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Meridian council approves multiple development permits, fees and code amendments in unanimous votes
Summary
On March 17 the Meridian City Council unanimously approved a short plat for condominiums (SHP‑2026‑0002), two ordinances that amend zoning and the unified development code, and a Parks summer fee schedule; a public hearing was held on a water and sewer assessment fee increase with no speakers.
The Meridian City Council on March 17 recorded a series of unanimous votes on routine and land‑use items, including a short plat for condominiums, two ordinances amending local land‑use rules and the Parks summer fee schedule.
Key outcomes
- SHP‑2026‑0002 (Kallen/Callan Condominiums): Council approved a short plat to condominiumize two buildings at 4855 North Cortona Way (5 units in Building A, 6 units in Building B). Staff recommended approval with conditions and no public testimony was received. Roll call recorded unanimous ayes.
- Resolution 26‑2566 (item 16): Council approved the resolution (motion carried unanimously) after a motion by Councilor Whitlock.
- Parks fee schedule and Resolution 26‑2571 (item 18): Council adopted the summer 2026 Parks and Recreation fee schedule, approving the resolution by unanimous vote.
- Ordinance 26‑2118 (item 21): Council approved a rezoning ordinance to alter the official zoning map, rezoning roughly 5.99 acres from LO to CC and directing staff to file required copies with county and state offices; the motion passed unanimously.
- Ordinance 26‑2119 (item 22): Council approved multiple amendments to the Unified Development Code (fence measurements; drive‑through definitions; maximum height limits in residential and TNR districts; allowed uses tables; decorative panels adjacent to fences; decision‑making authority). The ordinance was read by title and approved on roll call.
- Public hearing: 2026 water and sewer assessment fee increase (item 15): Public Works Director Lorelei presented the proposed connection fee increase and said fees had not been updated since 2022. No members of the public signed up to testify in person or online; council closed the hearing by motion with no testimony.
Vote records (as recorded by the clerk in roll calls at the meeting):
- SHP‑2026‑0002: Kavanagh — yes; Taylor — yes; Miller — yes; Little Roberts — yes; Overton — yes.
- H‑2025‑0051 (Driftwood Townhomes, separate detailed article): Kavanagh — yes; Taylor — yes; Whitlock — yes; Little Roberts — yes; Overton — yes.
- Ordinances 26‑2118 and 26‑2119 and Resolution 26‑2571: roll calls recorded unanimous ayes in each case.
Context and next steps: Most items were noncontroversial and approved on the consent or regular agenda. The Driftwood Townhome decision included substantive council discussion about traffic mitigation and CDA timing; staff will continue coordination with ACHD and Parks on that item. The meeting ended with no future topics and was adjourned.
