Applicant Response to Staff ReportW.H. I~OORE
C O M P A N Y
Real Estate Development
EI Dorado Business Campus
1940 S. Bonito Way, Suite 160
Meridian, Idaho 93642
P.O. Box 9204
Boise, Idaho 93107.2204
Date: June 5, 2013
To: Sonya Wafters
Meridian Planning & Zoning
From: Jonathan R. Seel
WH Moore Company
Subject: CUP - 13-005 -Red Tail Communities
The following are our comments to the referenced staff report:
Page 6 -Building Elevations references Exhibit A.S. This should be A.4.
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With respect to staff s recommendation to add another style of siding as an accent
material, we believe the combination of stucco, stone and siding reflected on the submitted
drawings, provides the necessary architectural variety and that further changes are not
warranted, nor will they improve the esthetic value of the elevations.
Page 7 Common Open Space -Staff has requested revised open space calculations should
be submitted that demonstrate compliance with this requirement.
The project architect has submitted data, attached herewith, that confirms we meet the
open space requirement.
Site Specific Conditions of Ap rp oval
1.1.4 In listing amenities staff includes a "5,261 square feet club house."
As we are still making final design modifications to the club house, we ask that this
condition reference only the club house and not square footage.
1.1.5 Staff is requiring that amenities be completed the earlier of issuance of Cofl~ for the
eleventh building or July 15, 2014.
We are highly motivated to complete the amenities in a timely manner. However, the area
designated for the amenities will be used for staging and construction access to the
surrounding apartment buildings. Attempting to complete these amenities prior to
Condition Use Permit 13-005
Red Tail Communities, LLC
June 5, 2013
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completion of these building could cause delays in construction, increased cost and
potential damage to the subject amenities. We therefore request that the completion date
for the project amenities be tied to the earlier of issuance of CofO for the twelfth building,
or twelve months from issuance of a CofO for the club house building.
1.1.13 Staff is requiring that the "sound attenuation wall/buffer combination shall be
constructed prior to issue of CofO for the first structure."
As required, we will provide surety for the construction of this wall buffer. This
wall/buffer will be located approximately ten feet west of the three apartment buildings
adjacent to Meridian Road. It would be much more efficient /cost effective and safer to
construct the berm /wall after the vertical construction of the subject buildings are
complete. Further, it would be difficult to avoid damage to the subject retaining wall and
fence if it were installed prior to construction of the adjacent apartment buildings.
Accordingly, we request issuance of CofO for these three buildings be contingent on
completing the subject sound attenuation berm /wall.
2.20 20 Public works is requiring record drawings in AutoCAD prior to "issuance of a
certificate of occupancy for any structures within the project." This condition does not
specify which drawings.
We want to confirm this is for sewer and water, not buildings.'
5.1 Republic Services requested a site plan showing dumpster locations.
Project architect has received an approved site plan from Republic Services.
Finally on 1.3.2 we simply want to clarify this standard applies to mature deciduous trees
only.