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TO: Planning&Zoning Commission
FROM: Alan Tiefenbach,Associate Planner -------- - ----- -----------
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SUBJECT: AZ H-2022-0016 .
Ten Mile Public Storage
LOCATION: 4065 N. Ten Mile Rd -
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I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Annexation of 5.797 acres of land with the I-L zone district to allow expansion of existing self-storage
facility for an additional two self-storage buildings. Submittal and approval of a Property Boundary
Adjustment to reconfigure the subject parcel with an adjacent City-owned access lot is a condition of
approval of this application.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Description Details Page
Acreage 5.797 acres
Future Land Use Designation Mixed Use Non-Residential(MU-NR)
Existing Land Use(s) Rural Single Family
Proposed Land Use(s) Light Industrial(self-storage)
Lots(#and type;bldg./common) 1 parcel,2 buildings
Phasing Plan(#of phases) One phase
Physical Features(waterways, There is an existing irrigation ditch along the southern
hazards,flood plain,hillside) property line. This will be piped.
Neighborhood meeting date;#of February 16,2022,3 attendees
attendees:
History(previous approvals) None,however,H-2016-0114,A-2017-0185 (Annexation
and CZC for existing self-storage to the south,of which the
present proposal will be a part).
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B. Community Metrics
Description Details Page
Access(Arterial/Collectors/State Existing driveway to N. Ten Mile Rd(arterial);proposed
Hwy/Loca1)(Existing and Proposed) to use existing driveway to the south after parcel
reconfiguration
Stub Street/Interconnectivity/Cross This proposal includes reconfiguration of a City driveway
Access from the south to the north to provide connectivity to
western and northern properties.
Existing Road Network N.Ten Mile Road
Existing Arterial Sidewalks/ There is an existing sidewalk in front of the subject parcel.
Buffers There is a landscape buffer and detached 5 ft.wide
sidewalk along the frontage of the existing self-storage at
3959 N.Ten Mile Rd to the south.This buffer will be
continued along the frontage of the subject property.
Proposed Road Improvements None.There will be a new 20 ft.wide gravel road access
on the northern portion of the current parcel that will be
deeded to the City if the application is approved.
Fire Service
No Issues
Police Service
No Issues
Wastewater
•Max distance between manholes is 400'.
•Sewer must be run at minimum slope of 0.4%
•Flow is committed
Water
•Provide two valves at connection to existing water main in Ten Mile.
•Provide 20'easement up to hydrant and extend 10'beyond hydrant.
•Blow-off Valve to the north should be standard drawing W13.
•Call out removal of blow-off valve at connection to the south.
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III. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant(s):
Nicolette Womack,Kinley-Horn—950 W. Bannock St,Boise,ID 83702
City of Meridian—33 E. Broadway Ave,Meridian,ID 83642
B. Representative
Nicolette Womack,Kimley-Horn—950 W.Bannock St,Boise,ID 83702
C. Owners
PS Mountain West LLC—PO Box 25025, Glendale, CA 91221
City of Meridian—33 E. Broadway Ave,Meridian,ID 83642
IV. NOTICING
Planning&Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Notification published in
newspaper
6/28/2022
Notification mailed to property
owners within 500' 6/30/2022
Applicant posted public hearing
notice sign on site 7/7/2022
Nextdoor posting 6/30/2022
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
This is a proposal to annex 5.797 acres of land with the I-L zone district to allow expansion of
existing self-storage facility for two additional two self-storage buildings.
The subject property is an elongated parcel presently containing a rural single-family residence. It is
north of an existing self-storage facility zoned I-L which is already in the City(Citadel 4 Storage Ten
Mile,H-2016-0114, CZC A-2016-0129). Between the existing self-storage facility and the subject
property is a narrow strip of land which is a portion of a 41-acre parcel(a"flag lot")owned by the
City of Meridian. This"flagpole" serves as an access from N. Ten Mile Rd to the rest of the City
parcel,the City wastewater treatment plant(on a separate property)and a privately-owned property at
4018 W.Ustick Rd. The applicant is proposing to reconfigure the parcel lines so the City's flagpole
portion of the parcel is not between the storage complex,but instead is on the north.
In September of 2021,the applicant requested a pre-application meeting with the City to discuss
expanding the existing self-storage facility into the subject property to construct two additional
buildings (both properties are under the same ownership). However, as already mentioned,the access
portion of a city-owned flag parcel is located between these two properties (see Access
Reconfiguration Exhibit).After a series of meetings,the City and the applicant decided the best
solution was to reconfigure this access through a property boundary adjustment as a condition of
approval. This would reconfigure the properties to shift the"flagpole"portion of the City's property
from the southern property line to the northern property line(flipping the flagpole lot vertically). This
is described in detail in the access section.
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A. Annexation and Zoning
The applicant proposes to annex a 5.79-acre property with the I-L zoning district in order to
expand an existing self-storage facility.As discussed below,this use is consistent with the MU-
NR designation indicated in the Future Land Use Map.
The City may require a development agreement(DA) in conjunction with an annexation and
rezone pursuant to Idaho Code section 67-6511A. In order to ensure the site develops as proposed
with this application, Staff recommends a new DA that encompasses the land proposed to be
annexed and zoned with the provisions included in Section VIII.A1. The DA is required to be
signed by the property owner(s)/developer and returned to the City within 6 months of the
Council granting the rezone and annexation approval.
B. Future Land Use Map Designation(https://www.meridiancity.org/compplan)
The Future Land Use Map designates this property for Mixed Use Non-Residential(MU-NR).
The purpose of this designation is to designate areas where new residential dwellings will not be
permitted, as residential uses are not compatible with the planned and/or existing uses in these
areas. For example,MU-NR areas are used near the City's Wastewater Resource Recovery
Facility and where there are heavy industrial or other hazardous operations that need to be
buffered from residential.Uses appropriate in MU-NR areas would include employment centers,
professional offices, flex buildings,warehousing, industry, storage facilities and retail, and other
appropriate non-residential uses. Specific items to be considered in MU-NR include no new
residential uses,at least two different types of land uses and preference for transitional uses on
the perimeter between MU-NR areas and planned residential development.
The subject property is within a much larger area designated for MU-NR. The present proposal is
for a small expansion to an existing self-storage facility. As listed above, storage facilities are
indicated as one of the appropriate uses within the MU-NR designation. Although storage is the
only existing and proposed use within this MU-NR area at the present, one of the reasons staff
and the applicant worked together on a land reconfiguration to shift access was to set up
connectivity for future annexation and redevelopment of the unincorporated properties to the
north in the future. Also,this relocated access will provide a transition to the residences to the
north. Self-storage between a wastewater treatment facility and existing residential is an
appropriate use in this area.
C. Comprehensive Plan Policies(ht(ps://www.meridiancity.or /g compplan):
The applicable Comprehensive Plan policies are cited below with Staff analysis in italics.
• Encourage infill development. (3.03.01E)
The development would allow expansion of an existing self-storage facility to the south,
although this is not technically "infill."
• Evaluate the feasibility of annexing existing county enclaves and discourage the creation of
additional enclaves. (3.03.03I)
The subject property is within a larger enclave area. The proposal would be consistent with
this policy.
• Plan for connectivity between annexed parcels and county enclaves that may develop at a
higher intensity. (3.03.04A)
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Part of this annexation proposal will include a property boundary adjustment to shift a City-
owned access portion of a 40-acre flag portion from between two lots owned by the applicant
to the north side of the subject lot, adjacent to unincorporated enclave properties. This access
may provide additional connectivity to parcels in this area when they annex and develop in
the future.
• Plan for and allow land uses surrounding the Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility that
reduce human exposure to odors. (4.10.01A)
This project would allow the expansion of an existing self-storage facility which is directly
adjacent to the wastewater resource recovery facility. There is existing single family
residential within a County enclave adjacent and to the north of the subject property. The
proposed self-storage expansion would be an appropriate transitional use between the
treatment facility and the existing residential or if these remaining properties build out as
MU-NR development in the future.
Staff finds this development to be generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
D. Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
There is presently a rural residence on the subject site.Any and all structures and debris are
proposed to be removed upon development of this project.
E. Proposed Use Analysis:
The proposed use is self-storage adjacent to existing self-storage with a zoning to I-L. This use is
a permitted use in the requested I-L zoning district per UDC Table I I-2C-2.
F. Dimensional Standards(UDC 11-2):
Per the dimensional standards of the I-L zoning district,the 35 ft. building street setback would
be met,a 25 ft. arterial buffer is shown,and the buildings are well within the 50 ft height limit.
An earlier site configuration placed the proposed storage buildings directly adjacent to a
residential property. With the revised property configuration putting the 25 ft wide City owned
flag/access to the north,this development would no longer be directly adjacent to residential.
Therefore,the 25 ft. wide landscape buffer would not be required. However,as will be mentioned
in the landscaping section below, due to the proximity to the existing residential and potential
visibility of this development at present and in the future, staff is recommending a reduced
landscape buffer that meets the parking lot perimeter buffer standards.
G. Specific Use Standards(UDC 11-4-3):
Specific use standards for self-service storage facilities include a minimum of 25 ft.between
structures,the facility being completely fenced,walled or screened,and the facility having a
secondary means of access for emergency purposes.
The concept plan reflects the two buildings are more than 25 ft apart, it is shown to be completely
walled, and the development is an expansion to an existing self-storage which already has two
points of access.
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H. Building Elevations(UDC 11-3A-19 I Architectural Standards Manual):
The applicant submitted proposed elevations of the two new buildings. The elevations reflect
featureless buildings comprised of CMU and metal paneling. This is consistent with the
architectural style of the existing facility to the south.However, staff does have concerns with the
visibility of the north and east elevations and how they will set a design standard if the properties
to the north were to annex and develop. As a condition of approval,staff recommends the
northern and eastern elevations incorporate at least one material change or color variation
every 50-horizontal feet of building fagade; a minimum of two field materials, at least one
accent material or color,and at intervals of no less than 50 feet either horizontal modulation
of at least 6 inches in depth and 8 inches in height,OR at least one-foot change in variation
in roof plane(or a combination of both).As mentioned in the landscape section, staff is also
recommending a reduced landscape buffer along the northern elevation.
I. Access(UDC 11-3A-3, 11-3H-4):
The subject lot contains an existing single-family residence which takes access from N. Ten Mile
Rd. via a private driveway. This access would be closed as a condition of approval, and site
access would be reconfigured to share the access drive for the existing self-storage to the south.
As already mentioned,there is a 25 ft. wide strip of land between the existing self-storage
development and the subject property which is part of a larger property owned by the City. The
applicant and the City have coordinated and propose reconfiguring the properties in a property
boundary adjustment which would result in the access portion of the City's parcel being shifted
from the subject property's southern to northern property line(please refer to the access
reconfiguration exhibit). This would allow merging the subject property with the existing self-
storage in a cohesive development,would preserve access for the City's properties to the west,
and would provide access to the properties still in unincorporated Ada County to the north if and
when they develop and annex into the City.
Both the subject property and the adjacent City owned property are presently in unincorporated
Ada County. Although the 5.97-acre subject property proposes to annex,the 41-acre City-owned
property is not planned for annexation at this time. A property boundary adjustment cannot adjust
property lines between one property in the City and one property in the County. Therefore,as a
condition of approval, staff is recommending that prior to recordation of the annexation
ordinance,the applicant complete the property boundary adjustment,including providing
all of the surveying,legal descriptions and records of survey necessary to complete the
property boundary adjustment for both properties.This all needs to be completed within 6
months of Council approval.
J. Parking(UDC 11-3C):
UDC 11-3C-6 requires one(1)parking space for every five hundred(500) square feet of gross
floor area,except for self-service storage facilities which shall only require parking based on the
gross floor area of any office space.
The office for this facility is already located at the existing self-storage to the south so additional
parking is not required for the two new buildings. However,the concept plan reflects 34
additional parking spaces in and around the proposed expansion. Staff will confirm compliance
with these standards at the time of certificate of zoning compliance.
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K. Sidewalks/Parkways(UDC 11-3A-17):
A 5-foot wide sidewalk and landscape buffer is already installed along the frontage of the existing
facility to the south. The submitted concept plan shows these frontage improvements continued
along the subject property.A landscape plan will be required as part of the CZC and will be
reviewed against the requirements of UDC 11-3A-3 and UDC 11-313.
L. Landscaping(UDC 11-3B):
The applicant has not submitted a landscape plan with this annexation request, although the
concept plan does reflect the required 25 ft.wide landscape buffer along N. Ten Mile Rd. A 25 ft.
wide residential buffer is typically required when a self-storage facility abuts a residential use.As
this project contemplates a property boundary adjustment with the City of Meridian to shift a 25
ft.wide strip of land used for access from the south to the north of the project site,the self-storage
would abut the City-owned property,not residential, and therefore the project would be exempt
from this requirement. However,the northern elevation will be very visible to properties at the
north, and staff does anticipate future annexation and development in this area(which is one of
the reasons staff suggested moving the access road to this side). Staff recommends the
development incorporate a 5 ft.wide landscape buffer along the northern elevation which
meets the parking lot perimeter landscaping requirements of 11-3B-8. Staff is also
recommending a minimum in the quality of architecture as well in this area,as was discussed
above. These two changes together,landscaping and building fagade modifications, assist with
both the aesthetic and functional impacts to nearby properties.
M. Fencing(UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7):
The concept plan indicates a combination of buildings and fencing to enclose the proposed
expansion.All fencing is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7.
N. Legal Description
The submitted legal description includes property that is currently owned by the City as well as
lands that will be acquired by the City. Prior to the annexation ordinance approval, a revised
legal description shall be submitted that only includes lands that will be privately held; the
City's parcel,including the new"flagpole" access to the north should not be a part.
VI. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the requested annexation and zoning with the requirement of a
Development Agreement and the provisions noted in Section VII.A per the findings in Section IX
of this staff report.
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VII. EXHIBITS
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VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. PLANNING
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 and
the property owner(s) at the time of annexation ordinance adoption, and the developer.
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:
a. Future development of this site shall be generally consistent with the conceptual development
plan and elevations included in Section VII,Unified Development Code standards, design
standards in the Architectural Standards Manual and the provisions contained herein.
b. Prior to recordation of the annexation ordinance,the applicant shall complete a property
boundary adjustment between the subject property and the city-owned parcel S0434131201
reconfiguring access as reflected on the attached concept plan, including providing all of the
surveying, legal descriptions and records of survey necessary for both properties. These
documents shall be provided within 6 months of Council approval of the annexation.
c. Development shall incorporate a minimum 5 ft. wide landscape buffer along the northern
property line.
d. The northern and eastern building elevations shall incorporate at least one material change or
color variation every 50-horizontal feet of building fagade; a minimum of two field materials, at
least one accent material or color, and at intervals of no less than 50 feet either horizontal
modulation of at least 6 inches in depth and 8 inches in height, OR at least one-foot change in
variation in roof plane(or a combination of both).
e. The existing driveway access from 4065.N. Ten Mile shall be closed.
f. The existing single-family home and associated outbuildings shall be removed prior to CZC
submittal.
g. Applicant shall construct a new 20-foot-wide access road from N. Ten Mile Rd. across the land
the City is acquiring from the applicant(north side of the proposed buildings).
h. The new access road shall be constructed of a minimum of 10 inches of 3/4 minus compacted
gravel or 8"of compacted pit run gravel covered by 4"inches of 3/4 minus compacted gravel for
approximately 1,350 feet.
i. The existing City parcel access road shall remain accessible and usable until the new road is
complete and ready for use.
j. The north and south sides of the new access road shall be fenced and a 16-foot powder coated
steel farm gate must be installed near the entrance to Ten Mile Road. Offset the gate 50 feet
from the Ten Mile Road right-of-way. Applicant shall comply with ACHD's requirements for
this new access.
2. 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.
3. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of 11-3A-3 with regard to access to streets.
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4. The development shall comply with standards and installation for landscaping as set forth in UDC
11-3B-5 and maintenance thereof as set forth in UDC 11-3B-13.
5. The Applicant shall comply with the specific use standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-33—Self-Service
Storage Facility.
6. Outdoor lighting shall comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-11. Lighting details shall be
submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance(CZC)application that demonstrate
compliance with these standards.
7. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance(CZC) application is required to be submitted to the Planning
Division and approved prior to submittal of a building permit application.
8. The Applicant shall comply with all conditions of ACHD.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Max distance between sanitary sewer manholes is 400'.
2. Sewer must be run at minimum slope of 0.4%
3. Flow is committed
4. Provide two valves at connection to existing water main in Ten Mile.
5. Provide 20'easement up to hydrant and extend 10'beyond hydrant.
6. Blow-off Valve to the north should be standard drawing W 13.
7. Call out removal of blow-off valve at connection to the south.
8. Streetlights are existing for this project.
C. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT
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D. ADA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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E. NMID
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IX. FINDINGS
A. ANNEXATION AND ZONING(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 rezoning of the subject site with an I-L zoning designation is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan MU-NR FL UM designation for this property, if the Applicant complies with the provisions in
Section VIL
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2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district, specifically
the purpose statement;
The proposed land use and concept plan for self-storage is consistent with the regulations as all
setbacks, landscaping and use limitations are met.
3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare;
The proposed zoning map amendment should not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare. The Commission and Council should consider any oral or written testimony that may be
provided when determining this finding.
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 proposed zoning amendment will not result in any adverse impact upon the delivery of services
by any political subdivision providing services to this site.
5. The annexation(as applicable)is in the best interest of city
As the FLUM designates this area for Mixed Use Non-Residential, which lists storage as a sample
use, the proposed zoning amendment is in the best interest of the City if the property is developed in
accord with the provisions in Section VII.
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