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STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Josh Beach, Associate City Planner
208-884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: Decatur Estates Subdivision No. 3 - FP (H-2017-0106)
I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
The applicant, 4345 Linder Road, LLC, has applied for final plat (FP) approval of 21 single-family
residential building lots and 3 common lots on 8.56 acres of land in an R-4 zoning district for the
third phase of Decatur Estates Subdivision.
II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Decatur Estates Subdivision No. 3 final plat based on the analysis
provided below in Section V.
III. PROPOSED MOTION
Approval
I move to approve File Number H-2017-0106 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of
August 22, 2017, with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.)
Denial
I move to deny File Number H-2017-0106, as presented during the hearing on August 22, 2017, for
the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial.)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number H-2017-0106 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 4345 N. Linder Road, in the northeast ¼ of Section 35, T. 4N.,
R. 1W.
B. Applicant:
4345 Linder Road, LLC
13967 W. Wainwright Drive, Suite 102
Boise, Idaho 83713
C. Owner:
Same as Applicant
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D. Representative:
Shari Stiles, Engineering Solutions, LLP
1029 N. Rosario Street, Ste. 100
Meridian, ID 83642
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
The proposed final plat depicts 21 building lots and 3 common area lots on 8.56 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.
There are no existing structures on this site. Several common lots and a section of the City’s Multi-
use Pathway are proposed as amenities with this phase of development.
Staff has reviewed the proposed final plat for substantial compliance with the approved preliminary
plat as set forth in UDC 11-6B-3C.2. The total number of buildable lots is the same as the preliminary
plat. Because the number of building lots and common open space are the same, staff finds the
proposed final plat in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat.
VI. SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
1. Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved annexation (AZ-15-002, Development Agreement
Inst. No. 2015-061374) and preliminary plat (PP-15-001).
2. The applicant shall obtain the City Engineer’s signature on the final plat by September 20, 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 Clinton W. Hansen, PLS., stamped and dated 7/12/16, shall be revised
prior to City Engineer signature on the final plat as follows:
a. Note #12: Include the recorded instrument number.
b. Note #13: Include the recorded instrument number.
5. The landscape plan prepared by Jensen Belts Associates, stamp dated 7/21/17, is approved as
shown.
6. A 14-foot wide recreational pathway easement is required to be provided along the south side of
the White Drain for the multi-use pathway. The applicant shall coordinate with the Parks
Department (208-888-3579), on the location of the easement. The easement should be submitted
to the Park’s Department for approval by the City Council and subsequent recordation, prior to
signature on the final plat by the City Engineer.
7. Landscaping is required adjacent to the multi-use pathway along the south side of the White
Drain in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-12C. If the Irrigation District will not
allow landscaping within their easement, provide an additional 5 feet outside of the easement for
landscaping.
8. All fencing installed on the site must comply with the fencing plan depicted on the landscape
plan, the conditions in this report, and 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.
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9. Staff’s failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or conditions from the preliminary plat does
not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for compliance.
10. Development of homes within this subdivision shall be generally consistent with the building
elevation design and materials approved with the preliminary plat.
11. Comply with the stormwater integration standards listed in UDC 11-3B-11C.
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. Street signs are to be in place, sanitary sewer and water system shall be approved and activated,
fencing installed, drainage lots constructed, road base approved by the Ada County Highway
District (ACHD) and the Final Plat for this subdivision shall be recorded, prior to applying for
building permits.
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 Surety Agreement
with the City of Meridian. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit,
cash deposit or bond. 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. Please contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-2211.
8. All development improvements, including but not limited to sewer, water, fencing, pressurized
irrigation and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining certificates of
occupancy, or as otherwise allowed by UDC 11-5(c) -1.
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.
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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.
13. All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-1-4(b).
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 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.
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. 100 Watt and 250 Watt, high-pressure sodium street lights shall be required on all public
roadways per the City of Meridian Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. 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.
Street lighting is required at intersections, corners, cul-de-sacs, and at a spacing that does not
exceed that outlined in the Standards. 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, 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.
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.
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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,
the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to
development plan approval.
VIII. EXHIIBITS
A. Vicinity Map
B. Approved Preliminary Plat (dated: 2/26/15)
C. Proposed Final Plat (dated: 7/12/17)
D. Proposed Landscape Plan (dated: 7/21/17)
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Exhibit A – Vicinity Map
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Exhibit B – Approved Preliminary Plat (dated: 2/26/15)
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Exhibit C – Proposed Final Plat (dated: 07/12/17)
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Exhibit D –Proposed Landscape Plan (dated: 7/21/17)