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CC - Traffic and Access Concerns1 Charlene Way From:Kevin Holmes Sent:Friday, September 20, 2019 3:37 PM To:Meridian City Clerk Subject:FW: Millbrae Subdivision - traffic and access concerns Attachments:09-09-19 left and right turn analyses.pdf; 06-27-19 ACHD staff report.pdf When you get the chance, can you please enter this email and attachments into the record for Millbrae Sub H-2019- 0066? Thanks! Kevin From: Jane Suggs <JSuggs@whpacific.com> Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 1:14 PM To: Kevin Holmes <kholmes@meridiancity.org> Cc: Bill Parsons <bparsons@meridiancity.org>; Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>; Shawn Brownlee <shawn@trilogyidaho.com> Subject: Millbrae Subdivision - traffic and access concerns Kevin, At the City Council hearing on September 3 rd , the subject project was continued to September 24th and we were asked to address some traffic concerns. We met with Mindy Wallace and Jorge Zambrano at ACHD on Monday, September 9 th , to discuss the items of concern from the Council and our neighbor, Mr. McEwen. These items were: 1) the need for a turn lane at the entrance, 2) the location of the entrance, White Birch Street, on Black Cat Road, and 3) the use of a developers cooperative to make intersection improvements at Black Cat Road and Cherry Lane. Our traffic engineer, Bob Beckman, prepared a turn lane analysis (attached) for our entrance on Black Cat Road and we asked ACHD to comment on the analysis and the other concerns. Please see their responses below. I understand a representative of ACHD may attend the hearing on the 24 th if there are additional questions/concerns. Please let me know if you have questions. Thank you for your assistance! Jane Jane Suggs | Planner WHPacific, Inc. | 2141 W Airport Way, Suite 104, Boise, ID 83705 Direct 208.275.8729 | Mobile 208.602.6941 | Fax 208.342.5353 | jsuggs@whpacific.com From: Mindy Wallace < Mwallace@achdidaho.org > Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 12:00 PM To: Jane Suggs < JSuggs@whpacific.com > 2 Cc: Jorge Zambrano < Jzambrano@achdidaho.org >; Shawn Brownlee < shawn@trilogyidaho.com > Subject: RE: Millbrae Subdivision - traffic and access concerns Hi Jane, 1. ACHD has no comments on the turn lane analysis, as it appears that turn lanes are not warranted to serve the site. 2. The modification of policy to allow White Birch Street to intersect Black Cat Road 510-feet from Cherry Lane and 330-feet south of Milliron Street is detailed on page 7 of the staff report. 3. I am not sure what improvement we would make with use of a developers cooperative agreement (CDA). ACHD will typically proposed to enter into a CDA with an applicant if an intersection or roadway exceeds ACHD’s acceptable level service of planning thresholds (LOS E) and/or a proposed development large enough to push it over the threshold, prior to when ACHD has the improvement planned for construction in the Integrated Five Year Work Plan or Capital Improvement Plan. The City of Meridian has seen several of these types of proposals with large developments, most recently with the Lost Rapids Subdivision/Costco near the Chinden Boulevard/ Ten Mile Road intersection and the Linder Village project at the Chinden Boulevard/Linder Road intersection. In this case the Cherry Lane/Black Cat intersection operates at an acceptable level of service planning threshold (LOS B) in the PM peak hour; no improvements are needed. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Mindy Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 9:41 AM To: Mindy Wallace < Mwallace@achdidaho.org > Cc: Jorge Zambrano < Jzambrano@achdidaho.org >; 'Shawn@trilogyidaho.com' < Shawn@trilogyidaho.com > Subject: Millbrae Subdivision - traffic and access concerns Hi Mindy, Thanks to you and Jorge for meeting with Shawn and me last week to discuss the Millbrae Subdivision. Based on testimony from a neighbor, the City Council directed us to explore the following concerns: #1 The need for a left turn lane at the White Birch Street entrance into the subdivision. #2 The modification of ACHD policy to approve the access location on Black Cat as proposed. #3 A developers cooperative to make street improvements. Regarding #1, we asked our traffic engineer, Bob Beckman, to determine if a left turn lane is warranted. His analysis is attached and his comment is below. The analysis shows that a left turn lane is not needed. Can you provide a response to the other two concerns? Thanks again for your attention to and time on this development. Jane Jane Suggs | Planner WHPacific, Inc. | 2141 W Airport Way, Suite 104, Boise, ID 83705 Direct 208.275.8729 | Mobile 208.602.6941 | Fax 208.342.5353 | jsuggs@whpacific.com 3 From: Robert Beckman < RBeckman@whpacific.com > Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 10:09 AM To: Jane Suggs < JSuggs@whpacific.com > Subject: RE: Millbrae turn lane Jane – I took a quick look at this and is not even close to meeting a right or left turn lane warrant. Let me know if you need me to review with you. Robert Beckman | Director, Transportation I WHPacific, Inc. - an NV5 company | 2141 W Airport Way, Ste 104, Boise, ID 83705 Direct 208.275.8715 | Fax 208.342.5353 | rbeckman@whpacific.com Enhancing Client Satisfaction through Creative, Exceptional Service From: Jane Suggs < JSuggs@whpacific.com > Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 9:17 AM To: Robert Beckman < RBeckman@whpacific.com > Subject: Millbrae turn lane Bob, Discussion at the City Council hearing on the need for a left turn lane at the Millbrae access on Black Cat Road. (see attached plat and map) Wondering how long it would take to do an analysis of the need for a turn lane? 41 homes ACHD CIP shows widening on BC in 2021-2025…. Not sure how old the ACHD traffic counts are. Jane Jane Suggs | Planner WHPacific, Inc. | 2141 W Airport Way, Suite 104, Boise, ID 83705 Direct 208.275.8729 | Mobile 208.602.6941 | Fax 208.342.5353 | jsuggs@whpacific.com Figure 2 — Left -Turn Lane Guidelines for Two -Lane Roads, 45 mph dart -curs 4755 2rl% U% 17 V,, inx aca Ad Left -Tum Lane 610 5.D-- 00400300 40D-- 310-- —" - Za o Lefl No um Lane 106 0 M The following data are required 200 210 _I 410 563 500 7C0 Advancing Volume (V�). vehlh D Ski f%4� T5 d __t$ .w 5 =Z5v ��cs .✓©i �> l�/lam � �`��� 1. Opposing Volume (veh/hr) - VO - The opposing volume is to include only the right -turn and through movements in the opposite direction of the left turning vehicle. 2. Advancing Volume (veh/hr) - VA - The advancing volume is to include the right -turn, left -turn and through movements in the same direction as the left turning vehicle. 3. Operating Speed (mph) - The greatest of anticipated operating speed, measured 85th percentile speed or posted speed. 4. Percentage of left turns in VA Left -turn lane is not needed for left -turn volume less than 10 vph. However, criteria other than volume, such as crash experience, may be used to justify a left -turn lane. The appropriate trend line is identified on the basis of the percentage of left -turns in the advancing volume, rounded up to the nearest percentage trend line. If the advancing and opposing volume combination intersects above or to the right of this trend line, a left -turn lane is appropriate. Source: NCHRP Report 279 and 457 Adopted: Res. 469 (7/13/94) 7100-36 Revised: Res. 675 (1/29/03); Res. 904 (8/19/09); Ord. 217 (9/14/11); Ord. 232 (12/7/16); Ord. 233 (1/25/17); Ord. 238 (12/12/18) /$I/ 1_1_/2446E� Figure 6 — Right -Turn Lane Guidelines for Two -Lane Roadways 140- 121D IN - r 40- 20- '16 0 20- !6 0- 200 300 400 NO B00 700 800 B00 Major -Road Volume (ane direction), veh1h The following data are required: 1000 1100 1200 1. Advancing Volume (veh/hr) - The advancing volume is to include the right -turn, left -turn and through movements in the same direction as the right -turning vehicle. 2. Right -Turning Volume (veh/hr) - The right -turning volume is the number of advancing vehicles turning right. 3. Operating Speed (mph) - The greatest of anticipated operating speed, measured 85th percentile speed or posted speed. Note: Right -turn lane is not needed for right -turn volume less than 10 vph. However, criteria other than volume, e.g. crash experience, may be used to justify a right -turn lane. If the combination of major road approach volume and right -turn volume intersects above or to the right of the speed trend line corresponding to the major road operating speed, then a right -turn lane is appropriate. Source: NCHRP Report 279 and 457 Adopted: Res. 469 (7/13/94) 7100-40 Revised: Res. 675 (1/29/03); Res. 904 (8/19/09); Ord. 217 (9/14/11); Ord. 232 (12/7/16); Ord. 233 (1/25/17); Ord. 238 (12/12/18) ajor-Road 40 mph ( speed 30 knilh) 45 n1 ph (70 knhlh Add Right -Tun Lane 50rnih (80 kn H1) 55 nlph (90 knV ) _ F ('t DI mph mvh) 300 400 NO B00 700 800 B00 Major -Road Volume (ane direction), veh1h The following data are required: 1000 1100 1200 1. Advancing Volume (veh/hr) - The advancing volume is to include the right -turn, left -turn and through movements in the same direction as the right -turning vehicle. 2. Right -Turning Volume (veh/hr) - The right -turning volume is the number of advancing vehicles turning right. 3. Operating Speed (mph) - The greatest of anticipated operating speed, measured 85th percentile speed or posted speed. Note: Right -turn lane is not needed for right -turn volume less than 10 vph. However, criteria other than volume, e.g. crash experience, may be used to justify a right -turn lane. If the combination of major road approach volume and right -turn volume intersects above or to the right of the speed trend line corresponding to the major road operating speed, then a right -turn lane is appropriate. Source: NCHRP Report 279 and 457 Adopted: Res. 469 (7/13/94) 7100-40 Revised: Res. 675 (1/29/03); Res. 904 (8/19/09); Ord. 217 (9/14/11); Ord. 232 (12/7/16); Ord. 233 (1/25/17); Ord. 238 (12/12/18) STREET LOCATION / COMMENT CITY DATE COUNT DIRECTION AM PEAK PM PEAK BILTMORE AVE NORTH OF PINE ST MERIDIAN 9/15/2016 489 NB 8 25 7DAYCOUNT CLASSIFICATION Thursday SB 22 22 BIRD ST SOUTH OF FRANKLIN RD BOISE 7/15/2015 2,725 NB 63 73 APPROACH & TOTAL Wednesday SB 93 52 BISON DR EAST OF AXTELL CT 8/26/2015 823 EB 17 59 7DAYCOUNT CLASSIFICATION Wednesday WB 48 26 BITTERBRUSH DR SOUTH OF BRIARHILL DR 10/22/02 157 NB 6 3 CLASSIFICATION Tuesday SB 12 BITTEROOT DR NORTH OF MCMULLEN ST 05/29/96 463 NB 10 24 CLASSIFICATION Wednesday SB 15 18 BLACK CAT RD NORTH OF LAKE HAZEL RD ADA COUNTY 7/28/2015 1,355 NB 67 54 APPROACH & TOTAL Tuesday SB 48 100 NORTH OF LAMONT RD 12/11/2014 2,095 NB 79 133 APPROACH & TOTAL Thursday SB 88 114 NORTH OF VICTORY RD 12/11/2014 1,710 NB 72 79 APPROACH & TOTAL Thursday SB 56 116 SOUTH OF FRANKLIN RD 12/11/2014 2,235 NB 106 98 APPROACH & TOTAL Thursday SB 75 109 SOUTH OF VICTORY RD 12/11/2014 1,436 NB 87 63 APPROACH & TOTAL Thursday SB 51 106 SOUTH OF KUNA RD 3/20/02 385 NB 24 16 APPROACH & TOTAL Wednesday SB 8 20 SOUTH OF WARREN SPUR R 6/26/02 4 NB APPROACH & TOTAL Wednesday SB NORTH OF DEER FLAT RD KUNA 12/11/2014 1,690 NB 83 58 APPROACH & TOTAL Thursday SB 51 75 NORTH OF KUNA RD 2/5/2014 1,265 NB 53 53 APPROACH & TOTAL Wednesday SB 48 62 SOUTH OF COLUMBIA RD 8/22/2012 1,156 NB 42 59 APPROACH & TOTAL Wednesday SB 15 27 SOUTH OF LAKE HAZEL RD 7/28/2015 1,204 NB 71 53 APPROACH & TOTAL Tuesday SB 37 96 NORTH OF GREENHURST R 8/16/05 699 NB 35 34 APPROACH & TOTAL Tuesday SB 9 44 SOUTH OF KUNA RD 7/8/2009 478 NB 11 10 CLASSIFICATION Wednesday SB 10 12 NORTH OF CHERRY LN MERIDIAN 7/7/2015 6,667 NB 169 313 APPROACH & TOTAL Tuesday SB 290 250 NORTH OF CHINDEN BLVD 4/12/2011 316 NB 10 9 APPROACH & TOTAL Tuesday SB 13 5 NORTH OF FRANKLIN RD 8/21/2014 5,636 NB 118 314 APPROACH & TOTAL Thursday SB 302 232 NORTH OF USTICK RD 10/27/2015 4,131 NB 78 188 APPROACH & TOTAL Tuesday SB 116 208 29 -Dec -16 Counts compiled by ACHD from traffic data collected by ACHD and ITD. 24 of'] 50 AM Peak is 7:00 - 8:00 and PM Peak is 5:00 -6:00. -1:3A3C] O N I -LN3V14a0 1-4 C> I Ss I ^ I C3 ER n Z-. :3 'V Zt] E3 -1 -1 1 VN GaV3 IDN]Nwd I 01,111,133111ON3 lIA13 2U1J90U15U3 A011UPY-4 Q -LIVI-1 dZtJ 'V I V4 1-1 :3 �:J cJ JL � I oulm -LILLU Ep 00 1I fj 5'! Q MEmonox,5t E 10 �x Z WIN 411HI �RF5QO� S.q Nil. •Ahd- ts OF g flfll o so il � t: , � �>r f a iii. q� im`. iii 1r_ �` � � .� � E-r ` f.s''� •` w Ulldric a F Ft' it i K ..RW Church q esus li Q; 11 o osKill f L c I Me digin -kttr-Da Mk Adv(Tntist ice. •..� r' • k Acil� � � , mak'• � ° 1 � ell t�€ T, ,l E"dtz Y errV) n em L s� 5 f W �•. E�xYt t1 9� 6f n. '..�q, ' l >r c�. + S' Al 1 to e e :.x -' 1 `s$et ■f ! .* # ' mfr. 7 iii! u s. �__�. ,�s.---f---�-• � : � tea- � r c €� } � • � • • • • � • 1 .,, ! tt C7C?O9lkL, &(A, 19Gwole I eager, Ct112F i , 6fiitTICI-bbe, State of Oitg n, U.S. Gf fa�r IWica] Surve y, U SDA Fara. `ger : t_e Agealcy   1 Millbrae / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0016 Development Services Department Project/File: Millbrae Subdivision / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0066 The applicant is requesting annexation, zoning, and preliminary plat approval for Millbrae Subdivision. Lead Agency: City of Meridian Site address: 4888 and 4920 W. Cherry Lane Staff Approval: June 27, 2019 Applicant: Jane Suggs WHP Pacific 2141 W. Airport Way Ste 104 Boise, ID 83705 Staff Contact: Jorge Zambrano Phone: 208-387-6132 E-mail: jzambrano@achdidaho.org A. Findings of Fact 1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting annexation, zoning, and preliminary plat approval for Millbrae Subdivision. The proposed subdivision will be zoned R-8 and consist of 41 building lots and 5 common lots on 8.8 acres. 2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area: Direction Land Use Zoning North Limited Office District (Church) Medium-density Residential District (Burlingame Subdivision) L-O R-8 South Medium-density Residential District (Church) R-8 East Medium low-density Residential District (Milliron Place Subdivision) R-4 West Rural-Urban Transition Zone RUT 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: • Burlingame Subdivision, a residential subdivision consisting of 74 buildable lots is located west of this site and was approved by ACHD in September of 2018. • In October 2018 a conditional use approval was granted for a church at 4973 W Cherry, this project is currently under plan review. 5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site. 2 Millbrae / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0016 6. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 0.30 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. 8. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP): • Black Cat Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5-lanes from Ustick Road to Franklin Road between 2021 and 2025. • The intersection of Black Cat Road and Cherry Lane is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5- lanes on the north leg, 6-lanes on the south, 5-lanes east, and 4-lanes on the west leg, and signalized between 2021 and 2025. • The intersection of Black Cat Road and Ustick Road is listed in the CIP to be reconstructed as a dual-lane roundabout between 2021 and 2025. B. Traffic Findings for Consideration 1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 387 additional vehicle trips per day; 41 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 five-lane principal arterial is “E” (1,780 VPH). * Acceptable level of service for a two-lane minor arterial is “E” (575 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 Cherry Ln east of Black Cat Rd was 8851 on 08/08/18. • The average daily traffic count for Black Cat Rd north of Cherry Ln was 7047 on 02/07/18. C. Findings for Consideration 1. Cherry Lane a. Existing Conditions: Cherry Lane is improved with 5-travel lanes at the intersection with Black Cat Road tapering to 2-travel lanes at the western property line. From the intersection of Black Cat Road, Cherry Lane is improved with 7-foot wide attached sidewalk, vertical curb, and gutter for 95-feet, abutting the site. No curb, gutter, or sidewalk exist for the remaining 533-feet abutting the site. There is 90-feet of right-of-way for Cherry Lane (40-feet from centerline). Cherry Lane abutting the site is not centered on the section line. b. Policy: Roadway Frontage Functional Classification PM Peak Hour Traffic Count PM Peak Hour Level of Service Existing Plus Project Cherry Ln 615-feet Principal Arterial 608 Better than “E” Better than “E” Black Cat Rd 488-feet Minor Arterial 465 Better than “E” Better than “E” 3 Millbrae / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0016 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 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. Frontage Improvements Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer shall widen the pavement to a minimum of 17-feet from centerline plus a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder adjacent to the entire site. Curb, gutter and additional pavement widening may be required (See Section 7205.5.5). 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. 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 Cherry Ln is designated in the MSM as a Residential Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 71-foot street section within 96-feet of right-of-way. 4 Millbrae / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0016 c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Cherry Lane abutting the unimproved portion of the site. The applicant is proposing a 20-foot wide emergency access to Cherry Lane located 580-feet from Black Cat Rd, measured center line to center line. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to construct 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk meets district policy and should be approved as proposed. The detached sidewalk should be located a minimum of 41-feet from the centerline of Cherry Lane abutting the site. The applicant should be required to provide a permanent right-of-way easement for detached sidewalks located outside of the dedicated right-of-way. The applicant should be required to dedicate right of way to total 48-feet from centerline for Cherry Lane abutting the site. Compensation should be provided. The applicant should be required to widen the pavement on Cherry Lane to a minimum width of 17-feet from centerline plus a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder adjacent to the site where it doesn’t currently exist. Consistent with ACHD’s Minor Improvement Policy, the applicant should be required to replace any broken or deteriorated portions of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on Cherry Lane abutting the site. The proposed emergency access driveway should be approved. The driveway should be restricted to emergency access only with the installation or a gate or bollard as determined by the fire department with jurisdiction over this site. The gate or bollard should be located outside of right-of-way. 2. Black Cat Road a. Existing Conditions: Black Cat Road is improved with 2-travel lanes (30.5-feet of pavement) and no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. On the northern property line there is 70-feet of right-of-way for Black Cat Road (25-feet from centerline), tapering to 87-feet of right-of-way at the intersection with Cherry Lane. 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 Impr ovements 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. 5 Millbrae / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0016 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 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. 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. Frontage Improvements Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer shall widen the pavement to a minimum of 17-feet from centerline plus a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder adjacent to the entire site. Curb, gutter and additional pavement widening may be required (See Section 7205.5.5). 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 Black Cat Rd is designated in the MSM as a Residential Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 71-foot street section within 96-feet of right-of-way. c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk located 41-feet from the centerline of Black Cat Road abutting the site. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to build 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk meets District policy and should be approved as proposed. The applicant should be required to improve Black Cat Road to a with a minimum of 17-feet of pavement from centerline and a 3-foot gravel shoulder abutting the site where it does not already exist. The applicant should be required to dedicate right of way to total 48-feet from centerline for Black Cat Road abutting the site. Compensation should be provided, as this roadway segment is listed in the CIP. Consistent with ACHD’s Minor Improvement Policy, the applicant should be required to replace any broken or deteriorated portions of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on Black Cat Road abutting the site. 3. Internal Local Streets a. Existing Conditions: No streets exist internal to the site. 6 Millbrae / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0016 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. Speed Control and Traffic Calming: District policy 7207.3.7 states that the design of local street systems should discourage excessive speeds by using passive design elements. If the design or layout of a development is anticipated to necessitate future traffic calming implementation by the District, then the District will require changes to the layout and/or the addition of passive design elements such as horizontal curves, bulb-outs, chokers, etc. The District will also consider texture changes to the roadway surface (i.e. stamped concrete) as a passive design element. These alternative methods may require a maintenance and/or license agreement. 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 minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks on both sides and shall typically be constructed within 50-feet of right-of-way. 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. c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct all internal local streets as 33- foot street sections with 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalks within 47-feet of right of way. The applicant is proposing to construct 2-knuckles with 45-foot radii within the site. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to construct a 33-foot street section with 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed. 7 Millbrae / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0016 Upon the extension of the proposed stub street, White Birch St will be greater than 700-feet in length and will need to be redesigned to include the use of passive traffic calming design elements. Speed humps/bumps, valley gutter, and stop sign will not be accepted as traffic calming. The applicant should be required to submit a revised preliminary plat showing the redesigned roadways for review and approval prior to ACHD’s signature on the first final plat. 4. Roadway Offsets a. Existing Conditions: No streets exist internal to the site. b. Policy: 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 1a (7205.4.6). c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing White Birch Street to intersect Black Cat Road 510-feet from Cherry Lane (330-feet south of Milliron Street) measured center line to center line. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal does not meet District policy, which requires local streets intersecting minor arterials to align or offset by a minimum of 660- feet. However, Staff recommends a modification of District policy to approve the intersection location as proposed. Staff’s recommendation is due to the fact that the site does not have adequate frontage to meet district spacing requirements between Cherry Lane and Milliron Street, the proposed roadway intersection is outside of the influence area of the Cherry Lane/Black Cat intersection, and access is being proposed to the lesser classified street. The 50% modification of policy is approved at the discretion of the Deputy Director of Development and Technical Services. 5. Stub Streets a. Existing Conditions: No streets exist internal to the site. 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 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. c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct 1 stub street, White Birch Street to stub to the western property line. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicants proposal meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed. 8 Millbrae / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0016 The proposed stub street is less than 150-feet in length therefore a temporary turnaround is not required. A sign shall be installed at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE.” 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Other Access Cherry Lane is classified as a principal arterial roadway, Black Cat Road is classified as a minor arterial roadway. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to these roadways and should be noted on the final plat. D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval 1. Construct 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk located a minimum of 41-feet from the centerline of Cherry Lane abutting the site. Provide a permanent right-of-way easement for detached sidewalks located outside of the dedicated right-of-way. 2. Dedicate right of way to total 48-feet from centerline for Cherry Lane abutting the site. Compensation should be provided. 3. Widen the pavement on Cherry Lane to a minimum width of 17-feet from centerline plus a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder adjacent to the site where it doesn’t currently exist. 4. Replace any broken or deteriorated portions of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on Cherry Lane abutting the site. 5. The proposed emergency access driveway should be approved. Restrict the drive to emergency access only with the installation of a gate or bollard as determined by the fire department with jurisdiction over this site. The gate or bollard should be located outside of right-of-way 6. Build a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Black Cat Rd abutting the site, located 41-feet from centerline, measured to the front edge of the sidewalk. 7. Improve Black Cat Rd. with a minimum of 17-feet of pavement from centerline and a 3-foot gravel shoulder abutting the site where it does not already exist. 8. Dedicate right of way to total 48-feet from centerline for Black Cat Road abutting the site. Compensation should be provided, as this roadway segment is listed in the CIP. 9. Replace any broken or deteriorated portions of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on Black Cat Road abutting the site. 10. Construct all internal streets as 33-foot street sections with 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks within 47-feet of right of way. 9 Millbrae / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0016 11. Redesign White Birch Street to include the use of passive traffic calming design elements. Speed humps/bumps, valley gutter, and stop sign will not be accepted as traffic calming. 12. Construct 2-knuckles, internal to the site, with 45-foot radii. 13. Construct White Birch Street to intersect Black Cat Road 330-feet south of Milliron Street. 14. Stub White Birch Street to the western property line. 15. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE.” 16. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to Cherry Lane and Black Cat Road. This should be noted on the final plat. 17. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit. 18. 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 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 10 Millbrae / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0016 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 Reconsideration Guidelines 11 Millbrae / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0016 VICINITY MAP 12 Millbrae / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0016 SITE PLAN 13 Millbrae / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0016 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. 14 Millbrae / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0016 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: 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. Impac t 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. 15 Millbrae / MPP19-0017 / H-2019-0016 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.