Vote: approved

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PZ-2. MERRILL GARDENS Case #: Z2014082 Supervisor District: 3 Applicant/Owner: Urbal Architecture PLLC./Merrill JJGP LLC Request: Special Use Permit (SUP) for an assisted living facility in the R1-8 RUPD zoning district Site Location: Approximately 440’ southeast on Meridian Dr. from the SWC of Meridian Dr. and Daisy Mountain Dr. in the Anthem area. Site Size: Approximately 8.69 acres County Island Status: N/A Additional Comments: The proposal is a 2-3 story building with 127 units. Commission Recommendation: On 2/5/15, the Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of Z2014082 subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘m’: a. Development of the site shall comply with the Site Plan entitled “Merrill Gardens at Anthem“, consisting of six (6) full-size sheets, stamped received December 19, 2014, except as modified by the following conditions. b. Development of the site shall be in conformance with the Narrative Report entitled “Project Name: Merrill Gardens at Anthem”, consisting of sixteen (16) pages, stamped received December 19, 2014 except as modified by the following conditions. c. Development of the site shall be in conformance with the Landscaping Plans entitled “Landscape Plan”, consisting of three (3) full-size sheets, stamped and received December 19, 2014, except as modified by the following conditions. d. The following Drainage Plan Review conditions shall apply: 1. The Drainage Waiver submitted under DRB2014004 must be approved. 2. At the time of application for building permits, stabilization of the emergency spillway outlet area shall be further evaluated. 3. At the time of application for building permits, the storm drain calculations must be revised to use a minimum time of concentration of 5 minutes at the upstream limit. 4. Drainage review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design only and does not represent final design approval nor shall it entitle applicants to future designs that are not in conformance with Section 1205 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance and the Maricopa County Drainage Policies and Standards. 5. All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section 1205 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance and current engineering policies, standards and best practices at the time of application for construction. 6. An updated Drainage Report and detailed Grading and Drainage Plans showing the new site improvements must be submitted for the acquisition of building permits. e. The following Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) review condition shall apply: 1. At the time of application for building permits, the right-of-way line along W. Meridian Drive must be clearly indicated. Any work, including grading and landscaping, within the right-of-way of W. Meridian Drive will require permit(s) from MCDOT. f. The following Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) review conditions shall apply: 1. Development and engineering design shall be in conformance with the Maricopa County Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control Regulation. The owner/developer shall prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and obtain approval by MCESD prior to construction. (A separate submittal to MCESD is required.) Upon completion of construction, the owner shall fulfill MCESD requirements and obtain a post-construction stormwater permit. 2. The site plan shall contain a note designating the entity responsible for operation and maintenance of the on-lot stormwater management facilities consistent with an approved operation and maintenance plan. g. All outdoor lighting shall conform to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. h. This Special Use Permit shall expire 30 years from the date of approval by the Board of Supervisors. i. Development of the site shall be in compliance with all applicable Maricopa County Air Quality rules and regulations. j. Amendments to the site plan and narrative report shall be processed as a revised application in accordance with Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Article 304.9. k. Noncompliance with the conditions of approval will be treated as a violation in accordance with the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. Further, noncompliance of the conditions of approval may be grounds for the Planning and Zoning Commission to take action in accordance with Chapter 3 (Conditional Zoning). l. Non-compliance with the regulations administered by the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department, Maricopa County Department of Transportation, Drainage Review Division, Planning and Development Department, or the Flood Control District of Maricopa County may be grounds for initiating a revocation of this Special Use Permit as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. m. The property owner/s and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if the County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with conditions. (C-44-15-060-M-00)