Poiema Calvary Chapel H-2020-0095 Findings Item 2. 115
CITY OF MERIDIAN E IDIAN�--
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND 1DAH0
DECISION& ORDER
In the Matter of the Request for Conditional Use Permit to construct a new church facility built in
two phases to total 52,000 square feet and 320 parking spaces at total build-out on approximately 7
acres of land on Lot 1,Block 2 of Poiema Subdivision and waive the outdoor speaker system
standards (UDC 11-3A-13)to allow in a residential district for Poiema Calvary Chapel,Located at
3727 E.Lake Hazel Road in the R-15 Zoning District,by The Land Group,Inc.
Case No(s).H-2020-0095
For the Planning& Zoning Commission Hearing Date of: December 17,2020(Findings on January
7,2021)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of December 17,2020, incorporated
by reference)
2. Process Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of December 17,2020, incorporated
by reference)
3. Application and Property Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of December 17,
2020, incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code(see attached Staff Report for the hearing
date of December 17, 2020,incorporated by reference)
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the"Local Land Use
Planning Act of 1975,"codified at Chapter 65,Title 67,Idaho Code(I.C. §67-6503).
2. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission takes judicial notice of its Unified Development
Code codified at Title 11 Meridian City Code,and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of
Meridian has,by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended Comprehensive Plan
of the City of Meridian,which was adopted April 19,2011,Resolution No. 11-7 84 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code § 11-5A.
4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s)received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not impose
expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed.
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER
CASE NO(S). Poiema Calvary Chapel CUP—H-2020-0095
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6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this decision,which shall be
signed by the Chairman of the Commission and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk
upon the applicant,the Planning Department,the Public Works Department and any affected
party requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the conditions of approval in the attached staff report for the
hearing date of December 17,2020,incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to
be reasonable and the applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the
application.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the Planning & Zoning Commission's authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 11-
5A and based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby
ordered that:
1. The applicant's request for Conditional Use Permit is hereby approved in accord with the
conditions of approval in the staff report for the hearing date of December 17, 2020, attached as
Exhibit A.
D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits
Notice of Two(2)Year Conditional Use Permit Duration
Please take notice that the conditional use permit,when granted, shall be valid for a maximum
period of two(2)years unless otherwise approved by the City in accord with UDC 11-513-6F.1.
During this time,the applicant shall commence the use as permitted in accord with the
conditions of approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval, and
acquire building permits and commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or
in the ground. For conditional use permits that also require platting,the final plat must be
signed by the City Engineer within this two(2)year period in accord with UDC 11-5B-6F.2.
Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord
with 11-513-6.F.1,the Director may authorize a single extension of the time to commence the
use not to exceed one(1)two(2)year period.Additional time extensions up to two (2)years as
determined and approved by the Commission may be granted.With all extensions,the Director
or Commission may require the conditional use comply with the current provisions of Meridian
City Code Title 11.
E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
1. Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of Meridian.
When applicable and pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521,any affected person being a person
who has an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the final action of the
governing board may within twenty-eight(28)days after the date of this decision and order
seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52,Title 67, Idaho Code.
F. Attached: Staff report for the hearing date of December 17,2020
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER
CASE NO(S). Poiema Calvary Chapel CUP—H-2020-0095
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By action of the Planning&Zoning Commission at its regular meeting held on the— 7th day of
January ,2021.
COMMISSIONER RYAN FITZGERALD, CHAIRMAN VOTED AYE
COMMISSIONER LISA HOLLAND,VICE CHAIRMAN VOTED AYE
COMMISSIONER RHONDA MCCARVEL VOTED AYE
COMMISSIONER ANDREW SEAL VOTED_ AYE
COMMISSIONER STEVEN YEARSLEY VOTED
COMMISSIONER WILLIAM CASSINELLI VOTED AYE
COMMISSIONER NICK GROVE VOTED AYE
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an Fifigerald, Chairman
Attest:
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Chris Johnson,Ci lerk rr y r., a. 0 .
Copy served upon the Applicant, the Planning and Development Services divisions of the Community
Development Department,the Public Works Department and the City Attorney.
By: b-twDated: 1-7-2021
City Clerk's Officef IN
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDF,R
CASE NO(S). Poiema Calvary Chapel CUP—H-2020-0095
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STAFF REPORT C: E IDIAN --
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
HEARING 1/' 12/17/2020 '
Legend
DATE:
Project Location �
TO: Planning&Zoning Commission
FROM: Joe Dodson Associate Planner
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208-884-5533
SUBJECT: H-2020-0095
Poiema Calvary Chapel
LOCATION: The site is located at 3727 E. Lake Hazel `
Road, in the NE '/4 of the NW '/4 of
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1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project was continued from the November 17'Planning and Zoning Commission meetingat t the
request of Staff and the Applicant in order to update the Conditional Use Permit request to include a
waiver of the outdoor speaker standards and allow outdoor speakers within a residential district.
Conditional Use Permit request to construct a new church facility built in two phases to total 52,000
square feet and 320 parking spaces at total build-out on approximately 7 acres of land on Lot 1,Block
2 of Poiema Subdivision in the R-15 zoning district and waive the outdoor speaker system standards
(UDC 11-3A-13)to allow in a residential district,by The Land Group,Inc.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Description Details Page
Acreage 14.87 acres
Future Land Use Designation Medium-High Density Residential
Existing Land Use(s) Vacant
Proposed Land Use(s) Religious Institution(Church)
Lots(#and type; 1 total lot—lot previously reserved for Church
bldg./common) building site in Poiema Subdivision(H-2020-0035)
Phasing Plan(#of phases) Proposed to be constructed in two(2)phases.
Open Space (acres,total Open space is not required with this use and the open
[%]/buffer/qualified) space shown on the site plan was approved with the
Poiema Subdivision in August 2020.
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Description Details Page
Physical Features (waterways, Ten Mile Creek runs along the western boundary but
hazards, flood plain,hillside) is not on the subject site. Part of the site resides
within the 100-year floodplain zone.
Neighborhood meeting date; # August 4,2020—no attendees
of attendees:
History(previous approvals) Subject site is located on one of the lots of the
Annexation and Preliminary Plat approval for Poiema
Subdivision(H-2020-0035; DA Inst. #2020-138120).
This approval preliminarily granted the Church use
but required that a conditional use permit was
approved as is required within the R-15 zoning
district.
B. Community Metrics
Description Details Page
Ada County Highway District
• Staff report(yes/no) No; Staff level comply with letter.
• Requires ACHD No
Commission Action
es/no
Access Proposed access is from E. Lake Hazel Road, an
(Arterial/Collectors/State arterial. The proposed access is via a new public local
Hwy/Local)(Existing and street. ACHD is allowing a modification to their
Proposed) district policies to allow this access as there is no
other lesser classified street available.
Stub A new stub street is proposed with the preliminary
Street/Interconnectivity/Cross plat to the adjacent property to the west from the
Access proposed local street noted above. This access is
approved by ACHD as noted in their staff report.The
church site will have over 300 parking spaces within
the building lot but there is no need for any cross-
access as the adjacent roadways to the site are all
public roadways.
Existing Road Network E. Lake Hazel, an arterial, is existing with 2 travel
lanes.
Existing Arterial Sidewalks/ No; Applicant is required to improve frontage with
Buffers landscaping and detached sidewalk with the
preliminary plat.
Proposed Road Improvements Applicant is not proposing to improve E. Lake Hazel
as it is scheduled to be widened to 5 travel lanes by
ACHD in 2024.
Fire Service
• Distance to Fire Station 3 miles from Fire Station#4
• Fire Response Time Part of the proposed development falls within the 5
minute response time goal.
• Resource Reliability 78%(below the target rating of 80%)
• Risk Identification Risk Factor 2—Residential with hazards; current
resources would not be adequate to supply service to
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Description Details Page
this project due to nearby waterway if an emergency
were to occur.
• Accessibility Proposed project meets all required access,road
widths, and turnarounds.
Police Service(comments for
the overall subdivision; no
specific comments for the
Church site).
• Distance to Police Station 5.5 miles
• Response Time Goal of 3-5 minutes
• Accessibility MPD has no concerns with access into this
development;the MPD can service this development
if approved.
• Additional Comments There is no call data in this area because the proposed
development is at the edge of City Limits.
Between March 2019 and March 2020,MPD
responded to 7 calls for service within one mile of
this proposed development. The crime count on those
calls was one(1).
Between March 2019 and March 2020,MPD
responded to 9 crashes within 1 mile of this proposed
development.
West Ada School District
• Distance(elem,ms,hs) No comments submitted for this project.
• Capacity of Schools
• #of Students Enrolled
Wastewater
• Distance to Sewer N/A
Services
• Sewer Shed South Black Cat Trunk Shed
• Estimated Project Sewer See application
ERU's
• WRRF Declining 13.92
Balance
• Project Consistent with YES
WW Master
Plan/Facility Plan
• Additional Comments • Flows have been committed
• Existing sewer in Lake Hazel;proposed sewer as
art of Poiema Subdivision.
Water
• Distance to Water 0 feet
Services
• Pressure Zone 5
• Estimated Project Water See application
ERU's
• Water Quality Concerns None
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Description Details Page
• Project Consistent with YES
Water Master Plan
• Impacts/Concerns No utilities were shown for the Church portion of this
property. All proposed infrastructure serving the
church must be submitted,reviewed, and approved by
Public Works.
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IV. NOTICING
Planning& Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Newspaper Notification 10/30/2020
Radius notification mailed to
properties within 500 feet 10/30/2020
Site Posting 11/5/2020
Nextdoor posting 10/30/2020
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
A. Future Land Use Map Designation(https:llwww.meridiancitE.or /g compplan)
Medium-High Density Residential—This designation allows for a mix of dwelling types
including townhouses, condominiums, and apartments. Residential gross densities should range
from eight to twelve dwelling units per acre. These areas are relatively compact within the
context of larger neighborhoods and are typically located around or near mixed use commercial
or employment areas to provide convenient access to services and jobs for residents.
Developments need to incorporate high-quality architectural design and materials and thoughtful
site design to ensure quality of place and should also incorporate connectivity with adjacent uses
and area pathways, attractive landscaping and a project identity.
The Applicant reserved this building lot for this church during the annexation and platting
process that was approved in August, 2020. Because a church is a conditional use within the
proposed R-15 zoning district, Staff did not analyze its use in that application other than to state
that it requires a conditional use permit.
The reserved lot is approximately 7 acres in size and the proposed project is proposed to be built
in two phases. The second phase will include a larger sanctuary, an outdoor amphitheater, and
additional parking. The subject site lies at the edge of the City's area of impact on the south side
of E. Lake Hazel road, approximately Y2 mile east of Eagle Road. There is existing City of
Meridian zoning directly across Lake Hazel to the north (Bicentennial Farm Subdivision) but no
other existing Meridian zoning is adjacent to the subject site. There is a golf course directly to the
east of this property, within the City of Boise. Despite minimal existing zoning directly to the west
and southwest of this site, the City is currently processing multiple projects in this area, as seen
in the Planned Development Map above.
The comprehensive plan discusses creating an identity and approving projects that integrate
gathering places between uses, especially between those that encourage social activity and
engagement. Churches tend to do this inherently through civic engagement and with the
incorporation of the shared open space area and other site designs like integrated open space,
the outdoor amphitheater, and adequate buffers between uses, Staff finds that the proposed use
meets this comprehensive plan goal. This project, if approved, should add an additional service
and use for adjacent developments that is compatible with the future single-family residential
both directly adjacent and those in close proximity.
B. Comprehensive Plan Policies(https://www.meridiancitE.or /�comQplan):
The applicable Comprehensive Plan policies are cited below with Staff analysis in italics.
"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"(6.01.0213).All accesses for this development are to remain the
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same for the proposed Church site that were approved with the Poiema Subdivision. This
includes the main access points for the parking lot being to the proposed public roads and the
emergency access to Lake Hazel along the western property boundary. The Applicant has
proposed the main access into this development as far east on their parcel as possible which
ACHD has agreed to modem their policy to allow for this additional access onto E. Lake Hazel.
Once the land to the west redevelops, additional public roads will be available for church traffic
to get back to the arterial road network. In the near-term, all traffic will filter onto Lake Hazel at
the main entrance to the subdivision and ACHD has reviewed and approved the traffic
generations for this use through the TIS review.
"Minimize noise, lighting,and odor disturbances from commercial developments to residential
dwellings by enforcing city code."(5.01.0117). There can always be concerns that arise from the
proposition of a large parking lot or outdoor amphitheater when near a residential development.
City code will be enforced by confirming the project's conformance with code for both parking
lot lighting and any noise. The Applicant has stated that no permanent sound equipment will be
used in the amphitheater and any outdoor speakers that would be used intermittently will be
required to meet UDC 11-3A-13.
"Encourage compatible uses and site design to minimize conflicts and maximize use of land."
(3.07.00). The proposed Church development should be compatible with nearby uses as it is a
community serving use and will be required to conform to city code requirements regarding
lighting and noise as noted above. In addition, the church and single-family residential homes all
within Poiema will share the large open space lot in the center of the development. The Church
will be subject to the same CC&R's of the residential which should further integrate the two uses
and minimize any conflicts that may arise.
Staff finds this development to be generally consistent with Comprehensive Plan policies and
objectives.
C. Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
There are no existing structures on the subject site and no site improvements are known at this
time. The Applicant will be constructing the public roads and a majority of the overall site
improvements with the single-family portion of the Poiema Subdivision. The Applicant will be
required to obtain Certificate of Zoning Compliance for this building and at that time all required
site improvements will be conformed with by all City Departments.ACHD is not requiring any
additional road improvements because Lake Hazel is scheduled to be widened in 202312024 to
five (S) lanes within their CIP.
D. Proposed Use Analysis:
The proposed use is a church which is listed as a conditionally permitted use in the R-15 zoning
district per UDC Table 11-2A-2.
Part of the property(along the western boundary and Tenmile Creek) lies within the 100-year
floodplain boundary. The Applicant is currently awaiting the results of a floodplain study to
determine the types of constraints and/or possibilities of reducing this boundary area. See Public
Works comments for further requirements of the site.
The Applicant is proposing the project in two(2)phases. The first phase is proposed with a
sanctuary and associated offices and rooms, an outdoor amphitheater, and an outdoor patio area
that is shared with a pond-less water feature. The second phase is shown to include a larger
sanctuary with an enlarged entry area, additional rooms at the eastern end of the building, and
additional parking. Staff supports the phased development plan to allow the Church to develop at
their pace over time.
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The additional request that the Applicant is now incorporating into the CUP application involves
the use of outdoor speakers which are prohibited within residential districts. However,the UDC
does allow this standard to be waived through the CUP process UDC 11-3A-13,. The Applicant
states that the speakers will not be permanent and will instead be portable speakers and are
proposed to be used in the outdoor amphitheater on an occasional basis for outdoor church
services and other extracurricular church uses(i.e.Vacation Bible School or similar). The outdoor
speaker standards prohibit this use within 100' of a residential district but the proposed church
itself is being requested within a residential district. Instead of completely waiving the standards,
the Applicant is proposing to maintain the 100' buffer requirement to any residential use since the
proposed church would reside within a subdivision. Staff finds that maintaining the 100' buffer to
any residential use adheres to the intent of the standard and recommends approval of the
Applicant's waiver request.
In addition, Churches have one specific use standard(UDC 11-4-3-6)noting that all accessory
uses to the church shall be permitted to the extent of the underlying zoning district. The Applicant
shall comply with this standard.
E. Dimensional Standards(UDC 11-2):
The R-15 zoning district requires a minimum lot size of 2,000 square feet and allows a maximum
building height of 40 feet. The church is proposed on approximately 7 acres of land is shown with
a maximum height of 30 feet for those areas meant for occupation and other architectural features
measure approximately 35 feet in height; these dimensions meet all UDC dimensional standards
per the submitted site plan and elevations.
F. Access(UDC 11-3A-3):
Access is proposed via two(2) driveway connections to the new local street into this development
from E. Lake Hazel Road. The Applicant is also proposing one (1)more driveway connection to
the east-west stub street that connects to the western property line south of the church lot. These
connections appear to meet UDC requirements.As noted above,the Applicant is also proposing
an emergency only access out to Lake Hazel that runs along the western boundary. This access is
intended to have multiple parking spaces along it upon construction of the second phase of
development—Fire has noted their approval with this design. This emergency access is already
conditioned to be built prior to any certificates of occupancy being obtained by the Applicant
with the Annexation aporovals.
G. Parking(UDC 11-3C):
Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-6B
for nonresidential uses at the ratio of one (1) space per 500 square feet of gross floor area. Bicycle
racks are also required to be provided at the ratio of one(1)per every 25 parking spaces.All
phases of development will be required to comply with these standards throughout the project.No
specific parking plan was submitted with the application.
In the first phase of development, the gross floor area is approximately 25,000 square feet
requiring a minimum of 50 parking spaces be provided,the site plan shows 155 spaces will be
provided with phase 1. The second phase of development adds approximately 27,00 more
square feet making a total gross floor area of 52,000 square feet requiring a minimum of 104
parking spaces;the site plans shows 320 parking spaces being provided with phase 2.All
parking spaces are noted as being 9'x 20'which exceeds UDC requirements.
All drive aisles are shown as 25 feet wide and the Applicant is showing 12 bicycle racks;the
drive aisles meet UDC requirements and each bicycle rack should lock at two(2)bicycles
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therefore providing 24 bicycle spaces and exceeding the UDC requirement of 13 total bicycle
spaces for 320 parking spaces.
Parking for a busy weekend church service is always of concern to neighbors and Staff. The
Applicant is aware of this and has proposed parking that exceeds the code requirements by
300%.In addition, the local streets abutting the church lot have street sections that are 33 feet
wide which accommodate parking on both sides of the street where no driveways exist.
Specifically, almost all the frontage on the west and north side of the local streets will be
available for on-street parking. This frontage can allow approximately 31 additional on-street
parking spaces during both phases of development as the local roads will be constructed prior
to any other development on the subject property. Therefore,Staff finds that the proposed
parking is adequate for the proposed use.
H. Pathways (UDC 11-3A-8):
No multi-use pathways are proposed or required with this development because the Master
Pathways Plan(MPP) shows a multi-use pathway along the opposite side of the Ten Mile Creek
on an adjacent parcel. There are no pathways shown on the MPP along this side of Lake Hazel
and the required detached sidewalk will be constructed with the residential portion of the Poiema
Subdivision as was required in its approval.
I. Sidewalks(UDC 11-3A-17):
The required detached sidewalk along E. Lake Hazel will be constructed with the residential
portion of the subdivision as noted above.Five-foot sidewalks are required adjacent to the
building and the Applicant is showing sidewalks that appear to be at least 6 feet wide adjacent to
the building and connect to the attached sidewalk along the abutting local street. The proposed
sidewalks meet UDC requirements.
Although the Applicant is meeting UDC requirements, staff finds that some additional pedestrian
connections should occur to help churchgoers get to and from the parking areas more efficiently
and safely. Specifically, the area that surrounds the amphitheater on its west and south edge
should incorporate a 5-foot sidewalk where only grass is shown in a similar path as depicted in
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red below. This additional sidewalk would offer an additional path for those who are parking in
this area and would help minimize foot traffic within the drive aisles.
J. Landscaping(UDC 11-3B):
All parking areas are required to provide at least 5-feet of perimeter landscaping and meet the
landscape requirements of UDC 11-3B-8. The Applicant's submitted landscape plans show two
different proposals. The landscape plan showing the full-build out does not show the correct
number of trees,the detailing of the other required vegetative ground cover,nor compliance with
the required number of trees within parking islands. The other submitted landscape plan that
shows only phase 1, shows more compliance with these requirements; the Applicant should
submit revised landscape plans showing compliance at full-build out prior to CZC
submittal.
K. Qualified Open Space (UDC 11-3G):
There is no open space requirement for the proposed use of a Church. However,the Applicant has
expressed a desire to share the large, 15,000 square foot open space lot(Lot 2,Block 2)with the
residential portion of the Poiema Subdivision. This request was discussed and preliminarily
approved with the annexation and platting of Poiema Subdivision. In addition, as seen on the
submitted landscape plans,the Applicant is proposing outdoor areas for use by churchgoers
including a patio area,a pond-less water feature,and an outdoor amphitheater. Staff is not aware
if these additional areas are intended to be shared with the residents. The shared open space at the
south end of the development is consistent with the requirements of the recorded development
agreement.
L. Fencing(UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7):
No fencing is shown on the submitted landscape plans. If any fencing is to occur,it would be only
for the subdivision boundary and installed with the Poiema Subdivision. All fencing is required
to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7.
M. Building Elevations(UDC 11-3A-19 I Architectural Standards Manual):
The Applicant has submitted sample elevations of the proposed church and concept renderings
for the phase 1 development(see Section VII.D). All nonresidential structures require
administrative design review approval prior to obtaining building permits and the Applicant has
not applied for this concurrently with the conditional use permit.
The submitted elevations show a single-story structure with a maximum height of 30 feet for any
area that will be occupied. The elevations show architectural features extending to approximately
35 feet in height and overall design that appear to include stucco, high-end siding, and stone. In
addition, the elevations show both shed roof and more traditional flat roof designs adding to the
architectural elements of the building. There appears to be adequate modulation in wall plans,
especially on the North elevation that faces Lake Hazel.As discussed, the Applicant is required to
obtain administrative design review approval of these elevations and at this point Staff will make
any required recommendations to the design of the building facades.
VI. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit with the conditions noted in
Section VIII.A per the findings in Section IX of this staff report.
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B. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard this item on December 17.2020.At the
public hearing.the Commission moved to approve the subiect Conditional Use Permit request.
1. Summary of the Commission public hearing:
a. In favor: Tamara Thompson,The Land Group: Daryl Zachman,Calvary Chapel Pastor
b. In opposition:None
c. Commenting: Tamara Thompson and Daryl Zachman
d. Written testimony: None
e. Staff presenting application. Joseph Dodson
f Other Staff commenting on application:None
2. Key issue(s)of public testimony:
a. None
3. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission:
a. The amount of parking available with each phase relative to the minimum required-
b. Which direction the outdoor amphitheater is facing and how any amplified noise will be
mitigated as requested by the Applicant.
4. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation:
a. None
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VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. PLANNING DIVISION
1. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable Development Agreement provisions (DA Inst.
#2020-138120)and conditions of approval associated with the Poiema Subdivision(H-2020-
0035).
2. The applicant shall comply with the Specific Use Standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-6, Church
or Place of Religious Worship.
3. Prior to Certificate of Zoning Compliance submittal,the site plan included in Section VII.A
&B, dated 01/30/2020, shall be revised as follows:
a. Construct a 5-foot wide sidewalk adjacent to the parking spaces and drive aisle to the
south and west of the amphitheater as shown in the rendering within the staff report in
Section V.I.
b. With the phase 2 site plan,provide traffic calming wherever feasible, especially along the
long drive aisle in the west of the site that also serves as the emergency access.Verify
with Meridian Fire on any proposals.
4. Prior to Certificate of Zoning Compliance submittal,the landscape plans included in Section
VII.C, dated 01/30/2020 and 02/18/2020 shall be revised as follows:
a. Revise all landscape plans to show the a 5-foot wide sidewalk adjacent to the parking
spaces to the west of the proposed amphitheater, commensurate with condition 3.a above.
b. Revise the landscape plans with each phase to show compliance with the parking lot
landscape standards in UDC 11-313-8.
c. Correct all landscape plans to show the required 70%vegetative ground cover in all
landscaped areas as required in UDC 11-3B-5N.
5. The Applicant shall construct the landscape buffer and additional dedicated right-of-way to E.
Lake Hazel to include no more than 10 feet of gravel and the rest vegetated in accord with
UDC 11-313-7C.
6. Future development shall be consistent with the R-15 dimensional standards listed in UDC
Table 11-2A-7.
7. Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC Table
11-3C-613 for nonresidential uses and the Applicant shall provide no less off-street
parking than is proposed on the master site plan at the time of full-build out.
8. Administrative Design Review and Certificate of Zoning Compliance applications are
required to be submitted and approved prior to submittal of any building permit applications
for any construction phases.
9. Future design of the proposed church building shall be substantially consistent with the
submitted elevations in Exhibit VII.D and shall adhere to the standards in the Architectural
Standards Manual for nonresidential structures.
10. The Ten Mile Creek that abuts the subject site along its western boundary shall be protected
during construction.
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11. The Applicant shall construct a temporary turnaround with a minimum turning radius of 45
feet at the end of the proposed western stub street in alignment with ACHD policies. The
turnaround is required until such time that the stub street connects to future streets in the
development to the west.
12. The Applicant shall have a maximum of two (2)years to commence the church use as
permitted in accord with the conditions of approval listed above. If the use has not begun
within two(2)years of approval, a new conditional use permit must be obtained prior to
operation or a time extension must be requested in accord with UDC 11-513-617.
13. The Applicant shall complete all required improvements prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy. It is unlawful to use or occupy any building or structure until the Building
Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy.
14. The Applicant shall comply with the Outdoor Lighting standards outlined in UDC 11-3A-11.
15. The Applicant shall eemply with the Ot4deer-Speaker-System standards etitlined in UDG 11
3A-13 maintain a 100 foot buffer to any residential use when using any amplified speakers
outdoors in the amphitheater or other outdoor area as approved through the Conditional Use
Permit application.
16. Staff s failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved conditional use
does not relieve the applicant of responsibility for compliance.
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.
1.2 An FLDP(Flood Plain Development Permit)is required. Currently the property is within an
"A Zone". Study submitted o „lyei4 of Take 14azel to be r-eplaeed and TOM
eempleted to ehan e maps Flood Study will need to be updated to reflect proposed rg ading
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1.3 Sanitary sewer mains are not allowed in common driveways.
1.4 Applicant to provide"to and through" sanitary sewer mainline connection to the property to
the west.
1.5 The wa4er-main ex4easiea in E. Lake Haze!Read is shown in the Vffeng t4ility eeffider-, as-
the water-main in E. Lake 14aze!Read needs to be a i2 ineh diameter-,not a-a 9 ineh diamete
as shev,%.We prefer-te have a mainline stub of serviee line (whiehever-is needed)to the
f,twe ehtweh lot t elimin e eutting the new r-ead in the future.No utilities were shown for
the church portion of this property;the utility plan only shows the utilities proposed on the
main streets.All proposed infrastructure serving the church must be submitted reviewed, and
approved by Public Works
1.6 The geotechnical investigative report prepared by MTI(Materials Testing&Inspection)
dated March 7,2003,and updated July 24,2020, indicates some significant groundwater and
soils concerns,and specific construction considerations and recommendations. The applicant
shall be responsible for the strict adherence of these considerations and recommendations
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to help ensure that homes are constructed upon suitable bearing soils, and that shallow
groundwater does not become a problem with home construction.
1.7 Due to the significant groundwater and soils concerns on site, structures are to be founded on
conventional reinforced spread footings and walls,and slab-on-grade foundations.
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 11"map with bearings and distances
(marked EXHIBIT B) for review. Both exhibits must be sealed, signed and dated by a
Professional Land Surveyor. DO NOT RECORD. Add a note to the plat referencing this
document. All easements must be submitted,reviewed, and approved prior to development
plan approval.
2.4 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-
round source of water(MCC 12-13-8.3). The applicant should be required to use any
existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not
available,a single-point connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a
single-point connection is utilized,the developer will be responsible for the payment of
assessments for the common areas prior to prior to receiving development plan approval.
2.5 All existing structures that are required to be removed shall be prior to signature on the final
plat by the City Engineer. Any structures that are allowed to remain shall be subject to
evaluation and possible reassignment of street addressing to be in compliance with MCC.
2.6 All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting,
crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be addressed
per UDC 11-3A-6. In performing such work,the applicant shall comply with Idaho Code
42-1207 and any other applicable law or regulation.
2.7 Any existing domestic well system within this project shall be removed from domestic
service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8 contact the City of Meridian Engineering
Department at(208)898-5500 for inspections of disconnection of services. Wells may be
used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation if approved by Idaho
Department of Water Resources Contact Robert B.Whitney at(208)334-2190.
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2.8 Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City
Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact Central District Health for abandonment
procedures and inspections(208)375-5211.
2.9 Street signs are to be in place, sanitary sewer and water system shall be approved and
activated,road base approved by the Ada County Highway District and the Final Plat for
this subdivision shall be recorded,prior to applying for building permits.
2.10 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 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.
2.19 The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or
drainage facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation
district or ACHD. The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have
been installed in accordance with the approved design plans. This certification will be
required before a certificate of occupancy is issued for any structures within the project.
2.20 At the completion of the project,the applicant shall be responsible to submit record
drawings per the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be
received and approved prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures
within the project.
2.21 A street light plan will need to be included in the civil construction plans. Street light plan
requirements are listed in section 6-5 of the Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. A
copy of the standards can be found at
http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272.
2.22 The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a performance surety in the
amount of 125%of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer,water and reuse
infrastructure prior to final plat signature. This surety will be verified by a line item cost
estimate provided by the owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the form of an
irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for
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surety,which can be found on the Community Development Department website. Please
contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-2211.
2.23 The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a warranty surety in the
amount of 20%of the total construction cost for all completed sewer,water and reuse
infrastructure for duration of two years. This surety will be verified by a line item cost
estimate provided by the owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the form of an
irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for
surety,which can be found on the Community Development Department website. Please
contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-2211.
C. NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT(NMID)
https:llweblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=215805&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
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D. BOISE PROJECT BOARD OF CONTROL(BPBC)
https:llweblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=188199&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
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E. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY(DEQ)
https:llweblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=214579&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC
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F. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT(ACHD)
https:llweblink.meridianciU.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=215819&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
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IX. FINDINGS
A. Conditional Use Permit(UDC 11-5B-6E)
Required Findings—The commission shall base its determination on the conditional use
permit request upon the following:
1. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the
dimensional and development regulations in the district in which the use is located;
Commission finds that the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed because the
proposed building, excess parking, and some additional green space is proposed on the
subject site meeting all dimensional and development regulations in the R-1 S zoning district.
2. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian comprehensive plan and in
accord with the requirements of this title;As discussed in Section V.A, Commission finds
that the proposed use is in compliance with the comprehensive plan.
3. That the design, construction,operation and maintenance will be compatible with other
uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the
general vicinity and that such use will not adversely change the essential character of
the same area.; Commission finds the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of
the Church will be compatible with adjacent uses as analyzed and discussed throughout
Section V of the staff report; the proposed use should add to the character of the immediate
area.
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4. That the proposed use,if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed,will
not adversely affect other property in the vicinity;If it complies with all conditions of
approval, Commission finds the proposed use will not adversely affect other property in the
vicinity.
5. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and
services such as highways, streets,schools,parks,police and fire protection,drainage
structures,refuse disposal,water,and sewer; Commission finds the required and essential
public facilities nearby can adequately serve the proposed use;Police, Fire, and the highway
district have also offered their support of the proposed use.
6. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional costs for public facilities and
services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community;Because
the Applicant is responsible for connecting and extending any public services to serve their
site, Commission finds the proposed use will not create excessive additional costs nor be
detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
7. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes,materials, equipment and
conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons,property or the general
welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic,noise,smoke,fumes, glare or odors;
If all conditions of approval and city codes are complied with, Commission finds the
proposed use will not be detrimental to any persons,property, or the general welfare; traffic
is analyzed by ACHD and they have not raised concerns regarding the proposed use due to
the adjacent section of Lake Hazel being widened in the next five(5)years.
8. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction,loss or damage of a natural,
scenic or historic feature considered to be of major importance; (Ord. 05-1170,8-30-
2005,eff. 9-15-2005) Commission is not aware of any historic features on the subject site
and the adjacent Ten Mile Creek is not on the subject site but will be protected during
construction as is required by city code.
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