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STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 21, 2015
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bill Parsons, Planning Supervisor
208-884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: FP-15-010 – Accommodations Subdivision
I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
The applicant, Providence Management, LLC, has applied for final plat (FP) approval of thirteen (13)
single family residential lots and three (3) common lots on 4.71 acres of land in the R-4 zoning
district.
II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Accommodations Subdivision final plat based on the analysis
provided below in Section V.
III. PROPOSED MOTION
Approval
I move to approve File Number FP-15-010 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of
April 21, 2015, with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.)
Denial
I move to deny File Number FP-15-010, as presented during the hearing on April 21, 2015, for the
following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial.)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number FP-15-010 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here)
for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance.)
IV. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
A. Site Address/Location:
The site is located on the south side of E. Falcon Drive, east of S. Eagle Road in the northwest ¼
of Section 28, Township 3 North, Range 1 East. (Parcel #: R3193250025)
B. Applicant/Owner:
Providence Management, LLC
7761 W. Riverside Drive, Suite #100
Boise, ID 83714
C. Representative:
Scott Wonders, JUB Engineering
250 S. Beechwood Avenue, Suite #201
Boise, ID 83709
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V. STAFF ANALYSIS
The proposed final plat depicts thirteen (13) single family residential lots and three (3) common lots
on 4.71 acres of land in the R-4 zoning district. The average lot size is 11,718 square feet. The gross
density of the development is 2.76 dwelling units per acre.
The proposed common open space consists of local street buffers and a micropath lot. Overall
common open space is 0.21 acres or 3.6%. The proposed open space is consistent with the amount
approved with the preliminary plat. NOTE: Per the Findings all of the common open space and site
amenities developed with Karmelle Subdivision and Accommodations Subdivision will be owned
and maintained by a single homeowner’s association.
Staff has reviewed the proposed final plat for substantial compliance with the approved preliminary
plat (PP-14-020). Because the number of buildable lots and common areas are the same, staff deems
the final plat to be in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat as required by
UDC11-6B-3C.2.
VI. SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
1. The Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved preliminary plat (PP-14-020) for this
subdivision.
2. The final plat prepared by J-U-B Engineers, stamped on 03/05/15 by Michael S. Byrns, shall be
revised as follows:
a. Note #9: Insert instrument number.
b. Add a note to the face of the plat the states Lots 8-11, Block 1 are restricted to single story
homes.
3. Prior to signature on the final plat, the applicant shall provide two (2) full size copies of the
landscape plan, prepared by J-U-B Engineers, dated 12/09/14, with the following revisions:
a. Per UDC 11-3B-10, the applicant shall work with the City Arborist, Elroy Huff, on designing,
adopting, and implementing a protection and mitigation plan for the existing trees on site.
With the submittal of the final plat the applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan that
details the mitigation plan outlined by the developer and the City Arborist.
b. The applicant shall construct a 5-foot wide micropath within common Lot 6, Block 1 in accord
with the standards set forth in UDC 11-3A-8. The common lot shall be landscaped in accord
with UDC 11-3B-12.
c. All fencing shall be installed in accord with UDC 11-3A-7. Per UDC 11-3A-7A7a, the
applicant is responsible for constructing a 4-foot solid or 6-foot open vision fencing along the
micropath lot (Lot 6, Block 1) to distinguish the common area from the private area. A
detailed fencing plan must be submitted with the final plat application.
d. The applicant shall provide a minimum of 0.21 acres of common open space as proposed. The
applicant is proposing that all open space and amenities developed with Karmelle Subdivision
and Accommodations Subdivision be owned and maintained by a single homeowner’s
association. Prior to the City Engineer’s signature on the final plat, the applicant shall
provide written documentation that the maintenance and use of the open space and the
amenities are for the benefit of both subdivisions.
4. The applicant shall obtain the City Engineer’s signature on a final plat within two years of City
Council approval of the preliminary plat (by March 3, 2017), in accord with UDC 11-6B-7.
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5. Staff’s failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or conditions from the preliminary plat does
not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for compliance.
6. Prior to submittal for the City Engineer’s signature, have the Certificate of Owners and the
accompanying acknowledgement signed and notarized.
7. Future homes constructed within the subdivision must comply with the elevations approved with
the preliminary plat findings.
8. Prior to signature on the final plat, the applicant shall connect the existing home on proposed Lot
15, Block 1 to City sewer and water, abandon the existing well and septic system and coordinate
with the City’s Addressing Specialist on obtaining a new street address .
9. The street light locations shown on the pre plat meet the requirements. It is preferable if the light
at the end of the eastern cul-de-sac be placed as shown in Improvement Standard Drawing 6D. A
street light plan showing the details described in the Meridian Improvement Standards for Street
Lighting must be included for review with the Civil Site Plans. The Improvement Standards for
Street Lighting can be found online http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272 .
10. The water main being proposed in through this development shall be terminated with a fire
hydrant between Lots 12 and 13, Block 1.
11. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall record a final plat.
VII. ONGOING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to provide irrigation that meets
the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-6 and to install and maintain all landscaping as set forth
in UDC 11-3B-5, UDC 11-3B-13 and UDC 11-3B-14.
2. The applicant and/or property owner shall have an ongoing obligation to prune all trees to a
minimum height of six feet above the ground or sidewalk surface to afford greater visibility of the
area.
3. The applicant has a continuing obligation to comply with the outdoor lighting provisions as set
forth in UDC 11-3A-11.
4. The applicant and/or property owner shall have an ongoing obligation to maintain all landscaping
and constructed features within the clear vision triangle consistent with the standards in UDC 11-
3A-3.
VIII. PROCESS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. No signs are approved with this application. Prior to installing any signs on the property, the
applicant shall submit a sign permit application consistent with the standards in UDC Chapter 3
Article D and receive approval for such signs.
2. The applicant shall complete all improvements related to public life, safety, and health as set forth
in UDC 11-5C-3B. A surety agreement may be accepted for other improvements in accord with
UDC 11-5C-3C.
3. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Division staff, the
applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-3B-14A.
4. The applicant shall pay any applicable impact fees prior to the issuance of a building permit.
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IX. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Sanitary sewer service to this development is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to
the development. The applicant shall install mains to and through this subdivision; applicant shall
coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works Department, and execute standard forms
of easements for any mains that are required to provide service. Minimum cover over sewer
mains is three feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub-grade is less than three feet than alternate
materials shall be used in conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments Standard
Specifications.
2. Water service to this site is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to the development.
The applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development,
coordinate main size and routing with Public Works.
3. Street signs are to be in place, sanitary sewer and water system shall be approved and activated,
fencing installed, drainage lots constructed, road base approved by the Ada County Highway
District (ACHD) and the Final Plat for this subdivision shall be recorded, prior to applying for
building permits.
4. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Department staff, the
applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-3B-14A.
5. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all incomplete
fencing, landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, prior to signature on the final plat.
6. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post with the City a performance surety in the
amount of 125% of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer, water infrastructure prior
to final plat signature. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by the
owner to the City. The applicant shall be required to enter into a Development Surety Agreement
with the City of Meridian. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit,
cash deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the
Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for
more information at 887-2211.
7. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a warranty surety in the amount of
20% of the total construction cost for all completed sewer, and water infrastructure for a duration
of two years. This surety amount will be verified by a line item final cost invoicing provided by
the owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash
deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the
Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for
more information at 887-2211.
8. All development improvements, including but not limited to sewer, water, fencing, pressurized
irrigation and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining certificates of
occupancy, or as otherwise allowed by UDC 11-5C-1.
9. Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to the issuance of a plan
approval letter.
10. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act.
11. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting
that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
12. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
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13. All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-12-3H.
14. Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building
pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
15. The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of
3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom
elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least 1-foot above.
16. The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or
drainage facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation district
or ACHD. The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have been installed in
accordance with the approved design plans. This certification will be required before a certificate
of occupancy is issued for any structures within the project.
17. At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings per
the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and approved
prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the project.
18. 100 Watt and 250 Watt, high-pressure sodium street lights shall be required on all public
roadways per the City of Meridian Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. All street lights
shall be installed at developer’s expense. Final design shall be submitted as part of the
development plan set for approval, which must include the location of any existing street lights.
Street lighting is required at intersections, corners, cul-de-sacs, and at a spacing that does not
exceed that outlined in the Standards. The contractor’s work and materials shall conform to the
ISPWC and the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC. Contact the City of
Meridian Transportation and Utility Coordinator at 898-5500 for information on the locations of
existing street lighting.
19. The applicant shall provide easement(s) for all public water/sewer mains outside of public right of
way (include all water services and hydrants). The easement widths shall be 20-feet wide for a
single utility, or 30-feet wide for two. The easements shall not be dedicated via the plat, but
rather dedicated outside the plat process using the City of Meridian’s standard forms. The
easement shall be graphically depicted on the plat for reference purposes. Submit an executed
easement (on the form available from Public Works), a legal description prepared by an Idaho
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, which must include the area of the easement (marked
EXHIBIT A) and an 81/2” x 11” map with bearings and distances (marked EXHIBIT B) for
review. Both exhibits must be sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Land Surveyor. DO
NOT RECORD. Add a note to the plat referencing this document. All easements must be
submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to development plan approval.
20. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES permitting that
may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency.
21. Any existing domestic well system within this project shall be removed from domestic service per
City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8 contact the City of Meridian Engineering Department at
(208)898-5500 for inspections of disconnection of services. Wells may be used for non-domestic
purposes such as landscape irrigation if approved by Idaho Department of Water Resources
Contact Robert B. Whitney at (208)334-2190.
22. Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City Ordinance
Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact Central District Health for abandonment procedures and
inspections (208)375-5211.
23. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water (MCC 12-13-8.3). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or
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well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single-point
connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized,
the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to
development plan approval.
X. EXHIIBITS
A. Vicinity Map
B. Approved Preliminary Plat (dated: 12/08/14)
C. Proposed Final Plat (dated: 03/16/15)
D. Proposed Landscape Plan (dated: 12/09/14)
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Exhibit A – Vicinity Map
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Exhibit B – Approved Preliminary Plat (dated: 12/08/14)
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Exhibit C – Proposed Final Plat (dated: 03/16/15)
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Exhibit D – Proposed Landscape Plan (dated: 12/09/14)