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STAFF REPORT Hearing Date: November 15, 2016
(Continued from October 6,
and November 3, 2016)
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Josh Beach, Associate Planner
208-884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: 43 - North Subdivision – H-2016-0090
I. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The applicant, KGA Development, LLC, has submitted an application for a preliminary plat (PP)
consisting of twenty-one (21) building lots and four (4) common lots in the R-15 zoning district for
43-North Subdivision.
II. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed PP application with the conditions listed in Exhibit B,
based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Exhibit C.
III. PROPOSED MOTION
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend approval to the City
Council of File Number H-2016-0090, as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of
November 15, 2016, with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications).
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend denial to the City
Council of File Number H-2016-0090, as presented during the hearing on November 15, 2016, for the
following reasons: (Add any proposed modifications).
Continuance
I move to continue File Number H-2016-0090 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date
here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuan ce.)
IV. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
A. Site Address/Location:
The site is located at 1318 NE 4th Street, in the NW ¼ of Section 7, Township 3 North, Range 1
East.
B. Owner/Applicant:
KGA Development, Inc.
3843 Daisy Creek Street
Meridian, ID 83642
C. Representative:
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Sabrina Durtschi, Briggs Engineering
1800 W. Overland Road
Meridian, ID 83705
D. Applicant's Statement/Justification: Please see applicant’s narrative for this information.
V. PROCESS FACTS
A. The subject application is a preliminary plat and alternative compliance. A public hearing is
required before the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council on this matter and
alternative compliance requires Director Approval, consistent with Meridian City Code Title 11,
Chapter 5.
B. Newspaper notifications published on: September 19 and October 3, 2016 (Commission);
C. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: September 19, 2016 (Commission);
D. Applicant posted notice on site(s) on: September 26, 2016 (Commission);
VI. LAND USE
A. Existing Land Use(s) and Zoning: The property consists of single-family homes zoned R-15.
B. Character of Surrounding Area and Adjacent Land Use and Zoning:
1. North: Multi-family residential properties in Creekside Arbour Apartments, zoned R-15 and
Elm Grove Mobile Home Park, zoned R-8.
2. East: Multi-family residential properties in Creekside Arbour Apartments, zoned R-15
3. South: Multi-family residential properties in Miramont Apartments, zoned R-15
4. West: Vacant and single-family residential property zoned R-8 and R-15.
C. History of Previous Actions:
1. In 2000, the property was rezoned from R-8 and R-15 to entirely R-15 (RZ-00-001,
Ordinance #865).
D. Utilities:
1. Location of sewer: Sanitary sewer mains intended to provide service to the proposed
development currently exist adjacent to the proposed development.
2. Location of water: Water mains intended to provide service to the proposed development
currently exist adjacent to the proposed development.
3. Issues or concerns: Applicant shall be required to loop the proposed water system to the
existing water mains adjacent to the proposed development.
E. Physical Features:
1. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: No major facilities.
2. Hazards: Staff is not aware of any hazards that exist on this property.
3. Flood Plain: A portion of this project lies within the Meridian Floodplain Overlay District.
VII. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
The subject property is designated High-Density Residential (HDR) on the Future Land Use Map
(FLUM) contained in the Comprehensive Plan. HDR designated areas allow for the development of
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multi-family homes in areas where urban services are provided. Residential gross densities may
exceed 15 dwelling units per acre. Development might include duplexes, apartment buildings,
townhouses, and other multi-unit structures. 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. The building elevations submitted by the applicant show a mixture of materials as well as
building modulation along NE 4th Street.
The applicant proposes to develop the property with twenty-one (21) single-family attached dwellings
at a gross density of 11.29 dwelling units per acre (d.u./acre).
Staff finds the density proposed by the applicant with the preliminary plat is generally consistent with
the HDR designation set forth in the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to
the proposed use (staff analysis in italics):
1. “Provide for a wide diversity of housing types (single-family, modular, mobile homes and
multi-family arrangements) and choices between ownership and rental dwelling units for all
income groups in a variety of locations suitable for residential development.” (3.07.03B, Page
56)
2. If approved, the proposed single-family attached dwellings would contribute to the variety of
housing types available within the City, consistent with the surrounding residential
developments.”Require usable open space to be incorporated into new residential subdivision
plats.” (3.07.02A Page 55)
The plat as designed provides no useable open space (none is required), except the private
patios and the limited landscaping along the street and the rear of the units. Since the site is
less than 5 acres in size, the UDC does not require qualifying open space or site amenities to
be incorporated into the project.
3. “Require common area in all subdivisions.” (3.07.02F Page 55)
The proposed plat does not depict any common areas.
4. “Require pedestrian access in all new development to link subdivisions together and promote
neighborhood connectivity.” (3.07.02C Page 55)
The preliminary plat shows a five foot sidewalk that would connect the proposed development
to the Creekside Arbour Apartments to the north as well as a sidewalk along the proposed NE
4th Street extension.
5. “Permit new development only where urban services can be reasonably provided at the time
of final approval and development is contiguous to the City.” (3.01.01F Page 45)
City services are available and will be extended by the developer to the proposed lots upon
development of the site in accord with UDC 11-3A-21.
6. “Provide housing options close to employment and shopping centers.” (3.07.02D)
Because of its location in close proximity to employment and shopping centers along
Fairview Avenue and Main Street, this property is ideal for providing higher density housing
options.
7. “Require pedestrian access in all new development to link subdivisions together and promote
neighborhood connectivity.” (3.07.02C)
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The applicant is proposing to construct a 5 foot sidewalk along NE 4th Street as well as along
the proposed common driveways in order to provide pedestrian access to all of the proposed
lots.
8. “Use the Design Manual.” (3.07.02E)
The architectural elevations provided by the applicant appear to meet the standards set forth
for residential properties. The applicant included a variety of materials, architectural
features and colors as well as to modulate the building from Ne 4th Street in order to enhance
the design of the project.
9. “Encourage infill development.” (3.01.02B)
The subject property is surrounded by property that has been developed with single family
and multi-family residential. This property has been under-developed for many years and is
near downtown which makes it a good candidate for quality infill redevelopment. Staff
believes the plat and housing units as designed provide enough variation to demonstrate
individual identity as desired by the Comprehensive Plan.
10. “Elevate quality of design for houses and apartments; evaluate the need for design review
guidelines for single-family homes.”
Staff reviews the design of attached single-family homes. The applicant has provided
variation in building design, and has provided modulation in building distance from the
proposed NE 4th Street.
Based on the above analysis, staff finds that the proposed development is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and recommends approval.
VIII. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC)
A. Purpose Statement of Zone: Per UDC 11-2A-1, the purpose of the residential districts is to
provide for a range of housing opportunities consistent with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
Residential districts are distinguished by the allowable density of dwelling units per acre and
corresponding housing types that can be accommodated within the density range. The medium-
high density residential (R-15) district allows a maximum gross density of 15 dwelling units per
acre.
B. Schedule of Use: Unified Development Code (UDC) Table 11-2A-7 lists the principal permitted
(P), accessory (A), conditional (C), and prohibited (-) uses in the R-15 zoning district. Any use
not explicitly listed, or listed as a prohibited use is prohibited. The proposed use of the site for
single-family attached dwellings is principally permitted use in the R-15 zoning district.
C. Dimensional Standards: Development of the site should be consistent with the dimensional
standards listed in UDC Tables 11-2A-7 for the R-15 zoning district.
D. Landscaping: Street buffer landscaping shall be installed in accordance with the standards listed
in UDC Table 11-2A-7 for the R-15 zoning district.
E. Off-Street Parking: Off-street parking is required in accord with UDC Table 11-3C-6 for single-
family dwellings. Single-family attached homes are subject to design review.
IX. ANALYSIS
A. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation:
Preliminary Plat: The proposed plat consists of twenty-two (21) building lots and four (4)
common lot on 1.813 acres of land in the R-15 zoning district (see Exhibit A.2). The gross
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density for the subdivision is 11.29 d.u./acre. The average lot size is 2,658 square feet. All of the
proposed lots comply with the dimensional standards of the UDC.
Common Driveways: The applicant is proposing two (2) common driveways in this project. All
common driveways should comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-6C-3D. Staff has
reviewed the dimensions of the common driveways depicted on the plat and they are consistent
with these standards. Unless limited by a significant geographical feature, or separated by a
minimum 5-foot wide landscaped common lot, all properties that abut a common driveway
shall take access from the driveway.
A perpetual ingress/egress easement is required to be filed with the Ada County Recorder,
which shall include a requirement for maintenance of a paved surface capable of supporting
fire vehicles and equipment.
For any plats using a common driveway, the setbacks, building envelope, and orientation of
the lots and structures are required to be shown on the preliminary plat and/or as an
exhibit with the final plat application.
Alternative Compliance: The applicant is seeking approval of an alternative compliance request
to section 11-6C-3 of the UDC. This specific section relates to common driveways, and the
applicant has made the following requests:
1. To allow for a five foot sidewalk instead of a five foot landscape buffer to any lots that do not
take access to a common driveway.
Staff is supportive of the proposed sidewalk along the common driveway instead of the 5
foot landscape buffer. The applicant shall place the five foot sidewalk within the common
driveway lot.
Existing Structures: There are several existing structures on the site that will be demolished as
part of this project.
Dimensional Standards: Development of this site is required to comply with the dimensional
standards listed in UDC 11-2A-3 and Table 11-2A-7 for the R-15 district and. Staff has reviewed
the proposed plat and found it to be in compliance with the R-15 dimensional standards.
Block Length: The plat is required to comply with the block length standards listed in UDC 11-
6C-3F. Staff has reviewed the proposed plat and found it to be in compliance with the
aforementioned standards.
Access: Vehicular access is proposed for this site via one access to East Badley Avenue and on to
NE 4th Street by way of a 22-foot common lot. As proposed ten of the lots have direct lot access
to NE. 4th Street. Since this is a local roadway, UDC does not prohibit access to either of these
roadways.
Streets: The proposed NE 4th Street depicted on the plat is a public street. A total of 50-feet of
right-of-way is proposed for NE 4th Street, which the applicant is proposing to construct half plus
twelve.
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Sidewalks: Sidewalks are required along all public streets as set forth in UDC 11-3A-17. The
applicant proposes to construct a 5-foot wide attached sidewalk along NE 4th Street.
Tree Mitigation: If there are any existing trees on the site that are proposed to be removed, the
applicant should contact Elroy Huff, City Arborist, at 888-3579 to schedule an appointment to
confirm mitigation requirements prior to removal of any trees on the site.
Fencing: Any existing and proposed fencing for the development shall be included on either a
site plan or landscape plan and shall comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-6B and 11-
3A-7.
Pressurized Irrigation (PI): An underground PI system is required to be provided to each lot in
the subdivision as proposed in accord with UDC 11-3A-15. The applicant is proposing to use
City’s domestic water as irrigation, however as noted in UDC 11-3A-15.C, the applicant has not
provided a waiver of requirements from the irrigation district of proof that they do not have water
rights. Use of the City’s domestic water as irrigation shall be a last option in providing irrigation
water to a proposed development.
Building Elevations: The applicant is proposing attached single-family homes. The applicant
has submitted conceptual sample building elevations for future homes in this development,
included in Exhibit A.4. Building materials appear to consist of a mix of shingle siding, lap siding
and architectural shingles with stone accents.
The elevations provided by the applicant appear to meet the standards set forth in UDC 11-3A-19
or the standards set forth in the City of Meridian Architectural Standards Manual for residential
properties.
Administrative Design Review (DES): A DES application is required to be submitted prior to
issuance of building permits for the single family attached homes. The applicant must comply
with the design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and the guidelines contained in the Meridian
Design Manual.
In accord with the Findings contained in Exhibit C, Staff recommends approval of the proposed
preliminary plat request for this site. Staff has included comments and recommended conditions
from other City departments in Exhibit B of this report.
X. EXHIBITS
A. Drawings/Other
1. Vicinity Map
2. Proposed Preliminary Plat (dated: 10/28/16)
3. Conceptual Building Elevations
B. Agency & Department Comments/Conditions
C. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
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A. Drawings
1. Vicinity Map
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2. Proposed Preliminary Plat (dated: 10/28/16)
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3. Conceptual Building Elevations (NOT APPROVED)
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B. EXHIBIT B - AGENCY & DEPARTMENT COMMENTS/CONDITIONS
1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1.1 Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1.1.1 Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved annexation (RZ-00-001, Ordinance #865).
1.1.2 The preliminary plat included in Exhibit A.2, dated 10/28/16, shall be revised as follows:
a. With the final plat application, the applicant shall provide an exhibit that shows the setbacks,
building envelope, and orientation of the lots and structures on all common lots.
b. Staff is supportive of the proposed sidewalk along the common driveway instead of the 5 foot
landscape buffer. The applicant shall place the five foot sidewalk within the common
driveway lot as proposed.
1.1.3 The applicant shall include a note on the final plat that indicates that for all common driveways, a
perpetual ingress/egress easement is required to be filed with the Ada County Recorder, which
shall include a requirement for maintenance of a paved surface capable of supporting fire vehicles
and equipment.
1.1.4 A DES application is required to be submitted prior to issuance of building permits for the single-
family attached homes. With the submittal of the DES application, the applicant shall submit a
master site plan that designates the design, color schemes and variations along NE 4th Street for
each unit. The applicant must comply with the design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and the
guidelines contained in the Architectural Standards Manual.
1.1.3 Per UDC 11-5B-5B2, the Director approved the applicant’s request for alternative compliance to
the common driveway standards listed in UDC 11-6C-3D per the site plan included in Exhibit
A.2.
2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2.1 SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
2.1.1 Applicant shall be required to connect to the existing water main located in E. Badley Avenue,
and the main located within NE 4th Street, thereby looping the water system into all available
locations.
2.1.3 A street light plan will need to be included in the final plat application. Street light plan
requirements are listed in section 6-5 of the Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. A copy
of the standards can be found at http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272
2.2 General Conditions of Approval
2.2.1 Applicant shall coordinate water and sewer main size and routing with the Public Works
Department, and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to provide
service outside of a public right-of-way. Minimum cover over sewer mains is three feet, if cover
from top of pipe to sub-grade is less than three feet than alternate materials shall be used in
conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments Standard Specifications.
2.2.2 Per Meridian City Code (MCC), the applicant shall be responsible to install sewer and water
mains to and through this development. Applicant may be eligible for a reimbursement
agreement for infrastructure enhancement per MCC 8-6-5.
2.2.3 The applicant shall provide easement(s) for all public water/sewer mains outside of public right of
way (include all water services and hydrants). The easement widths shall be 20-feet wide for a
single utility, or 30-feet wide for two. The easements shall not be dedicated via the plat, but
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rather dedicated outside the plat process using the City of Meridian’s standard forms. The
easement shall be graphically depicted on the plat for reference purposes. Submit an executed
easement (on the form available from Public Works), a legal description prepared by an Idaho
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, which must include the area of the easement (marked
EXHIBIT A) and an 81/2” x 11” map with bearings and distances (marked EXHIBIT B) for
review. Both exhibits must be sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Land Surveyor. DO
NOT RECORD. Add a note to the plat referencing this document. All easements must be
submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to the City Engineers signatures on the final plat.
2.2.4 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water (MCC 9-1-28C1). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or
well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single -point
connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized,
the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to
prior to receiving development plan approval.
2.2.5 All existing structures that are required to be removed shall be prior to signature on the final plat
by the City Engineer.
2.2.6 All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting,
crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per UDC
11-3A-6. In performing such work, the applicant shall comply with Idaho Code 42-1207 and any
other applicable law or regulation.
2.2.7 Any existing domestic well system within this project shall be removed from domestic service per
City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8 contact the City of Meridian Engineering Department at
(208)898-5500 for inspections of disconnection of services. Wells may be used for non-domestic
purposes such as landscape irrigation if approved by Idaho Department of Water Resources
Contact Robert B. Whitney at (208)334-2190.
2.2.8 Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City Ordinance
Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact Central District Health for abandonment procedures and
inspections (208)375-5211.
2.2.9 Street signs are to be in place, sanitary sewer and water system shall be approved and activated,
fencing installed, drainage lots constructed, road base approved by the Ada County Highway
District and the Final Plat for this subdivision shall be recorded, prior to applying for building
permits.
2.2.10 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all uncompleted
fencing, landscaping, amenities, etc., prior to signature on the final plat.
2.2.11 All development improvements, including but not limited to sewer and water, fencing, micro-
paths, pressurized irrigation and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining
certificates of occupancy.
2.2.12 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to the issuance of a plan
approval letter.
2.2.13 It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act.
2.2.14 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting
that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
2.2.15 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
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2.2.16 All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-1-4B.
2.2.17 Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building
pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
2.2.18 The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of
3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom
elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least 1-foot above.
2.2.19 The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or
drainage facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation district
or ACHD. The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have been installed in
accordance with the approved design plans. This certification will be required before a certificate
of occupancy is issued for any structures within the project.
2.2.20 At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings per
the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and approved
prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the project.
2.2.21 100 Watt and 250 Watt, high-pressure sodium street lights shall be required on all public
roadways per the City of Meridian Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. All street lights
shall be installed at developer’s expense. Final design shall be submitted as part of the
development plan set for approval, which must include the location of any existing street lights.
Street light plan requirements are listed in section 6-5 of the Improvement Standards for Street
Lighting. A copy of the standards can be found on the city of meridian Public Works
Department’s website at http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272. The
contractor’s work and materials shall conform to the ISPWC and the City of Meridian
Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC.
2.2.22 The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a performance surety in the amount
of 125% of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer, water and reuse infrastructure
prior to final plat signature. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by
the owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash
deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the
Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for
more information at 887-2211.
2.2.23 The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a warranty surety in the amount of
20% of the total construction cost for all completed sewer, water and reuse infrastructure for
duration of two years. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by the
owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash
deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the
Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for
more information at 887-221.
3. POLICE DEPARTMENT
3.1 The Police Department did not provide comments on this application.
4. FIRE DEPARTMENT
3.1 The Fire Department did not provide comments on this application.
5. REPUBLIC SERVICES
5.1 Republic Services did not provide comments on this application
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6. PARKS DEPARTMENT
6.1 Parks Department has no comments
7. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT
7.1 Site Specific Conditions of Approval
7.1.1 Construct NE 4th Street as ½ of a 33-36-foot street section plus 12-feet of additional pavement
widening beyond the centerline to include construction of a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a
borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff on the unimproved side. Provide
written fire department approval for any street section less than 36-feet wide.
7.1.2 Improve NE 4th Street with vertical curb, gutter, 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk, and
dedicate 20-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of NE 4th Street extending 2-feet behind the
back edge of the sidewalk.
7.1.3 Improve Bradley Street with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalks.
7.1.4 Construct a 25-foot wide curb cut type driveway onto NE 4th Street located on the south property
line.
7.1.5 Pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of NE 4th Street
abutting the site.
7.1.6 Construct a 20-foot wide curb cut type driveway onto Bradley Avenue located approximately
108–feet east of NE 4th Street (measured centerline-to-centerline).
7.1.7 Pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of Bradley
Avenue abutting the site.
7.1.8 Payment of impacts fees are due prior to issuance of a building permit.
7.1.9 Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
7.2 Standard Conditions of Approval
7.2.1 All proposed irrigation facilities shall be located outside of the ACHD right-of-way (including all
easements). Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right -of-way
(including all easements).
7.2.2 Private Utilities including sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within the
ACHD right-of-way.
7.2.3 In accordance with District policy, 7203.3, the applicant may be required to update any existing
non-compliant pedestrian improvements abutting the site to meet current Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The applicant’s engineer should provide documentation of
ADA compliance to District Development Review staff for review.
7.2.4 Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the
construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file
number) for details.
7.2.5 A license agreement and compliance with the District’s Tree Planter policy is required for all
landscaping proposed within ACHD right-of-way or easement areas.
7.2.6 All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be
borne by the developer.
7.2.7 It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. The
applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The
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applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-811-342-1585) at least two full business days
prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic
Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during
any phase of construction.
7.2.8 Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing
by the District. Contact the District’s Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file numbers) for
details.
7.2.9 All design and construction shall be in accordance with the ACHD Policy Manual, ISPWC
Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all applicable ACHD
Standards unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall
prepare and certify all improvement plans.
7.2.10 Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of ACHD prior to District approval for occupancy.
7.2.11 No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing
and signed by the applicant or the applicant’s authorized representative and an authorized
representative of ACHD. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written confirmation of
any change from ACHD.
7.2.12 If the site plan or use should change in the future, ACHD Planning Review will review the site
plan and may require additional improvements to the transportation system at that time. Any
change in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this application, shall require the
applicant to comply with ACHD Policy and Standard Conditions of Approval in place at that time
unless a waiver/variance of the requirements or other legal relief is granted by the ACHD
Commission.
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C. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
1. Preliminary Plat Findings:
In consideration of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat, or short plat,
the decision-making body shall make the following findings:
a. The plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan;
Staff finds that the proposed plat is in substantial compliance with the adopted and
proposed Comprehensive Plan in regard to design and circulation. Please see
Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section VII, of the Staff Report for more
information.
b. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to
accommodate the proposed development;
Staff finds that public services will be provided to the subject property upon
development. (See Exhibit B of the Staff Report for more details from public service
providers.)
c. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the
City’s capital improvement program;
Because City water and sewer and any other utilities will be provided by the development
at their own cost, Staff finds that the subdivision will not require the expenditure of
capital improvement funds.
d. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed
development;
Staff recommends the Commission and Council consider comments from the public
service providers (i.e., Police, Fire, ACHD, etc.) to determine this finding. (See Exhibit B
for more detail.)
e. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general
welfare; and
Staff is not aware of any health, safety, or environmental problems associated with the
platting of this property that should be brought to the Council or Commission’s attention.
ACHD considers road safety issues in their analysis. Staff recommends that the
Commission and Council consider any public testimony that may be presented to them
when determining whether or not the proposed subdivision may cause health, safety or
environmental problems of which Staff is unaware.
f. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features.
Staff is unaware of any natural, scenic or historic features on this site. Therefore, staff
finds that the proposed development will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of
any natural, scenic or historic feature(s) of major importance. The Commission and
Council may consider any public testimony that may be presented to determine whether
or not the proposed development may destroy or damage a natural or scenic feature(s) of
major importance of which staff is unaware.
2. Alternative Compliance Findings:
In order to grant approval for alternative compliance, the director shall determine the
following findings:
1. Strict adherence or application of the requirements is not feasible; OR
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The Director finds that strict adherence to the common driveway standards is feasible
given the ability to design the project to meet those requirements.
2. The alternative compliance provides an equal or superior means for meeting the
requirements; and
The Director finds the alternative compliance provides an equal means for meeting the
City’s common driveway standards. UDC 11-6C-3D.5 requires that any lot that abuts a
common driveway either provide vehicular access to the common driveway, or provide a
5 foot landscape buffer. The applicant is proposing to provide a 5 foot sidewalk in place
of the landscape buffer in order to provide pedestrian access to the lots on the common
driveway. Therefore, the Director finds that five foot sidewalk along the common
driveway as proposed by the applicant provides an equal means for complying with the
common driveway standards set forth in UDC 11-6C.
3. The alternative means will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
impair the intended uses and character of the surrounding properties.
The Director finds that the proposed alternative to the common driveway standards will
not be detrimental to the public welfare or impair the use/character of the surrounding
properties.