HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo from PlanningProject: Chesterfield Subdivision No. 2
Location: west of N. Ten Mile Road, approximately %a mile south of Cherry Lane
Applications: Time extension to record subsequent phase of a final plat and to keep the
preliminary plat and planned development allowances valid.
Previous Approvals: The annexation (AZ-03-037), preliminary plat (PP-03-045) and conditional
use permit (CUP-03-070) for Chesterfield Subdivision were approved by the Meridian City
Council on October 12, 2004. The final plat (FP-06-010) for Chesterfield Subdivision No. 2 was
approved by the Meridian City Council on March 21, 2006. A previous time extension (TE-07-
006) was approved for this project by the Planning Director on March 26, 2007. This
administrative level time extension granted by the Director was valid until July 31, 2008. (Note:
The Applicant submitted the subject time extension application prior to this expiration date).
The subject final plat consists of 76 single-family lots and 18 common/other lots in the R-8
zoning district on 14.57 acres. The approved conditional use for a planned development on this
property allowed for reductions to the minimum frontage allowed for non cul-de-sac lots (from
65 feet to 35 feet), minimum lot size for detached homes (from 6,500 sq. ft. to 3,100 sq. ft.),
reduced front setbacks for townhome lots (8 feet from edge of pavement of shared common
drive) and a block length that exceeds 1,000 feet. These allowances are not currently allowed in
the R-8 zoning district.
Elevations: No
Staff Recommendation: Denial. Council recently directed Planning staff to consider a number of
issues regarding time extensions. Staff has recommended denial based on the following
considerations:
• All projects should meet all current UDC standards.... This project does not meet
current R-8 standards.
• If there is not a development agreement on the property nor is the property subject to
design review, staff should consider denying the request for the time extension.
Written Testimony: Gary Schweiger in opposition to the TE and expressing concerns related to
previous commitments by the developer. Mr. Schweiger also notes a possible error in the
annexation legal.
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: Is the time extension in the best interest of the City?
Property boundary and possible error in the annexation.
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