2009 05-07IDIAN
MERIDIAN PLANNING AND:ZONING
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
' City Council Chambers
33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idsho
Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
"Although the City of Meridian no longer requires sworn testimony,
aU presentations before the Mayor and City Council ane expected
to be truthful and honest to best of the ability of the presenter."
1. Roll-call Attendance:
_O Tom O'Brien X Wendy Newton-Huckabay~
X Michael Rohm _X Joe Marshall
~X David Moe -chairman ,
2. Adoption of the Agenda: Approve
3. Consent Agenda: ~I
A. Approve Minutes of April 16, 2009 Planning and .,Zoning
Commission Meeting: Approve
B. Findings of Fact and .Conclusions. of Law for Approval: GUP
09-002 Request for Conditional Use Permit approval far adrive-thru ; . ,
establishment in a C-G zone within 300 feet of another drive-thru c
establishment for Idadiv Credit Union by ZGA Architects
Planners LTD - NWC of Meridian Road and Corporate Driver
Approve
4. Public Hearing: RZ 09-001 Request for Rezone of 7.65 .acres consistirt~
of 25 single-family residen#ial lots and 2 common lots (Lots 1 and 2 and a .
portion of Lot 3, Block 2; portions of Lots 1 & 10 and .Lots 2-9, Block 1:
Dove Meadows Subdivision No. 1; portions of Lots 11 & 12 and Lots 13=
24, Block 1, Dove Meadows Subdivision No. 2) from L-O #o R-8.for Dove
Meadows by City of Meridian Planning Department -various properties in .
Dove Meadows Subdivision Nos. 1 and 2 zoned L-O: Recommend
Approval to City Council
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5. Public Hearing: CUP 09-004 Request for Conditional Use Permit fora ;~
daycare center in an R-4 zoning district for Piter Patter Club by Patter
Patter Club, LLC - 2371 N. Monaco Way: Approve
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6. Public Hearing: ZOA 09-001 Request for Zoning Ordinance /Unified
Development Code (UDC) Text Amendment to modify and clean up
specific sections of the UDC for Outdoor Storage and Parking Unified
Development Code Text Amendment by City of Meridian Planning
Department -See application for details of all sections proposed for
amendments: Recommend Approval to City Council
Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda - May 7, 2009 Page 2 of 2
All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian.
Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing,
please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.
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MERIDIAN PLANNING AND ZONING
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
City Council Chambers
33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
"Although the City of Meridian no longer requires sworn testimony,
all presentations before the Mayor and City Council are expected
to be truthful and honest to best of the ability of the presenter."
1. Roll-call Attendance:
Tom O'Brien ~ Wendy Newton-Huckabay
~~ Michael Rohm _~~Joe Marshall
_~ David Moe -chairman
2. Adoption of the Agenda: ~~p I~~p~
3. Consent Agenda: 11
A. Approve Minutes of April 16, 2009 Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting: ~~p~~
B. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Approval: CUP
09-002 Request for Conditional Use Permit approval for adrive-thru
establishment in a C-G zone within 300 feet of another drive-thru
establishment for Idadiv Credit Union by ZGA Architects &
Planners LTD - NWC of Meridian Road and Corporate Drive: ~ pry ~.
4. Public Hearing: RZ 09-001 Request for Rezone of 7.65 acres consisting
of 25 single-family residential lots and 2 common lots (Lots 1 and 2 and a
portion of Lot 3, Block 2; portions of Lots 1 & 10 and Lots 2-9, Block 1,
Dove Meadows Subdivision No. 1; portions of Lots 11 & 12 and Lots 13-
24, Block 1, Dove Meadows Subdivision No. 2) from L-O to R-8 for Dove
Meadows by City of Meridian Planning Department -various properties in
D ve Meadows Subdivision Nos. 1 and 2 zoned L-O:
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5. Public Hearing: CUP 09-004 Request for Conditlonal Use Permit for a
daycare center in an R-4 zoning district for Pitter Patter Club by Pitter
Patter Club, LLC - 2371 N. Monaco Way: ~p~,.~ U ~
6. Public Hearing: ZOA 09-001 Request for Zoning Ordinance /Unified
Development Code (UDC) Text Amendment to modify and clean up
specific sections of the UDC for Outdoor Storage and Parking Unified
Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda - May 7, 2009 Page 1 of 2
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Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing,
please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.
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Development Code Text Amendment by City of Meridian Planning
Department -See application for details of all sections proposed for
amendments:
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Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda - May 7, 2009 Page 2 of 2
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please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.
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E IDIAN-^" MERIDIAN PLANNING AND ZONING
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
City Council Chambers
33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
"Although the City of Meridian no longer requires sworn testimony,
all presentations before the Mayor and City Council are expected
to be truthful and honest to best of the ability of the presenter."
1. Roll-call Attendance:
Tom O'Brien Wendy Newton-Huckabay
Michael Rohm Joe Marshall
David Moe -chairman
2. Adoption of the Agenda:
3. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Minutes of April 16, 2009 Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting:
B. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Approval: CUP
09-002 Request for Conditional Use Permit approval for adrive-thru
establishment in a C-G zone within 300 feet of another drive-thru
establishment for Idadiv Credit Union by ZGA Architects &
Planners LTD - NWC of Meridian Road and Corporate Drive:
4. Public Hearing: RZ 09-001 Request for Rezone of 7.65 acres consisting
of 25 single-family residential lots and 2 common lots (Lots 1 and 2 and a
portion of Lot 3, Block 2; portions of Lots 1 & 10 and Lots 2-9, Block 1,
Dove Meadows Subdivision No. 1; portions of Lots 11 & 12 and Lots 13-
24, Block 1, Dove Meadows Subdivision No. 2) from L-O to R-8 for Dove
Meadows by City of Meridian Planning Department -various properties in
Dove Meadows Subdivision Nos. 1 and 2 zoned L-O:
5. Public Hearing: CUP 09-004 Request for Conditional Use Permit for a
daycare center in an R-4 zoning district for Pitter Patter Club by Pitter
Patter Club, LLC - 2371 N. Monaco Way:
6. Public Hearing: ZOA 09-001 Request for Zoning Ordinance /Unified
Development Code (UDC) Text Amendment to modify and clean up
specific sections of the UDC for Outdoor Storage and Parking Unified
Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda - May 7, 2009 Page 1 of 2
All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian.
Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing,
please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.
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Development Code Text Amendment by City of Meridian Planning
Department -See application for details of all sections proposed for
amendments:
Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda - May 7, 2009 Page 2 of 2
All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian.
Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing,
please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.
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33 E. Broadway Aventre, Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, May 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
"4lthough ills Gity of Meridia» rw longer requires sworn testimony,
ati prase»tatiars befor+~ the Mayor and City Cou»cil era expected
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1. RoN-call Attendance:
Tom O'Brien Wendy Newton-Fludcabay
Michael Rohm Joe Marshall
David Moe -chairman
2. Adoption of the Agenda:
3. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Minwtes of April 16, 2009 Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting:
B. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Approval: CUP
08.002 Request for Conditional Use Permit approval for adrive-thru
establishment in a C-G zone within 300 feet of another drive-thru
establishment for Idadiv Credk Union by ZGA Architects &
Planners LTD - NWC of Meridian Road and Corporate Drive:
4. Public Hearing: RZ 09-001 Request for Rezone of 7.85 acres oonsiating
of 25 single-family residential tots and 2 common lots (Lots 1 and 2 and a
portion of Lot 3, $iock 2; portions of Lois ! ~ !0 and Lois 2-g, 81odc t,
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24, Block 1, Dove Meadows Subdivision No. 2) from L-O to R-8 for Dove
Meadows by Ctty of Meridian Planning Deparhnent -various properties in
Dove Meadows Subdivision Nos. 1 and 2 zoned L-O;
6. Public Hearing: CUP 09-004 Request for Conditional Use Permit for a
daycare center in an R-4 zoning district far Fitter Patter Ctub by Fitter
Patter Club, LLG - 2371 N. Monaco Way:
6. Publtc Roaring: ZOA 08-001 Request for Zoning Ordinance 1 Unified
Development Code (UDC) Text Amendment to modify and dean up
specific sectrons of the tJDC far Outdoor Storage and Parking Unified
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Meridian Planning and Zoning Meeting May 7, 2009
Meeting of the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission of May 7, 2009, was called to
order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman David Moe.
Members Present: Chairman David Moe, Commissioner Wendy Newton-Huckabay,
Commissioner Joe Marshall, and Commissioner Michael Rohm.
Members Absent: Commissioner Tom O'Brien,
Others Present: Machelle Hill, Bill Nary, Pete Friedman, Sonya Wafters, Scott Steckline,
and Dean Willis.
Item 1: Roll-Call Attendance:
Roll-call
X Wendy Newton-Huckabay Tom O'Brien
X Michael Rohm -Vice Chairman X Joe Marshall
X David Moe -Chairman
Moe: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I'd like to welcome you to the regularly
scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission for May the 7th. I'd like to
call this meeting to order and ask the clerk to call roll, please.
Item 2: Adoption of the Agenda:
Moe: Thank you very much. Next item on the agenda is the adoption of the agenda.
Commissioners, there are no changes to the agenda, so if I could get a motion to
accept the agenda?
Marshall: So moved.
Newton-Huckabay: Second.
Rohm: Second.
Moe: It's been moved and seconded to adopt the agenda. All those in favor say aye.
Opposed. That motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. ONE ABSENT.
Item 3: Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Minutes of April 16, 2009 Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting:
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Page 2 of 23
B. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Approval: CUP
09-002 Request for Conditional Use Permit approval for adrive-thru
establishment in a C-G zone within 300 feet of another drive-thru
establishment for Idadiv Credit Union by ZGA Architects &
Planners LTD - NWC of Meridian Road and Corporate Drive:
Moe: Next item on the agenda is the Consent Agenda. On that we have got two items.
Item No. 1 is the approved minutes of the April 16th, 2009, Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting and the second item is the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of
Law for approval of CUP 09-002. Any questions, comments, Commissioners?
Newton-Huckabay: I have none.
Moe: Okay. Could I get a motion to approve the Consent Agenda?
Marshall: So moved.
Newton-Huckabay: Second.
Moe: It's been moved and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. All those in favor
say aye. Opposed? That motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. ONE ABSENT.
Moe: Before I open our first public hearing tonight, good to see that we have got some
folks in the audience tonight. Thank you very much for coming. Basically, I want to just
kind of give you a rundown for the format that we go through here. I will open the public
hearing. At that time the staff will give a brief overview of the hearing. After they are
done, then, I will, then, ask the applicant to come forward. The applicant will have 15
minutes to, basically, explain their position on their project, whether they -- they are
asking for additional help or whether or not they are in approval of everything. After the
applicant is done there are sign-up sheets in the back for anyone that wants to come
forward and speak on this hearing. You would get three minutes time at that time.
Once everyone on the list has been taken care of I will, then, ask one more time if there
is anyone else in the audience that would like to speak to this hearing and they, too,
would also get three minutes. After that's all done I will, then, ask the applicant to come
back up and, basically, answer any questions that may have been asked during the
public hearings or rebut any other information that was talked about. So, after that time,
then, the Commission, then, would vote and decide how to go from there.
Item 4: Public Hearing: RZ 09-001 Request for Rezone of 7.65 acres consisting
of 25 single-family residential lots and 2 common lots (Lots 1 and 2 and a
portion of Lot 3, Block 2; portions of Lots 1 & 10 and Lots 2-9, Block 1,
Dove Meadows Subdivision No. 1; portions of Lots 11 & 12 and Lots 13-
24, Block 1, Dove Meadows Subdivision No. 2) from L-O to R-8 for Dove
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Meadows by City of Meridian Planning Department -various properties in
Dove Meadows Subdivision Nos. 1 and 2 zoned L-O:
Moe: So, having said that, then, I would now like to open the public hearing on RZ 09-
001 for Dove Meadows, start with the staff report, please.
Wafters: Thank you, Chairman, Commissioners. The first application is a rezone of
7.53 acres of land from L-O, limited office, to R-8, medium density residential. The
property is located north of Fairview off of Hickory Way, midway between Locust Grove
and Eagle Road. The properties consist of 25 single family residential lots and two
common lots in Dove Meadows Subdivision No. 1 and 2. Surrounding uses are single
family residential properties and a church, Capitol Christian. A future land use map
designation for these properties is medium density residential, which is consistent with
the proposed R-8 zoning. A little history on these properties. All of these lots have
been developed with single family homes. The residential use of these properties was
authorized under a previously approved planned development, which allowed
residential uses in the L-O district. Because residential use of these properties lawfully
existed prior to the effective date of the current UDC, 9/15 of '05, the use and structures
are considered nonconforming per UDC 11-16-1, as residential uses are prohibited in
the L-O district. As such, the use is allowed to continue as long as the use remains
lawful, is not expanded or extended subject to the provisions listed in UDC 11-1B-4.
The nonconforming structures maybe be enlarged, repaired, or modified, provided that
the additions or modifications to the structure conform to the requirement listed in UDC
11-1 B-5. The purpose of the amendment is to remove the nonconforming status of the
properties and zone them the same as the rest of the lots in residential sub -- or, excuse
me, Dove Meadows Subdivision, zoned R-8. No written testimony has been received
on this application. Staff is recommending approval of the rezone with the conditions in
the staff report. Staff will stand for any questions the Commissioners may have at this
time.
Moe: Thank you. Any questions of staff?
Newton-Huckabay: I have none.
Moe: Okay. None? I'm going to confuse everyone, because the city was not only the --
talking about it, they were the applicant for this as well. So, there will be no applicant
coming forward now, but we do have a couple of folks that were signed up. First would
be Carol Hall is it? Do you want to come forward? Okay. From the audience she's
fine. Donald? And I assume from the audience he's fine as well, so -- all right. Well,
that was easy enough. Well, at that point now, if there is anyone else in the audience
that would like to speak to this hearing now, you're more than welcome to come
forward. None of the scouts? All right. Well, I gave you a shot. So, Commissioners?
Rohm: Mr. Chairman?
Moe: Commissioner Rohm.
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Rohm: I move that we close the public hearing on RZ 09-001.
Marshall: Second.
Moe: It's been moved and seconded to close the public hearing on RZ 09-001. All
those in favor say aye. Opposed? That motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. ONE ABSENT.
Moe: Mr. Rohm, you're doing so well.
Rohm: Okay. Mr. Chairman?
Moe: Yes.
Rohm: After considering all staff, applicant, and public testimony, I move to recommend
approval to the City Council of file number RZ 09-001 as presented in the staff report for
the hearing date of May 7th, 2009, with no modifications.
Marshall: Second.
Moe: It's been moved and seconded to approve RZ 09-001. All those in favor say aye.
Opposed? That motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. ONE ABSENT.
Item 5: Public Hearing: CUP 09-004 Request for Conditional Use Permit for a
daycare center in an R-4 zoning district for Pitter Patter Club by Pitter
Patter Club, LLC - 2371 N. Monaco Way:
Moe: At this time I'd like to open the public hearing on CUP 09-004 for Pitter Patter
Club and start with the staff report, please.
Wafters: Thank you, Chairman Moe, Members of the Commission. The next
application before you is a Conditional Use Permit for a day care center for 12 to 20
children in an R-4 district. The property is located at 2371 North Monaco Way, half a
mile north of Cherry Lane, a quarter mile west of Linder Road. The applicant has
submitted a site plan showing the floor plan of the existing 1,040 square foot house.
The fenced rear yard area, landscaping, and parking areas. Two off-street parking
spaces are required to be provided, based on the square footage of the home. Two
spaces are proposed in an enclosed garage and two spaces are proposed on a parking
pad outside the garage, which complies with and exceeds UDC requirements. A six
foot tall solid wood fence encloses the rear yard where the play area is proposed. The
proposed hours of operation for the daycare center are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., which
may change depending on demand, but not later than 11:00 p.m. Monday through
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Friday. The UDC specific use standards for daycare facilities allow daycares in
residential districts to operate between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. There have been ten
letters of testimony in support of this application received from neighbors by the city. No
letters in objection to the application have been received. Staff finds that the site is
large enough to accommodate the proposed use, that the use will be harmonious with
the Comprehensive Plan and that the daycare will provide a much needed service in
this area and will contribute to the variety of uses in the city. The daycare should be
compatible with other uses and should not adversely affect other properties in the
general neighborhood if the applicant complies with the conditions of approval. While
staff recognizes the traffic and noise will increase with the approval of a daycare facility
in this area, staff does not believe the amount generated will be detrimental to the
general welfare of the public. Therefore, staff is recommending approval of the subject
Conditional Use Permit application with the conditions in the staff report. Staff will stand
for any questions the Commission may have at this time.
Rohm: Thank you. Any questions of staff at this time?
Marshall: No.
Moe: Okay. Would the applicant like to come forward, please. And, please, state your
name and address for the record when you come up, please.
Jansson: Hi. My name is Juanita Jansson and I'm with Pitter Patter Club, LLC. And
what else did you say? I'm sorry, I'm a little nervous.
Moe: Your address.
Jansson: The address is 2371 North Monaco in Meridian.
Moe: Okay.
Jansson: And the purpose would be to service the neighborhood. We have lived there
since 1985. We had the home built. And so where they -- one of the few that are still
there since, then, you know. And we are not living in the residence now, but it's still --
I'm still the owner. Have never sold or anything. I have been the sole owner of that
home. I have watched all the kids from the neighborhood grow up there and my kids --
now I have my own grandkids and I have always served -- I was always the
neighborhood cookie lady after work, you know, and so I'm used to having kids and
being so close to a school I thought it would be a good location to serve the community.
As far as traffic is concerned, we plan on servicing the neighborhood which was people
-- working mothers in the neighborhood. So, it's not like we are going to bring a whole
lot of traffic from the outside, we plan on catering within, so that would kind of eliminate
the traffic. Excuse me. Again, like I said, we are right around the corner from an
elementary school, which is Linder, and we'd like to open as soon as possible and we
would be -- we would be marketing to newborns all the way to kindergarten.
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Moe: Okay.
Jansson: And that's it.
Moe: As far as the staff report itself, are you in agreement with everything within the
staff report?
Jansson: Yes.
Moe: Okay. Any other questions, Commissioners?
Rohm: Did you say that you -- there is nobody living in the home?
Jansson: No, I'm not -- no, I don't live in the home.
Rohm: So, it will just be used for daycare and --
Jansson: Correct. That would be correct.
Rohm: -- then, when there is no -- at the end of the day it will be unoccupied at night?
Jansson: Correct. At the end of the day we would clean up and disinfect everything
and get prepared for the following day and so we lock up at the end of the day. That's
correct.
Rohm: Thank you.
Moe: Any other questions, Commissioners?
Newton-Huckabay: I have none.
Moe: Okay. Thank you very much.
Jansson: Okay. Thank you.
Moe: On the sign up sheet Nicole. Okay. From the audience she signed up, she's one
of the applicants, basically. Okay. Next on the list would be Glen Olsen. Name and
address, please.
Olsen: Glen Olsen. 2368 North Glennfield Way.
Moe: Thank you.
Olsen: We -- I own the home immediately behind the daycare -- or the home that's
proposed. I have a document that I got the signature of my -- of myself and the
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neighbors directly adjoining the property that asked that the Commission reject the
proposal, so I have that and with signatures --
Moe: Would you, please, give it to the clerk.
Olsen: My main concern -- I don't know, do I need to speak into something?
Moe: You're fine.
Olsen: My main concern is based on the neighborhood -- we don't have a
neighborhood association. That has expired and is gone and so if there were
covenants I, obviously, think that this probably would not go through. But my concern is
not necessarily that the daycare be provided, but that -- well, there is several concerns,
but I do think that it will alter the character of the neighborhood. It's not doing well as it
is and the neighborhood's kind of going downhill and I think this would add to that.
That's kind of my overall opinion. According to Ada County's web site it's an 11 -- it's a
1,040 square foot home with one bathroom and there is up to 20 children that could be
provided into that home. I don't think that would probably be adequate without some
significant remodeling and changes to the home. Also, the Meridian city web site refers
to the code where daycares are allowed Conditional Use Permits and it refers to off-
street parking for the safety of the children. It also refers to a pick up and turn around
areas and I have that, but I'm sure you're familiar with those rules. But I have the cite if
you'd like to look at it. It's 11-4-3.9. And so my concern is that the property is not very
big and that the impact on my property becoming -- and the adjoining property
essentially becoming a commercial building, with dropping off -- and I know they are
looking to service the neighborhood, but Linder Elementary draws from a huge area
where people would be dropping off -- and I don't believe that the off-street parking for
four cars if you're pulling in and out of that neighborhood would be sufficient to take care
of the same -- and care for the safety of 20 -- up to 20 children being dropped off there.
Also it's in and out. Those cars would be backing up and if it were in and out one way,
but if you have little children coming in or being picked up that an in and out driveway,
essentially, for four cars isn't going to be adequate, unless there is some way to get
those cars to get out of there without backing in some shape or form and maybe the
staff has had other experience, but looking at the home at least from that standpoint if
it's going to max out up to 20 children, I think you're asking for problems. But that's my
opinion. Also, the other aspect of it was that -- well, those were my main concerns.
Obviously, it's the property behind me and I would rather not that that take place, but my
-- the reasons for that are I think it will reduce my property value, make my home harder
to sell than it is, and neighbors adjoining on both sides of the property agree with that
based on the document. So, that's, essentially, my concerns with approval of this
conditional use.
Moe: Any questions?
Newton-Huckabay: Mr. Chair?
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Moe: Commissioner Newton-Huckabay.
Newton-Huckabay: Mr. Olsen, are you the only one of the three who signed that
document that are here?
Olsen: No. I signed it and the two neighbors adjoining and their addresses are on the
form.
Newton-Huckabay: Right. But they aren't here this evening?
Olsen: One is here, yes
Newton-Huckabay: Okay.
Olsen: And I believe she's next on the list.
Newton-Huckabay: Okay.
Moe: I would ask the question -- I understand that there were two neighborhood
meetings that no one attended. I'm wondering were you aware of those meetings?
Olsen: We got the letter notifying me of the -- and I just made a note that this hearing
would be held, I didn't read far enough if that was in the letter that was sent out if there
was a meeting. But I knew this was being held and this is what I planned for. So, if I
missed it it was not because I intended to. I would have been there had I read probably
the letter farther.
Moe: Okay. Any other questions?
Rohm: Just a comment.
Olsen: Yes.
Rohm: Probably should have read the letter.
Olsen: And no question, but I also know that that's why I'm here.
Rohm: Well -- and so noted.
Moe: Thank you very much.
Olsen: Thank you.
Newton-Huckabay: Mr. Chair?
Moe: Commissioner Newton-Huckabay. I'm sorry.
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Newton-Huckabay: I don't have a question for you, Mr. Olsen --
Olsen: Okay.
Newton-Huckabay: But can you go back to like a map? I maybe seem dense here.
Where is -- I'm trying to put this -- where is the school? I'm trying to get my bearings,
so --
Wafters: I believe it's just south and east of there, Commissioner Newton-Huckabay.
That big lot.
Friedman: No. That's a park.
Wafters: Is that a park? I'm not absolutely sure.
Newton-Huckabay: Oh. How about if I look at that map. Okay.
Friedman: I don't think so, because there is no access into it.
Wafters: No, that's not it. It may not show on this map.
Rohm: It's not right below the word site just due south?
Wafters: No. I believe that's a common area.
Marshall: That's got --that's got lots all the way around it. It's got to be a park.
Rohm: Oh.
Wafters: The applicant can probably answer that question for you.
Newton-Huckabay: Where is Chateau Drive?
Moe: Yeah. Can you come up and show us -- or tell us where the school site is?
Wafters: No. Go right up and point to it.
Jansson: This is not on.
Wafters: It's not on?
Moe: Now nothing's on?
Wafters: I'm sorry, I didn't know that wasn't on either. Is it still not on?
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Jansson: You wanted to know where the school was?
Newton-Huckabay: Yeah. Please.
Jansson: Okay. Can you scroll down a little bit? The school is right --
Friedman: Well, that's about as -- unfortunately.
Jansson: Okay. So, if you come back out from the home out this way and you turn
around right in here. Here is the school. You turn in here and the school sits right --
Friedman: It is there.
Newton-Huckabay: Okay. All right.
Jansson: Were the arrow's at that's where the school's at.
Newton-Huckabay: Okay.
Marshall: It is on that site. You were right.
Wafters: Didn't have a big enough view of the map.
Newton-Huckabay: Okay. So, this is Chateau Drive.
Jansson: So, basically, it's from here --
Marshall: There underneath the site.
Wafters: It's tucked back in there, isn't it?
Friedman: Yeah.
Newton-Huckabay: You were right, we were wrong.
Marshall: That surprises me that it's completely surrounded by lots.
Rohm: Thank you.
Newton-Huckabay: Thank you.
Moe: Thank you very much.
Jansson: Thank you.
Moe: Next on the list -- is it Callie? Would you like to come forward, please.
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Eckhart: Excuse me. My name is Callie Eckhart and I live at 2381 North Monaco. My
house is directly affected. I am to the north of them. I would like to voice several
concerns of mine regarding the daycare. One is with the down turn of the economy,
obviously, home values have gone down. I know me personally my house value has
dropped significantly and I can't afford for another -- another thing to hit me to lose more
property value on my home, so -- sorry, you'll have to excuse me, I'm a little nervous, so
-- my husband and I are first time home buyers and we chose this area specifically
thinking, you know, this was what we could afford and the nicest neighborhood and we
never -- we never thought we'd come across, you know, a vacant home being turned
into a daycare that was our neighbor. So, it's kind of a shock for us that it's going to be
a commercial building. So, that's -- that's my main concern is our home value is going
to drop significantly, so -- I used to live by a daycare and we chose to move, because of
everything. Traffic, the noise, the -- everything that's involved. So, I know what it's like.
I personally know what it's like and I chose to move away from it and never thought I
would unwillingly have to live next to a daycare that's going to provide services for up to
20 children again, so -- as well as my daughter's room, who is 11 months old, is
probably less than five feet away from where their two off-road parking spots are. So,
6:00 a.m. -- possibly 6:00 a.m. Right now it's 7:00 -- could change. My daughter is
going to be woken up every day, so a big concern of mine. As well as they have only
been a few months. I don't know if it's changed significantly or not, but it's a high traffic
road. Like was said, the school's near by. There is a lot of traffic that goes up and
down that road. I don't like it, but it is a safety concern of ours as well. The reason I
didn't show up to the two meetings is I'm a working mom and it just -- it didn't fall under
my schedule. I don't have a flexible schedule to work with. So, would have been there
and I know Nicole and -- one of the applicants. They are great people, but Ijust -- I just
wasn't able to attend those meetings. So, it's nothing that I wasn't, you know, just
blatantly ignoring the fact that they would like to talk about it, so -- I was able to come to
this meeting. I just -- you know, I figure if this is a concern of theirs -- or, you know, that
they want to start this as a career -- I know that there is tons of commercial spaces
available, you know, if this is really like a life long dream of theirs. You know, there is
lots of opportunities for good deals on commercial spaces. I just don't want it next door
to me in a subdivision. You know, I lived in a -- I moved to a subdivision to be a
subdivision, not in a commercial area. So, I just -- I ask that you take into consideration,
you know, my home value, my neighbor's home values, my daughter, and the kids'
safety. So, I appreciate it.
Moe: Thank you very much.
Newton-Huckabay: Thank you.
Moe: Any questions? Okay. Thank you very much.
Eckhart: Thank you.
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Moe: Carolyn Hall has signed up and, then, crossed out. You were signed up on this
as well. Okay. Not a problem. Okay. From the audience -- wrong form. That's it, then.
If there is anyone else that would like to speak, you're more than welcome to come up.
I don't see anyone that wants to come up. So, Commissioners, questions?
Comments?
Newton-Huckabay: Mr. Chair?
Hill: Mr. Chair, applicant rebuttal.
Moe: Thank you very much. Sorry about that. Would the applicant like to come
forward, please, and discuss what you heard them talk about. And, again, please, state
your name and address for the record.
Jansson: Okay. Juanita Jansson. 42371 North Monaco. So, the first question or
concern that our back door neighbor addressed was the number of children. Now it
sounds like -- like 20 may be a huge number, but when we are talking infants, it's not
like they make a lot of noise. And even if they cry it's not going to go outside the doors.
As far as six year olds, when they go out to play in the backyard in the first place it's
fenced. Secondly, they will be monitored and it will be a time frame. It's not like they
are going to be outside all day long. It's no different than the school. They will go out
for a little bit and, then, they will come back in and so that's going to be monitored -- it's
going to be regulated. It's not like they are just going to be outside making a lot of noise
all day long. It's -- again, as far as the noise is concerned, I believe it's no different than
living next to Linder Elementary. From Pitter Patter to the school you can hear the
school at any given time during recesses, lunch, and breaks you can hear the children
to all the neighbors and I don't know how far out you can hear it, but you can hear the
school. So, the fact that the daycare being there I don't think that would increase the
noise anymore than hearing the school. And plus at the school you have different
recesses and breaks and lunches. You have two or three different lunches, because of
the -- you know, the school's growing and they have the first lunch and second lunch.
So, with Pitter Patter with the children -- when the children come out, again, it's going to
be just -- you know, I mean right now I couldn't tell you exact minutes, but it's going to
be limited, so it's not -- again, it's not like they are going to be outside all day long
making noise. As far as -- excuse me. As far as the parking is concerned, there is
plenty of parking and we meet the requirements for the parking as far as off the road
and, then, there is also -- it's no different than when you walk -- when you park your car
in the front of the house, because you forgot your purse or you forgot your bill book and
you get out of your car and run in the house to -- you know, to grab your things and get
back in the car. It takes, what, five minutes, maybe ten minutes to get off and you say
good morning and drop your children off and, you know, let us take them and so it
wouldn't be that -- that far as far as impact on the traffic. And, again, that's assuming
that someone wanted to park, you know, in front of the house. There is plenty of
parking. It wouldn't take very long. But the parking is there. We do meet all the
requirements for the parking and so I don't think parking is an issue. Again, if you look
on the map you will see that -- can luse -- can I point? So, the house sits -- where the
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house sits there is -- where the house sits there is plenty of -- there is a circular drive on
Tracy where someone can either come in here -- I'm not doing this right. It's -- and the
parking in here, they can reverse and there is -- it's okay. But there is -- what I'm
saying there is plenty of room, it's not like it's going to impact or be in the way or
anything like that. The parking, people coming in, it's only the morning hours when --
usually working mothers, working parents that come and drop the children off and
usually that's when the morning traffic is minimal, is usually mothers or fathers dropping
their children off. There isn't a whole lot of traffic. And I know from experience, again,
because I have lived there since 1984 or'85 when the house was built. So, I know that
-- I know exactly how that operates. As far as the house being vacant, it's because it
was -- I had the renters move out and we came in and worked on it and did a lot of work
and that's why the house has been vacant. But for the neighbor, again, it goes right
back to the noise. I don't think the noise is going to be anymore -- any louder than
listening or hearing the children from elementary, the noise that everybody's used to
that live there. I mean if you live anywhere in that school area, you know you always
hear the laughter of the children on the playground and that's a sound that you get used
it and it's like it doesn't affect you. And so a daycare next to a neighbor, you know, most
of the children will be small, so it would be minimal. So, I think I have addressed
everything.
Moe: Okay. Thank you. Anymore questions, Commissioners? Thank you very much.
Jansson: You're welcome.
Moe: Well, Commissioners, any comments?
Rohm: Before we have some comments, let's just go ahead and close the hearing.
Can we do that?
Moe: That would be fine.
Rohm: Okay. Mr. Chairman?
Moe: Commissioner Rohm.
Rohm: I move that we close the public hearing on CUP 09-004.
Newton-Huckabay: Second.
Moe: It's been moved and seconded to close the public hearing on CUP 09-004. All
those in favor say aye. Opposed? That motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. ONE ABSENT.
Rohm: And I have some additional thoughts.
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Rohm: Yeah. How about that. My personal opinion on these daycares within our
community, the city code that we have has specific statutes, so that the daycare can be
put in the community that we live and it's there so that we can have community minded
daycare centers that will serve within that subdivision and my personal opinion is they
have met all the requirements of the application and I think that the majority of the
people that they will serve will come directly from within their own area and it would be a
good addition to the city.
Moe: Thank you, sir.
Marshall: Also considering that Monaco appears to have a fairly high traffic level
already relative to a residential road, I can't see that -- I'm just not convinced that it's
going to cause a considerable traffic issue. You already have a number of cars on
there, you're not adding significantly to that number. It appears that it meets all code as
far as parking and I agree that it's only a few minutes to pick up and drop off kids. You
have got, essentially, two spots in the driveway and out on the road looking at that. And
having that elementary school within fairly close proximity, you're going to hear those
kids at the elementary school as it is. I hear them in my subdivision and they are
considerably further away than this. I -- to be honest, I'm convinced that it would serve
the greater good of the community.
Moe: Okay.
Newton-Huckabay: Mr. Chair?
Moe: Commissioner Newton-Huckabay, any thoughts?
Newton-Huckabay: Yes. I have some thoughts, actually. Going through the letters that
we received in favor of the daycare, I noticed that all of them are either on Chateau --
there is one that is actually on Monaco that we received. If I was going to embark on
this endeavor, the people that I would be politicking the most with would be those
people whose property touched mine. All three of which are not in favor of having a
daycare center next to them. I would put burden on all of you for not showing up at --
reading the letter, going to the meeting, getting together. I think that was negligent by
all three people. I usually don't have an issue with daycare centers in neighborhoods,
but it seems to me that the vast percentage of applications that we get are residences
where the person lives in it and wants to watch children in their home. Listening to Mr.
Olsen and Mrs. Eckhart, I find myself thinking if one of my neighbors on either side of
me chose to do this, I would not be very happy, irregardless of what condition my
neighborhood was in or what the value of my home was, that just wouldn't be what I
moved into my home for. Now, had I moved into a home and it's the second one in the
subdivision or at some kind of an intersection, something like that, I think that something
like that might be more reasonable. But I find that the majority of the folks in favor of
this wouldn't be living next door to it. I think that for myself I have to give a little bit more
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weight for those three people who would live next door to it and I -- I don't know that this
would be appropriate. If it was a residence and you were talking two or three to six
children I would have a little bit different opinion, but I don't think that I would be in favor
of this Conditional Use Permit. I understand that it does meet all the criteria of the code,
but at the end of the day it is a conditional use and I don't feel like it fits the spirit of the
neighborhood.
Moe: Okay. Thank you very much. I guess what I would point out, again, is it does
meet all the criteria and, basically, one of the main things that this body does is we have
to review to verify that it does meet all conditions. Your point in regards to the sign up --
the ten letters and whatnot, them not, basically, being right next door and whatnot, I
anticipate that some of those are going to be residents that live nearby that are planning
to possibly use this facility, like Mr. Rohm spoke about the fact that the neighborhood
itself would benefit by having a daycare there. So, therefore, I, actually, think that it's
probably a good idea that the daycare be approved.
Newton-Huckabay: Mr. Chair?
Moe: Commissioner.
Newton-Huckabay: I'd like to ask a question of staff. By the mere fact that something
meets all of the criteria of the code in a Conditional Use Permit, does it -- for example,
when we have an annexation we may deny that based on the fact maybe it's not in the
best interest of the city. Do we have that same leeway on a Conditional Use Permit? Is
there some component of form, fit, and function in that area?
Wafters: Chairman Moe, Commissioners, Commissioner Newton-Huckabay, yes, there
are a set findings with the Conditional Use Permits that we have to be able to make to
approve a Conditional Use Permit. Staff did review those findings and believes that we
-- we can meet those findings in this instance.
Friedman: Mr. Chairman, Commissioners, yeah, and there is also a bit of difference
between, for example, an annexation and a Conditional Use Permit, because an
annexation is, essentially, a contract whether or not -- up or down vote whether we feel
it's appropriate if it comes into the city and so forth. Conditional use permits going way
back are those activities that have been legislatively identified as being just permitted,
but require an additional level of review and the ability to attach conditions to. So, it's
not like you have a single family home that's permitted by right. Now, if you were to find
that there was an absolute threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, you could
recommend -- or you could in this case vote for denial. You also have the ability to
limited -- by code limit the hours, limit the number of clients that may be allowed in one
of these daycare centers also. Or if the majority of the Commission does feel strongly
that it -- even though it complies with the provisions of the code -- I suspect you would
have to have very strong reasons and findings to demonstrate how you feel it does not
meet those specific standards. And Mr. Nary can correct me if I'm wrong on any of that.
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Nary: Mr. Chairman, Members of the Commission, I'm not going to correct Mr.
Friedman. He's correct. The only issue -- the difference -- the significant difference
here probably for Commissioner Newton-Huckabay is at an annexation it is an absolute
right of the city to choose whether or not it is compatible with the city in general, whether
it is appropriate for the city at this particular time. With a conditional use the
presumption that the court looks at is that in the exercise of your scrutiny of the
ordinance that it is -- it is more heavily favored that it is allowed in that area subject to
whatever conditions you think are appropriate to make it compatible with the
neighborhood. Now, those conditions as Mr. Friedman just stated would be hours of
operation, level of service that they can provide, number of patrons they can use in that
-- how that would impact those neighborhoods. The value of people's homes is not
something the Supreme Court in the state of Idaho has recognized as anything for this
body or the City Council to consider in making that decision. So, although the folks that
live in those houses that are immediately adjacent may believe it may impact their --
their value of their property, the Supreme Court has not said that there is any way to
gain that evidence or any way to use that as criteria for conditions. So, all the court's
looking at is philosophically what they are saying is the city has already made a
legislative decision that a use like this could be used in this area subject to whatever
conditions are necessary and appropriate to make it compatible in conformance with the
rest of the neighborhood. So, those are things like building heights that you deal with
sometimes, hours of operations if it's a business, those types of things. So, it's a
difference from both a legal perspective, as well as a philosophical perspective as to
what you're evaluating today. What you're looking at is what conditions, if any, beyond
what the staff has suggested that you think are appropriate to meet whatever the nature
and quality of that current neighborhood is, what you may need to maintain that. So,
long lawyer answer, but really the difference is it's not quite as simple as an annexation
where you could make a choice that it doesn't fit the city at this time.
Newton-Huckabay: Okay.
Moe: Thank you very much, Mr. Nary.
Newton-Huckabay: Well, I guess it's just kind of like wearing Army boots with an
evening gown, you can do it, but it just doesn't look good. I would like to, then, if the
options are, then, limit -- 20 is a large amount of children in a residential daycare center.
Rohm: Well, we can certainly put a limit less than the application, so if you've got a
number that -- that you feel comfortable with, you know, I'm willing to listen to additional
thoughts in that area.
Marshall: I would like to ask if there is a code regulating the number of staff, the square
footage, limiting the number of children within a daycare facility and what code -- I
believe there is some state code along those lines and what that is.
Friedman: Mr. Chairman, Commissioners, our -- the code does set the hours of
operation. We have put a limit on the children in the various types of daycare centers,
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but as far as the operational aspects of it, the numbers of staff ratio to client, health and
sanitation and so forth, those are all regulated by -- by the state through the Department
of Health and Welfare and through their licensing procedures and, of course, other than
family home daycares they are required to be licensed.
Nary: Mr. Chairman?
Marshall: Do we have any idea what that is?
Nary: Yeah. Mr. Chairman, Members of the Commission, you have closed your public
hearing and now you're asking for additional facts, so you might want to consider
reopening your hearing. If your concern is the number, the provider may be able to
provide you some of that. Currently in the state of Idaho the day care operation 12 or
more children not related to the applicant is required to be licensed by the state. The
legislature in this current session has considered a cap of seven to be, then, licensed by
the state and that was approved by the house and was sent back to the senate and
hasn't been voted on yet, so it's still pending. So, 12 is the number that is current in the
state, but if you want more specifics as to what does that mean when they -- when they
license it -- but, again, you may want more facts from the applicant, because right now if
you were to just pick a number it would probably be argued that it's somewhat arbitrary,
since you really don't have any evidence in front of you as to whether ten would be
more appropriate than 20 or 15 is adequate, whether that's adequate for what the
applicant's asking for, I don't know. So, you might want to do that.
Moe: Well, I guess I would ask -- I would ask Commissioners is does that really matter
at this time, because we know for a fact that they have to be licensed, so, therefore,
they are going to have to meet the criteria to begin with. So, I don't know that the count,
not unless you really do want to, you know, reduce it down, it's going to have to meet
the guidelines anyway.
Marshall: I think those things need to be explored only if we want to explore limiting that
beyond what's been provided here.
Rohm: And I suppose my final thoughts on it are that if, in fact, the state licensing
states that they can have that number, then, far be it from me to say otherwise, just from
personal feeling. And that's not to disagree with Commissioner Newton-Huckabay,
because I do believe it is a little bit like wearing a pair of Army boots with an --
Newton-Huckabay: Evening gown.
Rohm: -- evening gown. But that being said, I still think that it's -- overall it's going to be
in the best interest of the community to approve this and that's where I'll end my
comments.
Moe: Okay. Having said that -- I mean if, in fact, Commissioner Newton-Huckabay, you
would like more information, you're more than welcome to reopen the public hearing
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and we can get that information to continue. I have no problem with that whatsoever, if
that's what you would like to do.
Nary: Mr. Chairman? And, Mr. Chair, Commissioner Newton-Huckabay and other
Commissioners, I did look up here while I was sitting here. They do have that staff -- or
that state statute that was signed by the governor, was approved by both the house and
the senator and it does require that facilities over seven that .are not related to the
provider, require a state license. So, if that helps you. But it was approved by both
houses and signed by the governor.
Newton-Huckabay: Thank you.
Moe: Thank you.
Newton-Huckabay: Chairman Moe, it appears to me that the question of number of
children is not necessarily going to impact Commissioner Marshall's or Commissioner
Rohm's decision on this and it would only be feasible to reopen the public hearing if it
would.
Moe: Okay.
Newton-Huckabay: So, I would say someone can make a motion and we will vote our
conscience.
Moe: Okay. Commissioner Newton-Huckabay has made her comments, so can I hear
from any other?
Marshall: Mr. Chairman, after considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I
move to approve file number CUP 09-004 as presented in the staff report for the
hearing date of May 7th, 2009, with no modifications.
Rohm: Second.
Moe: It's been moved and seconded to approve CUP 09-004 for Pitter Patter Club. All
those in favor say aye. Opposed?
Newton-Huckabay: Opposed.
Moe: That is one opposed. That motion has been approved.
MOTION CARRIED: THREE AYES. ONE ABSENT.
Item 6: Public Hearing: ZOA 09-001 Request for Zoning Ordinance /Unified
Development Code (UDC) Text Amendment to modify and clean up
specific sections of the UDC for Outdoor Storage and Parking .Unified
Development Code Text Amendment by City of Meridian Planning
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Department -See application for details of all sections proposed for
amendments:
Moe: Thank you. The next public hearing I'd like to open is ZOA 09-001 for a request
for zoning ordinance for an outdoor storage and parking, Unified Development Code
text amendment by the Planning Department.
Friedman: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Commissioners. The proposed UDC
amendments are primarily clarifications to the standards for off-street parking, storage,
and landscaping in the UDC. They are to clean up some areas that we have found to
be problematic or areas where we have been making interpretations and so we are
memorializing those and formalizing those. Essentially, what we are addressing are
some of the screening requirements in the industrial districts where it just doesn't make
sense to require screening where you might have abutting industrial uses that are not
viewed from a public right of way or viewed from a residential property or, in fact,
impacted any residential properties. We also have situations where we require five foot
property -- buffers or perimeter buffers in parking lots, but we also try to encourage
shared parking and so what happens when you have two users sharing a parking lot on
two separate lots, but, then, we are requiring a five foot perimeter buffer in between
those lots. So, we are trying to clarify that. Another area that we are looking at is it's
come to our attention that we have had some issues with the long-term parking of large
recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and those sorts of things in driveways and so what
the code amendment we are proposing is that essentially we limit the parking of -- in the
street setback to registered automotive vehicles and motorcycles and that sort of thing
and that the recreational vehicles, the boats, the trailers, any other things you can think
of, be parked and screened either in the rear yards or in the side yards. We don't put a
limit on the number that can be parked back there, but we are requiring -- I don't believe
we are limiting the number of vehicles that can be parked in the rear yard or the side
yard. I could be wrong.
Rohm: Sounds reasonable to me.
Moe: I guess what I would be curious about is how are you going to enforce that?
Friedman: Well, this came to us through code enforcement and this is exactly -- that
exactly, Mr. Chairman, Commissioners, was the genesis of this amendment where we
had asituation -- I don't know all the specifics, but it had to do with a couple of large
vessels that were parked in driveways for quite a period of time and I guess they were
rather imposing and people living on either side were getting tired of kind of looking at
these large vessels sitting out there in the street, so we do recognize, however, that
even if they are moved into a rear yard or into a side yard, that the maximum height of
the fencing -- they have to be screened to a height of six feet. So, yeah, there will be
probably some intrusion -- visual intrusion of larger boats or trailers in those areas, but it
will be like many of our issues, it will be response driven. So, without going through
these line by line, that in a nutshell is what we are trying to get to. We have had some
industrial users come to us and said, you know, there is some areas where you require
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this perimeter landscaping, but we abut another industrial use and we have trucks that
need to maneuver in there and it kind of interferes with the maneuvering of the trucks
and this and so -- so, the real key is where we are really not having a view issue from
the public right of way or from -- again, from residential properties, that we are looking to
at least give the director some room to waive some of the stricter application of
screening requirements onto those industrial properties.
Marshall: I had a couple questions.
Moe: Sure.
Marshall: And I'm not sure how this has worked in the past. How does this affect car
lots and, you know, unregistered vehicles? You got lots of them. How about mechanic
shops where a vehicle has been towed to and is sitting there waiting to be worked on,
waiting to be repaired, but is not functioning, possibly unregistered at the time --
Friedman: Mr. Chairman, Commissioners, this is -- what we have done is we have
broken up the parking requirements and so what we have done is we have put these
parking standards -- you will see under 11-3 -- 11-3C-4, parking, it's parking and use
standards. We used to lump all our parking use standards together, so the underlying
area for single family detached townhouses secondary, single family and attached
dwellings, so now what we are doing is we are starting to segregate the parking
standards for residential areas, as opposed to the commercial areas, which -- which
Commissioner Marshall just mentioned. We are taking that into account,
Commissioner. We are really addressing -- trying to get out the parking of recreational
vehicles in residential neighborhoods.
Marshall: So, this doesn't address --
Moe: This doesn't address the car lot --
Marshall: Got you. Okay. And, then, talking about the areas -- the industrial areas
backing up to the railroad right of way.
Friedman: Yes. That's correct.
Marshall: Are we not requiring screening up against the railroad right of way or we are?
Friedman: We are for -- we are for all -- for the commercial districts, the traditional
districts, essentially Old Town. But not the industrial districts. And we have proposed
for the industrial districts, the way this is written is that we are requiring -- we are
proposing at least to require screening 100 feet back from the road -- from the fronting
road, so perpendicular to the road 100 feet back in the industrial district. So, really,
what you would be seeing as you're driving -- say you're driving -- I'll use Franklin as an
example in an industrial area. If you're driving down Franklin under these requirements
you would have a solid screen required 100 feet back, so at least kind of the view that
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the driver gets from the public street is -- I mean undoubtedly you might see 100 feet
past that, but, generally, we thought 100 feet would be an appropriate distance to
require that screening back there and not all the way around, because, again, you're
going to have industrial users on either side and the railroad behind there. But still in
the Old Town and the commercial districts and so forth where the storage areas butt up
against the railroad or potentially the residential on the other side of the tracks we
wouldn't maintain the requirement for screening.
Marshall: My concern there being that what happens, hopefully, in ten to twenty years
that that railroad becomes -- railway becomes a light rail, how does it -- how do those
yards look, then, to the multitudes traveling that?
Friedman: Mr. Chairman, Commissioners, hopefully in ten to twenty years if that
becomes a reality, if we follow the example that other communities are following and
you're starting to get more rail transit, then, you're going to start getting a whole different
change in the complex uses adjacent to those rail lines. You will start seeing more
mixed use or something like that. It may be that's -- those industrial areas start
transitioning out or being purchased and -- I mean Portland is a good example and
some other communities are an example where you start seeing more mixed use
developments along those rail corridors. There is also examples where, you know, the
rail does -- you know, again, f think of Seattle -- as you come into Seattle on the train
you still go through an industrial area and you still see all kinds of things, plants --
airplane plants, things like that.
Marshall: Well, I can foresee easily a lot of mixed use at the stops along that rail --
Friedman: Right. Yeah.
Marshall: But in between those stops industrial still tends to thrive in a lot of areas.
Friedman: Again, we -- we kind of thought at least in our -- at least our logic was that
the view from the majority of the general public that are traveling along -- along the
roadway and, you know, if you're on the Amtrak and you're coming into Meridian you
might see the back, you know, storage of some piles of lumber or something, but that's
a good -- good question and a good concern. We are just trying to respond to some of
our current industrial users and are saying, hey, why are you making us spend the
money to fence these storage yards when my neighbor's the only one that really looks
at it or the industrial guy behind me or the train that goes through a couple times a day.
So, trying to balance the visual integrity and the interest of our present industrial owners
and users.
Marshall: I just -- I have been on a few of those trains and been through some of those
yards and you kind of go, oh, glad I don't live here and --
Friedman: Yeah.
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Marshall: -- I'd hate somebody to do that with Meridian eventually, if that becomes a
mass transit corridor, which I do believe is hoped and planned for.
Friedman: Yeah. Yeah.
Marshall: And currently we still require fencing off from that area; right?
Friedman: Yeah. Currently we are proposing -- we are proposing now that at least just
in the industrial areas that be relaxed somewhat.
Marshall: I understand. I like most everything else. There is that one I've got a little bit
of a -- I mean planning issue with, because it's very difficult to go back in in the future
and if that becomes a light rail or even as I have heard mention even today just to take
buses and put the rails like you do with pickups and run buses up and down the rail and
start a transit rail that way, you're going to have a lot of people looking at Meridian and
that's their view of Meridian right there and that concerns me. Other than that I like
everything else.
Moe: Any other comments, Commissioners?
Rohm: No, I have none.
Marshall: In the same breath, though, 1 also like the idea of encouraging industrial
growth and doing what we can to, you know, relax the rules when we can, too. So, I'm
a little torn there.
Moe: Uh-huh.
Newton-Huckabay: I guess I -- Mr. Chair, I don't really have any concerns with that. I
don't think that -- they could be overthinking it for me. So, I would -- I'm comfortable
with the text as written.
Moe: Okay. Well, having said that, then --
Rohm: Mr. Chairman?
Moe: Commissioner Rohm.
Rohm: I move that we close the public hearing on -- got to put my glasses back on.
ZOA 09-001.
Newton-Huckabay: Second.
Moe: It's been moved and seconded to close the public hearing on ZOA 09-001. All
those in favor say aye. Opposed? That motion carries.
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MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. ONE ABSENT.
Rohm: Mr. Chairman?
Moe: Commissioner Rohm.
Rohm: I move that we forward onto City Council recommending approval of the text
change for ZOA 09-001 with no changes.
Newton-Huckabay: Second.
Moe: It's been moved and seconded to approve ZOA 09-001. All those in favor say
aye. Opposed? That motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. ONE ABSENT.
Rohm: Mr. Chairman, I move we adjourn.
Marshall: Second.
Newton-Huckabay: Second.
Moe: It's been moved and seconded to adjourn. All those in favor say aye. Opposed?
That motion carries.
MOTION CARRIED: FOUR AYES. ONE ABSENT.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:04 P.M.
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REQUEST Approve Minutes of April 16, 2009 Planning 8~ Zoning Commission Meeting:
AGENCY
CITY CLERK:
CITY ENGINEER:
CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR:
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY POLICE DEPT:
CITY FIRE DEPT:
CITY BUILDING DEPT:
CITY WATER DEPT:
CITY SEWER DEPT:
CITY PARKS DEPT:
MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT:
SANITARY SERVICES:
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT:
CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH:
NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION:
SETTLERS' IRRIGATION:
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May 4, 2009 CUP 09-002
MERIDIAN PLANNING 8~ ZONING MEETING May 7, 2009
APPLICANT ZGA Architects & Planners LTD ITEM NO. 3'B
REQUEST FFCL for Approval -Conditional Use Permit for adrive-thru establishment in a C-G
C-G zone within 300 feet of another drive-thru establishment for Idadiv Credit Union -
NWC of Meridian Road and Corporate Drive
AGENCY
CITY CLERK:
CITY ENGINEER:
CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY POLICE DEPT:
CITY FIRE DEPT:
CITY BUILDING DEPT:
CITY WATER DEPT:
CITY SEWER DEPT:
CITY PARKS DEPT:
MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT:
SANITARY SERVICES:
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT:
CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH:
NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION:
SETTLERS' IRRIGATION:
IDAHO POWER:
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS:
OTHER:
Contacted:
Emailed:
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Materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian.
COMMENTS
See Attached Findings
CITY OF MERIDIAN
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF
LAW AND
DECISION & ORDER
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In the Matter of Conditional Use Permit for a Financial Institution with aDrive-through
Facility in a C-G Zoning District, by ZGA Architects and Planners, LTD.
Case No(s). CUP-09-002; DES-09-006
For the Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing Date of: Apri116, 2009 (Findings on
May 7, 2009 agenda)
A. Findings of Fact
1. Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of April 16, 2009,
incorporated by reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of April 16, 2009,
incorporated by reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of April
16, 2009 incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the
hearing date of April 16, 2009, incorporated by reference)
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the "Local Land Use
Planning Act of 1975," codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (I.C. §67-6503).
2. The Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission takes judicial notice of its Unified
Development Code codified at Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps
thereof. The City of Meridian has, by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the
Amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was adopted August 6,
2002, Resolution No. 02-382 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code §
11-SA.
4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s) received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
CASE NO(S). CUP-09-002, DES-09-006
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5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not
impose expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed.
6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this Decision, which
shall be signed by the Commission Chair and City Clerk and then a copy served by the
Clerk upon the applicant, the Planning Department, the Public Works Department and
any affected party requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the Conditions of Approval in the attached Staff Report
for the hearing date of April 16, 2009, incorporated by reference. The conditions are
concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition
of approval of the application.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the Planning & Zoning Commission's authority as provided in Meridian City
Code § 11-SA and based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein
adopted, it is hereby ordered that:
The applicant's Conditional Use Permit as evidenced by having submitted a Site Plan
Landscape Plan and Elevations, attached in the Staff Report as Exhibit A, is hereby
conditionally approved; and,
2. The site specific and standard conditions of approval are as shown in the attached Staff
Report for the hearing date of April 16, 2009, incorporated by reference.
D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits
Notice of Eighteen (18) Month Conditional Use Permit Duration
Please take notice that the conditional use permit, when granted, shall be valid for a
maximum period of eighteen (18) months unless otherwise approved by the City.
During this time, the applicant shall commence the use as permitted in accord with the
conditions of approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval,
and acquire building permits and commence construction of permanent footings or
structures on or in the ground. For conditional use permits that also require platting, the
final plat must be recorded within this eighteen (18) month period. For projects with
multiple phases, the eighteen (18) month deadline shall apply to the first phase. In the
event that the development is made in successive contiguous segments or multiple
phases, such phases shall be constructed within successive intervals of one (1) year
from the original date of approval. If the successive phases are not submitted within the
one (1) year interval, the conditional approval of the future phases shall be null and
void. Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the
period in accord with 11-SB-6.G.1, the Director may authorize a single extension of the
time to commence the use not to exceed one (1) eighteen (18) month period. Additional
time extensions up to eighteen (18) months as determined and approved by the
Commission maybe granted. With all extensions, the Director or Commission may
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require the conditional use comply with the current provisions of Meridian City Code
Title 11.
E. Notice of Final Action and Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis
1. The Applicant is hereby notified that pursuant to Idaho Code 67-8003, a denial of a plat
or conditional use permit entitles the Owner to request a regulatory taking analysis.
Such request must be in writing, and must be filed with the City Clerk not more than
twenty-eight (28) days after the final decision concerning the matter at issue. A request
for a regulatory takings analysis will toll the time period within which a Petition for
Judicial Review maybe filed.
2. Please take notice that this is a final action of the governing body of the City of
Meridian, pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521 an affected person being a person who has
an interest in real property which maybe adversely affected by the issuance or denial of
the conditional use permit approval may within twenty-eight (28) days after the date of
this decision and order seek a judicial review as provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho
Code.
F. Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of April 16, 2009.
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
CASE NO(S). CUP-09-002, DES-09-006
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STAFF REPORT Hearing Date: April 16, 2009
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Bill Parsons, Associate City Planner
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: CUP-09-002 -Idadiv Credit Union
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1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, ZGA Architects & Planners LTD, has applied for Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
approval for a financial institution with adrive-through facility in a C-G zone.
2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of the proposed development subject to the conditions of approval
listed in Exhibit B, based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Exhibit C. The
Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on April 16, 2009. At the public
hearing, the Commission voted to approve CUP-09-002.
a. Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Andee Mover-Farmer
ii. In opposition: None
iii. Commenting: None
iv. Written testimony: None
v. Staff presenting application: Bill Parsons
vi. Other staff commenting on application: Pete Friedman and Bruce Freckleton
b. Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
i. The issuance of a building permit for the proiect.
c. Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation:
i. Modified condition 1.2 to Read: A building permit shall not be issued until the
lot is created through the recorded plat for Trade Plaza Subdivision.
ii. Modified condition 2.7 to read: Street signs are to be in place, water system shall
be installed and activated, sewer system shall have passed air-testing and video
inspection, fencing installed, drainage lots constructed, road base approved by
the Ada County Highway District ,prior to issuance of building permits.
3. PROPOSED MOTION
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Number CUP-09-
002, as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of April 16, 2009 with the following
modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.) Ifurther move to direct Staff to prepare an
appropriate findings document to be considered at the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
on May 7, 2009.
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Number CUP-09-002,
as presented during the hearing on April 16, 2009, for the following reasons: (you must state specific
reasons for denial and what the applicant could do to obtain your approval in the future).
Continuance
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I move to continue File Number CUP-09-002 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date
here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance.)
4. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
A. Site Address/Location:
The site is located on the northwest corner of Meridian Road and Corporate Drive, in the
northeast '/ of Section 13, Township 3 North, Range 1 West.
B. Owner:
Idadiv Credit Union
1822 N. Midland Blvd., PO Box 500
Nampa, Idaho 83653
C. Applicant/Representative:
ZGA Architects & Planners
565 W. Myrtle Street, Suite 225
Boise, Idaho 83702
D. Applicant's Statement/Justification: Please see applicant's narrative for this information.
5. PROCESS FACTS
A. The subject application is for a conditional use permit. A public hearing is required before the
Planning & Zoning Commission on this matter, consistent with Meridian City Code Title 11,
Chapter 5.
B. Newspaper notifications published on: March 30, and April 13, 2009
C. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: March 26, 2009
D. Applicant posted notice on site by: March 31, 2009
6. LAND USE
A. Existing Land Use(s): The subject site is currently vacant land; zoned C-G.
B. Character of Surrounding Area and Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: The subject site is primarily
surrounded by developed and undeveloped commercial land/uses.
1. North: John's Auto Care, zoned C-G
2. East: Commercial restaurants, zoned C-G
3. South: Storage Facility, zoned C-G
4. West: Vacant land, zoned C-G
C. History of Previous Actions: On February 24, 2009, the subject site was approved through the
Trade Plaza Preliminary Plat. Staff is currently reviewing the Trade Plaza final plat (Phase 1)
which is scheduled for the April 14, 2009 City Council hearing.
D. Utilities:
1. Public Works:
a. Location of sewer: S Meridian Road
b. Location of water: S Meridian Road
c. Issues or concerns: None
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E. Physical Features:
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1. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: NA
2. Hazards: Staff is not aware of any hazards that exist on this property.
3. Flood Plain: NA
4. Topography: NA
7. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
The subject property is designated on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map as
"Commercial". This designation will provide a full range of commercial and retail to serve area
residents and visitors. Uses may include retail, wholesale, service and office uses, multi-family
residential, as well as appropriate public uses such as government offices. At this time, a bank with
a drive-through facility is proposed to be constructed to serve area residents. Other uses in the area
include other drive-throughs, restaurants, drinking establishments and retail stores. Staff believes the
future use is compatible with surrounding commercial uses in the area and is consistent with the
goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
Idaho Code 67-6508 states that "the plan shall consider previous and existing conditions, trends,
desirable goals and objectives, or desirable future situations for each planning component." Staff has
reviewed the subject PP application and offers the analysis and recommendations contained herein
for the Commission and Council's consideration.
Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to
the proposed use (staff analysis in italics):
• Chapter VII, Goal III, Objective A, Action 1 -Require that development projects have
planned for the provision of all public services.
The City ofMeridian plans to provide municipal services to the subject property in the
following manner:
- Sanitary sewer and water service will be extended to the project at the developer's
expense.
- The subject lands currently lie within the jurisdiction of the Meridian City Fire
Department.
- The subject lands currently lie within the jurisdiction of the Meridian Police
Department (MPD).
- The roadways adjacent to the subject lands are currently owned and maintained by
the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) and ITD. This service will not change.
Municipal, fee-supported, services will be provided by the Meridian Building Department,
the Meridian Public Works Department, the Meridian Water Department, the Meridian
Wastewater Department, the Meridian Planning Department, Meridian Utility Billing
Services, and Sanitary Services Company.
• Chapter VII, Goal I, Objective B: Plan for a variety of commercial and retail opportunities
within the Impact Area.
Stafffinds that the site is designated Commercial on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land
Use Map. Staff believes that over time, a variety of commercial and retail opportunities will
be provided within Trade Plaza Subdivision. Staff believes the bank will add to service needs
in the area and will most likely attract other businesses.
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Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective D, Action 2 -Restrict curb cuts and access points on
collectors and arterial streets.
The site plan depicts one right-in/right-out only driveway on Meridian Road; designated an
arterial street and one full access driveway on Corporate Drive; designated a collector
street. These access points were approved with Trade Plaza Subdivision.
Chapter VII, Goal IV, Objective D: Encourage appropriate land uses along transportation
corridors.
Staff believes that the proposed bank and associated drive-through facility is appropriate
along Meridian Road, a major corridor.
• Chapter V, Goal III, Objective D, Action item 5: Require all commercial businesses to install
and maintain landscaping."
The developer will be responsible for installing and maintaining the appropriate internal and
parking lot landscaping. The streetscape buffers will be installed with final plat approval for
Trade Plaza.
Chapter IV, Goal I, Obj. A, #6: Permit new commercial development only where urban
services can be reasonably provided at the time of final approval and development is
contiguous to the City."
This parcel is already annexed into the city. Sanitary sewer and water are available to this
parcel.
8. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
A. Purpose Statement of Zone: The subject site is designated "Commercial" on the City's zoning
map. The purpose of the commercial districts is to provide for the retail and service needs of the
community in accord with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan. Four districts are designated which
differ in the size and scale of commercial structures accommodated in the district, the scale and
mix of allowed commercial uses, and the location of the district proximity to streets and
highways.
B. Schedule of Use: UDC 11-2B-2 lists financial institutions as a permitted use and the associated
drive-through facility as an Accessory/Conditional use in the C-G zone, with Specific Use
Standards for both.
C. Dimensional Standards: Development of the site shall comply with the dimensional standards
listed in UDC 11-2B-3 for the C-G zoning district.
D. Landscaping
1. UDC 11-3B-8C regulates the parking lot standards of the development code (see section 9
below for further analysis).
E. Off-Street Parking: UDC 11-3C-6B requires 1 space for every 500 square feet of gross floor area;
a 3,765 square foot building is proposed. Based on this amount, 8 parking stalls would be
required; 18 are proposed, which complies with this requirement.
F. Self-Service Uses: UDC 11-3A-161ists the specific requirements for self service uses (see
section 9 below for further analysis).
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9. ANALYSIS
A. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation:
1. CUP Application: Conditional use permit approval is requested fora 3,765 square foot bank
with associated drive-through in a C-G district. UDC 11-2B-21ists adrive-through facility as
an Accessory/Conditional Use in the C-G zone, with Specific Use Standards for Drive-
through Establishments. The Specific Use Standards listed in UDC 11-4-3.11 require
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval for drive-through facilities that are within 300 feet of
another drive-through facility. The subject site is within 300' of another drive-through
establishment (Starbucks); therefore procurement of a CUP is required.
The Comprehensive Plan designation for this site is designated as Commercial. Staff is
supportive of the proposed use on this site and believes it is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan (see Section 7 above for more information).
Drive-Through Establishment: Per UDC 11-4-3-11, Specific Use Standards apply to the
proposed drive-through use of the property as follows:
• All establishments providing drive-through service shall identify the stacking lane,
speaker location, and window location on the plans submitted with the Certificate of
Zoning Compliance application. The ATM location, night deposit area and
automated teller locations are not shown on the submitted site plan. With CZC
submittal, the applicant shall revise the site plan depicting the automated teller
locations, the ATM location and night deposit area.
• Stacking lanes shall have sufficient capacity to prevent obstruction of the public
right-of--way by patrons. Staff believes there is sufficient stacking capacity for the
proposed drive-through use and should not impede the public right-of-way.
• The stacking lane shall be a separate lane from the circulation lanes needed for access
and parking. The stacking lanes are separate from the internal drive aisles and
comply with this requirement.
• The stacking lane shall not be located within ten feet (10') of any residential district
or existing residence. The subject site is surrounded by commercially zoned property;
therefore this standard is not applicable.
• Any stacking lane greater than one hundred feet (100') in length shall provide for an
escape lane. The proposed site plan depicts an escape lane.
• A letter from the Transportation Authority indicating the site plan is in compliance
with the authority's standards and policies shall be required. ACHD's comments are
provided in Exhibit B below.
Financial Institutions: Per UDC 11-4-3-17, Specific Use Standards apply to the proposed
financial institution as follows:
The location, access and safety features of all automated teller machines shall be
subject to review and approval by the Meridian Police Department, and in accord
with the standards set forth in UDC 11-3A-16. The Meridian Police Department has
reviewed and commented on proposed site design of the project and comments are
attached in Exhibit B. Further analysis is provided below for self-service uses.
All ATMs shall be deemed an accessory use to a financial institution. Because this
site is proposing additional drive up teller services other than an ATM,• CUP
Idadiv Credit Union CUP-09-002 PAGE 5
procurement is required because the proposed drive-through is within 300' of
another drive-through facility.
Self-Service Uses: Per UDC 11-3A-16, any self-service uses (ATM) shall comply with the
following requirements:
• Entrance or view of the self-service facility shall be open to the public street or to
adjoining businesses and shall have low impact lighting. The ATM is located on the
east side of the proposed building and faces Meridian Road, a major arterial.
Financial transaction areas shall be oriented to and visible from an area that receives
high volumes of traffic, such as a collector or arterial streets. The ATM and
automated teller services will be visible from Meridian Road; designated a major
arterial.
Landscape shrubbery shall be limited to no more than 3 feet in height between
entrances and financial transaction areas and the public street. The applicant shall
maintain the landscaping to comply with this requirement.
Access: Access to Meridian Road and Corporate Drive was approved through the Trade Plaza
Subdivision. The applicant is proposing to construct the internal drive aisle that connects the
site to the adjacent roadways. A portion of this drive aisle is proposed to be constructed on
the adjacent owner's property and not bank owned property. Staff has received written
permission from the adjacent property owner allowing the construction of the drive aisle on
his property. The applicant shall construct the internal drive aisle 25 feet, at a minimum, in
accord with UDC 11-3C-5. Further, Staff will not issue a CZC until the fmal plat has
recorded establishing cross access for the development. NOTE: Cross Access will be
provided as a note on the final play Staff is currently processing the final plat application
for Trade Plaza Subdivision (Phase 1) which is scheduled for the April 14,' 2009 City
Council hearing.
Site Design: The site plan submitted with this application (ZGA Architects and Planners,
labeled as Sheet A-101, dated 3/16/09) depicts one 3,765 square foot building pad and the
required site improvements. Staff has reviewed the site design for conformance with UDC
and the Meridian Design Manual. Staff finds the site plan is consistent with the
aforementioned documents. However, Staff is recommending additional changes to the site
plan as follows:
1) SSC has communicated to Staff the trash enclosure will need to rotate towards the east;
coordinate trash enclosure location with SSC. SSC comments are provided in Exhibit B.
2) The trash enclosure detail is not depicted on the proposed site plan. The applicant shall
include the trash enclosure detail on the revised site plan. Said enclosure shall be constructed
of similar building materials as the proposed building (stucco, brick).
3) The applicant shall construct the internal drive aisle extending from Meridian Road
through the site to Corporate Drive, as proposed. All drive aisles shall be constructed in
accord with UDC 11-3C-5. The applicant shall include an affidavit of legal interest from the
adjoining property owner to construct the portion of the drive aisle on the adjoining property
with submittal of the CZC application.
4) The applicant shall revise the site plan depicting the automated teller locations, the ATM
location and night deposit area.
To ensure that all of the conditions of approval listed in Exhibit B are complied with
and the site plan is amended, the applicant will be required to obtain a CZC from the
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Planning Department prior to receiving a building permit. Further, the Planning
Department shall not issue a CZC until the Trade Plaza Subdivision (Phase 1) is
recorded.
Landscaping: The applicant has submitted a landscape plan dated 3/12/2009 by Jensen Belt
Associates, labeled as Sheet L-101. The street buffer landscaping along Meridian Road and
Corporate Drive will be assessed and approved with the final plat for Trade Plaza
Subdivision; currently under review. Staff has reviewed the internal parking lot landscaping
depicted on the landscape plan and finds it complies with the landscaping requirements in
UDC 11-3B-8. Therefore, staff is supportive of the landscape plan as proposed. Note: The
streetscape landscaping shall be completed or surety in place prior to release of occupancy
for Trade Plaza Subdivision.
Building Elevations: The Applicant has submitted building elevations with this application
that are included in Exhibit A. Building materials depicted on the elevations include brick
veneer and stucco, arriscraft building stone as a wainscot and accent band, and standing seam
metal roofing material. Staff is supportive of the proposed elevations as they comply with the
design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and Meridian Design Manual. The future building
constructed on this site shall substantially comply with these elevations.
Design Review: The proposed development is subject to Administrative Design Review in
accord with UDC 11-SB-8. Further, the building and site design are subject to the standards
and guidelines in accord with UDC 11-3A-19 and the Meridian Design Manual. As
mentioned above, staff has reviewed the site design and elevations for compliance with these
standards and guidelines. Therefore, the applicants administrative design review is approved
and the elevations and site design attached in Exhibit A shall not be altered without written
approval from the Planning Department.
10. EXHIBITS
A. Drawings
1. Vicinity/Zoning Map
2. Site Plan (dated: 3/16/09)
3. Landscape Plan (dated: 3/12/09)
4. Building Elevations (3/16/09)
B. Conditions of Approval
1. Planning Department
2. Public Works Department
3. Fire Department
4. Police Department
5. Parks Department
6. Sanitary Service Company
7. Ada County Highway District
C. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
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B. Conditions of Approval
On March 26, 2009 a joint agency and departments meeting was held with service providers in this
area. These agencies submitted comments on this application, which are included below.
1. Planning Department
1.1 All conditions of the preliminary plat (PP-08-011) associated with this site shall also be
considered conditions of the subject Conditional Use Permit (CUP-09-002).
1.2 A building permit shall not be issued issue a-C~3G until the lot is
created through the recorded plat for Trade Plaza Subdivision.
1.3 The Applicant shall comply with the Specific Use Standards for drive-through establishments and
financial institutions listed in UDC 11-4-3-11 and UDC 11-4-3-17.
1.4 The applicant shall comply with standards for self-service uses listed in UDC 11-3A-16.
1.5 The Site Plan, labeled Sheet A-101, prepared by ZGA Architects and Planners, dated 03/16/2009,
included in Exhibit A, is approved, with the following changes:
1) SSC has communicated to Staff the trash enclosure will need to rotate towards the east;
coordinate trash enclosure location with SSC.
2) The trash enclosure detail is not depicted on the proposed site plan. The applicant shall
include the trash enclosure detail on the revised site plan. Said enclosure shall be constructed
of similar building materials as the proposed building (stucco, brick).
3) The applicant shall construct the internal drive aisle extending from Meridian Road
through the site to Corporate Drive, as proposed. All drive aisles shall be constructed in
accord with UDC 11-3C-5. The applicant shall include an affidavit of legal interest from the
adjoining property owner to construct the portion of the drive aisle on the adjoining property
with submittal of the CZC application.
4) The applicant shall revise the site plan depicting the automated teller locations, the ATM
location and night deposit area.
1.6 The Landscape Plan, labeled Sheet L-101, prepared by Jensen Belts Associates, dated
03/12/2009, is approved, with no changes.
1.7 The request for Administrative Design Review approval of the site and proposed building with a
drive-through facility is approved. Any modifications to the site design or building alterations
shall not occur without written approval from the Planning Department.
1.8 The applicant shall submit a Certificate of Zoning Compliance application for the proposed
financial institution and associated drive-through facility with revised plans that comply with the
conditions of approval listed herein, prior to issuance of building permits.
1.9 All business signs require a separate sign permit in compliance with the sign ordinance (UDC 11-
3D).
1.10 The applicant shall comply with the outdoor lighting standards listed in UDC 11-3A-11.
1.11 Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of approval of the Trade Plaza
development does not relieve the applicant of responsibility for compliance. The applicant shall
comply with all prior conditions of approval for this site.
1.12 Applicant shall have a maximum of 18 months to commence the use as permitted in accord with
the conditions of approval listed above (UDC 11-SB-6F). If the approved use has not begun
within 18 months of approval, a new conditional use permit must be obtained prior to operation.
Exhibit B - 1 -
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2. Public Works Department
2.1 Water service to this site is being proposed via extension of main located in S Meridian Road.
The applicant will be responsible to install water mains to and through this development,
coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works department.
2.2 Sanitary sewer service to this development is being proposed via extension of mains in S
Meridian Road with the Trade Plaza Subdivision. The applicant shall install mains to and through
this subdivision; applicant shall coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works
Department, and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to provide
service. Minimum cover over sewer mains is three feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub-grade is
less than three feet than alternate materials shall be used in conformance of City of Meridian
Public Works Departments Standard Specifications.
2.3 The applicant shall provide a 20-foot easement for all public water/sewer mains outside of public
right of way (include all water services and hydrants).
2.4 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water (UDC 11-3A-6). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface
water for the primary source. If a surface source is not available, asingle-point connection to the
culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized, the developer will
be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to signature on the
final plat by the City Engineer.
2.5 Meridian Public Works specifications do not allow any large landscaping within a five foot radius
of water meters. The applicant shall make the necessary adjustments to achieve this separation
requirement and comply with all landscape requirements.
2.6 Any existing domestic well system within this project shall be removed from domestic service per
City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9-4-8 contact the City of Meridian Engineering Department at
(208)898-5500 for inspections of disconnection of services. Wells maybe used for non-domestic
purposes such as landscape irrigation if approved by Idaho Department of Water Resources
Contact Robert B. Whitney at (208)334-2190.
2.7 Street signs are to be in place, water system shall be installed and activated, sewer system shall
have passed air-testing and video inspection, fencing installed, drainage lots constructed, road
base approved by the Ada County Highway District ,prior to issuance of appl~~€e building
permits.
2.8 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all uncompleted
fencing, landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, sanitary sewer, water, etc., prior to
signature on the final plat.
2.9 All development improvements, including but not limited to sewer, fencing, micro-paths,
pressurized irrigation and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining
certificates of occupancy.
2.10 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to construction plan approval.
2.11 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES Permitting that
maybe required by the Environmental Protection Agency.
2.12 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting
that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
2.13 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office. Where mailboxes
are located on or near sidewalk the applicant shall comply with all American with Disabilities Act
Exhibit B - 2 -
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requirements for unobstructed sidewalk access.
2.14 Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building
pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
2.15 The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of
3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom
elevation of building pads is at least 1-foot above.
3. Fire Department
3.1 All entrance and internal roads shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48' outside radius.
3.2 Operational fire hydrants, temporary or permanent street signs and access roads with an all
weather surface are required before combustible construction is brought on site.
3.3 Provide a Knox box entry system for the complex prior to occupancy.
3.4 The Fire Department has concerns about the ability to address the project and have the addresses
visible from the street which the project is addressed off of. Please contact the Addressing
Specialist at 898-5500 to address this concern prior to the public hearing.
4. Police Department
4.1 The proposed development shall limit landscaping shrubs and bushes to species that do not
exceed two feet in height. Trees shall have a canopy of no less than six feet.
5. Parks Department
5.1 The Parks Department has no concerns with the site design as submitted with the application.
6. Sanitary Service Company
6.1 Please contact Doug Mason at SSC (888-3999) for detailed review of your proposal and submit
stamped (approved) plans with the certificate of zoning compliance application.
7. Ada County Highway District
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
7.1.1 The applicant shall comply with all previous conditions of approval (Trade Plaza) for this site.
7.1.2 Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
7.2 STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
7.2.1 Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of--way.
7.2.2 Private sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within any ACbID roadway or
right-of--way.
7.2.3 All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be
borne by the developer.
7.2.4 Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the
construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file
number) for details.
7.2.5 Comply with the District's Tree Planter Width Policy.
7.2.6 Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing
by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file numbers) for
details.
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7.2.7 All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District Policy
Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all
applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the
State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
7.2.8 The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building permit
(or other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
7.2.9 Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy.
7.2.10 Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction. The assessed
impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is in effect at that time.
7.2.11 It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of--way. The
applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The
applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-811-342-1585) at least two full business days
prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of--way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic
Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during
any phase of construction.
7.2.12 No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing
and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized
representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to
obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District.
7.2.13 Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or
other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest
advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless
a waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect
at the time the change in use is sought.
8. Nampa Meridian Irrigation District
8.1 Applicant shall apply for a land use change application be filed for review. Contact Suzy Hewlett
at 466-7861 for further information.
8.2 All laterals and waste ways must be protected.
8.3 Any encroachment without a signed License Agreement and approved plan before any
construction is started is unacceptable.
8.4 All municipal surface drainage must be retained on site. If any surface drainage leaves the site,
the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District must review drainage plans.
8.5 The Developer must comply with Idaho Code 31-3805.
8.6 NMID recommends that irrigation water be made available to all developments within the Nampa
& Meridian Irrigation District.
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C. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
1. Conditional Use Permit Findings:
The decision making body shall base its determination on the Conditional Use Permit
request upon the following:
A. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the
dimensional and development regulations in the district in which the use is located.
The proposed building and drive-through facility on this site can accommodate and meet
all dimensional and development regulations of this district (as amended).The
Commission finds that the subject property is large enough to accommodate the required
parking, landscaping and other features required by the ordinance. The Commission
should rely on Staff's analysis, and any oral or written public testimony provided when
determining if this site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use.
B. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan
and in accord with the requirements of this Title.
The Commission finds that the Comprehensive Plan designation for this property is
"Commercial." The proposed use is generally harmonious with the Comprehensive Plan
and the UDC (see Section 7, 8 and 9 above for more information regarding the
requirements for this use).
C. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance will be compatible with
other uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character
of the general vicinity and that such use will not adversely change the essential
character of the same area.
The Commission finds that, if the Applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this
report, the operation of the proposed drive-through establishment (Bank) should be
compatible with adjacent commercial uses and intended character of the area. The
Commission should rely upon any public testimony provided to determine if the
development will be compatible with other uses in the vicinity.
D. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed,
will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity.
The Commission finds that, if the Applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this
report, the proposed use will not adversely affect other property in the area. The
Commission should rely upon any public testimony provided to determine if the
development will adversely affect the other property in the vicinity.
E. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and
services such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection,
drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer.
The Commission finds that the site will be adequately served by the previously
mentioned public facilities and services.
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F. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional costs for public facilities
and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
If approved, the Applicant will be fmancing any improvements required for development.
The Commission finds there will not be excessive additional requirements at public cost
and that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the community's economic welfare.
G. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes, materials, equipment
and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the
general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes,
glare, or odors.
The Commission does not believe that the amount of traffic generated by the proposed
new use of the property will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general
welfare of the public as there are no nearby residents. The Commission does not
anticipate the proposed use will create excessive noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors.
H. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural,
scenic, or historic feature considered to be of major importance.
Staff finds that there should not be any health, safety or environmental problems
associated with the proposed use that should be brought to the Commission's attention.
The Commission fmds that the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or
damage of any natural, scenic, or historic feature of major importance.
Exhibit C - 2 -
MERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING MEETING May 7, 2009
APPLICANT City of Meridian Planning Department ITEM NO. 4
REQUEST Public Hearing-7.65 acres consisting of 25 single-family residential lots & 2 common lots (Lots 1 & 2 & a portion of
Lot 3, Block 2; portions of Lots 1 8< 108, Lots 2-9, Block 1, Dove Meadows Sub No. 1; portions of Lots 11 8< 12 8< Lots 13-24, Block 1,
Dove Meadows Sub No. 2~ from L-O to R-8 for Dove Meadows-various properties in Dove Meadows Sub Nos. 1 & 2 zoned L-O
AGENCY
CITY CLERK:
CITY ENGINEER:
CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR:
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY POLICE DEPT:
CITY FIRE DEPT:
CITY BUILDING DEPT:
CITY WATER DEPT:
CITY SEWER DEPT:
CITY PARKS DEPT:
MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT:
SANITARY SERVICES:
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT:
CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH:
NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION:
SETTLERS' IRRIGATION:
IDAHO POWER:
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS:
OTHER:
Contacted:
Emailed:
Date:
Staff Initials:
Phone:
COMMENTS
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MERI IAN CANNING 8~ ZONING MEETING May 7, 2009
APPU Pitter Patter Club, LLC ITEM NO. 5
REQUEST Public Hearing -Conditional Use Permit for a daycare center in an R-4
zoning district for Pitter Patter Club - 2371 N. Monaco Way
AGENCY
CITY CLERK:
CITY ENGINEER:
CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR:
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY POLICE DEPT:
CITY FIRE DEPT:
CITY BUILDING DEPT:
CITY WATER DEPT:
CITY SEWER DEPT:
CITY PARKS DEPT:
MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT:
SANITARY SERVICES:
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT:
CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH:
NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION:
SETTLERS' IRRIGATION:
IDAHO POWER:
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS:
OTHER:
Contacted:
Emailed:
See
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ZOA 09-001
MERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING MEETING May 7, 2009
APPLICANT City of Meridian Planning Department ITEM NO. il3
REQUEST Public Hearing-Zoning Ordinance/UDC Text Amendment to modify 8~ clean up specific
sections of the UDC for Outdoor Storage and Parking Unified Development Code Text Amendment
- See application for details of all sections proposed for amendments
AGENCY
CITY CLERK:
CITY ENGINEER:
CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR:
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY POLICE DEPT:
CITY FIRE DEPT:
CITY BUILDING DEPT:
CITY WATER DEPT:
CITY SEWER DEPT:
CITY PARKS DEPT:
MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT:
SANITARY SERVICES:
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT:
CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH:
NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION:
SETTLERS' IRRIGATION:
IDAHO POWER:
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS:
COMMENTS
See Attached Staff Report
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No Comment
See Attached Comments
OTHER: No Comment by ITD
Contacted: Date: Phone:
Emailed: Staff Initials:
Materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian.