Speedy Quick CUP (H-2017-0031)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 Conditional Use Permit for a dispatch center for mobile services
establishment on 1.06 acres of Land in the L-O Zoning District for Speedy Quick, by Blood, LLC.
Case No(s). H-2017-0031
For the Planning & Zoning Commission Hearing Date of: June 22, 2017 (Findings on July 6, 2017)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of June 22, 2017, incorporated by
reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of June 22, 2017, incorporated by
reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of June 22, 2017,
incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the hearing
date of June 22, 2017, 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 Planning & Zoning Commission 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 in accordance with this decision, which shall be
signed by the Chairman of the Commission and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk
upon the applicant, the Planning Department, the Public Works Department and any affected
party requesting notice.
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7. That this approval is subject to the conditions of approval in the attached staff report for the
hearing date of June 22, 2017, incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to be
reasonable and the applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the
application.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the Planning & Zoning Commission’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 conditional use permit is hereby approved in accord with the
conditions of approval in the staff report for the hearing date of June 22, 2017, attached as
Exhibit A.
D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits
Notice of Two (2) Year Conditional Use Permit Duration
Please take notice that the conditional use permit, when granted, shall be valid for a maximum
period of two (2) years unless otherwise approved by the City in accord with UDC 11-5B-6F.1.
During this time, the applicant shall commence the use as permitted in accord with the
conditions of approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval, and
acquire building permits and commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or
in the ground. For conditional use permits that also require platting, the final plat must be
signed by the City Engineer within this two (2) year period in accord with UDC 11-5B-6F.2.
Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord
with 11-5B-6.F.1, the Director may authorize a single extension of the time to commence the
use not to exceed one (1) two (2) year period. Additional time extensions up to two (2) years as
determined and approved by the Commission may be granted. With all extensions, the Director
or Commission may require the conditional use comply with the current provisions of Meridian
City Code Title 11.
E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
1. The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, a denial of a conditional
use permit 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 June 22, 2017
By action of the Planning & Zoning Commission at its regular meeting held on the
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Exhibit A
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STAFF REPORT
Hearing Date: May 4, 2017(Continued to June 6 and
then to June 22, 2017)
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Josh Beach, Associate City Planner
208-884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: Speedy Quick – CUP (H-2017-0031)
I. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The applicant, Blood LLC, has applied for a conditional use permit for a dispatch center for mobile
services business and for alternative compliance to reduce the landscape buffers on the north, west
and east boundaries of the site on 1.06 acres of land in the L-O zoning district. See Section IX
Analysis for more information. The applicant’s request for alternative compliance is no longer
applicable because the applicant was able to obtain the required landscape buffer width along S.
Meridian Road. The landscape buffers on the north and east are not eligible for alternative
compliance and require City Council approval.
II. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends continuance of the proposed CUP with the conditions listed in Exhibit B, based on
the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Exhibit C of the Staff Report.
The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on June 22, 2017. At the
public hearing, the Commission moved to approve the subject CUP request.
a. Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: David Blood (Applicant)
ii. In opposition: Larry Molnar
iii. Commenting: Larry Molnar
iv. Written testimony: Larry Molnar
v. Staff presenting application: Josh Beach
vi. Other staff commenting on application: Bill Parsons
b. Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
i. The applicant’s interpretation of the side yard setback.
ii. What types of equipment would be allowed within the outdoor storage yard.
iii. How can the applicant reduce the required landscape buffers along the north and e3ast
side of the property.
iv. Due to the issue of signage, whether to continue to application again to ensure adequate
notice.
v.
c. Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation:
i. Modify condition 1.2.3 as follows: “The applicant shall include the location of the dumpster
enclosure on the site/landscape plan and shall provide detail of the enclosure including size
and materials used for construction. With the submittal of the certificate of zoning
compliance application, the applicant shall provide a detail of the trash enclosure stamped
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approved by Republic Services. provide a letter from the owner of the Treasure Valley
Veterinary Clinic indicating their agreement to share trash services.”
ii. Add condition 1.12 as follows: “Prior to issuance of any certificate of zoning compliance for
the property, the applicant shall provide a copy of ITD’s approval to utilize the existing
access to S. Meridian Road.”
iii. Modify condition 2.1 as follows: “This property currently does not have direct access to
sanitary sewer. The applicant will be required to either construct an 8-inch sewer main, along
the S. Meridian Road frontage, to their parcel from the existing sewer in S. Edmonds Drive,
or work with the property owner to the north to bring an 8-inch sewer main across that parcel
from the existing sewer at the end of E. Amalie drive, or connect to the existing sewer on the
west side of Meridian Road.
III. PROPOSED MOTION
Continuance
I move to continue File Number H-2017-0031 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date
here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance.)
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Number H-2017-
0031 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of May 4, 2017, with the following
modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.)
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Number H-2017-0031
as presented during the hearing on May 4, 2017, for the following reasons: (You should state specific
reasons for denial and what the applicant could do to gain your approval with another application.)
IV. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
A. Site Address/Location:
The site is located at 2560 S. Meridian Road, in the southwest ¼ of Section 1, Township 3 North,
Range 1 West.
B. Owner/Applicant(s):
Blood, LLC
629 E. Lake Creek Street
Meridian, ID 83642
C. Applicant's Statement/Justification: Please see applicant’s narrative for this information.
V. PROCESS FACTS
A. The subject application is for a conditional use permit and alternative compliance. A public
hearing is required before the Planning & Zoning Commission on the conditional use permit,
consistent with Meridian City Code Title 11, Chapter 5.
B. Newspaper notifications published on: April 14, 2017
C. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: April 6, 2017
D. Applicant posted notice on site by: April 24, 2017
VI. LAND USE
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A. Existing Land Use(s) and Zoning: There is currently a single-family home located on this site,
zoned L-O.
B. Character of Surrounding Area and Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: This site is currently
surrounded by rural residential, office, and church uses.
1. North: Vacant residential property, zoned RUT (Ada County)
2. East: Larkspur Subdivision No. 5, zoned R-8
3. South: Veterinary Hospital, zoned L-O
4. West: S. Meridian Road and Church, zoned C-G
C. History of Previous Actions:
This property was previously platted in 1985 as Lot 1, Block 1, Volkman Subdivision.
The property was annexed and zoned in 2005 (AZ-05-009). A development agreement was
required with annexation; recorded as Instrument #105098809.
D. Utilities:
1. Public Works:
a. Location of sewer: This property currently does not have direct access to sanitary sewer.
The applicant will either need to construct an 8-inch sewer main to their parcel from the
existing sewer in S. Edmonds Drive, or work with the property owner to the north to
bring an 8-inch sewer main across that parcel from the existing sewer at the end of E.
Amalie drive.
b. Location of water: A water main intended to provide service to the subject parcel
currently exists along the frontage of S. Meridian Road.
c. Issues or concerns: None
E. Physical Features:
1. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: NA
2. Hazards: Staff is not aware of any hazards that exist on this property.
3. Flood Plain: NA
VII. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
This property is designated “Low Density Residential” on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map. However, at the discretion of City Council, areas with a Residential Comprehensive Plan
designation may request office uses if the property has frontage on an arterial street or a section line
road and is 3 acres in size or less in size." At the time, the Council found that office uses were
appropriate for the site and the annexation was approved with an L-O zoning designation.
Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to
the proposed use (staff analysis in italics):
“Plan for a variety of commercial and retail opportunities within the Impact Area.” (3.05.01J)
Staff believes that the dispatch center for mobile services contributes to the variety of commercial
opportunities available to residents in this area of the City.
“Require all commercial and industrial businesses to install and maintain landscaping.”
(2.01.03B)
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In addition to the required street buffer landscaping and landscape buffers to adjoining uses, the
applicant is responsible for installing parking lot landscaping in accord with the standards listed
in UDC 11-3B-8. Staff has reviewed the submitted landscape plan and finds that it does not
comply with the aforementioned requirements. (See further analysis in Analysis section below).
“Locate industrial and commercial uses where adequate water supply and water pressure are
available for fire protection.” (3.04.02A)
There is adequate water supply and pressure available to the site for fire protection.
“Reduce the number of existing access points onto arterial streets by using methods such as
cross-access agreements, access management, and frontage/backage roads.” (3.03.02O)
Staff is recommending the existing approach to S. Meridian Road be removed in accordance with
UDC 11-3H-4B. The recorded development agreement allows the access to Meridian Road to
remain on a temporary basis until such time as another access is constructed.
Cross access to the subject property was a condition of approval with the Treasure Valley
Veterinary Hospital (AZ-09-002) project, with an ultimate requirement that both access point
(both the existing access from the subject property and the direct access to Meridian Road from
the Veterinary Hospital lot be eliminated with the development of the southern portion of the
veterinary hospital property. This would allow access to both sites from Edmonds Court.
Staff believes the applicant should coordinate with the property owner of the vet clinic on an
appropriate location of the shared driveway in accord with the development agreements in effect
for both properties.
Cross access to the subject property was a condition of approval with the Treasure Valley
Veterinary Hospital (AZ-09-002) project, with an ultimate requirement that both access point
(both the existing access from the subject property and the direct access to Meridian Road from
the Veterinary Hospital lot be eliminated with the development of the southern portion of the
veterinary hospital property. This would allow access to both sites from Edmonds Court. The
applicant has contacted the adjacent property owner and has been unable to come up with an
agreement to provide access at this time.
Due to the difficulties in obtaining a cross-access from the adjacent properties for vehicular
access, staff is agreeable to the applicant utilizing the existing vehicle access to S. Meridian Road
until such time as access is available from either the north property, or from the south property.
The applicant shall relinquish direct access to S. Meridian Road within six (6) months of cross-
access becoming available to the property, per the existing development agreement
The applicant will need to coordinate the access point to S. Meridian Road with ITD.
“Require landscape street buffers for new development along all entryway corridors.” (2.01.02E)
UDC Table 11-2B-3 requires a 35-foot landscape buffer along S. Meridian Road, which is
considered by the comprehensive plan as an entryway corridor. The applicant has applied for
alternative compliance to reduce this landscape buffer in order to repurpose the existing home.
Staff has concerns with the integration of the design of the home with the addition and does not
feel it appropriate to leave the existing residence. Further if the home remains it would r equire
the 10-foot multi-use pathway to be constructed closer to SH 69 which staff believes this is not
safe for pedestrians or bicyclists. For these reasons, staff is not in favor of reducing this buffer.
The applicant has obtained tentative approval to landscape a portion of eh right-of-way that will
provide enough width to meet the requirements of the UDC for landscape buffer along S.
Meridian Road.
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“Require all new and reconstructed parking lots to provide landscaping in internal islands and
along streets.”
Planter islands are proposed in the parking area and must be landscaped in accord with the
standards listed in UDC 11-3B-8C; street buffer landscaping is required along S. Meridian Road
(SH-69) in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C.Additionally a 20 foot landscape
buffer is required to residentially zoned or residential properties. This would require a 20 foot
landscape buffer along the north and east property lines.
“Minimize noise, odor, air pollution, and visual pollution in industrial and commercial
development adjacent to residential areas.” (3.06.01B)
The proposed business will be required to provide the required landscape buffers and vegetation
to ensure that any existing or future residential properties adjacent to the subject property are
not negatively impacted by the proposed use. This distance, in addition to the landscaping should
help to mitigate any excessive noise. Air pollution should not be a large factor, although there
will be vehicles coming and going regularly. Visual pollution will be mitigated with landscaping
on the site.
“Use the design manual (3.07.02E)
The applicant is required to utilize the Architectural Standards Manual in order to bring the
architecture up to the standards required by the city. The elevations need to be revised in accord
with these standards.
VIII. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
A. Purpose Statement of Zone: The purpose of the commercial districts 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) 11-2B-2 lists the permitted, accessory, and
conditional uses in the L-O zoning district. Mobile dispatch centers are listed as a conditional use
in the L-O zoning district subject to the specific use standards set forth in UDC 11-4-3-45.
C. Dimensional Standards: The dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2B-3 for the L-O
zoning district apply to development of this site.
D. Landscaping:
1. Street buffer landscaping: Street buffer landscaping is required in accordance with the
standards listed in UDC Table 11-2B-3 for the L-O zoning district and UDC 11-3B-7C.
2. Parking lot landscaping: All parking lot landscaping is required to comply with the standards
listed in UDC 11-3B-8C.
3. Landscape buffers to adjoining uses: A 20-foot wide landscape buffer is required along the
residential uses located on the north and east property boundaries in the L-O zoning district
per UDC Table 11-2B-3 and must be installed in accord with the standards listed in UDC
11-3B-9C.
E. Off-Street Parking: Off-street parking is required in accord with UDC 11-3C-6B.
F. Structure and Site Design Standards: Development of this site must comply with the design
standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and the guidelines listed in the Architectural Standards
Manual.
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G. Tree Preservation: Per UDC 11-3B-10, mitigation is required for all existing healthy trees 4-inch
caliper or greater that are removed from the site with equal replacement of the total calipers lost
on site up to an amount of 100% replacement. The applicant shall coordinate with Elroy Huff of
the Meridian Parks Department to review the site prior to removal of any trees.
IX. ANALYSIS
A. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation:
The applicant has submitted an application for a conditional use permit (CUP) for a dispatch
center for a mobile services business in an L-O zoning district. The CUP is required per UDC
Table 11-2B-2 and the recorded development agreement.
Site Plan: A site plan is included in Exhibit A.2 that depicts how the site is proposed to develop
with two a 4,290 square foot buildings addition consisting of 4,027 square feet for the proposed
east building and a 4,290 square foot building addition to the existing 1,800 square foot home.
This would bring the total for the western building to approximately 5,800 square feet and the
overall square footage for the entire site to10,117 square feet (s.f.). building to approximately
5,800 square feet.
Specific Use Standards (11-4-3-45):
A. No outdoor storage of material shall be allowed. All materials shall be stored indoors.
B. Adequate off street area shall be provided for fleet vehicle storage.
1. Fleet vehicle storage shall only be on surfaces composed of one of the following materials:
concrete, asphalt, grasscrete, pavers, bricks, macadam, or recycled asphalt.
2. Fleet vehicle storage shall not block sidewalks or parking areas and may not impede vehicular
or pedestrian traffic.
3. Fleet vehicle storage shall be screened with a six foot (6') sight obscuring fence, or fleet vehicle
storage shall be designed as an off street parking area consistent with the standards as set forth in
sections 11-3C-5 and 11-3B-8 of this title.
C. The site shall not be used as a "contractor's yard" as herein defined.
D. The site shall not be used as a "vehicle wrecking or junk yard" as herein defined.
E. The site shall not be used as a "terminal, freight or truck" as herein defined.
Per the above standards, outdoor storage is not permitted on the property, and the parking lot shall
be designed in accord with the parking lot standards in the UDC.
The site plan shows a fairly substantial outdoor storage area. The applicant has indicated that this
area will be for the sole use of storing fleet vehicles and that no other equipment will be placed in
this area.
Access: The site plan depicts an existing access point to the site from S. Meridian Road. Per UDC
11-3H-4B.2, existing approaches to SH 69 shall be allowed to continue provided that all of the
following conditions are met: 1) the existing use is lawful and properly permitted; 2) the nature of
the use does not change (for example, a residential use to a commercial use); and 3) the intensity
of the use does not increase (for example, an increase in the square footage of commercial space).
Because the intensity of the use is increasing with the expansion of the facility, the applicant
is required to develop or otherwise acquire access to a street other than the state highway.
Staff recommends that the use of the existing approach cease and be abandoned and
removed. If the applicant desires to keep the existing access to S. Meridian Road, he is
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required to apply for and receive approval from City Council fora variance and also to
receive approval from ITD.
In previous approvals both for this property and the property to the south, the recorded
development agreements required cross access between both properties; ultimately sharing
an access to Edmonds Court, a local street consistent with UDC 11-3H-4 and 11-3A-3.
Cross-Access: A recorded cross-access to the property to the south currently exists. The applicant
is required to use utilize this access as the main access to the site and to remove the direct access
to Meridian Road upon development of this property and prior to receiving a certificate of
occupancy per the recorded development agreement. The property owner to the south has
recorded a cross-access agreement in favor of the subject property, and the recorded DA (Inst.
No. 109120013) requires that the subject property owner grant reciprocal cross access to the
property to the south as well as cross-access to the north.
Staff is of the opinion that safe access to the SH 69 can be facilitated with the property owner to
the south in accord with the recorded cross access. The applicant should also grant cross access to
the southern property and the northern property per the recorded development agreement of this
property.
Cross access to the subject property was a condition of approval with the Treasure Valley
Veterinary Hospital (AZ-09-002) project, with an ultimate requirement that both access point
(both the existing access from the subject property and the direct access to Meridian Road from
the Veterinary Hospital lot be eliminated with the development of the southern portion of the
veterinary hospital property. This would allow access to both sites from Edmonds Court. The
applicant has contacted the adjacent property owner and has been unable to reach an agreement to
provide access at this time.
Due to the difficulties in obtaining a cross-access from the adjacent properties for vehicular
access, staff is agreeable to the applicant utilizing the existing vehicle access to S. Meridian Road
until such time as access is available from either the north property, or from the south property.
The applicant shall relinquish direct access to S. Meridian Road within six (6) months of cross-
access becoming available to the property.
In order to have the ability to use the existing residential access to the property for commercial
purposes, the applicant must receive approval from ITD.
Parking: UDC 11-3C-6 requires one off-street vehicle parking space for every 500 square feet of
gross floor area in commercial districts. The total building square footage depicted on the site
plan is 10,117. Based on this amount, 21 parking stalls would be required; 45 are proposed, which
complies with this requirement. However, the applicant’s site plan and landscape plan do not
show the entire 35-foot wide landscape buffer along Meridian Road and the required 20
foot landscape buffer to the north and to the east which does impact the design as it is
currently proposed. Therefore, staff is recommending that both plans be updated with the
entire required buffer widths per the UDC to ensure the site can be adequately parked per
the UDC standards.
UDC 11-3C-6 requires one off-street vehicle parking space for every 500 square feet of gross
floor area in commercial districts. The total building square footage depicted on the site plan is
5,800. Based on this amount, 12 parking stalls would be required; 23 are proposed, which
complies with this requirement.
Additionally, one bicycle parking space is required to be provided for every 25 proposed vehicle
parking spaces, or portion thereof, in accordance with the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-5C.
Based on this requirement and the number of parking spaces provided, 1 bicycle parking space is
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required.
Landscaping: The applicant submitted a landscape plan for the site with the subject application,
included as Exhibit A.3. A 35-foot wide street buffer is required along S. Meridian Road, an
entryway corridor. The applicant is requesting to use a portion of ITD right-of-way as part of
their required 35 foot landscape buffer. The applicant will need to provide proof of a license
agreement in order to utilize this area. A 20 foot landscape buffer is also required on the north
and east property lines to buffer against adjacent residential and future residential property. The
applicant’s plan does not include the required 35-feet of landscaping and vegetation on the west,
nor does it include the 20 feet of width on both the north and east, and it does not show the
required landscaping on the east side. vegetation on the north and west.
Per UDC 11-3B-8C.1b, a minimum 5-foot wide landscape buffer is required adjacent to parking,
loading, or other paved vehicular use areas, including driveways and is required to be planted
with one tree every 35 linear feet and shrubs, lawn, or other vegetative groundcover.
Additionally, the reduction of the 20 foot landscape buffers along the east and north property
boundaries require Council approval and cannot be reduced by the alternative compliance
process. The applicant will need to apply for Council Review of this requirement in order for it to
be modified.
As stated above, the applicant has applied for alternative compliance to reduce these buffers in
order to keep the existing home in its current location and to allow for additional parking overall.
Staff is not in favor of granting approval of these reductions for several reasons which include:
1. The 35-foot landscape buffer is something that has been installed by every other
business/development along Meridian Road and staff feels that the continuity is important as
an entryway into the city.
2. The property to the north will redevelop as residential property in the future and these future
residences deserve to have adequate buffer that similar properties enjoy.
3. The property to the east has already been developed as a residential subdivision, and the
landscape buffer will further buffer those homes from the proposed commercial use.
4. Pedestrian safety is crucial along S. Meridian Road, especially since this section of roadway
is 55 MPH. Staff feels that moving the sidewalk further away from the travel lanes will help
with pedestrian safety.
Per UDC 11-3B-8C.1b, a minimum 5-foot wide landscape buffer is required adjacent to parking,
loading, or other paved vehicular use areas, including driveways and is required to be planted
with one tree every 35 linear feet and shrubs, lawn, or other vegetative groundcover.
Additionally, the reduction of the 20 foot landscape buffers along the east and north property
boundaries require Council approval and cannot be reduced by the alternative compliance
process. The applicant will need to apply for Council Review of this requirement in order for it to
be modified.
The landscape plan has the following deficiencies that need to be addressed:
1. North landscape buffer:
a. No shrubs are shown on the plan.
b. The buffer width is shown at eleven feet. The UDC requires a twenty foot buffer.
2. East landscape buffer:
a. The buffer is not shown on the plan. The buffer is required to be 20 feet in width.
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b. It does not depict the required trees or shrubs.
3. Landscape buffer adjacent to Meridian Road:
a. The plan does not show the required number of trees, shrubs.
b. It does not show the required width. The existing home is within the required 35-foot
landscape buffer and shall be removed.
4. Parking lot landscaping:
a. Finally, parking lot landscaping is required to be installed in accordance with the
standards listed in UDC 11-3B-8C.
Staff feels that in order to comply with the above conditions that the applicant should obtain the
services of a landscape architect to ensure that the requirements of the UDC are met
. UDC 11-3B-3(C) requires that a landscape plan be prepared by a landscape architect, landscape
designer or qualified nurseryman.
1. The property to the north will redevelop as residential property in the future and these future
residences deserve to have adequate buffer that similar properties enjoy.
2. The property to the east has already been developed as a residential subdivision, and the
landscape buffer will further buffer those homes from the proposed commercial use.
The landscape plan has the following deficiencies that need to be addressed:
1. North landscape buffer:
a. The buffer width is shown at eleven feet. The UDC requires a twenty foot buffer.
2. East landscape buffer:
a. The buffer is not shown on the plan. The buffer is required to be 20 feet in width.
b. It does not depict the required trees or shrubs.
3. Parking lot landscaping:
a. Finally, parking lot landscaping is required to be installed in accordance with the
standards listed in UDC 11-3B-8C.
The landscape plan should be revised per the above comments.
Staff recommends the landscape plans be revised in accord with the conditions listed in Exhibit
B prior to the Commission hearing.
Trash Enclosure: A dumpster to serve the proposed business is not depicted on the site plan. The
applicant should obtain approval from Republic Services for the location and design of the
enclosure. With the submittal of the certificate of zoning compliance application, the applicant
should provide a detail of the trash enclosure stamped approved by Republic Services.
Hours of Operation: The proposed hours of operation for the business are 7 am to 7 pm;
Monday thru Saturday. Per UDC 11-2B-3A.4, business hours of operation in the L-O
district are limited to the hours between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm. Staff has no objections to
the proposed hours of operation. However, the Commission should rely on testimony
presented at the public hearing to determine if the nearby neighbors have objections to
the proposed hours in order to determine compatibility with surrounding properties.
Sidewalks/Pathways: The site plan depicts a10-foot pathway along S. Meridian Road. The
Comprehensive Plan (page 55) and UDC 11-3A-17 requires detached sidewalks along all arterial
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streets within the City. Because this site is located adjacent to State Highway (SH) 69 (S.
Meridian Road), a principal arterial street, a 10-foot wide detached multi-use pathway is
required to be constructed within a public use easement, per UDC 11-3H-4C.4. The
applicant shall revise the plan to show a detached 10-foot pathway within the required 35-
foot landscape buffer.
Utilities: This property currently does not have direct access to sanitary sewer. The
applicant will be required to either construct an 8-inch sewer main, along the S. Meridian
Road frontage, to their parcel from the existing sewer in S. Edmonds Drive, or work with
the property owner to the north to bring an 8-inch sewer main across that parcel from the
existing sewer at the end of E. Amalie drive.
Building Elevations: Building elevations were submitted for the proposed structure as shown in
Exhibit A.4. Building materials consist primarily of metal with stucco accents and metal roofing.
As proposed, the building elevations may not comply with the design standards listed in UDC 11-
3A-19 and the Architectural Standards Manual. In order to better comply with the Architectural
Standards Manual, the applicant should reference the following:
1. Goal 1.11 “Building design should address building scale, mass, form, and use a variety of
materials and architectural features to ensure an aesthetic contribution compatible with
surrounding buildings.”
2. Goal 1.20 “Design building façades to express architectural character and incorporate the
use of design principles to unify developments and buildings, and relate to adjacent and
surrounding uses.”
3. Goal 1.30 “Incorporate design principles to include rhythm, repetition, framing, and/or
proportion. Applies to all sides of a building façade facing public roadways, that are visible
from residential neighborhoods or public spaces, or facing the public entry of an adjacent
building.
NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of the goals from the Architectural Standards Manual
(ASM). Staff encourages the applicant to reference the ASM in order to design the building to
comply with the standards contained in the ASM.
Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC): The applicant is required to submit a CZC
application for approval of the proposed use, site layout and building elevations from the
Planning Division prior to submittal of a building permit application.
Design Review: The applicant is required to submit a Design Review application concurrent with
the CZC application for final approval of the site layout and building elevations. The proposed
site layout and structures are required to comply with the design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-
19 and the guidelines contained in the Meridian Design Manual.
Due to the number of concerns with the proposed plans, staff recommends that the Commission
continue this project so the applicant can submit revised plans per the conditions listed in Exhibit
B of the staff report.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed CUP with the conditions listed in Exhibit B.
X. EXHIBITS
A. Drawings
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site/Landscape Plan (dated: 03/22/2017 05/24/2017) (NOT APPROVED)
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3. Building Elevations (dated: 03/22/2017) (NOT APPROVED)
B. Conditions of Approval
1. Planning Department
2. Public Works Department
3. Fire Department
4. Police Department
5. Republic Services
6. Ada County Highway District
7. Parks Department
C. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
Exhibit A.1: Vicinity/Zoning Map
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Exhibit A.2: Site/Landscape Plan (dated 03/22/2017 05/24/2017) (NOT APPROVED)
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Exhibit A.3: Proposed Building Elevations (dated 03/22/2017)(NOT APPROVED)
West SouthBuilding
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East North Building
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B. Conditions of Approval
1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1.1 The applicant shall comply with all previous conditions of approval associated with this site (AZ-
05-009 and development agreement Inst. No. 105098809).
1.2 The site/landscape plan included in Exhibit A, dated 03/22/2017 05/24/2017 shall be revised
according as follows:
1. The applicant shall revise the north and east landscape buffer to include the required 20-foot
landscape buffer in accord with UDC 11-3B-9 or seek City Council Review to reduce the
buffer widths abutting these boundaries.
2. The applicant shall provide parking lot landscaping in accordance with the standards listed in
UDC 11-3B-8C.
3. The applicant shall include the location of the dumpster enclosure on the site/landscape plan
and shall provide detail of the enclosure including size and materials used for construction.
With the submittal of the certificate of zoning compliance application, the applicant shall
provide a detail of the trash enclosure stamped approved by Republic Services. provide a
letter from the owner of the Treasure Valley Veterinary Clinic indicating their agreement to
share trash services.
4. The applicant shall obtain ITD approval for landscaping in the ROW and shall provide proof
of this approval prior to certificate of occupancy for any structures on the property.
5. The outdoor storage area as depicted on the site plan shall be for the sole use of fleet vehicle
storage. No other equipment shall be stored in this area.
1.3 Prior to the Commission hearing the applicant shall coordinate the cross -access with the property
owner to the south of the subject property.
1.4 The hours of operation for the proposed business are restricted to the hours between 6 am and 10
pm.
1.5 The applicant shall pave the entirety of the parking areas and shall landscape the parking areas in
accord with UDC 11-3B-8.
1.6 The existing vehicular access to S. Meridian Road shall be eliminated within six (6) months of
another access becoming available to the property.
1.7 All lighting on the site shall comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-11.
1.8 The applicant shall submit a Certificate of Zoning Compliance application for establishment of
the new use and to ensure all site improvements comply with the provisions of the UDC and the
conditions in this report prior to application for building permits, in accord with UDC 11-5B-1.
1.9 The applicant shall submit an application for Administrative Design Review concurrent with the
Certificate of Zoning Compliance application in accord with UDC 11-5B-8. The site and
building design is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and the
City of Meridian Architectural Standards Manual.
1.10 The applicant shall comply with the specific use standards set forth in UDC 11-4-3-45.
A. No outdoor storage of material shall be allowed. All materials shall be stored indoors.
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B. Adequate off street area shall be provided for fleet vehicle storage.
1. Fleet vehicle storage shall only be on surfaces composed of one of the following
materials: concrete, asphalt, grasscrete, pavers, bricks, macadam, or recycled asphalt.
2. Fleet vehicle storage shall not block sidewalks or parking areas and may not impede
vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
3. Fleet vehicle storage shall be screened with a six foot (6') sight obscuring fence, or
fleet vehicle storage shall be designed as an off street parking area consistent with the
standards as set forth in sections 11-3C-5 and 11-3B-8 of this title.
C. The site shall not be used as a "contractor's yard" as herein defined.
D. The site shall not be used as a "vehicle wrecking or junk yard" as herein defined.
E. The site shall not be used as a "terminal, freight or truck" as herein defined.
1.11 Prior to certificate of occupancy for any structures on the property, the applicant shall provide a
pedestrian pathway easement covering the required multi-use pathway along the frontage of S.
Meridian Road for signature and recordation by the City.
1.12 Prior to issuance of any certificate of zoning compliance for the property, the applicant shall
provide a copy of ITD’s approval to utilize the existing access to S. Meridian Road.
2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2.1 This property currently does not have direct access to sanitary sewer. The applicant will be
required to either construct an 8-inch sewer main, along the S. Meridian Road frontage, to their
parcel from the existing sewer in S. Edmonds Drive, or work with the property owner to the north
to bring an 8-inch sewer main across that parcel from the existing sewer at the end of E. Amalie
drive, or connect to the existing sewer on the west side of Meridian Road.
2.2 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.
2.3 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.
2.4 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 be dedicated via the City of
Meridian’s standard forms. 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.
3. FIRE DEPARTMENT
3.1 The Fire Department has no concerns with this application.
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4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
4.1 The direct lot access to Meridian Road shall be terminated with this application.
5. REPUBLIC SERVICES
5.1 Obtain approval from Republic Services for trash enclosure prior to submittal of
Certificate of Zoning Compliance application.
6. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT
6.1 At the time of the staff report, staff had not yet received a report from ACHD.
7. PARKS DEPARTMENT
7.1 The Parks Department had no comments on this application.
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C. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
1. Conditional Use Permit (UDC 11-5B-6E)
The Commission shall base its determination on the Conditional Use Permit request upon
the following:
a. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the
dimensional and development regulations in the district in which the use is located.
Commission finds that the subject property is large enough to accommodate the proposed
restaurant with a drive-through and comply with the dimensional & development regulations
of the C-G zoning district (see Analysis Section IX for more information).
b. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and
in accord with the requirements of this Title.
Commission finds that the proposed use of the property will be harmonious with the UDC
and Comprehensive Plan.
c. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance will be compatible with other
uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the
general vicinity and that such use will not adversely change the essential character of
the same area.
Commission finds that if the applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this report,
the proposed dispatch center for mobile services establishment should be compatible with
residential and commercial uses in the area and should not adversely change the character of
the area.
d. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed, will
not adversely affect other property in the vicinity.
Commission finds that if the applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this report,
the proposed use will not adversely affect other property in the area.
e. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and
services such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage
structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer.
Commission finds that domestic water, refuse disposal, and irrigation are currently available
to the subject property. The applicant shall coordinate with Public Works on availability of
sewer to the property. Staff finds that the proposed use will be served adequately by all of the
public facilities and services listed above.
f. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional costs for public facilities and
services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
The applicant will be financing any improvements required for development. Staff finds there
will not be excessive additional requirements at public cost and nor will they be detrimental
to the community’s economic welfare.
g. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes, materials, equipment and
conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general
welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
Commission finds the proposed use of the site as a dispatch center for mobile services
establishment will not be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare of the
area.
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h. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural,
scenic or historic feature considered to be of major importance.
Commission finds that there should not be any health, safety or environmental problems
associated with the proposed use. Further, staff finds that the proposed use will not result in
the destruction, loss or damage of any natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.