PZ - Compass Review ChecklistCommunities in Motion 2040 Development Review
The Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) is the metropolitan planning organization
(MPO) for Ada and Canyon Counties. COMPASS has developed this review as a tool for local governments to
evaluate whether land developments are consistent with the goals of Communities in Motion 2040 (CIM 2040), the
regional long-range transportation plan for Ada and Canyon Counties. This checklist is not intended to be
prescriptive, but rather a guidance document based on CIM 2040 goals.
Recommendations
The Baraya Apartments provide an opportunity for higher-density residential development near the Ten
Mile Interchange future employment center. Coupled with the large-scale apartment complex on the
north side of Franklin Road, there will be the critical mass needed to support future public
transportation. Communities in Motion 2040, the regional long-rang plan, proposes a bus route on both
Franklin Road and Ten Mile Road with 15-minute frequencies in the peak hour and 30 to 60-minute
frequencies in the off-peak hours. The east-west route will provide access to the College of Western
Idaho in Nampa and Micron in Boise. Work with Valley Regional Transit on bus location and amenities
and consider a safe pedestrian crossing near Umbria Hills Avenue. Currently the proposed internal
sidewalks terminate at the apartment buildings; consider extending the pedestrian sidewalks to the
future Umbria Hills Way.
More information about COMPASS and Communities in Motion 2040:
Web: www.compassidaho.org
Email info@compassidaho.org
More information about the development review process:
http://www.compassidaho.org/dashboard/devreview.htm
Development Name: Baraya Apartments Agency: Meridian
CIM Vision Category: Mixed Use
New households: 240 New jobs: 0 Exceeds CIM forecast: No
Farmland contributes to the local economy, creates
additional jobs, and provides food security to the region.
Development in farm areas decreases the productivity
and sustainability of farmland.
Farmland consumed: No
Farmland within 1 mile: 755 acres
Farmland Value: N/A
Housing within 1 mile: 1,600
Jobs within 1 mile: 813
Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.5
Nearest bus stop: 2.5 miles
Nearest public school: 1.8 miles
Nearest public park: 0.8 miles
Nearest grocery store: 1 mile
CIM Corridor: N/A
Pedestrian level of stress: R-Franklin
Bicycle level of stress: R-Franklin
A good jobs/housing balance – a ratio between 1 and
1.5 – reduces traffic congestion. Higher numbers
indicate the need for more housing and lower numbers
indicate an employment need.
Residents who live or work less than ½ mile from
critical services have more transportation choices.
Walking and biking reduces congestion by taking cars off
the road, while supporting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Level of Stress considers facility type, number of vehicle
lanes, and speed. Roads with G or PG ratings better
support bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and comfort
levels.
Nearest police station: 3.2 miles
Nearest fire station: 1.6 miles
Developments within 1.5 miles of police and fire
stations ensure that emergency services are more
efficient and reduce the cost of these important public
services.