0002 2515 W USTICK RD LEWIS RICHARD D LEWIS MICKIE JAYNE 2624 W PEBBLESTONE CT MERIDIAN ID 83642-0000 JENSEN NANETTE c d JENSEN THAYNE R 2606 W PEBBLESTONE CT MERIDIAN ID 83642-7503 FAUSETT CRAIG W d FAUSETT SHARON C 2588 W PEBBLESTONE CT MERIDIAN ID 83642-7502 THIBAULT TED J d THIBAULT ALISA M 2554 W PEBBLESTONE CT MERIDIAN ID 83642-7502 ~~ Building Bridges Child DeveloAment Center 3289 N. Tower Bridge wv. Signed Affidavit I April Reynolds, representative of Building Bridges Child Development Center, agree to post upon the property a sign in conformance with the city of Meridian's posting requirements, one week before the hearing date. The properly is located at 3289 N. Tower Bridge Way, the posting is in conjunction with the parking variance currently under application. nn ,,~~ ~ ~-~''i''@ Q ~~ April Reynolds Owner Building Bridges Child Development Center ~4FFIDAVIT OF LEGAL INTEREST. STATE OF-IDAHO ) COUNTY OF ADA ) Primeland Devel.opm~nt Company, LLP [, E.L. Bews ,~6LL,G-., F ><i . n a,, c,;ito 110 .(name).. (address) ; ;, being first duly sworn upon Meridian Idaho' oath, depose and say: (city) (state) 1. That I am the record owner of the,property described on the attach and I grant my permission to: gP,.it Reyndds , ?b.5o IV. Qhancery Way (name) (address) to submit the accompanying application pertaining to that property. -~ 2. I agcee,to indenuiify, defend and hold the-City of Meridian and. it's etttployees harmless from arty claim or, liability resulting from any dispute as `Io the statements. contained herein or as to the ownership of the properly, which is the subject of the application:: Dated this 26th day of November ,.2002_ (Signature} SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me the day and year first above written. :/~ r!`U Notary Pu lic for Idaho Residing, a+, ~T `~°- `''` My Commission Expires: ~ ~~? /o`~ l~a'v. ? l Il' ~ ~~ ¢m ~W L \V\ O' .~ W~ L ~ M N - ~~\ M V G 1 z U J a -- ~~ \ ~ C a z t ~ J . ~ X H 6 d1 1 c w LL . ~ a s Z u ~ O ` w ~ U m OJ y ~' ~ U Z W ~ ` ` p Q O ~~ ~ I Z F a w U ~ ~, a ~. C ~ U ~ w a U U V_ ? ¢m \ t~J O c ~ w U Z w ~ I Z ~' t~0 yy N ~ ~ O U n N v d a ~o 11`~` O` WARRANTY DEED Far Value Received EDWARD L. BEWS & SHIRLEY G. BEWS husband and wife The grantors, do hereby grant, baz~gain, sell, and convey unto PRIMELAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.L.P. an Idaho Limited Liability Partnership The grantee, whose current address is 1111 S. Orchard Boise, ID 83705 The following described premises, to-wit: See Exhibit "A attached hereto and made a part hereof. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said premises, with their appurtenances unto the said Grantee, his heirs and assigns forever. And the said Grantor does hereby covenant to and with the said Grantee, that it is the owner in fee simple of said premises; that said premises aze free from all encumbrances except current years' taxes, levies, and assessments, and except U. S. Patent reservations, restrictions, easements of record, and ' easements visible upon the premises, and that it will warrant and defend the same from all claims whatsoever. , a . -t, , ~ ~ - Dated: RECOROEI] fJRE~ ~ u ', pAVIp~NAVARROEp By: ~ V em~e,n)arlp FEE ~ - DE ~ Edwar ews 1010 0 7 5 4 2001 JA 30 P19 1= 45 Shirley G. ews STATE OF IDAHO ) - - ., :39 COUNTY OF ADA - ~.M` "} sa";''^'r).e... STATE OP 1DAk~~Jeeaotraresao )sa couivrv ~~'~,)~d°n' ^,w,.,;,~ rte, ,;,) On tbisG ~ ~ej~,pP•`~`'"J R'~+:s'r"'`~ 20 ~a before me, the undersigned, aNotsry Public in and for said SI@~er~sdgehly"aAppper~'~~d noney is subscri6~Yl Io IEe s~i[hin insuhmLri~'a`Sd~, }. 3 ~ ya.n 'n'0i19y1~ . H7, . e ~,.. ,, eerep~0 Fcs~°H, n j(>b'g~(~ e6 e ~~~'7r/K.1't-h J~ , 20 D f , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public ~~ ~ ~Shirlev G Bews .known or iden[i0ed to me [0 6e the arson whose in and Fo~sq~l~la[e, personal)y8p~eaieQ; p name is ~pbse~bed ta4t10+within in~rum~At','end acknowledged m me that-`J f executed the same. ~, ,, :t :: a ~`~<; by r.t ~ a° •qr bopav~,,,.~~4<1 %'e Notary PUbllc. e ,. e C _ ~:: ,+~ Residing al: ~Pr@i„~? IL~e~" My Commission Expires: 0 -O ward L. Bews . kna or identified ro me ro be roe person whose Wcknowledged to me that executed Na same mNOtsry PUbl' ~ Zl+rt-.,. Residing et:' 0 3 -tt My Commission Explres: _ t o r ~So435"3 ~'IGO ~ EyHIBIT "A" A tract of land situated in the Southeast Quar$ereoilt Nast utgoise Quarter of.8ection 35, Township 4 North, Ranq Meridian, Ada County, ~,:"•~ho, described as follows: Beginning at the Bouth .,..,arter corner of Section 35, the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING; thec;i South 89 °49' 4Q" Weat :?. ~nq ~ the South lino o! Bald Section 35 a distance of 688.0) feat;.,thence tLence North 5°08'40" East a distance of 464.21 lest, Dint on the -South 63°35'40" East a distance of 720.45 feat to a p center yvarter liz,_ :~ ; thence E+OIN'T OF Bouth 0°26'00" Sast a di~xtance of 143.87 feet to the REAL BsaINNINa. LE88 AND ESCEPTZNO the East 18 feet thereof. AL80 LE88 AND ESCEPTING therefrom a narrow strip of land 30 feet wide along the North boundary of said above described parcel of land. AL80 LE88 AND ESCEPTING therefrom a portion deeded to IINITED STATES OF AMERICA by warranty Dead, recorded in Hook 120 of Daeda at Page 49, records of Ada County, Idaho.