Scentsy Oil Storage Building - CZC, DES - A-2020-0224 Staff Report
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DATE: 1/13/2021
TO: Josh Shiverick
FROM: Alan Tiefenbach, Associate Planner
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: CZC, DES - A-2020-0224
Scentsy Oil Storage Building
LOCATION: 501 N. Eagle Rd
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This is a proposal for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) and Design Review (DES) to
construct a 24,300 sq. ft. addition on an existing warehouse for additional oil storage.
This proposal includes removal of approximately 258 caliper inches of trees. The applicant has noted
the property greatly exceeds the minimum requirements and therefore additional tree mitigation is not
required. Staff recommended the applicant inventory the existing trees and provide the amount of
caliper inches that will be retained above the minimum requirements.
The applicant did provide this inventory and responded that the majority of the trees to be removed
are directly in front of the existing building, where the expansion is planned. There are several
additional trees, including a 24” caliper tree, that must be removed to reconfigure the parking lot. The
applicant has provided calculations which shows 662 caliper inches of trees exist onsite, 47 trees of a
total of 331 caliper inches are required, and 258 caliper inches are to be removed. This leaves 404
caliper inches remaining, which is 73 caliper inches over the minimum requirements.
The tree removal was discussed with the City Arborist, who agreed that given 7 additional trees were
being added into a landscape buffer (along the east) that already exceeded the City requirements,
additional mitigation was not necessary.
II. DECISION
The applicant's request for Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review is approved with the
conditions listed in this report.
CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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DESIGN STANDARD EXCEPTIONS
The Applicant seeks Design Standard Exceptions from the following requirements of the Architectural
Standards Manual:
2.1A -Buildings with rooflines 50-feet in length or greater must incorporate roofline and parapet
variations. Variations may include step-downs, step-backs, other modulation, or architectural features
such as cornices, ledges, or columns, and must occur in total combination for at least 20% of the façade
length. May be averaged over entire façade but may not exceed 75- feet without a break.
2.3A - Consistently incorporate at least two (2) architectural features into the building design that are
pedestrian scale, to include: fenestration patterns; architectural elements such as ledges, lighting, or
canopies; material or pattern banding; or detailing.
3.2A - For at least 30% of applicable façades use any combination of concrete, masonry, stone, or unique
variation of color, texture, or material, at least 10-inches in height, around the base of the building. May
alternatively incorporate other architectural features such as ledges, façade reveals, ground level
fenestration, raised planters, or landscaping elements within 3-feet of finished grade.
In order to grant approval for a design standard exception request, the Director will consider how
the alternative means for compliance meets the intent and goals of the requested standard
exemption, or how the alternative proposes to maintain a similar level of effort by exceeding other
site and building standards.
The eastern roofline extends 100’ without a break. The eastern elevation does not include at least two
architectural features that are pedestrian scale, and both the north and east elevations do not contain
unique colors or materials of at least 10 inches around the base. The southern and western elevations are
exempt from the ASM requirements as they are not visible from public roadways, interior site amenities,
and public spaces.
The applicant notes the design as proposed is consistent with the design and materials of the existing and
surrounding building and requiring the additional detailing would result in addition that does not match
the existing structure and a roofline that does not tie into the roofline of the existing building. Also, the
east side of the building is set approximately 5 feet below N. Eagle Rd and is heavily screened with
existing vegetation (picture included). Requiring the additional detailing would result in little utility to the
final design. The applicant adds the rock paneling on the east side of the building exceeds what is
incorporated on the existing building.
The Director finds that the proposed exceptions will not be detrimental to the public welfare or impair the
intended use/character of the surrounding properties. The architectural design is consistent with the
surrounding buildings and additional detailing would not be consistent, would probably not justify the
additional cost, and the east elevation is already heavily screened.
Note: This is not a building permit. Please contact Building Services at (208) 887-2211 to verify if you
need a building permit and/or inspection. If you do need a building permit, you must complete that
process before you commence the use or construction. Please contact Building Services for additional
details about building permits and inspections.
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Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. The applicant shall construct all proposed fencing and/or any fencing required by the UDC,
consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7 and 11-3A-6B.
2. Per UDC 11-5B-5B2, the Director (at the applicant's request) approved design exceptions
regarding requirements 2.1A, 2.3A and 3.2A of the Architectural Standards Manual (ASM).
3. No signs are approved with this application. Prior to installing any signs on the property, the
applicant shall submit a sign permit application consistent with the standards in UDC Chapter 3
Article D and receive approval for such signs.
4. The applicant shall complete all improvements related to public life, safety, and health as set forth
in UDC 11-5C-3B. A surety agreement may be accepted for other improvements in accord with
UDC 11-5C-3C.
5. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Division staff, the
applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-3B-14A.
6. The site plan prepared by Cushing-Terrell on November 20, 2020, labeled Site Plan is approved
by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit A.
7. The landscape plan prepared by Cushing-Terrell on December 2, 2020, labeled Landscape Plan,
is approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit C.
8. The elevations prepared by Cushing-Terrell on December 2, 2020, labeled Elevations, are
approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit D.
9. The approved site plan, landscape plan and/or elevations may not be altered without prior written
approval of the City of Meridian Planning Division.
10. The applicant shall pay any applicable impact fees prior to the issuance of a building permit.
11. The applicant shall complete all required improvements prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
12. The City of Meridian requires that the owner enter into a Warranty Surety Agreement and post a
Warranty Surety in the amount of 20% of the total construction cost for all completed public
sewer and water infrastructure for a duration of two years. This surety amount will be verified by
a line item final cost invoicing provided by the owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the
form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit or bond, and must be in place prior to
Certificate of Occupancy. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on
the Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Services
for more information at 208-887-2211.
13. 100 Watt and 250-Watt, high-pressure sodium street lights shall be required on all public
roadways per the City of Meridian Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. All street lights
shall be installed at developer’s expense. Final design shall be submitted as part of the
development plan set for approval. Applicant shall also include the location of any existing street
lights in the development plan set. Street lighting is required at intersections, corners, cul-de-sacs,
and at a spacing that does not exceed that outlined in the Standards. The contractor’s work and
materials shall conform to the ISPWC and the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications to
the ISPWC.
General Conditions of Approval
1. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to provide irrigation that meets
the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-6 and to install and maintain all landscaping as set forth
in UDC 11-3B-5, UDC 11-3B-13 and UDC 11-3B-14.
2. The subject property adjoins a state highway; the only approved access to the state highway is as
shown in Exhibit A.
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3. The applicant shall comply with the outdoor storage as an accessory use standard as set forth in
UDC 11-3A-14.
4. The project is subject to all current City of Meridian ordinances and previous conditions of
approval associated with this site (Scentsy Commons PP-12-012).
5. The issuance of this CZC does not release the applicant from any previous requirements of the
other permits issued for the site.
6. The applicant and/or property owner shall have an ongoing obligation to prune all trees to a
minimum height of six feet above the ground or sidewalk surface to afford greater visibility of the
area.
7. The applicant shall have an ongoing obligation to maintain all pathways.
8. The applicant has a continuing obligation to comply with the outdoor lighting provisions as set
forth in UDC 11-3A-11.
9. The applicant and/or property owner shall have an ongoing obligation to maintain all landscaping
and constructed features within the clear vision triangle consistent with the standards in UDC 11-
3A-3.
10. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to meet the specific use
standards for a warehouse use as set forth in UDC 11-4-3.
III. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
The applicant or a party of record may request City Council review of a decision of the Director. All
requests for review shall be filed in writing with the Planning Division on or before January 28, 2021,
within fifteen (15) days after the written decision is issued, and contain the information listed in UDC
11-5A-6B.
If City Council review of the decision is not requested, the action of the Director represents a final
decision on a land use application. You have the right to request a regulatory taking analysis under
Idaho Code 67-8003.
IV. EXPIRATION
The Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall expire if the construction, alteration or the use has not
commenced within one year of the date of issuance of the Certificate of Zoning Compliance.
In accord with the above provisions, the subject Certificate of Zoning Compliance is valid until
January 13, 2022.
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V. EXHIBITS
A. Site Plan (date: 11/20/2020)
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B. Landscape Plan – Tree Removal (date: 12/2/2020)
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C. Landscape Plan (date: December 2, 2020)
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D. Building Elevations (date: 12/2/2020)
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E. Existing building as viewed from N. Eagle Rd looking west.