HomeMy WebLinkAboutWatersong Estates FP Order ApprBEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
C/C 05/13/03
IN THE MATTER OF THE
APPLICATION OF J-U-B
ENGINEERS, INC. FOR
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR
WATERSONG ESTATES,
LOCATED WEST OF NORTH
CINDER ROAD, NORTH OF WEST
USTICK ROAD, MERIDIAN,
IDAHO
CASE NO. FP-03-024
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
This matter coming before the City Council for Final Plat approval pursuant to
Meridian City Code § 12-3-7 on May 6, 2003, and the Council fording that the Administrative
Review is complete which has included certain comments as stated in a letter to the Mayor and
Council from Steve Siddoway Planner II for the Planning and Zoning Department, and Bruce
Freckleton, Engineering Technician III, and that Brad Hawkins-Clark Planner III for the Planning
and Zoning Department, and Gary Lee, commented at the hearing, and the Council having
considered the requirements of the preliminary plat the Council takes the following action:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
The Final Plat of "WATERSONG ESTATES" as evidenced in Plat bearing:
"PLAT SHOWING WATERSONG ESTATES, A PORTION OF THE SE'/4 OF SECTION 35,
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR WATERSONG ESTATES / (FP-03-024)
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TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY,
IDAHO 2003, \GAL\1 1 84711 1 847-Draldwg\11847FPl.dwg, 04/14/03, SHEET 1 OF 3,
HANDWRITTEN DATE: 4-] 5-03, J-U-B ENGINEERS, INC. -ENGINEERS SURVEYORS
PLANNERS, HOWELL-MURDOCH DEVELOPMENT CORP., c/o KEVIN HOWELL -
DEVELOPER", Howell-Murdoch Development Corp., Developer, is Conditionally Approved
subject to those conditions of Staff comments as set forth in the Memorandum to the Mayor and
City Council from Bruce Freckleton, Engineering Technician III, and Steve Siddoway Planner II
for the Planning and Zoning Department, dated Hearing Date: May 13, 2002, listing 3 General
Requirements and 28 Site Specific Requirements, a true and correct copy of which is attached
hereto marked Exhibit "A", and consisting of four pages, and by this reference incorporated
herein, and the additional requirements from the action of the Council taken at their May 6, 2003
meeting as follows, to-wit:
1.1 That in staff comments dated Heazing Date May 13, 2003, under
Site Specific Requirements/Final Plat number 16 it shall be revised
to read as follows:
SITE SPECIFIC REOUIREMENTS/FINAL PLAT
16. Provide sidewalks with a clear four-foot-wide walkway
pathway without encroachment of mailbox structures.
1.2 For clarification from the May 13, 2003 meeting the following
shall be required:
The Applicant shall be required to provide a revised
Landscape Plan, as well as a revised Fencing Plan for the
north and south property boundaries, either open vision
fencing or four foot fencing, prior to final signature on the
plat.
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR WATERSONG ESTATES / (FP-03-024)
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1.3 Comply with the Meridian Fire Department's requirements as
follows:
One and two family dwellings will require afire-flow of 1,000
gallons per minute available for duration of 2 hours to service the
entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of 400'
apart. 1997 UFC Appendix III-A
2. Acceptance of the water supply for water quality will be by the
Meridian Water Department.
Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the
Meridian Fire Department thru the Public Works Department.
4. The phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than
150' in length that is not provided with an outlet shall be
required to have an approved turn around.
5. All roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48'
outside.
6. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs
are required before combustible construction begins. UFC 901.4.2
& 901.3
A minimum of two points of access will be required for any
portion of the project, which serves more than 50 homes.
UFC 902.2.1
8. The roadways shall be built to. Ada County Highway
Standards and shall have a clear driving surface, available
at all times, which is 20' wide. UFC 902.2
9. Building setbacks shall be per the Building Code for one
and two story construction.
2. The final plat upon which there is contained the Certification and signature of the City
Clerk and the City Engineer verifying that the plat meets the City's requirements shall be
signed only at such time as:
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR WATERSONG ESTATES / (FP-03-024)
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The Plat dimensions are approved by the City Engineer; and
2. The City Engineer has verified that all off-site improvements are
completed and/or the appropriate letter of credit or cash has been issued
guaranteeing the completion of off-site and required on-site
improvements.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the ~ day of
~ 2003.
Attest:
G. Berg, Jr., City
Copy served upon Applicant, the
and City Attorney.
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HUB OF TREASURE VALLEY
MAYOR A Good Place to Live LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Robert D. Come CITY OF 1l~IERII)IAN (208) 288-2499 ~Faz 288-2501
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PLBLIC WORKS
Tammy deWeerd 33 EAST IDAHO BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Keith Bird
MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642 (208) 898-5500 ~ Fax 887-1297
Cherie McCandless (208) 888-4433 ~ FAX (208) 887-4813 PLANNING AND ZONING
William L.M. Nary City Clerk Office Fax (208) 88811218 DEPARTMENT
(208) 884-5533 ~ FAX 888-6854
MEMORANDUM: Hearing Date: May 13, 2003
To: Mayor, City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Bruce Freckleton, Senior Engineering Tech.' [~,~'~ •- ~ ~~~
Steve Siddoway, Planner II ~-
City Of Meridian
City Clerk Offico
Re: Watersong Estates Subdivision
• Request for Final Plat Approval of 124 Building Lots and 14 Other Lots on
38.92 Acres in an R-8 Zone for Watersong Estates Subdivision, by JUB
Engineers (File No. FP-03-024)
We have reviewed the above-referenced submittal and offer the following comments, as
conditions of approval. These conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly
modified or deleted by motion of the Meridian City Council:
APPLICATION SUMMARY
The applicant, JUB Engineers, has requested approval of Watersong Estates Subdivision,
located on the west side of N. Linder Road, approximately 114 of a mile north of Ustick Road.
Upon reviewing the submitted final plat, staff has determined that the plat substantially
complies with the approved preliminazy plat, with the following exception:
• The outpazcel at the southeast corner has been enlazged to show the correct boundary,
causing the applicant to lose one lot in Block 8.
Staff recommends approval of the above change to the final plat.
SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
North: Rural residentiaVagricultural properties, zoned RUT (Ada County)
West: Proposed future phase of Bridgetower Subdivision, zoned R-4
East: Proposed Linder Road Middle School, zoned R-4
South: Rural residentiaUagricultural properties, zoned RUT (Ada County)
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Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: May 13, 2003
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SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/FINAL PLAT
1. Applicant is to meet all terms of the approved preliminary plat and development agreement.
2. Modify No[e #14 on the final plat to include:...Settler's Irrigation District on Lots 1 and 2.
Block 1, per the license...
3. Modify Note #8 on the final plat to include Lot 1, Block 12.
4. Modify Note #4 on the fmal plat to include:...to be centered on all interior side lot lines,...
5. Add "Basis of Bearing" text to the plat map.
6. Add "RPOB" text to the plat map.
7. Add the %4, '/o descriptive text to the appropriate corners, with any CP&F No's.
8. Submit compaction test r esults to the Meridian B wilding D apartment for all building pads
within lots receiving engineered backfill.
9. Design drainage areas to ensure that water is retained only during 100-year storm events, and
for a period of time not to exceed 24 hours. Side slopes within drainage areas shall not
exceed 3:1.
10. Street s igns are t o b e i n p lace, water sy stem s hall b e approved and a ctivated, p ressurized
irrigation system approved and activated, drainage lots constructed, perimeter fencing
installed, and road base approved by the Ada County Highway District prior to applying for
building permits. All development improvements shall be installed and approved prior to
obtaining certificates of occupancy. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110%
.will be required for all fencing, pathways, landscaping, pressurized inigation, sanitary sewer,
water, etc.,-prior to signature on the final plat.
11. Install permanent fencing along the perimeter boundary of the subdivion. All fencing
adjacent to the gravel access mad along the north boundary of the subdivision shall be
restricted to 4-foot maximum for solid fencing. Fence height shall be reduced to 3 feet at all
locations where fencing is within 20 feet of any right-of--way. Fencing shall be added to both
sides of the micropath on Lot 1, Block 11 in accordance with the Landscape Ordinance.
Revised fencing plans shall be submitted to Planning & Zoning for staff review and approval
prior to signature on the final plat.
12. Construct the water and sewer mains to and through this proposed development. Coordinate
main sizing and routing with the Public Works Department. This development shall be
subject to sanitary sewer and water latecomers fees to reimburse those responsible for
extending these systems to the area. The latecomers fees shall be paid in full prior to
signature's of the City on the final plat map.
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Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: May 13, 2003
Page 3
13. The applicant has indicated that the pressurized irrigation system within this development is
to be owned and operated by the Settlers Irrigation District. The City of Meridian requires
that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of water. Applicant
shall be required to utilize any existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a
surface or well source is not available, asingle-point connection to the culinary water system
shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized, the developer shall be responsible
for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature on the final plat by
the Meridian City Engineer.
14. Retain and protect the existing gravel access road over the White Drain Sewer Trunk line.
15. Submit a signed, stamped statement from a professional land surveyor certifying that all
street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three feet above the highest
established nonnal groundwater elevation.
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e~ x,+73 17. Submit copies of proposed restrictive covenants and deed restrictions for review by the City
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18. Graphically depict 8-foot wide public utilities, drainage and irrigation easements adjacent
and parallel to the following lot lines: NE side of Lot 11 /Block 5, N side of Lot 1 /Block 5,
E side of Lot 3 /Block 9, NW side of Lot 4 /Block 3, N side of Lot 19 /Block 8, N side of
Lot 14 /Block 2, N side of Lot 7 /Block 1, as there will be pressurized irrigation lines
running through the areas.
19. Revise the easement line type in the plat legend to a single line instead of double.
20. Complete the Certificate of Owners and its accompanying Acknowledgement.
21. In accordance with MCC 12-13-10-8, Applicant shall provide detached sidewalks adjacent to
N. Linder Road.
22. In accordance with City of Meridian Public Works Dept. plan review comments, shift the
pressurized irrigation and gravity irrigation lines along the east boundary of the subdivision
to the east side of the property line (west side of street buffer common lot).
23. Easements for the gravity irrigation, pressurized irrigation, and drain lines are not depicted
on any plans and shall be depicted on the final plat. Applicant shall coordinate with P&Z
Dept. in relation to plantings in and around the easements.
24. A gravel shoulder will be required along Linder Road in accordance with the Landscape
Ordinance.
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25. Shift the trees shown in the future right-of--way common lot to the west so they do not
interfere with any future road widening.
26. Graphically depict and label the paved segment of pathway along the south side of the White
Drain. Modify the path segment to stub to the north property line so the path can continue in
the future.
27. Landscaping originally shown along the gravel pathway on the preliminary plat has been
deleted on the proposed final plat landscape plan. Applicant shall landscape the areas
adjacent to the pathways with at least grass and/or shrubs and groundcover. Trees are also
encouraged in any areas allowed by the Public Works Dept.
28. Please add or revise the following plat notes:
(15.) Either graphically or note 10 foot wide permanent public utilities, drainage and
irrigation easements adjacent to the rear lot lines.
(16.) Add a note detailing the maintenance responsibilities of the drainage lots to the
Ada County Highway District.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Tile al] irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting,
crossing or lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided per City
Ordinance 12-4-13. Submit written confirmation of plan approval from the appropriate
irrigation drainage district, or lateral users association to the Public Works Department.
2. Remove any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project from their
domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. (Wells may be used for
non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation.)
Install 250-watt and 100-watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights at locations designated
by the Public Works Department. Street light contractor shall obtain an approved design
and permit from the Public Works Department prior to commencing installations.
3. Replace any tree over four (4) inch caliper that is removed from the property with an
equivalent number of caliper inches of trees. (Required landscape buffer trees will not be
considered as replacement trees for those trees that have to be removed.)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the final plat, with the above stated comments and conditions.
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