CC - Staff Report 10-19
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HEARING
DATE:
10/19/2021
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Sonya Allen, Associate Planner
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: FP-2021-0050
Quartet Northeast No. 2
LOCATION: Approximately ¼ mile south of W.
McMillan Rd. and east of N. Black Cat
Rd., in the NW ¼ of Section 34,
Township 4N., Range 1W.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Final plat consisting of 61 buildable lots & 10 common lots on 20.4 acres of land in the R-8 zoning
district.
II. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
Josh Beach, Brighton Development, Inc. – 2929 W. Navigator Dr., Ste. 400, Meridian, ID 83642
B. Owner:
Brighton Development, Inc. – 2929 W. Navigator Dr., Ste. 400, Meridian, ID 83642
C. Representative:
Same as Applicant
III. STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff has reviewed the proposed final plat for substantial compliance with the approved preliminary
plat (H-2020-0017) in accord with the requirements listed in UDC 11-6B-3C.2.
In order for the proposed final plat to be deemed in substantial compliance with the approved
preliminary plat as set forth in UDC 11-6B-3C.2, the number of buildable lots cannot increase and the
amount of common area cannot decrease. Staff has reviewed the proposed plat and the number of
buildable lots in Block 5 have decreased by two (2) and the common open space has increased
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slightly. Therefore, Staff deems the proposed final plat to be in substantial compliance with the
approved preliminary plat as required.
IV. DECISION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed final plat with the conditions noted in Section VI of this
report.
V. EXHIBITS
A. Preliminary Plat (dated: 1/31/2020)
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B. Final Plat (dated: 9/15/21)
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C. Landscape Plan (dated: 09/10/2021)
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VI. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. Planning Division
Site Specific Conditions:
1. Applicant shall meet all terms of the approved annexation (Development Agreement - Inst.
#2020-146961) and preliminary plat (H-2020-0017) applications approved for this site.
2. The applicant shall obtain the City Engineer’s signature on the subject final plat within two years
of the City Council’s approval of the previous phase final plat; or apply for a time extension, in
accord with UDC 11-6B-7.
3. Prior to submittal for the City Engineer’s signature, have the Certificate of Owners and the
accompanying acknowledgement signed and notarized.
4. The final plat prepared by KM Engineering, stamped by Aaron Ballard, dated: 9/15/2021,
included in Section V.B shall be revised as follows:
Notes:
a. Note #5: Remove “Lot 9, Block 4” as it isn’t included in this phase.
b. Note #10: Include the recorded instrument number of the ACHD landscape license
agreement.
c. Note #11: Include the recorded instrument number of the ACHD public right-of-way
(sidewalk) easement.
References:
d. R7.: Include the Book and Page numbers of the Quartet Northeast Subdivision No. 1 final
plat.
Graphic Depictions:
e. Include the recorded instrument number of the ACHD permanent easements on Sheet 3.
A copy of the revised plat shall be submitted for City Engineer signature.
5. The landscape plan prepared by KM Engineering, dated 09/10/2021, included in Section V.C,
shall be revised as follows:
a. Depict shrubs along the pathway on Lot 21, Block 4 and Lot 10, Block 5 as set forth in UDC
11-3B-12C.
b. Depict fencing adjacent to the Creason Lateral as set forth in UDC 11-3A-6C.3 in order to
preserve public safety.
c. Depict fencing on Lot 32, Block 5 where the Creason Lateral is located per the standards
listed in UDC 11-3A-7A.7 to provide more visibility of the common area.
d. Lawn, either seed or sod, is required in Lot 32, Block 5 as set forth in UDC 11-3G-3E.2.
6. The rear and/or side of structures on lots that face N. Grand Lake Way (i.e. Lot 27, Block 4; Lots
14, 16, 30 and 31, Block 5; and Lots 7 and 9, Block 6), a collector street, shall incorporate
articulation through changes in two or more of the following: modulation (e.g. projections,
recesses, step-backs, pop-outs), bays, banding, porches, balconies, material types, or other
integrated architectural elements to break up monotonous wall planes and roof lines that are
visible from the subject public street. Single-story structures are exempt from this requirement.
7. A Type III barricade shall be placed at the intersection of W. Thornapple Dr. and N. Grand Lake
Way to prevent access until the street is extended in the future; the construction drawings shall be
revised to include this change. As an alternative to a barricade, a Fire Dept. approved turnaround
could be provided at the end of the collector street instead.
8. Prior to signature of the final plat by the City Engineer, the applicant shall provide a letter from
the United States Postal Service stating that the applicant has received approval for the location of
mailboxes. Contact the Meridian Postmaster, Sue Prescott, at 887-1620 for more information.
9. All fencing shall comply with the standards of UDC 11-3A-7C.
10. Staff’s failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or conditions from the preliminary plat and/or
development agreement does not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for compliance.
B. Public Works
Site Specific Conditions:
1. Construction cannot begin on Quartet Northeast No 2 until the secondary water connection is
completed in Quartet Southeast No 1.
General Conditions:
2. Sanitary sewer service to this development is available via extension of existing mains adjace nt to
the development. The applicant shall install mains to and through this subdivision; applicant shall
coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works Department, and execute standard forms
of easements for any mains that are required to provide service. Minimum cover over sewer mains
is three feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub-grade is less than three feet than alternate materials
shall be used in conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments Standard
Specifications.
3. Water service to this site is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to the development.
The applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development,
coordinate main size and routing with Public Works.
4. All improvements related to public life, safety and health shall be completed prior to occupancy of
the structures. Where approved by the City Engineer, an owner may post a performance surety for
such improvements in order to obtain City Engineer signature on the final plat as set forth in UDC
11-5C-3B.
5. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Department staff, the
applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-3B-14A.
6. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all incomplete fencing,
landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, prior to signature on the final plat.
7. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post with the City a performance surety in the amount
of 125% of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer, water infrastructure prior to final
plat signature. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by the owner to the
City. The applicant shall be required to enter into a Development Surety Agreement with the City
of Meridian. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit or
bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the Community
Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for more
information at 887-2211.
8. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a warranty surety in the amount of
20% of the total construction cost for all completed sewer, and water infrastructure for a duration
of two years. This surety amount will be verified by a line item final cost invoicing provided by the
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owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash
deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the
Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for
more information at 887-2211.
9. In the event that an applicant and/or owner cannot complete non-life, non-safety and non-health
improvements, prior to City Engineer signature on the final plat and/or prior to occupancy, a surety
agreement may be approved as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3C.
10. Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to the issuance of a plan
approval letter.
11. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act.
12. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting that
may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
13. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
14. All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-1-4B.
15. Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building
pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
16. The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of
3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom
elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least 1-foot above.
17. The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or drainage
facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation district or ACHD.
The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have been installed in accordance
with the approved design plans. This certification will be required before a certificate of occupancy
is issued for any structures within the project.
18. At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings per
the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and approved
prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the project.
19. Street light plan requirements are listed in section 6-7 of the Improvement Standards for Street
Lighting (http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272). All street lights shall be
installed at developer’s expense. Final design shall be submitted as part of the development plan
set for approval, which must include the location of any existing street lights. The contractor’s
work and materials shall conform to the ISPWC and the City of Meridian Supplemental
Specifications to the ISPWC. Contact the City of Meridian Transportation and Utility Coordinator
at 898-5500 for information on the locations of existing street lighting.
20. The applicant shall provide easement(s) for all public water/sewer mains outside of public right of
way (include all water services and hydrants). The easement widths shall be 20-feet wide for a
single utility, or 30-feet wide for two. The easements shall not be dedicated via the plat, but rather
dedicated outside the plat process using the City of Meridian’s standard forms. The easement shall
be graphically depicted on the plat for reference purposes. Submit an executed easement (on the
form available from Public Works), a legal description prepared by an Idaho Licensed Professional
Land Surveyor, which must include the area of the easement (marked EXHIBIT A) and an 81/2” x
11” map with bearings and distances (marked EXHIBIT B) for review. Both exhibits must be
sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Land Surveyor. DO NOT RECORD. Add a note to the
plat referencing this document. All easements must be submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to
signature of the final plat by the City Engineer.
21. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES permitting that
may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency.
22. Any wells that will not continue to be used must be properly abandoned according to Idaho Well
Construction Standards Rules administered by the Idaho Department of Water Resources. The
Developer’s Engineer shall provide a statement addressing whether there are any existing wells in
the development, and if so, how they will continue to be used, or provide record of their
abandonment.
23. Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City Ordinance
Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact the Central District Health Department for abandonment
procedures and inspections.
24. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water (MCC 9-1-28.C.1). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or
well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single -point
connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single -point connection is utilized,
the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to
development plan approval.
25. All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting,
crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be addressed per UDC
11-3A-6. In performing such work, the applicant shall comply with Idaho Code 42-1207 and any
other applicable law or regulation.