13-963 Approving CPAT 13-001 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment by City of Meridian Planning DivisionCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. I ~- ~ lc ~,
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN TO
AMEND THE 2002 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY AMENDING THE
GOALS/OBJECTIVES/ACTION ITEMS AND OTHER VARIOUS TEXT CHANGES TO THE
PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have the authority pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-302 to
establish resolutions not inconsistent with the laws of the state of Idaho as may be expedient, in addition
to the special powers therein granted, to maintain the peace, good government and welfare of the
corporation and its trade, commerce and industry; and
WHEREAS, the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan was adopted in August in 2002 as
resolution 02-382; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 15, 2013 regarding the amendment of the
Goals/Objectives/Action Items and other various text amendments of the 2002 Comprehensive Plan.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have deemed it appropriate to amend the text of the 2002
Comprehensive Plan for regarding the Goals/Objectives/Actions Items and other various text changes to
the Plan outlined in attachments Exhibit A.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have provided all the requisite notices, held the
necessary hearings, and received the required information necessary to make a final decision as required
by the Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act to amend the adopted comprehensive plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Idaho Code §67-6509, the Mayor and City Council hereby
amend the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan as outlined in attached Exhibit A. A copy of this
Resolution and the attached amendment shall be held on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CoMPaFHErrs~vEPLnNAM~NDMENT-TEXT-GOALS/OBJECTIVES/ACTION ITEMS-CPAT 13-001-Page 1 oft
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
immediately upon its adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~9~day of
~c~Jp_~~ ~ 2013.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~~ day of
~~c~ /2r~'I. ~/~' , 2013.
APPROVED:
Mayor T y de Weerd
ATTEST:
By:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -TEXT -GOALS/OBJECTIVES/ACTION ITEMS - CPAT 13-001- Page 2 of 2
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The proposed additions and changes to the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan are highlighted below;
underline represents new text, while sari-lc~~-~rret~gk is removal of existing text.
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Continue supporting community-betterment activities such as "Raint~e-Yawn Old
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Rake Up Meridian.
2.01.03E Adep~aad Implement a-the Welcome to Meridian signage plan. f=4+gl~-On-going Community
Develo ment
3.01.026 Establish incentives for new commercial development within under-utilized existing Highest Community
commercial areas. Development
3.03.O1D Support split corridor traffic pattern downtown, using Main Street and Meridian ~ Ongoing Community
Road. Develo ment
3.03.01E Pursue bicycle routes/lanes to and through downtown. Highest Community
Development
Work with ACHD to im lement °~,''^~.~.!,k sor~^ k ^ ~ "~~+" ~ ~ "
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th^~~ ~^~~~~~, ^^^^^~^~, ^^~^~~^,e^t, ,T,-c+^, projects from the Downtown Meridian
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Pedestrian and Bicycle survey. Development
3.03.02A Work with COMPASS, ACHD, ITD and other regional partners to develop and kew-Medium Community
manage awell-planned, sustainable, multi-modal transportation system. Development
3.03.025 Work with ACHD, neighborhoods, and the city's Transportation T•°~„-~,,,~.,~°F^ty
On-going Community
Commission to promote traffic calming and safety where problems exist. Development
3.03.03A Work with transportation agencies to establish truck routes. den-pdg~ Public Works
Lowest
3.04.O1A Evaluate potential for impact fees for lighting, landscaping, pathways and other Medium ~~
pedestrian facilities. Parks
3.05.01A Evaluate the allocation of land uses along the rail corridor, particularly the amount of A4edium Hiah Community
land envisioned for industrial use; coordinate with UPRR and other stakeholders. Develo ment
3.05.01G Encourage research and employment opportunities in the northwest quadrant of Highest Community
Area of City Impact. Development
3.06.O1I Preserve and protect industrial lands for continued industrial use. On-going Communitv
Develo ment
4.01.O1D Develop and maintain methods to promote the business community (e.g., web site Highest Econo~~~m i.~8ffice
development, brochures, advertising).
Develo ment
4.04.01E Research potential sites with the Meridian Development Corporation for~aA-park Highest Mayor's Office
entertainment venues and a civic center in downtown.
4.04.O1H Develop programs with the Meridian Development Corporation to encourage and
On-going
Mayor's Office
support development of the arts, cultural and educational facilities in Old Town.
4.04.O1M Provide signage with the Meridian Development Corporation to attract people Highest Mayor's Office
downtown.
4.04.O1N Work with the Meridian Development Corporation to establish thematic or uniform High Mayor's Office
signage downtown.
5.03.O1G Pursue Idaho Power's "Flex Peak" program in both municipal; and large ~}~m Low Public Works
commercial/industrial facilities.
5.03.01I Educate design/builders, and small businesses about the benefits of selecting low
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greenhouse gas emitting products and appliances.
Development
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. facilities.
5.04.01D Establish a dedicated, revolving fund based on energy savings to finance
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conservation rograms and ro
ects in munici al o erations.
Develop an outreach display/informational kiosk to provide public information on
5.04.02A energy conservation. Partner with other entities to provide outreach in other #i~ On-_goinq Public Works
locations such as schools and other public places.
Review and analyze City codes related to lighting standards to insure appropriate
5.04.02B
levels of outdoor lighting in both public and private installations; to assure the "the ~i+~ On-
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right light for the right use" is installed. going
5.04.02D Seek opportunities for public-private partnerships to develop alternative electricity {iF~..Lowest Public Works
generating facilities.
5.05.036 Procure specific recycled content and less toxic materials (internal AAed+um On- public Works
recycling/sustainability programs). yoing
Promote projects that demonstrate n^~~^~^^ ^'~^+ ~^„~+r ~+~^r, r, ^~+
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5.06.01E g-the effectiveness of managing runoff, reducing construction and
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maintenance costs, and enhancing communities via adoption of LID approaches, Development
strategies and technologies collaborating with developers.
Develop informational resources Icaesk on green building strategies, and make ~I+c Werlc~
5.06.02C available to the community. Medium Communitv
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5.08.016 Develop a source water protection plan. {vied+a+n On Public Works
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5.08.O1C Coordinate with Idaho Department of Water Resources on reducing the proliferation PAedia+~ On- public Works
of rivate wells in the Area of Cit Im act. gin
Develop framework and components of a comprehensive surface water protection
5.09.O1A program including Storm Water protection, Floodplain Management and stream and AAecliu+n-On-
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riparian protection and restoration in order to satisfy the City's requirements under going
the Clean Water Act, FEMA, and the National Flood insurance program.
5.09.01C Implement 9eueley policies that limit canal tiling and piping of creeks, drains where ~Aediat~On- ~}i~g~
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public safety issues are not of concern. going Development
5.09.01E Identi -Bevelsp-and implement Low Impact Development (LiD)3trateg+es in storm
Medium ~}+~ Worm
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,,,pater drainage systems that are administered by the City of Meridian.
Develo ment
2.01.03C Continue supporting community-betterment activities such as "Ra+~e-Yawn Old
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Town Community Cleanup
and
Rake Up Meridian.