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Under the ordinance the city will update official zoning maps and file the required copies with Ada County and the Idaho State Tax Commission. The ordinance passed as presented; no additional public testimony was recorded during the council action.

Why it matters: The change from R1 to LO alters allowed uses on the parcel and permits limited office-type development rather than single-family residential use. The city will update official maps and record the change with county and state offices.

Vote: Ordinance 25-2081 adopted (see actions).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Meridian City Council - 5/6/25","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved Ordinance 25-2081 rezoning a 1.11-acre parcel at 965 East Ustick from R1 to LO; the ordinance was adopted by roll-call vote.","taxTitle","Meridian, Ada County, Idaho","taxId",2628,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6566334,"Council continues public hearing on Wells Street / Magic View subdivision to Aug. 12 for wider transportation study",4920,9492000,14412000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206725-23b7adbf49db3b158554ec8a96b53c19&start=9492&end=14412","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206725-23b7adbf49db3b158554ec8a96b53c19/thumbnail_9492000.jpg","/articles/6566334/Meridian/Ada-County/Idaho/Council-continues-public-hearing-on-Wells-Street-Magic-View-subdivision-to-Aug-12-for-wider-transportation-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566334-e197f2d2f37ef3b99193a966f54ad25a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770892256&Signature=fA45JHnxwSo4woPe4ttMt7QniwWWG-Rvg3cfoMIp2HboVR0D6Jhx-kvRTVV11vu2XkrDwuZ4wzibZ5q0UQ7kDhD~yriA3QHEj9ut-yUjdpxxCv0oP4PGwrm4rp35l31oBg4XGsM03QPTdX~SST81gQ0POmRJ~-R8ok7FSl950v3ZNPiQsn6E6OakxpH8e1FIZKnBrXti6aMbH4Z5c7jgm4K~IhKqGWC3ggEKVDmnz5lldILxuxYZ3xmOdVaoxqZJuTXuv0uHx7OpsiLG9PZw3zm2zjk9fPXcFoS~AfJ1UdSl~jaHWh1ihSf4LSHelxDXAFkTkOGrHyJPomfO39VfEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Meridian City Council on May 6 continued the public hearing for a proposed annexation, zoning and preliminary plat that would create 79 detached single-family lots and one commercial lot on approximately 15.97 acres at South Wells Street and Magic View Drive (file H2024-0059). The council set the continued hearing for Aug. 12 and directed the city to re-notice the hearing at the city's expense.

The application proposed a mix of R8 and R15 residential zoning and a one-acre commercial pad. Staff said the proposed gross densities are consistent with the Future Land Use Map designations (medium density and mixed-use neighborhood). The site is bisected by 5 Mile Creek and a floodway; staff recommended a 6-foot wrought-iron fence on the south side of the creek for public safety (the north side slope met UDC slope standards), and required floodplain permits and elevation certificates for any construction in the floodplain.

Neighbors and several council members raised concerns about existing traffic volumes on Magic View, Locust Grove and Eagle Road and the limited number of viable road connections in the area. Several residents described heavy cut-through traffic through Woodbridge subdivision, long queuing at nearby intersections and safety concerns for local streets. City staff and council members said a larger transportation/land-use study is needed to evaluate future connectivity and ensure any development does not foreclose options for a long-term solution; staff said the city had budgeted and requested RFQs earlier in the year to study connectivity for the area and expected work to be underway later in 2025.

Applicant representatives said the project team had revised multiple iterations of the plat to respond to neighbors and staff, reduced lot counts from earlier proposals and were willing to discuss phasing that could limit southern-phase activity until the city completes its transportation work. The council signaled openness to a phased approach but concluded that additional study and clearer city direction are needed before making a final decision. The council therefore continued the hearing to Aug. 12 and directed that the continued hearing be re-noticed at the city's expense so the broader transportation analysis can be developed and shared before the matter returns for decision.

Why it matters: The project sits in a corridor with constrained roadway connections and has generated repeated public hearings; council, staff and residents said a broader traffic and land-use analysis is necessary to avoid decisions that could preclude future connectivity or create long-term congestion and safety problems.

Outcome: Public hearing continued to Aug. 12; re-notification to be paid by the city (see actions).","Council continued the public hearing on a proposed 79-lot subdivision at South Wells Street and Magic View Drive (H2024-0059) to Aug. 12 and ordered re-notification at the city's expense so the city can pursue a transportation study covering the wider area; neighbors had urged delay because of traffic concerns.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6566339,"Council approves Mont Meadows subdivision, grants waiver to keep Watkins Ditch open",1520,8020000,9540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206725-23b7adbf49db3b158554ec8a96b53c19&start=8020&end=9540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206725-23b7adbf49db3b158554ec8a96b53c19/thumbnail_8020000.jpg","/articles/6566339/Meridian/Ada-County/Idaho/Council-approves-Mont-Meadows-subdivision-grants-waiver-to-keep-Watkins-Ditch-open","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566339-3dad5f50b685d168f0a39df6a917da24/orig.mp4?Expires=1770892256&Signature=JezG6lrDy9vjWOgryDmIti0KhIleYS-hFJA1ym4z6far~UP6yqroli7873Pm2Bt~TfTrn00BkgUWaMvvJvdo7n0x8HtXRk-fg-76zTmA98-Dr0xGjWgNoYwfQC2fDmhXptpZZFldnqRSzkX2zsgaIoNAqUuvY3GC~4SIwaxw~4o1e~bkivKI-DyGyMD4HgJPhx8ZasDkJw8wqazd-u28E8AOlhSMnPOVl-x5sY39IlCpzVlJEOXo2kZe6-~JICYlMa2zIxr0OYkBlkpj0mdCLTxIq9Hn~VXBS~LJLGk~F3nJit4~dtWJEwJ1IX-qBT36aCKP5Q-1go6bMef5n4psxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Meridian City Council on May 6 approved annexation, comprehensive plan map changes, zoning and a preliminary plat for the Mont Meadows subdivision (file H2024-0067), a proposed 10.28-acre development at 6106 and 6162 Tarriga Lane.

Staff described the project as an annexation from Ada County RUT zoning with an application for R2 zoning on 8.48 acres and R4 zoning on 2.36 acres, producing 11 total lots (10 new and one existing). The preliminary plat shows private-drive access for four R2 lots and public access to the remaining lots; the project includes required landscape buffers, a 20-foot collector-road landscape strip, and on-site open-space amenities (a pergola, picnic seating and a fire pit). Planning & Zoning recommended approval and staff reported no outstanding issues since the commission hearing.

An existing waterway (Watkins Ditch) runs along the eastern portion of the property and the applicant requested a waiver to keep the ditch open within a common lot rather than piping it; staff noted a separate \"dry ditch\" on the site must be documented as abandoned before final plat approval. During the hearing neighbors who live on adjacent lots expressed support for keeping the ditch open as a natural amenity, citing habitat for ducks and other wildlife and their intent to help maintain it. Staff said the open ditch would be in common area maintained by the homeowner association.

The council voted to approve the annexation, zoning and preliminary plat and granted the requested waiver to leave the ditch open, with conditions for documentation on easement relinquishments and the dry ditch abandonment to be submitted to the city engineer before the final plat signature.

Why it matters: The Mont Meadows approval adds low-density single-family housing and preserves a natural ditch feature as a common-area amenity, subject to recorded easement and maintenance arrangements.

Vote: Approved (see actions).","The council approved annexation, zoning (R2 and R4) and a preliminary plat for the Mont Meadows subdivision, a 10.28-acre, 11-lot development; council also granted a waiver to leave a segment of Watkins Ditch open within a common lot and required documentation that a separate dry ditch is abandoned.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6566345,"Council approves annexation, map amendment to allow Core & Main light-industrial site on Black Cat Road",1952,6078000,8030000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206725-23b7adbf49db3b158554ec8a96b53c19&start=6078&end=8030","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206725-23b7adbf49db3b158554ec8a96b53c19/thumbnail_6078000.jpg","/articles/6566345/Meridian/Ada-County/Idaho/Council-approves-annexation-map-amendment-to-allow-Core-Main-light-industrial-site-on-Black-Cat-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566345-c31e29fd476124673b471a08a0421865/orig.mp4?Expires=1770892256&Signature=L2HHE6SHuoAzXCjDe4d6LIV5MItkS2wUoYSo2GmD-TTE9QwfpMIGST3pfiupUCITnSuLdj5kAgUowNvJC7ILFKAaaV~-ZKI0Iuq7rDaOXJnITHeKs5ACYBHCHt30WvQ7dgFcoH-JIGnkFsQ9wYk2~rDi2hdrbulAWaV~UU1woRvTkv30nTjYx0iQHhww-SEYv2w-6p9ZWoJqpCCkkOmvl87qN4OeYtWVuRxCN-n1iGoK9hvCzAKDMAofAbPvXWKYQne828pdNsvs~QmjnOLeJ1VAMPUxJfJ7TrST~UG2IZj9HvBltkF-RRHfOyGgImcvjcC-tKbBSM1-NCFwDUAnSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Meridian City Council voted May 6 to approve a comprehensive plan map amendment and annexation allowing Core & Main to develop a 5-acre light-industrial site at 299 South Black Cat Road (file H2024-0066).

Staff described the request as a change of future land-use designation from low-density employment to mixed employment and an annexation from Ada County RUT to the city's IL (Light Industrial) zoning district. The applicant proposed a single-story 19,000-square-foot building (approximately 14,492 sq ft warehouse and 4,508 sq ft office) plus an outdoor contractor's yard and storage area. Core & Main indicated the site would employ roughly 18 people and receive about 10 trucks per day; the applicant said this would be the company's second Meridian location.

Staff advised caution that continued expansion of IL into mixed- and low-density employment areas along the Black Cat corridor could reduce employment diversity and increase truck traffic; staff recommended evaluating future IL expansions carefully. The planning staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval for this specific, 5-acre request, noting the parcel's adjacency to existing industrial uses and that the applicant revised building orientation, materials and fenestration after staff feedback.

During the public hearing, neighbors raised buffering and noise concerns. The applicant provided a sound check from its existing Meridan site showing a measured maximum of 60 dB at 90 feet that the applicant's consultant estimated would attenuate to about 44 dB at the nearest residence (~500 feet away). The applicant also proposed an 8-foot closed-vision fence around the property and a 10-foot multiuse pathway along the street and agreed to restrict a proposed western access to truck traffic only, per staff and ACHD guidance.

The council voted in favor (roll call recorded: unanimous among those present) and approved the annexation and comprehensive plan amendment (H2024-0066). Conditions in staff's recommendation included architectural standards, landscape and screening improvements, and restrictions on access to align with the city's UDC and ACHD policies. A traffic impact study was not required by ACHD given the project's scale; ACHD confirmed the proposed development met its policies.

Why it matters: The action permits an industrial yard and storage use inside the city limits on a small parcel adjacent to preexisting industrial uses. Staff urged caution about repeating similar map amendments because cumulative IL rezoning could change the corridor's employment mix and truck volumes.

Vote: Approved (see actions).","The council approved annexation and a comprehensive plan map amendment permitting a 5-acre Core & Main yard and warehouse on South Black Cat Road; staff and the commission recommended approval after architectural and noise-mitigation revisions.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6566352,"Council appoints Matt Stoll to Planning and Zoning Commission",233,5779000,6012000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206725-23b7adbf49db3b158554ec8a96b53c19&start=5779&end=6012","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206725-23b7adbf49db3b158554ec8a96b53c19/thumbnail_5779000.jpg","/articles/6566352/Meridian/Ada-County/Idaho/Council-appoints-Matt-Stoll-to-Planning-and-Zoning-Commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566352-f5ea2963da720aa360716f3417f5d556/orig.mp4?Expires=1770892256&Signature=lJCZ2v4QwFg7Yd-WWoD5EcSPK3hQX2pqH2M1NVNjrgOl7XNBs~2Z10j3ns8OwG-lS8UMLC0pFJsUkIaFX4b2yh28KaAzWEdOSSfZOSZcc6VR1Jt8PbDOXskJaoW66jXhJN9p6DoPCR6CAPel8vInGvc1u4wK0KwUi4hIQHRJq-MvKxUr~rKqQpAN9zItmTyzsi~FlGXZP1RbneoFWa5akNYg5q54Ek5iCdU4jniloxpgJB9qqXrlYprkk~LTfOZMIR4pZzZSVCiobAiut30FhOPGZVghlS9cCbqQ-se~jE77tfyi39fkAdW3RCfN9Glmw9xjYI0lBAzddBzBT6UHxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Meridian City Council voted May 6 to appoint Matt Stoll to seat 6 of the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission.

Councilmembers moved and seconded the resolution (No. 25-2517), conducted a roll-call vote and the motion carried with all members present voting in favor. Council members praised Stoll's regional planning experience: several speakers highlighted his prior service on the parks and recreation commission and his work with the Community Planning Association (Compass) in regional land-use and transportation planning.

Stoll took the podium after the vote and thanked the council and said he looked forward to applying his experience to city land-use applications and learning from staff and residents.

Why it matters: Planning and zoning commissioners make recommendations on land-use applications, design review and zoning matters that come before the council and the commission. The council indicated it expects Stoll's regional perspective to inform local case-by-case decisions.

Vote: Council approved Resolution 25-2517, appointing Matt Stoll (vote: unanimous; see actions).","The Meridian City Council approved Resolution 25-2517 appointing Matt Stoll to seat 6 of the Planning and Zoning Commission; councilmembers praised his regional planning experience.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6566355,"Meridian council discusses 2026–31 strategic plan framework as director leaving",2364,519000,2883000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206725-23b7adbf49db3b158554ec8a96b53c19&start=519&end=2883","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206725-23b7adbf49db3b158554ec8a96b53c19/thumbnail_519000.jpg","/articles/6566355/Meridian/Ada-County/Idaho/Meridian-council-discusses-202631-strategic-plan-framework-as-director-leaving","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566355-3d4ba96fdc0891b2f0163eacee854c04/orig.mp4?Expires=1770892256&Signature=XE9hsT-t~R10~mN-jnlxXgsrZsN15dJHyBPbVT0I1UhGeCyq7Ts9ZvZtfgLl6A4xp2-HQE6~FFhhhfEiPqh4aQt~d5eQxVuiTkpZKorJOMzxCkPj8xggStfhdCcvH8DXp5MBv6-spBkbO2fj7Jtuud45VyJrYL3EDXqoJxDjYjwGHA3pX5paKIjvkOswPopDxgX4x~c48gIO1vWbxtXuBsjfxn9l4lBGCm4v0a4fBal1KFJMxBL1mYsDgoU38VjlXTLJ2~cIV8lw5-gW7j3vO3rfoykD48x3N-AVkYF8nPerIlayT8IrU5YjlxBYSj09AD5hgDZvwPQhw2Z3VAYd3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Meridian City Council members on May 6 discussed proposed focus-area edits and a draft framework for the city's next strategic plan, while staff signaled the presentation was Vincent's final formal briefing before he leaves the organization.

Vincent, the staff lead for strategic planning, reviewed accomplishments from the 2021\u0010\u001315 plan, outstanding items (including Linder Road right-of-way and downtown parking work), and a recommended structure for a 2026\u0010\u001331 plan that emphasizes fewer \"big-picture\" goals, measurable key results and department-driven strategies. He said the proposed process includes: affirming focus areas (May\u0010\u0017July), goal-setting sessions with council and an executive team (May\u0010\u0017July), stakeholder engagement, then strategy development and implementation with semiannual director updates and an annual review.

Council members generally welcomed the goal-driven approach but raised process and timing questions. Councilman Taylor and others asked who the primary audience would be and how the plan would tie to the comprehensive plan and the city's budget process. Vincent and the mayor said the strategic plan should be a community plan that informs departmental strategies and budget decisions but does not replace the comprehensive plan; they said elements of the comp plan would continue to inform strategic priorities.

Several members said the draft focus-area wording seemed less ambitious in places and asked for a merged redline showing proposed edits alongside the current text. Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Schradter and others urged the council to be bolder in selecting aspirational goals (examples discussed included a goal to be a regional center for public safety or to cultivate a higher-wage, tech-driven economy).

Councilmembers also pressed for clearer implementation guidance and staffing. The mayor confirmed city leadership will determine how to fill the planning position Vincent vacates and whether implementation capacity will change. Council members said they want a clear roadmap that links adopted goals to responsible departments, required staff time, and how the council's budget choices will support strategy implementation.

Several council members and directors emphasized the need to make the plan meaningful to city employees. Councilman Overton and others said employees should recognize how strategic priorities affect their day-to-day work and be able to see where they can contribute to larger goals.

Mayor Simison said the city intends to continue the conversation after Vincent departs and that staff will evaluate next steps for resources and timing. Vincent said he will remain available informally and encouraged the council to continue the community conversations that shaped the draft.

Council direction at the session: review the proposed focus-area wording, provide redline feedback, and identify council members to participate in goal-setting sessions. No formal adoption or vote on the plan occurred at the meeting.

Why it matters: the strategic plan will shape council priorities, budget choices and departmental work for the next multi-year cycle; council members said they want clearer links between high-level goals and the staffing and funding needed to deliver them.","City staff reviewed accomplishments of the 2021–25 strategic plan and proposed a flexible, goal-focused framework for 2026–31; staff lead Vincent announced his departure and council asked for more time and clearer implementation guidance before finalizing direction.","actionData","errors"]

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Council appoints Matt Stoll to Planning and Zoning Commission

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