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Development Services Department
Project/File: MER16-0043/Silverstone Apartments/H-2016-0060
This is an annexation and rezone (42.18 acres), comprehensive plan amendment
(25.95 acres) and conditional use permit application to allow for the development of
312 apartments on 13.51 acres. The site is located at 4225 E. Overland Road in
Meridian, Idaho.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 4225 E. Overland Road
Commission
Hearing: October 19, 2016
Concent Agenda
Commission
Approval: October 19, 2016
Applicant: Jim Conger
DevCo, LLC
4824 W. Fairview Avenue
Boise, ID 83706
Representative: Same as above
Staff Contact: Mindy Wallace, AICP
Phone: 387-6178
E-mail: mwallace@achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval of an annexation and rezone
(42.18 acres), comprehensive plan amendment (25.95) and conditional use permit application to
allow for the development of 312 apartments on 13.51 acres.
The applicant’s proposal is not consistent with the City of Meridian’s Comprehensive Plan, which
calls for medium density residential, as the applicant is requesting to amend the comprehensive
plan to mixed use regional.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Single family residential R-1
South Single family residential RUT (Ada County)
East Single family residential R-1A (Boise City)
West General Commercial C-G
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3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
4. Transit: Transit services are available to serve this site via route 42.
5. New Center Lane Miles: 0
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 (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
• Overland Road is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan to be widened to 7-lanes from Eagle
Road to Cloverdale Road between 2031 and 2037.
• Cloverdale Road is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan to be widened to 5-lanes from
Victory Road to Overland Road between 2021 and 2025.
• The intersection of Overland Road and Cloverdale Road is listed in the Capital Improvements
Plan to be widened to 7-lanes on the north leg, 7-lanes on the south, 8-lanes east, and 8-lanes
on the west leg, and signalized between 2026 and 2030.
• The intersection of Overland Road and Eagle Road is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan to
be widened to 7-lanes on the north leg, 6-lanes on the south, 9-lanes east, and 9-lanes on the
west leg, and signalized between 2026and 2030.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 2,059 vehicle trips per day; 188
additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the traffic impact study.
2. Traffic Impact Study
Thompson Engineers prepared a traffic impact study for the proposed Silverstone Apartments.
Below is an executive summary of the findings as presented by Thompson Engineers. 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.
This apartment project is the 1st phase of a larger development called Movado Subdivision. The
excerpts below are specific to the 1st phase of the project, the Silverstone Apartments.
Thompson Engineers, Inc. has been retained to prepare a traffic impact study for the proposed
Silverstone Apartments, Movado Residential Subdivision, and Commercial Development in
Meridian, ID. This project is located on Overland Road between Eagle Road and Cloverdale
Road. The proposed of this study is to evaluate the potential traffic impacts resulting from the
project and make recommendations for mitigation for those impacts. The study is prepared in
accordance with the requirements of the Ada County Highway District.
The project will be fully developed in at least three phases: a 312 unit apartment complex, a 463
single family dwelling unity and townhouse subdivision, and a 17.4 acre commercial /office
development.
The site is expected to access the transportation system primarily via Overland Road.
Study Area
The area of influence is anticipated to be Ada County, Idaho, including the City of Meridian. The
primary impacts will be along Overland Road. The study area includes the intersections of:
Eagle Road and Overland Road
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Cloverdale Road and Overland Road
Silverstone Way and Overland Road
Rolling Hills Drive and Overland Road
Conclusions
Based on the trip generation methods recommended in the Trip Generation Manual,
Phase 1 will generate 2,059 trips per day, of which 159 trips will occur during the AM peak
hour and 188 trips during the PM peak hour.
The site will access the transportation system via Overland Road and via existing Pewter
Falls Street that will access Eagle Road through Silverstone Commercial Development.
The intersection of Eagle Road and Overland Road is currently operating near capacity.
Improvements necessary for the intersection to operate at an acceptable level of service
are included in the ACHD CIP for the planning period 2027-2031. The critical peak hour is
in the AM peak hour. Site traffic comprises 5.2% of the total traffic at the intersection in
the AM peak hour.
The intersection of Silverstone Way and Overland Road will operate at an acceptable level
of service under background and total traffic conditions in the build out year. The critical
peak hour is the PM peak hour.
The intersection of Rolling Hills Drive and Overland Road will operate at an acceptable
level of service under background and total traffic conditions in the build out year. The
critical peak hour is in the PM peak hour.
The intersection of Cloverdale Road and Overland Road will operate at an acceptable
level of service under Phase 1 background and total traffic conditions in the build out year.
The critical peak hour is in the PM peak hour.
Overland Road is expected to operate at an acceptable level better than LOS E in the
build out year based on the ACHD policy for principal arterial roads.
Cloverdale Road north of Overland is anticipated to operate at an acceptable level of
service for the existing five lane section south of the freeway overpass. The freeway
overpass is limited to two lanes, but does not have any turning traffic on the overpass so
capacity is higher. The ACHD CIP includes a project to widen Cloverdale Road in the
2017-2022 planning period.
The access to Phase 1 will meet the guidelines for a right turn lane on Overland Road.
This would be the only right turn lane on this segment of Overland Road.
Staff Comments/Recommendations: ACHD’s Traffic Services and Planning Review staff has
reviewed and generally agree with the findings and recommendations of the submitted traffic
impact study (TIS).
The TIS notes that a dedicated right turn lane is warranted on Overland Road at the site’s
driveway. The applicant has raised concerns regarding the construction of a right turn lane in this
location and has made a request to not construct the warranted right turn lane on Overland Road
at the driveway.
The applicant notes the cost and time associated with moving large steel power poles as the
reason for the requested waiver of the dedicated right turn lane requirement. This segment of
Overland Road has several large steel power poles. Construction of the dedicated right turn lane
would require the applicant to relocate 2 or 3 of the large steel power poles.
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The applicant discussed the relocation of the power poles with Idaho Power and found that the
cost to move each pole would be between $70,000 and $100,000 per pole. The relocation of the
power poles can only occur during non-peak (energy) times of the year. Non-peak times are
typically fall and spring and would not coincide with the applicant’s construction scheduled.
Given the cost (minimum of $300,000) and time associated with the relocation of the large steel
power poles, staff is supportive of the applicant’s request, and recommends a waiver of the
construction the dedicated right turn lane on Overland Road at the driveway.
As noted above this site is the first phase of a large subdivision development. As the remainder
of the site develops this site will have access to a collector roadway planned to be located east of
the site via a drive aisle and cross access easement. To improve the access between the site
and the future collector roadway, staff recommends that the cross access easement and or
parking lot be redesigned to provide a direct connection to the future collector roadway, as shown
on attachment 3.
As part of this application the applicant has proposed to construct a private road located at the
site’s southwest property line. This private road is proposed to connect the site to Pewter Falls
Street, an existing stub street which provides access to Eagle and Overland Road through
Silverstone Subdivision. This connection will provide the future residents of the apartments with
alternative access to and from the site.
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The private road between the site and Pewter Falls Street should be construct and open prior to
occupancy of the apartment first building.
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3. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH)
* Acceptable level of service for a five-lane principal arterial is “E” (1,780 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane minor arterial is “E” (575 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a three-lane minor arterial is “E” (720 VPH)
* Acceptable level of service for a five-lane minor arterial is “E” (1,540 VPH).
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 Overland Road west of Cloverdale Road was 24,364
on 12/1/15.
• The average daily traffic count for Cloverdale Road north of Overland Road was 14,607
on 12/1/15.
• The average daily traffic count for Eagle Road east of Easy Jet was 18,515 on 2/4/15.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Overland Road
a. Existing Conditions: Overland Road is improved with 5-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter,
and 7-foot wide sidewalk abutting the site. There is 105-feet of right-of-way for Overland
Road (55-feet from centerline).
b. Policy:
Arterial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is taken
to all of the adjacent streets.
Master Street Map and Typology Policy: District Policy 7205.5 states that the design of
improvements for arterials shall be in accordance with District standards, including the Master
Street Map and Livable Streets Design Guide. The developer or engineer should contact the
District before starting any design.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Width Policy: District Policies 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 state
that the standard 7-lane street section shall be 96-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) within
120-feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates three travel lanes in each
direction, a continuous raised or landscaped median with intermittent turn lanes, and safety
shoulders.
Right-of-Way Dedication: District Policy 7205.2 states that The District will provide
compensation for additional right-of-way dedicated beyond the existing right-of-way along
arterials listed as impact fee eligible in the adopted Capital Improvements Plan using available
impact fee revenue in the Impact Fee Service Area.
Roadway Frontage Functional
Classification
PM Peak
Hour
Traffic Count
PM Peak
Hour Level
of Service
Existing
Plus
Project
Overland
Road 700-feet Principal
Arterial 1,138 Better than
“E”
Better than
“E”
Cloverdale
Road N/A Minor
Arterial 771 Better than
“E”
Better than
“E”
Eagle Road N/A Principal
Arterial 931 Better than
“E”
Better than
“E”
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No compensation will be provided for right-of-way on an arterial that is not listed as impact fee
eligible in the Capital Improvements Plan.
The District may acquire additional right-of-way beyond the site-related needs to preserve a
corridor for future capacity improvements, as provided in Section 7300.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7205.5.7 requires a concrete sidewalks at least 5-feet wide to
be constructed on both sides of all arterial streets. A parkway strip at least 6-feet wide
between the back-of-curb and street edge of the sidewalk is required to provide increased
safety and protection of pedestrians. Consult the District’s planter width policy if trees are to
be placed within the parkway strip. Sidewalks constructed next to the back-of-curb shall be a
minimum of 7-feet wide.
Detached sidewalks are encouraged and should be parallel to the adjacent roadway.
Meandering sidewalks are discouraged.
A permanent right-of-way easement shall be provided if public sidewalks are placed outside of
the dedicated right-of-way. The easement shall encompass the entire area between the right-
of-way line and 2-feet behind the back edge of the sidewalk. Sidewalks shall either be located
wholly within the public right-of-way or wholly within an easement.
Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to
existing streets adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These improvements
are to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk construction
or replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused
driveways with curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps;
pavement repairs; signs; traffic control devices; and other similar items.
ACHD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map
(MSM) guide the right-of-way acquisition, arterial street requirements, and specific roadway
features required through development. This segment of Overland Road is designated in the
MSM as a Mobility Arterial with 7-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 96-foot street section
within 124-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant hasn’t proposed any improvements to Overland Road
abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Consistent with the MSM, the applicant should be
required to dedicate additional right-of-way to total 62-feet from the centerline of Overland
Road abutting the site to accommodate future widening to a 7-lane roadway.
Consistent with ACHD’s Minor Improvement Policy, the applicant should be required to
replace deteriorated or broken portions of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on Overland Road
abutting the site.
2. Driveways
2.1 Overland Road
a. Existing Conditions: There is one 40-foot wide driveway onto Overland Road from the site.
The driveway aligns centerline to centerline with Rolling Hills Drive, a public street on the
north side of Overland Road across from the site.
b. Policy
Access Points 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.
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Access Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 states that direct access to principal arterials is
typically prohibited. If a property has frontage on more than one street, access shall be taken
from the street having the lesser functional classification. If it is necessary to take access to
the higher classified street due to a lack of frontage, the minimum allowable spacing shall be
based on Table 1b under District policy 7205.4.7, unless a waiver for the access point has
been approved by the District Commission. Driveways, when approved on a principal arterial
shall operate as a right-in/right-out only, and the District will require the construction of a
raised median to restrict the left turning movements.
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 requires driveways located on principal
arterial roadways to be located a minimum of 355-feet from the nearest intersection for a right-
in/right-out only driveway. Full-access driveways are not allowed on principal arterial
roadways.
Successive Driveways: District policy 7205.4.7 Table 1b, requires driveways located on
principal arterial roadways with a speed limit of 40 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 400-
feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7205.4.8 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,
7205.4.8, 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 7205.4.8.
Temporary Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.2 identifies a temporary access as that
which “is permitted for use until appropriate alternative access becomes available”.
Temporary access may be granted through a development agreement or similar method, and
the developer shall be responsible for providing a financial guarantee for the future closure of
the driveway.
Cross Access Easements/Shared Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.1 states that cross
access utilizes a single vehicular connection that serves two or more adjoining lots or parcels
so that the driver does not need to re-enter the public street system.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant has proposed to use the existing 40-foot wide driveway
onto Overland Road to access the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal is consistent with ACHD
policy, as the driveway aligns centerline to centerline with Rolling Hills Drive on the north side
of Overland Road across from the site and should be approved as a temporary full access
driveway. This driveway may be restricted to right-in/right-out only in the future as traffic
conditions warrant, as determined by ACHD. The driveway should be paved its full width at
least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of Overland Road into the site.
3. Private Roads
a. Private Road Policy: District policy 7212.1 states that the lead land use agencies in Ada
County establish the requirements for private streets. The District retains authority and will
review the proposed intersection of a private and public street for compliance with District
intersection policies and standards. The private road should have the following requirements:
• Designed to discourage through traffic between two public streets,
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• Graded to drain away from the public street intersection, and
• If a private road is gated, the gate or keypad (if applicable) shall be located a minimum of
50-feet from the near edge of the intersection and a turnaround shall be provided.
b. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct one private road to provide
access to the site. The private road is proposed to extend from the site’s southwest property
line south to intersect the extension of Pewter Falls Street, an existing stub street which
provides access to Eagle and Overland Road through Silverstone Subdivision.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: ACHD is supportive of the applicant’s proposal for the
private road between the site and Pewter Falls Street, as it provides future residents of the
apartments with alternative access to and from the site.
If the City of Meridian approves the private road, the applicant shall be required to pave the
private roadway a minimum of 20 to 24-feet wide and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the
edge of pavement of all public streets and install pavement tapers with 15-foot curb radii
abutting the existing roadway edge. If private roads are not approved by the City of Meridian,
the applicant will be required to revise and resubmit the preliminary plat to provide public
standard local streets in these locations.
Street name and stop signs are required for the private road. The signs may be ordered
through the District. Verification of the correct, approved name of the road is required.
ACHD does not make any assurances that the private road, which is a part of this application,
will be accepted as a public road if such a request is made in the future. Substantial redesign
and reconstruction costs may be necessary in order to qualify this road for public ownership and
maintenance.
The following requirements must be met if the applicant wishes to dedicate the roadway to
ACHD:
• Dedicate a minimum of 50-feet of right-of-way for the road.
• Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements.
• Construct a stub street to the surrounding parcels.
4. Special Recommendation to the Applicant
Even through the applicant has provided access alternatives to the primary driveway on
Overland Road, the site is oriented to direct traffic to the Overland Road driveway. Given the
high traffic volumes on Overland Road and the site’s vicinity to the Overland/Cloverdale
intersection staff has concerns that residents will find it more challengin to enter and exit the site
using the Overland Road driveway in the future. To help address these concerns, staff
recommends that the applicant include information to all of their tenants which encourages them
to use the private road to access Pewter Fall Street to enter and exit the site.
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
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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
Overland Road is classified as a principal arterial roadway. Other than the access specifically
approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to this roadway.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Dedicate right-of-way to total 62-feet from the centerline of Overland Road abutting the site.
2. Replace deteriorated or broken portions of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on Overland Road abutting
the site.
3. Reconstruct the existing 40-foot wide driveway onto Overland Road which is aligned centerline to
centerline with Rolling Hills Drive as a curb return driveway with a 30-foot radii. This driveway is a
temporary full access driveway and may be restricted to right-in/right-out in the future. Pave the
driveway its full width at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of Overland
Road.
4. Redesign the cross access easement and the parking lot to provide a direct connection to the
future collector roadway, as shown on attachment 3.
5. Construct one private road extending from the site’s southwest property line south to intersect the
extension of Pewter Falls Street, as proposed. The private road between the site and Pewter
Falls Street should be construct and open prior to occupancy of the apartment first building.
6. Street name and stop signs are required for the private road. The signs may be ordered through
the District. Verification of the correct, approved name of the road is required.
7. Direct lot access to Overland Road is prohibited.
8. Payment of impacts fees are due prior to issuance of a building permit.
9. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
E. Standard Conditions of Approval
1. All irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right-of-way.
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
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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.
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. Cross Access
4. Utility Coordinating Council
5. Development Process Checklist
6. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines
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VICINITY MAP
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SITE PLAN
Private
Road
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Cross Access
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Cross Access
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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.
17 Silverstone Apartments
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.