PZ - Applicant's Response to Staff Report (Revised) Sawtooth Land Surveying, LLC
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"y 2030 S.Washington Ave., Emmett, ID 83617
July 7, 2020
Sonya Allen
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: Landing South AZ, PP (H-2020-0005)—Response to the Planning and Zoning Staff report received July 2, 2020
To whom it may concern,
On behalf of JLJ Inc., we are submitting this letter in response to the staff report that was received on Thursday
July 2, 2020 for the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for July 16, 2020.The applicant has the
following comments:
Tree Mitigation
On July 7. 2020,the applicant's representative met with Matt Perkins the Meridian City Arborist on the property
to discuss tree mitigation and it was determined that the previous email from May 29th, 2020 regarding the 67
inches of required tree mitigation included 50 inches of mitigation for a large silver maple along Overland Road
that will not be removed by the applicant.The applicant then,will be responsible to mitigate a total of 17 inches.
Construction Entrance
The applicant was able to get in contact with ACHD in regards to the temporary construction access off of
Overland Road.The attached email from Jake Spencer (ACHD Subdivision Inspection Supervisor)from July 2,
2020 indicates that a temporary construction entrance to Linder would be approved during development of the
subdivision, but not during home construction.
Parking
The applicant is proposing four parking spaces per unit,with two in an enclosed garage and 2 on a 20'x 20'
parking pad. Additionally,there are 2 on-street parking spaces available within the subdivision boundary and 2
additional parking spaces provided at the end of each of the two common drives for a total of 6 guest parking
stalls. There was some concern among the Commissioners that the proposed spaces at the end of the common
driveways would make it difficult for these individuals to be back out of those spaces the entire length of the
common driveway.There is some precedent for approving this type of guest parking stall as similar spaces were
approved with the Blakeslee Commons Subdivision (H-2016-0066) back in 2016.
Density
The Commissions had some concerns about the proposed density of the subdivision.Though we are proposing a
10 lot(14 unit)subdivision,the gross density is only 6.16 du/acre, which is near the mid-range of the Medium
Density Residential Comprehensive Plan Designation. Additionally, the Comprehensive plan supports this type of
development with the following policies:
"Encourage infill development." (3.03.01E)
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This is fairly straightforward in terms of a policy. The goal should be to develop these infill pieces prior to any
greenfield development that would require the extension of services. These infill pieces utilize existing services
and do not typically require additional infrastructure as a result of development.
"Locate higher density housing near corridors with existing or planned transit, Downtown, and in proximity to
employment centers."
The proposed development is along Linder Road which is slated to be widened in conjunction with a bridge over 1-
84, will be an important north-south transportation corridor. The proposed development would also be in close
proximity to Ten Mile Road. With the increase in commercial businesses in the area, this style of development
with the associated density is sorely needed.
There are multiple other policies within the Comprehensive Plan that support the proposed development.
They are the following:
"Promote transportation choices,facilities, and alternatives such as car and van pooling, public transit,
alternative fleet vehicles, bicycle racks/storage and telecommuting." (4.06.01B)
The proximity to commercial and retail business along Ten Mile Road make this area a great location for
additional housing that would reduce commute times for employees of those businesses.
"Provide water in a cost effective and healthy manner." (4.09.02)
The addition of single-family residences as infill development increases the water being used within areas that
are already served by the city.The new water users will increase the fees collected by the city without an
increase in the burden on taxpayers.
With these policies set forth in the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and with support of the Planning Staff, we
request approval of the development as proposed.
Please contact us should you have any questions or if we can be of any assistance with your processing of these
applications.
Sincerely,
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Josh Beach,
Sawtooth Land Surveying, LLC
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Josh Beach
From: Jim Jewett <me@mauijim.realtor>
Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2020 5:02 PM
To: Josh Beach
Subject: Fwd: The Landing 13 (South) ACHD Draft Report
Sent from my Whone
Begin forwarded message:
From:Austin Miller<Amiller@achdidaho.org>
Date:July 2, 2020 at 4:11:13 PM MDT
To:Jim Jewett<me@mauijim.realtor>
Subject: FW: The Landing 13 (South)ACHD Draft Report
Hi Jim,
Please see the following comments from Jake Spencer. He is our Subdivision Inspection Supervisor,
Thanks,
Austin
From:Jake Spencer
Sent:Thursday,July 02, 2020 3:00 PM
To:Austin Miller<Amiller@achdidaho.org>
Subject: RE:The Landing 13 (South)ACHD Draft Report
That will work as long as it has a stabilized construction entrance per the normal SWPPP plan and the
curb cut goes away as soon as the internal streets are connected. Road construction traffic can use it but
not home building.
From:Austin Miller<Amiller@achdidaho.or >
Sent:Thursday,July 2, 2020 10:51 AM
To:Jake Spencer<Jspencer@achdidaho.o >
Subject: FW:The Landing 13 (South)ACHD Draft Report
This is a small infill subdivision (MPP20-0005). They abut Linder and there is an existing curb cut that will
need to be closed for the project. Please see Jim's question below. I wasn't sure how construction access
is typically determined. Hoping you could help.
Thanks
From:Jim Jewett<me@mauilim.realtor>
Sent:Thursday,July 02, 2020 10:35 AM
To:Austin Miller<Amilier@achdidaho.orR>
Cc: Sonya Allen <sallen meridiancit .or >
Subject: Re:The Landing 13 (South)ACHD Draft Report
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