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Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208 387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org
Jim Hansen, President
Sara M. Baker, Vice President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
Kent Goldthorpe, Commissioner
Paul Woods, Commissioner
Date: April 1, 2016
(Via email)
To: Iron Mountain Real Estate
Jeremy Amar
Meridian, ID 83646
Subject: Pope’s Garden/ MPP16-0006/ H-2016-0006
2662 E Magic View Drive
On March 30, 2016 the Ada County Highway District Commission acted on your application for
the above referenced project. The attached report lists site-specific requirements, conditions of
approval and street improvements, which are required.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6171.
Sincerely,
Stacey Yarrington
Planner III
Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file
City of Meridian (via email)
Kent Brown Planning (via email)
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Development Services Department
Project/File: Pope’s Garden/ MPP16-0006/ H-2016-0006
This is an annexation, rezone, and preliminary plat consisting of 20 buildable lots and
4 common lots, and a conditional use permit to construct a multi-family development
consisting of 79 dwelling units.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 2662 E Magic View Drive
Commission Regular Agenda
Hearing: March 30, 2016
Commission
Approval: March 30, 2016
Applicant: Iron Mountain Real Estate
Jeremy Amar
Meridian, ID 83646
Representative: Kent Brown Planning
Kent Brown
3161 E Springwood Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
Staff Contact: Stacey Yarrington
Phone: 387-6171
E-mail: syarrington@achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval of an annexation into the City
of Meridian, rezone from RUT (Rural Urban Transition) to R-15 (Medium high-density
residential), preliminary plat consisting of 20 buildable lots and 4 common lots, and conditional
use permit to construct a multi-family development consisting of 79 dwelling units.
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the City of Meridian’s comprehensive plan for this
project.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Estate Residential (Ada County) R1
South Rural Urban Transition (Ada County) RUT
East Rural Urban Transition (Ada County) RUT
West Medium-density Residential (Meridian City) R-8
3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
4. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
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5. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 0.14 centerline miles of new
public road.
6. Impact Fees: There will be an impact fee and an extraordinary impact fee that is assessed and
due prior to issuance of any building permits. The assessed impact fees will be based on the
impact fee ordinance that is in effect at that time.
7. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
There are currently no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity of the project that
are currently in the Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP) or the District’s Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP).
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 459 additional vehicle trips per day
(10 existing); 41 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour (1 existing), based on the
Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 9th 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” (1,770 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane collector is “D” (425 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 Eagle Road north of I-84 was 59,784 on 7/17/2014.
• The average daily traffic count for Franklin Road west of SH-55/ Eagle Road was
16,178 on 5/8/2014.
• The average daily traffic count for Magic View Drive west of SH-55/ Eagle Road was
3,206 on 6/17/15.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Magic View Drive
a. Existing Conditions: Magic View Drive is improved with 2-travel lanes, 24-feet of pavement,
and no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. There is 50-feet of right-of-way for Magic
View Drive (25-feet from centerline).
b. Policy:
Collector Street Policy: District policy 7206.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all collector frontages adjacent to the site or internal to the development as required
below, regardless of whether access is taken to all of the adjacent streets.
Roadway Frontage Functional
Classification
PM Peak
Hour
Traffic Count
PM Peak
Hour Level
of Service
Existing
Plus
Project
**State Highway 55/
Eagle Road 0-feet Principal
Arterial 2,126 N/A N/A
Franklin Road 0-feet Principal
Arterial 842 Better than
“E”
Better than
“E”
Magic View Drive 552-feet Collector 164 Better than
“D”
Better than
“D”
Hickory Way 50-feet Local N/A N/A N/A
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Master Street Map and Typologies Policy: District policy 7206.5 states that if the collector
street is designated with a typology on the Master Street Map, that typology shall be
considered for the required street improvements. If there is no typology listed in the Master
Street Map, then standard street sections shall serve as the default.
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.
Half Street Policy: District Policy 7207.2.2 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.
Sidewalk Policy: District policy 7206.5.6 requires a concrete sidewalks at least 5-feet wide to
be constructed on both sides of all collector 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.
ACHD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map
(MSM) guide the right-of-way acquisition, collector street requirements, and specific roadway
features required through development. This segment of Magic View Drive is designated in
the MSM as an Industrial Collector with 3-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 50-foot street
section within 74-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to dedicate 25-feet of right-of-way from
centerline of Magic View Drive abutting the site.
The applicant is proposing to construct Magic View Drive as one-half of a 36-foot wide street
section with curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk within 50-feet of right-of-
way abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal does not meet District Policy
for the sidewalk width. The applicant should be required to construct Magic View Drive as
one-half of a 36-foot wide street section with curb, gutter, minimum 12-feet of pavement on
the other side, and either 7-foot wide attached sidewalk or 5-foot wide detached sidewalk
abutting the site.
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The applicant should be required to provide a permanent right-of-way easement for any public
sidewalks 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.
Magic View Drive is designated in the MSM as an Industrial Collector Street, located from
Eagle Road west to Wells Street.
The City of Meridian’s Future Land Use map shows this area as Commercial/Office, which is
consistent with existing uses east of the site (shown below). Staff recommends an
amendment to the street typology from Industrial Collector to Commercial Collector as it is
consistent with the existing type of uses.
2. Hickory Way
a. Existing Conditions: A 50-foot wide right-of-way for Hickory Way extends from Autumn Way
to the north property line of the site. The street is not constructed.
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b. Policy:
Reduced Urban Local Street—29-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 29-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 42-feet of right-of-way. 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.
• Vertical curbs with attached 5-foot (minimum) wide sidewalks, or rolled curbs with 5-foot
(minimum) wide detached sidewalks and 8-foot (minimum) wide planter strips, are
required.
• Traffic volumes on the street shall not exceed 1,000 vehicle trips per day. There 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.
Continuation of Streets Policy: District Policy 7207.2.4 states that an existing street, or a
street in an approved preliminary plat, which ends at a boundary of a proposed development
shall be extended in that development. The extension shall include provisions for continuation
of storm drainage facilities. Benefits of connectivity include but are not limited to the following:
• Reduces vehicle miles traveled.
• Increases pedestrian and bicycle connectivity.
• Increases access for emergency services.
• Reduces need for additional access points to the arterial street system
• Promotes the efficient delivery of services including trash, mail and deliveries.
• Promotes appropriate intra-neighborhood traffic circulation to schools, parks,
neighborhood commercial centers, transit stops, etc.
• Promotes orderly development.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7207.5.7 states that five-foot wide concrete sidewalk is
required on both sides of all local street, except those in rural developments with net densities
of one dwelling unit per 1.0 acre or less, or in hillside conditions where there is no direct lot
frontage, in which case a sidewalk shall be constructed along one side of the street. Some
local jurisdictions may require wider sidewalks.
The sidewalk may be placed next to the back-of-curb. Where feasible, a parkway strip at least
8-feet wide between the back-of-curb and the street edge of the sidewalk is recommended to
provide increased safety and protection of pedestrians and to allow for the planting of trees in
accordance with the District’s Tree Planting Policy. If no trees are to be planted in the
parkway strip, the applicant may submit a request to the District, with justification, to reduce
the width of the parkway strip.
Detached sidewalks are encouraged and should be parallel to the adjacent roadway.
Meandering sidewalks are discouraged.
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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 Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct Hickory Way as a 34-foot street
section with curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide sidewalk within 50-feet of right-of-way along the west
property line from Magic View Drive to the north property line.
Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal has the potential to create
dual fronting lots for the building lots located west of the site in Waverly Place subdivision.
After coordination with City staff, staff recommends that the applicant be required to construct
Hickory Way as a 29-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide sidewalk on
the east side of the street and vertical curb, gutter, and a minimum 10-foot wide landscape
buffer on the west side of the street within 50-feet of right-of-way abutting the site.
Hickory Way north of the site currently consists of 50-feet of unimproved right-of-way located
between the site’s north property line and Autumn Way. This section of Hickory Way was
dedicated with the Greenhill Estates No. 2 plat in 1974, but was never improved.
With this application, Hickory Way should be constructed north to Autumn Way within the
unimproved right-of-way. Hickory Way should be constructed as a 29-foot street section with
vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide sidewalk on the east side and vertical curb and gutter
only on the west side within 50-feet of right-of-way.
The extension of Hickory Way is consistent with ACHD’s Continuation of Streets Policy
Section 7207.2.4. This extension will provide north-south connectivity to Franklin Road that
does not currently exist in the area. The only existing north to south connections is at Eagle
Road and Locust Grove Road. This will provide additional emergency services access, intra-
neighborhood traffic circulation, as well as bicycle and pedestrian connectivity.
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ACHD should fund the construction of the section of Hickory Way from the site’s north
property line to Autumn Way. The applicant should enter into a cooperative development
agreement with the District for the construction and reimbursement of the improvements for
this roadway prior to beginning design.
The applicant should be required to install “NO PARKING” signs on one side of the street,
along Hickory Way from Magic View Drive north to Autumn Way, as specified by the District
and as specified by the Meridian Fire Department.
The applicant should be required to provide written approval by the Meridian Fire Department
for the reduced street section prior to plan approval and signature of the final plat.
Per ACHD Commission action, the section of Hickory Way from the site’s north property line
to Autumn Way should be constructed as a minimum 20-foot wide pedestrian, bicycle, and
emergency access only within 50-feet of right-of-way. A license agreement is required for
these improvements within the public right-of-way.
3. Roadway Offsets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no roads constructed internal to the site.
b. Policy:
Local Offset Policy: District policy 7207.4.2, requires local roadways to align or provide a
minimum offset of 125-feet from any other street (measured centerline to centerline).
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c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a new local roadway, Hickory
Way, to intersect Magic View Drive 350-feet east of Fiddle Avenue and 225-feet west of Wells
Street/ Magic View Drive intersection (measured centerline to centerline). Per the ACHD
Commission action this access is not to be dedicated as a public street.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Magic View Drive west of Wells Street is a local
street. Therefore, the applicant’s proposal meets District policy and should be approved, as
proposed.
4. Driveways
4.1 Magic View Drive
a. Existing Conditions: There is an existing 35-foot wide unimproved residential driveway
located approximately 110-feet east of Magic View Drive/ Wells Street intersection onto Magic
View Road from the site.
b. Policy:
Access Policy: District Policy 7205.4.1 states that all access points associated with
development applications shall be determined in accordance with the policies in this section
and Section 7202. Access points shall be reviewed only for a development application that is
being considered by the lead land use agency. Approved access points may be relocated
and/or restricted in the future if the land use intensifies, changes, or the property redevelops.
District Policy 7206.1 states that the primary function of a collector is to intercept traffic from
the local street system and carry that traffic to the nearest arterial. A secondary function is to
service adjacent property. Access will be limited or controlled. Collectors may also be
designated at bicycle and bus routes.
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7206.4.4 requires driveways located on collector
roadways near a STOP controlled intersection to be located outside of the area of influence;
OR a minimum of 150-feet from the intersection, whichever is greater. Dimensions shall be
measured from the centerline of the intersection to the centerline of the driveway.
Successive Driveways: District policy 7206.4.5 Table 1, requires driveways located on
collector roadways with a speed limit of 20 MPH and daily traffic volumes greater than 200
VTD to align or offset a minimum of 245-feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7206.4.6 restricts high-volume driveways (100 VTD or
more) to a maximum width of 36-feet and low-volume driveways (less than 100 VTD) to a
maximum width of 30-feet. Curb return type driveways with 30-foot radii will be required for
high-volume driveways with 100 VTD or more. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii
will be required for low-volume driveways with less than 100 VTD.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7206.4.6, 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 and install pavement tapers in
accordance with Table 2 under District Policy 7206.4.6.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 26-foot wide driveway on
Magic View Drive located approximately 225-feet west of an existing residential driveway and
130-feet east of Wells Street/ Magic View Drive intersection.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District
Successive Driveway and Driveway Location policies, because there is insufficient frontage
between the existing driveway and the intersection to meet the offsets. However, staff
recommends a modification of policy to allow the driveway to be located as proposed due to
the fact there is insufficient frontage to meet policy and the proposed driveway is located
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outside of the area of influence of the intersection. The modification is only 14% and can be
approved by the Development Services Manager.
The applicant should be required to construct the driveway as a curb return, pave the
driveway its full width, and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement with
minimum 15-foot radii.
4.2 Hickory Way
a. Existing Conditions: There are no existing driveways onto Hickory Way from the site.
b. Policy:
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7207.4.1 requires driveways located near
intersections to be located a minimum of 75-feet (measured centerline-to-centerline) from the
nearest 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.
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 proposing to construct a 26-foot wide driveway on
Hickory Way located approximately 235-feet north of Magic View Drive
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed.
The applicant should be required to pave the driveway its full width, at least 30-feet into the
site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway.
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.
7. Other Access
Magic View Drive is classified as a collector roadway. Other than the access specifically approved
with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to this roadway and should be noted on the
final plat.
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D. Special Recommendation to the City of Meridian
The City should require adequate on-site parking for the multi-family use. If adequate parking is
not provided for the proposed density, users of the site will park on the surrounding residential
streets.
E. Commission Action
During the March 30, 2016 Commission Meeting the Commission accepted testimony from the
applicant and members of the public. Much of the testimony was regarding the proposed off-site
improvements to construct Hickory Way, which is currently unopened right-of-way, to connect to
Autumn Way located in the Greenfield Estates subdivision north of the site; and the additional
traffic in the area neighborhoods.
After considering the testimony, the Commission passed a motion to approve the development
application subject to the site specific conditions with the exception that Hickory Way be
constructed as a pedestrian, bicycle, and emergency access only; and the section located within
the development not be dedicated as right-of-way to ACHD, but as an easement to the City of
Meridian.
F. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Construct Magic View Drive as one-half of a 36-foot wide street section with curb, gutter,
minimum 12-feet of pavement on the other side, and either 7-foot wide attached sidewalk or 5-foot
wide detached sidewalk abutting the site.
2. Provide a permanent right-of-way easement for any public sidewalks 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.
3. Construct the section of Hickory Way from the site’s north property line to Autumn Way as a
minimum 20-foot wide pedestrian, bicycle, and emergency access within 50-feet of right-of-way.
Enter into a license agreement for the use and maintenance of the unopened right-of-way.
4. Construct a 26-foot wide curb return driveway on Magic View Drive located 130-feet east of Wells
Street/ Magic View Drive intersection. Pave the driveway its full width, and at least 30-feet into
the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway.
5. Construct a 26-foot wide driveway on Hickory Way located approximately 235-feet north of Magic
View Drive. Pave the driveway its full width, at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement of the roadway.
6. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to
Magic View Drive and should be noted on the final plat.
7. Payment of impacts fees are due prior to issuance of a building permit.
8. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
F. 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.
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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 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.
G. 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.
H. Attachments
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1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Utility Coordinating Council
4. Development Process Checklist
5. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines
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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 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. 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 Reconsideration of Commission Action
1. Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action: A Commissioner, a member of ACHD
staff or any other person objecting to any final action taken by the Commission may request
reconsideration of that action, provided the request is not for a reconsideration of an action
previously requested to be reconsidered, an action whose provisions have been partly and
materially carried out, or an action that has created a contractual relationship with third parties.
a. Only a Commission member who voted with the prevailing side can move for
reconsideration, but the motion may be seconded by any Commissioner and is voted on
by all Commissioners present.
If a motion to reconsider is made and seconded it is subject to a motion to postpone to a
certain time.
b. The request must be in writing and delivered to the Secretary of the Highway District no
later than 3:00 p.m. on the day prior to the Commission’s next scheduled regular
meeting following the meeting at which the action to be reconsidered was taken. Upon
receipt of the request, the Secretary shall cause the same to be placed on the agenda
for that next scheduled regular Commission meeting.
c. The request for reconsideration must be supported by written documentation setting
forth new facts and information not presented at the earlier meeting, or a changed
situation that has developed since the taking of the earlier vote, or information
establishing an error of fact or law in the earlier action. The request may also be
supported by oral testimony at the meeting.
d. If a motion to reconsider passes, the effect is the original matter is in the exact position it
occupied the moment before it was voted on originally. It will normally be returned to
ACHD staff for further review. The Commission may set the date of the meeting at
which the matter is to be returned. The Commission shall only take action on the
original matter at a meeting where the agenda notice so provides.
e. At the meeting where the original matter is again on the agenda for Commission action,
interested persons and ACHD staff may present such written and oral testimony as the
President of the Commission determines to be appropriate, and the Commission may
take any action the majority of the Commission deems advisable.
f. If a motion to reconsider passes, the applicant may be charged a reasonable fee, to
cover administrative costs, as established by the Commission.