HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-25 COMPASS Communities in Motion 2040 2. 0 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 2.0 (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 2.0 goals.
Development Name: Tanner Creek Agency: Meridian
CIM Vision Category: Existing Neighborhoods
New households: 272 New jobs: 0 Exceeds CIM forecast: Yes
CIM Corridor: Meridian Road Level of Stress considers facility type, number of vehicle
�� Pedestrian level of stress: R lanes, and speed. Roads with G or PG ratings better
Bicycle level of stress: R support bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and comfort
levels.
• Housing within 1 mile: 2,990 A good jobs/housing balance - a ratio between 1 and
Jobs within 1 mile: 8,000 1.5 - reduces traffic congestion. Higher numbers
Jobs/Housing Ratio: 2.7 indicate the need for more housing and lower numbers
indicate an employment need.
Nearest police station: 1.4 miles Developments within 1.5 miles of police and fire
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J� Nearest fire station: 1.3 miles stations ensure that emergency services are more
efficient and reduce the cost of these important public
services.
Farmland consumed: Yes ,Farmland contributes to the local economy, creates
Farmland within 1 mile: 135 acres additional jobs, and provides food security to the region.
•� Development in farm areas decreases the productivity
�and sustainability of farmland.
r- Nearest bus stop: 1.9 miles Residents who live or work less than 1/2 mile from
Nearest public school: 1.4 miles critical services have more transportation choices.
Nearest public park: 0.8 miles Walking and biking reduces congestion by taking cars off
P011Nearest grocery store: 0.6 miles
the road, while supporting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Recommendations
This proposal exceeds growth forecasted for this area and transportation infrastructure may not be able to support
the new transportation demands. However, the location is an infill site in an employment-centric area, with
thousands of jobs within a mile of the site. Additionally, it is within a walkable or bikeable distance to Major
Activity Centers, like downtown Meridian. This location may reduce trip length and encourage bicycle and
pedestrian use. This location is not currently served by public transportation. ValleyConnect 2.0 proposes a bus
route along Meridian Road from downtown Kuna to northwest Boise, which will have 20-minute frequencies in the
peak hours. The closest bus stop would be less than 1/4 mile in distance when that route is operational. The
proposal includes several open spaces, pathways to provide internal circulation, a pathway along the Ten Mile
Creek, and a pedestrian bridge to the east to provide connectivity to Meridian Road.
More information about COMPASS and Communities in Motion 2040 2.0:
Web: www.compassidaho.org � O M�A o A
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Email infoC@compassidaho.orci ��w� r
More information about the development review process: . �. COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION
of Southwest Idaho
http://www.compassidaho.orci/dashboard/devreview.htm '