2020-11-24 Regular WE IDIAN
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM 6:06 pm
Minutes
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ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
PRESENT
Mayor Robert E. Simison
Councilwoman Liz Strader
Councilman Brad Hoaglun
Councilwoman Jessica Perreault
Councilman Luke Cavener
ABSENT
Councilman Joe Borton
Councilman Treg Bernt
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COMMUNITY INVOCATION
ADOPTION OF AGENDA Adopted
PUBLIC FORUM - Future Meeting Topics
The public are invited to sign up in advance of the meeting at meridiancity.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.
RESOLUTIONS [Action Item]
1. Resolution No. 20-2243: A Resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
of Meridian Appointing Destinie Hart to Seat 1 of the Meridian Historic
Preservation Commission; and Providing an Effective Date Approved
Motion to approve made by Councilman Hoaglun, Seconded by Councilman
Cavener.
Voting Yea: Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Hoaglun, Councilwoman Perreault,
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.
2. Public Hearing for Consideration and Approval of Intent of the City of Meridian to
Sell at Auction Certain Real Property Located at 345 W.Winnipeg Street,Ada
County Parcel #R5672060442, Parcel #0442 of Lot 1, Block 10 in the Meridian
Heights Subdivision No. 2 Approved
3. Public Hearing for Paramount Point (H-2020-0098) by Brighton Development,
Inc., Located at the Southwest Corner of N. Fox Run Way and W. Chinden Blvd.
Approved
A. Request: Development Agreement Modification to amend the fourth
addendum of the Paramount Development Agreement (Inst. #2017-066043)
to incorporate a new concept plan consisting of five (5) commercial lots and
associated site improvements pertinent to Paramount Point Subdivision.
Motion to approve made by Councilman Hoaglun, Seconded by Councilwoman
Strader.
Voting Yea: Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Hoaglun, Councilwoman Perreault,
Councilman Cavener
4. Public Hearing for Horse Meadows Subdivision (H-2020-0060) by Riley Planning
Services, Located at 710 N. Black Cat Rd. Continued to December 22, 2020
A. Request: Rezone of 4.71 acres of land from the R-4 zoning district (Medium-
Low Density Residential) to the R-8 zoning district (Medium-Density
Residential); and,
B. Request: Preliminary Plat consisting of 26 single-family residential lots and
5 common lots on 4.71 acres of land in the proposed R-8 zoning district.
Motion to continue to December 22, 2020 made by Councilman Hoaglun, Seconded
by Councilwoman Strader.
Voting Yea: Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Hoaglun, Councilwoman Perreault,
Councilman Cavener
ORDINANCES [Action Item]
5. Second 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 Third reading scheduled for December 1, 2020
6. Ordinance No. 20-1906: An Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance of Certain City-
Owned Real Property at Auction Consisting of Approximately 0.218 acres located
at 345 W. Winnipeg Street,Ada County Parcel #R5672060442, Legal Parcel #0442
of Lot 1, Block 10, Meridian Heights Subdivision No. 02 (Parcel B, Record of Survey
#5472),Ada County, Idaho; Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute and
Attest on Behalf of the City of Meridian the Deed and Other Documents Necessary
to Complete the Transaction; Providing for a Waiver of the Reading Rules; and
Providing an Effective Date Approved
Motion to approve made by Councilman Hoaglun, Seconded by Councilman
Cavener.
Voting Yea: Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Hoaglun, Councilwoman Perreault,
Councilman Cavener
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
EXECUTIVE SESSION Vacated from Agenda
7. Per Idaho Code 74-206A(1)(a) To deliberate on a labor contract offer or to
formulate a counteroffer.
Motion to vacate from the agenda made by Councilman Hoaglun, Seconded by
Councilman Cavener.
Voting Yea: Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Hoaglun, Councilwoman Perreault,
Councilman Cavener
ADJOURNMENT
7:48 pm
Item#2.
Meridian City Council November 24, 2020.
A Meeting of the Meridian City Council was called to order at 6:06 p.m., Tuesday,
November 24, 2020, by Mayor Robert Simison.
Members Present: Robert Simison, Luke Cavener, Jessica Perreault, Brad Hoaglun and
Liz Strader.
Members Absent: Joe Borton and Treg Bernt.
Also present: Chris Johnson, Bill Nary, Joe Dodson, Kyle Radek, Shawn Harper, Joe
Bongiorno and Dean Willis.
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
Liz Strader Joe Borton
_X_ Brad Hoaglun 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 24th at
6:06 p.m. We will begin tonight's meeting with roll call attendance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Simison: Next item is the Pledge of Allegiance. If you will all join me and stand for the
Pledge of Allegiance.
(Pledge of Allegiance recited.)
COMMUNITY INVOCATION
Simison: Our next item is -- it looks like we don't have anyone for the invocation this
evening.
Johnson: That's correct, Mr. Mayor.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Simison: Okay. Then, we will move on to the adoption of the agenda.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: I move the adoption of the agenda as published.
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Cavener: Mr. Mayor, I will second the motion.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to adopt the agenda as published. Any
discussion? If not, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have
it and the agenda is agreed to.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. TWO ABSENT.
PUBLIC FORUM — Future Meeting Topics
Simison: No one signed up under public forum this evening?
Johnson: Mr. Mayor, that's correct.
RESOLUTIONS [Action Item]
1. Resolution No. 20-2243: A Resolution of the Mayor and the City
Council of the City of Meridian Appointing Destinie Hart to Seat 1 of
the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission; and Providing an
Effective Date
Simison: Okay. So, with that we will move on to the first item. Resolution. Resolution
No. 2243, which is an appointment of Destinie Hart to the Historic Preservation
Commission. Council, I was once again joined by the illustrious chair of our historic
preservation commission and we sat down and we interviewed Destinie for this position
on HPC. Destinie brings a wealth of knowledge, especially in a very unique area of grant
writing, which is -- can always be helpful in our commissions and I think grant writing is
just one aspect of, you know, people that are detail oriented and can really help in HPC
sometimes looking at, you know, applications, whether for, you know, historical purposes
or grants or otherwise, but she is interested. She's got a long history of service in the
community and I would love her consideration for appointments to HPC.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: Be happy to make the motion if Council Woman Perreault does not.
Perreault: Yes. Go ahead. Sorry. My voice is a bit rough tonight.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: I would move that we approve Resolution No. 20-2243 appointing Destinie Hart
to Seat One of the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission.
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Cavener: Second the motion, Mr. Mayor.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to approve Resolution No. 2243. Is there any
discussion? If not, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have
it.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. TWO ABSENT.
Simison: And I do see that we have Destinie on the call with us. Destinie, we would love
-- if you would like to make any comments we can unmute you to make any comments.
Or if you can unmute yourself, actually. Well, I don't know if she's going to be able to do
that, so if she does -- I mean we can stop any of our next comments. But we just want to
say welcome to her and appreciate her service to HPC.
ACTION ITEMS
2. Public Hearing for Consideration and Approval of Intent of the City of
Meridian to Sell at Auction Certain Real Property Located at 345 W.
Winnipeg Street, Ada County Parcel #R5672060442, Parcel #0442 of
Lot 1, Block 10 in the Meridian Heights Subdivision No. 2
Simison: So, with that we will move on to our public hearing portion of tonight's agenda.
First item is consideration of approval of intent of the City of Meridian to sell certain real
property. I'm going to open this public hearing -- hearing and turn this over to Mr. Radek.
Radek: Mayor Simison, Council Members, can everybody hear me? Okay. This is an
item that you have seen before on the October 27th agenda. Council resolved to declare
our intent to dispose of this well lot. We are now moving through the stage of the
checkboxes we have to go through to properly dispose of it according to law. After this
public hearing, assuming Council votes to approve the item, the next step will be
publication of the disposition ordinance on December 4th. After that we will be able to go
ahead with public auction to dispose of the well lot. If you -- you may or may not recall in
the October 27th Council memo this is a well that we inherited when we annexed Meridian
Heights and Kentucky Ridge. The well was never of the quality that we could use to serve
customers, because of the water quality. The well produced water that was over the
maximum contaminant level for uranium. We did have to keep the well in service for a
while as a backup for fireflow, but since then the city's been able to connect up to the
system -- to the city system sufficiently so the well is no longer needed. The well has
since been abandoned to affect source water quality and now we are ready to dispose of
the well lot. We have no further use for it. We have -- we have other wells in the area
and we -- we have accounted for our future needs in the area. So, with that I will stand
for any questions.
Simison: Thank you, Kyle. Council, any questions at this time? This is a public hearing.
Mr. Clerk, do we have anyone signed up to testify on this item?
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Johnson: Mr. Mayor, no one has signed up.
Simison: Okay. Is there anybody in the room that would like to come forward and testify
on this item or anybody who is on the Zoom call, just use the raise your hand function at
the bottom and we can bring you in to speak. Seeing nobody in either fashion wishing
to testify -- Kyle, any last comments?
Radek: Mayor Simison, no.
Simison: Okay. Then do I have a motion from Council?
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Cavener: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: Just for process, if any. Our -- our only action tonight is just to close the public
hearing; correct?
Nary: Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council, there is a resolution that's part of your packet.
That resolution needs to be approved and, then, bring back an ordinance to carry out the
sale part. This just sets the minimum price.
Cavener: Okay. Let me track with that. I don't know if anyone's got a copy of the
resolution in front of them. I don't.
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Is it the resolution or the ordinance under --
Nary: The resolution --the ordinance we will come back -- I think Kyle said already. Next
week?
Simison: The ordinance is on six.
Nary: The ordinance is already there? Oh, you're right.
Simison: Is the resolution still --
Nary: Yes, you still need to do the resolution, too.
Simison: Okay. And where is the resolution? Does anyone have the resolution number?
Nary: 20-2238. Oh, I apologize. That was on there because you have already done that.
Kyle said that. I missed that. I apologize. So, the resolution has been done. It's just the
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ordinance that's on your agenda for approval.
Simison: Okay.
Cavener: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: So, close the public hearing, which you have had a motion and a second to do.
Cavener: I don't believe we have the motion yet, but I'm happy to make one that we close
the public hearing.
Simison: And a second?
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Hoaglun: Second the motion, Mr. Mayor.
Simison: Motion and a second. Is there discussion? Council Woman Strader.
Strader: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I -- I could have my properties mixed up, but I was curious
if Kyle wouldn't mind reaching out to the Meridian Heights Subdivision. I recall residents
there saying that their kids like to play on this lot and if you wouldn't mind contacting their
HOA or their group to see if they are interested, I would love for them to be involved if
they have a way to make this into a little neighborhood park or something.
Radek: Mr. Mayor, Council Woman Strader, we actually have identified that -- that
resident who spoke up at that meeting and through our notification strategy we will be
able to notify them. Unfortunately, Meridian Heights does not have an HOA, so we can't
work through an HOA, but we will -- our intent is to -- is to sign the property and to send
out notifications to a radius and that radius will at least cover the -- that resident that you
are speaking of.
Strader: Thank you.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to close the public hearing. Is there further
discussion? If not, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have
it and the motion is agreed to and the public hearing is closed.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. TWO ABSENT.
Simison: Thank you very much, Kyle.
Radek: Pardon me?
Simison: Thank you.
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Radek Oh. Thank you, sir.
3. Public Hearing for Paramount Point (H-2020-0098) by Brighton
Development, Inc., Located at the Southwest Corner of N. Fox Run
Way and W. Chinden Blvd.
A. Request: Development Agreement Modification to amend the
fourth addendum of the Paramount Development Agreement
(Inst. #2017-066043) to incorporate a new concept plan
consisting of five (5) commercial lots and associated site
improvements pertinent to Paramount Point Subdivision
Simison: Next item up, No. 3 on the agenda is a public hearing for Paramount Point, H-
2020-0098. 1 will open the staff hearing -- or this public hearing with staff comments.
Dodson: Thank you, Mr. Mayor, Members of Council. Thanks for having me tonight yet
again. Okay. So, as stated, this first item before you tonight is for Paramount MDA.
There is a request to do a development agreement modification on a site that we
previously discussed and City Council approved a short plat on in September of 2020
under the application H-2020-0082, also called Paramount Point short plat. The applicant
proposes to amend the fourth addendum of the existing Paramount development
agreement to incorporate a new concept plan as required. The existing DA provision was
identified during the review of the Paramount Point short plat application that was
approved in September. The subject DA requires the modification to include a conceptual
development plan prior to submittal of a certificate of zoning compliance application or
issuance of any building permits. Staff notes that, unfortunately, there have been two
certificates of zoning compliance already approved on this site prior to staff realizing that
this DA provision needed to be adhered to. It included an urgent care facility and a bank.
The applicant has submitted a -- this is the short plat by the way. The applicant has
submitted a new concept plan that matches the approved short plat and depicts four
commercial building lots and two common lots with a public road bisecting the subject site
for connectivity to the west through the Linder Village project. In addition, the urgent care
facility that was approved in 2019 is no longer under the same ownership as the rest of
the subject parcels, but is part of the amended development agreement. It makes up the
fifth lot on the concept plan, noted as not a park on this -- on the short plat and is in the
northeast corner of this site here. The new concept plan also depicts a right-in, right-out
connection to North Fox Run Way, which is the north-south road here, which is a collector
road. That driveway access is in alignment with the driveway access across Fox Run
Way for the assisted living facility. Staff believes the new concept plan is consistent with
the requirements of the addendum and, therefore, staff recommends approval of the DA
mod with the recommended changes in the staff report. After that I will stand for
questions.
Simison: Okay. Thank you, Joe. Council, any questions?
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
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Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: Thank you, Joe. I think I gave you a heads up about this question, but I recall
when this was presented to us we had asked for some follow up about whether there is
going to be a crosswalk here, just given the amount of traffic heading into this
development and if there has been any update on that.
Dodson: Council Woman Strader, Members of the Council, I have not been told
specifically, other than from the previous meeting, that there is intended to be a crosswalk
at North Fox Run Way. The applicant is on the call tonight and plans to present, so they
might have a more update -- a more substantial update than I can give you.
Strader: Super.
Simison: Council, any other questions for staff at this time? Okay. I will turn this over to
the applicant. Kody, you are recognized for 15 minutes. If you can state your name and
address for the record, please.
Daffer: Hi. My name is Kody -- Kody Daffer. I'm at -- sorry. 2929 North Navigator Drive,
Meridian. I appreciate the opportunity to come present to you guys today. We are in
agreement with everything that's in the staff report and we have been working very closely
with the developers to make sure that everything is pedestrian friendly and we have had
some comments about lighting and signage and things of that nature. We have tried to
incorporate every comment that comes our way to make sure that everybody is -- what's
the word -- pleased with what we are presenting, that they don't mind living next to it. We
want to make sure everybody appreciates it and we would request your approval.
Simison: Council, any questions?
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: Thank you very much, Kody, for presenting today. I guess could you elaborate
a little bit more -- I remember when Mr. Wardle presented this project originally that they
had some discussions specifically about whether there is going to be a crosswalk here
and I guess I would just like some more detail on where that stands and how we are going
to make sure that that happens and -- and -- and get to a good outcome for the neighbors.
Daffer: Sure. Mr. Mayor, Council Woman Strader, thanks for that question. I believe that
along with the crosswalk along Fox Run Way that Joe pointed out, we are also planning
on working with Linder Village to put a crosswalk on the -- the new street as well, just to
make sure that there is enough space there. There is really plenty of lighting and the
landscape, make sure it's a pedestrian friendly and safe way to travel from the
neighborhoods to Linder Village and any businesses at that point in the commercial
subdivision.
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Strader: Great. Thanks.
Simison: Council, any further questions for the applicant? Okay. Thank you very much.
This is a public hearing. Mr. Clerk, do we have anyone signed up to testify on this item?
Johnson: Mr. Mayor, we had nobody sign up to testify in advance.
Simison: Okay. Is there anybody in the audience that would like to provide testimony on
this item or anybody on the Zoom call, if you can indicate by using the raise your hand
function at the bottom. Or star nine.
Johnson: I believe it's star nine.
Simison: Or nine if you are on the telephone, since we do have someone on the phone.
Seeing nobody who would like to provide testimony on this item, would the applicant like
to make any final comments?
Daffer: Just we agree with the staff report and I really appreciate this chance to work with
you again. Thank you.
Simison: Thank you very much. Council, I will turn this over to you.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: I move that we close the public hearing for H-2020-0098.
Cavener: Second the motion, Mr. Mayor.
Simison: Motion and second to close the public hearing. Any discussion on the motion?
If not, all in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have it, the motion
carries and the public hearing is closed.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. TWO ABSENT.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: Now that we have Council Woman Strader's crosswalk in play, I would move
that after considering all staff and applicant testimony, I move to approve file number H-
2020-0098 as presented in the staff report for November 24th, 2020.
Strader: Second.
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Simison: I have a motion and a second. Is there any discussion on the motion? If not,
Clerk will call the roll.
Roll call: Bernt, absent; Borton, absent; Cavener, yea; Hoaglun, yea; Strader, yea;
Perreault, yea.
Simison: All ayes. Motion carries and the item is agreed to. Thank you very much. Best
of luck and continue on the project.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. TWO ABSENT.
4. Public Hearing for Horse Meadows Subdivision (H-2020-0060) by Riley
Planning Services, Located at 710 N. Black Cat Rd. Continued to
December 22, 2020
A. Request: Rezone of 4.71 acres of land from the R-4 zoning
district (Medium Low Density Residential) to the R-8 zoning
district (Medium-Density Residential); and,
B. Request: Preliminary Plat consisting of 26 single-family
residential lots and 5 common lots on 4.71 acres of land in the
proposed R-8 zoning district.
Simison: Next item is a public hearing for H-2020-0060. I will open this public hearing
with staff comments and turn it over to Joe.
Dodson: Thank you, Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council. Please bear with me on this as
I might bounce around a little bit between the plat that was previously reviewed and the
latest plat. The applications before you are for Horse Meadows Subdivision with a request
for a rezone from the existing R-4 zoning district to the R-8 zoning district and a
preliminary plat consisting of 26 single family residential lots and four common lots on
4.71 acres of land. The gross density of the project is 5.52 dwelling units per acre, which
is in the middle of the allowed density for the future land use designation of medium
density residential, which allows three to eight dwelling units per acre. The average lot
size within the development is around 4,100 square feet. The minimum lot size in the
requested R-8 zone is 4,000 square feet. Because the lots are so close to the minimum
lot size and the look of the submitted elevations, staff was concerned with the proposed
homes being able to fit on the lots and so staff requested the applicant provide an exhibit
showing how these will occur. The applicant provided this exhibit for the previous layout.
It's applicability should still stand despite the changes to the plat. That is this exhibit here.
And, again, this plat has been revised, so don't hang onto it too tightly. Because the
subject site is less than five acres in size, the UDC minimum requirement of ten percent
qualified open space and at least one site amenity are not required to be met. However,
the applicant is requesting a rezone to a zoning district that allows higher density than the
previous R-4 zoning district existing. Therefore, staff finds it appropriate that usable open
space and an amenity be provided. In response the applicant proposed approximately
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35,000 square feet of open space or roughly 17 percent with the previous plan and with
the revised plat has proposed approximately 8,000 more square feet of open space,
which now was approximately 21 percent. This open space consists mostly of the street
buffers along the outside of the development, but also includes a central comment lot that
is almost 8,000 square feet in the new revised plat. Access into this development is
proposed via a new local street connection to Pine Avenue. All internal local streets within
the proposed development are shown as 33 foot wide street sections with five foot
attached sidewalks. This street section will accommodate on-street parking where no
driveways exist. Originally access was proposed to Black Cat by way of converting West
Quarter Horse Lane to a new public street. However, ACHD denied this access, because
the adjacent Pine Avenue is a lesser classified street than Black Cat, collector versus
arterial, and, therefore, access must be taken from Pine. West Quarter Horse Lane is
currently an ingress-egress easement -- access easement with four servient sites,
including the subject site. Without the consent of all easement holders, the access to
Black Cat must remain. At the Commission meeting staff recommended the easement
area remain as a nonbuildable lot until such time it can be included as part of a future
development. At the Commission meeting the Commission did recommend approval with
some requested changes as outlined below. The key issues of discussion by Commission
were how Quarter Horse Lane, the easement area, was intended to function both in the
near future and in the years to come. Specifically how much of it will be greenspace and
how much is expected to be right of way for the other easement holders to the east and
southeast. In addition, they discuss the size of the lots in relation to the submitted concept
elevations and concern over whether those homes can actually be built on the proposed
lots and, finally, the location and amount of open space that was proposed and how will
the different locations be accessed by residents. Because of these issues, Commission
recommended that a condition requiring fencing along the north boundary of the open
space lot in the northeast corner where the tot lot was previously proposed would be
added for safety. They also recommended that the applicant revise the plat to reconfigure
the lots in this corner, nine and 11, around the northeast corner open space lot to increase
its overall size. They also wanted to add a condition to work with staff on providing fencing
within the easement area if it were to remain as partial open space and partial ingress-
egress. They also recommended revising the plat to remove a lot along Black Cat Road
to widen those lots and, then, finally, to provide some sample elevations that will fit on the
proposed lots. There is a little bit to unpack there, but prior to diving more into the new
plat, the outstanding issues for City Council are the following: The applicant did not
submit different elevations based on the Commission's recommendations because it has
been stated that the submitted -- submitted elevations with the application are intended
to be constructed in the development and should fit on the lots. In addition, the revised
plat now shows the private lane easement as a common lot and dedicated right of way.
If Council supports the revised plat, staff does recommend a new DA provision -- or I
should say recommend to revise DA provision 1.E and be modified to read as follows: A
final plat application shall not be submitted until the applicant receives approval and
provides documentation from all easement holders to relinquish their rights to the existing
access easement once the public road connection to Pine Avenue is constructed. In
addition, we recommend that Council strike condition of approval 2.C, as this coincides
with the modified DA provision above. In addition, we -- I recommend that Council include
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a new condition of approval to construct a five foot wide micro path along the south side
of Lot 7, Block 1, which is this here. Sorry. Along -- in Lot 8, but along the south border
of Lot 7, Block 1, that connects to the sidewalk along the internal street and to the sidewalk
along Black Cat. As noted, following the Commission hearing the applicant revised the
plat in response to the Commission's recommendations and also incorporated other
changes that have not yet been fully analyzed by staff. The applicant has provided a
comprehensive narrative of the proposed changes and I have also provided a summary
of the proposed changes for Council's consideration. Staff has also outlined some of the
outstanding issues as noted above and recommended changes or inclusion of new
conditions. The three main changes in the revised plat versus the plat heard by the
Commission -- the open space is no longer located in the northeast corner and is now in
a more central location within the subdivision. This has also allowed the applicant to
increase the overall open space from -- to include approximately 8,000 more square feet
and totals nearly an acre overall for the site. In addition, per the recommendation of the
Commission, one lot was removed from the west boundary from the lots along Black Cat.
Most notable, the applicant is now proposing to construct the common open space and a
public street over the area of the subject site that contains the existing ingress and egress
easement. Conveyance of this right of way to ACHD is contingent upon all easement
holders relinquishing their rights to the use of said easement. The applicant's attorney is
working with the three other landowners on a resolution, but no such relinquishment has
been obtained at this time. There has been no written testimony since the Commission
hearing and so after that I will stand for questions.
Simison: Thank you, Joe. Council, any questions?
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: I do have one to that very last point you spoke to, Joe, and I don't know if it's a
question for you or Mr. Nary, but, you know, they are working on that resolution for that
ingress-egress and -- and getting -- making agreement on that. It hasn't been obtained
at this time. Does -- do we make -- if this moves forward and we find agreement on
everything, is there to be a condition in there that that has to be resolved before this can
move forward and how do we do that, Mr. Nary.
Nary: So, Mr. Mayor, Members of Council, Council Member Hoaglun, I think Joe has a
condition like that, so it is required that they can't bring it back for final plat without that.
So, it won't come back-- if they can't get it done, then, they can't plat this project and build
it.
Hoaglun: Okay. Mr. Mayor, yes, so that was the DA provision 1.E that creates -- allows
that to move forward with that process working itself out?
Dodson: Councilman Hoaglun, Members of the Council, that is correct. Yes. That's why
I noted that DA provision that they -- they have the -- the life of the preliminary plat to do
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that and get those things recorded. So, there is -- again, it incentivizes them to get it
done, otherwise, this plat will not be able to work and, then, they will have to come back
and get some other kind of plat approval.
Hoaglun: Got it. Thank you.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: Joe, please, forgive my voice tonight. A couple questions for you. First, what's
the distance between Black Cat Road and the entrance to the first street there coming
south into the subdivision? My concern is that it's my understanding that -- that Pine
Avenue is intended to be connected through to Ten Mile, that a lot of the right of way
either has been obtained or at least been verbally committed to ACHD to do that, but
there is not funding for it at this time, but there is an anticipation that it will connect. So,
then, Pine Avenue is going to be a fully developed street. I just have a lot of concern that
that entrance is really close to the Black Cat and Pine intersection and, to be candid,
live in the subdivision directly to the east of this and there are people that are cutting north
on Black Cat, making a right onto Pine Avenue, that -- that fly through that intersection
and it would be very easy for -- for somebody to not recognize a vehicle turning left onto
Pine, so -- so, what -- what would -- is the distance between the intersection and this
entrance into the subdivision sufficient if Pine Avenue gets fully built out?
Dodson: Council Woman Perreault, Members of the Council, those are great questions.
First, to the point of Pine Avenue punching through. I will be the planner on those two
projects that will do that and that will be constructed by those applicants and those
developers. So, there is a plan and intention to connect Pine all the way through from
Black Cat to Ten Mile. Secondly, this lines up with the north -- I can't say that word -- I'm
going to butcher it -- Traquair Street on the north side of Pine Avenue and that was per
ACHD's request. Again, the applicant originally did not propose this connection to Pine
and neither did staff. ACHD is requiring this connection, because it lines up with the street
on the north side of Pine Avenue. From what I'm seeing it looks to be probably
approximately a hundred feet from the near edge of Black Cat, give or take, you know,
ten feet or so. So, I understand your concerns. Staff had these same concerns when we
originally reviewed the plat, which this is closer to some of those original plans, but this is
perACHD's recommendation.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor, a follow up.
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: Joe, do you know -- other than it lining up, did they give any other reason?
Because the -- the street directly to the north of that is just a cul-de-sac. There is maybe
seven houses on it at the most. It doesn't go anywhere. So, I'm not understanding why
it lining up is -- and it won't go anywhere, because there is a canal on the other side --
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there is a canal to the north of the -- of the homes. So, did they give any other reason
besides that? I just -- this is a -- I would much rather see the entrance come through
where the current --where the cul-de-sac is just head straight north from there and, then,
put the cul-de-sac in where this first entrance is. It just seems a lot -- like it makes a lot
more sense to do that from a safety standpoint.
Dodson: Council Woman Perreault, Members of the Council, I -- professionally I agree
with you, but that -- ACHD did not -- and from what I remember reading the staff report
did not give anymore reason other than that. I'm not sure if they are very flexible on that,
but that could be something to discuss. It could be an additional condition I guess to
evaluate whether or not that access should be switched.
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: Thank you, Joe. You know, I noticed that in your staff report the comment that
the revised plat hasn't been fully analyzed by staff. I would hate to hear that, especially
if you are jammed and more time is needed for something, I guess are the changes
material in nature? Like do you feel like further time might lead you to different
conclusions? Can you just give me a feel for that comment and how material it is and
sort of the -- the timing that you think is necessary on your end?
Dodson: Council Woman Strader, Council, great questions. When I say that I didn't fully
analyze it, it -- I guess it's the partial truth. This, as I noted, is more in line with one of the
original plans that we worked through and more in line with what staff had recommended
before. This is probably the seventh iteration of this plat that I have looked at and the
main point of me saying that it hasn't been fully analyzed is the analysis in my staff report
is not reflect -- does not reflect this plat, it reflects the previous plat. However, the general
consensus and general needs of the city I think are still being met with this plat. The only
issue is that this right of way in the southern end of the site cannot be built as shown until
all those easement holders relinquish their rights, which with my recommended DA
provision that will hold this applicant to making that happen, otherwise, this plat will expire.
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: Thank you, Joe. I in no way was trying to imply that you hadn't done some
analysis. I assumed that because of the workload and changes that it had just been a
challenge. So, do you feel comfortable that it makes sense to make a decision this
evening or do you feel additional time would benefit the Council to follow -- you know, to
follow up with ACHD and can do the completion of your staff report or do you think that
those details in the staff report are relatively immaterial versus the whole concept
matching originally what you analyzed?
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Dodson: Council Woman Strader, I honestly think that this could be handled tonight. I
-- a lot of the issues presented in the staff report are, frankly, answered by this plat and
the biggest one being what is going to happen to that easement. I have, like as you noted,
quite a bit of work, so continuing this out only hurts me there, but beyond that, again, the
analysis in there has kind of been responded to by this plat and from the applicant. So,
if we can handle the easement area and, again, we are not going to get to final plat without
that being figured out, then, I think tonight is a good night for this.
Strader: Thanks.
Cavener: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: Joe, don't mean to put you on the spot, but your point about there -- there has
been a lot of plats on this particular piece of land -- can you give us -- Council kind of a
range of the amount of lots that have been proposed on here? What's the low point and
I think probably the previous iteration was at its highest point before they reduced, but
can you give us that range offhand?
Dodson: Councilman Cavener, yes, sir. I believe the original original was 30 lots. It's
been reduced kind of consistently since then. We had 29, then 28, now we are down to
26. This is the low point from my understanding and my memory. So, we are getting
lower. At Commission I did find out that the R-4 lots -- and that plat that expired had 14,
so --
Cavener: Fourteen. That was my -- okay. Thank you.
Dodson: But that was from 2006, sir.
Cavener: Thank you, Joe. Appreciate it.
Dodson: Absolutely.
Simison: Council, any further questions for staff at this point? Okay. Then I will go ahead
and ask the applicant to come forward and state your name and address for the record
and be recognized for 15 minutes.
Constantikes: Thank you, Mayor. Can I take this off? It's so hard to hear me. Thank
you. I'm not very loud. For the record Penelope Constantikes. Post Office Box 405,
Boise, Idaho. 83701. 1 would like to just say briefly that I appreciate the professionalism
that Joe has exhibited and I have actually really appreciated working with him. It's been
a long path that we have traveled and he's been great to work with. So, with that Joe's
already told you about what we are applying for. R-8. We have 26 buildable lots and
three -- in common lots for a street buffer. Open space. Utility lines are outside of the
right of way to connect to sewer and water at the Public Works preferred locations. The
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only thing that I could think of when I spoke with Joe about the new plat was any questions
that Public Works may have about the new plat. We are still looping the water and -- and
we are connecting to sewer at the location that Public Works wanted us to connect to.
So, with that I have discovered that in-fill development is probably the most challenging
of all of them and in this instance it's not because we had an engineering problem or water
table problem or an irrigation facility to deal with, but we were searching for ways to -- to
meet all the various sets of standards from all the controlling agencies. The number of
iterations that we have gone through I think is a marker for the -- for the applicant's
willingness to keep refining until we found the sweet spot and I think we have gotten there.
As was stated, the plat before you this evening reflects the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommendations, along with compliance with Meridian standards and
ACHD's policies. Did want to just take a short aside here and talk about the connection
to Pine Avenue. I have two comments on that. I think our second plat we proposed to
put our local street connection to Pine Avenue as far east as possible. I think we were
one lot west of the eastern boundary and that's from my old days of working at ACHD and
I felt that the safety factor in doing that would -- would be best, but we were overridden
by the highway district. So, we have located it where they have stipulated. The other
thing is that I worked on the final plat for Creekstone, which is at the northwest corner of
the Ten Mile Creek and Pine Avenue, and the applicant in that instance trusted bridge
money with ACHD, as did Chesterfield across the road. So, they have two -- they have
half -- half of the bridge money now and if there are new developments coming online,
which I was not aware of, then, Pine Avenue is -- will shortly be connected and that's
good, because that gives people in that neighborhood a direct path to get to downtown.
I outlined -- I submitted a memo yesterday and I outlined the P&Z recommendations that
we brought online and that included centralizing the open space in the center of the
subdivision and we have a very high percentage of open space now. We reduced the
number of lots along Black Cat Road. We have widened those lots. And the final item
that I discussed in that memo was finding a more permanent disposition for the easement
area that runs across the south portion of the site. We did get our tree mitigation
information and -- and fencing along the open space or the easement area will not likely
be needed, because we fully intend to construct a public road in that area. So, I wanted
to do just a -- kind of a regional view and bring into play the three easement holders. So,
the image before you right now is the first one. They are south and a little southwest of
us. They do have a flag that connects them to Black Cat Road, but there is an easement
facility in that 30 feet, plus it's very close to the railroad tracks and you have some sight
distance issues there. So, it would serve potentially one residence, but it couldn't possibly
serve more than one as its -- as it is right now. The -- the second image is the parcel
that's directly to the east of us. They do have access to Pine Avenue, but it's a
substandard bridge and -- and it's not capable of handling heavy equipment, such as fire
equipment. So, they use Quarter Horse Lane also for their access. And the third location
is down in the corner. You will see that there is a stub street that was provided with
Chesterfield. I don't know the particulars about whether or not Mr. Casey could actually
use that as an access point. I suspect not until the parcel is developed and he reports to
us that he will be put in a pine box in that property and he has no intention of leaving,
although he does have children that will probably want to redevelop the parcel. The final
image on this set is an image I took from the tract books that Ada county assessor
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provides on their website and it shows the easement area as it stretches from Black Cat
Road over to Chesterfield. It does hinge just past the first parcel on the -- on the south.
That particular property owner is not a party to the easement. So, the remainder of the
way it transitions down -- and just like a public road, it straddles the property lines. So,
there is 25 feet on each side of that -- of that -- 25 feet is on each of the adjacent
properties. So, that just by way of explanation. I think this is important, because of
several items. First of all, the -- the first parcel you looked at, the one with the flag, they
are, essentially, landlocked. They have no access, except through the easement, and it
does establish a western half of the public -- local public road network that staff talked to
us about way in the beginning. So, it adds a local network that moves traffic between
these areas without going out onto Pine or Black Cat Road. The applicant is proposing
to extend sewer and water and pressurized irrigation in the public road that we are
proposing to build all the way to the east property line, which is another element of the --
of the regional benefit of what we are proposing, because it's far better to put those
services in now than it is to retrofit with a road or sewer and water services in the future,
so -- and they are doing that at their own volition and they don't expect any reimbursement
in the future for doing that. It's just a way to be a good neighbor and to get things done
the right way at the beginning. It just seems better to lay that groundwork, so that's what
we are doing. I have already talked about the offset and, I agree, I had a little bit of
heartburn about that local street being so close to Black Cat, but we -- we don't have any
control over that essentially. So, with regard to the easements, we are working with a
professional land development, land real estate attorney. We went shopping and found
one that was fully dialed in on how to navigate these kinds of things and what we are
looking at doing is -- is an easement modification, because the easement will continue to
function east of our property line. This modification will convert their easement access
rights and turn it into public road access, basically, so that the modification to the
easement only affects the easement on the subject site and nowhere else. It will continue
to function east of our property line. So, that's where we are. We have had multiple
discussions with all three of them and the next item for us to do is to meet with them with
the actual easement modification agreement, so -- and I have spoke with Mr. Morgan
yesterday and we have stayed in close contact with them and will continue to do so,
because it's the applicant's intent to navigate that easement modification and build a
public road in that location. As for the elevations -- the anticipated homebuilder for the
site is an experienced builder and they currently work in the Treasure Valley and I took a
look -- closer look at the elevations that we provided and -- and these are ones that I
submitted with the previous memo and if they do -- they are to scale and they do show
with the green circles how the elevations incorporate the side yard setbacks and I don't
know if Joe can get to those very easily. I do have pictures here if that's the least bit
helpful. Is there some way I can hold them up? No? Okay. So, I did look at those real
closely to make sure that what we had actually set those on the lots and I -- it appears
that we have done so. Let's see. And we have quite a variety of lot sizes. The lot sizes
along Black Cat Road now are at 48 feet and I did some preliminary mathematics on that.
Our lot sizes along Black Cat Road increased by over 500 square feet. So, we felt good
that -- that we had come into line with what the Planning and Zoning Commission was
concerned about. For Public Works we will be connecting to both Black Cat Road and
Pine Avenue, so the water service will be looped and we are extending the lines -- not
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just for our subdivision through the green area that's in the bottom left-hand corner of that
plat, that will be an easement area for sewer and water and it will be combined with open
space, we just won't be able to have trees anywhere near the lines and -- and where was
I? I was somewhere. Oh. So, those lines will be sized appropriately for any future
development that occurs in the vicinity and the project engineer appreciates working with
Warren, as do we all, and I'm sure that whatever Warren needs he will be given as a
function of designing the construction drawings for the subdivision. So, in conclusion,
Horse Meadows does add residences to the load of fire and police, but I would stipulate
that it's already in an area that they serve. This is not like we are going into the outskirts
of Meridian and adding additional area, which expands their service area geographically,
as well as the number of residences. It utilizes land that's already in the developed portion
of Meridian that's near schools, services, retail and higher classification roads. I have
already mentioned the Pine Avenue crossing at Ten Mile Creek and that there is road trust
money already sitting at ACHD ready to be put to work to build a bridge across that creek.
I do appreciate the time that you spend, Mayor and Council, in coming and I especially
appreciate the opportunity to stand before you this evening. Rather than go on about
things that you don't need to know about or aren't interested in, I would like to just be
available to answer any questions or go into any detail that you would like me to go into.
Simison: Thank you. Council, any questions?
Perreault: Mr. Mayor? Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: Thank you. Penelope, I'm not going to try to pronounce your last name.
Constantikes: That's fine. You can call me Ms. Riley, too.
Perreault: So, because I have seen firsthand the -- I have seen firsthand the traffic
concerns getting out on to -- have dealt with it myself, but seen firsthand the traffic
concerns getting out onto Black Cat from Pine, most especially when the school to the
south is getting in and leaving, I want to revisit this conversation about the entrance to the
subdivision and you had mentioned -- excuse me. You had mentioned that there wasn't
anything that could be done. It was ACHD's determination that that's where the entrance
would go. In -- in their conversations that you had with them was this -- was this a specific
discussion or was it just that ACHD required this and there was no further conversation
about how close this was to Black Cat that will -- that will eventually be a five lane -- can
you give me more detail about how that conversation with ACHD went, because I just --
a hundred feet is not very far and I just think there is going to be some significant traffic
problems.
Constantikes: Mr. Mayor, Council Woman, it wasn't just a staff report that was issued,
advocated for moving that access point over to the east and we did have numerous -- we
had -- we had meetings here with ACHD in attendance and I have had several Zoom
meetings with Stacey Yarrington, who is our development services planner. Later
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conversations had more to do with the new public road in the easement area and
relinquishment of easements, but we just didn't -- we didn't get any traction on that, so I
-- we would be -- we can -- we can easily flip the layout of the subdivision to shift that
street over and I don't anticipate that the applicant would have any problem doing that.
It's not something that I can do unilaterally, I would have to have a -- I mean it wouldn't
just -- I couldn't do it, but we would be happy to accommodate that if it's possible.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor, follow up.
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: Thank you. Thank you very much. By if it's possible, does that mean the
applicant's willingly, but ACHD is not?
Constantikes: Mr. Mayor. I'm sorry, would you repeat your question, please.
Perreault: Yes. I said it sounds like the applicant is willing and that that's -- as you said
was proposed, but you don't anticipate there is any possibility that -- that ACHD would --
would budge on that?
Constantikes: I don't anticipate so. I do a lot of impact fee work and while it -- I -- the
subdivision will -- according to the Institute of Transportation Engineers, it will generate
30 vehicle trips in the p.m. peak hour, which is one trip per household and that's not a
round trip, that's just -- like if you drive to the grocery store that's one trip. Come home
from the grocery store, that's a second trip. The good news is that when Pine Avenue
punches through a lot of the load that's occurring at Black Cat and Pine will probably shift
eastward, so -- and I'm happy to hear that staff is currently working on applications in that
area, because that -- that will -- that will change the geometry of the traffic in this area.
So, maybe we can just look forward to that happening and -- and know that it will at least
partially resolve some of the traffic issues that you are referencing.
Simison: Council, any additional questions for the applicant?
Cavener: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: Penelope, Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks for being here tonight.
Constantikes: Thank you.
Cavener: I want to be just direct. I'm really struggling with this rezone for -- part of the
reason that Council Member Perreault spoke about, this access piece and the amount of
lots you are trying to -- to fit in there. Help me understand how we are -- you know, my
policy has always been if we are going to change -- if we are going to do a rezone, if we
are going to do an annexation, that it's -- it's improving our community and I'm -- that's
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where I start when I look at these and I haven't been able to get past that. So, you know,
I was supportive of this at the R-4. I'm just trying to figure out how our community benefits,
how these future residents are going to benefit from this -- what looks on this -- on this
revised preliminary plat as a jammed in set of lots.
Constantikes: Mr. Mayor, Councilman, thank you and Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.
The location of this subdivision is unique in that it -- it lives somewhat between Nampa
and Meridian and there is a lot of jobs coming online in Nampa. So, part of the rationale
of the developer or the applicant is that there is a need for a variety of house price points
in this neighborhood, especially with, for example, the Amazon jobs that are coming online
and I think they are hiring somewhere around 2,000 people. So, part of the rationale is
that it provides some variety in housing within this general vicinity. There is R-8 in this
area directly to the east of us in Chesterfield. There is R-8 and there is R-8 to the north
of us as well. So, I don't -- I'm not sure exactly how -- I don't see them as -- as smashed
in there. I don't mean to argue with you, but --
Cavener: Not at all. You are fine.
Constantikes: But we have -- we have quite a variety of lot widths in there that -- the
widest ones are almost 60 feet. There is two lots that are -- well, just south of 60 feet.
The lots along Black Cat Road are 48 feet wide. We have got a good variety of lot sizes,
so we can have a good variety of house sizes in the subdivision. I just -- in response I
think that the Horse Meadows will -- will fulfill a pocket or a hole in the kind of housing
that's available in this part of Meridian. Then I can get into the fact that from my
transportation background these folks don't have to go very far to get to the grocery store,
the pharmacy, gas station, the interstate. There are -- there is a school to the north.
There are --there is a school to the south in between us and Franklin Road. So, proximity
to schools is very good with the subdivision. Joe and I have had a little bit of a
disagreement over the distance to the park. I mapped it through the subdivision to the
north and came up with a half-- half a mile, but it's got parks, it's got the Ten Mile pathway,
which is six tenths of a mile away. So, there are a lot of attributes -- community attributes
that are close to the subdivision and my training leads to the idea that you want higher
density in close proximity to services and amenities because it -- it keeps trips down, it
-- I'm not quite sure how to explain it.
Cavener: Penelope, I -- some of that I definitely agree with you. Mr. Mayor, a follow up
if I may.
Simison: Councilman Cavener.
Cavener: And, Penelope, I don't think I have ever asked this question in the seven years
I have been on the Council, because it's not something that I typically consider, but you
brought it up, so it piqued my interest about the price of housing and so what's the --
what's the price point for these particular units?
Constantikes: Mr. Mayor, Councilman, my understanding that they are going to be in the
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low 200 -- excuse me -- the high 200, low 300 range.
Cavener: Okay. Thank you.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: Penelope, I -- candidly I'm still very concerned about that street, but there is
not anymore conversation we can have, so now I will move on to another topic and that
is the easements. So, what is the expectation or the plan -- it sounds like you guys are
pretty confident that the other surrounding homeowners are going to sign off on these
agreements or maybe you have some verbal agreements from them pending review of
the documents that the attorneys are going to draft. What happens if they don't agree to
it? Joe had said, you know, okay, well, then, the plan will expire, but that's -- you know,
it's two years that the plat is -- is active. So, walk us through what happens if they don't
and if -- you know, where you go from there.
Constantikes: Mr. Mayor, Council Woman, we are pretty confident that we are going to
be able to achieve that parcel -- or easement modification. There is active development
interest in the parcel to the south of us and, obviously, they can't do anything with their
property unless they have a public road. So, that's the first item. We haven't encountered
any substantial objections to the idea. It actually improves things for them, because I
have been on that easement traveling that road and it's very difficult to get out of it. This
-- this public -- the new public road through Horse Meadows will improve their vehicle
safety. It is possible that we won't be able to get those easement relinquishment and that
-- that's a reality, but we have spent a lot of time with these folks and I don't -- I don't think
that there is any intention to give up until we have been able to accomplish what we are
planning. That's part of the reason why sewer and water and pressurized irrigation are
being extended all the way to the east property line. It's -- it's a give. It's something that
the developer is -- is offering in exchange for their assistance. So, we are going to
proceed as if this is accomplishable. If we can't get them, then, the plat will die and
someone else will take a run at it I guess.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor, follow up, please.
Constantikes: Mr. Mayor, follow up, please?
Simison: Let's continue and we will come back.
Constantikes: Okay. Very good.
Simison: Yeah. Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: So, Penelope, I have seen a -- a drawing somewhere in the file that it showed
a potential road -- road system for -- if all of the surrounding properties were to develop.
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Constantikes: Yes, ma'am.
Perreault: And it connects to Newland Street. I happen to own a home just three doors
down from the boundary and if I lived there and I'm going to exit -- now exit my subdivision
out using this exit onto Pine and not the exit I currently use, because it would be much
faster, so I look at this not just as the 30 trips a day, but I look at this as all of the -- the
home -- future homeowners from the property to the south, because they are not going
to exit onto Black Cat either, they are going to go through here and, then, when this all
gets connected to Newland Street, which is the plan eventually, they are all going to exit
out this way. So, I would be really curious to know how many homes there could actually
potentially be using this exit, because that -- that -- I don't know if Joe can find that. It
was just like a hand drawn little document that showed here is what the streets could
potentially look like when this entire area -- all four or five of these parcels get -- get
connected eventually or that -- you know. So, I don't see this as -- not only do I not see
it as 30 trips, because my concern is the people coming off of Black Cat, less so than the
people that are leaving the subdivision, but also the intention is that they all get connected
to Chesterfield No. 1 and Chesterfield No. 2 technically connects Chesterfield No. 1,
which is a different -- different subdivision and different HOA different -- you know. So,
really, truly somebody from all the way -- almost a half mile east of here to follow through
neighborhood streets to exit out this exit that's a hundred feet from Black Cat. That's --
that's my main concern.
Constantikes: Mr. Mayor, Council Woman, understood. That's probably going to be a
two way flow, actually, especially after the Pine Avenue bridge is constructed. When I say
30 vehicle trips, I just mean that there will be 30 new vehicle trips, so -- and for me to
back away from the transportation mindset, I understand that there will -- there will be
people in Chesterfield 1 and 2 that will modify their trip routes as a result of this and you're
referencing -- staff asked us early in the process to provide a conceptual idea of what the
local street network would be in that area and that's what you are referring to. So, I think
that there will be a variety of interflow that takes place. The -- the number of people that
are exiting onto Pine Avenue at our local street connection could be potentially lower,
because -- especially after Pine Avenue is connected, because they are -- they are
eastbound and -- and they will want to travel local streets to get over to the Ten Mile Creek
and, then, enter onto Pine Avenue. I think there will be quite a bit of interchangeable
traffic flow that occurs and I assume that most people drive like I do, which is I prefer
right-hand turns always and so it might actually turn out to be a positive in terms of the
changes of traffic that occur in that general area. There will be people entering Pine
Avenue at our local street connection and -- and I understand your concerns. We would
love to change that, but it's just one part of-- of the benefit I think that the subdivision will
offer. I'm sorry if I'm not answering your question. I do understand what you are asking
for. I'm not sure that I can -- can give you an answer, other than the fact that traffic routes
and patterns will change when these streets go in and there will be 30 more trips
generated in that area. How they travel and where they go is, essentially, anyone's guess
I guess.
Simison: There was a comment that came up earlier --
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Constantikes: Dan Lukehart is here. He is the real estate broker and local representative.
Simison: Okay. If you -- if you could state your name and address for the record, please.
Lukehart: Dan Lukehart. 710 North Black Cat Road is our address. And I represent the
-- the owners. I just wanted to inject that we are real confident -- we have talked to all
three parties on the road of Quarter Horse. It's -- it's really going to answer a problem
that we haven't even talked about.
Johnson: Mr. Mayor? Dan, if you can speak into the microphone. They are having
trouble hearing you.
Lukehart: Is that -- okay. Is that good? The old Quarter Horse Lane that goes in there
that they have been using and continue to use is not a very good entrance onto Black
Cat. ACHD really wanted that to go away when they did the easement back in '90. So,
we are improving that for them at our expense and they appreciate that and we are
bringing the sewer and water and looping the irrigation like Penelope mentioned at our
expense and there is three parties that are well aware of what we are trying to do and
trying to make that better and close that -- close that lane off that would put it over on Pine
and we did line up exactly where ACHD wanted us to, which was straight across Pine
from the existing subdivision, even though it's not as far in foot -- in feet as we suggested,
they -- they wanted people to be able to look at each other when they pull up to the facing
stops and you turn your signal on and you do like you do a four way stop, you know, you
rotate every other -- you know, every other person gets to rotate to the right. So, those
are things that we -- this has been an extensive -- a lot of teamwork. I know Joe's really
worked hard on this. Penelope has worked extremely hard. We have redrawn this seven
times and it's taken us a -- you know, it's -- it's been a year worth of work and the owners
are super good guys and we are -- we are doing everything we can to make it good for
everybody and, you know, the common areas have been increased and, again, seven
drawings later rock solid. Derritt Kerner has drawn the thing, you know, a dozen times
and Penelope has been on it and we have done everything we can to make it good for
everybody. So, I really -- the easement will get signed. We -- I don't see any -- there is
-- it's a win-win for everybody, because the lane wants to be closed by ACHD. It's just a
dirt road. It's -- it's literally a -- we are going to let them run through our subdivision and
it's wider, they can turn and they will look across the street at Pine and -- and they will be
able to work out of there with that other subdivision line up or they have got it, so -- I
appreciate the interest and -- and your time as well. Thank you.
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: I actually had a quick question possibly for that gentleman -- I didn't catch his
name. I -- yeah, I'm not sure what -- what the direction -- oh, my apologies, sir. Not sure
what the direction of Council will be this evening. Certainly it seems like a couple of
Council Members have concerns about traffic. If the City Council were to attempt to issue
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an opinion to ACHD or to ask ACHD to, you know, revise their opinion about where on --
on Pine this should exit onto -- I know you have been through seven of these. It sounds
like you have one with an entrance far to the east. Would you be open to, you know,
giving us a week or two to try to improve on that and possibly influence them if we can?
Constantikes: Mr. Mayor, Council Woman, I think that would be fine. If -- if I could get
Joe to pull up those -- that first image that I gave him this evening that shows kind of a
universal view of the area. From a transportation perspective if we move that street as
far east as we could, we would need to be one lot east -- or west of the east property line.
It actually straddles the access points that are on the other side of the street between us.
It wouldn't be a bad location to have it. The offset would be greater. So, yeah, if we get
it where the arrow is now you can see that it -- it's farther away from the street to the north
than it would be the distance from Black Cat Road and, then, obviously, the other access
points to the east of us are not even visible on that map. So, it's not a bad location to
have a road and if you can accomplish that we would be happy to -- to incorporate it into
the plat and revise it. That would be fine.
Strader: Thank you.
Harper: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Yes, Lieutenant Harper.
Harper: I have a -- just a quick question, Penelope. Was there any discussions about
traffic calming on that main roadway that comes into the subdivision, since it's a straight
shot? I think it's approximately 115 feet of travel. Just from a safety standpoint with
younger families or small children we are seeing those higher speeds on those
straightaways not having any type of traffic calming devices.
Constantikes: Mr. Chairman -- excuse me. Mayor -- Mayor. I apologize. Now I
understand what you are saying, especially with a common area in the center of the
subdivision it's -- ACHD goes through a -- what they call a warrant process and traffic
calming devices, such as speed bumps, are -- are not as easy to obtain as you might
think, but maybe striping a crosswalk in there and putting some signage up would be a
nice middle ground and, again, I don't see any reason why we wouldn't be able to do that.
Harper: Yeah. Not so much a -- Mr. Mayor, follow up.
Simison: Yes, lieutenant.
Harper: It's not -- not so much speed bumps, I'm more referring to -- well, to islands --
they will put islands in the middle so it adds a little curvature to the roadway, forcing people
to slow down as they -- as they travel. I don't -- again, I'm just -- I'm kind of throwing that
out there, because we are seeing throughout the city these -- these longer straightaways
causing some -- some challenges with speed in our subdivisions.
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Constantikes: Mr. Mayor, lieutenant, I could see where maybe a short, not very big island
in between Lot 5, which would be to the west, and the common area and, of course, there
couldn't be any parking along that section of the road and -- but that's one of the larger
lots at 4,600 square feet, so it would eat into the lot, obviously, and it would eat into the
common area a little bit. We would have to get permission from the highway district to do
that. But, again, I don't see that that would be a substantial issue.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: One quick question. I may have missed it. But that five foot wide micro path
along the south side of Lot 7, that was acceptable to you?
Constantikes: Yes. Absolutely.
Hoaglun: Thank you.
Simison: Council, any further questions?
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: And not so much a question. I want to say thank you to Penelope for allowing
us to ask really candid direct questions to you, because I know we have thrown some
pretty -- you know, pretty significant ones and thank you for answering them with such
graciousness. So, I just wanted to say that and we really always appreciate an applicant
who goes to length and the effort that you have gone to to try to accommodate the
requests from the multiple different groups and to still stick -- stick with it and -- and work
hard for your client. I know that five acre -- less than five acre pieces are tough -- very
very tough. I wanted to say that -- so, I appreciate that very much. And just curious --
guess I do have one more question. So, it sounds to me like perhaps you have had
conversations with the neighbors to the east and the south and they did not want to
incorporate their properties into your development. Is that what we are hearing?
Constantikes: Mayor, Council Woman, not in a rigid sense of the word. I think if the
parcel to the south and southeast does develop, which it's looking like -- I mean they are
very interested in doing something, it would -- it would be a companion subdivision and,
of course, the--the road would be in place already for them, at least most of their frontage.
Were you thinking of some particular reason that -- or way that they would be connected?
Perreault: Mr. Mayor, if I may.
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
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Perreault: Not specifically, but we often, when we are making these decisions, prefer to
see these properties develop together. So, there is a couple of other corners that we
have had in Meridian where we have really encouraged the three or more property owners
that were all --that all had smaller size -- a lot all adjacent to one another to work together
to try to develop a piece that's bigger than this and we have done it -- I think probably
three times since I have been involved with the city and so I just wanted to ask that same
question. We have asked numerous other owners, which is is it possible for -- for this to
be -- instead of -- instead of being piecemealed, we would kind of like to see it -- not that
I'm promoting larger residential developments, but I'm just saying is that we like to see
more consistency with -- with how the properties are developed and so I know these are
all intended to be medium density residential, that's the intention, but it does get to be --
it gets challenging from a value standpoint if you have -- maybe you --they are all medium
density, but you have got developers that come in with really different rent, really different
elevations, really different concepts of how the homes look and how they flow, so I just
am trying to get this idea of, you know, if there is three five acre properties that all develop
with very different looks to them, it could be just a little bit funky, I guess, for lack of a
better word.
Constantikes: Mr. Mayor, Council Woman, we will do a little tour of the site. Immediately
to the south of us is a small parcel that fronts on Black Cat Road. There is actually a
historic structure on that.
Perreault: Yes.
Constantikes: So, I don't anticipate anything happening with that. The gentleman that
lives directly to the east of us, if that -- if paradise could exist on earth I think they have it.
They have the most amazing trees. It's awesome. Mr. Casey, who is all the way over
next to Chesterfield, like I said, he's told us multiple times he's not going to leave that
property until he is in a box. So, he -- he rehabs -- he's got a -- he has a stable full of
these amazing vintage vehicles and when you go to talk to Mr. Casey you need to factor
in an hour to two hours just to take another tour of all the cars, which is fine, I'm a -- I'm a
former drag racer, so I don't mind that. But the -- the piece to the south and southeast,
which is embarking on development, it may, in fact, be the same developer. Now I'm
going to pull in my real estate background, obviously, different jurisdictions, different cities
have different looks and anytime you stray too far away from what's generally in your
vicinity in terms of architecture, you kind of get into trouble and given that the -- the -- this
next piece that's coming down the line is somewhat hidden from view, I would assume,
based on absolutely nothing except my opinion and my background, that the homes in
the next parcel to come down the line will be very comparable, because they will -- they
will be consistent with what's around us and consistent with what's going in Horse
Meadows and I anticipate that kind of modern traditional home that will -- will continue on
to the south of us. I don't see a lot of change in -- in architecture. I understand the idea
of binding the parcels together and doing a larger scale development. In this instance
given the personalities in the neighborhood I'm not sure that we would be able to
accomplish that.
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Simison: Council, any further questions for the applicant at this time?
Constantikes: Mr. Mayor, I just wanted to make one more comment. I appreciate that
you recognized my efforts. There are times when I wish I could figure out how to quit
sooner, because I'm like -- I'm a closer. I won't let go of something until I get it done and
it's just a personality trait that I have that I'm mostly appreciative of and occasionally very
aggravated by. So, thank you for your kind words.
Simison: This is a public hearing. Mr. Clerk, do we have anyone signed up to testify on
this item?
Johnson: Mr. Mayor, there were no -- no persons signing up in advance.
Simison: Okay. If there is anybody on the Zoom call that would like to testify on this item,
please, use the raise your hand feature at the bottom. Okay. Seeing no one else who
would like to testify, I guess I would ask the applicant if they would like to make any last
comments? I'm seeing the shaking of no. So, Council -- oh, never mind. I stand
corrected.
Constantikes: That's right. Mayor, Council Members, you all referenced the idea of
waiting a couple of weeks for a final decision while you go back to the highway district
and see if you can convince them to change that access point and that is an acceptable
scenario if you decide to go that direction. Whatever can be done to make it the best
product possible is in all of our best interest. So, that -- that's not an obstacle. Thank
you.
Simison: Thank you. So, Council, additional questions, comments?
Perreault: Mr. Mayor? Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: I have some additional comments, but they can wait until after the public
hearing is closed.
Simison: I guess the one thing is if there is any desire to go to ACHD, we should -- we
would want to continue the public hearing and not close it. So, if it's related to that item I
would ask for them now.
Perreault: So, Mr. Mayor, then, yes.
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: I -- I'm so sorry for my voice. It is really getting stretched tonight. So, I know
I'm being very vocal on this, but it's -- you know, all of us live in different areas of the city
and we all drive in different places on a daily basis and get to have, you know, a lot more
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interactions with certain areas and I would hope that each of my Council Members would
speak up if they see an area of the city that they think could be compromised and so I
want to be really clear that my thoughts and decision on this are not because I live in this
neighborhood, but simply because this is what I experience more frequently than maybe
my other Council Members do. I can't think of maybe but one other time since I have
been on Council and in Planning and Zoning when I have -- I have ever considered voting
against the approval of a project for something that the applicant has no control over, but
in this situation, unless we do proceed to pursue some modification of ACHD's decision,
that's likely how I will vote and I feel -- feel bad about that, because I think the applicant
has worked really hard and done as good of a job as they possibly can with what they
have. I truly think it would be a mistake for us to approve an exit that close to Black Cat
and I'm going to share that, because I understand what that would be saying regarding
the traffic patterns changing once Pine gets expanded, but I would actually disagree and
the reason is because that once -- so, I don't know if you all have ever driven on Ten Mile
Road, pretty much the first two or three hours in the morning and, then, in the afternoon
it's -- it's backed all the way up to -- from -- from the interchange up past Pine Avenue
towards Cherry Lane. So, if I'm exiting out on Pine Avenue headed east to get to Ten
Mile Road to take the freeway, I'm -- I'm stuck there. I'm not making a right turn for a
while. So, what am I doing, I'm going back out to Black Cat. So, if we are going to talk
about the heaviest traffic flows of the day, people are still going to use Black Cat and,
then, let's add all of the numerous, numerous developments that have been approved
north of this on Black Cat and all of those are going to be heading south on Black Cat,
which means anybody who is, then, still leaving the Pine and Black Cat intersection and
taking a left, headed south on Black Cat, is going to encounter everyone coming from the
north, because there is -- I think I remember us discussing this --there is hundreds of lots
that have been approved. Maybe -- I don't want to misquote. I want to say somewhere
around 1,400 or more have been entitled on the North Black Cat area and they are going
to access the freeway taking Black Cat. So, I don't agree that Pine going through is just
going to take everybody east, I think they are going to avoid Ten Mile, because Ten Mile
is so busy as it is. So, I know it's a really lengthy -- really lengthy explanation on my part,
but I -- I have a lot of concerns that this is not just a stub, there is -- there is going to be
three other area parcels that will eventually connect, including all of Chesterfield, which
is dozens of homes and it's going to -- they are going to want to come out and exit onto
Pine Avenue in this location. So, I said my peace about that. I would just highly caution
-- I -- I am not -- I don't have a challenge -- I don't have a problem with the density on this.
I don't -- I'm not -- I don't have a problem with this actual layout. I actually think it would
have been better to put the common area back where it was originally, but -- but my main
concern is just the -- the traffic flow. I don't -- there is not a problem for me in the number
of homes, the site -- the size of the house is bigger than I would have expected, but this
really truly is for me just --just a safety issue.
Simison: Thank you.
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
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Strader: Yeah. I -- I -- I appreciate my fellow Council Woman's opinion and her insight
about the traffic in that area and I think a hundred feet sounds like a really short distance.
We have been working on our relationship and influence with the Ada County Highway
District and I would hope that we could try to continue this and give it a shot to move that
exit from the subdivision to make it safer and make it work better. I appreciate the price
point. If they can deliver on it. It's really hard these days to get affordable homes in
Meridian. You know, I think it serves a purpose of workforce housing and especially I
think this is a good place for a little bit of density. I'm appreciative of the seven plats so
far. It's hard to get these in-fill ones right. I think we -- personally I'm in favor of continuing
and, you know, having Council and staff and the Mayor maybe send a letter or whatever
communication we think might help to see if ACHD would -- would consider a change
here. That's just my two cents.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: Yeah. I -- I clearly see the --the issue with traffic and I think it's worth an attempt
to try. Joe, do we have any idea how long that type of review would take by staff, if they
would even review our request?
Dodson: Mr. Mayor, Councilman Hoaglun, I have no idea. ACHD has not given a revised
staff report in months to the changes in the plat, so I'm not sure what their response is
going to be to this. Yeah. I did review the staff report quickly, just for the record. Their
portion is required to construct the new local street 194 feet from Black Cat. I'm not sure
where that's measured from. I'm assuming it's probably centerline to centerline, give or
take. So, that is a little bit further than the hundred feet that I was visually trying to see
on a small map.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: I understand that. But also understanding Councilman Perreault's experience
that traffic in the morning at rush hour times is going to be backed up significantly. And
just looking ahead, thanks to our quick city clerk, on December 1 st we have two hearings.
We don't have a meeting on the 8th. The 15th we have four hearings and on the 22nd
we have four hearings. So, I guess we can make an attempt -- make a motion to delay
and see what -- where we could put that and -- and go from there, if that's the desire of
-- of the Council.
Nary: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Mr. Nary.
Nary: Maybe some insight that could help the Council in this conversation. Is it possible
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for me to share this screen that I have in front of me?
Johnson: Mr. Mayor, Mr. Nary, yes, just share screen at the bottom of your screen and
choose that.
Nary: So, interestingly, this -- I live in this area. This is Ten Mile and Chateau. So, this
is Brinegar Prairie and that's a larger lot. This is 20 acres I believe. It has 94 homes on
it. So, originally, ACHD was going to require the access right here, which is about a
hundred feet for 94 homes and so the applicant and the city pushed very hard to move
the entrance here to avoid exactly what the Council's talking about is that close proximity.
You have got cars turning left and right and this, as you can see in this aerial, this is a lot
more than five homes. There is only five homes on that road and they -- they were
wanting the -- this connection for that very reason and the city did push back and say, no,
we were going to approve the plat with it here and so they were able to convince ACHD
at that time to move the entrance here and, again, you are looking at a very similar setup.
You have got a straight road, you have got a park -- city park right there, you have got a
number of homes here and that close proximity believed to be very dangerous and a
safety concern. So, it is some precedent for ACHD to reconsider and so I thought that
might help if you are wanting that, that helps Planning or whoever is going to have this
conversation with ACHD, to say, look, you have done this before and this was much larger.
Now, again, it's a larger parcel, I understand, but to Council Member Perreault's point, the
south of this will end up being a large number of parcels. So, they have done it before.
Maybe they would reconsider.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Mr. Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: Is this what Mr. Nary would refer to as Exhibit A?
Nary: Probably.
Hoaglun: Okay.
Perreault: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Perreault.
Perreault: So, Mr. Nary, thank you so much for this. If you -- if you pull the screen down
a little bit you see the street to the north, which is -- does that say Swanson there just --
Nary: This one?
Perreault: Yes. So, this -- this is almost identical to what we are talking about. The
difference between this and that one is that the road near Black Cat dead ends. It doesn't
even connect. It literally at the -- in the north of Swanson it would be like a dead end up
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there.
Nary: Right.
Perreault: Right? Go -- go north on -- with your pointer.
Nary: Yeah. This connects all the way through.
Perreault: Right. And that -- and the -- and off of Black Cat, if you go north on Swanson
with your pointer -- keep going. Keep going. It would dead end right there. And there is
maybe six or seven houses in that little cul-de-sac and it can't go anywhere else, because
there is a canal north of there and, then, there is another subdivision. So, there is not
even traffic coming from anywhere else to the north to come down through to connect to
Pine. That's why I don't understand why ACHD is requiring it to be lined up.
Simison: Oh, Joe -- I mean I think that they have given you some good communication.
This, obviously, was not acted on at the Commission level. This was a staff report per
this item. I think we will begin with those conversations, which could make it a very quick
conversation or maybe a more lengthy conversation, depending upon the interaction with
staff at this point in time. So, just for -- at this point in time it's not necessarily ACHD,
unless they have to go against what their -- their code states, which, then, could take
months instead of weeks. So, I think we are at a best guess on when it would be
appropriate time to extend this out and maybe even suggest the start of the year.
Dodson: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Yes, Joe.
Dodson: I'm buried for the foreseeable future, so it doesn't matter to me. Secondly,
reviewing their ACHD staff report, they -- the existing location of the proposed street and
the one on the north side doesn't meet their policy already. I believe at some point during
our discussions that the offset between the North Traquair Street on the north side and,
then, the proposed street to the further east on this parcel, wouldn't meet their offset
requirements there either, at least between the two, if I remember correctly. So, again, I
think either way ACHD is going to have to do some real determination on this parcel to
figure that out. So, I second the Mayor's comment regarding how long this might take.
Hoaglun: Well, Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: I suppose we could just continue this public hearing to a particular date and if
it's not resolved we can continue it again if that's the situation and I know time is money,
but -- and if-- if-- if it's going to take -- be a little bit longer than quicker, maybe we go for
the 22nd of December to give us some time -- give staff time to have that discussion and,
then, see what moves forward at the --
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Simison: Is that motion?
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor, I would move that we continue this public hearing on H-2020-0060
to December 22nd.
Perreault: Second.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to continue this until -- this item until December
22nd. Is there discussion on the motion?
Dodson: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Yes, Joe.
Dodson: As usual when we continue these projects, is there a specific topic that will be
continued to or will the whole applicant -- application be willing to be discussed again?
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor, to add to that, I think it's -- we may have two different Council
Members. Having a full -- fuller discussion might be worth -- worth the time.
Simison: And it could be a different plat altogether that this Council technically has never
seen. If that is located you are going to -- you are redoing --
Hoaglun: Good point, Mr. Mayor.
Simison: -- that element. Okay. Any further discussion on the motion?
Strader: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Council Woman Strader.
Strader: Just to mention that I'm sure Council would all -- if somehow signing a letter or
-- or making a phone call accelerates this in any way, I'm sure everyone's happy to try to,
you know, help this be a priority for them.
Simison: Thank you. I think we will -- we will lean upon staff at first, so that we don't do
X -- do stuff outside of the public view in terms of conversations regarding land use
hearings.
Strader: Yep. Thank you.
Simison: Thank you. All right. Any further conversation or do -- all right. All those in
favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have it. Motion is agreed to and we
will continue this until December 22nd.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. TWO ABSENT.
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ORDINANCES [Action Item]
5. Second 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
Simison: Thank you very much. And, Joe, if you have any issues let us know. Okay.
Next item on the agenda is Item 5, ordinance under second 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 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
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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. Mr. Clerk, is there anybody that would like this ordinance read in
its entirety? Seeing no one, it will be brought back next week for third reading.
6. Ordinance No. 20-1906: An Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance of
Certain City-Owned Real Property at Auction Consisting of
Approximately 0.218 acres located at 345 W. Winnipeg Street, Ada
County Parcel #R5672060442, Legal Parcel #0442 of Lot 1, Block 10,
Meridian Heights Subdivision No. 02 (Parcel B, Record of Survey
#5472), Ada County, Idaho; Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
Execute and Attest on Behalf of the City of Meridian the Deed and
Other Documents Necessary to Complete the Transaction; Providing
for a Waiver of the Reading Rules; and Providing an Effective Date
Simison: Next item is Ordinance No. 20-1906. 1 will ask the clerk to read this ordinance
by title.
Johnson: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of
certain city-owned real property at auction consisting of approximately 0.218 acres
located at 345 W. Winnipeg Street, Ada County Parcel #R5672060442, Legal Parcel
#0442 of Lot 1, Block 10, Meridian Heights Subdivision No. 02 (Parcel B, Record of
Survey #5472), Ada County, Idaho; authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and
attest on behalf of the City of Meridian the deed and other documents necessary to
complete the transaction; providing for a waiver of the reading rules; and providing an
effective date.
Simison: Thank you. Having heard this ordinance read by title, is there anybody that
would like it read in its -- in its entirety? If not, do I have a motion?
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: I move to approve Ordinance No. 20-1906 with suspension of rules.
Cavener: Second the motion.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to approve Ordinance No. 20-1906 under
suspension of rules. Any discussion on the motion? If not, all those in favor signify by
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saying aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have it. Motion is agreed to and the ordinance is
adopted.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. TWO ABSENT.
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
Simison: Is there any item under future meeting topics?
EXECUTIVE SESSION
7. Per Idaho Code 74-206A(1)(a) To deliberate on a labor contract offer or
to formulate a counteroffer.
Simison: Okay. Item No. 7 we do not need it, so do we need to make any specific motion,
Mr. Nary? I can't recall.
Nary: Just a motion to vacate.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: I move that we vacate our Executive Session that we had scheduled.
Cavener: Second.
Simison: Motion and a second to vacate the Executive Session. All those in favor signify
by saying aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have it.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. TWO ABSENT.
Simison: And the last item on the agenda.
Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor?
Simison: Councilman Hoaglun.
Hoaglun: Move adjournment.
Cavener: Second the motion.
Simison: I have a motion and a second to adjourn. All those in favor signify by saying
aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have it and we are adjourned. Happy Thanksgiving,
everyone.
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MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. TWO ABSENT.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:48 P.M.
(AUDIO RECORDING ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS)
12 / 08 2020
MAYOR ROBERT E. SIMISON DATE APPROVED
ATTEST:
CHRIS JOHNSON - CITY CLERK
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Future Meeting Topics — Public Forum
Signing up prior to the start of the meeting is
required. This time is reserved for the public to
address their elected officials regarding matters of
general interest or concern of public matters and is
not specific to an active Land Use/Development
Application.
By Law, no decisions can be made on topics
presented under this public comment section, other
than the City Council may request that a topic be
added to a future meeting agenda for more detailed
discussion or action. The Mayor may also direct
staff to further assist you in resolving the matter
following the meeting.
CITY OF MERIDIAN
CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC FORUM SIGN - IN SHEET
Date : November 24 , 2020
Prior to the com ►nencement of the meeting a person wishing to address the Mayor and City
Council MUST sign in and limit their comments to the matter described below. Complaints
about individuals, city staff, business or private matters will not be allowed. Testimony or
comment on an active application or proposal that is or will be pending before Planning and
Zoning or City Council is strictly prohibited by Idaho law. Each speaker will have up to three
(3) minutes to address the Mayor and Council, but the chair may stop the speaker if the
matter does appear to violate guidelines, varies from the topic identified on this sign in sheet
or other provisions of law or policy.
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ITEM TOPIC: Resolution No. 20-2243: A Resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of
the City of Meridian Appointing Destinie Hart to Seat 1 of the Meridian Historic Preservation
Commission; and Providing an Effective Date
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Item#1.
CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 20-2243
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER,
HOAGLUN, PERRAULT, STRADER
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN APPOINTING DESTINIE HART TO SEAT 1 OF THE MERIDIAN
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Meridian City Code Section 2-1-1 establishes the Meridian Historic
Preservation Commission, its members and terms of their appointments; and
WHEREAS, Seat 1 of the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission is currently
vacant; and
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 appointment of Destinie Hart to Seat 1 of
the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission as recommended by Mayor Simison and
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, Destinie Hart be appointed to Seat 1 of the
Meridian Historic Preservation Commission, which terms shall expire 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 24thday of November,
2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this24t_h day of November,
2020.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Mayor Robert E. Simison Chris Johnson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION APPOINTING HART TO SEAT I OF THE MERIDIAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 5
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ITEM TOPIC: Public Hearing for Consideration and Approval of Intent of the City of
Meridian to Sell at Auction Certain Real Property Located at 345 W. Winnipeg Street, Ada County
Parcel #R5672060442, Parcel #0442 of Lot 1, Block 10 in the Meridian Heights Subdivision No. 2
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DATE : November 24, 2020 ITEM # ON AGENDA : 2
PROJECT NAME : Consideration and Approval of Intent of the City of Meridian
to Sell at Auction Certain Real Property
PRINTED FULL NAME For Against Neutral Want to Testify
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Item#2.
CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 20-2238
BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER,
HOAGLUN, PERREAULT, STRADER
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN TO
OFFER FOR SALE AT AUCTION APPROXIMATELY .218 ACRES OF CITY-OWNED
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 345 W. WINNIPEG STREET, ADA COUNTY
PARCEL #R5672060442, LEGAL PARCEL #0442 OF LOT 1, BLOCK 10 MERIDIAN
HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION NO 02 (PARCEL B, RECORD OF SURVEY #5472) ADA
COUNTY IDAHO; DECLARING THE VALUE OR MINIMUM PRICE, IF ANY,
MERIDIAN INTENDS TO RECEIVE AS A RESULT OF SUCH CONVEYANCE AT
AUCTION; INSTRUCTING THE CITY CLERK TO ESTABLISH AND NOTICE A
HEARING TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,whenever the City Council proposes to convey any real property, Idaho Code
Section 50-1402 requires a declaration of the City Council setting forth the value or minimum
price, if any, it intends to receive as a result of such conveyance; and,
WHEREAS, when the property is offered for sale, pursuant to Idaho Code Section 50-
1403(1), the property shall be sold at a public auction to the highest bidder and no bids shall be
accepted for less than the minimum declared value (if any), provided however, if no bids are
received, the City Council shall have the authority to sell such property as it deems in the best
interest of the City; and,
WHEREAS, following the declaration of intent, the City Clerk shall publish a summary
of the action taken by the City Council and provide notice of a public hearing before the City
Council at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the hearing.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,IDAHO:
Section 1. That it is hereby declared that the City of Meridian intends to sell at auction
that certain parcel of real property located at 345 W. Winnipeg Street, Ada County parcel
#R5672060442,parcel#0442 of lot 1,block 10 in the Meridian Heights Subdivision no 02 (Parcel
b, record of survey#5472), in the City of Meridian, Ada County, Idaho as depicted in Exhibit A
attached hereto.
RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO CONVEY REAL PROPERTY—PAGE I OF 4
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Section 2. That the City of Meridian hereby sets the minimum auction bid price at:
$ 70 000.00 and no bids shall be accepted for less than this minimum value.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby instructed to establish a public hearing date to
review the proposal to convey the real property and publish a summary of this declaration of intent
in the form set forth in Exhibit B.
Section 4. That the City Attorney is hereby instructed to bring forth a proposed Ordinance
as required by Idaho Code Section 50-1403 for the consideration of the City Council at the
conclusion of the public hearing.
Section 5. 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 27thth day of October,
2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 27th day of October, 2020.
APPR ED:
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EXHIBIT B
SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN REGARDING
INTENT TO AUCTION REAL PROPERTY
AND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN: On the 271h day of October 2020, the City Council
of the City of Meridian approved Resolution No. declaring the intent of the City to
sell at auction certain real property located at 345 W. Winnipeg Street,Ada County parcel
#R5672060442, parcel#0442 of lot 1,block 10 in the Meridian Heights Subdivision no 02
(Parcel B, record of survey#5472), in the City of Meridian,Ada County, Idaho.
The City of Meridian intends to sell the real property at auction with a minimum auction bid
price of$ 70,000.00
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: Pursuant to the Ordinances of the City of Meridian and
the Laws of the State of Idaho (including but not limited to Idaho Code section 50-1403), the
City Council of the City of Meridian will hold a public hearing at the Meridian City Hall, 33 East
Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2020
for the purpose of considering and approving the proposed real property conveyance.
For further information, including full legal descriptions of the proposed conveyance,
please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433.
Publish: November 6, 2020
CHRIS JOHNSON, CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO CONVEY REAL PROPERTY—PAGE 4 of 4
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2238 declaring the intent of the
City to sell at auction certain
real property located at 345 W.
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parcel #R5672060442, parcel
46639 AUCTION REAL PROPERT 11/06/20 11/06/20 1 $46.44 #0442 of lot 1, block 10 in the
Meridian Heights Subdivision
no 02(Parcel B, record of sur-
vey#5472), in the City of Me-
ridian,Ada County, Idaho.
The City of Meridian intends
to sell the real property at auc-
tion with a minimum auction
bid price of$70,000.00.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-
EN: Pursuant to the Ordinanc-
es of the City of Meridian and
the Laws of the State of Idaho
(including but not limited to
Idaho Code section 50-1403),
the City Council of the City
of Meridian will hold a public
hearing at the Meridian City
Hall, 33 East Broadway Ave-
nue, Meridian, Idaho, at the
hour of 6:00 p.m.on Tuesday,
November 24, 2020 for the
purpose of considering and
approving the proposed real
property conveyance.
For further information, in-
cluding full legal descriptions
of the proposed conveyance,
please contact the City Clerk's
Office at 888-4433.
CHRIS JOHNSON,
CITY CLERK
November 6,2020 46639
Payments:
Date Method Card Type Last 4 Digits Check Amount
Discount: $0.00 Gross:$46.44
Surcharge: $0.00 Paid Amount:$0.00
Credits: $0.00
Amount Due:$46.44
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Planning Presentation and Outline for
Land Use Public Hearings
City Council Meeting November 24, 2020
ZONING MAP
FLUM
Changes to Agenda : N/A
Item #3 : Paramount Point MDA ( H -2020-0098)
Application (s ) :
➢ Development Agreement Modification
Size of property, existing zoning , and location : This site consists of a total of 4 . 96 acres of land , zoned C- C , located at 6357 N . Fox
Run Way, the SWC of Chinden Blvd . and Fox Run Way .
History : Paramount Point short plat application ( H -2020-0082) , approved in September, 2020 ,
Comprehensive Plan FLUM Designation : Mixed Use Community
Summary of Request : The Applicant proposes to amend the fourth addendum of the Paramount Development Agreement (#2017-
066043) to incorporate a new concept plan as required . This existing DA provision was identified during the review of the Paramount
Point short plat application ( H -2020-0082) that was approved in September of this year.
The subject DA requires a modification to include a conceptual development plan prior to submittal of a Certificate of Zoning
Compliance application ( if required ) or issuance of any building permits . Note : Two (2) Certificates of Zoning Compliance (CZC) have
already been approved (A-2019-0365 & A-2020-0078) for an urgent care facility and a bank, respectively, providing at least two distinct
land uses on the subject site and were approved prior to Staff realizing this MDA needed to occur.
The applicant has submitted a new concept plan that matches the approved short plat and depicts four (4) commercial building lots and
two (2) common lots with a public road bisecting the subject site for connectivity to the west through the Linder Village project. In
addition , the urgent care facility that was approved in 2019 is no longer under the same ownership as the rest of the subject parcels but
is part of the amended Development Agreement and makes up the fifth lot on the concept plan in the northeast corner of this subject
site . The new concept plan also depicts a right-in/right-out connection to N . Fox Run Way in alignment with the driveway access on the
opposite side of Fox Run Way. Staff believes this new concept plan is consistent with the requirements of the addendum . Therefore,
staff recommends approval of the development agreement modification with the recommended change in the Staff Report .
Notes :
Possible Motions .
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Number 1-1-2020 -0098 , as presented in the staff
report for the hearing date of November 24 , 2020 : (Add any proposed modifications to conditions)
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Number H-2020-0098 , as presented during the
hearing on November 24 , 2020 , for the following reasons : (You should state specific reasons for denial)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number H -2020-0098 to the hearing date of [date] for the following reason (s) : (You should state specific
reason (s) for continuance.)
Item #4 : Horse Meadows Subdivision ( H -20204060 )
Application (s ) :
➢ Rezone , Preliminary Plat
Size of property, existing zoning , and location : This site consists of 4 . 71 acres of land , zoned R-4 , located at the SEC of Black Cat
and Pine .
History : AZ-06-016 , PP-06 -010 , FP-07-034 ; VAR-06-008 —The plats have expired .
Comprehensive Plan FLUM Designation : Medium Density Residential
Summary of Request : Rezone from the existing R-4 zoning district to the R-8 zoning district and preliminary plat consisting of 26
single-family residential lots and 4 common lots on 4 . 71 acres . The gross density of the project is 5 . 52 du/ac which is in the middle of
the allowed density for the future land use designation of MDR ( 3-8 du/ac) . The average lot size within the development is around 4 ,
100 square feet . The minimum lot size in the requested R- 8 zone is 4000 square feet. Because the lots are so close to the minimum lot
size and the look of the submitted elevations , Staff was concerned with the proposed homes being able to fit on the lots so Staff
requested the Applicant provide an exhibit showing how these will occur. The Applicant provided this exhibit for the previous layout; its
applicability still stands despite the changes to the plat.
Because the subject site is less than five (5) acres in size , the UDC minimum requirement of 10 % qualified open space and at least
one site amenity are not required to be met. However, the Applicant is requesting a rezone to a zoning district that allows higher
density. Therefore, Staff finds it appropriate that usable open space and an amenity be provided . In response , the Applicant proposed
approximately 35 , 000 square feet of open space (approx . . 17%) with the previous plat and has proposed approx . 8 , 000 more square
feet of open space with the revised plat (total is now approx . 21 %) , This open space consists mostly of the street buffers along the
outside of the development but also includes a central common lot that is almost 8 , 000 square feet, per the latest plat.
Access into this development is proposed via a new local street connection to Pine Avenue . All internal local streets within the
proposed development are shown as 33-foot wide street sections with 5-foot attached sidewalks — street section will accommodate on ,,
street parking where no driveways exist . Originally, access was proposed to Black cat by way of converting W . Quarterhorse Lane to a
new public street. However, ACHD denied that access because the adjacent Pine Ave . is a lesser classified street and therefore
access must be taken from Pine . W . Quarterhorse Lane is currently an ingress/egress access easement with 4 servient sites , including
this subject site . Without the consent of all easement holders , the access to Black Cat must remain . At the Commission meeting , Staff
recommended the easement area remain as a non -buildable lot until such time it can be included as part of a future development.
Commission Recommendation : Commission recommended approval with some requested changes as outlined below.
1 . Summary of Commission public hearing :
a . In favor: Penelope Constantikes Applicant Representative
b . In opposition : None
c . Commenting : Drew Morgan Neighbor; Penelope Constantikes
d . Written testimony : 17 residents submitted written testimony and 3 left voicemails outlining similar
concerns of traffic increasing in the area even without this development and the density of the project
in relation to traffic .
e . Staff presenting application : Joseph Dodson
f. Other Staff commenting on application : None
2 . Key issue (s) of public testimony :
a . Clarification of future plans for the existing private lane along the southern boundary , Quarterhorse
Lane .
3 . Key issue(s) of discussion by Commission :
a . How Quarterhorse Lane is intended to function both in the near future and in the years to come —
specifically , how much of it will be green space and how much is expected to be riqht-of-way for the
other easement holders to the east and southeast ;
b . Size of the lots in relation to the submitted conceptual elevations and concern over whether those
homes can actually be built on the proposed lots ;
c . Location and amount of open space being proposed and how will the different locations be accessed
by residents ;
4 . Commission change(s) to Staff recommendation :
a . Add a condition requiring fencing along the north boundary of the open space lot ( Lot 10 , Block 2) in
the northeast corner of the site where the tot-lot is located for added safety ;
b ,
That the applicant revise the plat to reconfigure the lots ( Lots 9 & 11 Block 2) around the northeast
c . corner open space lot of the site to increase its size ;
Add a condition to work with Staff on providing fencing within the ingress/egress easement along the
d . southern boundary to fence off the gravel road from the open space within this lot ( Lot 10 , Block 11
e . Revise the plat to remove a lot along Black Cat Road to widen those lots .
Provide sample elevations of the homes that will fit on the proposed lots .
5 . Outstanding issue (s) for City Council :
a . The Applicant has not submitted different elevations based on the Commission 's recommendations
because the submitted elevations are the designs that are intended to be constructed in the
development.
b . The revised plat now shows the private lane easement as a common lot and dedicated right-of-way . If
Council supports the revised plan , Staff recommends DA provision 1 . e be modified to read as
follows : "A final plat application shall not be submitted until the Applicant receives approval
and provides documentation from all easement holders ( Parcels S1210325555 , S1210325800 , &
S1210325710 ) to relinquish their rights to the existing access easement once the public road
connection to Pine Avenue is constructed . "
Council strike condition of approval 2c . as this coincides with modified DA provision le. above.
Council include a new condition of approval as follows :
i . Construct a 5-foot wide micro-path along the south side of Lot 7 , Block 1 that connects to the
sidewalk along the west side of N . Traquair St . and to Black Cat Road .
As noted , following the Commission hearing , the Applicant revised the plat in response to the Commission ' s recommendations and
incorporated other changes that have not been fully analyzed by staff. The applicant has provided a comprehensive narrative of the
proposed changes and staff has provided a summary of the proposed changes for the Council' s consideration . Staff has also outlined
some of the outstanding issues and recommended changes or inclusion of new conditions of approval based on these changes .
• The open space has been moved from the NEC to a more central location within the subdivision ( Lot 6 , Block 2) . The overall open
space has increased approximately 8 , 000 square feet to total nearly an acre due to the layout changes ;
• Per the recommendation of the Commission , one lot has been removed from the west boundary abutting Black Cat Road ;
Most notable , the Applicant is now proposing to construct common open space and a public street over the area of the subject site
that contains the existing ingress/egress easement . Conveyance of this right-of-way is contingent upon all easement holders
relinquishing their rights to the use of said easement . The applicant' s attorney is working with the three (3) affected parties on a
resolution but no such relinquishment has been obtained at this time .
Written Testimony since Commission Hearing : None
Notes .
Possible Motions :
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Number H-2020-0060 , as presented in the staff
report for the hearing date of November 24 , 2020 : (Add any proposed modifications to conditions)
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony , I move to deny File Number H -2020-0060 , as presented during the
hearing on November 24 , 2020 , for the following reasons : (You should state specific reasons for denial)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number H-2020 -0060 to the hearing date of [date] for the following reason (s) : (You should state specific
` reason (s) for continuance.)
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ITEM TOPIC: Public Hearing for Paramount Point (H-2020-0098) by Brighton
Development, Inc., Located at the Southwest Corner of N. Fox Run Way and W. Chinden Blvd.
A. Request: Development Agreement Modification to amend the fourth addendum of the
Paramount Development Agreement (Inst. #2017-066043) to incorporate a new concept plan
consisting of five (5) commercial lots and associated site improvements pertinent to Paramount
Point Subdivision.
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PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION
Staff Contact:Joseph Dodson Meeting Date: November 24, 2020
Topic: Public Hearing for Paramount Point (H-2020-0098) by Brighton Development,
Inc., Located at the Southwest Corner of N. Fox Run Way and W. Chinden Blvd.
A. Request: Development Agreement Modification to amend the fourth
addendum of the Paramount Development Agreement (Inst. #2017-066043)
to incorporate a new concept plan consisting of five (5) commercial lots and
associated site improvements pertinent to Paramount Point Subdivision.
Information Resources:
Click Here for Application Materials
Click Here to Sign Up to Testify at the City Council Public Hearing
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PROJECT NAME : Paramount Point ( W2020 - 0098 )
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STAFF REPORT C:�*%-
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HEARING 11/24/2020 Legend
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I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Development Agreement Modification to amend the fourth addendum of the Paramount Development
Agreement(Inst. #2017-066043)to incorporate a new concept plan consisting of five(5)commercial
lots and associated site improvements pertinent to Paramount Point Subdivision,by Brighton
Development, Inc.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Applicant:
Kody Daffer, Brighton Development—2929 W.Navigator Rd., ID 83642
B. Owner:
David T.,DWT Investments—2929 W.Navigator Rd.,ID 83642
C. Representative:
Kody Daffer,Brighton Development—2929 W.Navigator Rd.,ID 83642
III. STAFF ANALYSIS
The Applicant proposes to amend the fourth addendum of the Paramount Development Agreement
(#2017-066043)to incorporate a new concept plan as required.This DA provision was identified during
the review of the Paramount Point short plat application(H-2020-0082),which necessitated a condition
of approval requiring compliance with the addendum prior to City Engineer's signature on the short
plat.
The subject DA requires a modification to include a conceptual development plan prior to submittal of
a Certificate of Zoning Compliance application(if required) or issuance of any building permits. At a
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minimum,the concept plan(s) should include access and circulation and a mix of land use types.Note:
Two (2) Certificates of Zoning Compliance (CZC) have already been approved (A-2019-0365 & A-
2020-0078)for an urgent care facility and a bank,respectively,providing at least two distinct land uses
on the subject site.
The applicant has submitted a new concept plan that matches the approved short plat and depicts four
(4) commercial building lots and two(2) common lots with a public road bisecting the subject site for
connectivity to the west through the Linder Village project. The new concept plan also depicts a right-
in/right-out connection to N.Fox Run Way in alignment with the driveway access on the opposite side
of Fox Run Way. In addition,the urgent care facility that was approved in 2019 is no longer under the
same ownership as the rest of the subject parcels but is part of the amended Development Agreement
and makes up the fifth lot on the concept plan in the northeast corner of this subject site. Staff believes
this new concept plan is consistent with the requirements of the addendum. Therefore, staff
recommends the development agreement modification with the recommended change in Exhibit A
below.
IV. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the modification to the DA (Inst. #2017-066043) as recommended
by Staff below and to include the concept plan attached as Exhibit C.
V. EXHIBITS
A. Development Agreement Provision#6.8 from the fourth addendum(Inst. #2017-066043):
Existing:
"A modification of the development agreement is required to include a conceptual development
plan for the property located at the southwest corner of W. Chinden Blvd.prior to submittal of a
Certificate of Zoning Compliance application(if required)or issuance of any building permits.
The concept plan(s) shall include a site plan showing access and circulation and a mix of land use
types."
Staffs Recommended Change:
The eeneept pla-a(s) shall inelude a site plan showing aeeess a-ad eir-eula4iea and a mix of land
Development of the site shall substantially comply with the concept plan as attached in
Exhibit C.
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ITEM TOPIC: Public Hearing for Horse Meadows Subdivision (H-2020-0060) by Riley
Planning Services, Located at 710 N. Black Cat Rd.
A. Request: Rezone of 4.71 acres of land from the R-4 zoning district (Medium-Low Density
Residential) to the R-8 zoning district (Medium-Density Residential); and,
B. Request: Preliminary Plat consisting of 26 single-family residential lots and 5 common lots on
4.71 acres of land in the proposed R-8 zoning district.
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PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION
Staff Contact:Joseph Dodson Meeting Date: November 24, 2020
Topic: Public Hearing for Horse Meadows Subdivision (H-2020-0060) by Riley
Planning Services, Located at 710 N. Black Cat Rd.
A. Request: Rezone of 4.71 acres of land from the R-4 zoning district (Medium-
Low Density Residential) to the R-8 zoning district (Medium-Density
Residential); and,
B. Request: Preliminary Plat consisting of 26 single-family residential lots and 5
common lots on 4.71 acres of land in the proposed R-8 zoning district.
Information Resources:
Click Here for Application Materials
Click Here to Sign Up to Testify at the City Council Public Hearing
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PROJECT NAME : Horse Meadows Subdivision ( W2020 - 0060 )
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STAFF REPORT C:�*%_
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
HEARING 11/17/2020
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TO: Mayor&City Council
FROM: Joe Dodson,Associate Planner
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: H-2020-0060
Horse Meadows Subdivision
LOCATION: The site is located at 710 N. Black Cat,in -- ,
the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 10, `
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I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Rezone of 5.33 acres of land from the R-4 zoning district to the R-8 zoning district and preliminary
plat consisting of 26 single-family residential lots and 4 common lots on 4.71 acres,by Riley
Planning Services.
NOTE: The ACHD staff report requires the Applicant to take access off of W.Pine Avenue instead
of converting the existing private lane easement(Quarterhorse Lane) into a public road access, as
originally proposed. The easement will remain as a non-buildable lot until such time as the
easement holders relinquish their rights to use said access with future development of their
respective properties.
In addition, in response to the staff report for the September 17, 2020 Commission meeting, the
Applicant requested a continuance to a future meeting date in order to revise the plat and obtain
additional information regarding the existing easement as discussed in the staff report. The plat
has been revised and has resulted in strikethrough and underline changes throughout the staff
report.
NOTE to City Council.Following the Commission public hearing, the Applicant revised the plat in
response to the Commission's recommendation and incorporated other changes that have not been
fully analyzed by staff. The applicant has provided a comprehensive narrative of the proposed
changes and staff has provided a summary of the proposed changes for the Council's
consideration. Staff has also outlined some of the outstanding issues and recommended changes or
inclusion of new conditions of approval based on these changes in Section VI. below.
• The open space has been moved from the NEC to a more central location within the
subdivision (Lot 6,Block 2). The overall open space has increased approximately 8,000
square feet to total nearly an acre due to the layout changes;
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• The Applicant is now proposing to construct common open space and a public street over
area of the subject site that contains an existing ingress/egress easement. Conveyance of
this right-of-way is contingent upon all easement holders relinquishing their rights to the
use of said easement. The applicant's attorney is working with the three(3) affected parties
on a resolution;
• Per the recommendation of the Commission, one lot has been removed from the west
boundary abutting Black Cat Road,
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Description Details Page
Acreage 4.71 acres
Future Land Use Designation Medium Density Residential
Existing Land Use(s) Vacant
Proposed Land Use(s) Residential
Lots(#and type;bldg./common) �8 31 total lots—26 single-family residential;and 4 5
common lots.
Phasing Plan(#of phases) Proposed as one(1)phase.
Number of Residential Units(type 26 total single-family detached units
of units)
Density(gross&net) Gross— 5.52 du/ac.;Net—unknown
Open Space(acres,total 34,912 square feet(approximately 17%)and includes the
[%]/buffer/qualified) required landscape buffers and one open space lot
containing the proposed amenity;property is less than 5
acres so minimum open space requirement is not
applicable.
Amenities 1 amenity—Tot Lot
Physical Features(waterways, N/A
hazards,flood plain,hillside)
Neighborhood meeting date;#of March 14,2020—5 attendees
attendees:
History(previous approvals) AZ-06-016,PP-06-010,FP-07-034;VAR-06-008—These
approvals have expired.
B. Community Metrics
Description Details Page
Ada County Highway District
• Staff report(yes/no) Yes
• Requires ACHD Commission No
Action es/no
Access(Arterial/Collectors/State Originally,access was proposed from W. Quarterhorse
Hwy/Local)(Existing and Proposed) Lane,an existing private street along the southern property
boundary.However,ACHD is requiring the applicant take
access from Pine Ave. and does not have the authority to
require the applicant to close the private driveway
connection to Black Cat.
Stub Street/Interconnectivity/Cross Stub streets are proposed to the existing private lane
Access (Quarterhorse Lane)that are less than 150' in length that
will be terminated with some kind of barrier and signs that
state the streets will be extended in the future.The
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Description Details I Page
Applicant is still required to allow the other easement
holders to use their access rights of Quarterhorse Lane.
Existing Road Network W. Quarterhorse Lane—a two-lane private street
Existing Arterial Sidewalks/ No
Buffers
Proposed Road Improvements Applicant is proposing additional ROW dedication and
construction of detached sidewalks along both Black Cat
and Pine.
Fire Service
• Distance to Fire Station 2.1 miles from Fire Station#2
• Fire Response Time The proposed development falls within the 5 minute
response time goal.
• Resource Reliability 76%(below the target goal of 80%)
• Risk Identification Risk Factor 1 —Residential;current resources would be
adequate to supply service to this project.
• Accessibility Proposed project meets all required access,road widths,
and turnarounds.
The project will be limited to 30 homes due to a singular
access oint.
Police Service
• Distance to Police Station 4.5 miles
• Response Time Approximately 3.5 minutes
• Accessibility MPD has no concerns with access into this development;
the MPD can service this development if approved.
• Additional Comments • Between June 2019 and June 2020,MPD
responded to 1,281 calls for service within one mile
of this proposed development.The crime count on
those calls was 126.
• Between June 2019 and June 2020,MPD
responded to 29 crashes within 1 miles of this
proposed development.
West Ada School District
• Distance(elem,ins,hs) Peregrine Elementary—3.2 miles
Meridian Middle—3.1 miles
Meridian High—2.8 miles
• Capacity of Schools Peregrine—650 students
Meridian Middle— 1250 students
Meridian High—2400 students
• #of Students Enrolled Peregrine—517 students
Meridian Middle— 1273 students
Meridian High—2101 students
Wastewater
• Distance to Sewer Services Directly Adjacent
• Sewer Shed South Black Cat Trunk Shed
• Estimated Project Sewer See application
ERU's
• WRRF Declining Balance 13.95
• Project Consistent with WW YES
Master Plan/Facility Plan
• Additional Comments Additional 918 gpd flow has been committed.
Water
• Distance to Water Services Directly Adjacent
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Description Details Page
• Pressure Zone 1
• Estimated Project Water See application
ERU's
• Water Quality Concerns Yes,see below
• Project Consistent with Water Yes
Master Plan
• Impacts/Concerns The water main should be looped through the site
whenever possible;if any stub is not used it will be
required to be abandoned dead end at the cul de s must
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IV. NOTICING
Planning& Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Newspaper Notification 6/26/2020 11/6/2020
Radius notification mailed to
properties within 300 feet 6/23/2020 11/4/2020
Site Posting 90 10/2/2020 11/6/2020
Nextdoor posting 6/23/2020 11/4/2020
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
A. Future Land Use Map Designation(https:llwww.meridiancioy.or /g compplan)
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 subject site is currently zoned R-4 and the Applicant is requesting a rezone to R-8; both
zoning designations comply with the future land use designation of Medium Density Residential
(MDR). The proposed development is proposed as 26 single-family residential lots at a gross
density of approximately 5.5 du/ac meeting the required gross density in the MDR. Single-family
homes are a desired residential use in the MDR as. and the proposed development will match
much of what is nearby but with smaller lots and more density, therefore offering homes at
different price points than the surround R-4 sites to the north of the subject site. but with the
within thisfutui�e land use designatien. F-Hrther site design ana4wis-is.belew in z9Hbs-eqHen
fanii4,hemes.. These additional heusing designs meet the intent ef-previding housing ept
Staff finds the proposed development and use to be generally consistent with the future land use
designation of Medium Density Residential.
The City may require a development agreement(DA) in conjunction with an annexation and/or
rezone pursuant to Idaho Code section 67-6511A.In order to ensure the site develops as
proposed with this application, Staff recommends a DA as a provision of rezoning with the
provisions included in Section HII.A1. The DA is required to be signed by the property
owner(s)/developer and returned to the City within 6 months of the Council granting the rezone
for approval by City Council and subsequent recordation.
B. Comprehensive Plan Policies(https://www.meridiancioy.orglcompplan):
The applicable Comprehensive Plan policies are cited below with Staff analysis in italics.
"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"(2.02.01 A). The Applicant is proposing to construct
detached sidewalks along both Black Cat and Pine and add a micro pathway into the
development in the northeast corner of the site. The Applicant is proposing these buffers and
micro pathway as their open space;the micro pathway is also shown with a tot-lot which is
intended to be a site amenity. This pedestrian connection is a nice addition, especially with it
being shown within a larger common lot than originally proposed.Because of the redesign that
occurred, this pedestrian connection and the new street connection to Pine Ave allows for more
pedestrian and bicycle connection through the site. The proposed plat is smaller than 5 acres
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and therefore is not required to meet the minimum 10% open space standard and the open
space that is proposed within this development is lamely landscape buffers that offer pedestrian
connectivity but is not active in its use. The Applicant is proposing a tot lot, as mentioned,
which should help activate the common lot that it is within.Despite the type of open space
proposed, Fuller Park(the closest public park to the site) is approximately I mile away by foot
and the proposed pedestrian connectivity should make it more efficient to reach it. Staff finds
that despite the proximity of the public park, it does not alleviate the need for usable open
space within this development as desired in the purpose statement of UDC 11-3G, the Common
Open Space code section. Therefore,Staff finds that the Applicant should lose an internal
buildinje lot and make it a common open space lot instead. This chanize would help this project
meet both the UDC and the Comprehensive Plan.
"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). The existing access to this site is via W. Quarterhorse
Lane—a private road that other parcels located to the south and east also use as an access to
Black Cat Road, an arterial street.According to the originally submitted plat, the Applicant
proposed to convert the private road to a public road. The Applicant proposed the main access
for this development to be from Black Cat rather than the adjacent Pine Avenue, a collector
street.However,ACHD policy does not support the Quarterhorse access to Black Cat, an
arterial street.As such, they have required the applicant to take access from the lesser
classified street,Pine Avenue, which necessitated a redesign of the project. City code, UDC 11-
3A-3, also requires access to be taken from Pine Ave. To complicate the matter further,
Quarterhorse Lane will remain as a private lane and ACHD does not have the authority to
require the closure of this access.
The new layout does in fact show access to Pine, a lesser classified street but the private lane
access to Black Cat cannot be closed without the consent of all easement holders. Further,
access prevents the extension of the 25 foot wide landscape buffer and the 5-foot wide detached
sidewalk along N. Black Cat Rd. Staff is of the opinion this area should be depicted on the plat
as a non-buildable lot until the easement holders consent to vacate the access—the Applicant
has revised the plat to show this and will extend the landscapiniz and sidewalk as far south
along Black Cat as possible. To ensure this lot can re-develop in the future, staff recommends
the applicant provide an exhibit that demonstrates how the 25 foot wide landscape buffer and
two stub streets are going to be extended in the future and how the remaining portion of the
easement area can be redeveloped with the adjacentproperties. See additional discussion below
in the Access section of the staff report(V.E).
"Permit new development only where it can be adequately served by critical public facilities and
urban services at the time of final approval, and in accord with any adopted levels of service for
public facilities and services"(3.03.03F).Public services are readily available to the subject site
because of the existing nearby developments to the north and west. Applicable service
departments have granted their approval of the development and its impact to the system with one
modification; the Water Department would like to see the water system looped through and
connected to the water main in Black Cat Road to ensure better water quality is achieved. It
should be noted that the Public Works Department general lX does not want public infrastructure
placed in Me private road easements. However, the Applicant has limited options to loop the
water main in this development and must utilize the existing private access easement. Public
Works has signed off on this location and has offered their comments regarding this (see Section
VIII.B).
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"Slow the outward progression of the City's limits by discouraging fringe area development;
encourage development of vacant or underutilized parcels currently within City limits"
(4.05.03B). The subject site is near the edge of the City's limits but has City of Meridian
development to its north and west. In addition, this site is currently vacant and underutilized
because it is already annexed but not yet developed. The proposed development is an opportunity
to develop the site adequately and remove a vacant parcel from the City. This development is also
allowingthe he City to plan for the future use of the private road easement and for how the future
road network will work in this area should it redevelop from county land and be annexed into the
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"Encourage the assembly of parcels for master planning,design and entitlement purposes;
discourage piecemeal annexation and development"(3.03.03J). The subjectparcel is already
annexed into the City of Meridian and cannot be made part of a larger assembly of parcels at
this time. The public road layout should lay the infrastructure for future connectivity of the
immediate area as all parcels to the south and east that are not currently annexed into the City
should have a lower classified street to access in the future. With Quarterhorse Lane being the
only access for these parcels, master planning the public road network becomes even more
imperative as City code and ACHD cannot support maintaining this access to Black Cat. This
requires that ultimately all easement holders agree to vacate their rights to the easement and
take access through this development and other local street networks to the east. With the
revised plat, the Applicant has provided two stub streets to the existing Quarterhorse Lane for
future connectivity. , it is sdM unekear how Me easement ama is inkwded to be
. The Applicant agrees that at least a portion of the
existing easement should be come public right-of-way in the future so that the parcels to the
southeast have local street access to Pine and the accesses to Black Cat are continued to be
limited in line with ACHD and the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff finds this development to be generally consistent with Comprehensive Plan policies and
objectives if Staffs recommendations are adhered to and despite the W. Quarterhorse Lane
access remaining.
C. Proposed Use Analysis:
The proposed use is detached single-family residential homes;this use is listed as a principally
permitted use in the requested R-8 zoning district per UDC Table 11-2A-2.
The Applicant's revised plat shows front loaded single-family homes within the R-8 zone,
seemingly the industry standard in the requested zone. The proposed development and use meet
both the zoning and comprehensive plan policies despite the development not providing a new
housing type.However, the proposed lot sizes are smaller than those closest to the subject site
and therefore cannot accommodate as large of a home which should dictate a lower price point
for these homes:the comprehensive plan also calls for housing variety in the way of price point
but this is merely coniecture at this point in the development process. The proposed use is
allowed in the requested zone but does not offer an "exciting"or "premier"housing type
outside of what already exists in the immediate area. as a majot*of the proposed tise but
also showsfour hontes that are aMey loaded and i4vo homes that areproposed jvkh side loade
garages-. This is a ehafigeftom aiq pmvious plat submitted to Staff and would allojv d�fftren
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D. Dimensional Standards(UDC 11-2):
The proposed preliminary plat appears to meet all UDC dimensional standards for the requested
R-8 zoning district and use of detached single-family homes. This includes property sizes,
required street frontages,and road widths of the local streets and alleyway. All local streets are
proposed as 33-foot wide street sections within 47 feet of right-of-way.
Staff notes that the Applicant's request to rezone the property from the existing R-4 district to the
R-8 zoning district, increases the number of lots that are able to be developed on this parcel. This
is due to the minimum lot size in the R-8 district being half of that in the R-4 district. The
Applicant has not proposed all lots at the minimum 4,000 square feet but the average lot size in
the development is just below 4,100 square feet. Because the Applicant is proposing such small
lots and is new 19repesiffg dif-ftring so,Les ef detaehed single family homes (a8ey,and side leade
unite Staff is recommending that prior to the City Council hearing the Applicant provide
exhibits showing how the d�fftren homes s will physically fit on the proposed lots.
E. Access(UDC 11-3A-3):
Access into this development is now proposed via a new street connection to Pine Avenue instead
of converting W. Quarterhorse Lane to a new public street. The Applicant has chosen to take
access from Pine Avenue after receiving the draft staff report from ACHD which required a
completely new plat layout following the initial submittal; subsequent revisions have maintained
this access point to Pine.W. Quarterhorse Lane is currently an ingress/egress access easement
with 4 servient sites,including the subject site of this application.Without the consent of all
easement holders,the access must remain until the remainder of the properties annex or
redevelop. Therefore the easement will remain as a non-buildable lot until such time it can be
included as part of a future development. As noted above, staff has received reef ffie fi s
.,.....he *t..,.,,.,;ao an exhibit for the Commission that demonstrates how this area of the property
could redevelop with the required street frontage improvements and be incorporated into a future
plat when the properties to the southeast redevelop in the future. The applicant should relinquish
their right to use of said easement as part of the rezone request. All internal local streets within
the proposed development are shown as 33-foot wide street sections that will accommodate on-
street parking where no driveways exist.
The new layout proposes access off of Pine Avenue in line with N. Traquair Place on the north
side of Pine. The internal streets provide two north-south stub streets to the existing private lane
(Quarterhorse Lane) that will be extended in the future and a cul-de-sac that serves six(6) homes
A„p':. Ht i -the alley leaded and side leaded heme�y. Staff can support this revised
layout more than previously submitted plats as it places the easement within a lot of its own,
shown as Lot 910 Block 1. However-, this let is net speeifieally,addressed an the plat er wit
zspeeifieaI4,with thefutui;e read neti�,ark W411 it be green zspaee? W411 it beeeme part ef thefu4w�e
read neti�,ark? These are questions.the Gemmission and Geuned should ask ef MeApplieant.
Staff understands that there maybe no precise way to know what will happen here with this
easement but it is often up to the developer/Applicant to show Staff that all aspects of a property
have been vetted;Staff is net-now comfortable in stating that this due diligence has occurred with
the future of this access easement because the Applicant has provided an exhibit showing this lot
as common open space to be landscaped with grass and still accommodate the existing gravel
access road for the servient sites. In addition, the area of the access easement that is between the
new local north-south street and Black Cat will hold both a sewer and water main line in order to
loop the systems. These utilities require a 30-foot wide easement which will overlay the lot and
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make this area non buildable in perpetuity. pplicant has stated to Staff that the remaining
easement area is best suited for future right-of-way for future redevelopment to the southeast and
Staff agrees. The exhibit provided by the Applicant does not specifically show this because it is
unknown where future access to the south could be taken from but the story has been told in both
discussion and in the response to the previous staff report.
Despite the unknowns, Staff is more comfortable supporting this revised plat with the requirement
of an additional DA provision to ensure this easement area is used appropriately in the future.
This recommended provision is to restrict Lot 110-Block I as a non-buildable lot for either
common open space or future right-of-way dedication as other easement holders redevelop their
own properties and relinquish their rights to this private lane access in the future.
Note:Staff has received a revised staff report from ACHD and they have approved the revised
plat with specific conditions of approval(see Section VIII.G).
F. Parking(UDC 11-3C):
Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC Table II-
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.
The street sections(33 feet wide) of the proposed local streets within the development, as
shown on the submitted plat, accommodate parking on both sides of the street where no
driveways exist. The cul-de-sac is proposed with a radius of 48 feet and cannot accommodate
any parking along its perimeter.
G. Pathways (UDC 11-3A-8):
No multi-use pathways are proposed or required with this development because the master
pathways plan does not show any multi-use pathway adjacent to the subject site. This Applicant is
proposing attached sidewalks along all local streets that will connect to the detached sidewalks
proposed along the arterial and collector streets via the micro-pathway proposed in the northeast
corner of the site and the new road connection out to Pine. These sidewalks and micro-pathway
should help improve pedestrian and cyclist connectivity from this development.
Originally, the Applicant proposed their micro pathway and amenity in the northwest corner of
the site but Staff was concerned with the amenity being on an intersection that is only going to get
busier over time. During the project review meeting between department staff some additional
comments from Public Works regarding the location of the proposed micro pathway have come
to Staffs attention. Public Works noted that this development should loop their water line to the
water main that lays in Black Cat Road to help with water quality for the development. The
revised plat still proposes the micro path and amenity in the northeast corner which does not
help Public Works with achieving a looped water system on this property. In lieu of this, Public
Works has recommended that the water main connect to the main within Black Cat via a new
water main easement in the existing Quarterhorse Lane access easement, generally paralleling
the sewer main proposed in the easement area as well. This will require the Applicant to abandon
the existing main line stub located in the intersection of Black Cat and Pine since it will no longer
be needed.
The Applicant has taken these comments into account with their most recent revisions to the plat
and has made the appropriate accommodations for a looped system via the existing access
easement. Public Works has reviewed the latest plat and utility payout and offers their support of
the new lavout of the looped systems.
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H. Sidewalks(UDC 11-3A-17):
Five-foot attached sidewalks are proposed along all internal local streets. The Applicant is also
proposing 5-foot detached sidewalks within the required landscape street buffers on Pine
Avenue and Black Cat Road.
There are no existing sidewalks adjacent to the site and along the arterial streets. These
additional sidewalks will add to the pedestrian connectivity throughout the immediate area and
offer safer routes for pedestrians and cyclists alike. Black Cat Road is expected to be widened
adjacent to this site within the next five (S)years and the proposed sidewalk is shown outside of
that ultimate ROW. However, the sidewalks appear to be right at the edge of the ultimate ROW
which does not meet code. UDC 11-3B-7C.]a states that detached sidewalks shall have an
average minimum separation ofgreater than four(4)feet to back of curb and the back of curb
shall be measured from the ultimate curb location. Therefore,Staff is recommending a
condition of approval to move the detached sidewalks further into the landscape buffers to
meet this requirement.
I. Landscaping(UDC 11-3B):
A 25-foot wide street buffer is required adjacent to N. Black Cat Road, an arterial, and a 20-foot
buffer is required adjacent to Pine,a collector street. This buffer should be landscaped per the
standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C and placed into a common lot that is at least as wide as the
required buffer width;this common lot should also contain the detached sidewalk required along
both roadways. Pathways,including micro-paths are required to be landscaped in accord with the
standards listed in UDC 11-3B-12. The original landscape plans appear to show compliance
with those requirements but no updated landscape plans have been provided that match the
revised plat layout.
The submitted plat depicts a 25 foot wide landscape buffer along Black Cat and a 20 foot wide
buffer along Pine, both within common lots. The correct number of trees appeared to be shown
on the original landscape plans as well(see Section VII.Q. To ensure these buffers are installed
and vegetated appropriately, the improvements required outside of the ultimate ROW should be
constructed prior to receiving building permit approvals. Code also dictates that street landscape
buffers are to be vegetated with shrubs, lawn, or other vegetative ground cover in addition to
trees; the submitted landscape plans do not appear to show this vegetation. Staff is
recommending a condition of approval to revise the landscape plans to correct this as well as
revise the landscape plan to match the revised plat layout and be submitted to Staff no later than
ten (10) days prior to the City Council hearing.
J. Open Space and Amenity(UDC 11-3U):
Because the subject site is less than five(5) acres in size, the minimum requirement of 10%
qualified open space and at least one site amenity are not required to be met by UDC 11-3G.
However, the Applicant is requesting a rezone to a zoning district that allows higher density. Staff
finds it appropriate that usable open space and an amenity be provided. In response, the
Applicant has proposed approximately 35,000 square feet of open space which amounts to
approximately 17%of the site. This open space consists mostly of the street buffers along the
outside of the development and also includes the common lot that holds the micro pathway and
the proposed tot-lot in the northeast corner of the site at the end of the cul-de-sac.
Even though the regulations in UDC 11-3G do not apply to this development because of its
size,Staff believes that the purpose statement of providing open space that improves the
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livability of neighborhoods should still be adhered to.In addition, the purpose statement for
subdivision regulations in UDC 11-"-1 discusses promotion of developments that provide for
adequate sunlight,fresh air, and usable open space. Staff ean better suppar4 the new open
spaee layout but is sdH unsure how it WY work with PubUe ' .Due to the
existence of a larre public park beinz within a mile of the development,Staff can understand
why the Applicant has not proposed more usable open space within the development.However,
it is Staffs opinion that more usable open space should be made available within the site to
accommodate those who cannot so easily walk or bike to Fuller Parr In order to meet the
purpose statement of UDC 11-3G and the subdivision regulations the Applicant should lose a
buildable lot and convert it to open space. Therefore.Staff is recommending that Lot 6,Block 2
be a common open space lot instead of a buildable lot.
K. Fencing(UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7):
All fencing is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7. Fencing is shown on
the landscape plan and appears to meet UDC requirements in regards to height,type, and
location. The Applicant should ensure fencing still meets the required UDC standards once
providing a revised landscape plan that matches the revised plat.
L. Building Elevations(UDC 11-3A-19 I Architectural Standards Manual):
The Applicant has submitted sample elevations of the detached single-family homes for this
project(see Section VILD).
The submitted elevations show a combination of single and two-story single-family homes. The
elevations also show different architectural elements,finish materials, and overall design options
including some RV size garage spaces. However, with such small lot sizes proposed. Staff is
concerned the submitted elevations may not depict homes that can actually fit within the building
envelope of the R-8 zoning district. To help staffsee this, Staff is recommending a condition of
approval that the Applicant provide an exhibit showinghproposed home will fit on these
lots. However-, theApplieaHt has Hot provided eeHe"al eleiw6aHs ef the alley leaded orside
Design review is not required for single-family detached structures but
Staff finds the submitted elevations meet the requirements in the Architectural Standards Manual.
Because a number of the homes abut streets that are heavily traveled, Staff is recommending a
condition of approval that requires those homes abutting both Black Cat and Pine are
constructed with modulation and variations in materials to mitigate any potential of a
monotonous wall plane along these streets.
VI. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rezone and the requested preliminary plat per the
analysis in Section V and per the findings in Section IX of this staff report.
B. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard these items on October 22,2020.At the
public hearing,the Commission moved to recommend approval of the subject Rezone and
Preliminary Plat requests.
1. Summary of Commission public hearing_
a. In favor: Penelope Constantikes,Applicant Representative
b. In opposition:None
C. Commenting: Drew Morgan,Neighbor; Penelope Constantikes
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d. Written testimony: 17 residents submitted written testimony and 3 left voicemails
outlining similar concerns of traffic increasing in the area even without this
development and the density of the project in relation to traffic.
e. Staff presenting application: Joseph Dodson
f. Other Staff commenting on application:None
2. Key issue(s) public testimony
a. Clarification of future plans for the existing private lane along the southern boundary,
Quarterhorse Lane.
3. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission:
a. How Quarterhorse Lane is intended to function both in the near future and in the years
to come—specifically,how much of it will be green and how much is expected to
be right-of-way for the other easement holders to the east and southeast;
b. Size of the lots in relation to the submitted conceptual elevations and concern over
whether those homes can actually be built on the proposed lots;
C. Location and amount of open space being proposed and how will the different locations
be accessed by residents;
4. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation:
a. Add a condition requiringfencing encing along the north boundary of the open space lot(Lot
10,Block 2)in the northeast corner of the site where the tot-lot is located for added
safe
b. That the applicant revise the plat to reconfigure the lots (Lots 9& 11,Block 2)around
the northeast corner open space lot of the site to increase its size;
c. Add a condition to work with Staff on providingfencing encing within the ingress/egress
easement along the southern boundary to fence off the gravel road from the open space
within this lot(Lot 10,Block 1);
d. Revise the plat to remove a lot along Black Cat Road to widen those lots.
e. Provide sample elevations of the homes that will fit on the proposed lots.
5. Outstandingissue(s)ssue(s) for City Council:
a. The Applicant has not submitted different elevations based on the Commission's
recommendations because the submitted elevations are the designs that are intended to
be constructed in the development.
b. The revised plat now shows the private lane easement as a common lot and dedicated
right-of-way. If Council supports the revised plan, Staff recommends DA provision
l.e be modified to read as follows: "A final plat application shall not be submitted
until the Applicant receives approval and provides documentation from all
easement holders(Parcels 51210325555, 51210325800,& 51210325710)to
relinquish their rights to the existing access easement once the public road
connection to Pine Avenue is constructed."
Council strike condition of approval 2c. as this coincides with modified DA
provision le. above.
Council include a new condition of approval as follows:
i. Construct a 5-foot wide micro-path along the south side of Lot 7,Block 1 that
connects to the sidewalk along the west side of N. Traquair St. and to Black Cat
Road.
C. City Council:
To be heard at future date.
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VII. EXHIBITS
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The following describes a parcel of real property,situated within a portion of the Northwest Quarter of
the Southwest Quarter(NW l/4 SW 1/4)and within a of portion of the Northwest Quarter(N W 1/4)of
Section 10,Township 3 North,Rangel West,Boise Meridian,Ada County,Idaho,being more
particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at the centerline of North Black Cat Road,which is also the northwest corner of said
NW 1/4 SW 1/4,also being the southwest corner of said NW 1/4;Thence,along the extension of said
centerline,along the west boundary line of said NW IA,North 00o25'10"East,21.95 feet to the
intersection and centerline of West Pine Avenue;
Thence,along the centerline of said West Pine Avenue,South 89°13'30"East,525.16 feet;
Thence,departing said centerline,South 00°25'10"West,20.12 feet to the northeast corner of the land
described in Warranty Instrument,Number 2020-034862,which is also shown in Record of Survey,
Instrument Number,95043060 as the northwest corner of Parcel 2;
Thence,along the east boundary line of said Warranty Deed,Instrument Number 2020-034862,South
00°25'10"West,420.45 feet to the southeast corner of said Warranty Deed;
Thence,along the south boundary line of said Warranty Deed,North 89'34'50"West,487.09 feet to the
cast right of way of North Black Cat Road;
Thence,continuing along the extension of said south boundary line,departing said east right of way,
North 89°34'50"West,38.00 feet to the west boundary line of said NW 1/4 SW 1/4;
Thence,along said west boundary line,North 00'25'10"East,421.98 feet to the POINT OF
BEGIINNING,containing 5.33 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 rezone of this property. Prior
to approval of the rezone ordinance, a DA shall be entered into between the City of Meridian,
the property owner(s) at the time of rezone ordinance adoption, and the developer.
Currently, a fee of$303.00 shall be paid by the Applicant to the Planning Division
prior to commencement of the DA. The DA shall be signed by the property owner
and returned to the Planning Division within six(6)months of the City Council
granting the rezone. The DA shall, at minimum, incorporate the following
provisions:
a. Future development of this site shall be generally consistent with the submitted
and revised plans and conceptual building elevations for the detached single-
family dwellings included in Section VII and the provisions contained herein.
b. The Applicant shall comply with the ordinances in effect at the time of
application submittal.
c. Direct lot access to N. Black Cat Road and W. Pine Avenue is prohibited.
d. Upon approval of the preliminary plat and rezone,the Applicant shall
relinquish their rights to use the ingress-egress easement along the south
boundary known as W. Quarterhorse Lane.
e. Lot 910,Block 1 (the lot containing W. Quarterhorse Lane) shall be a non-
buildable lot owned and maintained by the HOA until such time that it is
redeveloped in the future as either common open space or as public right-of-
way.
that aom east-a4es the ex4ors: n of t4e 25 feet wide!ands,ape L uff the two
sttib stfeets and integration with the adjaeeat pr-epeAies to ensiffe this area is
2 At least for ( m days prior-t the City r,,, nei hear-ing Prior to Final Plat submittal,the
preliminary plat included in Section VII.B, dated 09�0mr012020 11/12/2020, shall be revised as
follows:
a. Add. fiete prohibiting dire t lot aeeess via N Blae,Cat Read.
b. Revise the plat to show the detached sidewalks along N. Black Cat Road and W.Pine
Avenue with at least 4 feet of separation between it and the ultimate ACHD right-of-way.
c. Add Revise plat note number 18 regarding statiag4ha4 Lot 910,Block Ito state: Lot 10,
Block 1 is a non-buildable lot and is to be owned and maintained by the HOA until such
time that it redevelops as either common open space or as public right,-off,-�waj on1X.
dShow Let6,Bleek 2 as ca eewAnefi openi3aee lot ifi rcead of c�
3 At least for ( m days prior-t the City r,,,nei hear-:r.g Prior to Final Plat submittal,the
landscape plan included in Section VII.C, dated 04/20/2020 shall be revised as follows:
a. Revise the landscape plan to show the required shrubs and other vegetative ground cover
within the street landscape buffers along N. Black Cat Road and W. Pine Avenue.
b. Revise the landscape plan to show the layout of the revised preliminary plat; make any
adjustments to the calculations table if needed.
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c. Revise the landscape plans to show the detached sidewalks along N. Black Cat Road and
W. Pine Avenue with at least 4 feet of separation between it and the ultimate ACHD
right-of-way.
d. Show Let 6, Bleek 2 as a eemmon open Qi3aee lot instead of a building let with the
eefFeet yegetatien as set fe#h i UPC-11 3G and 4-3&
e. Revise the landscape plans to show Lot 4-9 8,Block 1 with the required vegetative ground
cover.
£ Add a detail of the proposed tet44 amenity to the landscape plans to ensure quality of
structures.
4. Prior-te the Gemmissien heafing,the Appheant shall provide the fellewing te Planning S
1)building elevations depieting these homes th4 are alley leaded a-ad side leaded,a*d; 2)
e*hibits showing setbaek eemplianee with the pr-opesed bttildiag let sizes a-ad diff-er-eat style
Homes.
5. Future development shall be consistent with the R-8 dimensional standards listed in UDC
Table 11-2A-6 for all buildable lots.
6. All common open space and site amenities shall be maintained by an owner's association as
set forth in UDC 11-3G-3F1.
7. Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC Table
11-3C-6 for single-family dwellings based on the number of bedrooms per unit.
8. Comply with all subdivision design and improvement standards as set forth in UDC 11-6C-3,
including but not limited to cul-de-sacs, alleys, driveways, common driveways, easements,
blocks, street buffers, and mailbox placement.
9. Upon completion of the landscape installation, a written Certificate of Completion shall be
submitted to the Planning Division verifying all landscape improvements are in substantial
compliance with the approved landscape plan as set forth in UDC 11-3B-14.
10. The fagade of structures that face N. Black Cat Rd. and W. Pine Ave. shall incorporate
articulation through changes in materials,color,modulation, and architectural elements
(horizontal and vertical)to break up monotonous wall planes and roof lines in accord with
UDC 11-3A-19 and the Meridian Design Manual.
11. The Applicant shall adhere to all ACHD conditions of approval.
12. The applicant shall construct all proposed fencing and/or any fencing_required by the UDC,
consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7 and 11-3A-6B, as applicable.
13. The preliminary plat approval shall become null and void if the applicant fails to either 1)
obtain the City Engineer signature on a final plat within two years of the date of the approved
findings; or 2)obtain approval of a time extension as set forth in UDC 11-6B-7.
14. At least ten H 04 days vr-ier-to the City Geeneil heafine,the Appligant shall ensiffe that no tfee
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B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1.1 A street light plan will need to be included in the final plat application. Street light plan
requirements are listed in section 6-7 of the City's Design Standards.
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lot pathway and tied into the e*isting n
watef main stii in Blaek Cat. This sttib is not
1.3 Due to service crossing issues,please relocate the storm drainage beds on the south end of the
project to the east-west roadway.
1.4 Relocate the east-west sewer alignment at the southwest corner of the development to connect
to the existing manhole that is closer to the south property boundary in N. Black Cat Road.
1.5 Applicant to abandon the existing water main stub,per Meridian Public Works standards,
near the northwest corner of the development in N. Black Cat Road.
1.6 Genneet the wa4efmaia at the seffffi end of N. Tr-aqt*air-St-Feet to the e*isfiag mainline in N.
Blaek Cat Read. The alignmefft of this eenneetieft should follow established Ut4it�
1.7 The applicants design engineer has indicated that a geotechnical site investigation was
conducted by MTI(Materials Testing&Inspection)dated December 4,2019, indicating that
groundwater was encountered at 14-feet below ground surface. It was also stated that the
MTI report concluded that groundwater would remain greater than 4-feet below ground
surface. The actual MTI report was not submitted with the application,and typically they
highlight any specific soils concerns,and specific construction considerations and
recommendations. The applicant shall be responsible for the strict adherence of these
considerations and recommendations to help ensure that homes are constructed upon suitable
bearing soils, and that shallow groundwater does not become a problem with home
construction. Prior to this application being considered by the Meridian City Council,
the applicant shall be required to submit the MTI report and any up to date ground
water monitoring data based upon current adopted building codes, as well as any other
updated geotechnical information or recommendations since the initial work.
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.
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2.4 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-
round source of water(MCC 12-13-8.3). The applicant should be required to use any
existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not
available,a single-point connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a
single-point connection is utilized,the developer will be responsible for the payment of
assessments for the common areas prior to prior to receiving development plan approval.
2.5 All existing structures that are required to be removed shall be prior to signature on the final
plat by the City Engineer. Any structures that are allowed to remain shall be subject to
evaluation and possible reassignment of street addressing to be in compliance with MCC.
2.6 All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways,intersecting,
crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be addressed
per UDC 11-3A-6. In performing such work,the applicant shall comply with Idaho Code
42-1207 and any other applicable law or regulation.
2.7 Any existing domestic well system within this project shall be removed from domestic
service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8 contact the City of Meridian Engineering
Department at(208)898-5500 for inspections of disconnection of services. Wells may be
used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation if approved by Idaho
Department of Water Resources Contact Robert B. Whitney at(208)334-2190.
2.8 Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City
Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact Central District Health for abandonment
procedures and inspections(208)375-5211.
2.9 Street signs are to be in place, sanitary sewer and water system shall be approved and
activated,road base approved by the Ada County Highway District and the Final Plat for
this subdivision shall be recorded,prior to applying for building permits.
2.10 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110%will be required for all uncompleted
fencing, landscaping, amenities, etc.,prior to signature on the final plat.
2.11 All improvements related to public life, safety and health shall be completed prior to
occupancy of the structures. Where approved by the City Engineer, an owner may post a
performance surety for such improvements in order to obtain City Engineer signature on the
final plat as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3B.
2.12 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process,prior to the issuance of a plan
approval letter.
2.13 It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply
with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act.
2.14 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404
Permitting that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
2.15 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
2.16 All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-12-3H.
2.17 Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all
building pads receiving engineered backfill,where footing would sit atop fill material.
2.18 The design engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a
minimum of 3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to
ensure that the bottom elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least 1-foot above.
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2.19 The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or
drainage facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation
district or ACHD. The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have
been installed in accordance with the approved design plans. This certification will be
required before a certificate of occupancy is issued for any structures within the project.
2.20 At the completion of the project,the applicant shall be responsible to submit record
drawings per the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be
received and approved prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures
within the project.
2.21 A street light plan will need to be included in the civil construction plans. Street light plan
requirements are listed in section 6-5 of the Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. A
copy of the standards can be found at
http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272.
2.22 The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a performance surety in the
amount of 125%of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer,water and reuse
infrastructure prior to final plat signature. This surety will be verified by a line item cost
estimate provided by the owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the form of an
irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for
surety,which can be found on the Community Development Department website. Please
contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-2211.
2.23 The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a warranty surety in the
amount of 20%of the total construction cost for all completed sewer,water and reuse
infrastructure for duration of two years. This surety will be verified by a line item cost
estimate provided by the owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the form of an
irrevocable letter of credit,cash deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for
surety,which can be found on the Community Development Department website. Please
contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-2211.
C. FIRE DEPARTMENT(MFD)
https://weblink.meridianciU.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=190297&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
ky
D. POLICE DEPARTMENT(MPD)
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=190779&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
E. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY(DEQ)
https://weblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=191217&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
ky
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F. CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT(CDH)
https:llweblink.meridianciU.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=190615&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
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G. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT(ACHD)
https:llweblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=194266&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC
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IX. FINDINGS
A. Annexation and/or Rezone(UDC 11-5B-3E)
Required Findings: Upon recommendation from the commission,the council shall make a full
investigation and shall, at the public hearing,review the application. In order to grant an
annexation and/or rezone,the council shall make the following findings:
1. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive
plan;
Commission finds the proposed zoning map amendment to R-8 and proposed use are
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, if all provisions of the Development Agreement and
conditions of approval are complied with.
2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed districts,
specifically the purpose statement;
Commission finds the proposed zoning map amendment and use of detached single-family
dwellings complies with the regulations outlined for the requested upzone to the R-8 zoning
district, specifically the purpose statement.
3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health,safety,
and welfare;
Commission finds 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
Commission finds the proposed zoning map amendment will not result in an adverse impact
on the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing public services within the
City.
5. The annexation(as applicable)is in the best interest of city.
The property is already annexed into the City of Meridian. Therefore, Commission finds that
this finding is not applicable.
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;
Commission finds that the proposed plat, with Staffs recommendations, is in substantial
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compliance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan in regard to land use, density,
transportation, and pedestrian connectivity. (Please see Comprehensive Plan analysis and
other analysis 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 VIII of the Staff Report for more details from public service
providers)
3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the City's
capital improvement program;
Because City water and sewer and any other utilities will be provided by the development at
their own cost, Commission finds that the subdivision will not require the expenditure of capital
improvement funds.
4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
Commission finds there is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed
development based upon comments from the public service providers(i.e.,Police,Fire,ACHD,
etc). (See Section VIII for 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. ACHD considers road safety issues in their analysis and approves of
the project.
6. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features.
Commission is unaware of any significant natural, scenic or historic features that exist on this
site that require preserving.
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E IDIAN*-----,
AGENDA ITEM
ITEM TOPIC: Second 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 54-1001C,
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);
CODE ADOPTION AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS:
2018 IBC,2018 IRC,2017 ISPC,2018 IECC,2017 NEC,2018 IFC,2018 IMC,2018 IFGC PAG? 1
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WHEREAS,pursuant to its authority under Idaho Code sections 50-301, 41-253(1), and
41-256(1), 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 10-1-1 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, inel ding all appen iees
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 20122018 edition of the International Residential Code (hereinafter IRC), as amended by
section 10-1-3 of this chapter;
C. The 2018 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code;
CODE ADOPTION AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS:
2018 IBC,2018 IRC,2017 ISPC,2018 IECC,2017 NEC,2018 IFC,2018 IMC,2018 IFGC Pace:2
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4'27D. As to residential o *The 20122018 edition of the International Energy
Conservation Code (hereinafter IECC), as amended by section 10-1-4 of this chapter:; and
D-.E. The 2015-2018 edition of the International Existing Building code (hereinafter IEBC), with
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 1 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(11 m2).
B. IBC section 1 n�107.2.6 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 determination 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 IBC 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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2018 IBC,2018 IRC,2017 ISPC,2018 IECC,2017 NEC,2018 IFC,2018 IMC,2018 IFGC PAGi:3
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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.
HMI. 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 A17.1, 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.
JK. 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-estories 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 corners, 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 (3") 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 replaced with language to provide as follows:
Relocatable Buildings. The provisions of this Section shall apply to relocatable buildings.
Relocatable buildings manufactured after the effective date of this code shall comply with the
applicable provisions of this code; title 39, chapter 43, Idaho Code; and IDAPA 07.03.03.
Excotion: This Section shall not apply to manufactured housing used as dwellings.
ISM. 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 replaced with language to provide as follows:
Five (5) or fewer persons receiving custodial care. A facility with five (5) or fewer persons
receiving custodial care shall be classified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with
the International Residential Code.
O. 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 Group 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 Group R-3 occupancies where the occupants are
primarily permanent in natures and not classified as group R-1, R-2, R-4, E, or I, including:
1. Buildings that do not eei#ain more thantwe (2) dwelling units;
2 Bear-ding Louses (ne tf , scent)with sixteen (1 6) or-fewer-e nts-,
z Bear-ding houses (tfa sieRt) with for (1 mor-fewer-oeeupants;
4. Cafe f4eilities that provide aeeemmodations for-five (5) or-fewer-.
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
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 occupants, 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 occupants, including
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
occupants.
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 f� il, one- or two-family 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) fewer.
gS. 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-.T. Footnote (e)to 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 T 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 VII(plumbing), VIII (electrical), and IV (Energy Conservation) shall be deleted.
B Exeeptie„ 1� seetie„ R101.2, Seepe, sha'�Releted.. The exception under Section
R101.2 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-occupied lodging houses with five (5) or fewer guestrooms and ten (10) or
fewer total occupants. 2. A care facility 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
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 building
permit in the absence of any other applicable 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.
€-F. A new item, no. 11, shall be added to the 'Building" subsection of IRC section R105.2,
Work Exempt From Permit:
Flagpoles.
F-.-G. A new section, section R108.5.1, shall be added to the IRC to provide as follows:
Permit Fee Refunds. 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 permit. 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.
FAH. 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 Building Official. Expired permits may not
be transferred. No permit transfer may be made without written approval of the senm+uni3�
development dir-eeter-of- Building Official; if transfer is attempted without written
approval, such permit shall be deemed void.
I. Section R109.1.3 shall be deleted and replaced with the following
R109.1.3 Floodplain inspections. For construction in areas prone to flooding as
established by Table R301.2(1), 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 rg_oup 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 1 , 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 II 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: 51.1 degrees F).
The outdoor design dry-bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 97 %2
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 R302.1(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
1 hour-tested in accordance
Walls Fire-resistance rated with ASTM E 119,or-UL263 <3 feet
with expesufe ffem both
sides-,or Section 703.3 of the
International Building Code
with ex osure from both
sides
Not fire-resistance rated 0 hours 3 fee t>3 feet
Fire-resistance rated 1 hour on the undersides 2 eet>2 feet to<3 feet
Projections heave timber,or fire
retardant-treated woods,b
Not fire-resistance rated 0 hours 3 fee t>3 feet
Not allowed N/A <3 feet
Openings in 25%maximum of wall 0 hours 3 feet>3 feet to<5 feet
Walls area
Unlimited 0 hours 5 feet
Comply with Section R302.4 <3 feet
Penetrations All None required 3 fee t>3 feet
For SI: 1 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 permitted to be reduced to zero (0)hours on the underside
of the rake overhangwhere here gable vent openings are not installed.
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
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
O. 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
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
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 exempt 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:
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 exempt from the requirements
of this section. 2. Installation, alteration or repairs of noncombustion 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.!
Exeeptier: WoFk involving the exterior-suffaees of a.w elh*gs
Q-.V. 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) of
Crushed Stone Footings (inches), Table R403.1(1) Minimum Width and Thickness for Concrete
Footings for or 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 Masonry Wall Construction (inched
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 light-frame construction
1-Story 12 12 12 12
2-Story 15 12 12 12
3-Story 23 17 12 12
4-inch brick veneer over light frame or 8-inch hollow concrete masonry
1-Story 12 12 12 12
2-Story 21 16 12 12
3-Story 32 24 16 12
8-inch solid or fully grouted masonry
1-Story 16 12 12 12
2-Story 29 21 14 12
3-Story 42 32 21 16
For SI: 1 inch=25.4 mm, 1 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 masonry 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 masonr figs shall be as set
forth in Table R403.1 and Figure R403.1(1). The footingwidth idth(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.
AAA. 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 R301.1.
U. The feflewiiig seetieos and tables of 1RC ehapter- 11 shall be amended in aee0FdaR0e With the
1. �--Able N 102 1.1 (1EC;/ table , lastilation And Fene tr—at on Requir-e rrent RDA
Component;
''�ble N 1 ,��3 (Ific7c table R402.1.3), Equivalent Faeter-s;
> >
Wall And Floor-instilationt.
4. Szetion Nl1A2.4.1 (r� R402.4 4),, Building T1,v,-,,..,,1 Envelop
c Se t; R402.4.1 1) installation;
6-Table NI 102.4.1.1 (!EGG table R402 n 1 1), Air-u.,ffie,-And lastilation installation;
7. Seetien-N1!102.4.1.2 (IECC R482.4.1.2) Tossing Option
8. Add eetie (!EGG R402.4.1.3), Visual >speetion Option;
9. Add seEtletrAl!102.6 (1EGC .42.6),Residential Log Home-The al E elope
Requirements By Component; and
BBB. IRC Appendices A, B, C, D, H, I, j, and-K-,and_Q shall 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 c d c
Basement Slab Crawlspace
Climate Fenestration U- b Fenestration Ceiling Frame Mass Wall Floor
Skylight Wall R-Value Wall
Zone Factorb U-factor SHGCb,a R-Value Wall R-Valuei 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+5h
22 or 309
6 0.30 0.55 NR 49 13+5h 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 30, 2021, 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, 2021, 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: 1 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"15/19"means R-15 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-13 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.
M. 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 101.5.2, shall be added to read as follows:
C 101.5.2 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.
O. 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 or larger 118 1 1 4
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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 permit. 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 permit. 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 IFC as herein adopted and amended.
The fire chief is authorized to administer and enforce the IFC as herein adopted and amended.
Under the fire chiefs 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, IFC section 104.11 shall apply.
A new section shall be added to the provisions of the IFC 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.
IFC 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 IFC 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 IFC 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.
IFC section 110.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 110.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of the IFC 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 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 to be refunded 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
Environmental 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 burn 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.
IFC 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 IFC 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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IFC 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 Sections 503.1.1 through 503.4.1.
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 IFC 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(100-150')
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 (16093m) 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 IFC 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 IFC as follows:
Section 903.4.2.2 Alarms.Approved audible devices and visual alarms with a minimum candela
rating of 110 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.
IFC 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 IFC 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.
IFC 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.
IFC 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 IFC 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, :,,eluding all appen iees
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 24122018 edition of the International Mechanical Code (hereinafter-TMG), including
appendix A, as adopted 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 29 -2 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (hereinafter-TF GC) 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 IFGQ; and
C. IRC parts V and VI, with appendices A, B, C and D,published under the authority. 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, n elee t an
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 conveyorpizza
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 IMC section 504.6.1504.8.1 Material And Size:
Exception: Dryer duct may be constructed of 0.013 (30 gage) or equivalent if prefabricated
0.016 (28 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 0.013 (30 gage) or equivalent if prefabricated 0.016 (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. IFGC 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
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 IFGC 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 burner ignition systems.
Section 11. That Meridian City Code sections 10-5-4(HM) shall be amended as follows:
grew sente}lee-shall be added to seetio l��frr�v 1507.3Tto read as follovo 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
,diti, e
EH. 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.
JI 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.
I-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, 2021.
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 Chrls 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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AGENDA ITEM
ITEM TOPIC: Ordinance No. 20-1906: An Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance of Certain
City-Owned Real Property at Auction Consisting of Approximately 0.218 acres located at 345 W.
Winnipeg Street, Ada County Parcel #R5672060442, Legal Parcel #0442 of Lot 1, Block 10,
Meridian Heights Subdivision No. 02 (Parcel B, Record of Survey#5472), Ada County, Idaho;
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute and Attest on Behalf of the City of Meridian the
Deed and Other Documents Necessary to Complete the Transaction; Providing for a Waiver of
the Reading Rules; and Providing an Effective Date
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CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 20-1906
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT,BORTON, CAVENER,
HOAGLUN, PERREAULT, STRADER
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN CITY
OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT AUCTION CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY
0.218 ACRES LOCATED AT 345 W.WINNIPEG STREET,ADA COUNTY PARCEL
#R5672060442, LEGAL PARCEL #0442 OF LOT 1, BLOCK 10 MERIDIAN
HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION NO 02 (PARCEL B, RECORD OF SURVEY #5472) ADA
COUNTY IDAHO; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AND ATTEST ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN THE DEED
AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION;
PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF THE READING RULES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code 50-1401, the City Council has statutory
authority to sell, exchange, or convey any real property owned by the city which is
underutilized or which is not used for city public purposes; and,
WHEREAS, when it is determined by the City Council to be in the City's best
interest, the Council may by Ordinance duly enacted, authorize the transfer or conveyance
of the real property to any tax supported governmental entity without compensation; and,
WHEREAS,the proposed transaction would result in the disposition of real property
that is no longer needed for City purposes; and,
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held at the regular meeting of the Meridian City
Council on November 24,2020 and at the conclusion of said hearing,the City Council moved
to approve the sale of the property, subject to certain terms and conditions, and directed staff
to bring forth this Ordinance authorizing the conveyance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,IDAHO:
Section 1. That a public hearing on the proposed conveyance was held at the
November 24, 2020 meeting of the Meridian City Council.
Section 2. That the City Council determined after the public hearing that the subject
property is no longer needed for City purposes and that it is in the City's best interest to sell
the real property at a public auction to the highest bidder and that no bids shall be accepted
for less than the minimum declared value of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00). If no
bids are received,or if there are no qualified bid for the minimum declared value,the property
shall then be offered for sale on the open market on terms that shall be reviewed by the City
Council and approved if deemed to be in the best interest of the City.
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Section 3. That the City Council has reviewed and approved the legal description of
the Subject Property as set forth in the title of this Ordinance.
Section 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk shall be authorized to execute and attest a
standard form warranty deed and any other documents necessary to complete the conveyance
authorized by this Ordinance.
Section 5. 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 24' day of
November 2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 24' day of
November 2020.
CITY OF MERIDIAN
Mayor Robert E. Simison
ATTEST:
Chris Johnson, City Clerk
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