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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplicant Response to Staff ReportNov-22 02 04:04p Wardle & Rssociates 50 Broadway Ave. Suite 13, Boise, ID 83702 C:5 Wardle & Associates November 22, 2002 Craig, Hood Planning Review Division AC1ID 318 E .) Street Garden City, ID 83714 RE. Locust Grove Place Subdivision MPP02-026/ MCUP02-041 1315 N. Locust Grove Place Dear Mr. Hood: (208) 344-3922 p.2 Tclet)hone: 208 .344-3448 Fax: 208-3,14-3922 I have reviewed the draft staff report presented to me on November 15, 2002. 1 provide the following comments: 1. F.xtcntiion of Serivner Avenue. Section A — Finding of Fact No. 10 indicates that Scrivncr Avenue in Danbury fair Subdivision was not required for extension in the previous application because of the sitting of a commercial building. That statement needs further clarification. There was neighborhood concern regarding cut -through -traffic from the commercial buildings and apartments. The solution to that issue was to not extend the street, but to provide only a Pedestrian access. A commercial building was sited in that location only after it was determined that the street should not be extended. Section B — Findings for Consideration No. I and Section C — Site Specific Condition No. 5 state the requirement to extend Scrivner Ave into this site based on policy. Because Locust Grove Place Subdivision has a private street system, it is logical that if the Scrivner were extended that it would not connect to Drucker Street. Therefore, a turnaround for Scrivncr would need to be provided on locust Grove Place Subdivision property. We disagree with this requirement. ACHD Policy 7205.5 addresses stub streets, specifically intra-neighborhood circulation and the provision of access to adjoining properties. We request District Policy 7203.5.2 be modified for the following reasons: a. lntrq-neighborhood cireulctti-on.. Locust Grove Place Subdivision will have a sidewalk connection to the terminus of Scrivncr Avenue. 'Phis promotes the best kind of "intra- neighborhood circulation," pedestrian access. AWL34AN,TV Lr- Nov,22 02 04:05p Wardle a Associates 1208) 344-3922 p.3 1%.11 v b. No access required. Locust Grove Place Subdivision does not need to utilize Scrivner Avenue for vehicular access. In fact, all vehicular traffic generated on site will access Locust Grove Road from Drucker Street or Locust View Street. No turnaround required. Scrivner Avenue, in its current configuration, does not require a turnaround. AC1 ID Policy 7205.5 states: "Stub streets will confirm with requirements in ,5ection 7204.5, and 7204.6 and 72U4.7, except a temporary cul-de-sac will not be required, if the stub street has a length no greater than the depth of one lot or 150 in this case Scrivner Avenue is less than 150 feet and is not greater than the depth of one lot. Therefore, a turnaround is not required, and Scrivner Avenue should not be extended. d. Neighborhood concerns. Previously, to address the possibility of cut -through traffic, a compromise was made between all parties, including the developer, neighborhood, City of Meridian & ACHD. That compromise was reflected in the staff report by not requiring, the connection to Scrivner. The best solution was the inclusion of a pedestrian connection. Therefore, we request that, given the aforementioned reasons, District Policy 7203.52 be modified, that Scrivner Avenue not be extended into this property, and that no turnaround be required. 2. Trust Fund Deposit for lf.ocuct Grove Road Sidewalk. Section B — Findings for Consideration No. 4 and Section C — Site Specific Condition No. 2 require the applicant to deposit $8,800 for the future sidewalk adjacent to Locust Grove Road. Per my conversation with Steve Spiekelmier, Locust Grove Road will begin design in 2003, with construction in 2006. It is our intention to detach the sidewalk and place it in an easement outside of the public right-of-way. We believe there is adequate time to coordinate the design and construction of the sidewalk with the Design Department, therefore waiving the condition to make a Trust Fund Deposit. We request the flexibility to choose between: a. coordinate the design and construction of the Locust Grove sidewalk with District Staff, or b. make the "Trust Fund Deposit as identilied in the Site Specific Conditions. We respectfully request your consideration of these two items. I look forward to discussing these matters with the ACHD Commission on Wednesday December 11, 2002. Z Nov-22 02 04:05p Warmle & Rssociates (208) 344-3822 p.4 v Should I have any questions, please contact me. Si cer ly, Jonathan D. Wardle 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. 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 p