CC - Staff Report
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HEARING
DATE:
February 8, 2022
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Sonya Allen, Associate Planner
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: H-2021-0075; CR-2022-0001
Rackham East – AZ, PP
Eagle View Apartments – CUP, ALT,
CR
LOCATION: South side of I-84, ¼ mile east of S.
Eagle Rd., in the south ½ of Section 16,
T.3N., R.1E.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Annexation (AZ) of 25.76 acres of land with a C-G zoning district; Preliminary Plat (PP) consisting
of two (2) multi-family residential building lots (i.e. Lots 1-2, Block 1) and six (6) commercial
building lots (i.e. Lots 3-8, Block 1) on 29.7 acres of land; and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a
multi-family development consisting of 396 units on 15.94 acres of land in the proposed C-G zoning
district.
Alternative Compliance is requested to the following UDC standards with the CUP application:
• UDC 11-3A-19B.3, which requires no more than 50% of the total off-street parking area for
the site to be located between building facades and abutting streets, to be allowed due the site
design which enhances usable site amenities by placing them internal to the development
with parking mostly on the periphery of the site;
• UDC Table 11-3C-6, which doesn’t include off-street parking standards for studio unit
apartments, to allow the parking standards for vertically integrated residential to apply;
• UDC 11-4-3-27B.3, which requires a minimum of 80 square feet of private, usable open
space to be provided for each unit, to allow zero (0) for studio units (0% of the standard), 54-
60 square feet (s.f.) for 1-bedroom units (67.5%-75% of the standard) and 58-85 s.f. for 2-
bedroom units (68%-106% of the standard).
Note: The Applicant filed a request for City Council review of the Director’s decision on this
matter, see Section V.C, highlighted text, for more information.
STAFF REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Description Details Page
Acreage 25.76-acres (AZ); 29.7-acres (PP); 15.94-acres (CUP)
Existing/Proposed Zoning R1 and RUT in Ada County (existing)/C-G (proposed)
Future Land Use Designation Mixed Use – Regional (MU-R)
Existing Land Use(s) Vacant land (formerly single-family homes)
Proposed Land Use(s) Commercial (mixed use) and multi-family apartments
Lots (# and type; bldg./common) 8 buildable lots (2 multi-family & 6 commercial)/0
common lots
Phasing Plan (# of phases) 1 phase (plat); 2 phases (CUP)
Number of Residential Units (type
of units)
396 multi-family apartment units
Physical Features (waterways,
hazards, flood plain, hillside)
The Ridenbaugh Canal runs along the east boundary of the
site.
Neighborhood meeting date; # of
attendees:
3/3/21 – 6 attendees; and 9/1/21 – 7 attendees
History (previous approvals) None
B. Community Metrics
Description Details Pg
Ada County Highway
District
• Staff report (yes/no) Yes
• Requires ACHD
Commission Action
(yes/no)
No
A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) was submitted.
Access
(Arterial/Collectors/State
Hwy/Local)(Existing and
Proposed)
One access is proposed via S. Rolling Hill Dr. from E. Overland
Rd. to the south; and two driveways will provide access from the
commercial development to the west via S. Silverstone Way from
E. Overland Rd. (a signalized intersection exists at
Silverstone/Overland)
Traffic Level of Service
Stub
Street/Interconnectivity/Cros
s Access
Two (2) driveways will be extended into the site from the west
boundary. S. Rolling Hill Dr. will stub at the southern boundary
of the site.
Existing Road Network S. Rolling Hill Dr., a local street, extends from the south from
Overland Rd. to the north boundary of the site.
Existing Arterial Sidewalks /
Buffers
There are no existing arterial streets on or abutting this site.
Proposed Road
Improvements
West Ada School District
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Description Details Pg
• Distance (elem, ms, hs)
• Capacity of Schools
• # of Students Enrolled
• Predicted # of students
generated from
proposed development
40 +/-
Police Service
• Distance to Police
Station
2.7 miles
• Police Response Time Meets response time goals
• Calls for Service 3,400 (in RD ‘M752’) – between 10/16/19 and 10/15/21)
• % of calls for service
split by priority
• Accessibility
• Specialty/resource needs
• Crimes 185 (RD – M752 – between 10/16/19 and 10/15/21)
• Crashes 224 (RD – M752 – between 10/16/19 and 10/15/21)
• Other MPD can service this area if approved. For more info, see:
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=241
580&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity&cr=1
Wastewater
• Distance to Sewer
Services
Directly adjacent
• Sewer Shed Five Mile Trunk Shed
• Estimated Project Sewer
ERU’s
See application
• WRRF Declining
Balance
14.25
• Project Consistent with
WW Master
Plan/Facility Plan
Yes
• Impacts/concerns • Flow is committed
• Do not have a sewer stub to the south on Rolling Hill Dr. These
properties will be serviced from Overland Rd.
Water
• Distance to Water
Services
Directly adjacent
• Pressure Zone 4
• Estimated Project Water
ERU’s
See application
• Water Quality Concerns None
• Project Consistent with
Water Master Plan
Yes
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Description Details Pg
• Impacts/Concerns The development needs a second connection to water. There are
two options to do so; either connect to Overland Rd via S Rolling
Hills Dr or connect to the northwest existing 16’’ water main.
C. Project Area Maps
A. Applicant:
Brighton Development, Inc. – 2929 W. Navigator Dr., Ste. 400, Meridian, ID 83642
B. Owners:
BVA Rolling Hills No. 1, LLC – 2929 W. Navigator Dr., Ste. 400, Meridian, ID 83642
Future Land Use Map
Aerial Map
Zoning Map
Planned Development Map
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C. Representative:
Josh Beach, Brighton Development, Inc. – 2929 W. Navigator Dr., Ste. 400, Meridian, ID 83642
III. NOTICING
Planning & Zoning
Posting Date
City Council
Posting Date
Notification published in
newspaper 11/16/2021 1/23/2022
Notification mailed to property
owners within 300 feet 11/12/2021 1/21/2022
Applicant posted public hearing
notice on site 11/22/2021 1/28/2022
Nextdoor posting 11/12/2021 1/21/2022
IV. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS (Comprehensive Plan)
Land Use: The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) contained in the Comprehensive Plan designates this
property as Mixed Use – Regional (MU-R).
The purpose of the MU-R designation is to provide a mix of employment, retail, and residential
dwellings and public uses near major arterial intersections. The intent is to integrate a variety of uses
together, including residential, and to avoid predominantly single use developments such as a regional
retail center with only restaurants and other commercial uses. Developments should be anchored by
uses that have a regional draw with the appropriate supporting uses. The developments are
encouraged to be designed consistent with the conceptual MU-R plan depicted in Figure 3D (pg. 3-
17).
The Applicant proposes to develop the site with office (and possibly some secondary retail uses) and
multi-family residential uses. The site is located near S. Eagle Rd. and E. Overland Rd., a major
arterial intersection, and the Eagle Rd./I-84 interchange. The proposed offices will provide nearby
employment opportunities and services for residents in the vicinity. Other commercial uses (offices,
entertainment, multi-tenant retail, hotel, etc.) exist to the west in the larger MU-R designated area for
a larger mix of uses as desired in MU-R designated areas. Pedestrian walkways are proposed for
interconnectivity within the overall area.
In reviewing development applications, the following items will be considered in all Mixed-Use
areas, per the Comprehensive Plan (pg. 3-13): (Staff’s analysis in italics)
• “A mixed-use project should include at least three types of land uses. Exceptions may be
granted for smaller sites on a case-by-case basis. This land use is not intended for high
density residential development alone.”
The proposed development includes office and multi-family residential (i.e. apartments)
which will add to the variety of uses planned in the larger MU-R designated area to the west
consisting of office, retail, entertainment and hotel uses.
• “Where appropriate, higher density and/or multi-family residential development is encouraged
for projects with the potential to serve as employment destination centers and when the project
is adjacent to US 20/26, SH-55, SH-16 or SH-69.”
The proposed multi-family high density development should provide housing options in close
proximity to nearby employment uses located along SH-55 and I-84.
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• “Mixed Use areas are typically developed under a master or conceptual plan; during an
annexation or rezone request, a development agreement will typically be required for
developments with a Mixed-Use designation.”
A conceptual development plan was submitted with the proposed annexation application for
the subject property that’s located within the MU-R designation. A Development Agreement
that ties future development to this plan and the general guidelines for mixed use
developments and specifically the MU-R designation is recommended as a provision of
annexation.
• “In developments where multiple commercial and/or office buildings are proposed, the
buildings should be arranged to create some form of common, usable area, such as a plaza or
green space.”
The conceptual development plan depicts a common area between the two office buildings that
appears to meet this guideline; more details should be submitted on a site plan submitted for
development of these buildings that comply with this guideline.
• “The site plan should depict a transitional use and/or landscaped buffering between
commercial and existing low- or medium-density residential development.”
Multi-family residential uses are proposed on the southern portion of the site adjacent to
existing rural residential properties as a transition and buffer to commercial office uses on the
northern portion of the site. A 25-foot wide landscaped buffer with dense landscaping is also
required in the C-G zoning district along the southern boundary of the site to residential uses.
Staff also recommends a 6-foot tall sight obscuring fence is constructed along the southern
boundary of the site as an added buffer to adjacent rural residential properties.
• “Community-serving facilities such as hospitals, clinics, churches, schools, parks, daycares,
civic buildings, or public safety facilities are expected in larger mixed-use developments.”
No such uses are specifically proposed in this development – the tenants of the office buildings
are unknown at this time; however, St. Luke’s hospital and medical offices are less than a mile
away to the northwest of this site.
• “Supportive and proportional public and/or quasi-public spaces and places including but not
limited to parks, plazas, outdoor gathering areas, open space, libraries, and schools are
expected; outdoor seating areas at restaurants do not count.”
An outdoor gathering area is depicted on the conceptual development plan between the two
office buildings on the northern portion of the site. Details should be submitted with
development of these buildings that demonstrate compliance with this guideline.
• “Mixed use areas should be centered around spaces that are well-designed public and quasi-
public centers of activity. Spaces should be activated and incorporate permanent design
elements and amenities that foster a wide variety of interests ranging from leisure to play.
These areas should be thoughtfully integrated into the development and further placemaking
opportunities considered.”
The proposed conceptual development plan depicts a plaza/gathering area between the two
office buildings on the northern portion of the site. A pedestrian circulation network, which
will connect to the larger 90-acre Eagle View/Rackham development to the west, is proposed
around the perimeter of the overall development as well as throughout the site that provide
pedestrian connections to the multi-family development, office, retail, restaurant and
hospitality uses within the development.
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• “All mixed-use projects should be directly accessible to neighborhoods within the section by
both vehicles and pedestrians.”
The proposed development is directly accessible to residents in Rolling Hill Subdivision to
the south by vehicle via S. Rolling Hill Dr. There are no pedestrian pathway stubs to this site
from the adjacent residential development. S. Rolling Hill Dr. is currently a substandard
street and lacks pedestrian facilities; ACHD is requiring may require off-site improvements
with this application consisting of a sidewalk along one side of Rolling Hill and possibly
pavement widening if access via Rolling Hills isn’t restricted to emergency access only.
The Ridenbaugh Canal provides a barrier between the subject property and the residential
development to the east; no vehicular or pedestrian connections exist across the canal to this
site.
Staff recommends pathway stubs are provided at the southern boundary of the site near the
west and east boundaries of the site for future extension upon redevelopment of the
properties to the south for pedestrian connectivity with adjacent developments.
• “Alleys and roadways should be used to transition from dissimilar land uses, and between
residential densities and housing types.”
A 25-foot wide densely landscaped buffer and a driveway is proposed along the southern
boundary of the site as a transition and buffer between existing rural residential properties
and the proposed high-density multi-family residential development.
• “Because of the parcel configuration within Old Town, development is not subject to the
Mixed-Use standards listed herein.”
The subject property is not located in Old Town; therefore, this item is not applicable.
In reviewing development applications, the following items will be considered in MU-R
areas, per the Comprehensive Plan (pgs. 3-16 thru 3-17):
• Development should generally comply with the general guidelines for development in all
Mixed-Use areas.
Staff’s analysis on the proposed project’s compliance with these guidelines is included above.
• Residential uses should comprise a minimum of 10% of the development area at gross
densities ranging from 6 to 40 units/acre. There is neither a minimum nor maximum imposed
on non-retail commercial uses such as office, clean industry, or entertainment uses.
The total development area consists of 29.7 acres; the multi-family residential portion
consists of 15.94 acres, which is 53% of the site in accord with this guideline. Multi-family
apartments are proposed at a gross density of 24.8 units/acre, which falls within the desired
density range.
• Retail commercial uses should comprise a maximum of 50% of the development area.
A mix of non-residential commercial uses will be provided on 47% of the development area in
accord with this guideline. Retail uses are expected to comprise only a small portion of the
development.
Where the development proposes public and quasi-public uses to support the development, the
developer may be eligible for additional area for retail development (beyond the allowed 50%),
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based on the ratios below:
• For land that is designated for a public use, such as a library or school, the developer is
eligible for a 2:1 bonus. That is to say, if there is a one-acre library site planned and
dedicated, the project would be eligible for two additional acres of retail development.
• For active open space or passive recreation areas, such as a park, tot-lot, or playfield, the
developer is eligible for a 2:1 bonus. That is to say, if the park is 10 acres in area, the site
would be eligible for 20 additional acres of retail development.
• For plazas that are integrated into a retail project, the developer would be eligible for a 6:1
bonus. Such plazas should provide a focal point (such as a fountain, statue, and water
feature), seating areas, and some weather protection. That would mean that by providing a
half-acre plaza, the developer would be eligible for three additional acres of retail
development.
This guideline is not applicable as no public/quasi-public uses are proposed in the MU-R
designated area on this site.
Comprehensive Plan Policies: The following Comprehensive Plan Policies are applicable to this
development:
• “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 service is available and can be extended by the developer with
development in accord with UDC 11-3A-21. Urban services are available to be provided
upon development.
• “Encourage compatible uses and site design to minimize conflicts and maximize use of land.”
(3.07.00)
The proposed commercial uses should be compatible with existing and future commercial
uses to the west and the proposed residential apartments should be compatible with existing
residential uses to the south.
• “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 mix of residential and office uses will provide opportunities to live and work in
close proximity. The existing and planned office, retail and entertainment uses to the west
will provide nearby shopping, work and play opportunities to enhance livability and
sustainability.
• “Encourage the development of supportive commercial near employment areas.” (3.06.02C)
Ancillary retail uses may be provided in the proposed office buildings; no stand-along retail
uses are proposed on the site. However, retail/restaurant uses are anticipated in the multi-
tenant building(s) within the development to the west.
• “Require pedestrian circulation plans to ensure safety and convenient access across large
commercial and mixed-use developments.” (3.07.02A)
The conceptual development plan depicts a pathway within the street buffer along I-84. The
pedestrian plan included in Section VII.H depicts internal pedestrian walkways throughout
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the site for safe and convenient access.
• “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)
The proposed development will connect to City water and sewer systems; services are
required to be provided to and though this development in accord with current City plans.
• “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 to this site and can be extended by the developer
with development in accord with UDC 11-3A-21. The emergency response times for Police
Dept. and Fire Dept. meets the established goals.
• “Require appropriate landscaping, buffers, and noise mitigation with new development along
transportation corridors (setback, vegetation, low walls, berms, etc.).” (3.07.01C)
A 50-foot wide landscaped street buffer is required to be provided along the northern
boundary of the site on land that abuts I-84; noise mitigation is not required per UDC 11-
3H-4D.
• “Evaluate the feasibility of annexing existing county enclaves and discourage the creation of
additional enclaves.” (3.03.03I)
Excluding the outparcel (#S1116427890) along the northern boundary of the east portion of
the site from the subject annexation and development plan will create a County enclave
surrounded by City annexed land, which is not desired. Note: The Applicant is attempting to
acquire this parcel.
• “Require urban infrastructure be provided for all new developments, including curb and
gutter, sidewalks, water and sewer utilities.” (3.03.03G)
Urban infrastructure is required to be provided with development in accord with UDC
standards.
In summary, Staff believes the proposed development plan is generally consistent with the vision
of the Comprehensive Plan for this area per the analysis above.
V. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ANALYSIS (UDC)
A. Annexation:
The proposed annexation is for 25.76-acres of land with a C-G (General Retail and Service
Commercial) zoning district. The proposed use of the property will include multi-family
residential apartments and office uses. A multi-family development requires approval of a CUP in
the C-G zoning district and is subject to the specific use standards for such listed in UDC 11-4-3-
27; office uses are principally permitted in the C-G zoning district as are retail uses.
Staff recommended in the pre-application meeting to the Applicant that they request R-40
zoning for the multi-family portion of the development – they did not do so. The proposed
use still requires approval of a CUP in the R-40 district; however, the R-40 zoning would
more accurately reflect the land uses developed on the site when looking at the City’s zoning
map. For this reason, Staff recommends the multi-family portion of the site is zoned R-40
instead of C-G; the remainder of the site should be zoned C-G as requested. With this
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change, new legal descriptions and exhibit maps should be submitted prior to the City
Council hearing. Because the R-40 district is less intense than the C-G district, the project does
not need to be re-noticed.
The proposed C-G zoning and recommended R-40 zoning is consistent with the associated MU-R
FLUM designation as are the proposed uses.
The property is contiguous to City annexed land and is within the City’s Area of City Impact
boundary. A legal description and exhibit map of the overall annexation area is included in
Section VIII.A.
The City may require a development agreement (DA) in conjunction with an annexation pursuant
to Idaho Code section 67-6511A. Because this site is part of a larger 90-acre overall development
that includes the property to the west, Staff recommends that DA (Inst. #2019-037825 –
Rackham) is amended to include this property and the provisions noted in Section VIII.A., To
ensure future development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and with the development
plan proposed with this application, Staff recommends a DA is required with this application,
containing the provisions noted in Section VIII.A, as discussed herein.
B. Preliminary Plat:
The proposed plat is a re-subdivision of Lots 18 and 19, Block 1, Rackham Subdivision No. 1 and
Lots 8-12, Block 2 and Lots 13-16, Block 1, Rolling Hill Subdivision. The proposed plat consists
of two (2) multi-family residential building lots (i.e. Lots 1-2, Block 1) and six (6) commercial
building lots (i.e. Lots 3-8, Block 1) on 29.7 acres of land and is proposed to be developed in one
phase. Note: The Applicant anticipates that many of the commercial lots will be consolidated or
realigned at the time of final plat as users determine precise site area requirements.
Staff recommends the property is subdivided prior to application for any building permits
for the site; or, the existing PUDI easements and right-of-way for S. Rolling Hill Dr. may be
vacated and a property boundary adjustment application approved to consolidate the
existing lots into one (1) parcel. Either method should be done prior to submittal of
applications for building permits.
Note: There is a 14-foot wide sliver of land (Parcel #S1116427890) that exists to the north of
the eastern portion of Lot 6 and Lots 7 and 8 that is not included in the proposed
subdivision (see preliminary plat exhibit in Section VII.B). It appears to previously have
been part of the right-of-way (ROW) for I-84 that was sold off as surplus ROW. It was not
included as part of the adjacent building lots in the Rolling Hill Subdivision plat in 1968;
therefore, Staff determines it to be an original parcel of record as defined in UDC 11-1A-1.
As such, the subject property is deemed to be eligible for development without that parcel.
However, Staff strongly urges the Applicant pursue obtaining the parcel and include it in
this development; otherwise, there will be an undeveloped enclave with County zoning
surrounded by City annexed land with no access and likely no maintenance of the property.
Ideally, it would be included in the subject annexation and preliminary plat application,
which would require re-noticing and a continuance of the hearing – Staff has suggested this
to the Applicant but they wish to proceed without it as they continue trying to acquire the
property. Since it is not included with this application, the applicant will have to submit a
subsequent AZ application to the City for review and approval.
Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
There are no existing structures on this site; the previous homes and accessory structures have
been removed.
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Dimensional Standards:
Development of the proposed lots is required to comply with the dimensional standards of the C-
G and R-40 zoning districts in UDC Tables 11-2B-3 and 11-2A-8.
Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards (UDC 11-6C-3):
Development of the subdivision is required to comply with the subdivision design and
improvement standards listed in UDC 11-6C-3.
Access (UDC 11-3A-3)
Access to the site exists via S. Rolling Hill Dr., a local public street that currently extends from E.
Overland Rd. to the south and runs through this site to the north boundary; this street will
ultimately stub at the south boundary and may be restricted to emergency access only. The
portion of Rolling Hill north of the southern boundary of the site is required to be vacated
prior to signature on the final plat.
Rolling Hills Dr. is not improved to urban standards (i.e. it’s narrow, lacks street lights and
doesn’t have curb, gutter or sidewalk). Two (2) driveway accesses are proposed to be extended
from the commercial property to the west for access via S. Silverstone Way from E. Overland Rd.
ACHD has requested the Applicant submit an updated analysis to Staff for the intersection of
Silverstone Way/Overland Rd. to see if the intersection can handle all of the traffic for this
development if Rolling Hill Dr. is restricted to emergency access only. If so, ACHD will not
require additional off-site improvements to Rolling Hill Dr. Cross-access/ingress-egress
easements should be provided between all lots in the subdivision as well as to the properties
to the west (Parcel # R7319432000 & R7319431900) via a note on the final plat or a separate
recorded easement in accord with UDC 11-3A-3A.2.
Road Improvements: The intersection of Overland Rd. & Eagle Rd. is scheduled in the CIP to
be widened to 7-lanes on the north and south legs, and 8-lanes on the east & west legs, and
reconstructed/signalized in the future. The design year is listed as 2025 in the IFYWP and is
listed to be improved between 2031 and 2035. Overland Rd. is listed in the CIP to be widened to
7-lanes from Eagle Rd. to Cloverdale Rd. between 2036 and 2040 and is listed as unfunded. The
intersection of Cloverdale Rd. & Overland Rd. is listed in the CIP to be widened to 7-lanes on the
north & south legs and 8-lan3s on the east & west legs and signalized between 2026 and 2030.
If Rolling Hill Dr. isn’t restricted to emergency access only, ACHD is requiring will likely
require the following improvements for Rolling Hill Dr.: restriction to right-in/right-out only;
construction of passive traffic calming measures; improvement with 24-feet of pavement, 3-foot
wide gravel shoulders and a 6-foot wide concrete sidewalk on one side of the street within
existing right-of-way; and construction of a mini roundabout at the terminus. The segment of
Rolling Hill Dr. within the site is required to be vacated. See ACHD’s staff report in Section VIII.I
for more information.
Pathways (UDC 11-3A-8):
There are no pathways depicted on the Pathways Master Plan for this site. Staff recommends
internal pedestrian walkways are provided throughout the site for interconnectivity; where
pedestrian walkways cross vehicular use areas they should be distinguished through the use
of pavers, colored or scored concrete, or bricks as set forth in UDC 11-3A-19B.4.
Sidewalks (UDC 11-3A-17):
There are no public streets proposed within this site; therefore, sidewalks are not required.
Sidewalks are not required along I-84; however, a pathway is proposed within the buffer. ACHD
is requiring a sidewalk to be constructed off-site along one side of S. Rolling Hill Dr. with
development of this site.
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Landscaping (UDC 11-3B):
A 50-foot wide street buffer is required on Lots 3-6 along the north boundary of the site adjacent
to I-84 per UDC Table 11-2B-3, landscaped per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C. The
buffer depicted on the landscape plan complies with this standard. The street buffer is required to
be maintained by the property owner or business owners’ association per UDC 11-3B-7C.2b and
should be depicted on the plat in a common lot or permanent dedicated buffer.
Landscaping is required adjacent to the pathway proposed along the northern boundary of the site
in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-12C. A 5-foot wide landscape strip is
required on both sides of the pathway planted with a mix of trees, shrubs, lawn and/or other
vegetative ground cover.
Storm Drainage:
An adequate storm drainage system is required in all developments in accord with the City’s
adopted standards, specifications and ordinances. Design and construction is required to follow
Best Management Practices as adopted by the City. The Applicant submitted a Geotechnical
Engineering Report for the subdivision. Stormwater integration is required in accord with the
standards listed in UDC 11-3B-11C.
Pressure Irrigation (UDC 11-3A-15):
Underground pressurized irrigation water is required to be provided for each and every lot in the
subdivision as required in UDC 11-3A-15. This property lies within the Nampa-Meridian
Irrigation District boundary.
Utilities (UDC 11-3A-21):
Utilities are required to be provided to the subdivision as required in UDC 11-3A-21. Staff
recommends street lights are installed along S. Rolling Hill Dr. in accord with the City’s
adopted standards, specifications and ordinances in accord with UDC 11-3A-21.
Waterways (UDC 11-3A-6):
The Ridenbaugh Canal is a large open waterway that lies within a 100-foot wide NMID easement
(50 feet on each side) along the east boundary of the site. The Applicant requests approval
from City Council of a waiver to UDC 11-3A-6B, which requires canals to be piped when
not used as a water amenity or linear open space as defined in UDC 11-1A-1, to leave the
canal open due to its large capacity. Council may grant a waiver if it finds that the public
purpose requiring such will not be served and public safety can be preserved. In order to
ensure public safety can be preserved if the canal is approved to be left open, the Applicant
proposes to construct a 6-foot tall open vision (wrought iron) fence along the eastern boundary of
the site at the edge of the irrigation easement.
This project is not within the flood plain.
Fencing (UDC 11-3A-6 and 11-3A-7):
All fencing is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7. Fencing is not
depicted on the landscape plan; however, a 6-foot tall open vision wrought iron fence is proposed
along the Ridenbaugh Canal to preserve public safety if Council approves a waiver to allow it to
remain open and not be piped.
Building Elevations (UDC 11-3A-19 | Architectural Standards Manual):
Conceptual building elevations were submitted for the future 5-story office buildings, 4-story
multi-family residential buildings, leasing and fitness buildings as shown in Section VII.I. Final
design must comply with the design standards in the Architectural Standards Manual.
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C. Conditional Use Permit (CUP):
A CUP is requested for a multi-family development consisting of 396-units in four (4) 4-story
buildings on 15.94 acres of land in the proposed C-G zoning district. Unit types consist of 48
studio, 196 1-bedroom and 152 2-bedroom units. The proposed gross density of the development
is 24.8 units per acre, which is consistent with that desired in MU-R designated areas. Note: Staff
is recommending R-40 zoning, instead of C-G, for the multi-family residential portion of the
development.
Specific Use Standards (UDC 11-4-3-27):
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. Staff is unable to determine if the buildings depicted on the concept plan
meet the minimum setback standard. The site plan submitted with the Certificate of
Zoning Compliance application should clearly depict the property lines in order to
determine compliance with this standard.
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 plans submitted with the
Certificate of Zoning Compliance application should demonstrate compliance with this
standard.
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.
Alternative Compliance is requested to this standard to allow zero (0) for studio units
(0% of the standard), 54-60 square feet (s.f.) for 1-bedroom units (67.5%-75% of the
standard) and 58-85 s.f. for 2-bedroom units (68%-106% of the standard). The
Applicant’s justification for the request is that the extraordinary site amenities proposed
coupled with innovative, new urban design with an emphasis on integrated, internal open
space, facilities, form the basis of the request in lieu of the standard. The Director is of
the opinion that the requested reduction is too much for this site. As an alternative, the
Director approves a 20% reduction (i.e. 64 square feet) for the reasons offered by the
Applicant as justification for the reduction.
The Applicant requests City Council review (CR-2022-0001) of the Director’s decision in
this matter as they feel their request is warranted based on, “the extraordinary site
amenities that are proposed for the site, the unit type and mix, and the innovative and
integrated design of the internal open space.” City Council should make a determination
on this request with the subject CUP application. If the action of the Director is upheld,
the City Council’s decision should state the reasons for the decision as set forth in UDC
11-5A-7D.1b.
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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.
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 should 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.
b. A maintenance storage area.
c. A central mailbox location, including provisions for parcel mail, that provide safe
pedestrian and/or vehicular access.
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)
These items should be depicted on the site plan submitted with the Certificate of
Zoning Compliance application.
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. All units contain more than 500 square feet of living
area.
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 396 units contain between 500 and 1,200 square feet of living area.
c. Three hundred fifty (350) square feet for each unit containing more than one
thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of living area. None of the units exceed
1,200 square feet of living area.
At a minimum, a total of 99,000 s.f. (or 2.27 acres) of outdoor common open space is
required to be provided in the proposed development. A total of 3.49 acres is proposed
consisting of street/driveway buffers, area around leasing building, landscaped areas in
parking lot and amenity areas, in excess of the minimum requirement as shown on the
exhibit in Section VII.G.
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'). All of the common
open space areas depicted on the open space exhibit in Section VII.G 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.
This project is proposed to develop in two phases. The first phase will consist of the west
two buildings along with their associated garages and carports, the west courtyard
amenities, the leasing office and the fitness building. The second phase will consist of the
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east two residential buildings along with their associated garages and carports, and the
east courtyard amenities (see phasing plan in Section VII.E).
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) None of the common open space areas are located adjacent to a collector or
arterial street.
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.
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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)
Based on 396-units, a minimum of 5 amenities are required but the decision-making body
is authorized to consider additional similar amenities if they believe the proposed
amenities aren’t adequate for the size of the development.
Amenities are proposed from each of the three categories in excess of the minimum
standards (see list and exhibit in Section VII.G). Amenities include several outdoor sport
courts/games (snook ball, cornhole boards, bocce ball, ping pong table, volleyball), open
grassy areas at least 50’ x 100’ in size, walking trails, a swimming pool, a clubhouse
with a fitness facility, kitchen and lounge, shade structures with seating and outdoor
seating around a fire table.
E. Landscaping Requirements:
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 on all elevations facing the private drives 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 V.B.
Landscaping is required to be provided along all 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.
A minimum 25-foot wide buffer to residential uses is required with development along the
southern boundary of the site per UDC Table 11-2B-3, landscaped per the standards in UDC 11-
3B-9C, which requires a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, lawn, or other vegetative
ground cover. The buffer depicted on the landscape plan needs to be widened and additional
landscaping depicted in accord with these standards.
Parking: Off-street vehicle parking is required for the proposed multi-family dwellings as set
forth in UDC Table 11-3C-6. The UDC standards applicable to this application do not include
minimum parking standards for studio units; the code has since been updated (on 10/5/21) to
require one (1) space per studio unit. The Applicant has requested alternative compliance to allow
the parking standards for vertically integrated residential to apply. Because one (1) space is
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required for vertically integrated residential uses, which is the same as the current code for studio
units, the Director finds this request acceptable and grants the request.
Based on 48 studio, 196 1-bedroom units and 152 2-bedroom units, a minimum of 570 646 off-
street spaces are required with 396 348 of those being in a covered carport or garage. Off-street
parking is required for the clubhouse as set forth in UDC 11-3C-6B.1 for non-residential uses.
Based on 6,952 square feet, a minimum of 14 spaces are required to be provided. Overall, a
minimum of 584 660 standard parking spaces are required.
A total of 651 651 off-street spaces are proposed on-site with 391 398 of those being covered in
garages (88 90)/carports (303 308); another 20 on-street spaces are proposed on the updated site
plan along the future private street along the north boundary – these spaces can serve as guest
parking but do not count toward the “off-street” parking requirement, which includes compact
spaces; compact stalls are discouraged but may be used for parking above the number of
required parking spaces. Additional parking (5 spaces) should be provided to meet the
minimum standards; the site/landscape plan submitted with the Certificate of Zoning
Compliance application should be revised to reflect compliance. Note: The calculations on the
landscape plan state 651 spaces are proposed, which differs from that on the site plan.
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. Based on 651 spaces, a minimum of 26 spaces are
required. Bike racks should be provided in central locations for each building.
Alternative Compliance (ALT) is also requested to UDC 11-3A-19B.3, which requires no more
than 50% of the total off-street parking area for the site to be located between building facades
and abutting streets, to be allowed due the site design which enhances usable site amenities by
placing them internal to the development with parking mostly on the periphery of the site.
Because the parking areas on the east and west sides of the site are screened by garages and there
is only one drive aisle with parking on each side on the north and south sides of the site and
internal parking between the structures, leaving less than 50% of the off-street parking visible
from the abutting street/driveway, Staff is of the opinion the site design complies with UDC
standards without approval of ALT.
Fencing: No fencing is depicted on the landscape plan for this development. A 6-foot tall open
vision wrought iron fence is proposed along the Ridenbaugh canal to preserve public safety if
Council approves a waiver to allow the canal to remain open and not be piped.
As an added buffer to the two adjacent rural residential properties to the south in Rolling
Hill Subdivision, Staff recommends a 6-foot tall sight obscuring fence or wall is constructed
along the southern boundary of the site.
Building Elevations (UDC 11-3A-19 | Architectural Standards Manual):
Conceptual building elevations were submitted for the proposed 4-story multi-family residential
buildings, leasing and fitness buildings as shown in Section VII.I. Final design must comply with
the design standards in the Architectural Standards Manual. A Certificate of Zoning
Compliance and Design Review application is required to be submitted for approval of the
site and building design prior to submittal of building permit applications.
VI. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the requested annexation with the requirement of a development
agreement, preliminary plat and conditional use permit with the provisions noted in Section VIII,
per the Findings in Section IX.
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B. The Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission heard these items on December 2, 2021 and
January 6, 2022. At the public hearing on January 6th, the Commission moved to recommend
approval of the subject AZ, PP and CUP requests.
1. Summary of Commission public hearing:
a. In favor: Jon Wardle, Brighton Corp. (Applicant’s Representative); Geoffrey Wardle
b. In opposition: None
c. Commenting: Alicia Eastman, Mike Blowers, Amy Wattles, Chris Majorca, Lynette
Adsitt, Matt Adsitt, Chris Maiocca, Pam Haynes
d. Written testimony: Pam Haynes
e. Staff presenting application: Sonya Allen
f. Other Staff commenting on application: Bill Parsons
2. Key issue(s) of public testimony:
a. Concern pertaining to high volume of traffic this project will generate on S. Rolling Hill
Dr. (commercial traffic through a residential neighborhood) – request for bollards to be
installed at the terminus of Rolling Hill Dr. at the southern boundary of this site that
would block off traffic but that would provide emergency access to the site;
b. Concern pertaining to construction traffic using S. Rolling Hill Dr. to access the site;
c. Against proposed development due to loss of current lifestyle (livestock and effects to
them from noise and traffic);
d. The Applicant committed to limiting construction traffic via S. Rolling Hill Dr. and
making Silverstone Way the primary access;
e. Concern pertaining to location of wells along Rolling Hill Dr. and impact on such if
improvements to Rolling Hill Dr. are required.
3. Key issue(s) of discussion by Commission:
a. Concern pertaining to generation of traffic from this development on S. Rolling Hill Dr.
and lack of urban improvements on Rolling Hill Dr.; possibility of restricting public
access for the site via S. Rolling Hill Dr. for the development;
b. Desire for the sliver of land along the northern boundary of the site (Parcel
#S1116427890) to be included in the annexation and preliminary plat boundary so as
not to create an enclave surrounded by City annexed land and an access easement to be
provided to that property for maintenance purposes;
c. Need for additional off-street parking to be provided on the site in accord with UDC
standards and possibility of a shared parking agreement with the adjacent property to
the north as an alternative to on-site parking;
4. Commission change(s) to Staff recommendation:
a. Include a condition for construction traffic for the proposed development to access the
site from the west via Silverstone Way rather than from S. Rolling Hill Dr. as
committed to by the Applicant (see condition #VIII.A.1h);
b. Requirement for the Applicant to submit a copy of the purchase agreement for the out-
parcel at the north boundary in lieu of granting an access easement to that property (see
condition #VIII.A.2a).
5. Outstanding issue(s) for City Council:
a. The Commission requested the study of the Overland/Silverstone intersection with
respect to sole access to the site from Silverstone be completed and reviewed by ACHD
prior to the City Council hearing. This was completed and reviewed by ACHD with the
following findings: The analysis and original study show that the intersection will
operate exceeding level of service thresholds with & without the additional traffic from
this development. ACHD is supportive of restricting Rolling Hill Dr. to emergency
access only with this development since this intersection mainly serves the
Rackham/ICCU development, this development is part of the overall Rackham
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development area and the applicant understands the impacts of this additional traffic.
Currently, there is not enough existing right-of-way at Silverstone Way/Overland Road
intersection for additional improvements.
b. The Applicant requests a new DA is required with the proposed annexation rather than
an amendment to the existing DA as recommended initially – Staff is amenable to this
request.
c. The Applicant submitted a request for City Council review of the Director’s decision on
the request for alternative compliance to the private usable open space standards listed
in UDC 11-4-3-27B.3.
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VII. EXHIBITS
A. Annexation Legal Description & Exhibit Map NOT APPROVED
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B. Preliminary Plat (date: 10/25/2021)
Outparcel
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C. Landscape Plan – Preliminary Plat (date: 10/15/2021)
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D. Conceptual Development Plan
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E. Site Plan – Conditional Use Permit (dated: 6/3/21 1/6/22) & Phasing Plan
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Updated Site Plan with on-drive aisle parking (1/3/22): (20 extra parallel parking spaces)
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F. Landscape Plan – Conditional Use Permit (dated: 6/3/21)
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G. Open Space Exhibit for Multi-Family Development (dated: 6/3/21) & Amenities
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H. Pedestrian Circulation Plan
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I. Conceptual Building Elevations (dated: 5/31/2021)
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VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
Staff recommends the multi-family portion of the site is zoned R-40 instead of C-G; the
remainder of the site should be zoned C-G as requested. With this change, updated legal
descriptions and exhibit maps shall be submitted prior to the City Council hearing.
A. PLANNING DIVISION
1. An amendment to the existing Development Agreement (DA) (Inst. #2019-037825 H-2019-
0005) for the Rackham development is required as a provision of annexation of this property.
Prior to approval of the annexation ordinance, an amended DA shall be entered into between
the City of Meridian and the property owner(s) at the time of annexation ordinance adoption.
An application for such shall be submitted to the City, preferably so that it can go to
Council concurrently with the subject applications; a development plan for the overall
area should be submitted with the application that is consistent with the MU-R FLUM
designation. The amended DA shall be signed by the property owner and returned to the
Planning Division within six (6) months of the City Council granting the annexation. The
specific provisions for the amended DA pertaining to this site will be determined at the time
of submittal of the application; the following provisions may be included:
a. Development of the subject property shall be generally consistent with the preliminary
plat, landscape plan, phasing plan, conceptual development plan, pedestrian circulation
plan and conceptual building elevations submitted with the application contained herein.
b. The two (2) office buildings proposed on the northern portion of the site shall be arranged
to create some form of common, usable gathering area, such as a plaza or green space in
accord with the mixed-use guidelines in the Comprehensive Plan (see pg. 3-13).
c. Provide a pedestrian pathway within the street buffer along I-84 as depicted on the
conceptual development plan with landscaping along the pathway as set forth in UDC 11-
3B-12C. Also provide internal pedestrian walkways throughout the site for
interconnectivity; where pedestrian walkways cross vehicular use areas they shall be
distinguished through the use of pavers, colored or scored concrete, or bricks as set forth
in UDC 11-3A-19B.4.
d. All future structures constructed on this site shall comply with the design standards in the
Architectural Standards Manual.
e. The final plat shall be recorded prior to issuance of building permits for any structures on
this site; or, the existing PUDI easements and right-of-way for S. Rolling Hill Dr. shall be
vacated and a property boundary adjustment application approved to consolidate the
existing lots into one (1) parcel prior to submittal of any building permit applications for
the site.
f. Compliance with the specific use standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-27: Multi-Family
Development, is required.
g. Provide off-site improvements for S. Rolling Hill Dr. consistent with Ada County
Highway District’s requirements, including but not limited to, pavement widening to 24-
feet where needed, 3-foot wide gravel shoulders and 6-foot wide sidewalk on one side of
the street. If off-site improvements are required to Rolling Hill Dr. by ACHD, the
Applicant shall comply with those requirements. Streetlights shall also be installed along
S. Rolling Hill Dr. in accord with the City’s adopted standards, specifications and
ordinances in accord with UDC 11-3A-21 if ACHD requires off-site improvements to S.
Rolling Hill Dr.
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h. Construction traffic for the proposed development shall access the site from the west via
Silverstone Way rather than from S. Rolling Hill Dr. as committed to by the Applicant.
Preliminary Plat:
2. The final plat shall include the following revisions:
a. Include a note granting cross-access/ingress-egress easements between all lots in the
subdivision as well as to the properties to the west (Parcel # R7319432000 &
R7319431900) and to the north (Parcel #S1116427890) via a note on the final plat or a
separate recorded easement in accord with UDC 11-3A-3A.2. In lieu of granting an
access easement to Parcel #S1116427890, the Applicant shall submit a copy of the
purchase agreement or warranty deed in their name for the out-parcel.
b. Depict the street buffer along I-84 on Lots 3-6 in a common lot or a permanent dedicated
buffer, maintained by the property owner or business owners’ association per UDC 11-
3B-7C.2b.
3. The landscape plan submitted with the final plat shall be revised as follows:
a. Depict a pathway within the street buffer along I-84 as shown on the CUP landscape plan
with landscaping in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-12C. A 5-foot wide
landscape strip is required on both sides of the pathway planted with a mix of trees,
shrubs, lawn and/or other vegetative ground cover.
b. Depict a 6-foot tall wrought iron fence along the east boundary of the site adjacent to the
Ridenbaugh Canal outside of the NMID’s irrigation easement.
4. Future development shall be consistent with the minimum dimensional standards listed in
UDC Tables 11-2B-3 for the C-G zoning district and 11-2A-8 for the R-40 zoning district.
5. All waterways on this site shall be piped as set forth in UDC 11-3A-6B unless otherwise
waived by City Council. The Applicant requests approval of a waiver from City Council to
leave the Ridenbaugh Canal open.
6. Cross-access/ingress-egress easements shall be provided between all lots in the subdivision as
well as to the properties to the west (Parcel # R7319432000 & R7319431900) via a note on
the final plat or a separate recorded easement in accord with UDC 11-3A-3A.2. Included in
condition #2a above.
7. The right-of-way for the portion of S. Rolling Hill Dr. north of the southern boundary of the
site shall be vacated prior to signature on the final plat.
8. The property shall be subdivided prior to issuance of any building permits for the site. Not
necessary to include as a plat condition as it’s included as a DA provision above in Section
VIII.A.1e.
Conditional Use Permit:
9. Compliance with the specific use standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-27: Multi-Family
Development is required.
10. The site/landscape plans included in Section VII shall be revised as follows:
a. Depict a minimum 25-foot wide buffer to residential uses along the southern boundary of
the site as set forth in UDC Table 11-2B-3, landscaped per the standards listed in UDC
11-3B-9C. A mix of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, lawn, or other vegetative
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ground cover is required within the buffer, which shall be installed at the time of lot
development. Not required with R-40 zoning.
b. Depict all property lines in order to demonstrate compliance with the minimum setback
requirements listed in UDC Table 11-2B-3 11-2A-8 and 11-4-3-27B.1.
c. 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 in accord with UDC 11-4-3-
27B.2.
d. Depict the location of the property management office; maintenance storage area; central
mailbox location, including provisions for parcel mail, that provide safe pedestrian and/or
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.
e. Depict a 6-foot tall sight obscuring fence or wall along the southern boundary of the site
as an added buffer to the rural residential properties to the south in Rolling Hill
Subdivision.
f. Depict landscaping along all elevations that face the private drives in accord with the
standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-27E.
g. Depict landscaping along all 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.
h. Depict pathway stubs at the southern boundary of the site near the west and east
boundaries of the site for future extension upon redevelopment of the properties to the
south for pedestrian connectivity with adjacent developments.
i. Depict a minimum of 26 bicycle parking spaces per the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-
6G; bicycle parking facilities shall comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3C-5C.
Bike racks shall be provided in central locations for each building.
j. Compact parking stalls are discouraged but may be used for parking above the number of
required parking spaces per UDC 11-3C-5A.6. Based on the number of bedrooms per unit
and square footage of the clubhouse proposed, a minimum of 660 standard off-street
parking spaces are required with 348 of those being in a covered carport or garage. If
these numbers/square footage change, parking may be adjusted accordingly to comply
with applicable UDC standards. Parking standard alternatives are listed in UDC 11-3C-
7.
k. Minimum 7-foot wide sidewalks shall be provided where parking abuts sidewalks if
wheel stops aren’t proposed to prevent vehicle overhang in accord with UDC 11-3C-5B4;
if 7-foot sidewalks are proposed, the length of the stall may be reduced to 17 feet.
11. The Director approved the Applicant’s request for Alternative Compliance to the private
usable open space standards in UDC 11-4-3-27.B.3 with a modification to the request to
allow a maximum reduction of 20% (i.e. 64 square feet) to the standard.
12. 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 as set forth
in UDC 11-4-3-27B.5.
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13. 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 as set forth in UDC 11-4-3-27F. A recorded copy of the document shall be submitted
prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for the development.
14. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review application is required to be
submitted for approval of the site and building design prior to submittal of building permit
applications.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1.1 Instead of running parallel 6’’ and 8’’ water main, change the layout to a single 8’’ water
main, connect the hydrant, then install a jurisdictional valve to the fire service line.
1.2 Do not have a sewer stub to the south on S Rolling Hills Dr. These properties will be served
from Overland Rd.
1.3 Ensure no permanent structures are within any City easements including but not limited to
buildings, car ports, trash enclosures, trees, shrubs, fences, light poles, infiltration trenches,
etc.
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 12-13-8.3). 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
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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.
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 All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-12-3H.
2.17 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.
2.18 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.
2.19 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
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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.
2.20 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.
2.21 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.
2.22 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.
2.23 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=241985&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC
ity
D. POLICE DEPARTMENT
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=241580&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC
ity
E. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ)
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=242184&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC
ity
F. NAMPA & MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT (NMID)
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=243206&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC
ity
G. COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST IDAHO (COMPASS)
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=244287&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC
ity
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H. WEST ADA SCHOOL DISTRICT (WASD)
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=244309&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC
ity
I. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT (ACHD)
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=240968&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC
ity
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=250050&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC
ity
IX. FINDINGS
A. Annexation and/or Rezone (UDC 11-5B-3E)
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;
The Commission finds the proposed zoning map amendment to C-G and subsequent
development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the MU-R FLUM designation.
2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district,
specifically the purpose statement;
The Commission finds the proposed map amendment will allow for the development of a mix
of office and multi-family residential uses which will assist in providing for the service needs
of area residents consistent with the purpose statement of the commercial districts in accord
with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare;
The Commission 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
The Commission 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.
The Commission finds the proposed annexation is in the best interest of the City.
B. Preliminary Plat:
In consideration of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat, or short plat, the
decision-making body shall make the following findings:
1. The plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan;
The Commission finds that the proposed plat is in substantial compliance with the adopted
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Comprehensive Plan in regard to land use and transportation. (Please see Comprehensive
Plan Policies in, Section IV of this report for more information.)
2. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to accommodate the
proposed development;
The Commission finds that public services will be provided to the subject property with
development. (See Exhibit B of the Staff Report for more details from public service providers.)
3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the City’s
capital improvement program;
Because City water and sewer and any other utilities will be provided by the development at
their own cost, the Commission finds that the subdivision will not require the expenditure of
capital improvement funds.
4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
The Commission finds there is public financial capability of supporting services for the
proposed development based upon comments from the public service providers (i.e., Police,
Fire, ACHD, etc.). (See Section VIII for more information.)
5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare; and,
The Commission is not aware of any health, safety, or environmental problems associated with
the platting of this property. ACHD considers road safety issues in their analysis.
6. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features.
The Commission is unaware of any significant natural, scenic or historic features that exist on
this site that require preserving.
C. 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.
The Commission finds that the subject property is large enough to accommodate the
proposed use and dimensional and development regulations of the C-G district (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.
The Commission finds that the proposed use is consistent with the future land use map
designation of MU-R and is allowed as a conditional use in UDC Table 11-2B-2 in the C-G
zoning district.
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 Commission 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
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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 not
adversely affect other property in the vicinity.
The Commission 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 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.
The Commission finds that essential public services are available to this property and that the
use will be adequately served by these facilities.
D. Alternative Compliance (UDC 11-5B-5):
In order to grant approval of an alternative compliance application, the Director shall determine
the following:
1. Strict adherence or application of the requirements is not feasible; OR
The Director finds UDC Table 11-3C-6 does not include parking requirements for studio
units; therefore, this finding does not apply.
The Director finds strict adherence or application of the requirements in UDC 11-4-3-27B.3
is feasible but to comply, the number of units may need to be reduced or other changes made
to the development plan.
2. The alternative compliance provides an equal or superior means for meeting the
requirements; and
The Director finds the proposed alternative compliance of providing parking for studio units
consist with the standards for vertically integrated residential units, which is also consistent
with current updated standards for studio units, provides an equal means for meeting the
requirement.
The Director finds the proposed alternative compliance to the private usable open space
standards in UDC 11-4-3-27B.3 for each unit unacceptable but does find a reduction of 20%
acceptable due to the extraordinary site amenities proposed along with the innovative, new
urban design with an emphasis on integrated, internal open space and facilities proposed.
3. The alternative means will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or impair the
intended uses and character of the surrounding properties.
The Director finds that the proposed alternative means of compliance to UDC Table 11-3C-6
and the Director’s alternative approval to the Applicant’s proposal for alternative
compliance to 11-4-3-27B.3 will not be detrimental to the public welfare or impair the
intended use/character of the surrounding properties.