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MEMORANDUM
To: William G. Berg, Jr.
From: William F. Nichols
Subject: BY: ROY STRICKLAND FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING IN A PROPOSED O-T ZONE FOR
STRICKLAND SUBDIVISION
File No.: CUP-03-063
Date: February 20, 2004
Will:
Please find attached the original FINDINGS OF FACT CONCLUSIONS OF
LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBJECT
TO CONDITIONS and ORDER for the above matter. Please place this matter upon the Consent
Agenda for Council discussion and decision.
If you should have any questions please give me a call.
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
C/C 02-17-04
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A MEDICAL
OFFICE BUILDING IN A
PROPOSED O-T ZONE, LOCATED
AT 1225 MAIN STREET,
MERIDIAN, IDAHO
ROY STRICKLAND,
APPLICANT
The above entitled
Council on February 17, 2004, at the
Street, Meridian, Idaho, and Anna
Deparhnent, and Charles Eldredge,
considered the evidence and the record
issued by the Planning and Zoning
having heard and taken oral and written
City Council hereby makes the
Order to-wit:
Case No. CUP-03-063
FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND
DECISION AND ORDER
GRANTING CONDITIONAL,USE
PERMIT
use permit application having come before the City
of 7:00 p.m., at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Idaho
Planning Director for the Planning and Zoning
and testified, and the, City Council having duly
this matter and the Recommendations to City Council
who conducted a public hearing and the Council
and having duly considered the matter, the
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision and
OF FACT
1. A notice of a public
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONC]
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
on the conditional use permit was published for two
OF LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER
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(2) consecutive weeks prior to the said public hearing scheduled far February 17, 2004, before
the City Council, the first publication appearing and written notice havirig been mailed to
property owners or purchasers of record within three hundred feet (300') of the external
boundaries of the property under consideration more than fifteen (15) days prior to said hearing
and with the notice of public hearing having been posted upon the property under consideration
more than one week 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 February 17, 2004, public hearings; and the
applicant, affected property owners, and government subdivisions providing services within the
planning jurisdiction of the City of Meridian, having been given full opportunity to express
comments and submit evidence.
2. There has been compliance with all notice and hearing requirements set forth in
Idaho Code §67-6509, 6512, and Meridian City Code §§ 11-15-5 and 11-17-5 as evidenced by
the Affidavit of Mailing, and the Affidavit of Publication and Proof of Posting filed with the staff
report.
This proposed development request is in an R-15 zone and by reason of the
provisions of the Meridian City Code § 11-17-4, a public hearing was required before the City
Council on this application.
4. The property is located at 1225 Main Street, Meridian, Idaho.
The owner of record of the subject property is Lynn M. Hamilton.
6. Applicant is Roy Strickland.
The subject property is currently zoned R-15. There is, however, an accompanying
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GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERNIIT
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application for rezoning to O-T. The zoning district of O-T is defined within the City of
Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance, Section 11-7-2.
8. The proposed application requests a Conditional Use Permit approval fora multi-
tenant. medicalloffice building in an O-T zone. The O-T zoning designation within the City of
Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit be obtained for
nursing homes (MCC 11-8-1).
9. The proposed application is in compliance with the Meridian Comprehensive
Plan.
10. The use proposed within the subject application will in fact, constitute, a
conditional use as determined by City ordinance.
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 current zoning maps thereof and the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, 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 of Meridian planning jurisdiction public facilities and
services required by the proposed development will not impose expense upon the public if the
following conditions of development are imposed and the following is also found to be required
to mitigate the effects of the proposed use and development upon services delivered by political
subdivisions providing services to the subject real property within the planning jurisdiction of the
City of Meridian, subject to the following:
A. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
follows:
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GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERNIIT
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The building and site improvements shall be constructed per the approved plan's with
all modifications required by this report.
2. All conditions of the accompanying Preliminary/Final Plat application shall also be
considered conditions of the CUP.
3. One freestanding sign on Meridian Road will be allowed for the project as presented
during the hearing.
4. The existing home on proposed Lot 2 shall remain as residential use only until
approved for non-residential use. Process and conditions to change the use will be subj ect to
the ordinances in effect at the time of application.
5. This conditional use permit shall be subject to the expiration provisions set forth in
MCC 11-17-4.B.
6. All 90-degree parking stalls shall be at least 9 feet wide and 19 feet deep per
Ordinance 11-13-4.F. The row of parking adjacent to stormwater Swale maybe reduced to
17 feet deep. All drive aisles adjacent to parking shall be at least 25 feet wide.,
7. 'A joint use agreement for the stormwater pond shall be recorded and a copy
submitted to the Planning & Zoning Department. The pond shall be landscaped in
accordance the pond be landscaped in compliance with Ordinance 12-13-14-2.
8. The parkway buffer between the curb and sidewalk shall be widened to 10 feet.
9. The 7 trees proposed for removal may be removed without mitigation. However, all
existing mature trees around the adjacent residence on proposed Lot 2 must be retained and
protected.
10. All parking and drive aisles shall be paved for all uses, in compliance with the
submitted plans. Handicap parking spaces shall be signed and striped in compliance with
Federal accessibility guidelines.
11. Sanitary sewer and water service shall be from main lines currently existing adjacent
to the subject property.
12. All exterior lighting, whether attached to the building or located within the parking
lot, shall be down-shielded or otherwise altered so that the light does not spill over onto
adjacent properties or right-of--way. All parking lot lighting shall be in accordance with
Ordinance 11-13-4C.
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GRANTING CONDTTIONAL USE PERMIT
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13. All signage shall be in accordance with the standards for an L-Ozone set forth in this
report and Section 11-14 of the City Zoning and Development Ordinance. All signage shall
require separate sign permit(s).
14. All construction and site improvements shall conform to the requirements, of the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the adopted building and fire codes.
15. A drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho licensed architect or engineer is required
and shall be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-1-91) for all off-street pazking
azeas. Storm water treatment and disposal must be designed in accordance with Department
of E nvironmental Q uality 1997 p ublication C atalog o f S torm Water Best Management
Practices for Idaho Cities and Counties and City of Meridian standards and policies. Off-site
disposal into a surface water is prohibited unless the jurisdiction which has authority over the
receiving stream provides written authorization prior to development plan approval. The
applicant is responsible for filing all necessary applications with the Idaho Department of
Water Resources regarding Shallow Injection Wells.
The applicants engineer shall work with the Public Works Department on the design and
location of the proposed storm drain facilities. The storm drain facility can not be approved
in the current proposed location due to the existence of a City of Meridian sanitary sewer
main.
16. Certificate of Occupancy: All required improvements must be complete prior to
obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed development. A temporary Certificate
of Occupancy may be obtained by providing surety to the City in the form of a letter of credit
or cash in the amount of 110% of the cost of the required improvements (including paving,
striping, landscaping, and irrigation). A bid must accompany any request for temporary
occupancy.
17. Revised Plans: Staffrecommendsthat the plans be modified incompliance with this
report and any additional condifions from the Commission and that the applicant submit 10
copies of all revised plans at least 10 days prior to the next hearing on this application.
B. Adopt the Recommendations of ACRD as follows:
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Meridian Road located 2-feet
withintheright-of--way. Coordinate the location and elevation of the sidewalk with District
staff: If the sidewalk meanders outside of the right-of--way, provide an easement for the
sidewalk. The District will require a license agreement for the landscape strip with the
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detached sidewalk. An agreement must be approved prior to the issuance of a building
permit (or'any other required permits). Please contact the Right-of--Way Division at 387-
3271 for guidelines.
2. Replace unused curb cut on Main Street with standard curb, gutter and concrete
sidewalk to match existing improvements.
3. The applicant shall be required to provide access to the two lots internally firom the
improved alley.
4. Dedicate additional right-of--way to provide 10-feet from centerline of the alley.
5. Provide additional pavement to the alley with the dedication ofright-of--way.
6. Other than the access point(s) specifically approvedwith this application, direct lot or
parcel access to Main Street and Meridian Road is prohibited. Lot access restrictions, as
required with this application, shall be stated on the final plat.
7. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
Standard Conditions of Aonroval
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 aze not allowed unless
approved in writing by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258
(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 ACRD 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.
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7.' Construction, use and property development shall be in conformarice with all
applicable requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for
occupancy.
8. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building' construction in
accordance with Ordinance #198, also known as Ada County HighwayDistrict Road Impact
Fee Ordinaz~ce.
9. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-
of-way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the
applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two
full business days prior to breaking ground within ACHDrtght-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 subj ect of
this application, shall require the applicant to complywith 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:
1. Provide afire-flow per the International Fire Code Appendix D to service the project.
Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of 400' apart.
2. All internal roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside.
3. All access roads within the project shall have a clear driving surface with a minimum
width of 20' auallable at all times. Provide a 20' driving surface in the alley for building
access.
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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 Deparhnent 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.
13. It is found that the subject property, as depicted, is large enough to accommodate
the required parking, open spaces and landscaping required by the ordinance. The proposed
medicaUoffice building is 3,000 s.f. Ordinance requires 1 off-streeYpazking space per 200 s.f. for
medical uses and 1 per 400 s.f. for professional office. Even as a worst case scenario, at 1 per
200 s.f. for the entire building, 15 spaces would be required. The proposed site plan shows 25
off-street pazking stalls.
14. The current Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designates the property as Old Town.
It is found that if the modifications which aze required are done, the application will meet the
requirements of the Planned Development and other Zoning Ordinances. (See staff report under
Standards for Zoning Amendment A and C.)
15. It is found that the design concept is compatible with the intended chazacter of the
area. (See staff report under Standards for Zoning Amendment E)
16. It is not anticipated that the proposed development will have an adverse impact on the
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surrounding property.
17. It is found that the proposed uses can be adequately served by all essential
pubic services and facilities. Drainage will need to be retained on site.
18. It is found that the requested uses will not create excessive additional requirements at
public costs for public facilities and services. Additionally, it is found that the proposed rezone will
not be detrimental to the community's economic welfare.
19. Tt is found that the proposed O-T zoning designation of the property does not
inherently allows uses that will generate activities, processes, materials, equipment, and conditions
that are detrimental to the general welfare of the community.
20. It is found that the proposed O-T zoning will not interfere with general traffic patterns
on any public streets. Review of ACHD's staff report dated December 23, 2003 will provide a full
report on traffic issues.
21. It is found that there are several existing mature trees on the site. Some will be
affected by the proposed pazking area. It is recommended that the applicant coordinate with the City
Arborist, Elroy Huff, at the Pazks Department for a detemunation on whether the trees must be
mitigated for..
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 at
Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (I.C. §67-6503).
2. The Meridian City Council may exercise all the powers required and authorized
under the "Act" except the power to adopt ordinances by the establishment of a Planning and
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Zoning Commission by ordinance pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-6504 which the City
Council of the City of Meridian has established by the passage of the "City of Meridian Zoning
and Development Ordinance" at Titles XI and XII, Chapter I, Meridian City Code.
3. As part of a zoning ordinance the City Council can, subject to hearing and notice
provision required, provide for the process of special and/or conditional use permits which a
proposed use is otherwise prohibited by the terms of the ordinance but allowed with conditions
under the specific provisions of the ordinance which the City of Meridian has done in the
adoption of its zoning ordinances.
4. The City Council has the duty and responsibility to review the facts and
circumstances of each application for special use permit to determine prior to granting the same
that the evidential showing supports the finding that the following standazds are met and that the
proposed development: (Meridian City Code § 11-17-3)
a. That the site is lazge enough to accommodate the proposed use and all yards,
open spaces, parking, landscaping and other features as may be required by this Ordinance;
b. That the proposed use and development plan will be harmonious with the
Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance;
c. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance will be compatible with
other uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the general
vicinity and that such use will not adversely change the essential character of the same area;
d. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed,
will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity;
e. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and
services such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures,
refuse disposal, water, sewer; or that the person responsible for the establishment of the proposed
conditional use shall be able to provide adequately any such services;
f. ,That the proposed use will not create excessive additional cost for public
facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community;
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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 destnzction, loss or damage, of a
natural, scenic or historic feature considered to be of major importance.
5. Prior to granting a conditional use permit in the O-T zone, 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 15 of this Title.
Provided, however, that conditional use applications for land in Old Town and in
industrial and commercial districts shall only be required to have one public hearing
which shall be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission; and after the
recommendation of the Commission is made, the application shall go before the City
Council without a public hearing and the Council may approve, deny, or modify the
recommendation of the Commission."
6. Following the public hearing and within 45 days after the conclusion of the
public hearing the Commission shall, transmit its recommendations to the Meridian City Council
with supportive reasons. The Commission shall recommend that the application be approved,
approved with conditions or denied. The Commission shall ensure that any approval or approval
with conditions of an application shall be in accordance with Meridian Comprehensive Plan, City
of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance, and Idaho State law. (Meridian City Code §
11-17-6)
7. When the City Council approves a conditional use permit it may impose
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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;
F. Require the provision for on-site public facilities or services; and
G. Require more restrictive standards than those generally required, in this
Ordinance.
8. The City of Meridian has, by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the
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 fora multi-
tenant medicaUoffice building in an O-T zone, subject to the following conditions of use and
development, subject to the following:
A. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
follows:
CONDTTIONS OF APPROVAL
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION AND ORDER
GRANTING CONDTIIONAL USE PERMIT
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1. The building and site improvements shall be constructed per the approved plans with
all modifications required by this report.
2. All conditions of the accompanying Preliminary/Final Plat application shall also be
considered conditions of the CUP.
3. One freestanding sign on Meridian Road will be allowed for the project as presented
during the hearing.
4. The existing home on proposed Lot 2 shall remain as residential use only until
approved for non-residential use. Process and conditions to change the use will be subj ect to
the ordinances in effect at the time of application.
5. This conditional use permit shall be subject to the expiration provisions set forth in
MCC 11-17-4.B.
6. All 90-degree pazking stalls shall be at least 9 feet wide and 19 feet deep per
Ordinance 11-13-4.F. The row of parking adjacent to stormwater swale may be reduced to
17 feet deep. All drive aisles adjacent to parking shall be at least 25 feet wide.
7. A joint use agreement for the stormwater pond shall be recorded and a copy
submitted to the Planning & Zoning Department. The pond shall be landscaped in
accordance the pond be landscaped in compliance with Ordinance 12-13-14-2.
8. The parkway buffer between the curb and sidewalk shall be widened to 10 feet.
9. The 7 trees proposed for removal may be removed without mitigation. However, all
existing mature trees around the adjacent residence on proposed Lot 2 must be retained and
protected.
10. All parking and drive aisles shall be paved for all uses, in compliance with the
submitted plans. Handicap pazking spaces shall be signed and striped in compliance with
Federal accessibility guidelines.
11. Sanitary sewer and water service shall be from main lines currently existing adjacent
to the subject property.
12. All exterior lighting, whether attached to the building or located within the pazking
lot, shall be down-shielded or otherwise altered so that the light does not spill over onto
adjacent properties or right-of--way. All pazking lot lighting shall be in accordance with
Ordinance 11-13-4C.
13. All signage shall be in accordance with the standards for an L-Ozone set forth in this
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GRANTING CONDTI'IONAL USE PERMIT
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report and Section 11-14 of the City Zoning and Development Ordinance. All signage shall
require separate sign permit(s).
14. All construction and site improvements shall conform to the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the adopted building and fire codes.
15. A drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho licensed architect or engineer is required
and shall be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-1-91) for all off-street parking
areas. Storm water treatment and disposal must be designed in accordance with Department
of E nvironmental Q uality 1997 p ublication C atalog o f S torm Water Best Management
Practices for Idaho Cities and Counties and City of Meridian standards and policies. Off-site
disposal into a surface water is prohibited unless the jurisdiction which has authority over the
receiving stream provides written authorization prior to development plan approval. The
applicant is responsible for filing all necessary applications with the Idaho Department of
Water Resources regarding Shallow Injection Wells.
The applicants engineer shall work with the Public Works Department on the design and
location of the proposed storm drain facilities. The storm drain facility can not be approved
in the current proposed location due to the existence of a City of Meridian sanitary sewer
main.
16. Certificate of Occupancy: All required improvements must be complete prior to
obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed development. A temporary Certificate
of Occupancy may be obtained by providing surety to the City in the form of a letter of credit
or cash in the amount of 110% of the cost of the required improvements (including paving,
striping, landscaping, and irrigation). A bid must accompany any request for temporary
occupancy.
17. Revised Plans: Staff recommends that the plans be modified in compliance with this
report and any additional conditions from the Commission and that the applicant submit 10
copies of all revised plans at least 10 days prior to the next hearing on this application.
B. Adopt the Recommendations of ACRD as follows:
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
Construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Meridian Road located 2-feet
within the right-of--way. Coordinate the location and elevation of the sidewalk with
District staff. If the sidewalk meanders outside of the right-of--way, provide an
easement for the sidewalk. The District will require a license agreement for the
landscape strip with the detached sidewalk. An agreement must be approved prior to
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GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
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the issuance of a building permit (or any other required permits).' Please contact the
Right-of--Way Division at 387-3271 for guidelines.
2. Replace unused curb cut on Main Street with standard curb, gutter and concrete
sidewalk to match existing improvements.
3. The applicant shall be required to provide access to the two lots internally from the
improved alley.
4. Dedicate additional right-of--way to provide 10-feet from centerline of the alley.
5. Provide additional pavement to the alley with the dedication ofright-of--way.
6. Other than the access point(s) specifically approved with this applicaton, direct lot or
parcel access to Main Street and Meridian Road is prohibited. Lot access restrictions,
as required with this application, shall be stated on the final plat.
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.
Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be
damaged during the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction
Services at 387-6280 (with file number) for details.
4. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless
approved in writing by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-
6258 (with file numbers) for details.
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 specificallywaived
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.
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GRANTING CONDTl'IONAL USE PERNIIT
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7. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all
applicable requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District
approval for occupancy.
8. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in
accordance with Ordinance #198, also known as Ada County Highway District Road
Impact Fee Ordinance.
9. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-
of-way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by
the applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at
least two full business days prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of--way.
The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any
ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
10. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are
in writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and
an authorized representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall
be upon the applicant to obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada
County Highway District.
11. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of
this application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations;
ordinances, plans, or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the
applicant or its successors in interest advises the Highway District of its intent to
change the planned use of the subject property unless 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:
1. Provide afire-flow per the International Fire Code Appendix D to service the proj ect. Fire hydrants
shall be placed an average of 400' apart.
2. All internal roads shall have a fuming radius of 28' inside and 48' outside.
3. All access roads within the project shall have a clear driving surface with a minimum width of20'
available at all times. Provide a 20' driving surface in the alley for building access.
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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 & Welfaze, Division of Erivironmental 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 azchitects 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.
2. The conditions shall be reviewable by the Council pursuant to Meridian City Code
§ 11-17-9.
3. The above conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall meet
such requirements as a condition of approval of the application for a conditional use permit.
4. That the City Attorney draft an Order Granting Conditional Use Permit
in accordance with this Decision, which shall be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then a
copy served by the Clerk upon the applicant, the Planning and Zoning Department, the Public
Works Depamnent 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 (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
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commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or in the ground. In this context
"structures" shall include sewer and water lines, streets or building construction. The applicant
has specified in the 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
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
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 one year from the
original date of approval by the council. ff 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.)
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 final decision coricerning 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.
Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of
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GRANTING CONDTI'IONAL USE PERMIT
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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 the issuance or denial of the
conditional use permit approval may within twenty-eight (28) days after the date of this decision
and order seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho Code.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the Z ~~ day of
i'd'~/~'-' , 2004.
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COUNCILMAN SHAUN WARDLE
COUNCILMAN BILL NARY
COUNCILMAN CHARLIE ROUNTREE
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
C/C 02/17/04
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A MEDICAL
OFFICE BUILDING IN A
PROPOSED O-T ZONE, LOCATED
AT 1225 MAIN STREET,
MERIDIAN, IDAHO
ROY STRICKLAND,
APPLICANT
Case No. CUP-03-063
ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
This matter coming before the City Council on February 17, 2004, under the
provisions of Meridian City Code § 11-17-4 for final action on conditional use permit application
and the Council having received and approving the Recornrnendation ofthe Planning and Zoning
Commission the Council takes the following action:
2. That the above named applicant is granted a conditional use permit fora multi-
tenant medicaUoffice building in an O-T zone, subject to the following conditions of use and
development:
A. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
follows:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The building and site improvements shall be constructed per the approved plans with
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all modifications required by this report.
2. All conditions of the accompanying Preliminary/Final Plat application shall also be
considered conditions of the CUP.
3. One freestanding sign on Meridian Road will be allowed for the proj ect as presented
during the hearing.
4: The existing home on proposed Lot 2 shall remain as residential use only until
approved for non-residential use. Process and conditions to change the use will be subject to
the ordinances in effect at the time of application.
5. This conditional use permit shall be subject to the expiration provisions set forth in
MCC 11-17-4.B.
6. All 90-degree parking stalls shall be at least 9 feet wide and 19 feet deep per
Ordinance 11-13-4.F. The row of parking adjacent to stormwater swale may be reduced to
17 feet deep. All drive aisles adjacent to pazking shall be at least 25 feet wide.
7. A joint use agreement for the stormwater pond shall be recorded and a copy
submitted to the Planning & Zoning Department. The pond shall be landscaped in
accordance the pond be landscaped in compliance with Ordinance 12-13-14-2.
8. The pazkway buffer between the curb and sidewallc shall be widened to 10 feet.
9. The 7 trees proposed for removal may be removed without mitigation. However, all
existing mature trees around the adjacent residence on proposed Lot 2 must be retained and
protected.
10. All parking and drive aisles shall be paved for all uses, in compliance with the
submitted plans. Handicap parking spaces shall be signed and striped in compliance with
Federal accessibility guidelines.
11. Sanitary sewer and water service shall be from main lines currently existing adjacent
to the subject property.
12. All exterior lighting, whether attached to the building or located within the parking
lot, shall be down-shielded or otherwise altered so that the light, does not, spill over onto
adjacent properties or right-of--way. All parking lot lighting shall be in accordance with
Ordinance 11-13-4C.
13. All signage shall be in accordance with the standards for an L-Ozone set forth in this
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report and Section 11-14 of the City Zoning and Development Ordinance. All signage shall
require separate sign permit(s).
14. All construction and site improvements shall conform to the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the adopted building and fire codes.
15. A drainage plan designed by a State of Idaho licensed architect or engineer is required
and shall be submitted to the City Engineer (Ord. 557, 10-1-91) for all off-street parking
areas. Storm water treatment and disposal must be designed in accordance with Department
of E nvironmental Q uality 1997 p ublication C atalog o f S torm Water Best Management
Practices for Idaho Cities and Counties and City ofMeridian standards and policies. Off-site
disposal into a surface water is prohibited unless the jurisdiction which has authority over the
receiving stream provides written authorization prior to development plan approval. The
applicant is responsible for filing all necessary applications with the Idaho Department of
Water Resources regarding Shallow Injection Wells.
The applicants engineer shall work with the Public Works Department on the design and
location of the proposed storm drain facilities. The storm drain facility can not be approved
in the current proposed location due to the existence of a City of Meridian sanitary sewer
main.
16. Certificate of Occupancy: All required improvements must be complete prior to
obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed development. A temporary Certificate
of Occupancy may be obtained by providing surety to the City in the form of a letter of credit
or cash in the amount of 110% of the cost of the required improvements (including paving,
striping, landscaping, and irrigation). A bid must accompany any request for temporary
occupancy.
17. Revised Plans: Staffrecommends that the plans be modified in compliance with this
report and any additional conditions from the Commission and that the applicant submit 10
copies of all revised plans at least 10 days prior to the next hearing on this application.
B. Adopt the Recommendations of ACRD as follows:
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Meridian Road located 2-feet
within theright-of--way. Coordinate the location and elevation of the sidewalk with District
staff: If the sidewalk meanders outside of the right-of--way, provide an easement for the
sidewalk. The District will require a license agreement for the landscape strip with the
detached sidewalk. An agreement must be approved prior to the issuance of a building
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permit (or any other required permits). Please contact the Right-of--Way Division at 387-
3271 for guidelines.
2: Replace unused curb cut on Main Street with standard curb, gutter and concrete
sidewalk to match existing improvements.
3. The applicant shall be required to provide access to the two lots internally from the
improved alley.
4. Dedicate additional right-of--way to provide 10-feet from centerline of the alley.
Provide additional pavement to the alley with the dedication ofright-of--way:
6. Other than the access point(s) specifically approved with this application, direct lot or
parcel access to Main Street and Meridian Road is prohibited. Lot access restrictions, as
required with this application, shall be stated on the final plat.
7. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
Standard Conditions of Approval
Any existing imgation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of--way.
2. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site
shall be borne by the developer.
3. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be
damaged during the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction
Services at 387-6280 (with file number) for details.
4. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless
approved in writing by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258
(with file numbers) for details.
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 ACRD 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.
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7. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all
applicable requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for
occupancy.
8. Payment of applicable mad impact fees are required prior to building construction in
accordance with Ordinance #198, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact
Fee Ordinance.
9. It is the responsibility ofthe applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-
of-way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the
applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two
full business days prior to breaking ground within ACRD right-of--way. The applicant shall
wntact ACRD 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 propertywhich is the subject of
this application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulafions, ordinances,
plans, or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the dme 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:
1. Provide afire-flow per the International Fire Code Appendix D to service the project.
Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of 400' apart.
2. All internal roads shall have a fuming radius of 28' inside and 48' outside.
3. All access roads within the prof ect shall have a clear driving surface with a minimum
width of 20' available at all times. Provide a 20' driving surface in the alley for building
access.
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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.
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.
3. The above conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall meet
such requirements as a condition of approval of the application for a conditional use permit.
4. 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
this 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
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commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or in the ground. In this context
"structures" shall include sewer and water lines, streets or building construction. The applicant
has specified in the 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
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
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. hi 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 null and void. (MCC 11-17-
4.B.)
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 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.
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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 the issuance or denial of the
conditional use permit approval may within twenty-eight (28) days after the date of this decision
and order seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho Code.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the 2 ~ day of
~ d~ZQ/L(/~~ .2004.
i
Tammy eerd, Mayor City of Meridian
Attest:
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William G. Berg, Jr., City erk
Copy served upon Applicant, the Planning and Zoning Department, Public Works Department
and City Attorney.
By: ~C~=-/~~ Dated: ~~Z ~~¢
City Clerk
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