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Machelle Hill
From:Ken Couch <Ken.Couch@itd.idaho.gov>
Sent:Friday, May 05, 2017 4:46 PM
To:clerk
Cc:Shona Tonkin; Erika Bowen
Subject:Meridian H-2017-0018 Rock Harbor Church RZ PP Revised
Attachments:Meridian H-2017-0018 Rock Harbor Church RZ PP Revised.pdf
Due to a typographical error the previous letter incorrectly stated future right-of-way width as 150 feet each side of
centerline. The correct right-of-way width in this location is 100 feet each side of centerline. I apologize for any
confusion this may have caused.
Additionally, the developer has requested to landscape a portion of the right-of-way in this area as part of his
greenspace requirement. ITD is willing to issue a permit for temporary landscaping of the right-of-way provided the
requirements of IDAPA 39.03.42 are met. Any landscaping within the right-of-way is subject to future removal to
accommodate ITD’s needs at such time.
Thanks!
Ken Couch
Development Services Coordinator
Idaho Transportation Department
District 3
208-332-7190 Office
Ken.Couch@itd.idaho.gov
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May 5, 2017
C.Jay Coles
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
VIA EMAIL
RE: H-2017-0018 ROCK HARBOR CHURCH RZ PP REVISED
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has reviewed the referenced rezone and preliminary plat
application for Rock Harbor Church, Inc. located at 6437 North Tree Haven Way, north of US-20/26
(West Chinden Boulevard) milepost 35.61. ITD has the following comments:
1. ITD does not object to the construction of a church on the property at this location.
2. The access point shown as a right in/right out on the preliminary plat application was required
to be removed under a previous development application. This access is no longer a permitted
approach. Applicant would need to work with the City and ITD to determine availability of
access. If determination is made that access would be available, applicant would need to
submit a completed access permit application with supporting documents to ITD for review.
3. Due to the anticipated traffic impacts that this development will have on US-20/26 at full build
out, a traffic impact study may be required and would need to include the intersections of US-
20/26 and Black Cat Road, and US-20/26 and Tree Farm Way at a minimum. A larger study
area may be required.
4. ITD has completed a corridor study of US-20/26. The future corridor width in this area has
been determined to be 100 feet each side of the centerline. A view of the corridor study plan
for this area can be found at:
http://apps.itd.idaho.gov/apps/us2026CorridorStudy/assets/pdf/2015_PLAN_07-FINAL.pdf.
5. The City is reminded that the US-20/26 Corridor is already congested. This project will
increase the number of vehicle trips in the corridor. ITD has no current funding assigned to
mitigate traffic impacts on US-20/26 in this area.
6. Idaho Code 40-1910 does not allow advertising within the right-of-way of any State highway
system.
7. IDAPA 39.03.60 rules govern advertising along the State highway system. The applicant can
contact Dion Burch at 334-8355 for more information.
8. Section 49-221 of the Idaho Code restricts the placement of any hedge, shrubbery, fence, wall, or
other sight obstructions of any nature where they constitute a traffic hazard at the intersection of
roads with other roads, private alleys, bike or pedestrian paths when they are within the “vision
triangle” of vehicle operators. The boundaries of the “vision triangle” are defined as follows:
a. By extending perpendicular lines along the face of curb from their point of intersection
40 feet in either direction; and
b. By a height between 3 feet and 10 feet above the existing centerline highway elevation.
If you have any questions, you may contact Shona Tonkin at 334-8341 or me at 332-7190.
Sincerely,
Ken Couch
Development Services Coordinator
Ken.Couch@itd.idaho.gov