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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 08-19 AGENDA Meridian Planning and Zoning August 1Q , 1980 ITEM: Minutes of previous meeting APPROVED 1. Norus Rezone Hearing - Settlers Village to "A" Residential APPROVED 2. J.M.K. Properties Annexation Hearing "C" Commercial TABLED for October, 80 3. Arnold Annexation Hearing DENIED N O T ~ C~ O M ~ E T ~ N G. Before: PLANNING AND 70NING COMMISSION Location: 728 Meridian Street Meridian, Idaho Time: 8:0~ P.M. Date: Tues clay August 19, 1980 Items to be discussed are as follows: 1. Norus Rezone Hearing - Settlers Vil.la4e to "A" Residential 2. J.M.K. Properties Annexation Hearinq "C" Commercial 3. Arnold Annexation Hearing • Mariciian ('itv Planning and Zonin Au ust 19, 1980 Meeting called to order by Chairman Don Sharp at 8:00 o.m. Members present: Annette Hinrichs, Lee Mitchell, Bob Spencer Others attending: Marty Igo, Bill Blankinship,Lee Stucker, Minutes of previous meeting were approved as corrected, Page 3, paragraph 11 to read, "and detailed enough to prevent someone coming in later and abusing the plan." Agenda 1 Norus Rezone Hearing Bill Blankinship, Boise PAC, was present,. representing the rezone from "C" Commercial to "A" Residential of a portion of Settlers Village. Blankinship reviewed history of Settlers Village by displaying maps and stating that in 1974 the section was zoned commercial (previous hospital planned), in 1978 was platted in this manner. The new owners, Dimeo-Gordon Enterprises are requesting the portion designed for residential rezoned, but leaving the front Fairview section as commercial. They have obtained 100% approval of property owners within 300 feet. A mixed development is planned. The plat was previously approved for 4-plexes, but Blankinship stated realistically they would not fit on those lots. The density would also be too great. They are spreading the density, on the west side some 0' lot lines, split some lots which would not require a variance, the lots around the cul-de-sac will require a replat for townhouse clustering, streets are in so they have to work with what is there, the subdivision at this point is just about 95% approved. There is an architecture theme being set developing the commercial front off Fairview, in keeping with spirit, color, harmony, unity and scale to the whole project. At the division of the commercial and residential, there would be a physical barrier keeping with the architecture theme, oerhaps Spanish type, trees making a gentle division. The park is attached in the new covenants through a businessmen's association, to the commercial rather than residential. In the articles they allow for the park to be free and open to the public, allows for an opening so commercial areas can see easily, as well as residential. Their covenants have restricted any automotive fronting Fair- view, not meant to be heavy commercial, and have a planned community. The maps were concept to show theme. The density approved was approximately 15 upa. They are looking at an overall of 10 upa not including commercial. The planning procedure for splitting lots needs to be looked into. Chairman Sharp called for comments from the public. There were none. The Plotion was made by Hinrichs and seconded by Spencer to recommend approval of the portion rezone request of Settlers Village as per the legal description of Norus Annex- ation #1, dated March 26, 1973. Motion Carried: All yea. Agenda 2 JMK Properties Annexation htarty Igo was present to request annexation of 2.3 acres on the N/E corner of Linder and Franklin roads. Igo explained background of proposal. He and his partner, James R. Hollister, acquired property about a year ago, came before the Planning and Zoning for an informal meeting for what they might encourage in this location. The oeneral thinking at that time was - thinrk in terms of Class A Industrial nature, office - warehouse type of combination, they specifically told him that because of the neighborhood shopping center site on the south side of the intersection, that retail use would not be allowed, also that time the new zoning ordinance was being constructed so they were asked to defer this. They have approached the County, but Central District Health said they could not use their own sewer and water system because of the proximity of municipal utility - they have since learned they could hook on to the utilities and stay in county and pay double fees. Also the County would not zone other than the city recommended. Because of the proximity, they have decided to work with the city and request under the present ordinance zoning .. C.. Meridian Citv Planning and Zoning .2. August 19, 1980 Igo stated they felt with the industrial trend along the north side of Franklin Rd. and the railroad tracks within the one-mile of city center, the commercial zone would be more compatible with the homes to the north. They would be sensitive to those homes and suit commercial businesses that would be compatible to the neighborhood shopping center across Franklin, not necessarily the type of service that would go into that center. Igo explained the use of warehouse - office combination. A manufacturer representative might need 500 feet of office and 2 or 3 thousand feet of storage area. This would be compatible. Also, the Comprehensive Plan calls for clustering of any kind of commercial uses at the intersection. It certainly is not a single family or multi family location. Igo stated their interest is to get the process going, work towards the use of that land keeping with what the city is looking for. Commercial zoning with limited retail gives them, some flexibility. Light Office may be too restrictive a use of that corner, and too limiting for some users to locate there. There is a drain ditch that goes through the property that gives them a usable 3/4 of and acre front Linder - the balance would have access to Linder. Igo took the position that their 2 acres is not going to cause an enclave, it may con- tribute by starting growth on north side, but there is a good 75 acres of land that has to be dealt with before it becomes an enclave. Previous proposals around this area that were denied were discussed. There was considerable discussions concerning zoning this property "C" Commercial with an attachment, or design review, and the negative feeling for residential at this location It seems to be a matter of definition of zoning. There was much discussion in obtaining tennants without zoning determination, or con- struction without tennants. It was Sharp's feeling that the parcel to the north and across the tracks that is not in the city, should not dictate the future of the city. The Commission should do a good planning process and come up with something for the good of the city. Mitchell felt all properties should get together. The chairman called for public comment. There was none. The Plotion was made by Mitchell and seconded by Hinrichs to table JMK Properties Annex- ation request until completion of the new zoning and development ordinance. hlotion Carried: All yea. Ipo stated if there was not any movement with the zoning ordinance within the next 45 days, or if he has the opportunity to talk to some of the adjacent oroperty owners, then after that point would have to move on down the line, get this off the table and try to net something done. Sharp suggested that he contact the City to check the status of the new zoning ordinance in October (1980 . Hinrichs still expressed concern of creating enclaves. Sharp stated his fear of enclaves were mainly on the frinee (boundaries), the creation of problems for the Fire and Police Departments. Spencer stated if all the property all the wav up to City boundary would come in he would have no problem with Annexation of JP1K Properties. Igo pointed out the north side of tracks have no ma.ior arterial roads so better suited for residential. The south side has the ma,ior road system, better suited for Industrial. 4s an individual property owner he felt he had to take the position that he could only wait so long for the other 75 acres to do what they want to do with their own property. Meridian City Planning and Zoning 3 August 19 1980 Agenda 3 Arnold Annexation Hearing Lee Stucker was present representing Mrs. Gwendolyn Arnnld property on West Pine, 50 acres which lies roughly 900 feet west of Linder corner. Maps were displayed. Stucker stated the reason they are asking for annexation is first because of the residence that is setting needs City facilities (granted hook-on at double fees July, 1980) and second to leave the property open for development that is feasible and being next to the railroad track they felt that Industrial is the property zoning to ask for. They have a strip of 200 feet along West Pine that they are requesting to be zoned "C" Commercial. Sharp felt this was a violation of the Comprehensive Plan and that he felt they could not approve any Commercial along there. Also, the involvement of Commercial and Industrial around the Hioh School. Sharp stated he felt it was more of a medium density - residential area. Hinrichs stated that she would desire all residential. There was discussion concerning the new Ordinances and L-0 (Limited Office) zoning. Stucker stated under the present Ordinances "C" was all they had to use. Sharp could not go along with 900 feet strip commercial, but some clustered limited office could be acceptable. Hinrichs stated that if they would come in with some kind of PUD, with some limit4d office as a part of it, or some Commercial if it was planned properly as an intricate part of the PUD, to not create a traffic problem. Sharp felt the industrial traffic on this part of Pine would be a mistake. Stucker asked for direction of developing this property, especially as residential inbetween a railroad track and the High School. There was much discussion concerning deve1opino this property. Sharp's feeling was to develop as a PUD, limit4d office towards the back - 8 Plexes and 4 Plexes bringing the density down coming forward. It was the feeling of the Commission that a Planned Unit Development could be better implemented with the new ordinances. Stucker stated that the City is going to have to work harder to have places available if the City wants clients (Industrial) to come to Meridian - we need choices and a place to go. He felt businesses have been lost. Sharp stated that private enterprises someway, has got to finance - the City cannot do it. The City has taken criticism, but where are they going to get the money to take the leadership. The City can only encourage enterprises to do it - without money they can't build sewers. The City has to take everything one step at a time. The Motion was made by Mitchell and 2nd by Hinrichs that the Arnold .4nnexation, West Pine, be denied. P1otion Carried: All yea The Motion was made by Hinrichs and seconded by Spencer that the meeting be adjourned. Motion C rried: All yea. ,~ Chai an / Attest: `~ , - ~ ,', , l~'~l-~C~ i Cler ~