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PZ - Narrative km E N G I N E E R I N G December 21, 2023 Project No.: 23-139 Mr. Bill Parsons Planning Supervisor Community Development Department 33 E. Broadway Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 RE: Ultra Clean Carwash—715 E Fairview Ave,Meridian,ID Conditional Use Dear Mr. Parsons, On behalf of Ultra Clean Express Car Wash(Ultra Clean)and current property owners,we are pleased to apply for a Conditional Use for an Ultra Clean car wash at the southeast corner of Fairview Ave and NE 5th Ave. Site and Background Information The subject property is located at 715 E. Fairview Ave in Meridian,identified as parcel number 51107212505,and is approximately 3 acres.The zoning designation forthe property is C-C(Community Business District).It is adjacent to developed properties to the west, south and east which includes office, retail, and auto center uses. To the southwest of the property lies Creekside Arbour Apartments.To the north,across E Fairview Ave,are commercial uses such as restaurants and banks. The Five-Mile pathway and Five Mile Creek run along the western boundary of the parcel. '"IX+ VPI e .�'-• —� .t.. - �rlr4 Imo. 16 � r 5725 North Discovery Way • Boise, Idaho 83713 • 208.639.6939• kmengllp.com Ordinance Conditions In 2002 the Meridian City Council approved a rezone for the 3.35-acre property which changed the zoning from Medium-Density Residential (R-8)to the Community Business District(C-C).A specific condition was included in the ordinance that required all future uses on the property to obtain a conditional use permit.This is regardless of whether the C-C District allows for a use by right. In order to move forward with the certificate of zoning compliance and the design review applications,we are seeking approval of the conditional use. In addition to this requirement,another condition was added which required that any future uses accommodate a pathway through the area.The Five Mile Creek Pathway has already been paved through the property,so this condition is no longer applicable.The final condition that will need to be adhered to requires that the dedication of an easement paralleling Five Mile Creek for future sanitary sewer relief main.The condition does allow for flexibility in location and determination upon review of development site plans.Therefore,we are extending sewer to the 15,000 sq.ft. building and the location will allow connection to any future buildings and beyond as development progresses. — — — — Proposed Development — — - - - The proposed Ultra Clean carwash will provide a — —• --�NRVIIbY[azaaze.w^o��_ .r-8— __ - convenient service to adjacent residential — �� - --- - - 1 c I subdivisions and commercial uses in the area.The building will encompass approximately 5,600 square feet with surface parking,dedicated station stalls for — vacuum bays,and three stacking lanes for incoming customers.The parking plan has been designed in III accordance with City Code and to facilitate efficient d � � and safe pedestrian and vehicular circulation.Our , proposal includes 24 parking stalls,20 drying station stalls,three standard parking stalls for employees, and 1 ADA stall ensuring accessibility. The proposed site plan has been designed to comply � 1 I'I with the dimensional standards for the C-C zone.We A . V propose a full 30' wide access approach to Fairview Avenue for ingress and egress. From there, a 25' wide drive aisle is proposed throughout the site to \\m --------------- allow vehicles to access parking and drying stations. �\Y 'r\gym At the northeast corner of the property, a 25' wide hsl --------- cross-access drive will be provided to allow vehicular -- access to the neighboring development to the east,J Auto. CREENSIDE ARBOUAII LLC 155 NERI,91UU SS1P1212541 This property is within the Community Business District(C-C)zoning district.Avehicle washing facility is permitted in the"Allowed Uses in the Commercial Districts"table 11-213-2.A car wash facility at this location will serve the community and adjacent residences.The use is also compatible with the Commercial future land use designation.The site and landscape plans have been designed in alignment with the dimensional standards and previous approvals. City of Meridian Ultra Clean—715 E Fairview PAGE 12 Specific use standards for a it ECAROLS I m a Z vehicular washing facility are LYNN DRlr— incorporated into the site plan. The plan shows how Ultra Clean a E-FAIRVIEW-AVEM has been designed to ensure safe pedestrian and vehicular access/circulation on the site and between adjacent properties. != zLW EA N STONEWENCr=gq C In accordance with 11-213-3, the car wash hours of operation will be from 7 a.m.to 9 p.m.,seven days a week.The site will hook up to municipal water and sewer services. Specific use standards for vehicle washing facilities require sufficient stacking lanes separate from circulation lanes needed for access and parking lanes.As noted previously,our site plan reflects this requirement, and the stacking lanes are not within 10 feet of any residential district. The car wash is compatible with this location, given its adjacent „E commercial uses. —°�°-- A portion of the subject property is proposed to develop In the future and will be required to adhere to city requirements and obtain a certificate of zoning compliance and design review approval before development may occur. Landscape Plan i =i ; ` The enclosed landscape plan details the proposed 1 perimeter and site landscaping to Fairview p in adjacent p g J and the Five Mile Pathway and internal to the car wash site. A 50' irrigation easement for the Five Mile Creek IF r includes a 20' pathway easement for the Five Mile Pathway on the west boundary of the site.Vegetative groundcover including shrubs, trees and grasses are included on the north, south and west boundaries ofthe site. Building Elevations Elevations for the proposed carwash building are \�� •� enclosed.The proposed building has been designed to integrate with and complement existing developments in the area while supporting Meridian's Architectural Standards Manual. Proposed building materials include natural stone, burnished CMU, cedar rendition metal cladding, and other natural materials. Modulation and articulation are proposed on all facades, with belly bands, awnings, metal cladding designed to look like cedar, glazing and other architectural features included. As depicted in the attached elevations,the color scheme will include various browns,tans,and other warm earth tones. City of Meridian Ultra Clean—715 E Fairview PAGE 13 —-� s o. - — a EP L u l EP-: DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE ELEVATIONS si Conclusion With the conditional use proposal discussed herein, we believe that the Ultra Clean carwash project will complement surrounding residential, industrial, and commercial uses, is consistent with the City's goals for this area,and will provide a convenient and accessible service in this part of Meridian. If you have questions or require further information to process the application,feel free to contact me. Sincerely, KM Engineering,LLP I Connor Lindstrom Senior Land Planner cc: Ultra Clean City of Meridian Ultra Clean—715 E Fairview PAGE 4