1979 02-12
A G E N D A
Meridian Planning & Zoning
February 12, 1979
ITEM:
1. Minutes of previous meeting (Approved)
2. Thomas Annexation #2
Adjacent to the LDS Installation in Thomas Annexation
"A" Residential with a Conditional Use .Permit
Approved to be taken into the City
3. Conditional Use Permit for Office Complex - LDS Annexation
Cecil Cherry and Kim Cherry representing
Approved contingent on traffic engineers review & recommendinda
to the problem with left hand turns - developers are to come to
design review
4. Sunnybrook Farm Phase #2 - Final Plat
Accepted final Plat conditional on developer including in
covenants that they allow recreational use of easements
along irrigation canal.
Meridian Plannino and Zoni
The Meeting was called to order at 8:05 P. M. by Chairman Don Sharp.
Members present: Ric Orton; Lee Mitchell and Burl Pipkin
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Others attending:Kim Cherry; Cecil Cherry; Gene Wright; Max A. Boesiger; M.J. Boesiger;
Steven Hosac; Michael L. Milhollin; Ardyce Quenzer; Eugene Quenzer
Agenda The minutes of the previous meeting stood approved as read.
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Agenda Thomas Annexation #2:
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Sharp stated that the Public Meeting was opened on the request.
Steve Hosac was present representing the request, he presented a topographic map
outlining the request and the LDS Building site. He stated the purpose of the request
was to leave the option open for a good commercial corner site for some other type
use. They propose moving the Church site to the East. Hosac explained P1r. Thomas
position of wanting to leave some of his property out of the City. The line for the
annexation was arbitrarily choosen. He stated the Church is going ahead with it's
original plan but can move over with no problem if it can be worked out within
the time frame.
Lee Mitchell inquired if enclaves would be left across Overland. Enclaves were
discussed.
Ric Orton inquired how the request would proceed.
Steve Hosac stated that moving the site would eliminate negative comment they hoped
the annexation was approved,Perhaps the Conditional Use Permit could be transferred
to the new parcel without going back through the process.
Sharp stated that he thought it would have to go back through the process.
Lee Mitchell stated properties within 300' could change those on the petition list.
Hosac stated Cecil Thomas is willing to have his entire parcel taken in, they are
only asking for enough to facilitate the exchange. They feel the City position on
annexation does not necessarily apply to this parcel because of the circumstances
involved.
Orton inquired if the move is facilitated how much property would be left between the
development and the express way.
Hosac stated about 35 acres and stated their concern about having enough property
left for an attractive type commercial development of benefit to the City.
The topography of the land was discussed.
Hosac stated that a problem they have is that the City Council is not hearing requests
for annexation at this time. He outlined the LDS construction time table.
Sharp stated that he felt it was in the cities best interest to move the LDS
development as far to the East as possible.
Orton agreed and felt this was an improvement over existing conditions.
Hosac suggested it might help the situation if Planning and Zoning requested the
Council to hear the request, the procedures were discussed.
The Motion was made by Lee Mitchell and seconded by Ric Orton that the Commission
recommend Thomas Annexation #2 be taken into the City.
Motion passed: All yea.
Meridian Plannin & Zonin .2. February 12, 1979
Agenda Conditional Use Permit for Office Complex in the LDS Annexation on Cherry Lane.
3 Kim and Cecil Cherry were present representing the request.
Lee Mitchell abstained from making a decision on the request.
Kim Cherry explained the request with the use of a map. All entrances will be off
Cherry Lane. There are seven buildings, 25,000 sq. ft., 82 parking spaces. He
explained the Construction, time table, landscaping, etc.
Cecil Cherry stated that they will share a entrance with the Church and parking.
They have three entrances on Cherry Lane. This was copied after a complex on Cole Road.
Sharp inquired if they would be willing to eliminate the center exit.
C. Cherry stated that they felt it would be an advantage to have a center access.
It was discussed.
The status of Cherry Lane was discussed. Set backs were discussed. Fourth Street was
discussed as a through street.
Orton addressed the Comprehensive Plan as it applies to this development. They are
close to shopping centers. They are clustered and not striped along Cherry Lane.
The left hand turn condition is a problem.
Burl Pipkin inquired what type of tenants would be in the complex.
C. Cherry stated a title office, Engineer office, dental office and simular.
They want to stay away from doctors in the complex. Low traffic types. K. Cherry
pointed out last year part of the traffic problem was the closure of Pine. Alternative
development of the area was discussed.
K. Cherry discussed the complex and it's drawing power.
Sharp inquired if they were willing to go through a design review.
C. Cherry stated that would be fair.
Sharp stated that he preferred to table the request until the next meeting and that
someone research the traffic situation for alternative that might exist.
A possible center turn lane was discussed.
C. Cherry pointed out they will not have as much traffic as the trailer court accross
the street and possibly it would be a good idea to put a turn lane in.
The time frame for construction was outlined, financing and clientele were discussed.
Lee Mitchell inquired if all concerned knew that to bring this in under. a' conditional
use permit. i:t would limit them on what could go in there. For example they could
not have an,~ merchandising in there.
C. Cherry stated that they did not want commercial in there.
Sharp called for any additional public comments. There was none.
B. Pipkin moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit contingent on
traffic engineers review and recommendations to mitigate the problem with left hand
turns, and the developers are to come in for design review. Seconded by R. Orton.
Motion passed: Pipkin, yea; Orton, yea
Mitchell, Abstain
Meridian Planning & Zoning .3. Februar 12 1979
Agenda
4 Sunnybrook Farm Phase #2 - Final Plat
Max Boesiger was present representing the request. He explained the development of
#l, streets, trunk lines. The park has been set up to be administered by a home-
owners association. Their sales market is middle income in the affordable range.
There are nine (9) homes ready or being lived in. They need to keep their builders
moving and he explained their time frame. They hope to have the paving, sewer lines
and park completed by Fall of 1979.
Mitchell recalled previous restraints of minimum square footage of 1,350 sq. ft.
and no move-ins until the new sewer plant is on line.
Sharp inquired if they were complying with the 1,350 sq. ft. minimum.
Boesiger stated that he has a problem with that. If they must comply they will but
he encouraged the Council and Planning and Zoning to review the policy. They are
going for well constructed buildings with amenities. He felt each development should
be judged on it's own merits.
Orton stated that there were previous questions on recreational easement uses of
open areas along the ditches. There is supposed to be something in the covenants.
Boesiger stated that they have tried to work with Nampa-Meridian Irrigation District
and outlined what had been accomplished. They have not put anything in the covenants
at this time.
Gene Wright explained some of the problems they have encountered. The situation
was detailed.
Orton stated that he wanted to be sure the developers do not take any action to
discourage the canal use.
Boesiger stated that they will add a section to the covenants.
Orton inquired who would own the 55 feet.
Boesiger stated that they own the land where the easement is located.
Wright stated that they should include in the covenants a clause that precludes an
owner from stopping someone else from using the easement.
It was clarified that Nampa-Meridian Irrigation is responsible for maintenance.
Orton moved to accept the Final Plat Conditional on the developer including in the
covenants that they allow recreational use of the easements along the irrigation canal.
Seconded by B. Pipkin.
Motion passed: All yea.
Orton moved to adjourn, seconded by Mitchell.
Motion passed.
The meeting stood adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
CHAIRMAN
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