1978 02-06
Meeting called to order by the Chairman, Willard Rowley
6. 1978
Members present: Annette Hinrichs; Don Sharp; Jim Kling; Lee hiitchell; Burl Pipkin
Others present: Norman Fuller; Doug Burnett; Gordon Harris; Leon Dansereau;
rligene P. Martin; Mary M, i~9asley; Frank Masley; Kenneth Klein;
Michael C. Kiser; Lee R. Stucker; Carolyn Kling; Bud Persons;
Carol Storhan ; Betty Lou Raynor; Linda bfehas; Ray Hamilton;
Arthur Collins; Don Harris; Bruce Winchester; Jim Stubblefield
Bruce Winchester, representing the developers and realtors, spoke to the group and
stated that they had in their planning, had attempted to prepare something that the
whole community could live with. They took one thing at a time and assessed it,
studied it and changed it as necessary, and three revisions necessary have come up
with this final draft. Hopefully it will be of help in the Planning and Zoning
Commission on their final draft.
PROPOSED
DIERIDIAN COMEREIIENSIVE PLAN
DEVELOPED AND PREPARED BY A
COMMITTEE OF COIICERNED
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Meridian Planning & Zoning .2. February 6, 198
1..0 INTRODUCTION
with the implementation of Meridian's new sewer system during
the coming year, many changes will occur as a result of the
growth in population in the total Meridian area. It is expected
that Meridian will not only be vitally concerned with develop-
ment within the city limits but will extend their concern to
the entire proposed Meridian Impact Area. The first concern
will be in development of contiguous lands adjacent to the city
limit$ which lie within the Urban Services Planning Area. The
second concern will extend to those areas beyond, which may
ultimately be included in the Urban Service Areas. Particular
concern should be directed at population growth in the Five
Mile, Eight Mile, & Ten Mile drainage areas southeast of Meridian,
which directly affect the immediate Meridian City area.
The convergence of these drainages within the present City
limits and the pollution they may carry makes it mandatory
that the Meridian Comprehensive plan will have control Sn
what happens from now on In these areas.
2.0 THE MERIDIAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Seeks to reinforce the trend for the Meridian im_.pact
area to house at least 90~ of the future population
growth. Such growth would therefore be served by
central sewers, school, fire protection and other public
facilities. The plan should encourage adoption of an
urban service master plan for the entire Meridian
impact area.
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Februarq 6, 19y8
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2.1 GOAL
That approximatelq 92 to 95~ of new residential
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3.0 URBAN SERVICE PLANNING AREAS
Definition: These are areas where sewer facilities
and moat other services and utilities are available
or planned in officially adopted plans.
3.1 POLICIES
3.~1 "Urban services" shall generally be considered to
include:
a. central water
b. fire protection
c. parka and recreation facilities
d. police protection
e. sanitary sewers
f. public transit
g. schools
h. storm drainage facilities
i. urban standard streets and roads
3.1-2 Most residential, commercial, and industrial
development is encouraged and expected to occur in the
Urban Service Planning Areas.
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Meridian Planning & Zoning ,4. February 6, 1978
4,0 Aural Area
Definitions Lard Sn this ptllcy erne has charaeteristlcs
generally providing for agricultural activity because of a
combination of the historical development of irrigation
systems, capability of the soli, and relative freedom from
urbanization. In addition, the existing uses of the land in
the Rural Area are primarily agricultural, Sncluding cultiv-
ation, pasturing, grazlnR, dairy and feedlot operations, and
related activities. It Ss intended that these lands be kept
1n production as long as possible.
4.1 AGAICULTURE
4.1-1 GOAL
Promote an agricultural industry that efficiently produces
and markets high quality food and fiber, is profitable to
farm operators, contributes optimum income flow to the local
economy, maintains our soil, water and land resources, con-
forms to environmental quality standards, and is energy
efficient.
4,1-2 OBJECTIVES
4.7-2.1 Freserve agricultural lands as a valuable resource
for an agricultural and for a rural environment.
4,1-2.2 Preserve irrigated agriculture lands in the Rural
Area,
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5.1 GoALs
5.1-1 Provide for a variety of living styles, housing types
locations and neighborhood densities for all income levels.
5.1-2 Encourage new growth within Meridian's growth area where
facilities should includes pollee protection, fire protection,
paved streets and roads, schools and recreational area. Storm _--
drainage facilities, central water and central sewer when
available. Drylines with septic tanks should be permitted in ~~~
areas where other facilities are available but sewer trunk
lines are not available for hook on in the immediate future.
Sewer hook-up x111 be required when available to interceptor
lines.
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5.1-3 Provide communities with social, economic and recreation
opportunities consistent with the capabilities of land, air
and water resources.
5.2 OBJECTIVES
5.2-1 Promote the development of land. in a logical, economical
manner so the reasonable property values are available Por all
segments of the community. Encourage development of land in
areas where full services are provided, however, allow reasonable
development in the other segments of the community.
5.2-2 Coordinate servioe and utility planning with residential
development.
5.2-3 Encourage planned unit development and other ordinances
to provide opportunities and Sncentives for the development
of economically efficient, attractive and safe neighborhoods.
5.2-4 Encourage subdivisions of 1 acre lots or larger to
be developed in a manner that will allow for replatting
if and when higher densities are warranted.
5.2-5 Provide adequate land. Por park and recreation needs,
with a priority on the preservation of lands in their natural
state.
5.3 POLICIES
5.3-1 New residential development shall occur in a manner
which will not unduly affect eaisting neighborhoods.
5.3-2 Residential development may be denied, density limited
or density transferred from those areas where physical constraints
or hazards exist. Such limitations may include flood hazards,
unstable soil and geological conditions, steep slopes and
other characteristics that may endanger the residential
community.
5.3-3 Residential subdivisions must be provided with fire
protection except for in farm family subdivisions which are
not near eaisting fire protection districts.
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5.3-4 Provde high density multi-story residential areas.
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6.1 GOAIS
6.1-2 Encourage well-planned, orderly, commereiel development.
Commercial being defined sa retail and personal services.
6.2 OBJECTIVES
6.2-1 Provide for the needs of the people in neighborhoods and the commun-
ity on sites easily accessible to the residents, while recognizing and
preserving the central business district as the commercial, social and civic
centers of the community.
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6,2-2 Provide a choice of locations for all commercial uses.
6.2-3 Encourage commercial facilities only at locations where they complement
the existing and proposed adjacent land uses.
6.2-4 Encourage well-planned, well-designed commercial facilities which provide
adequate parking areas,
6.2-5 Provide neighborhood commercial areas for neighborhood uses.
6.2-6 Encourage nex commercial growth whenever possible to be contiguous with
existing commercial areas to assure traffic safety and minimize community
and environmental impacts.
6.3-~ To reach these objectives it is the opinion of this committee that all
commercial applications should be evaluated as toy
a. Long range use of property.
b, Traffic impact
c. Relation to other commercial areas,
d. Impact of adjacent neighborhoods,
e. Impact on public services and facilities.
f. Parking facilities.
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" ~,0 INDUSTRIAL
7.1 Goal
7.1-2 Encouage xell-planned, orderly, industrial development that x111
raise the standard of living in the community and provide employment for our
young adults.
7.2 Objectives
7.2-1 Provide industrial locations for which transportation and utillty eye-
terns can be provided,
7.2-2 Encourage well-designed, coordinated industrial parks.
7.2-3 Insure that the environmental quality of industrial areas is main-
twined on a equitable basis as industry develops,
7.2-4 Provide industrial lands at locations which x111 provide site and access
characteristics fora variety of industrial uses light and heavy manufacturing,
warehousing, technological, and resource-oriented.
7.2-5 i?eserve land fronting the railroad for Snduatrisl
development.
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February 6, 1978
7,3 Policies
7.3-1 Allow for and encourage the planning of industrial parks, technological
parks, or other arrangements where several industries can benefit by being
located together,
7.3-2 Permit only those industrial activities that can co-exist with high standards
for air and water quality to locate in the Meridian Impact,AreB.
7.3-3 APPlication for industrial development shall be reviewed and evaluated
as to standards fors
a, air emissions
b, drainage system
c, effect nn neighbors
d, employment characteristics
e. fire and safety
f. nature and voliune of industry activity
g, noise
h, odor emissions
1, sewage collection and treatment
j. solid waste
k, streets/roads/transportation
1, visual impacts
m, water needs
n. utility needs
8.1 Goals
8.1-2 Protect the integrity of schools so that educational functions are not
distrupted by the infringement of incompatible land uses.
8.2 Objectives
8,2-1 Provide safe transportation for students to and from schools.
8.2-2 Prevent the necessity to relocate schools due to pressures from incom-
eatable land uses.
8,2-3 Provide guidelines for the selection of school sites.
8.2-4 Promote the concept of neighborhood elementary schools, within walking
distance of resedential areas, xhere ever possible,
Meridian Planniag & Zoniag .8. February 6, 1978
8.3 Policies
8,3-1 Elementary schools should not be located on collector or arterial 't ;'
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streets,
8,3-2 School sites should be selected in advance of development based upon
planned densities and development patterns,
8,3-4School sites should be acquired that are large enough to accommodate
possible facility expansion,
8,3-5 School sites should be selected to avoid site limiting features and other
hazards and nuisances detrimental to the safety of chil3ren ar.i to the general
operation of the school,
8,3-u The policy for sharing sites For parks and schools should be supported,
8.3-7 Existing schools should be considered a limiting factor xhen the upgrading
of streets will cause negative impacts on schools.
8,3-8 Schools should not be located in any flood plain,
8.3-9 Schools should not to located directly adjacent to any airports or within
high noise areas,
8,3-10 Nex development adjacent to schools should provide for adequate pedes-
8,3-i1 Schools should be protected from the encroachment of incompatible land
uses.
8,3-12 Secondary schools should have direct access onto a collector or minor
arterial,
10,0 WATER QUALITY
10,1 Goal
10,1-2 Protect, enhance, conserve, and maintain the ground and surface xater
resources of Meridian Comprehensive Plan for drinking, irrlgation~ recreation,
and fish and wildlife.
10,2 Objectives
10,2-1 Maintain a minimum flow of water in the Boise River adequate to pro-
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10,2-2 Promote standards of Ovate q lity for/the Peridian Impact Area,
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10.2-3 Identify aquifer recharge and watershed areas and take adequate steps
to preserve their functions in protecting surface and ground xater quality.
Examine alterrstive methods of preserving the watershed resources through
management practices.
10,3 Policies
10.3-1 Central aexer and xater shall be planned to all Urban
Service Planning Areas before development is permitted.
10,3-2 Runoff shall be controlled on site or integrated into a watershed plan
in a manner to maintain natural runoff rates, reduce erosion and flood hazards
and to maintain the area's water quality and recharge capabilities.
10.3-3 Industrial or hazardous xastes shall not be stored or located in high
ground water areas without assurances that these will be adequately treated
or otherwise will not enter surface or ground water systems.
10,3-4 Waster water from sewer plants x111 be used again for irrigation xhen-
ever feasible.
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1"~ ~ ~ ~1.0 TRANSPORTATION
11.1 Coal
11.1-1 Cooperate in the development of a balanced multi-modal transportation
system that enhances the Meridian Land Use, including environmental, social,
economic, and energy oh3ectives. System to be designed developed to incorp-
orate airport Facilities.
11.2 Ob3ectives
11.2-1 Encourage an adequate surface transportation netxork
throughout the Meridian Impact Area.
11.2-2 Encourage safe, efficient and economical transportation.
11.2-3 Provide for the transportation needs of al] citizens with particular
emphasis on pedestrian utilization needs for the very young, senior citizens,
and handicapped citizens.
11.2-4 Seek to accommodate and encourage many modes of travel, to reduce over-
dependence on any single mode.
11.2-5 Encourage Federal, State, County, and City road network that will ade-
quately serve the agricultural interests as well as other interest groups.
11.3 Policies
11.3-1 County roads and streets that are no longer functional should be iden-
tified and vacated.
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11.3-2 The study and funding of mass transportation should be promoted.
11.3-3 Street improvements should be designed fora minimum impact on the existing
neighborhoods.
11.3-4 A separate bike trail system should be incorporated into major trans-
portation improvements, new developments, and remodeling improvement programs
of existing city areas. Interesting historical and scenic routes should be empha-
sized to encourage bicycle traffic.
11.3-5 In future planning and developenP;, conversion of some streets, bridges,
abandoned ditches, canals and streams, and overpasses to exclusively bike and
pedestrian orientation should be considered.
11,3-6 All existing railroad grade crossings should be reviewed and a program
for signalization, sight distance improvement, additional warning signs, an3
closure of unnecessary at-grade street-railroad intersections should be ini-
tiated.
11,3-7 Encourage additional interchanges in Meridian Impact Area,
11.3-8 Recommend that the Council of I•ieridian and the Planning and Zoning Comm-
ittee to check thoroughly on all developments within the Impact zone to insure
that transportation system arterials are adequate to support them.
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i2, 0 ENERGY
12.1 Goal
Conserve all sources of energy and encourage their xise use.
12.2 Objectives
12.2-1 Encourage and assist in the development of subdivision and land use
patterns xhich contribute to the conservation of energy.
12.2-2 Encourage increased energy self-sufficiency of each community in the
Meridian Impact Area.
12.2-3 Encourage the development, protection, and use of solar and geothermal
resources.
12.2-4 Reserve adequate land for sanitary landfill sites and other sites needed
for disposal and~or recycling of solid and sanitary wastes.
.11. February 6, 1978
~~'~~ ; ~`~ ~ ~"`~ %SMENDMENTS
Ina growing area like the Meridian Impact Area, it is expected that changes
in land use x111 be necessary and desirable - change to accommodate population
growth and change to respond to unexpected situations, events and conditions.
This comprehensive plan identifies land areas in the Meridian Impact Area xhich
fall into a particular "policy" category. Each policy category contains basic
guidelines pertaining to use, development, and the extent of urban services.
13.1 Amendments to the plan are expected to be of three general types:
a. Changing, deleting or adding to the policies pertaining to a particular
area,
b. Changing or "converting" land from one policy to another.
c. Eliminating or creating a new policy area with new policy
guidelines.
13.2 Amendments to the plan may be initiated by a private
citizen or group of citizens, the planning commission or the
Meridian City Council. The applicant will be responsible for
defining the proposed change and demonstrating Sta desirability.
For any type of amendment, the applicant must substantiates
a. A situation or condition of fact xhich xarrants a change in policy,
b. The need £or the proposed policy.
13.3 It is expected that requests to change the designation of Rural, Rangeland
or Area of Impact land to Urban Service Planning Area will be the result of
continued population growth in the Meridian Impact Area. For these situations,
an applicant's proposal will be evaluated in the light of the folloxing criteriar
a. Should be complimentary to an existing Urban Service Planning Area,
b. Should be feasible and possible to plan for extra sexes service and cen-
tral water service.
c. Should be feasible to provide public safety services (fire,police,emergeney)
at urban standards.
d. Should be feasible to plan and build streets in concert xith the arterial
collector system of the County.
In all cases, "feasibility" implies the cooperation of the
appropriate jurisdictions and agencies providing the services.
13.4 The Meridian Planning Commission shall recommend amend-
ments to the Plan every sia (6) months in the Original Plan
or to recognize substantial ohanges needed in the impact area.
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Meridian Planning & Zoning
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February 6,.1978
The group indicated that they did not deserve to be a no-growth eommunitq. Possiblq
a shopping center on each end of town and a business section up town es a central core.
Mr. Winchester stroaglq urged the consideration of the larger areas of impact
including the area southwest of Boise because the Meridian area will receive the
brunt of anq leek of planning that is done out there.
It was pointed out that the farms along these drain ditches originating is the
southwest Boise area can be effected if these streams become contaminated.
Arthur Collins discussed the southwest study area
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REGARDING THE SCi'TFIN'F,ST STUDY AREA
As of February 14, 1978, the following policies will be initiated wiUr the
eventual goal of suburban development. The current moratorium on re-
zones and platting will be extended to, on or before , but not later than ,
February 14, 1979 while items A-J are being initiated.
The Ada County Planning Commission makes the above recommendation based
on the following reasons:
1. A significant portion of the land within the Southwest Study has been
claimed by both the impact areas of the cities of Dleridian and Boise.
2. A time period is needed for the resulting negotiations between Ada
County and the cities of 1V°leridian and Boise in order that the common
territorial claim of Boise and Aleridian might be resolved and their
municipal impact areas might be finalized by June 30, 1978 as stated
in the Idaho Land Use Planning Act.
3. A significant part of the land of the Southwest Study Area is impacted
by the Boise Air Terminal, and the policies of the Boise Air Terminal
ItIaster Plan are still being considered.
4. Existing public services are being overburdened by both the past
and present pace of development.
5. Additional time is needed after February 14, 1978 to establish the
ordinances to implement the development policies which will be set
by the Board of Ada County Commissioners.
6. The present efforts by the Ada County Planning Commission and the
Ada Planning Association staff has been a study of the Southwest
Area, and there has not been sufficient time to complete a compre-
hensive plan which addresses the complex land use opportunities
and problems of the Southwest Area.
A. llevelop a detailed land use plan for the area ~ ~ ~ D ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~ -,, 1.,
1/30/78
- population projections
- commercial, industrial and other uses
- community facility needs
schools
parks
roadway improvements
police and fire protection
sewer and water system needs
storm drainage
urban transportation needs
- implementation and management tools for these community facilities
Meridian
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SW Recommendations
January 30, 1978
Page Two
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- Airport Impact Zoning Changes
C. Recommend a sera*er and water development program and mangement system
to serve the Southwest. The County shall immediately seek fw~ding from
EPA-Idaho HsF1', developers or the County itself to finance a central sewer
plan study to serve the Southwest Area.
Subdivision with only on-site septic tank system facilities
and well water services - (1 du/5 acres)
Subdivision with a central water system and on-site septic
tank facilities (1 du/2 acres)
Subdivision with both central sewer and water systems -
(2-3 du's/acre)
D. Pre-platting or dual platting provisions within Subdivision Ordinance of
County (for 1 du/5 acres and 1 du/2 acres)
);. Cluster Zoning Amendments with bonus incentives
F. P-D Planned Development Amendments with bonus incentives
G. In-Lieu of/or Mandatory lledications of Park and School Sites (at ssrme time
encourage passage of enabling legislation to use such techniques)
H. livaluate area of impact negotiations behveen Boise and D'Ieridian
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February 6, 1978
Revisions to Ada County 'Coning Ordinance and Subdivision regulations to
implement the proposed Land Use Plan
- Density of development based upon certain performance standards
Illustrative development standards are as follows:
Recommend as part of APA Work Program ,along-range comprehensive
ground water quality study be undertaken to guide future development
within Ada County .
J. Periodic public hearings and information meetings with Southwest residents
to review the status of the above work elements during the interim period
of February 14, 1978 -February 14, 1979.
AIItPOR'1' 1NFLU1;1'~CL AR1;A I'OLICIliS 2/si~'i9
Airport hztluence Area 1
1. Residential development policies of Airport Area 1 shall be the same as
for the remaini~ig land of the Southwest Community that is not impacted
by the air. traffic of the Boise Air Terminal.
2. Additional residential development should take into consideration that
Airport Area 1 is significantly impacted by the Airport Noise 'Lone of
30 NLF magnitude.
3. Special construction standards should be set for residential development
in Aiport Area 1 in order to minimize the impact of the 30 NLF noise zone.
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4. i'he location. and construction of new public schools should not be per-
mitted in Airport Area 1 because of its impact by the airplane noise
traffic zones of 30 NEF magnitude.
5. Open space uses regarding agriculture, parks, greenways, and recreation
are compatible for Airport Area 1 of the Southwest Cormnunity.
6, Avigation easements should be obtained throughout Airport Area 1 for
allowable developments.
Airport Influence Area 2
1. Existing platted residential development will be allowed to occuz ; how-
ever, additional residential development should take into consideration
that the Overland Airport Influence Area is significantly impacted by
the Airport Noise Zone of 30 and 35 NEP magnitude.
2. Residential rezones or new residential subdivision plats will not be
approved within. the Overland Airport and Influence Area.
?. Limited industrial and non-sensitive commercial development and the
corresponding commercial or industrial rezone applications are com-
patible in the-0verland Airport Influence Planning Area and shall be
allowed to fill in existing vacant zoned land.
4. Industrial and commerciaiuses in the Overland Airport Influence
Planning Area shall be of the low employment type and not generate
high volumes of auto traffic and be only secondary to the industrial
and commercial uses of the primary employment center of the Boise
Municipal Airport as designated in the Boise Metropolitaz Plan.
5. All industrial and commercial uses shall be served with central water
and sewer and the potential hookup to the Gowen Field Sewer facility
or other collection sewer systems should be investigated.
6. Avigation easement should be obtained throughout the Overland Airport
Influence Planning Area for allowable developments or rezone applications.
7. Open space uses concerniriggrecnways, parks, agriculture, and recreation
are compatible for land that is vacant and unbuilt upon in the Overland
t\irport Influence Planning Area.
8. The location and construction of new schools shall not be allowed in the
Overland Airport Influence~Area.
ort Influence Area 2a
1. Limited industrial and non-sensitive commercial development and
corresponding rezone applications are compatible in Area 2.
2. As per the Boise. 14Ietropolitan Plan, Area 2 has been designated as
a major employment center concerning commercial and industrial uses.
3. As per the Boise Metropolitan Plan, industrial and commercial uses in
Area 2 will be served Uy central water and sewer services.
4. Avigation easements should be obtained throughout Area 2 for the
allowable development and rezone applications.
5. Open space uses concerning greenways , parks , agriculture , and
recreation are compatible for land that is vacant and unbuilt upon
in Area 2.
Meridian Planning & Zoniag February 6, 1978
Airport Influence Area 3
Policies for Area 3 arc identical to those of Area 2 although it may be
.necessary for the Airport to acquire lands within Area 3.
Airport htffucrtcc Area 3a
1. The majority of the land of Area 3 fits the definitional criteria oC raugc-
land and open space as per the Ada County Comprehensive Plan of 1077.
6.2 Definition: Land in this policy area generally is
desert semi-arid land and used ,for grazing. ;11uch of
it is predominantly in public ownership and used for
various public reasons.
2. Two factors of Airport Area 3 put severe restrictions upon developments
and rezone applications.
a. Its rangeland designatiaz.
6.2-3.2 Ada County Comprehensive Plan
For rangeland use with a residence, the minimum lot
size for subdivision of rangeland will be ]60 acres.
In order to provide reasonable opportunity for farm
families and others to deed land to children, aone-
acre parcel may be split from each parcel of 40 acres
held in individual ownership up to a m~isimuin of three
one-acre lots. Cluster°ing of the lots may be required
in order to reduce the need for roads and preserve the
integrity of the land for agricultural use.
b. Its location iii the approach zone of the Boise Air Terminal.
Southwest Rangeland Area
Development Policies: The development policies for the Southwest Rangeland
Area will be ner the Ada County Comprehensive Plan rangeland desienation.
6.2 Rangeland:
Definition: Land in this policy area generally is desert semi-arid land
and used for grazing. iVuch of it is predominantly in public ownership
and used for various public purposes.
6.2-1 Goal:
Promote an agricultural industry that efficiently produces and markets
high quality flood and fiber, is profitable to farm operators, contributes
optimum income flow to the local economy, maintains our soil, water and
land resources, conforms to environmental quality standards, and is
energy efficient,
6.2-2 Objective:
Itlaintain rangeland lands as a valuable resource for agricultural industry
i and for a rural environment.
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6.2-3 Policies:
6.2-3.1 Uses permitted in the Kangeland shall be agriculturally related,
i.e. ,related to the cultivation of crops or raising o[ livr_stock. I}ses
which service the agricultural industr}• may be permitted; however,
heavy industrial uses such as food processing will be discouraged.
Schools and churches may be permitted where needed to serve the
rural community. Recreational uses compatible with agriculture ma}'
also be permitted in some areas.
6.2-3.2 In order to provide reasonable opportunities and options for
those in agricultural production in Ada County, the Board hereby
declares its intent to enact or revise ordinances to permit the following
subdivision policies:
a. For rangeland use with a residence, the minimum lot
size for subdivision of rangeland land will be 160 acres.
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b. In order to provide a reasonable opportunity for farm
families and others to deed land to children, none-acre
parcel may be split from each parcel of 40 acres held in
individual ownership up to a maximum of three one-acre
lots. (For example, if a single parcel were more than
120 acres, the maximum number of one-acre lots that
could he created would still be three.) Clustering of
the lots may be required in order to reduce the need
for roads and preserve the integrity of the land for
agricultural use.
6.2-3.3 Septic tanks or other approved individual sewage disposal
systems may be permitted in accordance with rangeland permit require-
ments of the Health Department and other authorities.
Arthur Collins discussed the sonthrest study area:
SOU'THbVL~~1• S'1'UllY A1tEA
VACANT LANll
Vacant D-1 g D-2
Vacant Residential
3,018.5 Acres
1,414.5 Acres
4,473 Acres
COl~ID1ERCIAL
VACANT CORIDIERCIi1L
INDUSTRIAL
VACANT INDUSTRIAL
PUBLIC
VACANT PUBLIC
VACANT OFFICE
DLVELLINU UNITS
Developed
Undeveloped (approved prior to
the moratorium)
57 Acres
JJ ACPE'S
173 Acres
164 Acres
141 Acres
50 Acres
20 Acres
4,442 Acres
4,312 dwelling units
1 , 635 dwelling units
TOTAL 9,566 Acres
Mr. Collins stated further: Policies should be made for the general welfare of the
people. Ordinattces are formed for the same purpow.
Planners, Developers and Realtors moat work together or the whole community
is is tronble.
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.Tanuary 31, ]978
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Air 9ercli~v r.,nra;r
ftoi sc, Idaho Aa7p9
The 'iaci_dian Chamhcr of Camnerce wishes to formally object
rn a~tv pies"*n:r!i~n of This r~-arn.u~~.iity .~s 'ton-attair>ment" for
f r- carbo~.t-e=ono-~irie ,nl lu! ie~r.
ThP Arta Planing Av~nciat-;oo has recoo.mended that Meridian
he i_~.rc!ude.d i:. cna non-r. ninurenr air quality control [one.
?h.^ -eis rt !h?v stated was ±o help coordinate transportation
rla~~:~iuc effo- s char would nffr-ct 'hr~ air quality of Boise.
b:h_.1~ '.: o. :c•cor,ni;:~~ :n~i.x••oLi L.^: Fran outside BoiseconiribU2e
~~,~ 'hat ri.n~', prohlc:n~~, :;c hel.ieve planning efforts can be
r:onii~a:cd '•.~ help .,^tve ..h<~ problem withou! bringing Mer-
idian into the "nun-attrinrr;•n," zone and the federal regula-
ILT.'S that QO IILth lr.
The city of ?teridi~:; i. :~Itc~~pti.ng [n attract new industry
to help nxDand its •ax f;r;e, :;~~d while the federal air quali'Ey
reL;vla•.ions weuld nrnbtabiy nor have a sig~.~ificant effect on
'4nse of enrtt, any add,'. ion:) rerl tape would be detrimental
•n our cause.
"'.eridi,au does -~!o' have a CCU, pollution problem at present
ri it i.s our br,lief w, should not be designated as having
ru:ch. !~e nrl:.e ~ha~. T_,PA Follow its first iastinetG and desig-
na r, on1-p '.ham `ini ;e me'. ropol i I an are=:.
S inc P„t lY~
*fe// iah Chamber of Commerce
,r. ,. Grans, President
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Conies: Oda Planni.~rs Ar~socia;ion
Ada Joun~y 9i~;bway Uislrict
+inridian City Council
"eridian Planni.nl>-~: ;n~~infr, f.ommi,siop
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