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Charlene Way
From:Carl Miller <CMiller@compassidaho.org>
Sent:Friday, December 22, 2017 10:22 AM
To:Joshua Beach
Cc:Ken Couch; Marcus Amman; Duane Wakan; Stephen Hunt; Christina Torkelson; Christy
Little; Mindy Wallace; Ryan Head; Caleb Hood; Brian McClure; C.Jay Coles; Charlene
Way; Barbara Shiffer
Subject:COMPASS Review--Turf Farm
Attachments:Turf_Farm_Checklist.pdf
Hi Josh,
Please find the COMPASS development review checklist for Turf Farm attached. Let me know if you have
any questions.
Carl
Carl Miller, AICP CTP Carl Miller, AICP CTP Carl Miller, AICP CTP Carl Miller, AICP CTP
Principal Planner--Demographics
Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS)
700 NE 2nd Street, Suite 200
Meridian, ID 83642
208-475-2239
Communities in Motion 2040 Development Review
The Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) is the metropolitan planning organization
(MPO) for Ada and Canyon Counties. COMPASS has developed this review as a tool for local governments to
evaluate whether land developments are consistent with the goals of Communities in Motion 2040 (CIM 2040), the
regional long-range transportation plan for Ada and Canyon Counties. This checklist is not intended to be
prescriptive, but rather a guidance document based on CIM 2040 goals.
Recommendations
This proposal is in a developing area at the extents of urban services. Employment centers are several miles from
this location. This development, coupled with other entitled developments in the vicinity exceed the Communities
in Motion 2040 forecast. Transportation infrastructure may not be able to support the new transportation
demands.
Bus services currently do not currently exist along Eagle Road or Lake Hazel Road at this location. Communities in
Motion 2040 and the draft Valleyconnect plan proposes 30-minute headways on two routes adjacent to the site.
These combined routes will likely create 15-minute headways along South Eagle Road, connecting to downtown
Meridian.
More information about COMPASS and Communities in Motion 2040:
Web: www.compassidaho.org
Email info@compassidaho.org
More information about the development review process:
http://www.compassidaho.org/dashboard/devreview.htm
Development Name: Turf Farm Agency: Meridian
CIM Vision Category: Future Neighborhoods
New households: 120 New jobs: 0 Exceeds CIM forecast: YES
Farmland contributes to the local economy, creates
additional jobs, and provides food security to the region.
Development in farm areas decreases the productivity
and sustainability of farmland.
Farmland consumed: Yes
Farmland within 1 mile: 1,188 acres
Farmland Value: N/A
Housing within 1 mile: 814
Jobs within 1 mile: 191
Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.2
Nearest bus stop: 3.2 miles
Nearest public school: 1 miles
Nearest public park: 0.9 miles
Nearest grocery store: 2.1 miles
CIM Corridor: None
Pedestrian level of stress: R—Eagle Road
Bicycle level of stress: R—Eagle Road
A good jobs/housing balance – a ratio between 1 and
1.5 – reduces traffic congestion. Higher numbers
indicate the need for more housing and lower numbers
indicate an employment need.
Residents who live or work less than ½ mile from
critical services have more transportation choices.
Walking and biking reduces congestion by taking cars off
the road, while supporting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Level of Stress considers facility type, number of vehicle
lanes, and speed. Roads with G or PG ratings better
support bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and comfort
levels.
Nearest police station: >4 miles
Nearest fire station: 2.4 miles
Developments within 1.5 miles of police and fire
stations ensure that emergency services are more
efficient and reduce the cost of these important public
services.
Lake Hazel is identified in the ACHD Livable Street Design Guide as a Residential Mobility
Arterial with 5’ bicycle lanes. Consider a bicycle curb cut to enable access from the Ten Mile
Creek pathway to Lake Hazel Road. Consider providing pathway connectivity to the adjacent
property on the northeast corner of Eagle Road and Lake Hazel Road.