Gem Prep (Phase Two)- CZC, DES (A-2019-0244)Conditions Document 1 Gem Prep (Phase 2) - DES, CZC - A-2019-0244
CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE
REPORT
DATE:
September 13, 2019
TO:
Josh Femreite, Gem Prep, Meridian Inc.
FROM:
Kevin Holmes, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:
Gem Prep (Phase 2) - DES, CZC (A-2019-0244)
Building Hope
OWNER:
DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, Josh Femreite, requests Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) and Design
Review approval of a new single story building for Gem Prep: Meridian, a K-12 public charter
school currently located on four acres of land in the C-G zoning district.
The site is located at 2750 E. Gala Court.
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.
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. The partial vacation of the Meridian City Water easement on the north edge of the
building will be completed via the submitted Vacation Application H-2019-0100.
The vacation shall be completed prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The site and landscape plan prepared by Erstad Architects on August 20, 2019, 2019,
labeled “site plan/landscape plan”, is approved by the City of Meridian Planning
Division as shown in Exhibit B.
Conditions Document 2 Gem Prep (Phase 2) - DES, CZC - A-2019-0244
6. The elevations prepared by Erstad Architects on August 20, 2019, labeled “elevations”,
are approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit C.
7. The approved site/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.
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.
3. The project is subject to all current City of Meridian ordinances and previous conditions
of approval associated with this site (A-2017-0112; CZC-10-040; VAC-10-004; PBA-
10-004; FP-06-048; AZ-06-021; PP-06-019; development agreement inst. #
106141056).
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 educational institutions, as set forth in UDC 11-4-3-14.
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 August 27, 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.
Conditions Document 3 Gem Prep (Phase 2) - DES, CZC - A-2019-0244
EXPIRATION
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
September 13, 2020.
EXHIBITS
A: Vicinity Map
B: Site/Landscape Plan (dated: August 20, 2019, 2019)
C: Elevations (dated: August 20, 2019)
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Exhibit A: Vicinity Map
Conditions Document 5 Gem Prep (Phase 2) - DES, CZC - A-2019-0244
Exhibit B: Site/Landscape Plan (dated: August 20, 2019)
Conditions Document 6 Gem Prep (Phase 2) - DES, CZC - A-2019-0244
Exhibit C: Elevations (dated: August 20, 2019)