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CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE
REPORT
DATE:
March 25, 2020
TO:
Jacob Miller, Adler Industrial LLC
FROM:
Stacy Hersh, Current Assistant Planner
SUBJECT:
Al Meridian Business Center Bldg. #324 – CZC, DES (A-2020-0037)
Adler AB Owner V, LLC
OWNER:
DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, Jacob Miller, requests Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) and
Administrative Design Review (DES) approval to construct a new 30,000 square foot building
on 4.29 acres of land in the I-L zoning district.
The site is located at 88 N. Touchmark Way.
DECISION
The applicant's request for Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review 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.
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. All ground-level mechanical equipment must be screened to the height of the unit
as viewed from the property line; all rooftop mechanical equipment must be
screened as viewed from the farthest edge of the adjoining right-of-way.
Process Conditions of Approval
1. Prior to building permit submittal, a property boundary adjustment between 88 N.
Touchmark Way and 55 N. Truckee Avenue shall be submitted to the Planning
Department in accord with UDC 11-6B-8. The property boundary adjustment
shall be recorded 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
improveme nts 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.
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5. The site plan prepared by Adler Industrial on November 5, 2019, labeled A-1.0, A1.1,
A1.2, and A1.3, are approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in
Exhibit B with the following changes(s):
The pedestrian walkway from the perimeter sidewalk to the building shall be 5-feet in
width per UDC 11-3A-19.4.
6. The landscape plan prepared by South Beck & Baird on February 4, 2020, labeled L1.0,
and L1.1 are approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit C
with the following change(s):
The pedestrian walkway from the perimeter sidewalk to the building shall be 5-feet in
width per UDC 11-3A-19.4.
7. The elevations prepared by Adler Industrial on November 5, 2019, labeled A-3.0, A-3.1,
A-3.2, A-3.3, and colored renderings are approved by the City of Meridian Planning
Division as shown in Exhibit D with the following notations:
The applicant requests a design standard exception to the following Goals contained
in the Architectural Standards Manual:
Goal 3.1A “Incorporate at least one type of the following modulations in the façade
plane, including but not limited to projections, recesses, and step backs that articulate
wall planes and break up building mass. Examples include but are not limited to
columns with trim or accent materials, change in finished material depths, building
overhangs, and inset features and materials such as false windows or fenestration with
architectural accents.” The applicant references ASM 2.3A, the south elevation of the
building features articulation in the form of façade changes every 50-feet along with
variations in height and modulation. The building includes canopies and fenestration
patterns as well as varied accent colors in a Tex -cote finish over a light textured base
to enhance the overall look that helps reduce the scale and provides a visual interest.
The only exception is on the north side of the building where the truck dock facilities
are located. There is no articulation on this side of the building to accommodate the
functional use and layout of the loading docks.
Staff finds that the building elevations create a visual interest with the
articulation/modulation to the building facade, glass storefronts varying in height
along with the canopies. The additional landscaping planters next to the building
provide a nice pedestrian element. The truck docks on the north side of the
building façade face a shared drive aisle that is internal to the site behind another
building. The overall building elevations provide a pleasing design that justifies
an exemption from the A rchitectural Standards Manual.
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.
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
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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 (Ordinance #686; MI-04-007; PP-06-055; RZ-09-
005, DA #2014-068084; CPA-09-007; TE-09-0005; FP-09-008; TE-10-019; TEC-12-
001; TEC-14-003; Resolution #10-723, #110043922).
4. The issuance of this approval 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 ongo ing 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.
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 April 9, 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
March 25, 2021.
EXHIBITS
A: Vicinity Map
B: Site Plan (dated: November 5, 2019)
C: Landscape Plan (dated: February 4, 2020)
D: Elevations (dated: November 5, 2019)
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Exhibit A: Vicinity Map
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Exhibit B: Site Plan (dated: November 5, 2019)
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Exhibit C: Landscape Plan (dated: February 4, 2020)
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Exhibit D: Elevations (dated: November 5, 2019)
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