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This is an annexation with rezone, conditional use permit, and preliminary plat
application to allow for the development of a 116-lot subdivision on 35.7-acres.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: West of Ten Mile Road on both sides of Vicinity Mai
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Staff Contact: Stacey Yarrington, Planner III
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E-mail: syarrington(@achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval of an annexation with rezone
from R1 (Estate Residential) and RUT (Rural Urban Transition) to R-8 (Medium density
Residential), a conditional use permit, and preliminary plat to allow for the development of a 116-
lot subdivision consisting of 76 single-family lots, 9 multi-family lots (216 units), and 31 common
lots located on 35.7-acres.
The City of Meridian's Future Land Use Map designates this area as Civic, Medium density
Residential, and Mixed-use Community.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction I Land Use Zoning
North Medium-low density Residential (Chaparral Elementary) R-4,
Medium density Residential R-8
South General Retail and Service Commercial C-G
East Community Business C-C
West Medium density Residential R-8
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:
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• Horse Meadows, a 29-lot single family development located west of the site was approved by
ACHD in December 2020.
• Mile High Pines, a mixed-use development of multi-family, professional office, retail, and
commercial uses located adjacent to the site was approved by ACHD in November 2020.
5. Transit: Transit services are available to serve this site, via routes 40 and 42
6. Pathway Crossings: United States Access Board R304.5.1.2 Shared Use Paths. In shared use
paths, the width of curb ramps runs, and blended transitions shall be equal to the width of the shared
use path.
AASHTO's Guidelines for the Development of Bicycle Facilities 5.3.5 Other Intersection
Treatments: The opening of a shared use path at the roadway should be at least the same width
as the shared use path itself. If a curb ramp is provided, the ramp should be the full width of the
path, not including any flared sides if utilized. . . Detectable warnings should be placed across the
full width of the ramp.
FHWA's "Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access" (1999) reflected common ADA-related
concepts: Chapter 6, Page 16-6: The width of the ramp should be at least as wide as the average
width of the trail to improve safety for users who will be traveling at various speeds. In addition, the
overall width of the trail should be increased, so the curb ramp can be slightly offset to the side. The
increased width reduces conflict at the intersection by providing more space for users at the bottom
of the ramp.
7. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 0.76 centerline miles of new public
road.
8. 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. The impact fee assessment will not be released until the civil plans are approved by ACHD.
9. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
• Black Cat Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5-lanes from Franklin Road to Cherry
Lane between 2031 and 2035.
• The intersection of Cherry Lane and Ten Mile Road is scheduled in the IFYWP to be widened
to 5-lanes on the north leg, 6-lanes on the south, 7-lanes east, and 6-lanes on the west leg
with the design year in 2025 and construction in the future.
10. Roadways to Bikeways Master Plan: ACHD's Roadways to Bikeways Master Plan (BMP) was
adopted by the ACHD Commission in May of 2009 and was update in 2018. The plan seeks to
implement the Planned Bicycle Network to support bicycling as a viable transportation option for
Ada County residents with a wide range of ages and abilities, maintain bicycle routes in a state of
good repair in order to ensure they are consistently available for use, promote awareness of existing
bicycle routes and features and support encouragement programs and to facilitate coordination
and cooperation among local jurisdictions in implementing the Roadways to Bikeways Plan
recommendations.
The BMP identifies Ten Mile Road as a Level 2 facility and was constructed as part of the ACHD
Ten Mile Road project. The BMP also identifies level 1 facilities on the new collector roadway (Pine
Avenue abutting the site. The applicant will construct the new collector roadway consistent with the
MSM and the Roadways to Bikeways Master plan.
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B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation (if TIS required): This development is estimated to generate 2,343 additional
vehicle trips per day (28 existing); 186 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour (3
existing), based on the traffic impact study.
2. Traffic Impact Study
CR Engineering, Inc. prepared a traffic impact study for the proposed Foxcroft Subdivision. Below
is an executive summary of the findings as presented by CR Engineering, Inc. 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.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Level of Service Roadways:
All ACHD study roadway segments are projected to continue operating at acceptable levels of
service under Existing, 2025 Background Traffic and 2025 Build-Out Year Total Traffic conditions.
Intersections:
Turn lane analysis was conducted at the Black Cat Road and Pine Avenue intersection. Under
Existing conditions, the following turn lanes are warranted based on ACHD's turn-lane guidelines:
• Northbound right-turn lane
• Southbound right-turn lane
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With the Pine Avenue connection between Ten Mile Road and Black Cat Road, over the Ten Mile
Creek that is to be constructed by the applicant with the first phase of the development; all ACHD
study intersections are projected to continue operating at acceptable levels of service under 2025
Background Traffic and 2025 Build-Out Year Total Traffic conditions.
The estimated site traffic at the external study area intersections as a percentage of the 2025 Total
Traffic conditions are:
❑ Black Cat Road and Pine Avenue intersection — 5.5% in the AM peak hour and 4.9% in the
PM peak hour
❑ Ten Mile Road and Pine Avenue intersection —4.1% in the AM peak hour and 4.0% in the
PM peak hour
The signal timing at the Pine Avenue and Ten Mile Road intersection will need to be monitored and
adjusted once the west leg of Pine Avenue is improved and connected to Black Cat Road.
a. Policy
Mitigation Proposals: Mitigation recommendations shall be provided within the report. At a
minimum, for each roadway segment and intersection that does not meet the minimum
acceptable level of service planning threshold or v/c ratio, the report must discuss feasible
measures to avoid or reduce the impact to the system. To be considered adequate, measures
should be specific and feasible. Mitigation may also include:
• Revision to the Phasing Plan to coincide with the District's planning Capital Projects.
• Reducing the scope and/or scale of the project.
Alternative Mitigation Measures: 7106.7.3 states that if traditional mitigation measures such
as roadway widening and intersection improvements are infeasible as determined by ACHD,
the TIS may recommend alternative mitigation measures. Alternative mitigation measures shall
demonstrate that impacts from the project will be offset.
• If the impacted roadway segments and/or intersections are programmed as funded in
the Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP) or the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP);
no alternative mitigation is required.
• If the impacted roadway segments and/or intersections are not programmed in either
the IFYWP or the CIP; the applicant may (i) analyze the shoulder hour and (ii) provide a
safety analysis to determine alternative mitigation requirements.
o If the impacted roadway segments and intersections meet the minimum
acceptable level of service planning thresholds in the shoulder hour the applicant
may suggest feasible alternative mitigation such as: sidewalks, bike facilities,
connectivity, safety improvements, etc. within 1.5 miles of the proposed
development.
o If the shoulder hour planning thresholds are exceeded the applicant may request
to enter into a Development Agreement and pay into the Priority Corridor Fund
an amount determined by the ACHD to offset impacts from the project.
• Alternative Mitigation may also include:
o Revision to the Phasing Plan to coincide with the District's future Capital
Projects.
o Reducing the scope and/or scale of the project.
Level of Service Planning Thresholds: District Policy 7206.4.1 states that, Level of Service
Planning Thresholds have been established for principal arterials and minor arterials within
ACHD's Capital Improvement Plan and are also listed in section 7106. Unless otherwise
required to provide a Traffic Impact Study under section 7106, a proposed development with
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site traffic less than 10% of the existing downstream roadway or intersection peak hour traffic
shall not be required to provide mitigation for a roadway or intersection that currently exceeds
the minimum acceptable level of service planning threshold or V/C ratio.
b. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Staff comments are provided by District Traffic
Services and Development Review staff. Staff has reviewed the submitted traffic impact study
(TIS) and generally agrees with the findings and recommendations.
The TIS indicates that all study intersections and roadway segments meet ACHD's minimum
operational thresholds for existing traffic, 2025 background traffic, and 2025 build-out year total
traffic conditions.
The TIS identified that a northbound turn lane and a southbound turn-lane are warranted under
existing traffic conditions at the following intersection:
• Black Cat Road and Pine Avenue Road (Off-Site)—PM Peak Hour (4.9% total traffic)
With the Pine Avenue connection between Ten Mile Road and Black Cat Road, over the Ten
Mile Creek that is to be constructed by the applicant with the first phase of the development; the
site generated traffic is projected to be 4.9% of the total traffic at the Black Cat Road/Pine
Avenue intersection. Therefore, no improvements are required consistent with District Level of
Service Planning Threshold policy that states a proposed development with site traffic less than
10% of the existing downstream roadway or intersection peak hour traffic shall not be required
to provide mitigation for a roadway or intersection that currently exceeds minimum acceptable
level of service planning threshold or V/C ratio.
The TIS notes with the Pine Avenue connection, the signal timing at the Ten Mile Road and
Pine Avenue intersection should be adjusted to accommodate the increase in traffic patterns.
3. 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
Ten Mile Road 153-feet Minor Arterial 1,474 Better than "E"
Pine Avenue 1,650-feet Collector 182 Better than "D"
•Acceptable level of service for a five-lane minor arterial is "E" (1,540 VPH).
•Acceptable level of service for a two-lane collector is "D" (425 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 Ten Mile Road north of Franklin Road was 27,049 on
January 10, 2018.
• There are no current average daily traffic counts for Pine Avenue east of Black Cat Road.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Ten Mile Road/Pine Avenue Intersection
a. Existing Conditions: The Pine Avenue/Ten Mile Road intersection is signalized and fully built
out with 5 lanes on the north and south legs and 4-lanes on the east leg of the intersection. The
east leg of the intersection is improved with two receiving lanes and dedicated left and right turn
lanes.
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b. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The portion of Pine Avenue that intersects Ten Mile
Road at the signalized intersection, creating the west leg is proposed to be constructed by the
Mile High Pines development south of the site. The intersection is proposed to be constructed
with 4-lanes to match the improvements on the east leg of the intersection across from the site.
The applicant has indicated that they have entered into an agreement with the owner/developer
of the Mile High Pines development south of the site to construct Pine Avenue. The applicant
should coordinate with the owner/developer of the property to the south to fully construct Pine
Avenue with 4-lanes at the intersection (one westbound receiving lane, eastbound left turn lane
an eastbound thru lane and an eastbound right turn lane) with vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot
wide sidewalk (5-foot wide detached) as part of this project. The applicant should be required
to dedicate additional right-of-way at the intersection to accommodate these improvements.
IF the property owner/developer to the south chooses not to participate in the construction of
the intersection, then the applicant should be required to construct the west leg of the
intersection; Pine Avenue that intersects Ten Mile Road as '/2 of a 3-lane street section (one
westbound receiving lane, eastbound left turn lane and an eastbound thru/right turn lane) with
vertical curb, gutter and 7-foot wide sidewalk (5-foot wide detached) abutting the site and a a-
foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff
on the unimproved side of the roadway. The applicant should dedicate additional right-of-way
at the intersection to accommodate the improvements. Additionally, in order to align the west
and east legs of the intersection of Pine Avenue and Ten Mile Road, the applicant may be
required to restripe the east leg of Pine Avenue and modify the signal as a temporary
improvement until Pine Avenue can be constructed with 4-lanes at the intersection. The
applicant should be required to coordinate with Development Review staff to provide a signage
and striping plan for the modification to the existing signal.
The applicant should be required to enter into a signal agreement with ACHD to modify the
existing signal. The signal agreement should include requirements that the west leg of the
intersection be designed and constructed as either a full 4-lane roadway with a 4 X 4: one
westbound receiving lane, one dedicated left turn lane, one eastbound thru lane and one
dedicated right turn lane on the west approach and the design on the east approach with one
eastbound receiving lane, one eastbound drop lane, one westbound thru/right turn lane and one
dedicated left turn lane or as half of a 3-lane roadway with a 3 X 4: one receiving lane, one
dedicated left turn lane, and one thru/right lane on the west approach and the design on the
east approach with one receiving lane, one dedicated right turn lane, one dedicated left turn
lane and one westbound through lane. The agreement should also include modifications to the
north, south, and east legs of the intersection necessary to accommodate the construction of
the west leg of the intersection. The applicant is responsible for all costs associated with the
design, hardware, and installation of the signal modifications.
To ensure the Ten Mile Road/Pine Avenue intersection will be improved when warranted, the
following items must be in place prior to plans acceptance for the first final plat which
necessitates the improvements based on the findings of the traffic impact study:
• Signal Agreement
• Full design and approved plans for the intersection
2. Ten Mile Road
a. Existing Conditions: Ten Mile Road is improved with 5-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and
7-foot wide sidewalk abutting the site. There is 96-feet of right-of-way for Ten Mile Road (48-
feet from centerline).
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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 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 Ten Mile Road is designated in the
MSM as a Residential Mobility Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 72-foot street
section within 96-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Ten Mile Road
abutting the site.
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d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Ten Mile Road is fully improved with 5-travel lanes,
vertical curb, gutter, and sidewalk; therefore, no additional right-of-way dedication or street
improvements are required as part of this application.
Consistent with District Minor Improvements policy, the applicant should be required to repair
or replace any damaged or deficient facilities along Ten Mile Road abutting the site.
3. Pine Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: Pine Avenue is stubbed at the site's west property line.
There is an existing shared driveway/gravel road that intersects Ten Mile Road at the site's east
property line and extends 1,670-feet to the west.
b. Policy:
Collector Street Policy: District policy 7206.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all collector frontages adjacent to the site or internal to the development as required
below, regardless of whether access is taken to all of the adjacent streets.
Master Street Map and Typologies Policy: District policy 7206.5 states that if the collector
street is designated with a typology on the Master Street Map, that typology shall be considered
for the required street improvements. If there is no typology listed in the Master Street Map,
then standard street sections shall serve as the default.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard
right-of-way width for collector streets shall typically be 50 to 70-feet, depending on the location
and width of the sidewalk and the location and use of the roadway. The right-of-way width may
be reduced, with District approval, if the sidewalk is located within an easement; in which case
the District will require a minimum right-of-way width that extends 2-feet behind the back-of-
curb on each side.
The standard street section shall be 46-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). This width typically
accommodates a single travel lane in each direction, a continuous center left-turn lane, and bike
lanes.
Residential Collector Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard street section
for a collector in a residential area shall be 36-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). The District
will consider a 33-foot or 29-foot street section with written fire department approval and taking
into consideration the needs of the adjacent land use, the projected volumes, the need for
bicycle lanes, and on-street parking.
Half Street Policy: District Policy 7206.2.2 required improvements shall consist of pavement
widening to one-half the required width, including vertical curb, gutter, and concrete sidewalk
(minimum 7-feet attached, or 5-foot detached), plus 12-feet of additional pavement widening
beyond the centerline established for the street to provide an adequate roadway surface, with
the pavement crowned at the ultimate centerline. A 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow
ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff shall be constructed on the unimproved
side.
Sidewalk Policy: District policy 7206.5.6 requires a concrete sidewalk at least 5-feet wide to
be constructed on both sides of all collector 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.
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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.
ACHD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map
(MSM) guide the right-of-way acquisition, collector street requirements, and specific roadway
features required through development. A new collector roadway was identified on the MSM
with the street typology of Residential Collector. The new collector roadway should align with
Pine Avenue on the east side of Ten Mile Road and continue through the property connecting
with Pine Avenue on the east side of Black Cat Road. The Residential Collector typology as
depicted in the Livable Street Design Guide recommends a 2-lane roadway with bike lanes, a
36-foot street section within 54-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The TIS indicated that the bridge over the Tenmile Creek Canal is to be
constructed with the first phase of the development. The applicant is proposing to construct
Pine Avenue as '/2 of a 36-foot collector street section with vertical curb, gutter, 8-foot wide
bioretention swale, and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk from the east property line 890-
feet to the west, at which point the site abuts both sides of the future Pine Avenue; then the
applicant is proposing to construct the remaining section of Pine Avenue as a 36-foot street
section with vertical curb, gutter, and 8-foot wide bioretention swales within 50-feet of right-of-
way, and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk within an easement.
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should be approved, as proposed, as per Policy 8202.27, bioretention swales are allowed on
collector streets, and are reviewed at time of plan submittal for final approval.
IF this site is developed prior to Mile High Pine Subdivision, consistent with District Half-Street
policy, the applicant should be required to construct the section of Pine Avenue from outside of
the Pine Avenue/Ten Mile intersection area to the west approximately 630-feet as '/2 of a 36-
foot collector street section with vertical curb, gutter, 7-foot wide attached (5-foot wide detached)
concrete sidewalk, plus 12-feet of additional pavement widening and 3-foot wide gravel
shoulders on the unimproved side. The applicant should be required to provide a minimum 6-
foot wide planter strip, or 8-foot wide planter strip if street trees are desired. For detached
sidewalks, the applicant should be required to extend the right-of-way to 2-feet behind the back
edge of sidewalk, or the applicant may reduce the right-of-way width to 2-feet behind the back
of curb and provide a permanent right-of-way easement from the right-of-way line to 2-feet
behind the back edge of the sidewalk.
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4. Internal Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no existing roadways within 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.
For the City of Kuna and City of Star: Unless otherwise approved by Kuna or Star, the standard
street section shall be 36-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
50-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.
• 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.
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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.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct the internal streets as 33-foot
street sections with curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide attached sidewalk within 47-feet of right-of-
way.
The applicant is proposing to construct a cul-de-sac at the terminus of Sugar Pine Court.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed.
The applicant should be required to construct the cul-de-sac with a minimum 45-foot turning
radius.
5. Alley / Minor Urban Local Street
a. Existing Conditions: There are no existing alleys within the site.
b. Policy:
Alley Access: District Policy 7210.1 states that an alley may serve as the primary vehicular
access to a lot or building, but an alley should not provide the sole public right-of-way frontage.
A lot served by an alley shall also have public street frontage.
Minor Local Street Policy: District policy 7207.5.2 states that a minor local street is defined
as a reduced width local street that provides direct lot access for residential uses, and in limited
circumstances, commercial or mixed use as described below.
Pavement Width and Curb Type: A minor local shall be constructed with a reduced width of
24-feet from back-of-curb to back-of-curb with curb and gutter. Where the minor local street is
utilized in a gridded street system with alleys, vertical curb shall be required, and direct lot
access shall be restricted. Where the minor local street is utilized, with residential open space
scenarios, rolled curb or ribbon curbing (with an inverted crown), is allowed if access to the rear
of the parcels is provided from the minor local street.
Sidewalk and Right-of-Way: Five-foot wide concrete sidewalks are required on both sides,
unless as otherwise described below or approved by ACHD and the lead land use agency. The
sidewalk for this street section may be located within a permanent right-of-way easement. If
the sidewalk is located within an easement, the minimum right-of-way width for this street
section is 28-feet, to allow for 2-feet behind the back-of-curb on each side. Sidewalk may not
be required or may be required on one side only as determined by the lead land use agency, if
the minor local street is used in residential areas where houses accessing the minor local street
are built with the front of the house (including the front door)facing the common or open space
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lots that include a connected system of sidewalks or paved pathways and the lotting pattern is
mirrored on both sides of the street.
Parking: Parking is prohibited on both sides of this street section. "No Parking" signs are
required. Alternative parking for guests, visitors, auxiliary residential parking, and deliveries
shall be provided and shall be designated and located in coordination with the lead land use
agency. Typically, this parking will be provided via community parking spaces located within
walking distance of these types of residences. Walking distance shall be defined by the lead
land use agency.
Requirements (This street section may only be used if the following conditions are met):
• The maximum projected ADT is less than 400.
• The street connects to two other standard size streets.
• There is support from the lead land use agency (either from staff or Commission/
Council).
• Maximum block length of 600-feet.
• In commercial or mixed-use areas where urban designs utilizing alleys are desirable but
may be impractical due to access restrictions to classified roadways (arterials, collectors,
and residential collectors). In this example, the minor local street would parallel the
access-restricted roadway and would provide direct access to the commercial or mixed-
use lots.
• No portion of a building shall be over 30-feet in height. If any portion of a building is over
30-feet in height, aerial fire apparatus is required, and a 26-foot wide street is required
(International Fire Code Appendix D Section C105). However, a 26-foot wide street, with
a minimum right-of-way of 30-feet, is allowed if all other requirements for a minor local
street are met.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 20-foot wide alley to run
east/west between Aleppo Avenue and White Leaf Way.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District Alley
Access policy that does not allow an alley to provide the sole right-of-way frontage to a lot or
building. The proposed lots that are to access the proposed alley do not have frontage on
another public street as they abut a common or open space lot.
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street between Aleppo Avenue and White Leaf Way as a 24-foot street section with curb and
gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on one-side of the roadway.
OR;
IF the City of Meridian determines that the houses accessing the minor local street are built with
the front of the house (including the front door) facing the common or open space lot and there
is a connected system of sidewalks or paved pathways within the common or open space lot,
THEN, no sidewalk is required on the minor urban local street.
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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. If street trees are desired, then an
8-foot wide planter strip should be provided.
The applicant should be required to install "No Parking" signs at the street/street intersections.
6. Roadway Offsets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no roadways within the site.
b. Policy:
Collector Offset Policy: District policy 7205.4.2 states that the optimum spacing for new
signalized collector roadways intersecting minor arterials is one half-mile.
Local Offset Policy: District policy 7206.4.5, states that the preferred spacing for a new local
street intersecting a collector roadway is to align or provide a minimum offset of 330-feet from
any other street (measured centerline to centerline).
District policy 7207.4.2, requires local roadways to align or provide a minimum offset of 125-
feet from any other street (measured centerline to centerline).
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct Pine Avenue to intersect Ten
Mile Road one half-mile mile north of Franklin Road.
The applicant is proposing to construct a local street, White Leaf Way to intersect Pine Avenue
974-feet west of Ten Mile Road.
The applicant is proposing to construct a local street, Aleppo Avenue, to intersect Pine Avenue,
570-feet west of White Leaf Way.
The applicant is proposing to construct the internal streets with a minimum 125-foot offset from
any other street.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed.
7. Driveways
7.1 Pine Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: There are 3 unimproved driveways onto Pine Avenue from the site.
b. Policy:
Access 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.
District Policy 7206.1 states that the primary function of a collector is to intercept traffic from the
local street system and carry that traffic to the nearest arterial. A secondary function is to service
adjacent property. Access will be limited or controlled. Collectors may also be designated at
bicycle and bus routes.
Driveway Location Policy (Signalized Intersection): District policy 7206.4.3 requires
driveways located on collector roadways near a signalized intersection to be located outside the
area of influence; OR a minimum of 440-feet from the signalized intersection for a full-access
driveway and a minimum of 220-feet from the signalized intersection for a right-in/right-out only
driveway. Dimensions shall be measured from the centerline of the intersection to the centerline
of the driveway.
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Successive Driveways: District policy 7206.4.5 Table 1, requires driveways located on
collector roadways with a speed limit of 35 MPH and daily traffic volumes greater than 100 VTD
to align or offset a minimum of 285-feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7206.4.6 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,
7206.4.6, 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 7206.4.6.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct 2, 30-foot wide curb return type
driveways onto Pine Avenue from the site located 330-feet west of Ten Mile Road in alignment
with the proposed Ten Mile Pines access to the south; and 970-feet west of Ten Mile Road in
alignment with the proposed White Leaf Way (measured centerline to centerline).
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct a 30-foot wide
curb return type driveway onto Pine Avenue from the site located 970-feet west of Ten Mile
Road in alignment with the proposed White Leaf Way, meets District policy and should be
approved, as proposed.
The applicant's proposal to construct a 30-foot wide driveway located 330-feet west of Ten Mile
Road does not meet District Driveway Location policy, which requires full access driveways on
collector roadways to be located a minimum of 440-feet from the signalized intersection.
Although the location of the driveway does not meet District policy; staff recommends approval
of the proposed driveway location as it is necessary to provide access to the multi-family portion
of the site and in alignment with the proposed High Mile Pines access to the south. This is a
25% modification to the dimensional standard and is approved at the discretion of the
Development Services Manager.
8. Bridge for Ten Mile Creek Canal Crossing
The District will require that the applicant submit the bridge plans for the crossing of the Ten Mile
Creek Canal (Pine Avenue)for review and approval prior to the pre-construction meeting of the first
phase for final plat approval. Note: all plan submittals for bridges or pipe crossings of irrigation
facilities should be submitted to ACHD for review no later than December 151" for construction in
the following year prior to irrigation season.
9. 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.
10. 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.
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11. Other Access
Ten Mile Road is classified as a minor arterial roadway, Pine Avenue is classified as a collector
roadway. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is
prohibited to these roadways and should be noted on the final plat.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Coordinate with the owner/developer of the property to the south to fully construct Pine Avenue with
4-lanes at the intersection (one westbound receiving lane, eastbound left turn lane an eastbound
thru lane and an eastbound right turn lane) with vertical curb, gutter and 7-foot wide sidewalk (5-
foot wide detached) as part of this project. Dedicate additional right-of-way at the intersection to
accommodate these improvements.
OR
Construct the west leg of the intersection; Pine Avenue that intersects Ten Mile Road as '/2 of a 3-
lane street section (one westbound receiving lane, eastbound left turn lane and an eastbound
thru/right turn lane) with vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot wide sidewalk (5-foot wide detached)
abutting the site and a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the
roadway storm runoff on the unimproved side of the roadway. Dedicate additional right-of-way at
the intersection to accommodate the improvements. Restripe the east leg of Pine Avenue and
modify the signal as a temporary improvement until Pine Avenue can be constructed with 4-lanes
at the intersection. Coordinate with Development Review staff to provide a signage and striping
plan for the modification to the existing signal.
Enter into a signal agreement with ACHD to modify the existing signal. The signal agreement
should include requirements that the west leg of the intersection be designed and constructed as
either as a full 4-lane roadway with a 4 X 4: one westbound receiving lane, one dedicated left turn
lane, one eastbound thru lane and one dedicated right turn lane on the west approach and the
design on the east approach with one eastbound receiving lane, one eastbound drop lane, one
westbound thru/right turn lane and one dedicated left turn lane or as half of a 3-lane roadway with
a 3 X 4: one receiving lane, one dedicated left turn lane, and one thru/right lane on the west
approach and the design on the east approach with one receiving lane, one dedicated right turn
lane, one dedicated left turn lane and one westbound through lane. The agreement should also
include modifications to the north, south, and east legs of the intersection necessary to
accommodate the construction of the west leg of the intersection. The applicant is responsible for
all costs associated with the design, hardware, and installation of the signal modifications.
To ensure the Ten Mile Road/Pine Avenue intersection will be improved when warranted, the
following items must be in place prior to plans acceptance for the first final plat which necessitates
the improvements based on the findings of the traffic impact study:
• Signal Agreement
• Full design and approved plans for the intersection
2. Repair or replace any damaged or deficient facilities along Ten Mile Road abutting the site.
3. Construct the section of Pine Avenue from outside of the Pine Avenue/Ten Mile intersection area
to the west approximately 630-feet as '/2 of a 36-foot collector street section with vertical curb,
gutter, 7-foot wide attached (5-foot wide detached) concrete sidewalk, plus 12-feet of additional
pavement widening and 3-foot wide gravel shoulders on the unimproved side.
4. Construct the remaining section of Pine Avenue to the west property line as a 36-foot collector
street section with vertical curb, gutter, 7-foot wide attached (5-foot wide detached) concrete
sidewalk.
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5. Provide a minimum 6-foot wide planter strip, or 8-foot wide planter strip if street trees are desired.
For detached sidewalks, the right-of-way can extend to 2-feet behind the back edge of sidewalk,
or the right-of-way width can be reduced to 2-feet behind the back of curb and provide a
permanent right-of-way easement from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind the back edge of the
sidewalk.
6. Submit the bridge plans for the crossing of the Ten Mile Creek Canal (Pine Avenue) for review
and approval prior to the pre-construction meeting of the first phase for final plat approval.
7. Construct the internal streets as 33-foot street sections with curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide attached
sidewalk within 47-feet of right-of-way.
8. Construct a cul-de-sac at the terminus of Sugar Pine Court with a minimum 45-foot turning radius.
9. Construct a minor urban local street between Aleppo Avenue and White Leaf Way as a 24-foot
street section with curb and gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on one-side of the roadway.
OR
10. IF the City of Meridian determines that the houses accessing the minor local street are built with
the front of the house (including the front door)facing the common or open space lot and there is a
connected system of sidewalks or paved pathways within the common or open space lot, THEN,
no sidewalk is required on the minor urban local street.
11. 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. If street trees are desired, then an 8-foot wide
planter strip should be provided.
12. Install "No Parking" signs at the street/street intersections.
13. Construct Pine Avenue to intersect Ten Mile Road one half-mile mile north of Franklin Road.
14. Construct a local street, White Leaf Way to intersect Pine Avenue 974-feet west of Ten Mile
Road.
15. Construct a local street, Aleppo Avenue, to intersect Pine Avenue, 570-feet west of White Leaf
Way.
16. Construct 2, 30-foot wide curb return type driveways onto Pine Avenue from the site located 330-
feet west of Ten Mile Road in alignment with the proposed Ten Mile Pines access to the south;
and 970-feet west of Ten Mile Road in alignment with the proposed White Leaf Way.
17. Submit the bridge plans for the crossing of the Ten Mile Creek Canal (Pine Avenue) for review
and approval prior to the pre-construction meeting of the first phase for final plat approval.
18. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to
Ten Mile Road and Pine Avenue and should be noted on the final plat.
19. 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.
20. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit.
21. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
E. Standard Conditions of Approval
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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.
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
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1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Utility Coordinating Council
4. Development Process Checklist
5. Appeal Guidelines
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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
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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