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Z - Findings Approved CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW C�f[EFI ' N,, AND DECISION&ORDER A In the Matter of the Request for Annexation and Zoning of 5.04 acres of land with the R-8 zoning district and a preliminary plat consisting of 15 single-family building lots and 4 common lots on 4.85 acres in the requested R-8 zoning district,by T-O Engineers. Case No(s). H-2022-0039 For the City Council Hearing Date of: November 1,2022 (Findings on November 15, 2022) A. Findings of Fact 1. Hearing Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of November 1,2022, incorporated by reference) 2. Process Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of November 1,2022, incorporated by reference) 3. Application and Property Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of November 1, 2022, incorporated by reference) 4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of November 1, 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(Slatestone Subdivision—FILE#H-2022-0039) - 1 - 7. That this approval is subject to the Conditions of Approval all in the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of November 1, 2022, incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of 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 Zoning and Preliminary Plat is hereby approved per the conditions of approval in the Staff Report for the hearing date of November 1,2022, attached as Exhibit A. D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits Notice of Preliminary Plat Duration Please take notice that approval of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat,or 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 preliminary plat or the combined preliminary and final plat or short plat(UDC 11-6B-7A). In the event that the development of the preliminary plat is made in successive phases in an orderly and reasonable manner, and conforms substantially to the approved preliminary plat, such segments, if submitted within successive intervals of two(2)years,may be considered for final approval without resubmission for preliminary plat approval(UDC 11-6B-7B). 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 final 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 preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat or 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 1I- 6B-7C). Notice of Conditional Use Permit Duration Please take notice that the conditional use permit,when granted, shall be valid for a maximum period of two(2)years unless otherwise approved by the City. During this time,the applicant shall commence the use as permitted in accord with the conditions of approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval, and acquire building permits and commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or in the ground. For conditional use permits that also require platting,the final plat must be signed by the City Engineer within this two(2)year period. Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord with 11-5B-6.G.1,the Director may authorize a single extension of the time to commence the use not to exceed one (1)two(2)year period.Additional time extensions up to two (2)years as FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Slatestone Subdivision—FILE#H-2022-0039) -2- determined and approved by the City Council may be granted. With all extensions,the Director or City Council may require the conditional use comply with the current provisions of Meridian City Code Title 11(UDC 11-513-6F). 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. E. Judicial Review Pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-652 1(1)(d), if this final decision concerns a matter enumerated in Idaho Code § 67-6521(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 November 1, 2022. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Slatestone Subdivision—FILE#H-2022-0039) -3- By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the 15th day of November 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 11-15-2022 Attest: Chris Johnson 11-15-2022 City Clerk Copy served upon Applicant, Community Development Department,Public Works Department and City Attorney. By: Dated: 11-15-2022 City Clerk's Office FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Slatestone Subdivision—FILE#H-2022-0039) -4- EXHIBIT A STAFF REPORTC� fE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT I D A H O HEARING ll/l/2022 Legend DATE: V Project Location TO: Mayor&City Council ® ' FROM: Joe Dodson,Associate Planner } -- 208-884-5533 e SUBJECT: H-2022-0039 v o m Slatestone Subdivision ° LOCATION: Located at 2707 S. Stoddard Road, in the a_ NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 24, ® ' Township 3N, Range 1 W. I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Request for Annexation and Zoning of 5.04 acres of land with the R-8 zoning district and a preliminary plat consisting of 15 single-family building lots and 4 common lots on 4.85 acres in the requested R-8 zoning district,by T-O Engineers. IL SUMMARY OF REPORT A. Project Summary Description Details Page Acreage AZ—5.04 acres; PP—4.85 acres Future Land Use Designation Medium Density Residential (MDR, 3-8 du/ac) Existing Land Use(s) County residence which will remain on one of the proposed lots Proposed Land Uses Detached Single-family Residential Lots(#and type; 19 total lots— 15 residential building lots and 4 bldg./common) common lots Phasing Plan #ofphases) 2 phases Number of Residential Units 15 single-family units Density Gross—3.09 du/ac.;Net—4.31 du/ac. Open Space (acres,total Approximately 0.53 acres of open space proposed [%]/buffer/ ualified) (approximately 10.9%) Amenities Two(2)benches are proposed—not a qualifying site amenity. Neighborhood meeting date March 10,2022 Pagel Description Details Page History(previous approvals) No application history with the City B. Community Metrics Description Details Page Ada County Highway District • Staff report(yes/no) Yes • Requires ACHD No Commission Action es/no Access Access is proposed via a new local street connection to S. Stoddard Road, an (Arterial/Collectors/State existing collector street along the east property boundary. Access to all Hwy/Local)(Existing and proposed homes is shown from this new local street that ends in a cul-de-sac Proposed) and includes two common drives. Stub No existing stub streets;no stub streets proposed. Street/Interconnectivity/Cross Access Existing Road Network No, except S. Stoddard,the collector street. Proposed Road The Applicant is required to dedicate additional right-of-way for S. Stoddard Improvements Road to total 35 feet from centerline and construct curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Capital Improvements Stoddard Road is scheduled in the IFYWP to be widened to 3-lanes from Victory Road to Plan/Integrated Five Year Overland Road to be designed in 2022 and constructed in a future year. Work Plan The intersection of Stoddard Road is scheduled to receive an enhanced pedestrian crossing to be designed in 2022 and constructed in a future year. Bridge#2085 is scheduled in the IFYWP to be replaced as part of the Stoddard Road widening to be designed in 2022 and constructed in a future year. Victory Road is listed in the IFYWP to be widened to 3-lanes from Linder Road to Meridian Road to be designed in 2026 and constructed in a future year. Fire Service • Distance to Fire 1.1 miles from Fire Station#6. Station • Fire Response Time The project lies wholly inside of the Meridian Fire response time goal of 5 minutes. • Resource Reliability Fire Station#6 reliability is 83%(above the goal of 80%) • Accessibility Proposed project meets all required road widths, and turnaround dimensions. Water&Wastewater • Impacts/Concerns See Public Works Site Specific Conditions in Section VIII. 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NOTICING Planning& Zoning City Council Posting Date Posting Date Newspaper Notification 7/5/2022 10/15/2022 Radius notification mailed to properties within 500 feet 6/30/2022 10/13/2022 Site Posting 9/22/2022 10/21/2022 Nextdoor posting 6/30/2022 10/13/2022 V. STAFF ANALYSIS A. Future Land Use Map Designation(https:llwww.meridianciby.or /g compplan) Medium Density Residential(MDR)—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 subject 4.9 acres currently contains a large home and what appears to be a horse stable and pasture. The subject site is abutted by a public road to the east, Stoddard Road, where the new local street access is proposed. Abutting to the north and west property lines is an existing R-8 development, Fall Creek Subdivision; to the south is County residential not yet annexed into the City of Meridian. The subject property is designated as Medium Density Residential on the future land use map consistent with existing development to the west and north. Due to the existing street along the east boundary and no other existing stub streets to the property, the Applicant is proposing to take access from Stoddard in the approximate location of the existing driveway at the northeast corner of the property. No other access to Stoddard is proposed, consistent with City code. The Applicant is proposing 15 building lots on 4.85 acres of land which constitutes a gross density of 3.09 units per acre, nearly the minimum density allowed within the MDR designation. The Applicant is proposing to reserve the existing home on nearly an acre sized lot and one additional large lot along the west boundary for the existing property owners. The minimum building lot size proposed throughout the rest of this project is approximately 6,150 square feet which exceeds the 4,000 square foot minimum lot size for the requested R-8 zoning district. The adjacent developments are of similar density but have building lots that are larger in size directly abutting the site than what are proposed with this project, however, no more than 2 building lots are proposed adjacent to any single existing lot along the north boundary. The same is true of the County parcels to the south that directly abut the Ridenbaugh Canal on their south boundary; the existing home lot and the proposed common lot along the south boundary should offer an adequate buffer to the existing residences to the south. Because the proposed development is consistent with the existing development to the west and north and no access to an arterial street is proposed,Staff believes annexing this land into the City is in the best interest of the City and is a logical expansion of City zoning and development so long as the Applicant adheres to Staff s recommended DA provisions and conditions of approval. However, the size of the property is just below the 5 acre minimum that would require 15% qualified open space within the requested R-8 zoning district.Staff does not find it prudent to require a minimum 15% qualified open space when Bear Creek park is a quarter mile to the north off of Stoddard.However,Staff voiced concerns with the originally proposed open space Page 4 for this development and a desire to create an area where people can congregate andlor kids can play within this development.In response, the Applicant has proposed additional linear open space along a portion of the north boundary with a micro pathway that essentially creates a pedestrian loop within the subdivision between the two linear open space lots along the north and south boundaries. The Applicant has also included two park benches along the widest portion of the new linear open space between building Lots 3& 4 when no amenity was proposed previously. Staff finds the latest revision creates more active open space as the walking paths are repeatedly noted as a used amenitylopen space within subdivisions. However, much of this area would not qualify as linear open space per the open space code section because it is not at least 20 feet wide and is instead I5 feet or less in some areas. Therefore,Staff recommends all of the proposed linear open space be at least 20 feet wide to comply with open space standards(UDC 11-3G-3)and comply with the intent of open space code. An alternative presented by Staff was to replace one of the lots within the subdivision and add a common open space lot for more active recreation and use. Should Commission or Council prefer a larger common open space lot over the proposed linear open space,Staff recommends a centralized location for the development(i.e.Lot 2, 4, or 10) and an amenity be located within it. Staff prefers this option over the proposed micro paths but is not specifically recommending it at this time. With Staffs recommended revision,Staff finds the proposed project to be generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as discussed above. Specific Comprehensive Plan policies are discussed and analyzed below. 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 DA that encompasses the land proposed to be annexed and zoned with the provisions included in Section VIII.AL 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.A final plat will not be accepted until the DA is executed and the AZ ordinance is approved by City Council. B. Comprehensive Plan Policies(https:llwww.meridiancioy.or /�compplan): The applicable Comprehensive Plan policies are cited below with Staff analysis in italics. "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 current property owner of the subject site intends to remain in their home while also reserving an additional lot or two for future use for their children. Staff finds this forethought and the subsequent design to develop their remaining acreage with approximate 6-8,000 square foot building lots allows for a variety of housing options based on the needs,preferences, and financial capabilities of the existing resident and future residents. "Establish and maintain levels of service for public facilities and services,including water, sewer, police,transportation, schools,fire, and parks" (3.02.01 G).All public utilities are available for this project site due to the utilities being available in Stoddard Road.Applicant is required to dedicate additional right-of-way for future Stoddard Road improvements (upgraded from two to three lanes in the future). The newest Fire Station (station#6) is approximately I mile away and so the project is wholly within the response time goal of the City. West Ada School District has not sent a letter regarding this application but with a relative low number of homes (1 S) a large number of school aged children is not anticipated to be generated by this development. In Page 5 addition, Victory Middle School is within walking distance of the subject site so any children in that age group would be able to get to school safely and efficiently. Staff finds that the existing and planned development of the immediate area create appropriate conditions for levels of service to and for this proposed project. "With new subdivision plats,require the design and construction of pathways connections, easy pedestrian and bicycle access to parks, safe routes to schools, and the incorporation of usable open space with quality amenities."(2.02.01A). The proposed project will construct detached sidewalk along Stoddard Road and extend needed sidewalk along the west side of this street for safer access to Victory Middle School, approximately'/a mile to the north. Further, the Applicant has proposed a looping micro pathway network for the project that easily connects to the required sidewalk along Stoddard adding to the overall pedestrian connectivity and access to the nearby school and park. "Ensure that new development within existing residential neighborhoods is cohesive and complementary in design and construction."(2.02.02F).As discussed, the Applicant is proposing the subject project with density at the low end of the allowed density(approximately 3.1 units/acre), similar to the density within the adjacent subdivision to the west and north. Further, the Applicant is proposing a I acre lot in the southwest corner for the existing home and linear open space common lots between the subject site and the existing County residential properties to the south and a few of the properties to the north along the north boundary. "Require new development to establish street connections to existing local roads and collectors as well as to underdeveloped adjacent properties."(6.01.02C). The Applicant is proposing to construct a new local street within the development that has sole access to the adjacent collector street, Stoddard Road. The Applicant is not proposing to stub a street to the south boundary as both ACHD and the Applicant believe the redevelopment potential of the two lots to the south is minimal due to their existing shapes and the existence of the Ridenbaugh Canal and Stoddard abutting two of their three sides. Therefore, Staff does not find it necessary to provide a stub street to the south and finds the proposed street layout is sufficient in its design for the proposed plat. Staff finds this development to be generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. C. Existing Structures/Site Improvements: According to GIS imagery,there is an existing home that is to remain at the southwest corner of the property and an outbuilding that appears to be a horse stable and pasture;these structures and pasture are proposed to remain as part of Phase 2 for the project,per the submitted phasing plan (see below). Furthermore,the existing access for this site is via a driveway connection to W. Stoddard Road that will be converted to a public street. Staff has included a DA provision that the existing outbuilding/stable must be removed upon phase 2 development, consistent with accessory and primary structure restrictions. D. Proposed Use Analysis: The proposed use is detached single-family residential with a minimum lot size of approximately 6,000 square feet,based on the submitted plat(Exhibit VII.B). This use is a permitted use in the requested R-8 zoning district per UDC Table 11-2A-2 and all lots are shown to meet the minimum lot size requirement of 4,000 square feet and the minimum street frontage requirement of 40 feet. In fact,the majority of lots within the subdivision are proposed with at least 60 feet of frontage,more consistent with the R-4 district.The Applicant has noted the development is expected to develop in two phases with an intent to keep the existing home and outbuilding and Page 6 some pasture within phase 2. Phase 1 is proposed with 12 lots and both common driveways and Phase 2 is proposed with the remaining three (3)building lots. E. Dimensional Standards(UDC 11-2): The residential lots are shown to meet all UDC dimensional standards per the submitted plat. In addition, all subdivision developments are also required to comply with Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards(UDC 11-6C-3). The Applicant is proposing two (2) common drives within the project; one in the southeast corner of the project for access to Lots 16& 17 and an additional common drive near the northwest corner for access to four lots (Lots 5-7 and Lot 9). Lot 8 common drive appears to comply with all standards outlined in UDC 11-6C-3D. However, the construction of the Lot 14 common drive does not appear to comply as it creates a sidewalk gap on the public street and does not extend 20 feet past the property line for Lot 16. ACHD does not call this out in their staff report but Staff finds that Lot 14 should match Lot 8 in its design and not be a part of the public road network as depicted on the submitted plans. The Applicant should continue the curb, gutter, and 5-foot sidewalk between Lots 13& 18 consistent with the curve of the public street and mirror the design of the Lot 8 common drive. In addition, the Applicant should extend the common drive 6 feet further to the south to ensure at least 20 feet of frontage for Lot 16. The Applicant should make these revisions with the first final plat submittal. F. Building Elevations(UDC 11-3A-19 I Architectural Standards Manual): The Applicant submitted conceptual building elevations for the proposed detached single-family homes.Note that detached single-family homes do not require Design Review approval therefore Staff does not review these for compliance with any architectural standards. The submitted elevations depict a number of different architectural designs of the modern style home with shed roof designs as well as dormers.In addition, all homes are shown with 3-car garages (some RV garage bays) and a variety of window designs. The field materials shown appear to be of high quality siding and stucco with stone accents and varying garage door materials. Overall, Stafffinds the submitted elevations to show high quality and attractive single- family homes. G. Access(UDC 11-3A-3, 11-3H-4): Access is proposed via a new local street(shown as W. Scoria Court)connection to S. Stoddard Road approximately 345 feet north of the Grizzly Drive on the east side Stoddard Road. There are no existing stub streets adjacent to the site and Stoddard runs along the entire east boundary which is why the Applicant is proposing an access point to this collector street and proposing W. Scoria to end as a cul-de-sac within the site, as shown on the submitted preliminary plat. Further, according to the proposed plat,W. Scoria is proposed as 33-foot wide local street with 5-foot attached sidewalks and Stoddard is shown to be improved with curb, gutter,and detached sidewalk outside of the additional right-of-way dedication required with this development. The proposed street design complies with all UDC standards and ACHD conditions of approval, according to the ACHD staff report. H. Parking(UDC 11-3C): Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC Table H- 3C-6 for single-family dwellings based on the number of bedrooms per unit. Staff will confirm compliance with these standards at the time of building permit submittal for each residence. Note that there is opportunity for on-street parking where there are no driveways because W. Scoria is proposed as a 33-foot wide street section. Page 7 I. Sidewalks(UDC 11-3A-17): 5-foot wide attached sidewalks are proposed along the new proposed local street.W. Scoria and 5-foot detached sidewalks along the west side of S. Stoddard Road, consistent with UDC and ACHD requirements. The proposed sidewalk dimensions also meet UDC 11-3A-17 and ACHD standards. However,the Stoddard frontage is shown as an alternative multi-use pathway segment and the Parks Department has requested that 10-foot sidewalk be added along Stoddard in lieu of the 5-foot sidewalk currently shown. Consistent with the Master Pathways Plan, Staff is recommending this revision. According to the submitted plat and landscape plan, the proposed detached sidewalk along Stoddard is shown within ACHD right-of-way but at least 6 feet from the new curbing and added pavement proposed with this project, consistent with the UDC. With the requirement of the multi- use pathway along Stoddard, the Applicant may be required to submit a public access easement; the Applicant should continue working with ACHD to determine who will maintain the pathway based on its location within the ROW. Staff does have concerns with the proposed micro paths and sidewalk connection near the common drive at the southeast corner of the site, Lot 14.According to the submitted plans, the micro path connects to the common drive and utilizes it as a pedestrian pathway. The City does not desire this type of design for pedestrian and vehicles to share the same surface if it can be avoided. Therefore, Staff is recommending 5-foot wide sidewalk be added to the common drive on either side of the common drive for added pedestrian safety. This recommendation will require the 5 feet to be taken from the adjacent lot to the west(Lot 13) or the lots to the east(lots 16-18). J. Landscaping(UDC 11-3B): A 20-foot wide street buffer is required along S. Stoddard Road, a collector street, landscaped per the standards in UDC Table 11-3B-7C. All landscape areas should be landscaped per UDC 11- 3B-5, general landscaping standards. Lastly, according to the submitted plans,the Applicant is proposing micro-paths which should be landscaped in accord with UDC 11-3B-12 standards. The Applicant is showing a common lot along S. Stoddard that is at least 20 feet in width and located wholly outside of the additional right-of-way dedication required by ACHD consistent with code requirements. The Stoddard landscape buffer is depicted with 9 trees, sod, and landscape beds with shrubs, consistent with UDC 11-3B-7. The Applicant is also showing landscape beds on both sides of the new local street connection to Stoddard with two trees on the south side of this entrance adjacent Lot 19. All street landscaping complies with UDC requirements. As discussed, the Applicant has proposed linear open space and micro paths around and through the development. These areas should be landscaped in accord with UDC 11-3B-12 with trees at least every 100 linear feet and include other vegetative ground cover. According to the submitted landscape plans, the Applicant is proposing trees in excess of code requirements with landscape beds, shrubs, and sod throughout. Stafffinds the proposed landscaping meets or exceeds code requirements. Staff notes that with the recommended revisions to widen some areas to at least 20 feet in width, additional trees and vegetative ground cover should also be added to remain compliant with UDC 11-3B-12 OR lose one of the aforementioned buildable lots in order to provide more usable open space for the development. K. Fencing(UDC 11-3A-6, 11-3A-7): All fencing is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7. Page 8 According to the revised landscape plans, the Applicant is proposing to keep the existing 6-foot vinyl privacy fencing along the perimeter of the property compliant with code. The Applicant is also showing 6-foot vinyl privacy fencing along the sides and rear boundaries of the building lots adjacent to the proposed micro paths. This fencing is not code compliant as these linear open space areas are set behind building lots and are not visible from end-to-end. Therefore, the Applicant should revise the landscape plans to depict open vision fencing or semi private open vision fencing consistent with UDC 11-3A-7 adjacent to Lots 2, 3, 10-13, & 16. L. Utilities (UDC 11-3A-21): The Applicant is proposing and is required to extend necessary public utilities for the proposed detached single-family dwellings within the Slatestone Subdivision. Public Works has reviewed the subject applications for compliance with their standards and finds them to be in general compliance except for specific conditions outlined in Section VIII.B of this report. Staff notes that the Applicant is proposing to place sewer within a common lot and the common drive at the southeast corner of the property. Because the Applicant is placing a sewer main within a common lot, it must have a drivable surface over top for City access. This is shown on the submitted plans but also depicts a hammerhead type turnaround that is not required by the City. Because it is not required, Staff recommends removing the western piece of this turnaround to square up the southeast corner of Lot 13 and provide more area that can be landscaped behind Lot 13 up to the required 20 foot wide sewer main easement. M. Waterways(UDC 11-3A-6): According to satellite imagery,the subject site contains an irrigation ditch along the southern boundary. The submitted plat depicts this irrigation ditch but does not show it on the subject property. In accord with UDC 11-3A-6B.3, if the irrigation ditch is on the subject property,the Applicant is required to pipe the ditch. Prior to the Commission hearing, the Applicant should verify the location of the irrigation ditch and if said ditch is proven to be on the subject property, the Applicant should revise any relevant plans to depict this ditch as being piped prior to the City Council hearing, in accord with UDC 11-3A-6B. VI. DECISION A. Staff: Staff recommends approval of the requested annexation and preliminary plat applications with the requirement of a Development Agreement per the conditions of approval in Section VIII of this report per the Findings in Section IX of this staff report. B. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard these items on October 6, 2022.At the public hearing,the Commission moved to recommend approval of the subject Annexation and Zoning and Preliminary Plat requests. 1. Summary of Commission public hearing_ a. In favor: Becky Yzaguirre,Applicant Representative; b. In opposition: Leona Raines,Neighbor; C. Commenting: Becky Yzaguirre; Grant Brookover,Project Engineer; Leona Raines; d. Written testimony: None e. Staff presenting application: Joseph Dodson,Associate Planner f. Other Staff commenting on application: Kurt Starman,Deputy City Attorney. 2. Key issue(s) testimony Page 9 a. Concern over proposed development being ad to two county parcels to the south; b. Desire for homes along south boundary to be limited to 1-story homes; 3. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission: a. Proposed linear open space versus singularge common open space area as discussed in staff report; b. Recommendation to widen sidewalk along Stoddard to 10 feet to reflect a multi-use pathway—ACHD plans to widen road and include 10-foot sidewalk on each side; c. Purpose of proposed phasing and timing of development by the Applicant; Common driveway design and potential trash collection and parkin issues; sues; 4. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation: a. None 5. outstandingissue(s)ssue(s) for City Council: a. None C. The Meridian Citv Council heard these items on November 1,2022.At the public hearing,the Council moved to approve the subject Annexation and Zoning and Preliminary Plat requests. 1. Summary of the City Council public hearing: a. In favor: Becky Yzaguirre,Applicant Representative: The Rausch's.the Property Owners b. In opposition: None C. Commenting: Becky Yzaguirre; Maria Rausch,property owner. d. Written testimony:None e. Staff presenting application: Joseph Dodson,Associate Planner £ Other Staff commenting on application: Bill Nary, City Attorney: Steve Siddowav Parks and Recreation Department Director. 2. Key issue(s)of public testimony: a. None 3. Key issue(s)of discussion by City Council: a. Proposal to keep existing Countyapproved daycare operating with home taking future access from a common drive—concern with potential internal traffic issues on the common drive when 3 other lots are also shown taking access from said common drive. b. Can City prohibit a homeowner from stopping a lawful use(in-home daycarel? c. Approval jxrocess for in-home da cares (administrative versus conditional/hearing level d. 10-foot pathway or 5-foot sidewalk along Stoddard and the level of design for Stoddard by ACHD at this time; 4. City Council change(s)to Commission recommendation: a. Add a new DA provision that requires the existing daycare use to cease operation at the time of phase 2 development OR widen the common drive to 25 feet in width. b. Maintain Staff conditions regarding pathway along Stoddard. Page 10 VII. EXHIBITS A. Annexation and Zoning Legal Description and Exhibit Map Ea T-O ENGINEERS Project No:210791 Date:May 26,2022 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF MERIDIAN ANNEXATION DESCRIPTION A parcel of land located in the NE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 24,Township 3 North,Range 1 West,Boise Meridian,City of Meridian,Ada County,Idaho,more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at an aluminum cap monument marking the South 1/4 corner of said Section 24, from which an aluminum cap monument marking the West 1/16 Corner between Sections 24 and 25 bears N.89120'37"W.,a distance of 1320.23 feet;thence,along the east boundary of said SW1/4, A) N.00051'27"E.,1326.49 feet to the Center South 1116 Corner of said Section 24 and the POINT OF BEGINNING;thence, 1) N.89°22'47"W.,661,06 feet;thence, 2) N.00°48'06"E.,331.46 feet;thence, 3) S.89°25'29"E.,661.35 feet to the east boundary of said SW1/4;thence along said boundary, 4) S.00-51'03"W.,331.98 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING:5.035 acres,more or less. rEu 13765 OF 90 0 MA�ti 1 332 N.Broadmore Way Nampa,ID 83687 I P:20B.442.6300 to-engheers.com Page 11 wG C m EXHIBIT SKETCH -CITY OF MERIDIAN ANNEXATION LOCATED IN A PORTION OF THE NE114 OF THE SW114.SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH,RANGE 1 WEST,BOISE MERIDIAN,CITY OF MERIDIAN,ADA COUNTY,IDAHO 2022 CP&F INST. NO. 0 110049426 C114 COR 4 SEC 24 0' 100, 20U 400' u7 a � I- SCALE:1"=200' a U � I W � I M y O O � r O � O z NOTES S8925'29"E 661.35' Z A z � 1. ALL BEARINGS SHOWN ARE IDAHO o STATE PLANE WEST ZONE (1103) M1 p1i A GRID BEARINGS. ALL DISTANCES ARE GROUND DISTANCES IN US w S1224314800 Mi SURVEY FEET. ifll 2707 S.ST MERIDIAN, ID RD A � o MERIQIAN,ID M �+ Na1 5.035Ac. �I F QI of 0 2 O CS1116 55 EN -- �N89.22'a7"W 66116'- COR POINT OF BEGINNING-7 137 1p� Ifzc/zQ ol , EN OF �B 'MA CA r N Td" 0 Q w z z BASIS OF BEARINGS W 1I16 24 24 114 w N89'20'37"W 1320-23' __ 25 4 ih COR 25 VICTORY ROAD - 25 COR CP&F INST, N0, CP&F INST. NO. 2019-115456 2019-115455 w z LEGEND -- ANNEXATION BOUNDARY --- SECTION LINE FOUND BRASS CAP MON. FOUND ALUMINUM CAP MON. Gral T-O ENGINEERS R ® FOUND 5/6" REBAR 332 N. BROADMORE WAY €1 NAMPA,IDAHO 83687 CALCULATED POINT PHONE:(208)442-6300 WWW.TO-ENGINEERS.COM O E-ALE 210T41•V-1(B Ylnxian Mng pi.dvg DATE V6r 2 KE:2W91 Page 12 B. Preliminary Plat(dated: 9/21/2022) 63AOD NO1S1A149ns3NO1S31v9s Ir 9 Z . UN En ffl — — I —` - — — as aavoaois s - -, --1 -T C) A'M > z Z C) Z' a LL Edo 1 a. M,3 1TH IN Sa "JUA Page 13 7 NEWER AND WATER NOTES 77' 77,7--- _ x LocAL ROAD TYPI-L SECTION-1) STODDARD IDII -11IN(NIINDR CDLLEOTOR) ............... In'2 IlI W.SCORIIACT 0 CL LU I 71 0 71 F- E. LU I 4t. XC2-0 Page 14 C. Landscape Plans(date: 9A22/2022 10/4/2022) NVId E)NIINVId NOISIAI(isnS 3NO1S3iN 71- dOzi SNVId 3dVOS(INV-I.LV-Id AbVNIV411.3dd 4- ti P: CLI �F J . ... ....... J-1 uq Page 15 i�NlfxiO F951l111'hV �BYiA'f YCNL1LQfi x + I ..hf, - �— f5• W.SCORIA qvAiWI v �cxar+nnawr PLANTING PLAN Page 16 D. Phasing Plan: NOTES ow, �-•'�^ �.I I I I I I I � I--- E I W.6o0RIA I I II w _ + pHasE l 1 t I W uj Z Page 17 E. Conceptual Building Elevations J3Aj N . rr � w P�q F r. b� Y� I� w•iJ i �E �i., I k j Page 18 - 1 — --- I Y �f +` •f `�S1 '�k6 21�— T d704 IM i ��� r . q�' i Page 19 y 4-.tom I 4 I Page 20 MIN - ---------...... ------ 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 and the property owner(s)/developer 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: a. Future development of this site shall be substantially consistent with the approved plat, landscape plan,phasing plan, and conceptual building elevations included in Section VII and the provisions contained herein. b. The existing outbuilding/stable shall be removed upon phase 2 development,consistent with accessory and primary structure restrictions and the approved phasing plan. c. The existing home shall connect to City water and sewer services with the first phase of development. d. Owner of the existing home shall cease the operation of an in-home daycare at the time of phase 2 development OR construct the common drive(Lot 8)to be a minimum of 25 feet wide. e. The rear and/or sides of homes visible from S. Stoddard Road(Lots 16-19) shall incorporate 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 that are visible from the subject public street.Single-story structures are exempt from this requirement. Preliminary Plat Conditions: 2. The preliminary plat included in Section VII.13, dated September 21,2022, shall be revised as follows prior to submitting for Final Plat approval: a. Make necessary revisions to the plat to match the revisions made to the landscape plan in Exhibit VII.0 above. b. Show all linear open space to be at least 20 feet wide consistent with UDC 11-3G-3 standards or lose one of the buildable lots in lieu of a larger and centralized open space lot with a commensurate amenity that is code compliant. c. Direct lot access to S. Stoddard Road is prohibited in accord with UDC 11-3A-3. d. Correct the plat to show curb, gutter, and 5-foot attached sidewalk between Lots 13 & 18 consistent with the curve of the public street e. Show the common drive on Lot 14 to be six(6)feet further to the south to ensure at least 20 feet of frontage for Lot 16. Page 22 f-. Add a 5 feet wide sidewalk to either-side of the Let 14 eemmen dr-ive to eemeet it to the Weal st eet sidewalk and proposedf path i Let 1 5 , .. let. g. Remove the western piece of the turnaround up to the required 20-foot wide sewer main easement shown in Lot 15 to square up the southeast corner of Lot 13 and provide more area that can be landscaped behind Lot 13. h. Depict the required 10-foot wide multi-use pathway along S. Stoddard Road and place it at least four(4)feet outside of the ultimate curb and gutter location to allow for landscaping on both sides of the pathway. Prior to the City Engineer's signature on the final plat for Phase 1, a 14-foot wide public pedestrian easement shall be submitted to the Planning Division and recorded for the multi-use pathway as required by the Park's Department,unless ACHD requires ones. i. Existing home will get a new address upon development of the first phase of this project consistent with the development of the new local street access. 3. The landscape plan included in Section VII.C,dated September-22 October 4, 2022, is approved as submitted. shallbe revisedas follows prior-t submitting f Fin 1 Ul t A: a. Shew all lineaf open spaee to be at least 20 feet wide eensistent with UDG 11 3G 3 standaMs or-lose one of the buildable lots in lieu of a lafger-a-ad eentfalized open spaee b. Make the neeessafy revisions to the iandseape plans to match the plat r-evisiens nete above i VTTT A 7 e. Add additional tfees along mier-o pa4h aot4h of Lots 2&3 to remain eonsistentwith UPC 11 3B 12 following the widening of this area to 20 feet. 3 A 7 is 7 1 10 1 3 P. 16 (r- L':.u fe 1 i UPC 3 ^7 f .1 �z uc2'i4�t6 L�rr��,�v-i�,�v�T 8r t6rr �l �L�-rzvraepicti6ir8 4. Prior-te the Geffffnissien heafing,the Applieai4 shall verify the loea4ioa of the irrigation to be on the subjeet pr-opei4y,the Appheafft should revise any relevant plans to depiet this diteh as being piped prior-to the City Gouneil hearing in aeeer-d with UDC 11 3A 6B. 5. Future development shall be consistent with the minimum dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2A-6 for the R-8 zoning district. 6. Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC Table 11-3C-6 for single-family dwellings based on the number of bedrooms per unit. 7. The Applicant shall comply with all ACHD conditions of approval. 8. Provide a pressurized irrigation system consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11- 3A-15,UDC 11-313-6 and MCC 9-1-28. 9. An exhibit shall be submitted with the final plat application for the lots accessed by common driveways (Lots 5-7, 9, & 16-18)that depicts the setbacks, fencing,building envelope and orientation of the lots and structures in accord with UDC 11-6C-3D. Driveways for abutting properties that are not taking access from the common driveway(s) shall be depicted on the opposite side of the shared property line away from the common driveway. Solid fencing adjacent to common driveways is prohibited unless separated by a minimum 5-foot wide landscaped buffer. Page 23 10. Upon completion of the landscape installation, a written Certificate of Completion shall be submitted to the Planning Division verifying all landscape improvements are in substantial compliance with the approved landscape plan as set forth in UDC 11-3B-14. 11. The preliminary plat approval shall become null and void if the applicant fails to either: 1) obtain the City Engineer signature on a final plat within two years of the date of the approved findings; or 2)obtain approval of a time extension as set forth in UDC 11-6B-7. B. PUBLIC WORKS SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS: 1. Install two mainline valves on the tee at the connection to Stoddard Rd. 2. Ensure that any water main is 10'from the edge of right of way. 3. A streetlight plan will be required for the subdivision as well as(2) streetlights along S. Stoddard Rd. 4. Applicant to ensure proper separation between water and sewer mains. 5. Ensure no sewer services pass through infiltration trenches. 6. Ensure no permanent structures(trees,bushes,buildings, carports,trash receptacle walls, fences, infiltration trenches, light poles, etc.)are built within the utility easement 7. The geotechnical investigative report prepared by Geo Tek, Inc. indicates specific construction considerations. The applicant shall be responsible for the adherence of these recommendations to help ensure that groundwater does not become a problem within crawlspaces of homes. 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 11-3B-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 Page 24 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 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 proj ect. 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 Page 25 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 I I"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. 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. C. FIRE DEPARTMENT https://weblink.meridianciV.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=265657&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC hty D. ADA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES https://weblink.meridianciV.orb/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=266783&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianC hty Page 26 E. PARKS DEPARTMENT—MERIDIAN PATHWAYS ht0s:11weblink.meridianciV.or lWebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=265658&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC hty F. NAMPA/MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT(NMID) https://weblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=267285&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC hty G. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT(ACHD) https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/Doc View.aspx?id=267181&dbid=0&repo=MeridianC hty IX. FINDINGS A. Annexation and Zoning(UDC 11-511-3E) 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; City Council finds the proposed zoning map amendment to annex the property into the City of Meridian with the R-8 zoning district with the proposed preliminary plat and site design is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, if all conditions of approval are met. 2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed districts, specifically the purpose statement; City Council finds the proposed zoning map amendment and the request for the development complies with the regulations outlined in the requested R-8 zoning district and is consistent with the purpose statement of the requested zone. 3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health,safety, and welfare; City Council finds the proposed zoning map amendment should not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. 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 City Council finds the proposed zoning map amendment will not result in an adverse impact on the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing public services within the City. 5. The annexation(as applicable)is in the best interest of city. City Council finds the annexation is in the best interest of the City. B. Preliminary Plat Findings: In consideration of a preliminary plat,combined preliminary and final plat, or short plat,the decision-making body shall make the following findings: 1. The plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan; Page 27 City Council finds that the proposed plat is in substantial compliance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan in regard to land use, density, transportation, and pedestrian connectivity. (Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies in, Section V of this report for more information) 2. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to accommodate the proposed development; City Council finds that public services will be provided to the subject property with development. (See Section VIII of the Staff Report for more details from public service providers) 3. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the City's capital improvement program; Because City water and sewer and any other utilities will be provided by the development at their own cost, City Council finds that the subdivision will not require the expenditure of capital improvement funds. 4. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development; City Council finds there is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development based upon comments from the public service providers(i.e.,Police,Fire,ACHD, etc). (See Section VIII for more information) 5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare; and, City Council is not aware of any health, safety, or environmental problems associated with the platting of this property. 6. The development preserves significant natural,scenic or historic features. City Council is unaware of any significant natural, scenic or historic features that exist on this site that require preserving. Page 28