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Development Services Department
Project/File: Howry Lane Subdivision/MPP16-0010/H-2026-0030
This is an annexation, rezone, and preliminary plat application to allow for the
development of 136 single family building lots and 13 common lots on 40.46 acres.
The site is located at 5220 S. Howry Lane in Meridian, Idaho.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 5220 S. Howry Lane
Staff Approval: May 9, 2016
Applicant: Mark Tate
M3 Acquisition, LLC
4222 E. Camelback Rd, STE H100
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Representative: Scott Wonders
JUB Engineers, Inc
250 S. Beechwood Avenue, STE
201
Boise, ID 83709
Staff Contact: Mindy Wallace
Phone: 387-6178
E-mail: mwallace@achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: This is an annexation, rezone, and preliminary plat application to
allow for the development of 136 single family building lots and 13 common lots on 40.46 acres.
The site is located at 5220 S. Howry Lane in Meridian, Idaho.
The applicant’s proposal is consistent with the City of Meridian’s comprehensive plan which calls
for medium density single family development on the site.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Rural urban transitional RUT (Ada County)
South Single family residential R-8/ R-4 (Boise City)
East Single family residential R-4 (Boise City)
West Single family residential 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: 1.15
6. 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.
7. Capital Improvements Plan/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan:
• Eagle Road is listed in the IFYWP to be widened to 5 lanes between Amity Road and Victory
Road with design scheduled to begin in 2018.
• Amity Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5 lanes between Locust Grove Road and Eagle
Road between 2022 and 2026.
• Eagle Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5 lanes between Lake Hazel Road and Amity
Road between 2022 and 2026.
• Lake Hazel Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5 lanes between Locust Grove and Eagle
Road between 2022 and 2026.
• Lake Hazel Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5 lanes between Eagle Road and
Cloverdale Road between 2027 and 2031.
• The intersection of Amity Road and Eagle Road is listed in the CIP have a dual-lane roundabout
constructed and to be widened to 5 lanes on the north leg, 4 lanes on the south, 4 lanes east,
and 4 lanes on the west leg, and signalized between 2022 and 2026.
• The intersection of Amity Road and Locust Grove Road is listed in the CIP to have a dual-lane
roundabout constructed and to be widened to 4 lanes on the north leg, 4 lanes on the south, 5
lanes east, and 5 lanes on the west leg, and signalized between 2017 and 2021.
• The intersection of Lake Hazel Road and Eagle Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 6
lanes on the north leg, 6 lanes on the south, and 7 lanes east and 7 lanes on the west leg, and
signalized between 2027 and 2031.
• The intersection of Lake Hazel Road and Locust Grove Road is listed in the CIP to be widened
to 5 lanes on the north leg, 5 lanes on the south, and 6 lanes east and 6 lanes on the west leg,
and signalized between 2022 and 2026.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 1,395 vehicle trips per day; 140
vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the traffic impact study.
2. Traffic Impact Study
Kittelson and Associates prepared an abbreviated traffic impact study for the proposed Howry
Lane Subdivision. Below is an executive summary of the conclusions and recommendations as
presented by Kittelson and Associates. The following executive summary is not the opinion
of ACHD staff. ACHD has reviewed the submitted traffic impact study for consistency with ACHD
policies and practices, and may have additional requirements beyond what is noted in the
summary. ACHD Staff comments on the submitted traffic impact study can be found below under
staff comments.
Conclusions
The proposed development can be constructed without significantly impacting traffic operations at
the study intersection and local streets. Following are the key findings:
The Eagle Road/Taconic Drive intersection operates acceptably under existing conditions, year
2018 background conditions, and year 2018 total traffic conditions.
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The buildout of the Croft Property Residential Development can be accommodated at the Eagle
Road/Taconic Drive intersection prior to completing the new Howry Lane connection to Amity
Road.
No turn lanes are warranted at the site access onto Highlander Drive with the future connection to
Howry Lane as a public street between Highlander Drive and Amity Road.
Adequate intersection sight distance at the new intersection onto Howry Lane/Highlander Drive is
estimated to be available. Sight distances should be checked after construction to ensure
landscaping or other elements are not constructed that will restrict adequate sight distance at the
new site access as well as intersection internal to the site.
The weekend p.m. peak hour traffic generated by the proposed development will make up
approximately 15% of the total weekday p.m. peak hour traffic projected on the Howry Lane
connection under year 2018 conditions. The percentage will decrease as future development
occurs beyond year 2018 occurs, such as the remaining property along Howry adjacent to Amity
Road.
The development is projected to have a minor impact on traffic on the existing street connection
through the neighborhood to the east. The impact is estimated to be approximately 5 to 10
weekday peak hour trips and 50 to 100 daily trips, which are minor as compared to the ACHD
guideline of 2,000 ADT for local streets. With the connection of Howry Lane to Amity Road, traffic
on some existing streets may decrease and cut through the new development to access Amity
Road.
Some forms of traffic calming treatment on Auckland Street should be considered to reduce the
potential for speeding due to the long linear alignment of the street.
Recommendations
Based on the study findings, the proposed development can be constructed with minimal impacts
to the surrounding roadway system. M3 Companies and ACHD should work together to develop
the fair share contributions to the future Howry Lane connection and roundabout at Amity Road.
Staff Comments/Recommendations: ACHD’s Traffic Services and Planning Review staff has
reviewed and agree with the conclusions of the submitted traffic impact study.
ACHD’s MSM (Master Street Map) identifies a roundabout at the Howry Lane/Amity Road
intersection. To serve the future traffic needs of the area, staff recommends that a single lane
roundabout be constructed at the future Amity Road/Howry Lane intersection when warranted. In
anticipation of the future roundabout at the Amity Road/Howry Lane intersection and consistent
with the traffic impact study, the applicant should provide a road trust deposit for their proportional
share of the roundabout; $30,000, which is about 15% of the total cost. The road trust deposit
should be provided prior to ACHD’s signature on the first final plat.
3. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH)
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane principal arterial is “E” (690 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane minor arterial is “D” (550 VPH).
Roadway Frontage Functional
Classification
PM Peak
Hour
Traffic Count
PM Peak
Hour Level
of Service
Existing
Plus
Project
Amity Road N/A Minor Arterial 310 Better than
“D”
Better
than “D”
Eagle Road N/A Principal
Arterial 290 Better than
“E”
Better
than “E”
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4. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD’s most current traffic counts.
• The average daily traffic count for Amity Road east of Eagle Road was 5,086 on
7/24/2014.
• The average daily traffic count for Eagle Road south of Amity Road was 6,845 on
7/24/2014.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Howry Lane
a. Existing Conditions: Howry Lane is an existing 20-foot wide private road which extends
from Amity Road to the site.
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.
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.
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. A new collector roadway was identified on the MSM
with the street typology of Residential Collector. The new collector should be located at the
half mile and extend north/south between Amity and Lake Hazel Road. The Residential
Collector typology as depicted in the Livable Street Design Guide recommends a 2-lane
roadway with bike lanes, and on street parking, a 36-foot street section within 54-feet of right-
of -way.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard
right-of-way width for collector streets shall typically be 50 to 70-feet, depending on the
location and width of the sidewalk and the location and use of the roadway. The right -of-way
width may be reduced, with District approval, if the sidewalk is located within an easement; in
which case the District will require a minimum right-of-way width that extends 2-feet behind
the back-of-curb on each side.
The standard street section shall be 46-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). This width typically
accommodates a single travel lane in each direction, a continuous center left -turn lane, and
bike lanes.
Residential Collector Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard street section
for a collector in a residential area shall be 36-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). The District
will consider a 33-foot or 29-foot street section with written fire department approval and
taking into consideration the needs of the adjacent land use, the projected volumes, the need
for bicycle lanes, and on-street parking.
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.
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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. Staff Comments/Recommendations: As noted above, the MSM identifies a new residential
collector roadway to extend from Amity Road south to the site at the half-mile in the alignment
of the current private road, Howry Lane. Although off-site, the 20-foot wide private road,
Howry Lane is owned by the applicant and will need to be dedicated as right-of-way to
accommodate the future construction of a public street in this location.
The exact alignment of the future public street, Howry Lane, north to Amity Road (necessary
for the future YMCA) hasn’t been determined at this time. To ensure there is enough right-
of -way for the construction of the future public street and that all alignment options are
preserved, the applicant should be required to dedicate the 20-foot wide private road, Howry
Lane, as right-of-way from Amity Road south to the site.
Additionally, staff recommends that the applicant provide a road trust deposit in the amount of
$58,800 for 6-feet of asphalt and curb and gutter, which is the applicant’s portion of the
roadway improvements for the future public Howry Lane.
The right-of-way dedication and road trust deposit should be provided prior to ACHD’s
signature on the first final plat.
2. Stockenham Way
a. Existing Conditions: Stockenham Way is planned to provide access to the site and is
currently under construction as part of Hillsdale Elementary School located west of the site.
When built out, Stockenham Way will be constructed as a 36-foot wide residential collector
roadway with 2 travel lanes, bike lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and detached concrete
sidewalks. There is 83 to 50-feet of right-of-way for Stockenham Way abutting the site’s
northwest property line.
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.
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.
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. A new collector roadway was identified on the MSM
with the street typology of Residential Collector. The new collector should be located at the
half mile and extend north/south between Amity and Lake Hazel Road. The Residential
Collector typology as depicted in the Livable Street Design Guide recommends a 2-lane
roadway with bike lanes, a 36-foot street section within 54-feet of right-of-way.
Residential Collector Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard street section
for a collector in a residential area shall be 36-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). The District
will consider a 33-foot or 29-foot street section with written fire department approval and
taking into consideration the needs of the adjacent land use, the projected volumes, the need
for bicycle lanes, and on-street parking.
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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.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct Stockenham Way with
pavement widening, vertical curb, gutter, and a 5-foot wide attached sidewalk abutting the
site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal for Stockenham Way meets
District policy with the exception of the sidewalk width. The applicant should be required to
construct either a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk or a 7-foot wide attached concrete
sidewalk on Stockenham Way abutting the site.
3. Internal Local Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no local streets within the site.
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 50-feet wide and that the standard
street section shall be 36-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). The District will consider the
utilization of a street width less than 36-feet with written fire department approval.
Standard Urban Local Street—36-foot to 33-foot Street Section and Right-of-way Policy:
District Policy 7207.5.2 states that 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 concrete sidewalks on both sides
and shall typically be within 50-feet of right-of-way.
The District will also consider the utilization of a street width less than 36-feet with written fire
department approval. Most often this width is a 33-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-
of -curb) for developments with any buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size.
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.
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• 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.
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.
Cul-de-sac Streets Policy: District policy 7207.5.8 requires cul-de-sacs to be constructed to
provide a minimum turning radius of 45-feet; in rural areas or for temporary cul-de-sacs the
emergency service providers may require a greater radius. Landscape and parking islands
may be constructed in turnarounds if a minimum 29-foot street section is constructed around
the island. The pavement width shall be sufficient to allow the turning around of a standard
AASHTO SU design vehicle without backing. The developer shall provide written approval
from the appropriate fire department for this design element.
The District will consider alternatives to the standard cul-de-sac turnaround on a case-by-case
basis. This will be based on turning area, drainage, maintenance considerations and the
written approval of the agency providing emergency fire service for the area where the
development is located.
Landscape Medians Policy: District policy 7207.5.16 states that landscape medians are
permissible where adequate pavement width is provided on each side of the median to
accommodate the travel lanes and where the following is provided:
• The median is platted as right-of-way owned by ACHD.
• The width of an island near an intersection is 12-feet maximum for a minimum distance of
150-feet. Beyond the 150-feet, the island may increase to a maximum width of 30-feet.
• At an intersection that is signalized or is to be signalized in the future, the median width
shall be reduced to accommodate the necessary turn lane storage and tapers.
• The Developer or Homeowners Association shall apply for a license agreement if
landscaping is to be placed within these medians.
• The license agreement shall contain the District’s requirements of the developer including,
but not limited to, a “hold harmless” clause; requirements for maintenance by the
developer; liability insurance requirements; and restrictions.
• Vertical curbs are required around the perimeter of any raised median. Gutters shall slope
away from the curb to prevent ponding.
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c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct the internal local streets as
36-foot street sections with curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalks within
50-feet of right-of-way.
The applicant has proposed a 5 stall parking lot off of Croft Street to provide parking for the
proposed swimming pool. A portion of the parking lot is proposed to be located within the
right-of-way.
The applicant is proposing to construct a bulb-out at the east end of Auckland Street, where
the roadway is extended into the site from Rock Hampton Subdivision. The bulb-out is
proposed to narrow down to 17-feet of pavement from back of curb to back of curb.
The applicant has proposed to construct 3 cul-de-sac turnaround and 2 knuckles within the
site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to construct the internal local
streets as 36-foot wide street sections with curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide sidewalks meets
District policy and should be approved, as proposed. The applicant may construct the internal
local streets as 33 to 36-foot wide street sections.
The applicant’s proposal to construct a portion of a 5 stall parking lot within the right-of-way off
of Croft Street should not be approved, as proposed. If parking is required for the proposed
swimming pool, then a parking lot should be constructed outside of the right-of-way with a
driveway to access the parking area. On-street parking is allowed on both sides of the 36-foot
street section, which is proposed to be constructed abutting the pool.
The applicant’s proposal to construct a bulb-out at the east end of Auckland Street, where the
roadway is extended into the site from Rock Hampton Subdivision, should be approved, as
proposed. To accommodate emergency service providers, garbage, etc. the bulb-out should
be constructed with a minimum pavement width of 20-feet from back of curb to back of curb.
The applicant’s proposal to construct 3 cul-de-sac turnarounds and 2 knuckles should be
approved, as proposed. The cul-de-sac turnarounds should provide a minimum turning radius
of 45-feet.
4. Roadway Offsets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no streets within the site.
b. Policy:
Local Offset Policy: District policy 7206.4.5, requires local roadways to align or offset a
minimum of 330-feet from a collector roadway (measured centerline to centerline).
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).
Successive Driveways: District policy 7206.4.5 Table 1, requires driveways located on
collector roadways with a speed limit of 25 MPH and daily traffic volumes greater than 200
VTD to align or offset a minimum of 245-feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct one roadway, Rockhampton
Street, onto Stockenham Way, located at the site’s north property line.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to construct Rockhampton
Street onto Stockenham Way at the site’s north property line does not meet District Offset
policies, as Rockhampton Street is proposed to offset the northern driveway for Hillsdale
Elementary School by 104-feet.
However, staff recommends a modification of policy to allow Rockhampton Street to be
located, as proposed. Staff’s recommendation is due to the fact that the driveway for the
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elementary school is enter only, eliminating the potential for left turn conflicts. The site is also
constrained due to the Cunningham Lateral and the only right-of-way is abutting the site’s
northwest corner where Rockhampton Street is proposed to be located. This modification of
policy is approved at the Manager level.
5. Stub Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are 4 stub streets to the site; 2 of the stub streets to the site,
Lachlan and Auckland Streets are existing and were constructed as part of Rockhampton
Subdivision. The other 2 stub streets to the site that are not constructed yet, but will be
constructed as part of Hill’s Century Farm Subdivision located south and west of 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 Section 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.
Temporary Dead End Streets Policy: District policy 7207.2.4 requires that the design and
construction for cul-de-sac streets shall apply to temporary dead end streets. The temporary
cul-de-sac shall be paved and shall be the dimensional requirements of a standard cul-de-sac.
The developer shall grant a temporary turnaround easement to the District for those portions
of the cul-de-sac which extend beyond the dedicated street right-of-way. In the instance
where a temporary easement extends onto a buildable lot, the entire lot shall be encumbered
by the easement and identified on the plat as a non-buildable lot until the street is extended.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to extend all 4 stub streets into the site and
to construct one additional stub street to the north, Taradale Avenue, located approximately
155-feet west of the east property line.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed. Taradale Avenue will extend greater than 150-feet in
length, and because of this the applicant should be required to construct a temporary
turnaround at the terminus of Taradale Avenue. The temporary turnaround should be the
dimensional requirements of a standard cul-de-sac and be placed within a temporary
turnaround easement. If the temporary easement extends onto a buildable lot, the entire lot
shall be encumbered by the easement and identified on the plat as a non-buildable lot until the
street is extended.
6. Bridge for Cunningham Lateral and Drain Ditch
The District will require that the applicant submit the bridge plans for the crossing of the
Cunningham Lateral and drain ditch (Croft Street, Ashcroft Way, and Hillsdale Park Drive) for
review and approval prior to the pre-construction meeting and final plat approval. Note: all plan
submittals for bridges or pipe crossings of irrigation facilities should be submitted to ACHD for
review no later than December 15th for construction in the following year prior to irrigation season.
7. Tree Planters
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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.
8. 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.
9. Other Access
Stockenham Way 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.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Prior to ACHD’s signature on the first final plat, dedicate a 20-feet wide stripe of right-of-way for
the future Howry Lane (public), from Amity Road south to the site. The right-of-way dedication
shall encompass the existing private road, Howry Lane.
2. Prior to ACHD’s signature on the first final plat, provide a road trust deposit in the amount of
$88,800 ($30,000 for roundabout and $58,800 for Howry Lane improvements).
3. Construct Stockenham Way with pavement widening, vertical curb, gutter, and a 7-foot wide
attached (or 5-foot wide detached) concrete sidewalk abutting the site.
4. Construct Rockhampton Street, onto Stockenham Way at the site’s north property line, as
proposed.
5. Construct the internal local streets as 33 to 36-foot street sections with curb, gutter, and 5-foot
wide attached concrete sidewalks within 50-feet of right-of-way, as proposed.
6. Construct a bulb-out with a minimum pavement width of 20-feet from back of curb to back of curb
at the east end of Auckland Street, where the roadway extends from Rock Hampton Subdivision.
7. Construct 3 cul-de-sac turnarounds with a minimum turning radius of 45-feet, as proposed.
8. Construct 2 knuckles, as proposed.
9. Construct one stub street to the north, Taradale Avenue, located 155-feet west of the east
property line, as proposed. Construct a temporary turnaround at the terminus of Taradale
Avenue. The temporary turnaround shall be the dimensional requirements of a standard cul-de-
sac and be placed within a temporary turnaround easement. If the temporary easement extends
onto a buildable lot, the entire lot shall be encumbered by the easement and identified on the plat
as a non-buildable lot until the street is extended.
10. Submit the bridge plans for the crossing of the Cunningham Lateral and drain ditch (Croft Street,
Ashcroft Way, and Hillsdale Park Drive) for review and approval prior to the pre-construction
meeting and final plat approval.
11. Payment of impacts fees are due prior to issuance of a building permit.
12. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
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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 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.
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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
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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 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 of Highway Systems, 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.
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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.