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.
Development Name: Oakwind (H-2018-0119 RZ) Agency: Meridian
CIM Vision Category: Future Neighborhoods
New households: 82 New jobs: 0 Exceeds CIM forecast: No
CIM Corridor: Highway 16 Level of Stress considers facility type, number of vehicle
Pedestrian level of stress: R -McDermott lanes, and speed. Roads with G or PG ratings better
Bicycle level of stress: R -McDermott support bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and comfort
levels.
Housing within 1 mile: 300
Jobs within 1 mile: 10
Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.0
Nearest police station: 4 miles
Nearest fire station: 3.8 miles
Farmland consumed: Yes
Farmland within 1 mile: 1,405 acres
Nearest bus stop: >4 miles
Nearest public school: 3 miles
Nearest public park: 3.3 miles
Nearest grocery store: 2.3 miles
Recommendations
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.
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
I services.
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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.
Residents who live or work less than 1/2 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.
The proposal is on the fringe or urban development in an area removed from employment centers and existing
public transportation. The closest transit services are located more than four miles away. The proposal will increase
traffic along McDermott Road. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has studied the creation of an
expressway to extend Highway 16 to connect to I-84. The future expressway would use McDermott Road at this
location and serve as the main commuter route from Gem County to the Treasure Valley. The COMPASS FY2018-
2022 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) identifies funding to be used to update traffic
projections, validate right-of-way needs, and develop a phasing plan, and update right-of-way and construction
costs. However, construction is considered "unfunded." Work with ITD on right-of-way needs along the western
boundary of the project. More information about Highway 16 is available at:
http://www.compassidaho.org/documents/prodsery/CIM2040/5 SH16 AdaGem-KunaMora 022618.pdf
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