PZ - Narrative CPAM HATCH
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4#F200,.36th st.,boise,idaho 83714•phone 208.475.3204•fax 208.475.3205•email info@hatchda.com
March 17, 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Narrative
Planning&Zoning
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave.
Suite 102
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Re: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Hatch Industrial Project
Located at: 160 N Linder Rd.,Meridian,ID 83642
Dear Planning Staff,
1. Specific details of the change requested:
The applicant proposes a change to the Future Land Use Map from a Mixed Use Community
designation to a Light Industrial designation.The general location of this change would be the
northeast corner of Franklin and Linder roads; Extending North to the Union Pacific railroad tracks
and east through the Creamline Business Park. Please see attached vicinity map for the parcels
affected by this application.
2. Address how the proposed amendment provides an improved guide to future growth and
development of the city:
This amendment would encourage compatible uses with the existing industrial to the West and East
and preserve the existing industrial base. This base is vital for economic growth and retaining
business in the City of Meridian. A strong industrial base provides well paying jobs to the residence
to the North and South of the immediate area.This will give employees the opportunity to work,
around the corner or just down the street.
3. Any other data and information that would support this request:
The Light Industrial designation would also support the City's preference of promoting industrial uses
within or near the rail corridor. Proximity to the Ten Mile interchange makes for convenient freight
movement with little impact to residential areas.
4. Specific information on any property involved:
Creamline Business Park is located to the East of the subject property. This business park is currently
zoned Light Industrial.
There is a Light Industrial zone to the West of Linder Rd.along the rail corridor. This zone extends
West stopping short of Ten Mile Rd.
The subject property is located in the Heppers Acre Subdivision. Two of the lots have been annexed
in to City. One of the lots is currently zoned L-0 and the other C-C. The rest of the lots are still in Ada
County.
HATCH
DESIGN
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4#F200,.36th st.,boise,idaho 83714•phone 208.475.3204•fax 208.475.3205•email info@hatchda.com
5. Development intentions of any land involved:
The owner of the property located at 160 N. Linder Rd is proposing new construction of a 10 unit
industrial building.The intent is to lease to local business owners for industrial uses.
Please contact our office with any questions you may have in reviewing the application materials.
Sincerely,
Jeff Hatch,AIA LEEP AP
HATCH DESIGN ARCHITECTURE