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October 26, 2021
C. Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Community Development Services
Meridian City Hall
RE. Apex East Subdivision — Rezone, Preliminary Plat and DA Modification applications
Dear Mr. Hood:
Enclosed is the referenced application for Apex East Subdivision (because the project is to be known and
marketed as "Pinnacle", that name may be found occasionally in application graphics and narrative).
The portion of the development we're calling "Apex East," is located immediately east of Discovery
Park, and is depicted conceptually on the following page with the detailed preliminary plat.
The overall Apex Subdivision (including Apex East) will develop as a single, integrated project, centered
at the intersection of Locust Grove and Lake Hazel Grove Roads within the area below. Residents within
APEX will have access to all community amenities.
BRIGHTON —Creating GREAT Places — 2929 W. Navigator Drive, Ste. 400, Meridian, ID 83642
www.brightoncorp.com 208-378-4000
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The Application in Detail
REZONING
The property was annexed by the City of Meridian in early 2016 with an R-4 zoning designation.
The requested rezoning to the R-8 designation complies with the December 2019
Comprehensive Plan FLUM update, below.
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PRELIMINARY PLAT
The proposed Apex East Subdivision includes 97 single -Family Residential Lots, and 14 common lots,
along with the associated amenities, and active open space areas.
The Site Data Table on page 5 provides specific information for the Apex East preliminary plat depicted
on the page 4.
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SITE DATA TABLE
APEX WEST
Single -Family Residential Lots
97
Total Common Lots
14
Total Site Area
32.207 acres
Acreage of Qualified Open Space
7.05 acres
Percentage of Qualified Open Space
21.89%
Gross Density
3.012 du/acre
Net Density
5.133 du/acre
Open Space & Amenities
As noted in the Site Data Table (above), and depicted in the Qualified Open Space composite on page 7,
the "qualified open space" for this project is 21.89%, exceeding the UDC's 10% requirement.
In accordance with UDC Section 11-3G-3A, the amenities proposed with this phase of the Pinnacle
development are as follows:
• Additional qualified open space (UDC11-3G-3C.1f)
o At 10%, a minimum of 3.22 acres is required; a total of 7.05 acres is provided
o The 3.83 acre "excess" (166,834 s.f.) qualifies as an additional amenity
• Children's play structure — Lot 1, Block 5 (UDC Section 11-3G-3C.2b) [Conceptual, subject to
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• Multi -use pathway along the southern boundary of the plat, providing a connection to Discovery
Park to the west and Eagle Road to the east, consistent with the Meridian Pathways Plan (UDC
Section 11-3G-3C.3b)
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Development Akyreement Modification
The project is subject to the development agreement executed in early 2016 with the City -initiated
annexation (South Meridian H-2015-0019 DA). That action anticipated amendment of the DA's "to
approve any proposed development plan, "(Section 5.1.4 of each DA, below) as well as the rezoning
required by that development plan -rezoning, as cited on page 3 of this narrative, which fully complies
with the City's newly -adopted Comprehensive Plan FLUM.
• Murgoitio, LLC - Instrument No. 2016-007075
No specific DA Agreement language changes to the referenced DA's are proposed at this point in the
process. However, changes are anticipated, potentially, to the provisions of Section 3. Definitions and
Section 4. Uses Permitted by This Agreement, but definitely to the provisions of Section 5. Conditions
Governing Development of the Property.
Subsequent to City Council approval of the project and the site -specific conditions of approval, the
applicant will work with City planning and legal staff to craft the required modifications to each of the
applicable development agreements. Those modifications will, following execution, be presented to the
Council for approval.
Section 5.1.4 of all three development agreements states that the 'first such" application for DA
amendment is at no cost to the applicant. Thus, no fee is provided for the DA modifications.
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In Conclusion
As supported by the accompanying applications and documentation, we request approval of the rezone,
preliminary plat and DA modification for Apex East Subdivision.
If you or your staff have questions, or require additional information, please let me know for expedited
response.
For Brighton Development, Inc.
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Assistant Project Manager - Entitlement
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