1977 11-14
Meridian Planning and 2oniag
November 14, 1977
Meeting called to o der b the hairman, Willard Row ey
Present were: Don arp; Annet a Hinrichs; Jim Klin
Others Ray Hamilt and h o ina
The Commission disc seed he ro gh draft of a propoa d s vey, f Meridian
mpac Area, a e
Arthur Collins of vem r , prepare y ay ami o
This was thoroughly discu sed d changes suggested o m e it ore useable
and understandable.
_ It was noted that D Pul ey h resigned from the C minis ion d that a
replacement is been song t by a ayor an ounce
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;iURVEY, MERIDIAN InIPACT AREA
November 14, 1977
1. Which of the following would you favor for your community and the
surrounding area?
Fast Somewhat Fast No Somewhat Slow Slow Growth
Growth Growth Growth Growth
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(Should we assign figures to the above?)
2. How important is it to locate an elemenyary school in the center of your
neighborhood?
Very Somewhat Undecided Somewhat \/E(Yy
Important Important Unimportant Important
3. How strongly do you feel about planning a transportation system to con-
serve the use of gasoline?
Very Boffiewhat Undecided Somewhat Very
Necessary Necessary Unnecessary Unnecessary
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4. How do you feel about first Street becoming afour-lane highway?
Very Somewhat Undecided Somewaht Very
Positive Positive Negative Negative
5. llo you feel that the railroad crossing in the City of Meridian needs to be
improved:
Yes No Undecided
~. What would you like Meridian'spplace to be in the Treasure Valley?
(select one)
Bedroom community of Boise
Rural community
A bedroom community for Boise and Nampa/Caldwell
A developing urban community
7. As a consumer, what kind of parking do you prefer? (Select one)
On street (metered)
On street (free)
On street (with 2 hour time limit)
Central parking lot (free)
Central parking lot (metered)
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8. 19here do you prefer to shop?( (Select one)
Downtown DIeridian ,
Downtown Boise
Fairview Avenue, East of Locust Grove
Cherry Lane Village
Karcher Mall
9. Mow strongly do you feel about a regional shopping center in Meridian?
Very Somewhat Undecided Somewhat Very
Important Important Unimportant Unimportant
10. As a consumer, how far would you prefer to walk to purchase retail
items? (Select one)
Less than 1 block
1 to 2 blocks
3 to 4 blocks
5 blocks or more
11. How strongly do you feel about providing bicycle and pedestrian paths in
Meridian for children to walk or ride to and from school?
Very Somewhat Undecided Somewhat Very
Necessary Necessary Unnecessary Unnecessary
12. Do you feel that bicycle and pedestrian paths should be provided for children
to and from school?
Very Somewhat Undecided Somewhat Very
Necessary Necessary Unnecessary Unnecessary
13. In your opinion, does Meridian need small neighborhood parks?
Very Somewhat Undecided Somewhat Ver Very
Important Important Unimportant Unimportant
14. If you feel that 1VIeridian needs small neighborhood parks, how far would
you walk to use the park facilities? (Don't answer if you felt that neigh-
borhood parks are unimportant?
Less than 1 block
1 to 2 blocks
3 to 4 blocks
5 blocks or more
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15. ilIeridian presently has one community park where the city pool is located.
Do you feel that additional community parks are needed?
Very Somewhat Undecided Somewhat Very
Important Important Unimportant Unimportant
16. How would you rate Meridian's summer parks and recreation program?
Excellent Good Average Fair Poor I don't know
17. How would you generally describe the present condition of 11-Ieridian's
park and recreation facilities?
Very Somewhat I don't Somewhat Very
Inadequate Inadequate know Adequate Adequate
18. LVhere are your children's favorite play areas? (Select one)
Vacant lots
In the streets
At nearby school grounds
At home
At the city park
Canals and irrigation ditches
Railroad right-of-ways
19. IIow strongly do you feel about protecting agriomIltural lands until they are
definitely needed for Meridian's growth?
Very Somewhat Undecided Somewhat Very
Important Important Unimportant Unimportant
20. If you feel that more industry should be located in Meridian what would you
prefer: Answer only if you feel that it is important that more industry should
be located in Meridian?
Warehousing
Manufacturing
Rail Orientated
Truck Orientated
Construction
Gravel industry
Wholesale
21. Please select the type of residence in which you live. (Select one only)
.Rural, non-farm dwelling
Single Family residential (inside city limits)
Apartment (4 or more units)
Mobile Home
Duplex
Triplex
Boarding Room (Hotel)
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Meridian
Boise
Nampa/Caldwell
Garden City
E agl e
Kuna
Ada County
Not employed
2G. What is your marital status? (Select one only)
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How long have you lived in Mex•idian or in the immediate vicinity?
(Select one only)
0 to 1 years
2 - 3 years
3 - 4 years
4 - 5 years
6 - 8 years
9 - 10 years
11 or more years
Are you buying or renting your home?
Renting
Buying
Where is your place of employment? (Select one only)
Meridian
Boise
Nampa/Caldwell
Garden City
Eagle
Kuna
Ada County
Not employed
Retired
Where is your spouse's place of employment? (Answer only if actively involved. )
(Select one only)
Married
Single
llivox•ced
Widow
Separated
Widower
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27. What is your occupation? (Select one only and answer only if actively
employed)
Manufacturing
Government
Wholesale
Retail
Construction
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
Service and miscellaneous
Transportation, Communications
Public Utilities
28. What is your spouse's occupation?
Manufacturing
Government
Wholesale
Retail
Construction
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
Service and miscellaneous
transportation, communications
Public utilities
29. How would you rate the quality of living in Meridian?
Excellent Good Average Fair Poor I don't know
30. flow many people, including yourself, live'at this address?
(np to number 9 only)
31. Please indicate the age categories for each person.
Pre-school
Kindergarten
Intermediate Grades
Junior High
Senior High
Adult 18 - 30
Adult 31 - 45.
Adult 46 - 65
Over 65
32. Person completing questionnaire: (Select one, only)
Parent
Grandparent
Other member of household (youth, 17 years end younger)
Other member of household (adult, 18 years and older)
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33. llo you feel that industrial uses should be clustered in special designated
areas?
Very Somewhat Undecided Somewhat Very
Unimportant Unimportant Important Important
34. How would you rate Meridian's library services?
Excellent Good Average Pair Poor I don't
know
35. Please indicate the number of years that you have lived.in Meridian or the
immediate vicinity?
Less than 1 year
1 - 4 years
5 - 10 years
Over 10 years
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The Planning and Zo 'ng m t wit the School District on N ember 7, 1977
This group is to co up ith itten suggestions to aid i the
Comprehensive Plan.
On Monday, November 1st he P Z is to meet at noo wit the S nior
izena a s noon uc p in is o e e p sen ion.
The regular meeting 'll e hel at 7:00 P,M, with a Hear" g on he Pumice
o uc s exa ion P.M ; an a Baring o nnex ion e
The Planning and Zo 'ng C ~mmiss on is to meet with t e Mi "ster 1 Association
a P,M, at the ity a o November ,
The Planning and Zo 'ng 11 me t with the Optimist lub t the Carriage House
a A.M, on We s y Nove ber 23rd, The prese
- tati n is o e y Jim ing.
It was decided as a matte i
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study and while in
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RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN RESIDENTIAL ItilOBILE HOME ZONE
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On June 14, 1977 the Adu County Planning Commission held a public hearing to
amend the Ada Cvunty 'Coning Ordinance Chapter 7.1 Urban Residential Mobile
,p r ~ fIome Zonc (It-2 MH) . On June 28, 1977 the commission unanimously recommended
the followin zonin r ordinance am n n
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Section 7.01. No changes are recommended.
Section 7.02 Principal Permitted Uscs
7.021 Prlubile home.
7.022 All permitted uses specified in Section 7.2 of tho R-2
'Lone, subjoct to the conditions and stturdurds therein
specified.
Section 7.03 tluorxgh 7.00: Nu clrunges tae recommended.
Section 7.07
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7.071 FlUplicability of Other Codes. In addition to the con-
ditionul requirements recited in Chapter 22.0 of this • .
Ordinance, the above-noted principal permitted uses,
accessory uses, and arnditonal uses shall be subjwt
to compliance with the Isvise Air Terminal Airport
Ordinance, the Ada County health Code, Building Code,
Electrictil Code, Plumbing Code, sire Code, setback
regulations and such vthvr codes or regulations prom-
ulf;ated by County, State or Federal Agencies having
jt.u•isdictionul authority.
No occupancy permit, zonint; permit or construction
permit shall bo issued authorizing non-agricultural uses
on parcels of land or lots on which the structures fail to
front, and on which the parcels of land or lots in question
me nut in nccordiu7ce with the provisions contained in
Section 22.3 of this Ordinance.
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Standard:, for Uses Other than P:Iobile I:ome Subdivision on . .
Central 1'7ater and Sewer. As to all uses other than Mobile _ _
ilvmes to bo located in n subdivision served by central water
• and central setiver, the minimum dimensional standards shall ~ •
be as set forth in subsection 6.71 of t17e R-2 zone.
Stnnd;u•ds for h4obile Home Subdivisiun on Central Water and
Sctvcr. 1ViU1 respect to mobile home lots in a subdivision which
is to be served by central water and central sewer, the following ..
shall be the minimum design and dimensional requirements:
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Section 7.073 (a) Lot Size. The lot sizes for mobile homes ~~.,•`., •
shall be regulated by the separation and setback requirements
and occupied lot area ratios as set forth in Utis Section, provided,
however, that no lot shall curtain less Ulan 4,500 square feet,
and no mobile home may be located on a lot which contains fewer
square feet than thx•ee (3) times the square feet contained in such ` -"
mobile home (and permanent enclosed additions thereto used
for interior living space) . The square feet of a mobile home (and
such permanent additions) shall be computed from the exterior ".
dimensions exclusive of tong~uv length. '
Section 7.073 (b) Distance Between Units No mobile home shall
be located closer than ten (10) feet f7•om any other mobile home
or permanent building within the mobile home development.
Section 7.0'73 (c) Sctbacls. The following shall be Uie minimum
dimensional standards for mobile homes in mobile home sub- r
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Minimum front yard setbaclt
Itiajor arterials and collector strevts 20 feet '
1`Iinor streets wiUrin subdivision 15 feet
i minimum Renr Yard Setback 15 feet
]bIinimum Side Yard Setback 5 feet
111inimunn Side Street Setbnclc
PQajor arterial and collector streets ZO feet • `
141inor streets within subdivision 15 feet
Setbacks shall be measured from property line to nearest corner •~
of wall of mobile home.
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Section 7.073<d) Pfarlcin * Bach mobile home site shall provide ,
a minimum of two permanent off-street parking spaces. Such
spaces shall not occur in the first five feet from the street property
line. finch space shall be a minimum of 9 x 20 feet. Only open
CAI'pOl't Stx'ueturCS may be allowed in the front yard to cover
the required off-street parking space.
Section 7.073 (e) Outdoor Living Space. Bach mobile home lot
shall huvo an outdoor living area of not less than 300 square feet
with a least dimension of 15 feet. No part of the front or rear
yard setback may bo included in the outdoor living space.
Section 7.0'73 (f) Lot Nidth. 1\iininrum lot width shall be 35 feet
except that no lot depth shall be more than three times the mean
lot width.
Section 7.074 ]tequirements for BuildinJ I~,crmit . As to mobile homes, no
' - occupancy permit, buildin„ permit, or construction permit shall','"-'
bu issued authorizing locution of a mobile home, or construction .
of a stand for u mobile home, on u lot or parcel of land until a
site plan for such lot showing Iccation (alxd distances from the
properly lines of such lot) of:
(a) mobile home
(b) mobile home starxd
(c) patio area
(d) accessory buildings; and
(o) parking spaces and drivcavuy
has been submitted to and approved by the County Building
Department us complying with the design and dimensional
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RECOMMENDED AiV'IENDMENT S TO 'I'II1: URI3AN RESIDENTIAL RIOI3ILL' HOME ZONE
amend the Ada County 'Coning Urdinance Chapter 7.1 Urban Residential hIobile
Home Zone (lt-2 MH) . On June 28 , 197'7 the commission unanimously recommended ,
the following zoning ordinance amendment:
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Section 7.01. No changes are recommended.
Section 7.02 1'rincip:al Permitted Uses
7.021 i.lubilc home.
7.022 All permitted uses spcuificd in Sectiun 7.2 of the R-2
'lone, subject to the conditions and stundurds therein
specified.
Section 7.03 tlu•ough 7.UG: Nu changes lire recommended.
Section 7.07
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7.071 Apiilyic;;bility of Other Cudes. In :addition to the con-
ditional requirements recited in Chapter 22.0 of this
Urdin}nice, the above-nuted principal permitted uses,
accessary uses, ,and conditonal uses shall be subjent
to unnplinnce witia the Ik>ise Air Terminal Airport
Ur~lSnance, the Acla County health Cude, i3uilding Code,
Llectrical Code, 1'lu:ubing Code, Fire Cade, setback
r•egututiens and such othc r codas or• regulations prom-
ull;utcd by County, State or Federal Agencies having
jtu•isilictionul authority.
No occupancy permit, zoning; permit or construction
permit shrill bo issued authorizing non-agricultural uses
on parcels of land or tuts on which the structures fail to
front, and on t•rhich the parcels of land or lots in question
m•c not iu accordiincc with the provisions contained in
Section 22.3 of this Ordinance.
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-"~° Section 7.072 Standard; for Uses Other than Plobilc home Subdivision on -
Central 19ater and Sewer. As to all uses other than Mobile _
""~'. ' ~ Ilumes to be located in n subdivision served by central water
ter,-•e: • and centred sewer, the minimum dimensional standards shall
be as set forth in subsection 6.71 of the R-2 zone.
~~ Section 7.073 StancLu•ds for 11Tobi'lc Homy :iubdivisiun on Central water and
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•'' ~ is to be served by central tivnter and central sewer, the following ..
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' shall be reP'ulated by the separation and setback requirements
and occupied lot area ratios as sot forth in this Section, provided,
. however, that no lot shall contain less than 4,500 square feet,
•~ - and no mobile home may be located on n lot which contains fewer
~" square Ccet than thx•ce (3) tunes the square feet contained in such ~ -' '
~' mobile home (and permanent enclosed additions thereto used
for interior living space) . T ire square feet of a mobile home (and
~''•`'~~" such permanent additions) shall be computed from the exterior"^''~:~• ~~`
` dirncnsious exclusive of tongue length. •
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•~.,,, : be located closer than ten (10) feet from any other mobile home
or permanent building within the mobile home development.
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1 l,iajor arterials and collector streets 20 feet .
blinor streets within subdivision 15 feet
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kW ;' Setbac:cs shall be measured from property line to nearest corner -•
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spaces shall not occur in the first five feet from the street property
]ine. Each space shall Le a minimum of 9 :< 20 feet. Only open
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' Section 7.073 (e) Outdoor Livia; Space. Snch mobile home lot
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yard setback may be included in the outdoor living spaco.
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,• lot width.
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' be issued authorizing location of a mobile home, or construction.'
' of a stand for a mobile home, on a ]ot or parcel of land until a
site plan for such lot showing location (and distances from the
property lines of such lot) oG
(a) mobile home
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has been submitted to and approved by the County I3uilding
Department as complyin; with the design and dimensional
'! rcquircnu;nts specified in Section 7.073 hereof.
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LEE G. PULLEY. M. D.
999 NORTH CURTIS RD. B-IB
B OISE, IDAHO 83]04
TELEPHONE 385-929$
October 10, 1977
Mayor Don Storey
Meridian City Ball
728 Meridian St.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Don Storeys
Flease accept my resignation from the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion. I xill be sper~ing a significant amount of time out of town.
Fhrthermore, I feel that the responsibilities associated with developing
the Comprehensive Flan call for more specialised training and knowledge
than I possess.
Sincere
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