Arch Rock Terrace Subdivision Lot 17, Block 1 & Block 2 Mayor Tammy de Weerd
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April 7, 2015
Dirk Marcum
1735 S Millennium Way
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: Lot 17,Block 1 & Lot 1, Block 2, Arch Rock Terrace Subdivision (ALT-15-009)
Dear Mr. Marcum:
This letter is to confirm the Director approved your request for alternative compliance to Unified
Development Code (UDC) 11-3A-7A.7 for the subject property based on the required findings
listed in UDC 11-5B-5E as follows:
1. Strict adherence or application o the requirements are not feasible; or
A 4-foot tall solid fence in this instance does not provide adequate privacy for the lots
that abut the common area on Lot 17, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2. The Director finds
that strict adherence to this requirement is not feasible.
2. The alternative compliance provides an equal or superior means for meeting the
requirements; and
As alternative compliance, the applicant proposes a 4 foot tall solid fence with a 2-
foot latticed or slatted top along the pathway of Lot 17, Block 1 and along the
southern and eastern border of Lot 1, Block 2 that border homeowners'properties.
The top 2 feet will allow for visibility of the common areas while still providing
privacy for the homeowners. In addition, Lot 17, Block 1 exceeds the minimum fifteen
feet width requirement by five feet,for a total oftwenty feetThe Director finds the
proposed alternative is an equal means of meeting the requirement.
3. The alternative means will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
impair the intended uses and character of surrounding properties.
The Director finds the alternative means will not be detrimental to the public welfare
or impair the intended uses and character of surrounding properties.
The applicant„Director, or a party of record may request City Council review of a decision of the
Director. All requests for review shall be filed in writing with the Planning Division of the
Community Development Department Planning Division•33 E.Broadway Avenue,Meridian,ID 83642
Phone 208-884-5533 Fax 208-888-6854 www.meridiancity.org
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Community Development Department on or before April 22, 2015, within fifteen(15) days after
the written decision is issued, and contain the information listed in UDC 11-5A-6B.
If City Council review of the decision is not requested, the action of the Director represents a
final decision on a land use application. You have the right to request a regulatory taking
analysis under Idaho Code 67-8003.
Thank you for contributing to the success of Meridian. Please help us serve you better in the
future. Visit our web-site at www.meridiancity.org/Planning/to fill out a comment card and give
us feedback on how we are doing.
Sincere y,
aleb ood, AICP
Planning Division Manager
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Community Development Department-Planning Division•33 E. Broadway Avenue,Meridian,ID 83642
Phone 208-884-5533 Fax 208-888-6854 www.meridiancity.org