Staff ReportItem #4D: Connections Credit Union at Ten Mile (CUP-13-017)
Application(s): Conditional Use Permit
Size of property, existing zoning, and location: This site consists of 2.24 acres, is currently zoned C-C, and is located on the
southeast corner of W. Pine Avenue and N. Ten Mile Road.
Adjacent Land Use & Zoning:
North: Vacant commercial property and multi-family residential, zoned L-0 and R-15
East: Multi-family residential, zoned R-15
South: Fast Eddy's fuel facility, zoned C-C
West: N. Ten Mile Road and rural residences, zoned RUT in Ada County
History: This site was annexed & platted as part of the Courtyards at Ten Mile development in 2003. In 2010, the property received,
rezone and conditional use permit approval to develop the southern portion of the site with a Fast Eddy's convenience store, fuel sales
facility and vehicle washing facility.
Recently, the City Council approved the development agreement modification to allow the property to develop with the two (2)
commercial pad sites consistent with the submitted site plan.
Summary of Request: The applicant requests a CUP for 2 drive-throughs in the C-C district for Connections Credit Union. A CUP is
required per the UDC because the proposed drive-through is located within 300 feet of a residential zoning distract and an existing
drive-through establishment to the south.
The applicant proposes to develop the property with two (2) pad sites each with their own drive-through. The western pad site is
proposed to develop with a 4,000 - 4,500 square foot credit union. The eastern pad site is not proposed for develop at this time. The
drive-through use is being requested to increase the marketability of the pad site. If the eastern pad site develops with the drive -
through, the square footage of the building will range in size between 4,000 and 4,800 square feet; without the drive-through the square
footage may increase to 6,800 square feet.
The eastern pad site depicts the drive-through lanes on the west side of the building. Without having an end user for the pad site, Staff
has concerns with how the drive-through could function with two stacking lanes. With a future CZC submittal staff recommends the
applicant redesign the drive-through with a single stacking lane and an escape lane.
Staff is recommending limiting the hours of operation on this site consistent with the Fast Eddy's store (yam-12am, 7 days a week).
Access to the site is provided via a driveway access off of W. Pine Avenue and N. Ten Mile Road. A reciprocal cross-access easement
exists for the central driveway constructed between the two developments.
The submitted site plan depicts landscaped areas but does not depict the required plant materials. UDC Table 11-2B-3 requires a 25-
footwide landscape buffer adjacent to N. Ten Mile Road and W. Pine Avenue and a 10-foot wide landscape buffer adjacent to N. Gray
Cloud Way. These landscape buffers must be landscaped in accord with UDC 11-3B-7C. Staff recommends the landscaping buffers
along N. Ten Mile Road and W. Pine Avenue should complement the landscaping installed with the Fast Eddy's site.
The applicant has submitted a sample photo of an existing bank which represents the proposed design of the future bank. The building
materials include a mix of brick, stone, metal siding and glass. The proposed building materials are consistent with the design
standards set forth in UDC 11-3A-19.
Comprehensive Plan FLUM Designation: MU-C
Written Testimony: None
Staff Recommendation: Approval w/conditions
Notes:
STAFF REPORT
Hearing Date
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT
January 16, 2014
Planning and Zoning Commission
Bill Parsons, Associate City Planner
208-884-5533
~.~Vl E IDIAN.~,
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager
208-887-2211
CUP-13-017 -Connections Credit Union at Ten Mile
I. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, Chad Slichter, has applied for a conditional use permit (CUP) for two (2) drive-
through establishments for a proposed financial institution and a future retail building. A CUP is
required in the C-C zoning district because the proposed drive-throughs are located within 300 feet of
a residential district and an existing drive-through establishment. See Section IX Analysis for more
information.
II. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed CUP with the conditions listed in Exhibit B, based on the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Exhibit C of the Staff Report.
III. PROPOSED MOTION
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Number CUP-13-
017 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of January 16, 2014, with the following
modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.)
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Number CUP-13-017
as presented during the hearing on January 16, 2014, for the following reasons: (You should state
specific reasons for denial and what the applicant could do to gain your approval with another
application.)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number CUP-13-017 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date
here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance.)
IV. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
A. Site Address/Location:
The subject property is located on the southeast corner of W. Pine Avenue and N. Ten Mile Road,
in the SW '/4 of Section 11, Township 3 North, Range 1 West.
B. Owner(s):
Trace LLC
3649 N. Lake Harbor Lane
Boise, ID 83703
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C. Applicant:
Chad Slichter, Slichter Architects
6611 E. Ustick Road
Boise, ID 83704
D. Applicant's Statement/Justification: Please see applicant's narrative for this information.
V. PROCESS FACTS
A. The subject application is for a conditional use permit. A public hearing is required before the
Planning and Zoning Commission on this matter, consistent with Meridian City Code Title 11,
Chapter 5.
B. Newspaper notifications published on: December 30, 2013 and January 13, 2014
C. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: December 19, 2013
D. Applicant posted notice on site by: January 6, 2014
VI. LAND USE
A. Existing Land Use(s) and Zoning: The subject property consists of three (3) vacant commercial
lots, zoned C-C.
B. Character of Surrounding Area and Adjacent Land Use and Zoning:
North: Vacant commercial property and multi-family residential, zoned L-O and R-15
East: Multi-family residential, zoned R-15
South: Fast Eddy's fuel facility, zoned C-C
West: N. Ten Mile Road and rural residences, zoned RUT in Ada County
C. History of Previous Actions:
In 2003, this property received annexation (AZ-03-009), preliminary plat (PP-03-010) and
conditional use permit (PD) approval to develop a mix use project consisting of twenty-eight
(28) residential lots, three (3) commercial lots and five (5) common lots known as The
Courtyards at Ten Mile Subdivision. A development agreement (Inst. No. 1 03 1 84 1 42) was
recorded at the time of annexation. Later that year, a final plat (FP-03-064) was approved
consistent with the aforementioned applications.
In 2010, the City approved a rezone (RZ-10-001) ofthe commercial lots from the C-N zoning
district to the C-C zoning district. Concurrently a conditional use permit (CUP-10-007) was
approved that allowed the southern portion of the site to develop with a Fast Eddy's
convenience store, fuel sales facility and vehicle washing facility. A new development
agreement (DA) was required with the rezone approval and recorded as instrument
#l 10111935; it replaced the DA approved in 2003.
• On January 7, 2014, City Council approved the development agreement modification (MDA-
13-023) to develop the property with two (2) pad sites.
D. Utilities:
1. Public Works:
a. Location of sewer: Sewer service was provided to this lot with the development of the
subdivision.
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b. Location of water: Water service was provided to this lot with the development of the
subdivision.
c. Reclaimed water: The City of Meridian owns and operates a reclaimed water system
along the Ten Mile and Pine Street frontages of this parcel.
d. Issues or concerns: None
E. Physical Features:
1. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: There are no canals or ditches on this site.
2. Hazards: Staff is not aware of any hazards that exist on this site.
3. Flood Plain: This site is not within a flood plain.
VII. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
This properly is designated "Mixed Use Community" on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map. The purpose of this land use designation is to allocate areas where community-serving uses and
dwellings are integrated into the urban fabric. The intent is to integrate a variety of uses, including
residential, and to avoid mainly single-use and strip commercial type buildings. The vacant property
was always intended for a mixed use development and was planned with the multi-family
development to east. This is the last remaining vacant property approved under the planned
development to develop with the commercial uses to serve the area. Because the site is developing in
the fashion as it was intended, staff finds the proposed uses (credit union and retail) is consistent with
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):
"Require all commercial and industrial businesses to install and maintain landscaping."
(2.01.03B)
With development of the property, the applicant will be responsible for installing a 25 foot
wide landscape buffer adjacent to N. Ten Mile Road and W. Pine Averrzre and a 10 foot
landscape buffer is required adjacent to N. Gray Cloud Way in accord with UDC Table 11-
X-3.
• "Plan for and encourage sewices like health care, daycare, grocery stores and recreational
areas to be built within walking distance of residential dwellings." (2.01.01 C)
The proposed financial institution and fzrture retail pad site will be located within walking
distance of several surrounding residential neighborhoods.
• "Reduce the number of existing access points onto arterial streets by using methods such as
cross-access agreements, access management, and frontage/backage roads." (3.03.020)
The proposed development will share a commercial driveway with the fuel facility to the
south. A cross access easement (instrument # 110071391) has been recorded to facilitate
cross access between the proposed development and the existing southern development.
The existing access points to Pine Avenue and Ten Mile were reviewed acrd approved with the
Courtyards at Ten Mile Subdivision and the recorded plat depicts the approved access points.
• "Require all new and reconstructed parking lots to provide landscaping in internal islands and
along streets."
Planter islands are proposed irr the parking area and will be landscaped in accord with the
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standards listed in UDC 11-3B-8C.
• "Plan for a variety of commercial and retail opportunities within the Area of City Impact."
(3.05.01 J)
This area of Meridian lacks many conunercial services including the financial institution and
retail use. When The Courtyards at Ten Mile project was approved, it was envisioned that
multiple non-residential uses would accompany the residential uses. Staff is of the opinion
that the proposed services will complement the existing residential uses in the area.
• "Implement the City's Pathways Master Plan." (5.03.O1A)
With the construction of the Ten Mile/Pine intersection, a 10 foot wide pathway was
constructed along the south side of Pine Avenue consistent with the adopted Master Pathways
plan.
For the above-stated reasons, staff is of the opinion the proposed use is consistent with the applicable
comprehensive plan policies and is appropriate in this location.
VIII. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
A. Purpose Statement of Zone: The purpose of the commercial districts is to provide for the retail
and service needs of the community in accordance with the Meridian comprehensive plan. Six (6)
districts are designated which differ in the size and scale of commercial structures accommodated
in the district, the scale and mix of allowed commercial uses, and the location of the district in
proximity to streets and highways.
B. Schedule of Use: Unified Development Code (UDC) 11-2B-2 lists the permitted, accessory,
conditional, and prohibited uses in the C-C zoning district. The proposed financial institution and
future retail use are principally permitted uses in the C-C zoning district; adrive-thru
establishment requires conditional use permit approval when located within 300 feet of a
residence, a residential use, or another drive-thru establishment.
C. Dimensional Standards: The dimensional standards listed in UDC Table I 1-2B-3 for the C-C
zoning district apply to development of this site.
D. Landscaping:
l . UDC 11-3B-8C regulates the parking lot standards of the development code (see section 9
below for further analysis).
2. Width of street buffer(s): 25 feet along Ten Mile Road and Pine Avenue; and 10 feet along N.
Grey Cloud Way.
E. Off-Street Parking: UDC l 1-3C-6B requires 1 space for every 500 square feet of gross floor area;
a total of 11,300 square feet of building area is proposed. Based on this amount, 23 parking stalls
would be required; 58 stalls are proposed (see section 9 below for further analysis).
IX. ANALYSIS
A. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation:
CUP: The applicant proposes to develop the property with two (2) pad sites each with their own
drive-through. The western pad site is proposed to develop with a 4,000 - 4,500 square foot
financial institution (credit union). The eastern pad site is not proposed for develop at this time.
The drive-through use is being requested to increase the marketability of the pad site. If the
eastern pad site develops with the drive -through, the square footage of the building will range in
size between 4,000 and 4,800 square feet; without the drive-through the square footage may
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increase to 6,800 square feet.
As mentioned above, the City Council approved the development agreement modification to
allow the property to develop with the two (2) commercial pad sites consistent with the submitted
site plan. The CUP is required because the proposed drive-throughs are within 300 feet of a
residence and an existing drive-through constructed with the Fast Eddy's fuel facility to the south.
Drive-through Establishment: Per UDC 11-4-3-1 1, the following specific use standards apply
to the proposed drive-through uses as follows:
A. All establishments providing drive-through service shall identify the stacking lane,
speaker location, and window location on the plans submitted with the Certificate of
Zoning Compliance (CZC) application. The speaker locations and window locations
are not shown on the submitted site plan. These items truest be included on the revised
plans submitted with the CZC application.
Further, financial institutions usually provide self-service facilities (ATM) for their
patrons. The submitted site plan does not depict the location of one. If an ATM is
proposed, the site plan needs to be revised to indicate the location of the ATM
machine which must comply with the self-service standards outlined in UDC 11-3A-
16.
B. Stacking lanes shall have sufficient capacity to prevent obstruction of the public
right-of--way by patrons. The design of the drive-through for the credit uauion (western
pad site) provides three (3) drive-through lanes to allow for the stacking of vehicles.
The eastern pad site depicts the drive-through lanes on the west side of the building.
Without having an end user for the pad site, Staff has concerns with how the drive-
through could function with two stacking lanes. With a future CZC submittal staff
recommends the applicant redesign the drive-through with a single stacking lane and
an escape lane. If redesigned, Staff believes there is suff cient stacking capacity for
the proposed drive-through use. NOTE: The drive-through for the eastern portion
of the site could accommodate the single stacking lane «nd the escape without a
majority revision to the site plan. For this reason staff believes the modification
could be reviewed with a future CZC application once actual development is
proposed for this pad site.
C. The stacking lane shall be a separate lane from the circulation lanes needed for access
and parking. Both drive-through stacking lanes are separate from the circulation
lanes needed for access and parking in accord with this requirement.
D. The stacking lane shall not be located within ten feet (10') of any residential district
or existing residence. NA (The proposed stacking lanes are not within 10 feet of a
residential district or residence.)
E. Any stacking lane greater than one hLndred feet (100') in length shall provide for an
escape lane. ]3oth drive-throughs have stacking lanes greater than 100 feet in length.
The western pad site (credit union) drive-through has been designed to allow the
western driveway to function as the escape lane. The requirements for the eastern
pad site have been addressed in section B above.
Site Plan: Staff has reviewed the submitted site plan and requires the necessary revisions prior to
the submission of the certificate of zoning compliance (CZC) application for either pad site.
1) Provide a bike rack detail.
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2) Pedestrian walkways must be provided from the perimeter sidewalks to the main building
entrances and distinguish the walkways from the vehicular driving surface through the
use of pavers, colored or scored concrete, or bricks, per UDC 1 I-3A-19A.4.
3) The parking stalls shown on the west and north side of credit union and the north of the
futtire retail pad site do not depict wheel restraints to prevent overhang onto the adjacent
sidewalk. The site plan should be revised to include wheel restraints; or, the sidewalk
should be widened to 7 feet (and the length of the parking stalls may be decreased to 17
feet) to allow for overhang, in accord with UDC 11-3C-SB.4.
Access: All access points to this site and cross access were approved with the development of the
subdivision and modified with the approval of the Fast Eddy's site. Access to the proposed
development complies with the standards set forth in UDC 11-3A-3.
Parking: Based on the overall square footage (s.f.) of the two (2) buildings, approximately
11,300 s.£, a minimum of 23 vehicle parking spaces are required to be provided on the site. A
total of 58 parking stalls are proposed, consistent with UDC requirements.
Based on the number of vehicle parking stalls provided (58), a bicycle rack capable of holding a
minimum of two (2) bicycles is required to be provided per UDC 11-3C-6G in accord with the
standards listed in UDC 11-3C-SC. A bicycle rack is depicted on the site plan for each of the
proposed pad sites in accord with this requirement.
Landscaping: The submitted site plan depicts landscaped areas but does not depict the required
plant materials. UDC Table ] 1-2B-3 requires a 25-foot wide landscape buffer adjacent to N. Ten
Mile Road and W. Pine Avenue and a ] 0-foot wide landscape buffer adjacent to N. Gray Cloud
Way. These landscape buffers must be landscaped in accord with UDC 11-3B-7C. Staff
recommends the landscaping buffers along N. Ten Mile Road and W. Pine Avenue should
complement the landscaping installed with the Fast Eddy's site.
Parking lot landscaping is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-8C. The
landscaping shown on the plan does not comply with these standards. With the submittal of the
CZC application, all parking lot landscaping must comply with the landscape standards set forth
in UDC 11-3B-8C.
With a future CZC application submittal, the applicant must provide a landscape plan prepared by
a licensed architect addressing the deficiencies noted above.
Lighting: Outdoor lighting is required to comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-11. If
any fixtures are proposed that have a maximum output of 1,800 lumens or more, a photometric
report is required to be submitted with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application.
Existing Sign: Currently, there is an existing freestanding sign for the Fast Eddy's fuel facility
located north of the eastern pad site. The current owner granted pei~nission to place the sign on
the property however in doing so it restricts the placement of another free standing sign in the
landscape area east of the Pine Avenue access. All signage for the property is subject to the
standards set forth in UDC 11-3D.
Hours of Operation: The UDC (11-2B-3A.4) restricts hours of operation of drive-through
establishments when abutting a residential district to the hours between 6 am and 11 pm in a C-C
zoning district. The proposed hours of operation for the credit union are from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Monday-Friday and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday.
Since an end-user is not proposed for the eastern pad site, specifics on the hours of operation have
not been provided. Given the distance between the nearest proposed drive-through and the
residences (approximately 200 feet), Staff believes the proposed drive-through uses will have
limited impact on the adjacent residential properties. In 2010, the property was rezoned so the
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Fast Eddy's site could operate under extended hours (Sam-12am). Because this development is
adjacent to several residential developments and is intended for neighborhood friendly uses, staff
recommends both pad sites be restricted to the hours of operation of 5 am and 12 am, 7 days a
week consistent the approved Fast Eddy's site.
Building Elevations: The applicant has submitted a sample photo of an existing bank. The
attached photo (see Exhibit A.3) represents the proposed design of the future bank. The proposed
building materials include a mix of brick, stone, metal siding and glass. The proposed building
materials are consistent with the design standards set forth in UDC ] 1-3A-19.
At this time, no other building elevations have been submitted with the subject application. The
applicant would like to have the flexibility in the design of the future retail building. The goal is
to have a cohesive design theme between the two (2) future buildings and the existing Fast
Eddy's convenience store to the south as intended by the recorded DA. The amended DA requires
all future stt•uctures on the site to comply with the structure and site design standards set forth in
UDC 11-3A-19 and the design guidelines contained in the Meridian Design Manual.
Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) and Design Review (DES): A CZC and DES
application is required to be submitted prior to issuance of building permits for commercial
development. The applicant must comply with the design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and
the guidelines contained in the Meridian Design Manual.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed CUP with the conditions listed in Exhibit B.
X. EXHIBITS
A. Drawings
1. Vicinity and Aerial Map
2. Proposed Site Plan (dated: 11/18/13)
3. Proposed Building Elevations
B. Conditions of Approval
1. Planning Department
2. Public Works Department
3. Fire Department
4. Police Department
5. Republic Services
6. Ada County Highway District
7. Parks Department
C. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
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Exhibit A. ] :Vicinity and Aerial Map
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Exhibit A.2: Proposed Site Plan (dated: 11/18/13)
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Exhibit A.3: Proposed Building Elevations
B. Conditions of Approval
1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1.1 The applicant shall comply with all applicable conditions of approval associated with this site
[AZ-03-009 (Development Agreement Instrument No. 110111935 and amended DA file# MDA-
13-023); PP-03-010; CUP-03-020; FP-03-064; RZ-10-001; PBA-10-006 and VAC-10-005].
1.2 The applicant shall comply with the Specific Use Standards for drive-through establishments and
financial institutions listed in UDC I 1-4-3-11 and UDC 11-4-3-17.
• With a future CZC submittal for the western pad site, the applicant must include
the speaker locations, teller window and ATM location on the revised plan.
• With a future CZC submittal for the eastern pad site, the applicant must include the
speaker location, menu board location (if applicable), window location and redesign
the drive-through with a single stacking lane and an escape lane.
1.3 The site plan, prepared by Slichter Architects, dated 11/18/13, is approved, with the conditions
listed herein. The applicant shall revise the site plan as follows:
• Where the pedestrian walkways from the perimeter sidewalks to the main building
entrance cross the vehicular driving surface they are required to be distinguished through
the use of pavers, colored or scored concrete, or bricks, per UDC I 1-3A-19A.4.
• Provide details of the bike racks.
The parking stalls shown on the west and north side of credit union and the north side of
the future retail pad site do not depict wheel restraints to prevent vehicles from
overhanging onto the adjacent sidewalk. The site plan shall be revised to include wheel
restraints; or, the sidewalk should be widened to 7 feet (and the length of the parking
stalls may be decreased to l7 feet) to allow for overhang, in accord with UDC 11-3C-
SB.4.
1.4 With a future CZC and DES application submittal, the applicant must provide a landscape plan
prepared by a licensed architect addressing the following:
• Provide a 25-foot wide landscape buffer adjacent to N. Ten Mile Road and W. Pine
Avenue and a 10-foot wide landscape buffer adjacent to N. Gray Cloud Way. The
landscape buffers must be installed in accord with UDC 11-3B-7C. The landscape
buffer adjacent to N. Ten Mile and W. Pine Avenue shall be equal to or better than
the landscaping installed with the Fast Eddy's site.
• All parking lot landscaping must comply with the landscape standards set forth in UDC
11-3B-8C.
1.5 The applicant shall comply with standards for self-service uses listed in UDC 1 1-3A-16.
1.6 Development of this site shall substantially comply with the site plan and building elevations
included in Exhibit A and the conditions of approval in this report.
1.7 The applicant is required to submit a Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) and Administrative
Design Review (DES) application to the Planning Division for approval of the proposed uses and
final site layout and building designs prior to submittal of a building permit application.
1.8 The proposed site layout and structures are required to comply with the design standards listed in
UDC 11-3A-19 and the guidelines contained in the Meridian Design Manual.
1.9 Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of the approved conditional use does
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not relieve the applicant of responsibility for compliance.
1.10 The applicant shall have a maximum of two (2) years to commence the drive-through uses as
permitted in accord with the conditions of approval listed above. If the use has not begun within
two (2) years of approval, a new conditional use permit must be obtained prior to operation or a
time extension must be requested in accord with UDC 1 I-SB-6F.
1.11 The applicant shall complete all required improvements prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy. It is unlawful to use or occupy any building or structure until the Building Official
has issued a Certificate of Occupancy.
1.12 The applicant shall comply with the outdoor lighting standards shown in UDC l 1-3A-11.
l .l 3 The hours of operation for the proposed credit union and future commercial pad site are restricted
to the hours between 5 am and 12 am, seven days a week. Extended hours of operation may be
requested through a conditional use permit in accord with UDC 1 l -2B-3A.4.
l .14 All signage for the property is subject to the standards set forth in UDC 11-3D.
2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2.1 The City of Meridian owns and operates a reclaimed water system along the Ten Mile and Pine
Street frontages of this parcel. Applicant shall coordinate with the Public Works Department on
the possible connection to this system for the provision of landscape irrigation water.
3. FIRE DEPARTMENT
3.1 Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department in
accordance with International Fire Code Section (IFC) 508.5.4 as follows:
a. Fire hydrants shall have the 4 '/z" outlet face the main street or parking lot drive aisle.
b. Fire hydrants shall not face a stt-eet which does not have addresses on it.
c. Fire hydrant markers shall be provided per Public Works specifications.
d. Fire Hydrants shall be placed on corners when spacing permits.
e. Fire hydrants s11a11 not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within ] 0'.
f. Fire hydrants shall be placed 18" above finished grade to the center of the 4 ''/z" outlets.
g. Fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of IFC Section 509.5.
h. Show all proposed or existing hydrants for all new construction or additions to existing
buildings within 1,000 feet of the project.
3.2 All entrances, internal roads, drive aisles, and alleys shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and 48'
outside, per International Fire Code Section 503.2.4.
3.3 Ensure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of combustible vegetation as set forth
in International Fire Code Section 304.1.2.
3.4 Fire lanes, streets, and structures (including the canopy height of mature trees) shall have a vertical
clearance of l3'6 as set forth in International Fire Code Section 503.2.1.
3.5 Operational fire hydrants, temporary or permanent street signs, and access roads with an all weather
surface are required to be installed before combustible construction material is brought onto the site,
as set forth in International Fire Code Section (IFC) 501.4 and Meridian amendment to IFC 10-4-2J.
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3.6 Provide a Knox box entry system for the complex prior to occupancy as set forth in International Fire
Code Section 506.
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
4.1 The Police Department did not submit comments on this application.
5. REPUBLIC SERVICES
5.1 Republic Services has no comment on this application.
6. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT
A report has riot been received frorrr ACHD on this application.
7. PARKS DEPARTMENT
7.1 The Parks Department has no comment on this application.
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C. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
1. Conditional Use Permit (UDC ll-SB-6E)
The Commission shall base its determination on the Conditional Use Permit request upon
the following:
a. 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 subject property is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and the
dimensional and development regulations of the GC district (see Analysis Section IX for
more information).
b. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and
in accord with the requirements of this Title.
Staff finds that the proposed uses are consistent and harmonious with the UDC and
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation of MU-C for this site.
c. 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 uses should be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood, with the
existing and intended character of the area, and with other existing and firture uses in the area.
d. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed, will
not adversely affect other property in the vicinity.
Staff finds that if the applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this report, the
proposed use will not adversely affect other property in the area.
e. 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 sanitary sewer, domestic water, refuse disposal, and irrigation are currently
available to the subject property. Staff finds that the proposed use will be served adequately
by all of the public facilities and services listed above.
f. 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.
If approved, the applicant will be financing any improvements required for development.
Staff finds there will not be excessive additional requirements at public cost and that the
proposed use will not be detrimental to the community's economic welfare.
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g. 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 finds the proposed use will not be detrimental to any persons, property or the general
welfare of the area.
h. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss 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. Further, staff finds that the proposed use will not result in the
destruction, loss or damage of any natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
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