PZ - Applicant's Response to Staff Report 2-4
Charlene Way
From:Sonya Allen
Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2021 3:48 PM
To:Jim Chambers; Adrienne Weatherly; Charlene Way; Chris Johnson
Cc:Tyler Chambers; Jon Breckon; Mary Wall
Subject:RE: Shafer View - Applicant Response to Staff Recommendation
Yes, that was my intent as I figured that’s the way it would need to be platted. Thanks
From: Jim Chambers <jamesdchambers1952@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 3:45 PM
To: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>; Jon Breckon <jbreckon@breckonld.com>; Mary Wall
<mwall@breckonld.com>
Subject: Re: Shafer View
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Sonya,
Yes.
We are in agreement as written so long as the 38 foot wide common lot can become TWO lots at final plat the West 23
feet being our common lot and the East 15 feet becoming Brighton’s common lot upon development. I noticed you used
lot(s) in your language so I assume it can be done this way.
If not please let me know obviously I can’t burden someone else’s parcel or subject an HOA to the maintenance of
someone else’s property nor do we want to.
Thanks
Jim Chambers
Shafer View Terrace
On Feb 4, 2021, at 2:51 PM, Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org> wrote:
Are you in agreement with the staff report with the recommended changes noted below?
From: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 2:43 PM
To: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
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Subject: RE: Shafer View
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Thank you Sonya. This sounds good to us.
Tyler Chambers
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From: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 1:27 PM
To: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Cc: Jon Breckon <jbreckon@breckonld.com>; Mary Wall <mwall@breckonld.com>; Jim Chambers
<jamesdchambers1952@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Shafer View
These are the added/revised conditions I’m going to request the Commission approve tonight:
The 38’ wide drain on the eastern portion of the site shall be contained entirely within a common lot(s).
Fencing is required on both sides of the drain consistent with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7A.7b per
UDC 11-3A-7A.7a;
If piped, the common lot containing the drain on the eastern portion of the site shall have vegetative
groundcover to prevent fire hazard and unsightliness;
Modify condition #9 to allow the option for the waterways on the site to be improved as a water amenity as
an alternative to being piped as allowed by UDC 11-3A-6C.2 with submittal of construction drawings &
relevant calculations prepared by a qualified licensed professional registered in the State of Idaho that
demonstrates compliance with the requirements for water amenities as defined in UDC 11-1A-1.
From: Sonya Allen
Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 12:55 PM
To: 'Tyler Chambers' <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Cc: Jon Breckon <jbreckon@breckonld.com>; Mary Wall <mwall@breckonld.com>; Jim Chambers
<jamesdchambers1952@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Shafer View
So, is the drain not within an easement then? Is it a total width of 38’?
From: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 11:44 AM
To: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Jon Breckon <jbreckon@breckonld.com>; Mary Wall <mwall@breckonld.com>; Jim Chambers
<jamesdchambers1952@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Shafer View
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Sonya,
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It has recently come to my attention that the NMID and BKID easement has been mislabeled, and is in
fact not under the jurisdiction of any irrigation district. The easement does encroach into Lot 1, Block 7
by fifteen feet.
Mary has verified this with Tom Ritthaler at the Boise Project irrigation district.
This is historically, a natural slough, that acts as a drain for the surrounding area. We would like to
propose this area as a water amenity, as defined in section 11-1A-1. This area would consist of fencing at
the back of the Block 3 private lots, and a native seed mix for landscaping. This would be in lieu of piping
the slough/drain.
We are okay with it being a condition.
Fencing the other side of Lot 1, Block 3 would be problematic, as the natural water flow runs along the
property line and into Lot 1, Block 7.
Please let us know your thoughts. Thank you,
Tyler Chambers
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From: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 9:13 AM
To: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Cc: Jon Breckon <jbreckon@breckonld.com>; Mary Wall <mwall@breckonld.com>
Subject: RE: Shafer View
Question…Is the existing 23’ NMID and BKID easement in Lot 1, Block 3 fully contained within that lot or
does it encroach onto Lot 1, Block 7?
I need an additional change to the landscape plan please…fencing is required along both sides of Lot 1,
Block 3 per UDC 11-3A-7A.7a per the standards in 11-3A-7A.7. Would you like to add it now or would
you like me to request Commission add it as a condition?
From: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 2:24 PM
To: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Jon Breckon <jbreckon@breckonld.com>
Subject: RE: Shafer View
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Certainly!
Please see attached set with 6’ tall wrought iron fence along the full boundary of common lot/McBirney
Lateral.
I have also attached a CAD detail from Simtek.
Thank you,
Tyler Chambers
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From: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 12:02 PM
To: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Cc: Jon Breckon <jbreckon@breckonld.com>
Subject: RE: Shafer View
Can you please include a detail of the wall section proposed on top of the berm along Chinden (i.e.
Simtek ecostone wall)?
I don’t see that the wrought iron fencing was added on common lots adjacent to the lateral to restrict
access (#4b).
From: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 11:37 AM
To: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Jon Breckon <jbreckon@breckonld.com>
Subject: RE: Shafer View
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Sonya,
Please see attached revised landscape (only) set. I believe the non-landscape comments from the report
will be addressed after the P&Z hearing.
Thank you for all of your assistance.
Tyler Chambers
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From: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 10:51 AM
To: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Subject: RE: Shafer View
Sounds good, thanks.
From: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 10:51 AM
To: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
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Subject: RE: Shafer View
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I see…it was worth a shot. I believe we will go the traditional route here, and settle mitigation within
each plat.
Tyler Chambers
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From: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 10:43 AM
To: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Cc: Jon Breckon <jbreckon@breckonld.com>
Subject: RE: Shafer View
I mean, you can ask for that but there’s really no way for us to tie you to it so I doubt they’d approve it.
From: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 10:30 AM
To: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Jon Breckon <jbreckon@breckonld.com>
Subject: RE: Shafer View
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Darn. Thank you for your time.
Tyler Chambers
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From: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 10:28 AM
To: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Cc: Jon Breckon <jbreckon@breckonld.com>
Subject: RE: Shafer View
Because they’re separate plats, no.
From: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 10:26 AM
To: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Jon Breckon <jbreckon@breckonld.com>
Subject: RE: Shafer View
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I do have a proposition to verify with you, regarding tree mitigation for Shafer View Terrace.
Currently, we are proposing the preliminary plat for Shafer View Terrace, which is the portion of the
overall site that is north of Shafer View Drive.
The client also owns to site to the south of Shafer View Drive, and will be plating that area at a later
date, TBD. The potential mitigation trees on said site, are far more numerous than those on the current
Shafer site. As we are in excess of the open space tree requirements for the current preliminary plat, we
would propose to use the excess caliper inches here, as (essentially) a credit, for the future preliminary
plat of the south property. I would explain this in a mitigation note on both this preliminary plat, and the
future preliminary plat.
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As always, we will seek to save as many trees as we can.
These two sites are adjacent, and of the same developer/owner, and would be expected to be a part of
the Shafer View Terrace subdivision as a future phase. They are, however, going to be two separate
preliminary plats. With these facts in mind, will we be allowed to credit tree mitigation caliper inches in
the manner I have introduced above?
Please let me know if you require additional clarification on my end.
Thank you,
Tyler Chambers
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From: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:48 AM
To: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Subject: RE: Shafer View
I just need to be able to verify that it meets all of the standards in that code section, so demonstrate on
the plan how it complies and/or include a note if necessary. If you have a specific question, let me know.
From: Tyler Chambers <tchambers@breckonld.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:15 AM
To: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Shafer View
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Good Morning Sonya,
Thank you for your comments in the attached Shafer View Terrace report. My intention is to send a
revised landscape set addressing all landscape comments.
I have one question regarding landscape comment 4C. In addition to the berm and wall detail on sheet
L1.0, what information will you require? If I send a specification sheet or brochure of the wall/fence
product will that suffice?
Thank you,
Tyler Chambers, ASLA | Landscape Architect in Training
BRECKON landdesign | 6661 N Glenwood Street, Garden City, ID 83714
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33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-888-4433
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Charlene Way
From:Mary Wall <mwall@breckonld.com>
Sent:Monday, February 01, 2021 5:30 PM
To:Sonya Allen
Cc:City Clerk; Jon Breckon
Subject:RE: Shafer View Terrace - AZ, PP H-2020-0117 Staff Report for Feb. 4th Commission
Meeting
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Hi Sonya,
We do not have any responses but would like to request the following corrections:
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Page 6 – The smallest lot is 8,600 square feet, not the 12,000-sf minimum stated in the 3 paragraph. The lots range in
size from 8,600 to 23,600 sf (not the 12,000 -18,652 square feet stated in the first bulleted item).
Page 8- Second paragraph from the bottom discusses the phasing. It should be noted that the 28.35 acres are Phase 1
and 2. The 10.66-acre piece is the “Future phase” or third phase (see phasing map in upper right corner of the
preliminary plat).
Page 38 – Item A.1. Should that state that “Staff finds the proposed zoning map amendment to R-2 and R-4 ….”?
I think that covers my comments. Hopefully, I did not go through the comments too quickly. We will likely review them
again tomorrow and I will send additional responses if needed.
Mary Wall, PE
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From: Sonya Allen <sallen@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Monday, February 1, 2021 12:45 PM
To: Adrienne Weatherly <aweatherly@meridiancity.org>; Charlene Way <cway@meridiancity.org>; Chris Johnson
<cjohnson@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Bill Parsons <bparsons@meridiancity.org>; Mary Wall <mwall@breckonld.com>; Jon Breckon
<jbreckon@breckonld.com>
Subject: Shafer View Terrace - AZ, PP H-2020-0117 Staff Report for Feb. 4th Commission Meeting
Attached is the staff report for Shafer View Terrace. This item is scheduled to be on the Commission agenda
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on Feb. 4. The public hearing will be held at City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, beginning at 6:00 pm. Please
call or e-mail with any questions.
Please submit any written response you may have to the staff report to the City Clerk’s office
(cityclerk@meridiancity.org) and me as soon as possible.
Thanks,
Sonya
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-888-4433
www.meridiancity.org
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