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PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR STAPLETON SUBDIVISION BY WARDLE & ASSOCIATES – CUP-03-034
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BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT FOR STAPLETON
SUBDIVISION IN A PROPOSED R-8
ZONE
WARDLE & ASSOCIATES,
Applicant
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Case No. CUP-03-034
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
COUNCIL
1. The property is located at 3680 W. Ustick Road, Meridian.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Betty Lou Britton, 3680 W. Ustick Road,
Meridian, Idaho 83642.
3. Applicant is Jonathan Wardle, Wardle & Associates, 4940 E. Mill Station Drive, Suite
100, Boise, Idaho 83716.
4. The subject property is currently zoned C-N (Neighborhood Business District). There is,
however, an application for rezone to R-8 (Medium Density Residential) before the City
Council. The zoning district of R-8 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 Planned Development in an R-8
zone. The R-8 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).
6. The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission recognizes that the proposed application
will be in compliance with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan if the amendment
accompanying this application is granted.
7. The use proposed which is the subject of this will, in fact, constitute a conditional use as
determined by City policy.
8. The Planning and Zoning Commission recognized the concerns of Wendel Bigham, Joint
School District No. 2, in a letter dated July 9, 2003; and Ruth Wilkins, 3764 W. Ustick
Road, in a letter dated September 15, 2003. They also recognized the concerns of Charles
Crane and Rhonda Leighton, who verbally testified at the public hearings.
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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:
A. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
follows:
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (Conditional Use Permit)
1. Applicant shall meet all of the requirements of the rezone and preliminary plat as
a condition of the Conditional Use Permit.
2. The Applicant shall submit a copy of a sample floor plan of a house containing
the proposed 500 square foot floor plan as well as a sample elevation. This shall be
submitted prior to the City Council public hearing.
3. The following amenities are required as part of the planned development: a
minimum of 10% of the gross area as open space and picnic/hardscape amenities. All
amenities shall be bonded for prior to signature on the final plat.
4. All development shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the
Fair Housing Act.
5. Applicant shall submit 15 copies of a revised preliminary plat/site plan and
landscape plan in conformance with this report and the direction of the Planning &
Zoning Commission at least 10 days prior to the next hearing on this application.
B. Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. This section of Ustick Road is not listed in the adopted Capital
Improvements Plan; therefore, impact fees cannot be used to purchase the right-
of-way abutting the site. Right-of-way dedication is not required with this
application. If the applicant chooses to dedicate the right-of-way, ACHD will not
provide compensation. The applicant shall do one of the following:
i. Dedicate by donation an additional 23-feet of right-of-way along Ustick
Road (48-feet total from centerline), and construct a minimum 5-foot wide
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concrete sidewalk along Ustick Road in its ultimate location (minimum 41-feet
from centerline). Coordinate the location and elevation of the sidewalk with
District staff. The applicant should provide the District with an easement for any
portion of the sidewalk that is not located within the right-of-way. The applicant
should also be required to obtain a license agreement for any landscaping located
in the Ustick Road right-of-way.
ii. Do not dedicate additional right-of-way, but construct a minimum 5-foot
wide concrete sidewalk along Ustick Road in its ultimate location. The sidewalk
should be located no closer than 41-feet from the centerline of the right-of-way.
Provide the District with an easement for any portion of the sidewalk that is not
located within the right-of-way.
iii. Do not dedicate additional right-of-way, but construct a minimum 5-foot
wide concrete sidewalk along Ustick Road, located at the back edge of the
existing right-of-way (if feasible). Accomplish all necessary adjustments to
properly accommodate existing drainage and utilities.
2. Construct the main entrance into the subdivision, Stapleton Avenue, in alignment
with Turnberry Way on the south side of Ustick Road, OR offset a minimum of 300-feet
(measured centerline to centerline). The street shall be constructed with as a 36-foot
street section within 50-feet of right-of-way with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalks between Ustick Road and Tourist Street as proposed. Stapleton Avenue shall
be constructed with 21-foot street sections on either side of the proposed center median.
3. Construct Tourist Street, west of Stapleton Avenue, and Stapleton Avenue, south
of Tourist Street, as 36-foot street sections with curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalks within 50-feet of right-of-way. Provide the District with an easement for any
portion of any sidewalk that is not located within the right-of-way.
4. Construct Stapleton Avenue, north of Tourist Street, Tourist Street, east of
Stapleton Avenue, and Traveler Street as 29-foot street sections with curb, gutter and 5-
foot wide concrete sidewalks, within 42-feet of right-of-way. Sign the streets for “NO
PARKING” on one side.
5. Construct District approved turnarounds for Tourist Street, Stapleton Avenue and
Traveler Street. The applicant shall submit a design of any non-standard turnaround for
review and approval by District Development Division staff. The turnarounds shall have
a minimum 18-foot radius and a minimum right-of-way width of 42-feet.
6. Construct Tourist Street to the west property line, as proposed. Install a sign at the
terminus of the roadway stating that, “THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE
FUTURE”. Coordinate the sign plan for the stub street with District staff.
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7. Pave the existing driveways their full width and at least 30-feet into the site
beyond the edge of pavement.
8. Any landscape islands/medians within the public right-of-way dedicated by this
plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. Notes of this shall be
required on the final plat.
9. Other than the access points specifically approved with this application (Stapleton
Avenue & existing driveways), direct lot or parcel access to Ustick Road is prohibited.
Lot access restrictions, as required with this application, shall be stated on the final
plat(s). The existing driveways are approved with the current use only.
10. 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 Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file
numbers) for details.
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.
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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. Existing utilities damaged by the applicant shall be repaired by the
applicant at no cost to ACHD. 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.
C. Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1. One and two family dwellings will require a fire-flow of 1,000 gallons per minute
available for a duration of 2 hours to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be
placed an average of 400’ apart.
2. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required
before combustible construction begins.
3. Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian
Water Department.
4. Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire
Department.
5. All radii shall be 28’ inside and 48’ outside radius for all internal roads.
6. The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards with a minimum clear
street width of 20’. All 29’ wide streets shall have restricted parking to one side. All 33’
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wide street sections shall also be posted no parking on one side to prevent encroachment on
the required clear width of 20’. UFC 902.2.1
7. The proposed 40-lot subdivision with an estimated 2.8 residents per household would
have a total estimated population of 115 residents at build out. According to a report
completed by Fire & Emergency Services Consulting Group in February of 2000 our
requests for service are projected to reach 2800 in the year 2005 and 3800 by the year 2010,
this is up from 2069 responses in the year 2000.
8. The Meridian Fire Department would support the strict application of the
International Building Code for side yard setbacks with no variances. This would limit the
potential fire spread from building to building in those blocks.
D. Adopt the Recommendations of Central District Health Department as follows:
1. This proposal can be approved for central sewage & central water after written
approval from appropriate entities is submitted.
2. The Applicant’s central sewage and central water plans must be submitted to and
approved by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Division of Environmental
Quality.
3. Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
4. Stormwater shall be pretreated through a grassy swale prior to discharge to the
subsurface to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water quality.
5. 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.
E. Adopt the Recommendation of Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District as follows:
1. Applicant shall apply for a land use change/site application.