Verraso CUP-15-012CITY 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 Multi-Family Development in the C-
G Zoning District for Verraso, by Chad Olsen.
Case No(s). CUP-15-012
For the Planning & Zoning Commission Hearing Date of: July 2, 2015 (Findings on July 16, 2015)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of July 2, 2015, incorporated by
reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of July 2, 2015, incorporated by
reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of July 2, 2015,
incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the hearing
date of July 2, 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 Department, the Public Works 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 July 2, 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 a conditional use permit is hereby approved in accord with the
conditions of approval in the staff report for the hearing date of July 2, 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 July 2, 2015
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STAFF REPORT
HEARING DATE: July 2, 2015
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Sonya Watters, Associate City Planner
208-884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: CUP-15-012 – Verraso
I. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The applicant, Chad Olsen, has applied for a conditional use permit (CUP) for a multi-family
development consisting of 31 dwelling units on 2.75 acres of land in the C-G zoning district, as
required by UDC Table 11-2B-2. See Section VIII, Analysis, for more information.
II. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed CUP application with the conditions of approval 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 July 2, 2015. At the public
hearing, the Commission moved to approve the subject CUP request.
a. Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Chad Olsen
ii. In opposition: None
iii. Commenting: None
iv. Written testimony: Chad Olsen
v. Staff presenting application: Sonya Watters
vi. Other staff commenting on application: None
b. Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
i. The provision of fencing along the west boundary of the site adjacent to the Norco
parking lot.
c. Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation:
i. Include a condition requiring a 6-foot tall vinyl fence along the west property boundary
adjacent to the Norco property (see condition #1.1.4).
ii. Include a condition requiring a cross-access easement to be provided to the property to
the south in accord with UDC 11-3A-3; the applicant should work with the property
owner to the south in determining the location for the cross-access easement (see
condition #1.1.12).
iii. Remove condition #2.1 which requires main line extensions in Modelo & the private
driveway; applicant is currently working w/PW on main sizing & routing.
iv. Remove conditions #1.1.9, 3.1, and 4.11 which require a private street for access to the
dwellings along the southern boundary of the site; require directional address signs off
of N. Records Avenue for all units (see condition #1.1.13);
v. Revise #1.1.10a to allow 2 mailboxes to be located in a safer area off of Records for the
units on each side of the development rather than a central mailbox location accessed
via Records Ave.;
vi. Modify #1.1.11b to reflect the provision of 13,906 s.f. of common open space in accord
w/UDC standards.
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III. PROPOSED MOTION
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Number CUP-15-
012 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of July 2, 2015, with the following
modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.) I further recommend Staff to prepare Findings of
Fact and Conclusions of Law & Order for the hearing date of July 16, 2015.
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Number CUP-15-012,
as presented during the hearing on July 2, 2015, for the following reasons: (You should state specific
reasons for denial.)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number CUP-15-012 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 subject property is located south of E. Ustick Road on the west side of N. Records Way, in
the northwest ¼ of Section 4, Township 3 North, Range 1 East.
B. Applicant:
Chad Olsen
12790 W. Telemark Street
Boise, ID 83713
C. Owner:
Una Mas, LLC
1717 E. Chisholm Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
D. Representative:
Same as applicant
E. 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 which requires a public hearing before the
Planning & Zoning Commission, consistent with Meridian City Code Title 11, Chapter 5.
B. Newspaper notifications published on: June 15 and 29, 2015
C. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: June 11, 2015
D. Applicant posted notice on site by: June 18, 2015
VI. LAND USE
A. Existing Land Use(s) & Zoning: This site consists of vacant/undeveloped land, zoned C-G.
B. Character of Surrounding Area and Adjacent Land Use and Zoning:
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North: Vacant/undeveloped land, zoned C-G
South: Vacant/undeveloped land, zoned C-G
East: Single-family rural residential properties, zoned RUT in Ada County
West: Commercial development (Norco), zoned C-G
C. History of Previous Actions:
The subject property was annexed (AZ-05-061, Ord. #06-1251) in 2005 with a C-G zoning
district. A development agreement was recorded as a provision of annexation (Instrument No.
106137048).
A preliminary plat (PP-08-007) was approved in 2008 for Una Mas Subdivision. A private
street (PS-08-006) application was also approved for two private streets within the
development, which included Modelo Lane that runs along the north boundary of this site.
A final plat (FP-09-002) was approved in 2009 for Una Mas Subdivision and was later
recorded in 2011 (Bk. 103, Pg. 13894). The subject property was included in the plat as Lots
18-21, Block 1. A modification to the final plat (MFP-11-002) was approved in 2011, which
allowed a right-in/right-out access via N. Records Ave. for Lot 1 and others as approved
specifically by the City and ACHD.
D. Utilities:
Location of sewer: A sanitary sewer main intended to serve the subject site exists directly to the
east in N. Records Avenue.
Location of water: Water mains intended to serve the subject site exists directly to the east in N.
Records Avenue, and to the west in the Norco parcel.
Issues or concerns: Applicant shall be required to install sanitary sewer and water mains in E.
Modelo Lane, and the yet unnamed Private Drive along the south boundary.
The water mains shall tie into the existing mains to the east and west.
E. Physical Features:
1. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: The Milk Lateral runs along the south and west boundaries of the
site and has been piped.
2. Hazards: Staff is unaware of any hazards that may exist on this site.
3. Flood Plain: This property does not lie within the floodplain or flood way.
VII. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS
This site is designated Mixed Use – Regional (MU-R) on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map (FLUM).
The purpose of this designation is to provide a mix of employment, retail, and residential dwellings
and public uses near major arterial intersections. The intent is to integrate a variety of uses together,
including residential, and to avoid predominantly single use developments such as a regional retail
center with only restaurants and other commercial uses. Developments should be anchored by uses
that have a regional draw with the appropriate supporting uses. Fox example, an employment center
should have support retail uses; a retail center should have supporting residential uses as well as
support retail uses; a retail center should have supporting residential uses as well as supportive
neighborhood and community services. The standards for the MU-R designation provide an incentive
for larger public and quasi-public uses where they provide a meaningful and appropriate mix to the
developments. The developments are encouraged to be designed according to the conceptual MU-R
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plan depicted in Figure 3-5 of the Comprehensive Plan.
This site is proposed to develop with medium high-density residential uses at a gross density of 11.3
dwelling units per acre (d.u./acre). The proposed development consists of 31 dwelling units and a
leasing office constructed in sets of two attached units on 2.75 acres of land. The proposed use should
contribute to the mix of housing opportunities in this area adjacent to retail, employment and
restaurant uses near a major intersection (Eagle & Ustick Roads), consistent with the plan for MU-R
designated areas.
Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to
the proposed use (staff analysis in italics):
“Provide for a wide diversity of housing types (single-family, modular, mobile homes and
multi-family arrangements) and choices between ownership and rental dwelling units for all
income groups in a variety of locations suitable for residential development.” (3.07.03B, pg. 56)
The future development consists of essentially single-family attached units in groups of two
constructed as a multi-family development with a shared common area and amenities. However,
the units are not on individual lots so it is a multi-family project. The residential dwellings, which
all contain 3 bedrooms, should contribute to the variety of rental options available within the
City.
“Permit new development only where urban services can be reasonably provided at the time
of final approval and development is contiguous to the City.” (3.01.01F, pg. 45)
City services will be provided and extended with development of this site.
“Require appropriate landscaping and buffers along transportation corridor (setback,
vegetation, low walls, berms, etc.)
A 20-foot wide landscaped street buffer is required along N. Records Avenue, a collector street,
as proposed.
“Protect existing residential properties from incompatible land use development on adjacent
parcels.” (3.06.01F, pg. 53)
The proposed residential units should be compatible with existing rural residential properties to
the east across N. Records Avenue; there is existing and future commercial (C-G allowed) uses to
the west, north and south.
“Restrict private curb cuts and access points on collectors and arterial streets.” (3.06.02D)
The applicant proposes one new access via N. Records Avenue, a collector street, along the
southern boundary of the site for access to the units proposed on the south side of the mew. Staff
recommends this driveway be constructed as a private street for addressing purposes.
“Require pedestrian access in all new development to link subdivisions together and promote
neighborhood connectivity.” (3.07.02C)
There are pedestrian pathways depicted on the site plan through the mew for access to each unit
and connection to the sidewalk along N. Records Avenue.
“Locate high-density development, where possible, near open space corridors or other
permanent major open space and park facilities, Old Town, and near major access thoroughfares.”
(3.07.02, pg. 55)
The proposed medium high-density development is located near major access thoroughfares [N.
Eagle Road (State Highway 55) and E. Ustick Road (arterial street)] and is within walking
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distance of Kleiner Park, a 60 acre City park, and The Village at Meridian shopping center to the
south.
VIII. ANALYSIS
A. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP): A conditional use permit is requested for a multi-family
development in the C-G zoning district in accord with UDC Table 11-2B-2.
The development is proposed to consist of thirty one 3-bedroom residential dwellings and a
leasing office on 2.75 acres of land. The residences will be constructed as attached units in sets of
2 with shared common area and amenities.
The subject property consists of 4 building lots in Una Mas Subdivision (Lots 18-21, Block 1).
Because the property is zoned commercially, there are no easements along internal lot lines that
need to be vacated; there are easements along the perimeter of the lots that should not interfere
with development except for what appears to be an easement for the Milk Lateral along the
southern boundary of this site. No structures should encroach within this easement.
Specific Use Standards: The specific use standards for multi-family developments listed in UDC
11-4-3-27 apply to development of this site as follows:
A minimum of 80 square feet (s.f.) of private useable open space is required to be
provided for each unit. Floor plans were submitted that depict a 4.5-foot wide x 18-foot
long private patio for each unit which demonstrates compliance with this requirement.
Development with 20 units or more are required to provide a property management
office, maintenance storage area, central mailbox location (including provisions for
parcel mail) that provides safe pedestrian and/or vehicular access, and a directory and
map of the development at an entrance or convenient location for those entering the
development. The property management and leasing office and maintenance storage
area is located within building A-101 as depicted on the landscape plan. A central
mailbox location is depicted on the site plan along N. Records Avenue at the northeast
corner of the site; Staff recommends the mailbox location is moved to a safer location
off of the collector street. A directory and map of the development is required to be
provided and should be depicted on the plans submitted with the Certificate of Zoning
Compliance application.
At a minimum, 350 s.f. of outdoor common open space is required for each unit
containing more than 1,200 s.f. of living area. All of the proposed units (31) contain over
1,700 square feet of living area; therefore, a minimum of 10,850 square feet of common
open space is required in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-27C. The
applicant proposes 13,906 s.f. of qualified open space consisting of the courtyard (mew)
and the grass-crete area on the west side of the development. The mew is proposed to be
separated and screened from the street buffer and Records Avenue by a 5 -foot tall wall;
the wall will have a wrought iron gate on the west end for an open view of the courtyard
and pedestrian access gates on the east end on either side of the wall. The common are is
proposed to be constructed concurrently with the adjacent dwellings.
For multi-family developments between 20 and 75 units, three (3) amenities are required
to be provided with at least one from each category listed in UDC 11-4-3-27D.1. A total
of 31 units are proposed, which requires a minimum of 3 amenities to be provided. The
applicant proposes a clubhouse/meeting area within the office (Building #A-101) with a
veranda, and walkways through the mew with fountains, which qualify as quality of life,
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open space and recreation amenities. These items shall be depicted on the plans
submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application.
The architectural character of the structures shall comply with UDC 11-4-3-27E. The
proposed elevations provide articulation and variety through varying roof planes,
windows, and offset walls. The main entrances to the units are designed as a focal point
with overhead weather protection. A variety of sloped roof forms are proposed for
interest from the street. Exterior building materials are proposed to consist primarily of
stucco with cement board siding accents and metal or composition shingle roofing which
conveys permanence and durability. The facades of the structures facing the mew
incorporate a lot of windows. Overall, the architectural character of the proposed
structures complies with UDC 11-4-3-27E.
All roof and wall mounted mechanical, electrical, communications and service
equipment should be screened from public view from the adjacent public streets and
properties. The design of all structures on the site are subject to the design standards
listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and the guidelines contained in the Meridian Design Manual
and will be reviewed with the Design Review application(s).
Landscaping is required to comply with UDC 11-4-3-27-F. All street facing
elevations shall have landscaping along their foundations as follows: the landscaped
area shall be at least 3-feet wide and have an evergreen shrub with a minimum
mature height of 24 inches for every 3 linear feet of foundation. The remainder of
the area shall be landscaped with ground cover plans. Landscaping is required in
accord with this requirement and shall be depicted on the landscape plan submitted with
the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application.
The development is required to record legally binding documents that state the
maintenance and ownership responsibilities for the management of the
development, including, but not limited to, structures, parking, common areas, and
other development features. The applicant shall submit documentation of compliance
with this requirement with submittal of the Certificate of Zoning Compliance.
Dimensional Standards: The proposed development is required to comply with the dimensional
standards of the C-G zoning district listed in UDC Table 11-2B-3 and for multi-family
developments listed in 11-4-3-27. The setbacks for the C-G district are 0; however, the 20-foot
required street buffer along Records Way will serve as a setback on the east side of the
development. UDC 11-4-3-27B.1 requires a minimum building setback of 10 feet unless a greater
setback is otherwise required. Staff has reviewed the proposed site plan and found it in
compliance with the aforementioned standards.
Access: Access is depicted on the site plan to each structure on the north side of the mew from
Modelo Lane, a private street, via N. Records Avenue along the east boundary of the site; a
driveway is proposed for access to each structure along the south side of the mew via N. Records
Avenue. For addressing purposes, staff recommends the driveway is constructed as a
private street. Grass-crete is proposed along the west side of the development for emergency
access (to “connect” Modelo and the driveway/private street).
The development agreement contains a provision that requires, “The applicant shall work with
ACHD to determine if a public frontage road shall be provided at the southern boundary of the
site. One half of a 42’ public roadway design for a frontage/backage road shall be reserved at this
site until such a time as ACHD staff provides a written statement refusing the reserved area.”
Staff contacted ACHD in regard to this provision and they do not have any interest in extending a
public street along the south boundary of this site.
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Note: As part of ACHD’s approvals for The Village at Meridian project, the developer
(CenterCal) was required to construct Records Avenue from E. River Valley Street to its current
terminus at the south boundary of this site with development of Phase III.
Parking: The UDC requires off-street vehicle parking to be provided on the site in accord with
the standards listed in Table 11-3C-6 for multi-family developments and 11-3C-6B for
commercial (office) uses. Based on these standards, a total of 31 covered and 34 uncovered
spaces are required. Two-bay garages with associated 2-space parking pads are proposed for each
of the units and the office; parking pads should be 20 feet by 20 feet in size. The proposed site
plan complies with UDC standards for parking.
One bicycle parking space is required to be provided for every 25 proposed vehicle spaces per
UDC 11-3C-6G. Based on a total of 128 proposed parking spaces, a minimum of 5 bicycle
parking spaces should be provided for the development. There are no bicycle parking facilities
depicted on the site plan. Therefore, Staff recommends that bicycle parking facilities be provided
in accord with UDC requirements.
Multi-Use Pathway: There is not a multi-use pathway designated on this site in the Master
Pathways Plan.
Landscaping: A minimum 20-foot wide landscaped street buffer is required along N. Records
Avenue, a collector street, in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C as proposed.
Common Open Space & Site Amenities: Because this site is below 5 acres in size, the open
space and site amenity requirements listed in UDC 11-3G-3 are not applicable. However,
common open space and site amenities are required per the specific use standards listed in UDC
11-4-3-27 as noted above.
Sidewalks/Pathways: A five-foot wide detached sidewalk exists on this site along N. Records
Avenue in accord with UDC 11-3A-17. A pathway is proposed within the mew for pedestrian
access to each of the units. Staff recommends a minimum 5-foot wide sidewalk is constructed on
this site along Modelo Lane and along the private street (currently shown as a driveway)
recommended by staff along the south boundary of the site.
Lighting: Lighting is proposed within the planters in the courtyard/mew. All lighting shall
comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-11 and shall be designed so as not to trespass
beyond the courtyard area and become a nuisance to adjacent dwellings.
Fencing: All fencing constructed on the site is required to comply with the standards listed in
UDC 11-3A-7. Fencing is not depicted on the plans.
Waterways: The Milk Lateral runs along the south and west boundaries of this site and has been
piped.
Building Elevations: Conceptual elevations were submitted for each of the structures as well as a
detailed plan showing the location of each structure that demonstrates variety in form within the
development; four different styles of structures are proposed as shown in Exhibit A.4.
Construction materials for the structures are proposed to consist primarily of stucco with cement
board siding and metal or composition shingle roofing. Because 3 out of the 4 elevation types
only depict stucco, staff recommends all structures incorporate a minimum of 2 different material
types along with stone or brick accents on the street facing elevations to enhance design and
variety. A cohesive color scheme featuring a minimum of two field colors: a trim color and a
front door color with coinciding garage door colors should be used. Pre-fabricated steel panels
should only be used as an accent material.
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Final design of the multi-family structures will be required to comply with the design standards
listed in UDC 11-3A-19, the guidelines contained in the Meridian Design Manual for residential
developments (pgs. 119-139), and the conditions in Exhibit B of this report.
Note: The development agreement for Una Mas Subdivision contains a provision that requires
the following, “That the applicant shall submit an application for design review with each
building Certificate of Zoning Compliance. The elevations shall be in substantial conformance to
the elevations presented at the April 4, 2006 hearing. These elevations shall have similar
modulation and treatments to the elevations presented to Council as determined by the Planning
Director. Staff is unable to locate a copy of the elevations referenced above as they are not
included in the development agreement and aren’t included in the archive files for this project.
Therefore, staff has determined that these structures will only be subject to the design review
standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and the guidelines listed in the Meridian Design Manual,
unless the aforementioned elevations are located in which they shall take precedence.
Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC): A CZC application is required to be submitted for
approval of the new use and to ensure that all construction complies with the provisions of the
UDC and the conditions contained in this report listed in Exhibit B. For multi-family projects,
one or multiple CZC’s can be submitted.
Design Review (DES): An Administrative Design Review application is required to be submitted
for approval of the proposed structures, per UDC 11-5B-8. Development shall comply with the
design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and the design guidelines listed in the Meridian Design
Manual.
The DES and CZC application(s) may be submitted concurrently.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed CUP with the conditions included in Exhibit B.
IX. EXHIBITS
A. Drawings/Other
1. Vicinity/Zoning Map
2. Proposed Site Plan (dated: May 18, 2015)
3. Proposed Landscape Plan
4. Proposed Building Elevations & Floor Plans
B. Agency & Department Comments/Conditions
C. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
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Exhibit A.1: Vicinity/Zoning Map
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Exhibit A.2: Proposed Site Plan (dated: May 18, 2015)
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Exhibit A.3: Proposed Landscape Plan
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Exhibit A.4: Proposed Building Elevations & Floor Plans
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B. Agency & Department Comments/Conditions
1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1.1 Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1.1.1 Development of the site shall substantially comply with the site plan, landscape plan, and
building elevations and materials included in Exhibit A, the conditions of approval listed herein,
the provisions of the development agreement (Instrument No. 106137048).
1.1.2 Exterior building materials shall include a minimum of 2 different material types; additionally,
stone or brick accents shall be included on street facing elevations to enhance design and variety.
A cohesive color scheme featuring a minimum of two field colors: a trim color and a front door
color with coinciding garage door colors should be used. Pre-fabricated steel panels should only
be used as an accent material unless otherwise approved through alternative compliance (see
UDC 11-5B-5). The architectural character of the proposed structures shall comply with the
standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-27E and 11-3A-19, and the guidelines contained in the Meridian
Design Manual (see pages 119-139).
1.1.3 The developer shall comply with the specific use standards for multi-family developments listed
in UDC 11-4-3-27.
1.1.4 A 6-foot tall vinyl fence is required to be constructed along the west boundary of the site. Any
fencing constructed on the site shall be consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7
and 11-3A-6B.
1.1.5 The applicant shall provide amenities as proposed with this application in accord with UDC 11-
3G-3, including a clubhouse/meeting area within the office structure with a veranda, a
courtyard/plaza (mew) with pedestrian walkways through the center to each unit, and fountains.
The site/landscape plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application shall
depict these amenities.
The office/dwelling with the clubhouse/meeting area and veranda shall be constructed prior to
issuance of the first occupancy permit within the development. The courtyard/plaza (mew) shall
be constructed concurrently with the adjacent dwellings.
1.1.6 Low pressure sodium lighting shall be prohibited as an exterior lighting source on the site.
1.1.7 The applicant shall record legally binding documents that state the maintenance and ownership
responsibilities for the management of the development, including, but not limited to, structures,
parking, common areas, and other development features in accord with UDC 11-4-3-27G.
Documentation of compliance with this requirement shall be with submitted with the first
Certificate of Zoning Compliance application.
1.1.8 Off-street vehicle parking shall be provided on the site in accord with UDC Table 11 -3C-6 for
multi-family dwellings as proposed on the site plan included in Exhibit A.
1.1. 9 A private street is required for access to the units on the south side of the development area.
Private streets are required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3F-4. A private street
application shall be submitted prior to or concurrent with the first Certificate of Zoning
Compliance application.
1.1.10 The site plan submitted with the first Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall include the
following:
a. A Two central mailbox locations (including provisions for parcel mail) shall be provided for
each row of units on each side of the mew that provides safe pedestrian and/or vehicular
access;
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b. A directory and map of the development at an entrance or convenient location for those
entering the development;
c. Depict the easement for the Milk Lateral along the south and west boundaries of the site; no
structures should encroach within this easement. The easement depicted on the Una Mas plat
may have been vacated and a new easement may have been recorded with the piping of the
lateral.
e. All roof and wall mounted mechanical, electrical, communications and service equipment
shall be screened from public view from the adjacent public streets and properties.
f. A bicycle rack(s) capable of holding a minimum of 5 bicycles is required to be provided on
the site per UDC 11-3C-6G in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-5C.
g. A minimum 5-foot wide sidewalk shall be constructed on this site along Modelo Lane and
along the private street required for access to the southern units. A minimum 5 -foot wide
landscape buffer shall also be required along the south side of the private street along the
southern boundary of the site.
h. Revise the qualified open space calculations noted on the plan in accord with UDC 11-4-3-
27C.
i. Lighting shall be depicted within the mew/courtyard within the planters as proposed and shall
comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-11. The lighting shall be designed so as not
to trespass beyond the courtyard area and become a nuisance to adjacent dwellings.
1.1.11 The landscape plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application(s) shall
include the following:
a. All street facing elevations shall have landscaping along their foundations as follows: the
landscaped area shall be at least 3-feet wide and have an evergreen shrub with a minimum
mature height of 24 inches for every 3 linear feet of foundation. The remainder of the area
shall be landscaped with ground cover plans (UDC 11-4-3-27F).
b. A minimum of 10,850 13,906 square feet of common open space is required to be provided in
accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-27C as shown on the site plan. The site plan
included in Exhibit A depicts 8,778 s.f. of qualified open space consisting of the courtyard
(mew); an additional 2,072 s.f. is required to be provided.
c. A minimum 5-foot wide sidewalk shall be constructed on this site along Modelo Lane and
along the private street required for access to the southern units. A minimum 5 -foot wide
landscape buffer shall also be required along the south side of the private street along the
southern boundary of the site.
d. Lawn or other vegetative groundcover is required within the street buffer along N. Records
Avenue in accord with UDC 11-3B-7C and through the common area (include symbol).
1.1.12 A cross-access easement shall be provided to the property to the south (Parcel #S1104233710) in
accord with UDC 11-3A-3; the applicant shall work with the property owner to the south in
determining the location for the cross-access easement.
1.1.13 Directional address signs shall be provided off of N. Records Avenue for all of the units within
this development.
1.2 General Conditions of Approval
1.2.1 Comply with all bulk, use, and development standards of the applicable district listed in UDC
Chapter 2 District regulations.
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1.2.2 Comply with the provisions for irrigation ditches, laterals, canals and/or drainage courses, as set
forth in UDC 11-3A-6.
1.2.3 Install lighting consistent with the provisions as set forth in UDC 11-3A-11.
1.2.4 Provide a pressurized irrigation system consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11 -3A-
15, UDC 11-3B-6 and MCC 9-1-28.
1.2.5 Comply with the sidewalk standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-17.
1.2.6 Install all utilities consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-21 and 11-3B-5J.
1.2.7 Construct all off-street parking areas consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-5I,
11-3B-8C, and Chapter 3 Article C.
1.2.8 Construct the required landscape buffers consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-
7C (streets).
1.2.9 Construct storm water integration facilities that meet the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-
11C.
1.2.10 Protect any existing trees on the subject property that are greater than four-inch caliper and/or
mitigate for the loss of such trees as set forth in UDC 11-3B-10.
1.2.11 Bicycle parking spaces shall be consistent with the design standards set forth in UDC 11-3C-5C.
1.2.12 Comply with the outdoor service and equipment area standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-12.
1.2.13 Construct all required landscape areas used for storm water integration consistent with the
standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-11C.
1.2.14 Comply with the structure and site design standards, as set forth in UDC 11-3A-19 and the
guidelines set forth in the City of Meridian Design Manual.
1.2.15 Comply with all provisions of UDC 11-3A-3 with regard to maintaining the clear vision triangle.
1.3 Ongoing Conditions of Approval
1.3.1 The conditional use may only be transferred or modified consistent with the provisions as set
forth in UDC 11-5B-6G. The applicant shall contact Planning Division staff regarding any
proposed modification and/or transfer of ownership.
1.3.2 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.
1.4 Process Conditions of Approval
1.4.1 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.
1.4.2 The conditional use approval shall be null and void if the applicant fails to 1) commence the use
within two years as set forth in UDC 11-5B-6F1 or 2) gain approval of a time extension as set
forth in UDC 11-5B-6F4.
1.4.3 The applicant shall submit and obtain approval of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance application
and Design Review from the Planning Department, prior to submittal of building permit
application(s).
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2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2.1 SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
2.1.1 Applicant shall be required to install sanitary sewer and water mains in E. Modelo Lane, and the
yet unnamed Private Drive along the south boundary. The water mains shall tie into the existing
mains to the east and west. Each building shall be metered separately on the water system.
2.1.2 A street light plan will need to be included in the civil construction plans. Street light plan
requirements are listed in section 6-5 of the Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. A copy
of the standards can be found at http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272.
Specifically, the Street Light Plan will need to include Type 1 street lights along Records Road
adjacent to the intersection of Modelo Lane and the drive on the southern end of the property.
Type 2 lighting will be required along Modelo Lane. A metered service Cabinet will need to be
installed to provide power to the lights, or the lights can be connected to the existing street
lighting circuit in front of Les Schwab. Lighting Conduit will need to be extended to the southern
property line.
2.2 General Conditions of Approval
2.2.1 Applicant shall coordinate water and sewer main size and routing with the Public Works
Department, and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to provide
service outside of a public right-of-way. 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.
2.2.2 Per Meridian City Code (MCC), the applicant shall be responsible to install sewer and water
mains to and through this development. Applicant may be eligible for a reimbursement
agreement for infrastructure enhancement per MCC 8-6-5.
2.2.3 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 be dedicated using the City of
Meridian’s standard forms. Applicant shall 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. All easements must be
submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to development plan approval.
2.2.4 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 shall be required to use any existing surface or
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
prior to receiving development plan approval.
2.2.5 All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting,
crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per UDC
11-3A-6. In performing such work, the applicant shall comply with Idaho Code 42-1207 and any
other applicable law or regulation.
2.2.6 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
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purposes such as landscape irrigation if approved by Idaho Department of Water Resources
Contact Robert B. Whitney at (208)334-2190.
2.2.7 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.
2.2.8 Street signs are to be in place, sanitary sewer and water system shall be approved and activated,
and acceptable roadway access shall be in place, prior to applying for building permits.
2.2.9 All development improvements, including but not limited to sewer and water, fencing, micro-
paths, pressurized irrigation and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining
certificates of occupancy.
2.2.10 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.
2.2.11 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.
2.2.12 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting
that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
2.2.13 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
2.2.14 All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-12-3H.
2.2.15 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.
2.2.16 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.
2.2.17 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.
2.2.18 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.
2.2.19 100 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 light plan requirements are listed in section 6-5 of the Improvement Standards for Street
Lighting. A copy of the standards can be found on the city of meridian Public Works
Department’s website at http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272. The
contractor’s work and materials shall conform to the ISPWC and the City of Meridian
Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC.
2.2.20 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, water and reuse infrastructure for
duration of two years. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by the
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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 887-221.
3. POLICE DEPARTMENT
3.1 A private street is required for addressing purposes of the lots on the south side of the mew.
4. FIRE DEPARTMENT
4.1 Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department in
accordance with International Fire Code Section (IFC) 508.5.4 as follows:
a. Fire hydrants shall have the 4 ½” outlet face the main street or parking lot drive aisle.
b. Fire hydrants shall not face a street which does not have addresses on it.
c. Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works specifications.
d. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on corners when spacing permits.
e. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10’.
f. Fire hydrants shall be placed 18” above finished grade to the center of the 4 ½” outlets.
g. Fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of IFC Section 509.5.
h. Show all proposed or existing hydrants for all new construction or additions to existing
buildings within 1,000 feet of the project.
4.2 All entrances, internal roads, drive aisles, and alleys shall have a turning radius of 28’ inside and
48’ outside, per International Fire Code Section 503.2.4.
4.3 Private Alleys and Fire Lanes shall have a 20’ wide improved surface capable of supporting an
imposed load of 75,000 lbs. All roadways shall be marked in accordance with Appendix D
Section D103.6 Signs.
4.4 Provide signage (“No Parking Fire Lane”) for all fire lanes in accordance with International Fire
Code Sections 503.4 & D103.6.
4.5 Ensure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of combustible vegetation as set forth
in International Fire Code Section 304.1.2.
4.6 Fire lanes, streets, and structures (including the canopy height of mature trees) shall have a
vertical clearance of 13’6 as set forth in International Fire Code Section 503.2.1.
4.7 Operational fire hydrants, temporary or permanent street signs, and access roads with an all weather
surface are required to be installed before combustible construction material is brought onto the site,
as set forth in International Fire Code Section (IFC) 501.4 and Meridian amendment to IFC 10-4-2J.
4.8 Maintain a separation of 5’ from the building to the dumpster enclosure as set forth in International
Fire Code Section 304.3.3.
4.9 The applicant shall work with Public Works and Planning Department staff to provide an address
identification plan and a sign which meets the requirements of the City of Meridian sign ordinance
and is placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the
property, as set forth in International Fire Code Section 505.1.
4.10 All R-2 occupancies with 3 or more units shall be required to be fire sprinkled as set forth in
International Fire Code Section 903.2.8.
4.11 A private street is required for addressing purposes of the lots on the south side of the mew.
5. REPUBLIC SERVICES
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5.1 Republic Services has no comment at this time on this development.
6. PARKS DEPARTMENT
6.1 The Parks Department has no concerns with this development.
7. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT
ACHD has reviewed this application and has determined that there are no improvements
required to the adjacent streets.
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C. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:
The Commission and Council shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each proposed
conditional use in terms of the following, and may approve a conditional use permit if they shall find
evidence presented at the hearing(s) is adequate to establish:
1. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the dimensional
and development regulations in the district in which the use is located.
The Commission finds that if the site is designed in accord with the site plan in Exhibit A and the
conditions of approval in Exhibit B, the site will be large enough to accommodate the proposed
use and meet the dimensional and development regulations of the C-G zoning district and the
specific use standards for multi-family developments.
2. 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 multi-family development in the C-G zone meets the
objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and UDC.
3. 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 the general design, construction, operation and maintenance of the
multi-family development will be compatible with other residential and commercial uses in the
general neighborhood and with the existing and intended character of the vicinity and will not
adversely change the character of the area.
4. 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 the proposed development should not adversely affect other property
in the vicinity if the applicant complies with all conditions of approval listed in Exhibit B of this
staff report and constructs all improvements and operates the use in accordance with the UDC
standards.
5. 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 that sanitary sewer, domestic water and irrigation can be made available to
the subject property. Please refer to comments prepared by the Public Works Department, Fire
Department, Police Department and other agencies.
6. 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.
The Commission finds that the applicant will pay to extend the sanitary sewer and water mains
into the site. No additional capital facility costs are expected from the City. The applicant and/or
future property owners will be required to pay impact fees.
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7. 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 that the proposed development will not involve uses that will create
nuisances that would be detrimental to the general welfare of the surrounding area.
The Commission recognizes the fact that traffic and noise will increase with the approval of this
development; however, whenever undeveloped property is developed the amount of traffic
generation does increase.
8. 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 the proposed development will not result in the destruction, loss or
damage of any natural feature(s) of major importance.