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Excalibur Metal Works CZC, DES A-2019-0040Conditions Document 1 Excalibur Metal Design – CZC, DES - A-2019-0040 CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE REPORT DATE: March 21, 2019 TO: Jeff Hatch, Hatch Design Architecture FROM: Stephanie Leonard, Associate City Planner SUBJECT: Excalibur Metal Design – CZC, DES (A-2019-0040) Jeremy Adams, A3 LLC. OWNER: DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST The applicant, Jeff Hatch, requests Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) and Design Review (DES) approval for the construction of an approximately 10,980 square-foot metal design facility (light industry use) on 0.83 of an acre of land in the C-G zoning district. The site is located at 1322 E. Watertower Street. 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. 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. 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. 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. Conditions Document 2 Excalibur Metal Design – CZC, DES - A-2019-0040 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 Hatch Design Architecture in March 2019, labeled A-1.0, is approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit B. 5. The landscape plan prepared by Hatch Design Architecture on December 13, 2018, labeled L-1.0, is approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division with the following condition: a. Alternative Compliance for required landscaping was approved with the CUP approval for this site (H-2018-0139). The applicant has been approved to install trees with grates and a patio area in lieu of the required landscape buffer and vegetative groundcover. This alternative was approved since pedestrian oriented elements (patio seating and art) are being proposed in addition to the landscaping alternative. A conceptual layout and images for landscaping and art elements within the patio area have been included in Exhibit F. Installed elements shall reflect those items included below. 6. The elevations prepared by Hatch Design Architecture in December 2018, labeled A-4.0 and A-4.1, are approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division with the following condition: a. The applicant has submitted a design standard exception to utilize field materials not typically permitted per the Architectural Standards Manual (ASM) for Commercial Districts. In accord with ASM requirements, the applicant has submitted a narrative detailing the standards proposed for exemption, the reason for exception and how the proposed alternative meets the intent and goals of the ASM. Through analysis of the narrative, conversations with the applicant and a presentation during the February Planning and Zoning Commission hearing, it has been determined that the design elements and installation methods used will meet the intent of the ASM and will result in an attractive and appropriate building for the type of use. In addition to the glass storefront, the applicant proposes to use materials and products produced by Excalibur Metal Design to showcase their capabilities as an architectural metal fabrication business. The front entry is intended to be pedestrian oriented and will facilitate an educational aspect for the company’s metal fabrication processes. Staff has reviewed the applicant’s justification and the conceptual elevation images submitted with the subject application and has determined the combination of metal, decorative perforated metal and glass will yield an attractive and durable building. Constructed elevations shall reflect those items included in the conceptual layout and images for the building included in Exhibits E and F below. 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. 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 Conditions Document 3 Excalibur Metal Design – CZC, DES - A-2019-0040 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. 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. a. In accord with the aforementioned standards, the applicant shall be required to submit a detail of the proposed fencing and gates to be installed with building permit submittal. Per UDC 11-3A-11, chainlink with slats does not qualify as a screening material. Acceptable screening materials include wood, vinyl and other durable materials. Use of sheet metal is not permitted per UDC 11-3A-7. 3. The project is subject to all current City of Meridian ordinances and previous conditions of approval associated with this site (AZ-00-005, DA Inst. No. 100040596; MDA-10- 007; RZ-02-004; H-2018-0139). 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 11-4-3-25, Industry, Light and Heavy. 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 March 14, 2019, 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 Conditions Document 4 Excalibur Metal Design – CZC, DES - A-2019-0040 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 March 21, 2021. EXHIBITS A: Vicinity Map B: Site Plan (dated: March 2019) C: Landscape Plan (dated: December 13, 2018) D: Elevations (dated: December 13, 2018) E: Elevation Concept Images F: Front Patio Layout and Concept Images G: Site Details (dated: December 13, 2018) Conditions Document 5 Excalibur Metal Design – CZC, DES - A-2019-0040 Exhibit A: Vicinity Map Conditions Document 6 Excalibur Metal Design – CZC, DES - A-2019-0040 Exhibit B: Site Plan (dated: March 2019) Conditions Document 7 Excalibur Metal Design – CZC, DES - A-2019-0040 Exhibit C: Landscape Plan (dated: December 13, 2018) Conditions Document 8 Excalibur Metal Design – CZC, DES - A-2019-0040 Exhibit D: Elevations (dated: December 13, 2018) Conditions Document 9 Excalibur Metal Design – CZC, DES - A-2019-0040 Exhibit E: Elevation Concept Images Conditions Document 10 Excalibur Metal Design – CZC, DES - A-2019-0040 Exhibit F: Front Patio Layout and Concept Images Conditions Document 11 Excalibur Metal Design – CZC, DES - A-2019-0040 Exhibit G: Site Details (dated: December 13, 2018)