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April 7, 2022
Bill Parsons
City of Meridian, Development Services
33 E. Main Street
Meridian, Idaho 83642
RE: Pickleball Court Subdivision —Annexation, Rezone, Preliminary Plat Applications
Dear Bill:
We are pleased to present applications for annexation, rezoning, and preliminary plat associated with the
Pickleball Court Subdivision. The Land Group, Inc. is pleased to represent the applicant/developer,
Gardner Homes Idaho, LLC,for these applications.
Background
The project site is located on the northeast corner of N. Joy St. and W. McMillan Road, at 4050 W.
McMillan Road in Meridian,Idaho. The project consists of one parcel(Parcel No.50427346800)comprised
of approximately 4.58 acres. The property is currently zoned RUT in Ada County and is in the City of
Meridian Area of Impact. The Comprehensive Plan Map Future Land Use Map designation is Medium
Density Residential.This designation allows for dwelling units at gross densities of three to eight dwelling
units per acre.
The development will take
access from N. Joy Street, an
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Figure 1- Vicinity Map,subject property highlighted
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Annexation and Zoning
The property is within the City of Meridian's area of impact. A path of annexation is available from both
the north and east. The applicant proposes to annex and rezone the property consistent with the Future
Land Use Map designation of Medium Density Residential.The requested annexation will fulfill the City's
desire for orderly development.
Keeping with the goal of Mixed Use Residential,the proposed zoning designation is R-4.
The proposed development fulfills the intent of the Medium Density Residential designation of the
Comprehensive Development Plan by creating a site design compatible with surrounding existing
residential uses.
Preliminary Plat
In total, the Pickleball Court Subdivision includes 4.58 acres with 18 total lots which includes 14- single
family lots, 3 common lots, and one driveway lot. The overall gross residential density of Pickleball Court
is 3.06 dwelling units per acre. The subdivision will develop in one phase.
The Pickleball Court subdivision, as proposed, complies with the Medium Density Residential Future Land
Use designation and the dimensional standards of the R-4 zoning designation.
Lot Layout, Configuration & Home Design
Housing products throughout the development are single-family detached units featuring a variety of
regionally appropriate designs.
Common areas, including the centrally located common open space lot are designed to be easily
accessible to the subdivision homeowners.
Sidewalks are proposed throughout the project to promote walkability.
The homes are planned as one- and two-story, single-family, of similar size and finishes consistent with
the adjacent, existing, subdivisions. The homes will be designed in a traditional modern theme and will
be constructed using a variety of high-quality materials including cementitious siding and cultured stone.
Buildings shall be designed with elevations that create interest through the use of broken planes,
windows, and fenestrations that produce a rhythm of materials and patterns.
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Street Connectivity and Transportation
Direct access to the subdivision will be from N Joy Street. The subdivision will not have direct access to
McMillan Road.
Public street frontage improvements will be constructed with development.
Availability of Services
Public services are available and sufficient to accommodate the proposed Development. As previously
noted, domestic water and sanitary sewer service are available in the adjacent public roads.
Additionally, a new pressurized irrigation system will serve all lots throughout the development and will
be owned and operated by the homeowner's association.
Storm water from the project will be collected, managed, and retained on site.
Conclusion
The platting of this property provides for the orderly development of the City, in accord with the Meridian
Development Code. The preliminary plat is in compliance with the R-4 zoning code.
The plat is in conformance with the comprehensive plan and is consistent with this Unified Development
Code. Public services are available and are adequate to accommodate the proposed development. The
development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare. The development
preserves significant natural, scenic, or historic features.
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The applicant's requested Annexation, Zoning, and preliminary plat of this property provides for the
orderly development of the City, in accord with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Development Code.
The R-4 Zoning continues the zoning framework already established in the immediate area.
We appreciate the opportunity to formally present these applications to the to the City of Meridian
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.As you complete your review, please let me know if we
can provide any additional information to clarify the project's vision. I can be reached via email at
tamara@thelandgroupinc.com.
Sincerely,
Tamara Thompson
Director of Client Services
The Land Group, Inc.
Enclosures- Preliminary Plat and Annexation Application and specified supporting attachments
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