PZ - Staff ReportSTAFF REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
HEARING 6/4/2020
DATE:
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Alan Tiefenbach, Associate Planner
208-489-0573
SUBJECT: PP -H-2020-0025
Chukar Ridge
LOCATION: The site is located at 4005 N. McDermott
Rd., in the NE 1/4 of Section 32,
Township 4 N., Range 1W.
L PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Preliminary plat consisting of 63 buildable lots, 8 common lots and 5 other lots on 15.42 acres of land
in the R-8 zoning district.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Acreage
Future Land Use Designation
Existing Land Use(s)
Proposed Land Use(s)
Lots (# and type; bldg./common)
Phasing Plan (# of phases)
Number of Residential Units (type
of units)
Density
Open Space (acres, total
[%] /buffer/qualified)
Amenities
Physical Features (waterways,
hazards, flood plain, hillside)
Neighborhood meeting date; # of
attendees:
History (previous approvals)
Details
15.42
Mixed Use Neighborhood
Single Family / Rural
Single Family, 63 Lots _
63 Single Family
1 phase
63
4 du / acre
1.24 acres, 17% total open space, 10.2% qualified open
space
< 20 acres, one required.
McFadden Canal traverses the property along the northern
perimeter.
February 6, 2020 — 1 attendee signed in.
H-2018-0075, DA 2019-005925
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B. Community Metrics
Ada County Highway District
• Staff report (yes/no)
• Requires ACHD Commission Action
M (yes/no)
Access (Arterial/Collectors/State
Hwy/Local)(Existing and Proposed)
Stub Street/Interconnectivity/Cross Access
Existing Road Network
Existing Arterial Sidewalks / Buffers
Proposed Road Improvements
Distance to nearest City Park (+ size)
Distance to other key services
Details
No
Yes — ACHD hearing will occur on June
10, 2020.
Primary access is proposed to W.
McMillan Rd. and W. Ustick Rd via
north / south and west/east collectors
being constructed by West Ada School
District with development of Owyhee
High School. Emergency access will
occur along the McFadden Drain
easement.
Two southern stubs are proposed that will
connect to any future development at the
south.
Local public streets
A 35' buffer is proposed at the west for
future development of Hwy 16.
Local streets are being constructed to
serve this development.
Approx. 3 miles to Reta Huskey Park, 4
miles to Keith Bird Legacy Park, and
Heroes Park
Adjacent to future elementary and high
school.
Fire Service
• Distance to Fire Station
Fire Station No. 2, 3.1 miles
• Fire Response Time
5 minutes. When SH 16 is constructed,
response time will be longer. I
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• Resource Reliability
76% - does meet the targeted goal of 80%
or greater
• Risk Identification
Risk Factor 2. Current resources would IM
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not be adequate to supply serve to project.
• Accessibility
Project meets all required access, road
widths and turnaround.
• Special/resource needs
Project will not require an aerial device;
cannot meet this need in the required
timeframe if a truck company is required.
Closest truck company is 13 minutes
travel time.
• Water Supply
Requires 1,000 gallons per minute for one
hour, may be less if buildings are fully
sprinklered.
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Police Service
Water
• Distance to Water Services
• Pressure Zone
• Estimated Project Water ERU's
• Water Quality
• Project Consistent with Water Master Plan
• Impacts/Concerns
See application
Results in two dead-end water mains which may result
in poor water quality. Development to the south will
eliminate these dead -ends and correctproblem.
Yes
Development will need to be modeled at each phase at
Final Plat to make sure minimum fire flow is met.
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Meridian Police department - Chukar Ridge
Location of new development - 4005 N McDermott Road
Time Frame - 03/01/2019 - 02/29/2020
Level of Service (LoS)- Delivered 6y Reporting District (RD - M718/A096**)
Calls for Service (CFS): Response Times: Dispatch to Arrival (all
units)
Average Response Times by Priority: 'City of Meridian'
Priority 3 (MPD Goof is within 3 to 5 minutes)
3:4
Priority 2 (MPA Goai is within 8 to 10 minutes)
7:1
Priority 1 (MPU Goal is within 25 to 20 minutes)
1d:4
Average Response Times by Priority:'M718/A096**'
Priority 3
5:0
Priority 2
9:4
Priority 1
0:00**
Calls for Service (CFS): Calls occurring in RD 'M71$/A096*`
CF5 Count rotor
1
% of Calls for Service split by Priority in 'M718/A096**'
95 of P3 CFS
7.1
of P2 CFS
71.4
% of P1 CFS
21.4
% of PO CFS
0.0
Crimes
Crime Count Total
Crashes
*Crash Count Total li
No comments were received on this
West Ada School District
application.
• Distance (elem, ms, hs)
A new elementary and high school are planned for
construction adjacent to the site.
Wastewater
• Distance to Sewer Services
McDermott Trunk is being
constructed as part of the Owyhee
High School Project.
• Sewer Shed
N. McDermott Trunkshed
• Estimated Project Sewer ERU's
See application
• WRRF Declining Balance
13.91
• Project Consistent with WW Master Plan/Facility
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Plan
• Impacts/Concerns
Sewer mainlines/manholes are not allowed in
common driveways or under sidewalks.
Water
• Distance to Water Services
• Pressure Zone
• Estimated Project Water ERU's
• Water Quality
• Project Consistent with Water Master Plan
• Impacts/Concerns
See application
Results in two dead-end water mains which may result
in poor water quality. Development to the south will
eliminate these dead -ends and correctproblem.
Yes
Development will need to be modeled at each phase at
Final Plat to make sure minimum fire flow is met.
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C. Project Area Maps
Future Land Use Map
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Zoning Map
Aerial Map
Planned Development Map
III. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
Investment Analytics Group — 800 W. Main Street #1460, Boise, ID 83702
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B. Owner:
Robert and Judith Spriggel — 4005 N. McDermott Rd, Meridian, ID 83646
C. Representative:
Matt Adams, the Land Group Inc — 462 E. Shore Dr. #100, Eagle, ID 83616
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Newspaper Notification
Radius notification mailed to
properties within 300 feet
Public hearing notice sign posted
on site
Nextdoor posting
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
Planning & Zoning
Posting Date
5/15/2020
5/13/2020
5/23/2020
5/13/2020
City Council
Posting Date
A. Future Land Use Map Designation(hgps://www.meridiancity.org/compplan)
This property is designated Mixed Use Neighborhood on the City's Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
contained in the Comprehensive Plan.
The purpose of this designation is to assign areas where neighborhood -serving uses and
dwellings are seamlessly integrated into the urban fabric. The intent is to avoid
predominantly single -use developments by incorporating a variety of uses. Land uses in these
areas should be primarily residential with supporting non-residential services. Employment
opportunities for those living in the neighborhood are encouraged. Connectivity and access
between the non-residential and residential land uses is particularly critical in MU -N areas.
This property was annexed and zoned to Medium -Density Residential (R-8) in October of
2018 as part of the Owyhee High School Annexation. The project included a high school
surrounded by new detached single family residences. At the time of this annexation, the
Comprehensive Plan recommended this area for Medium Density Residential. The purpose of
the MDR designation is to allow smaller lots for residential purposes within City limits. Uses
may include single-family homes at gross densities of 3 to 8 dwelling units per acre. Since
this time the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan have been changed, but
development of the property under the standards of the R-8 zone district is now an
entitlement. Staff notes there is a 40 -acre property to the south of the subject property which
is presently not within the City limits. This property is also designated as Mixed Use
Neighborhood by the Future Land Use Map. Even though the subject property is already
entitled with R-8 zoning, there is still an opportunity to encourage mixed use development
within the area as envisioned by the comprehensive plan.
A development agreement (H-2019-005925, DA #2019-005925) exists between Bob Spriggel and the
City of Meridian with a concept plan that depicts a single family development as envisioned under the
previous Comprehensive Plan designation.
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Comprehensive Plan Policies(https://www.meridianciiy.orglcompplan):
The following Comprehensive Plan Policies are applicable to this development:
• "Encourage a variety of housing types that meet the needs, preferences, and financial
capabilities of Meridian's present and future residents." (2.01.02D)
The proposed medium density single-family detached homes will contribute to the
variety of residential categories in the City; however, there is no variety in housing
types proposed within the development. R-8 zoning and detached single-family homes
are abundant in this immediate area. Within half a mile of the site, there are
numerous single family residences and two proposed schools.
• "With new subdivision plats, require the design and construction of pathway
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)
The proposed plat depicts a total of 142,638 sf of open space. 88,606 square feet of
this open space is within the McFadden Drain easement and the remaining 54,032
square feet is proposed as common open space. As discussed below, the project
incorporates a small internal pathway loop. 5' wide attached sidewalks are proposed
on both sides of all roads. This development is directly adjacent to both a future
elementary school (to the west) and Owyhee High School (to the south) of which is
anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2021.
• "Require pedestrian access in all new development to link subdivisions together and
promote neighborhood connectivity". (2.02.011))
Attached sidewalks are proposed on both side of all streets. Sidewalks will be
completed to the terminus of stub streets at the south which would connect to any
future development of the adjacent 40 -acre vacant parcel to the south (currently not
within the City). Owyhee High School is being constructed to the southeast of the
property, and a new elementary school is planned directly adjacent (east) of the site.
The Owyhee High School Development Agreement requires a 10' detached pathway
along the north /south collector street being constructed, and detached sidewalks to
the subject property.
• "Ensure development provides safe routes and access to schools, parks, and other
community gathering places. (2.02. 01 G)"
As mentioned, the property is directly adjacent to sites identified as locations of a
new elementary school and new high school. Per the terms of the development
agreement between West Ada School District and the City of Meridian (DA 2019-
005924), the District will be required to construct a 10' wide pathway along the
north -south collector serving the subject site to W. Ustick Road. The District is also
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required to construct an east / west collector street from the NIS collector to the
subject property. Detached sidewalks or pathways will be required along this street.
• "Permit new development only where it can be adequately served by critical public
facilities and urban services at the time of final approval, and in accord with any
adopted levels of service for public facilities and services." (3.03.03F)
City water and sewer service is available and can be extended by the developer with
development in accord with UDC 11-3A-21.
• "Require urban infrastructure be provided for all new developments, including curb
and gutter, sidewalks, water and sewer utilities." (3.03.03G)
Urban sewer and water infrastructure and curb, gutter and sidewalks is required to
be provided with development as proposed.
B. Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
There is one existing single family residence on the site. This residence will be removed
with development of the proposed subdivision.
C. Proposed Use Analysis:
Single-family detached dwellings are listed as a principal permitted use in the R-8 zoning
districts in UDC Table I1 -2A-2.
D. Dimensional Standards (UDC 11-2):
All proposed lots and public streets appear to meet UDC dimensional standards per the
submitted preliminary plat. This includes property sizes, required street frontages, and
road widths. Development of the subdivision is required to comply with the subdivision
design and improvement standards listed in UDC I I -6C-3, including but not limited to
streets, common driveways and block face. In addition, all subdivision developments are
also required to comply with Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards (UDC I I -
6C-3) regarding common driveways.
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. A perpetual ingress/egress easement
shall be filed with the Ada County Recorder, which shall include a requirement for
maintenance of a paved surface capable of supporting fire vehicles and equipment.
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Address signage should be provided at the public street for homes accessed via common
driveways for emergency wayfinding purposes.
E. Access (UDC 11 -3A -3,11-3H-4):
The Chukar Ridge Subdivision is proposed to take access from three primary roads:
W. McMillan Road, W. Ustick Road, and (temporarily) N. McDermott Road (see attached
access exhibit). Access from W. Ustick and W. McMillan will occur from a north /south
public collector roadway (shown in orange on the access exhibit) which would then
connect to an east / west local street terminating into the development. The portion of the
collector south of the subject property to W. Ustick Road is currently under construction
and completion is anticipated this year. The portion of the public roadway north of the
subject property to W. McMillan Road is required to be constructed as part of the
Gander Creek Subdivision and construction is anticipated to be completed in late 2021.
West Ada County Schools are constructing the east / west local street from the collector
to the subject property per the 2019 Annexation Development Agreement (an elementary
school is anticipated directly west of the subject property). Two stub streets are being
provided with this development for any future build out of the property to the south,
which is presently not in the City of Meridian limits.
No more than 30 lots can be served without a secondary access. There was a secondary
emergency access proposed which would (temporarily) occur from the north through
Common Lot 2, Block 2 and to a gravel road eastbound along a utility easement adjacent
to the McFadden Drain and to N. McDermott Road. However, at some point, a Hwy 16
extension east of the property will be constructed. This would terminate eastbound
emergency access along the McFadden Drain. As an alternative, the applicant proposes
access westbound along the McFadden Drain and to a north /south collector road that is
to be constructed as part of the Gander Creek Subdivision and W. Ada County
Elementary School. Meridian Fire has reviewed this plan and agrees with the access.
Staff does have concerns with allowing a subdivision of more than 30 homes to be
constructed before secondary access is established. Staff recommends as a condition of
approval that no more than 30 homes may be constructed without a permanent secondary
access.
UDC 11-6C-3 prohibits lots with double frontages. This type of road configuration is
shown along Lots I -10 of Block 2. Staff recommends a condition that the plat and
landscape plan be revised to incorporate a 10' wide buffer in a common lot between the
future north /south local street and Lots 1-10 Block 2. NOTE: The City has approved the
second phase of the Gander Creek South Subdivisions. This phase does include a stub
street in a location that will be extended when the elementary school is developed west of
this property. Timing for the extension of this roadway is unknown at this time.
ACHD has noted this preliminary plat will go to a hearing on June 10, 2020, after the
Planning Commission hearing for this preliminary plat. The applicant has requested this
preliminary plat move forward with a recommendation from the Planning Commission
with a condition that any ACHD comments will be addressed 10 days prior to the City
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Council meeting or at the time of final plat. Staff is unsure if ACHD will require
significant changes or whether changes would significantly change design of the
development. The Planning Commission should discuss whether they are comfortable
with moving forward on this application prior to comments from ACHD.
F. 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.
G. Pathways ( UDC 11-3A-8):
Several pathways are proposed with this development and are being requested to be
credited toward the qualified open space requirement. The applicant has submitted
conceptual exhibits to demonstrate the alignment and distance. The pathways run north /
south along landscaped common open spaces in Block 2 from the southern periphery of
the site to McFadden Drain, west a distance of approximately 330 feet west along the
McFadden Drain, then north /south though landscaped common space in approximately
the center of the development back to the southern perimeter. This entire loop is
approximately'/ mile in length. There are several connections to this loop from the
sidewalks on the interior road. Staff has requested these common areas along the "loop "
include sitting and passive recreating areas. The applicant has agreed to this and
proposes the conceptual pathway plan as part of the preliminary plat, with a condition of
approval that an updated landscape plan with the final pathway plan will be submitted
with the final plat. All pathways will be required to meet the requirements of section I I -
3A-8 of the UDC.
H. Sidewalks (UDC 11-3A-17):
Attached sidewalks are proposed along internal streets in accord with the standards listed
in UDC 11-3A-17.
I. Parkways (UDC 11-3A-1 7):
No parkways are proposed with this plat.
J. Landscaping (UDC 11-3B):
The development proposes approximately 142,638 sf of open space. 88,606 square feet of
this open space is within the McFadden Drain easement and must remain gravel. The remaining
54,032 square feet is proposed as common open space. Common open space is required to be
landscaped with one tree per 8, 000 square feet of landscaped area in accord with the
standards listed in UDC 11 -3G -3E. The preliminary plat complies with this requirement.
The preliminary plat sets aside an approximately 52,000 square foot parcel at the east
(Lot 40 Block 2) for future development of Highway 16. Between the proposed plat area
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and the "highway parcel ", the landscape plan proposes a landscape buffer of between
50' and 100' feet in width in accordance with UDC 11-2A-6. A 35' wide buffer adjacent
to entryway corridors is required; the rest of the buffer is being used for their trail system
and common open space.
K. Qualified Open Space (UDC 11-3G):
The applicant proposes 54,032 square feet of qualified open space, or 10.2%. The
majority of this qualified open space comprises a walkway loop and passive recreation
area with an approximately 16,500 square foot open space area at the center of the
development (please see the conceptual pathway plan). Landscaping will surround a
paved trail on the south side of Lot 37 and the length of Block 2 (east perimeter). This
open area will connect to the McFadden Drain (which must remain gravel), then the
pathway will return south through the center of the development.
The landscaping as proposed meets the minimum requirements of 11-3B but it is not
reflected on either the preliminary landscape plan or open space exhibits whether any
additional amenities such as benches or outdoor seating areas are proposed. Also, the
conceptual pathway plan evolved from discussions with staff and the applicant late in the
design process. The applicant understands the landscape plan must be revised 10 days
prior to City Council to indicate the pathway alignment, type and design of construction,
any outdoor seating, and other passive recreation areas. This landscape plan should
clearly indicate Lot 25, Block 2, which is both providing emergency access out the
McFadden Drain and serving as a walkway to the loop system, to contain landscape
strips of a minimum of 10' wide on either side of the gravel access. These requirements
have been added as a condition of approval.
L. Qualified Site Amenities (UDC 11-3G):
Based on the area of the proposed plat (15.4 acres), a minimum of one (1) qualified site
amenity is required to be provided per the standards listed in UDC 11 -3G -3C.
The applicant has proposed one (1) qualified amenity, their pathway loop. As mentioned,
this system consists of several lengths of paved walkways running through common open
space areas that tie to the Mcfadden Drain as well as proposed sidewalks to complete an
approximately'/ mile loop. The proposed qualified open space and trail loop would meet
the minimum requirements for at least 10% qualified open space as long as the pathway
meets the minimum requirements of UDC 11-3A-8 and were landscaped in accordance
with UDC 11-3B-12. As the conceptual pathway plan resulted in discussions with staff
and the applicant late in the design process, the applicant understands the landscape
plan should be revised to indicate the pathway alignment and any outdoor seating and
other passive recreation areas prior to City Council. This has been added as a condition
of approval.
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M. Waterways (UDC 11-3A-6):
The Mcfadden Drain runs along the northern perimeter of the property within a 65 foot
wide easement. The applicant proposes to use this area for emergency access westbound.
The Applicant also proposes to connect their pathway system to this area. The applicant
should coordinate with the irrigation district to ensure public access will be authorized
within this area. Prevention of public access could affect whether their trail loop receives
credits as qualified open space and an amenity.
UDC 11-3A- states "Irrigation ditches, laterals, canals, sloughs and drains may be left
open when used as a water amenity or linear open space. " The applicant intends to leave
the McFadden Drainage open and connect it to their pathway system. Staff does not
object to this but is adding a recommendation that the McFadden Drain be landscaped as
allowed by the irrigation district.
N. Fencing (UDC 11 -3A -6,11-3A-7):
All fencing is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11 -3A -6C and 11-3A-
7. Fencing is proposed as shown on the landscape plan and consists of 6' high open style
metal fencing along the common areas serving the pathways and 6' vinyl closed style
fencing behind (north) the lots on Block 2 adjacent to the McFadden Drain.
O. Utilities (UDC 11-3A-21):
Public services are available to accommodate the proposed Development. All lots within
the subdivision will be provided domestic water and sanitary sewer service by the City
via extensions available along the south side of the McFadden Drain.
P. Building Elevations (UDC 11-3A-19 I Architectural Standards Manual):
The Applicant has submitted sample elevations of the single-family homes for this
project (see Section VII.F).
The single-family homes are depicted as two-story structures with two -car garages, and a
variety of finish materials with stone and lap -siding combinations. The submitted sample
elevations appear to meet design requirements for single-family homes.
VI. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the requested preliminary plat with the conditions noted in
Section IX.A per the Findings in Section IX.
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VII. EXHIBITS
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VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. PLANNING DIVISION
1. The preliminary plat, dated 02/20/20, shall be revised as follows:
a. Lot 40, Block 2 shall be restricted to development and reserved for the future expansion
of State Highway 16.
b. No more than 30 homes shall be constructed unless a permanent secondary emergency
access is established.
c. The plat and landscape plan be revised to incorporate a 10' wide buffer in a common lot
on the west boundary of Lots 1-10 Block 2.
d. The applicant shall obtain all approvals from the irrigation district to allow public access
across the portion of the McFadden Drain easement necessary for a complete connection
of the walkway loop system.
2. The landscape plan included in Section VII.C, dated 01/31/2020, shall be revised as follows 10
days prior to submittal of the City Council:
a. The landscape plan shall provide a detail of a berm or a berm and wall combination
within the 35' buffer along Lot 40, Block 2 as required by UDC 11 -3H -4D.
b. The walkway loop system shall be depicted on the landscape plan. Materials and
dimensions shall be indicated and shall meet the requirements of 11-3A-8 of the UDC.
Gravel is strictly prohibited except in Lot 25.
c. The pathway connection — emergency access through Lot 25 will consist of a 20' gravel
access drive, at least 10' of landscape area on either side, and a 5' paved walkway.
d. Provide details of the sitting and passive recreation areas and depict their location on the
revised landscape plan.
e. The developer shall landscape along the McFadden Drain as allowed by the irrigation
district.
3. Future development shall be consistent with the minimum dimensional standards listed in UDC
Table 11-2A-6 for all buildable lots.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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6. For the common driveway that serves a dual purpose (i.e. driveway/emergency access), signage
shall be provided to notify residents that the common driveway is a no parking zone.
7. Applicant shall construct homes consistent with the homes elevation in Exhibit VII (F).
8. Developer shall comply with all ACHD conditions of approval.
9. The applicant shall comply with all previous conditions of approval associated with this site (H-
2018-0075 and Development Agreement 2019-005924).
10. The Applicant shall have a maximum of two (2) years to obtain City Engineer's signature on a
final plat in accord with UDC 11-6B-7.
11. Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions does not relieve the applicant of responsibility
for compliance.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1.1 Sewer mainline/manholes are not allowed in common driveways or under sidewalks.
Run service lines down common drive but make sure required separation can be met.
1.2 Sewer mainline connection for property is to the north and west, and is being installed
with the Owyhee High School. Service to this property will not be available until such
time as these mainlines are accepted by the City. The 14 -foot wide compacted gravel
roadway over the sewer and water mains along the north and west boundaries must be
protected during construction.
1.3 Results in two dead-end water mains which may result in poor water quality.
Development to the south will eliminate these dead -ends and correct problem.
1.4 Development will need to be modeled at each phase at Final Plat to make sure
minimum fire flow is met.
1.5 A street light plan will need to be included in the final plat application. Street light plan
requirements are listed in section 6-7 of the City's Design Standards.
1.6 Applicant shall adjust their sanitary sewer design to remove the mainline out of the
common driveway. In this case, service lines shall be extended to the common drive
lots from the mainline located in the public right-of-way.
1.7 Utility easement for possible future water main extension must be provided to property
to the west via the common driveway.
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
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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.
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. In 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.
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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.
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.meridiancioy.orp,lpublic 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
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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. MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
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D. MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT (MFD)
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E. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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IX. FINDINGS
Preliminary Plat (UDC 11-613-6)
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)
Staff finds the proposed plat is generally in conformance with the UDC if the Applicant
complies with the conditions of approval in Section VIII.
2. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to accommodate the
proposed development;
Staff f nds public services can be made available to the subject property and will be adequate
to accommodate the proposed development.
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3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the city's
capital improvement program;
Staff finds the proposed plat is in substantial conformance with scheduled public
improvements in accord with the City's CIR
4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
Staff 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
Staff finds the proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
general welfare.
6. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-
30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
Staff is unaware of any significant natural, scenic or historic features that need to be
preserved with this development.
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