Sky Mesa Commons Subdivision No. 1 H-2018-0039 FP
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR SKY MESA COMMONS SUBDIVISION NO. 1 – FP H-2018-0039
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BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
HEARING DATE: MAY 22, 2018
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT
CONSISTING OF 58 BUILDING
LOTS AND 6 COMMON LOTS ON
18.35 ACRES OF LAND IN THE R-8
ZONING DISTRICT FOR SKY
MESA COMMONS SUBDIVISION
NO. 1
BY: LIONWOOD PROPERTIES,
LLC
APPLICANT
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CASE NO. H-2018-0039
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
This matter coming before the City Council on May 22, 2018 for final plat approval
pursuant to Unified Development Code (UDC) 11-6B-3 and the Council finding that the
Administrative Review is complete by the Planning and Development Services Divisions of the
Community Development Department, to the Mayor and Council, and the Council having
considered the requirements of the preliminary plat, the Council takes the following action:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. The Final Plat of “PLAT SHOWING SKY MESA COMMONS SUBDIVISION
NO. 1, LOCATED IN A PORTION OF LOT 10, BLOCK 3, BLACKROCK
SUBDIVISION NO. 1 LOCATED IN THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 32, T.3N.,
R.1E., B.M. MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, 2018, STAMPED BY
CLINTON W. HANSEN, PLS, SHEET 1 OF 3,” is conditionally approved
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ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR SKY MESA COMMONS SUBDIVISION NO. 1 – FP H-2018-0039
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subject to those conditions of Staff as set forth in the staff report to the Mayor and
City Council from the Planning and Development Services divisions of the
Community Development Department dated May 22, 2018, a true and correct
copy of which is attached hereto marked “Exhibit A” and by this reference
incorporated herein, and the response letter from Becky McKay, a true and correct
copy of which is attached hereto marked “Exhibit B” and by this reference
incorporated herein.
2. The final plat upon which there is contained the certification and signature of the
City Clerk and the City Engineer verifying that the plat meets the City’s
requirements shall be signed only at such time as:
2.1 The plat dimensions are approved by the City Engineer; and
2.2 The City Engineer has verified that all off-site improvements are
completed and/or the appropriate letter of credit or cash surety has been
issued guaranteeing the completion of off-site and required on-site
improvements.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
AND RIGHT TO REGULATORY TAKINGS ANALYSIS
The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-8003, the Owner may
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.
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Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of
Meridian, pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521. An affected person being a person who has an
interest in real property which may be adversely affected by this decision may, within twenty-
eight (2 8) days after the date of this decision and order, seek a judicial review pursuant to Idaho
Code§ 67-52.
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ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
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Sky Mesa Commons Subdivision No. 1 – FP H-2018-0039 1
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 22, 2018
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sonya Allen, Associate City Planner
208-884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: Sky Mesa Commons Subdivision No. 1 – FP (H-2018-0039)
I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
The applicant, Lionwood Properties, LLC, has applied for a final plat (FP) consisting of 58 building
lots and 6 common lots on 18.35 acres of land in the R-8 zoning district for Sky Mesa Commons
Subdivision No. 1. This is the 2nd phase of development of the Sky Mesa Subdivision preliminary plat.
II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Sky Mesa Commons Subdivision No. 1 final plat subject to the
conditions noted in Sections VI and VII below. These conditions shall be considered in full, unless
expressly modified or deleted by motion of the City Council.
III. PROPOSED MOTION
Approval
I move to approve File Number H-2018-0039 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of
May 22, 2018, with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.)
Denial
I move to deny File Number H-2018-0039, as presented during the hearing on May 22, 2018, for the
following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial.)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number H-2018-0039 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 site is located southwest of the S. Eagle Road and E. Taconic Drive intersection, in the NE ¼
of Section 32, Township 3 North, Range 1 East. (Parcel No.: R0988260495 & R0988260491)
B. Applicant:
Lynwood Properties, LLC
11606 Cartwright Rd.
Boise, Idaho 83714
C. Owners:
Lionwood Properties, LLC Woodside Harris, LLC
11606 Cartwright Rd. 1132 E. Laguna Shore Lane
Boise, ID 83714 Eagle, ID 83616
EXHIBIT A
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D. Representative:
Becky McKay, Engineering Solutions, LLP
1029 N. Rosario Street, Ste. 100
Meridian, Idaho 83642
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
The proposed final plat depicts 58 building lots for single-family residential detached homes and 6
common lots on 18.35 acres of land in the R-8 zoning district. The minimum property size in this
phase is 7,779 square feet (s.f.) with an average size of 8,719 s.f.
Staff has reviewed the proposed final plat for substantial compliance with the approved preliminary
plat (H-2017-0068) as required by UDC 11-6B-3D.2. The number of building lots is the same and the
amount of common open space has increased. Therefore, Staff deems the final plat(s) to be in
substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat as required.
VI. SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
1. Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved annexation, rezone, Development Agreement
#2017-119308, and preliminary plat (H-2017-0068) applications approved for this site.
2. The applicant shall obtain the City Engineer’s signature on the final plat within two years of the
City Engineer’s signature on the previous phase final plat 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, Land Solutions, shall be revised as follows:
a. Note #5: “. . . regulations of the City of Meridian in effect at the time of building permit
submittal, unless a greater easement exists in which case the easement width shall govern the
setback.”
b. Note #12: Include the recorded instrument number.
5. The landscape plan prepared by Breckon Land Design, dated 4/3/18, is approved as submitted.
6. Building setbacks shall be in accord with UDC Table 11-2A-6 for the R-8 district, except for the
street setback to living area, which shall be 15 feet due to the location of the PUDI easement
described in Note #1.
7. Design of homes constructed within the subdivision shall be generally consistent with the
conceptual building elevation photos included in the development agreement.
8. All fencing installed on the site must be consistent with the standards listed in UDC 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.
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. Prior to the issuance of any new building permit, the property shall be subdivided in accordance
with the UDC.
11. Street lights are required along E. Taconic Drive. Revise street light notes to current City of
Meridian standard street light notes. All type 1 poles shall be black.
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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 forth 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 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. 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 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. 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 Water Department at
(208)888-5242 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.
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 the Central District Health Department for abandonment
procedures and inspections.
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.
V. EXHIIBITS
A. Vicinity Map
B. Preliminary Plat (dated: 8/17/17)
C. Proposed Final Plat
D. Proposed Landscape Plan (dated: 4/3/18)
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Exhibit A – Vicinity Map
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Exhibit B – Preliminary Plat (dated: 8/17/17)
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Exhibit C – Proposed Final Plat
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Exhibit D – Proposed Landscape Plan (dated: 4/3/18)
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From:Rebecca McKay
To:Sonya Allen
Subject:FW: Sky Mesa Commons Sub. 1 - FP H-2018-0039 Staff Recommendation to Council for May 22nd
Date:Tuesday, May 22, 2018 3:58:10 PM
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Sonya:
Had a long discussion with Al Christy on the street lights and we are now on the same page. The street light plan below is workable considering he is allowing us to place the lights at the back of the
existing 10-foot-wide path and has eliminated the redundant light on the south side adjacent to Montague Way. We have a light proposed on the north side of Montague Way with Sky Mesa No. 1.
It appears we are all in agreement and have no issues.
If possible, the applicant would like the final plat application to be moved to the consent agenda.
Thanks,
Becky McKay, Partner
Engineering Solutions, LLP
1029 N. Rosario Street, Suite 100
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: 208-938-0980
From: Al Christy [mailto:achristy@meridiancity.org]
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 3:01 PM
To: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>; Warren Stewart <wstewart@meridiancity.org>; es-beckym@qwestoffice.net
Cc: Cameron Arial <carial@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Sky Mesa Commons Sub. 1 - FP H-2018-0039 Staff Recommendation to Council for May 22nd
Becky,
Thanks for speaking with me earlier. Based on our discussion of what is being platted at this time, 2 lights will be required on Taconic for the Sky Mesa Commons No. 1 Subdivision. The lights can go
behind the sidewalk. Please see the map below and let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks again,
Al Christy | Transportation & Utility Coordinator
City of Meridian | Public Works Department
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208) 489-0352 | Cell: (208) 501-3892 | Fax: (208) 898-9551
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From: Sonya Allen
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 12:09 PM
To: Warren StewartCc: Al ChristySubject: RE: Sky Mesa Commons Sub. 1 - FP H-2018-0039 Staff Recommendation to Council for May 22nd
I’m not sure, I asked Al to contact her and see if they can agree on modified language.
EXHIBIT B
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From: Warren Stewart
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 1:24 PM
To: Sonya Allen
Subject: RE: Sky Mesa Commons Sub. 1 - FP H-2018-0039 Staff Recommendation to Council for May 22nd
So looking at Shari Stiles last email, it looks like the applicant is in agreement with our condition, but maybe I don’t completely understand.
Warren Stewart
From: Sonya Allen
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 10:12 AM
To: Shari Stiles; Rebecca McKay
Cc: Warren Stewart; Kyle Radek; Al Christy
Subject: RE: Sky Mesa Commons Sub. 1 - FP H-2018-0039 Staff Recommendation to Council for May 22nd
Please plan to attend the hearing tomorrow night to discuss this issue. thx
From: Shari Stiles [mailto:es-sharis@qwestoffice.net]
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2018 3:05 PM
To: Sonya Allen
Cc: Bruce Freckleton
Subject: RE: Sky Mesa Commons Sub. 1 - FP H-2018-0039 Staff Recommendation to Council for May 22nd
Sonya:
Sonya:
Our response would be that we will meet the streetlight standards and coordinate with the Transportation Utility Coordinator.
From: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2018 2:40 PM
To: Shari Stiles <es-sharis@qwestoffice.net>
Subject: FW: Sky Mesa Commons Sub. 1 - FP H-2018-0039 Staff Recommendation to Council for May 22nd
Importance: High
Forgot to copy you on this…assuming Becky is in and will see this but if not wanted you to be in the loop. thx
From: Sonya Allen
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2018 2:33 PM
To: 'Rebecca McKay'
Subject: RE: Sky Mesa Commons Sub. 1 - FP H-2018-0039 Staff Recommendation to Council for May 22nd
Importance: High
How about this language?
Street lights are required along E. Taconic Drive. Revise street light notes to current City of Meridian standard street light notes. All type 1 poles shall be black. If it is deemed appropriate
by the Transportation Utility Coordinator due to the inability to install these lights at the time of development, the developer may enter into a Future Installation Agreement for the required
street lights on Taconic Drive. Contact the Transportation and Utility Coordinator for more information.
From: Rebecca McKay [mailto:es-beckym@qwestoffice.net ] Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2018 12:06 PMTo: Sonya Allen; C.Jay Coles; Charlene Way; Chris Johnson
Cc: Bruce Freckleton; 'Shari Stiles'
Subject: RE: Sky Mesa Commons Sub. 1 - FP H-2018-0039 Staff Recommendation to Council for May 22nd
Sonya:
We are in agreement with all conditions of approval except for Site Specific Comment 11. Sky Mesa Subdivision No. 1, directly north of this project, has streetlights along Taconic. Due to the fact
that curb and gutter cannot be built on Taconic until the roundabout configuration is finalized, it is not possible to put streetlights on the south at this time.
Thank you.
Becky McKay, Partner
Engineering Solutions, LLP
1029 N. Rosario Street, Suite 100
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: 208-938-0980
From: Sonya Allen [mailto:sallen@meridiancity.org]
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 3:06 PM
To: C.Jay Coles <cjcoles@meridiancity.org>; Charlene Way <cway@meridiancity.org>; Chris Johnson <cjohnson@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Bruce Freckleton <bfreckleton@meridiancity.org>; Rebecca McKay <es-beckym@qwestoffice.net >; Shari Stiles <es-sharis@qwestoffice.net>
Subject: Sky Mesa Commons Sub. 1 - FP H-2018-0039 Staff Recommendation to Council for May 22nd
Attached is the staff report for the proposed final plat for Sky Mesa Commons. This item is scheduled to be on the City Council agenda on May 22nd. The hearing will be held at City
Hall, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, beginning at 6:00 pm. Please call or e-mail with any questions.
Becky - Please submit a written response to the staff report to the City Clerk’s office (cjcoles@meridiancity.org, cway@meridiancity.org, cjohnson@meridiancity.org and myself (e-mail
or fax) by 3:00 pm the Thursday prior to the meeting.
If you are in agreement with the conditions of approval contained in the staff report and you submit a written response accordingly, your item will be placed on the consent agenda;
consent agenda items are passed in one motion by the Council at the beginning of the meeting. Note: If you are in agreement with the staff report, it is still recommended you attend
the meeting in the event the item is pulled off of the consent agenda for discussion.
If you do not respond to the staff report by Thursday at 3:00 pm, or if you have concerns with the conditions of approval, your project will be placed on the regular agenda.
Thanks,
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Sonya
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-888-4433
www.meridiancity.org
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unless exempt from disclosure by law.
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