Papa Murphy's CUP-15-010CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
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CITY OF MERIDIAN
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND
DECISION & ORDER
In the Matter of the Request for Conditional Use Permit for a Restaurant in an L-O Zoning District
for Papa Murphy’s, Located at 2723 S. Bartlett Avenue, by James Wylie.
Case No(s). CUP-15-010
For the Planning & Zoning Commission Hearing Date of: June 4, 2015 (Findings on June 18, 2015)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of June 4, 2015, incorporated by
reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of June 4, 2015, incorporated by
reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of June 4, 2015,
incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the hearing
date of June 4, 2015, incorporated by reference)
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the “Local Land Use
Planning Act of 1975,” codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (I.C. §67-6503).
2. The Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission takes judicial notice of its Unified Development
Code codified at Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of
Meridian has, by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended Comprehensive Plan
of the City of Meridian, which was adopted April 19, 2011, Resolution No. 11-784 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code § 11-5A.
4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s) received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not impose
expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed.
6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this decision, which shall be
signed by the Chairman of the Commission and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk
upon the applicant, the Planning and Development Services Divisions of the Community
Development Department, and any affected party requesting notice.
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7. That this approval is subject to the conditions of approval in the attached staff report for the
hearing date of June 4, 2015, incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to be
reasonable and the applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the
application.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the Planning & Zoning Commission’s authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 11-
5A and based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby
ordered that:
1. The applicant’s request for conditional use permit is hereby approved in accord with the
conditions of approval in the staff report for the hearing date of June 4, 2015, attached as
Exhibit A.
D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits
Notice of Two (2) Year Conditional Use Permit Duration
Please take notice that the conditional use permit, when granted, shall be valid for a maximum
period of two (2) years unless otherwise approved by the City in accord with UDC 11-5B-6F.1.
During this time, the applicant shall commence the use as permitted in accord with the
conditions of approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval, and
acquire building permits and commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or
in the ground. For conditional use permits that also require platting, the final plat must be
signed by the City Engineer within this two (2) year period in accord with UDC 11-5B-6F.2.
Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord
with 11-5B-6.F.1, the Director may authorize a single extension of the time to commence the
use not to exceed one (1) two (2) year period. Additional time extensions up to two (2) years as
determined and approved by the Commission may be granted. With all extensions, the Director
or Commission may require the conditional use comply with the current provisions of Meridian
City Code Title 11.
E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
1. The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, a denial of a conditional
use permit entitles the Owner to 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 may be filed.
2. Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of Meridian.
When applicable and pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521, any affected person being a person
who has an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the final action of the
governing board 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.
F. Attached: Staff report for the hearing date of June 4, 2015
EXHIBIT A
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STAFF REPORT
Hearing Date: June 4, 2015
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Sonya Watters, Associate City Planner
208-884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: CUP-15-010 – Papa Murphy’s
I. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The applicant, James Wylie, has submitted an application for a conditional use permit (CUP) for a
restaurant (Papa Murphy’s) in an L-O zoning district. See Section IX Analysis for more information.
II. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed CUP with the conditions listed in Exhibit B, based on the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Exhibit C of the Staff Report.
The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on June 4, 2015. At the public
hearing, the Commission moved to approve the subject CUP request.
a. Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Jake Wylie, Applicant
ii. In opposition: None
iii. Commenting: Judith Conway
iv. Written testimony: Jake Wylie, Applicant
v. Staff presenting application: Bill Parsons
vi. Other staff commenting on application: None
b. Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
i. None
c. Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation:
i. None
III. PROPOSED MOTION
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend approval of File
Number CUP-15-010, as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of June 4, 2015, with the
following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.)
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend denial of File
Number CUP-15-010, as presented during the hearing on June 4, 2015, for the following reasons:
(You should state specific reasons for denial.)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number CUP-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.)
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IV. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
A. Site Address/Location:
The subject property is located at 2723 S. Bartlett Avenue, in the SW ¼ of Section 19, Township
3 North, Range 1 East. (Parcel No. R4541760250)
B. Owner(s):
Dave Turner
10248 Turner Drive
Middleton, ID 83644
C. Applicant:
James Wylie
1676 N. Clarendon Way
Eagle, Idaho 83616
D. Applicant's Statement/Justification: Please see applicant’s narrative for this information.
V. PROCESS FACTS
A. The subject application is for a conditional use permit. A public hearing is required before the
Planning & Zoning Commission on this matter, consistent with Meridian City Code Title 11,
Chapter 5.
B. Newspaper notifications published on: May 18 and June 1, 2015
C. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: May 14, 2015
D. Applicant posted notice on site(s) on: May 23, 2015
VI. LAND USE
A. Existing Land Use(s) and Zoning: The site is currently undeveloped and zoned L-O.
B. Character of Surrounding Area and Adjacent Land Use and Zoning:
North: Animal care facility, zoned L-O
East: Bartlett Avenue and vacant single residential property, zoned R-8
South: Vacant commercial property, zoned L-O
West: Meridian Road and a church, zoned C-G
C. History of Previous Actions: In 2013, this property was included in the annexation, preliminary
plat and final plat applications for Jack’s Place Subdivision (AZ-13-006; PP-13-010; FP-13-038).
A development agreement was required as a provision of annexation, recorded as instrument
#113103819.
D. Utilities:
1. Public Works:
a. Location of sewer: Sewer was stubbed to this site with development of the plat.
b. Location of water: Water was stubbed to this site with development of the plat.
c. Issues or concerns: None
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E. Physical Features:
1. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: There are no open canals or ditches on this site.
2. Hazards: Staff is not aware of any hazards that exist on this site.
3. Flood Plain: This site is not within a flood plain.
VII. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
This property is designated on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (FLUM) as Office.
This designation will provide opportunities for low-impact business areas. These would include
offices, technology and resource centers; ancillary commercial uses may be considered.
This property is currently zoned L-O, which is consistent with the Office FLUM designation. A
restaurant use is proposed which requires conditional use approval in the L-O zoning district.
Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to
the proposed use (staff analysis in italics):
“Identify transitional areas to buffer commercial and residential uses, to allow uses such as
offices and other low intensity uses.” (3.05.03A)
The future commercial use of this site as a take-out restaurant will serve as a transition and
buffer between State Highway 69 and existing and future residential properties to the east.
“Require all commercial and industrial businesses to install and maintain landscaping.”
(2.01.03B)
Street buffer and parking lot landscaping is proposed on the site/landscape plan in Exhibit
A.2 in accord with this policy and UDC standards.
“Minimize noise, odor, air pollution, and visual pollution in industrial and commercial
development adjacent to residential areas.” (3.06.01B)
The property to the east is in the development process as a residential subdivision. Because
the proposed restaurant does not have a drive-thru and does not cook food at the site there
shouldn’t be any significant noise, odor or air pollution. The site will have street buffer and
parking lot landscaping.
“Plan for a variety of commercial and retail opportunities within the Area of City Impact.”
(3.05.01J)
The proposed take-out restaurant will contribute to the variety of services available in the
southern portion of the City.
“Locate industrial and commercial uses where adequate water supply and water pressure are
available for fire protection.” (3.04.02A)
There is adequate water supply and pressure available to the site for fire protection.
For the above-stated reasons, staff feels the proposed use is consistent with the applicable
comprehensive plan policies and is appropriate in this location.
VIII. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
A. Purpose Statement of Zone: The purpose of the commercial districts is to provide for the retail
and service needs of the community in accordance with the Meridian comprehensive plan. Six
districts are designated which differ in the size and scale of commercial structures accommodated
in the district, the scale and mix of allowed commercial uses, and the location of the district in
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proximity to streets and highways. Allowed uses in the L-O district include restaurants with
conditional use approval.
B. Schedule of Use: Unified Development Code (UDC) 11-2B-3 lists the permitted, accessory,
conditional, and prohibited uses in the L-O zoning district. The proposed restaurant use is listed
as a conditional use in the L-O district.
C. Dimensional Standards: The dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2B-3 for the L-O
zoning district apply to development of this site.
D. Landscaping:
Street buffer landscaping shall be installed in accordance with the standards listed in UDC Table
11-2B-3 and UDC 11-3B-7C for the L-O zoning district.
Parking lot landscaping: All parking lot landscaping shall comply with the standards listed in
UDC 11-3B-8C.
E. Off-Street Parking: Off-street parking is required in accord with UDC 11-3C-6B.
F. Structure and Site Design Standards: Development of this site must comply with the design
standards in accord with UDC 11-3A-19.
IX. ANALYSIS
A. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation:
The applicant requests conditional use permit approval to develop the 0.29 acre site with a 1,550
square foot (s.f.) restaurant for Papa Muphy’s. A conditional use permit is required for a
restaurant in the L-O zoning district.
Site Plan: A site plan is included in Exhibit A.2 that shows how the site is proposed to develop
with a restaurant and associated parking.
Access: Access to the site is proposed from S. Barlett Avenue, a local street, via S. Meridian
Road.
Parking: Vehicle parking is required with development of the site. Based on the square footage
of the building (1,550 s.f.), a minimum of 3 parking spaces are required to be provided per UDC
11-3C-6B, in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-5. The site plan depicts a total of 8
spaces in accord with the aforementioned requirements.
Additionally, based on the number of vehicle parking spaces provided (8), a bicycle rack capable
of holding a minimum of one bicycle is required per UDC 11-3C-6G in accord with the standards
listed in UDC 11-3C-5C. A bicycle rack is depicted on the site plan. A detail of the bicycle rack
should be included on the site plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC)
application to ensure compliance with the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-5C.
Landscaping: Landscaping is required to be provided with development of the site in accord
with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B.
A 10-foot wide street buffer is required along S. Bartlett Avenue, a local street, as set forth in
UDC Table 11-2B-3 in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C as shown on the
site/landscape plan. A 35-foot wide street buffer was provided along S. Meridian Road and a 10-
foot wide buffer was provided along E. Edmonds Drive with development of the subdivision.
Parking lot landscaping is required in accord with the standards listed in 11-3B-8C. The street
buffers along S. Meridian Road and S. Bartlett Avenue serve as planter islands at the ends of the
row of parking.
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Trash Enclosure: A screened trash/mechanical area is depicted on the site plan on the east side
of the building. A detail of the screened area should be submitted with the Certificate of Zoning
Compliance application. The UDC (11-3B-5M) does not allow chainlink fencing, with or without
slats, to qualify as a screening material.
Hours of Operation: The application does not state what the proposed hours of operation for this
business will be. The L-O zoning district restricts hours of operation from 6 am to 10 pm.
Building Elevations: Building elevations have been submitted for the future structure as shown
in Exhibit A.3. Building materials consist of stucco with stone veneer and stucco band accents
with architectural asphalt shingles.
Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) and Design Review (DES): A CZC and DES
application is required to be submitted prior to issuance of building permits. The applicant must
comply with the design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and the guidelines contained in the
Meridian Design Manual.
Staff recommends the stone veneer shown on the middle columns on the north elevation be
extended to the roofline to match the south and west elevations and to provide a little more
modulation in the façade facing E. Edmonds Drive. Further, staff recommends architectural
elements are added to the north and east facing elevations, including but not limited to, window,
awnings and arcades, with color, texture and/or materials to mitigate blank walls adjacent to the
public streets.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed CUP with the conditions listed in Exhibit B.
X. EXHIBITS
A. Drawings
1. Vicinity/Zoning Map
2. Proposed Site/Landscape Plan (dated: 04/28/15)
3. Proposed Building Elevations (dated: 04/28/15)
B. Conditions of Approval
1. Planning Division
2. Public Works Department
3. Fire Department
4. Police Department
5. Sanitary Service Company
6. Ada County Highway District
7. Parks Department
C. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
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Exhibit A.1: Vicinity/Zoning Map
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Exhibit A.2: Site/Landscape Plan (dated: 04/28/15)
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Exhibit A.3: Building Elevations (dated: 04/28/15)
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B. Conditions of Approval
1. PLANNING DIVISION
1.1 The applicant shall comply with all previous conditions of approval associated with this site
including the provisions in the development agreement recorded as Instrument No. 113103819.
1.2 The site/landscape plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall be revised as
follows:
a. Include a detail of the bicycle rack that complies with the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-5C.
b. Include a detail of the screened area for the trash/mechanical area.
1.3 Business hours of operation in the L-O zoning district are restricted to those hours between 6 am
and 10 pm, per UDC 11-2B-3A.4.
1.4 The building elevations included in Exhibit A.3 should be revised in accord with the design
standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 to include the extension of the stone veneer on the middle
columns on the north elevation to the roofline to match the south and west elevations and to
provide a little more modulation in the façade facing E. Edmonds Drive. Further, architectural
elements are required on the north and east facing elevations, including but not limited to,
window, awnings and arcades, with color, texture and/or materials to mitigate blank walls
adjacent to the public streets.
1.5 The site/landscape plan and building elevations submitted with the Certificate of Zoning
Compliance and Design Review application shall substantially comply with those included in
Exhibit A and the conditions of approval in this report.
1.6 The applicant is required to obtain approval of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design
Review application from the Planning Division prior to submittal of a building permit application.
The site and building design shall comply with the site plan and elevations shown in Exhibit A,
the design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19, and the guidelines in the Meridian Design Manual.
1.7 The Applicant shall have a maximum of two (2) years to commence the use as permitted in
accord with the conditions of approval listed above. If the use has not begun within two (2) years
of approval, a new conditional use permit must be obtained prior to operation or a time extension
must be requested in accord with UDC 11-5B-6F.
1.8 Staff’s failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved conditional use does
not relieve the applicant of responsibility for compliance.
2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2.1 Public Works has no concerns with this application.
3. FIRE DEPARTMENT
3.1 The proposed project has no Fire Department concerns.
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
4.1 The Police Department did not submit comments on this application.
5. REPUBLIC SERVICES
5.1 Contact Bob Olson at Republic Services (208-345-1265) for coordination of trash pick-up on the
site.
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6. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT
6.1 ACHD did not submit comments on this application.
7. PARKS DEPARTMENT
7.1 The Parks Department did not submit comments on this application.
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C. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
1. Conditional Use Permit (UDC 11-5B-6E)
The Commission shall base its determination on the Conditional Use Permit request upon
the following:
a. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and m eet all the
dimensional and development regulations in the district in which the use is located.
The Commission finds that the subject property is large enough to accommodate the proposed
use and the dimensional & development regulations of the L-O zoning district (see Analysis
Section IX for more information).
b. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and
in accord with the requirements of this Title.
The Commission finds that the proposed use is consistent and harmonious with the UDC and
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation of Office for this site.
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.
The Commission finds that if the applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this
report, the proposed use should be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood
and with the existing and intended character of the 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.
The Commission finds that if the applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this
report, the proposed use will not adversely affect other property in the area.
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, and sewer.
The Commission finds the proposed use will be served by all essential public facilities and
services.
f. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional costs for public facilities and
services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
If approved, the applicant will be financing any improvements required for development. The
Commission finds there will not be excessive additional requirements at public cost and that
the proposed use will not be detrimental to the community’s economic welfare.
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.
The Commission finds the proposed use will not be detrimental to any persons, property or
the general welfare of the area.
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h. 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.
The Commission finds that there should not be any health, safety or environmental problems
associated with the proposed use. Further, the Commission finds that the proposed use will
not result in the destruction, loss or damage of any natural, scenic or historic feature of major
importance.