Summerwood H-2019-0093
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR (SUMMERWOOD ESTATES – FILE # H-2019-0093)
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BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
HEARING DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2019
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT
CONSISTING OF 26 BUILDING
LOTS AND 5 COMMON LOTS ON
9.93 ACRES IN THE R-4 ZONING
DISTRICT FOR SUMMERWOOD
ESTATES SUBDIVISION.
BY: BRIDGETOWER
INVESTMENST, INC.
APPLICANT
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CASE NO. H-2019-0093
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
This matter coming before the City Council on October 15, 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 SUMMERWOOD ESTATES
SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE SE ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 27,
TOWNSHIP 4N., RANGE 1W., CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY,
IDAHO, 2019, HANDWRITTEN DATE: 08/29/19, by TRAVIS P. FOSTER,
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FOR (SUMMERWOOD ESTATES – FILE # H-2019-0093)
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PLS, SHEET 1 OF 3,” 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 October 15, 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 (28) 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
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EXHIBIT A
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HEARING
DATE:
10/15/2019
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Kevin Holmes, Associate Planner
Bruce Freckleton, Development
Services Manager
SUBJECT: H-2019-0093
Summerwood Estates Subdivision
LOCATION: 4202 & 4052 W. Daphne St., in the SE ¼
of the SW ¼ of Section 27, Township
4N., Range 1W.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Applicant proposes a Final Plat consisting of 26 building lots and 5 common lots on 9.93 acres of
land in the R-4 zoning district.
II. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant/Representative:
WHPacific, Inc. – 2141 W. Airport Way, Ste. 104, Boise, ID 83705
B. Owner:
Bridgetower Investments, Inc. – 398 E. Copper Ridge St., Meridian, ID, 83646
III. STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff has reviewed the proposed final plat for substantial compliance with the approved preliminary
plat (H-2017-0083 –Summerwood Estates Subdivision) in accord with the requirements listed in
UDC 11-6B-3C.2. Because the number of buildable lots and common area is the same as shown on
the approved preliminary plat, staff deems the final plat in substantial compliance with the approved
preliminary plat.
IV. DECISION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed final plat within the conditions noted in Section VI of
this report.
STAFF REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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V. EXHIBITS
A. Preliminary Plat (dated: 5/31/2017)
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B. Final Plat (dated: 08/29/2019)
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C. Landscape Plan (dated: 08/16/2019)
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D. Exhibit of Intersection of N. Joy St. and W. Daphne St.
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VI. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. Planning Division
Site Specific Conditions:
1. Applicant shall comply with all previous conditions of approval associated with this development
(AZ-06-022; PP H-2017-0083; H-2019-0001; DA instrument number 2019-055407).
2. The applicant shall obtain the City Engineer’s signature on the subject final plat within two years
of the City Council’s approval of the last phase of the preliminary plat (by August 1, 2021), 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 WHPacific stamped on 08/29/2019 by Travis P. Foster, included in
Section V.B shall be revised as follows:
a. Include the ACHD License Agreement Instrument Number on Note #11.
b. Include the Instrument Number on Note #8.
5. The landscape plan prepared by South Beck & Baird, dated 08/16/2019, included in Section V.C,
shall be revised as follows:
a. Lot 1, Block 3 shall be revised to match the lot configuration shown on the final plat.
b. Lot 8, Block 1 shall be revised to match the lot configuration shown on the final plat.
c. The six-foot solid white fencing along the north side of W. Daphne St. shall placed on the
interior edge of the common lot (Lot 1, Block 3) in accord with UDC 11-3B-7C.2c.
d. The common lot (Lot 1, Block 3) and ACHD ROW on the north side of W. Daphne St. shall
be landscaped in accord with the standards of UDC 11-3B-7 and depicted on the plan.
Provide one full size copy of the revised landscape plan and an electronic copy prior to City
Engineer’s signature on the final plat.
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.
7. 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.
B. Public Works
Site Specific Conditions:
1. One additional streetlight is required on W. Daphne street at the SE corner of the site. Re-title the
streetlight plan, currently titled “Irrigation Plan”.
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
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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 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
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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 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,
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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:Kevin Holmes; Meridian City Clerk; Bill Nary; Andrea Pogue
Cc:Bill Parsons
Subject:RE: Staff Report - Summerwood Estates FP (H-2019-0093) CC Mtg 10/15
Date:Wednesday, October 09, 2019 3:17:13 PM
Kevin, we agree with the staff report as written and request that this project remain on the consent
agenda for the 10/15/19 city council hearing.
Matt Munger, PE* | Director, Development Services
WHPacific, Inc. - an NV5 company | 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: Kevin Holmes <kholmes@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 8:35 AM
To: Matt Munger <MMunger@whpacific.com>; Meridian City Clerk
<MeridianCityClerk@meridiancity.org>; Bill Nary <bnary@meridiancity.org>; Andrea Pogue
<apogue@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Bill Parsons <bparsons@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Staff Report - Summerwood Estates FP (H-2019-0093) CC Mtg 10/15
Attached is the staff report for the proposed final plat for Summerwood Estates H-2019-
0093. This item is scheduled to be on the Council agenda on 10/15/2019. The public
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 - Please submit a written response to the staff report to the City Clerk’s office
(meridiancityclerk@meridiancity.org) and myself (e-mail) 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 by Thursday at 3:00 pm, 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.
If you do not respond to the staff report by Thursday, or if you have concerns with the
conditions of approval, your project will be placed on the regular agenda.
Thank you,
Kevin Holmes | Associate City Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development Dept.
33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-489-0573 | kholmes@meridiancity.org
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