Torino Locust Grove Subdivision H-2022-0038 Findings CITY OF MERIDIAN
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW C�f[EFI 'N,,
AND DECISION&ORDER
In the Matter of the Request for Annexation of 1.03 Acres of Land from R-1 in Ada County to the
R-8 Zoning District AND Short Plat Consisting of Four(4)Residential Building Lots,by Jeremy
Rausch.
Case No(s). H-2022-0038 and SHP-2022-0008
For the City Council Hearing Date of. September 13,2022 (Findings on September 27, 2022)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of September 13, 2022, incorporated
by reference)
2. Process Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of September 13,2022, incorporated
by reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of September 13,
2022, incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code(see attached Staff Report for the hearing
date of September 13,2022, incorporated by reference)
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the"Local Land Use
Planning Act of 1975,"codified at Chapter 65,Title 67,Idaho Code(I.C. §67-6503).
2. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Unified Development Code codified as
Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of Meridian has,by
ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian,
which was adopted December 17,2019,Resolution No. 19-2179 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code § 11-5A.
4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s)received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not impose
expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed.
6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this Decision,which shall be
signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk upon the applicant,the
Community Development Department,the Public Works Department and any affected party
requesting notice.
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER
FOR TORINO LOCUST GROVE ANNEXATION AND SHORT PLAT-H-2022-0038&SHP-2022-0008
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7. That this approval is subject to the development agreement provisions and conditions of approval
set forth in the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of September 13, 2022,incorporated by
reference. The provisions are concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall meet such
requirements in accord with the approval of the application.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the City Council's authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 11-5A and based upon
the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted,it is hereby ordered that:
1. The applicant's request for annexation and short plat is hereby approved per the development
agreement provisions and conditions of approval in the Staff Report for the hearing date of
September 13, 2022, attached as Exhibit A.
D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits
Notice of Short Plat Duration
Please take notice that approval of a short plat shall become null and void if the applicant fails
to obtain the city engineer's signature on the final plat within two(2)years of the approval of
the short plat(UDC 11-613-7A).
Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord
with 11-6B-7.A,the Director may authorize a single extension of time to obtain the City
Engineer's signature on the short plat not to exceed two (2)years. Additional time extensions
up to two (2)years as determined and approved by the City Council may be granted. With all
extensions,the Director or City Council may require the short plat to comply with the current
provisions of Meridian City Code Title 11. If the above timetable is not met and the applicant
does not receive a time extension,the property shall be required to go through the platting
procedure again(UDC 11-6B-7C).
Notice of Development Agreement Duration
The city and/or an applicant may request a development agreement or a modification to a
development agreement consistent with Idaho Code section 67-6511A. The development
agreement may be initiated by the city or applicant as part of a request for annexation and/or
rezone at any time prior to the adoption of findings for such request.
A development agreement may be modified by the city or an affected party of the development
agreement. Decision on the development agreement modification is made by the city council in
accord with this chapter. When approved, said development agreement shall be signed by the
property owner(s)and returned to the city within six(6)months of the city council granting the
modification.
A modification to the development agreement may be initiated prior to signature of the
agreement by all parties and/or may be requested to extend the time allowed for the agreement
to be signed and returned to the city if filed prior to the end of the six(6)month approval
period.
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER
FOR TORINO LOCUST GROVE ANNEXATION AND SHORT PLAT-H-2022-0038&SHP-2022-0008
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E. Judicial Review
Pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-652 1(1)(d), if this final decision concerns a matter enumerated in Idaho
Code § 67-652 1(1)(a), an affected person aggrieved by this final decision may,within twenty-eight
(28)days after all remedies have been exhausted, including requesting reconsideration of this final
decision as provided by Meridian City Code § 1-7-10, seek judicial review of this final decision as
provided by chapter 52,title 67, Idaho Code. This notice is provided as a courtesy; the City of
Meridian does not admit by this notice that this decision is subject to judicial review under LLUPA.
F. Notice of Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
Pursuant to Idaho Code §§ 67-6521(1)(d) and 67-8003, an owner of private property that is the
subject of a final decision may submit a written request with the Meridian City Clerk for a regulatory
takings analysis.
G. Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of September 13,2022
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER
FOR TORINO LOCUST GROVE ANNEXATION AND SHORT PLAT-H-2022-0038&SHP-2022-0008
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By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the 27th day of September
2022.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRAD HOAGLUN VOTED
COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT JOE BORTON VOTED
COUNCIL MEMBER JESSICA PERREAULT VOTED
COUNCIL MEMBER LUKE CAVENER VOTED
COUNCIL MEMBER TREG BERNT VOTED
COUNCIL MEMBER LIZ STRADER VOTED
MAYOR ROBERT SIMISON VOTED
(TIE BREAKER)
Mayor Robert E. Simison 9-27-2022
Attest:
Chris Johnson 9-27-2022
City Clerk
Copy served upon Applicant, Community Development Department,Public Works Department and City
Attorney.
By: Dated: 9-27-2022
City Clerk's Office
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER
FOR TORINO LOCUST GROVE ANNEXATION AND SHORT PLAT-H-2022-0038&SHP-2022-0008
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EXHIBIT A
STAFF REPORT E COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT I D A H O
HEARING 9/13/2022 LL
Legend
DATE: f
Prflject Lacaiar. }
TO: Mayor&City Council 11
FROM: Alan Tiefenbach,Associate Planner
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SUBJECT: H-2022-0038 and SHP-2022-0008 N
Torino Locust Grove Subdivision
LOCATION: 870 S. Locust Grove Rd.
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I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Annexation of 1.03 acres of land with the R-8 zoning district,and short plat consisting of 4
residential building lots.
II. SUMMARY OF REPORT
A. Project Summary
Description Details Page
Acreage A 1.03
Future Land Use Designation Medium Density Residential(MDR)
Existing Land Use(s) Vacant
Proposed Land Use(s) Single Family Residential
Lots(#and type;bldg./common) 4 Lots
Phasing Plan(#of phases) One phase
Physical Features(waterways, No significant physical features.
hazards,flood plain,hillside)
Neighborhood meeting date;#of March 17,2022
attendees:
History(previous approvals) None
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B. Community Metrics
Description Details Page
Access(Arterial/Collectors/State S.Locust Grove provides the only access to this property.
Hwy/Local)(Existing and Proposed)
Stub Street/Interconnectivity/Cross This proposal includes a 30 ft.wide common driveway
Access from S.Locust Grove to serve the four lots. Staff
recommends an easement beyond the end of this driveway
to the eastern property line.
Existing Road Network S.Locust Grove
Existing Arterial Sidewalks/ There is an existing 7 ft wide sidewalk along the property
Buffers frontage.A 25 ft wide landscape buffer will be required as
a condition of approval.
Proposed Road Improvements None.
Fire Service
The common driveway shall be signed"No Parking Fire
Lane".When required by the Fire Marshall,"No Parking
Fire Lane"signs shall be used per appendix D of the 2018
IFC. Signs shall be installed per ACHD standards. The
bottom of the sign(s)should be 7' above the road/sidewalk
surface shall not be in the travel way. The sign(s)shall be
installed about 6"— 1'behind the curbing or edge of
pavement on a Tels ar post.
Police Service
No Issues
Wastewater • Flow is committed
• Due to proximity of sewer service to infiltration
trench,sleeve both service two feet past each side of
the infiltration trench.
Water
• Due to proximity of water service to infiltration trench, sleeve both
service 10 feet past each side for the infiltration trench.
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III. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant/Representative/Owner(s):
Jeremy Rausch— 1684 E Borzoi Ct,Meridian,ID 83642
IV. NOTICING
Planning&Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Notification published in
7/19/2022 8/21/2022
newspaper
Notification mailed to property
owners within 500' 7/14/2022 8/18/2022
Applicant posted public hearing
n 7/25/2022 8/14/2022
notice sign on site
Nextdoor posting 7/15/2022 8/18/2022
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
A. Annexation and Zoning
The proposed annexation area is contiguous to City annexed property and is within the Area of
City Impact Boundary. To ensure the site develops as proposed by the applicant, staff is
recommending a development agreement as part of the annexation approval.
The submitted legal description and boundary exhibit to appear to encompass the area of
annexation. However,the exhibit also includes a previous lot configuration of three lots. Prior to
recordation of the annexation ordinance,the applicant shall submit a revised boundary
exhibit which correctly matches the legal description.
B. Future Land Use Map Designation(hgps://www.meridiancity.org/compplan)
This property is designated as Medium Density Residential on the Future Land Use Map(FLUM)
contained in the Comprehensive Plan.
This designation allows for dwelling units at gross densities of three to eight dwelling units per
acre. Density bonuses may be considered with the provision of additional public amenities such
as a park, school, or land dedicated for public services.
The annexation area is near existing public services and is adjacent to the city limits. The
majority of the properties in this area east of S. Locust Grove Road and north of I-84 are rural
residential,although there is land to the south of the subject property is recommended for
commercial uses. The proposed density of 3.7 du/acre is well within the density range
designation of the Plan.
The City may require a development agreement(DA) in conjunction with an annexation pursuant
to Idaho Code section 67-6511A. In order to ensure the site develops as proposed with this
application, staff recommends a DA as a provision of annexation with the provisions included in
Section VIIL.A. 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 annexation for approval by City Council
and subsequent recordation.
C. Comprehensive Plan Policies (https://www.meridiancity.or /�pplan):
The applicable Comprehensive Plan policies are cited below with Staff analysis in italics.
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• Encourage infill development. (3.03.01E)
Infill development is described as "development of vacant, skipped-over parcels of land in
otherwise built-up areas."The subject property is within an area surrounded by City-zoned
property; commercial property to the west(across S. Locust Grove Rd) and south (across I-
84), the Snorting Bull Subdivision (aka— Woodbridge) to the north (in the City), and rural
residential in unincorporated Ada County to the east.Although the property is within a larger
unincorporated area, these unincorporated properties are surrounded by the City limits. This
would be considered an infill area.
• "Encourage a variety of housing types that meet the needs,preferences, and financial
capabilities of Meridian's present and future residents."(2.01.02D)
The proposed medium density single-family detached homes will contribute to the variety of
residential categories in the City; however, there is no variety in housing types proposed
within the development or in the general vicinity. R-8 zoning and detached single-family
homes in unincorporated Ada County are abundant in this immediate area.
• Plan for connectivity between annexed parcels and county enclaves that may develop at a
higher intensity. (3.03.04A)
The property proposes to take access from S. Locust Grove, a principal arterial, via a
common driveway within a 30 ft. wide easement. Per UDC 11-3A-3,for any property that
takes direct access to an arterial and/or collector roadway, where access to a local street is
available, the applicant shall reconfigure the site circulation plan to take access from such
local street. Where access to a local street is not available, the property owner shall be
required to grant cross-access/ingress-egress easements to adjoining properties.
A new single-family residence has been built on the property to the north (820 S. Locust) and
due to the position of the new structures there is not feasible access between it and the subject
property. However, the house on the 0.92-acre property directly to the east(903 S. Tornio
Ave) takes access directly from S. Torino Ave, a local road.As this property is within an
unincorporated area characterized by houses constructed in the 1970s and is designated for
medium density residential, annexation and redevelopment of this area could occur in the
future.
As a condition of approval,staff recommends the common drive extend to the eastern
property line within a 30 ft. easement, so when the properties to the east are annexed into
the city for redevelopment, access to the subject property can occur(via a private road)
from S. Torino Ave and the S.Locust Grove access can be closed.
• "Permit new development only where it can be adequately served by critical public facilities
and urban services at the time of final approval,and in accord with any adopted levels of
service for public facilities and services."(3.03.03F)
City water and sewer service is available along S. Locust Grove Rd. and can be extended by
the developer with development in accord with UDC 11-3A-21.
Staff finds this development to be generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
D. Existing Structures/Site Improvements:
The property is presently vacant.
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E. Proposed Use Analysis:
The proposed use would be single family residential. This is a permitted use in the R-8 zoning
district.
F. Dimensional Standards(UDC 11-2):
All proposed lots appear to meet UDC dimensional standards per the submitted preliminary plat.
This includes property sizes,required street frontages,and road widths.Development of the
subdivision is required to comply with the subdivision design and improvement standards listed
in UDC 11-6C-3, including but not limited to streets,common driveways and block face. In
addition,all subdivision developments are also required to comply with Subdivision Design and
Improvement Standards(UDC 11-6C-3)regarding common driveways.
A perpetual ingress/egress easement shall be filed with the Ada County Recorder,which shall
include a requirement for maintenance of a paved surface capable of supporting fire vehicles and
equipment. Address signage should be provided at the public street for homes accessed via
common driveways for emergency wayfinding purposes.
G. Specific Use Standards(UDC 11-4-3):
As required,only one(1) single-family dwelling is proposed per property.
H. Building Elevations(UDC 11-3A-19 I Architectural Standards Manual):
As this subdivision is only for four lots,the applicant has not submitted building elevations.
However, due to the proximity to S.Locust Grove and visibility of the lots,staff
recommends a development agreement provision that requires building elevations visible
from S.Locust Grove Rd to incorporate a variety of building materials and articulation
through changes in two or more of the following: modulation(e.g.projections,recesses,
step-backs,pop-outs),bays,banding,porches,balconies,material types, or other integrated
architectural elements to break up monotonous wall planes and roof lines. Single-story
structures are exempt from this requirement.Planning approval will be required at time of
building permit.
1. Access(UDC 11-3A-3, 11-3H-4):
The subject lot presently takes access from S. Locust Grove Rd.
As already mentioned in the Comprehensive Plan analysis above,per UDC 11-3A-3, for any
property that takes direct access to an arterial and/or collector roadway,where access to a local
street is available,the applicant shall reconfigure the site circulation plan to take access from such
local street.Where access to a local street is not available,the property owner shall be required to
grant cross-access/ingress-egress easements to adjoining properties.As the properties directly to
the east(as well as numerous other properties)are within unincorporated Ada County and could
annex and redevelop in the future, Staff is recommending the common driveway shown in the
short plat be extended to the eastern property line in a 30 ft wide easement. If the property to the
east develops, access to the subject property shall occur(via a private road)from S. Torino Ave
and the S. Locust Grove access be closed or used for emergency access only.
J. Parking(UDC 11-3C):
Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC Table 11-
3C-6 for single-family detached dwellings based on the number of bedrooms per unit. Future
development should comply with these standards.
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K. Sidewalks/Parkways(UDC 11-3A-17):
Sidewalk already exists along the S. Locust Grove Rd property frontage.
L. Landscaping(UDC 11-3B):
The applicant will be required to install a 25' wide buffer along S. Locust Grove Rd. as is
required for arterial streets. Per UDC 11-3B-7, all street landscape buffers shall be on a common
lot or on a permanent dedicated buffer easement,maintained by the property owner,homeowner's
association or business owners'association. This is not reflected as such on the plat. Staff has
added this as a condition of approval prior to City Engineer signature.
The landscape plan does not indicate whether there are any existing trees on the property that
meet the preservation requirements of UDC 11-313-10. This should be reflected on the landscape
plan prior to City Engineer signature.
M. Fencing(UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7):
All fencing will be required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7.
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.
B. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard these items on August 4,2022.At the
public hearing,the Commission voted to recommend approval of the subject AZ and SHP
request.
1. Summary of Commission public hearing:
a. In favor: Jeremy Rausch
b. In opposition: Stan and Elaine Sears,Patricia Christensen,Jeanette Tanner and Ryan
and Glenna Newby
c. Commenting. None
d. Written testimony: See above in the opposition section.
e. Staff presenting application: Bill Parsons
f. Other Staff commenting on application:None
2. Key issue(s)of public testimony
a. None
3. key issue(s)of discussion by Commission:
a. Extension of the common driveway to the eastern boundary.
4. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation:
a. Commission modified DA provision b.
5. Outstandingissue(s)ssue(s) for City Council:
a. None
C. The Meridian City Council heard these items on September 13,2022.At the public hearing,the
Council moved to approve the subject AZ and SHP requests.
I. Summary of the City Council public hearing:
a. In favor:None
b. In opposition: None
C. Commenting:None
d. Written testimony: David Palumbo and Shawn Freeman
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e. Staff presenting application: Bill Parsons
f Other Staff commentingon application: None
2. Key issue(s)of public testimony:
a. None
3. Key issue(s)of discussion by City Council:
a. None
4. City Council change(s)to Commission recommendation.
a. None
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VII. EXHIBITS
A. Annexation and Zoning Legal Description and Exhibit
Ai',TNEXA`1'ION PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
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A parcel of land lying in the NW1A SW114 of Section 17, Township 3 Noah, Range 1
East,Boise Meridian,Ada County,Idaho, said parcel being more particularly described
as follows:
Commencing at a Brass Cap marking the South West corner of said Section 17,from
which a Brass Cap marking the West 114 corner bears N.00°30'32"E. 2659.49 feet;
thence along the West line of said Section 17 N.00°30'32"E.2359A9 feet to a point,said
point being the POINT OF BEGINNING;
Thence continuing N.00"30'32"E. 150.00 feet to a paint;
Thence S.89°58'54"E. 300.04 feetlo a 112 inch iron pin;
Thence 5,00030'32"W. 'I50.00 feat to a 112 inch iron pin;
Thence N.89°58'54"W. 300.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING,
Said parcel contains 1.0 acres, more or less, and is subject to all existing easements and
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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 included in Section VII,Unified Development Code standards, and the provisions
contained herein.
b. The 20-foot common driveway shown in the short plat shall be extended to the eastern property
line in a 30 ft wide ease me common lot and receive Fire Marshall approval to exceed 150 feet
in accord with UDC 11-6C-3D. When the property to the east annexes into the City and
develops, access to the subject property shall occur from S. Torino Ave. and the existing S.
Locust Grove Road access shall be closed or used for emergency access purposes only.
c. Building elevations visible from S. Locust Grove Rd shall incorporate a variety of building
materials and articulation through changes in two or more of the following: modulation(e.g.
projections,recesses, step-backs,pop-outs),bays,banding,porches,balconies,material types,
or other integrated architectural elements to break up monotonous wall planes and roof lines.
Single-story structures are exempt from this requirement. Planning approval will be required at
time of building permit.
2. Prior to City Engineer signature,the short plat shall be revised to indicate the street landscape
buffers on a common lot or on a permanent dedicated buffer easement,maintained by a property
owner, or homeowner's association per UDC 11-3B-7.
3. Prior to recordation of the annexation ordinance,the applicant shall submit a revised annexation
boundary exhibit.
4. 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.
5. Future development shall be consistent with the minimum dimensional standards listed in UDC
Table 11-2A-6 for all buildable lots.
6. Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC Table 1I-
3C-6 for single-family detached dwellings based on the number of bedrooms per unit.
7. An exhibit shall be submitted with the short plat application that depicts the setbacks, fencing,
building envelope, and orientation of the lots and structures accessed via the common driveway; if a
property abuts a common driveway but has the required minimum street frontage and is taking
access via the public street,the driveway shall be depicted on the opposite side of the shared
property line from the common driveway as set forth in UDC 11-6C-3D.
8. For the common driveway that serves a dual purpose(i.e. driveway/emergency access), signage
shall be provided to notify residents that the common driveway is a no parking zone.
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9. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of 11-3A-3 with regard to access to streets.
10. 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.
11. The Applicant shall comply with all conditions of ACHD.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:
1. Due to proximity of water service to the infiltration trench services must be sleeved for 10 feet past
the trench on each side.
2. Due to proximity of sewer service to the infiltration trench services must be sleeved for 2 feet past
the trench on each side.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. Sanitary sewer service to this development is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to
the development. The applicant shall install mains to and through this subdivision; applicant shall
coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works Department, and execute standard forms
of easements for any mains that are required to provide service. Minimum cover over sewer mains
is three feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub-grade is less than three feet than alternate materials
shall be used in conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments Standard
Specifications.
2. Water service to this site is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to the development.
The applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development,
coordinate main size and routing with Public Works.
3. All improvements related to public life, safety and health shall be completed prior to occupancy of
the structures. Where approved by the City Engineer, an owner may post a performance surety for
such improvements in order to obtain City Engineer signature on the final plat as set forth in UDC
11-5C-3B.
4. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Department staff, the
applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-313-14A.
5. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110%will be required for all incomplete fencing,
landscaping, amenities,pressurized irrigation,prior to signature on the final plat.
6. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post with the City a performance surety in the amount
of 125% of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer, water infrastructure prior to final
plat signature. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by the owner to the
City. The applicant shall be required to enter into a Development Surety Agreement with the City
of Meridian. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit,cash deposit or
bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the Community
Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for more
information at 887-2211.
7. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a warranty surety in the amount of
20% of the total construction cost for all completed sewer, and water infrastructure for a duration
of two years.This surety amount will be verified by a line item final cost invoicing provided by the
owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash
deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the
Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for
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more information at 887-2211.
8. In the event that an applicant and/or owner cannot complete non-life, non-safety and non-health
improvements,prior to City Engineer signature on the final plat and/or prior to occupancy,a surety
agreement may be approved as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3C.
9. Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to the issuance of a plan
approval letter.
10. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act.
11. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting that
may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
12. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
13. All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-1-413.
14. Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building
pads receiving engineered backfill,where footing would sit atop fill material.
15. The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of
3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom
elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least 1-foot above.
16. The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or drainage
facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation district or ACHD.
The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have been installed in accordance
with the approved design plans.This certification will be required before a certificate of occupancy
is issued for any structures within the project.
17. At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings per
the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and approved
prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the project.
18. Street light plan requirements are listed in section 6-7 of the Improvement Standards for Street
Lighting (http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272). All street lights shall be
installed at developer's expense. Final design shall be submitted as part of the development plan
set for approval, which must include the location of any existing street lights. The contractor's
work and materials shall conform to the ISPWC and the City of Meridian Supplemental
Specifications to the ISPWC. Contact the City of Meridian Transportation and Utility Coordinator
at 898-5500 for information on the locations of existing street lighting.
19. The applicant shall provide easement(s)for all public water/sewer mains outside of public right of
way (include all water services and hydrants). The easement widths shall be 20-feet wide for a
single utility,or 30-feet wide for two. The easements shall not be dedicated via the plat,but rather
dedicated outside the plat process using the City of Meridian's standard forms. The easement shall
be graphically depicted on the plat for reference purposes. Submit an executed easement (on the
form available from Public Works),a legal description prepared by an Idaho Licensed Professional
Land Surveyor,which must include the area of the easement(marked EXHIBIT A)and an 81/2"x
11" map with bearings and distances (marked EXHIBIT B) for review. Both exhibits must be
sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Land Surveyor. DO NOT RECORD. Add a note to the
plat referencing this document. All easements must be submitted,reviewed,and approved prior to
signature of the final plat by the City Engineer.
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20. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES permitting that
may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency.
21. Any wells that will not continue to be used must be properly abandoned according to Idaho Well
Construction Standards Rules administered by the Idaho Department of Water Resources. The
Developer's Engineer shall provide a statement addressing whether there are any existing wells in
the development, and if so, how they will continue to be used, or provide record of their
abandonment.
22. Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City Ordinance
Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact the Central District Health Department for abandonment
procedures and inspections.
23. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water(MCC 9-1-28.C.1). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or
well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single-point
connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized,
the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to
development plan approval.
24. All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting,
crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be addressed per UDC
11-3A-6. In performing such work,the applicant shall comply with Idaho Code 42-1207 and any
other applicable law or regulation.
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IX. FINDINGS
A. ANNEXATION AND ZONING
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 Council finds annexation of the subject site with an R-8 zoning designation is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan MDR FLUM designation for this property if the Applicant complies with
the provisions in Section VIII.
2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district,
specifically the purpose statement;
The Council finds the lot sizes proposed combined with the housing types proposed will be
consistent with the purpose statement of the residential districts in that a range of housing
opportunities will be provided consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health,safety, and
welfare;
The Council finds that the proposed zoning map amendment should not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare. The Council considered all oral or written testimony 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
The Council finds the proposed annexation is in the best interest of the City if the property is
developed in accord with the provisions in Section VIII.
B. SHORT PLAT
In consideration of a short plat,the decision-making body shall make the following findings:
A. The plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and is consistent with the Unified
Development Code;
The Comprehensive Plan designates the future land use of this property as Medium Density
Residential with a density range of 3-8 du/acre. The proposed short plat complies with the
Comprehensive Plan and is developed in accord with UDC standards.
B. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to accommodate the
proposed development;
The Council finds that public services are adequate to serve the site.
C. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the City's
capital improvements program;
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The Council finds that the development will not require the expenditure of capital improvement
funds. All required utilities are being provided with the development of the property at the
developer's expense.
D. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development;
The Council finds that the development will not require major expenditures for providing
supporting services.The developer and/or future lot owner(s)will finance improvements for sewer,
water,utilities and pressurized irrigation to serve the project.
E. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare; and
The Council finds the proposed short plat will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
general welfare.
F. The development preserves significant natural,scenic or historic features.
The Council is not aware of any significant natural, scenic or historic features associated with the
development of this site.
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