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1980 01-28 MERIDIAN CITY HALL ]anuar 28 1980 SPECIAL MEETING PLANNING ANG ZOf1ING COMr1ISSI0N y Special Planning and Zoning meeting called to order by Chairman Don Sharp at 6:35 P.P•1. Members present: Annette Hinrichs, Ken Tewksbury, Lee Mitchell, and Burl Pipkin. Others present: William H. Spear, Tom Piedmeyer, George lJilhelm, Melvin Scrivner, Jan Scrivner, Morgan Plant, Marilyn Plant, Bruce Johnson, Jim Halley, Steve P. Bowman, W. A. Williams, Mrs. Weston R. Smith, Mrs. Pat Streib, Dr. Roy Streib, Frank Smartt, D. L. Johnson, Jack Niemann. Chairman Sharp called for representation for Crestwood Ten Mile Annexation request. There was no comment. Chairman Sharp called for representation for Crestwood Gregory Annexation request. There was no comment. Chairman Sharp called for representation of the Plant Annexation "D" Industrial request. Plorgan Plant, owner, introduced Bruce Johnson, Argus Financial Corp, to represent the Annexation proposal. Johnson presented the proposed Industrial Park between the south side of the Interstate 80 and Overland Rd., for Santa Clara Plastics. This is a light industrial business community, approximately 50,000 sq. ft. of buildings on the 34 acres; uses would range from warehouse facilities, manufacturing research and development, and some pure office facilities. Johnson felt that the Meridian area was ideal, but water and sewer facilities are imperative. The master plan would follow the City's Comprehensive Flan, for this area and would be the nicest looking industrial park in the Metropolitan area. Santa Clara Plastics desire these facilities by Septemher 1, 1980. Johnson displayed the master plan and stated-they would employ 80 to 100 people. Santa Clara Plastics design and fabricate plastic components. There would he employees performing warehousing services, administrative personnel, machinists, marketing, engineers and clerical. h1itchell inquired about noise and odor. Johnson stated that the only noise would be machine operation during fabrication of plastic components, well within the building, there would be no exterior noise. The use throughout the park would be controlled. Nothing is to be stored outside. He stated that there is no odor that he knows of. Pipkin inquired of the traffic situation. Johnson stated they he felt it would be a modest increase. Overland Rd. would have an acceleration and deceleration lane. Landscaping was discussed. Johnson explained that landscaping is stressed and attractive. Tewksbury questioned water and sewer connection. Johnson stated the Mar-Mon people expected to have the lines south of the freeway this summer, lie felt to have City water and sewer was critical, but if it was not available, they would have to have some kind of temporary water and sewer system. until they could hook up to the City services. There is reason to believe the lines would have to be brought from Mar-Mon up the north side of the freeway and then to the south as Fountain View Equipment Company is not anxious to bring across their property. (Mountain View lies adjacent and to the east of Plant property.) His understanding was that this is hongravity, no pump station would be needed. Williamsen Truck Equipment Annexation Hearing. MERIDIAN CITY fIALL SPECIAL MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING COf1MiSSIOfI .2. January 28, 1980 Steve Bowman was present, explaining that they have been looking for a site such as this for three years and a feasibility study convinced them this was the most likely spot in the valley for .their business. One of the principal customers is the farmer, they can better serve their customers from this location. Bowman stated their proposal would serve as a natural buffer for an industrial area to the City of Meridian. They are not a trucking firm, but a truck equipment company and a low traffic area. Salesman call, go out and cover a large area of truck dealers. The facility is approximately 15,000 sq. ft., 11,000 sq. ft. in shop space and the balance in sales offices and parts facilities. The building is a combination of tilt up concrete, metal and brick. Landscaping will create a good clean business and will enhance the appearance of the property. This proposal will take up approximately 10 acres, the other 23 acres will he developed jointly with Bruce Johnson's development. (Santa Clara Plastics) Bowman explained that there may be a trade so that they may locate on the 10 acres next to Mountain View Equipment.. Sharp questioned Bowman about landscaping along the freeway. Bowman stated yes, they would be willing to do something. Hinrichs stressed the importance of their landscaping and Bowman. agreed. Chairman Sharp asked for public comment at this time. There was no comment on the Crestwood Annexation, Dr. Roy Streib, owner of 10 acres located across from the proposed 6illiamsen Truck Equipment, stated that he had moved to this area eight years ago to get away from City and industrial living and now _is being faced with an industrial park proposal. Traffic on Ten P1ile and Overland Rd. is bad nov! and described a hill that will complicate traffic even more with $0 to 100 employees to one, and another 80 to the other (proposal). Streib stated he would also like an environmental study about the Plastics. He felt Plastics, in wet stage, were notorious for cancer producing problems, he certainly did not want to live across from a plastic factory. Dr. Streib stated that Mountain View Equipment is noisy, the PA system can be heard as far as his residence, it doesn't look nice, the tractors run up and down the road and it looks like a junk yard. He did not feel Williamsen Truck Equipment was going to be much better. Dr. Streib stated that he and his neighbors felt that the 30 foot wide Overland R. was a poor buffer to an ndustrialVpark. Pat Streib stated that she was in total agreement with her husband. Mrs. Weston Smith stated she lived across from the Williamsen Truck Equipment proposal and was very much opposed to it. There was a statement made at this time in behalf of Mr. Andrews who lives at the corner of Linder and Overland, south side. Mr. Andrews requested to go on record in opposition. Dwight Johnson, 1435 W. Overland, stated that he opposed the development. Frank Smartt, who resides between Dr, Streib and Johnson, spoke in concern of the traffic and the fact that he Chose: the location to get away from City living. The hill and the slant, or taper of the land was discussed. Plant stated his land irrigates to the north. Sharp stated he has observed the hill and the proper ingress-egress would have to be constructed to avoid a traffic problem. Johnson stated they are aware that the Overland Rd. will have to be widened or a deceleration and acceleration lane. He couldn't speak as to which at this time. MERIDIAN CITY HALL SPECIAL MEETIfJG PLANNING AND ZONI January 28 There was discussion concerning the widening of pverland. The residents stated they would Tose wells and front yards. The type of plastic was discussed. Jim Halley, Farm Bureau Realty, stated he would be .glad to take anyone interested through the plastic operation in Boise, this would eleviate any concern of the business in the Overland neighborhood. There was discussion of the Commission reviewing the compliance of the Comprehensive Plan, traffic solution, tax base and comparison of a medium-high density of residential area. The Motion was made by Hinrichs and seconded by Pipkin that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval to the Playor and City Council of Crestwood Gregory Annexation and Crestwood Ten Mile Annexation to be both zoned "A" Residential, and Morgan Plant Annexation and Williamsen Truck Equipment Annexation both be zoned "D" Industrial with the stipulation that the Preliminary Plats answer to the problems of traffic, landscaping, sewer and water and design review. Motion Carried: Hinrichs, yea, Tewksbury, yea, Pipkin, yea, Plitchell, nom. The Motion was made by Pipkin and seconded by Tewksbury that the meeting be adjourned at 7:40 P.M. Motion Carried: All yea. Chairman i ,;, . , a'-r~~ ~C ty Clerk