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Z - Approved Findings CITY OF MERIDIAN C� E IDIAN --- FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND "AHO DECISION& ORDER In the Matter of the Request for Conditional Use Permit for Black Box VR for Suite 100 to include an indoor recreation facility(indoor virtual reality fitness gym) on 1.325 acres of land,Located at 950 N.Hickory Avenue in the I-L Zoning District,by Black Box VR. Case No(s).H-2023-0022 For the Planning& Zoning Commission Hearing Date of: June 15,2023 (Findings on July 6,2023) A. Findings of Fact 1. Hearing Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of June 15, 2023, incorporated by reference) 2. Process Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of June 15,2023, incorporated by reference) 3. Application and Property Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of June 15,2023, incorporated by reference) 4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of June 15,2023,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(I.C. §67-6503). 2. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission takes judicial notice of its Unified Development Code codified at Title 11 Meridian City Code,and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of Meridian has,by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian,which was adopted April 19,2011,Resolution No. 11-784 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 Chairman of the Commission and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk upon the applicant,the Planning Department,the Public Works Department and any affected party requesting notice. CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER CASE NO(S). [BLACK BOX VR#H-2023-0022] Page 1 7. That this APPROVAL is subject to the conditions of approval in the attached staff report for the hearing date of June 15,2023, 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 Planning & Zoning Commission'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 Conditional Use Permit is hereby approved in accord with the conditions of approval in the staff report for the hearing date of June 15,2023,attached as Exhibit A. D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits Notice of Two(2)Year 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 in accord with UDC I I-5B-6F.1. 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 in accord with UDC 11-513-617.2. Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord with 11-513-6.F.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 determined and approved by the Commission may be granted. With all extensions,the Director or Commission may require the conditional use comply with the current provisions of Meridian City Code Title 11. 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 June 15,2023 CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER CASE NO(S). [BLACK BOX VR#H-2023-0022] Page 2 By action of the Planning&Zoning Commission at its regular meeting held on the 6th day of July ,2023. COMMISSIONER ANDREW SEAL, CHAIRMAN VOTED COMMISSIONER MARIA LORCHER,VICE CHAIRMAN VOTED COMMISSIONER NATE WHEELER VOTED COMMISSIONER JARED SMITH VOTED COMMISSIONER PATRICK GRACE VOTED COMMISSIONER MANDI STODDARD VOTED COMMISSIONER ENRIQUE RIVERA VOTED Andrew Seal, Chairman 7-6-2023 Attest: Chris Johnson, City Clerk 7-6-2023 Copy served upon the Applicant,the Planning and Development Services divisions of the Community Development Department,the Public Works Department and the City Attorney. By: Dated: 7-6-2023 City Clerk's Office CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER CASE NO(S). [BLACK BOX VR#H-2023-0022] Page 3 EXHIBIT A STAFF REPORT E COMMUNITY N -- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HEARING June 15,2023 Legend rs E JE1(JECSf 0 DATE: Project Location Q; TO: Planning&Zoning Commission z ;, . ti ` ' r 1, w FROM: Stacy Hersh,Associate Planner �� �v + �208-884-5533 SUBJECT: H-2023-0022—Black Box VR CUP LOCATION: 950 N. Hickory Avenue in the NE '/4 of Section 8,Township 3N.,Range 1 E. — �E P.I N'E 'AV E E P'I N'E�Es . (Parcel#R3073781000) I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Conditional Use Permit request to operate an indoor recreation facility(indoor virtual reality fitness gym) from Suite 100(2,780 square-foot)in an existing 23,000 square-foot flex building on 1.325 acres of land in the I-L zoning district. II. SUMMARY OF REPORT A. Project Suminry Description Details Page Acreage 6M 1.325-acre property Future Land Use Designation Mixed Use—Non-Residential(MU-NR) Existing Land Use Existing 23,000-square-foot flex building Proposed Land Use(s) Indoor Recreational Facility located in Suite 100(Virtual Reality Fitness gym) Current Zoning I-L Physical Features(waterways, None hazards,flood plain,hillside) Neighborhood meeting date;#of March 29,2023;0 attendees I attendees: History(previous approvals) A Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review(A- 2021-0021)to construct a 25,000-square-foot flex building. B. Community Metrics Description Details Page Ada County Highway District • Staff report(yes/no) Yes Page 1 • Requires ACHD Commission No Action es/no Access(Arterial/Collectors/State One(1)access via E. State Avenue(local street).All- Hwy/Local)(Existing and Proposed) access points are existing and approved from previous approvals(A-2020-0165)for the overall warehouse building. Existing Road Network Yes C. Project Area Maps Future Land Use Map Aerial Map 1 Legend WC1gl Legend Project Location Q General UProject Location Indu3 101 tc O O V U LA MU-NR LA - o Office E STATE AV N O E PINE AVE E PINE AVE E PINE AVE E PINE AVE E COMMERCIAL ST .GOAME Zoning Map Planned Development Map E JEWEL ST —�� o Legend tv 0 Legend tv Project Location -J'Q 0Project Location JQ z � . City Limits ro ,- co 3 R-40 Planned Parcels Q F REEM Y / Ktt Y LN LN U 2 2 ES177 E- IN E AVE E NI N E AV E E-P-IN,E=AV-E E--RI N-E=AV-E= C-G -L E COMMERCIAL ST L-0 Page 2 III. APPLICANT INFORMATION A. Applicant: Sam Lumetta,Black Box VR—930 W. Two Rivers Lane,Eagle, Idaho 83616 B. Owner: Shannon Robnett—950 Hickory QOF Limited Partners LLC C. Agent/Representative: Same as Applicant IV. NOTICING Planning& Zoning Posting Date Newspaper Notification 5/24/2023 Radius notification mailed to properties within 500 feet 5/25/2023 Public hearing notice sign posted 6/1/2023 on site Nextdoor posting 5/25/2023 V. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN(HTTPS://WWW.MERIDIANCITY.ORGICOMPPLAN): Land Use: This property is designated Mixed Use Non—Residential(MU-NR) on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The purpose of the MU-NR designation is to designate areas where new residential dwellings will not be permitted, as residential uses are not compatible with the planned and/or existing uses in these areas. For example,MU-NR areas are used near the City's Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility and where there are heavy industrial or other hazardous operations that need to be buffered from residential. The Applicant proposes to develop the site with an indoor recreation facility(i.e. an indoor virtual reality fitness gym)within a portion of an existing flex building. The flex building was approved under an administrative application(A-2021-0021)due to the existing industrial zoning and planned unit development in 1991 (through Gemtone CUP). The planned unit development approved in 1991 allowed numerous uses beyond just those typically allowed in the I-L zoning district. In the surrounding area,there is a church, offices, flex space, other warehousing uses, employment, and other indoor recreation facilities(i.e. K1 Speed&Flying Pickle). With the addition of the proposed virtual reality fitness gym next to offices and other indoor recreation facilities across the street, Staff believes the proposed indoor recreation facility should complement other uses in the surrounding area and provide opportunities for residents to recreate. Therefore, Staff finds the proposed use should be an appropriate use in the MU-NR FLUM designation for the reasons noted above. In reviewing development applications,the following items will be considered in MU-NR areas: (Staff's analysis in italics) • No new residential uses will be permitted(existing residential may remain).No residential uses are proposed. Page 3 • All developments should have a mix of at least two types of land uses. The overall MU-NR designated area does have a mix of uses; multi family to the west, warehouses, light industry, offices,flex space, and a church exist to the north and east of this site within the MU-NR area. • Development is not required to comply with the minimum number of uses in the general mixed- use standards.Noted. • Street sections consistent with the Ada County Highway District Master Street Map are required within the Unified Development Code.No new streets are proposed. • There is neither a minimum nor maximum imposed on non-retail commercial uses such as office, food service/restaurants,industry, or warehouse uses.Noted. • A transitional use is encouraged on the perimeter of the MU-NR areas between any existing or planned residential development. The site doesn't abut any existing or planned residential development. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES(https:llwww.meridianciU.or /g compplan): Goals,Objectives, &Action Items: Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this application and apply to the proposed use of this property(staff analysis in italics): • "Plan for an appropriate mix of land uses that ensures connectivity, livability, and economic vitality."(3.06.02) The proposed use will contribute to the mix of uses in this area and should add to the livability and economic vitality of the community. • Monitor and adjust the amount and mix of industrial, commercial, and office areas needed to meet the employment needs of the City."(3.06.0113) The proposed use will contribute to the mix of uses in this area; however, the desire for industrial and employment uses are diminished. • "Encourage and support mixed-use areas that provide the benefits of being able to live, shop, dine,play, and work in close proximity,thereby reducing vehicle trips, and enhancing overall livability and sustainability."(3.06.02B) The subject mixed-use area currently contains office, church,flex space, warehousing, and an indoor recreation facility(KI Speed go-kart track&Flying Pickle—pickleball courts) in the warehouse on the property to the west. The proposed use will provide another recreational opportunity in close proximity to residential neighbors to the west thereby reducing vehicle trips and enhancing livability of the area. • "Preserve the industrial base within designated industrial land use areas by discouraging non- industrial uses and focusing on light manufacturing, distribution, flex-space, and base- employment."(3.07.01D) The proposed use is a non-industrial use requesting a CUP to occupy an industrial land use area approved for flex space. Staff has some concerns about approving another commercial use for an indoor recreation facility(virtual reality fitness gym)within the vicinity purposed for industrial uses. If approved, this would be the first such use in this building. • "Protect public health and safety by guiding growth and development away from hazardous areas that pose a threat to people and property."(4.10.00) Operation of the proposed use should comply with City ordinances pertaining to noise, lighting, and odor disturbances. • "Provide,partner, and preserve public and private indoor and outdoor recreation amenities for a diverse range of physical activities."(5.01.01 C) Page 4 The proposed indoor recreation facility offers opportunities for recreation through a virtual reality fitness gym to the public and will contribute to the range of physical activities offered in the City. VI. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE UD The proposed use,an indoor recreation facility, is listed as a conditional use in the I-L(Light Industrial) zoning district per UDC Table 11-2C-2. Compliance with the dimensional standards listed in UDC Table H- 2C-3 is required and are met because the proposed use is internal to an approved structure. VII. STAFF ANALYSIS As discussed above in Section V,the proposed indoor virtual reality fitness gym is considered an appropriate use and meets the development guidelines listed for the MU-NR designation.The use is also consistent with the Planned Unit Development approved in 1991 for Gemtone Inc.,which approved a mix of commercial and light industrial uses in the I-L zoning district. This use is proposed to be contained within an existing flex space building, as noted above. The tenant space for the virtual reality fitness gym will be approximately 2,780 square feet within an existing building with no exterior modifications proposed. The Applicant submitted a site plan showing the tenant space for the reality fitness gym. The proposed use is subject to the following Specific Use Standards(UDC 11-4-3-2) -Arts, Entertainment or Recreation Facility,Indoors and Outdoors: (Staff analysis in italics) A. General Standards: 1. All outdoor recreation areas and structures that are not fully enclosed shall maintain a minimum setback of one hundred feet(100') from any abutting residential districts. The playing areas of golf courses, including golf tees, fairways, and greens,are an exception to this standard. (Ord. 07-1325, 7-10-2007).No outdoor recreation areas are proposed; all activities will take place within the building. 2. No outdoor event or activity center shall be located within fifty feet(50') of any property line and shall operate only between the hours of six o'clock(6:00)A.M. and eleven o'clock(11:00) P.M.No outdoor events or activities are proposed. 3. Accessory uses including,but not limited to,retail, equipment rental,restaurant, and drinking establishments may be allowed if designed to serve patrons of the use only.Noted. 4. Outdoor speaker systems shall comply with section 11-3A-13, "Outdoor Speaker Systems", of this title.No outdoor speakers are proposed. B. Additional Standards for Swimming Pools: Any outdoor swimming pool shall be completely enclosed within a six foot(6)non-scalable fence that meets the requirements of the building code in accord with title 10, chapter 1, of this code.Not applicable. C. Additional Standards for Outdoor Stage or Musical Venue: Any use with a capacity of one hundred (100)seats or more or within one thousand feet(1,000') of a residence or a residential district shall be subject to approval of a conditional use permit. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005). No outdoor stage or musical venue is proposed. Access(UDC 11-3A-31: One(1)driveway accesse is depicted and approved on the overall site plan via E. State Avenue(local street). ACHD and the City has approved the location of the access driveway with the administrative approvals for the overall flex building(A-2021-0021). Page 5 Parking(UDC 11-3C): Based on the proposed tenant space of approximately 2,780 square feet of gross floor area, a minimum of 6 off-street parking spaces are required. As noted throughout the staff report,the building and other site improvements are existing and include the off-street parking for the entire flex building. According to the submitted site plan showing the existing site conditions,a total of 49 parking spaces are provided, exceeding UDC standards. Based on the 6 parking spaces provided for this use, a minimum of one(1)bicycle parking space is required to be provided. Bicycle parking facilities were approved at the time of CZC submittal; the submitted plans depict the bike racks located on the west side of the flex building. Because a vast majority of the area proposed for the virtual fitness gym has a limited capacity, Staff does not have concerns on the number of parking spaces available for the proposed use. Sidewalks(UDC 11-3A-1 : There are existing 5-foot wide attached sidewalks along E. State Avenue and N. Hickory Avenue that meet UDC standards. Any damaged curb,gutter,or sidewalk is required to be replaced. Landscaping(UDC 11-3B): A 10-foot wide street buffer is required to be provided along E. State Avenue,a local street,and a 20-foot wide street buffer is required along N. Hickory Avenue,a collector street, landscaped per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-7C. Parking lot landscaping is required per the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-8C. All required landscaping has been proposed and approved with previous approvals.Staffs analysis of the approved landscape plan shows compliance with all applicable landscaping code sections. Outdoor Lighting(UDC 11-3A-11): All outdoor lighting is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-I IC unless otherwise approved through alternative compliance. Light fixtures that have a maximum output of 1,800 lumens or more are required to have an opaque top to prevent up-lighting; the bulb shall not be visible and shall have a full cutoff shield in accord with Figure 1 in UDC 11-3A-11C. All outdoor lighting was approved with the CZC approval in 2021. However, any future business signage must comply with all standards outlined in UDC 11-3D. Building Elevations: The approved building elevations and perspectives were submitted for the flex building as shown in Section IX.D.As stated throughout this report, these elevations have already been approved through the administrative process and the building is already existing. The submitted elevations are for supplementary purposes only. Page 6 VIII. DECISION A. Staff: Staff recommends approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit per the provisions included in Section IX in accord with the Findings in Section X. B. The Meridian Planning&Zoning Commission heard this item on June 15,2023.At the public hearing.the Commission moved to approve the subject Conditional Use Permit request. 1. Summary of the Commission public hearing: a. In favor: Sam Lumetta Black Box VR b. In opposition:None c. Commenting: Sam Lumetta,Black Box VR 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. None 3. Key issue(s)of discussion by Commission: a. None 4. Commission change(s)to Staff recommendation: a. None Page 7 IX. EXHIBITS A. Site Plan(dated: 3/23/23) - - -------- ------------ ---n, Pf'IIII;UiI r, I � 4 � - I i -------------- 4 I _ a - w E.Sfh7E AVE. ���yy VCso] -r..,.,. ....ate. ���@�•`. .�M1.0 Page 8 B. Approved Landscape Plan(dated: 9/3/2021) PLANTING SOIL NOTES - 'k PLC sm F DLLE..,.. no m'-�'^�� � � ,r _ .c�•>r..r .�., aid GENERALNOTES w.xm...L= =,,.....ed..e, e .• "tee — - - - —- -- —- - - - - -••Raff OF WAY LANDSCAPE NOTES__'e•••,,Y sg AI u..... . �, E MTE ..„..,e,e......... Jl�l LANDWVE PLAN -1 f;l V+.IVFR�,......W,....,a.n...2,...�.��....,p.,.�....�.d �� LANQ3GAPE SPECIFIGkTI0N5 u�as a ,M......... e e. m, .. s■ a e I g3EE3 EETi210 LOR�ESGN BJ r➢iRR rITKNiKOP/ARTONRN�� =•i I I� r L . • . ` Page 9 — C. Building Elevations(3/23/23) AW' A 0 y y T y y I-q ........... .......... ................. T Page 10 X. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS A. PLANNING DIVISION 1. The applicant shall comply comply with the site plan,landscape plan,and building elevations approved with A-2021-0021 includng the modifications listed below. 2. The Applicant shall comply with the specific use standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-2—Arts, Entertainment or Recreation Facility,Indoors and Outdoors,including but not limited to the following: • Accessory uses including,but not limited to,retail,equipment rental,restaurant,and drinking establishments may be allowed if designed to serve patrons of the use only, and not the general public. • All outdoor recreation areas and structures that are not fully enclosed shall maintain a minimum setback of one hundred feet(100')from any abutting residential districts. The playing areas of golf courses,including golf tees,fairways,and greens,are an exception to this standard. (Ord.07-1325,7-10-2007). • No outdoor event or activity center shall be located within fifty feet(50')of any property line and shall operate only between the hours of six o'clock(6:00)A.M. and eleven o'clock(11:00)P.M. • Accessory uses including,but not limited to,retail,equipment rental,restaurant,and drinking establishments may be allowed if designed to serve patrons of the use only. • Outdoor speaker systems shall comply with section 11-3A-13, "Outdoor Speaker Systems",of this title. 3. The conditional use permit is 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 as set forth in UDC 11-5B-6.A time extension may be requested as set forth in UDC 11-5B- 6F. B. FIRE DEPARTMENT No comments were submitted. C. POLICE DEPARTMENT No comments were submitted. Page I I D. NAMPA&MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT(NMID) https:llweblink.meridiancily.orglWebLink/DocView.aspx?id=295048&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianCity E. Ada County Highway District(ACHD) https:llweblink.meridiancily.org/WebLinklDocView.aspx?id=294303&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity&cr =1 F. IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT(ITD) https:llweblink.meridianciU.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=2969 77&dbid=0&r0o=MeridianCitX XI. FINDINGS A. Conditional Use Permit(UDC 11-5B-6E) The Commission shall base its determination on the Conditional Use Permit requests upon the following: 1. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the dimensional and development regulations in the district in which the use is located. The site meets all the dimensional and development regulations of the I-L zoning district for the proposed use. Therefore, Commission finds the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use. 2. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in accord with the requirements of this Title. Commission finds the proposed use will be harmonious with the Comprehensive Plan in that it will provide an indoor recreation use which will contribute to the mix of uses desired in the MU-NR Comprehensive designation as desired. 3. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance will be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will not adversely change the essential character of the same area. Commission finds the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the proposed use with the conditions imposed, should be compatible with other uses in the general vicinity but may moderately change the character of the area due to the limited I-L zoning within the City. 4. That the proposed use,if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed,will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity. Commission finds that if the applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this report, the proposed use will not adversely affect other property in the area. 5. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as highways, streets, schools,parks,police and fire protection, drainage structures,refuse disposal, water, and sewer. Commission finds the proposed use will be served by essential public facilities and services as required. 6. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional costs for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. Commission finds the proposed use will not create additional costs for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. Page 12 7. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes,materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons,property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic,noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors. Commision finds the proposed use will not be detrimental to any persons,property or the general welfare by the reasons noted above. 8. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature considered to be of major importance. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, ef£ 9-15-2005). Commission finds the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of any such features. Page 13