Revised Franklin Storage Narrative Letter1
Jacy Jones
From:Sonya Watters
Sent:Friday, April 10, 2015 1:03 PM
To:Jacy Jones
Subject:FW: Franklin Mini Storage
Attachments:150410 revised Franklin Storage Narrative Letter 114149.pdf
Please include in the public record… thx
From: Tamara Thompson [ mailto:tamara@thelandgroupinc.com ]
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2015 11:14 AM
To: Sonya Watters
Subject: RE: Franklin Mini Storage
I have a call into Scott to confirm. Per this new table on the architectural site plan –
Bldg 4 is 200 SF larger; and the office is 2860 SF See edits below …
From: Sonya Watters [ mailto:swatters@meridiancity.org ]
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2015 11:00 AM
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To: Tamara Thompson
Subject: FW: Franklin Mini Storage
Did you get a chance to look at this yet? Just wanted to make sure my numbers are correct…thx
From: Sonya Watters
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2015 9:47 AM
To: Tamara Thompson ( tamara@thelandgroupinc.com )
Subject: Franklin Mini Storage
Has any of the following changed?
“The site is proposed to develop in two phases. The first phase is proposed to consist of 77,545 a total of 80,455
square feet (s.f.) ; 77,595 SF storage area (including 7,475 4445 s.f. of conditioned storage which is climate
controlled) and 600 feet 2860 s.f. of office area; the second phase is proposed to consist of 59,968 s.f. of storage
area. No outdoor storage is proposed.”
January 28, 2015
City of Meridian
Planning and Zoning Department
310 E State Street
Eagle, Idaho 83616
Re: Franklin Storage- Conditional Use Permit Application
Dear Staff, and Planning and Zoning Commission,
The Franklin Storage site is located on the south side of Franklin Road, between Locust Grove
and Weatherby Drive at 1975 E Franklin Road. The project site consists of 2 existing parcels of
land:
Parcels
S1117223053 0.831 acres
S1117223113 8.900 acres
Total Project Area 9.731 acres
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The current zoning for these parcels is C-G. There are a variety of zoning designations
surrounding these parcels. The following illustrates these surrounding zones:
Current Zoning
North Side- City of Meridian C-G
South Side- City of Meridian R-4
East Side- Ada County R1
West Side- Ada County RUT
Ada County R1
City of Meridian R-15
The annexation and zoning of the property was approved under application AZ-01-011. The
associated development agreement (Instrument number 102056127) specifically allows
“construction and development of a mini-storage facility” per section 4.4.2. A CUP for a self-
storage use was submitted in 2001. The plan associated with this application includes a
different building and office layout.
The vision for this project is the implementation of a self-storage facility comprised of the
following:
Phase Storage Area (ft2) Office Area
1 77,595 ft2 2860 ft2
2 59,968 ft2 0 ft2
To accomplish this, we are requesting the following approvals:
• Conditional Use Permit (Self-Storage in a C-G Zone)
• Alternative Compliance (Parking)
• Boundary line adjustment (Staff level application to be submitted following approval of
Conditional Use)
Franklin Storage is requesting your consideration for the Conditional Use application, as
required under the C-G zoning designation. The specific use standards found in Meridian City
UDC Section 11-4-3-34 “Storage Facility, Self Service” will be followed. The site will be accessed
via one existing vehicle access from Franklin Road and the storage yard accessed via a
controlled entry gate. The proposed interior circulation provides for the movement of traffic
associated with the storage while maintaining a secure site. Entry signs for the project are
anticipated; however, all signs associated with the project shall be submitted and approved
under a separate design review application.
The project will be serviced with municipal sewer. The main office and a proposed RV Dump
facility shall be connected to sanitary sewer in Franklin Road. Water service for domestic and
fire-protection will be provided by municipal water via a connection to the existing main
located within Franklin Road. A water main shall be routed through the site, as required to
accommodate hydrant locations. A pump system and pressurized irrigation system shall serve
as the main irrigation water source for the project.
All storm water will be retained on site. Site geotechnical investigations are ongoing and the
results of these studies will govern the available options for storm drainage disposal. It is
anticipated that a combination of bio-retention swales and underground seepage beds shall be
utilized.
The site has been designed to accommodate the required setbacks and landscaping associated
with a self-storage facility. We are requesting a method of alternative compliance for on-site
parking. Franklin Storage is requesting approval of up to 80,455 square feet of gross floor area
in Phase 1 and up to an additional 59,968 square feet of gross floor area in Phase 2. As stated in
the Uniform Development Code section 11-3C-6, one parking stall per 500 square feet of gross
floor area is required. If applied, this would require 156 stalls for Phase 1 and 120 stalls for
Phase 2. We respectfully request that parking requirements be based on square footage of
office space. This would require a minimum of two stalls, while our site plan includes a total
parking count of 17. This number of stalls will be more than adequate to accommodate both
employees and visitors.
During the Neighborhood Meeting on November 17, 2014 some of the neighboring
homeowners expressed concern about the proposed use, despite the designated commercial
zoning. Concerns included: screening along the eastern boundary and effects on existing views.
These concerns have been addressed through the use of topography, architectural design and
landscaping.
We are confident that this high quality self-storage facility will be an asset to the City of
Meridian, providing a quality development plan that is in step with the City’s land use map and
zoning designations. The use is of a lower intensity than others allowed within the C-G zone due
to infrequent use patterns that are typical of storage facility clientele. We respectfully request
your thoughtful consideration, support and acceptance of our applications.
Sincerely,
Doug Russell, ASLA
Owner Representative