2020-11-17 Regular WE IDIAN
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Minutes
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ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
PRESENT
Mayor Robert E. Simison
Councilwoman Liz Strader
Councilman Joe Borton
Councilman Brad Hoaglun
Councilwoman Jessica Perreault
Councilman Treg Bernt
Councilman Luke Cavener
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COMMUNITY INVOCATION
ADOPTION OF AGENDA Adopted
Motion to adopt the agenda made by Councilman Bernt, Seconded by Councilman Hoaglun.
Voting Yea: Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Borton, Councilman Hoaglun,
Councilwoman Perreault, Councilman Bernt, Councilman Cavener
PUBLIC FORUM - Future Meeting Topics
The public are invited to sign up in advance of the meeting at meridian city.org orum to
address elected officials regarding topics of general interest or concern of public matters.
Comments specific to active land use/development applications are not permitted during this
time. By law, no decisions can be made on topics presented at Public Forum. However, City
Council may request the topic be added to a future meeting agenda for further discussion or
action. The Mayor may also direct staff to provide followup assistance regarding the matter.
PROCLAMATIONS [Action Item]
1. Rocky Mountain Girls Soccer State Championship
RESOLUTIONS [Action Item]
2. Resolution No. 20-2242: A Resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
of Meridian Reappointing John Nesmith to Seat 3 and Appointing Albert Kang to
Seat 4 and Autumn Short to Seat 5 of the Meridian Parks and Recreation
Commission; and Providing an Effective Date Approved
Motion to adopt the resolution made by Councilman Hoaglun, Seconded by
Councilman Bernt.
Voting Yea: Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Borton, Councilman Hoaglun,
Councilwoman Perreault, Councilman Bernt, Councilman Cavener
ACTION ITEMS
Public Hearing process: Land use development applications begin with presentation of the
project and analysis of the application by Planning Staff. The applicant is then allowed up to 15
minutes to present their project. Members of the public are then allowed up to 3 minutes each
to address City Council regarding the application. Citizens acting as a representative of a
Homeowner's Association may be allowed up to 10 minutes to speak on behalf of represented
homeowners who have consented to yielding their time.After all public testimony, the applicant
is allowed up to 10 minutes to respond to questions and comments. City Council members may
ask questions throughout the public hearing process. The public hearing is then closed, and no
further public comment is heard. City Council may move to continue the application to a future
meeting or approve or deny the application. The Mayor is not a member of the City Council and
pursuant to Idaho Code does not vote on public hearing items unless to break a tie vote.
3. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Following Codes and/or Local
Amendments Thereto: 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International
Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018
International Existing Building Code, 2018 Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Idaho
Fire Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 Fuel and Gas Code, 2017
Idaho (Uniform) Plumbing Code, and 2017 National Electrical Code
4. Public Hearing for Union 93 Vacation of Right-of-Way (H-2020-0103) by Mike
Chidester of Galena Opportunity Fund, Located East and Adjacent to NE 3rd Street
Between E. Broadway Ave. and E. Bower St.Approved
A. Request: Request to Vacate approximately 0.43 acres of platted but not
utilized right of way in three pieces in the Rowan Addition Subdivision.
Motion to approve made by Councilman Borton, Seconded by Councilwoman
Perreault.
Voting Yea: Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Borton, Councilman Hoaglun,
Councilwoman Perreault, Councilman Bernt, Councilman Cavener
S. Public Hearing for Teakwood Place Subdivision (H-2020-0006) by Hesscomm
Corp., Located at 1835 E. Victory Rd. Approved
A. Request: Annexation and Zoning of 7.35 acres of land with an R-8 zoning
district.
B. Request: A Preliminary Plat consisting of 22 single-family residential lots
and 4 common lots.
Motion to approve made by Councilman Borton, Seconded by Councilman Hoaglun.
Voting Yea: Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Borton, Councilman Hoaglun,
Councilwoman Perreault, Councilman Bernt, Councilman Cavener
DEPARTMENT / COMMISSION REPORTS [Action Item]
6. Mayor's Office: CARES Act Municipal Small Business Grant Program Update
ORDINANCES [Action Item]
7. Ordinance No. 20-1904: An Ordinance (H-2020-0078 - 1625 E. Bentley Drive) for
Annexation of a Parcel Located in the SW 1/4 of Section 17, Township 3 North, Range
1 East, Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, as Described in Attachment "A" and
Annexing Certain Lands and Territory, Situated in Ada County, Idaho, and Adjacent
and Contiguous to the Corporate Limits of the City of Meridian as Requested by the
City of Meridian; Establish-ing and Determining the Land Use Zoning Classification
of 1.55 Acres of Land from RUT to C-C (Community Business) Zoning District in the
Meridian City Code; Providing That Copies of This Ordinance Shall be Filed with the
Ada County Assessor, the Ada County Recorder, and the Idaho State Tax
Commission, as Required by Law; and Providing for a Summary of the Ordinance;
and Providing for a Waiver of the Reading Rules; and Providing an Effective Date
Approved
Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Perreault, Seconded by Councilwoman
Strader.
Voting Yea: Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Borton, Councilman Hoaglun,
Councilwoman Perreault, Councilman Bernt, Councilman Cavener
8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 20-1905: An Ordinance Amending Meridian City
Code Section 10-1-1, Regarding Adoption of 2018 International Building Code,
2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa
Code, 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 International Existing
Building Code, and Respective Local Amendments; Amending Meridian City Code
Section 10-1-2, Regarding Amendments to International Building Code; Amending
Meridian City Code Section 10-1-3, Regarding Amendments to International
Residential Code; Repealing and Replacing Meridian City Code Section 10-1-4,
Regarding Amendments to International Energy Conservation Code; Amending
Meridian City Code Section 10-2-3(B), Regarding Plumbing Permit and Inspection
Fees; Amending Meridian City Code Section 10-3-3(E), Regarding Electrical Permit
and Inspection Fees; Repealing and Replacing Title 10, Chapter 4, Meridian City
Code, Regarding Adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code and Local
Amendments Thereto; Amending Meridian City Code Section 10-5-1, Regarding
Adoption of 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas
Code, 2018 International Residential Code Parts V And VI, and Respective Local
Amendments; Amending Meridian City Code Section 10-5-2, Regarding
Amendments to 2018 International Mechanical Code; Amending Meridian City
Code Section 10-5-3, Regarding Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code;
Amending Meridian City Code Section 10-5-4(H-M), Regarding Amendments to
Part V (Mechanical) and Part VI (Fuel Gas) of the 2018 International Residential
Code; Adopting a Savings Clause; and Providing an Effective Date
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
9. Per Idaho Code 74-206A(1)(a) To deliberate on a labor contract offer or to
formulate a counter offer, 74-206(1)(a) To consider hiring a public officer,
employee, staff member or individual agent, and 74-206(1)(f) To communicate
with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and
legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but
imminently likely to be litigated.
Motion to enter executive session made by Councilman Bernt, Seconded by
Councilman Hoaglun.
Voting Yea: Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Borton, Councilman Hoaglun,
Councilwoman Perreault, Councilman Bernt, Councilman Cavener
In to Executive Session: 7:26 pm
Out of Executive Session: 8:27 pm
ADJOURNMENT
8:27 pm
Item#2.
Meridian City Council November 17, 2020.
A Meeting of the Meridian City Council was called to order at 6:02 p.m., Tuesday,
November 17, 2020, by Mayor Robert Simison.
Members Present: Robert Simison, Joe Borton, Luke Cavener, Treg Bernt, Jessica
Perreault, Brad Hoaglun and Liz Strader.
Also present: Chris Johnson, Bill Nary, Joe Dodson, Alan Tiefenbach, Bruce Freckleton,
Shawn Harper, Joe Bongiorno and Dean Willis.
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
Liz Strader _X_ Joe Borton
_X_ Brad Hoaglun _X_Treg Bernt
X Jessica Perreault _X Luke Cavener
_X_ Mayor Robert E. Simison
Simison: Council, I will call this meeting to order. For the record it is November 17th,
2020. It's 6:02 p.m. I will begin tonight's meeting with roll call attendance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Simison: Next item is the Pledge of Allegiance. If you would all rise and join us in the
Pledge.
(Pledge of Allegiance recited.)
COMMUNITY INVOCATION
Simison: Our next item on the agenda is the community of invocation, which will be given
this evening by Pastor Tim Pusey with the Valley Shepherd Church of the Nazarene. Mr.
Pusey, if you would take this time and for those in the audience that are watching online
if you would like to join us in this invocation or take this as a moment of silence.
Pusey: Thank you. Good evening. Let's pray. Father, as we approach this Thanksgiving
week we recognize how much we have for which to be grateful and so we take this
moment to count our blessings. We thank you, Lord, for this wonderful city in which we
live and the many ways in which you have blessed us. We thank you, Lord, for our Mayor
and for our City Council and those who are serving our community in this way and the
many, Lord, who -- who serve our community in supportive ways, those who are first
responders. Lord, continue to watch over this wonderful community. But we thank you
for it, Lord, and we thank you for the wonderful -- the many wonderful people who are part
of this community and as this Council meets tonight they really represent the people of
our community and, Lord, recognize the many good people who care about others and
are attentive to their needs and we thank you for it. We also recognize that we are a
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community in a world with great need right now, particularly as it relates to the pandemic,
and, Lord, we will just ask for your healing. We -- we pray for our schools and all of our
children in the community and the way in which they are being impacted by this. We pray
for businesses that are -- that are hurting in the -- in the midst of it and we just ask, Lord,
that you bring healing to our land and healing around the globe. Father, teach us to be
responsive to the needs of people around us and, please, give wisdom and guidance to
our Council tonight as they -- as they meet, in Christ's name we pray, amen.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Simison: Council, our next item is the adoption of the agenda.
Bernt: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Bernt.
Bernt: I know that we are -- we are only going to deliberate on two different items in
Executive Session. Does that portion need to be amended right now or can we just take
care of that when we get to the Executive Session portion?
Nary: You can do it at the time of the Executive Session.
Bernt: Okay. Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Bernt.
Bernt: I move that we adopt the agenda as published.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor, I second the motion.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to adopt the agenda as published. Is there any
discussion? If not, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have
it and the agenda is adopted.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
PUBLIC FORUM — Future Meeting Topics
Simison: Mr. Clerk, do we have anyone signed up under public forum?
Johnson: Mr. Mayor, we did. Garrett Blackner.
Simison: Okay. Mr. Blackner, if you would like to come forward and -- we have got the
podium turned around, but I think you can -- Mr. Blackner, you are recognized for three
minutes.
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Blackner: All right. Hello. My name is Garrett Blackner and I live in -- in Meridian. I'm a
transplant as many are in this area. I moved here for a chance of freedom and prosperity.
I appreciate that I have not seen a mask mandate issued by this City Council. I do not
agree with the mask mandates and I don't think they are as effective as claimed. If they
were there would have been a slowing down of the Corona, not an increase. I believe we
all have our own interest at heart and I trust that if people are sick they will stay home and
they will keep their kids at home. Please do not make laws and ordinances that force this
upon people. I am happy that our governor did not impose -- impose this on the state
and I do know that mask mandates come up in other city councils across the state. These
were tabled due to the number of people that did not want that, but I also -- I cannot tell
you how happy I am to be part of this state, especially when I see what's happening in
the state I grew up in. It's a -- it's almost a bad joke what that state's imposing over there.
I really want to keep Idaho free and will support people and officials with this endeavor. I
just wanted to speak my mind and thank you.
Bernt: Thank you, Garrett.
PROCLAMATIONS [Action Item]
1. Rocky Mountain Girls Soccer State Championship
Simison: Thank you very much. Okay. Next item is a proclamation and I will go down to
the podium. If you want to come -- just come on the side, that way at least the camera
can see everybody. So, Council, we are happy tonight to be recognizing the Rocky
Mountain girls soccer team three time defending state champions and I'm joined here this
evening by their coaches as we do a proclamation. I don't know if their team is going to
be watching tonight, but, if not, I'm sure it will be part of required viewing of the City
Council meeting at a future date. But we are just excited that we do get an opportunity to
have some of our fall athletics take place this year, as we want to take this moment to
recognize the team from Rocky and, hopefully, maybe next week we can recognize
another team from Rocky, depending on the outcome of the state football championship.
Bernt: Go Rocky.
Simison: As someone that lives on the south side I will just say absolutely. So, with that
I'm going to go ahead and read a proclamation and, then, turn this over to the coaches
for some remarks. But whereas being a Rocky Mountain soccer player is more than
scoring points, making assists, stealing the ball and achieving a state title, it is training to
build leadership, character, confidence, teamwork and resilience, all traits needed to
succeed on the field, in the classroom, and in the real world and whereas the Rocky
Mountain girls soccer team never backed down from formidable opponents and to win the
Idaho Class 5-A girls state soccer championship tournament trophy against Boise and
whereas for the 2019-2020 season the Grizzly girls soccer team have secured their place
in history by taking home an unprecedented third state championship in Idaho's largest
classification and whereas the capturing of the state title builds school spirit and allows
these student athletes to walk the halls of Rocky Mountain with a little extra swagger and
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whereas the leadership, training, and discipline of the coaches help team members to
focus their talents and passion to become a winning team with each player making
valuable contributions to their victory, therefore, I, Mayor Robert E. Simison, hereby
proclaim November 17, 2020, as Rocky Mountain Girls Soccer State Champions Day in
the City of Meridian and call upon the community join me in congratulating the Grizzlies
on their remarkable athletic achievement and representing Meridian so proudly in the
state tournament, dated the 17th of November 2020. And as we normally do, we do have
a second proclamation that has all the members of the coaching staff and the girls that is
also included in this and they will be part of the ongoing City of Meridian record, so that if
they ever want to come back after viewing this they can always find it in the minute books.
We also have pins that we would like to present. So, I'm going to turn this over to -- I
don't know which coach would like to make comments. Donal?
Kaehler: Yes.
Simison: Okay. I will let you go ahead and take over.
Kaehler: Thank you, Mr. Mayor and the City Council and the City of Meridian for the
proclamation and the -- I would also -- I would also like to especially thank the -- the team
-- on behalf of the team who could not be here -- the hard work that was put in and all of
the problems that we had to address during this -- during the COVID crisis and during the
air quality issues and even snow up in Coeur d'Alene. We are very happy to have gotten
through the season and I'm extremely happy that the season went this way. So, again,
would like to thank everyone on behalf of the team that I hope are watching this at -- at
this time and thank you very much.
RESOLUTIONS [Action Item]
2. Resolution No. 20-2242: A Resolution of the Mayor and the City
Council of the City of Meridian Reappointing John Nesmith to Seat 3
and Appointing Albert Kang to Seat 4 and Autumn Short to Seat 5 of
the Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission; and Providing an
Effective Date
Simison: Thank you, Council, for that indulgence. And, again, to those from Rocky who
may be watching, congratulations. Appreciate the parents help. I'm sure this created its
own challenges and good luck to Rocky football this week. Next up is Resolution No. 20-
2242, a resolution appointing of the City Council John Nesmith to Seat 3 and appointing
Albert Kang to Seat 4 and Autumn Short to Seat 5 of the Meridian Parks and Recreation
Commission. Council, John Nesmith, hopefully, is not a stranger to any of you all to know
why, through his steadfast determination, he's being reappointed to the Parks and
Recreation Commission and, then, we have two other excellent candidates to consider,
Autumn and Albert both bring different perspectives and are in different phases of their
lives. They are both in South Meridian. One a little bit south -- closer to Discovery and
one over near Bear Creek, which actually helps give us a good geographic distribution to
the overall commission. From that standpoint Albert has younger children and families
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and definitely has a -- you know, it's always an interesting conversation when you talk to
somebody that lives within walking distance of what would be a fairly significant park in
Bear Creek, but chooses to get in their car and drive to Discovery. You know, I think it
talks about the needs and viewpoints of our residents and having that type of perspective
about what would keep someone from, you know, making that drive for their children. So,
what type of improvements are valuable, not necessarily our regional, but all of our parks
from that perspective. And, then, you know, Autumn is someone who just really wants to
get engaged and get involved. She was looking for a place. She's all about community
and I'm not saying Albert is not, but she really focused on the desire and understanding
of community and giving back and after spending time growing up in Canyon county she's
been here for several years and has made Meridian her home and is dedicated towards
getting involved. So, I was happy to be joined by the current Parks and Rec chair in these
interviews and concurred about the value and benefit that both of these individuals will
bring and so with that I would be happy to take any questions about these appointments.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: If we don't have any questions, as the Council liaison to the Parks Department,
I am happy to bring this forth for Council consideration. You know, at our last Council
meeting we honored Creg Steele, who retired from the Parks Commission after 20 years,
but that doesn't mean the Parks Commission was left without a lot of experience. As you
mentioned, John Nesmith, a local businessman, has been serving -- I believe it's ten years
on the Parks Commission. So, he's only got ten more to catch Creg, but we appreciate
that -- that level of commitment and great things have been happening and with the two
new appointments that are happening I think we are in good hands for our Parks
Commission as they work to make our community parks even better and find new parks
and so, Mr. Mayor, I -- I move that we adopt Resolution No. 20-2242, appoint --
reappointing John Nesmith to Seat 3 and appointing Albert Kang to Seat 4 and Autumn
Short to Seat 5 of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission.
Bernt: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Bernt.
Bernt: I will second that motion.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to adopt Resolution No. 20-2242. Is there any
discussion on the motion?
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: I don't have discussion for the motion, but I just want to say that -- I just want
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to say welcome and I look forward to getting to know you. I will be the liaison, hopefully,
next year for Parks and so, please, always feel free to reach out to me and I really hope
that--that-- that we can get to know one another and have a great year next year. Thank
you.
Simison: Thank you, Council Woman. If there is no further comments, all those in favor
signify by saying aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have it. The motion is agreed to and they
are appointed.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
Simison: I know we do have Autumn on the line. I don't know if she would like to make
any comments at this point in time. And she's on the phone. Mr. Clerk, is it star seven?
Johnson: She just needs to unmute. It is star nine, I believe.
Simison: So, Autumn, if you would like to make any comments we would love to take any
comments you have at this time.
Short: Thank you. I just want to say thank you so much. I look forward to working with
the City Council and my fellow commissioners on Parks and Rec and I am excited to
serve the City of Meridian and our community. So, thank you so much.
ACTION ITEMS
3. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Following Codes and/or
Local Amendments Thereto: 2018 International Building Code, 2018
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 International
Residential Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, 2018
Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Idaho Fire Code, 2018 International
Mechanical Code, 2018 Fuel and Gas Code, 2017 Idaho (Uniform)
Plumbing Code, and 2017 National Electrical Code
Simison: Thank you, Autumn. We appreciate you. Okay. Moving on to our action items
for this evening. Our first item is a public hearing to consider adoption of the following
codes or local amendments thereto. I will open this public hearing with staff comments
and turn this over to Mr. Freckleton.
Freckleton: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. For some reason video doesn't seem to be working,
but good evening, Mayor and Council. Tonight before you is -- is our adoption of the new
2018 International Building Code, the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code,
the 2018 International Residential Code, the '18 Existing Building Code, the '18 Energy
Conservation Code, the 2018 Fire Code, the 2018 International Mechanical Code, the
2018 Fuel and Gas Code, the 2017 Uniform Plumbing Code and the 2017 National
Electrical Code. We were before you last month with just an introduction that these were
coming. The ordinance is also on the agenda tonight for the first reading. Just as a
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reminder, the state of Idaho adopts the codes for the state of Idaho and they do that
through a -- what is called a code collaborative and that is a statewide group of building
officials and other building folks that get together to consider the codes as written, make
certain changes to those codes, and, then, they forward their final proposal to the
legislature for final adoption. That was done this last legislative session and statutorily
local jurisdictions, then, have one year following the adoption by the state to adopt the
codes as written by the state. We do have the opportunity to do local amendments to the
codes. These can be more restrictive. However, they cannot be any less restrictive than
the adopted state code. The local amendments that we propose are basically to bring
some clarity to certain items that are Meridian specific, such as our own fee schedules
versus going with the fee schedules that are in the -- in the codes, that--that sort of thing.
So, really, in a nutshell that's -- that's what we have before you tonight for your
consideration and public hearing and first reading of ordinance. I will stand for any
questions you might have.
Simison: Thank you, Mr. Freckleton. Council, any questions for staff at this time? Okay.
This is a public hearing. Mr. Clerk, do we have anyone signed up to testify on this item?
Johnson: Mr. Mayor, no one has signed up for this.
Simison: Okay. If there is anybody who is on the call that would like to provide testimony
on this item, if you could, please, use the raise your hand function at the bottom of Zoom
or press star nine on your phone. It looks like we only have two people that aren't currently
in the meeting or if there is anyone present who would like to provide testimony.
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: Just a quick question for Bruce. Bruce, is there any -- any intentional outreach
that we do for a public hearing tonight with our building community and the folks that you
communicate with about the proposed changes that -- even though there is public notice
and everyone should know, but we might provide more direct notice just to give them a
chance to send a letter or ask a question and if they don't that's fine, but if they -- if they
do, then, we would love to hear from them.
Freckleton: Very -- very good question, Councilman Borton. Statutorily there is a list of
-- I believe it's like 13 different agencies that we have to provide notice to. That notification
did go out. We also approached the Building Contractors Association through the monthly
forum and we made our presentation there as well. So, we have -- we have broadcasted
pretty widely, you know -- and like I say, all -- all the other local jurisdictions are doing the
same thing. So, that's -- that was our efforts.
Borton: Thank you.
Freckleton: You bet.
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Simison: Mr. Freckleton, I assume because we are really not deviating from what the
state has already adopted that this is pretty much noncontroversial from the building
community, at least from a practical standpoint.
Freckleton: That is correct.
Simison: Okay. Seeing no one else wishing to testify or questions, do I have a motion
from Council? To close the public hearing that is.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: I move that we close the public hearing on the adoption of a lengthy list of
codes. Do I need to read that, Mr. Nary?
Nary: No, sir.
Hoaglun: Okay. I move that we close the public hearing on Action Item No. 2 on the
adoption of codes and amendments to the codes.
Bernt: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Bernt.
Bernt: I will second that motion.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to close the public hearing. Any discussion on
the motion? If not, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have
it. The public hearing is closed and we will take that up during the ordinance section later
this evening.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
4. Public Hearing for Union 93 Vacation of Right-of-Way (H-2020-0103) by
Mike Chidester of Galena Opportunity Fund, Located East and
Adjacent to NE 3rd Street Between E. Broadway Ave. and E. Bower St.
A. Request: Request to Vacate approximately 0.43 acres of platted
but not utilized right of way in three pieces in the Rowan
Addition Subdivision.
Simison: Okay. Next item on the agenda is a public hearing for Union 93, vacation of
right of way, H-2020-0103, and I will open this public hearing with staff comments and
turn this over to Alan.
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Tiefenbach: There we go. Everybody hear me? Okay. I was having a hard time finding
the little stupid mute button I had so many things up on my screen. Good evening, Mr.
Mayor, Members of the Council. Can everybody see my PowerPoint presentation?
Terrific. I see heads nodding. This is a vacation of right of way for several residential
parcels that were associated with the Union 90 -- well, the Meridian Station development.
You can see this is Pine here. This is Meridian. So, this is City Hall. This is just right to
the east of you. Here are the railroad tracks. A little history on this. So, the applicant
requests approval to vacate, again, about a half an acre of platted right of way. So, this
was historically platted right of way that was platted in the late 1800s. 1890. This is a
vacation of right of way. It was a condition of approval of Meridian Station conditional
use. The Meridian Station under the two towers to the east, they are a hundred feet tall.
In order to be to that height they had to go through a conditional use. The tower -- the
proposed towers they straddle -- this platted right of way, that basically doesn't make any
sense, it just kind of encroaches onto the lot. As required, the applicant submitted letters
from potential easement owners, which would be Idaho Power and Intermountain Gas.
They agreed to that, although Idaho Power has -- has responded that they have
maintained electrical facilities around this area, they haven't said exactly where it is, but
they have mentioned that they -- they maintain all existing rights to operate these. Staff
is recommending, obviously, that the applicant work with Idaho Power and ACHD during
the relocation of these lines to make sure we don't have any issues. PerACHD's request
the applicant is dedicating additional right of way along North Main and East Broadway,
so that the right of way that encroaches onto that lot is going away and in exchange they
are dedicating additional new right of way. And I'm a very visual person, so just to kind of
give you an idea of what this is. On the left what you see in red hatched there, that is the
areas of platted right of way that lay on the lot. Again, City Hall is just to the left -- or to
the west. The -- the slide on the east shows the Meridian Station development. The two
buildings that you see there, they are shown in blue with the hatched, those are laying on
the existing right of way and as a concession, again, the applicant will be dedicating right
of way along East Broadway and Main Street here. ACHD ultimately approves vacations
of right of way, but for them to act on the request they must get a recommendation of
approval from the City Council and with that staff recommends that the Council approve
this subject vacation application.
Simison: Thank you, Alan. Council, any questions for Alan at this time? Would the
applicant like to make comments?
Chidester: Can you hear me, Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Yes, we can. Thank you, Mike.
Chidester: Hi. Mike Chidester with Galena Opportunity Fund, 7174 South Angel Way
here in Meridian. Yeah, I don't have too much to add. Thanks, first of all, for hearing this
vacation request. I don't have too much to add, other than what has been spoken about
already. I would -- you know, it's just historically platted right of way that ACHD doesn't
need and we will need for that Union 93 development. I will just indicate that Idaho Power
had said they do have some facilities in that area and I can shed a little bit of light on the
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details there. They are -- through -- you saw those three areas north to south that are --
where the right of way is located. In that center section there is an underground power
line that went to one -- that currently goes to one of the existing buildings that will be
demolished and so, obviously, as part of our demo and preparation of the site we will go
ahead and --and --and discontinue that line and, obviously, we will work with Idaho Power
and any other issues that we have. But, otherwise, I don't have too much else to add to
the staff report and I appreciate your hearing this and I will be open any questions you
might have.
Simison: Thank you, Mike. Council, any questions for the applicant? Okay. This is a
public hearing. Is there anyone that would like to provide testimony on this application, if
you would like to come forward at this time to do so. Seeing no one coming forward and
no one online at this time to provide testimony, would the applicant like to make any final
comments or stand on what they have already stated?
Chidester: No further comment. Thank you.
Simison: Okay. Then, Council, do I have a motion?
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: I move we close the public hearing on Item H-2020-0103.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor, I second the motion.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to close the public hearing. Is there any
discussion on the motion? If not, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay.
The ayes have it.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Chidester: Thank you.
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: I think Alan's staff report explained the justification for the application and its
approval very well and the applicant supported that as well. So, I see no reason not to
go forward with this and I will make a motion to approve H-2020-0103, the right of way
vacation as requested.
Perreault: Second.
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Simison: I have a motion and a second to approve Item H-20 -- 20-0103. Is there any
discussion on the motion? If not, Clerk will call the roll.
Roll call: Bernt, yea; Borton, yea; Cavener, yea; Hoaglun, yea; Strader, yea; Perreault,
yea.
Simison: All ayes. Motion carries. Thank you very much.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
5. Public Hearing for Teakwood Place Subdivision (H-2020-0006) by
Hesscomm Corp., Located at 1835 E. Victory Rd. Approved
A. Request: Annexation and Zoning of 7.35 acres of land with an
R-8 zoning district.
B. Request: A Preliminary Plat consisting of 22 single-family
residential lots and 4 common lots.
Simison: Next item on the agenda is a public hearing for Teakwood Place Subdivision,
H-2020-0006. I will open this public hearing with staff comments. I will turn this over to
Joe.
Dodson: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Good evening. Can everybody hear me okay? Very
good. If I'm loud let me know. My wife says my voice carries since it's so deep. As stated,
this is the public hearing for Teakwood Place, H-2020-0006. The application before you
is for annexation and zoning and preliminary plat. The site consists of 7.35 acres of land
currently zoned RUT in Ada county and is specifically located at 1835 East Victory Road.
To the north of it is existing City of Meridian R-8 zoning and to the west as well. To the
east is RUT zoning and to the south is City of Meridian R-4 zoning. The Comprehensive
Plan designation on this property is medium density residential, as is the same for every
site adjacent to it. Okay. There we go. The request for annexation is for 7.35 acres of
land, with a request for R-8 zoning to match that to the north and the west and a
preliminary plat consisting of 22 building lots and four common lots. One of the 22 building
lots contains the existing home that is to remain. Future land use as stated is medium
density residential, which allows detached single family homes and requires the density
reside between three to eight dwelling units per acre. The applicant's revised plan has a
gross density of 2.99 dwelling units per acre, which is rounded up to three and, therefore,
complies with the comp plan. As noted there is an existing home on the subject site that
is intended to remain or reside on its own lot within the subdivision. In addition, some of
the existing accessory structures on the property are proposed to remain as well. Current
access to the property is via driveway connection to East Victory Road and the applicant
is now agreeing to close this access and comply with the UDC. In line with this, the
current residents will take access internally and be a driveway connection to the new local
street East Fathom Street. The driveway will be right here. If you guys can see my
pointer. Near the end of the curve coming into the site. For reference north is to the left
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of the screen. The applicant is also proposing to construct an emergency only access
that connects to the proposed East -- East Fathom Street to Victory Road, which is right
along their western boundary here. Staff is recommending a condition of approval that
this emergency access be constructed prior to any issuances issued -- any issuance of
certificates of occupancy and is also required to make this subdivision and the adjacent
subdivision to the west, Tradewind Subdivision, comply with the emergency access.
Parking for the development is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed
in UDC 11.3.C-6 for detached single family homes, based on the number of bedrooms
per home. The proposed street sections are 33 feet wide with five foot attached sidewalks
and will also offer on-street parking where there are no fire hydrants or driveways. In
addition, the applicant has proposed a cul-de-sac with a 57 foot radius, which is nine feet
wider than the standard requirement of 48 feet. Therefore, allowing on-street parking
along the perimeter of the cul-de-sac. In most cases, the five foot wide detached sidewalk
is required to be constructed with the required frontage improvements along Victory Road.
However, because there is no sidewalk adjacent to the site on either side and the section
of sidewalk is less than 300 feet, code allows for the sidewalk to be attached. The
applicant has proposed to construct a seven foot attached sidewalk in line with ACHD
requirement -- in line with ACHD requirements. The sidewalk should be constructed
within their required 25 foot landscape buffer along Victory Road. A 25 foot wide
easement is depicted on the plat and per UDC staff has given the applicant the option of
placing a buffer within an easement as shown or they can choose to revise the plat and
add a common lot. As of now I believe that they are going to be using it as an easement,
which is allowed per UDC. The submitted landscape plans do not show the correct
amount -- I apologize. They now show the correct amount of vegetative ground cover
and the existing trees that are to remain. Staff had a previous conditional of approval that
has not been stricken because of this -- or should be stricken because they supplied me
these plans following publishing of the Commission recommendations. Based on a
proposed plat of 7.35 acres, a minimum of .74 acres of common open space should be
provided. According to the open space exhibit the applicant is proposing approximately
37,842 square feet of qualified open space, which is 11.82 percent. The open space
consists of common lots and half of the landscape buffer to Victory Road. The largest
area of open space is located at the southern end of the development and is more than
20,000 square feet in size. To the north and across the cul-de-sac is the next largest
open space lot that also contains the proposed amenity, a pondless water feature with
available seating surrounding it. This open space a lot also has a micro path that
continues north to a temporary cul-de-sac on the new east-west street in the center of the
project, adding another pedestrian connection to the project. The applicant has submitted
sample elevations of the proposed homes for this project. The single family homes are
depicted as mostly single story structures with a variety of finish materials, stone, stucco,
and lap siding combinations. Some homes due depict extra large spaces for at-home RV
storage as well. All single family homes appear to meet design and architectural
standards. One of the recommendations -- or I guess request from the Commission were
to provide updated elevations. The applicant has not done that, stating that these home
elevations are accurate. There was a number of written testimony originally. Since, then,
additional written testimony --two pieces -- have come in those -- stating the same issues
as before, specifically regarding irrigation that might run along Victory Road that might be
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disturbed by this development. I am not entirely sure what they are referencing on that,
other than the creek on the adjacent property, which will not be disturbed, because this
property does not -- the creek is not on this property. Second to that they are worried -- I
should say there is irrigation ditches that have been piped already because of the ACHD
work in the right of way. Those will not be disturbed with this project. Another issue that
was brought up was concerns over a duplicate named subdivision. I'm honestly not sure
what that's about. I have had discussions with this gentleman. I believe at some point
there was a mistake on the noticing for this and placed this at a different location in the
city, about a mile to the east, and that is why we had to originally continue this, because
that was a mistake on staff's part. So, that should be -- have no concern. The other
concern that has been brought up both by Commission and some of the neighbors to the
west is regarding the high groundwater out here. I did get an updated report from the
applicant regarding the groundwater and it is higher than previously determined. I'm not
an engineer, so I cannot fully speak to what that should entail. Mr. Freckleton is here and
has stated that he would be more than willing to answer the questions and also the
applicant's representative tonight is the project engineer and he should be able to answer
any questions regarding that as well. The only outstanding issue for City Council
regarding the application is likely the groundwater and, then, the applicant did not provide
the updated elevations per the request of the Commission. The Commission did
recommend approval of the project and after that I will stand for questions. Thank you.
Simison: Thank you, Joe. Council, any questions?
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: Yes. Thank you, Joe and Bruce, for presenting everything. I think the
groundwater is a concern and I wanted to try to understand the context for it. I did read
the report that said there were clay -- you know, there is clay in the soils and a lot of -- it
looked like sand and gravel and so if we have high water I guess my first question is are
we requiring the slab foundation construction and does that solve that issue? And, then,
I guess my second question may be more of a question for Mr. Nary. If this project moves
forward and the soils and the groundwater are not conductive and homeowners homes
are getting flooded, what liability, if any, does the city have to deal with that?
Dodson: Thank you, Council Woman Strader. I can't answer your second question,
obviously. The first question -- first might be able to get into the specifics, but when I did
receive this report and the new updated letter from their engineering firm that did this
testing, I sent it to Bruce. Bruce updated his condition, which is recommending that they
build slab-on-grade construction, rather than doing the traditional crawl spaces here to
help avoid some of the flooding issues that could arise. Again, it is a recommendation. I
am not -- at the time I cannot add that condition, because it was already past the
Commission hearing. If Council would like to make that a new condition, you guys are
more than willing to do that. Again, I -- I'm not an engineer, so I can't specifically speak
to the differences between the two reports, other than to say that they did mention in the
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report that a different type of stormwater irrigation, basically, is going to have to take place
on site, rather than having the seepage beds that may likely be above ground for portions
of the year, as is the case in the subdivision to the west, which was of concern to the
subdivision to the west, because theirs, from my understanding, were not built I guess a
hundred percent correctly and so they do not percolate as well as they should. So, that's
the best I could do on those questions for you, ma'am.
Simison: Mr. Nary --
Freckleton: Council Woman Strader and Council, the geotech report, as Joe mentioned,
it did confirm -- the update that they sent it did confirm the presence of perched
groundwater. Basically what that means is that there is a layer below the surface that
does contain clay. They talk about it. It was sand and gravel, but clay finds and it basically
creates a layer that the water has difficulty penetrating and so you get a buildup of
groundwater on top of that layer. The geotech report does talk about some very specific
construction considerations for dealing with that -- that cemented layer and they also talk
about that -- that traditional crawl space foundation, as well as a slab-on-grade
foundation, will work in this subdivision. However, they do -- they do recommend a slab
on grade to avoid the potential of groundwater intrusion into the crawl spaces. We have
seen high groundwater in a lot of places in Meridian and I know a lot of folks have,
unfortunately, had to deal with that and it seems to me that a slab on grade would be a
very good alternative way to go to avoid the possibility of groundwater. So, I know the
design engineer is here tonight, too, and potentially could -- could address this, you know,
as far as what they plan on doing.
Simison: Mr. Nary.
Nary: Thank you. Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council, Council Woman Strader, to answer
your question, generally the city is not responsible or liable for construction of this type if
it's built improperly or if it's built in a way that is not as effective a tool, but we have -- the
city has required slab-on-grade construction in certain subdivisions, because of high
groundwater. We certainly get the calls and we certainly get complaints. The
responsibility ultimately is still the builder, the developer, and the architect and the
engineer who does --who stamped those plans. So, they are the ones that are asserting
that the house can be built in that -- in that location properly and safely, not the city. So,
we don't necessarily have the liability, but we certainly deal with the unhappy members of
the public that end up with these homes that are not built properly or not built for the --
the conditions that they are -- they are located, so --
Strader: Thank you.
Simison: Joe, a question for you. The sidewalk that's being attached, do we know what
is being proposed with the roundabout. Is it -- I know -- I don't know if this
recommendation is with in mind what the roundabout will be built as or--just because the
roundabout's not built yet.
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Dodson: Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council, the -- because this is so far away -- yeah,
there is also a little -- I guess I'm trying to find the right map to show -- I guess you can
kind of see it here. There is an RUT parcel between -- so along the Tradewinds
Subdivision there is some detached sidewalk and, then, it stops. I don't know -- again,
this was before my time here. They were allowed to remain not part of the city or maybe
they weren't part of this parcel originally, but they don't have any sidewalk here and, then,
there is no sidewalk on the other side of it. So, our code does allow for the applicability
in this case, because it's such a short frontage that they can do attached for this section
and, then, as the RUT parcel to the west comes in maybe in the future they would probably
have to have detached and, then, connect across the emergency exit there. I don't
believe it has anything to do with the roundabout at this case, other than ACHD has
acquired the right of way for that from my understanding. They just have not yet done
the construction, obviously.
Simison: I guess my question -- and maybe you don't have the answers. It's my
understanding that what's built there in that location right now is temporary. I could be
wrong, but it's not a sidewalk, it's just blacktop -- blacktop asphalt in that area.
Dodson: Yes, sir. That is correct. I apologize. Yes.
Simison: So, that's why I was -- didn't know if -- what would be intended, because, quite
frankly, this will remain a sidewalk to nowhere until both of them are done and if the rest
of it is going to be detached and that's what's envisioned, if it's not going to be useful
sidewalk, why would we not want it detached. Just because we put it up to the curb
doesn't make it more useful if it can't go anywhere.
Dodson: Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council, yeah, this was intended to be an actual
sidewalk. My understanding is that Victory Road from this point is widened to its full
extent as of right now with ACHD's plans, so it would be -- at least in front of this property
it would be fine and that ACHD map here north of Victory on Locust Grove, that's to be
widened and, then, obviously, in most cases surrounding the immediate roundabout gets
widened a little bit. But not over here. So, this would function as a real sidewalk.
Concrete. Not asphalt. But, yes, it would be a sidewalk to nowhere for the foreseeable
future.
Simison: I guess my question is would they redo the roundabout what is going to happen
in front of Tradewinds? Are they going to have an attached sidewalk or a detached
sidewalk? Do we have any idea? That's what I'm really trying to get at is to me it makes
most -- more sense if detached is what we prefer and that's going to be detached, can
they leave it in a detached place on their property until the other stuff develops and
attaches it or does that not meet people's expectations, because there is nothing that it's
connecting to.
Dodson: Understood. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I don't have a specific answer. I don't
have the construction plans for the right of way -- or the roundabout. I apologize. I don't
know. In most cases for other roundabout plans I have seen they have been attached
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adjacent to the roundabout and, then, later on down the road they become detached with
our other subdivisions and things like that, however that happens to play out. So, I can't
tell you specifically on that. You are correct, I do not have that answer.
Simison: Okay. Thank you. Council, any other questions for staff at this time? Okay.
Then with that we will ask the applicant to come forward. I think that will be Mr. Porter. If
you could state your name and address for the record, please. And you will be recognized
for 15 minutes.
Porter: Nathan Porter with Leavitt and Associates Engineers. Address is 1324 1 st Street
South, Nampa, Idaho. And we are grateful to be able to present this to Council. We are
very appreciative of the fact that the City Council and especially the staff has worked with
us on this subdivision on the issues that continued this. As was mentioned, there have
been a couple of updates that we have added to make the subdivision a better fit for the
area. As has been mentioned several times, there is a lot of concern about the higher
groundwater, which we are taking into account, particularly with the stormwater we will be
having -- originally we were planning on storing it underground, but with the higher
groundwater that will get flooded, so we are going to do a surface system. We will be
working --
Dodson: You are cutting in and out, sir. Just to let you know.
Porter: Oh. Okay. So, can you -- is it working better now or am I still cutting out?
Cavener: That's much better.
Porter: Okay. So, with -- with the above ground, as was mentioned there have been
some issues with the ones around it, so we will take special care of designing the system
to make sure that it seats well, that it won't cause any problems for the homes around it.
I understand mosquitoes have been an issue for some homeowners potentially with it
and so that will be taken into account and we will be working with that and with the city
for the approval -- final approvals on the subdivision. Is there any specific questions or
other things you would like answered?
Simison: Okay. Thank you. Council, do you have any questions for the applicant?
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: Question, Mr. Porter. Will the houses, then, be slab on grade instead of the
crawl space foundation style?
Porter: I know that's the recommendation. We generally don't work specifically with that,
except for as conditions, but I believe we are working with the developer to figure out
whether that is the way they are going to go. I believe we are leaning in that direction.
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But I don't think a final decision has been made to my knowledge.
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: As a follow up to Councilman Hoaglun's question, if proposed condition of
approval B.1.2, which speaks to that exact language and it is -- as written right now in the
staff report it uses recommendation crawl space or slab, but it's nothing definitive. If you
were to get direction from this Council that says it shall be slab and that condition of
approval is edited to reflect that, do you have any comment or concern if that change is
made to ensure that slab on grade is the solution to avoid even the potential of utilizing
crawl space, which we have seen that to be, unfortunately, problematic for homeowners
for a long, long time in these types of situations?
Porter: That wouldn't be an issue I do not believe on that. I think they would be fine with
that if that was a condition of approval.
Borton: Okay. Thank you.
Dodson: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Yes, Joe.
Dodson: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Yes, Joe.
Dodson: Sorry. Thank you. I just wanted to clarify to Mr. Borton's point. I do recommend
that if you want to change that condition that you also add it as a development agreement
provision, just to make sure that we have it covered both in the Public Works comments
and a DA provision, just to be clear.
Simison: Council, any further questions for the applicant?
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: Thank you. I think you touched on, you know, some of the concerns about the
type of basically runoff or water storage and some of the surrounding neighbors have had
issues particularly with mosquitoes and et cetera. So, could you, please, be more specific
about what steps you would be taking to mitigate those concerns or to give the Council
comfort that that solution is going to be viable?
Porter: So, what we would work towards is something that -- to make sure that we don't
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end up with stagnant standing water. Tends to be what brings in the mosquitoes. We
would probably work towards have -- making sure that it would drain within the allotted
time for most of stormwater, which is within 24 to 48 hours, so that water doesn't stand in
there. The biggest thing would, then, be to make sure that it doesn't pull down below like
they were mentioning and flood the surrounding areas and we would be keeping an eye
on that and making sure that our system would address all of that. So, basically, the idea
would be to make sure we don't have any standing water for long term and with the high
ground water making sure that that doesn't -- doesn't cause it to stand for longer than the
allotted time.
Strader: Mr. Mayor, a follow up for staff.
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: I guess my question to staff would be are there typically DA provisions or
conditions that we attach to approvals or things we would normally look for as construction
requirements for those storage areas for the water. I'm just not familiar enough with it to
know. If they say they are looking at it, that's going to happen, or are there specific things
that we look for to mitigate that concern?
Dodson: Council Woman Strader, Members of the Council, there is a couple things. One,
I know that there is going to be some -- was it BMP type of references from the Public
Work side of this that this is going to mitigate that as well and on top of that we do have
code. In the UDC we do have code relating to the requirements for this. Part of that is
the 24 to 48 hour requirement and most often that in order for it to -- where it's located in
order for that area to count as open space it needs to be in that larger open space lot in
the south, where the topography makes the most sense as well. All those things should
be handled with code. I don't think that there is a specific construction requirement we
need to put in. If there is I would lean on Bruce's expertise with that and his team, but I'm
not aware that we have done that.
Freckleton: Council Woman Strader, Members of the Council, the geotech report -- on
page six of the geotech report it does have some -- some recommendations for the design
of the stormwater system. As the applicant had mentioned, this is -- he was
recommending that it would be a detention drainage facility. So, it's not a retention.
Retention ponds are ones where the water will stand in them. This is a detention pond
where the water would need to be able to percolate into the soils within a 12 hour period
of time. They do address the submitted layer that I had mentioned earlier, you know, that
it's been perking -- or perching the water table. The recommendation here is that that --
where the detention drainage facility is they need to be able to penetrate that perch layer
so that the water can, then, perk down through into the lower soils. I know that is
something that the Ada County Highway District is going to be very concerned about as
well. So, you know, what I was trying to get at with my condition in the staff report is they
need to really be paying attention to this -- this geotech report and the design
considerations that are in it and -- as they go through their design to make sure that
everything is going to function properly.
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Simison: Council, any additional questions?
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor, just a couple of quick ones to touch on a couple other things that
were raised. One for the application is --
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: -- for Mr. Porter. It's noted the applicant has not provided updated elevations
per request of the Commission it sounds like. If you can respond to that. And also just
address irrigation concerns that run along Victory Road being disturbed or any other
disturbing. Another concern was anything that -- irrigation that traverses the site for
adjacent subdivisions.
Porter: For the houses, the idea for -- that my -- is that these are what the houses would
generally look like. There will be instances where they will have to be a little bit smaller
where the third car garage will not fit on the lots and so they will be adjusted for that and,
basically, the idea was this was the roof design and the front appearance of the homes
that they plan to -- that they plan to use for that and so if we need to, you know, supply a
little bit different that would be fine, but this is, basically, what they are hoping for the
houses to look like. As for the irrigation issues, we will be making sure that there aren't
any problems with additional -- with the irrigation around for other subdivisions. From
what we have seen so far there shouldn't be anything that we have to do, but we won't
be disturbing other people's irrigation.
Hoaglun: Okay. Thank you, Mr. Porter.
Simison: Council, anything further for the applicant? Okay. This is a public hearing. Is
there anybody who would like to provide testimony on this item? Mr. Clerk, I assume we
did not have anyone sign up.
Johnson: Mr. Mayor, nobody's signed up online or in person and no one is online.
Simison: Or in the room. So, with that I will turn this over to the applicant for any final
remarks.
Porter: I would just like to say thank you for listening to this and we will be taking a very
close look at the drainage of the stormwater to make sure that it works as needed and in
conjunction with the geotechnical report. Thank you.
Strader: Mr. Mayor, one more.
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: I guess I would like the applicant's feedback on, you know, having a five foot
detached sidewalk. I realize that there appears to be sort of a loophole or sort of an
exception to what we normally require and this is our standard, it's what we intend for the
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city and we have all decided I think that that's what we need and I guess I would like the
applicant's feedback on whether that's doable or if there is some other reason that that's
not possible.
Porter: So, my understanding is that was part of the original plans. We can certainly look
at what would maybe need to be. I think that was part of before they were closing the
entrance to the property on Victory Lane. If that is a condition we can certainly look into
that.
Dodson: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Yes, Joe.
Dodson: Thank you. Council Woman Strader, Members of the Council, a little bit more
background on that. Thank you, Nathan, for that. Part of that is related to the applicants
not originally wanting to close their access, but more than that they also have quite a few
I guess really older nicer trees that are part of this landscape buffer and my understanding
is that there is not a lot of room to put a detached sidewalk within that area in the required
landscape buffer. Could they make it work? Absolutely. Obviously, they-- they can make
their requirements work and move some trees, remove them, mitigate them and put a
detached sidewalk. That was part of staff's I guess throwing them a bone, so to speak,
of understanding that there is this provision in code that allows this section to be attached.
If Council so wishes it to be detached for future use to the east and west, then,
understand that as well. But as to Mr. Mayor's other point regarding that, it will be a
sidewalk to nowhere no matter whether it's attached or detached probably for quite a few
years. Mrs. DeChambeau to the east has not shown any interest in redeveloping and the
owner to the west of the site is in their nice little pocket, so there would be no telling when
they would want to redevelop and continue the sidewalk onto the west and into the
roundabout.
Simison: Council, at least from my perspective, if possible it would be nice if there could
be an option that they could look at whatever is planned for the roundabout and see what
makes sense. You know, to me it's about having made the connection and I'm hopeful
that the roundabout, when built, actually creates a sidewalk in front of the county parcel
right there. That may not ever redevelop. I don't know, obviously, how far they plan to go
and if that's the case if they can make that connection and it needs to be attached, it
makes a lot of sense to do that. But if it's ACHD's intention to leave that vacant and not
attach it -- but it would be nice if there was at least the ability to look at it to what -- see
what makes sense when that's put in.
Dodson: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Yes, Joe.
Dodson: Thank you for that. I understand your point, sir, and if Council wants to add a
condition for that I would recommend that be just a condition, that way I can add it to the
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landscape plan conditions and not a DA provision. I don't know if that's necessary for
that. But just a regular condition of approval.
Simison: Council, any further comments, questions, or motions?
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: Just to close the loop, a question to Bruce. You know, these are the only times
that we have to ensure conditions of approval and DA conditions, really provide the
certainty necessary and -- and do you feel like the -- the conditions, even as proposed to
be amended in this discussion, adequately provide that type of certainty, just to ensure
that -- that we are not missing a chance to correct a correctable problem or avoid a
problem with this groundwater issue? Anything -- anything left unresolved in your eyes
coming from this discussion?
Freckleton: Councilman Borton, Mayor, Members of the Council, I -- you know, I think
that if you place a requirement for slab on grade I think that -- that eliminates the concern
of, you know, any flooding in crawl spaces. I think that would be a good solution. You
know, we have had lots of these, as you know, and I think that insurance would be --
would be very good. The only other thing I can think of with regard to the stormwater
system -- and, obviously, this is going to have to be worked out with the Ada County
Highway District, but if we placed the condition per the geotech recommendation that the
stormwater drains out -- it perks into the soil within a 12 hour period of time, I think that
would mitigate the concern for, you know, standing water and mosquito problems and --
and that sort of thing. I think that would be very helpful. That water needs to make it
through that -- through that submitted layer to be able to drain out properly and so I think
-- I think those two things, Councilman Borton, would be -- it would sure give me a lot
more peace of mind that we can avoid problems here.
Borton: Okay. Thanks, Bruce.
Freckleton: Thank you.
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: You can -- I can't -- I can't see the applicant and you can, but -- but in fairness
the question would go back in light of what Bruce has referenced as a recommendation
and, then, we talked about the -- the slab-on-grade requirement, which the applicant said
they would be willing to --to have that condition 1 .2 simply require it, but-- but with regards
to the stormwater system and the 12 hour perk standards from the geotech
recommendation, if that is a condition in the DA, any concerns from the applicant on that
inclusion as well?
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Porter: No. There is -- we don't have any problems with the perk or going through the
limiting layer down below.
Borton: Okay. Thank you very much. Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: If there is no additional -- if there is no additional questions of the applicant or
staff-- it doesn't sound like there is -- I will make a motion and get some discussion started
at least. I will first start with moving to close the public hearing on Item 5, H-2020-0006.
Hoaglun: Second the motion.
Strader: Second.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to close the public hearing. Is there any
discussion? If not, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have
it.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: Just to kick off some discussion and see where Council is at, I think this relatively
small project -- I think it's a good one. It does seem to fit. I think the questions and the
painful attention to groundwater is well taken. I appreciate Bruce's direction, as well as
the applicant's willingness to provide certainty in the conditions of approval and in the DA
as represented in today's hearing. If there is an approval to go forward I think it should
certainly include that change to the condition 1.2 to address the requirement for slab on
grade, no crawl spaces, as well as what Bruce referenced with regards to the stormwater
system, the perk requirement from the geotech recommendation, that those also be
mandatory conditions as well, as well as included in the DA. So, those two sort of caught
my focus in prep for this hearing and in this discussion, so if -- if -- if it does go forward
those conditions should certainly be included, but I know there was other discussion about
sidewalks and other things that Council wants to comment on those two.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: Yeah. Like Councilman Borton, I agree on the slab on grade and another
requirement requiring stormwater drainage within -- in a 12 hour period of time. I think
those are issues that will save everybody a lot of headache down the road, from both
from the city and developer standpoint. The landscape condition plan I'm intrigued by
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where it sounded like that we put a condition that when it comes to the approval of the
landscape plan that at that point in time they could determine the ability to have a
detached sidewalk, instead of an attached sidewalk during that review. Did I understand
that correctly for the -- for that particular issue that there is that point in time and, Joe,
maybe that's something you can weigh in on. Is that how that would work?
Dodson: Mr. Mayor, Councilman Hoaglun, I think there is a way to write the condition
there, yeah. I think if you stated that at the time of final plat submittal with that landscape
plan to work with staff to determine whether or not that is going to be detached or
attached, like Mr. Mayor said, to have that option, I think that would work just fine. I'm not
going to fall on the sword for either. I think that either one will work in the long run. Final
plat will take a little bit for them to get all their engineering set up and everything, so
between now and then I can absolutely work with ACHD and get the -- the plans for the
roundabout or at least what they are planning and better determine where that sidewalk
should be located and this applicant has been very willing to work with me since the
original snafus, so I think that -- as long as you word the condition to give us the option
we should be great to work that out at the final plat stage.
Hoaglun: And, Mr. Mayor, follow up.
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: Just more of a comment on that. Yeah, that it is intriguing to do something like
that, because to -- to determine something right now and we really don't have all the
answers I think we would give the -- give the flexibility to pick the best options when the
time comes. So, I kind of like adding that into the -- into the conditions.
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: I'm in agreement with my fellow Council so far. I -- I do think that the slab and
the 12 hour perk geotech recommendations make sense. I would like to have that
condition about the sidewalk as well. I also think we should just always, you know, really
try to hold ourselves to the standard that we want for the long term; right? And that to me
means if-- if we have the ability to connect a detached sidewalk that that's what we should
do. We don't know when these other properties will develop, but I think we, you know,
need to hold our standards high and keep holding them there. Yep, that's it for me. I
really appreciate also the applicant's willingness to work with staff and go through the
process. You know, I know there are a lot of changes and changes cost money -- you
know, it's costly, but we appreciate them, you know, being a partner and helping to build
a new very high quality community.
Simison: Hearing nothing else, would anyone like to make a motion based on that
feedback?
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Borton: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: I apologize, I might not have tracked that. Is Council Woman Strader's comments
with regards to the sidewalk, is that -- are you -- is it additional comment on the -- the
general landscape condition, the final plat submittal that Joe was just talking about or is
it a fourth thing?
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: No, I -- I'm agreeing with I think staff's recommendation to make it a final plat
condition.
Borton: Okay.
Strader: That felt like it would give us the optionality needed that we could require that at
that time, if it makes sense.
Borton: Okay. Makes sense. Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Borton.
Borton: I don't know if there is additional discussion from Council, but I will -- I will make
a motion and let's see where it goes. I move that we approve Item 5, H-2020-0006, as
presented in the staff report of November 17th, 2020, and to include the additional
conditions of approval -- or modified conditions of approval as the case may be and --
and DA provisions that will account for the requirement of slab-on-grade construction,
without a crawl space. The stormwater system drainage recommendations that Bruce
had alluded to. The perk test. The 12 hour draining. And as well to include the condition
that Joe had just described in his discussion with Councilman Hoaglun, the final plat
submittal with regards to the landscaping condition. That's a bit vague, but I think Joe's
description probably can be captured clearly in the -- in those final conditions in a DA
provision. So, with those three clarifications I move that we approve this application.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor, I will second the motion.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to approve the item. Is there any discussion on
the motion? If not, Clerk will call the roll.
Roll call: Bernt, yea; Borton, yea; Cavener, yea; Hoaglun, yea; Strader, yea; Perreault,
yea.
Simison: All ayes. Motion carries and the item is agreed to.
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MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
Simison: Thank you, Joe and Nathan. Appreciate it.
Dodson: Thank you, Mr. Mayor and Council. Have a great night.
DEPARTMENT / COMMISSION REPORTS [Action Item]
6. Mayor's Office: CARES Act Municipal Small Business Grant Program
Update
Simison: Item 6, department report from the Mayor's office. Since we did not vacate this
off the agenda maybe I will just make a reference for anyone looking for the discussion
on this item to refer to the 6:00 p.m. -- or, I'm sorry, the 4:30 work session where this item
was discussed and the end result was that Council did agree to allow applicants to apply
for up to 15,000 dollars through that process so we have that on the record.
ORDINANCES [Action Item]
7. Ordinance No. 20-1904: An Ordinance (H-2020-0078 — 1625 E. Bentley
Drive) for Annexation of a Parcel Located in the SW '/4 of Section 17,
Township 3 North, Range 1 East, Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho,
as Described in Attachment "A" and Annexing Certain Lands and
Territory, Situated in Ada County, Idaho, and Adjacent and Contiguous
to the Corporate Limits of the City of Meridian as Requested by the
City of Meridian; Establishing and Determining the Land Use Zoning
Classification of 1.55 Acres of Land from RUT to C-C (Community
Business) Zoning District in the Meridian City Code; Providing That
Copies of This Ordinance Shall be Filed with the Ada County Assessor,
the Ada County Recorder, and the Idaho State Tax Commission, as
Required by Law; and Providing for a Summary of the Ordinance;
and Providing for a Waiver of the Reading Rules; and Providing an
Effective Date
Simison: Moving on, we will move on to ordinances and Item 7 is Ordinance No. 20-
1904. Ask the Clerk to read this ordinance by title.
Johnson: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. It's an ordinance related to H-2020-0078, 1625 East
Bentley Drive for annexation of a parcel of land located in the SW 114 of Section 17,
Township 3 North, Range 1 East, Boise meridian, Ada county, Idaho, as described in
Attachment "A" and annexing certain lands and territory, situated in Ada county, Idaho,
and adjacent and contiguous to the corporate limits of the City of Meridian as requested
by the City of Meridian; establishing and determining the land use zoning classification of
1.55 acres of land from RUT to C-C (Community Business) zoning district in the Meridian
City Code; providing that copies of this ordinance shall be filed with the Ada County
Assessor, the Ada County Recorder, and the Idaho State Tax Commission, as required
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by law; and providing for a summary of the ordinance; and providing for a waiver of the
reading rules; and providing an effective date.
Simison: Thank you. Council, you have heard this item read by title. Is there anybody
that would like it read in its entirety? Seeing none, do I have a motion?
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: I move that we approve Ordinance No. 20-1094, with suspension of rules.
Strader: Second.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to approve Ordinance No. 20-1904 under
suspension of the rules. Is there discussion on the motion? If not, all those in favor signify
by saying aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have it. The motion is approved and the
ordinance is agreed to.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 20-1905: An Ordinance Amending
Meridian City Code Section 10-1-1, Regarding Adoption of 2018
International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 International Energy
Conservation Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, and
Respective Local Amendments; Amending Meridian City Code Section
10-1-2, Regarding Amendments to International Building Code;
Amending Meridian City Code Section 10-1-3, Regarding Amendments
to International Residential Code; Repealing and Replacing Meridian
City Code Section 10-1-4, Regarding Amendments to International
Energy Conservation Code; Amending Meridian City Code Section 10-
2-3(B), Regarding Plumbing Permit and Inspection Fees; Amending
Meridian City Code Section 10-3-3(E), Regarding Electrical Permit and
Inspection Fees; Repealing and Replacing Title 10, Chapter4, Meridian
City Code, Regarding Adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code and
Local Amendments Thereto; Amending Meridian City Code Section
10-5-1, Regarding Adoption of 2018 International Mechanical Code,
2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 International Residential Code
Parts V And VI, and Respective Local Amendments; Amending
Meridian City Code Section 10-5-2, Regarding Amendments to 2018
International Mechanical Code; Amending Meridian City Code Section
10-5-3, Regarding Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code;
Amending Meridian City Code Section 10-5-4(H—M), Regarding
Amendments to Part V (Mechanical) and Part VI (Fuel Gas) of the 2018
International Residential Code; Adopting a Savings Clause; and
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Providing an Effective Date
Simison: Next item is the first reading of Ordinance No. 20-1905. 1 will ask the clerk to
read this ordinance by title.
Johnson: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is an ordinance amending Meridian City Code
Section 10-1-1, regarding adoption of 2018 International Building Code, 2018
International Residential Code, 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018
International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, and
respective local amendments; amending Meridian City Code Section 10-1-2, regarding
amendments to the International Building Code; amending Meridian City Code Section
10-1-3, regarding amendments to International Residential Code; repealing and replacing
Meridian City Code Section 10-1-4, regarding amendments to International Energy
Conservation Code; amending Meridian City Code Section 10-2-3(B), regarding
Plumbing Permit and Inspection Fees; amending Meridian City Code Section 10-3-3(E),
regarding Electrical Permit and Inspection Fees; repealing and replacing Title 10, Chapter
4, Meridian City Code, regarding adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code and local
amendments thereto; amending Meridian City Code Section 10-5-1, regarding adoption
of 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
International Residential Code Parts V And VI, and respective local amendments;
amending Meridian City Code Section 10-5-2, regarding amendments to 2018
International Mechanical Code; amending Meridian City Code Section 10-5-3, regarding
amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code; amending Meridian City Code Section
10-5-4(H—M), regarding amendments to Part V (Mechanical) and Part VI (Fuel Gas) of
the 2018 International Residential Code; adopting a savings clause; and providing an
effective date.
Simison: Thank you. You have -- we have read this for first reading. Is there anyone that
would like it read in its entirety? Seeing none, we will have this on next week for second
reading.
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
Simison: Council, is there any item under future meeting topics?
EXECUTIVE SESSION
9. Per Idaho Code 74-206A(1)(a) To deliberate on a labor contract offer or
to formulate a counter offer, 74-206(1)(a) To consider hiring a public
officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, and 74-206(1)(f)
To communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss
the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or
controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be
litigated.
Simison: And if not, Item 9 is Executive Session.
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Bernt: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Bernt.
Bernt: I move that we go into Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206A(1)(a) and 74-
206(1)(f).
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor, I second the motion.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to go into Executive Session. Is there any
discussion? If not, Clerk will call the roll.
Roll call: Bernt, yea; Borton, yea; Cavener, yea; Hoaglun, yea; Strader, yea; Perreault,
yea.
Simison: All ayes. Motion carries and we will adjourn into Executive Session.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (7:26 p.m. to 8:27 p.m.)
Bernt: Move we come out of Executive Session.
Hoaglun: Second the motion.
Simison: Motion and seconded to come out of Executive Session. All in favor? All ayes.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
Bernt: Mr. Mayor, I move we adjourn.
Hoaglun: Second.
Simison: Motion and second to adjourn. All those in favor? All ayes.
MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8.27 P.M.
(AUDIO RECORDING ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS)
12 / 01 i 2020
MAYOR ROBERT E. SIMISON DATE APPROVED
ATTEST:
CHRIS JOHNSON - CITY CLERK
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ITEM TOPIC: Resolution No. 20-2242: A Resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of
the City of Meridian Reappointing John Nesmith to Seat 3 and Appointing Albert Kang to Seat 4
and Autumn Short to Seat 5 of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission; and Providing an
Effective Date
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CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 20-2242
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER,
HOAGLUN, PERREAULT, STRADER
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN REAPPOINTING JOHN NESMITH TO SEAT 3 AND APPOINTING ALBERT
KANG TO SEAT 4 AND AUTUMN SHORT TO SEAT 5 OF THE MERIDIAN PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Meridian City Code 2-1-1 establishes the Meridian Parks and Recreation
Commission, its members and terms of their appointments; and
WHEREAS, John Nesmith may be reappointed to Seat 3 of the Meridian Parks and Recreation
Commission with a term to expire October 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Seats 4 and 5 of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission are currently
vacant;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Meridian deems it to be in the best interest of the
citizens of the City of Meridian to approve the reappointment of John Nesmith to Seat 3,the appointment
of Albert Kang to Seat 4 and the appointment of Autumn Short to Seat 5 of the Meridian Parks and
Recreation Commission as recommended by the Mayor and Council as described herein;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That, effective immediately, John Nesmith shall be reappointed to Seat 3, Albert
Kang shall be appointed to Seat 4 and Autumn Short shall be appointed to Seat 5 of the Meridian Parks
and Recreation Commission, which terms shall run through October 31, 2023.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption
and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian,Idaho,this 17 1h day of November,2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 17 1h day of November, 2020.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Mayor Robert E. Simison Chris Johnson
RESOLUTION-JOHNNEsmrrH,ALBERT KANG AND AuTuMN SHORT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Planning Presentation and Outline for
Land Use Public Hearings
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•Broadway Avenue to accommodate other utility providers.way along N. Main Street and E. -of-Per ACHD, the applicant will be dedicating additional right•lines prior to commencing with
construction on the site.The applicant should coordinate with Idaho Power and ACHD regarding the relocation of these they retain all existing rights to operate, maintain, repair, replace,
or otherwise modify the lines. Idaho Power has responded they maintain electrical facilities near or within the vacation area and •easements (see Exhibit V.D.).Intermountain Gas). These
agencies have submitted written consent agreeing to vacate the The applicant has submitted letters from potential easement holders (Idaho Power and •within these portions of ROW.foot
tall vertically integrated structures. The proposed towers are shown to be located -for 2 100This was a condition of approval of the Meridian Station CU. This CU was to allow height
increase •Ave.Portions of right of way that were dedicated includes a public alley, Broadway Ave. and Railroad •way (ROW) dedicated in 1895.-of-The applicant requests approval to vacate
.43 acres of platted right
•Staff recommends the Council approve the subject vacation application.•(consent) from the City Council. way, ACHD must receive a recommendation for approval -of-rightIn order for ACHD
to act on the applicant’s request to vacate the existing
Changes to Agenda: \[if applicable\]
Union 93 Vacation of Right-of-Way (H-2020-0103)
Application(s):
Request to vacate approximately 0.43 acres of existing public right-of-way that was dedicated with the Amended Plat of
Rowan Addition.
Size of property, existing zoning, and location:
This site consists of .43 acres of land, zoned O-T, located at N. Main St. and E. Broadway Ave., north of the railroad tracks.
Adjacent Land Use & Zoning: Office and Residential
History:
The applicant requests approval to vacate .43 acres of platted right-of-way (ROW) dedicated with the Amended Plat of Rowan
Addition in 1895.
The portions of right of way that were dedicated includes a public alley, Broadway Ave. and Railroad Ave.
The subject request includes vacating a portion of the Broadway Ave. ROW and all of the public alley and Railroad Ave. ROW
in order to construct two (2) 100-foot tall vertically integrated structures.
The proposed towers are shown to be located within these portions of ROW.
A condition of approval of the CUP (for height increase) required the applicant to secure the vacation approval prior to submitting
for a certificate of zoning compliance.
The applicant has submitted letters from potential easement holders (Idaho Power and Intermountain Gas). These agencies
have submitted written consent agreeing to vacate the easements (see Exhibit V.D.).
However, Idaho Power has responded they maintain electrical facilities near or within the vacation area and they retain all
existing rights to operate, maintain, repair, replace, or otherwise modify the lines. The applicant should coordinate with Idaho
Power and ACHD regarding the relocation of these lines prior to commencing with construction on the site. Per ACHD, the
applicant will be dedicating additional right-of-way along N. Main Street and E. Broadway Avenue to accommodate other utility
providers.
In order for ACHD to act on the applicant’s request to vacate the existing right-of-way, ACHD must receive a recommendation
for approval (consent) from the City Council. Because the applicant’s request is consistent with the condition approved with the
Meridian Station project, staff supports the request to vacate the surplus ROW as proposed.
Staff recommendation
Staff recommends the Council approve the subject vacation application.
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ITEM TOPIC: Public Hearing for Union 93 Vacation of Right-of-Way (H-2020-0103) by Mike
Chiclester of Galena Opportunity Fund, Located East and Adjacent to NE 3rd Street Between E.
Broadway Ave. and E. Bower St.
A. Request: Request to Vacate approximately 0.43 acres of platted but not utilized right of way in
three pieces in the Rowan Addition Subdivision.
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Staff Contact:Alan Tiefenbach Meeting Date: November 17, 2020
Topic: Public Hearing for Union 93 Vacation of Right-of-Way(H-2020-0103) by Mike Chiclester of
Galena Opportunity Fund, Located East and Adjacent to NE 3rd Street Between E. Broadway
Ave.and E. Bower St.
A. Request: Request to Vacate approximately 0.43 acres of platted but not utilized right of
way in three pieces in the Rowan Addition Subdivision.
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1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Request to vacate approximately 0.43 acres of existing public right-of-way that was
dedicated with the Amended Plat of Rowan Addition.
11. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
Mike Chidester,Galena Opportunity Fund—999 W. Main Street, STE 1400,Boise, ID 83701
B. Owner:
ADA County Highway District(ACHD)
111. STAFF ANALYSIS
The applicant requests approval to vacate .43 acres of platted right-of-way(ROW) dedicated with the
Amended Plat of Rowan Addition in 1895 (see Exhibit V.B). The portions of right of way that were
dedicated includes a public alley, Broadway Ave. and Railroad Ave. The subject request includes
vacating a portion of the Broadway Ave. ROW and all of the public alley and Railroad Ave. ROW in
order to construct two(2) 100-foot tall vertically integrated structures.The proposed towers are shown
to be located within these portions of ROW (see Exhibit V.Q. A condition of approval of the CUP
requires the applicant to secure the vacation approval prior to submitting for a certificate of zoning
compliance.
The applicant has submitted letters from potential easement holders (Idaho Power and Intermountain
Gas). These agencies have submitted written consent agreeing to vacate the easements (see Exhibit
V.D.). However,Idaho Power has responded they maintain electrical facilities near or within the
vacation area and they retain all existing rights to operate,maintain,repair,replace, or otherwise
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modify the lines. The applicant should coordinate with Idaho Power and ACHD regarding the
relocation of these lines prior to commencing with construction on the site. Per ACHD,the applicant
will be dedicating additional right-of-way along N. Main Street and E. Broadway Avenue to
accommodate other utility providers.
In order for ACHD to act on the applicant's request to vacate the existing right-of-way, ACHD must
receive a recommendation for approval (consent) from the City Council. Because the applicant's
request is consistent with the condition approved with the Meridian Station project, staff supports the
request to vacate the surplus ROW as proposed.
IV. DECISION
A. Staff-
Staff recommends the Council approve the subject vacation application.
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A pa"I of land being thal pal of Rs ilroad Avenue lyi ng westerly of the ea8ter ly bounda ry of Block 3
oxtunded, aFP ShUWFI on Me off ivial plat uf thd Am ra rid ad F Ial of Ruwan AdUi Liur i Lu Mvri,diai i riluri ii i Briuk
2 of Phats at Pag a 52 of Offici al Rerords, Ad a County,loca�ed I n NE 1�4 SW1 f4 of SecAlon T,T�3 N
R. I E, B,M-, City of Meridia n, Ad a County, I daho more parLiculairly dasGiribed as folIDM;
COM MENC ING at a 518'reber wlth an illiagIble oap rnarki ng t he i ntersecti Dn of E.3rd Street and E
Broadway Avenue;
Thence S- 0 1'2 T54" W-, coincident with the ce nterli n e of s a id E-3rd Street, a distance of 402.4 2 feet to
the n orLhiefly dght of way of the J n!on PacifiG Rai I road,
Thence N- 88930'19"W-, coi noident wIth said northerly right of way of the UnIon PaGffic Rail road,a
distance alf 40.00 feet to said easierly boundary of Block 3 extended a nd the POI N T 0 F B EG I NNIN G
Thence co nti n ui ng M.8.8'3()'l W W-, coincident vAth said northerly ight of way of th a Un io n Pacif i c
Ra ilroad.a di sta n ce af 153.59 feet to tho wost line of said N E 114 SW1 K
Thence N. OW2C'55" E..coincide nit with raid waa� line of the N E 114 $W1 14, a d istanon of 84.6 1 foot to
the SVV carrier of 5aid Block 3 of the Amended Plat of Rowan Add iti on to M e rid i a n;
T hence S. 88'30'1 F E-coincid ant with the south I ine of said R look 2. a dista rice of 155-29 feet to 1h e
SE corner of said Block 3:
T hericia S. 01'2 1'54"W.. roi n d d F,nt w1l h said n aste rly boundary of 13 look 3 extended, a d Istance of
64-00 Feet to tho POI NT 0 IF 13 EG INNI NG.
Said Parcel 1 cont a iFiS 0.300 a cres more or less.
Parcel 2,
A pa rce I of la nd being I he 16-f=wWe al loy located withi n 8 lock 3. as shOWn on Ple Offi ci El I pliall Of the
Arri r n ded PI W of Rowan Ad d ition to Meridian fi led in Book 2 of Plats at Page 52 of 0 Ff icial Records,
Ada Cou n ly. located in NE 114 SW 1 M oF Section 7. T- 3 N.,IR- 1 E-�B�M, Cily of Merid ian, Ada County,
ide ho mo ra paTtiou larly doararibed a 13 f ollowzi:
COM M ENC ING a t a W8" ro ba r Mt h an i I legible cap mark ing the intorsection of E.3Fd Street a nd E
B rndvvay Ave ri Lie-,
Th u nce S- 0 1'2 1'54" W.. ou incidenj wit h the centerline of said 3rd Street, a distance of 40-00 Fe et:
Th e nce N. 89'42'22"W.1 40.100 feet to t he N E come r of sa id Block 3
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Thence S. 01'21'54' W..coin ridentvAth lllheea�torly bouridary of said Block 3,a distance of 120-84
feet to the NE corn ar of said al ley and th e POI NT 0 F BEGI NNING,
T"ence oontinuing. S. 0 1 12 1'54'W-. wl ncideni.wIth said easterly boundary of gleck 3,a dista nce of
16.00 feet to the SE corn&r of said alley;
Thence N.88'3626'W., coinniderit with the southerly line of said alloy, a distanco of 157-22 feet to Ifte
SW Gorner af said alley and the westerly b�oundlary of saW BIXk 3;
Thence N. OG'26'55'E.,coincident with said westerly boundary of Block a, a distance af 1 B-00 feet to
the NW comer of said allGy-,
Thence S. 88'36'26"E..coincidant with the northerly liFle of sald alley, a distance of 157.47 feet to the
PONT OF BEGINNING.
S a id Parcel 2 ountai n s 0.058 acre F�rnere o r less-
Parce 1 3,�
A parcel of land bel ng the smitherly 20-00 feet of E. Broadway Avo-, Vng WeStOFty Of the Beslefly
boundary of BloGk 3 extended as shown an I he off icial pl@t of the Amended Plot of Rowan Addition to
Meridian filed in Book 2 of Plats at Page 52 of Offlci a I Record s, Ada County. 0"Sted in N E 114 SW 114 of
Sectlon 7,T,3 N.. R. 1 E., 13-M., C ily of M eridian,Ada Cou nty, Idaho more partiGulady do5cri bed a 5
follows;
COMMENCING at a 518" rebar witb an illegible cap marking the intersoction of E.3rd Stroet and E.
BroadwayAvenue:
The nce S. 0 1'2 1'54"W-coin dclont with the o�ritE�rlil ne of said E. 3 rd'9treet, a distance of 60,00 feet;
Th en ce N. 89'4222"W., 4UD feet to th a N E curner c)f said BI ock 3 a nd the POINT OF B EGENNING:
Thon Ce�ce n(I n ul ng N. 8 8'42'22'W., coi n cident valb th e northerly boundary of said Block 3. a distance
of 159.40 feet to the NW corn or of said Block 3 and the west line of sald NEI 14 Svv1 14;
Thence N. 00926'55"E.I coi ncident with saW west I ine of the N E 114 SW 114,a d istance of 20,00 feet;
Thence S.8842'22'E_ parallel wi�tlh 1he north line of Raid Blork 3 and 40100 feet BotAh of and parallel
wIth the cente rl I ne of said E. Broadway Ave., a distance of 159-72 feet to s a id eastedy boundary of
Block 3 extended:
Thence S- 91'2 V54"W., coi ncident.with sald ea sterly bounda ry of BI oGk 3 exter�ded. a d istance of
20.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING-
Said Parcel 3 contains 0.073 acres rncire or less.
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D. Relinquishment Letters
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S epteniber 24,202 0
Sent via emil to: shartsock(dachdidaho.org
Re: E a st B roadw.ay Investment Company. LLC request to vacate.1 portio n o f NE 3"S t. and
E. Broadway A-ve.
Dear Commissioners:
Tills is in-response to the Notice of Public Heal-Ing sent to Idaho Power Conapany received nil oUr
office September 22, 2020', regarding the possible vacation of tlu-ce certain parcels within the
Amended Ptat of Rowan Addition to Meridian identified in the attached pablic notice (exlibit
A),legal description(�xliibit B), and aerial i-inage(exhibit C).
Idaho Power's records hidicate that the Company does maintain electrical facilities within or
near the proposed parcels. We are acceptable to vacating the th-ree parcels however. -we must
retaLi all existing rights related thereto and require that �uiy vacation of the parcels by Ada
County Highway District reserve to Idaho Power the continued right to opeirate.maintain. repair.
replace, or otherwise modify or add to Idaho Power's facilities within the Right-of-Way.
Lncludm' g the night of ingress and earess thereto.
Thank you for providing Idaho Power Company the opport-Linit-y to review and con-unelit 'TOn
the subj ect petition for Ya c a tion.
Sincerely,
Krista Englund
Associate Real Estate Specialist
Land Management and Permitting Department
Corporate Real Estate
Idaho Power Company
208-388-2245
kenalundCa,idahopow-er.com
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EASEMENT VACATION
V acate th e ut i I ity easem en t wiihi ri B I ock 3 of Rowan Add ifion. See
attached ACHD Relinquishment Parcels Di�SM'PLI'On
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first duly sworn., did depose and say Lbat he [,,, ID- QT' 0 C
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AGENDA ITEM
ITEM TOPIC: Public Hearing 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 22 single-family residential lots and 4 common lots.
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PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION
Staff Contact:Joseph Dodson Meeting Date: November 17, 2020
Topic: Public Hearing 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 22 single-family residential lots and 4
common lots.
Information Resources:
Click Here for Application Materials
Click Here to Sign Up to Testify at the City Council Public Hearing
PUBLIC HEARING SIGN IN SHEET
DATE : November 17 , 2020 ITEM # ON AGENDA : 5
PROJECT NAME : Teakwood Place Subdivision ( W2020 - 0006 )
PRINTED FULL NAME For Against Neutral Want to Testify
YES OR NO
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STAFF REPORT El�
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
HEARING 11/17/2020 Legend
DATE:
TO: Mayor&City Council Project Location
FROM: Joe Dodson,Associate Planner �P"
208-884-5533 FFffT
Bruce Freckleton,Development
Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: H-2020-0006 fi�?
Teakwood Place Subdivision
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LOCATION: The site is located at 1835 E. Victory
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Road,approximately 1/4mile east of S.
Locust Grove Road,in the NW 1/4ofthe EfEl
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NW 1/4of Section 29,Township 3N.,
Range 1E.
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Annexation&zoning of 7.35 acres of land with an R-8 zoning district and preliminary plat consisting
of 2-9 22 building lots and 4 common lots,by Hesscomm Corp.
11. SUMMARY OF REPORT
NOTE: This proiect was continued by PlanniM and Zoning Commission on May 7, 2020 to the date
ofJune 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&qff ha;q reeeiwd
revised plans.whiek ha;q Fesulted in and under4ined ehanges thi-wk-heut the staff=.a
This project was heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission on 711612020 and the Commission
recommended denial of the project to the Meridian City CounciL Following this recommendation, the
Applicant made a request to the CiN Council to be remanded back to P&Z with a revised plat an
open space pursuant to comments made within this stqftj�port and by Commissioners. The Ci
Council agreed with this request and remanded the project back to P&Z. The main changes made b
the Applicant following the recommendation of denial are related to the open Mace confi tion
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and the removal of the Victoa Road access for the existing home. Both topics are discussed and
analyzed below in subsequent sections.
A. Project Summary
Description Details Page
Acreage�� 7.3 5 acres
Future Land Use Designation Medium Density Residential
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Description Details Page
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 twe(2)phases. one(1)phase.
Number of Residential Units(type 2422 single-family units(including existing home).
of units)
Density(gross&net) Gross—3-.9-5 2.99 du/ac.;Net—5-.64 4.22 du/ac.
Open Space(acres,total 52,737 39,984-45,560-square feet,or 4-.24 4.92 1.05 acres Further
[%]/buffer/qualified) (42,034 37,842 square feet qualified open space; analysis pg.
approximately 13.1310.09 11.82%) 7&8.
Amenities ! amenity proposed 10'multi use pathway No amenit
shown on the submitted i3lan-s-,Water feature with seating
area.
Physical Features(waterways, Eightmile Creek runs along the northeast comer 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
• 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 'T"
Stub Street/Imerconnectivity/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 F Risk Factor 2—residential with hazards(open waterway)
• Accessibility Proposed project meets all required access,road width,and
turnaround requirements.
Police Service
See Agency Comments(Section VIII.D).
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Description Details Page
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
• 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. ProjectAreaMaps
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111. 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 l't St. South,Nampa ID, 83651
IV. NOTICING
Planning& Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Newspaper Notification 4/17/2020 9/25/2020 10/30/2020
Radius notification mailed to
properties within 300 feet 4/14/2020 9/23/2020 10/30/2020
Site Posting 4/17/2020 10/1/2020 11/4/2020
Nextdoor posting 4/4 4/2020 9/23/2020 10/30/2020
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
A. Future Land Use Map Designation(hqps:11www.meridiancity.o /compplan)
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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 ofMeridian zoning and development lay to its west, north, and south. The
proposed land use ofsingle-family residential is consistent with the recommended uses in the
FLUM designation. The proposedproject has a gross density of3-.9-5 2.99 dulac and a net density
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of J.-64-4.22 dulac, meeting the required density range listed above once the allowed rounding
occurs. Therefore, Stafffinds the proposedpreliminary plat and requested R-8 zoning district to
be generally consistent with the Future Land Use Map designation ofMedium Density
Residential.
The City may require a development agreement(DA) in conjunction with an annexation pursuant
to Idaho Code section 67-6511 A. 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.Al. 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:llwww.meridiancity.orglcompplan):
(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"(2.02.0 1 A). This new subdivision andplat offers additional
pedestrian connection via attached sidewalks on the proposed local street extensions and open
space, and a new segment of multi use 19aMway that will help eanneet this 19rejeet to adjaeen
subdivisions but does not offer any new pathway connections at this time. Instead, the Applicant
is now proposing an easement for a future multi-use pathway section. The Apj2licant is proposin
open space that is better connected and usable as now proposed. This open space is also
proposed with a water feature and seating which is seen as a quality amenity for this
development. With all of the sidewalk connections proposed with this small development, Staff
finds that there will be adequate access to schools and parks for those who choose not to drive.
is the
pi%Tes-ed with this 19rejeet-(
- per LDG 11 3G 3 standar&, in epderfer an epen&paee let te be
eensidered a 'be at least 20;000:9quarefeet above the required minimum
4-0%)-. Beeause the seedon 6�f muki use path;wy used as the quahfying antenity is a sma
seedon and the o
pen spaee is not large enough to quahfy as an antenily is no loiwr behm
proposed and no other antenkr show on the rev&-dplans,StWis reeommendMg off
additional a yyyyn!am, d on one of the eommen open spaee lots to meet UDC
Ndpomo iffer-ease the quaUty and amilabiUty of antenities in the are Stwis
alse eeneem , - ant;q 19repesed open ispaee prepased en the preliminary 191at and is
e*ringfurther eenditiens regaiiA4ig these eeneems (see Seetien KWAJ). If the eenditieffs of
appreval 4this repert are met-, Staff-find-s Misprejeet in eamplianee with thelgel4eies establi
in the new Genip- rehensive Plan.
"Establish and maintain levels of service for public facilities and services,including water, sewer,
police,transportation, schools,fire, and parks" (3.02.01G).AlIpublic utilities are readily
available to this project site due to the existing subdivision to the west. A CHD notes the excessive
traffic that already exists on E. Victory Rd and nearby intersections but has also noted in their
staff report(see Section HITH) the low number of estimated vehicle tripsfrom this subdivision
will not require additional mitigation or road improvements. West Ada School District has
offered comments on this project regarding school enrollment t,4eeles-estsehee& tet-hi-spr-ejee
are Hetyet ever eqpae4y aeeerefing to their eFi�ginal letter and West Ada estimates 22 school age
children will reside in this development. However, Staff has received lettersfrom West Ada on
more recent projects and Sienna Elementary and Victory Middle are now shown as overcapacity.
Staff is aware of the overall overcrowding issuesfacing nearby public schools, however, the low
number ofschool 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
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the Community Metrics section of this staff report-. and a table outlining recent historic and
macro level data LCgarding school enrollment is part of the Agency Comments of the public
record(see Section VIII.j).
"Encourage infill development"(3.03.0 1 E). Teakwood Place Subdivision is on the cusp of being
an infill development by definition. Stafffinds that the already annexed and developedproperties
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 availablefor
this subdivision including planned road improvements at the nearby intersection ofE. 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 iust above the at the minimum densiV allowed in the underlying FL UM designation 0
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Medium DensiLv Residential. The subdivision to the south is of lower density zoning(R-4) but the
Applicant has proposed lots with a majority of lot sizes that are more in line with the R-4 zoniRg
district. bw the appheant has 19repased laiter letskes en these lets abuttiHg the svbdivisieH te
the 6euth. Ovefflik, &afffiHdis theske design te meet the MteHt ef this eemprehensive plan pe4et-
AHd Therefore, the revised plat oLers a transition from existing developments of hLy_her denAty to
this subdivision and other couno�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 bacigards 0
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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(E. Fathom smeet .
This will mean one less additional access point eff to E. Victory Road, alld S, Leehtst G;ev-e
Reads an arterial streets. Hewever-, the euprew ei�wer-s ef the prepero,are to reniaiH eii ske nd
are r-equesfiHg to keep Meir aeees-s te Petepay Read, As s-eeH M MeAGHP staff r&pert, AGWD has
anieiided their pekeies te allew this7 the Gity dges net agree and theAppfieaw must get a
Gauned Waiver in etWer te maiwain this aeeess. Sktff dees net suppei4 maintaining the aeeess te
9. V4e y,Therefore, the proposed plat is using existing street networks for interconnectivity and
meeting this poligy by reducing access points to arterial streets.
C. Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
There is an existing home on this parcel that is proposed to remain u.-Ail Phase 2 develaps-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 Phase 1 and the pole barn closest to the existing home will
remain until Phase 2 developme . All structures can be seen on the submitted plat and landscape
plans.As neted belewstaff does netsutpert the 19hasiffg ef the prepesed develepmen,� Any
structures that remain on the property must comply with the dimensional standards of the R-8
zone or be removed. The existing access to Victoa Road is anal zed below in Section VF
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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 I I-2A-2.
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This subdivision is proposed to be developed in two (2)phases one phase. The first pr-ep
phase will provide a4l pikhe streets and 24 of the 28 pfopesed biAding lots. The e*isfifig hem
pr-epesed te r-emain un4i!Phase 2 develepmen4 a-ad then an additional 4 biiildifigs lots will b-e
developed with aeeesses efAe the leeal stfeet within the develepfnefA and fiet efAa E. Nlietefy-Rd-.
According to the revised plat,T-the minimum property size in this development is approximately
4-,909 4-,784 4,940 square feet with an average buildable lot size of approximately 7-,342- 10,318
square feet. hi addition, each buildable lot appears to meet the minimum street frontage
requirement -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 requested R-8 zoning district.
Staff is not sWerdw 4the phasing p n aspmpesed-.Staff reeontmends the development
eans"eted in one phase and the applieant antend the plat to inelmde the ex4ssing resideftee on
a lot and bloek in the sffbdivision and reqffire the home eonnm to My HdUdes jp"a nef
aeeess to thelpmposed extension 69CE1. Fathom SO-eet OR mmove ag 694he ex4sd"struet"
idensifled in phase 2 and deveMp Mefiour ad"enal lo&as proposedL.
E. Dimensional Standards(UDC LI-2):
All proposed lots and public streets appear to meet a14-UDC dimensional standards per the
submitted preliminary plat for the requested R-8 zoning distric . 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
propose Levised preliminary plat adheres to the standards therein.
F. Access(UDC LI-3A-3):
Access is proposed via extension of a local street from the west(E. Fathom St.). The existing
home is r-equesting to maintain its aeeess efAe E.Vieter-y Read, an at4efia4
access from this local street. In addition, an emergency access is proposed on the northwestern
boundary connecting from E.Victory Rd. south to E.Fathom St.
The t9if,iiei-k tin"g to keep the t�kveivqj,,fer the e�c�ting hame onto& V4e"
624 doe-6 ;4 0 t 62 0 H414 14 6 4 G WD di-s t4 et]p e hey a r M e Q 0,;9 LD GO I-P G 11 3�4 3).
However, in the reeeived sta*reigert#aniA CAP, they have--nen-ded I . aigigreve a
maintgining-this aeees-s and s-W the low number of vehiele trips.fi;em one heme. &aff does not
supper4 keep' 1z;.i—, 12 ad when a kasser elassified sMff t is ayagabk-fior
aeees-s. SM,ff, beUeves that if the ex-&dne aeeess does not elose at the tinte of this deveW.m.
With the or��inal submittal, the current home owners Lhat are to remain on the propffty
followiM development) requested to maintain their access to E. Victoty Road. This request was
not sygported by Staff or the Planning&Zoning Commission and was a factor in the
Commission's recommendation of denial to the City Council. Following this recommendation, the
homeowners ap_reed to close their access to Victo1y and instead take access from E. Fathom
Street as recommended by Staff. The plat has been revised to show this internal access via a 12-
foot wide driveway connection. Staff has had conversations with the Meridian Fire Department
and there is a desire for this paved access to be slig_,htly wider to accommodate emergena
response vehicles if a need were ever to arise. Therefore, Staff is recommending a condition o
f
approval to amend the plat to show at least a 15-foot wide driveway connection.
The Applicant has also proposed an emergencym:onl access en4,d4vew6ty 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 eendiden of Wra,�ed DA provision that the emergency access
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be constructedprior to any issuance of Certificate of Occupancy,-er-
eentiiiue�st-obelghazgiiigjgpepe;ge this is commensurate with the condition ofapprovalfrom the
Meridian Fire Department(see Section VIITA 1).
Access for this subdivision must go through the existing local street stub to its west, E. Fathom
Street, because it is a lesser classilied street than Victo1y, an arterial street. This is consistent
with both Meridian comprehensive plan policies (as outlined above), UDC 11-3A-3, and with
ACHD district policy.An additional factor of note is that Victojy Road is alread
y failing as a 3-
lane arterial street and any additional direct traffic would exacerbate the problem. The propos
development is proiected to generate minimal peak hour vehicle tr�ps which shows that there will
be minimal impact to Locust Grove, the arterial that Tradewinds Subdivision connects to and
subsequently where Teakwood Place would get to an arterial street. Public input has depicted
Locust Grove as a busy street during peak hours do to the roadways failing north and east of the
Locust Grove and Victoa intersection. This intersection is in the A CHD Intgg—rated Five Year
Work Plan to be converted to a roundabout and Locust Grove will be widened to flve(5) lanes.
These two changes will have a cascading e ect and increase traffic flows south of this
ff
intersection including the point of ingLes legress for these two subdivisions.All of these factors
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matter in Staffsupporting the access for Teakwood via E. Fathom Street and out to Locust Grove.
Pedestrian access in the development will be via extensions of 5-foot attached sidewalks on all
local streets.A miere pathway that r*Hzg nex-t to t e emergency access road will also function as
a pathwa and connects thefirentage em R V4etary Rd, with th-e sidewalks on the
proposed extension ofE. Fathom St. to E. Victojy Road. Sta*49es.not plaee mueh vahte an thi-9
eenneetien beeau;Ye V4etaiff,Read is not impreved with any sidewayfig and MeAppliedflt i-9
requesting not to imigreve the fren&we of the preigerty-at this finie as required by G&eadeis 6.66
prepose Staff reeemmends if the applicant constructs the required frontage improvements along
Victojy Rd. and prohibits vehicular access to said roadway in accord with UDC 11-3A-3, this
pedestrian connection is a valuable addition to the development.AddifieHakt , i 11seetion-of
.�, a sn a
10 fibet multi use Igathway is j9popesed to be eenstrueted aleffg the Eight-mile Creek and wi
eanneet with the large epen spaee lot near the eenter 04he develepment.In addition, because the
Applicant is adding five feet of landscaping on each side of the 20-foot wide eme.-gency access,
the area of this common lot counts towards qualified Qpen space.
G. Parking(UDC LI-3C):
Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in.UDC Table I I-
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 changiM the tWe of cul-de-sac proposed in the
south end of the development. The new plan shows a latger cul-de-sac that has a 57-foot radius.
The larg_er radius turnaround allows an additional 9-feet ofpavement in the cul-de-sac which
then allows on street parking. The perimeter of the cul-de-sac that can be parked on (�2erimete
minus driveway curb cuts) is now approximately 200 feet which can accommodate approximatel
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 (UDCLI-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
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aeeer-d with the Mei4diaa Pa4hways Master-Plan; its developmefft is pr-epesed w4h Phase 2 a
the existing home will be r-efneved in the same phase. 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 prppeM and,perhgps more iMperative to city code; 2)to not construct a
pathway that would lead to nowhere for the foreseeable future since adjacent counv prope
owners have shown little intention on redeveloping in the near future. The applieafft is pr-epesi
the 10 feet mttlfi use pa4hway be leeated with a 14 feet wide pttbiie pedestfian easemen4 wit
20 feet wide eemmen let in Phase 2. The melti tise padiwa-y has other-pedestfian eenfleetie
5 feet vAtaehed sidewalks within the development. Staff is supportive ofproviding an easement
that is shared between this propero�and the iLLigation district to be constructed at a later date.
Staff has spoken with the irrip_ation 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. Victoly Road to provide for connection from the future ELy_ht Mil
Pathway to the sidewalk at Victo1y Road. Due to context and space limitations, the easement
maybe a minimum of 10'wide, as offset from the northeast properV line(s). (This will provide
enough additional width ad tion easement to allow for future construction o
jacent to the irdga _f
pathway, fence, and iLL�gation access road). The Applicant is showi�g 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 existing home is
redeveloped or subdivided in the future.
Again, Staff-find-s the timeline ef de+,elepiffg Igai-6ons ef this 19r*et in niukOle 19hases.ay an
issue. The niuki u;ye jqathifwy niqy not-yet have eanneetion with additional nides.ef-pathwaj,,but it
will aetuaUy sei-�,e as an anienity if it k bHik in enej9hase or in Phase 1 due to its eon eed-on _QIf
9. V4etapy and the epen&paee lot within the develepniew-.
1. Sidewalks(UDC LI-3A-1 7):
Five(5)foot attached sidewalks are proposed along all internal local streets, in accord with the
standards listed in UDC 11-3A-17.Normally, a five-foot wide detached sidewalk is required to be
constructed with the required frontage improvements along Victory Road. However, due to there
being no sidewalks abuttina the site to the east or west along Victo1y Road and the frontage is
less than 300 linear feet, Staff can allow the sidewalk to be attached along the frontne. The
Applicant is proposing to construct 7-foot attached sidewalk along the entire VictoKy Road street
frontage with this revised plat and within ACHD right-of-way. This meets the intent and
prescriptive standards of UDC I I-3A-17 and ACHD requirements outlined in their staff rport.
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 landscgpe buffer easement.
lot is depicted on the pla , oft Lot 2,Bleek 2 (the lot with the home that is r-emaijaiag),; this-
eemmen lot also houses the proposed multi use pathwa�,that will Fun alefig Eightmile Cr-eek. The
eeffeet nttmber-ef trees appear-te be shew-a on the Wamitted!andseape plans (see Seetien 3,11I.F)
and is prgposed with a removal of eight(8) existing trees and to keep five(5)of the existing trees.
UDC requires that landscape buffers for residential developments be placed in a common lot,
owned and maintained by a homeowner's association and also offers APPlicants the owor��nit
to provide the buffer within an easement if the existing home will not be subject to the CC&rs of
the subdivision through the Alternative CoMpliance process. Therefore, Staff is recommendin
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a condition of approval to place the buffer in a common lot or apply for Alternative
Compliance with the Final Plat submittal to place the buffer within an easement.In addition,
UDC requires that trees be spaced at a densily of one tree per thiAY five Q 5)linear feet(UDC 11-
3B-7C.2). Because the existing trees that are to remain are bunched together on the site,they do
not meet this requirement. Compliance with this code section is required and in order to comply,
Staff recommends adding two (2) additional trees to the east half of the landscgpe buffer. These
additional trees, spaced correctly,would add to the buffer and help the APplicant meet the
landscaping requirements. Furthermore, landscape buffers are also required to be vegetated with
shrubs, lawn, or other vegetative ground cover for at least 70%of the area at the time of pl
maturity,with mulch used under and around the plants(UDC 11-3B-5N). The landscgpe plans do
not show compliance with this requirement and should be corrected prior to the City Council
heaAM
ne new i evements. The "i3heant states that the existine a-ad mattife Si3Faee4Fee&e4&ft
V409ty-Aeaadj have to be removed in order-to Z-on-st-n-le-4 the f:fen4a,,i�e iwiw-evemefAs vith-a
detaehed sidewalk. Stag finds th4 the existine t-Fees do offer-a iA11q4fy-Ia4--------buffer-betwe
Vietery a-ad the i3r-ei)esed s-Hbdivisiea. In addition,if this area alone Vietef-IF were to be iffinf-eved
with detaehed sidewalk,the sidewalk wetild lead to new-her-e as there are ne sidewalk&-en4he
south side of Nlietet-,,z Read OR a4;v
City Getineil r-eattir-e the fteataee imi3r-evemet4s at a WeF date when this let 1:ede
subdivides in4he4utufe-.
Landseaping is r-e"ir-ed along all pa�hways (ifieluding mier-e pathways) in aeeer-d with the
standar-ds listed in UDG 11 3-B 12C2. The total lineal feet of pathways with the required and,
proposed numbeF of trees should be ineluded in the Landscape Caleulations table.Staff is
reeonintending a eondition 69capproval to eorme4 this on the landyefipeplan andprevide a
rev&ed eopy staff at keast 10 dqjwpr4or to the Gty Gotmeil hearin�-,
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 eor-r-eeted in the
Landseape Caleulations/Requir-ements table along-A4th_ajnd the required number of trees to
demonstrate compliance with UDC standards is shown in the Landscape Calculations table.
The land-seape plan shaffid to be PMsed to refteet the revisedphasingpkn andpre&iinary
,platprovided to staff.A eendition of approval regarding this eentment is in Seedon 14W.3.
K. Qualified Open Space (UDC LI-3G):
A minimum of 10%qualified open space meeting the standards listed in UDC 11-3 G-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 VILD),the Applicant is
proposing approximately 52,737-39-,888-45,560 square feet(or- 1.21 9:.94:aefes)of open space
(or- 16.47444M,43vith 37,842 square feet(or 11.82%overall)of this area shown as qualified
open space. The qualified open space consistLsing of a 10 feet multi tise pad+w common lots
with open space, and half of the arterial street buffer to E. Victojy R . The AppheaaVs open
spaee exhibit labels 42,034 3�2-29-5-squar-e feet(appr-exima4ely 0.74 aefeo of the open spaee as
qttalifying(13.1349-&2-%). The open space is pfimarily proposed as two common open lots with
one residing in the vejy southeast comer of the site and one more centralized but smaller lot that
contains the required amenity. The open space is to be available at the time of development as the
project is no longer being phased. aer-ess both phases with most provided in Phase 1. However-,
Staff notes that the open spaee ealettlation appears to duplicate area it appeafs to ineltide the
P.-Wed emer-geney aeeess and does 4not�-�-.M-ove the paved afea from the I J. ...fh.f
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does fiet eoufA towards a+iy open spaee, "alifying or-fiet. The qualified open space is comprise
of three(3) common lots (Lot 1 Block 2,Lot 7 Block 2, and Lot 11 Block 1)that are 4A 10,
7-,70-514,012 (including the temporga tumaround), and 20,555 square feet in size,respectively.
All lots appear to meet UDC requirements to count towards qualified open space.
ei)en si)aee meets the miaimiim UDG FeEwifemet4s by less than 200
Following the Commission meeting and the issues that were presented, the Applicant revised the
open Vace to address Staff comments n-garding the temporwy turnaround lot and the lack o
continuiLv of the open space. The Applicant has now reconflored the building lots to allow for
common open space to connect from the cul-de-sac in the south of the properu to the new east-
west stub street while also incoMorating a micro-pathway connection on this lot. Staff finds that
this open space conLiv—uration better connects the two main open space lots within the
development.
The revised iqlat a.6o sheitw some of the HoH oualifvin�e oveii z9vaee oH Lot 19, BleC4 1 whieh is
the lot with the temper-aty-t4-Fip.m—qip-Q;-F.m-d. loeated oH it, AeAppheaw h,;H deemed Mis let as.Heff-
buik4able until the stub street is e�etended and Me ky removed wim a -I—
note. Sta*a:ei;eezq with this d,-si-Gwafion but makin�e it-iffln buik4able and ineludint it in the eveffill
open spaee deviets a iget&ifial is-sHe in the future. Will this!at be a fwtui;e eommon opeH so ee!at
or will it be a hiture buil&Wble let?Staff ifwnts to ens-ure all o0he open tuave number-S and-the
number of buik4in:ew lots are eonfir-med pr4or to this applieation bebw developed. In ad'difielf,
Lot 19, Bleek 1 is intended to be a eammen eigen zswaee lot in the hiture, an additionial simnall
-Poe-ket of op t ideak *this is.the intended pumose 4this let, Staff-Egeommend-s that
theApplieantrevise the pkqt to have the propes- ed open s-paee more een6�euous-to eaek-ogier,
This eaH be aeeoniplished bv movint the open sigaee on Let 7-, Bleek 2 to Let, 1"leek 1 and
then eanverting, Me at4aeent Let 45, Rlo4 1 into a eammen opet!Taee let. That;4,09;H 1-d-p F-,-d-t-�-ff
eenb-al vwnivav#am Me s-outh 4the pi-operh,to the-east ivest stub street in the
development and eanneet to the hiture opensigaee lot that holds the temiger-atmv tumaround, This
option wouk4 also off-er more eommom eigen soaee th&ff the mininitim. #this is ne�-Me iwended
use for Lot 19, Bleek 4, MeApplieant should revise the:o��exhibit to remove the area
this lot frem all even spaee ealeulations.
Staff flnds that the proposed open Vace meets the minimum requirements. but is not premier,
After rentoWng redundant 6pen spaee and thepoved areas on the eommon 0 en aee lo j-
,p sp ts
Stqffealeulatesapproximateo29,634squar-efeet(or.68aeres-, 9.2;SVO of quak)7ed open spoee
jvhieh is below the ittiff 4 10%. Staff removed Me areafier the�empotwry eHl de sw-e
proposed an one 4 the eamimen open spaee lots and Me 3 0 oo�wide entergeney aeees-s eas-emen
areafrom the open zspaee ealeHlatioH.
The eniei%ene�,aeeess easement is no�s-hown to be lanebeapedpei- &DC-i;eqHir-emeHts an
thei��re Stffff dees notfind it apprepriate to inelude this area as qualified epen Vaee. #4he
Applieant were to jga+,e 20feet of the easement 6is requiredor emergeney aeeess) and then
land-seape thefivefeet on either side ef it Iger &DC-standat4s, this ai;ea eould be added baek
the quakfied epen q�aee ealeulations.
A addition, if the requir-ed tenTorwpy tur-naround ky fli�ved and1glaeed on one of the a4aee
buiaffbie lots to the souM of the laFge eammon lot .-P. kot-v 24 oi-22), more open vaee wou
available te the residet4s in this subdivision. Staff reeemmend-s this ehaHge beeaHzge thei;e is
gwaffintee to the Go,Mat the l9ropero,te the east wiH ever develep and Mepefore litde gwarawee
Me tempofwi�,,eml de sae will not beeeme l9emianent,Appro,*inidtely 4-,800 mere sqmarefeet4
qualoed open sjgaee ivouN be added to thk projeet with this reeemmendation. Byfouaiving
reeommendation and the laHd-seape reeammendation i�egamA4T the emeilgeney aeeess,
appro,*inia�e�9-,200 mope squarefeet of qualified 6Ven spaee ivouN be added-, making a total
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38-,83 4 squarefeet-, e�Eeeeding the 107% ' ' � &ed by eade h�,, 6,000 squHF-F
feet. Therefor,—,Staff is reeoimnendMg eonditions of approval to eopreet the open Vaee
ealeulations to rejUet the usable open Vaee and then proWde Staff with a mw4ed open sp- a
exhibit and rev&edpreUminary plat showing the new loeation of the temporary eul de sae
least 10 dap prior to the City Geffn eil heating(see S'eetion f W.4)-.
L. Qualified Site Amenities (UDC LI-3 G):
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 applieafft has fiet.
pr-epesed one (1) "alified ameait)-,a 10 feet multi use path-way. This amenity meets does ae4
meet the minimum UPC; sta-adaMs. The Applicant has proposed one(1) qualif ing site amenity
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within the central open space lot, a water feature with benches around it. The Applicant is also
proposing a micro-path through this open space lot to increase pedestrian connectivity between
the open space lots despite it not counting as a qualified amenity. Staff 4ppreciates this added
connection so that everyone in the development has easy sidewalk access to the water feature and
seating area.
,41though the 19ropesed niuki Hse I9aMwqj,,is a qualoed s-W anienio, z9t'ffff is eaneerned about
usage beeause it k a relafi+wly sher4 seg:nien�and does.not direet4,eenneet with atherIgartions
Beeause 6�f this-,SMff is meonimending a eondkien 69CWroval to inehide an
addWenal as k-ast one amenityfiwm one of the eategorMs in UDG 11 3G 3G on one of
eoninion open Voee L"et 4-
,B16ek 2 andprovW a rMsed landyefiVe plan prior to
Commission hearin�-,
M. Waterways(UDC LI-3A-6):
The Eightmile Creek is a protected waterway and runs along the northeast comer boundary of this
development but is not on the subject parcel. The applicant is proposing to add a I 0-foot multi-
use pathway-.qqsement both outside of its easement and partially within it as an amenit-y to this-
pr-ej ee a future extension of the multi-use pathw!qy system. 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,4 and must remain open regardless.with develepffleR4 of this site.No
additional r-equir-emen4s exist due to the or-eek being off site.
N. Fencing(UDC 11-3A- LI-3A-7):
All fencing is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC I I-3A-7. Fencing is proposed
as shown on the landscape plan and goears to meet UDC requirements. shall be eeffeeted per-the
eenditions listed in this staff r-epeA(see Seetion 3,1111.3) for-the lots abtWiag the mier-e use
pathway. la addition, open vision feneing along the proposed pathway faeifig Eightmile Gr-eek
and any eemmen e-pen s. equ—A
0. Building Elevations(UDC 11-3A-19 I Architectural Standards Manyao:
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.
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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 VULA per the findings in Section IX of this staff report.
B. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard these items on October 15, 2020.At the
public hearing,the Commission moved to recommend approval of the subject Annexation and
Zoning and Preliminaa Plat requests.
1. SqMmary of Commission public hearing:
a. In favor: Dan Lardie,Project Engineer
b. In opposition: Sandy Blaser,neighbor.
c. Commenting: Dan Lardie; Sandy Blaser
d. Written testimony: All written testimopy was meant for older hearing dates but
highlighted the similar issues of the proposed access point through Tradewinds,height
of homes abutting Tradewinds, and site drainage concerns.
Staff presenting gpplication: Joseph Dodson
f. Other Staff commenting on application:None
2. Key issue(s)of public testimony:
a. Concerns over increased traffic through the singular access through Tradewinds
subdivision,
b. Height of homes ad
jacent to Tradewinds; an
C. Site drainage issues due to high gr undwater.
3. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission:
a. The changes since the previous hearing are appreciated in that they show a commitment
to listening to the required changes and concerns of both Staff and Corm-nission;
b. How will the elevations shown fit onto the proposed lots—concern over if they will be
what actually gets built;
C. Commission is concerned with the viability of the groundwater numbers and hope ne
numbers can be obtained—Staff received new data from the Applicant that has resulted
in the Land Development team Ljpdating their conditions of gpproval to accommodate
higher groundwater(see condition VIII.B.1.2;
4. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation:
a. None
5. 6utsianding issue(s) for City Council:
a. Applicant has not provided updated elevations per the request of the Commission.
C. City Council:
To be heard at future date.
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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 29,73W 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 N1/4 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 Lakes 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 ME 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
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BEGINNING. Containing 327,836 square feet or 7.53 acres, more or less.
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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 subdivision shall be eenstmeted in one (1)phase and the appliea*t shall
amend the pla4 te inehide the exisfing r-esidenees en a lot a-ad bleek in the
siibdivision with a new aeeess to the proposed ex4easiea ef E. Fa4hem St
OR remove all of the existing stpdetur-es identified in phase 2 a-Rd develop t
fouf additional lots as proposed.
c. If the existing home is to remain,the home shall connect to city services Won
development. with the first phase of development a-ad aeeess shall be provide
4em a Weal stfeet,E. Fat-hem Sb-7eet-.
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 I 0-foot multi-use pathway shall be constructed at such time that Lot
2,Block 2 is either redeveloped or subdivided in the tre,with4he-f��
of develepmen4 in accord with UDC 11-3A-8 and UDC 11-313-12. The
Applicant shall submit a public access easement for the future multi-use
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pathway partially located on Lot 2,Block 2. Submit easements to the Planning
Division for Council gpproval and subsequent recordation. The easement mu
be a minimum of ten G 0) feet wide,as offset from the northeast prope
line(s).Use standard City template for public access easement. Easement
checklist must accompany all easement submittals. Coordinate with Kim
Warren from the Cijy of Meridian Parks Department.
f. All street frontage improvements and landscaping along E.Victory Rd. shall be
constructed with Phase I of the development.
g. An additional qua4ifyiag amenity(per-UDG 11 3G 3G) sha4l be added to the
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plat a-ad!a-adseape pla-a a-ad plaeed en one of the eemmen epe spage lots
(either-Lot 11,Bleek 1 or-Lot 7, BlaekA. Lot 4, Bleek 2 with Phase 1 of the
development.
h. This development shall provide no less than 37,842 square feet, or 11.82%, of
qualified open�jpace.
i. For-these lots abta4ifig E.3Aetei=y Read, a residential after-ial roadway,
Wilding faqade f4eing the stfeet sha4l ineefper-ate at4iettlatiea thfetigh ehangeg
in twe er-fner-e of the fellewing! fnedula4ien(e.g. pr-ejeetiens,r-eeesses, step
baeks, a-ad pop outs),bays,ba-ading,per-ehes,baleenies,material t"es, e
ether-integrated ar-ehiteetufal elemen4s te break"menetenetts wa4l plane
r-eef lines that afe visible frem the stibjeet publie stfeet. Sinoe s-";qtiwetHres-
are exemptftefli this requirenfent.
j. The emergency access on Lot 1,Block 2 shall be constructed prior to wny
issuance of Certificate of OccLipancy.
2. The preliminary plat included in Section VILB, and dated OIQ5/20206,Q44�8/12/2020,
prepared by Leavitt Associates Engineers,Inc., shall be revised as follows prior to submittal
of the final plat application.
a. Revise the plat to show the tempefafy eii! de sae on the setiffi side ef the pr-epesed E.
Riehar-dsefi St., oft Lot 21 or-22,Bleek 1 a-ad add a note stating that said lot is fien
btfildable utAil stieh time as E. Riehar-dsea St. is eyl4eaded.
b. Add a note prohibiting direct lot access via E.Victory Road. Lot 2,Block 2 shall take
access from E. Fathom St in accord with UDC I I-3A-3.
e. The emer-geney aeeess on Lot 5,Bleek 2 shall be eons#ueted prior-to
of Get4ifiea4e ef Oee"a-mey.
d. The driveway access for the existing home located on Lot 2,Block 2 shall
construct said driveway access with a width of at least 15-feet in width.
e. Add an additional common lot along Victojy Road to contain the required 25-
foot wide landscgpe street buffer or gpply for Alternative Compliance with
final plat submittal to request the buffer to be within an easement.
3. The landscape plan included in Section VILC, and dated W-20,12019 6/2-5402-0 8/13/2020,
shall be revised as follows at least 10 dUs prior to the City Council hearing:
a. The Landseape Galeula4ioas/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
total sqttar-e feetage of eemmen ep Or-ed nu�er-of tfees per-UDC 11
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b. The-bandseape Plan shall be eefFeeted to r-efleet open vision feneing along all pathways
a-ad eommen open spaee afeas, as listed in the standaMs in UDG 11 3A 7.
c. The La-adseape pla-m shall be revised to r-efieet a single phase per-the eenditions i
r-epeA.
d. Revise the-bandseape Plan to show landseaping along the emer-geney aeeess f:oad
eemmen lot 5,Bleek 2. Said let sha4l be develeped with a 20 feet wide pa-ved stff�ee
and five feet of 4ndseaping on eaeh side in aeeer-d with UPC 11 3 B 12.
e. Revise the!a-adseape plan to m4eh the newly revised pr-eliminmy plat and show the
proposed eel de sae with a r-adius of 57 feet a-ad with no par-king in the eenten
f. Revise the landscape plan to show the required frontage improvements along E.Victory
Road and within its own common lot Lot 2,Bleek 2. This should include at least two (2)
more trees on the eastern half of the buffer and the required vegetative ground cover as
required in UQC 11-313-5N and 11-313-7.
Submit a revisedplan (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 sebjeet to the fellewing eeffeetiens-
shall be revised as fellews_�is gpproved as submitted.
a. Show the tempefafy etil de sae on Lets 21 or-22,Bleek 1 r-a4her-dia-a on the e
open spaee lot.
b. Geffeet open spaee ealeulations to r-et4eet eenditions of appr-eval een4aified her-eifi
r-egafdiag qttalified open spaee.r-emeye the area ef Let 19,Bleek 1 ffem any ei)ea si)ae
calculation,
Submit a revisedplan (eleetronie eopy) to the Planning Div&ion at least 10 dayspr4or to
the City Cotmed hearin�-,
S. Pr-ief to the Plafmine and Zonint�Ceffffnission hear-ine,fevise the open spae-e-e*hibit an A
!a-adse"e pla-a te show a atialifyine site amenity on ene of the i3r-e sed eemmeft
lots-.
6. Future development shall be consistent with the minimum dimensional standards listed in
UDC Table 11-2A-6 for aU the proposed R-8 zoning districts.
7. Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC Table
11-3 C-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, dated December
19,2019,and supplemental update dated October 31,2020, indicates some very specific
construction considerations due to soil conditions that result in perched groundwater. 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.Although the
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Geotech report indicates that either traditional crawl spaces or slab on grade foundations are
acceptable,it is highly recommended that slab on grade foundations be installed within this
development to avoid ggy groundwater intrusion. This is the best 3y�a to eliminate the
possibility of water accumulation in crawlspaces.
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.
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.
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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 I 10%will be required for all uncompleted
fencing, landscaping, amenities, etc.,prior to signature on the final plat.
2.11 All improvements related to public life, safety and health shall be completed prior to
occupancy of the structures.Where approved by the City Engineer, an owner may post a
performance surety for such improvements in order to obtain City Engineer signature on the
final plat as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3B.
2.12 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process,prior to the issuance of a plan
approval letter.
2.13 It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply
with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act.
2.14 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404
Permitting that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
2.15 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
2.16 All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC I I-I 2-3H.
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
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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
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IX. FINDINGS
A. Annexation and/or Rezone(UDC 11-5B-3E)
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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:
I. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan;
Commissionfinds 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;
Commissionfinds the proposed zoning map amendment will allowfor 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;
Commissionfinds 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
Commissionfinds the proposed zoning map amendment will not result in an adverse impact
on the delivery ofservices by any political subdivision providing public services within the
city.
5. The annexation(as applicable)is in the best interest of city.
Commission finds 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 V111.
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;
Commissionfinds that the proposedplat, with Staffs recommendations, is in compliance with
the adopted Comprehensive Plan in regard to land use, density, transportation, andpedestrian
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;
Commission finds that public services will be provided to the subject property with
development. (See Section V111 of the Staff Report for more details ftom public service
providers)
3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the City's
capital improvement program;
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Because City water and sewer and any other utilities will be provided by the development at
their own cost, Commissionfinds that the subdivision will not require the expenditure ofcapital
improvementfunds.
4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
Commission finds there is publicfinancial capability of supporting servicesfor the proposed
development based upon commentsfi-om the public service providers(i.e.,Police,Fire,A CHD,
etc). (See Section Mfor more information)
5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health,safety or general welfare;
and,
Commission is not aware of any health, safety, or environmental problems associated with the
platting of this property. A CHD considers road safety issues in their analysis and approves of
the overallproject.
6. The development preserves significant natural,scenic or historic features.
Commission is unaware of any significant natural, scenic or historicfeatures that exist on this
site that require preserving.
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ITEM TOPIC: Ordinance No. 20-1904: An Ordinance (H-2020-0078— 1625 E. Bentley Drive)
for Annexation of a Parcel Located in the SW Y4of Section 17, Township 3 North, Range 1 East,
Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, as Described in Attachment "A" and Annexing Certain Lands
and Territory, Situated in Ada County, Idaho, and Adjacent and Contiguous to the Corporate
Limits of the City of Meridian as Requested by the City of Meridian; Establish-ing and
Determining the Land Use Zoning Classification of 1.55 Acres of Land from RUT to C-C
(Community Business) Zoning District in the Meridian City Code; Providing That Copies of This
Ordinance Shall be Filed with the Ada County Assessor, the Ada County Recorder, and the Idaho
State Tax Commission, as Required by Law; and Providing for a Summary of the Ordinance, and
Providing for a Waiver of the Reading Rules; and Providing an Effective Date
ADA COUNTY RECORDER Phil McGrane 2020-158705
BOISE IDAHO Pgs=4 NIKOLA OLSON 11/19/2020 08:15 AM
CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO NO FEE
CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 20-1904
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER,
HOAGLUN, PERREAULT, STRADER
AN ORDINANCE (H-2020-0078— 1625 E. BENTLEY DRIVE) FOR ANNEXATION
OF A PARCEL LOCATED IN THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH,
RANGE 1 EAST, BOISE MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, AS DESCRIBED IN
ATTACHMENT "A" AND ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS AND TERRITORY,
SITUATED IN ADA COUNTY,IDAHO, AND ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AS REQUESTED BY THE CITY
OF MERIDIAN; ESTABLISHING AND DETERMINING THE LAND USE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF 1.55 ACRES OF LAND FROM RUT TO C-C (COMMUNITY
BUSINESS) ZONING DISTRICT IN THE MERIDIAN CITY CODE; PROVIDING THAT
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE FILED WITH THE ADA COUNTY
ASSESSOR, THE ADA COUNTY RECORDER, AND THE IDAHO STATE TAX
COMMISSION, AS REQUIRED BY LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR A SUMMARY OF
THE ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF THE READING RULES;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ADA, STATE OF IDAHO:
SECTION 1. That the following described land as evidenced by attached Legal
Description herein incorporated by reference as Exhibit "A" are within the corporate limits of the
City of Meridian, Idaho, and that the City of Meridian has received a written request for annexation
and re-zoning by the owner of said property, to-wit: Clint Hansen and Vincent Blommer.
SECTION 2. That the above-described real property is hereby annexed and re-zoned from
RUT to C-C (Community Business) Zoning Districts in the Meridian City Code.
SECTION 3. That the City has authority pursuant to the laws of the State of Idaho, and the
Ordinances of the City of Meridian to annex and zone said property.
SECTION 4. That the City has complied with all the noticing requirements pursuant to the
laws of the State of Idaho, and the Ordinances of the City of Meridian to annex and re-zone said
property.
SECTION 5. That the City Engineer is hereby directed to alter all use and area maps as
well as the official zoning maps, and all official maps depicting the boundaries and the zoning
districts of the City of Meridian in accordance with this ordinance.
SECTION 6. All ordinances, resolutions, orders or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed,rescinded and annulled.
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SECTION 7. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication, according to law.
SECTION 8. The Clerk of the City of Meridian shall, within ten (10) days following the
effective date of this ordinance, duly file a certified copy of this ordinance and a map prepared in a
draftsman manner, including the lands herein rezoned, with the following officials of the County
of Ada, State of Idaho, to-wit: the Recorder, Auditor, Treasurer and Assessor and shall also file
simultaneously a certified copy of this ordinance and map with the State Tax Commission of the
State of Idaho.
SECTION 9. That pursuant to the affirmative vote of one-half(1/2) plus one (1) of the
Members of the full Council,the rule requiring two(2)separate readings by title and one(1)reading
in full be, and the same is hereby, dispensed with, and accordingly, this Ordinance shall be in full
force and effect upon its passage, approval and publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this
17th day of November 2020.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO,this
17th day of November_, 2020.
MAYOR ROBERT E. SIMISON
ATTEST:
CHRIS J(-)HNSON, CITY CLERK
STATE OF IDAHO,
County of Ada ss:
Onthisl7thdayof November ,2020,before me,the undersigned,a Notary Public in and for said
State,personally appeared ROBERT E. SIMISON and CHRIS JOHNSON known to me to be the Mayor and City
Clerk,respectively,of the Cityof Meridian,Idaho, and who executed the within instrument, and acknowledged to me
that the City of Meridian executed the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first
above written.
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR IDAHO
RESIDING AT: Meridian,Idaho
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: 3-28-2022
CERTIFICATION OF SUMMARY .
William L.M. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian, Idaho, hereby certifies that the
summary below is true and complete and upon its publication will provide adequate notice to
the public .
William L . M . Nary, hty Attorney
SUMMARY OF CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 204904
An Ordinance (11-2020-0078 — 1625 E . Bentley Drive) for annexation of a parcel located in the SW
'/4 of Section 17, Township 3 North, Range 1 East, Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho as defined
in the map published herewith; establishing and determining the land use zoning classification of
1 . 55 acres of land from RUT to C-C (Community Business) zoning district; providing that copies
of this ordinance shall be filed with the Ada County Assessor, the Ada County Recorder, and the
Idaho State Tax Commission, as required by law; and providing an effective date. A full text of
this ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall, City of Meridian, 33 East Broadway Avenue,
Meridian, Idaho . This ordinance shall be effective as of the date of publication of this summary.
[Publication to include map as set forth in Exhibit B .]
ANNEXATIONORDINANCE — 1625 E . Bentley Drive N 2020 - 0078 Page 3 of 3 N Y � � g Page 79
EXHIBIT A
Annexation Legal Description and Exhibit Map(date 6/26/2020)
Laaal-Descriptlon
1625 E. Bentley Dr. —Annexation and Rezone
A paicei iuzatau in the SW 114 of Seami-i 17, Townehip 3 North, Range 1 East, Boise Maridi3n,
Ado Gourity, Idaho, and more particularly descnW as follows,
Carnmencmg at a Brass Cap monumens marking Me northwestcorrker D1 said SW'IA. from which
a Brass Cap monument marleing the soutl�wasf corner of said SW 1% beats 3 D"30'33' W a
distance of 2659.46 feet
Thao�e S 0"30'33' VV alang the westerly boundary of said SW��.a distance of 627.57 feet.tD the
POINT OF BEGINNING;
Then�;e'Qavinq soid wernarly �%tridary $89"57'2?'E a distarice of 239-31 Feet to a painL
i henoe N 4�i-JtjAb' E a aistance&�ixi,::xii feerm a point on ine centerilne Q'-E Eiamlay rinva�
Thenoe along said renterline adistance of 29.54 feet along the atc of a 100.00 toot radius non-
tangent curve left, saia curve having a central -angle of W5640' and a long chord bearing S
54'51'06, E a distanGe of 29.44 feet to a 518 inch febar rnarking thj� Int*rsection of E. Bentley
Drive and S. Truiss PJaCe:
7bance along[tie canterline of sato S Truss Place the following 0esurltied courses.
Thence a distance of 56,07 feet along the arc of a 125 L45 foot radius flon-tatigent curve
left,said curve rtaving a-central angle of W42'39' ancl,a iong chard bearing S 13"49140'
VV a distanre of 55 80 feet to a point;
Thence 8 0'58'27"VY a distance of 197-08 f set to a point-
Thence jeaving said oenterline N EW57*26"VV a distance of 272.73 feek to a puint an the westerly
boundory of maid SW Yt;
Thence along said westerly t3oundiary N 0"30'33" E m distance of 242.95 feet to the POIN7 OF
BEGINNING.
This Parcel r-ontain!a 67,291 3quare feet(1.55 acres)and is subject to any eaaemcn% existing or
in use.
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AGENDA ITEM
ITEM TOPIC: First Reading of Ordinance No. 20-1905: An Ordinance Amending Meridian
City Code Section 10-1-1, Regarding Adoption of 2018 International Building Code, 2018
International Residential Code, 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018
International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, and
Respective Local Amendments; Amending Meridian City Code Section 10-1-2, Regarding
Amendments to International Building Code; Amending Meridian City Code Section 10-1-3,
Regarding Amendments to International Residential Code; Repealing and Replacing Meridian City
Code Section 10-1-4, Regarding Amendments to International Energy Conservation Code;
Amending Meridian City Code Section 10-2-3(B), Regarding Plumbing Permit and Inspection
Fees, Amending Meridian City Code Section 10-3-3(E), Regarding Electrical Permit and Inspection
Fees, Repealing and Replacing Title 10, Chapter 4, Meridian City Code, Regarding Adoption of the
2018 International Fire Code and Local Amendments Thereto; Amending Meridian City Code
Section 10-5-1, Regarding Adoption of 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International
Fuel Gas Code, 2018 International Residential Code Parts V And VI, and Respective Local
Amendments; Amending Meridian City Code Section 10-5-2, Regarding Amendments to 2018
International Mechanical Code; Amending Meridian City Code Section 10-5-3, Regarding
Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code; Amending Meridian City Code Section 10-5-
4(H—M), Regarding Amendments to Part V (Mechanical) and Part VI (Fuel Gas) of the 2018
International Residential Code; Adopting a Savings Clause; and Providing an Effective Date
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CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 20-1905
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER,
HOAGLUN, PERREAULT,STRADER
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 10-1-1,
REGARDING ADOPTION OF 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2018
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE,2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL
AND SPA CODE, 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2018
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND RESPECTIVE LOCAL
AMENDMENTS;AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 10-1-2,REGARDING
AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; AMENDING MERIDIAN
CITY CODE SECTION 10-1-3, REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE; REPEALING AND REPLACING MERIDIAN CITY CODE
SECTION 10-1-4, REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE; AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 10-2-3(B),
REGARDING PLUMBING PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES; AMENDING
MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 10-3-3(E), REGARDING ELECTRICAL PERMIT
AND INSPECTION FEES; REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 4,
MERIDIAN CITY CODE, REGARDING ADOPTION OF THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO; AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY
CODE SECTION 10-5-1, REGARDING ADOPTION OF 2018 INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE, 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2018
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE PARTS V AND VI, AND RESPECTIVE
LOCAL AMENDMENTS; AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 10-5-2,
REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE;
AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 10-5-3,REGARDING AMENDMENTS
TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE; AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE
SECTION 10-5-4(H—M), REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO PART V (MECHANICAL)
AND PART VI (FUEL GAS) OF THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE;
ADOPTING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to its authority under Idaho Code section 39-4116(4)(b), the City
Council of the City of Meridian hereby finds that good cause exists for the adoption and the
following amendments to the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), the 2018 Idaho
Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Energy Conservation Codes (IECC), and the 2018
International Existing Building Code, and that such amendments are reasonably necessary for the
protection of the public health, safety, and welfare;
WHEREAS,pursuant to its authority under Idaho Code sections 50-301 and 54-2619,
the City Council of the City of Meridian hereby finds that good cause exists for the adoption and
following amendments to the 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC);
WHEREAS,pursuant to its authority under Idaho Code sections 50-301 and 54-1001 C,
the City Council of the City of Meridian hereby finds that good cause exists for the adoption and
following amendments to the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC);
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WHEREAS,pursuant to its authority under Idaho Code sections 50-301, 41-253(l), and
41-256(l), the City Council of the City of Meridian hereby finds that good cause exists for the
adoption and following amendments to the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC);
WHEREAS,pursuant to its authority under Idaho Code sections 50-301 and 54-5016(4),
the City Council of the City of Meridian hereby finds that good cause exists for the adoption and
following amendments to the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC);
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Meridian hereby finds that the following
amendments do establish at least an equivalent level of protection to that of 2018 IBC, 2018
ISPSC; 2018 IRC, 2018 IECC, 2017 NEC, 2017 ISPC, 2018 IFC, and 2018 IMC; 2018 IFGC;
and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Idaho Code section 39-4116(4)(e), a public hearing on the
amendments to the IBC, IRC, and IECC was conducted on November 17, 2020, following
provision of the proposed language of this ordinance to Associated General Contractors of
America, Associated builders and contractors, Association of Idaho Cities, Idaho Association of
Building Officials, Idaho Association of Counties, Idaho Association of REALTORSV, Idaho
Building Contractors Association, American Institute of Architects Idaho Chapter, Idaho Fire
Chiefs Association, Idaho Society of Professional Engineers, Idaho State Independent Living
Council, Southwest Idaho Building Trades, and Idaho Building Trades,by e-mail sent on
October 14, 2020, and publication of notice of the time and place thereof in the Meridian Press
on October 16, 2020;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That Meridian City Code section 10-1-I shall be amended as follows:
10-1-1: ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE,
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE,AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS:
The following codes, published by the International Code Council, ineluding all appendiees
thereto, are hereby adopted and incorporated in full as if set forth at length herein, and shall
apply and control within the city of Meridian, save and except such portions as hereinafter
deleted, modified or amended:
A. The 2015 2018 edition of the International Building Code (hereinafter IBC), as amended by
section 10-1-2 of this chapter;
B. The 2012 2018 edition of the International Residential Code (hereinafter IRC), as amended by
section 10-1-3 of this chapter;-and
C. The 2018 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code;
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4'27D. As to residential oeettpaaeies-,4jhe 2012 2018 edition of the International Energy
Conservation Code (hereinafter 1ECC), as amended by section 10-1-4 of this chapter-.Land
D-.E. The 2015 2018 edition of the International Existing Building code (hereinafter IEBC),MA
no amendments.
Section 2. That Meridian City Code section 10-1-2 shall be amended as follows:
10-1-2: AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE:
The following amendments to the IBC shall apply:
A. IBC section 105.2, exception I under"Building," shall be amended to read as follows:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses,
emissions testing facilities, and similar uses, provided that the floor area is not greater
than 120 square feet(1 lm 2).
B. IBC section 107.2.5107.2.6 shall be amended to read as follows:
Site Plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be
accompanied by a site plan showing, to scale, the size and location of new construction and
existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established street grades, and the
proposed finished grades. The site plan shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate
boundary line survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be
demolished and the location and size of existing structures and construction that are to
remain on the site or plot. The building official is authorized to waive or modify the
requirement for a site plan when the application for permit is for alteration or repair or when
otherwise warranted. All development located in the Meridian floodplain overlay district is
required to meet the provisions of the Meridian flood damage prevention ordinance, title 10,
chapter 6, Meridian city code.
C. IBC section 109.2 shall be amended to provide as follows:
Schedule of Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth pursuant to a schedule
of permit fees as established by resolution of the city council. The detennination of value or
valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the building official. The
value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the
total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work,
painting, roofing, electrical,plumbing,heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing
systems and any other permanent equipment. Final building permit valuation shall be set by
the building official for all permits that require initial estimated valuation and final estimated
valuation by the applicant. Payment of permit fees is required at the time the permit is issued.
Permits shall not be issued or considered valid until fees are paid.
D. A new section, section 109.6.1, shall be added to the 1BC to provide as follows:
Permit Fee Refunds. Up to eighty percent(80%) of the fees paid for a valid permit may be
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refunded to the permit holder upon request, if the permit holder has not commenced any
work under said permit. The permit holder shall request such refund in writing to the building
official no later than one hundred eighty(180) days following the date of permit issuance.
Plan review fees shall not be refunded in part or in whole after completion of plan review.
E. A new section, section 109.7, shall be added to the IBC to provide as follows:
Permit Transfer. A building permit granted pursuant to this code may be transferred from one
permit holder to another permit holder upon written request by the current permit holder to
the building official. Expired permits may not be transferred. No permit transfer may be
made without written approval of the building official; if transfer is attempted without
written approval of the building official, such permit shall be deemed void.
F. IBC section 202, Definition for Townhouse, shall be amended to Provide as follows:
A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units in which
each unit extends from the foundation to the roof, separated by property lines, and with open
space on at least two sides.
F-.G. IBC section 312.1 shall be amended with the deletion of the requirement for agricultural
buildings to comply with the IBC.
&.H. IBC section 1612 shall be deleted, and replaced with language to provide as follows:
Flood Loads. All development located in the Meridian floodplain overlay district is required
to meet the provisions of the Meridian flood damage prevention ordinance, title 10, chapter
6, Meridian city code.
HA. A new section, section 1805.3.4, shall be added to the IBC to provide as follows:
Waterproofing Hydraulic Elevator Shaft Pits. Elevator shafts shall be designed to prevent the
intrusion of water into the hydraulic elevator shaft pit, with accommodation made for the
high groundwater table in the city of Meridian, in accordance with American Society of
Mechanical Engineers standard A 17.1, section 2.2.2.3.
U. IBC section 1807.1.4 shall be deleted, and replaced with language to provide as follows:
Wood Footings Or Foundations. Regardless of the provisions of the IRC or IBC, this chapter,
related chapters, appendices or tables, the city of Meridian shall not allow the use of wood,
treated or otherwise, for footings or foundations.
JX. IBC section 3002.4 shall be amended to provide as follows:
Elevator Car To Accommodate Ambulance Stretcher. Where elevators are provided in
buildings two (2) or-fner-e stories above, or-two (2) or-more stories be! above or below
grade plane, at least one (1) elevator shall be provided for fire department emergency access
to all floors. The elevator car shall be of such a size and arrangement to accommodate an
ambulance stretcher twenty-four by eighty-four inches (24" x 84") with not less than five
inches (5")radius comers, in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by the
international symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall not be
less than three inches (Y) high, and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoistway door
frame.
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L. IBC Section 3113.1 shall be deleted, and rolaced with language to provide as follows:
Relocatable Buildings. The provisions of this Section shall gpply to relocatable buildings.
Relocatable buildings manufactured after the effective date of this code shall coMply with the
gpplicable provisions of this code; title 39, chgpter 43, Idaho Code; and IDAPA 07.03.03.
Excotion: This Section shall not qpply to manufactured housing used as dwellings.
K—.M. IBC section 305.2.3 shall be deleted, and replaced with language to provide as follows:
Twelve (12) Or Fewer Children In A Dwelling Unit. A facility such as the above within a
dwelling unit and having twelve (12) or fewer children receiving such daycare shall be
classified as a group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the IRG International Residential
Code.
N. IBC Section 308.2.4 shall be deleted, and reWaced with language to provide as follows:
Five (5) or fewer persons receiving custodial care. A facility with five (5) or fewer Persons
receiviniz custodial care shall be classified as a Group R-3 occLipancy or shall coMply with
the International Residential Code.
0. IBC Section 308.3.2 shall be deleted, and replaced with language to provide as follows:
Five (5) or fewer persons receiving medical care. A facility with five (5) or fewer persons
receiving medical care shall be classified as a Gropp R-3 occupancy.
&P. IBC section 308.6.4 308.5.4 shall be deleted, and replaced with language to provide as
follows:
Persons Receiving Care In A Dwelling Unit. A facility such as the above within a dwelling
unit and having twelve (12) or fewer children receiving daycare or having five (5) or fewer
persons receiving custodial care shall be classified as a group R-3 occupancy or shall comply
with the MG International Residential Code.
M-._Q. IBC section 310.5 310.4 shall be deleted, and replaced with language to provide as follows:
Residential Group R-3. Residential Gropp R-3 occupancies where the occupants are
primarily permanent in natures and not classified as group R-1, R-2, R-4, E, or 1, including:
1. Buildings that do not eei#ain more thantwe (2) dwelling units;
2. Bear-ding houses (nen tfansient)with sixteen (16) or-fewer-eeeupants-,L
3. Bear-ding houses (tfansieRt) with ten (10) or-fewer-oeeupants;
4. Cafe f4eilities that provide aeeemmodations for-five (5) or-fewer-.
5. Cengff-egate living f4eilities (Heffl- 4-ans-ient) with six4een (16) or-fewer-eeeupapAs-,
6. Go — — , . g f4eilifies (tfansient) with ten (10) or-fewer-eeeiipants; e
7. Dwelling tmits providing dayear-e for-twelve (12) er-fewer-ehildr-en.
g. Lodging heiise with five or-fewer-giiest f-eems.
1. Buildings that do not contain more than two (2) dwelling units.
2. Care facilities that provide accommodations for five (5) or fewer persons receiving
personal care, custodial care or medical care.
3. Congregate living facilities (nontransient)with sixteen (16) or fewer occLipants, including
boarding houses (nontransient), convents, dormitories, fraternities and sororities, and
monasteries.
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4. Congregate living facilities (transient)with ten (10) or fewer occLipants, inclqdiqg
boarding houses (transient).
5. Dwelling units providing day care for twelve (12)or fewer children.
6. Lodging houses (transient)with five (5) or fewer guest rooms and ten(10) or fewer
occqpants.
N-.R. IBC section 310.5.1310.4.1 shall be deleted, and replaced with language to provide as
follows:
Care Facilities Within A Dwelling. Care facilities for twelve (12) or fewer children receiving
daycare or for five (5) or fewer persons receiving personal care or custodial care that are
within a single famil�- dwelling are permitted to comply with the IRG
International Residential Code.
0. Add footnote (f) 2902.6 in the headef t:ew of the table eeltima labeled"Drinking fettatains"of
Table 2902.1 Minimum Number of Requir-ed Plumbing Fixtufts, and add feetnete (f)ttnder
Table 2902.1 to state the following: Drinking fetmtains aF- - t fef an eee"a*t lead of
(30) of!fewer.
PL.S. IBC section 2902.6 shall be deleted, and replaced with language to provide as follows:
Drinking fountains shall not be-required for an occupant load of thirty(30) or fewer.
Q-.L. Footnote (e)jo table 2902.1, Minimum Number Of Required Plumbing Fixtures, shall be
deleted, and replaced with language to provide as follows:
For business occupancies, excluding restaurants, and mercantile occupancies with an
occupant load of thirty(30) or fewer, service sinks shall not be required.
R-.U. IBC Appendices B, E, F, 14, 1, and h B, H, and I shall be mandatory.
Section 3. That Meridian City Code section 10-1-3 shall be amended as follows:
10-1-3: AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE:
The following amendments to the IRC shall apply:
A. Parts V11(plumbing), aPA-VIII (electrical), and IV (Energy Conservation) shall be deleted.
B. Exeeption 1 of JRG seetion R101.2, Seepe, shall be deleted. The exception under Section
R 10 1.2 Scope shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
Exception: The following shall also be permitted to be constructed, in accordance with this
code: 1. Owner-occppied lodging houses with five (5) or fewer guestrooms and ten (10) o
fewer total occppants. 2. A care facilfty with five (5) or fewer persons receiving custodial
care within a dwelling unit or single-family dwelling. 3. A care facility for five (5) or fewer
persons receiving personal care that are within a dwelling unit or single-family dwelling. 4. A
care facility with twelve (12) or fewer children receiving day care within a dwelling unit or
single-family dwelling.
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G. Exeeption 2 of 1RG seetion R 101.2, Seepe, shall be deleted and r-eplaeed with language to
provide as follows:
Exeeption: Owner- oeetipied lodging hottses with three (3) fiyg4Ror-fewer-guestr-ooms shall
be pefmitted to be eonstrueted in aeeer-danee with the 1RC foF one and two fam4y
dwellings. Sueb oeeupaneies shall be r-e"ir-ed to install smoke alafTas and ear-bon mone
alarms in acear-danee with seetions R314 and R315, respectively, of the 1RC or one and two
family dwellings.
C. Section R104.10.1 Flood hazard areas shall be deleted.
D. Item 2 of the "Building" subsection of IRC section R105.2, Work ExeMpt from Permit, shall
be deleted and replaced with the following:
Fences not over six feet W)high may be exempted from the requirement for a buildin
permit in the absence of any other gpplicable land use regulations governing the installation,
height, type, or other aspect thereof.
D—. E. Item 7 of the "Building" subsection of IRC section R105.2, Work Exempt From Permit,
shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
Prefabricated swimming pools that are not greater than four(4) feet (one thousand, two
hundred nineteen(1219) mm) deep.
E—F. A new item, no. 11, shall be added to the "Building" subsection of IRC section R 105.2,
Work Exempt From Permit:
Flagpoles.
F-.-G. A new section, section R 108.5.1, shall be added to the IRC to provide as follows:
Permit Fee Refands. Up to eighty percent (80%) of the fees paid for a valid permit may be
refunded to the permit holder upon request, if the permit holder has not commenced any
work under said permi . The permit holder shall request such refund in writing to the
community development director or designee no later than one hundred eighty(180) days
following the date of permit issuance. Plan review fees shall not be refunded in part or in
whole after completion of plan review.
UF-.-H. A new section, section R108.5.2, shall be added to the IRC to provide as follows:
Permit Transfer. A building permit granted pursuant to this code may be transferred from one
permit holder to another permit holder upon written request by the current permit holder to
the een+n+unity development dir-eetef-or-desig tee-HqLlding Official. Expired permits may not
be transferred. No permit transfer may be made without written approval of the eenm+uni
development dir-eeter-of-designee-RqLlding Official; if transfer is attempted without written
approval, such permit shall be deemed void.
1. Section R 109.1.3 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
R 109.1.3 Floodplain inspections. For construction in areas prone to flooding as
established by Table R301.2(l), ppon placement of the lowest floor, including basement,
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the building official is authorized to require submission of documentation of the elevation
of the lowest floor, including basement, required in Section R322.
J. Section R202, Definition for Townhouse, shall be amended to provide as follows:
A single—family dwelling unit constructed in a groLip of three or more attached units in
which each unit extends from the foundation to the roof, separated by propegy lines, and
with open space on at least two sides.
H-.-K. Table R201.2(1) R301.2(l), Climate and Geographic Design Criteria, shall be completed
with criteria as follows:
GROUND SNOW LOAD: 20 psf. Design roof load shall not be less than a uniform snow
load of 25 psf.
WIND DESIGN SPEED (mph): 115 mph for risk occupancy 11 or less; 120 mph for risk
occupancy III or greater.
WIND DESIGN TOPOGRAPHIC EFFECTS: No, in accordance with Section
R301.2.1.5
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: C
WEATHERING: Severe
FROST LINE DEPTH: 24 inches
TERMITE: Slight to Moderate
WINTER DESIGN TEMP: 10 degrees F (annual mean temperature: 5 1.1 degrees F).
The outdoor design dry-bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 97 V2
percent values for winter from Appendix D of the Idaho State Plumbing Code or as
determined by the Building Official.
ICE BARRIER UNDER LAYMENT REQUIRED: No
FLOOD HAZARDS: Refer to Title 10, Chapter 6, Meridian City Code, Flood Damage
Prevention.
L. Section R301.2.1.2, Protection of Openings, shall be deleted.
-LM. IRC section R301.2.4, shall be deleted, and replaced with language to provide as follows:
Floodplain Construction. All development located in the Meridian floodplain overlay district
is required to meet the provisions of the Meridian flood damage prevention ordinance, title
10, chapter 6, Meridian City Code.
J-.N. IRC Table R3 02.1(1), Exterior Walls shall be deleted, and replaced with language to
provide as follows:
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MINIMUM FIRE
EXTERIOR WALL ELEMENT MINIMUM FIRE- SEPARATION
RESISTANCE RATING DISTANCE
I hour-tested in accordance
Walls Fire-resistance rated with ASTM E 11 9�or-UL263 <3 feet
with expesufe ffem both
4de-_ or-Section703.3 of the
International Building Code
with eUosure from both
sides d
Not fire-resistance rated 0 hours 3 fee >3 feet
Fire-resistance rated I hour on the underside,or 2fee >2fee to<3 feet
Projections heM timber,or fire
retardant-treated wooda,b
Not fire-resistance rated 0 hours 3 fee >3 feet
Not allowed N/A <3 feet
Openings in 25%maximum of wall 0 hours 3 fee >3 fee to<5 feet
Walls area
Unlimited 0 hours 5 feet
Comply with Section R302.4 <3 feet
Penetrations All None required 3 fee >3 feet
For SI: I foot 304.8 mm. N/A=Not Applicable
a The fire-resistance rating shall be permitted to be reduced to zero (0)hours on the underside
of the eave overhang if fireblocking is provided from the wall top plate to the underside of
the roof sheathing.
b The fire-resistance rating shall be pertnitted to be reduced to zero (0)hours on the underside
of the rake overhang where gable vent openings are not installed.
K. The exeeption to 1RG seetion R302.2, Townhottses, shall be deleted, and r-eplaeed with
language to provide as fellews:
Exeeption: Two (2) one houf fire r-esistanee rated wall assemblies or-a eenffnea two hett
fin r-esistanee rated�vall assembly tested in aeoer-danee with ASTN4 E!19 of UL 263 is
pet:mit4ed for-townhettses. if�wo (2) one heiff rated walls afe used, pitffilbing and eleetfi
installations within the wall eavity shall eenfefm with fire r-esistanee penet-Fation
- . �fnents in meor-danee with seetion R302.4 th-Fough R302.4.2 for-eaeh of the two (2)
A-Re b-ouf rated walls. The two hour-fire r-esistanee rated eeffifflon wa4l shall not eentain
pittmbing or-fneehanieal e"ipmeat, duets, or-vents within its wall ea-vity. The wall shall be
r-a4ed for-fire exposure from both sides and shall extend to and be tight against the exter-ior-
walls and the tffider-side of the roof sheathing. Penetfations of eleetfieal eti4let boxes shall be
in aeeer-danee with seetion R302.4.
0. Section R302.13, Fire protection of floors, shall be deleted.
P. Section R303.4 shall be deleted, and replaced with the following:
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R303.4 Mechanical Ventilation. Dwelling units shall be provided with whole-house
mechanical ventilation in accordance with Section M1505.4.
&Q. IRC section R302.6, Dwelling/Garage Fire Separation, shall be amended to provide as
follows:
Dwelling/Garage Fire Separation. Walls and ceiling of garages shall be covered with not less
than 5/8-inch(15.9 mm) type X gypsum board or equivalent.
M. 1RC section R303.4 shall be deleted and replaced with language to provide as fellow&,-
Dwelling units shall be provided with whole house fneehanieal ventilation in aeeer-da
with Seetiefi N41507.3.
Exeeption: Where the air-ififiltr-ation rate of a dwelling unit is eqtial to 5 air- ehanges per
houf or-greater-when tested with a blower doof!at a pressure of 0.2 inch w.e. (50 pa) in
aeeor-da-aee with Seetion N!102.4.1.2.
N-.R. The exception to IRC section R313.1, Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, shall
be deleted, and replaced with language to provide as follows:
Exception: Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems shall not be required in townhouses
where either two (2) one-hour fire-resistance rated walls or a common two-hour fire-
resistance rated wall, as specified in item number 2 of Section R302.2.2 is installed between
dwelling units or when additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses that do not
have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed.
0-.S. IRC section R313.2 shall be deleted.
T. The exceptions to Section R314.2.2 Alterations, repairs and additions, shall be deleted, and
replaced with the following:
Exceptions: 1. Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as, but not limited
to, replacement of roofing or siding, or the addition or replacement of windows or doors,
or the addition of a porch or deck or electrical permits, are exeMt from the requirements
of this section. 2. Installation, alteration or repairs of plumbing or mechanical systems are
exeMpt from the requirements of this section.
U. The exceptions to Section R315.2.2 Alterations, repairs and additions, shall be deleted, and
replaced with the following:
Excotions: 1. Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as, but not limited
to, replacement of roofing or siding, or the addition or replacement of windows or doors,
or the addition of a porch or deck or electrical permits, are exeMpt from the requirements
of this section. 2. Installation, alteration or repairs of noncornbustion plumbing or
mechanical systems are exeMpt from the requirements of this section.
P. New lanpage shall be added to 1RG seetion R315.3 to provide as follows.!
Exeeption: WoFk involving the exterior-suffaees of dwelh*gs-.
Q-.K. IRC section R322 shall be deleted, and replaced with language to provide as follows:
Flood-Resistant Construction. All development located in the Meridian floodplain overlay
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district is required to meet the provisions of the Meridian flood damage prevention
ordinance, title 10, chapter 6, Meridian city code.
RL.W. IRC section R402.1 shall be amended to provide as follows:
Wood. Regardless of the provisions of the IBC or IRC, this chapter, related chapters,
appendices or tables, the city of Meridian shall not allow the use of wood, treated or
otherwise, for footings or foundations.
X. The following tables shall be deleted: Table R403.4 Minimum Depth(D) and Width(W) o
Crushed Stone Footings (inches), Table R403.1(1) Minimum Width and Thickness for Concrete
Footings for Light-Frame Construction (inches), Table R403.1(2) Minimum Width and
Thickness for Concrete Footings for Light-Frame Construction and Brick Veneer(inches), and
Table R403.1(3) Minimum Width and Thickness for Concrete Footings with Cast-In-Place or
Fully Grouted Masonly Wall Construction (inchesl
Y. A new table, Table R403.1, shall be added, to read as follows:
TABLE R403.1
MINIMUM WIDTH OF CONCRETE,PRECAST,OR MASONRY FOOTINGS(inches)'
LOAD-BEARING VALUE OF SOIL(psf)
1,500 2,000 3,000 >4,000
Conventional lij!ht-frame construction
I-Stou 12 12 12 12
2-Sto 15 12 12 12
3-SIM 23 17 12 12
4-inch brick veneer over h2ht frame or 8-inch hollow concrete masonry
I-Sto 12 12 12 12
2-Sto 21 16 12 12
3-Sto 32 24 16 12
8-inch solid or fully grouted masonry
I-Sim 16 12 12 12
2-Sto 29 21 14 12
3-Sto 42 32 21 16
For SI: I inch=25.4 mm, I pound per square foot=0.0479 kPa.
a Where minimum footing width is twelve(12)inches,use of a single width of solid or fully grouted twelve(12)-
inch nominal concrete masoM units is permitted.
Z. Section R403.1.1 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
R403.1.1 Minimum size. Minimum sizes for concrete and masopa footings shall be as set
forth in Table R403.1 and Figure R403.1(1). The footing width(W) shall be based on the
load bearing value of the soil in accordance with Table R401.4.1. Spread footings shall be at
least six (6) inches in thickness (T). Footing projections (P) shall be at least two (2) inches
and shall not exceed the thickness of the footing. The size of footings sppporting piers and
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columns shall be based on the tributary load and allowable soil pressure in accordance with
Table R401.4.1.
S. !R(; seetion R501.3 and its exeeptions shall be deleted.
T-.AA. IRC section R602.10 shall be deleted, and replaced with the following:
Wall Bracing. Buildings shall be braced in accordance with this section or, when applicable
section R602.12, or the most current edition of APA System Report SR-102 as an alternate
method. Where a building, or portion thereof, does not comply with one (1) or more of the
bracing requirements in this section, those portions shall be designated and constructed in
accordance with section R3 0 1.1.
U. The feflewiiig seetieos and tables of 1RC ehapter- 11 shall be amended in aee0FdaR0e With the
. �ments eet4ained below:
1. �--Able N!102.1.1 (1EC;G table R402.1.1), lastilation And Fenestr-ation Requir-efflents B
Component-.
2. Table N 1-1-02.1.3 (Ific7c table R4 02.1.3), Equivalent U Faeter-s;
3. Table N!102.2.6 (IEC;C table R402.2.6), Steel Fr-ame Ceiling, Wall And Floor-instilationt.
(R Value);
4. Seetion N1 102.4.1 (!EGG R4 02.4.4), Building Thefmal Envelope-,
5. Seetion N!102.4.1.1 (1ECG R402.4.1.1), installation;
6. Table NI 102.4.1.1 (!EGG table R402.4.1.1), Air-Baffier-And lastilation installation;
7. Seetion N!102.4.1.2 (IECC R402.4.1.2), Testing Option-,
8. Add seetion N 1102.4.1.3 (!EGG R4 02.4.1.3), Visual faspeetion Option;
9. Add seefieti N!102.6 (1EGC R402.6), Residential Log Home Thefmal Envelope-,
10. Add table N!102.6 (!EGG table R402.6), Log Heme Pr-eser-iptive Thefmal Eiwelepe
Requirements By Component; and
11. Seetion N!104.1 (!EGG R404.1), Lighting Equipme
V-.BB. IRC Appendices A, B, C, D, H, 1, j, and-K-,and_Q shal I be mandatory.
Section 4. That Meridian City Code section 10-1-4, shall be repealed, and replaced with
the following:
10-1-4: AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE:
The following amendments to the IECC shall apply:
A. The rows in Table R402.1.2 for climate zones "5 and Marine 4" and"6" shall be deleted and
replaced with the following:
TABLE R402.1.2
INSULATION AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS BY COMPONENT a
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Glazed Wood Basementc Slab d Crawlspace C
Climate Fenestration U- Skylightb Fenestration Ceiling Frame Mass Wall Floor Wall R-Value Wall
Zone Factorb U-factor SHGCb,e R-Value Wall R-Value i R-Value R-Value & R-Value
R-Value Depth
5 0.32 0.55 NR 38 20 or 13/17 309 15/19 10,2 ft 15/19
13+5 h
22 or 309
6 0.30 0.55 NR 49 13+5 h 15/20 15/19 10,4 ft 15/19
B. The following footnote shall be added to the title of IRC table R402.1.2, Insulation And
Fenestration Requirements By Component:
k. For residential log home building thermal envelope construction requirements see section
R402.6.
C. The rows in Table R402.1.4 for climate zones "5 and Marine 4" and"6" shall be deleted and
replaced with the following:
TABLE R402.1.4
EQUIVALENT U-FACTORS a
Climate Fenestration Skylight Ceiling Frame Wall Mass Wall Floor Basement Crawlspace
Zone U-factor U-factor U-factor U-factor U-factorb U-factor Wall Wall
U-factor U-factor
5 0.32 0.55 0.030 0.060 0.082 0.033 0.050 0.055
M A
6 0.30 0.55 0.026 0.057 0.060 0.033 0.050 0.055
D. Section R402.4.1 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
R402.4.1 Building thermal envelope. 1. Until June 3 0, 202 1, the building thermal envelope
shall comply with Sections R402.4.1.1 (Installation) and either Section R402.4.1.2 (Testing)
or Section R402.4.1.3 (Visual inspection). 2. Effective July 1, 2021, the building thermal
envelope of a minimum of twenty percent(20%) of all new single-family homes constructed
by each builder shall comply with Section R402.4.1.1 (Installation) and Section R402.4.1.2
(Testing). The authority having jurisdiction may: 2.1. Determine how to enforce this
requirement, starting with the fifth house and continuing with each subsequent fifth house.
2.2. Waive this requirement if significant testing indicates the five (5) air changes per hour
(ACH)requirement is consistently being met or exceeded(resulting in a lower ACH). 2.3.
Grant exceptions to this requirement in rural areas where testing equipment is not available
or cost effective. 3. Effective July 1, 202 1, the building thermal envelope of eighty percent
(80%) of all new single-family homes constructed by each builder shall comply with Section
R402.4.1.1 (Installation) and either Section R402.4.1.2 (Testing) or Section R402.4.1.3
(Visual inspection). 4. The sealing methods between dissimilar materials shall allow for
differential expansion and contraction.
E. Section R402.4.1.1 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
R402.4.1.1 Installation. The components of the building thermal envelope as listed in Table
R402.4.1.1 shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the
criteria listed in Table R402.4.1.1, as applicable to the method of construction.
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F. Section R402.4.1.2 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
R402.4.1.2 Testing. Testing building envelope tightness and insulation installation shall be
considered acceptable when tested air leakage is less than five (5) air changes per hour
(ACH)when tested with a blower door at a pressure of 33.5 psf(50 Pa). Testing shall occur
after rough in and after installation of penetrations of the building envelope, including
penetrations for utilities, plumbing, electrical, ventilation and combustion appliances. Testing
shall be conducted in accordance with RESNET/ICC 380, ASTM E 779 or ASTM E 1827
and reported at a pressure of 0.2-inch w.g. (50 Pascals). During testing: 1. Exterior windows
and doors, fireplace and stove doors shall be closed, but not sealed. 2. Dampers shall be
closed, but not sealed, including exhaust, intake, makeup air,backdraft and flue dampers. 3.
Interior doors shall be open. 4. Exterior openings for continuous ventilation systems and heat
recovery ventilators shall be closed and sealed. 5. Heating and cooling system(s) shall be
turned off. 6. HVAC ducts shall not be sealed. 7.Supply and return registers shall not be
sealed.
G. A new section, Section R402.4.1.3, shall be added, to read as follows:
R402.4.1.3 Visual inspection. Building envelope tightness and insulation installation shall be
considered acceptable when the items listed in Table R402.4.1.1, applicable to the method of
construction, are field verified. Where required by code official an approved party
independent from the installer of the insulation shall inspect the air barrier and insulation.
H. A new section, Section R402.6, shall be added, to read as follows:
R402.6 Residential log home thermal envelope. Residential log home construction shall
comply with Section R401 (General), Section R402.4 (Air leakage), Section R402.5
(Maximum fenestration U-factor and SHGC), Section R403.1 (Controls), the mandatory
sections of Sections R403.3 through R403.9, Section R404 (Electrical Power and Lighting
Systems), and either 1., 2., or 3. as follows: 1. Sections R402.2 through R402.3, Section
R403.3.1 (Insulation), Section R404.1 (Lightning equipment), and Table R402.6 (Log Home
Prescriptive Thermal Envelope Requirements by Component). 2. Section R405 (Simulated
Performance Alternative). 3. REScheck(U.S. Department of Energy Building Codes
Program).
I. A new table, Table R402.6, shall be added, to read as follows:
TABLE R402.6
LOG HOME PRESCRIPTIVE THERMAL ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS BY
COMPONENT
For SI: I foot=304.8 min.
Min. Slab Crawl
Climate Fenestration Skylight Glazed Ceiling Average Floor Basement R-value Space
Zone U-factora U-factor Fenestration R-value Log Size R-value Wall & Wall
SHGC In R-valued Depthb R-valued
Inches
5,6-High
efficiency 0.32 0.60 NR 49 5 30 15/19 10,4 ft. 10/13
equipment
pathc
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5 0.32 0.60 NR 49 8 30 10/13 10,2 ft. 10/13
6 0.30 0.60 NR 49 8 30 15/19 10,4 ft. 10/13
aThe fenestration U-factor column excludes skylights.The SHGC column applies to all glazed fenestration.
bR-5 shall be added to the required slab edge R-values for heated slabs.
c90%AFUE natural gas or propane, 84%AFUE oil,or 15 SEER heat pump heating equipment(zonal electric resistance
heating equipment such as electric base board electric resistance heating equipment as the sole source for heating is con-
sidered compliant with the high efficiency equipment path).
d,,l 5/19"means R-1 5 continuous insulated sheathing on the interior or exterior of the home or R-19 cavity insulation at
the interior of the basement wall."15/19"shall be permitted to be met with R-1 3 cavity insulation on the interior of the
basement wall plus R-5 continuous insulated sheathing on the interior or exterior of the home."10/13"means R-10
continuous insu-lated sheathing on the interior or exterior of the home or R-13 cavity insulation at the interior of the
basement wall.
J. Section R403.5.3 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
R403.5.3 Hot water pipe insulation (Prescriptive). Insulation for hot water piping with a
thermal resistance, R-value, of not less than R-3 shall be applied to the following: 1. Piping
serving more than one (1) dwelling unit. 2. Piping located outside the conditioned space. 3.
Piping located under a floor slab. 4. Buried piping. 5. Supply and return piping in
recirculation systems other than demand recirculation systems.
K. Section R404.1 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
R404.1 Lighting equipment (Mandatory). A minimum of seventy-five percent(75%) of the
lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be high-efficacy lamps or a minimum
of seventy-five percent(75%) of the permanently installed lighting fixtures shall contain only
high efficacy lamps.
L. Section R406.3 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
R406.3 Energy Rating Index. The Energy Rating Index (ERI) shall be determined in
accordance with RESNET/ICC 301. Energy used to recharge or refuel a vehicle used for
transportation on roads that are not on the building site shall not be included in the ERI
reference design or the rated design.
A Table R406.4 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
Table R406.4 - Maximum Energy Rating Index
Climate Zone Energy Rating
5 68
6 68
'Where on-site renewable energy is included for compliance using the ERI analysis of Section
R406.4, the building shall meet the mandatory requirements of Section R406.2, and the building
thermal envelope shall be greater than or equal to the levels of efficiency and SHGC in Table
R402.1.2 or Table R402.1.4 of the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code.
N. A new section, Section C 10 1.5.2, shall be added to read as follows:
C 10 1.5.2 Industrial, electronic, and manufacturing equipment. Buildings or portions
thereof that are heated or cooled exclusively to maintain the required operating
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temperature of industrial, electronic, or manufacturing equipment shall be exempt from
the provisions of this code. Such buildings or portions thereof shall be separated from
connected conditioned space by building thermal envelope assemblies complying with
this code.
0. The following exception shall be added to Section C402.5 Air leakage—thermal envelope
(Mandatory):
Exception: For buildings having over fifty thousand(50,000) square feet of conditioned
floor area, air leakage testing shall be permitted to be conducted on less than the whole
building, provided the following portions of the building are tested and their measured air
leakage is area-weighted by the surface areas of the building envelope: 1. The entire floor
area of all stories that have any spaces directly under a roof. 2.The entire floor area of all
stories that have a building entrance or loading dock. 3. Representative above-grade wall
sections of the building totaling at least twenty-five percent(25%) of the above-grade
wall area enclosing the remaining conditioned space. Floor area tested under
subparagraphs 1. or 2. of this exception shall not be included in the twenty-five percent
(25%) of above-grade wall sections tested under this subparagraph.
P. The following exception shall be added to Section C403.5 Economizers (Prescriptive):
7. Unusual outdoor air contaminate conditions—Systems where special outside air
filtration and treatment for the reduction and treatment of unusual outdoor contaminants,
makes an air economizer infeasible.
Q. Table C404.5.1 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
TABLE C404.5.1
PIPING VOLUME AND MAXIMUM PIPING
LENGTHS
NOMINAL PIPE VOLUME MAXIMUM PIPING LENGTH(feet)
SIZE(inches) (liquid ounces per Public lavatory faucets Other fixtures
foot length) and appliances
1/4 0.33 31 50
5/16 0.5 N/A-non-standard size 50
3/8 0.75 17 50
1/2 1.5 10 43
5/8 2 7 32
3/4 3 5 21
7/8 4 N/A-non-standard size 16
1 5 3 13
1 1/4 8 2 8
1 1/2 11 1 6
2 orlarger 1 18 1 1 4
For Sl: I inch=25.4 nun; I foot 304.8 nun; I liquid ounce=0.030 L; 1 gallon= 128 ounces.
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Section 5. That Meridian City Code section 10-2-3(B) shall be amended as follows:
B. Permit And Inspection Fees: Fees for permits and inspections shall be fixed by the city
council by resolution.
1. Payment Due Upon Issuance: Payment for all permit types is required at the time the
permit is issued. Permits shall not be issued until fees are paid.
2. Permit Fee Refunds: Up to eighty percent(80%) of the permit fee paid may be refunded to
the permit holder upon request, if the permit holder has not commenced any work under
said permi . The permit holder shall request such refund in writing to the public works
director or designee no later than one hundred eighty(180) days following the date of
permit issuance. Plan review fees shall not be refunded in part or in whole after completion
of plan review.
3. Permit Transfer: A permit granted pursuant to this chapter may be transferred from one
permit holder to another permit holder upon written request by the current permit holder to
the public works director or designee. Expired permits may not be transferred. No permit
transfer may be made without written approval of the Community Development
Department director or designee; if transfer is attempted without written approval of the
Community Development Department director or designee, such permit shall be deemed
void.
Section 6. That Meridian City Code section 10-3-3(E), shall be amended as follows:
10-3-3: PERMIT REQUIRED; APPLICATION; ISSUANCE:
E. Permit And Inspection Fees: Fees for permits and inspections shall be fixed by the city
council by resolution.
1. Payment Due Upon Issuance: Payment for all permit types is required at the time the
permit is issued. Permits shall not be issued until fees are paid.
2. Permit Fee Refunds: Up to eighty percent(80%) of the permit fee paid may be refunded to
the permit holder upon request, if the permit holder has not commenced any work under
said permi . The permit holder shall request such refund in writing to the Community
Development Department director or designee no later than one hundred eighty(180) days
following the date of permit issuance. Plan review fees shall not be refunded in part or in
whole after completion of plan review.
3. Permit Transfer: A permit granted pursuant to this chapter may be transferred from one
permit holder to another permit holder upon written request by the current permit holder to
the Community Development Department director or designee. Expired permits may not
be transferred. No permit transfer may be made without written approval of the
Community Development Department director or designee; if transfer is attempted without
written approval of the Community Development Department director or designee, such
permit shall be deemed void.
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Section 7. That Title 10, Chapter 4, Meridian City Code, shall be repealed and replaced
as follows:
Chapter 4
FIRE CODE
10-4-1: FIRE CODE ADOPTED:
There is hereby adopted by the mayor and the city council of the city of Meridian, county of
Ada, state of Idaho, for the purpose of regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and
property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous
substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the
occupancy of buildings and premises in the city of Meridian, Idaho, and providing for the
issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; and each and all of the regulations,
provisions, conditions, terms, and appendices of such International Fire Code, 2018 edition,
published by the International Code Council, Inc., and the same are hereby adopted and
incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, with the revisions, additions, and deletions
thereto as set forth in this chapter. From the date in which this chapter shall take effect, the
provisions of the international fire code, 2018 edition, and the revisions, additions, and deletions
thereto as set forth in this chapter shall be controlling within the limits of the city of Meridian.
10-4-2: AMENDMENTS TO THE FIRE CODE:
To the extent that any provision of the international fire code, 2018 edition (hereinafter IFC)
conflicts with a provision of Idaho Code, the provision of Idaho Code shall prevail. Additionally,
the following amendments to the IFC shall apply:
IFC section 101.2.1 shall be replaced with language to read as follows:
Section 101.2.1 Appendices. All Appendices shall be mandatory except Appendix J.
IFC section 103.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 103.2 Appointment. The code official shall be the fire chief of the city of Meridian. In
the absence or by designation of the fire chief, the deputy chief/fire prevention or designee shall
be the code official.
IFC section 103.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of the city of Meridian the
fire chief shall have the authority to appoint a deputy fire chief/fire prevention, or other technical
officer, inspectors and other employees.
IFC section 104.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 104.1 General. The fire code official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of
the IFC as herein adopted and amended and shall have the authority to render interpretations of
the IFC as herein adopted and amended, and to adopt policies, procedures, rules and regulations
in order to clarify the application of such provisions. Such interpretations,policies,procedures,
rules and regulations shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of the IFC as herein
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adopted and amended and shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided
for in the lFC as herein adopted and amended.
The fire chief is authorized to administer and enforce the lFC as herein adopted and amended.
Under the fire chief s direction, the fire department is authorized to enforce all ordinances of the
city of Meridian pertaining to:
a. The prevention of fires;
b. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires;
c. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials;
d. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems
and fire-extinguishing equipment;
e. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes;
f. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and in buildings,
and other property, including those under construction;
g. The maintenance of means of egress; and
h. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of
hazardous materials, except that for authority related to control and investigation of emergency
scenes, lFC section 104.11 shall apply.
A new section shall be added to the provisions of the 1FC as follows:
Section 104.10.2 Fire Prevention Personnel And Police. As requested by the fire chief, the
chief of police shall be authorized to assign such available police officers as necessary to assist
the fire department in enforcing the provisions of the IFC as herein adopted and amended.
1FC section 105.1.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 105.1.1 Permits required. A property owner or owner's authorized agent who intends
to conduct an operation or business, or install or modify systems and equipment that are
regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to
the fire code official and obtain a permit if required by the Meridian Fire Department.
A new section shall be added to the provisions of the 1FC as follows:
Section 105.3.9 Working Without Permit. Any person who commences or causes the
commencement of work for which a permit is required under the 1FC as herein adopted and
amended or under other provision of law without first obtaining each and every required permit,
shall, upon application for such permit or permits,pay a doubled permit fee or fees, as
established by fee schedule. This provision shall not apply to emergency repair work performed
during off-business hours, where such emergency repair work is undertaken in order to reinstate
operational status, so long as each and every applicable permit is obtained on the next business
day.
1FC section 110.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 110.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of the 1FC as herein
adopted and amended or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall
erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of the IFC as
herein adopted and amended, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,punishable by a fine of not more
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than $500.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both such fine and
imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be
deemed a separate offense.
IFC section 112.4 shall be deleted.
IFC section 106.5 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 106.5 Refunds. Up to eighty percent(80%) of the permit fee paid may be refunded to
the permit holder upon request. The permit holder shall request such reftmd in writing to the
Community Development Department director or designee no later than one hundred eighty
(180) days following the date of permit issuance. Plan review fees shall not to be reftmded in part
or in whole after completion of plan review.
A new section shall be added to the provisions of the IFC as follows:
Section 106.6 Permit Transfer. A permit granted pursuant to this code may be transferred from
one permit holder to another permit holder upon written request by the current permit holder to
the Community Development Department director or designee. Expired permits may not be
transferred. No permit transfer may be made without written approval of the Community
Development Department director or designee; if transfer is attempted without written approval
of the Community Development Department director or designee, such permit shall be deemed
void.
These definitions shall be added to IFC section 202:
DRIVEWAY. A vehicular ingress and egress route that serves no more than six (6) single
family dwellings, not including accessory structures.
FIRE STATION. A building, or portion of a building that provides, at a minimum, all weather
protection for fire apparatus. Temperatures inside the building used for this purpose must be
maintained at above thirty-two (32) degrees Fahrenheit.
IFC section 307.1.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning shall be prohibited when atmospheric
conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous. Hazardous conditions shall include,
but shall not be limited to: a)winds of ten miles per hour(10 mph) or greater; b) a red flag
warning of high fire danger issued by the National Weather Service; or c) an open burning ban
due to the air quality index or other conditions determined by the Idaho Department of
Enviromnental Quality.
IFC section 307.4.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 307.4.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet
(7620 mm) of a structure or combustible material. Conditions that could cause a fire to spread
within 25 feet(7620 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Recreational fires
shall not have a total fuel area larger than three feet(3') in diameter and not more than two feet
(2') in height.
A new section shall be added to the provisions of the IFC as follows:
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Section 307.6 Open burning rules. The following additional rules shall apply to open burning:
307.6.1 Hours. Open burning shall be allowed only between 8:00 a.m. and sunset, with the
exception of recreational fires.
307.6.2 Prohibited materials. Burning of the following materials shall be prohibited at all
times and under all conditions: yard waste, grass clippings, hazardous materials, construction
waste, demolition or salvage debris,junk motor vehicles, commercial waste, industrial waste,
tar or tar paper, railroad ties, oil, grease, household waste, tires, plastics, paints, petroleum
products, telephone poles, rubber, dead animals, asphalt materials,preservative-treated wood,
pathogenic waste, and/or insulated wire.
307.6.3 Burn barrels prohibited. Open burning in metal barrels shall be prohibited.
307.6.4 Smoke management. Any person conducting an open bum shall ensure that smoke
caused by burning shall rise up and away from neighboring residences, highways, and other
populated areas.
IFC section 308.1.6.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 308.1.6.3 Sky Lanterns. It shall be unlawful for any person to release a sky lantern or
cause a sky lantern to be released, whether tethered or untethered. It shall be unlawful for any
person to sell sky lanterns inside the boundaries of the City of Meridian.
1FC section 501.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
501.3 Construction documents. Construction documents for proposed driveways, fire apparatus
access, location of fire lanes, security gates across fire apparatus access roads and construction
documents and hydraulic calculations for fire hydrant systems shall be submitted to the fire
department for review and approval prior to construction.
IFC section 501.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
501.4 Timing of installation. Where fire apparatus access roads, driveways, or a water supply
for fire protection are required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made
serviceable prior to and during the time of construction except where approved alternative
methods of protection are provided. Temporary street signs shall be installed at each street
intersection where construction of new roadways allows passage by vehicles in accordance with
Section 505.2.
A new section shall be added to the provisions of the 1FC as follows:
Section 501.4.1 Fire Hydrant Installation Timing. All necessary fire hydrants shall be
installed and operational before any combustible materials, as such term is defined by the
international building code, 2018 edition, may be brought onto the site. Failure to comply with
this provision will result in a stop work order which shall be effective until all necessary fire
hydrants are installed and operational.
The following words shall be added to IFC section 502.1:
DRIVEWAY
FIRE STATION
The following words shall be added to the heading of IFC section 503:
AND DRIVEWAYS
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1FC section 503.1.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for
every facility, building, or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the
jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section
and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of
the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the
exterior of the building or facility. Driveways shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with S ections 5 03.1.1 through 5 03.4.1.
Exceptions:
1. The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet(45 720 mm)where
any of the following conditions occur:
1.1 The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3.
1.2 Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property, topography,
waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an approved alternative means
of fire protection is provided.
1.3 There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies.
2. Where approved by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be permitted to be
exempted or modified for solar photovoltaic power generation facilities.
A new section, section 503.7, shall be added to the provisions of the 1FC as follows:
Section 503.7 Driveways. Driveways shall be provided when any portion of an exterior wall of
the first story of a building is located more than 150 feet(45720mm) from a fire apparatus access
road. Driveways shall provide a minimum unobstructed width of 12 feet(3658mm) and a
minimum unobstructed height of 13 feet 6 inches (4115mm). Driveways in excess of 150 feet
(45720mm) in length shall be provided with turnarounds. Driveways in excess of 200 feet
(60960mm.) in length and less than 20 feet(6096mm) in width may require turnouts in addition
to turnarounds.
Section 503.7.1 Limits. A driveway shall not serve in excess of six (6) single family dwellings.
Section 503.7.2 Turnarounds. See Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
Section 503.7.3 Turnouts. Where line of sight along a driveway is obstructed by a man-made or
natural feature, turnouts shall be located as may be required by the fire code official to provide
for safe passage of vehicles. Driveway turnouts shall be of an all-weather road surface at least 10
feet(3048mm)wide and 30 feet(9144mm) long.
Section 503.7.4 Bridge Load Limits. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to
bridges on driveways and private roads. Design loads for bridges shall be established by the fire
code official.
Section 503.7.5. Fire Apparatus Access Road Address Markers. All buildings shall have a
permanently posted address, which shall be placed at each driveway entrance and be visible from
both directions of travel along the road. In all cases, the address shall be posted at the beginning
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of construction and maintained thereafter. Address signs along one-way roads shall be visible
from both the intended direction of travel and the opposite direction. Where multiple addresses
are required at a single driveway, they shall be mounted on a single post, and additional signs
shall be posted at locations where driveways divide.
Section 503.7.5.1. Lighted Address Markers. If required the address marker shall be backlit or
front lit. The accompanying site map shall also be lit for Police, Fire or EMS to easily see them
from dusk to dawn.
Section 503.7.6 Grade. The gradient for driveways shall not exceed 10 percent unless approved
by the fire code official.
Section 503.7.7 Security Gates. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved
means of emergency operation. The security gates and emergency operation shall be maintained
operational at all times.
Section 503.7.8 Surface. Driveways shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed
loads of local responding fire apparatus and shall be surfaced as to provide all weather driving
capabilities.
IFC Section 505.1.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 505.1.1 Address Identification. The required height of each address number shall be
calculated by the distance of the addressed building from the road, as follows: where the building
is less than one hundred feet(100') from the road, the height of each address number shall be six
inches (6") in height; where the building is one hundred feet to one hundred fifty feet(100-15 0')
from the road, the height of each address number shall be at least eight inches (8") in height;
where the building is one hundred fifty-one feet to two hundred feet(151-200') from the road,
the height of each address number shall be ten inches (10") in height; where the building is two
hundred one feet to two hundred fifty-one feet(201-25 F) from the road, the height of each
address number shall be twelve inches (12") in height.
A new section shall be added to the provisions of the IFC as follows:
Section 505.1.2 Multi-Tenant or Suite Identification. Tenant space or suite identification shall
be of sufficient size to be clearly visible from the road or drive aisle, and shall be installed on
exterior front and rear access doors.
IFC section 507.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 507.2 Type of Water Supply. A water supply shall consist of water delivered by fire
apparatus, reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks,water mains, or other sources approved by
the fire code official capable of providing the required fire flow, except that the water supply
required by this code shall only apply to structures served by a municipal fire department of a
fire protection district and within ten miles (I 6093m) of a responding fire station.
The exceptions to IFC section 507.5.1 shall not apply.
IFC 604.5.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
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Section 604.5.4 Grounding. Extension cords without a grounding lug shall not be permitted.
IFC section 903.3.7 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 903.3.7 Fire Department Connections. The location of the fire department connection
shall be within one hundred feet (100') of a fire hydrant unless approved by the fire chief or
designee.
A new section shall be added to the provisions of the 1FC as follows:
Section 903.4.1.1 All Buildings That Are Required To Be Sprinklered. An approved audible
sprinkler flow alarm to alert the occupants of each tenant space shall be provided in the interior
of the building at a normally attended location within each tenant space with a minimum of one
per floor.
A new section shall be added to the provisions of the 1FC as follows:
Section 903.4.2.2 Alarms.Approved audible devices and visual alarms with a minimum candela
rating of I 10 shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system on the exterior of the
building per NFPA standard 13/13R located above the fire department connection. A
combination audible and visual alarm device is acceptable.
lFC section 903.4.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 903.4.3 Floor Control Valves.Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be
provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in institutional and multi-tenant
buildings two or more stories in height.
A new section shall be added to the provisions of the 1FC as follows:
Section 903.4.4 Location Of Fire Sprinkler Controls. Sprinkler riser and appurtenances shall
be enclosed in a one hour rated room equipped with an exterior door.
1FC section 904.1.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 904.1.1 Certification of service personnel for fire-extinguishing equipment. If
required by the authority having jurisdiction, service personnel providing or conducting
maintenance on automatic fire-extinguishing systems, other than automatic sprinkler systems,
shall possess a valid certificate issued by an approved governmental agency, or other approved
organization for the type of system and work performed.
lFC section 906.2.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
906.2.1 Certification of service personnel for portable fire extinguishers. If required by the
authority having jurisdiction, service personnel providing or conducting maintenance on portable
fire extinguishers shall possess a valid certificate issued by an approved governmental agency, or
other approved organization for the type of work performed.
A new section shall be added to the provisions of the 1FC as follows:
Section 907.1.4 Non-Required Fire Alarm Systems. Where fire alarm systems not required by
the IFC as herein adopted and amended or other provision of law are installed, any and all
notification devices shall meet the minimum design, installation, and occupant notification
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requirements for systems which are required by the IFC as herein adopted and amended or other
provision of law.
A new section shall be added to the provisions of the IFC as follows:
Section 907.1.5 Partial Or Limited Fire Alarm Detection Systems. Where partial or limited
fire alarm detection systems are installed, any and all notification devices shall meet the
minimum design, installation, and occupant notification requirements applicable to full and/or
unlimited fire alarm systems.
IFC section 912.4.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 912.4.1 Locking fire department connection caps. Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe
systems shall be equipped with locking caps at all FDC connections.
IFC section 1101.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 1101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to existing buildings
constructed prior to the adoption of this code only, if in the opinion of the fire code official, they
constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.
A new section shall be added to the provisions of the IFC as follows:
2404.3.3.7 Inflatable or Portable Spray Booths. Inflatable or portable spray booths shall be
prohibited from use unless specifically listed and approved for such use.
IFC chapter 56 shall be amended as follows:
Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks. Delete Sections 5601.1.3, 5601.2.2, 5601.2.3,
5601.2.4.1, 5601.2.4.2, 5608.2, 5608.2.1, and 5608.3.
IFC chapter 80 shall be amended as follows:
Chapter 80 Referenced Standards. Where referenced, the following NFPA standards shall
refer to same in the following editions:
NFPA Year NFPA Year NFPA Year NFPA Year
Standard Edition Standard Edition Standard Edition Standard Edition
2 2020 34 2018 120 2020 505 2018
4 2015 40 2019 160 2016 652 2019
10 2018 45 2019 170 2018 654 2020
11 2016 51 2018 204 2018 655 2017
12 2018 52 2019 211 2019 664 2020
12A 2018 55 2020 241 2019 701 2019
13 2019 56 2020 253 2015 703 2018
13D 2019 58 2020 260 2019 704 2017
13R 2019 59A 2019 261 2018 720 2015
14 2019 61 2020 265 2019 750 2019
15 2017 69 2019 286 2019 853 2020
16 2019 70 2020 289 2019 914 2019
17 2017 72 2019 303 2016 1122 2018
17A 2017 80 2019 318 2018 1123 2018
20 2019 85 2019 326 2020 1124 2017
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24 2019 86 2019 385 2017 1125 2017
25 2020 92 2018 400 2019 1126 2021
30 2018 96 2017 407 2017 1127 2018
30A 2018 99 2018 409 2016 1221 2019
30B 2019 101 2018 410 2020 2001 2018
31 2020 105 2019 484 2019 2010 2020
32 2016 110 2019 495 2018
33 2018 111 2019 498 2018
Section 8. That Meridian City Code section 10-5-1 shall be amended as follows:
10-5-1: ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE, INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE PARTS V AND VI,AND
LOCAL AMENDMENTS:
The following codes, published by the International Code Council, ineluding all appendiees.
thereto, are hereby adopted and incorporated in full as if set forth at length herein, and shall
apply and control within the City of Meridian, save and except such portions as hereinafter
deleted, modified or amended:
A. The 241-22018 edition of the International Mechanical Code (hereinafter-1MG), including
appendix A, as ado ted by the State of Idaho, together with rules and regulations adopted by the
State of Idaho, as amended by section 10-5-2 of this chapter(hereinafter IMC);
B. The 241-2 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (hereinafter-!FGC) including appendices A, B,
C, and D, as adopted by the State of Idaho, together with rules and regulations adopted by the
State of Idaho, as amended by section 10-5-3 of this chapter(hereinafter JFGQ; and
C. IRC parts V and V1, with gppendices A, B, C and D,published under the authori1y of the
International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by the State of Idaho, together with rules and
regulations adopted by the State of Idaho, as amended by section 10-5-4 of this chapter.
Section 9. That Meridian City Code section 10-5-2 shall be amended as follows:
10-5-2: AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE:
The following amendments to the IMC shall apply:
A. The following definitions provided in IMC section 202, Definitions, shall be amended as
follows:
Light-Duty Cooking Appliance: Light-duty cooking appliances include gas and electric
ovens (including standard, bake, roasting, revolving, retherm, convection, combination
convection/steamer, countertop conveyorized baking/finishing, deck, pastry-,end-elee4te-and
gas 60 1 . . :ovens), electric and gas steam jacketed kettles, electric and gas pasta
cookers, electric and gas compartment steamers (both pressure and atmospheric) and electric
and gas cheesemelters.
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Medium-Duty Cooking Appliance: Medium-duty cooking appliances include electric discrete
element ranges (with or without oven), electric and gas hot-top ranges, electric and gas
griddles, electric and gas double sided griddles, electric and gas fryers (including open deep
fat fryers, donut fryers, kettle fryers and pressure fryers), electric and gas conveyor 12izza
ovens, electric and gas tilting skillets (braising pans) and electric and gas rotisseries.
B. The following language shall be added to IMC section 401.1 Scope:
Exception: The principles specified in ASHRAE 62-2010 may be used as an alternative to
this chapter to demonstrate compliance with required ventilation air for occupants.
C. The following language shall be added to EAC section 504.6.1504.8.1 Material And Size:
Exception: Dryer duct may be constructed of 0.0 13 (30 gage) or equivalent if prefabricated
0.0 16 (2 8 gage) ducts and fittings are not available.
D. The following language shall be added to IMC table 603.4 Duct Construction Minimum Sheet
Metal Thickness For Single Dwelling Units:
Exception: Round duct, enclosed rectangular ducts and fittings less than fourteen(14) inches
may be constructed of 0.0 13 (30 gage) or equivalent if prefabricated 0.0 16 (28 gage) ducts
and fittings are not available.
Section 10. That Meridian City Code section 10-5-3 shall be amended as follows:
10-5-3: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE:
A. lFGC section 109 shall be deleted.
A—. B. The last sentence of IFGC section 406.4 shall be deleted, and replaced with language to
read as follows:
Mechanical gauges used to measure test pressure shall have a range such that the highest end
of the scale is not greater than two (2) times the test pressure nor lower than one and one-half
(1.5)times the test pressure.
B—. C. IFGC section 406.4.1 shall be deleted, and replaced with language to read as follows:
Test Pressure. Not less than twenty(20)psig (140kPa gauge) test pressure shall be required
for systems with a maximum working pressure up to ten(10) inches water column. For
systems with a maximum working pressure between ten(10) inches water column and ten
(10)psig (70kPa gauge); not less than sixty(60)psig (420kPa gauge) test pressure shall be
required. For systems over ten(10)psig (70kPa gauge)working pressure, minimum test
pressure shall be no less than six (6)times working pressure.
Q-D. IFGC section 406.4.2 shall be deleted, and replaced with language to read as follows:
The test duration shall not be less than twenty(20)minutes.
D. The last sei#enee of WGG seetion 408.4 shall be deleted, and r-eplaeed with langtiage to read
as follows-
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illuminating appliances, ranges, clothes dryers, outdoor gr-ills, decorative vented
applianees for-installation in�vefited f4r-eplaees, and gas fir-eplaees need not be so
equipped.
E. A new section, IFGC section 503.4.1.2, shall be added, to read as follows:
Testing. All plastic pipe within a dwelling used for venting flue gases shall be tested at
five (5)psi for fifteen (15)minutes.
F. Anew sentence shall be added to lFGC section 505.1.1, to read as follows:
An interlock between the cooking appliance and the exhaust hood system shall not be
required for appliances that are of the manually operated type and are factory equipped
with standing pilot bumer ignition systems.
Section 11. That Meridian City Code sections 10-5-4(H—M) shall be amended as follows:
14. Anew sentenee shall be added to seetion M1507.3.1, to read as follows-i
Owdoor-air-shall be dueted predominantly herizental to avoid ehimney eff-eet. Outdoef
air-duets will eentain an aeeessible baek draft damper-and be designed to have an opeff
er-ass seetion of twenty (20) square inehes per one thousand (1,000) square feet e
eonditioned spaee.
-LH. The following language shall be added to table M1601.1.1(2):
Round duct, enclosed rectangular ducts and fittings less than fourteen (14) inches may be
constructed of 0.013 (30 gage) or equivalent if prefabricated 0.016 (28 gage) ducts and
fittings are not available.
JJ The last sentence of section G2417.4 (406.4) shall be deleted, and replaced with language to
read as follows:
Mechanical gauges used to measure test pressure shall have a range such that the highest
end of the scale is not greater than two (2)times the test pressure nor lower than one and
one-half(1.5) times the test pressure.
K—J. Section G2417.4.1 (IFGC 406.4.1) shall be deleted, and replaced with language to read as
follows:
The test pressure shall not be less than twenty(20)psig (one hundred forty(140) kPa
gauge)test pressure shall be required for systems with a maximum working pressure up
to ten(10) inches water column. For systems with a maximum working pressure between
ten(10) inches water column and ten(10)psig (seventy(70)kPa gauge), not less than
sixty(60)psig(four hundred twenty(420)kPa gauge)test pressure shall be required. For
systems over ten (10)psig(seventy(70)kPa gauge) working pressure, minimum test
pressure shall be no less than six (6)times working pressure.
&K. Section G2417.4.2 (IFGC 406.4.2) shall be deleted, and replaced with language to read as
follows:
The test duration shall not be less than twenty(20) minutes.
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M-.L. A new section, section G2427.4.1.2, shall be added, to read as follows:
Testing. All plastic pipe within a dwelling used for venting flue gases shall be tested at
five (5)psi for fifteen (15)minutes.
Section 12. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that the provisions and parts
of this ordinance shall be severable. If any paragraph, part, section, subsection, sentence, clause,
or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance.
Section 13. All City of Meridian ordinances, or resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in
conflict herewith, are hereby repealed.
Section 14. That this ordinance shall be effective on January 1, 202 1.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of
52020.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this_day of
� 2020.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Robert Simison, Mayor Clinws Johnson, City Clerk
STATEMENT OF MERIDIAN CITY ATTORNEY AS TO
ADEQUACY OF SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 20-1905
The undersigned, William L.M. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian, Idaho, hereby
certifies that he is the legal advisor of the City and has reviewed a copy of the attached summary
of Ordinance no. 20- of the City of Meridian, Idaho, and has found the same to be true and
complete and provides adequate notice to the public pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-901A(3).
DATED this day of � 2020.
William L.M. Nary, City Attorney
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NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO I.C. § 50-901(A)
CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 20-1905
An Ordinance amending Meridian City Code section 10-1-1, regarding adoption of 2018
International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Swimming
Pool And Spa Code, 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 International Existing
Building Code, and respective local amendments; amending Meridian City Code Section 10-1-2,
regarding amendments to International Building Code; amending Meridian City Code Section 10-
1-3, regarding amendments to International Residential Code; repealing and replacing Meridian
City Code Section 10-1-4, regarding amendments to International Energy Conservation Code;
amending Meridian City Code section 10-2-3(B), regarding plumbing permit and inspection fees;
amending Meridian City Code section 10-3-3(E), regarding electrical permit and inspection fees;
repealing and replacing Title 10, Chapter 4, Meridian City Code, regarding adoption of the 2018
International Fire Code and local amendments thereto; amending Meridian City Code section 10-
5-1,regarding adoption of 2018 International Mechanical Code,2018 International Fuel Gas Code,
2018 International Residential Code Parts V and VI, and respective local amendments; amending
Meridian City Code Section 10-5-2, regarding amendments to 2018 International Mechanical
Code; amending Meridian City Code section 10-5-3, regarding amendments to the International
Fuel Gas Code; amending Meridian City Code sections 10-5-4(H—M), regarding amendments to
Part V (Mechanical) and Part VI (Fuel Gas) of the 2018 International Residential Code; adopting
a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
First Reading:
Adopted after first reading by suspension of
the rule as allowed pursuant to Idaho Code
City of Meridian § 50-902: YES NO
Mayor and City Council Second Reading:
By: Chris Johnson, City Clerk Third Reading:
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