HomeMy WebLinkAboutHark's Corner CUP 03-049January 22, 2004 CUP 03-049
MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING JanUaly 27, 2004
APPUCANr L&J Capital Ventures, LLC ITEM No. J ' ~-'1
REQUEST Findings -- Request for a Conditional Use Permit for an Emissions Testing Center in a
C-C zone for Hark's Corner Emission Center -- 1651 West Franklin Road
AGENCY COMMENTS
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MEMORANDUM
To: William G. Berg, Jr.
From: William F. Nichols
Subject: BY: VAN HESS PROPERTIES, LLC FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
.4 RENTAL/RESTAURANT COMPLEX AT HARK'S CORNER IN A C-C
ZONE
File No.: CUP-03-049
Date: ,lanuary 1G, 2004
Will:
Please find attached the original FINDINGS OF FACT CONCLUSIONS OF
LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITTONAL USE PERNl1T Sl![3.IEC"f
TO CONDITIONS and ORDER for the above matter. Please place this matter upon. an
upcoming Consent Agenda for Council discussion and decision.
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
CJC OU13/04
iN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL
USF. PERMIT FOR AN EMISSIONS
TESTING CENTER AT HARK'S
CORNER IN A C-C ZONE FOR,
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF WEST FRANKLIN
ROAD AND LiNDER ROAD
(PHYSICAL ADDRESS IS 1651
WEST FRANKLIN ROAD,
MERIDIAN, IDAHO
L&J CAPITAL VENTURES, LLC,
APPLICANT
Case No. CUP-03-049
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 January 13, 2004 at the hour of 7:00 p.m., at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Idaho
Street, Meridian, Idaho, and Anna Powell Planning Director for the Planning and Zoning
Department, and Jeffrey Hall, appeared and testified, and the City Council having duly
considered the evidence and the record in this matter and the Recommendations 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 having duly considered the matter, the
City Council hereby males the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision and
Order to-wit:
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF
LA W AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
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FINDINGS OF FACT
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 l3, 2004, 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 dean fifteen (15) days prior to said hearing and with the notice
of public hearing having been posted upon Che property under consideration more than one weel:
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 the January 13, 2004, public hearings; and the applicant, affected property
owners, and govermnent subdivisions providing services within the planning jurisdiction of the
City of iVleridian, having been given ftdl 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 ofPosting tiled with the staff
report.
3. This proposed development request is in a C-C zone and by reason of the
provisions of the Meridian City Code § 11-17-4, a public hearing was required before dle Ciry
Council on this application.
4. The property is located at the southwest corner of West Franldin Road and Linder
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Road (physical address is 165 ] West Franklin Road, Meridian, Idaho, 83642. The following
uses surround the subject property:
North -Franldin Road borders the subject property to the north, an industrial park zoned IL
is north of Franklin Road
South - Residential development (a single family dwelling) borders the subject property to
the south, zoned Rl (Ada County)
East - Commercial, zoned C-N
West- Single-family dwelling, zoned RUT (Ada Cormty)
The owner of record of the subject property is Van Hess Properties, LLC, 1651
W. Franklin Road, Meridian, Idaho 83642, who has provided notarized consent to the applicant
to submit this application.
6. Applicant is L&J Capital Ventures, LLC.
The subject property is currently zoned C-C (Community Business). The zoning
district of C-C is defined within the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance,
Section 11-7-2.
8. The proposed application requests a conditional use permit for an c-missions
testing center in a C-C zone for Hark's Corner. The C-C zoning designation is within the City of
Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance requires a conditional use permiC be obtained for
most uses including those requested by the Applicant. (Meridian City Zorvng and Development
Ordinance, Section 11-8-1).
9. The proposed application is in compliance with the Meridian Comprehensive
Plan, which designates the subject property as "Mixed Use Com,munity'.
10. The use proposed within the subject application will in fact, constitute a
conditional use as determined by City Ordinance.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF
LA~~' AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING
CONDl'I'IONAL USE PERMIT
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11. 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 cun-ent zoning
maps thereof and the Comprehensive Plan of the City ofMeridian, and Maps and the Ordinance
establishing the Impact Area Boundary..
12. Giving due consideration to the comment received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City ofMeridian planningjurisdiction public facilities and
services required by the proposed development will not impose expense upon the public ifthe
following conditions of development are imposed and the following is also found to he 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 ofMeridian, subject to the following:
A. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff (as
modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission) as follows:
S1TE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
The conditions of approval for the Hark's Corner Development as follo~~s are still in
effect. .4 certificate of zoning compliance is necessary prior to beginning operation of
the emissions kiosk. Ln addition to all site specific requirements required by the CUP
for Harks Corner, a planter is required to be located at the corner of the emissions
testing building between the building and the emissions testing lane.
A minimum 25-foot-wide landscaping buffer shall be installed along the entire length of the
southern property line as required by the Landscape Ordinance for a buffer between the
residential and commercial uses.
2. The trash enclosures and vacuum bays shall be relocated so that they do not encroach into
the required landscaping buffer. Atwo-inch caliper tree shall be installed in this area for
every 35 linear feet of landscape buffer.
A six-foot-tall masonry fence shall be located along the entire length of the southern
property line and shall be continuously maintained in good repair.
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C:ONDI'110NAL USE PERMIT
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4. Landscaping along Franklin and Linder Road shall be installed as submitted, with the
addition of at least three more two-inch caliper trees; two on Franklin Road and one in the
center of the landscape strip adjacent to the escape lane of the restaurant. The purpose of
the additional trees is to have one two-inch caliper tree per 35 linear feeC of landscaping
along the street and along parking areas as required by City Ordinance.
5. The applicant shall apply for a Planned Sign Program iu accordance with the Sign
Ordinance. The type, location and number of signs requested shall be amended to comply
with the Sign Ordinance.
6. A revised site plan and landscaping plan reflecting all the required modifications to the site
plan and landscaping shall be submitted along with performance specifications of the
irrigation system at least ten days prior to the public hearing by City Council.
7. Additional trash receptacles shall be required adjacent to the new coffee kiosk for patron
refuse.
8. Sanitary sewer service to this site is being proposed via extensions fi-om an existing eighf-
inch diameter stub from Franklin Road. The depth of this stub may or may not provide
service within the City ofMeridian's design standards for mininnun cover and pipe slopes to
all areas in this proposed development. Alternately, the applicant may want to consider
sewering this site to the southwest, across land under their ownership, Co the stub under Ten
Mile Creek. Applicant will be responsible to conshvct the sewer mains to and through this
proposed development. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and routing with the
Public Works Department. The City is in the process of planning for a new sanitary sewer
relief main adjacent to this parcel on the Linder Road frontage. Routing alignment for this
main has not been established as of this date, and the City maypotentially need to acquire an
easement for the installation.
9. Water service to this site will be via extensions from existing mains in Franlin Road and
Linder Road. Applicant will be responsible to construct the water mains to and through
this proposed development (looped). Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and
routing with the Public Worlcs Department. Please 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 should be monitored
with the Meridian Water Department.
] 0. Submit additional filing fees of $185.00 for a planned development application in lieu of
the conditional use permit application.
1 ]. RV Parking is shown at the northeast corner of the property. The parking shall be only
for shott-term parking for patrons of the commercial establishment, and not for overnight
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use.
12. Applicant shall specifically state hours of operation for all uses within Che facility during
the public hearing.
13. Applicant should be required to uistall alternative methods of car wash warning systems
(e.g., interior flashing lights) and speaker systems for drive-thru facilities (e.g., telephone
systems) in lieu of typical noise-generating systems.
14. Any modifications to the site plan, including any fuhtre development on Lots I and 2,
shall require approval as a planned development under the conditional use process.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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, 10-1-91) for all off-streetparking areas.
Storm water h-eannent and disposal must be designed in accordance with Department of
Environmental Quality 1997 publication Catalog ofStonn WaterBestManagement Practices
for Idaho Cities and Counties and City of Meridian standards and policies. OfC 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 Depamnent of
Water Resources regarding Shallow Injection Wells.
4. 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-]3-4.C.
5. All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 11-14 of the City
Zoning and Development Ordinance.
6. All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
7. Trash enclosures shall meet the requirements of the Sanitary Service Company's
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guidelines for location and size.
8. Applicant's (or successor's) failure to comply with any of the teens of approval of the
conditional use permit shall be cause for revocation of the conditional use permit.
B. Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
ACRD conditions and requirements from File No. AZ-O1-007 & CUP-Ol -011 also apply to
this application.
Site Specific Requirements:
1. Dedicate 45-feet ofright-of--way from the centerline of Linder 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 alt
requested material. The owner will be paid the fair market value of The light-of--way
dedicated which is an addition to existing ACHD right-of-way.
2. The existing 36-foot wide driveway on Linder Road located at the south property
line, approximately 220-feet south of the signalized intersection at Franklin Road, is
approved with this application as aright-itr/right-out/left-in driveway. Construct a traffic
island/median on Linder Road to restrict left-out traffic. The applicant shall coordinate
the design and location of the traffic islahd/median with District staff.
3. Staff recommends that the applicant either utilize the existing 36-foot wide right-
in/right-out driveway on Franklin Road located a minimum of 220-feet from the
intersection as right-in/right-out, OR construct a 35-foot wide full access driveway on
Franklin Road located a minimum of 315-feet from the intersection. If the applicant
constructs aright-in/right-ouC driveway, then the applicant shall install a median in
Fraril<lin Road located 50-feet west of the stop bar at Linder Road, and extending 50-feet
west of the western edge of driveway on Franklin Road.
4. [f the applicant chooses to construct aright-inhight-out driveway located 220-feet
west of Linder Road, then a second driveway could be constructed located 440-feet west
of Linder Road, and located to align or offset a minimum of 1 50-feet From any cxisting or
proposed driveways on the north side of Franklin Road (Cafarelli Subdivision -approved
in 2000). If the applicant chooses to construct a fitll access driveway located 315-feet
west of Linder Road, then a second driveway could be constructed located to align or
offset a minimum of 150-feet from any existing or proposed driveways on the north side
of Franklin Road (Cafarelli Subdivision -approved in 2000).
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5. Pave the driveways on Franklin Road their full width and at least 30-feet into the
site beyond Che edee of pavement of Franklin Road and install pavement Capers with 1 d-
foot radii abutting the existing roadway edge.
6. Pave the driveway on Linder Road its full width and at least 30-feet into the site
beyond the edge of pavement of Linder Road with 15-foot curb radii.
7. Construct a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on Franldin Road abutting the parcel.
where there are not currently improvements. Extend the sidewalk from its existing
location and alignment.
8. All existing/proposed irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the righC-of-
way on Linder Road and Franklin Road.
9. All utility relocation costs associated with improving sh'eeC frontages abutting the
site shall be borne by the developer.
10. Replace unused curb cuts on Franklin Road with standard curb, gutter and
concrete sidewalk to match existing improvements.
11. Other than the access points specifically approved with this application, direct lot
or parcel access to Linder Road or Fraiil<lin Road is prohibited.
Standard Requirements:
1. A request for modification, variance or waiver of any requirement or policy
outlined herein shall be made in writing to the ACHD Planning and Development
Supervisor. 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 written request shall be submitted to the District no later than
9:00 a.m. on the day scheduled for ACHD Commission action. Those items shall be
rescheduled for discussion with the Commission on the next available meeting agenda.
Requests submitted to the District after 9:00 a.m. on the day scheduled for Commission
action do not provide sufficient time for District staff to remove the item from the consent
agenda and report to the Commission regarding the requested modification, variance or
waiver. Those items will be acted on by the Commission unless removed from the
agenda by the Commission.
2. After ACRD Commission action, any request for reconsideration ofthe
Commission's action shall be made in writing to the Planning and Development
Supervisor within six days of the action and shall include a minimum fee of $110.00.
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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 its original decision. The request for reconsideration will be
heard by the District Commission at the next regular meeting of the Commission. ]f the
Commissiou 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.
3. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction
in accordance with Ordinance #193, also known as Ada County Highway District Road
hnpact Fee Ordinance.
4. 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 ACRD Ordinances unless sped [ically waived
herein. An engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all
improvement plans.
5. The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance oP
building permit (or other required permits), which incorporates any required design
changes.
6. Constntction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all
applicable requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for
occupancy.
7. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the
fight-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 ACRD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any
ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
8. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be v~did unless Chey
are in writing and signed by Che applicant or the applicant's authorised representative and
an authorized representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be
upon the applicant to obtain written corrfu-mation of any change from the Ada County
Highway District.
9. 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 awaiver/variance of said
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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:
Post the address in 4" numbers on the building.
Provide a 2A1 OBC fire extinguisher for the building.
D. Adopt the action of the City Council taken at their January L3, 2004 meeting as follows:
For clarification:
A decorative planter shall be constructed at the comer of the emissions testing building
(between the building and the emission testing lane), acid Che applicant shall construct a
decorative planter, and the placement of the planter, as well as the size and width of
said planter, shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning Department.
2. The emission testing building shall only be allowed to be moved on the property in the
future by submitting a CUP application and obtaining the City's approval.
13. It is found that the subject property is large enough to accommodate the required
parking, landscaping, setbacks, and other required improvements of this ordinance. The required
parking for the Emissions Center will be provided within the existing parking lot on the subject
property. The wooden building will meet all required setbacks for the C-C disu-ict.
14. The current Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designates the property as "Mixed
Use Community" and is currently zoned C-C. It is found that the requested emissions center use
is a Conditional Use according to MCC11-8-1. It is found that the use will be harmonious with
the Meridian Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.
15. Il is found that the proposed development will not adversely change the intended
character of the general vicinity. The emissions center is compatible with the existing and the
proposed uses at Hati<'s Comer.
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16. It is not anticipated that the proposed use will adversely affect adjacent properties.
17. It is found that the proposed development can be served adequately by essential
public facilities and services.
18. It is fotmd that the proposed use would not be detrimental. to the economic welfare
of the community, nor would it create the need for any new facilities or services to be paid for by
the public It is found that public facilities and services necessary to serve the proposed use are
currently available on site.
19. It is found that no excessive smoke, fumes, glare or odors will result fi-om the
proposed use. The intended purpose of the emissions testing center is to monitor automobile
emissions in the hopes to remove polluting vehicles and improve the general air quality
throughout Ada County.
20. It is found that the proposed use will not create significant interference with any
Traffic on the surrounding public streets. Traffic for the emissions center will be contained on-
site in Che Hark's Corner parking lot.
21. It is found 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 by the issuance of
this conditional use.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
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 of
Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (LC. §67-6503).
2. The Meridian City Council may exercise all the powers required and authorized
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under the "Act" except the power 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 X-, Chapter [, 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 which the City of Meridian has done in the
adoption ofits 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 ~ 1 1-17-3)
a. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and all yards,
open spaces, parking, landscaping and other features as maybe 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 atld 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 iC 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 thaC the person responsible for the establishment of the proposed
conditional use shall be able to provide adequately any such services;
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£ 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 conununity;
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 o~f a
natural, scenic or historic feature considered to be of major importance.
Prior to granting a conditional use permit in the Community Business (C-C), a
public hearing shall be conducted with notice to be 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 1~ of this Title.
Provided, however, that conditional use applications for land in 01d 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 Connnission 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 recommend that the application be approved,
approved with conditions or denied. The Commission shall ensure that an}~ approval or approval
with conditions of an application shall be in accordance with Meridian Comprehensive Plan, City
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of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance, and Idaho State law. (Meridian City Code §
11-17-6)
When the City Council approves a conditional use permit it may impose
conditions of that approval that reasonably:
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;
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
Amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was adopted August 6, 2002,
Resolution No. 02-382 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:
That the above named applicant is granted a conditional use permit for an
emissions testing center in a C-C zone for Hark's Corner located at the southwest corner of West
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Franklin Road and Linder Road, (physical address is 1651 W. Franklin Road), Meridian, 1'daho,
subject to the following conditions of use and development, subject to the following:
A. .Adopt the Recommendations ofthe Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff (as
modified by the Platming and Zoning Conunission) as follows:
SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
The conditions of approval for the Hark's Corner Development as follows are still in
effect. A certificate of zoning compliance is necessary prior to beginning operation of
the emissions kiosk. in addition to all site specific reyuirements required by the CUP
for Harks Corner, a planter is required to be located at the corner of the. emissions
testing building between the building and the emissions testing lane.
A minimum 25-foot-wide landscaping buffer shall be installed along the entire length of the
southern property line as required by the Landscape Ordinance for a buffer between the
residential and commercial uses.
2. The trash enclosures and vacuum bays shall be relocated so that they do not encroach into
the required landscaping buffer. Atwo-inch caliper tree shall be installed in this area for
every 35 linear feet of landscape buffer.
3. Asix-foot-tall masonry fence shall be located along the entire length of the southern
property line and shall be continuously maintained in good repair.
Landscaping along Franklin and Linder Road shall be installed as submitted, with the
addition of at least three more two-inch caliper trees; two on Franklin 'Road and one in the
center of the landscape strip adjacent to the escape lane of the restaurant. The purpose of
the additional trees is to have one two-inch caliper tree per 35 linear feet of landscaping
along the street and along parking areas as required by City Ordinance.
The applicant shall apply for a Planned Sign Program in accordance with the Sign
Ordinance. The type, location and number of signs requested shall be amended to comply
with the Sign Ordinance.
6. A revised site plan and landscaping plan reflecting all the required modifications to the site
plan and landscaping shall be submitted along with performance specifications of the
irrigation system at least ten days prior to the public hearing by City Council.
Additional trash receptacles shall be required adjacent to the new coffee kiosk for patron
refuse.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF
LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING
CONDI"f10NAL USE PERMIT
PAGE 15 OF 23
Sanitary sewer service to this site is being proposed via extensions from an cxistiug eight-
inch diameter stub from Franklin Road. The depth of this stub may or may not provide
service within the City ofMeridian's design standards for minimwu cover and pipe slopes to
all areas in this proposed development. Alternately, the applicant may want to consider
sewering this site to the southwest, across land under their ownership, to the stub under';fen
Mile Creek. Applicant will be responsible to construct the sewer mains to and through this
proposed development. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and routing with the
Public Works Department. The City is in the process of planning for a new sanitary sewer
relief main adjacent to this parcel on the Linder Road frontage. Routing alignment for this
main has not been established as of this date, and the City may potentially need to acquire an
easement for the installation.
9. Water service to this site will be via extensions from existing mains in Fra~>Iclin Road and
Linder Road. Applicant will be responsible to construct the water mains Co and through
this proposed development (looped). Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and
routing with. the Public Works Department. Please 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 should he monitored
with the Meridizur Water Department.
L0. Submit additional filing fees of 5185.00 for a planned development application in lieu of
the conditional use permit application.
] 1. RV Parking is shown at the northeast corner of the property. The parking shall be only
for short-term parking for patrons of the commercial establishment, and not for overnighC
use.
l2. Applicant shall specifically state hours of operation for all uses within. the facility during
the public hearing.
13. Applicant should be required to install alternative methods of car wash warning systems
(e.g., interior flashing lights) and speaker systems for drive-thru facilities (e.g., telephone
systems) in lieu of typical noise-generating systems.
14. Any modifications to the site plan, including any future development on Lots 1 and 2,
shall require approval as a planned development under the conditional use process.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 11-13 of the Ciry of
Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance and/or as detailed in site-specific
requirements.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF
LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PAGE 16 OF 23
2. 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 Slate 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 ofStorm WaterBest ManagementPractices
for Idaho Cities and Counties and CityofMeridian standards and policies. Off-site disposal
into a surface water is prohibited unless the jurisdiction which has authority over the
receiving sn-eam 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.
4. 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.
5. All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 11-14 of the City
Zoning and Development Ordinance.
6. All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
7. Trash enclosures shall meet the requirements of the Sanitary Service Company's
guidelines for location and size.
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.
B. Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
ACHD conditions and requirements from File No. AZ-O1-007 & CUP-0 L-01 t also apply to
this application.
Site Specific Requirements:
I. Dedicate 45-feet ofright-of--way from the centerline of Linder Road. abutting the
parcel by means of recordation of a final subdivision plat or execution of a wan anty
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 paid the fair market value
of the right-of--way dedicated which is an addition to existing ACHD right-of--way.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF
I~A W AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING
CONDI"hLONAL USE PERMIT
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2. The existing 36-foot wide driveway on Linder Road located at the south property
line, approximately 220-feet south of the signalized intersection at Franklin Road, is
approved with this application as a right-in/right-out/left-in driveway. Construct a
traffic island/median on Linder Road to restrict left-ouC traffic. The applicant shall
coordinate the design and location of the traffic island/median with District staff.
Staff recommends that the applicant either utilize the existing 36-foot wide right-
in/right-out driveway on Franklin Road located a minimum of 220-feet from the
intersection as right-in/right-out, OR construct a 35-foot wide full access driveway
on Franldin Road located a minimum of 315-feet from the intersection. If the
applicant constructs aright-in/right-out driveway, then the applicant shall ,install a
median in Fraiilclin Road located ~0-feet west of the stop bar at Linder Road, and
extending 50-feet west of the western edge of driveway on Franklin Road.
4. If the applicant chooses to construct aright-in/right-out driveway located 220-feet
west of Linder Road, then a second driveway could be constructed located 440-feet
west of Linder Road, and located to align or offset a minimum of L~0-Feet from any
existing or proposed driveways on the north side of Franklin Road (Cafarelli
Subdivision -approved in 2000). If the applicant chooses to construct a full access
driveway located 315-feet west of Linder Road, then a second driveway could be
constructed located to align or offset a minimum of 150-feet from any existing or
proposed driveways on the north side of Franklin Road (Ca[arelli Subdivision -
approved in 2000).
5. Pave the driveways on Franldin Road their frill width and at least 30-feet into the
site beyond the edge of pavement of Franklin Road and install pavement tapers with
15-foot radii abutting the existing roadway edge.
6, Pave the driveway on Linder Road its full width and at least 30-feet into the site
beyond the edge of pavement of Linder Road with 15-foot curb radii.
Construct a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on Franklin Road abutting the parcel,
where there are not currently improvements. Extend the sidewalk from its existing
location and alignmenC.
8. All existing/proposed irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-
way on Linder Road and Franklin Road.
9. All utility relocation costs associated with improving sn-eet frontages abutting the
site shall be borne by the developer.
9. Replace unused curb cuts on Frandin Road with standard curb, gutter and
concrete sidewalk to match existing improvements.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF
LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PAGE 18 OF 23
10. Other than the access points specifically approved with this application, direct iot
or parcel access to Linder Road or Franklin Road is prohibited.
Standard Requirements:
A request for modification, variance or waiver of any requirement or policy outlined
herein shall be made in writing to the ACHD Planning and Development
Supervisor. The request shall specifically identify each requirement to be
reconsidered and include a written explanation of why such a requircment would
result in a substantial hardship or inequity. The writtenrequest shall be submitted
to the District no later than 9:00 a.m. on the day scheduled for ACHD Commission
action. Those items shall be rescheduled for discussion with the Commission on
the next available meeting agenda.
Requests submitted to the District after 9:00 a.m. on the day scheduled for
Commission action do not provide sufficient time for District staff to remove the
item from the consent agenda and report to the Commission regarding the requested
modification, variance or waiver. Those items will be acted on by the Commission
unless removed froth the agenda by the Commission.
2. 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 six days of the action and shall include a minimum fee of
5110.00. 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 its original decision. The request for
reconsideration will be heard by the District Commission at the next regular
meeting of the 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.
3. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction
in accordance with Ordinance ;#193, also known as Ada County Highway Disn ict
Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
4. 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.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF
LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PAGE 19 OF 23
5. The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of
building permit (or other required permits), which incorporates an_y required design
changes.
6. Construction, use and property development shall be in confornlance with all
applicable requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District
approval for occupancy.
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 frill 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.
8. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are
in waiting 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 froi~n the
Ada County Highway District.
9. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subjecC
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 Dish-icC of its intent to
change the planned use of the subject property unless awaiver/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:
Post the address in 4" numbers on the building.
2. Provide a 2A I OBC fire extinguisher for the building.
D. Adopt the action of the City Council taken at their January 13, 2004 meeting as follows:
For clarification:
A decorative planter shall be constructed at the corner of Che emissions testing
building (between the building and the emission testing lane), and the applicant shall
constrict a decorative planter, and the placement of the planter, as well as the size and
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LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PAGE 20 OF 23
width of said planter, shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning Department.
2. The emission testing building shall only be allowed to be moved on the property in the
future by submitting a CUP application and obtaining the City's approval.
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 Clark 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 EIGHTEEN (18) MONTH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DURATION
Please take notice that the conditional use permit shall be valid for a maximum period of
eighteen (l8) months unless otherwise approved by the council. Drtring this time, dre permit
holder must commence the use as permitted in accordance with the conditions of approval,
satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval, acquire building permits and
commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or in the ground. hr this context
"structures" shall include sewer and water lines, streets or building construction. The applicant
has specified in the application and to the conunission and council a construction schedule and
completion date far the project. If the completion date specified for the project is exceeded, the
conditional use application shall become null and void. However, the applicant may submit an
application for a time extension on the project for city council review. The application for time
extension shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the deadline 'for completion of the
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LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
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project. For projects requiring platting, the final plat must be recorded within this eighteen (18)
month period. For projects with multiple phases, the eighteen (18) month dead tine shall apply to
the first phase. In the event that the development is made in successive contiguous segments or
multiple phases, such phases shall be constructed within successive intervals of one year from the
original date of approval by the council. if the successive phases are not submitted within one
year intervals, the conditional approval of the future phases shall be cull acid void. (MCC 11-17-
4.B.)
vOTICE OF RIGHT TO REGULATORY TAHINCS ANALYSIS
The ApplicanC 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 Clerlc not more than twenty-eight (28) days after the final 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 maybe filed.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the 27 ~ day of
c~~Y"u-Gvt , X004.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCILMAN SHAUN WARDLE VOTED_~
COUNCILMAN BILL NARY VOTED_~
COUNCILMAN CHARLIE ROUNTREE VOTED_~~--
COUNCILMAN KEITH BIRD VOTED
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LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
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MAYOR TAMMY de WEERD (TIE BREAKER) VOTED -~
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MOTION:
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF
I_A~ti' AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
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BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
GC 01-13-04
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF )
L&J CAPITAL VENTURES, LLC FORA )
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN EMISSIONS )
TESTING CENTER AT HARK'S CORNER IN A C-C )
ZONE, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER )
OF WEST FRANKLIN ROAD AND CINDER ROAD )
(PHYSICAL ADDRESS IS 1651 WEST FRANKLIN )
ROAD, MERIDIAN, IDAHO )
CASE NO. CUP-03-Od9
ORDER OF
CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT
This matter coming before the City Council on the 13`" day of January, ?004, 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:
1. That the Applicant, L&J Captial Ventures, LLC, is granted a conditional use for an
emissions testing center in a C-C zone for Hark's Corner, Meridian, Idaho. The requested
conditional use is described in the legal and vicinity map which are on file in the Clerk's office
located at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Idaho, Meridian, Idaho.
2. That the above named applicant is granted a conditional use permit for an emissions testing
center in a C-C zone for Hark's Corner, located at southwest comer of West Franklin Road and
Linder Road (physical address is 1651 West Franklin Road), Meridian, Idaho, subject to the
following conditions of use and development:
A. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff (as
modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission) as follows:
SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT-HARK'S CORNER
(CUP-03-049)
PAGE 1 OF ]0
The conditions of approval for the Hark's Corner Development as follows are still in
effect. A certificate of zoning compliance is necessary prior to beginning operation of
the emissions kiosk. In addition to all site specific requirements required by the CUP
for Harks Corner, a planter is required to be located at the corner ol'the emissions
testing building between the building and the emissions testing lane.
1. A minimum 25-foot-wide landscaping buffer shall be installed along the entire length of the
southern property line as required by the Landscape Ordinance for a buffer between the
residential and commercial uses.
2. The trash enclosures and vacuum bays shall be relocated so that they do not encroach into
the required landscaping buffer. Atwo-inch caliper tree shall be installed in this area for
every 35 linear feet of landscape buffer.
3. Asix-foot-tall masonry fence shall he located along the entire length of the southern
property line and shall be continuously maintained in good repair.
4. Landscaping along Franklin and Linder Road shall be installed as submitted, with the
addition of at least three more two-inch caliper trees; two on Franklin Road and one in dle
center of the landscape strip adjacent to the escape lane of the restaurant. The purpose of
the additional trees is to have one two-inch caliper tree per 3~ linear feet of landscaping
along the street and along parking areas as required by City Ordinance.
5. The applicant shall apply for a Planned Sign Program in accordance with the Sign
Ordinance. The type, location and number of signs requested shall be amended to comply
with the Sign Ordinance.
6. A revised site plan and landscaping plan reflecting all the required modifications to the site
plan and landscaping shall be submitted along with performance specifications of the
irrigation system at ]east ten days prior to the public hearing by City Council.
7. Additional trash receptacles shall be required adjacent to the new coffee kiosk for patro^
refuse.
8. Sanitary sewer service to this site is being proposed via extensions from an existing eight-
inch diameter stub from Franklin Road. The depth of this stub may or'may not provide
service within the City ofMeridian's design standards for minirnum cover and pipe slopes to
all areas in this proposed development. Alternately, the applicant may want Co consider
sewering this site to the southwest, across land under their ownership, to the stub under Ten
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF
CONDITIONAL U SE PERMIT - HARK' S CORNER
(CUP-03-049)
PAGE 2 OF 10
Mile Creek. Applicant will be responsible to construct the sewer mains to and through this
proposed development. Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and routing with the
Public Worl<s Department. The City is in the process ofplanning for a new sanitary sewer
relief main adjacent to this parcel on the Linder Road frontage. Routing alignment for this
main has not been established as of this date, and the City may potential ly need Co acquire an
easement for the installation.
Water service to this site will be via extensions from existing mains in Franldin Road and
Linder Road. Applicant will be responsible to construct the water mains to and through
this proposed development (looped). Subdivision designer to coordinate main sizing and
routing with the Public Works Department. Please provide the Public bVorls
Department with information on anticipated fire flow and domestic water requirements
for the proposed site. Flow and pressure from the existing mains should be monitored
with the Meridian Water Department.
10. Submit additional filing fees of $185.00 for a planned development application in lieu of
the conditional use permit application.
1 l . RV Parking is shown at the northeast comer of the property..The parking shall be only
for short-term parking for patrons of the commercial establishment, and not for overnight
use.
12. Applicant shall specifically state hours of operation for al] uses within the facility during
the public hearing.
l3. Applicant should be required to install alternative methods oFcar wash warning systems
(e.g., interior flashing lights) and speaker systems for drive-thru Facilities (e.g., telephone
systems) in lieu of typical noise-generating systems.
14. Any modifications to the site plan, including any future development on Lots 1 and 2,
shall require approval as a planned development under the conditional use process.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
2. 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
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT-HARK'S CORNER
(CUP-03-049)
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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-streeC parking areas.
Storm water treatment and disposal must be designed in accordance with Department of
Environmental Quality 1997 publication Catalog ofStorm WaterBest Management Practices
for Idaho Cities and Counties and City ofMeridian standards and policies. Off-site disposal
into a surface water is prohibited uriless 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 ldaho Department of
Water Resources regarding Shallow Injection Wells.
4. 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.
5. All signage shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 11-14 of the City
Zoning and Development Ordinance.
All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Trash enclosures shall meet the requirements of the Sanitary Service Company's
guidelines for location and size.
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.
B. Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
ACHD conditions and requirements from File No. AZ-O1-007 & CUP-O1-011 also apply to
this application.
Site Specific Requirements:
1. Dedicate 45-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Linder Road abutting the
parcel by means of recordation of a final subdivision plat or execution of a warranty dced
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 paid the fair market value of the right-of-way
dedicated which is an addition to existing ACHD right-of--way.
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - HARK'S CORNER
(CUP-03-049)
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2. The existing 36-foot wide driveway on Linder Road located at the south property
line, approximately 220-feet south of the signalized intersection at Franklin Road, is
approved with this application as aright-in/right-out/left-in driveway. Construct a traffic
island/median on Linder Road to restrict left-out traffic. The applicant shall coordinate
the design and location of the traffic island/median with DIStJ~CC staff.
3. Staff recommends that the applicant either utilize the existing 36-foot wide right-
in/right-out driveway on Franldin Road located a minimum of 220-feet Cron the
intersection as right-in/right-out, OR construct a 35-foot wide full access driveway on
Franklin Road located a minimum of 31 ~-feet from the intersection. If the applicant
constructs aright-in/right-out driveway, then the applicant shall install a median in
Franklin Road located 50-feet west of the stop bar at Linder Road, and extending ~0-feet
west of the western edge of driveway on Franklin Road.
4. If the applicant chooses to construct aright-in/right-out driveway located 220-feet
west of Linder Road, then a second driveway could be constructed located 440-feet west
of Linder Road, and located to align or offset a minimum of L50-feet from any existing or
proposed driveways on the north side of Franklin Road (Cafarelli Subdivision -approved
in 2000). If the applicant chooses to construct a full access driveway located 315-feet
west of Linder Road, then a second driveway could be constructed located to align or
offset a minimum of 150-feet from any existing or proposed driveways on the north side
of Franklin Road (Cafarelli Subdivision -approved in 2000).
5. Pave the driveways on Franklin Road their full width and at least 30-feet into the
site beyond the edge of pavement ofFranklin Road and install pavement tapers with 15-
foot radii abutting the existing roadway edge.
6. Pave the driveway on Linder Road its full width and at least 30-Feet into the site
beyond the edge ofpavement of Linder Road with 15-foot curb radii.
7. Construct a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on Franklin Road abutting the parcel,
where there are not currently improvements. Extend the sidewalk from its existing
location and alignment.
8. All existing/proposed irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-
way ou Linder Road and Franldin Road.
9. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street fi'ontages abutting the
site shall be borne by the developer.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT-HARK'S CORNER
(CUP-03-049)
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10. Replace unused curb cuts on Fratildin Road with standard curb, gutter and
concrete sidewalk to match existing improvements.
11. Other than the access points specifically approved with this application, direct lot
or parcel access to Linder Road or Franldin Road is prohibited.
Standard Requirements:
1. A request for modification, variance or waiver of airy requirement or policy
outlined herein shall be made in writing to the ACHD Planning and Development
Supervisor. The request shall specifically identify each requircment to be rcconsidered
and include a written explanation of why such a requirement would result in a substantial
hardship or inequity. The written request shall be submitted to the District no later than
9:00 a.m. on the day scheduled for ACRD Commission action. Those items shall be
rescheduled for discussion with the Commission on the next available meeting agenda.
Requests submitted to the District after 9:00 a.m. on the day scheduled for Commission
action do not provide sufficient time for District staff to remove the item From the consent
agenda and report to the Commission regarding the requested modification, variance or
waiver. Those items will be acted on by the Commission unless removed from the
agenda by the Commission.
2. 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 six days of the action and shall include a minimum fee of 5110.00.
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 its original decision. The request for reconsideration will be
heard by the District Commission at the next regular meeting of the Commission. If the
Commission agrees to reconsider the action, the applicant will be notified of the date and
time of the Commission meeting aC which the reconsideration will be heard.
3. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building constnictio^
in accordance with Ordinance #193, also known as Ada County Highway District Roaii
Impact Fee Ordinance.
4. 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 sped fically waived
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - HARK'S CORNER
(Ci?P-03-049)
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herein. An engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all
improvement plans.
5. The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of
building permit (or other required permits), which uuorporates any required design
changes.
6. 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.
7. 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 brealcing grormd within ACRD 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.
8. 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.
9. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the
subject ofthis 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 awaiver/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:
Post the address in 4" numbers on the building.
2. Provide a 2A1 OBC fire extinguisher for the building.
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D. Adopt the action of the City Council taken at their Januaty 13, 2004 meeting as follows:
For clarification:
1. A decorative planter shall be constructed at the comer of the emissio,os testing building
(between the building and. the emission testing lane), and the applicant shall construct a
decorative planter, and the placement of the planter, as well as the size and width of
said planter, shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning Department.
2. The emission testing building shall onlybe allowed to be moved on the property in the
future by submitting a CUP application and obtaining the City's approval.
3. The above conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall meet such
requirements as a condition of approval of the application far a conditional use permit.
4. Notice to Permit 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 the permit.
NOTICE OF EIGHTEEN (18) MONTH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DURATION
Please take notice that the conditional use permit shall be valid for a maximum period of
eighteen (18) months unless otherwise approved by the council. During this time, the permit
holder must commence the use as permitted in accordance with the conditions of approval,
satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval, acquire building permits and
commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or in the ground. h~ this context
"structures" shall inchide sewer and water lines, streets or building construction. The applicant
has specified in Che application and to the commission and council a construction schedule and
completion date for the project. If the completion date specified for the project is exceeded, the
conditional use application shall become null and void. However, the applicant may submit an
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - HARK' S CORNER
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application for a time extension on the project far city council review. The application for time
extension shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the deadline for completion of the
project. For projects requiring platting, the final plat must be recorded within this eighteen (18)
month period. For projects with multiple phases, the eighteen (18) month deadline shall apply to
the first phase. In the event that the development is made in successive contiguous segments or
multiple phases, such phases shall be constructed within successive intervals of oue year from the
original date of approval by the council If the successive phases are not submitted within one
year intervals, the conditional approval of the future phases shall be null and void. (MCC 11-17-
4.B.j
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REGULATORY TAKINGS 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 he filed with the
City Clerk not more than twenty-eight (28) days after the final decision couccrning the matter at
issue. A request for a regulatory takings analysis will toll the time period within which a Petition
for Judicial Review maybe filed.
Bey action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the 27 day of
~~ d X004.
Taimny de r
Mayor City of Meridiu~
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT-HARK'S CORNER
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Attest:
G. Berg, Jr., City
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