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CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE
REPORT
DATE:
August 23, 2018
TO:
Tessa Grundler, BRS Architects
FROM:
Stephanie Leonard, Assistant City Planner
SUBJECT:
Children's Museum of Idaho - CZC, DES (A-2018-0254)
Bon Voyage, LLC.
OWNER:
DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, Tessa Grundler, requests Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) and Design
Review (DES) approval for the remodel of an existing 8,880 square foot building for a
children's museum on 1.443 acres of land in the C-G zoning district.
The project will include minor changes to the exterior of the building, the addition of two
fenced outdoor play areas, and an update of existing landscaping on the rear of the site. The
outdoor play areas will replace the existing trash enclosure and eight parking spaces to the north
of the building. Two new bus parking spaces are proposed at the rear of the building, abutting
the proposed outdoor play areas.
The site is located at 790 S. Progress Avenue.
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.
a. The proposed outdoor play areas shall be fully enclosed by minimum six foot (6’)
non-scalable fences to secure against exit/entry by small children and to screen abutting
properties.
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,
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the applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11 -
3B-14A.
4. The site plan prepared b y BRS Architects on July 21, 2018, labeled SD1.0, is approved
by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit B with the following
condition:
a. Per UDC 11-3C-5B-3, off-street parking areas shall be provided with a substantial
wheel restraint to prevent cars from encroaching upon abutting private and public
property or overhanging beyond the designated parking stall dimensions. The proposed
bus parking stalls shall reflect redlines in Exhibit B.
5. The landscape plan prepared by BRS Architects on July 21, 2018, labeled LS1.0, is
approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit C with the
following condition:
a. Per UDC 11-3B-8C-2d, each interior planter shall be landscaped with at least one
tree and shall be covered with low shrubs, lawn, or other vegetative ground cover. The
interior planters installed adjacent to the new play areas shall reflect redlines in Exhibit C.
6. The elevations prepared by BRS Architects on July 21, 2018, labeled A2.1, are
approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division 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.
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 applicant shall comply with the outdoor storage as an accessory use standards as set
forth in UDC 11-3A-14.
3. The project is subject to all current City of Meridian ordinances and previous conditions
of approval associated with this site (CZC-04-020).
4. The issuance of this CZC does not release the applicant from any previous requirements
of the other permits issued for the site.
5. 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.
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 11-4-3-2, Arts, Entertainment or
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Recreation Facility, Indoors and Outdoors.
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 September 7, 2018, 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
The Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall expire if the construction, alteration or the use 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
August 23, 2019.
EXHIBITS
A: Vicinity Map
B: Site Plan (dated: July 21, 2018)
C: Landscape Plan (dated: July 21, 2018)
D: Elevations (dated: July 21, 2018)
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Exhibit A: Vicinity Map
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Exhibit B: Site Plan (dated: July 21, 2018)
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Exhibit C: Landscape Plan (dated: July 21, 2018)
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Exhibit D: Elevations (dated: July 21, 2018)