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HEARING 2/6/2020 Legend
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Bruce Freckleton,Development
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SUBJECT: H-2019-0140
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Quality Inn& Suites R-8 R-S
LOCATION: 1575 S. Meridian Rd. (SE '/4 of Section
13,T.3N.,R.1 W.; Parcel#R7702510013;
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I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Conditional use permit(CUP)to reinstate the nonconforming status of the sign for Quality Inn and
Suites with changes to the sign that aren't consistent with the standards listed in UDC 11-3D-8A.14.
II. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
Quality Inn& Suites Meridian— 1575 S. Meridian Rd.,Meridian, ID 83642
B. Owner:
Meridian Hospitality Group— 1575 S. Meridian Rd.,Meridian,ID 83642
C. Representative:
Robert Reeder,Lytle Signs—PO Box 305,Twin Falls,ID 83303
11I. NOTICING
Planning& Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Notification published in
newspaper
1/17/2020
Notification mailed to property
owners within 300 feet 1/14/2020
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Applicant posted public hearing
notice on site 1/23/2020
Nextdoor posting 1/14/2020
IV. STAFF ANALYSIS
A. Future Land Use Map Designation(ht(gs://www.meridiancity.org/compplan)
Commercial
B. Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
The existing sign is 58'4"with a 569 square foot(s.f.)cabinet and has no landscaping at the base
of the sign.
C. Proposed Use Analysis:
The Applicant proposes to install a new sign cabinet on the existing sign structure that is 244 s.f.
with a height of 50' with no changes(i.e. landscaping)to the area at the base of the sign due to
the extensive work it would require to the existing area and parking lot. The reason for the change
is for re-branding purposes of the business.
The proposed sign exceeds the maximum 40' tall height and 150 square foot background area and
is not set within a landscaped area having at least the same square footage as the background area
of the sign as currently required by the UDC(I 1-3D-8A.14).No landscaping exists at the base of
the sign.
Because the existing sign does not now conform to the dimensional standards listed in UDC 11-
3D-8A.14 for business identification signs,it is considered a nonconforming sign per UDC 1I-
lA-1. A CUP is required for a nonconforming sign to reinstate the nonconforming status of the
sign if changes are made to the sign that aren't consistent with current standards as set forth in
UDC 11-1B-6C.3.No changes have been made to the sign;the Applicant is requesting approval
of the proposed changes. If this request is not approved,the Applicant would still be allowed to
change the copy area and/or re-paint the existing sign provided that the sign or sign structure is
not altered in any way, as set forth in UDC 11-3D-2D.
Although the proposed sign is not consistent with current UDC standards,it does lessen the
existing nonconformity of the sign by reducing the background area of the existing sign by more
than half and the height of the sign by 8'4". For this reason, Staff is amenable to the
Applicant's request; however,recommends as a condition of approval that the design of the
sign include decorative elements that are more aesthetically pleasing than just a rectangular
cabinet. Staff recommends the Applicant work with Staff on a more appealing design for
the sign.
V. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed CUP with the condition in Section VII per the
Findings in Section VIII.
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VI. EXHIBITS
A. Site Plan(date: 9/23/2019)
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VII. CONDITIONS
A. Planning Division
1. The design of the sign depicted in Section VLA is not approved. The sign cabinet and/or
structure shall include decorative elements that are more aesthetically pleasing than just a
rectangular cabinet. The Applicant shall work with Staff on a more appealing design for the
sign.
VIII. FINDINGS
Conditional Use(UDC 11-5B-6)
Findings: The commission shall base its determination on the conditional use permit request upon the
following:
1. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the dimensional and
development regulations in the district in which the use is located.
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Staff finds the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed changes to the free-standing
business sign although as a nonconforming sign, it doesn't meet the dimensional standards in
UDC 11-3D-8A.14.
2. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian comprehensive plan and in accord
with the requirements of this title.
Stafffinds the proposed sign will be harmonious with the Comprehensive Plan and in accord with
the nonconforming sign standards if the proposed conditional use permit is approved.
3. That the design,construction, operation and maintenance will be compatible with other uses in
the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and
that such use will not adversely change the essential character of the same area.
Staff ,finds the proposed design and construction of the sign will be generally compatible with
others in the general area and that such sign will not adversely change the character of the area.
4. That the proposed use,if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed,will not
adversely affect other property in the vicinity.
Staff ,finds the proposed sign will not adversely affect other properties in the vicinity.
5. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as
highways, streets, schools,parks,police and fire protection, drainage structures,refuse disposal,
water, and sewer.
Stafffinds this finding is not applicable as the proposed sign/use is not served by public facilities
and services.
6. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional costs for public facilities and services
and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
Stafffinds the proposed sign will not create additional costs for public facilities or services and
will not be detrimental to the community.
7. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes,materials, equipment and
conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons,property or the general welfare by
reason of excessive production of traffic,noise, smoke, fumes,glare or odors.
Staff ,finds the proposed sign will not have a detrimental effect on any persons,property or the
general welfare by any of the means listed.
8. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction,loss or damage of a natural, scenic or
historic feature considered to be of major importance. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
Staff ,finds the proposed changes to the existing sign will not affect any historic features.
9. Additional findings for the alteration or extension of a nonconforming use:
a. That the proposed nonconforming use does not encourage or set a precedent for additional
nonconforming uses within the area; and,
Stafffinds the proposed changes to the existing nonconforming sign will actually reduce the
nonconformity of the sign and will not set a precedent as noted.
b. That the proposed nonconforming use is developed to a similar or greater level of conformity
with the development standards as set forth in this title as compared to the level of
development of the surrounding properties.
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Staff finds the proposed nonconforming sign will be similar to others in the area and will be
at a greater level of conformity that currently exists.
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