PZ - Staff Report 11-4
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HEARING
DATE:
November 4, 2021
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Sonya Allen, Associate Planner
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: H-2021-0063 – Outer Banks
Subdivision/The 10 Meridian
LOCATION: SWC of W. Franklin Rd. & S. Ten Mile
Rd., in the NE ¼ of Section 15,
Township 3N., Range 1W. (Parcel:
S1215110058)
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Preliminary plat (PP) consisting of 25 buildable lots on 36+/- acres of land in the R-40 and C-C zoning
districts for Outer Banks Subdivision; and a Conditional use permit (CUP) for a multi-family development
containing a total of 516 residential dwelling units consisting of (364) high -density apartment, (126) flat and
(26) townhome style units in the R-40 and C-C zoning districts for The 10 Meridian.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
STAFF REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Description Details Page
Acreage 36-acres (plat boundary)
Future Land Use Designation Mixed Use – Commercial (MU-COM); High Density
Residential (HDR); and Mixed Use – Residential (MU-RES)
in the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan (TMISAP)
Existing Land Use Vacant/undeveloped land
Proposed Land Use(s) Commercial, multi-family development, vertically integrated
residential
Current Zoning Community Business (C-C) & High-Density Residential (R-
40)
Proposed Zoning NA
Lots (# and type; bldg/common) 25 buildable lots/0 common lots
Phasing plan (# of phases) 2
Number of Residential Units (type
of units)
516 units [(364) high density apartments, (126) flat and (26)
townhome style units]
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B. Community Metrics
Description Details Page
Ada County Highway
District
• Staff report (yes/no) Yes
• Requires ACHD
Commission Action
(yes/no)
No
Traffic Impact Study
(yes/no)
Yes
Access
(Arterial/Collectors/State
Hwy/Local) (Existing
and Proposed)
Access is proposed via W. Franklin Rd., S. Ten Mile Rd. and W. Cobalt Dr. as
shown on the plat.
Traffic Level of Service W. Franklin Rd. – better than “D”/existing plus project “F”; S. Ten Mile Rd. – Better
than “D” (acceptable level of service is “E”)
Stub
Street/Interconnectivity/
Cross Access
No stub streets exist to this site from the property to the west; therefore, none can be
extended.
Existing Road Network There are no existing internal roadways within the site; W. Franklin Rd. and S. Ten
Mile Rd. are existing arterial streets that border the site along the north and east
boundaries.
Existing Arterial
Sidewalks / Buffers
Curb, gutter and a 7-foot wide attached asphalt path exists along S. Ten Mile Rd.
Curb, gutter and a 7-foot wide attached (near the intersection) and 5-foot wide
detached (outside of the influence area of the intersection) concrete sidewalk exists
along W. Franklin Rd. No buffers exist on this site along either roadway.
Proposed Road
Improvements
There are no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity that are in the
IFYWP or the CIP.
Fire Service
• Distance to Fire
Station
1.9 mile from Station #2
• Fire Response Time Within 5-minute response time goal
• Resource Reliability 85% (goal is 80% or greater)
Density (gross & net) 23.07 (gross) units/acre
Open Space (acres, total [%] /
buffer / qualified)
4.74 acres
Amenities A clubhouse with a swimming pool, fitness center, dog wash
facilities, internet café, co-working center, game room; (6)
BBQ’s; (2) plazas; a fire pit;(2) sports courts (i.e. bocce ball,
pickle ball); children’s play equipment; open grassy areas of
at least 50’ x 50’ in size; a dog park; a plaza; and a children’s
play structure.
Physical Features (waterways,
hazards, flood plain, hillside)
The Kennedy Lateral bisects this site.
Neighborhood meeting date; # of
attendees:
July 26, 2021; no attendees other than the Applicant
History (previous approvals) H-2021-0025 (DA Inst. #2021-132704 – The 10 at Meridian)
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Description Details Page
• Risk Identification 4 – current resources would not be adequate to supply service to this project.
• Accessibility Meets all required access, road widths and turnarounds
• Special/resource
needs
Will require an aerial device – can meet this need in the required time frame if a
truck company is required.
• Water Supply Will vary depending on building size and occupancy types.
• Other
Police Service See Section IX.D
West Ada School District
• Distance (elem, ms, hs)
• Capacity of Schools
• # of Students Enrolled
• Predicted # of students
generated from
proposed development
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Community Development
School Impact Table
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=241147&dbid=0&repo=
MeridianCity
Wastewater
• Distance to Sewer Services Directly adjacent
• Sewer Shed South Black Cat Trunk Shed
• Estimated Project Sewer ERU’s See Application
• WRRF Declining Balance 14.21
• Project Consistent with WW Master
Plan/Facility Plan
Yes
• Impacts/Concerns • Flow is committed
• See Public Works Site Specific conditions in Section IX.B
Water
• Distance to Water Services Directly adjacent
• Pressure Zone 2
• Estimated Project Water ERU’s See application
• Water Quality None
• Project Consistent with Water Master Plan Yes
• Impacts/Concerns See Public Works Site Specific Conditions in Section IX.B
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C. Project Maps
III. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
Wendy Shrief, JUB Engineers, Inc. – 250 S. Beechwood Ave., Ste. 201, Boise, ID 83709
Future Land Use Map
Aerial Map
Zoning Map
Planned Development Map
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B. Owner:
Erik Pilegaard, Elk Ventures – 10981 Olana Dr., Truckee, CA 96161
C. Representative:
Same as Applicant
IV. NOTICING
Planning & Zoning
Posting Date
City Council
Posting Date
Newspaper Notification 10/19/2021
Radius notification mailed to
properties within 300 feet 10/12/2021
Public hearing notice sign posted
on site 10/22/2021
Nextdoor posting 10/15/2021
V. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (HTTPS://WWW.MERIDIANCITY.ORG/COMPPLAN):
LAND USE: The majority of this property is designated Mixed Use Commercial (MU-COM) (northeast 22+/-
acres) and High Density Residential (HDR) (southwest 11+/- acres) on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) in
the Comprehensive Plan with a narrow sliver of Mixed Use Residential (MU-RES) (3+/- acres) along the
southern boundary which will be mostly be right-of-way for W. Cobalt Dr. This property is located within
the area governed by the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan (TMISAP).
The purpose of the MU-COM designation is to encourage the development of a mixture of office, retail,
recreational, employment, and other miscellaneous uses, with supporting multi-family or single-family
attached residential uses (see pg. 3-9 in the TMISAP for more information).
HDR designated areas are multiple-family housing areas where relatively larger and taller apartment
buildings are the recommended building type. HDR areas should include a mix of housing types that achieve
an overall average density target of at least 16-25 dwelling units per gross acre (see pg. 3-7 in the TMISAP
for more information).
The purpose of the MU-RES designation is to encourage a diversity of compatible land uses that may
include a mixture of residential, office, retail, recreational, employment, and other miscellaneous uses (see
pg. 3-8 in the TMISAP for more information).
Mixed use designated areas in the TMISAP are recommended locations for development of activity centers
that are specifically planned to include both residential and non-residential uses. Mixed use areas are
anticipated to have 3 or more significant income producing uses (i.e. retail, office, residential and lodging
facilities) with significant functional and physical integration in conformance with a coherent plan (pgs. 3-7
& 3-8).
The site is proposed to develop with a mix of uses (horizontal and vertical) as shown on the site plan in
Section VIII.D. High-density 4-story multi-family residential apartments (200 1-bedroom & 164 2-bedroom
units) are proposed in the HDR designated area on the southwest portion of the site. Four-story multi-family
flats (68 1-bedroom and 58 2-bedroom units) and 3-story multi-family townhouse style (26 3-bedroom units)
units with a 15,525 square foot clubhouse/recreation center, 2-story vertically integrated mixed use
[primarily retail uses on the 1st floor (28,600 s.f.) with residential (22 1-bedroom and 11 2-bedroom units) on
the 2nd floor], commercial (113,200 s.f.) and QSR (i.e. fast food restaurant) with drive-throughs (8,450 s.f.)
are proposed in the MU-COMM designated portion of the site adjacent to W. Franklin Rd. and S. Ten Mile
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Rd. A total of 549 residential units and 150,250 s.f. of commercial uses are proposed to develop on the
overall site.
Staff finds the mix of income producing uses proposed as well as the vertical and horizontal integration of
such uses and residential densities interconnected by pedestrian walkways and amenities is generally
consistent with the goals of the TMISAP for this area.
Transportation: W. Franklin Rd. and S. Ten Mile Rd. are existing 5-lane arterial streets that run along the
north and east boundaries of the site that are fully built out.
Cobalt Drive is proposed to be extended as a collector street from S. Ten Mile Rd. at the southeast corner
and off-site along the southern boundary of the site to the project’s west boundary consistent with the Master
Street Map in the Comprehensive Plan and the Transportation System Map in the TMISAP. The
Transportation System Map depicts the Ten Mile intersection with Cobalt as right-in/right out. The Street
Section Map depicts this segment of Cobalt as Street Section D, which is a residential collector street per the
Transportation System Map. Buildings on such streets have limited setbacks behind the sidewalk and a tree-
lawn is required. A 5-foot wide dry-utilities corridor should be provided along both sides of the street curb.
Both wet utilities may be located in the street. Streetlights should be placed in the dry utilities corridor on
either side of the street.
Note: ACHD has requested the City and ITD consider requiring the Applicant to extend the southbound left
turn lane at the I-84/Ten Mile Rd. intersection to 700 feet and modify the landscape median to accommodate
additional vehicle stacking. ACHD has not accepted the right-of-way for the segment of Ten Mile Rd. that
would encompass the extension of the southbound left turn lane so this is not within their right-of-way. Staff
believes the City does not have the authority to require a roadway improvement that is not on the Applicant’s
property and is not directly related to the application. However, staff encourages the applicant to mitigate
the concerns raised and seek ITD approval to make the necessary modifications as noted above.
Design: Conceptual building elevations were submitted for the high density, flats and townhome style multi-
family residential and mixed-use/vertically integrated structures and the associated clubhouse. The design of
the proposed multi-family structures appears to be of a high quality and are generally consistent in style,
materials and colors. Elevations weren’t submitted for the commercial portion of the development as tenants
are unknown at this time. Final design of the site and all structures is required to comply with the design
elements of the TMISAP per the Application of Design Elements matrix on pg. 3-49 of the TMISAP
and the design standards in the Architectural Standards Manual in accord with the Development
Agreement (Inst. #2021-132704, provision #5.1b). The commercial portion of the development should
incorporate similar design elements, colors and materials as the residential portion of the
development.
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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• “Encourage a variety of housing types that meet the needs, preferences, and financial capabilities of
Meridian’s present and future residents.” (2.01.02D)
A variety of multi-family housing is proposed in this development consisting of flats, townhome and
high-density apartment style units, which will contribute to the variety of housing types in the City,
specifically in the Ten Mile area as desired, that should cater to different financial capabilities.
• “Permit new development only where it can be adequately served by critical public facilities and
urban services at the time of final approval, and in accord with any adopted levels of service for
public facilities and services.” (3.03.03F)
City water and sewer services are available and can be extended by the developer with development
in accord with UDC 11-3A-21.
The school impact table prepared by the Community Development Dept. shows capacity at area
schools below capacity although only slightly so for the middle and high school currently serving
this area.
• “Locate higher density housing near corridors with existing or planned transit, Downtown, and in
proximity to employment centers.” (2.01.01H)
The site is located at a major intersection along two major mobility arterials (Franklin and Ten Mile
Roads) and in close proximity to employment centers. Transit services exist in the Ten Mile Crossing
development to the east at the intersection of Vanguard/Wayfinder to serve this area – other transit
stops may be added in the future. Transit services are available to serve this site via Route 40.
• “Encourage and support mixed-use areas that provide the benefits of being able to live, shop, dine,
play, and work in close proximity, thereby reducing vehicle trips, and enhancing overall livability
and sustainability.” (3.06.02B)
The proposed project with multi-family residential and a grocery store with nearby employment
(retail/office uses) and restaurant uses, should provide a good mix of uses that residents won’t have
to travel far for, thus reducing vehicle trips and enhancing overall livability and sustainability.
• “Slow the outward progression of the City's limits by discouraging fringe area development; encourage
development of vacant or underutilized parcels currently within City limits.” (4.05.03B)
This property is an enclave surrounded by City annexed land. Annexation and development of this
property will maximize public services.
• “Annex lands into the corporate boundaries of the City only when the annexation proposal conforms
to the City's vision and the necessary extension of public services and infrastructure is provided.”
(3.03.03)
The proposed development plan is generally consistent with the City’s vision for this property
through the Comprehensive Plan; the developer will extend public services and infrastructure as
needed for the development.
Staff believes the proposed development plan is generally consistent with the vision of the
Comprehensive Plan as discussed above and is consistent with the approved Development Agreement.
VI. STAFF ANALYSIS
A. PRELIMINARY PLAT
A preliminary plat (PP) consisting of 25 buildable lots on 36+/- acres of land in the R-40 and C-C zoning
districts is proposed for Outer Banks Subdivision (see Section VIII.A). The plat is proposed to develop
in two (2) phases; the first phase is the high-density apartments in the R-40 district on the southwest
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portion of the site (southwest of the Kennedy Lateral) and the second phase is the mixed-use area in the
C-C district on the northeast portion of the site (northeast of the Kennedy Lateral).
Right-of-way (ROW) for the extension of W. Cobalt Dr. on the subject property is proposed to be
dedicated with the plat; ROW for the portion on the property to the south will be dedicated separately via
deed with approval from that property owner.
Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
There are no existing structures on this site. Curb, gutter and a 7-foot wide attached asphalt path exists
along S. Ten Mile Rd. Curb, gutter and 7-foot wide attached (near the intersection) and 5-foot wide
detached (outside the influence area of the intersection) sidewalk exists along W. Franklin Rd.
Dimensional Standards (UDC 11-2):
The proposed plat and subsequent development is required to comply with the dimensional standards
listed in UDC Table 11-2A-8 for the R-40 zoning district and Table 11-2B-3 for the C-C zoning district.
In the C-C district, there are no minimum setback requirements; however, future buildings may not
encroach within required street buffers and residential structures must have minimum 20-foot separation
between structures per Building Code.
Access (UDC 11-3A-3):
Access is proposed via W. Franklin Rd., a commercial arterial; S. Ten Mile Rd., a residential mobility
arterial; and the future extension of W. Cobalt Dr., a residential collector street, as shown on the plat.
Two (2) access driveways are proposed via W. Franklin Rd. – one (1) full-access, 930’ west of Ten Mile
Rd. and one (1) right-in/right-out only, 450’ west of Ten Mile Rd. ACHD has approved the full access as
a temporary full access and the right-in/right-out only as proposed with an eastbound right-turn lane.
Two (2) access driveways are proposed via S. Ten Mile Rd. – one (1) right-out only, 375’ south of
Franklin Rd. and one (1) right-in/right-out only, 775’ south of Franklin Rd. ACHD has approved the
right-out and the right-in/right-out only as proposed with an eastbound right-turn lane.
Two (2) full-access access driveways are proposed via W. Cobalt Dr. – one (1) 388’ west of Ten Mile
Rd. and one (1) at the site’s west boundary. A cul-de-sac meeting Fire Dept. standards is required to be
constructed at the terminus of the road. The Applicant has been working with the property owner to the
south on the location and design of the portion of Cobalt Drive that’s on their property (Parcel
#S1215131400) (see road plan in Section VIII.B). A Road Construction and Cooperative Development
Agreement has been signed by the two property owners in accord with the Development Agreement
(provision #5.1f) but is in the process of being amended. The extension of Cobalt will be constructed
prior to or with the first phase of development.
The abutting property to the west has recently developed and no streets, driveways or pathway stubs
were provided to this site. For this reason, Staff isn’t recommending a cross-access easement/driveway is
provided.
A Fire Protection Access/Phasing plan was submitted with this application, which is included in the Fire
Dept. comments in Section IX.C.
Based on ACHD’s traffic counts, with development of this property Franklin Rd. will still operate
at an acceptable level of service (i.e. “D”) but Ten Mile Rd. will not (it’ll go from “D” to “F”). An
acceptable level of service is “E”. The improvements requested by ACHD (i.e. the extension of the
southbound left turn lane at the I-84/Ten Mile Rd. intersection to accommodate additional vehicle
stacking) would not change the level of service.
Road Improvements: Ten Mile Rd. and Franklin Rd. are fully improved with 5-lanes; road widening is
not required.
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ACHD is requiring additional ROW to be dedicated for the extension of the eastbound right-turn lane
storage on Franklin Rd. with the first phase of development; the intersection of Cobalt/Ten Mile is
restricted to right-in/right-out/left-in; and a dedicated southbound right-turn lane is required to be
constructed on Ten Mile Rd. at Cobalt Dr.
Cobalt Dr. is proposed to be extended from Ten Mile Rd. to the west boundary of the site within 70 feet
of ROW (46-foot back of curb to back of curb, see Section VIII.B). Cobalt will be partially on this site
and partially on the abutting property to the south and will include a bridge across the Kennedy Lateral.
As noted above in Section V, the Transportation System Map in the TMISAP depicts a right-in/right out
collector street at the intersection at Cobalt/Ten Mile. ACHD has approved Cobalt as a public street with
a right-in/right-out/left-in only from Ten Mile Rd. based on the TIS. Because the TIS supports this
access, Staff is amenable to this change from the TMISAP.
As noted above in Section V, Cobalt is designated as Street Section D, a residential collector street, on
the Street Section Map in the TMISAP. As such, it should have (2) 11-foot wide travel lanes, 6-foot wide
on-street bike lanes and 8-foot wide parallel parking within 50-feet curb to curb, 8-foot wide planter
strips (i.e. tree lawn/parkway) and detached 6-foot wide sidewalks as shown on the diagram above. The
proposed street section reflects 3-lanes (2-travel lanes with a center turn lane), 3.5-foot wide bike lanes,
curb, gutter, 7-foot wide planter strips and 5-foot wide detached sidewalks.
ACHD’s staff report states if parallel parking is required by the City, it should be located to the west of
the horizontal curve for Cobalt Dr. and be located beyond the sight distance required for the access
proposed on Cobalt Dr. (parking is not allowed to be striped on ACHD roadways). Bike lanes are
required to be a minimum of 6-feet wide. Staff recommends Cobalt is constructed in accord with
Street Section D in the TMISAP, as recommended by ACHD.
Pathways (UDC 11-3A-8):
There are no multi-use pathways depicted on the Pathways Master Plan for this site. However, a pathway
is proposed through the common area that separates the high-density apartments from the mixed-use area
within the Kennedy Lateral easement. Walkways are proposed throughout the site for pedestrian access
and interconnectivity.
Sidewalks (UDC 11-3A-17):
A 7-foot wide attached sidewalk exists along Franklin Rd. abutting the site within the influence area of
the intersection transitioning to a 5-foot wide detached sidewalk for the remaining site frontage. A 7-foot
wide attached asphalt pathway exists along Ten Mile Rd. which should be replaced with a
minimum 6-foot wide detached sidewalk, separated from the curb by a minimum 8-foot wide tree
lawn/parkway, consistent with Street Section A in the TMISAP (see pg. 3-20). A 10-foot wide
pathway is preferred based on ACHD’s adopted Livable Streets Performance Measures but not
required.
Landscaping (UDC 11-3B):
Street buffer landscaping is required to be provided with the subdivision in accord with the widths
specified in UDC Table 11-2A-8 for the R-40 zoning district and 11-2B-3 for the C-C zoning district
based on the street classification and planted in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C. A
landscape plan was submitted for the proposed subdivision landscaping, included in Section VIII.B.
Required street buffer widths are as follows: 25-feet along W. Franklin Rd., an arterial street; 35-feet
along S. Ten Mile Rd., an arterial street and entryway corridor; and 20-feet along W. Cobalt Dr., a
collector street. The street buffers along Franklin Rd., Cobalt Dr. and the portion along Ten Mile Rd.
north of the driveway access nearest the intersection appear to meet the minimum width standard;
however, the portion along Ten Mile Rd. south of the driveway nearest the intersection does not
meet the minimum width standard and needs to be widened (see UDC 11-3B-7C.1a for
measurement standards); the plans should be revised accordingly. A common lot or a permanent
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dedicated buffer for the street buffers should be depicted on the plat and should be maintained by
the property owner or business owners’ association in accord with UDC 11-3B-7C.2b.
The number of trees proposed in buffers meets the minimum standard; however, a mix of trees
and shrubs with lawn or other vegetative groundcover is required – shrubs should be added to the
buffers in accord with UDC 11-3B-7C.3a. Tree lawns need to be provided along Franklin Rd., Ten
Mile Rd. and Cobalt Dr. consistent with the TMISAP where not proposed.
Landscaping is required along all pathways per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-12C, which requires a
mix of trees, shrubs, lawn, and/or other vegetative ground cover – a minimum of one (1) tree per 100
linear feet of pathway is required. The landscape plan should be revised accordingly to include
shrubs along the pathway.
Landscaping is required in common open space areas in the R-40 portion of the development in accord
with the standards listed in UDC 11-3G-3E.
With development of the C-C zoned portion of the site, a 25-foot wide buffer to residential uses is
required along the west boundary of the site landscaped per the standards in UDC 11-3B-9C.
A calculations table should be included on the landscape plan submitted with the final plat
application that demonstrates compliance with the above standards.
Common Open Space & Site Amenities (UDC 11-3G-3): The standards for common open space & site
amenities listed in UDC 11-3G-3 only apply to residential districts; therefore, only the R-40 zoned
portion of the site is required to comply with these standards.
A minimum of 10% qualified open space is required to be provided within the multi-family development
in the R-40 district, which consists of approximately 13 acres. Therefore, a minimum of 1.3 acres of
qualified open space area is required.
A minimum of one (1) qualified site amenity is required to be provided for every 20 acres of
development area. Based on 13 acres, a minimum of one (1) qualified site amenity is required.
The proposed open space and site amenities meet and exceed the minimum standards; see CUP analysis
below for details on the open space & site amenities proposed.
Waterways (UDC 11-3A-6):
The Kennedy Lateral bisects this site and is proposed to be piped throughout the development in accord
with UDC 11-3A-6, which requires laterals to be piped unless improved as a water amenity or linear
open space.
Utilities (UDC 11-3A-21):
Connection to City water and sewer services is required in accord with UDC 11-3A-21.
Street lighting is required to be installed in accord with the City’s adopted standards, specifications and
ordinances. Pedestrian-scale street lights consistent with Street Sections A and B in the TMISAP
are required along W. Franklin Rd. and S. Ten Mile Rd. (see pg. 3-22). Streetlights shall be placed
in the dry utilities corridor on either side of the Cobalt in accord with Street Section D in the
TMISAP (pg. 3-23).
Dry utilities should be located at the back of the curb in the dry utilities corridor along S. Ten Mile Rd.
and W. Franklin Rd. in accord with Street Sections A and B in the TMISAP (pg. 3-22).
A 5-foot wide dry-utilities corridor should be provided along both sides of Cobalt Dr.; both wet utilities
may be located in the street.
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Pressurized Irrigation System (UDC 11-3A-15):
Underground pressurized irrigation water is required to be provided to each lot within the subdivision as
set forth in UDC 11-3A-15.
Storm Drainage (UDC 11-3A-18):
An adequate storm drainage system is required in all developments in accord with the City’s adopted
standards, specifications and ordinances. Design and construction shall follow best management practice
as adopted by the City as set forth in UDC 11-3A-18. A Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report
dated 12/11/2018 was submitted with this application; an updated copy should be submitted prior to
or with the first final plat application.
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
Conditional use permit (CUP) for a multi-family development containing a total of 516 residential
dwelling units consisting of 364 high-density apartments (200 1-bedroom and 164 2-bedroom units), 126
flats (68 1-bedroom and 58 2-bedroom units) and 26 townhome (3-bedroom units) style units in the R-40
and C-C zoning districts for The 10 Meridian. Note: A vertically integrated residential project is also
proposed that contains 33 dwelling units; however, it’s a principal permitted use in the C-C zoning
district so it’s not included in the CUP request.
The proposed development plan is in substantial compliance with the conceptual development plan and
building elevations included in the Development Agreement (Inst. #2021-0025) as required.
Specific Use Standards (UDC 11-4-3):
The proposed use is subject to the following standards: (Staff’s analysis/comments in italic text)
11-4-3-27: MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT:
Site Design:
1. Buildings shall provide a minimum setback of ten feet (10') unless a greater setback is otherwise
required by this title and/or title 10 of this Code. Building setbacks shall take into account
windows, entrances, porches and patios, and how they impact adjacent properties. Flats F-3 and
the garages along the west boundary do not meet the minimum setback requirement of 10’;
revise accordingly.
2. All on-site service areas, outdoor storage areas, waste storage, disposal facilities, and
transformer and utility vaults shall be located in an area not visible from a public street, or shall
be fully screened from view from a public street. The site plan depicts screened trash enclosures
not visible from a public street; all proposed transformer/utility vaults and other service areas
shall comply with this requirement.
3. A minimum of eighty (80) square feet of private, usable open space shall be provided for each
unit. This requirement can be satisfied through porches, patios, decks, and/or enclosed yards.
Landscaping, entryway and other access ways shall not count toward this requirement. In
circumstances where strict adherence to such standard would create inconsistency with the
purpose statements of this section, the Director may consider an alternative design proposal
through the alternative compliance provisions as set forth in section 11-5B-5 of this title. The
floor plans submitted with this application depict patios and balconies that meet this standard.
Floor plans should be submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application that
demonstrate compliance with this standard.
4. For the purposes of this section, vehicular circulation areas, parking areas, and private usable
open space shall not be considered common open space. These areas were not included in the
common open space calculations for the site.
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5. No recreational vehicles, snowmobiles, boats or other personal recreation vehicles shall be
stored on the site unless provided for in a separate, designated and screened area. The Applicant
shall comply with this requirement.
6. The parking shall meet the requirements set forth in chapter 3, "Regulations Applying to All
Districts", of this title. The proposed parking meets and exceeds UDC standards (see parking
analysis below).
7. Developments with twenty (20) units or more shall provide the following:
a. A property management office. Located in clubhouse.
b. A maintenance storage area. Located in clubhouse.
c. A central mailbox location, including provisions for parcel mail, that provide safe pedestrian
and/or vehicular access. Depict on site plan.
d. A directory and map of the development at an entrance or convenient location for those
entering the development. (Ord. 18-1773, 4-24-2018) Depict on site plan.
The site plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application should depict
the location of these items in accord with this standard.
C. Common Open Space Design Requirements:
1. A minimum area of outdoor common open space shall be provided as follows:
a. One hundred fifty (150) square feet for each unit containing five hundred (500) or less
square feet of living area. NA
b. Two hundred fifty (250) square feet for each unit containing more than five hundred (500)
square feet and up to one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of living area. All 516
multi-family units are between 500 and 1,200 square feet.
c. Three hundred fifty (350) square feet for each unit containing more than one thousand two
hundred (1,200) square feet of living area. NA
At a minimum, a total of 129,000 s.f. (or 2.96-acres) of outdoor common open space is required
to be provided in the proposed development. A total of 206,622 square feet (or 4.74-acres) is
proposed to be provided in excess of UDC standards. Note: Although street buffers along the
arterial & collector streets do not qualify toward the open space standards in UDC 11-4-3-27C,
they do qualify toward the open space standards in UDC 11-3G-3 (i.e. half the buffer along
arterials and the entire buffer along collectors qualify). Overall, the proposed qualified open
space complies with the standards in UDC 11-3G-3 and 11-4-3-27C.
2. Common open space shall be not less than four hundred (400) square feet in area, and shall have
a minimum length and width dimension of twenty feet (20'). The common open space areas
depicted on the open space exhibit in Section VIII.E meet this requirement.
3. In phased developments, common open space shall be provided in each phase of the
development consistent with the requirements for the size and number of dwelling units. The
Applicant shall comply with this requirement.
4. Unless otherwise approved through the conditional use process, common open space areas shall
not be adjacent to collector or arterial streets unless separated from the street by a berm or
constructed barrier at least four feet (4') in height, with breaks in the berm or barrier to allow for
pedestrian access. (Ord. 09-1394, 3-3-2009, eff. retroactive to 2-4-2009) All of the common open
space area required for the multi-family development is located internally.
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D. Site Development Amenities:
1. All multi-family developments shall provide for quality of life, open space and recreation
amenities to meet the particular needs of the residents as follows:
a. Quality of life:
(1) Clubhouse.
(2) Fitness facilities.
(3) Enclosed bike storage.
(4) Public art such as a statue.
b. Open space:
(1) Open grassy area of at least fifty by one hundred feet (50 x 100') in size.
(2) Community garden.
(3) Ponds or water features.
(4) Plaza.
c. Recreation:
(1) Pool.
(2) Walking trails.
(3) Children's play structures.
(4) Sports courts.
2. The number of amenities shall depend on the size of multi-family development as follows:
a. For multi-family developments with less than twenty (20) units, two (2) amenities shall be
provided from two (2) separate categories.
b. For multi-family development between twenty (20) and seventy-five (75) units, three (3)
amenities shall be provided, with one from each category.
c. For multi-family development with seventy-five (75) units or more, four (4) amenities shall
be provided, with at least one from each category.
d. For multi-family developments with more than one hundred (100) units, the decision-
making body shall require additional amenities commensurate to the size of the proposed
development.
3. The decision-making body shall be authorized to consider other improvements in addition to
those provided under this subsection D, provided that these improvements provide a similar
level of amenity. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
A total of 516 units are proposed. The following amenities are proposed from each category: a
clubhouse with a swimming pool, fitness center, dog wash facilities, internet café, co-working
center, game room; (6) BBQ’s; (2) plazas; a fire pit;(2) sports courts (i.e. bocce ball, pickle
ball); children’s play equipment; open grassy areas of at least 50’ x 50’ in size; a dog park; a
plaza; and a children’s play structure. Staff is of the opinion the proposed amenities are
appropriate for the development proposed and doesn’t recommend any additional amenities are
provided.
E. Landscaping Requirements:
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1. Development shall meet the minimum landscaping requirements in accord with chapter 3,
"Regulations Applying to All Districts", of this title.
2. All street facing elevations shall have landscaping along their foundation. The foundation
landscaping shall meet the following minimum standards:
a. The landscaped area shall be at least three feet (3') wide.
b. For every three (3) linear feet of foundation, an evergreen shrub having a minimum mature
height of twenty-four inches (24") shall be planted.
c. Ground cover plants shall be planted in the remainder of the landscaped area.
The landscape plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application should
depict landscaping along the street facing elevations adjacent to W. Cobalt Dr. in accord with
these standards.
F. Maintenance and Ownership Responsibilities: All multi-family developments shall record legally
binding documents that state the maintenance and ownership responsibilities for the management of
the development, including, but not limited to, structures, parking, common areas, and other
development features. The Applicant shall comply with this requirement.
Landscaping (UDC 11-3B):
Street buffer landscaping is required to be provided with the subdivision improvements as noted above in
Section VI.A.
Landscaping is required to be provided along pathways per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-12C. A
mix of trees, shrubs, lawn and/or other vegetative ground cover with a minimum of one (1) tree per
100 linear feet of pathway is required all pathways.
Parking: Off-street vehicle parking is required for the proposed multi-family dwellings as set forth in
UDC Table 11-3C-6. Based on (268) 1-bedroom units, (248) 2- and 3-bedroom units, a minimum of 898
off-street spaces are required with 516 of those being in a covered carport or garage. A total of 902
spaces are proposed, including 530 covered and 62 compact spaces – compact stalls are
discouraged but may be used for any parking above the number of required spaces per UDC 11-
3C-5A.6. Because there are four (4) extra spaces above the minimum required, a minimum of 58
compact spaces should be converted to full-size spaces in order to meet the minimum parking
standards. Although the proposed parking meets the minimum standards, Staff is concerned there
may not be adequate parking for the site to accommodate guests. The Commission and Council
should determine if additional parking should be provided as a condition of approval of the CUP.
Off-street parking is required for the clubhouse as set forth in UDC 11-3C-6B.1 for non-residential uses.
Based on 15,525 square feet, a minimum of 31 spaces are required to be provided; 37 spaces are
proposed in excess of the minimum standard. Overall, a minimum of 646 spaces are required.
Bicycle parking is required per the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-6G and should comply with the
standards listed in UDC 11-3C-5C. One bicycle parking space is required for every 25 proposed vehicle
parking spaces or portion thereof. Based on 902 spaces, a minimum of 36 spaces are required. The site
plan states a total of 50 spaces are proposed for the overall development which includes commercial and
vertically integrated/mixed use portions of the development. Bike racks should be provided in central
locations for each building as proposed and comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-5C.
Fencing (UDC 11-3A-7): No fencing is depicted on the landscape plan for this development.
Building Elevations (UDC 11-3A-19; Architectural Standards Manual; TMISAP)
Conceptual building elevations were submitted for the various types of multi-family units proposed in
this development as shown in Section VIII.F. All of the structures appear to be of a high quality of
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design and consist of a complementary mix of materials, including wood-look siding, Hardie siding,
metal siding, stucco, tile, stone veneer and glazing, and colors.
The high-density and flats are 4-story buildings and the townhome style buildings are 3-stories in height.
The high-density apartments will have secure entrances and be accessed by an internal hallway. The
Applicant should work with the Police Dept. on a plan for emergency police access into each
building entry point using a multi-technology keypad (see Section IX.D for more information).
An administrative Design Review application is required to be submitted for approval of the
design of the multi-family structures and clubhouse prior to submittal of building permit
application for those structures. An application for Certificate of Zoning Compliance is also
required to be submitted along with the Design Review application. The design of the structures is
required to be consistent with the design standards in the Architectural Standards Manual and the
design guidelines in the TMISAP as noted in the Development Agreement (Inst. #2021-132704) (see
the Application of the Design Elements table on pg. 3-49 of the TMISAP).
VII. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit per the
provisions included in Section IX in accord with the Findings in Section X.
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VIII. EXHIBITS
A. Preliminary Plat (date: 09/22/2021) & Phasing Plan
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B. Cobalt Road Plan and Road Construction & Cooperative Development Agreement
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Road Construction and Cooperative Development Agreement
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C. Landscape Plan for Preliminary Plat (dated: 9/16/21)
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D. Site Plan for Multi-Family Portion of Development (date: 8/23/2021)
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E. Qualified Open Space Exhibit (dated: 9/16/21)
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F. Conceptual Building Elevations & Renderings for Multi-Family Structures & Clubhouse
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First Floor Clubhouse
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Second Floor Clubhouse
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IX. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. PLANNING DIVISION
1. Future development shall comply with the provisions in the existing Development Agreement (Inst.
#2021-132704, H-2021-0025) and the conditions in this report.
Preliminary Plat:
2. The final plat shall include the following revisions:
a. All street buffers are required to be placed in a common lot or on a permanent dedicated buffer,
maintained by the property owner or business owners’ association, as set forth in UDC 11-3B-
7C.2b. Required street buffers are as follows: minimum 25-feet wide along W. Franklin Rd., an
arterial street; minimum 35-feet wide along S. Ten Mile Rd., an entryway corridor; and
minimum 20-feet wide along W. Cobalt Dr., a collector street. Street buffers are measured from
the back of sidewalk where attached sidewalks are provided and from the back of curb where
detached sidewalks are provided per UDC 11-3B-7C.1a.
b. The extension of W. Cobalt Dr. from the east to the west property boundary shall be included in
the construction drawings for the first phase of development; or, may be included in a separate
submittal to ACHD.
c. Depict the Irrigation District’s easement for the Kennedy Lateral.
d. The street section for Cobalt Dr. shall include (2) 11-foot wide travel lanes, 6-foot wide bike
lanes, 8-foot wide parallel parking, curb, gutter, 8-foot wide planter strips (i.e. tree
lawn/parkway) and detached 6-foot wide sidewalks consistent with Street Section D in the
TMISAP (see Pg. 3-21). Parallel parking shall be located to the west of the horizontal curve for
Cobalt Dr. and be located beyond the sight distance required for the access proposed on Cobalt
Dr. as required by ACHD.
e. A 5-foot wide dry-utilities corridor shall be provided along both sides of Cobalt Dr.; both wet
utilities may be located in the street. Streetlights shall be placed in the dry utilities corridor on
either side of the street in accord with Street Section D in the TMISAP (pg. 3-23).
f. Provide a minimum 8-foot wide tree lawn/parkway along S. Ten Mile Rd. in accord with the
TMISAP.
g. Dry utilities shall be located at the back of the curb in the dry utilities corridor along S. Ten Mile
Rd. and W. Franklin Rd. in accord with Street Sections A and B in the TMISAP (pg. 3-22).
3. The landscape plan included in Section VIII.C shall be revised as follows:
a. Include shrubs (along with the trees and lawn or other vegetative groundcover) in the proposed
street buffers as set forth in UDC 11-3B-7C.3a and along pathways as set forth in UDC 11-3B-
12C.2.
b. Street buffers at the required width are required to be placed in a common lot or on a permanent
dedicated buffer, maintained by the property owner or business owners’ association as set forth
in UDC 11-3B-7C.2 (see #2a above for required widths).
c. Include a calculations table on the landscape plan that demonstrates compliance with the
landscape standards for street buffers listed in UDC 11-3B-7C.3b; common open space areas
listed in UDC 11-3G-3E.2; and pathways listed in UDC 11-3B-12C.
d. Depict a minimum 5-foot wide detached sidewalk along S. Ten Mile Rd. in accord with UDC
11-3A-17A.
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e. Depict a tree lawn along S. Ten Mile Rd. (minimum 8-feet wide) and W. Franklin Rd. and
pedestrian-scale street lights consistent with Street Sections A and B in the TMISAP (see pg. 3-
22).
f. Depict a minimum 8-foot wide tree lawn along W. Cobalt Dr. with street lights in the dry
utilities corridor on either side of the street consistent with Street Section D in the TMISAP (see
pg. 3-23).
g. Depict a minimum 6-foot wide detached sidewalk within the street buffer along S. Ten Mile Rd.
consistent with Street Section A in the TMISAP (see pg. 3-20). A 10-foot wide pathway is
preferred based on ACHD’s adopted Livable Streets Performance Measures but not required.
4. The subject property shall be subdivided prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for
the development as set forth in the Development Agreement (Inst. #2021-132704, provision #5.1d).
5. Submit an updated Geotechnical Engineering Report prior to or with the first final plat application.
6. The entirety of Cobalt Dr. from the east to the west property boundary, on-site and off-site, shall be
constructed prior to or with the first phase of development in accord with the specifications noted
herein.
7. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review application shall be submitted for each
structure (or group of structures if desired) and approved prior to submittal of application(s) for
building permits. The plans submitted shall comply with the design elements of the Ten Mile
Interchange Specific Area Plan (TMISAP) and the design standards in the Architectural Standards
Manual (see the Application of Design Elements matrix on pg. 3-49 of the Plan) as required by the
Development Agreement. The commercial portion of the development should incorporate similar
design elements, colors and materials as the residential portion of the development.
Conditional Use Permit:
8. The multi-family development shall have an ongoing obligation to comply with the specific use
standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-27.
9. For each of the multi-family units, a minimum of eighty (80) square feet of private, usable open
space shall be provided for each unit as set forth in UDC 11-4-3-27B.3. This requirement can be
satisfied through porches, patios, decks, and/or enclosed yards. Floor plans with square footage
noted for patios and balconies shall be submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance
application that demonstrate compliance with this standard.
10. The multi-family development shall record a legally binding document that states the maintenance
and ownership responsibilities for the management of the development, including, but not limited to,
structures, parking, common areas, and other development features as set forth in UDC 11-4-3-27F.
A recorded copy of said document shall be submitted to the Planning Division prior to issuance
of the first Certificate of Occupancy for the development.
11. Comply with building code requirements for separation between structures within the development.
12. The site and/or landscape plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall be revised
as follows:
a. Landscaping is required along all pathways per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-12C; depict
shrubs in addition to the trees along the pathways.
b. Depict the locations of the property management office, maintenance storage area, central
mailbox location (including provisions for parcel mail, that provide safe pedestrian and/or
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vehicular access), and a directory and map of the development at an entrance or convenient
location for those entering the development in accord with UDC 11-4-3-27B.7.
c. All transformer and utility vaults and other service areas shall be located in an area not visible
from a public street, or shall be fully screened from view from a public street in accord with
UDC 11-4-3-27B.2.
d. The configuration/location of the Flats F-3 building and the garage structures along the project’s
west boundary need to be revised to comply with the minimum setback requirement of 10-feet in
UDC 11-4-3-27B.1; the configuration of Lot 16 may be revised on the plat in order for the
building (i.e. F-3) to meet the required setback.
e. Depict landscaping along the foundations of all street facing elevations adjacent to W. Cobalt
Dr. in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-27E.2.
f. Include a detail of the fire pit, BBQ’s, public art and children’s play structure.
g. A minimum of 902 off-street parking spaces shall be provided as proposed, including 530
covered spaces. Compact stalls are discouraged but may be used for any parking above the
number of required spaces per UDC 11-3C-5A.6. This does not include the 31 spaces required
for the clubhouse, vertically integrated/mixed use or commercial uses.
h. A minimum of 36 bicycle parking spaces that comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-
5C shall be provided in central locations for each building (High Density, Flats and
Townhomes).
12. In phased developments, common open space shall be provided in each phase of the development
consistent with the requirements for the size and number of dwelling units as set forth in UDC 11-4-
3-27C.3.
13. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review application(s) shall be submitted for the
multi-family development and approved prior to submittal of application(s) for building permits. The
plans submitted shall substantially comply with those approved with this application and with any
required modifications noted herein. The design of structures shall comply with the design elements
of the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan (TMISAP) (see the Application of Design Elements
matrix on pg. 3-49 of the Plan) and the design standards in the Architectural Standards Manual. One
application may be submitted for the entire multi-family development.
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B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1.1 Extend water main to existing blow off to the west
1.2 Extend water main to the southern boundary in the right-of-way.
1.3 Eliminate dead ends by looping water through the development.
1.4 Dead end water mains must end in a hydrant.
1.5 Water and sewer mains require a minimum 20-foot-wide easement per utility or 30 foot
combined with minimum separation maintained between mains. All easements must be free
from permanent structures including but not limited to buildings, carports, streetlights,
infiltration trenches, trees, bushes, trash enclosures, etc.
1.6 Manholes should not be placed in curb or gutter.
1.7 Proposed manhole SSWR-16 at the corner of Ten Mile and Cobalt should be removed from the
sidewalk.
1.8 Access roads and easements are required for all manholes outside of right -of-way.
1.9 Angles in and out of manholes must be a minimum 90 degrees in the direction of flow.
1.10 No sewer service lines should pass through infiltration trenches.
2. General Conditions of Approval
2.1 Applicant shall coordinate water and sewer main size and routing with the Public Works
Department, and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to provide
service outside of a public right-of-way. 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.
2.2 Per Meridian City Code (MCC), the applicant shall be responsible to install sewer and water
mains to and through this development. Applicant may be eligible for a reimbursement
agreement for infrastructure enhancement per MCC 8-6-5.
2.3 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 development plan approval.
2.4 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water (MCC 9-1-28.C). 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
prior to receiving development plan approval.
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2.5 All existing structures that are required to be removed shall be prior to signature on the final plat
by the City Engineer. Any structures that are allowed to remain shall be subject to evaluation
and possible reassignment of street addressing to be in compliance with MCC.
2.6 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.
2.7 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.
2.8 Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City
Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact Central District Health for abandonment procedures
and inspections (208)375-5211.
2.9 Street signs are to be in place, sanitary sewer and water system shall be approved and activated,
road base approved by the Ada County Highway District and the Final Plat for this subdivision
shall be recorded, prior to applying for building permits.
2.10 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all uncompleted
fencing, landscaping, amenities, etc., prior to signature on the final plat.
2.11 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.
2.12 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.
2.13 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.
2.14 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting
that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
2.15 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
2.16 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.
2.17 The design 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.
2.18 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.
2.19 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
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approved prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the
project.
2.20 A street light plan will need to be included in the civil construction plans. Street light plan
requirements are listed in section 6-5 of the Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. A copy
of the standards can be found at http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272.
2.21 The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a performance surety in the amount
of 125% of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer, water and reuse 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 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.
2.22 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, water and reuse infrastructure for
duration of two years. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by the
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.
C. FIRE DEPARTMENT
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=238635&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity
D. POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Police Department can service this area if the application is approved.
Do these units have climate-controlled hallways (not garden style) with controlled access entry points? If
that is the case the applicant will be required to plan for emergency police access into each building
entry point using a multi-technology keypad. This will allow police access, if there is an emergency, into
the building if someone isn’t able to come to the door to allow police entrance. Otherwise, police would
have to breach the door to gain access which isn’t ideal for anyone and delays our response. The Loft
project at 10-mile/Franklin and the Bri at the Village use a product police recommend for this purpose.
Police can work with the applicant on placement of the access. Police will have their own access code
(same for each building) to use in an emergency.
All townhomes and or multi-family units shall be clearly marked with addresses and unit numbers
visible day or night for emergency response. The applicant shall place a way-finding map at each
entrance.
All qualified open space provided in the development, to include all amenities, must be in an open area
in order to allow for natural observation opportunities. Pathways and landscaping should not create
hiding spots or blind spots that would promote criminal opportunities.
E. COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST IDAHO (COMPASS)
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=240473&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity
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F. NAMPA & MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT (NMID)
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=240055&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity
G. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ)
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=239094&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity
H. WEST ADA SCHOOL DISTRICT (WASD)
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=241148&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity
I. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT – SCHOOL IMPACT TABLE
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=241147&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity
J. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT (ACHD) – DRAFT COMMENTS
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=241992&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity
X. FINDINGS
A. Preliminary Plat (UDC 11-6B-6)
In consideration of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat, or short plat, the decision-
making body shall make the following findings: (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
1. The plat is in conformance with the comprehensive plan and is consistent with this unified
development code; (Ord. 08-1372, 7-8-2008, eff. 7-8-2008)
Staff finds the proposed plat is generally in conformance with the UDC if the Applicant complies
with the Development Agreement provisions and conditions of approval in Section IX.
2. Public services are available or can be made available ad are adequate to accommodate the proposed
development;
Staff finds public services can be made available to the subject property and will be adequate to
accommodate the proposed development.
3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the cit y's capital
improvement program;
Staff finds there are no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity that are in the
IFYWP or the CIP.
4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
Staff finds there is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development.
5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare; and
Staff finds the proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general
welfare.
6. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005,
eff. 9-15-2005)
Staff is unaware of any significant natural, scenic or historic features that need to be preserved
with this development.
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B. Conditional Use Permit (UDC 11-5B-6E)
The Commission shall base its determination on the Conditional Use Permit requests 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.
Staff finds that the subject property is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and
dimensional and development regulations of the R-40 and C-C zoning districts (see Analysis, Section
V for more information).
2. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in accord with
the requirements of this Title.
Staff finds that the proposed use is consistent with the future land use map designations of HDR,
MU-COM and MU-RES and is allowed as a conditional use in UDC Table 11-2B-2 in the R-40 and
C-C zoning districts.
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.
Staff finds the proposed design of the development, construction, operation and maintenance should
be compatible with the mix of other uses planned for this area and with the intended character of the
area and that such uses will not adversely change the character of the area.
4. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed, will no t adversely
affect other property in the vicinity.
Staff finds that if the applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this report, the proposed use
will not adversely affect other property in the area. The Commission and Council should weigh any
public testimony provided to determine if the development will adversely affect other properties in the
vicinity.
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.
Staff finds that essential public services are available to this property and that the use should be
adequately served by these facilities with the exception of Ten Mile Rd., which the ACHD report states
will not function at an acceptable level of service upon development of this project based on traffic
counts.