Culver's Drive-Through CUP-H-2015-0013CITY 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 a Conditional Use Permit for a Drive-Through Establishment
within Three Hundred Feet (300’) of another Drive-Through Establishment in a C-G Zoning
District for Culver’s Restaurant, Located at 3494 E. Tecate Lane, by Glenn Walker, Neu Design
Architecture.
Case No(s). H-2015-0013
For the Planning & Zoning Commission Hearing Date of: December 3, 2015 (Findings on
December 17, 2015)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of December 3, 2015, incorporated
by reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of December 3, 2015, incorporated
by reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of December 3,
2015, incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the hearing
date of December 3, 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
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upon the applicant, the Planning Department, the Public Works Department and any affected
party requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the conditions of approval in the attached staff report for the
hearing date of December 3, 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 December 3, 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 December 3, 2015
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STAFF REPORT
Hearing Date: December 3, 2015
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Sonya Watters, Associate City Planner
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: H-2015-0013 – Culver’s Drive-Through - CUP
I. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The applicant, Glenn Walker, NeuDesign Architecture, has applied for a conditional use permit
(CUP) for a drive-through establishment within 300 feet of another drive-through establishment in a
C-G 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 December 3, 2015. At the
public hearing, the Commission moved to approve the subject CUP request.
a. Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Glenn Walker
ii. In opposition: None
iii. Commenting: None
iv. Written testimony: Glenn Walker
v. Staff presenting application: Sonya Watters
vi. Other staff commenting on application: None
b. Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
i. None
c. Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation:
i. At the request of Staff, add a condition of approval requiring a 35-foot wide landscaped
street buffer to be installed along E. Ustick Road per UDC requirements (see #1.4h).
III. PROPOSED MOTION
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Number H-2015-
0013 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of December 3, 2015, with the following
modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.) I further move to direct Staff to prepare an
appropriate findings document to be considered at the next Planning and Zoning Commission hearing
on December 17, 2015, provided the City Council approves H-2015-0016 on December 15, 2015.
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Number H-2015-0013
as presented during the hearing on December 3, 2015, for the following reasons: (You should state
specific reasons for denial and what the applicant could do to gain your approval with another
application.)
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Continuance
I move to continue File Number H-2015-0013 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 at 3494 E. Tecate Lane, in the NW ¼ of Section 4, Township 3
North, Range 1 East
B. Owner(s):
Una Mas, LLC
1717 E. Chisholm Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
C. Applicant:
Glenn Walker, Neu Design Architecture
136 E. Idaho, Ste. 200
Meridian, ID 83642
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: November 16 and 30, 2015
C. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: November 5, 2015
D. Applicant posted notice on site by: November 22, 2015
VI. LAND USE
A. Existing Land Use(s) and Zoning: The subject property consists of vacant/undeveloped land,
zoned C-G.
B. Character of Surrounding Area and Adjacent Land Use and Zoning:
North: E. Ustick Road, retail store (Lowe’s), zoned C-G
East: Les Schwab tire store, zoned C-G
South: Vacant/undeveloped land, zoned C-G (a multi-tenant building with a drive-through is
concurrently proposed for this property)
West: Vacant/undeveloped land, 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
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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.
A development agreement modification (H-2015-0016) application is currently in process,
scheduled to be heard by City Council on December 15, 2015, to remove the requirement for
all building elevations to be in substantial conformance with those previously approved.
D. Utilities:
1. Public Works:
a. Location of sewer: Sewer service was provided to this lot with the development of the
subdivision.
b. Location of water: Water service was provided to this lot with the development of the
subdivision.
c. Issues or concerns: None
E. Physical Features:
1. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: There are no 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 “Mixed Use - Regional” on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map. 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
plan depicted in Figure 3-5 of the Comprehensive Plan.
This site is located near a major arterial intersection (Eagle Rd./Ustick Rd.) and is proposed to
develop with a 4,207 s.f. restaurant with a drive-through. The proposed use should contribute to the
variety of uses and services in this area and provide convenient dining options near shopping and
existing and future residential neighborhoods, consistent with the MU-R designation.
Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to
the proposed use (staff analysis in italics):
“Require all commercial and industrial businesses to install and maintain landscaping.”
(2.01.03B)
Parking lot and perimeter landscaping is required to be provided on the site in accord with
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the standards listed in UDC Table 11-3B-8C.
“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.
“Plan for and encourage services like health care, daycare, grocery stores and recreational
areas to be built within walking distance of residential dwellings.” (2.01.01C)
The proposed restaurant will contribute to the variety of dining options available within
walking distance of future multi-family residential uses to the south and nearby existing
residences.
“Require all new and reconstructed parking lots to provide landscaping in internal islands and
along streets.”
Planter islands are proposed in the parking area and will be landscaped in accord with the
standards listed in UDC 11-3B-8C.
“Minimize noise, odor, air pollution, and visual pollution in industrial and commercial
development adjacent to residential areas.” (3.06.01B)
The proposed drive-through is located on the north side of the building facing E. Ustick Road
and a commercial use; there are no nearby residential uses that should be affected by odors
and noise generated by the proposed use.
“Plan for a variety of commercial and retail opportunities within the Area of City Impact.”
(3.05.01J)
The proposed drive-through restaurant will contribute to the variety of services available in
the northeast portion of the City.
For the above-stated reasons, staff believes 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 (6) 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 proximity to streets and highways.
The C-G district is the largest scale and broadest mix of retail, office, service, and light
industrial uses located in close proximity to and/or with access to interstate or arterial
intersections.
B. Schedule of Use: Unified Development Code (UDC) 11-2B-2 lists the permitted,
accessory, conditional, and prohibited uses in the C-G zoning district. A drive-through
establishment is a conditional use in the C-G zoning district when located within 300 feet
of a residence, residential use, or another drive-thru establishment; and a restaurant is a
principal permitted use in the C-G district.
C. Dimensional Standards: The dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2B-3 for the C-G
zoning district apply to development of this site.
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IX. ANALYSIS
A. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation:
The applicant has submitted an application for a conditional use permit (CUP) for a drive-through
establishment for a restaurant in the C-G zoning district. A CUP is required because the proposed
drive-through is within 300 feet of an existing drive-through establishment (Idaho Central Credit
Union to the west), per UDC Table 11-2B-2.
Site Plan: A site plan is included in Exhibit A.2 that depicts how the site is proposed to develop
with a 4,207 square foot (s.f.) drive-through restaurant for Culver’s.
Also shown on the site plan on the abutting lot to the south is a 3,400+/- square foot (s.f.)
building with two tenant spaces; one 1,400 s.f. tenant space with a proposed drive-through and
one 1,997 s.f. space for a dry cleaning business. A concurrent CUP application (H-2015-0020) is
in process for the proposed drive-through.
Note: The configuration of the site shown on the site and landscape plans is based on the
proposed property boundary adjustment (File #A-2015-0038) for Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 that was
tentatively approved on October 26, 2015; final approval is required prior to submittal of a
Certificate of Zoning Compliance application for this site.
Access: Access is proposed via E. Tecate Lane, an existing private street which serves as a
backage road to E. Ustick Road; direct lot access to E. Ustick Road is prohibited. Access to
Tecate is available from Records Avenue via Ustick Road to the east. There is a north/south
driveway along the west boundary of the site on the Southeast Corner Marketplace property via
Ustick Road; however, staff is unaware if a cross-access easement exists for access to this
driveway. A cross-access easement (Inst. #105068040) is noted on the plat for Southeast Corner
Marketplace Subdivision No. 2 at the northwest corner of this site; however, no access is
proposed to the driveway in that location. A blanket cross-access easement exists between all lots
in this subdivision. A traffic impact study is not required with this application.
Parking: Based on the overall square footage of the building (4,207 s.f.), a minimum of 8 vehicle
parking spaces are required to be provided on the site per the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-6B.
A total of 57parking spaces are proposed, in excess of the UDC minimum requirements.
Regular parking stalls are required to measure 9’ x 19’; compact stalls are required to measure 9’
x 17’. There are some stalls along the east and west boundaries of the site that measure 9’ x 18’.
These stalls either need to be revised to comply with the aforementioned standard and include
wheel stops to prevent vehicle overhang; or, the adjacent landscape buffer needs to be widened to
7 feet to allow for 2 feet of vehicle overhang in accord with UDC 11-3C-5B.4.
Based on the number of vehicle parking stalls (57), a bicycle rack capable of holding a minimum
of 2 bicycles is required to be provided 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.
Landscaping: Landscaping is required to be installed on the site in accord with the standards
listed in UDC 11-3B.
The only public street that abuts this site is E. Ustick Road to the north. Street buffer landscaping
was installed along Ustick Road with development of the subdivision. Therefore, no street buffer
landscaping is required with this application. An 11-foot wide landscape buffer is depicted on the
landscape plan along E. Tecate Lane, a private street.
Parking lot landscaping is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-8C. One
tree per 35 linear feet is required to be planted in the perimeter landscape buffer along the east
boundary of the site; the landscape plan should be revised accordingly.
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Trash Enclosure: A CMU trash enclosure is depicted on the site plan at the southeast corner of
the building. The color and material of the enclosure should complement that of the restaurant
building.
Republic Services has noted that the location and/or design of the trash enclosure does not
meet their requirements for servicing the dumpster. The applicant should contact Bob
Olsen, Republic Services, (208-345-1265) to obtain approval of the trash enclosure design
and location.
Specific Use Standards: The proposed use is subject to the specific use standards listed in UDC
11-4-3-11, Drive-Through Establishment as follows:
A. All establishments providing drive-through service shall identify the stacking lane,
speaker location, and window location on the plans submitted with the Certificate of
Zoning Compliance (CZC) or the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application.
The stacking lane, speaker, and menu board locations are depicted on the site plan;
however, the window location is not identified as such. The site plan and elevations
submitted with the CZC application should depict the window location.
B. Stacking lanes shall have sufficient capacity to prevent obstruction of the public right-of-
way by patrons. The stacking lane shown on the site plan appears to have sufficient
capacity to prevent obstruction of interior drive aisles; there is no public right-of-way
adjacent to this site.
C. The stacking lane shall be a separate lane from the circulation lanes needed for access
and parking. The stacking lane shown on the site plan is separated from the drive-aisle
proposed for access to parking stalls along the east boundary of the site by a concrete
painted strip in compliance with this requirement.
D. The stacking lane shall not be located within ten feet (10’) of any residential district or
existing residence. This standard is not applicable as the proposed stacking lane is not
within 10 feet of a residential district or existing residence.
E. Any stacking lane greater than one hundred feet (100’) in length shall provide for an
escape lane. An escape land is depicted on the site plan as required.
Hours of Operation: The proposed hours of operation for the drive-through establishment are
from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Monday thru Friday and 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday. The UDC
does not restrict hours of operation in the C-G zoning district when the use doesn’t abut a
residential use or district. Therefore, staff isn’t recommending a restriction on the business hours
of operation with this application.
Sidewalk: A 5+/- foot wide attached sidewalk exists on the frontage of this site along E. Tecate
Lane. The sidewalk in front of the building should be widened to 7 feet to allow or 2 feet of
vehicle overhang; or, wheel stops should be placed within the parking stalls to prevent overhang.
A minimum 5-foot wide walkway is required to be provided from the perimeter sidewalk to
the main building entrance and shall be distinguished from the vehicular driving surface
through the use of pavers, colored or scored concrete or bricks, per UDC 11-3A-19A.4.
Building Elevations: Building elevations were submitted with this application for the proposed
structure as shown in Exhibit A.4. Building materials consist of horizontal fiber cement siding
with EIFS and stone veneer accents and blue striped canvas awnings.
The proposed building elevations are not consistent with those currently referenced in the
development agreement. A concurrent development agreement modification (MDA)
application (H-2015-0016) is in process, scheduled to be heard by City Council on December
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15, 2015, that requests removal of the requirement for compliance with the previously
approved elevations for the Una Mas development. Prior to submittal of a Certificate of
Zoning Compliance application for this site, the amended DA should be signed by the
applicant, approved by City Council and recorded. If this request is denied, revised
elevations should be submitted that comply with those included in the development
agreement. Staff is recommending approval of the MDA application as current design
standards and guidelines should ensure a higher quality of development.
The future structure is required to comply with the design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and
the Meridian Design Manual (or any updated versions thereof in effect at the time of Certificate
of Zoning Compliance application). The proposed structure appears to comply with current
design standards.
Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC): The applicant is required to submit a CZC
application for approval of the proposed use, site layout and building elevations from the
Planning Division prior to submittal of a building permit application. (See Site Plan and Building
Elevations sections above for more information.)
Design Review: The applicant is required to submit a Design Review application concurrent with
the CZC application for final approval of the site layout and building elevations. The proposed
site layout and structures are required to comply with the design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-
19 and the guidelines contained in the Meridian Design Manual (or any updated versions thereof
in effect at the time of Certificate of Zoning Compliance application).
Staff recommends approval of the proposed CUP with the conditions listed in Exhibit B.
X. EXHIBITS
A. Drawings
1. Vicinity/Zoning Map
2. Site Plan (dated: 10/5/15)
3. Landscape Plan (dated: 10/13/15)
4. Building Elevations
B. Conditions of Approval
1. Planning Department
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 Plan (dated: 10/5/15)
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Exhibit A.3: Landscape Plan (dated: 10/13/15)
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Exhibit A.4: Building Elevations
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B. Conditions of Approval
1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1.1 Development of the site shall substantially comply with the site plan and landscape plan included
in Exhibit A, the conditions of approval listed herein, and the provisions of the development
agreement (Instrument No. 106137048) and amended development agreement (H-2015-0016) if
approved.
1.2 The applicant shall comply with the specific use standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-11, Drive-
Through Establishment. The site plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance
application shall demonstrate compliance with these standards and the conditions of approval in
this report.
1.3 Obtain approval of a modification to the development agreement to remove the requirement for
all building elevations to be in substantial conformance with those previously approved with AZ-
05-061. The amended development agreement shall be recorded prior to submittal of a Certificate
of Zoning Compliance application for this site. A development agreement modification (H-2015-
0016) application is currently in process, scheduled to be heard by City Council on December 15,
2015. If this request is denied, revised elevations shall be submitted that comply with those
included in the development agreement.
1.4 The site/landscape plans included in Exhibit A shall be revised as follows (as applicable):
a. Widen the sidewalk in front of the building to 7 feet to allow for vehicle overhang; or, install
wheel stops within the parking stalls to prevent vehicle overhang in accord with UDC 11-3C-
5B.4.
b. The parking stalls along the east and west boundaries of the site that measure 9’ x 18’ either
need to be revised to comply with the dimensional requirements for 90 degree parking (9’ x 19’)
with wheel stops within the stalls to prevent vehicle overhang; or, the adjacent landscape buffer
needs to be widened to 7 feet to allow for vehicle overhang in accord with UDC 11-3C-5B.4.
c. Obtain approval from Bob Olson, Republic Services (208-345-1265) for the location and
design of the trash enclosure; depict any changes that may be required.
d. Depict the location of the drive-thru window.
e. One tree per 35 linear feet is required to be planted in the perimeter landscape buffer along
the east boundary of the site in accord with UDC 11-3B-8C.1.
f. A bicycle rack capable of holding at least 2 bicycles is required and shall comply with the
standards listed in UDC 11-3C-5C; a detail of the rack shall be included on the plan.
g. Depict a minimum 5-foot wide walkway from the perimeter sidewalk to the main building
entrance; the walkway shall be distinguished from the vehicular driving surface through the use
of pavers, colored or scored concrete or bricks, per UDC 11-3A-19A.4.
h. Construct a 35-foot wide landscape buffer along E. Ustick Road per UDC Table 11-2B-3 in
accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C.
1.5 The applicant shall obtain final approval of the property boundary adjustment (File #A-2015-
0038) application prior to submittal of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance/Design Review
application for this site.
1.6 The applicant is required to submit a Certificate of Zoning Compliance application for approval
of the proposed use and site layout from the Planning Division prior to submittal of a building
permit application.
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1.7 The applicant shall submit a Design Review application concurrent with the Certificate of Zoning
Compliance application for approval of the site layout and building elevations. The proposed site
layout and structures are required to comply with the design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19
and the guidelines contained in the Meridian Design Manual (or any updated versions thereof in
effect at the time of application).
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.
1.9 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.
1.10 The applicant shall complete all required improvements prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy. It is unlawful to use or occupy any building or structure until the Building Official
has issued a Certificate of Occupancy.
2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2.1 Public Works has no concerns with this application.
3. FIRE DEPARTMENT
3.1 The Fire Department has no comments on this application.
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
4.1 The Police Department has no concerns with this application.
5. REPUBLIC SERVICES
5.1 The applicant shall coordinate with Bob Olson, Republic Services, on the location and
design of the trash enclosure.
6. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT
A staff report has not yet been received from ACHD for this project.
7. PARKS DEPARTMENT
7.1 The Parks Department has no concerns with 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 meet 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 C-G district as required by the
UDC (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 MU-R for this site if designed in
accord with the conditions listed in Exhibit B.
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,
with the existing and intended character of the area, and with other existing and future uses in
the C-G zoning district.
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 that sanitary sewer, domestic water, refuse disposal, and irrigation are
currently provided to the subject property. The Commission finds that the proposed use will
be served adequately by all of the public facilities and services listed above.
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.
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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.
Although the proposed use will likely produce traffic, noise and odors, the Commission finds
it will not be excessive and will not be detrimental to any persons, property or the general
welfare of the area.
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.