08-599 South Meridian CPA Text AmdmtCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. ~ G' ~ / 9-I
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADD MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO
THE LAND USE CHAPTER OF THE PLAN; TO INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL USES IN
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS AND AMEND THE TEXT OF THE MIXED USE
REGIONAL DESIGNATION AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
PLANNING DEPARTMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have the authority pursuant to I.C. § 50-302 to
establish resolutions not. inconsistent with the laws of the state of Idaho as may be expedient, in
addition to the special powers therein granted, to maintain the peace, good government and
welfare of the corporation and its trade, commerce and industry; and
WHEREAS, the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan was adopted in August in 2002
as resolution 02-382; and,
WHEREAS, the Meridian City Planning Department is requesting to add medium high
density residential to the land use chapter of the Plan; to include residential uses in neighborhood
centers and amend the text of the mixed use regional designation as recommended by the City of
Meridian Planning Department; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have provided all the requisite notices, held the
necessary hearings, and received the required information necessary to make a final decision as
required by the Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act to amend the adopted comprehensive plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. Pursuant to Idaho Code §67-6509, the Mayor and City Council hereby
amend the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan by adding Medium High Density Residential to
the Land Use Chapter of the Plan; to include residential uses in neighborhood centers and amend
the text of the Mixed Use Designation as recommended by the City of Meridian Planning Staff.
A copy of this Resolution shall be held on file in the office of the City Clerk. The revisions to
the Comprehensive Plan are as follows:
Comprehensive Plan Text amendments to Chapter VII, Section C. Future
Conditions,
1. Land Use
Current Description replaced with the following:
Mixed Use-Regional. The purpose of this category is to designate areas at prominent
corners of major arterials for developments that provide a mix of employment, retail, and
residential or public uses. The developments should be anchored by uses that have a
regional draw with the appropriate supporting uses. For example, an employment center
should have support retail uses; a retail center should have supporting residential uses as
well as supportive neighborhood and community services. The detailed standards for the
category provide an incentive for public and quasi/public uses where they provide a
meaningful and appropriate mix to the development. The intent is to integrate a variety of
uses, including residential and to avoid predominantly single use developments such as a
regional retail center with only restaurants and other commercial uses. The following
standards will apply to this category:
• Residential uses shall comprise a minimum of 10% of the development area at
densities ranging from 6 to 40 units/acre
• Retail uses shall comprise a maximum of 50% of the development area
• There is neither a minimum nor maxirnurn imposed on non-retail commercial uses
such as office, clean industry, or entertainment uses
• All developments shall have a mix of at least three of the four types of uses: retail,
non-retail commercial, public/quasi-public and residential
• Where the development proposes public and quasi-public uses to support the
development, the developer may be eligible for additional area for retail development
(beyond the allowed 50%), based on the ratios below:
o Supportive public and quasi-public uses would include parks, plazas, outdoor dining
and gathering areas, open space, environmental restoration, libraries, public schools, etc.
o All such areas must be open to the public and not limited to patrons of the
development.
o For land that is being donated (or nominally sold) to the public, such as a library or
school, the developer is eligible fora 2:1 bonus. That is to say, if there is a five-acre
library site, the project would be eligible for ten additional acres of retail development.
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o For active open space or passive recreation areas, such as a park, tot-lot or playfield,
the developer is eligible fora 2:1 bonus. That is to say, if the park is 10 acres in area, the
site would be eligible for 20 additional acres of retail development.
o For plazas that are integrated into a retail project, the developer shall be eligible for a
6:1 bonus. Such plazas should provide a focal point (such as a fountain, statue, and water
feature), seating areas, and some weather protection. That would mean that by providing
a half-acre plaza, the developer would be eligible for three additional acres of retail
development.
Sample uses include: All MU-N and MU-C categories, entertainment uses, major
employment centers, clean industry.
Current description a`rtended as follows:
Neighborhood Center/Mixed Use. This designation will provide a blend of high
density residential, small scale commercial, entertainment, office and open space uses
that are geared to serve all residents within a one to two square mile area. The
developments are encouraged to be designed according to the conceptual neighborhood
center plan depicted in Figure VII-3. Neighborhood Centers that straddle or are centered
around one or more principle or secondary arterial should adhere to a similar design and
recognize access control measures as conveyed by Ada County Highway District. In the
South Meridian Area, pending the adoption of the South Meridian Transportation Study,
access control standards consistent with the South Meridian Transportation Study should
be implemented. The purpose of these centers is to create a centralized, pedestrian-
oriented, identifiable and day-to-day service oriented focal point for neighborhood
districts. Forty percent of all land within Neighborhood Centers shall be developed for
residential uses. The centers should offer an internal circulation system that connects...
New designation added:
Medium High Density: To allow for the develoLrnent of a mix of relatively dense
residential housing types including townhouses, row houses, condominiums and
apartments. Residential densities should range from eight to fifteen dwellin units per
acre, with a target density of twelve units per acre.
These are relativelypact areas within the context of lar eg r neighborhoods and should
be located around or near mixed use commercial or employment areas to provide
convenient access to services and jobs for residents. Developments should incorporate
high quality architectural design and materials and thoughtful site desi
incorporates connectivity with adjacent uses and area pathways, attractive landscaping
and individual project identity.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
immediately upon its adoption and approval.
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tr 'AnD'~O~P~TED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of
Y hlU~'~ , 2008.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~~ day of
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APPROVED:
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Mayor Tam e Weerd
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By:
Jaycee olman, City Clerk ' ~~g~,_ ,~~~
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