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STAFF REPORT
Hearing Date: September 1, 2016
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
(208) 884-5533
SUBJECT: 2016 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendment
(H-2016-0098) (CPAM and CPAT)
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The City of Meridian Planning Division has submitted an application for a Comprehensive Plan Map
and Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments (CPAM and CPAT). Specifically, these amendments
propose updates to policy statements (Goals, Objectives, and Action Items) within the Plan, but also
includes minor text revisions and revisions to the Future Land Use Map (see Exhibit A.1 and A.2 for
the proposed changes to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and the text).
2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed CPAM and CPAT application based on the analysis
provided below and the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law listed in Exhibit B of the staff
report.
3. PROPOSED MOTION
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend approval to the City
Council of File Number H-2016-0098 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of
September 1, 2016 with the following comments: (Add any proposed comments.)
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend denial to the City
Council of File Number H-2016-0098 as presented during the hearing on September 1, 2016, for the
following reasons: (State specific reasons for denial of the subject CPAT and/or CPAM application.)
Continuance
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to continue File Number H-2016-
0098 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason(s): (State
specific reason(s) for a continuance.)
4. APPLICATION
a. Site Address/Location: City wide
b. Applicant/Representative:
Brian McClure, Associate Planner
City of Meridian Planning Division
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
c. Applicant's Statement/Justification: See applicant’s narrative for this information.
5. PROCESS FACTS
a. The subject application is for a Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendment. A public hearing
is required before the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council on this matter,
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consistent with Idaho Code and Unified Development Code, Title 11, Chapter 5.
b. Newspaper notifications published on: August 15, and 29, 2016 (Commission);
c. A public service announcement was emailed on: August 4, 2016 (Commission);
6. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS
The Comprehensive Plan is a document that contains goals, objectives and action items that
encourage and promote a well-designed and thoughtfully planned community, with the ultimate goal
to make the City of Meridian a premier place to live, work and raise a family. By regularly updating
the Comprehensive plan, opportunities are provided for the community and City staff to measure the
success of the plan and its impact on the community. Staff believes the proposed amendment to the
plan provides the necessary guidance to meet the future growth needs related to transportation, land
development, public facilities, recreational amenities, housing, economic development and other
health, safety and welfare elements the community desires.
The specific objectives and actions that support the proposed text amendment are listed below. Plan
page/policy citations are in parenthesis and staff analysis is in italics.
Review the status of the Comprehensive plan implementation plan to ensure steady progress
(Chapter 7, pg. 89).
To evaluate progress and how well the Plan is working, the Planning Division in coordination
with all other City Departments, annually reviews all of the goals, objectives and action items of
the Plan. The proposed text changes are updates that reflect progress, policy changes, and
priorities of City efforts related to these policy statements.
Update the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code as needed to accommodate
growth trends (Chapter 3, pg. 45).
The proposed changes to the policy statements in the Plan both reflect and anticipate trends in
our growing community. NOTE: The UDC is also currently being evaluated for updates to better
accommodate trends and an application will be submitted separately for amendment.
Ensure that other City departments, area agencies and service providers are informed about and
have the opportunity to participate in the City’s development review process (Chapter 6, pg. 84).
As part of the annual review and check-in, City Departments were provided the opportunity to
review and update action items, either to indicate completion, revise descriptions, change
priority, evaluate lead/responsible party, or when appropriate to remove the action. Staff also
made several attempts to coordinate directly with the West Ada School District regarding policy
statements relative to education, but no reply or updates were provided by the District. The
application was also transmitted to other area service providers and agencies, allowing them an
opportunity to review and comment.
Update the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code as needed to accommodate
growth trends (3.01.01D).
The process that staff underwent met the intent and direction of this policy statement.
Work with COMPASS, ACHD, ITD and other regional partners to develop and manage a well-
planned, sustainable, multi-modal transportation system (3.03.02A).
Part of this update includes showing additional proposed roadways on the Future Land Use Map,
including the future SH-16.
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Encourage and promote the development of an interchange at the intersection of McDermott
Road / SH-16 Road extension and I-84 by ITD (3.03.02I).
The proposed updates to the Future Land Use Map include showing this roadwork. By better
identifying the planned improvements, the public, developers, staff and City Council can make
informed development and land use decisions.
STATE REQUIRED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS
Idaho’s counties and cities are required by law, Idaho Code 67-6508, to prepare, implement, review,
and update a comprehensive plan which outlines goals and policies for land use. The elements which
must be addressed in the Plan are listed in Idaho Code, and below. It is the detailed city ordinances
(e.g. - UDC) that then spell out how the elements and policies are to be accomplished. The order in
which the following elements are presented and analyzed implies no order or priority.
a. Community Design
The purpose of this element is to ensure a pattern of planned growth resulting in orderly and
attractive developments within the City of Meridian. To promote quality design, future
development must comply with the City’s design standards contained in the UDC and Meridian
Architectural Standards Manual.
b. Population
The City of Meridian must ensure that population growth is accomplished in an orderly pattern.
Residential and commercial developments in the city limits must be served by City infrastructure
and public services. The Plan addresses where population growth is anticipated and services
necessary to serve those areas.
c. Housing
The City of Meridian is charged with ensuring an adequate and attractive living environment
which meets the needs of City residents of different ages, family sizes, abilities, lifestyles, and
income levels. To accomplish this, the plan identifies areas appropriate for residential
development and areas not appropriate as well as text that encourages a mix of different housing
options.
d. Economic Development
Meridian’s economic base has been gradually shifting over the last 20 years from a farming-based
economy to a retail, service, and manufacturing-based economy. During this time, local policy
with regard to the types of lands needed to support the economic and employment needs of the
community has also changed. The Comprehensive Plan forecasts the need to continually adjust
the provision of plan in order to gradually broaden economic opportunity throughout the City.
e. Public Services, Facilities, and Utilities
Public services, facilities and utilities will be provided at the expense of the developer upon
development of any property in the area. Impact fees will be used to support Police, Fire ACHD
and Parks.
f. School Facilities and Student Transportation
The purpose of this element is to direct new residential development to areas with adequate
school facilities and student transportation. This element is addressed by identifying future school
sites and subdivisions and by coordinating development review with the School District.
g. Transportation
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The purpose of this element is to promote an efficient and safe transportation system within the
City. There are several policies in the plan addressing transportation infrastructure needs
throughout the city.
h. Natural Resources
The purpose of this element is to promote the conservation of areas of natural significance, where
appropriate. The Comprehensive Plan encourages the preservation of natural resources, these
policies will not change with any of the proposed text changes.
i. Special Areas
The subject amendment does not directly impact any lands designated for open space, natural
resources, or scenic areas.
j. Hazardous Areas
The purpose of this element is to ensure regulation of development in hazardous areas, such as
floodplains, unstable slopes, etc.
k. Recreation
Recreation resources within Meridian include 18 developed City parks totaling approximately
240 acres. The City is in the process of developing new park facilities. The City also maintains
several pathways. Minor changes to some of the recreation policies are being proposed.
l. Land Use
The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map is a graphic representation of applicable policies
and goals of Meridian’s Comprehensive Plan. The Map has been prepared to identify suitable
areas for future residential and mixed-use development. The Map is designed to be a projection of
growth patterns for the City. Therefore, the Map, in conjunction with the text of the Plan, is to be
used as a guide for decisions regarding requests for land use changes.
m. Implementation
The City provides the necessary staff and facilities to administer and enforce the policies and
goals of the Comprehensive Plan. The City of Meridian Planning Division will administer the
Comprehensive Plan and its policies through development review and the Unified Development
Code. The Planning & Zoning Commission is also authorized by the Council to review, approve
and make recommendations on proposals affecting the public’s interest in land use. The City
Council is the ultimate decision making authority on most land use applications. The process for
implementing the Plan is not proposed to change.
n. Property Rights
The purpose of this element is to ensure that the land use policies, restrictions, conditions, and
fees do not unconstitutionally violate private property rights, and establish a consistent review
process that enable the City to ensure that any proposed actions will not result in an
unconstitutional taking of private property without due process of law. Staff believes that the
requested Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Text changes would not unconstitutionally
violate private property rights.
o. Agriculture
The City’s Comprehensive Plan encourages the preservation of agricultural lands in appropriate
areas; no change is proposed.
p. National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors
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This amendment does not designate or change any designations for any high-voltage transmission
line corridor.
q. Public Airport Facilities
This amendment does not affect any public airport facility.
7. ANALYSIS
a. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AND TEXT AMENDMENTS (CPAM and CPAT):
Comprehensive Plan Map Changes: An exhibit was prepared describing the proposed changes to
the Future Land Use Map. The map changes are intended to better reflect the existing and built
environment, and to more consistently represent existing land uses. Please see Exhibit A1 for a
description of all map changes. To see what the final version of the map will look like, please
reference the “final” land use map included with the amended City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
Staff believes that the proposed map amendments help to more accurately depict the City’s planning
efforts and portrays the City staff’s commitment to monitoring the plan. See Exhibit B for Required
Unified Development Code Findings.
Comprehensive Plan Text Changes: The proposed additions and changes to the City of Meridian
Comprehensive Plan are highlighted below under Exhibit A2. The first section describes changes to
the text of the Comprehensive Plan, and the second to the Goals, Objectives, and Action Items in the
Comprehensive Plan (policy statements).
Staff believes that the proposed text amendments help to accurately reflect the City’s planning efforts
and portrays the City staff’s commitment to monitoring the plan. See Exhibit B for Required Unified
Development Code Findings.
8. EXHIBITS
A. Drawings
1. Proposed Changes to the Future Land Use Map
2. Strike-out and Underline Version of the Proposed Text Changes
3. City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan with all proposed map and text changes
B. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
Exhibit A.1 - 6 -
Exhibit A.1: Proposed Changes to the Future Land Use Map
The following is a description of proposed changes to the Future Land Use Map. These changes are
intended to better reflect the existing and built environment, and to more consistently represent existing
land uses. Reviewing these descriptions alongside with the attached “working” land use map below may
be useful. Please note that the temporary legend and the referenced symbology on this map is not intended
for the final document, and exists only to highlight changes. To see what the final version of the map will
look like, please reference the “final” land use map included with the amended City of Meridian
Comprehensive Plan.
Nearest Roadway Major
Intersection Description of Change Comment
North of Chinden and Black
Cat Add Medium Low Density Residential
In 2008 the County processed a
change to add this region to
Meridian’s Area of City Impact. A
small area isolated area within this
change never had a land use
appropriately applied.
North of Chinden and Black
Cat Add Civic to lands near the Boise River The County has previously processed
a change to add this region to
Meridian’s Area of City Impact.
South-west of Chinden and
Black McDermott Add a future Park halo
The Parks & Recreation Department
has indicated that there may need to
be in future park in this area at some
point in the City’s future..
West side of Map Area
Add the future State Highway 16 alignment and
supporting road network as part of “Future Roadway”
information
This information is helpful to
understand how planned
improvements will impact existing
roadways and future development in
this area of Meridian.
East side of Chinden and
Meridian Remove Future Park symbol There is no planned park here and no
location for it, per the Parks Dept.
See note below.
South-west of Chinden and
Meridian Add Future Park symbol There is potential for a future park in
this area, per the Parks Dept.
South-east of Ustick and Black
Cat
Change Civic to Medium Density Residential in Lake at
Cherry Lan Sub
This change is intended to reflect
existing homes currently shown
under a civic land use.
South-east of Ustick and
Linder Change Medium Density Residential to Civic
This change is intended to reflect the
location of an existing pathway and
open space corridor connecting the
shown open space corridor with Tully
Park (shown).
East of McDermott and Cherry Change from Low Density Residential to Civic This change is to reflect City owned
property intended for development
of a future park (Borup Park).
East of Cherry and Ten Mile Add existing school overlay symbol
This is an existing charter school
(COMPASS) and the intent is to show
what the Civic land use is.
Exhibit A.1 - 7 -
Nearest Roadway Major
Intersection Description of Change Comment
North-west of Pine and Linder Change from Medium and Medium High Density
Residential to Civic at two (2) locations.
This change is intended to reflect
ownership of these areas by West
Ada School District, in areas with
constructed improvements (ball fields
and tennis courts).
North-east of Fairview and
Eagle Remove future school symbol
There are no plans and no land for
development of a school in this area
(Kleiner Park).
North-east of Fairview and
Eagle Change from Mixed Use Regional to Civic
This change is to consistently show
parks as a Civic land use on the
Future Land Use Map (Kleiner Park).
South-west of Locust Grove
and Franklin
Remove existing park symbol
The small bark park which this
symbol used to represent is no
longer located here, and now exists
at Storey Park.
South-east of Linder and
Franklin
Change Commercial to Medium Density Residential This property is owned by the
adjacent residential subdivision HOA,
and is not a commercial property.
North-west of Locust Grove
and Interstate-84
Add existing school symbol
This used to be a commercial
property but is now under joint
ownership by West Ada School
District and Idaho State University.
The property has several schools.
South-east of Linder and Pine Remove future park symbol
There is no plan for a park in this
area. The existing school utilizes all of
the available open space. Per Parks
Dept.
North-west of Locust Grove
and Interstate-84
Change Commercial to Civic
This used to be a commercial
property but is now under joint
ownership by West Ada School
District and Idaho State University
South-east of Overland and
Eagle along Area of Impact
line
Remove Medium Density Residential land use area
The County processed a change to
remove this area from Meridian’s
Area of City Impact. This area is
already developed and serviced by
Boise (Muir Woods).
South-east of Overland and
Eagle along Area of Impact
line
Add Low Density Residential land use area
The County processed a change to
add this region to Meridian’s Area of
City Impact. This area is part of a
larger County subdivision already
within Meridian’s Area of City Impact
(Ranchos Los Altos).
South-east of Victory and
Eagle
Remove Low Density Residential land use area
The County processed a change to
remove this region from Meridian’s
Area of City Impact. This larger area
and property ownership is within
Boise’s Area of City Impact.
Exhibit A.1 - 8 -
Nearest Roadway Major
Intersection Description of Change Comment
South-west of Overland and
Meridian
Change Medium Density Residential to Civic and add
existing school symbol
This property is currently being
developed as a new West Ada Middle
School, and the change is intended
to more consistently show school
properties under Civic land uses.
North-west of Victory and
Meridian Change Low Density Residential to Office
This change is intended to reflect a
larger area of existing and
developing office uses, currently
shown under a residential land use.
These properties developed under a
PUD within a residential land use area
(Strada Bellissima).
South-east of Victory and
Meridian
Remove the “N.C.” or Neighborhood Commercial overlay
from this Mixed Use Neighborhood land use.
This area, under Council approval,
has developed without elements
central to the idea of Neighborhood
Commercial, and does not in fact
include any commercial or office
uses. There is still a mix of residential
uses and one church with L-O zoning.
South-east of Victory and
Meridian Remove future school symbol
There is no longer any school facility
planned within this area (Per West
Ada School District).
South-west of Victory and
Eagle Change Medium Density Residential to Civic
This change is intended to more
consistently reflect ownership and
development of a school by the West
Ada School District (Siena Elementary
School).
North-east of Black Cat and
Amity Add a future Fire Station halo
The Fire Department has indicated
that there will need to be a new Fire
Station in this area at some point in
the City’s future.
South-west of Victory and Ten
Mile Add a future Park halo
The Parks & Recreation Department
has indicated that there may need to
be in future park in this area at some
point in the City’s future.
South-east of Victory and Ten
Mile Add a future Park halo
The Parks & Recreation Department
has indicated that there may need to
be in future park in this area at some
point in the City’s future..
South-west of Amity and
Eagle Remove Park halo
There is no plan for a public park in
this area. Open space available would
be in close proximity to the Future
Lake Hazel park (Per Parks Dept).
South-east of Amity and Eagle Add a future Park halo
The Parks and Recreation
Department is planning on a
partnership with West Ada school site
in this area.
South-east of Lake Hazel and
Eagle, immediately south of
Lake Hazel
Remove Civic
The County processed a change to
remove this area from Meridian’s
Area of City Impact (Boise Ranch Golf
Club).
South-east of Lake Hazel and
Eagle Remove Low Density Residential
If the golf course north of this this
does not redevelop within Meridian,
terrain and access for this area is
difficult to provide services.
Exhibit A.1 - 9 -
Working Land Use Map
Exhibit A.2 - 10 -
Exhibit A.2: Strike and Underline Version of the Proposed Text Changes
The proposed additions and changes to the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan are highlighted below;
underline represents new text, while strike-through is removal of existing text. The first section describes
changes to the text of the Comprehensive Plan, and the second to the Goals, Objectives, and Action Items in
the Comprehensive Plan (policy statements).
Underline and strikethrough list of changes to Comprehensive Plan
Location Text Comment
Chapter 1,
Page 2
The Meridian Comprehensive Plan is an official policy guide for decisions
concerning the physical development of the community. The Plan establishes
goals, objectives and action items to implement the City’s policies regarding
growth. The Plan works in concert with City Code and other planning-related
documents like the City’s Strategic Plan, the City’s Sewer and Water Master
Plans, the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Master Plan, and Capital
Improvement Plans. It is also used in conjunction with each City department’s
strategic plan and action plan. The Plan is not a set of standards or a means to
enforce City Code. Instead, it indicates, in a general way, how the community
should develop.
Changes to add strategic plan to list go
guiding documents, and to change the
name of the Parks and Recreation
master Plan.
Chapter 2,
Page 7
The City adopted a Design Manual by Resolution Number 09-647 on January
27th, 2009 as an addendum to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. On February
16th, 2016, the City replaced the Design Manual with an Architectural Standards
Manual (ASM). The ASM The Design Manual includes guidelines standards and
a that are part of the citywide design review process that encourages the
aesthetic development of the physical and built environment and results in an
attractive, livable community. For their parts in the design review process, the
ASM focuses on building design and the Unified Development Code on site
design.
Since adopting the ASM changed City
process, staff felt it was important to
reflect that in this update.
Chapter 3,
Page 18
However, we the City recognizes that some development may precede the
ability of the City, on its own, to extend services for such development. Upon
formal requests to the City for development that is on property not immediately
serviceable with urban services, the City Council may consider said applications
at a noticed meeting to determine if the proposed level of development is
appropriate and in the best interests of the City.
Grammatical correction
Chapter 3,
Page 19
Ada County will issue no building permit for said development(s) unless or until
the applicant for such building permit provides documentation that park impact
fees required by the City of Meridian have been collected or waived by the City
of Meridian.
This text is not accurate and in recent
memory, has never been the case.
Exhibit A.2 - 11 -
Location Text Comment
Chapter 3,
Page 19
The City recognizes that some development may precede our ability to annex
the property. Developments within the AOCI but outside City limits will only be
considered if the following standards and conditions are agreed to by the
developer(s):
The development is connected to City of Meridian water and sanitary
sewer systems and the extension to and through said developments
are constructed in conformance with the City of Meridian Water and
Sewer System Master Plans in effect at the time of development.
An irrevocable consent to annexation is a condition of hook-up to
City sanitary sewer or water, is made a deed restriction on all
buildable lots, and is placed as a note on all final plats.
All City sewer and water inspection and plan review fees (for the main
lines) in effect at the time of development are paid to the City of
Meridian.
Development is consistent with the Future Land Use Map designation
for the property.
The City of Meridian is committed to fulfilling the terms of its Area of City
Impact Agreement with Ada County as well as similar agreements with
neighboring cities including Eagle, Kuna, Star, and Boise. We also note the City’s
intent to continue working with the County and surrounding cities on Area of
City Impact boundaries and development policies.
These changes reflects current practice.
Chapter 3,
Page 21
High Density: to allow for the development of multi-family homes in areas
where urban services are provided. Residential gross densities may should
exceed fifteen dwelling units per acre. Development might include duplexes,
apartment buildings, townhouses, and other multi-unit structures. A desirable
project would consider the placement of parking areas, fences, berms, and
other landscaping features to serve as buffers between neighboring uses.
Developments need to incorporate high quality architectural design and
materials and thoughtful site design to ensure quality of place and should also
incorporate high quality architectural design and materials and thoughtful site
design that incorporate connectivity with adjacent uses and area pathways,
attractive landscaping and individual project identity.
There are always exceptions, but
densities less than 15 units/acre are
targeted for the Medium High Density
Future Land Use. High Density should
be 15 units/acre or higher.
Exhibit A.2 - 12 -
Location Text Comment
Chapter 3,
Page 22
This designation includes the historic downtown and the true community
center. The boundary of the Old Town district predominantly follows Meridian’s
historic plat boundaries. In several areas, both sides of a street were
incorporated into the boundary to encourage similar uses and complimentary
design of the facing houses and buildings. Sample uses include offices, retail
and lodging, theatres, restaurants, and service retail for surrounding residents
and visitors. A variety of residential uses are also envisioned and could include
reuse of existing buildings, new construction of multi-family residential over
ground floor retail or office uses. In order to provide and accommodate
preservation of the historic character, tThe City has developed specific Design
architectural Guidelines standards for this area Old Town and other traditional
neighborhood areas. Pedestrian amenities are emphasized in Old Town via
streetscape standards. Public investment that ensures that Old Town becomes a
centralized activity center, with public, cultural, and recreational structures are
encouraged, and the City’s decision to build the new City Hall in Old Town is
testament to its commitment to the area.
Changes to reflect existing policy and
adopted standards.
Chapter 3,
Page 41
The City has also adopted the Downtown Meridian Street Cross-section Master
Plan, which is intended to preserve for and work towards long-term connectivity
and streetscape improvements.
New paragraph at the end of the
Downtown Transportation Network
section, and is intended to reflect
existing policy,
Chapter 5,
Page 68
Fortunately, very few natural or man-made hazards exist within the City of
Meridian and its Area of City Impact. Without large industrial complexes,
airports, petroleum tank farms and other uses which generate safety and
pollution concerns, the City is relatively free of hazardous areas. As more
development occurs however, safety concerns and hazardous areas will likely
increase from more service stations, increased traffic, and storage of hazardous
chemicals associated with certain businesses. While federal regulations provide
protection to a degree, as development increases, so will the potential for spills,
accidents, and fires. The City coordinates with Ada County Emergency
Management on natural hazard disaster preparedness, response, and mitigation
and is a plan participant in the Ada County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Text additions made to reflect current
emergency management participation
efforts.
Chapter 6,
Page 77
Public school facilities in the City of Meridian are part of the Joint West Ada
School District No. 2 (aka Meridian School District), which serves an area larger
than the City of Meridian and its Area of City Impact. The dDistrict covers 384
square miles and serves the cities of Meridian, Star, Eagle, western and south-
western portions of Boise, part of Garden City, and the unincorporated areas of
Ada County that lie between these municipalities. In total, there are 31
elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 5 comprehensive high schools, 2
alternative high schools, 1 charter high school, and 1 magnet high school
throughout Meridian the West Ada School District.
Text changes to change the name of
West Ada School District from previous
official names and short names.
Exhibit A.2 - 13 -
Location Text Comment
Chapter 6,
Page 77
Enrollment growth has placed tremendous demands on schools in recent past.
Since 2000, the District has opened eight elementary schools, three middle
schools, one alternative middle school, two high schools, and one alternative
high school. In the past ten years, Meridian West Ada School District has
opened schools at a faster pace than any dDistrict in the history of the state of
Idaho. With an additional 1,000 students per year projected to move into the
dDistrict, this rate of new school construction is expected to continue into the
foreseeable future. Land acquisition for future school sites within Meridian West
Ada School District are based upon the following acreage standards:
Text changes to change the name of
West Ada School District from previous
official names and short names.
Chapter 6,
Page 78
Based on past trends, Meridian West Ada School District estimates that
approximately 1,000 acres of land will be needed within the City of Meridian’s
Area of City Impact to meet the needs of all existing and projected K-12
students. As shown on the Future Land Use Map, about one elementary school
is projected within each square mile of the City. Depending upon the residential
density of an area and other build-out factors, the District estimates that it will
need at least one middle school for every two to two and a half square miles
and one high school for every three square miles of fully developed land.
Text changes to change the name of
West Ada School District from previous
official names and short names.
Chapter 6,
Page 79
The City of Meridian Parks and Recreation Department is the primary recreation
service provider for Meridian. Quality parks, recreation facilities, activities and
programs are considered by most Meridian residents to be vital in promoting
overall quality of life. The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for
maintaining public open spaces and providing a quality system of parks and
recreation facilities and positive leisure opportunities available to all persons in
the community. The Department is also responsible for the development and
maintenance of the pathways system and urban forest. Parks and Recreation
also offers a variety of recreational programs, adult sports leagues, special
events, and handles shelter/field reservations and temporary use permits.
Meridian parks and recreation facilities and recreational programs provide
residents with safe outlets for entertainment, exercise, social activities, and
learning opportunities. Meridian parks and recreation facilities provide residents
with safe outlets for entertainment, exercise, social activities, and learning
opportunities. Further, parks and open space help to regulate air quality and
climate, counter the warming effects of paved surfaces, recharge groundwater
and protect lakes and streams from polluted runoff. As such, they are directly
and indirectly beneficial to all Meridian residents regardless of personal use.
Text changes to reflect direction from
recently adopted Parks and Recreation
Master Plan.
Chapter 6,
Page 79
The City also seeks to continue expanding its pathway system by coordinating
new projects with regional partners, and providing safe, tightly integrated
pathways linking popular destinations such as schools and parks to
neighborhood centers. Therefore, the City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Plan (CPRSP) and Pathways
Master Plan should be used when evaluating proposed development for
consistency with the City’s plans.
Change to reflect new name for Parks
and Recreation Master Plan
Exhibit A.2 - 14 -
Location Text Comment
Chapter 6,
Page 80
Meridian envisions a vibrant arts and entertainment scene that integrates the
arts experience into everyday life and enhances the spirit of the City. As part of
its commitment to raising awareness of existing opportunities and providing
new offerings to experience art, the City created the Meridian Arts Commission
(MAC) in 2006. MAC wants to ensure continued access to a variety of offerings
for all residents, regardless of age, race, or ability. In addition to supporting the
arts, the City seeks to continue its encouragement of Community Events.
Programs such as the Dairy Days Festival, Chili Cook-Off, Firefighter’s Salmon
BBQ, Free Family Fishing Day, the Meridian Symphony Orchaestra, and others
are vital to community well being. The continued availability of a variety of
social opportunities is essential in promoting community for all residents. Other
opportunities to support new facilities for community enrichment, education,
and outreach should be explored.
Text correction
Chapter 6,
Page 81
Meridian uses the Mayor-Council form of local government. The job of the City
Council, which includes the Mayor, is to adopt codes that govern the City in
addition to applicable state and federal laws, create an annual budget, and
oversee all of the City’s fiscal matters. The City of Meridian promotes citizen
involvement in government by inviting residents to serve on a variety of boards,
commissions, and committees designed to assist City leaders in information
gathering and deliberative processes. Some of the volunteer boards and
commission in Meridian are: Parks & Recreation Commission, Planning &
Zoning Commission, Meridian Arts Commission, Historical Preservation
Commission, Traffic Safety Commission, Meridian Transportation Task Force,
Impact Fee Advisory Committee, Solid Waste Advisory Commission and the
Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council.
Text changes to reflect current
commission and task force
opportunities
Chapter 7,
Page 87
One of the key ways that the Comprehensive Plan becomes an improved tool
for growth is to align it with other established plans and goals for the City. The
specific plans and documents that are adopted as part of the Comprehensive
Plan include: the Existing Conditions Report, the Ten Mile Interchange Specific
Area Plan, the City of Meridian Strategic Plan, the Design Architectural
Standards Manual, the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Plan, the
Meridian Pathways Master Plan, Downtown Meridian Street Cross-section
Master Plan, Destination Downtown, Communities in Motion, ACHD’s Roadways
to Bikeways Bicycle Master Plan, and the Master Street Map, Complete Streets
Policy, and the Livable Street Design Guide from ACHD’s Transportation and
Land Use Integration Plan (TLIP), and the Ada County Emergency Plans and
Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The City hereby adopts as addenda to the
Comprehensive Plan the versions of these documents in effect at the time the
Comprehensive Plan is approved by the City Council, and as amended.
Text change to reference previously
enacted plans, policy, and Ada County
Emergency Plans.
Chapter 7,
Page 87
The Comprehensive Plan has a symbiotic relationship with and works in concert
with City Code, the City’s Community Development Block Grant Consolidated
Plan, the City’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy, the City’s Sewer
and Water Master Plans, other department master plans, capital improvement
plans, and various transportation plans and studies. It is also used in
conjunction with each City department’s strategic plan, action plan, and annual
employee performance appraisal Position Accountability Definition (PAD’s).
Change to reflect annual employee
review process.
Exhibit A.2 - 15 -
Underline and strikethrough list of changes to GOA.
Additions or revisions to the Support 1 and Support 2 columns are not official changes as they are not included within the City’s
Comprehensive Plan, and are for internal use only. Some items may have no revisions and are only listed as status updates. For a
complete list of all Goals, Objectives, and Action Items (GOA) with all changes, see the draft City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan
which includes all proposed changes.
I.D. Goals / Objectives / Action Items Priority Responsible
Lead Support 1 Support 2 Additional Comments
provided by Departments.
2.01.01G
Develop programs, in partnership with allied agency
responders, which focus on preventative emergency medical
services risk reduction.
High Fire [New] Fire request
2.01.02D
Use the Comprehensive Plan, the Unified Development Code,
and the Architectural Standards Design Manual to discourage
strip development, and encourage clustered, landscaped
business or residential development on entryway corridors.
On-going Community
Development Change to ASM
2.01.03C Continue supporting community-betterment activities such as
"Old Town Community Cleanup" and "Rake Up Meridian." On-going Police
Mayor's Office Mayor's Office Mayor’s Office request
2.01.03H Budget for the construction of Welcome signs throughout the
City. Medium
Community
Development
Mayor's Office
Mayor's Office Mayor’s Office request
2.01.04B
Require all new and reconstructed parking lots to provide
landscaping in internal islands and along streets, and to
positively influence the physical and visual environment
through screening, paving materials, and other landscape
techniques.
On-going Community
Development
This change is to memorialize
and incorporate a previous
Design Manual guideline, # B-
1.5.2.1. This was a site design
guideline that was not
appropriate for the new
Architectural Standards
Manual.
2.01.04E
[Removed] Evaluate with Ada County the ability to have
homeowners' exemption status applied immediately for
purchased homes that were either vacant, rental, or
foreclosure properties.
NA
High
NA
Community
Development
Discussed with County several
years ago and no.
3.01.01E
Develop incentives that encourage utilization of unimproved
or underdeveloped land within City limits in order to
maximize public investments, and curtail urban sprawl.
Medium Community
Development Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
3.01.01J
Work with transportation agencies and private property
owners to preserve transportation corridors, future transit
routes and infrastructure, road and highway extensions, and
to facilitate access management planning; use COMPASS'
Access Management Toolkit.
On-going Community
Development We don't use access
management toolkit.
3.01.02B Establish incentives for new commercial development within
under-utilized existing commercial areas. Highest Community
Development Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
Exhibit A.2 - 16 -
I.D. Goals / Objectives / Action Items Priority Responsible
Lead Support 1 Support 2 Additional Comments
provided by Departments.
3.01.02E
[Removed] Coordinate with ACHD and Ada County to ensure
policies and regulations are consistent with the 2011 Airport-
Overland Study. Ensure that development accommodates the
Overland Road extension, west of Ten Mile.
NA
High
NA
Community
Development
Completed. We have an on-
going for this. 3.03.02C
3.02.01A Coordinate population and household projections keeping
school sites in mind. On-going Community
Development Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
3.02.01E
Actively involve West Ada Joint School District No. 2 in
subdivision site selection with developer before processing
applications (pre-application meetings).
On-going Community
Development JSD#2 name change to West
Ada
3.02.01F
Work with West Ada Joint School District No. 2 so
elementary schools are sited in locations that are safe for the
children, easily accessible by automobile, transit, walking and
bicycle. Elementary schools should not be "hidden" within
subdivisions or otherwise made inaccessible to the public.
On-going Community
Development JSD#2 name change to West
Ada
3.02.01H
Work with ACHD, ITD and West Ada Joint School District No.
2 to establish and map safe bicycle and pedestrian routes to
schools.
On-going Community
Development JSD#2 name change to West
Ada
3.02.01I
Assist West Ada Joint School District No. 2 as needed in
identifying future school sites, including by providing
information about potential developments and future land
uses.
On-going Community
Development JSD#2 name change to West
Ada
3.03.01B Support VRT’s efforts to construct a multi-modal transit
center downtown.
Medium
High
Community
Development
There have been no efforts in
years, but we would when
conditions are appropriate.
3.03.01C Improve ingress and egress (both pedestrian and vehicle) in
Old Town.
On-going
Highest
Community
Development This should change to on-
going.
3.03.01D
Pursue the extension of Idaho Ave and/or Broadway Ave to
Commercial Drive. Support split corridor traffic pattern
downtown, using Main Street and Meridian Road.
Medium
On-going
Community
Development
Split corridor built and done.
Reference the next element in
Downtown Meridian
Transportation Management
Plan instead.
3.03.01E Pursue construction of the City’s pathway network to and
through downtown.
On-going
Medium Parks Parks request.
3.03.01F Pursue bicycle routes/lanes to and through downtown. On-going
Highest
Community
Development
Pine project will resolve
largest gap. Completion of
east 3rd the next hurdle.
3.03.01G Work with ACHD to implement projects from the Downtown
Meridian Pedestrian and Bicycle survey.
On-going
Highest
Community
Development This plan is done and
referenced as needed.
Exhibit A.2 - 17 -
I.D. Goals / Objectives / Action Items Priority Responsible
Lead Support 1 Support 2 Additional Comments
provided by Departments.
3.03.02A
Work with COMPASS, ACHD, ITD and other regional partners
to develop and manage a well-planned, sustainable, multi-
modal transportation system.
On-going
Medium
Community
Development This is more of an on-going.
3.03.02B Pursue the extension of East 3rd Street from Fairview to Pine
and a future signal at East 3rd Street / Fairview.
Medium
Low
Community
Development
With development interests
around the area we should up
the priority of this.
3.03.02E Develop continuous pedestrian walkways within the
downtown area.
On-going
Medium
Community
Development Efforts are on-going.
3.03.02H
Encourage and promote the development of an overpass at
the intersection of Linder Road and I-84 by ITD and ACHD.
The overpass should accommodate pedestrians.
Medium
High
Community
Development
The priority here does not
reflect City’s yearly
prioritization for roadways.
3.03.02I
Encourage and promote the development of an interchange
at the intersection of McDermott Road / SH-16 Road
extension and I-84 by ITD.
Medium
On-going
Community
Development Shown on Dept. maps and
preserved for.
3.03.02J Encourage and promote construction of the Eagle Road
cCorridor improvements by ITD. On-going Community
Development Work is on-going
3.03.02K [Removed] Encourage and promote the reconstruction of the
Meridian Road Interchange by ITD.
NA
Highest
NA
Community
Development
This is done
3.03.02L Encourage and promote the preservation and expansion of
Chinden Boulevard (US 20/26) by ITD.
Highest
Medium
Community
Development Actively discussing and
coordinating.
3.03.02M
[Removed] Identify at least one neighborhood per year to
work with to submit an application to the ACHD
Neighborhood Enhancement Program for traffic-calming
measures and/or sidewalk improvements.
NA
On-going
NA
Community
Development
No longer applicable
3.03.02P
Require the improving and maintaining of landscaping along
public rights-of-way and landscaping of dedicated but
unimproved rights-of-way strips.
On-going Community
Development Text clarification
3.03.02Q
Consider needed sidewalk, pathway, and lighting
improvements the Eagle Road Corridor Study along with in all
land-use decisions along SH-55.
On-going Community
Development
Plan is no longer relevant, but
connectivity improvements
still needed.
3.03.02R
Improve coordination Refine procedures for coordinating
with ACHD, ITD, VRT, COMPASS and developers in addressing
transportation issues and needs before public hearings.
Highest Community
Development Text clarification
3.03.02S
Work with ACHD, neighborhoods, and the city's
Transportation Commission to promote traffic calming and
safety where problems exist.
On-going
Highest
Community
Development Work is on-going
Exhibit A.2 - 18 -
I.D. Goals / Objectives / Action Items Priority Responsible
Lead Support 1 Support 2 Additional Comments
provided by Departments.
3.03.03E
Except in North Meridian and the Ten Mile Specific Area,
where a specific collector system is planned, realize
continuous, grid-like collectors at regular intervals around the
north-south and east-west half-mile lines within the
undeveloped sections of Meridian's Area of City Impact at the
time of new development. Such collectors should be the
primary designated bike lane routes in lieu of arterial streets,
whenever possible.
On-going Community
Development
Grid-like is a unique
description that may
represent section mile roads,
but not curvilinear collectors.
Regular intervals (e.g. 1/4 and
1/2), yes.
3.03.04A Support COMPASS efforts to study the Union Pacific Railroad
(UPRR) corridor for multi-use pathway and mass transit. On-going Community
Development Change to reflect more
immediate pathway need
3.03.04B Explore Encourage additional mobility options for people who
do not drive; use COMPASS' Mobility Management Checklist.
Medium-High
On-going
Community
Development Text clarification to not
presuppose a need.
3.03.04D
In cooperation with COMPASS, VRT, and ACHD, continue to
investigate the opportunities for providing Park & Ride lots,
shuttle buses, and other forms of alternative transportation.
On-going Community
Development Add additional partners
3.03.04G Work with COMPASS and VRT on bringing public bus
transportation to and through Meridian.
Medium
On-going
Community
Development Text clarification to not
presuppose one solution.
3.03.04H
Work with ACHD, COMPASS, and VRT to iIdentify two to four
specific parcels for future park & ride lots and/or transit
stations.
Medium Community
Development Text change to be more
general.
3.03.04K Consider ACHD's MSM (Master Street Map) Roadways to
Bikeways Plan in all land use decisions. On-going Community
Development Change to reference more
applicable policy reference.
3.04.01A [Removed] Evaluate potential for impact fees for lighting,
landscaping, pathways and other pedestrian facilities.
NA
Medium
NA
Parks
Community
Development
Parks Dept. indicated that
pathways, landscaping and
pedestrian facilities are not
impact fee eligible.
3.04.01J
Regularly assess law enforcement and emergency service
needs. Annually assess and compare response times to
adopted standards for identification of needed growth.
On-going Police / Fire Fire request – text
clarification.
3.04.01M [Removed] Create a future facilities map that identifies areas
for new public facilities.
NA
Highest
NA
Community
Development
Previous Council did not want.
3.05.02G
Evaluate the need for Require new residential development to
provide permanent perimeter fencing, and fencing to contain
construction debris on site and prevent windblown debris
from entering adjacent agricultural and other properties.
On-going Community
Development
This is not always black and
white; there are also
alternatives.
3.05.03D
Coordinate with Ada County and establish and maintain an
Area of City Impact Agreement, to ensure that rural areas are
developed in accordance with all applicable provisions of this
plan.
On-going
High
Community
Development Work is on-going
Exhibit A.2 - 19 -
I.D. Goals / Objectives / Action Items Priority Responsible
Lead Support 1 Support 2 Additional Comments
provided by Departments.
3.06.02G
Develop incentives for high-density development along major
transportation corridors to support public transportation
system.
Low Community
Development Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
3.07.01C Identify parts of Old Town to Ppromote for high density
residential development in Old Town. High Community
Development
Old Town already allows high
density, and there's also high
density designations adjacent
to it.
3.07.01F Provide incentives (density bonus, reduced open space
requirements, less impact fees) for infill development. On-going Community
Development Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
3.07.01H
Require an open housing market for all persons, regardless of
protected class, ie: race, sex, age, religion, disability, handicap,
family status or ethnic background.
On-going
High Legal This is not a one-time project,
but an ongoing goal.
3.07.01I Develop incentives for a variety of housing types, suitable for
various income groups. On-going Community
Development Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
3.07.01K Look for incentives to encourage the development of
accessible, single-family home designs. On-going Community
Development Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
3.07.01N
Diversify and balance the location of up to 1,200 square foot
housing throughout the City (e.g., avoid concentration of one
housing type in a geographical area).
LowOn-going Community
Development
This is very specific and
intentional effort, not on-
going
3.07.02E Use the Architectural Standards Manual Design Manual. On-going Community
Development Change to reflect new name.
3.07.02M
Evaluate the potential to use density transfers through
Planned Unit Developments in exchange for school sites,
open space dedications, or for access easements to linear
open space corridors, which contain bicycle and/or pedestrian
pathway systems.
Medium
On-going
Community
Development
This is not on-going. It's a
specific endeavor that we've
not evaluated one-way or
another.
3.07.02O
Elevate quality of design for houses and apartments; Evaluate
the need for design review guidelines for single-family
homes, particularly in Old Town.
Medium
On-going
Community
Development
This is not on-going. It's a
specific endeavor that we've
not evaluated one-way or
another.
3.07.03B
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.
On-going Community
Development Revisions to be more generic.
Mobile only allowed in R-15.
4.01.01C Provide incentives and standards to attract high-quality
businesses. High Economic
Development Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
Exhibit A.2 - 20 -
I.D. Goals / Objectives / Action Items Priority Responsible
Lead Support 1 Support 2 Additional Comments
provided by Departments.
4.04.01C
Provide plazas and public areas for and integrate them as
destinations that provide places for recreation, social
gathering, and civic activities.
On-going Community
Development
Modified to incorporate old
Design Manual guideline (B-
1.6.3.1) that was not
appropriate for the new
Architectural Standards
Manual, and preserved for
integration into Comp Plan.
4.04.01H
Develop programs with the Meridian Development
Corporation to encourage and support development of the
arts, cultural and educational facilities in Old Town.
On-going Finance
Mayor's Office Mayor's Office Legal is no longer direct staff
support for MAC/HPC
4.04.01I Develop incentives to encourage higher density housing
throughout Old Town. Medium Community
Development Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
4.04.01O
Implement the City of Meridian Design Standards and City of
Meridian Architectural Standards Manual downtown design
guidelines and standards that will ensure that downtown
remains the historic center for mixed-use tourism, business,
retail, residential, and governmental activities.
On-going Community
Development Revisions to reflect current
plan and policy names.
4.04.01Q
Support development that aligns with Promote the
downtown districts identified in the Destination Downtown
plan.
Highest Community
Development MDC’s role, but City can
support.
4.04.01S
Develop incentives to attract new and retain the existing
institutional, commercial, and government facilities to
remain/locate in Old Town.
High Economic
Development Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
5.02.01A Develop incentives for the preservation and restoration of
historic and architecturally significant buildings. Medium Community
Development Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
5.02.02A Coordinate with the Meridian Historic Preservation
Commission to recommend restoration of historical buildings. Highest Community
Development Finance H.P.C. [No text change] Added
Finance and HPC as support
5.02.02B Investigate tax incentive programs for historic properties. Low Community
Development Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
5.02.02D
Undertake programs that will increase the community's
awareness of its heritage and the economic as well as
aesthetic value of historic preservation.
On-going Council Finance H.P.C. [No text change] Added
Finance and HPC as support
5.02.02E
Conduct activities directed toward stimulating private and
public investment in the restoration and preservation of
historic buildings, outdoor spaces, and natural historic
features.
On-going Council Finance H.P.C. [No text change] Added
Finance and HPC as support
5.02.02F Support the efforts of the Historic Preservation Commission
to foster preservation and conservation. On-going Council Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
5.02.02H Place informational plaque on historic structures and special
sites. Highest Finance
Legal H.P.C. Legal is no longer direct staff
support for MAC/HPC
Exhibit A.2 - 21 -
I.D. Goals / Objectives / Action Items Priority Responsible
Lead Support 1 Support 2 Additional Comments
provided by Departments.
5.02.02I Seek funding services for grants to promote historic
preservation. On-going Finance
Legal H.P.C. Legal is no longer direct staff
support for MAC/HPC
5.02.02L Provide funding to the Historic Preservation Commission
through the City's annual budget. On-going Council Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
5.02.02M
Establish and maintain a system to survey and identify
cultural and historical resources within City limits and
maintain a local inventory of all identified sites, buildings and
resources.
Medium H.P.C. I.T. Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
5.02.02N Develop City code to preserve and protect historic and
culturally significant structures and sites. Lowest Community
Development Finance H.P.C. [No text change] Added
Finance to support
5.02.02Q Encourage events and activities that celebrate the cultural
heritage of Meridian. On-going Mayor's Office Finance
Historical
Preservation
Commission
[No text change] Added
Finance to support
5.03.01I
[Removed] Educate design/builders, and small businesses
about the benefits of selecting low greenhouse gas emitting
products and appliances.
NA
Medium
NA
Community
Development
NA
Public Works
This was previously under
Environmental. CD has no
resources to do this.
5.04.01F
Research and compile successfully-implemented, incentive-
based energy conservation strategies for use in both
residential and commercial settings, from other
municipalities.
Low
Medium
Community
Development Public Works
Previously under
Environmental. CD has no
resources for this, but keep as
Low.
5.05.01B Establish solid waste fees that encourage waste reduction and
recycling ("pay as you throw"). On-going Council Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
5.06.02C [Removed] Develop informational resources on green
building strategies, and make available to the community.
NA
Medium
NA
Community
Development
This was previously under
Environmental. CD has no
resources to develop.
5.08.03D
Encourage landscaping implementing the appropriate and
attractive use of xeric, drought-tolerant plant species and
non-plant materials to reduce maintenance and water
consumption.
On-going Community
Development
[New] This is from the old
Design Manual (C-1.6.2.2.2),
and was flagged as
something not appropriate
for the new Architectural
Standards Manual, but to be
kept as a policy statement in
the Comp Plan.
6.02.01C Require adequate fees from new development to fund
expansion of services. On-going Council Finance [No text change] Added
Finance to support
6.02.02A
Support joint use agreements with the West Ada Meridian
Joint School District No. 2, Western Ada Recreation District,
ACHD, irrigation districts, and other private and non-profit
entities.
On-going Council JSD#2 name change to West
Ada
Exhibit A.2 - 22 -
I.D. Goals / Objectives / Action Items Priority Responsible
Lead Support 1 Support 2 Additional Comments
provided by Departments.
6.02.02B
Communicate with essential service providers and local
decision-makers to coordinate planning efforts and direction
of growth. Service providers include but are not limited to: All
City Departments, ITD, ACHD, COMPASS, VRT, Irrigation
Districts, Western Ada Recreation District, Ada County, St.
Luke's Hospital, St. Alphonsus Hospital, West Ada Joint School
District No. 2, Meridian Library District, Idaho Power, Century
Link, Intermountain Gas, Solid Waste, Emergency Medical
Services (EMS), Idaho Department of Health and Welfare,
Department of Environmental Quality, Central District Health
Department, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Highest Council JSD#2 name change to West
Ada
6.03.01A Provide both permanent and rotating works of art in City Hall
and other public places. On-going Finance
Mayor's Office
Meridian Arts
Commission Mayor's Office MAC staff support in Finance
now
6.03.01C Utilize Evaluate and establish a percent for art ordinance
funding to raise awareness and appreciation of the arts. Medium Finance
Mayor's Office
Meridian Arts
Commission Mayor's Office
Item is completed, but revised
for implementation. Finance
staff support MAC now.
6.03.01D Establish an Art and Cultural District High
Medium
Community
Development Finance
Changed to reflect
stakeholder interest and
efforts. Added Finance to
support
6.03.01E Provide local artists opportunities to showcase their work. On-going Finance
Mayor's Office
Meridian Arts
Commission Mayor's Office Finance staff support MAC
now.
6.04.01A Develop and offer youth art opportunities at and after school. On-going Finance
Mayor's Office Parks Mayor's Office Finance staff support MAC
now.
6.04.01B
Provide arts education for adults and seniors, and partner
with other community organizations to support and
encourage arts programs.
On-going Finance
Mayor's Office Parks Finance staff support MAC
now.
6.04.01C Present a variety of performing arts locally. On-going Finance
Mayor's Office Parks Mayor's Office Finance staff support MAC
now.
6.04.01D Sponsor performing arts in partnership with community
organizations. On-going Council Finance Meridian Arts
Commission
[No text change] Added
Finance and MAC to support.
6.04.01E Raise awareness and promote existing arts offerings and
artwork within the community. On-going Finance
Mayor's Office
Meridian Arts
Commission Mayor's Office Finance staff support MAC
now.
6.05.01E
Maintain a Critical Task Analysis plan for Fire and Police
responses within the jurisdiction Compose a hazard response
plan with Fire and Police departments.
High Police / Fire Fire request
6.05.01H
Allocate resources to define, locate, map, and establish
response plans for target hazards within the jurisdiction
Define, locate, and map hazardous areas.
High Fire Fire request
Exhibit A.2 - 23 -
I.D. Goals / Objectives / Action Items Priority Responsible
Lead Support 1 Support 2 Additional Comments
provided by Departments.
6.05.01I
Allocate resources to develop and implement Community
Risk Reduction programs Compose and implement standards
and mitigation measures for development near the Northwest
Pipeline and the liquefied natural gas tank in northwest
Meridian.
Highest Fire Fire request. Duplicative with
new text for 6.05.01H.
6.06.01A
Conduct regular training with City staff to ensure that they
properly adhere to and apply provisions of Idaho Code §67-
8003 in land use planning and development review processes.
On-going
High Legal This is on-going work.
7.01.01M
Educate the public and advisory boards so that they
understand the Comprehensive Plan's legal elements and
intent.
On-going
High Legal This is on-going work.
Exhibit A.3 - 24 -
Exhibit A.3: City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan with all proposed map and text changes
See proposed changes in application submittal.
Exhibit B - 25 -
Exhibit B. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings
Upon recommendation from the Commission, the Council shall make a full investigation
and shall, at the public hearing, review the application. In order to grant an amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan, the Council shall make the following findings:
a. The proposed amendment is consistent with the other elements of the Comprehensive
Plan.
The City’s existing Comprehensive Plan contains all of the elements required by Idaho
Statute. The proposed changes are meant to reinforce these elements and ensure consistency.
Thus, Staff finds the proposed changes are consistent with other elements of the
Comprehensive plan.
b. The proposed amendment provides an improved guide to future growth and
development of the city.
Staff finds that the proposed text amendment provides an improved guide to future growth
and development within the City and Area of City Impact. The proposed changes help
convey the City’s vision to stakeholders.
c. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the Goals, Objectives and
Policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Internal departments were consulted in the amendment process. Staff finds that the proposed
amendment is internally consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the
Comprehensive Plan and other planning-related documents and city policies.
d. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Unified Development Code.
Staff finds the proposed text amendment is consistent with the UDC and provides the
necessary guidance to effectively administer the requirements of the Unified Development
Code.
e. The amendment will be compatible with existing and planned surrounding land uses.
NA; this amendment does not pertain to a specific parcel.
f. The proposed amendment will not burden existing and planned service capabilities.
Staff finds that the proposed amendment would not burden existing and planned service
capabilities in this area of the city. In fact, the proposed text amendment further clarifies
future expansion of public services.
g. The proposed map amendment (as applicable) provides a logical juxtaposition of uses
that allows sufficient area to mitigate any anticipated impact associated with the
development of the area.
Staff finds the proposed Map amendments are the right mix and better reflect both existing
and future desired land uses for the community.
h. The proposed amendment is in the best interest of the City of Meridian.
Staff finds that the proposed amendment is in the best interest of the City.