ACHD
Development Services Department
Project/File: MER14-0065 / H-2018-0110 / Sulamita Church
The applicant is requesting annexation, rezoning and conditional use permit approval
for Sulamita Church. The 8.47-acre site is located at 4973 W. Cherry Lane.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 4973 W. Cherry Ln.
Staff Approval: October 29, 2018
Applicant: Matt Garner
Architecture Northwest
224 16th Ave. South
Nampa, ID 83651
Staff Contact: Austin Miller
Phone: 387-6335
E-mail: amiller@achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting annexation, rezoning and conditional
use permit approval for Sulamita Church. The 8.47-acre site is located at 4973 W. Cherry Lane
and is currently zoned R1. The proposed zoning of R-8 is consistent with the City of Meridian’s
comprehensive plan.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Residential RUT
South Residential RUT
East Residential R-4
West Vacant Land R-8
3. Site History: This site was previously approved for a church and was approved by ACHD in
December 2014. The conditions of this staff report have been updated to reflect current ACHD
policy.
4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of
the site:
• Burlingame Subdivision, consisting of 74 buildable residential lots located just north of the site,
was approved by ACHD in September 2018
5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
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6. Impact Fees: There will be an impact fee that is assessed and due prior to issuance of any
building permits. The assessed impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is in
effect at that time.
7. Capital Improvements Plan / Integrated Five Year Work Plan:
• Black Cat Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5-lanes from Ustick Road to Franklin
Road between 2021 and 2025.
• The intersection of Black Cat Road and Cherry Lane is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5-
lanes on the north leg, 6-lanes on the south, 5-lanes east, and 4-lanes on the west leg, and
signalized between 2021 and 2025.
• The intersection of Black Cat Road and Ustick Road is listed in the CIP to be reconstructed
as a dual-lane roundabout between 2021 and 2025.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 198 additional vehicle trips per day;
14 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the Institute of Transportation
Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 10th edition.
2. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH)
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane principal arterial is “E” (690 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane minor arterial is “D” (550 VPH).
3. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD’s most current traffic counts.
• The average daily traffic count for Cherry Lane east of McDermott Road was 5,712 on
April 21, 2016.
• The average daily traffic count for Black Cat Road south of Cherry Lane was 5,468 on
December 6, 2017.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Cherry Lane
a. Existing Conditions: Cherry Lane is improved with 5-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and
7-foot wide sidewalk for the initial 121-feet west of the intersection with Black Cat Road
(measured from centerline). The remainder of the site has no existing improvements. Cherry
Lane tapers to 2-lanes, with a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder. There is 90-feet of right-of-way for
Cherry Lane. There is a slight taper on the parcel north of Cherry Lane. For this reason the
right-of way from centerline tapers from 54.5 to 52-feet from centerline as you move west
along the site.
b. Policy:
Roadway Frontage Functional
Classification
PM Peak Hour
Traffic Count
PM Peak
Hour Level
of Service
Existing Plus
Project
Cherry Ln. 559-feet Principal
Arterial 369 Better than
“E”
Better than
“E”
Black Cat Rd. 655-feet Minor Arterial 276 Better than
“E”
Better than
“E”
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Arterial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is taken
to all of the adjacent streets.
Master Street Map and Typology Policy: District Policy 7205.5 states that the design of
improvements for arterials shall be in accordance with District standards, including the Master
Street Map and Livable Streets Design Guide. The developer or engineer should contact the
District before starting any design.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Width Policy: District Policies 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 state
that the standard 7-lane street section shall be 96-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) within
120-feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates three travel lanes in each
direction, a continuous raised or landscaped median with intermittent turn lanes, and safety
shoulders.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Width Policy: District Policies 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 state
that the standard 5-lane street section shall be 72-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) within
96-feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates two travel lanes in each direction, a
continuous center left-turn lane, and bike lanes on a minor arterial and a safety shoulder on a
principal arterial.
Right-of-Way Dedication: District Policy 7205.2 states that The District will provide
compensation for additional right-of-way dedicated beyond the existing right-of-way along
arterials listed as impact fee eligible in the adopted Capital Improvements Plan using available
impact fee revenue in the Impact Fee Service Area.
No compensation will be provided for right-of-way on an arterial that is not listed as impact fee
eligible in the Capital Improvements Plan.
The District may acquire additional right-of-way beyond the site-related needs to preserve a
corridor for future capacity improvements, as provided in Section 7300.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7205.5.7 requires a concrete sidewalk at least 5-feet wide to
be constructed on both sides of all arterial streets. A parkway strip at least 6-feet wide
between the back-of-curb and street edge of the sidewalk is required to provide increased
safety and protection of pedestrians. Consult the District’s planter width policy if trees are to
be placed within the parkway strip. Sidewalks constructed next to the back-of-curb shall be a
minimum of 7-feet wide.
Detached sidewalks are encouraged and should be parallel to the adjacent roadway.
Meandering sidewalks are discouraged.
A permanent right-of-way easement shall be provided if public sidewalks are placed outside of
the dedicated right-of-way. The easement shall encompass the entire area between the right-
of-way line and 2-feet behind the back edge of the sidewalk. Sidewalks shall either be located
wholly within the public right-of-way or wholly within an easement.
Frontage Improvements Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer shall
widen the pavement to a minimum of 17-feet from centerline plus a 3-foot wide gravel
shoulder adjacent to the entire site. Curb, gutter and additional pavement widening may be
required (See Section 7205.5.5).
Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to
existing streets adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These improvements
are to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk construction
or replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused
driveways with curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps;
pavement repairs; signs; traffic control devices; and other similar items.
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ACHD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map
(MSM) guide the right-of-way acquisition, arterial street requirements, and specific roadway
features required through development. This segment of Cherry Lane is designated in the
MSM as a Residential Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 71-foot street section
within 96-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to improve Cherry Lane with 7-foot wide
detached sidewalk, within the ultimate right-of-way of 107 feet.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal meets District policy and
should be approved as proposed.
The applicant should be required to improve Cherry Lane with 5-foot wide detached concrete
sidewalk. The applicant should also be required to dedicate additional right-of-way to total 48-
feet of right-of-way from centerline (half of the ultimate 96-feet of right-of-way), for the Black
Cat Road and Cherry Lane intersection project listed in the CIP.
If the sidewalk is constructed outside of the right-of-way, the applicant should be required to
provide a permanent right-of-way easement that encompasses the entire area between the
right-of-way line and 2-feet behind the edge of the sidewalk.
2. Black Cat Road
a. Existing Conditions: Black Cat Road is improved with 3-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter,
and 7-foot wide sidewalk for the initial 87-feet south of the intersection with Cherry Lane
(measured from centerline). The remainder of the site has no curb, gutter, or sidewalk. Black
Cat Road tapers from 3 to 2 lanes along the site, and has 3-foot wide gravel shoulders. The
right-of-way for Black Cat Road tapers along the site as well, from 90 to 73-feet (41 to 23-feet
from centerline), variation is due to undeveloped parcels adjacent to the site.
b. Policy:
Arterial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is taken
to all of the adjacent streets.
Master Street Map and Typology Policy: District Policy 7205.5 states that the design of
improvements for arterials shall be in accordance with District standards, including the Master
Street Map and Livable Streets Design Guide. The developer or engineer should contact the
District before starting any design.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Width Policy: District Policies 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 state
that the standard 5-lane street section shall be 72-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) within
96-feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates two travel lanes in each direction, a
continuous center left-turn lane, and bike lanes on a minor arterial and a safety shoulder on a
principal arterial.
Street Section and Right-of Way Width Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 states
that the standard 3-lane street section shall be 46-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) within 70
feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates a single travel lane in each direction,
a continuous center left-turn lane, and bike lanes.
Right-of-Way Dedication: District Policy 7205.2 states that The District will provide
compensation for additional right-of-way dedicated beyond the existing right-of-way along
arterials listed as impact fee eligible in the adopted Capital Improvements Plan using available
impact fee revenue in the Impact Fee Service Area.
No compensation will be provided for right-of-way on an arterial that is not listed as impact fee
eligible in the Capital Improvements Plan.
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The District may acquire additional right-of-way beyond the site-related needs to preserve a
corridor for future capacity improvements, as provided in Section 7300.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7205.5.7 requires a concrete sidewalk at least 5-feet wide to
be constructed on both sides of all arterial streets. A parkway strip at least 6-feet wide
between the back-of-curb and street edge of the sidewalk is required to provide increased
safety and protection of pedestrians. Consult the District’s planter width policy if trees are to
be placed within the parkway strip. Sidewalks constructed next to the back-of-curb shall be a
minimum of 7-feet wide.
Detached sidewalks are encouraged and should be parallel to the adjacent roadway.
Meandering sidewalks are discouraged.
A permanent right-of-way easement shall be provided if public sidewalks are placed outside of
the dedicated right-of-way. The easement shall encompass the entire area between the right-
of-way line and 2-feet behind the back edge of the sidewalk. Sidewalks shall either be located
wholly within the public right-of-way or wholly within an easement.
Frontage Improvements Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer shall
widen the pavement to a minimum of 17-feet from centerline plus a 3-foot wide gravel
shoulder adjacent to the entire site. Curb, gutter and additional pavement widening may be
required (See Section 7205.5.5).
Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to
existing streets adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These improvements
are to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk construction
or replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused
driveways with curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps;
pavement repairs; signs; traffic control devices; and other similar items.
ACHD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map
(MSM) guide the right-of-way acquisition, arterial street requirements, and specific roadway
features required through development. This segment of Black Cat Road is designated in the
MSM as a Residential Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 71-foot street section
within 96-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to improve Black Cat Road with 7-foot wide
detached sidewalk, within the ultimate right-of-way of 118 feet.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal meets District policy and
should be approved as proposed.
The applicant should be required to improve Black Cat Road with 5-foot wide detached
concrete sidewalk. The applicant should also be required to dedicate additional right-of-way to
total 53.5-feet of right-of-way from centerline (half of the ultimate 107-feet of right-of-way), for
the Black Cat Road and Cherry Lane intersection project listed in the CIP.
If the sidewalk is constructed outside of the right-of-way, the applicant should be required to
provide a permanent right-of-way easement that encompasses the entire area between the
right-of-way line and 2-feet behind the edge of the sidewalk.
3. Driveways
3.1 Cherry Lane
a. Existing Conditions: There is one existing residential driveway on Cherry Lane located
approximately 399-feet west of Black Cat Road (measured centerline to centerline).
b. Policy
Access Points Policy: District Policy 7205.4.1 states that all access points associated with
development applications shall be determined in accordance with the policies in this section
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and Section 7202. Access points shall be reviewed only for a development application that is
being considered by the lead land use agency. Approved access points may be relocated
and/or restricted in the future if the land use intensifies, changes, or the property redevelops.
Access Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 states that direct access to principal arterials is
typically prohibited. If a property has frontage on more than one street, access shall be taken
from the street having the lesser functional classification. If it is necessary to take access to
the higher classified street due to a lack of frontage, the minimum allowable spacing shall be
based on Table 1b under District policy 7205.4.7, unless a waiver for the access point has
been approved by the District Commission. Driveways, when approved on a principal arterial
shall operate as a right-in/right-out only, and the District will require the construction of a
raised median to restrict the left turning movements.
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 requires driveways located on principal
arterial roadways to be located a minimum of 355-feet from the nearest intersection for a right-
in/right-out only driveway. Full-access driveways are not allowed on principal arterial
roadways.
Successive Driveways: District policy 7205.4.7 Table 1b, requires driveways located on
principal arterial roadways with a speed limit of 35 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 355-
feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7205.4.8 restricts high-volume driveways (100 VTD or
more) to a maximum width of 36-feet and low-volume driveways (less than 100 VTD) to a
maximum width of 30-feet. Curb return type driveways with 30-foot radii will be required for
high-volume driveways with 100 VTD or more. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii
will be required for low-volume driveways with less than 100 VTD.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7205.4.8, the applicant should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-
feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers in
accordance with Table 2 under District Policy 7205.4.8.
Temporary Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.2 identifies a temporary access as that
which “is permitted for use until appropriate alternative access becomes available”.
Temporary access may be granted through a development agreement or similar method, and
the developer shall be responsible for providing a financial guarantee for the future closure of
the driveway.
Cross Access Easements/Shared Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.1 states that cross
access utilizes a single vehicular connection that serves two or more adjoining lots or parcels
so that the driver does not need to re-enter the public street system.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to close the existing driveway, and
construct one 30-foot wide driveway on Cherry Lane approximately 595-feet west of Black Cat
Road (measured centerline-to-centerline). The proposed driveway will provide cross access
with the adjacent parcel to the west.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Staff supports the requested driveway location, and
recommends cross access be granted between the developing parcel and the parcel to the
west.
The applicant should be required to close the existing driveway and replace with 5-foot
detached concrete sidewalk to match the remainder of the site. The applicant should also be
required to construct a 30-foot wide curb return type driveway on Cherry Lane located
approximately 595-feet west of Black Cat Road (measured centerline-to-centerline).
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The driveway should be approved as a temporary full-access driveway. In the future, access
to Cherry Lane will be restricted at ACHD’s discretion to right-in/right-out only due to its
location on a principal arterial.
3.2 Black Cat Road
a. Existing Conditions: There are 2 existing residential driveways on Black Cat Road. One is
gated and directly across from Thorn Creek Street, the other is located approximately 137-feet
south of Thorn Creek Street (measured centerline to centerline).
b. Policy
Access Points Policy: District Policy 7205.4.1 states that all access points associated with
development applications shall be determined in accordance with the policies in this section
and Section 7202. Access points shall be reviewed only for a development application that is
being considered by the lead land use agency. Approved access points may be relocated
and/or restricted in the future if the land use intensifies, changes, or the property redevelops.
Access Policy: District policy 7205.4.6 states that direct access to minor arterials is typically
prohibited. If a property has frontage on more than one street, access shall be taken from the
street having the lesser functional classification. If it is necessary to take access to the higher
classified street due to a lack of frontage, the minimum allowable spacing shall be based on
Table 1a under District policy 7205.4.6, unless a waiver for the access point has been
approved by the District Commission.
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7205.4.5 requires driveways located on minor
arterial roadways from a signalized intersection with a single left turn lane shall be located a
minimum of 330-feet from the nearest intersection for a right-in/right-out only driveway and a
minimum of 660-feet from the intersection for a full-movement driveway.
District policy 7205.4.5 requires driveways located on minor arterial roadways from a
signalized intersection with a dual left turn lane shall be located a minimum of 330-feet from
the nearest intersection for a right-in/right-out only driveway and a minimum of 710-feet from
the intersection for a full-movement driveway.
Successive Driveways: District policy 7205.4.6 Table 1a, requires driveways located on
minor arterial roadways with a speed limit of 35 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 355-feet
from any existing or proposed driveway.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7205.4.8 restricts high-volume driveways (100 VTD or
more) to a maximum width of 36-feet and low-volume driveways (less than 100 VTD) to a
maximum width of 30-feet. Curb return type driveways with 30-foot radii will be required for
high-volume driveways with 100 VTD or more. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii
will be required for low-volume driveways with less than 100 VTD.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7205.4.8, the applicant should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-
feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers in
accordance with Table 2 under District Policy 7205.4.8.
Cross Access Easements/Shared Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.1 states that cross
access utilizes a single vehicular connection that serves two or more adjoining lots or parcels
so that the driver does not need to re-enter the public street system.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to close the driveway located
approximately 137-feet south of Thorn Creek Street and replace with 7-foot wide sidewalk.
The applicant is proposing to reconstruct the existing driveway in alignment with Thorn creek
as a 35-foot wide driveway (approximately 527-feet south of Cherry Lane).
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d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant should be required to close the driveway
south of Thorn Creek and replace with concrete sidewalk to match the remainder of the site.
The applicant should also be required to reconstruct one 35-foot wide driveway as a curb
return type driveway aligned with Thorn Creek Street.
4. Tree Planters
Tree Planter Policy: Tree Planter Policy: The District’s Tree Planter Policy prohibits all trees in
planters less than 8-feet in width without the installation of root barriers. Class II trees may be
allowed in planters with a minimum width of 8-feet, and Class I and Class III trees may be allowed
in planters with a minimum width of 10-feet.
5. Landscaping
Landscaping Policy: A license agreement is required for all landscaping proposed within ACHD
right-of-way or easement areas. Trees shall be located no closer than 10-feet from all public
storm drain facilities. Landscaping should be designed to eliminate site obstructions in the vision
triangle at intersections. District Policy 5104.3.1 requires a 40-foot vision triangle and a 3-foot
height restriction on all landscaping located at an uncontrolled intersection and a 50-foot offset
from stop signs. Landscape plans are required with the submittal of civil plans and must meet all
District requirements prior to signature of the final plat and/or approval of the civil plans.
6. Other Access
Cherry Lane and Black Cat Road are classified as arterial roadways. Other than the access
specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to these roadways.
D. Special Recommendation to the City of Meridian
The applicant is proposing to construct a shared driveway at the west property line on Cherry
Lane. Cherry Lane is a principal arterial and in the future, driveway locations and operations will
be limited. Shared access is encouraged. The City should require the applicant to provide cross
access to the adjacent property owner for future access to the site.
E. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Improve Cherry Lane with a minimum 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk and dedicate right-
of -way to total 48-feet from centerline.
2. Improve Black Cat Road with a minimum 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk and dedicate
right-of-way to total 53.5-feet from centerline.
3. Close the existing driveway on Cherry Lane and replace with a minimum 5-foot wide detached
concrete sidewalk.
4. Construct a 30-foot wide curb return type driveway on Cherry Lane located approximately 595-
feet west of Black Cat Road.
5. Close the driveway on Black Cat Road south of Thorn Creek and replace with a minimum 5-foot
wide concrete sidewalk.
6. Reconstruct one 35-foot wide driveway as a curb return type driveway aligned with Thorn Creek
Street.
7. Enter into a license agreement for any landscaping located within ACHD right-of-way or easement
areas abutting the site.
8. Payment of impacts fees are due prior to issuance of a building permit.
9. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
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F. Standard Conditions of Approval
1. All proposed irrigation facilities shall be located outside of the ACHD right-of-way (including all
easements). Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right-of-way
(including all easements).
2. Private Utilities including sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within the
ACHD right-of-way.
3. In accordance with District policy, 7203.3, 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.
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.
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.
6. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be
borne by the developer.
7. 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 ACHD 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.
8. 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 details.
9. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the ACHD Policy Manual, ISPWC
Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all applicable
ACHD Standards unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State of Idaho
shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
10. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of ACHD prior to District approval for occupancy.
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 ACHD. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written confirmation of
any change from ACHD.
12. If the site plan or use should change in the future, ACHD Planning Review will review the site plan
and may require additional improvements to the transportation system at that time. Any change 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 that time unless a
waiver/variance of the requirements or other legal relief is granted by the ACHD Commission.
G. Conclusions of Law
1. The proposed site plan is approved, if all of the Site Specific and Standard Conditions of Approval
are satisfied.
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2. ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an
undue burden on the existing vehicular transportation system within the vicinity impacted by the
proposed development.
H. Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Utility Coordinating Council
4. Development Process Checklist
5. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines
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VICINITY MAP
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SITE PLAN
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Ada County Utility Coordinating Council
Developer/Local Improvement District
Right of Way Improvements Guideline Request
Purpose: To develop the necessary avenue for proper notification to utilities of local highway
and road improvements, to help the utilities in budgeting and to clarify the already existing process.
1) Notification: Within five (5) working days upon notification of required right of way
improvements by Highway entities, developers shall provide written notification to the affected
utility owners and the Ada County Utility Coordinating Council (UCC). Notification shall include
but not be limited to, project limits, scope of roadway improvements/project, anticipated
construction dates, and any portions critical to the right of way improvements and coordination
of utilities.
2) Plan Review: The developer shall provide the highway entities and all utility owners with
preliminary project plans and schedule a plan review conference. Depending on the scale of
utility improvements, a plan review conference may not be necessary, as determined by the
utility owners. Conference notification shall also be sent to the UCC. During the review meeting
the developer shall notify utilities of the status of right of way/easement acquisition necessary
for their project. At the plan review conference each company shall have the right to appeal,
adjust and/or negotiate with the developer on its own behalf. Each utility shall provide the
developer with a letter of review indicating the costs and time required for relocation of its
facilities. Said letter of review is to be provided within thirty calendar days after the date of the
plan review conference.
3) Revisions: The developer is responsible to provide utilities with any revisions to preliminary
plans. Utilities may request an updated plan review meeting if revisions are made in the
preliminary plans which affect the utility relocation requirements. Utilities shall have thirty days
after receiving the revisions to review and comment thereon.
4) Final Notification: The developer will provide highway entities, utility owners and the UCC with
final notification of its intent to proceed with right of way improvements and include the
anticipated date work will commence. This notification shall indicate that the work to be
performed shall be pursuant to final approved plans by the highway entity. The developer shall
schedule a preconstruction meeting prior to right of way improvements. Utility relocation activity
shall be completed within the times established during the preconstruction meeting, unless
otherwise agreed upon.
Notification to the Ada County UCC can be sent to: 50 S. Cole Rd. Boise 83707, or Visit
iducc.com for e-mail notification information.
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Development Process Checklist
Items Completed to Date:
Submit a development application to a City or to Ada County
The City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
The ACHD Planning Review Section will receive the development application to review
The Planning Review Section will do one of the following:
Send a “No Review” letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific conditions of approval at
this time.
Write a Staff Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and
evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
Write a Commission Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system
and evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
Items to be completed by Applicant:
For ALL development applications, including those receiving a “No Review” letter:
• The applicant should submit one set of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development
Review Section for plan review and assessment of impact fees. (Note: if there are no site improvements
required by ACHD, then architectural plans may be submitted for purposes of impact fee assessment.)
• The applicant is required to get a permit from Construction Services (ACHD) for ANY work in the right-of-
way, including, but not limited to, driveway approaches, street improvements and utility cuts.
Pay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DID YOU REMEMBER:
Construction (Non-Subdivisions)
Driveway or Property Approach(s)
• Submit a “Driveway Approach Request” form to ACHD Construction (for approval by Development Services & Traffic
Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval.
Working in the ACHD Right-of-Way
• Four business days prior to starting work have a bonded contractor submit a “Temporary Highway Use Permit
Application” to ACHD Construction – Permits along with:
a) Traffic Control Plan
b) An Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, if trench is >50’ or you
are placing >600 sf of concrete or asphalt.
Construction (Subdivisions)
Sediment & Erosion Submittal
• At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Construction Meeting an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plan,
done by a Certified Plan Designer, must be turned into ACHD Construction to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD
Stormwater Section.
Idaho Power Company
• Vic Steelman at Idaho Power must have his IPCO approved set of subdivision utility plans prior to Pre-Con being
scheduled.
Final Approval from Development Services is required prior to scheduling a Pre-Con.
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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
1. Appeal of Staff Decision: The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant
of the final decision made by the Development Services Manager when it is alleged that the
Development Services Manager did not properly apply this section 7101.6, did not consider
all of the relevant facts presented, made an error of fact or law, abused discretion or acted
arbitrarily and capriciously in the interpretation or enforcement of the ACHD Policy Manual.
a. Filing Fee: The Commission may, from time to time, set reasonable fees to be
charged the applicant for the processing of appeals, to cover administrative
costs.
b. Initiation: An appeal is initiated by the filing of a written notice of appeal with
the Secretary of Highway Systems, which must be filed within ten (10) working
days from the date of the decision that is the subject of the appeal. The notice of
appeal shall refer to the decision being appealed, identify the appellant by name,
address and telephone number and state the grounds for the appeal. The
grounds shall include a written summary of the provisions of the policy relevant
to the appeal and/or the facts and law relied upon and shall include a written
argument in support of the appeal. The Commission shall not consider a notice
of appeal that does not comply with the provisions of this subsection.
c. Time to Reply: The Development Services Manager shall have ten (10) working
days from the date of the filing of the notice of appeal to reply to the notice of
the appeal, and may during such time meet with the appellant to discuss the
matter, and may also consider and/or modify the decision that is being appealed.
A copy of the reply and any modifications to the decision being appealed will be
provided to the appellant prior to the Commission hearing on the appeal.
d. Notice of Hearing: Unless otherwise agreed to by the appellant, the hearing of
the appeal will be noticed and scheduled on the Commission agenda at a regular
meeting to be held within thirty (30) days following the delivery to the appellant
of the Development Services Manager’s reply to the notice of appeal. A copy of
the decision being appealed, the notice of appeal and the reply shall be delivered
to the Commission at least one (1) week prior to the hearing.
e. Action by Commission: Following the hearing, the Commission shall either affirm
or reverse, in whole or part, or otherwise modify, amend or supplement the
decision being appealed, as such action is adequately supported by the law and
evidence presented at the hearing.
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