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CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE
REPORT
DATE:
February 3, 2020
TO:
Gregg P. Olsen, Over & Under, Inc.
FROM:
Stacy Hersh, Current Assistant Planner
SUBJECT:
Fed Ex Freight Terminal Facility - DES, CZC (A-2019-0343)
Adler AB Owner V , LLC
OWNER:
DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, Gregg P. Olsen, requests Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC),
Administrative Design Review (DES), and Alternative Compliance (ALT) approval to construct
a 120,000 square foot Fed Ex Freight Terminal Facility with public and private parking lots set
back from W. Franklin Road on 14.81 acres of land in the I-L zoning district.
The site is located at 2770 W. Franklin Road.
ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE REQUEST
The applicant is requesting alternative compliance to the standards set forth in UDC 11-3A-19
(Site and Structure Design Standards) and UDC 11-3B-8C (Landscape Requirements) that
requires a 5-foot pedestrian connection from W. Franklin Road along the driveway to the north
and one tree per 35 linear feet and shrubs, lawn, or other vegetative ground cover within the
parking lot/drive aisle perimeter landscape buffer along the east side of the property.
1. The applicant would like to deviate from installing the required pedestrian sidewalk
connection from Franklin Road along the drive aisle to the north of the FedEx property.
The applicant is requesting this exemption for three reasons:
The access off Franklin Road for this site is currently being used as a temporary
full access driveway. Because the access is temporary, the applicant is asking to
defer from constructing the required 5-foot pedestrian sidewalk along the drive
aisle to the north of the property until the front portion of the property develops.
The applicant is constructing the east/west collector street in accord with ACHD
master street map.
At the time that S.Wayfinder Ave. is extended from the south and connects to
proposed collector street, the temporary full access road to Franklin is to close.
The site plan submitted depicts the ACHD collector road sections to be installed
as well as the detached sidewalks on both sides of the street that will connect to
the intersection of Wayfinder and Franklin Road in the future.
2. Due to the easements (gravity irrigation, pressurized irrigation, gas utility line, and
proposed sewer line) that encompass the full width of the buffer along the eastern
boundary, Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District (NMID), City of Meridian, and the Gas
Utility Company do not allow trees within their easements. The applicant is proposing
the following:
On the east property line in lieu of the thirty-five (35) required trees, fescue
grass is to be planted.
On the west property line, an additional twelve trees varying in species are to be
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planted in the landscape buffer along with fescue grass.
An additional three (3) trees as well as 223 various shrubs, perennials, and
ornamental grasses are to be planted in/around the public parking lot south of
the building.
After reviewing the applicant’s request, staff finds the proposal meets the intent of the Unified
Development Code. Therefore, the proposed site design is approved.
FINDINGS FOR ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE REQUEST TO UDC 11-3B-7C AND UDC-3B-8C:
In order to grant approval for alternative compliance, the director shall determine the
following findings:
1. Strict adherence or application of the requirements is not feasible; OR
Strict adherence to the UDC requirement for a pedestrian connection from W. Franklin
Road along the temporary full access entry driveway (to the north) is feasible but not
desirable for the applicant due to the eventual closure of the temporary access to
Franklin Road once S. Wayfinder Ave. is extended from Franklin Road to the south.
Strict adherence to the UDC requirement for trees to be planted in the required
landscape buffers is not feasible due to the existence of Nampa & Meridian Irrigation
District (NMID), the City of Meridian, and the Gas Utility Company easements that
encompass the full width of the south and west landscape buffers; trees and bushes are
explicitly prohibited within these easements.
2. The alternative compliance provides an equal or superior means for meeting the
requirements; and
The Director finds the Applicant’s proposed alternative compliance provides an equal
means of compliance with this requirement.
3. The alternative means will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
impair the intended uses and character of the surrounding properties.
The Director finds that the proposed alternative will not be detrimental to the public
welfare or impair the intended use/character of the surrounding properties.
DECISION
The applicant's request for Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC), Design Review (DES),
and Alternative Compliance (ALT) are 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.
General Conditions of Approval
1. 100 Watt and 250 Watt, high-pressure sodium street lights shall be required on all public
roadways per the City of Meridian Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. All
street lights shall be installed at developer’s expense. Final design shall be submitted as
part of the development plan set for approval. Applicant shall also include the location
of any existing street lights in the development plan set. Street lighting is required at
intersections, corners, cul-de-sacs, and at a spacing that does not exceed that outlined in
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the Standards. The contractor’s work and materials shall conform to the ISPWC and the
City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC.
A street light plan will need to be included in the building’s permit application. Street light
plan requirements are listed in section 6-7 of the City's Design Standards. A copy of the
standards can be found at . https://meridiancity.org/land/Design%20Standards%20-
%20COM%20Adopted%20Final_5-19-16%20-%20CM.pdf.
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.
2. Upon development of the future north/south ACHD collector road to the east of
west of the proposed development, the applicant shall close the existing access to
West Franklin Road as set forth in UDC 11-3A-3A.
3. The applicant shall construct all proposed storm water swales in accord with UDC 11-
3B-11.
Process Conditions of Approval
1. Per UDC 11-5B-5B2, the Director (at the applicant's request) approved alternative
compliance regarding the pedestrian sidewalk connection and the required landscape
buffers along the eastern property boundary, UDC 11-3A-19 and UDC 11-3B-8C.
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 plan prepared by J-U-B Engineers, Inc. on November 18, 2019, labeled 1 of 1,
is approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit B with the
following conditions:
Per UDC 11-3A-19.4 (Pedestrian Walkways), a continuous internal pedestrian
walkway that is a minimum of five feet (5') in width shall be provided from the
perimeter sidewalk to the main building entrance(s) for nonresidential uses. The
internal pedestrian walkway shall be distinguished from the vehicular driving surfaces
through the use of pavers, colored or scored concrete, or bricks (please see redline
comments on site plan). This condition shall be reflected in the in the plans submitted
for building permit.
6. The landscape plan prepared by Rodney Evans + Partners on October 22, 2019, labeled
L1.0, L1.1, L1.2, and L1.5, are approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as
shown in Exhibit C.
7. The elevations prepared by Castles Design Group on January 29, 2020, labeled G-03,
are approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit D.
8. The approved site plan, landscape plan and/or elevations may not be altered without
prior written approval of the City of Meridian Planning Division.
9. The applicant shall pay any applicable impact fees prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
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10. 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.
11. 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.
12. The City of Meridian requires that the owner enter into a Warranty Surety Agreement
and post a Warranty Surety in the amount of 20% of the total construction cost for all
completed public 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, and must be in place prior to Certificate of Occupancy. Applicant must file an
application for surety, which can be found on the Community Development Department
website. Please contact Land Development Services for more information at 208-887-
2211.
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.
4. The issuance of this CZC does not release the applicant from any previous requirements
of the other permits issued for the site (PBA A-2019-0360).
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. Per UDC 11-3A-12A, any outdoor mechanical equipment (including, but not
limited to, heaters and fans) shall not be located within fifty feet (50') of any
abutting Residential Districts. To reduce noise, permanently mounted mechanical
equipment shall be enclosed to the maximum extent possible.
8. Per UDC 11-3A-12B, outdoor utility meters, HVAC equipment and other service
equipment shall be incorporated into the design of the project and shall be
shielded/enclosed to the maximum extent possible.
9. 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.
10. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to meet the specific
use standards for a truck terminal as set forth in UDC 11-4-3-35.
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
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before February 18, 2020, 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.
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
February 3, 2021.
EXHIBITS
A: Vicinity Map
B: Site Plan (dated: November 18, 2019)
C: Landscape Plan (dated: November 18, 2019)
D: Elevations (dated: October 10, 2019)
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Exhibit A: Vicinity Map
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Exhibit B: Site Plan (dated: November 18, 2019)
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Exhibit C: Landscape Plan (dated: October 22, 2019)
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Exhibit D: Elevations (dated: October 10, 2019)