ACHD
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Development Services Department
Project/File: Razzberry Point Villas / MPP18-0016 / H-2018-0130
The applicant is requesting preliminary plat and rezone approval for 16 single-family
residential lots and 2 common lots on 1.4 acres in Meridian, Idaho.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 1434 & 1492 E. Star Dr.
Staff Approval: February 4, 2019
Applicant: Ed Bowman
802 N. Knox Ave.
Star, ID 83669
Representative: Corinne Graham
Civil Site Works
921 S. Orchard Street
Suite 200
Boise, ID 83705
Staff Contact: Elizabeth Allen
Phone: 387-6132
E-mail: eallen@achdidaho.org
Austin Miller
Phone: 387-6335
E-mail: amiller@achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting preliminary plat and rezone approval for
16 single family residential lots and 2 common lots on 1.4 acres in Meridian, Idaho. The property is
proposed to be rezoned to R-15 (medium high-density residential). The application is consistent
with the City of Meridian comprehensive plan which designates this area for mixed-use
neighborhood.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Medium Low-density Residential & Rural to Urban Transition R-4 & RUT
South Limited Office L-O
East Limited Office L-O
West Medium-density Residential R-8
3. Site History: ACHD previously reviewed this site as Razzberry Crossing Subdivision in December
2003.
4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of
the site:
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Verado Subdivision, consisting of 122 single family residential lots is located near the
southeast corner of Locust Grove and Ustick Road, was approved in June 2016.
5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
6. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 0 center lane 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.
8. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) / Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
Locust Grove Road is scheduled in the IFYWP as preliminary development to be widened to
5-lanes from Ustick Road to Fairview Avenue.
Locust Grove Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 3-lanes from McMillan Road to
Chinden Boulevard between 2031 and 2035.
Locust Grove Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 3-lanes from Ustick Road to McMillan
Road between 2021 and 2025.
McMillan Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 3-lanes from Locust Grove Road to
Meridian Road between 2021 and 2025.
The intersection of Ustick Road and Locust Grove Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to
6-lanes on the north leg, 7-lanes on the south, 6-lanes on the east leg, and 5-lanes on the
west leg, between 2021 and 2025.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 151 additional vehicle trips per day;
16 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 minor arterial is “E” (575 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a three-lane minor arterial is “E” (720 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 Locust Grove Road south of McMillan Road was 15,917 on
April 12, 2017.
Roadway Frontage Functional
Classification
PM Peak
Hour
Traffic Count
PM Peak
Hour Level
of Service
Existing
Plus
Project
Locust Grove Road None Minor Arterial 714 “F” “F”
Bright Angel Avenue 250-feet Local N/A N/A N/A
Star Drive 330-feet Local 81 N/A N/A
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C. Findings for Consideration
1. Level of Service (LOS)Planning Thresholds
As noted above, Locust Grove Road exceeds the acceptable level of service (LOS) for a 3-lane
minor arterial roadway from McMillan Road to Ustick Road. This section of Locust Grove Road,
between McMillan Road and Ustick Road, is listed as having an existing 3-lane deficiency and is
not planned to be widened beyond 3 lanes in the future as the road segment is listed as constrained
in the CIP. This site is estimated to contribute less than 3% to the existing average PM peak hour
trips.
The intersection at Locust Grove Road and McMillan Road is currently operating at acceptable LOS
E or better.
The intersection at Locust Grove Road and Ustick Road operates at LOS D. Acceptable level of
service for this intersection is LOS E or better.
When a proposed development is estimated to generate less than 10% site traffic of the existing
downstream roadway or intersection peak hour traffic the development is not required to provide
mitigation to the roadway or intersection that currently exceeds the minimum LOS planning
threshold. Therefore, no additional mitigation to Locust Grove Road is required as part of this
application.
2. Star Drive
a. Existing Conditions: Star Drive is improved as a 29-foot street section with 2-travel lanes,
vertical curb, gutter, and 4-foot wide detached sidewalk abutting the site. There is 50-feet of
right-of-way for Star Drive (50-feet from centerline).
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).
Reduced Urban Local Street—27-foot Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District
Policy 7207.5.2 states that the width of a reduced urban local street shall be 27-feet (back-of-
curb to back-of-curb) with curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot concrete sidewalks on both sides
and shall typically be within 41-feet of right-of-way. In some cases this street width may not
accommodate new utilities. A 29-foot street section within 43-feet of right-of-way may be
constructed in lieu of a 27-foot street section if the applicant demonstrates that the additional
roadway width is necessary to extend the utilities. Although some parking is allowed by the
following subsections, the District will further restrict parking on a reduced width street if curves
or other physical features cause problems, if actual emergency response experience indicates
that emergency vehicles may not be able to provide service, or if other safety concerns arise.
One of the following three sets of design conditions shall apply.
Design Condition #1: Parking is allowed on one side of a reduced width street when all of the
following criteria are met:
The street is in a residential area.
The developer shall provide written approval from the appropriate fire department or
emergency response unit in the jurisdiction.
The developer shall install ―NO PARKING‖ signs on one side of the street, as specified
by the District and as specified by the appropriate fire department.
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This street section shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks
on both sides and shall typically be constructed within 41-feet of right-of-way.
Traffic volumes on the street shall not exceed 1,000 vehicle trips per day. Ther e shall be
no possibility that another street may be connected to it in a manner that would allow more
than 1,000 vehicle trips per day.
Design Condition #2: Parking is allowed on both sides of a reduced width street when the street
layout has the qualities of a road grid system. This provides fire trucks and other emergency
vehicles alternate routes of access since the ability to pass another vehicle may be
compromised by placement of parked vehicles on both sides of the street. The following criteria
shall be met:
The street is in a residential area.
The developer shall provide written approval from the appropriate fire department or
emergency response unit in the jurisdiction.
The block length of the street shall not exceed 500-feet, measured between centerlines.
Traffic volumes on the street are not forecast to exceed 400 vehicle trips per day.
A minimum of two street connections shall be provided to each end of the street with the
reduced width. The two connecting streets shall each connect to the larger street system
to provide the intended alternate routes of access. A street system that has one street
connection to the larger street network on one end and a loop/circle street on the other
end with no outlet shall not be approved.
This street section shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks
on both sides and shall typically be constructed within 41-feet of right-of-way.
Design Condition #3: Parking is allowed on both sides of a reduced width residential street with
passing pockets that are created when two driveways are constructed near the same property
line, where a 50-foot segment will not have on–street parking on the side of the street with the
driveways. This provides fire trucks and other vehicles areas to move to the side of the street
to allow another vehicle to pass when vehicles are parked on the street. Parking is allowed on
both sides of a reduced width street when the following criteria are met:
The street is in a residential area.
The developer shall provide written approval from the appropriate fire department or
emergency response unit in the jurisdiction.
Driveway locations are predetermined with curb cuts for the driveways to be installed when
the street is constructed. The curb cuts shall be 20-feet wide. Each lot on the street will be
―paired‖ with an adjacent lot. If there are an odd number of lots, one lot at either end of
the street will not be ―paired. Each pair of lots shall locate its driveway 5-feet from the
shared lot line of the pair.
This street section shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks
on both sides and shall typically be constructed within 41-feet of right-of-way.
The lots cannot abut an alley.
Traffic volumes on the street are not forecast to exceed 400 vehicle trips per day.
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
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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.
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.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Due to the reduced width of the street, the applicant
should be required to install NO PARKING signs along the north side of Star Drive abutting the
site.
The existing 4-foot wide sidewalk on Star Drive was constructed as part of the Razzberry
Crossing subdivision, in 2003. At that time 4-foot wide sidewalks were allowed. However
current District policy requires sidewalks to be a minimum of 5-feet in width. The applicant
should be required to reconstruct the sidewalk to be 5-feet wide or provide 5’ X 5’ turnaround
areas every 200-feet on Star Drive to meet ADA standards.
The applicant should be required to update the existing pedestrian facility abutting the site at
the intersection of Star Drive and Bright Angel Avenue to be ADA compliant.
3. Bright Angel Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: Bright Angel Avenue is improved as a 40-foot commercial street section
with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide sidewalk within 54-feet of right-of-way (27-feet from
centerline) for the first 125-feet north of Star Drive. The remaining portion of Bright Angel
Avenue is constructed as ½ of a 40-foot commercial street section with 24-feet of pavement,
vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide sidewalk on the west side of Bright Angel Avenue abutting
the site, within 40-feet of right-of-way (27-feet from centerline) which stubs to the northern
property line.
b. Policy:
Commercial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7208.2.1 states that the developer is responsible
for improving all commercial 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 7208.5 states that right-of-way widths
for new commercial streets shall typically be 50 and 70-feet wide and that the standard street
section will vary depending on the need for a center turn lane, bike lanes, volumes, percentage
of truck traffic, and/or on-street parking.
A 36-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) will typically accommodate two
travel lanes and on-street parking.
A 40-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) will typically accommodate two
travel lanes and a center turn lane.
A 46-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) will typically accommodate two
travel lanes and a center turn lane and bike lanes.
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Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7208.5.6 requires a concrete sidewalks at least 5-feet wide to
be constructed on both sides of all commercial streets. If a separated sidewalk is proposed, 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.
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.).
Half Street Policy: District Policy 7208.2.2 required improvements shall consist of pavement
widening to one-half the required width, including curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk (minimum
5-feet), plus 12-feet of additional pavement widening beyond the centerline established for the
street to provide an adequate roadway surface, with the pavement crowned at the ultimate
centerline. A 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway
storm runoff shall be constructed on the unimproved side.
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.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: As part of ACHD’s 2003 approval of Razzberry Crossing
Subdivision, that applicant was required to construct Bright Angel Avenue has half of a 40-foot
commercial street section with 24-feet of pavement, curb, gutter, and sidewalk abutting the site
and a gravel shoulder on the east side of the right-of-way. These improvements were
constructed within 40-feet of right-of-way. Since that time ACHD policy was updated to require
that half street be constructed with half of the street pavement width plus 12-additional feet of
pavement to set the crown of the road. However, there isn’t enough right-of-way to allow any
additional pavement widening and Bright Angel Avenue was previously constructed as a half
street meeting the intent of the policy. Therefore, staff does not recommend any additional
improvement to Bright Angel Avenue as part of this application.
Due to the reduced street width, the applicant should be required to install NO PARKING signs
along the west side of Bright Angel Avenue abutting the site where only 24-feet of pavement
exists.
4. Driveways
Star Drive and Bright Angel Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: There is one existing curb cut type driveway on Star Drive located 205-
feet west of Bright Angel Avenue.
There is one existing curb cut type driveway on Bright Angel Avenue located 255-feet north of
Star Drive.
b. Policy:
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7207.4.1 requires driveways near intersections to be
located a minimum of 75-feet (measured centerline-to-centerline) from the nearest local street
intersection, and 150-feet from the nearest collector or arterial street intersection.
Successive Driveways: District Policy 7207.4.1 states that successive driveways away from
an intersection shall have no minimum spacing requirements for access points along a local
street, but the District does encourage shared access points where appropriate.
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Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7207.4.3 states that where vertical curbs are required,
residential driveways shall be restricted to a maximum width of 20-feet and may be constructed
as curb-cut type driveways.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7207.4.3, 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.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is not proposing to utilize either of the existing driveways.
However residential access is proposed to Star Drive and Bright Angel via common drive aisles
at the following locations:
A 20-foot wide driveway on Star Drive located 310-feet west of Bright Angel Avenue
(measured center line to center line).
A 40-foot wide driveway on Bright Angel located 144-feet north of Star Drive (measured
center line to center line).
A 20-foot wide driveway on Bright Angel located 200-feet north of Star Drive (measured
center line to center line).
A 40-foot wide driveway on Bright Angel located 284-feet north of Star Drive (measured
center line to center line).
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposed driveway locations meet
District policy and should be approved as proposed. The applicant should be required to close
the existing unused driveways on both Star Drive and Bright Angel Avenue with vertical curb,
gutter and a minimum of 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Install NO PARKING signs along the north side of Star Drive abutting the site.
2. Reconstruct the sidewalk on Star Drive abutting the site to be 5-feet wide or provide a 5’ X 5’
turnaround area every 200-feet on Star Drive to meet ADA standards.
3. Update the existing pedestrian ramp abutting the site at the intersection of Star Drive and Bright
Angel Avenue to be ADA compliant.
4. Install NO PARKING signs along the west side of Bright Angel Avenue abutting the site where only
24-feet of pavement exists.
5. Close the existing unused driveways on Star Drive and Bright Angel Avenue with vertical curb,
gutter and a minimum of 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk.
6. Construct driveways in the following locations:
On Star Drive located 310-feet west of Bright Angel Avenue (measured center line to center line).
On Bright Angel located 144-feet north of Star Drive (measured center line to center line).
On Bright Angel located 200-feet north of Star Drive (measured center line to center line).
On Bright Angel located 284-feet north of Star Drive (measured center line to center line).
7. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit.
8. 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
(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
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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
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Utility Coordinating Council
4. Development Process Checklist
5. Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
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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 applic ation 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 revie w 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
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.