CC - Commission Recommendation to Council 9-27 STAFF REPORT E COMMUNITY
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
HEARING 9/27/2022
DATE: '
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TO: Mayor&City Council 26
FROM: Bill Parsons, Current Planning
Supervisor
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: ZOA-2022-0001 —
2022 UDC Text Amendment Legend �.
LOCATION: City wide AOCI
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I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Meridian Planning Division has applied for a Unified Development Code (UDC)text amendment to
update certain code sections AND add new sections throughout Chapters 1-5,Title 11 of Meridian City
Code.
II. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
City of Meridian Planning Division
33 E. Broadway Ave, Suite#102
Meridian,ID 83642
III. NOTICING
Planning&Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Notification published in
8/3/2022 9/11/2022
newspaper
Public Service Announcement 7/29/2022 9/8/2022
Nextdoor posting 7/29/2022 9/8/2022
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IV. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS (Comprehensive Plan)
A. Comprehensive Plan Text(https:llwww.meridianciU.or /g compplan):
3.01.0113 -Update the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code as needed to
accommodate the community's needs and growth trends.
Many of the requested code changes associated with this text amendment are meant to serve
community needs, support current growth trends and maintain the integrity of the plan.
3.04.01B—Maintain and update the Unified Development Code and Future Land Use Map to
implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.
City staff keeps a running database of code revisions throughout the year. The Department is tasked
with keeping the code current and relevant. Staff believes the proposed changes encompass the vision
of the plan and is largely supported by those who participated in the process.
V. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ANALYSIS (UD
The proposed text amendment provides a broad range of changes and additions to multiple code sections.
The most notable changes include new definitions;multi-family and vertically integrated parking
standards;new live/work standards;private street standards; and changes to the decision-making authority
table in Chapter 5.
All the proposed changes to the UDC are included as part of the public record. Staff has purposely not
attached the table of changes in the staff report to minimize the size of the report and improve the review
quality of document for the public, Commission and Council. Commentary associated with proposed
changes are also part of the table that explain the reason for the modification or addition to the code.
All of the proposed changes went through an extensive and collaborative review process over several
months between City staff and the UDC Focus Group.
In summary, City Staff believes the proposed changes will make the implementation and use of the UDC
more understandable and enforceable.
VI. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed text amendment to the UDC based on the analysis provided
in Section W and V, modifications presented in Exhibit A and the Findings of Fact and Conclusions
of Law in Section VIII.
B. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard this item on August 18,2022.At the public
hearing,the Commission voted to recommend approval of the subject ZOA request.
1. Summary of Commission public hearing_
a. In favor: City of Meridian Planning Division
b. In opposition:None
c. Commenting:
d. Written testimony: None
e. Staff presenting application: Caleb Hood
f. Other Staff commenting on application:None
2. Key issue(s) public testimony
a. None
3. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission.
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a. Electric vehicle use(e.g. scooters,bikes, and motorcycles)on the 10-foot multi-use
pathways adjacent to public streets
b. Limiting the conversion of commercial space with a live/work residential project
C. Multi-family—parking standards—option A vs. option B
d. Secondary dwelling standards
4. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation:
a. None
5. Outstandingissue(s)ssue(s) for City Council:
a. None
B. City Council:
Enter Summary of City Council Decision.
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VII. EXHIBIT
A. Proposed Table of Text Changes—Click to review the proposed text changes
VIII. FINDINGS
1. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS: (UDC 11-5B-3E)
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 a text amendment
to the Unified Development Code,the Council shall make the following findings:
A.The text amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan;
The Commission finds that the proposed UDC text amendment complies with the applicable
provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals,
Section IV, of the Staff Report for more information.
B. The text amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare; and
The Commission finds that the proposed zoning ordinance amendment will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare if the changes to the text of the UDC are
approved as submitted. It is the intent of the text amendment to further the health, safety and
welfare of the public.
C. The text 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.
The Commission finds that the proposed zoning ordinance amendment does not
propose any significant changes to how public utilities and services are provided to
developments. All City departments,public agencies and service providers that
currently review applications will continue to do so. Please refer to any written or
oral testimony provided by any public service provider(s)when making this finding.
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