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Rainier Villas – A-2017-0050
CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE
REPORT
DATE:
April 11. 2017
TO:
Shannon Robnett
FROM:
Josh Beach, Associate City Planner
SUBJECT:
Rainier Villas Phase One CZC, DES– A-2017-0050
OWNER:
Land Investors, LLC
DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, Shannon Robnett, requests Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) and Design
Review approval of a multi-family development consisting of phase one of the development,
which includes 84 of the overall 180 dwelling units proposed for the 7.52 acre of land in the C-
G zoning district. Amenities provided with the development are will consist of a clubhouse with
a fitness facility, dog park, ½ court basketball, splash pad and a 50 foot by 100 foot play field.
Two phases of development are proposed, starting on the east and moving west (see phasing
plan in exhibit B).
The site is located west of N. Meridian Road and south of E. Franklin Road in the NE ¼ of
Section 13, Township 3 North, Range 1 West, B.M.
DECISION
The applicant's request for Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review is approved
with the conditions listed in this report.
Note: This is not a building permit. Please contact Building Services at (208) 887-2211 to
verify if you need a building permit and/or inspection. If you do need a building permit, you
must complete that process before you commence the use or construction. Please contact
Building Services for additional details about building permits and inspections.
Site Conditions of Approval
1. The applicant shall construct all proposed fencing and/or any fencing required by the
UDC, consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7 and 11-3A-6B.
2. Because all of the structures for this phase are being approved under one Certificate of
Zoning Compliance, each inspection beyond the first inspection will require an
inspection fee to be paid before requesting an inspection.
3. That applicant shall submit a recorded copy of the CC&R’s that state who is responsible
for the ownership and maintenance for the management for the development, including,
but not limited to, structures, parking, common areas, and other development features,
per UDC 11-4-3-27G, prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for this site.
4. The applicant shall not apply for a building permit for “Building B” until the public
utility and drainage easement on the shared property line has been vacated.
5. All roof and wall mounted mechanical, electrical, communications, and service
equipment should be screened from public view the adjacent public streets and
properties by the use of parapets, walls, fences, enclosures, or by other suitable means.
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General Conditions of Approval
1. 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. Applicant shall also include the location
of any existing street lights in the development plan set. 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.
Process Conditions of Approval
1. No signs are approved with this application. Prior to installing any signs on the property,
the applicant shall submit a sign permit application consistent with the standards in
UDC Chapter 3 Article D and receive approval for such signs.
2. The applicant shall complete all improvements related to public life, safety, and health
as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3B. A surety agreement may be accepted for other
improvements in accord with UDC 11-5C-3C.
3. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Division staff,
the applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-3B-
14A.
4. The site plan prepared by Neudesign Architecture on January 20, 2017, labeled A-101 is
approved as shown in Exhibit B.
5. The landscape plan prepared by Neudesign Architecture, dated April 5, 2017, labeled
L1.1, is approved as shown in Exhibit C.
6. The elevations prepared on December 14, 2016, labeled Sheets A-211 and A-212, are
approved as shown in Exhibit D.
7. The approved site plan, landscape plan and/or elevations may not be altered without
prior written approval of the City of Meridian Planning Division.
8. The applicant shall pay any applicable impact fees prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
9. If any changes must be made to the site plan to accommodate ACHD requirements, the
applicant shall submit a new site plan to the City of Meridian Planning Division for
approval prior to issuance of the building permit.
10. The applicant shall complete all required improvements prior to issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy. It is unlawful to use or occupy any building or structure until the
Building Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy.
11. If the subject property is part of a final plat that has not yet recorded, the applicant shall
be responsible for all plat improvements prior to release of Certificate of Occupancy for
the first structure within such plat.
12. The City of Meridian requires that the owner enter into a Warranty Surety Agreement
and post a Warranty Surety in the amount of 20% of the total construction cost for all
completed public 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, and must be in place prior to Certificate of Occupancy. Applicant must file an
application for surety, which can be found on the Community Development Department
website. Please contact Land Development Services for more information at 208-887-
2211.
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Ongoing Conditions of Approval
1. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to provide irrigation
that meets the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-6 and to install and maintain all
landscaping as set forth in UDC 11-3B-5, UDC 11-3B-13 and UDC 11-3B-14.
2. The project is subject to all current City of Meridian ordinances and previous conditions
of approval associated with this site (H-2016-0041, H-2016-0107, H-2016-0129).
3. The issuance of this CZC does not release the applicant from any previous requirements
of the other permits issued for the site.
4. The applicant and/or property owner shall have an ongoing obligation to prune all trees
to a minimum height of six feet above the ground or sidewalk surface to afford greater
visibility of the area.
5. The applicant shall have an ongoing obligation to maintain all pathways.
6. The applicant has a continuing obligation to comply with the outdoor lighting provisions
as set forth in UDC 11-3A-11.
7. The applicant and/or property owner shall have an ongoing obligation to maintain all
landscaping and constructed features within the clear vision triangle consistent with the
standards in UDC 11-3A-3.
8. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to meet the specific
use standards for the proposed use as set forth in UDC 11-4-3-27, Multi-Family
Developments.
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
The applicant or a party of record may request City Council review of a decision of the
Director. All requests for review shall be filed in writing with the Planning Division on or
before April 27, 2017, within fifteen (15) days after the written decision is issued, and contain
the information listed in UDC 11-5A-6B.
If City Council review of the decision is not requested, the action of the Director represents a
final decision on a land use application. You have the right to request a regulatory taking
analysis under Idaho Code 67-8003.
EXPIRATION
Certificates of Zoning Compliance issued in conjunction with construction or alteration of a
structure shall expire if the construction or alteration has not commenced within one year of the
date of issuance of the Certificate of Zoning Compliance.
In accord with the above provisions, the subject Certificate of Zoning Compliance is valid until
April 12, 2018.
EXHIBITS
A. Vicinity Map
B. Site Plan (dated: January 10, 2017)
C. Landscape Plan (stamp date: April 5, 2017)
D. Elevations (dated: December 14, 2016)
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A. Vicinity Map
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B. Site Plan (dated: January 10, 2017)
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C. Landscape Plan (stamp date: April 5, 2017)
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D. Elevations (dated: December 14, 2016)
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