Small Talk Clinic CZC, DES (A-2020-0172)
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DATE: 9/4/2020
TO: David Blodgett
Rudeen Architects
FROM: Stacy Hersh, Assistant Planner
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: A-2020-0172
Small Talk Clinic
LOCATION: 3086 W. Milano Drive
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant, David Blodgett, requests Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) and
Administrative Design Review (DES) approval to construct a one-story 6,150 square foot
office building with two tenant spaces, the main tenant space to be occupied by the pediatric
therapy office on 0.86 acres of land in the L-O zoning district.
II. DECISION
The applicant's request for Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) and Administrative Design
Review (DES) are approved with the conditions listed in this report.
Note: This is not a building permit. Please contact Building Services at (208) 887-2211 to verify if
you need a building permit and/or inspection. If you do need a building permit, you must complete
that process before you commence the use or construction. Please contact Building Services for
additional details about building permits and inspections.
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. The applicant shall construct all proposed fencing and/or any fencing required by the UDC,
consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7 and 11-3A-6B.
2. All ground-level mechanical equipment must be screened to the height of the unit as
viewed from the property line; all rooftop mechanical equipment must be screened
as viewed from the farthest edge of the adjoining right-of-way.
3. Any existing trees on site must be protected in accordance with the Tree
Preservation section of UDC 11-3B-10.
CERTIFICATE OF ZONING
COMPLIANCE REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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4. Any severely damaged tree must be replaced in compliance with UDC 11-3-B-10-
C.5.
5. Business hours of operation within the L-O zoning district shall be limited from 6 am to 10 pm as
set forth in UDC 11-2B-3A4.
6. No signs are approved with this application. Prior to installing any signs on the property, the
applicant shall submit a sign permit application consistent with the standards in UDC Chapter 3
Article D and receive approval for such signs.
7. The applicant shall complete all improvements related to public life, safety, and health as set forth
in UDC 11-5C-3B. A surety agreement may be accepted for other improvements in accord with
UDC 11-5C-3C.
8. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Division staff, the
applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-3B-14A.
9. The site plan prepared by Rudeen Architects on August 28, 2020, labeled A1.01, is approved by
the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit B.
10. The landscape plan prepared by KM Engineerng on August 28, 2020, labeled L1.0, is approved
by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit C with the following condition:
Per UDC 11-3B-8.2.a, the landscape planter located next to the trash enclosure shall
contain a minimum of fifty (50) square feet, and the planting area shall not be less than
five feet (5') in any dimension, measured inside curbs. The only exception to the five foot
(5') minimum dimension is at the tip of triangular planters located at the end of rows of
angled parking. If the planter island cannot meet the required dimensions, the tree can
be relocated in front of or next to the sidewalk.
11. The elevations prepared by Rudeen Architects on August 28, 2020, labeled A3.01 and A3.02, are
approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit D.
7. The approved site plan, landscape plan and/or elevations may not be altered without prior written
approval of the City of Meridian Planning Division. Any changes noted to the plans above
shall be incorporated on the plans submitted with the building permit application.
12. The applicant shall pay any applicable impact fees prior to the issuance of a building permit.
13. If any changes must be made to the site plan to accommodate ACHD requirements, the applicant
shall submit a new site plan to the City of Meridian Planning Division for approval prior to
issuance of the building permit.
14. The applicant shall complete all required improvements prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy. It is unlawful to use or occupy any building or structure until the Building Official
has issued a Certificate of Occupancy.
15. Prior to Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall record a cross-access/ingress-egress
easement to adjoining properties to the east, north, west (R9010670065, R9010670015,
R9010670020, R9010670030, R9010670040) and submit copy of said easement to the
Planning Division in accord with the provisions of UDC 11-3A-3A2.
16. The City of Meridian requires that the owner enter into a Warranty Surety Agreement and post a
Warranty Surety in the amount of 20% of the total construction cost for all completed public
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, and must be in place prior to
Certificate of Occupancy. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on
the Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Services
for more information at 208-887-2211.
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General Conditions of Approval
1. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to provide irrigation that meets
the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-6 and to install and maintain all landscaping as set forth
in UDC 11-3B-5, UDC 11-3B-13 and UDC 11-3B-14.
2. The project is subject to all current City of Meridian ordinances and previous conditions of
approval associated with this site (AZ-03-005, DA #103097612; CUP-03-007; PP-04-044; RZ-
05-006; FP-05-046; MI-08-006, DA #108101152).
3. The issuance of this CZC does not release the applicant from any previous requirements of the
other permits issued for the site.
4. The applicant and/or property owner shall have an ongoing obligation to prune all trees to a
minimum height of six feet above the ground or sidewalk surface to afford greater visibility of the
area.
5. The applicant shall have an ongoing obligation to maintain all pathways.
6. The applicant has a continuing obligation to comply with the outdoor lighting provisions as set
forth in UDC 11-3A-11.
7. The applicant and/or property owner shall have an ongoing obligation to maintain all landscaping
and constructed features within the clear vision triangle consistent with the standards in UDC 11-
3A-3.
III. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
The applicant or a party of record may request City Council review of a decision of the Director. All
requests for review shall be filed in writing with the Planning Division on or before September 19,
2020, within fifteen (15) days after the written decision is issued, and contain the information listed in
UDC 11-5A-6B.
If City Council review of the decision is not requested, the action of the Director represents a final
decision on a land use application. You have the right to request a regulatory taking analysis under
Idaho Code 67-8003.
IV. EXPIRATION
The Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall expire if the construction, alteration or the use has not
commenced within one year of the date of issuance of the Certificate of Zoning Compliance.
In accord with the above provisions, the subject Certificate of Zoning Compliance is valid until
September 4, 2021.
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V. EXHIBITS
A. Site Plan (date: 8/28/2020)
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B. Landscape Plan (date: 8/28/2020)
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C. Building Elevations (date: 8/28/2020)