Quality Inn and Suites (H-2019-0140 CUP CITY OF MERIDIAN V IDIAN;_--
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND ! DAHO
DECISION& ORDER
In the Matter of the Request for Conditional Use Permit to Re-Instate the Non-Conforming Status
of the Sign with Changes to the Sign that aren't Consistent with the Standards Listed in UDC 11-
3D-8A.14,Located at 1575 S.Meridian Rd.in the C-G Zoning District,by Quality Inn and Suites
Meridian.
Case No(s).H-2019-0140
For the Planning& Zoning Commission Hearing Date of. February 6,2020 (Findings on February
20,2020)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of February 6,2020,incorporated by
reference)
2. Process Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of February 6, 2020, incorporated by
reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of February 6,
2020, incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code(see attached Staff Report for the hearing
date of February 6,2020,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 Planning&Zoning Commission 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 Chairman of the Commission and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk
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upon the applicant,the Planning Department,the Public Works Department and any affected
party requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the conditions of approval in the attached staff report for the
hearing date of February 6,2020, 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 Planning & Zoning Commission'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 conditional use permit is hereby approved in accord with the
conditions of approval in the staff report for the hearing date of February 6, 2020, attached as
Exhibit A.
D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits
Notice of Two(2)Year Conditional Use Permit Duration
Please take notice that the conditional use permit,when granted, shall be valid for a maximum
period of two(2)years unless otherwise approved by the City in accord with UDC 11-513-617.1.
During this time,the applicant shall commence the use as permitted in accord with the
conditions of approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval, and
acquire building permits and commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or
in the ground. For conditional use permits that also require platting,the final plat must be
signed by the City Engineer within this two(2)year period in accord with UDC 11-513-6F.2.
Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord
with 11-5B-6.F.1,the Director may authorize a single extension of the time to commence the
use not to exceed one(1)two (2)year period.Additional time extensions up to two (2)years as
determined and approved by the Commission may be granted. With all extensions,the Director
or Commission may require the conditional use comply with the current provisions of Meridian
City Code Title 11.
E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
1. The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, a denial of a conditional
use permit 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 February 6,2020
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By action of the Planning&Zoning Commission at its regular meeting held on the 20th day of
February ,2020.
COMMISSIONER RYAN FITZGERALD, CHAIRMAN VOTED
COMMISSIONER LISA HOLLAND,VICE CHAIRMAN VOTED AYE
COMMISSIONER RHONDA MCCARVEL VOTED
COMMISSIONER ANDREW SEAL VOTED
COMMISSIONER PATRICIA PITZER VOTED AYE
COMMISSIONER WILLIAM CASSINELLI VOTED AYE
COMMISSIONER NICK GROVE VOTED AYE
Ryan Fitzgerald, Chairman
By Lisa Holland, Vice Chair
Attest:
Chris Johnson, City Clerk
By Adrienne Weatherly, Deputy City Clerk
Copy served upon the Applicant,the Planning and Development Services divisions of the Community
Development Department,the Public Works Department and the City Attorney.
By: Dated: 2-20-2020
City Clerk's Office
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EXHIBIT A
STAFF REPORTC�WE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT f D A H 0
HEARING 2/6/2020 Uegend
DATE: ff
TO: Planning&Zoning Commission
FROM: Sonya Allen,Associate Planner II RUT
208-884-5533 -
Bruce Freckleton,Development
Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: H-2019-0140
Quality Inn& Suites R-8
LOCATION: 1575 S. Meridian Rd. (SE '/4 of Section
13,T.3N.,R.1 W.; Parcel#R7702510013;
#R7702520040; #R770251033) R.gR.8 RU � RU
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
III. 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.
B. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard this item on February 6,2020. At the Dublic
hearing.the Commission moved to approve the subject CUP request.
1. Summary of the Commission public hearing=:
a. In favor: Terry Brown, Lytle Sign Company: Thomas Mitchell,Quality Inn& Suites
b. In opposition:None
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C. Commenting: None
d. Written testimony: Cole Fischer, Persona Signs: Rachel Wehrle.Choice Hotels
e. Staff presenting application: Sonya Allen
f. Other Staff commenting on application: Bill Parsons
2. Key issue(s)of public testimony:
a. None
3. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission.
a. Preference for landscaping to be provided at the base of the sign-
b. Preference for a decorative element to be added to the sign as recommended by Staff.
4. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation:
a. The Commission approved the CUP with the caveat the Applicant work with Staff to
provide colors and landscaping that will add more contrast,as well as provide for a
more decorative design that will also comply with the franchise requirements (see
condition#A.1 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 VI.A 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.The Commission directed the Applicant to work with Staff to provide colors and
landscaping that will add more contrast, as well as provide for a more decorative design that
will also comply with the franchise requirements.
VIII. FINDINGS
Conditional Use(UDC 11-5B-6)
Findings: The commission shall base its determination on the conditional use permit request upon the
following:
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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.
The Commission 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.
The Commission finds 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.
The Commission 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.
The Commission 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.
The Commission finds 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.
The Commission finds 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.
The Commission 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)
The Commission 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,
The Commission finds the proposed changes to the existing nonconforming sign will actually
reduce the nonconformity of the sign and will not set a precedent as noted.
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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.
The Commission 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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