Prairiefire Subdivision FP-2023-0023 Order BEFORE THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
HEARING DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2023
ORDER APPROVAL DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2023
IN THE MATTER OF THE )
REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT )
CONSISTING OF 21 BUILDING ) CASE NO. FP-2023-0023
LOTS AND 1 COMMON LOT ON )
3.16 ACRES OF LAND IN THE R-8 ) ORDER OF CONDITIONAL
ZONING DISTRICT FOR ) APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
PRAIRIEFIRE SUBDIVISION. )
BY: KENT BROWN PLANNING )
SERVICES )
APPLICANT )
This matter coming before the City Council on November 8, 2023 for final plat approval
pursuant to Unified Development Code (UDC) 11-6B-3 and the Council finding that the
Administrative Review is complete by the Planning and Development Services Divisions of the
Community Development Department, to the Mayor and Council, and the Council having
considered the requirements of the preliminary plat, the Council takes the following action:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. The Final Plat of"PLAT SHOWING PRAIRIEFIRE SUBDIVISION,
LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 4N, RANGE
IE, BOISE MERIDIAN, MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, 2023,
HANDWRITTEN DATE: 9/20/2023, by MITCHELL R. POWER, PLS, SHEET
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR(PRAIRIEFIRE SUBDIVISION—FILE FP-2023-0023)
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I OF 3,"is conditionally approved subject to those conditions of Staff as set forth
in the staff report to the Mayor and City Council from the Planning and
Development Services divisions of the Community Development Department
dated November 8, 2023, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto
marked"Exhibit A" and by this reference incorporated herein, and the response
letter from Kent Brown, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto
marked "Exhibit B" and by this reference incorporated herein.
2. The final plat upon which there is contained the certification and signature of the
City Clerk and the City Engineer verifying that the plat meets the City's
requirements shall be signed only at such time as:
2.1 The plat dimensions are approved by the City Engineer; and
2.2 The City Engineer has verified that all off-site improvements are
completed and/or the appropriate letter of credit or cash surety has been
issued guaranteeing the completion of off-site and required on-site
improvements.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
AND RIGHT TO REGULATORY TAKINGS ANALYSIS
The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-8003, the Owner may
request a regulatory taking analysis. Such request must be in writing, and must be filed with the
City Clerk not more than twenty-eight(28) days after the final decision concerning the matter at
issue. A request for a regulatory takings analysis will toll the time period within which a Petition
for Judicial Review may be filed.
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR(PRAIRIEFIRE SUBDIVISION—FILE FP-2023-0023)
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Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of
Meridian, pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521. An affected person being a person who has an
interest in real property which may be adversely affected by this decision may, within twenty-
eight(28) days after the date of this decision and order, seek a judicial review pursuant to Idaho
Code§ 67-52.
By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the 21 st day of
November , 2023.
By:
Robert E Simison 11-21-2023
Mayor, City of Meridian
Attest:
Chris Johnson 11-21-2023
City Clerk
Copy served upon the Applicant,Planning and Development Services Divisions of the Community
Development Department and City Attorney.
By: Dated: 11-21-2023
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
FOR(PRAIRIEFIRE SUBDIVISION—FILE FP-2023-0023)
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EXHIBIT A
STAFF REPORT E COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
HEARING November 8, 2023 Legend v
DATE: Project Location
TO: Mayor&City Council
FROM: Stacy Hersh,Associate Planner
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: Prairiefire Subdivision-FP
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FP-2023-0023
LOCATION: 3539 N. Locust Grove Road,in the
Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 31,TAN.,R.IE.
L PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Applicant requests approval of a final plat consisting of 21 single-family residential buildable
lots and 1 common lot on 3.16 acres of land in the R-8 zoning district.
IL APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
Kent Brown,Kent Brown Planning Services—3161 E. Springwood Drive, Meridian, ID 83642
B. Owner:
Mitch Armuth,Providence Properties,LLC—701 S. Allen Street, Str. 104,Meridian,ID 83642
C. Representative:
Same as Applicant
III. STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff has reviewed the proposed final plat for substantial compliance with the approved
preliminary plat(H-2022-0053)in accord with the requirements listed in UDC 11-6B-3C.2.
In order for the proposed final plat to be deemed in substantial compliance with the approved
preliminary plat as set forth in UDC 11-6B-3C.2,the number of buildable lots cannot increase
and the amount of common area cannot decrease. Staff has reviewed the proposed final plat and
the number of buildable lots has decreased from 22 buildable lots to 21 buildable lots and the
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amount of common open space area is the same. Staff deems the proposed final plat to be in
substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat as required.
IV. DECISION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed final plat per the conditions noted in Section VI of
this report.
V. EXHIBITS
A. Preliminary Plat(dated: 4/22/2022)
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VI. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS& CONDITIONS
A. Planning Division
Site Specific Conditions:
1. Applicant shall comply with all previous conditions of approval associated with this
development [H-2022-0053 (Development Agreement Inst. 92023-033829)].
2. The applicant shall obtain the City Engineer's signature on the subject final plat within two
years of City Council's approval of the preliminary plat(December 20,2024)in order for the
preliminary plat to remain valid; or apply for a time extension,in accord with UDC 11-6B-7.
3. Prior to submittal for the City Engineer's signature,have the Certificate of Owners and the
accompanying acknowledgment signed and notarized.
4. The final plat prepared by Idaho Survey Group,LLC. stamped by Mitchell R. Power,dated:
9/20/2023,included in Section V.B shall be revised as follows:
a. Note 97: Include the recorded instrument of the Prairiefire Subdivision Homeowners'
Association Master Declaration of Covenants,Conditions,and Restrictions on the recorded
plat.
b. Add a Note: "The subdivision is subject to the existing Development Agreement and
include the DA instrument number(DA Inst. 92023-033829)."
5. The landscape plan prepared by Olivia Landscape Design dated: 1/20/2023,included in Section
V.C, shall be revised as follows:
a. Depict landscaping along the micropath in accord with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-
12C; the landscape strips shall be planted with a mix of trees, shrubs,lawn, and/or other
vegetative ground cover.
b. Depict a 25-foot landscape buffer adjacent to N. Locust Grove Road(commercial arterial)
in accordance with UDC 11-3B-7C.3;the landscape strips shall be planted with a mix of
trees, shrubs,lawn, and/or other vegetative ground cover.
c. Revise the fencing detail along the common lot and micro path to include a 4-foot solid
vinyl fence with 2-feet of open vision pickets in accordance with UDC 11-3A-7.
6. Direct lot access to N. Locust Grove Road is prohibited in accordance with UDC 11-3A-3.
7. Homes with bonus rooms constructed on Lots 1-10,Block 1 abutting the Quenzer Commons
Subdivision along the north boundary shall only have second-story windows on the street-
facing elevations.
8. The proposed plat and subsequent development are required to comply with the dimensional
standards listed in UDC Table 11-2a-6 for the R-8 zoning district.
9. Off-street parking is required to be provided for all residential units in accordance with the
standards listed in UDC Table 11-3C-6 based on the number of bedrooms per unit.
10. Prior to signature of the final plat by the City Engineer,the applicant shall provide a letter from
the United States Postal Service stating that the applicant has received approval for the location
of mailboxes. Contact the Meridian Postmaster, Sue Prescott,at 887-1620 for more
information.
11. Off-street parking is required to be provided for residential uses in accord with the standards
listed in UDC Table 11-3C-6 based on the number of bedrooms per unit.
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12. The Applicant shall comply with all conditions of ACHD.
13. The applicant shall construct all proposed fencing and/or any fencing required by the UDC,
consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7 and 11-3A-6B.
14. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to provide irrigation that
meets the. standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-6 and to install and maintain all landscaping as
set forth in UDC 11-313-5,UDC 11-313-13 and UDC 11-313-14.
B. Public Works
https.IlweblinkmeridiancituomlWebLink/DocView.aspx?id=309402&dbid=0&repo Meridian City
EXHIBIT B
Charlene
From: kent brown <kent|kb@gmaiicom>
Sent: Friday, DcLober27' 2023 1:46 PM
To: Stacy Hersh
Cc: Bill Parsons; Bill Nary; Kurt Starman; Chris Johnson; Tina Lomeli; Charlene Way
Subject: Re: PraihefireSubdivision FP-2023-0023
�::'XteirinmU Sender'Please use caution with links orattachments.
Stacy the developer has reviewed the staff report and are in agreement with the conditions of Approval
Kent Brown
On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 10:56AM Stacy Hersh wrote:
Good Morning,
Attached is the staff report for the final plat for Prairiefire Subdivision. This item is scheduled tnhcoothe
consent ugcodu at the City Council work session on November 8, 2023. The meeting will be held at City f{uli
33 B. Broadway Avenue, beginning u14:30pcu. Please cull or e-mail with any questions.
If you are not in agreement with the provisions in the staff report, please submit u written response tnthe stuff
report tnthe City Clerk's office l and cuc as soon as possible and the item will be
placed on the regular meeting ugcodu at u subsequent meeting for discussion.
Best regards,
Stacy Hersh | Associate Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development Department
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (ZU8)'489'U576, Fax: (ZU8)'887'1Z97
All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law,
in regards to both release and retention,and may be released upon request,unless exempt from disclosure by law.
Kent Brown
Kent Brown Planning Services
3161 E. Springwood Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
P: 208-871-6842
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