1987 11-10
A G E N D A
MERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING
NOVEMBER 10, 1987
ITEM:
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD OCTOBER 13, 1987: (APPROVED)
1. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS ON REZONE REQUEST BY W. R.
JOHNSON: (APPROVED)
MERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 1987
Regular Meeting of the Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission called to
order by Chairman Walt Morrow at 7:30 p.m.:
ChairmanMozx~w welcomed and introduced the new member of the Commission
Charles Rountree.
Members Present: Moe Alidjani, Jim Johnson, Charles Rountree:
Members Absent: Jim Shearer:
Others Present: Steve Wherry, Wayne Crookston. Ashlee Crookston, Wayne
Crookston Jr. III:
The Motion was made by Alidjani and seconded by Johnson to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting held October 13, 1987:
Motion Carried: All Yea:
Item #1: Findings of Fact & Conclusions on Rezone Reauest by W. R. Johnson:
Chairman Morrow: The Members have had the Findings, are there any questions
or comments? There was no response.
The Motion was made by Alidjani and seconded by Rountree that the Meridian
PLanning & Zoning Commission hereby adopts and approves the Findings of
Fact and Conclusion as prepared on this application:
Motion Carried: Roll Call Vote: Alidjani, Yea: Roundtree, Yea: Morrow,
Yea: Johnson, Abstained:
Chairman Morrow: Let the record show that the name of Rountree is sub-
stituted for Cole:
The Motion was made by Alidjani and seconded by Rountree that the Meridian
Planning & Zoning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council of the
City of Meridian that they approve the application for rezone of the pro-
perty to Community Commercial as requested in the application, upon the
condition that all other City Ordinances are complied with and the com-
ments and requirements of the City Engineer and other governmental
agencies are met as set forth in the Conclusions:
Motion Carried: All Yea: Johnson Abstained:
Being no further business to come before. the Commission the Motion was
made by Rountree and seconded by Alidjani to adjourn at 7:33.3 p.m.:
Motion Carried: All Yea:
AT T:
Jack iemann City Clerk
BEFORE THE MERIDIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WALTER R. AND VIRGINIA L. JOHNSON
REQUEST FOR REZONE
1103 EAST FIRST STREET
MERIDIAN, IDAHO
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS
The above entitled matter having come on for public hearing
on October 13, 1987, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m., the
Petitioners appearing in person, the Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City of Meridian having duly considered the
evidence and the matter makes the following Findings of Fact and
Conclusions:
FINDINGS OF FACT
AM BROSE,
FITZGERALD
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P.O. Box a27
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1. That the property is located within the City of
Meridian and is described in the application and which
description is incorporated herein as if set forth in full and
which property is known by the address 1103 East First Street,
Meridian, Ada County, Idaho.
2. That the property is presently zoned R-15,
Residential, and is being used both as a residence and a
commercial use; owners and the property have been issued
conditional uses in the past for commercial uses; that the
property surrounding the subject property is similarly zoned and
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is either in OLD TOWN or is developed as R-4 Residential; there
is intermittent development of Commercial property along East
First Street.
3. The property is situated West of the site for the new
post office and Northwest of a funeral chapel.
4. That the Applicants' proposals is to change the zone
from R-15 to C-C, Community Commercial so the Applicant's
property will be so zoned and to eventually use the property in a
commercial fashion, probably an office; no immediate Commercial
use is intended for this property, however, the present occupant
does operate a commercial venture.
5. The requested Community Commercial zone is described
in the Zoning Ordinance as follows:
(C-C) COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT: The purpose of the
(C-C) District is to permit the establishment of general
business uses that are a larger scale than a neighborhood
business, and to encourage the development of modern
shopping centers with adequate off-street parking facilities
and associated site amenities to serve area residents and
employees; to prohibit strip commercial development and
encourage the clustering of commercial enterprises. All
such districts shall have direct access to a transportation
arterial and collector and be connected to the Municipal
Water and Sewer systems of the City of Meridian.
6. The Comprehensive Plan contains Economic Policies on
qM RROSE,
FITZGERALD
BCROO KSTON
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pages 15 and 16; the pertinent policies to this Application are
stated as follows:
1. The City of Meridian shall make every effort
to create a positive atmosphere which encourages
industrial and commercial enterprises to locate in
Meridian.
2. It is the policy of the City of Meridian to set
aside areas where commercial and industrial interest
and activities are to dominate.
4. Positive programs should be undertaken to support
existing industrial and commercial areas to insure
their continued vitality, such as:
c. Zoning changes to assure desired economic
development.
AMBROSE,
FITZG ERALD
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7. The.property is connected to sewer and water.
8. That the City Engineer submitted comments which are
incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
9. That the Ada County Highway District submitted
requirements which are incorporated herein as if set forth in
full.
10. There were comments at the public hearing but they
were more in form of questions than an objection to the
application.
11. That the proper notice has been given as required by
law and all procedures before the Planning and Zoning Commission
have been given and followed.
CONCLUSIONS
1. The City of Meridian has the authority to grant Zoning
amendments and rezones pursuant to Title 67, Chapter 65, Idaho
Code, and pursuant to 11-2-416 of the Revised and Compiled
Ordinances of the City of Meridian.
2. That upon rezone, the City of Meridian has authority
to place conditions upon the zoning amendment.
3. That 11-2-416(A) of the Revised and Compiled
Ordinances of the City of Meridian sets forth the standards under
which the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council
shall review applications for zoning amendments; that upon a
review of those requirements and a review of the facts presented
and the conditions of the area, the Planning and Zoning
Commission specifically concludes as follows:
(a) The new zoning would be harmonious with and in
accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and no
Comprehensive Plan Amendment is required.
(b) The area was not previously scheduled for a
rezone but is designated to be commercial in
in the future.
(c) The area included in the zoning amendment is
intended to be developed in the future in the
fashion that would be allowed under the new zoning of
Community Commercial (C-C).
(d) There has been a change in the area in that other
properties in the area have been similarly re-zoned.
AMBROBE,
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(e) The Applicant made representations that the area
would be designed and constructed to be harmonious
with the surrounding area.
(f) The uses would not be hazardous or disturbing to
existing or future neighborhood uses.
(g) The area would be adequately served by public
facilities and services as those are already
available and in place on the property.
(h) The possible proposed uses would not create
excessive additional requirements of public costs for
public facilities and services and would not be
detrimental to the economic welfare of the
community.
(i) The proposed use will not involve any detrimental
activity to any person's property or the general
welfare.
(j) Development should not cause a significant
increase in vehicular traffic and should not interfere
with surrounding traffic patterns.
(k) That this rezone would not result in the
destruction, loss or damage of any natural or
scenic feature of major importance.
(1) The proposed zoning amendment is in the best
interest of the City of Meridian.
4. That the requirements and comments of the City
Engineer and other governmental agencies are reasonable and
should be a condition of the rezone and met by the Applicant,
provided, however, the requirements of ACRD shall not be required
to be met until the property is re-developed.
5. That the property and Applicant shall be required to
meet all City Ordinances.
APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS
AMBROSE,
FITZG ERALD
S CROONSTON
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The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission hereby adopts
and approves these Findings of Fact and Conclusions.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Alidjani Voted_; ~re"_
Commissioner Johnson VotedA~bstained
Commissioner Shearer Voted her
Commissioner C'oie /3~1i~'fr~~- Voted e
Chairman Morrow (Tie Breaker) Voted
DECISION AND RECOMMENDATION
AM BROSE,
FIT2GERALD
&CROOKSTON
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Counaelora
P.O. Box 11l
Marltllan, ItlahO
83812
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The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission hereby
recommends to the City Council of the City of Meridian that they
approve the application for rezone of the property to Community
Commercial as requested in the application, upon the condition
that all other City Ordinances are complied with and the comments
and requirements of the City Engineer and other governmental
agencies are met as set forth in the Conclusions.
MOTION:
APPROVED: ~~ DISAPPROVED: