Staff Report PZChanges to Agenda: Item #46 & C: Summertree (RZ-13-014; PP-13-035): The applicant has requested withdrawal of this
project.
Item #4F & G: TM Creek (AZ-13-015; PP-13-030): The applicant has requested continuance of this project to the February 6,
2014 PIZ hearing.
Item #4A: Falconers Place (PP-13.039)
Application(s): Preliminary plat, development agreement modification and alternative compliance
Size of property, existing zoning, and location: This site consists of 4.69 acres of land, zoned R-8, and is located at the southeast
corner of E. Falcon Drive and S. Eagle Road.
History: In 2005, the property received the annexation, preliminary plat and conditional use permit to construct and operate an
assisted living facility comprised of 5 individual facilities on the property. The property is governed by a development agreement which
restricts the use of the property to the assisted living facility.
In 2008, the same development was approved however; the developer at the time failed to submit a time extension application or
record the plat and establish the use on the site within the time limits of the UDC.
Adjacent Land Use & Zoning: The surrounding area is primarily developed as single family residential; zoned RUT, R-4 and R-8.
Comprehensive Plan FLUM Designation: LDR
Summary of Request: The applicant has applied PP, MDA and ALT to develop a single family development consisting of one existing
single family residence and 36 townhomes in the R-8 zoning district. The R-8 zone was established on the property to develop an
assisted living facility. The previous developer requested astep-up in the density/zoning as allowed in the comprehensive plan. For
purposes of this application, the comprehensive plan becomes the advisory tool for determining the future land use and the underlying
zoning regulates the use and the density in which the property may be developed.
The applicant is proposing to subdivide the property into 2 buildable lots that consists of 1 existing single-family detached home (Lot 1,
Block 1) and thirty-six (36) proposed townhomes (Lot 2, Block 1) on 4.69 acres of land. Gross density proposed for this project is 7.87
dwelling units to the acre. Although the density is greater than the anticipated density of the comprehensive plan, the use and density
proposed with the development is allowed in the R-8 zone and consistent with the step-up in density allowed in the Comprehensive
Plan. All of the proposed lots comply with the dimensional standards of the UDC.
Access to this development will be provided from E. Falcon Drive. The existing single family residence will continue to take access from
this roadway. The townhome portion of the development will take access from the extension of S. Falconers Place through a blanket
reciprocal ingress/egress easement.
The applicant has requested alternative compliance to deviate from the 20' X 20' parking pad requirement in front of the townhomes. In
lieu of the parking pads, the applicant is proposing three (3) overFlow parking stalls at the end of the each townhome driveway which
increases the amount of useable open space within the development. To address staffs concerns with the parking ratio in the SEC, the
applicant has provided a revised plan increasing parking as recommended by staff.
The UDC does not require compliance with the common open space and site amenity standards. The only required landscaping is a
25-foot wide landscape buffer adjacent to S. Eagle Road. 2.74 acres of open space and 2 amenities (a sitting area with a decorative
trellis and a plaza area) are being provided for the townhome portion of the development.
The submitted elevations depict three color schemes and a mix of building materials (lap siding and cedar shake siding), decorative
window and door trim, decorative corbels, belly bands, covered entries, and stone wainscot consistent with the surrounding
developments. Through the CZC and DES process, staff will ensure the compliance with the building materials, colors and design
features proposed with the submitted elevations.
Written Testimony: Ronald Mowery, Brady and Teresa Turner & Rick and Michelle Stott has submitted written testimony if opposition
of the proposed project. Primary concerns are density, use and incompatibility with surrounding development.
Staff Recommendation: Approval w/conditions
Notes:
STAFF REPORT E IDIAN ^'
Hearing Date: January 16, 2014
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Bill Parsons, Associate City Planner
(208) 884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager
(208)887-2211
SUBJECT: PP-13-039; MDA-13-024 and ALT-13-025 -Falconers Place
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, Falcon Drive Meridian, LLC, is requesting approval of the following applications:
1) Preliminary plat (PP) consisting of two (2) residential lots and one (1) common lot on 4.69 acres
in an R-8 zoning district;
2) Development agreement modification (MDA) to change the development plan from an assisted
living facility consisting of six (6) buildings to a 36-unit townhome development and;
3) Alternative compliance to deviate from the required 20' X 20' parking pads in front of the
townhomes.
2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed preliminary plat, development agreement modification
and alternative compliance applications with the conditions listed in Exhibit B, based on the Findings
of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Exhibit C.
3. PROPOSED MOTION
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend approval to the City
Council of File Numbers PP-13-039, (MDA-13-024 and ALT-13-025 optional) as presented in staff
report for the hearing date of January l 6, 2014 with the following modifications: (Add any proposed
modifications.)
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to recommend denial to the City
Council of File Numbers PP-13-039, (MDA-13-024 and ALT-13-025 optional) as presented in staff
report for the hearing date of January 16, 2014 for the following reasons: (You should state specific
reasons for denial of the applications.)
Continuance
I move to continue File Numbers PP-13-039, (MDA-13-024 and ALT-13-025 optional) 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:
Falconers Place - PP-13-039, MDA-13-024 & ALT-13-025 PAGE 1
The site is located southeast corner of E. Falcon Drive and S. Eagle Road in the NW '/4 of Section
28, T3N., R.lE. (Parcel's 8319250021 and 8319250023)
b. Owners:
Falcon Drive Meridian, LLC
3330 E. Louise Drive, Suite #300
Meridian, ID 83642
Ronald Mowery
3295 E. Falcon Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
c. Applicant:
Falcon Drive Meridian, LLC
3330 E. Louise Drive, Suite #300
Meridian, ID 83642
d. Representative:
Laren Bailey, LEI Engineers and Surveyors
3023 E. Copper Point Drive
Meridian, Idaho 83642
e. Applicant's Request: Please see applicant's narrative for this information.
5. PROCESS FACTS
a. The subject applications are for a preliminary plat, development agreement modification and
alternative compliance. A public hearing is required before the Planning and Zoning Commission
and City Council on this matter, consistent with Meridian City Unified Development Code Title
11, Chapter 5.
b. Newspaper notifications published on: December 30, 2013 and January 13, 2014 (Commission);
c. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: December 23, 2013 (Commission);
d. Applicant posted notice on site by: January 3, 2014 (Commission);
6. LAND USE
a. Existing Land Use(s): A portion of the site (0.50 acres) is developed with a single family
detached home and will remain on Lot 1, Block 1 of the proposed subdivision. The remaining
vacant acreage (4.19 acres) is proposed to develop with the thirty-six (36) townhomes. The entire
property is zoned R-8.
b. Description of Character of Surrounding Area and Adjacent Land Uses and Zoning: The
surrounding area is primarily developed as single family residential; zoned RUT in Ada County,
R-4 and R-8.
c. History of Previous Actions:
• In 2005, City Council approved the annexation, preliminary plat and conditional use permit
(AZ-OS-027, PP-OS-027 and CUP-OS-034) to construct and operate an assisted living facility
comprised of 5 individual facilities on the property. As part of the annexation approval, the
Developer and the City entered into a development agreement (DA) recorded under
instrument #105152708.
• In 2008, City Co~mcil approved a new preliminary plat and conditional use permit (PP-08-
004 and CUP-08-008) for the same use on the property however, the developer at the time
failed to submit a time extension application or record the plat and establish the use on the
site within the time limits of the UDC. Currently, the recorded DA restricts the use of the
property to the assisted living facility.
Falconers Place - PP-13-039, MDA-13-024 & ALT-13-025 PACE 2
d. Utilities:
1. Public Works:
Location of sewer: The sanitary sewer main intended to provide service to this development is
existing in S. Eagle Road.
Location of water: Domestic water mains to provide service to this development are existing
in S. Eagle Rd. and E. Falcon Drive.
Issues or concerns: None
e. Physical Features:
] . Canals/Ditches Irrigation: No major facilities transverse the subject properties.
2. Hazards: Staff is not aware of any hazards that exist on the property.
3. Flood Plain: NA
4. Topography: NA
7. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
This property is designated `'Low-density Residential" (LDR) on the Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use Map. The LDR land use designation anticipates residential development at gross
densities of three (3) dwelling units or less to the acre. The subject property is currently zoned R-
8which allows the property to develop with a maximum of 8 dwelling units to the acre under the
Unified Development Code (UDC).
As mentioned above, the R-8 zone was established on the property to develop an assisted living
facility. In order to develop the property with the assisted living facility, the previous developer
requested astep-up in the density/zoning (e.g. low to medium) as allowed in the comprehensive
plan. For purposes of this application, the comprehensive plan becomes the advisory tool for
determining the future land use and the underlying zoning regulates the use and the density in
which the property may be developed.
Now that an assisted living facility is no longer proposed for the property, the applicant is
proposing to subdivide the property into two (2) buildable lots that consists of one (I) existing
single-family detached home (Lot 1, Block 1) and thirty-six (36) proposed townhomes (Lot 2,
Block l) on 4.69 acres of land. Gross density proposed for this project is 7.87 dwelling units to
the acre. Although the density is greater than the anticipated density of the comprehensive plan,
the use and density proposed with the development is allowed in the R-8 zone and consistent with
the step-up in density allowed in the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property to support
the proposed development (staff analysis in italics below policy):
`'Support a variety of residential categories (low-, medium-, medium-high and high-density
single-family, multi-family, townhouses, duplexes, apartments, condominiums, etc.) for the
purpose of providing the City with a range of affordable housing opportunities." (3.07.01 E)
The proposed townlzome development should provide additional housing choices which is
currently lacking in the area.
`Permit new development only where urban services can be reasonably provided at the time
of final approval and development is contiguous to the City." (3.01.01 F)
The proposed development is contiguous to the city and city services are available to be
extended to the site upon development in accord with UDC 11-3A-21. The recorded DA
Falconers Place-PP-13-039, MDA-13-024 & ALT-]3-025 PAGE 3
requires the existing single family home to connect to City sewer and water with the first
phase of development.
• "Support infill of vacant lots in substantially developed, single-family areas at densities
similar to surrounding development. Increased densities on vacant lots may be considered if
structures are compatible with surrounding development." (3.07.02I)
The subject property is surrounded by properties developed at urban densities lower than the
proposed residential development. However, the residential development on the southwest
corner of Victory Road and Eagle Road is developed with a mix of single family and multi-
family zrnits.
The applicant has submitted building elevations for the townhomes. The proposed structures
are meant to emulate the surrounding single family homes by incorporating similar bz~ilding
materials and design features (e.g. horizontal and cedar shake siding, decorative corbels,
stone wairzseot, decorative trim, varying roof forms and bell bands).
Since the proposed use of the property is principally permitted within the R-8 gone, the
proposed design of the structures emulate the surrounding residences and the proposed
density is consistent with a medium density development, stafffinds the development should
be compatible with the surrounding single•family developments.
• ``Require street connections between subdivisions at regular intervals to enhance connectivity
and better traffic flow."(3.03.03C)
Because this a townhome development, local street access must be provide to serve the
proposed development. With the development of the subdivision, a new local street (S.
Falconers Place) will be constructed to serve the townhome portion of the development. The
new roadway will tie into E. Falcon Drive which connects to Eagle Road. The existing
residence will continue to take access from E. Falcon Drive, a local street. No direct lot
access to Eagle Road is proposed or approved with the subject application.
The public streets constructed with the Karmelle Subdivision to the east connect to E. Falcon
Drive and provide a Victory Road access to the proposed development.
• `'Restrict private curb cuts and access points on collectors and arterial streets." (3.06.02D)
See analysis above.
• "Pursue sidewalk construction for existing substandard streets." (3.03.02D)
The strbject property abuts E. Falcon Drive which is currently a substandard street. With the
development of the subdivision, the applicant will responsible for constructing a 5-foot wide
sidewalk along the entire E. Falcon Drive frontage. The plans as submitted depict a 9 foot
wide parkway and a S foot wide detached sidewalk consistent with this action item.
• "Provide housing options close to employment and shopping centers." (3.07.02D)
The proposed development will provide additional housing options in this area of the City
within close proximity to employment centers, education facilities and shopping along the
Eagle and Overland Road eorridors.
• "Require appropriate landscaping and buffers along transportation corridors (setbacks,
vegetation, low walls, berms, etc.)." (3.06.02F).
Street buffer landscaping is required adjacent to S. Eagle Road in accord with the standards
listed in UDC 11-3I3-7C. Feneing shall comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3A-7.
Falconers Place-PP-13-039, MDA-13-024 & ALT-13-025 PAGE 4
`'Require usable open space to be incorporated into new residential subdivision plats."
(3.07.02A)
Since the plat is under the S acre minimum, the UDC does not require compliance with the
common open space and site amenity standards set forth UDC 11-3G. The only required
landscaping for the development is the 25 foot wide landscape buffer adjacent to S. Eagle
Road. The submitted plan depicts approximately 2.74 acres of open space and two (2)
amenities. Staff is supportive of the proposed open space and amenities as a typical infill
development does not provide this amount of open space for the benefit of the future residents
and should complement the surrounding single family developments.
After considering all of these factors staff is of the opinion that the proposed development is generally
consistent with comprehensive plan.
8. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
A. Purpose Statement of the Residential Districts (R-8): The purpose of the residential districts is to
provide for a range of housing opportunities consistent with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
Residential districts are distinguished by the allowable density of dwelling units per acre and
corresponding housing types that can be accommodated within the density range.
B. Schedule of Use Control: Unified Development Code (UDC) 11-2A-2 lists townhomes and single
family detached housing as pri-lcipally permitted uses in the R-8 zoning district.
C. Dimensional Standards: Development of the site shall comply with the dimensional standards
listed in UDC 1 1-2A-6 for the R-8 zoning district.
D. Landscaping: A 25-foot wide buffer is required to be constructed along S. Eagle Road in accord
with the street buffer landscaping standards listed in UDC 1 l -3B-7C.
E. Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards: The subdivision must comply with the
subdivision design standards outlined in UDC 1 ] -6C-3.
F. Off-Street Parking: Off-street parking is required in accord with UDC Table 11-3C-6 for
townhome dwellings. The applicant is seeking alternative compliance to deviate from the
rega~ired parking pads in front of the townhome garages.
9. ANALYSIS
a. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation:
Development Agreement Modification (MDA): The subject property is governed by a
development agreement (DA) recorded as instru-nent # 105152708. As mentioned earlier, the
previous project was approved. for an assisted living facility. To ensure the site developed as
proposed at the time, the recorded DA restricted the development of this site to no more than six
(6) primary structures; five (5) retirement homes and one (1) clubhor-se.
The new owner is seeking the approval to construct a 36-unit townhome development. Since the
proposed project differs substantially from the previous approvals, the recorded DA must be
amended to incorporate new provisions relevant to the proposed development. Staff has provided
the appropriate DA sections that need to be modified:
• Update the Parties: Include new developer/owners;
• Section 3.2: Include new developer/owners;
• Section 4.1:
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Construction and
development of a residential development consisting of one (1) existin single family
residence and thirty-six (361 townhomes in an R 8 zone on 4 69 acres•
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• Seet1011 6:
6.1.1
• .Development of the site shall consist of a maximum of thirty
six (36) townhomes and one (1) single family residence•
6. ] .2 Remain as is;
• Add the following new DA provisions:
6.1.3 The applicant shall subdivide (through a condominium plat) all townhome
structures m accord with UDC 1 l -6B-5. The condominium lat shall be recorded
prior to occupancy of any of the dwellings
6.1.4 Future development of the site shall substantially comply with the submitted
prelunmary plat landscape plan and townhome elevations attached in Exhibit A
6.1.5 All future development of the subject property shall comply with all City of
Mendian ordinances in effect at the time of develo ment
6.1.6 Prior to issuance of a building permit for any townhome structure the applicant
shall obtain approval of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review
application and record a final plat
6.1.7 The townhome portion of the development shall consist of approximately 2 74
acres of common open space and two (2) amenities (sitting area with trellis and
plaza area as pro osed
• Section 17: -Update with new owner information.
Preliminary Plat (PP): The proposed preliminary plat consists of two (2) residential lots and one
(l) common lot on approximately 4.69 acres of land in the R-8 zoning district. The existing single
family residence will remain on Lot 1, Block 1. The property owner has given consent to be part
of the application submittal. The other residential lot (Lot 2, Block 1) is proposed to develop with
thirty-six (36) townhomes. The proposed gross density of the subdivision is 7.87 dwelling units
per acre which is consistent with the density requirements of the R-8 zoning district.
Dimensional Standards: Staff has reviewed the proposed plat for compliance with the applicable
standards listed in UDC Table 11-2A-6 for the R-8 zoning district. The existing residence on Lot
1, Block ]must comply with the dimensional standards of the R-8 district. In reviewing the
submitted plat the proposed lot exceeds the minimum frontage (50 ft.) and the minimum lot size
requirements (5,000 square feet) in the UDC.
For the townhome portion of the development, the applicant is proposing to construct the thirty-
six (36) townhomes on single parcel instead of platting each individual unit on a separate parcel.
The UDC does not specify a minimum lot size for the proposed townhomes however; there is a
Falconers Place-PP-13-039, MUA-13-024 & ALT-13-025 PAGE 6
minimum street frontage requirement of 40 feet. The plat as submitted complies with the
dimensional standards of the R-8 district.
In order to convey ownership of the townhomes as single family residences, the applicant must
subdivide (through a condominium plat) the townhomes in accord with UDC 11-6B-5. Lot 2,
Block 1 of this application will remain under single ownership and maintained by the future
homeowners association.
Access: Access to this development will be provided from E. Falcon Drive; an existing local
street. The existing single family residence will continue to take access from this roadway. The
townhome portion of the development will take access from the extension of S. Falconers Place.
Staff is supportive of the public street access proposed for the development.
Access for the townhome dwellings will be done through a blanket reciprocal ingress/egress
easement With the submittal of the final plat application, the applicant should add a note on the
face of the plat or record a separate document and reference the recorded document number on
the face of the plat that identifies a cross access/shared parking agreement for the townhome
development.
Parking/Alternative Compliance (ALT): The applicant has requested alternative compliance to
deviate from the 20' X 20' parking pad requirement in front of the townhomes. In lieu of the
parking pads, the applicant is proposing three (3) overflow parking stalls at the end of the each
townhome driveway which increases the amount of useable open space within the development.
Since this is a single family townhome development, the UDC requires each townhome dwelling
provide a total of 4 parking spaces (two car garage and a 20' X 20' foot parking pad). Based ou
the UDC requirements the townhome portion of the development would be required to provide a
total of 144 parking spaces. As submitted the applicant is only proposing 87 parking spaces which
is approximately a 40% reduction in the required parking.
While staff is supportive of the layout and the amount of open space provided with the
reduction in the parking, staff is of the opinion the applicant should add three (3) more
overflow parking stalls within the cluster of four (4) townhomes located in the southeast
corner. If the applicant modifies the plan as recommended, staff is supportive of the
parking plan for the proposed townhome development. Prior to the Commission hearing,
the applicant must submit a revised plan to accommodate the parking changes as
recommended by staff.
Landscaping, Open Space and Amenities: Since the plat is under the 5 acre minimum, the
UDC does not require compliance with the common open space and site amenity standards set
forth UDC 1 l -3G. The only required landscaping for the development is the 25-foot wide
landscape buffer adjacent to S. Eagle Road. The landscape plan as submitted provides the
required 25-foot wide landscape buffer in accord with UDC 1 l -3B-7C.
In addition to the required landscape buffer, the submitted plat indicates that 2.74 acres of open
space is being provided for the townhome portion of the development. The main reason for the
increase in open space has to do with the applicant's request to reduce the required parking for
the development. Further, the applicant is proposing the following two (2) amenities: a sitting
area with a decorative trellis and a plaza area. Staff is supportive of the proposed open space and
amenities for the development. With the submittal of the final plat application the applicant must
provide details of the proposed amenities.
Existing Trees: The submitted landscape plan notes existing trees on the plan proposed for
removal. The applicant is responsible to mitigate all existing healthy trees 4-inch caliper or
greater that are removed from the site with equal replacement of the total calipers lost on site up
to an amount of 100% replacement in accord with UDC l 1-3B-10. With the submittal of the
Falconers Place - PP-13-039, MDA-13-024 & ALT-13-025 PAGE 7
final plat, the applicant must submit a revised landscape plan that details the mitigation
plan outlined by the developer and the City Arborist.
Fencing: The submitted landscape plan depicts vinyl fencing along the south and east boundary
of the townhome development. Specific details for the height of the fence have not been
provided. Any future fencing proposed for the development must comply with the fencing
regulations set forth in UDC 11-3A-7.With the submittal of the final plat application, the
applicant must provide a master fence plan to ensure compliance with the UDC.
Pressurized Irrigation: The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation (PI) systems be
supplied by a year-round source of water. The applicant shall be required to ~rtilize any existing
surface or well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, asingle-
point connection to the culinary water system shall be required. An underground, pressurized
irrigation system is required to be installed in accordance with UDC l 1-3A-I5.
The owner is requesting the use of domestic water to serve as the primary water source for the
proposed development. The applicant states the use of surface water from Nampa Meridian
Irrigation District is not feasible. The surface delivery to this property is on a 10 day rotation and
cannot provide adequate water delivery.
The requirements for a pressurized irrigation system may be waived if the property does not have
water rights in an existing irrigation district. The applicant must submit a letter from the Nampa
Meridian Irrigation District verifying the water deficiency. The city's domestic water system is
the last option for providing irrigation water to a proposed development and requires City
Engineer's approval.
Sidewalks: Sidewalks are required along all public streets. A 5-foot wide detached sidewalk is
required adjacent to S. Eagle Road. The applicant is proposing to construct a 5-foot wide
detached sidewalk and 9-foot wide parkways along the south side of E. Falcon Drive and 5-foot
wide attached sidewalk along both sides of S. Falconer Place. All sidewalks and parkways
constructed within the development must comply with UDC 1 I-3A-17.
Waterways: As per UDC 1 l -3A-6, all irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural
waterways and waterways being used as amenities, which intersect, cross or lie within the area
being subdivided shall be covered.
Existing Structures: As mentioned above, an existing home will remain on Lot 1, Block 1. Per
the recorded DA, the existing residence must connect to City services with the first phase of
development.
Elevations: The submitted elevations depict a mix of building materials (lap siding and cedar
shake siding), decorative window and door trim, decorative corbels, belly bands, covered entries,
and stone wainscot consistent with the surrounding developments. Staff is of the opinion the
future townhomes will complement the existing homes in the area and demonstrate high quality
materials (see Exhibit A.4).
Since all of the townhomes will have a similar design and building form, staff recommends the
applicant provide three different color schemes as proposed to provide variation within the
development.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant is required to obtain certificate of
zoning compliance (CZC) and administrative design review (DES) for each townhome
structure. Through the CZC and DES process, staff will ensure the compliance with the
building materials, colors and design features proposed with the submitted elevations.
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In summary, Staff recommends approval of the proposed preliminary plat, development
agreement modification and alternative compliance with the recommended conditions listed in
Exhibit B of this report in accord with the Findings contained in Exhibit C.
10. EXHIBITS
A. Drawings
1. Vicinity Map
2. Proposed Preliminary Plat (dated: 12/18/13)
3. Proposed Landscape Plan (dated: 1 1/l5/13)
4. Proposed Building Elevations
B. Conditions of Approval
1. Planning Division
2. Public Works Department
3. Fire Department
4. Police Department
5. Parks Department
6. Republic Services
7. Ada County Highway District
C. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
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B. Conditions of Approval
1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT
I.l Development Agreement Modification
1.l .1 The DA shall be signed by the property owner and returned to the City within two years of the
City Council granting the approval. The amended DA must be approved and recorded prior
to submitting any final plat for review and approval. The applicant shall contact the City
Attorney's office (898-5506) to initiate this process. The amended DA shall include the
following modification:
• Update the Parties: Include new developer/owners;
• Section 3.2: Include new developer/owners;
• Section 4.1:
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development of a residential development consisting of one (I) existin single family
residence and th~rtv-six (36) townhomes m an R 8 zone on 4 69 acres
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Ong Development of the site shall consist of a maximum of thirty six (36)
townhomes and one (1 smile family residence•
6.1.2 Remain as is;
• Add the following new DA provisions:
6.1.3 The applicant shall subdivide (through a condominium plat) all townhome structures in
accord with UDC ] 1-6B-5. The condominium lat shall be recorded rior to occu anc of
any of the dwelling
6.1.4 Future development of the site shall substantially comply with the submitted preliminary
]mat, landscape plan and townhome elevations attached in Exhibit A
6.1.5 All future development of the subiect property shall comply with all City of Meridian
ordinances m effect at the tune of develo ment
6.1.6 Prior to issuance of a buildin ermit for an townhome structure the a licant shall
obtain approval of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Desi n Review application and
record a final plat
6.1.7 The townhome portion of the development shall consist of approximately 2 74 acres of
common open space and two (2) amenities (sitting area with trellis and plaza area) as
pro osed.
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• Section 17: -Update with new owner information.
1.2 Preliminary Plat -Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1.2.1 The preliminary plat, dated 12/18/13, shall be revised as follows:
a. Direct lot access to S. Eagle Road is prohibited in accord with UDC 1 1-3A-3.
b. The applicant shall add a note on the face of the final plat or record a separate document and
reference the recorded document number on the face of the plat that identifies the blanket
cross access and shared parking agreement for the development.
c. [n order to convey ownership of the townhomes, the applicant must condo the townhomes in
accord with UDC 1 l -6B-5. The single parcel (Lot 2, Block 1) must remain under single
ownership and maintained by the future homeowners association.
1.2.2 The landscape plan, dated 11/15/13 shall be revised as follows:
a. All fencing proposed with the development shall be installed in accordance with UDC l 1-3A-
7. Submit a detailed fence plan with the final plat application.
b. The applicant shall comply with the open space and site amenities represented on the
submitted landscape plan attached in Exhibit A.3. With the submittal of the final plat
application the applicant shall provide details of the proposed sitting area and plaza area
amenities.
c. Construct a 25-foot wide landscape buffer adjacent to S. Eagle Road in accord with UDC 1 1-
3B-7C. The width of the landscape buffer shall be measured from the ultimate curb location
as anticipated by ACHD. The detached sidewalk shall have an average minimum separation
of greater than four feet (4') to back of curb. The revised landscape plan shall depict the
ultimate right-of--way (curb location) as anticipated by ACHD to ensure the required 25-foot
landscape buffer is being provided in accord with UDC 1 1-3B-7C.
d. Per UDC l 1-3B-] 0, the applicant shall work with the City Arborist, Elroy Huff, on
designing, adopting, and implementing a protection and mitigation plan for the existing trees
on site. With the submittal of the final plat the applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan
that details the mitigation plan outlined by the developer and the City Arborist.
e. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Division staff, the
applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC l 1-3B-14A.
1.2.3 Per UDC 1 l -SB-SB2, the Director approved the alternative compliance to deviate from
constructing the 20' X 20' parking pads in front of the townhome dwellings for the western
portion of the townhome development as proposed. Prior to the Commission hearing, the
applicant shall submit a revised plat depicting three (3) additional overflow parking stalls
within the cluster of four (4) townhomes located in the southeast corner. Parking in front of
these dwellings shall be prohibited.
1.2.4 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall obtain certificate of zoning
compliance (CZC) and administrative design review (DES) for each townhome structure
home and record a final plat.
1.2.5 The existing residence on Lot l ,Block 1 must connect to City services (water and sewer) with the
first phase of development.
1.2.6 Future townhomes constructed within the subdivision must comply with the submitted elevations
in Exhibit A.4. At a minimum, the proposed townhome structures shall incorporate three (3)
color schemes as proposed.
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1.2.7 Comply with all ACHD conditions of approval.
1.2.8 Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions does not relieve the applicant of responsibility
for compliance.
1.3 General Conditions of Approval
1.3.1 Comply with all bulk, use, and development standards of the R-8 zoning district listed in UDC
Chapter 2 District regulations.
1.3.2 Provide a pressurised irrigation system consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-
15, UDC 1 1-3B-6 and MCC 9-1-28. Before city water is to be used for irrigating the proposed
development, the applicant must provide documentation from the applicable irrigation district
(NMID) that the property does not have water rights in an existing irrigation district. The use of
domestic water is at the discretion of the City Engineer.
13.3 Comply with the sidewalk and parkway standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-17.
1.3.4 Install all utilities consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-21 and ] 1-3B-SJ.
l .3.5 Comply with all subdivision design and improvement standards as set forth in UDC 11-6C-3,
including but not limited to driveways, easements, blocks and mailbox placement.
1.3.6 Construct storm water integration facilities that meet the standards as set forth in UDC 1 1-3B-
11C.
1.4 Process Conditions of Approval
l .4.1 No signs are approved with this application. Prior to installing any signs on the property, the
applicant shall submit a sign permit application consistent with the standards in UDC Chapter 3
Article D and receive approval for such signs.
1.4.2 The final plat, and any phase thereof, shall substantially comply with the approved preliminary
plat as set forth in UDC l 1-6B-3C2.
l .4.3 The preliminary plat approval shall be null and void if the applicant fails to either 1) obtain the
City Engineer signature on a final plat within two years, or 2) gain approval of a time extension
as set forth in UDC 11-6B-7.
1.4.4 The project is subject to all current City of Meridian ordinances and previous conditions of
approval associated with this site (AZ-OS-027) and amended development agreement.
1.4.5 The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to provide irrigation that meets
the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-6 and to install and maintain all landscaping as set forth
in UDC l 1-3B-5, UDC 11-3B-13 and UDC l 1-3B-14.
1.4.6 All common open space and site amenities shall be maintained by an owner's association as set
forth in UDC 11-3G-3F1. The applicant shall record legally binding documents that state the
maintenance and ownership responsibilities for the management of the development, including
but not limited to structures, parking, common areas, private driveways, amenities and other
development features. A copy of the recorded document shall be submitted with the first
Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC).
1.4.7 The applicant has a continuing obligation to comply with the outdoor lighting provisions as set
forth in UDC 11-3A-1 1.
2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2.1 General Conditions of Approval
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2.1.1 Applicant shall coordinate water and sewer main size and routing with the Public Works
Department, and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to provide
service outside of a public right-of--way. Minimum cover over sewer mains is three feet, if cover
from top of pipe to sub-grade is less than three feet than alternate materials shall be used in
conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments Standard Specifications.
2.1.2 Per Meridian City Code, the applicant shall be responsible to install sewer and water mains to and
through this development.
2.1.3 The applicant shall provide easement(s) for all public water/sewer mains outside of public right of
way (include all water services and hydrants). The easement widths shall be 20-feet wide for a
single utility, or 30-feet wide for two. The easements shall not be dedicated via the plat, but
rather dedicated outside the plat process using the City of Meridian's standard forms. The
easement shall be graphically depicted on the plat for reference purposes. Submit an executed
easement (on the form available from Public Works), a legal description prepared by an Idaho
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, which must include the area of the easement (marked
EXHIBIT A) and an 81/2" x 1 1"map with bearings and distances (marked EXHIBIT B) for
review. Both exhibits must be sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Land Surveyor. DO
NOT RECORD. Add a note to the plat referencing this document.
2.1.4 The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water (MCC 12-13-83). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or
well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, asingle-point
connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized,
the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to
receiving development plan approval.
2.1.5 Atl existing structures that are required to be removed shall be prior to signature on the final plat
by the City Engineer.
2.1.6 All irrigation ditches, laterals or canals, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or
lying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per UDC l l -3A-6.
Plans shall be approved by the appropriate irrigation/drainage district, or lateral users association
(ditch owners), with written approval or non-approval submitted to the Public Works Department.
If lateral users association approval can't be obtained, alternate plans shall be reviewed and
approved by the Meridian City Engineer prior to final plat signature.
2.l .7 Any existing domestic well system within this project shall be removed from domestic service per
City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8 contact the City of Meridian Engineering Department at
(208)898-5500 for inspections of disconnection of services. Wells may be used for non-domestic
purposes such as landscape irrigation if approved by Idaho Department of Water Resources
Contact Robert B. Whitney at (208)334-2190.
2.1.8 Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City Ordinance
Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact Central District Health for abandonment procedures and
inspections (208)375-5211.
2.1.9 Street signs are to be in place, sanitary sewer and water system shall be approved and activated,
fencing installed, drainage lots constructed, road base approved by the Ada County Highway
District and the Final Plat for this subdivision shall be recorded, prior to applying for building
permits.
2.1.10 A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all uncompleted
fencing, landscaping, amenities, etc., prior to signature on the final plat.
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2.1.1 l All development improvements, including but not limited to sewer and water, fencing, micro-
paths, pressurized irrigation and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining
certificates of occupancy.
2.1.12 Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to the issuance of a plan
approval letter.
2.1.13 It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act.
2.1.14 Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting
that may be required by the Anny Corps of Engineers.
2.1.15 Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
2.1.16 All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC l 1-12-3H.
2.1.17 Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building
pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
2.1.18 The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of
3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom
elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least 1-foot above.
2.l .l9 The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or
drainage facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation district
or ACRD. The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have been installed in
accordance with the approved design plans. This certification will be required before a certificate
of occupancy is issued for any structures within the project.
2.1.20 At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings per
the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and approved
prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the project.
2.1.21 100 Watt and 250 Watt, high-pressure sodium street lights shall be required on all public
roadways per the City of Meridian Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. All street lights
shall be installed at developer's expense. Final design shall be submitted as part of the
development plan set for approval, which must include the location of any existing street lights.
Street lighting is required at intersections, corners, cu]-de-sacs, and at a spacing that does not
exceed that outlined in the Standards. The contractor's work and materials shall conform to the
ISPWC and the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC.
2.1.22 The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a performance surety in the amount
of 125% of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer, water and reuse infrastructure
prior to final plat signature. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by
the owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the fore of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash
deposit or bond. Please contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-221 1.
2.1.23 The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a warranty surety in the amount of
20% of the total construction cost for all completed sewer, water and reuse infrastructure for
duration of two years. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by the
owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash
depositor bond. Please contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-221 1.
3. FIRE DEPARTMENT
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3.1 One and two family dwellings not exceeding 3,600 square feet require afire-flow of 1,000 gallons
per minute for a duration of 2 hours to service the entire project. One and two family dwellings in
excess of 3,600 square feet require a minimum fire flow as specified in Appendix B of the
hiten~ational Fire Code. Fire Hydrant spacing shall be provided as required by Appendix C of the
International Fire Code.
3.2 Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
a. Fire Hydrants shall have the 4 %" outlet face the main street or parking lot aisle.
b. The Fire hydrant shall not face a street 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 shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10'.
f. Fire hydrants shall be place 18" above finish grade.
g. Fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of the 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.
3.3 All entrances, internal roads, drive aisles and alleys shall have a turning radius of 28' inside and
48' outside radius.
3.4 Operational fire hydrants, temporary or pernanent 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) 50].4 and Meridian amendment to IFC 10-4-2J.
3.5 Ensure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of combustible vegetation as set forth
in International Fire Code Section 304.1.2.
3.6 All portions of the buildings located on this project must be within 150' of a paved surface as
measured around the perimeter of the building as set forth in h~ternational Fire Code Section 503.1.1.
3.7 Fire lanes, streets and structures including the canopy height of mahire trees shall have a vertical
clearance of 13'6" as set forth in International Fire Code Section 503.2.1.
4. POLICE DEPARTMFNT
4.1 The Police Department has no comments relates to this application.
5. PARKS DEPARTMENT
5.1 The Parks Department has no comments related to this application.
6. REPUBLIC SERVICES
6.l There is a concern that not enough waste receptacles/enclosures are provided to meet waste
generation points and volumes generated by the proposed development. Please contact Bob Olson at
Republic Services (345-1265) to discuss this matter prior to the public hearing. Failure to do so may
necessitate continuance of the project to a subsequent meeting.
7. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT (SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS FORTIICO~IING)
7.1 SITE SPECIFIC COMMENTS
7.2 STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
7.2.1 Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of--way.
7.2.2 Private sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within any ACHD roadway or
right-of--way.
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7.2.3 All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be
borne by the developer.
7.2.4 Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the
construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file
number) for details.
7.2.5 A license agreement and compliance with the District's Tree Planter policy is required for all
landscaping proposed within ACHD right-of--way or easement areas.
7.2.6 Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing
by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file numbers) for
detai ]s.
7.2.7 All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District Policy
Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all
applicable ACRD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the
State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
7.2.8 In accordance with District policy, 7203.6, the applicant may be required to update any existing
non-compliant pedestrian improvements abutting the site to meet current Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The applicant's engineer should provide documentation of
ADA compliance to District Development Review staff for review.
7.2.9 Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy.
7.2.10 It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of--way. The
applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The
applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-811-342-1585) at least two full business days
prior to breaking ground within ACRD right-of--way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic
Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during
any phase of construction.
7.2.11 No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing
and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized
representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to
obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District.
7.2.12 If the site plan or use should change in the future, ACRD Planning Review will review the site
plan and may require additional improvements to the transportation system at that time. Any
change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this application,
shall require the applicant to comply with ACHD Policy and Standard conditions of approval in
place at the time unless awaiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted by
the ACHD Commission.
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C. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
1. Preliminary Plat Findings:
In consideration of a preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat, or short plat,
the decision-making body shall make the following findings:
A. The plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan;
Staff finds that the proposed plat and 36-unit townhome development are in general
conformance with the comprehensive plan (please see Section 7 of the Staff Report for
detailed analysis of specific comprehensive plan action items that apply to this
development).
B. Public services are available or can be made available and are adequate to
accommodate the proposed development;
Staff finds that services can be made available to accommodate the proposed
development.
C. The plat is in conformance with scheduled public improvements in accord with the
City's capital improvement program;
Because the developer is installing sewer, water, and utilities for the development at their
cost, staff finds that the subdivisions will not require the expenditure of capital
improvement funds.
D. There is public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed
development;
Staff recommends the Commission and Council rely upon comments from the public
service providers (i.e., police, fire, ACHD, etc.) to determine this finding.
E. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general
welfare; and
Staff is not aware of any health, safety or environmental problems associated with the
development of this subdivision that should be brought to the Council or Commission's
attention. ACHD considers road safety issues in their analysis. Staff recommends that the
Commission and Council reference consider the facts, analysis and any public testimony
that may be presented to determine whether or not the proposed subdivision may cause
health, safety or environmental problems of which staff is unaware.
F. The development preserves significant natural, scenic or historic features.
Staff is unaware of any nahtral, scenic or historic features on this site. Therefore, staff
finds that the proposed development will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of
any nahtral, scenic or historic feature(s) of major importance. The Commission and
Council may consider any public testimony that may be presented to determine whether
or not the proposed development may destroy or damage a natural or scenic feature(s) of
major importance of which staff is Lmaware.
2. Alternative Compliance Findings:
In order to grant approval for alternative compliance, the director shall determine the
following findings:
1. Strict adherence or application of the requirements is not feasible; OR
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Staff finds that strict application of the parking standards is not feasible to support the
design concept and provide the amount of open space desired by the applicant. Staff
supports the slight reduction in parking to provide more useable open space within the
development.
2. The alternative compliance provides an equal or superior means for meeting the
requirements; and
Staff finds the alternative compliance provides an equal means for meeting the City's
parking standards as follows:
l) it allows for more flexibility in the design of the development;
2) increases the amount of useable open space and;
3) provides additional parking options for meeting the intent of the parking standards
3. The alternative means will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
impair the intended uses and character of the surrounding properties.
Staff finds that the proposed alternative will not be detrimental to the public welfare or
impair the use/character of the surrounding properties if the parking pads are provided in
front of the eighteen (18) townhome dwellings located on the east side of S. Falconers
Place.
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