COMPASSCommunities 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
This area has experienced rapid growth. Several previously approved developments have exceeded forecasted
growth for this area. Transportation infrastructure may not be able to support the new transportation demands.
Amity Road is the #22 in the Communities in Motion 2040 plan. Amity Road serves as one of the few regional
east-west roads south of I-84 important between Nampa and Boise through Meridian. More information about
Amity Road is available at:
http://www.compassidaho.org/documents/prodserv/CIM2040/22_LakeHazel_Amity.pdf
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: Warrick (H-2018-0115) Agency: Meridian
CIM Vision Category: Future Neighborhoods
New households: 130 New jobs: 0 Exceeds CIM forecast: YES
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: Yes
Farmland within 1 mile: 917 acres
Housing within 1 mile: 1,820
Jobs within 1 mile: 370
Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.2
Nearest bus stop: 3.6 miles
Nearest public school: 1.7 miles
Nearest public park: 1.0 mile
Nearest grocery store: 3.9 miles
CIM Corridor: Amity Rd
Pedestrian level of stress: R (Amity)
Bicycle level of stress: R (Amity)
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: 3.4 miles
Nearest fire station: 2.2 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.
The site is not currently served by public transportation. ValleyConnect 2.0 proposes bus
service along Amity Road from south Ada County to downtown Meridian and downtown Star.
Please coordinate transit facility improvements with Valley Regional Transit (VRT).
The development proposes a public multi-use pathway along the Ten Mile Creek per the
2015 Meridian Pathways Network Map.
Eagle Road, between Amity Road and Victory Road, is scheduled to be widened in 2021 to
five lanes with curb-gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes (Key Number RD207-33). Additional
information about the FY2018-2022 Regional Transportation Improvement Program is
available at:
http://www.compassidaho.org/documents/prodserv/trans/FY18/FY2018TIPrpt.pdf