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City of Meridian
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33 E Broadway:A~~nue, Suite 102
1503 FIRST STREET SOUTH
FAX #208-463-0092
RE: CPAM 13-002, RZ 13-015 & PP 13-037/Solterra
Dear Jaycee:
NAMPA, IDAHO 83651-4395
nmid.org
OFFICE: Nampa 208-466-7861
SHOP: Nampa 208-466-0663
Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District (NMID) has no comment on the above-referenced
applications at this time.
All laterals and waste ways must be protected. There is an existing pressure irrigation system
along the north and west boundaries. All municipal surface drainage must be retained on-site.
If any surface drainage leaves the site, Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District (NMID) must
review drainage plans.
Sincerely,
Andv M dsen
Asst. Water Superintendent
Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District
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From: Elias Oropeza <elias@settlersirrigation.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 9:06 AM
To: clerk; Bruce Freckleton
Subject: RE: City of Meridian Dev App -Solterra
This project ,file number CPAM 13-002, RZ 13-015 & PP 13-037 does not impact any of the Settlers Irrigation
District facilities.
Please contact Nampa Meridian Irrigation District
From: Mack Myers
Sent: Monday, November 25, 201310:15 AM
To: Elias Oropeza
Subject: FW: City of Meridian Dev App -Solterra
From: Machelle Hill [mailto:mhill@meridiancity.org]
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 1:46 PM
Subject: City of Meridian Dev App -Solterra
~~ City of Meridian
City Clerk's Office
33 E. Broadway Avenue
H ~ Meridian, ID 83642
Planning and Zoning Commission
Development Application Transmittal
To: Outer A encies Comments due b :December 12, 2013
Transmittal Date: November 21, 2013 File No.: CPAM 13-002 RZ 13-015 PP 13-037
Hearin D ate: December 19, 2013
Request: Public Hearing: Amendment to the Future Land Use Map contained in the
Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation on approximately 22.61 acres
from Office to Mixed Use Regional; Rezone approximately 22.61 acres from the L-O
(Limited Office) zoning district to the C-G (General Retail and Service Commercial)
(2.39 acres); L-O (Limited Office) (9.04 acres) and R-15 (Medium High Density
Residential) (11.18 acres) zoning districts AND Preliminary Plat approval consisting
of three (3) commercial lots, one (1) office lot, ninety-three (93) residential lots and
eleven (11) common/other lots on approximately 21.51 acres in a proposed C-G, L-O
and R-15 zonin districts for Solterra
B Ca ital Christian Center, Inc.
Location of Property or Project: generally located northeast corner of E. Fairview Avenue and
N. Hicko Wa .
The City of Meridian is requesting comments and recommendations on the application referenced above. To review
detailed information about the request, please click on the file number above to take you directly to the application.
We request that you submit your comments or recommendations by date specified above. When responding, please
reference the file number of the project. If responding by email, please send comments to clerkt~meridiancity.org.
For additional information associated with this application please contact City Clerk's Office at number below.
Thank you,
Machelle Hill
Deputy City Clerk
Meridian City Clerk's Office
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-4433
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^ 1. We have No Objections to this Proposal.
^ 2. We recommend Denial of this Proposal.
^ 3. Specific knowledge as to the exact type of use must be provided before we can comment on this Proposal.
^ 4. We will require more data concerning soil conditions on this Proposal before we can comment.
^ 5. Before we can comment concerning individual sewage disposal, we will require more data concerning the depth of:
^ high seasonal ground water ^ waste flow characteristics
^ bedrock from original grade ^ other
^ 6. This office may require a study to assess the impact of nutrients and pathogens to receiving ground waters and
surface waters.
^ 7. This project shall be reviewed by the Idaho Department of Water Resources concerning well construction and
water availability.
8. After written approval from appropriate entities are submitted, we can approve this proposal for:
central sewage ^ community sewage system ^ community water well
^ interim sewage ~ central water
^ individual sewage ^ individual water
9. The following plan(s) must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality:
C~ central sewage ^ community sewage system ^ community water
^ sewage dry lines ^~ central water
^ 10. This Department would recommend deferral until high seasonal ground water can be determined if other
considerations indicate approval.
^ 11. If restroom facilities are to be installed, then a sewage system MUST be installed to meet Idaho State
Sewage Regulations.
^ 12. We will require plans be submitted for a plan review for any:
^ food establishment ^ swimming pools or spas ^ child care center
^ beverage establishment ^ grocery store
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^ 14.
Infiltration beds for storm water disposal are considered shallow injection wells. An application and fee must be
submitted to CDHD.
Reviewed By:
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Review Sheet
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COMPASS
COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATIDN
of Southwest Idaho
December 5, 2013
Bill Parsons
City of Meridian
33 E Broadway Ave. Suite 102
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Re: Solterra
Dear Mr. Parsons:
The Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS)
received the transmittal for an amendment to the Future Land Use Map
contained in the City of Meridian's comprehensive plan, a rezone, and
preliminary plat approval for 2 acres of commercial, 8.5 acres of office,
and 93 residential lots for Solterra. The project is located at the
northeast corner of Fairview Avenue and Hickory Road, approximately
'/a miles west of Eagle Road.
Site Conditions and Forecasts
The 2035 Planning Functional Classification Map indicates Fairview
Avenue and Eagle Road as principal arterials. Hickory Way is a collector
at this location. Figure 1 shows the 2035 planning functional
classification of existing and proposed roadways in the vicinity of the
site and an explanation is available on the COMPASS website at
http://www.compassidaho.org/prodserv/func-maps.htm.
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allocated in TAZ 949.
Table 1
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Households Jobs Households Jobs Households Jobs
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Total 383 628 655 1,624
Regional Transportation Improvement Program
In the FY2014-2018 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), there are
two projects relevant to the proposed development. A STAR project will add one-lane
on SH-55 (Eagle Road) northbound from Franklin Road to Fairview Avenue and add
one-lane southbound from River Valley Street to Franklin Road (#KN 13349) and is
funded by CenterCal and refunded with sales tax receipts. A companion project will
add one-lane on the southbound side of SH-55 (Eagle Road) from I-84 to Franklin
and is financed by the Idaho Transportation Department (#KN 13473). The overall
project makes the entire section of Eagle Road from River Valley to I-84 three
through lanes in each direction.
Please note that the FY2014-2018 TIP has been approved by the COMPASS Board,
but is not active until after Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit
Administration approval. Additional information about the TIP can be found at:
http~//www compassidaho orq/prodserv/transimprovement.htm.
Access Management
There are no access management issues with the proposal. The site does not have
access from an arterial street and the site plan provides a stub street to the
neighboring undeveloped parcel.
Mobility Management
The proposed development calls for almost 8 residential units per acre, which is
considered transit supportive density. The proposal also calls for mixed-use
development, which can potentially reduce the need for automobile travel by
concentrating essential services near residential areas. The location is not within '/a
mile of existing transit stops or transit routes. The closest bus stop is approximately
1.6 miles southeast at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center near Eagle Road, which is
an intercity stop for Route 42. The closest existing park and ride facility is at the
same location. The St. Luke's Park and Ride is utilized by carpoolers, and serves
several Commuteride vanpools as well.
Valley Regional Transit has developed a transit plan titled valleyconnect, which
establishes a vision for future transit system needs based on short-term growth
projections, regional and local land uses, and roadway plans. This plan will help guide
future transit investments. The proposed development is adjacent to a planned
secondary service route along Fairview Avenue that would provide 30 to b0 minute
services all day with frequent stops. Additionally, the proposed development is in
proximity to a planned primary service route and express service route along Eagle
Road. This primary service route would serve up to 15 minute frequencies and
provider service connections from the City of Eagle to the Eagle Road/I-84
Interchange. The express route would provide the same connections with up to 30
minute peak hour services and limited stops.
The proposed development is in the Meridian School District boundary, and is within
the River Valley Elementary enrollment area. The proposed development is
approximately 3/a miles from River Valley Elementary school. The proposed
development is approximately one mile from Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park.
If you have any questions, please contact Carl Miller at COMPASS, 208-475-2239 or
cmil IerCa~compassidaho.org.
Sincerely,
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Matthew J. Stoll
Executive Director
pc: Mindy Wallace, Ada County Highway District
File 701
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