Rapid Creek Subdivision No. 1 Order H-2018-0070
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR (RAPID CREEK SUBDIVISION NO.1 – FILE #H-2018-0070)
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BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
HEARING DATE: JULY 24, 2018
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT
CONSISTING OF 34 RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING LOTS AND 4 COMMON
LOTS ON 9.19 ACRES IN THE R-8
ZONING DISTRICT FOR RAPID
CREEK SUBDIVISION NO. 1.
BY: TRILOGY IDAHO
APPLICANT
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CASE NO. H-2018-0070
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
This matter coming before the City Council on July 24, 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 RAPID CREEK SUBDIVISION NO.1,
LOCATED IN THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 4N, RANGE 1W,
BOISE MERIDIAN, MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, 2018,
HANDWRITTEN DATE: 5/9/2018, BY GREGORY G. CARTER, PLS, SHEET
1 OF 3,” is conditionally approved subject to those conditions of Staff as set forth
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ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR (RAPID CREEK SUBDIVISION NO.1 – FILE #H-2018-0070)
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in the staff report to the Mayor and City Council from the Planning and
Development Services divisions of the Community Development Department
dated July 24, 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 Kent Brown, 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 (28) days after the date of this decision and order, seek a judicial review pursuant to Idaho
Code§ 67-52.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the 01 day of
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ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR (RAPID CREEK SUBDIVISION NO. 1—FILE #H-2018-0070)
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Exhibit A
Rapid Creek Subdivision No. 1 – FP H-2018-0070 1
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 24, 2018
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Josh Beach, Associate City Planner
208-884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: Rapid Creek Subdivision No. 1 – FP (H-2018-0070)
I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
The applicant, Trilogy Idaho, has applied for final plat (FP) approval of 34 single-family building lots
and 4 common lots on 9.19 acres of land in the R-8 zoning district for Rapid Creek Subdivision No.
1.
II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Rapid Creek 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-2018-0070 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of
July 24, 2018, with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.)
Denial
I move to deny File Number H-2018-0070, as presented during the hearing on July 24, 2018, for the
following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial.)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number H-2018-0070 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 at 4435, 4323, 4145 N. Black Cat Road, in the NE ¼ of Section 33, Township
4 North, Range 1 West.
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Exhibit A
Rapid Creek Subdivision No. 1 – FP H-2018-0070 2
B. Applicant:
Trilogy Development
9839 W. Cable Car Suite 100
Boise, ID 83709
C. Owner:
Challenger Development
1977 Overland Road
Meridian, ID 83642
D. Representative:
Kent Brown Planning Services
3161 E. Springwood Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
E. Applicant’s Statement/Justification: Please see applicant’s narrative for this information.
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
The proposed final plat depicts 34 building lots and 4 common lots on 9.19 acres of land in the R-8
zoning district. The minimum property size in this phase is 4,370 square feet (s.f.) with an average
size of 5,480 s.f.
Staff has reviewed the proposed final plat for substantial compliance with the approved preliminary
plat (H-2017-0117) as required by UDC 11-6B-3D.2. The number of building lots is the same as was
approved in the preliminary plat; the amount of qualified open space is the same (2.98 acres total for
the development and 2.7 acres for this phase).
VI. SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
1. Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved annexation and preliminary plat (H-2017-0117)
applications and development agreement (DA Inst. # 2018-052341) approved for this site.
2. The applicant shall obtain the City Engineer’s signature on the final plat within two years of the
preliminary plat approval (June 5, 2020) 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 Bailey Engineering, stamped on 5/9/2018 by Gregory G. Carter, shall
be revised as follows:
a. Note #12: Remove this; you have this covered with note #6.
b. Note #13: Provide the recorded instrument number.
c. Note #8: Include Development Agreement Inst. # 2018-052341.
d. Note #9 and 10: Include the recorded instrument number.
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Exhibit A
Rapid Creek Subdivision No. 1 – FP H-2018-0070 3
5. The landscape plan prepared by Jensen Belts Associates, dated 6/20/2018, shall be revised as
follows:
a) Prior to signature on the final plat, the applicant shall provide details of the stormwater
detention facilities located within Lot 1, Block 3 as required in UDC 11-3B-11.
b) Prior to signature on the final plat, the applicant shall provide details of the proposed
amenities.
c) The development agreement for the subdivision requires a half basketball court as an
amenity. The applicant shall revise the amenities package accordingly.
6. 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.
7. Staff’s failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or conditions from the preliminary plat does
not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for compliance.
8. Prior to signature on the final plat, the applicant shall provide an exhibit indicating the setbacks,
building envelope, and orientation of the lots and structures accessed by a common driveway.
9. Prior to signature of the final plat by the City Engineer, the applicant shall provide a letter from
the United States Postal Service stating that the applicant has received approval for the location of
mailboxes. Contact the Meridian Postmaster, Sue Prescott, at 887-1620 for more information.
10. The existing structures on the site shall be removed prior to signature on the final plat by the City
Engineer.
11. This project does impact the regulated floodplain of Five Mile Creek. Applicant shall be required
to conduct a hydraulic analysis to define the floodway, and obtain a floodplain development
permit.
12. It is anticipated that ground water is at approximately two-feet below the surface as measured in
the on-site monitoring wells. It may be necessary to substantially fill the subject property to
increase the clearance above high static ground water. Applicant has indicated that they will be
constructing slab on grade foundations in lieu of the traditional crawl space foundations to
address this concern. It has been reported that additional test well monitoring data has been
collected since the July 2017 report date. This new data will need to be submitted to the
Community Development Department with the submittal of development construction plans.
13. All excavations caused by demolition, removal of animal carcasses, grubbing of ditches or the
existing ponds are to be backfilled with structural fill.
14. All areas receiving structural fill will need to be inspected and tested per the recommendations of
Site Consulting, LLC. Inspection/test results will need to be submitted to the Meridian Building
Section prior to the development being released for building permits.
15. The applicant shall record the pedestrian pathway easement for Lot 1, Block 1 prior to signature
on the final plat.
16. The rear and/or sides of structures that face N, Black Cat Road (Lots 2-6, Block 2 & Lots 2-6,
Block 1) shall incorporate Articulation through changes in two or more of the following: (e.g. –
projections, recesses, step-backs, pop-outs), or other integrated architectural elements to break up
monotonous wall planes and roof lines that are visible from the subject public street. Single story
structures are exempt from this requirement.
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Exhibit A
Rapid Creek Subdivision No. 1 – FP H-2018-0070 4
17. The applicant is is limited to 30 lots with a single access point. The applicant shall either reduce
the number of lots for this ophase to 30 or provide an emergency access that meets the
requirements of the fire code.
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 deve lopment,
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.
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Exhibit A
Rapid Creek Subdivision No. 1 – FP H-2018-0070 5
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 11-1-4B.
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 irriga tion 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
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Exhibit A
Rapid Creek Subdivision No. 1 – FP H-2018-0070 6
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.
24. All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting,
crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per UDC
11-3A-6. In performing such work, the applicant shall comply with Idaho Code 42-1207 and any
other applicable law or regulation.
VIII. EXHIBITS
A. Vicinity Map
B. Preliminary Plat (dated: 8/3/2017)
C. Proposed Final Plat (dated: 5/9/2018)
D. Proposed Landscape Plan (dated: 6/20/2018)
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Exhibit A
Rapid Creek Subdivision No. 1 – FP H-2018-0070 7
Exhibit A – Vicinity Map
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Exhibit A
Rapid Creek Subdivision No. 1 – FP H-2018-0070 8
Exhibit B – Preliminary Plat (dated: 8/3/2017)
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Exhibit A
Rapid Creek Subdivision No. 1 – FP H-2018-0070 9
Exhibit C – Proposed Final Plat (dated: 5/9/2018)
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Exhibit A
Rapid Creek Subdivision No. 1 – FP H-2018-0070 10
Exhibit D – Proposed Landscape Plan (dated: 6/20/2018)
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Exhibit A
Rapid Creek Subdivision No. 1 – FP H-2018-0070 11
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