HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimberfalls No. 2 Order ApprovlBEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
C/C 08/19/03
IN THE MATTER OF THE )
APPLICATION OF DAN WOOD )
FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT )
FOR TIMBERFALLS SUBDIVISION )
N0.2, LOCATED SOUTH OF EAST )
U5TICK ROAD AND WEST OF )
NORTH LOCUST GROVE ROAD, )
MERIDIAN, IDAHO )
CASE NO. FP-03-043
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 August 19, 2003, and the Council finding that the
Administrative Review is complete which has included certain comments as stated in a letter to
the Mayor and Council from Sonya Allen Planner I for the Planning and Zoning Department, and
Bruce Freckleton, Engineering Technician III, and that Anna Powell Planning Director for the
Planning and Zoning Department, and Shawn Nickel, 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:
1. The Final Plat of "TIMBERFALLS SUBDIVISION N0.2" as evidenced in Plat
bearing: "TIMBERFALLS SUBDIVISION NO.2, A PORTION OF SECTION 6, T.3N., R.lE.,
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BOISE MERIDIAN. ADA COUNTY, MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO -JOHNSON
ENGINEERING 2003 -, SHEET 1 OF 2, HANDWRITTEN DATE: 7/1/03, PREPARED BY:
JOHNSON ENGINEERING", Dan Wood -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 Sonya Allen Planner I for the
Planning and Zoning Department, dated: Hearing Date: August 19, 2003, listing 21 Site Specific
Comments/Final Plat and 7 General Requirements, a true and correct copy of which is attached
hereto marked Exhibit "A", and consisting of five pages, and by this reference incorporated
herein, and the additional requirements from the action of the Council taken at their August 19,
2003 meeting as follows, to-wit:
1.1 Comply with the Meridian Fire Department's requirements as
follows:
1. One and two family dwellings will require afire-flow of 1,000
gallons per minute available for durafion 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 fire protection will be by the
Meridian Water Department.
3. Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian
Fire Department.
4. The phasingplanmayrequirethatanyroadwaygreaterthan150'in
length that is not provided with an outlet shall be required to have a
turn around.
5. All roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside.
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6. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs
areYequired before combusfible construction begins. UFC 901.4.2
& 901.3
7. Paint the curb red 10' on either side of all fire hydrant locations.
1.2 Comply with the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District as follows:
The District requires a Land Use Change Application be
filed for review prior to final platting.
2. All laterals and waste ways must be protected. The
District's Onweiler Lateral courses through this project.
This easement must be shown on the final plat and must be
protected. Any encroachment of this easement, before any
construction is started, is unacceptable without a signed
License Agreement and approved plan.
3. All municipal surface drainage must be retained on site. If
any surface drainage leaves the site, the District must
review drainage plans.
4. The developer must comply with Idaho Code 31-3805.
1.3 The Central District Health Department requires after written
approval from the appropriate entities are submitted, they can
approve this proposal for central sewage and central water; that
plans must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department
of Health and Welfare, Division of Environmental Quality for
central sewage and central water; that run-off is not to create a
mosquito breeding problem; and it is suggested that stormwater be
pretreated through a grassy swale prior to discharge to the
subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water
quality; that engineers and architects should obtain current best
management practices for stormwater disposal and design a
stormwater management system that is preventing groundwater and
surface water degradation. Manuals for guidance:
1. State of Idaho Catalog Of Stormwater Best Management
Practices For Idaho Cities And Counties. Prepared by the Idaho
Division Of Environmental Quality, July 1997.
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2. Stormwater Best Management Practices Guidebook. Prepazed
by City of Boise Public Works Department, May 2000.
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:
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.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
AND RIGHT TO REGULATORY TAHINGS ANALYSIS
The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, the Owner may
request a regulatory taking analysis. Such request must be in writing, and must be filed with the
City Clerk not more than twenty-eight (28) days after the fmal decision concerning the matter at
issue. A request for a regulatory takings analysis will toll the time period within which a Petition
for judicial Review may be filed.
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 maybe adversely affected by this decision may, within twenty-
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eight (28) days after the date of this decision and order, seek a judicial review as provided by
Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho Code.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PUBLIC WORKS
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Keith Bird
MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642
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Cherie McCandless (208) 888-4433 ~ FAX (208) 887<1813 PLANNING AND ZONING
William L.M. Nary City Clerk Office Faz (208) 888-4218 DEPARTMENT
(208) 884-5533 ~ FAX 888-6854
STAFF REPORT: Hearing Date: August 19, 2003
To: Mayor, City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Sonya Allen,, Planner I ~~
Bruce Freckleton, Senior Engineering Tech'
Re: Timberfalls Subdivision No. 2
• Final Plat approval of Nineteen (19) Building Lots and One (1) Other Lot
on 14.31 Acres in an R-8 Zone., by Dan Wood (File No. FP-03-043).
We have reviewed the above referenced submittals 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, Dan Wood, has applied for Final Plat approval of 19 building lots and 3 other
lots on 14.31 acres of land located on the south side of E. Ustick Road, approximately 1/z mile
east of N. Meridian Road. The zoning designation for the subdivision is R-8 (Medium Density
Residential). This phase of the subdivision will have a gross density of 3.49 d.u./acre.
The proposed single-family building lots within the proposed subdivision range from 6,500
square feet up to 15,000 square feet, with a minimum house size of 1,301 s.f. The other lots
within the subdivision consist of three (3) common landscape/drainage lots. Total acreage of
open space within the subdivision is approximately 1.1 acres. The pressurized irrigation system
within this development is to be owned & operated by the Nampa Meridian Irrigation District.
The submitted final plat is in compliance with the approved preliminary plat.
Staff recommends approval of the fmal plat for Timberfalls Subdivision No. 2 with the
comments and conditions stated in this report.
LOCATION
The property is located approximately r/z mile east of N. Meridian Road, on the south side of E.
Ustick Road.
EXHIBIT'`A" 1 OF 5
Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: August 19, 2003
Page 2
SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
North: Weaver Acres Subdivision and Patrick Subdivision, zoned Rl (Ada County)
West: Bedford Place Subdivision, zoned R-8
East: Granite Creek Subdivision, zoned R-8
South: Finch Creek Subdivision, zoned R-8
SITE SPECIFIC COMMENTS /FINAL PLAT
1. Applicant is to meet all terms of the approved preliminary plat (PP-03-002) and
annexation (AZ-03-003).
2. The applicant has indicated that NMID will own the pressure irrigation system within this
development. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be
supplied by a year-round source of water. If a creek or well source is not available, a
single-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.
A fully operational pressurized irrigation system shall be installed for this phase prior to
occupancy of any home or building within this phase of development.
Fencing adjacent to the central open space lot (Lot 1, Block 3) is to be no more than 4' in
height if solid material is used, with the allowance of a 2' lattice to be placed on top of
the fence, or 6' tall if the fence is constructed of an open vision material. A note shall be
added to the face of the plat reflecting this requirement.
All fencing shall be reduced to three feet in height within twenty feet of the right-of--way.
4. The proposed landscaping plan (prepared by South Landscape Architecture, entitled L-1,
dated 8/1/03) is approved as submitted with the following exceptions:
Revise the lot numbers on the landscape plan to reflect the changes noted
below on #11 to match the plat.
5. Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, pressurized
irrigation system approved and activated, drainage lots constructed, fencing installed, and
road base approved by the Ada County Highway District prior to applying for building
permits. All development improvements, including perimeter fencing, irrigation, and
landscaping 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,
landscaping, pressurized irrigation, amenities, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to
signature on the final plat.
6. Sanitary sewer service and municipal water to this site shall be via extensions from
EXHIBIT "A" 2 OF 5
Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: August 19, 2003
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existing mains. Applicant will be responsible to construct the sewer and water mains to
and through this proposed development, thereby making them available to adjacent
properties. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and routing with the Public
Works Department.
7. Complete the Certificate of Owners and accompanying Acknowledgment.
8. Submit a license agreement between the applicant and NMID stating that the developer
will be allowed to encroach into the 35' wide easement with fencing for the backyards of
Lots 1-6, Block 5 and Lots 4-6 of Block 4 prior to approval of the final plat at City
Council.
If a license agreement is not obtained from NMID, the lots will need to be re-configured
and a 35' wide common lot within the easement will need to be created.
9. Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and
construction inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to
signature on the fmal plat per Resolution 02-374.
10. All drainage areas (detention/retention basins) must be designed 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 a 3:1 slope.
11. Revise lot numbering on Block 3 to begin with #10, instead of #11. Lot numbering for
Block 3 on phase 1 ended with #9.
12. Revise or Add the following notes to the face of the plat:
• Add a note addressing fencing requirements as detailed above in site specific
comment #3.
• Revise the groundwater note to read ...highest established normal groundwater.
13. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
14. Provide blow-up details for the end of N. Starling Way.
15. Label the "Real Point of Beginning."
16. Identify the easement across the south side of the subdivision. Show the width and
identify the purpose/beneficiary.
17. Revise the bearing quadrants of the boundary call-outs to be consistent with the legal
description of the Certificate of Owners.
18. Graphically depict 5-foot wide public utilities, drainage, and irrigation easements along
EXIIIBIT "A" 3 OF 5
Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: August 19, 2003
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the north side of Lot 4, Block 1, and Lot 20, Block 3, and the easterly side of Lot 11,
Block 3, and Lot 9, Block 4, as these are side lot lines against the adjacent phase.
19. Add a call to the legal description of the Certificate of Owner's to establish the "Basis of
Bearing."
20. There are several places, especially along the subdivisions southern boundary where the
bearings and or distances are difficult to read because of conflicting linework. Please
clean-up the text to make it clear.
21. Staffs failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved preliminary
plat does not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for compliance.
1. 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 will need to be approved by the appropriate
irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association (ditch owners), with written
approval or non-approval submitted to the Public Works Department. If lateral users
association approval can't be obtained, plans will be reviewed and approved by the
meridian City Engineer prior to final plat signature
2. Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be
removed 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.
3. Two-hundred-fifty and 100-watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights will be required at
locations designated by the Public Works Department. All streetlights shall be installed at
subdivider's expense. Typical locations are at street intersections and/or fire hydrants.
Final design locations and quantity are determined after power designs are completed by
Idaho Power Company. The street light contractor shall obtain design and permit from
the Public Works Department prior commencing installations.
4. Compaction test results must be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all
building pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
5 Applicant's engineer will be required to submit a signed, stamped statement certifying
that all street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three feet above the
highest established normal groundwater elevation.
6. Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian's Water Works
Superintendent.
7. Any tree over 4" in caliper that is removed from the property shall be replaced by
installing additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of trees that
EXHIBIT "A" 4 OF 5
Planning & Zoning Commission/Mayor & City Council
Hearing Date: August 19, 2003
Page 5
were removed. Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for
those trees that have to be removed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Timber Falls Subdivision No. 2 with the above
stated comments and conditions. A license agreement must be obtained between the applicant
and NMID prior to City Council approval.
EXHIBIT "A" 5 OF 5