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FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
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DECISION& ORDER
In the Matter of the Request for a Conditional Use Permit for the Meridian South Fire Station and
Police Substation Located at 2385 E. Lake Hazel Rd on 4-Acres in the R-8 Zoning District, by the
City of Meridian.
Case No(s).H-2021-0062
For the Planning& Zoning Commission Hearing Date of: October 21,2021 (Findings on November
4,2021)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of October 21,2021,incorporated
by reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of October 21, 2021, incorporated by
reference)
3. Application and Property Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of October 21,
2021, incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code(see attached Staff Report for the hearing
date of October 21,2021, incorporated by reference)
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the"Local Land Use
Planning Act of 1975,"codified at Chapter 65,Title 67,Idaho Code(I.C. §67-6503).
2. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission takes judicial notice of its Unified Development
Code codified at Title 11 Meridian City Code,and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of
Meridian has,by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended Comprehensive Plan
of the City of Meridian,which was adopted April 19,2011,Resolution No. 11-784 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code § 11-5A.
4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s)received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not impose
expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed.
6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this decision,which shall be
signed by the Chairman of the Commission and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER
CASE NO(S).H-2021-0062.
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upon the applicant,the Planning Department,the Public Works Department and any affected
party requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the conditions of approval in the attached staff report for the
hearing date of October 21,2021, incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to be
reasonable and the applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the
application.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the Planning &Zoning Commission's authority as provided in Meridian City Code § I I-
5A and based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby
ordered that:
1. The applicant's request for Conditional Use Permit is hereby approved in accord with the
conditions of approval in the staff report for the hearing date of October 21, 2021, attached as
Exhibit A.
D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits
Notice of Two(2)Year Conditional Use Permit Duration
Please take notice that the conditional use permit,when granted, shall be valid for a maximum
period of two(2)years unless otherwise approved by the City in accord with UDC 11-513-6F.1.
During this time,the applicant shall commence the use as permitted in accord with the
conditions of approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval, and
acquire building permits and commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or
in the ground. For conditional use permits that also require platting,the final plat must be
signed by the City Engineer within this two(2)year period in accord with UDC 11-5B-6F.2.
Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord
with 11-513-6.F.1,the Director may authorize a single extension of the time to commence the
use not to exceed one(1)two(2)year period. Additional time extensions up to two(2)years as
determined and approved by the Commission may be granted. With all extensions,the Director
or Commission may require the conditional use comply with the current provisions of Meridian
City Code Title 11.
E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
1. Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of Meridian.
When applicable and pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521,any affected person being a person
who has an interest in real property which may be adversely affected by the final action of the
governing board may within twenty-eight(28)days after the date of this decision and order
seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52,Title 67,Idaho Code.
F. Attached: Staff report for the hearing date of October 21, 2021
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER
CASE NO(S).H-2021-0062.
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By action of the Planning&Zoning Commission at its regular meeting held on the 4th day
of November, 2021.
COMMISSIONER RHONDA MCCARVEL, CHAIRMAN VOTED
COMMISSIONER ANDREW SEAL,VICE CHAIRMAN VOTED
COMMISSIONER NATE WHEELER VOTED
COMMISSIONER STEVEN YEARSLEY VOTED
COMMISSIONER WILLIAM CASSINELLI VOTED
COMMISSIONER NICK GROVE VOTED
COMMISSIONER MARIA LORCHER VOTED
Rhonda McCarvel, Chairman 11-4-2021
Attest:
Chris Johnson, City Clerk 11-4-2021
Copy served upon the Applicant,the Planning and Development Services divisions of the Community
Development Department,the Public Works Department and the City Attorney.
By: Dated: 11-4-2021
City Clerk's Office
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER
CASE NO(S).H-2021-0062.
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EXHIBIT A F-1
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Bruce Freckleton,Development
Services Manager
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SUBJECT: H-2021-0062 K Je
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LOCATION: 2385 E. Lake Hazel Rd
South side of E. Lake Hazel Rd,between �• '
S. Locust Grove Rd. and S. Eagle Rd.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Conditional Use Permit to develop a 11,637 sq. ft.fire station and 11,560 sq. ft.police substation
building(public or quasi-public use)on approximately 4 acres of land in the R-8 zoning district.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Description Details Page
Acreage 4 acres
Future Land Use Designation Medium Density Residential
Existing Land Use(s) Residential/Rural
Proposed Land Use(s) Public or quasi-public use(Fire Station and Police
Substation)
Lots(#and type;bldg./common) 1
Phasing Plan(#of phases) 2,with the fire station proposed for develo ment first.
Physical Features(waterways, None
hazards,flood plain,hillside)
Neighborhood meeting date;#of June 16,2021,no attendees
attendees:
History(previous approvals) This property was annexed and zoned in April of 2021 (H-
2021-0008)
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B. Community Metrics
Description Details Page
Ada County Highway District
• Staff report es/no Staff report was completed with the annexation/rezoning
Access(Arterial/Collectors/State E.Lake Hazel Rd/New N/S collector that is planned for
Hwy/Local)(Existing and Proposed) construction at the east of the property.
Stub Street/Interconnectivity/Cross An Interagency Cooperation Development Agreement
Access exists between ACHD,the City and Brighton Development
(who owns the adjacent property to the east).Brighton
Development is required to build all pathways bordering
the site as well as the collector road along the east which
will stub at the south adjacent to the southern property line.
Existing Road Network E.Lake Hazel Rd.
Existing Arterial Sidewalks/ None along property. There is an existing 10'pathway
Buffers along the Discovery Park frontage to the west.
Proposed Road Improvements Brighton Development is required to construct 10'
pathway along E. Lake Hazel Rd and will construct the
new north/south collector roadway at the site's east
property line to stub to the site's south property line as well
as 10'pathway along this frontage as well.
Distance to nearest City Park(+ Discovery Park(South Meridian Regional Park)directly
size) adjacent to the west and south.
Fire Service
This proposal is for a fire station.
Police Service
This proposal is for a police sub-station.
Wastewater
• Distance to Sewer Services N/A
• Sewer Shed South Black Cat Trunkshed
• Estimated Project Sewer See Application
ERU's
• WRRF Declining Balance 14.08
• Project Consistent with WW Sewer will come from Discovery Park,which is currently
Master Plan/Facility Plan not constructed.
Water
• Distance to Water Services 0
• Pressure Zone 5
• Estimated Project Water See Application
ERU's
• Water Quality No concerns
• Project Consistent with Water Yes
Master Plan
• Impacts/Concerns Water will come from E.Lake Hazel Rd.
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III. CITY INFORMATION
A. City/Representative: Stacy Redman, City of Meridian
33 E.Broadway Ave,Meridian,ID 83642
B. Owner: City of Meridian
33 E.Broadway Ave,Meridian,ID 83642
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IV. NOTICING
Planning& Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Newspaper Notification 10/5/2021
Radius notification mailed to
properties within 300 feet 10/5/2021
Sign Posting 10/4/2021
Nextdoor posting 10/5/2021
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
The property is 4 acres,zoned R-8 and is directly east of Discovery Park. The applicant is the City of
Meridian. The property was annexed specifically for this purpose in April of 2021 (H-2021-0008).
Plans are to develop the Ere station and the police substation separately,with the fire station
construction planned for 2022.
A. Future Land Use Map Designation(https:llwww.meridiancity.or /g compplan)
The property is designated for medium density residential(MDR). This designation allows for
dwelling units at gross densities of three to eight dwelling units per acre. Density bonuses may be
considered with the provision of additional public amenities such as a park, school, or land
dedicated for public services.
The FLUM shows a fire and police station symbol in the general vicinity(north side of E. Lake
Hazel Rd). The purpose of this designation is to preserve and protect existing and planned fire
and police station locations throughout the Area of City Impact which provide efficient
emergency response. The proposed fire and police station in this location would be consistent
with the recommendations of the FLUM.
B. Comprehensive Plan Policies(https:llwww.meridianciU.or /g compplan):
• Develop and implement master plans for all public facilities, services, and safety to guide the
growth of the City. (3.02.01).
The subject property is shown to be within an area designated as afire/police station on the
Future Land Use Map.
• Support the appropriate expansion of City facilities, services, staff, and other resources to
keep up with demand and established levels of service. (3.02.01D)
• Ensure that quality fire protection,rescue and emergency medical services are provided
within Meridian. (4.11.03)
• Establish and maintain levels of service for public facilities and services, including water,
sewer,police,transportation, schools,fire, and parks. (3.02.01 G)
A significant amount of land has been annexed in the surrounding area. This includes the
Impressive East Ridge, Bicentennial Farms,Apex and Apex Southeast, Lavender Heights, Sky
Mesa, Pura Vida and The Keep subdivisions. Much of this area is not within the City's
preferred 5-minute response time, and this future fire station and police sub-station were
anticipated during the analysis of these projects'analysis. This conditional use would
support appropriate expansion and maintenance of services and would ensure quality fire
and emergency services and would significantly improve the emergency response times.
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• Ensure that new development and subdivisions connect to the pathway system. (4.04.01A)
The Pathways Master Plan shows a future 10'wide pathway along E. Lake Hazel Rd. as well
as a 10'pathway along the eastern portion of the property(in the area of the future collector
road). The 10'pathway already exists along the northern perimeter of Discovery Park;
Brighton Development is required to complete this pathway along the north and eastern
property lines.
• Reduce the number of existing access points onto arterial streets by using methods such as
cross access agreements,access management, and frontage/backage roads, and promoting
local and collector street connectivity. (6.01.02B)
The property presently takes access from two driveways off E. Lake Hazel Rd. However, a
future collector is shown at the east side of the property. This collector is intended to serve
the subject property as well as provide access to Discovery Park. Brighton Development will
build this collector road from E. Lake Hazel Rd to the southern property line.As is required
by UDC 11-3A-3, both driveways accessing E. Lake Hazel Rd will be closed.
• Require all new development to create a site design compatible with surrounding uses
through buffering, screening,transitional densities,and other best site design practices.
(3.07.01A)
The site plan shows landscape buffers along E. Lake Rd and the future collector street.
Landscape screening is reflected on the plan to screen the site from Discovery Park at the
west and south.
C. Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
There is an existing residence and agricultural buildings on the site which were constructed in
1940. All buildings should be removed with development of the site.
D. Proposed Use Analysis:
UDC defines fire station and police stations as a"public or quasi-public use."This use is allowed
in the R-8 zone district as a conditional use, subject to the specific use stated below.
E. Specific Use Standards(UDC 11-4-3):
UDC 11-4-3-30 states public or quasi-public uses shall meet the standards for office use in accord
with the district in which the use is located.
F. Dimensional Standards(UDC 11-2):
This is a conditional use to allow public or quasi-public uses in the R-8 zone district. Dimensional
standards in the R-8 zone district include a minimum lot size of 4,000 sq. ft., front setbacks of 25'
from a collector street,rear setback of 12' and 10' side setback. Building height is limited to 35'.
A 25' buffer is required along arterial roads and 20' along collector roads. The concept plan as
submitted appears to meet the minimum dimensional standards.
G. Access(UDC 11-3A-3, 11-3H-4):
Lake Hazel Road is improved with 2-travel lanes and no curb,gutter or sidewalk abutting the site.
There is 50-feet of right-of-way for Lake Hazel Road. Lake Hazel Road is planned to be widened
to 5-lanes from Locust Grove Road to Eagle Road between 2036 and 2040.
ACHD is requiring dedication of right-of-way along Lake Hazel Road abutting the site. ACHD
has mentioned a minimum of 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk should be constructed,but
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as already mentioned,the Parks Dept is requiring construction of a 10' detached pathway along
E. Lake Hazel to connect to the pathway to the west.
Per an Interagency Cooperative Development Agreement,Brighton Development will be required
to construct a new north/south collector roadway along the site's east property line from the south
property line to Lake Hazel Road. They will also be required to install a temporary turnaround at
the terminus of the stub street since it will be longer than 150-feet. Although ACHD is requesting
5' wide sidewalk along this collector,per the Parks Department, 10' wide detached pathway will
be constructed along this section. This E. Lake Hazel Rd/Collector Road intersection is planned
for signalization.
The City has proposed to construct 2 driveways from the site to the new collector roadway; one
for the police station and a wider driveway for the fire station. The 2 existing driveways from the
site onto Lake Hazel Road will be closed. Direct access is prohibited to Lake Hazel Road in
accord with UDC 11-3A-3.
H. Parking(UDC 11-3C):
UDC 11-3C-5 requires one(1) space for every five hundred(500) square feet of gross floor area.
With 22,710 sq. ft.between the first station and the police sub-station,46 parking spaces are
required. The concept plan indicates 53 parking spaces for the police substation, and 25 parking
spaces for the fire station. 12 of the parking spaces would be covered and would be for the use of
the police vehicles only. The concept plan shows at least 3 additional spaces for fire apparatus at
the east side of the fire station.
The parking plan appear to meet most of the landscaping requirements of UDC 11-313-8 except
there are several landscape islands which do not reflect trees as required by UDC 11-3B-8.Also,
pedestrian crossings across the drive aisles are striped whereas UDC 11-3A-19 requires the
internal pedestrian walkway to be distinguished from the vehicular driving surfaces through the
use of pavers,colored or scored concrete, or bricks. This should be addressed at the time of CZC
submittal.
I. Pathways ( UDC 11-3A-8):
The Pathways Master Plan shows a future 10' wide pathway along E. Lake Hazel Rd. as well as a
10' pathway along the eastern portion of the property(in the area of the future collector road).
The 10' pathway already exists along the northern perimeter of Discovery Park;the landscape
plan reflects a continuation of the 10 ft. wide pathway along the north and a new 10 ft.wide
detached pathway along the eastern property line.
J. Sidewalks(UDC 11-3A-17):
See analysis above.
K. Landscaping(UDC 11-3B):
UDC 11-2A-5 requires a 25' wide buffer along arterial roads and 20' along collector roads. These
buffers must be landscaped at one(1)tree per thirty-five(35) linear feet. If there is any surplus
right-of-way, and the unimproved street right-of-way is ten(10) feet or greater from the edge of
pavement to edge of sidewalk or property line,the developer shall maintain a ten-foot compacted
shoulder meeting the construction standards of the transportation authority and landscape the
remainder with lawn or other vegetative ground cover.
Parking lot landscaping is required around the perimeter of the parking lot, and no linear grouping
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of parking spaces shall exceed twelve(12) in a row,without an internal planter island. Parking
islands are also required at the ends of all parking rows.
The landscape plan indicates a buffer of at least 40 ft. in width from the property line along W.
Lake Hazel Rd. (the pathway is included in this buffer)and 20 ft. wide from the property line
along the collector to the east(although the 10 ft.wide pathway is outside of the property line.As
mentioned above in the parking analysis,there are several internal landscape islands without trees
which must be landscaped in accord with UDC standards set forth in UDC 11-313-8C.
L. Waterways(UDC
No waterways are associated with this development.
M. Fencing(UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7):
Wrought-iron security fencing of up to 8' in height is shown on the site plan. Staff notes fencing
height is limited to 6' in height in the R-8 zone district. The City should apply for alternative
compliance concurrently with the CZC.
N. Utilities (UDC 11-3A-21):
Connection to City water and sewer services is proposed in accord with UDC 11-3A-21. The
submitted Water Main& Service Sizing Plan indicates 8"water and sewer lines serving the
property.Water would be provided from a main in E. Lake Hazel Rd. Sewer would be provided
from a main at Discovery Park.
O. Building Elevations(UDC 11-3A-19 I Architectural Standards Manual):
The City has submitted colored elevations for both buildings. Architecture consists of sloped roof
buildings with CMU and wood grain metal panel as the primary field materials.
Staff is not certain the building elevations as submitted meet the minimum requirements of the
ASM for commercial buildings. The only field materials indicated on the elevations are smooth
face CMU and horizontal metal panel whereas 5.1B requires at least two distinct field materials
(material of more than 20%of the fagade) and only allows metal panel and untextured concrete as
a field material if there are at least two other qualifying field materials.At least 30%of the fagade
must use a combination of concrete,masonry, stone or unique variation in color around the base
of the building,whereas it does not appear there are any distinct materials along the base. It does
not appear there is at least 30% fenestration or a fenestration alternative as required per ASM
3.3E on the facades of the buildings. Finally,the elevations that were approved as part of the
annexation indicated timber frame accents and overhangs over entrances,whereas it appears these
elements have been removed from the updated drawings. At the time of Certificate of Zoning
Compliance(CZC) and Design Review(DE)the standards of the ASM must be met,or design
exceptions may be granted.
VI. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed conditional use permit per the provisions and
comments included in Section VII in accord with the Findings in Section VIII.
B. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard this item on October 21,2021. At the public
hearing.the Commission moved to approve the subject Conditional Use Permit request.
1. Summary-of the Commission public hearing:
a. In favor: Gunnar Gladics and Mike Schubert
b. In opposition:None
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C. Commenting: None
d. Written testimony: None
e. Staff presenting application: Alan Tiefenbach
f. Other Staff commenting on application:None
2. Key issue(s)of public testimony:
a. None
3. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission.
a. None
4. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation:
a. None
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VII. EXHIBITS
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VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. PLANNING DIVISION
1. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance and administrative design review application is required to
be submitted to the Planning Division and approved prior to submittal of building permit
applications. The buildings shall either meet all architectural requirements of the Architectural
Standards Manual(ASM)or there should be a request for a design exception as part of the CZC
submittal.
2. Future development of this site shall be generally consistent with the site plan,landscape plan,
building elevations,and the provisions contained herein.
3. Any existing residential structures shall be removed prior to certificate of occupancy.
4. 10' wide detached pathway will be constructed along E. Lake Hazel Rd and the eastern property
line as indicated on the landscape plan prior to certificate of occupancy.
5. All structures shall comply with the design standards listed in the Architectural Standards Manual
and the design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19. An application for Design Review shall be
submitted concurrently with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application and approved prior
to submittal of building permit applications.
6. The project is subject to all current City of Meridian ordinances and previous conditions of
approval associated with this site (AZ H-2021-0008).
7. A segment of the City's 10-foot multi-use pathway along E. Lake Hazel Rd,the section along the
east property line, and the new collector street planned along the east boundary of the property
shall be constructed prior to certificate of occupancy.
8. Multi-use pathways shall be constructed consistent with the location and specifications set forth
in Chapter 3 of the Meridian Pathways Master Plan unless otherwise approved by the Parks and
Recreation Director.
9. Direct access to E. Lake Hazel Rd is prohibited in accord with UDC 11-3A-3.
10. The required landscape buffers along streets shall be constructed consistent with the standards as
set forth in UDC 11-3B-7C in accord with the installation schedule in UDC 11-3B-14.
11. All ACHD conditions of approval shall be complied with.
12. All parking lots shall meet the standards as required per UDC 11-3B-8C.
13. All proposed fencing and/or any fencing shall be constructed as required by the UDC, consistent
with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7 and 11-3A-6B, as applicable, or developer shall
submit a concurrent alternative compliance to increase the fence height.
14. Outdoor lighting provisions as set forth in UDC 11-3A-11 shall be complied with.
15. Ordinances in effect at the time of application submittal shall be complied with.
16. Tree preservation mitigation standards shall be complied with per UDC 11-3B-10.
B. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
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
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
5. Any structures that are allowed to remain shall be subject to evaluation and possible reassignment
of street addressing to be in compliance with MCC.
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.
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.
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.
9. All improvements related to public life, safety and health shall be completed prior to occupancy
of the structures.
10. 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.
11. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting
that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
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12. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. At the completion of the project,the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings per
the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and approved
prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the project.
17. A streetlight plan will need to be included in the civil construction plans. Streetlight plan
requirements are listed in section 6-5 of the Improvement Standards for Streetlighting. A copy of
the standards can be found at http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272
IX. FINDINGS
A. Conditional Use Permit
The Commission shall base its determination on the conditional use permit request upon the
following:
1. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the dimensional and
development regulations in the district in which the use is located.
The site meets all dimensional and development regulations of the R-8 zoning district. The site
will provide the required landscape buffers,parking is adequate, and except for the islands
mentioned in the landscaping section the parking area will be landscaped as required by UDC
11-3B-8. Commission finds the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use.
2. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in accord
with the requirements of this title.
Commission finds the proposed fire station and police sub-station will be harmonious with the
Comprehensive Plan per the analysis in Section V of this staff report.
3. That the design,construction, operation and maintenance will be compatible with other uses in
the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and
that such use will not adversely change the essential character of the same area.
The subject site is directly adjacent to Discovery Park to the west, and will be located on the
corner of an arterial and collector street. The property on the other side of the future collector
street(to the east) is presently vacant.As mentioned in the Comprehensive Plan analysis, the
subject property is specifically within an area designated for afire and police station. The
required landscape buffers will be installed, all landscape requirements for a parking lot will be
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met, and architecture will be required to meet the standards of the ASMfor commercial
architecture. The proposed use should not change the character nature of the area.
4. That the proposed use,if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed,will not
adversely affect other property in the vicinity.
Commission finds the proposed use should not 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.
The proposed use will be served adequately by all services and is a public facility.
6. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional costs for public facilities and services
and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
Commission finds the proposed use should not create any additional costs for public facilities
and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
7. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes,materials, equipment and
conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons,property or the general welfare by
reason of excessive production of traffic,noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
This proposal is for afire station and police station. There could be sirens associated with
emergency events. However, this is a critically-needed facility in this location to serve the South
Meridian area.
8. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or
historic feature considered to be of major importance. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
Commission is unaware of any natural, scenic, or historic features on this site; thus, Commission
finds the proposed use should not result in damage of any such features.
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