HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-09 ACHD CH L Mary May, President
Kent Goldthorpe,Vice-President
Rebecca W.Arnold,Commissioner
Sara M. Baker,Commissioner
Jim D. Hansen,Commissioner
November 9, 2020
To: Stephanie Leonard, via email
KM Engineering
9233 W. State Street
Boise, ID 83714
Subject: MER20-0110/ H-2020-0097
2810 E. Franklin Road
Automotive Tools and Equipment Supplier
The applicant is requesting annexation and zoning of 0.9 acres into the City of Meridian with
a C-G (Commercial-General) zoning designation to allow for a remodel of the existing building
to accommodate an online automotive tools and equipment supplier.
A. Findings of Fact
This application is for annexation and rezone only. Listed below are some of the findings
of fact that the District may identify when it reviews a future development application. The
District may add additional findings when it reviews a specific redevelopment application.
1. Franklin Road
a. Existing Conditions: Franklin Road is improved with 5-travel lanes, vertical curb,
gutter, and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk abutting the site. There is 80-feet of right-
of-way for Franklin Road (40-feet from centerline).
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.
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 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's Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any street improvements to
Franklin Road abutting the site.
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d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Franklin Road is fully improved; therefore,
no additional right-of-way dedication or street improvements should be required as
part of a future development application.
Consistent with District Minor Improvements policy, the applicant should be
required to repair or replace any damaged or deficient facilities on Franklin Road
abutting the site.
2. Driveways-Franklin Road
a. Existing Conditions: There is an existing 23-foot wide full acess curb cut
driveway from the site onto Franklin Road located 431-feet west of Olson Avenue
in general alignment with an existing driveway on the south side of Franklin Road
across from the site.
b. Policy:
Access Points Policy: District Policy 7205.4.1 states that all access points
associated with development applications shall be determined in accordance with
the policies in this section and Section 7202. Access points shall be reviewed only
for a development application that is being considered by the lead land use agency.
Approved access points may be relocated and/or restricted in the future if the land
use intensifies, changes, or the property redevelops.
Access Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 states that direct access to principal
arterials is typically prohibited. If a property has frontage on more than one street,
access shall be taken from the street having the lesser functional classification. If
it is necessary to take access to the higher classified street due to a lack of frontage,
the minimum allowable spacing shall be based on Table lb under District policy
7205.4.7, unless a waiver for the access point has been approved by the District
Commission. Driveways, when approved on a principal arterial shall operate as a
right-in/right-out only, and the District will require the construction of a raised
median to restrict the left turning movements.
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 requires driveways located on
principal arterial roadways to be located a minimum of 355-feet from the nearest
intersection for a right-in/right-out only driveway. Full-access driveways are not
allowed on principal arterial roadways.
Successive Driveways: District policy 7205.4.7 Table 1 b, requires driveways
located on principal arterial roadways with a speed limit of 40 MPH to align or offset
a minimum of 400-feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7205.4.8 restricts high-volume driveways
(100 VTD or more)to a maximum width of 36-feet and low-volume driveways (less
than 100 VTD)to a maximum width of 30-feet. Curb return type driveways with 30-
foot radii will be required for high-volume driveways with 100 VTD or more. Curb
return type driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for low-volume driveways
with less than 100 VTD.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create
maintenance problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In
accordance with District policy, 7205.4.8, 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 and install pavement tapers in accordance with Table 2
under District Policy 7205.4.8.
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Cross Access Easements/Shared Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.1 states
that cross access utilizes a single vehicular connection that serves two or more
adjoining lots or parcels so that the driver does not need to re-enter the public street
system.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to use the existing 23-foot wide
full access curb cut driveway onto Franklin Road to provde access to the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to use the existing
driveway onto Franklin Road should be approved, as proposed. This site does not
have frontage on a lesser classified street and the existing driveway aligns with a
driveway on the south side of Franklin Road across from the site. This driveway
may be restricted to right in/right-out only in the future, as conditions warrant as
determined by ACHD. This driveway should also be reconstructed as a curb return
type driveway with a maximum width of 30-feet.
B. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
This application is for an annexation and rezone only. Site specific conditions of approval
will be established as part of the future development application.
1. Submit civil plans to ACHD Development Services for review and approval. The impact
fee assessment will not be released until the civil plans are approved by ACHD.
2. Comply with the Standard Conditions of Approval as noted below.
C. Traffic Information
Trip Generation
This development is estimated to generate 42 vehicle trips per day; and 5 vehicle trips per
hour in the PM peak hour, based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation
Manual, 101" edition.
Condition of Area Roadways: Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour(VPH)
Roadway Frontage Functional PM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Classification Traffic Count Level of Service
Franklin Road 152-feet Principal Arterial 860 Better than "E"
* Acceptable level of service for a five-lane principal arterial is "E" (1,780 VPH).
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 east of Locust Grove Road was 19,758
on October 9, 2019.
D. Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Standard Conditions of Approval
4. Appeal Guidelines
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6218.
Sincerely,
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Dawn Battles
Planner
Development Services
cc: City of Meridian (Sonya Allen), via email
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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).
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, 7203.6, 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.
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.
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.
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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
1. 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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