HomeMy WebLinkAboutITD RevisedP.O. Box 8028 (208) 334-8300
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October 19, 2018
John F. Ringert, P.E. (for DMG Real Estate Partners, LLC)
Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
101 South Capitol Boulevard, Suite 301
Boise, Idaho 83702
VIA EMAIL
RE: Linder Village Commercial Development — Revised Traffic Impact Study Acceptance Letter
Dear Mr. Ringert,
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has reviewed your responses to ITD's comments regarding
the revised Linder Village Traffic Impact Study dated May 2018.The development is located on the
southeast corner of Linder Road and US 20/26 (Chinden Blvd.) Please find ITD's position below on the
findings and recommendations of the TIS.
Site Access A
ITD accepts the Site Access A as a right -in -right -out approach. It is approximately 1,090ft east of Linder
Road and 640ft west of Berman Way which places it near the end of ITD's conceptual design of a future
continuous flow intersection (CFI) slip lane.
• Construct an eastbound right turn deceleration lane that meets ITD's design standards.
Site Access B (Bergman Way)
ITD met with the city of Meridian and ACHD on August 30, 2018 to consider the two scenarios presented
in the TIS regarding intersection treatments of Fox Run Way and Bergman Way. Both scenarios
adequately mitigate for Linder Village's trip generation needs with associated improvements. It was
discussed that Brighton Corporation is willing to sell land needed for a connection between Linder
Village and Fox Run Way. ITD's previous decision to allow a signal at Berman Way was based on no road
connection being made available. All agencies agreed that Scenario 2 is the preferred alternative given
the change in circumstances.
ITD accepts the Site B Access as a right -in -right -out left -in approach. The same treatment applies to
Bergman Way on the north side of Chinden Blvd.
• Construct right turn deceleration lanes that meets ITD's design standards for eastbound and
westbound Chinden Blvd.
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IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 8028
Boise, ID 83707-2028
(208) 334-8300
itd.idaho.gov
ACHD has offered to facilitate right-of-way acquisition conversations with Brighton Corporation. If
necessary right-of-way cannot be obtain for the collector road, ITD will assume its original position of
allowing a signal at Berman Way.
ITD will allow a future dedicated left -in signal at Bergman Way for southbound turning traffic in
association with the future continuous flow intersection (CFI) at Linder Road. This left -in signal will be a
slave to the CFI signal.
Fox Run Wafr
ITD requires the following intersection improvements at the Chinden Blvd / Fox Run Way intersection as
identified in the TIS.
• Construct a separate northbound right -turn lane per ACHD's roadway design standards.
• Construct dual northbound left -turn lanes per ACHD's roadway design standards.
• Construct a second westbound left -turn lane on Chinden Boulevard that meets ITD's design
standards.
• Make necessary improvements to Paramount Subdivision's existing entry and landscape
features to accommodate the modified intersection. Proposed improvements to be approved by
Brighton Corporation prior to modification.
Chinden Blvd
Chinden Blvd will be widened to a five lane section between Linder Road and Meridian Road as
proposed in the TIS.
• Widening to include approximately 1700 feet of construction east of Meridian Road to taper the
pavement back to a three lane section.
• Install conduit with fiber optics the entire length of the widening.
Cinder Road
ITD requires the following improvements be made at the Chinden Blvd / Linder Rd intersection.
• Construct a second eastbound left turn lane that meets ITD's design standards.
• Construct a second westbound left turn lane that meets ITD's design standards.
• Identify and implement necessary signal modifications for materials and equipment. Effort will
need to be coordinated with ACHD.
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PO. Box 8028
Boise, ID 83707-2028
(208) 334-8300
itd.idaho.gov
Meridian Road
ITD requires the following improvements be made at the Chinden Blvd / Meridian Rd intersection.
• Construct a dedicated eastbound right turn lane designed to ITD's standards.
• Construct a second northbound left turn lane per ACHD's roadway design standards.
• Identify and implement necessary signal modifications for materials, equipment, and signal
phasing. Effort will need to be coordinated with ACHD.
STAR Agreement
The Linder Village Commercial Development has requested consideration to enter into a STAR
agreement with ITD and ACHD to implement all work outlined in the preceding bullets along with work
identified in ACHD's staff report. ITD and ACHD will work with the developer to document the terms of
the STAR Agreement.
The developer will be required to meet the following milestone deadlines in order for ITD to move
forward with the STAR agreement.
STAR Agreement Phase 1: All of the work outlined above along with work identified in
ACHD's staff report must be completed prior to occupancy of
the Linder Village Development. Work to include drainage,
utilities, sidewalks, soundwalls and any other features identified
in the US 20/26 Corridor Plan to be constructed on the south
side of US 20/26.
01/01/2019 Right -of Way Plans
Legal Descriptions of proposed acquisitions
Ownership Data Sheet (ITD-2009)
Cost Estimate (ITD-2839)
Title Commitments, including copies of all exception
documents, vesting deeds, tax information, and plat map
01/26/2019 Utility Plans
Utility Agreements
03/08/2019 Pavement Determination; Materials Reports
08/08/2019 30% Preliminary Project Plans
12/19/2019 Final Project Plans
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STAR Agreement Phase 2: Chinden Blvd to be widened to five lanes between Locust Grove
and Meridian Road during FY2021 to match the timing of ITD's
construction project (KN 19944 - Chinden, Locust Grove to
Eagle). Work to include drainage, utilities, sidewalks, soundwalls
and any other features identified in the US 20/26 Corridor Plan
to be constructed on the south side of US 20/26.
03/20/2020 Right -of Way Plans
Legal Descriptions of proposed acquisitions
Ownership Data Sheet (ITD-2009)
Cost Estimate (ITD-2839)
Title Commitments, including copies of all exception
documents, vesting deeds, tax information, and plat map
04/14/2020 Utility Plans
Utility Agreements
05/25/2020 Pavement Determination; Materials Reports
10/25/2020 30% Preliminary Project Plans
03/07/2021 Final Project Plans
If the developer cannot meet these deliverable deadlines, ITD is willing to execute the design
work with department staff if provided all supporting documentation and files obtained by the
developer thus far through consultant services. ITD's staff time would be compensated through
the terms of the STAR agreement.
ITD will also require an initial performance bond to cover the cost of design services associated
with developing the construction plans.
Chinden Blvd is a vital east -west commuter route in this region. The department appreciates the
economic opportunities the Linder Village Development brings to the city of Meridian, but must balance
that with maintaining mobility along the corridor.
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If the developer is in agreement with addressing the items as outlined above then this TIS is acceptable
from a state highway access, safety and mobility standpoint. You may proceed with stamped
engineered drawings of your proposed access and safety improvements. Final approval of the accesses
is determined once all documentation has been provided and the permit is signed.
Maintaining safety and mobility for Idaho's motorists is of the utmost importance to ITD. Please let me
know if you have any questions. I can be reached by phone at (208) 265-4312 extension #7 or email at
erika.bowen@ itd.idaho..ov.
Sincerely,
Erika R. Bowen, P.E.
District 3 Traffic Technical Engineer
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