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This is an annexation, rezone, and preliminary plat application to allow for the
development of 130 -single family building lots and 19 common lots on approximately
36 acres. The site is located at 2445 E. Amity Road in Meridian.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 2445 E. Amity Road
Commission
Hearing: XXXX, 2018
Staff Approval: XXXX, 2018
Applicant: Matt Schultz
Schultz Development
PO Box 1115
Meridian, ID 83680
Representative: Same as Above
Staff Contact: Mindy Wallace, AICP
Phone: 387-6178
E-mail: mwallace(cD_achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval of an annexation, rezone, and
preliminary plat application to allow for the development of 130 -single family building lots and 19
common lots on approximately 36 acres.
This site is designated on the City of Meridian's Future Land Use Map as low density residential.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction
Land Use
Zoning
North
Single family residential
R-8
South
Single family residential
R-4
East
Rural urban transitional
RUT Ada Count
West
Single family residential
R-4
3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of
the site:
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Castle Creek Subdivision, consisting of 91 single family building lots, located directly north of
the site was approved in May of 2014.
Hill's Century Farm Subdivision, consisting of 675 single family building lots and 1 school,
located east of the site, was approved in November of 2014.
• Firenze Plaza Subdivision, consisting of 11 commercial lots, located northeast of the site, was
approved December of 2016.
5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
6. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes O.s"MX centerline miles of new public
road.
7. 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. The impact fee assessment will not be released until the civil plans are approved by ACHD.
8. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
• Eagle Road is scheduled in the IFYWP to be widened to 5 lanes between Amity Road and Victory
Road, this project also includes the replacement of a bridge and is scheduled for construction in
2021.
• Eagle Road is listed in the IFYWP to be widened to 5 lanes between Lake Hazel Road and Amity
Road. This project is listed as preliminary development.
• The Eagle Road/Lake Hazel intersection is scheduled in the IFYWP to be widened to 4/5 lanes
on Eagle Road and 3/5 lanes on Lake Hazel Road and signalized in 2023.
• Amity Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5 lanes between Locust Grove Road and Eagle
Road between 2022 and 2026.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 1,227 vehicle trips per day; 129
vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the traffic impact study.
2. Traffic Impact Study
Thompson Engineers prepared a traffic analysis for the Warrick Subdivision to determine if turn
lanes are warranted on Amity Road. Below is a list of recommendations and mitigation measures
as recommended in the analysis. ACHD has reviewed the submitted traffic analysis for consistency
with ACHD policies and practices and may have additional requirements beyond what is noted in
the summary.
Staff Comments/Recommendations: ACHD's Traffic Services and Development Review staff
has reviewed the submitted traffic impact study (TIS) and generally agree with the findings and
recommendations.
The analysis recommends the construction of a westbound center left turn lane on Amity Road at
the site access.
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3. 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 three -lane principal arterial is "E" (880 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane minor arterial is "E" (575 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a three -lane minor arterial is "E" (720 VPH)
4. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts.
• The average daily traffic count for Amity Road west of Eagle Road was 8,306 on 8/17/18.
• The average daily traffic count for Eagle Road north of Amity Road was 13,452 on 9/14/17.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Amity Road
a. Existing Conditions: Amity Road is improved with 2 -travel lanes and no curb, gutter or
sidewalk abutting the site. There is 73 -feet of right-of-way for Amity Road (25 -feet from
centerline).
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.
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
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PM Peak
PM Peak
Roadway
Frontage
Functional
Hour
Hour Level
Classification
Traffic Count
of Service
Amity Road
730 -feet
Minor Arterial
487
Better than
"E„
Eagle Road
N/A
Principal
663
Better than
"E„
Arterial
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane principal arterial is "E" (690 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a three -lane principal arterial is "E" (880 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane minor arterial is "E" (575 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a three -lane minor arterial is "E" (720 VPH)
4. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts.
• The average daily traffic count for Amity Road west of Eagle Road was 8,306 on 8/17/18.
• The average daily traffic count for Eagle Road north of Amity Road was 13,452 on 9/14/17.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Amity Road
a. Existing Conditions: Amity Road is improved with 2 -travel lanes and no curb, gutter or
sidewalk abutting the site. There is 73 -feet of right-of-way for Amity Road (25 -feet from
centerline).
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.
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
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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.
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 Amity Road is designated in the MSM
as a Residential Arterial with 5 -lanes and on -street bike lanes, a 72 -foot street section within
96 -feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed to dedicate additional right-of-way to total
48 -feet from the centerline of Amity Road abutting the site. The applicant has proposed to
construct a 5 -foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Amity Road abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to dedicated additional right-
of-way to total 48 -feet from centerline and to construct a 5 -foot wide detached sidewalk meets
District policy and should be approved, as proposed. The applicant will be compensated for the
additional right-of-way dedication. The sidewalks should be located a minimum of 41 -feet from
the centerline of Amity Road abutting the site. If detached sidewalks are located outside of the
dedicated right-of-way, then a permanent right-of-way easement should be provided.
The applicant should be required to widen the pavement on Amity Road to 17 -feet from
centerline with a 3 -foot gravel shoulder abutting the site.
Consistent with the findings and recommendations of the traffic analysis, the applicant should
be required to construct a center left turn lane on Amity Road at Fonthill Way.
2. Internal Local Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no internal local streets within the site. There is one stub street
to the site's east property line, Scrubpine Street.
b. Policy:
Local Roadway Policy: District Policy 7207.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all local street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is
taken to all of the adjacent streets.
Street Section and Right -of -Way Policy: District Policy 7207.5 states that right-of-way widths
for all local streets shall generally not be less than 47 -feet wide and that the standard street
section shall be 33 -feet (back -of -curb to back -of -curb).
Standard Urban Local Street -33 -foot Street Section and Right-of-way Policy: District
Policy 7207.5.2 states that the standard street section shall be 33 -feet (back -of -curb to back -of -
curb) for developments with any buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size. This street section
shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalks on both sides and shall
typically be constructed within 47 -feet of right-of-way.
For the City of Kuna and City of Star: Unless otherwise approved by Kuna or Star, the standard
street section shall be 36 -feet (back -of -curb to back -of -curb) for developments with any
buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size. This street section shall include curb, gutter, and
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minimum 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalks on both sides and shall typically be constructed within
50 -feet of right-of-way.
Continuation of Streets Policy: District Policy 7207.2.4 states that an existing street, or a
street in an approved preliminary plat, which ends at a boundary of a proposed development
shall be extended in that development. The extension shall include provisions for continuation
of storm drainage facilities. Benefits of connectivity include but are not limited to the following:
• Reduces vehicle miles traveled.
• Increases pedestrian and bicycle connectivity.
• Increases access for emergency services.
• Reduces need for additional access points to the arterial street system
• Promotes the efficient delivery of services including trash, mail and deliveries.
• Promotes appropriate intra -neighborhood traffic circulation to schools, parks,
neighborhood commercial centers, transit stops, etc.
• Promotes orderly development.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7207.5.7 states that five-foot wide concrete sidewalk is
required on both sides of all local street, except those in rural developments with net densities
of one dwelling unit per 1.0 acre or less, or in hillside conditions where there is no direct lot
frontage, in which case a sidewalk shall be constructed along one side of the street. Some local
jurisdictions may require wider sidewalks.
The sidewalk may be placed next to the back -of -curb. Where feasible, a parkway strip at least
8 -feet wide between the back -of -curb and the street edge of the sidewalk is recommended to
provide increased safety and protection of pedestrians and to allow for the planting of trees in
accordance with the District's Tree Planting Policy. If no trees are to be planted in the parkway
strip, the applicant may submit a request to the District, with justification, to reduce the width of
the parkway strip.
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.
Cul-de-sac Streets Policy: District policy 7207.5.8 requires cul-de-sacs to be constructed to
provide a minimum turning radius of 45 -feet; in rural areas or for temporary cul-de-sacs the
emergency service providers may require a greater radius. Landscape and parking islands may
be constructed in turnarounds if a minimum 29 -foot street section is constructed around the
island. The pavement width shall be sufficient to allow the turning around of a standard
AASHTO SU design vehicle without backing. The developer shall provide written approval from
the appropriate fire department for this design element.
The District will consider alternatives to the standard cul-de-sac turnaround on a case-by-case
basis. This will be based on turning area, drainage, maintenance considerations and the written
approval of the agency providing emergency fire service for the area where the development is
located.
Local Street Intersection Spacing on Minor Arterials: District policy 7205.4.3 states that
new local streets should not typically intersect arterials. Local streets should typically intersect
collectors. If it is necessary, as determined by ACHD, for a local street to intersect an arterial,
the minimum allowable offset shall be 660 -feet as measured from all other existing roadways
as identified in Table 1 a (7205.4.6).
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Landscape Medians Policy: District policy 7207.5.16 states that landscape medians are
permissible where adequate pavement width is provided on each side of the median to
accommodate the travel lanes and where the following is provided:
• The median is platted as right-of-way owned by ACHD.
• The width of an island near an intersection is 12 -feet maximum for a minimum distance of
150 -feet. Beyond the 150 -feet, the island may increase to a maximum width of 30 -feet.
• At an intersection that is signalized or is to be signalized in the future, the median width
shall be reduced to accommodate the necessary turn lane storage and tapers.
• The Developer or Homeowners Association shall apply for a license agreement if
landscaping is to be placed within these medians.
• The license agreement shall contain the District's requirements of the developer including,
but not limited to, a "hold harmless" clause; requirements for maintenance by the
developer; liability insurance requirements; and restrictions.
• Vertical curbs are required around the perimeter of any raised median. Gutters shall slope
away from the curb to prevent ponding.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct the entry roadway, Fonthills
Way to intersect Amity Road approximately 290 -feet west of the east property line. The roadway
is proposed to align centerline to centerline with Fonthills Way on the north side of Amity Road
across from the site.
The applicant has proposed to construct Fonthills Way as a 53 -foot street section with a 10 -foot
wide center landscape island, two 20 -foot wide travel lanes, curb and gutter within 58 -feet of
right-of-way with a 8 -foot wide planter strip and a 5 -foot wide detached concrete sidewalk
located outside of the right-of-way.
The applicant has proposed to extend Scrubpine Street into the site as a 34 -foot street section
with rolled curb, gutter, and a 5 -foot attached concrete sidewalk within 46 -feet of right-of-way.
The applicant has proposed to construct all of the other internal local streets as 33 -foot street
sections with rolled curb and gutter within 38 -feet of right-of-way and an 8 -foot wide planter strip
and 5 -foot wide detached concrete sidewalks located outside of the right-of-way.
The applicant has proposed to construct 1 cul-de-sac turnaround at the terminus of Cameros
Way.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy with the
exception of the 34 -foot street section. The applicant should be required to extend Scrubpine
Street into the site as a 33 -foot street section with curb, gutter, and 5 -foot wide attached
concrete sidewalk within 47 -feet of right-of-way.
The applicant should be required to plat the center landscape island as right-of-way owned by
ACHD. The applicant or the future home owners association should enter into a license
agreement with ACHD for any landscaping within the island.
The applicant should be required to provide permanent right-of-way easements for the detached
sidewalks located outside of the dedicated right-of-way.
The applicant should be required to construct the cul-de-sac turnaround with a minimum turning
radius of 45 -feet.
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3. Stub Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There is one stub street to the site's east property line, Scrubpine Street.
b. Policy:
Stub Street Policy: District policy 7207.2.4 states that stub streets will be required to provide
circulation or to provide access to adjoining properties. Stub streets will conform with the
requirements described in Section 7207.2.5.4 except a temporary cul-de-sac will not be required
if the stub street has a length no greater than 150 -feet. A sign shall be installed at the terminus
of the stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE."
In addition, stub streets must meet the following conditions:
• A stub street shall be designed to slope towards the nearest street intersection within the
proposed development and drain surface water towards that intersection; unless an
alternative storm drain system is approved by the District.
• The District may require appropriate covenants guaranteeing that the stub street will
remain free of obstructions.
Temporary Dead End Streets Policy: District policy 7207.2.4 requires that the design and
construction for cul-de-sac streets shall apply to temporary dead end streets. The temporary
cul-de-sac shall be paved and shall be the dimensional requirements of a standard cul-de-sac.
The developer shall grant a temporary turnaround easement to the District for those portions of
the cul-de-sac which extend beyond the dedicated street right-of-way. In the instance where a
temporary easement extends onto a buildable lot, the entire lot shall be encumbered by the
easement and identified on the plat as a non -buildable lot until the street is extended.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed to extend Scrubpine Street into the site and
to construct one stub street to the south and one to the east.
The stub street to the south, Montague Way, located approximately 890 -feet east of the west
property line.
The stub street to the east, Zeller Street is located approximately 740 -feet south of Amity Road.
This stub street is proposed to stub to Ten Mile Creek.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed. The applicant should be required to install a sign at the
terminus of each stub street stating that, "THIS STREET WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE
FUTURE".
Staff recommends that the Zeller Street stub street be relocated to be either north or south of
its proposed location to one of areas show in the yellow below. Staff's recommends the stub
street be because in its current configuration the street is directed at the southwest corner of
the parcel located at 2935 Amity Road making it difficult to extend the stub street in the future.
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Zeller Street is proposed to stub to Ten Mile Creek and the site's property line extend to the
middle of the creek. Because the site extends to the middle of the creek the applicant should
be required to design a bridge crossing of Ten Mile Creek and provide a road trust deposit for
half the cost of construction of the crossing.
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
Amity Road is classified as a minor arterial roadway. Other than the access specifically approved
with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to this roadway and should be noted on the final
plat.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Dedicate additional right-of-way to total 48 -feet from the centerline of Amity Road abutting the
site.
2. Construct a 5 -foot wide detached concrete sidewalk located a minimum of 41 -feet from the
centerline of Amity Road abutting the site. Provide a permanent right-of-way easement for
detached sidewalks located outside of the dedicated right-of-way.
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3. Widen the pavement on Amity Road to 17 -feet from centerline with a 3 -foot gravel shoulder
abutting the site.
4. Construct a center left turn lane on Amity Road at Fonthill Way, when Fonthill Way is constructed
and intersects Amity Road.
5. Construct Fonthills Way to intersect Amity Road located 290 -feet west of the east property line,
aligned centerline to centerline with Fonthills Way on the north side of Amity Road across from the
site.
6. Construct Fonthills Way as a 53 -foot street section with a 10 -foot wide center landscape island,
two 20 -foot wide travel lanes, curb and gutter within 58 -feet of right-of-way with a 8 -foot wide
planter strip and a 5 -foot wide detached concrete sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way.
Provide a permanent right-of-way easement for the detached sidewalk located outside of the
right-of-way.
7. Plat the center landscape island as right-of-way owned by ACHD. If landscaping is desired within
the center landscape island, the applicant or the future home owners association shall enter into a
license agreement with ACHD.
8. Construct all internal local streets as 33 -foot street sections with rolled curb and gutter within 38 -
feet of right-of-way and an 8 -foot wide planter strip and 5 -foot wide detached concrete sidewalks
located outside of the right-of-way. Provide a permanent right-of-way easement for the detached
sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way.
9. Construct 1 cul-de-sac turnaround at the terminus of Cameros Way with a minimum turning radius
of 45 -feet.
10. Construct one stub street to the south, Montague Way, located 890 -feet east of the west property
line. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS STREET WILL BE
EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE".
11. Construct one stub street to the east, Zeller Street. This stub street is proposed to stub to Ten
Mile Creek. install a sign at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS STREET WILL BE
EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE".
12. Design a bridge crossing for future extension of Zeller Street across Ten Mile Creek. Provide a
road trust deposit for half the cost of construction of the crossing.
13. Other than access specifically approved as part of this application direct lot access to Amity Road
is prohibited and shall be noted on the final plat.
14. Submit civil plans to ACHD Development Services for review and approval. The impact fee
assessment will not be released until the civil plans are approved by ACHD.
15. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit.
16. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
E. 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
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(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.
F. Conclusions of Law
1. The proposed site plan is approved, if all of the Site Specific and Standard Conditions of Approval
are satisfied.
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.
G. Attachments
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1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Utility Coordinating Council
4. Development Process Checklist
5. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines
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:
F1 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
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
and Clerk of the District, 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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Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action
Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action: A Commissioner, a member of ACHD
staff or any other person objecting to any final action taken by the Commission may request
reconsideration of that action, provided the request is not for a reconsideration of an action
previously requested to be reconsidered, an action whose provisions have been partly and
materially carried out, or an action that has created a contractual relationship with third parties.
a. Only a Commission member who voted with the prevailing side can move for
reconsideration, but the motion may be seconded by any Commissioner and is voted on
by all Commissioners present.
If a motion to reconsider is made and seconded it is subject to a motion to postpone to a
certain time.
b. The request must be in writing and delivered to the Secretary of the Highway District no
later than 11:00 a.m. 2 days prior to the Commission's next scheduled regular meeting
following the meeting at which the action to be reconsidered was taken. Upon receipt of
the request, the Secretary shall cause the same to be placed on the agenda for that next
scheduled regular Commission meeting.
c. The request for reconsideration must be supported by written documentation setting forth
new facts and information not presented at the earlier meeting, or a changed situation that
has developed since the taking of the earlier vote, or information establishing an error of
fact or law in the earlier action. The request may also be supported by oral testimony at
the meeting.
d. If a motion to reconsider passes, the effect is the original matter is in the exact position it
occupied the moment before it was voted on originally. It will normally be returned to
ACHD staff for further review. The Commission may set the date of the meeting at which
the matter is to be returned. The Commission shall only take action on the original matter
at a meeting where the agenda notice so provides.
e. At the meeting where the original matter is again on the agenda for Commission action,
interested persons and ACHD staff may present such written and oral testimony as the
President of the Commission determines to be appropriate, and the Commission may take
any action the majority of the Commission deems advisable.
f. If a motion to reconsider passes, the applicant may be charged a reasonable fee, to cover
administrative costs, as established by the Commission.
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