HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Bridges CUP 03-004BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMLSSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR CONDTTIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A CHILD CARE
FACILITY IN AN R-4 ZONE
APRIL REYNOLDS,
Applicant
Case No. CUP-03-004
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
~ COUNCIL
R~CEIVEI)
APR 1 8 2003
City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
1. The property is located at 3289 N. Towerbridge Way, Meridian.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is 1?rimeland Development Company, 660 E.
Franklin Rd., Suite 110, Meridian, Idaho.
3. Applicant is April Reynolds, 2650 N. Chancery Way, Meridian.
4. The subject property is currently zoned R-4 (Low Density Residential). The zoning
district of R-4 is defined within the City of Meridian Zoning and Development
Ordinance, Section 11-7-2.
5. The Applicant requests the Conditional Use Permit for a child care facility in an R-4 zone
(Planned Development). The R-4 zoning designation has been modified by an approved
Planned Development permit approved by the City of Meridian to allow uses other than
those typically allowed in an R-4 zone as long as a Conditional Use Permit is obtained for
all uses allowable in the L-O zone, including those requested by the Applicant.
6. The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission recognize that the proposed application
is in compliance with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
7. The use proposed which is the subject of this will, in fact, constitute a conditional use as
determined by City policy.
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RECOMMENDATION
The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council
of the City of Meridian that they approve the requested Conditional Use Permit as requested by
the Applicant for the property described in the application, subject to the following:
A. Adopt the Special Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission as follows:
I. The maximum number of children allowed at this facility shall be dictated by the
Fire Department and the State approval authority (Health and Welfaze).
B. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
follows:
SITE SPECIFIC REOUIItEMENTS
1. Sanitary sewer and water service shall be from existing service lines on the
property.
2. The applicant shall correct the site plan to show all drive aisles at 25 feet wide per
Meridian City Code (MCC). The four pazking spaces south of the loading area shall be
approved as "compact"; measuring 9'x16'.
3. The structure shall be located a minimum of 5 feet beyond the existing 25-foot
street buffer. This will require a 6-inch shift from the current location depicted on the
site plan. The required 30-foot front setback will be measured from the front of the street
buffer common lot.
4. The minimum width of all pazking lot "island" planters is 5 feet wide, measured
inside curbs. One tree is required in each planter. All parking lot planters shall be
designed in accordance with MCC 12-13-11-3.
5. The trash enclosure shall be designed and located so that no part of the structure
encroaches into a required drive aisle. Coordinate the enclosure location, size, and
materials with the Sanitary Services Company (SSC). Design must be in accordance with
Ordinance 11-12-1C.
6. All exterior lighting, whether attached to the building or located within the
parking lot, shall be down-shielded or otherwise altered so that the light does not spill
over onto adjacent properties or right-of--way. All pazking lot lighting shall be in
accordance with Ordinance I 1-13-4C.
7. All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 11-14 of
the City Zoning and Development Ordinance. All signage is subject to design review and
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shall require separate permits.
8. All construction and site improvements shall conform to the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
9. All parking shall be striped and improved in accordance with the Meridian City
Code.
10. A drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho licensed architect or engineer is
required and shall be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-1-91) for all off-street
parking areas. Storm water treatment and disposal must be designed in accordance with
Department of Environmernal Quality 1997 publication Catalog of Storm Water Best
Management Practices for Idaho Cities and Counties and City of Meridian standards and
policies. Off-site disposal into a surface water is prohibited unless the jurisdiction which
has authority over the receiving stream provides written authorization prior to
development plan approval. The applicant is responsible for filing all necessary
applications with the Idaho Department of Water Resources regazding Shallow Injection
Welts.
11. Certificate of Occupancy: All required improvements must be complete prior to
obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed development. A temporary
Certificate of Occupancy maybe obtained by providing surety to the City in the form of a
letter of credit or cash in the amount of 110% of the cost of the required improvements
(including paving, striping, landscaping, and irrigation). A bid must accompany any
request for temporary occupancy.
12. Applicant shall be required to submit revised plans a minimum of ten days prior
to the next public hearing.
C. Adopt the Recommendations of ACRD as follows:
Comnlv with Bridgetower Subdivision Site Specific Requirements
1. Dedicate 48-feet of right-of--way from the centerline of Ustick Road abutting the
parcel by means of recordation of a final subdivision plat or execution of a warranty deed
prior to issuance of a building permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first.
Allow up to 30 business days to process the right-of--way dedication after receipt of all
requested material. The owner will be compensated for all right-of--way dedicated as an
addition to existing right-of--way from available impact fee revenues in this benefit zone,
if the owner submits a letter of application to the impact fee administrator prior to
breaking ground, in accordance with Section 15 of ACRD Ordinance #193.
2. 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.
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3. Construct the main entrance, Towerbridge Way, with a 29-foot street section and
a 36-foot street section, with a 30-foot wide center median and located approximately
400-feet east of Quanystone Way on the south side of Ustick Road, as proposed.
Dedicate sufficient right-of--way for the entire width of the entrance.
4. Construct a center turn lane on Ustick Road for the Ustick Road/Towerbridge
Way intersection. The tum lane should be constructed to provide a minimum of 100-feet
of storage with shadow tapers for both the approach and departure directions. Coordinate
the design of the turn lane with District staff.
5. Construct the main entrances to Pride Crossing Drive with 29-foot street sections
and a 20-foot wide center median. Dedicate sufficient right-of--way for the entire width
of the entrances.
6. Towerbridge Way and Pride Crossing Drive shall be designated as residential
collector streets with no front-on housing, because the anticipated traffic volumes exceed
1,000 vehicle trips per day. The access restrictions for these streets shall be stated on the
final plat. Construct these streets segments as 36-foot street sections with curb, gutter
and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks. Unless otherwise noted, parking should be
prohibited on these street segments. Coordinate the signage plan with District staff.
7. Construct a bridge on N. Towerbridge Way where the roadway crosses Fivemile
Creek. The bridge shall be constructed as a 29-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-
foot wide concrete sidewalks. Coordinate the design of the bridge with District staff.
8. Construct a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on Ustick Road abutting the pazcel.
The sidewalk should be located 2-feet within the new right-of--way. Coordinate the
location and elevation with District staff.
9. If relocation is required, utility poles shall be relocated out of the new right-of-
way on Ustick Road, and are the responsibility of the developer.
10. Construct all public roads within the subdivision as 36-foot street sections with
curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks within 50-feet ofright-of--way.
11. Construct the main entrance to Trestle Drive with 21-foot street sections and a 10-
footwide center median as proposed. Dedicate sufficient right-of--way for the entire
width of the entrance.
12. Stub Pride Crossing Drive, a residential collector, to the east property line
between Lot 3, Block 2 and Lot 2, Block 7. Install a sign at the terminus of the roadway
stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE°. Coordinate the
sign plan for the stub street with District staff.
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13. Stub Towerbridge Way, a residential collector, to the north property line between
Lot 14, Block 5 and Lot 30, Block 3, and construct over the Creason Lateral. Install a
sign at the terminus of the roadway stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED
IN THE FCJTURE". Coordinate the sign plan for the stub street with District staff.
14. Any proposed landscape islands/medians within the publicright-of--way dedicated
by this plat shall be owned and mairnained by a homeowners association. Notes of this
should be required on the final plat.
15. Construct the turnarounds to provide a minimum fuming radius of 45-feet, as
proposed.
16. Construct a 24 to 30-foot wide driveway at the east properly line of Lot 2, Block 2
to access the proposed recreation center. Pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-
feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of Pride Crossing Drive.
17. Construct a 24 to 30-foot wide driveway on Towerbridge Drive, approximately
140-feet north of Ustick Road to access Lots 2, and 3, Block 1; future office/commercial
sites. Pave the driveway its full width and at least 30.feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement of Towerbridge Drive.
18. Construct a 24 to 30-foot wide driveway on Towerbridge Drive, approximately
140-feet north of Ustick Road to access Lot 6, Block 1, a future office/commercial site.
Pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement of Towerbridge Drive.
19. Direct lot or parcel access to Ustick Road is prohibited. Lot access restrictions, as
required with this application, shall be stated on the final plat.
Standazd Reauirements:
1. A request for modification, variance or waiver of any requirement or policy
outlined herein shall be made in writing to the ACHD Planning and Developmern
Supervisor. The request shall specifically identify each reauirement to be reconsidered
-9:00 a.m. on the day scheduled for ACRD Commission action. Those items shall be
rescheduled for discussion with the Commission on the next available meeting agenda.
Requests submitted to the District after 9:00 a.m. on the day scheduled for Commission
action do not provide sufficient time for District staff to remove the item from the
Consent agenda and report to the Commission regazding the requested modification,
variance or waiver. Those items will be acted on by the Commission unless removed
from the agenda by the Commission.
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2. After ACHD Commission action, any request for reconsideration of the
Commission's action shall be made in writing to the Planning and Development
Supervisor within six days of the action and shall include a minimum fee of $110.00.
Commission at the time of its original decision The request for reconsideration will be
heard by the District Commission at the next regular meeting of the Commission. If the
Commission agrees to reconsider the action, the applicant will be notified of the date and
time of the Commission meeting at which the reconsideration will be heard.
3. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction
in accordance with Ordinance #193, also known as Ada County Highway District Road
Impact Fee Ordinance.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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
applicarn at no cost to ACRD. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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,
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 awaiver/variance of said
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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 Recommendations ofthe Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1. Provide afire-flow of 2000 GPM per the Uniform Fire Code Appendix III-A to
service the 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 Departmern.
3. All roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside.
4. All access roads within the project shall have a clear driving surface with a
minimum width of 20' available at all times. UFC 902.2.2.1
5. A Daycare Cemer will be required to meet the requiremerns of the Irnemational
Building & Uniform Fire Codes.
6. A Daycare Cerner will be required to pass an inspection based the requirements of
the Idaho State Fire Marshal's Office.
E. Adopt the Recommendations of Central District Health Department as follows:
1. Plans will be required to be submitted for review for any child care center.
2. Applicant must cornact Susan Simmons at CDHD 327-8530.
F. Adopt the Recommendations of Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District as follows:
1. The Five Mile Drain courses along the north boundary of the proposed project.
The Five Mile Drain is a Federal Drain and any encroachments within the easement
without approved plans and a signed license agreement aze unacceptable. All storm
drainage must be retained on site.
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