CC - Applicant's Response to Staff Report 6-7 Kimley>>> Horn
June 3, 2022
Joseph Dodson
Community Development
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Re: Burnside (Jackson) Ridge Estates Comment Response
On behalf of Linder Holdings, we are submitting a response to the items outstanding after the
Planning and Zoning Commission to be reviewed by City Council on June 7, 2022. We
respectfully request outstanding comments should they arise be conditioned where possible.
Regarding the finalized project report received on May 31, 2022 for the project referenced
above, please see the responses below. Comment numbers correspond to the original report.
Any items not referenced below we are in agreement with at this time.
VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. PLANNING DIVISION
1. A Development Agreement(DA) is required as a provision of annexation of this
property. Prior to approval of the annexation ordinance, a DA shall be entered
into between the City of Meridian, the property owner(s) at the time of
annexation ordinance adoption, and the developer. A final plat will not be
accepted until the DA is executed and the Annexation and Zoning ordinance is
approved by City Council.
Currently, a fee of $303.00 shall be paid by the Applicant to the Planning
Division prior to commencement of the DA. The 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 DA shall, at minimum,
incorporate the following provisions:
d. The required landscape street buffer, detached pedestrian facilities, and road
improvements along W. Victory Road and S. Linder Road shall be constructed
and vegetated with the first phase of development.
Response: We agree to construct and vegetate all road improvements along
Victory Road and a portion of Linder Road within the first phase of development.
Constructing the remainder of the Linder Road improvements during Phase 3
will best align with the phasing plan, as shown in the presentation. It will also
allow additional time for the owner of the existing home (3801 S Linder Rd) to
reconfigure the existing horse corral. We request this condition be modified.
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e. The existing home at 3801 S. Linder Road shall connect to City services within
60 days of the City Council approving the Annexation ordinance per UDC 9-1-
4 & UDC 9-4-8, unless City Council grants a different timeline of service
connection—the home's existing access to Linder may remain until phase 3
when the property will have access to Linder through internal local streets and
the first leg of E. Holstein, as shown on the approved phasing plan.
Response: We request City Council consider a waiver or modification on the
timeline for service connection of the existing home and removal of access to
Linder. Sewer is not available from Linder Road adjacent the existing home and
would require costly extension of sewer. We request a waiver be considered as
the expense to connect to utilities and construct a new driveway to Phase 3 is
not reasonable as the home and new driveway will be demolished during Phase
5. We request this condition be modified.
PRELIMINARY PLAT CONDITIONS:
2. The preliminary plat included in Section VII.B, dated February 3, 2022, shall be revised
as follows at least fifteen (15) days prior to the City Council hearing:
d. Add an additional cross street from S. Red Angus Way heading northeast to
S. International Way across the Calkins Lateral in alignment with E. Drawbar
Street to create a compliant block length, provide better interconnectivity, and
provide an additional access to the multi-use pathway along the Calkins
Lateral.
Response: After further discussion with staff, it was clarified we intend to pipe
the Calkins Lateral. This will remove the grade limitations for pedestrians from
Red Angus Way to Drawbar Street, meaning they can utilize the existing micro-
paths which provide the break in block length. Traffic calming measures
(chokers) are also provided. We request this condition be removed.
3. The landscape plan included in Section VI I.D, dated January 31, 2022, shall be revised
as follows at least fifteen (15) days prior to the City Council hearing:
d. Replace a lot in each of the two southern quadrants (southwest third and
southeast third) with an additional open space lot—Staff recommends Lot 21
or 22, Block 13 in the southeast third and Lot 7 or 8, Block 7 in the southwest
third.
Response: The lot sizes of this development ensure adequate open space is
available within each lot. Micro-paths and detached sidewalks encourage
walking to the central community open space and amenity area, which are a
sufficient size for all residents to enjoy. We request this condition be removed.
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f. Remove the micro-path common lots of Lot 7, Block 12 & Lot 10, Block 11 in
lieu of the recommended new cross street noted in VIII.A.2d.
Response: See response to Condition #2d above. We request the micro-paths
as drawn remain. We request this condition be removed.
If you have any further questions, please contact me at 208-207-8477 or by email at
Nicolette.Womack@kimley-horn.com.
Sincerely,
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Nicolette Womack, AICP
Planner