Rackham East Annexation and Rezone H-2022-0085 Findings and Order CITY OF MERIDIAN -:FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAWM- 1E IDIAN
AND DECISION&ORDER
In the Matter of the Request for Rackham East Annexation and Rezone,by Brighton Development,
Inc.
Case No(s). H-2022-0085
For the City Council Hearing Date of: March 28,2023 (Findings on April 11,2023)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of March 28,2023,incorporated by
reference)
2. Process Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of March 28, 2023, incorporated by
reference)
3. Application and Property Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of March 28,2023,
incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the hearing
date of March 28,2023,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 (LC. §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.
7. That this approval is subject to the Conditions of Approval all in the attached Staff Report for the
hearing date of March 28,2023,incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to be
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER
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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 Rezone is hereby approved per the conditions of
approval in the Staff Report for the hearing date of March 28,2023,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).
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 March 28,2023
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER
FOR(RACKHAM EAST ANNEXATION AND REZONE-FILE H-2022-0085)
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By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the I I th day of April
2023.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRAD HOAGLUN VOTED
COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT JOE BORTON VOTED
COUNCIL MEMBER JESSICA PERREAULT VOTED
COUNCIL MEMBER LUKE CAVENER VOTED
COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN OVERTON VOTED
COUNCIL MEMBER LIZ STRADER VOTED
MAYOR ROBERT SIMISON VOTED
(TIE BREAKER)
Mayor Robert E. Simison 4-11-2023
Attest:
Chris Johnson 4-11-2023
City Clerk
Copy served upon Applicant,Community Development Department,Public Works Department and City
Attorney.
By: Dated: 4-11-2023
City Clerk's Office
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER
FOR(RACKHAM EAST ANNEXATION AND REZONE-FILE H-2022-0085)
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EXHIBIT A
STAFF REPORT E COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT A H 4
HEARING March 28 2023
Legend
DATE: no
Project Location
TO: Mayor&City Council a
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FROM: Stacy Hersh,Associate Planner
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SUBJECT: H-2022-0085
Rackham East Annexation and Rezone
LOCATION: The Annexation site is located at 1032 S.
Silverstone Way, south of I-84,north of ,
E.Overland Rd. and east of S. Eagle Rd.,
in Section 16,Township 3N,Range IE. EEM
The Rezone site is located at 1074 S. ® '
Silverstone Way, South of I-84,North of
E.Overland Rd. and S. Eagle Rd.,in
Section 16,Township 3N,Range IE.
L PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Annexation(AZ)of a sliver of property currently zoned RUT in Ada County as part of the overall
Eagle View Landing project on 0.143 acres of land with a C-G zoning designation; and a request to
rezone 3.938 acres of land from the C-G zoning district to the R-40 zoning district for the multi-
family portion of the project previously platted as Lots 18 -19,Block 1 of Rackham Subdivision.
A. Project Summary
Description Details Page
Acreage 0.143-acres(AZ);3.938(RZ)
Existing/Proposed Zoning RUT in Ada County and C-G(existing)/R-40(proposed)
Future Land Use Designation Mixed Use—Regional(MU-R)
Existing Land Use(s) Commercial(mixed use)and multi-family apartments
Proposed Land Use(s) Commercial(mixed use)and multi-family apartments
Lots(#and type;bldg./common) 2 buildable lots(1 multi-family& 1 commercial)/0
common lots
Phasing Plan(#of phases) N/A
Number of Residential Units(type N/A
of units)
Physical Features(waterways, The Ridenbaugh Canal runs along the east boundary of the
hazards,flood plain,hillside) site.
Neighborhood meeting date;#of 10/12/2022—0 attendees
attendees:
History(previous approvals) Rackham East/Eagle View Apartments AZ,CUP,PP H-
2021-0075,Development Agreement(2022-026383);CZC
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Description Details Page
Eagle View Landing Apartments(A-2022-004 ;Power
Engineer's Office Building(Building 5)(A-2022-0059);
Rackham East(PBA-2022-0009)
B. Community Metrics
Description Details P
Ada County Highway
District
• Staff report(yes/no) Yes
• Requires ACHD No
Commission Action No
es/no
Access One access is proposed via S.Rolling Hill Dr. from E.Overland
(Arterial/Collectors/State Rd.to the south,and two driveways will provide access from the
Hwy/Local)(Existing and commercial development to the west via S. Silverstone Way from
Proposed) E.Overland Rd.(a signalized intersection exists at
Silverstone/Overland)
Traffic Level Of Service All road segments are projected to meet ACHD's acceptable level of service(LOS)thresholds
for a 5-lanes principal arterial road under all conditions,except for during the PM peak hour for
the segment of Overland Road between Eagle Road and Silverstone Way and Rolling Hill
Drive under the 2023 total traffic conditions.
Stub Two(2)driveways will be extended into the site from the west
Street/Interconnectivity/Cro boundary. S.Rolling Hill Dr.will stub at the southern boundary of
ss Access the site.
Existing Road Network S.Rolling Hill Dr.,a local street,extends from the south from
Overland Rd.to the north boundary of the site.
Existing Arterial Sidewalks There are no existing arterial streets on or abutting this site.
/Buffers
Proposed Road Capital Improvements Plan(CIPu Integrated Five Year Work Plan(IFYWP):
Improvements The intersection of Overland Road and Eagle Road is scheduled in the CIP to be widened to
p 7-lanes on the north and south legs, and 8-lanes on the east and west legs, and
reconstructed/signalized in the future.The design year is listed as 2025 in the IFYWP and the
is listed to be improved between 2031 and 2035,
• Overland Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 7-lanes from Eagle Road to Cloverdale
Road between 2036 and 2040 and is listed as unfunded.
The intersection of Cloverdale Road and Overland Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to
7-lanes on the north and south legs and 8 lanes on the east and west legs and signalized
between 2026 and 2030.
Wastewater
• Project Consistent with
WW Master • Flow is committed
Plan/Facility Plan
Water
• Water Quality Concerns See application
• Project Consistent with Project is consistent with the Master Plan
Water Master Plan If a well is located on the site it must be abandoned per regulatory
requirements and proof of abandonment must be provided to the
City.A well can be used as a year-round source or as backup to
the PIRR system.In which case it does not need to be abandoned.
Note that the existing well(s)must be disconnected from any
buildings that remain with verification of disconnect by Meridian
Public Works Department.
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C. Representative:
Josh Beach,Brighton Development,Inc.—2929 W.Navigator Dr., Ste.400,Meridian,ID 83642
II. NOTICING
Planning&Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Notification published in
1/18/2023 3/2/2023
newspaper
Notification mailed to property
owners within 500 feet 1/12/2023 3/10/2023
Applicant posted public hearing
notice on site 2/14/2023 3/15/2023
Nextdoor posting 1/13/2023
III. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS(Comprehensive Plan)
Land Use: The Future Land Use Map (FLUM)contained in the Comprehensive Plan designates this
property as Mixed Use—Regional(MU-R).
The purpose of the MU-R designation is to provide a mix of employment,retail,and residential
dwellings and public uses near major arterial intersections. The intent is to integrate a variety of uses
together,including residential,and to avoid predominantly single-use developments such as a
regional retail center with only restaurants and other commercial uses. Developments should be
anchored by uses that have a regional draw with the appropriate supporting uses. The developments
are encouraged to be designed consistent with the conceptual MU-R plan depicted in Figure 3D (pg.
3-17).
The Applicant is currently developing the site with office(and possibly some secondary retail uses)
and multi-family residential uses.The site is located near S. Eagle Rd. and E.Overland Rd.,a major
arterial intersection,and the Eagle Rd./I-84 interchange. The offices provide nearby employment
opportunities and services for residents in the vicinity. Other commercial uses (offices,entertainment,
multi-tenant retail,hotel,etc.)exist to the west in the larger MU-R designated area for a larger mix of
uses as desired in MU-R designated areas.Pedestrian walkways are proposed for interconnectivity
within the overall area.
Annexation and Rezone:
The proposed annexation is for a sliver of property on 0.143-acres of land with a C-G(General Retail
and Service Commercial)zoning designation. The out parcel along the northern boundary of the site
was owned by a third party and not part of the Development Agreement(42022-026383). During the
Public Hearing process for this development,the Applicant placed the out parcel under contract; the
property has now been acquired and included in the overall Eagle View Landing project. City Staff
requested that the Applicant request R-40 zoning for the multi-family portion of the development to
more accurately reflect the uses developed on this site when looking at the City's zoning map.
Ultimately,the project was approved with a C-G zoning designation for the multi-family portion of
the development. Both the office buildings and multi-family development are currently under
construction at this time and were approved with Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design
Review Applications(A-2022-0047,A-2022-0059,A-2022-0118). A condition of approval of the
Rackham East Subdivision/Eagle View Landing project required the Applicant to annex the out-
parcel along the northern boundary of the site and rezone the western C-G zoned portion of the
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multifamily development to R-40 within one(1)year of recordation of the Development Agreement.
This application request is to initially ensure a clean-up of the zoning for these sites.
The City may require a development agreement(DA)in conjunction with annexation and
rezone pursuant to Idaho Code section 67-6511A.Because there is already an existing DA in
effect for this property and the proposed development is in compliance with the DA, Staff does
not recommend a new DA or changes to the DA with this application.
IV. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the requested annexation and rezone with the provisions noted in
Section VI,per the Findings in Section VII.
B. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard these items on March 2,2023. At the public
hearing,the Commission moved to recommend approval of the subject Conditional Use Permit
request.
1. Summary of Commission public hearing_
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a. In favor: Jon Wardle,Brighton Corporation;
b. In opposition: Michael Blowers
C. Commenting: Jon Wardle,
d. Written testimony: None
e. Staff presenting application: Stacy Hersh,Associate Planner
f. Other Staff commenting on application: None
2. Key issue(s)of public testimony
a. Traffic concerns with the overall development impactin the he adjacent existing residents.
3. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission:
a. None
4. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation:
a. None
5. Outstanding issue(s)ssue(s)for City Council:
a. None
C. The Meridian City Council heard this item on March 28,2023. At the public hearing, the Council
moved to approve the subiect Annexation and Rezone request.
1. Summary of the City Council public hearing:
a. In favor: Jon Wardle,Brighton Corporation.
b. In opposition:None
c. Commenting: Jon Wardle,Brighton Corporation
d. Written testimony: Lyman Holvoak
e. Staff presenting application: Stacy Hersh,Associate Planner
f. Other Staff commenting on 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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V.
EXHIBITS
A. Annexation Legal Description& Exhibit Map
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December 1b,2022
Project No.:20-219
Exhibit A
Legal Description for Annexation
Eagle View Landing
A parcel of land being a portion of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16,Township 3
North,Range 1 East,B.M.,Ada County,Idaho being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at an aluminum cap marking the Center 1/4 corner of said Section 16,which bears
NDD'05'15"W a distance of 2,653.59 feet from a brass cap marking the South 1/4 corner of said Section
16,thence following the westerly line of said Northwest 114 of the Southeast 1/4,SOO.05'15"E a
distance of 227.22 feet to a S/8-inch rebar on the southerly right-of-way line of Interstate 84;
Thence leaving said westerly line and following said southerly right-of-way line,S89.34'32"E a distance
of 67236 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Thence following said southerly right-of-way,S89'34'32"E a distance of 482.59 feet to the centerline of
the Ridenbaugh Canal and the boundary of Ironwood Subdivision No.3(Book 77 of Plats at Page 8098,
recordsofAda County,Idaho);
Thence following said centerline and said boundary,512'52'54"W a distance of 17.45 feet;
Thence leaving said centerline and said boundary,N89`2S'23'W a distance of 478.72 feet to the
Northeast corner of Lot 16,Block 1 of Rolling Hill Subdivision(Book 18 of Plats at Page 1202,records of
Ada County,Idaho);
Thence NOW00'07"W a distance of 14.37 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Said parcel contains a total of 7,S51 square feet,more or less.
Attached hereto is Exhibit B and by this reference is made a part hereof.
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DATE: December2022
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B. Rezone Legal Description & Exhibit Map
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November8,2022
Project No.20-219
Exhibit A
Legal Description for Rezone to R-40
Rackham Subdivision
A parcel of land being Lots 18 and 19,Block 1 of Rackham Subdivision(Book 120 of Plats at Page 18,582-
18,588,records of Ada County,Idaho)situated in a portion of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 16,Township 3 North,Range 1 East,B.M.,Ada County,Idaho being more particularly described
as follows:
Commencing at an aluminum cap marking the Center 1/4 corner of said Section 16,which bears
N00'05'15"W a distance of 2,653.59 feet from a brass cap marking the South 1/4 corner of said Section
16,thence following the easterly line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 114,S00'05'15"E a distance
of 650.45 feet to a 5/8-Inch rebar on the easterly subdivision boundary of Rackham Subdivision and
being the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Thence following said easterly line,S00°05'15"E a distance of 676.35 feet to an aluminurn cap marking
the Center-South 1/16 corner of said Sectian 16 and being on the southerly line of said Northeast 1/4 of
the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 16;
Thence leaving said easterly line and following said southerly line,N89'14'11"W a distance of 278.91
feet to a 5/8-Inch rebar on the westerly line of Lot 18 of Rackham Subdivision;
Thence leaving said southerly line and following said westerly line,N00'45'10"E a distance of 574.11
feet to a 5/8-Inch rebar on the northerly line of Lots 18 and 19,Block 1 of Rackham Subdivision;
Thence leaving said westerly line and following said northerly line,N69'57'S9"E a distance of 287.72
feetto the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Said parcel of land contains a total of 3.938 acres,more or less.Said parcel of land is now a portion of
Parcel"C'as shown on Record of Survey No.13491,records of Ada County,Idaho.
Attached hereto is Exhibit 8 and by this reference is made a part hereof.
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VI. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS
A. PLANNING DIVISION
1. Development of the subject property shall be generally consistent with the preliminary plat,
landscape plan,phasing plan,conceptual development plan,pedestrian circulation plan,and
conceptual building elevations submitted with the recorded Development Agreement 2022-
026383)and the Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review(A-2022-0047; A-
2022-0059; A-2022-0118; PBA-2022-0009).
B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
2. General Conditions of Approval
2.1 Applicant shall coordinate water and sewer main size and routing with the Public Works
Department,and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to
provide service outside of a public right-of-way. 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.
2.2 Per Meridian City Code (MCC),the applicant shall be responsible to install sewer and water
mains to and through this development. Applicant may be eligible for a reimbursement
agreement for infrastructure enhancement per MCC 8-6-5.
2.3 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 development
plan approval.
2.4 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water(MCC 12-13-8.3). 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 prior to receiving development plan approval.
2.5 All existing structures that are required to be removed shall be prior to signature on the final
plat by the City Engineer. Any structures that are allowed to remain shall be subject to
evaluation and possible reassignment of street addressing to be in compliance with MCC.
2.6 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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2.7 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.
2.8 Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City
Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact Central District Health for abandonment
procedures and inspections(208)375-5211.
2.9 Street signs are to be in place, sanitary sewer and water system shall be approved and
activated,road base approved by the Ada County Highway District and the Final Plat for this
subdivision shall be recorded,prior to applying for building permits.
2.10 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110%will be required for all uncompleted
fencing,landscaping,amenities,etc.,prior to signature on the final plat.
2.11 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.
2.12 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.
2.13 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.
2.14 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404
Permitting that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
2.15 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
2.16 All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-12-3H.
2.17 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.
2.18 The design 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.
2.19 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.
2.20 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.
2.21 A street light plan will need to be included in the civil construction plans. Street light plan
requirements are listed in section 6-5 of the Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. A
copy of the standards can be found at
http://www.merldiancity.org/public works.aspx?id=272.
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2.22 The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a performance surety in the
amount of 125%of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer,water and reuse
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 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.
2.23 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,water and reuse infrastructure
for duration of two years. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate 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.
C. FIRE DEPARTMENT
No comments at this time.
D. POLICE DEPARTMENT
No comments at this time.
E. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY(DEQ)
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/AebLink/DocView.aspxTid 285788&dbid 0&repo MeridianC
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F. ADA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT
https://weblink.meridiancity.orgj ebLink/DocView.aspxTid 285790&dbid 0&repo=MeridianC
G. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT(ACHD)
No comments at this time.
VIL FINDINGS
A. Annexation and Rezone(UDC 11-5B-3E)
Required Findings: Upon recommendation from the commission,the council shall make a full
investigation and shall,at the public hearing,review the application. In order to grant an
annexation and/or rezone,the council shall make the following findings:
1. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan;
Staff finds the proposed zoning map amendment to C-G and R-40 is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and the MU-R FL UM designation.
2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district,
specifically the purpose statement;
Staff finds the proposed map amendment will allow for the development of a mix of office
and multi family residential uses which will assist in providing for the service needs of area
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residents consistent with the purpose statement of the commercial districts in accord with the
Comprehensive Plan.
3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety,and
welfare;
Staff 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
Stafffinds 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.
Staff finds the proposed annexation and rezone is in the best interest of the City, if the
property develops consistent with the recorded development agreement noted in section VI.A.
above.
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