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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 OATMAY J -U -B COMPANIES ortour N MAPPM 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. a 250 S. Beechwood Avenue, Suite 201, Boise, ID 83709-0944 r 208-376-7330 f 208-323-9336 vv www.jub.com 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 www.jub.com 1 -U -B ENGINEERS, Inc.