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LEGAL NOTICE p.The provision of financial and other assistance to encourage
greater density and a diverse mix of rental rates and housing
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEAR- options;
ING BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF MERIDIAN,
IDAHOTO CONSIDERTHE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR q.The rehabilitation of structures and improvements by present
THE NORTHERN GATEWAY DISTRICT URBAN RENEWAL owners,their successors,and the Agency;
PROJECT(OPTION A)OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
OF MERIDIAN,IDAHO,ALSO KNOWN AS r.The preparation and assembly of adequate sites for the de-
MERIDIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION velopment and construction of facilities for mixed-use residential
(including affordable and/or workforce housing when and if de-
termined to be a public benefit),commercial,office,retail areas,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday,November 23, medical facilities,and educational facilities;
2021,at 6:00 p.m.in City Council Chambers,Meridian City Hall,
33 E.Broadway Avenue,Meridian,Idaho,83642,and/or in virtual s.The environmental assessment and remediation of brown-
meeting as may be noticed on the City's website(www.meridi- field sites,or sites where environmental conditions detrimental to
ancityorg),the City Council of the City of Meridian,Idaho("City") redevelopment exist;
will hold,during its regular meeting,a public hearing to consider
for adoption the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Northern I.In collaboration with property owners and other stakeholders,
Gateway District Urban Renewal Project(Option A)(the"Plan"), working with the City to amend zoning regulations(if necessary)
of the Urban Renewal Agency of Meridian,Idaho,also known and standards and guidelines for the design of streetscape,pla-
as Meridian Development Corporation('Agency").The urban zas multi-use pathways,parks,and open space and other like
renewal and revenue allocation area boundary is coterminous public spaces applicable to the Project Area as needed to sup-
and is hereinafter described.The Plan proposes that the Agen- port implementation of this Plan;
cy undertake urban renewal projects,including identifying public
facilities for funding,pursuant to the Idaho Urban Renewal Law u.In conjunction with the City,the establishment and imple-
of 1965,chapter 20,title 50,Idaho Code,as amended.The Plan mentation of performance criteria to assure high site design
being considered for adoption contains a revenue allocation fi- standards and environmental quality and other design elements
nancing provision pursuant to the Local Economic Development which provide unity and integrity to the entire Project Area,in-
Act,chapter 29,title 50,Idaho Code,as amended,that will cause cluding commitment of funds for planning studies,achieving high
property taxes resulting from any increase in equalized assessed standards of development,and leveraging such development to
valuation in excess of the equalized assessed valuation as achieve public objectives and efficient use of scarce resources;
shown on the base assessment roll as of January 1,2021,to be
allocated to the Agency for urban renewal purposes.The Agency v.To the extent allowed by law,lend or invest federal funds to
has adopted and recommended approval of the Plan.The City facilitate development and/or redevelopment;
Council will be considering the second reading of an ordinance
to adopt the Plan at the meeting scheduled for November 23, w.The provision for relocation assistance to displaced Project
2021,at 6:00 p.m.An additional reading will follow consistent Area occupants,as required by law,or within the discretion of the
with the City's ordinance approval process. Agency Board for displaced businesses;
The general scope and objectives of the Plan are: x.Agency and/or owner-developer construction,participation in
the construction and/or management of public parking facilities
a.The engineering, design, installation, construction,and/ and/or surface lots that support a desired level and form of devel-
or reconstruction of streets and streetscapes,including but not opment to enhance the vitality of the Project Area;
limited to improvements and upgrades to portions of Northeast
2nd Street,Northeast 2%Street,Northeast 3rd Street,Carlton y.Other related improvements to those set forth above as fur-
Avenue,Washington Avenue,Main Street,Northeast 4th Street, ther set forth in Attachment 5.
Badley Avenue,Gruber Avenue,State Avenue,Pine Avenue,Me-
ridian Road frontage north of Fairview,Cherry Lane,and Fair- Any such land uses as described in the Plan will be in confor-
view Avenue frontage and related pedestrian facilities,curb and mance with zoning for the City and the City's Comprehensive
gutter,intersection and rail crossing improvements,and traffic Plan,as amended.Land made available will be developed by
signals; private enterprises or public agencies as authorized by law.The
Plan identifies various public and private improvements which
b.The engineering, design, installation, construction, and/ may be made within the Project Area.
or reconstruction of storm water management infrastructure to
support compliance with federal,state,and local regulations for The Urban Renewal Project Area and Revenue Allocation Area
storm water discharge and to support private development; herein referred to is described as follows:
c.The provision for participation by property owners and de- An area consisting of approximately 126 acres,inclusive of
velopers within the Project Area to achieve the objectives of this rights-of-way,and is generally east of Meridian Road and south
Plan; of Fairview Avenue.A portion of the Project Area fronts the north
side of Fairview Avenue east of Meridian Road.The Project Area
d.The engineering,design,installation,construction and/or re- also includes a 1764-acre parcel located at the northwest corner
construction of sidewalks and related pedestrian facilities,curb of Meridian Road and Cherry Lane,and as more particularly de-
and gutter and streetscapes,including but not limited to improve- scribed in the Plan and depicted in the Map below:
ments to portions of Northeast 2nd Street,Northeast 2 Yz Street,
Northeast 3rd Street,Carlton Avenue,Washington Avenue,Main
Street,Northeast 4th Street,Badley Avenue,Gruber Avenue, LE00 .�
State Avenue,Pine Avenue,Meridian Road frontage north of @$F
Fairview,Cherry Lane,and Fairview Avenue frontage; — 4i0Y°4°+ •n sVrs _ x'i'r
e.The engineering,design,installation,construction,and/or re- ua+sx, errssrr r'an'
construction of utilities including but not limited to improvements
and upgrades to the water distribution system,including exten-
sion of the water distribution system,water capacity improve-
ments,water storage upgrades,sewer system improvements n s wx +
and upgrades,including extension of the sewer collection sys- _ _
tem,lift station,and improvements,and upgrades to power,gas, s emrusir ,
fiber optics,communications,and other such facilities;
f.Removal,burying,or relocation of overhead utilities;removal
or relocation of underground utilities;extension of electrical dis-
tribution lines and transformers;improvement of irrigation and
drainage ditches and laterals;undergrounding or piping of later- ——
als;addition of fiber optic lines or other communication systems; hi
public parking facilities,and other public improvements,including o
but not limited to fire protection systems,floodway and flood zone
mitigation;and other public improvements that may be deemed ,,s
appropriate by the Board;
g.The engineering,design,installation,and/or construction 181 0 ^
of a public parking structure or structures and/or public surface
parking lots and related public improvements; 41 euu°
h.The acquisition of real property for public right-of-way and
streetscape improvements, utility undergrounding, extension, �wi wm�rcamumrts ixc.
upgrades,public parks and trails,pedestrian facilities,pathways "'" oaNPOA°
and trails,recreational access points and to encourage and uRe.iwa m
enhance housin affordability and housing diversity,enhance 1J1Z
9 Y 9 Y SHFEf I Of 5
transit options and connectivity,decrease underutilized parcels,
create development opportunities consistent with the Plan,in-
cluding but not limited to future disposition to qualified develop-
ers for qualified developments; Copies of the proposed Plan are on file for public inspection
and copying at the office of the City Clerk,Meridian City Hall,
i.The disposition of real property through a competitive pro- 33 E.Broadway Avenue,Meridian,Idaho 83642,between the
cess in accordance with this Plan,Idaho law,including Idaho hours of 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday,ex-
Code Section 50-2011,and any disposition policies adopted by clusive of holidays.Costs for copying are outlined in Idaho Code
the Agency; Section 74-102.The proposed Plan can also be accessed online
at https://bit.ly/NorthernGatewayA.For additional assistance in
j The demolition or removal of certain buildings and/or improve- obtaining a copy of the Plan in the event of business office in-
ments for public rights-of-way and streetscape improvements, terruptions,contact the office of the City Clerk at 208-888-4433.
pedestrian facilities,utility undergrounding extension and up-
grades,public facilities,and to encourage and enhance housing At the hearing date,time,and place noted above(November
affordability and housing diversity,enhance mobility options and 23,2021,at 6:00 p.m.),all persons interested in the above mat-
connectivity,decrease underutilized parcels and surface parking ters may appear and be heard.Because social distancing orders
lots,eliminate unhealthful,unsanitary,or unsafe conditions,elim- may be in effect at the time of the hearing,written testimony is
inate obsolete or other uses detrimental to the public welfare or encouraged.Written testimony must be submitted at least five
otherwise to remove or to prevent the spread of deteriorating or working days prior to the hearing.Oral testimony may be limit-
deteriorated conditions; ed to three minutes per person.Information on assessing the
meeting remotely will be posted on the published agendas,no
k.The management of any property acquired by and under the later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at https://meridiancity.
ownership and control of the Agency; org/agendas.Additional information regarding providing testimo-
ny in compliance with any social distancing orders in effect may
I.The development or redevelopment of land by private enter- be obtained by calling 208-888-4433 or by email at cityclerk@
prise or public agencies for uses in accordance with this Plan; meridiancityorg.
m.The construction and financial support of infrastructure Meridian City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities.All
necessary for the provision of improved transit and alternative information presented in the hearing shall also be available upon
transportation; advance request in a form usable by persons with hearing or vi-
sual impairments.Individuals with other disabilities may receive
n.The engineering,design,installation,construction,and/or assistance by contacting the City twenty-four(24)hours prior to
reconstruction of below ground infrastructure to support the con- the hearing.
struction of certain municipal buildings pursuant to Idaho Code
Section 50-2905A; DATED:October 8,2021.
o.The provision of financial and other assistance to encourage Chris Johnson,City Clerk
and attract business enterprise,including but not limited to start-
ups and microbusinesses,mid-sized companies,and large-scale October 15,29,2021 156888
corporations;
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MERIDIAN, ID 83642
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156888 PH 11/23-OPTION A 10/15/21 10/15/21 1 $1,126.40
Payments:
Date Method Card Type Last 4 Digits Check Amount
Discount: $0.00 Gross:$1,126.40
Surcharge: $0.00 Paid Amount:$0.00
Credits: $0.00
Amount Due:$1,126.40
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LEGAL NOTICE p.The provision of financial and other assistance to encourage
greater density and a diverse mix of rental rates and housing
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEAR- options;
ING BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF MERIDIAN,
IDAHOTO CONSIDERTHE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR q.The rehabilitation of structures and improvements by present
THE NORTHERN GATEWAY DISTRICT URBAN RENEWAL owners,their successors,and the Agency;
PROJECT(OPTION A)OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
OF MERIDIAN,IDAHO,ALSO KNOWN AS r.The preparation and assembly of adequate sites for the de-
MERIDIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION velopment and construction of facilities for mixed-use residential
(including affordable and/or workforce housing when and if de-
termined to be a public benefit),commercial,office,retail areas,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday,November 23, medical facilities,and educational facilities;
2021,at 6:00 p.m.in City Council Chambers,Meridian City Hall,
33 E.Broadway Avenue,Meridian,Idaho,83642,and/or in virtual s.The environmental assessment and remediation of brown-
meeting as may be noticed on the City's website(www.meridi- field sites,or sites where environmental conditions detrimental to
ancityorg),the City Council of the City of Meridian,Idaho("City") redevelopment exist;
will hold,during its regular meeting,a public hearing to consider
for adoption the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Northern I.In collaboration with property owners and other stakeholders,
Gateway District Urban Renewal Project(Option A)(the"Plan"), working with the City to amend zoning regulations(if necessary)
of the Urban Renewal Agency of Meridian,Idaho,also known and standards and guidelines for the design of streetscape,pla-
as Meridian Development Corporation('Agency").The urban zas multi-use pathways,parks,and open space and other like
renewal and revenue allocation area boundary is coterminous public spaces applicable to the Project Area as needed to sup-
and is hereinafter described.The Plan proposes that the Agen- port implementation of this Plan;
cy undertake urban renewal projects,including identifying public
facilities for funding,pursuant to the Idaho Urban Renewal Law u.In conjunction with the City,the establishment and imple-
of 1965,chapter 20,title 50,Idaho Code,as amended.The Plan mentation of performance criteria to assure high site design
being considered for adoption contains a revenue allocation fi- standards and environmental quality and other design elements
nancing provision pursuant to the Local Economic Development which provide unity and integrity to the entire Project Area,in-
Act,chapter 29,title 50,Idaho Code,as amended,that will cause cluding commitment of funds for planning studies,achieving high
property taxes resulting from any increase in equalized assessed standards of development,and leveraging such development to
valuation in excess of the equalized assessed valuation as achieve public objectives and efficient use of scarce resources;
shown on the base assessment roll as of January 1,2021,to be
allocated to the Agency for urban renewal purposes.The Agency v.To the extent allowed by law,lend or invest federal funds to
has adopted and recommended approval of the Plan.The City facilitate development and/or redevelopment;
Council will be considering the second reading of an ordinance
to adopt the Plan at the meeting scheduled for November 23, w.The provision for relocation assistance to displaced Project
2021,at 6:00 p.m.An additional reading will follow consistent Area occupants,as required by law,or within the discretion of the
with the City's ordinance approval process. Agency Board for displaced businesses;
The general scope and objectives of the Plan are: x.Agency and/or owner-developer construction,participation in
the construction and/or management of public parking facilities
a.The engineering, design, installation, construction,and/ and/or surface lots that support a desired level and form of devel-
or reconstruction of streets and streetscapes,including but not opment to enhance the vitality of the Project Area;
limited to improvements and upgrades to portions of Northeast
2nd Street,Northeast 2%Street,Northeast 3rd Street,Carlton y.Other related improvements to those set forth above as fur-
Avenue,Washington Avenue,Main Street,Northeast 4th Street, ther set forth in Attachment 5.
Badley Avenue,Gruber Avenue,State Avenue,Pine Avenue,Me-
ridian Road frontage north of Fairview,Cherry Lane,and Fair- Any such land uses as described in the Plan will be in confor-
view Avenue frontage and related pedestrian facilities,curb and mance with zoning for the City and the City's Comprehensive
gutter,intersection and rail crossing improvements,and traffic Plan,as amended.Land made available will be developed by
signals; private enterprises or public agencies as authorized by law.The
Plan identifies various public and private improvements which
b.The engineering, design, installation, construction, and/ may be made within the Project Area.
or reconstruction of storm water management infrastructure to
support compliance with federal,state,and local regulations for The Urban Renewal Project Area and Revenue Allocation Area
storm water discharge and to support private development; herein referred to is described as follows:
c.The provision for participation by property owners and de- An area consisting of approximately 126 acres,inclusive of
velopers within the Project Area to achieve the objectives of this rights-of-way,and is generally east of Meridian Road and south
Plan; of Fairview Avenue.A portion of the Project Area fronts the north
side of Fairview Avenue east of Meridian Road.The Project Area
d.The engineering,design,installation,construction and/or re- also includes a 1764-acre parcel located at the northwest corner
construction of sidewalks and related pedestrian facilities,curb of Meridian Road and Cherry Lane,and as more particularly de-
and gutter and streetscapes,including but not limited to improve- scribed in the Plan and depicted in the Map below:
ments to portions of Northeast 2nd Street,Northeast 2 Yz Street,
Northeast 3rd Street,Carlton Avenue,Washington Avenue,Main
Street,Northeast 4th Street,Badley Avenue,Gruber Avenue, LE00 .�
State Avenue,Pine Avenue,Meridian Road frontage north of @$F
Fairview,Cherry Lane,and Fairview Avenue frontage; — 4i0Y°4°+ •n sVrs _ x'i'r
e.The engineering,design,installation,construction,and/or re- ua+sx, errssrr r'an'
construction of utilities including but not limited to improvements
and upgrades to the water distribution system,including exten-
sion of the water distribution system,water capacity improve-
ments,water storage upgrades,sewer system improvements n s wx +
and upgrades,including extension of the sewer collection sys- _ _
tem,lift station,and improvements,and upgrades to power,gas, s emrusir ,
fiber optics,communications,and other such facilities;
f.Removal,burying,or relocation of overhead utilities;removal
or relocation of underground utilities;extension of electrical dis-
tribution lines and transformers;improvement of irrigation and
drainage ditches and laterals;undergrounding or piping of later- ——
als;addition of fiber optic lines or other communication systems; hi
public parking facilities,and other public improvements,including o
but not limited to fire protection systems,floodway and flood zone
mitigation;and other public improvements that may be deemed ,,s
appropriate by the Board;
g.The engineering,design,installation,and/or construction 181 0 ^
of a public parking structure or structures and/or public surface
parking lots and related public improvements; 41 euu°
h.The acquisition of real property for public right-of-way and
streetscape improvements, utility undergrounding, extension, �wi wm�rcamumrts ixc.
upgrades,public parks and trails,pedestrian facilities,pathways "'" oaNPOA°
and trails,recreational access points and to encourage and uRe.iwa m
enhance housin affordability and housing diversity,enhance 1J1Z
9 Y 9 Y SHFEf I Of 5
transit options and connectivity,decrease underutilized parcels,
create development opportunities consistent with the Plan,in-
cluding but not limited to future disposition to qualified develop-
ers for qualified developments; Copies of the proposed Plan are on file for public inspection
and copying at the office of the City Clerk,Meridian City Hall,
i.The disposition of real property through a competitive pro- 33 E.Broadway Avenue,Meridian,Idaho 83642,between the
cess in accordance with this Plan,Idaho law,including Idaho hours of 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday,ex-
Code Section 50-2011,and any disposition policies adopted by clusive of holidays.Costs for copying are outlined in Idaho Code
the Agency; Section 74-102.The proposed Plan can also be accessed online
at https://bit.ly/NorthernGatewayA.For additional assistance in
j The demolition or removal of certain buildings and/or improve- obtaining a copy of the Plan in the event of business office in-
ments for public rights-of-way and streetscape improvements, terruptions,contact the office of the City Clerk at 208-888-4433.
pedestrian facilities,utility undergrounding extension and up-
grades,public facilities,and to encourage and enhance housing At the hearing date,time,and place noted above(November
affordability and housing diversity,enhance mobility options and 23,2021,at 6:00 p.m.),all persons interested in the above mat-
connectivity,decrease underutilized parcels and surface parking ters may appear and be heard.Because social distancing orders
lots,eliminate unhealthful,unsanitary,or unsafe conditions,elim- may be in effect at the time of the hearing,written testimony is
inate obsolete or other uses detrimental to the public welfare or encouraged.Written testimony must be submitted at least five
otherwise to remove or to prevent the spread of deteriorating or working days prior to the hearing.Oral testimony may be limit-
deteriorated conditions; ed to three minutes per person.Information on assessing the
meeting remotely will be posted on the published agendas,no
k.The management of any property acquired by and under the later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at https://meridiancity.
ownership and control of the Agency; org/agendas.Additional information regarding providing testimo-
ny in compliance with any social distancing orders in effect may
I.The development or redevelopment of land by private enter- be obtained by calling 208-888-4433 or by email at cityclerk@
prise or public agencies for uses in accordance with this Plan; meridiancityorg.
m.The construction and financial support of infrastructure Meridian City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities.All
necessary for the provision of improved transit and alternative information presented in the hearing shall also be available upon
transportation; advance request in a form usable by persons with hearing or vi-
sual impairments.Individuals with other disabilities may receive
n.The engineering,design,installation,construction,and/or assistance by contacting the City twenty-four(24)hours prior to
reconstruction of below ground infrastructure to support the con- the hearing.
struction of certain municipal buildings pursuant to Idaho Code
Section 50-2905A; DATED:October 8,2021.
o.The provision of financial and other assistance to encourage Chris Johnson,City Clerk
and attract business enterprise,including but not limited to start-
ups and microbusinesses,mid-sized companies,and large-scale October 15,29,2021 156888
corporations;
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO
TO CONSIDER THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE
NORTHERN GATEWAY DISTRICT URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT (OPTION A)
OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, ALSO KNOWN AS
MERIDIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in City
Council Chambers, Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, 83642,
and/or in virtual meeting as may be noticed on the City’s website
(www.meridiancity.org), the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho (“City”) will hold,
during its regular meeting, a public hearing to consider for adoption the proposed Urban
Renewal Plan for the Northern Gateway District Urban Renewal Project (Option A) (the
“Plan”), of the Urban Renewal Agency of Meridian, Idaho, also known as Meridian
Development Corporation (“Agency”). The urban renewal and revenue allocation area
boundary is coterminous and is hereinafter described. The Plan proposes that the
Agency undertake urban renewal projects, including identifying public facilities for
funding, pursuant to the Idaho Urban Renewal Law of 1965, chapter 20, title 50, Idaho
Code, as amended. The Plan being considered for adoption contains a revenue
allocation financing provision pursuant to the Local Economic Development Act, chapter
29, title 50, Idaho Code, as amended, that will cause property taxes resulting from any
increase in equalized assessed valuation in excess of the equalized assessed valuation
as shown on the base assessment roll as of January 1, 2021, to be allocated to the
Agency for urban renewal purposes. The Agency has adopted and recommended
approval of the Plan. The City Council will be considering the second reading of an
ordinance to adopt the Plan at the meeting scheduled for November 23, 2021, at 6:00
p.m. An additional reading will follow consistent with the City’s ordinance approval
process.
The general scope and objectives of the Plan are:
a. The engineering, design, installation, construction, and/or reconstruction of
streets and streetscapes, including but not limited to improvements and upgrades
to portions of Northeast 2nd Street, Northeast 2 ½ Street, Northeast 3rd Street,
Carlton Avenue, Washington Avenue, Main Street, Northeast 4th Street, Badley
Avenue, Gruber Avenue, State Avenue, Pine Avenue, Meridian Road frontage
north of Fairview, Cherry Lane, and Fairview Avenue frontage and related
pedestrian facilities, curb and gutter, intersection and rail crossing improvements,
and traffic signals;
b. The engineering, design, installation, construction, and/or reconstruction of storm
water management infrastructure to support compliance with federal, state, and
local regulations for storm water discharge and to support private development;
c. The provision for participation by property owners and developers within the
Project Area to achieve the objectives of this Plan;
d. The engineering, design, installation, construction and/or reconstruction of
sidewalks and related pedestrian facilities, curb and gutter and streetscapes,
including but not limited to improvements to portions of Northeast 2nd Street,
Northeast 2 ½ Street, Northeast 3rd Street, Carlton Avenue, Washington
Avenue, Main Street, Northeast 4th Street, Badley Avenue, Gruber Avenue,
State Avenue, Pine Avenue, Meridian Road frontage north of Fairview, Cherry
Lane, and Fairview Avenue frontage;
e. The engineering, design, installation, construction, and/or reconstruction of
utilities including but not limited to improvements and upgrades to the water
distribution system, including extension of the water distribution system, water
capacity improvements, water storage upgrades, sewer system improvements
and upgrades, including extension of the sewer collection system, lift station, and
improvements, and upgrades to power, gas, fiber optics, communications, and
other such facilities;
f. Removal, burying, or relocation of overhead utilities; removal or relocation of
underground utilities; extension of electrical distribution lines and transformers;
improvement of irrigation and drainage ditches and laterals; undergrounding or
piping of laterals; addition of fiber optic lines or other communication systems;
public parking facilities, and other public improvements, including but not limited
to fire protection systems, floodway and flood zone mitigation; and other public
improvements that may be deemed appropriate by the Board;
g. The engineering, design, installation, and/or construction of a public parking
structure or structures and/or public surface parking lots and related public
improvements;
h. The acquisition of real property for public right-of-way and streetscape
improvements, utility undergrounding, extension, upgrades, public parks and
trails, pedestrian facilities, pathways and trails, recreational access points and to
encourage and enhance housing affordability and housing diversity, enhance
transit options and connectivity, decrease underutilized parcels, create
development opportunities consistent with the Plan, including but not limited to
future disposition to qualified developers for qualified developments;
i. The disposition of real property through a competitive process in accordance with
this Plan, Idaho law, including Idaho Code Section 50-2011, and any disposition
policies adopted by the Agency;
j The demolition or removal of certain buildings and/or improvements for public
rights-of-way and streetscape improvements, pedestrian facilities, utility
undergrounding extension and upgrades, public facilities, and to encourage and
enhance housing affordability and housing diversity, enhance mobility options
and connectivity, decrease underutilized parcels and surface parking lots,
eliminate unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, eliminate obsolete or
other uses detrimental to the public welfare or otherwise to remove or to prevent
the spread of deteriorating or deteriorated conditions;
k. The management of any property acquired by and under the ownership and
control of the Agency;
l. The development or redevelopment of land by private enterprise or public
agencies for uses in accordance with this Plan;
m. The construction and financial support of infrastructure necessary for the
provision of improved transit and alternative transportation;
n. The engineering, design, installation, construction, and/or reconstruction of below
ground infrastructure to support the construction of certain municipal buildings
pursuant to Idaho Code Section 50-2905A;
o. The provision of financial and other assistance to encourage and attract business
enterprise, including but not limited to start-ups and microbusinesses, mid-sized
companies, and large-scale corporations;
p. The provision of financial and other assistance to encourage greater density and
a diverse mix of rental rates and housing options;
q. The rehabilitation of structures and improvements by present owners, their
successors, and the Agency;
r. The preparation and assembly of adequate sites for the development and
construction of facilities for mixed-use residential (including affordable and/or
workforce housing when and if determined to be a public benefit), commercial,
office, retail areas, medical facilities, and educational facilities;
s. The environmental assessment and remediation of brownfield sites, or sites
where environmental conditions detrimental to redevelopment exist;
t. In collaboration with property owners and other stakeholders, working with the
City to amend zoning regulations (if necessary) and standards and guidelines for
the design of streetscape, plazas multi-use pathways, parks, and open space
and other like public spaces applicable to the Project Area as needed to support
implementation of this Plan;
u. In conjunction with the City, the establishment and implementation of
performance criteria to assure high site design standards and environmental
quality and other design elements which provide unity and integrity to the entire
Project Area, including commitment of funds for planning studies, achieving high
standards of development, and leveraging such development to achieve public
objectives and efficient use of scarce resources;
v. To the extent allowed by law, lend or invest federal funds to facilitate
development and/or redevelopment;
w. The provision for relocation assistance to displaced Project Area occupants, as
required by law, or within the discretion of the Agency Board for displaced
businesses;
x. Agency and/or owner-developer construction, participation in the construction
and/or management of public parking facilities and/or surface lots that support a
desired level and form of development to enhance the vitality of the Project Area;
y. Other related improvements to those set forth above as further set forth in
Attachment 5.
Any such land uses as described in the Plan will be in conformance with zoning for the
City and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, as amended. Land made available will be
developed by private enterprises or public agencies as authorized by law. The Plan
identifies various public and private improvements which may be made within the
Project Area.
The Urban Renewal Project Area and Revenue Allocation Area herein referred to is
described as follows:
An area consisting of approximately 126 acres, inclusive of rights-of-way,
and is generally east of Meridian Road and south of Fairview Avenue. A
portion of the Project Area fronts the north side of Fairview Avenue east of
Meridian Road. The Project Area also includes a 17.64-acre parcel
located at the northwest corner of Meridian Road and Cherry Lane, and as
more particularly described in the Plan and depicted in the Map below:
Copies of the proposed Plan are on file for public inspection and copying at the office of
the City Clerk, Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642,
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, exclusive of
holidays. Costs for copying are outlined in Idaho Code Section 74-102.The proposed
Plan can also be accessed online at https://bit.ly/NorthernGatewayA. For additional
assistance in obtaining a copy of the Plan in the event of business office interruptions,
contact the office of the City Clerk at 208-888-4433.
At the hearing date, time, and place noted above (November 23, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.), all
persons interested in the above matters may appear and be heard. Because social
distancing orders may be in effect at the time of the hearing, written testimony is
encouraged. Written testimony must be submitted at least five working days prior to the
hearing. Oral testimony may be limited to three minutes per person. Information on
assessing the meeting remotely will be posted on the published agendas, no later than
48 hours prior to the meeting at https://meridiancity.org/agendas. Additional information
regarding providing testimony in compliance with any social distancing orders in effect
may be obtained by calling 208-888-4433 or by email at cityclerk@meridiancity.org.
Meridian City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. All information presented in
the hearing shall also be available upon advance request in a form usable by persons
with hearing or visual impairments. Individuals with other disabilities may receive
assistance by contacting the City twenty-four (24) hours prior to the hearing.
DATED: October 8, 2021.
Chris Johnson, City Clerk
Publication dates: Idaho Press October 15 and 29, 2021.
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF IDAHO
County of Canyon and Ada
21410 156888
1 MERIDIAN, CITY OF SHARON JESSEN
of the State of Idaho, being of first duly sworn, deposes
33 E. BROADWAY AVENUE and says:
MERIDIAN, ID 83642 1.That I am a citizen of the United States, and at all
times hereinafter mentioned was over the age of
eighteen years, and not a party to the above entitled
action.
2.That I am the Principle Clerk of the Idaho Press -
Tribune, a daily newspaper published in the Counties
of Canyon and Ada, State of Idaho; that the said
newspaper is in general circulation in the said
counties of Canyon and Ada, and in the vicinity
of Nampa, Caldwell, and Boise, and has been
uninterruptedly published in said Counties during a
period of seventy -eight consecutive weeks prior to
the first publication of this notice, a copy of which is
hereto attached.
3.That the notice, of which the annexed is a printed
copy, was published in said newspaper 2 times(s)
in the regular and entire issue of said paper, and
was printed in the newspaper proper, and not in a
supplement
That said notice was published the following: 10/ 15/2021,
10/29/2021
SHARON JESS
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STATE OF IDAHO
County of Canyon and Ada
On this 1st day of November, in the year of 2021 before
me a Notary Public, personally appeared. SHARON JES-
SEN, known or identified to me to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within instrument, and being by
me first duly sworn, declared that the statements therein
are true, and acknowledge to me that he/she executed the
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LEGAL NOTICE greeatered Say and a diver; nd other assistance to encciut�gs
mix of rental rates and housing
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEAR- aptans,
ING BYTHE CITY COUNCIL oFTHE CITY OF MERIDIAN,
THE THERN GATEWAY DISTRICT URBAN RENEWAL ownan, hThe as sSucolion at essore structures
the Agency. revaments by present
PROJECT [OPTION Al OFTHE URBAN RENEWALAGENCY
OF MERIDIAN IDAHO. ALSO KNOWN AS r. The preparation and assembly of adequate sites for The do•
MERIDIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION vedoprnent and construction of facilities for mixed -use residential
(including affordable andror workforce housing when and A • cl
laminad to be, a public benefit) commercial. all". retail areas,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November Z3, medical facilities, and educational factknies.
2021, mt 8:oo p.m. in CAy Council Chambers Meridian City Hall.
33E. Broadway Avenue, Merdian. Idaho. 13642 ardor in virtual a. The environmental assessment and remedialion of brown -
meting as may be noticed on the Ci11is welrs4e =nneridi- held sites• or sileswhero environmental wridivans detrimental to
encoyorgl, the Coy Councdof the CSIy pl Meridian. daho ('City) redwslepment exist.
will hold. during its regular meetingg. a public hearing 10 consider
for adoption he p�oposad Urban Ransvrel Plan for the Northam t.In collabi relion wnh properly owners and other stakeholders,
Galoway District Urban Renewal Project (Oplion A) (the •Plant, working with he City fo amend zoning regulations (it necessary)
of he Urban Renevral Agency of Meridian. Idaho, also known and standanh and guidelines for fie design of strealacape. pla
as Meridian Development Corporation (Agenco. The urban ral rmd ruse pathways, parks. and open space and other flee
renewal and revenue allocation area boundary is coterminous public spaces applSca e to the Project Acso as needed to Sup -
and is herainafler described. The Plan Dropoaes that the Agen- Part implemeraation of this Plan:
cy und"Irs urban renewal projects. including Identoying pubk
facilities for funding, pursuant to he Idaho Urban Renewal Law u. In conjurKlion with the City, the astablfshmenl and Smpls•
of 196s. chapter 20. title 50, Idaho Code. as amended. The Ph n mentatton al podormance entena ro assure high site design
being considered for adoption contains a revenue aauation In Standards and arnironmantal quably and other design elements
nancng provision pursuant to the Local Economic Development which provide unity end tnlegnty to the entire Project Area, in.
Act. chapter 29•tille%Idaho Coda• as amended. that will cause cluding commitmentd funds or planning studies, sehieving high
praparry taxes reauking Imm any increase in equalized assessed standards of developmentan . d eraging such development to
vnlualan in sseass of the equakzed assessed valuation as achieve public objectives and eBSeient use of scarce resources,
shown an the base assessment mff as of January 1 2021. ro be
haallocated
adopted anAgency
recommerdedIw n rapprove of the Plan The Cn y hNtriate deveTo the ant kpmerit and#oed i mcievelopment, lend Or federal fords w
Council will be considering the second reading of an ordinance
to adopt the Plan sl the meefing` scheduled for November 23. w. The provision for relocation assistance d displaced Pojml
�11h1it C tys o durance additional
Process. lallikow conaislem A9 ncy �ro 1w dw 9 ad sod businesses; IS. or tMn the discretion of the
with The general escape and objectives of the Plan are: tn in
he construction ardyoemanagemenI of tppruubk Park parking facilities
installation,a. The engmrenrig, design istaYlali0rl, constructors. and! and/or Surface lots that support a desiredlwe] and form of doves
or reconstruction al streets and atreelecapes, includingg but not opment to enhance The vitality al the Project Area;
limited to improvemanls and upgrades to ponios el [JorthesI
2nd Street. Northeast 2 t5 Street, Northeast 3rcf Slneal, Carbon y. Other related improvements to those Sal forth above as lur-
Avenue, Washinggton Avarwe• Main Street. Northeast 41h Street. Thar set forth in Attachment S.
Badlv/Avenue, GruberAvenue, Slate Avenue. Pine Avenue, Me-
ridian Road Ironlogo north of Fairview. Cherry Lane, and Fair Any such lard uses as described in the Plan will be in confor-
view Avenue Irontage aril related pedestrian facilities, curb and mane with zoning for the Coy and the Cil�s Comprehensive
gutter, intersection and rail crossing rrrprovementa. end tre8ic Plan. as amended. Land made available will be developed by
signal., private enterprises or public agenciss as authorized by taw. The
Plan identifies various public and Private, improvements which
b. The engineering. design, installation, construction. and/ may be made within the Project Area
ar reconslrucfion at storm wafer management inrestructure to
support compliance with lederal, stale, and local regulations for The Urban Renewal Prefect Area and Revenue Allocation Area
storm water discharge and to suPpafl private dw*lopmem: heroin referred to is described as follows
c. The povison far Participation by property owners aril do, An area cosisling d a pproaimalehr 126 acres. inclusive Of
velopers within the Proect Area 10 achieve Iha objectives at this nphts-d-way. end is ganwelly seat of Meridian Road and South
Plan; or Fairview Avanuo. A portion o1 the Project Area boils she north
side of Fairview Avenue east of Meridian Road. The Project Area
d. The engineering. design. installation, construction and/or re- also includes a 17.84-acre Parcel located at the non1hwest comer
cosuucticn of sidewalks and related pedestrian lac4dis, curb of Meridian Read and Cherry Lane, and as more particularly cr
and gutter and streelaeaplis. including but not kmAed to scribed in the Plan and depicted in the Map below
ments to portion of Northeast 2nd Street• Northeasl2 Ti Ireel, 4
Northeast 3rd Street, Carbon Avenue. Washington Avenue• k1ain 1 r }
Street. Northeast 4th Street Bedley Avenue. Gruber Avenue.
State Avenue_ Pin* Avenue. Meridian Road hontage north of
Fairview. Cherry Lane. and Fairview Avenue frontage:
a. The engineering. deafgn instalabon, cosuudrert ardlerre-
ooNgructlon of utilities including but not limited to mSpcovemerde
and upgrades to the water distribution system. incauding exlen-
sion of Iha water distribution system. water capacity improve-
ments, wales storage upgrades, sewer system impnovemenls
and upgrades. including extension of the sewer collection sys-
tem, Ill station. and Improvements. and upgrades to power. gas.
fiber oplice, cammunicatSos and other such lacddas:
I. Removal. burying, or relocation of warhead to, Oat; removal
or relocation of underground dilbes; extension of elaclnrcel dis•
tribution lines and lnanslamew imprwsmenl of irrigalian and
drainage finches and laterals; undetgeounding or piping of laler
els addition of liber optic lines or other communratSon Systems:
pubkc panting facilities, and other pubk improvements, including
but not limited to fire protection systems, floodway and good zone
mitigation: and other public Improvements that may be deemed
approprale by the Board;
g, —he engineering, design, installation, andror conslfuclmn
of a public Parking structure or slruclums anNor pubic surface
parking lots and celated public Smprovements.
h The acquisition of real properly for public right-ol,way and
alremscape irnprwemants, uli4ly undergrounding. axlensgn.
upgrades. pudic parks and trails• pedestrian facilities, patnweys
and trails. monsaliosl access pawls and to encourage and
enharce housing affordability and housing diversity. enhance
traraa opl,ons and connectivity decrease undeluli andpa rcels,
create development oppWumtie9 conshlent with the Pbn. in-
cludirg but not limited fo future disposdion to qualified develop-
em for qualified developments:
i The disposition of real property through a Compotar" pro-
eels 'n accordance with this Plan Idaho law, including Idaho
Code Section 60-2011 and any dispoiltan polxis adopted by
the Agency;
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Copies of the proposed Plan are on file for public inspection
and wpyinQ al the office of the City Clark. Meridian City Hag,
33 E. 9roedrvay Avenue. Meridian. Idaho M42 between the
hours al 8.00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. ex-
clusive of holidays. Costs for copying one calmin Idaho Code
Section 74.102. he proposed Plan can also be accessed online
at hepsPbd.IyWorlhernGalewayA. For additional assistance in
j The demolition Of removal of certain buildings anNor improve-
obtaining a copy nt the Plan inthe event of business ice elm
lenuplions, contact the office of the City Clark at 208-668.4433.
merge for pubtic rights-0I-way and strealecaps improvements.
pedestrian ImILtrs, utility undargrounding extension and up-
facilities, and to encourage and enhance housing
At the hearing dole. lime. and piece noted above (November
grades. public
affaidabdAy and housing drversdy. enhance mobility options and
23. 2021, at 6:00 D rrsj, all persons interested in the above mat.
lays may appear and be, heard Because social distancing orders
connectivity decrease undeiuli ized parcels and surface parking
lots, eliminate unheahhlut unsanitary or unsafe conditions. elim•
may be in affect at the time of the hearing, written itslurorry is
be at least live
;note obsolete or other uses detrimental to the �ic weliare cir
othow4o 10 commis or to prevent the spread o delerwaling or
tleterrc rated oond4ios:
encouraged Wfeen testimony must submitted
be Imill'
wockineel to 1 Pnoles pirior to le epersanglnl0arretlon or asemorry mc ff ng he
meeting remotely wzl be Posted on the published agendas. no
k. The management of any property acquired by and under the
later Than 48 hours prior to the meeting at httpeyhnenidrencily,
Additional information regarding providing testimo-
ownership and control of the Agency,
orgfagendas
ny in compliance with any social distancing orders in effect may
be obtained by caging 208.808-4433 o by email at coyclackA
I. The development or redevelopment of land by private ender
prna w public agencies for uses in accordance with this Plan
meridancity.org.
m The construction and linancial support of irdrasuuclure
for the of improved trash and ahernative,
Meidian City Had is accessible to parsons with disabilities. All
intolmation presented in the hearing shall also be available upon
necessary provision
transportation:
advance request in a joins usable by persons with hearing or vi-
sual impairments. Individuals with other disabilfies nay receive
n, The engineering design• er5lablion, construction. arayor
infrastructure la the con-
assistance by contacting the City twenty-four 1241 hours prim to
the hearing.
recwslruckon el below ground support
struction of certain municipal buildings pursuant to Idaho Code
Section 50.2906A;
DATED- October 6. 2021.
o.The prevision of financial andolhei assislarlce to encourage
Chris Johnson, City Clerk
and attract business enterprise, including but not Smiled to Stan,
ups and milerobusinessea, mid -wed companies, and large -male
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