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Hidden Gem Events CZC (A-2020-0093)Conditions Document 1 Hidden Gem Events - CZC - A-2020-0093 CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE REPORT DATE: May 11, 2020 TO: Ashley Buzzini, neUdesign Architecture FROM: Joseph Dodson, Current Associate Planner SUBJECT: Hidden Gem Events - CZC (A-2020-0093) Elizabeth Burgess OWNER: DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST The applicant, Ashley Buzzini, requests Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) approval of a new event center located in historic Tolleth House on .32 acres of land in the O-T zoning district. Max occupancy is 100 persons until additional parking agreements are obtained. An event center is considered an indoor/outdoor recreation center in the UDC and is a conditional use in the O-T zoning district. The applicant has received Planning and Zoning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) prior to submitting for this application (H-2020- 0015). The approved CUP application has a condition of approval regarding the placement of the proposed landscaping along the southern property boundary of the subject site for additional noise and light mitigation. The condition states that the new landscaping shall be placed to the interior of the existing wrought iron fence; within this CZC submittal, the applicant has proposed the landscaping to the exterior of the existing fence. The proposed landscaping is still on the owner’s property and not within the City’s right-of-way and the landscaping will meet the intent of the condition regardless of its position, inside or outside of the fence. Therefore, Staff approves of this minor change to the condition of approval. The site is located at 134 E. State Avenue. DECISION The applicant's request for Certificate of Zoning Compliance is approved with the conditions listed in this report. Note: This is not a building permit. Please contact Building Services at (208) 887-2211 to verify if you need a building permit and/or inspection. If you do need a building permit, you must complete that process before you commence the use or construction. Please contact Building Services for additional details about building permits and inspections. Site Conditions of Approval 1. The applicant shall construct all proposed fencing and/or any fencing required by the UDC, consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7 and 11-3A-6B. 2. Business hours of operation shall be limited from 6 am to 11 pm per the specific use standards in UDC 11-4-3-2. 3. The maximum number of allowable clients/guests at the facility at any one time shall be limited to one-hundred (100) until such time that future parking Conditions Document 2 Hidden Gem Events - CZC - A-2020-0093 agreements have been obtained and submitted to the Meridian Planning Department. 4. Per Meridian Fire Department, the Applicant shall apply for a tenant improvement building permit to ensure adequate fire and exiting requirements. Process Conditions of Approval 1. No signs are approved with this application. Prior to installing any signs on the property, the applicant shall submit a sign permit application consistent with the standards in UDC Chapter 3 Article D and receive approval for such signs. 2. The applicant shall complete all improvements related to public life, safety, and health as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3B. A surety agreement may be accepted for other improvements in accord with UDC 11-5C-3C – Prior to obtaining certificate of occupancy, the Applicant shall provide a detailed bid for the deferred landscaping work along the southern fence line and post a performance surety in the amount of 110% of the bid amount until the work is completed. This amount is to be paid to the City of Meridian in the form of a check, cash, bond or letter of credit. The application can be found on our website at a cost of $133.00. The delay in installation of the required landscaping is due to a Public Works sewer project for this property out of the owner’s control. 3. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Division staff, the applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11- 3B-14A. 4. The combined site plan and landscape plan prepared by neUdesign Architecture on January 13, 2020, labeled Site Plan, is approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit B. 5. The approved combined site plan and landscape plan may not be altered without prior written approval of the City of Meridian Planning Division. 6. The applicant shall pay any applicable impact fees prior to the issuance of a building permit. 7. If any changes must be made to the site plan to accommodate ACHD requirements, the applicant shall submit a new site plan to the City of Meridian Planning Division for approval prior to issuance of the building permit. 8. The applicant shall complete all required improvements prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. It is unlawful to use or occupy any building or structure until the Building Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy. Ongoing Conditions of Approval 1. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to provide irrigation that meets the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-6 and to install and maintain all landscaping as set forth in UDC 11-3B-5, UDC 11-3B-13 and UDC 11-3B-14. 2. The applicant shall comply with the outdoor storage as an accessory use standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-14. 3. The project is subject to all current City of Meridian ordinances and previous conditions of approval associated with this site: H-2020-0015 (CUP). 4. The issuance of this CZC does not release the applicant from any previous requirements of the other permits issued for the site. Conditions Document 3 Hidden Gem Events - CZC - A-2020-0093 5. The applicant and/or property owner shall have an ongoing obligation to prune all trees to a minimum height of six feet above the ground or sidewalk surface to afford greater visibility of the area. 6. The applicant has a continuing obligation to comply with the outdoor lighting provisions as set forth in UDC 11-3A-11. 7. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to meet the specific use standards for the proposed use as set forth in UDC 11-4-3-2: a. All outdoor recreation areas and structures that are not fully enclosed shall maintain a minimum setback of one hundred feet (100') from any abutting residential districts. The playing areas of golf courses, including golf tees, fairways, and greens, are an exception to this standard. (Ord. 07-1325, 7-10-2007) b. No outdoor event or activity center shall be located within fifty feet (50') of any property line and shall operate only between the hours of six o'clock (6:00) A.M. and eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. c. Accessory uses including, but not limited to, retail, equipment rental, and restaurant and drinking establishments, may be allowed if designed to serve patrons of the use only. d. Outdoor speaker systems shall comply with section 11-3A-13, "Outdoor Speaker Systems", of this title. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW The applicant or a party of record may request City Council review of a decision of the Director. All requests for review shall be filed in writing with the Planning Division on or before May 26, 2020, within fifteen (15) days after the written decision is issued, and contain the information listed in UDC 11-5A-6B. If City Council review of the decision is not requested, the action of the Director represents a final decision on a land use application. You have the right to request a regulatory taking analysis under Idaho Code 67-8003. EXPIRATION The Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall expire if the construction, alteration or the use has not commenced within one year of the date of issuance of the Certificate of Zoning Compliance. In accord with the above provisions, the subject Certificate of Zoning Compliance is valid until May 11, 2021. EXHIBITS A: Vicinity Map B: Site Plan (dated: 1/13/2020) C: Applicant Narrative D: Existing Parking Agreement Conditions Document 4 Hidden Gem Events - CZC - A-2020-0093 Exhibit A: Vicinity Map Conditions Document 5 Hidden Gem Events - CZC - A-2020-0093 Exhibit B: Combined Site Plan & Landscape Plan (dated: 1/13/2020) Conditions Document 6 Hidden Gem Events - CZC - A-2020-0093 Exhibit C: Applicant Narrative Conditions Document 7 Hidden Gem Events - CZC - A-2020-0093 Exhibit D: Existing Parking Agreement (All American Insurance, JM Ranch LLC)