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Ada County Highway District
John S. Franden, President
David E. Wynkoop 1st Vice President
Susan S. Eastlake, 2nd Vice President
Sherry R. Huber, Commissioner
Dave ¡livens, Commissioner
3775 N. Adams Street
Garden City ID 83714-6499
Phone (208) 387-6100
FAX (2Q8) 387-6391
E-mail: teilus@AC,HD.ada.id.us
July 14, 2004
To:
Pinnacle Engineering Inc
Dave McKinnon
12552 West Executive Drive, Suite B
Boise, Idaho 83713
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JUL 1 9 2004
Subject:
MPP04-020/MAZ04-15/MCUP04-022
Secret Garden Subdivision
2490 North Loucust Grove Road
City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
On July 13, 2004, the Ada County Highway District 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 qû'estions, please feel free to contact me at 208-387-6171.
Sincerely,
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Development Analyst
Rightcof-way & Development Services
Planning Division
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Project file
Construction Services
Drainage
Utilities
City of Meridian
Integrity Group Real Estates Inc
1790 West Spanish Day
Eagle, Idaho 83616
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. ~ Ada County Highway District
Right-of-Way & Development Department
Planning Review Division
This application does not require Commission action and is approved at the staff level on Tuesday, July 13,
2004, Tech Review for this item was held with the applicant on Friday, July 9, 2004. Please refer to the
attachment for appeal guidelines,
Staff Contact: Joyce Newton, phone 208-387-6171, fax 208-387-6393 or e-mail jnewton@achd,ada,id,us
File Numbers:
MPPO4-020/MAZO4-015/MCUPO4-022
Project Name:
Secret Garden Subdivision
Site address:
2490 North Locust Grove Road
Applicant! Representative:
Pinnacle Engineering Inc
Dave McKinnon
12552 West Executive Drive, Suite B
Boise, Idaho 83713
Owner:
Integrity Group Real Estates Inc
1790 West Spanish Day
Eagle, Idaho 83616
Applicàtion InfornÌãTion:
These applications have been referred to the Ada County Highway District by the City. of Meridian for review
andcámment. The applicant is requesting annexation and rezone approval from RUT (Rural Urban
Trans.ii~n) to R-8 (Medium Density Residential),The applicant is further requesting conditional use approval
to allow a planned unit development in a R-8 zoning, including preliminary plat approval to plat 6-residential
attached units, 1-existing residential dwelling converting to office and 1-open space for parking, The site is
located on Locust Grove Road, %-mile south of Ustick Road,
Acreage:
Current Zoning:
Proposed Zoning:
Existing Use:
Proposed Use:
1,051-acres
RUT (Rural Urban Transition)
R-8 (Medium Density Residential)
Single Family Residential
Planned Unit Development
Vicinity Map
A.
Findings of Fact
1.
Trip Generation:
This development is estimated to generate 47 additional vehicle trips per day (10 existing) based on
the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual. (Townhomes/Condo's/General
Office)
Impact Fees: . I
There will be an impact fee that is assessed and due prior to issuance of a building permit. Impact
fees are based on the impact fee ordinance that is in effect at the time of construction,
2,
3,
Traffic Impact Study:
This proposed development is estimated to generate less than 1,000-trips per'day therefore a traffic
impact study was not required with this application,
4,
Site Information including Driveway Locations:
There is a single family dwelling with out buildings, The site has two driveways onto Locust Grove
Road, Driveway # 1 is located on Locust Grove Road 81-feet south of the north property line.
Driveway #2 is also located on Locust Grove Road 7-feet north of the south property line. These two
driveways form a half circle driveway,
5,
Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area Including Zoning:
a. North: Chateau Meadows East Sub # 6/R-8
b, South: Chateau Meadows East Sub # 6/R-8
c, East: Chateau Meadows East Sub, #B/R-8
d, West: ~-, Tract Sub # 1/R-8
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Impacted Roadways
- ,Locust Grove Road:
~~F.Iontage:
Functional Street Classification:
Traffic count:
Approximately 195-feet
Minor Arterial
South of Ustick Road was 10,882 on 3/2/04
North of Fairview Avenue was 13,283 on 3/2/04
Level of Service: .co
Speed limit: 35-mph
An acceptable Level of Service for this segment of roadway is "0" or 17,000 vehicle trips per day
7.
Roadway Improvements Adjacent To and Near the Site
Locust Grove Road is a minor arterial roadway with two travel lanes, a center turn lane including
verticai curb, gutter and sidewalk abutting the site.
8,
Existing Right-of-Way
Locust Grove Road has 58-feet of existing right-of-way (25-feet from the east of the centerline)
9,
Existing Access to the Site
Driveway # 1 is located on Locust Grove Road 81-feet south of the north property line. Driveway #2 is
also located on Locust Grove Road 7 -feet north of the south property line. These two driveways form
a half circle driveway,
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10,
Site History
District staff has not reviewed this site as an application or prepared a report in the past year,
11.
Capital Improvements PlanlFive Year Work Program
This location is not programmed into the District's current Capital Improvements Plan or Five Year
Work Program for reconstruction or any roadway improvements,
B.
Findings for Consideration
1.
Right-of-Way and Sidewalks .
District policy requires 96-feet of right-of-way on arterial roadways (Figure 72-F1 B), This right-of-way
allows for the construction of a 5-lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5-foot concrete detached sidewalks
and bike lanes, '
Locust Grove Road is a minor arterial roadway with two-travel lanes, center turn lane with vertical
curb, gutter and sidewalk within 58-feet of existing right-of-way, Locust Grove Road not programmed
into the District's current Capital Improvements Plan or Five Year Work Program for reconstruction or
anyroildway improvements, The applicant should not be required to dedicate additional right-of-way
with this development,
This. is consistent with previous action regarding developments that have roadway improvements
existing,
2,
Successive Driveways
District policy-12-F5, requires driveways located on collector or arterial roadways with a speed limit of
35 to align or offset a minimum of 150-feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
- "the existing driveway # 1 is located on Locust Grove Road 81-feet south of the north property line.
~""Fhe applicant is proposing to shift the existing driveway 15-feet to the south. There are no driveways
located on the west side of Locust Grove Road, The proposed shift of the driveway provides the
minimum offset requirement of 150-feet from the driveway to the north of the developing site, This
location meets District policy and should be approved as proposed,
Driveway #2 is located on Locust Grove Road 7 -feet north of the south property line, The applicant is
proposing to close this existing curb cut with standard curb, gutter and concrete. sidewalk to match
existing improvements,
Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance probiems due to gravel being tracked
onto the roadway, In accordance with District policy, 7207,9,1, 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 with 15-foot radii abutting the existing roadway edge,
District policy 7207,9,3 restricts commercial driveways with daily traffic volumes over 1,000 vehicles
to a maximum width of 35-feet. Most commercial driveways will be constructed as curb-cut type
facilities if located on local streets, Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for
driveways accessing collector and arterial roadways.
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3.
Minor Improvements
District policy 7203,6 requires the applicant of a proposed development to make improvements to
existing damaged sidewalk; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement 6f unused
, driveways with standard curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation of pedestrian ramps;! pavement
repairs: signs; traffic control devises; and other similar items in order to correct deficiencies or replace
deteriorated facilities.
The applicant should be required to repair any exisüng -damaged sidewalk; curb and gutter
construction or replacement; replacement of unused drivewsys with standard curb, gutter and
sidewalk; installation of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs; signs; traffic control devises; and other
similar items in order to correct deficiencies or replace deterioreted facilities, The applicant should be
required to work with the Development staff to correct any deficiencies abutting the site,
C.
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1,
The existing driveway # 1 is located on Locust Grove Road 81-feet south of the north property line.
The applicant is proposing to shift the existing driveway 15-feet to the south. The shift of the
driveway provides the minimum offset requirement of 150-feet from the driveway to the north of the
developing site, This location meets District policy ant! shall be approved as proposed,
Pave the drilleway its full width (a maximum of 36-feet) and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the
edge of pavement of Locust Grove Road, The driveway shall be constructed curb return with 15-foot
curb radii. .
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--~The applicant is required to close the unused portion of the driveway with vertical curb, gutter and
sidewalk to match existing improvements,
2,
The applicant is required to close the second existing driveway intersecting Locust Grove Road
approximately 7 -feet north of the south property line, This driveway does not meet District policy and
shall be closed with standard vertical curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk to match existing
improvements, '
3,
The applicant shall be required to repair any existing damaged sidewalk; curb and gutter
construction or replacement; replacement of unused driveways with standard curb, gutter and
sidewalk; installation of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs; signs; traffic control devises; and other
similar items in order to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. The applicant shall be
required to work with the Development staff to correct any deficiencies abutting the site.
4,
Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
D.
Standard Conditions of Approval
1.
Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way,
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2.
All utility relocation costs associated with improving streeUrontages abutting the site shall be borne
by the developer.
3,
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,
4,
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,
All design and construction shall be in accordance with thè Ada County Highway District Policy
Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all
applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein, An engineer registered in the State
of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans,
5,
.6.
The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of buiiding permit (or
, other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes,
7.
Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable requirements
of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy,
8,
Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance with
Ordinance #198, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
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9.
It is the responsibiiity 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
'~hall be required to call DJGLlNE (1-800-342-1585) 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,
10,
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 the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written
confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District.
11,
Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or other
regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises
the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a
waiverlvariance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the
time the change in use is sought.
E.
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 and pedestrian transportation system within the vicinity
impacted by the proposed development.
Attachments
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Vicinity Map
Site Plan
Appeal Guidelines
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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 ROWDS Manager when it is alleged that the ROWDS 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 wrítten notice of appeàlwith 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 andlor the facts and law relied upon and shall include a
written argument in support ofthe 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 ROWDS 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 andlor modify
the decision that is being appealed, A copy of the reply and any modifications to the
deÐision 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 ROWDS 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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Development Process Checklist
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I8ISubmit a development application to a City or to the County
I8IThe City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
I8IThe ACHD Planning Review Divislnn will receive the development application to review
I8IThe Planning Review Division will do Q!!£ of the following:
OSend a "No Review" letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific
requirements at this time.
OSend a "Comply Witb" letter to the applicont stating that if the development is within a
platted subdivision or pari of a previous development application ond that the site specific requirements !Tom the
previous development also apply to this development application. -
OWrite a Staff Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the
transportation system and evaluating the proposal for its confonnance to District Policy.
OWrite a Commission Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the
transportation system and evaluating the proposal for its conformonce to District Policy.
OThe Planning Review Division will hold a Tecbnieal Review meeting for ail Staff and Commission
Level reports.
OFor ALL development applications, including those receiving a "No Review" or "Comply Witb"
letter:
The applicant should submitlWO (2) sets of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development Review
Division for pIon 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 calculation.)
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.
DPay bIJPact.. Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to pion review approval.
DID YOU REMEMBER:
Construction (Zone)
0 Driveway or Property Approacb(s)
Submit a "Driveway Approach Request" fonn to Ada Cmmty Highway District (ACHD) Construction (for approval by
Development Services & Traffic Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval.
0 Working in tbe ACHD RIght-of-Way
Four business days prior to starting work have a bonded contractor submit a "Temporary Highway Use Pennit Application" to
ACHD Construction - Permits along with:
a) Traffic Control Pion
b) An Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Pion Designer, if trench is >50' or you are
placing >600 sf of concrete or asphall.
Construction (Subdivisions)
0 Sediment & Erosion Snbmittal
At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Con an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan
Designer, must be turned into ACHD Construction - Subdivision to be reviewed ond approved by the ACHD Drainage Division.
0 Idabo Power Company
Vic Steelman at Idabo Power must have his IPCO approved set of subdivision utility pIons prior to Pre-Con being scheduled.
0 Final Approval from Development Services
ACHD Construction - Subdivision must have received approval from Development Services prior to scheduling a Pre-Con.
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