Bainbridge Southeast Subdivison H-2019-0043CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
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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 21 Building Lots and 7 Common
Lots on 5.25 Acres of Land in the R-8 Zoning District for Bainbridge Southeast Subdivision, by
Brighton Investments, LLC.
Case No(s). H-2019-0042
For the City Council Hearing Date of: May 28, 2019 (Findings on June 11, 2019)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of May 28, 2019, incorporated by
reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of May 28, 2019, incorporated by
reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of May 28, 2019,
incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the hearing
date of May 28, 2019, 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.
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7. That this approval is subject to the Conditions of Approval all in the attached Staff Report for the
hearing date of May 28, 2019, incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to 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 May 28, 2019, 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 May 28, 2019
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EXHIBIT A
Page 1
HEARING
DATE:
May 28, 2019
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Sonya Allen, Associate Planner
208-884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development
Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: H-2019-0042
Bainbridge Southeast
LOCATION: West side of N. Ten Mile Rd.,
approximately ½ mile south of W.
Chinden Blvd./SH 20-26
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Preliminary plat consisting of 21 building lots and 7 common lots on 5.25 acres of land in the R-8
zoning district for Bainbridge Southeast Subdivision.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
STAFF REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Description Details Page
Acreage 5.25
Future Land Use Designation MDR (3-8 units/acre)
Existing Land Use Vacant/undeveloped land
Proposed Land Use(s) Single-family residential (SFR)
Current Zoning R-8
Proposed Zoning NA
Lots (# and type; bldg/common) 21 building/7 common
Phasing plan (# of phases) 1
Number of Residential Units (type
of units)
21 SFR units
Density (gross & net) 4.0 gross/6.84 net
Open Space (acres, total [%] /
buffer / qualified)
0.60 of an acre (11.43%)
Amenities None in this phase
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Physical Features (waterways,
hazards, flood plain, hillside)
NA
Neighborhood meeting date; # of
attendees:
January 16, 2018; 11 attendees
History (previous approvals) AZ-05-001 (DA #109061598); PP-05-002; CUP-05-002
(PD); PP-13-011; H-2016-0115 (MI- McMullen Lateral
easement)
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B. Community Metrics
Description Details Page
Ada County Highway
District
Staff report
(yes/no)
No
Requires ACHD
Commission
Action (yes/no)
No
Fire Service
Distance to Fire
Station
2.1 miles from Fire Station #2
Fire Response
Time
4 minutes under ideal conditions
Resource
Reliability
81% from Fire Station #2 – does not meet the target goal of 85% or greater
Risk
Identification
1 – Current resources would be adequate to supply service to this project
Accessibility Project does not meet all required access, road widths and turnarounds; a
turnaround is required that meets those in Appendix D of the 2015 IFC; the
knuckle is too small to be used as a turnaround, a minimum radius of 48’ is
needed
Special/resource
needs
An aerial device is not required; the closest truck company is 13 minutes travel
time (under ideal conditions) – Fire Dept. can’t meet this need in the required
timeframe if a truck company is required (this fire station is 6.1 miles away); in
the event of a structure fire, an additional truck company will be required.
Water Supply Requires 1,000 gallons per minute for 1 hour
Wastewater
Distance to Sewer
Services
0
Sewer Shed North Black Cat Trunkshed
Estimated Project
Sewer ERU’s
See application information
WRRF Declining
Balance
13.66
Project Consistent
with WW Master
Plan/Facility Plan
Yes
Impacts/Concerns No concerns, flows already committed.
Water
Distance to Water
Services
0-feet
Pressure Zone 1
Estimated Project
Water ERU’s
See application information
Water Quality No concerns
Project Consistent
with Water
Master Plan
Yes
Impacts/Concerns Bainbridge No. 9 infrastructure must be complete and accepted to enable
service to this development.
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C. Project Maps
III. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
Brighton Investments, LLC – 12601 W. Explorer Dr., Ste. 200, Boise, ID 83713
B. Owner:
Same as Applicant
C. Representative:
Mike Wardle, Brighton Corporation – 12601 W. Explorer Dr., Ste. 200, Boise, ID 83713
Future Land Use Map
Aerial Map
Zoning Map
Planned Development Map
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IV. NOTICING
Planning & Zoning
Posting Date
City Council
Posting Date
Newspaper Notification 4/14/2019 5/10/2019
Radius notification mailed to
properties within 300 feet 4/9/2019 5/7/2019
Public hearing notice sign posted
on site 4/18/2019 5/18/2019
Nextdoor posting 4/9/2019 5/7/2019
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
Comprehensive Plan (https://www.meridiancity.org/compplan):
This property is designated Medium Density Residential (MDR) on the City’s Future Land Use Map
(FLUM) contained in the Comprehensive Plan.
The MDR designation allows smaller lots for residential purposes within City limits. Uses may include
single-family homes at gross densities of 3 to 8 units per acre. Single-family residential detached
homes are proposed at a gross density of 4.0 units/acre consistent with the MDR designation.
A. PRELIMINARY PLAT
The proposed preliminary plat consists of 21 building lots and 7 common lots on 5.25 acres of land
in the R-8 zoning district for Bainbridge Southeast Subdivision. This subdivision will be included
in the Homeowner’s Association for the larger Bainbridge Subdivision and will have access to the
same common areas and site amenities.
The subject property was previously part of the preliminary plat (PP-13-011) for Bainbridge
Subdivision and was to be the final phase of development. The reason for submittal of a new
preliminary plat is that the number of buildable lots proposed in this phase, in additional to those
in previous phases, would have exceeded the total number approved with the preliminary plat
making the final plat not in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat as required
by UDC 11-6B-3C. See the Applicant’s narrative for more information.
Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
There are no existing structures on this site.
Dimensional Standards (UDC 11-2):
The proposed plat and subsequent development is required to comply with the minimum
dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2A-6 for the R-8 district.
Phasing Plan:
The subdivision is proposed to develop in one (1) phase.
Access (UDC 11-3A-3, 11-3H-4):
Access is proposed for the development via internal local streets to be constructed with Phase 9 of
Bainbridge Subdivision. A public stub street is proposed to the adjacent 2.5 acre parcel to the north
(Parcel #S0427142323) for future extension and access for that parcel. No access is proposed via
N. Ten Mile Rd.
Staff recommends the right-of-way for N. Fairborn Ave. is shifted to the east so that it
touches Parcel #S0427142323 in a width adequate for the construction of a public street; or,
right-of-way is dedicated for a stub street to the out-parcel. This is necessary because
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without a public street connection to Fairborn for the out-parcel, the cul-de-sac length will
exceed the maximum of 450’ allowed by UDC 11-6C-3B-4.
Parking (UDC 11-3C):
Off-street parking is required to be provided for single-family detached dwellings as set forth in
UDC Table 11-3C-6.
Pathways (UDC 11-3A-8):
No pathways are proposed with this development.
Sidewalks (UDC 11-3A-17):
Sidewalks are required to be constructed adjacent to all public streets as set forth in UDC 11-3A-
17. Detached sidewalks are proposed throughout the development in accord with UDC standards
except for along S. Double Eagle Ln., the stub street to the north where attached sidewalks are
proposed.
Parkways (UDC 11-3A-17):
Parkways are required to be constructed and landscaped per the standards listed in UDC 11 -3A-
17E. Eight-foot wide parkways are proposed as shown on the landscape plan in accord with UDC
standards. Class II trees are proposed within the parkways in accord with UDC standards.
Landscaping (UDC 11-3B):
Street buffer landscaping is required to be provided as set forth in UDC Table 11-2A-6 for the R-8
district in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C.
A 35-foot wide buffer is required along N. Ten Mile Rd., an arterial street and entryway corridor; a
street buffer in excess of UDC standards is proposed.
Qualified Open Space (UDC 11-3G):
A minimum of 10% (or 0.53 of an acre) qualified open space is required to be provided for the
single-family residential portion of the development based on 5.25 acres of land per the standards
listed in UDC 11-3G-3B.
A qualified open space exhibit was submitted as shown in Section VII.C that depicts 0.60 of an
acre (or 11.43%) of qualified open space in excess of UDC standards consisting of parkways along
all internal local streets, except for along S. Double Eagle Ln., and common area in excess of 50’ x
100’ in area.
Qualified Site Amenities (UDC 11-3G):
A minimum of one (1) qualified site amenity is required to be provided for the development based
on 5.25 acres of land per the standards listed in UDC 11-3G-3C.
The Applicant is not proposing any amenities with this subdivision but requests that the second
community pool and playground that was constructed in Phase 9, directly to the west of this site,
be allowed to count toward the amenity required with this subdivision. Because this project will be
included in the Bainbridge HOA and additional site amenities above the minimum required were
provided in Bainbridge Subdivision, Staff is amenable to the Applicant’s request.
Waterways (UDC 11-3A-6):
No waterways cross this site.
Fencing (UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7):
All fencing constructed on the site is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-
7. Fencing is not depicted on the landscape plan.
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The developer is required to construct fencing abutting pathways and common open space
lots in residential areas to distinguish common from private areas; therefore, the landscape
plan should depict fencing accordingly.
Utilities (UDC 11-3A-21):
Connection to City water and sewer services is proposed in accord with UDC 11-3A-21. Street
lighting is required to be installed in accord with the City’s adopted standards, specifications and
ordinances. See Section VIII.B below for Public Works comments/conditions.
Pressurized Irrigation System (UDC 11-3A-15):
An underground pressurized irrigation system is required to be provided for each lot within the
development.
A 20-foot wide gravity irrigation easement is depicted on the plat along the southern boundary of
the site. This is for the over-flow coming out of Hero’s Park that conveys irrigation water through
and to the Bainbridge property. The Applicant has a water right that is delivered through this
overflow and is combined with the McMullen and Harrell Laterals to provide the irrigation water
for Bainbridge.
The Applicant received Council approval in 2016 for the McMullen Lateral to be located
within adjacent building lots rather than in a common lot (H-2016-0115). Staff recommends
that approval be honored with this preliminary plat without further application.
Storm Drainage (UDC 11-3A-18):
An adequate storm drainage system is required in all developments in accord with the City’s
adopted standards, specifications and ordinances. Design and construction shall follow best
management practice as adopted by the City as set forth in UDC 11-3A-18.
Building Elevations (UDC 11-3A-19 | Architectural Standards Manual):
Conceptual building elevations were submitted for the proposed single-family dwellings as shown
in Section VII.D, consistent with those constructed in previous phases of Bainbridge Subdivision.
VI. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Preliminary Plat per the conditions included in
Section VIII in accord with the Findings in Section IX.
B. The Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission heard these items on May 2, 2019. At the public
hearing, the Commission moved to recommend approval of the subject PP request.
1. Summary of Commission public hearing:
a. In favor: Mike Wardle, Brighton Corporation
b. In opposition: None
c. Commenting: None
d. Written testimony: None
e. Staff presenting application: Sonya Allen
f. Other Staff commenting on application: None
2. Key issue(s) of public testimony:
a. None
3. Key issue(s) of discussion by Commission:
a. The provision of a site amenity in the common area near the cul-de-sac.
4. Commission change(s) to Staff recommendation:
a. Add a requirement for the provision of a site amenity such as a bench/seating area in the
common area on Lot 10, Block 32 (see condition #A.2c in Section VIII).
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5. Outstanding issue(s) for City Council:
a. Applicant requests approval of a waiver to UDC 11-3A-6D to allow an existing 20-foot
wide irrigation easement along the southern boundary of the site to be located within
adjacent building lots as previously approved with the preliminary plat for Bainbridge
Subdivision (H-2016-0115).
C. The Meridian City Council heard these items on May 28, 2019. At the public hearing, the Council
moved to approve the subject PP request.
1. Summary of the City Council public hearing:
a. In favor: Jon Wardle, Brighton Corporation
b. In opposition: None
c. Commenting: None
d. Written testimony: None
e. Staff presenting application: Sonya Allen
f. Other Staff commenting on application: Joe Bongiorno
2. Key issue(s) of public testimony:
a. None
3. Key issue(s) of discussion by City Council:
a. The request for a waiver to UDC 11-3A-6D to be allowed to include an existing 20’
wide irrigation easement along the southern boundary of the site within adjacent
building lots rather than in a separate common lot;
b. Discussion pertaining to the best way to let future homeowner’s know there is an
irrigation easement on their property when a waiver to UDC 11-3A-6D is approved and
inclusion of such information in the application for the request.
4. City Council change(s) to Commission recommendation:
a. City Council approved the Applicant’s request for a waiver to UDC 11-3A-6D.
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VII. EXHIBITS
A. Preliminary Plat (dated: 3/15/19 5/7/19) REVISED
B. Landscape Plan (date: 5/17/2019) REVISED
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C. Qualified Open Space Exhibit (dated: 3/27/19 5/22/19) REVISED
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D. Conceptual Building Elevations:
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VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. Planning Division
1. The preliminary plat included in Section VII.A, shall be revised as follows:
a. Shift the right-of-way for N. Fairborn Ave. to the east across Lot 13, Block 30 so that it
touches Parcel #S0427142323 in a width adequate for the construction of a public street;
or, dedicate right-of-way for a stub street to the out-parcel.
2. The landscape plan included in Section VII.B shall be revised as follows:
a. Depict fencing on building lots adjacent to common open space lots to distinguish
common from private areas as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7A.7.
b. Reconfigure the lot/right-of-way configuration per condition #1a above.
c. Depict a site amenity such as a bench/seating area in the common area on Lot 10, Block
32.
City Council approved a waiver to UDC 11-3A-6D to allow the existing 20-foot wide irrigation
easement along the southern boundary of the site to be located within adjacent building lots rather
than in a separate common lot.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1.1 A street light plan will need to be included in the final plat application. Street light plan
requirements are listed in section 6-7 of the City's Design Standards. A copy of the
standards can be found at http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272
Applicant shall be required to enter into a Future Installation Agreement and fund one
Type 1 streetlights on Ten Mile Road. Contact the Meridian Transportation and Utility
Coordinator for more information.
2. General Conditions of Approval
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 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.
2.3 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
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note to the plat referencing this document. All easements must be submitted, reviewed,
and approved prior to development plan approval.
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.
2.5 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.
2.6 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 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.
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 landscape irrigation if approved by
Idaho Department of Water Resources Contact Robert B. Whitney at (208)334-2190.
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.
2.9 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.
2.10 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.
2.11 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.
2.12 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.
2.13 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.
2.14 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404
Permitting that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
2.15 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
2.16 All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-12-3H.
2.17 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.
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2.18 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.
2.19 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.
2.20 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.
2.21 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.
2.22 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.
2.23 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 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.
C. FIRE DEPARTMENT
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/weblink8/0/doc/165008/Page1.aspx
D. POLICE DEPARTMENT
No comments were received
E. COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST IDAHO (COMPASS)
No comments were received
F. SETTLER’S IRRIGATION DISTRICT
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/weblink8/0/doc/165339/Page1.aspx
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/PDF/v0ytj055glm4vgynydegsxy1/50/Settlers%20-
%20Bainbridge%20Southeast.pdf
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G. NAMPA & MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT (NMID)
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/weblink8/0/doc/165348/Page1.aspx
H. CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT (CDHD)
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/DocView.aspx?id=165007&dbid=0
I. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ)
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/weblink8/0/doc/164960/Page1.aspx
J. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT (ACHD)
http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/DocView.aspx?id=167949&dbid=0
IX. FINDINGS
Preliminary Plat (UDC 11-6B-6)
In consideration of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat, or short plat, the
decision making body shall make the following findings: (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-
2005)
1. The plat is in conformance with the comprehensive plan and is consistent with this unified
development code; (Ord. 08-1372, 7-8-2008, eff. 7-8-2008)
The City Council finds the proposed plat is generally in conformance with the UDC if the
Applicant complies with the conditions of approval in Section VIII.
2. Public services are available or can be made available ad are adequate to accommodate the
proposed development;
The City Council finds public services can be made available to the subject property and will
be adequate to accommodate the proposed development.
3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the city's
capital improvement program;
The City Council finds the proposed plat is in substantial conformance with scheduled public
improvements in accord with the City’s CIP.
4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
The City Council finds there is public financial capability of supporting services for the
proposed development.
5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare; and
The City Council finds the proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety or general welfare.
6. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-
30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
The City Council is unaware of any significant natural, scenic or historic features that need to
be preserved with this development.
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