1980 01-28
IAL MEETING MERIDIAN CITY HALL
Special meeting was called to order by the President of Council, Richard
Williams at 7:35 P.M.
Councilmen present: Grant Kingsford, Bill Brewer and Richard Orton, Jr.
1980
Others present: William H. Spear, Tom Piedmeyer, George bJilhelm, Melvin Scrivner,
Jan Scrivner, Morgan Plant, Marilyn Plant, Bruce Johnson, Jim Halley,
Steve P. Bowman, bJ. A. Williams, Mrs. Weston R. Smith, P1rs. Pat
Streib, Dr. Roy Streib, Frank Smartt, D. L. Johnson, Jack Niemann,
Ray Sotero, Roger Welker, Bruce Stuart, Roger Sherwin.
Williams announced this was a special meeting called for Public Hearing of the
Crestwood Ten Mile Annexation, the Crestwood Gregory Annexation, the Plorgan Plant
Annexation, and the Williamsen Truck Equipment Annexation.
Plait Annexation - located south of Interstate 80 on W. Overland, between
Meridian-Kung Rd, and Linder.
Bruce Johnson, Argus Financial Corp. from the San Francisco Bay area, was
present, representing Santa Clara Plastics proposal to locate their operation
on the 34 acres now owned by 41organ Plant.
Johnson described the master plan of an Industrial Park as being an asset to the
City of Meridian. He felt the plan, if given the opportunity, would be develop
the best planned light industrial park in the metropolitan area.
Johnson displayed the plan pointing out the need of 50,000 sq. ft. of facility.
Santa Clara Plastics is a company which fabricates, assembles, designs, and
sells all kinds of plastic parts. They do not use chemicals and make plastics,
they are dealing with plastics that are brought to them.
The facility, Johnson stated, will be centrally heated, air conditioned offices,
and attractive. They will employ approximately 80 to 100, warehouse people,
machinists, clerical, engineering, sales and administrator personnel. The initial
development will take up about 5 acres and in excess of a million dollars. This
will be used with concerned environment protection. The conditions, covenants
and restrictions would be controlled. This piece of land affords good overall.
Orton questioned as to how this proposal lies on the site.
Johnson .displayed the site plan, stating it bounds the Interstate on half of a
mile on Overland on the south and Linder on the west. There may be a trade off of
10 acres to locate Williamsen Truck Equipment next to Mountain View Equipment
to give Santa Clara a balance of 57 acres to work with a master paln.
Sewer and Water was discussed.
Johnson stated that the Mar-Mon development is the driving force, at this point,
in bringing the facilities to the south side of the freeway. There is an
association formed for this process. 61ar-Mon is expected to complete this
process during the summer. If not, Santa Clara Plastics would have to be on
some kind of temporary well and sewer system. He stressed the importance of
City water and sewer. They have the question as to whether the sewer will be
brought under the freeway before it comes in an easterly direction along the
north end of Mountain View Equipment, or whether it would go along the northerly
side of the right-of-way before it comes into the property that is owned by the
Tribune.
Johnson stated that the sewage use would be no different than residential use.
As far as air pollution is concerned, they take sheets of plastic and assemble,
fabricate, and design numerous parts for the computer industry. It does not
entail chemicals or creating plastic.
In answer to why Williamsen was not part of their covenants, Johnson stated that
they hope to co-ordinate the entire piece. They will agree on landscaping,
bufferino between the two uses.
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Williams questioned if the time frame of 8 1/2 months (September 1, 1980)
is realistic to put in sewer and construction of building.
Johnson stated if Mar-Mon does not meet their sewer plan this summer;. then
Santa Clara will have to have temporary systems. There is not a hioh water
consumption. They will concentrate on the 50,000 ft. they want to occupy
by September 1, 1980, the plan is for three buildings, the one they would use
in entirety, a portion of the second building.. they would use as a distribution
facility. In his estimation, they would put approximately 75,000 sq. ft. in
the first phase.
Williamsen Truck Equipment Annexation
Steve Bowman represented and stated that Johnson had well covered their aspects
and then described their facility of 15,000 sq. ft., 10 acres and bordering
Overland and the freeway. They have chosen this location as being the hub of
agricultural area. A good share of their business comes from the farm community.
They are not a trucking firm, but a truck equipment distributor. This location
gives the people they deal with, Oregon area -Baker, PJyssa, Pendleton, and Valley
area, an easy access from the Interstate.
Bowman stated they fell in line with the Comprehensive Plan of Meridian and
offered good, clean commercial development for the tax base. They are depending
heavily on the City water and sewer, but would have to have a temporary situation
until services are available. Traffic would not be hioh; salesmen go out and
call on dealers, there would be no retail sales.
Bowman displayed the architectural plan, describing landscaping and building
being tilt up concrete, metal and brick, facing Overland.
Bowman stated that they are participants in bringing sewer and water across from
Crestwood Ten Mile.
Williams called for public comments.
Dr. Roy Streib, 1385 bJ. Overland, stated they had moved to their location to get
out of the City and now they are faced with industrial development. Overland Rd.
is not wide enough, the overpass at the interceptor half completed, numerous
people going to work at the two developments, a hill bisecting these properties
on Overland Rd., not very big, but dangerous, especially with this many people
traveling it. The residents on Overland may find their wells and front yards
have to go if Overland is widened. As far as the freeway serving as a buffer
between the City and industrial zone, they should have the same consideration
instead of just the width of Overland Rd. Streib expressed concern about the
environmental impact in all aspects, especially the chemicals of Santa Clara
Plastics. He stated he and. his neighbors are vilely opposed to these developments.
Pat Streib stated that she is in full agreement with her husband.
Engineer Gary Smith reported that he had several meetings with Joel Petty who is
the Engineer for Blakely, heading the engineering for Southgate (Gateway South
Association). Smith stated that there has not been any plans submitted to the
City to extend the sewer to Williamsen Truck Equipment or to the Plant property,
only a feasibility study. He explained this study-has a line extending along the
south side of the right-of-way of Interstate 80 from Linder east to the northeast
corner of lilliamsen property. At this point, they have a problem going past
Mountain View Equipment Co. as far as an easement is concerned. Right now,
Blakely's plans call for their extension to jog over the width of Mountain View
Equipment on the north side of Interstate 80 and then come across. That leaves
a void between Williamsen Truck Equipment and the sewer line, as it would come
across the Interstate. Running the sewer line back to the east from Linder Rd.
is adverse, start at Linder Rd. at 6 foot depth and by the time it's back to the
northeast corner of Williamsen property, it would be 14-15 foot depth to get down
to meet the sewer trunk.- extension on the north side of the Interstate, this needs
to be considered. Also there is one 12 inch water line crossin g the interstate
anticipated to serve the entire light industrial development from Highway 69 west
to Linder, he .felt this would be adequate flow.
Johnson stated that his understanding was that the plans had been submitted some
time ago.
Smith said only a feasibility study, no plans on the crossing to get to them.
There would be two alternates, whether to come across the north side of their
property and Williamsen Truck Equipment property and flow to the east, or come
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across the front and flow to the west, as the land lays, then cross onto Linder.
That is a decision that has to be made yet.
Crookston, Jr. stated that the proposed easement from the attorney of Mar-Mon
has been received, but to his knowledge, nothing has been executed.
President of Council, Williams, addressed the Council to the matter of making
the decision for the developers and whether they will be willing to grant a
variance for the water and sewer until the lines are extended. It is not the
City's policy to allow that. Overland Rd. improvements are a major concern,
who will pay for it? He personally recommended that the developer start within
a specified time.
Williams stated that the industrial zone will allow virtually anything-the
Council may want to address this.
The City Clerk read the Motion of approval made by Planning and Zoning
Commission Special Meeting. Motion Carried. (Special Planning and Zoning
meeting 1-28-80)
4illiams called for comments from the audience.
Dwight Johnson, 1435 W. Overland, stated that he opposed the developments.
Crestwood Gregory had relinquished the request for."D" Industrial zoning to
"A" Residential to Planning and Zonina, also, rbquested a density of 6
units per acres, the overall of 4.
Johnson stated it is their understanding they would he required to widen
Overland Rd. in front of their property.
Orton reviewed the time frame to begin building. Would they submit to a 12
month time limit to start development, or they would be deannexed at their
expense.
Bowman answered yes, that Williamsen will be building shortly.
Johnson stated Santa Clara Plastics would not acquire this property and not
build.
Kingsford explained that in the proposed development ordinance there would be
really a two year time frame, a year between Preliminary Plat and Final Plat
and then a year to develop it.
City Engineer stated that the Interstate would have to be included in the legal
description.
fire Chief Welker stated that from the Fire Department's viewpoint, these
annexations create a very large area of difficult house numbers for the Volunteer
Fire Department.
Williams stated that the Council should also take into consideration the need for
a well in that area.
The Motion was made by Orton and seconded by Kingsford to approve Crestwood
Gregory Annexation and Crestwood Ten Mile Annexation zoned "A" Residential and
Morgan Plant Annexation and Williamsen Truck Equipment Annexation zoned "D"
Industrial with the stipulation that the Preliminary Plat answer to the questions
of traffic, landscaping, sewer and water connection and design review and that
the following conditions be placed on them: (1) Plo variances for interim
septic tank and field drains be allowed. (2) From the time this meeting until
the time the building permit is issued, will be no longer than two (2) years,
if it is longer than two (2) years, deannexation proceedings will begin. (3)
Zoning the classification Crestwood Ten Mile and Crestwood Gregory zone "A"
Residential, Plant and Williamsen Truck Eauipment Annexations zone "D" Industrial.
Motion Carried: Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea, Orton, yea.
Brewer suggested that the developers help the City with a well.
The developers did not respond favorably, as they are bringing the services to
their development as it is.-
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Bowman stated he is concerned about the restriction of a variance for
interim and septic tanks, as his proposal must begin building immediately.
There was discussion concerning a time review and extension made if the
Williamsen proposal is ready before the water and sewer lines.
Brewer and Kingsford felt this should be applicable, the same as some of the
other existing developments that have been given further time to hook on now
that the sewer plant has been finished.
The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Brewer that the meeting be
adjourned at 7:10 P.M.
Motion Carried: Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea, Orton, yea.
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