2021-08-19
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE OF
CANCELLATION AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
AND AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 12:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
PRESENT
Commissioner Rhonda McCarvel
Commissioner Andrew Seal
Commissioner Maria Lorcher
Commissioner Nathan Wheeler
ABSENT
Commissioner Bill Cassinelli
Commissioner Nick Grove
Commissioner Steven Yearsley
ADOPTION OF AGENDA - Adopted
CONSENT AGENDA \[Action Item\] - Approved
1. Approve Minutes of the August 12, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Special
Meeting
2. Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law for Cole Valley Christian School Portable
Classrooms (H-2021-0043) by The Land Group, Located at 1108 N.E. 2 ½ St.
ITEMS MOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA \[Action Item\]
ADJOURNMENT - 12:05 p.m.
Meridian Planning and Zoning Meeting August 19, 2021.
Meeting of the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission of August 19, 2021, was called
to order at 12:03 p.m. by Chairman Rhonda McCarvel.
Members Present: Chairman Rhonda McCarvel, Commissioner Andrew Seal,
Commissioner Maria Lorcher and Commissioner Nate Wheeler.
Members Absent: Commissioner Steven Yearsley, Commissioner Nick Grove and
Commissioner Bill Cassinelli.
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
X Nate Wheeler X Maria Lorcher
X Andrew Seal Nick Grove
Steven Yearsley Bill Cassinelli
X Rhonda McCarvel - Chairman
McCarvel: Welcome to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for --what are we?
August 19th. And if you are joining us on Zoom we can see that you are here. You may
observe the meeting. However, your ability to be seen on screen and talk will be muted
and I'm -- we are not going to have any public testimony I don't imagine, so we will just
move on through with roll call.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
McCarvel: Okay. Thank you. First item on the agenda is the adoption of the agenda.
Can I get a motion to accept the agenda?
Seal: So moved.
Lorcher: Second.
McCarvel: It has been moved and seconded to adopt the agenda. All those in favor say
aye. Opposed? Motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. THREE ABSENT.
CONSENT AGENDA [Action Item]
1. Approve Minutes of the August 12, 2021 Planning and Zoning
Commission Special Meeting
Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission
Item 1. August 19,2021 6
Page 2 of 2
2. Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law for Cole Valley Christian School
Portable Classrooms (H-2021-0043) by The Land Group, Located at
1108 N.E. 2 '/2 St.
McCarvel: Next item on the agenda is the Consent Agenda and I believe we have two
items on the Consent Agenda, approve the minutes for the August 12th, Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting, and Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law for Cole Valley
Christian School portable classrooms, H-2021-0043. Could I get a motion to accept the
Consent Agenda?
Seal: So moved.
Lorcher: Second.
McCarvel: It has been moved and seconded to accept the Consent Agenda. All those in
favor say aye. Opposed? Motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. THREE ABSENT.
ITEMS MOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA [Action Item]
McCarvel: Can I get one more motion, please?
Seal: Madam Chair, I move we adjourn.
Lorcher: Second.
McCarvel: It has been moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. All those in favor
say aye. Opposed? Motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. THREE ABSENT.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:05 P.M.
(AUDIO RECORDING ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS.)
APPROVED
9 116 12021
RHONDA MCCARVEL - CHAIRMAN DATE APPROVED
ATTEST:
CHRIS JOHNSON - CITY CLERK
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AGENDA ITEM
ITEM TOPIC: Approve Minutes of the August 12, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission
Special Meeting
Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission
August 12,2021
Page 69 of 69
McCarvel: Okay.
Seal: So, it sounds like lunch will be provided then.
McCarvel: I don't know what your complaint -- we will just start without you. We don't
need you and the Clerk here just to do a Zoom meeting. I apologize to the Clerk and to
Dean for starting without you. Okay.
Weatherly: Madam Chair, I just want to confirm for the record, we are going to do a
special meeting next week August 19th at noon. We will have a quorum. Several of you
in-house. Okay. And the 6:00 p.m. meeting will be canceled for that evening.
McCarvel: Yes.
Weatherly: Thank you.
McCarvel: Okay. Now, Commissioner Yearsley.
Yearsley: I move we adjourn.
Grove: Second.
Seal: Second.
McCarvel: It has been moved and seconded to adjourn. All those in favor say aye.
Motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: SIX AYES. ONE ABSENT.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10.28 P.M.
(AUDIO RECORDING ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS.)
APPROVED
8 I19 12021
RHONDA MCCARVEL - CHAIRMAN DATE APPROVED
ATTEST:
CHRIS JOHNSON - CITY CLERK
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AGENDA ITEM
ITEM TOPIC: Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law for Cole Valley Christian School Portable
Classrooms (H-2021-0043) by The Land Group, Located at 1108 N.E. 2 % St.
CITY OF MERIDIAN E IDIAN ---
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND IDAHO
DECISION& ORDER
In the Matter of the Request for Conditional Use Permit to Install Four(4)Temporary Portable
Classrooms on the Cole Valley Christian School Site for a Maximum Time Period of Four(4)
Years; and Modification to the Existing Conditional Use Permit(CUP-13-013),which Prohibits
New Structures from being Erected on the Site,to Allow the Proposed Structures to be Erected on
the Site,Located at 1108 N.E.2 V2 Street in the R-15 Zoning District,by The Land Group.
Case No(s).H-2021-0043
For the Planning& Zoning Commission Hearing Date of: August 12,2021 (Findings on August 19,
2021)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 12,2021, incorporated by
reference)
2. Process Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 12,2021, incorporated by
reference)
3. Application and Property Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of August 12,
2021, incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code(see attached Staff Report for the hearing
date of August 12, 2021, incorporated by reference)
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the"Local Land Use
Planning Act of 1975,"codified at Chapter 65,Title 67,Idaho Code(I.C. §67-6503).
2. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission takes judicial notice of its Unified Development
Code codified at Title 11 Meridian City Code,and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of
Meridian has,by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended Comprehensive Plan
of the City of Meridian,which was adopted April 19,2011, Resolution No. 11-784 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code § I I-5A.
4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s)received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not impose
expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed.
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER
CASE NO(S). H-2021-0043
Page 1
6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this decision,which shall be
signed by the Chairman of the Commission and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk
upon the applicant,the Planning Department,the Public Works Department and any affected
party requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the conditions of approval in the attached staff report for the
hearing date of August 12,2021, incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to be
reasonable and the applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the
application.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the Planning & Zoning Commission's authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 11-
5A and based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby
ordered that:
1. The applicant's request for conditional use permit is hereby approved in accord with the
conditions of approval in the staff report for the hearing date of August 12, 2021, attached as
Exhibit A.
D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits
Notice of Two(2)Year Conditional Use Permit Duration
Please take notice that the conditional use permit,when granted, shall be valid for a maximum
period of two(2)years unless otherwise approved by the City in accord with UDC 11-513-6F.1.
During this time,the applicant shall commence the use as permitted in accord with the
conditions of approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval, and
acquire building permits and commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or
in the ground. For conditional use permits that also require platting,the final plat must be
signed by the City Engineer within this two(2)year period in accord with UDC 11-5B-6F.2.
Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord
with 11-513-6.F.1,the Director may authorize a single extension of the time to commence the
use not to exceed one(1)two(2)year period.Additional time extensions up to two (2)years as
determined and approved by the Commission may be granted.With all extensions,the Director
or Commission may require the conditional use comply with the current provisions of Meridian
City Code Title 11.
E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
1. Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of Meridian.
When applicable and pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521,any affected person being a person
who has an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the final action of the
governing board may within twenty-eight(28)days after the date of this decision and order
seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52,Title 67, Idaho Code.
F. Attached: Staff report for the hearing date of August 12,2021
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER
CASE NO(S). H-2021-0043
Page 2
By action of the Planning&Zoning Commission at its regular meeting held on the 19th day of
August ,2021.
COMMISSIONER RHONDA MCCARVEL, CHAIRMAN VOTED
COMMISSIONER ANDREW SEAL,VICE CHAIRMAN VOTED
COMMISSIONER NATE WHEELER VOTED
COMMISSIONER STEVEN YEARSLEY VOTED
COMMISSIONER WILLIAM CASSINELLI VOTED
COMMISSIONER NICK GROVE VOTED
COMMISSIONER MARIA LORCHER VOTED
Rhonda McCarvel, Chairman 8-19-2021
Attest:
Chris Johnson,City Clerk 8-19-2021
Copy served upon the Applicant,the Planning and Development Services divisions of the Community
Development Department,the Public Works Department and the City Attorney.
By: Dated:
8-19-2021
City Clerk's Office
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER
CASE NO(S). H-2021-0043
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EXHIBIT A
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REPORT D A H O
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FROM: Sonya Allen,Associate Planner
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SUBJECT: H-2021-0043
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LOCATION: 1108 N.E. 2 '/z Street,in the NW 1/4 of ® E R E
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I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Conditional use permit(CUP)to install four(4)temporary portable classrooms on the Cole Valley
Christian School(CVCS) site for a maximum time period of 4-years; and modification to the existing
CUP (CUP-13-013),which prohibits new structures from being erected on the site,to allow the
proposed structures to be erected on the site.
11. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Description Details Page
Acreage 6.96-acres
Future Land Use Designation Old Town
Existing Land Use Sports field
Proposed Land Use(s) (4)temporary portable classrooms
Current Zoning R-15 Medium High-Density Residential
Physical Features(waterways, None
hazards,flood plain,hillside)
Neighborhood meeting date;#of 6/17/21;2 attendees other than the Applicant
attendees:
History(previous approvals) CUP-13-013
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B. Owner:
Stephen Evans,Cole Community—8775 W. Ustick Rd.,Boise,ID 83704
C. Representative:
Same as Applicant
IV. NOTICING
Planning&Zoning
Notice Dates
Newspaper Notification 7/16/2021
Radius notification mailed to 7/13/2021
properties within 300 feet
Site Posting Date 7/30/2021
Next Door posting 7/13/2021
V. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS
LAND USE: This property is designated as Old Town on the Future Land Use Map(FLUM)contained
in the (Comprehensive Plan). This designation includes the historic downtown and the true
community center. The boundary of the Old Town district predominantly follows Meridian's historic
plat boundaries. In several areas,both sides of a street were incorporated into the boundary to
encourage similar uses and complimentary design of the facing houses and buildings. Sample uses
include offices,retail and lodging,theatres,restaurants,and service retail for surrounding residents
and visitors. A variety of residential uses are also envisioned and could include reuse of existing
buildings,new construction of multi-family residential over ground floor retail or office uses(see pg.
3-11 for more information).
The proposed use of the property for(4)portable classrooms is a temporary and not a permanent use;
the school is planning to relocate and the portable structures are planned to be removed after a
maximum period of 4 years.
Transportation: The Master Street Map(MSM) depicts a residential collector street north/south
through this property. Per condition of approval of the approved conditional use permit for this site
(CUP-13-013),upon redevelopment or a change in use of this site,right-of-way will be required to be
dedicated to ACHD through this site for the future extension of E. 3rd Street in accord with the East
3rd Street Alignment Study Report, dated May 2009.Note: While the proposed temporary portable
classrooms constitute "development", Staff does not consider it redevelopment or a change in use
which would require dedication of right-of-way at this time.
There are no roadways,bridges or intersections in the general vicinity that are in ACHD's Integrated
Five Year Work Plan(IFYWP)or the District's Capital Improvement Plan(CIP).
Goals,Objectives, &Action Items: Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be
applicable to this application and apply to the proposed use of this property(staff analysis in italics):
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• "Ensure development provides safe routes and access to schools,parks, and other community
gathering places."(2.02.01G)
For safety,ACHD is requiring the existing crosswalk across N.E. 2 Y2 St. to be reconstructed
to meet current ADA standards and a rapid rectangular flashing beacon (RRFB) be installed
since more students will be crossing the street in this location to access the portable
classrooms.
• "Ensure the location and design of schools are compatible with existing and planned
neighborhoods and land uses."(2.03.01D)
The location of the proposed classroom structures should be compatible with existing
residences across Washington Ave. to the north; and the existing school campus/property to
the west, south and east of the proposed structures.
VI. STAFF ANALYSIS
The Applicant requests approval of a Conditional Use Permit(CUP)to install four(4)temporary
portable classrooms for a maximum time period of 4-years on the Cole Valley Christian School site.
Because the portable classrooms don't comply with all of the standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-14F.4, a
CUP is required per UDC 11-4-3-14F.lb.
Additionally, a modification to the existing CUP (CUP-13-013) for the auxiliary field is required to
allow the proposed temporary portable classrooms to be erected on the site.An existing condition of
approval states, "No structure shall be erected on the site without modification to the subject CUP."
The Applicant's narrative states that temporary classroom space is needed while they pursue and
construct their new campus. The portable classrooms will be removed upon its completion and
relocation of the school to its new campus. The proposed classrooms will accommodate 216 students.
Dimensional Standards: The proposed structures are required to comply with the setbacks noted in
UDC Table 11-2A-7 for the R-15 zoning district.
Specific Use Standards: The proposed portable classrooms are required to comply with the specific
use standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-14F,Education Institution, as follows: Staff's analysis is in
italics.
Portable classrooms (temporary and permanent). The site plan for all education institutions shall
include the location of any future portable classrooms (temporary and/or permanent).See site plan in
Section VIII.A. Staff's analysis of the standards listed below is in italics.
1. Temporary portables. A temporary portable classroom shall be an accessory use valid for a
maximum period of four(4)years from the date of issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The
temporary portables are proposed for a maximum period of 4 years.
a. Temporary portable classrooms that meet the standards as set forth in subsection(F)(4)of
this section shall require a certificate of zoning compliance approval but shall not be
subject to design review. The proposed classrooms do not meet all of the standards listed
below.
b. Temporary portable classrooms that do not meet the standards as set forth in subsection
(17)(4)of this section shall require a conditional use permit but shall not be subject to
design review. The proposed classrooms do not meet all of the standards listed below;
therefore, a CUP is required as proposed.
2. Permanent portables. Prior to the termination of the four-year permit,the applicant may
request to convert a temporary portable classroom to a permanent portable classroom.
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a. Permanent portable classrooms that meet the standards as set forth in subsection(F)(4) of
this section shall require a certificate of zoning compliance and design review approval.
b. Permanent portable classrooms that do not meet the standards as set forth in subsection
(F)(4)of this section shall require a conditional use permit and design review approval.
3. Permit termination. Upon termination of the four-year permit,the temporary portable
classroom approval shall be null and void and the applicant shall remove the structure
immediately.If the user(i.e. CVCS) vacates the site prior to 4 year period,Staff
recommends the portables be removed at that time.
4. Standards.
a. The portable classroom shall not be located in the front yard of the principal school
structure.Although the principal school structure is located on a separate parcel on the
west side of 2 % Street and the proposed structures are not located in the front yard of
that structure, they are located directly adjacent to two public streets and not behind the
primary structure which is the intent of this standard.
b. The portable classroom shall not be located in any required yard. The proposed structures
are located approximately 30'from the property line along NE 2 % St. outside of the
required street setback/yard; and approximately 10'from the property line along E.
Washington Ave. outside of the required street setbacklyard.
c. The placement of the portable classroom shall not reduce the number of required off
street parking spaces. There are no improved parking spaces that exist on the site where
the portable classrooms are proposed;parking was not required on this site with CUP-
13-013.
d. The portable structures shall comply with the building code in accord with title 10 of this
Code.
e. Exterior colors of the portable classrooms shall be compatible with the color of the
primary school building. The color of the proposed portable structure shown in Section
VIII.C is compatible with the primary school building as required.
f. The roofing material on the portable classrooms shall be of a finish that emits a minimal
amount of glare. The proposed shingles are of a finish that do not emit glare.
g. Where the portable classroom is located within two hundred(200)feet of a street and is
visible from such a street,the portable classroom shall be screened from view of the
street with a minimum of one(1) evergreen tree per fifteen(15) feet of linear structure.
The tree shall be a minimum of six(6) feet in height.Evergreen trees are proposed
between the street and the proposed structures at a minimum density of one per 15 linear
feet as required.
ACHD Required Improvements: ACHD is requiring street improvements consistent with their
policies and standards consisting of constructing N.E. 2 %2 St. as half of a 36-foot wide commercial
street section with vertical curb,gutter and 5-foot wide attached sidewalk abutting the site;
reconstruction of the existing pedestrian crossing on N.E. 2 %2 St. south of Washington Ave. to meet
current ADA standards; installation of a RRFP with intersection lighting on N.E. 2 1/2 St.; dedication
of additional right-of-way to total 25-feet from the centerline of Washington Ave. abutting the entire
parcel owned by CVCS; and installation of"No Parking" signs along Washington Ave.
Pedestrian Walkways/Sidewalks: There are no sidewalks on this site adjacent to existing public
streets and none are proposed with this application.
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Sidewalks are required to be installed with development per the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-17
and per ACHD requirements. Therefore, Staff recommends a minimum 5-foot wide sidewalk is
constructed along N.E.2 V2 St. as a condition of approval of the CUP as required by ACHD.
Continuous internal pedestrian walkways that are a minimum of 5-feet in width are required to
be provided from the perimeter sidewalk to the main building entrances of the portable
structures in accord with UDC 11-3A-19B.4a.
Parking: One(1)ADA parking space is proposed to be provided adjacent to the northern portable
structure as depicted on the site plan in Section VIII.A with access taken from E. Washington Ave.
All other parking is provided in existing parking lots on the school campus. Staff recommends
parallel parking is constructed along N.E.2 V2 St.with the improvements required by ACHD.
A parking plan was submitted that demonstrates compliance with the minimum parking standards for
education institutions required by UDC 11-4-3-14I,which requires one space for every 400 square
feet of gross floor area. Based on a gross floor area of 78,127 square feet,which includes the
proposed portables, a total of 195 spaces are required; a total of 218 spaces are provided exceeding
UDC standards(see exhibit in Section VIII.D). Based on 218 vehicle spaces provided, a minimum of
nine(9)bicycle parking spaces are required to be provided; the parking plan depicts a total of 16
spaces exceeding the minimum standard.
Asphalt paving is proposed for the driveway via Washington Ave. and the ADA parking space. The
parking and loading areas should provide proper drainage of surface water to prevent the
drainage of such water onto adjacent properties or walkways per UDC 11-3C-5B.2.
Pedestrian Walkway: A striped crosswalk exists across NE 2 %2 St. that provides a pedestrian
walkway from the main campus to the proposed portable classrooms. ACHD is requiring this
crossing to be reconstructed to meet current ADA standards.
Landscaping: A landscape plan was submitted as shown in Section VIII.B. As noted above,trees are
proposed between the portable structures and N.E. 2 %2 St. and E. Washington Ave. in accord with the
specific use standards for education institutions listed in UDC 11-4-3-14F.4g.
A minimum 10-foot wide street buffer is required adjacent to local public streets(i.e.N.E.21/Z
St. and E.Washington Ave.)per UDC Table 11-2A-7,landscaped per the standards listed in
UDC 11-311-7C. Mulch is required to be used in all required planting areas-3/4-inch road mix
is not allowed.
Building Elevations: Conceptual building elevations for the portable classroom structures were
submitted as shown in Section VIII.0 that depict vertical wood siding with an asphalt shingle roof.
Certificate of Zoning Compliance/Design Review: A Certificate of Zoning Compliance(CZC)
application has been submitted for the proposed use but cannot be processed until the subject CUP is
approved. The application materials should be updated as necessary to comply with all conditions of
approval contained in Section IX.Design review is not required per UDC 11-4-3-14F.2b.
VII. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed conditional use permit with the conditions included
in Section IX per the Findings in Section X.
B. The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on August 12, 2021. At the
public hearing,the Commission moved to approve the subject CUP request.
1. Summary of the Commission public hearing
a. In favor: Michael Thomas
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b. In opposition: Joseph Garza
C. Commenting. None
d. Written testimony: Alan Scott and Margo Permut
e. Staff presenting application: Bill Parsons
f. Other Staff commenting on application:None
2. Key issues)of public testimony
a. Traffic generated by the school.
b. Temporary nature of the portables.
3. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission:
a. Timing for the extension of 3rd Street.
b. Required road improvements to ensure children safety.
C. Coordination with MDC on redevelopment of the property and consistency with the
future vision for the area.
4. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation:
a. Commission modified condition of approval 4e.
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VIII. EXHIBITS
A. Proposed Site Plan(dated: 6/28/2021)
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IX. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. PLANNING
1. The future use of this site shall comply with the previous conditions of approval (CUP-13-
013) as applicable and the conditions contained herein.
2. Compliance with the standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-14F— Education Institution, Portable
Classrooms, is required.
3. The proposed portable structures shall comply with the setbacks noted in UDC Table 11-2A-7
for the R-15 zoning district.
4. The site/landscape plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application shall
be revised as follows:
a. Depict minimum 5-foot wide internal pedestrian walkways from the perimeter sidewalk to
the main building entrances of the structures in accord with UDC 11-3A-19B.4a.
b. Depict a minimum 10-foot wide street buffer adjacent to local public streets(i.e.N.E. 2 'h
St. and E. Washington Ave.) abutting the portion of the site where the portables are
proposed per UDC Table 11-2A-7, landscaped per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C.
c. Depict mulch in all required landscape areas in accord with UDC 11-313-5H. Road base
gravel and similar products shall not be uses as mulch.
d. Depict bicycle racks on the school site capable of holding a minimum of 16 bicycles as
depicted on the parking plan in Section VIII.D.
e. Depict curb,gutter and sidewalk and street sections ale ;'�''4 St A �gtou
Arc-in accord with Ada County Highway District's requirements.
f. Depict parallel parking along N.E. 2 '/z St.
5. The parking and loading areas shall provide proper drainage of surface water to prevent the
drainage of such water onto adjacent properties or walkways per UDC 11-3C-513.2.
6. Construct street improvements consistent with Ada County Highway District's policies and
standards.
7. Upon termination of the four-year permit(calculated from the date of issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy), the temporary portable classroom approval shall be null and void and the
applicant shall remove the structures immediately in accord with UDC 11-4-3-14F.3.
8. If the user (i.e. Cole Valley Christian School) vacates the site prior to the 4-year period, the
portables shall be removed at that time.
9. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance application is required to be submitted for the proposed
use.A Design Review application is not required per UDC 11-4-3-14F.1 b.
10. The conditional use permit is valid for a maximum period of two (2) years unless otherwise
approved by the City. During this time, the Applicant shall commence the use as permitted in
accord with the conditions of approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of
approval, and acquire building permits and commence construction of permanent footings or
structures on or in the ground as set forth in UDC 11-5B-6.A time extension may be requested
as set forth in UDC 11-5B-6F.
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B. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT(ACHD)
A Traffic Impact Study(TIS)is not required for this project.
https:llweblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=232128&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
Draft Report:
https:llweblink.meridiancily.orglWebLink/DocView.aspx?id=234937&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC
X. FINDINGS
Conditional Use(UDC 11-513-6)
Findings: The commission shall base its determination on the conditional use permit request upon the
following:
1. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the dimensional and
development regulations in the district in which the use is located.
The Commission finds the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all
dimensional and development regulations of the R-15 zoning district.
2. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian comprehensive plan and in accord
with the requirements of this title.
The Commission finds the proposed portable classrooms will be harmonious with the
Comprehensive Plan and is consistent with applicable UDC standards with the conditions noted
in Section VIII of this report.
3. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance will be compatible with other uses in
the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and
that such use will not adversely change the essential character of the same area.
The Commission finds the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the proposed use
will be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood, with the existing and intended
character of the vicinity and will not adversely change the essential character of the area.
4. That the proposed use,if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed,will not
adversely affect other property in the vicinity.
The Commission finds the proposed use will not adversely affect other properties in the vicinity if
it complies with the conditions in Section VIII of this report.
5. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as
highways, streets, schools,parks,police and fire protection,drainage structures,refuse disposal,
water, and sewer.
The Commission finds the proposed use will be served by essential public facilities and services
as required.
6. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional costs for public facilities and services
and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
The Commission finds the proposed use will not create additional costs for public facilities and
services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
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7. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes,materials, equipment and
conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons,property or the general welfare by
reason of excessive production of traffic,noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
The Commission finds the proposed use will not be detrimental to any persons,property or the
general welfare by the reasons noted above.
8. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or
historic feature considered to be of major importance. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
The Commission finds the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of any
such features.
9. Additional findings for the alteration or extension of a nonconforming use:
a. That the proposed nonconforming use does not encourage or set a precedent for additional
nonconforming uses within the area; and,
This finding is not applicable.
b. That the proposed nonconforming use is developed to a similar or greater level of conformity
with the development standards as set forth in this title as compared to the level of
development of the surrounding properties.
This finding is not applicable.
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