1978 04-24•
April 24, 1978
Meridian Planning and Zoning ----- ---- - - -
Meeting called to order by the Chairman, Willard Rowley
Members Present: Annette Hinrichs; Don Sharp; Lee Mitchell;
Others Present: Bob Jones;G.van Chambers; Rick Thurber; Ron Thurber
Ron Thurber, Architect for Terra Subdivision, spoke as a representative of
Terra Subdivision.
There were several questions that were raised: Density, Open apace, Traffic
They intend to provide open apace and landscaping
Lot sizes are approximately 9,517 square feet on which to place a 4-Flex.
Adjacent land ie around 6,000 square feet
The buildingetcover 2~ing28~aofstherlotiland required and are provided.
The area is located East of Gem Estates on West Idaho extended East from 7th Street.
Mr. Sharp explained that he liked the layout but the density is considered too great
for the policy as set up by the Commission in the last few months.
The area is 1.56 acres in size
Mr. Sharp stated that he thought they could approve Your (4} triplex unite and
two (2) duplex units on these 6 lots. Thin would be 16 units or approximately
10.256 to the sere.
It was pointed out that 24 units are approximately 15,384 to tto theeacre. this
development is proposed. 18 units are approximately ll.538
The developer stated that the costs of landscaping is provided by the density.
The less the density the leas probability of placing trees and landscaping.
The density would not allow much additional to do much landscaping.
Mr. Sharp stated that the Commission needs to be fair to all, in their judgement.
They have in the past held developers to approximately. tea (10) density and that they
seeded to be consistent.
When the Commission sees what they think is an error, they need to make corrections.
This was discussed.
Lira. Hinrichs stated that she might approve a triplex on each lot with the open
space dedicated.
The Commission would discuss play ground area to offset trees.
Mr. Collins stated that there is a ratio oY open space and its ability to withstand
the foot traffic on the grass.
The Motion was made by Don Sharp and seconded by Lee Mitchell that the Commission
recommend to the City Council to dewy the request of Terra Subdivision for a
density of 24 units on six (6) lots.
Motion passed: Sharp, yea; Mitchell, yea; Hinrichs, say
The developer stated that he would rather have a declination or denial rather the
have a motion to approve a density of 10 per acre.
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Ray Hamilton explained ae a broad base the Baaic Goals and Policies in draft form:
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BASIC 60ALS AND POLICIES
A. BASIC 60ALS
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-
ti 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 ar~specifiq,ua,~yr
policies and programs for open space ~r~aservatlp~,and proei
{odor management of the environment~~^ ~ s c~~" ~ f
2. To ensure and enhance that growth and development occur in an
an orderly fashion in accordance with adopted policies and pro-
cedures 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. (Man-made environment: historic, canals,
waterways, landscaping, architectural structures)
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 .~~e y e-s r.t
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8. To create a visually attractive, efficiently-organized, self-
identifiable planning area and city.
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Basic Goals and Policies (cont'd)
Presented by Ra' Hamilton
Proposed Policies for the Comprehensive Plan
The following basic policies underlie and shape the character and orientation
of the Comprehensive Plan:
Basic Policy 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 Policy 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 employ-
ment of Meridian citizens and surrounding residents and to reduce the
need for persons to commute to Boise.
Basic Policy 3
Land Use - It is the policy of the City of Meridian to recognize:
1. 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 desireability of joint use of public facilitiesJwherever feasible.
Basic Policy 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 Policy 5
Physical Environment - It is the policy of the City of Meridian:
1. to utilize 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 ps~~osals which are likely to
alter the environment significantly ,aw~iy such changes are justified.
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Basic Policy (cont~d)
Basic Policy 6
Housin Develo ment - It is t
the overa 1 balance of public
development and to include a
housing opportunities for all
balanced overall density fo
3.5 dwelling-units per acre
Basic Policy 7
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April 24~ 1978
he policy of the City of Meridian to encourage
and private proposals regarding residential
variety of densities, housing types, and
segments of the planning area population. A
r the residential areas will be approximately
Community and Neighborhood Plannin - It is the policy of the City of
Meridian to encourage all 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.
Basic Policy 8
Mixed Land Use - It is the policy of the
proves-lion for dpvelo ment of varied types
for the ~''~n'~.ral-`-~iGs-~~es~-dust-reset and the
Basic Policy 9
Policy Options for Major Activity Center
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Cityfof~Meridian to include
in the plans and proposals
surrounding area.
O c+, c`r-~ r3 ~sl++es~ DatY,rT
A. CBD Activity Center - It is the policy of the City of Meridian
to enhance the potential of the central business district, to
improve its physical character and its benefits and to engage
in the process of redeveloping downtown to make it a competitive
business service center; an attractive place to invest; an
activity center; (service club activities, personal services,
governmental activities, cultural activities)and specialized
living environment.
Regional Activity Center - It is the policy of the City of
Meridian to establish the proposed regional complex as the
major activity center and the hub of business, retail, cultural,
residential and local governmental activities.
Basic Policy 10
Transportation - It is the policy of the City of Meridian to support and
to achieve:
1. a balanced transportation system (roads, mass transportation,
bicycle paths, pedestrian walk-ways),
a reduced level of private automobile usage when and where
alternatives are available,
the monitoring and involvement in transportation improvements
and their compatibility with existing and proposed land uses.
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Basic
(coated)
Basic Policy 11
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Transportation - It is the policy of the City of Meridian to create and
provide a comprehensive recreational park system of open areas and facilities,
including: d• ?k~ ,~aoa ~,tr ~!
1. small parks,~community parks
2. linear open space corridors (canals, right-of-ways, bicycle and
pedestrian paths)
3. special use areas and facilities throughout the planning area.
Basic Policy 12
Coordination - It is the policy of the City of Meridian 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
Library p„tx~~t
Fire s~do.l ctstv~~~
Irrigation
Police Protection P,e~,,,j,.jt< f ~,,.
-s~aon (i-F-a~~ieab}e)' ser„i<,ye~ u/w{,r eon,-.~.,,h.
Other Public Services
Basic Policy 13
Community Identification - It is the policy of the City of Meridian to
create a visual and fiu m ~"o~~4,identity for the City within Ada County
and its surrounding environment.
Basic Policy 14
Hierarchy of Planning Components - It is the policy of the
to provide for varied scales of identification accordingly:
Planning Area
City
Community
Neighborhood
Meeting adjourned.
City of Meridian
CHAIRMAN
attest:
cc: Magor & Couacil;P&Z Gommiasioa;Bruce;Vera Schoea;Aaa;Welker;
Bhults;J-U-B;Hamilton;AIC; APA; ACFID; Central Realth;
Nampa-Meridian Irrig;Ada Coamissioaers; Ada Zoning Director;
Pat Jo„ terra 9abdiviaion (Nest View Aar_ex); Compreheaeise D5-2
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Linda Lund-0avis. Cha~ru~rson
Commissroner. Fist D;z'.~:9
Vernon Emery
Commissioner. Sncnnd I)cvtric(
Gary Be~rneosor,
Commissroner. Third t7istnct
(208) 384-8700
April 21, 1978
Mayor Donald M. Storey
436 W. Washington Street
Meridian, ID 83642
Dear Mayor Storey:
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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS
525 W.Jefierson
Boise, Idaho 83702
The Ada County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners
wish to notify the Ada County Cities that we are ready to begin the
proceedings necessary to adopt Area of Impact ordinances for each of
the cities.
Section 67-6526 of the Idaho Code outlines the following process for
the establishment of Areas of Impact. ,_
-Cities and counties are to have adopted by ordinance Area of
Impact boundaries by January 1, 1978.
-If Area of Impact boundaries of two or more cities overlap, the
cities involved are to have negotiated boundary adjustments. If
such adjustments cannot be agreed upon by the cities, one or
more of the cities involved may request the Board of County
Commissioners to resolve the dispute.
-By July 1, 1978, each city and county is to have adopted a
separate ordinance establishing the plans and ordinances to be
applied in each Area of Impact.
It is also noted that State Code requires the Planning Commission
of each jurisdiction to make recommendations to the legislative body
on the boundaries and the plans and ordinances to be applied.
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2.
In order for the County to proceed with considerations of each Area
of Impact boundary and the plans and policies to be applied in each,
we would request that each city submit its proposal for its Area of
Impact, including the following:
1. The finalized boundaries being proposed;.
2. The plan policies proposed to be applied for the entire area
within the boundaries;
The ordinance provisions (copies of specific zone districts)
proposed to be applied for the entire area within the boundaries.
If ordinance provisions other than the current County ordinance
are proposed to apply, a map showing the zoning district
boundaries for the entire Area of Impact should also be sub-
mitted.
If your city's boundaries are overlapping with those of another
jurisdiction, we must also know what the status is of your negotiations
to work out these conflicts. If such negotiations have failed to
resolve conflicting boundaries, it is suggested that the County be
requested to recommend adjustments as soon as possible.
So that the discussion between the cities and the County can be
started soon, it is requested that this information be submitted
to us by May 5th, if possible. We will begin scheduling meetings
with each city immediately following that date.
The County is aware that some cities will not be at a point in their
planning to have their plans and ordinances applied to their Area of
Impact. In such cases, it is suggested that the County's current
plan ordinances continue to be applied until a more permanent ar-
rangement can be made.
We are sure that the County and the cities of Ada County are both
anxious to have this process completed in time to comply with the
July 1, 1978, deadline and thus, will make every effort to work
cooperatively on this issue.
Sincerely,
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vCinda.L~ ddu~~> Chairperson
Board of Ada County Commissioners
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