HomeMy WebLinkAboutCobblefield No. 2 CUP 03-059BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
C/C 02/24/04
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT FOR
COBBLEFIELD CROSSING
N0.2 IN AN R-8
ZONE,LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY'/: MILE EAST
OF THE SOUTHEAST
INTERSECTION ON McMILLAN
ROAD AND CINDER ROAD, 1295
WEST McMILLAN ROAD,
MERIDIAN, IDAHO
Case No. CUP-03-059
FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND
DECISION AND ORDER
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT
INITIAL POINT, LLC,
APPLICANT
The above entitled conditional use permit application having come before the City
Council on February 24, 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, Rod Ralphs, Brian English, and Tonya Converse, appeazed 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 heazd and taken oral and written testimony,
and having duly considered the matter, the City Council hereby makes the following Findings of
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Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision and Order to-wit:
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 February 24, 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 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 24, 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.
3. This proposed development request is in an RUT 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.
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4. The property is located approximately''/z mile east of the southeast intersection on
McMillan Road and Linder Road, 1295 W. McMillan Road, Meridian, Idaho.
5. The owner of record of the subject property is Initial Point, LLC.
6. Applicant is the same as owner of record.
The subject property is currently zoned RUT by Ada County. There is, however,
an application for annexafion and zoning to R-8 (Medium Density Residential) before the City
Council. The zoning district of R-8 is defined within the City of Meridian Zoning and
Development Ordinance, Section 11-7-2.
8. The proposed application requests a conditional use permit for a Planned
Development in an R-8 zone for Cobblefield Crossing Subdivision No. 2. The R-8 zoning
designation is within the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance requires a
conditional use permit be obtained for most uses including those requested by the Applicant.
(Meridian City Zoning and Development Ordinance, Section 11-8-1).
9. The proposed application is in compliance with the Meridian Comprehensive
Plan, which designates the subject property as Low Density Residential.
10. The use proposed within the subject application will in fact, constitute a
conditional use as determined by City Ordinance.
11. The City Council recognizes the concerns of Joint School District No. 2
expressed in their letter dated October 21, 2003.
12. 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
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and the Ordinance establishing the Impact Area Boundary. '
13. 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:
1. Applicant shall meet all of the requirements of the preliminary plat as a condition of the
Conditional Use Permit.
2. The Applicant shall submit a detailed plan for the proposed park, swimming pool, and
recreational equipment.
3. All development shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing
Act.
4. No building permits shall be issued within the development until a Final Plat has been
recorded for the subdivision.
5. A Development Agreement will not be necessary with this rezone. All conditions of
approval will be made as part of the plat and conditional use permit.
B. Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1. One and two family dwellings will require afire-flow of 1,000 gallons per minute available for
a duration of 2 hours to service the entire prof ect. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of
400' apart.
2. Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian
Water Department.
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3. Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire
Department.
4. The phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than 150' in length
that is not provided with an outlet shall be required to have a turn around.
5. All roads shall have a taming radius of 28' inside and 48' outside.
6. The court on the end of W. Adams Place shall have the curbs painted red from Lot 10 to Lot
16.
Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before
combustible construction begins.
8. The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards and shall have a clear driving
surface, available at all times, which is 20' wide. The lots adjacent to the knuckles on Blocks
14 Lots 3,4,5,25,26,27 shall be posted "No Parking Fire Lane" and shall have the curbs
painted red.
C. Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
The applicant shall construct a 5-foot detached concrete sidewalk south of the Lamp
Canal within an easement provided to the District.
2. Construct the main entrance, North Zachary Way, to intersect McMillan Road
approximately 130-feet (to the centerline) east of the west property line, as proposed.
Construct all of the internal roadways as 36-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-
foot concrete sidewalk within 50-feet ofright-of--way, as proposed.
4. Construct a stub street (W. Adams Place) to extend to the west property line
approximately 575-feet (measured centerline to centerline) south of McMillan Road, as
proposed. Install a sign at the terminus of the roadway stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL
BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE".
5. Construct a stub street to extend to the east property line. Install a sign at the terminus of
the roadway stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED 1N THE FUTURE".
6. Any proposed landscape islands/medians within the publicright-of--way dedicated by this
plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. Notes of this aze
required on the final plat.
Provide a minimum of 21-feet measured from back of curb to back of curb on either side
of a proposed island or median.
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8. Other than the accesses that have been approved with this application, direct lot access to
McMillan Road is prohibited and shall be noted on the final plat.
9. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of--way.
2. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site
shall be borne by the developer.
3. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that maybe damaged
during the wnstruction 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 specifically waived herein. An
engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
6. The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building
permit (or other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
7. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for
occupancy.
8. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in
accordance with Ordinance #197, also known as Ada County Highway District Road
Impact Fee Ordinance.
9. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-
way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair exisfing 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 ACRD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare
or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
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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.
D. Adopt the Recommendations of Central District Health Department as follows:
This proposal can be approved for central sewage & central water after written approval
from appropriate entities is submitted.
2. The Applicant's central sewage and central water plans must be submitted to and
approved by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Division of Environmental
Quality.
3. Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
4. Stormwater shall be pretreated through a grassy Swale prior to discharge to the subsurface
to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water quality.
5. The Engineers and architects involved with the design of the subject project shall obtain
current best management practices for stormwater disposal and design a stormwater
management system that prevents groundwater and surface water degradation.
E. Adopt the Recommendations of Settlers' Irrigation District as follows:
All irrigation drainage facilities along with their easements must be protected and
continue to function. The facility involved is the Coleman Lateral. The requested
easement is 30' (15' on either side from the center line of the lateral)
2. A Land Use Change Application must be on file prior to any approvals.
A license agreement MUST be signed and recorded prior to construction of any S.LD.
facilities.
4. Any changes to the existing irrigation system such as relocation, tiling, and landscaping
must be approved by Settlers Irrigation District.
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5. All storm drainage must be retained on-site.
6. The development must supply irrigafion access to all lots within the above-mentioned
subdivision. If the developer wishes to have Settler's Irrigation District own, operate, and
maintain the pressure irrigation system an agreement needs to be in place prior to the pre-
construction meeting.
F. Adopt the action of the City Council from their February 24, 2004 as follows:
For Clarification:
1. The applicant shall submit a revised Landscape Plan for review by the Planning and Zoning
Department, and approval if the requirements of the Landscape Ordinance are met.
2. For the adjacent neighbors Allen and Tawnya Converse - 4550 N. Linder Road, and Brian
and Margie English - 4650 N. Linder Road, Settlers Irrigation District will continue to
deliver 39 Miner's Inches to the Butler Lateral #28. This Lateral carries irrigation water to
your property from the Settlers Canal. Settlers Irrigation District is requesting their can-ent
irrigation schedule so that the District may include this information as part of an irrigation
schedule being developed by SID. SID believes that this will ease their concerns with
regazds to irrigation and Cobblefield Subdivision.
3. The applicant shall provide an additional notation on the Final Plat, and within the CC&R's
for the subdivision, the Right To Farm Act language.
4. To provide a solution to the drainage issues, the applicant is proposing to have the drainage
flow into the Murdoch line source that feeds into the adjacent property (Buse property)
across the street. A letter of approval would need to be provided by either Mr. Buse or
Bridgetower for Settlers to agree with this solution. If this option does not work, then the
applicant shall pipe that azea to help carry the water out to the same point where it was
draining originally.
The applicant has also worked with Settlers to make sure the control of the flow of water
coming off the headgate does get shut off.
6. The applicant shall continue to work with Settlers Irrigation District to resolve any water
issues.
The adjacent property owners, Allen and Tawnya Converse - 4550 N. Linder Road, and
Brian and Mazgie English - 4650 N. Linder Road, shall be allowed access to Settlers
Irrigation District facilities after the subdivision is built.
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14. It is found that the subject property's size of 7.98 acres is large enough to
accommodate the proposed residential development and all other required features.
15. The current Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designates the property as "Low
Density Residential". The applicant is requesting a "step up" to "Medium Density" from the
Comprehensive Plan designation of "Low Density Residential". The proposed residential uses are
harmonious with and in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The project meets the
requirements and objectives of the Planned Development Ordinance. The applicant is proposing to
include a 1.28 acre park, micropaths, which connect to Cobblefield No. 1 Subdivision, swimming
pool and recreational equipment.
16. It is found that the proposed uses will be compatible with other uses in the general
neighborhood and the existing and intended character of the general vicinity. Surrounding land
uses to the south are single-family residential and surrounding properties to the north, east, and
south have a Meridian Comprehensive Plan designation of "Medium Density Residential". The
applicant is requesting a "step up" to a "Medium Density Residential" zoning designation with
their request for R-8 zoning. Baldwin Park Subdivision has recently been approved to the south
and Paramount Subdivision has recently been approved to the north.
17. It is not anticipated that the proposed project will have an adverse impact on the
surrounding property.
18. It is found that the proposed development can be adequately served by the
essential public facilities including: streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse
disposal, water and sewer. It is found that the proposed vehicular approaches on McMillan Road
should not appreciably interfere with traffic on the surrounding streets.
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19. It is found 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 the proposed vehicular approaches on McMillan Road should not
appreciably interfere with traffic on the surrounding streets.
20. It is found that the proposed development will not result in excessive traffic,
noise, smoke, fumes, glaze or odors in the general vicinity if the subdivision is approved.
21. It is found that the proposed use will not create significant interference with any
traffic on the surrounding public streets. Review of the ACRD report for this project will
provide additional information.
22. 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 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 at
Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (LC. §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
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
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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 standards are met and that the
proposed development: (Meridian City Code § 11-17-3)
a. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and all yards,
open spaces, parking, landscaping and other features as 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;
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 of a
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natural, scenic or historic feature considered to be of major importance.
5. Prior to granting a conditional use permit in the Medium Density Residential
District (R-8), 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 beheld 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)
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;
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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:
1. That the above named applicant is granted a conditional use permit for a Planned
Development in an R-8 zone for Cobblefield Crossing Subdivision No. 2 located approximately
'/~ mile east of the southeast intersection on McMillan Road and Linder Road, 1295 West
McMillan Road, Meridian, Idaho, 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:
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1. Applicant shall meet all of the requirements of the preliminary plat as a condition of the
Conditional Use Permit.
2. The Applicant shall submit a detailed plan for the proposed park, swimming pool, and
recreational equipment.
3. All development shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing
Act.
4. No building permits shall be issued within the development until a Final Plat has been
recorded for the subdivision.
5. A Development Agreement will not be necessary with this rezone. All conditions of
approval will be made as part of the plat and conditional use permit.
B. Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1. One and two family dwellings will require afire-flow of 1,000 gallons per minute available for
a duration of 2 hours to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of
400' apart.
2. Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian
Water Department.
3. Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire
Department.
4. The phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than 150' in length
that is not provided with an outlet shall be required to have a turn azound.
5. All roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside.
6. The court on the end of W. Adams Place shall have the curbs painted red from Lot 10 to Lot
16.
7. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs aze required before
combustible construction begins.
8. The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards and shall have a clear driving
surface, available at all times, which is 20' wide. The lots adjacent to the knuckles on Blocks
14 Lots 3,4,5,25,26,27 shall be posted "No Parking Fire Lane" and shall have the curbs
painted red.
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C. Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
1. The applicant shall construct a 5-foot detached concrete sidewalk south of the Lamp
Canal within an easement provided to the District.
2. Construct the main entrance, North Zachary Way, to intersect McMillan Road
approximately 130-feet (to the centerline) east of the west property line, as proposed.
3. Construct all of the internal roadways as 36-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-
foot concrete sidewalk within 50-feet ofright-of--way, as proposed.
4. Construct a stub street (W. Adams Place) to extend to the west property line
approximately 575-feet (measured centerline to centerline) south of McMillan Road, as
proposed. Install a sign at the terminus of the roadway stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL
BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE".
Construct a stub street to extend to the east property line. Install a sign at the terminus of
the roadway stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE".
6. Any proposed landscape islands/medians within the publicright-of--way dedicated by this
plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. Notes of this are
required on the final plat.
Provide a minimum of 21-feet measured from back of curb to back of curb on either side
of a proposed island or median.
8. Other than the accesses that have been approved with this application, direct lot access to
McMillan Road is prohibited and shall be noted on the final plat.
9. Comply with all Standard Conditons of Approval.
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of--way.
2. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site
shall be borne by the developer.
3. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that maybe damaged
during the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at
387-6280 (with file number) for details.
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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 specifically waived
herein. An engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all
improvement plans.
6. The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building
permit (or other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
7. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for
occupancy.
8. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in
accordance with Ordinance #197, also known as Ada County Highway District Road
Impact Fee Ordinance.
9. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-
way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the
applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two
full business days prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of--way. The applicant
shall contact 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 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.
D. Adopt the Recommendations of Central District Health Department as follows:
This proposal can be approved for central sewage & central water after written approval from
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appropriate entities is submitted.
The Applicant's central sewage and central water plans must be submitted to and
approved by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Division of Environmental
Quality.
3. Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
4. Stormwater shall be pretreated through a gassy swale prior to discharge to the subsurface
to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water quality.
5. The Engineers and architects involved with the design of the subject project shall obtain
current best management practices for stormwater disposal and design a stormwater
management system that prevents groundwater and surface water degradation.
E. Adopt the Recommendations of Settlers' hrigafion District as follows:
1. All irrigation drainage facilities along with their easements must be protected and
continue to function. The facility involved is the Coleman Lateral. The requested
easement is 30' (15' on either side from the center line of the lateral)
2. A Land Use Change Application must be on file prior to any approvals.
A license agreement MUST be signed and recorded prior to construction of any S.I.D.
facilities.
4. Any changes to the existing irrigation system such as relocation, tiling, and landscaping
must be approved by Settlers hrigation District.
All storm drainage must be retained on-site.
6. The development must supply irrigation access to all lots within the above-mentioned
subdivision. If the developer wishes to have Settler's Irrigation District own, operate, and
maintain the pressure irrigation system an agreement needs to be in place prior to the pre-
construction meeting.
F. Adopt the action of the City Council from their February 24, 2004 as follows:
For Clarification:
The applicant shall submit a revised Landscape Plan for review by the Planning and Zoning
Department, and approval if the requirements of the Landscape Ordinance are met.
2. For the adjacent neighbors Allen and Tawnya Converse - 4550 N. Linder Road, and Brian
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and Margie English - 4650 N. Linder Road, Settlers Irrigation District will continue to
deliver 39 Miner's Inches to the Butler Lateral #28. This Lateral carries irrigation water to
your property from the Settlers Canal. Settlers Irrigation District is requesting their current
irrigation schedule so that the District may include this information as part of an irrigation
schedule being developed by SID. SID believes that this will ease their concerns with
regards to irrigation and Cobblefield Subdivision.
3. The applicant shall provide an additional notation on the Final Plat, and within the CC&R's
for the subdivision, the Right To Farm Act language.
4. To provide a solution to the drainage issues, the applicant is proposing to have the drainage
flow into the Murdoch line source that feeds into the adjacent property (Buse property)
across the street. A letter of approval would need to be provided by either Mr. Buse or
Bridgetower for Settlers to agree with this solution. If this option does not work, then the
applicant shall pipe that area to help carry the water out to the same point where it was
draining originally.
The applicant has also worked with Settlers to make sure the control of the flow of water
coming off the headgate does get shut off.
6. The applicant shall continue to work with Settlers Irrigation District to resolve any water
issues.
The adjacent property owners, Allen and Tawnya Converse - 4550 N. Linder Road, and
Brian and Margie English - 4650 N. Linder Road, shall be allowed access to Settlers
Irrigation District facilities after the subdivision is built.
2. The conditions shall be reviewable by the Council pursuant to Meridian City Code
§ 11-17-9.
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 Department and any affected party requesting notice.
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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. 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. 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 TAKINGS ANALYSIS
The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, the Owner may
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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.
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 a-ct/ion of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the ~~~ day of
(~.~ , 2004.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCII.MAN SHAUN WARDLE VOTED_ i~
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COUNCILMAN CHARLIE ROUNTREE VOTED_~~!'~K-
COUNCILMAN KEITH BIRD VOTED~~--
MAYOR TAMMY de WEERD (TIE BREAKER) VOTED
DATED:~~~
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MOTION:
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
C/C 02/24/04
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT FOR
COBBLEFIELD CROSSING
SUBDIVISION N0.2 IN AN R-8
ZONE,LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY'/: MILE EAST
OF THE SOUTHEAST
INTERSECTION ON McMILLAN
ROAD AND CINDER ROAD, 1295
WEST McMILLAN ROAD,
MERIDIAN, IDAHO
Case No. CUP-03-059
ORDER GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
INITIAL POINT, LLC,
APPLICANT
1. This matter coming before the City Council on February 24, 2004, under the
provisions of Meridian City Code § 11-17-4 for final action on conditional use pennit application
and the Council having received and approving the Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission the Council takes the following action:
2. That the above named applicant is granted a conditional use permit for a Planned
Development in an R-8 zone for Cobblefield Crossing Subdivision No. 2 located approximately
'/= mile east of the southeast intersection on McMillan Road and Linder Road, 1295 W.
McMillan Road, Meridian, Idaho, subject to the following conditions of use and development:
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A. Adopt-the Recommendafions of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
follows:
1. Applicant shall meet all of the requirements of the preliminary plat as a condition of the
Conditional Use Permit.
2. The Applicant shall submit a detailed plan for the proposed park, swimming pool, and
recreational equipment.
3. All development shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing
Act.
4. No building permits shall be issued within the development until a Final Plat has been
recorded for the subdivision.
5. A Development Agreement will not be necessary with this rezone. All conditions of
approval will be made as part of the plat and conditional use permit.
B. Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1. One and two family dwellings will require afire-flow of 1,000 gallons per minute available for
a durafion of 2 hours to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of
400' apart.
2. Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian
Water Department.
3. Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire
Department.
4. The phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than 150' in length
that is not provided with an outlet shall be required to have a turn around.
5. All roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside.
6. The court on the end of W. Adams Place shall have the curbs painted red from Lot 10 to Lot
16.
7. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before
combustible construction begins.
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8. The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards and shall have a clear driving
surface, available at all times, which is 20' wide. The lots adjacent to the knuckles on Blocks
14 Lots 3,4,5,25,26,27 shall be posted "No Parking Fire Lane" and shall have the curbs
painted red.
C. Adopt the Recommendations of ACHD as follows:
The applicant shall construct a 5-foot detached concrete sidewalk south of the Lamp
Canal within an easement provided to the District.
Construct the main entrance, North Zachary Way, to intersect McMillan Road
approximately 130-feet (to the centerline) east of the west property line, as proposed.
3. Construct all of the internal roadways as 36-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-
foot concrete sidewalk within 50-feet ofright-of--way, as proposed.
4. Construct a stub street (W. Adams Place) to extend to the west property line
approximately 575-feet (measured centerline to centerline) south of McMillan Road, as
proposed. Install a sign at the terminus of the roadway stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL
BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE".
5. Construct a stub street to extend to the east property line. Install a sign at the terminus of
the roadway stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED 1N THE FUTURE".
6. Any proposed landscape islands/medians within the public right-of--way dedicated by this
plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. Notes of this are
required on the final plat.
Provide a minimum of 21-feet measured from back of curb to back of curb on either side
of a proposed island or median.
8. Other than the accesses that have been approved with this application, direct lot access to
McMillan Road is prohibited and shall be noted on the final plat.
9. Comply with all Standazd Conditions of Approval.
Standard Conditions of Aunroval
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.
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Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that maybe 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 Standazds and approved supplements, Construction Services
procedures and all applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An
engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
6. The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building
permit (or other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
7. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for
occupancy.
8. Payment of applicable road impact fees aze required prior to building construction in
accordance with Ordinance #197, also known as Ada County Highway District Road
Impact Fee Ordinance.
9. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-
way. The applicant at no cost to ACRD 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
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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.
D. Adopt the Recommendations of Central District Health Department as follows:
This proposal can be approved for central sewage & central water after written approval
from appropriate entities is submitted.
2. The Applicant's central sewage and central water plans must be submitted to and
approved by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Division of Environmental
Quality.
3. Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem.
4. Stormwater shall be pretreated through a grassy Swale prior to discharge to the subsurface
to prevent impact to groundwater and surface water quality.
5: The Engineers and architects involved with the design of the subject project shall obtain
current best management practices for stormwater disposal and design a stormwater
management system that prevents groundwater and surface water degradation.
E. Adopt the Recommendafions of Settlers' Irrigation District as follows:
All irrigation/drainage facilities along with their easements must be protected and
continue to function. The facility involved is the Coleman Lateral. The requested
easement is 30' (15' on either side from the center line of the lateral)
2. A Land Use Change Application must be on file prior to any approvals.
3. A license agreement MUST be signed and recorded prior to construction of any S.LD.
facilities.
4. Any changes to the existing irrigation system such as relocation, tiling, and landscaping
must be approved by Settlers Irrigation District.
5. All storm drainage must be retained on-site.
6. The development must supply irrigation access to all lots within the above-mentioned
subdivision. If the developer wishes to have Settler's Irrigation District own, operate, and
maintain the pressure irrigation system an agreement needs to be in place prior to the pre-
constructionmeeting.
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F. Adopt the action of the City Council from their February 24, 2004 as follows:
For Clarification:
1. The applicant shall submit a revised Landscape Plan for review by the Planning and Zoning
Department, and approval if the requirements of the Landscape Ordinance aze met.
2. For the adjacent neighbors Allen and Tawnya Converse - 4550 N. Linder Road, and Brian
and Margie English - 4650 N. Linder Road, Settlers Irrigation District will continue to
deliver 39 Miner's Inches to the Butler Lateral #28. This Lateral carries irrigation water to
your property from the Settlers Canal. Settlers Irrigation District is requesting their current
irrigation schedule so that the District may include this information as part of an irrigation
schedule being developed by SID. SID believes that this will ease their concerns with
regards to irrigation and Cobblefield Subdivision.
3. The applicant shall provide an additional notation on the Final Plat, and within the CC&R's
for the subdivision, the Right To Farm Act language.
4. To provide a solution to the drainage issues, the applicant is proposing to have the drainage
flow into the Murdoch line source that feeds into the adjacent property (Buse property)
across the street. A letter of approval would need to be provided by either Mr. Buse or
Bridgetower for Settlers to agree with this solution. If this option does not work, then the
applicant shall pipe that area to help carry the water out to the same point where it was
draining originally.
The applicant has also worked with Settlers to make sure the control of the flow of water
coming off the headgate does get shut off.
6. The applicant shall continue to work with Settlers Irrigation District to resolve any water
issues.
The adjacent property owners, Allen and Tawnya Converse - 4550 N. Linder Road, and
Brian and Margie English - 4650 N. Linder Road, shall be allowed access to Settlers
Irrigation District facilities after the subdivision is built.
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
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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
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. 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.)
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NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
AND RIGHT TO REGULATORY TAKIlVGS 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.
Please take notice that this is a fmal 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.
Byyy~~a~~ction~~ o``f the City Council at its regular meeting held on the _~ day of
/ULG~i'(,Cii'(i , 2004.
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