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MARTIAL ARTS FACILITY FOR CHILDREN IN A C-G ZONE, BY PETRA, INC. – CUP-03-035 - Page 1
BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A MARTIAL
ARTS/SELF DEFENSE
ESTABLISHMENT FOR CHILDREN
IN A C-N ZONE
PETRA, INC. ,
Applicant
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Case No. CUP-03-035
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
COUNCIL
1. The property is located at the southeast corner of Linder and Franklin Roads, Meridian.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is William J. and Jody Ann Buckner.
3. Applicant is Petra, Inc.
4. 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 11-7-2.
5. The Applicant requests the Conditional Use Permit for a martial arts/self defense
establishment for children in a C-N zone. The Zoning Schedule of Use Control shows
that all private schools require a Conditional Use Permit in the C-N zone (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, which designates the property
as Commercial.
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
modified by the P&Z Commission, as follows:
1. The existing 6” Siberian Elm tree may be removed from the site as proposed, without
any additional mitigation per Ordinances 12-13-13-6 and 12-13-7-2.
2. The future 1,650 s.f. (maximum) expansion shall be approved through the Certificate
of Zoning Compliance process and will not require a separate Conditional Use
Permit.
3. The required rear setback will be measured from the east property line. The south
property line must meet the interior side setback.
4. The proposed row of parking spaces with 13 spaces in a row is approved under the
Alternative Compliance provisions of Ordinance 12-13-18.
5. Minimum tree size for the project shall be 2” caliper per Ordinance 12-13-7-3.
6. Sanitary sewer and water service shall be from existing service lines on the property.
Applicant shall coordinate connection location, size, and routing with the Public
Works Department
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. All construction and site improvements shall conform to the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the adopted building and fire codes.
10. 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.
11. Certificate of Occupancy: All required improvements must be complete prior to
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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.
12. Parking is approved as depicted on the submitted site plan. The Commission concurs
the project will have ample parking as shown.
13. Landscaping shall installed as depicted on the submitted landscape plan. The
applicant testified at the hearing that no easement exists that would interfere with the
trees shown in the street buffers.
B. Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1. That 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. 1997 UFC Appendix III-A
2. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before
combustible construction begins. UFC 901.4.2 & 901.3
3. Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department
thru the Public Works Department.
4. All radii shall be 28’ inside and 48’ outside radius for all entrances and internal roads.
5. All fire lanes shall have an unobstructed width of 20’. UFC 902.2.1
C. Adopt the Recommendations of the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District as follows:
1. All municipal surface drainage must be retained on site. If any surface drainage
leaves the site, the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District must review drainage plans.
2. The developer must comply with Idaho Code 31-3805.
D. Adopt the Recommendations of the Sanitary Services Company as follows:
1. The enclosure design looks good. However, further review for access needs to be
considered [as part of the CZC process].
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E. Adopt the Recommendations of Central District Health Department as follows:
1. No objections provided structure is connected to City water and sewer.
2. Stormwater shall be pretreated through a grassy swale prior to discharge to the
subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water quality.
3. 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.
F. Adopt the Recommendations of the Ada County Highway District as follows:
1. Construct a 35-foot wide (maximum) curb return driveway on Linder Road located
133-feet south of the edge of pavement from the Franklin Road intersection as
proposed. Pave the driveway to its full-required width and to a point 30-feet beyond
the edge of pavement of Linder Road with 15-foot curb radii pavement tapers
abutting the existing roadway edge. This driveway is approved as a right-in/right-out
access and should be signed accordingly. Coordinate the on site median construction
with District staff.
2. Utilize the existing 30-foot curb return driveway adjacent to the east property line on
Franklin Road as proposed. Pave the driveway to its full-required width and to a point
30-feet beyond the edge of pavement of Franklin Road abutting the existing roadway
edge. This driveway is approved as a full access driveway but may be restricted to
right-in/right-out operations in the future if there is a safety or traffic concern.
3. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
2. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site
shall be borne by the developer.
3. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be
damaged during the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction
Services at 387-6280 (with file number) for details.
4. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless
approved in writing by the District. Contact the District’s Utility Coordinator at 387-
6258 (with file numbers) for details.
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5. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway
District Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction
Services procedures and all applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived
herein. An engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all
improvement plans.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in
accordance with Ordinance #197, also known as Ada County Highway District Road
Impact Fee Ordinance.
9. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-
of-way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by
the applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at
least two full business days prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of-way. The
applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD
conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
10. 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.
11. 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 rules, 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.