Volterra Heights No. 4 H-2019-0030
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR (VOLTERRA HEIGHTS NO. 4 – FILE # H-2019-0030)
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BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
HEARING DATE: APRIL 23, 2019
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT
CONSISTING OF 38 BUILDING
LOTS AND 2 COMMON LOTS ON
17.39 ACRES IN THE R-8 ZONING
DISTRICT FOR VOLTERRA
HEIGHTS NO. 4.
BY: COTTONWOOD
DEVELOPMENT, LLC.
APPLICANT
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CASE NO. H-2019-0030
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
This matter coming before the City Council on April 23, 2019 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 VOLTERRA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION
NO. 4, LOCATED IN THE N ½ OF THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP
4N., RANGE 1W., BOISE MERIDIAN, MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO,
2019, HANDWRITTEN DATE: 2/28/2019, by TRAVIS P. FOSTER, PLS,
SHEET 1 OF 3,” is conditionally approved subject to those conditions of Staff as
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ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR (VOLTERRA HEIGHTS NO. 4 – FILE # H-2019-0030)
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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 April 23, 2019, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto marked
“Exhibit A” and by this reference incorporated herein, and the response letter
from Matt Munger, 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.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the day of
2019.
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ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR (VOLTERRA HEIGHTS NO. 4 — FILE # H-2019-0030)
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EXHIBIT A
Page 1
HEARING
DATE:
4/23/2019
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Stephanie Leonard, Associate Planner
208-884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development
Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: H-2019-0030
Volterra Heights No. 4
LOCATION: South of W. McMillan Rd. midway
between N. Ten Mile Rd. and N. Black
Cat Rd., in the NW ¼ of Section 34,
Township 4N., Range 1W.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant, Cottonwood Development, LLC. has applied for final plat approval of thirty-eight (38)
building lots, and two (2) common lots on 17.39 acres of land in the R-8 zoning district.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
STAFF REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Description Details Page
Acreage 17.39
Future Land Use Designation MDR
Existing Land Use Undeveloped
Proposed Land Use(s) Single-family residential
Current Zoning R-8
Lots (# and type; bldg/common) 38 bldg. and 2 common lots
Density (gross & net) 3.16 gross du/acre; 5.41 net du/acre
Open Space (acres, total [%] /
buffer / qualified)
3.04 acres, 18% qualified with this phase
Amenities Park, children’s play structure
History (previous approvals) AZ-05-040, DA Inst. No. 106034786; MDA 10-009, DA
Inst. No. 111010393; PP-10-005; A-2019-0042 (CZC for
park and play structure)
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III. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant/Owner:
Cottonwood Development, LLC.
398 E. Copper Ridge St.
Meridian, ID 83646
B. Representative:
Matt Munger, WHPacific, Inc.
2141 W. Airport Way, Ste. 104
Boise, ID 83705
IV. STAFF ANALYSIS
The proposed final plat depicts thirty-eight (38) building lots and two (2) common area lots on 17.39
acres of land in the R-8 zoning district. Development is required to comply with the dimensional
standards of the R-8 zoning district listed in UDC Table 11-2A-5.
Staff has reviewed the proposed final plat for consistency with the approved preliminary plats and found
there are the same number of building and common lots as were depicted on the preliminary plat.
Because the number of building lots is unchanged, Staff finds the proposed final plat to be in substantial
conformance with the approved preliminary plat per the standards listed in UDC 11-6B-3C.2.
Open space planned for this phase consists of two (2) common lots which includes a central 2.94 acre
park with a children’s play structure and seating area for residents. Per the recorded development
agreement, the applicant is required to construct the three (3) acre park prior to approval of the 400th
residential lot. The applicant received Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review approval
(A-2019-0042) to construct the park prior to submittal for this phase of development as the number of
lots would have exceeded 400 with the subject application. The applicant shall not obtain signature
on the final plat until the park is completed or a surety is in place for the improvements.
This phase contains 3.04 acres, or 18%, qualified open space and complies with the overall open
space and site amenities approved with the Volterra South development.
A. Dimensional Standards (UDC 11-2):
The minimum lot size required per dwelling unit is 4,000 square feet in the R-8 zoning district.
The minimum proposed property size for this phase is 7,200 square feet with an average property
size of 8,055 square feet, in compliance with UDC dimensional standards.
B. Access (UDC 11-3A-3, 11-3H-4):
One (1) access point is proposed via N. Boticelli Ave. via N. San Vito Ave. One (1) stub street is
proposed to connect to a future phase of proposed development (Volterra Heights Sub. No. 3) via
W. Lesina Dr. One (1) stub street is proposed to the south via N. Girsasolo Ave. to connect to an
unplatted parcel of land zoned RUT in Ada County. The applicant has provided a pathway within
two (2) common lots in Volterra Heights Subdivision No. 3 to provide an emergency access
driveway for the Fire Department since the proposed access points for this phase of development
required an additional access point.
C. Sidewalks (UDC 11-3A-17):
A minimum five-foot wide sidewalk is required along both sides of public streets in accord with
UDC 11-3A-17D and as proposed on the landscape plan.
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EXHIBIT A
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D. Landscaping (UDC 11-3B):
Common open space areas are required to be landscaped with lawn (either seed or sod) and a
minimum of one (1) deciduous shade tree per 8,000 square feet as set forth in UDC 11-3G-3E.
The proposed landscape plan depicts 22 trees within the 128,271 square-foot (2.94 acres) park,
exceeding UDC standards.
E. Fencing (UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7):
Proposed fencing within the subdivision includes six-foot vinyl privacy fencing adjacent to side
property lines of Lots 2, 8, 10, and 16, Block 8. Four-foot vinyl privacy fencing is indicated
within the details submitted with the landscape plan, but the location is not depicted on the
landscape plan. The applicant shall clarify the proposed location of four-foot vinyl fencing prior
to signature on final plat. If proposed fencing is located along common areas, it shall comply
with the standards in UDC 11-3A-7A.7.
V. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed final plat with the conditions of approval in Section
VII of this report.
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EXHIBIT A
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VI. EXHIBITS
A. Approved Volterra South Preliminary Plat (PP-10-005)
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B. Final Plat (dated 2/28/2019)
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C. Landscape Plan (date: 12/17/2018)
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VII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. Planning Division
Site Specific Conditions:
1. Applicant shall comply with all previous and pending conditions of approval associated
with this development [AZ-05-040; PP-10-005; A-2019-0042; H-2019-0001].
2. The applicant shall obtain the City Engineer’s signature on the final plat by October 15,
2020, in accord with UDC 11-6B-7 in order for the preliminary plat to remain valid or a
time extension may be requested.
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 WHPacific, stamped on 2/28/19 by Travis P. Foster, included
in Exhibit VI.B shall be revised as follows:
a. Note #8: Include the recorded instrument number of the restrictive covenants for the
subdivision.
b. Note #9: Replace the noted development agreement number with the pending master
development agreement instrument number for the subdivision once recorded (H-
2019-0001).
c. Note #11: Include the recorded instrument number of the ACHD Landscape License
Agreement.
d. Revise “W. McMillen Road” to reflect correct spelling of “W. McMillan Road”
within the basis of bearings note.
e. Include reference information for item number R2) Volterra Subdivision No. 3 once
recorded.
5. The landscape plan prepared by South, Beck & Baird, stamped on 12/17/2018, included in
Exhibit VI.C shall be revised as follows:
a. The applicant shall clarify the proposed location of four-foot vinyl fencing prior to
signature on final plat. If proposed fencing is located along common areas, it shall
comply with the standards in UDC 11-3A-7A.7.
b. The proposed park within Lot 1, Block 8 shall reflect the landscape plan as approved
with the CZC (A-2019-0042).
6. The applicant shall not obtain signature on the final plat until the park within Lot 1,
Block 8 is completed or a surety is in place for the improvements.
7. Future homes constructed in this phase shall be consistent with the approved elevations
and design guidelines contained in the development agreement.
8. Prior to the issuance of any new building permit, the property shall be subdivided in
accordance with the UDC.
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.
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10. Staff’s failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or conditions from the preliminary plat
and/or development agreement does not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for
compliance.
B. Public Works –
Site Specific Conditions:
1. Change the size of the proposed water main from 12" to 8" in W Lesina Dr, N Botticelli
Way, W Torana Dr, and N Bolsena Way. Plans must note to install blowoff and thrust
block per Meridian City standards at pipe deadend in N Girasolo Way. Plans must also
show and note to remove existing blowoff and connect to existing 8" water main in W
Lesina Dr. (installed during Volterra Heights No. 3).
2. Add notes to Sheet 8 of the development plans, about the sewer connection in W Lesina
Dr to existing sewer being built in Volterra Heights No 3.
General Conditions:
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
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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.
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 6-7 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
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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, 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 addressed 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.
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From:Matt Munger
To:Stephanie Leonard
Subject:RE: Volterra Heights No. 4 FP H-2019-0030 Staff Report
Date:Thursday, April 18, 2019 12:26:06 PM
Attachments:image006.png
Stephanie, we agree with these conditions as well.
Matt Munger, PE* | Director, Development Services
WHPacific, Inc. | 2141 W Airport Way, Ste 104, Boise, ID 83705
Direct 208.275.8704 | Mobile 208.841.6778 | mmunger@whpacific.com
*Licensed to practice in ID, NV, OR, WA
Enhancing Client Satisfaction through Creative, Exceptional Service
From: Stephanie Leonard [mailto:sleonard@meridiancity.org]
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2019 10:33 AM
To: Matt Munger <MMunger@whpacific.com>; Cara Duskey <CDuskey@whpacific.com>; Meridian
City Clerk <MeridianCityClerk@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Bill Parsons <bparsons@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Volterra Heights No. 4 FP H-2019-0030 Staff Report
Attached is the staff report for the proposed final plat for the Volterra Heights No. 4 H-2019-0030.
This item is scheduled to be on the City Council agenda on April 23rd. 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.
Matt and/or Cara - Please submit a written response to the staff report to the City Clerk’s office
(cityclerk@meridiancity.org) and me 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,
Stephanie Leonard | Associate City Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development Dept.
33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-489-0574 | sleonard@meridiancity.org
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