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Cabella Creek Subdivision AZ 06-014 ADA COUNTY RECORDER J. DAVID NAVARRO AMOUNT .00 47 BOISE IDAHO 08/31/06 02:23 PM DEPUTY Vicki Allen 1111111111111111111111111111111111111 RECORDED - REQUEST OF 106141057 City 01 Meridian .'-..--.-. ---""'"-.-----. ._.~.._,._.._----/ DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PARTIES: 1. 2. 3. City of Meridian Martin Artis, Owner A TM Development, Developer THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"), is made and entered into this /if""" day of A lJ J.lA 5 f- , 2006, by and between City of Meridian, a municipal corporation of the State of Idaho, hereafter called "CITY", ATM Development, whose address is 660 E. Franklin Road, Meridian, Idaho 83642, hereinafter called "DEVELOPER", and Martin Artis, whose address is 9292 W. Pandion Court, Boise, Idaho 83714, hereinafter called "OWNER", 1. RECITALS: 1.1 WHEREAS, "Owner" is the sole owner, in law and/or equity, of certain tract of land in the County of Ada, State ofIdaho, described in Exhibit A for each owner, which is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein as if set forth in full, herein, after referred to as the "Property"; and 1.2 WHEREAS, I.C. ~ 67M6511A, Idaho Code, provides that cities may, by ordinance, require or pennit as a condition of fe-zoning that the "Developer" and/or "Owner" make a written commitment concerning the use or development of the subject "Property"; and 1.3 WHEREAS, "City" has exercised its statutory authority by the enactment of the Meridian Unified Development Code, which authorizes development agreements upon the annexation and/or re- zoning of land; and 1.4 WHEREAS, "Developer" has submitted an application for aIUlexation and zoning of the "Property's" described in Exhibit A, and has requested a designation of (R-4) Low Density Residential District, (Municipal Code of the City of Meridian); and 1.5 WHEREAS, "Developer" and/or "Owner" made representations at the public hearings both before the Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission and before the Meridian City Council, as to how the subject "Property" will be developed and what improvements will be made; and DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ 06-014) CABELLA CREEK SUBDIVISION PAGE 1 OF 12 1.6 WHEREAS, record of the proceedings for the requested annexation and zoning designation of the subject "Property" held before the Planning & Zoning Commission, and subsequently before the City Council, include responses of government subdivisions providing services within the City of Meridian planning j urisdiction, and received further testimony and comment; and 1.7 WHEREAS, City Council, the 6th day of June, 2006, has approved certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Decision and Order, set forth in Exhibit B, which are attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein as if set forth in full, hereinafter referred to as (the "Findings"); and 1.8 WHEREAS, the Findings require the "Developer" and/or "Owner" to enter into a development agreement before the City Council takes final action on annexation and zoning designation; and 1,9 "DEVELOPER" and/or "OWNER" deem it to be in their best interest to be able to enter into this Agreement and acknowledges that this Agreement was entered into voluntarily and at their urging and requests; and 1.10 WHEREAS, "City" requires the "Developer" and/or "Owner" to enter into a development agreement for the purpose of ensuring that the "Property" is developed and the subsequent use of the "Property" is in accordance with the tenns and conditions of this development agreement, herein being established as a result of evidence received by the "City" in the proceedings for zoning designation from government subdivisions providing services within the planning jurisdiction and from affected property owners and to ensure re~zoning designation is in accordance with the amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian adopted August 6, 2002, Resolution No. 02-382, and the Zoning and Development Ordinances codified in Meridian City Code Title 11 and Title 12. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and conditions set forth herein, tlle parties agree as follows: 2, INCORPORATION OF RECITALS: That the above recitals are contractual and binding and are incorporated herein as if set forth in full, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT(AZ 06-014) CABELLA CREEK SUBDIVISION PAGE 2 OF 12 3. DEFINITIONS: For all purposes of this Agreement the following words, terms, and phrases herein contained in this section shall be defined and interpreted as herein provided for, unless the clear context of the presentation of the same requires otherwise: 3,1 "CITY": means and refers to the City of Meridian, a party to this Agreement, which is a municipal Corporation and government subdivision of the state of Idaho, organized and existing by virtue of law of the State of Idaho, whose address is 33 East Idaho Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642. 3.2 "DEVELOPER": means and refers to ATM Development, whose address is 660 E, Franklin Road, Meridian, Idaho 83642, the party developing said "Property" and shall include any subsequent developer(s) ofthe "Property". 3.3 "OWNER": means and refers to Martin Artis, whose address is 9292 W. Pandion Court, Boise, Idaho 83714, the party that owns said "Property" and shall include any subsequent owner(s) of the "Property". 3.4 "PROPERTY": means and refers to that certain parcel(s) of "Property" located in the County of Ada, City of Meridian as described in Exhibit A describing the parcels to be annexed and zoned R-4 (Low Density Residential District) attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein as if set forth at length. 4. USES PERMI1TED BY TmS AGREEMENT: 4,1 The uses allowed pursuant to this Agreement are only those uses allowed under "City's" Zoning Ordinance codified at Meridian City Code Section 11 which are herein specified as follows: Construction olld development of a Certificate ofZollillg Compliance sllall be submitted to the City of Meridiall prior to a futllre developmellt in tlleR-4 ZOlle, and ti,e pertinent provisions of ti,e City of Meridian Comprellensive Plan art applicable to tl,is AZ 06-014 application. 4.2 No change in the uses specified in this Agreement shall be allowed without modification of this Agreement. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ 06-014) CABELLA CREEK SUBDIVISION PAGE 3 OF 12 5. CONDITIONS GOVERNING DEVELOPMENT OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: 5.1, "Developer" and/or "Owner" shall develop the "Property" in accordance with the following special conditions: 5.1.1 That all future uses shall not involve uses, activities, 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, fwnes, glare or odors. 5.1.2 That all future development of the subject property shall be constructed in accordance with City of Meridian ordinances in effect at the time of the development. 5.1.3 That the applicant be responsible for all costs associated with the sewer and water service extension. 5.1.4 That any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be removed from their domestic service, per City Ordinance Section 5-7-517, when services are available from the City of Meridian. Wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation. 5.1.5 That the following shall be the only allowed uses on this property: single-family detached homes and allowed accessory use of the R-4 zone. 5.1.6 That prior to issuance of any building permit, the subject property shall be subdivided in accordance with the City of Meridian Unified Development Code, 5.1.7 That the applicant will construct a minimum 10-foot wide multi-use pathway from Victory Road to Mesa Way, along the south side of the Ten Mile Creek. 5,1.8 That a street buffer, constructed in accordance with City Code, be installed along Victory Road prior to occupancy of any new dwelling units, 5.1.9 That one public street access, and no driveways, will be allowed to Victory Road. Existing driveway(s) to Victory maybe utilized until the DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ 06"()14) CABELLA CREEK SUBDIVISION PAGE 4 OF 12 internal streets within the plat are constructed and approved by the Transportation Authority (ACHO), At such time, direct lot access to Victory Road shall be prohibited. 5.1.10 To mitigate the potential of light from cars exiting this site from entering through the windows of the neighbor's house .across Mesa Way (Binfofd property). the applicant has volunteered to. at the developer's expense, provide off-site improvements adjacent to the Binford property to mitigate light intrusion from car headlights. Said improvements may include widening the "U" of the Binford's driveway, as allowed by the Binford's, 5.1.11 That the applicant agrees to install temporary construction fencing around the perimeter of the subdivision. 5 .1,12 That the preferred construction traffic route to/from this development shall be from Victory Road and not Mesa Way. 6. COMPLIANCE PERIOD/CONSENT TO REZONE: This Agreement and the commitments contained herein shall be terminated, and the zoning designation reversed, upon a default of the "Developer" and/or "Owner" or "Developers" and/or "Owners" heirs, successors, assigns, to comply with Section 6 entitled "Conditions Governing Development of Subject Property" of this agreement within two years of the date this Agreement is effective, and after the "City" has complied with the notice and hearing procedures as outlined in Idaho Code ~ 67-6509, or any subsequent amendments or recodifications thereof. 7. CONSENT TO DEMANNEXA TION AND REVERSAL OF ZONING DESIGNATION: "Developer" andlor "Owner" consents upon default to the reversal of the zoning designation of the "Property" subject to and conditioned upon the following conditions precedent to-wit: 7,} That the "City" provide written notice of any failure to comply with this Agreement to "Developer" anellor "Owner and if the "Developer" and/or "Owner" fails to cure such failure within six (6) months of such notice. 8. INSPECTION: "Developer" and/or "Owner" shall, immediately upon completion of any portion or the entirety of said development of the "Property" as required by this agreement or by City ordinance or policy, notify the City Engineer and request the City Engineer's inspections and written approval of such completed improvements or portion DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ 06-014) CABELLA CREEK SUBDIVISION PAGE 5 OF 12 thereof in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Development Agreement and all other ordinances of the "City" that apply to said Development. 9. DEFAULT: 9.1 In the event "Developer" and/or '"Owner", or "Developer's" and/of "Owner's" heirs, successors, assigns, or subsequent owners of the "Property" or any other person acquiring an interest in the "Property", fail to faithfully comply with aU of the terms and conditions included in this Agreement in connection with the "Property", this Agreement may be modified or terminated by the "City" upon compliance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 9.2 A waiver by "City" of any default by "Developer" and/or "Owner" of anyone or more of the covenants or conditions hereof shall apply solely to the breach and breaches waived and shall not bar any other rights or remedies of "City" or apply to any subsequent breach of any such or other covenants and conditions. 10. REQUIREMENT FOR RECORDATION: "City" shall record either a memorandwn of this Agreement or this Agreement, including all of the Exhibits, at "Developer's" and/or "Owner's" cost, and submit proof of such recording to "Developer" and/or "Owner", prior to the third reading of the Meridian Zoning Ordinance in connection with the re-zoning of the "Property" by the City Council. If for any reason after such recordation, the City Council fails to adopt the ordinance in connection with the annexation and zoning of the "Property" contemplated hereby, the "City" shall execute and record an appropriate instrument of release of this Agreement. 11. ZONING: "City" shall, following recordation of the duly approved Agreement, enact a valid and binding ordinance zoning the "Property" as specified herein. 12. REMEDIES: This Agreement shall be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction by either "City" or "Developer" and/or "Owner", or by any successor or successors in title or by the assigns of the parties hereto. Enforcement may be sought by an appfopriate action at law or in equity to secure the specific perfonnance of the covenants, agreements, conditions, and obligations contained herein. 12.1 In the event of a material breach of this Agreement, the parties agree that "City" and "Developer" and/or "Owner" shall have thirty (30) days after delivery of notice of said breach to correct the same prior to DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ 06-014) CABELLACREEK SUBDIVISION PAGE 6 OF 12 the non-breaching party's seeking of any remedy provided for herein; provided, however, that in the case of any such default which cannot with diligence be cured within such thirty (30) day period, if the defaulting party shall commence to cure the same within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter shall prosecute the curing of same with diligence and continuity, then the time allowed to cure such failure may be extended for such period as may be necessary to complete the curing of the same with diligence and continuity. 12.2 In the event the perfonnance of any covenant to be performed hereunder by either "Developer" and/or "Owner" or "City" is delayed fOf causes which are beyond the reasonable control of the party responsible for such performance, which shall include, without limitation, acts of civil disobedience, strikes or similar causes, the time for such performance shall be extended by the amount oftime of such delay. 13, SURETY OF PERFORMANCE: The '~City" may also require surety bonds, irrevocable letters of credit, cash deposits, certified check or negotiable bonds, as allowed under Meridian City Code ~ 12-5-3, to insure that installation of the improvements, which the "Developer" and/or "Owner" agree to provide, if required by the "City". 14. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: The "Developer" and/or "Owner" agree that no Certificates of Occupancy will be issued until all improvements are completed, unless the "City" and "'Developer" and/or "Owner" has entered into an addendwn agreement stating when the improvements will be completed in a phased developed; and in any event, no Certificates of Occupancy shall be issued in any phase in which the improvements have not been installed, completed, and accepted by the "City". 15. ABIDE BY ALL CITY ORDINANCES: That "Developer" and/or "Owner" agree to abide by all ordinances of the City of Meridian and the "Property" shall be subject to de-annexation if the owner or his assigns, heirs, or successors shall not meet the conditions contained in the Findings of Pact and Conclusions of Law, this Development Agreement, and the Ordinances of the City of Meridian. 16 NOTICES: Any notice desired by the parties and/or required by this Agreement shall be deemed delivered if and when personally delivered or three (3) days after deposit in the United States Mail, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ 06.(14) CABELLA CREEK SUBDIVISION PAGE 7 OF 12 CITY: DEVELOPER: c/o City Engineer City of Meridian 33 E. Idaho Ave, Meridian, In 83642 A TM Development 660 E. Franklin Road Meridian, ill 83642 OWNER: Martin Artis 9292 W. Pandion Court Boise, ill 83714 with copy to: City Clerk City of Meridian 33 E. Idaho Avenue Meridian, ill 83642 16.1 A party shall have the right to change its address by delivering to the other party a written notification thereof in accofdance with the requirements of this section, 17. ATTORNEY FEES: Should any litigation be commenced between the parties hereto concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to any other relief as may be granted, to court costs and reasonable attorney's fees as determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction, This provision shall be deemed to be a separate contract between the parties and shall survive any default, termination or forfeiture of this Agreement. 18, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that time is strictly of the essence with respect to each and every term, condition and provision hereof, and that the failure to timely perform any of the obligations hereunder shall constitute a breach of and a default under this Agreement by the other party so failing to perform. 19. BINDING UPON SUCCESSORS: This Agreement shall he binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties' respective heirs, successors, assigns and personal DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ 06-014) CABELLA CREEK SUBDIVISION PAGE 8 OF 12 representatives, including "City's" corporate authorities and theif successors in office. This Agreement shall be binding on the "Developer" and/or "Owner" of the "Property", each subsequent owner and any other person acquiring an interest in the "Property". Nothing herein shall in any way prevent sale or alienation of the "Property", or portions thereof, except that any sale or alienation shall be subject to the provisions hereof and any successor owner or owners shall be both benefited and bound by the conditions ,and restrictions herein expressed. "City" agrees, upon written request of "Developer" and/or "Owner", to execute appropriate and recordable evidence of termination of this Agreement if"City", in its sole and reasonable discretion, had detennined that "Developer" and/or "Owner" has fully performed its obligations under this Agreement. 20. INVALID PROVISION: If any provision of this Agreement is held not valid by a court of competent j urisdiction, such provision shall be deemed to be excised from this Agreement and the invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the other provisions contained herein, 21. FINAL AGREEMENT: This Agreement sets forth all promises, inducements, agreements, condition and understandings between "Developer" and/or "Owner" and "City" relative to the subject matter hereof, and there are no promises, agreements, conditions or understanding, either oral or written, express or implied, between "Developer" and/or "Owner" and "City", other than as are stated herein. Except as herein otherwise provided, no subsequent alteration, amendment, change or addition to this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto unless reduced to writing and signed by them or their successors in interest or their assigns, and pursuant, with respect to "City", to a duly adopted ofdinance or resolution of "City". 21.1 No condition governing the uses and/or conditions governing re-zoning of the subject "Property" herein provided for can be modified or amended without the approval of the City Council after the "City" has conducted public hearing(s) in accordance with the notice provisions provided for a zoning designation and/or amendment in force at the time of the proposed amendment. 22, EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement shall be effective on the date the Meridian City Council shall adopt the amendment to the Meridian Zoning Ordinance in connection with the annexation and zoning of the "Property" and execution of the Mayor and City Clerk. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ 06-014) CABELLA CREEK SUBDIVISION PAGE 9 OF 12 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have herein executed this agreement and made it effective as hereinabove provided, DEVELOPER A TM Development, LLC ~ -::(. { ~. A ~rv -.r- -r. Me b~-e- By: OWNER Martin Artis ~Q. ~b CITY OF MERIDIAN ~~/ BY: MAYOR T de WEERD Pi?'~rd~J:tf((;~TIII:::l O/~ (!Pt-rn~ g.--22-tJ6 \\\\\ Of ~4ic--~/II/ Attest. ,> /--( -=:" // , ,'- ';., \ -----. .-;. ~ .:;:" -.... 0 '--:('I\"tf)~. ~f,.. ~~ ~ C'~.r-' /"" -::. '~ ~~~. "0' -' - '" ' ~- ~ I!. ,~,:.,~\ ~ CITY CLERK ~ c: 8h..L " :; \ >;'-,; /:J ~ ~ ~ \\it..... ,,~, -~ -; O. ,.'-....~. .,. 191 ' .p :~: ... ~ ..::<'. " // 1 r. J.....,'.. ,-'- //// ....1"\, ...1 \"" ,-.;,;':- ii, '-"lfNT 1, \,\ 'II/ \\\ {{III/lllil\\\\ DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ 06.014) CABELLA CREEK SUBDIVISION PAGE 10 OF 12 STATE OF IDAHO, ) : ss County of Ada, ) On this 1i- day of Au.~ (I J-:-2006, before me, the undersigned, a ~ Public in and for said Stare, personally appeared .. . ''T- _ ~. , known or identified to me to be the ;~ ~ itl Q.. ~ ~ of A TM Development, LLC, acknowledged to me that they executed the same on behalf of said corporation. IN WIlNESS WHEREOF, I have hefeunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and yeA\mJP.is certificate first above written. "" ""<< ,,"~:i A. AN..'" f..,. , ... Y y~ ,~ ,:' ~v v~ ~ ! ~ ~OTAII'" ~ \ . (SEAL) .. Coo) r ~ . ; * * j No~ Public \ ~UBI.\C, I Resldmg at: ,L '\ ~~ AO I" My Commission Expires: "'4' -, ~ ....,.. ,fit 4"'# '11 0 P \'0 J'" ",fit #'""..,......,'" STATE OF IDAHO, ) : ss County of Ada, ) On this ~ day of ..LLt~ ud-- , 2006, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Pubbc in and for said State, pe nally appeared Martin Artis, known or identified to me and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. (SEAL) Notary Public Residing at: My Commission Expires: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ 06"()14) CABELLA CREEK SUBDIVISION PAGE 11 OF 12 STATEOFIDAHO ) : ss County of Ada ) On this ~ net day of Al ~ \ h +- ,2006, before me, a NotaIy Public, personally appeared Tammy de Weerd d William G. Berg, Jr., know Of identified to me to be the Mayor and Clerk, respectively, of the City of Meridian, who executed the instrument or the person that executed the instrument of behalf of said City, and acknowledged to me that such City executed the same, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and yeaf in this certificate first above written. ........ .. 'tAR.4 ... .. ~____ A~ . " ~~~7. .. ,,; NO......,. .. (SEAt.) ,/ .?>'1' \~ ~ . , ~ \~. -cIJ. I .,.. : _. -t-3 ' "< ,"-". .~~~ ,"Y. -:~\ I ..... . \ : . -. ~\: " . .~',l:~___,,'; ... ..~~nQ..... ~AI} n\:~~Q k.J otary Public for Idaho Residing at: J' C1.. \ (\. \ 1.. If U III Commission expires: \0-' \...\ \ DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (AZ 06-014) CABELLA CREEK SUBDIVISION PAGE 12 OF 12 ..1 e ~~ I!'-~ -'~~ ...~ . ~ --~~ - .-11 e THE L.'\.ND GROUP, INC. February 10,2006 Project No. 2700 PARCEL "A-I" Legal Description Cabella Creek 'Subdivision Annexation & Rezone Area 20.16 Acres A tract of land for annexation and rezone puzposes, being Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block 1, Kachina Estates (a recorded subdivision on file in Book 3S of Plats. at Pages 3016 and 3017, records of Ada County, Idaho), and a portion of the Southeast One Quutet of Section 19, Township 3 North. Range 1 East. Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, described as follows: Commencing at 518-inch steel pin monumenting the Southeast Comet of said Section 19 on the centerline of E. Victory Road, thenc~ following the southerly line of said Section 19 and said centetline. South 89042'13 II West a distance of 626.18 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence following the southerly line of said Section 19 and said centerline, South 89042'13" West a distance of 945.20 feet to a point on the'centerline of Mesa Way; Thence leaving said southerly line and said cente.t:line, and following the centerline of said Mesa Way, North 00017'47" West a distance of 664,58 feet to a point; Thence 93.92 feet following the ate of a circular curve to the right, said curve having a :radius of 135.38 feet, a central angle of 39045'01", a chord bearing of North 19034'43" East and a chord distance of 92.05 feet to a point; Thence North 39027'14" East a distance of 261.17 feet to a point; Thence 57.88 feet following the arc of a circular CU1Ve to the left, said curve havfug a radius of 75,00 feet, a central angle of 44013'10", a chord bearing of North 17020'39" East and a chord distance of 56,46 feet to a point on the northerly line of said Lot 6 extended westerly to said centerline; Thence leaving said centerline and following the northerly line of said Lot 6 South 89024'07" East a distance of 622.03 feet to a point monumenting the Northeast Comer of said Lot 6; Thence leaving said northerly line and following the easterly line of said Lo~ 6, South 00020'54" East a distance of 305.73 feet to a 1/2-sted pin monumenting the Southeast Comer of said Lot 6; Thence leaving said easterly line and following the northerly line of said Lot 3, , .lift Plmmit;i! _ r .JIJldio.'/j'J Arrhife.'ttJrt . Uli! El<.giINi'riJ/J; . G.}:,rC~::r.r~ 1'77~gIJI;(}J/ i.. Fl1l.i-,,,.:r.lI,g · GrJphi... C0IIl1lmffi..oliiJJl · JUf1O,'yiq( -1-62 E: ShoreDcive, Ste. '11)0, Eagl", hhlw 8.3616. l' ":!08.9.\9.4IJ41 ji 108.9.~~.4.w5. ".'Iww.tht'bndgroupinc.cmu X::\Prniccl"\?'{':( ;,.;:, .....ilJ:..'ll \270(f...,-\d'U:11 '.L__g..lf-..:\mh::x ;\k< ,icc.ck.<:: .' e ~ It February 10,2006 Page 2 of2 North 89038'37" East a distance of 106.46 feet to a 1/2-steel pin monutnenting the Northeast Comet of said Lot 3; Thence leaving said northerly line aod following the easterly line of said Lot 3, South 00023'17" East a distance of 690,42 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above-described tract of land contains 20.16 Acres. mote or less, subject to all existing easements and rights-of-way. Attached hereto is Exhibit "A.2" and by this reference is made a part hereof. B~E~~~ . , ,.7 FEB 1 7 2006 ,,,,"_RIDIAN PUBLIC '.j'f('RKS DEPT, , .lit,. P/"I/IIII1;( . T -<,,;:1/,'1(1'< .,,1"1)/:'1<.1::/'0' . O;.j/P'/igIiJ.,.,rin.g. G,1:fC);;l"se Trrlg~/iM l!.;; F.lTi,u~rilT,g · Gf"::I/)b:' CrJlI:17I>!),i.",ti'JIl · J;:"".""J{f; +62 E: Shon~ Drix'l':, Sle, 100, En~1e. hhho ~3616 · r 10l:\.939.4041 r ;208.939.4445 · www.lhdnudgrollpinc.wlll Prepared By: THE LAND GROUP, INC., 462 E. Shore Drive, Suite 100 Eagle. Idaho 83616 208.-939-4041 208.-939-4445 (FAX) CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER RECEIVED JUN 0 1 2006 ~ - City, f 'di C. '. an 1,,>1\ ' -.. Office cU'e;idi~:~l<;\, I" . IDAHO )JJ \~ ' ~t', L .-.,~~\~~ 1 ,.'!.-A;(' ~-t'\.1}.~~:~,,~~}t . r ff~~ In the Matter of Annexation and Zoning of 20.16 acres from RUT (Ada County) to RM4 (Medium Low-Density Residential) AND Preliminary Plat approval of 47 single-family residential building lots and 11 common lots on 18.84 acres, for Cabella Creek Subdivision, by A TM Development, LLC. Case No(s).: AZ-06-014 and PP~06*012 For the City Council Hearing Date of: May 23, 2006 A. Findings of Fact 1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of May 23, 2006 incorporated by reference) 2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of May 23,2006 incorporated by reference) 3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of May 23, 2006 incorporated by reference) 4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of May 23,2006 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 6S, Title 67, Idaho Code (I.C. ~67-6503). 2. The Meridian City Council 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 August 6, 2002, Resolution No. 02-382 and Maps. 3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code S II-SA. CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER CASE NO(S). AZ.06AO 14/ PP-06-0 12 - PAGE 1 of 4 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 Planning Department, the Public Works Department and any affected party requesting notice. 7. That this approval is subject to the Legal Description, Preliminary Plat, and the Conditions of Approval all in the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of May 23, 2006 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 Preliminary Plat as evidenced by having submitted the Preliminary Plat stamped January 24, 2006 by The Land Group, lnc, is hereby conditionally approved; 2. The following modifications to site specific conditions were made at the City Council hearing: a. Requiring a Development Agreement in which the applicant agrees: 1. Temporary construction fencing will be installed around the perimeter of the subdivision; 2. That the preferred construction traffic entrance to the development shall be Victory Road and not Mesa Way; and, 3. To provide off-site improvements adjacent to the Binford property to mitigate light intrusion from car headlights. 3. The site specific and standard conditions of approval are as shown in the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of May 23, 2006 incorporated by reference. D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits (as applicable) 1. 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 record a final plat within two (2) years of the approval of the preliminary plat or one (1) year ofthe combined preliminary and final plat or short plat. In the event that the development of CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER CASE NO(S). AZ.06-014/ PP-06..Q12 - PAGE 2 of4 the preliminary plat is made in successive phases in an orderly and reasonable IIlanner, and confonns substantially to the approved preliminary plat, such segments, if submitted within successive intervals of eighteen (18) months, may be considered for final approval without resubmission for preliminary plat approval. Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the tennination of the period in accord with 11-6B- 7.A, the Director may authorize a single extension oftime to record the final plat not to exceed eighteen (18) months. Additional time extensions up to eighteen (18) months 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 II. 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. E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis 1. The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, a denial of a plat or conditional use permit entitles the Owner to 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. 2. Please take notice that this is a final action ofthe 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 the issuance or denial of the conditional use pennit approval may within twenty-eight (28) days after the date of this decision and order seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho Code, F. Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of May 23,2006 CITY OF MERiDIAN FINDfNGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER CASE NO(S). AZ-Q6-014/ PP-06~O 12. PAGE 3 of 4 By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the ~1...t... ,2006. [; .fA. - day of COUNCIL MEMBER SHAUN WARDLE VOTED~ VOTED~ VOTED ~ VOTED I16J~ COUNCIL MEMBER JOE BORTON COUNCIL MEMBER CHARLIE ROUNTREE COUNCIL MEMBER KEITH BIRD TIE BREAKER MAYOR TAMMY de WEERD VOTED ATTEST: d Copy served upon: de WEERD . ", ." . ~ ~jf4- "..../~ ~o S 017:;1 f. 'l\" ~ OJi:..~..::.'~~.t..a = CE;,E ,,#. D f ~ ~ ~T 19\ ' ",0,,(,,- ~ -;. liIlf ..,('\'./;' ...' ....10' '7 CY-... _ . V',' "'"",-'-..lI()y.4T'<. \,....,...... ./ "'I \\\\ v Applicant 1111!1ll\\1\ v Planning Department ---\L., Public Works Department ----d.- City Attorney ~~ "WKifiM G. BERG, JR., CI' By;hm ~hG~ U City Clerk's Office Dated: LD... ~ .. OLD CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER CASE NO(S). AZ-06-0I4/ PP-06-012 - PAGE 4 of4 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MAY 23, 2006 ) STAFF REPORT TO: FROM: Hearing Date: 5/23/2006 Mayor & City Council C. Caleb Hood Current Planning Manager Meridian Planning Department 208-884-5533 ~~t .r: .'" ~ cMe;idi;~~l~ > ID,\UO 'I '.,>, "~""( Nib: -4(!-"("':L'OJ'A"''''';S.'''!!~ "'"11m .':~ \' \! /" SUBJECT: Cabella Creek Subdivision AZ-06-0 14 Annexation and Zoning of20.16 acres from RUT (Ada County) to R-4 (Medium Low-Density Residential). PP-06wO 12 Preliminary Plat approval of 47 single-family residential building lots and 11 common lots on 18.84 acres in a proposed R-4 zone, 1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST The applicant, ATM Development, LLC, has applied for Annexation and Zoning (AZ) to R-4 (Medium Low-Density Residential) for 20.16 acres of property currently zoned RUT in Ada County. The site is located on the north side of Victory Road and on the east side of Mesa Way, approximately 600 feet west of Locust Grove Road. Currently, there are three single-family homes and associated outbuildings on this site. Two of the existing homes are to remain, the third will be removed. The site has been previously platted as is commonly known as Lots 3,4, 5 and 6, Block 1, Kachina Estates Subdivision. The subject property is within the Urban Service. Planning Area. 2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION The subject applications (AZ and PP) were submitted to the Planning Department for conCWTent review, Below, staff has provided a detailed analysis and recommended conditions of approval for the requested Annexation and Zoning and Preliminary Plat applications. Staff is recommending approval of the oroposed Cabella Creek Subdivision (AZ-06-014 and PP-06-012) with the conditions listed in Exhibit B of the Staff Report. The Meridian. Planning and Zoning Commission heard the item on April 6. 2006. At the public he"dring they moved to reconunend approval. NOTE: At the public bearine: 00 Aori16th, tbe applicant inquired about Condition 1.2.3 in Exbibit B. whicb prohibits drainae:e ponds from beine counted towards the open space requirement. In the application the applicant stated that 22% (4.17 acres) oftbe total development was beinl! set aside for common open space (this calculation included the ponds that may be used to store storm drain water.) Between tbe Commission hearine and the Council beanne tbe applicant has submitted revised open space calculations for this development. The revised open space calculations exclude the Donds and the Ten Mile Creek and total approximately 2.5 acres (13%) of the site. This revised open space calculation exceeds the required 5% open space of tbe UDC for a development of this sizc. Staff has amended Condition 1.1.2 in Exhibit B to reflect the revised open space requirement for this development. a. Summary of Public Hearing: i. In favor: Eric Cronin (Applicant's Representative), Aaron MeGee (Applicant) tl. In opposition: Aneke Binford, Matt Binford iii. Commenting: None Cabella Creek Subdivision AZ-06.0 14/PP-06-Q 12 PAGEl CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT 8T AFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DA IE Of MAY 23, 2006 iv. Staff presenting application: C. Caleb Hood v. Other staff conunenting on application: Mike Cole. Bill Nary b. Key Issues of Discussion by Commission: i. The location of Novara Way and the impact to the existing home - headlights in their windows and mitigating that impact; and, ii. The design and function of the storm drain/amenity ponds. c. Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation: i. Amended the Development Agreement proposed for this site by adding a provision stating that the applicant has volunteered to assist the neighbor across Mesa Way from the first entry road (Novara Way) to this development by widening the "V" of their driveway and providing some berming and landscaping in between the enlarged driveway area. See Section 10 below. d. Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: i. None. 3. PROPOSED MOTION (to be considered after the public bearing) Approval After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Numbers AZ- 06-014 and PP-06-0 12 as presented in staff report for the hearing date of May 23, 2006 with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.) Denial After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Numbers AZ- 06-014 and PP-06-012 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of May 23, 2006 for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial of the annexation and you must state specific reason(s) for the denial of the plat.) Continuance I move to continue File Numbers AZ-06-014 and PP-06wOI2 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance.) 4. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS a. Site Address/Location: 2955 S. Mesa Way, 3086 S. Mesa Way, 1252 E. Victory Road; north side of Victory Road. approximately 600 feet west of Locust Grove Road /3NIEI9 b. Owner: Martin Artis 9292 W. Pandion Court Boise, Idaho 83714 c. Applicant: A TM Development, LLC 660 E. Franklin Road Meridian, Idaho 83642 d. Representative: Eric Cronin. The Land Group, Inc. e. Present Zoning: RUT (Ada County) f. Present Comprehensive Plan Designation: Low Density Residential with a Multi-Use CabelIa Creek Subdivision AZ-06-0 14/PP-06-01 2 PAGE 2 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAfF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MA Y 23, 2006 Pathway g. Description of Applicant's Request: The applicant is requesting concurrent approval for Annexation and Zoning ofthe subject 20.16 acres to R.4 and Preliminary Plat approval of 47 single-family buildable lots and 11 conunon lots. All of the homes within the development are proposed to be single-family detached. All of the proposed lots conform to the dimensional standards of the R-4 zone. The average lot size in the proposed development is 10,341 square feet. The gross density of the project is 2.49 dwelling units per acre. Approximately 22% (over 4 acres) ofthe site is being set aside for open space. The applicant is proposing to construct a multi-use pathway on the south side of the Ten Mile Creek. 1. Date of preliminary plat (attached in Exhibit A): 1/24/06 2. Date of landscape plan (attached in Exhibit A): 03/1/06 h. Applicant's Statement/Justification: In an effort to address City Council, City Planning Staff and the public testimony represented at council and neighborhood meetings, the preliminary plat is presented to you. Please take notice that a 20-foot wide landscape buffer has been incorporated into the layout along Mesa Way. Larger lots have been provided adjacent to Mesa Way that mirror the lot size requirements fOWld in an R-2 zoning designation. We feel that these items, coupled with restrictions on direct lot access to Mesa Way will aid in the transition from the existing 5-acre parcels within the existing Kachina Estates Subdivision (please see Applicant's Submittal Letter fro more information.) 5. PROCESS FACTS a, The subject application will in fact constitute an annexation as determined by City Ordinance. By reason of the provisions of the Meridian City Code Title 11 Chapter 5, a public hearing is required before the City Council on this matter. b. The subject application will in fact constitute a preliminary plat as determined by City Ordinance. By reason ofthe provisions of the Meridian City Code Title 11 Chapter 5, a public hearing is required before the City COWlcil on this matter. c. Newspaper notifications published on: March 20th and April3rd, 2006 (for Planning & Zoning Commission hearing) and April 24lh and May 8111, 2006 (for City Council hearing) d. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: March 15111, 2006 (for Planning & Zoning Conunission hearing) and ApriI21s" 2006 (for City Council hearing) e, Applicant posted notice on site by: March 27lh, 2006 (for Planning & Zoning Commission hearing) and May 6th, 2006 (for City Council hearing) 6. LAND USE a. Existing Land Use(s): There are three single-family home and some associated outbuildings on this site. Two of the existing homes are to remain, while the northern-most home will be removed from the site. b. Description of Character of Surrounding Area: This area contains four five-acre lots in Kachina Estates Subdivision. These are the first of the lots in Kachina Estates to re-develop in the City. There are existing R-4 and R-8 subdivisions to the north and south. This area is rapidly transitioning from rural to urban. c. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: 1. North: Single-family lots within Salmon Rapids Subdivision, zoned R-4 Cabell il Creek Subdi vision AZ-06-0 14/PP-06-0 12 PAGE 3 CITY OF MERJDlAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MAY 23, 2006 2. East: 5-acre single-family lots within Kachina Estates Subdivision, zoned RUT (Ada County) 3, South: Single-family lots within Tuscany Village Subdivision, zoned Rw8; and Grange Hall, zoned Rl (Ada County) 4. West: 5-acre single-family lots within Kachina Estates Subdivision, zoned RUT (Ada County) d. History of Previous Actions: Three of the five subject parcels were part of an annexation request in 2005 (MeGee Annexation, AZ-05-048). That application was denied by the City Council, primarily because the request for annexation did not have a concurrent development application (plat), there was concern about transitional densities and the proposed zoning, and it was not in the best interest of the City at that time, e. Existing Constraints and Opportunities: 1. Public Works: Location of sewer: There is currently sewer in E. Victory Road at the Ascaino Way entrance. Location of water: Water is readily available in E. Victory Road. Issues or concerns: A portion of this site is in a floodp lain zone AE. Applicant has submitted a letter from MTI stating that they expect groundwater levels to be within I to 3 feet from the surface. The need for an off-peak pumping station for sewerability. 2. Vegetation: There are several existing trees on this property that need to be protected during construction, or be mitigated for. 3. Flood plain: The TeD Mile Creek floodway bisects the subject site. A portion of this site is within the FEMA 100-year floodplain Zone AE. A majority of this site is in the Zone X. 4. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: As noted above the Ten Mile Creek bisects this property. The Ten Mile Creek should remain open and protected through this site. Any open irrigation ditches, laterals and canals, exclusive of the Ten Mile Creek (a natural waterway) should be tiled when this property develops. 5. Hazards: Except for a portion of the site being within the Ten Mile Creek floodway and floodplain, no hazards have been identified on this site, 6. Proposed Zoning: R-4 (Medium Low-Density Residential) 7. Size of Property: 20.16 acres f. Subdivision Plat Information: 1. Residential Lots: 47 2. Non~residential Lots: 0 3. Total Building Lots: 47 4. Conunon Lots: 11 5. Other Lots: 0 6. Total Lots: 58 Cabell a Creek Subdivision AZ-06-Q 141PP-06-O 12 PAGE 4 CITY OF MERIDJAN PLANNING DEP ARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MAY 23, 2006 7. Gross Density: 2.49 units per acre (net density is 3.07 d.u./acre) g. Landscaping 1. Width of street buffer(s): Per UDC (Table 11-2A-4) a 20-foot wide landscape buffer is required adjacent to collector streets. Victory Road is a classified collector roadway. Street buffers are not required on any of the internal, local streets. 2, Width ofbuffer(s) between land uses: N/A 3. Percentage of site as open space: 4.17 acres/22% 4. Other landscaping standards: Landscaping adjacent to multiuse pathways should generally comply with UDC 11-3B-12. Common open space lots should include at least one deciduous shade tree per 8,000 square feet (UDC 11-3G-3E2). See Section 10, Analysis below. h. Amenities: Four acres of open space, parkway strips between the sidewalks and curbs, lnulti- use pathway, and amenity ponds, i. Off.Street Parking: DOC 11-3C-6 requires single-family detached dwellings to have 2 enclosed parking spaces (a garage) and a 20' x 20' parking pad in front of each garage. j. Proposed and Required Residential Standards: RA Setbacks (in feet) Proposed Front Living Area (to sidewalk) 15 Side Accessed Garage (losidewalk) ] 5 Front Accessed Garage (to sidewalk) 20 S~e 5 Rear 15 Frontage 60 Lot Size 8,000 k. Proposed and Required Non-Residential: N/ A Required 15 15 20 5 15 60 8,000 l. Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access: The existing home to remain on Victory Road currently takes access to Victory. The applicant is proposing to remove this existing access and provide access to all of the dwellings within this development via the existing Mesa Way and the new proposed internal streets. A new public street access wEth Victory Road is proposed in aligrunent with Ascaino Avenue on the south side of Victory Road. Two new public street connections to Mesa Way, an existing local street, are also proposed. All of the internal streets are local streets with 33-feet wide street sections (measured back of curb to back of curb) and contain sidewalks that are detached from the back of the curb. Staff is generally supportive of the proposed street system. For a detailed report on all of ACHD's conditions, please see the ACHD report and Exhibit B. 7. COMMENTS MEETING On March 17, 2006, a joint agency and departments meeting was held with service providers in this area. The agencies and departments present include: Meridian Fire Department, Meridian Cabella Creek Subdivision AZ-06-014/PP..o6-012 PAGE 5 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT fOR THE HEARING DATE OF MAY 23, 2006 Parks Department, Meridian Public Works Department, Meridian Police Department, and.the Sanitary Services Company, Staff has included comments, conditions and recommended actions in Exhibit B below. 8. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS This property is designated "Low Density Residential" on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, Low density residential areas are anticipated to contain up to three dwellings per acre (see Page 95 of the Comprehensive Plan.) The proposed Preliminary Plat includes 47 single- family lots on 18.84 acres for a gross density of 2.49 dwelling units/acre. Staff finds that the overall density is within the range of a low density project. Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan poliCies to be applicable to this property and appLy to the proposed development (staff analysis in itaiics below policy): Chapter vn, Goal III, Objective A, Action 1 - Require that development projects have planned for the provision of all public services. When the City established its Area of City Impact, it planned to provide City services to the subject property. The City of Meridian plans to provide municipal services to the lands proposed to be annexed in the following manner: · Sanitary sewer and water service will be extended to the project at the developer's expense. · The subject lands currently lie within the jurisdiction of the Meridian Rural Fire District. Once annexed the lands will be under the jurisdiction of the Meridian City Fire Department, who currently shares resource and personnel with the Meridian Rural Fire Department. · The subject lands currently lie within the jurisdiction of the Ada County Sheriff's Office. Once annexed the lands will be serviced by the Meridian Police Department (MPD). . The roadways adjacent to the subject lands are currently owned and maintained by the Ada County Highway District (ACHD). This service will not change. · The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian School District #2. This service will not change. . The subject lands are currently serviced by the Meridian Library District. This service will not change and the Meridian Library District should suffer no revenue loss as a result of the subject annexation. Municipal, fee-supported, services will be provided by the Meridian Building Department, the Meridian Public Works Department, the Meridian Water Department, the Men'dian Wastewater Department, the Meridian Planning Department, Meridian Utility Billing Services, and Sanitary Services Company. Chapter VI, Goal n, Objective A, Action 3 - Consider "Accommodating Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel: A Recommended Approach" from the National Center for Bicycling and Walking in all land-use decisions. This publication encourages jurisdictions to establish bikeway and walkway facilities in new construction and reconstruction projects, in a manner that is safe, accessible and convenient. Staff believes that the subject applications comply with the policies listed in the literature noted above. Cabella Creek Subdivision AZ-06-o 14/PP.06-0 12 PAGE 6 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE Of MAY 23, 2006 Chapter VI, Goal II, Objective ~ Action 6 - Require street connections between subdivisions at regular intervals to enhance connectivity and better traffic flow. The submitted preliminary plat proposes to extend the one stub street currently provided to this property from the north. In addition, two stub streets are being proposed to the eastern 5-acre parcels that staff anticipates will re~develop in the near future. Staff believes that the applicant has done a nice job of connecting and extending the existing stub street as well as providingfor future connectivity to the east. Chapter VI, Goal II, Objective A, Action 13 - Review new development for appropriate opportunities to COlUlect to local roads and collectors in adjacent developments. See analysis above, Chapter VII, Goal I, Objective 0, Action 9 - Require new residential development to provide permanent perimeter fencing to contain construction debris on site and prevent windblown debris from entering adjacent agricultural and other properties. The applicant is proposing to construct a 6.[00t tall closedfence along Victory Road and portions of the west and east property lines. Prior to house construclion, fencing should be constructed around the perimeter of this site. See Analysis below and Exhibit B for more iriformation. Chapter VI, Goal II, Objective A, Action 5 - Require pedestrian access connectors in all new development to link subdivisions together to promote neighborhood connectivity as part of a community pathway system. The applicant is proposing to construct detached sidewalks adjacent to all of the proposed streets, which connect to adjacent properties and Mesa Way. The applicant is also proposing to constntct a 1 O-foot wide multi-use pathway on the south side of the Ten Mile Creek. This pathway will connect with adjacent pedestrian connections to the northwest and to the existing pathway in Tuscany to the south. Staff is supportive of the proposed pedestrian connections. Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective C, Action 6 - Require pedestrian access in all new development to link subdivisions together and promote neighborhood connectivity. See above, Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective 0, Action 2 - Restrict curb cuts and access points on collectors and arterial streets. The existing access to Victory Road, a collector street, should be removed, The new public street connection to Victory Road, has been reviewed and approved by ACHD. City Staff is also supportive of the location of Ascaino Way; no additional access points to Victory Road should be allowed. Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective C, Action 1 - Protect existing residential properties from incompatible land use development on adjacent parcels. Cabell a Creek Subdivision AZ-06-014/PP-06-012 PAGE 7 CITY OF MERlDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE Of MAY 23, 2006 The applicant is proposing a residential zone. Staff finds that the existing single-family residential properties to the north, south. east and west are compatible with the proposed development, Chapter VII. Goal I, Objective D, Action 8 - Require new urban density subdivisions which abut or are proximal to existing low density residential land uses to provide landscaped screening or transitional densities with larger, more comparable lot sizes to buffer the interface between urban level densities and rural residential densities. Staff recognizes that there are some existing low density residential/and uses to the east and west. Stafffinds that the proposed lot sizes provide a good transition between the larger lots to the east and west and the proposed lots within this development. Staffrecommends that the Commission and Council rely on any written or verbal testimony provided from neighbors when determining the most appropriate zoning designation Jar this property. Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective C, Action 10 - Support a variety of residential categories (low-, medium-, and high~density single family, multi-family, townhouses, duplexes, apartments, condominiums, etc.) for the purpose of providing the City with a range of affordable housing opportunities, The subject application includes a requestfor the R-4 zone. Salmon Rapids obtained an R-4 zone and Tuscany Village obtained an R-8 zone. Staff finds that the requested zoning designation contributes to the variety oj residential zoning categories in this area and is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan designationfor this site. Staff believes that the proposed density (2.49 d.u. 's/acre) and zoning (R-4) for this property is appropriate. Staff recommends that the Commission and Council rely on any verbal or written testimony that may be provided at the public hearing when determining if the applicant's zoning and development request is appropriatefor this property. 9. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE a. Schedule of Uses: Unified Development Code (UOC) 11-2-1 lists single-family detached homes as pennitted uses in the R~4 zoning district. b. Purpose Statement of Zone: R-4 Medium-Density Residential: The purpose ofthe residential districts is to provide for a range of housing opportunities consistent with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan. Connection to the City of Meridian water and sewer systems is a requirement for all residential districts. Residential districts are distinguished by the allowable density of dwelling units per acre and corresponding housing types that can be accommodated within the density range. c. General Standards: All of the proposed lots comply with the standard lot size and street frontage requirements of the R-4 zone established in the UDC. No dimensional modifications are being requested for the proposed development. 10. ANALYSIS a, Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation: Cabellll Creek Subdivision AZ.06.014/PP-06-012 PAGE 8 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MAY 23, 2006 1. AZ Application: Based on the policies and goals contained in the Comprehensive Plan, staff believes that the requested R-4 zone is appropriate for this property. Please see Exhibit D for detailed analysis of the required facts and findings for annexation. The atUlexation legal description submitted with the application (stamped on February 15,2006 by Hugh W. Edwards, PLS) shows the property as contiguous to the existing corporate boundary of the City of Meridian. Special Considerations: Develooment Am-eement: UDC 11-5B-3.D.2 and Idaho Code ~ 65.6711A provides the City the authority to require a property owner to enter into a Development Agreement (DA) with the City that may require some written commitment for all future uses. Staff believes that a DA is necessary to ensure that this orooertv is developed in a fashion that is consistent with the comprehensive olan desismation and does not negatively imoact nearbv prooerties. Prior to the annexation ordinance approval, a Development Agreement (DA) shall be entered into between the City of Meridian, property owner (at the time of annexation ordinance adoption), and the developer. The applicant shall contact the Citv Attornev. Bill Nary. at 888-4433 to initiate this process. The DA shall incorporate the following: · That all future uses shall not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production ofttaft1c, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors. · That all future development of the subj ect property shall be constructed in accordance with City of Meridian ordinances in effect at the time of development. · That the applicant will be responsible for all costs associated with the sewer and water service extension. · That any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project will have to be removed from their domestic service, per City Ordinance Section 5-7 -517, when services are available from the City of Meridian. Wells may be used for non-domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation. · That the following shall be the only allowed uses on this property: single-family detached homes and allowed accessory uses of the R-4 zone. · That a maximum of 47 single-family building lots will be platted on this property. · That prior to issuance of any building permit, the subject property be subdivided in accordance with the City of Meridian Unified Development Code. · That the applicant will construct a minimum IO-foot wide multi-use pathway from Victory Road to Mesa Way, along the south side of the Ten Mile Creek. · That a street buffer, constructed in accordance with City Code, be installed along Victory Road prior to occupancy of any new dwelling units. Cabella Creek Subdivision AZ-06-014/PP.06.Q12 PAGE 9 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MAY 23, 2006 . That one public street access, and no driveways, will be allowed to Victory Road. Existing driveway(s) to Victory Road may be utilized until the internal streets within the plat are constructed and approved by the Transportation Authority (ACHD). At such time, direct lot access to Victory Road shall be prohibited. . To mitieate the potential of lieht from cars e:xitio2: this site from enterioe: throue:h the windows of the oeie:hbor's house across Mesa Way (Binford property). the applicant has volunteered to, assist the Reimbsr (BiBferEf) In' "Ilil':lemRrl the ~~U" af their driveway aad pre"fidiBe: selBe hermiarl aad laBdseltpinE La between tile eBlare-ed driveway area. at the developer's expense. provide off-site improvements adjacent to the Binford property to mitiszate lilZht intrusion from car headliehts. Said improvements may include widenine: the "UO! of their (Binford's) driveway and providio2 bermio2 and landscaDin2 on the Binford's property. as allowed bv the Binford's. . That the applicant aerees to install temDorarv construction fen cine around the nerimeter of the subdivision. . That the preferred construction traffic route to/from this develoument shall be from VictorY Road and Dot Mesa Way. 2. PP Application: The proposed preliminary plat substantially complies with the Unified Development Code. Special Considerations: Ril!ht-of-wavand Street Buffers: ACHD is requiring the applicant to dedicate 35-feet of right-of-way (measured from the centerline of the street) abutting Victory Road. In accordance with UDC Table 11-2A-4 and UDC 11-3B-7 construct a 20-foot wide landscape buffer along Victory Road, as proposed. Pathways: The applicant is proposing to construct a to-foot wide asphalt pathway along the south side of the Ten Mile Creek. This pathway will tie in with the pathway to the south in and through the Tuscany Development. UDC 11-3B-12C requires a 5-foot wide landscape strip adjacent to multi-use pathways with at teast 1 deciduous tree being planted every 3S linear feet (trees may be grouped). Sidewalks and Parkways: The applicant is proposing to construct detached sidewalks with 6-foot wide parkway strips between the curb and sidewalk. UDC 11-3A-17 requires parkways to be at least 8-feet wide and planted with Class n trees. However, the planter width may be reduced to 6' ifthefe are root barriers installed on the trees. The aoplicant should either construct 8-foot wide parkwavs. or 6-[00t wide oarkwavs with root barriers around all trees within the oarkwav. Landscaome:: The landscape plan prepared by The Land Group, Inc., on 3-1-06, labeled Sheet Ll.O, Ll.l and Ll.2 is approved with the following modifications/notes: Cabella Creek Subdivision AZ-06-014/PP.06-012 PAGE 10 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MAY 23, 2006 · Construct a 20-foot wide street buffer along Victory Road, exclusive of ACHD right-of-way. Said buffer should be constructed in accordance with UDC 11-3B-7. · Per UDC 11-3A-17E, construct 8-foot wide parkways, OR 6-foot wide parkways (as proposed currently) with root barriers around all trees within the parkway. · Per UDC 11-3G-3A, set aside 22% (4 acres) of the site for useable open space and provide a 10-foot wide multi-use asphalt pathway within common Lot 1, Block 2, and common Lot 4, Block 3, as proposed, · Maintain at least a 5-foot wide landscape strip on both sides of the proposed multi-use pathway on Lot I, Block 2, and Lot 4, Block 3, and construct trees at a rate of 1 tree per ever 35 linear feet. · Per UDC 11-3G-3El, at least one deciduous shade tree per every 8,000 square feet of conunon open space should be planted, and common areas should be improved with lawn, either seed or sod. · Per UDC 11-3B-IO, the applicant should work with the City Aiborist, Elroy Huff, on designing, adopting, and implementing a protection and mitigation plan for the existing trees on site. · A written certificate of completion should be prepared by the landscape architect, designer, or qualified nurseryman responsible for the landscape plan. All standards of installation should apply as listed in UDC 11-3B-14. Submit copies of a revised landscape plan, reflecting the changes/notes mentioned above, with the fmal plat application(s). Access: Access to this site is cwrently provided from Victory Road and Mesa Way. Except for the proposed public street, Ascaino Way, direct lot access to Victory Road should be prohibited; place a note on the final plat. ExistiDl! ResjdenceslBuildin~s: The site currently contains multiple buildings. Because the existing structure on the north part of the development spans across proposed lot lines, this building sha11 be removed or relocated, prior to signature of the [mal plat by the City Engineer. Fencin2:: The applicant is proposing to construct 6-foot solid fencing alongportions of the south, east and west property lines. A detailed fencing plan should be submitted upon application of the final plat. If permanent fencing is not provided before issuance of a building permit, temporary construction fencing to contain debris must be installed around the perimeter. Perimeter, common open space, and micro-path /multi- use fencing shall be designed according to UDC 11-3A-7. Common Areas: Maintenance of all common areas shall be the responsibility of the CabelIa Creek Home Owners' Association. Ditches. Laterals. and Canals: Per UDC 11-3A-6 all irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, including the Ten Mile Creek and waterways being used as amenities, that intersect, cross or lie within the area being subdivided shall be covered. Pressure Irri~ation: The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems Cabella Creek Subdivision AZ-06-014/PP-06-0l2 PAGE II CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEP ARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MAY 23, 2006 be supplied by a year-round source of water. 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 cOlmection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is used, the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature on the fmal plat by the City Engineer. An underground, pressurized irrigation system should be installed to all landscape areas per the approved specifications and in accordance with UDC I 1-3A- 15 and MCC 9-1-28. b, Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the subiect applications AZ-06- 014 and PP-06-01 2. with the conditions listed in Exhibit B of the Staff Report for the hearimz date of April 6. 2006. II. EXHIBITS A. Drawings 1. Preliminary Plat (dated: 1-24-06) 2. Landscape Plan (dated: 3-1-06) B. Conditions of Approval 1. Planning Department 2. Public Works Department 3. Fire Department 4. Police Department 5. Parks Department 6. Sanitary Service Company 7. Ada County Highway District C. Legal Description D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code Cabella Creek Subdivision AZ.06-0 I4IPP-06-0 12 PAGE 12 CITY Of MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAfF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF MAY 23,2006 It POOR COpy A. Drawings I. Preliminary Plat (dated: 1-24-06) Exhibit A - Page I ... ~ OliVOl '~IOI~Vf NOISI^IOans "33~K) '0'1138\1'0 I.)~ fulllf! fJu,;f 11"1 <i1r &~ ~ ;..-. W~:.lll ijJ n 'I ~i I :s JO- 'I ~" @ t .ji\1t m if" q J I I i Hr'.! ~~! ; d. i J P ~ l~ Ii. Jlli- t -r.r f i tf !..)I ~~il rlfr In t ll~; I ~I i i 'h~!!t!. !~!lii I~I r!~ f !i ~uu ,d! flVfdii" :~Ir hli n~ ~ ~! .... ... -4 ~.. ~ ~ ~ f ~~ ~; z!.. 2>>,.; ~lli~ I ki ~I <:t ~~ ~lli~~IJ ..a:_. -u " ~~~~' 8~~ -;{ ~r. ~~ C< ". ~ < , .. ~ . I I I I I I I I I I I I I ( I r I .:1 I j ~ , V I I I I I I I I r I I I I ; I I ..""~'. . n.. . .,. 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All comments and conditions of the accompanying Annexation and Zoning (AZ-06-014) application shall also be considered conditions of the Preliminary Plat (pP-06-012). 1.1.2 The landscape plan prepared by The Land Group, Inc., on 3-1-06, labeled Sheet L1.0, Lt.1 and 11.2 is approved with the following modifications/notes: · Construct a 20-foot wide street buffer along Victory Road, exclusive of ACHD right-of-way. Said buffer shall be constructed in accordance with UDC 1l.3B-7. · Per UDC 11-3A~17E, construct 8-foot wide parkways, OR 6-foot wide parkways (as proposed currently) with root barriers around all trees within the parkway strip. · Per UDC 11-3G-3A, set aside 22% (4 aeres) 13% (2.5 acres) of the site for useable open space and provide a lO~foot wide multi-use asphalt pathway within common Lot 1, Block 2, and common Lot 4, Block 3, as proposed. · Maintain at least a 5-foot wide landscape strip on both sides of the proposed multi-use pathway on Lot 1, Block 2, and Lot 4, Block 3, and construct trees at a rate of 1 tree per ever 35 linear feet. · Per UDC 11-3G-3El, at least one deciduous shade tree per every 8,000 square feet of common open space shall be planted, ,and common areas shall be improved with lawn, either seed or sod. · Per UDC lI-3B-10, the applicant shall work with the City Arborist, Elroy Huff, on designing, adopting, and implementing a protection and mitigation plan for the existing trees on site. · A written certificate of completion shall be prepared by the landscape architect, designer, or qualified nurseryman responsible for the landscape plan. All standards of installation shall apply as listed in UDC 11-3B~14. Where the applicant has submitted a preliminary landscape plan and where staff has reviewed such plan, the landscaping shall be consistent with the preliminary plan with modifications as proposed by staff. The proceeding modifications and notes should be shown on a revised landscape plan submitted with the final plat application(s). 1.1.3 Place a note on the face of the final plat that prohibits direct lot access to Victory Road. 1.104 Remove the existing structure on the north part of the development that spans across the proposed lot lines for Lots 2 and 3, Block 2. All buildings that span across proposed lot lines, or do not conform to the dimensional standards of the UDC shall be removed or relocated, prior to signature of the final plat by the City Engineer. 1.1.5 A detailed fencing plan shall be submitted upon application of the fmal plat. If permanent fencing is not provided before issuance of a bUilding pennit, temporary construction fencing to contain debris must be installed around the perimeter. Perimeter, common open space, and micro-path fencing shall be designed according to DOC 11- 3A~ 7. Exhibit B - Page 1 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPAR1'MENT STAFF REPORT fOR THE HEARING DATE Of JANUARY 19,2006 1.1.6 Maintenance of all common areas shall be the responsibility of the Cabella Creek Home Owners' Association. 1.1.7 Per UDC 11-3AM6 all irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, including the Ten Mile Creek, and waterways being used as amenities, that intersect, cross or lie within the area being subdivided shall be covered. Plans will need to be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association (ditch owners), with written approval or non-approval submitted to the Public Works Department If lateral users association approval can not be obtained, alternate plans will be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to fmal plat signature. 1.1.8 Underground, pressurized irrigation must be provided to aU lots within this development. 1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-PRELIM:INAR Y PLAT (PP-06-012) 1.2.1 A detailed landscape plan, in compliance with the landscape and subdivision ordinance and as noted in this report, shall be submitted for the subdivision with the final plat application(s). 1.2.2 Sidewalks shall be installed within the subdivision and on the perimeter of the subdivision pursuant to UDC 11.3A-17. 1.2.3 All areas approved as open space shall be free of wet ponds or other such nuisances. AU stormwater detention facilities incorporated into the approved open space are subject to UDC 11- 3A-18 and shall be fully vegetated with grass and trees. Sand, gravel or other non-vegetated surface materials shall not be used in open space lots, except as permitted under UDC 11~3B. Where the applicant has submitted a preliminary landscape plan and where staff has reviewed such plan, the landscaping shall be consistent with the preliminary plan with modifications as proposed by staff. If the stonnwater detention facility cannot be incorporated into the approved open space and still meet the standards of UDC 11-3A-18, then the applicant shall relocate the facility. This may require losing a developable lot or developable area. It is the responsibility of the developer to comply with ACHD, City of Meridian and all other regulatory requirements at the time of final construction. 1.2.4 Coordinate fire hydrant placement with the City of Meridian Public Works Department. 1.2.5 Staffs failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved annexation and conditional use does not relieve the applicant of responsibility for compliance. 1.2.6 Preliminary plat approval shall be subject to the expiration provisions set forth in UDC 11-6B-7. 2. Public Works Department 2.1 Sanitary sewer service to this development is being proposed via extension of mains in Victory Road. Since this would cause the property to flow out of shed the applicant shall do one of two options. · The applicant shall be responsible to install a temporary off-peak pumping station in a location designated by the Public Works Department. The station design and capacity shall be coordinated with the Public Works Department, the design shall include communication capabilities that are consistent with the City of Meridian's SCADA system, If new information arises from ongoing modeling exercises or other subsequent Exhibit B - Page 2 CITY OF MERIDlAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAfF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 19,2006 sources, then this condition may be rescinded by the City Engineer. . Install a temporary lift station that discharges to the sewer mains located in Locust Grove Road. The design shall be coordinated with the Public Works. 2.2 The applicant shall install all sewer mains necessary to provide service; 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. 2.3 Water service to this site is being proposed via extension of mains in Victory Road. The applicant shaH be responsible to install water mains to and tIu-ough this development, coordinate main size and routing with Public Works. The applicant shall execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to provide service. 2.4 As part of the City of Meridian's "to and through" poHcy, the applicant shall install water mains in S. Mesa Way along their frontage. This is needed for redundancy of the water system. 2.5 The preliminary plat shows a portion of Lots 26, 27, and 28 being encumbered by the AE floodplain. The applicant shall revise the lots to ensure aU buildable lots are out of the AE floodplain. Or, file for a LOMAR with FEMA to remove the floodplain. Or. add a note on the final plat referencing the floodplain map and those lots will have to file elevation certifications. 2.6 No water valves or manholes will be allowed in the landscape islands. If water or sewer mains are to be routed under the landscape islands then no trees shall be allowed in them. 2.7 The applicant shall submit an updated groundwater report concurrent with final plat submittal. If the groundwater report indicates groundwater as shallow as MTI's letter indicates a grading and drainage plan will be required, the details of which will be decided at final plat submittal and be required prior to construction plan approval. 2.8 The applicant has not indicated who will own and operate the pressure inigation system in this proposed development. If it is to be maintained as a private system, plans and specifications will be reviewed by the Public Works Department as part of the construction plan review. A '"draft copy" of the operations and maintenance manual will be required prior to plan approval with the "final draft" being required prior to final plat signature on the last phase of this project. If it is to be owned and maintained by an Irrigation District then a letter of plan approval shall be submitted prior to scheduling of a pre-construction meeting. 2.9 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of water (UDC 11-3A-6). 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 he responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer. 2.1 0 The applicant shall be responsible for the payment of assessments and the actual physical hook- up to the houses that are going to be retained on site to municipal services. 2.11 All existing structures that do not .meet setbacks shall be removed prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer. 2.12 Meridian Public Works specifications do not allow any large landscaping within a five foot radius of water meters. The applicant shall make the necessary adjustments to achieve this separation requirement and comply with all landscape requirements. Exhibit B - Page 2 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 19,2006 2.13 Additional width to the public utilities, drainage and irrigation easement along the right-of way shall be dedicated where the sidewalk is located past the right-of-way. The additional width needs to be sufficient to allow for 10 feet of "free and clear" easement past the sidewalk. 2.14 Any existing domestic wells and/or septic systems within this project shall he removed from domestic service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8. Wells may be used for non- domestic purposes such as landscape irrigation. 2.15 All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per ODe 11-3A-6. Plans shall be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association (ditch owners), with written approval or non-approval submitted to the Public Works Department. If lateral users association approval can't be obtained, alternate plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Meridian City Engineer prior to final plat signature. 2.16 Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be approved and activated, fencing installed, drainage lots constructed, road base approved by the Ada County Highway District and the Final Plat for this subdivision shall be recorded, prior to applying for building pennits. 2.17 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all uncompleted fencing, landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to signature on the final plat. 2.18 All development improvements, including but not limited to sewer, fencing, roicro.paths, pressurized irrigation and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining certificates of occupancy. 2.19 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction inspection fees, as detennined during the plan review process, prior to signature on the final plat per Resolution 02-374. 2.20 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. 2.21 Applicant shall be responsible fOf application and compliance with and NPDES Pennitting that may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency. 2.22 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Perntitting that may he required by the Army Corps of Engineers. 2.23 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office. 2.24 Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for aU building pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fiU material. 2.25 The engineer shall be fequired to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of 3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. Tins is to ensure that the bottom elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least I-foot above. 2.26 One hundred watt, high-pressure sodium streetlights shall he required at locations designated by the Public Works Department. All streetlights shall be installed at subdivider's expense. Typical locations are at street intersections and/or fire hydrants, Final design locations and quantity are detennined after power designs are completed by Idaho Power Company. The street light contractor shall obtain design and permit from the Public Works Department prior to commencing installations. 3. Fire Department Exhibit B - Page 2 CITY Of MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 19,2006 3.1 One and two family dwellings will require a frre-flow of 1,000 gallons per minute available for duration of 2 hours to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of 500 feet apart. International Fire Code Appendix C. 3.2 Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian Fire Department and water quality by the Meridian Water Department for bacteria testing. 3.3 Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department. a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 W' outlet face the main street or parking lot aisle. b. The Fire hydrant shall not face a street which does not have addresses on it. c. Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works specitIcations. d. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on corners when spacing pennits, e. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'. f. Fire hydrants shall be place 18" above finish grade. g, Fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of the !FC Section 509.5. h. Show all proposed or existing hydrants for all new construction or additions to existing buildings within 1,000 feet of the project. 3.4 The phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than 150 feet in length that is not provided with an outlet shall be required to have an approved turn around. 3.5 AU entrance and internal foads and alleys shall have a turning radius of28' inside and 48' outside radius. 3.6 Requirements for dead-end frre apparatus access roads that are between 500'-750' in length. The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards cross section requirements and shall have a clear driving surface, available at all times, which is 26' wide. Streets with less than a 35' street width shall have no parking. Streets with less than 39' shall have parking only on ODe side. These measurements shall be based on the face of curb dimension. Special approval required over 750' IFC Table D103.4. The roadway shall be able to accommodate an imposed load of 75,000 GVW. 3.7 For all Fire Lanes, provide signage '"No Parking Fire Lane". 3.8 Insure that aU yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of combustible vegetation. 3.9 Fire lanes and streets shall have a vertical clearance of 13'6". This includes mature landscaping. 3.10 Operational fire hydrants, temporary or permanent street signs and access roads with an aU weather surface are required before combustible construction is brought on site. 3 .11 To increase emergency access to the site a minimum of two points of access will be required for any portion of the project, which serves more than 50 homes. The two entrances should be separated by no less than Y2 the diagonal measurement of the full development. 3.12 Building setbacks shall be per the International Building Code for one and two story construction. 3.13 The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards cross section requirements and shall have a clear driving surface, available at all times, which is 20' wide. Streets with less than a 29' street width shall have no parking. Streets with less than 33' shall have parking only on one Exhibit B - Page 2 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 19,2006 side. These measurements shall be based on the back of curb dimension. The roadway- shall be able to accommodate an imposed load of 75,000 GVW. 3.14 The fire department requests that any future signalization installed as the result of the development of this project be equipped with Opticom Sensors to ensure a safe and efficient response by fire and emergency medical service vehicles. This cost of this installation is to be borne by the developer. 3.15 Provide exterior egress lighting as required by the International Building & Fire Codes. 4. Police Department 4.1 Any interior fencing next to common open space shall allow visibility from the street or shall not exceed four feet in height if solid fencing is used. 4,2 Provide a clriveable surface to each of the common amenity Doud areas. Coordinate the design of these areas with the Meridian Police Department, Lt. Bob Stowe. s. Parks Department 5.1 Standard for Mitigation of trees: The standard established in the City of Meridian Landscape Ordinance will be followed. 5.2 Standard Plan for Protection of Existing Trees during Construction: The standard established in the City of Meridian Landscape Ordinance will be followed. 5.3 Pathway and Trail standards: The proposed pathway and/or trail shaH be constructed m accordance with the Meridian Park Department's requirements. 5.4 Standard for City to assume Maintenance of a section of Pathway: The pathway must connect from one major arterial to another, and either an easement or ownership deed must be granted before the city will assume the maintenance of any section of pathway. 6. Sanitary Service Company 6.1 SSC has no conunents related to this application. 7. Ada County Highway District Site 8lJecific Conditions of Aooroval 7.1.1 Construct East Victory Road as one half of a 46-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter and 5-foot detached (or 7-foot attached) concrete sidewalk within 35-feet of right-of-way with parking prohibited on both sides. 7.1.2 Dedicate 35-feet of right-of-way from centerline of East Victory Road, abutting the site. 7.1.3 Locate and align South Ascaino Way, where it intersects East Victory Road, with South Ascaino Avenue located approximately 177-feet west of the southeast property line. Exhibit B - Page 2 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 19,2006 7.1.4 Provide ACHD with the plans for the bridge crossing (South Ascnaio Way) ofthe Ten Mile Creek for review and approval. 7.1.5 Construct South Mesa Way as one half of a 36~foot street section with curb, gutter and sidewalk within 25-feet of right-of-way from centerline, where it abuts the site. 7.1.6 Construct the internal streets as 34-foot street sections within 50-feet of Right-of-Way, as proposed, complete with curb, gutter, planter boxes and 5-foot detached sidewalk. 7.1.7 Construct the three islands, one turnaround and a knuckle as proposed. 7.1.8 Construct the three stub streets as proposed: o Construct a stub street to the north, South Ascaino Way, located approximately 560-feet east ofthe north property line (measured property line to centerline). This stub street shall align with East Lake Creek Drive and connect to Salmon Rapids Subdivision #5 to the north of this site. o Construct a stub street to the east, East Loggers Pass Street, located approximately 125- feet south of the north property line (measured property line to centerline). o Construct a stub street to the east, East Sagemoor Street, located approximately SOG-feet south of the north property line (measured property line to centerline). 7.1.9 Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access to East Victory Road is prohibited and shall be noted on the fmal plat. 7.1.10 Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. Standard Conditions of ADDroval 7.2.1 Any existing irrigation facilities shaH be relocated outside of the right-of-way. 7.2.2 Private sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within any ACHD roadway or right-of-way. 7.2.3 All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne by the developer. 7.2.4 Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file number) for details. 7.2.5 Comply with the District's Tree Planter Width Interim Policy. 7.2.6 Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file numbers) for details. 7.2.7 All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all Exhibit B - Page 2 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAff REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 19.2006 applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered m the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans. 7.2.8 The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building permit (or other required pennits), which incorporates any required design changes. 7.2.9 Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy. 7.2.10 Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance with Ordinance #200, also known as Ada County Highway District Road hnpact Fee Ordinance. 7.2.11 It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACIDJ Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction. 7,2.12 No change in the tenus and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District. 7.2.13 Any change by the applicant in the planned use ofthe property which is the subject oftms application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant Or its successors in interest advises the Highway District ofits intent to change the plarmed use of the subject property unless a waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought. Exhibit B - Page 2 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT fOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 19,2006 C. Legal Description ,... ........- ...~ 1;;....-" ~ .F~ .-.. ;;. ~~ nu~ t....1ND mlOlJl', li';C~ Fdmu.cy 10, 2006 l'w)cc.t NO: 2700 ~CIJ:L "A-1" L~ga1 Dcsccil'tiOll (\ILclIa Cn:Ck Subdivision Annex.ation &Rc%one Ate:ll 2.0,16 At,res ;\ trAct of and for :utnexatiOQ and rC1;onl: pllJ;poses. bciDg Lot$ 3, 4, 5 lJ.ud 6, Block tt Kachina Bsf:i.i~li. (;t reeordc:d ImbdivWr;ln on file: in Book 35 ofPla.I..~, at Pages 3016 \tnd 3017, fm:Otds CJfi\dilCounty, ldllho),l\nd II pnrtion of the S';lUthe:B5t One Quanet of Section 19, Tllwnslup.3 N~, Range 1 &st. Boise McridimI, Ada County, Ida.ho, de.~cribtd ar. follows: i :vIW1l,endng At SIB. inch Steel pin monuITlcnting the SOUdle:l.st (',orne!: oC sud Section 19 un dl(: ce.ato:lirie oE& Victory Road, thence {ollowing the south.e.cly lin" of s'lid Section 19 '111<.1 ."..id ccntWi!Ie, South f3l}""'2'13" West II diswici: of 626.l8 {cd: to the POINT OF BEGINNING; Then~i:, following the sOllthc:ly line of uid SCCOO1l 19 and said cClltcrline, SQlIth89042'L3~ West II disUlnce of 945.20 fed to II point on the centerline of Me~ll WilY; Thence lel1viog sRid southerly line ~I.td ~tUd centerline, and foUowing the centerline of slli~ H~5. Wl\y. Notth 00"17'47" West II dUtuncc of 664.58 feet to 11 point; 'l1u:nce 93.92 feer following the lire: of II. dr<:ulu CutVe to the right. said G\U\"e h.wiDg :l .tndiuS ()f 135,38 feet, :L ccntrlll angle of 39"45'01", It ehoro bc.acing of North 19"34'~3nF-1lst lUld a chord distance of 92.05 f<''Cl to s. paint; Theri~ NoIth39G27'14" J~st s. distum::c of261.17 (ectto 51 point; 'Inelle.l:' 57,88 feet folkJwJng the; lltC of a circ:uW cmve ro tbe.leEt, said curve having 1\ udiw(lf75.00 feet, ll. central llJlgle of 44"13'10", a chord be:uing of North 17"20'39'l East ~nd a. chOu[ di&tanee {if 56,46 feet to a point on the north<::rly llilc of s.lUdl.or 6 utmded \Vestedy 10 SlIld centerline; Thcnc;e .ICa~ s:W:l I:cntewne and foUttWiug che northerly line of $aid Lot (i South 89~'07\' &tst 11 disml1~ of 622.03 feet to Il poiDt monulueatit:lg the Notthwt Comer of said Lot 6; Thenc:~ .Ieaving said northerly line ..nd following: the eute.tly line of said Lot 6, Soutli'OO'"20t54" I!:1st 1\ dist:ulCt of 305.73 fect to II l!Z-steel pin lUonutncntiog die Southea,t Comet of s:rid Lot 6; Theneci="iDg snid eAstedy line lUld falll1Win{; the oottherly line of said Lot 3, I ., ;":. j /, ;:I:i./..: --, ~ujdM'~N .~'l"J;/l,i/~..A:~.11 .. (~.~r!':' i~/~~'''!'4'!:$.'~ . (~1; (.WJ.'''N r:7J,\t.J!i",J'i ,!"' l~,"i(m\lf'u~ iii ("f"Jf-l':' (~Vflli.'JiN~'.IltiiJ~ .. Jr..r-..-J-I'...V '.< L ~%,,'~ llrh'o;.~ ~l<, j<ill. L,"i,I," 1&,1,." lIJ(; Lo . l' :IlR'H'.lAI!H ,I: :!()~')~WA l~l~i . \\'",,~.lhd:".l\I!\llJ"F'in, .""<11 X~\r~,";;II,~i '", \I~!' ;."':". .\.;;!....l'~.2-(I/, U'~~~H' I ,...~~u.. :'._\u.~" 'h.( ti."(".dd\" Exhibit C - Page I CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFf REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 19.2006 febw,u:y 10,2006 Page 2 of2 Nqtth 89D38'37" F;a.st II dismnce of 10646 feet to II 1/2-sttcl pin fficmumeoting the N(li:thclI,st Cowel: of ~u.id Lot 3; Thence h:'lLving said llol:thedy line tl.od followlllg the ellsterly line of said Lot 3, South OOD23'17" r~'1st ~ discam;c of 690.42 feet to the POINT OF BITGTNNfNG. 'n1f~ :Ibove-det'iClibi:d cract of lllud conuillS 20.16 Acres, mote or Ic~~, ~ubjecr to nil existing c~~cmcnts and rlghlll-of'wa.y. i\ttl1.ched hereto i!> Exhihit "A-2" nnd by thi..~ tcfcrence is made a patt hereof. PH'l,:lrcd By: 'run LAND GROUP. INC. .162 B, Shore Drive, Suite 100 E;lglC, Id,iho 83616 ;!OIl,939.40+1 :108.939-#45 (FAX) ~~I1Y.~<L.---- FEB 1 7 2006 , ""U'Aff PU6LIC II' 1.1/.!J OEPT , ',y. ."!:!Ii;.y" {,j,'.;.if;~~"'~ .-I=7/'.ur~'.l.::r. . t .~'!.!/ i'.~'.:jJ....~ltff';;." (;C!(",'::"J~ r~7tJ~~'!/"IJ1 i,1' hli~~,.\~~"J~. {tT,JPf.-:',' Cr}~J,:."1~J.""L"/.'1lt ~ 'rir.',',n,' I(,:~ 1:' -:h.,t'\ \'1I'\t. ~I' (i,",1, L~lk.l,lih., h,\{,!(' ~ I' '-:\I!\,','.,~'A1l41 \' ~r.I\\ <lJ'I..a-l:; . W"''',I\,d.lIl<1gr,,,'piu,,,r;.Il' _",_'_._.~ ...._..._.____.~_~_,._. ...... .<:......"""l'~~.,.....I"'......."_~,,.~-~._._.~_~_.:....,,~:_ ~.,- - ......"..,..,"."."".. ..,...,...,.......... ...-.. ... .-.~...,.-..~......_---....,~... 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NQ \\Illlm <II::) . <(If/) I--z~ mow -FUJ ~~5 w<lj Z:i ~~ ~ i ; ~~ -' CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY ]9,2006 D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code 1. Annexation Findings: Upon recommendation from the Commission, the Council shall make a full investigation and shall, at tbe public hearing, review tbe application. In order to grant an annexation and/or rezone, the Council sball make the following findings: 1. Tbe map amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan; The applicant is proposing to zone all of the subject property to R-4. Council finds that the proposed zoning map amendment complies with the applicable provisions oftbe comprehensive plan, Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section 8, of the Staff Report. 2. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed district, specifically the purpose statement; Council finds that future development ofthis property will comply with the established reguLations and purpose statement of the R-4 zone. 3. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare; Council finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. Staff recommends that the Commission and Council rely on any oral or written testimony that may be provided when determining this finding. 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, Council finds that the proposed zoning amendment will not result in any adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing services to this site. 5. The annexation is in the best of interest of the City (UDC 11-5B-3.E). The R-4 zoning amendment will provide lots that are similar in nature to existing subdivisions in the near vicinity, and transitions well to the existing rural lots in the vicinity, Council finds that all essential services are available or will be provided by the developer to the subject property and will not require unreasonable expenditure of public funds. The applicant is proposing to develop the land in general compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. This is a logicaL expansion of the City limits. In accordance with the fmdings listed above, Council finds that Annexation and Zoninl! of this oroDertv to R-4 would be in the best interest of the City. if the aoolic8nt enters into a Development Agreement lDA) with the City. 2, Preliminary Plat Findings: 10 consideration of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and tmal plat, or short plat, the decision-making body shall make the following findings: 1. The plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plao; EKhibit D -- Page 1 CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 19,2006 Council finds that the proposed application is in substantial compliance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. Council generally supports the proposed plat layout and proposed density as they comply with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section 8, of the Staff Report. 2. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to accommodate the proposed development; Council fmds that public services are available to accommodate the proposed development. (See Exhibit B of the Staff Report for more details from public service providers. ) 3. The pint is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the City's capital improvement program; Because the developer is installing sewer, water, and utilities for the development at their cost, 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; The Commission and Council rely upon comments from the public service providers (i.e., police, fire, ACHD, etc,) to detennine this finding. (See finding Items 3 and 4 above under Annexation Findings, and the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit B for more detail.) 5. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare; and Council is not aware of any health, safety or environmental problems associated with the development of this subdivision. ACHD considers road safety issues in their analysis. The Commission and Council should reference any public testimony that may be presented to determine whether or not the proposed subdivision may cause health, safety or environmental problems of which staff is unaware. 6. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features. The Ten Mile Creek is a natural, scenic feature that should be preserved when this property develops. Council is unaware of any other natural, scenic or historic features 011 this site. Therefore, if the Ten Mile Creek is protected and enhanced, Council finds that the proposed development will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of any natural, scenic or historic feature(s) of major importance. The Commission and Council should reference any public testimony that may be presented to detennine whether or not the proposed development may destroy or damage a natural or scenic feature(s) of major importance of which staff is unaware. Exhibit 0 - Page 2