CC - Applicant Response to Staff Report - 5.10
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STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 16, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Josh Beach, Associate City Planner
208-884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: Paisley Meadows Subdivision No. 2 - FP (H-2017-0056)
I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
The applicant, Hayden Homes Idaho, LLC, has applied for final plat (FP) approval of 29 single-
family residential building lots and 1 common area lot on 8.02 acres of land in an R-4 zoning district
for Paisley Meadows Subdivision No. 2.
II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Paisley Meadows Subdivision No. 2 final plat based on the
analysis provided below in Section V.
III. PROPOSED MOTION
Approval
I move to approve File Number H-2017-0056 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of
May 16, 2017, with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.)
Denial
I move to deny File Number H-2017-0056, as presented during the hearing on May 16, 2017, for the
following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial.)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number H-2017-0056 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date
here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance.)
IV. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
A. Site Address/Location:
The subject property is located at 2180 E. Amity Road, in the SW ¼ of Section 29, T. 3N., R. 1E.
B. Applicant:
Hayden Homes Idaho, LLC
1406 N. Main Street, Suite 114
Meridian, Idaho 83642
C. Owner:
B&L Idaho 2, LLC
6700 E. Glacier Dr.
Boise, ID 83713
D. Representative:
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Erickson Civil, Inc.
6213 N. Cloverdale Road, Suite 125
Garden City, ID 83714
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
The proposed final plat depicts 29 building lots and 1 common area lot on 8.02 acres of land in the R-
4 zoning district. All of the lots proposed in this subdivision are for single-family detached homes and
comply with the dimensional standards of the R-4 zoning district listed in UDC Table 11-2A-5.
Staff has reviewed the proposed final plat for substantial compliance with the approved preliminary
plat as set forth in UDC 11-6B-3C.2. Staff finds the proposed final plat is in substantial compliance
with the approved preliminary plat.
VI. SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
1. Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved annexation and preliminary plat (H-2016-0089,
AZ-06-042).
2. The applicant shall obtain the City Engineer’s signature on the final plat by November 9, 2018;
or, apply for a time extension in accord with UDC 11-6B-7.
3. Prior to submittal for the City Engineer’s signature, have the Certificate of Owners and the
accompanying acknowledgement signed and notarized.
4. The final plat prepared by Land Solutions, stamped and dated on 4/11/17 by Clinton W. Hansen
PLS, shall be revised prior to City Engineer signature on the final plat as follows:
a. Complete the recording instrument number reference for the sidewalk easement in the plat
legend.
b. Revise note #2 to create 5-foot wide side lot line PUDI easements.
5. The landscape plan prepared by Jensen Belts, dated 9/21/16, shall be revised as follows:
a. All fencing installed on the site must comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-6
and 11-3A-7. If permanent fencing does not exist at the subdivision boundary, temporary
construction fencing to contain debris shall be installed around this phase prior to release
of building permits for this subdivision.
b. The proposed 4-foot solid fencing with 2-foot “lattice” openings at the top require that
the “lattice “ be at least 80% open vision in order to meet the requirements of UDC 11-
3A-7. This condition is applicable to fencing adjacent to Lot 11, Block 5.
6. Staff’s failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or conditions from the preliminary plat does
not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for compliance.
7. Comply with the stormwater integration standards listed in UDC 11-3B-11C.
8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall record a final plat.
9. All existing structures on the site shall be removed prior to signature on the final plat by the City
Engineer.
10. Future homes constructed within this development shall comply with the conceptual building
elevations and materials approved with the preliminary plat.
11. A landscape surety shall be put into place for removal of the construction entrance and t he
temporary construction entrance shall be removed prior to signature on the final plat for
phase two of the proposed development.
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VII. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Sanitary sewer service to this development is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to
the development. The applicant shall install mains to and through this subdivision; applicant shall
coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works Department, and execute standard forms
of easements for any mains that are required to provide service. 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. Water service to this site is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to the development.
The applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development,
coordinate main size and routing with Public Works.
3. All improvements related to public life, safety and health shall be completed prior to occupancy
of the structures. Where approved by the City Engineer, an owner may post a performance surety
for such improvements in order to obtain City Engineer signature on the final plat as set f orth in
UDC 11-5C-3B.
4. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Department staff, the
applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-3B-14A.
5. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all incomplete
fencing, landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, prior to signature on the final plat.
6. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post with the City a performance surety in the
amount of 125% of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer, water 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 applicant shall be required to enter into a Development Sur ety Agreement
with the City of Meridian. 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.
7. 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, and water infrastructure for a duration
of two years. This surety amount will be verified by a line item final cost invoicing 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.
8. In the event that an applicant and/or owner cannot complete non-life, non-safety and non-health
improvements, prior to City Engineer signature on the final plat and/or prior to occupancy, a
surety agreement may be approved as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3C.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting
that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
12. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
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13. All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-1-4B.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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 faciliti es 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES permitting that
may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year -round
source of water (MCC 9-1-28.C.1). 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,
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the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to
development plan approval.
24. 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.
VIII. EXHIIBITS
A. Vicinity Map
B. Approved Preliminary Plat (dated: 7/11/16)
C. Proposed Final Plat (dated: 4/11/17)
D. Proposed Landscape Plan (dated: 3/29/17)
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Exhibit A – Vicinity Map
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Exhibit B – Approved Preliminary Plat (dated: 7/11/16)
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Exhibit C – Proposed Final Plat (dated: 4/11/17)
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Exhibit D –Proposed Landscape Plan (dated: 3/29/17)
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