Well #18 Treatment Facility CZC, DES A-2021-0089
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DATE: 5/21/2021
TO: Dean Stacey, City of Meridian
FROM: Cam Scott, Assistant Planner
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: A-2021-0089
Well #18 Treatment Facility – CZC
DES ALT
LOCATION: 3319 N Summerfield Way
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant, Dean Stacey, requests Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC), Administrative
Design Review (DES), and Alternative Compliance (ALT) approval to construct a new 1,760 square
foot water treatment facility on 0.226 acres of land in the R-4 zoning district.
The site is located at 3319 N Summerfield Way.
II. DECISION
The applicant's request for Certificate of Zoning Compliance, Design Review, and Alternative
Compliance is approved with the conditions listed in this report.
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.
ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE REQUEST
The applicant is requesting alternative compliance to the standards set forth in UDC 11-3A-7C.1. Per
this standard, the maximum fence height shall not exceed six (6) feet, subject to the provisions set
forth in subsection (C)(3).
The applicant is requesting alternative compliance to remove and reinstall an existing eight (8) foot
wrought iron security fence.
CERTIFICATE OF ZONING
COMPLIANCE REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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FINDINGS FOR ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE REQUEST TO UDC 11-3A-7C.1:
In order to grant approval for alternative compliance, the director shall determine the
following findings:
1. Strict adherence or application of the requirements is not feasible; OR
The Director finds that strict adherence to the requirements is feasible.
2. The alternative compliance provides an equal or superior means for meeting the
requirements; AND
The Director finds that an increase in height to the proposed fencing is superior to the
requirements for fences in the R-4 zoning district. A 6-foot fence would not restrict access to
the facility by unauthorized personnel, thus the additional fence height is necessary to ensure
the health and safety of the public drinking water supply.
3. The alternative means will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
impair the intended uses and character of the surrounding properties.
The Director finds that the proposed alternative will not be detrimental to the public welfare,
and will instead ensure the health and safety of the public drinking water supply. Further, the
use of wrought iron and vinyl fencing will not impair the intended uses and character of the
surrounding properties, as these materials are typical for fences in residential areas.
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.
NOTE: Per UDC 11-5B-5B2, the Director (at the applicant's request) approved alternative
compliance to UDC 11-3A-7C.1 regarding an increase to the maximum fence height (see
Findings above).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The site plan prepared by Keller Associates on April 19, 2021, labeled C-110, is approved by the
City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit A.
6. The landscape plan prepared by Keller Associates on April 19, 2021, labeled C-201, is approved
by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit B.
NOTE: Existing trees that are retained shall be protected from damage to bark, branches, and
roots during construction. The City of Meridian Parks Department Arborist shall approve the
protection fence(s) prior to construction. Any severely damaged tree shall be replaced in accord
with subsection (C)(5) of this section.
7. The elevations prepared by Keller Associates on April 19, 2021, labeled A201 and A202, are
approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit C.
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8. The approved site plan, landscape plan and/or elevations may not be altered without prior written
approval of the City of Meridian Planning Division.
9. The applicant shall pay any applicable impact fees prior to the issuance of a building permit.
10. If any changes must be made to the site plan to accommodate ACHD requirements, the applicant
shall submit a new site plan to the City of Meridian Planning Division for approval prior to
issuance of the building permit.
11. 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.
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 project is subject to all current City of Meridian ordinances and previous conditions of
approval associated with this site.
3. The issuance of this CZC does not release the applicant from any previous requirements of the
other permits issued for the site.
4. 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.
5. The applicant has a continuing obligation to comply with the outdoor lighting provisions as set
forth in UDC 11-3A-11.
6. 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.
7. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to meet the specific use
standards for the proposed use as set forth in UDC 11-4-3-31.
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 June 7, 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 May
21, 2022.
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V. EXHIBITS
A. Site Plan (date: 4/19/2021)
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B. Landscape Plan (date: 4/19/2021)
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C. Building Elevations (date: 4/19/2021)