1980 04-21
A G E N D A
Meridian City Council
April 21, 1980
ITEM:
Minutes of previous meeting approved as read.
1. Small World of Wisdom Conditional Use Hearing, 1403 E. 1st St.
APPROVED, contingent upon the qualifications of the 3-4-80
letter by the building inspector and the fire marshal
limiting to 15 children.
2. W. R. Johnson Conditional Use Hearing, 1103 E. 1st St., (Window Box)
APPROVED.
3. Montie Ralstin - Variance - 935 Crestwood Dr. APPROVED.
4. Sanitary Service - Rowley. APPROVED cancellation of summer service
twice an week pick up to once a week and a committee be established
and a cost analysis be presented 5-5-80, the issue to be settled by
that time.
5. Joel Petty - Conceptual reivew - Water/Sewer - Plant and Williamsen.
6. Interim Ordinance #367 (Residential Sub. Platting.) APPROVED.
7. Stubblefield request for an amendment to protective covenants to
increase the number of townhouses in Franklin Square. To be taken
under advisement.
8. Department Reports.
9. Engineering Report
10. Other business.
Meridian City Hall April 21, 1980
Meeting called to order by Mayor Joe Glaisyer at 7:35 p.m.
Councilmen present: Richard Williams, Grant Kingsford, Bill Brewer, Ric Orton.
Others attending: Bruce Stuart, Earl Ward, Vern Schoen, Annabelle Youmans,
Roger Sherwin, Eugene Kindred, Roger Welker, Rhonda Stanley,
Montie Ralstin Jr., Edward R. Rasmussen, Ruby H. Rasmussen,
W. R. Johnson, Karen Wenzel, Gary Smith, Dan Youmans, Connie
Lambert, Willard Rowley, Mohammad Alidjani, Ernie Moreland,
Uirgil T. Phillips, K. H. Aldrich, Ray Sotero, Joyce Joekema,
Dan Hebden, Phil Harper, Karen Barnett, Don Nelson, Vana Nelson,
Vicky Marz, Jan Campbell, Duane dress, Martha Gress, C,loria
Krause, John Krause, Ann Jensen, John W. Coo knell, David
Palfreyman, Douglas Swenson, Dean Olson, Tom Piepmeyer,
Steve Gratton, Joel W. Petty.
Minutes of previous meeting were approved.
Agenda
1 Small World of Wisdom Conditional Use Hearing - 1403 E. 1st St. - F. A. Nourse
3rd Amended.
Annabelle Youmans, a licensed pre-school teacher, was present to request a
conditional use for a pre-school. Youmans explained her teaching program,
ability, and the need fora nine month pre-school session.
The building inspector and fire marshal's letter of investigation on file
with these minutes. The fire chief had no objection as long as there would
be a limit to fifteen children.
Youmans stated that the childrens pick up times would be staggered, the back
door would be used, no activity in front, the back fenced, the drive alono the
side of the property all the way back to a turn around facing the front, two
resting places with clear view of the driveway, never any backing.
Mayor Glaisyer called for public comment.
The following people testified in favor of the Small World of Wisdom Conditonal
Use:
Connie Lambert Dean Olson
Karen Barnett Joyce Joekema
Karen Wenzel Rhonda Stanley
Don and Vana Nelson Duane Gress
There was only one letter presented to the mayor from Mr. and Mrs. Byron L.
Cross, 1409 E. 1st St. with objection. (Letter on file with these minutes.)
Hearing closed.
The Motion was made by Orton and seconded by Kingsford that Annabelle Youmans
dba Small World of Wisdom be granted a conditional use fora pre-school, contingent
upon the qualifications of the March 4, 1980 letter by the building inspector
and fire marshal limiting to fifteen children.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea, Orton, yea.
Building Inspector and fire marshal's. letter of investigation and recommendation
dated March 4, 1980 on file with these minutes.
Annabelle Youmans thanked the mayor and Council for their consideration.
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Agenda
2 W. R. Johnson, Antique Shoppe Conditional Use Hearing - 1103 E. 1st St,
Nourse 3rd Amended.
W. R. Johnson was present for a conditional use as an antique Shoppe which
was formally "The 4lindow Box."
Johnson stated that there would be adequate parking. Two (2) spaces on E. 1st,
four (4) on Carlton and a lot that he intends to clear for resident and employee
parking.
Brewer stated that he felt there would be no problem with the antique shoppe
at this location and complimented their business.
The mayor called for public comment.
There was none.
Hearing closed.
The Motion was made by Williams and seconded by Brewer that W. R. Johnson
dba Anitque Shoppe, 1103 E. lst St. be granted a condtional use permit.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea, Orton, yea.
Agenda
3 Montie Ralstin - Variance - 935 Crestwood Dr.
Mr. Ralstin was present to request a variance of the setback requirement,
in order to construct a two bedroom addition to his home. Ralstin stated
this will affect approximately 4.5 sq. ft. of land. All homeowners within
300 foot radius approved of the addition.
There were no objections from the city department heads.
The Motion was made by Orton and seconded by Brewer to grant a setback variance
to Montie Ralstin, 935 Crestwood Dr.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea, Orton, yea.
Agenda
4 Sanitary Service - Willard Rowley
Mr. Rowley's formal request for an increase in trash rate and once a week pick
up was taken under advisement since April 7, 1980.
Councilman Williams spoke in behalf of the Sanitary Service, Inc. that changing
to once a week pick up in the summer is a step ahead. He stated the change in
the fee should be studied.
Kingsford stated that it is important that they look at the city finances, the
dumping fees and possibly more bookkeeping.
There was discussion concerning rates.
Kingsford stated there needs to be some kind of arrangement for retired people.
Also, some of the services Rowley offers, such as carry out service, should be
looked at.
Rowley maintained that the rate raise was small compared to the 100% increase in
gasoline, containers, etc.
Mayor Glaisyer suggested that a raise in rate fee and a discount for senior
citizens be studied.
There was discussion on the summer time once a week pick up issue.
Maridian Pity Hall .3. April 21, 1980
Eugene Kindred, resident, spoke to object to the canceling of twice a
week service. If the service of orte a week goes into affect, he felt
all changes should go in at ore time. Kindred stated if the twice a week
pick up is stopped, the city is throwing a penalty on the senior citizens
right now, the grass season's on - this would be 40¢ to .$1.20 per month for
just once a week service. He stated he was for giving a raise, but all the
people'sexpenses are going up. Kindred again stated the rate and pick up
change should be done at one time.
Virgil T. Phillips, resident, stated that he puts out one can and it does not
hold it - there is always some left over. He had called Boise and they can
put out three cans for $2.50 per month.
K. H. Aldrich, resident, stated that he objected to paying extra times when
some weeks he does not have even one can to set out..
The residents present felt the arrangement of less service and an increase in
rates would be a penalty to citizens.
The mayor called for comments concerning the Sanitary Service.
There were none.
The Motion was made by Brewer and seconded by Orton that the summer service
be canceled from twice a week to once a week pick up and a committee be
established and a cost analysis be presented May 5, 1980, the issue settled
by that time.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea, Orton, yea.
There will be an ordinance presented Play 19, 1980 implementing the mayor and
Council's decision on Sanitary Service.
The mayor appointed Councilman Kingsford to chairman of the Sanitary Service
Study Committee and Eugene Kindred as the senior citizens representative.
(Agenda
5 Joel Petty - Gateway South water/sewer extension to Plant and Williamsen Annexation.
Petty displayed drawings and explained the termination point at the west boundary
of Mar-Mon property to extend the water line down Overland Rd. to Linder and
then north up Linder to the freeway. The sewer would bore underneath the freeway
then follow the freeway in a westerly direction to Linder, then on up to Overland
Rd. The water line sizing proposed to the 12" down Overland Rd. and then 10"
north on Linder - this would tie into the 10" on Franklin Rd. The sewer line
would be 16" on the way to allow future development.
Petty stated that the developers need to know what the city is going to require
them, to construct this project, so that they can get a cost figure and design
figure together before they get involved in it.
Williams was concerned about accomodating all the annexed area water pressure
without some type of a well.
Engineer Smith stated that with a line that size and that length, it could become
a problem since there will be a dead-end line. The city master plan for water
distribution system is 10" lines on a half mile orid and shows a future well site
on Linder andI~O north side. Presently on the south side of Franklin the city
has Well 9, and Well 8 in the city park. The flow requirement for the Plant/
Williamsen property needs to be looked at and the city should work toward a loop
system.
Smith stated that as far as sewer standpoint, the city has none as far to the
southwest that they can go without a lift station situation. The participation
of other property owners would be needed to extend the line to make a loon. An
analysis on fire flow would be critical.
Petty stated they need a plan on buildings before a fire flow study could be made.
There would be a rough idea of 1,000 gpm for regular buildings, 1,200 gpm far 10"
line, 12'' line would provide 1,500 gpm. The maximum for most sprinklim systems is
1,400 gpm. Petty agreed that the loop system is the ideal system.
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There was discussion concerning the fire rating and the big affect this
area's fire flow could have on the City of Meridian. Fire Chief Welker
stated that the requirement is 1,000 gpm per hydrant for fire flow.
Mayor Glaisyer instructed Engineer Smith to work with Joel Petty on analysis
of adequate pressure for project and give the Council his recommendation.
Interim Ordinance #367
The mayor called for the Council's decision on the input from the public
hearing held April 17, 1980. There were no additional comments received
since the closing of the hearing.
Mayor Glaisyer stated that in lieu of all the problems and the input, he
could see no reason why the 120 day moritorium for platting of additional
residential subdivisions would put any additional burden on anybody, and
will give the city time to complete the Zoning and Development Ordinance
in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and Housing Statue Plan of 1978.
Maygr,Glaisyer• asked at ttr}s time if fire public-want?d-ahe ordi:hance read in full.
Developer Phil Harper so designated by raising his hand.
Mayor Glaisyer read in full Ordinance #367 Entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTINf AN INTERIM EMERGENCY MORATORIUM ON NEW
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMEPIT PLATTING AND STAYING ALL ACTION ON PENDING RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS.
The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Willaims that the rules and
provisions of 50-9002 and .all rules and provisions requiring that ordinances
be read on three different days, be dispensed with and that Ordinance Number
367, as read, be passed and approved.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea, Orton, yea.
(Ordinance #367 on file with these minutes.)
Playor Glaisyer presented a request by Stubblefield for an amendment to protective
covenants to increase the number of townhouses in Franklin Square.
There was discussion concerning Franklin Square - was. platted and approved
stipulating certain types of homes on certain lots..
Building Inspector Schoen stated that Stubblefield's Franklin Square plot plan,
or subdivision approved, states on the plan the specified use for each lot.
City Engineer Smith stated that the approved density now is 6.8 units per acre. If
Stubblefield increased by 14 townhouse lots, or 28 units, would increase to
7.4 units per acre. Smith thought the Comprehensive Plan allowed 8.0 units
per acre in this area.
The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Orton that the Stubblefield
request to increase density in Franklin Square be taken under advisement until
May 5, 1980.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea, Orton, yea.
Vern Schoen, building inspector, reported that Rocky Mountain Meat Co., Ralph
Simpson, located in Ross Furniture Waterbed, 307 E. Fairview, may be processing
meat. They are remodeling for freezers and smokers. Schoen had informed Ross
two weeks previously that they were in need of a building permit.
There was discussion concerning the requirement of hooking to the water. Water
line is located directly in front of this building.
Rick Orton will check into the business of Rocky Mountain Meat Co.
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Gary Smith reported that there is an additional 35 feet for the sewer
came;tion project between Meadowview #2 and Phase IT Interceptor than he
had understood there to be. H & K Construction had bid $4,212.50 and with
a 10" line. Smith felt this was a reasonable amount so he authorized H & K
to make that connection by letter.
Smith presented an invoice for some equipment for the sewer treatment plant,
grant eligible, Pace Industries for a storage unit $463.31, and work bench,
$91.46.
The Motion was made by Williams and seconded by Brewer that the bill from
Pace Industries, sewer treatment plant, in the amount of $492.26 be aporoved.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea, Orton, yea.
Smith recommended payment of J-U-B Engineering Addendum No. 3, Agreement for
Engineering which has to do with a cost of living increase. This pertains to
the original contract agreement that was signed July 8, 1976, total was
$8,624.01. (Addendum No. 3 on file with these minutes.)
There was discussion concerning additional services on design.
The $7,711.38 for design services was questioned.
The Motion was made by Williams and seconded by Kingsford that Addendum No. 3,
Aggreement for Engineering Services J-U-B Engineers, total additional costs
$8,624.01 be tabled until May 5th, 1980 meeting.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea, Orton, yea.
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The city attorney is to study the additonal cost of the Engineer Agreement for
J-U-B Engineers.
Other business:
It was reported that a Boy Scout troop will be helping with a park project.
Steve Barfuss is the troop leader.
Mayor Glaisyer announced funeral services for Pamela K. Johnson who was an
employee for the city for 14 months to be held April 22, 1980 at 1:00 p.m.
Brewer extended a commendation to the Chief of Police Roaer Sherwin and to
every man in his department for the professional and compassionate manner
in which they conducted themselves during the investigation of the city's
tragic loss of Pam last Friday. Brewer stated that the co-ordination and
co-operation with Ada County officials and all the people involved was
commendable and as police commissioner, he found it rewarding to have such
experienced personnel to handle a situation like this.
Orton reported on the Racing Association's restrictions on parkins at the
Speedway. He had evaluated the Speedway during racing and the restricting
of the area - ~pntained witfi a log, two (2) adult people in the pit and
parking area durino the race had been complied with. There is an understanding
that this would be a weekly arrangement if allowed. Orton felt they had
abided by all restrictions.
Kingsford reported that there is an arrangement with the school that they
maintain the restrooms at the tennis court during the school session and the
city maintain during the summer. This would involve cleaning and servicing.
He had discussed this with public works and suggested the police department
open and close.
The mayor asked if there was any further business to come before the Council.
Phil Harper asked if they would give any form of an answer upon Sheri Lynn
Subdivision proposal of higher density.
Mayor Glaisyer stated after consulting with the attorney, they could not as
a result of Ordinance'#367.
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Williams announced that the final EPA inspection will take place at the
sewer plant Thursday, April 24, 1980.
There was no further business to come before the Council.
The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Orton that the meeting be
adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea, Orton, yea.
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Mayor and City Council
On or about 09:30 March 3, 1980, Vernon Schoen and Ray
Voss did inspect house a= 1403 E. 1st.
At this time, the house may be used for preschool if
smoke detectors or fire extinguishers are instal". ed. There is
to be no usage of the basement at all.
The number of children is to be limited to fifteen at this
time. If more children am to be in school, the house will have
to comply with the following:
1. Doors to open in the means of egress.
2. Fire alarm system ±o be installed.
3. Ramps to be installed at the doors.
4. Exit signs to be installed at a?1 exit doors.
5. Emergency lighting to be installed as needed.
Also at this time, it is of the opinion of the building and
fire inspectors, that wiring should be inspected by State Wiring
Inspector.
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The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Meridian
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Gentlemen:
1st Street
Idaho 83642
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This letter is in regard to the property located at 1403 East
1st Street, Meridian, where the Small World of Wisdom has applied for
a condi*_ional use permit for use as a day-care center.
Since we are unable to attend the meeting we would like our
views known regarding this property. We live next door at 1409
East is*_ Street.
This property is on an extremely busy street near commercial
properties and seems completely unfit for a day-care center handling
small children. ~~si~~.s the danger of small children near the heavy
traffic, the pickup and de:.wery of the children could be dangerous
and difficul*_.
This property has been un'.cep*_ for qui*_e some *_ime and is now in
deplorable condii_ion. This property is the only property in the
neighborhood in such condition and affects negatively the property
values in the surroun.~l.iag area.
We would be adverse to a day-care center being operated there
and wou'_d respectfully petition that the property be kept in good
condition in keeping with the neighborhood standards.
Respectfully submitted,
Mr. and Mrs. Byron L. Cross
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ADDENDUM N0. 3
AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
APRiL, 1380
This Addendum A`o. 3 dated this day of 1980, is
hereby attached to and made part of the Agreement for Engineering Services
between the City of Meridian, Idaho and J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., Nampa, Idaho as
entered into on July 8, 1975.
1. In accordance with Section 3, the lump sum amounts, as shown in
Schedule 2 - Tabulatior. of Engineering Service and Pa}^nent Schedule, shall be
adiusted by the rat~c of the Department of Labor National Average Cost of
Livinc Index if authorization by the 0`n'NE?2 was not prior to February 1, 1977
for Section 2-E. Authorization for Sec*_ioa 2-E and all other subsequent
payment items was October 3, 1977.
The adjus*_men*_ for Section 2-E:
Cost of Living Ratio = 184.0 (September) = 1.038961
177.1 (February)
Total Cost for Engineering
Services = $197,925.70 x 1.038961 =
$205,637.08
Additional Costs far Engineering
Services (Section 2-E) _ $205,637.08 - $197,925.70 = $ 7,711.38
The adjustment for Section 2-F.
Total Cost for Engineering
Services = $20,100.72 x 1.038961 =
Additional Cost for Engineering
Services (Section 2-Fl = $20,883.86 - $20,100.72 =
The adjustment for Section 2-G:
Total Cost for Engineering
Services = $3,31.3.60 x 1.038961 =
Additional Cost for Engineering
Services (Section 2-G) _ $3,453.15 - $3,323.66 =
Total Additional Costs for Engineering
Services (Sections 2-E, 2-F and 2-G) _
$ 20,883.86
$ 783.14
$ 3,453.15
$ 129.49
$ 8,624.01
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2. In accordance with Section 2-H, Paragraph 9, the OWNER hereby ratifies
previous authorization to continue to provide on-site resident inspection and
construction field staking after the construction contract time had been
exceeded or extended for construction of the Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Project, said services were complete for a cost of $40,955.20.
It is hereby mutually agreed that the above services have been or are
hereb;~ authorized in accordance with terms of current engineering agree~ent
and are to be time provided by the ENGINEER and paid for by the OWNER in
accordance witr, the terms of the said current engineering agreement dated
July 8, 1970.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed
by the duly authorized officials this addendi:m this day of
1980_
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Type Name Lawara L_ Newman
Title City Clerk
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Title President
OWNER: CITY OF MERIDIAN, ZDAHO
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Type Name Joseph L. Glasyer
Title Mayor
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ORDINANCE NO. ., !O /
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING AN INTERIM EMERGENCY
MORATORIUM ON NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLATTING AND STAYING
ALL ACTION ON PENDING RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS.
WHEREAS, the City Council and the Mayor of the City of
Meridian held a hearing pursuant to Chapter 65, Title 67,
Idaho Code, for the purpose of receiving input and testimony
regarding the adoption of an emergency interim ordinance and
moratorium as allowed by Sections 67-6523 and 67-6524, Idaho
Code, and
WHEREAS, the City Council and Mayor, makes the following
findings:
1. That ordinances implementing the Meridian Comprehensive
Plan are being prepared for the City, that being the Zoning and
Development Ordinance and Zoning Map and the status of that
proposed ordinance is as follows:
a. The City of Meridian, hereinafter referred to as
the City, is in the process of reviewing the Proposed
Ordinance which will be in accordance with the Plan, as
required by Idaho Code 67-6511; and
b. The Plan contains urban development policies which
cannot be implemented until the Proposed Ordinance is
adopted by the City Council; and
c. The City Planning and Zoning Commission, hereinafter
refereed to as the Commission, held a public hearing on
October 30, 1979 concerning the Proposed Ordinance for the
purpose of receiving public comment; and
d. The City Commission has made a formal recommendation
to the City Council concerning the Proposed Ordinance; and
e. The City Council has received the recommendation of
the City Commission and has taken their recommendation
under advisement in order to finalize and adopt the
Proposed Ordinance.
2. That the Comprehensive Plan is intended to insure
growth and development in an orderly fashion in accordance with
adopted policies and procedures governing the use of land,
residential development, the provision of services and the
distribution of new housing units within the Urban Service
Planning Area; and
3. That the Comprehensive Plan specifically cites as
problems in the residential community of Meridian, that there
exists a lack of a proper mix of housing types between ownership
and rental units for all income groups and Meridian has more
than its share of low and moderate income housing and Meridian's
tax base is predominately residential and presently does not
have the diversification to support additional low and moderate
income households and the City does not have an information
nMeNOSE, system to monitor housing development.
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4. That the Comprehensive Plan adopts as one policy for
residential housing that the City intends to provide for a
wide diversity of housing types (single family, mobile homes,
and multi-family arrangements) and choices between ownership
and rental dwelling units for all income groups in a variety
of Locations suitable for residential development.
5. That some of the purposes of the Local Planning Act of
1975 are to protect property rights and enhance property values,
to insure that adequate public facilities and services are
provided to people at reasonable cost, to insure that the
economy of the locality is protected and enhanced and to avoid
undue concentration of population and overcrowding of land;
that the City of Meridian and its Council has the responsibility
of implementing the Local Planning Act and implementing the
purposes stated above.
6. That there is an imbalance of housing within the City
of Meridian weighted in favor of the low and moderate income
side; that the 1978 Housing Study by HUD revealed this imbalance;
that the City of Meridian has in excess of 10.6 of the
assisted housing in Ada County; that the 1978 Housing Study
proposes to correct this imbalance by directing that 908 of
the assisted housing should be in Boise and that the remaining
10~ should be divided between unincorporated Ada County,
Meridian, Eagle and Kuna. Meridian, itself, now has in excess
of 10~.
7. That the City has adopted through participation in
the Ada Planning Association, a Housing Strategy Plan which
contains policies for reasonable distribution of housing
opportunities for low and moderate income families between
the Cities of Eagle, Meridian, Kuna, the rural areas and Boise.
8. That the Proposed Ordinance will enable the City to
have the necessary information to monitor residential develop-
ment on a regular basis to insure implementation of the housing
policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
9. The Comprehensive Plan adopts as policies for fire and
police protection to insure adequate protection for new
developments; however, residential construction, especially
low and moderate income housing, does not pay its way for
urban services; the following studies confirm that residential
development does not pay for the urban services demanded and
needed:
a. Analysis of Growth Management Fees in Ada County,
Idaho, Business Economics, Inc., December 12, 1979.
b. Do New Residential Developments P~ Their Own Way?
A Case Study in Ada County, Idaho, Id~o Citizens Colation,
1977.
c. Do Single Family Houses P_~ Their Own Way? Urban
Land Institute Resource Monograph No. 15, 1968.
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10. That it costs approximately $1,794.00 per household
to deliver all urban services to the citizens of Meridian;
that this figure includes roads, schools, water, sewer, police
and fire protection, and other governmental services; that the
residential tax base does not now nor has it ever provided the
revenues to provide these tax funds; however, the residential
tax base in Meridian is overburdened and new industry should be
brought in to relieve the tax burden on the residential sector
of the tax base; allowing new residential development which is
not planned nor directed but confused and haphazard will defeat
this Comprehensive Plan objective.
11. That there are presently approximately 1100 platted
lots within the City of Meridian that are capable of being built
upon to which a cessation of platting new residential developments
would have no effect; that all types of houses attracting all
income levels can be constructed on those 1100 lots; that a
cessation of new residential developments will not adversely
effect the residential construction in the City of Meridian,
particularly in light of the present economic conditions, in
that there are more than enough lots capable of being built upon;
and input from the public supports the idea that some type of
housing control is a necessity.
12. The Mayor and the City Council further find that due to
the increased tax burden suffered by the City as the result of
increased residential development, particularly low and moderate
income housing; that due to the adverse impact on police and fire
protection and other city services which result from increased
residential development; due to the lack of balance in the
housing presently within the City of Meridian; due to the
adverse impact on all government services created by increasing
residential development; due to the requirement that the City of
Meridian pursue and enforce the purposes of Local Planning Act;
due to the need for informed and monitored residential housing
for all income brackets; due to the goals and policies of
Meridian's Comprehensive Plan; and that because of a Proposed
Ordinance, the Zoning and Development Ordinance and Zoning Map,
is in the process of being prepared for the City of Meridian
imminent peril to the public health, safety or welfare exists
which requires the adoption of an Ordinance ceasing the platting
of new residential developments and that all actions by the
City in regard to residential subdivifions shall be stayed.
Further, that based upon the above recitals it is necessary to
enact the above referenced stay.
WHEREAS, the City Council and Mayor of the City of Meridian
Idaho, have concluded that it is in the best interest, due to
the above, and required due to imminent peril to the public
health, safety or welfare of the citizens of Meridian to enact
an Ordinance requiring the cessation of the platting of all new
residential development and place a stay on platting procedures.
AMBROSE,
FITZGERALD,
CflOOKSTON
fl McIAM
Attorneys antl
Counaelora
928 East Firal
Meritlien, lAalro
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That there is hereby enacted and adopted
an emergency interim moratorium ordinance requiring that no
further residential developments be platted and that all pro-
cedures for platting are hereby stayed; that this moratorium
ordinance shall not effect residential developments previously
platted.
Section 2. WHEREAS, there is an emergency existing
therefor, which emergency is hereby declared to exist, this
Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
from and after its passage, approval and publication as
required by law, until one hundred twenty (120) days from
April ~~, 1980.
ADOPTED this ,~~"~day of April, 1980.
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AMSROSE,
FIRGERALD,
CROOKSTON
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Auorneye and
Counselors
928 EaN FIrM
Meridian, IdWro
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