PZ - Memo to Commission from Staff for 10-22
Community Development Department 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 102, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone 208-884-5533 Fax 208-888-6854 www.meridiancity.org
October 21, 2020
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Clerk
FROM: Sonya Allen, Associate Planner
RE: Pura Vida Ridge Ranch – H-2020-0064
At the Commission hearing for this project on September 17th, the Commission continued the
project to the October 22nd hearing in order for the Applicant to work with Staff on landscape
solutions for the hillside, changes to open space resulting in a larger usable area, and fire
prevention measures.
Revised plans were submitted that reflect a large central common open space area where a
couple of building lots and a parking area were previously shown resulting in an increase of 0.36
of an acre of qualified open space for the overall development. Additional site amenities were
added consisting of a tot lot with children’s play equipment and (4) fitness workout stations
located in different spots along the perimeter pathway.
Another townhome product type featuring a 20’ x 20’ parking pad in front of the units was added
for the 24’ wide lots between the hillside and Road 3.
An updated parking plan was submitted that depicts a decrease in the number of off-street
parking spaces from 71 to 20 with 88 on-street spaces still available.
As recommended by Staff, the Applicant submitted architectural design guidelines for the
development to ensure quality of development with the Planned Unit Development.
A Fire Protection Plan was submitted that the Applicant states illustrates how the proposed
development plan will comply with the current Boise City Fire Prevention Code 7-01-69,
Chapter 49. Prior to implementation, this plan will be reviewed by personnel who have the
authority and jurisdiction concerning the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC).