1978 10-09
AGENDA
October 9, 1978
MERIDIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Item 1. Davis, Chastain, Morgan, Stewart Annexation
(Approved)
Item 2. Five Mile Creek Annexation
(Approved)
Item 3. Realco Subdivision, Heffel's
(Approved)
Item 4. Primrose Subdivision
(Discussion, referred to City Council)
Item 5. T.F. Henson
(Approved)
Request for Annexation
Request for Annexation
Request for Annexation
Request for
Vacation of Dedication
Request for Closure
2nd Street, From E.
Bower, N. to track side
Item 6. Closure of Williams Street, (Atwater prape~ty)
(Approved)
Meridian Planning & Zoning _ October 9, 1978
Meeting called to order by Chairman, Don Sharp at 8:05.
Members present: Annette Hinrichs; Lee Mitchell; Burl Pipkin
Others present: Frank E. Marcum; Thomas R. Linville; Bud Person; Albert Chastain;
Irene Chastain; Gordon Baker; Jim Tamarelli; Jerry Bermensolo;
M. Paul Jones; Bruce Nelson; David L. Bodine; Robert D. Beisly;
Norman Fuller; Lahore Johnson; Robert Davis; Clarence Morgan;
Berna Deanne Morgan; Tom billion; Joseph Gallegos; T.R. O'Neill;
T.F. Hanson; Russ Honnemiller; Dirk L. Marcum; Ken Tewksbury;
Peter Michaelson; Herald J. Cox; Mrs. Taylor; Wayne Crookston
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved with the following corrections;
Item 1; Motion was seconded by Lee Mitchell
Item 3; Paragraph 2; Line 4; Delete "8 to"
Item 4; Paragraph 6; Line 4; "Property lines to go to the fence along the right of
way on the South side of the ditch."
Item
1 Davis, Chastain, Morgan, Stewart Annexation: Annexation hearing
Steve Hosac was present representing the request
Hosac stated that the Davis' are asking for "C" commercial zoning for their
piece of property, Chastain property "C" commercial, Morgan property, "C"
commercial to a depth of their frontage, to a point 250 feet South of the Fairview
Southern right of way, the remaing portion to be zoned "A" residential. The
Stewart property, which is about 13.8 acres, is asking for "A" residential zoning.
Both the Davis and the Chastain properties front on Fairview Avenue.
fiosac stated the proposed development of the Stewart property would be multi-
family dwellings, with a maxium density of 15.
Hosac stated that all the properties have access to Fairview.
Annette Hinrichs stated that she is concerned with other street access between
Gruber and Fairveiw. She stated that her concern is that there will be a line
of business along Fairview, and each one with have a driveway onto Fairview.
She suggested that they have another street through on the property line between
Davis and Chastain, and front the businesses on to that street, insted of on to
Fairview.
The traffic problem of having commercial properties along Fairview, was discussed.
Hosac stated that there would be acceleration, deacceleration lane along Fairview
for access to the businesses.
Sharp question if they would be willing to put Gruber Street through the Morgan
property and the Stewart property, as a first step in the developement of that
street.
Hosac stated that his client would be willing to extend Gruber Street to where the
property being developed is. He stated that their planning would be planned
around the idea of Gruber Street commin9 through.
Sharp questioned if the commercial property could be developed in such a matter
that they could have access onto Gruber Street if and when it is completed.
Hosac stated that he did not feel that this would be pratical. He stated that he
felt the answer to this problem was as the properties develop, that North-South
access routes will be provided through the properties to tie into Gruber.
Design review of the properties was discussed.
Meridian Planning & Zoni~ .2. ~ ctober 9, 1978
Item
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Item
3
Don Sharp asked for any comments.
The motion was made by Annette Hinrichs, and seconded by Lee Mithcell that the
Commision recommend to the City Council the annexation of Davis, as "C" commercial,
Chastain, "C" commercial, "C" for Morgan, to a point 250 Feet South of the Fairview
Southern right of way, the remainer being "A" residential, and "A" residential
for the Stewart Property, the right of way provided for Graber Street adjacent
to the Morgan property, and built through the Stewart property, extra paving for
acceleration, deacceleration lanes on Fairview, and that the Planning & Zoning
Commission and the City Council have design review Qf all constru tio~ r t d
that there would be a density of 15 on the Stewart Iroperty, and c£he &~Wo alcoo~~~
Motion passed: All yea. the density upon submission of the prelimary plat.
Five Mile Creek Annexation
Gene Wright was present representing the request of annexation and tentative plat.
Wright stated that there is 10 acres on East Pine Street. He stated that they
have a planned 56 units total, 24 single family, and the remainder being townhouses.
There will be four townhouses per group. Wright stated that the area is immediately
adjacent to 5 Mile Creek, the developers are going to provide a green belt along
5 Mile Creek, and 5 Mile Creek will be fenced for safety.
Jim Tamarelli, one of the developers of the property explained some of the plans
for the development.
Burl Pipkin questioned access to the green belt area.
Wright stated that there will be access from Pine Street, and that they would put
gates in to assure access into the. green belt area.
Sharp called for any questions or comments.
The motion was made by Annette Hinrichs
Commission recommend to the City Council
zone it "A" residential.
and seconded by Burl Pipkin that the
the annexation of Five Mile Creek, and
Motion passed: All yea.
Realco Subdivision Annexation, Heffel's Annexation
Tom Dillion was present representing Realco Subdivision Annexation, and Heffel's.
Dillion stated that the properties are at 870 and 850 W. Franklin Road. He stated
that the properties are an inclave in the city.
Dillion stated that they would like the properties annexed into the city and rezoned
with the front 150 feet "C" commercial, and the remainder industrial.
Don Sharp question the type of industry anticipated in the area.
Dillion stated that they no specific desire, or plans at this time.
Annette Hinrichs questioned if they would agree to a design review.
Dillion stated that he felt the owners would have no qualms about the design review.
Don Sharp called for any comments on the properties.
The motion was made by Lee Mitchell and seconded by Burl Pipkin that the Commission
recommend to the City Council the annexation of Realco and Heffel into the City,
agree,,+vi-~#r city sewer and water and that the Commission and City Council have design review,
come to as agreed to by the owners. The front 150 feet "C" commercial, and the remainder
"D" industrial.
Motion passed: All yea.
Meridian Plannin & Zonin .3. October 9, 1978
Item
4 Primrose Subdivison
Thomas Linville was present representing Frank Marcum's development. This was
a request for vacation of dedication.
Mrs. Taylor spoke concerning the need of a park, on the behalf of the neighborhood.
There was much discussion.
The motion was made by Burl Pipkin and seconded by Lee Mitchell that the Commission
refer this matter to the City Council without any recommendation.
Item
5 T.F. Henson (Closure of 2nd Street From E. Bower, North to Track Siding)
Mr. T.F. Henson was present representing himself for the request of the closure
of 2nd Street from E. Bower, North to Track Siding. He stated that he is the
owner of the property adjacent to both sides of the proposed abandonment.
Don Sharp called for any comments.
The motion was made by Lee Mitchell and seconded by Annette Hinrichs that the
Commission recommend to the City Council the closure of 2nd Street from E. Bower
North to track siding.
Motion passed: All yea.
Item
6 Closure of Williams Street from Meridian, East to Larry Barnes Chevrolet, namely
the Atwater Property.
Wayne Crookston was present represting the request. He explained the conflict in interest.
The commission stated that they felt there would be no problem with Crookston representing
Crookston explained the problems of the area and explained the legal description
of the property. He stated that all maps of the area, except one, show Williams
as a through Street.
The sewer and water easements along Williams Street was discussed.
There was much discussion concerning the area and other alternatives to access.
The motion was made by Burl Pipkin and seconded by Annette Hinrichs to recommend the
City Council recognize that Williams Street has never been dedicated to
public use, provided that the owners recognize easements for utilities.
Motion passed: All yea
Closure of the street was then discussed at length.
The motion was made by Burl Pipkin and seconded by Annette Hinrichs that the
Commission recommend to the City Council, and the Ada County Highway District,
that Williams Street not be continued through the Atwater property.
Motion passed: All yea
Meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
Approved:
rman
Attest:
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ity Clerk