HomeMy WebLinkAboutLDS Church CU- 01-038BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
C/C 01-15-02
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A CHURCH
FACILITY IN A C-N ZONE
LOCATED SOUTH OF E.
FRANK_LIN ROAD AND EAST
OF S. LOCUST GROVE ROAD,
MERIDIAN, IDAHO
LARRY MAURER,
APPLICANT
Case No. CUP-01-038
FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND
DECISION AND ORDER
GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
The above entitled conditional use permit application having come
before the City Council on Ianuary 15, 2002, at the hour of 6:30 p.m., at Meridian
City Hall, 33 East Idaho Street, Meridian, Idaho, and Shaft Stiles, Planning and
Zoning Administrator, appeared and testified, and appearing and testifying on behalf
of the applicant was Anna Powell of B & A Engineers, Inc., and Rod Cullip appeared
and testified with comments and/or concerns, and the City Council having drdy
considered the evidence and the record in this matter and the Reconunendations to
City Council issued by the Planning and Zoning Commission who conducted a public
hearing and the Council having heard and taken oral and written testimony, and
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having duly considered the matter, the City Council hereby makes the following
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision and Order to-wit:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. A notice of a public hearing on the conditional use permit was published
for two (2) consecutive weeks prior to the said public hearing scheduled for January
15, 2002, before the City Council, the first publication appearing and written notice
having been mailed to property owners or purchasers of record within three hundred
feet (300') of the external boundaries of the property under consideration more than
fifteen (15) days prior to said hearing and with the notice of public hearing having
been posted upon the property under consideration more than one ~veek before said
hearing and the copies of all notices were made available to newspaper, radio and
television stations as public service announcements; and the matter having been duly
considered by the City Council at {he January 15, 2002, public hearings; and the
applicant, affected property owners, and governlnent subdivisions providing services
within the planning jurisdiction of the City of Meridian, having been given full
opportunity to express comments and submit evidence.
2. There has been compliance with all notice and hearing requirements set
forth in Idaho Code §67-6509, 6512, and Meridian City Code §§ 11-15-5 and 11-17-
5 as evidenced by the Affidavit of Mailing, and the Affidavit of Publication and Proof
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of Posting filed with the staff report.
3. This proposed development request is in a C-N zone and by reason of
the provisions of the Meridian City Code § 11-17-4, a public hearing was required
before the City Council on this application.
4. The property is located south of E. Franldin Road and east of S. Locust
Grove Road, Meridian, Idaho.
5. The owner of record of the subject property is the Corporation of the
Presiding Bishop of the Church of Latter Day Saints, a Utah Corporation of Salt
Lake City, Utah.
6. Applicant is Larry Maurer, Authorized Agenf of Meridian, Idaho.
7. The subject property is currently zoned C-N. The zoning district of C-
N is defined within the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance,
Section I 1-7-2.
8. The proposed application requests a conditional use permit for a
development of a church facility. The C-N 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 ).
9. The Meridian City Council recognizes that the proposed application is
in compliance with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
10. The use proposed within the subject application will in fact, constitute a
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conditional use as determined by City Ordinance.
11. The City Council recognizes the concerns of Morgan and Marilyn Plant
and Arthur J. Berry.
12. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Zoning,
Subdivision and Development Ordinances codified at Titles 11 and 12, Meridian
City Code and all current zoning maps thereof and the Comprehensive Plan of the
City of Meridian, and Maps and the Ordinance establishing the Impact Area
Boundary.
13. Giving due consideration to the comment received from the
governmental subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning
jurisdiction public facilities and services required by the proposed development will
not impose expense upon the public if the following conditions of development are
imposed and the following is also found to be required to mitigate the effects of the
proposed use and development upon services delivered by political subdivisions
providing services to the subject real property within the planning jurisdiction of the
City of Meridian, subject to the following:
Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering
comments as follows:
1. A minimum 25-foot-wide landscape buffer shall be installed along the
entire length of the western property line (exclusive of driveways) as
required by the Landscape Ordinance.
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The landscape buffer on the north and south sides of the property may
be reduced by 50% to I0 feet, and the buffer on the east property line
may be reduced by 25% to 15 feet.
Applicant shall provide 10 copies of a detailed fencing plan prior to the
City Council hearing. Chain link with slats shall not be permitted.
The applicant shall (trust) work with ACHD for the installation of five-
foot wide detached sidewalk if available along the entire length of the
western property line adjacent to Locust Grove. If ACHD will allow a
detached sidewalk, then an attached sidewalk shall be done as available.
The applicant shall be responsible for worldng with ACHD staff to
ensure that a parkway (five-foot wide minimnm) shall be installed
between the sidewalk and the back of curb. The parkway shall be
landscaped and irrigated in accordance with the City of Meridian's
Landscape Ordinance.
The revised site plan shall include sidewalks, and the additional
landscaping to bring the property into compliance with the Landscape
Ordinance (Exclusive of the allowed reduced buffers between land uses).
All trees removed from this property that are larger than four-inch
caliper shall be mitigated for a ration of 1": l" in accordance with the
Landscape Ordinance. Applicant shall work with staff and not be
required 1:1 ratio but shall plant trees on 1:25 ratio.
The landscape island that breaks up the single-loaded parldng along the
eastern property line has more than 12 parking spaces in a row without
a landscape island; however, moving the island to the north two parldng
spaces disrupts the integrity of the irrigation plan and shall serve no real
purpose, so the easterly row of parMng spaces shall be approved as
shown.
An additional fee of $235 shall be paid based on the fact that the fee
paid by the applicant was for a conditional use permit only ($275) and
not the fee for a Planned Development ($400.00 + $I5.00 per
additional acre.)
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10.
II.
I2.
13.
14.
Sanitary sewer service to this site is being proposed via extensions from
an existing stub from Locust Grove. Main sizing and routing shall be
reviewed and approved during the building plan review process.
Latecomer fees shall be assessed against this parcel. Fees shall be
collected at time of approval.
Water service to this site shall be via extensions from existing mains in
Locust Grove. Main sizing and routing shall be reviewed and approved
during the building plan review process. Applicant shall provide the
Public Works Department with information on anticipated fire flow and
domestic water requirements for the proposed site. Flow and pressure
from the existing mains shalI be monitored with the Meridian Water
Department.
A new legal description and site plan shall be submitted.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 11-13 of
the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance and/or as
detailed in site-specific requirements.
Paving and striping shall be in accordance with the standards set forth
in Sections 11-13-4.D. and 11-13-4.E. of the City of Meridian Zoning
and Development Ordinance and in accordance with Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
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-I-91) for all off-street parking areas. Stormwater
treatment and disposal shall 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
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 Iniection Wells.
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15.
16.
17.
Outside lighting shall be designed and placed in such a manner as to
eliminate glare and illumination of the adjoining roadways and
properties, in accordance with City Ordinance Section 11-13-4.C.
All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in
Ordinance 11-14 of the City Zoning and Development Ordinance.
All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
18.
Trash enclosures shall meet the requirements of the Sanitary Service
Company's guidelines for location and size.
19.
Applicant's (or successor's) failure to comply with any of the terms of
approval of the conditional use permit shall be cause for revocation of
the conditional use permit.
20.
This conditional use permit, when granted, shall be valid for a maximum
period of eighteen (18) months. If construction has not been started
within this timeframe, a new conditional use permit shall be required
prior to development.
Adopt the recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as
follows:
21.
22.
23.
24.
A fire-flow consistent with Appendix III-A of the Uniform Fire Code be
provided to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an
average of 400' apart at approved locations.
Operational fire hydrants are required before combustible construction
begins.
Acceptance of water supply for fire protection is contingent upon
acceptance of the water system by the City of Meridian.
Final approval for fire hydrant location shall be by the Meridian Fire
Department.
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25.
26.
All turning radii shall be a minimum of 28' inside and 48' outside.
The proposed annexation will have an unka~own transient population
and will have an unkzxown impact on Meridian Fire department requests
for service.
27.
The proposed project lies outside the five-minute response zone goal.
Achievement of this goal is subject to budgetary constraints and is
intended to enhance the probability of a favorable outcome on a request
for Basic Life Support.
Adopt the ACHD Recommendations as follows:
28.
Dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Locust Grove
Road abutting the parcel by means of recordation of a final subdivision
plat or execution of a warranty deed prior to issuance of a building
permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first.
29.
Applicant is proposing two entrances into this site. Proposed driveway
# 1 is located approximately 475-feet south of the intersection of Locust
Grove Road and Franldin Road. Proposed driveway #2 is located
approximately 300-feet south of the near edge of proposed driveway # 1.
Locust Grove Road is classified as a minor arterial. District
policy requires any driveway located on an arterial roadway to be
located a minimum of 220-feet for a right-in/right-out driveway,
or 440-feet for a full access driveway. Thereafter, driveways from
a signalized intersection shall be located a minimum of 150-feet
from any existing or proposed driveway. Both proposed driveway
locations meet District policy and are approved with this
application.
30.
Applicant is required to pave the driveways to their full-required width
of 25 to 30-feet and to a point 30-feet beyond the edge of pavement of
Locust Grove Road with 15-foot radii pavement tapers abutting the
existing roadway edge.
3 i. Provide a $8,200.00 deposit to the Public Right-of-way Trust Fund at
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the District for the required street improvements of approximately 410-
feet of 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk abutting the parcel, prior to
District approval of the final plat or issuance of a building permit (or
other required pern~its), whichever occurs first.
32.
Utility street cuts in new pavement less than five years old are not
allowed unless approved in writing by the District.
33.
Meet District drainage requirements per section 8000 of the ACHD
Development Policy Manual.
34.
Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-
way.
35.
Additionally, comply with all the Standard Requirements (8) listed
within ACHD's letter dated October 26, 2001.
Adopt the Central District Health Dept Recommendations as follows:
36. Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
37. Applicant shall submit plans for a food establishment for review.
38.
Stormwater shall be pretreated through a grassy swale prior to discharge
to the subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water
quality.
39.
The Engineers and architects involved with the design of the subject
project shall obtain current best management practices for stonmvater
disposal and design a stormwater management system that prevents
groundwater and surface water degradation.
Adopt the Sanitary Service Recommendations as follows:
40.
Two squares at the northeast and southeast locations within the parldng
lot are waste enclosures, more specific dimensions are needed.
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Adopt the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District's Recommendations as
follows:
41. All laterals and waste ways must be protected and all municipal surface
drainage must be retained on site. If any surface drainage leaves the
site, the District must review drainage plans. The developer must
comply with Idaho Code §31-3805. Irrigation water shall be made
available to ali developments within the District.
Additionally, pursuant to the action of the City Council from their meeting
held on January 15, 2002, the following shall be required:
42. All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways,
intersecting, crossing or lying adiacent and contiguous to the area being
subdivided shall be tiled per City Ordinance 12-4-13. Plans shall be
approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users
association, with written confirmation of said approval submitted to the
Public Works Department.
14. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and all
yards, open spaces, parking, landscaping, and other features as may be required by
this Ordinance; it is found that the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed
use, and all of the required land uses features. The applicant has requested reduced
landscape buffers between land uses in order to accommodate additional parking.
The adiacent landowners have submitted letters stating that they are in support of
the reduced buffers.
15. That the proposed use and development plan will be harmonious ~vith
the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in accordance with the requirements of this
ordinance; the Comprehensive Plan's Generalized Land Use Map delineates the
property as "Mixed Planned Use Development." The requested C-N zoning and the
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land use request are harmonious with the Comprehensive Plan. The submitted site
plan does not comply with adopted landscape requirements (buffers, number of trees,
sidewalks, fencing...). In order to be harmonious with the Zoning Regulations (Title
11 ), additional landscape design elements shall be incorporated into the site design.
16. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance will be
compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or
intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will not adversely change
the essential character of the same area; that the additional landscaping and design
features shall be added to this project in order to be harmonious with the
surrounding uses. The proposed church building, if constructed and maintained
appropriately, shall be harmonious with the existing and intended character of the
same area.
16.
That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval
imposed, will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity; that the requested
use will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses.
17. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public
faciilities and service such as highways, street, police, and fire protection, drainage
structures, refuse disposal, water, sewer or that the person responsible for the
establishment of proposed conditional use shall be able to provide adequately any
such service; the proposed uses will be adequately served by ali essential public
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services and facilities.
18. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional costs for
public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of
the community; the requested uses will not create excessive additional requirements
at public costs for public facilities and services. Additionally, the proposed use would
not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
19. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes, materials,
equipment, and conditions that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or
general welfare by reasons of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes,
glare or odors; the development will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials,
equipment, and conditions that may be detrimental by reason of excessive traffic,
noise, fumes, glare or odors.
20. That the proposed use will have vehicular approaches to the property
which shall be so designed as not to create an interference with traffic on surrounding
public streets; the proposed use will not interfere with general traffic patterns on any
public streets.
21. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage
or a natural, scenic or historic considered to be of major importance; no natural or
scenic feature will be lost, damaged or destroyed by issuance of this conditional use.
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CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the
Local Land Use Planning Act of 1975 hereinafter referred to for convenience as the
Act codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (I.C. 67-6503).
2. The Meridian City Council may exercise all the powers required and
authorized under the "Act" except the poxver to adopt ordinances by the
establishment of a Planning and Zoning Commission by ordinance pursuant to Idaho
Code Section 67-6504 which the City Council of the City of Meridian has
established by the passage of the "City of Meridian Zoning and Development
Ordinance at Titles XI and XII, Chapter I, Meridian City Code."
3. As part of a zoning ordinance the City Council can, subject to hearing
and notice provision required, provide for the process of special and/or conditional
use permits which a proposed use is otherwise prohibited by the terms of the
ordinance but allowed with conditions under the specific provisions of the ordinance
~vhich the City of Meridian has done in the adoption of its zoning ordinances.
4. The City Council has the duty and responsibility to review the facts
and circumstances of each application for special use permit to determine prior to
granting the same that the evidential showing supports the finding that the following
standards are met and that the proposed development: (Meridian City Code § 11-17-
3)
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a. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and all
yards, open spaces, parMng, landscaping and other features as may be required by
this Ordinance;
b. That the proposed use and development plan will be harmonious with
the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in accordance with the requirements of this
Ordinance;
c. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance will be
compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or
intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will not adversely change
the essential character of the same area;
d. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval
imposed, will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity;
e. 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, sewer; or that the person
responsible for the establishment of the proposed conditional use shall be able to
provide adequately any such services;
f. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional cost for
public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of
the community;
g. 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 excessive production of traffic, noise,
smoke, fumes, glare or odors;
h. That the proposed use will have vehicular approaches to the property
which shall be so designed as not to create interference with traffic on surrounding
public streets; and
i. 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.
5. Prior to granting a conditional use permit in the Neighborhood
Business District (C-N), a public hearing shall be conducted with notice to be
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published and provided to property owners or purchasers of record within three
hundred feet (300') of the external boundaries of the land under consideration for
the conditional use permit all in accordance with the provisions of Meridian City
Code § 11-17-5 City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance, which
provides as follows:
"Prior to approving a Conditional Use Permit, the applicant and the
Commission and Council shall follow notice and hearing procedures provided
in Chapter 15 of this Title. Provided, however, that conditional use
applications for land in Old Town and in industrial and commercial districts
shall only be required to have one public hearing which shall be held before
the Planning and Zoning Commission; and after the recommendation of the
Commission is made, the application shall go before the City Council without
a public hearing and the Council may approve, deny, or modify the
recommendation of the Commission."
6. Following the public hearing and within 45 days after the conclusion of
the public hearing the Commission shall, transmit its recommendations to the
Meridian City Council with supportive reasons. The Commission shall reconunend
that the application be approved, approved with conditions or denied. The
Commission shall ensure that any approval or approval with conditions of an
application shall be in accordance with Meridian Comprehensive Plan, City of
Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance, and Idaho State law. (Meridian City
Code § 11-17-6)
7. When the City Council approves a conditional use permit it may
impose conditions of that approval that reasonably:
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A. Minimize adverse impact on other development;
B. Control the sequence and timing of development;
C. Control the duration of development;
D. Assure that the development is maintained property;
E. Designate the exact location and nature of the development;
F. Require the provision for on-site public facilities or services; and
G. Require more restrictive standards than those generally required, in this
Ordinance.
8. The City of Meridian has, by ordinance, established the Impact Area
and the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was adopted December
21, 1993, Ord. 629, January 4, 1994 and Maps.
DECISION AND ORDER
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, the City Council does
hereby ORDER and this does Order that:
1. That the above named applicant is granted a conditional use permit for
development of a church facility in a C-N zone located south of E. Franklin Road and
east of S. Locust Grove Road, Meridian, Idaho, subject to the following conditions of
use and development, subject to the following:
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Adopt the Reconunendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering
comments as follows:
A minimum 25-foot-wide landscape buffer shalI bi installed along the
entire length of the western property line (exclusive of driveways) as
required by the Landscape Ordinance.
The landscape buffer on the north and south sides of the property may be
reduced by 50% to 10 feet, and the buffer on the east property line may be
reduced by 25% to 15 feet.
Applicant shall provide 10 copies of a detailed fencing plan prior to the
City Council hearing. Chain link with slats shall not be permitted.
The applicant shall (trust) work with ACHD for the installation of five-foot
wide detached sidewalk if available along the entire length of the western
property line adjacent to Locust Grove. IfACHD will allow a detached
sidewalk, then an attached sidewalk shall be done as available. The
applicant shall be responsible for working with ACHD staff to ensure that a
parkway (five-foot wide minimum) shall be installed between the sidewalk
and the back of curb. The parkway shall be landscaped and irrigated in
accordance with the City of Meridian's Landscape Ordinance.
The revised site plan shall include sidewall<s, and the additional
landscaping to bring the property into compliance with the Landscape
Ordinance (Exclusive of the allowed reduced buffers between land uses).
All trees removed from this property that are larger than four-inch caliper
shall be mitigated for a ration of 1": 1" in accordance with the Landscape
Ordinance. Applicant shall work with staff and not be required 1:1 ratio
but shall plant trees on 1:25 ratio.
The landscape island that breaks up the single-loaded parldng along the
eastern property line has more than 12 parking spaces in a row without a
landscape island; however, moving the island to the north two parking
spaces disrupts the integrity of the irrigation plan and shall serve no real
purpose, so the easterly row of parking spaces shall be approved as shown.
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An additional fee of $235 shall be paid based on the fact that the fee paid
by the applicant was for a conditional use permit only ($275) and not the
fee for a Planned Development ($400.00 + $15.00 per additional acre.)
Sanitary sewer service to this site is being proposed via extensions from an
existing stub from Locust Grove. Main sizing and routing shall be reviewed
and approved during the building plan review process. Latecomer fees shall
be assessed against this parcel. Fees shall be collected at time of approval.
10.Water service to this site shall be via extensions from existing mains in
Locust Grove. Main sizing and routing shall be reviewed and approved
during the building plan review process. Applicant shall provide the Public
Works Department with information on anticipated fire flow and domestic
water requirements for the proposed site. Flow and pressure from the
existing mains shall be monitored with the Meridian Water Department.
11.A new legal description and site plan shall be submitted.
12. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 11-13 of
the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance and/or as
detailed in site-specific requirements.
13.Paving and striping shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in
Sections 11-13-4.D. and 11-13-4.E. of the City of Meridian Zoning and
Development Ordinance and in accordance with Aanericans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
14.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. Stormwater treatment and disposal shall 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 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.
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15.Outside lighting shall be designed and placed in such a manner as to
eliminate glare and illumination of the adjoining roadways and properties,
in accordance with City Ordinance Section 11-13-4.C.
16.All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Ordinance
11-14 of the City Zoning and Development Ordinance.
17.All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
18.Trash enclosures shall meet the requirements of the Sanitary Service
Company's guidelines for location and size.
19.Applicant's (or successor's) failure to comply with any of the terms of
approval of the conditional use permit shall be cause for revocation of the
conditional use permit.
20.This conditional use permit, when granted, shall be valid for a maximum
period of eighteen (I 8) months. If construction has not been started
within this timeframe, a new conditional use permit shall be required prior
to development.
Adopt the recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as
follows:
21 .A fire-flow consistent with Appendix III-A of the Uniform Fire Code be
provided to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an
average of 400' apart at approved locations.
22.Operational fire hydrants are required before combustible construction
begins.
23 .Acceptance of water supply for fire protection is contingent upon
acceptance of the water system by the City of Meridian.
24.Final approval for fire hydrant location shall be by the Meridian Fire
Department.
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25.All turning radii shall be a minimum of 28' inside and 48' outside.
26.The proposed annexation will have an unknown transient population and
will have an unlmown impact on Meridian Fire department requests for
service.
27.The proposed project lies outside the five-minute response zone goal.
Achievement of this goal is subject to budgetary constraints and is intended
to enhance the probability of a favorable outcome on a request for Basic
Life Support.
Adopt the ACHD Recommendations as follows:
28.Dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Locust Grove Road
abutting the parcel by means of recordation of a final subdivision plat or
execution of a warranty deed prior to issuance of a building permit (or
other required permits), whichever occurs first.
29.Applicant is proposing two entrances into this site. Proposed driveway #1
is located approximately 475-feet south of the intersection of Locust Grove
Road and Franklin Road. Proposed driveway #2 is located approximately
300-feet south of the near edge of proposed driveway # 1.
Locust Grove Road is classified as a minor arterial. District
policy requires any driveway located on an arterial roadway to be
located a minimum of 220-feet for a right-in/right-out driveway,
or 440-feet for a full access driveway. Thereafter, driveways from
a signalized intersection shall be located a minimum of 150-feet
from any existing or proposed driveway. Both proposed driveway
locations meet District policy and are approved with this
application.
30.Applicant is required to pave the driveways to their full-required width of
25 to 30-feet and to a point 30-feet beyond the edge of pavement of Locust
Grove Road with 15-foot radii pavement tapers abutting the existing
roadway edge.
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31. Provide a $8,200.00 deposit to the Public Right-of-way Trust Fund at the
District for the required street improvements of approximately 410-feet of
5-foot wide concrete sidewalk abutting the parcel, prior to District approval
of the final plat or issuance of a building permit (or other required permits),
whichever occurs first.
32.Utility street cuts in new pavement less than five years old are not allowed
unless approved in writing by the District.
33.Meet District drainage requirements per section 8000 of the ACHD
Development Policy Manual.
34.Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-
way.
35.Additionally, comply with all the Standard Requirements (8) listed w/thin
ACHD's letter dated October 26, 2001.
Adopt the Central District Health Dept Recommendations as follows:
36.Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
37.Applicant shall submit plans for a food establishment for review.
38.Stom~water shall be pretreated through a grassy swale prior to discharge to
the subsurface to prevent i~npact to groundwater and surface water quality.
39.The Engineers and architects involved with the design of the subject project
shall obtain current best management practices for stormwater disposal and
design a stormwater management system that prevents groundwater and
surface water degradation.
Adopt the Sanitary Service Recommendations as follows:
40.Two squares at the northeast and southeast locations within the parldng lot
are waste enclosures, more specific dimensions are needed.
Adopt the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District's Recommendations as
follows:
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ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 21
4I .All laterals and waste ways must be protected and all municipal surface
drainage must be retained on site. If any surface drainage leaves the site,
the District must review drainage plans. The developer must comply with
Idaho Code §31-3805. Irrigation water shall be made available to all
developments within the District.
Additionally, pursuant to the action of the City Council from their meeting
held on January 15, 2002, the following shall be required:
42.Ai1 irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exdusive of natural waterways,
intersecting, crossing or lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being
subdivided shall be tiled per City Ordinance 12-4-13. Plans shall be
approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users
association, with written confirmation of said approval submitted to the
Public Works Department.
2. The conditions shall be reviewable by the Council pursuant to Meridian
City Code § 11-17-9.
3. The above conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the applicant
shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the application for a
conditional use permit.
4. That the City Attorney draft an Order Granting Conditional Use Permit
in accordance with this Decision, which shall be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk
and then a copy served by the Clerk upon the applicant, the Planning and Zoning
Department, the Public Works Department and any affected party requesting notice.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION AND
ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 22
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.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the
dayof
ROLL CALL:
COUNCILMAN KEITH BIRD
COUNCILWOMAN TAMMY deWEERD
COUNCILWOMAN CHERIE Mc CANDLESS
COUNCILMAN WILLIAM L.M. NARY
MAYOR ROBERT D. CORRIE (TIE BREAKER)
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ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 23
Copy served upon Applicant, Planning and Zoning Department, Public Works
Department and the City Attorney
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
C/C 01/15/02
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A CHURCH
FACILITY IN A C-N ZONE
LOCATED SOUTH OF EAST
FRANKLIN ROAD AND EAST
OF SOUTH LOCUST GROVE
ROAD, MERIDIAN, IDAHO
LARRY MAURER,
APPLICANT
Case No. CUP-01-038
ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1. This matter coming before the City Council on the January 15, 2002,
under the provisions of Meridian City Code § i 1-17-4 for final action on conditional
use permit application and the Council having received and approving the
Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission the Council takes the
following action:
2. That the above named applicant is granted a conditional use permit for
development of a church facility in a C-N zone located south of E. Franldin Road and
east of S. Locust Grove Road, Meridian, Idaho, subject to the follo~ving conditions of
use and development:
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Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering
comments as follows:
A minimum 25-foot-wide landscape buffer shall be installed along the
entire length of the western property line (exclusive of driveways) as
required by the Landscape Ordinance.
The landscape buffer on the north and south sides of the property may
be reduced by 50% to 10 feet, and the buffer on the east property line
may be reduced by 25% to 15 feet.
Applicant shall provide 10 copies of a detailed fencing plan prior to the
City Council hearing. Chain link with slats shall not be permitted.
The applicant shall (trust) work with ACHD for the installation of five-
foot wide detached sidewalk if available along the entire length of the
western property line adjacent to Locust Grove. If ACHD will allow a
detached sidewalk, then an attached sidewalk shall be done as available.
The applicant shall be responsible for worldng with ACHD staff to
ensure that a parkway (five-foot wide minimum) shall be installed
between the sidewalk and the back of curb. The parkway shall be
landscaped and irrigated in accordance with the City of Meridian's
Landscape Ordinance.
The revised site plan shall include sidewalks, and the additional
landscaping to bring the property into compliance with the Landscape
Ordinance (Exclusive of the allowed reduced buffers between Iand uses).
All trees removed from this property that are larger than four-inch
caliper shall be mitigated for a ration of 1": 1" in accordance ~vith the
Landscape Ordinance. Applicant shall work with staff and not be
required 1:1 ratio but shall plant trees on 1:25 ratio.
The landscape island that breaks up the single-loaded parldng along the
eastern property line has more than 12 parldng spaces in a row ~vithout
a landscape island; however, moving the island to the north two parldng
spaces disrupts the integrity of the irrigation plan and shall serve no real
purpose, so the easterly row of parking spaces shall be approved as
shown.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
An additional fee of $235 shall be paid based on the fact that the fee
paid by the applicant was for a conditional use permit only ($275) and
not the fee for a Planned Development ($400.00 + $15.00 per
additional acre.)
Sanitary sewer service to this site is being proposed via extensions from
an existing stub from Locust Grove. Main sizing and routing shall be
reviewed and approved during the building plan review process.
Latecomer fees shall be assessed against this parcel. Fees shall be
collected at time of approval.
Water service to this site shall be via extensions from existing mains in
Locust Grove. Main sizing and routing shall be reviewed and approved
during the building plan review process. Applicant shall provide the
Public Works Department with information on anticipated fire flow and
domestic water requirements for the proposed site. Flow and pressure
from the existing mains shall be monitored with the Meridian Water
Department.
A new legal description and site plan shall be submitted.
Off-street parldng shall be provided in accordance with Section 11-13 of
the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance and/or as
detailed in site-specific requirements.
Paving and striping shall be in accordance with the standards set forth
in Sections 11-13-4.D. and 11-13-4.E. of the City of Meridian Zoning
and Development Ordinance and in accordance with Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
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. Stormwater
treatment and disposal shall 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
surface water is prohibited unless the jurisdiction which has authority
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15.
16.
17.
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.
Outside lighting shall be designed and placed in such a manner as to
eliminate glare and illumination of the adjoining roadways and
properties, in accordance with City Ordinance Section 1 I- 13-4.C.
All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in
Ordinance 1 i- 14 of the City Zoning and Development Ordinance.
All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
18. Trash enclosures shall meet the requirements of the Sanitary Service
Company's guidelines for location and size.
19.
Applicant's (or successor's) failure to comply with any of the terms of
approval of the conditional use permit shall be cause for revocation of
the conditional use permit.
20.
This conditional use permit, when granted, shall be valid for a maximum
period of eighteen (I8) months. If construction has not been started
within this timeframe, a new conditional use permit shall be required
prior to development.
Adopt the recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as
follows:
21.
A fire-flow consistent with Appendix III-A of the Uniform Fire Code be
provided to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an
average of 400' apart at approved locations.
22.
Operational fire hydrants are required before combustible construction
begins.
23. Acceptance of water supply for fire protection is contingent upon
acceptance of the water system by the City of Meridian.
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24.
Final approval for fire hydrant location shall be by the Meridian Fire
Department.
25. All turning radii shall be a minimum of 28' inside and 48' outside.
26.
The proposed annexation will have an unknown transient population
and ~vill have an unknown impact on Meridian Fire department requests
for service.
27.
The proposed project lies outside the five-minute response zone goal.
Achievement of this goal is subject to budgetary constraints and is
intended to enhance the probability of a favorable outcome on a request
for Basic Life Support.
Adopt the ACHD Recommendations as follows:
28.
Dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Locust Grove
Road abutting the parcel by means of recordation of a final subdivision
plat or execution of a warranty deed prior to issuance of a building
permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first.
29.
Applicant is proposing two entrances into this site. Proposed driveway
#1 is located approximately 475-feet south of the intersection of Locust
Grove Road and Franldin Road. Proposed driveway #2 is located
approximately 300-feet south of the near edge of proposed driveway #1.
Locust Grove Road is classified as a minor arterial. District
policy requires any driveway located on an arterial roadway to be
located a minimum of 220-feet for a right-in/right-out driveway,
or 440-feet for a full access driveway. Thereafter, driveways from
a signalized intersection shall be located a minimum of 150-feet
from any existing or proposed driveway. Both proposed driveway
locations meet District policy and are approved with this
application.
30.
Applicant is required to pave the driveways to their full-required ~vidth
of 25 to 30-feet and to a point 30-feet beyond the edge of pavement of
Locust Grove Road with 15-foot radii pavement tapers abutting the
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existing roadway edge.
31.
Provide a $8,200.00 deposit to the Public Right-of-~vay Trust Fund at
the District for the required street improvements of approximately 410-
feet of 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk abutting the parcel, prior to
District approval of the final plat or issuance of a building permit (or
other required permits), whichever occurs first.
32.
Utility street cuts in new pavement less than five years old are not
allowed unless approved in writing by the District.
33.
Meet District drainage requirements per section 8000 of the ACHD
Development Policy Manual.
34.
Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-
way.
35. Additionally, comply with all the Standard Requirements (8) listed
within ACHD's letter dated October 26, 2001.
Adopt the Central District Health Dept Recommendations as follows:
36. Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
37. Applicant shall submit plans for a food establishment for revie~v.
38.
Stormwater shall be pretreated through a grassy swale prior to discharge
to the subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water
quality.
39.
The Engineers and architects involved with the design of the subject
project shall obtain current best management practices for stormwater
disposal and design a stormwater management system that prevents
groundwater and surface water degradation.
Adopt the Sanitary Service Recommendations as follows:
40.
Two squares at the northeast and southeast locations within the parldng
lot are waste enclosures, more specific dimensions are needed.
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Adopt the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District's Recommendations as
follows:
41.
All laterals and waste ways must be protected and all municipal surface
drainage must be retained on site. If any surface drainage leaves the
site, the District must review drainage plansl The developer must
comply with Idaho Code §31-3805. Irrigation water shall be made
available to all developments within the District.
Additionally, pursuant to the action of the City Council from their meeting
held on January 15, 2002, the following shall be required:
42.
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 City Ordinance 12-4-13. Plans shall be
approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users
association, with written confirmation of said approval submitted to the
Public Works Department.
The above conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the
applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the application
for a conditional use permit.
4. Notice to Permi~ Holder, this conditional use permit is not transferable
without complying with the provisions of Meridian City Code § 11-17-8, a copy of
which is attached to this permit.
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By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the
day Of /,~/"~/./b.~ ,2002.
L
tD. Corrie, Mayor City of Meridian
Copy served upon Applicant, the Planning and Zoning Department, Public Works
Department and City Attorney.
City Clerk
Dated:
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Judy Penvey-Derr, President
Dave Bivens, 1st Vice President
Sherry R. Huber, 2nd Vice President
Susan S. Eastlake, comrmssioner
David E. Wynkoop, Commissioner
Ada County Highway District
318 East 37th Street
Garden City ID 83714-6499
Phone (208) 387-6100
FAX (208) 387-6391
E-mail: tellus~,,ACHD.ada, id.us
January 28, 2002
Corporation of the Presiding Bishop
of the Church of Latter Day Saints
50 E. North Temple
Salt Lake CID,, UT 84150
Re:
Staff Level Approval-REVISED
MCUP01-038/MAZ01-019
RECEIVED
JAN 3 0 200
City of Meridian
City Clerk Offic~
160/190 South Locust Grove Road
Church
Facts and Findings:
The Ada County Highway District (ACHI)) staff has received the above referenced application
requesting annexation and rezone approval for approximately 4.25-acres f~om RUT to C-N
zordng. The applicant is also requesting a conditional use approval to construct a 24,120-square
foot church. The 4.25-acre site is located on the east side of Locust Grove Road approximately
475-feet south of Franklin Road. This development is estimated to generate 210 additional
vehicle trips per day (10 existing) based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip
Generation Manual.
The application and site plan stamped and received by the City of Meridian on October 13, 2001,
and submitted to the District on October 18, 2001, has been reviewed by the ACHD Planning
and Development staff and conforms to applicable District standards/policy, or car. be made to
conform with the change(s) to the plan described in the requirements stated below.
Co
This is a staff level approval and will not be heard by the ACHD Commission unless thc site plan
is changed in such a manner as to not conform to District standards/policy or an appeal of the
Planning and Development staff decision is submitted as described within the Standard
Requirements outlined below.
On October 22, 2001, the District Planning and Development staff inspected this site and
evaluated the transportation system in the vicinity. On October 26, 2001, the staffmet as the
District's Technical Review Committee and reviewed the impacts of this proposed development
on the District's transportation system. The results of that analysis constitute the following Facts
and Findings and recommended Site Specific Requirements.
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For the purposes of estimating daily trip generation and assessing impact fees for this project, the
proposed use of this development has been classified as Church. (Per the ITE Manual) The
impact fee rate from the fee tables for this use is $485 per thousand square feet of gross building
area, based on the impact fee ordinance in effect at this time. Note: This rate is provided for
informational purposes only and shall not be construed as an impact fee rate certification.
The impact fee will be assessed at the time of plans acceptance by District staff, and shall be
based on the fee tables and provisions of the District's Impact Fee Ordinance in effect at
that time.
District policy requires the applicant to construct a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk abutting
Locust Grove Road. This segment of Locust Grove Road is in the District's Five Year Work
Program for temporary repair in 2004 and widening in 2005/06. In lieu of constructing the
improvements, the applicant should be required to provide a $8,200.00 deposit to the Public
Rights-of-Way Trust Fund for the cost of constructing a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on
Locust Grove Road abutting the parcel (approximately 41 O-feet) prior to issuance of a building
permit, or District approval of a final plat, whichever occurs first, OR the applicant should be
required to construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Locust Grove Road located 2-
feet within the new right-of-way, and provide an easement to the District. Coordinate the
location and elevation of the sidewalk with District staff.
The applicant should coordinate with District design staff, regarding the need for any additional
right-of-way and easements associated with the Franklin/Locust Grove Road project.
The following requirements are provided as conditions for approval:
Site Specific Requirements:
Dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Locust Grove Road abutting the parcel
by means of recordation of a final subdivision plat or execution of a warranty deed prior to
issuance of a building permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first. Allow up to
30 business days to process the right-of-way dedication after receipt of all requested material.
The owner will be compensated for all right-of-way dedicated as an addition to existing right-
of-way from available impact fee revenues in this benefit zone, if the owner submits a letter of
application to the impact fee administrator prior to breaking ground, in accordance with ACHD
Ordinance #193. The right-of-way purchase agreement must be completed and signed by the
applicant prior to issuance of a building permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs
first.
Applicant is proposing two entrances into this site. Proposed driveway # 1 is located
approximately 475-feet south of the intersection of Locust Grove Road and Franklin Road.
Proposed driveway #2 is located approximately 300-feet south of the near edge of proposed
driveway # 1.
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Locust Grove Road is classified as a minor arterial. District policy requires any driveway
located on an arterial roadway to be located a minimum of 220-feet for a right-in/right-out
driveway, or 440-feet for a full access driveway. Thereafter, driveways from a signalized
intersection shall be located a minimum of 150-feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
Both proposed driveway locations meet District policy and are approved with this application.
Applicant is required to pave the driveways to their full-required width of 25 to 30-feet and to a
point 30-feet beyond the edge of pavement of Locust Grove Road with 15-foot radii pavement
tapers abutting the existing roadway edge.
Provide a $8,200.00 deposit to the Public Rights-of-Way Trust Fund at the District for the
required street improvements of approximately 410-feet of 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk
abutting the parcel, prior to District approval of the final plat or issuance of a building permit
(or other required permits), whichever occurs first, OR the applicant shall be required to
construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Locust Grove Road located 2-feet within
the new right-of-way, and provide an easement to the District. Coordinate the location and
elevation of the sidewalk with District staff.
Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in
writing by the District. Contact ACHD's Utility Coordinator at 387-2516 or 378-6258 (with
file number) for details.
Meet District drainage requirements per section 8000 of the ACHD Development Policy
Manual. Contact District staff at 387-6170 for details.
Any existing inigation facilities should be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
Standard Requirements:
This decision of the Planning and Development Supervisor may be appealed to the Ada County
Highway District Commission by the applicant or by another party witkin 15 calendar days
from the date of this report. The request shall specifically identify each requirement to be
reconsidered and include a written explanation of why such a requirement would result in a
substantial hardship or inequity. The request will be heard by the District Commission at an
evening meeting within 20 calendar days of the District's receipt of the appeal letter. The
appellant will be notified of the date and time of the Commission meeting.
After ACHD Commission action, any request for reconsideration of the Commission's action
shall be made in writing to the Planning and Development Supervisor within two days of the
action and shall include a minimum fee of $110.00. The request for reconsideration shall
specifically identify each requirement to be reconsidered and include written documentation of
data that was not available to the Commission at the time of/ts ori?,'nal decision. The request
for reconsideration will be heard by the District Commission at the next regular meeting of the
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Commission. If the Commission agrees to reconsider the action, the applicant will be notified
of the date and time of the Commission meeting at which the reconsideration will be heard.
Payment of applicable mad impact fees are required prior to building construction in
accordance with Ordinance #193, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact
Fee Ordinance.
All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District
Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Conslzuction Services
procedures and all applicable ACI-ID Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An
engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building permit
(or other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
o
Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy.
Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all roles, regulations, ordinances, plans,
or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in
interest advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject
property unless a waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant
to the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought.
No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing
and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized
representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to
obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District.
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Conclusion of Law:
ACIrlD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an
undue burden on the existing vehicular and pedestrian transportation system within the vicinity
impacted by the proposed development.
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact the ACHD Planning and Development
staff at 387~6170.
Sincerely,
Development Analyst
Planning & Development
cc:
Project file
Lead agency/City of Meridian
Chron
B & A Engineers
Anna Powell
5505 W. Franklin Road
Boise, Idaho 83705
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