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STORE AND COFFEE HOUSE BY CRAIG RITTENHOUSE – CUP-03-016 - Page 1
BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A CRAFT
STORE AND COFFEE HOUSE IN
AN O-T ZONE
CRAIG RITTENHOUSE,
Applicant
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Case No. CUP-03-016
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
COUNCIL
1. The property is located at 141 E. Carlton, Meridian.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Craig Rittenhouse, 597 N. Liberty St.,
Boise, Idaho 83704.
3. Applicant is same as owner.
4. The subject property is currently zoned O-T (Old Town). The zoning district of O-T 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 craft store and coffee house in
an O-T zone. The O-T zoning designation within the City of Meridian Zoning and
Development Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit be obtained for most uses
including those requested by the Applicant. (Meridian City Zoning and Development
Ordinance, Section 11-8-1).
6. The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission recognizes 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.
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:
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A. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
follows:
SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1. All parking and areas of circulation shall be improved with a hard surface in
accordance with MCC 11-13-4.D, and shall be installed and striped in accordance with
the submitted site plan, ADA and MCC 11-13-4.F.
2. Obtain a shared parking agreement with to allow patrons of the Library to use the
Chapel of the Chimes parking lot. A copy of the parking agreement shall be submitted to
the City Clerks office at least ten prior to the next public hearing for this project. If a
parking agreement cannot be obtained for the use of the Chapel of the Chimes parking lot
the applicant will be required to apply for a variance from MCC11-13. If a variance
cannot be obtained the project will need to be revised to comply with City parking
requirements.
3. 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 parking lot lighting shall be in
accordance with Ordinance 11-13-4C.
4. 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
shall require separate permits. Temporary or portable signs shall be prohibited, and shall
be removed upon 3 days notice to the applicant.
5. All construction and site improvements shall conform to the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
6. 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 Environmental 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 regarding Shallow Injection
Wells.
7. Trash: The trash enclosure shall be enclosed on at least 3 sides by a solid wall or
sight obscuring fence at least four feet in height in accordance with Ordinance 11-12-1C.
Coordinate location and construction requirements with Sanitary Services, Inc.
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8. 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 may be 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. Any temporary occupancy will not exceed 60 days to
complete the required improvements.
9. As part of a conditional use permit, the City of Meridian may impose additional
restrictions/conditions.
10. Water and sewer service locations to serve this proposed building were not shown
on the submitted site plan. The designer shall furnish the Public Works Department a
new site plan showing existing and proposed utility mains and service connection.
11. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance and a Building Permit shall be obtained prior
to the start of construction.
C. Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1. The facility will have to have to meet the State Fire Marshal’s standards for
family day care facility. The Meridian Fire Department will conduct an
inspection using this standard
2. Address posted in 6” numbers on the front of the building.
3. Provide a fire-flow consistent with Appendix III-A of the 1997 Uniform Fire
Code.
4. Provide an approved turn-around at the rear of the property
D. Adopt the Recommendations of Central District Health Department as follows:
1. Plans will be required to be submitted for a plan review for any beverage
establishment.
E. Adopt the Recommendations of Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District as follows:
1. All storm drainage must be retained on site.
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2. A Land Use Change/Site application is required to be filed with the Irrigation
District.