2020-04-28 Regular w IDIAN:--- CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
A MEETING MINUTES
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Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Item 1: Roll-Call Attendance
X Liz Strader X Joe Borton
X Brad Hoaglun X Treg Bernt
X Jessica Perreault X Luke Cavener
X Mayor Robert E.Simison
Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance
Item 3: Community Invocation with Allen Yadon of Center Point Church
Item 4: Adoption of Agenda - Adopted
Item 5: Future Meeting Topics - Public Forum (Up to 30 Minutes Maximum)
Item 6: Action Items
A. Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant
Program Year 2019 Action Plan Amendment and Citizen
Participation Plan Amendment (Resolutions 20-2191 and 20-
2207)
B. Resolution 20-2191: A Resolution Approving Adoption of a
Substantial Amendment to the Community Development Block
Grant Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2019; Authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute and Attest the Same on
Behalf of the City of Meridian; Authorizing the Community
Development Program Coordinator to Submit the Same to the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development;
and Providing an Effective Date - Approved
C. Resolution No. 20-2207: A Resolution Approving Adoption of an
Amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant; Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk
to Execute and Attest the Same on Behalf of the City of Meridian;
and Providing an Effective Date — Approved
D. Public Hearing for Lavender Heights Subdivision (H-2020-0009)
by Westpark Company Inc., Located East of S. Locust Grove Rd.
and North of E. Lake Hazel Rd. — Approved
1. Request: Annexation and Zoning of 55.14 acres of land with R-4, R-8,
R-15, and R-40 zoning districts; and,
2. Request: A Preliminary Plat consisting of 188 building lots, 24
common lots, and 3 other lots.
E. Public Hearing Continued from April 21, 2020 for Lupine Cove
(H-2019-0133) by Penelope Constantikes, Riley Planning
Services, Located at 4000 N. McDermott Rd. — Remanded to
Planning and Zoning Commission
1. Request: Annexation of 7.09 acres of land with an R-8 zoning district;
and,
2. Request: Preliminary plat consisting of 28 building lots, 7 common lots
and 2 other (common driveway) lots on 7 acres of land in the R-8
zoning district.
F. COVID-19 Update & City Hall Reopening Plan
G. Resolution No. 20-2208: A Resolution of the Mayor and City
Council of the City of Meridian to Amend the City of Meridian
Standard Operating Policy and Procedure Manual by Creating a
New Policy 2.10 - Remote Work Policy; and Providing an
Effective Date — Approved
Item 7: Future Meeting Topics
Meeting Adjourned at 9:45 pm
Meridian City Council April 28, 2020.
A Meeting of the Meridian City Council was called to order at 6:01 p.m., Tuesday, April
28, 2020, by Mayor Robert Simison.
Members Present: Robert Simison, Joe Borton, Luke Cavener, Treg Bernt, Jessica
Perreault, Brad Hoaglun and Liz Strader.
Also present: Chris Johnson, Adrienne Weatherly, Bill Nary, Caleb Hood, Bill Parsons,
and Joe Bongiorno.
Item 1 : Roll-call Attendance:
X_ Liz Strader _X_Joe Borton
X_ Brad Hoaglun _X_Treg Bernt
X Jessica Perreault _X Luke Cavener
_X Mayor Robert E. Simison
Simison: Okay. I will call this meeting to order. For the record is Tuesday, April 28th,
2020, at 6:01 p.m. We will begin this meeting with roll call attendance.
Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance
Simison: Item No. 2 is the Pledge of -- Pledge of Allegiance. And, Chris, who will this be
led by?
Johnson: We have Corbin Bains from Scout Troop 77 leading the pledge.
Simison: Okay.
(Pledge of Allegiance recited.)
Item 3: Community Invocation with Allen Yadon of Center Point Church
Simison: Thank you, Corbin. We appreciate you doing that for us today. Item No. 3 is
our community invocation and we will --that will be by Allen Yadon of Center Point Church.
If you would all join us for the community invocation or take this as a moment of silence.
Yadon: Let's just pray together. First of all, I just want to say thank you, Mayor, and to
the City Council for all that you are doing in this season. We are grateful and I know there
is a lot going on, but -- doing it and to their lives. Lord, I know in a season of progress
and growth, God, that there is always challenges and stresses that come with that, but I
just pray, God, that you give them favor, Lord, that you give them wisdom and new
understanding, Lord, and I just pray, God, that you would be with them and their families
and their spouses and their children, Lord, that they would be in good health, that you
would protect them, Father, in all that they do. Lord, we are grateful for their leadership.
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We are grateful, Lord, for all that's taking place in the City of Meridian and we believe,
Lord, that the best is yet to come and we just seek favor and your blessing upon their
lives, Lord, and the wisdom that you give unto them, Lord, we thank you, Father, in Jesus'
name we pray, amen.
Simison: Thank you, Mr. Yadon. Appreciate it very much.
Yadon: All right. God bless you guys.
Item 4: Adoption of Agenda
Simison: Item No. 4 is adoption the agenda.
Bernt: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Bernt.
Bernt: Move that we adopt the agenda as published.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: Second the motion.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to adopt the agenda as published. Is there any
discussion on the motion? If not, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay.
The ayes have it.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
Item 5: Future Meeting Topics - Public Forum (Up to 30 Minutes Maximum)
A. Advance Sign Up Required
Simison: Item 5, future meeting topics public forum. I understand, Mr. Clerk, that we did
have someone sign up in advance for this item.
Weatherly: Mr. Mayor, we do. It's Kelsey Crawford to speak on a group of established
salon businesses bringing facts and data to the Council on what another two weeks of
closure will cost business owners and employees, as well as the state.
Simison: Okay. Is she on -- on to speak for three minutes?
Weatherly: Yes, Mr. Mayor, she is on and unmuted and ready to speak when she is.
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Crawford: Hello. Thank you guys so much for hearing us today. I -- I come on behalf of
seven businesses --
Simison: Kelsey, we can't hear you.
Crawford: Is that better?
Simison: No. It's very very faint.
Crawford: Is that better?
Simison: Yeah. A little bit better. Yeah.
Crawford: Okay. First of all, I wanted to thank you guys for -- for letting me come before
you and discuss issues that we wanted to bring to your attention, which I'm sure you might
be kind of familiar with. I am the owner of A Beautiful Reaction Salon in Meridian and --
and we come -- there is a few of us here representing seven salons and we wanted to
discuss the -- basically the phases in which businesses are opening and how it's affected
our businesses financially and extending it, then, the additional two weeks that's
happened and the seven business, salons that are here in Meridian, it's cost us, if we
remain closed to the 15th, 800,200 -- I'm sorry -- 824,542 dollars, approximately, and if
we remain closed another two weeks it's a 210 -- I'm sorry -- 210,630 dollar loss. So, we
wanted to -- we were wondering what -- basically what we can do from here and what --
what maybe you found out from the Mayor as far as the City of Meridian and their stance
on remaining closed and if this was to be extended past the point of the 16th or 15th.
Simison: So -- so, Kelsey, this is not a time for where we can engage in a conversation.
This is for you to present information and, then, if there is anything that we want to
schedule for a future Council meeting we can do that.
Crawford: Okay. Another -- let's see where we are. Okay. Another issue that small
business owners are facing right now, including myself, is the PPP protection loan and it
puts the small business owners in a position that now that we have gotten it our
employees are now receiving more funds on unemployment and they are reluctant to
come back to work and remain on unemployment, so you have a situation to where we
potentially are losing employees and even though we have been granted this loan it's
putting us in a tough position that now our staff isn't wanting to come back for -- for,
obviously, because they are -- they are getting more income off of work. So, it's kind of a
double edged sword in a way. So, getting people back to work is, you know, where we
are seeing a resolution and, you know, the situations at hand. Anything -- am I allowed
to pass it off to another salon owner at this point?
Simison: Yeah. If you stay within the three minutes, yes.
Crawford: Okay.
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Simison: State their name for the record. Nathan. Okay. Nathan Argon.
Argon: Thanks for taking time to listen to us. And thanks again. We have all suffered
some pretty severe financial losses in six weeks it's been closed. The salon industry, as
you guys already know, there is pretty strict guidelines already. So, our -- our standard
of business is already pretty high as far as cleanliness goes and -- and we just -- we feel
it's a really slap in the face to everybody in our industry that we can't open -- are
considered nonessential services and we are much cleaner than any other place that you
would even go to. So, what we are asking is we want to know -- like Nampa has done
enforcement to business -- businesses if they choose to open -- to get on with more stuff
right now with people who don't have income, who are moms, who are kids and just a
bad situation. Everybody's kind of just wondering what is going to be the enforcement if
people choose to go back to work, because everybody -- most people are ready to get
back to work I should say.
Simison: Okay. All right. Thank you, Kelsey and Aaron for your -- or, sorry. Mr. Argon.
Did I get that right?
Argon: Argon.
Simison: For your comments. I will stop there. And, Council, is this an item that you
would like to have on next Tuesday's City Council agenda or further conversation offline?
I do know that we hope to hear from the governor here in the next 24 to 36 hours on what
-- what he will do, which will, then, in my opinion, help determine what my
recommendation would be. But I will -- I guess I'm really looking for Mr. Nary to help me
where I'm supposed to go or not go with this conversation anymore.
Nary: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Mr. Nary.
Nary: Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council, I think -- I think probably it would be wise for
us to at least to schedule this for a conversation next week, possibly at your work session.
Things may change between now and then depending on what the governor does. So,
at least it would be on the radar and, then, these folks that are here tonight would be able
to know-- you are going to talk about it unless, again, there is a new order, a new directive
from the governor, the Mayor were to issue an order or something like that. But I would
at least do a follow up next week as to where we are and -- and what's planned for the
next couple of weeks.
Bernt: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Bernt.
Bernt: You know, I -- I think it's -- I understand the reasoning for waiting to hear what the
governor has to say and what his directive is going to be. If -- if this Council feels it's
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necessary, I think that waiting until next Tuesday might be too long. I mean if we wait until
next Tuesday we might be in the middle of -- you know, we are going to be in the middle
of this 16 day waiting period and so I wouldn't be opposed to scheduling an emergency
meeting to discuss what's going on far -- far before next Tuesday. Next Tuesday is going
to be too late in my estimation.
Cavener: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: I tend to agree with Council Member Bernt. I guess my suggestion would be
not knowing what the governor plans to say, once that announcement from the governor
is made perhaps you and the Council President can connect and determine, you know,
is it appropriate to schedule a special meeting sometime this week for Council to take this
issue on or if it's prudent to wait until next Tuesday. We just don't know what's going to
be said.
Bernt: Right.
Cavener: I think keeping our options available to us is something I'm supportive of,
allowing you -- you and the -- and the Council President to work through whatever you
think is best.
Simison: Yeah. I will just say from my perspective I'm hopeful that we don't need a
Council meeting to discuss this topic, but -- and I think if there is another stay at home
order extended, which I cannot imagine there will be, then, I think that's when the
appropriate time would be. But, yeah, if we need to do a special meeting we can do a
special meeting. I think that that would probably be on Friday is when that special meeting
would occur, if not Thursday evening, so --
Cavener: Great.
Bernt: One last thing, Mr. Mayor, just to follow up, please.
Simison: Councilman Bernt.
Bernt: Just for those who are listening and those who are watching, right now we are
discussing ways through the Chamber of Commerce and we are developing an initiative
called Keeping Meridian Healthy and Open For Business and there is a lot to that and I
don't necessarily want to get into the specifics right now, I just -- I just want those who are
listening and who are watching to know that, you know, there is a lot going on behind the
scenes right now in the city and we are leading and we were preparing and we will have
the resources available for businesses -- to help businesses be successful during these
trying times. So, for those who are watching and listening, know that -- that you are being
heard, know that this is important to us all and -- and we are really anxious to see what
the governor has to say.
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Item 6: Action Items
A. Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant
Program Year 2019 Action Plan Amendment and Citizen
Participation Plan Amendment (Resolutions 20-2191 and 20-
2207)
Simison: Okay. Thank you very much. With that we will move into Item 6-A, a public
hearing for Community Development Block Grant program year 2019 action plan
amendment and citizen participation plan. I will turn this over -- I assume Crystal is on
-- on the line and will be the one presenting. Open the public hearing and ask staff to
present.
Campbell: Thank you, Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council. I have a brief presentation
for you guys to kind of cover what the amendments are. There is two of them going on
right now. One is for the program year '19 action plan and the other is for the citizen
participation plan and I'm trying to press play, but it isn't working. Thanks. Sorry. I'm not
sure -- do I have the controls or does somebody else?
Johnson: Okay. So, this is Chris. Mr. Mayor, I'm sorry. Crystal, this is Chris. I'm trying
to give you control of the screen. One moment.
Campbell: Sorry for the delays. It looks like it was a little bit fast forward. Okay. So, now
we are going. And, Chris, I don't hear the sound.
Johnson: I'm fixing that now. Apologies.
Campbell: Let me rewind it again. I know the anticipation is killing all of you right now.
Bernt: Take your time. You're good.
Campbell: Thanks, guys. The Meridian CDBG program's annual action plan was
approved in July 2019 for program year 2019, which runs from October 1 , 2019, to
September 30th, 2020. The action plan identifies the annual goals of the program and
activities that will be funded during the program year. There have been some changes in
the first several months of the program year requiring staff to complete an amendment to
the action plan. In this presentation we will address the purpose of the amendment and
involvement with the public and Council, the changes that will be made and the next steps
to complete the amendment. A substantial amendment requires Council approval and is
open for public comment for 30 days. The current amendment is considered a substantial
amendment because we will be reallocating more than 20 percent of the funding for PY-
19. MDC is declining the funding that was awarded when the PY-19 action plan for the
East Idaho project because alternative funding has been identified to complete that
project. Additionally, several PY-18 projects were completed under budget. The ACHA
homebuyer assistance program had difficulty locating affordable homes that were not out
bid by other home buyers. Admin and fair housing expenses were lower than anticipated
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and both the Meridian Library District's restroom ADA upgrades and the Department of
Public Works Crestwood-Fenway streetlight projects were completed under budget. This
leaves a total of 249,376 dollars to be reallocated. Staff has posted two separate
documents to the CDBG website that show how the action plan will be amended.
Summary of the amendments shows screenshots of all text that has been changed for
this amendment. The draft of the amended action plan is a full document with track
changes. The amendment affects three specific projects, which are held by the
Department of Parks and Rec, the Ada County Housing Authority and Catch. It also
addresses the additional funding under the Cares Act. Parks and Rec is requesting a
new project that will provide a connection between the pathway and sidewalk on Fairview
Avenue. This will be a multi-year project, with the bulk of it being funded during PY-19.
Parks and Rec will not need to submit a separate application for the remainder of the
funding in PY-20, as the remaining will already be applied to this project and not included
in the amount available for new projects in the PY-20 application. Here is a map of the
area. This project will include moving electric poles and widening the area to make the
section safer and more accessible. The city will be working with a consultant who
specializes in CDBG homebuyer assistance programs to provide technical assistance to
ACHA. The TA is intended to provide guidance to ACHA to allow them to assist
households more effectively. This project has been updated due to information received
during the public comment period. In response to community needs related to COVID-
19 Catch is requesting their funding be shifted from the current activity of providing SSI,
SSDI care coordination, to providing homelessness prevention. Staff supports this
request. The Cares Act was authorized on March 27th, 2020, to address the needs
brought on by COVID-19. The Cares Act provides Meridian CDBG program with an
additional 288,000 dollars to address the needs of those who have been affected by
COVID-19. The application is currently open for projects that will be funded using the
Cares Act funding. The priorities for this funding are projects for services related to
homelessness prevention and stabilization, food security, behavioral health and domestic
or intimate partner violence. Qualified projects will provide assistance to those who have
been affected by COVID-19. Staff is also amending the citizen participation plan per HUD
guidance to reflect the waiver provided under the Cares Act. A draft of the document that
would provide changes is posted on the CDBG website. This amendment will allow the
city to shorten the public comment period to five days for emergency circumstances, such
as the current situation. It also incorporates alternative platforms, so that virtual public
hearings will be accepted. Finally, it updates the name of the Meridian Press, which was
included in the document under its previous name. The next steps involve citizen and
Council participation. The amended action plan opened for public comment on March
6th, 2020, and the amended citizen participation plan open for public comment on April
22nd, 2020. Both will close on April 28th at the conclusion of the public hearing during
the Council meeting. All comments will be addressed to both documents and any
necessary changes will be made. Council will be asked to adopt a resolution to accept
the finalized documents on April 28th, after which time staff will have one week to upload
all changes and submit the amendment to HUD. The citizen participation plan does not
need to be submitted to HUD. All questions, comments, and feedback should be
submitted to Crystal Campbell at ccampbell@meridiancity.org or 208-489-0575. Thank
you. So, I did receive two pieces of public comment. One was from Catch asking if they
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could change the scope of their project, which we have addressed in this, and we also
received an e-mail from Council Woman Strader asking how we are going to address the
Cares Act funding and specifically needing to incorporate more homelessness prevention.
So, that e-mail was sent out prior to actually updating the presentation to include the
Cares Act funding. So, in response to that, then, we are prioritizing homelessness
prevention. And with that I will stand for questions.
Simison: Thank you, Crystal. Council, any questions for Crystal? This is a public hearing.
Do we have anyone signed up to testify on this item?
Weatherly: Mr. Mayor, we do not.
Simison: Okay. And just remind me, Adrienne, when people go into the -- that are in the
attendees, are they aware of what they need to do to raise their hand if they would like to
testify or should I be re-iterating that each time?
Weatherly: Mr. Mayor, I will have Chris speak to that for you. Thank you.
Johnson: Mr. Mayor, they are not aware, but I can put instructions on the screen.
Simison: Okay. Well, with that, if there is anybody who is on -- on this Zoom meeting that
would like to provide testimony on this item, I would ask you to -- as you can see the clerk
just put up information on how you can raise your hand or participate. Now, if you are on
the phone using audio only, you need to dial star nine to raise your hand. Otherwise, you
can, on the computer, scroll over Main screen and click raise hand at the bottom center.
If you are on a cell phone using video capabilities raise your hand at the bottom left of
your screen. With that is there anybody that would like to testify on this item? Okay. I
do not see anybody raising their hand. If the clerk can confirm that from your perspective
as well.
Johnson: We can confirm that, Mr. Mayor.
Simison: Okay. Council, any additional questions for Crystal? Otherwise, I would
entertain a motion.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: Well, I had asked Crystal some questions on the amended -- the FY-19
amended action plan and that incorporated the Cares funding and if she wouldn't mind
sharing her responses to those. Specifically what I wanted to know was -- is -- I apologize,
I lost my place here. As far as the additional funds where those were being distributed.
She did mention that there were additional funds going to housing affordability and, then,
Crystal, would you mind pulling up the questions that I had sent you earlier in writing. My
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apologies. I don't have them in front of me. And share the responses that you gave. I
think they are important for Council to hear.
Campbell: It will take me just a minute to get to them.
Perreault: Sure.
Campbell: So, your first question you were wondering --there were two different projects.
One was related to homelessness prevention and one was for the public services related
to COVID-19 and you had wanted to know where those were going to be located, because
I had just put in there that it was going to be at community and provider offices and so my
response was that homelessness prevention will be administered by Jesse Tree and
Catch and the application for the public services for COVID-19 is open right now. That
application closes on Friday and so we will know more specifically which projects we will
be funding at that time. But in this document we want to leave it just as the categories
that we are going to be funding, so that every time there is a shift in funding, like if one
provider is not able to spend all their funds and we want to shift it to a different provider,
we don't have to come back to Council to do a formalized amendment. So, this is -- this
is just a little bit more general what we submit to HUD. The next -- oh. And also I wanted
to point out that Council will still be able to -- review those. There is a couple of different
opportunities with the Cares Act funding being such a large amount than before I even
started working with the sub recipients to get the sub recipient agreements out, then, I
would send out a memo to Council letting them know which projects were scored and
ranked and selected, so that you would have the opportunity to either go through the
memo and have it as public record or if you wanted to have a full presentation at the
Council meeting and, then, you will also have the opportunity to review the exact dollar
amount and specific sub recipient when you review and approve the sub recipient
agreements. The second question you had mentioned that there is a lot of funds being
used for city improvements that are in LMI areas and my response was that this program
has historically completed projects in LMI areas that are not a priority for the city and do
not have any funds allocated to them. And another thing I wanted to point out is that there
were no other projects that were applied for during PY-19 that would qualify. So, we
honestly don't have any other options right now to reallocate these funds to. And also for
the PY-20 application that's open, we have two housing projects that requested less than
what we plan to allocate toward housing and the only public facility improvement project
is streetlights, which is another City of Meridian project. But, again, it's a project that
wouldn't get funded if we didn't have CDBG funds. The third question was of the four
projects now receiving additional funds how are the Cares funds being distributed and
they are not being distributed yet. The application is still open and they will be scored in
May. So, we will know which ones. And the final question you had was that 10,000 dollars
was going to CDB administration. So, in the presentation it mentioned that that was going
towards technical assistance for ACHA, but it comes out of the admin budget, so it is
going towards them, but it's just -- it looks a little bit different. And those were all the
questions.
Simison: Good. Thank you, Crystal. Council, are there any further questions?
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Cavener: Mr. Mayor, just one.
Simison: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Crystal, sorry, this is kind of a -- I guess a -- as Council
Member Zaremba would say, maybe a sideways question, but I was thinking about our
Parks Department in the -- the care enough to share program, which provides access to
sports and recreation for families and kids in need. Just looking to the future would the
care enough to share program qualify for CDBG funding in the future?
Campbell: I honestly would need to look into that a little bit more. I'm not sure that that
one would, because we can fund youth programs, but entertainment is not an allowable
cost. So, I would have to look really close at that to see if activities would be able to be
funded like that.
Cavener: I just -- and Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: I just know -- I have heard from some -- some families that are, you know,
rightfully so are concerned about their kids and whatnot and had asked me about that
program and so if it's something that we can look to explore and if that's something we
can do in the future, it's obviously something I would be really supportive of. I will definitely
look into that.
Simison: Council, any further questions? If not, do I have a motion regarding the public
hearing?
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Perreault: Mr. Mayor? Oh, go ahead.
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: I move we close the public hearing on Item 6-A for the CDBG grant program.
Cavener: Second.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to close the public hearing. Is there any
discussion on the motion. If not, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Those opposed
nay. The ayes have it.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
B. Resolution 20-2191 : A Resolution Approving Adoption of a
Substantial Amendment to the Community Development Block
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Grant Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2019; Authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute and Attest the Same on
Behalf of the City of Meridian; Authorizing the Community
Development Program Coordinator to Submit the Same to the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development;
and Providing an Effective Date
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: As to the next item, I move we approve Resolution 20-2191.
Cavener: Second.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to approve Item 6-13, Resolution 20-2191 . Is
there any discussion on the motion? If not -- Mr. Nary, is this a roll call? If not, we will
just have the clerk call the roll.
Roll call: Bernt, yea; Borton, yea; Cavener, yea; Hoaglun, yea; Strader, yea; Perreault,
yea.
Simison: All ayes. Motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
C. Resolution No. 20-2207: A Resolution Approving Adoption of an
Amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant; Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk
to Execute and Attest the Same on Behalf of the City of
Meridian; and Providing an Effective Date
Simison: Item 6-C.
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: Move we approve Item 6-C, Resolution No. 20-2207.
Perreault: Second.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to approve Item 6-C, Resolution No. 20-2207. Is
there any discussion on the motion? If not, the clerk will call the roll.
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Roll call: Bernt, yea; Borton, yea; Cavener, yea; Hoaglun, yea; Strader, yea; Perreault,
yea.
Simison: All ayes. Motion passes.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
Simison: Thank you, Crystal. Look forward to the next steps in the process.
Campbell: Thank you.
D. Public Hearing for Lavender Heights Subdivision (H-2020-0009)
by Westpark Company Inc., Located East of S. Locust Grove Rd.
and North of E. Lake Hazel Rd.
1 . Request: Annexation and Zoning of 55.14 acres of land with
R-4, R-8, R-15, and R-40 zoning districts; and,
2. Request: A Preliminary Plat consisting of 188 building lots, 24
common lots, and 3 other lots.
Simison: Okay. Item 6-D is a public hearing for Lavender Heights Subdivision, H-2020-
0009. 1 will open this public hearing with staff comments.
Dodson: Good evening, Mayor, Council. Thank you for having me. Just to let Chris get
up the presentation real quick. Much better. Awesome. Thank you, Chris. Appreciate it.
Okay. The application before you is a request for annexation and zoning and preliminary
plat. The site consists of a total of 55.14 acres of land with requested zoning of R-4, R-
8, R-15 and R-40 zoning districts. The site is generally located at 2160 East Lake Hazel
Road and the existing zoning right now is RUT. The R-4 zoning is approximately 16 acres.
R-8 27.8. R-15 three acres. And R-40 7.4 acres. The preliminary plat consists of 187
single family residential lots, one multi-family lot, and 27 common lots. The total proposed
unit count is 235 residential units at a gross density of 5.86 dwelling units per acre and a
net density of 3.5 across the entire project. Access is proposed via a new collector
roadway, South Bloomerang Avenue, from an existing arterial East Lake Hazel. An
additional access is proposed to be extending a public local street in the northeast corner,
East Brace Drive, from the existing subdivision to the east. The applicant has proposed
approximately 9.7 acres of open space, which is approximately 18.5 percent, of which
6.46 acres or 12.3 percent is qualifying open space. Three amenities are also proposed
and these include a multi-use pathway across -- along the Farr Lateral that runs from the
southeast corner all the way along the lateral around the western edge of the boundary
and across the northern boundary until about halfway and it comes back into the property.
The pathway also extends up into the center from the collector around the common area
where the pool and parking lot are and, then, up that road and connects back to it up in
the north. The other two amenities are a swimming pool and, then, additional qualifying
open space. Planning and Zoning Commission requested that the applicant work with
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staff to reevaluate the location of some of the open space proposed. In response the
applicant has removed a buildable lot and made it open space and swapped it with an
area that was part of one of the larger open space areas in the west portion of the
development. Staff finds that this land swap satisfies the intent of the Commission of
providing additional open space to the homes in the eastern half of the site. Since the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Meridian Fire has also updated their
comments to state that the project can be serviced and added that the southern portion
of the proposed project does lie within the five minute response area. In addition, the Fire
Department has added analysis regarding the addition of the new fire station that is
proposed directly across the street from this development next to Discovery Park. Once
this station is built there will be no response time issues in this development. ACHD is
not requiring any additional mitigation or road improvements to any nearby intersections
due to each road and intersection being in the -- in their CIP program over the next few
years. The applicant is proposing with ACHD an agreement to widen the portion of East
Lake Hazel directly in front of the subject site to include a new eastbound turn lane and a
new westbound turn lane onto the new collector roadway South Bloomerang. The project
is proposed to be developed in four phases, three for the single family and one for the
multi-family, which will be entirely in its own phase. The site design of this project
proposes transitional densities throughout the property. Larger R-4 lots reside around the
exterior of the property to better match the existing homes to the north and the east. The
applicant is, then, proposing larger -- sorry. Lost my place there. Is proposing R-8 lots
on the eastern property boundary to match the density of the subdivision directly to the
east. The R-8 lots continue inward trend towards the higher density that make up the
majority of the site. Within the R-8 zoning district there are alley loaded, single family
homes located somewhat centrally in the development. These homes, then, transition
into higher density of R-15 zoning and homes that are laid out in a sort of four-plex style,
but they are all single family homes. These homes abut Farr Lateral and are closest to
the future multi-family development. The multi-family development proposed at R-40
zoning and is closest to the arterial roadway East Lake Hazel. Throughout the
development landscaping and pathways buffer zoning densities as well. Staff notes that
the multi-family requirements have been conceptually reviewed and is not issuing an
approval of the current layout or any proposed improvement, site design elevations, or
open space and amenities in regards to the multi-family portion of this project. Overall
staff does find the site design to be a great example of transitional densities and housing
types. In addition, staff finds the proposed open space and pedestrian connections a
great fit for the City of Meridian. Therefore, staff does recommend approval of the
requested annexation and zoning with the requirement of a DA and approval of the
requested preliminary plat per the conditions and findings in the staff report. Staff would
like to note that this project was heard at the April 2nd Planning and Zoning Commission
and the Commission did move to recommend this annexation and preliminary plat. The
key issues by-- of discussion by the Commission were Fire response times and the timing
of the future fire station, location of open space relative to proposed homes in the
northeast of the development. Enrollment and capacity of nearby schools. Potential
future of school sites that could be built nearby as well. And, finally, the phasing of the
existing home connecting to city services. Commission did decide to modify the staff
report and my condition of approval and allow the home to connect to city services in line
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with the proposed phasing plan. That was one of the conditions that Commission
changed. They also added a condition to the development agreement requiring language
be placed into all sales information for this single family homes that let those future
homeowners know that there would be a future multi-family development as part of this
overall project site. The outstanding issue for City Council that was not part of the
previous application is a waiver to allow the Farr Lateral to remain as an open waterway.
If Council does support the waiver for the Farr Lateral to remain open, staff recommends
Council include a new condition of approval allowing the Farr Lateral to remain open in
accord with UDC requirements. There has been no public testimony for this project, for
or against. Since the Planning and Zoning Commission the applicant has issued their
written response and is requesting that one of the development agreement provisions,
Condition 8.A1 .B of the proposed DA is to be amended and they would prefer that the --
I guess the best way to put it is the multi-use pathway is to be constructed in accordance
with the phasing plan and not in phase one as I have requested. And with that I am
complete and if you guys have any questions I will stand for them. Thank you.
Simison: Thank you, Joe. Council, any questions?
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: Joe, in reference to the applicant's request to change the condition you just
mentioned, so are they -- are they requesting that they develop the pathway as each
phase comes on, so they develop the -- the section that crosses phase one and that
phase, etcetera, etcetera? Is that what you mean by they want to construct in
accordance with the proposed phasing plan?
Dodson: That is correct. Yes, ma'am.
Perreault: Okay. Thank you.
Dodson: You're welcome.
Simison: Council, any further questions for staff at this time? Okay. If not, I will ask the
applicant to, please, come forward and state their name and address for the record.
Breckon: Jon Breckon. Breckon Land Design. 6661 North Glenwood Street, Garden
City. Everybody hear me all right?
Simison: Yes, we hear you fine.
Breckon: Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council, please -- please -- oh, here we go. I have
prepared a brief presentation for you that adds some additional information. Thank you
for your support on this -- on this great project. Our team supports the city and staff and
we look forward to another successful project. The Westpark Company has been a fan
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of the city since 1986 and has a history of some very successful past projects, two of
which are Bear Creek and Tuscany, both of which have -- have some nice parks within
them. Next slide, please. Okay. There we go. Lavender Heights is located on the north
side of Lake Hazel Road, between Locust Grove and Eagle Road. You can see -- it is
this lavender color on the screen. The existing BlackRock Subdivision is on the north
side. East Ridge Subdivision on the east and the Discovery Regional Park on the south,
as well as future fire station location. The design responds to the existing topography and
takes advantage of the existing use of the Boise front to the northeast. Next slide. This
is a design concept of the Discovery Park master plan, which I was involved in. And
Westpark has always supported the city in its efforts and is proud to have been
instrumental in the acquisition of this property. Next slide. Lavender Heights is somewhat
of an in-fill project, as it is surrounded by city limits and you can see that by the shading
here on this slide. Next slide. This is a color rendition of Lavender Heights. You know,
we started working on this project with the community development staff in fall of 2018.
During this time we reworked the original designs many times, ten plus, in an effort to
support the city's recommendations for density, as well as ACHD circulation standards.
While this proved challenging, the current design provides a mix of four zoning areas and
five different housing product types. The pedestrian circulation is exceptional. It's a very
pedestrian friendly development, with detached sidewalks throughout. Lavender Heights
presents itself as a very walkable community and provides pathway linkages that circulate
through the site and connect the adjacent developments, BlackRock and Eastridge, to
the Discovery Park on the south side of Lake Hazel. There are three amenities proposed.
One is an infinity edge pool that doubles as a water feature and I will show you some
more information on that in just a minute. It's at the access -- a terminus of access of the
main entry road. There is also an extension of a ten foot wide regional pathway that
parallels the Farr Lateral and provides connectivity by wrapping the site and will connect
BlackRock on the north to the Discovery Regional Park on the south. You will notice there
are three passive neighborhood parks, one, two and three, which help improve our open
space percentage and almost double the city requirement. Next slide. The density
progression and zoning transition respond to city staff's requests, as well as the neighbors
requests. On the northwest, the north, and the northeast we have the R-4 estate lots,
which provide a buffer transition between BlackRock on the north and the R-8 zone in the
middle. Additionally, the lot lines on the north are adjusted at the neighbors request, so
that they align with existing lots to the north. You can't see very well on this, but these
colors are a little different, but they do, they align at the property lines here. The R-8 zone
provides both single family, as well as alley loaded units, before it transitions to R-15
autocourt style homes. The Farr Lateral, with the ten foot wide regional pathway, provides
a natural transition between R-15 and the multi-family on the Lake Hazel frontage. All
right. Next slide. There is -- next few slides are examples of amenities and the housing
styles. This is a shot of one of the open space areas that's adjacent to the Farr Lateral
and this is -- these are accurate representations of the landscaping as well. This is a
single family home in the R-4 zone. Next slide. Another example of single family home.
R-4. This is the R-8 front of the alley loaded homes. This is the back of the alley loaded
homes. Next slide. This is a shot of one of the micro pathways, which there are several
throughout. Next slide. This is -- this is the swimming pool amenity that I mentioned
previously that's at the terminus of the main entry road and you can see how this kind of
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doubles as a water feature, as well as a swimming pool. Next slide. Here is a -- more of
an aerial view of the pool and pool house. Next slide. This is the parking lot side of the
pool house. Next slide. Here is an example of R-8 single family homes. Here is a shot
of the autocourt style homes, the R-15. And, then, this is multi-family R-40 conceptual.
Next slide. This is just a concept plan of the multi-family phase. It is -- it -- well, it will be
submitted as a separate project, so that will not be -- this concept will certainly not be a
part of the approval tonight. It will come in later as a separate -- separate project. But
one -- the reason I wanted to show it is it does depict the access and egress into the
parking lot and it notes that there is no connection to Lake Hazel. Next slide. This shows
the alignment of the new approaches off the main entry road. This is a stub to the multi-
family and a stub to future development on the west. Next slide. This is a proposed
phasing plan. You can see phase one is lavender color and it provides connection in and
through, extends Brace Drive from the east -- from East Ridge Subdivision and comes
through and, then, connects up to Lavender Heights. This -- this allows for immediate
emergency vehicle access from two points of access. We also agree with staff's decision
to have the existing home, which is located right here and has been integrated into the
design to be in phase two. Phase Three is the west side and phase four would be the
multi-family on the Lake Hazel frontage. Next slide. This is an emergency services
response map that Joe Bongiorno was gracious enough to share with us. It shows the
five minute response time -- estimated edge of that and how it -- how we meet that
requirement, as well as the park to the south and the location of the future fire station.
Next slide. And here is the -- the color plan again for reference. I just really look forward
to completing another high quality project that properly responds to the city's needs and
that will be a highly valued piece of Meridian's urban fabric. I would now like to pass the
mic to Hethe Clark for closing statements.
Johnson: Mr. Mayor, this is Chris. It just takes a moment for me to move Hethe to a
different level so he can control the screen. Just one moment. Mr. Clark, it's all yours.
Clark: Hi, everyone. It looks like I needed to be unmuted. I think we are on -- we are on
board now. Well, it's good to be with everyone again. Hethe Clark, 251 East Front Street
in Boise. Just going to provide a couple of closing notes on this and talk about the request
for a minor modification of that one condition of approval. On the project level, I want to
just emphasize a couple of items. The end -- if I can get that slide to come up. There we
go. A couple things. First, this project is in accordance with the -- the city's planning for
this area. It's not just on paper, but also in terms of actual timing. It's going in across the
street from a park that's already under development. It's a park that's going to be one of
the nicest anywhere in the city. As -- as was mentioned, we are happy that this developer
played a small part in that. Because the timing is appropriate, the agency comments are
all addressed and I want to emphasize and thank Deputy Chief Bongiorno for talking with
us about this and for reviewing it and confirming that we are -- with the current fire stations
within the five minute response time goal and we look forward to the day when there is a
fire station right across the street. I also want to thank staff for their efforts. There has
been many meetings, as Jon mentioned. We think there is a great mix of product types
here that have an appropriate transition and we have been happy with the response that
we have heard from staff. I know our team's really appreciated working with Joe Dodson
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on this. We think he's done a great job. And, then, finally, before I talk about that condition
of approval, I do want to thank the City of Meridian for all of the extra efforts you have
been taking to help life continue to move during this strange time. I think Meridian has
been very much ahead of the curve when it comes to trying to make sure that these
projects can continue to be heard in a -- in a safe way. So, I personally want to thank you
for that. So, as we close let me just kind of go over that modification to the condition of
approval. And this is a suggestion as to language that we would -- we would like to see
on that. We are in agreement with all of the remaining terms and conditions of the staff
report, but when it comes to 1-B, this has to do with the regional pathway, which is on the
boundary of the project and, then, proceeds down through the multi-family area and let
me kind of show you on this slide here. So, we are primarily talking about this location all
the way across and, then, it drops through into the multi-family area. We wanted it to be
able -- for the -- for the multi-family portion of the project to be able to take advantage of
that. So, the current condition calls for the entirety of the regional pathway to be built up
front in phase one and that does -- you know, we are concerned about some difficulties
that that might create for us. One example is that this -- the multi-family area, as Jon
mentioned, is not -- does not get a final approval tonight, that that is subject to a
conditional use permit later and what that means is that it will be designed and engineered
later and, you know, we are concerned, we want to make sure that we don't have
throwaway construction. We would like to do all the design and engineering all at once
on -- and that also goes for phase three, we would like to build that--the regional pathway
within phase -- phase three while we have our folks mobilized to do the site development
in phase three. So, with that we think it just takes a minor modification to that condition
of approval to make that work and with that I would be happy to answer any questions
you might have.
Simison: Thank you, Hethe. Council, do you have any questions?
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader, since you are still at green on my screen.
Strader: Okay. Thank you. Can you just go through a little bit the expected timing for
the phasing of your project and just for some context, one of the issues I'm really
struggling with is the overcrowding right now in this area of the school district. If you could
just address the timing of each phase.
Clark: Sure. Council -- sorry, Council Woman Strader. Mr. Mayor, Council Woman
Strader, the -- the overall build out that we are looking at is generally in a four to five year
time period. We are, obviously, aware of the -- the -- the capacity of West Ada School
District. West Ada just wrote in -- I think within the last couple of weeks and provided
comments. They did not, as you know, in a number of other applications they have asked
for projects to be held up for -- you know, until, for example, Owyhee High School comes
online. That was a common refrain that we saw in a number of other projects. They have
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not asked for that in this case. What I would say is that, you know, Meridian is growing
and the West Ada School District is planning to match that growth. We do believe that --
you know, that the letter from the school district doesn't call for a moratorium and the city
shouldn't either. We would rely on the planning that the city is doing and -- and West Ada
is doing to be able to address that capacity, but, you know, with that I think I would rely
on the school district comments.
Strader: Mr. Mayor, follow up?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: Yeah. I reviewed the school district's comments and I guess, you know,
speaking directly to their comments was some -- some data demonstrating clear
overcrowding, not even borderline. So, you know, have you had any discussions with
them on the location of a future school? I read some discussions on that from -- maybe
was the Planning and Zoning meeting, but maybe you or a member of staff that's spoken
with West Ada recently could talk about their future plans for the area.
Clark: Mr. Mayor, Council Member Strader, the -- I'm not aware of any specific
discussions with them, but we are aware of some of their plans. We do know that Mary
McPherson Elementary School is set for -- for an expansion that will begin I think later
this month. The -- and with that, you know, we expect that there will be additional
expansions as well. I don't read the school district's letter as calling for a moratorium on
approval. This is a -- it's relatively small project, there is not room for it -- you know, for a
new school site or that sort of thing nor do I think one would be appropriate for this scope
of a project. The school district is making plans to accommodate growth and -- you know,
and they are -- they are matching that up with the -- the -- the plans of the city and I think
that's -- we have to rely on that planning.
Parsons: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Mr. Parsons.
Parsons: If I may address Council Woman Strader's question just a little bit more. I just
want -- I just want to let her know that, yeah, some of that discussion did occur at the
Planning and Zoning Commission and I can let you know I have a little bit more
information from what's transpired from P&Z until the -- to this hearing this evening. But
our office right now is actually processing a certificate of zoning compliance and design
review application for one of the school sites, which will be Blue Valley Elementary School,
which is off of Linder and Overland Road. I don't -- I don't know what the funding sources
for that school, but I know it's in for staff level approval. There is a team member that's
working on the application diligently so we can get that reviewed and approved as quickly
as possible. So, if there are funds available the school district will be able to start
construction on that as quickly as possible.
Strader: Thank you, Bill.
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Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: I believe that that was supposed to have been funded by the bond that they
were intending on putting out -- putting out for a vote this year and they have elected not
to do that until next year sometime and assuming that that bond passes I would guess
that that school would not be available for another couple of years and, you know, until
-- until it's built and ready to go, although it sounds like they have -- they have done all
the preliminary work, so maybe that time could be shortened maybe a year of
construction, which would put us I guess in 2022, let's say. I apologize I -- I missed the
applicant's response about how-- about the --the time frames for the phasing. If he could
address where he thinks they might be in 2022 best case scenario that would be great.
And the second question I have for him is does the -- the entry road that comes into the
development, which I think it was called Bloomberg -- Bloomerang, is that how you say
that? Does that line up with the entrance -- main entrance into Discovery Park on the
south side of Lake Hazel?
Clark: Yeah. Council Member Perreault, so I will start with the Bloomerang and, no, it
does not align. The -- I don't have control of the screen, but the -- the park entry is further
to the east. Yeah. And it's -- let's see if I can find a better picture. So, this map shows
you the -- the entry to the -- to the park. Bloomerang, I believe, is mid mile -- mid mile
collector. Is that right. Yeah. So, the -- the location was identified -- is identified on the
master street map and that's -- that's why it is where it is. With regard to timing, obviously,
we are just at the preliminary plat phase now. We still have to come back to the city for a
final plat. We won't be paving this year. So, you wouldn't -- you wouldn't only see phase
one with the possibility of coming online in '21 . We are talking about a build out of four to
five years. So, the -- this will be coming along -- coming on gradually when we expect
other schools would also be coming online with the -- with the school district's bonding --
with their development plan.
Perreault: Thank you.
Cavener: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council, any other questions? Mr. Cavener.
Cavener: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Hethe, approximately how many units are going to be
developed in each phase? Is it a uniform amount or -- I don't know if you have a
breakdown. I may have missed that in the staff report.
Clark: No. Council Member Cavener, you know, I would estimate it's approximately 60
per -- per phase. And, then, obviously, the -- the multi-family is just a single lot right now
and that would come back with that conditional use permit.
Cavener: Thank you.
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Simison: Council, any further questions? Okay. Mr. Borton, are you -- do you have any
questions? Okay.
Borton: No, sir.
Simison: All right. Well, this is a public hearing. I will ask the clerk if anybody has signed
up in advance to provide testimony.
Weatherly: Mr. Mayor, we had eight people signed in, three of which indicated a wish to
participate. The first of which is a representative of the Southern Rim Coalition and that
is Annette Alonso.
Simison: Okay. And I --
Alonso: I'm here. Can you guys hear me?
Simison: Yes, we can.
Alonso: Okay.
Simison: Just ask if you could, please, state your name and address for the record.
Alonso: Yes. This is Annette Alonso. I live at 2204 East Hyperdrive in Meridian. 83642.
1 actually live in the BlackRock Subdivision. So, I am here to represent the Southern Rim
Coalition and if you will forgive me, I'm going to read my notes, because I think it's
important that I get in all of my details.
Simison: Real quick. Representing a group, you will have ten minutes; is that correct?
Alonso: Correct. Yes.
Simison: Okay.
Alonso: Okay. I think that all of us agree that the annexation -- we are asking that be
held to a higher bar and I think the question is is this development good for the City of
Meridian? Can we provide all the necessary services to all the residents? The staff report
points out that developments of eight to 12 units per acre are typically located around a
mixed use or commercial area for employment and convenient to services and jobs and
I don't know that this fits that model. There are no services currently in the area. The
comp plan clearly calls for more open space and amenities and this app not only does
not offer a lot of open space, but has even less than it had when P&Z asked them to go
back and see if they could relocate that and I think it went from 14.66 percent to 12.3
percent. Granted this is across a main arterial way from Discovery Park, however, there
is not going to be any crosswalks and no flashing signs for those children to safely cross
that road to get to the park. So, there are no parks located within the one mile radius of
the Lake Hazel-Locust Grove-Amity-Eagle Road area, nor is there a school for kids to go
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play, so -- in that area. So, if they are going to cross that street how are they going to
cross that street safely? So, I don't -- we don't see how that that park is really going to
be a lot of help as far as open space and we do realize that there is a pool area, but
behind the pool area there really isn't enough space there for the kids to really do much.
The open spaces that are larger are along the Farr Lateral and with that being open, I
don't see how that's going to be safe for children to play -- play with the -- with the open
waterway being there. We would like to see more consolidated open space, possibly
move some of it around the pool or remove an existing home and turn the space into an
open space on the east side of development. Maybe that existing home that's there now,
we know that's not going to be developed until the second phase, we know those
landowners are moving, so maybe that's an area where open space could be and that's
closer to the higher density properties, rather than have it all along their lateral, which is
-- I think a hazard -- a water hazard for the children and I do know that the Meridian city
did state that if there was a water rescue that they would not be able to respond to the
water rescue in time. That was on the -- during the Planning and Zoning meeting that
that letter was written and I don't think the new letter talks about that water rescue at all.
Let's see. Residents need a gathering space for the children where they should have a
safe place to kick a ball or to throw a frisbee and I just don't -- we just don't see where
that is along the waterway. Emergency response times are not up to Meridian's high
standards of service. Granted part of this is within now the five minutes of the -- of the
Fire Department, but we still don't know when that fire station will be built across Lake
Hazel Road. So, we are still -- is this good enough? Are we now going to lower our
standards to say, oh, it's good enough or maybe -- maybe it's not good enough. As far as
schools are concerned it is crisis due to severe overcrowding. West Ada School District
has chosen not to hold a bond election for the time being. Approving this application
lowers the bar for the public education in Meridian. Grossly overcrowded classrooms and
busing students out of their neighborhoods devalues Meridian's quality of life and
devalues Meridian's reputation. Eventually those that can afford it will enroll their children
in private education or move elsewhere. Both of those erodes the voter base that
supports school bonds. Our schools are already nearly at the bottom of the polls
nationally. The proposed schools in this area are not slated until 2024 to 2026. So, the
soonest schools can be built in our area is 2024 and it will be an elementary school. The
high school and middle schools aren't until 2025 and 2026, as long as we get funding
from a bond. So, this development will add approximately another 200 children to the
system. Ninety-five percent of the schools within a five mile radius of this development
are over capacity or capped for enrollment. That's not taking into account the nearly
2,000 homes that are already approved in this area. Where do we propose to put these
children for schooling? With the MDR includes R-4, why push this R-8 and R-15 and R-
40 when our schools are so overcrowded right now? How do we support this? So, I just
-- I just -- you know, as far as the Southern Rim Coalition is concerned, we really think --
we believe this is a nice subdivision. It's beautiful. I think they have done a nice job, other
than the open areas need to be moved a little bit. But right now it's such -- it's a detriment
to us in this area to allow this to be approved at this time and that's all I have.
Simison: All right. Thank you, Annette. Council, do you have any questions? Okay.
Thank you.
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Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Commissioner Borton. Yes.
Borton: Thank you. Annette, you made -- one of your comments you stated that the West
Ada Schools are at the bottom of polls nationally and I'm curious what your citation was
to that claim.
Alonso: Idaho -- Idaho state schools in general.
Borton: Okay. Nothing specific with regards to West Ada?
Alonso: No. Nothing specific. I couldn't find anything on their database.
Borton: Thank you.
Simison: Council, any other questions for Annette? Okay. Thank you very much.
Adrienne, who do we have up next? Mr. Mayor, Christine Herwy.
Simison: Christine, if you are on the line if you can state your name and address for the
record.
Johnson: Mr. Mayor, this is Chris. We -- I don't see her on the line, so if she is if she can
raise her hand. I don't see anyone with that name.
Simison: I do not see anybody raising their hand, so we will just go -- is there anybody
else who's on the Zoom who would like to provide testimony on this project? If you could
do so by raising your hand, which should be a icon down at the middle of your screen if
you are on your computer or star nine if you are on a phone call. Okay. I don't see
anybody wishing to testify and are we missing anything from your perspective, Chris or
Adrienne?
Weatherly: Mr. Mayor, there was just one other person signed up. That was Tara and I
don't see Tara on the line anymore either.
Simison: Okay. Well, with that we will ask the applicant to close up the public hearing.
Clark: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Hethe Clark. 251 East Front Street in Boise. I wanted to
just respond to a couple of the -- the items that we heard from -- from Ms. Alonso. You
know, obviously, this is an application that was kind of unusual in that it -- there was not
a single piece of written public testimony. So, it's -- it's, you know, we appreciate any time
folks come in and want -- and they express concerns and it would be nice to have those
conversations beforehand, but we are -- we are happy to address those comments. First
of all, as has been explained by staff and as -- as Jon Breckon showed, the city's public
services, fire, sewer, water, all of those public services are at the project. It is immediately
across the street from a significant city park and a fire station that as I understand,
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according to current plans, is going to be built likely in the next two to three years.
Hopefully the legislature doesn't do anything to us to slow that down, but for now that's
my understanding. With regard to open space and amenities, it was kind of interesting to
hear those comments. One of the changes that we made to the plan after the last hearing
was that the Planning and Zoning asked us to basically scatter some of the open space
throughout the project. So, we in effect de-consolidated some of the -- the open space,
but to be clear, we did not reduce the amount of open space and so I'm not sure where
that information is coming from. With regard to density, I would just remind everyone that
the density on this project, according to the Comprehensive Plan, this is either medium
density and portions of it are medium high density and so that was the reasoning for the
transition as we set it up was to be able to accommodate the city's planning and this
project in this area was part of the city's recently adopted Comprehensive Plan. So, the
densities are precisely in conformance with what the city has planned for out here. With
regard to density -- or, excuse me, with regard to the ACHD street crossing question,
that's something that we are actively looking at in connection with -- and we will be looking
at as -- as things move further. As you know Lake Hazel is an -- as an arterial. We are
looking at potential options there that could include a flashing beacon in order to get folks
across. As you know, those types of pedestrian improvements require certain warrants
with -- that have to be met in order for ACHD to allow that, but that's certainly something
that we are investigating and pursuing and we will be looking to coordinate that with --
with our neighbors. I'm certain that that's something that the city would like to see, so
that this regional pathway can make it down to the -- to the park as well. And, then, with
that, you know, I -- just, again, with regards to the schools, Meridian is growing, we are
going to feel growing pains. This is going to be coming online over the course of four to
five years. It -- it matches the planning that the city has done, which West Ada School
District is -- is doing its best to keep up with and so I don't see a reason and -- or a basis
to justify turning off all development in this area or anywhere else in the city for that
reason. So, with that happy to answer any follow-up questions that the Council might
have.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor, Mr. Clark, just tell me a little bit more about the Farr Lateral. It
doesn't sound like it's a canal, it's -- it's a lateral and laterals tend to be a little bit smaller
in -- in size and not that deep, but there is no fencing planned for that and is that going to
be future plans of landscape? What's your plan for that?
Clark: Mr. Mayor, Council Member Hoaglun, we have been in contact with Boise Project
about this, had a number of conversations about what we can or cannot do. You are right
that it's not the full blown canal size that you might be picturing, but what we will be
developing is outside of the easement, so adjacent to, and we will be putting our pathway
in that area, because as you may know Boise Project is pretty controlling when it comes
to what can go in within their easement. And, then, those areas around there will be land
-- will be fully landscaped to meet your open space standards.
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Hoaglun: Okay. And, Mr. Mayor, follow up.
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: Yeah. Mr. Clark, so, no -- no plans for fence -- doesn't seem to be a need for
-- for fencing in that particular situation.
Clark: Mr. Mayor, Council Member Hoaglun, because it--we can't be within the easement
you are basically talking about 30 feet between the pathway and -- and the canal, so --
so, that's not the -- the intent right now. Obviously, we will be actively monitoring that sort
of thing, but if you have ever been to -- for example, the -- the Tuscany Subdivision, which
is where I happen to live, they have what I expect will be a similar situation there. There
is no fence, you know, and the -- the pathway is actually immediately adjacent to the
waterway and it's -- and it's been a great amenity for the -- for the development.
Hoaglun: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Mr. Clark.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Perreault.
Perreault: I have a couple of questions for the applicant. Thank you for answering that
question about the fencing. That was one of them. The other question is are you -- are
you planning on -- on putting in any measures that will help keep the use of the amenity
separate between the multi-family and the single family? So, I know you have separate
amenities planned for each part of the project, but is there an expectation that -- that
residents in the multi-family will be using the amenities in the single family area and vice-
versa? Seems like they will be able to access the properties and also the -- I wanted to
ask if you would address a comment that was made by the -- by Annette, who was getting
testimony, regarding what is -- that there is not any mixed use or commercial existing in
the area. If I remember right, I -- I thought I saw on the Comprehensive Plan that there
is expected or there -- there is an anticipated mixed use community planned to the west
and in the pre-application notes that were made. I think there was an encouragement by
staff that you contact the owner of the property to the west and discuss what their plans
were. So, can you share more information on that as well? And I can repeat myself if I
threw too much at you.
Clark: No. I think I kept up. So, I think the first question, Mr. Mayor, Council Member
Perreault, the first question was the fence. I think we are handled on that one. Second
question was the common use of the amenities. So, yes, it's intended to be an integrated
development where folks are able to use the amenities throughout. That would include
the folks in the multi-family. But to be clear, when we come in to do the multi-family there
will be additional amenities that are added at that point. So, we are not going to have any
boundaries, you know, only -- only single family detached get to use this park and only
multi-family get to use another open space. It's going to be an integrated project with
everyone being able to use all of the open space. But there will be additional amenities
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once the -- the multi-family comes online and as I recall I believe that is a condition of
approval in addition, a belt and suspenders on all of this. And, then, with regard to the
comprehensive planning, thank you for mentioning that. I had intended to mention that
as part of my rebuttal piece. So, we do have the comprehensive planning for this part of
the project, which is mixed use, and -- or, excuse me, medium and medium high density
residential. To the west you have a mixed use -- mixed use node that covers the Lake
Hazel and Locust Grove intersection. So, one of the big brown circles, if you look at the
land use map, and, then, off to the east there -- at the intersection of Lake Hazel and
Eagle, I believe there is also planned for commercial over there, so -- and as you know
commercial follows roof tops. So, we expect that that will -- that those things will be
coming online as the rest of this area develops.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor, a follow up?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: Did you -- have you happened to chat with the -- the owner to the west to
discuss if there are any plans for anything in the future -- in the near future?
Clark: Mr. Mayor, Council Member Perreault, we have been in touch with them. I believe
it's Brighton Corporation that has that and, you know, they are planning a pretty significant
development around there that would have a mix of -- a mix of uses and we have -- and
we have been in touch with the current owner as well and the seller to Brighton.
Perreault: Thank you.
Strader: Mr. Mayor, when --
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: When we are done with the applicant I have a couple questions for staff.
Simison: I think -- I would just go ahead and ask -- ask those now.
Strader: Thank you. One question I had just for my own education and so I can
understand, can City Council provide conditions of approval for an applicant to construct
a crosswalk? Is there a precedent for us doing that?
Dodson: Council Woman Strader and Mr. Mayor, Council, I personally do not know if that
is something that Council is able to do. I have a feeling that because it's ACHD's property
that it may not be something that we can simply condition. I think Hethe kind of spoke to
that a little bit about certain warrants that need to be met rather -- before they are going
to allow a new crossing to be put in. I would kind of default to my supervisor Mr. Parsons
on that one. He has a little bit more of the standard knowledge for that, if he's available.
Simison: I will ask Mr. Nary to comment.
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Nary: Thank you, Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council. So, Joe is correct, the -- the
highway district has a long term plan to widen Lake Hazel all the way from the county line
all the way into Boise. So, there are phasing plans along that. That would, then, include
things like islands and crossings and like -- like Mr. Clark stated, whether it be safety
crossings and things like that. So, the highway district is going to dictate that and like he
said, they are based on warrants of what is allowed when based on traffic data. So, I
would not recommend conditioning their development on something they have no control
over.
Strader: Thank you, Mr. Nary. Follow up, Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: So, I am sure it's no surprise to anyone -- one of the things that I'm really
struggling with is the overcrowding in the school district and I don't want to have a
moratorium, but, you know, at some point with the amount of units that we have approved
and no funding source in sight, it feels irresponsible to me to continue approving
applications without some kind of a solution and I have been brainstorming about is there
a way to get the whole community's incentives more aligned and so I had a question for
Mr. Nary. It seems a little bit unorthodox, but would it be possible to start conditioning
applications that they could, you know, actually get their maybe final permitting or
something if a bond is approved? Is that technically legally possible?
Nary: Mr. Mayor, Members of Council, Council Member Strader, same -- same concern I
have. They have no control over that at all. If you have a concern in regards to phasing,
that may be something we could put in development agreements. Council Member
Borton asked that last year of could you tie phasing into a certain time period and -- and
you can. It's a tough one and we had a recent project that was in front of you that was
very apprehensive in tying down to year one or year three or year five of certain
improvements or certain phasing plans. That's certainly -- that's a fair conversation,
especially in an annexation. But to -- to tie a condition to a developer on something they
have absolutely no control over, I would not recommend. I don't think that would be
upheld.
Strader: A follow up, Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: I think that's good feedback and I'm very sympathetic with the argument that it's
not within the developer's control. I just -- I'm trying to find a better solution than just
denying applications and a better solution than a -- than a potential moratorium at some
point. I'm just really struggling with where we draw the line here. So, you are saying
legally that is not possible.
Nary: Yes. I'm saying legally I -- I don't think it's defendable. I don't know that -- I don't
know of any case law that exists today that could tell me absolutely no, but I don't know
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any way a court would be able to support a condition that is completely out of the control
of the other party, especially something as attenuated as a bond election, which is, again,
not even in the school district's control, so --
Strader: Thank you.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: I have another question for the applicant.
Simison: Go ahead.
Perreault: It sounds like that the applicant has agreed to put in a center turn lane for the
section that's running across the front of the property. Is that turn lane going to, then, be
-- also be used as a left turn lane into Discovery Park for vehicles that are heading east?
Clark: So -- Mr. Mayor, Council Member Perreault, so --
Perreault: Excuse me. West. Excuse me. Heading west.
Clark: Yeah. I was going to say -- I was trying to figure that part out. So, if -- if vehicles
are heading west -- so, you're asking if there would be an additional -- if the taper
essentially would extend to the city entry? Is that --
Simison: Mr. Clark, maybe we could get Mr. Barton, who is on the call, to speak to this
issue, because if memory serves me correctly there is -- this -- the entrance we are
referring to goes away at some point in time anyways, which I think that would be good
information for the Council to hear and be aware of that for this consideration. Mr. Barton,
do you remember or know off the top of your head? I see he is unmuted, but we -- we
are not hearing you, Mike, if you are speaking.
Dodson: Mr. Mayor, this is Joe. City staff.
Simison: Okay. If you know, Joe.
Dodson: I don't know specifically about the existing entrance going away. I do know that
in line with Bloomerang Avenue and directly south of that there -- on the master street
map there is a commercial collector planned there. So, if that -- I believe that's what you
are referencing, that eventually that center access will go away and, then, there will be
one on the western boundary of Discovery Park that will connect and line up with this
park, which is what -- sorry -- with this development. What I have heard is that that
Bloomerang and the Discovery -- future Discovery Park intersection will likely be a future
signaled intersection, because it is at the quarter mile mark.
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Simison: And I think that one there that is currently the entrance, either goes to the right-
in, right-out or it goes away entirely. I just don't remember which one.
Dodson: Correct, sir. Yes. I'm also not entirely sure, but I do know that there is a planned
commercial collector on the western boundary of Discovery Park that will line up with the
collector going into this development.
Clark: Mr. Mayor, I would just add to that, the only -- the only thing that I would add to
that is that we are doing roadway improvements and dedications of additional right of way
along Lake Hazel, so that if ACHD determined that there were a warrant, that the -- the
third lane could go in as part of the ACHD approval they did not call for a turn lane into
the park, but we are, again, dedicating right of way, making room for that sort of thing.
So, the -- the ultimate right of way is going to be there, because you have got right of way
on our side and on the city side.
Simison: Mr. Barton had his hand raised. Chris, does he have access to speak? Or
Adrienne.
Barton: Mr. Mayor, Members of Council, can you -- can you hear me?
Simison: Yes.
Barton: Okay. I'm having some technology problems. Apologize about that. So, the
current entrance to Discovery Park is where -- during the construction of phase two will
be closed off, it will be a right-in and right-out only, if not closed all together. So, there will
be a new collector installed -- constructed on the east side of the park property, which
also includes a signalized intersection. So, I think it was our desire that--that pedestrians
would move across on the multi-use pathway that you see in phase four or the sidewalk
connection along Lake Hazel and, then, get to that signalized intersection to a ten foot
wide multi-use pathway and, then, down into the park from there. So, as far as the timing
of all that, that's a little bit up in the air, but the long term plan is pretty specific on how to
get people across the street and safely into the park.
Simison: Thank you, Mike. Council, I'm just going to weigh in for your consideration on
one element, because I have had quite a few conversations about south Meridian and
lack of infrastructure in this area and I -- and -- and the Council -- and the presenter early
on labeled this as an in-fill project. I'm not going to disagree with that assertation, but I
will say that one of the important things from our parks -- with my conversations with our
Parks and Rec director is the pathway connection. Because there are no sidewalks or
road improvements in this area, especially along Lake Hazel, along with Locust Grove
and there will be some on Eagle, but this -- this project is really the connection point for
many of our communities in South Meridian to Discovery Park and I say that in the context
of even with this alignment that we are talking about, the importance of getting the
pathway built earlier in the project, rather than later, will provide a safe connection point
for this in-fill project for the rest of the people that live in south Meridian. So, I know the
applicant has requested not to do that early on, but I think that's an important
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consideration for this area, if we are going to consider this area being open for
development from this perspective, that connection is an important one to make sooner
rather than later. Apparently my dog agrees.
Dodson: Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council, may I make a clarification?
Simison: Yes, Joe.
Dodson: Thank you. I -- on the open space question that came up from Annette from the
South Rim Coalition, the reason the numbers have changed is because at the time of
Planning and Zoning Commission the applicant had added all of the parkways in as
qualified open space and with further discussion with me, there are certain areas that they
are not meeting the one per 35 for the tree requirement in the parkways because of ACHD
drainage beds along the right of way. Now, rather than try to piecemeal that additional
area back into the calculation, the applicant and I discussed just removing it from the
qualified, but it has been added into the overall open space, which is why that number is
actually higher. So, it's 16 percent like I stated and, then, the qualified technically dropped
to 12, but that does not include all of the parkways and most of the parkway is qualifying
throughout the development and would be added to that qualified open space. So, that's
one comment there. And, then, when it comes to large open space, they--they absolutely
did not reduce their open space by swapping that land, they just -- they moved the same
amount of square footage from the open space area in the southwest area along the Farr
Lateral and put that open space more centralized. I believe it's Lot 7, Block 7, on the
preliminary plat and, then, move that buildable lot from that lot back over to the open
space area on the left there. So, if you wanted to clarify that, that the applicant has not
decreased their open space in any way and truly has more than what their qualified open
space calculation shows, but wanted to be as -- as transparent as possible. Thank you.
Simison: Thank you.
Clark: Mr. Mayor, if I could.
Simison: Sorry. They have taken away my ability to see who is speaking. Is this --
Clark: Yeah. Sorry. It's the applicant. It's Hethe.
Simison: Okay. Yes, Hethe.
Clark: Just in -- in response to your comments, like it -- that makes a lot of sense and so
as -- as you were talking we were kind of brainstorming over here. You know, we do want
to see that connection. We are just trying to avoid throw away construction and so, you
know, maybe one -- maybe a compromise position could be that the pathway would be
opened up, it would be graded, put in with -- or maybe an interim surface, maybe it's a
gravel surface for now, and, then, it gets landscaped and paved with the development of
the -- of the particular phase. And, you know, maybe -- maybe that's something that could
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address the -- you know, the larger -- the Council's concerns and still help us avoid some
throw away on that side.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: I would like to speak to that. I -- I would like to see whatever -- if -- if the
Council considers that proposition the applicant just made, I would like to -- it to at least
be ADA accessible at a minimum, but also I'm wondering if it would be possible, based
on how the -- the -- this is phased, to -- to allow the applicant to put the pathway in -- in
some phases and not all four at the outset. So, for example, in phase three, the green
area, I don't know that that path would be used by anyone, because none of the properties
to the north and to the west currently are developed or -- or I guess, then, the applicant
-- I would like to ask the applicant if -- if that really doesn't help them solve the problem.
Simison: While -- while we are waiting for the applicant, the one area that I -- phase four
doesn't make a lot of sense to me to be built for the pathway -- or the pathway component
of phase four until that part is there, because even if you complete it up to the roadway,
you provide the access point out. Again, I don't -- I don't have the maps, I don't know
where the rest of it goes from that standpoint, but I will -- I don't know where the
connection goes into or out of the subdivision to the north.
Clark: Mr. Mayor, Council Member Perreault, so the -- I think that the Mayor makes a
very good point and that was something that I intended to raise before, is the that -- there
will be that access down on Bloomerang that would allow folks to go out interim to the --
the phase four being developed. I think that the -- the issue on the phase three areas,
again, just trying to avoid the throwaway, so we would like to put in an all weather surface.
Council Member Perreault, I would have to investigate what -- whether we could do that
short of a paved pathway, but there will be -- let me -- let me just say that if you look --
and I don't think I have control anymore, but if you look at Brace Street and the connection
on the north -- let's see, Chris, do you have -- yeah. So, if -- the -- the pathway does
come -- or the sidewalks do come down and there would be an access from Brace -- from
the --the connection point near -- near the BlackRock Development and, then, folks would
be able to come down Brace and down Sashay into -- into Bloomerang as well. So, there
-- there are other ADA accessible alternatives through there with the sidewalk
development as it comes in. And just to clarify, so that what -- what I think I'm saying,
Council Member Perreault, is that this -- this portion would be paved and, then, allow you
to come into the street and, then, we would -- we would pave this with the rest of -- with
-- as those lots come online on the backside.
Dodson: Mr. Mayor and Council, this is Joe again.
Simison: Yes, Joe.
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Dodson: I would just like to add that staff does have some concerns with waiting until
certain phases to put this in as well, only because I don't see how we would lose the
construction of the pathway if it's in an easement. That -- that easement would be out of
the, you know, line of development for the multi-family. So, adding that connection should
not be an issue, because it's already going to be in an easement and separated from the
multi-family. So, I just wanted Council to be aware of that. I do understand maybe the
portion to the west and around the western boundary, because that's a later phase,
understood that -- I can understand that being built at a later phase, as well as the interior
portion being built with a later phase, but if we are interested in that connection it's going
to be in an easement along the lateral already. I don't see how we would lose that.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor, question for -- for Joe.
Simison: Yes.
Hoaglun: Were you referring to -- in phase four that -- that easement there where the
multi-family is planned in the future?
Dodson: Yes, sir. Council Member, yes, that is what I'm saying, that is -- that should --
as you can see along the lateral there that would be its own easement. So, the multi-
family development, no matter if it came on first or last, it shouldn't disturb that, because
the pathways are required to be within easements.
Hoaglun: Okay. I understand. And, Mr. Mayor, to follow up with -- with what you were
saying, to make sure I fully understand, we could require this pathway along the green
segment to the north and to the west and, then, as it swings around to the east, go in first
with the first phase one and make it a gravel surface and, then, with phase one, Bloom
-- what was that Bloomerang would -- would be constructed as part of phase one. So,
that pathway around the northeast -- or northwest and south side would be there along
with the phase one street coming out and, then, they could cross over to the park and
that's why, Mr. Mayor, you are saying there is -- there is no need for -- you didn't see a
need for the phase four pathway at this time?
Simison: That -- that was my viewpoint. Yeah. I think so long as you -- if you get people
to the street, then, I don't know that the rest of it gets you anywhere else at this point in
time.
Hoaglun: Okay.
Simison: Because they have got to continue on the south, that doesn't go into the park,
you know, from that perspective.
Parsons: Mr. Mayor?
Hoaglun: Thank you.
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Clark: And just to add to Mr. Mayor's point, you know, there will be streetscape
improvements, sidewalk, all along the -- the front of -- of Lake Hazel to help facilitate that
and to go with Joe's point, there is -- there -- there will be an easement. We are more
than happy -- I mean the -- the reservation of the area for the regional pathway shows on
our pre-plat. There is no intent to -- to -- to in any way interfere with that. The only
question is the timing of the improvements to the pathway and what do they look like on
an interim basis.
Parsons: Yeah. Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Mr. Parsons.
Parsons: Just to -- to elaborate on some of the context here and we will just let the
commission -- remind the commission of kind of what -- what this -- how the city is trying
to process these applications and previously. So, certainly to the east of this project we
have the East Ridge development, which is under constructed -- under construction and
it has a first phase completed. With the development of that project we required all those
streetscapes along Lake Hazel to be installed with phase one. In this particular case I
don't see that as a condition of approval for this project. So, even if the pathway doesn't
go in until phase four, the commission -- or excuse me -- the Council should at least
consider having the streetscape improvements go along Lake Hazel with phase one,
because that would tie into the adjacent subdivision to the east and get some of that
landscaping and some of those pedestrian facilities in place ahead of the rest of the
phases of the development. That would provide an access point to the park in the future
at that signalized intersection. I think you had a good point, Mayor, as well. When you
look at the phasing plan that the applicant's laid out, they are also extending a stub street
that was constructed with the East Ridge development on the east boundary and that will
also tie into Lake Hazel, which will provide that internal connectivity to the adjacent
subdivision. So, I think with phase one we have great pedestrian connectivity from South
Ridge, Sky Mesa, through local streets to get to the park. I think that makes a lot of sense.
To consider that also -- maybe even considering requiring the Lake Hazel improvements
with phase one to get that infrastructure in ahead of any other development on the site.
Thank you.
Simison: Thank you, Bill.
Clark: Mr. Mayor, the -- I spoke with the development team just now and we are in
agreement with doing those Lake Hazel street improvements -- improvements with phase
one.
Simison: Thank you, Hethe. Council, any additional questions for the applicant or staff
at this time? Okay. Then I will sit here and wait --
Cavener: Sorry. I was on mute. I'm sorry.
Simison: Councilman Cavener.
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Cavener: I did have a question for -- for -- for the applicant. Hethe, the city attorney
talked a little bit about limiting the amount of -- of buildings that could be built in a certain
phase or over a -- you know, a certain year. Have you and your client had a chance to
discuss that and do you have an opinion on that one way or another?
Clark: Council Member Cavener, Mr. Mayor, the -- the problem with that -- and I have
been -- I have -- I have seen that in some other projects, but in those cases we have
added a date certain when -- you know, for example, Owyhee High School was coming
online. We know -- you know, we know exactly when it's coming online. Can we hold off
on permits until then and in -- and I -- and I have seen other -- in those instances holding
off, because you knew exactly what you are dealing with. In this case there is no such
date certain. In the meantime, we know that -- that plans are in place for these -- for
additional capacity to open up. Meridian's growing, it's going to push the capacity of these
schools, and that's -- that is the -- the nature of a successful -- successful community.
Any -- you know, the problem I have with that, Council Member Cavener, is just that any
-- any deadline you put on it is going to be, A, arbitrary and, B, beyond our control and so
that's why I just -- I don't feel like that's something that I can commit to.
Nary: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Mr. Nary.
Nary: Yeah. Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council, Council Member Perreault has sent an
e-mail that was sent to her to the city clerk from Ms. Alonso, but this is the concern of
having these online is people sending in things in the middle of a public hearing. Ms.
Alonso has indicated, so you should be aware, because it's part of the record, it says we
can access the easement on the southwest side of BlackRock Sub to the green phase
three area. So, I just wanted you to be aware of that she sent that to Council Member
Perreault, who properly sent it to the clerk to make sure it was part of the record. I just
want to make sure you all heard it.
Simison: Yeah. And thank you, Bill. That -- that's what I thought was the case, but I -- I
couldn't verify that anywhere in --
Nary: Yeah.
Simison: -- looking at maps.
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: If there is no additional discussion, I move we close the public hearing on Item
6-D, H-2020-0009.
Hoaglun: Second.
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Simison: I have a motion and a second to close the public hearing. Is there any
discussion on the motion? If not, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay.
Public hearing is closed.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: I would be happy to kick off the discussion.
Simison: The floor is yours.
Strader: I, unfortunately, do not feel good about approving this application tonight and I
am saddened that I am in that place. I think the transitions between density and this
project are good. If the Council approves it, I would urge everyone to condition it on the
pathway and the frontage. Just where I'm at, we have a school district and particularly in
this area of our city that is incredibly overcrowded. We have already approved at least
hundreds of units that are going to be adding to the population there. There is no funding
source that West Ada has identified that they want to put forward anymore to expand and
build new schools and I'm very sympathetic with the applicant and I do not believe this is
a truly in-fill project. I believe there are shades of in-fill, if you will, and this is at the
outskirts of Meridian and because of the overcrowding in the school district I -- I don't
think it's a responsible thing to do to continue adding students when we are so
dramatically overcrowded and I feel bad that that's where I'm at, but I think at this point
it's irresponsible to add fuel to the fire of what's going on in West Ada and they can't keep
up with us and I just -- that's the reality that I'm seeing. So, that's my opinion.
Simison: Thank you, Council Woman Strader.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: I understand Council Woman Strader's concerns and this is a struggle every
time that we have this situation, which is not -- which is in nearly every area of Meridian,
but this area is very specifically being hit exceptionally hard and I wonder if it wouldn't be
wise for us as a city at some point to identify specific areas where we are going to be
more cautious, I guess, about -- about new development and that -- if that is a
conversation for another time, then, let me know that. Obviously, we are not going to
discuss it specifically right now, but it begs the question of are there -- are there school
boundaries, whether it's Sienna or Hillsdale or certain -- certain elementary schools and
maybe specifically Victory Middle where we have to have a discussion about those land
use applications differently from others in the city. So, just wanted to throw that out there.
It's not for this application, but I think it is something that -- I think we are going to continue
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to struggle with this scenario unless the city takes -- takes our approach on it one step
further. So, as far as this application goes, I feel like the applicant has done an excellent
job of presenting -- addressing concerns by staff and addressing concerns by the
Commission and I appreciate that they have had answers for everything that we have
asked of them this evening. That doesn't always happen. So, thank you and kudos to
them for doing a great job with their presentation.
Simison: Thank you.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: Yeah. Just -- I think Council Woman Perreault had touched on something that
I think that's important for us to be looking into here in the future, whether it's us as a
Council meeting with the school board again or you, Mr. Mayor, meeting with school
officials to find out with the delay in -- in the bond issue what does that mean, what does
that do, what pressures does that put on. I think that's important information for -- as we
look at future developments and what the impacts are and where they are, I think that
would be good information. For this one in particular, it's -- it's -- it's -- it's well done, it
meets everything that we have asked for in our Comprehensive Plan and the -- the
developer is -- is doing things that have been requested that makes it a quality
development. It will have an impact. Those students when they get there, if schools don't
come online when people think, there -- there may be busing to other schools. And,
unfortunately, I have a long history here, having grown up in Meridian, that has happened
for a long time. It's -- it's not a new phenomenon. It's probably more in a wider area,
because we are -- our footprint is much bigger, but as I mentioned before in a hearing,
when my son was going to middle school and was going to be shipped off to Eagle Middle
School and we live right here off of Ustick Road, you know, it's one of those things you
have to deal with it. There has never been -- schools have never come in advance of the
growth. It's always been after. It's just like the comment that the commercial follows the
roof tops. Unfortunately, it's -- it's the same with our-- with our schools and I wish it wasn't
that way, but like Council Woman Strader, gee, is there something we can do to figure
this out and sometimes it's just -- it's just not there and we just have to try to live with it to
the best of our ability, but at the same time I think if we -- we can get some feedback now
with what we know for this coming year on the bond issue, that will help us down the road
as we look at some other applications, but I'm good with this -- this -- this application,
probably with doing a gravel pathway in -- in phase one on that phase two portion.
Simison: Okay. Yeah. I'm not going to -- I am going to tie this a little bit back to our
conversation we had at the 4:30 and I'm not going to say that there is general consensus
on whether or not this is a priority growth area for our city or not, but I think -- I think that
the questions that are raised are -- are very valid and if Council doesn't want to grow in
areas because of school issues, we should let that be known as -- and not -- and take our
-- these areas out of priority growth areas from staff's perspective. At least throw that in
for food for thought. I don't have a vote and I will say that probably on every application
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1 ever get to speak on from the standpoint, but I personally have struggled with this one,
the application -- in terms of what it offers and how it's doing it, but struggling with the
overall timing for this with the great unknowns. And, quite frankly, you know, I don't think
that we are going to get anything more from the school district with conversations, in my
opinion humbly, begging to redraw the boundaries for the district wide to help alleviate
some of the overarching overcrowding issues in south Meridian, but I don't know that they
are willing to take that step as the body. So, I think that that does go back to Councilman
Hoaglun's comments that, you know, people should just be cognizant that if these are
approved they could be potentially bused to other areas and I think that in this case that's
not a bad component, because there are no elementary schools within a walking district
-- or walking boundary to the school. So, the people in this subdivision are going to be
more than likely bused to any school that they go to. Would we like it to be the closest
one? You bet. Would their parents like it? I'm sure they would. But that's probably not
the reality. It's not -- it's not the same situation. So, you know, that's just food -- food for
thought and my perspective, but it's -- it's got the pluses and minuses being on the fringe
of our community. Yes, they -- or it's a five minute fire response time, that's stages one,
two and three do not on that perspective and stage four is the one that will be built last.
You know, I could talk further about my viewpoint on Discovery Park and why at least from
my perspective I'm not having that move forward right now from our Parks and Rec for
phase two, because there is not adequate infrastructure in south Meridian for roads or
otherwise, but this project helps bring some of that infrastructure that we need in order
for -- to get people safely to that. So, plus and minus all around. You want to do three
and three, I will be happy to weigh in and do a vote, but I don't know how I will go. So,
love to hear your comments further.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: I thank you for -- for sharing that. I think you made some really great points
and I -- the -- the concern for me is that, you know, we are always trying to balance the
big picture with the individual application and it's hard for me to say to any applicant, this
applicant or another applicant, that we -- that we would deny their application for this one
factor and not make it clear to all of the public that if -- if this one factor is -- is a primary
issue for us, that we would deny any application that did not -- I mean I think we have to
make it really -- we have to make it fair, we have to communicate to the public that we are
no longer considering applications in a certain district or a certain area because --
because of the schools and -- and I just -- it's -- I'm having a hard time, I guess, justifying
having this response to this applicant when we approved other applications that -- that
also would -- would create additional overcrowding. I'm struggling with that and it doesn't
have to do with this application specifically, it's just -- I feel like the city needs -- or could
do a better job of communicating to our public overall that if an application comes in this
district that we are going to have to very -- we are going to have to take the school district
crowding -- overcrowding as a very serious component to the decision. I hope I'm -- I'm
clearly explaining myself.
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Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: I -- I really appreciate that comment. It feels like this has come up -- at least for
me as one of the driving issues. In most of applications you have looked at I think for me
the -- the new piece of information that I'm kind of putting into my decision making process
is that they are not moving forward with the new bond to build additional schools and, you
know, I would welcome a future meeting to talk about that very topic, because I -- my fear
is that the number of units already being delivered far overwhelms the capacity and I am
struggling to understand where students could even be bused to from a macro level
perspective. So, I would love to have that conversation personally in the future. I just --
I need to draw a line in the sand and it's -- it's clear to me that at this point it's irresponsible
to approve additional applications on the outskirts of our impact area with this level of
overcrowding. That's where I'm at.
Cavener: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: A couple of thoughts. I -- I appreciate the good commentary tonight and I think
some of you are wrestling with the same challenges that I wrestled with when I -- I get
really apprehensive about priority growth through, quote, unquote, priority growth areas
and what that means for areas that might not fall within that category. Each application
we should be vetting on its -- on its own merits and the value that it brings to the
community, the quality of product and how it serves our citizens. I think like all of us we
are always concerned about how an application is going to impact something we don't
have any control over and that being the school district and Council Member Hoaglun hit
the -- hit the nail on the head. I was that student. I just lived in the same house and I
went to three different elementary schools and was bused six miles away from my home
because that's where the capacity was. So, that's -- that's part of our school district's
DNA and while it sometimes can be inconvenient for people who are moving in new to a
neighborhood, I think that's -- that's okay to set the expectation and the Mayor is spot on,
the school district has a great mechanism to solve this and redrawing the boundaries. As
I recall, the school year began with the district having capacity for I believe a thousand
more students than -- than what they had in the school. So, while we see overcrowding
being impacted specifically in the south side, as the district they have got capacity for
students, it's just a matter of allocating them the appropriate way. When I look at this
application on its own merits, I -- you look at the total number of students and for me the
phasing plan was always the critical piece, because if we are going to dump this many
students right away, I think that's really really challenging. When you look at the phasing
plan over four or five years, you are looking at it as 30, 40, maybe 50 students to be added
between three schools a year and at least with the schools right now that's presented,
most of those schools can handle that amount of students. So, generally I'm supportive
of the application. I think like many of you I went back and forth about the right elements
of the application, how it's going to impact our southside residents, but, honestly, I think
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we all can agree this is a -- this is a high quality development. This is something that is,
you know, many of our citizens are going to be proud to call home. I love the -- you know
-- and I sometimes am a little challenging about multi-family, but I really like the way that
this is all built together to build a strong community. It's a place that I would be proud to
call home and, like I said, overall I'm supportive of the application.
Bernt: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Bernt.
Bernt: I haven't spoken a lot tonight and I wanted to listen and to see what my -- my
fellow Council Members' opinions were. I -- if I'm remembering correctly, this was the --
this -- this application was presented to Planning and Zoning the first night that we did
virtual meetings and so I was online watching just to make sure that the virtual meeting
went okay. It did. It went well. But it's no -- it's no coincidence that Planning and Zoning
Commission had the same issues and topic discussions that we are -- that we are
discussing this evening. For good reason, too. I mean this -- this subdivision checks all
the boxes. It's -- it's well done. It's well planned. It truly boils down to a couple of issues
that I deem to be important as well. Schools overcrowding. I get that. I share the
sentiments with -- with Councilman Cavener in regard to this. The school district -- you
know, I don't -- I -- they know what they need to do, they just need to do it, and I don't
know if it's -- I don't know if a future meeting with them will do anything about that, to be
completely honest with you, but I have a lot of respect for -- for the trustees. They are --
they are all friends and they do a great job and I know and I have great faith in their -- in
their decision making processes. They have some big decisions to make going forward.
And so I -- I have waffled all evening long. The Mayor made some excellent points.
Council Woman Strader's made some excellent points. Everyone -- everyone's made
some -- some great points that have helped in this -- in this decision making process. I
think I stand in favor of this -- of this subdivision of this project as -- as of right now, so --
but I appreciate the discussion. It was respectful and it was well done.
Hoaglun: And Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: If I might kind of bolster your argument about our -- from our work session, you
are -- what you say about our areas of growth that are priorities, we need to let people
know -- and I think other Council Members, you know, echo that point, that, you know, we
have got to give them a heads up. We have got to -- they are -- they are trying to plan
ahead and they look to us, so we have to make sure we are very clear about where we
are going and to that point I think that's why south Meridian is developing like it is as
quickly as is. I mean signs are -- have been there for several years with the annexations
that the city has done, the building -- building a regional park. We are planning a fire
station. We encouraged the YMCA to build in south Meridian. Those were all things --
Eagle Road's being widened. Those were all things that were done in the past that sent
signals to them to say, hey, this is a priority area. This is where we are going. So, now
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that we are dealing with this dilemma and with the schools, I think it's incumbent -- and
you -- you told us earlier let me know -- we need to speak now and let people know is it
going to be this area, is it this area, so while it's kind of independent of this particular
decision right now, I think those are good words. We are really going to have to look at
that map again and say, okay, are we really going to grow here and make sure people
understand where our priorities will be. So, we just -- we just can't send out signals that,
oh, we are doing this and, then, you know, a few months later we -- we change our mind,
that -- that's tough on everybody involved, so --
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: Just one piece of information that I -- that I think would be helpful, that I am --
that I am not totally understanding. I think I heard some good data for Mr. Cavener, but I
just don't feel like we have a good grip on what the picture looks like for the whole district.
Like I don't feel like we have a good grip on the capacity that they have. I think for the
number of developments that we have approved to date that are entitled, it looks like we
will double their available capacity and I don't understand the phasing of that. I do know
that these schools are really overcrowded and that's kind of why I -- you know, I'm -- I'm
struggling with it, too. If I felt like, hey, these kids could be bused some where and I knew
where they were going to be bused to and that there was a plan for that and that there
was capacity, I think I could get on board with approving this application knowing that all
the people buying these houses are going to know that and their kids are going to be
bused, but I don't feel like I have that information and if I had that I might -- I might feel
differently.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: I keep hoping that I will hear developers say that they had a lengthy
conversation with the school district and they had all the answers when they come to
present before us, but it's not happening, but perhaps our planning staff could encourage
them to do so -- could encourage them to have those conversations and maybe they
already do, I don't know, but my hope is that since we cannot require the school district
to take any course of action, that the community would -- would encourage them to do
that and I know they do get a lot of public comment from individual parents about specific
schools, but I'm also hoping that at some point the development community will come
along and also encourage the district to be making these decisions, because it is affecting
them as well and so any of the -- oh, Iooky there. Any of the developers that are listening
please don't hesitate to call the district and share what you are hearing from us about the
concerns we are having with approving these projects.
Simison: So, just kind of not related to this application, but maybe it gets us to a point in
time where at least we can go on record. We could do a letter to the district asking them
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to, please, review boundaries district wide to open up capacity in the areas that will be
our high growth areas to allow for -- to make sure they are maximizing their spaces and
allow for these issues to be addressed since -- you know, it's something that we could
consider doing. You can take that offline for a different conversation, but that is that. And
while I'm reading the tea leaves, if I were to be put in a position to vote this project up or
down, it -- my -- it would be contingent upon the pathway connections being completed in
phase one completely, except for the area that would be in phase four. I think, you know,
if we are going to -- if we value the connections that this will make to the rest of the
projects, you know, I -- you know, completing the pathway on the edge of development in
the first phase is just a throw away cost and I actually view a gravel pathway being built
in phase one more of a throwaway cost than the other stuff, but it at least provides
connection to other -- others easily that would meet the standards and quality that we
would expect. But that's only if you need my vote. If you don't need my vote feel free to
do whatever you would like.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: So, then, I would like to make a motion to close -- did we already close the
public hearing? Yes. Oh, my goodness. We have been talking so long I don't even
remember if we did. Good grief.
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: So, I have had a few technical difficulties to say the least here, so bear with me.
I'm now down to the cell phone. But I have tracked the discussion and to cut to the chase,
it's a project that I'm supportive of. I have walked through from the comp plan to the UDC
to how this plan -- this project meets the elements and the direction that we provided to
the community to what should go here and I thought that the fire service reconciling made
sense. It was good to hear. I thought the transitions, plus the diversity within the project,
and the phasing all made good sense as well. I think the Mayor's suggestion with regards
to the pathway is the best amongst the options to have phase one, two, and three, the
pathway for those three phases to be completed within phase one and to -- and including
the -- the applicant's commitment with regards to the -- to the pedestrian connection on
Lake Hazel -- Lake Hazel improvements as well. I thought that was good to hear. I think
the conversation with regards to the school district is much larger. It's -- we have been
having it for decades. It's just -- it's systematic of the manner in which we fund school
construction in the state of Idaho. We will -- we will chicken and egg that conversation for
a long time. It's a real one, but I think it's an unfortunate structural flaw on how we fund
our public school buildings. So, I -- I'm supportive of it. I think it hits -- hits all the right
points to be going forward.
Cavener: Mr. Mayor?
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Simison: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: A question maybe for Council or Council Member Strader. I got a good sense
about where I think this is likely going to go, but I'm also most supportive of unanimous
decisions by our Council. I don't know if the Council would support a continuance for a
week to allow questions from Council Member Strader to be at least sent to the district to
give them an opportunity to respond. I just want to make sure that we are doing
everything we can so that each Council Member has all the information available to them
to render a decision.
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: I don't think it's necessary. I love to have unanimous decisions, too, but I don't
mind sticking up for the decision that I have made. I believe it's the right decision. If I
see information in future applications that shows that the school district has enough
capacity for a pro-rated absorption of the units that we have already approved and I know
that, you know, students can be bused somewhere without dramatic overcrowding, I
probably will make a different decision, but the information that I have on the applications
that we have approved ourselves and the overcrowding in this district, it is a logical
conclusion that these schools will be incredibly overcrowded. I would love to talk about
that letter, I think that would be great, and I like this project. So, I feel sad that that's the
place that I'm at. Our developers have united with our community to crush the curve and
do things about COVID-19. 1 -- I think that our schools overcrowding has reached a level
that we actually need a communitywide solution and I hope to see that.
Hoaglun: So, Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: So, I will take a stab at this. After considering all staff, applicant, and public
testimony, I move that we approve H-2020-0009 as presented in the staff report for the
hearing date of April 28th, 2020, with the modification that the pathway that was to be
planned in all -- in phase one, two, and three be included in phase one and that will
exclude the phase four pathway from being done in -- in phase one and that the Lake
Hazel sidewalk and any landscaping improvements that are typically required by the city
and ACHD would also be put in in phase one for this project.
Bernt: Second.
Simison: I have a motion and a second. Is there any discussion on the motion?
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
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Borton: Does the motion also include keeping the Farr Lateral open?
Hoaglun: Oh, yes, Councilman Borton. Mr. Mayor. Yes, we would keep the Farr Lateral
open. Thank you.
Simison: Does second agree?
Bernt: Second does agree. Hundred percent.
Simison: Okay. Is there any further discussion on the motion? If not, clerk will call the
roll.
Roll call: Bernt, yea; Borton, yea; Cavener, yea; Hoaglun, yea; Strader, nay; Perreault,
yea.
Simison: Motion passes.
MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. ONE NAY.
Simison: Thank you to the applicant and Annette for their testimony. I'm going to ask
Council would you like to take a ten minute break at this point in time and reconvene at
-- a 13 minute break, reconvene at 8:40?
(Recess: 8:27 p.m. to 8:41 p.m.)
E. Public Hearing Continued from April 21, 2020 for Lupine Cove
(H-2019-0133) by Penelope Constantikes, Riley Planning
Services, Located at 4000 N. McDermott Rd.
1 . Request: Annexation of 7.09 acres of land with an R-8 zoning
district; and,
2. Request: Preliminary plat consisting of 28 building lots, 7
common lots and 2 other (common driveway) lots on 7 acres
of land in the R-8 zoning district.
Simison: I will call this meeting back to order and with that we will move on to Item 6-E,
a public hearing continued from April 21 st, 2020, for Lupine Cove. H-2019-0133. I will
turn this over to staff for comments.
Parsons: Thank you, Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council. Before I get into my
presentation this evening I wanted to at least just share some information with the Council
on this particular application. As you are probably aware, you see that both staff and the
Planning and Zoning Commission have recommended denial of this specific application.
After the Planning and Zoning Commission, the applicant contacted staff and made some
revisions to the plat based on some of the discussion that occurred at the Planning and
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Zoning Commission. I would let the Council know that the Commission did not
recommend the applicant revise the plat prior to the City Council meeting, so staff went
ahead and prepared some findings based -- or, excuse me, some recommendations
based on what transpired at the hearing and we came forward with their recommendation
for denial based on the original application submittal. Last week we had determined that
the applicant failed to post the site and we could not open it up to hear this information
and so this project was continued to tonight's hearing, so that the applicant could actually
request this project to be remanded back to P&Z, so that they can have Commission act
on the revised -- have staff revise the staff report and have the Commission forward on a
-- hopefully a positive recommendation of approval, rather than the denial that's before
you this evening. So, I wanted to pose to the Council tonight whether or not they wanted
me to at least present the project as presented and as heard by the Commission or was
it the Council's desire to have the applicant speak on behalf of the remand and determine
whether or not they -- the Council would want to remand back to P&Z without having to
hear this application this evening. I would caution the Council on remanding this back to
P&Z for a couple of reasons. One, as the Council is aware, we do establish fees for
particular applications. Our recommendation and our analysis is based on the product
that's presented to staff. The fees that we collect for that work is put into our staff report,
put into noticing the project and move forward to the public hearing. What I have seen
over the last year or so is applicants meet with staff to give comments on how to make
the project better. Sometimes they take those comments and change the plat and
sometimes they don't. Staff goes through the project and, then, the Commission -- it gets
to the Commission and the Commission may not -- may side with staff, they may not, and,
then, they want to take their chances with Council, because they are the decision making
body on -- on these types of applications and so what happens is people are trying to
circumvent the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation or they are wanting
to go back and get it remanded back and have Commission take action on the application
without paying another application fee and so in this particular case the applicant has paid
over 5,000 dollars in application fees to bring this project before you this evening, although
it's not the recommendation that they wanted to get from staff or the Planning and Zoning
Commission. So, again, they are asking that you remand it back to P&Z with some
renoticing fees of 183 dollars. If it is remanded back, then, staff does not collect additional
fees, we have to prepare a new staff report and, then, go forward with new public hearings
based on that 183 dollar fee. But I just wanted to give you some of that context as you
take this in -- under consideration and I'm looking for your direction as to whether or not
you want me to proceed with tonight's hearing or have you take action on the applicant's
request to remand this back to P&Z. With that I will stand for any questions.
Bernt: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Mr. Bernt.
Bernt: Mr. Parsons, did you say that this was a substantially different project from -- from
what was originally presented to P&Z?
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Parsons: It is. Yeah. Absolutely. The revised plat has taken into account repositioned
open space -- I don't want to go in too much of the details, because, again, we haven't
analyzed it, but, yes, based on some of those discussions the applicant has made those
revisions and neither the Commission, nor staff has analyzed the proposed changes.
Simison: Thanks. So, Mr. Nary, are there any concerns from you or what should the
Council be aware of from a process standpoint?
Nary: Mr. Mayor, Members of Council, I mean I -- I have had this conversation with Bill
as well and, obviously, we should see what the applicant's position is, but it is concerning
when -- when -- when you -- when a project gets remanded, when they have been denied
by staff, denied by Planning and Zoning, they, then, redraw it completely and, then, ship
it back to Planning and Zoning and that puts a lot of burden on the Planning staff without
any fees being collected on behalf of the city for the additional work and time that's being
put in. So, I -- one suggestion I had made last week in this conversation was that we
should consider in the future if there is a remand that there be additional fees attached to
it for this very reason, because it can get very time consuming for that. Again, these are
not minor changes. As Bill stated, it wasn't something that was requested by P&Z, which
you have seen on occasion where they have --they have made direction on what changes
need to be before it gets to you. They didn't do that here. So, it really is your call. But I
mean I think they will at least want to raise the point to that the city is really the one
expending the time and effort and cost of reanalyzing this, because the applicant wants
to change their project now after it's been denied at staff and denied at P&Z and there is
a cost to that and that's what you should be aware of.
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: To that point, if it's re -- it could be remanded back and staff expands the time to
do the analysis or if the application gets denied, it can, then, get refiled after a time period
and the staff is still subject to expending hours reviewing what the new filing might be.
Nary: But in that scenario, Council Member Borton, they are paying the fees for that. In
this case they would not.
Borton: I -- Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: I didn't -- I didn't have -- to weigh in the equities I didn't have a concern in -- in
contemplating remanding this one. I can't recall -- it's pretty rare when this scenario
occurs. It seems relatively unique. I don't think we have been caught missing fees too
often. If it's a couple times a year that wouldn't surprise me. The fact that we returned
over three million dollars back from the development services fund, I'm not as concerned
that missing recapturing those fees is really problematic. It just seems -- sorry, it seems
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a bit silly to proceed on the application that the applicant doesn't know what to do, to go
through the mechanics of perhaps denying it and that doesn't really accomplish anything.
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: Actually, I do have a concern. I feel like we have -- you know, we have done this
on a couple of other things, like the daycare, and I think every time that we are waiving
the customary fees that we are usually charging we really are running the risk of, you
know, not recouping staff time, et cetera, for working on these applications and -- I mean
it's -- it's the developer's decision to move forward with what is, essentially, a completely
new project. I -- my preference would be to deny it and have them start the process --
unless it adds a -- a different time frame component to the process, I think that's the piece
I would like to understand.
Simison: You know, just -- just from my perspective, I would suggest we separate -- not
to worry about the cost at this point in time, just to focus on whether or not you want to
move this project forward or not. We can have a separate conversation about whether or
not a remand fee is ever appropriate. But which project would you like to hear or not hear
right now I think is the question.
Bernt: Mr. Mayor?
Borton: Mr. Mayor? Oh, go ahead.
Bernt: I -- I think what we should do is remand it back to Planning and Zoning, give them
an opportunity to look at it and deliberate on it, contemplate it, and, then, have them
recommend something to us in the future. I think having a discussion at a workshop or,
you know, at a future City Council meeting in regard to a remand fee certainly like -- like
this is appropriate. I don't think it happens very often, like Mr. Borton said, so -- but I do
believe it is a conversation worth having. So, I would recommend -- if it's what the
applicant is wanting, I believe that we should remand it back and have them -- and have
P&Z take a look at it.
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: The question of timing and it goes back to Mr. Nary. I think if you have an
annexation application that's denied, aren't they prevented from reapplying for a period
of time?
Nary: Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council, yes. The process is a year unless it's
substantially different. So, if it's substantially different they can reapply next week.
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Borton: Okay. Got it.
Strader: So, Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: I guess I would be concerned -- very concerned about a time frame like that.
So, if we could -- if remanded -- as long as it goes through the same process of review,
because it's starting over, basically, with a new approach -- I just want to make sure that's
-- and I don't know the details, but I just want to make sure we are not like skipping a
piece of the process that we wouldn't normally do.
Nary: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Mr. Nary.
Nary: Mr. Mayor, Members of Council -- and Bill Parsons would probably be more
accurate on this than me. I think the only parts you would be missing in this -- in a remand,
there would be no neighborhood meeting. So, it would get reset for a new hearing. That
would get noticed -- published notice, signs, and postcards. So, that level of notice will
be done. The pre-application piece of the neighborhood meeting would not need to be
done again.
Bernt: That makes a difference.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: Yeah. It looks like from the staff notes that when this came before the
Commission there was nobody in opposition and there was no written testimony
submitted. So, I have less heartburn about -- about -- about that, since it wasn't done the
first time, and if it's -- if it's a redo -- and if they didn't care the first time are they going to
care the second time.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: In the letter that the applicant sent that was a response to the staff report, the
most recent response they sent a few days ago, they stated that they were happy that the
Commission made the recommendations that they made and they thought that this
second project was superior to the first one -- or I shouldn't say second project. The
revised -- the revised elements were superior to the original elements in the -- in the plat
and the overall site plan and that they were appreciative of the comments that were made
and they are -- they are happy that the Commission requested those things. So, I don't
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know -- I thought I heard Councilman Borton say something along the lines of maybe the
applicant isn't happy with -- with the application, wouldn't want to proceed. Maybe I
misunderstood him. But they indicated in their letter to us that they were happy with the
requested changes. They did make them and that letter describes the requested changes
that they made -- change -- changes requested by the Commission and at least from
reading that letter I feel like they appropriately and thoroughly responded to all of the
issues that the Commission had brought up. So, as I was reading through the project file
I felt comfortable that I could make a decision on it this evening, but I don't know the other
Council Members thoughts on that.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: If I could ask Bill Parsons to weigh in. I think you had something in your staff
report about what the applicant has asked that -- that it be remanded back to the
Commission; is that correct?
Parsons: Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council, well, yes, I had a -- I had a motion if you
wanted it to go back to -- to P&Z, if that was the desire of the Council, but I want to make
it clear to Council Woman Perreault that, you know, the recommendation that came from
staff and Planning and Zoning Commission, there are no conditions of approval in this
staff report. It's -- even if Council wanted to approve the revised plans it would have to
be continued for staff to bring back any conditions of approval for you to even submit the
revised plan. So, at this point in time we are going off of what we were asked to do from
the Planning and Zoning Commission was to bring forward a recommendation for denial,
which means there are no conditions of approval. There is nothing -- even though the
applicant's shared their desire to change the project based on the deliberation and
discussion at the hearing, it was no -- the Commission did not recommend the applicant
revise the plan prior to City Council hearing and staff to update the staff report based on
the revisions of those plans and that's why when she and I had communications I said
you have two options, you either request a remand back to Planning and Zoning
Commission or you go forward, have the Council deny your application, and you come
forward with a new application based on what Mr. Nary had testified earlier to that it was
a substantial difference from the previous plat and she could do that next week and, then,
pay all new fees and start it all over again. Either way she needs to start it all over again
and just determine -- just -- what I'm asking of the Council is if that's your desire this
evening to do that, you have that ability to do that, but I just wanted to bring it to your
attention that there is a cost of doing that. We have to start over. She has to pay 183
dollars. Sorry, Mr. Mayor, about bringing up the dollar amount, but there is a fee
associated with that and we start the process over and we do a strikeout-underline in the
staff report and analyze the plot -- plat just like any other project. So, it is a redo. Either
way it's -- it's starting over from scratch. And as Mr. Nary alluded to, there is no
requirement for a new neighborhood meeting and, Councilman Hoaglun, you are correct,
there was no one that testified in opposition. I looked at the public record before the
hearing tonight there are no public comments. So, I mean it was -- they are out -- for all
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intents and purposes they are out on the fringe with this particular development and that's
why some of the things that I brought up in the staff report and some of the things that we
shared with the applicant was why we had come forward with the recommendation for
denial. But, again, I don't want to go into all the semantics. What's on -- what's on --
what's before you right now is whether or not you want to move forward with the denial
this evening or remand it back to P&Z.
Simison: Mr. Nary, do we have to open the public hearing or take public testimony for us
to entertain a motion from Council to remand back in P&Z right now?
Nary: Mr. Mayor, yes, you would have to open the public hearing and at least make sure
that applicant puts on the record that that is their request.
Simison: Okay.
Bernt: Excuse me.
Simison: So, Council, would you like me to open the public hearing, have staff bypass
their description of the project, and go directly to the applicant? Okay. Then with that
open the public hearing continued from April 21 st, 2020, for Lupine Cove, H-2019-0133
and we will ask the applicant to please comment.
Constantikes: Mr. Chair -- excuse me. Mayor and Council Members, Penelope
Constantikes. I'm representing the developer of Lupine Cove Subdivision and we would
like to be remanded back and have another conversation with Planning and Zoning
Commission. Like the Council Woman mentioned, we feel that a lot of really positive
changes occurred as a result of P&Z Commission on this and I think we have a better
project than we started with and I don't know that it's been substantially changed. I might
bicker a little bit with Mr. Parsons on that, but the applicant would -- would be happy to go
back to Planning and Zoning Commission, we would be happy to pay the renoticing fee
and I would be happy to answer any questions you have.
Simison: Thank you, Penelope. So, with that, Council, do you have any questions or do
we have any motions on this topic?
Bernt: Is there -- Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Bernt.
Bernt: Is there a specific date you would -- that this would -- this can be remanded back
to Planning and Zoning?
Nary: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Mr. Nary.
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Nary: Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council, Council Member Bernt, I would just -- I would
just direct a remand if that's your desire. They will have to figure out on the schedule
where it fits and, then, do all the proper noticing after that. So, picking a date certain here
isn't necessary.
Cavener: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Mr. Cavener.
Cavener: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I think Bill said he had a proposed -- proposed
continuance language or remand language. Did I hear that correct, Bill? And, if so, would
you be willing to share that.
Nary: I think you meant Bill Parsons; right?
Cavener: Yeah. I meant Bill Parsons. Thank you, Mr. Nary.
Parsons: Yes. Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council, I did. As part of your hearing outline
I did -- under possible motions I did have remand back to P&Z language that said -- I
picked June 18th for the purposes of the Commission to review the revised plan, staff to
update the staff report and review the revised plans and that the applicant pay the
renoticing fee, so --
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Mr. Borton.
Borton: Is there more discussion or are you --
Simison: The only other question I was going to ask Mr. Nary is do we need to ask -- take
any public comments, since the public hearing is open on this topic?
Nary: Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council, you don't need to take other public comment
if your desire is to remand, unless somebody has a concern about remanding it. I guess
you could check with the -- if anybody's signed up.
Simison: Asked the clerk if anyone signed up. I only see one person who is not city staff
who is potentially on this meeting at this point in time.
Weatherly: Mr. Mayor, no one signed up.
Simison: Okay. Then with that I would be happy to entertain any motions from Council
to close the public hearing and motion beyond that afterwards.
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
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Simison: Mr. Borton.
Borton: Move we close the public hearing on Item 4-G, Lupine Cove, H-2019-0133.
Bernt: Second.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to close the public hearing. Is there any
discussion on the motion? If not, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay.
The ayes have it.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Mr. Borton.
Borton: As requested by the applicant, I move that we remand file number H-2019-0133
back to Planning and Zoning Commission and to be heard on the June 18th, 2020, P&Z
Commission meeting for the reasons to allow the Commission to review the revisions to
the plans as proposed by the applicant and as part of that remain the applicant shall pay
the notice fee of 183 dollars.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor, I will second.
Simison: Motion and second. Is there discussion on the motion? If not, all those in favor
signify by saying aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have it. Thank you very much.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
F. COVID-19 Update & City Hall Reopening Plan
Simison: With that we will move into Item 6-F, COVID-19 update and City Hall reopening
plan, and I'm going to turn this over to -- I guess Chief Niemeyer.
Niemeyer: I will take that. Good evening, everyone. It's good to see you again, even if
it is virtual, and I sincerely hope you and your families are doing well during this time. I
do want to provide a high level update of what we have done as a city to this point, how
we are moving forward, and, then, take any questions afterwards, which I'm sure you will
have some, so I want to leave some time afterwards for questions as well. I do want to
just thank the Mayor for his leadership. I know when -- when he was elected this was not
the vision. I know we have new Council Members. When they were elected this was not
the vision. And even for our city and council members, this was not the vision of what we
would be doing right now. So, I certainly want to applaud everybody's efforts. I just want
to thank the director team, behind the scenes some of the things you don't see. They are
working hard every day. They meet three times a week to make sure as a city we are
doing the right things and that our departments are healthy. The morale is good. They
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have the equipment they need. They are doing a terrific job. Our public safety folks, our
first responders, police and fire and our water and wastewater folks, we get updates three
times a week on how they are doing and the morale is good in all those departments.
They have the PPE they need. We have readily available testing for our first responders.
I know it's been a question often on the policy group meetings. So, spirits are high and
we continue to provide service to the community. Some other back -- backside things
that you don't see every day, the policy group that the Mayor sits on meets twice a week
on Mondays and Fridays. That's made up of all the elected officials across the entire
Treasure Valley. They get updates on those calls from the health directors for both Central
District Health and Southwest District Health and they also get updates from the hospital
CEOs of St. Luke's, St. AI's, and West Valley and if the CEOs can't join they get updates
from the staff. So, information is flowing freely as far as our current situation and, then,
where we are going moving forward. I know certainly this crisis has caused isolation
fatigue. That's a real term and I think at times we all feel it. I know I certainly do. And
thank you, Robert, for calling me the chief again. I really appreciate that. I can't wait to
get back to doing it. But along with isolation fatigue we know it's caused economic
hardship for both individuals and businesses. It's caused some crisis in our homes with
mental health and some of those other issues and so we are certainly aware of that and
doing everything we can to develop plans that help with those needs. From a standpoint
of where we are at today, you know, crush the curve came out and we have had a lot of
conversations with Dr. Tommy Ahlquist and -- and that group that -- that brought that
forward and the goal of that was to increase testing. We don't have a lot of data, so when
we talk about this particular pandemic -- and I think I have mentioned this before in
previous updates -- we are in uncharted territory. There is no playbook that we can pull
off the shelf for a pandemic of this magnitude to know exactly how to move next. So, it's
collaboration with our agency partners, both locally and statewide. It's the partnerships
and engagements we have on a national level. I know Robert and Dave and myself have
been on a few of the White House briefing calls where we get updates nationally on where
we are at with PP, et cetera. So, we are moving forward in collaboration. But to give you
an idea of where we are at today, I reached out to Kim Link, who is the Central District
Health epidemiologist, and she gave me some numbers that puts this into perspective.
Now, granted, Central District Health covers four counties,Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley.
I can tell you as of this morning Boise county had no confirmed cases. The data I'm going
to share covers the remaining three counties, Ada, Elmore and Valley. On March 29th
we had 304 new positive tests of COVID, beginning that week of March 29th. Beginning
the week of April 19th through those three counties we had 51 new cases. So, the term
crush the curve, I can safely say from all the health expert information we get and data
points, the curve has been crushed. Now, our job collectively moving forward is to keep
it down and our plan should be built around keeping those numbers down as best we can
using a phased and planned approach to do it. We are in daily contact with the Health
District Director Russ Duke and his staff working with him. We are in daily contact with
the Ada County Emergency Operations Center, as well as what we call the Treasure
Valley Multi-Agency Coordination Group. That is made up of first responders, health
experts from across both counties. We know in the Treasure Valley we have a lot of
cross-county commute and commerce and gathering and so collectively working together
we want to make sure that we are looking at data points similarly and together. As Robert
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alluded to earlier, we are still waiting for the governor's next announcement. We have
read through and analyzed his Idaho rebuild plan. We have compared that against the
presidential document that came out several weeks -- a couple weeks ago and, then, we
have compared the Idaho rebuild plan to our city employee and city services plan as we
move forward. But we do need to wait and hear from him on whether this next approach
is going to be through orders or whether it's going to be through guidance. That really
will make a difference in how we approach city specific services in our employee group.
But as I mentioned, we have built a four phased plan. It's very methodical, very well
thought out. It's been thoroughly vetted through the director team, through the Mayor.
We have run this plan by the health district. We have run this plan by some of our key
business leaders to get input and they all feel that this plan is very well thought out in its
approach. You know, speaking of Tommy Ahlquist, he has actually used our plan as a
template for others that he talks to as a way to get services back and to bring people back
into society from the stay at home order. Again, we will wait for the -- for the governor to
give his direction. Moving from our phases in our city plan we will rely on data and that
data point can be found in the Idaho rebuild plan and it's really based on three criteria.
One is what they call syndromic, meaning low numbers of symptomatic individuals and
that will be gauged by emergency room visits. The second point is epidemiologic. That
will be low numbers of confirmed cases maintained. And the last data point that we will
be looking at is our healthcare system. Do our hospitals have the capacity to manage the
COVID patients. And speaking with the hospitals, their numbers are very low right now.
Their ICU bed capacity is good and their ventilator capacity is good as well. We want to
keep it that way. That's the goal. Something worth mentioning here -- and we have been
talking to the directors about this as well. We are seeing low numbers right now as we
head into summer. We want to see it maintained through summer, but we have to be
aware and vigilant that come late fall, the months of November, December, January when
the weather turns cold, we need to be prepared for a phase two of this virus. It doesn't
mean it's going to happen, but I think everything we have done to this point has taught us
a lot of lessons learned that we can take and prepare for the fall with and bring back. A
quick update on the Fire Department. You have heard about the COVID rapid response
vehicle. There was one in Boise and one in Meridian. The one in Meridian was staffed
by our Station Six crew, along with one paramedic from Ada county. They responded
specifically and only to COVID-related calls. They have shut both of those units down.
The call volume now is very low because our numbers are very low. We learned a lot
through that. We were able to maintain flexibility and if we come in the fall and we see a
rise in cases we can bring those units back on to, again, respond only to COVID patients.
I mentioned the PP status. We are doing very well with PPE. Those doors are opening
up even further through many grants that are now out there. In fact, there is so many
grants and vendors that are contacting me daily I can't keep track of all the opportunities
out there. We still have some shipping delays with some of the PPs, but as of right now
our supply is very good and we have enough to get through the next three to four months
in a very healthy manner. So, with that I'm going to open it up to questions. I think that's
going to be better. Happy to answer any questions on the four phased approach for our
city employees. The other thing I forgot to mention and Council President Bernt already
mentioned it. We have been working with the chamber as just help and advisors. We
are not leading this effort. The business community is leading the effort and they are
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doing a great job, but we want to make sure as a city that they know that we are here to
help them in any way we can. So, it's been a great partnership. Council President Bernt,
if you want to speak to that anymore, I think you already -- you are free to.
Bernt: Yeah. It -- Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Bernt.
Bernt: It's just a fantastic opportunity for business leaders to get together to discuss ways
in which we can make sure that when businesses open that they do so in a healthy
manner. Taking it one step further, we are creating webinars that health officials will do,
along with Chief Niemeyer, small business leaders, maybe Tommy, that will -- will do
webinars where businesses can learn and sort of get into the weeds on what -- what it
looks like to open up and do so in a healthy manner where they can communicate and do
the right thing. It's been such a popular thing that Boise's chamber has reached out to us
and we -- our marketing campaign is such that other municipalities and chambers can
use what we have done fairly easily. We are doing this in conjunction with crush the curve
and it's -- it's just been fantastic. It's been great to talk with other business leaders --
leaders in our -- in our community who are concerned and provide them resources and
solutions to their -- to their concerns. So, we want to keep it short and simple as far as
guidelines are concerned, but these webinars will help different businesses learn what
they need to do in order to be successful.
Simison: Thank you, Councilman Bernt. I just want to thank Treg for his leadership in
this area. Him taking on this role and working with our business community has allowed
me to stay focused on working in the larger issues -- larger and smaller. The reopening
of City Hall, as well as working with our area partners from that standpoint. I appreciate
him and, obviously, Chief Niemeyer, he's been involved at all -- all of it on all aspects,
providing the guidance and input and some feedback. The only thing I would like to add
-- I know you all got an e-mail which kind of outline some of this, but just so it's on the
record so the public can hear, it is our intention to reopen City Hall and the Police
Department to the public on Monday, the 4th. We will have employees there from 8:00 to
5:00, but we will be open to the public from 9:00 to 4:00. That's our intention. That gives
us an opportunity to make sure the space is clean before people come in and after they
leave. Extra time for our staff to be able to handle that. We have made some investments
in terms of additional filtration for the buildings that we have employees in. These are
based on some of the recommendations that have come out, so we have incurred some
additional costs. The other part, why we are talking about money -- and I'm going to lean
to somebody and I'm still trying to understand what this truly means -- is we were
appropriated through the federal package over three million dollars for COVID-related
expenses. Now, you can hear by our numbers I don't think we could spend that money
even if we tried in issues related to COVID. You know, this -- this is through the year and
so who knows what we will -- could experience in the future, but we have received a fairly
large amount of money compared to what I would say is our -- a very small amount of
money that we have expended to date on COVID in comparison. Chief, do you have
anything you want to add to that?
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Niemeyer: No. Thank you, Mayor. I was going to just leave the time for -- for questions.
I think that's time better served is to answer any questions you all might have about where
we have been and where we are going.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: Question for Chief Niemeyer. The crush the curve was advocating testing and
there is a lot of push for -- for testing and a lot of people are getting tested, which is --
which is a good thing. Gives us more data and information. But one of the things I have
not been able to find yet and maybe you can answer, is when the media reports that, you
know, yesterday there were 30 some new cases of COVID-19 in the state of Idaho, which
is a low number compared to what it used to be, but I don't know, are those brand new
cases or are they cases that -- where someone, yeah, may be asymptomatic, but they
thought they might have had something and they tested and, yeah, you did have it, is that
counted as a COVID case and could be part of that? How much is it new -- new cases
that are coming up every day, as opposed to someone got tested and, yes, at one time
you did have it?
Niemeyer: Councilman Hoaglun, great point. Right now the only data being shared
publicly through the state would be testing done by what's called PCR. PCR is -- is the
nasal swab that you see in all the news media reports. So, to answer your question,
every time a new positive test result happens that gets reported as a new case. What we
don't know and what's not consistent is how much time it took the labs to process that
case. So, knowing exactly when that person was positive is a little bit more challenging.
The crush the curve -- you have heard about antibody testing. I won't go too far into the
weeds medically, but -- but to give everybody an idea, the antibody testing has two
components to it and, really, what we are looking for is antibodies and at this point that's
more of a -- just a data collection standpoint. So, hopefully, that answered your question,
Councilman Hoaglun, with regards to new tests that we are seeing throughout the state.
Bernt: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Bernt.
Bernt: And to piggyback on what chief said, those -- the results back from at least the
crush the curve results on antibody tests have been like really, really, really low. Super
low. And so they are not -- they are not testing very many people that are coming up with
antibodies.
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
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Strader: I'm wondering, you know, about -- and I -- I guess we have another agenda item
to talk about City Hall specifically, so I don't know what time is appropriate, but what kind
of training we are planning for our employees in the city as they are coming back to work,
just to educate people about -- like the protocols of social distancing and how we are
going to do things now.
Niemeyer: Mr. Mayor, Council Woman Strader, great question. Thank you. We are going
to be doing a couple of webinars this week -- later on this week to educate employees
online of what our plan is. The plan has been sent out to all employees. The directors
are in contact with their employees. We are taking for the first two weeks anyway -- two
to three weeks a very cautious approach and making sure that our city employees are
safe and healthy. We will be doing employee health screenings every morning as they
come to their facility. That's temperature checks and just asking a few questions on how
they are feeling. Totally aligned with the CDC guidance. So, again, we are leaning on
the health experts to -- to advise us how to move forward. The air filtration has already
been mentioned. We have had face coverings -- cloth face coverings made, so every
employee will be given a face covering to have at their disposable -- disposal -- not
disposable. Disposal. With washing instructions -- everything that we can do we --
believe we have thought of to create a very safe and healthy environment for our
employees.
Strader: Mr. Mayor, a couple follow ups.
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: If we start to see spread among our city employees is there a benchmark or a
plan in place of how to handle that?
Niemeyer: And, again, great question, Council Woman Strader. Not -- not only with our
city employee group, but -- but with our GIS folks collectively, with Boise, Ada county, city
of Nampa, along with the health district and their data folks and their epidemiologist, we
are building a dashboard where we are going to be able to track daily changes with
regards to COVID, with regards to hospital admittance, with regards to ventilator usage.
This won't be publicly facing at this point. This is for policymakers to be able to track how
we are doing through each phase, so that we know do we need to move into the next
phase, do we need to stay in the current phase, are we seeing a significant rise in cases
where we may need to step back a phase. So, I think that data is very important as we
analyze how we continue moving forward.
Strader: So Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: And, then, I guess just a -- maybe another follow up. One concern that I have
-- I have expressed to the Mayor directly is as we are thinking through our policies and
how we are trying to handle this, like one of my concerns is just that like life is messy and
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there could be people that don't technically fit into some of the categories that we are
talking about. Like, you know, a city employee might not be eligible for FMLA because
they have another caregiver at home, but let's say that their child is like severely
immunocompromised or that we can have people that fall into -- into categories that just
don't quite fit and so I think one thing I'm looking for as we handle it as a city -- certainly
first responders are in a different category, unfortunately, but do we have a way to handle
exceptional cases that fall outside of the typical parameters that we are setting forth in
the new policy that we are looking at?
Niemeyer: Sure. I can -- I can jump in on that and, then, if -- if the Mayor wants to follow
or if the Mayor wants to lead.
Simison: I was going to maybe reference Crystal. I see she's on the call. This one gets
a little bit into the telehealth remote work policy a little bit, but, you know, I guess I'm going
to start by -- from my perspective, you know, we have tried to create a policy driven
approach to how we fairly treat all the employees the best way that we can, which includes
following the guidance -- or the federal law that has been put in place that really identifies
what as an employer we are required to do, which is what you passed last week, as it
relates to these issues. There is some elements which are guidance that we are looking
towards and, you know, from my perspective it -- I'm open to additional circumstances
after people have utilized all the -- all the remedies that they have at their disposal under
policies. If -- if they are not willing to utilize the policies to try to address their issues first,
then, you know, finding those extra circumstances are a little bit more problematic for me
just to put them into those categories. So, Crystal, I don't know if you want to speak to
any of these elements.
Ritchie: Thank you, Mayor. So, yeah, as the Mayor mentioned, we are taking a policy
driven approach. We are listening to our employees. We are listening to the concerns
that they have. Certainly as this progresses and as we navigate through this concern and
these issues -- now, next week, through the next month, several months, we will continue
to meet as a leadership team to see if we need to implement any type of exception or
continuity of operations based on current stage and run those through the leadership
team, as well as with the Mayor, for discussion. So, we certainly have things that are
available to us, but at this point in time based on the information that we have, based on
the information that Chief Niemeyer is explaining to you, under the direction of -- and
guidance of the experts that he's working with, the approach that we are taking now feels
like it's the appropriate approach. It's a policy driven approach. It does give flexibility to
employees with needs and we always have the ability to look at a case-by-case basis.
So, we are not limited to only the policies that we have, but we are pointing to those
policies at this point in time.
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
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Strader: Thank you. That's helpful. I think -- I totally agree with that approach being
systematic and consistent, but it is reassuring to know that -- I mean this is an unforeseen
thing that's never happened for us before; right? This exact circumstance. And it is
reassuring to know that if there is an extenuating circumstance that we have not thought
of or that is different, that there is technically discretion so that helps reassure me. I guess
my only other follow-up question was just if we see spread, you know, within certain
departments, that each department has like a plan.
Niemeyer: I think, Mr. Mayor and Council Woman Strader, to that point one of the pieces
of our -- of our four phase plan is that if we do have an employee test positive, we are
asking that employee to contact myself as the central point of contact, to, then, do contact
tracing. If you look at the plan, either the president's plan or the governor's plan, there is
discussion about contact tracing. That's really catching it early, reaching out to the people
who may have been exposed to that individual and in getting them in self quarantine, so
we don't see a spread like what we were starting to see back in March. The health district
has a very very robust contact tracing plan. We got briefed on that. It's a three step plan.
They have surge search capacity built into their plans. So, I'm very comfortable and
confident in the level of contact tracing that can go on if we start to see cases on the rise.
Strader: Thanks so much.
Simison: And I'm going to take a little bit of liberty, chief, and you can cut me off if I go
too far, but, you know, really based on what we are seeing from the data now is the time
to go back to work for our employees and other things and unless we get to the -- I don't
know that we could get lower unless we have a vaccine in place and a vaccine, unknownst
as to when it may or may not be available, you know, being in a prolonged state for our
employees is not a good thing and that's one of the things that we are really going to
caution our employees, while they do have federal hours that they have been provided
through the rest of this year, right now may not be the best time, even though they may
have concerns. It's a long year and the cases -- numbers out in the community, in our
opinion, right now really -- I would caution any employee to think twice about using that
time now. Now, if you have got childcare concerns and, you know, your daycare hasn't
reopened and you don't have a solution, that's what it's there for and we have got a plan
to get employees through the end of May, which is when they normally would, in theory,
had their childcare issues and I -- and I -- I was in communication with one of the West
Ada trustees earlier and I think that the direction they were headed was to not reopen the
schools for the remainder of the year. I don't know if they officially took that action, but
that was the recommendation of staff. So, we will have people that maybe have to
experience that through the rest of the May, but at the same time our police officers, our
firefighters, our Public Works staff, they have been dealing with this for the last seven
weeks, you know, where they have had to address these and they don't have the work
from home options that many of them in our office environments have had. They have
been -- they have been having to navigate this. So, it's just going to be an employee's
individual decisions based on what they are afforded, along with the directors trying to
meet the operational needs and the hopeful finding a way to still provide all the services
that our residents expect from that standpoint.
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Bernt: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Bernt.
Bernt: We definitely need to get back to work. I'm just noticing that Councilman Borton
really needs a haircut. It's just getting to shaggy. It's great.
Simison: Fair enough. Well, Mark -- Mark is going to stay on the line. I am going to just
transition real quick and if this brings up more questions, but in your packet you did have
a proposed city policy that's been put together regarding remote work. So, while we have
been working remotely, we have not had a remote work policy for the city. This is
something that when I first got elected Dave Tiede and I talked about the need to get
something put in place. It just happened a little bit quicker than we anticipated. So, the
policy that is put in front of you is meant to be a long-term policy for the city and it's not
just about the immediate needs for today. In fact, I would even say it maybe doesn't go
far enough if we were just talking about for today. But we brought forth a policy that we
think makes sense for the city. It -- it starts off -- and I think one of the key things is we
are really looking about allowing identified positions the opportunity to work 50 percent of
the time remotely. Why 50 percent? Well, we thought that's a good starting point. I don't
think -- I don't think we are ready to go full on from remote work for people. There is still
that element of interacting with your fellow coworkers which has value. Fifty percent also
allows our departments to open up with only 50 percent of the people working in any given
day if they were all eligible for remote work. So, it allows us to help space -- we would be
socially distant within departments in a way that makes sense if the departments and the
employees want to do that and I think that's the key part. This policy is set up for it to
really be in an employee initiated process. They have to have the tools and the resources
in order for it to be effective -- in order for them to effectively work from home. So, we are
not mandating anybody work from home. It's something that they need to say I would like
to do this and I would like to do it under these parameters and, then, they have to prove
to be effective in their ability to do it. So, this -- the policy also has potential long-term
benefits to the city. If we do get a significant amount of people working remotely it can
help solve some of the parking issues we have in downtown and around City Hall where
we have fewer people at any given point in time, even if it's just a ten percent a day
reduction in our workforce from -- with people working at home, it has a benefit from that
standpoint. Does -- obviously it comes with some challenges, you know, with -- for our
IT, but I don't think it's anything that they don't think that they can handle. I will let Dave
respond if there is any specific questions, but when we get into the procedures element,
the one thing I want to point out is Item 11 . It does provide the continuity of operations in
situations such as this. It's important to note, though, it requires either an order from the
governor, Central District Health, or an emergency declaration. So, really, that -- that in
order for employees to -- to potentially work one hundred percent -- say they -- we identify
over 65 who really doesn't fall under the FMLA elements of the federal law, you are over
65, you are high risk, we think you should work from home. Well, the section -- the Item
11 in the procedures really gives that ability that if the emergency declaration is not
extended, then, that provision goes away. So, that's just one of those little nuances. It's
much like the -- the social distancing ability that I have under the current ordinance, you
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know, it all keys off of that. You need to be in an emergency declaration for these elements
to apply for continuity of operations or other reasons for someone to work full time that
may not be in a position that we would normally identify as a work from home position
and with that I will be happy to stop, answer any questions, and as we got Crystal, Mark,
and Dave on the line to answer hopefully any questions you may have further.
Nary: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Mr. Nary.
Nary: Mr. Mayor, Members of Council, I just wanted to add one thing. Today the pack --
the item that was in your packet on Friday, we added one additional line to it at IT's
request. It just says that on the use of equipment that employees can't check out things
to take home. So, if you read the other parts of the policy they are supposed to use
whatever assigned equipment they already have if -- to work from home. They can't take
home computers and things, except in the emergency case. So, Mr. Tiede wanted just to
make it clear that, again, checking out stuff isn't -- isn't an option in the work from home
on a regular basis. So, just one additional line there that you may not have seen.
Simison: Thank you, Mr. Nary.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: Question on -- up in the top portion of it it talks about remote work shall not
exceed 50 percent of the employee's regular work -- weekly work schedule. So, is that
based on a week -- so, if an employee work -- can work remotely two days a week they
have to be in at least three days or two and a half -- does it go per week or is it like you
can work two weeks remotely and two weeks every day at City Hall. How does that
regular weekly work schedule, how -- how is that defined?
Simison: For simplicity, we have defined it as a week from that standpoint. So, if you are
doing four tens you could work two days from home two days from the office. If you are
doing otherwise, then, it's, you know, up to two and a half. My guess is what you are
really looking at is a policy that allows people to work from home for up to two days a
week. You know, that would be my guess in terms of how it would be applied, but we
could do for COVID purposes if a department wanted to set it up where they have one
person in the office from Monday until Wednesday at noon and, then, they bring in another
person from 1 :00 to 5:00 o'clock on Friday, you know, you split it up 50 percent with each
of them in that fashion. You reduce your amount of people in the building at one given
time. So, those are the -- that's what it's intended.
Hoaglun: Thank you.
Cavener: Mr. Mayor?
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Simison: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: No questions. I'm good with it as proposed. I really trust you and your team
will continue to evaluate and if we need to make further changes that we will do that. I
just -- I'm sure all of Council feels this way, just a word of thanks to you and to Dave and
our IT team and really all of our employees. Our staff really scrambled. We are kind of
-- we are building this airplane as we were flying it and, you know, I was really
apprehensive about the approach to close down City Hall, the concerns it would impact
on our citizens and from my perspective we have been able to meet their needs and in
some cases exceed it and I just wanted to commend you and all the employees for doing
a great job during this time.
Simison: Thank you. Yes. So, they all have. And as we move forward we are still going
to message to the community, you know, remote interaction is the preferred interaction
and I -- we -- myself -- I can't speak for everybody, but I don't think that we expect to see
a lot of people come into the City Hall over the next week to two weeks as people still are
trying to figure things out. So, it will be measured, but we will be open.
Cavener: I have got a chocolate bar in my office. It's calling my name, so just saying.
Simison: I will be there tomorrow, so maybe it won't be there after tomorrow. Council,
any further questions or comments?
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: I will just --for you or Treg on -- still planning on doing Council meeting remotely
next Tuesday?
Bernt: We are going to do it forever. We have got this dialed down. Chris has it dialed
down.
Simison: Mr. Nary, would you like to speak to what the governor has clarified for us?
Nary: Yes. Mr. Mayor, Members of Council. So, the governor still has maintained the
portion of his order that does not require public meetings to be held with the public present
in the room still. That's at least through the May 25th. So, that would carry us through
the entire month of May. I don't know if the government will issue any additional orders,
but our recommendation will be to continue with these at least through the month of May.
We had our meeting with our Commission over the last week and so -- and going into
May and they have been pretty seamless and with no -- no hitches or problems.
Hoaglun: Well, Mr. Mayor, I just happened to see a reference to the Boise city council
meeting tonight meeting at City Hall. Now, it was the news media, they could have gotten
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it wrong, but it -- I kind of was taken aback by that, because I thought, well, they will be
meeting at City Hall, but -- so, it could have been erroneous reporting.
Simison: I'm -- based upon what I know from comments from their leadership, I would be
surprised if they had a public meeting with public people in the room in city hall.
Bernt: Noway.
Simison: Yeah.
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: I just want to echo everybody's comments. I appreciate your leadership and
what everyone's trying to do to pitch in to keep services seamless and do the best that
we can to adapt. You know, people are stressed out, the public is stressed out, it's been
really hard on people and I appreciate that you guys are doing the best that you can and
you have our support.
G. Resolution No. 20-2208: A Resolution of the Mayor and City
Council of the City of Meridian to Amend the City of Meridian
Standard Operating Policy and Procedure Manual by Creating a
New Policy 2.10 - Remote Work Policy; and Providing an
Effective Date
Simison: Thank you. With that I would be happy to entertain any motions related to Item
6-G, so we can get to bed and get in the office early tomorrow.
Nary: No earlier than 7:00.
Strader: Mr. Mayor, I move that we approve Item 6-G.
Hoaglun: Second.
Simison: Have a motion and a second to approve Item 6-G. Is there any discussion on
the motion? If not, clerk will call the roll.
Roll call: Bernt, yea; Borton, yea; Cavener, yea; Hoaglun, yea; Strader, yea; Perreault,
yea.
Simison: All ayes. Motion passes. Thank you very much.
MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES.
Item 7: Future Meeting Topics
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Simison: We have reached Item 7. Anything under Item 7?
Cavener: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: I guess the topic either-- if we end up having a special meeting or for potentially
next week, I, like probably all of you, got communication from Republic Services that the
unlimited collection is delayed. It would be great to get an update from staff and, again,
if this can be done via e-mail that's fine, about what our plans are around that. My hope
is that it's -- it is delayed and not canceled and we can get some communication out to
our citizens about when we plan to do this.
Simison: Yeah. It is delayed and not canceled and part of -- there are things they actually
had not even advertised to the community from that standpoint, but we can have an e-
mail sent around notifying people of what the dates are. I just don't remember what they
are off the top of my head. But they have a proposed revised week.
Cavener: If we get started -- Mr. Mayor, if we could have them communicate that out,
then, too, I think that would be helpful.
Simison: Okay.
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: It's targeting first week of June. Council Woman Strader.
Strader: Just a future topic. I would appreciate us just having a discussion about a letter
to go to the district about potentially redrawing their boundaries and getting an update on
their overall districtwide capacity by school. I just feel like I need that information going
forward on development applications, particularly in south Meridian.
Simison: Okay.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: I was also going to mention that, but I would like to add to Council Woman
Strader's request that we get any information that the district might currently have on
projects that they are working on to expand classroom sizes or -- you know, a lot of the
-- the small projects that they have done, whether it's adding portables or planning on,
you know, adjusting their current facilities, that they include, that there may be schools
that are -- that are -- have more capacity coming before the next bond is passed that we
are not aware of.
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Simison: Okay.
Bernt: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Bernt. Or Councilman Bernt.
Bernt: Council Woman Bernt. Hey, that's a new one. If -- just to add onto what Council
Woman Strader and Perreault had mentioned, if they want to put some -- an e-mail
together with some bulleted points and for that to Dave Miles and copy the Mayor and I
in that e-mail, so we can get that letter up and coming. I mean it's worth a try. I don't
necessarily know what's going to come from it, but I certainly -- I can understand the
importance of it, so --
Simison: Yeah. I -- I think it just -- it puts us on record. I think that's what you are going
to get. But it's a conversation that they have heard from me numerous times and they
will hear from me over and over.
Bernt: Offline and online.
Simison: Yes. So --
Berns: Does that sound -- is that okay? Council Woman Strader and Perreault, does that
sound like it --
Simison: Okay. And when we have a draft letter put together we will bring that back for
-- we will bring it back for conversation. We will put it on a workshop agenda for review
and comment.
Bernt: Okay. Perfect.
Strader: Sounds good. Thanks.
Simison: All right. With that do I have a motion?
Bernt: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Bernt.
Bernt: I move that we all pitch in to buy Joe Borton a new haircut. Oh. I apologize.
Wrong motion.
Simison: Motion dies for lack of a second.
Bernt: I move -- I move that we adjourn for this evening.
Hoaglun: Second.
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Simison: Have a motion and a second to adjourn. Any discussion on the motion? If not,
all those in favor say signify by saying aye.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
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AP-38 Project Summary..........................................................................................................................29
AP-50 Geographic Distribution—91.220(f).............................................................................................35
AffordableHousing.....................................................................................................................................36
AP-55 Affordable Housing—91.220(g) ...................................................................................................36
AP-60 Public Housing—91.220(h)...........................................................................................................37
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities—91.220(i)............................................................39
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing—91.220(j)...................................................................................42
AP-85 Other Actions—91.220(k) ............................................................................................................43
Program Specific Requirements..................................................................................................................46
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements—91.220(I)(1,2,4) ......................................................................46
Attachments................................................................................................................................................47
Citizen Participation Comments .............................................................................................................48
PY19Action Plan.................................................................................................................................48
PY19 Action Plan Amendment............................................................................................................48
Grantee Unique Appendices...............................................................................................................5049
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PublicNotice...................................................................................................................................6362
Resolution.......................................................................................................................................686-7
SF 424's and Certifications..................................................................................................................7069
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Meridian was designated an Entitlement Community by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development(HUD) in 2007.This designation allows the City to receive funds directly from HUD's
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program on an annual basis.The City is currently working
under the regulatory Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) for program years 2017-2021.The Con Plan
describes the anticipated strategies, goals, and community development needs identified during a
collaborative process that included input from community members and local entities.
This Action Plan is for the third year of the 2017-2021 Con Plan and will provide direction to the City of
Meridian CDBG Program (Program) for Program Year 2019 (PY19) which spans from October 1, 2019—
September 30, 2020.The PY19 Action Plan provides a summary of the actions, activities, and resources
that will be used during PY19 to address the goals and priority needs identified in the 2017-2021 Con
Plan.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
The City is focusing its activities and funding during PY19 on 1) improving accessibility, 2) enhancing
homeownership opportunities, 3) promoting fair housing,a44d-4) providing social services to Meridian
LMI residents, and 5)stabilizing the rental gap.
To improve accessibility the City will previde funding to the M r;, an Deyek,^.,- eRt CE)rpE)F@tiE)R (MDC)
ert) alens€.Third Street ;n ^^,•,^*^,•,n ""or;d; ^ coordinate with the
Parks and Recreation Department to connect the Five Mile Creek Pathway to Lakes Place, improving
access and safety for pedestrians. City staff will also coordinate with the Public Works Department to
upgrade/install streetlights along walking routes to Meridian schools.These activities will improve the
public infrastructure to increase the ease of access for all Meridian residents.
To enhance homeownership opportunities the City will provide funding to the Ada County Housing
Authority(ACHA)to supplement the down payment and closing costs associated with purchasing a
home in Meridian for first-time homebuyers.This assistance combined with financial education will
allow eligible households with a low-to moderate-income (LMI) overcome their financial barriers and
access permanent housing they can afford.
To promote fair housing the City will collaborate with the Cities of Boise, Caldwell, and Nampa to
educate the community on fair housing. This collaboration has a dual purpose, which benefits both
residents and housing providers. Residents are informed of their rights and how to recognize and report
possible discrimination. The other purpose is to be proactive by educating housing providers of their
legal obligations to provide fair housing as well as the benefits of expanding fair housing choice.
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To provide social services the City will provide funding to The- '^«^Tree of Idaho t^ provide ^^^-t m^
the Boys &Girls
Club to provide scholarships for children to participate in extended care programs; and CATCH Ine to
hem^'^«^^« ^dl have - MeRtal health direreler. These This projects wasere selected to provide
stability with wrap-around services that offer childcare for caregivers to work,fiY.aneial stability fer
thA1.,y.ghA R4 n.d . rt-,I *IstaACee f.,rth.,ss., .0 n A . d
To stabilize the rental gap the City will provide funding to Jesse Tree and CATCH to provide emergency
assistance to Meridian residents who are at immediate risk of homelessness. This protect will allow
households to remain housed and improve their chances of stability.
3. Evaluation of past performance
Since 2007, Meridian has successfully managed over$3.5 million in resources from its annual CDBG
allocation. Over these 12 years, the City's expenditures from its CDBG allocation have focused on
supporting social service provider operations such as the Meridian Food Bank, improving community
facilities for organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club and Meridian Development Corporation;
addressing accessibility barriers to places such as parks and trails, Meridian Libraries, and sidewalk
projects; preventing homelessness with emergency assistance through The Jesse Tree of Idaho; and
assisting with homeownership attainment for low-and moderate-income buyers through the Ada
County Housing Authority and NeighborWorks Boise.
The City successfully produced Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPERS) for
all previous program years.The CAPERS demonstrated that over 90 percent of the funds expended
during the previous program years were invested in activities benefiting low to moderate-income
individuals and families, which is well over the 70 percent statutory minimum requirement. Aside from
Program Year 2016,the City has met its expenditure of grant funds deadlines imposed by HUD each
year.
All of the prior program years' activities meet critical needs in Meridian. The primary challenges
encountered during the last Consolidated Plan period were timing- and contact-related.To address
these challenges,the City has implemented more stringent requirements for subrecipients, particularly
in meeting expected schedules. Over the last 18 months,the City has been effective at organizing,
streamlining, and managing its CDBG processes to provide the most benefit for each CDBG dollar
granted while complying with federal timeliness requirements.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
The citizen participation process for the PY19 Action Plan followed the process identified in the City's
Citizen Participation Plan, adopted with the 2017-2021 Con Plan. Public comments were accepted from
May 31, 2019 to July 16, 2019 with a public hearing being held on July 16, 2019.The City published legal
notices in two local newspapers (Idaho Statesman and Meridian Press Tribune—formerly the Valley
Times) and posted the draft Action Plan on the City's website on May 31, 2019. Presentations of the
draft Action Plan and included projects were provided to the public and City Council on May 7, 2019,
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June 4, 2019, and July 16, 2019.The one comment that was received was reviewed, responded to, and
included as an attachment to this plan.
To broaden public participation in the development of the plan,the City coordinated with several
organizations that work with LMI populations to gain a better understanding of the community needs
and identify projects that would be beneficial to the residents of Meridian.The feedback received
supported the goals and strategies identified in the 2017-2021 Con Plan. Invitations to apply were
provided through e-mails, phone calls, and publication announcements on the City website, Boise
City/Ada County Continuum of Care (CoC) distribution list, Region 4 Behavioral Health Board distribution
list, and in the local newspaper.
5. Summary of public comments
One comment was received from Councilman Borton regarding default rates during the lifetime of our
Homeownership Assistance Program. There have been no defaults.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
N/A
7. Summary
The City of Meridian has collaborated with stakeholders throughout the community to develop the PY19
Action Plan in a manner that is consistent with the goals and strategies identified in the 2017-2021 Con
Plan, which remains relevant to the current needs of the community. The City plans to continue
improving the Program based on feedback from the community to ensure the intent of the Program
continues to be met.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies —91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant
program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator MERIDIAN Planning Division, Community Development Dept.
Table 1—Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The Meridian CDBG Program is part of the City of Meridian's Community Development Department and falls under the Planning Division. The
Program works closely with Planning Division staff and Economic Development Division staff as well as other Departments in the City such as
Public Works, Finance, and Parks and Recreation.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Crystal Campbell, Community Development Program Coordinator
Community Development Department
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
208-489-0575
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AP-10 Consultation —91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I)
1. Introduction
The City of Meridian engages stakeholders via social media, email, and the City's
website. Community stakeholders include, but are not limited to: citizens of Meridian; current and past
CDBG subrecipients; Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA); Idaho Department of Health and
Welfare (Divisions of Behavioral Health, Medicaid, and Public Health); Central District Health
Department; Meridian Downtown Business Association; Region 4 Behavioral Health Board; Our Path
Home (coordinated entry); Region 4 Crisis Center; and Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care
(CoC). Agencies were identified for participation in the PY19 Meridian CDBG competitive application
based on the needs and priorities identified during the 2017-2021 Con Plan planning process.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(1))
The City collaborated with the Ada County Housing Authority (ACHA), which is the local public housing
authority, to assist the City in better understanding ACHA's resources and needs. While there are no
public housing units in Meridian, an estimated 10 percent of the housing authority's total voucher
supply are used within Meridian City limits.
ACHA and the City are both regularly involved with the CoC.The CoC meetings provide an opportunity to
collaborate with regional and local housing providers (public, nonprofit, and private) and health and
social service agencies(including private and non-profit mental health, emergency, and healthcare
providers).
During PY18 the City and CoC connected with the Region 4 Behavioral Health Board (BHB), a
government entity established by the State of Idaho in coordination with Idaho Health and Welfare.The
BHB advises the State Behavioral Health Authority and the State Planning Council of the needs in this
region and is facilitated by Central District Health Department (CDHD).This collaboration provides
access to a large number of agencies and citizens with expertise in mental health services, substance use
disorders, law enforcement, education, and healthcare.The CoC Program Manager and City staff
continue to be involved with the BHB to identify ways to enhance coordination between ACHA and
healthcare providers, mental health services, and other supportive service agencies.
CDHD also provides information related to housing units in which children have been identified as being
lead poisoned concerning lead-based paint hazards, but since the majority of houses in Meridian were
built after 1980 this has not been a concern.
Additionally,the City is undertaking efforts as part of its internal strategic plan to develop a
socioeconomic profile of Meridian that will identify gaps in service, likely partnerships, and needs of the
community.The City is dedicated to extending further support to organizations that helps meet the
identified needs of the community. One need that is readily apparent is the need for affordable housing
and rental support. Meridian is dedicated to increasing its affordable housing inventory to ensure
residents of all income levels can find housing in Meridian and to providing necessary supportive
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services. City staff will continue to stay engaged with the affordable housing and supportive service
community to ensure the City provides important tools and resources to affordable housing developers
and supportive service providers.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families,families with
children,veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The City participates in the CoC, which includes staff members from neighboring communities along
with healthcare,foster care and other youth programs, mental health providers,Ada County Sheriff,
Boise Police Department and Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections. CoC efforts have resulted in the
launch of Coordinated Entry.This single point of entry for homeless households reduces the duplication
gathering household information, care provided by agencies; while prioritizing housing and supportive
service needs. The involvement of foster care and other youth programs has encouraged the City to
further evaluate the non-traditional homelessness experienced by youth and their families in Meridian.
The City has also updated internal policies to include a representative from the CoC in the CDBG Scoring
Committee,which reviews applications for CDBG funding and recommends projects to be funded.This
collaboration provides an opportunity to involve the CoC in the planning process and identify projects
that will address the needs of those who are currently or at risk of homelessness.
Additionally,the City acts as a liaison between the Behavioral Health Board (BHB) and the Continuum of
Care. The BHB is facilitated by the Central District Health Department and composed of 23 stakeholders,
advocates, and professionals including the Idaho Department of Corrections for adults, Boise Police
Department, Adult Mental Health staff that are responsible for discharging participants from state run
psychiatric facilities, and Children's Mental Health staff that works with families in crisis. Involvement
with this group allows the City to understand the broader needs of the community as related to
behavioral health in general and specifically for those who are being discharged from institutional
settings such as mental health facilities and corrections programs.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City of Meridian does not receive ESG funds. Allocation of ESG is discussed at the CoC meetings,
which Meridian staff attend. Meridian's lack of emergency shelters and demonstrated experience with
rapid rehousing programs puts the City at a disadvantage for ESG funds.The City continues its work with
the Executive and Data and Performance Management Committees of the CoC to provide feedback on
changes to the HMIS and data management process of the CoC.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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Table 2—Agencies,groups,organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
Services—Housing
Services—Children
Services—Elderly Persons
Services—Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services—Health
Services—Education
Services Employment
Services—Fair Housing
Services—Victims
Health Agency
Child Welfare Agency
Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
Other government—State
Other government—Local
Regional organization
Planning organization
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Consultation? Homeless Needs- Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the The CoC was consulted as part of the 2017 Consolidated Planning efforts as well as
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What during the current action planning efforts. Members of this group represent all of
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation the agency/group/organization types listed above and assists the City in
or areas for improved coordination? understanding the needs of the community as it relates to housing, homelessness,
and fair housing. This consultation was effective in helping the City develop
funding recommendations to address homelessness, homelessness prevention,
and fair housing activities.
2 Agency/Group/Organization ACHA
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
Services- Housing
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs- Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
HOPWA Strategy
Market Analysis
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Briefly describe how the ACHA was contacted by the City to discuss the viability of its homebuyer
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What assistance program in the midst of a difficult housing market.These discussions
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation helped the City develop funding recommendation for continuing to provide CDBG
or areas for improved coordination? dollars to ACHA for down payment assistance.This consultation also led to a
discussion about housing development and policies that may change how the City
interacts and funds these efforts in the future.
3 Agency/Group/Organization West Ada School District No.2
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs- Families with children
Consultation? Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the The City discussed the needs of homeless and unaccompanied youth in Meridian's
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What public education system with the West Ada School District. Conversations led to
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation the City's understanding of the number of unaccompanied youth in the school
or areas for improved coordination? system with relatively limited resources and services available to these students
and their families.The City identified gaps in services and will continue to work
with the West Ada School District to develop a plan to fill those gaps.
4 Agency/Group/Organization CATCH, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services- Housing
Services-homeless
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs- Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the The City meets often with CATCH to discuss the state of homelessness in Meridian.
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What CATCH currently houses the coordinated entry efforts of the County and is
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation tracking data related to Meridian's homeless population.These consultations
or areas for improved coordination? clarify the need for certain support in Meridian and helping to develop a short-
and long-term strategy to meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness in
Meridian and across the County. During the coming year the City will provide
funding to CATCH to administer a program which provides care coordination and a
fast-track process to access SSI/SSDI for those experiencing homelessness who
have a disability.
5 Agency/Group/Organization City of Meridian
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government- Local
Planning organization
Civic Leaders
Grantee Department
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
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Briefly describe how the The City regularly consults with the Mayor's Office, Department of Community
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What Development, Planning Division, Economic Development officials, Finance
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation Department, Public Works Department, and law enforcement officials to explore
or areas for improved coordination? and operationalize the needs of community members in Meridian. Much of the
conversation during the consultations surrounding the Action Plan deals with
housing needs,wage growth, vacancy and affordability rates of housing,
identifying households and areas that may be affected by lead-based paint
requirements, and work to address poverty in the community. Many of these
conversations are still in their preliminary stage and have not directly created
outcomes or improved coordination, but work continues to plan and strategize to
develop 1) incentives for affordable housing development; 2) partnerships to
address service gaps in Meridian; 3) a clear plan/strategy to increase workforce
housing developments; 4) a new City Comprehensive Plan that better-addresses
and plans for the needs of LMI residents, including those experiencing
homelessness; and 5) a socioeconomic profile of the City. All of these will offer
insight, strategy, and structure to the City's community development efforts in the
coming years.
6 Agency/Group/Organization THE JESSE TREE OF IDAHO, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services- Housing
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the The Jesse Tree was consulted to discuss the possibility to expand their emergency
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What rental assistance program in Meridian.They provided insights and clarity into the
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation need for their program due to continually rising rents across the City.This
or areas for improved coordination? consultation contributed to an expansion of CDBG funding that will be given to
this organization for homelessness prevention services.
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7 Agency/Group/Organization MERIDIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Agency/Group/Organization Type Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
Other government- Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Slum and Blight Strategy
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the The local urban redevelopment agency was consulted regarding the priority slum
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What and blight needs in the City's redevelopment areas and the people in these areas
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation that are affected. These consultations helped inform the priorities and decisions
or areas for improved coordination? for funding given to slum and blight projects for PY19.
8 Agency/Group/Organization UNITED WAY OF TREASURE VALLEY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Planning organization
Foundation
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the The United Way was consulted in efforts to create a Socioeconomic Profile of
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What Meridian in an effort to better understand the housing, transportation, health,
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation food, financial, and education needs of Meridian's residents. This partnership is
or areas for improved coordination? ongoing and will likely result in funding provided to the City by this organization to
conduct research and create plans to understand and meet these needs.
9 Agency/Group/Organization City of Boise
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government- Local
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Homelessness Strategy
Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Administrative
Briefly describe how the The City regularly consults with the City of Boise to ensure that funding
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What recommendations, administrative practices, and other activities are compliant
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation with federal regulations. The coordination also reflects a shared goal to ensure
or areas for improved coordination? that all activities undertaken with CDBG funds work to meet regional needs as well
as local needs.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Neighborworks Boise
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services- Housing
Service-Fair Housing
Major Employer
What section of the Plan was addressed by Homelessness Strategy
Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the The City worked with NeighborWorks Boise to discuss the viability of a
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What homeowner rehabilitation program in Meridian. NeighborWorks was not able to
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation develop a program in time to apply for PY19 funding, but plans to work with the
or areas for improved coordination? City during PY19 to explore this opportunity.
11 Agency/Group/Organization Idaho Fair Housing Forum
Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Fair Housing
Consultation?
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Briefly describe how the The City meets with this group to consult on how to advance the fair housing work
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What of the City and region.These consultations have brought forth fair housing
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation trainings and conferences educating over 1000 people about fair housing law and
or areas for improved coordination? practice.These meetings also inform how the City will implement its strategies to
affirmatively further fair housing.
12 Agency/Group/Organization Neighbors United Collaborative
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services- Housing
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Service-Fair Housing
Services- Refugees
What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation? Fair Housing
Briefly describe how the The City regularly consults with this group to understand how to address the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What needs of LMI refugees in Meridian. Much of the discussion leading up to the
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation development of this Annual Action Plan has been around fair housing and
or areas for improved coordination? language access services in the community.The City is working with this and other
groups to develop resources and materials that can better educate about fair
housing best practices while providing refugees and others facing housing
discrimination support to overcome negative situations.
13 Agency/Group/Organization Idaho Apartment Association
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services- Housing
Business Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation? Fair Housing
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Briefly describe how the The City consults, as needed,with this organization to get the private-sector
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What perspective on micro and macro issues in the world of housing and fair housing.
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation These consultations have often informed the conversations and decisions taken to
or areas for improved coordination? and made by Neighbors United, Idaho Fair Housing Forum, and the CoC's Fair
Housing Subcommittee.
14 Agency/Group/Organization Region 4 Behavioral Health Board
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services—Housing
Services—Children
Services—Elderly Persons
Services—Persons with Disabilities
Services—Victims of Domestic Violence
Services—Health
Services—Education
Services—Victims
Health Agency
Child Welfare Agency
Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
Other government—State
Other government—Local
Regional organization
Planning organization
Business Leaders
Civic Leaders
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the The BHB was consulted as part of the current action planning efforts. Members of
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What this group represent all of the agency/group/organization types listed above and
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation assists the City in understanding the needs of the community as it relates to
or areas for improved coordination? people with mental health and substance use disorders.This consultation was
effective in helping the City develop funding recommendations to address
economic stability for people with disabilities.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Not applicable; every agency identified was offered an opportunity to participate in the development of the plan. While no agencies were left
out,the City does not have a citizen's advisory group to consult with. Citizen's are requested to participate in public hearings and public
presentations via social media and local newspapers, but there is no formal group. To gather citizen input specific to the slum and blighted area
where CDBG funds are to be used,the City contacted residents who live in that area directly while the Redevelopment Plan was being developed
and again when the Redevelopment Plan was being approved. Residents were also informed of the potential projects in this area during the
development of the plan as well as the CDBG process of selecting projects annually. Invitations for public presentations related to the Action
Plan and Project Applications were then sent out by email and social media. During PY19 the City would like to formalize a citizen participation
group that will be actively involved in providing feedback on the direction of Meridian's CDBG program.
In PY19,the City would like to improve its coordination with housing developers, particularly those developers who specialize in the
development of workforce and affordable housing. Increased efforts were not made this year to reach out to these groups as the City is still
working to develop internal strategies and plans about how it wants to address the affordable housing needs in the community and how to
engage developers in that process.The City is also developing a new Comprehensive Plan that includes consultants doing consultations in the
coming months.The decision was made to couple the needed consultation efforts of these Community Development activities with
comprehensive planning consultation activities.
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
The City maintains goals of improving economic outcomes of low income residents,
Idaho Housing and providing emergency rental assistance, and improving housing options and social and
Continuum of Care Finance Association,Ada supportive services for people including but not limited to people with special needs and
County, City of Boise individuals/families leaving domestic violence situations.These will contribute to the CoC
objective of Ending Chronic Homelessness by preventing Meridian residents from falling
into homelessness.
Idaho Housing and The fair housing strategies established for Meridian considered opportunities to
State of Idaho Finance Association; collaborate with the State.The City regularly involves representatives from IHFA, City of
Analysis of Idaho Department of Boise, City of Nampa, City of Caldwell, and Idaho Department of Commerce in the
Impediments Commerce planning,funding, and implementation efforts of fair housing activities in the region and
state.
Meridian Meridian Planning The City Comprehensive Plan was consulted during preparation of the Consolidated Plan
Comprehensive Plan Division to ensure goals were consistent with the needs and desires of the community. Land use
and zoning regulations were reviewed to assess barriers to housing choice.
ACHA Policies and ACHA The housing authority policies and procedures were reviewed to ensure they support
Procedures housing choice and address the greatest needs of low income residents.
Table 3—Other local/regional/federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
The City is working with various stakeholders throughout the region to develop a comprehensive Action Plan, which will improve collaboration
between entities,thereby reducing the duplication of efforts and using limited time and resources more effectively.
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Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
PY19 Action Plan
AP-12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
In 2017,the City completed an extensive citizen participation procedure to gain public guidance and
information for the 2017-2021 Consolidated Plan.The findings of those efforts have informed the
priorities, needs, and goals entirely. During the consolidated planning process,the feedback received
from public surveys, stakeholder interviews, and other public feedback created the framework for which
all CDBG goals and action plans will be based on.The City has the goal to use the public feedback from
the Con Plan to inform funding decisions proposed in this and subsequent annual action plans.
In addition to the consolidated plan citizen participation processes,the City has undergone all federally
required citizen participation requirements for this action plan.The City encouraged participation in
developing and implementing the plan with not only low-and moderate-income persons but also with
local and regional institutions,the Continuum of Care, businesses, developers, non-profits, community
members, and faith based organizations.These include a minimum 30-day public comment period with
a formal public hearing during that comment period.The City published legal notices in two local
newspapers (Idaho Statesman and Meridian Press) and posted the PY19 Draft Action Plan on the City's
website. Staff worked with the City's Communication Department to share information regarding the
recommended projects and priorities for the upcoming year as well as the public comment period and
public hearing.The Communication Department shares information via Facebook,Twitter, Instagram,
Linkedln, Nextdoor, and a City-wide distribution list. CDBG staff also maintains a distribution list specific
to those who have shown interest in CDBG and the same information was sent to that distribution list as
well as several partner organizations distribution lists.All comments received were reviewed,
acknowledged, and included as an attachment to this plan.
The CDBG Scoring Committee was responsible for scoring, ranking, and providing funding
recommendations for all applications submitted.This Committee consisted of the following
representatives:
• Four (4) Meridian residents;
• Two (2) Finance Department staff;
• One (1) City Council member;
• One (1) CoC member;
• One (1) Community Development Department staff; and
• One (1) Mayor's Office staff.
This multi-perspective approach to project funding recommendations allows the City to incorporate the
viewpoints of a wide representation of interests throughout the community to better embody the needs
of Meridian.The largest representation was intentionally Meridian residents to encourage the public to
more actively participate in determining the path of the Program in the coming year.The CDBG Scoring
Committee reviewed and discussed the merits of all grant applications to develop the final
recommendations for funding included in this action plan.
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Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
PY19 Action Plan
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL(If
response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
Non-
A public hearing was held at the City
1 Public Hearing targeted/broad N/A N/A
community Council meeting on
July 16.
Public meetings were
held during City
Council meetings on
May 7 and June 4.
These meetings One comment was
included received from
presentations that Councilman Borton
outlined the regarding default
Non- applications received, rates during the
2 Public Meeting targeted/broad funding lifetime of our N/A
community recommendations, Homeownership
specific projects, Assistance
presentations by Program. There
recommended have been no
potential defaults.
subrecipients, and
discussion by Council
on the proposed
projects.
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Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
PY19 Action Plan
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL(If
response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
Legal notices were N/A N/A
published in the
Idaho Statesman and
Meridian Press
Non- Tribune newspapers
3 Newspaper Ad targeted/broad on May 31 that
community described the public
presentations,
comment period, and
hearing regarding this
plan.
Notices of the public N/A N/A
comment period and
Non-
public hearing were
4 Internet Outreach targeted/broad sent out using the
community City's social media
accounts (Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram,
Linkedln, Nextdoor).
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Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
PY19 Action Plan
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL(If
response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
Minorities N/A N/A
Notices of the public
Persons with comment period and
disabilities public hearing were
sent out using
Non-
multiple distribution
5 Email targeted/broad lists including that of
the Meridian CDBG
community
Program, Mayor's
Residents of Public Office, Behavioral
and Assisted Health Board, CoC
and ACHA.
Housing
Minorities N/A N/A
Flyers advertising the
Persons with public comment
disabilities period and public
hearing were
Non- distributed to
6 Flyers
targeted/broad subrecipients to
community display to customers,
potential customers,
Residents of Public and other
and Assisted stakeholders.
Housing
Table 4—Citizen Participation Outreach
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Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
PY19 Action Plan
Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources —91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Meridian anticipated receiving$424,162 in CDBG funds for PY19 and will leverage staff time
to complete projects implemented by the City. The majority of CDBG projects are implemented by
subrecipients and the City expects funds to be leveraged with CDBG funds to improve the outcome of
the project.
The City has the following prior year resources totaling$69,376.01:
• ACHA (IDIS#93) $10,000— participants had difficulty locating affordable homes that
were not outbid by other homebuyers.
• Admin and Fair Housing (IDIS#94) $25,700.10—the City required less funding than
anticipated.
• Meridian Library (IDIS#99) $18,254—completed under budget.
• Crestwood/Fenway Streetlights (IDIS #100) $15,421.91—completed under budget.
Reallocated funds will go toward PY18 Chateau/Chief Joseph Streetlights (IDIS#92), PY19
Fairview Ave Sidewalk Connection, and additional administrative costs.
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Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
PY19 Action Plan
Anticipated Resources
Program Source of Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Remainder
of ConPlan
CDBG public- Acquisition The City has allocated all prior year
federal Admin and funding and expects to receive around
Planning $400,000 for each of the remaining
Economic two years of the Con Plan.
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 424,162 0 069,376 424,162 800,000
Table 5-Expected Resources—Priority Table
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Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
PY19 Action Plan
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City of Meridian does not receive funding for HUD programs other than CDBG and there are no
additional state or federal funds available to leverage for program activities.The City does use local
funds to leverage staff time to implement all CDBG activities.
The projects identified below anticipates leveraging the following resources:
• ACHA—local and federal funds for staff time to administer the homeownership program and to
assist with ongoing mortgages for those who qualify;
• Boys& Girls Club—private funds to administer the scholarship program and provide additional
scholarships to those who are unable to access CDBG funding;
• CATCH, Inc.—private funds to administer the program;
• City of Meridian—local funds to pay staff salaries;
d
• The Jesse Tree of Idaho—private funds will be used to administer the program and provide
additional assistance to those who are unable to access CDBG funding.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
There are currently no publically owned lands within Meridian that have been identified to specifically
address needs of the Con Plan or the Action Plan.
Discussion
The City and its subrecipients will work to leverage funding and in-kind resources to help maximize the
usage of CDBG funding.
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Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
PY19 Action Plan
Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area
1 Improve 2017 2021 Non- Better Accessibility in CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure
Accessibility Homeless Meridian $4-295,662 Activities other than
Special Improve Accessibility Low/Moderate Income
Needs in Meridian Housing Benefit:86&5,474
Persons Assisted
2 Enhance 2017 2021 Affordable Homeownership CDBG: $40,000 Direct Financial Assistance to
Homeownership Housing Opportunities: 80-120 Homebuyers: 4 Households
Opportunities Percent of AMI Assisted
Down Payment
Assistance
Opportunities
3 Administration and 2017 2021 Admin CDBG: $4-35,000 Other: 0 Other
Fair Housing
Activities
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PY19 Action Plan
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area
4 Provide Social 2017 2021 Non- Improvements in CDBG: Public service activities other
Services Homeless Economic Stability $93,99913,000 than Low/Moderate Income
Special Homeownership Housing Benefit: 209 Persons
Needs Opportunities: 80-120 Assisted
Low income Percent of AMI H A.m.e ssntss P F event+e;T°3
services Rental Assistance and PeFsens Assisted
Affordable Rental
Units
Improved Housing
Options and
Supportive Services
Rental Assistance
Programs and Rental
Units
Service Programs-
Low Income and
Special Needs
5 Stabilize the Rental 2017 2021 Improvements in $40,500 Homelessness Prevention: 141
Gap Economic Stability Persons Assisted
Service Programs-
Low Income and
Special Needs
Table 6—Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
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Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
PY19 Action Plan
1 Goal Name Improve Accessibility
Goal The City will coordinate with the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments and " Aimprove accessibility
Description by funding Fight "pathway improvements and upgrading/installing streetlights.
2 Goal Name Enhance Homeownership Opportunities
Goal The City will provide funding to ACHA to supplement closing and down payment costs for LMI households.
Description
3 Goal Name Administration and Fair Housing Activities
Goal The City will administer the Program, including collaboration with local entities to educate residents and landlords on fair
Description housing rights and responsibilities.
4 Goal Name Provide Social Services
Goal The City will address identified needs by providing local agencies with funding to provide childcare, hemele«^^«
Description
5 Goal Name Stabilize the Rental Gap
Goal The City will provide funding to provide homelessness prevention to households at risk of homelessness.
Description
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Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
PY19 Action Plan
Projects
AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City has allocated CDBG funds to projects that meet the priority needs and goals identified in the
2017-2021 Con Plan.
Projects
# Project Name
1 Homelessness Prevention
2 Youth Extended Care Scholarships
3 Homeownership Assistance
4 Streetlight Improvements Near Schools
5 E. Third R-re t Right of Way l.....pFev,,.... ent Fairview Ave Sidewalk Connection
y SOAR G - Coordination
7 Administration and Fair Housing
Table 7-Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
Projects were prioritized based on the needs identified in the 2017-2021 Con Plan, needs expressed in
the PY19 CDBG competitive application process, and the experiences of the CDBG Scoring Committee.
A common obstacle for all public service projects (Projects 1, 2, and 6 in the table above) is the lack of
available funding to provide the necessary level of services.To address this, subrecipients will leverage
other funding sources and utilize screening criteria to provide services to those with the highest level of
need first.
The Homeownership Assistance (Project 3 in the table above) program's main obstacle is related to the
soaring housing market in Meridian and lack of affordable homes.There are often bidding wars for the
few affordable units that come onto the market.To address this,ACHA has developed close working
relationships with lenders to identify additional sources of assistance that will make the homebuyers
more competitive in this market.
The public facilities projects (Projects 4 and 5 in the table above) have the potential obstacle of rising
construction costs,which is related to the soaring housing market. Oftentimes it is difficult to find a
contractor to complete smaller construction projects because there is such a demand for large
construction projects right now.
No obstacles have been identified for Administration and Fair Housing(Project 7 above).
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Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
PY19 Action Plan
AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
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1 Project Name Homelessness Prevention
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported °AWPI^ cAPiAl SPPXiPP Stabilize the Rental Gap
Needs Addressed Improvements in Economic Stability
Rental Assistance and Affordable Rental Units
Improved Housing Options and Supportive Services
Rental Assistance Programs and Rental Units
Service Programs- Low Income and Special Needs
Funding CDBG: $24,500
Description Provides a "safety net" to extremely low-, very low-and low-income
families in need of short term,temporary assistance to keep them from
slipping into homelessness.This is a proactive program that is dedicated
to the prevention of homelessness in our community.
Target Date 9/30/2020
Estimate the number 31 LMI households averaging 3 people per household who are at risk of
and type of families homelessness.
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Services will be provided at The Jesse Tree of Idaho, located at 1121
Miller Street in Boise and will benefit households throughout Meridian.
Planned Activities (05Q) Subsistence Payments
2 Project Name Youth Extended Care Scholarships
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Provide Social Services
Needs Addressed Improvements in Economic Stability
Service Programs- Low Income and Special Needs
Funding CDBG: $13,000
Description Provides funding for low-to moderate-income families to participate in
before and after school programs as well as summer programs at a free
or reduced cost.
Target Date 9/30/2020
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Estimate the number 20 LMI households with children under age 13.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Services will be provided at the Meridian Boys & Girls Club, located at
911 N. Meridian Road in Meridian.
Planned Activities (05L) Child Care Services
3 Project Name Homeownership Assistance
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Enhance Homeownership Opportunities
Needs Addressed Homeownership Opportunities: 80-120 Percent of AMI
Down Payment Assistance Opportunities
Funding CDBG: $40,000
Description Provides safe and affordable housing and fostering self-sufficiency and
stability for people in need through down payment and/or closing cost
assistance.
Target Date 9/30/2020
Estimate the number 4 LMI households purchasing a home in Meridian.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Services will be provided at ACHA's offices located at 1001 S. Orchard
Street in Boise and will benefit households throughout Meridian.
Planned Activities (1313) Homeownership Assistance
4 Project Name Streetlight Improvements Near Schools
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Improve Accessibility
Needs Addressed Better Accessibility in Meridian
Improve Accessibility in Meridian
Funding CDBG: $115,662
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Description Install/upgrade to LED fixtures and poles on walking routes to Meridian
schools in LMI areas to provide a safe and reliable access for children to
get to school.
Target Date 9/30/2020
Estimate the number 166 households with an average of 4 persons per household,who reside
and type of families in the LMI area.
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Neighborhoods in walking zone of Meridian Middle and Meridian High
Schools near W. Camellia Ln, NW 12th Ave., and W. State St.
Planned Activities (03K) Street Improvements
5 Project Name Fairview Ave. Sidewalk Connection€.Third Street Right of Way
I m r,+c
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Improve Accessibility
Needs Addressed Better Accessibility in MeridianimprevemeRtS iR ECE)ReMiG Stability
Improve Accessibility in Meridian
Funding CDBG: $188,000380,000
Description Right of , r+ iR M r„diaWrs sI„m and Mirth+ .,hieh
Pathway connection to improve access and safety for
pedestrians in an LMI area. During PY19 the City will allocate $233,554
toward Phase 1, which will include moving electrical infrastructure,
demolition, and installation of curb and gutter. Phase 2 will be funded
during PY20 and will include the installation of the multi-use path and
accessible ramp. Any unspent funds allocated for Phase 1 will roll into
Phase 2 durinL PY20.
Target Date 9/30/2020
Estimate the number 1 nn 1 Ml he u 1Sehel.drs;.y „f fe wr r p 1 e rte r he---.S, he-Id- ...h ,
and type of families I,,,^ r travel iR the Redevelopment Area ef. ""^rildilaR.An estimated 875
that will benefit from households with an average of four people per household who reside in
the proposed the LMI area.
activities
Location Description E.Third Street h +,.,,,e.p Qrr,.,d,. ay and +h., railrearl +r. eks Five Mile
Creek Pathway on Fairview Ave to Lakes Place
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Planned Activities (03K) Street Improvements
6 Project Name SOAR Care r^^r,,6Pat4':^CATCH Homelessness Prevention
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Stabilize the Rental Gap°r^ �'^ c^ ;,� c^�,•; ^
Needs Addressed Improvements in Economic Stability
Improved Housing Options and Supportive Services
Rental Assistance and Affordable Rental Units
Service Programs- Low Income and Special Needs
Funding CDBG: $16,000
Description Provides Care C-^^rd-ipa+,^n and + ^ ^f.,,-iRd-i •6dWalS plyi,R.,f.,r
emergency payments on behalf of individuals or families for the purpose
of preventing homelessness.
Target Date 9/30/2020
Estimate the number 8-16 LMI households averaging 3 people per household who are at risk
and type of families of homelessness.ipp-Ovid-"'s, E Rtly expeFieRGiRg OF at Fo-sk ^f
that will benefit from "^,....^'^rr^^r,;wh^ h- •^ Pi pqpp*Al health direr,l^r and disabilit •
the proposed
activities
Location Description Services will be provided throughout the community, including at the
CATCH, Inc. offices located at 503 S. Americana Blvd. in Boise.
Planned Activities (05Q) Subsistence Payments(^SR` Disabilit •Services
7 Project Name Administration
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Administration and Fair Housing Activities
Needs Addressed N/A
Funding CDBG: $3-25,000
Description This project will have activities that relate to the administrative,
planning, and fa+F hegtechnical assistance processes of the CDBG
program during PY19.
Target Date 9/30/2020
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Estimate the number N/A
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Administration office is located in Meridian City Hall at 33 E. Broadway
Ave. suite 102.
Planned Activities (21A)Administration and Planning
8 Project Name Fair Housing
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Administration and Fair Housing Activities
Needs Addressed N/A
Funding CDBG: $10,000
Description This project will carry out activities that relate to fair housing. At a
minimum, CDBG funds will be used to implement a Fair Housing
Campaign in April. Other opportunities to promote fair housing activities
will be evaluated as they arise.
Target Date 9/30/2020
Estimate the number 300 LMI households
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description The Fair Housing Campaign will be promoted via television, radio, and
social media.
Planned Activities (21D) Fair Housing Activities
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution —91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The City of Meridian's basis for allocating projects is geographically delineated within its municipal
boundaries. Funding is determined by meeting national objectives, qualifying eligible activities, and
through a competitive application process.The City does not specify target areas by census tract or
block group.
There are four(4) Census Tracts that are either fully or partially within Meridian's municipal boundaries:
census tracts 0103.21; 0103.22; 0103.33; and 0103.35.The use of CDBG funding is not pre-determined
on areas of low-and moderate- income concentration or racial characteristics. Service agencies
providing CDBG funded services are primarily located in Boise; however, low-and moderate-income
clients served reside in Meridian.
Two LMI area benefit projects have been identified for PY19:
• 6 .41-Qenefit: 5Streetlights will be upgraded/installed in census tract 103.22
• Sidewalk connection Slum and Bligh : right of way street ; RtS will be completed in
census Ttracts 103.21 and 103.33
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Table 8-Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
No projects were prioritized based solely on geographic area.
Discussion
The City allocates funds to assist low-to moderate-income (LMI) Meridian residents without targeting or
prioritizing specific geographic locations.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing—91.220(g)
Introduction
The City of Meridian dedicates funding to providing LMI Meridian residents with affordable housing.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 4
Special-Needs 0
Total 4
Table 9-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 4
Total 4
Table 10-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Funding is allocated for acquisition of existing single-family units. ACHA will utilize this funding to
subsidize mortgage principal amounts, assist with closing costs, and provide up to 50%of the required
down payment.
To ensure the Section 215 definition of affordable housing is met, ACHA requires participants to qualify
as a first-time homebuyer, purchase a home that will be their principal residence, and the homebuyer's
annual household income must be at or below 80%of Area Median Income. Additionally,ACHA offers
participants housing counseling and works with homebuyers to find housing where the cost of the
housing is reasonable and affordable to the homebuyer, so the housing does not exceed 95 percent of
the median purchase price for the area.
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AP-60 Public Housing— 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City of Meridian is served by the Ada County Housing Authority(ACHA),who administers the
Homeownership Voucher Program, Housing Choice Voucher, Mainstream Voucher, as well as managing
the Family Self Sufficiency Program.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
As part of the City's overall Comprehensive Plan, Meridian has identified a goal of offering a diversity of
housing types for all economic levels throughout the City.To accomplish this goal, Meridian encourages
quality housing projects for all economic levels throughout the city. The City supports a variety of
residential categories (low-, medium-, medium-high and high-density single family, multi-family,
townhouses, duplexes, apartments, condominiums, etc.) for the purpose of providing the City with a
range of opportunities to provide housing affordability to all.
In spite of these efforts, ACHA has identified a lack of affordable units as a barrier to eligible renters and
potential homeowners. Meridian is one of the towns within the greater Boise Metropolitan Area, locally
known as the Treasure Valley, which ACHA serves.The Treasure Valley as a whole struggles with
accessibility to affordable housing and necessary public services.ACHA estimates that 30%of
households receiving Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) are unable to identify a housing unit within 120
days, requiring them to relinquish the voucher and return to the waiting list.
The City will continue to collaborate with ACHA,the CoC, and other partners during PY19 to move
forward with the steps identified in the "Housing Affordability in Meridian" whitepaper.The whitepaper
is currently being developed and is anticipated to be presented to Council in Fall 2019,with specific
action steps identified at that time. Likely actions will include exploring Idaho's Housing Trust Fund and
funding opportunities with Idaho Housing and Finance Association; working with ACHA to evaluate
various strategies of administering their homeownership programs; and working with potential partners
to administer a homeowner rehabilitation program.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
ACHA encourages public housing residents to participate in homeownership by:
• Referring families interested in homeownership to first-time homebuyer workshops covering
the following topics: benefits of and preparation for homeownership, credit analysis, FICO
scoring methodology, mortgage types and requirements, private mortgage insurance, loan-to-
value ratio, down payment assistance programs, escrow and title process, property taxes, home
maintenance, and homeowner responsibilities.
• Providing one-on-one meetings with a Homeownership Coordinator to determine short- and
long-term goals in obtaining homeownership and to make a plan to reduce any barriers that
need to be addressed.
• Collaborating with nonprofit partner agencies, lenders, and realtors in the delivery of counseling
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services for low-to moderate-income first-time homebuyers in the FSS/HCV programs.
• Expanding partnerships with community organizations, lending institutions, and real estate
professionals.
• Actively marketing the Homeownership Assistance program to existing voucher holders through
quarterly newsletters and attending the annual recertification meetings for voucher holders to
explain the programs.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
ACHA is not a troubled PHA.
Discussion
The City is committed to helping LMI households access necessary services and homeownership as
desired through a variety of methods.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
Introduction
The City coordinates with the Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care (CoC) and the Region 4
Behavioral Health Board (BHB) to identify the strategies to address needs of those who are at risk of or
currently experiencing homelessness.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The City of Meridian has been an active member of the CoC for the last four years to better understand
and coordinate the needs that Meridian residents who are currently or at risk of experiencing
homelessness face and how to better serve them. In addition, City representatives are frequently
involved in public discussions, presentations, and meetings with citizens, other governmental officials,
and local service providers including West Ada School District,Jesse Tree, and CATCH to provide
support, understanding, and outreach to those who are experiencing homelessness in Meridian.
In previous years,the City worked with the CoC to add data points to the CoC's Homeless Management
Information System (HMIS)to enable the City to determine how many Meridian residents are
experiencing homelessness and the reasons for their housing crisis.This data and information will be
evaluated during PY19 to better inform strategies and partnerships for the City to implement.The City is
committed to serving the individual needs of Meridian's homeless population as identified by the CoC
and local organizations.
The City has also worked with the CoC to conduct the annual Point-in-Time Count, which helps
determine the number of people who are experiencing homelessness on a given day. This information
allows the City to understand the level of homelessness in Meridian and to develop a program that
better serves those in need. The City will continue to assist with this process in upcoming years.
The City intends to continue to use its partners to identify, understand, and support those experiencing
homelessness (especially persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness) or at risk of homelessness
with special needs in Meridian.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
While there are emergency shelter and transitional housing facilities located in other nearby cities in the
Treasure Valley, none of these facilities are located within City of Meridian. The City has prioritized
funding homelessness prevention to mitigate the need for these services, but also works closely with the
CoC and Coordinated Entry to assist Meridian residents who are in need of emergency shelter or
transitional housing. The City encourages agencies who provide these services to apply for CDBG
funding, but there were no applications during PY19 for projects directly related to emergency shelters
or transitional housing projects. However, all services to be funded are available to those who qualify.
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Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families,families
with children,veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City will provide funding to ACHA to assist with down payment and closing cost assistance to low-to
moderate-income residents of Meridian. In addition, Meridian's work with Jesse Tree and CATCH has
helped provide rental and case management services aimed at preventing and resolving needs for those
currently experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Meridian.
The partnerships that the City has with local committees, organizations, and networks in evaluating,
understanding, and addressing the many needs of Meridian residents experiencing homelessness
include Meridian Police Department, Ada County Sheriff's Office, City of Boise, City of Nampa, City of
Caldwell, Women's and Children's Alliance,Jesse Tree, Boys &Girls Clubs of Ada County, West Ada
School District, CATCH,Ada County Housing Authority, Local HUD office, CoC, Meridian Food Bank,
United Way, NeighborWorks Boise, IHFA,Terry Riley, EI-Ada Community Action, Our Path Home, and
many others.These partnerships are extensive and ongoing in order to help address and prevent
homelessness in Meridian.
These efforts, particularly coordination and participation with CATCH and the CoC, are designed to assist
local service providers in helping persons experiencing homelessness make the transition to permanent
housing and independent living while shortening the time individuals and families experience
homelessness.
In addition,the City's relationships with ACHA, CATCH, and Jesse Tree are aimed to develop activities
through the Program that facilitate access for individuals and families experiencing homelessness to
affordable housing units while also preventing individuals and families from becoming homeless.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs.
The City is actively involved in the CoC, which is comprised of representation from ACHA, Health and
Welfare, mental health service providers and other service agencies.The Ada County Sheriff, Boise
Police Department and Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections are also part of the CoC.The CoC
coordinates, collects data, reviews data, and prioritizes strategies based on data and input from
providers.The priority over the last two years has been Coordinated Entry and Permanent Supportive
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Housing. Coordinated Entry is housed with Our Path Home and is available to all communities within
Ada County. Case conferencing is coordinated between health, mental health, and service providers for
vulnerable households.
The City is also involved in the Behavioral Health Board (BHB),which focuses on mental health and
substance use disorders.The BHB is a government entity established by the Idaho legislature in 2014 to
advise Idaho's behavioral health authority, identify gaps, and promote improvements to the delivery of
integrated services for behavioral health in Idaho.The Board promotes and supports prevention,
intervention, recovery and resiliency for individuals and families in need. It is composed of 23
stakeholders, advocates, and professionals across the continuum of care. Involvement with this group
allows the City to understand the broader needs of the community as related to behavioral health in
general and specifically for those who are being discharged from institutional settings such as mental
health facilities and corrections programs.
During PY19 the City will also provide funding to Jesse Tree to keep families, individuals, and children
who are at risk of eviction stably housed. Meridian partners with other organizations such as CATCH to
assess needs and provide services for those at risk of becoming homeless.
Discussion
Much of the work funded through the Program is directed at housing stability for Meridian's LMI
residents. In addition to the services previously mentioned, the City is focusing on public transportation
for seniors,ADA compliance improvements to public facilities, and public facility improvements such as
sidewalk and streetlight improvements in LMI areas are focused, outside of those already noted, to
meet the needs of persons who are and who are not homeless in the community.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing—91.220(j)
Introduction:
Section V of the Consolidated Plan and Fair Housing Assessment, a supplement to the City's 2017-2021
Consolidated Plan which can be found in the Grantee Unique Appendices, analyzes public and private
barriers to housing choice in Meridian. Stakeholders were also interviewed about housing barriers.
Barriers associated with tax policies, land use controls and zoning, building codes,fees and charges,
growth limits, and policies affecting the return on residential investment were not identified as barriers.
On the contrary,the review found a favorable environment for development and a migration toward
more diverse housing types.
As such,the actions summarized below do NOT address the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing (policies, procedures, processes). Instead,they focus on actions that
address other types of identified barriers.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
The City has expressed a commitment to creating more diverse housing types through its
redevelopment plan for downtown.The Destination Downtown plan states that creating diverse
housing opportunities for different housing needs and life-cycles in downtown Meridian is important to
support new businesses and activity.A healthy housing mix will also help to draw people downtown and
ensure 24-7 activity. Housing created or redeveloped as part of the downtown plan is expected to
include apartments,townhomes, condominiums, duplexes, and single-family homes.The City helped
facilitate the recent RFP for a large portion of the publicly-owned properties in downtown Meridian with
a priority given to proposals that focused on developing mixed use and high-density housing. The
project that was awarded, Downtown Lofts,will bring several affordable units to downtown Meridian
including six (6)that will be dedicated to CATCH participants. This project is expected to be completed
in early 2021.
In 2017,to evaluate potential fair housing concerns within the City's zoning code,the City had BBC
Consulting utilize a "Review of Public Policies and Practices (Zoning and Planning Codes)"form recently
circulated by the Los Angeles fair housing office of HUD.The research did not reveal any negative effects
of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing.This includes land use controls, tax policies
affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies
affecting returns on residential investment.
In addition, over the next few program years,the City intends to undergo a review of potential policy
and code changes that will incentivize the future development of multi-family and affordable housing
units in Meridian.
Discussion:
Please see the Grantee Unique Appendices attached to the City's 2017-2021 Consolidated Plan for
details (Section V, pages 9 through 11).
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AP-85 Other Actions —91.220(k)
Introduction:
This section discusses the Other Actions the City will take to address the needs of low-income residents.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The City will continue to engage in conversations with neighboring communities and service providers to
identify and address underserved needs, maintain affordable housing, and reduce the number of
families living in poverty.
During PY19, the City has allocated funding to assist qualifying individuals with accessing SSI/SSDI
benefits, housing stability for those at risk of homelessness, and extended care programs that offer
youth a positive place to go. Additionally,the City is in the process of hiring a new Economic
Development Administrator and has set the expectation that the Economic Development program will
work closely with the CDBG program in an effort to better align the needs of our residents.
The City will increase relationships with private providers, developers, and social services providers to
reduce the obstacles for Meridian residents to achieve decent housing, a suitable living environment,
and expanded economic opportunities.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City intends to partner with local service providers that will assist in fostering and maintaining
affordable housing. Projects funded during PY19 will provide: emergency assistance to families who are
at risk of eviction and homelessness; scholarships for children to participated in extended care programs
so their caregivers can work; and down payment assistance to help renter households become
homeowners. Additionally,the City will be working with service providers that focus on providing
stability to those with mental health and/or substance use disorders to allow them to gain or maintain
affordable housing with access to care coordination and assistance for individuals applying for SSI/SSDI
who are experiencing homelessness, have a behavioral health issue, and a disability.
The City will also explore additional partnerships—including partnerships with mission-driven and
private developers—to bring more workforce housing into downtown and underutilized land parcels.
The City is also in the process of hiring a new Economic Development Administrator that will collaborate
with the CDBG Program in an effort to develop workforce housing and opportunities for residents to
increase their income in an effort to foster and maintain affordable housing.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Over the course of the upcoming program year,the City will provide information regarding lead-based
paint hazards to educate the public and continue to gauge the prevalence of lead paint contamination
within the City. There is a wealth of information already available from HUD,the State, neighboring
communities, and various organizations that staff will gather and make available at City Hall, on the
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City's website, and at other locations throughout the community as needed.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City will fund projects to assist poverty-level individuals and families access services that provide a
support system and allow them to focus on the steps they need to take to improve their living situation.
Projects include programs that provide emergency assistance to families who are at risk of
homelessness, housing cost assistance for residents unable to cover the full costs of home purchases,
and a fast-track process to access SSI/SSDI.The City's local strategic plan also plans to address poverty-
based issues through the expansion of needed public services as well as the ever-strong focus of
Meridian on economic development and the expansion of quality employment opportunities for the
jurisdiction's LMI population.
As part of its Strategic Plan,the City is working on an in-depth socioeconomic profile of the City to help
identify the needs of community members as it pertains to housing, finances,food, education,
healthcare, and transportation. Completing this research will allow the City to better understand the
factors that are contributing to residents who are facing poverty in Meridian, as well as help define
solutions that could help mitigate those factors.The City's hope is that this research will provide long-
term insights and strategies to reduce the number of poverty-level families in Meridian.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City recently made the CDBG Administrator position a full-time position and changed the position
title to Community Development Program Coordinator. This position is now funded out of the City's
general fund.This institutional change is designed to provide more time to effectively manage the CDBG
program and provide flexibility for the position to expand efforts into economic and other areas that can
help meet the community development needs of the City. Staff will continue to work to attain relevant
and appropriate professional development trainings during the program year to learn and address
current and future institutional problems. Discussions will continue about the expansion and
opportunities to add new program staff to assist in this community development work.
The City has been involved in the institutional restructuring of the CoC as well as the implementation of
new HMIS and Coordinated Entry standards for service providers in the County.These activities have
dramatically altered the institutional framework of housing and other service providers in the region and
has improved the efficiency and transparency of the coordinated work being done to address these
needs.The City hopes to identify new institutional structures that can be developed, reformed or
changed to better support the needs of those most at risk in the region (e.g. transitional and emergency
housing networks).
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
City staff will be working with the CoC to identify ways to enhance coordination between public and
private housing and social service agencies.As in many communities, there is not enough funding to
provide the level of services we'd like so the CoC plans to identify a way of coordinating services that are
available and reducing duplication of services for a more effective use of funding. Multiple methods will
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be explored including phone apps and enhancing services that are already available.
The City's partnership and funding relationship with local housing service organizations including
NeighborWorks Boise,Jesse Tree, and Ada County Housing Authority will continue to expand in this
program year. In addition, coordination with other organizations like CATCH, Boise Rescue Mission,
Interfaith Sanctuary,Terry Riley, EI-Ada Community Action,Jannus, Idaho Office for Refugees,Agency
for New Americans, Women's and Children's Alliance, and all members associated with the local CoC
(including private housing developers) will continue to be built upon to improve networks, coordination,
and problem solving in the jurisdiction. Meridian's participation in the local CoC, housing and
homelessness roundtables, and other regional coordination efforts outlines the City's continued action
plan for enhancing the networking and coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies.
Discussion:
The City intends to fund multiple projects that will improve access to affordable housing and suitable
living environments for Meridian residents. Staff will be working with subrecipients to identify barriers
within their programs and find ways to address them to provide more effective services. Staff will also
identify ways to improve and expand Meridian's CDBG Program for future years.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(i)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Below is a description of the program requirements for Meridian's CDBG program and its commitment
to meet those requirements.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table.The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1.The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2.The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3.The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4.The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5.The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1.The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit-A consecutive
period of one,two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70%of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and
moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. qR :75100%
This City's certification period includes program years 2018, 2019, and 2020. Outside of admin and fair
housing,Tthe City will allocate all funding for PY19 to LMI projects. The City commits to meet the 70%
LMI benefit requirement of the federal CDBG program over the span of that three-year certification
period.
i.qhach will be completed in a designated shim and blight area. Hewever, during Program Years 20-1-8 and
2019 the City has allecated The main pFeject the Gity will be completing this year OS the FE.Third StFeet Right of Way 1FApFevements,
-..At the three year
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Citizen Participation Comments
PY19 Action Plan
Date Method of Contributor Comment City Response
Submission
6/5/19 Email Councilman Do you have a data that shows the Based on the population we serve with this program, I assume most of
Borton default rate of those who receive our loans are FHA loans,so my best guess at a comparison comes from
assistance,as compared to the Core Logic,which reports that nationally FHA loans had a 3.7%serious
common mortgage market? delinquency rate in September 2018,which is the lowest it's been in 11
Something that shows perhaps a years.
greater success rate I hope,which
may be due to a thorough vetting According to the two agencies who have administered the
process for those who applied for the Homeownership Assistance Program for the City,there have been zero
assistance. defaults since the beginning of this Program. This non-existent default
rate reflects on ACHA and NeighborWorks Boise,who have done a
phenomenal job of screening and educating potential participants. ACHA
and NeighborWorks efforts not only set these households up for success,
but also show the agencies abilities to be good stewards of public funds
for the City of Meridian.
PY19 Action Plan Amendment
Date Method of Contributor Comment City Response
Submission
3 26 20 Email and Stephanie Day CATCH would like to change the focus of their The City supports this effort and will include it in the
Phone Call program to better assist with the current needs. amendment.
Instead of providing SOAR Care Coordination they
would like to provide Homelessness Prevention.
4 7 20 Email and Councilwoman Given the deep recession that seems very likely to The City will be receiving an additional$288,106 under
Council Strader result from COVID-19 can the community the CARES Act. The priorities of this funding will include
Discussion development program make a recommendation on homelessness prevention in the form of rent, mortgage,
more robust plans for preventing homelessness? and utility assistance. Staff is currently working with
multiple providers to apply for this funding.
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Grantee Unique Appendices
Consolidated Plan and Fair Housing Assessment
SECTION V.
Public and Private Actions
This section examines puhlir and prisrate decisions thataffea hgysing chnipg--It heglnswith an
examinatian of the land vse regulations and the policies and practices oFthe Eni5eQtyf Ada
County Housing Authority(RCACHA),the largest provider or publicly supported housing in the
region-It alsn analym-9 mortgage Ivan decisions of the private sector-Other privahesectnr
actlAloq are exmninbed in the fairhousing legat cages discucLsed iTi fkwtion VI-
Public Horsing Authority
The policies and procedures oFthe Boise City{Ada County Housing Authority JECACHA]were
reviewed as part of the Fair housing a nalysis,using the discossinn topics rerpmmended by HIED
in the AFH temrtlate.The following discussion of RCACHA Pnticim and pmcedures is based on in-
tlepth interviews with management
rnterwiews with RCACHA starEahnutpolides and practices revealed there may he same Fair
housingconcernx in regaNs M mess to-erYices and hou03jg For persons wjth disahilltles.
rn SUM,the BCACHA suhsrrihes to the Following procedures-
M Fqual weight preFerenees for elderly,disabled and Families with minnrchildren.People who
are timing nut oFtransitianaI housing go to the tip of the list,while out-al`-state requests are
last-
4 Buy,rehab and sel I affordable hamLs thrnvgh EMACHA's$500,0013 self funded
pavigraak The grant fr►ruws on down payment and clo5jng cast assistance.
■ Comply with HUD's Apri 1 2{]16 guidance on crim inal history by evatuating violent,
drug€ rIvi€tiow individually and conducting three year look hack[RCACHA was
al ready in compliance before the ream#change in crimenal historypoliCy)-
RCACHA€Etrrently assists 1,8013 very-bow income households with Section 8 rental assistance in
Ads County-At the time this report was prepared,RCACHA was not accepting any additional
applicatiort_s F+ir the Section R Housing Chnice VoucheftHM program-The waitlist Mrvau€her
assistance is anywhere between fi to 24 months,depending on federal funding-RCACHA stalf
feel that the market i5 relatively accepting ofSecpon B vnu,doers,but this varies by lecetinn.
The greatest rhallepges(aced by the RCACHA are-,
■ Transportation harriers forsccessing servi€es.Althaugh land3 ford s are wil ling W take Section
8 in the arearthe RCACHA has had mmt success with Boise Isndlord-5-Even when 3andlord_s
#Aire 5ectinn 8 in Meridian,most of the servjVes sF*1.4pSaod in R(i5eal►d the lack arpublie
tre nspErrtation creates harriers_
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• Physlcal acroslbility in housing for person-:Ith d Isabl 1Ities-
• Lack-of affordable housing and preservation of existing multilamlly unim especially for
seniors-7he PHA'5 focus has been on rehabilimtinghomes and selling affordahle+units,
rather than rental unirs.ThP biggest issues are push back from the community to prevent
new affordable multi-family and difficulty Inacrosing LI li'PC,
The geographic distribu ion of IlousingChoice voucher[H M holders is pictured in Figure V-1-
Censui5 tracts In eastern 21nd Southern Meridian either do not have available data or HCV don"t
exist.The area with the highestclusterof KVholder5 is located in the central and west central
ce3)su5 tracts of the City.ASciiscuswil In Section IV.this is an area ol`the City with relatively
moderate opportyinl.ty-
in addition to providing KVs,6CACFlAofFers a homeownership voucher throargb their Family
SeiFSufficieney(Fs5)program,This program is availaNeto residents currenttyparticipatingin
the HCV program.The»ousingAuthority's goal is to promote awl support homeownership for
faml Iles by peymentasslst,ance to help pay For the oast of homeownership and toprovide
additional assumnixto mortgage lenders.
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Lard Use Reguiations and Policies
BRf.reviewed the City of Meridian's zoning regulations,cnmprehensive plan and planning fees
to aw-.0 potent mi fair housing concern or opportunities resulting from the development
process.This review did not identiFy any Lair housing problems.
The City hay recently expressed a onmmitment to€reating mare diverse hpu5ingtypes through
its redevelopment plan Lrrdowntowri-The Plan stales that creating diverse hnusing
opporWaities fordifterent housing neeJsand Lifv-cy€tes in downtown Meridian is important to
support new husinesse5 and activity.A healthy housing mix will also help to draw penple
downbDwn and enctkre 24-7 activity.Housing created or redeveinped as Partoftbe dovrnbown
plans is expected W include apartmen[sr pawn homes,€ondominiumLs,duplexes,ind single family
homes-
Land use and 2011`11ng laws.To evalt}ate pcikenda I Fair housing cnnCerns within tyre City's
inning WJe,BBC utilized a"Revietivof Public Policies and PmcdGeS(7*ning and Planning
Codes)"Form recently circulated by the Los Angeles Fair housing oMce of HIJD-ThEs 5eetian
pr;ses the questions from this checklist,along with responses 1boutthE C'tyrs cnde_The zoning
code For the City of Meridian was updated i n December 201(3-
Doff the cvdedefrnikonnf fpmio'hovetheEfectofdlfcriminvtifFgaquinsturrre0owdindiWiouR.
w�thdjI5abt fitieewhnresrdeWpwrheriftgcongregaWorgraup10vingiwranggem--nt? Nn_The{.ity's
code definer the term"Family"a5 a person Living alone or two nr more Persons related by blond
or marriage;a group of not more than ten persons who need not he related hY hlnnd or marriage
living together in a dwelLllig unit,orelght or Feweir unrelabed rnentatly and}or phxrsirally
handicapped nr elderly pet ons residing i n a dwelling under staff supervision.
"Clrvup home"is not defined in the City's ender but the Hear definition ot'Family'aPptie5 to
€ongregaW or groµp I ruing arrangemeos.
Zpning Rgguratlipn Impediment.-Does the CWe defin?6vn of f¢mixy"have the effect pf
discrimir3w3n67ugainst unnqu edindividuah with Xwhitities who reside bVetherin a cmugrt;gpte
orgrtru+a fivingarmopgement?No.Although some jurisdictioms do not deFne Family to allow rcv-
flexibility,Meridian's definitinn provides a wide range ofspplicatinns-
A"nrding to lawyer Brian f'nnnolly,co-author of a recent American Bar A.,Lroc.iatin n hook on
group hnnies planning and regulations,some jurisdictions are removing definitions of tanrily
from local codes bo avoid potential liandityr-h Instead,communities a re using more Ftexihle
definitinns that avoid distinctions based on tree relation of the hnusehnld members and instead
fncus on the"Functianai aspects 4F a Family relationSh4-
7.nrrigg RWuJa born fmpediment'Is the Cpdedefinitipn of"d+sabihty'the some in the Fair Hmu;inq
Act?The Inning Code dries not provide a definition of"disahhility,""disa.blecl"ar"handicap."
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Practice Jmpgdiment!ages the wwPing gpportuni(ies fiar rndividupls with
drmhffrws and m&charmterrze wch housing orb a"hoarding orrromjpghau5e"orhnteq"?N(3-The
City's code does not define"bpardingor rooming house".
Practice impediment saes the zoning ordinonzedenyhaasirig nppoFTUn trea fur4&ahffrtyr
individuck with on_site housfrty supporting services?No.The defMnl Glop For a Family remgnim the
need fvr supervisors,which is linked by an-sitesuppuilive 5erviee.5_
fhpe5 the furt0krion Whey allow any namber afunrVoted perw",%Fq rgFide hpgether,but restrict
such ocmPvn fy;rf the rssrderrts are disabled?Nn,the City limits both.The number of u nrelated
persons in nnehai Behold is re% icw4+d to ten and then cupancy limit for group domes is eight.
S the furiadlction p0kynnt allow d&ahledpenmirs by make remanoWe nrgdi)5patfans orpmwlde
rea_mnabJe accamgwitatrpn Or disabled Caen+ale Wro live rrI mvnierpaf sgppfied or managed
residentialhaysirj9 No-
Does the furfsdretion require puhlkhearing to obtainptrhlic inputpT. ifice*CeptinRstn
zoning and land-useru+e.F Mirdisahledopptrcarlts and is the hearrggonl)JordJsQhledappipcanLs
rather than for0appficarrts?No.Public hearings are required to Dhraln a subdivision,
con4i2inn31 use permit or varianpe,but the hearing t5 not specific to per5pnswith disabilities.
foes the?onfng nrdinartne address mixed usa:72 Haw are the residential land etees rrigeg55ed?What
51andarikapply7The City-of Meridian has three mixed use zoning districts-Old Tpwn,
Traditional Neighhgrttoard Center and Tmdiponal Neighbarhna►d Residential.Mixed use is
addressed in 11itle 11.Chapter 2.Ar ride 6 of City Crsde,and titled TF34itional Neighhnrhnod
Distrkts.'1'ft2 Traditional Neighhorhood District's purpow L5'to encourage mixed us,cnmpad
development Ghat is sensitive to the envlrnamental rharacteristie5 of the land and Fapllitates the
efficient use vFserviees...A traditional neighborhnpd district diver5lfles and integrates land uses
within dnsr proxim ity to each otlrerr and it prauiaes tar the dai ly recreational and shppping
needs of the residents." The standards for developing within a mixed use area vary by inning
district-see MCC 1 I-ZD-2-
Does the zoning prdirrance describe any areas in pfris jvri5dretioa as exclasiwe?No.
Are there exclW.srarrs or dvrewTiansaf hmiring housing to any af'the faffowivrggrav+xv race;rrrlor,
seer,religron,qge,disahlJrty,marital stptus or)brn'ifial staters andfor creed rrf`natlonat moon?NCL
Are there any restdcdons for Senior hoosing in the zoning ordifwace?Jf ym;do the restriclrnrrs
cpmfrlywrUr Fedenaiiarw on JrpusOngprolderpar5grta(i.e..w1e0y orcvpied bypemWZ5 62yearsaf
age or order or at ku5t onepermnSSy"nofage and has.W- nificantfacrlitrespr.servicestomser
tyre physrcal pr squafi creeds of wider people f?No.$senior housing is not uniqueEy addressed in the
Code except in theaeFtnition of Family.
foes the aprtfV nrgdimanre amrvin a�y 5pecW provi5ionsfor risking houvir9 aeceSsrhie 10 perwm
with disabilities?No.
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Dies the 20FO{g nrdJ"nWe&=bM;h rcCppj-zracy.standards ar maurmam accupgnLy irmats?Yes.
Households are all subject to n=pancy limits.HnLueholds coTnpoced of unrelated persons are
rer,tricped to ten people and restricted to eight people for mentally and/or physically
handicapped nr elderly persons under 5ta fir svpervision-
Ares the wnin{grrdrrppnn inelutteR Na.
Descrihe the minimum standards and amenities required by the ordinance fipr a mvltrpie fami0y
prNeet with myeetto hurri capparking.The City dne$not have explicit regVirernent;for
handicap parting for muld-Fami ly,or any other project It is the responsibility Of the
a pplieant.fdevelnperto€amply with ADA jMCC 11X-50).
Dreg the aorrrjg mde drgbn6 inh niprciVxear hnuung from ether 5-inglelomi0y resrdenbar and
mnitrfarrtrtyresidenZW1 LL es by the aiaNiratrptt ofa C+ondrt+onaj paeiaergnid(epra)?No.
Does the aonrng rode drstiaegaishhandicappedhoasirrg from othersinglefanri re5ide+r WantX
moltljk3mrtyresi0renlIkIzlwes by the appliratrapar pfp Cpnditrraval use permit(epra)?alp.
Haw pre'Vecfal9-up PaUsrrAq-definedfn zaninq+ude?Croup hotk5ing
i5 not defined in the code,but is referenced in other definitions_
a blurs ft orfesidential€are facilities:if the use resulvs in more than ten(f 0)persons
oQwVyinga dwelling at any nne time,the applicant or owner shAl cnneurreilt[y appty Fear a
change of occupancy as required by the building code i n accord with title 10 of this code-'lire
owner and{nr operator of phe Facility shall Secure and mai ntain a 1 icense from the state or
Idaho depsrtrnent oFhealth and weirare,facility Standards dlvis9on-
■ Famlilyr.A person livi ng alone or two{2)or more persons related by blood or marriage;A
group of not nxare tha n pen(10)persons who need oat be related by blood or marriage
living together in a dwel[ing unit;Sight(t;)or fewer unrelated mentally and/or physically
handicapped or elderly persons residing in a dwelling under staff supervision,provided
that rup more than two(2)staff members reside in the dwelhngatany one tlme-
Ares Ure juri.0icbajy�+Apa}niapg and halrrdrng wades fTe.Te*7dlymakespeeffic refereancetra the
vcces0b1hV requinemen.E5 contained in the f 3043 vmendswnr to Noe iron Housing Aa?Is Mere ony
provisipa fir mnnitrring aomplionce?Nn.
Private Sector Actions
The a ppcludingsecpon in this chapter Focuses on private secppractiprls that could present
harriers to Fair housingchai€e.It contains an analysis OF Home Mortgage Disdnsure Act(HMDA)
data,which report lending activi ty of Financial i nstitutiowr,-
HMDA data ate widely used to examine poterntial diwTI mination in mckrtgKge lending-F rancial
institutions have been required to report 11 MDA data since the 1970s,when civil rights laws
prompted higher scrytiny of lending activity.The variahles contained In the HMDA data5et have
expanded aver time,allowing For more comprehensive a na lyse5 and better resulm However.
despite expansions in the data reported,publ is H M DA data remain limited because¢F the
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Information that L4 wgreported.As 5nlch!SMok[ $nf lending disparitle$that µse HMDA dat$carry
a 5imilarcavent-HMDA data can he used to determine dirlpari,ties in Inan originations and
interest rates among bprMwers ofdiNrent races,ethni€ities,tenders,and IDcaticin of tine
property[hey hope to-own-Thedata can also he used to explain many gFthe re--;gns for any
lendingdisperides(e-g.,poor credit histnry}.Violations of fair lending,praetiees,hnwever,
generally origi nate with*cleral regulators who have acoe_Ss to a broader set nfin.Formation(e.g-,
hormwer[Dan files)of Iendingprartioe5-
This section uses theartalysis of TqM DA data bn determine if disparities in loan approvals and
terms:exist for Inan appdjeants of different ra€e5.and ethnicities.The HMDA data analysed in this
secp4n MIlect loans applied for by residents in 2014•,the latest year Fpr which HMDA were
publidy available at the time this docu meat was prepared.It also onmpares the results of the
HMDA analysis with leading outcomes reported is the last AI-
This anaJysi5wsncompleted at the Qniinty level to provide a broader dataset of minnr[ty
applicants and hetter detect any Fair lending concerns,As discussed in 5erdart 1,the dissimilarity
index was h igher in the county than For the City alone-
Loan apphratiorts. During 2014.there were 15,791 Iran appllcations proces5ed in Ada{runty
Mir home purct ses,Ivan rertnarices,and home irnpravemeriM Twenty loan applications did not
designate a census tract fqr where the home was located.(If the remaining 15,771 applications
with a knnwn perLELL-i fact,30 percent,or 4,76E$applicatinns,were located wlth[n the City of
Meridisn.'fllis vnlume of app[ications is much lawEr than in prior years,[n 201%there were a
total of 6,196 loan applicat[ons proressed in Meridian_
Overall,more than half of the 8.607 Ins applications(55%)were for home purchases.Another
44 percent were for refinances-Lust 2 percent were for home irrtprnvem+enM
Nearlythree-faµrths(72%)ntthe loan applications were cnnven#ianpl(L-!.,not Bnvemment
insured-or�wranteed),14 percent were Fede"i Housing Administration-insu red and 13
percent were Veterans Administration-gusranneed.
Figure V-2 shows the number and percentage of loan Ppplicationui by ra€ip.Over-pit,White
resident suhm itted more Ivan applications than any other racial nr ethnlr group.The Figure
also provides a onlurnn mmparing the racial and etlrril{dlstrthutkari of all Cntrnty residents from
the 2014ACS-The percentage nfHispanic loan applicants(3%)war-dispm"onabeto the
percentage-of the total Hispanic population(8%)-6nth White and Lion-Hispa nie residents
eo}Wrienced a similar trend pFs lower percentage oFapp4l;anfs compared to their pe.r4eritgge of
the total pDauJatiOn-
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figure V-2.
tw n Applications Received by
Race and Ethnicity,Ada
Gvwnty.2014
coca. RM
m..-A dud.lo.n.r.rn,JIII..N Arne*ican Indian or Alaska F Wyc K 1%
Qra pen ies or non-omrrer DDipmm Daw do Awn M lid 21ds
..A Add Ina Xb—..Rhq U eU.S. 'Black or AfrIcap Arnerkan 93 t% t%
Chma papJ.xhn cnegwr a•cur OiJud26.
Neriwe H9waiitr%or RBtirit Islander 63 D% D%
&Q..CA. Whitt 14.363 62% 93'a
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s65wir 535 3% 9%
Non.Hispanic 1#90 M 924&
Outcotnit of laa 11 appllcationS. Figure V-3 displays the aoina;tako n an Igan applikation:5 in
2014.
Ofthe potential actions that€i)uId be taken pn a Ina n_
4 `Loan originated'indicateSthpt the appli€atinn was approved and the applicantsocepted
the loan;
■ 'Approved,but not accepted"means that the application was approved,but the applicant
dense nat to Wcept the lean;
a -perlied by filarscidl institution"siguiRes that theapplicatir,3)wad TIOtapprgVed;
■ "Withdrawn hyal phrant"indicates that theappli€antchose not to pursue the Lean hetare
an approval decision had been made;and
4 'File cimed Lair incnmpletenesx"means that the applkcation was incomplete and the loan
was not eualvated.
MOTe than two-thinds(7[V%)of all loans appl led roc were nriginated and 14 percent of
a pplicatinm were denied-Ten perperst of Poo n applications were withdrawn by the appli ca nt a"d
the remainingapplications were either approved but not accepted or clgsed for incgmpletene5s.
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figure V-3,
loan Applications and Actiong -.354 ■ Irar.nrlgxtrr.
Taken,Ada County,2014
Nmr. - ■f'f5'IkailnnAxSk�hY
rinancW instiljAun
oaf�d�Mu�4 bN+fu mWnf�„ny
propmW or om•a.rar anV:rzL
■b(1�IIW II Vf i'.111f ILLIJM7'Lrj
seu": x1pllranr
FEC 4M4'2rN ram M3A and 9Br
Rd°mel�a ruuh% d{h,liwlitxer,;,iuxtiL',l
nr.t x:cptr.r.
HE J000-a;3r
imv'uVIeLe•in�
The most recrnL d istribvti"of loan 8151plication outcomes was simli to thgr o,rttvmes for the
City of Meridian in 2010:the ptirCentagt of dcnird loan applications(1*%)remained the same,in
2014.Loan appl IcatLons that were originated were lower(67%)Ln 2810.but ioan appl iCatlons
that were withdrawn by the applicant(II%)and approved but not accepted(7%)were higher_
Cvrrall,loan application atiioils since 2010 only differ sligbtLy and rrflrrtslrntlat OUtEames as
2014.
Outcome of aMkaklons by race and ethniclty,Figure V•4 prescrrLs more detail on the outcomes
of loan applications,[Lxusingon differrnres in rare and ethnicity,
The racial and ethhie groups with the h Ighest denial rate were Native Americans,with a denial
rate of 20 percent,and Asian?,Aftican Americans and 11is"n.ics,all with a den iaJ rate of 16
percent,This cumparos to denial rate&14 prt-cent fir all loan applicants,Nativr
Hawaiians/helflc Jslanders.White and Won•Fhspanlc residents had the lowest denial rate at 13
percent,
The rnor"kv lending uutbumes shown in FigureV•4 differfrom national and state outwnwr In
several ways.Flest,the difference Ln denials among African Americans and Whites was only 3
percentage points with more African Americans being denied than white residents,Nationally,
Lhe denial rake in 2014 w4s 25 perrertt fur AfrLcan American applicants,compared to lust 14
percent of non•Hispafth!White applicants—a difference-of 15 percentage paints.Semnd,denial
rakes for Asian applin n Ls in Ada County were also higher Alan that of white appiI ants;th Is was
also hit thr case nationally.
The HMDAa"lysis in the 3016518te of Ldaiw fair arousing analysis found rei LJvely high rates of
denials for American Indian/Alaskan Native,,Hispanic and Native Flawawn/Pacd1c Islander
applicants,Denial rates for othrr racial groups wrerc notsipnificantly different than thedrnlaJ
rates for White applicants,
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figure V-4.
Outcome of Mvr gage Loan Applications by Race and Ethnicity,Ada County,2014
Percent
RIOR
Ame iC,an Indldi}-of Alaske Nx-i a K% 4% dQk i 1 'a 1%
Asian HN 3% 16% 1-0% Z%
912rkarAfrir ARwrk-w P% 3% 1W S% 4%
HetNe Hawallanor pa{piC Islander 57% 5% 13% Lo% 5%
wh9le 71% 4% 13h 10% 3%
P&Mk"
ahpank P% 5% 145% 9% 3W.
Hon#Ihpohio 71% 4% 13% 10% 3%
0ionnAnnenrorif"FUDof6 arcr -1% x1l Zia
Anrrrkon rndfon/Whffe wffrrcnew -&% 1 `. .LIA
hrSS4ft4/-Wf-r�pukrvpa 4% ! IK
Narr. Dxd w indwk lomL for rrrA la i1v pfo',eR"or-wn-o Nrerza{ji ii .
7wRr srilCtlMl%iR.WhrNlarrd QOG aexard#[agWhry.
Loan originadon rates were somewhat slmilaracross racial and ethnic categories,all above 60
percent.Nadve American applicants had the lowest arlglnotion Late at64 percent Non-Hlspan1l:
and White applicants had the highesr rates both at 71 percent.
Idahal%Wkatiansbyn"and etftkiVr in the State of Idaho,AmerCan 3ndian}Alaska Native
a pplicants had loans originated 5S percent of the time;Asian applicants,62 percenk;Afrlcan
Americans,62 percent-,and Whl re applicants,166 percent.Hispanic borrowers had loans
originated 50 percent oFtlie dme--elghtpercentage paints lower than non-Hispanic applicants,
Across all races and ethnlcitles,Ada Counts loan originations were higher than that ofthe state.
Outwmes and types of 10IMSr Loan denial rates earl also wary byrace and ethnldgy based on the
type of loads appl led for by applicants.Denial rates are typlcaliy highest for home Improvement
loans,often because the addltbonal debt will ra Ise the loan to value ratios above the levels
allowed by flaanclal Instltudon,
An examinatlon ofthe types4Yf leans applled for by applicants of varying races aW etbnicldes
found that Native Ha-aiia n f Paclfic Islander applicants were much more likely than other
applicants to app3y For home purchase loans(754G of loan appiicadons).White,Non-Hlspanhc
and Hispanic appl scants had a lower rate of appllcatlans for home purchase loans(56%of loan
applicatlons).Applications forborne improvement loans were lowamangoll races and
ethnkltles,ranging Fmm 0 to 2 pero nt of applicadons.Among minority groups,Hispanic
applicants were the most llkelyofa€lappReanits to apply for reflnancing loans,while Native
Hawaiian fPaclfk Islanderappllcants were least likely to apply For refinancing loans.
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Figure V-5 dlspiays the dental rote by r�j4ts and ethn Iclty and lean purpose-Genlal rates For home
purchases are reladveV low across radail and ethnic groups except for Native Arnerlcans and
Naive Hawaiians/Facil-ic Islanders Home pu rchase denials are I-Iwent For WKite,RDn-Hispanic
and 11415panJc 4arrowers.A5i01)rAfrl47an American and Hispanlcborrnwws experienced a denial
rate of one-third for refinancing loans.In general,denlals were higher For home Impirovement
and re53larictng loans,as these can hold more risk pun a home porchaue toan-
Figure V-S. Ainui.au lyden N- 2 1% � Hume Flrr�islJxY
Denial loV Rare and Ethnicity and nr N.r<ka Yeti IA 12%
Loanu Purpose,Ada Centy,2014 � Home Imorcrarnent
Nan,. --Wren,
Asian 241:
rxkid.,nnrirl rrl..„irrair,.wr Ihm ill Irumv1rr+ .33K
m;de,WrKmd as WA
Sams: RL:rk r,-Atriran J.3x
SEC H+ta a Azw oaLb 241A and eer Heaarstl American 8 33%
tonsukht
Naive Hwmiianar -40A4
Pac di;15l370Pr A
109G
r%
Write 3375
fir.{
HLspanlr. 1T95
4� '3A%
JiX
tkn I li>pan'r_ 'J3'n'
}6K
Ada County luau applicants were denied home purchase loans at about tht:same rate L14%)
wmparrd tuapplicants nationally(13%)and higher than all applicants in the State of Idaho
[lU%).
outcomes and ino5me levels_F igu re V-6 examines differences in loan origination and denial
rates by in-Lome range.As shown by Kgurr V•6,thv different,in approval rates was mordcst.
except forLhe lowest inenmeapplicants.
Figure V-6.
M-0rtgage.Loan Application OrliAnti'DenWls by
lutome teael,Ada County,201A Less than 50%MF1 -A% 29%
rymr 50-M MR a% 16%
Gras nu irr6udr tomstormuldraxe+ploperiasornon.o.rcr ooapaAm H13-106%MFI 73% 12%
100%MFI+ 72% 12%
Sdrrcs:
SEC la,Qe aye,Gales a63a ard sec Hnrarth a Wns�n�
Reasons For denial.HMDA data Contain some inf-Omrattan on why Loans were denied,which
can help to explain differences in denials arnongraclal aM ethnic groups,f7gurre V-7 shows Lbe
reasons for denials to Ada County,
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For all racial and ethnic categnries,high deq#-#o-inrome ratio and inadequate nr I►oortredit
bimnrywere the tap reasons for denials,
Inadequate ar poor employment hiswry and unverifiable information were very minorreasnns.
There are many reasnns why loan originatic,n rates maybe lower far eerw in racial and ethnic
groups,First.same racial and ethnic groups are very smalI.sn the pool of pmential harrowers is
limped and may skew Wwands lower income hauseholds,sine minorities typicatty have t wer
inenmes.Se4;pnd,min orityapplicanps are mere Iibely to notaccept their Inan offers,gven if they
area pprfive,4-flitFereticeS in the mrnpletenes5 of Inain applications a nd withdrawal of
applications by potential bgrrnwersalso affect the prig inodon rptPs
Denial rates exhibit signlflcgnt variation aver Orne,ac,ordIng to the Fedeipl Reserve,drivgn by
changes in demand€or ceMin types nF Inans,variation in borrower type and change-s i n cmdi t
sMndard_S. Me finnallyrdenial rates on home purchase dpplicatiorus in 2014 was very low—even
lower than daring the housing hnpm years.The relatively low denial rape in 2014 is attributed to
a drop in applications.from riskier applicants,perhaps related to tighteningofcredIt availability
and Iendingstandards_
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Rtasonsfoe oaeislsof wan applications by Racrand Ethnicity of Applicant,ma county,20,14
Raw
Al rtan Rnp'a wmavaraoo 0% N% 43% x5^x U% 14� 0s6 Oak
Mir, 2% 5% 33% 36% YA 2% LO% 7%
R ckor AFrrcanA—r — 0% 13% 25% 5O96 ]3% 0% 0% 0%
NsUwm Ha II;nor Pw fK IPland,r "S Aa< �9% ]% ]9% 0% 0%
4hIlf 17% t3% 25% 27% 3% 3% 3% 9%
emwrxy
Hisp.— 13A 10% 25% 31% 0% 2% 1% 20%
Mon-Mppnlc m 13% ZS% 27% 3% 3Afi 3% v%
Nolr Pan mat hsMr4a���u3ra^+rrcrranvnwv>me ura�ts
Salrn: FREC HYQL Rir par antl>til�antl BK Nrs¢srNBienaltiry.
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B rim,@ loans.The•suhprime tending marketdKiined significantly fnilowing the howling
market cPi�ci laationaliy,In 21T14,nnVahout 3 percent of Cnnveptinrpal horns purcha and
percentof retina nce hens were f)ubprirne.l nterestingly,nationally,smali banks and credit
urLinns were much more likely to nrlgi nate subprime Losses than were mortgage u mpan Ie-s or
Large hanks in 20143 r3
In 2014.in Ada Cpunty,4.9 Percentafthe]oans were subprime.The average interest rate above
the prime rate wars 3 peerent A hprrfawer with a suhprime rate would pay,on averaperahput
$4rOOO lnnre per year than a prime rate Lwirrawer,orahout t120,HO oveT the IIFe oFth,e loan-
Given that tLie tpp reasnns For denials in the county were high d¢ht-tn-in,00me ratio and
inadequate nr iwisr credit hi5tory—and comidering the high cost nFsuhprime Inans to a
horrawer—this ks an area that the county should reuniter_
Summary
Thissectian examine$pV Wie and private decisigees that.3ffecthnusing choice,including the
pu blic provislon a nd reguLatinn of housing and a€ee5s to mortgage ti nanting.The primary
fin[4kn,&5 include;
■ The procedures and practises of the Seise City/Ada{county Housing Authority,and the
Cityr's lend use and coning regulation-,do not appear to create harriers to hnwiing choice
and are 1p line with HUD regulations.Oespite the KAMAG weighd ng preferences equalklr
among the elderly,disabled and tamilies with minor children,mane barriers to housing
chin€e may exist he€atmp of physical inaccessihitity of hfwsing unitsr Lack of local services
and agiing m iltifamiWunits thatar-e not being properly maintained
■ The differences in nio-rtgW loan denials among hnrrawers or varying races and ethnicities
a re minor,particularly when Compared to denials nationally. Native American applicants
have the highest gap in loan origination Tate#when carp pared to non-Hispanic Whibe
applicants,
For Che pw?mrs of th is sec mq'subprirne'is dlef ned w a Doan vri th an APR of mare then three peacerirtapx po m is abme
comparable Treasuries—Thies isoonsislm Seth the intent of the I4deraiHesenmindefmmp'subprin- 'sntheIIMDhdata
a krtp,/fwLvw.feAQalrese ve.gor{puWbulletio}2als/pdFrMt+-H MDAPEIP
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A.4 Ctii2ENS AIDE INVITER TO ATTENb AL trLAM t-46dfQt3
ON TUESDAY,JULY 1Gr 2819 AT&_t14P.Fll.n bee FAeridian City 1 lorartions
Carmcil Chambers,Meridian Cky HeII,33 E-Broadhay Avenue,Merl
Sate,Idaho,regardng the W113 ArAim Plan.A this rneebn Wei
and rxillen prrtlit tamtepts will be XCOON.Specw Irtyl 1w IS Beginning issue Dr: O5f311�19
extended to persons ndh dsafhilitras,iesdenls M assisted harawg,
and Mwidien busidesc Oro gropertlr 4xKerg.Merrdien QAy Hstl if,a Ending issue or. 46r3VNIO
and capoe4 accesable faeiity- lndiyduaI5 rNuiing accargda
lion of phT.,64,sight,or hearngg impairments ca largag%irrnrterpre-
rafion please cnntacl the{Sty Mark at;2a81880.4433- AJI clhtens
may review the drag plan and provide t2slimary copies of the*aFt
Plan are available he@inrirg Ma 31,2419 al Um Meridian City vial
n the Cammwarly aCadDlxnr�t 6Ip 6riiriwt,8N On We CItyS OW �46Q�i
websile,htwAi'Cridianuty.orp{CdbP,
A PuRic CpMMENT fEWO OPENED MAY 31, 2419 AND Legals clerk]
1Yl.L CMINK THRCIIOH JULY 19,2619. ❑wring this period,
,oral and written comments about the 2419 Action Plan will be-
ac-cepted. IUI oDnarwrits sharld be addiessed to Crystal Cmpbel in
ine W Com nily Deyelopnlent ocpartrnen4 vAro may be contact.
ed by mat;City Of Fleri lin CaMurM 0 mint Depirwe9! On Hie MErt day of May In tine year of
33 E. Aye. Sit 162 Wrldian,IM:by t ng-(2001 apwg herare ne,a#Jtitary F�uhlle
489657�sI;I 8S8G 5A:or by e-rri*ecarnDDe.. Mwidla
ntity,are, puitonally appeared bcrpre me
224822-4I V ctona Radish known or idenbw to
me t4 ne the perean whose wane
substribed So the wAhin instrument,
and being by rust duly ewwrn,
aWared lh�kr Me sgtelnents therein
are true,end acknowladund to me
Thal ehe axeaurad the acme.
for the stale of
..:--- terra,re' ut patios CCt q
"r`.. SFEFMISCOTf BEARD
4 a'# - MyNotarY IQ N OWSZ9a41
ti;- Vagina Wob
Erlra charge Mrloct or tlupscatr alM1tlrvle.
Legstlo—r1:plea..ci nord..rrW
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AFFIDAVIT Or PUBLICATION
351462 E903014 STATE OF ID HO }
)SS.
I MERIDIAN,CITY OF County of Ada )
33 E. BROAD AY AVENUE Sharon jessen
MERIDIAN 11)83642 of Nampa, Carryon County, Idaho, being
first duly sworn,deposes and says:
l.That I am a cities of the United Stales,
and at Al limes hereinafter mentioned
was ever the age of cigbittw t years,and
not a parry to thm abuvt"Titled action.
S. That TAM die Principle Clerk of the
eridiath Press, a weekly newspaper
published in the City of Meridian, in the
County of Ada, State of Idaho;that
LEGAL NOTICIE the said newspaper is in gericra3
circulation in the said Grunty of
OITY OP hltr-flIDdIAN Ada, and in Rho vioiriity of
FIOTiCE of PUBLtC MEARING AND PUBLIC Mcrtditln, andIi beerT
COMMENT PFRIOD
R"dFdlr%Moridlen's Cummuhlly Dlayerapn+ard rlrrirrtemptedly published in said
bck Grpnl(CBt�`], Rrognal
Cowity during a period of seventy-eight
The City of Mbridan Is tlaslpgin�iotl an Enaidemenl cammu• consecutive weeks prior to the first
mantl(HUD)T hie detr 4 atnaosmapews find city ro TeccDBveel a peiblicaiiatt of this notice,a copy of
iundc annwov morn tiuv"q Community Development 910pk which is hereto attacaled,
am"'I (CL*J q Pra9rarn. The CRY ankipaiea mw It w11r re-
C*im an alloeat-bn or$424.t62 on oc oiler 1,.2ol9-In Order 3, Thar the notice, of wMrh the annexed is
fo receive 1"9 luntls,the Ctly must subrrlri 150 HUD an an- a printed copy, xrk£published iti.said
irkwill u d Ilttaake Ito create new�toyyo pr mms and gOble tin ciry ac, rrcwspaper ] dme(s)in the regular and
cagglbfe h Mktg,and reAael Wridllan relghl hloadRdUur-
Inu the next Program YB&r- Clrtl issue of said paper, and was
pfin M in the newspaper proper,and not
ALL FIEARir4a CITIZENS
TUESDAY, JULY 1.6. 2619 EAT,9 P.M. In in supplement,
the Meridian Clty Council Chambers, I`Asntlian city Hall, 33 That said notice was published The fol lowing;
E. Broadway Avenue, Mpridlen• Idaho reggarding the 2dig I USf3IfiA19 Aoctim Plan. At this nloetiry erlf ono wriNen pubic com. i
naenrg will ha a"OepPtteed-Spec [InultarlDn r&exterxigd io per.
sons wilh dlgObiliiise. residents of esalsled havMng gr4d
Mad;Gan bul6me andproperry UWFAM, Meridian City Hall Is
a harrgirspp 4 aacaaslNIP iarrllly, Indlvidiimh r"ng aC• *TA�F-0F I D A
I olnmodatlan of pptt��yyait 1, sighT, or hear�p lmpalrmenta or w ry Gf Cant'
rang 41ga2D n1orpreietron plaaw Conrail the C ly GM ai(246)
T3 4Aa3. All tilxans may review the draft plan and provide On this 31 st day of May in the year of
lZIARY eairmony. Co.2010pies Dr the drall Ilan era available beginning N19 before me a Notary Public,personally appvn-d
ve3opmeA Doperint ihe Meridian
Orr'theeet y�sa Copp wehsib@,WCVcdb $Irarnn Jensen, knovrn'Dr identified
to me to be the person whose name is subscribed
i +l PUBLIC 001414ENT PERIOD QnNruD MAY 31, 2o19
AND WILL CONTINUE THRWQH JULY f6,2019. Dudng to
the witlsirt instrument,and being by me first
thm perfad. Drill and wrlgen mimmonts shpul the 2419 Aucupn duly sworn,declared that the statements Therein
Flan will be sceepled.AN Commenlg should be eddmsged tpGr" are true,and acknowledge To ate Thai IFcfshc
erHn�ni,rA ea.Onllay he con artery by maa;Development 19+
execut the same.
Jk ammunllyy Dave MGM 0eparbngN,33 E. Filraadway Ail,B. J
Siaio2• Mar 1, ID 1L'�6by by prr6ne: 01)B)499-Q575;by 1
Tax: {20� ea6.6T15.d; ar by
TOO
Notary Pta dsho *,.x ,F.X M.
May 81,201g 199Ct0r4 Residing bt Canyon County ��x�,• N
My oriuriission expires OW'28l2U23 ?
f.
Q wt
OF 101-111%,
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PY19 Action Plan Amendment
Idaho Statesman
CITY OF MERIDIAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEAAf#G
AND PUBLIC CD MR%Pfr
PEMOD
1Regardrr+f IAen4an's Conan
rntMrlty Devaelopmem Black
Grant(CDBQ Pro am
The Cry 21 l d<ar- Fd5 been
des Hated an Eittttleow, Canty
mun4ty tpy b* us OepartTW4
pl HO(JSMJ ante Urban Dewelap
ment I1 1. Ths desgration al-
loans the sty t0 recehe h-Ms an•
rally Isom HIJUs Comrnundy
De."rnmt Elenclt Grant 10DWI
Program
The CRY pmpofm 10 U bM4 an
amen4e0 1 Doo Plan tp. Pry
grim Year 2019 IP'Y I91_ Dur
PYl 4 ADC gas an ar
$180,000 t0 uWade the E.
Tbud IWV-Way. W other
lands me now a+r<ailable so NDC
nNarum Ov 41tt1010a There
were aw w Mal orolects that
caftwMed un*r bxxt of durng
PY1 , *arring $69,376 Ln CDR
fu"d5 unspent. The arnerdrnerd
wil idenhk bow the kund5 wil be
ri!,tlix,vied
AtL fit NW ARC WVffED to
OWO a Pubitc heann on Ines,
day,Apal 7,2020,at 6,00 PAL,
m the Aierrdan Crty Cared
Chambers,kletiti'C Hall, 33
E. Btaadt+ay,Mandan.Idaho,re`
ptding the PYJ9 AmeMed k.
Sion Plait Smoal ,rwttattan is ea-
lended to Dersms wth asaW-
Ms, resdeffts aI am toed hm5-
rng, and Mendw business and
PMWv CvMrs. VIRP& , City
Kii IS a harllTrr:aMd aCeessible
tuft ktdn+duals rewrng ac.
cam d,ahon 01 Asrcal, s ht,
or hearing �rrrpatrmersts ar iao-
guage nrt4i!rpretabnn please'Cfv
lac#the Uy Clerit at t2€361 W&
4433 all C1Efmm MUM
She atnenood Adno plan and
proa&teswony Copes at the
dratted k-oon Wan writ be aua4
ble beglnnng March 6, 2020 at
the Indian city Comrnun6y De-
velopmertt Depar;rwd ar5d on
the CAy, Cry; ti;-!-trrtr ft/n
•xraw.rrltrtp,-
A PWLIC cw1~+ LUT PERIOD
WILL SE OPEN FROM MARCH
b, 2020 M RWM THE PU9-
I.IC HEARING ON APRL 7,
2020, Olrtng thr9 trerlod, al
com arts shatttd be adr#essed
to Crystal Campbell at ccarnpbel
omen[iarxzty.arg, 12Mm 484
0575. of at C+ty cd Merdtan,
Commundy De�tdopm,&A DE!part-
ment, 33 E. Broadway,Mendial,
ID 33642
ll4btlbWW1
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Idaho Press Tribune
LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF MERIDIAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Regarding Meridian's Community Development Block
Grant(CDBG) Program
The City of Meridian has been designated an Entitlement
Community by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). This designation allows the City to re-
ceive funds annually from HUD's Community Development
Block Grant(CDBG)Program
The City proposes to submit an amended Action Plan for
Program Year 2019(PY19).During PY19 MDC was awarded
$180,000 to upgrade the E. Third Rlghf-of-Way, but other
funds are now available so MDC rescinded the funding.
There were also several projects that completed under bud-
get during PY18, leaving $69,376 in CD8G funds unspent.
The amendment will identify how the funds will be reallocat-
ed.
ALL CITIZENS ARE INVITED to attend a public hearing on
Tuesday, April 7, 2020. at 6:00 P.M., in the Meridian City
Council Chambers, Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway,
Meridian, Idaho, regarding the PY19 Amended Action Plan.
Special invitation is extended to persons with disabilities,res-
idents of assisted housing, and Mendlan business and prop-
erty owners. Meridian City Hall is a handicapped accessible
faality. Individuais requiring accommodation of physical,
sight, or hearing impairments or language Interpretation
please contact the City Clerk at (208) 888-4433. All citizens
may review the amended Action Plan and provide testimony.
Copies of the drafted Action Plan will be available beginning
March 2, 2020 at the Meridian City Community Development
Department and on the City's CDBG website,
httn:!lwww.meridiancity.ora cdbo
A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD WILL BE OPEN FROM
MARCH 6, 2020 THROUGH THE PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 7, 2020. During this period, all comments should be
addressed to Crystal Campbell at ccamobell@mendianci-
or ,(208)489-0575,or at City of Meridian. Community De-
velopment Department, 33 E.Broadway. Mendian.ID 83642.
March 6.2020 1999832
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Website
C A rneridiancity.org/cdbg/
(��,VERJDIAN�- Residents Business City Government Stay Informed Search
PY19 Action Plan Amendment
The City is amending the PY19 Action Plan to reallocate funding. There will be a public hearing during the 6 pm Council
meeting on April 7,2020. This is open for public comment from March 6,2020 to April 7,2020. Please send all
questions and comments to Crystal.
• Presentation use arrow keys to click through presentation
• Summary of Amendment
• Draft of Amended Action Plan
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Resolution
PY19 Action Plan
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0TV OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 19-2156
BY THE CITY C OUNCIL: BERNT,BORTON,CAVENER,MILAM,
LITTLE ROBERTS,PALMER
A RESOLUTION APPROVINGr ADOPTION OF THE', COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM YEAR 2019 ACTION PLAN AND SUBMISSION TO THE,
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DFVL?WPI4iEIYT;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TFIF.,
SAME ON BE, OF TIME CITY OF MERIDIAN; AIND PRDYIDING AN EFFEOTI F,
DATE.
WHEREAS,, it is necessary that an annual action be submitted to the United States
Dcpartment of Housing and Urban Development("HUD") in order to receive Community
Devclopnncnt Black Grant("CDDG`) Funding far the Prograin Year 019;and
WHEREAS, the City hc1d a public hearing on the Program Year 2019 Action Plan on July
16,2019,and held a public comment period on the draft application materials from May 31,2019
to July 16,2019;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY GOUNC,<1,
OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,IDAIIO:
Section 1. That the Program Year 2019 Action Plan, and its certification docurn r;nEs,
copies of which are allaclied hereto as EXHMIT A and incorporated herein by rcferener,be, and
the game hereby are,adapted its to both form and content.
Section 2. That the Community Development Program Coordinator be,and hereby is,
authorized to submit such Program Year 2019 Action Plan to HUD,
Section 3. That thr Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they licreby are.,authorized to
respectively execute and attest the certifying documents far the Program Year 2019 Action Plan for
and on behalf of the City of Meridian.
Section 4.That this Resolution shall be in full force and et1`ec1 immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of City of Meridian,Idaho this 2 3 4 day of July,2019.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this iiwday of July, 2019,
AYI"TI`(JVED: 60 T?'MST:
May Tammy de Weerd #4 ' ris y Clerk
ti
Of H49.7
RESDLIJUC&ADOPTING CDBG DOCUIVENTS—Peggy. I OF I
PY19 Action Plan Amendment
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SF 424s and Certifications
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OMB Nwnbcr 40404D004
Expiration Ztaie:12M 1 M1 P
Apglioatlon for Fadaral Assistance SF-424
1.Type 0Submissir:n '2.Type ctAppli allon: tfRrnmkseleclappmpdaleleltenaY
LJ Preappllrallon New
®Ap*-Wlon CoollnuLmi0n +ariSPe rl
Ch9rgedlCorr9ct9d Application L_I FRevlslon
13.dale Retelved! d.AppllrarN I&nbW.
5&Federal Enlity Identllier 5h.Federal Award Idenlinar:
0 19-3iiC-i5-OR106
51WW Use Only:
S.DabeReoeNed by MAE E= 7 Slabe Apolk:alipla Idenliner:
E.APPLICANT INFORMATION;
'a LeyelNarnff Oily aL Hexidian
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PrpAm
`Combry_ USA.: UNITED STATES
'Zip!Paeiel Cade: 83642-ZU14
a,Orgdnirallonal Unit:
DapQnm&d 148n5e- Di7i9ion Narae:
omunity oevralapmlant I Planning
f,Name and contaCt ipiormatlom of person to he conladed on mafRera 1wmMP1g thr#applkadon:
p%fim: 13r Fir5l.Nwnc' Ceyshhl
Mkldle Name:
'Lasl Nome, tmrrphell
SUrax:
TIIIe: oov--y Uevalopnent exogxam Coordinatae
¢eganlaallonal Afffawx
L2y of Meridian
TelepiromNumGer 209-"9-41575 Fa.Numt+er 208-838-6859
'rMal. ccampbell@rmridiancity-oro
City of Meridian 71
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Application for Federal Assist@nce SF-424
'9,T� a of Applleant 1:Salad Appllcant Type:
G City ar Township Gpvcrroncnr. _ v�
Typo of Applkant�Saled A,ppl lcarrL Type.
Type oTAppbmW3:iledApplksMTlpe.
Dlh�[spca'lfyk
10.Nome of Federal Agency:
[United States nepaYtment of eavaittg and Urban Develops nt
11.Calito�of F�dOrAl POIfWYtIG AsislilanagTiwnbar.
CFM TRIa:
12.Fudding OPporlunHy Humber
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cawunxty PQvqlopment Block Grants/Entitlement GranL
13.13ompet4tlon IdenLiflesuan Number:
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14.Araos Aff rigid qy PFOi4cl{CNiea,Gouniies,Stales.
Ads!Ajtecirmenl L'o-elete Alt.hmenk I Ylew FkFtactlmerN
`1b,ReiGripWo Tlllo of AppliGant`i Prgiwd.
lnveet funds to createJekeatain auiteble living envirouanent3, axpand affC�adsbLe horsing
ppGrtU75itiee, elimirake hlv and blight, and adainiltwr u+rtdkan'a CDBG EntitiMe,nt erogxete,
Atlbch wppxWq&amrrants as specified ieapeno{Irtsirucuone.
AddAitachnants I DeteleAgachmen� VIeWAftenMeiit
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16.Conpreaslonal Dilairdctb OF.
'aApplicam 1-ie `b.PragraeVP+viect 1 !D
Allwh an addWmal list of Progr;vNP*ajcr3 GonIpU$siprral disbiel$if upeded.
A4011vahmerit aele4e Atlachrnent Wi Atlachrnenl 3
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19-Is Appolcmlon SLbkeet to rteview Hy State Onder Exeeutiue Order 12372 Proeeaa7
a.7fgs apprcatlon was rnudemad8ble to the Siale under the Exemdlva-Order 12372 Process for reiAmv an
L] b.Program is subjwA 10 E.O.12372 bul rkn not been selecW by the Static for reL}5w.
® c.Program is not covared by E0, 12372.
'OL Ie the Appilcent Delinquent On Any Federal debt? (If"Yva,"prowl'-do exPlaratlon In attachment)
El Ydss N NU
rf'Yes",provide explena 11w aril attach
Add Atlachmernl [yelete Ailachmem I View Allai":ff l
21-`ey sig,nlag Ihla appileatian,I earthy(1)to the sratemanis comalned In the list of oert4frcatbane a nd;2)that via state menu
hereln are true, complete and aeeurata to the bast of ndlr knowledge. i also pFowWa tho required assurances" and agrwo to
sornply with any remelting terms if I acwFAa.n award,I ism 8wir0 Mal Orly fa Ise,ttNitlpu#,or iraudu6ent 3t2iemente ne olaIms iney
aubicttfno to trimbn ll,clwp,or idrtllnistrelive penalties.ILLS.Coder Title 218,5eetl1511 1001)
0 "I AGREE
"TtNO isl or P9rilrh t"wo amarances, or an Idernel elte where you may cMn Ihla Ifsk Is owtalne:t In the anmuocen*nt or agency
m*dfio ineirudlions.
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'Signatue otAnHhorlaed ftepreaeniallve: 'OebrSignad:
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CERTWICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations,
the jurisdiction certifiesthat-
Affirmatively Vurttier Fair Housing--The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing-
Uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation plan -- It will comply with the
acclulsition and relocation requirements of-the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,as amended,(42 U.S.C.4601-4655)and implementing regulations at 49
C:FR Part 24_ It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance
plan required under 24 CFFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the
Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs,
Anti-Lobbying--To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief,
1, No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of it,to any person for
influencing or attempting to i nfluence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an
officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the
awarding of any H edoral contract,the making of any Federal grant,the making of any Federal loan,the
entering into of any cooperative agreement,and the extension,continuation,renewal, amendment,or
modification of any Federal contract,grant,loan, or cooperative agreement;
2, if any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congnss,an
officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal contract, grant,loan,or oeoperative agreement, it will compiete and submit Standard Form-LLL,
"Disclosure Farm to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions-, and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in
the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including sub-contracts,subgran% and contracts under
grants,loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all submcipients shall certify and disclose;
accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction--The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law(as applicable)
and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding,
in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan—The housing activities to be i zXdettaken with Community T7evQlopment Block
Gtam,HOME,Emergency SoIution.,! Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are
consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan,
Section 3--it will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968(12 U.S.0-
1701u)and implementing regulations at 24 C:FR Part €35,
. ak
Signkure of Auth ircd Official Date
ML�or
Title
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Spec Mc Community Development Block Grant Certitleations
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation-- It is in full compliance and fallowing a detailed citi7cn participation plan that
satisfies the requirementsof24 CFR 91,105_
Community Development Flua --Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing
needs and specifies both short-term and long-term cotntnunity development objectives that that have heen
developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program (i.e., the development of
viable urban communities,by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily
for persons of low and moderate income)and requirements of 24 CFR Farts 91 and 570_
Following a Plan -- It is following a current cotnsolidated plan that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria;
1.Maximum Feasible Pnori!Y_ With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
funds,it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which
benefit law-and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or
Might_ The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee certlftes
are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because
existing conditiom pose a seriogs and immediate threat to the health or w0fare of the commu pity,
and other financial resourccs are not available (see Optional CDBG Certification).
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of C',DBCi funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans,
during program year(&)} ,� 0 1 I0 _ La period specified by the grantee of one,
two,or three specific consecutive program years],shall principally benefit persons of low and
moderate income in a manner that ensures that at]cast 70 percent of the amount is expended for
activities that benefit such persons during the designated period,
i I Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds,including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds,by assessing any
amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of lour arid moderate income,
including any fee charged or assessment tnade as a condition of obtaining access to such public
Improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with C;DBG funds)financed from other
revenue sources,an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
In additiory,in the case of properties awned and occupied by moderate-income(not low-income)
families,art assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements
financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds
to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force-- It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of exccssi ve force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2, A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or
exit from a facility or location which is the subject oi"such non-violent civil.rights demonstrations
within its jurisdiction.
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Complinnee with Anti-discrimination laws--The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with titt-E VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 TJS,C.2000d)and the>~air I loilsing Act(42
U.S.C.3601-3619) and implementing regalaotions,
L&W-Based Paint--Its activities concerning lend-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24
CFR Part 35, Subparts A,B, J,K and R.
Compliance with Laws--It will compIy with applicable laws_
Auth zed 0 caal rate
Title
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCI-IONS CONCERNrNG LC>.EiFiYTNG CERMCAT[ON:
Lobbying Certification
Tlris certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certific-atiori is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by section 1352,title 31, U.S.Code, Any person who fails to file the Mquired
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more than$100,000 for
each such failure.
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11, Will pimply, or has already complied, with the National Environmental MIcy Art of 1969 (F.L. 91-
requiremanls of Titles II and tll of the Uniform Ralocalfon 190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) natificatlon
Assistance arid Real Pmperly Acquisition Paliciaa Act of of vlolatlrtg facilitiea puremant to EO 11738; (c)
19710 (P,L, 914a46) which prpvide for fair and oquItable protection of wetlands pursuant to l=d 1199[r {d)
Ireat mint of persan5 displaced or whose property is evaluation of flood hazards to iloodplalns In accordance
acquired ac a rasutt of Faderal and federally-assisted with EO 119U, (e) assuranoa of project cormiwtnncy
programs- These requirements apply to all interests in real with Irm approved State rnwnwgement programs
property aoqulrsd for project purposes regardless of developed under the Coastal Zane Management Act of
Federal participation in purchases- 1872 (16 U.3,C, MT451 of seq-Y (f) Owformity of
Federal actions ID state {Clean Air} Implementallon
12. Will comply with the providorw of the Fla"Act(6 U-S,C, Plana under Section 175(c) of the Clean Air Act of
�51501-1508 and 7324-732B) which limit the political 1955, as amended (42 U-S,C. §§7401 et seq.); (9)
ectivitias of ampioyees whose principal employment pratactiun of underground sources of drfnking water
activllles are funded In whole or in part with Federal funds. unbar the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as
amended (P,L. 93-523J and, (h} protection of
13- Will cornply, a 3 applicable,vnth]ha provisions of the Davls- enda ngered species under the Endangered Spacles Act
Baron Act(49 U-s.C-§§2Ma 60 276a-7),the Copeland Act of 1973,as amended(PA-t13-2105)-
(40 U.S.C. §27Dc and 19 U.S-C- §§874),and the Caltrart
Wwk Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. %'327- 16- Will comply with the WIId and Scenic Rivera Act of
333) regarding labor standards for Federally-assisted 1968 (16 U.S.C.§§1271 et seq-) related to protecting
construction subagreements, componerns or potential ccmPonents of iho national
wild and scanlQ Fivers 5yetem-
14- V6911 comply with Flood insurance purchase faqulremants of
Sertirn 11)2(a)of the Flood Disastmr Protecffon Act of 1973 17- Will assist tha awarding agency In assuring owplianog
(P.L_ 93-234) which mqulres reoipierts in a spevial Soad with Sadion 106 of the Nalional Historic Pmsmveiibn
hazard crud to pith ft;ilmte iii Li iv vikiwE,11 w1J to Hula)-Y-8 Act of 196G,ae amended(16 U.S-C. 5A70�, E4 11503
hood Insurance iF the total Drat of irrsurabla construction (identlFlcEOun and proteckm of historic propsrlles} and
and acq uisbm Is$10,000 or morr}. the Archaeological and Hlv mrJc Presmatlon Act of
1974(16 U-S.C-§ 169a-1 at seq.).
15, +non comply with environmental standards whldl mwy be
presalbed pursuant to the fpilrming= (a) institution of 1 B- Will cause to be performed the required financial end
arwlronmental quality control measures under the compliance audits in avmrdanca with trie Sfrgle Audit
Act Amendments of 1990 and OMS Circular No.A-133,
'Audile of states, Lopl Governments, and felon-Profit
Orgsinizatiurrs.'
19, Will comply with all applirwtals requirements o1 all other
Federal laws,execulive orders,regulations,and polldes
governing thin program.
SIGNATURE Ot AUTAefEED CERTIFYING OFFICL4L TITLE
�- -- Mayor
APPLICANT ORGANIZATQN DATE 5u9Mf1-TED
City of Merwlan 7f24f19
SF-424d(Rau 7-97)gacfc
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pM8 Approver No,0348-0042
ASSURANCES-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
F5ubllc reporting burden far this aoile,cticn of inMrmEkUon is estimated to average 15 minurlea per responsa, inctuuing tlme for reviewing
Instpictions, searching exieling data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed,and ownpleting and reulewing the collection of
information- Send comments regarding Me burden esiirna bo or any other Aspect of the collectlon of Infomtatlon, including allKeations far
reducing this burden,to the Office of Management and Rvoet,Paperwork Raduetion Prcgoct(034&0442),Washington,DC 205433-
PLI=ASE p0 NET RETURN YOUR CDMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDG LT.
SFND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
NOTE; Canaln of these assurances may not he, applicable, to your protect or program, tf you have quBaticrns, please contact trio
Awarding Agency. Furlher, certain raderal asslalance awarding agencies may require npplieants to cerllfy to addltloml
assuranaaa-If such is thL%casi§,you will ba nodf]ed.
As the duly authored representatisre aI Ilse,applirarrL I certlify tlxat the applicant;
t. Has the legal authortty to apply for Federal easiOanea, 8. Willi! wnply *th His InUrgovarnmontal Personnel Act
and the Insti ttillonal, managerial and ilrnnndel capabllfty of 1117(1(42 U-S.C.�§472F�-4763)relating to prescribed
(Including funds au�icient io pay tho nor-FedVal share srandnrds for meat systems for programs Funded
of prgect cow#) to ensure proper planning, under one of the 19 statutes or regulations spe,cined in
marlagamerrt and ownplation of the project described in Appendix A of OPM's Standards far a Merit Systom of
this applicatlon. Personnel Administration{6 C-F-R-O,Subpart F).
2. WIN give the awarding sgency,the Comptroller General 9. Wirt comply with the Lead-Based Paint Paiiswwing
of the United States and, it appmpriata, the State, Preverkikm Act (42 U.S.C, §§QO1 et seq.) which
through any autharizad represerntAvo, access to and prnhlblts the Lisa of lead-based paint in construction cr
the righl be examine a1I records. books, papers, or rehabllllatkk n of residence structures.
documents related to the assistance;and win estahlii-.h
a proper aomunling system in accordance with 10. Wil comply wilh ail Fabaral statutes relating to non-
generally accepted accounting staredards or agency d isarlminaticn. These Include but ate riot Iimlled Ili): (a)
directive, Titla VI of the C 4 Rights Act of 1964 (P.r.- 8a-�52)
which prohlb is discrlmina#Ion on the bask of race,
3- Will riot clisposs of, modlfy the use of, or change the calar of national origin; (b) Tdle, IX of the Pducallon
farms of the real property title, or other intiarest In uric Amandmenti-i of 1972,as amended(20 U.3,C, %1681
slte and facilities without pBrmirriDn and Instructions 1683, And i685-1659), Which prohiblts discrimination
from the awarding agency. 1^AII record the Federal on trio basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the
interest in the bua of real property In accordance with Rehabllltatlon Act of 1073, as amended (29 U.3-C-
awarding agency dlrwtfms and will include a covenant §794), which prohiblla discrimination on the, basls of
In tha title of real property aquired in whole ar in part handicaps; (d) the Age DiscrimirLatlon Act of 1975, as
Ah Federal assistance funds to assure non- amended (42 U-S.C. z 6101-fi147), which prohibits
dlscriminatiion during the uaeful 0a of the project. discrimination on the basis of age;(e)the dn,g Abuse
Offce and Treatment Avt of 1872 (P-L. 92-2555), rig
4. Will comply with thi§ requirements of the assistance amended,relating to npndismiminabo11 on rho basis of
awerdin g agency with regard to the drafting, review end drug abuse; (f)the Garnpreherrslve Atcohol Abuse and
approval of construction plans and specificaliorrs. Alc-oholism Prev nlicn, treatment and RehabltRadon
Act of 1970 (P.L- 91-616), as amended, relallmj to
5. WIII provide and maintain ccmperent and adequate nondiscriiminatlon on the basis of alcohol abuse oT
engineering aupervislolt at the constructlon site to alcohollsm; (g) �§623 and 527 of the Public H6elth
ensure then the onmplete work ocnfarma with the 9ervlce Aol of 1(J12(42 LI.s-C.§§291)dd 3 and 2K ea
approved plans and speafcations and wlrl furnish 3), as amended, relelfng to oorrfidantlallty of aaoohol
progress reports and auch other infprrneticrn as may be and drug abuse patient records; (h) Tltle VII1 of the
required by the assi2stance awarding agency or Stara. Ci,ril Rights Act of 1068(42 U.S-C-%3601 et seq.),as
ametdi§d, relating to nondlscrlmInartion in the wile,
6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicat)Ie rental or financing of hqusing; (F) any other
time frarne aftor receipt of approva3 of the awarding ncndiscrimirladw prrvisiorns In the spedflc statut (s)
agency. under which application for Federal assistance Is being
made; antl, 0) the fequlromants of any other
7. WII4 establlsh seieguards to prohibit emp"@s from nondisc rnknatlon statutes) which may apply to the
u9irrg (heir positions for a purpose that oorslitute or appllcallon,
presaalts the appearance of personal or orcjanize&nnl
conflict of Interest,or personal gain-
slbnoanl Form 42.40 iltev.7-971
Prevlourt Editlem tlsabne Autho fixed for Local Reproduction Preasrlbcd by OMB ClrCulxr A.-1 a2
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City of Meridian
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
PYsg Action Plan Citizen
Substantial Participation
Amendment Plan
Amendment
r IS
or Next
Steps
Program Year 2019 (PY19)
Action Plan
October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020
ro,o"
Purpose Changes
L.--
2.
A Substantial Amendment
rec{uired when eve are redirecting
more than 20% ofannualfunding.
ReaLLocated
Funding
Reallocated Funding
PY19 MDC E, Third Right-of-Way Rescinded - $18o,000
Funds Remaining from PY18 Projects:
• ACHA Homebuyer Assistance Program - $10,000
• Admin and Fair Housing - $25,700
• Meridian Library Restroom ADA Upgrade - $18,254
• Public Works Crestwood/Fenway Streetlights - $15,422
Total Available = $249,376
Changes to Action Plan
FoLLoWing documents a�aiLabLe on the "Announcements" tab of
the CDBG vvebsite located at https://meridiancit�org/cdbg/
• Summary of Amendment
• Draft of Amended Action Plan
Parks • ACHA CATCH CARES
Rec Funding
Parks and Recreation
PYig Fairview Ave. Sidewalk Connection
Multi-year project.
PY19 - $239,376
PY20 - $14o,624
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7.
ACHA
PYig Homebuyer Assistance Program
Technical Assistance $1o,000
CATCH
Response to Community Needs
Focus of project shifting from SSI/SSDI
Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
Care Coordination to Homelessness
Prevention.
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CARES Act ° R
Authorized March 27, 202o and provides $288,Zo6 to
Meridian's CDBG Program to assist those who have been
affected by COVID-19,
10.
Priorities for CARES Act Funding
• Homelessness Prevention and Stabilization
Rent, mortgage, and utility assistance
• Food Security
Food banks, food pantries, food delivery to special needs
populations, etc.
• Services for Behavioral Health
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
• Services for Victims of Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence
Includes sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking
City of Meridian
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
PYsg Action Plan Citizen
Substantial Participation
Amendment Plan
Amendment
r IS
or Next
Steps
12.
Citizen Participation Plan
Following guidance from HUD to expedite providing
necessary services to the community.
"Draft of Amended Citizen Participation Plan"
available on the"Announcements" tab of the CDBG
website located at httpsl//meridiancity.org/cam
Changes
Changes
Summary;
• In an emergency situation (requires a HUD waiver) the
public comment period may be reduced to no less than five
(5) days. All other situations will require thirty (30) days.
• Alternative public hearing formats (i.e. virtual public
hearings) are allowable.
• "Valley Times" has been updated to "Meridian Press"
City of Meridian
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
PYsg Action Plan Citizen
Substantial Participation
Amendment Plan
Amendment
r IS
or Next
Steps
March 6 -April 28, zo2o: Action Plan public comment
April zz -April z8, 2ozo: Citizen Participation Plan public comment
April z$, 2020: Public Hearing
Next Steps
April z8, 2ozo: Council approval and adoption of resolutions
Ma7o: Submit Action Plan to HUD
1
Comments?
Please submit all questions,
comments, and feedback to
Crystal Campbell at
ccampbellCa�meridiancity.org
or (208) 489-0575
City of Meridian
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
PYsg Action Plan Citizen
Substantial Participation
Amendment Plan
Amendment
r IS
or Next
Steps
18.
CAE ���AN ITEM SHEET
IDAHO
Council Agenda Item -6.13.
Presenter: Crystal Campbell
Estimated Time for Presentation: 5
Title of Item - Resolution 20-2191: A Resolution Approving Adoption of a Substantial
Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Program
Year 2019; Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute and Attest the Same on Behalf
of the City of Meridian; Authorizing the Community Development Program Coordinator to
Submit the Same to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
Providing an Effective Date
Council Notes:
ATTACHMENTS:
Substantial Amendment Resolution Resolution 4/23/2020
REVIEWERS:
Action
Clerk. Weatherly,Adrienne Approved 4/24/2020 - 1:09 PM
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CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 20-2191
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER, HOAGLUN,
PERREAULT,AND STRADER
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ADOPTION OF A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
PROGRAM YEAR 2019; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AND ATTEST THE SAME ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN;
AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR TO
SUBMIT THE SAME TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,pursuant to the regulations of the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development("HUD"), it is necessary to complete and submit to HUD a substantial
amendment of an Action Plan for a city's Community Development Block Grant("CDBG")
program when a change in a city's allocation plan redirects more than 20 percent of annual funding
to a different activity; and
WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing on the attached substantial amendment to the
Action Plan for Program Year 2019 ("PY19") on April 7, 2020, and held a public comment period
on the draft application materials from March 6, 2020 to April 7, 2020;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,IDAHO:
Section 1. That the amended PY19 Action Plan, as attached hereto,be, and the same
hereby is, adopted as to both form and content.
Section 2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized to
respectively execute and attest the certifying documents for the amended PY19 Action Plan.
Section 3. That the Community Development Program Coordinator is hereby directed to
submit the amended PY 19 Action Plan to HUD.
Section 4.That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of City of Meridian, Idaho this 28th day of
April , 2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 28th day of
April , 2020.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By:
Mayor Robert E. Simison Chris Johnson, City Clerk
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CAE ���AN ITEM SHEET
IDAHO
Council Agenda Item -6.C.
Presenter:
Estimated Time for Presentation: 5
Title of Item - Resolution No. 20-2207: A Resolution Approving Adoption of an Amendment to
the Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant; Authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to Execute and Attest the Same on Behalf of the City of Meridian; and
Providing an Effective Date
Council Notes:
ATTACHMENTS:
Descriptio ploa
Citizen Participation Plan Resolution lResolution 4/23/2020
REVIEWERS:
Department
Community Weatherly,Adrienne Approved 4/23/2020 - 1:38 PM
Development.
Community Weatherly,Adrienne Approved 4/24/2020 - 11:40 AM
Develo ment.
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CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 20-2207
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER, HOAGLUN,
PERREAULT,AND STRADER
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITIZEN
PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST THE
SAME ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the regulations of the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development("HUED"), it is necessary to adopt a Citizen Participation Plan that sets
forth the jurisdiction's policies and procedures for citizen participation; and
WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
provides that the City may amend its Citizen Participation:Plan to establish expedited
procedures for amend consolidated plans and action plans;
WHEREAS, such expedited procedures must include notice and a comment period of
at least 5 days;
WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing on the attached Citizen Participation Plan
on April 28, 2020, and held a public comment period on the draft application materials from
April 22, 2020 to April 28, 2020;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,IDAHO:
Section 1. That the amended Citizen Participation Plan, as attached hereto,be, and the
same hereby is, adopted as to both form and content.
Section 2.That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of City of Meridian, Idaho this 28th day of
April , 2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 28th day of
April , 2020.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By:
Mayor Robert E. Simison Chris Johnson, City Clerk
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Estimated Time for Presentation: 0
Title of Item - Public Hearing for Lavender Heights Subdivision (H-2020-0009) by Westpark
Company Inc., Located East of S. Locust Grove Rd. and North of E. Lake Hazel Rd.
Click Here for Application Materials
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ATTACHMENTS:
Upload Date
Planning and Zoning Minutes Minutes 4/24/2020
Commission Recommendations and Staff Report Staff Report 4/28/2020
Updated)
REVIEWERS:
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Clerk. Weatherly,Adrienne Approved 4/24/2020 - 11:06 AM
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda April 28,2020— Page 92 of 206
STAFF REPORT E COMMUNITY
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HEARING 4/28/2020 Legend , U o
DATE:
Project Location
TO: Mayor&City Council
FROM: Joe Dodson,Associate Planner
208-884-5533
Bruce Freckleton,Development
Services Manager
208-887-2211 ' - - - -
SUBJECT: H-2020-0009
Lavender Heights Subdivision
LOCATION: On the north side of Lake Hazel,near the ,. ' --- -- --
half-mile mark between S.Locust Grove oO
Road and S. Eagle Road. Located in the ;
SW 1/4 of Section 32,Township 3N.,
Range 1 E.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Request for annexation & zoning of 55.14 acres of land with R-4, R-8, R-15, and R-40
zoning districts and a preliminary plat consisting of 188 building lots, 24 common lots, and 3
other lots, by Westpark Company Inc.
NOTE:Staff received a revised preliminary plat, landscape plan, and open space exhibit
based on the recommendations by Planning and Zoning Commission. These revisions
have resulted in some strike-through/underline changes in the staff report.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Description Details Page
Acreage 55.14 total acres(R-4— 16.63 acres;R-8—27.82 acres;R-
15—3.25 acres;R-40—7.44 acres)
Future Land Use Designation Medium Density Residential and Medium-High Density
Residential
Existing Land Use(s) Residential,Agricultural,and Commercial.
Proposed Land Use(s) Residential
Lots(#and type;bldg./common) 215 total lots—187 single-family residential; 1 multi-
family;and 27 common lots.
Phasing Plan(#of phases) Proposed as four(4)phases.
Number of Residential Units(type 187 single-family units;48 multi-family units.
of units)
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Description Details Page
Density(gross&net) Gross—5.86 du/ac.;Net—3.56 du/ac.
Open Space(acres,total 335,585 squafe feet,er-7.7 (app.,...;...atel ,,^ 660
[%]/buffer/qualified) "arf;od epe s,.aee)424,081 square feet,or 9.74 acres
(281,431 square feet,or 6.46 acres,of qualified open
space; 12.3%)
Amenities 3 amenities— 10'multi-use pathway;pool;and additional
qualified open space.
Physical Features(waterways, Farr Lateral runs along south and western boundary.
hazards,flood plain,hillside)
Neighborhood meeting date;#of Oct.28,2019—9 attendees.
attendees:
History(previous approvals) N/A
B. Community Metrics
Description Details Page
Ada County Highway District
• Staff report(yes/no) T`""ft stag.-epai4 has been reeeived Yes
• Requires ACHD Commission No
Action(yes/no)
Access(Arterial/Collectors/State Access is proposed via a new collector roadway(S.
Hwy/Local)(Existing and Proposed) Bloomerang Ave.)from an existing arterial(E.Lake Hazel
Rd.).An additional access is proposed via extending a
public local street from the east(E.Brace Dr.)
Traffic Level of Service
Stub Street/Interconnectivity/Cross Applicant is proposing extending an existing stub street(E.
Access Brace Dr.)into their development but has provided no
additional stub streets. See analysis section below for more
information.
Existing Road Network No
Existing Arterial Sidewalks/ None
Buffers
Proposed Road Improvements Widening to E.Lake Hazel Road to include eastbound turn
lane onto new collector roadway(S.Bloomerang Ave.)and
a westbound turn lane onto same collector roadway.
Distance to nearest City Park(+ Discovery Park is across E.Lake Hazel Road.
size)
Fire Service
• Distance to Fire Station 4.1 miles from Fire Station#4
• Fire Response Time 7 minutes under ideal conditions(this does not meet
Meridian Fire response goal time of 5 minutes).
• Resource Reliability Fire Station#4 reliability is 78%.
• Risk Identification Risk Factor 2—residential with hazards(open waterway)
• Accessibility Proposed project meets all required access,road widths,
and turnarounds.
Police Service
See Agency Comments(Section VIILD).
West Ada School District
• Distance(elem,ms,hs) West Ada School District has not provided comments .
*1,: tiffie. Siena Elementary—2.8 miles;Victory Middle
School—4.4 miles;Mountain View High School—3.6
miles.
• Capacity of Schools Siena Elementary—800 students
Victory Middle School— 1000 students
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Description Details Page
Mountain View High School-2400 students
• #of Students Enrolled Siena Elementary-970 students(170 over capacity)
Victory Middle- 1085 students(85 over capacity)
Mountain View-2237 students(143 under capacity)
Wastewater
• Distance to Sewer Services N/A
• Sewer Shed South Black Cat Trunkshed
• Estimated Project Sewer See application
ERU's _
• WRRF Declining Balance 13.88
• Project Consistent with WW YES
Master Plan/Facility Plan
Water
• Distance to Water Services 0'
• Pressure Zone IIIEM' 5
• Est.Project Water ERU's See application
• Water Quality Concerns None
• Project Consistent w/Plan YES
• Impacts/Concerns Each phase must be modeled to ensure fire flow
requirements; second water connection may be required at
first phase.Existing wells must be decommissioned
according to IDWR rules which include employing
methods to ensure grout fills the annular space outside of
the well casing. Record of abandonment must be provided
to the City prior to final plat signature.Applicant to
coordinate with Engineering regarding fire flow
requirements beyond 1500 gpm.
COMPASS(Communities in See Agency Comments(Section VIII.F)
Motion 2040 2.0)
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Future Land Use Map Aerial Map
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III. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
Westpark Co. Inc—PO Box 344, Meridian, ID 83680
B. Owner:
44 Development LLC—PO Box 344,Meridian,ID 83680
C. Representative:
Jon Breckon,Breckon Land Design—6661 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, ID 83714
IV. NOTICING
Planning& Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Newspaper Notification 3/13/2020 4/10/2020
Radius notification mailed to
properties within 300 feet 3/12/2020 4/8/2020
Site Posting 3/21/2020 4/14/2020
Nextdoor posting 3/12/2020 4/8/2020
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
A. Future Land Use Map Designation(hgps://www.meridiancity.org/compplan)
Medium Density Residential—This designation allows for dwelling units at gross
densities of three to eight dwelling units per acre. Density bonuses may be considered
with the provision of additional public amenities such as a park, school, or land dedicated
for public services.
Medium-High Density Residential—This designation allows for a mix of dwelling types
including townhouses, condominiums, and apartments. Residential gross densities should
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range from eight to twelve dwelling units per acre. These areas are relatively compact
within the context of larger neighborhoods and are typically located around or near mixed
use commercial or employment areas to provide convenient access to services and jobs
for residents. Developments need to incorporate high quality architectural design and
materials and thoughtful site design to ensure quality of place and should also incorporate
connectivity with adjacent uses and area pathways, attractive landscaping and a project
identity.
The annexation area is surrounded by existing City of Meridian zoning with the City s
newest park located across the street (Discovery Park). The proposed land use of single-
family residential and multi family residential are consistent with the dwelling types
noted in the Future Land Use Map (FL UM) designation definitions. Certain densities are
required to be met on this property as there are two distinct FL UM designations on it.
The proposed project meets the densities listed above (see Section VII.D). Therefore,
Staff finds the density proposed with the preliminary plat and proposed zoning districts
are consistent with the Future Land Use Map designations of Medium and Medium-High
Density Residential.
The City may require a development agreement (DA) in conjunction with an annexation
pursuant to Idaho Code section 67-6511A. In order to ensure the site develops as
proposed with this application, Staff recommends a DA as a provision of annexation with
the provisions included in Section VIII.A1. The DA is required to be signed by the
property owner(s)/developer and returned to the City within 6 months of the Council
granting the annexation for approval by City Council and subsequent recordation.
B. Comprehensive Plan Policies(https://www.meridiancity.orglcompplan):
The applicable Comprehensive Plan policies are cited below with Staff analysis in italics.
"Avoid the concentration of any one housing type or lot size in any geographical area;
provide for diverse housing types throughout the City" (2.01.01 G). The proposed variety
of housing types in this project will contribute to the variety of residential unit types
available to current and future residents.
"With new subdivision plats, require the design and construction of pathways
connections, easy pedestrian and bicycle access to parks, safe routes to schools, and the
incorporation of usable open space with quality amenities" (2.02.01A). This new
subdivision offers a large extension of the City s multi-use pathways and approximately 7
acres of usable open space that interconnects with proposed sidewalks throughout the
development. In addition, the proposed detached sidewalks offer new opportunities for
residents to get to Discovery Park; Discovery Park lies across E. Lake Hazel Road,
directly south of this project.
"Establish and maintain levels of service for public facilities and services, including
water, sewer,police, transportation, schools, fire, and parks" (3.02.01G).All public
utilities are available for this project site due to the existing subdivision to the east,per
Public Works comments. Even though this project does reside outside of the Fire
Department's S minute response time goal, a new fire station is planned nearby which
would eliminate this obstacle; it is currently unfunded as of FY 2020. ACHD has both
nearby arterial intersections planned for widening and improvement within the next 3
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years therefore lining up well with the timeline of development for Lavender Heights.
, West Ada
School District provided Staff comments regarding nearby school enrollment and
capacity. Their agency comments can be viewed in Section VIII.L and provide the
general summary that any new residential development will likely add to the
overcrowding experienced at some local schools.
"Require all new development to create a site design compatible with surrounding uses
through buffering, screening, transitional densities, and other best site design practices"
(3.07.01A). The site design of this project proposes transitional densities throughout.
Larger R-4 lots reside around the exterior of the property to better match the existing
homes to the north. The applicant is then proposing R-8 lots on the eastern property
boundary to match the density of the subdivision directly to the east. The R-8 lots
continue an inward trend towards higher density but make up the majority of the site. R-
1 S zoning and alley loaded single-family homes abut the Farr Lateral and are closest to
the future multi family development. The multi family development is proposed as R-40
zoning and is closest to the arterial roadway, E. Lake Hazel Rd. Throughout the
development, landscaping and pathways buffer zoning densities as well. Overall, Staff
finds the site design to be a great example of transitional densities and housing types.
"Preserve,protect, and provide open space for recreation, conservation, and aesthetics"
(4.05.01F). The proposed project offers acres of open space and proposes to incorporate
a large extension of a 10 foot multi-use pathway system. The pathway will run along the
existing Farr Lateral and will help protect it in place while adding to its aesthetics.
"Require pedestrian access in all new development to link subdivisions together and
promote neighborhood connectivity" (2.02.01D). Parkways, sidewalks, and an extension
of the City's multi-use pathway plan are proposed in this development. The sidewalks will
connect this development with the subdivision to the east and the new pathway along the
Farr Lateral, with its further extension within the subdivision, will offer future
connectivity to the north and west as those sites develop. The sidewalks proposed near E.
Lake Hazel Rd. and E. Bloomerang Ave. will also bring better connection to the new
Discovery Park for this development and the existing Impressive East Ridge Subdivision
directly to the east.
Staff finds this development to be generally consistent and in alignment with
Comprehensive Plan policies and objectives.
C. Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
There are a number of existing warehouse structures on this property associated with an
existing commercial business. These buildings will be demolished with phase I of the
development and the existing driveway to Lake Hazel will be closed off with vertical
curb and gutter pursuant to ACHD requirements. In addition, there is an existing home
further into the property that is proposed to remain and connect to city services with the
rest of the development. The existing home is shown as part of Phase 2 on the
preliminary phasing plan (Exhibit VII L)but staff is recommending a condition to include
the existing home with Phase I and therefore adjust the phasing plan in accordance.
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D. Proposed Use Analysis:
The proposed use is single-family residential with a multi-family residential component
that will be later reviewed through a conditional use permit. Single-family detached and
attached dwellings are listed as principally permitted uses in the R-4, R-8, and R-15
zoning districts per UDC Table 11-2A-2.
The single-family portion of this project is proposed to be developed in three (3)phases
and proposed as three different zoning districtsR-4, R-8, and R-15. The first phase will
provide the main access point off of E. Lake Hazel Rd. and the secondary access through
the extension of an existing stub street from the east(E. Brace Dr.). Staff is
recommending a condition of approval that the secondary access be constructed with the
first phase to ensure compliance; this is commensurate with the condition of approval
from the Meridian Fire Department(see Section VIII.AI). Staff is also recommending the
proposed multi-use pathway be constructed with the first phase of development. The first
phase is also proposed to provide the pool and changing rooms for the development as
one of the proposed amenities. According to the preliminary plat, all lots appear to meet
the required zoning and use requirements, including the proposed multi-family lot.
The multi-family development is proposed to be zoned R-40 and built in its own phase (a
fourth phase). The applicant has submitted a conceptual site plan for the multi-family
development that abuts E. Lake Hazel Rd. In the R-40 zoning district, multi-family
development requires conditional use permit(CUP) approval by the Planning & Zoning
Commission. The future development of the multi-family use is being conceptually
reviewed in this application and conditioned to obtain a CUP through the required
Development Agreement associated with this application. The multi-family development
is proposed as six (6) eight-plexes for a total of 48 multi-family units. Each unit is shown
as 1,000 square feet and are laid out in one, two, and three bedroom units. Per the specific
use standards (UDC 11-4-3-27), a minimum of 12,000 square feet of common open space
will be required as part of this multi-family development.
Forty-eight units will require a minimum of three (3) amenities per the specific use
standards. The applicant is conceptually proposing three (3) amenities in line with this
requirement—a clubhouse, walking paths, and a tot lot. In addition, 94 parking spaces
will be required with this conceptual plan. The applicant shows 95 standard stalls, and 4
ADA accessible stalls conceptually meeting the minimum requirements outlined in UDC
table 11-3C-6.
Staff notes that the multi family requirements have been conceptually reviewed and is not
issuing an approval of the current layout or other proposed improvements, site design,
elevations, or open space and amenities.
E. Specific Use Standards(UDC 11-4-3):
When the Multi-family Development is submitted for Conditional Use Permit, specific
use standards outlined in UDC 11-4-3-27 will be administered. There are no specific use
standards for the single-family portion of the proposed project.
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F. Dimensional Standards(UDC 11-2):
All proposed lots and public streets appear to meet all UDC dimensional standards per
the submitted preliminary plat. This includes property sizes, required street frontages, and
road widths.
In addition, all subdivision developments are also required to comply with Subdivision
Design and Improvement Standards (UDC 11-6C-3). There are three (3) common
driveways proposed; such driveways should be constructed in accord with the standards
listed in UDC 11-6C-3D. An exhibit should be submitted with the final plat
application that depicts the setbacks, fencing,building envelope, and orientation of
the lots and structures accessed via the common driveway; if a property abuts a
common driveway but has the required minimum street frontage and is taking
access via the public street, the driveway should be depicted on the opposite side of
the shared property line from the common driveway.
G. Access(UDC 11-3A-3, 11-3H-4):
Access is proposed via a new collector roadway(S. Bloomerang Ave.)that travels north
from E. Lake Hazel Rd. near the quarter-mile mark on said road. This collector roadway
will provide access to the property directly east. A secondary access point is proposed via
the extension of an existing stub street from the east(E. Brace Dr.) in Impressive East
Ridge Subdivision. The proposed multi-family development shows a driveway to E. Lake
Hazel Rd. as well. This additional driveway to the arterial roadway would not be
approved by the City. In addition, multi-family residences are built to commercial
building code and will be required to be sprinklered. Therefore, Staff finds a secondary
access point into the multi-family development is not needed. S. Bloomerang Ave., a
collector roadway, is the only proposed and approved direct access via E. Lake Hazel
Road. At the time of CUP submittal for the multi-family development, the additional
driveway to E. Lake Hazel Rd. shall be removed from the plans.A note should be
placed on the face of the final plat prohibiting direct lot access to E. Lake Hazel Rd.
According to the ACHD Master Street Map, there is a planned commercial collector
roadway where S. Bloomerang Ave. is proposed. On the MSM however, the collector
runs along the south side of the Farr Lateral and then out to Locust Grove Road. The
intent of this collector roadway is to provide a connection point for properties in this
vicinity so motorists do not have to go out to an arterial and around. Therefore, Staff
believes the applicant should provide a connection from S. Bloomerang Ave. to the west
for the future development of the collector roadway and the property to the west; the
applicant shall obtain approval of the location of this curb cut with ACHD and the City of
Meridian. This roadway does not need to be constructed as a collector roadway, but
rather a local street providing interconnectivity that meets the intent of the MSM
designation. The applicant should work with ACHD on the proper location for this future
connection.
H. Parking(UDC 11-3C):
Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC
Table 11-3C-6 for single-family detached dwellings based on the number of bedrooms
per unit. Future development should comply with these standards. The multi-family
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development is conceptually shown with 95 spaces, meeting the minimum UDC
standards based on the number of bedrooms and size of the units. No parking plan was
submitted with the application.
I. Pathways (UDC 11-3A-8):
A 10-foot wide multi-use pathway is proposed along the Farr Lateral and western and
northern property boundaries in accord with the Meridian Pathways Master Plan. In
addition, the applicant is extending the multi-use pathway from the Farr Lateral north and
through the development to connect with the proposed 10-foot multi-use pathway located
on the south side of the Farr Lateral that runs along the northernmost property boundary.
The applicant is proposing the 10-foot multi-use pathway be located with a 14-foot wide
public pedestrian easement. Much of the pathway is proposed to be located within a 20-
foot wide common lot as well.
The multi-use pathway has other pedestrian connections via 5-foot detached sidewalks
within parkways that run throughout the development. If pathways loop through common
driveways, Staff recommends signage is provided to notify pedestrians that the common
driveways serve a dual purpose (i.e. driveway/pathway) and are part of the pathway
loop.
J. Sidewalks(UDC 11-3A-17):
Detached sidewalks are proposed along all internal local streets as part of parkways, in
accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-17.
K. Parkways (UDC 11-3A-17):
Eight-foot wide parkways are proposed adjacent to all local streets and are required to be
constructed in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-17.
L. Landscaping(UDC 11-3B):
A 25-foot wide street buffer is required adjacent to E. Lake Hazel Rd., an arterial street,
landscaped per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C. A 25-foot wide common lot is
depicted on the plat; this common lot also houses the pressure irrigation pump station and
widens beyond the required 25 feet towards the east end of the property where it adjoins
the proposed multi-use pathway and the Farr Lateral. The correct number of trees appear
to be shown on the submitted landscape plans (see Section VII.F)
Parkways are required to be landscaped in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-
3B-7C. The total lineal feet of parkways and required number of trees based should
be included in the Landscape Calculations table on the final plat landscape plan to
demonstrate compliance with UDC standards.
Landscaping is required along all pathways (including micro-pathways) in accord with
the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-12C. The total lineal feet of pathways with the
required and proposed number of trees are included in the Landscape Calculations table.
Common open space is required to be landscaped in accord with the standards listed in
UDC 11-3G-3E. The total square footage of common open space are included in the
Landscape Calculations/Requirements table along with the required number of trees to
demonstrate compliance with UDC standards.
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M. Qualified Open Space (UDC 11-3G):
A minimum of 10%qualified open space meeting the standards listed in UDC 11-3G-3B
is required. Based on the proposed plat of 55.14 acres, a minimum of 5.5 acres of
common open space should be provided.
The ., ri;,apA ; proposing 7.7 aer-es f re spaee ( r i n 661%)The applicant is
proposing 9.74 acres of open space (or 18.5%), of which 6.46 acres (or 12.3%,) is
Qualifying open space consisting of a 10-foot multi-use pathway, common lots with open
space areas, , the inclusion of the Farr Lateral as
open space, and half of the arterial street buffer to E. Lake Hazel Rd. Most of this open
The applicant reevaluated their open space exhibit and
included all open space in their overall calculations while noting which area is qualifying;
due to ACHD seepage beds throughout the development, the Applicant chose not to
include any of the parkways in their qualifying open space calculation. Even without
these parkway areas, the proposed open space in this development and exceeds UDC
minimum standards (see Exhibit VII.F).
Staff netaq that the open Vaee ealeulation inelude�q area that is not eefliflieii open Vae�—_,
i.e. the pool andpeel deek This ama is not open spaee but inskwd is par4 of an
The open space shown with the multi family development appears to meet the specific use
standards. A more cohesive and complete review will occur with the future Conditional
Use Permit application required for multi family development in the R-40 zoning district.
Staff recommends the applicant ensure the open space within the multi family
development meets the specific use standards requirements and the minimum 10%
open space requirement in UDC 11-3G-3.
N. Qualified Site Amenities (UDC 11-3G):
Based on the area of the proposed plat (55.14 acres), a minimum of three (3) qualified
site amenities are required to be provided per the standards listed in UDC 11-3G-3C.
The applicant proposes three (3) qualified amenities to include: a 10-foot multi-use
pathway; a community pool; and additional qualified open space of at least 20,000 square
feet. These proposed amenities meet the minimum UDC standards.
The three (3)proposed amenities in the multi family development conceptually meet the
required specific use standards for multi family development. When the multi family
portion is submitted for CUP approval, the applicant should ensure there is an amenity
from each of the required sections in UDC 11-4-3-27.D.
O. Waterways(UDC 11-3A-6):
The Farr Lateral runs along the boundary of this development starting at its southeast
corner, continues along its southern and western boundary, and then bends north along its
northern property boundary. The applicant is proposing to protect this waterway in place
and add a 10-foot multi-use pathway outside of its easement to help create the waterway
as a usable amenity for this community and others.
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P. Fencing(UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7):
All fencing is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7. Fencing is
proposed as shown on the landscape plan and meets UDC standards as proposed.
Q. Building Elevations(UDC 11-3A-19 I Architectural Standards Manual):
The Applicant has submitted sample elevations of the single-family homes and the future
multi-family component of this project(see Section VII.I).
The single-family homes are depicted as mostly single-story structures with a variety of
finish materials with stone, stucco, and lap-siding combinations. Some homes depict
extra-large spaces for at-home RV storage and others with a second-story that appears to
show a bonus room. The alley loaded single-family homes also depict combinations of
stone, stucco, and lap-siding. All single-family homes appear to meet the design and
architectural standards.
The multi-family elevations depict a variety of finish materials and modulation. The rear
elevations of the proposed multi-family buildings abut an arterial roadway(E. Lake
Hazel Rd.) and will need to have additional modulation with the overall building
footprints to break up the fagade along the arterial and meet the required Architectural
Standards; submit elevations that comply with City standards with the CUP application.
VI. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the requested annexation and zoning with the requirement
of a Development Agreement and approval of the requested preliminary plat with the
conditions noted in Section VIILA per the findings in Section IX of this staff report.
B. The Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission heard these items on April 2, 2020. At the
public hearing, the Commission moved to recommend approval of the subject
Annexation and Preliminary Plat requests.
1. Summary of Commission public hearin&
a. In favor: Jon Breckon, Applicant Representative
b. In opposition: None
c. Commenting: None
d. Written testimony: None
e. Staff presenting application: Joseph Dodson
f Other Staff commenting on application: Bill Parsons; Andrea Pogue; and Bill
Nary.
2. Key issue(s) of public testimony
a. None
3. key issue s) of discussion by Commission:
a. Fire response times and timing of future fire station build.
b. Location of open space relative to proposed homes in the northeast.
c. Enrollment and capacity of nearby schools; potential of future school sites
nearby.
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d. Phasing of existing home connectingty services; Commission decided to
modify Staff s condition of approval and allow the home to connect to city
services in line with the proposed phasing plan.
4. Commission change(s) to Staff recommendation:
a. Modify condition of approval VIILA8 to allow existing home to connect to city
b. services in line with the proposed phasing_plan.
Add condition to Development Agreement requiring language be placed into all
sales information regarding the future multi-family development that will be a
part of this project site.
5. Outstandingissue(s)ssue(s) for City Council:
a. Council waiver to allow the Farr Lateral to remain as an open waterway. If
Council supports the waiver for the canal to remain open, staff recommends
Council include a new condition of approval allowing the Farr Lateral to remain
open in accord with UDC 11-3A-6.
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VII. EXHIBITS
A. Annexation Legal Descriptions and Exhibit Maps
Legal Description
City of Meridian Annexation
Lavender Heights Subdivision
A parcel of land located in the SW'/4 of Section 32, Township 3 North, Range 1 East, Boise
Meridian,Ada County, Idaho,more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at an Aluminum cap monument marking the southwest corner of said Section 32,
from which an Aluminum cap monument marking the northwest corner of the SW'/4 of said
section bears N 0°32'17"W a distance of 2700.11 feet;
Thence S 89'57'01"E along the southerly boundary of said SW'/,a distance of 1331.91 feet to
a 518 inch iron pin monument marking the southwest corner of the SE%of said SW%and the
POINT OF BEGINNING;
Thence N 0'09'52"W along the westerly boundary of said SE '/4 of the SW%a distance of
431.20 feet to the southeasterly corner of that parcel shown as the"John Freeman"parcel on
Record of Survey No.7783,records of Ada County,Idaho;
Thence along the southerly,westerly and northerly boundary of said parcel the following courses
and distances:
Thence N 69'55'45"W a distance of 503.30 feet to a point;
Thence N 58°00'31"W a distance of 219.85 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 114.95 feet along the arc of a 140.00 foot radius curve right,said
curve having a central angle of 47"02'41"and a long chord bearing N 34'29'08"W a
distance of 111.75 feet to a point of tangency;
Thence N 10'57'45"W a distance of 410.17 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 155,37 feet along the arc of a 110.00 foot radius curve right,said
curve having a central angle of 80'55'32" and a long chord bearing N 29'30'30" E a
distance of 142.77 feet to a point of tangency;
Thence N 69°67'44"E a distance of 128.97 feet to a point;
Thence N 83'47'06"E a distance of 26.72 feet to a point;
Thence S 86°47'31"E a distance of 362.95 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 122,47 feet along the arc of a 220.00 foot radius curve left, said
curve having a central angle of 31'53'39" and a long chord bearing N 77'15'42" E a
distance of 120.89 feet to a point of tangency;
Thence N 61°18'54"IF a distance of 91.61 feet to a point of curvature;
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Thence a distance of 22.57 feet along the arc of a 144.67 foot radius curve left, said
curve having a central angle of 8'56'24" and a long chord bearing N 56°50'40" E a
distance of 22.55 feet to a point on the east boundary of the NW'/4 of the SW'/4 of said
Section 32,also being the westerly boundary of Blackrock Subdivision No.1,as filed for
record in Book 96 of Plats at Pages 12003 through 12008,records of Ada County,Idaho;
Thence along said boundary S 0°08'26" E a distance of 101,67 feet to the northwest
corner of the SE % of the SW 1A of said Section 32, said point also being the
northwesterly corner of the"Clayton Properties LLC" parcel shown on said Record of
Survey No.7783,and the southwesterly corner of said Blackrock Subdivision No, 1;
Thence leaving said"John Freeman"parcel boundary,and along the northerly boundary of said
SE%of the SW%,being partially along the northerly boundary of said"Clayton Properties LLC"
parcel,also being the southerly boundary of said Blackrock Subdivision No. 1 S 89°49'51"E a
distance of 1340,54 feet to the northeasterly comer of said SE'/.of the SW%:
Thence along the easterly boundary of said SE '/4 of the SW'/4 S 0°12'02" W a distance of
1344.18 feet to the southeasterly corner of the SW%of said Section 32;
Thence along the southerly boundary of said SW%N 89°58'24"W a distance of 1331.96 feet
to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
This parcel contains 55.14 acres, more or less, and is subject to any easements existing or in
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Legal Description
R-4 Zone
Lavender Heights Subdivision
A parcel of land located in the SW'/4 of Section 32,Township 3 North, Range 1 East, Boise
Meridian,Ada County,Idaho,more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at an Aluminum cap monument marking the southwest corner of said Section 32,
from which an Aluminum cap monument marking the northwest corner of the SW'% of said
section bears N 0'32'17"W a distance of 2700.11 feet;
Thence S 89°57'01"E along the southerly boundary of said SW%a distance of 1331.91 feet to
a 518 inch iron pin monument marking the southwest corner of the SE'/4 of said SW'/4;
Thence N 0°09'52"W along the westerly boundary of said SE '%of the SW%a distance of
43120 feet to a point;
Thence N 69°55'45"W a distance of 177.45 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING;
Thence continuing N 69d55'45"W a distance of 325.85 feet to a point;
Thence N 58°00'31"W a distance of 219.85 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 114.95 feet along the are of a 140.00 foot radius curve right,said curve
having a central angle of47°02'41"and a long chord bearing N 34°29'08"W a distance of 111.75
feet to a point of tangency;
Thence N 10'57'45"W a distance of 410.17 fleet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 155.37 feet along the arc of a 110.00 foot radius cure right,said curve
having a central angle of 80°55'32"and a long chord bearing N 29°30'30'E a distance of 142.77
feet to a point of tangency;
Thence N 69457'44"E a distance of 128.97 feet to a point;
Thence N 83°47'06"E a distance of 26.72 feet to a point;
Thence S 86d47'31"E a distance of 362.95 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 122.47 feet along the arc of a 220.00 foot radius cure left, said curve
having a central angle of 31°53'39"and a long chord bearing N 77'1642"E a distance of 120.89
feet to a point of tangency;
Thence N 61°18'S4"E a distance of 91,61 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 22.57 feet along the arc of a 144.67 foot radius curve left, said curve
having a central angle of 8°56'24"and a long chord bearing N 56d50'40"E a distance of 22.55
feet to a point on the east boundary of the NW'/4 of the SW%of said Section 32,also being the
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westerly boundary of Blackrock Subdivision No. 1 as shown in Book 96 of Plats at Pages 12003
through 12008,records of Ada County,Idaho;
Thence along said boundary S 0a08'26"E a distance of 101.67 feet to the northwest corner of
the SE'%of the SW%of said Section 32,said point also being the southwesterly corner of said
Blackrock Subdivision No, 1;
Thence along the northerly boundary of said SE '/4 of the SW%, also being the southerly
boundary of said Blackrock Subdivision No, 1 S 89a49'51"E a distance of 1340.54 feet to the
northeasterly corner of said SE'/4 of the SW%;
Thence along the easterly boundary of said SE % of the SW%S 0a12'02" W a distance of
707.92 feet to a point;
Thence leaving said boundary N 89a47'24"W a distance of 141.89 feet to a point;
Thence S 0a12'02"W a distance of 23.62 feet to a point;
Thence S 39°56'09"W a distance of 31.50 feet to a point on a curve;
Thence a distance of 26.69 feet along the are of a 60.00 foot radius non-tangent curve left,said
curve having a central angle of 25a29'17"and a long chord bearing N 62a48'29"W a distance
of 26.47 feet to a point of tangency;
Thence N 75°33'08"W a distance of 198.99 feet to a point;
Thence N 14a26'52"E a distance of 109.38 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 24.92 feet along the arc of a 100.00 foot radius curve left, said curve
having a central angle of 14'16'43"and a long chord bearing N 7a18'30"E a distance of 24.86
feet to a point of tangency;
Thence N 0a10'09"E a distance of 412.38 feet to a point;
Thence N 89a49'51"W a distance of 502.79 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 29.79 feet along the arc of a 60.00 foot radius curve left,said curve having
a central angle of 28a23'02"and a long chord bearing S 75a58'38"W a distance of 29.42 feet to
a point;
Thence N 28a12'53"W a distance of 31.50 feet to a point;
Thence N 89a49'51"W a distance of 296.01 feet to a point;
Thence S 28'33'11"W a distance of 31.50 feet to a point on a curve;
Thence a distance of 29.72 feet along the arc of a 60.00 foot radius non-tangent curve left,said
curve having a central angle of 28a23'02"and a long chord bearing N 75a38'20"W a distance
of 29.42 feet to a point of tangency;
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Thence N 89°49'51"W a distance of 613.00 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 94.25 feet along the arc of a 60.00 foot radius curve left,said curve having
a central angle of WIDOW"and a long chord bearing S 45'10'09"W a distance of 84.85 feet to
a point of tangency;
Thence S 0'10'09"W a distance of 163.00 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 94.25 feet along the are of a 60.00 foot radius curve left,said curve having
a central angle of 90°00'00"and a long chord bearing S 44°49'51"E a distance of 84,85 feet to
a point of tangency;
Thence S 89°49'51"E a distance of 186.00 feet to a point;
Thence S 0°10'09"W a distance 209.50 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 94.25 feet along the arc of a 60.00 foot radius curve left,said curve having
a central angle of 90°00'00"and a long chord bearing S 44°49'51"E a distance of 84.85 feet to
a point of tangency;
Thence S 89°49'51"E a distance of 98.64 feet to a point,
Thence S 0°09'52"E a distance of 151.89 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
This parcel contains 16.62 acres,more or less.
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Legal Description
R-8 Zone
Lavender Heights Subdivision
A parcel of land located in the SW%of Section 32, Township 3 North, Range 1 East, Boise
Meridian,Ada County,Idaho,more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at an Aluminum cap monument marking the southwest corner of said Section 32,
from which an Aluminum cap monument marking the northwest corner of the SW 1%of said
section bears N 0*32'17"W a distance of 2700.11 feet;
Thence S 89°57'01"E along the southerly boundary of said SW%a distance of 1331.91 feet to
a 518 inch iron pin monument marking the southwest corner of the SE'/4 of said SW%;
Thence N 0°09'52"W along the westerly boundary of said SE '/4 of the SW%a distance of
431.20 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING;
Thence N 69'55'45"W a distance of 177.45 feet to a point;
Thence N 0°09'52"W a distance of 151.89 feet to a point;
Thence N 89°49'51"W a distance of 98.64 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 94.25 feet along the arc of a 60.00 foot radius curve right, said curve
having a central angle of 90°00'00"and a long chord bearing N 44°49151"W a distance of 84.85
feet to a point of tangency;
Thence N 0°10'09"E a distance 209.50 feet to a point;
Thence N 89°49'51"W a distance of 186.00 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 94.25 feet along the arc of a 60.00 foot radius curve right, said curve
having a central angle of 90'00'00"and a long chord bearing N 44°49'51"W a distance of 84.85
feet to a point of tangency;
Thence N 0°10'09"E a distance of 163.00 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 94.25 feet along the arc of a 60.00 foot radius curve right, said curve
having a central angle of 90°00'00"and a long chord bearing N 45°10'09"E a distance of 84.85
feet to a point of tangency;
Thence S 89°49'51"E a distance of 613.00 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 29.72 feet along the arc of a 60.00 foot radius curve right, said curve
having a central angle of 28n23'02"and a long chord bearing S 75n38'20"E a distance of 29.42
feet to a point;
Thence N 28*33'11"E a distance of 31.50 feet to a point;
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Thence S 89°49'51"E a distance of 296.01 feet to a point;
Thence S 28n 12'53"E a distance of 31.50 feet to a point on a curve;
Thence a distance of 29.79 feet along the are of a 60.00 foot radius non-tangent curve right,
said curve having a central angle of 28°23'02"and a long chord bearing N 75°58'38"E a distance
of 29.42 feet to a point of tangency;
Thence S 89°49'51"E a distance of 502.79 feet to a point;
Thence S 0*10'09"W a distance of 412.38 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 24.92 feet along the arc of a 100.00 foot radius curve right, said curve
having a central angle of 14°16'43"and a long chord bearing S 718'30"W a distance of 24.86
feet to a point of tangency;
Thence S 14°26'52"W a distance of 109,38 feet to a point;
Thence S 75°33'08"E a distance of 198.99 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 26.69 feet along the arc of a 60.00 foot radius curve right, said curve
having a central angle of 25'29'17"and a long chord bearing S 62°48'29"E a distance of 26.47
feet to a point;
Thence N 39`56'09"E a distance of 31.50 feet to a point;
Thence N 0*12'02"E a distance of 23,62 feet to a point;
Thence S 89°47'24"E a distance of 141.89 feet to a point on the easterly boundary of said SE
IK of the SW%;
Thence along said easterly boundary S 0'12'02"W a distance of 563.26 feet to a point;
Thence leaving said boundary N 89°58'24"W a distance of 103.29 feet to a point;
Thence N 67°56'23"W a distance of 156.05 feet to a point;
Thence N 14°26'52"E a distance of 150.51 feet to a point;
Thence N 15"05'05"W a distance of 51.58 feet to a point on a curve;
Thence a distance of 30.93 feet along the arc of a 60.00 foot radius non-tangent curve right,
said curve having a central angle of 29°31'57" and a long chord bearing S 89°40'54" W a
distance of 30.59 feet to a point of tangency;
Thence N 75°33'08"W a distance of 598.93 feet to a point of curvature;
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Thence a distance of 81.16 feet along the arc of a 100.00 foot radius curve right, said curve
having a central angle of 46°30'00"and a long chord bearing N 52°18'08"W a distance of 78.95
feet to a point;
Thence S 49°44'18"W a distance of 92.66 feet to a point;
Thence S 14°26'52"W a distance of 137.03 feet to a point;
Thence N 75°33'08"W a distance of 176.02 feet to a point;
Thence N 70`56'08"W a distance of 170.63 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
This parcel contains 27.82 acres,more or less.
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Legal Description
R-15 Zone
Lavender Heights Subdivision
A parcel of land located in the SW'/a of Section 32,Township 3 North,Range 1 East,Boise Meridian,
Ada County,Idaho,more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at an Aluminum cap monument marking the southwest corner of said Section 32,from
which an Aluminum cap monument marking the northwest corner of the SW'/of said section bears
N 0°32'17"W a distance of 2700.11 feet;
Thence S 89°57'01"E along the southerly boundary of said SW%a distance of 1331.91 feet to a 518
inch iron pin monument marking the southwest corner of the SE%of said SW'/4;
Thence N 0°09'52"W along the westerly boundary of said SE'/4 of the SW'/4 a distance of 431,20
feet;
Thence S 70°56'08"E a distance of 170.63 feet to a point;
Thence S 75°33'08"E a distance of 176.02 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING;
Thence N 14°26'52"E a distance of 137.03 feet to a point;
Thence N 49'44'18"E a distance of 92.66 feet to a point on a curve;
Thence a distance of 81.16 feet along the arc of a 100.00 foot radius non-tangent curve left,said curve
having a central angle of 46°30'00"and a long chord bearing S 52°18'08"E a distance of 78.95 feet
to a point of tangency;
Thence S 75°33'08"E a distance of 598.93 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence a distance of 30.93 feet along the arc of a 60.00 foot radius curve left, said curve having a
central angle of 29°31'57"and a long chord bearing N 89°40'54"E a distance of 30.59 feet to a point;
Thence S 15°05'05"E a distance of 51.58 feet to a point;
Thence S 14°26'52"W a distance of 150.51 feet to a point;
Thence N 67°56'23"W a distance of 46.03 feet to a point;
Thence N 75°33'08"W a distance of 734.37 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
This parcel contains 3.25 acres,more or less. \oNAL LA 1Vp s
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Legal Description
R-40 Zone
Lavender Heights Subdivision
A parcel of land located in the SE %4 of the SW%of Section 32, Township 3 North, Range 1
East, Boise Meridian,Ada County, Idaho, more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at an Aluminum cap monument marking the southwest corner of said Section 32,
from which an Aluminum cap monument marking the northwest corner of the SW'/4 of said
section bears N 0'32'17"W a distance of 2700.11 feet;
Thence S 89°57'01"E along the southerly boundary of said SW'/4 a distance of 1331.91 feet to
a 5/8 inch iron pin monument marking the southwest corner of the SE '% of said SW%, the
POINT OF BEGINNING;
Thence N 0°09'52" W along the westerly boundary of said SE %4 of the SW% a distance of
431.20 feet to a point;
Thence leaving said boundary S 70'56'08"E a distance of 170.63 feet to a point;
Thence S 75°33'08"E a distance of 910.39 feet to a point;
Thence S 67°56'23"E a distance of 202.08 feet to a point;
Thence S 89°58'24"E a distance of 103.29 feet to a point on the easterly boundary of said SE
%4 of the SW%4;
Thence along said boundary S 0°12'02"W a distance of 73.00 feet to the southeast corner of
said SE%of the SW%;
Thence along the southerly boundary of said SE'/4 of the SW% N 89°58'24"W a distance of
1331.96 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
This parcel contains 7.44 acres,more or less.
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CITY OF MERIDIAN ANNEXATION
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B. Proposed Zoning Designations(date: 12/3/2019)
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E. Open Space Exhibit ate.3,124/20 (date: 4/17/2020)
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VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. PLANNING DIVISION
1. A Development Agreement(DA)is required as a provision of annexation of this property.
Prior to approval of the annexation ordinance, a DA shall be entered into between the City of
Meridian,the property owner(s) at the time of annexation ordinance adoption,and the
developer.
Currently, a fee of$303.00 shall be paid by the Applicant to the Planning Division
prior to commencement of the DA. The DA shall be signed by the property owner
and returned to the Planning Division within six(6)months of the City Council
granting the annexation. The DA shall, at minimum, incorporate the following
provisions:
a. Future development of this site shall be generally consistent with the
preliminary plat,landscape plan and conceptual building elevations for the
single-family dwellings included in Section VII and the provisions contained
herein.
b. The 10-foot multi-use pathway shall be constructed with Phase 1 of the
development.
c. The required secondary access via extension of E. Brace Dr. shall be
constructed with Phase 1 of the development.
d. Direct lot access to Lake Hazel Road shall be prohibited.
e. No more than 54 and no less than 36 units shall be allowed on the R-40 zoned
property. Detailed Conditional Use Permit approval is required prior to any
development on the R-40 zoned area.
f. With the sale of all future homes in the Lavender Heights Subdivision, all sales
information shall have language_regarding the future multi-family project that
will be a part of this development.
2. The preliminary plat included in Section VII.C, dated 0 "�20 04/17/2020, shall be
revised as follows prior to submittal of the final plat application:
a. Add to the plat, a proposed curb-cut for the future roadway to the west from S.
Bloomerang Ave.
b. For phases adjacent to E. Lake Hazel Road, add a note prohibiting direct lot access via E.
Lake Hazel Road.
Submit a revised plan (and electronic copy) to the Planning Division at least 10 days prior
to the City Council hearing.
3. The landscape plan included in Section VII.F, dated 0 �'m�iv 04/20/2020, shall be revised
as follows prior to submittal of the final plat application:
a. The Landscape Calculations/Requirements table shall include the following: 1)the total
linear feet of parkways and the required number of residential subdivision trees per UDC
11-3B-7C; 2);the total square footage of common open space and required number of
trees per UDC 11-3G-3E.
b. Change proposed fencing symbol to more clearly reflect the type of fencing proposed
(i.e. a different symbol for each type of fencing); all fencing shall comply with the
standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7.
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4. The Open Spaee Exhibit shall be eeffeeted to femove impermeable suffaee area On Let 9,
Block 3.
4. Future development shall be consistent with the minimum dimensional standards listed in
UDC Table 11-2A-6 for all proposed zoning districts.
5. Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC Table
11-3C-6 for single-family detached dwellings based on the number of bedrooms per unit.
6. An exhibit shall be submitted with the final plat application that depicts the setbacks,
fencing,building envelope, and orientation of the lots and structures accessed via the
common driveway; if a property abuts a common driveway but has the required
minimum street frontage and is taking access via the public street,the driveway shall be
depicted on the opposite side of the shared property line from the common driveway as
set forth in UDC 11-6C-3D.
7. Where pathways loop through common driveways, signage shall be provided to notify
pedestrians that the common driveways serve a dual purpose(i.e. driveway/pathway) and are
part of the pathway loop.
8. The existing home that is to remain shall be required to connect to City of Meridian city
services with Phase 4-2 of the development,consistent with the proposed phasing plan.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1.1 Each phase of this development must be modeled to ensure fire flow requirements can be
met. A second water main connection may be required at first phase.
1.2 Existing wells must be decommissioned according to IDWR rules which include employing
methods to ensure grout fills the annular space outside of the well casing. Record of
abandonment must be provided to the City prior to final plat signature.
1.3 Applicant to coordinate with Public Works Engineering regarding fire flow requirements
beyond 1500 gpm.
1.4 No sewer mainlines in common drives,only sewer services(reminder that a maximum of
three services are allowed into a manhole,with a minimum 30-degrees of angle separation).
1.5 Sanitary sewer and water service lines extending through storm water seepage beds should be
avoided.
2. General Conditions of Approval
2.1 Applicant shall coordinate water and sewer main size and routing with the Public Works
Department, and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to
provide service outside of a public right-of-way. Minimum cover over sewer mains is three
feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub-grade is less than three feet than alternate materials
shall be used in conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments Standard
Specifications.
2.2 Per Meridian City Code(MCC),the applicant shall be responsible to install sewer and water
mains to and through this development. Applicant may be eligible for a reimbursement
agreement for infrastructure enhancement per MCC 8-6-5.
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2.3 The applicant shall provide easement(s)for all public water/sewer mains outside of public
right of way(include all water services and hydrants). The easement widths shall be 20-feet
wide for a single utility, or 30-feet wide for two. The easements shall not be dedicated via
the plat,but rather dedicated outside the plat process using the City of Meridian's standard
forms. The easement shall be graphically depicted on the plat for reference purposes. Submit
an executed easement(on the form available from Public Works), a legal description
prepared by an Idaho Licensed Professional Land Surveyor,which must include the area of
the easement(marked EXHIBIT A)and an 81/2"x 11"map with bearings and distances
(marked EXHIBIT B) for review. Both exhibits must be sealed, signed and dated by a
Professional Land Surveyor. DO NOT RECORD. Add a note to the plat referencing this
document. All easements must be submitted,reviewed, and approved prior to development
plan approval.
2.4 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-
round source of water(MCC 12-13-8.3). The applicant should be required to use any
existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not
available, a single-point connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a
single-point connection is utilized,the developer will be responsible for the payment of
assessments for the common areas prior to prior to receiving development plan approval.
2.5 All existing structures that are required to be removed shall be prior to signature on the final
plat by the City Engineer. Any structures that are allowed to remain shall be subject to
evaluation and possible reassignment of street addressing to be in compliance with MCC.
2.6 All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways,intersecting,
crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be addressed
per UDC 11-3A-6. hi performing such work,the applicant shall comply with Idaho Code
42-1207 and any other applicable law or regulation.
2.7 Any existing domestic well system within this project shall be removed from domestic
service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8 contact the City of Meridian Engineering
Department at(208)898-5500 for inspections of disconnection of services. Wells may be
used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation if approved by Idaho
Department of Water Resources Contact Robert B.Whitney at(208)334-2190.
2.8 Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City
Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact Central District Health for abandonment
procedures and inspections(208)375-5211.
2.9 Street signs are to be in place, sanitary sewer and water system shall be approved and
activated,road base approved by the Ada County Highway District and the Final Plat for
this subdivision shall be recorded,prior to applying for building permits.
2.10 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110%will be required for all uncompleted
fencing, landscaping, amenities, etc.,prior to signature on the final plat.
2.11 All improvements related to public life, safety and health shall be completed prior to
occupancy of the structures. Where approved by the City Engineer, an owner may post a
performance surety for such improvements in order to obtain City Engineer signature on the
final plat as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3B.
2.12 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process,prior to the issuance of a plan
approval letter.
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2.13 It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply
with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act.
2.14 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404
Permitting that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
2.15 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
2.16 All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-12-3H.
2.17 Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all
building pads receiving engineered backfill,where footing would sit atop fill material.
2.18 The design engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a
minimum of 3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to
ensure that the bottom elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least 1-foot above.
2.19 The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or
drainage facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation
district or ACHD. The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have
been installed in accordance with the approved design plans. This certification will be
required before a certificate of occupancy is issued for any structures within the project.
2.20 At the completion of the project,the applicant shall be responsible to submit record
drawings per the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be
received and approved prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures
within the project.
2.21 A street light plan will need to be included in the civil construction plans. Street light plan
requirements are listed in section 6-5 of the Improvement Standards for Street Lighting.A
copy of the standards can be found at
http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272.
2.22 The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a performance surety in the
amount of 125%of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer,water and reuse
infrastructure prior to final plat signature. This surety will be verified by a line item cost
estimate 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. Applicant must file an application for
surety,which can be found on the Community Development Department website. Please
contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-2211.
2.23 The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a warranty surety in the
amount of 20%of the total construction cost for all completed sewer,water and reuse
infrastructure for duration of two years. This surety will be verified by a line item cost
estimate 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. Applicant must file an application for
surety,which can be found on the Community Development Department website. Please
contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-2211.
C. FIRE DEPARTMENT
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=186665&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
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D. POLICE DEPARTMENT
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E. PARK'S DEPARTMENT
https://weblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=185184&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
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F. COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST IDAHO(COMPASS)
https://weblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=184930&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
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G. BOISE PROJECT BOARD OF CONTROL
https://weblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=184482&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
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H. NAMPA&MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
https://weblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=184914&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
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I. CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT
https://weblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=184498&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
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J. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY(DEQ)
https://weblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=184482&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
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K. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT(ACHD)
https://weblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=185203&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
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L. WEST ADA SCHOOL DISTRICT(WASD)
https://weblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=185278&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
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IX. FINDINGS
A. Annexation and/or Rezone(UDC 11-5B-3E)
Required Findings: Upon recommendation from the commission,the council shall make a full
investigation and shall, at the public hearing,review the application. In order to grant an
annexation and/or rezone,the council shall make the following findings:
1. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan;
The Commission finds the proposed zoning map amendment to R-4, R-8, R-15, and R-40 and
subsequent development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, if all conditions of
approval are complied with.
2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed districts,
specifically the purpose statement;
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The Commission is not aware of any health,safety, or environmental problems associated with
the platting of this property. ACHD considers road safety issues in their analysis and approves
of the overall project.
6. The development preserves significant natural,scenic or historic features.
The Commission is unaware of any significant natural, scenic or historic features that exist on
this site that require preserving.
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The Commission finds the proposed zoning map amendment will allow for the development of
single-family detached and attached homes, as well as multifamily,- all of which will
contribute to the range of housing opportunities available within the City consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and the purpose statement of the residential districts.
3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare;
The Commission finds the proposed zoning map amendment should not be detrimental to the
public health, safety and welfare.
4. The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services by
any political subdivision providing public services within the city including,but not limited
to, school districts; and
The Commission finds the proposed zoning map amendment will not result in an adverse
impact on the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing public services
within the City.
5. The annexation(as applicable)is in the best interest of city.
The Commission finds the proposed annexation is in the best interest of the City per the
Analysis in Section V.
B. Preliminary Plat Findings:
In consideration of a preliminary plat,combined preliminary and final plat,or short plat,
the decision-making body shall make the following findings:
1. The plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan;
The Commission finds that the proposed plat, with Staffs recommendations, is in substantial
compliance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan in regard to land use, density,
transportation, and pedestrian connectivity. (Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies in,
Section V of this report for more information)
2. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to accommodate
the proposed development;
The Commission finds that public services will be provided to the subject property with
development. (See Section VIII of the Staff Report for more details from public service
providers)
3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the City's
capital improvement program;
Because City water and sewer and any other utilities will be provided by the development at
their own cost, the Commission finds that the subdivision will not require the expenditure of
capital improvement funds.
4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
The Commission finds there is public financial capability of supporting services for the
proposed development based upon comments from the public service providers (i.e., Police,
Fire, ACHD, etc). (See Section VII for more information)
5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare;
and,
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Council Agenda Item -6.E.
Presenter:
Estimated Time for Presentation: 0
Title of Item - Public Hearing Continued from April 21, 2020 for Lupine Cove (H-2019-0133) by
Penelope Constantikes, Riley Planning Services, Located at 4000 N. McDermott Rd.
Click Here for Application Materials
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Council Notes:
ATTACHMENTS:
Upload Date
Planning and Zoning Minutes Minutes 3/31/2020
Commission Recommendations and Staff Report Staff Report 4/23/2020
REVIEWERS:
Department
Clerk. Weatherly,Adrienne Approved 4/23/2020 - 6:41 PM
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SUBJECT: H-2019-0133
Lupine Cove
LOCATION: 4000 N. McDermott Rd.,in the NW 1/4 of I.
Section 33, Township 4N.,Range 1 W. _
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Annexation of 7.09 acres of land with an R-8 zoning district and Preliminary Plat consisting of twenty-eight
(28)buildable lots, seven(7)common lots and two (2)other lots on 7 acres of land in the proposed R-8
zoning district.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Description Details Page
Acreage 7 acres
Future Land Use Designation Medium Density Residential(MDR)(3-8 units/acre)
Existing Land Use Residential/agricultural
Proposed Land Use(s) Single-family residential(SFR)development
Current Zoning T_ RUT in Ada County
Proposed Zoning R-8
Lots(#and type;bldg/common) 28 buildable;7 common&2 other
Phasing plan(#of phases) 1
Number of Residential Units(type 27 new and 1 existing(SFR detached homes)
of units)
Density(gross&net) 4 gross/7.46 net
Open Space(acres,total[%]/ Based on the applicant's calculations 0.81 of an acre(11.7%)
buffer/qualified) is being proposed.
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Amenities Children's play equipment,gazebo and basketball court
Physical Features(waterways, The Five Mile Creek runs along the northern boundary of this
hazards,flood plain,hillside) site. The McFadden Drain runs along the east boundary.
Neighborhood meeting date;#of August 28,2019;9 attendees
attendees:
History(previous approvals) None
B. Community Metrics
Description Details Page
Ada County Highway District
• Staff report(yes/no) Yes
• Requires ACHD Commission No
Action es/no
Access(Arterial/Collectors/State One(1)access proposed via N.McDermott Rd.,a collector
Hwy/Local)(Existing and Proposed) street
Traffic Level of Service
Stub Street/Interconnectivity/Cross A stub street was required to the subject property from the
Access Aegean Subdivision to the north,but the plan as submitted
doesn't contemplate extension with this development.A stub
street is proposed at the south boundary.
Existing Road Network None
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Fire Service
• Distance to Fire Station 3 miles from Fire Station#2
• Fire Response Time 5 minutes under ideal conditions;can meet the response time
goals
• Resource Reliability 8 1%from Fire Station#2—does meet the target goal of 80%or
greater
• Risk Identification Risk factor of 2—current resources would not be adequate to
supply service to this project(see comments in Section VIILC)
• Accessibility Project meets all required access,road widths and turnarounds
• Special/resource needs An aerial device is not required;the closest truck company is
12 minutes travel time(under ideal conditions)—Fire Dept. can
meet this need in the required timeframe if needed.
• Water Supply Requires 1,000 gallons per minute for 1 hour;may be less if
buildings are fully sprinklered
• Other Resources NA
Police Service
• Distance to Police 8.5 miles
Station
• Police Response 5:30 minutes
Time
• Calls for Service 241 for Reporting District M719(1/1/2019—12/31/2019)
• Accessibility No issues with the proposed access
• Specialty/resource This proposed development is on the edge of the city limits. The Meridian
needs Police Department already serves this area with the Oaks Development and
Jump Creek. As of now no additional resources are needed at this time. Once
all the surrounding developments build out such as Gander Creek,Aegean
Estates and Owyhee High School it will require future additional police
resources in this geographic area.
• Crimes 241 (1/1/2019—12/31/2019)
• Crashes 3 (1/1/2019— 12/31/2019)
• Other The Meridian Police Department has no outstanding issues concerning this
development application.
All qualified open space provided in the development,to include all amenities,
must be in an open area in order to allow for natural observation opportunities.
Pathways and landscaping should not create hiding spots or blind spots that
would promote criminal opportunities.
The Meridian Police Department will support all Community Development
Staff recommendations,Traffic Impact Studies from ITD and or ACHD to
improve access,roadways,intersections,pathways and sidewalks before the
project if fully completed.
Wastewater
• Distance to Sewer 0 feet
Services
• Sewer Shed North McDermott Trunkshed
• Estimated Project See application
Sewer ERU's
• WRRF Declining 13.81
Balance
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• Project Consistent Yes
with WW Master
Plan/Facility Plan
• Impacts/Concerns The maximum slope of sewer mainlines is 5.0%due to limitations on our
collections televising equipment.Please revise sewer grade between existing
SSMH(within McDermott)and the upstream manhole, SSMH Al.
Water
• Distance to Water 0 feet
Services
• Pressure Zone 1
• Estimated Project See application
Water ERU's
• Water Quality Yes-this development results in a long deadend water main which may result
Concerns in poor water quality. This deadend won't be eliminated until the Count
parcels to the south are developed.
• Project Consistent Yes
with Water
Master Plan
• Impacts/Concerns The water mainline in McDermott Road must be extended to the southern
property line extended.Water mainline sizes were not indicated on the plans,
however the McDermott line must be 12-inch diameter and the Lupine Lane
line as shall be 8-inch diameter.
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III. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
Penelope Constantikes, Riley Planning Services
PO Box 405
Boise,ID 83701
B. Owner:
Justin Fishburn
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4000 N. McDermott Rd.
Meridian,ID 83646
C. Representative:
Same as Applicant
IV. NOTICING
Planning&Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Newspaper notification
published in newspaper 1/31/2020 4/10/2020
Radius notification mailed to
property owners within 300 feet 1/28/2020 4/8/2020
Public hearing notice sign posted
1/10/2020 4/17/2020
on site
Nextdoor posting 1/28/2020 4/8/2020
V. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS(Comprehensive Plan)
(Note: This project was submitted prior to the new Comprehensive Plan being adopted; therefore, this
project is being evaluated under the previous Plan)
The Future Land Use Map(FLUM)contained in the Comprehensive Plan designates this property as
Medium Density Residential(MDR).
The purpose of the MDR designation is to allow small lots for residential purposes within City limits. Uses
may include single-family homes at gross densities of 3 to 8 dwelling units per acre. As noted above,the
submitted plat consists of 28 building lots on approximately 7 acres of land which is 4 dwelling units to the
acre. Staff finds the proposed density is within the density parameters of the MDR land use designation.
The following Comprehensive Plan Policies are applicable to this development:
• "Support a variety of residential categories (low-, medium-, medium-high and high-density single-
family, multi-family, townhouses, duplexes, apartments, condominiums, etc.) for the purpose of
providing the City with a range of affordable housing opportunities."(3.07.01E)
The proposed single-family detached homes will contribute to the variety of residential categories in
the City; Staff is unaware how "affordable"the units will be.
• "Permit new development only where urban services can be reasonably provided at the time of final
approval and development is contiguous to the City."(3.01.0117)
City services are available and will be extended by the developer to the proposed lots upon
development of the site in accord with UDC 11-3A-21.
• "Require useable open space be incorporated into new residential subdivision plats."(3.07.02A)
The proposed plat depicts a total of 0.81 of an acre(or 11.7%) of qualified open space, however
much of the qualified open space is ether developed with imperious surface or ponds which lacks
creativity in the design per the purpose statement in UDC 11-6A-1.
• "Require all new development to create a site design compatible with surrounding uses through
buffering, screening,transitional densities, and other best site design practices."(3.07.01A)
On the south boundary are rural county lots in excess of 4 acres. The applicant has not provided
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any real transitional lot sizes along this boundary. The two (2) most impacted rural lots have a 5:1
and 3:1 lot ratio respectively.
• "Require new urban density subdivision which abut or are proximal to existing low density
residential land uses to provide landscaped screening or transitional densities with larger,more
comparable lot sizes to buffer the interface between urban level densities and rural residential
densities."(3.05.02F)
Staff does not believe the transition proposed is adequate to the rural residential lots to the south.
• "Review new development for appropriate opportunities to connect local roads and collectors to
adjacent properties(stub streets)."(3.03.020)
A stub street was approved at the north boundary of this property with the Aegean Subdivision
preliminary plat which is required to be extended on this property with development. This street
would provide local street access to this development in accord with UDC 11-3A-3. The proposed
plat does not depict a stub street in the location of the stub street approved with the Aegean
Subdivision.
• "Incorporate creek corridors as an amenity in development design."(5.09.01E)
The City's mapping depicts the Five Mile Creek on the north boundary and the McFadden Drain on
the east boundary of the development. The submitted plans depicts minimal improvements or
enhancements in these areas. Staff believes these areas should be improved as an amenity for the
development.
• "Develop and implement programs to encourage and promote tree health and preservation
throughout the City, including along waterways and within proposed development."(5.01.01E)
The subject property contains many mature trees that will be retained or removed with development
of the subdivision. The proposed landscape plan indicates that 1,958 caliper inches of mature trees
exist on the site. Many of them will be removed for various reasons. The plan indicates of the 1,958
caliper inches, only 184 caliper inches will be mitigated and 134 caliper inches of existing will be
retained on the site. If the plat were designed with less density,staff believes more of the existing
mature trees could be preserved with the development.
Staff believes the proposed development plan is consistent with the vision of the Comprehensive Plan in
regards to land use and density. However, because the plat lacks transitional lots sizes on the south
boundary and does not adequately address the transportation and open space elements of the Plan,Staff
recommends denial.
VI. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ANALYSIS
A. ANNEXATION&ZONING
The Applicant requests annexation of 7.09 acres of land,which includes land to the section line of N.
McDermott Rd.,with an R-8 zoning district consistent with the Medium Density Residential(MDR)
Future Land Use Map (FLUM)designation in the Comprehensive Plan. The legal description and exhibit
map for the area proposed to be annexed is included in Section VIILA below.
Proposed Use:
The Applicant proposes to develop the site with 27 new single-family detached homes;the existing
home is proposed to remain on a lot in the proposed subdivision.
Single-family detached dwellings are listed as a principal permitted use in the R-8 zoning district per
UDC Table 11-2A-2.
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The proposed annexation area is contiguous to City annexed property and is within the Area of City
Impact Boundary. A legal description and exhibit map for the annexation area is included in Section
VII.A. A development agreement is not being recommended as part of the annexation request
because staff is recommending denial.
B. PRELIMINARY PLAT
The proposed preliminary plat consists of 28 buildable lots (include the lot where the existing home is
proposed to remain), 7 common lots and 2 other lots on 7 acres of land in the proposed R-8 zoning
district. Lots range in size from 4,500 to 12,674 square feet(s.f.). The plat is proposed to develop in one
phase.
Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
There is one (1) existing home and some accessory structures on this site;the existing home is proposed
to remain on Lot 13,Block 2—all accessory structures that don't comply with the setbacks of the district
are required to be removed prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer. If the annexation and
subdivision is approved,the existing residence should connect to City services and obtain a new address.
Dimensional Standards:
Compliance with the dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2A-6 for the R-8 district is required.
The minimum property size in the R-8 district is 4,000 square feet with a minimum street frontage of 40
feet. All of the lots conform the dimensional standards in UDC Table 11-2A-6.
Access(UDC 11-3A-3):
One access is proposed via N. McDermott Rd., a collector street; local street access is not available to
this property at this time,however a local stub street was planned from the Aegean Subdivision to the
north. The applicant is not proposing the extension of the roadway due to the cost associated with
crossing over the Five Mile Creek for the extension of the roadway. ACHD did not require half the cost
of the crossing from the developer of the Aegean project. Therefore,the crossing half the cost would be
absorbed by the subject developer with long term maintenance by ACHD. ACHD is requiring the
extension of the road consistent with their policy. Staff believes these two projects should be connected
with a public street connection.
UDC 11-3A-3 requires access to local streets when available and the Comprehensive Plan requires
interconnectivity and the extension of stub streets with development. The stub street to the north is not
shown on the proposed plat which is not consistent with the UDC or the Plan.
The local street being proposed(Lupine Lane) does stub at the south boundary. This street does not meet
the naming convention of the City and"Lane" should be removed from the street name as this
nomenclature is reserved for private streets,not public streets.
In addition to the stub street not being extended, approximately half of the residential lots take access
from common driveways. The long term maintenance of the common driveways will be the
responsibility of the HOA. Further,Public Works Department is being less supportive of common
driveways because of the separation requirements between the services. They also oppose the extension
of any mains (water or sewer)in said driveways as currently proposed by the applicant.
Per UDC 11-6A-1, one of the objectives of subdividing land is to promote the extension public
streets to improve vehicular network. Staff finds excluding the extension of the stub street and the
excessive number of common driveways does not meet this objective of the subdivision regulations
in the UDC.
Pathways(UDC 11-3A-8):
There are no pathways depicted on the Pathways Master Plan for this property. The applicant is
proposing a mircopath(Lot 7,Block 2)along the south boundary,preserving pedestrian connectivity in
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the future. Common Lot 7,Block 2 must be developed in accord with UDC 11-3A-8 and UDC 11-313-
12.
Sidewalks(UDC 11-3A-17):
A 5-foot wide detached sidewalk is required along the frontage of this site adjacent to N. McDermott Rd.
The proposed plat depicts the 5-foot wide sidewalk outside of the required landscape buffer adjacent to
McDermott Road. The applicant should relocate the sidewalk in the 35-foot wide landscape buffer to
ensure compliance with the UDC.
Landscaping(UDC 11-3B):
A 35-foot wide street buffer is required along N. McDermott Rd. (measured from back of curb),
landscaped per the standards in UDC Table 11-3B-7C. The proposed landscape plan depicts the buffer in
a common lot as required by the UDC and landscaped in accord with UDC 11-3B-7C.
Landscaping is required in common open space areas in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3G-
3E. Trees are proposed far exceeding UDC standards.
Tree mitigation is required in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-311-10C.As noted above,
the property contains many mature trees that are proposed to be removed or retained as part of
the project(approximately 1,958 caliper inches). The applicant is proposing to retain 134 caliper
inches in the form of existing trees and mitigate 184 caliper inches. The remaining 1,320 caliper
inches are not being mitigated.UDC 11-3B-10C.5(a) requires 100% replacement of the caliper
inches.The mitigation plan as proposed by the applicant depicts mitigation of 184 caliper inches
which does not comply with UDC standards. The applicant should coordinate with the City
Arborist on the mitigation plan to ensure the development can accommodate as many caliper
inches as possible.
Qualified Open Space& Site Amenities(UDC 11-3G):
Because the area of the preliminary plat is above 7 acres in size,the qualified open space and site
amenity standards listed in UDC 11-3G-3 apply. The applicant has provided an open space exhibit to
show how she derived at the qualified open space for the development. In reviewing the submitted
plan,some of the areas,the applicant is counting towards qualified open space does not meet UDC
standards as follows:
1. Lot 7,Block 2 is not landscaped in accord with UDC 11-3B-12.
2. Lot 6,Block 1 is not improved with an amenity(parking lot does not count as an amenity) or meet
the dimensional standards(50' X 100')to count towards qualified open space.
3. Lot 15,Block 2 is proposed to be developed with ACHD temporary turnaround. This area must be
removed from the open space calculations. If this area is not dimensioned 50' x 100' with the
removal of imperious surface, this area does not meet the City's open space standards.
4. Lot 13,Block 1 depicts a pond greater than 25%of the common lot and does not meet UDC
standards in accord with UDC 11-3G-3B.7 and 8.
5. Lot 1,Block 1 is not included in the open space calculation. If this area was enhanced and improved
in accord with City and the irrigation standards and integrated in the subdivision design as
envisioned by the Comprehensive Plan,the applicant could include this lot in the open space
calculations.Without this lot, staff finds that the qualified open space proposed with this project
does not comply with the standards set forth in UDC 11-3G-3.
Amenities for the development include a gazebo,tot lot and basketball court in excess of UDC
standards.
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Fencing(UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7):
All fencing constructed on the site is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-6 and
11-3A-7.
The landscape plan submitted with the application details the fencing proposed for the project. Six-foot
tall vinyl fencing is proposed along the west, south and a portion of the north boundary. The portion of
6-foot solid fencing along the north boundary is adjacent to a common lot and cannot be 6-foot tall solid
fencing as proposed by the applicant. The fencing along the entire north boundary of the buildable
lots,including Lot 14 and 15,Block 1,must be constructed as a 6-foot tall semi-privacy fence as
proposed along the interior common lots within the subdivision.
Six-foot tall semi-privacy fencing is proposed along the internal common lots and the northern boundary
of Lots 16-22,Block 1 in accord with UDC standards.
Utilities(UDC 11-3A-21):
Connection to City water and sewer services is proposed in accord with UDC 11-3A-21. Street lighting
is required to be installed in accord with the City's adopted standards, specifications and ordinances. See
Section VIII.B below for Public Works comments/conditions.
Pressurized Irrigation System (UDC 11-3A-I5):
An underground pressurized irrigation(PI) system is required to be provided for each lot within the
development as set forth as set forth in UDC 11-3A-15. If a PI pump station is required on the developed
property, such station shall be on a lot solely dedicated to that pump station and shall be owned by the
entity that owns and maintains the PI system as set forth in UDC 11-313-6E.
Storm Drainage(UDC 11-3A-18 :
An adequate storm drainage system is required in all developments in accord with the City's adopted
standards, specifications and ordinances. Design and construction shall follow best management practice
as adopted by the City as set forth in UDC 11-3A-18.
Storm drainage will be mitigated with private drainage ponds at the end of the proposed common
driveways and public street drainage is proposed to accommodate in common Lots 2 and 13,Block 1.
Because ACHD drainage ponds are proposed within common lots,the proposed ponds must be designed
in accord with UDC 11-313-11 or removed from the open space calculations.
Building Elevations:
Conceptual building elevation photos were submitted for the proposed homes, as shown in Section
VII.E. Building materials are proposed to consist of a mix of stucco,wood, and stone wainscot. Field
and trim materials are distinguished by color and texture;window and door openings are accentuated
with trim.
Because the rear and/or side of 2-story structures on lots that abut N.McDermott Rd.will be
highly visible, Staff recommends those elevations incorporate articulation through changes in two
or more of the following: modulation(e.g.projections, recesses,step-backs,pop-outs),bays,
banding,porches,balconies,material types,or other integrated architectural elements to break up
monotonous wall planes and roof lines.Single-story structures are exempt from this requirement.
VII. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends denial of the proposed Annexation&Zoning and Preliminary Plat in accord
with the Findings in Section IX.
B. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard these items on March 19,2020. At the
public hearing,the Commission voted to recommend denial of the subject AZ and PP requests.
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1. Summary of Commission public hearing_
a. In favor: Penelope Constantikes
b. In opposition: None
C. Commenting: Gennie Fishburn
d. Written testimony:None
e. Staff presenting application: Bill Parsons
f. Other Staff commenting on application:None
2. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission:
a. Extension of the stub street from the Aegean development to the north.
b. Compliance with UDC open space standards in 11-3G.
c. Excessive use of common driveways.
d. Redesign the the plat with less density and more open space.
3. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation:
a. None
4. Outstandin issue(s)ssue(s) for City Council:
a. After the Commssion hearing t�pplicant redesigned the plat based on the discussions
that occurred with the Commission's deliberations on the application.With the
Commission recommendation of denial, staff has not analyzed the revised plat based on
their recommendation. In the applicant's request for continuance last week,they
requesting the Council remand this application back to P/Z to Lry and,gain a favorable
recommendation from the Commission on the new plat. Staff recommends that the
Council act on the merits of the application as originally submitted.
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VIII. EXHIBITS
A. Annexation&Zoning Legal Description and Exhibit Map
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A parcel of land being a portion of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
Section 33,Township 4 North, Range 1 West of the Boise Meridian,Ada County,Idaho
being more particularly described as follows.
BEGINNING at the found 2-inch aluminum cap monument in asphalt labeled PLS 7729
at the Y.corner common to Sections 32 and 33 In said township from which the found 3-
1 inch brass cap monument in asphalt with illegible labeling at the section corner
common to Sections 28,29, 32 and 33 in said township bears N 00'32'36'E a distance
of 2633.71 feet,
Thence N 00'32'3V F along the section line and along the centerline of N. McDermott
Road for a distance of 334.34 feet to a found 5/81 inch iron pin upon which a 2-inch
aluminum cap labeled PLS 11463 was placed;
Thence N 85'03'27"E along the centerline of the McFadden Drain(aka Teeter Drain)
for a distance of 751.67 feet to a found 5/811 inch Iron pin with a plastic cap labeled PLS
13256;
Thence 5 19'45'03"E along said centerline and its extension for a distance of 435.77
feet to a found 5/8t'inch iron pin upon which a 2-inch aluminum cap labeled PLS 11463
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IX. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS (NO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL DUE TO
STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION OF DENIAL)
A. PLANNING DIVISION
B. PUBLIC WORKS
C. FIRE DEPARTMENT
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=181295&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCiu
D. POLICE DEPARTMENT
https:llweblink.meridiancity.orglWebLink/DocView.aspx?id=182011&dbid=0&repo=Meridian City
E. NAMPA&MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT(NMID)
https:llweblink.meridianciN.oLvlWebLinkIDocView.aspx?id=182431&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity
F. CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT(CDHD)
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H. WEST ADA SCHOOL DISTRICT(WASD)
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X. FINDINGS
A. Annexation and/or Rezone(UDC 11-513-3E)
Required Findings: Upon recommendation from the commission,the council shall make a full
investigation and shall,at the public hearing,review the application. In order to grant an annexation
and/or rezone,the council shall make the following findings:
1. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan;
The Commission finds the proposed development is consistent with the vision of the Comprehensive
Plan in regards to land use and density however; the plat lacks transitional lots sizes on the south
boundary and does not adequately address the transportation and open space elements of the Plan
in order to support the proposed plan. (See section V. above for more information.)
2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district,
specifically the purpose statement;
The Commission finds the proposed map amendment and development complies with the purpose
statements of the residential districts in that it will contribute to the range of housing opportunities
for the community consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
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3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare;
The Commission finds the proposed map amendment should not be detrimental to the public health,
safety and welfare as the proposed residential uses should be compatible with adjacent existing and
future residential uses in the area, if transitional lot sizes are provided along the south boundary
and more open space is preserved with the development.
4. The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any
political subdivision providing public services within the city including,but not limited to,
school districts; and
The Commission finds City services are available to be provided to this development.
5. The annexation(as applicable)is in the best interest of city.
The Commission finds the proposed annexation is not in the best interest of the City as the proposed
development is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and UDC standards.
B. Preliminary Plat(UDC 11-6B-6)
In consideration of a preliminary plat,combined preliminary and final plat,or short plat,the decision
making body shall make the following findings: (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
1. The plat is in conformance with the comprehensive plan and is consistent with this unified
development code; (Ord.08-1372,7-8-2008,eff. 7-8-2008)
The Commission finds the proposed plat is not in conformance with the UDC because the proposed
development does not show a stub street to the north boundary in alignment with the Aegean
Subdivision, incorporates an excessive amount of common driveways, lacks adequate transition from
the rural subdivision to the south and does not comply with the landscape and open space standards.
(see section VI. above for more information).
2. Public services are available or can be made available ad are adequate to accommodate the
proposed development;
The Commission finds public services can be made available to the subject property and will be
adequate to accommodate the proposed development.
3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the city's
capital improvement program;
The Commission finds the proposed plat is in substantial conformance with scheduled public
improvements in accord with the City's CIP.
4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
The Commission finds there is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed
development.
5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health,safety or general welfare; and
The Commission finds the proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety
or general welfare, however the development would better serve the public interest if the plan
increased the lots sizes along the southern boundary, eliminated the excessive use of common
driveways, enhanced the surrounding waterways on the north and east boundary and provided more
useable open space.
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STAFF REPORT C�I
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SUBJECT: H-2019-0133
Lupine Cove
LOCATION: 4000 N. McDermott Rd.,in the NW 1/4 of I.
Section 33, Township 4N.,Range 1 W. _
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Annexation of 7.09 acres of land with an R-8 zoning district and Preliminary Plat consisting of twenty-eight
(28)buildable lots, seven(7)common lots and two (2)other lots on 7 acres of land in the proposed R-8
zoning district.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Description Details Page
Acreage 7 acres
Future Land Use Designation Medium Density Residential(MDR)(3-8 units/acre)
Existing Land Use Residential/agricultural
Proposed Land Use(s) Single-family residential(SFR)development
Current Zoning T_ RUT in Ada County
Proposed Zoning R-8
Lots(#and type;bldg/common) 28 buildable;7 common&2 other
Phasing plan(#of phases) 1
Number of Residential Units(type 27 new and 1 existing(SFR detached homes)
of units)
Density(gross&net) 4 gross/7.46 net
Open Space(acres,total[%]/ Based on the applicant's calculations 0.81 of an acre(11.7%)
buffer/qualified) is being proposed.
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Amenities Children's play equipment,gazebo and basketball court
Physical Features(waterways, The Five Mile Creek runs along the northern boundary of this
hazards,flood plain,hillside) site. The McFadden Drain runs along the east boundary.
Neighborhood meeting date;#of August 28,2019;9 attendees
attendees:
History(previous approvals) None
B. Community Metrics
Description Details Page
Ada County Highway District
• Staff report(yes/no) Yes
• Requires ACHD Commission No
Action es/no
Access(Arterial/Collectors/State One(1)access proposed via N.McDermott Rd.,a collector
Hwy/Local)(Existing and Proposed) street
Traffic Level of Service
Stub Street/Interconnectivity/Cross A stub street was required to the subject property from the
Access Aegean Subdivision to the north,but the plan as submitted
doesn't contemplate extension with this development.A stub
street is proposed at the south boundary.
Existing Road Network None
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Fire Service
• Distance to Fire Station 3 miles from Fire Station#2
• Fire Response Time 5 minutes under ideal conditions;can meet the response time
goals
• Resource Reliability 8 1%from Fire Station#2—does meet the target goal of 80%or
greater
• Risk Identification Risk factor of 2—current resources would not be adequate to
supply service to this project(see comments in Section VIILC)
• Accessibility Project meets all required access,road widths and turnarounds
• Special/resource needs An aerial device is not required;the closest truck company is
12 minutes travel time(under ideal conditions)—Fire Dept. can
meet this need in the required timeframe if needed.
• Water Supply Requires 1,000 gallons per minute for 1 hour;may be less if
buildings are fully sprinklered
• Other Resources NA
Police Service
• Distance to Police 8.5 miles
Station
• Police Response 5:30 minutes
Time
• Calls for Service 241 for Reporting District M719(1/1/2019—12/31/2019)
• Accessibility No issues with the proposed access
• Specialty/resource This proposed development is on the edge of the city limits. The Meridian
needs Police Department already serves this area with the Oaks Development and
Jump Creek. As of now no additional resources are needed at this time. Once
all the surrounding developments build out such as Gander Creek,Aegean
Estates and Owyhee High School it will require future additional police
resources in this geographic area.
• Crimes 241 (1/1/2019—12/31/2019)
• Crashes 3 (1/1/2019— 12/31/2019)
• Other The Meridian Police Department has no outstanding issues concerning this
development application.
All qualified open space provided in the development,to include all amenities,
must be in an open area in order to allow for natural observation opportunities.
Pathways and landscaping should not create hiding spots or blind spots that
would promote criminal opportunities.
The Meridian Police Department will support all Community Development
Staff recommendations,Traffic Impact Studies from ITD and or ACHD to
improve access,roadways,intersections,pathways and sidewalks before the
project if fully completed.
Wastewater
• Distance to Sewer 0 feet
Services
• Sewer Shed North McDermott Trunkshed
• Estimated Project See application
Sewer ERU's
• WRRF Declining 13.81
Balance
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• Project Consistent Yes
with WW Master
Plan/Facility Plan
• Impacts/Concerns The maximum slope of sewer mainlines is 5.0%due to limitations on our
collections televising equipment.Please revise sewer grade between existing
SSMH(within McDermott)and the upstream manhole, SSMH Al.
Water
• Distance to Water 0 feet
Services
• Pressure Zone 1
• Estimated Project See application
Water ERU's
• Water Quality Yes-this development results in a long deadend water main which may result
Concerns in poor water quality. This deadend won't be eliminated until the Count
parcels to the south are developed.
• Project Consistent Yes
with Water
Master Plan
• Impacts/Concerns The water mainline in McDermott Road must be extended to the southern
property line extended.Water mainline sizes were not indicated on the plans,
however the McDermott line must be 12-inch diameter and the Lupine Lane
line as shall be 8-inch diameter.
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A. Applicant:
Penelope Constantikes, Riley Planning Services
PO Box 405
Boise,ID 83701
B. Owner:
Justin Fishburn
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4000 N. McDermott Rd.
Meridian,ID 83646
C. Representative:
Same as Applicant
IV. NOTICING
Planning&Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Newspaper notification
published in newspaper 1/31/2020 4/10/2020
Radius notification mailed to
property owners within 300 feet 1/28/2020 4/8/2020
Public hearing notice sign posted
1/10/2020 4/17/2020
on site
Nextdoor posting 1/28/2020 4/8/2020
V. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS(Comprehensive Plan)
(Note: This project was submitted prior to the new Comprehensive Plan being adopted; therefore, this
project is being evaluated under the previous Plan)
The Future Land Use Map(FLUM)contained in the Comprehensive Plan designates this property as
Medium Density Residential(MDR).
The purpose of the MDR designation is to allow small lots for residential purposes within City limits. Uses
may include single-family homes at gross densities of 3 to 8 dwelling units per acre. As noted above,the
submitted plat consists of 28 building lots on approximately 7 acres of land which is 4 dwelling units to the
acre. Staff finds the proposed density is within the density parameters of the MDR land use designation.
The following Comprehensive Plan Policies are applicable to this development:
• "Support a variety of residential categories (low-, medium-, medium-high and high-density single-
family, multi-family, townhouses, duplexes, apartments, condominiums, etc.) for the purpose of
providing the City with a range of affordable housing opportunities."(3.07.01E)
The proposed single-family detached homes will contribute to the variety of residential categories in
the City; Staff is unaware how "affordable"the units will be.
• "Permit new development only where urban services can be reasonably provided at the time of final
approval and development is contiguous to the City."(3.01.0117)
City services are available and will be extended by the developer to the proposed lots upon
development of the site in accord with UDC 11-3A-21.
• "Require useable open space be incorporated into new residential subdivision plats."(3.07.02A)
The proposed plat depicts a total of 0.81 of an acre(or 11.7%) of qualified open space, however
much of the qualified open space is ether developed with imperious surface or ponds which lacks
creativity in the design per the purpose statement in UDC 11-6A-1.
• "Require all new development to create a site design compatible with surrounding uses through
buffering, screening,transitional densities, and other best site design practices."(3.07.01A)
On the south boundary are rural county lots in excess of 4 acres. The applicant has not provided
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any real transitional lot sizes along this boundary. The two (2) most impacted rural lots have a 5:1
and 3:1 lot ratio respectively.
• "Require new urban density subdivision which abut or are proximal to existing low density
residential land uses to provide landscaped screening or transitional densities with larger,more
comparable lot sizes to buffer the interface between urban level densities and rural residential
densities."(3.05.02F)
Staff does not believe the transition proposed is adequate to the rural residential lots to the south.
• "Review new development for appropriate opportunities to connect local roads and collectors to
adjacent properties(stub streets)."(3.03.020)
A stub street was approved at the north boundary of this property with the Aegean Subdivision
preliminary plat which is required to be extended on this property with development. This street
would provide local street access to this development in accord with UDC 11-3A-3. The proposed
plat does not depict a stub street in the location of the stub street approved with the Aegean
Subdivision.
• "Incorporate creek corridors as an amenity in development design."(5.09.01E)
The City's mapping depicts the Five Mile Creek on the north boundary and the McFadden Drain on
the east boundary of the development. The submitted plans depicts minimal improvements or
enhancements in these areas. Staff believes these areas should be improved as an amenity for the
development.
• "Develop and implement programs to encourage and promote tree health and preservation
throughout the City, including along waterways and within proposed development."(5.01.01E)
The subject property contains many mature trees that will be retained or removed with development
of the subdivision. The proposed landscape plan indicates that 1,958 caliper inches of mature trees
exist on the site. Many of them will be removed for various reasons. The plan indicates of the 1,958
caliper inches, only 184 caliper inches will be mitigated and 134 caliper inches of existing will be
retained on the site. If the plat were designed with less density,staff believes more of the existing
mature trees could be preserved with the development.
Staff believes the proposed development plan is consistent with the vision of the Comprehensive Plan in
regards to land use and density. However, because the plat lacks transitional lots sizes on the south
boundary and does not adequately address the transportation and open space elements of the Plan,Staff
recommends denial.
VI. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ANALYSIS
A. ANNEXATION&ZONING
The Applicant requests annexation of 7.09 acres of land,which includes land to the section line of N.
McDermott Rd.,with an R-8 zoning district consistent with the Medium Density Residential(MDR)
Future Land Use Map (FLUM)designation in the Comprehensive Plan. The legal description and exhibit
map for the area proposed to be annexed is included in Section VIILA below.
Proposed Use:
The Applicant proposes to develop the site with 27 new single-family detached homes;the existing
home is proposed to remain on a lot in the proposed subdivision.
Single-family detached dwellings are listed as a principal permitted use in the R-8 zoning district per
UDC Table 11-2A-2.
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The proposed annexation area is contiguous to City annexed property and is within the Area of City
Impact Boundary. A legal description and exhibit map for the annexation area is included in Section
VII.A. A development agreement is not being recommended as part of the annexation request
because staff is recommending denial.
B. PRELIMINARY PLAT
The proposed preliminary plat consists of 28 buildable lots (include the lot where the existing home is
proposed to remain), 7 common lots and 2 other lots on 7 acres of land in the proposed R-8 zoning
district. Lots range in size from 4,500 to 12,674 square feet(s.f.). The plat is proposed to develop in one
phase.
Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
There is one (1) existing home and some accessory structures on this site;the existing home is proposed
to remain on Lot 13,Block 2—all accessory structures that don't comply with the setbacks of the district
are required to be removed prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer. If the annexation and
subdivision is approved,the existing residence should connect to City services and obtain a new address.
Dimensional Standards:
Compliance with the dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2A-6 for the R-8 district is required.
The minimum property size in the R-8 district is 4,000 square feet with a minimum street frontage of 40
feet. All of the lots conform the dimensional standards in UDC Table 11-2A-6.
Access(UDC 11-3A-3):
One access is proposed via N. McDermott Rd., a collector street; local street access is not available to
this property at this time,however a local stub street was planned from the Aegean Subdivision to the
north. The applicant is not proposing the extension of the roadway due to the cost associated with
crossing over the Five Mile Creek for the extension of the roadway. ACHD did not require half the cost
of the crossing from the developer of the Aegean project. Therefore,the crossing half the cost would be
absorbed by the subject developer with long term maintenance by ACHD. ACHD is requiring the
extension of the road consistent with their policy. Staff believes these two projects should be connected
with a public street connection.
UDC 11-3A-3 requires access to local streets when available and the Comprehensive Plan requires
interconnectivity and the extension of stub streets with development. The stub street to the north is not
shown on the proposed plat which is not consistent with the UDC or the Plan.
The local street being proposed(Lupine Lane) does stub at the south boundary. This street does not meet
the naming convention of the City and"Lane" should be removed from the street name as this
nomenclature is reserved for private streets,not public streets.
In addition to the stub street not being extended, approximately half of the residential lots take access
from common driveways. The long term maintenance of the common driveways will be the
responsibility of the HOA. Further,Public Works Department is being less supportive of common
driveways because of the separation requirements between the services. They also oppose the extension
of any mains (water or sewer)in said driveways as currently proposed by the applicant.
Per UDC 11-6A-1, one of the objectives of subdividing land is to promote the extension public
streets to improve vehicular network. Staff finds excluding the extension of the stub street and the
excessive number of common driveways does not meet this objective of the subdivision regulations
in the UDC.
Pathways(UDC 11-3A-8):
There are no pathways depicted on the Pathways Master Plan for this property. The applicant is
proposing a mircopath(Lot 7,Block 2)along the south boundary,preserving pedestrian connectivity in
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the future. Common Lot 7,Block 2 must be developed in accord with UDC 11-3A-8 and UDC 11-313-
12.
Sidewalks(UDC 11-3A-17):
A 5-foot wide detached sidewalk is required along the frontage of this site adjacent to N. McDermott Rd.
The proposed plat depicts the 5-foot wide sidewalk outside of the required landscape buffer adjacent to
McDermott Road. The applicant should relocate the sidewalk in the 35-foot wide landscape buffer to
ensure compliance with the UDC.
Landscaping(UDC 11-3B):
A 35-foot wide street buffer is required along N. McDermott Rd. (measured from back of curb),
landscaped per the standards in UDC Table 11-3B-7C. The proposed landscape plan depicts the buffer in
a common lot as required by the UDC and landscaped in accord with UDC 11-3B-7C.
Landscaping is required in common open space areas in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3G-
3E. Trees are proposed far exceeding UDC standards.
Tree mitigation is required in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-311-10C.As noted above,
the property contains many mature trees that are proposed to be removed or retained as part of
the project(approximately 1,958 caliper inches). The applicant is proposing to retain 134 caliper
inches in the form of existing trees and mitigate 184 caliper inches. The remaining 1,320 caliper
inches are not being mitigated.UDC 11-3B-1OC.5(a) requires 100% replacement of the caliper
inches.The mitigation plan as proposed by the applicant depicts mitigation of 184 caliper inches
which does not comply with UDC standards. The applicant should coordinate with the City
Arborist on the mitigation plan to ensure the development can accommodate as many caliper
inches as possible.
Qualified Open Space& Site Amenities(UDC 11-3G):
Because the area of the preliminary plat is above 7 acres in size,the qualified open space and site
amenity standards listed in UDC 11-3G-3 apply. The applicant has provided an open space exhibit to
show how she derived at the qualified open space for the development. In reviewing the submitted
plan,some of the areas,the applicant is counting towards qualified open space does not meet UDC
standards as follows:
1. Lot 7,Block 2 is not landscaped in accord with UDC 11-3B-12.
2. Lot 6,Block 1 is not improved with an amenity(parking lot does not count as an amenity) or meet
the dimensional standards(50' X 100')to count towards qualified open space.
3. Lot 15,Block 2 is proposed to be developed with ACHD temporary turnaround. This area must be
removed from the open space calculations. If this area is not dimensioned 50' x 100' with the
removal of imperious surface, this area does not meet the City's open space standards.
4. Lot 13,Block 1 depicts a pond greater than 25%of the common lot and does not meet UDC
standards in accord with UDC 11-3G-3B.7 and 8.
5. Lot 1,Block 1 is not included in the open space calculation. If this area was enhanced and improved
in accord with City and the irrigation standards and integrated in the subdivision design as
envisioned by the Comprehensive Plan,the applicant could include this lot in the open space
calculations.Without this lot, staff finds that the qualified open space proposed with this project
does not comply with the standards set forth in UDC 11-3G-3.
Amenities for the development include a gazebo,tot lot and basketball court in excess of UDC
standards.
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Fencing(UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7):
All fencing constructed on the site is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-6 and
11-3A-7.
The landscape plan submitted with the application details the fencing proposed for the project. Six-foot
tall vinyl fencing is proposed along the west, south and a portion of the north boundary. The portion of
6-foot solid fencing along the north boundary is adjacent to a common lot and cannot be 6-foot tall solid
fencing as proposed by the applicant. The fencing along the entire north boundary of the buildable
lots,including Lot 14 and 15,Block 1,must be constructed as a 6-foot tall semi-privacy fence as
proposed along the interior common lots within the subdivision.
Six-foot tall semi-privacy fencing is proposed along the internal common lots and the northern boundary
of Lots 16-22,Block 1 in accord with UDC standards.
Utilities(UDC 11-3A-21):
Connection to City water and sewer services is proposed in accord with UDC 11-3A-21. Street lighting
is required to be installed in accord with the City's adopted standards, specifications and ordinances. See
Section VIII.B below for Public Works comments/conditions.
Pressurized Irrigation System (UDC 11-3A-I5):
An underground pressurized irrigation(PI) system is required to be provided for each lot within the
development as set forth as set forth in UDC 11-3A-15. If a PI pump station is required on the developed
property, such station shall be on a lot solely dedicated to that pump station and shall be owned by the
entity that owns and maintains the PI system as set forth in UDC 11-313-6E.
Storm Drainage(UDC 11-3A-18 :
An adequate storm drainage system is required in all developments in accord with the City's adopted
standards, specifications and ordinances. Design and construction shall follow best management practice
as adopted by the City as set forth in UDC 11-3A-18.
Storm drainage will be mitigated with private drainage ponds at the end of the proposed common
driveways and public street drainage is proposed to accommodate in common Lots 2 and 13,Block 1.
Because ACHD drainage ponds are proposed within common lots,the proposed ponds must be designed
in accord with UDC 11-313-11 or removed from the open space calculations.
Building Elevations:
Conceptual building elevation photos were submitted for the proposed homes, as shown in Section
VII.E. Building materials are proposed to consist of a mix of stucco,wood, and stone wainscot. Field
and trim materials are distinguished by color and texture;window and door openings are accentuated
with trim.
Because the rear and/or side of 2-story structures on lots that abut N.McDermott Rd.will be
highly visible, Staff recommends those elevations incorporate articulation through changes in two
or more of the following: modulation(e.g.projections, recesses,step-backs,pop-outs),bays,
banding,porches,balconies,material types,or other integrated architectural elements to break up
monotonous wall planes and roof lines.Single-story structures are exempt from this requirement.
VII. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends denial of the proposed Annexation&Zoning and Preliminary Plat in accord
with the Findings in Section IX.
B. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard these items on March 19,2020. At the
public hearing,the Commission voted to recommend denial of the subject AZ and PP requests.
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1. Summary of Commission public hearing_
a. In favor: Penelope Constantikes
b. In opposition: None
C. Commenting: Gennie Fishburn
d. Written testimony:None
e. Staff presenting application: Bill Parsons
f. Other Staff commenting on application:None
2. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission:
a. Extension of the stub street from the Aegean development to the north.
b. Compliance with UDC open space standards in 11-3G.
c. Excessive use of common driveways.
d. Redesign the the plat with less density and more open space.
3. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation:
a. None
4. Outstandin issue(s)ssue(s) for City Council:
a. After the Commssion hearing t�pplicant redesigned the plat based on the discussions
that occurred with the Commission's deliberations on the application.With the
Commission recommendation of denial, staff has not analyzed the revised plat based on
their recommendation. In the applicant's request for continuance last week,they
requesting the Council remand this application back to P/Z to Lry and,gain a favorable
recommendation from the Commission on the new plat. Staff recommends that the
Council act on the merits of the application as originally submitted.
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VIII. EXHIBITS
A. Annexation&Zoning Legal Description and Exhibit Map
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BEGINNING at the found 2-inch aluminum cap monument in asphalt labeled PLS 7729
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common to Sections 28,29, 32 and 33 in said township bears N 00'32'36'E a distance
of 2633.71 feet,
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Road for a distance of 334.34 feet to a found 5/81 inch iron pin upon which a 2-inch
aluminum cap labeled PLS 11463 was placed;
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for a distance of 751.67 feet to a found 5/811 inch Iron pin with a plastic cap labeled PLS
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feet to a found 5/8t'inch iron pin upon which a 2-inch aluminum cap labeled PLS 11463
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IX. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS (NO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL DUE TO
STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION OF DENIAL)
A. PLANNING DIVISION
B. PUBLIC WORKS
C. FIRE DEPARTMENT
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=181295&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCiu
D. POLICE DEPARTMENT
https:llweblink.meridiancity.orglWebLink/DocView.aspx?id=182011&dbid=0&repo=Meridian City
E. NAMPA&MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT(NMID)
https:llweblink.meridianciN.oLvlWebLinkIDocView.aspx?id=182431&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity
F. CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT(CDHD)
https:llweblink.meridianciU.orglWebLinkIDocView.aspx?id=181358&dbid=O&roo=MeridianCity
G. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY(DEQ)
https:llweblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=181368&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCioy&cr
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H. WEST ADA SCHOOL DISTRICT(WASD)
https:llweblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=183096&dbid=0&repo=Meridian City
I. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT(ACHD)
https:llweblink.meridianciU.orglWebLinkIDocView.aspx?id=183480&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCiU
X. FINDINGS
A. Annexation and/or Rezone(UDC 11-513-3E)
Required Findings: Upon recommendation from the commission,the council shall make a full
investigation and shall,at the public hearing,review the application. In order to grant an annexation
and/or rezone,the council shall make the following findings:
1. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan;
The Commission finds the proposed development is consistent with the vision of the Comprehensive
Plan in regards to land use and density however; the plat lacks transitional lots sizes on the south
boundary and does not adequately address the transportation and open space elements of the Plan
in order to support the proposed plan. (See section V. above for more information.)
2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district,
specifically the purpose statement;
The Commission finds the proposed map amendment and development complies with the purpose
statements of the residential districts in that it will contribute to the range of housing opportunities
for the community consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
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3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare;
The Commission finds the proposed map amendment should not be detrimental to the public health,
safety and welfare as the proposed residential uses should be compatible with adjacent existing and
future residential uses in the area, if transitional lot sizes are provided along the south boundary
and more open space is preserved with the development.
4. The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any
political subdivision providing public services within the city including,but not limited to,
school districts; and
The Commission finds City services are available to be provided to this development.
5. The annexation(as applicable)is in the best interest of city.
The Commission finds the proposed annexation is not in the best interest of the City as the proposed
development is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and UDC standards.
B. Preliminary Plat(UDC 11-6B-6)
In consideration of a preliminary plat,combined preliminary and final plat,or short plat,the decision
making body shall make the following findings: (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
1. The plat is in conformance with the comprehensive plan and is consistent with this unified
development code; (Ord.08-1372,7-8-2008,eff. 7-8-2008)
The Commission finds the proposed plat is not in conformance with the UDC because the proposed
development does not show a stub street to the north boundary in alignment with the Aegean
Subdivision, incorporates an excessive amount of common driveways, lacks adequate transition from
the rural subdivision to the south and does not comply with the landscape and open space standards.
(see section VI. above for more information).
2. Public services are available or can be made available ad are adequate to accommodate the
proposed development;
The Commission finds public services can be made available to the subject property and will be
adequate to accommodate the proposed development.
3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the city's
capital improvement program;
The Commission finds the proposed plat is in substantial conformance with scheduled public
improvements in accord with the City's CIP.
4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
The Commission finds there is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed
development.
5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health,safety or general welfare; and
The Commission finds the proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety
or general welfare, however the development would better serve the public interest if the plan
increased the lots sizes along the southern boundary, eliminated the excessive use of common
driveways, enhanced the surrounding waterways on the north and east boundary and provided more
useable open space.
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6. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features.
The Commission finds there are natural features (Five Mile Creek and McFadden Drain) that
need to be preserved and enhanced as part of the development.
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PLANNING SERVICES Bo•Bo
Boise,IDD 83 83701
April 25, 2020
Mayor Simison
Meridian City Council
Mr. Bill Parsons, Planning Supervisor
33 Broadway Avenue, Suite 102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: LUPINE COVE SUBDIVISION
RESPONSE TO STAFF REPORT FOR CITY COUNCIL HEARING
REVISED LUPINE COVE PRELIMINARY PLAT
Dear Mayor Simison and City Council:
In response to the staff report and the Planning & Zoning Commission Hearing,the applicant and
project team offer the following comments for your consideration.
The preliminary plat for Lupine Cove was revised shortly after the Planning&Zoning Commission
hearing to correct deficiencies identified by the Commission. A copy of the original and revised
preliminary plats are attached for your convenience and reference.
KEY AREAS IDENTIFIED BY P&Z COMMISSION AND STAFF
• A STUB STREET HAS BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT
o A stub street at the north PL to match the approved stub street in Aegean
Subdivision in included
• OPEN SPACE UPDATES
o The storm water facility and artesian well discharge have been separated and
the artesian well discharge will be routed to the McFadden Drain via a stream
water feature as shown on the revised plat.
o The cul-de-sac has been removed from the open space area.
o The gross open space is now 10.9%.
o The net open space(subject site less McFadden Drain area) is now 12.9%.
o The applicant is still proposing the same amenities as originally proposed
which exceeds the standards per the staff report.
ELIMINATION OF SHARED DRIVEWAYS
o All of the shared driveways have been removed from the preliminary plat.
LAND USE PLANNING - DUE DILIGENCE - INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS
• REDUCED DENSITY
o The density has been reduced by 7%to 25 new building lots and the existing
home.
• OTHER
o The requirement to modulate the rear faces of the residences along
McDermott Road has been noted and will be incorporated.
o Modifying the fence height along the north property line has also been
noted and will be incorporated into the landscape plan.
DISCUSSION
The subject site has a challenging geometry. The revised layout is generally consistent with the
original layout but has incorporated all of the elements indicated by the P&Z Commission as being
lacking in the original layout as detailed above.
The McFadden Drain bounds the site on the north and east as confirmed by NMID. The staff report
misidentifies the northern section as the Five Mile Creek which is actually located on the north
boundary of Aegean Subdivision where it abuts The Oaks Subdivision.
Two open space calculations are offered above. The applicant has no control over the McFadden
Drain easement. This easement area is a 46,100 s.f. lot. Mr. Curtis and NMID have declined to
allow the applicant to provide any amenity use of the easement area. When subtracting the
easement from the subject site area the open space calculation is 12.9%. 33,386 s.f. /258,746 s.f.
(gross area less the drain easement area) = 12.9%.
The on-site artesian well with substantial discharge is treated as pre-development flows. To
improve the amenities for the subdivision while still using the artesian well discharge a stream
water amenity has been included in the northern common lot open space and is separate from the
storm water facility.
Tree mitigation was also discussed at the P&Z Commission hearing. At that meeting an exhibit was
provided that shows there are a number of site trees that are not necessary to remove. Trees that are
candidates for remaining include the dense row along the south property line which provides a
buffer for the residences in Apple Valley Subdivision. While these residences are about 500-feet
from the south property line the tree row adds an extra layer of buffering. Upon submittal of the
final plat an Alternative Compliance application will be submitted with a revised tree mitigation
plan that retains as many trees as possible. The applicant and project team will work with staff to
resolve any remaining mitigation requirements.
We would also like to note that no neighbors were in attendance at the P&Z Commission hearing
and there was no written opposition to the proposed preliminary plat.
SUMMARY
The revised Lupine Cove has incorporated all of the key issues identified on Page 11 of the Staff
Report. It is, in fact, a far superior layout and comments by the P&Z Commission and staff are
appreciated.
LAND USE PLANNING - DUE DILIGENCE - INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS
With the revised layout the applicant and project team has demonstrated that they heard the
Commission concerns and revised the layout in conformance with their comments. We believe the
Lupine Cove preliminary plat is ready for either City Council approval or to be remanded back to
the P&Z Commission as the City Council wishes.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Best regards,
RILEY PLANNING SERVICES LLC
Penelope Constantikes
Principal
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C12 16.10 20.00 46'06'50" S59'43'00"W 15.67 3. PROPERTY SIZE......................................6.89 acres (MEASURED FROM BACK OF SIDEWALK)
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C15 43.21 223.50 11°04'30" N4'50'00"W 43.14 8. AVERAGE LOT SIZE(BUILDABLE).........5,857 sgft MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT...........................35 0
C16 36.58 223.50 9°22'40" N15°03'40"W 36.54 R/W R/W 9. OPEN SPACE...........................................30,140 sf....0.71 ACRES (10.4°Vo)
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2.0' 12. SANITARY SEWER AND WATER SYSTEMS SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF MERIDIAN. a a; M o
2.0' 5.0' 2.0' 4.5' 4.5' 2.0' 5.0' 13. ALL STORM WATER FACILITIES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED PER ACHD POLICY. SEEPAGE BEDS FRONT.............................. ° 'T "-
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FLAT FLAT . BEDS WILL BE PLACED WITHIN THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAYAND/OR COMMON AREAS. RETENTION REAR...............................................................10' o oC21 66.44 55.00 69°12'50" S73°06'40"W 62.47 2% 2% J � "C22 0.66 55.00 O'41'30" S38'09'30"W 0.66 PONDS WILL BE CONSTRUCTED IN COMMON AREAS. SIDE..................................................................5' n c YC23 15.69 20.00 15.29 CONCRE2.5" OF ASPHALT PAVEMENT 3" ROLLED CURB & GUTTER14. THIS DEVELOPMENT RECOGNIZES SECTION 22-4503 OF THE IDAHO CODE, RIGHT TO FARM ACT, VICINITY MAP O ao
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6. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features.
The Commission finds there are natural features (Five Mile Creek and McFadden Drain) that
need to be preserved and enhanced as part of the development.
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Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda April 28,2020— Page 203 of 206
(�E IDIAN-- ITEM SHEET
Council Agenda Item -6.F.
Presenter:
Estimated Time for Presentation:
Title of Item - COVID-19 Update & City Hall Reopening Plan
Council Notes:
REVIEWERS:
Department Reviewer Action jK Date
Weatherly,Adrienne Approves. 4/24/2020 - 11:47 AM
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda April 28,2020— Page 204 of 206
�E I 'j ITEM SHEET
IDAHO
Council Agenda Item -6.G.
Presenter:
Estimated Time for Presentation: 10
Title of Item - Resolution No. 20-2208: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of Meridian to Amend the City of Meridian Standard Operating Policy and Procedure
Manual by Creating a New Policy 2.10 - Remote Work Policy; and Providing an Effective
Date
Council Notes:
ATTACHMENTS:
Descriptio oa
Resolution- Final Resolution 4/24/20201
Policy 2.10 - Remote Work Backup Material 4/28/2020
REVIEWERS:
Revi Action
Clerk. Weatherly,Adrienne Approved 4/24/2020 - 3:27 PM
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda April 28,2020— Page 205 of 206
CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 20-2208
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER,
HOAGLUN, PERREAULT, STRADER
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN TO AMEND THE CITY OF MERIDIAN STANDARD OPERATING
POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL BY CREATING A NEW POLICY 2.10 —
REMOTE WORK POLICY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have authority over the operations, policies,
and procedures for the City of Meridian;
WHEREAS the City has previously approved a Standard Operating Policy and
Procedures Manual in 2002 for application to all employees of the City;
WHEREAS the City Council may amend the Manual from time to time as necessary to
incorporate changes as needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Meridian Standard Operating Policies and Procedures Manual
is hereby amended by creating a new Policy 2.10 —Remote Work Policy; copies of said policy is
attached and incorporated by reference as Exhibit"A".
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption and
approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 28th day of
April , 2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 28th day of
April , 2020.
APPROVED:
Mayor Robert E. Simison
ATTEST:
By:
Chris Johnson, City Clerk
CITY OF MERIDIAN POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL CREATING POLICY 2.10-REMOTE WORK POLICY