Black Cat and Chinden Annexation (H-2016-0120)CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
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CITY OF MERIDIAN
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND
DECISION & ORDER
In the Matter of the Request for Annexation and Zoning of 3.51 acres of land from RUT in Ada County to
the L-O zoning district located at 6280 N. Black Cat Road, in the NW ¼ of Section 27, Township 4N.,
Range 1W, by Pine Street, LLC.
Case No(s). H-2016-0120
For the City Council Hearing Date of: December 20, 2016 (Findings on January 3, 2017)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of December 20, 2016, incorporated
by reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of December 20, 2016, incorporated
by reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of December 20,
2016, incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the hearing
date of December 20, 2016, incorporated by reference)
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the “Local Land Use
Planning Act of 1975,” codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (I.C. §67-6503).
2. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Unified Development Code codified at
Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of Meridian has, by
ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of
Meridian, which was adopted April 19, 2011, Resolution No. 11-784 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code § 11-5A.
4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s) received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not impose
expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed.
6. That the City has granted an order of approval of the annexation and zoning request in
accordance with this Decision, which shall be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then a
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copy served by the Clerk upon the applicant, the Planning Department, the Public Works
Department and any affected party requesting notice.
7. That this annexation approval is subject to a development agreement containing the provisions in
the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of October 18, 2016, incorporated by reference.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the City Council’s authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 11-5A and based upon
the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby ordered that:
1. The applicant’s request for annexation and zoning was approved with an L-O zoning district
with the requirement of a Development Agreement with the provisions noted in the Staff
Report for the hearing date of December 20, 2016, attached as Exhibit A.
D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits
Notice of Six (6) Month Development Agreement Duration
The development agreement shall be signed by the property owner and returned to the City
within six (6) months of the City Council granting annexation and/or rezone (UDC 11-5B-3D).
A modification to the development agreement may be initiated prior to signature of the
agreement by all parties and/or may be requested to extend the time allowed for the agreement
to be signed and returned to the City if filed prior to the end of the six (6) month approval
period (UDC 11-5B-3F).
E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
1. The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, denial of a development
application entitles the Owner to request a regulatory taking analysis. Such request must be in
writing, and must be filed with the City Clerk not more than twenty-eight (28) days after the
final decision concerning the matter at issue. A request for a regulatory takings analysis will
toll the time period within which a Petition for Judicial Review may be filed.
2. Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of Meridian.
When applicable and pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521, any affected person being a person
who has an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the final action of the
governing board may within twenty-eight (28) days after the date of this decision and order
seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho Code.
F. Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of December 20, 2016
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the ___________ day of ________________,
2016.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KEITH BIRD
COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT JOE BORTON
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNE LITTLE ROBERTS
COUNCIL MEMBER TY PALMER
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Exhibit A
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STAFF REPORT
Hearing Date: December 20, 2016
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Josh Beach, Associate City Planner
(208) 884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: H-2016-0120 – Black Cat and Chinden–AZ
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The applicant, Pine Street, LLC has submitted an application for annexation and zoning (AZ) of 3.51
acres of land with an L-O zoning district for Black Cat and Chinden Annexation.
2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed AZ application with the conditions listed in Exhibit B,
based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Exhibit D.
Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 17, 2016. At the public hearing,
the Commission moved to recommend approval of the subject AZ request.
a. Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Jerrod Wallgren
ii. In opposition: None
iii. Commenting: Jerrod Wallgren
iv. Written testimony: None
v. Staff presenting application: Bill Parsons
vi. Other staff commenting on application: None
b. Key Issue(s) of Discussion by Commission:
i. When to remove the house and whether to require the home to connect to city utilities
for a short period of time, or to let them stay on septic and well until the property
develops.
c. Key Commission Change(s) to Staff Recommendation:
i. Modify condition 1.1.1k , as follows: The single family home shall be removed prior to
issuance of the first certificate of zoning compliance for the site.
d. Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council:
i. None
The Meridian City Council heard this item on December 20, 2016. At the public hearings, the
Council moved to approve the AZ and PP requests.
a. Summary of City Council Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Jarrod Wallgren
ii. In opposition: Lee Coulson, Vern Williams, Terrell Williams, Jason Attinger,
iii. Commenting: Dale Eldridge, Vern Williams, Terrell Williams, Jason Attinger,
iv. Written testimony: None
v. Staff presenting application: Josh Beach
vi. Other staff commenting on application: Caleb Hood,
b. Key Issues of Discussion by Council:
Exhibit A
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i. Whether to allow the existing home to remain until a CZC is approved, and the process
for doing so.
3. PROPOSED MOTION
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend approval of File
Number H-2016-0120 as presented in staff report for the hearing date of November 17, 2016 with the
following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.)
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend denial of File
Number H-2016-0036 as presented in staff report for the hearing date of November 17, 2016 for the
following reasons: (You should state specific reason(s) for denial.)
Continuance
I move to continue File Numbers H-2016-0120 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date
here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance.)
4. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
a. Site Address/Location:
The site is located at 6280 N. Black Cat Road, in the NW ¼ of Section 27, Township 4N., Range
1W.
b. Owner/Applicant:
Pine Street, LLC
420 E. Elm Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
c. Representative:
Jerrod Wallgren, JGT Architecture
1212 12th Avenue South
Nampa, ID 83651
d. Applicant's Request: Please see applicant’s narrative for this information.
5. PROCESS FACTS
a. The subject application is for annexation & zoning. A public hearing is required before the
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council on this matter, consistent with Meridian City
Code Title 11, Chapter 5.
b. Newspaper notifications published on: October 31 and November 14, 2016 (P&Z) November 28
and December 12, 2016 (Council)
c. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: October 27, 2016 (P&Z) November 21,
2016 (Council)
d. Applicant posted notice on site by: November 7, 2016 (P&Z) December 5, 2016 (Council)
6. LAND USE
a. Existing Land Use(s): The subject property is zoned RUT in Ada County and is developed with a
single-family home.
Exhibit A
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b. Description of Character of Surrounding Area and Adjacent Land Uses and Zoning:
1. North: W. Chinden Blvd., and Tree Farm Property, Zoned C-C
2. East: Vacant property (The recently approved Trilogy Subdivision), zoned R-8
3. South: Bainbridge Subdivision and Rambo Subdivision, Zoned R-8
4. West: N. Black Cat Road and Single-family homes zoned RUT.
c. History of Previous Actions: None
d. Utilities:
1. Public Works:
Location of sewer: A sanitary sewer main currently exists in N. Black Cat Road, and a new
sewer main is proposed to the south in Ramblin Court.
Location of water: A water main currently exists in N. Black Cat Road, and a new water main
is proposed to the south in Ramblin Court.
Issues or concerns: Even though mains currently exist in N. Black Cat Road, it is the city’s
preference that services for the proposed project come from the proposed mains in Ramblin
Court if they exist at the time of development.
e. Physical Features:
1. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: No major facilities traverse the property.
2. Hazards: Staff is not aware of any hazards that exist on this property.
3. Flood Plain: NA
7. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
This property is designated “Medium Density Residential” on the Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use Map. At the discretion of City Council, areas with a residential comprehensive plan
designation may request an office use if the property only has frontage on an arterial street or
section line road and is three acres or less in size. The subject property has limited access to local
streets and is located on the corner of two arterial roadways. Staff is not in favor of direct access
either to W. Chinden or N. Black Cat Road, and because the local street within the proposed
Trilogy Subdivision has not been constructed, the only vehicular access to the property is from
W. Ramblin Court. Staff is in favor of allowing office uses on the subject property, subject to the
conditions in Exhibit B. The following Comprehensive Plan policies apply to this application:
1. “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)
City services are readily available to serve the proposed development in accord with UDC
11-3A-21.
2. “Require pedestrian access connectors in all new development to link subdivisions together to
promote neighborhood connectivity as part of a community pathway system.” (3.03.03B)
Staff is supportive of the proposed pedestrian connections to the future sidewalk along N.
Black Cat, W. Ramblin Court and W. Chinden Blvd; however, staff recommends that the
applicant provide a pedestrian connection to the proposed future adjacent subdivision by
providing a stub sidewalk to the east property line.
Exhibit A
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3. “Protect existing residential properties from incompatible land use development on adjacent
parcels.” (3.06.01F)
The applicant is proposing L-O zoning for the subject parcel. Staff finds that with a
development agreement provision that ties the applicant to the submitted conceptual plan and
limits the uses allowed within the L-O zoning district, that the subject development is
consistent with the surrounding development to the east.
4. “Require street connections between subdivisions at regular intervals to enhance connectivity
and better traffic flow.” (3.03.03C)
One stub streets has been proposed to connect with the previously approved Trilogy
Subdivision. This property has been proposed to be developed in a manner similar to the
subject parcel.
6. “Encourage and promote the preservation and expansion of Chinden Boulevard (US 20/26)
by ITD (3.03.02L).
The applicant has coordinated with ITD on the preservation of right of way (ROW) along the
Chinden corridor. The total ROW needed for this segment of corridor is 140 feet. The
submitted plans depict the 60-feet of additional (100-feet total from centerline) ROW.
7. “Require landscape street buffers for new development along all entryway corridors.
(2.01.02E)
A 35-foot wide landscape buffer will be required along Chinden Boulevard, designated
entryway corridors. These landscape buffers must be developed in accord with the standards
listed in UDC 11-3B-7C Landscape Buffers along Streets.
Staff is of the opinion that the proposed use is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and
the surrounding uses based on the analysis above if the developed in accord with the recommended
provisions of the prosed development agreement in Exhibit B.
8. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
A. Purpose Statement of Zone: The purpose of the L-O district is to provide for the retail and service
needs of the community in accordance with the Meridian comprehensive plan. Six (6) districts are
designated which differ in the size and scale of commercial structures accommodated in the
district, the scale and mix of allowed commercial uses, and the location of the district in
proximity to streets and highways.
B. Schedule of Use: Unified Development Code (UDC) Table 11-2B-2 lists the principal permitted,
accessory, conditional, and prohibited uses in the L-O zoning district. The proposed professional
or medical office is a principally permitted use in the L-O zoning district.
C. Dimensional Standards: Development of the site shall comply with the dimensional standards
listed in UDC Table 11-2B-3 for the proposed L-O zoning district.
D. Landscaping: Landscaping is required to be installed on the site in accord with the parking lot
standards listed in UDC 11-3B-8C, street buffer standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C in accord with
UDC Table 11-2B-3.
E. Off-Street Parking: UDC 11-3C-6B requires 1 space for every 500 square feet of gross floor area.
F. Structure and Site Design Standards: Development of this site must comply with the design
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standards in accord with UDC 11-3A-19 and the guidelines listed in the City of Meridian
Architectural Standards Manual.
9. ANALYSIS
Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation:
1. ANNEXATION AND ZONING: The applicant requests annexation and zoning of 3.51 acres of
land with an L-O zoning district.
The legal description submitted with the application, included in Exhibit C, shows the boundaries
of the property proposed to be annexed and rezoned. The property is contiguous to land that has
been annexed into the City and is within the Area of City Impact boundary.
The City may require a development agreement (DA) in conjunction with an annexation pursuant
to Idaho Code section 67-6511A. In order to ensure the site develops as proposed with this
application, staff recommends a DA as a provision of annexation with the conditions included in
Exhibit B.
The applicant is proposing to take access from W. Ramblin Court and to the future N. Exeter
Avenue.
Site Plan: A site plan was submitted, included in Exhibit A.2 that depicts two 12,000 s.f. office
buildings. The design of the site should comply with the design review standards listed in UDC
11-3A-19 and the guidelines contained in the Architectural Standards Manual.
Sidewalk: A minimum 5-foot wide detached sidewalk is required around all buildings as well as
those serving public streets.
Parking: Per UDC 11-3C-6B.1, in commercial districts, one off-street parking space is required
per 500 square feet of gross floor area. Based on the total square footage of the offices, forty-
eight (48) parking space are required for the development. Additionally, per UDC 11-3C-6G, one
bicycle parking space is required to be provided for every 25 vehicle spaces proposed on the site,
in compliance with the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-5C.
A bicycle rack is required to be provided on the site capable of holding at least two bicycle.
Existing Structure(s): There is an existing home and associated outbuildings on the site that will
be removed as part of this development.
State Highways: Chinden Boulevard is a state highway. UDC 11-3H-4B prohibits access to
state highways at locations other than at section line roads, or at the ½ mile between sections. A
note should be placed on the face of the plat prohibiting direct lot access to Chinden Boulevard.
The applicant should dedicate right-of-way, in accordance with ITD’s requirements, to allow for
future highway expansion (100-feet from centerline proposed). The applicant should construct a
10-foot wide pathway along Chinden Boulevard (see UDC 11-3H-4C.3).
Ramblin Court and (Future) N. Exeter Avenue: A public street is proposed as the sole access
to serve the commercial development. In addition, the applicant will be required to construct a
landscape buffer and sidewalk along the east side of the property along the future N. Exeter
Avenue. Once the subdivision to the east develops, alternative access onto Black Cat Road will
be provided for the commercial development.
Dimensional Standards: The future development shall comply with the applicable standards
listed in UDC Table 11-2B-3 for the L-O zoning district.
Pressure Irrigation: The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be
supplied by a year-round source of water. The applicant should be required to utilize any existing
Exhibit A
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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 signature on the final plat by the City Engineer. An underground, pressurized irrigation
system should be installed to all landscape areas per the approved specifications and in
accordance with UDC 11-3A-15 and MCC 9-1-28.
Landscape Buffer along Chinden Boulevard: Chinden Boulevard, adjacent to the property, is
classified as an Entryway Corridor on the Future Land Use Map, and requires a 35-foot landscape
buffer per UDC 11-2A-5. The applicant has proposed to construct a 35-foot wide landscape
buffer along Chinden Boulevard, located outside of the future 100 foot right-of-way for the
highway. There is approximately 55 additional feet that will be improved with grass, until ITD
purchases it for the widening of Chinden Boulevard. This proposal meets the 35 foot minimum
landscape buffer requirement and accommodates the 55 feet of additional area needed by ITD for
future roadway expansion.) Landscape buffers in accord with UDC 11-2B-3 are required along
Ramblin Court, Black Cat and Exeter Avenue.
Tree Mitigation: There are large trees on the site which the applicant is proposing to remove or
relocate. Any tree over 4” in caliper that is removed from the property shall be replaced by
installing additional trees, being the equivalent number of caliper inches of those removed.
Required landscaping trees will not be considered as replacement trees for those that are
removed. The applicant should coordinate a mitigation plan with Elroy Huff at the Meridian
Parks Department.
Existing Structures: The site currently contains multiple buildings. All buildings should be
removed or relocated, prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy.
Sidewalk: UDC 11-3A-17D requires sidewalks on both sides of public streets. Ramblin Court is
currently improved with pavement only. The sidewalk on the north side of W. Ramblin Court is
to be constructed as part of the Trilogy Subdivision. The applicant shows a sidewalk connection
from Chinden Boulevard into the site. All sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with UDC
11-3A-17. Additionally, the concept plan does not show a 5 -foot sidewalk along N. Black Cat.
The concept plan shall be modified to reflect that requirement.
Multi-Use Pathway: A 10-foot wide multi-use pathway is required to be constructed on this site
along Chinden Boulevard (SH 20/26) within a public use easement in accord with UDC 11 -3H-
4C.4.
Building Elevations: Elevations were submitted with the subject application. Staff is supportive
of the proposed mix of building materials (lap siding and stucco). Commercial buildings are
required to obtain design review approval. In general staff is supportive of the building design
submitted with the application. Future buildings constructed within the subdivision must comply
with the elevations attached in Exhibit A.4 below.
Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) and Design Review (DES): A CZC and DES
application is required to be submitted prior to issuance of building permits for the commercial
structures. The applicant must comply with the design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and the
guidelines contained in the Architectural Standards Manual.
In summary staff finds the proposed project complies with the future land use map and applicable
policies of the Comprehensive plan and the UDC with the conditions of approval listed in Exhibit
B. Based on the aforementioned analysis, staff recommends approval of the subject application.
10. EXHIBITS
A. Drawings
Exhibit A
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1. Vicinity Map
2. Proposed Concept Plan/Elevations (dated: 09/20/16)
B. Conditions of Approval
1. Planning Division
2. Public Works Department
3. Fire Department
4. Police Department
5. Parks Department
6. Republic Services
7. Ada County Highway District
8. Boise Project Board of Control
C. Legal Description and Exhibit Map
D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
Exhibit A
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A. Drawings
1. Vicinity/Zoning Map
Exhibit A
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2. Proposed Concept Plan/Elevations NOT APPROVED (dated: 9/20/16)
Exhibit A
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B. Conditions of Approval
1. PLANNING DIVISION
1.1.1 A Development Agreement (DA) is required as a provision of annexation and zoning of this
property. Prior to annexation ordinance approval, a DA shall be entered into between the City of
Meridian, the property owner(s) at the time of ordinance adoption, and the developer.
Currently, a fee of $303.00 shall be paid by the applicant to the Planning Division prior to
commencement of the DA. The DA shall be signed by the property owner and returned to the
Planning Division within six (6) months of the City Council granting annexation, approved by
City Council and recorded. The DA shall, at minimum, incorporate the following provisions:
a. Access to Chinden Boulevard and Black Cat shall be prohibited for this site. Access shall be
provided from Ramblin Court and N. Exeter Drive as proposed.
b. The applicant shall dedicate the necessary right-of-way for both Chinden Boulevard and
Black Cat with the development of this property.
c. Future development of the site shall be consistent with the design standards listed in UDC 11-
3A-19 and the guidelines in the City of Meridian Architectural Standards Manual.
d. Development of this property shall substantially comply with the concept plan and elevations
included in Exhibit A.2 and shall be limited to uses allowed within the L-O zoning district.
e. Construct a minimum 35-foot wide landscape buffer along N. Black Cat Road and Chinden
Boulevard and a 10-foot wide landscape buffer adjacent to Ramblin Court and Exeter Drive.
The landscape buffers shall be landscaped in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-
5 and 11-3B-7C.
f. All landscape and frontage improvement associated with the site including a 10-foot wide
multi-use pathway along the north boundary of this site within the landscape buffer along W.
Chinden Boulevard.
g. With submission of a certificate of zoning compliance, the landscape plan shall show the
required landscape buffers in accord with UDC 11-2B-3. Landscape buffers are required
along Ramblin Court, Black Cat and Exeter Avenue.
h. The concept plan does not show a 5-foot sidewalk along N. Black Cat. The concept plan shall
be modified to reflect that requirement.
i. Any future development of the site must comply with the City of Meridian ordinances in
effect at the time of development.
j. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review application is required to be
submitted and approved for the proposed use and site design (parking, landscaping, paving,
etc.) prior to issuance of building permits.
k. The single family home shall be removed prior to issuance of the first certificate of
zoning compliance for the site.
Exhibit A
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2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2.1 SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
2.1.1 Even though water and sewer mains currently exist in N. Black Cat Road, it is the city’s
preference that services for this project come from the proposed mains in Ramblin Court that are
to be installed with the Trilogy Development, if they exist at the time of development.
2.2 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
2.2.1 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
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 signature of the final plat by the City Engineer.
2.2.2 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water (MCC 9-2-28C1). 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.
2.2.3 All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting,
crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being developed 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.
2.2.4 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.
2.2.5 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.
2.2.6 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.
2.2.7 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting
that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
2.2.8 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
2.2.9 All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-1-4B.
2.2.10 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.
Exhibit A
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2.2.11 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.
2.2.12 At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings for
any new public infrastructure 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.
2.2.13 Street light plan requirements are listed in section 6-5 of the Improvement Standards for Street
Lighting (http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272). 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. The contractor’s
work and materials shall conform to the ISPWC and the City of Meridian Supplemental
Specifications to the ISPWC. Contact the City of Meridian Transportation and Utility
Coordinator at 898-5500 for information on the locations of existing street lighting.
2.2.14 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 public 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. FIRE DEPARTMENT
3.1 The Fire Department has no concerns related to this application.
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
4.1 The Police Department has no concerns related to this application.
5. PARKS DEPARTMENT
5.1 Construct a 10-foot multi-use pathway adjacent to Chinden Boulevard. At such time that the multi-
use pathway connects from one major street to another and is greater than one-half mile long, the
applicant may petition the City to assume maintenance responsibilities.
5.2 A pedestrian easement for the multi-use pathway shall be recorded prior to City Engineer’s signature
on the final plat.
6. REPUBLIC SERVICES
6.1 Republic Services did not provide comments on this application.
7. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT (ACHD COMMENTS FORTHCOMING)
7.2.1 SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
7.2.2 STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Exhibit A
Black Cat and Chinden – AZ (H-2016-0120) PAGE 25
C. Legal Description and Exhibit Map
Exhibit A
Black Cat and Chinden – AZ (H-2016-0120) PAGE 26
Exhibit A
Black Cat and Chinden – AZ (H-2016-0120) PAGE 27
D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
1. Annexation & Zoning 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 annexatio n
and/or rezone, the Council shall make the following findings:
a. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive
Plan;
Council finds the proposed annexation with the L-O zone is consistent with the proposed
MDR future land use designation.
b. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed
district, specifically the purpose statement;
Council finds that the proposed map amendment to the L-O zoning district is consistent
with the purpose statement of the commercial districts and the proposed uses will provide
a needed service to area residents.
c. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety,
and welfare;
Council finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare if the applicant complies with conditions outlined in this report.
d. The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of
services by any political subdivision providing public services within the City
including, but not limited to, school districts; and,
Council finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not result in any adverse impact
upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing services to this site.
e. The annexation is in the best of interest of the City (UDC 11-5B-3.E).
Per the above findings, Council finds the proposed annexation is in the best interest of the
City if the applicant enters into a development agreement and complies with all
recommended DA provisions in Exhibit B.