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2009-662 Master Pathway Text CPA 09-001• CITY OF MERIDIAN BY THE CITY COUNCIL: AOA COUNTY RECORDER J. DAVID NAVARRO AMOUNT .00 4 BOISE IDAHO 10114109 12:66 PM DEPUTY Use Ban RECORDED—REQUEST OF 109117133 ft of Meridian RESOLUTION NO. OR — CP (0 D, BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE MERIDIAN MASTER PATHWAY PLAN AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have the authority pursuant to I.C. § 50-302 to establish resolutions not inconsistent with the laws of the state of Idaho as may be expedient, in addition to the special powers therein granted, to maintain the peace, good government and welfare of the corporation and its trade, commerce and industry; and WHEREAS, the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan was adopted in August in 2002 as resolution 02-3 82; and, WHEREAS, the Meridian Master Pathway Plan was adopted by the City Council in July 2007; and, WHEREAS, the intent of this Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is to maintain consistency between the Comprehensive Plan and the Meridian Master Pathway Plan by referencing the Meridian Master Pathway Plan into the Comprehensive Plan. WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have provided all the requisite notices, held the necessary hearings, and received the required information necessary to make a final decision as required by the Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act to amend the adopted comprehensive plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Pursuant to Idaho Code §67-6509, the Mayor and City Council hereby amend the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan as recommended by the Meridian Planning Department as follows: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT — MASTER PATHWAY PLAN — TEXT — CPA 09-001 Page 1 of 4 Page 39, Goal I, Actions: 2. 1deff6fyfeasible iter -e meeted greenbelt —areas —aleffg-waterways, railroad, ewe. Implement the Meridian Pathways Master Plan. 4. Dovelep and maintain Ensure long-term maintenance of greenbelts along waterways either directly by the City Parks and Recreation Department or through partnerships with neighborhood associations, homeowners associations and other community groups. Page 54: Replace map and explanation with revised network map from Page 4-3 in the Master Pathways Plan. Page 55: Figure VI -3. Or Street Pathways Detached Sidewalks Key Concepts • Detached sidewalks will be required along all arterial streets. • Detached sidewalks along all arterial streets will be built to a minimum width of five feet, although seven to ten feet is preferred. The onstreetpathway system b' ated with the off AT-eet pathway system. In addition to creating a safe way for non -motorized users to travel along roadway corridors, detached sidewalks are intended to complement and provide links throughout the off-street network described in the Master Pathways Plan. Page 57: ---����. �����.. �� ..� ..�.•�.. ..���.., vav�vav a,.,aavv, KaaM VavJ vav aVM4VV 4V 1�. 1114�V4 lV-711 V�LGpQ �JA1Vi" City'sfi& of way r-efef to the for- the puTese of both rver-eation and non motorized tT-anspeftafien. (Pleas desist dards for- FigffCJ'VYJ,VY-4, and Vi5 de } t Off SCITteYiultiple Use Pathways,Treet 'pitws.) (Note thm Pathways new Gelleet,... with Detaehed bikeways Sidewalks, and On StieetBikewa)xs, o ubje 4 to n nun approval* In 2007, Meridian City Council adopted the Meridian Pathways Master PlanThe plan proposes the development of a pathway network that identifies a core system of pathwUs based on the existing canal system within the City of Meridian. This core system of athways is enhanced by the developer -implemented pathways that will provide connections to and through many residential areas while creating a larger citywide loop This system gives community members a wide variety of pathway options throughout the City and to other parts of the metropolitan region The adopted network map is included as figure VI -2 [Replace existing graphic for Figure VI -21. Please refer to the Meridian Pathways Master Plan for specific alignments athway types design specifications detailed network descriptions, etc. [Figure VI -4. On -Street Bikeways, gives a nod to ACHD's "Bicycle Accommodation Policy on ACHD streets." We intentionally left the on-street/commuting network out of the City's COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - MASTER PATHWAY PLAN - TEXT - CPA 09-001 Page 2 of 4 Pathways Plan in anticipation of ACHD's Roadways to Bikeways Plan, and this map should be replaced with the Roadways to Bikeways network once adopted by ACHD. The City could consider a future text amendment adopting the entire plan by reference. It may be appropriate to request a presentation by ACHD staff to the Parks Commission during the public involvement process.] Pg. 58, under "Facilities": More information about pathways is provided in sealer 2b of this ehapter-the Pathways Master Plan. Pg. 71: Pathways that encourage use by bicyclists and pedestrians can decrease road congestion and add to the community's quality of life. The proposed off-street and multiple - use pathway systems are depicted in Figures V1 3 an V! ^ the Meridian Pathways Master Plan. New and existing developments should ensure that the network and guidelines laid out in this plan are adept a -d implemented. Pg. 85: Goal II, Objective A, Action 9: Prepare a "tten bieyele and pedestrian plan for- the Qty Implement the City's Pathways Master Plan. Recognize and consider related ACHD plans in land use decisions. Pg. 86: Goal II, Objective B, Action 2 - "C: aduet a pathways sImplement the City's Pathways Master Plan to provide a bike and pathways system between neighborhoods, local collectors, and community destinations. Work with new development ITD ACHD COMPASS, Ada County, and other entities to identify partnership opportunities." Pg. 87: Goal III, Objective A, Action 11 - Develop Implement the City's Pathways Master Plan trails and path plan. Action 12 - Develop City pathways to connect Meridian with Boise along the existing rail corridor and in other locations whereosp sible. Pg. 88: Goal IV, Objective A, Action 18 - Coordinate with irrigation districts to implement the pro op sedap thwav network along irrigation canals. Pg. 112: Goal III, Objective B, Action 3 - Coordinate with irrigation districts to im lement the proposed pathwU network within pfevide awltiple use e existing irrigation easements. SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of 2009. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT'— MASTER PATHWAY PLAN — TEXT — CPA 09-001 Page 3 of 4 APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this eday of 2009. APPROVED: Mayor Tamry(y de Weerd ATTEST: "001, By: o Lfa"ycea. Holman, City=C1 ,SEAL 7 0 buwy 1111110100 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT — MASTER PATHWAY PLAN — TEXT — CPA 09-001 Page 4 of 4