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Well #18 Treatment Facility CZC, DES A-2021-0089 Page 1 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 Page 2 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. Page 3 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. Page 4 V. EXHIBITS A. Site Plan (date: 4/19/2021) Page 5 B. Landscape Plan (date: 4/19/2021) Page 6 C. Building Elevations (date: 4/19/2021)