HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMPASSCommunities 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.
Development Name: Entrata Farms (H-2018-0125)
CIM Vision Category: Transit Oriented Development
New households: 238
New jobs: 0
CIM Corridor: N/A
Pedestrian level of stress: R -Franklin Road
Bicycle level of stress: R -Franklin Road
Housing within 1 mile: 1,615
Jobs within 1 mile: 298
Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.2
Nearest police station: >4 miles
Nearest fire station: 2 miles
rmland consumed: No
rmland within 1 mile: 844 acres
Nearest bus stop: 3 miles
Nearest public school: 1.7 miles
Nearest public park: 1.7 miles
Nearest grocery store: 1.5 miles
Recommendations
Agency: Meridian
Exceeds CIM forecast: No
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.
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.
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.
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.
Residents who live or work less than 1/2 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.
The proposal is located in an area identified in the Communities in Motion 2040 Vision as Transit Oriented
Development. Typically, at least 7 dwelling units per acre (DU/acre) are needed to support public transportation.
The proposal exceeds 12 DU/acre. This location is nearby a future employment center at Ten Mile Interchange.
The ValleyConnect 2.0 plan proposes an Express bus route along Franklin Road which will connect the College of
Western Idaho to the Boise Airport and Micron. The site plan shows internal flow for pedestrian and bicycle traffic,
including bulbouts on Perugia Street to calm traffic. Consider extending the detached sidewalk from the east
through the subject property and adding a safe crossing to enable pedestrians to cross Franklin Road.
More information about COMPASS and Communities in Motion 2040:
Web: www.compassidaho.org
Email infoC�compassidaho.org
More information about the development review process:
http://www.compassidaho.org/dashboard/devreview.htm
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