2019-01-10 Meridian Police DepartmentD D D P1 P1
DATE: 1/10/2019
TO: Sonya Allen
REVIEWER: Lieutenant Scott Colaianni
SUBJECT: H-2018-0129
PROJECT NAME: Stapleton Sub
POLICE DEPARTMENT SUMMARY OF REPORT:
1. Police Response Time -The Stapleton proposed development is approximately 3.5 miles from the
Meridian Police Department. The expected response time to this area in an emergency is approximately
3-4 minutes. Between 1/1/2018 & 12/31/2018 the Meridian Police responded to 12 crashes within a mile
area of the proposed development 66.7% were injury related. Also, during this same timeline the
Meridian Police responded to 104 calls for service within a mile area of the proposed development.
(See attached document for details)
2. Accessibility — The Meridian Police Department has serious concerns about the access to and from the
proposed development. The applicant wants to use W. Harris Street which is a residential collector road
to the north of the project location as a "Full Access" to South Meridian Road. This access point onto
South Meridian Road has no traffic signal and any traffic turning northbound onto South Meridian Road
would create a hazard having to cross 4 lanes of high speed (50 mph) traffic. This type of unprotected
turning traffic can increase the chances of head-on and broad side collisions which can have high rates of
injuries. In addition, the applicate wants to have an additional'/4 mile access from the proposed
development onto South Meridian Road. If this is a "Full Access" as well again there is a high probability
of injury accidents. The Meridian Police Department would request that the applicant pay for intersection
improvements to West Harris and South Meridian to widen and signalize this location prior to any co's
being issued in any phase of the development. This location is at the '/Z mile location between W. Amity
and W. Victory. In addition, the Meridian Police Department would request that if access is granted by
ITD at the 1/4 mile access that it be a "Limited Access" and not a "Full Access".
3. Resource needs — There are no additional staffing, equipment needs or other resources needed to serve
the proposed development.
Meridian Police Department - Stapleton Sub
Location of new development - 4435 S. Meridian Rd
Time Frame - 01/1/2018-12/31/2018
Level of Service (LoS)- Delivered By Reporting District (RD - M767)
Calls for Service (CFS): Response Times: Dispatch to Arrival
(all units)
Average Response Times by Priority: 'City of Meridian'
Priority 3
4.00
Priority 2
7.52
Priority 1
13.05
Average Response Times by Priority:_'M767'
Priority 3
Not available
Priority 2
Not available
Priority 1
Not available
Calls for Service (CFS): Calls occurring in RD'M767'
CFS Count Total
104
% of Calls for Service split by Priority in 'M767'
• of P3 CFS
1.0%
• of P2 CFS
49.0%
• of P1 CFS
36.5%
• of PO CFS
13.5%
Crimes
Crime Count Total
39
Crashes
*Crash Count:Tota]
12
Analyst Note (s):
Response Time and Calls for Service (CFS) by Priority - Most frequent priority call types;
• Priority 3 calls most frequently involve an unknown problem.
• Priority 2 calls most frequently involve Suspicious Vehicle, Traffic Stop, & Juvenile Beyond Control.
• Priority 1 calls most frequently involve Construction Site Security Check, Threat Report, and Theft Report.
Crime - Most frequent crimes involved;
• All Other Offenses (Juvenile Beyond Control, Violation of Protection Orders, Leave Scene of an Accident),
• Simple Assault Battery, and
• Driving Under the Influence.
*Crashes - Most frequent crashes were;
• 66.7% Injury type crashes.
• 8.3% involved non -reportable crashes, and
• 25.0% were property damage reports.
Priority Response Times Defined: Response Time for RD 767 not available due to software error.
Priority 0 type calls are no priority type of calls.
Priority 1 type calls are for non -emergency type of calls where the officer will arrive at the earliest convenience, and
Priority 2 type calls require an urgent response where the officer will arrive as soon as practical, and should obey all
traffic laws.
Priority 3 type calls are an emergency response in which the lights and siren and driving as authorized for an
emergency vehicle by Idaho Code to facilitate the quick and safe arrival of an officer to the scene.
*Some data may be incomplete due to report processing times.
1/9/2019
BME3236 Source: TT CAD, NWRMS, WebCars
4. Other comments- The Meridian Police Department has serious concerns about the access to and from
the proposed development. The applicant wants to use W. Harris Street which is a residential collector
road to the north of the project location as a "Full Access" to South Meridian Road. This access point
onto South Meridian Road has no traffic signal and any traffic turning northbound onto South Meridian
Road would create a hazard having to cross 4 lanes of high speed (50 mph) traffic. This type of
unprotected turning traffic can increase the chances of head-on and broad side collisions which can have
high rates of injuries. In addition, the applicate wants to have an additional I/4 mile access from the
proposed development onto South Meridian Road. If this is a "Full Access" as well again there is a high
probability of injury accidents. The Meridian Police Department would request that the applicant pay for
intersection improvements to West Harris and South Meridian to widen and signalize this location prior to
any co's being issued in any phase of the development. This location is at the 1/2 mile location between
W. Amity and W. Victory. In addition, the Meridian Police Department would request that if access is
granted by ITD at the 1/4 mile access that it be a "Limited Access" and not a "Full Access".
5. COMMENTS MEETING DATE:
Reviewer: ❑ Scott Colaianni ❑ Other
Planner Assigned: ® Sonya Allen ❑ Josh Beach ❑ Bill Parsons
Project Name: Stapleton Sub,
The following will be the requirements and/or concerns to provide minimum levels of police protection for the
proposed project:
6. POLICE DEPARTMENT ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE FOLLOW-UP (PRIOR TO HEARING)
A. ❑ The proposed development and/or plan do not offer natural surveillance opportunities of the public
areas. Prior to the public hearing, the applicant shall meet with a Police Department designee and/or
Planning Staff to discuss features that increase visibility, including doors and windows that look out on
to the public areas. The plan shall be revised in accord with those discussions.
B. ❑ The proposed multi -family dwellings show more than 4 units that share a common entrance and/or
stairwell. Such configurations are a safety concern. Prior to the next public hearing, the applicant shall
meet with a Police Department designee to address these concerns and revise the plans as necessary.
C. ❑ The proposed drive through has limited visibility from a public street. Prior to the public hearing,
the applicant shall meet with a Police Department designee to discuss methods of increasing visibility
to the facility.
D. ❑ The proposed after-hours walk-up facility (e.g. ATM) has limited visibility from a public street.
Prior to the public hearing, the applicant shall meet with a Police Department designee to discuss
methods of increasing visibility to the facility.
E. ❑ The Police Department has no concerns related to the site design submitted with the application.
7. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (INCLUDED IN PLANNING DEPT. CONDITIONS)
1. ❑ The applicant shall revise the landscape plan to show walkway paving materials (e.g. pavers,
colored or scored concrete, bricks, etc.) and landscaping materials that better distinguish the
walkway from the vehicular driving surface.
2. ❑ Prior to CZC submittal, the applicant shall work with the Police Department and/or Fire
Marshall to provide patrol capabilities and/or emergency vehicle access to the proposed storage
yards.
3. ❑ The applicant shall revise the landscape plan to show walkway paving (e.g. pavers, colored or
scored concrete, bricks, etc.) and landscaping materials that better define the building entrance and
distinguish the walkways from the driving surfaces.
4. ❑ The applicant shall revise the site and/or landscape plan to create greater visibility of the hiding
spot near [add] from public areas such as a street or parking lot.
5. ❑ The applicant shall revise the landscape plan to limit landscaping along streets, pathways, and
up against structures, to species that do not exceed two feet in height.
6. ❑ The applicant and/or property owner shall have an ongoing obligation to prune all trees to a
minimum height of six feet above the ground or sidewalk surface to afford greater visibility of the
area.
7. ❑ The applicant shall revise the landscape plan to illuminate all pathways with a four -foot tall
bollard style or similar lighting source. Such lighting shall be shielded from adjoining residences.
8. ❑ Low pressure sodium lighting shall be prohibited as an exterior lighting source on the site.
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