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HomeMy WebLinkAboutACHD Comments - . ~_1.~ .tI" ~ "'-- . . eø~ut1;; ~ John 5. Franden, President Sherry R. Huber, 1st Vice President David Bivens, 2nd Vice President Caroi A. McKee, Commissioner Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner January 11, 2005 To: Joint School District #2 911 Meridian Road Meridian, Idaho 83642 RECEIVED APR 27 2005 City of Meridian City Clerk Office Subject: MAZ05-008 Meridian School District - Middle School N/E/C Meridian Road/McMillan Road On April 13, 2005, the Ada County Highway District acted on your application for the above referenced project. The attached report lists site-specific requirements, conditions of approval and street improvements, which are required. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 208-387-6178. Sincerely, t!.~ Christy Richardson Planning Review Supervisor Right-of-way & Development Services, Planning Division CC: Project file, Construction Services, Utilities City of Meridian Lombard Conrad Architects Ada County Highway District. 3775 Adams Street. Garden City, ID . 83714 . PH 208-387-6100 . FX 345-7650 . www.achd.ada.id.us ~~_i.~ "'- ~ Right-of- Way & Development Department Planning Review Division eø~ut1;; ~ Project/File: MAZ-OS-OO8 Lead Agency: Site address: Staff Contact: Tech Review: City of Meridian nle/c McMillan Road and Meridian Road Christy Richardson Phone: 387-6178 E-mail: crichardson(â!achd.ada.id.us April 1, 2005 Commission Consent Agenda: April 13, 2005, 6:30 PM Applicant: Representative: Joint School District #2 911 Meridian Road Meridian, Idaho 83642 Lombard Conrad Architects 1221 Shoreline Lane Boise, Idaho 83702 Application Information: Acreage: Current Zoning: Proposed Zoning: Proposed Use: 41.27 RUT (Ada County) R-4 (City of Meridian) Middle School A. Findinas of Fact Existing Conditions 1. Site Information: There is currently one residence on the site. The balance of the site is utilized for agricultural purposes. 2. De scription of Adiacent Surrounding Area: Direction Land Use Zoning North Proposed residential subdivision-Ventana R-8 South Lemp Canal & Agricultural land RUT East Proposed residential subdivision-SaQuaro Canyon R-4 West Proposed residential subdivision-Paramount C-G, L-O, & R-8 3. Existing Roadway Improvements & Right-of-Way Adjacent To and Near the Site Roadway Right-of-Way Lanes/Street Section Improvements. McMillan 50' (25' from 2 travel lanes No curb, gutter, or sidewalk abutting centerline) the site. Meridian 50' (25' from 2 travel lanes No curb, gutter, or sidewalk abutting centerline) the site. .Sidewalk will be constructed along McMillan Road and Meridian Road abutting the new residential developments. 4. Existing Access: 5. Site History: 6. Trip Generation: There are currently two driveways on Meridian Road that serve the existing single-family residence. ACHD has not previously reviewed a development application for this site. This development is estimated to generate 1,620 additional vehicle trips per day based on the submitted Traffic Impact Study. During the AM peak, the site will generate an average of 530 vehicle per hour, and 300 vehicles per house during the PM peak. 7. Impact Fees: There will be no impact fee assessed for the school facility. B. Analvsis and Review for Future School Site [Per Idaho Code 67-6519(3)] Traffic Impact Study: On July 151 of 2003, a state statute was implemented, requiring all new public school facilities to be thoroughly reviewed for impacts to the roadway system. The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) was not involved in the drafting of this statute, nor does ACHD have information as to why the statute was changed. The language in the statute reads, "When considering a permit application which relates to a public school facility, the commission shall specifically review the permit application for the effect it will have on increased vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian volumes on adjacent roads and highways. To ensure that the state highway system or the local highway system can satisfactorily accommodate the proposed school project, the commission shall request the assistance of the Idaho transportation department if state highways are affected, or the local highway district with jurisdiction if the affected roads are not state highways. The Idaho Transoortation Deoartment the aoorooriate local hiahwav iurisdiction. or both as determined bv the commission. shall review the aDolication and shall reoort to the commission on the followina issues as aoorooriate: the land use master plan; school bus plan; access safety; pedestrian plan; crossing guard plan; barriers between highways and school; location of school zone; need for flashing beacon; need for traffic control signal; anticipated future improvements; speed on adjacent highways; traffic volumes on adjacent highways; effect upon the highway's level of service; need for acceleration or deceleration lanes; internal traffic circulation; anticipated development on sumJunding undeveloped parcels; zoning in the vicinity; access control on adjacent highways; required striping and signing modifications; funding of highway improvements to accommodate development; proposed highway projects in the vicinity; and any other issues as may be considered appropriate to the particular application." (TITLE 67 STATE GOVERNMENT AND STA TE AFFAIRS CHAPTER 65 LOCAL LAND USE PLANNING) The applicant has submitted a traffic impact study in accordance with Idaho Code 67-6519(3). The study was prepared by Washington Group International, and is summarized below. 2 3 1. Site Plan This middle school is planned to be approximately 92,000-square feet, and the parking lots will accommodate 269 vehicles. 2. Land Use Master Plan/Anticipated Future Development in the Area The zoning or allowed zoning of the surrounding properties in the area is medium-density residential. 3. School Bus Plan There is one driveway on Meridian Road that serves as an entrance for busses, and another driveway that serves as the bus exit. School bussing routes are determined by the school district, with bus service usually provided to all students living 1.5 miles or more away from the school (Based on the submitted Transportation Impact Study). The external arterial roadway system is sufficient to handle school buses. 4. Access Safety and Control The conceptual site layout and design proposed three driveways on Meridian Road. The speed limit on Meridian Road is 50 mph. The driveways are located in conformance with District policy. 5. School Boundaries Due to the amount of growth that is occurring in this school district, the boundaries for this school with continually change until the area is built out. The nearest existing middle school is Sawtooth Middle School located on the east side of Linder Road, just north of Ustick Road. A high school is planned to be located on Linder Road, at approximately the half-mile between McMillan Road and Chinden Boulevard, located in Paramount Subdivision. 6. Pedestrian Plan, School Zone & Traffic Control Signals Based on the submitted TIS, a signal is warranted at the intersection of McMillan and Meridian Roads under rural conditions, but not urban conditions. (A signal warrant analysis was not included in the report.) The TIS states that if the intersection is signalized, there is no need for school zone flashers, in-pavement flashers, or pedestrian signals. However, if the intersection is not signalized, then there would be a warrant for the above mentioned school zone signals and controls. The Meridian/McMillan intersection is not planned for signalization in the CIP. School speed zone flashers should be planned for at any school site abutting an arterial roadway and should be required to be installed by the School District when this school is constructed. The TIS states that a pedestrian signal is warranted and that should also be installed when the school is constructed. The signal should be located in the vicinity of the northerly driveway. ACHD will not approve in-pavement flashers in lieu of a pedestrian signa/ for this site. This signal will serve pedestrians from the Paramount Subdivision area. The school should also designate/stripe crosswalks at the Meridian/McMillan intersection, a 4-way STOP. This will serve students from the west and south and should provide easy access to the sidewalk being constructed abutting the school site on Meridian Road. 7. Anticipated Future Improvements and Roadway Projects There are no roadways, bridges, or intersections in the vicinity of the site that are scheduled in the District's Five Year Work Program. 4 McMillan Road is scheduled in the District's Capital Improvements Plan to be widened to 3 lanes from Meridian Road to Locust Grove Road in 11 to 15 years. McMillan Road is scheduled in the District's Capital Improvements Plan to be widened to 5 lanes from Locust Grove Road to Eagle Road. The portion of the roadway from Eagle to the Boise Sports Complex is in preliminary development (6 to 10 years), and the portion from the Boise Sports Complex to Locust Grove Road is scheduled to be constructed in 11 to 15 years. 8. Speed, Traffic Volumes, and Level of Service on Adjacent Highways Roadway Frontage Functional Traffic Count Level of Speed Classification Service. Limit McMillan 1,725' Minor Arterial 4,042 east of Meridian on Better than 50 MPH 2/18/04 "C" 5,351 west of Meridian on 8/25/04 Meridian 1,000' Minor Arterial 5,616 south of McMillan Better than 50 MPH on 5/12/04 "C" 2,839 south of Chinden on 1/22/03 .Acceptable level of service for a two lane arterial roadway (McMillan & Meridian) is "D" (14,000). 9. Internal traffic circulation The conceptual site layout for this school has all access on Meridian Road. The northerly driveway will provide access to students, parents and staff, and will also be the entrance for the bus loop. The loop will continue eastward around the school, and busses will exit to Meridian Road at the southerly driveway. There is a proposed middle access which will also serve non-bus traffic. 10. Funding of Highway Improvements to accommodate Development There are no funds available from the Ada County Highway District for the purpose of school pedestrian facilities, pedestrian crossings or flashing beacons for new schools. Therefore, the development creating the impact should be responsible for funding and constructing the necessary improvements. 11. Additional Findings from the TIS .:- The proposed development will generate 1,620 VTD. .:. Traffic on Meridian may increase by 1,620 VTD north of McMillan and 389 VTD south of McMillan. .:. Traffic on McMillan my increase by 130 VTD east of Meridian and 518 VTD west of Meridian. .:. The Meridian/McMillan intersection is projected to operate at an acceptable LOS B at build-out of the school. C. Findinas for Consideration 1. Right-ot-Way & Sidewalk - Meridian Road & McMillan Road Policy .:. District policy requires 7-foot wide attached (or 5-foot detached) concrete sidewalk on all collector roadways and arterial roadways (7204.7.2). .:. Meridian Road is not listed as a proposed project in the District's currently adopted Five- Year Work Program or in the currently adopted 20-year Capital Improvements Plan. As such, the applicant cannot receive reimbursement for dedicated right-of-way from available collected impact fees. .:. Based on the projections that were determined by the North Meridian Traffic Study, the District has determined that McMillan Road and Meridian Road can function at an acceptable level of service (in the future) as 3-lane minor arterial. In addition to functioning adequately, the District's Capital Improvements Plan has McMillan Road designated as a 3- lane roadway within a total of 70-feet of right-of-way. There is also an existing canal that is located on the north side of McMillan Road. Based on past action, the District has been acquiring all of the right-of-way on this segment of McMillan Road from the property on the south side of McMillan Road to avoid having to relocate the canal. Due to the fact that McMillan Road has been earmarked as a 3-lane roadway and the District is acquiring all of the right-of-way on McMillan Road from the south side (Cobre Basin Subdivision aka Havasu Creek Subdivision) staff is recommending that the District not acquire additional right-of-way on McMillan Road abutting this parcel. .:. Although it has been determined that Meridian and McMillan Roads will be 3-lanes, the intersection will be widened in the future, and sufficient right-of-way should be dedicated to accommodate the future turn lanes. The applicant should dedicate a total of 48-feet of right- of-way from the centerline of Meridian Road abutting the site from the south property line to the north for approximately 600-feet. The applicant shall do one of the following for Meridian Road: a. Dedicate by donation a total of 35-feet of right-of-way from centerline (an additional 1 O-feet from centerline) along Meridian Road, and construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Meridian Road, located a minimum of 28-feet from the centerline of the right-of-way. b. Do not dedicate additional right-of-way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Meridian Road, located a minimum of 28-feet from the centerline of the right-of-way, in an easement provided to the District. c. Do not dedicate additional right-of-way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Meridian Road, located at the back edge of the existing right-of-way. Accomplish all necessary adjustments to properly accommodate existing drainage and utilities. Note: Additional right-of-way shall be dedicated for the construction of any required turn lanes on Meridian Road. McMillan Road: The applicant shall construct a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on McMillan Road abutting the entire parcel, and located north of the canal. 5 2. 4. When Saguaro Canyon was approved (east of this site), the Commission granted a modification of policy and allowed that applicant to construct a 1O-foot wide asphalt pathway on the north side of the canal, in lieu of constructing a 5-foot concrete sidewalk. In this location the asphalt pathway can provide multiple functions: a pedestrian path, bicycle path and an irrigation roadway. The same condition could apply to this site, pending approval from the City of Meridian and the irrigation district. Driveways Location Policy: District policy 72-F5, requires driveways located on collector or arterial roadways with a speed limit of 50 to align or offset a minimum of 255-feet from any existing or proposed driveway. Width Policy: District policy 7207.9.3 restricts commercial driveways with daily traffic volumes over 1,000 vehicles to a maximum width of 36-feet. Most commercial driveways will be constructed as curb-cut type facilities if located on local streets. Curb retum type driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for driveways accessing collector and arterial roadways. Applicant Proposal: The conceptual site plan that was presented to ACHD proposed three driveways on Meridian Road and no access to McMillan Road, to avoid a canal crossing. .) A driveway located at the north property line for bus and general access. The TIS estimates 547 VTD at this driveway. -:. A driveway located approximately 250-feet south of the northerly driveway for general access, and no busses. The TIS estimates 1,053 VTD at this driveway. .:. A driveway located approximately 300-feet north of McMillan Road for bus access only (exit only). The TIS estimates 20 VTD at this driveway. Staff Comment/Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the driveways as proposed, as they meet current policy. In the future when the Meridian/McMilian intersection is signalized, the exit only (right-out, left out) southerly bus driveway would not meet policy. However, if traffic conditions exist now, or in the future, the driveway could function as a right-out only driveway. The northem and middle driveway should be constructed with one in-bound lane and two out-bound lanes. 3. Center Turn Lanes The submitted traffic impact study identifies that warrants are met for left turn-bays at the northern and middle driveways. The applicant should be required to construct these improvements, and dedicate the right-of-way for the necessary construction of these lanes. The southern driveway is an exit only driveway and no turn lane is required at that location. Other Access McMillan Road and Meridian Road are classified as minor arterials. Other than the access points specifically approved with this application, direct access to McMillan Road and Meridian Road is prohibited. D. Special Notification to the City of Meridian The City of Meridian should be aware that there is currently a lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities on the surrounding collector and arterial roadways. As subdivisions in the area develop, more facilities will be constructed along the arterial roadways, but at the present time, there are no 6 improvements on McMillan Road or Meridian Road within approximately one-mile in any direction of the school. The Ada County Highway District has received many complaints about the lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities related to Sawtooth Middle School, and recommends that the City of Meridian and the school district work together to address this problem. ACHD does not have the funds available to improve these surrounding roadways to provide pedestrian facilities. ~Decific Conditions of ADDroval This application is for a rezone and annexation. Listed below are some of the site specific conditions of approval that the District may require when it reviews a future development application. The District may add additional site specific requirements when it reviews a specific redevelopment application. 1. 2. The applicant shall do one of the following: a. Dedicate by donation a total of 35-feet of right-of-way from centerline (an additional10-feet from centerline) along Meridian Road, and construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Meridian Road, located a minimum of 28-feet from the centerline of the right-of-way. b. Do not dedicate additional right-of-way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Meridian Road, located a minimum of 28-feet from the centerline of the right-of-way, in an easement provided to the District. c. Do not dedicate additional right-of-way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Meridian Road, located at the back edge of the existing right-of-way. Accomplish all necessary adjustments to properly accommodate existing drainage and utilities. Dedicate a total of 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Meridian Road abutting the site from the south property line to the north for approximately 600-feet. 3. Dedicate additional right-of-way on Meridian Road for any required turn lanes. 4. Construct a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on McMillan Road abutting the entire parcel, and located north of the canal. OR Construct a 1 O-foot wide asphalt pathway on the north side of the canal, pending approval from the City of Meridian and the irrigation district. 5. Construct a southbound left-turn bay for the northerly driveway on Meridian Road. 6. Construct a southbound left-turn bay for the middle driveway on Meridian Road. 7. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the public right-of-way. 8. Construct a 30 to 35-foot wide driveway on Meridian Road located at the north property line for bus and general access. 9. Construct a 30 to 35-foot wide driveway on Meridian Road located approximately 250-feet south of the northerly driveway for general access, and no busses. 7 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 8 10. Construct a 24 to 30-foot wide driveway on Meridian Road located approximately 300-feet north of McMillan Road for bus access only (exit only). Sign the driveway for "EXIT ONLY" and "DO NOT ENTER". 11. All driveways shall be paved their full width and at least 30-feet beyond the edge of Meridian Road with 15-foot pavement tapers. 12. Install STOP signs at all driveways. 13. The materials, installation, design and cost of all school flashers, pedestrian signals, crosswalks, etc... are the responsibility of the Meridian School District and are required with this school site. A pedestrian signal shall be installed on Meridian Road in the vicinity of the northerly driveway. Coordinate the location and function of these safety features with ACHD Traffic Services staff. 14. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. E. Standard Conditions of Approval 1. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne by the developer. 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. 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. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans. The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building permit (or other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance with Ordinance #200, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance. 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 DIG LINE (1-800-342-1585) 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. 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 the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District. 11. Any change by the applicant in thf:¡ planned use of the property which is the subject of this application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought. 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. Attachments 1. 2. 3. 4. Vicinity Map Site Plan Request for Reconsideration Guidelines Development Process Checklist 9 0 SAGUARO CANYON E TATES VENTANA 10 ~ LEGEND 123 = AM PEAK HOUR 123 = PM PEAK HOUR 14561 = DAILY TRÀFFIC W. MCMILLAN ROAD L- .ø......... QreupInt8matloIllll ---""'-- Figure 5 .' Internal Site Traffic McMillan Middle School: SchoolDlst. #2 ,....., I Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action 1. Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action: A Commissioner, a member of ACHD staff or any other person objecting to any final action taken by the Commission may request reconsideration of that action, provided the request is not for a reconsideration of an action previously requested to be reconsidered, an action whose provisions have been partly and materially carried out, or an action that has created a contractual relationship with third parties. a. Only a Commission member who voted with the prevailing side can move for reconsideration, but the motion may be seconded by any Commissioner and is voted on by all Commissioners present. If a motion to reconsider is made and seconded it is subject to a motion to postpone to a certain time. b. The request must be in writing and delivered to the Secretary of the Highway District no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day prior to the Commission's next scheduled regular meeting following the meeting at which the action to be reconsidered was taken. Upon receipt of the request, the Secretary shall cause the same to be placed on the agenda for that next scheduled regular Commission meeting. c. The request for reconsideration must be supported by written documentation setting forth new facts and information not presented at the earlier meeting, or a changed situation that has developed since the taking of the earlier vote, or information establishing an error of fact or law in the earlier action. The request may also be supported by oral testimony at the meeting. d. If a motion to reconsider passes, the effect is the original matter is in the exact position it occupied the moment before it was voted on originally. It will normally be returned to ACHD staff for further review. The Commission may set the date of the meeting at which the matter is to be returned. The Commission shall only take action on the original matter at a meeting where the agenda notice so provides. e. At the meeting where the original matter is again on the agenda for Commission action, interested persons and ACHD staff may present such written and oral testimony as the President of the Commission determines to be appropriate, and the Commission may take any action the majority of the Commission deems advisable. f. If a motion to reconsider passes, the applicant may be charged a reasonable fee, to cover administrative costs, as established by the Commission. 12 Development Process Checklist II II IZISubmit a development appiication to a City or to the County IZIThe City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD IZIThe ACHD Planning Review Division will receive the development application to review IZIThe Planning Review Division will do one of the following: DSend a "No Review" letter to the applicanl stating that there are no site specific requirements at this time. DSend a "Comply With" letter to the applicant stating that if the development is within a platted subdivision or part of a previous development application and that the site specific requirements frorn the previous development also apply to this development application. DWrite a Staff Level report analyzing the impacts of the deveiopment on the transportation system and evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy. IZIWrite a Commission Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy. IZIThe Planning Review Division will hold a Technical Review meeting for ail Staff and Commission Level reports. DFor ALL development applications, including those receiving a "No Review" or "Comply With" ietter: The applicant should submit two (2) sets of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development Review Division 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 calculation.) 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. DPay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval. DID YOU REMEMBER: Construction (Zone) 0 Driveway or Property Approach(s) Submit a "Driveway Approach Request" form to Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Construction (for approval by Development Services & Traffic Services). There is a one week tumaround for this approval. 0 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 lrench is >50' or you are placing >600 sf of concrete or asphalt. Construction (Subdivisions) 0 Sediment & Erosion Submittal At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Con an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, must be turned into ACHD Construction - Subdivision to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD Drainage Division. 0 Idaho Power Company Vie Steelman at Idaho Power must have his IPCO approved set of subdivision utility plans prior to Pre-Con being scheduied. 0 Final Approval from Development Services ACHD Construction - Subdivision rnust have received approval from Development Services prior to scheduling a Pre-Con. 13