Staff Report
Item #4D: Medimont Martial Art Studio (CUP-11-005)
Application(s):
- Conditional use permit to operate an indoor recreation facility (Martial Art Studio) in an I-L zone.
Size. of property, existing zoning, and location: The subject property is located at 149 S. Adkins Way, zoned I-L.
Adjacent Land Use & Zoning: The surrounding properties contain a mix of industrial, commercial, indoor recreation
and office uses; zoned I-L.
History: In 1997, this site was annexed and zoned I-Land subject to a Development Agreement (instrument #
97072405). In addition, the property was platted as Medimont Subdivision. In 1999, the Planning Department issued
a CZC (CZC-99-036) for an industrial building shell known as Stonebridge Business Park Building #5.
Summary of Request: The applicant proposes to lease a 2,520 square foot tenant space from an existing 15,210
square foot multi-tenant industrial building to operate an indoor recreation facility. Conditional use permit approval is
required to operate an indoor recreation facility in the I-L district, per table 11-2C-2 subject to specific use standards
listed in UDC 11-4-3-2. Staff finds the proposed use does not conflict with any of these standards.
The existing site plan, landscape plan and building elevations were approved with a previous certificate of zoning
compliance. Because the applicant is only proposing a change use and no exterior modifications are proposed with
the subject application; there are no other additional UDC requirements other than compliance with the specific use
standards mentioned above.
The class sizes are to range from 12 to 14 students and the hours of operation for the proposed use is to occur
between 5 pm and 9:30 pm Monday through Friday and 9:30 am to 3:00 pm on Saturdays. In the future, the applicant
may offer additional classes from 11 am to 1 pm during the week.
A site visit revealed two (2) other businesses operating from the site which appear to have limited staff and ample
parking (49 stalls) to accommodate the proposed use. Because a majority of the classes are to occur in the evening
and on weekends, Staff is supportive of the hours of operation the applicant is proposing and does not believe a
restriction should be placed on the operating hours for the proposed use.
The applicant is required to submit a Certificate of Zoning Compliance Verification (CZCV) application prior to
commencing the proposed use.
Comprehensive Plan DesignationlCompliance wlComp Plan? Industrial -yes
Compliance with UDC? yes
Written Testimony: The applicant has indicated agreement with the recommended action and conditions.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Notes:
STAFF REPORT
Hearing Date: October 6, 2011 E IDIAN %-~''
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Bill Parsons, Associate City Planner
(208) 884-5533
SUBJECT: CUP-11-005 - Medimont Martial Art Studio
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The Applicant, Chris Peterson, is requesting Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval to operate an
indoor recreation facility (martial art studio) from an existing building in an I-L zoning district in
accord with UDC Table 11-2B-2.
2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the CUP application, based on the Findings of Fact listed in Exhibit C
and subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit B.
3. PROPOSED MOTIONS
Approval
After considering all Staff, Applicant, and public testimony, I move to approve File Number CUP-11-
005, as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of October 6, 2011, with the following
modifications to the conditions of approval: (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 hearing on October 20, 2011.
Denial
After considering all Staff, Applicant, and public testimony, I move deny File Number CUP-
11-005, as presented during the hearing on October 6, 2011, for the following reasons: (you
must state specific reasons for denial and what the applicant could do to obtain your approval
in the future). I further move to direct Staff to prepare an appropriate findings document to be
considered at the next Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on October 20, 2011.
Continuance
After considering all Staff, Applicant, and public testimony, I move to continue File Number CUP-
11-005 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 subject property is located at 149 S. Adkins Way in the northeast % of the NE '/ of Section
18, Township 3 North, Range 1 East.
B. Owner(s):
Roald and Ginger Doskeland Family Trust
577 S. Moon Beam Way
Eagle, ID 83616
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C. Applicant:
Chris Peterson
Forge, LLC
11762 W. Alcott Street
Boise, ID 83709
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: September 29, and October 3, 2011
c. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: September 8, 2011
d. Applicant posted notice on site by: September 23, 2011
6. LAND USE
A. Existing Land Use(s) and Zoning: The site contains a 15,120 square foot multi-tenant industrial
building, zoned I-L.
B. Character of Surrounding Area and Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: The surrounding properties
contain a mix of industrial, commercial, indoor recreation and office uses; zoned I-L.
1. North: Multi-tenant Building, zoned I-L
2. East: Multi-tenant Buildings, zoned I-L
3. South: Multi-tenant Building, zoned I-L
4. West: Idaho Soccer Center, zoned I-L
C. History of Previous Actions: In 1997, this site was annexed and zoned I-L and subject to a
Development Agreement (instrument # 97072405). In addition, the property was platted as
Medimont Subdivision. In 1999, the Planning Department issued a CZC (CZC-99-036) for an
industrial building shell known as Stonebridge Business Park Building #5.
D. Utilities:
1. Public Works:
a. Location of sewer: NA
b. Location of water: NA
c. Issues or concerns: None
E. Physical Features:
1. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: NA
2. Hazards: Staff is not aware of any hazards that exist on this property.
3. Flood Plain: This property is not within the floodplain.
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7. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the subject property as "Industrial." Per
Chapter 3 of the Comprehensive Plan, the Industrial land use category "includes areas that are
designated to allow a range of industrial uses to support industrial and commercial activities and to
develop with sufficient urban services. In light industrial areas, uses may include warehouses, storage
units, light manufacturing, and incidental retail and office uses."
Staff is aware of three (3) other indoor recreation facilities operating in the area and is unaware of any
conflicts with the other uses in the area. Typically, these types of uses have staggering business hours
that are off-set from other uses in the area as is the case with this applicant. Therefore, Staff believes
that the request generally conforms to the stated purpose and intent of the Industrial designation
within the Comprehensive Plan. Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be
applicable to this property and apply to the proposed use (staff analysis in italics):
• Encourage compatible uses to minimize conflicts and maximize use of land. (Chapter 3, page )
Most of the industrial buildings surrounding this site are s»zaller in scale and appear to be
designed to house multiple low-impact tenants. In addition, tlu~ee (3) other buildings in the
area house other indoor recreation uses. Therefore, Staff believes that the proposed use
should have minimal impacts on tragic generation and the staggered business hours should
minimize any conflicts that may occur with this use.
• Permit new development only where urban services can be reasonably provided at the time of
final approval and development is contiguous to the City (Chapter 3, page 45).
The site is already connected to City services. The change of use will not impact the services
being provided to this site.
• Require all commercial and industrial businesses to install and maintain landscaping."
(Chapter 2, page 14)
The landscaping approved on the site appears to be well maintained in accord with UDC 11-
38-13. In addition, the change in use does require the installation of additional landscaping.
Staff believes that the proposed arse is consistent with the applicable Comprehensive Plan goals and
objectives.
8. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
a. Purpose Statement of Zone: The purpose of the I-L district is to provide for convenient
employment centers of light manufacturing, research and development, warehousing, and
distributing. In accord with the Meridian comprehensive plan, the I-L district is intended to
encourage the development of industrial uses that are clean, quiet and free of hazardous or
objectionable elements and that are operated, entirely, or almost entirely, within enclosed
structures. Accessibility to transportation systems is a requirement of this district.
b. UDC Table 11-2B-2 lists indoor recreation facilities (martial arts studio) as a "conditional use"
use in the I-L zoning district.
9. ANALYSIS
a. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation: Staff is supportive of the proposed CUP
request based on the following comments:
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Conditional Use Permit (CUP): The applicant proposes to lease a 2,520 square foot tenant space
from an existing 15,210 square foot multi-tenant industrial building to operate an indoor
recreation facility. Conditional use permit approval is required to operate an indoor recreation
facility in the I-L district, per table 11-2C-2 subject to specific use standards listed in UDC 11-4-
3-2. Staff has reviewed these standards and finds the proposed use does not conflict with any of
these standards.
The applicant states that class sizes are to range from 12 to 14 students and the hours of operation
for the proposed use is to occur between 5 pm and 9:30 pm Monday through Friday and 9:30 am
to 3:00 pm on Saturdays. In the future, the applicant may offer additional classes from 11 am to
1 ptn during the week.
Staff has visited the site. It appears the two (2) other businesses operating from the site have
limited staff and the site has ample parking to accommodate the proposed use. Because a majority
of the classes are to occur in the evening and on weekends, Staff is supportive of the hours of
operation the applicant is proposing and does not believe a restriction should be placed on the
operating hours for the proposed use.
The existing site plan, landscape plan and building elevations were approved with a previous
certificate of zoning compliance application (see Exhibit A.2 and A.3). Because the applicant is
only proposing a change use and no exterior modifications are proposed with the subject
application; there are no other additional UDC requirements other than compliance with the
specific use standards mentioned above. However, the applicant is required to subtnit an
application for Certificate of Zoning Compliance Verification (CZCV) application prior to
commencing the indoor recreation facility use.
10. EXHIBITS
A. Exhibits
1. Vicinity/Zoning Map
2. Approved Site and Landscape Plans
3. Approved Building Elevations
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 Conditional Use Permit Findings
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B. Conditions of Approval
1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1.1 The submitted site plan, landscape plan and building elevations were approved by the Planning
Department with CZC-99-036.Other than the change of use, no other site, landscape or building
modifications are approved with the subject application. The applicant shall comply with all
previous approvals issued for this site.
1.2 The applicant shall submit a Certificate of Zoning Compliance Verification (CZCV) application
for the change in use of the tenant space from flex space to an indoor recreation facility, prior to
commencing the new use.
1.3 The applicant shall comply with the specific use standards in accord UDC 11-4-3-2 for the indoor
recreation facility.
1.4 The Applicant shall have a maximum of two (2) years to commence the use as permitted in
accord with the conditions of approval listed above. If the business has not begun within two (2)
years of approval, a new conditional use permit must be obtained prior to operation.
2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2.1 The Public Works Department has no concerns with this application.
3. FIRE DEPARTMENT
3.1 Provide a Knox box entry system for the complex prior to occupancy as set forth in International Fire
Code Section 506.
3.2 All aspects of the building systems (including exiting systems and emergency systems), processes &
storage practices shall be required to comply with the International Fire Code.
3.3 Maintain a separation of 5' from the building to the dumpster enclosure as set forth in International
Fire Code Section 304.3.3
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
4.1 The Police Department has no concerns with this application.
5. PARKS DEPARTMENT
5.1 The Parks Department has no concerns with this application.
6. SANITARY SERVICES COMPANY
6.1 SSC has no comments related to this application.
7. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT
7.1 ACfID has no site specific conditions related to this application. All other standards conditions of
approval apply.
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C. Required Conditional Use Permit Findings from UDC 11-SB-6E
The Commission shall base its determination on the Conditional Use Permit request upon the
following:
1. 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.
Staff finds that the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and comply with the
dimensional and development regulations of the I-L zoning district as indicated with the approval
the CZC in 1999.
2. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in
accord with the requirements of this Title.
The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation for this property is I-L. Staff finds
the proposed indoor recreation facility use of the property in the I-L zoning district complies with
the I-L designation applicable goals and objectives and the requirements of the UDC.
3. 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.
Staff finds that, if the Applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this report, the proposed
use of the property should be compatible with other uses in the general area and with the existing
and intended character of the area. Further, Staff believes that the proposed use will not adversely
change the essential character of the area.
4. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed, will not
adversely affect other property in the vicinity.
Staff fmds 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.
5. 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.
Staff finds that the subject property is currently served by public facilities such as streets, police,
and fire protection. Staff finds that the proposed use will continue to be served adequately by
those facilities and services previously mentioned.
6. 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.
Staff fmds the proposed use of the property should not create excessive additional costs for public
facilities and services. Staff finds that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the
community's economic welfare.
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7. 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.
Staff does not believe that the proposed use will involve activities or processes, materials,
equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the
general welfare by reasons of excessive production of smoke, fumes, glare, or odors.
8. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, toss 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. Staff finds that the
proposed use of the property as a fitness facility will not result in the destruction, loss or damage
of any natural, scenic, or historic feature of major importance.
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