PZ - Staff Report for 2-3
Charlene Way
From:Alan Tiefenbach
Sent:Thursday, January 27, 2022 3:16 PM
To:Adrienne Weatherly; Bill Nary; Bill Parsons; Charlene Way; Chris Johnson; Ted Baird
Cc:Carl Argon
Subject:H-2021-0089 Moberly Rezone
Attachments:Moberly Rezone - RZ-H-2021-0089 Staff Report.pdf
Attached is the staff report for the Moberly Rezone. This item is scheduled to be on the Commission agenda on February
3, 2022. The public hearing will be held at City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, beginning at 6:00 pm. You may attend in
person or virtually via Zoom – the link/phone number to join the meeting is located at the top of the meeting agenda.
Please call or e-mail with any questions.
Alan Tiefenbach | Current Associate Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development Dept.
33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-489-0573 | Fax: 208-489-0571
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I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This is a request to rezone 0.16 acres of land from I-L to O-T to allow the construction of a
duplex.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
1. Project Summary
Description Details Page
Acreage 0.16 acres
Future Land Use Designation Old Town(O-T)
Existing Land Use(s) Vacant
Proposed Land Use(s) One duplex
Lots(#and type;bldg./common) 1 lot
Phasing Plan(#of phases) NA
Number of Residential Units(type 2
of units)
Density 12 du/ac
Open Space(acres,total None required
[%]/buffer/qualified)
Amenities NA
Physical Features(waterways, No unique physical features
hazards,flood plain,hillside)
Neighborhood meeting date;#of Octboer 19,2021 —4 attendees
attendees:
History(previous approvals) J.M.Anderson's Second Addition,platted in 1905
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2. Community Metrics
Description Details Page
Ada County Highway District No traffic impact study required
• Staff report(yes/no) No
• Requires ACHD Commission No
Action es/no
Access(Arterial/Collectors/State Access will occur from an alley accessed from W.
Hwy/Local)(Existing and Proposed) Broadway Ave and W.Railroad St
Stub Street/Interconnectivity/Cross None 9F
Access
Existing Road Network NW 2nd St,W.Broadway Ave,W.Railroad St and NW V
St.
Existing Arterial Sidewalks/ No buffers proposed or required
Buffers
Proposed Road Improvements No road improvements required,sidewalk will be required
along the NW 2nd St frontage
Distance to nearest City Park(+ Approx. 1/4 mile to Centennial Park
size
Fire Service No comments
Police Service No comments
Wastewater
• Comments • Additional 306 gpd committed to model. Total
committed flow to treatment plant is 14.25 MGD.
• Currently sewer is from back alleyway to the west.
However,City is planning on abandoning the line in
the alley and installing a new main in W 1 st St. The
plan is for this project to start Spring of 2022.If the
applicant wishes to connect to sewer in the alleyway
before the new sewer is installed they will be required
to install a dry line to the east property boundary for
easy connection to the new main once built.
Water
Distance to Water Services 0
Pressure Zone 2
Water Quality No concerns
Project Consistent with Water Yes
Master Plan
Impacts/Concerns A utility plan will need to be submitted,reviewed and
approved by PW.
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III. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
Carl Argon—4515 E. Copper Point Dr. Meridian,ID 83642
B. Owner:
Moberly Holdings, LLC - 4408 W. Saddle Ridge Dr.,Nampa, ID 83687
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IV. NOTICING
Planning& Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Newspaper Notification 1/18/2022
Radius notification mailed to
properties within 300 feet 1/14/2022
Sign Posting 1/25/2022
Nextdoor posting 1/14/2022
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
This is a proposal to rezone from I-L to O-T to allow for the construction of duplex.
The subject property is a vacant lot comprising 0.16-acres which is zoned I-L. Along NW lst St. (east
side of the property)is predominately single family,multifamily and duplexes,nearly all of which is
at least 50 years of age (with many dating back to the early 1900s).West of the property is a mixture
of industrial uses,a food bank,religious facility and residential,both single family and attached.
North of the property is single family attached and multifamily. One of the properties approximately
100 feet to the north is already zoned O-T (631 NW 1 sT St). Railroad tracks are approximately 200
feet south of the property. An alley borders the property along the west.
1. Rezoning
The applicant proposes to rezone from I-L to O-T to construct a duplex. A duplex is a principally-
permitted use in the O-T zoning district and the zoning would be in conformance with the FLUM
as described below.
The City may require a development agreement(DA) in conjunction with a rezoning pursuant to
Idaho Code section 67-6511A. As this property is already within the City,the infrastructure
surrounding the property has already been installed,and all other requirements have been
addressed through pertinent regulations, staff comments,and the design review required for the
duplex, staff is not recommending a development agreement with this rezoning.
2. Future Land Use Map Designation(https:llwww.meridianciiy.or /�compplan)
The FLUM recommends the property for Old Town. This designation includes the historic
downtown and the true community center. Sample uses include offices,retail and lodging,
theatres,restaurants, and service retail for surrounding residents and visitors.A variety of
residential uses are also envisioned and could include reuse of existing buildings,new
construction of multi-family residential over ground floor retail or office uses.
The purpose of the O-T district is to accommodate and encourage further intensification of the
historical city center in accord with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan. The intent of the O-T
district is to delineate a centralized activity center and to encourage its renewal,revitalization and
growth as the public,quasi-public, cultural, financial and recreational center of the city. Public
and quasi-public uses integrated with general business, and medium high to high density
residential is encouraged to provide the appropriate mix and intensity of activities necessary to
establish a truly urban city center.
The applicant proposes to construct a duplex(2units)on the subject property once the rezone
process is concluded.Although the Plan does specifically mention multi-family residential over
ground floor retail or office uses,the property is surrounded on three sides by existing one story
residential and multifamily with only a small number of industrial or non-residential uses in close
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proximity. Although a work/live situation is feasible,because the subject property is on a
residential street with no commercial frontage, staff finds the proposed residential use in this area
appropriate.
3. Comprehensive Plan Policies(https:llwww.meridianciU.or /g compplan):
• Encourage diverse housing options suitable for various income levels,household sizes, and
lifestyle preferences. (2.01.01)
This application is for a rezoning from I-L to O-T to allow a duplex on an infill site. This would
allow for more diversity in housing.
• Maintain a range of residential land use designations that allow diverse lot sizes,housing types,
and densities. (2.01.01 C)
A duplex would increase the diversity in lot sizes, housing types and densities.
• Encourage the development of high quality, dense residential and mixed-use areas near in and
around Downtown,near employment,large shopping centers,public open spaces and parks, and
along major transportation corridors,as shown on the Future Land Use Map. (2.02.01E)
The subject property is an infill site near the downtown core, within a large area which is
designated for Old Town zoning by the Comprehensive Plan, near N. Meridian Rd., a principal
arterial, and is within walking distance of a large amount of goods, services and jobs.
• Encourage infill development. (3.03.01E.)
The property is vacant property, surrounded by existing residential development on all sides,
except for a body repair shop directly to the west. This is an infill development.
• Ensure development is connected to City of Meridian water and sanitary sewer systems and the
extension to and through said developments are constructed in conformance with the City of
Meridian Water and Sewer System Master Plans in effect at the time of development. (3.03.03A)
This project can be serviced by City of Meridian water and sewer, and all infrastructure will be
designed in conformance with City standards.
4. Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
The property is presently vacant.
5. Proposed Use Analysis:
The applicant proposes to rezone from I-L to O-T to construct a duplex. This is a principally-
permitted use in the O-T zoning district subject to applicable standards for development in the
traditional neighborhood districts.
6. Dimensional Standards(UDC 11-2):
UDC 11-2D-4 requires a minimum height of 35 feet and all buildings should be a minimum of 2-
stories. There are no minimum setbacks in the O-T zoning district. The proposed elevations
reflect a building that is 2-stories.
7. Access(UDC 11-3A-3, 11-3H-4):
The subject property would be alley-loaded. This brings the building closer to the street and
removes garages and driveways from the front view of the home. This is consistent with new
urbanist principles in an old town zone district. Access will occur via an alley at the west which
connects from W. Broadway to W. Railroad St.At present,there is a dumpster blocking the alley
north of the property. This requires access to occur by traveling southbound on NW 2"d St and
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then eastbound on W. Railroad St,which is a one-way street. There is presently a fence in the
location where the driveway is proposed,but staff did confirm by a site visit that the 16 ft.wide
alley to the location of the proposed driveway is adequate.ACHD and Fire have reviewed the
proposed access configuration and have not expressed comments or concerns.
8. Parking(UDC 11-3C):
The applicant proposes a duplex with two-bedroom units.UDC 11-3C-6 requires 2 parking
spaces per dwelling unit with at least one in an enclosed garage, other spaces may be enclosed or
a minimum 10-foot by 20-foot parking pad.
The concept site plan reflects two one-car garages with a driveway area of 30 ft. long by 44 ft.
wide. In addition,there is plenty of on-street guest parking along NW 1st Street. The parking
provided meets the minimum requirements of 11-3C. As required per UDC 11-3C-5,all off street
parking areas and driveways into and through a parking area shall be improved with a compacted
gravel base,not less than four(4) inches thick, surfaced with asphaltic pavement.
9. Sidewalks(UDC 11-3A-17):
There is presently no sidewalk, curb or gutter along NW 1 st St. The applicant will be required to
install a sidewalk a minimum of 5 ft. in width as required per UDC 11-3A-17.
10. Landscaping(UDC 11-3B):
A landscape buffer is not required for a duplex in the O-T zone district. The UDC does not
regulate landscaping on residential lots.
11. Fencing(UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7):
There is existing fencing along the side and rear property line. The rear fencing would need to be
removed to accommodate parking at the alley-loaded structure. Any new or relocated fencing
should comply with fencing regulations per UDC 11-3A-7.
12. Utilities (UDC 11-3A-21):
Public services are available to accommodate the proposed development.
13. Building Elevations(UDC 11-3A-19 I Architectural Standards Manual):
A conceptual elevation was provided with this application. The elevation indicates a structure
with pitched roofs, fishscale accents,clapboard siding, shuttered windows and a small ground
level patio on each side.As is required by the O-T zoning district,the units are at least two-
stories, although the elevations do not indicate whether the minimum required 35' height is met.
Design review is required prior to building permit. The dwelling units will be reviewed against
the Architectural Standards Manual(ASM). The ASM for residential requires visually heavier
and more massive elements or materials, such as stone or masonry,primarily at the base of
buildings, and lighter elements and materials such as siding.Also,the ASM states primary
building entries to be clearly defined using any unique combination of architectural elements,
materials,or fagade modulation meeting other architectural standards in the Manual.
The elevations show a combined front entrance inset for both units with minimal overhang. This
project is near the downtown core and is being proposed for Old-Town zoning.A key element of
old-town design is walkability in residential areas,bringing houses to the street with narrow
setbacks(or build-to's) and offering a sense of community and gathering places through the uses
of useable porches. In order to set the precedent for how NW 1st develops in the future, staff
recommends a condition of approval that at time of design review submittal the structure shall
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include a ground-level covered porch for each unit(individual or combined)of sufficient size to
allow covered seating at the front.
VI. DECISION
1. Staff.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning from I-L to O-T with the conditions noted
in Section VII of this report.
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VII. EXHIBITS
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2. Rezoning Legal Description(date: 12/9/2021)
Description for
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December 9, 2021
A portion of the in the Northeast 1/4 at the Southeast 114 of Section 12,
Township 3 NWh, Range 1 West, Boise Meridian,City of Meridian,Ada County, Idaho
more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a 5/8"Iron pin marking the centerline intersection of N.
Meridian Road and W.Broadway Avenue, from which a 5/8"Iron pin marking the
centerline intersection of W. 3rd Street and W. Broadway Avenue, bears North
89625'49"West,956.87 feet; thence an the centerline of W. Broadway Avenue, North
89325'49"West, 323.00 feet to the centerline of NW 1st Street;thence on the
centerline of NW 1 st Street, South 00`30'09"Vilest,246.25 feet to the easterly
extension of the north boundary line of the South W4 of Lot 9, Block 2,J.M.Anderson$
Second Addition to Meridian, as file in Book 2 of Plats at Page 87, records of Ada
County, Idaho and the HEAL POINT OF BEGINNING;
thence continuing on said centerline, South 00°30'09"West,43.75 feet to the
easterly extension of the south boundary fine of Lot 10. Block 2 of said J.M.Andersons
Second Addition to Meridian;
thence on said south boundary line and the easterly and westerly extension
thereo#, North 89825'49"West, 158.06 feet to the centerline of a public alley;
thence on the centerline of the public alley,North W30'09"East, 43.75 feet to
the westerly extension of the north boundary line of the South 3/4 of said Lot 9;
thence on said north boundary line and the easterly and westerly extension
thereof, South 89°25'49"East, 158.06 feet to the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING.
Containing 0.159 acres, mafv of less.
This description was prepared using record data as shown on Record of Survey
No. 9863, recorded as Inst rum ant No. 2014-D58419, records of Ada County, Idaho and
was not verified with a survey on the ground by Idaho Survey Croup, LLC.
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VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. PLANNING
Staff Comments:
1. Administrative design review is required prior to building permit for all new attached residential
structures containing two(2) or more dwelling units. Elevations should include at least two field
materials, accent materials, a heavier accent material around the base of the buildings, covered
porches, and overhangs matching the rooflines or porches over the garage doors.
2. The duplex shall include a ground-level covered porch at the front for each unit(individual or
combined) of sufficient size to allow covered seating. Conformance will be reviewed at time of
design review.
3. All off street parking areas and driveways shall be improved with a compacted gravel base,not
less than four(4)inches thick, surfaced with asphaltic pavement, as required per UDC 11-3C-5.
4. Sidewalk should be constructed along NW I"Street pursuant to UDC 11-3A-17.
5. Staff s failure to cite specific ordinance provisions does not relieve the applicant of responsibility
for compliance.
6. The applicant shall construct all proposed fencing and/or any fencing required by the UDC,
consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7 and 11-3A-6B, as applicable.
7. The development shall comply with all provisions of the O-T zoning district as set forth in UDC
11-2D-1.
B. PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
Site Specific Conditions:
1. There is a sewer main running through the alley on the west side of this parcel that currently
serves the area,however,the City will be installing a new line in West 1"Street which will need
to be utilized. The applicant can use the current sewer line,but must install a dry line to the east
for future connection to the new main once it is built.
2. A utility plan must be provided for review and approval by the City with the building permit
application.
General Conditions:
3. Any structures that are allowed to remain shall be subject to evaluation and possible reassignment
of street addressing to be in compliance with MCC.
4. 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.
5. 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
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the development,and if so,how they will continue to be used,or provide record of their
abandonment.
6. 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.
7. All improvements related to public life, safety and health shall be completed prior to occupancy
of the structures.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting
that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
11. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
12. 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.
13. 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.
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IX. FINDINGS
A. Rezoning
Required Findings: Upon recommendation from the commission,the council shall make a full
investigation and shall,at the public hearing,review the application. In order to grant an
annexation and/or rezone,the council shall make the following findings:
1. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive
plan;
Staff finds the proposed zoning map amendment to rezone the property from the I-L zoning
district to the O-T zoning district is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, if all conditions
of approval are met.
2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed districts,
specifically the purpose statement;
Staff finds the proposed zoning map amendment and the request for the development complies
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with the regulations outlined in the requested O-T zoning district and is consistent with the
purpose statement of the requested traditional neighborhood zoning districts in general.
3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health,safety,
and welfare;
As this is an infill site surrounded by predominately residential development, Staff finds the
proposed zoning map amendment should not be detrimental to the public health, safety and
welfare.
4. The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services
by any political subdivision providing public services within the city including,but not
limited to, school districts; and
Staff finds the proposed zoning map amendment will not result in an adverse impact on the
delivery of services by any political subdivision providing public services within the City.
5. The annexation(as applicable)is in the best interest of city.
Subject site is already annexed so Staff finds this finding nonapplicable.
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