Firenze Plaza Subdivision H-2019-0067
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR FIRENZE PLAZA – FP H-2019-0067
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BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
HEARING DATE: JULY 16, 2019
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT
CONSISTING OF ELEVEN (11)
BUILDING LOT AND TWO (2)
COMMON LOTS ON 15.92 ACRES
OF LAND IN THE C-C ZONING
DISTRICT FOR FIRENZE PLAZA
SUBDIVISION
BY: THE LAND GROUP, INC
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CASE NO. H-2019-0067
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
This matter coming before the City Council on July 16, 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 “FINAL PLAT, FIRENZE PLAZA SUBDIVISION,
LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION
29, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, BOISE MERIDIAN, CITY OF
MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, 2019, DATE: 5/14/2019, by JAMES R.
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ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR FIRENZE PLAZA – FP H-2019-0067
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WASHBURN, PLS, SHEET 1 OF 5,” is conditionally approved subject to those
conditions of Staff as 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 July 16, 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 Rodger Collins, The Land Group Inc., 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
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issue. A request for a regulatory takings analysis will toll the time period within which a Petition
for Judicial Review may be filed.
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.
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ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR FIRENZE PLAZA — FP H-2019-0067
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EXHIBIT A
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STAFF REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: 7/16/2019
TO: City Council
FROM: Kevin Holmes, Associate Planner
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services
Manager
SUBJECT: H-2019-0067
Firenze Plaza Subdivision
PROPERTY LOCATION:
NWC of E. Amity Rd. and S. Eagle Rd.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Request for final plat consisting of eleven (11) commercial building lots and two (2) common lots on
15.92 acres of land in the C-C zoning district, by The Land Group, Inc.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Description Details
Acreage 15.92
Future Land Use Designation MU-C
Existing Land Use Vacant/undeveloped land
Proposed Land Use(s) Commercial
Current Zoning C-C
Proposed Zoning NA
Lots (# and type; bldg/common) 11/2
Physical Features Tenmile Feeder Canal bisects the SW corner of the property
History (previous approvals) H-2016-0102 (AZ, CPAM, PP); DA instrument # 2017-041827; A-
2019-0120 (TED)
III. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant
Roger Collins
The Land Group, Inc.
462 E. Shore Dr.
Eagle, ID 83616
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EXHIBIT A
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B. Owner:
ABS ID-O, LLC
250 Parkcenter Blvd.
Boise, ID 83726
C. Representative:
Same as applicant
IV. STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff has reviewed the proposed final plat for substantial compliance with the preliminary plat as
required by UDC 11-6B-3C.2. The preliminary plat depicts eleven (11) commercial lots, two (2)
common lots, and one (1) right-of-way (ROW) lot; the proposed final plat depicts this same count
and configuration. As such, Staff deems the proposed final plat to be in substantial compliance
with the approved preliminary plat as required.
A. Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
None
B. Dimensional Standards:
Comply with UDC Table 11-2B-3 for the C-C district
(http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=306)
C. Access:
Two (2) public street accesses are proposed, one via S. Eagle Rd. (arterial) and one via E. Amity
Rd. (arterial). In addition, two (2) right-in, right-out connections (one each to S. Eagle Rd. and E.
Amity Rd.) are proposed; a cross-access/ingress-egress agreement between the commercial
lots in the development shall be provided to the Meridian Planning Division in accord with
UDC 11-3A-3A.2 and preliminary plat condition #1.1.3b.
D. Sidewalks:
A minimum five-foot (5’) wide detached sidewalk is required along S. Eagle Rd. and E. Amity
Rd., both arterial streets, in accord with the recorded development agreement and preliminary
plat. This sidewalk shall be located in the required twenty-five foot (25’) landscape buffer per
Table 11-2B-3.
A five-foot (5’) wide detached sidewalk is required along the east side of S. Montague St., a
collector street, and is to be constructed with the first phase of development per the recorded
development agreement.
Detached five-foot (5’) sidewalks are proposed on both sides of S. Cubola Ave. and E. Mount
Etna Dr., both local streets, in accord with UDC 11-3A-17.
E. Pathways:
None
F. Landscaping
A twenty-five foot (25’) wide street buffer is required along S. Eagle Rd. and E. Amity Rd., both
arterial streets, measured from back of curb; a twenty-foot (20’) wide buffer is required along S.
Montague St., a collector street, measured from back of curb; a ten-foot (10’) wide landscape
buffer is required along the C-C zoned frontages of S. Cubola Ave. and E. Mount Etna Dr., both
local streets, as set forth in UDC Table 11-2B-3. Landscaping is required within the buffer in
accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C.
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EXHIBIT A
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The landscape plan depicts a twenty-foot (20’) wide street buffer (including the sidewalk)
along portions of S. Eagle Rd. and E. Amity Rd.; the buffer should be widened to a
minimum of twenty-five feet (25’) (including the sidewalk).
The landscape buffer along the entire frontage of S. Montague Way shall be built with the
first phase of development and prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for the
site, per the recorded development agreement. When the two (2) R-8 zoned properties to the
east are platted, this landscape buffer shall be included as a common lot to be maintained
by a homeowners association in accord with UDC 11-3B-7C.2.a.
The internal landscaping of the commercial lots shall be reviewed through subsequent
Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) and Design Review (DES) applications and shall
conform with all applicable City of Meridian landscaping requirements.
G. Parkways:
Parkways are required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-17E.
H. Waterways:
The Tenmile Feeder Canal runs through the SW corner of the property. Per requirements of UDC
11-3A-6B.3, this canal shall be piped or otherwise covered.
I. Fencing:
No fencing is depicted on the landscape plan.
J. Utilities:
All development is required to be connected to City water and sewer systems; street lighting is
required to be installed in accord with the City’s adopted standards, specifications and ordinances
per UDC 11-3A-21.
V. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed final plat with the conditions of approval in Section
VII of this report.
VI. EXHIBITS
See following page
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EXHIBIT A
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A. Preliminary Plat
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B. Final Plat
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C. Landscape Plan
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VII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. Planning Division
Site Specific Conditions:
1. Applicant shall comply with all previous conditions of approval associated with this
development [H-2016-0102 (AZ, CPAM, PP); DA Instrument # 2017-041827; A-
2019-0120 (TED)].
2. The applicant shall obtain the City Engineer’s signature on the subject final plat by
August 7, 2020, or apply for a time extension, in accord with UDC 11-6B-7.
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 The Land Group, Inc., stamped on 5/14/2019 by James R.
Washburn, included in Exhibit B shall be revised as follows:
a. Graphically depict the following dedicated landscape buffers (or common lots) in
accord with UDC 11-3B-7: a twenty-five foot (25’) wide street buffer along S. Eagle
Rd. and E. Amity Rd., both arterial streets, measured from back of curb; a twenty-
foot (20’) wide buffer along S. Montague St., a collector street, measured from back
of curb; a ten-foot (10’) wide landscape buffer along the C-C zoned frontages of S.
Cubola Ave. and E. Mount Etna Dr.
b. Note #2: Include Lot 3, Block 1 as a designated common lot.
c. Note #9: Include the name and instrument number of the master declaration of
covenants, conditions, restrictions and easements.
d. Note #10: Include the recorded instrument number of the temporary ACHD
Landscape License Agreement.
e. Note #11: Include the recorded instrument number of the existing ACHD Landscape
License Agreement
f. Note #12: Include the instrument number for the recorded development agreement.
g. Note #13: Include the instrument number for the recorded cut-fill easement.
h. Include a note that references the recorded cross-access/ingress-egress for all
commercial lots in accord with UDC 11-3A-3A.2 and preliminary plat condition
#1.1.3b.
5. The landscape plan prepared by The Land Group, Inc., dated 4/12/19 included in Exhibit
C, shall be revised as follows:
a. Construct a twenty-five foot (25’) wide street buffer along S. Eagle Rd. and E. Amity
Rd. in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C.
b. Construct a 20-foot wide landscape buffer along the east side of E. Montague St. per
the recorded development agreement in accord with UDC 11-3B-7C. Said landscape
buffer shall be owned and by maintained by the current property owner until the R-8
portion of the property subdivides and is included as a common lot to be owned and
maintained by a homeowner’s association.
6. 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.
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EXHIBIT A
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7. The applicant shall obtain a certificate of zoning compliance and administrative design
review prior to commencing construction on any of the buildable lots.
8. 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 of
the mailbox locations. Contact the Meridian Postmaster, Sue Prescott, at 887-1620 for more
information.
B. Public Works
Site Specific Conditions of Approval:
1. Applicant shall be required to complete the water main connection to Eagle Road with
this development, to provide a redundant connection.
2. Applicant shall verify when the water main connection will be completed to Amity Road.
3. Add City of Meridian standard streetlights notes founds at:
https://meridiancity.org/land/files/STANDARD%20NOTES%20-
%20Street%20Lights%20AP%203-29-18%20LDWEB.pdf
4. Move lights 52555c to the north mid-block between E. Mount Etna Dr. and E. Taormina
Dr.
5. Add additional streetlight between E. Taormina Dr. and E. Amity Road on S. Montague
Way.
6. If ACHD does not install streetlights on E. Amity Road and S. Eagle road this
development will be responsible for the installation with the building permit.
General Conditions of Approval:
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
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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 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.
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EXHIBIT A
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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 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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Exhibit B
July 25, 2019
Kevin Holmes, Associate City Planner
City of Meridian – Development Services
33. E. Broadway Ave., Suite 102
Meridian, Idaho 83642
RE: H-2019-0067 Firenze Plaza Subdivision | NWC Amity & Eagle
Final Plat | PN 116015
Dear Kevin,
Upon review of the staff report H-2019-0067 for the Final Plat hearing on Firenze Plaza we agree to all
conditions set forth in the staff report and have no objections. Revisions to the construction drawings
and Final Plat drawings are underway to reflect those changes delineated in the conditions of approval.
Sincerely,
Roger Collins, Sr. Planner
The Land Group, Inc.
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