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CITY OF MERIDIAN
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION & ORDER
In the Matter of the Request for Preliminary Plat Consisting of twenty-three (23) Building Lots and
two (2) Common Lots on 13.32 Acres of Land in the R-8 Zoning District, by Jarron Langston
Case No(s). H-2018-0100
For the City Council Hearing Date of: November 20, 2018 (Findings on December 4, 2018)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of November 20, 2018, incorporated
by reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of November 20, 2018, incorporated
by reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of November 20,
2018, incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the hearing
date of November 20, 2018, incorporated by reference)
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the “Local Land Use
Planning Act of 1975,” codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (I.C. §67-6503).
2. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Unified Development Code codified at
Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of Meridian has, by
ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of
Meridian, which was adopted April 19, 2011, Resolution No. 11-784 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code § 11-5A.
4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s) received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not impose
expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed.
6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this Decision, which shall be
signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk upon the applicant, the
Community Development Department, the Public Works Department and any affected party
requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the Conditions of Approval all in the attached Staff Report for the
hearing date of November 20, 2018, incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to
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be reasonable and the applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the
application.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the City Council’s authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 11-5A and based upon
the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby ordered that:
1. The applicant’s request for preliminary plat is hereby approved per the conditions of approval
in the Staff Report for the hearing date of November 20, 2018, attached as Exhibit A.
D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits
Notice of Preliminary Plat Duration
Please take notice that approval of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat, or
short plat shall become null and void if the applicant fails to obtain the city engineer’s signature
on the final plat within two (2) years of the approval of the preliminary plat or the combined
preliminary and final plat or short plat (UDC 11-6B-7A).
In the event that the development of the preliminary plat is made in successive phases in an
orderly and reasonable manner, and conforms substantially to the approved preliminary plat,
such segments, if submitted within successive intervals of two (2) years, may be considered for
final approval without resubmission for preliminary plat approval (UDC 11-6B-7B).
Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord
with 11-6B-7.A, the Director may authorize a single extension of time to obtain the City
Engineer’s signature on the final plat not to exceed two (2) years. Additional time extensions up
to two (2) years as determined and approved by the City Council may be granted. With all
extensions, the Director or City Council may require the preliminary plat, combined
preliminary and final plat or short plat to comply with the current provisions of Meridian City
Code Title 11. If the above timetable is not met and the applicant does not receive a time
extension, the property shall be required to go through the platting procedure again (UDC 11-
6B-7C).
E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
1. The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, denial of a development
application entitles the Owner to 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.
2. Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of Meridian.
When applicable and pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521, any affected person being a person
who has an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the final action of the
governing board may within twenty-eight (28) days after the date of this decision and order
seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho Code.
F. Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of November 20, 2018
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EXHIBIT A
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STAFF REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: November 20, 2018
TO: Mayor & Council
FROM: Josh Beach, Associate Planner
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: H-2018-0100
Jocelyn Park Subdivision
PROPERTY LOCATION:
The site is located near the southwest
corner of W. Victory Road and S.
Meridian Road.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Preliminary plat (PP) consisting of twenty-three (23) residential buildable lots and two (2) common lots on
13.32 acres of land in the R-8 zoning district.
Since the Planning and Zoning hearing on October 18, 2018, the applicant has submitted a revised site plan.
The applicant has made the following changes to the preliminary plat:
1. The applicant has added a fifteen (15) foot micropath from S. Cumberland Way to the common lot platted with
Timberline Subdivision (H-2017-0140). This will help in breaking up the long block length.
2. A non-buildable common lot was placed adjacent to the south boundary of parcel # S1225110160. The addition
of this nob-buildable common lot will clear up the property boundary dispute between the two parcels.
3. Once the applicant eliminates the existing turn-around on W. Winnipeg Street and the applicant vacates the right
of way, Lot 12, Block 2 will take access from W. Winnipeg Street and will no longer be a flag lot that takes access
from S. Cumberland Way.
4. The alignment of Cumberland Court was shifted slightly to accommodate the 10-foot non-buildable common lot
and as such the all of the lots within Block 2 have been slightly modified in size and shape.
The Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission heard these items on October 18, 2018. At the public
hearing, the Commission moved to recommend approval of the subject preliminary plat.
a. Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Victor Villegas (Applicant’s Representative)
ii. In opposition: None
iii. Commenting: None
iv. Written testimony: None
v. Staff presenting application: Josh Beach
vi. Other staff commenting on application: None
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b. Key issue(s) of Public Testimony:
i. None
c. Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
i. Location of fence in relation to the irrigation canal
ii. Is there a requirement to have a turn-around for the fire department on the northeast corner?
d. Commission Change(s) to Staff Recommendation:
i. Add condition 1.1.9 to read as follows: “At the east end of W. Cumberland Drive, the applicant
shall provide a turn-around that meets the standards of the Meridian Fire Department.”
e. Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council:
i. None
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Details Page
Acreage 13.32
Future Land Use Designation MDR Medium Density Residential (3-8 DU/Acre) (Applicant is
requesting a “Step Down” in Density)
Existing Land Use Vacant (previously a sewage lagoon)
Proposed Land Use(s) Single-family homes
Current Zoning R-8
Proposed Zoning R-8
Lots (# and type; bldg/common) 23 Buildable, 2 common
Density (gross & net) 1.73 Gross/2.62 Net
Open Space 2.65 acres, at 19.9%
Amenities Tot Lot, Gazebo
Physical Features (waterways,
hazards, flood plain, hillside)
The Ridenbaugh Canal crosses the property just south of W.
Victory Road.
History (previous approvals) Annexed in 2013 as part of the Victory South Annexation (AZ-
13-014)
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B. Community Metrics
Details Page
ACHD report (yes/no)
Requires ACHD
Commission Action
(yes/no)
No report received to date
No
Access (Arterial/Collectors/State
Hwy/Local)(Existing and Proposed)
One (1) access to the west via a stub (W. Cumberland Drive),
One (1) access to the east (W. Winnipeg Street)
Traffic Level of Service Unknown
Stub Street/Interconnectivity/Cross
Access
One (1) stub to the northeast to parcel # S1225110160
Distance to Fire Station
Fire response time
Resource reliability
Risk identification
Accessibility
Specialty/resource needs
Water supply
Not Provided
7 minutes
63%
1
Meets requirements
Meets requirement
1000 gallons per minute
Distance to Police Station
Police response time
Calls for service
% of calls for service split
by priority
Accessibility
Specialty/resource needs
Crimes
Crashes
3 miles
3 minutes
181 calls within 1 mile of the site
P3-1.1%, P-2 50.3%, P1-47.5%, P0-1.1
Accessibility is not an issue
None
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C. Project Area Maps
Future Land Use Map
Aerial Map
Zoning Map
Planned Development Map
III. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant/Representative:
Jarron Langston
9563 W. Harness Drive
Boise, ID 83709
B. Owner:
Epic Enterprises
9563 W. Harness Drive
Boise, ID 83709
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IV. NOTICING
A. Newspaper notification published on: September 28, 2018
B. Radius notice mailed to properties within 300 feet on: September 21, 2018
C. Applicant posted notice on site on: October 8, 2018
D. Next door posting: September 25, 2018
E. Neighbor meeting date and # of attendees: July 26, 2018 with 10 residents plus the applicant
being present.
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
This property is designated Medium Density Residential (MDR) on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map (FLUM). The MDR designation allows smaller lots for residential purposes within City limits. Uses may
include single-family homes at densities of 3 to 8 dwelling units (d.u.) per acre. The Comprehensive Plan
allows the applicant to request a “step down” in density to justify the 1.73 gross density. The applicant is in
fact requesting that “step down” from Council.
The applicant proposes to develop the site with 23 single-family residential lots and 2 common lots. The gross
density of the proposed plat is 1.73 d.u. per acre with a net density of 2.62 d.u. per acre, which falls within the
target density of the MDR designation. The average lot size is greater than15,000 square feet. All of the
proposed lots comply with the dimensional standards of the UDC.
Staff is of the opinion that the proposed density is appropriate for the area and compatible with adjacent uses
and zoning.
All adjacent residential uses are zoned RUT (in Ada County), R-8 and R-4, and the proposed zone would be
consistent not only with the surrounding neighborhoods, but also with the comprehensive plan.
Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to the
proposed use:
1. “Provide for a wide diversity of housing types (single-family, modular, mobile homes and multi-
family arrangements) and choices between ownership and rental dwelling units for all income groups
in a variety of locations suitable for residential development.” (3.07.03B)
2. ”Require usable open space to be incorporated into new residential subdivision plats.” (3.07.02A)
3. “Require pedestrian access in all new development to link subdivisions together and promote
neighborhood connectivity.” (3.07.02C)
4. “Permit new development only where urban services can be reasonably provided at the time of final
approval and development is contiguous to the City.” (3.01.01F)
5. “Provide housing options close to employment and shopping centers.” (3.07.02D)
6. “Encourage infill development.” (3.04.02B)
7. “Reduce the number of existing access points onto arterial streets by using methods such as cross-
access agreements, access management, and frontage / backage roads.” (3.03.02N)
Dimensional Standards: Development of this site is required to comply with the dimensional standards
listed in UDC 11-2A-6 for the R-8 district. Staff has reviewed the proposed plat and found it to be in
compliance with the R-8 dimensional standards.
Block Length: The plat is required to comply with the block length standards listed in UDC 11-6C-3F. Staff
has reviewed the proposed plat and found that the west side of Cumberland Way exceeds the 750 feet
as limited by code. That section of the project does not have a stub street or a pedestrian connection
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from the Timberline Subdivision to the west, so compliance with the 750 foot maximum is difficult.
The applicant will need to request Council approval to exceed the 750 foot maximum; staff supports
this request.
Access: Vehicular access is proposed for this site via one access to W. Winnipeg Street to the east and one to
the west (W. Cumberland Drive). The applicant is also proposing one additional stub street to the parcel to the
north east (parcel # S1225110160) for future connectivity and to limit direct access to W. Victory Road in
accord with UDC standards and Comp. Plan policy 3.03.02N. Staff supports the proposed access plan.
Streets: The proposed internal streets depicted on the plat are public streets. A total of 50-feet of right-of-way
is proposed for the internal streets. Staff supports the proposed street layout (see Block Length above).
Sidewalks: Sidewalks are required along all public streets as set forth in UDC 11-3A-17. The applicant
proposes to construct 5-foot wide attached sidewalk along internal streets. The applicant is also required to
install a 5-foot detached sidewalk along the entire frontage of W. Victory Road in accord with UDC standards
and Comp. Plan policy 3.07.02C.
Fencing: Any existing and proposed fencing for the development shall be included on either a site plan or
landscape plan and shall comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-6B and 11-3A-7. Lot 1, Block 3 and
Lot 1, Block 1 shall comply with the requirements of the above named UDC section in terms of fencing on
common lots and adjacent to irrigation facilities.
Easements: There are several lots that are encumbered by an existing easement. Any existing utility mains
crossing this property that are no longer in use or needed, must be abandoned, and any associated easements
will need to be released/relinquished.
Open Space: A minimum of 10% qualified open space is required to be provided for this development in
accord with UDC 11-3G-3A.1. Based on the area of the preliminary plat (13.32 acres), a minimum of 1.33
acres of qualified open space are required to be provided as set forth in UDC 11-3A-3B and Comp. Plan
policy 3.07.02A. The applicant has proposed 19.9% open space for the development, or 2.65 acres of land.
Site Amenities: All developments consisting of five acres of more are required to provide a minimum of one
site amenity; one additional site amenity is required for each additional 20 acres per UDC 11-3G-3A.2, in
accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3G-3C.Based on the area of the preliminary plat (13.32 acres), a
minimum of 1 qualified site amenity is required to be provided. The applicant proposes to provide a tot lot,
and a gazebo as amenities for the subdivision. Staff is generally supportive of the proposed amenities.
However more details on the tot lot are needed. A detail of the play equipment for the tot lot should be
submitted with the final plat application.
Pressurized Irrigation (PI): An underground PI system is required to be provided to each lot in the
subdivision as proposed in accord with UDC 11-3A-15.
Building Elevations: The applicant is proposing to construct single-family detached homes. The
applicant has submitted conceptual sample building elevations for future homes in this development, included
in section VIII. Building materials appear to consist of a mix of variety of wood siding, cultured stone and
stucco with architectural shingles. The homes will not require design review, but should constructed generally
consistent with the submitted elevations and materials.
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VI. RECOMMENDATION
Commission finds that the subject preliminary plat exceeds the minimum requirements of the UDC and
recommends approval of the proposed preliminary plat application in accord with the Findings in Section IX
subject to the provisions in Section VIII.
VII. EXHIBITS
1. Proposed Preliminary Plat (dated: 7/25/2018)
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2. Proposed Landscape Plan (dated: 8/9/2018)(Not Approved)
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3. Conceptual Building Elevations
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4. Legal Description and Exhibit Map
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VIII. CONDITIONS & MITIGATION MEASURES
1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1.1 Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1.1.1 Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved annexation (AZ-13-014, DA Instrument # 114007668).
1.1.2 The preliminary plat included in Section VII, dated 7/25/2018, shall be revised as follows:
a. The site shall comply with UDC 11-6C-3F in terms of block length, unless Council allows it to
exceed 750 feet.
1.1.3 The landscape plan included in Exhibit A.3, dated 8/9/2018, shall be revised as follows:
a. Fencing in compliance with UDC 11-3A-6B and 11-3A-7 shall be located on all common lots and
against the Ridenbaugh Canal.
b. A detail of the play equipment for the tot lot shall be submitted with the final plat application.
1.1.4 If there are any existing trees on the site that are to be removed, the applicant should contact Elroy
Huff, City Arborist, at 888-3579 to schedule an appointment to confirm mitigation requirements
prior to removal of any trees on the site. Any existing trees proposed to be retained on-site shall be
noted on the landscape plan submitted with a final plat application.
1.1.5 Direct lot access to W. Victory Road, an arterial street, is prohibited in accord with UDC 11-3A-3.
1.1.6 Future development of this site shall be generally consistent with the preliminary plat and building
elevations depicted in Section VII and the revisions noted in the staff report.
1.1.7 The applicant shall construct the entire landscape buffer and sidewalk along W. Victory Road with the
first phase of development.
1.1.8 The applicant shall provide a master grading and drainage plan for the site with the first final plat
application.
1.1.9 At the east end of W. Cumberland Drive, the applicant shall provide a turn-around that meets the
standards of the Meridian Fire Department.
1.2 General Conditions of Approval
1.2.1 Comply with all bulk, use, and development standards of the R-8 zoning district listed in UDC Table 11-
2-A-5.
1.2.2 Comply with all provisions of 11-3A-3 with regard to access to streets.
1.2.3 Comply with the provisions for irrigation ditches, laterals, canals and/or drainage courses, as set forth in
UDC 11-3A-6.
1.2.4 Provide a pressurized irrigation system consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-15, UDC
11-3B-6 and MCC 9-1-28.
1.2.5 Comply with the sidewalk standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-17.
1.2.6 Install all utilities consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-21 and 11-3B-5J.
1.2.7 Construct the required landscape buffers consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-7C.
1.2.8 Construct storm water integration facilities that meet the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-11C.
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1.2.9 Comply with all subdivision design and improvement standards as set forth in UDC 11-6C-3, including
but not limited to cul-de-sacs, driveways, common driveways, easements, blocks, street buffers, and
mailbox placement.
1.2.10 Comply with all provisions of UDC 11-3A-3 with regard to maintaining the clear vision triangle.
1.3 Ongoing Conditions of Approval
1.3.1 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.
1.3.2 All common open space and site amenities shall be maintained by an owner's association as set forth in
UDC 11-3G-3F1.
1.3.3 The project is subject to all current City of Meridian ordinances.
1.3.4 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.
1.3.6 The applicant has a continuing obligation to comply with the outdoor lighting provisions as set forth in
UDC 11-3A-11.
1.3.7 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.
1.4 Process Conditions of Approval
1.4.1 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.
1.4.2 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.
1.4.3 The final plat, and any phase thereof, shall substantially comply with the approved preliminary plat as set
forth in UDC 11-6B-3C2.
1.4.4 The applicant shall obtain approval for all successive phases of the preliminary plat within two years of
the signature of the City Engineer on the previous final plat as set forth in UDC 11-6B-7B (if applicable).
1.4.5 The preliminary plat approval shall be null and void if the applicant fails to either 1) obtain the City
Engineer signature on a final plat within two years; or, 2) gain approval of a time extension as set forth in
UDC 11-6B-7.
1.4.6 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.
2. PUBLIC WORKS
2.1 SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
2.1.1 A street lighting plan will be required with the submittal of development plans. Plan requirements can be
found in section 6-5 of the Improvement Standards for Street Lighting at
http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272
2.1.2 There are existing sanitary sewer and water mainlines crossing the subject property. Applicant shall be
responsible for the preservation of these mainlines, and incorporating into their design at a minimum 14-
foot wide compacted gravel maintenance access roads over said utilities.
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2.1.3 The preliminary plat shows what we are assuming is an easement that bisects the site from the
southeastern corner to the north boundary. It is believed that there are also easements along the western
side of the property that were in place for power and sewer facilities when this property functioned as the
sewage lagoons for the Meridian Heights Water and Sewer District. Please identify all existing easements
of record, and your plan for the vacation of these easements.
2.1.4 Due to the amount of engineered fill material that must be placed within this property as part of the
sewage lagoon reclamation process, the applicant shall be required to engage the services of a
geotechnical engineer to review and oversee the filling and compaction operations. Compaction test
results shall be submitted to the Meridian Public Works inspector on-site prior to any sewer or water
infrastructure being installed, and to the Building Department for all areas within building pads receiving
engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
2.2 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
2.2.1 Applicant shall coordinate water and sewer main size and routing with the Public Works Department, and
execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to provide service outside of a public
right-of-way. 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.
2.2.2 Per Meridian City Code (MCC), the applicant shall be responsible to install sewer and water mains to and
through this development. Applicant may be eligible for a reimbursement agreement for infrastructure
enhancement per MCC 8-6-5.
2.2.3 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 development plan approval.
2.2.4 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of
water (MCC 12-13-8.3). 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 prior to receiving development plan
approval.
2.2.5 All existing structures that are required to be removed shall be prior to signature on the final plat by the
City Engineer. Any structures that are allowed to remain shall be subject to evaluation and possible
reassignment of street addressing to be in compliance with MCC.
2.2.6 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.
2.2.7 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
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landscape irrigation if approved by Idaho Department of Water Resources Contact Robert B. Whitney at
(208)334-2190.
2.2.8 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.
2.2.9 Street signs are to be in place, sanitary sewer and water system shall be approved and activated, road base
approved by the Ada County Highway District and the Final Plat for this subdivision shall be recorded,
prior to applying for building permits.
2.2.10 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all uncompleted fencing,
landscaping, amenities, etc., prior to signature on the final plat.
2.2.11 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.
2.2.12 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.
2.2.13 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.
2.2.14 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting that may
be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
2.2.15 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
2.2.16 All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-12-3H.
2.2.17 The design 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.
2.2.18 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.
2.2.19 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.
2.2.20 A street light plan will need to be included in the civil construction plans. Street light plan requirements
are listed in section 6-5 of the Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. A copy of the standards can be
found at http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272.
2.2.21 The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a performance surety in the amount of 125%
of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer, water and reuse 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
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.
2.2.22 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, water and reuse infrastructure for duration of two
years. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by the owner to the City. The
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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.
3. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ)
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/DocView.aspx?dbid=0&id=154806&page=1&
4. IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (ITD)
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/DocView.aspx?id=156163&dbid=0
5. NAMPA & MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/weblink8/0/doc/155960/Page1.aspx
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/weblink8/0/doc/155961/Page1.aspx
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IX. FINDINGS
1. Preliminary Plat Findings:
In consideration of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat, or short plat, the
decision-making body shall make the following findings:
a. The plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan;
Commission finds that the proposed plat is in substantial compliance with the adopted
Comprehensive Plan in regard to land use, transportation, and circulation.
b. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to accommodate the
proposed development;
Commission finds that public services will be provided to the subject property upon development.
c. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the City’s capital
improvement program;
Because City water and sewer and any other utilities will be provided by the development at their
own cost, Commission finds that the subdivision will not require the expenditure of capital
improvement funds.
d. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
Commission recommends the Council rely upon comments from the public service providers (i.e.,
Police, Fire, ACHD, etc.) to determine this finding.
e. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare; and
Commission is not aware of any health, safety, or environmental problems associated with the
platting of this property that should be brought to the Council’s attention. ACHD considers road
safety issues in their analysis. Commission recommends that the Council consider any public
testimony that may be presented when determining whether or not the proposed subdivision may
cause health, safety or environmental problems of which Commission is unaware.
f. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features.
Commission is unaware of any significant natural, scenic or historic features that exist on this site.
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