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FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF
LAW AND
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In the Matter of Conditional Use Permit to Extend the Existing Nonconforming Residential
Use of the Property Located at 417 W. Broadway Avenue in the I-L Zoning District, by
William Kerwin.
Case No(s). CUP-08-019
For the Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing Date of: August 21, 2008 (Findings on
September 2, 2008)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 21, 2008,
incorporated by reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 21, 2008,
incorporated by reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August
21, 2008, incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the
hearing date of August 21, 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 Planning & Zoning Commission 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
CASE NO(S). CUP-08-019
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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 Chairman of the Commission and City Clerk and then a copy
served by the Clerk upon the applicant, the Planning Department, the Public Works
Deparhnent and any affected party requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the Conditions of Approval in the attached Staff Report
for the hearing date of August 21, 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 Planning & Zoning Commission'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 Conditional User Pernut as evidenced by having submitted the Site
Plan attached in Eachibit A of the staff report dated August 21, 2008, is hereby
conditionally approved; and,
2. The site specific and standard conditions of approval are as shown in the attached Staff
Report for the hearing date of August 21, 2008, incorporated by reference.
D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits
Notice of Eighteen (18) Month Conditional Use Permit Duration
Please take notice that the conditional use permit, when granted, shall be valid for a
maximum period of eighteen (18) months unless otherwise approved by the City.
During this time, the applicant shall commence the use as permitted in accord with the
conditions of approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval,
and acquire building perinits and commence construction of permanent footings or
structures on or in the ground. For conditional use permits that also require platting, the
final plat must be recorded within this eighteen (18) month period. For projects with
multiple phases, the eighteen (18) month deadline shall apply to the first phase. In the
event that the development is made in successive contiguous segrnents or multiple
phases, such phases shall be constructed within successive intervals of one (1) year
from the original date of approval. If the successive phases are not submitted within the
one (1) year interval, the conditional approval of the future phases shall be null and
void. Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the
period in accord with 11-SB-6.G.1, the Director may authorize a single extension of the
time to commence the use not to exceed one (1) eighteen (18) month period. Additional
time extensions up to eighteen (18) months as determined and approved by the
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CASE NO(S). CUP-08-019
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Commission may be granted. With all extensions, the Director or Commission may
require the conditional use comply with the current provisions of Meridian City Code
Title 11.
E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, a denial of a plat
or conditional use permit entitles the Owner to request a regulatory taking analysis.
Such request must be in writing, and must be filed with the City Clerk not more than
twenty-eight (28) days after the final decision concerning the matter at issue. A request
for a regulatory takings analysis will toll the time period within which a Petition for
Judicial Review may be filed.
2. Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of
Meridian, pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521 an affected person being a person who has
an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the issuance or denial of
the conditional use permit approval may within twenty-eight (28) days after the date of
this decision and order seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho
Code.
F. Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of August 21, 2008.
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
CASE NO(S). CUP-08-019
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By action of the Planning & Zoning Commission at its regular meeting held on the
day of , 2008.
COMMISSIONER DAVID MOE VOTED
(Chair)
COMMISSIONER MICHAEL ROHM VOTED
COMMISSIONER WENDY NEWTON-HUCKABAY VOTED
COMMISSIONER TOM O'BRIEN VOTED
COMMISSIONER JOE MARSHALL VOTED
CHAIltMAN DAVID MOE
Attest:
Tara Green, Deputy City Clerk
Copy served upon Applicant, The Planning Depa.rtment, Public Works Departrnent and City
Attorney.
sy:
City Clerk's Office
Dated:
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
CASE NO(S). CUP-08-019
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 21, 2008
STAFF REPORT Hearing Date: August 21, 2008
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission E IDIAN~;~-
FROM: Sonya Watters, Associate City Planner I D A H O
(208) 884-5533
SUBJECT: Kerwin
• CUP-08-019
Conditional Use Permit to extend the existing nonconforming residential use
of the property located at 417 W. Broadway Avenue in the I-L zoning district
1. SUMMARY DE5CRII'TION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The Applicant, William Kerwin, is requesting Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval to extend the
existing nonconforming residential use of the property located at 417 W. Broadway Avenue, in the I-
L zoning district.
The subject property contains a single-family dwelling, which is used as a residence. Per UDC Table
11-2C-2, residential uses are not allowed in the I-L district. However, a nonconforming use may
continue as long as a conditional use permit is acquired and the use remains lawful and is not
expanded or extended. The applicant is proposing to move an existing garage to another location on
the subject property, which qualifies as an alteration and therefore is subject to conditional use permit
approval, per UDC 11-1B-4A.1.
2. SUIVIMARY RECOMIV~NDATION
Staff has provided a detailed analysis of the requested CUP application below. Staff recommends
approval of CUP-08-019 to extend the existing nonconforming residential use of the
subject property including allowing a garage to be relocated on the site, as presented in
the Staff Report for the hearing date of August 21, 2008, subject to the conditions listed in
Ezhibit B.
The Meridian Planning and Zonin~ Commission heard tlus item on Au~ust 21. 2008. At the
public hearin~, thev moved to aAprove CUP-08-019.
a. Summarv of Commission Public Hearine:
i. In favor: B. J. Kerwin
ii. In opposition: None ~
rii. Commentine: Jim Thompson
iv. Written testimonv: None
v. Staff presenting auplication: Caleb Hood
vi. Other staff commenting on applicaNon: None
b. Kev Issues of Discussion bv Commission:
i. Whether or not the nrouertv should be rezoned to a residential zone.
c. Kev Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation:
i. None
3. PROPOSED MOTIONS
Approval
After considering all Staff, Applicant, and public testimony, I move to approve File Number CLTP-08-
019, as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of August 21, 2008, with the following
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modifications to the conditions of approval: (add any proposed modifications). I further move to
direct Staff to prepare an appropriate findings document to be considered at the next Planning and
Zoning Commission hearing on September 4, 2008.
Denial
After considering all Staff, Applicant, and public testimony, I move deny File Number CUP-08-019,
as presented during the hearing on August 21, 2008, for the following reasons: (you must state
specific reasons for denial and what the applicant could do to obtain your approval in the future). I
further move to direct Staff to prepare an appropriate findings document to be considered at the next
Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on September 4, 2008.
Continuance
After considering all Staff, Applicant, and public testimony, I move to continue File Number CUP-
08-019 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason(s): (you
should state specific reason(s) for continuance)
4. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
a. Site Address/Location:
417 W. Broadway Avenue
Southeast '/a of Section 12, Township 3 North, Range 1 West
b. Owner:
William Kerwin
417 W. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
c. Applicant / Contact:
Same as Owner
d. Present Zoning: I-L (Light Industrial)
e. Present Comprehensive Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential
f. Description of Applicant's Request: The Applicant is requesting Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
approval to move an existing garage to a new location, thus extending the non-conforming
residential use of the property in the I-L district, as required by UDC 11-1B-4A.1.
g. Description of Applicant's Justification for CUP Approval: "The garage needs to be moved so I
can build a shop on the back portion of the property." See applicant's na~ative for more
information.
5. PROCESS FACTS
a. The subject application will, in fact, constitute a conditional use as determined by City
Ordinance. By reason of the provisions of Idaho Code, Title 67, Chapter 65, and UDC 11-SA-2D,
a public hearing is required before the Planning and Zoning Commission on this matter.
b. Newspaper notifications published on: August 4, 2008 and August 18, 2008
c. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: August 1, 2008
d. Applicant posted notice on site by: August 11, 2008
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6. LAND USE
a. E~cisting Land Use(s): The subject property contains a single-family dwelling, garage, and
associated outbuildings.
b. Description of Character of Surrounding Area: The properties to the east and west are zoned I-L
and consist of a mix of industrial and residential uses. The property directly adjacent to this site
on the west has a residence and a welding shop on it. The property across the street is zoned R-15
and consists of residential uses. The site abuts the railroad on the south.
c. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning
1. North: Single-family residences; zoned R-8
2. East: Single-family residence; zoned I-L
3. South: UPRR and industrial uses (lumber company), zoned I-L
4. West: Single-family residences, welding shop; zoned I-L
d. History of Previous Actions:
• This property was part of several residential properties on the south side of Broadway along
the railroad tracks that were rezoned to I-L for an. industrial development that never occurred.
These properties that are still being used for residential purposes are considered
nonconforming uses in the I-L district in which they lie.
• A Certificate of Zoning Compliance was approved on July 3, 2008 for a ductwork fabrication
shop on the rear of the subject property.
e. Existing Constraints and Opportunities
1. Public Works
Location of sewer: W Broadway Ave.
Location of water: W Broadway Ave.
Issues or concerns: All main extensions must be located under a drivable surface.
2. Vegetation: There are several existing trees and landscaping on the site. Mitigation is
required for all ezisting healthy trees 4inch caliper or greater that are/were removed
from the site, in compliance with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-lOC.
3. Floodplain: The northern half of this site is located within flood zone XS but is not located
within the flood way.
4. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: N/A
5. Hazards: N/A
6. Lot Size: 0.42 of an acre (includes two parcels)
f. Conditional Use Information:
1. Non-residential square footage: NA
2. Hours of Operation: NA
g. Off-Street Parking: Off-street pazking is proposed at the reaz of the new location of the garage.
h. Surnmary of Proposed Streets and/or Access (private, public, common drive, etc.): Access to the
subject property is provided from W Broadway. No new access points or streets are proposed
with this application. .
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7. CONIlVIENTS MEETING
On August 1, 2008, a joint agency and departments meeting was held with service providers in this
area. The agencies and departments present included: Meridian Fire Department, Meridian Public
Works Department, and the Meridian Police Department. StafF has included comments, conditions,
and recommended actions in Exhibit B below.
8. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
The 2002 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the subject property as "Medium
Density Residential." This designation allows smaller lots for residential purposes within the city
limits. Uses may include single-family homes at densities of 3 to 8 dwelling units per acre. Staff
believes that the existing and future residential use of the property complies with the medium density
residential land use designation for this site.
Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to
the proposed development (staff analysis below policy in italics):
• Encourage compatible uses to minimi~e conflicts and maximi?e use of land. (Chapter VII,
Goal IV, page 112)
Staff believes that the ezisting and future residential use of this pYOperty is compatible with
surrounding residential uses.
Staff believes that the current and future residential use of this propeply is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan future land use map designation of inedium density residential and is
compatible with the surrounding uses. Staff recom`nends that the Commission rely on any verbal
or written testimony that may be provided at the public hearing when deter~nining if the applicant's
request is apppopriate for this property.
9. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (Applicable Sections)
UDC Table 11-2C-2 lists single-family dwellings as an "accessory" use in the I-L district. Single-
family dwellings as a primary use are prohibited.
Because the residential use of this property was lawful prior to September 15, 2005 and before the
property was rezoned to I-L, it is now considered a legal nonconforming use. Per UDC 11-1B-4,
nonconfornung uses that are expanded or extended, such as this, require CUP approval.
UDC 11-3C-6 requires single-family detached dwellings to have 2 parking spaces in an enclosed
garage with a 20' x 20' parking pad between access and garage.
10. ANALYSIS
a. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation: Staff is generally supportive of the
proposed CUP request as presented in the staff report, with the following comments:
Conditional Use Permit (CUP): A CUP is requested to extend the existing nonconforming
residential use of the property located at 417 W. Broadway Avenue in the I-L zoning district. The
applicant proposes to move an eacisting garage to a new location on the property, thus extending
the non-conforming residential use of the property, according to UDC 11-1B-4. Per UDC 11-1B-
4, a CUP is required to extend the existing nonconforming use of the property.
The Comprehensive Plan future land use map designates this property for medium density
residential uses which corresponds with the existing and future residential use of the property.
Because the future land use map shows a residential designation of this property, and because
several of the nearby properties also contain homes, staff is supportive of the proposed CUP. The
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Commission should consider whether or not it is appropriate to require the applicant to
submit a re-zone application to clean-up the zoning of tlus property to match the use.
Access: Access to the site is provided from one 20-foot (+/-) wide driveway to/from W.
Broadway Avenue. No new access points aze proposed or approved with this application. The
Fire Department has included a condition of approval in Ezhibit B for the applicant to
provide a fire department turn around at the south end of the property.
Site/Landscape Plan: A site/landscape plan was submitted for this site showing the location of
the existing house, recently approved shop, and the existing and proposed location of the garage.
Existing and proposed trees and landscaping are also shown on the plan. Staff is generally
supportive of the site plan.
Building Permit: A building permit is required to be obtained prior to the relocation of the
eaisting garage. Building setbacks and dimensional standards for the relocated garage shall
comply with those listed in UDC 11-2C-3 for the I-L district.
b. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of CUP-08-019 to eztend the ezisting
nonconforming residential use of the subject property, including the relocation of a
garage on the site, as presented in the Staff Report for the hearing date of August 21, 2008,
based on the Findings of Fact as listed in Ezhibit C and subject to the conditions of
approval listed in Ezhibit B. The Meridian Plannin~ and Zoning Commission heard this
item on Au~ust 21. 2008. At the nublic hearin~, thev moved to apnrove CUP-08-019.
11. EI~~ITS
A. Exhibits
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
B. Conditions of Approval
1. Planning Department
2. Public Works Department
3. Fire Department
4. Police Department
5. Parks Department
6. Sanitary Service Company
7. Ada County Highway District
C. Required Findings from UDC
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A. Drawings
1. Vicinity Map
Exhibit A
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 21, 2008
2. Site Plan
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Exhibit A
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 21, 2008
B. Conditions of Approval
1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1.1 The subj ect CUP request to relocate a garage and continue a residential use on this property is
hereby approved. A building permit is required to be obtained prior to the relocation of the
elcisting garage. Building setbacks and dimensional standards for the relocated garage shall
comply with those listed in UDC 11-2C-3 for the I-L district.
2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2.1 Sanitary sewer service to this development is being proposed via extension of mains in W
Broadway Ave. The applicant will need to connect to the existing sewer main in W Broadway
Ave and extend services to the purposed buildings, All mains must be under a road way or
drivable surface. 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 sexvice. 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 W Broadway Ave. Due to
fire flow requirements the applicant will need to connect to the existing 4-inch water main in W
Broadway Ave and extend a 4-inch main with in the applicants property to serve the purposed
buildings, All mains must be under a road way or drivable surface. 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 easement for a11 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, but rather dedicated outside the plat process using the City of Meridian's standard forms.
The easement shall be graphically depicted on the plat for reference purposes. Submit an
executed easement (on the form available from Public Works), a legal description, which must
include the area of the easement (marked EXI~BIT 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.
2.4 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.
2.5 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 may be 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.
2.6 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.
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 21, 2008
2.7 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.
2.8 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.
2.9 Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building
pads receiving engineered baclcfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
2.10 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 foundation is at least 1-foot above.
2.11 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
proj ect.
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. Provide a fire department turn around at the south end of
property.
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
4.1 The Police Department has no concerns related to this application.
5. PARKS DEPARTMENT
5.1 The Parks Department did not submit comments on this application.
6. SANITARY SERVICES COMPANY
6.1 SSC has no coxnments related to this application.
7. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT
ACHD issued a"No Review" letter for this application.
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 21, 2008
C. Required Conditional Use Permit Findings from UDC
The Commission shall base its determination on the Conditional Use Permit request upon the
following:
1. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the dimensional
and development regulations in the district in wluch the use is located.
The Commission finds that the site is large enough to accommodate the relocation of the garage
as proposed. The dimensional and development regulations, if the CUP is approved to allow the
residential use in the I-L district, can be accommodated.
2. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in
accord with the requirements of tlus Title.
The Commission finds that the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation for this
property is medium density residential. The property is currently zoned I-L but is residential in
nature. The existing and future residential use of the property complies with this designation.
3. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance will be compatible with other
uses in the general neighborhood and with the e~sting or intended character of the general
vicinity and that such use will not adversely change the essential character of the same area.
The Commission finds that, if the Applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this report,
the continued residential use of the property should be compatible with other uses in the general
area and with the existing and intended character of the area. Further, the Commission believes
that the proposed use will not adversely change the essential character of the area.
4. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed, will not
adversely affect other property in the vicinity.
The Commission fmds that, if the Applicant complies, with the conditions outlined in this report,
the proposed use will not adversely affect other property in the azea.
5. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services
such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures,
refuse disposal, water, and sewer.
The Commission fmds that the subject property is currently served by public facilities such as
streets, police, and fire protection. The Commission finds that the proposed use will continue to
be served adequately by those facilities and services previously mentioned.
6. That the proposed use will not create ezcessive additional costs for public facilities and
services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
The Commission fmds the proposed relocation of the garage, and continued residential use of the
property should not create excessive additional costs for public facilities and services. The
Commission finds that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the community's economic
welfare.
Exhibit C
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 21, 2008
7. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes, materials, equipment and
conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general
welfare by reason of ezcessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors.
The Commission recognizes that traffic and noise is a concern; however, the Commission does
not find that the amount generated will change by relocating the garage on tlus site. The
Commission does not anticipate the existing and future residential use of the property will create
excessive noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors.
8. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic,
or historic feature considered to be of major importance.
The Commission finds that there should not be any health, safety or environmental problems
associated with the proposed use. The Commission finds that the proposed relocation of the
garage and continued use of the property as a residence will not result in the destruction, loss or
damage of any natural, scenic, or historic feature of major importance.
Exhibit C