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PZ - Narrative FW--%l PROVIDENCE L& PROPERTIES LLC June 29, 2022 Alan Tiefenbach City of Meridian Community Development Department 33 W. Broadway Ave, Ste 102 Meridian, ID 83642 RE: Prairiefire Subdivision—Meridian, ID Annexation,Zoning and Preliminary Plat Narrative Dear Mr.Tiefenbach, On behalf of Providence Properties, LLC, I am pleased to submit the attached application and required supplements for annexation, zoning and preliminary plat for Prairiefire Subdivision. Site Information: r The subject property ofFRI - f 3.16 acres located at thel eastern corner of E. 1 Prairiefire St and N. Heritage View Ave is currently zoned RUT in A'- Ada County. The property has frontage along Locust Grove but _ ._ - 6--'Y •In LaC PRAIRIEFIRE will take vehicular access SUBDIVISIONh from E. Prairiefire St.The property can be serviced Heritage Gr . by City water and sewer. Pressurized irrigation will be provided by the existing Heritage Grove pressurized irrigation I system. E�—M..... The project is in the heart of Meridian, surrounded by residential, commercial and public services.To the west and north of the site are R-8 and R-15 subdivisions.To the south is a church and to the northeast are commercial businesses, both zoned L-0 (low density employment). Directly to the east of the site is Meridian Fire Station#3. The community to the west of the site is Heritage Grove, a 55+active adult community.The residential community to the north is Heritage Commons, a traditional R-8 subdivision. 701 South Allen Street, Suite 108 • Meridian, ID 83642 TEL (208) 695-2000 • FAX (208) 378-0329 Meridian Future Land Use Map: The Meridian Future Land Use Map shows the site as Medium Density Residential.This is in line with the requested zoning of R-8. Medium 5-ens t —� esidential LWLM FIT LL IIIIIIIIIII LL r Preliminary Plat The Preliminary Plat for the 3.16 acres is comprised of 23 total lots including 22 single family lots and 1 common/open space lots. The single-family residential lots average 4,367 square feet.The lots range between 4,002 and 4,480 square feet.The lots are 40' wide and 100'-112' deep.The plan will reflect the assigned R-8 front, side and rear setbacks per city code. The homes within the subdivision will be accessed by a single 400' long cul-de-sac street.This is within the Meridian limitation of 450' maximum length of a cul-de-sac and within the maximum vehicular trips per day standard. 55+CommunitV Prairiefire is proposed to be an age-restricted 55+community. The age restriction will follow local, state and federal law, supported under the Housing of Older Persons Act (HOPA), 1995. We are in agreement with the Heritage Grove HOA to annex Prairiefire into the Heritage Grove HOA. This will incorporate our subdivision into the existing 55+ HOA.The water shares of Prairiefire would also be incorporated into the Heritage Grove pressure irrigation system. 701 South Allen Street, Suite 108 • Meridian, ID 83642 TEL (208) 695-2000 • FAX (208) 378-0329 We have had many fruitful conversations with the Heritage Commons HOA board and are looking forward to be united as one 55+ HOA. Housing Product We are currently designing a new housing product for the 55+community. Given the specific needs and desired of a 55+ buyer,these new homes will feature open-concept design, open gathering spaces, accessible bathrooms, wide doorways, and accommodating patio space.The interior finishes will be high-end and in line with current market expectations. The homes will have a second story bonus room option to have a separate space for crafts, hobbies, or play spaces for guests and grandchildren. Access and Connectivity The property will have direct vehicular access to E. Prairiefire St and pedestrian access to Locust Grove. There will also be a pedestrian access to the commercial property located northeast of the site. People can walk to the nearby St. Al's facility, daycare and other businesses. The project will connect to existing City utilities in Prairiefire. The community will connect to Heritage Grove's pressurized irrigation system. Landscaping, Open Space and Amenities While no open space is required for a project this small, we are providing 0.37 acres of common area to provide pedestrian access to the commercial property and Locust Grove. This area will be landscaped with trees and shrubs and have a 5' sidewalk. - r---- I ---- I III III II I III If I IIrI I III I I I I I 1 I I I i I II I 1 III I I I I I SI I— i I —E.PRA RIEFlRE ST.— I I I I I 0 w -r • I IIIIII II --- I 0 I I �II 589'96' I I I J II J I I I III IIII .F}:is-:..:.:.:G.:�:::a 7 � UO. ........................................ ... ra ro e c — � I 701 South Allen Street, Suite 108 • Meridian, ID 83642 TEL (208) 695-2000 • FAX (208) 378-0329 Conclusion We are looking forward to working with the City of Meridian and our neighbors at Heritage Grove to provide an excellent 55+community in the heart of town.The location of the project is excellent for new residences, and it will provide a market need in housing for the growing active adult market segment. After a very well attended neighborhood meeting, we are happy to be working closely with the Heritage Grove HOA and proud that they are willing to accept our project into their HOA. We appreciate the time you and other staff have spent with us in order to submit this application. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Patrick Connor Director of Planning and Design Providence Properties, LLC 701 South Allen Street, Suite 108 • Meridian, ID 83642 TEL (208) 695-2000 • FAX (208) 378-0329