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FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS
OF LAW AND I D A H O
DECISION & ORDER
In the matter of the request for Rezone of 0.58 of an acre from R-4 (Medium Low-Density
Residential) to L-O (Limited Office), by Meridian Library District.
Case No(s). RZ-08-002
For the City Council Hearing Date of: August 12, 2008 (Findings on the August 26, 2008
City Council agenda)
A. Findings of Fact
Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 12, 2008,
incorporated by reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 12, 2008,
incorporated by reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August
12, 2008, incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the
hearing date of August 12, 2008, incorporated by reference)
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the "Local Land Use
Planning Act of 1975," codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (I.C. §67-6503).
2. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Unified Development Code
codified at Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of
Meridian has, by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was adopted August 6, 2002,
Resolution No. 02-382 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code §
11-SA.
4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s) received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
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5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not
impose expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed.
6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this Decision, which
shall be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk upon
the applicant, the Planning Department, the Public Works Department and any affected
party requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the Legal Description, Preliminary Plat, and the
Conditions of Approval all in the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 12,
2008, incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the
applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the application.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the City Council's authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 11-SA and
based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby
ordered that:
1. The applicant's Rezone request to L-O, as evidenced by having submitted the legal
description and exhibit map, stamped and dated Apri12, 2008 by Kevin Borah, PLS, is
hereby approved with a Development Agreement; and,
2. The Development Agreement provisions are as shown in Exhibit B of the attached Staff
Report for the hearing date of August 12, 2008, incorporated by reference.
D. Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of August 12, 2008.
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
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By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the ~CU day of
2008.
COUNCIL MEMBER DAVID ZAREMBA VOTED
COUNCIL MEMBER JOE BORTON VOTED
COUNCIL MEMBER CHARLIE ROUNTREE VOTED
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CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
CASE NO(S). RZ-08-002
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 12, 2008
STAFF REPORT Hearing Date: August 12, 2008
TO: Mayor & City Council E IDIAN~,~--
FROM: Sonya Wafters, Associate City Planner 1®~, ~@
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: Meridian Library Parking Lot Expansion
• RZ-08-002
Rezone of 0.58 of an acre from R-4 (Medium Low-Density Residential) to
L-O (Limited Office)
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, Meridian Library District, has applied for a Rezone (RZ) of 0.58 of an acre of land
from the R-4 (Medium Low-Density Residential) to the L-O (Limited Office) zoning district. The
applicant is proposing to use the property to expand the existing parking lot for the Meridian Library
just to the west of the subject property. NOTE: The proposed use of the property is considered a
public/quasi-public use and as such, is a permitted use in the L-O zoning district.
A conceptual site plan was submitted with the RZ application that shows how the parcel proposed to
be rezoned and the existing parking lot to the west will redevelop into one new parking lot with
associated landscaping. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance application will be required for the
construction of the new parking lot and landscaping.
The site is located at 1727 N. Leisure Lane, north of Cherry Lane on the west side of Leisure
Lane, approximately 1/a mile east of N. Linder Road. The subject property is within the corporate
boundaries of the city.
2. SUNIlVIARY RECOMMENDATION
The subject application was submitted to the Planning Department for review. Below, staff has
provided detailed analysis, comments, and recommended actions for the requested RZ application.
Staff is recommending approval of the subject Rezone (RZ-08-002) request as presented in the
staff report for the hearing date of June 5, 2008 with a Development Agreement, based on the
Findings of Fact listed in Exhibit D of this staff report.
The Meridian Plannine & Zonins Commission heard this item on June 5. and July 3, 2008. At
the public hearing on July 3, 2008, they moved to recommend approval of the subiect RZ
request.
a. Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Ed Daniels (Applicant's Representative)
ii. In opposition: Margaret Wallet;
iii. Commenting: Allen Garrett; Terry Leiehton; Janet Sanchez
iv. Written testimony: None
v. Staff presentine application: Sonya Waters. Caleb Hood
vi. Other staff commenting on application: None
b. Key Issue(s) of Discussion by Commission:
i. The conversion of Leisure Lane from a private street to a public street from Cherry
Lane to the north boundary of the site;
ii. The use of a private street for public access;
iii. Improvement and dedication of Leisure Lane as a public street if used for public access
to the site•
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iv. Restrict access to the site from Leisure Lane if public street improvements aren't made;
access provided through the library property to the south or west.
c. Kev Commission Change(s) to Staff Recommendation:
i. Strike Development Agreement provision #1.2A requiring improvement and dedication
of Leisure Lane as a public street; replace with provision prohibiting access to/from the
site via Leisure Lane and no street improvements required to Leisure lane.
d. Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council:
i. Access to/from the site via Leisure Lane vs. access through the library property to the
west or south (access should not be allowed to Leisure Lane from any of the properties
owned by the library if public street improvements are not made).
~_ Summary of City Council P ublic Hearinr<:
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L l[nfavor• Rodney Evans s Renresentativel: Terry Leighton
W H Pacific (Applicant
ji. In opposition: None
lil. Commen 'nu• None
lY. Written testimonv:.Iane t Sanchez
y` tall presentins< applica tion: Anna Cannins<
yL Other staff commentins< on application: Kyle Radek
b, ev Issues of Discussion by Council:
~. Construction of a pathw ay for access to the library site by adacent neighbors and
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installation of bollards t o prevent vehicles from driving on it
~. Kev Counc 1 Changes to Sta .
ff/Commission Recommendation
~, ouncil approved the subiect R7, application per the REVISED concept pia
attached in E~bit A.2 and the Development Agreement provisions in E~bit B.
C_ouncil_also required b ollards to_ be~nstalled~t-thesntrance to the pathway to the
library site from Leisur e Lane.
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 RZ-08-
002 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of August 12, 2008, with the following
modifications: (Add any proposed modifications)
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Number RZ-08-002 as
presented during the hearing on August 12, 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 RZ-08-
002 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:
1727 N. Leisure Lane (Parcel #S1201346618)
SW 1/ of Section 1, Township 3 North, Range 1 West
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b. Owner:
Meridian Library District
1326 W. Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
c. Applicant:
Same as Owner
d. Applicant/Representative: Ed Daniels, Hummel Architects, PLLC
e. Present Zoning: R-4 (Medium Low-Density Residential)
f. Present Comprehensive Plan Designation: Office
g. Description of Applicant's Request: The applicant is requesting a rezone from R-4 to L-O to
expand the existing parking lot for the Meridian Library.
h. Applicant's StatementlJustification: "The library's increasing patronage has placed a demand on
the number of parking spaces available. Safety concerns, due to the heavy traffic on Cherry- Lane,
have risen as patrons are parking in remote areas and walking to the library. Currently, the
property is zoned for R-4, which does not allow for the use requested. The proposed zone, L-O,
would allow for the proposed use. We feel this project will compliment and improve the guide to
future growth and development for the City of Meridian." from Applicant's narrative submitted
with the RZ application; see applicant's narrative for more information.
5. PROCESS FACTS
a. The subject application will in fact constitute a rezone 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 & Zoning Commission and City Council on this matter.
b. Newspaper notifications published on: May 19, 2008 and June 2, 2008 (Commission); July 21,
and August 4, 2008 (City Council)
c. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: May 8, 2008 (Commission); July 18,
2008 (City Council)
d. Applicant posted notice on site by: May 26, 2008 (Commission); July 24, 2008 (City Council)
6. LAND USE
a. Existing Land Use(s): The property is currently vacant.
b. Description of Character of Surrounding Area: The area surrounding the subject property consists
of residential and office uses.
c. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning:
1. North: Residential property, zoned R-4
2. East: Office, zoned L-O and R-4
3. South: Library parking lot and an existing vacant building, zoned L-O
4. West: Library parking lot, zoned L-O
d. History of Previous Actions: The adjacent properties owned by the Meridian Library at 1326 W.
Cherry Lane (Ordinance #726), 1729 N. Leisure Lane (Ordinance #751), and 1250 W. Cherry
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Lane were all previously zoned L-O. (Note: The zoning mnap shown in Exhibit A.1 shows an
incorrect zoning district for the property at the west boundary of the site; it shows R-8 zoning but
it is actually L-O.)
e. Existing Constraints and Opportunities:
1. Public Works:
Location of sewer: Sewer service is located in N. Leisure Lane.
Location of water: Water service is located in N. Leisure Lane.
Issues or concerns: A portion of the property in this application is located in the Leisure Lane
subdivision. Currently the residents of the leisure lane subdivision aze working with DEQ to
resolve inadequate well and septic issues. Public Works department has been working with
the residents on a design to make city services available and the mechanics of forming an
LID. Also all unities should be installed before the completion of any new road service.
2. Vegetation: There are no existing trees on the property proposed to be rezoned at this time;
several existing mature trees shown on the 2007 aerial view of the property have been
removed from the site. Several existing trees are shown on the concept plan. Mitigation is
required for all existing healthy trees 4-inch caliper or greater that are/were removed
from the site, in compliance with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-lOC.
3. Floodplain: NA
4. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: NA
5. Hazards: Staff is unaware of any hazazds associated with this property.
6. Proposed Zoning: L-O (Limited Office)
7. Size of Property: 0.58 of an acre
f. Landscaping: Landscaping is not required with the subject RZ application; however, landscaping
in accordance with UDC standards will be required with approval of the Certificate of Zoning
Compliance application for the parking lot expansion.
g. Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access: One two-way access driveway to the proposed
pazking lot is depicted on the site plan from Cherry Lane via Leisure Lane. Two one-way
driveways enter and exit the parking lot on the west boundary from/into the library property west
of the site. A possible driveway connection to the existing parking lot to the south is also depicted
on the plan. No new access points to Cherry Lane are proposed. See Analysis below for more
information on streets and access in this azea.
7. COMMENTS MEETING
On May 16, 2008 a joint agency and departments meeting was held with service providers in this
area. The agencies and departments present include: Meridian Fire Department, Meridian Pazks
Department, Meridian Public Works Department, and the Sanitary Services Company. These
agencies submitted comments on this application, which are included in Exhibit B of this report.
8. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
This property is designated "Office" on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. This
designation provides opportunities for low-impact business azeas. These would include offices,
technology and resource centers; ancillary commercial uses may be considered (particularly within
reseazch and development centers or technological pazks). The proposed L-O zoning district complies
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with the Office designation for this property. Further, the proposed parking lot for the library is
considered apublic/quasi-public use, which is a permitted use in the proposed L-O zoning district.
Staff fmds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to
the proposed development (staff analysis in italics below policy):
Protect existing residential properties from incompatible land use development on
adjacent parcels. (Chapter VII, Goal N, Objective C, Action 1)
Staff believes that the proposed use of the property for additional parking for the library will
be compatible with the existing residences north of the site and office uses/zoning to the east
and south.
• Require all new parking lots to provide landscaping in internal islands. (Chapter V,
Goal III, Objective D, Action 3)
The conceptual site plan submitted by the applicant depicts landscaping within the proposed
parking lot in internal islands. Parking lot landscaping must comply with the standards listed
in UDC 11-3B-8C.
Staff finds that the proposed L-O zoning designation is generally harmonious with and in
accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and surrounding uses.
9. ZONING ORDINANCE
a. Zoning Schedule of Use Control: The anticipated parking lot expansion for the Meridian Library
is considered apublic/quasi-public use. Per UDC Table 11-2B-2, public/quasi-public uses are a
permitted use in the proposed L-O zoning district.
b. Purpose Statement of Zone: Per UDC 11-2B-1, 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:
RZ Application: As mentioned above, the applicant is requesting a rezone of 0.58 of an acre
from R-4 to L-O. The Comprehensive Plan future land use map designation for this property is
Limited Office, which is consistent with the proposed L-O district. The applicant is proposing to
use this property to expand the existing parking lot for the Meridian Library to the west of the
site. The existing parking lot and the property proposed to be rezoned will be combined into one
parking lot with new striping and landscaping. The proposed use of the property for a parking lot
is considered apublic/quasi-public use, which is a permitted use in the proposed L-O district.
The applicant has submitted a conceptual site plan, attached in Exhibit A.2, showing how the
property proposed to be rezoned and the adjacent property to the west may redevelop with a new
parking lot and associated landscaping. One two-way driveway is proposed to the site from
Cherry Lane via Leisure Lane. Two one-way driveways enter and exit the parking lot on the west
boundary from/into the library property west of the site. A possible connection to the existing
parking lot to the south is also depicted on the plan.
This property is unique in that it encompasses all of Leisure Lane, a private street that is 42 feet in
width, at the east boundary, south to Cherry Lane. Leisure Lane is an existing private street that is
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used for access to the subject property, the property to the east, and the residences north of the
site. The residential property owners to the north own the land to the center of Leisure Lane;
Leisure Lane is located within an easement north of the site. Leisure Lane is currently improved
on this site with approximately 22 feet of asphalt, no curb, no gutter and no sidewalk (a raised
curb exists along the east boundary adjacent to the office property that separates a 5-foot wide
area that serves as a sidewalk but is the same level as the street). Leisure Lane is considered a
substandard street and all of the residential properties to the north are therefore considered non-
conforming properties (they are single-family homes without public street frontage). ACRD owns
an 8' +/- wide strip of land consisting of 0.04 acres along the west boundary of Leisure Lane,
which will be used for future expansion of Leisure Lane as a public street. Staff believes that
Leisure Lane should be improved as a public street as a provision of rezoning this property. If
Leisure Lane is improved as a public street, then all of the properties that have access to Leisure
Lane can someday re-develop in conformance with City Code. If the improvement and dedication
of Leisure Lane on this property does not occur, staff believes there will be a negative impact on
the adjacent neighbors. Staff is recommending as a Development Agreement provision that
the applicant improve and dedicate right-of--way for Leisure Lane as a public street,
consistent with ACRD standards, from Cherry Lane to the north boundary of the site. This
improvement and dedication shall occur prior to approval of the Certificate of Zoning
Compliance for the parldng lot expansion. (Note: A plat is not required for dedication of ROW
in this instance because it's located at the edge of the property.)
Based on the policies and goals contained in the Comprehensive Plan, the future land use
designation of Limited Office for this property and residential and office uses of adjacent
properties, Staff believes that the requested rezone to L-O is appropriate for this property. Please
see Exhibit D for detailed analysis of the required facts and findings.
The rezone legal description submitted with the application (stamped on April 2, 2008 by Kevin
Borah, PLS) shows the property within the existing corporate boundary of the City of Meridian.
Development Agreement: UDC 11-SB-3D2 and Idaho Code § 65-671 lA 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. Staff believes that a DA is
necessary to ensure that this property is developed in a fashion that is consistent with the
comprehensive plan and does not negatively impact nearby properties. If the Commission or
Council feel that additional development agreement provisions are necessary, staff recommends a
clear outline of the commitments of the developer being required.
Prior to rezone ordinance approval, a Development Agreement (DA) shall be entered into
between the City of Meridian, property owner (at the time of rezone ordinance adoption), and
the developer. The applicant shall contact the City Attorney, Bill Nary, at 898-5506 to initiate
this process. The DA shall incorporate at least the following:
Improve and dedicate Leisure Lane from Cherry Lane to the north property line consistent
with ACRD public street standards, prior to approval of the Certificate of Zoning Compliance
for the parking lot expansion. (Note: Street section may be reduced due to limited right-of-
way width, as determined by ACtID.)
Parking lot lighting shall be shielded so that no direct light shines into adjacent residential
properties. The applicant shall submit a lighting plan that has been approved by the Police
Department, with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application for the new parking lot.
A Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) application shall be submitted to the Planning
Department for approval of the proposed parking lot expansion after the Rezone ordinance
and Development Agreement have been approved by City Council. The site plan submitted
with the CZC shall substantially comply with the conceptual development plan attached in
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Exhibit A.2. If a use other than a parking lot is proposed on this property in the future, a
modification to the subject Development Agreement shall be required.
b. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the subject property be rezoned to L-O per the
comments listed in Section 10 and the findings in Exhibit D of this staff report. The Meridian
Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on June 5. and July 3, 2008. At the public
hearins on Julv 3, 2008, thev moved to recommend approval of the subiect RZ request. The
eridian Citv Council heard this item on August 12. 2008. At the nubLic hearing. the
the subiect RZ reauest
11. EXHIBITS
A. Drawings/Map
1. Vicinity/Zoning Map
2. REVISED Conceptual Site Plan
3. Existing Library Site Plan
B. Agency Comments
C. Legal Description & Exhibit Map
D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
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A. Drawings/Map
1. VicinitylZoning Map
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2. REVISED Conceptual Site Plan
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B. Agency Comments
1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1.1 The rezone legal description submitted with the application (stamped on April 2, 2008 by
Kevin Borah, PLS) shows the property within the existing corporate boundary of the City of
Meridian.
1.2 A Development Agreement (DA) will be required as part of the rezone of this property.
Prior to the rezone 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). 1'he
applicant shall contact the City Attorney, Bill Nary, at 888-4433 within 6 months of
Council approval to initiate this process. The DA shall include, at minimum, the
following:
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to/from the site via Leisure Lane and no street improvements are repaired to
Leisure lane.
b. Parking lot lighting shall be shielded so that no direct light shines into adjacent residential
properties. The applicant shall submit a lighting plan that has been approved by the
Police Department, with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application for the new
parking lot.
c. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) application shall be submitted to the Planning
Department for approval of the proposed parking lot expansion after the Rezone
ordinance and Development Agreement have been approved by City Council. The site
plan submitted with the CZC shall substantially comply with the conceptual development
plan attached in Exhibit A.2. If a use other than a parking lot is proposed on this property
in the future, a modification to the subject Development Agreement shall be required.
d. Bollards are renuired to be installed at the entrance to the nath~y into the library
site from Leisure Lane.
e. The Librar~.parlan~ lot shall develop in cuh~tantial compliance with the revised
concent~al site plan attached in Exhibit A.2.
2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2.1 Sanitary sewer service to this development is being proposed via extension of mains in N
Leisure LN. The applicant shall install mains to and through this subdivision ending at the
north property line; 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 is being proposed via extension of mains in N Leisure LN. The
applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development ending
at the north property line. Coordinate main size and routing with Public Works.
2.3 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 and water.
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2.4 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to the issuance of a plan
approval letter.
2.5 At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings
per the City of Meridian AutoCAD standazds. These record drawings must be received and
approved.
3. FIRE DEPARTMENT
3.1 One and two family dwellings not exceeding 3600 square feet will require afire-flow of 1,000
gallons per minute for a duration of 2 hours to service the entire project. One and two family
dwellings greater than 3600 squaze feet and greater will require a minimum fire flow as
specified in Appendix B of the International Fire Code. Fire Hydrant spacing shall be provided
as required by Appendix C of the International Fire Code.
3.2 Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 %z" outlet face the main street or pazking lot aisle.
b. The Fire hydrant shall not face a street which does not have addresses on it.
c. Fire hydrant mazkers shall be provided per Public Works specifications.
d. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on corners when spacing permits.
e. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'.
f. Fire hydrants shall be placed 18" above fmished grade to the center of the 4 %z" outlets.
g. Fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of the IFC Section 509.5.
h. Show all proposed or existing hydrants for all new construction or additions to existing
buildings within 1,000 feet of the project.
3.3 All portions of the buildings located on this project must be within 150' of a paved surface as
measured azound the perimeter of the building.
3.4 All entrances/exits on the east and west ends of the proposed pazking lot shall have a turning
radius of 28' inside and 48' outside radius when turning both north and south directions.
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
4.1 Parking lot lighting needs to be shielded so that no direct light shines into adjacent residential
properties to the north and south. The applicant shall submit a lighting plan that has been
approved by the Police Department with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application for
the new pazking lot.
5. SANITARY SERVICES
5.1 SSC has no comments related to this application.
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C. Legal Description & Exhibit Map
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A parcel of land IbEated in the SE 914 31A1114 of $edlcn 1, To~mstsip 3 Ptath, Ran®e 1 IAF~,
tie Nier&ilan, ~ Ctwtllty, Idaho, tieing more ~r~CSdariy d8~'~ed ~ folbws:
ttblldHIAE~AICINQ aY the scsuthvrest caner of seld ~ 914 SW 114 of l~lnn 9 (IN 4118 Camet) 04
Bald Sedfon 1, tag tngtnuaented by a found 618° retu~r;
Theme SauBt 89p34'28" East, coitecldcsrlt wide the sautite~ty Ut~+i.af s~ EE 114 3W 9t4 of n
1, a dist>cnce of 2`13.00 feed
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distance of 41f.Ofl teat td the POp~'1' OF BI±GIRA1FAIt~
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S~tion 1, a dts~nce of 1~.~0 feel;
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d~lance of 100.OD
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of 30.00 fist;
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a dtsta~a of 49.h9 feet to the PDiNt OF 8E®tNFltt~t3.
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D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
1. Rezone 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 rezone all of the subject property to L-O. If the applicant
complies with the DA provisions, the City Council 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;
The City Council finds that the proposed use of the property for a parking lot expansion for
the Meridian Library is consistent with the requested L-O zoning district and future land use
map designation of Office for this property.
c. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety,
and welfare;
The City Council finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, or welfare.
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,
If the applicant complies with the DA provisions, the City Council 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 (UDC 11-SB-3.E).
The City Council finds that the rezone of this property to L-O would be in the best interest of
the City.