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2020-07-16 EDIANL I H ! PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM MINUTES ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE PRESENT Chairperson Ryan Fitzgerald Commissioner Lisa Holland Commissioner Rhonda McCarvel Commissioner Bill Cassinelli Commissioner Nick Grove Commissioner Andrew Seal ABSENT Commissioner Patricia Pitzer ADOPTION OF AGENDA -Adopted CONSENT AGENDA [Action Item] -Approved 1. Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law for Ustick Marketplace Storage (Phase 2) (H-2020- 0051) by Rick Stewart with Babcock Design, Located at 3535 N. Records Ave. ACTION ITEMS 2. Public Hearing Continued from June 4, 2020 for Teakwood Place Subdivision (H- 2020-0006) by Hesscomm Corp., Located at 1835 E. Victory Rd. A. Request: Annexation and Zoning of 7.35 acres of land with an R-8 zoning district. B. Request: A Preliminary Plat consisting of 26 single-family residential lots and 2 common lots. Recommended Denial to City Council, Hearing Scheduled for August 25, 2020 3. Public Hearing for Horse Meadows Subdivision (H-2020-0060) by Riley Planning Services, Located at 710 N. Black Cat Rd. A. Request: Rezone of 4.71 acres of land from the R-4 zoning district (Medium-Low Density Residential) to the R-8 zoning district (Medium-Density Residential). B. Request: Preliminary Plat consisting of 27 single-family residential lots and 3 common lots on 4.71 acres of land in the R-4 zoning district. Continued to August 20, 2020 4. Public Hearing Continued from June 4, 2020 for Landing South (H-2020-0005) by Jim Jewett, Located at 660 S. Linder Rd. A. Request: Rezone of 2.43 acres of land from the R-4 to the R-8 zoning district. B. Request: Preliminary Plat consisting of 11 building lots and 2 common lots on 2.27 acres of land in the proposed R-8 zoning district. Recommended Denial to City Council, Hearing Scheduled for August 11, 2020 S. Public Hearing for Prescott Ridge (H-2020-0047) by Providence Properties, LLC, Located on the South Side of W. Chinden Blvd. and on the East Side of N. McDermott Rd. A. Request: Annexation of 126.53 acres of land with R-8 (99.53 acres), R-15 (8.82 acres) and C-G (18.17 acres), zoning districts. B. Request: A Preliminary Plat consisting of 384 buildable lots, 35 common lots and 5 other lots on 126.53 acres of land in the R-8, R-15 and C-G zoning districts. Continued to August 20, 2020 6. Public Hearing for 2020 Comprehensive Plan Policy Prioritization (H-2020-0073) by City of Meridian Planning Division A. Request:To amend the text of the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan by adding priority levels and assigning responsible department leads to the existing policies of the Plan. This amendment makes no revisions to the text of the Plan, except to add priorities and responsible leads for the policies adopted in December of 2019. Recommended Approval to City Council, Hearing Scheduled for August 18, 2020 7. Public Hearing for 2020 UDC Text Amendment (H-2020-0072) by City of Meridian Planning Division A. Request: Request for text amendments to update certain sections of the City's Unified Development Code (UDC) pertaining to Code Enforcement and Penalties in Chapter 1; Specific Use Standards in Chapter 4; the Public Hearing Process in Chapter 5; and the Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards in Chapter 6. Recommended Approval to City Council, Hearing Scheduled for August 18, 2020 ADJOURNMENT - 9:37 p.m. Item 2. F86] Meridian Planning and Zoning Meeting July 16, 2020. Meeting of the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission of July 16, 2020, was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Ryan Fitzgerald. Members Present: Chairman Ryan Fitzgerald, Commissioner Lisa Holland, Commissioner Bill Cassinelli, Commissioner Andrew Seal, Commissioner Rhonda McCarvel and Commissioner Nick Grove. Members Absent: Commissioner Patricia Pitzer. Others Present: Chris Johnson, Adrienne Weatherly, Andrea Pogue, Bill Parsons, Sonya Allen, Joe Dodson, Brian McClure and Dean Willis. Item 1: Roll-call Attendance X Lisa Holland X Rhonda McCarvel X Andrew Seal X Nick Grove Patricia Pitzer X Bill Casslnelll (Joined at 6:05 pm) X Ryan Fitzgerald - Chairman Fitzgerald: At this time I would like to call to order the regularly scheduled meeting of the Meridian Planning and Zoning Committee for the date of July 16th and let's start with roll call. Item 1: ADOPTION OF AGENDA Fitzgerald: Thank you, Madam Clerk. The first item on the agenda is the adoption of the agenda. We do have two applications this evening that we will be continuing to another date, so that we will be opening those just for the reason for -- or to allow them to be continued to a date they requested or that we can work with the staff. So, with that can I get a motion to accept the agenda as amended? Seal: So moved. McCarvel: So moved. Fitzgerald: I have a motion -- Holland: Second. Fitzgerald: -- and a second to approve the agenda as amended. All those in favor say aye. Opposed same. Motion passes. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F87] Page 2 of 67 MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. TWO ABSENT. Item 2: CONSENT AGENDA [ Action Item] 1. Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law for Ustick Marketplace Storage (Phase 2) (H-2020-0051) by Rick Stewart with Babcock Design, Located at 3535 N. Records Ave. Fitzgerald: Next item on the agenda is the Consent Agenda. You have one item on the Consent Agenda, which is the Finding of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Ustick Marketplace Storage, H-2020-0051. Is there any reason we need to pull this one out for discussion? Or if not can I get a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented? Holland: So moved. McCarvel: So moved. Second. Fitzgerald: I have a motion and a second to accept the Consent Agenda. All those in favor say aye. Any opposed? Motion passes. MOTION CARRIED: FIVE AYES. TWO ABSENT. Fitzgerald: Okay. At this time I would like to kind of explain the quasi kind of strange hybrid meeting we have going on. Commissioner Seal has been kind enough to take one for the team and be in Council Chambers tonight. Thanks to Commissioner Seal for that. We will open each item on our agenda and start with the staff report. The staff will report on the findings and how the application adheres to our Comprehensive Plan and Uniform Development Code with the staff's recommendation. After the staff has made their presentation the applicant will have an opportunity to come forward and present their case for approval of their application and respond to any staff comments. The approval -- the applicant will have 15 minutes to make their presentation and, then, after that the applicant will step down and we will allow public testimony. Hopefully, there is folks in Chambers that have signed up to testify and -- on iPads that are there and, if not, if you are on Zoom with us the Clerk will bring you over into the public -- kind of panelist format on Zoom, so we can hear from you. If you are speaking for an HOA and represent that you are, I will give you an additional few minutes to speak on behalf of that HOA. If there are any questions on --or concerns with being on Zoom or you are having any challenges, please, shoot an e-mail to the City Clerk at meridiancity.org. If you are just watching the proceedings we would ask you to do that via the city's YouTube channel, which is meridiancity.org\live. When you -- when we open public testimony we have had a couple challenges with this in the future -- or in the past. We open up public testimony and we give the public an opportunity to have their three minutes to speak. After you are done with your three minutes that's the opportunity you have had to speak and we can't take additional testimony or we would be doing this forever. So, please, get your points across in that three minutes and we are going to try to stick pretty close to that three minute time frame and we will go from there. So, moving on to the first item on our agenda -- or sorry. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F88] Page 3 of 67 Let me go back you. Would you all like to move the two items on our agenda to the top, so we can continue those or shall we just go through them? Anybody have a preference? Seal: Let's go ahead and move them to the top. Fitzgerald: Okay. Weatherly: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Yes, ma'am. Go right ahead. Weatherly: I just wanted to note for the record Commissioner Cassinelli joined the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Fitzgerald: Welcome, Commissioner Cassinelli. Glad you are here, sir. Cassinelli: Thank you. I finally found the Zoom link. Fitzgerald: Well, we are glad you are here, sir. Can I get a motion to -- Holland: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Oh, yeah. Go ahead. Holland: I was just going to make a motion to adjust the agenda to move Item B and Item D to the top of the agenda, so that we can move to continue those for a future date. Seal: Second. Fitzgerald: I have a motion and a second to adjust the agenda to deal with those continuances upfront. All those in favor say aye. Any opposed? Motion passes. MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT. Item 3: ACTION ITEMS 3. Public Hearing for Horse Meadows Subdivision ( H-2020- 0060) by Riley Planning Services, Located at 710 N. Black Cat Rd. A. Request: Rezone of 4.71 acres of land from the R-4 zoning district (Medium-Low Density Residential) to the R-8 zoning district (Medium-Density Residential). B. Request: Preliminary Plat consisting of 27 single-family residential lots and 3 common lots on 4.71 acres of land in the R-4 zoning district. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F89] Page 4 of 67 Fitzgerald: So, moving to the public hearing for Horse Meadow Subdivision, H-2020- 0060. They have requested a continuance to August 20th, 2020. Do we have any issues with that? Any questions for staff on that date? Any concerns there from the team? If not, can I get a motion to -- to continue that hearing to the date of August 20th. Seal: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Seal. Pogue: Excuse me, sir. You will have to come and identify yourself for the record. Johnson: I'm going meet you and take you in a room where you can speak in there and be heard. These mics out there don't work. Pogue: Mr. Chair, to get this back on track, could we have staff present the basis of the continuance and ask if the applicant's here and, then, get the public testimony? Fitzgerald: Say that one more time, Andrea. I'm sorry. Pogue: So, can we begin with staff regarding the basis for the continuance, then, ask if the applicant is here and, then, open for public testimony after that and the applicant could respond and proceed. Fitzgerald: Okay. Sounds good. Bill, are you available? Or Joe? Dodson: Mr. Chair, hi. Joe. I'm available. Fitzgerald: Okay. Go ahead, Joe. Can you -- we will start with a staff report on the request for the continuance for Horse Meadows Subdivision. Dodson: Thank you, sir. Mr. Chair, Members of the Commission, the applicant is requesting continuance to August 20th. Due to some access issues that came up late in the review process. We are still working through that with ACHD. So, they are just asking to take care of that and redesign the layout to accommodate that. Fitzgerald: Any questions for staff? Cassinelli: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Cassinelli. Cassinelli: I'm assuming the calendar will hold it on the 20th. Dodson: Commissioner Cassinelli, yes, that is correct. August 20th so far is pretty open. That's why I -- I told them to go to that date, instead of August 6th, since we are full on August 6th. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F9o Page 5 of 67 Fitzgerald: Additional follow-up questions for staff? Would the applicant like to join us to -- why the continuance request? Dodson: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Joe, go ahead. Dodson: I do not believe that they are -- they are here tonight. Fitzgerald: Okay. We will open it up to the person who would like -- the public who would like to testify while they are here. Chris, are they with you, sir? Johnson: They are here. Fitzgerald: Okay. Alexander: This is Brent Alexander. I'm one of the other three -- basically five acre property owners -- five to seven acres in that area. Fitzgerald: Sir, could you state your name and your address for the record so we have that. Alexander: Brent Alexander. 4575 West Quarter Horse Lane, Meridian, Idaho. 83642. Fitzgerald: Thank you. Go right ahead. Alexander: You mentioned you -- you just mentioned they were having some issues with access and that was some of my questions. So, I -- basically I'm going to let this reschedule go through and show up in August, but I just want to also make sure -- they are going to repost that date like they posted this one, so we have plenty of notice? Fitzgerald: Joe, you want to speak to that, sir. Dodson: Mr. Chair, Mr. Alexander, typically it is up to the Commission to tell the applicant whether or not they need to repost the site or not. Generally if there is -- the first continuance we do not require them to repost the site, but that is a -- in the Commission's purview to do that or not. Alexander: So -- okay. So, what is the exact date of the continuance then? Because -- I want to make sure we get notified. That's all I will say. I don't want something to go through over here. We have lived out there for years and this is a big change to what they are proposing to us, but the way they propose to take our Quarter Horse Lane from us and put houses that face right on it, we are going to have a lot of traffic now competing with the Pine coming onto Black Cat Road and that's just a few hundred yards up. The whole way it's laid out doesn't make any sense. So, these are my concerns. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F91 Page 6 of 67 Fitzgerald: And, Mr. Alexander, I think -- and we will continue it, but likely that it will be continued to August 20th. That's when we have an open time frame. My other -- just comment -- and I made it to staff today earlier during our meeting that we had. There are some access issues that they are working with ACHD on. There is also it sounds like some other legal issues you guys are working through on some other areas and I would hope that the applicant will work that out with you all before they get back. That would be my suggestion before bringing legal issues into the public hearing room. Alexander: Okay. Fitzgerald: That's something to take care of amongst the group. So, I have expressed that to -- my concerns about that to the staff and they are going to pass that along to -- just from the public--the written public comment we took and we have gotten there seems to be some -- some -- some issues over land and there are surveys in questions that I think -- Alexander: Yes. Fitzgerald: -- need to be wrapped up before we ever deal with it, so -- but that's the -- Mr. Dodson, our planner, is going to take care of that with the staff -- or with the applicant. I'm sorry. And we will, hopefully, have that worked out by the time they get back or we are going to have some challenges working through it. So, we -- we don't want to be the legal rambler. That's not our job. Alexander: Okay. Fitzgerald: So, that's just for your information. We have -- there is some concerns out there on my part that those are -- we don't get in the middle of those kinds of debates. We need a clean and clear, you know, application that is surveyed properly and has all the ducks in a row or we can't really deal with it easily. Alexander: Okay. Fitzgerald: So, hopefully, that will be worked out and we want to make sure that your -- your folks are taken care of it and the legal issues are all wrapped up before they bring them to us. Alexander: Well, I appreciate you resetting this and listening to me, because I got more information and I see where you are coming from and we will just wait and see what the new revision looks like. Because, yeah, there is cross-easements out there on that lane and I own a piece of it and some other people do, so -- yeah. Okay. Fitzgerald: Okay. Alexander: I appreciate your time. Thank you, guys. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F92] Page 7 of 67 Fitzgerald: Thank you, sir. We appreciate you being there. Is there anyone else that would like to testify on this application right now before we move to continue? If you are in Zoom raise your hand and Commissioner Seal will give me his eyes on anybody else out there. Seal: Mr. Chair, no one's raising their hand. Fitzgerald: Hearing none. Seal: No. Fitzgerald: Okay. Can we move forward the motion to continue H-2020-0060 to the date of August 20th? Holland: Mr. Chair, do we need to address if we need to have them renotice that or at least send out another letter to neighbors in that vicinity? Fitzgerald: That is absolutely up to the Commission. So, if that's something that we think we need to do or you feel comfortable we need to renotice it, that's our purview. So, we can make that in the motion if you would like. Holland: I think renoticing and posting might be overkill, but if there is a way that we could notify the neighbors again that the date's been changed to August 20th, I think that would be ideal somehow, whether that's just sending out another 300 foot property boundary notice to those owners. Joe, do you have a comment on what's easier there? Is it easier to change the sign or if it's easier to send out a notification. Dodson: Commissioner Holland, I think that just changing the sign to the new date is probably sufficient. Holland: Okay. Then I will make a motion that we move to continue the public hearing for Horse Meadows Subdivision, H-2020-0060, to the date of August 20th, 2020, and that the applicant would change the sign posting to note that that date is changed. Seal: Second. Cassinelli: Second. Fitzgerald: Motion and a second to continue Horse Meadows Subdivision to the date of August 20th, 2020. All those in favor say aye. Opposed same. That motion passes. Thank you very much all. MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F93] Page 8 of 67 5. Public Hearing for Prescott Ridge ( H-2020- 0047) by Providence Properties, LLC, Located on the South Side of W. Chinden Blvd. and on the East Side of N. McDermott Rd. A. Request: Annexation of 126.53 acres of land with R-8 (99.53 acres), R-15 (8.82 acres) and C-G (18.17 acres), zoning districts. B. Request: A Preliminary Plat consisting of 384 buildable lots, 35 common lots and 5 other lots on 126.53 acres of land in the R-8, R-15 and C-G zoning districts. Fitzgerald: Moving to the next item for continuance, would like to open the public hearing for Prescott Ridge H-2020-0047. Joe, is this yours or is this Bill? Dodson: Mr. Chair, this is Sonya's, actually. She's not yet in the chambers. Fitzgerald: Okay. Do we have anyone who would like to -- is the applicant here tonight to testify on this application -- the request to continue? Weatherly: Mr. Chair, Stephanie Leonard is here. Moving her over to speak. Stephanie, you should be able to unmute yourself. Leonard: Okay. Thank you. Fitzgerald: Could you state your name and your address for the record, please, ma'am, and the floor is yours. Leonard: Okay. Good evening, Mr. Chair, Commissioners. Stephanie Leonard. 9233 West State, Boise. 83714. We are respectfully requesting continuance on this project to work through coordinating utilities with an adjacent property. We have been having some difficulty getting them the actual site and, then, we also have spoken with staff and they have got some recommended changes to our medical campus concept plan that we would like to revise prior to bringing it before you, so we request the -- the same day, August 20th, so we have a bit more time to get those things finished. Fitzgerald: Thank you, ma'am. Are there any questions for the applicant? Holland: Mr. Chair? Stephanie, does -- does August 20th give you enough time to get -- I know it looks like it's a fairly large application coming through. Leonard: Yes, Mr. Chair, Commissioner Holland, I believe it does. We are actually really close on the utilities. I think we have been in -- or I guess I should say our client has been in conversation for quite some time with the property to the south and I think that they are kind of making some headway, so we should be able to figure that out and, then, the Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F94] Page 9 of 67 concept plan -- the changes weren't super huge and we have already started on them. So, I think that should be enough. Holland: One question -- one follow-up question for staff. I know that Sonya is not in the room yet, but we -- we just continued the other application to August 20th as well. Can you tell us how many other applications we have? Weatherly: Commissioner Holland, this would be the third hearing for that evening. Holland: Okay. Thank you. Fitzgerald: Any additional questions for the applicant or for staff? Is there any -- anyone in the public that wishes to testify on this application? Please raise your hand on Zoom or if you are in the audience let us know you are there. Seeing Andy's eyes can you tell me no. With that being the case, can I get a motion to -- Seal: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Go right ahead, sir. Seal: I move that we continue Prescott Ridge, H-2020-0047, to the date of August 20th, 2020, to allow the applicant to work their concerns pertaining to utility extension, allow more time to get comments from the school district and ACHD. Holland: Second. Fitzgerald: I have a motion and a second to continue the hearing for Prescott Ridge, H- 2020-0047, until the date of August 20th, 2020. All those in favor say aye. Any opposed? MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT. Fitzgerald: Thanks, Stephanie. We look forward to seeing you on the 20th. Leonard: Okay. Thank you guys. 2. Public Hearing Continued from June 4, 2020 for Teakwood Place Subdivision (H-2020-0006) by Hesscomm Corp., Located at 1835 E. Victory Rd. A. Request: Annexation and Zoning of 7.35 acres of land with an R-8 zoning district. B. Request: A Preliminary Plat consisting of 26 single- family residential lots and 2 common lots. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F95] Page 10 of 67 Fitzgerald: Okay. Moving on to our first application for consideration tonight is a public hearing that was continued from June 4th, Teakwood Place Subdivision, file number H-2020-0006, and let's start with the staff report. Joe. Dodson: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes, as Commissioner Fitzgerald stated, this was originally heard on May 7th and it was continued to the date of June 4th. Prior to that meeting staff did a site visit and it was, then, I -- we decided that it was best to continue the project further to continue working through some of the issues presented at that Commission meeting on May 7th and since then staff has received revised plans and it has -- those plans have corrected some of the issues previously discussed. I will try not to rehash everything, but, generally speaking, the plan did change significantly, so I will probably cover everything all over again. The application before you is for annexation and zoning and preliminary plat. The site consists of 7.35 acres of land. Currently, zoned RUT and is located at 1835 East Victory Road. The request for annexation and zoning is with an R-9 zoning designation and the preliminary plat consists of 22 building lots and four common lots. One of the 22 buildings -- Fitzgerald: Joe, do you have your -- sorry to interrupt you, but do you have the slides up that you can -- so everybody has them in front of them. Dodson: Thank you. Fitzgerald: There we go. Thank you, sir. Dodson: Yes. One of the 22 building lots contains the existing home that is to remain. The future land use designation for the subject site is medium density residential, which allows detached single family homes and requires that growth density resides between three and eight dwelling units per acre. The applicant's revised plat has a gross density of 2.99 dwelling units per acre, which can be rounded up to comply with the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the applicant has reduced the number of lots since the previous Commission hearing from 28 lots to 22 and the proposed project is now proposed as one phase, instead of two. The minimum property size is 4,784 square feet, with an average buildable lot size of 10,318 square feet, which exceeds the 4,000 square foot minimum lot size requirement for the R-8 zoning district. As noted there is a home on the subject site that is intended to remain and reside in one of the proposed building lots. The plan before you is the original plan that showed two different phases and more building lots. This is the new revised preliminary plat. In addition, some of the accessory structures on the property are proposed to remain. Any structures that remain on the property must comply with the dimensional standards of the requested R-8 zoning or they will be removed. Current access to the property is via a driveway connection to East Victory Road and the applicant is requesting that this access remain for the existing home. Keeping this access does not comply with city code or with ACHD policies. However, ACHD has amended their policies and offers their approval of keeping the access on sites and sites the reasoning for this as a low number of vehicle trips that would occur from one home. Staff cannot support this due to code requirements that access be taken from a lesser classified street if it is available. Staff believes that if the existing access is not Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F96] Page 11 of 67 closed at the time of this development, it may never be closed. The applicant -- the applicant should be required to close the access to Victory Road and take access from the proposed new local street within the subdivision East Fathom Street. The applicant is requesting a Council waiver to keep this access. The applicant is also proposing to construct an emergency only access that connects the proposed East Fathom Street to Victory Road in the very northwest corner of the site. Staff is recommending a condition of approval that this emergency access be constructed prior to any issuance of certificate of occupancy. Parking for the development is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-6 for detached single family homes and based on the number of bedrooms per home. The proposed street sections are 33 feet wide, which would also offer on-street parking where no fire hydrants or curb cuts exist for driveways. In addition, the applicant has proposed a larger than normal cul-de-sac at the end -- I should say the south end of the development. This cul-de-sac has a 57 foot radius, which is nine feet wider than the standard requirement -- or standard cul-de-sac of 48 feet. Therefore, allowing on-street parking along the edge of this cul-de-sac as well. The applicant has submitted sample elevations of the single family homes for this project. 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 also depict extra large spaces for RV storage. All single family homes appear to meet design and architectural standards. In the northeast corner of the site, depicted in hatched red along the boundary, the master pathways plan shows a small section of multi-use pathway. The applicant has worked with both Planning and Parks staff to propose a pathway easement in this location, instead of constructing the pathway. The easement as partially located within the irrigation district easement and that portion of the pathway will be obtained by the city. I should say built by the city. The logic behind this is twofold. One, to minimize the impact to the existing homeowner who is to remain, since the pathway would encroach into their back porch if it were entirely on the subject property. And, two, to not construct a pathway that would lead to nowhere for the foreseeable future, since adjacent county property owners have shown little intention on redeveloping in the near future. Staff is supportive of this option to provide an easement that is shared between this property and the irrigation district and to be constructed at a later date. Staff has spoken with the irrigation district and they are also supportive of this easement so long as they have the space for their 18 --their existing 18 foot wide access road. To ensure this small pathway section is built in the future, staff is recommending a DA provision that the multi-use pathway be constructed by this owner if the existing home is redeveloped or subdivided prior to the city constructing the pathway in the easement. Otherwise, the city will build it via having control over the easement. Five foot detached sidewalks are proposed along all internal local streets in accord with the standards in UDC 11-3A-17. A five foot wide detached sidewalk is required to be constructed with the required frontage improvements along Victory Road. This sidewalk should be constructed within the required 25 foot landscape buffer along Victory Road. A 25 foot wide common lot is depicted on the plat, but is proposed with no new improvements. The applicant states that the existing and mature spruce trees along Victory Road have to be removed in order to construct the frontage improvements with a detached sidewalk. Staff finds that the existing trees do offer a quality landscape buffer between Victory and the proposed -- proposed subdivision, but I'm afraid that if the frontage improvements do not occur now they may Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F97 Page 12 of 67 never be installed. The frontage improvements are required by city code and, therefore, the applicant is asking for a Council waiver to require the improvements at a later date when the lot with the existing home is redeveloped or subdivided in the future. A minimum of ten percent qualified open space meeting the standards listed in UDC 11-3G-3B is required. Based on the proposed plat of 7.35 acres, a minimum of .74 acres of common open space should be provided -- of qualified common open space to be specific. According to the applicant's revised open space exhibit, the applicant is proposing approximately 39,888 square feet of open space, .92 acres, which is approximately 12.45 percent, consisting of common lots with open space. The exhibit also labels 32,295 square feet of that 39,000 -- approximately .74 acres as qualifying open space. That's approximately 10.09 percent. Just over the minimum. This is a reduction of approximately 10,000 square feet from the previous plat -- the previous open space exhibit. I apologize. Let me go back to -- from this previous open space exhibit. The open space is primarily proposed as two common open space lots, with one residing in the very southeast corner of the site and one more centralized, but smaller. The common open space lot in the south of the proposed project is also going to be used for storm drainage and meets the minimum 20,000 square feet lot size for that to count as open space by a few feet. The open space is to be available at the time of development, as the project is no longer being phased. All lots appeared to meet -- all common open space lots appear to meet UDC requirements to count towards the qualified open space. The proposed open space meets the minimum UDC requirements by less than 200 square feet. Staff finds that the proposed open space again meets the requirements, but is not premiere. The revised open space exhibit and plat has also presented a couple of issues regarding Lot 19, Block 1, which is the lot containing the temporary turnaround in the center of the development. The revised plat shows some of the nonqualifying -- qualifying open space on this lot, which is the green area around it, which the applicant has deemed this as nonbuildable until the stub street is extended via a plat note and the temporary turnaround is removed. Staff agrees with this designation, but making it nonbuildable and also including any overall open space depicts a potential issue in the future. Will this lot be a future common open space a lot or will it be a future buildable lot? Staff wants to ensure that all of the open space numbers, regardless whether qualifying or nonqualifying -- sorry. And the numbers of the building lots are confirmed prior to this application being developed. In addition, if Lot 19, Block 1, is intended to be a common open space lot in the future, instead of a buildable lot, an additional small pocket of open space is not ideal. If this is the intended purpose of this lot, staff recommends that the applicant revise the plat to have the proposed open space more contiguous to each other. Minimally, the applicant should clarify what the intent of this lot is in the future. With the revised plat and the open space exhibit, the applicant has also not proposed an amenity. The future pathway cannot be counted as an amenity as it is not being provided with this application and development. Staff requested that the landscape plan be revised to show an amenity on one of the common open space lots prior to the Commission hearing, but staff did not receive those updated plans. The city has received a number of written testimony regarding this project dating back to the original public hearing date. Some of them -- we have received I think one or two since the continuance in June as well. I will go over these briefly. Mrs. McLaferty, which is a board member of the Tradewinds Subdivision HOA directly to the west, has concerns Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F98] Page 13 of 67 over additional traffic being the only access for this development is through their subdivision -- cites issues of the emergency response times and concerns over the drainage pond and it's correct engineering and in addition height of homes abutting the east side of Tradewinds and the west side of this development. Trisha Garcia-Brown, also a Tradewinds Subdivision resident, concerns over the single access into Teakwood through their subdivision. Mrs. Mary DeChambeau, which is a neighbor to the east, concerns over construction vehicle traffic not utilizing their private road for access -- her private road for access and drainage concerns of Eight Mile Lateral -- or the Eight Mile Canal -- Creek -- whatever word you would like to use there. Mr. Sandy Blaser, Tradewinds President, has concerns over the single access into Teakwood and concerns over building height for those homes directly abutting Tradewinds as well. Mr. Mike McClure, Tuscany Subdivision, which is to the south, concerns over pathway connections from his subdivision into this one. His specific requests were that there would be a connection. Unfortunately, there are not any common open space lots adjacent to this, so there -- there really is no way to do that. And, then, again, Mrs. McLaferty responded a little later and had the same concerns. Hopefully, Commissioners were able to review those pictures of the pond in Tradewinds. My understanding is that there is no pond proposed here, but they are going to be using the -- again, the open space lot in the south of the development as their storm drainage lot. Despite these issues and the plat being of a minimum standard, staff does recommend approval. Staff notes that the Commission should determine if this is an appropriate time for this annexation and -- and appropriateness of its quality. Staff will stand for questions. Thank you. Fitzgerald: Thanks, Joe. Are there questions for staff? Commissioner Holland. Holland: Mr. Chair. Just to clarify, Joe, the -- the open space lot that's on the right side of our picture off of the cul-de-sac is the one that they are looking for a drainage pond? Dodson: Commissioner Holland, that is correct. At least -- well, let's clarify -- Holland: And I thought I remember seeing something, but did -- did you have discussions with the applicant about ways to reconfigure the open space, so it could be all a little bit more central and bigger, instead of having the two smaller chunks. Did they have any comments back on that? Dodson: Commissioner Holland, Members of the Commission, I have not received any comments back about my staff report. No, ma'am. That is something that has been discussed more than a few times along different lines and for different reasons, but this is what they have revised and proposed. Holland: Okay. Thank you, Joe. Dodson: You're welcome. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F99 Page 14 of 67 Fitzgerald: Thank you, Commissioner Holland. Any additional questions for staff? Not hearing any at this time, would the applicant like to come forward and do a presentation on the application? Lardie: Good evening, Mr. Chairman, Commissioners. Dan Lardie, Leavitt &Associates. 1324 1st Street South, Nampa. 83651. So, first of all, let me -- let me say thank you to Joe and to staff for-- for helping out with this. We -- we have been working hard at trying to make things more palatable for everyone involved. Joe, did -- did actually meet us on site and that was -- that was very nice to meet him. I actually put a name to the face, which was nice. For that -- do I need to access my PowerPoint from here or is it on your guys -- Weatherly: Mr. Lardie, you have the ability to share your screen, so you can pull it up on your computer. Lardie: Okay. Okay. So, if I just pull it up, then, I can share my screen? Weatherly: Yes. And you will click the green button at the bottom of the Zoom that says share screen and, then, choose the screen shot that you want to share and that should be your presentation. Lardie: Okay. Can you guys see it? Oh, share screen. Fitzgerald: It shares what picture you -- or the actual screen you want to show. Lardie: Do we see the annexation and rezone for proposed Teakwood Subdivision? Blue screen? Fitzgerald: Not yet. Lardie: Not yet. Okay. Let's see here. Apologize. Weatherly: Mr. Lardie, did you press the green share screen button at the bottom of the Zoom window? Lardie: No, I have not. Let's see. Weatherly: If you hover over the bottom of the Zoom window there should be a green share screen icon right in the middle. There you go. Correct. Lardie: Are we there? Weatherly: Yes. Lardie: Sorry about that. So, I won't restate it, but I will try and just hit a few of the highlights. So, we reduced the density -- okay. So, the density was reduced and so now Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. Flool Page 15 of 67 we are down at 4.23 dwelling units per acre, if -- it meets the future land use representation of medium density R-8. So, it's located on the south -- on the southeast corner. Here is the outlined property. You have seen that in the staff report. So, in this -- in this slide we see -- oops. Too far. Sorry. So, here we see the fact that there are no sidewalks adjacent to the -- adjacent to the site. So, the property due west doesn't -- is actually -- I believe it's an enclave. There are no sidewalks in front of it. And there -- there is no sidewalk in front of this portion of Sagewood -- or Sageland. It does have a detached pathway and it meanders back and forth and actually feeds everybody back into their subdivision and, then, to the east we have -- we have irrigation property, which owns this -- this access to their -- to their path or to their -- so, they can service the -- the canal and, then, there is no -- there is no other pathway or sidewalk to our east. There is a sidewalk across the street on the north side of Victory. With -- with this -- and that's one of the reasons why we are asking for is not to -- to build the detached sidewalk along Victory, which would just create the fact that people would go out there and attempt to cross the -- cross the road here and possibly creating a public nuisance or a public safety hazard, which is -- which is problematic. The Richardsons, who live in -- who live in the existing home, they have been there since the '90s and they watched the ground develop and they are just trying to exercise their private property right in order to get to where they need to be for -- to develop their ground and -- utilize their home -- stay in their home without being uprooted and, then, still not have to care for the 7.35 acres that they own. They -- they have gotten used to the traffic out on -- out on Victory Road. They are used to going out there. They have watched it develop around and they have dealt with it. So, the traffic isn't a problem for the homeowner, which is the reason why we are asking for the existing driveway access to remain. They also still have some large vehicles, including a gooseneck trailer that they still like to be able to access off of Victory in order to get into their -- into their site, which they don't have quite the same access as coming in off of East Fathom. The city -- let's see. Apologize. So, currently Victory Road is actually -- is actually at its full width across our frontage. It's built out to its full width as far as three lanes and it does have existing curb, gutter. It's only missing the detached sidewalk. There are -- there are some mature trees in this location, which I will show you later, and, then, there are some large irrigation boxes that run along Victory Road, which are problematic to -- to be relocated. They can be, but that's the only -- that's the reason why we are not asking -- or why we are requesting not to build a detached sidewalk. One, it's a sidewalk to nowhere and, two, there are a lot of obstructions that could possibly wait to -- to be developed when the area around -- and it's more conducive to develop those particular items. So, the access and the future sidewalk should be addressed in a development agreement and noted on the plat, which my client is willing to do, that it could be done -- those things could be provided for at a later date when the Richardsons leave their home or that Lot 2, Block 2, develops. So, this is -- this slide is the development as a whole. You have seen this one. The eastern stub is in the common lot. It's intended to be a common lot in the future. Even when this cul-de-sac decides to -- or can be abandoned, it will remain as open space, which will provide -- which could provide a segue into open space into the future development of this property when it's -- when it gets -- when it gets abandoned. So, we moved the large open space to the cul- de-sac to allow for safe play and -- and additional parking around the cul-de-sac, which was achieved by a larger cul-de-sac. This area can be accessed through the internal Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. Foll Page 16 of 67 sidewalks of the -- of the project, which are a requirement and can get you there safely. The green space -- let's see. The open space on Lot 7 provides a respite -- a buffer to the homeowners, a respite stop area that might be more serene for someone to use versus the large play area in the back, which may have a large gathering or such. The green space around the curve, which helps the buffer, Lot 2, Block 2, from the subdivision and allows -- or prevents double fronted access, if they--which -- being that we are asking for the existing access out to Victory to remain, we don't want them to take access off of Fathom until this lot redevelops. So, the next slide is the open space summary. You have seen this. It's -- it's the same thing that -- that Joe has shown and a picnic table was proposed meeting UDC requirements, both in -- in the large open space and in the small pocket space, Lot 7, and at the end of the cul-de-sac. This is a blow up area of the cul- de-sac. So, last time I was before you Commissioner Holland had stated that she would like to see some way to handle some parking, because this is an issue that the city faces constantly is parking jammed up in a cul-de-sac. Originally we had tried park -- putting a parking island in the middle and we submitted that to the Fire Department and the Fire Department came back and said, no, they wouldn't allow anything in the middle. They suggested a larger -- a larger cul-de-sac to provide access -- or parking around the side -- or along the outside and, then, still providing their safe access and turn around in the middle. So, here -- this is a photograph of Victory Road and it -- and this is looking east towards our site. Those large evergreens are on our site that you see off to the -- to the left -- or to the right. Excuse me. There is a large irrigation structure there that I had mentioned earlier, which is one of the drawbacks of -- or not drawbacks, but one of the deterrents for providing that detached sidewalk. More photographs of the -- the existing mature trees. Again this is the existing mature trees looking -- looking westward. These power poles also exist in the -- in the -- within that same area where we are trying to put that sidewalk and this is our property -- the subject property and, then, the slope down from the existing Victory Road. It -- it comes right off the curb, it's a foot flat, and, then, it starts dropping into our site and there is a large irrigation structure here, which is another deterrent for putting that -- or installing that existing sidewalk -- or not existing sidewalk -- the proposed detached sidewalk. Pardon me. I won't bore you with the same thing. And, then, this is the sidewalk across the road. This is on the north side of Victory and this actually attaches to the city's multi-use pathway to the east along the Eight Mile Lateral, which to our thought on our side doesn't exist and probably won't exist for quite some time due to the neighboring develops -- or our neighbors -- neighboring -- neighboring landowners. So, some modifications to the staff report or at least trying to make -- make -- if we apply for a waiver on those I don't want to be held up by some of the staff report modifications -- portions 8-A-1-F, all -- all dealing with the access to Victory and the -- the publication -- or, excuse me, the construction of the detached sidewalk and I believe that's 8-A-1-F and, then, 8-2 -- 8-A-2-B and that has to do with access to Victory. Victory Road. We would like -- we would like that to say that it's subject to a development agreement and that Lot 2, Block 2, is allowed access and 8-3-F. That includes -- that -- that is concerning the frontage improvements along Victory Road also being made subject to a development agreement. With that I will stand for any questions. Thank you. Fitzgerald: Thank you. One quick question for you. So, the amenity -- just to be clear -- is the two picnic tables; is that correct? Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F 102 Page 17 of 67 Lardie: Yes. Meeting UDC's requirements. I believe there is a shelter structure or some shade structure -- whether that be from trees or an actual structure will be proposed on those. Fitzgerald: Okay. And, then, the second question is how much of that chunk in the back of the south side open space are you using for drainage? Because I -- being that the water table is as high as it -- it seems to be out there, I -- I mean you and I both know that we have seen the open spaces turn into marshes real fast, so what are -- I mean I -- usable open space for the neighborhood versus a -- you know, a swale, give me your thoughts there. Lardie: We have not done a --we have not done a preliminary calc on that. I was hoping to go underground and use a side -- a side sand filter. So, we infiltrate into one side -- or we go into one side, be cleaned, and, then, transfer over the other side and percolate in, which is usable for shallow groundwater. You have something like that up on the storage units on McMillan and -- I can't think of the side street. I believe it's near Goddard Creek. Something similar to that situation -- or to that system to function here, which should allow most of that space to be usable above surface and below surface for drainage. We are not making a marsh out of it. Fitzgerald: Additional questions for the applicant? Anyone? Thoughts? I will ask one more while you guys are discussing -- thinking about it. Dan, what about that the -- the -- I guess it's the cul-de-sac that the turnaround for the firetruck -- how do you calculate in that -- that common space or the open space behind that? Is that part of your calculation? Is it not? Just to clarify that. Lardie: Mr. Commissioner, it is in our open space. It is not qualified in our open -- it's not qualified open space. Fitzgerald: And, then, in regards to taking access off, is there a real reason -- I understand the -- the ease of use and with their trailer, but I -- kind of when you develop you develop; right? So, if -- I understand that ACHD was giving a waiver here, but it seems that it's really easy to access that back road from their property. Give me the -- the real reason besides the trailer to close that access off. Lardie: Mr. Commissioner -- or excuse me. Mr. Chair, the -- on the site plan, if we can -- if we can go back to the site plan real quick. Let's see. So, in order to -- if we were to get access off of -- off of Victory to get the gooseneck -- and they actually take -- they actually take access off of here. They have an agreement with the irrigation district to provide this access and they utilize this access to get back and around into their -- into their larger area where they bring the trailer in -- again, it's just -- they are very used to this access and they didn't want to have to take access through and I know the neighbors are already complaining about 22 -- or 21 homes. If they start bringing their gooseneck through here --well, of course -- I don't believe that they can get the gooseneck in through -- off of Fathom and around to their shop back here. At one point in time we had talked about putting an easement here and that just wasn't working for them, because they Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F 103 Page 18 of 67 would have to drag that all the way through. It was easier for them to keep their access off of Victory and that's really the only reason. The neighboring -- property -- and part of the problem with -- with some of the thoughts or suggestions with the property to the -- to the west of this was allowed to keep their access off of Victory and I know--we mentioned this to Joe and Joe -- Joe was very right. He said, you know, two wrongs don't make a right and so -- and we agree. But the Richardsons are very used to this access and they -- they needed to -- to actually access this building in the rear. Fitzgerald: Any additional questions for the applicant? Commissioner Cassinelli or Commissioner Grove? Grove: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Go right ahead, sir. Grove: I have a question for you regarding the -- the future plans for this site and how it relates to it being laid out now in terms of when the owner of the residence decides to have their current house developed, how does that impact this current layout in terms of making it doable by extending Fathom in and -- it -- I'm just having a hard time seeing how that -- it looks like we might have future problems is what I'm trying to get at I guess. So, what's the plan? Lardie: Mr. Chair, Commissioner Grove, so future development of this lot -- I would have to leave it to the future development, but I believe that you could pull a common drive off of Fathom and supply -- I believe six -- six lots back that way and still provide a -- and, then, do away with the access off of Victory. Fitzgerald: So, do you have a follow up? Grove: Not necessarily. Just kind of thinking out loud. I don't -- I think the common drive is maxed out at four. Is that -- that might be a question for staff, but -- that's a future question. But I'm just having a hard time with this layout knowing that something else will have to happen at some point. Dodson: Commissioner Grove. Or Mr. Chair? This is staff. Fitzgerald: Go right ahead, Joe. Dodson: The max in our code is actually six off of a common drive. How a common drive would work here staff does question exactly where they would pull that off of, because it couldn't be off of that emergency access, unless there is an easement across it and so I wanted to clarify that. Fitzgerald: Commissioner Grove, did that help? Grove: Yeah. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F 104 Page 19 of 67 Fitzgerald: Any additional questions for the applicant at this time? Cassinelli: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Cassinelli. Cassinelli: Dan, what did the Fire Department -- I have got several concerns with this and one of-- one of which is the -- the -- what came up before, the parking on the cul-de- sac. The Fire Department -- you said the Fire Department said you couldn't put a parking island in there. What was their-- what was their reasoning on that? Did they want it even larger to be able to do that or what? Lardie: Mr. Chairman, Commissioner Cassinelli, when I spoke with the assistant chief, the fire chief, he said that he wouldn't allow anything in the middle of that cul-de-sac, no matter its size, and I stated the fact that there are some of these that already exist. We actually had elongated the cul-de-sac and widened it and provided that parking in the middle and I sent that over to the Fire Department and he just absolutely said no. Cassinelli: He didn't give you anything if it was another ten feet wider he would allow it, he just -- it was a flat out denial. Lardie: If it-- it was a flat out denial and his suggestion was to make the cul-de-sac larger, the 57 foot, and that way he could have his turnaround, his safe turning distance inside of that. Cassinelli: Okay. Thank you. Fitzgerald: Commissioner Cassinelli, did you have any additional -- did you have additional questions? Cassinelli: Not right now. Fitzgerald: Okay. Dodson: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Seal? Oh, Joe. Go right ahead. Dodson: No. The other guy in here. The -- from my understanding Mr. Bongiorno had said that it doesn't meet fire code. He did not state what fire code that is, but he said it does not meet fire code to have parking in the center of the cul-de-sac. Fitzgerald: Okay. Thank you for that. And if there are no additional questions at this time, Mr. Lardie, we will get back to you and let you close after we take public testimony. Does that work, sir? Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F 105 Page 20 of 67 Lardie: Mr. Chairman, thank you. Fitzgerald: Thank you, sir. Madam Clerk, do we have folks who would like to testify -- that signed up to testify? Weatherly: Mr. Chair, we have several people signed up, two of which have exhibited a wish to testify. The first is Pat Thacker joining us via Zoom. Pat, you should have the ability to unmute yourself. Thacker: Okay. Did that do it? Fitzgerald: Yes, Mr. Thacker. Welcome to the Commission. Please state your name and your address for the record and the floor is yours, sir. Thacker: Pat Thacker. 1033 West Newfield Drive, Eagle, Idaho. I represent the landowners. We are very in favor of the plat as proposed. We have worked for about 15 months now with the developer. Very hard. Joe was gracious enough to meet us on site to -- a picture's worth a thousand words and when you meet on site you kind of get a -- a reality check on how these things need to work. But we are very much in favor of the way it's proposed. I would like to address a couple of issues. One would be the sidewalk on Victory Road. In our conversations with ACHD they are going to do some future developments to the intersection of Locust Grove and Victory Road and they are -- they are -- they are very fine with us keeping our driveway, the entrance onto Victory Road, and when they finish the intersection of Locust Grove and Victory, at that time they are proposing that they will complete the sidewalks and at that -- and they have -- when they did the bridge a few years ago they did a small taking of property for a better easement in front of the Richardson's property and so I think it would be logical, plus much safer for the public, if ACHD continued those sidewalks at that time. At this time if you go there and stand on it, traffic gets rolling pretty fast by the time it gets in front of this property here and the bridge and it would really be a dangerous spot if we had children or cyclists and stuff trying to cross the road there, as opposed to the crosswalks that are over at Victory and Locust Grove right now. The buffer in front of there is a virtual forest of blue spruce, et cetera. So, it's really a nice buffer for the subdivision. Another issue I bring up is that this does create a second emergency access. The one that's proposed for Teakwood also gives a second one for Tradewinds. So, that doubles the amount of emergency access for Tradewinds, which I think is a great benefit to the public. And another thing is -- as far as them keeping their access, they do still have a couple of old horses that they would like to keep and part of the property that is going to be abutting the subdivision is where their small pasture will be, so they can finish out keeping those horses, which have been part of their family for decades. And, then, they do have an agreement with the irrigation district and that's where they come in with their trucks and trailers and they use that shop out back. So, taking their access off of Fathom would be difficult. If you haul trailers very much you would see it would be pretty hard and it would take away any opportunity for them to continue to use their shop and their pastures. So, those would really be difficult for them. And, then, the open space -- they have given up about 25 percent of what they had wanted to keep in order to help the developer meet Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F 106 Page 21 of 67 the open space requirements and where those open spaces are I think are already quite nice for people in both subdivisions to use and it creates more walking space and, then, on the back of that pasture, since I'm familiar with the land -- I have known the owners for about 30 years. On the open space to the south there is already -- on the very southern edge I believe that's where some of the irrigation currently travels through, there is a very low spot at the very very south edge and so I think that -- the proposed drainage that Mr. Lardie was proposing I think would work quite well. I think the majority of that would be very usable open space. Is there any questions? Fitzgerald: So, I do have one question. So, you just said something that caught my attention. So, you said they are currently using access that the ditch rider has, not their own access, to get that trailer out. So, they don't need their main access to get their trailer out if they -- the shop's in the back if they are already using the ditch rider road. What's the reason to have the additional road access if you have that right there? Thacker: Well, you -- you couldn't get to their house from that backside. They -- that driveway goes right into their house and into their shop out front and so they wouldn't have any way to get in there, because that all -- Fitzgerald: I understand that piece, but the argument is that you can't get the gooseneck trailer out through the neighborhood and if they are using the ditch rider's road, then, that in my mind negates that argument, because if they are accessing the shop through that road off to the north -- or I'm sorry -- off to the east, they are not accessing the -- they are accessing their house through the access off of Victory, but not to their shop; correct? Thacker: That's correct. Fitzgerald: Okay. I just want to make sure I'm clear. Thacker: Yeah. But I don't understand how that negates -- Fitzgerald: The access to -- I mean if they are --they can take that road right onto Fathom. Thacker: Take which road right onto Fathom? Fitzgerald: Their -- their -- their driveway. Instead of accessing Victory they can spin a road right onto Fathom and access their house. Thacker: That would go right through their shop. It would go right through their pump house. They wouldn't be able to get to their house that way. Fitzgerald: Okay. I appreciate that. Thacker: They have got a garage and a -- and a pump house and what have you back there. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F 107 Page 22 of 67 Fitzgerald: Okay. Thacker: Then the shop's on the other end. So, the way the property is laid out they -- they wouldn't be able to do that. Fitzgerald: Okay. And the layout -- the layout that's in front of us right now there looks to be quite a bit of room around that house. I just -- just walking through the different components of this thing -- because we have seen the thing -- I think this is the third time and I -- I'm having concerns, like where we -- we go to develop, we kind of got to either jump in or not and so I understand the need to keep the house and they want to keep the house and so I'm just having some challenges finding the balance, if you will, so -- but I will let my -- I will pop out of the mix and let my other Commissioners comment or ask questions if they have them. Thacker: All right. Fitzgerald: Are there additional questions for Mr. Thacker? Okay. Sir, thank you very much for your time. Thanks for being here tonight. Thacker: Thank you very much. Fitzgerald: Madam Clerk, who do we have next? Weatherly: Thank you, Mr. Chair. That would be Sandy Blaser joining us in person. Madam -- Mr. Blaser, I think the clerk is waiting for you in the other room, so -- hopefully you will be joining us in a second. Blaser: This is Sandy Blaser. My residence is 3370 South Como Avenue in Meridian. We are on the --just on the -- we are the houses abutting the development to the east. I guess I can't get my head around the way ACHD interlocks different subdivisions. I mean I'm looking at this property and I'm looking at it from the standpoint that each subdivision should be self -- if -- I mean it should be -- should have its own access and not depend on another subdivision, because we have got 40 -- 41 homes there that are going to be impacted by another 22 plus homes and if that other lot is developed maybe five or six more and it's going to substantially change the -- the traffic and in our opinion, most of the homeowners, the quality of life there. Also as I'm sure you are aware, Locust Grove is a north-south street and I think the load on -- the traffic load on Locust Grove right now exceeds the east-west traffic load on -- on Victory and I just -- looking at this property I just can't see why we can't accommodate this road to go through directly to Victory. I know ACHD is saying Victory is a major arterial. Well, I think Locust Grove is also a major arterial and the other -- the other situation is emergency services having to go -- have to go to Victory, then, having to make a -- go south on Locust Grove and, then, to go east into our entrance on Coastline and, then, we go through over to Fathom and, then, back to that -- to the development, it's just going to take more time for emergency services to get to a situation. So, I just think as one of the homeowners it's just a bad -- a bad plan and most of the homeowners, again, are -- are against the traffic load being increased at Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F 108 Page 23 of 67 Tradewinds. And the other concern I have, which I have already stated before, is that although we can't force the developer to do this, but to try to balance the homes that are going to be constructed right adjacent to our homes on the west that basically we don't have higher elevation homes facing lower elevation homes on Como. If they can mix that properly so it -- it looks sort of continuous as far as the heights of the various structures that would be appreciated. And that's -- that's really all I have and I thank you for considering my testimony. Fitzgerald: Any questions for Mr. Blaser? Thank you so much, sir. Blaser: Thank you. Fitzgerald: Madam Clerk, do we have additional testimony? Weatherly: Mr. Chair, that's all who signed up. Fitzgerald: Okay. Is there anyone who would like to testify on this application that is here virtually or in the audience? Please raise your hand either via Zoom or in person and Commissioner Seal and the clerk will point you out and we can get you squared away. So, not seeing anyone raise their hand on the attendees -- okay. Mr. Lardie, would you like to come back up and join us, sir? Or join us virtually I guess it would be. Lardie: Mr. Chair, I'm here. Fitzgerald: Would you like to close, sir? Any additional comments and I will open it for questions. Lardie: Additional comments. Mr. Blaser's -- Mr. Blaser's concerns about traffic -- I understand his concerns. I'm not sure what to tell him about traffic concerns and ACHD is -- is the controlling factor on -- ACHD and the city control how we access our property. So, I don't have anything else more to say to him about it -- at least traffic. I can't help that. The home sites, you know, we have -- we have proposed homes, we have provided elevations on those, and they are mostly single stories, with maybe a buffer -- or a bonus room above, which will be like one and a half stories, but they all meet -- they will all meet the zoning ordinance as far as height. With that I can stand for questions, Mr. Chair. Fitzgerald: Dan, would you be willing to match their -- their lot to lot for -- you know, one story to one story? Lardie: Mr. Chair, I don't know that I can commit to that. You know, it -- it's zoned a certain way and the zoning has their own height restrictions and I'm willing to comply with those or state that we will comply with those. Fitzgerald: Okay. Appreciate that. Additional questions for the applicant? Hearing none -- none at this time. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. Flog] Page 24 of 67 Holland: Mr. Chair? I do have a question. Fitzgerald: Commissioner Holland, go ahead. Holland: So, I know -- I know we have already talked about this a little bit, but one of my biggest pet peeves in looking at this is, again, the open space -- having the piece on the south be kind of a drainage field slash open space, but just the ability to have usable open space for those in there. Was there any other configuration we could look at on how to combine those two sizes of open space to make it more usable for--for the neighborhood and make kind of a bigger green spot? I still keep going back to that and I just wanted to get your thoughts on it. Lardie: Mr. Chairman, Commissioner Holland, there is a chance that we could possibly swap some for some. There is a chance that we could look at that and try and maybe utilize a little bit of space in Lot 18 and lot-- maybe Lot 15, that way it's at least contiguous across. So -- let me see if I can grab my -- can you guys see my pointer? Probably not, so -- Holland: I don't think we can. Lardie: Okay. So, Lot 19 there is -- oh. Holland: Now we can. Yeah. We are with you. Lardie: Okay. So -- and this is kind of what Joe had suggested was Lot -- Lot 19 and maybe creating a pathway through on Lot 19 and maybe squaring this lot and, then, trading Lot 7 for Lot 15 and, then, this becomes open -- Lot 19 becomes open space, connected to Lot 15, and, then, that way at least provides a pathway from future when -- when the roundabout -- or, excuse me, the turnaround gets -- gets abandoned or even -- even still it provides a pathway to --from one road to the other, aside from the sidewalk. But, then, Lot 7 wouldn't become a buildable lot. Holland: Okay. And, then, one follow-up question. I -- I apologize if I missed this. Did you already talk about an amenity -- a site amenity that you could add into the open space? Lardie: Mr. Chair, Commissioner Holland, so if we were to reconfigure this open space we would provide a pathway from one road to the other, that would --that would count as an amenity, but, then, we would also -- what we are currently proposing is a picnic table on both open space areas, along -- meeting the UDC code, which -- if that means it needs a shelter or some additional trees for shade, we would do that. Holland: Thank you. Appreciate it. Fitzgerald: Additional questions for the applicant? Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. Fol Page 25 of 67 Cassinelli: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Cassinelli. Cassinelli: Dan, did you guys ever provide a -- some concepts for -- for the additional development of the existing home there and what that might look like? Lardie: Mr. Chair, Commissioner Cassinelli, we did at one point in time have that lotted out for a future phase and everyone was against the phase development, so we took it off. Cassinelli: Not phase, but just future -- you know, once that house is sold it becomes part of this -- you mentioned I think four or five lots -- Lardie: That would be phased development in my -- in my opinion and we did show that as lotted as -- as -- as a future phase, which would be when that lot became available and it was -- it was frowned upon from both staff and from the Commission. Well, I don't know about the Commission. I won't put words in your mouth. But it was frowned upon from staff. Cassinelli: Joe, can you speak to that? Dodson: Commissioner Cassinelli, Mr. Chair, yes. That is correct. Originally they did show some phasing. This one -- here you go. This is what they did have. Staff was not supportive of phasing it, mostly because of the request to keep the access to Victory and not do any frontage improvements. We were showing a concept plan of how this large lot with the existing home could redevelop is perfectly fine. They -- I'm sure Dan can make that exhibit relatively with ease with his expertise. But in general phasing the project was not something I was in support of, because I wanted to ensure that the -- as much of the site got developed now rather than later, because there is no guarantee we will get that existing home. Part of that phase two was, again, keeping that access to Victory. We wanted to make sure that we had that now closed. Fitzgerald: Questions? Cassinelli: Okay. Fitzgerald: Commissioner Cassinelli, do you have follow up? Cassinelli: For -- for Joe when we are done with the applicant. Fitzgerald: Okay. Perfect. Additional questions for the applicant? With that can I get a motion to close the public hearing? Seal: Mr. Chair? Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. Fill] Page 26 of 67 Fitzgerald: Commissioner Seal. Seal: I move that we close the public hearing for Teakwood Place Subdivision, File No. H-2020-0006. McCarvel: Second. Weatherly: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: I have a motion -- oh. Yes, ma'am. Weatherly: I apologize. We have a newcomer in the audience online that has their hand raised. I don't know how you want to handle that. Fitzgerald: Let's bring them on and, then, we will let Mr. Lardie respond if he needs to. Weatherly: Tony, you should have the ability to unmute yourself. Johnson: Madam Clerk, Tony can verify, but I believe he is speaking on another application this evening. Fitzgerald: Oh. Okay. Perfect. So, I have a -- I have a motion. We want to restate that motion, please, motion maker. Seal: Move to close the public hearing for Teakwood Place Subdivision, File No. H-2020- 0006. McCarvel: Second. Fitzgerald: I have a motion and a second to close the public hearing on H-2020-0006, Teakwood Subdivision. All those in favor say aye. Any opposed? MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT. Fitzgerald: Okay. The application is properly before you all. Anybody want to kick it off? Seal: Mr. Chair? Cassinelli: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Cassinelli. Cassinelli: I had a couple of questions for Joe. First of all, access from the -- I can't see the name of the street that goes -- the stub street to the east, but assuming that property develops to the east and that's the -- that's the big if is -- I mean that could be beyond our lifetimes. I mean it -- or it could be in five years. I guess it's Richardson Street. Who Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F 112 Page 27 of 67 would be responsible -- would it be the -- because I think the -- the property adjacent has the lateral running through it, so it would be that-- it would be their responsibility to bridge that, because -- and would that be a requirement to eventually have access -- cross- access go out Richardson and, then, assuming to a mid mile connector or something up to Victory? Is that going to make that assumption? Dodson: Mr. Chair, Commissioner Cassinelli, yes, that is correct. It would be up to the HOA at the time after this is developed to remove that temporary turnaround off of Lot 19 and, then, the subdivision, if there were one -- the property to the east would, then, redevelop and likely construct their portion of the pathway along the lateral, as well as extend that street within their subdivision and continue that on through the site and stub it to Mrs. DeChambeau's property, which is further to the east on the other side of the lateral. Cassinelli: Would that be a requirement of any future development directly to the east that -- that Richardson be extended all the way, so that there would be full cross-access in a -- and, basically, access to Victory out that direction or would we find ourselves with that being -- somehow being closed off forever? Dodson: Commissioner Cassinelli, the short answer is, yes, that is a standard requirement that we want a local street plan infrastructure layout, for lack of a better term, to connect and, then, eventually get to a mid mile mark. However, the site directly abutting this to the east is landlocked somewhat by the lateral, so their only access is over the lateral. If that property were to redevelop it would be -- it would, then, be stubbed to the property to its east and north, which is Mrs. DeChambeau's, which is a larger property. But until such time that that property develops there would not be an access out to Victory. Holland: Commissioner Cassinelli -- Fitzgerald: Follow up -- oh, go ahead, Commissioner Holland. Holland: I was just going to make a comment. I believe we heard from that property owner directly to the east last time we heard this application. I think Commissioner Cassinelli was absent, but they had indicated that they didn't have a desire to redevelop at anytime in the near future and they planned to stay where they were. So, it's unlikely we would see something come through in the near future at least. Cassinelli: I -- I remember this, but I don't remember the -- I don't remember that -- that neighbor's testimony on that and that's certainly a concern to me that that could be -- Richardson could -- could not have cross-access for what could be a very long time. Fitzgerald: Additional comments? Commissioner Holland, did you have anything additional while you are off mute? Holland: Sure. I think -- I could go next. You know, the -- the open space I agree with staff that it's -- it's okay, it meets the minimum standards, but it's not premier and I think Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F 113 Page 28 of 67 we try really hard to make sure that we prioritize open space in all of the subdivisions that come through and if we are not doing a good job of being premier, I'm wondering if there is still something that they could do to make it a little bit better before it goes to Council and I was open to the applicant's idea of reconfiguring the green space to be kind of between that cul-de-sac and that -- the other stub road and be a little bit more central and a little bit more usable. Having a pathway to me doesn't seem like enough of an amenity, because it's such a short distance through there. I think I would at least want to see a picnic table and shade structure there at a minimum, in addition to their pathway. I struggle with the roadway improvements on Victory. I understand what the applicant is saying on why that's difficult until that property redeveloped, but at the same time we don't get sidewalks on major roads until things like this come through. So, if we were to allow them to wait to do that I would want to see some sort of condition that said they could wait until redevelopment or until one of the neighboring properties to the east or west of them redeveloped at some point in the future and put in sidewalks and maybe have that be part of a development agreement and I'm not sure if that's even possible, but that's one thought I had. Let's see what else I have. Fitzgerald: The only comment to that, Commissioner Holland, is if that's the case, then, I would probably look for a bond for it, because if -- if they are going to have -- like that's my concern is we never get another shot at the deal. Holland: Right. I agree. I think it would be reasonable to ask them to have it in the development agreement and bond for that future improvements, so that they could move forward on it when the neighboring property comes in and does sidewalks on there. The third thing I wanted to say is I still would prefer to also see access off of Victory removed and have them access the neighborhood. It's a little cleaner, because there is not a lot of opportunity to redo that again in the future either. Those are my three comments right now. Dodson: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Go right ahead. Dodson: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Commissioner Holland, just wanted to clarify that the pathway -- they are not proposing a pathway with this. It's just an easement. So, that is not an amenity and I believe Mr. Lardie said that their amenities that they are proposing are a couple picnic tables. I did not see that on any of the landscape plans, so that's -- I appreciate him presenting that tonight though. Holland: Yeah. And, Joe, just to clarify, when he was talking about reconfiguring the open space and moving it a little more central, I asked what amenity could be in there and he said if they put it more central they would have a pathway that would connect the two areas, the cul-de-sac basically to that stub street and that could be counted as an amenity and I would agree with you that that doesn't seem like enough of an amenity to me. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F 114 Page 29 of 67 Dodson: Understood. Thank you. Holland: Unless I misunderstood what he said. Seal: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Other comments? Yeah, go ahead, Commissioner Seal. Seal: I really struggle with this one. So, I understand what the occupants are trying to do. I guess the problem that I have with it is they are -- they want to keep everything -- they are not willing to -- to -- you know, they -- they don't want to do anything that is, essentially, required by code, but at the same time they want, you know, the Commission or the -- you know, the planning bodies to -- you know, to kind of work around all of that. So, I mean to me this -- you know, you use the term it's -- they are trying to be a little bit pregnant here. So, I just don't -- I don't understand, you know, the layout as it exists. I mean the answer to this is to develop all of it, so -- in my mind. You know, I sympathize for the -- for the couple that are trying to stay there, but, you know, at this point the -- the open space is -- you know, again, it's just big grassy areas and a water catch. I mean in order to make the emergency access count as open space they added, you know, shrubbery and things like that. So, that's another expense of the subdivision that's going to have to deal with -- you know, it doesn't help them, it doesn't beautify their space, but, you know, it counts as open space. So, you know, that's another expense that they are going to have to deal with. You know, I mean basically I agree with everything that the staff report says and has to offer, with the exception that I -- I wouldn't approve this. I just don't think it fits and I think that it's -- you know, it needs to all develop or not develop at all. Grove: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Grove. Grove: I kind of echo some of that. I have -- I don't know that I have seen this before, so it's new to me -- or at least if it was not new to me it feels new to me, but I'm just struggling with it. It feels forced and it feels like we are going to have problems down the road with it developing after the fact. I don't like the access onto Victory. I think if we do move forward that that driveway does need to go in, especially after, you know, hearing the back and forth that you had, Mr. Chair, with Mr. Thacker on the -- the trailer situation and whatnot. It also feels like that we are just hitting the bare minimums on absolutely everything for this project and it doesn't feel -- you know, if we don't add in certain pieces like the sidewalks or removing access, it feels like we are not extending the urban and suburban fabric of our community and we are just kind of popping in houses without strategy almost and I don't -- I don't know. I have a really hard time with this one. I don't quite see it yet. Fitzgerald: Thank you, Commissioner Grove. Commissioner McCarvel. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F 115 Page 30 of 67 McCarvel: Yeah. I have got notes written all over here. But pretty much echo what's been going on and I know it is -- the subdivision will access the subdivision to the west, there is just -- there is no doubt about it and I see in the future where it won't have any access to Victory, that it will have to depend on, obviously, the sub -- whatever develops in the future to the east and I have got comments written here -- you know, they want min -- they want to just barely meet minimum code on everything, but, then, they want -- they are going to turn around and when -- when and if that other piece of land where the original house sits gets developed, then, they want to use the maximum of put six lots on a common driveway. I mean it just -- I agree, it is just either all -- it's just that piece of land that either just all needs to get developed or not, because it is just in between other things and, I agree, it makes -- I don't like having -- leaving that access off of Victory. I mean I can kind of see where it makes sense to leave some of that frontage improvement until either the time that Locust Grove and Victory gets improved or as the neighbors develop, because I know that -- that irrigation situation out there and just the way that land sits is probably difficult to even envision having a sidewalk on it, but -- but, yeah, the money would have to -- I just -- I think it's just not the right time. I mean you can't have your cake and eat it, too. That's kind of where I'm at with it. Because of the way it's been chopped up and the open space here and there, I just think it could be -- it-- it's in between stuff anyway and it's going to be hard to connect with everything, but trying to keep the original house and all that property there is making the design that much harder and that much more chopped up. I don't -- Fitzgerald: I'm in agreement with what you just outlined. I think -- we always -- we try to do the best we can. I think my -- there are two big concerns I have. One is that big open space is going to be used as a drainage swell and/or a drainage bed and we have seen where we have attempted to -- the technology is getting better about the transitioning of water under-- under the -- underground, but based on the picture we saw from the public there is a high water table out there, I think the test report that they got back where the water table was pretty high. That's going to be unusable space. So, the common area becomes nonfunctional and, then, we are -- we have limited access to go to public parks that are across the street. I think we are -- we are shoehorning this thing in here and I understand -- I agree with Commissioner Seal's comments about being a little bit pregnant. I -- I understand and I totally sympathize with the landowner about wanting to do the development in the back and maintain their life in the front, which I understand that, but kind of got -- when you develop you kind of got to jump in and do it and so you got to choose and -- and if they are -- they want to do the development that's great, but we need a different tact in taking it on and so I'm just -- I'm having trouble as well. Commissioner Cassinelli, did you have thoughts, sir? Cassinelli: I'm going to -- I'm going to echo a lot of these thoughts. I think there is just -- a question, Joe. Would -- given that to the south is R-4 does this fit under -- if this were to develop as R-4, would that be -- would that be within the future of the comp plan future land use map designation? And, then, maybe -- and my thought there is that maybe some of these concerns -- if this were developed as an R-4, maybe -- maybe it can be configured as that. Just a -- just a thought there. Joe, would that -- is that -- is R-4 acceptable? Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F 116 Page 31 of 67 Dodson: Commissioner Seal, thank you for your question, sir. It -- yes and no. The zoning is not what ties it to the density, the density is low. It's on the very low end of the medium density residential, so it's probably already less density than the subdivision to the south that is R-4, they are just requesting R-8 to make sure they have a couple lots that can go below the 8,000. But like I said in my staff report, it is -- the average lot size is 10,000 square feet, which is over the minimum lot size for the R-4. So, it -- the density is the key there and they are right at the bottom at three dwelling units per acre. Cassinelli: So, they are -- they are almost into the R-4 anyway, is that what you are saying? Dodson: Yes, sir. Yeah. Cassinelli: Okay. So, I guess continuing on with my thoughts, I'm -- one of my biggest concerns -- and this is an ACHD thing -- is that we may never see access on -- onto Victory, which I don't get, because, you know, to the north of Victory there you have got two access points to the development to the north coming in on Victory. Why they wouldn't allow one to the eastern-most portion -- in the future, granted, the house is there right now. I -- I get that they want to develop it. I fully get the property rights. But all these concerns, the common area, the -- a big concern to me is the amount of -- is the amount of number of homes that will take access only off-- off of one point, off of Locust Grove, and yet ACHD's report -- we only get traffic counts for Victory. We get nothing from Locust Grove. I was perplexed by that. I think they could adjust the driveway and bring it in off Fathom and still take the access from -- from the irrigation district's -- from that -- from their access point over there and not have to worry about that. But, yeah, I have got -- I have got all these concerns myself and I just don't think -- I don't think it's the right layout. I don't -- not necessarily not the right time, it's just -- I think the whole layout has to be just completely rethought. Dodson: Mr. Chair? Seal: I think you are muted, Mr. Chair. Fitzgerald: Oh. Okay. Additional thoughts? I think we have some -- motions are always in order, but do you guys have any thoughts additional? Dodson: Mr. Chair, this is Joe. Fitzgerald: Joe, go right ahead. Dodson: I had just one last comment on the ACHD staff report and this is also related to what Mr. Thacker had said. The ACHD staff report does state that they are requiring -- or they were -- one of their site conditions of approval are to construct the detached sidewalk along Victory. So, just wanted to clarify that. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F 117 Page 32 of 67 Fitzgerald: So, Joe, to follow up on that, he did mention -- Mr. Thacker also mentioned that in that report or in their comments work with them, they said they would be -- they would construct everything -- when they did Victory and Locust Grove that would be completely done by -- by ACHD; is that correct? Just to make sure we are clear. Dodson: Mr. Chair, that is the conversation that I was not a part of and it is not in the staff report that I am aware of. That was I think a sidebar discussion that I was not a part of. So, I would say that I -- no, I'm not aware that they would be constructing this when they can get it through development as is the norm. Fitzgerald: Okay. Thank you, sir. Additional thoughts? Commissioner McCarvel. McCarvel: Yeah. Mr. Chair. I think, you know, we have spent a lot of time on this one a couple of times. I think we are unfortunately -- I'm guessing from all of the thoughts that we have heard tonight I think we are just at the point of about recommending denial and let City Council figure -- you know, take our recommendation and go from there, because I don't think -- I mean the layout isn't going to change all that much as long as that -- the original house and all that property stays up front. Fitzgerald: And I appreciate the comments about maneuvering through the common area into the middle, but that was the feedback we gave them the first time -- or the second time that we had a conversation and we are still back to a similar layout. So, I'm -- I'm concerned we are going down the same road and not meeting the goals we were trying to lay out and get to. So, I'm -- I'm of a similar mind. Seal: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Seal, did I cut you off? Sorry. Go ahead. Seal: That's okay. I will -- I will throw a motion out there, unless anybody else has -- Fitzgerald: Good. Seal: -- more to contribute. After considering all staff, applicant, and public testimony, I move to recommend denial to the City Council of file number H-2020-0006 as presented during the hearing on July 16, 2020, for the following reasons: It does not fit well into the city's vision for annexation and premier properties, as well as -- or concerning minimal and unusable space -- open space, as well as the undeveloped property takes too much away from the developed property. McCarvel: Second. Fitzgerald: I have a motion and a second to recommend denial of file number H-2020- 0006 to City Council. Any additional comments? Holland: Mr. Chair? Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F 118 Page 33 of 67 Fitzgerald: Commissioner Holland, go right ahead. Holland: Just to put it on the record, I think when Council looks at this, if they decide to go a different route than the denial route from our recommendation, if they were going to consider still approving it, I would say they would need to see a different plat with more significant open space, more centralized, that shows at least that usability and, then, resolve some of these issues that we have been chatting with tonight if they wanted a chance to have Council look at another option there. Fitzgerald: And I agree. That said, all those in favor of recommending denial of H-2020- 0006 say aye. Any opposed? Motion passes. Thank you very much. MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT. 4. Public Hearing Continued from June 4, 2020 for Landing South (H-2020-0005) by Jim Jewett, Located at 660 S. Linder Rd. A. Request: Rezone of 2.43 acres of land from the R-4 to the R- 8 zoning district. B. Request: Preliminary Plat consisting of 11 building lots and 2 common lots on 2.27 acres of land in the proposed R-8 zoning district. Fitzgerald: Thanks, Joe. We appreciate it. Moving on to the next item on our agenda, which is the public hearing for Landing South, file number H-2020-0005, and let's start with the staff report. Allen: Thank you, Mr. Chair. This application was before you a while back. The Commission continued this project in order for the applicant to work with ACHD to facilitate a construction entrance off of Linder Road until initial occupancy and reconfigure the plans to include a pathway between Lots 58 and 59 that complies with UDC standards and specifically fencing standards, possibly reduce the density or modify the design to improve parking and internal circulation and revise the east lots to more of an R-4 size. So, the plan there on your left is the original plat that was submitted. The applicant has submitted a revised plat shown on the right that depicts two fewer buildable lots for the Commission's consideration in response to their direction at the hearing on June 4th. They plan to retain the existing 50 inch silver maple tree on the site, which will reduce their mitigation requirements to 17 inches and that is in regard to condition number 3-B. ACHD will allow a temporary construction entrance off of Linder Road during development of the subdivision, but not during home construction. There are two on-street parking spaces and two additional spaces at the end of each of the two common driveways for a total of six spaces, in addition to those provided on individual lots and garages and parking pads. Private sidewalks are proposed to each of the lots from the sidewalk along Linder Road. A common lot with a pathway from Spoonbill to Linder Road is not proposed and the lots on the east side of the development were increased to have an R-4 size, 8,000 Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. F1191 Page 34 of 67 square feet. The applicant is here tonight and can respond to any questions you have on this revised plan. Fitzgerald: Thanks, Sonya. Are there any questions for staff? Grove: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Grove. Grove: Sonya, I have a question with the preliminary plat that we received this afternoon. I'm having a hard time understanding what I'm looking at. Could you walk me through that a little bit just in terms of Lot 62, 63, 64 and 65? 1 don't fully understand what -- Allen: Yes. Mr. Chair, Commissioner Grove, Commissioners, they have reduced the plat by two lots on the east side, the two buildable lots. They have created flag lots. So, the original lots, if it helps, are shown in a lighter gray color and, then, the new lot lines are shown in black. So, these are flag lots you are looking at here and they are required to have a minimum 30 feet street frontage. So, that is what they are proposing. This is a common driveway right here for access to these two lots and, then, again, these are the configuration of the new lots. For the record, staff's really not in support of the proposed revised plat. Grove: Follow up questions? Fitzgerald: Go right ahead. Grove: What -- do you -- I guess I'm just struggling. What is the piece for Lot 64 that's in between 65 and 63 on the east side? Allen- I'm not really sure. Let's have the applicant answer that. Grove: Okay. Holland: I had the same question. Fitzgerald: Any additional comments or questions for the staff? I think the applicant is going to have to walk through that preliminary plat with us -- or for us. Cassinelli: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Cassinelli. Cassinelli: Sonya, could you repeat what you said there? I think you said that staff is not in favor of the current layout, is that what you said? Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 120 Page 35 of 67 Allen: Yeah. The configuration of the lots are really wonky and --yeah. Prefer the former plat between the two anyway. Fitzgerald: Do you have follow up, Bill? Cassinelli: No. I was looking for more of a reason, but I guess wonky is -- Fitzgerald: It's good enough. Allen: It's an official term now. Cassinelli: Yeah. Well -- and you said you prefer the -- you prefer the -- the original. We are talking about those 62, '3, '4, '5 versus the six lots that were over there. Yeah. I think it was six. Okay. Pogue: Mr. Chair? Sonya or Bill, is there any chance you could use the yellow like crayons to draw each of the lots that are now depicted to make it clear? So, Commissioner Grove, I had the same question earlier and it did help to actually see them drawn out. Allen: Well, I can -- Bill's the color, I am not, Andrea. If you can see my cursor here I can trace the outline of the lot. Like I said, it's the black line, it's not the gray line, so that's that lot. This is the flag for this lot that comes in. This is that lot. And, then, right here is the flag to this back lot. Pogue: Thank you. Fitzgerald: Commissioner Grove, did that help? Because I think you -- and we will get the applicant to explain it, but I think you're seeing an overlay with the gray behind it with the old layout, so -- Grove: Yeah. It's not that I couldn't see each, but I just don't understand it, I guess, like -- Fitzgerald: I'm with you, man. And I had the same question during our meeting earlier today, so -- Grove: Okay. Fitzgerald: Is there additional questions for staff? If not, we will have the applicant come up and explain it so we can get a better handle on it, because I'm with you, that's what I want as well. Jewett: So, it's Jim -- Jim Jewett at 776 East Riverside Drive, Suite 204, Eagle, Idaho. Can everybody hear me okay? Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 121 Page 36 of 67 Fitzgerald: Yeah. Go ahead, Mr. Jewett. Jewett: Thank you. So, at our last hearing there was a lot of discussion about changing the lots to the east to a more R-4. So, I drove my engineers crazy with trying to create an R-4 lot when you had such limited right of way frontage in which to configure and so we had to use these series of flag lots to maintain the minimum frontage on the public right of way and not use a common driveway. So, what you see is -- is the result of that and, for example, that one little panhandle that goes out to the east between -- and -- and I can't look at the lot numbers on my small screen, I'm sorry. That's just what was left over to make the one triangle'ish looking lot 8,000 square feet. That's all it is. This is -- this is what it looks like. I'm not in favor of it at all and the reason we overlaid it over the old plat was to illustrate how it doesn't work and I tried every other avenue, but if I went back to the common driveways it just made sense to stay with our original plat. So, we are here tonight to support our original plat and I believe that the staff is in the same position and, you know, my planner submitted a letter putting in support for why our regional plat extends and with that I will stand for your questions. I'm sure you will have many more for me. Fitzgerald: Appreciate it. Commissioner Holland, go right ahead. Holland: So, in the way that you reconfigured the new lot -- I appreciate you trying to meet our request and eliminate a couple of lots to make it fit better. If you went back to your original plat -- and maybe I -- I mean keep the -- you have got your common drive, but still reduce a couple of lots on there and reconfigure how much space they had, was that not something that was a possibility there? Jewett: And, I'm sorry, I don't know which Commissioner is talking. Holland: This is Commissioner Holland. Jewett: Okay. So, Commissioner Holland, without -- not using the common drive, because what I took from the last hearing was to change the flow and not utilize a common drive, you have to maintain frontages and that only exception is when you use common drives. So, we only have so much frontage to use, so unless we simply kept the common drive and just made the lots bigger, that would be the only other option. Holland: Well, I think that's what my question is, too, is would you be willing to consider maybe eliminating one of those lots to make those bigger, so you have less number of homes off of that common drive. I think that was our challenge before is we just didn't like that there were one, two, three drive aisles off of that one common drive and, then, there were two off of the -- or three off of the other one, because there is just a lot of homes coming off of that hammerhead there and so if there was the ability to keep a similar configuration, but maybe eliminate one or two lots, making less homes off of those access points, that might be more favorable. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 122 Page 37 of 67 Jewett: Commissioner Holland, certainly that -- we can reduce lots. In looking at it I would think that the reduction would probably be off of the public street, not the common drive. The common drive in its configuration and trying to get to those lots to the east are going to mandate that there is three lots on it regardless of what I do. So, if you lose a lot it will most likely be up to the north on the public frontage. So, I don't know how that helps anybody and I will give you the other side of that story and that is the way we configure now with the six slots, we have a similar size that we have in our existing previous phase, which was the Landing Number 13 and we offered product in that phase in the high 200s to the low 300s with an occasional home being larger into the mid 300s and an affordable product in Meridian right now. If I lost a lot I would simply average that value back into the other lots and you would take in that affordability and notch up, so you would have no more homes in the three -- are low two -- high two and low threes and you would start in the mid threes and I just don't know if that's really what's necessarily needed in Meridian right now is to have more expensive homes. I think we need to fill that medium income family and that's what this lot is intended to do. So, the answer to your question is yes and all I would do is change price points and I guess I would ask if that's really what you want us to do. Fitzgerald: Well, in follow up to that, Mr. Jewett, because I wasn't here for the original hearing for this, but my understanding is you have duplexes on the west side of the road, whichever side you are looking at, and, then, single family homes on the east; is that correct? Jewett: That's correct. Fitzgerald: So, I mean we are -- you are putting in quite a bit -- I mean a large amount of homes in a pretty small space and I understand that we are trying to match price point and those kinds of things, but we also need to make sure we are being safe and not causing a little bit of chaos in that area. So, just -- just want to make sure that's on the record and everybody understands it. Jewett: So, Commissioner Fitzgerald I believe is who -- Fitzgerald: Yes, sir. Jewett: Yes, to provide a diversity of housing and to provide the -- along Linder Road, other than the back of people's homes, we did design a duplex product that would front face off of Linder and rear access off of this interior road, which is a unique design that I think that the Commission was in favor in our original hearing. I said I'm -- if-- if the desire of the Commission is to lose a lot and that's the recommendation that I can accept, I just want to make sure that everybody is aware that it just is a rebalance of value and from my original submittal to the city the staff asked me to lose a lot and which I did. So, that would be a total of a two lot reduction from my original proposal. You guys only saw the first lot reduction. This would be a second lot reduction. Fitzgerald: Additional questions for the applicant? Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 123 Page 38 of 67 Cassinelli: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Cassinelli, go right ahead. Cassinelli: Yeah. Can -- correct me if I'm wrong, but the last time that we looked at this wasn't there an issue with -- and I -- and I don't have the street name there, but wasn't there an issue with the width there and access in and out of that? Wasn't that one of the big issues we faced? And if that's correct can you -- can you address that and where we stand, so if the street got wider? Jewett: Commissioner Cassinelli, I don't believe the street width was an issue, I think that the terminology that we used in the motion was -- or their recommendation was that I tried to improve the flow and I took that to mean that -- to lose the private drive -- the common driveway. I don't recall a discussion specific to width of the street. Our street width is the same width as a street that comes out of the Landing Number 13. We haven't reduced it below that -- that section, which is at 33 foot back to back. Cassinelli: And maybe I'm thinking of something else. So thank you. Holland: Mr. Chair, one more quick follow up question. I read in the staff report about the -- the sidewalk that was connected over to the main road, because we had asked for some sort of sidewalk or pathway that would connect between the homes and it didn't meet pathway requirements, but there was going to be some sort of private sidewalk. Can you just expand that for us? Jewett: Certainly, Commissioner Holland. At the first hearing there was a discussion of making a little bit more interconnectivity to Linder Road from the cul-de-sac and we had talked about potentially putting a pathway between the lower two duplexes and the other duplexes. Sonya pointed out that had to meet the pathway standards if we put any pathway at all. We looked at that and it reduced the lots too greatly that we would end up losing one entire lot and so we opted just to keep that private -- our connectivity from the sidewalk to the front private amongst those duplexes and their lots, not making it public. Still the public pathway exists along the canal, the Kennedy, which I have built from the first phase -- or in the Landing Number 13, just to the north of the subdivision. Interconnectivity to Linder still exists there, second public pathway within a hundred or so feet of the other one and to have to lose a lot for that didn't seem appropriate. Holland: So, that -- just to clarify, that private -- private sidewalk, is that still something people could use if they were living in this subdivision and wanted to walk to Linder Road? Jewett: Certainly. If they -- and most specifically is for anybody that's at the cul-de-sac that wants to reach the front door of any of those duplexes, that's their way of accessing to there. So, certainly anybody else would be able to use it as well. It just wouldn't be meeting the public standards for a pathway and open space, which we didn't need the additional open space and since we couldn't encroach anymore on the open space that Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 124 Page 39 of 67 we had to our north -- originally I thought I could squeeze up to the north, but I can't. I don't have sufficient room to do that to create that additional path. Holland: Thank you. Grove: One question. Fitzgerald: Yeah. Commissioner Grove, go ahead. Grove: Jim, question for you on the -- where do we sit with the trash receptacle situation for this project? At one point it was said that there was going to be like a centralized -- is that still the plan and -- or where do we -- which direction are we going in there? Jewett: Commissioner Grove, yes, staff raised the question of trash early on in our planning process and we had offered to put a centralized trash receptacle -- a dumpster and --dumpster containers -- I don't know what we call them now. Then we had the fence and -- instead of having individual trash receptacles and that seemed to solve that issue and I believe that is in the staff report that we will put a centralized facility for that trash, instead of the individual cans. The general location -- the general location of that will be between the northerly two duplexes and the southerly duplexes right along the public right of way is where we would locate that. Again, that was conflicting the pathway that we were putting in, too, and where to focus that trash receptacle. Fitzgerald: Sonya, can you verify that that's in the staff report, because I -- thinking through it I don't recall off the top of my head. Allen: I'm sorry -- Fitzgerald: Go ahead. Allen: -- Chair, could you repeat the question? Fitzgerald: Can you verify that we have -- the requirement in the staff report for a trash receptacle location? Because I -- I'm blanking on the fact if it's in there or not. Allen: So, an actual trash enclosure, rather than private ones? Fitzgerald: Yeah. Yes, ma'am. Allen: No, there is not one. Fitzgerald: Okay. Would the staff be amenable to that? Allen: I thought you were asking the applicant if he was amenable to that. Yes, that's an option if you would like it to be. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 125 Page 40 of 67 Fitzgerald: Okay. Allen: Although I'm not sure where they would put it exactly. Seal: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Seal. Seal: Just a -- I mean if-- if that's something that we condition in here -- I mean the trash enclosure itself has minimums and maximums that it has to be able to fit and I don't know -- with that being a private path already, I don't know that it's going to be there. That would be my -- I kind of share the concern is I don't know where it's going to go in here. Jewett: Mr. Chairman, Commissioners, what our plan was to locate it between the northerly and southerly set of duplex lots along just west of the public right of way. We would make a trash enclosure there that the trash company once a week would come and unloaded it and we would have a stucco facility or a cement block facility there like you see in some of the commercial projects, albeit a little smaller than those, because it's only going to be servicing this many people. So, it doesn't have to be as large. Grove: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Grove. Grove: I have a follow up on that. Which preliminary plat are -- are you referencing in regards to that configuration, the original or the one with the long driveway things? Jewett: Commissioner, Grove, good question. It's the original one. So, if you look at -- as I'm looking at my screen it's the one on the left and it's between Lots 58 and 59, those to sideways. The southerly part of one unit, northerly part of the other. It would be located between those two driveways. Fitzgerald: Additional questions for the applicant? Commissioner Grove, did you get everything squared? Did you get -- Parsons: Mr. Chair? Grove: Yes. I think I'm struggling with how that's actually going to work, because there are size requirements that are -- need to be kind of factored in that I don't see, especially right at the end of -- or where the shared driveway is. I just have some concerns without knowing how it's been thought through. Parsons: Yeah. Mr. Chair, this is -- this is staff. If I could chime in. Fitzgerald: Go ahead, Bill. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 126 Page 41 of 67 Parsons: If I could chime in on the enclosure. So, I think we really have to think about that and the reason why I'm thinking about it is because I'm a Meridian resident and my bill has my tote service in with my water and sewer. So, how is our utility billing companies going to figure out how to charge the appropriate trash for each one of these individual lot owners or how is the HOA going to set up the payment for that? So, to me that becomes a problematic issue that we are passing on to future homeowners in this subdivision and that's something that we do not want to do or encourage. So, I would really take that into consideration in your deliberation tonight that I wouldn't encourage that. Certainly that could be considered a commercial rate charge to those homeowners that could potentially be a higher rate than what they anticipate paying is -- all of us as Meridian residents enjoy now that are pretty low tote rates. So, again, I haven't seen it in my 13 years with the city where we have required an enclosure in a residential subdivision. That's really meant for a commercial setting. So, again, I guess from my perspective I would not be supporting that request and I would encourage you not to do the same. Thank you. Holland: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Holland. Holland: I was going to ask in case the applicant wanted to address it, but my concern is if you put it between Lots 58 and 59 you may have people that are in that neighborhood that take advantage of that trash enclosure and drop things like furniture or bigger parcels that normally wouldn't be collected by trash carts and, then, you have got a bunch of junk sitting between those two lots that is hard to manage and hard to pin on who dropped it where and I share the same concern that staff just represented. It's tough to figure out the fair distribution of that and I think it would be hard to manage how much trash people would be allowed to have per week as well before they need to, you know, take a run to the dump or something. I think you could have a problem with someone dumping three trash can loads worth of stuff there just because they can. I have a lot of concerns about that, too. Fitzgerald: Thank you for that and I appreciate, Bill, your input. Thank you. Any additional comments or questions for the applicant? Hearing none, Mr. Jewett, we will come back to you after we take public testimony, if there is any, and we will let you close, sir. Madam Clerk, is there anyone who would like to testify on this application? Weatherly: Mr. Chair, we didn't have anybody signed in, but I do believe Tony Baggio, who is joining us via Zoom, has his hand raised for this. Tony, one moment, please. Fitzgerald: Thank you, Madam Clerk. Weatherly: Tony, you should have the ability to unmute yourself. Fitzgerald: You can click on the bottom left corner of your screen, there is a mute button on -- Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 127 Page 42 of 67 Baggio: It does. All right, sir. Let's go. Fitzgerald: State your name and your address for the record and the floor is yours, sir. Baggio: All right. Thank you very much. Yeah. It's been a long little thing. So, Anthony Baggio formally. 1414 West Joshua Street, Meridian, Idaho. So, I live in the new development that Jim built and what's being built around the corner is a concern. So, what I would like to understand -- which I didn't get in the conversation -- originally the number a lots for the original preliminary plat was 11, of which there was nine single homes and four duplexes. Now, what's changed is I don't know how many duplexes and single lots, because that was not conferred. So, that's my question, number one. Fitzgerald: And, Mr. Baggio, we will have Mr. Jewett respond to you when he does his closing, make sure that that's very clear. Baggio: Okay. Good. Because you have -- okay. So, the reason I bring that up is because the last time we had a TIS done was 2017, before the 28th home was built here. So, the -- the travel and the people getting to Linder have been growing and if we are going to add 60 more cars based on what the Council did with Tanner Creek, which is going to be 550 more cars, we are going to have a big problem. So, I need a TIS. Secondly, I would like to have access -- and I have taught -- I am a director on the HOA for Mallard Landing. We have access for construction, but not for house building. Why can't we have both? That's a request. We have people selling in the original Mallard Landing right across from where I live because of everything happening. They all want to leave, because of the volume of construction traffic. So, what we have here is not a City of Meridian issue, we have an ACHD issue and that -- the Tanner Creek thing and now it's this. So, whoever is running ACHD is not a forward planner. That's second. Then the general trash situation. I wrote down the Council has mentioned their good comments on that and I agree with that. It's ridiculous to have a central dump for duplexes, because Jim Jewett got grant rights for the land that I live on and he got grant rights in the land that he's trying to develop, which is in complete opposition to doing duplexes in Mallard Landing. So, he built his own duplex in our little area and didn't pay the HOA. Now he's going to build four or five -- I don't know how many more, but I'm not very comfortable with somebody who does those types of things. And, then, a central dump site. So, that's it. Thank you very much. I appreciate your time. Fitzgerald: Thank you, sir. We appreciate you being here tonight. Thanks for participating. If there is anyone else in the public who would like to testify on this application, either via Zoom or in person, please, raise your hand using the Zoom application or raise your hand in the audience, Commissioner Seal will point you out. Not seeing anything on the panelist side or attendee side. Commissioner Seal, we are good in the audience, sir? Seal: Nobody in the audience. Fitzgerald: Mr. Jewett, would you like to close. Thank you. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 128 Page 43 of 67 Jewett: Mr. Chairman, it's Jim Jewett again. So, I will answer Mr. Baggio's question. There was a general application and the original proposal that went in front of the neighbors was for seven new residential lots and four duplex lots, totaling 11. After that submittal staff requested that we lose one lot. That resulted in six new residential lots, four duplex lots, and that was the application that came before you in June. So, that is what our request is, is for four duplex lots and six additional residential lots. There was reference to another subdivision. I don't know what that subdivision is, but Mr. Baggio did suggest that we get a TIS. A TIS is -- is not required for an additional traffic count that we have. ACHD has found that all the internal roads meet the requirements of our additional traffic. ACHD and staff are not supportive of any -- putting any additional connections onto Linder Road, so there was no TIS required and there wouldn't be for this many lots. Five hundred lots, yeah, that's-- that's a TSI, but not this. He talked about my grants rights having to do with the subdivision. Yes, I did obtain the grantor's rights for the previous subdivision that will extend to this subdivision. That's a course of business. I don't know if that's really an issue. As I do these annexations I specifically address documents within the HOA documents that provide that I can put a duplex on these additional phases, but not previous phases. Oh. The trash receptacle. I was offering that as a solution to everybody wheeling their trash can to the curb. I wheel my trash cans to the curb. Most of Meridian wheels their trash cans to the curb. There is common driveways all spread out in Meridian and people wheel their trash cans to the curb. So, I'm okay with whichever direction staff and the Council and the Commission wants to go when it comes to trash. I can understand that even in my -- some of my commercial projects I go there and I see trash, but I don't know where it came from and people use them to get rid of stuff. So, I know how trash receptacles can be abused. It was just a way I could offer a solution to what was perceived as a problem having to do with trash receptacles at the curb. Hopefully I would have addressed all of the concerns. With that I would stand for anymore questions. Fitzgerald: On access, can you address that? That was an ACHD requirement or allowance. Can you talk about that real quick? Jewett: Yeah. Commissioner Fitzgerald, at the previous hearing it was requested that I inquire. I did inquire and ACHD responded with, yes, during the construction of the subdivision they would allow the temporary access, but not after the road construction was done, because from that point on the --the individual home construction has to occur through the public streets and I understand their point, they don't have -- no idea the timing of when one home will be built or the next home will be built. In theory we are going to do them all right away, but things happen that change that and they wouldn't want to keep a temporary construction open indefinitely and I get their point and there might be able to be a little room with ACHD if they know that we are going forward with the initial four duplexes right away and allowing that access for those, but I just think that it's not an indefinite thing that ACHD is willing to grant. Baggio: No. You have to -- no, you have to cut off one of the duplexes to get the rest of the development. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 129 Page 44 of 67 Fitzgerald: Sorry. Mr. Baggio, you had your time. Go ahead, Mr. Jewett. Sorry about that. Jewett: And so I will continue to work with ACHD and to work with the neighbors. I do understand when the last phase is at the back of any subdivision and all the construction traffic has to go passed the neighbors. I do understand it. I do understand it's an inconvenience. Unfortunately, that's just the way this played out and I will do the best I can in attaining whatever temporary easements I can with ACHD, but I do have to say that construction of the roads and all those dump trucks and cement trucks and grading material won't -- not coming down their street is a great benefit to them, allowing us to utilize our existing access for all that will certainly mitigate a lot of that for the neighbors. Fitzgerald: Are there any additional questions for Mr. Jewett? Grove: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Go right ahead, Commissioner Grove. Grove: All right. I had a question. You had mentioned being able to -- or be amenable to changing some of the lots to be a different size or shape. Which lots were you considering? Are you talking about Lots 65, 66 and 67 on the original preliminary plat? Jewett: So, the one lot -- it looks like -- unfortunately, my screen is so small, but it's the three lots to the north of the common driveway going to the east. I would reconfigure those into two lots versus the current three. Grove: And with that --just as a follow-up question, with those -- would that street, then, where it is or would you make the cul-de-sac bigger? What -- I guess -- and, then, the access with both -- or for both lots are off of Spoonbill, is that kind of the line of thinking? Jewett: Commissioner Grove, like I testified earlier, I don't think that reduces the amount of lots that would access to common drive, it would certainly allow the common drive to slide north and make the three lots to the south a little larger and, then, just one lot taking access from the public roads versus two lots and I think that to get to that rear lot without creating a flag lot has to be a common drive. If I turn and made them real skinny that really isn't functional. We just have a real limited frontage along the -- the private -- I mean, excuse me, the public roads. So if we were to lose one more I certainly would want to slide the common driveway slightly north, make the three on the -- lots on the bottom a little deeper and, then, just reconfigure -- have one lot taking access off of Spoonbill and, then, the lot in the back would still take its access of the common drive. Fitzgerald: Commissioner -- Jewett: And that would -- sorry. Fitzgerald: Sorry. Go ahead. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 130 Page 45 of 67 Jewett: That would provide for a little--some additional on-street parking along Spoonbill, having one less driveway cut on that street. Grove: Thank you. I understand what you are saying. I guess I'm just looking at it a little bit differently and thinking that there would be a way to get better parking up front and have longer lots, but if -- if that's not the direction -- or if that's not feasible I understand, so -- thank you. Jewett: Commissioner Grove and other Commissioners, I don't -- if you have seen the amount of iterations that we have made on this plat, even before submitting it, it's an in- fill. It's problematic. It's difficult. It's not the easiest thing to do. As you can see in my attempt to make R-4 lots, it -- it is really problematic and we struggled to find a plat even that I was comfortable with submitting. So, I would -- I would just ask you to just please consider all the time I put into this and trying to figure out -- I don't know how I can do the common driveway with one less access. Just -- it's frontage that makes it real problematic. Seal: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Sorry. Go ahead. Seal: Just -- I mean in looking at this I have -- you know, it seems like we have got -- in the current configuration -- and I like what the applicant's attempting to do with facing the homes towards Linder, but it-- I mean there is only so much creativity you can do. I mean I'm kind of getting to -- it seems like we are trying to put ten pounds of apples into a five pound bag here. So, in -- I mean -- and what I'm looking at -- and let's -- instead of trying to go mixed use in here, I mean wouldn't it be simpler to simply have duplexes on both sides of this road, extend the road down to the bottom, and have the turnaround at the bottom of it and call it a day? I mean maybe I'm oversimplifying it, but to me -- I mean there is -- it's a very very small space. I mean either that or, you know, ditch the idea of duplexes and just, you know, do like the land to the south of it, have -- you know, just basically make it a giant turn around with some houses that spring off of it, so -- and -- and I understand this is probably the thousandth hour you have spent on this in the timing of it, so just -- maybe less creativity is something that can be applied here and you will probably rarely if ever hear me say something like that about this, but -- I mean knowing that this is in-fill, I would like to see it filled in, but having it fit a few more criteria would be nice and to me, you know, I think simplifying the road structure and simplifying the layout of it just overall would probably help everybody. I mean that's going to clear up a lot of issues as far as where the trash cans go, how does the Fire Department turn around, you know, on and on and on. For me anyway. Jewett: I believe that was Commissioner Neal. My screen just says City of Meridian. The -- the idea of putting duplexes on both sides, obviously, simplifies things and I'm certainly not opposed to that. It provides a diversity. I think that the neighbors would rather have seen some level of residential versus all duplexes and I think the mix was appropriate and that's why I went down that path. Again, I appreciate your comments. I Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 131 Page 46 of 67 have put a lot of time into it. It is in-fill. It is problematic. Everything I have done here -- I'm not asking for any exceptions to any UDC rule. I have met every UDC rule. I have met every zoning guideline. I'm -- I'm right in the middle of the density, which is appropriate under the Comprehensive Plan. So, I would like to just have a recommendation based on my current plat and we can just go from there. Fitzgerald: Additional questions or comments for the applicant? Mr. Jewett, thank you for being here tonight, sir. We will deliberate and see where we go from here. Jewett: Thank you all. Fitzgerald: Thank you. Can I get a motion to close public hearing? Holland: So moved, Mr. Chair. Seal: Second. Fitzgerald: I have a motion and a second to close the public hearing on H-2020-0005, Landing South. All those in favor say aye? Any opposed? Motion passes. MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT. Fitzgerald: Who wants to lead off? Commissioner Holland, you are unmuted, does that mean you are -- go right ahead, ma'am. Holland: I suppose I can. I know Commissioner Cassinelli is unmuted, too, but that's all right, I will go first. Fitzgerald: I saw you first. Holland: I -- I really struggle with this one and I know we did last time we heard this, too, and we -- I was a little disappointed that the revised plat wasn't more of a significant change that was actually reasonable for consideration, because we had given them some feedback on what we wanted to see differently and what came back to us was not a practical use of the land. So, I was a little disappointed because we -- we didn't really have another option to look at. We basically just rehashed what we saw last time. It was a little bit disappointing there. But I -- I understand that the applicant has worked really hard on this and I certainly appreciate his creativity and trying to bring a different product than Meridian has seen. A couple of comments I had last time, I -- while I like that the -- the units faced Linder Road to kind of give more of that boulevard feel, it almost still feels out of place to me, because you only have a duplex unit facing Linder and everything else was facing internally and so when you are driving it looks a little -- almost out of place versus what you see in like a downtown Boise or you are used to seeing in a downtown Meridian type thing where everything is facing the main road and you have got the access drives on the back. I still struggle with that concept a little bit, even though I understand where they are trying to go with it. If it went for, you know, a quarter mile or a half mile Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 132 Page 47 of 67 and had more consistency or was next door to commercial where there was easy walkability and it was nice to have those houses facing Linder, it could be different, but to me it could be a challenge long term, because it might look like it doesn't fit the rest of the neighborhood over there. So, that's one comment I have. Two, I don't like the idea of the shared trash enclosure. I think we have already kind of covered that, though. I think that can be problematic. We talk about shared drives all the time. I -- I hate seeing more than two driveways off of a shared drive, just because it causes challenges for people backing in, people needing to turn around. If someone has a truck, if someone has a motorhome or whatever it is, you are not likely to have a motorhome if you are living in a duplex, but you still might have friends that want to come over and even though there is a few extra parking stalls in there, I don't know that it's sufficient enough if you are going to have someone over for a Super Bowl party or -- or whatnot. So, it's -- it's a small piece of land and a lot of homes in there and not that it's our job to redesign it, but, you know, if I was looking at this with -- if I was a developer, you know, I could consider maybe doing duplexes on the -- where 57 and 58 are and, then, on the right where -- I'm sorry. I can't see the numbers. Where 67 and 66 are, you could do, you know, two sets of duplexes there where you still get your eight units and, then, use the rest of that cul-de-sac just to build out some nicer big lots and maybe -- maybe have a couple shared drives that go two lots in there. That's probably how I would look at configuring it to make it a little bit better. But I think we are still --we are not where I feel comfortable with this going through. I think it's -- it's a tough layout to me, especially with the way that you get into it is kind of a winding roundabout and I know I heard from a lot of the neighbors last time we heard this application and they wished that they could access Linder directly, but that's just not an option for us, so it is an in-fill parcel. Could it be a little less dense? I would probably be okay saying that because of where it's located. So, that's where I will start off. Fitzgerald: Thank you, Commissioner Holland. Commissioner Cassinelli, you are unmuted, so I will let you comment next, sir. Cassinelli: Okay. I'm going to -- mostly I'm going to echo what Commissioner Holland started off with -- with a -- something that's just driving me nuts when I look at this. Why there wasn't a future stub street coming off of either Waltman or Gander to access this and I think, you know, had this been a big loop going into one of those, I don't think we would be having the -- he wouldn't be trying to -- I love Commissioner Seal's analogies tonight -- trying to squeeze ten pounds of apples into a -- into a five pound box. We wouldn't have that problem I don't think, but no on the central trash. As much as I do -- what Commissioner Holland said, as much as I like that idea of the -- of the front of the duplexes facing Linder, but just with --with just a small number there it doesn't-- it doesn't fit. I understand the applicant wants to maybe try and have a lower price point in there, but it doesn't fit -- even if we did duplexes on both sides, which might make the street -- the layout work a little bit better. It doesn't -- you are putting a product that doesn't fit the surrounding -- surrounding neighborhood I don't think. So, I -- I hate to tell them to go back to the drawing board, since they have already spent so much time on, but it -- I -- and I get it, I mean it gets difficult, this -- what they are trying to -- trying to in-fill this. It's just -- man, it's a hard piece, especially when you can't take access off of Linder or anything, it's difficult. I sympathize with him on that. I just -- it just doesn't seem to fit the Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 133 Page 48 of 67 existing neighborhood right now. I don't have a -- I don't have a magic wand that I could make it happen, but it just doesn't fit for me. So, those are my comments. Not -- not that I'm necessarily opposed to it, it just doesn't fit. Fitzgerald: Commissioner McCarvel. McCarvel: Yeah. I would -- you know, we have had comments that he's spent a lot of time on it, but I just -- since we made our comments at the last hearing for this, you know, what was brought back was not a lot of time spent. I don't think it's a reasonable layout to even be considered. So, I think, you know, it -- it is, it's just -- it's trying to fit too much in there or just the wrong product mix, because I think it could be real simple just bringing that road in just a little farther and lining things up around a nice big cul-de-sac, instead of trying to put all these little inlets trying to squeeze all that in. Yeah. And here we are again on another application where we have spent a ton of time a second time. Yeah. I don't know that we do another continuance orjust recommend denial on this at this point, since this has always been offered. Fitzgerald: My thoughts on -- just giving my two cents. I -- we are doing our best to get things squared away and help the applicant get down the road and the staff is doing an amazing job of working with them trying to do that, too. If after the first one we can't get it down the road, then, we got to move it forward in a direction that recommends what we think and so I don't want us as -- we are relatively lay people, it's not our job to redesign projects. We can give them our thoughts and give them the aspects that we can provide, but we got to trust our staff and -- and try to figure out how best to do it. But I -- I'm -- I mean I understand that there was an attempt to do a duplex and, then, modulate into a single family residential -- the buffer in between, but I agree with Commissioner McCarvel's comments exactly, you know, bringing a cul-de-sac in and -- finishing it off with a cul-de-sac and making those all lots that were similar even easier, although you do have a -- backing up to Linder Road, which is kind of a white elephant. So, I think per your comments I agree, I think we have got to help -- like we can give a continuance once, that's great. I think last round -- we did give them two rounds, which was -- didn't seem to help either, so -- then we got to do the application that's in front of us and see where we can go from -- go from there. I don't know if we are making progress in some of these where we are continuing with our thoughts and they -- they are coming back without a great deal of additional thought. Grove: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Grove. Grove: I will throw my two cents in really quick. I don't have as much issue with the Linder facing fronts. I -- I understand what the other Commissioners have said. I don't have as much problem with that. I was really looking forward to this application coming back, because I thought that we would get a higher -- or a lot -- different creativity with the layout on the east side of this project and I was excited to see what they came up with and the -- the long driveway piece and weird shapes weren't what I thought they were Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 134 Page 49 of 67 going to come back with and I'm just really struggling with both of the preliminary plats that they have shown for the reasons that we mentioned last time and all the things that we have said today. So, I don't know what -- where to go with this, but I still have some concerns. Fitzgerald: Additional comments? Commissioner Seal, did you have thoughts there? Seal: No, nothing further. Thank you. Fitzgerald: Okay. Well, folks -- Commissioner Holland, go right ahead, ma'am. Holland: I was just going to say I think everybody's kind of on the same page. I -- I would agree that at this point I don't know that continuing is going to help us that much to get where we want to be, so I would lean -- lean towards recommending denial on this project and if Council decides they want to, you know, reconfigure some things and see if they can make it work -- I know we have made a lot of recommendations to the applicant if they wanted to try and revise something before the Council hearing if they still want to try and move forward with a denial recommendation, but the way that it sits right now I just don't feel like it's a good fit for the -- what the city's Comprehensive Plan has, what the -- with the trash enclosures, with the tightness of turnarounds, all those things, there is a lot of challenges with it to me, so -- so, with that I want to be sure I have the right file number here. Hang on. This is Landing South; right? Fitzgerald: Yes. Holland: So, after considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend denial to the City Council for file number H-2020-0005 as presented during the hearing on June -- it's not June 4th, but it is July 16th, 2020, for the following reasons: That it doesn't seem to fit the -- the Comprehensive Plan. There are some challenges with turnarounds and access drives and the revised preliminary plat didn't solve some of the issues that we had discussed as a Commission previously. Cassinelli: I will second that. Fitzgerald: Have a motion and a second to recommend denial of file number H-2020- 0005, Landing South. Any additional comments before we take a vote? Hearing none, all those in favor say aye. Any opposed? Motion passes. MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT. Fitzgerald: Moving on to the next application on the docket -- Parsons: Mr. Chair? Mr. Chair? This is staff. Fitzgerald: Yes, sir. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 135 Page 50 of 67 Parsons: Before we move on to the next item, could I suggest a five minute break and let staff get re-adjusted so we can start presenting our applications to you? Fitzgerald: Absolutely. So, let's take a five minute break and go from there. Parsons: All right. Thank you. Fitzgerald: Thank you. (Recess: 8:40 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.) 6. Public Hearing for 2020 Comprehensive Plan Policy Prioritization (H-2020-0073) by City of Meridian Planning Division A. Request: To amend the text of the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan by adding priority levels and assigning responsible department leads to the existing policies of the Plan. This amendment makes no revisions to the text of the Plan, except to add priorities and responsible leads for the policies adopted in December of 2019. Fitzgerald: So, moving on on the docket, like to open the public hearing for the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Policy Prioritization, H-2020-0073, and we will turn it over to Brian McClure for the staff report. Brian, go ahead, sir. McClure: Good evening, Commissioners. I'm here tonight to discuss the Comprehensive Plan text amendment with you. Really briefly, though, the current Comprehensive Plan was adopted in December of last year. It's still very shiny. There are 492 policies, 380 which are action items. The plan is really two documents, the regular text policies and, then, the map, of course, which is the Comprehensive Plan and that focuses on the report and, then, the existing conditions report, which is an addendum to the Comprehensive Plan. The report is needed to address some of the state requirements and it's focused on where we have been and where we are today. It's usually updated every few years. Why do we plan and what are the state requirements? In summary, we plan because we are supposed to for the community good and to incorporate the community's vision. The 17 required components of the state enabling legislation, which is on the right, is part of the Local Land Use Planning Act, and which just also note in there that Planning and Zoning is specifically called out in that act. And this is why we are here tonight. This amendment does not change the map and it doesn't revise any of the text in the adopted plan. The purpose of this update is to add priorities and responsibilities to the adopted policies. This is needed for transparency, so the public can understand our priorities and to be efficient. We also said we do it, which is incorporated into the text of the plan. The text on the right here is straight out of Chapter One under the next steps and I have highlighted the relevant sections in red. We can't go through all the policies due to the number of them, but you have the complete information in your packets. On a high level Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 136 Page 51 of 67 and as a method of process, though, these policies and responsibilities were reviewed and proposed by consensus. I think that's pretty significant. We shared them with city leadership and discussed what was best for everyone. A few areas may receive some proposed tweets when we do this -- the first real update, like for next year, but for now they remain unchanged. As an example, some of the action items are too big for just one department to delete and we will likely want to split those up. Hopefully you have all been able to take a look at these and if you have any suggestions we can certainly take those forward to City Council. Briefly on the right here you can see a breakdown of policies by topic. Each one of these falls within a chapter or thing and here are the policies by lead and priority and, then, ongoing by department. These were all in the packet, both the application letter and the staff report. The ones with a time frame -- so, low, medium, high, very high -- those are like the projects and the ones that are ongoing are more day to day or specific to development review. Lastly, into the next steps, priorities will help to inform other planning and budgeting efforts across all levels of City Hall. I do have one slide after this, which is related, but not part of an action. I guess for now, though, I would stand for any questions on this proposed amendment. Fitzgerald: Thanks, Brian. We appreciate it. Are there questions for staff? Seal: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Seal. Seal: The only remark I would like to make is on the priority it just says -- there is a lot in here that just say ongoing and that to me doesn't really put them into a bucket that's kind of nice and tidy as far as what the city's priorities are on that. Is that something that's going to be addressed or is that on purpose? McClure: Commissioner Seal, that is on purpose. We certainly are open to feedback, though. The reason for that is the -- the projects that have a time frame -- so, a low or time frame associated with them -- so, low, medium, high, very high -- those are more -- it's something we do for a one time when we need to implement-- do something that there needs to be a new plan, there needs to be a new process, there needs to be something. The ones that are ongoing are something that we don't ever finish, we continually do those every -- at every opportunity or every time we review a plan. Does that help? Seal: Would those be considered high priority then? McClure: That is a good question. Seal: And that's more where I'm going. I mean it's hard to define in there and understandably. I mean there is a lot of things that are ongoing, because -- I mean there is a lot of things that are marked that way, but it would be good to know, even though they are ongoing, what the priority is of those, you know. I mean if there is something that happens every day, every week, every month, is that something that's still a priority to the Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 137 Page 52 of 67 -- you know, to the inner workings of everything or is it a lower priority, but it comes up regularly? McClure: Commissioner Seal, maybe I can help with that then. So, the intention is to do it at every opportunity. So, the things we never do not want to do, it just -- they don't always come up all the time, so you might see a plan reviewed next week that has X and Y, but not Z and the following you might see one that has -- that has Z on it. So, it really just depends on the circumstances. There is some in there -- it may say ongoing, but it will say like yearly do an update of this and, then, the -- the status or the priority is -- is ongoing. Well, the action item itself said how often to do it, we just marked it as ongoing, because we are never going to check it off the list and we are never going to remove it from the plan. At least that's the intention. Fitzgerald: And it would be my guess, too -- and you can correct me if I'm wrong, but based on change in Mayor, change in City Council, it may shift; correct? McClure: Commissioner Fitzgerald, yes. So, this is a living document. We typically review this once a year. We provide an update to Council. Sometimes we remove them, because they have been done, sometimes we add new ones, sometimes there is changes for other reasons. Parsons: Yeah. Mr. Chair, if I can just add a little context to it as well. If you -- if you think about it this way, with development applications, you know, it -- a lot of times the way the code is written, the comp plan is set up, it's -- the comp plan is a visionary document. The code is what we use to enforce that. So, when we start looking at developments, a lot of times those certain things are triggered with development, not necessarily driven by a city priority or city project. So, some of those ongoing priorities or policies that we have would be -- an example I could give you would be along the Chinden corridor where we have a policy that says preserve right of way through future widening. Yes, we are not getting that road widened right now, but it is a priority for us to widen that through that corridor and we work with our transportation agencies to get that done through the development process. So, we may never get to the finish line on that priority, but it doesn't mean that through the development process we don't make that a priority, it's at least set aside future right of way for that to happen and you can see the fruits of those labors today with Chinden being widened and development occurring along that corridor and all the public and private partnerships occurring up there. So, I think that gives you some example of why some of these have to stay ongoing, because they are, they are a longer time -- it's hard to put a time frame on it, because you just don't know when properties are going to come in, when they are going to develop and what obstacles you are faced with trying to get some of these priority provisions -- what I'm trying to articulate is you don't know when these properties are going to come in and develop or when the city is going have the funds or the agency partners are going to have the funds to do some of those projects as well. That's the basis for at least having a discussion with our Council and those partner -- partnering agencies as well, so that we can send a letter to them and let them know, hey, this is in our Comprehensive Plan, we think this is important and I think if a lot of you keep hearing the message of the Mayor, he's pushing Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 138 Page 53 of 67 for that Linder Road overpass right now and so that is a priority. But, again, it's still ongoing in our Comprehensive Plan. But it's something that we definitely need and how we communicate to our partner agencies as well. Seal: As a follow up to that, just in the -- in the layout of it, would it make sense to have -- I mean a priority and maybe a time scale or something along those lines as far as a heading? That way it's -- it's understood? And the reason -- in my head, I mean I'm -- like we pick on pathways and things like that, I mean that's an ongoing, but it -- is it -- you know, how big of a priority is that in the -- in the mix of everything else that's -- that's going on? So, just trying to get a sense of holistically what are the high priority items versus what are the, you know, low and medium priority items and, then, you get a sense of, you know, this is something that happens -- if it's ongoing, essentially, it's going to happen all the time or it really has no end or other things -- you know, they have a -- you know, a termination date on them or something attached to them where a goal may be that -- to have something completed by that time. McClure: Commissioner Seal, we can certainly pass it on to City Council if you -- if you wish. We -- we do have that outlined in the staff report and the letter, but if you want something like that in the plan I can look and see if we can fit that in there somehow. Seal: Appreciate that. Fitzgerald: Thanks, Brian. Additional comments or questions from -- for staff? So, Brian, since you invited the opportunity, the only thing I'm going to share is I think if-- and I think Council knows it, the Mayor knows it, when Chinden is done being widened and the citizens realize that there is a giant bottleneck, I think the city is going to be in a -- in a really bad spot. I think ICD PCC Meridian partnership needs to come together to fix that problem in short order, because all the barrels that have been up and will be up for the next six months -- when it's all said and done and there is a bottleneck between Meridian and Locust Grove, I think people are going to lose their mind. So, that's just food for thought. As we look at prioritization I think that is crazy and I had the conversation with Director Ness asked about that specific thing and he said that would never happen. They would never let that one mile stretch not get fixed and so I'm pretty disappointed by the fact that that -- we are widening that road, using STARS money to do it, Costco money to do it, and other developers' money to do it and the state and the city can't come together to figure out how to widen the mile stretch of road while we are doing it. So, that will be my only comment and the Mayor can beat me up later, but that -- I think that's crazy. We are going to see a massive influx of folks moving to the state of Idaho, moving to the Chinden campus where HP is and we are not taking advantage of an opportunity where we mobilize to fix the road and we are going to leave a mile that's a bottleneck. So, just comment and that's not for staff, just -- it's a policy decision that someone's made and think it's a really poor one. So, just wanted to share. McClure: Commissioner Fitzgerald, thank you for sharing that. I -- I do agree with you. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 139 Page 54 of 67 Fitzgerald: I know you guys do. With that do we -- Andrea or -- do we need to make a motion to recommend approval of these or what is the request? Pogue: I believe you do. Fitzgerald: Okay. Well, is there -- do we have public testimony that needs to be taken on this? Madam Clerk, is there anyone out in the audience who would like to testify on it? Weatherly: Mr. Chair, there is not. Fitzgerald: Okay. Is there any -- one more person online that's an attendee. Anyone want to testify, please, raise your hand. Commissioner Seal, is there anyone in the audience that wants to testify? Seal: No one in the audience. So, we can clear it out for the next one, too. Fitzgerald: Brian, we really appreciate the input and the --just the information, I think it's great for us to understand how you guys work through this. Thank you. And did have it before we go or is for the next application? McClure: This is just a before you go. You can read it if you want. I don't have to go through it. I just would put a plug in for using the online plan. It's pretty interactive and you can search and do all sorts of stuff. So, if you haven't checked it out, please, do so. Fitzgerald: Thank you for that information and for sharing with us. We appreciate it. With that can I get a public -- or I mean a motion to close the public hearing? Seal: So moved. Grove: Second. Cassinelli: Second. Fitzgerald: Motion and a second to close the public hearing on H-2020-0073, the Comprehensive Plan Policy Prioritization for 2020. All those in favor say aye. Any opposed? Okay. Motion passes. MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT. Fitzgerald: Team, any comments or thoughts before we make a motion? I appreciate the information greatly. I think Commissioner Seal's comments were well onlined. I think that makes sense, see where the Council goes with that, but any additional comments? Holland: Mr. Chair, I would just say thank you to staff. I know they have been working really hard on this Comprehensive Plan and I sat on that committee and they have done Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 140 Page 55 of 67 a great job with the website tools and trying to make it really accessible for the public and I -- I know that prioritizing these things is not -- not easy to do. So, I just wanted to say thank you to staff for all their hard work on that. McClure: Thank you. Fitzgerald: I agree with that. It was informative as heck when I read through it, so thank you. I thought it was really well laid out. Grove: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Grove. Grove: I will go ahead and do the motion then. Fitzgerald: Oh, good. Grove: After considering all staff and applicant testimony -- I lost my place. See if I can -- can't do it from memory. Sorry. I'm still new. I can say that for like a year; right? Okay. After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend approval to the City Council of file number H-2020-0073 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of July 16th, 2020. McCarvel: Second. Fitzgerald: I have a motion and a second to recommend approval of file number H-2020- 0073, 2020 Comprehensive Plan Policy Prioritization. All those in favor say aye. Seal: Real quick? Fitzgerald: Oh, we have a comment. What's up? Seal: I just had a comment about adding a column to -- for the timing, so that they can classify all the priorities from low to very high. I would add that in there. Fitzgerald: And that's up to the motion maker. Mr. Grove, that's your call. Grove: Okay. How do you want that worded, I guess, Commissioner Seal? Seal: I was -- I was going to put it in as just literally -- the following modifications to add a column for timing and classify all priorities low to very high or--the scale that's provided in there, as far as I can tell, it's low to very high. I don't know that there is any more categories than that, but -- Grove: All right. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 141 Page 56 of 67 Fitzgerald: Are you modifying your motion in that regard? Grove: Yes. Fitzgerald: Is the seconder okay with that? McCarvel: I am. Second continues. Fitzgerald: Okay. Second continues. I have a motion and a second to recommend approval of file number H-2020-0073. All those in favor say aye. Any opposed? Okay. Motion passes. MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT. 7. Public Hearing for 2020 UDC Text Amendment (H-2020-0072) by City of Meridian Planning Division A. Request: Request for text amendments to update certain sections of the City's Unified Development Code (UDC) pertaining to Code Enforcement and Penalties in Chapter 1; Specific Use Standards in Chapter 4; the Public Hearing Process in Chapter 5; and the Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards in Chapter 6. Fitzgerald: Brian, we will go back to you on the second one. I will open the public hearing on 2020-UDC -- or 2020 UDC Text Amendment, H-2020-0072. Start with the staff report. Parsons: Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'm actually going to be presenting this one for you this evening. Fitzgerald: Okay. Go ahead, Bill. Parsons: Give me a moment here and I will bring up another screen, the table that I have to share with you tonight. All right. Mr. Chair, can everyone see those changes now? Fitzgerald: Yes, sir. Parsons: Or at least the table here. Fitzgerald: Yep. Parsons: Perfect. So, Mr. Chair, Members of the Commission, last item on the agenda this evening is the 2020 UDC Text Amendment. I think this body is aware that staff tries to come forward at least once a year with some proposed changes to the UDC. The one -- this year we are going to attempt to do two in a year, just because one we have heard loud and clear through the Comprehensive Plan process that there needed to be -- public Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 142 Page 57 of 67 involvement did not seem to be very transparent in the eyes of our community and as much as staff has improved the system over the years trying to be -- increase the transparency, we realize that we can do things a little bit better and so that's really the first phase of the changes before you this evening is really to change some -- some procedural changes in our code to -- to require a greater radius to our citizens, so that they can participate in the process. We have also partnered with code enforcement like we did on last year's changes to help them do their job better. We actually have Lacy Ooi, who is the planning -- code enforcement planning supervisor -- or supervisor this evening here. She is here to answer any questions you may have -- at least on the first section of the text amendments and that's really pertaining to chapter one that we have here. So, it's really the first two pages of the table of changes. Again, this -- these are only being proposed to help them do better -- to help them with their job of enforcement. I know in my conversations with Lacy -- we are in close partnership. We want to make sure that they understand our codes and that whatever job they do out in the field it's easier to enforce. In my conversation with her again she says they come from a place of education, rather than -- so, they want to help educate the public, more so than enforce the rules, but I won't go into all of the proposed changes. Again, this is just to kind of clean up the code, clarify some sections at least in Chapter One and how they can enforce the code and it just -- again, it helps educate the public a little bit more, but also helps them to do their job better. So, I would turn it over to you for any questions you may have for the code enforcement officer that's here this evening. If you don't have any questions, then, I will go ahead and continue on with my presentation. Fitzgerald: Thanks, Bill. Is there any questions on the code enforcement side, so that Lacy can be a part of that conversation? Thank you. We appreciate you being here tonight. Hopefully you don't have any questions. So, Bill, you can carry on, sir. Parsons: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Again, next sections -- really, the changes tonight -- we will have one -- or code enforcement changes two. We have a couple cleanup items in the code and, then, three, again, as I mentioned to you, is just clean up some of the process improvements that we shared with the City Council about six to eight weeks ago with them. And, again, this was some of the feedback that we were getting from our customers, our citizens, our residents and I know this body's pretty familiar with some of those changes. Recently we had someone testifying that we know -- so, what these -- these plans that we have coming before you a lot of times there could be a lot of different modifications to those plans and they come in at certain points of the process and not -- the citizens don't always understand how the process works and certainly we want to make sure that we share that information with them, but we want to make sure we share that with them in a prudent timeline and not just get it at the last minute, so that, one, staff isn't scrambling, you are scrambling and not getting the information that you need in order to make a decision and it also will help us formulate a better recommendation for you moving forward. So, that's really what I want to spend my time on this evening is just focusing on the process improvement changes in the code that we are proposing this evening. So, the first one that we realized -- recently we had a home occupation that came -- the staff approved and one of the residents -- adjacent neighbors did not feel that the --the resident met the requirements of the code. So, they actually appealed the direct Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 143 Page 58 of 67 -- director's decision and we realized -- and that went before City Council and we realized that that process wasn't laid out very well. So, essentially, that person that appealed the AUP application had to put up a public hearing sign that was four by four for the City Council review. It just didn't make a lot of sense for an appellant to put up a big sign in their front yard to dispute what their neighbor is doing on their property and so we worked with our Legal Department to realize -- at least change the code to make it a little easier to clear that if those -- the City Council reviews are coming forward and you have smaller acreage, that you have the ability to put up a smaller sign. So, essentially, we are just making it a little easier for the customer to post within the city's requirements correctly and not require the larger sign and, then, we also lessened the acreage from three down to two. So, again, this is more of a procedural change than anything. Really didn't get any feedback from any of the development community on this particular change this evening. The second one is quite a bit of improvements -- or some -- quite a few changes that we anticipate. So, currently we require with annexation -- everything that requires a public hearing requires notification and the way the code is written we usually notify residents within 300 -- or property owners within 300 feet of a project boundary. This proposed change is changing that -- or at least -- and that includes the radius notification for neighborhood meetings. So, this particular change is actually increasing the notification radiuses for neighborhood meetings from 300 feet to 500 feet. One, we think that's going to get more people involved in the neighborhood meeting. The other thing that we did was we put some parameters on how much time between application submittal and when you hold your neighborhood meetings. So, right now what -- the way it works is there is a minimum of a ten day process for the developer to get an application to us for a neighborhood meeting. So, essentially, a developer can send out a notification for a neighborhood meeting, wait five days, hold the meeting and, then, wait an additional five days to submit their application. That's the minimum process right now. The way this is structured it will be 20 days, essentially. You have to send out your letter, wait five days, but you have to wait 15 days -- excuse me. Then you have to wait ten days before you submit your application. So, we are going from a ten day window-- minimum window to a 15 day window and why we did that is to allow the applicant time to address some of the concerns they hear during that neighborhood process. I think this body's very aware of some of the contentions and arguments that can occur at those neighborhood meetings and where they don't feel like all the information was shared, the plan doesn't match what they showed at the neighborhood meeting, and, then, all of a sudden we get up here in a debate with -- between the residents and the applicant and it just doesn't seem like a very transparent, fair process for both parties. So, this is what this is trying to do. The other thing is we are making it very specific on what days you are supposed to hold those neighborhood meetings. So, you can see here on number four on the proposed changes, we are saying they need to be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays and cannot be held on any holidays. And, then, there is a time period, too. They should be held between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. And, then, underneath that we are saying it has to be held within a five mile radius of the proposed project area or City Hall. So, we want to make sure that the meeting is held in some proximity to the -- where the project is being proposed. Next item is the same thing with the mailing radiuses. So, we are changing what that is as well. Again, going from 300 feet to 500 feet, being consistent with the code above it. Next item is probably the one that we received the most public Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 144 Page 59 of 67 testimony on, at least when I looked at the public record this evening, is the time frame in which we are going to receive written testimony. Right now we really don't have anything in the code to this. This is something new. So, as this body is aware, we could -- we could be here at the hearing tonight and someone -- five minutes before the hearing someone could submit written comments and we wouldn't have -- know if they were submitted or it was even included in the public record, because we got it too late. So, what we are trying to attempt here is establish the time frame when people -- at least residents can submit written testimony on an application and you can see here we are saying by noon the day prior to the public hearing. So, essentially, giving the applicant a day to get comments before the public hearing. Noon before the day of the hearing. In looking at the proposed -- the public record, we did receive testimony from three individuals. One was Sally Reynolds. Her testimony was pertaining to open space survey, which, again, none of these changes are even touching the open spaces at this time, that will come with the latter -- later UDC changes coming up in the year. But the two other ones were -- were specific to this topic and in their testimony they were -- they thought the city should actually have a greater time period and they were actually recommending two days to receive written testimony. So, I don't know if that is within the purview of what you want to discuss tonight, if that's something that the Council -- that Commission wants to make changes moving forward to the City Council hearing, but at least I just wanted to go on record that they didn't feel like anything -- if an applicant was scheduled for a Tuesday hearing, that written testimony would not be received --the cutoff date for that would be a Friday and, then, for P&Z it would be a Tuesday. So, again, staff's proposed changes are here. Other than that, again, nothing much from the development community. These have been vetted the -- for the -- with -- to the UDC focus group and City Council. And, again, most of the changes are endorsed by those bodies. So, with that I will just conclude my presentation and stand for any questions you may have on the items that I discussed this evening. Thank you. Fitzgerald: Thanks, Bill. Appreciate the presentation. Comments or questions for the staff? Grove: Mr. Chair? Cassinelli: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Grove and, then, Commissioner Cassinelli, you hop in afterwards. Grove: Real quick--thanks, Mr. Chair. Bill, what-- is there a way that you will be notifying or making aware for the public for the written testimony that there is a deadline? What's the -- like marketing of that -- or noticing of that I guess? Parsons: Yeah. Mr. Chair, Members of the Commission, you bring up a good point and I know Caleb and I and staff, we have all had those conversations on how to, again, improve the process and so Caleb and I will be putting together, in conjunction with working with -- with the team, putting together kind of a one page summary for best Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 145 Page 60 of 67 practices for neighborhood meetings, so that we can hand out to our citizens and also our development community on what they can expect as part of a best practice neighborhood meeting. In that particular document I would imagine we are going to have this exact verbiage in there letting the community know that the deadlines for when written testimony will be received and probably laying out all of that process for them. So, we definitely want to make sure that we get this rolled out correctly for folks, so that they understand the process. Fitzgerald: Commissioner Grove, did you have a follow up there or are you good? Grove: Thank you. Fitzgerald: Commissioner Cassinelli. Cassinelli: Yeah. Bill, I didn't -- there is nothing in here on the -- on the noticing issue. I want to talk about that. Signage. I don't see anything here -- I don't know if we can add -- add to that, amend to it, but recently we had a -- there was a -- an application that -- I made a comment -- I don't know if it was in public session or e-mail, I can't recall, where the noticing sign on the property-- it was very temporary in nature and had been knocked over for -- basically almost the entire time period as a notification before it came to Planning and Zoning and, then, when it went in front of -- after it went through Planning and Zoning and, then, went on to City Council, same thing. Sign went up, a day later it's down on the ground and it was -- remained down on the ground for the -- up until the point that it was -- went to City Council. So, I don't know if it was -- it was -- it was by a school. My guess is, you know, it was kids, but is there any way to put in there something that would -- would require those signs to be in the ground a little bit more permanent on -- on -- on certain developments, so that the sign doesn't get knocked over, doesn't -- doesn't get covered up, because for some people I think that's the only -- you know, that may be the only way they are going to see it. If you are not within the 500 foot radius or you are not actively going on to city's website and looking at agendas, you are not going to see it. That sign is the only thing that-- if it's temporary and knocked over, to me that's an issue. So, I don't know -- the question -- question would be that have -- I have two other comments on this, but -- and I will save until everybody else gets a chance. So, if you can address that one, Bill, I would appreciate it. Parsons: Yeah. Mr. Chair, Commissioner Cassinelli, I remember your e-mail. I remember that discussion very well. And certainly that -- we had some of that language in this -- this round and due to just the time constraints we said let's push it out to phase two to maybe evaluate that, because some of the code -- proposed code changes -- or at least some of the vetting that we did with City Council we had proposed potentially putting out an RFP for having a sign company post the sites, so that the city could control that a little bit more and make sure that we wouldn't get too many continuances, because of these people knocking down signs or applicants forgetting to post the site. It was just too much labor -- too much upfront work at this time in order to keep this application moving forward. Council really wanted to get these -- these proposed process improvements moving forward, so we elected to remove that from this first phase and, hopefully, we will Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 146 Page 61 of 67 look at -- try to -- I will take your comments and, then, reevaluate that with what we want to incorporate with phase two, if that's okay with you, Commissioner. Cassinelli: Yeah. You -- you recall that, you know that's on the radar, so, yeah, it's just -- I would like to see that addressed as soon as you can. The next--the next round would -- would I think be great, so thank you. Parsons: Yeah. Thank you. Fitzgerald: Comments or questions for Bill? Seal: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Seal, go right ahead. Seal: First one is just a grammatical thing for 11-43-38. It looks like you want to include service, but the way that I read it it's vehicle sales or rental and service. So, should that be an or instead an and in front of service? Because the way I read it it's -- it's either vehicle sales or rental and service, not -- breaking service out being its own thing. Parsons: Yeah. We could certainly look at that. Seal: And, then, one of the things that I'm not seeing here -- and let me preface this by saying that I really really respect all the work that the staff does and I try to first read through the staff report, you know, and, then, go through the public comments, go through the agency comments and things like that, but one of the things that I'm noticing more as things get busy is the staff reports are coming in pretty late in the process for certain things and -- and, again, I understand the load that staff is under and I don't want to beat up on anybody here too much, but it would be nice if the agencies also had some kind of criteria for submitting comments. Also some minimums as far as which agencies should need to submit comments and, then, maybe how that ties into, you know, something as far as the staff reports being available for Commission to take a look at those, because, again, I mean trying to go through the applicant submittal without the staff report, is like -- you know, a little bit like me trying to fumble around in the dark. So, the staff report helps turn the light on for me and sometimes it -- you know, after I read the staff report I have to go back in and read different things that were submitted just to make sure it all still makes sense. So, I guess in all -- I guess what I'm trying to say is, you know, is -- is there going to be a criteria for agency submittals as far as time and which agencies we need to have submit feedback and is there something in there as far as when the staff reports need to be available? Parsons: Mr. Chair, Members of the Commission, again, yes, the last thing we want to do is get you late staff reports and we -- I can assure you there is multiple reasons for that. I'm not going to sit up here and make all the excuses in the world. Yes, we -- our deadline is Friday, 5:00 o'clock. That's -- that's our internal deadline to you, so that you have that weekend and, then, the clerk publishes an agenda Monday, that's when you Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 147 Page 62 of 67 get -- you are supposed to get the information and review the staff report from us. I can tell you next month we are starting a pilot program where the Council has -- the clerk is going to be publishing the agenda for the City Council meetings a couple days early and that's pushed our staff report deadline to them a few days back. So, I would imagine if that works and the Mayor wants to move forward some of those changes, we will communicate that to the Commission and try to see what we can do to implement that for the other commissions. But for right now we are going to test it out in August with the City Council and what I have told my staff is if-- build enough time in here to get you the information so that you need it. So, what we do now is -- the way it works is the agencies sign up for whether or not they want to be part of the agenda and they have done that through the clerk's office and, then, the clerk transmits the application to that agency. So, there is no -- what we -- what the city can't do is we can't force them to respond. What we can do is provide them a copy of the application and that's what we do. We provide all of those partners and agencies all of that information and how they choose to respond and don't, we don't force them to, but I can tell you if we don't have -- from what we hear from the City Council and the commission, traffic is a concern, so we always want to make sure we have ACHD comments. We know the schools are a concern. We always want to reach out to our partner and say, hey, what is going on, like, you know, what are your comments on this application. I don't see it in the packet. So, we try to reach out and provide that courtesy to those two agencies. The other thing that I try to do, if I know it's a controversial or a larger project that's going to take a -- take a longer period of time is I reach out to our agency partners and I say, hey, what's a reasonable time frame that we can expect comment for you and, then, we start --we look at our schedule and, okay, this is the date we need to target for P&Z, let's back it up there and, then, work towards that goal. Most the time that works, but sometimes it doesn't. What this body doesn't know -- and sometimes we don't -- I don't know how all of ACHD works either, but I know if even one resident complains about a staff report, they have to go to the commission and I can't control who is going to complain and want to appeal the staff's decision and go to -- and schedule that thing for a night meeting or -- or afternoon meeting with ACHD. We can't control any of that. But I know our communication to those agencies are I think very -- very good. Not -- not a concern that you won't ever get the information you are seeking. Timing for that is an issue and we are starting to see that a little bit more where we are at the 11th hour and sometimes agencies will change their comments at the last minute. We were anticipating something else and all of a sudden they -- we have a staff report ready for you and we get a kink and we are like, wow, this isn't what we were expecting from you. So, we asked for a continuance or staff is trying to get that additional information to try to formalize that staff report and sometimes we can't get that information quickly enough to meet that deadline and so we need to have a discussion with our director and determine whether or not staff has the ability to be more forceful on requiring continuances on the applicant and bringing that to you as a staff recommendation to continue, because we don't have all the information to share with you. It's been our policy to let the -- kind of let the applicant drive the continuance or request those continuances. So, yeah, we have some work to do there and we are trying to do that. The other thing that we have toyed with as well is not scheduling projects for hearings until we have all agency comments. Maybe we don't bring it to you until we work everything out on the front end and, then, come in and as soon as we have all that information we get it printed Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 148 Page 63 of 67 on the staff report and schedule a hearing. A lot of places do that outside of Idaho. They will want to get all the comments up front first and get the -- get it set up so that you can go forward without conditioning it that much. But those are discussions that we kicked off this week to see how we can brainstorm some ideas and see how we can improve on that. The other thing is we weren't fully staffed and now we are and we are getting to the point where we are training people and you can see them coming up to speed and seeing them grow and moving projects through the hearing process. So, as we get that experience and get people trained up and hopefully retain good people, I think we will -- our timeline should be getting better and better. I have seen that and I track all of the projects, so I know where our time frames are, what's taking us longest, but these bigger projects I would agree with you, they are taking longer and you are getting them later and that's something that we have to improve on and we have and hopefully you have seen that, you have done some projects earlier lately to where you can read that and get us comments and your questions, too. So, hopefully, you have seen an improvement on that recently, but there have been a couple outliers where, again, staff is going back and forth to the applicants at the 11th hour trying to get the information, so that we can get you that detailed report and sometimes that does bleed over into the following week. So, again, apologies for that, but we are trying. Seal: Thank you. Appreciate that. Holland: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: One quick -- just to add on. I think your comment -- I really appreciate the text amendments you guys are putting forward. I think it gives us enough opportunity to -- it gives a deadline for everybody to be on the same page, so they get the information, we all have the same information at the same time. I think pushing it to 48 hours is probably a little bit too long, because people get -- their lives are busy and they will hear about the -- neighbors get together and getting it -- I mean you guys are scrambling, the staff is running crazy, we are trying to review things and so I think having that 24 hour period to get everything in is a great thing and I also think getting the public more involved is a good thing. We hear -- we will hear -- we are always going to hear I wasn't notified, but-- but at least hopefully show that we are being responsive to the citizen's request and I think you guys are doing a great job of putting the pieces together. So, thank you for these. I think they are -- they are a good step. Commissioner Holland, sorry about that. Holland: That's fine. I was just going to carry on. This isn't really necessarily about the text amendments, but just a comment to what Commissioner Seal was saying. I know we have had a lot of late nights lately with the P&Z Commission, so one -- one request I might ask of you is if you see that there is going to be several that have a lot of written testimony and we know that we are going to be going late, one specific request is for the poor guy that ends up at the end of that meeting that doesn't have any public testimony and they wait until 10:30 and we are letting them in just because we feel bad for him, but I know at one point we talked about cutting off Commission meetings at -- at 10.30 or 10:00 and we have gone past that several times lately. So, I don't know if there is a way to help mitigate that and it's hard to predict how much testimony you are going to get or Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 149 Page 64 of 67 how much deliberation we are going to have, but if you see some contentious ones we appreciate when you can help us balance those out on the agenda. So, just a comment. But thanks for the cleanup and I think you have done some good work here. So, thanks, Bill. Parsons: Yeah. Appreciate those comments and I would also let you know that if there is a controversial project I try to have the team add that to that table at the -- on the first front page of the staff report, so you know to go right to the public record and see those issues, because that's something that's important to us, we want you to know -- we want you to be aware of the issues and know what's -- what's -- potentially that it could be a late evening for that hearing and, then, I do set the agenda in conjunction with the clerk's office, so I try to -- I try to get the easier projects out of the way where I don't anticipate a lot of those hurdles and that way we can get through some business before we get to the controversial project and, then, just going back to Commissioner Seal's comments I want to let them know that, yeah, we are holding ourselves to earlier deadlines, too. Just like we are for the customers, too. So, I didn't quite wrap up that comment, but I just want to let you know that's -- that's the expectation moving forward. Holland: Thanks, Bill. Parsons: Yeah. McCarvel: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner McCarvel. McCarvel: So, yeah, I think we are all in total support of you guys -- of staff, Bill. I think the comments of getting the staff report is just as much protection for you guys as it is us being able to have the time to read it. You guys do do such a good job -- I know I lean heavily on those staff reports as well, but there is only so much that's humanly possible in a work week and I think we have seen even a pandemic isn't going to slow down growth in Meridian. So, you know, however-- if there is only so many things that fit on an agenda and there is only so much that can be done and if somebody's application has to wait its turn, it just has to wait. Cassinelli: Amen to that. Fitzgerald: Commissioner McCarvel, anything -- additional comments from the team? McCarvel: Yeah. I appreciate all the work that's gone into all of this and I don't have anything else that would be in reference to the text amendments. So, we can wrap it up. Fitzgerald: Commissioner Cassinelli, you had a couple things you wanted to keep to the end. Go right ahead, sir. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 150 Page 65 of 67 Cassinelli: Yes. Thank you. You -- you take good notes or got a good memory there. One of the two. One of them was addressed and that was the -- the -- the timing of when we see things. So, Bill, thank you for going into detail. Thank you guys for doing that and -- and juggling all that. I appreciate it. But I just kind of want to ask about that. The last item on there has brought up something else and -- and I just maybe get feedback from you of when you might address this, unless you get -- and maybe you haven't, but what's come up a lot lately are the common drives and I think the limit is six. Is that something that you guys might have another look at and reduce that amount, because it seems like we always -- we beat up the applicant. We always ask them to bring it down to like two. So, I just want to know a timeline if you guys are going to -- I'm not asking you to put it on this, but is that something you have been talking about? Parsons: We may want to. It certainly is becoming an issue to have that text amendment, bring it up, maybe go back to four. And the reason why we went to six, because they -- I think the applicant -- actually that request came from the development community. I don't remember the -- it's been a number of years, probably 13 or 14, or maybe even sooner than that. I -- I know it came forth when I did work on that Spurwing development, Spurwing Greens, when that was bought out by Brighton and Chris Anderson Sundance Company to resurrect that plat. They had some unique common drive situations where they actually had it U-shaped, so it was almost like a long U-shaped driveway and so that seemed to work in that situation where you could have six homes off of that and what's happening is people are using it to just cram a bunch more lots in. So, I don't know if it's working as effective as it should be. But, again, that section is all -- is eligible for alternative compliance, but certainly the code used to be no more than four. So, I'm not sure what this -- again, it's not on my radar to discuss, but I know the second phase we will start getting into more code changes, which will be -- there will be more involvement with the UDC focus group, who is made up of the development community and other, you know, residents -- other business professionals, staff. So, if that's something that you would like us to take under consideration I'm more than happy to add that to the list and see if they are willing or wanting to discuss that and make changes to that section of code. Cassinelli: Yeah. I would love to see that discussed sooner rather than later. I don't know if anybody else is under the same opinion. Grove: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Commissioner Grove. Grove: Just a real quick--just kind of in the same vein for future pieces like this. Looking at the parking requirements, because that's always been the theme. It feel like that's a sticking point on some of the -- like apartment complex developments and things like that where the minimum doesn't ever meet what we are looking for or what the community is looking for. So, just keeping that on the radar. I know it's probably been talked about a lot in the past and will always be talked about, but just kind of keeping that on the radar for that future group. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 151 Page 66 of 67 Fitzgerald: Thank you, Commissioner Grove. Anything additional for staff? Bill, I think you guys did a great job. We really appreciate all your efforts and I know there is constant adjustment and constant looking at -- and we just appreciate the work the staff has done lately. I know it's been -- it's been underwater and -- and to hear that your staff is back up and getting people squared away. So, thank you for all you are doing and thank you for this. Parsons: Yeah. Thank you. Appreciate it. I will pass along any comments to others that work on this as well. Fitzgerald: Thanks, Bill. Seal: Mr. Chair? Fitzgerald: Is there any public testimony on this -- sorry. Go right ahead. Seal: No. You go ahead. I was out of order. Fitzgerald: Is there any public testimony, Madam Clerk? I think -- if anybody else wants to -- Weatherly: Mr. Chair, there is not. No. Fitzgerald: Okay. Sure we are squared away. With that a motion is always in order. Commissioner Seal, were you moving that direction? Seal: Absolutely. Do we need to close the public comment first? Fitzgerald: Yes. Can we get a motion to close the public hearing on file number H-2020- 0072? Holland: So moved. Seal: Second. Cassinelli: So moved. Second. Fitzgerald: Motion and a second to close the public hearing on H-2020-0072, the 2020 UDC Text Amendment. All those in favor say aye. Any opposed? Okay. MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT Fitzgerald: Any other comments before I have another motion? Go right ahead, if not. Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission July 16,2020 Item 2. 152 Page 67 of 67 Seal: Mr. Chair, after considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend approval to City -- City Council of file number H-2020-0072 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of July 16th, 2020. McCarvel: Second. Fitzgerald: I have a motion and a second to recommend approval of file number H-2020- 0072, the 2020 UDC Text Amendments. All those in favor say aye. Any opposed? Motion passes. Thanks, team. MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT. Fitzgerald: I need one more motion. Seal: Move we adjourn. Cassinelli: Mr. Chair, I move we adjourn. McCarvel: Second. Fitzgerald: Have a motion to adjourn and a second to adjourn. All those in favor say aye. MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT. Fitzgerald: Thank you so much. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:37 P.M. (AUDIO RECORDING ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS.) APPROVED 8 6 2020 RYAN FITZGERALD - CHAIRMAN DATE APPROVED ATTEST: CHRIS JOHNSON - CITY CLERK Planning and Zoning Hearing Outline and Presentations Changes to Agenda: th  Item #5B: Horse Meadows (H-2020-0060), is requesting continuance to August 20 P&Z hearing to work out access issues presented by ACHD late last week.  Item #5D: Prescott Ridge – AZ, PP (H-2020-0047) – Applicant requests 2-week continuance to work through concerns pertaining to utility extension and to allow more time to get comments from the school district & ACHD. – Staff thth recommends continuance to the Aug. 20 meeting instead as the Aug. 6 agenda is full. Item #5A: Teakwood Place Subdivision (H-2020-0006) NOTE: This project was continued by Planning and Zoning Commission on May 7, 2020 to the date of June 4, 2020. Prior to that meeting, the Applicant requested a continuance to a future date to have more time to address issues presented at the Commission meeting and by Staff. Staff has received revised plans which has corrected most of the issues previously discussed. Application(s):  Annexation and Zoning, and Preliminary Plat Size of property, existing zoning, and location: This site consists of 7.35 acres of land, currently zoned RUT in the County, located at 1835 E. Victory Rd.. Adjacent Land Use & Zoning: North – Residential use, R-8 zoning; East – Residential use, RUT zoning; South – Residential use, R-4 zoning; West – Residential use, R-8 zoning. History: N/A Comprehensive Plan FLUM Designation: Medium Density Residential Summary of Request: Request for AZ of 7.35 acres of land with an R-8 zoning designation and a preliminary plat consisting of 22 building lots and 4 common lots (one of the 22 building lots contains the existing homes that is to remain). The future land use designation for the subject site is medium density residential which allows detached single family homes and requires that gross density reside between 3-8 du/ac. The Applicant’s revised plat has a gross density of 2.99 du/ac which can be rounded up to comply with the Comp plan. In addition, the Applicant has reduced the number of lots since the previous Commission hearing from 28 lots to 22 and has proposed the project as one phase instead of two. The minimum property size is approximately 4,784 square feet with an average buildable lot size of 10,318 square feet, exceeding the 4,000 square foot minimum requirement for the R-8 zoning district. As noted, there is an existing home on the subject site that is intended to remain and reside in one of the proposed building lots. In addition, some of the accessory structures on the property are proposed to remain as well. Any structures that remain on the property must comply with the dimensional standards of the requested R-8 zoning or be removed. Current access to the property is via a driveway connection to E. Victory Road and the Applicant is requesting that this access remain for the existing homes. Keeping this access does not comply with City code or with ACHD policies. However, ACHD has amended their policy and offers their approval of keeping the access and sites the reasoning for this is the low number of vehicle trips that would occur from one home. Staff cannot support this due to code requirements that access be taken from a lesser classified street if it is available. Staff believes that if the existing access does not close at the time of this development, it may never be closed. The Applicant should be required to close the access to Victory road and take access from the proposed new local street within the subdivision. The Applicant is requesting a council waiver to keep this access. The Applicant is also proposing to construct an emergency only access that connects the proposed E. Fathom Street to Victory Road. Staff is recommending a condition of approval that this emergency access be constructed prior to any issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. Parking for the development is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-6 for detached single-family homes based on the number of bedrooms per home. The proposed street sections are 33-feet wide and would also offer on-street parking where no fire hydrants or driveway curb cuts exist. In addition, the Applicant has proposed a larger than normal cul-de-sac at the end of one of the new local streets in the development. This cul-de-sac has a 57-foot radius which is 9 feet wider than the standard requirement of 48 feet, therefore allowing on street parking along the edge of this cul-de-sac as well. The Applicant has submitted sample elevations of the single-family homes for this project. 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. All single-family homes appear to meet design and architectural standards. In the northeast corner of the site, the Master Pathways Plan shows a small section of multi-use pathway. The Applicant has worked with both planning staff and parks staff and to propose a pathway easement in this location instead of constructing the pathway. The easement is partially located within the irrigation district easement and that portion of the pathway easement will be obtained by the City. The logic behind this is two-fold: 1) to minimize the impact to the homeowner who is remaining on the property since the pathway would encroach into their back porch if it were entirely on this subject property and; 2) to not construct a pathway that would lead to nowhere for the foreseeable future since adjacent county property owners have shown little intention on redeveloping in the near future. Staff is supportive of this option to provide an easement that is shared between this property and the irrigation district to be constructed at a later date. Staff has spoken with the irrigation district and they are supportive of the easement so long as they have the space for their 18-foot wide access road. To ensure this small pathway section is built in the future, Staff is recommending a DA provision that the multi-use pathway shall be constructed by this owner if the lot with the existing home is redeveloped or subdivided prior to the City constructing the pathway in the easement. Five (5) foot attached sidewalks are proposed along all internal local streets, in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-17. A five-foot wide detached sidewalk is required to be constructed with the required frontage improvements along Victory Road. This sidewalk should be constructed within the required 25-foot landscape buffer along Victory Road. A 25-foot wide common lot is depicted on the plat but is proposed with no new improvements. The applicant states that the existing and mature Spruce trees along Victory Road would have to be removed in order to construct the frontage improvements with a detached sidewalk. Staff finds that the existing trees do offer a quality landscape buffer between Victory and the proposed subdivision but am afraid that if the frontage improvements do not occur now they may never be installed. The frontage improvements are required by City code and therefore the Applicant is asking for a Council waiver to require the improvements at a later date when the lot with the existing home redevelops in the future. A minimum of 10% qualified open space meeting the standards listed in UDC 11-3G-3B is required. Based on the proposed plat of 7.35 acres, a minimum of 0.74 acres of common open space should be provided. According to the Applicant’s provided open space exhibit, the Applicant is proposing approximately 39,888 square feet (0.92 acres) of open space (12.45%) consisting of common lots with open space. The Applicant’s open space exhibit labels 32,295 square feet (approximately 0.74 acres) of the open space as qualifying (10.09%). This is a reduction of approximately 10,000 square feet from the previous plat seen here. The open space is primarily proposed as two common open lots with one residing in the very southeast corner of the site and one more centralized but smaller. The open space is to be available at the time of development as the project is no longer being phased. All lots appear to meet UDC requirements to count towards qualified open space. The proposed open space meets the minimum UDC requirements by less than 200 square feet. Staff finds that the proposed open space meets the minimum requirements but is not premier. The revised open space exhibit and plat has also confused Staff with a plat note regarding Lot 19, Block 1, the lot containing the temporary turnaround. The revised plat shows some of the non-qualifying open space on Lot 19, Block 1 which is the lot with the temporary turnaround located on it. The Applicant has deemed this lot as non-buildable until the stub street is extended and the temporary turnaround is removed with a plat note. Staff agrees with this designation but making it non-buildable and including it in the overall open space depicts a potential issue in the future. Will this lot be a future common open space lot or will it be a future buildable lot? Staff wants to ensure all of the open space numbers and the number of buildings lots are confirmed prior to this application being developed. In addition, if Lot 19, Block 1 is intended to be a common open space lot in the future, an additional small pocket of open space is not ideal. If this is the intended purpose of this lot, Staff recommends that the Applicant revise the plat to have the proposed open space more contiguous to each other. Minimally, the Applicant should clarify what the intent of this lot is in the future. With the revised plat and open space exhibit, the Applicant has not proposed any amenity. The future pathway cannot be counted as an amenity as it is not being provided with this application and development. Staff requested that the landscape plan be revised to show an amenity on one of the common open space lots prior to the Commission hearing but Staff did not receive any updated plans. Written Testimony: Karen McLafferty, board member of Tradewinds Sub. HOA – Additional traffic through their subdivision as the only access to this propped project; Emergency response times; Concerns over the drainage pond and its correct engineering; Height of homes abutting the east side of Tradewinds. Trisha Garcia-Brown, Tradewinds Sub. resident – Concerns over the singular access into Teakwood through their subdivision. Mary Dechambeau, neighbor – Concerns over: Construction vehicle traffic not utilizing their private road for access; Drainage concerns if Eightmile Lateral is modified. Sandy Blaser, Tradewinds resident – Concerns over single access into Teakwood through their subdivision and; concern over building height for those homes directly abutting Tradewinds Subdivision. Mike McClure, Tuscany Subdivision resident – Concerns over pathway connections from his subdivision into this one. Karen McLafferty, Tradewinds Subdivision resident (commented since previous Commission hearing) – Concerns over drainage and possible pond system used within Teakwood; singular access going through Tradewinds Sub.; potential of two story of homes along the western property boundary. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval (note: Staff is aware that the subject application meets the minimum requirements in most regards; Commission should determine if this an appropriate time for this annexation and quality of development). Notes: Possible Motions: Approval After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend approval to the City Council of File Number H- 2020-0006, as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of July 16, 2020, with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications to conditions) Denial After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend denial to the City Council of File Number H-2020- 0006, as presented during the hearing on July 16, 2020, for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial) Continuance I move to continue File Number H-2020-0006 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance) Item #5C: Landing South (H-2020-0005) The Commission continued the project in order for the Applicant to work with ACHD to facilitate a construction entrance off of Linder Rd. until initial occupancy; and reconfigure the plans to include a pathway between Lots 58 & 59 that complies with UDC standards and specifically fencing standards, possibly reduce the density or modify the design to improve parking and internal circulation and revise the east lots to more of an R-4 size. The Applicant has submitted a revised plat that depicts 2 fewer buildable lots for the Commission’s consideration in th response to their direction at the hearing on June 4. They plan to retain the existing 50” silver maple tree on the site which will reduce their mitigation requirements to 17” (condition #3b); ACHD will allow a temporary construction entrance off Linder Rd. during development of the subdivision but not during home construction; there are 2 on-street parking spaces & 2 additional spaces at the end of each of the 2 common driveways for a total of 6 spaces in additional to those provided on individual lots in garages & parking pads; private sidewalks are proposed to each of the lots from the sidewalk along Linder Rd. – a common lot w/a pathway from Spoonbill to Linder Rd. is not proposed; and the lots on the east side of the development were increased to that of an R-4 size (i.e. 8,000 s.f.). Application(s):  Rezone  Preliminary Plat Size of property, existing zoning, and location: This site consists of 2.27 acres of land, zoned R-4, located at 660 S. Linder Rd. Adjacent Land Use & Zoning: Single-family residential properties surround this site, zoned R-8 and R-8. History: This property was annexed in 1994 without the requirement of a DA. Comprehensive Plan FLUM Designation: MDR (3-8 units/acre) Summary of Request: Rezone of 2.43 acres of land from the R-4 to the R-8 zoning district for the development of 14 residential dwelling units consisting of a mix of SFR detached and 2-family duplex dwellings at a gross density of 6.16 units/acre consistent with the MDR FLUM designation. Preliminary plat consisting of 10 building lots and 3 common lots on 2.27 acres of land in the proposed R-8 zoning district. The minimum lot size proposed is 4,004 s.f. with an average lot size of 6,305 s.f. Duplexes are proposed adjacent to Linder Rd. with SFR detached homes on the eastern portion of the development. Access is proposed via the extension of an existing stub street (S. Spoonbill Ave. from Joshua St.) from the north boundary of the site which ends in a cul-de-sac; 2 common driveways are proposed off the cul-de-sac for access as shown on the plat. No access is proposed or approved via Linder Rd.; an emergency only access exists off-site to the north via Linder Rd. Off-street parking is provided in accord with UDC standards; 2 on-street parking spaces as well as 4 spaces at the ends of the common driveways for a total of 6 spaces are available for guest parking in addition to the parking pads provided on each lot. Staff is concerned there may not be adequate on-street parking for guests and area for trash receptacles on trash day; however, the UDC does not have standards for on-street parking. The Kennedy Lateral runs along the north boundary of this site and has been piped. The PMP depicts a 10’ wide multi-use pathway along the frontage of this site adjacent to Linder Rd.; however, because there is an existing sidewalk that is in good condition in this area, the Park’s Dept. is not requiring it to be reconstructed and is only requiring an easement for a future pathway. A 25’ wide landscaped street buffer is required along Linder Rd. Because this site is below 5 acres in size, the qualified open space & site amenity standards in the UDC do not apply. An open space exhibit was submitted that depicts 0.37 of an acre of common open space consisting of the street buffer along Linder Rd. & the area along the north boundary where the Kennedy Lateral lies. No amenities are proposed. Wrought iron fencing is proposed to be constructed at the back edge of the street buffer along Linder Rd. & along the Kennedy Lateral easement. Conceptual building elevations were submitted for the homes proposed in this development as shown. Single-family detached homes are a single-story in height with stucco finish and stone veneer accents; duplexes are 2-stories in height with a mix of vertical & horizontal siding – the duplex structures are required to comply with the design standards in the ASM. Written Testimony:  Chris & Candace Johnson – requests Joshua St. is allowed to extend to the west & connect to Linder Rd. as a permanent access instead of emergency only – or at the very least, that construction traffic is allowed to use this access for development of the subdivision; and that a “No Outlet” sign be installed at on S. Tylee Way where it intersects Waltman Dr. to notify drivers the street dead ends to prevent unnecessary traffic.  Jeff Bolen – requests a direct access via Linder Rd. is allowed for this development. Staff did reach out to ACHD to see if an access via Linder Rd. would be allowed and it would not, as it does not meet District policies – the site does not have sufficient frontage to meet spacing requirements from Gander Dr. to the south & Pintail Dr. to the north; with the proposed development factored in, traffic volumes on Gander Dr. are anticipated to be well below what is allowed on a local street.  Kenneth “Scott” Grapatin – Concern pertaining to the continued provision of irrigation water to his property, which currently runs through the north side of the proposed project & accessibility of the ditch for repairs and cleaning.  Josh Beach, Applicant’s Representative - they are in agreement with the staff report except for conditions #3b & #3c. o #3b – requests the following modification: “Depict an additional 67 caliper inches of trees within common areas on the site as mitigation for removal of existing trees in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-10C.5. The applicant shall comply with standards listed in UDC 11-3B-10C.5, and prior to City Council shall coordinate with the City Arborist on mitigation, and shall provide Planning Staff with an updated landscape plan showing caliper inches proposed to be removed and caliper inches replaced. The 50-inch caliper silver maple along Linder Rd. is required to be retained on the site and protected during construction, unless required to be removed by ACHD.” – Staff is amenable to this change. o #3c – delete condition: “Include mitigation calculations in the Landscape Calculations table based on the City Arborist’s inspection, in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-10C.5; a total of 67 caliper inches of trees is required for mitigation.” Staff does not recommend deletion of this condition & recommends instead that the specific caliper inches to be mitigated is updated based on the updated mitigation plan to be provided before the Council hearing. Staff Recommendation: Approval Notes: Possible Motions: Approval After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend approval to the City Council of File Number H- 2020-0005, as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of June 4, 2020, with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications to conditions) Denial After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend denial to the City Council of File Number H-2020- 0005, as presented during the hearing on June 4, 2020, for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial) Continuance I move to continue File Number H-2020-0005 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance) Item #5E: 2020 Comprehensive Plan Policy Prioritization (H-2020-0073) Application(s):  Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Summary of Request: The City of Meridian Planning Division submitted an application for a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment. This amendment does not modify any text in the Comprehensive Plan, except to add priorities and responsible lead information to adopted policies. There are no map amendments or other modifications proposed. There are 492 policies with 380 of them considered to be Action Items. Action items have five priorities listed as either Ongoing, Very High, High, Medium, or Low. The other 112 policies are Goals and Objectives, which are important for context and direction, but are not tasks in and of themselves (they are not prioritized). Goals and objectives list responsible groups for child policies, for tracking and continuity. Policies were also assigned a department for their Responsible Lead and Support. Policies that would otherwise go to a City Commission, were assigned to the Department with the staff liaison/coordinator. No policies were assigned to other agencies. These prioritized policies were developed by Planning Division staff in coordination with all other identified Departments. It is expected that the Mayor and City Council will have their own views on this prioritization, but Planning and Zoning Commission may wish to provide suggestions as well. After adoption, a regular reporting and update to these policies is expected, usually yearly, to maintain the plans relevancy. Written Testimony: None Staff Recommendation: Approval Notes: Possible Motions: Approval After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend approval to the City Council of File Number H- 2020-0073, as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of July 16, 2020, with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications to conditions) Denial After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend denial to the City Council of File Number H-2020- 0073, as presented during the hearing on July 16, 2020, for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial) Continuance I move to continue File Number H-2020-0073 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance) Item #5F: 2020 UDC Text Amendment (H-2020-0072) Application(s):  UDC Text Amendment Summary of Request: In accord with Meridian City Code 11-5, the Planning Division has applied to amend the text of the Unified Development Code (UDC). For purposes of this application, both the Planning Division and the Code Enforcement Division have work closely to compile a host of changes and combine them into one application. Staff believes these changes are fairly straight-forward and largely administrative in nature; related to process primarily and not development improvement requirements. NOTE: Code Enforcement changes are first in the table and pertain to Chapter 1 of the UDC. The text amendment includes updates to multiple sections and the addition of new provisions that pertain to the following:  Code Enforcement and Penalties in Chapter 1;  Specific Use Standards in Chapter 4;  Public Hearing Process in Chapter 5; and the  Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards in Chapter 6. And other miscellaneous sections to improve the administration of the code. The staff report contains the table of the requested changes/additions and supporting commentary explaining the purpose of the change to the UDC. Many of these changes have been vetted with City Council before the application submittal and the draft changes were shared with the UDC Focus Group and others to solicit feedback. As of the print deadline for this report, Staff received one email from one of the members of the UDC Focus Group pertaining to the submittal timeframes for public testimony (see public record). In summary, Staff believes the changes proposed with this application will make the implementation and use of the UDC more understandable, useable and enforceable, while greatly improving the transparency and efficiency of the planning and development process. Written Testimony: BCA and Laren Bailey Staff Recommendation: Approval Notes: Possible Motions: Approval After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend approval to the City Council of File Number H- 2020-0072, as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of July 16, 2020, with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications to conditions) Denial After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend denial to the City Council of File Number H-2020- 0072, as presented during the hearing on July 16, 2020, for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial) Continuance I move to continue File Number H-2020-0072 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance) Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingJuly 16, 2020 h2 Slide 1 h2 Agenda Item Numbers/Order: hoodc, 12/19/2006 Item AERIALZONINGFLUM Maps–#5A: Teakwood Place Subdivision, AZ/PP Revised PlatPreliminary Submitted Conceptual Elevations Revised Open Space Item AERIALZONINGFLUM RZ/PP–#4C: Landing South Preliminary Plat (original)Reconfigured Preliminary Plat = Parking Space Landscape Plan Conceptual Duplex ElevationsFamily Detached-SingleConceptual Elevations CiWE IDIAN�-- ITEM SHEET Council Agenda Item - 3.A. Presenter: Estimated Time for Presentation: 0 Title of Item - Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law for Ustick Marketplace Storage (Phase 2) (H-2020-0051) by Rick Stewart with Babcock Design, Located at 3535 N. Records Ave. MI&O J�� ATTACHMENTS: Description Type UPload Findings Findings/Orders 7/10/2020 Exhibit A Exhibit 7/10/2020 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 5 of 138 CITY OF MERIDIAN V IDIAN;--- FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ! DAHO DECISION&ORDER In the Matter of the Request for Conditional Use Permit for Ustick Marketplace Storage Phase II, Located at 3535 N. Records Avenue in the C-G Zoning District, by Sun Mountain Investments LLC. Case No(s).H-2020-0051 For the Planning& Zoning Commission Hearing Date of: July 9, 2020(Findings on July 16, 2020) A. Findings of Fact 1. Hearing Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of July 9, 2020,incorporated by reference) 2. Process Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of July 9, 2020, incorporated by reference) 3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of July 9, 2020, incorporated by reference) 4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of July 9, 2020, incorporated by reference) B. Conclusions of Law 1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the"Local Land Use Planning Act of 1975,"codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code(I.C. §67-6503). 2. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission takes judicial notice of its Unified Development Code codified at Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of Meridian has,by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian,which was adopted April 19, 2011,Resolution No. 11-784 and Maps. 3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code § 11-5A. 4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s)received from the governmental subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction. 5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not impose expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed. 6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this decision,which shall be signed by the Chairman of the Commission and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk upon the applicant, the Planning Department,the Public Works Department and any affected party requesting notice. CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER CASE NO(S). [file#1 Page 1 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 6 of 138 7. That this approval is subject to the conditions of approval in the attached staff report for the hearing date of July 9, 2020, incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the application. C. Decision and Order Pursuant to the Planning & Zoning Commission's authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 1I- 5A and based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby ordered that: 1. The applicant's request for Conditional Use Permit is hereby approved in accord with the conditions of approval in the staff report for the hearing date of July 9, 2020, attached as Exhibit A. D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits Notice of Two(2)Year Conditional Use Permit Duration Please take notice that the conditional use permit, when granted, shall be valid for a maximum period of two(2)years unless otherwise approved by the City in accord with UDC 11-513-6F.1. During this time, the applicant shall commence the use as permitted in accord with the conditions of approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval, and acquire building permits and commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or in the ground. For conditional use permits that also require platting,the final plat must be signed by the City Engineer within this two(2)year period in accord with UDC 11-5B-6F.2. Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord with 11-5B-6.F.1, the Director may authorize a single extension of the time to commence the use not to exceed one(1)two(2)year period. Additional time extensions up to two(2) years as determined and approved by the Commission may be granted. With all extensions, the Director or Commission may require the conditional use comply with the current provisions of Meridian City Code Title 11. E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis 1. The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, a denial of a conditional use permit entitles the Owner to request a regulatory taking analysis. Such request must be in writing, and must be filed with the City Clerk not more than twenty-eight(28)days after the final decision concerning the matter at issue. A request for a regulatory takings analysis will toll the time period within which a Petition for Judicial Review may be filed. 2. Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of Meridian. When applicable and pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521,any affected person being a person who has an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the final action of the governing board may within twenty-eight(28)days after the date of this decision and order seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52,Title 67, Idaho Code. F. Attached: Staff report for the hearing date of July 9, 2020 CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER CASE NO(S). [file#1 Page 2 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 7 of 138 By action of the Planning&Zoning Commission at its regular meeting held on the 16th day of July, 2020. COMMISSIONER RYAN FITZGERALD, CHAIRMAN VOTED AYE COMMISSIONER LISA HOLLAND,VICE CHAIRMAN VOTED AYE COMMISSIONER RHONDA MCCARVEL VOTED AYE COMMISSIONER ANDREW SEAL VOTED AYE COMMISSIONER PATRICIA PITZER VOTED COMMISSIONER WILLIAM CASSINELLI VOTED AYE COMMISSIONER NICK GROVE VOTED AYE Ryan Fitzgerald, Chairman Attest: Chris Johnson, City Clerk Copy served upon the Applicant, the Planning and Development Services divisions of the Community Development Department, the Public Works Department and the City Attorney. By: Dated: 7-16-2020 City Clerk's Office CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER CASE NO(S). [file#1 Page 3 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 8 of 138 EXHIBIT A STAFF REPORT C�,WEII COMMUN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT .►A H O HEARING 7/9/2020 Legend _ DATE: ��Pro�a- Lxa'or TO: Planning&Zoning Commission ILI. FROM: Alan Tiefenbach, Associate Planner 208-489-0573 SUBJECT: H-2020-0051 � Ustick Marketplace Storage Phase II - --' PF=1 : -- - LOCATION: 3535 N. Records Avenue LJH HH I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Applicant has submitted applications for a conditional use permit and administrative design review for a self-service storage facility on 1 acre of land in the C-G zoning district. This is the second phase of an existing facility to add 116 additional storage units. Note: The administrative design review application is reviewed and approved by the Director; Commission action is not required. Analysis of the building design is provided below in section V. II. SUMMARY OF REPORT A. Project Summary Description Details Page Acreage 1.11 acres IT Future Land Use Designation Mixed Use Regional Existing Land Use(s) Commercial Proposed Lan se(s) Commercial Lots(#and type;bldg./common) One(1)building lot Neighborhood meeting date;#of April 6,2020 attendees: Page 1 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 9 of 138 Description Details Page History(previous approvals) A-2019-0287(PBA),A-2018-0156(CZC),DA#104107404 and#107126901 B. Community Metrics Description Details Page Ada County Highway District Only standard comments. • Staff report(yes/no) No • Requires ACHD Commission No Action(yes/no) Access(Arterial/Collectors/State Property has existing access from two Collectors-W. Hwy/Local)(Existing and Proposed) Baldcypress Way and N. Records Ave. Existing Road Network Yes Fire Service See comments section Wastewater • Distance to Sewer Services N/A • Sewer Shed Five Mile Trunkshed • Estimated Project Sewer See application ERU's • WRRF Declining Balance 13.95 • Project Consistent with WW Yes Master Plan/Facility Plan • Comments Flow has been committed.No proposed changes to public sewer infrastructure within record. Any changes or modifications to the public sewer infrastructure must be reviewed and approved by Public Works. Water • Distance to Water Services 0 • Pressure Zone 3 • Estimated Project Water See application ■ ERU's • Water Quality No concerns • Project Consistent with Water Yes Master Plan IL • Impacts/Concerns There were no utilities shown on the submitted site plan.The City only referenced the CAD file submitted for the proposed water infrastructure review. Reduce the size of the proposed water main throughout this development to 8". End the proposed water main with a temporary blowoff to facility future extension to the west. Page 2 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 10 of 138 C. Projeet Area Maps Future Land Use Map Aerial Map Legend Legend fegP>'nject Lacaion leiP>'oject Loca-fian ena.; .*ate•: 1R. R �r � IV IC MU. .I r• LDw ion rty R' si it nti81. 'g =E p - C 2 T Zoning Map Planned Development Map Legend -1 � end - f f P-o?ec- Laca�an 1 I Project Lacaiiar r i U/ n. ; i City Lind# — P;arr3ed Parceis -- ----- ' RRR - i A- R=EC-C: -1 `� R-a PF� R _ -- - HH R- - RU T R- R1_R1 R-2 l 4 �� III. APPLICANT INFORMATION A. Applicant: Sun Mountain Investments LLC —2371 Eastd le Dr. Boise, ID 83712 B. Owner: Sun Mountain Investments LLC—2371 Eastdale Dr. Boise, ID 83712 Page 3 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 11 of 138 C. Representative: Rick Stewart, Babcock Design—800 W. Main Street, Ste 940, Boise, ID 83702 IV. NOTICING Planning & Zoning City Council Posting Date Posting Date Newspaper Notification 6/19/2020 Radius notification mailed to 6/16/2020 properties within 300 feet Site Posting Date 6/25/2020 NextDoor posting 6/16/2020 V. STAFF ANALYSIS A. Future Land Use Map Designation(ht(ps://www.meridiancit.o /g compplan) Mixed Use Regional- The purpose of this designation is to provide a mix of employment, retail, and residential dwellings and public uses near major arterial intersections. The intent is to integrate a variety of uses together, including residential, and to avoid predominantly single use developments such as a regional retail center with only restaurants and other commercial uses. Developments should be anchored by uses that have a regional draw with the appropriate supporting uses. The subject site is already annexed, zoned (C-G), and presently contains 341 storage units. The development agreement supports a broad range of commercial uses by right, as well as residential uses by conditional use. This proposal will be a second phase for an additional 116 units. B. Comprehensive Plan Policies (https:llwww.meridiancioy.or /g compplan): Goals, Objectives, & Action Items: Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this application and apply to the proposed use of this property (staff analysis in italics): • Preserve private property rights and values by enforcing regulations that will prevent and mitigate against incompatible and detrimental neighboring uses. (3.05.01C) The conditional use is a process to ensure any impacts associated with a particular use are mitigated. • Require appropriate building design, and landscaping elements to buffer, screen, beautify, and integrate commercial, multifamily, and parking lots into existing neighborhoods. (5.01.02D) Page 4 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 12 of 138 Building design and landscaping is being reviewed as part of the Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) being processed concurrently with this proposal. As long as the landscaping is enhanced as mentioned below, the design and landscaping will be appropriate to buffer, screen and integrate the development into the neighborhood. • Support beautiful and high quality development that reinforces neighborhood character and sustainability. (5.01.02) The proposed expansion would allow 116 new units in 3 buildings. The subject property is within a large area zoned C-G and is bordered by existing residential to the north and east. Phase One consisted of 341 units in 10 buildings. The applicant completed the first phase design through a Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC). This resulted in a self-storage facility with quality architecture and dense landscaping which respects the adjacent residential. This phase (Phase Two)proposes similar architecture to the first phase, but significantly less landscape density along W. Baldcypress St. As long as the Applicant increases the density of landscaping in this area as discussed in the landscaping section below (and added as a condition of approval) staff believes this proposal would result in appropriate building design, high quality development and mitigate against detrimental neighboring uses. C. Existing Structures/Site Improvements: A Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) was approved in January of 2019 for the first phase of a self-storage facility. This consisted of 341 storage units in 10 buildings and 52,000 total square feet of gross floor area. This proposal would add an additional 116 units in four buildings and 24,126 additional square feet adjacent and to the west of the existing facility. D. Proposed Use Analysis: The subject property is within the General Retail and Service Commercial District (C-G). This zone district is intended to be the largest scale and broadest mix of retail, office, service, and light industrial uses. A"Storage Facility, Self Service" is a conditional use in the C-G zoning district, as shown in UDC Table 11-2B-2. It is subject to specific use standards per UDC 11-4-3-34. E. Specific Use Standards (UDC 11-4-3): A "Storage Facility, Self Service" is subject to specific use standards as outlined in UDC 11-4-3-34. These standards include not being used for residences, structures being at least 25' apart,the facility being required to be screened from view, a secondary access required, and no outdoor storage of materials. The proposed development meets these requirements. F. Dimensional Standards (UDC 11-2): The existing and proposed commercial structures meet all dimensional standards. Page 5 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 13 of 138 G. Access (UDC 11-3A-3, 11-3H-4): Access will be provided from W. Baldcypress St. to the north and N. Records Ave. to the east. These accesses are existing and serve the Phase One self-storage that is already constructed. Self-storage is a low traffic generating use and therefore staff anticipates negligible traffic impacts from this development. ACHD has not offered any site specific comments. H. Parking(UDC 11-3C): Per UDC 11-3C-6B.1, parking is based on gross floor area of office space for self-service storage facilities. A 555 square foot office was constructed with the first phase, which required 2 parking stalls whereas 3 were provided. 2 bicycle spaces were also provided. This phase does not propose any additional office space, therefore the existing parking is adequate. As is required by UDC 11-3C-5, all internal 2-way drive aisles are at least 25' in width. L Sidewalks (UDC 11-3A-17) Sidewalks were constructed with the subdivision. This included a 5' detached sidewalk along the N. Records Ave. frontage and a 5' attached sidewalk along the W. Baldcypress St. frontage. J. Parkways No parkways are proposed with this expansion. K. Landscaping(UDC 11-3B): UDC 11-2B-3 requires landscape buffers of a minimum width of 20'along Collector Streets. Twelve foot wide landscape buffers were installed with the first phase of the development along the property frontages on W. Baldcypress St. and N. Records Ave. (both Collector Streets). The buffers were reduced from 20'to 12'wide because the approved plat for this property only required a 10 foot wide landscape buffer, which pre- dates the current UDC requirement. The landscape buffer along N. Records Ave contains dense landscaping of trees and shrubs that very effectively screens the exterior walls of the development. However, the existing buffer along W. Baldcypress St. (north) contains only trees and the existing ground cover. According to the submitted conceptual landscape plan, no additional landscaping is proposed in this area. One required finding of a conditional use is that the "design will be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity, and that such use will not adversely change the essential character of the same area. " There is an additional finding that "the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed, will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity. " The proposed development is in a visible location directly across the street from existing residential on two sides. To ensure the project is compatible with these residential uses Page 6 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 14 of 138 and the existing character of the neighborhood, staff recommends the buffer along W. Baldcypress St. be increased to the density and quality of the N. Records Ave. buffer. This will be addressed at time of Certificate of Zoning Compliance. L. Fencing(UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7): The majority of the "fencing" in the existing self-storage facility is the backs of the self- storage buildings. There is some existing 8' high metal fencing filling gaps where buildings do not exist. Phase Two will incorporate several small sections of the same style fencing at the western portion of the site; otherwise comparable buildings and architecture will serve as the barrier. M. Utilities All utilities for the proposed development are already in place. As this phase is only for 116 more storage units, no additional services are needed. N. Building Elevations A design review (DES) application was submitted concurrently with this proposal (administrative processes).The existing buildings are 12-14 feet in height (the entrance "cupolas at the office are 25' in height). Materials consist of a combination of corrugated metal, hardie board, metal panels and stone as a column base and accent material. The roof consists of standing seam metal. The building elevations as proposed consists of the same architecture and materials. Some of the architecture may not comply with all the requirements of the Architectural Standards Manual (ASM). For example, the elevations show rooflines greater than 50'in length that do not incorporate roofline and parapet variations. As another example, the use of metal as a primary field material is not allowed by the ASM. However, the existing facility is high quality and a significant amount of landscape screening occurs along N. Records Ave. As long as the northern landscape buffer is increased as recommended, staff will support the above-mentioned design the design as proposed. With the CZC application, the applicant should submit and obtain approval of a design standards exception as outlined in the ASM. Page 7 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 15 of 138 VI. DECISION A. Staff. Staff recommends approval of the proposed conditional use permit with the conditions in Section VIII per the Findings in Section IX. Page 8 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 16 of 138 VII. EXHIBITS A. Pictures of Existing Facility View from N. Records looking west N. Records Ave landscape buffer 4M .A Y1� View of Phase Two lot from W. Baldcypress looking south. Existing W. Baldcypress buffer. R; Page 9 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 17 of 138 B. Proposed Site Plan(date: 4/22/2022) AVM SS38JADGIV9•M __________ ____________ - ___ ImIN 9 W All � f = Ail AL 3 o i a- - ------------ - j — Q I ... ElHJXDN k - I I i U �q �R r ,3M 1 Page Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 18 of 138 C. Proposed Landscape Plan(dated: 4/22/2020) AVM SSINA301VIIII IFR 1 LJ LJ LJ LJ LJ LJ LJ LJ LJ LJ ell ` F IT --------------- Fr i i - i a 0 0 C i I M L7. FuxaN S s s u Page 11 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 19 of 138 D. Building Elevations (date: 4/22/2020) 1 I TFi Dill ph RR=7 EL �Ibngaoaeuv+ion-�u.�w...,�,�:wxn 217-, lO�F;1` L a.,rnw� 3--nrrcxaax 4-1-wnv VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS A. Planning 1. Future development of this site shall comply with the provisions of Development Agreements 104107404 and 107126901 as well as A-2018-0156 (CZC),associated with AZ-04-009 (Market Square) and the conditions contained herein. 2. The Developer/Owner shall comply with the specific use standards listed in UDC 11-4-3- 34, Self-Service Storage Facility. The application submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application shall demonstrate compliance with these standards. 3. The site/landscape plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application shall be revised as follows: a. The landscape buffer along W. Baldcypress Way shall be revised to reflect a density and materials of trees, shrubs and groundcover consistent with the existing landscape buffer along N. Records Avenue as is approved for CZC A-2018-0156. 4. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance application is required to be submitted to the Planning Division and approved prior to submittal of building permit applications. The Page 12 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 20 of 138 applicant will either meet all architectural requirements of the Architectural Standards Manual(ASM) or apply for a design exception as part of the CZC submittal. Staff will support design exceptions for the architecture as proposed with this CUP so long as conditions regarding the W. Baldcypress St. landscape buffer are satisfied. 5. The Applicant shall have a maximum of two (2) years to commence the use as permitted in accord with the conditions of approval listed above. If the use has not begun within two (2)years of approval, a new conditional use permit must be obtained prior to operation or a time extension must be requested in accord with UDC 11-513-617. B. Public Works Site Specific Conditions: 1. Reduce the size of the proposed water main throughout this development to 8". 2. End the proposed water main with a temporary blowoff to facility future extension to the west. General Conditions: 1. The applicant shall install mains to and through this development; applicant shall coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works Department, and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to provide service. 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. Water service to this site is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to the development. The applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development, coordinate main size and routing with Public Works. 3. All improvements related to public life, safety and health shall be completed prior to occupancy of the structures. 4. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Department staff, the applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-3B-14A. 5. 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, and water infrastructure for a duration of two years. This surety amount will be verified by a line item final cost invoicing 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. 6. 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. Page 13 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 21 of 138 7. 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. 8. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers. 9. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office. 10. All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-1-4B. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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 be dedicated via using the City of Meridian's standard forms. 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 I I" 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. 15. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES permitting that may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency. 16. 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 Water Department at (208)888-5242 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. 17. Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact the Central District Health Department for abandonment procedures and inspections. 18. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year- round source of water(MCC 9-1-28.C.1). 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 Page 14 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 22 of 138 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 development plan approval. 19. All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being developed 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. C. Ada County Highway District (ACHD) hgps://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/Doc View.aWx?id=190497&dbid=0&repo=Me ridianCity D. Meridian Fire Department (MFD) 1. Fire Flow: Commercial and office occupancies will require a fire-flow consistent with International Fire Code Appendix B to service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall be placed per Appendix C. 2. Water Supply: Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department or their designee in accordance with International Fire Code Section (IFC) 508.5.4 as follows: a. Fire hydrants shall have a Storz LDH connection in place of the 4 1/z" outlet. The Storz connection may be integrated into the hydrant or an approved adapter may be used on the 4 1/2" outlet. b. Fire hydrants shall have the Storz outlet face the main street or parking lot drive aisle. c. Fire hydrants shall be placed on corners when spacing permits. d. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'. e. Fire hydrants shall be placed 18" above finished grade to the center of the Storz outlet. f. Fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of the Meridian Water Dept. Standards. g. Show all proposed or existing hydrants for all new construction or additions to existing buildings within 1,000 feet of the project. 3. Water Supply: Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the code official as set forth in International Fire Code Section 507.5.1. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183). Page 15 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 23 of 138 a. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). b. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). c. Roadways: In accordance with International Fire Code Section 503.2.5 and Appendix D, any roadway greater than 150 feet in length that is not provided with an outlet shall be required to have an approved turn around. Phasing of the project may require a temporary approved turn around on streets greater than 150' in length with no outlet. Cul-D-Sacs shall be 96' in diameter minimum and shall be signed"No Parking Fire Lane"per International Fire Code Sections 503.3 &D103.6. d. Roadways: All entrances, internal roads, drive aisles, and alleys shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside, per International Fire Code Section 503.2.4. e. Roadways: Emergency response routes and fire lanes shall not be allowed to have traffic calming devices installed without prior approval of the Fire Code Official. National Fire Protection IFC 503.4.1. f. Access: Operational fire hydrants, temporary or permanent street signs, and access roads with an all-weather surface are required to be installed before combustible construction material is brought onto the site, as set forth in International Fire Code Section(IFC) 501.4. IX. FINDINGS A. Conditional Use Permit The Commission shall base its determination on the conditional use permit request upon the following: 1. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the dimensional and development regulations in the district in which the use is located. The site meets all the dimensional and development regulations in the C-G zoning district. There are already 341 storage units in 10 buildings and this proposal would add an additional 116 units. Commission finds the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use. 2. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in accord with the requirements of this title. Commission finds the proposed self-storage will be harmonious with the Comprehensive Plan per the analysis in Section V of this staff report. The proposed storage facility will provide a needed service within close proximity to residential uses. Page 16 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 24 of 138 3. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance will be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will not adversely change the essential character of the same area. The proposed self-storage facility is the second phase to an existing facility surrounded on two sides by existing residential. The architecture and landscape buffers associated with the existing facility are good quality and provide adequate screening. However, the landscaping buffer proposed along W. Baldcypress Ave. contains existing trees and grass but does not contain the density provided with the N. Records Avenue buffer. To ensure the proposed facility is compatible with the existing residences and character of the general vicinity, a condition of approval of the Commission is that the density of the northern landscape buffer be increased to what is existing with the eastern landscape buffer (N. Records Avenue). 4. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed, will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity. If the proposed self-storage complies with the conditions of approval in Section VII as required, Commission finds the proposed use should not adversely affect other properties in the vicinity. 5. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer. The proposed use is within an existing self-storage and these services are already being provided. As the current project is only for additional storage units, no additional infrastructure is necessary. Commission finds the proposed use will be served adequately by all public facilities and services. 6. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional costs for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. Commission finds the proposed use should not create any additional costs for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 7. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors. As mentioned, this proposal is to add 3 additional buildings to a complex of 10 existing self-storage buildings. The project is not located in a prime commercial location, is behind an existing Lowes, and is bordered on both sides by existing residential. The proposed facility is appropriate in this location. 8. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature considered to be of major importance. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30- 2005, eff. 9-15-2005) Page 17 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 25 of 138 Commission is unaware of any natural, scenic, or historic features on this site; thus, Commission finds the proposed use should not result in damage of any such features. Page 18 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 26 of 138 CiWE IDIAN�-- ITEM SHEET Council Agenda Item -4.A. Presenter: Estimated Time for Presentation: Title of Item - Public Hearing Continued from June 4, 2020 for Teakwood Place Subdivision (H-2020-0006) by Hesscomm Corp., Located at 1835 E. Victory Rd. Click Here for Application Materials Click Here to Sign Up to Testify at Hearing ATTACHMENTS: ype Uploa Staff Report Staff Report 7/10/2020 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 27 of 138 i PUBLIC HEARING SIGN IN SHEET DATE: July 16, 2020 ITEM # ON AGENDA: 5A PROJECT NAME: Teakwood Place PRINTED FULL NAME For Against Neutral Want to Testify YES OR NO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 STAFF REPORT E COMMUNITY N -- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HEARING "'"�0 7/16/2020 DATE: Legend '- �o 0 Project Location TO: Planning&Zoning Commission FROM: Joe Dodson,Associate Planner � ' � � � FFffT 208-884-5533 Bruce Freckleton,Development Services Manager ®� 208-887-2211 - SUBJECT: H-2020-0006 ; rIRA Teakwood Place Subdivision ® �® LOCATION: The site is located at 1835 E. Victory Road,approximately'/4 mile east of S. _ Locust Grove Road,in the NW '/4 of the ,� . L® J®H� q NW '/4 of Section 29,Township 3N., Range 1 E. I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Annexation&zoning of 7.35 acres of land with an R-8 zoning district and preliminary plat consisting of 24 22 building lots and 4 common lots,by Hesscomm Corp. II. SUMMARY OF REPORT NOTE: This protect was continued by Planning and Zoning Commission on May 7, 2020 to the date of June 4, 2020. Prior to that meeting, the Applicant requested a continuance to a future date to have more time to address issues presented at the Commission meeting and by Staff. Staffhas received revised plans which has resulted in strikethrough and underlined changes throughout the staffreport. A. Project Summary Description Details Page Acreage 7.35 acres Future Land Use Designation Medium Density Residential Existing Land Use(s) Residential and Agricultural. Proposed Land Use(s) Residential Lots(#and type;bldg./common) 3-2 26 total lots—24 22 single-family residential;4 common lots. Phasing Plan(#of phases) Proposed as two"rvro Phases. one(1)phase. Number of Residential Units(type 2922 single-family units(includingexisting xistin hg ome). of units) Density(gross&net) Gross-3 95 2.99 du/ac.;Net-5-.64 4.22 du/ac. Page 1 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 28 of 138 Description Details Page Open Space(acres,total 52,737 39,888 square feet,or 4-.24 0.92 acres(42,034 Further [%]/buffer/qualified) 32,295 square feet qualified open space;approximately analysis pg. 4-�10.09%) 7&8. Amenities 1 amenity prepesed 1-0 use pathrvey No amenity is shown on the submitted plans. Physical Features(waterways, Eightmile Creek runs along the northeast corner of the hazards,flood plain,hillside) property. Neighborhood meeting date;#of Oct. 30,2019—6 attendees. attendees: History(previous approvals) N/A B. Community Metrics Description Details Page Ada County Highway District 06 • Staff report(yes/no) Yes • Requires ACHD Commission No Action(yes/no) Access(Arterial/Collectors/State Access is proposed via extension of a local street from the Hwy/Local)(Existing and Proposed) west(E.Fathom St.). The existing home is requesting to maintain its access onto E.Victory Road,an arterial.An emergency access is proposed on the western boundary from E.Fathom St.to E.Victory Rd. Traffic Level of Service "F" _ AL Stub Street/Interconnectivity/Cross This subdivision's main access is from an existing stub Access street(E.Fathom St.)and is proposing a new stub street to the east for future development and future connectivity. Existing Road Network No — Existing Arterial Sidewalks/ None Buffers Proposed Road Improvements None Distance to nearest City Park(+ 1.6 miles to Renaissance Park(6.5 acres) size) Fire Service • Distance to Fire Station 1.3 miles from Fire Station#4 • Fire Response Time 3:00 minutes under ideal conditions(this meets Meridian's 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) 0.6 miles to Siena Elementary; 3.2 miles to Victory Middle School;2.3 miles to Mountain View High School. • Capacity of Schools Siena Elementary—800;Victory Middle— 1000;Mountain View—2268. • #of Students Enrolled Siena Elementary—970;Victory Middle— 1085;Mountain View—2237. Wastewater • Distance to Sewer Services Directly adjacent Page 2 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 29 of 138 Description Details Page • 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 Directly Adjacent • Pressure Zone � 4 • Estimated Project Water See application ERU's • Water Quality Concerns None • Project Consistent with Water YES Master Plan • Impacts/Concerns None COMPASS(Communities in No comments submitted. Motion 2040 2.0) C. Project Area Maps Future Land Use Map Aerial Map Legend ffi- 0 Legend%- -i Project Location Project Location Medium7Density LRe51 enti I� Low Deniity Resid n al ® MU-N CiVi &%, , Zoning Map Planned Development Map Page 3 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020- Page 30 of 138 Legend �� �� 0 Legend Project Location aProject Location 4;Lg-� � R-8 R-4 City Limits Planned Parcels RUT� R18H VO a , ® RUT ® __ I EEL � S ®- � ® Sfj� a MIE a RUT � EU III. APPLICANT INFORMATION A. Applicant: Bruce Hessing,Hesscomm Corp.—6700 Linder Rd., Meridian, ID 83646 B. Owner: Charles&Vickie Richardson— 1835 E.Victory Rd.,Meridian,ID 83646 C. Representative: Leavitt&Associates Engineers,Inc.— 1324 1"St. South,Nampa ID, 83651 IV. NOTICING Planning& Zoning City Council Posting Date Posting Date Newspaper Notification 4/17/2020 Radius notification mailed to properties within 300 feet 4/14/2020 Site Posting 4/17/2020 Nextdoor posting 4/14/2020 V. STAFF ANALYSIS A. Future Land Use Map Designation(htt�s://www.meridianci�.org/com�lan://www.meridianci�.org/com�lan) 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. The annexation area is near existing public services and not on the periphery of corporate city limits; existing City of Meridian zoning and development lay to its west, north, and south. The Page 4 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020- Page 31 of 138 proposed land use of single family residential is consistent with the recommended uses in the FL UM designation. The proposed project has a gross density of 39-5 2.99 du/ac and a net density of 5 4-4.22 du/ac, meeting the required density range listed above once the allowed rounding occurs. Therefore, Staff finds the proposed preliminary plat and requested R-8 zoning district to be generally consistent with the Future Land Use Map designation of Medium 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.or /g compplan): (Staff analysis is in italics after the cited policy) "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 and plat offers additional pedestrian connection via attached sidewalks on the proposed local street extensions, and open space, and a new segment of multi mg but does not offer any new pathway connections at this time. Instead, the Applicant is now proposing easement for a future multi-use pathway section. The multi-use pathway section previously proposed was i�s the only qualifying site amenity proposed with this project. o 70. Because the section of multi-use pathway used as the qualifying amenity is a smal is no longer being proposed and no other amenity is shown on the revised plans, Staff is recommending an addNon a quali amenity be placed on one of the common open space lots to meet UDC requirements and further increase the quality and availability of amenities in the area. Staff is also eeneerned wiM the,�pplieant�s proposed open , Pla . "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 readily available to this project site due to the existing subdivision to the west. ACHD notes the excessive traffic that already exists on E. Victory Rd and nearby intersections but has also noted in their staff report(see Section VIII.H) the low number of estimated vehicle trips from this subdivision will not require additional mitigation or road improvements. West Ada School District has offered comments on this project regarding school enrollment the eleiqe�qt seheeb to this projeet are not-yet ever eapaei er4ing to th i, al4gi,441 I tter and West Ada estimates 22 school age children will reside in this development. However, Staff has received letters from West Ada on more Page 5 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 32 of 138 recent projects and Sienna Elementary and Victory Middle are now shown as overcapacity. Staff is aware of the overall overcrowding issues facing nearby public schools, however, the low number of school age children expected in this development should be easily absorbed in the district. School enrollment numbers of the closest schools to this development are listed above in the Community Metrics section of this staff report. "Encourage infill development" (3.03.01E). Teakwood Place Subdivision is on the cusp of being an infill development by definition. Staff finds that the already annexed and developed properties residing to the north, west, and south make development of this property a logical and orderly progression of City limits. In addition, all public utilities and services are readily available for this subdivision including planned road improvements at the nearby intersection of E. Victory and S. Locust Grove. "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 density that matehes. is lower than the subdivision to the west and is lust above the minimum density allowed in the underlying FL UM designation of Medium Density Residential. The subdivision to the south is of lower density zoning(R-4) abu4ing the subdivis-ion to the south. OveraA, Stafffinds the site design to meet the inten of thkq eenTrehenigive plan pokey. And the revised plat offers a transition from existing developments of higher density to this subdivision and other county zoned parcels. The Applicant has also changed the location of the proposed open space and is now in the southeast corner of the site and abuts the backyards of some of the existing homes in Tuscany Lakes. "Reduce the number of existing access points onto arterial streets by using methods such as cross-access agreements, access management, and frontage/backage roads, and promoting local and collector street connectivity" (6.01.02B).Access into this subdivision is through an existing and developed subdivision (Tradewinds Sub.) via an extension of a local street. This will mean one less additional access point on to E. Victory Road, a r. uio G,..ve n. . q an arterial streets. However, the current owners of the property are to remain on site and are requesting to keep their access to Victory Road. As seen in the ACHD staff report, ACHD has amended their policies to allow this; the City does not agree and the Applicant must get a Council Waiver in order to maintain this access. Staff does not support maintaining the access to E. Victory. C. Existing Structures/Site Improvements: There is an existing home on this parcel that is proposed to remain until Phase 2 develops and reside on its own building lot. In addition to the home, a number of accessory structures and two large barns currently exist. The largest barn that resides towards the southern part of the parcel will be removed upon development of Pm-Phase I and the pole barn closest to the existing home will remain tintil Phase 2 developme . All structures can be seen on the submitted plat and landscape plans. s. noted ele staff does no Any structures that remain on the property must comply with the dimensional standards of the R-8 zone or be removed. The existing access is analyzed below in Section V.F. Page 6 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 33 of 138 D. Proposed Use Analysis: Detached single-family residential homes with local streets within the development and a new stub street to the east are being proposed. Single-family detached dwellings are listed as a principally permitted use in the R-8 zoning district per UDC Table 11-2A-2. This subdivision is proposed to be developed in two (2)phase one phase. The f4r-s proposed phase will pr-evide all ptiblie stfeets and 24 ef the 29 proposed building le The existing home is proposed to remain until Phase 2 development and then additional 4 btfildings lots will be develeped with aeeesses onto the leeal street within the development not onto E. Nlictor—y Rd.-According to the revised plat, Tthe minimum property size in this development is approximately 4-,9-09 4,784 square feet with an average buildable lot size of approximately 7—,3 -2 10,318 square feet. In addition, each buildable lot appears to meet the minimum street frontage requirements, including by providing no less than 30 feet of frontage for those lots that front on a curve or cul-de- sac. Therefore, according to the preliminary plat, all lots appear to meet the required UDC dimensional standards for the request R-8 zoning district. deveMpment be eonstriveted in one phase and the a"Iieant amend the plat to inelm the ex-Wing residenee on a lot and bleek in thesubdivWon and require the hont OR remove all of the ex-Wing sow PeLs identyW hi phase 2 and deveMp thefour addNonal lots as pmposedL. E. 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. In addition, all subdivision developments are also required to comply with Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards (UDC 11-6C-3)—the proposed preliminary plat adheres to the standards therein. F. Access(UDC 11-3A-3): Access is proposed via extension of a local street from the west(E. Fathom St.). The existing home is requesting to maintain its access onto E. Victory Road, an arterial. In addition, an emergency access is proposed on the northwestern boundary connecting from E. Victory Rd. south to E. Fathom St. The owner is prepes-i requesting to keep the driveway for the existing home onto E. Victory Rd. which does not comply with ACHD district policy or C code (UDC 11-3A-3). However, in the received staff report from ACHD, they have amended their policy to approve of maintaining this access and site the low number of vehicle trips from one home. Staff does not support keeping an access to Victory Road when a lesser classified street is available for access. Staff believes that if the existing access does not close at the time of this development, it may never be closed. The Applicant has also proposed an emergency access only driveway that connects E. Fathom St. to E. Victory Road. E. Fathom St. is the only access into this development and therefore, Staff is recommending a condition of approval that the emergency access be Page 7 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 34 of 138 constructed prior to any issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, —1 *' "'ase ' if- there this is commensurate with the condition of approval from the Meridian Fire Department (see Section VIII.AI). Pedestrian access in the development will be via extensions of 5-foot attached sidewalks on local streets. 4 miere raMway Mat runs-nw*to *_The emergency access road will function as a pathway and connects the sidewalks on the proposed extension of E. Fathom St. to E. Victory Road. Staff does not place much value on this connection because Victory Road is not improved with any sidewalks and the Applicant is requesting not to improve the frontage of the property at this time as required by City code' Staff recommends the applicant construct the required frontage &provements alongV ictory Rd. and prohibit access to said roadway in accord with UDC 11-3A-3. mulfi use pathway is.proposed te be eons-trueted along the Eikhtmile Creek-and if, eenneet wiM the large open Vaee lot near the eentei-of the de-,,,elepmen�-Because the Applicant is adding five feet of landscaping on each side of the 20 foot wide emergency access, the area of this common lot counts towards qualified open space. G. 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. No parking plan was submitted with the application. One of the revisions made by the applicant is changing the of cul-de-sac proposed in the south end of the development. The new plan shows a larger cul-de-sac that has a 57- foot radius. The larger radius turnaround allows an additional 9-feet of pavement in the cul-de-sac which then allows on street parking. Theperimeter of the cul-de-sac that can be parked on (perimeter minus driveway curb cuts) is now approximately 200efeet which can accommodate approximately 8 on street parking, spaces. The true amount of cars that could be parked within the cul-de-sac is wholly dependent on the size of the vehicles being parked. Therefore, StaEs estimates are based on general calculations and include the UDC noted parallel parking space dimension of 23 feet long. Some vehicles may take up more or less than this value. H. Pathways (UDC 11-3A-8): A 10-foot wide multi-use pathway easement is being proposed along Eightmile Creek at the northeast boundary of the subdivision instead of building the actual pathway at this time. in aeeer-d with the Meridian Pathways NUster-Plan; its development is propose with Phase 2 after-the existing heme will be removed in the same phase7 The Applicant is proposing this as an easement that is partially located within the irrigation district easement for future development by the City. The logic behind this is two-fold: 1) to minimize the impact to the homeowner who is remaining on the property since the pathway would encroach into their back porch if it were entirely on this subject property and; 2)to not construct a pathway that would lead to nowhere for the foreseeable future since adjacent county property owners have shown little intention on redevelopingin n the near future. The plie nt; proposing the 10 feet multi use pathway be l,,eatea with 14 feet wide ptiblie pedestr4an easement within a 20 feet wide eeffffnen let in Phase 2, Page 8 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 35 of 138 The multi use pathway has other-pedest-Fian eenneetions via 5 foot a#aehed sidewal within the develepment. Staff is supportive of providing an easement that is shared between this property and the irrigation district to be constructed at a later date. Staff has spoken with the irrigation district and they are supportive of the easement so long as they have the space for their 18-foot wide access road. The pathway easement shall extend north into landscape buffer along E. Victory Road to provide for connection from the future Eight Mile Pathway to the sidewalk at Victory Road. Due to context and space limitations, the easement may be a minimum of 10'wide, as offset from the northeast property lines). (This will provide enough additional width adjacent to the irri at�ion easement to allow for future construction of pathway, fence, and irrigation access road The Applicant is showing compliance with this on their revised plat. To ensure this small pathway section is built in the future, Staff is recommending a DA provision that the multi-use pathway shall be constructed when the lot with the exisdu home is redeveloped or subdivided in the future. Again, Sm#find-s the timeline of de+,eleping per4iens 4 this.prejeet in niultole phases. as an isique. The niuki use pathway niqy not-yet have eenneetion with additional fliikes I. Sidewalks(UDC 11-3A-17): Five (5) foot attached sidewalks are proposed along all internal local streets, in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-17. A five-foot wide detached sidewalk is required to be constructed with the required frontage improvements along Victory Road. J. Landscaping(UDC 11-3B): A 25-foot wide street buffer is required adjacent to E. Victory 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, on Lot 2, Block 2 (the lot with the home that is remaining),; this eommon lot also houses the proposed multi use pathway giat will ran along Eightmile (see Seetio VI F)and is proposed with no new improvements. The applicant states that the existing and mature Spruce trees alongVictory ictory Road would have to be removed in order to construct the frontage improvements with a detached sidewalk. Staff finds that the existing trees do offer a quality landscape buffer between Victory and the proposed subdivision. In addition, if this area along- Victory ictory were to be improved with detached sidewalk, the sidewalk would lead to nowhere as there are no sidewalks on the south side of Victory Road on any adjacent parcels. Therefore, the Applicant is requesting that City Council require the frontage improvements at a later date when this lot redevelops or subdivides in the future. the standards listed i UDG 11 ?I2 12 The total lineal feec of pathways Yii it the required and proposed number- of trees should be included in the Landscape Page 9 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 36 of 138 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 should be ,.,.....,,ete in the Landseape Caleulations/RequiFements table along and the required number of trees to demonstrate compliance with UDC standards is shown in the Landscape Calculations table. The land-seape plan sheuW to be revised to refleet the rev&edphashig plan and C',,..s..,,,. iTTTT ? K. 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 7.35 acres, a minimum of 0.74 acres of common open space should be provided. According to the Applicant's provided open space exhibit(Exhibit VII.D), the Applicant is proposing approximately 52,737 39,888 square feet(or 4-.24 0.92 acres) of open space (or 16.4 712.45%) consisting of^ 10 feet multi use pathway, common lots with open space, . The Applicant's open space exhibit labels 42,034 32,295 square feet (approximately 0.74 acres) of the open space as qualifying (43-.4-3- 0.09%). The open space is primarily-proposed as two common open lots with one residing in the very southeast corner of the site and one more centralized but smaller. The open space is to be available at the time of development as the project is no longer being phased. acres s both phases most provided in Phase , However-, Staff netes that the epen spaee ealettlatien appears to dupheate area it appears to inelude paved emer-geney aeeess and does not remove the paved area from the temper-ar-y ett! that does not eetmt towards any epen spaee, qualifying er- . The qualified open space is comprised of three (3) common lots (Lot I Block 2, Lot 7 Block 2, and Lot I I Block 1)that are 4,410, 7,705, and 20,555 square feet in size,respectively. All lots appear to meet UDC requirements to count towards qualified open space. The proposed open space meets the minimum UDC requirements by less than 200 square feet. The revised plat also shows some of the non-quafi&ing open space on Lot 19, Block 1 which is the lot with the temporary turnaround located on it. The Applicant has deemed this lot as non-buildable until the stub street is extended and the temporary turnaround is removed with a plat note. Stafygrees with this designation but making it non-buildable and including it in the overall open space depicts a potential issue in the future. Will this lot be a future common open space lot or will it be a future buildable lot? Staff wants to ensure all of the open space numbers and the number of buildings lots are confirmed prior to this application beingdveloped. In addition, ifLot 19, Block I is intended to be a common open space lot in the future, an additional small pocket of open space is not ideal. If this is the intended purpose of this lot, Staffrecommends that the AP icant revise the plat to have the proposed open space more contiguous to each other. This can be accomplished by movingthe he open space on Lot 7, Block 2 to Lot, 18, Block I and then convertingthe he ad iacent Lot 15, Block I into a common open space lot. That would create a central ree�nwayefrom the south of the property to the east-west stub street in the center of the development and connect to the future open space lot that holds the temporary turnaround. This option would also offer more common open space than the Page 10 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 37 of 138 minimum. If this is not the intended use for Lot 19, Block 1, the Applicant should revise the open space exhibit to remove the area of this lot from all open space calculations. Staff finds that the proposed open space meets the minimum requirements but is not premier. ,4fter removMg redundant open spaee and thepaved areas on Me eommon open spoe qualified open spaee whieh is below the minimum mquired 0 ehange beeause there �s little gwafflntee to the GO,that the prepeio�to the east will eve added te this-prejeet with this meenfm endafien. �yfellewing this- meemmendation a feet wide emergeney aeeags. easement amaftenf the open Vaee ealeulat nf ere squarefeet of qualoed open 6paee weuN be added-, making a total of 39,83 4 revised open spaee exhibit and rev&edpreliminary plat showing the new loea&n of th temporaty eul-desae at least 10 days prior to the City Gouneii hearMg(see Se open spoee eaMulations to rejVee4 the usable open spaee and then ptwvide Shiff- jv L. Qualified Site Amenities (UDC 11-3G): Based on the area of the proposed plat (7.35 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 not proposed one (1) qualified amenity_, a 10 foot fRulti use pa4hwa . This amenity me does not meet the minimum UDC standards. Although the proposed multi usepathway is. a qualoed site amenity; stWiy eenee t err „fien . of xis-fin .p t ,. . Because of this, Staff is recommending a condition of approval to include an addidonai at least one amenity from one of the categories in UDC 11-3G-3C on one of the common open space lots 'wt A, "'oe 'and provide a revised landscape plan prior to the Commission hearing. Page 11 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 38 of 138 M. Waterways(UDC 11-3A-6): The Eightmile Creek is a protected waterway and runs along the northeast corner boundary of this development but is not on the subject parcel. The applicant is proposing to add a 10-foot multi-use pathway easement both outside of its easement and partially within it as an amenity to this pr-o ee a future extension of the multi-use pathways, sue. Because Eightmile Creek is not on this site, there can be no requirement to tile the waterway. In addition, Eightmile Creek is a protected waterway, it and must remain open regardless. with develepment of this site. Ne additional r-equi #-S pex i qs tt due to the er-eek being off site. N. 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 appears to meet UDC requirements.-shall be eeffeeted per-the eendifiens listed in this staff r-epoA (see Seetion V111.3) for-the lots abfftting the i . t4h-way. in addition, open visien feneing along the proposed- r.,tb,.,ay f4ein g Eightmile Crook and any eommon open spaee is required. O. 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 VILE). 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. All single-family homes appear to meet design and architectural standards. 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 VIII.A per the findings in Section IX of this staff report. B. Commission: Enter Summary of Commission Decision. C. City Council: To be heard at future date. Page 12 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 39 of 138 VII. EXHIBITS A. Annexation Legal Description and Exhibit Map EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION FOR TEAKWOOD PLACE SUBDIVISION ANNEXATION A parcel of land located in the NW 114 of the NW 114 of Section 29,73N., R.1 E., B.M.,Ada County, Idaho more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the NW corner of said Section 29 from which the N114 corner of said Section 29 bears North 89°59`41" East, 2,680.68 feet; thence along the North boundary line of said Section 29 North 89°59'41"East, 620.22 feet to the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing along said North boundary line North 89°59'41"East, 328.84 feet to a point on the approximate centerline of Eight Mile Lateral; thence along the approximate centerline of Eight Mile Lateral the following 2 courses and distances: thence leaving said North boundary line South 04°36'20"East, 80.22 feet; thence South 39°10'20"East,71.96 feet; thence leaving said centerline South 00*11'29" East,781.92 feet to a point on the northeasterly boundary line of Tuscany takes Subdivision No. 2 as filed in Book 94 of Plats at Pages 11,351 through 11,354, records of Ada County, Idaho; thence along said northeasterly boundary line North 73'13'33"West,420.37 feet to the northerly most corner of said Tuscany Lakes Subdivision No.2; thence along the East boundary line of Tradewinds Subdivision No. 1 as filed in Book 106 of Plats at Pages 14,594 through 14,596, records of Ada County, Idaho and the southerly extension thereof North 00°11'26"West,263.65 feet to the NE corner of Lot 6, Block 2 of said Tradewinds Subdivision No. 1, said point also being on the South boundary line of Lot 5, Block 2 of said Tradewinds Subdivision No. 1; thence along said South boundary line North 89°59'41"East, 21.79 feet; thence along the East boundary line of said Tradewinds Subdivision No. 1 and the northerly extension thereof North 00"11'29"West, 532.67 feet to the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 327,836 square feet or 7.53 acres, more or less. W S 4sG a 77290 �2 I25�i'.o140 OF 1p� Page 13 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 40 of 138 E. VICTORY RD. BASIS OF BEARING S.19 S.20 589'59'41"W 2680.68 1-�_45_24 S.30 S.29 620.22' N$9'S9'4t"E 32$.84'- 173t.62" V "5.28 L--- B 1 S4'36'20"E BLOCK 1 I 80.22' � G S39'10'20"E 71.96' 1 z 0 I { IN BLOCK 2 m o i 11335 E. VICTORY RD. I � O I 227636 s.f. 7.53 o.c. a a I I4 m G r11 1 I� R O �� a m n d�p ® j 1489-59'41"E tCENS 4`SGG I �` a I� a 7729 0 pp io m��7�25�;rrP,2� II (D w � � (D , N at OCK �'5CAN),tA® N73j3 W 4z0�� I k ? S SUB, .IDO NO. IDAHO EXHIBIT _ DRAWING FOR 19-324 SURVEY o9y5•A �P 1 TEAKWOOD PLACE SUBDIVISION ANNEXATION S'1 NO. B019E.IBAHO¢}'�Jn �aaeYdateea GROUP LLC WCAIM IN THE NW K OF rKE NW 9 OF SECTION 29, T3N.,RAL.9-N., Mir,DATE 1 ADA COOWTY•IOAHO 2/ZS/?020 Page 14 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 41 of 138 B. Preliminary Plat(date: 3, '�z0 06/24/2020) +--•-•—: a90�°-eBl1(m)1�3a0Hd sNOiS AM soe.°ee� cur �. '"'w •- OYOa a3OH ll'H Dole uanrns daoo xwooss3H unro_�aanl.�nais MaISIA1a9f1S 3Otl-ld QOOMMV31 oHra nnoi.an 'O N 1'3l133 N 1'JN3 HPl81N09f18 36V1d OOOM]IYdI 331VI0098tl B XXI Atl31 ;� 3 a' � R��� � a�� p � i pp ��� ' ���e � p�p a • � ,� ���� � ala � ��R� � e ��� sue•• o-o- �m®Fl -imeecree�7� fe5 G F� i yid: L wam mCID jig F N. a g e$g pp gg '• G, gg Iq@ s R � 9 �1 - F s poq d �ij A� a ��PGe IdOL n 3 • � S'py i pry 3NIXlWY315 o��� .y lF S HN, Page 15 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 42 of 138 &6r�IJ AEAA" .MOON gt E 10.95@ nl KM77 PI GE CCE E,04 N64aE— FJ ——————————————— —————————— tqH lip E. CRAM Ir-rT7� I EsslNr la l�l 03 Page 16 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 43 of 138 C. 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NEAo4m,oa o TEAKWOOD PLACE DEVELOPMENT EXHIBIT srrsucrursa r• f m mn ev o�cvmnou BHESS CNN C ORP. f SURVEYING LIN, R MERIDIAN,D88546 on mo wcc (29B)�99�999 •• •"" '••' +aae siAaramaaraomrm rnR[eoe>eoa-im a PHONE ^-ans °".us °".h;N soee4.00t o5tarzom::�3::"""'�"""'".•... ^momE eomansoaaaua-mao PEVISIe1N5 Page 18 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 45 of 138 to m :4 to tV LLj Lid m1m i to rA 0 r, t,4 r Im., > z Ip L. W 0 L. > !-A P4 m m v > z L-I L EG td "d PC Yd 9hs 3 :1 z 4 Irma rL T 47 r r 117, jc, m Q m z ro MIN 0. LEAVITT&ASSOCIATES TEAHWOODPLACE 5UBOIVISION ENGINEERS,INC. TEAKWOOD PLACE DEVELOPMENT EXHIBIT 4 SURVEYJNG LIND-- MEP D Ni PHONE IAN.ID83545 ��VISIONS p..)-- Page 19 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 46 of 138 PLANT SCHEDULE ILI— ANIL,' LANDSCAPE NOTES oz :z 0. O� ao A rT SOUTH BABECK& IRD Page 20 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 47 of 138 D. Open Space Exhibit(date: 2,L24/2020 6/18/2020) NE D TEAKWOOD PLACE SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT EXHIBIT STRUGTURAL'CIVIL 9aoc2| Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 10.2O20— Page 400r1ao E. Conceptual Building Elevations TWO rk 10 1 _ �M M■ Page 22 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 49 of 138 =ILLa 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 included in Section VII and the provisions contained herein. b. This stibdivisien shall be eeas4=aeted in one (1)phase a-ad the appheant shall amend the plat to inehide the existing r-esidenees on a let a-ad bleek in the subdivision with-a fiew aeeess to the propesedex4ens,on of E. Fathom St OR remove all of the exisling s4uetur-es iden4ified in phase 2 and develop t c. If the existing home is to remain,the home shall connect to city services upon development. . ,it the f;-st phase f development.-ad , o sh » be provide eeal stfeet,E. L'.,t1.,.,., Street d. The existing home shall close its driveway access to E.Victory Rd. and take access from E. Fathom Street with development of the subdivision. e. The future 10-foot multi-use pathway shall be constructed at such time that Lot 2,Block 2 is either redeveloped or subdivided in the future, of deve ,,. men4 in accord with UDC 11-3A-8 and UDC 11-3B-12. The Page 23 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 50 of 138 Applicant shall submit a public access easement for the future multi-use pathway partially located on Lot 2,Block 2. Submit easements to the Planning Division for Council approval and subsequent recordation. The easement may be a minimum of ten(10) feet wide,as offset from the northeast property line(s).Use standard City template for public access easement. Easement checklist must accompany all easement submittals. Coordinate with Kim Warren from the City of Meridian Parks Department. f. All street frontage improvements and landscaping along E. Victory Rd. shall be constructed with Phase 1 of the development. g. An qualifying amenity(per UDC 11-3G-3C) shall be added to the plat landscape plan and placed on one of the common open space lots (either Lot 11, Block 1 or Lot 7, Block 2). T ��,;tl. rh This develepmef4 shall provide no less than 38,834 square feet, or- qualified Read,i. For-these lots abttftiag E.Vieteizy roadway, ift two of: opr-ejeetions,ro 0 0s, step baeks > >bays,banding, >baleenies, > other-integrated ar-ehiteetufal elemen4s te break tip menetenetts Wa4l plane 2. The preliminary plat included in Section VII.B, and dated 02�'�206/24/2020, shall be revised as follows prior to submittal of the final plat application: a. Revise the pW to show the temper-a-r-y eu! de sae on the south side of the proposed E. bni'�le 4i! stieh time as eat b. Add a note prohibiting direct lot access via E.Victory Road. Lot 2,Block 2 shall take access from E. Fathom St. c. The emergency access on Lot 5,Block 2 shall be constructed prior to any issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. 3. The landscape plan included in Section VII.C,and dated 1 2gin 6/25/2020, shall be revised as follows prior to the City Council hearing: a. The Landseape Galeula4ieas/Requir-emen�s table shall inelude the following: 1)the total liftear-feet of pathways a-ad the required number-of tfees per-UPC; 11 3B 12); a-ad 2)the b. The Landseape Plan shall be eeffeeted to r-efleet open vision feneing along all pat",ays • c. The handseape plan shall be revised to r-efleet a single phase per-the eenditiens i d. Revise the Landseape Pla*to show!a-adseapiag along the emer-geney aeeess read eemmen let 5,Bleek 2. Said let sha4l be developed with a 20 feet wide pa-ved sifffaee a-ad five feet of!a-adseapiag en eaeh side in aeeer-d with UDG 11 3B 12. Page 24 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020- Page 51 of 138 e. Revise the landscape plan to match the newly revised preliminary plat and show the proposed cul-de-sac with a radius of 57-feet and with no parking in the center. f. Revise the landscape plan to show the required frontage improvements along E.Victory Road and Lot 2,Block 2. Submit a revised plan (electronic copy)to the Planning Division at least 10 days prior to the City Council hearing. 4. The Open Space Exhibit included in Section VILD is subjeet to the fellowing eeffeetions- shall be revised as follows: a. Shew the tempefafy eW de sae en Lots 21 of 22, Open Spaee l + b. Correct open space calculations to remove the area of Lot 19,Block 1 from any open space calculation. Submit a revised plan (electronic copy)to the Planning Division at least 10 days prior to the City Council hearing. 5. Prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing,revise the open space exhibit and landscape plan to show a qualifying site amenity on one of the proposed common open space lots. 6. Future development shall be consistent with the minimum dimensional standards listed in UDC Table I I-2A-6 for al the proposed R-8 zoning districts. 7. 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. 8. Any structures that remain on the property must comply with the dimensional standards of the R-8 zone or they must be removed. B. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Site Specific Conditions of Approval 1.1 The street naming and addressing of any structures proposed to remain,will change to the new naming and addressing with this subdivision. 1.2 The geotechnical investigative report prepared by SITE Consulting, LLC indicates some very specific construction considerations. The applicant shall be responsible for the adherence of these recommendations to help ensure that groundwater does not become a problem within crawlspaces of homes. 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. Page 25 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 52 of 138 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. Page 26 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 53 of 138 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.or lWebLink/DocView.aspx?id=183649&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC hty Page 27 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 54 of 138 D. POLICE DEPARTMENT hgps:11weblink.meridianciU.or,g/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=184717&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC iv E. PARK'S DEPARTMENT https://weblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=191519&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC iv F. NAMPA&MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT(NMID) https://weblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=184507&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC iv G. CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT(CDH) https:llweblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=184494&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC iv H. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT(ACHD) https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=185262&dbid=0&repo=Meridian C i &cr=1 I. WEST ADA SCHOOL DISTRICT(WASD) https://weblink.meridianciU.or,g/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=183904&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC hty IX. 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; Staff finds the proposed zoning map amendment to R-8 and subsequent development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed districts, specifically the purpose statement; Staff finds the proposed zoning map amendment will allow for the development of single- family detached homes, 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; Staff finds the proposed zoning map amendment should not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. Page 28 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 55 of 138 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 Staff 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. Stafffinds the proposed annexation meets the minimum requirements but is in the best interest of the City per the Analysis in Section V and with the conditions of approval contained in Section VIII. 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; Staff finds that the proposed plat, with Staffs recommendations, is in 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; Staff 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, Staff 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; Staff 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, Staff 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. Staff is unaware of any significant natural, scenic or historic features that exist on this site that require preserving. Page 29 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 56 of 138 PIP CiWE IDIAN ITEM SHEET Council Agenda Item -4.13. Presenter: Estimated Time for Presentation: 0 Title of Item - Public Hearing for Horse Meadows Subdivision (H-2020-0060) by Riley Planning Services, Located at 710 N. Black Cat Rd. Click Here for Application Materials Click Here to Sign Up to Testify at Hearing Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 57 of 138 CiWE IDIAN�-- ITEM SHEET Council Agenda Item -4.C. Presenter: Estimated Time for Presentation: 0 Title of Item - Public Hearing Continued from June 4, 2020 for Landing South (H-2020-0005) by Jim Jewett, Located at 660 S. Linder Rd. Click Here for Application Materials Click Here to Sign Up to Testify at Hearing A A&ELWM ATTACHMENTS: Descriptio ype Uploa Updated Staff Report Staff Report 7/2/2020 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 58 of 138 i PUBLIC HEARING SIGN IN SHEET 3 DATE: July 16, 2020 ITEM # ON AGENDA: 5C PROJECT NAME: Landing South PRINTED FULL NAME For Against Neutral Want to Testify YES OR NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 STAFF REPORT E COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HEARING July 16,2020Legen - - -- DATE: Continued from:June 4, 2020Iff p,4 t Lacfl liar TO: Planning&Zoning Commission FROM: Sonya Allen,Associate Planner 01 [ 208-884-5533 f E SUBJECT: H-2020-0005 Landing South—RZ,PP .00 LOCATION: 660 S. Linder Rd. (Parcel ----- #51213233965;NW'/4 of Section 13, -. T.3N.,R.1W.) I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Rezone of 2.43 acres of land from the R-4 to the R-8 zoning district; and Preliminary plat consisting of 10 building lots and 3 common lots on 2.27 acres of land in the proposed R-8 zoning district. II. SUMMARY OF REPORT A. Project Summary Description Details Page Acreage 2.27(includes area to section line of Linder Rd.that is owned fee simple) Existing/Proposed Zoning R-4 existing/R-8 proposed Future Land Use Designation Medium Density Residential(MDR)(3-8 units/acre) Existing Land Use(s) Residential(single-family home&accessory structures) Proposed Land Use(s) SFR(single-family residential) Lots(#and type;bldg./common) 10 buildable lots/3 common lots Phasing Plan(#of phases) 1 phase Number of Residential Units(type 14 units total [(4)2-family duplex dwellings with a total of of units) 8 units&6 standard SFR detached dwellings) Density(gross&net) 6.16 units/acre(gross); 7.65 units/acre(net) Open Space(acres,total 0.37 of an acre including street buffer along Linder Rd. and [%]/buffer/qualified) area where the Kennedy Lateral is located. (Note: Qualified open space is not required because the site is below S acres in size) Amenities None proposed(Note: Qualified site amenities are not required because the site is below S acres in size) Physical Features(waterways, The Kennedy Lateral runs along the north boundary of the hazards,flood plain,hillside) site and has been piped Pagel Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 59 of 138 Description Details Page Neighborhood meeting date;#of 10/17/19;3 attendees attendees: History(previous approvals) Johnson Annexation(Ord. 631 in 1994),no DA;ROS #2605 (created subject parcel) B. Community Metrics Description Details Page Ada County Highway District • Staff report(yes/no) Yes • Requires ACHD No Commission Action (yes/no) Access Access is proposed via an existing local stub street from the north(S. (Arterial/Collectors/State Spoonville Ave.);an emergency access via Linder Rd.exists to the north Hwy/Local)(Existing and on Lot 55,Block 5 in Landing Subdivision No. 12 Proposed) Traffic Level of Service Better than"E"(Linder Rd.) Stub No other stub streets exist to this property other than from the north(S. Street/Interconnectivity/Cross Spoonville Ave.),from which access is proposed;no stub streets are Access proposed to adjacent properties to the east or south as those properties have already developed. Existing Road Network None Existing Arterial Sidewalks/ There is an existing attached sidewalk along Linder Rd. constructed in Buffers 2015 with the adjacent road improvements but no street buffer Proposed Road None(proposed right-of-way dedication to total 48' from section line of Improvements Linder Rd.abutting the site) Fire Service • Distance to Fire Station 2.3 miles • Fire Response Time Falls within 5:00 minute response time area-nearest station is Fire Station#1 can meet response time goals • Resource Reliability 75%-does not meet the target goal of 80%or greater • Risk Identification 2—current resources would not be adequate to supply service • Accessibility Project meets all required access,road widths and turnaround. • Special/resource needs Project will not require an aerial device;can meet this need in the required timeframe if a truck company is required. • Water Supply Requires 1,000 gallons per minute for one hour,may be less if buildings are fully sprinklered. • Other Resources Page 2 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 60 of 138 Police Service • Distance to Police 2.5 miles Station • Police Response In an emergency,just over 3 minutes,with an average time of just under 4 Time minutes(meets target goal) RilerldLem p¢I PL ment.The landing�jZah L, akmo or newel_-,elm•enl E.603L,nderAord 71Tr FrYme- 112141,f2019-0L(31J20W Lrapl oF'"4&;LoS1.DplyarPe WUppQIln.0 0IgrkT.111p-M7491 Calls for Serrloe ICF%�:llesponse time-tMspotilm 1aArdwd Io11 unitsM .%rrrnp PesP7'sr Ti—t- 4f p"arlgy: VtV Or OMMIAP' PrianYy 3 3:49 PrAxMle 2 7.03 Araxkp 1 16,34 Auerare Response Trues bs Flmarlty:Vmv Armn"T 9:45 CrlyfWSorrlor ICFSr Coils wtunfntlnRD'M)1!' CFS Caunr 7arrr 2,SA¢ k of Ullt lnr riaiwlrr ip lit;Prlearf In-WAS, 't of R3 CF3 14n .•nf'Rr CFS 7L9% 1I:of PA M 24 8% %qPv efs a.ax DORM cArne coal romd 3i] Creshei '[rash 10 nr TW2 n West Ada School District 1nrDlimpM Capaaty Wei. • Distance(elem,ms, Pznwrine{lernrntary $56 650 ! hs) MI Alan Mddle St i&M 12110 Im 1.9 • Capacity of Schools Me'LdIm Hip 5&00M 1975 MC0 10 • #of Students dr.ie Lu the abundant anwunl d Rrvarth In Lhe afea,Vfe3l01da fi adludy buddng new sutioals,and hcurdarles m always Enrolled Ghaning 7h"Iutpr+41u14n14 cA,lld pgyfnr411y atto+ld Pl rcrM y14W Flenxnlir%21nd C"hre Kch Srhwl, • #of Students Predicted from this 9 development Wastewater L • Distance to Sewer Directly adjacent Services • Sewer Shed South Black Cat Trunk Shed • Estimated Project 14 units total—(4)2-family duplex dwellings for a total of 8 units&6 standard Sewer ERU's SFR detached dwellings • WRRF Declining 13.88 Balance • Project Consistent No sewer mainlines in common drives,only sewer services(reminder that a with WW Master maximum of three services are allowed into a manhole,with a minimum 30- Plan/Facility Plan degrees of angle separation). Water • Distance to Water Directly adjacent Services • Pressure Zone 3 • Estimated Project 14 units total-(4)two-family duplex dwellings for a total of 8 units&6 Water ERU's standard SFR detached dwellings • Water Quality None • Project Consistent Yes with Water Master Plan Page 3 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 61 of 138 /, 1 • 1 • 1' 1 1 1 1 F �I 7� lip It ■. ■ _ } `— — • !"-�;`l� .err,-f•',{•'� .. u ■nuu■11 ;x' '1'1�2 . 84 Mill MEM � 2 uuw v �_ �INIII 2 I .. `•�. III II 111 I II■In1I11I11 .' 7aie - Nl lllllu uluuuuu ■--�__� III-I I'I.r * • ` i •i���•i i ■■ 2ri , N I: .W-m puuumlMill III I ui u.ya •• • Fl: Ir ■J�. •ii i":.. .. ; ; ■■��' -�■■ .: ' ■1■III = ■..:. 2; ■IIIII■ , ■ � '�'J 1 1 ue. • '� -11111111 .. : :■ .�-;1■III I _ •I loll■IIIII■1 ■� ;ININIII ■ 1III■II �__ IIIIII"I • "- II IIZ�-" _ II NIIIII - ••IIIII I.T=�il-i .III -- -- IIIIIII �IIIIII 1111=�°■1 II■■ � � ��� IIIIIINNII'._._I - �-- � uuuIIIIIu -■1 w C. Representative: Nick Bennett, Sawtooth Land Surveying—2030 S. Washington Ave.,Emmett,ID 83617 III. NOTICING Planning& Zoning City Council Posting Date Posting Date Notification published in newspaper 3/13/2020 Notification mailed to property owners within 300 feet 3/11/2020 Applicant posted public hearing notice on site 5/20/2020 Nextdoor posting 3/12/2020 IV. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS(Comprehensive 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. The proposed development consists of six(6) single-family detached homes and four(4)2-family duplexes for a total of 14 units overall at a gross density of 6.16 units per acre consistent with the Plan. 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 and 2-family duplex dwellings will contribute to the variety of housing types as desired. • "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. • "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) Two housing types (i.e. single-family detached and 2-family duplex dwellings) are proposed in this development which contributes to the diversity of housing types available in this area. • "Encourage compatible uses and site design to minimize conflicts and maximize use of land." (3.07.00) The proposed residential dwellings should be compatible with adjacent existing and future single-family detached homes. Staff is concerned the proposed site design with only two (2) available on-street parking spaces may not be adequate to serve the site; however, the Page 5 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 63 of 138 required off-street parking is being met. Four(4) additional spaces are proposed at the ends of the two common driveways. • "Ensure development is connected to City of Meridian water and sanitary sewer systems and the extension to and through said developments are constructed in conformance with the City of Meridian Water and Sewer System Master Plans in effect at the time of development." (3.03.03A) The proposed development will connect to City water and sewer systems;services are required to be provided to and though this development in accord with current City plans. • "Encourage infill development."(3.03.01E) The subject property is an infill property that was previously annexed into the City but never developed. Development of this property will maximize public services by servicing land already in the City as opposed to parcels on the fringe. • "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 along the internal street is required to be provided with development as proposed. In summary, Staff believes the proposed development plan is generally consistent with the vision of the Comprehensive Plan in regard to land use, density and transportation. V. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ANALYSIS UD A. Rezone: The proposed rezone is for 2.43 acres of land,which includes adjacent Linder Road right-of-way to the section line, from the R-4 to the R-8 zoning district.The proposed gross density of 6.16 dwelling units/acre and plan to develop single-family detached and 2-family duplex dwellings on the site is consistent with the Medium Density Residential(MDR)Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation for this site. A legal description for the rezone area is included in Section VIII.A. The City may require a development agreement(DA) in conjunction with a rezone 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 the rezone with the provisions included in Section IX. 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 rezone for approval by City Council and subsequent recordation. B. Preliminary Plat: The proposed plat consists of 10 buildable lots and 2 common lots on 2.27 acres of land in the proposed R-8 zoning district. The minimum lot size proposed is 4,004 square feet(s.f.)with an average lot size of 6,305 s.f.; the gross density is 6.16 units/acre with a net density of 7.65 units/acre. The subdivision is proposed to develop in one phase. Single-family detached dwellings are proposed on Lots 62-67 and 2-family duplex dwellings are proposed on Lots 57-60. Existing Structures/Site Improvements: There is an existing home and accessory structures on the site that are proposed to be removed with development. All existing structures should be removed prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer. Page 6 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 64 of 138 Proposed Use Analysis: Single-family detached and 2-family duplex dwellings are listed as a principal permitted uses in the R-8 zoning district in UDC Table 11-2A-2. Dimensional Standards (UDC 11-2): R-8 district: UDC Table 11-2A-6) The property sizes and street frontages of the proposed lots and width of the street buffer along Linder Rd. comply with the minimum dimensional standards of the R-8 district; future development should comply with the minimum building setbacks and maximum building height standards of the district as required. Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards(UDC 11-6C-3) Development of the subdivision is required to comply with the subdivision design and improvement standards listed in UDC 11-6C-3, including but not limited to streets, common driveways and block face. There are two(2)common driveways proposed; such driveways should be constructed in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-6C-3D. The common driveway that provides access to Lots 63-65 should be placed in a common lot.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 is required to be filed with the Ada County Recorder,which should include a requirement for maintenance of a paved surface capable of supporting fire vehicles and equipment as set forth in UDC 11-6C-3D; a copy of the recorded easement should be submitted to the Planning Division with the final plat for City Engineer signature. Access(UDC 11-3A-31 Access is proposed via the extension of an existing stub street(S. Spoonbill Ave.)from the north boundary of the site; direct access via S. Linder Rd. is not proposed or approved. An emergency access via Linder Rd. exists to the north on Lot 55,Block 5,Landing Subdivision No. 12. Because the surrounding properties are developed and the Applicant is extending the only existing stub street,no other stub streets are necessary to be provided. The extension of the existing street results in a cul-de-sac in excess of the maximum length(i.e. 500') allowed by the UDC;because this is an existing condition and access via Linder Rd. is not allowed,no other alternatives exist. 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 and 2-family duplex dwellings based on the number of bedrooms per unit. Based on 3-bedrooms per unit as proposed, a minimum of 4 spaces are required per unit with at least two (2)in an enclosed garage, other spaces may be enclosed or a minimum 10' x 20' parking pad. Future development should comply with these standards. The proposed dwellings all include 2-car garages and outside parking pads; however,the parking pads are only 16' wide and need to be widened to 20'. A parking plan was included on the plat that depicts a total of two(2)on-street parking spaces available after driveways are provided for each lot(see Section VIILB). Another four(4) spaces are provided at the end of each of the common driveways (2 at the end of each driveway). Staff is concerned there may not be adequate on-street parking for guests; however,there is no Page 7 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 65 of 138 UDC standard for on-street parking. Staff is also concerned there will not be adequate area for trash receptacles at the street on pick-up day with the proposed design. Pathways(UDC 11-3A-8): A 10' wide multi-use pathway is designated on the Pathways Master Plan along the frontage of this site adjacent to S. Linder Rd. Because the existing sidewalk is in good condition,the Park's Dept.is not requiring the pathway to be constructed at this time; however, a 14-foot wide public pedestrian easement for a future detached pathway is required. Sidewalks(UDC 11-3A-1 : Sidewalks are required to be provided adjacent to all streets as set forth in UDC 11-3A-17. A 5' wide detached sidewalk is typically required along arterial streets (i.e. S. Linder Rd.); however, the Director may waive this requirement to detach the sidewalk where there is an existing attached sidewalk. In this case,there is an existing attached sidewalk along Linder Rd.that is in good condition;there is also existing attached sidewalks on the adjacent developments to the north and south. For these reasons,the Director approves a waiver to this requirement. Landscaping(UDC 11-3B): A 25-foot wide street buffer(measured from back of sidewalk) is required adjacent to N. Linder Rd., an arterial street,landscaped per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C,which require buffers to be planted with a mix of trees and shrubs, lawn, or other vegetative groundcover. Just lawn and trees are proposed; Staff recommends shrubs are added at a minimum. Common open space is required to be landscaped in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11- 3G-3E. At a minimum,one three per 8,000 square feet of common area is required to be provided along with lawn. Because the common area along the north boundary of the site where the Kennedy Lateral is located is within an Irrigation District easement,no trees are allowed. Therefore, all of the required trees are proposed to be placed in the street buffer along Linder Rd. There are several existing trees on this site that are proposed to be removed with development that require mitigation per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-10C.5.The City Arborist inspected the site and determined an additional 67 caliper inches of trees need to be provided on the site for mitigation. The 50-inch caliper silver maple along Linder Rd.is required to be retained on the site and protected during construction,unless required to be removed by ACHD.Mitigation calculations should be included in the Landscape Calculations table demonstrating compliance with the aforementioned UDC standard. Qualified Open Space(UDC 11-3G1: A minimum of 10% qualified open space meeting the standards listed in UDC 11-3G-313 is required for developments over 5 acres in size;because this property is only 2.27 acres,this standard does not apply. However,the Applicant did submit an open space exhibit that depicts 0.37 of an acre of common open space including street buffer along Linder Rd. and area along the north boundary of the site where the Kennedy Lateral is located. Qualified Site Amenities (UDC 11-3 • Because the development area is below 5 acres in size,the standards listed in UDC 11-3G-3 for site amenities do not apply.No amenities are proposed or required. Storm Drainage: An adequate storm drainage system is required in all developments in accord with the City's adopted standards, specifications and ordinances. Design and construction is required to follow Best Management Practices as adopted by the City. Page 8 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 66 of 138 Waterways(UDC 11-3A-U: The Kennedy Lateral runs along the northern boundary of this site and has been piped. The Irrigation District(NMID)has a 55' wide total easement in this area for the lateral,20' from the centerline on this site. Any encroachments in this easement will require a signed License Agreement and approved plan prior to construction. If the easement encroaches on adjacent buildable lots more than 10',the easement area should be included in a common lot that is a minimum of 20'wide and outside of a fenced area,unless modified by City Council at a public hearing with notice to surrounding property owners per UDC 11-3A-6E. The location of the easement should be clearly depicted on the plat. Fencing(UDC 11-3A- : All fencing is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7. Fencing exists along the south and east boundaries of the site that is proposed to remain.No new fencing is proposed on the landscape plan.Fencing is required to be constructed by the Developer adjacent to common open space lots to distinguish common from private areas as set forth in UDC 11- 3A-7A.7a. The Applicant states that wrought iron fencing will be constructed at the back edge of the street buffer along Linder Rd. and along the Kennedy Lateral easement at the north boundary of the site; fencing should be depicted on the landscape plan accordingly. Building Elevations(UDC 11-3A-19 I Architectural Standards Manual): The Applicant submitted sample elevations of the homes planned to be constructed in this development which are included in Section VIII.E. Single-family detached homes are a single- story in height and constructed with a stucco finish with stone veneer accents. Single-family detached dwellings are exempt from the design standards in the Architectural Standards Manual. Duplex dwellings are 2-stories in height and constructed of a mix of vertical and horizontal siding. The rear/east street-facing elevations do not have any windows. The proposed elevations are not approved with this application; final design is required to comply with the design standards listed in the Architectural Standards Manual.An application for Design Review should be submitted and approved by the Planning Division prior to submittal of applications for building permits for the duplex dwellings. VI. DECISION A. Staff: Staff recommends approval of the requested rezone with the requirement of a Development Agreement and approval of the requested preliminary plat with the conditions noted in Section IX per the Findings in Section X. B. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard these items on June 4, 2020.At the public hearing,the Commission moved to continue the project to July 16t'for the Applicant to address several items as noted below in#13.3d. 1. Summary of Commission public hearing_ a. In favor: Josh Beach, Sawtooth Land Surveying(Applicant's Representative); Jim Jewett,Applicant b. In opposition: None C. Commenting: Jeanette Ockerman d. Written testimony: Chris&Candace Johnson; Jeff Bolen; Kenneth"Scott"Grapatin; Josh Beach,Applicant's Representative e. Staff presenting application: Sonya Allen f. Other Staff commenting on application:None 2. Key issue(s)of public testimony Page 9 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 67 of 138 a. Request for Joshua St.to extend to the west to Linder Rd. as a permanent access instead of emergency only, or at the very least,that construction traffic is allowed to use this access for development of the subdivision; and that a"No Outlet" sign be installed on S. Tylee Way where it intersects Waltman Dr.to notify drivers the street dead ends to prevent unnecessary traffic; b. Mr. Grapatin expressed concern pertaining to the continued provision of irrigation water to his property,which currently runs through the north side of the proposed project& accessibility of the ditch for repairs and cleaning; c. Concern pertaining to the density proposed and not enough on-street parking available for guests; d. The Applicant requested conditions Ob and Oc pertaining to specific tree mitigation be amended based on coordination with the City Arborist to take place prior to the Council hearing; e. The Applicant testified there would be one large trash dumpster/enclosure for the development instead of individual receptacles for each unit to eliminate the issue of receptacles in the ri t-of-way or blocking sidewalks/driveways; 3. Ke, ids)of discussion by Commission: a. The provision of a pathway from the sidewalk along Spoonbill Ave. to the sidewalk along Linder Rd. and to the north to the pathway along the Kennedy Lateral—the Applicant replied there would be a pathway connection between Lots 58 and 59 from Spoonbill Ave. to Linder Rd.; b. Concern pertaining to parking at the ends of the common driveways—that vehicles will have to back up all the way to the street to get C. Concern pertaining to the current configuration of the plat in regard to density_(possibly lose a couple of lots), access, and lack of adequate on-street parking; d. The Commission continued the project in order for the Applicant to work with ACHD to facilitate a construction entrance off of Linder Rd.until initial occupancy; and reconfigureplans to include a pathway between Lots 58 and 59 that complies with UDC standards and specifically fencing standards,possibly reduce the density or modify the design to improve parking and internal circulation and provide the east lots with more of an R-4 size. 4. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation: a. None 5. Outstandingissue(s)ssue(s) for City Council: a. None Page 10 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 68 of 138 VII. EXHIBITS A. Rezone Legal Description&Exhibit Map _ atooth Land 5urrey1-u3, LNG WaQ rWI1d HhC1k .G. ) r4 I I•Awenu=Eanr. fj„meN,IQ W.G 1'7 C-idur d'Alene,10 153$14 Je�ut.-D 63838 Pi(20$33 -6 104 F:(208J r?1"344 r:(2W)379-5W3 F:r20D)396-B105 r.fPM 252-4453 F,(801d137A-W 1 ]anuW 21,202Q Thee Landing 13 Boundary Dmniption BASIS OF READING for Chas description IS South QIW'35"East betweert an aluminum tap monument markrng Li*nuft vwst corner of 5eckion 13 and a 51W rebaf with an II legi*op marking t-w W 114 comeir of Section 13,T. 3 N., R, I W., B.M.,QY of Meridian,Ada Courltyr Idaho. A partal of iand located-sn the NW114 of S+ectHw 13,T.3 N R- i W, 8.H., City of Merldlanr Ada ❑aunty, IdalhOr more particularly described as foltws; COMMENCING at an alwneinum yap monument rnelicinx3 the northwest comer of said Section 13; Thence Stwth 01 '35"East,ovimxidlent with the westerly boundary ci sand NW214 of Section 13,a trLItance of 1948.81 Feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence leaving Said vvesteray boundary of the NWI)4r South 55N5'40"East, coincident with the southe�iy boundary of The L,andrng 5wbdivisiorn No. 12, as remrped In&aok L14 of Plats, at Pages Z"Q-42,Ada County Records, 192.$4 f Thence South 77014'25"F.st Coincident with said southerly boundary, 98,02 f.-Et Thence South 811130'49'East, coincident with sand southedy boundary, 148,80 feet to the northwest corner of The Landing Subdivision No. 7, as recorded 1 r)Uook 15�1 of flats, at Pages 20135-7086, Ada County Regards; mince South t"J°OMW East coincident with the westerly boundary of said Landing SubGlvlSion Nu,7r a dlstanee of 212.83 feet; Thence South 891199'23"West; r-odnr-IdMt WIth the northerly boundary of said Landlno subdivision No. 7, a dlStanCe of 402.54 feet to a 518"reber with no Gap iDR said weswriy bounda ry of thin NWI f4; Thrace Rorth VOT35"WQst, coincident with said westl=rly boundary of the NW1f4,a distance of 36192 feet to the POINT OF 113KINNING. The abave desrr]bed par t v?ntai 5 2.43 acres,more or less, .9 11574 6F y� $EA V IA10123-THE LANDING 13ySurveykDrawingtyD"cr+puons119123 THE LANDING 13 BQLJNQARY.dvcx :I' Page 11 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 69 of 138 .� ---- Puoel2 B. Preliminary Plat(date: 5/20/2020) POW Lwowm 94AT Fve I nYELA&ftviOAa oaSUBcku�6w T AM.A?W.f'/ �eeura aw arrr.Ywro IE Wor- 77 Mm - - I � } Page 13 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 71 of 138 C. Landscape Plan (date: 5/29/2020) PL:,hT P;L[!TTE c.*L ATIOka "3:'4v"J'S L:T' 'I17.711 I r . yllx."x1..�xxl.xl... x«Ix.Ir � f ... I..Ix.1 1,•y..L�' '. _ I'��"iG,.T�.,I x..�++•l;'.L'JFt�x I I�.�'I�txlt-I 41II��. I '���' T _ - -- - _ - � -�I L - I �- al �Lac �;.�:',tia:Ia11:., .:1:.-�a:�n:r�.a �.�J:r:�� :I i '-_•'�.Y �- �i) ���_ - �f � ':J14"x�;'-�:s•,!,Ilrr��lr.Ja':s9��r,.... „I,..«I.r-II �,`.:j,';` � __ -_ - - - .' I 1 � r � 11, '�� --_� 1.1 '_ - J ed^.�IA- J I i}mot Ew� k,o ��I i mrdwr:..aMl-FD:t +i1•I1^Ir141 = MLI1-AIIH I 111 n L1 Page 14 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 72 of 138 D. Open Space Exhibit(dated: May 28,2020) THE LANDING SC t REV.MAY 28,2= oEw ry cucLadrrad LFY Y NK IIItA IM'•U'fA HK! ••E' r uirl nr _,E Y ,gg 44 L7 wrar.. vJl 4iwy f l�1P Ian .Add-,- I-If iLN hd Rr61�f+61 K�+Pf y �� pPb1r SPALF +� Cp,•ll i iL� L..Z rnme.� r 11RiYn u R E. Conceptual Building Elevations Page 15 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 73 of 138 A_ m � V �9 E �1 ELE4A7F7Mh. �Imarm- slKv-,W& i hN i ur M ay*, �ai¢,va�n��a 5 O o ° 00OOV0M0 r t itmwe, ram I o'�+rn�rruNl rF,c.�o�luio-�sL ��r S L MI N3 11F3 Sq i CAONT f,kiABE Mika iq FI __ u x`urewmxoron w�nvrc •Yl'ILY�tlYi.rdY�l in+.n C dm Page 16 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 74 of 138 $— Mt, LU ' a- ..� •�• a L 1-1 a �. Jf��_ 111�IM I'yIAYf.IRS ,a Z47;;Z� r Mw "@W�ilr ;39-- �- p W - - — - ,o�,saeEvim.lcrclar� -- Imo! RdL Y►• H HINT Ot I -E:!7:t 'u. Rfk1 hlcl�ilrlry I•�ow•L�w L A1,1 Page 17 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 75 of 138 CH SEA �- " BETTIS R S � PJ4116 � aINrJS3 PJ4TIG �s v Ctr�i Yf,I.0 - LJU.IFJ Jura ��f7iTRY �� r r�LAbE I 1 ----- --------"S ��+arrJuaa wip— � l 1 IJ JI II II JI P II IJ tl II II tl� f r / i Page 18 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 76 of 138 VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS A. PLANNING DIVISION 1. A Development Agreement(DA) is required as a provision of rezone of this property. Prior to approval of the rezone ordinance, a DA shall be entered into between the City of Meridian, the property owner(s) at the time of rezone 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 rezone.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 included in Section VII and the provisions contained herein. b. The two-family duplex dwellings are required to comply with the design standards listed in the Architectural Standards Manual. An application for administrative Design Review shall be submitted and approved by the Planning Division prior to submittal of applications for building permits for these units. Single-family detached dwellings are exempt from design review. 2. The final plat shall include the following revisions: a. Include a note prohibiting direct lot access via S. Linder Rd. b. The common driveway that provides access to Lots 63-65 shall be depicted in a common lot. c. The easement for the Kennedy Lateral shall be clearly depicted on the plat; if the easement encroaches onto adjacent buildable lots more than 10 feet in width,the easement area shall be included in a common lot that is a minimum of 20-feet wide and outside of a fenced area,unless modified by City Council at a public hearing with notice to surrounding property owners as set forth in UDC 11-3A-6E. 3. The landscape plan included in Section VIII.A.3, dated 5/29/2020, shall be revised as follows prior to submittal of the final plat application: a. Depict wrought iron fencing as proposed by the Applicant along common open space lots to distinguish common from private areas in accord with UDC 11-3A-7A.7a. b. Depict an additional 67 caliper inches of trees within common areas on the site as mitigation for removal of existing trees in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11- 313-10C.5. The 50-inch caliper silver maple along Linder Rd. is required to be retained on the site and protected during construction,unless required to be removed by ACHD. c. Include mitigation calculations in the Landscape Calculations table based on the City Arborist's inspection, in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-1OC.5; a total of 67 caliper inches of trees is required for mitigation. d. Depict shrubs within the street buffer as set forth in UDC 11-3B-7C.3a. 4. Future development shall be consistent with the minimum dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2A-6 for the R-8 zoning district. 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 and two-family duplex dwellings based on the number of Page 19 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 77 of 138 bedrooms per unit. Parking pads for each unit shall be widened to 20-feet as set forth in UDC Table 11-3C-6 for 3-bedroom units. 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 driveways; 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. All common driveways shall be constructed in accord with the standards listed in UDC 1I- 6C-3D. 8. A perpetual ingress/egress easement shall be filed with the Ada County Recorder for all common driveways,which shall include a requirement for maintenance of a paved surface capable of supporting fire vehicles and equipment as set forth in UDC 11-6C-3D; a copy of the recorded easement shall be submitted to the Planning Division with the final plat for City Engineer signature. 9. Address signage shall be provided at the public street for homes accessed via common driveways for emergency wayfinding purposes. 10. A 14-foot wide public pedestrian easement for a future detached pathway along S. Linder Rd. is required to be submitted to the Planning Division with the final plat for City Engineer signature; coordinate the details of the easement with Kim Warren,Park's Department. 11. All existing structures shall be removed prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer. B. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Site Specific Conditions of Approval 1.1 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). 1.2 Terminate the water main at the south end of the cul-de-sac with a fire hydrant. Water services only in the common drives,not water mains. 1.3 The geotechnical opinion submitted with this application was from March 2017, and was not derived from an on-site study. It was indicated in that opinion that an on-site geotechnical investigation would be conducted in April of 2017. The applicant shall submit the results of the April 2017 investigation, as well as current monitoring reports, as part of the final plat application. 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. Page 20 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 78 of 138 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 I I"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. 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. Page 21 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 79 of 138 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:llweblink.meridiancily.org/WebLinkIDocView.aspx?id=184871&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC ky Page 22 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 80 of 138 D. POLICE DEPARTMENT https://weblink.meridianciV.ory/WebLink/DocView.gyp x?id=188196&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC ky E. PARK'S DEPARTMENT https://weblink.m eridia n c i ty.org/WeUink/DocView.aspx?id=18 4 64 3&db id=0&rep o=Meridia n C hty City Arborist's Comments: https://weblink.m eri dia n c i ty.orb/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=189344&dbid=0&rep o=Meridia n C hty F. COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST IDAHO(COMPASS) No comments were received. G. BOISE PROJECT BOARD OF CONTROL https://weblink.meridianciU.org/WeUink/DocView.aspx?id=183794&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC ky H. NAMPA&MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT https://weblink.meridianciU.ory/WeUink/DocView.aspx?id=184912&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC ky I. CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT https://weblink.meridianciU.org/WeUink/DocView.aspx?id=184497&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC ky J. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY(DEQ) https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=184485&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC hty K. IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT(ITD) https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=183952&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC hty L. WEST ADA SCHOOL DISTRICT(WASD) https://weblink.meridiancioy.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=185551&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC hty M. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT(ACHD) https://weblink.meridianciU.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=185685&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC hty Page 23 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 81 of 138 IX. 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; Staff finds the proposed zoning map amendment to R-8 and subsequent development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district, specifically the purpose statement; Staff finds the proposed zoning map amendment will allow for the development of single- family detached and 2 family duplex style homes 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; Stafffinds 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 Staff 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. This Findings is not applicable as the application is for a rezone, not annexation. 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; Staff finds that the proposed plat, with Staff's recommendations, is in substantial compliance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan in regard to land use, density and transportation. (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; Staff finds that public services will be provided to the subject property with development. (See Exhibit B 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; Page 24 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 82 of 138 Because City water and sewer and any other utilities will be provided by the development at their own cost, Staff 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; Staff 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 IXfor more information) 5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare; and, Staff 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. 6. The development preserves significant natural,scenic or historic features. Staff is unaware of any significant natural, scenic or historic features that exist on this site that require preserving. Page 25 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 83 of 138 PIP CiWE IDIAN ITEM SHEET Council Agenda Item -4.D. Presenter: Estimated Time for Presentation: 0 Title of Item - Public Hearing for Prescott Ridge (H-2020-0047) by Providence Properties, LLC, Located on the South Side of W. Chinden Blvd. and on the East Side of N. McDermott Rd. Click Here for Application Materials Click Here to Sign Up to Testify at Hearing Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 84 of 138 CiWE IDIAN�-- ITEM SHEET Council Agenda Item -4.E. Presenter: Estimated Time for Presentation: 0 Title of Item - Public Hearing for 2020 Comprehensive Plan Policy Prioritization (H-2020- 0073) by City of Meridian Planning Division Click Here for Application Materials Click Here to Sign Up to Testify at Hearing ATTACHMENTS: ype Up oa Staff Report Staff Report 7/7/2020 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 85 of 138 PUBLIC HEARING SIGN IN SHEET DATE: July 16, 2020 ITEM # ON AGENDA: 5E PROJECT NAME: Comprehensive Plan Policy Prioritization (H-2020-0073) PRINTED FULL NAME For Against Neutral Want to Testify YES OR NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 STAFF REPORT E COMMUNITY N -- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HEARING 7/16/2020 44 DATE: ' 16 55 0 TO: Planning&Zoning Commission 26 FROM: Brian McClure, Comprehensive Associate Planner SUBJECT: H-2020-0073 2020 Comprehensive Plan Policy Prioritization Legend �. LOCATION: Citywide AOCI County — 69 Line Future Road L PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Meridian Planning Division submitted an application for a Comprehensive Plan Text (CPAT) amendment. This amendment does not modify any text in the Comprehensive Plan, except to add priorities and responsible lead information to adopted policies. There are no map amendments or other modifications proposed. II. PROJECT OVERVIEW There are 492 policies with 380 of them considered to be Action Items. Action items have five priorities listed as either Ongoing,Very High,High,Medium, or Low. The other 112 policies are Goals and Objectives,which are important for context and direction,but are not tasks in and of themselves (they are not prioritized). Goals and objectives list responsible groups for child policies, for tracking and continuity. Policies were also assigned a department for their Responsible Lead and Support. Policies that would otherwise go to a City Commission,were assigned to the Department with the staff liaison/coordinator.No policies were assigned to other agencies. These prioritized policies were developed by Planning Division staff in coordination with all other identified Departments. It is expected that the Mayor and City Council will have their own views on this prioritization,but Planning and Zoning Commission may wish to provide suggestions as well. After adoption, a regular reporting and update to these policies is expected,usually yearly,to maintain the plans relevancy. Following is a breakdown of the policies as proposed by Department,Chapter/Section, and priority. Page 1 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 86 of 138 Table 1:Prioritization by Lead Section Low Medium High Very High Grand Total CD 5 3 20 11 39 Finance 0 1 0 0 1 Mayor's Office 1 4 3 0 8 P&R 4 6 6 8 24 PD 1 0 0 0 1 PW 3 4 2 3 12 Grand Total 14 18 31 22 85 Table 2: Priorities by Chapter Section Table 3: On-going Items by Department Section Count Section Count Arts and Culture 12 CD 167 Character, Design, and Identity 21 FD 5 Economic Excellence 40 FD, PD 7 Education and Community 17 Finance 3 Services IT 1 Future Land use 22 Legal 3 Growth and Population 54 Mayor's Office 20 Historic Preservation 12 P&R 43 Housing 33 PD 11 Parks and Pathways 38 PW 35 Public Safety 27 Grand Total 295 Stewardship 43 Transportation and Streets 38 Utilities& Infrastructure 23 Grand Total 380 The following are general time periods for each of the priorities: • Very High=Currently/Immediately; • High= 1 to 3 years; • Medium= 3 to 5 years; • Low=5 to 10 years; and • Ongoing=regular duties or at every opportunity. Page 2 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 87 of 138 III. APPLICANT INFORMATION A. Applicant: City of Meridian Planning Division, 33 E Broadway Ave, Suite 102,Meridian, Idaho 83642 B. Owner: Not applicable. C. Representative: Not applicable. IV. NOTICING Planning& Zoning City Council Posting Date Posting Date Notification published in newspaper 6/26/2020 Notification mailed to property owners within 300' Not applicable Not applicable Applicant posted public hearing notice sign on site Not applicable Not applicable Nextdoor posting 6/23/2020 V. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS (Comprehensive Plan) A. Comprehensive Plan Text(https:llwww.meridianciU.or /�compplan): When the Comprehensive Plan(Plan)was adopted in December of 2019, one of the Next Steps described in the Plan and at the hearings was to prioritize the policies. This text can be found in Chapter 1, Making the Plan Reality,under Next Steps (https://meridiancity.oMIglannin%ompplan/introduction#reality). This section of the Plan says, After adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, one of the first steps will be to prioritize the action items listed in the Plan. City Departments and other stakeholders will be part of the process to determine which action items are immediate, intermediate, or long-term priorities. This consolidated list of the action items will be referred to as the Implementation Plan of the Comprehensive Plan and it will establish both an action item lead and support, including all City departments or civic organizations that need to be involved in completing each action. After staff consensus on priorities, the draft policies will be shared with the Mayor and City Council. The intent of the Implementation Plan is to provide transparency to the community and ensure timely execution of the Comprehensive Plan's action items through assigned responsibilities and priorities. Prioritization is required for efficient implementation of the Plan, which will assist with transparency and for monitoring and reporting progress in future years. Monitoring has a specific policy, 3.04.01 E, which says, "Monitor the progress of the Comprehensive Plan implementation plan to ensure steady progress." Page 3 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 88 of 138 After City Council approves these policies, and to include any changes,Planning staff will prepare a revised final copy with all approved changes of the Plan for the findings. Due to the increase text associated the prioritization and responsible lead information,most chapters may have increased page counts. VI. DECISION A. Staff: Staff recommends approval of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments as proposed. B. Commission: Enter Summary of Commission Decision. C. City Council: Enter Summary of City Council Decision. Page 4 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 89 of 138 VIL EXHIBITS A. Adopted Comprehensive Plan Policies+Priorities and Responsible Lead Information SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Lead 2.00.00 Chapter 2 L A Premier Q Community now 00 Support a balance and integration of diverse housing and neighborhood • Office 2.01.01 Encourage diverse housing options suitable for various income levels,household Housing CD,Mayor's Legal,Mayor's sizes,and lifestyle prefdkces. Office Office 2.01.01A Align City Code with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the community's Housing Very High CD Legal desires for various types,sizes,and designs of residential neighborhoods. 2.01.0113 Regularly assess permitting activity and work to encourage a mix of housing types. Housing On-going CD 2.01.01C Maintain a range of residential land use designations that allow diverse lot sizes, Housing On-going CD housing types,and densities. Regularly monitor local codes and ordinances to ensure compliance with state and 2.01.01D federal laws such as the Fair Housing Act. Housing On going CD Encourage development of universally accessible home designs within new 2.01.01E developments and home retrofits,allowing residents to age in place and creating full Housing On-going CD accessibility for all residents of varying levels of physical ability. Maintain clear and concise housing development ordinances,codes,requirements, 2.01.01E restrictions,and policies that are consist with the Comprehensive Plan. Housing On going CD Avoid the concentration of any one housing type or lot size in any geographical area; 2.01.01G provide for diverse housing types throughout the City. Housing On going CD Locate higher density housing near corridors with existing or planned transit, 2.01.01H Housing On-going CD Downtown,and in proximity to employment centers. 2.01.011 Consider providing incentives to developers that produce affordable housing units as Housing Low CD CD,Legal, defined by federal and state agencies. Mayor's Office 2.01.01J Support an open housing market for all persons,regardless of protected class. Housing On-going CD 2.01.01K Remove regulatory barriers and develop design criteria that support the construction Housing Medium CD of accessory dwelling units and micro homes where appropriate. Ensure the Unified Development Code provides opportunities for diverse and 2.01.01E Housing On-going CD innovative housing options. 2.01.01M Support active-adult or independent senior living developments. Housing On-going CD 2.01.01N Work with the County/State on developing property tax relief programs for seniors Housing Low Mayor's Office and others on low/fixed incomes. 2.01.02 Support a balance of housing tenure and supply and demand. Housing I� CD . Page 5 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 90 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols� Priority Responsible Lead 2.01.02A Regularly monitor property tax revenue and vacancy rates in the rental and ownership Housing On-going CD market. Coordinate and align public and private housing development to improve consistency 2.01.02B with local housing agency plans. Housing j� On going CD 2.01.02C Explore ways to encourage diversity of housing tenure and price points. Housing High CD 2.01.02D Encourage a variety of housing types that meet the needs,preferences,and financial Housing On-going CD capabilities of Meridian's present and future residents. Support housing affordability,special-needs housing,ownership opportunities,and 2.01.02E housing rehabilitation through programs administered by the State of Idaho,Ada Housing On-going CD County,nonprofits,and federal agencies. 2.02.00 Plan for safe,attractive,and well-maintained neighborhoods that have ample open Housing CID FD,Finance, space,and generous amenities that provide varied lifestyle choices. Legal,P&R, .D 0 ilk Elevate and enhance the quality and connectivity of residential site and subdivision Housing CD FD,Finance, planning. Legal,P&R,PD With new subdivision plats,require the design and construction of pathways 2.02.01A connections,easy pedestrian and bicycle access to parks,safe routes to schools,and Housing ilk On-going CD P&R the incorporation of usable open space with quality amenities. 2.02.0113 Evaluate open space and amenity requirement and criteria for consistency with Housing Very High CD P&R,PD community needs and values. 2.02.01C Require all new residential neighborhoods to provide complete streets,consistent Housing On-going CD FD with the Transportation and Land Use Integration Plan. Require pedestrian access in all new development to link subdivisions together and 2.02.01D promote neighborhood connectivity. Housing On going CD Encourage the development of high quality,dense residential and mixed use areas near in and around Downtown,near employment,large shopping centers,public open 2.02.01E spaces and parks,and along major transportation corridors,as shown on the Future Housing On going CD Land Use Map. Evaluate the potential to incentivize dedication of public school sites,public parks and 2.02.01F other open spaces,and public access easements to linear open space corridors,which Housing Low CD Finance,P&R contain bicycle and/or pedestrian pathway systems. 2.02.01G Ensure development provides safe routes and access to schools,parks,and other Housing ilk On-going CD community gathering places. 2.02.01H Evaluate and improve the current grading and stormwater drainage requirements for Housing Very High PW CD, Legal subdivisions to ensure they reflect the community's values. 2.02.02 Maximize public services by prioritizing infill development of vacant an Housing CD CD,Finance, underdeveloped parcels within the City over parcels on the fringe. Legal,PW 2.02.02A Develop standards for upkeep of vacant lots such as dust and weed mitigation Housing Low PD CD requirements. Page 6 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 91 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Lead 2.02.02E Consider incentives such as density bonuses,reduced open space requirements,and Housing Very High CD Finance, Legal, reduced fees for infill development in key areas near existing services. PW Support infill development that does not negatively impact the abutting,existing 2.02.02C development. Infill projects in Downtown should develop at higher densities, Housing On-going CD irrespective of existing development. Apply appropriate design and construction standards to infill development in order to 2.02.02D reduce adverse impacts to existing development. Housing On going CD 2.02.02E Assist development groups to develop multiple plats into one cohesive plat. Housing On-going CD 2.02.02F Ensure that new development within existing residential neighborhoods is cohesive Housing Very High CD and complementary in design and construction. Education and 2.03.00 Improve coordinationand school district planning. • j 1 PD FD Services Jointly plan and site schools and subdivisions to ensure mutual benefits, Education and 2.03.01 neighborhood identity,and community health. Community CD Services Assist West Ada School District in identifying potential future school sites,by providing Education and 2.03.01A information about anticipated future land uses,utilities,and entitlements. Community Q On-going CD Services Support construction of multi-use facilities that can be used by both schools and the Education and 2.03.01E community. Community Q On-going CD Services Invite West Ada School District staff to pre-application meetings with potential Education and 2.03.01C developers and discuss school siting and access needs. Community Q On-going CD Services Ensure the location and design of schools are compatible with existing and planned Education and 2.03.01D neighborhoods and land uses. Community On-going CD Services Work with West Ada School District to locate and connect schools to safe and Education and 2.03.01E Community 0 On-going CD accessible walking,bicycle,transit,and automobile routes. Services Coordinate with public safety officials and other local agencies to ensure safe school Education and 2.03.02 Community environments. Services Support educational and training programs lead by school resource officers and Education and 2.03.02A neighborhood contact officers. Community 0 On-going PD FD Services Page 7 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 92 of 138 ID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Support Lead Education and Support a diverse range of educational opportunities that continues lifelong 2.04.00 Office CID,FD, D learning. Services Partner with schools,non-profits,and other community-based organizations to Education and 2.04.01 Provide a variety of educational opportunities throughout all stages of life. Community Mayor's Office CD,FD,P&R,PD Services Support a network of public resources,schools,community centers and other public Education and 2.04.01A facilities that address the city's educational and training needs. Community Q On-going Mayor's Office FD,P&R, PD,PW Services Encourage educational institutions and community organizations to provide a broad Education and set of programs within the community,including programs for special needs students, 3.04.016 early childhood,the arts,math and science, English as a Second Language,and life- Community 0 On going Mayor's Office Services skills. Investigate potential public-private partnerships to provide additional health and Education and 2.04.01C educational programs. Community Q Medium Mayor's Office CD,P&R Services Plan for a multi-generational city with adequate public services and health care Education and CID, • 2.05.00 resources for existing and future residents of all ages. CommunityI Office, Office, Services Education and CD,Mayor's Mayor's Office, 2.05.01 Cooperate with other agencies and service providers around the Valley. Community Office,P&R P&R, Services Education and 2.05.01A Identify partnerships that support multi-generational activities. Community Q Medium Mayor's Office P&R Services Continue to support the Meridian senior citizens'organization as an important social Education and 2.05.016 program in the community. Community Q On-going Mayor's Office P&R Services Support joint use agreements with the West Ada School District,Meridian Library Education and 2.05.01C District,and other private and non-profit entities. Community Q On-going Mayor's Office P&R Services Coordinate planning efforts and strategic growth of the City with other service Education and 2.05.01D providers and local decision-makers. Community Q On-going CD Mayor's Office Services Support and encourage involvement of seniors in activities,groups,and volunteer Education and 2.05.01E opportunities. Community 0 On-going Mayor's Office P&R Services Page 8 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 93 of 138 • Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Support Lead Support and encourage involvement of community youth in the Mayor's Youth Education and 2.05.01F Advisory Council(MYAC)and other youth activities,groups and volunteer Community Q On-going P&R Mayor's Office opportunities. Services Strengthen public services,programs,and community resources to be responsive to Education and 2.05.01G and representative of Meridian's diversity. Community Q On-going P&R Mayor's Office Services Education and 2.05.02 Support access to high-quality emergency care,primary,outpatient,home care, Community 0 Mayor's Office CD,FD long-term care,and mental health care within the community. Services Education and 2.05.02A Encourage the expansion of medical service related industries that are needed. Community Q On-going Mayor's Office CD,FD Services Enhance Meridian's economic ional Economic CD,Finance, 0. ii and osition in the local and $economy. Excellence • Office, PW Diversify Meridian's economic base to establish and maintain a self-sustaining,full- Economic Mayor's Office, CD,Finance, 2.06.01 © Mayor's Office, service economy. Excellence CD PW i Provide location-specific standards as incentives to attract high-quality businesses and Economic 2.06.01A © Medium Mayor's Office CD,Finance living-to-high wage jobs. Excellence Establish methods to support the business community by drafting an Economic Economic 2.06.01E Development Plan in partnership with the Meridian Chamber of Commerce and © High CD Mayor's Office Meridian Development Corporation. Excellence Regularly conduct industry market analysis to determine feasibility of existing and Economic 2.06.01C emerging industries to better understand workforce,land use,and transportation © On-going CD Mayor's Office needs. Excellence 2.06.01D Encourage environmentally-friendly industries. Economic © On-going CD Mayor's Office Excellence 2.06.01E Focus on developing industries that tend exceed the living wage,such as technology, Economic © High CD Mayor's Office healthcare and other similar industries. Excellence 2.06.02 Support economic opportunities for a community with diverse income levels. conomic © On-going CD Mayor's Office ceHence 2.06.02A Regularly assess changes in local income levels. Economic © On-going CD Mayor's Office Excellence Pursue public-private partnerships and economic development grants that bring Economic 2.06.02B additional job opportunities to the community. Excellence © On going CD Mayor's Office 2.06.02C Coordinate with the public,private,and non-profit sectors on possibilities for Economic © On-going CD Mayor's Office creating/sustaining workforce housing. Excellence Page 9 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 94 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols� Priority Responsible Lead 2.06.02D Work to encourage a diversity of housing,recreation,and mobility options to attract Economic © On-going CD Mayor's Office and sustain the local workforce. Excellence supportsCreate a business-friendly environment that 2.07.00 opportunities developing a diverse . qualified workforce through educational S` CD Mayor'sOffice Excellence 2.07.01 Promote business retention expansion.and improvement rogram Economic © CD Mayor's Office L Excellence M Connect businesses with local,state,regional,and federal resources for incentives, Economic 2.07.01A © On-going CD Mayor's Office resources,and opportunities. Excellence Establish and maintain relationships with existing businesses and industry groups to Economic 2.07.01B determine present and future needs. Excellence © On going CD Mayor's Office F 2.07.02 Implement a clear development application review process for new and expanding Economic businesses. Excellence 2.07.02A Streamline the approval process for development proposals that are consistent with Economic © Very High CD the vision and values of the community. Excellence 2.07.02E Maintain the integrity of public process and transparency of development review. Economic © On-going CD Excellence Encourage developers to engage with the public early in the development proposal Economic 2.07.02C © On-going CD process. Excellence 2.07.02D Review development regulations to ensure an efficient process and remove Economic © High CD unnecessarily burdensome costs and delays. Excellence pport innovative workforce development,training,technology,and education Economi§ needsj1J@1JWe workforce. Coordinate with business leaders and local,regional,state,and non-profit job-oriented Economic 2.07.03A programs to match existing and anticipated business and industry needs and identify © On-going CD gaps in workforce education and training needs. Excellence 1: •• .. . S 2.08.01 Develop effective marketing tools and regional partnerships. Economic © CD Mayor's Office Excellence 2.08.01A Develop and maintain marketing materials to share with targeted industries. Economic © High CD Excellence Strengthen relationships with economic development sources for new business Economic 2.08.01B © On-going CD Mayor's Office referrals and opportunities. Excellence Pursue economic development opportunities with technology,healthcare, Economic 2.08.02 environmentally friendly manufacturing,light industrial,and professional service Excellence © Mayor's Office CD,P&R industries. Page 10 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 95 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Lead 2.08.02A Make Meridian the premier place to create,attract,and retain high-quality businesses Economic © On-going Mayor's Office CD,P&R and a talented workforce. Excellence 2.08.02B Capitalize on the City's central location by promoting more tourism and business Economic © On-going Mayor's Office CD growth along entryways and key corridors. Excellence 2.08.03 Encourage new dynamic,sustainable,and collaborative opportunities that enhance Economic Mayor's Offic CD Meridian's existing and planned industrial nodes. Excellence © CD 2.08.03A Keep the Future Land Use Map current by defining appropriate locations for industrial, Economic © On-going CD commercial,and office businesses. Excellence 2.08.03E Identify and consider services and programs desired by potential businesses within the Economic © Medium Mayor's Office CD industrial areas. Excellence 2.08.03C Work with existing industrial businesses to expand or relocate operations to Economic © On-going Mayor's Office CD appropriate areas. Excellence positive,Create $ Mayor's CD,Finance, 0• 00 and accessible commercial activity centers within the Economic community. Excellence Office,P&R Office, CD,Finance, 2.09.01 Support redevelopment and infill opportunities Downtown. Economic Mayor's Office, Excellen P&R 2.09.01A Pursue public-private partnerships to develop parking facilities. Economic © High CD Finance, Excellence Mayor's Office 2.09.01B Establish incentives to develop gathering spaces and civic facilities within Downtown. Economic © High CD Finance, P&R Excellence 2.09.01C Work towards mitigating and removing floodplain issues around Downtown. Economic © High PW CD Excellence 2.09.01D Pursue grant and other funding mechanisms to fund complete street and streetscape Economic © On-going CD improvements. Excellence 2.09.01E Explore incentives for targeted projects that meet economic development goals. Economic © High CD Excellence Integrate and maintain quality public spaces througMsowntown for recreation, Economic CD,Mayor's 2.09.02 social,and civic activities. Excellence Office,P&R Mayor's Office 2.09.02A Actively implement action items in the Destination Downtown Plan. Economic © High Mayor's Office CD Excellence 2.09.0213 Pursue grants and public-private partnerships to enhance Downtown. Economic © On-going CD Excellence 2.09.02C Develop programs with local partners to expand art,cultural,and educational facilities Economic © Medium P&R Mayor's Office in Downtown. Excellence Develop and support regular cultural activities and events Downtown,in partnership Economic 2.09.02D with the Downtown Business Association and other organizations. Excellence © Medium P&R Mayor's Office Page 11 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 96 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Lead 2.09.02E Implement consistent landscaping,lighting,and historic reservation standards. Economic On-going CD p p g' p Excellence © g g 2.09.02F Support a compatible mix of land uses Downtown that activate the area during day Economic © On-going CD and night. Excellence Implement the City of Meridian Design Standards and City of Meridian Architectural Economic 2.09.02G Standards Manual to ensure that Downtown remains the historic center for mixed-use © On-going CD tourism,business,retail,residential,and governmental activities. Excellence 09.03 Cultivate unique and diverse destination-type activities within Meridian's centers. © CD,P&R Mayor's Office, _Excellence CD 2.09.03A Establish distinct,engaging identities within commercial and mixed use centers Economic © High CD through design standards. Excellence 2.09.03B Promote Ten Mile,Downtown,and The Village as centers of activity and growth. Economic © On-going CD Excellence 2.09.03C Support public-private partnerships that provide plazas and public areas within activity Economic © On-going P&R Mayor's Office, centers. Excellence CD 2.09.03D Develop a collaborative economic development strategy to recruit new businesses. Economic © High CD Excellence 2.09.03E Develop concept plans of potential destination activities and promote appropriate Economic © Low CD development,infill,and redevelopment of activity centers. Excellence 3.00.00 Chapter 3 Evolving ® © Community Provide facilities and services that maintain a premier level of service commensurate Growth and 3.01.01 with growth. Pnnulatinn ® CD All Evaluate comprehensive impacts of growth and consider City Master Plans and Growth and 3.01.01A Strategic Plans in all land use decisions(e.g.,traffic impacts,school enrollment,and Population ® On-going CD All parks). Update the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code as needed to Growth and 3.01.01E accommodate the community's needs and growth trends. Population ® On going CD Ensure that regulations and plans support and encourage desired development and Growth and 3.01.01C land use patterns within the Area of City Impact. Population On going CD Evaluate development proposals based on consistency with the vison as well as Growth and 3.01.01D physical,social,economic,environmental,and aesthetic criteria. Population High CD Coordinate with the City of Nampa,Canyon County,Star,Eagle,Kuna,Boise,and Ada Growth and 3.01.01E County on land use,transportation,and emergency services. Population ® On going CD All Page 12 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 97 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Lead Finance 3.02.00 Maintain,improve,and expand the City's infrastructure to meet existing and Growth and Mayor's Oiiice, All,CII Finance, growing demands in a timely,orderly,and logical manner. Population PW HR Finance, 3.02.01 Develop and implement master plans for all public facilities,services,and safety to Growth and ® Mayor's Office, All,CD,Finance, guide the growth of the City. Population PW HR Provide City utilities in high priority growth areas and discourage in low priority growth Growth and 3.02.01A in On-going PW areas. Population Protect investments in existing public facilities(water,sewer,streets,fire,police,etc.) Growth and 3.02.01B by ensuring extension of services by new development is in the best interest of the On-going PW CD City. Population Utilize preferred methods of communication with citizens and engage their input on Growth and 3.02.01C public facilities planning,construction,and funding. Population ® On going PW Support the appropriate expansion of City facilities,services,staff,and other resources Growth and 3.02.01D to keep up with demand and established levels of service. Population m On going PW CD,Finance,HR Phase-in developments in accordance with their connection to the municipal sewer Growth and 3.02.01E and water system and the provision of other necessary infrastructure and services. Population On-going PW CD Maintain an efficient and fair system of fees and development requirements that Growth and 3.02.01F assesses the costs and benefits of financing public facilities and services,the need for population On-going Finance CD,PW which is generated by new development. 3.02.01G Establish and maintain levels of service for public facilities and services,including Growth and High Mayor's Office All water,sewer,police,transportation,schools,fire,and parks. Population Vi Plan for an appropriate land use mix,recreational and civic facilities,and phased Growth and ® CD,PW service extension within specific area plans and urban renewal districts. Population Continue to develop and implement the desired vision in special areas,areas with Growth and 3.03.01A specific plans,and along key transportation corridors. Population On going CD Actively engage with City leadership and community members to explore the idea, Growth and 3.03.01B process,and potential impacts of implementing districts,subareas,neighborhood Population On-going CD association areas,or similar concepts. Consider developing new subarea plans as appropriate for areas with unique 3.03.01C characteristics,public/private partnerships in place,and that are compatible with Growth and ® Very High CD All Comprehensive Plan policies in order to provide additional guidance on future land Population uses,design,infrastructure,and amenities. Ensure that adequate water supply and pressure are available for fire protection in Growth and 3.03.01D areas suitable for industrial and commercial uses. Population ® On going PW Page 13 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 98 of 138 ID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Support Growth and 3.03.01E Encourage infill development. Population ® High CD Prioritize growthan evelopment where it furthers the City's vision and allows or Growth an 3.03.02 the efficient provision of service Population All,CD 3.03.02A Engage with service providers,City leadership,and community members to identify Growth and ® Very High CD All priority growth areas. Population 3.03.02B Focus future investments within established priority growth areas. Iff Growth and On-going CD All Population 11 3.03.02C Utilize the City's Service Impact Tool to help identify potential strategic growth areas. Growth and On-going CD All Population As part of establishing and implementing strategic growth areas,consider including targeted redevelopment/opportunity areas within the Area of City Impact,areas Growth and 3.03.02D within the City limits and within a specified distance of major utility connections,and Population ® Very High CD All unincorporated county enclaves suitable for annexation. 3.03.02E Develop incentives for appropriate investment in strategic growth areas;discourage Growth and ® Very High CD All development outside of established growth areas. Population Require proposed development within areas further away from urban services, existing utilities or requiring significant City utility upgrades,to demonstrate fiscal Growth and 3.03.02E benefits,strategic fit with the Comprehensive Plan,contiguity with existing Population ® On going CD development,and appropriate mitigation for any impacts to existing City service users. Build and provide services in a manner that promotes the vision of priority growth Growth and 3.03.02G ® On-going PW CD areas,reinforcing and protecting Meridian's growth objectives. Population Require rural area residential development to submit alternative development plan to Growth and 3.03.02H ® On-going PW CD allow for the efficient extension of urban services in the future(resubdivision plan). Population Annex lands into the corporate boundaries of the City only when the annexation Growth and 3.03.03 proposal conforms to the City's vision and the necessary extension of public services population ® PW,CD CD,All and infrastructure is provided. MOMMML Ensure development is connected to City of Meridian water and sanitary sewer 3.03.03A systems and the extension to and through said developments are constructed in Growth and on On-going CD PW conformance with the City of Meridian Water and Sewer System Master Plans in effect Population at the time of development. Implement an irrevocable consent to annexation as a condition of hook-up to City Growth and 3.03.03B sanitary sewer or water and make a deed restriction on all buildable lots to be placed In On-goingPW CD as a note on all final plats. Population 3.03.03C Require all City sewer and water inspections and plan review fees(for the main lines) Growth and ® On-going PW CD in effect at the time of development be paid to the City of Meridian. Population Require all development to be consistent with Future Land Use Map designations for Growth and 3.03.03D In On-going CD the property. Population Page 14 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 99 of 138 Responsible • Support Lead 3.03.03E Require all development to be contiguous to the City. Growth and On-going CD Population Permit new development only where it can be adequately served by critical public Growth and 3.03.03F facilities and urban services at the time of final approval,and in accord with any Population On-going CD All adopted levels of service for public facilities and services. 3.03.03G Require urban infrastructure be provided for all new developments,including curb and Growth and On-going CD gutter,sidewalks,water and sewer utilities. Population 3.03.03H Evaluate both the short and longer-term fiscal and environmental impacts of annexing Growth and On-going CD All lands. Population Evaluate the feasibility of annexing existing county enclaves and discourage the Growth and 3.03.031 creation of additional enclaves. Population m On going CD 3.03.03J Encourage the assembly of parcels for master planning,design and entitlement Growth and ® On-going CD purposes;discourage piecemeal annexation and development. Population 0000000I�for transportation connectivity and the provision of adequate urban utilities and Growth and �. CD Legal,PW services fogMunty enclaves.. Population Plan for connectivity between annexed parcels and county enclaves that may develop Growth and 3.03.04A � On-going CD at a higher intensity. Population 3.03.0413 Ensure existing county enclaves provide necessary urban-level transportation and Growth and ® On-going CD PW utility infrastructure as part of the annexation process. Population Consider the establishment of improvement districts,extra-ordinary impact fee areas, Growth and 3.03.04C and other funding mechanisms to provide the necessary urban infrastructure and High CD Legal,PW services for existing county enclaves. Population .. • sir • Advance,support,and promote development of City planning tools,including the Growth and CD,IT,Mayor's 3.04.01 Comprehensive Plan,City ordinances,plans,and other guiding documents that population ® Office execute the City's vision. 3.04.01A Promote the Comprehensive Plan as the primary guide for growth and development of Growth and ® On-going CD the community. Population Maintain and update the Unified Development Code and Future Land Use Map to Growth and 3.04.01B implement the provisions of this Comprehensive Plan. Population ® On going CD 3.04.01C Support and expand the capabilities of all City Departments and Staff to better serve Growth and ® On-going Mayor's Office All the community. Population 3.04.01D Maintain,update,and find better ways to use Geographic Information Systems(GIS)in Growth and On-going IT All,PW everyday City business and for project-specific purposes. Population Monitor the progress of the Comprehensive Plan implementation plan to ensure Growth and 3.04.01E ® On-going CD steady progress. Population Page 15 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 100 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Lead 3.04.01F Review the policies within the adopted Comprehensive Plan on a regular basis and Growth and ® On-going Mayor's Office All update as needed to ensure that they reflect,support,and advance the City's vision. Population Participate in planning efforts with COMPASS and affiliated local governments and Growth and 3.04.01G agencies to better coordinate planning policies regionally. Population m On going CD PW 3.04.01H Organize and fund committees or special commissions consistent with the provisions Growth and ® On-going Mayor's Office All of this Comprehensive Plan. Population 3.04.011 Enforce the Unified Development Code and all other City ordinances and ensure their Growth and On-going CD alignment with the Comprehensive Plan. Population tho nuhlir nhnut Innd uco nG-------- Growth and ® CD,Mayor's CD Population Office 3.04.02A Solicit public participation in the land use and entitlement process through a variety of Growth and On-going CD digital and in person methods. Population Hold public meetings in conjunction with updates to the Comprehensive Plan to Growth and 3.04.02B promote a better understanding of the plan and its purpose. Population m On going Mayor's Office CD Convey the Comprehensive Plan's legal elements and intent by informing and Growth and 3.04.02C educating the public,agencies and service providers,advisory boards and other Population On-going CD stakeholders to improve the overall planning process. 3.04.02D Improve the neighborhood meeting and public notice process. Growth and ® Very High CD Legal Population Ensure that all planning,zoning and land use decisions balance the interests of the Growth and 3.05.00 community by protecting private property rights for current citizens and future Population Legal CD hm 3.05.01 Enact land use ordinances,policies,and fees,and make decisions,including land use Growth and ® Legal CD restrictions and conditions of approval,that do not violate private property rights. Population Conduct regular training with City Council,Planning&Zoning Commission,and City Growth and 3.05.01A staff to ensure that Idaho Code section 67-8003 is properly applied in land use Population ® On-going Legal CD planning and development review processes. Regularly review policies,the Unified Development Code,and other City regulations Growth and 3.05.01B ® On-going Legal CD for consistency with Idaho Code. Population Preserve private property rights and values by enforcing regulations that will prevent Growth and 3.05.01C and mitigate against incompatible and detrimental neighboring uses. Population m On going Legal CD 3.06.01 plan for periodic review,monitoring,and updating of land uses within City limits and Future Land use © CD Area of City Impact. 3.06.01A Maintain the Future Land Use Map to reflect existing facilities. Future Land use © On-going CD 3.06.0113 Monitor and adjust the amount and mix of industrial,commercial,and office areas Future Land use © High CD needed to meet the employment needs of the City. Page 16 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 101 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Lead Coordinate with Ada County to ensure all applicable land use ordinances and 3.06.01C provisions of this Plan are recognized when development within the Area of City Future Land use © On-going CD Mayor's Office Impact but outside City Limits is proposed. r06_02 plan for an appropriate mix of land uses tha ensures conne ►v�y,livability,and Future Land use © JI"MCDW PW economic vitality. Support the inclusion of small-scale neighborhood commercial areas within planned 3.06.02A residential developments as part of the development plan,where appropriate. Future Land use El On going CD Encourage and support mixed-use areas that provide the benefits of being able to live, 3.06.0213 shop,dine,play,and work in close proximity,thereby reducing vehicle trips,and Future Land use © On-going CD enhancing overall livability and sustainability. 3.06.02C Encourage the development of supportive commercial near employment areas. Future Land use © On-going CD 3.06.02D Plan for industrial areas with convenient access to state highways or the rail corridor, Future Land use © On-going CD where appropriate. Discourage residential land uses in close proximity to the Wastewater Resource 3.06.02E Recovery Facility,the Intermountain Gas Facility on Can-Ada Road,and other Future Land use © High CD PW incompatible land uses. 3.06.02F Allocate land uses near the rail corridor to both support industrial and freight Future Land use © On-going CD movement but also residential and the movement of people within the corridor. 3.07.00 Encourage compatible uses and site design to minimize conflicts and maximize use of Future Land use CD P&R P.07.01 s between%^compatible uses- Future Land use Require all new development to create a site design compatible with surrounding uses 3.07.01A through buffering,screening,transitional densities,and other best site design Future Land use © On-going CD practices. 3.07.0113 Encourage land uses and site designs that do not harm natural systems and resources. Future Land use © On-going CD 3.07.01C Require appropriate landscaping,buffers,and noise mitigation with new development Future Land use © On-going CD along transportation corridors(setback,vegetation,low walls,berms,etc.). Preserve the industrial base within designated industrial land use areas by 3.07.01D discouraging non-industrial uses and focusing on light manufacturing,distribution, Future Land use © High CD flex-space,and base-employment. Where feasible,encourage large transmission and pipeline utility corridors to function 3.07.01E as transitional buffers,parkland,pathways,and gathering spaces within and adjacent Future Land use © On-going CD to their right of way. � ntegrate land use and transportation planning to ensure that they mutually support © CD P&R he communities'goals and desires.* M 3.07.02A Require pedestrian circulation plans to ensure safety and convenient access across Future Land use © On-going CD large commercial and mixed-use developments. Page 17 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 102 of 138 • Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Support Lead Locate smaller-scale,neighborhood-serving commercial and office use clusters so they 3.07.0213 complement and provide convenient access from nearby residential areas,limiting Future Land use © On-going CD access to arterial roadways and multimodal corridors. 3.07.02C Focus development and redevelopment intensity on key transportation corridors. Future Land use © On-going CD 3.07.02D Pursue transit-supportive densities of residential and employment uses along key Future Land use © On-going CD multi-modal corridors. 3.07.02E Explore the development of additional design guidelines or standards for transit- Future Land use © On-going CD oriented development. 3.07.02F Coordinate with transportation agencies to align future needed infrastructure with Future Land use © On-going CD land use plans and implement through the development review processes. Coordinate with transportation agencies,private property owners and the public to 3.07.02G plan for appropriate land uses that will accommodate both freight and public Future Land use © On-going CD transportation access within the rail corridor. 3.07.02H Integrate the Meridian Pathways Master Plan into the site development review Future Land use © On-going CD P&R process to ensure planned paths are built out as adjacent land develops. �;1 211 .. • • 6 Plan and expand public utility facilities and services as part of the development Utilities& ® CD All Infrastructure 3.08.01A Require that development projects have planned for the efficient provision of all Utilities& On-going CD All public services. Infrastructure 3.08.0113 Require adequate fees from new development to fund expansion of services. Utilities& On-going CD All Infrastructure Ensure that other City departments,area agencies,and service providers are informed Utilities& 3.08.01C about and have an opportunity to participate in the City's development review Infrastructure 0 On-going CD All process. 3.08.011) Consider the impact on key service providers prior to acting on annexation requests at Utilities& ® On-going CD All a public hearing. Infrastructure Ensure key service providers have provided written comment on the impact and Utilities& 3.08.01E potential mitigation measures that may be necessary,prior to acting on large On-going CD All development applications. Infrastructure 3.08.02 Cooperate wirn orner agencies and service providers around the Valley to Utilities& PW,P&R, CD,IT,PW continuously provide essential services and utilities to all residen Infrastructure Mayor's Office 3.08.02A Communicate planning efforts with local decision makers and utility service providers, Utilities& ® On-going PW CD including irrigation districts,energy,natural gas,solid waste,and telecommunications. Infrastructure 3.08.0213 Coordinate with developers,irrigation districts,and drainage entities to implement the Utilities& Very High P&R CD proposed pathway network along canals,ditches,creeks,laterals and sloughs. Infrastructure Page 18 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 103 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Lead 3.08.02C Regularly coordinate with other public utilities and essential service providers and Utilities& On-going PW CD annually review master plans for public facilities and services;update as needed. Infrastructure Coordinate with Idaho Power to make additions and improvements to their facilities so Utilities& 3.08.02D that adequate capacity for projected growth is realized. Infrastructure 0 On going CD PW 3.08.02E Encourage the enhancement of the capacity and reliability of renewable energy Utilities& On-going PW CD resources. Infrastructure 3.08.02E Encourage multi use utility corridors. Utilities& Infrastructure 0 On going 3.08.02G Support the expansion of and accessibility to high-speed internet and broadband Utilities& ® On-going Mayor's Office IT,PW throughout the Area of City Impact. Infrastructure 8.03 Coordinate with utility providers on acceptable landscape materials,design and site Utilities& ® PW locations for their future facilities to avoid negative impacts to the community. Infrastructure 3.08.03A Minimize the impact of electric facilities in environmentally sensitive areas and Utilities& On-going CD PW consider social and environmental justice impacts. Infrastructure Site utility corridors within identified or designated transportation corridors and Utilities& 3.08.03B ensure that they connect to similar facilities in adjacent jurisdictions. Infrastructure 0 On going PW Coordinate future placement of Idaho Power electrical transmission lines and Utilities& 3.08.03C substations in accordance with Eastern Treasure Valley Electric Plan. Infrastructure 0 On going CD PW 3.08.03D Encourage all electrical distribution utilities to be located underground. Utilities& On-going ' CD PW Infrastructure HVI • 3.09.01 Develop and support markets for rec cled materials and products. Utilities&structure PW Legal,Mayor's Office 3.09.01A Investigate opportunities with other jurisdictions and private refuse contractors for Utilities& ® Medium PW Legal new waste reduction and recycling markets. Infrastructure 3.09.0113 Establish solid waste fees that encourage waste reduction and recycling. Utilities& Low PW Legal Infrastructure Develop and implement public education and outreach activities to raise awareness on Utilities& 3.09.01C waste reduction,reuse,recycling,and hazardous waste reduction. Infrastructure ® On going PW Mayor's Office Utili Infrastructur ® PW Maintain opportunities for proper disposal of target priority waste streams such as Utilities& 3.09.02A mercury,used oil,fluorescent lamps,used gas,and waste tires. Infrastructure 0 On going PW 3.09.026 Work with local stakeholders to develop public education campaigns regarding the Utilities& On-going PW importance of and opportunities for the proper disposal of hazardous waste. Infrastructure 3.09.03 Reinforce existing City recycling and procurement policies. Utilities& ® Finance Infrastructure Page 19 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 104 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Lead 3.09.03A Partner with City's solid waste contractor to investigate conservation options including Utilities& Medium PW composting,recycling,and green waste. Infrastructure Maintain internal recycling and sustainability programs that procure specific recycled Utilities& 3.09.03B content and less hazardous materials. Infrastructure 0 On going PW Finance 4.00.00 Chapter 4 qlomp�qLivable ® a Community • Increase appropriate partnershi he commu and Parks and CD,Finance, 4.01.01 Finance,P&R Legal,Mayor's activities to the community. Pathways Office Explore additional partnership opportunities as well as build on existing partnerships Parks and 4.01.01A M On-going P&R CD,Finance with focus on low-service areas. Pathways Identify desired sports facilities or complexes and establish partnerships that foster Parks and Finance, 4.01.01B their development. Pathways High P&R Mayor's Office 4.01.01C Continue to explore partnerships with alternative providers,such as schools,to Parks and On-going P&R CD, Legal increase level of service. Pathways 4.01.01D Evaluate impact fees for public open space to ensure development is paying the full Parks and M On-going Finance P&R allowable fee. Pathways Parks and Finance,Legal, 4.01.02 Increase opportunities to fund programming,services,and facility improvements. Pathways ® Finance,P&R P&R 4.01.02A Increase special event and activities sponsorships. Parks and On-going P&R Legal Pathways 4.01.0213 Pursue grant and philanthropic opportunities at the federal,state,regional,and local Parks and On-going P&R Finance levels. Pathways Implement a cost recovery and pricing policy to determine a consistent method of Parks and 4.01.02C Medium Finance P&R pricing Parks and Recreation activities. Pathways 4.01.02D Explore feasibility of a dedicated funding source for parks and recreation through Parks and Medium P&R Finance special revenue,sports,or other available sources. Pathways 4.01.02E Consider a process and policies for the acceptance of donated land and or money to Parks and Low P&R Finance,Legal be dedicated to public open space or facilities. Pathways 4.01.02F Explore the use of digital displays to show showcase and advertise City events near Parks and Low P&R Legal parks. Pathways Continue to improve organizational efficiencies and maintain existing qua lit Parks and AM 4.01.03 stgaards for park facilities and recreational amenities. Pathways P&R Finance,HR Enhance and improve internal and external communication regarding recreation Parks and 4.01.03A � On-going P&R IT activities and services using social media and mobile tools. Pathways Page 20 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 105 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols� Priority Responsible Lead 4.01.03B Staff appropriately to meet demand and maintain established quality of service. Parks and On-going P&R Finance Pathways 4.01.03C Expand and improve the volunteer program to meet growing needs. Parks and On-going P&R HR Pathways Provide for park acquisition . meet projected . population . 1 ,Finance, 4.02.00 growth and demands. Pathways M Finance,P&R Legal,Mayor's Office 4.02.01 Continue working toward the park land level of service goal of four acres/1,000 Parks and CD,Finance, Finance,P&R Legal,Mayor's I persons and a 0.5 miles service area radius from residences. , Pathways Office 4.02.01A Evaluate developer impact fee to align with Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)requests Parks and On-going Finance P&R and current park land level of service. Pathways 4.02.0113 Continue to find and purchase additional land for future park development where Parks and On-going P&R Finance level of service is below threshold. Pathways 4.02.01C Identify and require future park sites using information in the Meridian Parks and Parks and On-going P&R CD Recreation Master Plan and on the Future Land Use Map. Pathways 4.02.011) Look for opportunities to add parks and pathways in new growth areas. Parks and On-going P&R Finance,Legal, Pathways Mayor's Office 4.02.01E Consider population/housing density and accessibility when acquiring future land for Parks and On-going P&R CD parks and recreation. Pathways !02 P&R Provide a variety of park types(neighborhood parks,community parks,regional Parks and Finance, parks)with a diversity of uses and activities interspersed throughout the community. Pathways ® Mayor's Office Consider programming needs for all ages and abilities when adding new components Parks and 4.02.02A to existing parks or when developing new parks. Pathways On going P&R Finance 4.02.0213 Continue to monitor recreational trends to stay current with programming and Parks and On-going P&R Mayor's Office demand. Pathways 4.02.02C Consider future operation and maintenance costs and work to minimize those costs Parks and On-going P&R Finance into the development of park while delivering a highly functional and quality park. Pathways 4.02.03 Monitor and evaluate the use,demands,and trends of recreation components. Parks and P&R Finance, Pathways Mayor's Office Implement and maintain the existing Capital Improvement Plan(CIP),Master Plan, Parks and Finance, 4.02.03A Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Plan,and Life Cycle Replacement Pathways On-going P&R Mayor's Office Programs. Maintain and improve the user experience and awareness of recreational facilities, Parks and 1 4 1 11 �{ P&R Legal, Officeamenities,and programs. Pathways Mayor's 4.03.01 Increase year round recreational programming and activities that encourage Parks and P&R CD,IT,Legal, education,health and wellness,community involvement,and multi-sensory play. Pathways ® Mayor's Office Page 21 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 106 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Lead 4.03.01A Explore opportunities for additional indoor recreation space through partnerships, Parks and Very High P&R CD,Legal, agreements,and the construction of a new Community Center. Pathways Mayor's Office Continue to look for opportunities to expand programs around working hours and Parks and 4.03.01B � On-going P&R Mayor's Office commuting citizens. Pathways 4.03.01C Explore increasing the number of program opportunities for seniors,young adults, Parks and On-going P&R Mayor's Office teens,tweens,and people with special needs. Pathways 4.03.01D Set targets,identify gaps,and deploy programs,activities,and events that provide Parks and On going P&R I, IT,Mayor's multigenerational recreational opportunities. Pathways Office 4.03.01E Support symbiotic uses of facilities through programs that encourage community Parks and On-going P&R Mayor's Office interactions. Pathways 3.02 Add destination park amenities that uniquely blend arts,entertainment,and culture. Parks and Finance, Pathways Mayor's Off 4.03.02A Explore opportunities to add destination playground and natural play areas with Parks and High P&R Finance, climbing features and multi-sensory play. Pathways Mayor's Office Foster development of discovery-oriented parks that uniquely blend arts, Parks and Finance, 4.03.02B entertainment,and culture. Pathways High P&R Mayor's Office 4.04.00 Develop a connected,comfortable,and comprehensive network of multi-purpose Parks and P&R CID pathways. Pathways 4.04.01 Seamlessly connect local pathways with regionally significant pathways. Parks and P&R CD I Pathways 4.04.01A Ensure that new development and subdivisions connect to the pathway system. Parks and Very High P&R CD Pathways 4.04.016 Provide options for passive recreational opportunities not typically supplied by parks Parks and Very High P&R CD and facilities,such as jogging,walking,and bicycling. Pathways 4.04.01C Establish and enhance regional pathway connections to the adjacent communities of Parks and Very High P&R CD Eagle,Nampa, Boise,Caldwell,and Kuna. Pathways r04.02 Link pathways to important pedestrian generators,environmental features,historic Parks and P&R CD landmarks,public facilities,Town Centers,and business districts Pathways Identify opportunities for new paths that connect residential neighborhoods and 4.04.02A community facilities,such as the library and city hall,parks,schools,athletic facilities, Parks and Very High P&R CD swimming pools,historic districts,the Downtown,as well as other commercial and Pathways retail activity centers in Meridian. Preserve existing public rights-of-way and other easements for future pathways and Parks and 4.04.02B accessways,particularly along powerline and utility corridors,railway corridors,and Very High P&R CD waterway or irrigation corridors. Pathways 4.04.02C Continue partnerships with area irrigation districts to continue to expand pathway Parks and On-going P&R CD system along existing waterways. Pathways Page 22 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 107 of 138 Facilitate accessibility of pathway system for people of all abilities,pedestrians, Parks and CDIN0,0"Mayor's cycli and other non-motorized pathway users. Pathways © f PD Through coordination with Pathway Plan updates,locate trailheads at or in Parks and 4.04.03A conjunction with park sites,schools,and other community facilities to increase local Pathways High P&R CD access to the pathway system and reduce duplication of supporting improvements. Furnish pathway systems with trailhead improvements that include interpretive and Parks and 4.04.03B directional signage systems,benches,drinking fountains,restrooms,parking and Pathways High P&R Mayor's Office staging areas,and other services for all ages and abilities. 4.04.03C Develop pathway design and development standards that are easy to maintain and Parks and High P&R FD,PD access by maintenance,security,and emergency vehicles. Pathways • Protect and enhance existing waterways,groundwater,wetlands,wildlife habitat, Stewardship ® CD,P&R,PW CD air,soils,and other natural resources. 4.05.01A Identify waterways,wetlands,other natural resources,viewsheds,and natural Stewardship On-going PW CD features of topographic interest for preservation. Develop and implement programs to encourage and promote tree health and 4.05.0113 preservation throughout the City,including along waterways and within proposed Stewardship Medium P&R CD development. 4.05.01C Limit canal tiling and piping of creeks,sloughs,laterals,and drains to man-made Stewardship ® On-going CD facilities where public safety issues cannot be mitigated or are not of concern. 4.05.01D Improve and protect creeks and other natural waterways throughout commercial, Stewardship ® On-going CD industrial,and residential areas. 4.05.01E Assess environmental impact of potential new development,infill,and Stewardship ® On-going CD redevelopment. Preserve,protect,and provide open space for recreation,conservation,and 4.05.01E Stewardship ® On going CID D 4.05.01G Support a long-term transportation system that conforms to the public health Stewardship ® On-going CD standard for carbon monoxide attainment. 4.OS.02 Protect Meridian's surface water quMN M Stewardship ® r CID,PW CD,Finance, Legal,P&R,PW Refine framework of environmental programs including construction,storm water 4.05.02A compliance,and floodplain management to satisfy the City's requirements under the Stewardship Medium PW Clean Water Act,FEMA,and the National Flood insurance program. Provide incentives for developers to grant conservation easements along creek-side Finance, Legal, 4.05.02B corridors. Stewardship ® Medium CD P&R, PW 4.05.02C Encourage the incorporation of creek corridors as amenities in development design. Stewardship ® On-going CD Page 23 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 108 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Lead 4.05.02D Identify and implement Low Impact Development(LID)in storm water drainage Stewardship ® Low CD systems that are administered by the City of Meridian. 4.05.02E Develop and cultivate partnerships with local and regional stakeholders on public Stewardship ® On-going CD education campaigns for water conservation and water quality. J 4.05.02F Promote the increase of permeable areas through sound site design and use of Stewardship ® On-going PW CD materials that limit stormwater runoff. 4.05.03 Preserve prime farmland within the Area of City Impact to maintain rural character Stewardship ® CD,Mayor's CD and provide opportunities for local produce and continued farming operations. Office Encourage,as appropriate,the continued use of land for farming near Area of City 4.05.03A Impact boundaries to effectively transition from rural uses to urban. Stewardship ® On going CD Slow the outward progression of the City's limits by discouraging fringe area 4.05.03B development;encourage development of vacant or underutilized parcels currently Stewardship ® High Mayor's Office CD within City limits. 4.05.03C Support appropriate agriculture operations within the Area of City Impact as a source Stewardship ® On-going Mayor's Office CD of locally grown food. 4.05.03D Consider public support for funding to preserve open space as part of permanent land Stewardship ® Very High CD Mayor's Office trust. • �. 00rove air and reduce air ollution in the Meridian and Treasure Finance, All,FD Office 1 Protect public health by reducing ozone,fine particulate matter and other Stewardship ® CD,PW, All,FD greenhouse gases and toxics in the air. L I A Mayor's Office 4.06.01A Coordinate with ACHD to improve traffic flow,minimize vehicle time spent idling and Stewardship ® On-going CD accelerating,and reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicles. Promote transportation choices,facilities,and alternatives such as car and van 4.06.0113 pooling,public transit,alternative fleet vehicles,bicycle racks/storage and Stewardship ® On-going CD telecommuting. Partner with transportation agencies and large employers to promote public 4.06.01C awareness of air quality concerns and the need/benefits of making alternative Stewardship On-going CD transportation choices. 4.06.01D Research utilization/installation of Energy Management Systems in municipal buildings Stewardship Medium PW to track and cut energy costs for lighting and heating/cooling. 4.06.01E Convert appropriate municipal fleet vehicles to low-emission/alternative fuel vehicles Stewardship On-going PW All when feasible. 4.06.01F Participate with Ada County in publicizing burning bans when necessary. Stewardship On-going Mayor's Office FD Reduce consumption in al facilities and .. CID,Finance, • leadership in promoting energy conservation throughout the City. PW,CD Office, PW Page 24 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 109 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Lead CD,Finance, 4.07.01 Provide City services in an environmentally sustainable and cost effective manner. Stewardship ® PW,CD Mayor's Office, L PW 4.07.01A Investigate funding opportunities to finance City conservation programs and projects, Stewardship On-going PW Finance and retrofit Meridian public buildings to improve energy efficiency. Support construction projects that demonstrate an innovative and effective approach 4.07.01B Stewardship On-going PW CD to stormwater management and Low Impact Development. 4.07.01C Partner with other entities to expand opportunities for energy conservation outreach Stewardship ® On-going PW Mayor's Office and education,such as schools,utility providers,and other public places. Seek opportunities for public-private partnerships to develop and showcase 4.07.01D alternative electricity-generating facilities or to enhance the capacity and reliability of Stewardship ® On-going PW Mayor's Office renewable energy resources. 4.07.01E Build public facilities that utilize energy conservation technologies. Stewardship ® On-going PW Mayor's Office 4.07.01F Adopt and implement guidelines and standards for energy conservation practices. Stewardship ® Low PW Partner with regional stakeholders to increase public awareness of the benefits of CD,Mayor's 4.07.01G sustainable design and constructing high-performance built environments. Stewardship ® On going PW Office 4.07.01H Collaborate with stakeholders to develop demonstration projects incorporating water Stewardship ® Low PW and energy conservation;and energy efficient construction methods and materials. Integrate new technologies and advancements in building science to promote a whole- 4.07.011 building approach to sustainability. Recognize performance in five key areas of human Stewardship ® On-going CD PW and environmental health:sustainable site development,water savings,energy efficiency,materials selection,and indoor environmental quality. 4.07.01.1 Identify funding sources and appropriate partners to stimulate energy efficient Stewardship ® On-going CD Finance,PW retrofits in existing housing stock. .. 4.08.01 Protect public health and watersheds through adequate treatment and disposal of Stewardship ® PW 4.08.01A Implement and maintain the Public Works Department's Sewer Master Plan and Stewardship On-going PW Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility Plan. 4.08.02 Provide cost effective and environmentally sustainable wastewater service to citizens Stewardship and busir" Eliminate existing private treatment and septic systems on properties annexed into 4.08.02A the City and instead connect users to the City wastewater system;discourage the Stewardship On-going PW CD prolonged use of private treatment septic systems for enclave properties. Office,4.09.00 Provide ample and clean water to the citizens of Meridian in perpetuity. Stewardship PW CD,Mayor's 09.01 Protect the quality of source water. --MEMMEMI Stewardship ® PW CD Page 25 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 110 of 138 Responsible • Support Lead 4.09.01A Ensure that new development is connected to the City's sanitary sewer system(no Stewardship On-going PW CD septic systems). 4.09.016 Develop a source water protection plan. Stewardship ® High PW CD 4.09.02 Provide water in a cost effecti ENV- Stewardship PW 4.09.02A Develop and implement a water supply master plan. Stewardship ® On-going PW 4.09.0213 Assess and provide new water sources. Stewardship ® On-going PW 4.09.03 Conserve existing water supplies. Stewardship ® PW,CD Mayor's Office, PW 4.09.03A Implement and maintain the Public Works Department Water Conservation Plan. Stewardship ® On-going PW Reduce reliance on City potable water for landscape irrigation purposes by educating 4.09.0313 the public,encouraging the use of recycled water,and adoption of water conserving Stewardship ® On-going PW landscape guidelines. 4.09.03C Maintain a public outreach program on water conservation. Stewardship ® On-going PW Mayor's Office Encourage the appropriate and attractive use of xeric,drought-tolerant plant species 4.09.03D and non-plant materials that reduce landscape maintenance and water consumption. Stewardship ® On going CD PW .. • 1 11 + 4.10.01 Reduce the threat of loss of life and property from hazards. Public Safety CD,PW CD,FD,Mayor's Office,PD,PW 4.10.01A Plan for and allow land uses surrounding the Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility Public Safety 0 Very High PW CD that reduce human exposure to odors. 4.10.0113 Require industrial uses to conform to disposal,spill,and storage measures as outlined public Safety Q On-going PW CD, FD, PD by the Environmental Protection Agency. 4.10.01C Work with ITD and ACHD to ensure highways and roadways are designed to mitigate Public Safety 0 On-going CD PD, FD natural hazards and are as safe as possible. 4.10.01D Work with Idaho Power to ensure that a National Interest Electric Transmission Public Safety Q On-going CD Mayor's Office Corridor does not traverse through Meridian. 4.10.01E Identify and protect areas below canals and laterals that could be damaged if the slope public Safety 0 On-going CD PW is compromised. 4.10.01F Identify target hazards based on commercial/industrial occupancy type. Public Safety 0 On-going FD PD 4.10.01G Encourage the installation of residential fire sprinklers as part of a comprehensive fire public Safety 0 On-going FD CD safe community effort. 4.10.01H Develop lot grading,dust,and drainage standards for residential development to Public Safety Q Very High PW CD, Legal mitigate slope erosion and protect property. Create an environment in which the • • iile of Meridian feel safe effective fire,police,and other emergency response services. + FD, •D Office, • Page 26 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 111 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Lead 4.11.01 Ensure the capability to direct,control,and coordinate emergency response and Public Safety 13 FD,PD CD,Mayor's recovery operations. Office Coordinate with emergency service providers on proposed annexation and 4.11.01A development requests,and the reporting of impacts on services through Public Safety 0 On-going FD, PD comprehensive analysis and adopted standards. 4.11.01B Assess and compare response times to adopted standards for identification of Public Safety Q On-going FD,PD CD,Mayor's additional needed resources. Office 4.11.01C Identify future and current fire and police station locations based on adopted service Public Safety 0 On-going FD,PD level standards and goals. 4.11.01D Prioritize the location of future fire and police stations on collectors to eliminate Public Safety 0 On-going FD, PD access issues on arterials. 4.11.01E Communicate with staff,elected and appointed officials on impacts from development Public Safety Q On-going FD,PD CD,Mayor's to adopted Police and Fire Department response time standards and goals. Office 4.11.01F Based on Police Allocation Model(PAM),ensure adequate Police staff and resources Public Safety 0 On-going PD to respond to growth and development. L1.02 Support crime prevention and risk reduction through environmental design,sharing Public Safety PD,FD resources and information with other cities,and citizen assistance. 4.11.02A Develop programs,in partnership with allied agency responders,which focus on Public Safety 0 On-going FD, PD preventative emergency medical services risk reduction. 4.11.02B Coordinate Fire and Police Department planning,training,and response efforts with Public Safety 0 On-going FD, PD neighboring jurisdictions. 4.11.02C Coordinate with Meridian Rural Fire Protection District as growth occurs in the Area of Public Safety Q On-going FD City Impact. 4.11.02D Help educate and curtail the rate of drug,alcohol,tobacco and other substance use. Public Safety 0 On-going PD 4.11.02E Work with public and private development and management groups to promote and Public Safety 0 On-going PD implement Crime Prevention through Environmental Design(CPTED)strategies. Enhance crime prevention awareness through the education of neighborhood watch 4.11.02F groups,multi-family property management companies,homeowners'associations, Public Safety 13 On-going PD and other organizations. Utilize the crime analysis unit to identify ongoing crime trends utilizing statistical 4.11.02G analysis,heat maps,and other tools to more effectively and effectively deploy police Public Safety Q On-going PD resources. L1 1.03 MMUFF Inut quality fire protection,rescue and emergencjservices are Public Safety FD CD,Clerk's, provided within Meridian. P&R,PD Maintain and enforce construction standards,and adopt fire protection codes that are 4.11.03A Public Safety Q On-going FD CD consistent with International Fire Code standards. 4.11.03B Develop contingency plans for special events to ensure adequate fire and emergency Public Safety Q On-going FD Clerk's,P&R, PD medical services. Page 27 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 112 of 138 4.11.04 Provide quality police services for public health,safety,and welfare throughout the community. public Safety 13 Clerk's,FD,P&R 4.11.04A Develop contingency plans for special events to ensure adequate police protection. Public Safety 0 On-going PD Clerk's,FD,P&R 4.11.0413 Support and cooperate with federal,state,and local public safety agencies. Public Safety Q On-going PD Consider police protection and enforcement issues as part of the development review 4.11.04C process and as part of mobile sales,vehicle immobilization,and alcohol permitting and Public Safety Q On-going PD licensing processes. 4.11.04D Continue coordinating with the Idaho Humane Society to ensure delivery of services. Public Safety Q On-going PD 5.00.00 Chapter 5 Vibrant 8 0 m Community •� Character, 5.01.01 Encourage the safety,health,and well-being of the community. Design,and e I J.. Character, 5.01.01A Foster a walkable and bikeable community through good site and street design. Design,and e On-going CD Identity Provide pathways,crosswalks,traffic signals and other improvements that encourage Character, 5.01.0113 safe,physical activity for pedestrians and bicyclists. Design,and a On-going CD P&R Identity Provide,partner,and preserve public and private indoor and outdoor recreation Character, 5.01.01C Design,and e On-going CD amenities for a diverse range of physical activities. Identity Plan for and encourage neighborhoods that provide reasonable pedestrian and bicycle Character, 5.01.011) access to services like healthcare,daycare,grocery stores,and recreational areas. Design,and a On-going CD Identity Promote best management practices to control the spread of noxious weeds,in Character, 5.01.01E conjunction with Ada County Weed and Pest Control and City Code Enforcement. Design,and a On-going CD PD Identity Minimize noise,lighting,and odor disturbances from commercial developments to Character, 5.01.01F residential dwellings by enforcing city code. Design,and a On-going CD Identity Ensure developments employ proper water drainage techniques to eliminate the risks Character, 5.01.01G of water contamination,mold,and pests. Design,and e On-going CD Identity Page 28 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 113 of 138 Support beautiful and high quality development that reinforces neighborhood Character, 5.01.02 character and sustainability. Design,and e L J111111116 Identity Maintain and implement community design ordinances,quality design criteria,and Character, 5.01.02A complete street policies to set quality standards citywides. Design,and e High CD Identity Character, 5.01.026 Coordinate with ITD regarding interstate beautification and appropriate signage. Design,and e On-going CD Identity Promote area beautification and community identity through context sensitive Character, 5.01.02C building and site design principles,appropriate si na e,and attractive landscaping. Design,and On-going CD Identity Require appropriate building design,and landscaping elements to buffer,screen, Character, 5.01.02D beautify,and integrate commercial,multifamily,and parking lots into existing Design,and e On-going CD neighborhoods. Identity Character, 5.01.02E Support and protect the identity of existing residential neighborhoods. Design,and e On-going CD Identity 5.01.02E Explore development and implementation of architectural and/or landscape standards Character, Design,and e High CD for geographic areas of the City. Identity Require attractive landscaping and pedestrian friendly design within new Character, 5.01.02G developments. Design,and a On-going CD Identity Require the improvement and maintenance of landscaping along public rights-of-way Character, 5.01.02H and landscaping of dedicated but unimproved rights-of-way strips. Design,and a On-going CD Identity Character, CD,Mayor's 5.01.03 Strengthen community pride and identity. Design,and a Office,PD FD,PW Identity Continue supporting community-betterment activities,such as"Rake Up Meridian," Character, 5.01.03A and implementing new or old programs to support residents in need of help for Design,and e On-going Mayor's Office property cleanup and repair. Identity Work with residents and homeowners associations to maintain and take pride in their Character, 5.01.03B common areas and landscaping along public rights of way and other areas visible to Design,and e On-going Mayor's Office the public. Identity Page 29 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 114 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Lead Review and implement design guidelines for properties along entryway corridors and Character, 5.01.03C Design,and e Medium CD gateways to promote aesthetic features and clearly identify the community. Identity Continue property maintenance programs to remove junk vehicles,abate weed Character, 5.01.03D nuisances,and eliminate trash build up. Design,and e On-going PD FD Identity Implement the Welcome to Meridian Signage Plan by budgeting for construction and Character, 5.01.03E maintenance of signs at key locations throughout the City;look for partnership Design,and e On-going CD PW opportunities with property owners and developers. Identity Encourage volunteerism within the community,City Hall,and City Boards and Character, 5.01.03E Commissions. Design,and e On-going Mayor's Office Identity 5.02.01 Enhance and restore the historical quality of Old Town. Historic P&R CD Preservation 5.02.01A Maintain and implement design and building standards for historically significant Historic Medium P&R CD buildings and resources in Old Town. Preservation Support owners of historic buildings in their efforts to restore and/or preserve their Historic 5.02.01B Q On-going P&R CD properties. Preservation P&R CD,Finance 5.02.02A Coordinate with the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission to recommend use, Historic On-going P&R CD restoration,and preservation of historical structures and sites throughout Meridian. Preservation 5.02.02B Investigate and promote incentive programs for historic properties. Historic On-going P&R Finance Preservation Implement tools and undertake programs that will increase the community's Historic 5.02.02C awareness of its heritage as well as the economic and aesthetic value of historic Preservation Low P&R Mayor's Office preservation. Stimulate private and public investment in the restoration and preservation of historic Historic 5.02.02D buildings,outdoor spaces,and natural historical features. Preservation 0 On going P&R CD,Finance Support the efforts of the Historic Preservation Commission to foster preservation and Historic 5.02.02E 0 On-going P&R Mayor's Office conservation. Preservation When appropriate,seek comments and approval from the Historic Preservation Historic 5.02.02F Commission prior to any changes to City-owned or controlled property,including 0 On-going P&R CD buildings,outdoor spaces,and natural features. Preservation 5.02.02G Place informational plaques on historic structures and special sites. Historic 0 On-going P&R Mayor's Office Preservation Page 30 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 115 of 138 • Policy Section Section Symbols Priority Responsible Support Lead Incorporate,into the development review process,a way to determine any impact on 5.02.02H unique geological,historical,and archeological sites; reserve and protect as Historic On-going P&R CD appropriate. g g p Preservation � g g 5.02.021 Encourage events and activities that celebrate the cultural heritage of Meridian. Historic Q On-going P&R Mayor's Office Preservation 5.02.02.1 Develop policies to preserve and protect or document and memorialize historic and Historic On-going P&R Mayor's Office culturally significance structures and sites. Preservation 5.03.00 Create .... P&R CD,Legal Office 5.03.01 Support art throughout the community. Arts and ulture P&R CD,Legal, 6 Mayor's Office 5.03.01A Exhibit both permanent and rotating works of art in City Hall and other public places. Arts and Culture On-going P&R Legal,Mayor'sOffice 5.03.0113 Encourage the integration of public art as an integrated component with new Arts and Culture m On-going P&R CD development. 5.03.01C Consider a central Art and Cultural District to showcase a wide variety of cultural Arts and Culture m Low P&R Mayor's Office offerings. 5.03.01D Provide local artists with opportunities to showcase their work. + Arts and Culture On-going i P&R Mayor's Office 5.03.01E Determine and respond to the community's art and cultural facility needs. Arts and Culture m On-going P&R Mayor's Office 5.03.02 Raise awareness an promote existing arts offerings an artworkwithin t Arts and Culture egal,Mayor's L Office 5.03.02A Utilize the Meridian Art in Public Spaces program to raise awareness and appreciation Arts and Culture On-going P&R Mayor's Office of the arts. Partner with the Ada County Highway District(ACHD)to create and install artwork on Legal,Mayor's 5.03.0213 traffic boxes,within roundabouts,and as part of other roadway improvement projects Arts and Culture m On-going P&R Office as appropriate. Office,5.04.00 Support hands-on experiences in the arts. Arts and Culture P&R,Mayor's Mayor's Office 5.04.01 Provide a diversity of education and art experiences for all residents Arts and Culture P&R,Mayor's Mayor's Office, Office P&R 5.04.01A Develop and offer youth art opportunities in partnership with the School District and Arts and Culture m On-going P&R Mayor's Office afterschool programs. Strengthen partnerships with community organizations,schools,and institutions to 5.04.01B support and encourage arts programs and education for adults and seniors. Arts and Culture m On going P&R Mayor's Office 5.04.01C Sponsor a variety of musical and performing arts in partnership with community Arts and Culture m On-going Mayor's Office P&R organizations. Page 31 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 116 of 138 Responsible • Support Lead 5.04.01D Identify opportunities to partner with existing organizations and businesses to make Arts and Culture in On-going P&R Mayor's Office their facilities available for civic and cultural purposes. 5.04.01E Engage with and support the full diversity of the community in the planning for arts Arts and Culture in On-going P&R Mayor's Office and culture facilities,programs,and events. 9 Connected 6.00.00 Chapter 6 Community . • •• • • Finance, 6.01.01 Support multi-modal and complete-street transportation improvements Transportation ®and Streets CD,P&R Mayor's Office, P&R,PW Work with the Union Pacific Railroad,Watco Companies and other interested 6.01.01A stakeholders to preserve and protect the existing Boise Cut-off rail corridor as a multi- Transportation Q High CD PW use corridor,including freight. and Streets Support Valley Regional Transit's(VRT)efforts to construct multi-modal transit centers Transportation 6.01.01B in areas of high commercial activity and employment as well as areas with transit- and Streets 0 On-going CD PW supportive residential densities. Improve ingress and egress opportunities for all modes of transportation in Transportation 6.01.01C 0 On-going CD Downtown. and Streets 6.01.011) Pursue construction of the City's pathways network. Transportation Very High P&R Finance, and Streets Mayor's Office Pursue bicycle routes/lanes/paths on roadways that will be appropriate for a wide Transportation 6.01.01E 0 On-going CD range of ages and abilities. and Streets 6.01.01F Work with transportation providers to implement transportation plans,projects,and Transportation On-going CD PW studies. and Streets 6.01.01G Develop criteria for plan review in determining whether a development proposal is Transportation Q High CD safe,accessible,and comfortable for pedestrians and cyclists. and Streets Require pedestrian access connectors in all new development to link subdivisions Transportation 6.01.01H together and to promote neighborhood connectivity as part of a community pathway and Streets � On-going CD P&R system. 6.01.011 Work with Ada County Highway District(ACHD)to identify gaps in the sidewalk system Transportation El On-going CD PW and pursue sidewalk construction for existing substandard streets. and Streets 6.01.01.1 Encourage new development to include buffered sidewalks,a sidewalk separated from Transportation Q On-going CD the motor vehicle lane by a planter strip,especially on collector and arterial roadways. and Streets OEM 6.01.02 Enhance existing transportation systems. Transportation and Streets Page 32 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 117 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Syrnbols� Priority Responsible Lead 6.01.02A Work with transportation partners to include Meridian's highest priority Transportation Q On-going CD PW transportation projects within their plans and budgets. and Streets Reduce the number of existing access points onto arterial streets by using methods Transportation 6.01.02E such as cross-access agreements,access management,and frontage/backage roads, and Streets 13 On-going CD PW and promoting local and collector street connectivity. 6.01.02C Require new development to establish street connections to existing local roads and Transportation El On-going CD collectors as well as to underdeveloped adjacent properties. and Streets 6.01.02D Consider needed sidewalk,pathway,landscaping,and lighting improvements with all Transportation El On-going CD PW land use decisions. and Streets Consider incomplete and underserved roadways and timing of necessary roadway Transportation El 6.01.02E improvements in all land use decisions. and Streets On going CD Improve coordination with ACHD,ITD,VRT,COMPASS,and developers in addressing transportation issues and needs before public hearings,including having school and Transportation 6.01.02E transportation agency comments in with adequate time to allow for review by the City and Streets 0 On going CD PW before a decision is made on a land-use application. 6.01.02G Work with the Transportation Commission and transportation partners to implement Transportation ® On-going CD PW needed neighborhood traffic calming and address safety concerns. and Streets Work with transportation partners to establish and implement a system of 6.01.02H performance measures to gauge whether transportation goals and objectives are Transportation El On-going CD being realized. and Streets Pursue the extension of Idaho Ave.and/or Broadway Ave.to Commercial Dr.and the Transportation El 6.01.021 extension of East 3rd St.from Fairview Ave.to Pine Ave. in Downtown. and Streets On going CD Pursue the extension of Overland Road into Canyon County,consistent with the 2011 Transportation 6.01.02J 0 On-going CD Airport-Overland Corridor Study. and Streets Pursue the expansion of US 20/26;the development of an overpass of 1-84 at Linder Transportation 6.01.02K Road;the extension of SH-16 from US 20/26 to 1-84;and SH-55 and SH-69 corridor and Streets El On-going improvements. sm" 6.01.02L Work with ACHD to implement projects from the 2012 Downtown Meridian Transportation ® On-going CD Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan. and Streets Work with transportation agencies and private property owners to preserve 6.01.02M transportation corridors,future transit routes and infrastructure,road,and highway Transportation El On-going extensions,and to facilitate access management. and Streets Coordinate with ACHD to more carefully examine the appropriateness of roundabouts Transportation 6.01.02N with intersection improvements in relation to pedestrians and other users. and Streets 0 On-going CD PW 6.01.03 Provide the most efficient transportation network possible Transportation ff P P .,�._ and Streets Work with ITD and ACHD to establish truck routes and design routes appropriately for Transportation 6.01.03A 0 On-going CD their contexts. and Streets Page 33 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 118 of 138 VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS All City Departments with identified roles were coordinated with on these priorities. Prioritization and roles were done by consensus over the course of two months, with Planning coordinating any role or timing conflicts prior to submitting the application. There are a few areas where Departments have requested language improvements. For example, to break-up policies with multiple ideas onto several distinct policies. Planning will carry these text changes forward in the next update, most likely in 2021, when the Plan is not so new. IX. FINDINGS A. Required Findings from the Unified Development Code 1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the other elements of the comprehensive plan. Staff finds the proposed amendment is it consistent with other elements of the Plan. It is described as a next step in the adopted Plan and required to implement it. 2. The proposed amendment provides an improved guide to future growth and development of the city. Staff finds the proposed amendment is an improved guide for future development. The amendment helps to prioritize implementation of the Plan and improves it's transparency. 3. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the goals,objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff finds the proposed amendment is internally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. It is a required step to implement the plan, and required to implement policy 3.04.01E. 4. The proposed amendment is consistent with this Unified Development Code. Staff finds the proposed amendment is consistent with the Unified Development Code (UDC). The amendment provides further guidance on implementation for work to maintain the UDC.. S. The amendment will be compatible with existing and planned surrounding land uses. Staff finds he the amendment is compatible with existing and planned surrounding land uses. The amendment does not modify the text or map of the adopted Plan except to prioritize implementation efforts. 6. The proposed amendment will not burden existing and planned service capabilities. Staff finds that the proposed amendment will not burden existing and planned service capabilities. The amendment will help to prioritize work to ensure continuity of service planning. 7. The proposed map amendment(as applicable) provides a logical juxtaposition of uses that allows sufficient area to mitigate any anticipated impact associated with the development of the area. Not applicable. The proposed amendment does not revise the map or land use descriptions. 8. The proposed amendment is in the best interest of the City of Meridian. Staff finds the proposed amendment is in the best interest of the City. Prioritization and assignment ofpolicies will improve the effectiveness of the Plan. Page 35 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 120 of 138 SupportID Policy Section Section Syrnbols� Priority Responsible Lead 6.01.0313 Require collectors consistent with the ACHD Master Street Map(MSM),generally Transportation Q On-going CD at/near the mid-mile location within the Area of City Impact. and Streets 6.01.03C Require the public street system to be continuous through each mile section,avoiding Transportation Q On-going CD long,straight stretches. and Streets 6.01.03D Consider ACHD's Master Street Map(MSM),Complete Streets Policy and the Transportation El On-going CD Transportation and Land Use Integration Plan in all land use decisions. and Streets 6.01.03E Participate in the development of the Regional Transportation Plan(CIM 2.0)and Transportation Q On-going CD PW Transportation Improvement Program(TIP). and Streets Encourage new and alternative transportation sys�ha ansportation CD,P&R CD,Mayor's chnology and lifestyles. and Streets ® Office,P&R 6.01.04A Support efforts to evaluate and plan for future transportation services such as public Transportation On-going CD transit,on-demand services,autonomous and shared vehicles. and Streets 6.01.04E Develop and implement agreements with irrigation districts and the Union Pacific Transportation Q Medium P&R CD,Mayor's Railroad to allow for bike/pedestrian pathways. and Streets Office 6.01.04C Work with transportation partners to identify and promote strategies for reducing Transportation ® Low CD reliance on the single-occupant automobile. and Streets 6.01.04D Work with COMPASS and VRT to expand public transportation in Meridian. Transportation On-going CD and Streets Integrate new technologies(e.g.,connected and automated vehicle technology,micro 6.01.04E mobilityoptions)to increase efficiency,safety,and opportunities of transportation Transportation On-going CD p ) y y pp p and Streets � g g users. 6.01.04F Consider and mitigate undesired impacts of emerging transportation and delivery Transportation ® On-going CD technologies. and Streets 6.0 Work with transportation partners to identify locations for future park&ride lots, Transportation ® CD PW shuttle buses,and/or transit stations. and Streets In coordination with VRT and COMPASS,explore grants and other funding Transportation 6.01.05A opportunities to provide incentives for developers to locate public transit On-going CD infrastructure within areas planned for transit. and Streets 6.01.05E Work with VRT in developing design guidelines for transit stations. Transportation ® On-going CD and Streets 6.01.05C Support alternative public and private sector funding opportunities for transportation Transportation On-going CD PW investment. and Streets Page 34 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 119 of 138 Comprehensive Plan McClure, Comprehensive Associate PlannerBrian July 16th, 2020Planning and Zoning Commission On a High Level Census data this cycle.Trying to hold out for new decennial –(Updated every few years)Existing Conditions Report•and Future Land Use MapText, Policies –Comprehensive Plan •Two Documents, One PlanLots of work ahead!•from public involvementMajor chapters organized by themes •492 policies (380 Action Items)•Adopted in December 2019 Why Plan?FacilitiesPublic Airport ImplementationAgricultureCommunity DesignHousingSitesSpecial Areas or RecreationTransportationPublic ServicesHazardous AreasNatural resourcesLand UseDevelopmentEconomic School FacilitiesPopulationProperty Rightsinclusion of other plans, etc.housing balance, -Quality of life, jobs–VisioningCommunity •against hazards, etc.resources, compatible projects, protect Property rights, public services, protect –)Good (Police PowersCommunity •17 required Components–1975LLUPA –State Enabling Legislation •17 Required Components Purpose of this Update Plan)of Meridian Comprehensive (City .responsibilities and prioritiesComprehensive Plan’s action items through assigned and ensure timely execution of the to the community intent of the Implementation Plan is to provide transparency The policies will be shared with the Mayor and City Council. each action. After staff consensus on priorities, the draft or civic organizations that need to be involved in completing action item lead and support, including all City departments Plan of the Comprehensive Plan and it will establish both an the action items will be referred to as the Implementation term priorities. This consolidated list of -intermediate, or longprocess to determine which action items are immediate, City Departments and other stakeholders will be part of the steps will be to prioritize the action items listed in the Plan. one of the first adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, After Chapter 1, Making The Plan Reality, Next Steps No other map edits•No other text revisions•onlyPriorities and roles •ChangesWe said we would•Transparency•To Assign Priorities. Why? Process and Next Steps 380Grand Total23Utilities & Infrastructure38Transportation and Streets43Stewardship27Public Safety38Parks and Pathways33Housing12Historic Preservation54Growth and Population22Future Land use17Education and Community Services40Economic Excellence21Character, Design, and Identity12Arts and CultureCountPolicies by Section planning and budgeting efforts.Priorities will help to inform other •to the Mayor and Councilforward -P&Z would like staff to carryLooking for any suggestions that •different Departments)splitting up actions that are done by –improvements next round (e.g. A few areas identified for –consensus.Priorities determined by Department • Policy Summary 295Grand Total35PW11PD43P&R20Mayor's Office3Legal1IT3Finance7FD, PD5FD167CDCountgoing Policies by Department-On8522311814Grand Total123243PW10001PD248664P&R80341Mayor's Office10010Finance39112035CDGrand TotalVery HighHighMediumLowby Lead and Priority“Projects”Policy QUESTIONS Before We Go https://meridiancity.org/compplan•Interactive MappingPolicies: Sortable and searchable –mobile friendly–Web Based (Interactive)•Print Friendly –Download–Single document PDF•Two OptionsPlease use the Plan! CiWE IDIAN�-- ITEM SHEET Council Agenda Item -4.F. Presenter: Estimated Time for Presentation: 0 Title of Item - Public Hearing for 2020 UDC Text Amendment (H-2020-0072) by City of Meridian Planning Division Click Here for Application Materials Click Here to Sign Up to Testify at Hearing ATTACHMENTS: Type UPloa Staff Report Staff Report 7/9/2020 Application Materials Backup Material 7/13/2020 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 121 of 138 PUBLIC HEARING SIGN IN SHEET DATE: July 16, 2020 ITEM # ON AGENDA: 5F PROJECT NAME: UDC Text Amendment (H-2020-0072) PRINTED FULL NAME For Against Neutral Want to Testify YES OR NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 STAFF REPORT E COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT .►A H O HEARING 7/16/2020 DATE: ' 0 TO: Planning&Zoning Commission 16 44 $$ 26 FROM: Bill Parsons, Current Planning Supervisor 208-884-5533 SUBJECT: H-2020-0072 — 2020 UDC Text Amendment Legend �. LOCATION: City wide AOCI County — 69 Line Future Road I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Meridian Planning Division has applied for a Unified Development Code (UDC)text amendment to update certain sections of the City's Code(UDC) as follows: • Code Enforcement and Penalties in Chapter 1; • Specific Use Standards in Chapter 4; • Public Hearing Process in Chapter 5; and the • Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards in Chapter 6. II. APPLICANT INFORMATION A. Applicant: City of Meridian Planning Division 33 E. Broadway Ave, Suite#102 Meridian, ID 83642 Page 1 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 122 of 138 III. NOTICING Planning&Zoning City Council Posting Date Posting Date Notification published in newspaper 6/26/2020 Notification mailed to property owners within 300' NA Applicant posted public hearing notice sign on site NA Nextdoor posting 6/23/2020 IV. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS(Comprehensive Plan) A. Comprehensive Plan Text(https://www.meridiancity.orglcompplan): 3.01.01B -Update the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code as needed to accommodate the community's needs and growth trends. Many of the requested code changes below reflect the desire of the Community to have a more transparent and inclusive process to address the current growth trend. Other changes are requested by Code Enforcement to clarify procedural processes in the code and close "loopholes"to improve enforcement of the code. 3.04.01B—Maintain and update the Unified Development Code and Future Land Use Map to implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. The UDC changes are tracked through-out the year to ensure the code remains current. The proposed changes are the first round of changes to address some of the concerns brought up throughout the previous year,primarily related to the planning process.A second round of UDC changes are envisioned later this year, after coordination and vetting through the UDC Focus Group. V. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ANALYSIS(UDC In accord with Meridian City Code 11-5,the Planning Division has applied to amend the text of the Unified Development Code(UDC). For purposes of this application,both the Planning Division and the Code Enforcement Division have work closely to compile a host of changes and combine them into one application. Staff believes these changes are fairly straight-forward and largely administrative in nature; related to process primarily and not development improvement requirements.NOTE: Code Enforcement changes are first in the table and pertain to Chapter 1 of the UDC. The text amendment includes updates to multiple sections and the addition of new provisions that pertain to the following: • Code Enforcement and Penalties in Chapter 1; • Specific Use Standards in Chapter 4; • Public Hearing Process in Chapter 5; and the • Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards in Chapter 6. And other miscellaneous sections to improve the administration of the code. Page 2 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 123 of 138 Exhibit VII below includes a table of the requested changes/additions and supporting commentary explaining the purpose of the change to the UDC. Many of these changes have been vetted with City Council before the application submittal and the draft changes were shared with the UDC Focus Group and others to solicit feedback. As of the print deadline for this report, Staff received one email from one of the members of the UDC Focus Group pertaining to the submittal timeframes for public testimony(see public record). In summary, Staff believes the changes proposed with this application will make the implementation and use of the UDC more understandable,useable and enforceable,while greatly improving the transparency and efficiency of the planning and development process. VI. DECISION A. Staff: Staff recommends approval of the proposed text amendment to the UDC based on the analysis provided in Section IV and V, modifications in Section VII and the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law listed in Section VIII. B. Commission: Enter Summary of Commission Decision. C. City Council: Enter Summary of City Council Decision. Page 3 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 124 of 138 VII. EXHIBITS A. Table of Proposed Text Changes Proposed UDCText Amendments nmCSeawn Tvpic Reason for Change Proposed Change 11-1-11 Code Enforcement Code Enforcement would like to clarify some of the grey 11-1-11:CODE ENFORCEMENT: areas or close loop-holes in various sections of code. A_Duty Ta Enfnrce: 1.It shall be the duty ofthe Community Development Director or designee to interpret this title. 2.It shall be the duty ofthe Code Enforcement Division ofthe Police Department to enforce the regulations of this title,as set forth in this section.Code Enforcement Officers may call upon the services of the Planning,Fire,Parks or other appropriate City departments to assist in enforcement 3.It is the intent of this title to place the obligation of complying with its requirements upon the owner, occupier or other person responsible for the condition of the land and buildings within the scope of this title. investiffa4ion` 11-1-11 Cont Code Enforcement nC 1170,9 3D 2095,s[9 115 200gr._—E n -1514-e--1,5-e9 2012jr eR O_15 2005) om�vw7 2005 e{r m_15-200Cr �a-o".--.--moo-o^^oI BD.Revocation Of Conditional Use Permit: 1 A conditional use permit may be revoked or modified by the City Council,upon notice and hearing, for breach or violation of any condition of appruval or limitation of the permit 2.If the City Council decides to r ke a conditional use permit,either on its own action or upon complaint to the City Couna the Council shall notify the permit holder of its intention to revoke the permit and provide the permit holder with the opportunity to contest the revocation at a public hearing before the City Council. 3.Fifteen C15]days'prior notice of the hearing shall be given to the permit holder and all property owners within three hundred feet(3C 01 of the boundaries ofthe land for which the permit was issued. 4.The City Council shall nuke findings offact and conclusions oflaw supporting its decision to revoke the conditional use permit If the Council does not decide to revolve the permit no findings of fact and conclusions oflaw shall be made. Page 4 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 125 of 138 11-1-11Cont Code Enforcement LE.Revocation Modification,Or Denial Of Accessory Use Permit: L An accessory use permit maybe revoked or modified by the Director upon a finding of breach or violation of any condition ofapproval or limitation ofthe permit An accessory use permit application may be denied by the Director upon a finding that the proposed use cannot or will not be conducted in compliance with applicable specific use standards.The Director shall provide the permit holder written notice ofthe revocation,modification,or denial,and shall provide the permit holder with information regarding the opportunity to appeal such action. 2.The permit holder or applicant may appeal the Director's revocation modification or derma]ofan accessory use permit Such appeal shall be made in writing,shall state the reasons for such appeal and shall be delivered to the City Clerk via U.S.mail or in person within fourteen(14)days of such revocation modification ordenial.Upon receipt of such written appeal.the City Clerk shall schedule a public hearing on the appeal at a City Council meetingwithin thirty(30)days The Clerk shall provide fifteen Cl 5)days'notice of the hearipgto the permit holder or applicant and all property owners within three hundred feet(300')ofthe boundaries of the land for which the permitwas issued. 3 Following public hearing on the appeal City Council shalt afs—k modify,ar reverse the Directors action and shall issue written findings supporting such decision.The City Council's decision on such appeal shall be a final decision.(Ord 18-1762,1-23-2n113) 11-1-1Z Penalties Code Enforcement would like to clarify some of the grey 11-1-12:PENALTIES: areas or close lump-holes m various sections of code, A. A violation of,or failure to comply with,mW provision ofthis title shall be un]awfuL Any person violating cr failing to mmplly with say of the provisions ofthis title shall be subject to the following penalties: 1.A first conviction of a violation or fdolL to cm 00)with a court c sion of this title shall be an infraction punishable by a fine of twenty-five dollars($25.00}plus court costs. ].A second conviction-within a period nFfive(S)year,nfa violation or failure to cnmrlvwith a provision ofthis title shall be an infraction punishable by fine offifry dollars CS5C.110j jAm court costs. 3.A third or subsequent conviction within a period offive[5)ye=oFa violation of or Edlure to comply with a provision of this title shall be a misdemeanor. 4.The failure to pay a fine for an infraction penally as sed pursuant to this section shall be a misdemeanor. Hach daynfne ni fiance.with any ofthe provisions ofthix titleshall mnatih:t.a separate o ense- 11-4-3-38 Specific land use name Consistency with use name in Allowed Use tables(Ch.2j. 114-3-3t3:Vehiele Sales cr Rental and So— change-Vehicles Today,the name ofthis land use in Chapter 2 includes Sales/Rental/Service vehicle service;add to name in specific use standards (Ch.4). 11- -6D2a public Hearing posting Instead of 4'x 4'which seems to be overkill,require 18" requirements For x24"for"smaller"applications. a.Conditional use perosit applications for daycare,group:citveouncil review ofaccessory uses in Council Review residential districts:and anne—d.u,preliminary plat,variance,rezone,and comprehensive plan daycares and other, amendment applications for properties of land less than thwo(3)Lwo121 acres in size:The applicant similar,Accessory Use shall pasta sign consisting.f—l l-i,-bye-7-imsh one(1]18-inch by 24-inch piece of paper mounted applications to a rigid surface of at least equal size,or other material statingthe name ofthe applicant,a statement concerning the proposed development,and the date,time and location ofthe public hearing. 11-SA-6C Invite property owners The public wants to be involved earlier in the project C.Neighborhood Meet'nrgs: From Further away to development process so their voice can be better neighborhood meetings considered in design particularly For residential 1.Applicants for applications requiring a public hearing are required to hold a neighborhood meeting to 9,hold the meeting no projects.Five days does not really provide much Beano opportunity For public reviewof the used project prior to the submittal ofan closer than 10 days opportunity for an applicant to consider Feedback from provide ppo ty P prof Prot before submittal the neighbors to potentially incorporate into their plans application except a neighborhood meeting is not required for city council review,a vacation and/or before submittal short plat 2.Notice ofthe neighborhood meeting shall be provided to all propertyawners of record within three - h—dred five hundred Feet P5003 of the exterior boundary ofthe application property.Notice oFthe meeting shall be either hand delivered or mailed to the recipients. 3.Notice ofthe meeting shall be provided at least five(5)days�prior to the meeting.The meeting shall be held not more than three(3)months or less than five ten(SIC)days prior to the submittal of an application. .The neighborhood—4hi shall be held on a Mo Tuesday,Wednesday,or Thu excludin holidays),and the meeting shall start between 6:00 pan and 8:00 p.m. 5,The neighbarbood meeting must b e held at a location within&e(5)mll�ofthe proposed pronect site, or at Meridian city hall. Page 5 - Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 126 of 138 11- -6E Similarto 11-A-6C- E.Mailing And Publishing Of The Public Hearing Notice: notice property owners For public hearings .Legal Notice:At least Fifteen(15)days prior to the public hearing,the city shall publish a notice ofthe within 500' time and place and a summary of the application in the official newspaper oFgeneral circulation in Ada County. .Radius Notice: Time Of Notice:At least fifteen(15)days prior to the public hearing,the city shall send a notice by first class mail cfthe time and place,and a summary ofthe application to property owners or purchasers of record(as listed in the current records ofthe Ada County assessor]owning property within three - haudm five hundred Feet[3M of the property being considered. .Notice Extended:The noticing shall be extended to property owners within one thousand feet(1,000') of the external property boundaries For heavy industries and wireless communication facilities. Notice To properties Farther From Exl emal Boundaries:The director may determine,or other applications provided for in this title may require,that notices be sent to properly owners or purchasers of record whose properties are farther from the external boundaries of the property-than those listed hercim 11-SA-6H Timeline and Standards The City is receiving a lot of information,from the public.H. Written Testimon5a Written testimony submitted for inclusion in the record ofany public hearing A [NEW for Receiving Public applicant and otheragencies,late in the process.To be submitted to the city clerk by noon on the day prior to the day on which the public hearing is SECTION) Testimony ensure written testimony is received in a timely manner scheduled. to be considered bythe decision making body,a deadline for submittal is needed. 11-6C-334 Subdivision street To clear up the intent of restricting dead-end street lengths and names lengths to 5c0'. B.Streets' m 4.QJ-Be-Sass:Terminal CulDe-Sacs and Read End Streets: a.No streets or series of streets that ends in a cul-de-sac or dead end shall be longer than five hundred feet(5001 except as allowed in subsection b of this section. b.The City Council may approve a dead end street up to seven hundred Fifty feet C750)in length where an ernergeE cy n mess is pmposed:or where there is a physical harrier such as a sheep slope,railroad tracks,an arterial roadway.or large waterway that prevents or makes i mnmactical extension;and where a pedestrian connection is provided from the street to an adjacent existing or planned pedestrian facility. c.Cul-de-sac streets may serve a maximum of thirty(30)dwelling units. d.The length of a cul-de-sac street shall be measured from the near edge of the right oFway to the center of the turnaround. VIII. FINDINGS 1. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS: (UDC 11-513-3E) 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 a text amendment to the Unified Development Code,the Council shall make the following findings: A.The text amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan; Staff finds that the proposed UDC text amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section IV, of the Staff Report for more information. B. The text amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare; and Staff finds that the proposed zoning ordinance amendment will not be detrimental to the public health,safety or welfare if the changes to the text of the UDC are approved as submitted. It is the intent of the text amendment to further the health, safety and welfare of the public. C. The text 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 Page 6 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 127 of 138 limited to,school districts. Staff finds that the proposed zoning ordinance amendment does not propose any significant changes to how public utilities and services are provided to developments. All City departments,public agencies and service providers that currently review applications will continue to do so. Please refer to any written or oral testimony provided by any public service provider(s)when making this finding. Page 7 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 128 of 138 Mayor Robert E. Simison WER,IDLIAN1,AVft_O11 g City Council Members: gTre Bernt Brad Hoa lun Joe Borton Jessica Perreault � H O Luke Cavener Liz Strader June 1,2020 Mayor Robert Simison, City Council and Planning&Zoning Commission City of Meridian 33 E. Broadway Avenue Meridian,ID 83642 SUBJECT: 2020 UDC Text Amendments—Narrative Mayor, City Council and Planning&Zoning Commission Members: In accord with Meridian City Code 11-5,the Planning Division of the Meridian Community Development Department respectfully submits the subject zoning text amendment application. The subject proposal is made to modify certain sections of the City's Unified Development Code(UDC), specifically: the Code Enforcement and Penalties sections in Chapter 1; Specific Use Standards in Chapter 4;the Public Hearing Process in Chapter 5; and the Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards in Chapter 6.All of the proposed changes to the UDC are attached in a table in underline and strike-through format. Staff believes these changes to be fairly straight-forward and largely administrative in nature. City Staff believes the proposed changes will make the implementation and use of the UDC more understandable,useable and enforceable,while greatly improving the transparency and efficiency of the development process. Sincerely, 0- 4�,_- Caleb Hood,AICP Planning Division Manager Enclosures cc: Bill Parsons Cameron Arial Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 129 of 138 w o \ \ \ \ . a � § o5 ) § &\ r ) = g }2 \ 0 \\ t \ / , ;E5 j 222 � /% E/ / \ \ cu w 0. _ § 2cl a 0 ( Kfa ƒ ] / \& J ( \ = / \ 0 \ _ ) a6 ® , aS o ) )j \ƒ / E ) ® 0 ƒ 0 o ) k \ 0 , % \ \ ) � \ ® ( \ \ \ \\ \ o § \ \ 41 E oa § § ) ) %) ) o I { k ) ) \ { ' o ) ) \ \ /\ � \ a2g \ / 4 w m k [ txo 0 C ( \ \t ` ) o kk } § )} £/ ) ( 0 ) ) \ Zo Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July m,kk- Page 1m¥1# eH Y x ° °> f d3 ° N 7 LL Y O O G' L -O G. 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'y O [E N V V t0 d O p O zd fC N ID N o bi V N a�3 O 7 N N LO h Z " F °y d U F Y c y � 4, ai a Rw R m u c o *OF' b p b V N V i. w ° C V L' y,O G� 7 O Sr y N U b0 O N V N p �+ Y � N (y 0� ° Ci 'y ttl :5•. a o M N U O D N c-1 c\i Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 135 of 138 Unified Development Code Text Amendment UDC 11-1-11 and 11-1-12 Justification: This proposed UDC text amendment makes procedural changes to how Code Enforcement Officers investigate and document violations to the UDC. The amendment also reclassifies violations of the UDC from a misdemeanor to an infraction with a graduating penalty scale. Currently the UDC outlines the procedures a Code Enforcement Officer must follow when investigating a violation of the UDC. These procedures are better addressed in policy versus being codified in law. When procedures are outlined in law,they become elements of the law that must be proven in court. A prosecutor should only have to prove a violation existed and not be tasked with proving an officer performed each step of a procedure. Currently all violations of the UDC are misdemeanor crimes. The punishment for a misdemeanor crime is imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both. This is an extreme initial punishment for violation of a municipal code and is rarely imposed. This punishment is essentially an idle threat and repeat UDC violators are aware. The proposed amendment creates a graduating punishment scale for violations of the UDC. The scale makes the first two violations of the UDC an infraction with an associated monetary fine ($25 and $50 respectively). A third violation would be a misdemeanor. Failure to pay the associated fines would be a misdemeanor violation of the UDC. These penalties are more reasonable than the current UDC penalties by starting with low punishments and only increasing punishments for repeat offenders and/or those who refuse to comply. Officers would issue a citation for violations of the UDC. These citations would be issued in a timely connection to when the violations occurred. Currently citations cannot be not issued for UDC violation(s). Officers must submit a report to the City Prosecutor's office for review of the violation(s). If the reviewing prosecutor feels the violation(s) can be proven they may issue a summons for the violator, sometimes months later. This delay creates an environment where a violator can continue the UDC violation without a timely consequence. The ability to issue citations based on the graduating scale would foster timely compliance from violators of the UDC. If these amendments were made to the UDC, Meridian Police Department policy would be created to establish how officers would proceed when investigating a violation of the UDC. The mission of the Meridian Police Department is strongly rooted in the "Educate, Prevent, Enforce" mindset. The new policy would follow that approach by requiring the investigating officer to identify the violation, notify the property owner of the violation and how to remedy, provide a reasonable compliance date and then, as a last resort, issue a citation if compliance could not reasonably be achieved. Prepared by Code Enforcement Supervisor Rich Everett,12/5/2019 Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 136 of 138 CITY OF MERIDIAN PRE-APPLICATION MEETING NOTES Project/Subdivision Name: 2o2 o u-0 L Tx-� AN,eAdlAeA4 Date: 5I261 Z o Applicant(s)/Contact(s): Co%l, 9 f l City Staff: 6r�a.. , B' It Location: 6,:(v W,Vd-e. Size of Property: Comprehensive Plan FLUM Designation: Existing Use: Existing Zoning: Proposed Use: Proposed Zoning: Surrounding Uses: Street Buffer(s)and/or Land Use Buffer(s): Open Space/Amenities/Pathways: Access/Stub Streets/Street System: Sewer&Water Service: History: Add/iitionalMeetingNotes:-V P/ou,rke u e,oaos-ed Note:A Traffic Impact Study(TIS)will be required by ACHD for large commercial projects and any residential development with over 100 units. To avoid unnecessary delays&expedite the hearing process, applicants are encouraged to submit the TIS to ACHD prior to submitting their application to the City.Not having ACHD comments and/or conditions on large projects may delay hearing(s)at the City. Please contact Mindy Wallace at 387- 6178 or Christy Little at 387-6144 at ACHD for information in regard to a TIS,conditions,impact fees and process. Other Agencies/Departments to Contact: ❑ Ada County Highway Dist. (ACHD) ❑ Nampa Meridian Irrigation Dist. (NMID) ❑ Public Works Department ❑ Idaho Transportation Dept. (ITD) ❑ Settler's Irrigation District ❑ Building Department ❑ Republic Services ❑ Police Department ❑ Parks Department ❑ Central District Health Department ❑ Fire Department ❑ Other: Application(s)Required: ❑ Administrative Design Review ❑ Conditional Use Permit Mod if ication/Transfer ❑ Rezone ❑ Alternative Compliance ❑ Development Agreement Modification ❑ Short Plat ❑ Annexation ❑ Final Plat ❑ Time Extension-Council ❑ City Council Review ❑ Final Plat Modification ® UDC Text Amendment ❑ Comprehensive Plan Amendment-Map ❑ Planned Unit Development ❑ Vacation ❑ Comprehensive Plan Amendment-Text ❑ Preliminary Plat ❑ Variance ❑ Conditional Use Permit ❑ Private Street ❑ Other Notes: 1)Applicants are required to hold a neighborhood meeting in accord with UDC 11-5A-6C prior to submittal of an application requiring a public hearing(except fora vacation or short plat);and 2)All applicants for permits requiring a public hearing shall post the site with a public hearing notice in accord with UDC 11-5A-5D.3(except for UDC text amendments, Comp Plan text amendments,and vacations). The information provided during this meeting is based on current UDC requirements and the Comprehensive Plan.Any subsequent changes to the UDC and/or Comp Plan may affect your submittal and/or application. This pre-application meeting shall be valid for four(4)months. Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020— Page 138 of 138 CITY OF MERIDIAN PRE-APPLICATION MEETING NOTES Project/Subdivision Name: ra�c �nr Date:--a Z11/0 Applicant(s)/Contact(s); C,,ere# City Staff: 11 , Ca L6, Eo,; h Location; �f/�i� Size of Property: 1 Comprehensive Plan FLUM Designation: Existing Use: Existing Zoning: Proposed Use: Proposed Zoning: Surrounding Uses: Street Buffer(s)and/or Land Use Buffer(s): Open Space/Amenities/Pathways: Access/Stub Streets/Street System: Sewer&Water Service: History: Additional Meeting Notes: 9-o v:Ae s 4_r:4:t--4.-o74 a eJ- � D�vOore.l i 6.0) GE/✓a ✓� r' �n S Q ✓11 w Witt i f Note:A Traffic Impact Study(TIS)will be required byACHD for large commercial projects and any residential development with over 100 units. To avoid unnecessary delays&expedite the hearing process,applicants are encouraged to submit the TIS to ACHD prior to submitting their application to the City.Not having ACHD comments and/or conditions on large projects may delay hearing(s)at the City. Please contact Mindy Wallace at 387- 6178 or Christy Little at 387-6144 at ACHD for information in regard to a TIS,conditions,impact fees and process. Other Agencies/Departments to Contact: ❑ Ada County Highway Dist. (ACHD) ❑ Nampa Meridian Irrigation Dist,(NMID) ❑ Public Works Department ❑ Idaho Transportation Dept.(ITD) ❑ Settler's Irrigation District ❑ Building Department ❑ Republic Services ❑ Police Department ❑ Parks Department ❑ Central District Health Department ❑ Fire Department ❑ Other: Application(s)Required: ❑ Administrative Design Review ❑ Conditional Use Permit Mod ification/Transfer ❑ Rezone ❑ Alternative Compliance ❑ Development Agreement Modification ❑ Short Plat ❑ Annexation ❑ Final Plat ❑ Time Extension-Council ❑ City Council Review ❑ Final Plat Modification UDC Text Amendment ❑ Comprehensive Plan Amendment-Map ❑ Planned Unit Development ❑ Vacation ❑ Comprehensive Plan Amendment-Text ❑ Preliminary Plat ❑ Variance ❑ Conditional Use Permit ❑ Private Street ❑ Other Notes:1)Applicants are required to hold a neighborhood meeting in accord with UDC 11-5A-6C prior to submittal of an application requiring a public hearing(except fora vacation or short plat);and 2)All applicants for permits requiring a public hearing shall post the site with a public hearing notice in accord with UDC 11-5A-5D.3(except for UDC text amendments, Comp Plan text amendments,and vacations). The information provided during this meeting is based on current UDC requirements and the Comprehensive Plan.Any subsequent changes to the UDC and/or Comp Plan may affect your submittal and/or application. This pre-application meeting shall be valid for four(4)months. Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda July 16,2020- Page 137 of 138 Proposed UDC Text Amendments UDC Section Topic Reason for Change Proposed Change 11-1-11 Code Enforcement Code Enforcement would like to clarify some of the grey 11-1-11: CODE ENFORCEMENT: areas or close loop-holes in various sections of code. A. Duty To Enforce: 1. It shall be the duty of the Community Development Director or designee to interpret this title. 2. It shall be the duty of the Code Enforcement Division of the Police Department to enforce the regulations of this title, as set forth in this section. Code Enforcement Officers may call upon the services of the Planning, Fire, Parks or other appropriate City departments to assist in enforcement. 3. It is the intent of this title to place the obligation of complying with its requirements upon the owner, occupier or other person responsible for the condition of the land and buildings within the scope of this title. B. investigation: believes does not cemply with the standaFds and requirements of this 2. !�, afteF investigation, it is deteF-m-ined-that the St_ABd__AFdS OF FequiFem-ent-s' efthiS title have been violated, a Code Enfer-cement Officer-shall serve a netice Of violation upon the Owner-, tenant OF otheF per-sea responsible foF the eenditien. The notice Of violation shall state separately each standaFd or- - . . A violatedj shall--st-Ate%xh-at ce-F-r-ective aetion, if any, is neeessaFy to comPly with the standaFds . . ents; and shall set a r-easenable time foF cempliance. The notice shall state that any fuFthe,-..;el-ation r,, „lt; CFiMinal p „t;e„ an /ff e .il penalties. b. Regular-mail to such owner-, oce-Fi—, — F-r-son in ehaFge OF contr-el of the pr-apeFt­y, at the -ad--FeSS, sh., yp the l-Ast-avail-Able assessment Fell OF as .,theFlA se LFIE) R; O e. Posting such ne-tice and ordeF at A place on the pr-epeFty and publishing one netiee in the official newspaper-Of the G"that the pr-eper-ty has been posted in accordance with this remedy the vielation by the given date. (OFd.T 1833, ''�°) 6/1/2020 11-1-11 Cont. Code Enforcement r Extension of Compliance Date. 1. The Community Development Dir-eetoF oF designee may gFant a r-easenable extension of time far- compliance with any netiee OF EWdef-j-Ah-the. pending eF final, upon Anding that subst-anti-al progress taNyar-d compliance has been made and that the public will not be adveFsely affected by the 2.An extensien of time may be Fevaked by the Community Development DiFeetOF OF EleSignee if it JS 1 5 14,5T62012, eff-. 9 21 2012) changed,a. The ceaditions at the time the extension was granted have 05 1 1 eff 9_1 [_2049- h. Thp Code Fpfi4reemept Affieep determines that a paFty is n0t PE40........ --tive actions as 2005, e€f. 9 19 20055; a ""rl. Ord. 1-2- 1514, 5z6 012, eff-. 5z1 2012) r Tf t t rT ff t the b.l' czr 2Xc8-H�iiTrrC-��c1�n"'civ'cc��cnccc-v-rrcrri=p'i��'rmie;- The date of revocation shall then be consideFed as the compliance date. (Or-d. 05 1170, 8 30- r eff. Q is 2009) B13. Revocation Of Conditional Use Permit: 1.A conditional use permit may be revoked or modified by the City Council, upon notice and hearing, for breach or violation of any condition of approval or limitation of the permit. 2. If the City Council decides to revoke a conditional use permit, either on its own action or upon complaint to the City Council, the Council shall notify the permit holder of its intention to revoke the permit and provide the permit holder with the opportunity to contest the revocation at a public hearing before the City Council. 3. Fifteen (15) days' prior notice of the hearing shall be given to the permit holder and all property owners within three hundred feet (300') of the boundaries of the land for which the permit was issued. 4. The City Council shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting its decision to revoke the conditional use permit. If the Council does not decide to revoke the permit, no findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be made. 6/1/2020 11-1-11 Cont. Code Enforcement C-9. Revocation, Modification, Or Denial Of Accessory Use Permit: 1. An accessory use permit may be revoked or modified by the Director upon a finding of breach or violation of any condition of approval or limitation of the permit.An accessory use permit application may be denied by the Director upon a finding that the proposed use cannot or will not be conducted in compliance with applicable specific use standards. The Director shall provide the permit holder written notice of the revocation, modification, or denial, and shall provide the permit holder with information regarding the opportunity to appeal such action. 2. The permit holder or applicant may appeal the Director's revocation, modification, or denial of an accessory use permit. Such appeal shall be made in writing, shall state the reasons for such appeal, and shall be delivered to the City Clerk via U.S. mail or in person within fourteen (14) days of such revocation, modification, or denial. Upon receipt of such written appeal, the City Clerk shall schedule a public hearing on the appeal at a City Council meeting within thirty (30) days. The Clerk shall provide fifteen (15) days' notice of the hearing to the permit holder or applicant and all property owners within three hundred feet (300') of the boundaries of the land for which the permit was issued. 3. Following public hearing on the appeal, City Council shall affirm, modify, or reverse the Director's action and shall issue written findings supporting such decision. The City Council's decision on such appeal shall be a final decision. (Ord. 18-1762, 1-23-2018) 11-1-12 Penalties Code Enforcement would like to clarify some of the grey 11-1-12: PENALTIES: areas or close loop-holes in various sections of code. A. comply with any of the f this title shall be subject to CFiminal PFOseeutien and up any of the pFovisioas of this title shall constitute ^ separate offense. A violation of, or failure to comply with, any provision of this title shall be unlawful.Any person violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this title shall be subject to the following penalties: 1.A first conviction of a violation or failure to comply with a provision of this title shall be an infraction .punishable by a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) plus court court costs. 2.A second conviction,within a period of five (5) years, of a violation or failure to comply with a provision of this title shall be an infraction punishable by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) plus court costs. 3.A third or subsequent conviction,within a period of five (5)years, of a violation of or failure to comply with a provision of this title shall be a misdemeanor. 4. The failure to pay a fine for an infraction penalty assessed pursuant to this section shall be a misdemeanor. Each day of noncompliance with any of the provisions of this title shall constitute a separate offense. 11-4-3-38 Specific land use name Consistency with use name in Allowed Use tables (Ch. 2). 11-4-3-38: Vehicle Sales or Rental and Service: change -Vehicles Today, the name of this land use in Chapter 2 includes Sales/Rental/Service vehicle service; add to name in specific use standards (Ch. 4). 6/1/2020 11-5A-61)2a Public Hearing posting Instead of 4'x 4'which seems to be overkill, require 18" requirements for x 24" for"smaller" applications. a. Conditional use permit applications for daycare, group; city council review of accessory uses in Council Review residential districts; and annexation, preliminary plat,variance, rezone, and comprehensive plan daycares and other amendment applications for properties of land less than wee-(3) two 2 acres in size: The applicant similar,Accessory Use shall post a sign consisting of one 11 inch by 1 7 inch one (1) 18-inch by 24-inch piece of paper mounted applications to a rigid surface of at least equal size, or other material stating the name of the applicant, a statement concerning the proposed development, and the date,time and location of the public hearing. 11-SA-6C Invite property owners The public wants to be involved earlier in the project C. Neighborhood Meetings: from further away to development process so their voice can be better neighborhood meetings considered in design, particularly for residential 1.Applicants for applications requiring a public hearing are required to hold a neighborhood meeting to &hold the meeting no projects. Five days does not really provide much closer than 10 days opportunity for an applicant to consider feedback from provide an opportunity for public review of the proposed project prior to the submittal of an before submittal the neighbors to potentially incorporate into their plans application, except a neighborhood meeting is not required for city council review, a vacation, and/or before submittal. short plat. 2. Notice of the neighborhood meeting shall be provided to all property owners of record within twee hund-ve-d five hundred feet (3500') of the exterior boundary of the application property. Notice of the meeting shall be either hand delivered or mailed to the recipients. 3. Notice of the meeting shall be provided at least five (5) days prior to the meeting. The meeting shall be held not more than three (3) months or less than fve ten (5�10) days prior to the submittal of an application. 4. The neighborhood meeting shall be held on a Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, or Thursday (excluding- holidays), and the meeting shall start between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. S. The neighborhood meeting must be held at a location within five 5 miles of the proposed proJect site or at Meridian city hall. 6/1/2020 11-SA-6E Similar to 11-SA-6C - E. Mailing And Publishing Of The Public Hearing Notice: notice property owners for public hearings 1. Legal Notice: At least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing, the city shall publish a notice of the within 500' time and place and a summary of the application in the official newspaper of general circulation in Ada County. 2. Radius Notice: a. Time Of Notice: At least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing, the city shall send a notice by first class mail of the time and place, and a summary of the application to property owners or purchasers of record (as listed in the current records of the Ada County assessor) owning property within thFee hundFe-d five hundred feet (3500') of the property being considered. b. Notice Extended: The noticing shall be extended to property owners within one thousand feet (1,000') of the external property boundaries for heavy industries and wireless communication facilities. c. Notice To Properties Farther From External Boundaries: The director may determine, or other applications provided for in this title may require,that notices be sent to property owners or purchasers of record whose properties are farther than thFee hundred feet (300') or- r *setts., feet (1,0004 from the external boundaries of the property than those listed herein. 11-SA-6H Timeline and Standards The City is receiving a lot of information, from the public,H. Written Testimony: Written testimony submitted for inclusion in the record of any public hearing shall (NEW for Receiving Public applicant and other agencies, late in the process. To be submitted to the city clerk by noon on the day prior to the day on which the public hearing is SECTION) Testimony ensure written testimony is received in a timely manner scheduled. to be considered by the decision making body, a deadline for submittal is needed. 6/1/2020 11-6C-3134 Subdivision street To clear up the intent of restricting dead-end street lengths and names lengths to 500'. B. Streets: 4. Cul De Saes. Terminal Cul-De-Sacs and Dead End Streets: a. No streets or series of streets that ends in a cul-de-sac or a dead end shall be longer than five hundred feet (500') except as allowed in subsection b of this section. b. The City Council may approve a dead end street up to seven hundred fifty feet (750') in length where an emergency access is proposed: or where there is a physical barrier such as a steep slope, railroad tracks, an arterial roadway, or a large waterway that prevents or makes impractical extension; and where a pedestrian connection is provided from the street to an adjacent existing or planned pedestrian facility. c. Cul-de-sac streets may serve a maximum of thirty (30) dwelling units. d. The length of a cul-de-sac street shall be measured from the near edge of the right of way to the center of the turnaround. 6/1/2020