PZ - Letter by Applicant Regarding DA Modification Submittal - 5.2(JUl
J•U•B ENGINEERS, INC.
May 1, 2017
Sonya Allen
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway
Meridian, Idaho 83642
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RE: CAVEN RIDGE ESTATES EAST AND WEST SUBDIVISIONS — DA MODIFICATION AND
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CAVEN RIDGE ESTATES EAST
Dear Ms. Allen,
On behalf of New Cavanaugh, LLC, please accept this request for Development Agreement (DA)
Modification for the Caven Ridge Estates East and West proposed subdivisions and Preliminary Plat for
the Caven Ridge Estates East Subdivision, located east of Meridian Road and north of Rumpel Lane, in
Meridian, Idaho. The property is currently zoned R-8 (Medium Density Residential).
DA Modification
In 2006, the City of Meridian approved a request for Annexation (AZ -06-015) and Preliminary Plat for
Tanana Valley Subdivision (PP -06-013) and a final plat for Cavanaugh Subdivision Phase 1 (FP -07-014)
was approved in June, 2007. The original preliminary plat included 548 lots, 1 commercial lot, 1 school
lot, and 20 common lots on 177.94 acres.
The subject property was part of the larger approved project and development agreement. Due to
extenuating circumstances these properties were divided among investors and sold off to different
developers making it difficult to continue to develop according to the originally approved preliminary plat
and development agreement conditions.
A new preliminary plat for Caven Ridge Estates East and a concept plan for Caven Ridge Estates West is
being proposed to replace the original preliminary plat approvals and associated development agreement,
and to provide updated entitlements and conditions for the subject property. In an effort to coordinate
construction of the infrastructure with the property owner to the southwest of this project, we would like to
request that the developer be permitted to submit the Caven Ridge Estates West preliminary plat after
construction of Phase 4 of Caven Ridge Estates East.
The design of the project is intended to complement the existing single family residential uses in the area.
In all, the two Caven Ridge Estates Subdivisions encompass 47.08 acres. Once fully developed both
subdivisions will include 6.49 acres (13.78%) of total open space and 5.15 acres (10.9%) of qualified
open space. The amenities that will be provided for all Caven Ridge Estates residents include
playground equipment, a pool with two 18'x18' structures connected by a breezeway to house restrooms
and equipment storage, and pathways.
There are adequate public services available to this area to sere the subdivision. Public utilities will be
made available to the site by extending services from Caven Ridge Estates Phase 1. Storm water will be
retained on site in seepage beds designed by a civil engineer. The proposed roadways will be public
streets dedicated to the Ada County Highway District.
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Preliminary Plat — Caven Ridge Estates East
The 32.59 acre property will be divided into 100 lots including 93 Single -Family lots and 7 common lots to
accommodate a clubhouse, play structure, pool, open space and pathways. The average lot size will be
10,505 square feet with the minimum lot size at 6,955 square feet in accordance with Meridian City Code.
Trees, shrubs, various grasses and ground cover will be planted within the site, within a 35' landscape
buffer with berm and 10' walkway/sidewalk adjacent to S Meridian Road and within a 20' landscape buffer
and detached sidewalks adjacent to Rumpel Lane and S Standing Timber Way. 6' vinyl fence is also
planned around the perimeter of the subdivision.
The developer has met with the City of Meridian Arborist and there are no trees to be mitigated on the
property (see enclosed note from Elroy Huff).
Special Requests
The applicant is requesting a waiver to UDC 11 -3A -6A to allow the Ridenbaugh Canal to remain open
due to its large capacity (as allowed by 11-3A-6A.3b).
The applicant is requesting approval of a "step down" in density from medium to low density residential as
is allowed in the Meridian Comprehensive Plan (pg. 21). Medium density is defined in the
Comprehensive Plan as having a range from three to eight dwelling units per acre. This development is
proposing 2.82 dwelling units per acre.
Also, please consider a request to approve the face of Block 4 to be up to 1,200 feet in length as set forth
in UDC 11-6C-3F.3b. The original home located to the north of Block 4 is not owned by this developer,
so the project was designed around the original property. Also, the Reflection Ridge development to the
south is already in place so there is little flexibility for design of lots in this location.
Summary
In summary, the request is for approval of the Caven Ridge Estates East preliminary plat and
development agreement modification that includes a concept plan for Caven Ridge Estates West to be
constructed in 2 — 3 years. Overall open space requirements will be met with our proposed request. As
the previous phases have been developed by various other owners, they have also made modifications to
the original development agreement but have continued to satisfy the open space guidelines and general
layouts set forth in the original development agreement. This project intends to do the same.
This request is also for approval of three special requests that include leaving the Ridenbaugh Canal
unpiped, a "step down" in density and approval for up to a 1,200 foot block length on the face of Block 4.
The enclosed applications have been submitted in accordance with the requirements of the City of
Meridian. The development has also been designed in accordance with the City of Meridian Code and
Comprehensive Plan.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at kwatkins(Oiub.c_om or 489-7906.
Sincerely,
J -U -B ENGINEERS, Inc.
Kristi Watkins
Land Development Planner
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