Applicant response to staff report 052411Page 1 of 2
Jaycee Holman
From: Bill Parsons
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 5:42 PM
To: Jacy Jones; Jaycee Holman
Subject: FW: Kingsbridge Side Setback Variance Staff Report Response
Attachments: Set Backs.jpg
To All,
Here is the applicant's response to the variance staff report.
Bill
From: Scott Noriyuki [mailto:scott@northsidemgt.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 5:30 PM
To: Bill Parsons
Subject: Kingsbridge Side Setback Variance Staff Report Response
Bill -
With regard to the Kingsbridge Phase II & III Side Setback Variance Staff Report, I would first like to
thank you and the City of Meridian for your professional work, analysis and efforts. Please consider this
email as formal response and acceptance of the Conditions of Approval less those listed below.
Page 1, Item II.: We request that stafYs recommendation be change from denial to
approval.
Page 2, Item VIII.: We request further consideration regarding Staff's stance of non
hardship. Additionally, we have had two (non required)
Neighborhood meetings that this request was discussed.
Negotiations and agreements have been made that we believe
Protects and satisfies adjacent neighbors while relieving us of a
hardship. Summary of these agreements include;
All Phase II & III perimeter lots as depicted on the
preliminary plat will adhere to the City of Meridian R-2 dimensional
Standards. Reduction of Phase II & III interior lots to receive
relief and reduction of the second story side setback
Of 15' to 7.5'. See attached exhibit. All constructed homes
utilizing this relief will incorporate Architectural modulation and
interest to ensure esthetics and quality as submitted and
incorporated into the Development Agreement (examples of
product).
Hardships include: 1)
Neighbors to provide parameter lots sizes at an increased Square
12,000 square foot minimum per the R-2 dimensional standard.
Agreements with the City and
That averages well above the
These increased square footages
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has resulted in a loss of roughly 20 potential building lots.
2)
Development Agreement provided an R-3 zoning with reduced
no longer existed resulting in an entire redesign of the
are more stringent regarding front lot widths.
while ensuring financial viability. Simply deleting lots
substantially increased costs.
The original Entitlements and
Dimensional standards. The R-3 zoning
Project. The R-2 dimensional standards
Every effort has been made to conform
Would result in a failed project due to
to provide six (6) perimeter lots designated as single
and potential buyers.
4)
specifically requested this variance so enclosed RV Storage can
spaces. This is important to the Neighbors, ourselves
3)
Agreements with the City and Neighbors
Story only. This has limited our options
At the request of Neighbors we
Be built rather than outdoor parking
And the long term quality of the project.
with Neighbors, contributed $30,000 +/- to the
Boise Hunter Homes through agreements
5)
Existing Phase I HOA in cash and improvements.
We have paid several past due billings. These
debts resulted in complete shut off of the
irrigation system, swimming pool and clubhouse
as well as lacking landscape maintenance.
Thank you for your understanding and support regarding this request. Please feel free to call or email anytime
with questions.
Scott Noriyuki
(208) 230'-1202
5/24/2011