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David E. Wynkoop, President 318 East 37th Street
Dave Bivens, 1 st Vice President Garden City ID 83714-6499
Judy Peavey -Derr, 2nd Vice President Phone (208) 387-6100
Susan S. Eastlake, Commissioner FAX (208) 387-6391
Sherry R. Huber, Commissioner R 5 E-mail: tellus@ACHD.ada.id.us
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Lombard -Conrad Architects
1221 Shoreline Lane
Boise, Idaho 83702
Re: Staff Level Approval
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Facts and Findings:
2515 West Ustick Road
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Annexation/rezone
A. The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) staff has received the above referenced application
requesting annexation and rezone 5-acres from RUT (Rural Urban Transition) to L-O (Limit
Office). The 5-acre site is located on the south side of Ustick Road approximately 1/3 of a mile
east of Ten Mile Road. There was no preliminary site plan included in this application packet.
The letter of intent stated that there is an existing single-family residence to be removed and a
26,000-square foot stake center is proposed for the site. This development is estimated to
generate 470 additional vehicle trips per day (10 existing) based on the Institute of
Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual.
B. The application and site plan stamped and received by the City of Meridian on March 22, 2002,
and submitted to the District on March 27, 2002, has been reviewed by the ACHD Planning and
Development staff and conforms to applicable District standards/policy, or can be made to
conform with the change(s) to the plan described in the requirements stated below.
C. This is a staff level approval and will not be heard by the ACHD Commission unless the site plan
is changed in such a manner as to not conform to District standards/policy or an appeal of the
Planning and Development staff decision is submitted as described within the Standard
Requirements outlined below.
D. On April 1, 2002, the District Planning and Development staff inspected this site and evaluated
the transportation system in the vicinity. On April 5, 2002, the staff met as the District's
Technical Review Committee and reviewed the impacts of this proposed development on the
District's transportation system. The results of that analysis constitute the following Facts and
Findings and recommended Site Specific Requirements.
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E. For the purposes of estimating daily trip generation and assessing impact fees for this project, the
proposed use of this development has been classified as General office. (Per the ITE Manual)
The impact fee rate from the fee tables for this use is $2,169 per thousand square feet of gross
building area, based on the impact fee ordinance in effect at this time. Note: This rate is
provided for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as an impact fee rate
certification. The impact fee will be assessed at the time of plans acceptance by District
staff, and shall be based on the fee tables and provisions of the District's Impact Fee
Ordinance in effect at that time.
F. Development patterns in the surrounding area are predominately residential. To the north of the
site is Bridgetower Crossing Subdivision. To the south, east and west of the site is residential.
G. The Bridgetower Crossing site is located on the south side of McMillan Road between Ten Mile
Road and Linder Road, and extends to Ustick Road; and it also incorporates the northeast corner
of Ten Mile Road and McMillan Road. Bridgetower Crossing received preliminary plat
approval for 336 lots on 175.91 acres of the site, and was requesting conditional use approval for
a total of 692 single-family residences, 59 senior housing units, 17 office lots, 10 commercial
lots, and an elementary school. The conditional use permit incorporates the entire
rezone/annexation property, and the preliminary plat for 336 lots. .
H. Ustick Road is a minor arterial with bike lane designation. Traffic count on Ustick Road west of
Linder Road was 5,318 on 8/16/00. There is currently 50-feet existing right-of-way (25-feet from
centerline). District policy for an arterial classified roadway is 96-feet required right-of-way (48-
feet from centerline).
I. Ustick Road is improved with two traffic lanes with no curb, gutter, or sidewalk abutting the site.
There is sidewalk to the east and west of the site including sidewalk to the north of the site. The
Ustick Road intersections with Ten Mile Road and Linder Road are four-way STOP controlled.
J. The applicant should be required to construct a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on Ustick Road
abutting the site, located 2-feet within the right-of-way. If the applicant constructs a meandering
sidewalk, provide a sidewalk easement to the District to construct the sidewalk outside of the
right-of-way. Coordinate the location and elevation of the sidewalk with District staff.
K. District policy requires driveways on arterial roadways to be constructed 220-feet from a
signalized intersection for right-in/right-out operations; 440-feet for full access; and 315-feet for
full access if there are no intervening driveways. Policy also requires driveways to be offset a
minimum of 230-feet from any existing or proposed driveways (based on 45 MPH).
L. District policy requires the applicant to pave the driveways to their full -required width and to a
point 30-feet beyond the edge of pavement of Ustick Road with 15-foot curb radii pavement
tapers abutting the existing roadway edge.
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M. All irrigation facilities should be relocated outside of the new right-of-way on Ustick Road.
N. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site should be
borne by the developer.
O. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing
by the District. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file numbers) for details.
Special Notification to Applicant:
1. In April of 2001, ACHD staff retained the services of Washington Group International to conduct
a six -square mile traffic study of the northwestern Meridian area from Ustick Road to Chinden
Boulevard, and from Meridian Road to one-half mile west of Black Cat Road. The study revealed
that the traffic capacities of the surrounding roadways (Ustick Road, McMillan Road, Ten Mile
Road, Linder Road) with the proposed developments is expected to push the roadways to their
2020 planning thresholds upon build -out of the projects.
After completion of the original study, and after meeting with representatives of the Meridian
City Council, Ada County Commissioners, ACHD Commissioners, and COMPASS, the study
was expanded to a 12-mile area from Eagle Road to McDermott Road and Ustick Road to
Chinden Boulevard. This has been deemed the "North Meridian Planning Area". The traffic
impact study is nearing completion and details the need for expanded roadways, signalized
intersections, and intersection improvements (see the study "conclusions" listed below). The
next phase of the study, the economic phase, cannot be prepared until the traffic impact phase is
complete, and will focus on the cost of the improvements deemed necessary by the study,
including right-of-way costs. The outcome of the economic study will provide the District with
an estimate of the costs to improve the roadways in the North Meridian Planning Area to handle
the traffic generated by the proposed developments in the area.
Staff anticipates that an extraordinary impact fee or Local Improvement District (LID) will be
implemented/established for the North Meridian Planning Area in order for the roadway system
to be adequately upgraded to handle the traffic generated by the development in this area. This
current preliminary plat under review would also be subject to any extraordinary fees that the
District may impose. At the Commission meeting on October 17, 2001, the Commission
directed staff to modify the report, and require the applicant to enter into a development
agreement with ACHD acknowledging the possibility of an extraordinary fee. Legal staff
has advised that a development agreement of this nature is not feasible. Should an
extraordinary fee be imposed in this area, future building permits in this subdivision would
also be subject to the fee, regardless of a development agreement. If the applicant were
opposed to such a fee, that opposition would be testified to at a public hearing to establish
such a fee. Any fee established for this area would not be retroactive to lots that had
already received building permits.
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If the rezone is approved and the District receives a development proposal, the District intends to
provide the following requirements, in addition to any additional requirements that may apply
upon District review of future development, to the City of Meridian:
Site Specific Requirements:
1. Dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Ustick Road abutting the parcel by
means of a warranty deed. The right-of-way purchase and sale agreement and deed must be
completed and signed by the applicant prior to scheduling the final plat for signature by the
ACHD Commission or prior to issuance of a building permit (or other required permits),
whichever occurs first. Allow up to 30 business days to process the right-of-way dedication
after receipt of all requested material. The owner will be paid the fair market value of the right-
of-way dedicated which is an addition to existing ACHD right-of-way if the owner submits a
letter of application to the impact fee administrator prior to breaking ground, in accordance with
ACHD Ordinance # 195.
2. Construct a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on Ustick Road located 2-feet within the right-of-
way. Coordinate the location and elevation of the sidewalk with District staff.
3. Replace unused curb cuts on Ustick Road with 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk to match the
existing improvements.
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. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in
writing by the District. Contact ACHD's Utility Coordinator at 387-2516 or 378-6258 (with
file number) for details.
6. Meet District drainage requirements per section 8000 of the ACHD Development Policy
Manual. Contact District staff at 387-6170 for details.
7. If utility relocation is necessary to construct improvements required with this development,
then all utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall
be borne by the developer.
8. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
9. Pave the driveways to their full -required width and to a point 30-feet beyond the edge of
pavement of Ustick Road with 15-foot curb radii pavement tapers abutting the existing roadway
edge.
10. As required by District policy, restrictions on the width, number and locations of driveways,
shall be placed on future development of this parcel.
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Standard Requirements:
1. The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant of the final decision made by
the ROWDS Manager when it is alleged that the ROWDS 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 of Highway Systems, 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 ROWDS 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 (� 0) days following the delivery to the appellant of
the ROWDS 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.
2. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in
accordance with Ordinance #195, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact
Fee Ordinance.
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3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Any change by the applicant in the 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.
7. 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.
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Conclusion of Law:
1. ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an
undue burden on the existing vehicular and pedestrian transportation system within the vicinity
impacted by the proposed development.
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact the ACHD Planning and Development
staff at 387-6170.
Sincerely,
Christy Richardson
Planning Review Supervisor
Right -of -Way & Development
cc: Project file
ACHD Construction Services
Lead agency
Chron
Arrow Engineering & Survey
222 E. State Street, Suite B
Eagle, Idaho 83616
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Meridian Fire Department
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Meridian Fire Department
April 5, 2002
TO: Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Joseph Silva, Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention
SUBJECT: LDS Church Annexation File # AZ 02-008 ,
2515 W. Ustick Rd.
Joseph Silva
Deputy Chief
Meridian Fire Department
540 E. Franklin Rd.
Meridian, Id 83642
(208) 888-1234
Fax (208)995-0390
The following will be the requirements and/or concerns to provide minimum levels of fire protection for
the proposed project:
1. That a frre-flow consistent with Appendix III -A of the Uniform Fire Code be provided to service
the entire project. Fine hydrants shall be placed an average of 400' apart. 1997 UFC Appendix III -A
2• Operational fire hydrants are required before combustible construction begins.
UPC 901.4.2 & 901.3
3. Acceptance of the water supply for fine protection
Water Department. will he by the. Meridian
4• Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department.
5. All radii shall be 28' inside and 48' outside radius for all internal roads and enhances.
6. The proposed annexation will have an unknown transient population and will have an unknown
impact Meridian Fire Department requests for service. According to a report completed by Fire &
Emergency Services Consulting Group in February of 2000 our requests for service are projected to reach
2800 in the year 2005 and 3800 by the year 2010, this is up from 2069 responses in fine year 2000.
7• Comply with the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code and Building Code.
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If CHWOKNEW Ada Count Highway ' y g way District
Right -of -Way & Development Department
Planning Review Division
This application requires Commission action because staff is requesting that the Commission appropriate
funds for the purchase of additional right-of-way on Ustick Road. This item was heard as part of the consent
agenda on February 26, 2003, at 6:30 pm. Tech Review for this item was held with the applicant on
February 14, 2003. Please refer to Attachment 4 for request for reconsideration guidelines.
Staff contact: Craig Hood, 387-6174, chood@achd.ada.id.us
File Numbers:
MCZC03-006, LDS Stake Center
Site address:
2515 W. Ustick Road, Meridian
Owner/Applicant:
LDS PM Group
C/O John Koudelka
713 Lake Hazel Road
Nampa, ID 83687
Representative:
Lombard Conrad Architects
C/O Brian Bennion
1221 Shoreline Lane
Boise, ID 83702
Application Information
The applicant is requesting certificate of zoning compliance approval from the City of meridian to construct a
24,437 square foot LDS stake center. The site is located on the south side of Ustick Road approximately 1/3
of a mile east of Ten Mile Road.
Acreage: 4.54-acres
Current Zoning: L-O
Proposed square footage: 24,437 square feet
Vicinity Map
A. Findings of Fact
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 222 additional vehicle trips per day (0
existing) based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual.
2. Impact Fees: There will be an impact fee assessed for the proposed building on this site. The fee
will be based on the impact fee ordinance in effect at the time that a building permit is issued.
3. Traffic Impact Study: A traffic impact study was not required with this application. This site is
located near the North Meridian Planning area and will contribute traffic onto the roadways that were
examined as a part of the North Meridian Planning Area Study.
Executive Summary of the North Meridian Traffic Plan
The proposed 12-square mile study area between US 20/26 and Ustick Road and between
McDermott Road and Eagle Road (Sections 25-28, 33-36 of T4N R1 W and sections 29-32 of T4N
R1 E), is selected Ada County Highway District (ACHD) for anticipated development build out. The
following are the principal findings and recommendations of the study:
♦ By the year 2020 the study area is anticipated to develop an additional 17,599 dwelling units,
2,744,000 square feet of office buildings, 1,929,000 square feet of retail buildings, 12 elementary
schools, 2 senior high schools, 2 junior high schools, 38,260 square feet of church buildings, and
approximately 60 acres of park.
♦ The build out scenario of the study area is projected to generate an average daily traffic (ADT) of
276,764 vehicles per day (vpd), of which the peak hour traffic (PHT) will be 28,206 vehicles per
hour (vph). Out of these trips approximately 10% of the trips remain internal within each section,
and 6% of the trips are pass -by trips.
♦ The distribution of the traffic from all of the study area sections indicate that approximately 30%
traffic directed towards south, 27% of the traffic directed towards east, 21 % of the traffic directed
towards west and north. The remaining 22% of the traffic is distributed within the study area.
♦ At build out, traffic on the arterials is expected to significantly increase (see Table 4)(not included).
♦ All of the arterial intersections in the study area are currently operating at acceptable level of
service of "C" or better.
♦ By the year 2020, the majority of study intersections are projected to meet the peak hour traffic
signal warrant.
♦ A proportionate share of the impacts of the individual sections at each of the study area arterial
intersections is summarized in Table 6 (not included).
♦ Several mid -mile intersections may warrant traffic signals due to the heavy left turn traffic volume.
♦ Chinden Boulevard is forecasted with 5-lane section in the study area. Right turns lanes may be
required at some access and arterial intersections.
♦ McMillan Road is forecasted with a 5-lane section east of Black Cat Road. McMillan Road is
forecasted with a 3-lane section west of Black Cat Road. At arterial intersections and at access
intersections right turns lanes may be necessary.
♦ Ustick Road is forecasted with a 5-11ane section east of Black Cat Road. Ustick Road is
forecasted with a 3-lane section west of Black Cat Road. At arterial intersections and at access
intersections right turns lanes may be necessary.
♦ Linder Road forecasted with a 5-lane section in the study area. At arterial intersections and at
access intersections right turns lanes may be required.
♦ McDermott Road is forecasted with a 3-lane section in the study area. At arterial intersections and
at access intersections turn lanes may be required.
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♦ Black Cat Road is forecasted with a 3-lane section in the study area. At arterial intersections right
turn lanes may be required.
♦ Ten Mile Road is forecasted with a 5-lane section in the study area. At arterial intersections and at
access intersections turn lanes may be required.
♦ Meridian Road requires a 3-lane section north of McMillan Road and 5-lane section south of
McMillan Road in the study area. At arterial intersections right turn lanes may be required.
♦ Locust Grove Road requires a 3-lane section in the study area. At arterial intersections right turn
lanes may be required. At Ustick Road a 5-lane section is forecasted.
4. Site Information: There was a single-family home on the site that was/will be removed.
5. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
a. North: Single-family residences (Bridgetower Crossing Subdivision)
b. South: Single-family residences (Fieldstone Meadows Subdivision #5)
c. East: Single-family residences (Tumble Creek Subdivision #2)
d. West: Single-family residences (Fieldstone Meadows Subdivision #1)
6. Impacted Roadways:
Ustick Road:
Frontage:
Functional Street Classification
Traffic count:
Level of Service:
Speed limit:
Nearest intersection:
Ten Mile Road:
Frontage:
Functional Street Classification
Traffic count:
Level of Service:
Speed limit:
Nearest intersection:
410-feet
Minor Arterial
6,277 west of Linder Road on 4-10-02
Currently LOS "C" or better
45 MPH
Tower Bridge Road, a stop -controlled intersection
None
Minor Arterial
4,427 south of Ustick Road on 8-2-01
Currently LOS "C" or better
45 MPH
Ustick Road, a stop -controlled intersection
7. Roadway Improvements Adjacent To and Near the Site
Ustick Road is currently improved with two traffic lanes, no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site.
There is sidewalk to the east and west of the site and to the north of the site. A center turn lane was
constructed in Ustick Road with the Bridgetower Crossing development on the north side of Ustick
Road. The applicant is proposing to extend the turn lane from its current terminus for the site
entrance.
8. Existing Right -of -Way
There is currently 73-feet of right-of-way (25-feet from centerline) for Ustick Road abutting the site.
9. Existing Access to the Site
Access to the site is currently not delineated. Access can be gained into the site from Ustick Road at
several locations.
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10. Site History
ACHD reviewed this site in April of 2002 as part of an annexation and rezone request to the City of
Meridian (MAZ02-008).
11. Five Year Work Program/Capital Improvements Plan
Linder Road, from Ustick Road to Franklin Road, is currently in the Five Year Work Program for
roadway improvements in 2007. Ten Mile Road, from Ustick Road to Fairview Avenue is currently in
the Five Year Work Program for roadway improvements in 2005. Ustick Road, from Ten Mile Road to
Linder Road, is not listed in the most recently approved CIP.
12. Other Development in Area
Staff has recently been receiving large amounts of inquiries from developers in the north Meridian
area. Due to the large number of inquiries and submitted development applications in this area, staff
and the development community realized that the potential for development in this area is extreme
and the traffic impact studies that each individual developer was submitting did not include the major
surrounding developments that are "in the works". If staff examines each development individually,
the roadway system appears adequate, but when staff begins to add in a second or third large-scale
development, the traffic capacities of the surrounding roadways reach their 2020 planning thresholds.
Based on development patterns in this area, and the concern surrounding the abutting roadways,
ACHD hired Washington Group to conduct a traffic impact study of the north Meridian area from
Ustick Road to Chinden Boulevard, and from Meridian Road to one-half mile west of Black Cat Road.
Bridgetower Crossing Subdivision is on the north side of Ustick Road, directly across Ustick Road
from this site. Bridgetower Crossing received preliminary plat approval for 336 lots on 175.91-acres of
the site, and was requesting conditional use approval for a total of 692 single-family residences, 59
senior housing units, 17 office lots, 10 commercial lots, and an elementary school. The conditional
use permit incorporates the entire rezone/annexation property, and the preliminary plat for 336 lots.
Towerbridge Road, one of the main entrances to Bridgetower Crossing, is located near the subject
site's west property line.
13. Miscellaneous
Staff would like the Commission to authorize staff to purchase additional right-of-way for Ustick Road
adjacent to this site. There are only 3 parcels on the south side of Ustick Road, between Ten Mile
Road and Linder Road, that have not dedicated the ultimate right-of-way for Ustick Road (see
attached Ustick Road Map). Even though Ustick Road is not currently in the Five Year Work Program
or in the recently approved Capital Improvements Plan, staff believes that additional right-of-way
abutting the site would be a valuable asset to the District.
B. Findings for Consideration
Right -of -Way
District policy requires 96-feet of right-of-way on arterial roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-way
allows for the construction of a 5-lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5-foot concrete detached sidewalks
and bike lanes.
Due to budgetary constraints and changes to the CIP and Impact Fee Ordinance, the Commission
has directed staff to only purchase right-of-way on roadways that are in the Five Year Work Program.
Ustick Road is not in the Five Year Work Program or the most recently approved Capital
Improvements Plan, therefore, impact fees cannot be used to purchase additional right-of-way.
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Request for Approval:
When Washington Group performed the traffic study for the North Meridian area in 2001, one of the
findings was that Ustick Road, east of Black Cat Road is forecasted as a 5-lane roadway. There are
only 3 parcels on the south side of Ustick Road, between Ten Mile Road and Linder Road that have
not dedicated the ultimate right-of-way for Ustick Road (see attached Ustick Road Map). Even though
Ustick Road is not currently in the Five Year Work Program or in the recently approved Capital
Improvements Plan, staff believes that additional right-of-way abutting the site would be a valuable
asset to the District. There is currently 25-feet of right-of-way from centerline for Ustick Road abutting
this site. Staff would like the Commission to authorize staff to purchase additional right-of-way for
Ustick Road adjacent to this site with general funds. The applicant should be required to dedicate
either 38-feet or 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Ustick Road abutting the site (see
Sidewalk below).
Commission Action:
On February 26, 2003, the ACHD Commission voted to authorize staff to purchase additional right-of-
way for Ustick Road abutting the site with general funds.
2. Sidewalk
District policy 7204.6.5 requires 5-foot wide (minimum) concrete sidewalk on all collector roadways
and arterial roadways. Typically sidewalk is constructed in its ultimate location, 2-feet within the
ultimate right-of-way. If the applicant dedicates an additional 23-feet of right-of-way, the sidewalk can
be constructed in its ultimate location and entirely within the right-of-way. If the applicant does not
dedicate right-of-way the sidewalk cannot be constructed in its ultimate location and entirely within
the right-of-way. The ultimate right-of-way on Ustick Road has not been acquired and the roadway is
not in the current Capital Improvements Plan. If the Commission authorizes staff to purchase
additional right-of-way for Ustick Road, the applicant has two options regarding the sidewalk abutting
Ustick Road:
Dedicate an additional 23-feet of right-of-way (48-feet total from centerline) and construct a 5-foot
wide (minimum) sidewalk on Ustick Road located a minimum of 41-feet from the centerline of the
roadway
OR
Dedicate an additional 13-feet of right-of-way (38-feet total from centerline) on Ustick Road and
construct a 5-foot wide (minimum) concrete sidewalk on Ustick Road with an easement provided to
the District for the sidewalk. The sidewalk shall be located a minimum of 41-feet from centerline.
NOTE: If the Commission does not authorize staff to purchase additional right-of-way for Ustick Road
abutting the site, then the applicant should not be required by ACHD to construct sidewalk on Ustick
Road abutting the site. The Commission may want to require the applicant to provide a road trust for
the sidewalk on Ustick Road if the right-of-way is not purchased.
3. Access Points
Direct access to arterials and collectors is normally restricted (District policy 7207.8).
Location
District policy 72-F4 (2) requires driveways located on arterial roadways near a stop -controlled
intersection to be located a minimum of 220-feet from the intersection for a full access driveway and a
minimum of 150-feet from the intersection for a right-in/right-out only driveway.
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Request for Modification of Policy. -
The applicant has proposed a full access driveway on Ustick Road located approximately 200-feet
east of Tower Bridge Road.
Staff Analysis and Recommendation:
While the applicant was going through the rezone and annexation process, they were concurrently
working with staff on an appropriate driveway location for the site. The Traffic Department has stated
that the posted speed limit on Ustick Road, currently 45 MPH, will probably be lowered to 40 MPH
within the next couple of years. Staff believes that due to the likelihood of lowering the posted speed
limit, the 200-foot offset between Tower Bridge Road and the subject driveway should not be a
problem if the existing center turn lane in Ustick Road is extended 50-feet beyond the driveway
access to the east (which the applicant is proposing to do). Although the ideal location for the
driveway is a minimum of 220-feet from Tower Bridge Road, staff recommends that the Commission
grant the applicant a modification of policy and allow the applicant to construct a driveway on Ustick
Road approximately 200-feet east of Tower Bridge Road if the center turn lane in Ustick Road is
extend 50-feet east of the proposed driveway, as proposed. Because the applicant is proposing to
extend the center turn lane in Ustick Road and only construct one access point, staff is supportive
staff of
the requested modification. The applicant should coordinate the design of the turn lane with District
Commission Action:
On February 26, 2003, the ACHD Commission voted to grant the applicant a modification regarding
the proposed driveway location on Ustick Road.
Other than the access point specifically approved with this application, direct lot or parcel access to
Ustick Road is prohibited.
Design
District policy 7207.9.3 restricts commercial driveways with daily traffic volumes over 1,000 vehicles
to a maximum width of 35-feet. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for
driveways accessing collector and arterial roadways. The applicant is proposing to construct a 33-foot
wide curb return driveway on Ustick Road. The design of the proposed driveway to Ustick Road
meets District policy and should be approved with this application.
Construction
Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to gravel being tracked
onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy 7207.9.1, the applicant should be required to
pave the driveway its full width (maximum 35-feet) and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge
of pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers with 95-foot radii abutting the existing
roadway edge.
4. Street Cuts
Ustick Road was overlayed in 2002. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not
allowed unless approved in writing by the District. The applicant should contact Construction
Services at 387-6280 (with file numbers) for details.
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C. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Ustick Road abutting the parcel by
means of a warranty deed. The right-of-way purchase and sale agreement and deed must be
completed and signed by the applicant prior to issuance of a building permit (or other
required permits), whichever occurs first. Allow up to 30 business days to process the right-
of-way dedication after receipt of all requested material. The owner will be paid the fair
market value of the right-of-way dedicated, which is an addition to existing ACHD right-of-
way if the owner submits a letter of application to the development review supervisor prior to
breaking ground. This right-of-way will be purchased with ACHD general funds.
OR
Dedicate 38-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Ustick Road abutting the parcel by
means of a warranty deed and provide an easement for the associated sidewalk. The right-
of-way purchase and sale agreement and deed must be completed and signed by the
applicant prior to issuance of a building permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs
first. Allow up to 30 business days to process the right-of-way dedication after receipt of all
requested material. The owner will be paid the fair market value of the right-of-way dedicated
which is an addition to existing ACHD right-of-way if the owner submits a letter of application
to the development review supervisor prior to breaking ground. This right-of-way will be
purchased with ACHD general funds.
2. Construct a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on Ustick Road adjacent to the site that ties into
the existing sidewalk to the west. The face of the sidewalk shall be located a minimum of 41-
feet from the centerline of Ustick Road. Coordinate the location and elevation of the sidewalk
with District staff. Provide an easement for the sidewalk if constructed outside of the right-of-
way. The District will require a license agreement for the landscape strip with the detached
sidewalk. Please contact the Right -of -Way Division at 387-3271 for guidelines.
3. Construct a maximum 35-foot wide curb return driveway on Ustick Road located
approximately 200-feet east of Tower Bridge Road, as proposed. Pave the driveway to its full
width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of Ustick Road and
install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing roadway edge. This driveway
is approved as a modification to policy.
4. Extend the existing center turn lane in Ustick Road to be a minimum of 50-feet east of the
approved driveway, approximately 285-feet east of the west property line, as proposed.
Coordinate the design of the center turn lane with District staff.
5. Other than the access point specifically approved with this application, direct lot or parcel
access to Ustick Road is prohibited.
6. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
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D. Standard Conditions of Approval
Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
2. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne
by the developer.
3. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the
construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file
number) for details.
4. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing by
the District. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file numbers) for details.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance with
Ordinance #197, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
9. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. Existing
utilities damaged by the applicant shall be repaired by the applicant at no cost to ACHD. The
applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (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.
10. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing and
signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized representative
of 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 the 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.
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E. Conclusions of Law
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 and pedestrian transportation system within the vicinity
impacted by the proposed development.
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Ustick Road Map
4. Reconsideration Guidelines
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Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action
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.
Request for Reconsideration
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Sherry R. Huber, President
Susan S. Eastlake, 1st Vice President 318 East 37th Street
Dave Bivens, 2nd Vice President Garden City ID 83714-6499
David E. Wynkoop, Commissioner Phone (208) 387-6100
John S. Franden, Commissioner FAX (208) 387-6391
E-mail: tellus@ACHD.ada.id.us
February 27, 2003
TO: LDS PM Group
C/O John Koudelka
713 Lake Hazel Road
Nampa, ID 83687
FROM: Craig Hood C 1A
Senior Development Analyst
Planning & Development
SUBJECT: MCZC03-006
LDS Stake Center
2515 W. Ustick Road
RECEIVED
MAR - 4 2003
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
On February 26, 2003 the Ada County Highway District Commission acted on your application for the above
referenced project. The attached staff report lists site -specific conditions of approval and street improvements,
which are required.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact staff at (208) 387-6170.
Cc: Planning & Development/chron/project file
City of Meridian
Construction Services
Drainage
Lombard Conrad Architects, C/O Brian Bennion, 1221 Shoreline Lane, Boise, ID 83702