PZ - Resolution 20-01 Validating Conformity of the First Amendment to the Meridian Revitalization Plan RESOLUTION PZ-20-01
CITY OF MERIDIAN
BY THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FOR THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO,VALIDATING CONFORMITY OF THE
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MERIDIAN REVITALIZATION PLAN WITH THE
CITY OF MERIDIAN'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Meridian(the "City"), Idaho, also
known as Meridian Development Corporation, the duly constituted and authorized urban renewal
agency of the City of Meridian, Idaho (hereinafter"MDC") has submitted the proposed First
Amendment to the Meridian Revitalization Plan (the "First Amendment")to the City;
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Meridian City Council referred the First Amendment to the
City Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendations concerning the
conformity of said First Amendment with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended(the
"Comprehensive Plan"); and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2020, the City Planning and Zoning Commission met to
consider whether the First Amendment conforms with the Comprehensive Plan as required by
Idaho Code § 50-2008(b); and
WHEREAS, the City Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed said First
Amendment in view of the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that the First
Amendment is in all respects in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the First Amendment, submitted by MDC and referred to this
Commission by the Mayor and City Council for review, is in all respects in conformity with the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
Section 2. That Exhibits A.I and A.2 outlining the findings supporting the
determination that the First Amendment is in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan,
are hereby adopted and incorporated as part of this Resolution.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to provide the Mayor
and Meridian City Council with a signed copy of this Resolution relating to said Union District
Plan.
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION VALIDATING CONFORMITY OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE MERIDIAN REVITALIZATION PLAN WITH THE CITY OF MERIDIAN's COMPREHENSIVE PLAN-1 of 2
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this
16th day of April 2020.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Chair, Planning and Zoning Commission City Clerk
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION VALIDATING CONFORMITY OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE MERIDIAN REVITALIZATION PLAN WITH THE CITY OF MERIDIAN'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN-2 of 2
Mayor Robert E. Simison
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City Council Members:
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Treg Bernt Brad Hoaglun
Joe Borton Jessica Perreault
H a Luke Cavener Liz Strader
EXHIBIT A.1 TO RESOLUTION PZ-20-01
TO: Meridian Planning &Zoning Commission
DATE: April 9, 2020
FROM: Ted Baird, Deputy City Attorney
RE: First Amendment to the Meridian Revitalization Plan
The first of two Resolutions before you is to recommend an amendment to the existing Meridian
Revitalization Plan to de-annex certain land from that Plan so that it can be included in the
proposed Union District Plan.
As background, the 16 acres for the proposed Union District Plan are currently within the
boundaries of the Meridian Revitalization Plan(the "Downtown District Plan"), which
terminates on December 31, 2026. Idaho Code does not allow a parcel to be within the
boundaries of two urban renewal districts, therefore, the parcels currently in the Downtown
District Plan must be de-annexed pursuant to a plan amendment. The de-annexed area has the
same boundaries as the proposed Union District Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: As the First Amendment represents a de-annexation of lands within the
existing Downtown District Plan and does not add any land are to the Downtown District Plan or
change any land use in the Comprehensive Plan, the proposed First Amendment maintains
consistency with the Comprehensive Plan.
For additional information and findings,please refer to the April 8, 2020 Planning Division
Memorandum.
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Mayor Robert E. Simison
E IDIAN
:�- City Council Members:
Treg Bernt Brad Hoaglun
Joe Borton Jessica Perreault
H t Luke Cavener Liz Strader
EXHIBIT A.2 TO RESOLUTION PZ-20-01
April 9, 2020
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Robert Simison
Meridian City Council
Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission
CC: David Miles, Chief of Staff
Cameron Arial, Community Development Director
Victoria Cleary, Economic Development Administrator
Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
FROM: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Brian McClure, Comprehensive Associate Planner
RE: Urban Renewal Plan for the Union District Urban Renewal Project
This memo is intended to provide Comprehensive Plan related analysis for the proposed Urban
Renewal Plan for the Union District Urban Renewal Project(Union District Plan) in downtown
Meridian. Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak and associated quarantine, Staff is including
analysis within this memo that otherwise would be shared and explained during the meeting.
City Staff will be in virtual attendance at the April 16th Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
to give a brief report and summary and to answer any questions, but does not intend to get into
many details; this memo should be relied on heavily for Staff s analysis.
Application of the City's Comprehensive Plan(Plan)to the proposed Union District area(see
Attachment A) is very relevant. Every major theme (chapter) in the Plan ranging from economic
development and land use to historic preservation and transportation contain policies that are
directly applicable. Additionally,
the Comprehensive Plan adopts other documents by reference, for inclusion in consideration of
land use decisions and to direct staff activities. Many of the referenced documents are relevant
both in geographic area and to the described implementation strategies and goals in the Union
District Plan. The following analysis describes the associated text, policies, and referenced plans.
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Analysis
Plan Text
The implementation strategies and goals stated in the Union District Plan clearly describe
activities aimed at stimulating private development through the reduction of blight and the
construction or community improvements. Some of the listed activities include: design and
construction of infrastructure improvements; acquisition or support in rehabilitation of real
property; financial assistance for business; advanced funding for development; and public-
private partnership in the construction of a new Community Center. See pages 3-4 and 9-10 of
the plan for how the goals of the plan will be achieved.
The Evolving Community section (Chapter 3) of the City's Comprehensive Plan, defines future
land use typologies. The description for Old Town, the adopted future land use in and around the
project area, states:
This designation includes the historic downtown and the true community center. The
boundary of the Old Town district predominantly follows Meridian's historic plat
boundaries. In several areas, both sides of a street were incorporated into the boundary
to encourage similar uses and complimentary design of the facing houses and buildings.
Sample uses include offices, retail and lodging, theatres, restaurants, and service retail
for surrounding residents and visitors. A variety of residential uses are also envisioned
and could include reuse of existing buildings, new construction of multi family residential
over ground floor retail or office uses.
The City has developed specific architectural standards for Old Town and other
traditional neighborhood areas. Pedestrian amenities are emphasized in Old Town via
streetscape standards. Additional public and quasi public amenities and outdoor
gathering area are encouraged. Future planning in Old Town will be reviewed in
accordance with Destination Downtown, a visioning document for redevelopment in
Downtown Meridian. Please see Chapter 2 Premier Community for more information on
Destination Downtown. Sample zoning include O-T.
The Old Town future land use designation is the most diverse in the City's land use portfolio,
with the greatest combined range of residential and non-residential uses and no caps on density
or intensity of developed uses. Further, the City's complimentary zoning, also named Old Town
(O-T), has zero setbacks for structures, relaxed parking requirements, and reduced landscape
setbacks (aside from pedestrian streetscape infrastructure.)
Interestingly, the Union District Plan makes numerous references to the City's planning
documents dictating density and character elements,but it is Destination Downtown, developed
by the Meridian Development Corporation(MDC), that dictates general uses, building mass and
character, and intensity of developments. The City has adopted Destination Downtown by
reference, and supports MDC's plan by adopting an eclectic and flexible future land use and
zoning designation. With Destination Downtown nearing a decade of use however, existing
conditions varying in several significant areas, many new stakeholders and community groups,
and with the downtown urban renewal district expiring in the upcoming years, it is likely the
plan is nearing the end of its relevancy.
Plan Policies
The following text relates to the policies found throughout the major themes in the
Comprehensive Plan(Chapters 2 through 6). Not all policies must be addressed or apply to the
Union District Plan, but staff has tried to include all downtown related policies below. Additional
context for these policies can be found in the Related Policies section(see Attachment B), which
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includes parent Goals and Objectives, for the referenced policies. Note: the first number of a
policy references the Chapter in which the policy can be found.
• 2.02.01E, Encourage the development of high quality, dense residential and mixed use areas
near in and around Downtown, near employment, large shopping centers,public open spaces
and parks, and along major transportation corridors, as shown on the Future Land Use Map.
A new urban renewal district focused on infrastructure (parking, utilities, etc.)would provide
the tools necessary to support and encourage redevelopment in an area of town that suffers
from significant blight.
• 2.02.02B, Consider incentives such as density bonuses, reduced open space requirements,
and reduced fees for infill development in key areas near existing services.
A new urban renewal district could provide for incentives such as infrastructure and
infrastructure reimbursement through tax increment financing (TIF).
• 2.02.02C, Support infill development that does not negatively impact the abutting, existing
development. Infill projects in Downtown should develop at higher densities, irrespective of
existing development.
The Union District Plan does not address how transitions between existing and proposed
redevelopment may take place, but could do so transparently as part of negotiations for
partnerships with the Urban Renewal District, and through public hearing and
administrative approvals with the City. Staff will review future projects for consistency with
this policy. The Union District Plan addresses density increases throughout the document.
• 2.02.02D, Apply appropriate design and construction standards to infill development in order
to reduce adverse impacts to existing development.
The Union District Plan makes specific references to establishing performance criteria and
design standards in goal `i'(page 4), and duplicated under implementation letter `w' (page
11). They state:
In conjunction with the City, the establishment and implementation of performance
criteria to assure high site design standards and environmental quality and other
design elements which provide unity and integrity to the entire Project Area,
including commitment of funds for planning studies, achieving high standards of
development, and leveraging such development to achieve public objectives and
efficient use of scarce resources.
This is critical work to be done proactively, as the City does not have any site or building
design standards specific to Downtown (just general traditional neighborhood design), or for
policies related to historic preservation and enhancements. NOTE:Development of design
standards downtown has not been preliminarily identified as a high priority project for the
City.
• 2.09.01 B, Establish incentives to develop gathering spaces and civic facilities within
Downtown.
A new urban renewal district could provide for incentives such as gathering spaces and civic
facilities, which could be reimbursed through tax increment financing(TIF). Part of the
Union District Plan specifically references a public private partnership, including the City,
for the construction of a community center.
• 2.09.01 C, Work towards mitigating and removing floodplain issues around Downtown.
There is no floodplain in this area of Downtown.
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• 2.09.02A, Actively implement action items in the Destination Downtown Plan.
Destination Downtown was created by the Meridian Development Corporation for the
downtown Urban Renewal District, and adopted by the City. This plan was extremely broad
in land use diversity, area, and scope. The project area for the Union District Plan is
included within the Destination Downtown area, but previous efforts failed to eliminate
blight that this new district seeks to address. With the existing downtown urban renewal set
to expire in the coming years, this new district is an opportunity for more renewed and
focused efforts, both geographically and in implementation activities.
• 2.O9.02B, Pursue grants and public-private partnerships to enhance Downtown.
A new urban renewal district could both provide grants and make more competitive
applications for grants, by utilizing a dedicated funding source such as tax increment
financing(TIF).
• 2.09.02C, Develop programs with local partners to expand art, cultural, and educational
facilities in Downtown.
There are several references to these activities and facilities throughout the Union District
Plan. Art may be done both as public private partnership, or independent of development,
and educational facilities are described in several areas including implementation strategies
(letter `o). It should be noted that the Union District Plan describes the Urban Renewal
District's ability to make decisions related to public art independent of the Meridian Arts
Commission, which to date has focused a great deal of time, money, and energy in
downtown. Staff recommends caution with multiple independent entities exercising self
determination of overlapping activities.
• 2.09.02D, Develop and support regular cultural activities and events Downtown, in
partnership with the Downtown Business Association and other organizations.
Supporting events is not described within the Union District Plan directly, but supporting the
development of locations for these to occur is addressed.
• 2.09.02F, Support a compatible mix of land uses Downtown that activate the area during day
and night.
Supporting specific uses at discrete times of the day is not described within the Union
District Plan directly, but supporting the development of mixed-use locations,facilities, and
supporting infrastructure (e.g. —parking) is discussed.
• 2.09.02G, Implement the City of Meridian Design Standards and City of Meridian
Architectural Standards Manual to ensure that Downtown remains the historic center for
mixed-use tourism, business, retail, residential, and governmental activities.
The City has land use authority over the project area and implementation of design and
architectural standards must be met. However, these standards, while allowing for these
types of uses/attractions, does not necessarily cater to or encourage them. Additional work is
necessary if downtown specific and historical context is desired. The Union District Plan
speaks to this work under goal `i'(page 4), and duplicated under implementation letter `w'
(page 11).
• 2.09.03B, Promote Ten Mile, Downtown, and The Village as centers of activity and growth.
The Union District Plan seeks to redevelop some of the most blighted property in the City, at
the heart and center of the Downtown area, and which is otherwise adjacent to some of the
most iconic and well used public spaces outside of traditional parks. By successfully
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redeveloping this highly visible blight, Downtown will be well placed to offer and promote a
dense concentration ofpublic spaces for activity use by many.
• 2.09.03E, Develop concept plans of potential destination activities and promote appropriate
development, infill, and redevelopment of activity centers.
The Union District Plan does not address this directly, but the intention of the Plan is to
support these types of activities through public private partnerships of community facilities.
• 3.03.01E, Encourage infill development.
The unstated purpose of the Union District Plan, through virtually all of the goals and
implementation strategies, is to encourage infill development through redevelopment of
blighted lands and development of community facilities through public private partnerships.
• 3.03.03G, Require urban infrastructure be provided for all new developments, including curb
and gutter, sidewalks, water and sewer utilities.
The City has land use authority over the project area and urban infrastructure will be
required with all redevelopment. Further, the Union District Plan calls out specific
implementation strategies including road, curb, gutter, streetscape, lighting, stormwater, and
others throughout the document(including financial analysis).
• 4.04.02A, Identify opportunities for new paths that connect residential neighborhoods and
community facilities, such as the library and city hall,parks, schools, athletic facilities,
swimming pools, historic districts, the Downtown, as well as other commercial and retail
activity centers in Meridian.
The City's Pathway Master Plan depicts several options through the project area, and will
be required as part of redevelopment of the site. The Union District Plan references
pathways both through goals and implementation items.
• 4.05.01E, Assess environmental impact of potential new development, infill, and
redevelopment.
The Union District Plan specifically addresses environmental assessment of brownfield sites,
and more generally towards environmental quality and creating standards to maintain
environmental quality in coordination with the City (goal letter `i). Outside of floodplain
impacts however, the City does not have much in the way of requirements or regulations to
this end.
• 5.02.01A, Maintain and implement design and building standards for historically significant
buildings and resources in Old Town.
There are no historically significant structures within the project area. The Union District
Plan emphasizes consideration for the historic character and quality of the area. Stronger
efforts by designers to this end are needed, or standards created, to protect and enhance the
general area prior to design and permit approval for structures in this area, if this policy
statement is a priority. It would be difficult to suggest that preliminary concepts for
structures on either the Civic Block or Union Pacific property compliment or lend aid to any
historic themes in the Old Town area. The bulk and mass of concept buildings could easily
overwhelm and minimize other historic structures in the area without further integration of
ideas and themes.
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• 6.01.01 C, Improve ingress and egress opportunities for all modes of transportation in
Downtown.
The Union District Plan references improvements to roads, sidewalks,pathways, and a
railroad crossing, as projects for implementation. Improvements to East 3rd Street
specifically would greatly enhance bicycle access into downtown, and provide more options
for local residents and stakeholders.
• 6.01.02D, Consider needed sidewalk, pathway, landscaping, and lighting improvements with
all land use decisions.
The City has land use authority over the project area and redevelopment will be required to
provide infrastructure. The Union District Plan also specifically references all of these
elements as projects for implementation.
• 6.01.02I, Pursue the extension of Idaho Ave. and/or Broadway Ave. to Commercial Dr. and
the extension of East 3rd St. from Fairview Ave. to Pine Ave. in Downtown.
While not directly referencing the extension of these streets,proposed implementation
(improvement)projects for both Broadway Ave and East 3rd Street would go a long way in
highlighting the value of these projects and encouraging their construction.
• 6.01.02L, Work with ACHD to implement projects from the 2012 Downtown Meridian
Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan.
While not directly referencing coordination with ACHD on implementation of the 2012
Neighborhood Plan, improvements to East 3rd Street are directly aligned and much needed
for north-south bicycle connectivity through Downtown. Neither Meridian Road nor Main
Street have dedicated bike facilities, and a safe multi-modal, north-south connection is
needed between existing pathway connection on Franklin near Storey Park, and on Pine near
Five Mile Creek.
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Referenced Plans
The following plans are adopted by reference in the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and
are relevant material to the proposed Union District Plan.
• Downtown Meridian Street Cross-section Master Plan
Every road within the project area is included within the Downtown Meridian Street Cross-
section Master Plan. Adopted in 2014, this document includes cross-section concepts
intended to work with minimal impact to available impact, while also serving multiple
modes. Vibrant streetscape activity is especially important in the Old Town area, and
including the Union District Project area. Connectivity both east-west and north-south
through the downtown area is very important.
It is particularly important that East 3rd Street incorporate a pathway element to support
connectivity of the City's Pathway Master Plan through downtown, connecting Storey Park
to Fairview Avenue. Traffic speeds on Meridian Road are unfriendly to pedestrian, and
neither Meridian Road nor Main Street provide safe bicycle connectivity north-south, and
there is no other railroad crossing within the downtown area besides East 3Yd Street.
• Historic Preservation Plan
The Historic Preservation Commission and City adopted this plan in 2014. With less than
2.2% of Meridian's housing stock being older than 1960's construction (2017 Existing
Conditions Report), and almost all of it consolidated in the Downtown area, there is very
limited opportunity for historic preservation outside of agricultural themes in the larger
community. Several goals from this plan are relevant to the Union District Plan, including:
o Goal I Preserve and enhance Meridian's historical, cultural and agricultural
heritage.
o Goal 3 Heighten public awareness of historic preservation in the community and
improve preservation education efforts for various audiences.
o Goal 4 Maintain and strengthen support for historic preservation from individuals,
commercial property owners, local organizations and neighborhood groups.
These goals for the Commission (and City) are not just about preserving, but also enhancing
and generating awareness of Meridian's history. Additional objectives for these goals are
described within the plan.
• Meridian Rail-With-Trail Action Plan
A portion of the project area includes Union Pacific right-of-way that is apart of the Boise
cut-off. The Meridian Rail-With-Trail Action Plan identified an opportunity for a Treasure
Valley-wide multi-use pathway. This Action Plan has since been supplemented with
numerous planning efforts looking at more detailed cross-sections, street crossings, and
alternatives. Meridian is actively working to construct certain portions, and part of this
network must be constructed within the project area, either along the rail corridor right-of-
way or integrated through site planning.
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• Meridian Parks and Recreation Master Plan
One of the projects described in the proposed Union District Plan is the development of a
community center as part of the Civic Block project. Objective 4.3 of the Meridian Parks and
Recreation Master Plan identifies expanded indoor recreation space as a priority for the
community. Pathways are another significant element of this plan, and further emphasizes
the demand for connectivity improvements to and through downtown, and the project area.
• Meridian Pathways Master Plan
The Pathways Master Plan identifies north-south (East 3rd Street) and east-west
(Broadway/Rail with Trail)pathway connections through the project site. This plan works in
concert with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Meridian Rail-With-Trail Action Plan,
and through many of the policies in the Comprehensive Plan.
• Downtown Meridian Transportation Management Plan
This plan has resulted in significant roadway expansions within Meridian, including the split
corridor phase I and phase 2 improvements. Two of the last projects left in the Downtown
Meridian Transportation Management Plan are the East 3rd Street connection north of
Carlton Ave and south of Badley Ave, and the extension of either Broadway Ave or Idaho
Ave east to Commercial Ave (and ultimately to Locust Grove). These projects/connections
are essential in supporting the densities necessary for the larger downtown area to be a
thriving center of activity. The Union District Plan could benefit both of these streets in close
proximity to the areas set for expansion.
• Downtown Meridian Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan
Developed by ACHD, this plan identified a number of community drive projects to enhance
the pedestrian and bicycle connectivity in the area. ACHD has been diligent in programming
and constructing these projects, and one of the last significant components is identified
sidewalk improvements on East 3rd Street. There are sidewalk gaps in the project area and
the rail crossing is unsafe and outright impassable for some with mobility disabilities. One of
the projects in the Union District Plan would include street improvements to East 3rd Street
near Broadway, and including the rail crossing.
All of these plans are available on the City's Comprehensive Plan website at:
hops://meridiancity.ora/plannin /e compplan/resources.
Recommendation
Based on the analysis provided in this memo, Staff believes establishing an Urban Renewal
District Plan for the Union Block project to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and in
the best interest of the City. Accordingly, Staff recommends that the Commission move to
approve the two related Resolutions on the meeting agenda as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FOR THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,IDAHO,VALIDATING CONFORMITY OF THE
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MERIDIAN REVITALIZATION PLAN WITH THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN,IDAHO,VALIDATING CONFORMITY OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE
UNION DISTRICT URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT WITH THE CITY OF MERIDIAN'S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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Attachment B: Related Policies
The policies below are from the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan. For policy type: G=Goal; O=Objective,
and A=Action. Goals and Objectives are shown with referenced actions for additional context,along with a
referenced section.
ID Policy Policy Section
Type
G Plan for safe,attractive,and well-maintained neighborhoods that have Housing
El ample open space,and generous amenities that provide varied lifestyle
choices.
2.02.01 O Elevate and enhance the quality and connectivity of residential site and Housing
subdivision planning.
2.02.01E A Encourage the development of high quality,dense residential and mixed use Housing
areas near in and around Downtown,near employment large shopping
centers,public open spaces and parks,and along major transportation
corridors,as shown on the Future Land Use Map.
2.02.02 0 Maximize public services by prioritizing infill development of vacant and Housing
underdeveloped parcels within the City over parcels on the fringe.
2.02.02B A Consider incentives such as density bonuses,reduced open space Housing
requirements,and reduced fees for infill development in key areas near
existing services.
2.02.02C A Support infill development that does not negatively impact the abutting, Housing
existing development. Infill projects in Downtown should develop at higher
densities,irrespective of existing development.
2.02.02D A Apply appropriate design and construction standards to infill development in Housing
order to reduce adverse impacts to existing development.
2.09.00 G Create positive,vibrant,and accessible commercial activity centers within Economic
the community. Excellence
2.09.01 O Support redevelopment and infill opportunities Downtown. Economic
Excellence
2.09.01B A Establish incentives to develop gathering spaces and civic facilities within Economic
Downtown. Excellence
2.09.01C A Work towards mitigating and removing floodplain issues around Downtown. Economic
Excellence
2.09.02 O Integrate and maintain quality public spaces throughout Downtown for Economic
recreation,social,and civic activities. Excellence
2.09.02A A Actively implement action items in the Destination Downtown Plan. Economic
Excellence
2.09.02B A Pursue grants and public-private partnerships to enhance Downtown. Economic
Excellence
2.09.02C A Develop programs with local partners to expand art cultural,and Economic
educational facilities in Downtown. Excellence
2.09.02D A Develop and support regular cultural activities and events Downtown,in Economic
partnership with the Downtown Business Association and other Excellence
organizations.
2.09.02F A Support a compatible mix of land uses Downtown that activate the area Economic
during day and night. Excellence
2.09.02G A Implement the City of Meridian Design Standards and City of Meridian Economic
Architectural Standards Manual to ensure that Downtown remains the Excellence
historic center for mixed-use tourism,business,retail,residential,and
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governmental activities.
2.09.03 O Cultivate unique and diverse destination-type activities within Meridian's Economic
centers. Excellence
2.09.03E A Promote Ten Mile,Downtown,and The Village as centers of activity and Economic
growth. Excellence
2.09.03E A Develop concept plans of potential destination activities and promote Economic
appropriate development,infill,and redevelopment of activity centers. Excellence
3.03.00 G Direct and prioritize development in strategic areas and in accordance with Growth and
corridor and special area plans. Population
3.03.01 O Plan for an appropriate land use mix,recreational and civic facilities,and Growth and
phased service extension within specific area plans and urban renewal Population
districts.
3.03.01E A Encourage infill development. Growth and
Population
3.03.03G A Require urban infrastructure be provided for all new developments,including Growth and
curb and gutter,sidewalks, water and sewer utilities. Population
4.04.00 G Develop a connected,comfortable,and comprehensive network of multi- Parks and
purpose pathways. Pathways
4.04.02 0 Link pathways to important pedestrian generators,environmental features, Parks and
historic landmarks,public facilities,Town Centers,and business districts. Pathways
4.04.02A A Identify opportunities for new paths that connect residential neighborhoods Parks and
and community facilities,such as the library and city hall,parks,schools, Pathways
athletic facilities,swimming pools,historic districts,the Downtown,as well as
other commercial and retail activity centers in Meridian.
4.05.00 G Preserve,protect,enhance,and wisely use natural resources. Stewardship
4.05.01 0 Protect and enhance existing waterways,groundwater,wetlands,wildlife Stewardship
habitat,air,soils,and other natural resources.
4.05.01E A Assess environmental impact of potential new development,infill,and Stewardship
redevelopment.
5.02.00 G Celebrate Meridian's historical,cultural,and agricultural heritage. Historic
Preservation
5.02.01 0 Enhance and restore the historical quality of Old Town. Historic
Preservation
5.02.01A A Maintain and implement design and building standards for historically Historic
significant buildings and resources in Old Town. Preservation
6.01.00 G Facilitate the efficient movement of people and products to and from the Transportation
City. and Streets
6.01.01 0 Support multi-modal and complete-street transportation improvements. Transportation
and Streets
6.01.01C A Improve ingress and egress opportunities for all modes of transportation in Transportation
Downtown. and Streets
6.01.02 0 Enhance existing transportation systems. Transportation
and Streets
6.01.02D A Consider needed sidewalk,pathway,landscaping,and lighting improvements Transportation
with all land use decisions. and Streets
6.01.021 A Pursue the extension of Idaho Ave.and/or Broadway Ave. to Commercial Dr. Transportation
and the extension of East 3rd St.from Fairview Ave. to Pine Ave.in and Streets
Downtown.
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L-� Policy Section
6.01.02L A Work with ACHD to implement projects from the 2012 Downtown Meridian Transportation
Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan. and Streets
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Attachment C: Meridian Pathways Master Plan
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Attachment D: Downtown Meridian Street Cross-section Master Plan
Examples
Main Street
MAIN STREET:Ada Street to Carlton Avenue
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intended to be consistent thematic elements,and must reconfiguration.Future improvements will generally be
Ada Street to Colton Avenue be carried forward appropriately as consistent entryway located behind the back ofcurb,and occur eitherthrough
thematic elements for the length of the corridor private redevelopment and infill projects,orim provements
CONSIDERATIONS: Crvsa-section Width go Net(ROW) 804e0
DESCRIPTION OF ULTIMATE CONDITIONS: by MDC and ints to ainshoul berg ay5and orunnecessary
Main between Ada and Carhon is a tradkional downtown aaess points to Main should be restricted or removed Road Three Iaaea wah three la"ea wnh ae"rer
streetlined predominately with older buildings and some The only significant variation to the typical existing(2013) with redevelopment,particularly near alleyways r"erwr"a"e mr"lase
infill redevelopment.Restaurants and professional sendces streetcross-section is the potential forshortcenter median Parkmq Parallel/Angled(FOR Paralld(hth'ideal
a rethepredorninatetypes ofexisting uses,with some gov- islands.These islands are envisioned to occurwhere tmf- sides)
ernment services and a number of historic structures.The fic patterns will be minimally impacted,generally only Parking Cavanty' III U
street is critical for north-south vehicular and pedestrian restricting alleys from becoming through streets,and be walkway.(ace.sisal 6-feet detached. 6 feat detached,mk
connectivity,and is the primary arterial access for busi- built to provide additional aesthetic and thematic ben- varies
ness and residential uses between Fairview and Franklin. efits to the street environment.On-street parking should Buffer(ea.sisal Vanes 8-feet per sl enders,
generally be parallel where it occurs,with angled parking Pathway None None
INTENT: discouraged due to traffic and safety impacts,especially Bike appp" None Sharraws
The intent of this cross-section is to maintain and improve for bicycle users. ^h,ki"gimpacta sad Ntvre aalaea are eaumatea.seam indicate coded.
connectivity,and balance the needs of both automotive ao"dine..,a"d a acme fell compliaaaa wuh craaa aectie".Ormeways fire
and pedestrian uses.Detached walkways and landscape IMPLEMENTATION P ROC E55: hydrants.and vthercondllivns may alterFinal count.See Parkingsectivn
buffersarethetop priority,with on-street parkingelso Inmost cases the actual roadway for the Main Street cross- a"der So-aet Oeai,
being critical.Street trees,signage,pavers,and lighting are section is already built-out with little need for roadway
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East 2nd Street
EAST 2ND STREET: Broadway Avenue to Carlton Avenue
adesign is b...de oing Nrtoednhts
y of emotions 00W}.Praraton
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Note:See the app.odk..for alternatire cross-section designs
While cross-section configu rations wkh increased parking IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS:
Broadway Avenue to Carlton Avenge are provided,in most conditions parking servicing local As a segment,the frequent cross-street and alley breaks
CONSIDERATIONS: businesses should be consolidated off-street or located allow East 2nd to be developed more piecemeal than many Cross-section Width 80-f.WROW) 80-feet
elsewhere,allowing for a more lively and dynamic pedes- other areas ofthe City Core.However,the curb-less nature
East 2nd between Broadway and Carlton consists ofshort trian environment that increases area draw. ofthe identified cross-sections and resulting grade changes Road I-way No-way.curb-less
block lengths with frequent cross-street and alley inter- DESCRIPTION OF ULTIMATE CONDITIONS: with new facilities will likely require improvements to be Parking Angled and parallel Anglad,parallel and
sections.The only through Cross-street on this segment none
made for the full width ofthe cross-section(both sides of
however is Pine,with all other streets dead-ending within East 2nd is intended to be a charming traditional down- the road).It may be possible for redevelopment to occur Parking Capadty' 79 57(.ay.ary)
a mile.This limited connectivity is less conducive to heavy town street that is able to cater to social shopping and in half-block increments,between a cross-street and alley, Walkway,(ea.side) and mhsd datachad, detached or bollard
traffic movements and provides additional opportunities dining experiences through unique design enhancements but there is like) greater Ion term cost-savings to do a g,agm.n s. separa ed.width caries.
for pedestrian supportive focus and enhancement. and comfortable pedestrian spaces.While trees are kept y g g r 5-feet or lass 5-feet ram.
Whole block at a time.Storm-water is an important con- Vases rain 19'whara
INTENT: to provide a more pedestrian scaled and comfortable sideration.Improvements should occur as public-private Buffer W.,ida) Varies exile,A,ith walkway
pedestrian environment,they are pulled further from the partnerships to generate and foster greater place-making,
This street segment is unique in that the short block lengths buildings to allow for more unobstructed business and Pathway None None
raise awareness,and be supportive f new businesses or Bike Se t None None
and limited traffic allow for multiple cross-sections which community streetscape uses,such as outdoor dining- renovations able to make use of the facilities. pp0f
while consistent in thematic and alignment,offer a vari- Cross-section options exist for medians or other special 'Parking impacts and fo uracaluas arc asrnoata,do not,,dicata interim
ety of configurations.Priority improvements should be street features such as topiary or artwork.See appendix and e.nma foil,enThe,e with,ro,, tion dri.eway,,fir.
focused on a wider pedestrian environment with emphasis hydrants,and other conditions may altar final count.See Parking seam
on unique and memorable place-making configurations. andarSlreet design.
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East 3rd Street
Franklin Road to Broadway Avenue
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,� Oesign is based eastern edge d
V Pres nation �, E E >..ry eAAitg ROW,bmmay vary ifeom
` sistem It,—tlouaus segmeote
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V Sidewalks
ri Pathway
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INTENT: ample buffers for the detached pathways and sidewalks
Franklin 1.1 Bodw try Avenue The primary intent of this cross-section and any varia- are all important safety and aesthetic elements for the
CONSIDERATIONS: Lion is to provide for safe and convenient north-south long-term health ofthe neighborhoods-Bulbouts should bnnn-nantlnn width 80-fset(ROW) 76 feet
pedestrian connectivity between Franklin and downtown. be developed at street corners to further enhance safety
East3rd between Franklin and Broadway is predominately The required ten-foot detached pathway must be on the and provide additional opportunities forlandscaping and Read Two-way Iwo-way
residential in nature,but is entirely within the Transit Ori- west side of the road,which has fewer driveway conflicts additional district thematic elements. Parking Parallel Parallel
ented and Cultural district(TOD).Improvements should be and opportunities for further reductions with redevelop- Parking Capacity' Vanes 51
supportive of higher density and transit supportive uses in IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS:
PP g y PP meat taking access from alleyways.Walkways must ed Wdkwa:lea.side) Varian.t,d t.6-feet. (,,tn ad.6-feet in.
ultimate conditions,and all efforts should be made with detached,and residential appropriate lighting provided Though implementation may occurwith fragmented parcel y fragmamad gape (aant Hide)
redevelopment to provide for additional enhancements to enhance safety.On-street parking should be provided, specific redevelopment,it is assumed that implementation Buffer( id) Vol- 8-foot land:raga hffe,.
which capitalize on these future services.Alleyways are but angled and perpendicular configurations are heavily of the pathway will require concerted efforts on behalf ea.se .11,
another important consideration with the corridor,and discouraged to ensure continuity of the pathway and to of MDC and City.The pathway is critical for accessibility, Pathway Na ran.10-feat min.(west
must be adequately signed and enforced to ensure pedes- reduce back-out conflicts with through traffic. safety,and quality of life,and should be implemented in side)
trian safety along the corridor.While alley use is already blocks and segments.Interim redevelopment enhance- Bike Suppo,t Na Shar,aws
predominately one-way forwestbound travel,this should DESCRIPTION OF ULTIMATE CONDITIONS: ments may not require full improvements if MDC and 'P,rkingimpaet df,L,,rma:aTee.Li taa.do U.dinatemt,rim
be verified and coordinated with impacted stakeholders, While Fast 3rd is not intended to serve as an entryway the City are not able to expand and maintain pathway —diti—,and ansnme foil enmpfi ne with crane sennnm Ori,t aysfira hy-
and considered for access with redevelopment. corridor,it is important for connectivity into the down- components,but redevelopment must make allowances dram,and other ennd'ri—may alte,finalceam.See Parking—ti.node,
town area and should be inviting.Tree lined streets with for future installation. Street Oe r,
MCA
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Broadway Avenue to Carlton Avenue
m (Yew Facing North) ' G
Bosign is based m easiem edge d
r✓ Preser.au,n <rv .A.ing RBW,hm to eeynmm
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tion south of the tracks,and to help improve pedestrian and provide additional opportunities for landscaping and
Broadway Avenue to Carlton Avenue connectivity with urban uses to the west.Walkways must additional district thematic elements. IF
be detached by landscape buffers with large canopy trees,
CONSIDERATIONS: IM
and residential appropriate lighting must be provided to PLEMENTATION PROCESS: Cross-se nylon Width 8n-f,et(ROW) 76-feet
Though East 3rd between Broadway and Carlton is pre- enhance safety.On-street parking should be provided, Though implementation may occurwith fragmented parcel Road Iw,wa, Iwo-way
dom irately residential in nature,it is adjacent to three but angled and perpendicular configurations are heavilyspecific redevelopment,it is assumed that implementa- Parking Parallol Pardo]different commercial districts including the Northern discouraged to ensure continuity ofthe pathway and to tion of the pathway will require more concerted efforts Parking Cgadty' 63 64
Gateway,Washington&Main,and Traditional City Core reduce back outconflicts with through traffic.All rede- on behalf of MDC and the City.Interim redevelopment M.Ikwars attaohad d u B-faet. Bataohad.6-fear min,
districts.While efforts should be made to enhance district velopment must be considerate to and supportive ofthe enhancements may not require full improvements if the frag„mod gaps (oast side)
identities,With the proximity to the commercial districts, residential nature of this corridor segment. City is not able to expand and maintain pathway com- 8-fact landsoaPo baron,
opportunities existto blend boundaries for uses supportive ponents,but redevelopment must make allowances for B,Ifer(aa.sld,) Yari,s ,I.
of the overall Destination Downtown vision plan. future installation. P.thwa No Yes.IB-foet,io:(rest
DESCRIPTION OF ULTIMATE CONDITIONS:
While East 3rd is not intended to serve as an entryway r side)
INTENT: corridor,it is importantfor connectivity into the downtown Bika Support No ;harrows
The primary intent ofthis cross-section and anyvariation is area and should be inviting.The tree lined streets with 'Parking i,pact:and fatnro.alu,s ara e,at.,do not mdiaato don.
to provide for a safe and convenient north-south pathway ample buffers for the detached pathways and sidewalks oonditi......doss,,,fml,,,plians,wither..s...ri-O,i..w.y,.flr,hy-
connectionbetweenCarltonandBroadway.The required are all important safety and aesthetic elements for the dre ta.a ad,thar o,nditl,ns,ay sits final o,,t.Sao Parking...uon,nder
ten-foot detached pathway must be on the west-side ofthe long-term health ofthe neighborhoods.Bulb-outs should So-aet Basig".
road to maintain alignment With the pathway configure- be developed at street corners to further enhance safety
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Broadway Ave
BROADWAYAVENUE: Main Street to East 2nd Street
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Design's based on ROW along
f✓ Preservation A, e�h nmabarn edge
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should reflect this.While the ten-foot multi-use pathway alignments across intersections,and to reduce setback
Main street to East 2nd street is required on the south-side of the street,it's possible impacts to neighboring properties and buildings.
that future pathway connectivity may be integrated with
CONSIDERATIONS: redevelopment,and the pathway pulled within the adfa- IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS: Cross-s a cllen Width 79-feet(ROW) 84.5-(eat
Broadway between Main and East 2nd is generally indus- cent property.On-street parking and standard streetscape Curb line changes necessaryto be supportiveof pedestrian Road Icon way I-way
trial storage on the southern side of the roadway,along to improvements are required,and must align and integrate activities and allow businesses greater street presence will Parkmg angled Parallel
the railroad tracks,and dominated by older buildings in with improvements to the east and west. likely require improvements to occur for the full length Parking Capacity' 31 IS
disrepair on the northern side.Sidewalk facilities are also in of the block,on one or both sides of the roadway.Unless oetachad.4 ro 5-fail
disrepair,and non-existent on the south.The streetscape DESCRIPTION OF ULTIMATE CONDITIONS: large scale redevelopment occurs,public participation will Walkways(a a silo) north side.none cn Detached.5-feet(hin)
on the north-side of Broadway has been redeveloped on The north-side of this cross-section includes standard be necessary for implementation and play a large role in south side,
the corridor segments both to the west and east—only required streetscape improvements,and a wider walkway redevelopment of the streetscape,particularly with the Wier W.aide) Varna: 8-feat perctandardc
this segment is lacking improvements. consistent with other corridor improvements to the east. multi-use pathway.With eventual removal of existing angled pathway None Ye:
The south-side of the street provides the required path- parking,it is expected that additional off-street surface or Bike Seppt,t Nona None
INTENT: way connection,but may simply mirror improvements on garage parking will need to be provided elsewhereto offset
Future improvements will need to support mixed use the north-side,or'ust meet streetscape standards if the loss and accommodate future downtown parking needs 'Parking impacts and furore rime:are Rh,r esdo net Indicate interim
P PP 1 P P 9 oonditlons.and assume full eompllanoe with cross sestlon.0rivaways,Orehy-
development and balance the pedestrian environmentwith pathway is integrated into future development through the Improvements on the north-side of the roadway should drams.and other-damne mar altar final court.Si.Parkmg eeceon under
parking provisions.It is expected that future redevelop- southern properties.Parallel parking is provided instead be focus to compliment Idaho and increase demand for Street 0esige.
ment on both sides of the road will be transit supportive of angled to enhance safety and create a more pedestrian land to the south.
higherdensity In ixed uses,and the pedestrian environment friendly corridor,and to lim it wider cross-sections,maintain
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