1978 05-15
Meridian Planning and Zoning
Meeting called to order by the Chairman, Willard Rowley
Members Present: Annette Hinrichs; Lee Mitchell
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Others Present: Arthur Collins; Surt~er Lavey
Minutes of previous meeting approved.
May 15, 1978
Mr. Collins opened with a discussion to look through Basic Goals and objectives:
Look at the three (3) major alternatives; this will be in an attempt to ascertain
where do we want to go.
What is to be the Central feature of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Collins pointed out that the representatives from APA need definite
direction in order to accomplish what is desired for Meridian.
There was discussion concerning the original planning area and impact area:
We should attempt to plan a flexable land use pattern at this time; not zoning
(which draws lines)
It was thought by Mr. Collins that starting Monday, it would be a good idea
to have a member of the City Council present at the Planning and Zoning meetings
in order to get the legislative input.
This should assist is getting a smooth transition.
As explained by Mr. Collins: BASIC GOALS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
BASIC GOALS FOR THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(Proposed Changes are Underlined for Consideration by the Planning and
Zoning Commission)
A. BASIC GOALS
In order to grapple with the concerns of Meridian's environmental
quality, economic growth and balance, housing, the quality of life
and other concerns, basic goals must be expressed to give a founda-
tion upon which to build a sound and stable Comprehensive Plan. In
most instances, these basic goals are compatible with the Comprehensive
Plan of Ada County, but may differ in some areas.
The plan's basic goals are:
1. To preserve Meridian's quality environment and to make provisions
for and improve the total natural environment by adopting city-
wide and planning area policies which deal with area-specific
policies and programs for open space preservation and provide
for management of the environment.
2. To ensure that growth and development occur in an orderly
fashion in accordance with adopted policies and procedures
governing the use of land, residential development, the
provision of services and the distribution of new housing units
throughout the planning area.
3. To encourage the kind of economic growth and development, which
supplies employment and economic self-sufficiency for existing
and future residents, reduces the present reliance on Boise
and maintains the city's ability to finance and implement public
improvements, services, and open space character.
4. To provide conditions whereby housing for the existing and
future variety of social, cultural, and economic groups will
be maintained and enhanced.
5. To preserve and improve the character and quality of Meridian's
man-made environment, which lends identity to the city and the
surrounding area.
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6. To encourage cultural, educational, and recreational facilities
which will fulfill the needs and preferences of citizens of
Meridian and to insure that these facilities are available to
the total population.
7. To establish relationships between land uses that meet basic
human needs, are efficient and harmonious, and balance costs
and revenue over the years.
8. To create a visually attractive, efficiently-organized and
self-identifiable planning area and city.
OBJECTIVES FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The following basic objectives underlie and shape the character and
orientation of the Comprehensive Plan:
Basic Objective 1
Population Growth - It is the policy of the City of Meridian to encourage
orderly growth for a self-sufficient community but discourage unplanned
growth within the city and planning area.
Basic Objective 2
Economic Development - It is the policy of the City of Meridian to stimulate,
encourage and give preference to those types of economic activities and
developments which provide opportunities for local employment of Meridian
citizens and surrounding residents and to reduce the need for persons
to commute to neighboring cities.
Basic Objective 3
Land Use - It is the policy of the City of Meridian to recognize:
~- the importance of land uses to the quality of life and environment;
2. the duties as well as the rights of land ownership;
3. the role of the City to regulate the use of land resources for
the benefit of future generations;
4. the desirability of joint use of public facilities, wherever feasible.
Basic Objective 4
Open Space - It is the policy of the City of Meridian to create an inte-
grated pattern of open spaces throughout the planning area and City to
conserve basic resources, protect development from problem areas, protect
unique environmental elements as applicable, provide for park and recreation
opportunities, to give form to the man-made environment, and provide an
element of identification to the City.
Basic Objective 5
Ph sical Environment - It is the policy of the City of Meridian:
1. to uti ize and rely on information, such as soils data, geologic
data, and other physical and environmental data as a basis for
shaping of its public policy decisions within its planning area, and
2. to require all public and private proposals which are likely to
alter the environment significantly and to state why such changes
are justified.
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Basic Objective 6
Housing Development - It is the policy of the City of Meridian to encourage
the overall balance of public and private proposals regarding residential
development and to include a variety of densities, housing types, and
housing opportunities for all segments of the planning area population. A
balanced overall density for the residential areas will be approximately
3.5 dwelling-units per acre within the urban area.
Basic Objective 7
Communit and Neighborhood Planni~ - It is the policy of the City of
Mer dean to encourage al residents, local representative groups and
interested persons to participate in the planning of their community
and neighborhood areas and to establish guidelines for improvements
concerning the environment, housing, transportation, recreation, open
space, parks, and other factors which may express local concerns and
preferences. -~ ~ A~.,.;u,~,y ~'~~~' ~°` A"`
Basic Objective 8
Plixed Land Use - It is the policy of the City of Meridian to include
provision for development of varied types of land use in the plans and
proposals for the inner core area and the surrounding area.
Basic Objective 9
Phasing of Residential Development - It is the policy of the City of
Meridian to phase residenti~velopment within the planning area and to
provide for orderly growth and development as residential phasing gives
order to development of the planning area.
The major objectives of the residential phasing is to maintain a compact
urban form over the years, to minimize the incremental costs of providing
utilities and streets, to preserve open space, and to promote e#ty unity.
Phasing does not suggest specific time frames for the various phases but
simply points out areas where growth should occur in relationship to
planned facilities, utilities, and other services. A priority should
be placed on the phases to allow fora meaningful transition for urban
services and the phasing of necessary capital improvements.
Basic Objective 10
Community Design - It is the policy of the City of Meridian to create
civic pride and focus attention on the need to have a community image that.
is attainable and accomplishes the expressed goals, objectives and policies
Basic Objective 11
Transportation - It is the policy of the City of Peridian to support
and to achieve:
1. a balanced transportation system yy(roads, mass transportation,
bicycle paths, pedestria~~r),
2. a reduced level of ~fe " }e-usage when and where
alternatives are available,
3. the monitoring and involvement in transportation improvements
and their compatibility with existing and proposed land uses.
Basic Objective 12
Parks, Recreation and Open Space - It is the policy of the City of
Meridian to create and provide a comprehensive recreational park system
of open areas and facilities, including:
1. small parks, neighborhood parks, and community parks
Z. linear open space corridors (canals, right-of-ways, bicycle and
pedestrian paths)
3. special use areas and facilities throughout the planning area.
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Basic Objective 13
Coordination - It is the policy of the City of ~Aeridian to coordinate
with special taxing districts or other governmental units who perform
the following functions relating to or within Meridian's planning area
or city limits:
Transportation
Parks, Recreation, Open Space
School District
Library
Fire
Irrigation
Police Protection
Sanitation (solid waste, sewage)
Other public Services
Basic Objective 14
Community Identification - It is the policy of the City of Meridian to
create a visual and functional identity for the City within Ada County
and its surrounding environment.
Basic Objective 15
Hierarchv of Plannino Components - It
Meridian to provide for the following
Impact Area
Planning Area
City
Corrmuni ty
Neighborhood
is the policy of the City of
identifications:
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COMMUNITY GROWTH POLICIES
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(Proposed changes are underlined for consideration by the Planning and
Zoning Commission)
1. To develop, monitor, and update a comprehensive plan which will
provide for orderly growth, sensible use of the area's resources,
reduce cost of public services, and enhance areas where services
have been provided.
2. To utilize vacant lands within the Meridian City limits and Urban
Service Planning Area, in order to maximize public investments,
curtail urban spread and protect agricultural lands and operations
until those lands are needed for development.
3. No new residential, commercial or industrial developments will be
approved outside of Meridian's Urban Service Planning Area, unless
it can be shown that urban services can be provided. "Urban
Services" shall be included, but not be limited to the following
when applicable:
a. Public central sewer and water facilities
b. Storm drainage
c. Urban standard streets and roads
d. Police and fire protection
e. Pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths
f. Open space, parks and recreation lands
g. Schools (elementary schools that are central to the neighborhood)
(Junior and Senior high schools that are central to communities)
h. Public Transit
4. The following land use activities are not in compliance wit
basic Goals and policies of the Meridian Comprehensive Plan
a. Polluting industries
b. Strip commercial and strip industrial
c. Scattered residential (sprawl)
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Next, a map xas presented for review.
This map will be presented later. At this time it is for transitional use only.
The »~ per centage'was determined to be a majority through
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The discussion pointed out that improper development can make it difficult to get where
you want to go.
Areas need to be flexible and subject to periodic change for the benefit of the Community.
Growth will develop where sewer lines are immediately available.
There was considerable discussion of the area South of the freeway. This area needs some
freedom of choice with controls to get the proper balance.
The Treasure Valley Mall property xas reviewed. The roadways and accesses were studied
and discussed in relation to the entrances to East 1st Street, Locust Grove and projected
roadways on to Eagle Road.
It was thought that traffic could be very heaty on East 1st Street with a lot of stop
and go traffic involved in getting into and out of the shopping mall.
Warehousing could be located close to the mall to service the stores.
Meeting adjourned.
CHAIRMAN
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