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December 13, 2018
To: James Doolin
Fig Village at Parkside, LLC
4685 S. Highland Drive #202
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Subject: MER18-0043 / H-2018-0125
3880 & 3882 W. Franklin Road
Entrata Farms Subdivision (228 dwenning units)
Sara M. Baker, President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Vice President
Jim D. Hansen, Commissioner
Kent Goldthorpe, Commissioner
Paul Woods, Commissioner
On Date of prior action, the Ada County Highway District approved Old application Number or
subdivision name for a brief description of application. The site specific conditions of approval
also apply to New application number/Subdivision name.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6335.
Sincerely,
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Austin Miller
Planner II
Development Services
cc: City of Meridian, via e-mail
Kent Brown, via e-mail
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Standard Conditions of Approval
1. All proposed irrigation facilities shall be located outside of the ACHD right-of-way
(including all easements). Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the
ACHD right-of-way (including all easements). Private Utilities including sewer or water
systems are prohibited from being located within the ACHD right-of-way.
2. In accordance with District policy, 7203.6, 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall
be borne by the developer.
6. 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 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of ACHD prior to District approval for occupancy.
10. 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.
11. 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.
Project/File:
Development Services Department
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Entrata Farms Subdivision / MER18-0043 / H-2018-0032
The applicant is requesting annexation, zoning, conditional use permit and
preliminary plat approval for Entrata Farms Subdivision. The proposed multi -family
development consists of 278 -dwelling units on 19 -acres located at 3880 & 3882 W.
Franklin Road.
Lead Agency:
City of Meridian
Site address:
3880 & 3882 W. Franklin Road
Staff Approval:
May 9, 2018
Applicant:
James Doolin
R-8
Fig Village at Parkside, LLC
Medium high-density residential district
4685 S. Highland Drive #202
West
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Staff Contact:
Austin Miller
Phone: 387-6335
E-mail: amiller(j�achdidaho.org
A. Findings
of Fact
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1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting annexation, zoning, conditional use
permit and preliminary plat approval for Entrata Farms Subdivision. The proposed multi -family
development consists of 278 -dwelling units on 19 -acres located at 3880 & 3882 W. Franklin
Road.
The proposed R-40 zoning is consistent with the City of Meridian's Future Land Use Map
designation of high density residential.
2. Description of Adiacent Surroundinq Area:
Direction
Land Use
Zoning
North
Medium high-density residential district
R-15
South
Medium -density residential district
R-8
East
Medium high-density residential district
R-15
West
Rural -urban transition zone
RUT
3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of
the site:
• Baraya Subdivision, consisting of 334 single-family lots and 260 multi -family units and an
elementary school, was approved by ACHD in March 2007 and is currently under
construction immediately south of this site.
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• Avendale Subdivision, consisting of 369 multi -family units, was approved by ACHD in May
2011 and is currently under construction immediately east of the site.
5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
6. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 0.17 centerline miles of new
public road.
7. 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.
8. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
There are no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity of the project that are in the
Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP) or the District's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 1,752 additional vehicle trips per
day; 158 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 Entrata Farms Subdivision.
The executive summary of the findings as presented by Thompson Engineers can be found below
as Attachment 1. 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.
Staff Comments/Recommendations: Staff comments are provided by District Traffic Services
and Development Review staff. According to the traffic impact study submitted by Thompson
Engineers, all intersections and road segments in the study area are estimated to operate at an
acceptable level of service under total traffic conditions in the build out year.
A right turn lane is warranted on Franklin Road at the entrance of the site.
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 seven -lane principal arterial is "E" (2,720 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 Franklin Road west of Umbria Hills Avenue was 10,891 on
December 13, 2017.
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Functional
PM Peak
PM Peak Hour
Existing Plus
Roadway
Frontage
Classification
Hour
Level of
Project
Traffic Count
Service
Franklin Road
1,147 -feet
Principal Arterial
821
Better than "E"
Better than "E"
Ten Mile Road
None
Principal Arterial
1,786
Better than "E"
Better than "E"
(n/o Franklin Rd)
Ten Mile Road
None
Minor Arterial
1,474
Better than "E"
Better than "E"
(s/o Franklin Rd)
• Acceptable level of service for a five -lane principal arterial is "E" (1,780 VPH).
• Acceptable level of service for a seven -lane principal arterial is "E" (2,720 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 Franklin Road west of Umbria Hills Avenue was 10,891 on
December 13, 2017.
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• The average daily traffic count for Ten Mile Road north of Franklin Road was 27,049 on
January 10, 2018.
• The average daily traffic count for Ten Mile Road south of Franklin Road was 35,101 on
September 14, 2017.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Franklin Road
a. Existing Conditions: Franklin Road is improved with 5 -travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and
concrete sidewalk abutting the site. There is 90 -feet of right-of-way for Franklin Road (34 -feet
from sectionline).
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 5 -lane street section shall be 72 -feet (back -of -curb to back -of -curb) within
96 -feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates two travel lanes in each direction, a
continuous center left -turn lane, and bike lanes on a minor arterial and a safety shoulder on a
principal arterial.
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.
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 sidewalk 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
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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 Franklin Road is designated in the
MSM as a Planned Commercial Arterial with 5 -lanes and on -street bike lanes, an 82 -foot
street section within 108 -feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Franklin Road
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Consistent with the TIS, the applicant should be
required to construct a right turn lane on Franklin Road entering the site at the proposed
public street, Entrata Way. The applicant has located Entrata Way/Franklin Road intersection
as recommended by ACHD staff. The intersection location is 190 -feet west of an existing
power pole restricting the length of the right turn lane. The right turn lane should extend to the
existing power pole to maximize the length of the turn lane. Coordinate with ACHD staff on the
right-of-way dedication.
Franklin Road was widened to 5 -lanes in 2017 and fully improved with curb, gutter and
sidewalk abutting the site; therefore frontage improvements are not required.
The applicant should be required to close the existing driveway on Franklin Road located 750 -
feet west of Umbria Hills Avenue and replace all damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk on
Franklin Road abutting the site, consistent with District Policy 7203.3.
Franklin Road is listed on the ACHD no cut moratorium through December 2022. Any
pavement cuts to Franklin Road will need to be pre -approved by the ACHD pavement cut
committee.
2. Entrata Way & Perugia Street
a. Existing Conditions: No streets exist internal to the site.
b. Policy:
Local Roadway Policy: District Policy 7207.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all local street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is
taken to all of the adjacent streets.
Street Section and Right -of -Way Policy: District Policy 7207.5 states that right-of-way
widths for all local streets shall generally not be less than 47 -feet wide and that the standard
street section shall be 33 -feet (back -of -curb to back -of -curb).
Standard Urban Local Street -33 -foot Street Section and Right-of-way Policy: District
Policy 7207.5.2 states that the standard street section shall be 33 -feet (back -of -curb to back -
of -curb) for developments with any buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size. This street
section shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalks on both sides
and shall typically be constructed within 47 -feet of right-of-way.
Continuation of Streets Policy: District Policy 7207.2.4 states that an existing street, or a
street in an approved preliminary plat, which ends at a boundary of a proposed development
shall be extended in that development. The extension shall include provisions for continuation
of storm drainage facilities. Benefits of connectivity include but are not limited to the following:
• Reduces vehicle miles traveled.
• Increases pedestrian and bicycle connectivity.
• Increases access for emergency services.
• Reduces need for additional access points to the arterial street system
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• Promotes the efficient delivery of services including trash, mail and deliveries.
• Promotes appropriate intra -neighborhood traffic circulation to schools, parks,
neighborhood commercial centers, transit stops, etc.
• Promotes orderly development.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7207.5.7 states that five-foot wide concrete sidewalk is
required on both sides of all local street, except those in rural developments with net densities
of one dwelling unit per 1.0 acre or less, or in hillside conditions where there is no direct lot
frontage, in which case a sidewalk shall be constructed along one side of the street. Some
local jurisdictions may require wider sidewalks.
The sidewalk may be placed next to the back -of -curb. Where feasible, a parkway strip at least
8 -feet wide between the back -of -curb and the street edge of the sidewalk is recommended to
provide increased safety and protection of pedestrians and to allow for the planting of trees in
accordance with the District's Tree Planting Policy. If no trees are to be planted in the
parkway strip, the applicant may submit a request to the District, with justification, to reduce
the width of the parkway strip.
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.
Cul-de-sac Streets Policy: District policy 7207.5.8 requires cul-de-sacs to be constructed to
provide a minimum turning radius of 45 -feet; in rural areas or for temporary cul-de-sacs the
emergency service providers may require a greater radius. Landscape and parking islands
may be constructed in turnarounds if a minimum 29 -foot street section is constructed around
the island. The pavement width shall be sufficient to allow the turning around of a standard
AASHTO SU design vehicle without backing. The developer shall provide written approval
from the appropriate fire department for this design element.
The District will consider alternatives to the standard cul-de-sac turnaround on a case-by-case
basis. This will be based on turning area, drainage, maintenance considerations and the
written approval of the agency providing emergency fire service for the area where the
development is located.
Landscape Medians Policy: District policy 7207.5.16 states that landscape medians are
permissible where adequate pavement width is provided on each side of the median to
accommodate the travel lanes and where the following is provided:
• The median is platted as right-of-way owned by ACHD.
• The width of an island near an intersection is 12 -feet maximum for a minimum distance
of 150 -feet. Beyond the 150 -feet, the island may increase to a maximum width of 30 -
feet.
• At an intersection that is signalized or is to be signalized in the future, the median width
shall be reduced to accommodate the necessary turn lane storage and tapers.
• The Developer or Homeowners Association shall apply for a license agreement if
landscaping is to be placed within these medians.
• The license agreement shall contain the District's requirements of the developer
including, but not limited to, a "hold harmless" clause; requirements for maintenance by
the developer; liability insurance requirements; and restrictions.
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C.
Vertical curbs are required around the perimeter of any raised median. Gutters shall
slope away from the curb to prevent ponding.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct the internal streets as 36 -foot
street sections with rolled curb, gutter and 50 -foot wide attached concrete sidewalk within 50 -
feet of right-of-way. I i li I I H�.7—
The applicant is proposing bulb -outs on Perugia
Street at the intersections with Street C and Street
B/Entrata Way, narrowing the street section to 24 -feet
wide.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The traffic
impact study suggested Entrata Way be classified as
a collector roadway. Staff does not support this
recommendation as Umbria Hills Avenue is the
designated collector roadway and the location of the
future signalized intersection on this segment of
Franklin Road.
The applicant should be required to construct internal
public streets as 33 -foot street sections with vertical
curb, gutter and a minimum of 5 -foot wide concrete
sidewalk.
The applicants proposal to construct bulb -outs on Perugia Street at the intersections with
Street C and Street B/Entrata Way, narrowing the street section to a minimum of 24 -feet wide
meets District policy and should be approved as proposed.
3. Stub Streets
a. Existing Conditions: Perugia Street stubs to the Kennedy Lateral abutting the site located
390 -feet north of Franklin Road.
b. Policy:
Stub Street Policy: District policy 7207.2.4 states that stub streets will be required to provide
circulation or to provide access to adjoining properties. Stub streets will conform with the
requirements described in Section 7207.2.5.4, except a temporary cul-de-sac will not be
required if the stub street has a length no greater than 150 -feet. A sign shall be installed at
the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE
FUTURE."
In addition, stub streets must meet the following conditions:
• A stub street shall be designed to slope towards the nearest street intersection within the
proposed development and drain surface water towards that intersection; unless an
alternative storm drain system is approved by the District.
• The District may require appropriate covenants guaranteeing that the stub street will
remain free of obstructions.
Temporary Dead End Streets Policy: District policy 7207.2.4 requires that the design and
construction for cul-de-sac streets shall apply to temporary dead end streets. The temporary
cul-de-sac shall be paved and shall be the dimensional requirements of a standard cul-de-sac.
The developer shall grant a temporary turnaround easement to the District for those portions
of the cul-de-sac which extend beyond the dedicated street right-of-way. In the instance
where a temporary easement extends onto a buildable lot, the entire lot shall be encumbered
by the easement and identified on the plat as a non -buildable lot until the street is extended.
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c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to bridge the Kennedy Lateral and continue
Perugia Street into the site.
The applicant is proposing Perugia Street to stub to the western property line 473 -feet of
Franklin Road (measured centerline -to -centerline).
The applicant has proposed to provide a hammerhead type turnaround at the western stub of
Perugia Street, utilizing the proposed private road.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to bridge the Kennedy Later
and continue Perugia Street into the site meets District policy and should be approved as
proposed.
The applicant's proposed layout prevents the construction of a temporary cul-de-sac at the
west property line that is required for the stub street. The applicant has requested a
modification of policy to construct a hammerhead type turnaround for the Perugia Street
temporary turnaround. The applicant should be required to provide written fire department
approval for the alternative turnaround design. The applicant should be required to provide a
temporary turnaround easement on private Street A. The applicant should also be required to
install NO PARKING/FIRE LANE signs along Perugia Street and the segment of the private
road encompassed by the temporary turnaround easement.
4. Roadway Offsets
a. Existing Conditions: No streets exist internal to the site.
b. Policy:
Local Street Intersection Spacing on Principal Arterials: District policy 7205.4.3 states
that new local streets should not typically intersect arterials. Local streets should typically
intersect collectors. If it is necessary, as determined by ACHD, for a local street to intersect
an arterial, the minimum allowable offset shall be 1,320 -feet as measured from all other
existing roadways as identified in Table 1 b (7205.4.7).
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing Entrata Way to intersect Franklin Road
approximately 1,010 -feet west of Umbria Hills Avenue (1,310 -feet east of Baraya Way).
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District policy
as the proposed roadway offset does not meet the required 1,320 -feet from Umbria Hills
Avenue or Baraya Way. Staff recommends a modification of policy to allow the driveway to be
located as proposed as the site does not have adequate frontage to meet the necessary
spacing from Umbria Hills Avenue. The proposed intersection location will maximize the
spacing from Baraya Way while still providing over 75% of the spacing required from Umbria
Hills Avenue.
The 23% modification of policy is approved at the Development Services Manager level or
authority.
5. Driveways
5.1 Entrata Way
a. Existing Conditions: No streets exist internal to the site.
b. Policy:
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7207.4.1 requires driveways near intersections to
be located a minimum of 75 -feet (measured centerline -to -centerline) from the nearest local
street intersection, and 150 -feet from the nearest collector or arterial street intersection.
Successive Driveways: District Policy 7207.4.1 states that successive driveways away from
an intersection shall have no minimum spacing requirements for access points along a local
street, but the District does encourage shared access points where appropriate.
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Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7207.4.3 states that where vertical curbs are required,
residential driveways shall be restricted to a maximum width of 20 -feet and may be
constructed as curb -cut type driveways.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7207.4.3, 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.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 26 -foot wide curb return
type driveway on Entrata Way located approximately 217 -feet north of Franklin Road.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The proposed driveway location on Entrata Way
meets District policy; however the applicant should construct the curb return type driveway to
be a minimum of 30 -feet wide.
6. 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,
• 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 is proposing 4 curb return type driveways on Perugia
Street to serve private roads. One located in alignment with Entrata Way, one 290 -feet west of
Entrata Way and two 215 -feet east of Entrata Way.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: 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 roads. 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.
7. Bridge for Kennedy Lateral Crossing
The District will require that the applicant submit the bridge plans for the crossing of the Kennedy
Lateral (Perugia Street) for review and approval prior to the pre -construction meeting and final
plat approval. Note: all plan submittals for bridges or pipe crossings of irrigation facilities should
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be submitted to ACHD for review no later than December 1511 for construction in the following
year prior to irrigation season.
8. 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.
9. 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
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.
10. Other Access
Franklin 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 and should be noted
on the final plat.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Construct a right turn lane on Franklin Road entering the site at the proposed public street,
Entrata Way. Extend the right turn lane to the existing power pole to maximize the length of the
turn lane. Coordinate with ACHD staff on the right-of-way dedication.
2. Close the existing driveway on Franklin Road located 750 -feet west of Umbria Hills Avenue and
replace with curb gutter and sidewalk to match the existing improvements.
3. Replace all damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk on Franklin Road abutting the site.
4. Obtain pre -approval from the ACHD pavement cut committee for all pavement cuts to Franklin
Road, as it is listed on the ACHD no cut moratorium through December 2022.
5. Construct internal public streets as 33 -foot street sections with vertical curb, gutter and a
minimum of 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalk within 47 -feet of right-of-way.
6. Construct bulb -outs on Perugia Street at the intersections with Street C and Street B/Entrata Way,
narrowing the street section to a minimum of 24 -feet wide.
7. Continue Perugia Street into the site, by bridging the Kennedy Lateral. Submit the bridge plans for
the crossing of the Kennedy Lateral for review and approval prior to the pre -construction meeting
and final plat approval.
8. Stub Perugia Street to the western property line 473 -feet of Franklin Road (measured centerline -
to -centerline).
9. Construct a hammerhead type turnaround for the Perugia Street temporary turnaround. Provide
written fire department approval for the alternative turnaround design. Provide a temporary
turnaround easement on private Street A. Install NO PARKING/FIRE LANE signs along Perugia
Street and the segment of the private road encompassed by the temporary turnaround easement.
10. Construct Entrata Way to intersect Franklin Road approximately 1,010 -feet west of Umbria Hills
Avenue (1,310 -feet east of Baraya Way).
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11. Construct a 30 -foot wide curb return type driveway on Entrata Way located approximately 217 -
feet north of Franklin Road.
12. Construct four 26 -foot wide curb return type driveways on Perugia Street to access the proposed
private roads. One located in alignment with Entrata Way, one 290 -feet west of Entrata Way and
two 215 -feet east of Entrata Way. Street name and stop signs are required for the private roads.
13. Franklin 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 and should be noted
on the final plat.
14. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit.
15. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
E. Standard Conditions of Approval
1. All proposed irrigation facilities shall be located outside of the ACHD right-of-way (including all
easements). Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right-of-way
(including all easements).
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 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.
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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. Traffic Impact Study Executive Summary
2. Vicinity Map
3. Site Plan
4. Utility Coordinating Council
5. Development Process Checklist
6. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines
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TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Traffic Impact Study
Thompson Engineers Entrata Development Meridian, Idaho
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
fihompson Engineers, Inc. has been retained to prepare a traffic impact study for the
proposed Entrata Development in Meridian, Idaho. The project is located on Franklin
Road west of Ten Mile Road. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential traffic
impacts resulting from the current site plan and make recommendations for mitigation of
those impacts. The study is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Ada
County Highway District (ACHD).
Proposed Development
The project is a residential development of approximately 210 townhouses and 80
apartments. The development will be constructed in one phase with an expected 2020
build out year.
The site is expected to access the transportation system primarily via Franklin Road via a
proposed collector road.
The site is located within the Meridian City Limits.
Study Area
The area of influence is anticipated to be Ada County, Idaho, including the City of
Meridian. The primary impacts will be along Franklin Road. The study area will include
the intersections of:
K Franklin Road and Ten Mile Road
Franklin Road and N. Umbria Hills Avenue
® Franklin Road and the site entrance.
Conclusions
Below are the findings of this report:
■ Based on the trip generation methods recommended in the Trip Generation Manual,
the site will generate 1,752 trips per day, of which 134 trips will occur during the
AM peak hour and 158 trips will occur during the PM peak hour.
■ The intersection of Ten Mile Road and Franklin Road will operate at LOS D under
background traffic conditions in the build out year. The northbound through
movement will operate at LOS C but will have a v/c of 0.92.
■ The intersection of Ten Mile Road and Franklin Road will operate at LAMS D under
total traffic conditions in the build out year. The northbound movement will
continue to operate at LOS C with a v/c of 0.92.
■ The intersection of Franklin Road and N. Umbria Hills Avenue will operate at LOS
C under total traffic conditions in the build out year. The critical peak hour is in the
PM peak hour.
■ The intersection of Franklin Road and the site entrance will operate at LOS C under
total traffic conditions in the build out year. The critical peak hour is in the PM peak
hour. This approach will be classified as a collector road.
■ Franklin Road will operate at much better than LOS E in the build out year, which is
below the threshold volume for a principal arterial road.
■ All internal roads will carry less than 1,000 vehicles per day under total traffic
conditions.
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VICINITY MAP
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SITE PLAN
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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.
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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
Appeal of Staff Decision: The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant of
the final decision made by the Development Services Manager when it is alleged that the
Development Services Manager did not properly apply this section 7101.6, did not consider all
of the relevant facts presented, made an error of fact or law, abused discretion or acted
arbitrarily and capriciously in the interpretation or enforcement of the ACHD Policy Manual.
a. Filing Fee: The Commission may, from time to time, set reasonable fees to be charged
the applicant for the processing of appeals, to cover administrative costs.
b. Initiation: An appeal is initiated by the filing of a written notice of appeal with the
Secretary and Clerk of the District, which must be filed within ten (10) working days from
the date of the decision that is the subject of the appeal. The notice of appeal shall refer
to the decision being appealed, identify the appellant by name, address and telephone
number and state the grounds for the appeal. The grounds shall include a written
summary of the provisions of the policy relevant to the appeal and/or the facts and law
relied upon and shall include a written argument in support of the appeal. The
Commission shall not consider a notice of appeal that does not comply with the
provisions of this subsection.
c. Time to Reply: The Development Services Manager shall have ten (10) working days
from the date of the filing of the notice of appeal to reply to the notice of the appeal, and
may during such time meet with the appellant to discuss the matter, and may also
consider and/or modify the decision that is being appealed. A copy of the reply and any
modifications to the decision being appealed will be provided to the appellant prior to the
Commission hearing on the appeal.
d. Notice of Hearing: Unless otherwise agreed to by the appellant, the hearing of the
appeal will be noticed and scheduled on the Commission agenda at a regular meeting to
be held within thirty (30) days following the delivery to the appellant of the Development
Services Manager's reply to the notice of appeal. A copy of the decision being appealed,
the notice of appeal and the reply shall be delivered to the Commission at least one (1)
week prior to the hearing.
e. Action by Commission: Following the hearing, the Commission shall either affirm or
reverse, in whole or part, or otherwise modify, amend or supplement the decision being
appealed, as such action is adequately supported by the law and evidence presented at
the hearing.
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