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Project/File: The 10 at Meridian/ MPP20-0040/ H-2021-0025
This is an annexation and rezone application to annex 40.3 acres with R-40 (13.04
acres) and C-C (27.25 acres) zoning to develop 42 multi-family low-rise units, 517
multi-family midrise units and townhomes, 73,825 square feet of retail, 46,600 square
feet of office space, 5,000 square feet of for a bank, and 9,250 square feet for fast
food.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: The southwest corner of Franklin Road an
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Staff Approval: May 17, 2021
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Staff Contact: Paige Bankhead, E.I.
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A. Findings of Fact ...
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval of an annexation and rezone
application to annex 40.3 acres with R-40 (13.04 acres) and C-C (27.25 acres) zoning to develop
42 multi-family low-rise units, 517 multi-family midrise units and townhomes, 73,825 square feet
of retail, 46,600 square feet of office space, 5,000 square feet of for a bank, and 9,250 square
feet for fast food.
The City of Meridian's Future Land Use Map designates this area as high density residential.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction I Land Use Zoning
North Neighborhood Business C-N
South Community Business C-C
East General Retail/Service Commercial C-G
West High Density Residential R-40
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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• TM Center Subdivision, 9 high-density residential lots, 74 commercial lots and 2 common lots
on 132.42 acres located directly southeast of the site and approved by ACHD in August 2020.
• TM Creek Subdivision, 49 lots for mixed use office, retail, and high density residential on 41
acres located directly west of the site and was approved by ACHD in February 2014.
• TM Crossing Subdivision, 50 commercial lots on 75 acres located southeast of the site and
approved by ACHD in March 2013.
• Gateway at 10 Mile, a mixed-use commercial and high density development for 440 multi-
family units and townhomes on 41.28 acres located northeast of the site and is currently under
review.
5. Transit: Transit services are available to serve this site via Route 40.
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 0.0 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):
There are no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity of the project that are in the
Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP) or the District's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
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 and Franklin Road as Level 2 facilities that will be
constructed as part of a future ACHD project. This segment of Ten Mile Road has bike
lanes.
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B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 5,139 additional vehicle trips per day,
560 trips in the AM peak hour and 464 trips in the PM peak hour additional vehicle trips per hour,
based on the traffic impact study.
2. Traffic Impact Study
Kittelson & Associates, Inc. prepared a traffic impact study for the proposed The 10 at Meridian
development. The preliminary plat application has not yet been submitted for this development.
The executive summary of the findings as presented by Kittelson &Associates is in Attachment
3. The 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 with the future development application. The
Traffic Impact Study will be reviewed and addressed in detail in the staff report for the future
development application.
a. Staff Comments/Recommendations: ACHD staff has completed the review of the traffic impact
study for the proposed development. ACHD does not set site specific conditions of approval for
rezoning and annexation applications and only provides feedback and comments on the applicant's
proposal based on District Policy. Staff has the following comments based on the findings and
recommendations of the study. Access points and improvements for the development will be
determined at the time of the review of the future development application.
Access
The District's Number of Driveways on Arterials Policy limits the number of driveways on arterial
roadways to those that are necessary to serve the site. In pre-application meetings with the
applicant, staff recommended that the applicant revise their site layout to be oriented to use Cobalt
Drive as the main access point and that the applicant provide analyses to show that additional access
points are necessary to serve the site, consistent with the District's Number of Access Points on
arterial roadways, District Policy 7205.4.4.
The applicant did not revise the site plan per staff recommendations, but did provide analyses for
different access scenarios. The study shows that access on Cobalt Drive and Access A on Franklin
Road are necessary to serve the site and both access points will operate acceptably under 2023
total traffic conditions. The study recommends restricting Cobalt Drive on Ten Mile Road to right-
in/right-out/left-in only and Access A be a full access for this access scenario. However, staff also
has concerns about the operation at Access A and the Ten Mile Road and Franklin Road intersection
in the future given the rapid increasing development in the area. Therefore, staff also supports
additional restricted access onto Ten Mile Road and Franklin Road in order to help alleviate future
traffic concerns at Access A and at the intersection of Ten Mile Road and Franklin Road. Staff would
consider the following access scenario: Access C as right-out only, Access D as right-in/right-out
only, and Access B as right-in/right-out only. Approval of access points will be determined at the
time of the review of the future development application.
The intersection of Ten Mile Road and Franklin Road will meet ACHD's acceptable v/c ratio of 0.90
for an intersection in the PM peak hour for the above access scenario with Access A and Cobalt
Drive, and barely exceeds ACHD acceptable v/c ratio of 0.90 in the AM peak hour with a v/c ratio of
0.93. See the Ten Mile Road/Franklin Road intersection section below.
The study also recommends restricting Cobalt Drive to right-in/right-out/left-in only on Ten Mile Road
to mitigate the existing traffic conditions. Requirements for this intersection will be determined at the
time of the future development application.
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Accesses proposed for the development onto Ten Mile Road and Franklin Road.
Ten Mile Road/Franklin Road
The study recommends adding an eastbound right-turn overlap phase to the signal at the
intersection of Ten Mile Road/Franklin Road to mitigate the 2023 total traffic conditions in the
scenario with all of the proposed access points. However, the intersection meets ACHD's
acceptable v/c ratios in the PM peak hour under the 2023 total buildout traffic for the scenario where
the development has only Access A on Franklin Road and access onto Cobalt Drive (restricted to
right-in/right-out/left-in only on Ten Mile Road), however it barely exceeds acceptable thresholds in
the AM peak hour with a v/c ratio of 0.93.
The traffic impact study shows that the eastbound, westbound, southbound and northbound right
turn lanes at this intersection do not have enough storage length under the 2023 total traffic
conditions and recommends adding an eastbound right-turn overlap phase to the traffic signal at
the intersection. The site traffic only contributes to the eastbound right-turn and southbound right-
turn lanes. With the future development application, the applicant should be required to lengthen
the eastbound right-turn lane to 450-feet, consistent with the TIS recommendations, on Franklin
Road abutting the site so that there is adequate storage length. Typically, the applicant would be
required to length the southbound right-turn lane, but that segment does not abut the site and there
is not enough existing right-of-way to lengthen the southbound right-turn lane on Ten Mile Road
Ten Mile Road
The study notes that the segment of Ten Mile Road south of Franklin Road exceeds ACHD's
Acceptable Level of Service (LOS) Thresholds under the 2023 background traffic conditions in the
PM peak hour, but meets ACHD LOS thresholds in the shoulder hour. This roadway segment is
already fully improved with 5-lanes consistent with the Master Street Map. Therefore, consistent
with District's Alternative Mitigation Policy 7106.7.3, the applicant recommended alternative
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mitigation measures which included multi-use pathways within the site, widening the sidewalk on
Ten Mile Road and connecting sidewalk and bike lane gaps within the vicinity of the development.
The requirements for alternative mitigation measures with this development will be determined at
the time of the review of the future development application.
Ten Mile Road/1-84 Interchange
The Ten Mile Road and 1-84 interchange exceeds the Idaho Transportation Department LOS
thresholds under the 2023 background and total traffic conditions. The study shows that the
southbound left-turn lane does not have adequate storage under the 2023 background and 2023
total traffic conditions. Currently, ITD and ACHD do not have plans to improve the interchange.
Approximately 700-feet of storage is needed for this turn lane, which extends outside of ITD's right-
of-way extents for the interchange and into ACHD's right-of-way. The landscape median with
ACHD's right-of-way on Ten Mile Road would be required to be removed to lengthen the storage
for the southbound left-turn lane. This will be further evaluated with the future development
application and may be required as part of the future development application.
3. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour(VPH)
Functional PM Peak PM Peak Existing
Roadway Frontage Classification Hour Hour Level Plus
Traffic Count of Service Project
*Ten Mile Road 1,250-feet Principal 1,695 Better than „F„
Arterial "D"
Principal Better than Better than
**Franklin Road 1,260-feet Arterial 880 "D" "D"
*Acceptable level of service for a five-lane principal arterial with median-control, channelized left-
turn lanes at major intersections is "E" (1,960 VPH).
** Acceptable level of service for a five-lane principal arterial is "E" (1,780 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 south of Franklin Road was 36,035 on
10/27/2020.
• The average daily traffic count for Franklin Road west of Ten Mile Road was 13,963 on
10/27/2020.
C. Findings for Consideration
This application is for annexation and rezone only. Listed below are some findings for
consideration that the District may identify when it reviews future development applications. The
District may add additional findings for consideration when it reviews a specific redevelopment
application.
1. Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan
The transportation element of the TMISAP is to guide transportation decisions in the Ten Mile
Interchange Area. It was developed concurrently with the Land Use and Design Elements and has
been designed to preserve the integrity of the arterial road system and the proposed Ten Mile
interchange; provide for the use of public transit; enhance pedestrian and bicycle mobility and
accessibility; and create transportation infrastructure and promote land use patterns that encourage
the sustainable use of resources and reduces demands on natural resources.
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The TMISAP recommends the construction of an east/west collector roadway from Ten Mile Road
through the site to stub to the site's south property line. The applicant has proposed to construct
the east/west collector roadway, Cobalt Drive, from Ten Mile Road extending through the site to
stub to the site's south property line, consistent with the TMISAP and MSM.
2. 1-84 Interchange
The 1-84 Interchange on Ten Mile Road is under the jurisdiction of the Idaho Transportation
Department (ITD). The applicant, City of Meridian, and ITD should work together to determine if
additional right-of-way or improvements are necessary on for the interchange with the future
development application. The Ten Mile Road and 1-84 interchange exceeds the Idaho
Transportation Department LOS thresholds under the 2023 background and total traffic conditions.
The study shows that the southbound left-turn lane does not have adequate storage under the 2023
background and 2023 total traffic conditions. Currently, ITD and ACHD do not have plans to improve
the interchange. Approximately 700-feet of storage is needed for this turn lane, which extends
outside of ITD's right-of-way extents for the interchange and into ACHD's right-of-way. The
landscape median within ACHD's right-of-way on Ten Mile Road would be required to be removed
to lengthen the storage for the southbound left-turn lane. This will be evaluated further with the
future development application and may be required as part of the future development application.
3. Ten Mile Road/Franklin Road Intersection
The traffic impact study shows that the eastbound, westbound, southbound and northbound right
turn lanes at this intersection do not have enough storage length under the 2023 total traffic
conditions and recommends adding an eastbound right-turn overlap phase to the traffic signal at
the intersection. The site traffic only contributes to the eastbound right-turn and southbound right-
turn lanes. With the future development application, the applicant should be required to lengthen
the eastbound right-turn lane to 450-feet, consistent with the TIS recommendations, on Franklin
Road abutting the site so that there is adequate storage length. Typically, the applicant would be
required to length the southbound right-turn lane, but that segment does not abut the site and there
is not enough existing right-of-way to lengthen the southbound right-turn lane on Ten Mile Road.
4. Ten Mile Road
a. Existing Conditions: Ten Mile Road is improved with 5-travel lanes with bike lanes, vertical
curb, gutter and a 7-foot wide attached asphalt path abutting the site. There is 100 to 120-feet
of right-of-way for Ten Mile Road (50 to 70-feet from centerline).
b. Policy:
Arterial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is taken
to all of the adjacent streets.
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.
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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, a 72-foot street section within 100-feet of
right-of-way.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Ten Mile Road is fully improved with 5-lanes, vertical
curb, gutter and a 7-foot wide attached asphalt path abutting the site with at least 110-feet of
right-of-way consistent with the MSM. The traffic impact study showed that this segment of Ten
Mile Road exceeds ACHD LOS thresholds for the PM peak hour starting with the 2023
background traffic, but meets thresholds for the shoulder hour. The applicant recommended
widening the sidewalk on Ten Mile Road, constructing multi-use pathways with the development
and connecting sidewalk and bike lane gaps within 1.5 miles of the development as alternative
mitigation measures consistent with the District's Alternative Mitigation Measures Policy.
Additional improvements to Ten Mile Road will be evaluated at the time of the review of the
future development application based on the recommendations of the traffic impact study.
Consistent with the District's Minor Improvements Policy, the applicant should be required to
replace any broken or deteriorated segments of curb, gutter and/or sidewalk on Ten Mile Road
abutting the site with the future development application.
5. Franklin Road
a. Existing Conditions: Franklin Road is improved with 5-lanes with vertical curb, gutter and a
7-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk abutting the site within the influence area of the
intersection transitioning to a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk for the remaining site
frontage. There is 118 to 133-feet of right-of-way and permanent right-of-way easements for
Franklin Road (50 to 65-feet from centerline).
b. Policy:
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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 Franklin Road is designated in the
MSM as a Commercial Arterial with 5-lanes, a 72-foot street section within 96-feet of right-of-
way.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Franklin Road is fully improved with 5-lanes, vertical
curb, gutter and a 7-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk abutting the site at the influence area
of the intersection transitioning to a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk for the remaining
site frontage consistent with the MSM. Additional improvements to Franklin Road will be
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evaluated at the time of the review of the future development application based on the
recommendations of the traffic impact study.
Consistent with the District's Minor Improvements Policy, the applicant should be required to
replace any broken or deteriorated segments of curb, gutter and/or sidewalk on Franklin Road
abutting the site with the future development application.
6. Cobalt Drive (MSM Collector Roadway)
a. Existing Conditions: There are no collector roadways within the site. There is an existing 28-
foot wide paved curb return type approach from the site onto Ten Mile Road that aligns with the
Cobalt Drive on the east side of Ten Mile Road.
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.
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.
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
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with the street typology of Towncenter Collector. The new collector roadway should align with
Cobalt Drive on the east side of Ten Mile Road and continue through the property stubbing to
the south. The Towncenter Collector typology as depicted in the Livable Street Design Guide
recommends a 3-lane roadway with bike lanes, and on street parking, a 46-foot street section
within 50 to 70-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed to extend Cobalt Drive from the existing
approach on Ten Mile Road that aligns with Cobalt Drive on the east side of Ten Mile Road into
the site to stub to the site's south property line and dedicate 70-feet or right-of-way for the
roadway.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal for the alignment and right-
of-way dedication for Cobalt Drive is consistent with the MSM and TMISAP and meets District
Policy. With the future development application, the applicant should be required to construct
Cobalt Drive as a 46-foot wide collector street section with vertical curb, gutter and 5-foot wide
detached (or 7-foot wide attached) concrete sidewalks within the 70-feet of right-of-way
consistent with the MSM.
7. 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 principal arterials is 1,320-feet.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant has proposed to extend Cobalt Drive from the existing
approach on Ten Mile Road that aligns with Cobalt Drive on the east side of Ten Mile Road
located 1,160-feet to the south of Franklin Road.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District Policy,
but is consistent with the MSM and TMISAP.
8. Stub Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no existing roadways within the site.
b. Policy:
Stub Street Policy: District policy 7206.2.4.3 (collector)states that stub streets will be required
to provide circulation or to provide access to adjoining properties. Stub streets will conform with
the requirements described in Section 7206.2.4 (collector), except a temporary cul-de-sac will
not be required if the stub street has a length no greater than 150-feet. A sign shall be installed
at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS IS A DESIGNATED COLLECTOR
ROADWAY. THIS STREET WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE."
In addition, stub streets must meet the following conditions:
• A stub street shall be designed to slope towards the nearest street intersection within the
proposed development and drain surface water towards that intersection; unless an
alternative storm drain system is approved by the District.
• The District may require appropriate covenants guaranteeing that the stub street will
remain free of obstructions.
Temporary Dead End Streets Policy: 7206.2.4.4 (collector) requires that the design and
construction for cul-de-sac streets shall apply to temporary dead end streets. The temporary
cul-de-sac shall be paved and shall be the dimensional requirements of a standard cul-de-sac.
The developer shall grant a temporary turnaround easement to the District for those portions of
the cul-de-sac which extend beyond the dedicated street right-of-way. In the instance where a
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temporary easement extends onto a buildable lot, the entire lot shall be encumbered by the
easement and identified on the plat as a non-buildable lot until the street is extended.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct Cobalt Drive to stub to the site's
south property line.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meet District Policy and is
consistent with the MSM and TMISAP. With the future development application, the applicant
should be required to install a sign at the terminus of the cul-de-sac stating that, "THIS IS A
DESIGNATED COLLECTOR ROADWAY. THIS STREET WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE
FUTURE." The applicant will also be required to construct a temporary cul-de-sac with a
minimum 50-foot radius at the terminus of the stub street since the length of the stub street will
be greater than 150-feet, consistent with District Policy.
9. Driveways
9.1 Ten Mile Road
a. Existing Conditions: There are no driveways from the site onto Ten Mile Road.
b. Policy:
Access Points Policy: District Policy 7205.4.1 states that all access points associated with
development applications shall be determined in accordance with the policies in this section
and Section 7202. Access points shall be reviewed only for a development application that is
being considered by the lead land use agency. Approved access points may be relocated
and/or restricted in the future if the land use intensifies, changes, or the property redevelops.
Access Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 states that direct access to principal arterials is typically
prohibited. If a property has frontage on more than one street, access shall be taken from the
street having the lesser functional classification. If it is necessary to take access to the higher
classified street due to a lack of frontage, the minimum allowable spacing shall be based on
Table 1 b under District policy 7205.4.7, unless a waiver for the access point has been approved
by the District Commission. Driveways, when approved on a principal arterial shall operate as
a right-in/right-out only, and the District will require the construction of a raised median to restrict
the left turning movements.
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 requires driveways located on principal
arterial roadway with a 45 MPH speed limit to be located a minimum of 450-feet from the nearest
intersection for a right-in/right-out only driveway. Full-access driveways are not allowed on
principal arterial roadways.
Successive Driveways: District policy 7205.4.7 Table 1 b, requires driveways located on
principal arterial roadways with a speed limit of 45 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 450-feet
from any existing or proposed driveway.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7205.4.8 restricts high-volume driveways (100 VTD or
more) to a maximum width of 36-feet and low-volume driveways (less than 100 VTD) to a
maximum width of 30-feet. Curb return type driveways with 30-foot radii will be required for high-
volume driveways with 100 VTD or more. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii will be
required for low-volume driveways with less than 100 VTD.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7205.4.8, the applicant should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-
feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers in
accordance with Table 2 under District Policy 7205.4.8.
Number of Driveways on Arterials Policy: District Policy 7205.4.4 states that the intent of this
policy is to limit the number of access points to those that are warranted or necessary to serve
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the development, while maintain the function and performance of the arterial. The guidelines
below shall be used when more than one access point is being requested with a development.
Additional driveways may be considered when one or more of the following conditions are met:
• The daily volume using one access exceeds 5,000 vehicles (total volume for entering
and existing traffic).
• Traffic using one driveway exceeds the volume to capacity ratio (v/c) equal to or greater
than 1, of a STOP controlled intersection during either the peak hour of the street or the
peak hour of the site traffic generation.
• A District approved traffic impact study and analysis determines that conditions warrant
additional driveways.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant has proposed 2 access points onto Ten Mile Road:
• Access C - a 43-foot wide curb return type driveway located 375-feet south of Franklin
Road and restrict it to right-in/right-out only.
• Access D - a 43-foot wide curb return type driveway located 400-feet south of Access
C and 775-feet south of Franklin Road and restrict it to right-in/right-out only.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet the District's
Access Policy, Access Points on Arterials Policy, Successive Driveways or Driveway Width
Policy. The District's Number of Driveways on Arterials Policy limits the number of driveways
on arterial roadways to those that are necessary to serve the site. In pre-application meetings
with the applicant, staff recommended that the applicant revise their site layout to be oriented
to use Cobalt Drive as the main access point and that the applicant provide analyses to show
that additional access points are necessary to serve the site, consistent with the District's
Number of Access Points on arterial roadways, District Policy 7205.4.4. The applicant did not
revise the site plan per staff recommendations, but did provide analyses for different access
scenarios. Based on the study findings and recommendations, staff supports additional
restricted access onto Ten Mile Road in order to help alleviate future traffic concerns at Access
A and at the intersection of Ten Mile Road and Franklin Road. Staff would consider the following
onto Ten Mile Road: Access C as right-out only and Access D as right-in/right-out only.
Approval of access points will be assessed at the time of the review of the future development
application.
Driveway widths are limited to 36-foot wide for driveways with more than 100 vehicle trips per
day. Driveways on principal arterial roadways with posted speed limits of 45 MPH are required
to be offset a minimum of 450-feet from any driveway or street and are restricted to right-in/right-
out only. Both driveways proposed onto Ten Mile Road do not meet the District's required offset
of 450-feet on a principal arterial roadway with a 45 MPH posted speed limit.
9.2 Franklin Road
a. Existing Conditions: There is an existing 26-foot wide paved curb return type driveway from
the site onto Franklin Road located 360-feet west of Ten Mile Road, and a 19-foot wide paved
curb cut type driveway 884-feet west of Ten Mile Road.
b. Policy:
Access Points Policy: District Policy 7205.4.1 states that all access points associated with
development applications shall be determined in accordance with the policies in this section
and Section 7202. Access points shall be reviewed only for a development application that is
being considered by the lead land use agency. Approved access points may be relocated
and/or restricted in the future if the land use intensifies, changes, or the property redevelops.
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Access Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 states that direct access to principal arterials is typically
prohibited. If a property has frontage on more than one street, access shall be taken from the
street having the lesser functional classification. If it is necessary to take access to the higher
classified street due to a lack of frontage, the minimum allowable spacing shall be based on
Table 1 b under District policy 7205.4.7, unless a waiver for the access point has been approved
by the District Commission. Driveways, when approved on a principal arterial shall operate as
a right-in/right-out only, and the District will require the construction of a raised median to restrict
the left turning movements.
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 requires driveways located on principal
arterial roadways with a 50 MPH speed limit to be located a minimum of 520-feet from the
nearest intersection for a right-in/right-out only driveway. Full-access driveways are not allowed
on principal arterial roadways.
Successive Driveways: District policy 7205.4.7 Table 1 b, requires driveways located on
principal arterial roadways with a speed limit of 50 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 520-feet
from any existing or proposed driveway.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7205.4.8 restricts high-volume driveways (100 VTD or
more) to a maximum width of 36-feet and low-volume driveways (less than 100 VTD) to a
maximum width of 30-feet. Curb return type driveways with 30-foot radii will be required for high-
volume driveways with 100 VTD or more. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii will be
required for low-volume driveways with less than 100 VTD.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7205.4.8, the applicant should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-
feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers in
accordance with Table 2 under District Policy 7205.4.8.
Number of Driveways on Arterials Policy: District Policy 7205.4.4 states that the intent of this
policy is to limit the number of access points to those that are warranted or necessary to serve
the development, while maintain the function and performance of the arterial. The guidelines
below shall be used when more than one access point is being requested with a development.
Additional driveways may be considered when one or more of the following conditions are met:
• The daily volume using one access exceeds 5,000 vehicles (total volume for entering
and existing traffic).
• Traffic using one driveway exceeds the volume to capacity ratio (v/c) equal to or greater
than 1, of a STOP controlled intersection during either the peak hour of the street or the
peak hour of the site traffic generation.
• A District approved traffic impact study and analysis determines that conditions warrant
additional driveways.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant has proposed to close the 2 existing driveways located
360-feet and 884-feet west of Franklin Road with curb, gutter and sidewalk to match the
existing improvements on either side. The applicant has proposed 2 access points onto
Franklin Road:
• Access A- a 43-foot wide curb return type driveway located 930-feet west of Ten Mile
Road.
• Access B - a 43-foot wide curb return type driveway located 450-feet west of Ten Mile
Road and 480-feet east of Access A and restrict it to right-in/right-out only.
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d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to close the 2 existing
driveways meets District Policy. The applicant's proposal to construct the 2 new driveways
onto Franklin Road does not meet the District's Access Policy, Access Points on Arterials
Policy, Successive Driveway Spacing Policy or Driveway Width Policy. Driveway widths are
limited to 36-foot wide for driveways with more than 100 vehicle trips per day. Driveways on
principal arterial roadways with a 50 MPH speed limit are required to be offset a minimum of
520-feet. However, existing driveways on the north side of Franklin Road and the limited site
frontage restrict the applicant from meeting the required offset.
The District's Number of Driveways on Arterials Policy limits the number of driveways on arterial
roadways to those that are necessary to serve the site. In pre-application meetings with the
applicant, staff recommended that the applicant revise their site layout to be oriented to use
Cobalt Drive as the main access point and provide analyses to show that additional access
points are necessary to serve the site, consistent with the District's Number of Access Points
on arterial roadways, District Policy 7205.4.4. The applicant did not revise the site plan per staff
recommendations, but did provide analyses for different access scenarios. The study showed
that access onto Cobalt Drive and Access A onto Franklin Road are necessary to serve the site
and will operate acceptably under the 2023 total traffic conditions. In this scenario, Cobalt Drive
is restricted to right-in/right-out/left-in only on Ten Mile Road and Access A is a full access on
Franklin Road. With the future development application, Access A would be approved as a
temporary full access, consistent with District Policy for temporary full access on principal
arterial roadways, that can be restricted to right-in/right-out only at any time at the discretion of
ACHD based on traffic safety and operational needs. Staff also supports additional restricted
access Franklin Road in order to help alleviate future traffic concerns at Access A. Staff would
consider allowing Access B as a right-in/right-out only on Franklin Road. Approval of access
points will be determined at the time of the review of the future development application.
9.3 Cobalt Drive
a. Existing Conditions: There are no collector roadways within 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 (Stop Controlled Intersection): District policy 7206.4.4 requires
driveways located on collector roadways near a STOP controlled intersection to be located
outside of the area of influence; OR a minimum of 150-feet from the intersection, whichever is
greater. Dimensions shall be measured from the centerline of the intersection to the centerline
of the driveway.
Successive Driveways: District policy 7206.4.5 Table 1, requires driveways located on
collector roadways with a speed limit of 25 MPH and daily traffic volumes greater than 100 VTD
to align or offset a minimum of 245-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-
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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 has proposed to construct a 44-foot wide curb return type
driveway onto Cobalt Drive located 388-feet west of Ten Mile Road.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District Policy, except
for the driveway width. Driveways with more than 100 VTD are restricted to 36-feet in width.
10. Private Roads
a. Private Road Policy: District policy 7212.1 states that the lead land use agencies in Ada County
establish the requirements for private streets. The District retains authority and will review the
proposed intersection of a private and public street for compliance with District intersection
policies and standards. The private road should have the following requirements:
• Designed to discourage through traffic between two public streets,
• Graded to drain away from the public street intersection, and
• If a private road is gated, the gate or keypad (if applicable) shall be located a minimum of
50-feet from the near edge of the intersection and a turnaround shall be provided.
b. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct a private road network throughout
the site.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: If the City of Meridian approves the private road, the
applicant shall be required to pave the private roadway a minimum of 20 to 24-feet wide and at
least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of all public streets and install pavement
tapers with 15-foot curb radii abutting the existing roadway edge. If private roads are not approved
by the City of Meridian, the applicant will be required to revise and resubmit the preliminary plat
to provide public standard local streets in these locations.
Street name and stop signs are required for the private road. The signs may be ordered through
the District. Verification of the correct, approved name of the road is required.
ACHD does not make any assurances that the private road, which is a part of this application, will
be accepted as a public road if such a request is made in the future. Substantial redesign and
reconstruction costs may be necessary in order to qualify this road for public ownership and
maintenance.
The following requirements must be met if the applicant wishes to dedicate the roadway to ACHD:
• Dedicate a minimum of 50-feet of right-of-way for the road.
• Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements.
• Construct a stub street to the surrounding parcels.
11. Kennedy Lateral Crossing (Cobalt Drive)
The District will require that the applicant submit the plans for the crossing of the Kennedy Lateral
for review and approval prior to the pre-construction meeting and 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 15' for construction in the following year prior to irrigation season.
12. Tree Planters
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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.
13. 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.
14. Other Access
Ten Mile Road and Franklin Road are classified principal arterials roadways, and Cobalt Drive is
classified as a collector roadway. Other than the access specifically approved with the future
development application, direct lot access is prohibited to these roadways and should be noted on
the final plat.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
This application is for an annexation and rezone only. Site specific conditions of approval will be
established as part of the future development application(s).
1. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit.
2. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
E. Standard Conditions of Approval
1. All proposed irrigation facilities shall be located outside of the ACHD right-of-way (including all
easements). Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right-of-way
(including all easements).
2. Private Utilities including sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within the ACHD
right-of-way.
3. In accordance with District policy, 7203.3, 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.
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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
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. TIS Executive Summary
4. Utility Coordinating Council
5. Development Process Checklist
6. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines OR Appeal Guidelines
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TIS Executive Summary
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Executive Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
KitteIson &Associates, Inc.(Kittelson) has prepared a Transportation Impact Study(TIS]for the Ten Mile
Mixed-Use development.The Ten Mile Mixed-Use development is located on the southwest corner of
the Ten Mile RoadJFranklin Road intersection within the City of Meridian area of influence.The proposed
site is currently vacant farmland and consists of approximately 41.90 acres. The development will be
annexed into the City of Meridian. The development plan proposes to build approximately 42 multi-
family (low-rise) units, 517 multi-family (mid-rise) and townhomes, 73,925 sq. ft. retail, 46,600 sq. ft,
office space,5,000 sq.ft_drive-in bank,and 9,250 sq. ft.fast food restaurants.The anticipated buildout
year is 2023.
The TIS resulted in the following,findings and recommendations.
FINDINGS
Existing Conditions
+ The study evaluated three off-site intersections during the AM and PM peak period of a typical
weekday.
+ All study intersections were found to operate at acceptable operating standards during the
existing weekday AM and PM peak hours except for:
a Ten Mile Road/Cobalt Drive(PM Peak Hour)
■ The westbound left turn operates atvfc=1.65 duringthe weekday PM peak hour.
■ Mitigation by restricting Cobalt Drive to right-in,right-out,left-in movernents will
mitigate operations to acceptable levels.
a Ten Mile Road/1-84 Interchange
■ The intersection is operating at LOS E during the weekday PM peak hour.
■ The southbound left turn operates at of c= 0.97 during the AM peak period and
v/c=1.10 during the PM peak period.
■ The intersection does not meet ITD operating thresholds under existing
conditions. However, the intersection does operate under capacity. No
mitigations are proposed for this study due to the significance of any
improvements at this location.The Idaho Transportation Department(ITD)should
conduct a separate study to determine appropriate improvements to the
interchange.
+ All study roadway segments operate within the Ada County Highway District ;ACHD] volume
threshold under existing conditions.
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Tart We mixed-Use bevedopment TIS December 2020
fxecutiva Summary
+ Crash data at the study intersections and roadway segments for the most recent five years of
complete data (2015-2019) were analyzed. No crash trends were identified.
Year 2023 Background Traffic Conditions
+ Year 2023 background traffic volumes were forecast using a 5%compounded annual growth rate.
+ Year 2023 background traffic conditions found that the background growth did not impact any
additional intersections not previously identified in the existing traffic conditions.
+ All findings and mitigations required for intersections to meet operational standards outlined
under existing conditions remain consistent in the year 2023 background traffic conditions
* Ten Mile Road from Franklin Road to Cobalt Drive exceeds LOS thresholds in the
PM peak hour
Trip Geri uEu Liu n
+ The development plan proposes to build approximately 42 multi-family (low-rise) units, 517
multi-family(mid-rise)units and town homes,73,925 scl.ft. retail,46,600 scl.ft,office space,5,000
sq. ft. drive-in bank, and 9,250 sq_ft. fast food.
The development is estimated to generate a total of 5,139 daily net nevi+ trip ends, of these 560
are estimated to occur in the weekday AM peak hour(288 inbound/27Z outbound),and 464 are
estimated to occur in the weekday PM peak hour (Z46 inbound/218 outbound).
Year 2023 Total Traffic Conditions
+ All study intersections were found to meet the desired operational thresholds during the total
traffic weekday AM and PM peak hours except for:
o Ten Mile Road/Franklin Road
IN The intersection operates with a v /c of 0.93 during the AM peak hour and 032
during the PM peak hour.
IN Adding an eastbound right-turn overlap phase to the traffic signal is projected to
mitigate operations to acceptable levels.
o Findings and mitigations required for the Ten Mile Road/Cobalt Drive and Ten Mile
Road/1-84 intersections to meet operational standards outlined under year 2023
background conditions remain consistent in the 2023 total traffic scenario.
* Ten Mile Road from Franklin Road to Cobalt Drive exceeds LOS thresholds in the
AM and PM peak hour
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Site Access Evaluation
+ The turn lane analysis using ACHD procedures resulted in turn lane warrants at the following site
access streets:
a Site Access A/Franklin Road
Westbound left-turn lane (Currently present as a two-way left-turn lane)
a Site Access B/Franklin Road
■ Eastbound right-turn lane
a Ten Mile Road/Site Access C
■ 5outhbound right-turn lane
a Ten Mile Road/Site Access D
5outhbound right-turn lane
o Ten Mile Road/Cobalt Drive
■ Northbound left-turn lane (Existing)
■ 5outhbound right-turn lane (Existing)
0 The intersection sight distance evaluation identified that intersection sight distance can be
achieved at all the site intersections-
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fxe£Utive Summary
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the report's analyses and evaluation findings, recommendations were developed accordingly
for time scenario's conditions.
Year 2020 Existing Traffic Condition Mitigations (Without the Proposed Development)
The following mitigations are recommended to accommodate the year 2020 traffic vol urnes.
+ Developer to restrict intersection of Ten Mile RoadJCobalt Drive to right-in, right-out, left-in
movements.
ip Have ITO conduct a separate study of the Ten Mile Road/1-84 interchange.
Year 2023 Background Traffic Condition Mitigations (Without the Proposed Development)
No mitigations beyond those presented for existing conditions are recommended to accommodate the
year Z023 background traffic volumes-
Add
itional Year 2023 Mitigations Needed with the Ten Mile Mixed-Use Development
Install an eastbound right-turn overlap phase to the traffic signal at the Ten Mile RoadJFranklin
Road intersection.
Maintain the existing TLTL at the Site Access A-
s Construct an eastbound right-turn lane at Site Access B with approximately 100 ft of vehicle
storage and 340 ft for lane change and deceleration. The right-turn lane taper should be 8=1_
Construct a southbound right-turn lane at Site Access C with approximately 100 ft of vehicle
storage and 340 ft for lane change and deceleration.The right-turn lane taper should be 8:1.
+ Construct a southbound right-turn lane at Site Access D with approximately 100 ft of vehicle
storage and 340 ft for lane change and deceleration. The right-turn lane taper should be 8=1_
Maintain the existing southbound right-turn lane and northbound left-turn lane at the Ten Mile
Road/Cobalt Drive intersection.
All Site Accesses
Construct all accesses to the development with the following designations:
+ All local streets within the development should be constructed with one travel lane in each
direction-
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• Site driveways with access to public streets should provide sufficient stacking distance for four
vehicles (100 feet)to ensure acceptable operation and accommodate larger vehicles, including
utility service and delivery vehicles.
• Site accesses along Ten Mile Road and Franklin Road should match the existing grade or be
higher at the intersection to ensure the best possible sight distance.
• All accesses and internal streets should be designed to provide adequate intersection site
distance. Shrubbery and landscaping near the intersection and site access point should be
maintained to ensure adequate sight distance is maintained_
• Site accesses are assumed to match the existing grade of the connected roadway at the
intersection and back at least one car length. Significant changes to the approach grade could
impact the sight distances.
• Shrubbery, weeds, and landscaping near the internal intersections and site access points should
be maintained to ensure adequate sight distance.
• If widening occurs along any of the site access road, care should be taken to ensure adequate
grades and intersection sight distance is maintained_
Additional analysis for different access scenarios was submitted, see the following.
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Cobalt Drive Access Only
Table 1 shows all of the site trips using Cobalt Drive as the only access to the development. For this
table, Cobalt Drive was assumed to be a full access.
Table 1, 2023 Total Traffic Conditions -Cobalt Drive Access Clnly (Full Access)
k*Wsaction
Intersection Delay
EBL 0.81 F 93.1
EBT 0.62 E 73.1
EBR 0.87 F 94.8
WBL 0-91 F 99-9
W BT 0-88 E 79-0
1
Ten Mile Road/ Traffic 5ignal 0-90 D 5; WBR 0.60 E 66.3
,
Franklin Road NBL 0.93 F 58.8
NBT 0.83 A 4.3
NBR 0-20 A 0-5
SBL 0-79 F 107.8
SBT 0.73 E 68.2
SBR 0.22 D 4S 2
EBL 43.35 F >500
EBR 0 48 C 24 1
WBL 12.73 F >500
2 Ten Mile Road/ TWSC WBR 0.03 C 20.1
Cobalt drive
NBL 0-45 c 22-9
SBL 0.0a C 1a.4
SBT 0-28 U 42-5
As shown in Table 1, Cobalt Drive does not meet agency standards and cannot accommodate the site
as a full access.
Table 2 shows all of the site trips using Cobalt Drive as the only access to the development while Cobalt
Drive is restricted to a right-in/right-out/left-in. In this scenario no trips are able to leave the site and
head north, east, or west. All trips must head south and those drivers wanting to go north,west or east
will need to find a location to make a U-turn which are currently not allowed at Vanguard Way or the
I-84 interchange.
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Table 2. 2023 Total Traffic Conditions-Cobalt Drive Access Only (RIROLI Access)
Intersection AM/PM PM ftwk Now
EBL 0-81 F 93-1
EBT 0.62 E 73.1
EBR 0.87 F 94.6
WBL 0.91 F 99.9
WBT CAB E 79.3
Ten Mile Road/ WBR 0.60 E 66.4
L Franklin Road Tra#fc5ignal D-90 E 54-9 NBL 0-93 F 88-8
NBT 0-83 A 4-3
NBR 0.20 A 0.5
SBL 0-79 F 107.8
SBT 0-73 E 68-1
5BR 0.22 D 48.1
Tw5C EBR 0-98 F 79-1
2 Ten Mile Road/ {Right-In/ WBR 0-02 C 20-1
Cobalt Drive Right-Out/ NBL 0-45 C 22-9
Leh-In} SBL 0-08 C 18-4
As shown in Table 2, the intersection of Ten Mile Road/Cobalt Drive barely operates under capacity but
as mentioned above, all trips must head south and cannot head north, east or west.
Table 3 shows all of the site trips using Cobalt Drive as the only access to the development while Cobalt
is restricted to a right-in/right-out. In this scenario no trips are able to leave the site and head north,
east, or west. All trips must head south towards the interchange. Vehicles may also not enter the site
from the south.
Table 3.Z023 Total Traffic Conditions-Cobalt Drive Access Only (RIRO Access)
lidersection Intersection AM/PM Pm Psak Hour
Delay
EBL 0.81 F 102.6
EBT 0-62 E 73-1
EBR 0.87 F 94.6
WBL 0.91 F 102.0
WBT 0.88 E 78.6
Ten Mile Road/ WBR 0-60 E 66-1
L Franklrn Road Traffc5ignal 0-90 E 57-2 NBL 0.96 E 80.0
NBT 0-82 A 4-3
NBR 0-20 A 0-5
SBL 0-79 F 107.9
SBT 0-81 E 76-2
5BR 0-24 D 533
Ten Mile Road/ TWSC EBR 0-98 F 79-1
2 Cobalt Drive (Right-In/
Right-Out) WBR 0-03 C 2D-5
As shown in Table 3, the intersection of Ten Mile Road/Cobalt Drive barely operates under capacity but
as mentioned above, all trips must head south and trips from the south cannot enter the site. Those
drivers leaving the site wanting to go north, west or east will need to find a location to make a U-turn
which are currently not allowed at Vanguard Way or the 1-84 interchange.
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Cobalt Drive plus Site Access A on Franklin Road
This analysis assumes Site Access A on Franklin Road as a full access and shows operations as Cobalt
Drive is evaluated as a full access, right-in/right-out/left-in and a right-in/right-out access onto Ten Mile
Road.
Table 4 shows the site trips using Cobalt Drive and Site Access A located on Franklin Road as the only
accesses to the development. For this table, Cobalt Drive was assumed to be a full access.
Table 4. 2023 Total Traffic Conditions-Cobalt Drive{Full Access}&Site Access A
Nm Intersection control VIC .4 Bel dy V/C LOS Delay
EBL 0.92 F 105.3
EBT 0.60 E 70.0
EBR 0.70 E 76.6
WBL 0.90 F 100.8
WBT 0.89 F 79.2
Ten Mile Road/ WBR 0.57 E 64.4
1 Franklin Road Traffic5ignal 0.90 D 54.8 NBL 0.92 F 90.6
N I -84 A 4.7
NBR 1 0.17 A 0.4
SBL 0.79 F 107.8
SBT 0.72 E 67.8
SBR 0.33 D 48.8
EBL 20.75 F >500
E13R 0.28 C 20.2
Ten Mile Road) WBL I2.77 F s5oo
2 lVJSC Cobalt Drive WBR 0.03 C 20.3
NBL 0.39 C 20.3
SBL 1 0.08 C 18.7
NBLTR 0.63 E 37.7
Site Access A/Franklin EBL 0.01 B 11.5
A Road TWSc WBL 0.11 B 10.2
SBTL 0.25 E 48.4
SBR 0.04 B 13.7
As shown in Table 4, Cobalt Drive does not meet agency standards and cannot accommodate the site
as a full access.
Table 5 shows the site trips using Cobalt Drive and Site Access A located on Franklin Road as the only
accesses to the development. Cobalt Drive is restricted to a right-in/right-out/left-in. In this scenario all
trips that leave the site to head north, east or west must use Site Access A.
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Table 5. 2023 Total Traffic Conditions -Cobalt Drive(RIROLI Access)&Site Access A
No. Intersection Control Vic Intersection Intersection AM/PM PIVI Peak Hour
EEL 0-86 F 103.6
EBT 0-63 E 69.4
EBR 0-66 E 72.5
WBL 0.91D F 100.8
VJBT 0.91D F 80.2
1 Ten Mile Road/ Traffic5ignal 0.90 E 63.0 WBR 0-58 E 64.8
Franklin Road NBL 0.92 F 96.8
NET 0-93 C 25.9
NBR 0.12 B 13.6
5BL 0.79 F 107.8
5BT 0.74 E 69.6
5BR 0.24 D 50.1
TWSC EBR 0-29 C 20.2
2 Ten We Road/ (Right-In/ WBR 0.03 C 20.3
Cobalt Drive Right-Out/ NBL 0-39 C 203
Leh-In) SBL 0-0.8 C 18.7
NBLTR 0.78 E 45.0
EEL 0.01 B 11.5
A SiteArcessA/Franklin TWSC WRL 0-11 B 10.2
Road
SBTL 0-27 F 53.0
5BR 0.04 B 13.7
As shown in Table 5,both Cobalt Drive and Site Access A operate under capacity.Site Access A is tOS E
and F from the north and south, respectively. This analysis assumes Site Access A to be a full access. If
this access were to be restricted to a right-in/right-out/left-in or right-in/right-out in the future,vehicles
would be unable to go west leaving the development.
Table 6 shows the site trips using Cobalt Drive and Site Access A located on Franklin Road as the only
accesses to the development. Cobalt Drive is restricted to a right-in/right-out. In this scenario all trips
that leave the site to head north,east or west must use Site Access A.Trips accessing the development
from the south would have to go through the Ten Mile Road/Franklin Road intersection to use Site
Access A to enter the site.
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Table b. 2023 Total Traffic Conditions-Cobalt Drive(RIRO Access) & Site Access A
.. Delay
EBL 0.86 F 103.6
ERT 0-64 E 70-6
EBR 0.67 E 74.6
WRL 0-90 F 100.8
WBT 0.92 F 84.2
Ten Mile Road/ WBR 0-59 E 66-0
1 Franklin Road Traffic Sig nal 0.91 E 58.7 NBL 0-95 F 81-6
NRT 0-82 A 4-4
MBR 0.12 A 0.3
SBL 0.79 F 107.8
5BT 0.91 E 76.4
SBR 0.26 U 54.4
Ten Mile Road/ TWSC EBR 0.28 C 20.2
2 Cobalt Drive (Right-in/ WER 0-03 C 22-2
Right-Out)
NBLTR 1.07 F 121.6
EBL 0.01 B 11.5
Access AfFranklin
A S S itee TWSC WRL 0-31 B 11-7
oad SBTL 0.47 F 111.6
SBR 0-04 B 13-7
As shown in Table 6, Site Access A operates over capacity. This analysis assumes Site Access A to be a
full access. If this access were to be restricted to a right-in/right-out/left-in or right-in/right-out in the
future, vehicles would be unable to go west leaving the development and vehicles corning from the
south would not be able to access the site.
Cobalt Drive, Site Access A on Franklin Road, and Site Access C an Ten Mile Road
This analysis assumes Site Access A on Franklin Road as a full access, Site Access C on Ten Mile Road as
a right-in/right-out and shows operations as Cobalt Drive is evaluated as a full access, right-in/right-
out/left-in and a right-in/right-out access onto Ten Mile Road.
Table 7 shows the site trips using Cobalt Drive, Site Access A and Site Access C as the only accesses to
the development. For this table, Cobalt Drive was assumed to be a full access.
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Table 7. 2023 Total Traffic Conditions-Cobalt Drive (Full Access),Site Access A$Site Access C
EBL 0.82 - 105.3
ERT 0.60 E 70.0
EBR 0.70 E 76.6
WBL 0.90 F 100.8
VVBT 0.89 F 79.2
Ten Mile Road) WBR 0.57 E 64.4
1 Franklin Road Traffic5ignal 0.90 D 54.8 NEL 0.92 F 90.6
N BT 0.84 A 4.7
NBR 0.17 A 0.4
SBL 0.79 F 107.8
SBT 0.72 E 67.8
SRR 0.33 D 48.8
ERL 20.75 C 12.4
EBR 0.29 F 1.2
Ten Mile Road/ WRL IZ77 C 4.9
2 TWSC cobalt Drive WBR 0.03 F 0.1
NBL 0.39 C 1.8
SBL 0_D8 C 0.3
NBLTR 0.63 E 37.7
EEL 0.01 B 11.5
A 5 to Access A/Franklin TWSC WBL 0_11 B 10.2
Road
SBTL 0.25 E 48-4
5E111 0.04 B 13.7
C Ten Mile Road/Site TWSC EBR 0.18 c 20.1
Access C
As shown in Table 7, the addition of Site Access C results in better operations for Site Access A.Similar
to the previous analysis of Cobalt Drive as a full access, Cobalt Drive does not meet agency standards
and cannot accommodate the site as a full access.
Table 8 shows the site trips using Cobalt Drive, Site Access A and Site Access C as the only accesses to
the development. Cobalt Drive is restricted to a right-in/right-out/left-in. In this scenario all trips that
leave the site to head north,east or west must use Site Access A.
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Table 8. 2023 Total Traffic Conditions-Cobalt Drive (RIR0L1),Site Access A&Site Access C
No. Intersection Control m smilib Los Delay NEEMER ElkiiiiDelay
EBL 86 F 103.6
Ear 0.63 E 69.4
EBR 0.66 E 72.5
WBL 0.90 F 100.8
WBT 0.90 F 80.2
Ten Mile Road/ WBR 0.58 E 64.8
1 Franklin Road Traffic Signal D_90 E fi3.0 NBL 0.92 F 96.8
NBT 0.83 C 25.9
NBR 0.12 B 13_6
SRL 0.79 F 107.8
56T 0.74 E 69.6
SBR 0.24 D 50.1
TWSc EBL 0.14 c 17.8
2 Ten Mile Road/ {Right-In/ WBR 0.03 C 203
Cobalt Drive Ri&-Out/ NBL 0.37 C 19.4
Left-In} SBL 0.08 C 17.8
NBLTR 0.7,8 E 45.0
5 ite Access A/F ra n k lin EBL 0.01 B 11.5
A Road TW5C WBL 0.11 B 10.2
SBTL 0.27 F 53.0
SBR 0.04 B 13.7
C Ten Mile Road/Site TWSC EBR 0.19 C 20.6
Access C
As shown in Table 8, both Cobalt Drive, Site Access A and Site Access C operate under capacity. Site
Access A is LOS E and F from the north and south, respectively. This analysis assumes Site Access A to
be a full access. If this access were to be restricted to a right-in/right-out/left-in or right-in/right-out in
the future, vehicles would be unable to go west leaving the development.
Table 9 shows the site trips using Cobalt Drive, Site Access A and Site Access C as the only accesses to
the development. Cobalt Drive is restricted to a right-in/right-out. In this scenario all trips that leave
the site to head north, east or west must use Site Access A. Trips accessing the development from the
south would have to go through the Ten Mile Road/Franklin Road intersection to use Site Access A to
enter the site.
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Table 9. 2023 Total Traffic Conditions -Cobalt Drive (11I110), Site Access A& Site Access C
dd
EBL 0-86 F 103.6
E BT 0-64 E 70.6
EBR 0-67 E 74.6
WEIL 0-90 F 100.8
VJBT 0.92 F 84.2
Ten Mile Roadf WBR 0-59 E 66.0
1 Franklin Road Tra#fc5ignal 0.9t E 5$7 NBL 0-95 F 81.6
NBT 0-82 A 4.4
NBR 0-12 A 0.3
SBL 0-79 F 107.8
56T 0-81 E 76.4
56R 0-26 D 54.4
Ten Mile Road/ TW5C EBR 0_4 C 183
2 Cobalt drive (Right-In/ WBR 0_03 C 22.2
Right-Out)
NBLTR 2.07 F .ill;
EBL 0.01 B 11.5
A Site Access A/Franklin TWSC WRL 0-31 6 11.7
Road
SBT_ 0-47 r 111,5
3?' 0-04 B 13-7
Ten Mile Road/Site
C TWSC - - - LLo_
EBR 19 � 20.E
Access C
As shown in Table 9, Site Access A operates over capacity. This analysis assumes Site Access A to be a
full access. If this access were to be restricted to a right-in/right-out/left-in or right-in/right-out in the
future, vehicles would be unable to go west leaving the development and vehicles taming from the
south would not be able to access the site.
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Kittelson Response
As requested, below in Table 10 and Table 11, Ten Mile Road/Cobalt Drive operations are shown as a
right-in/right-out in for the 2020 existing and 2023 background, respectively. The 2023 total traffic
operations are shown in Table 3, Table 6, and Table 9 in the response to Comment 41. Attochment B
pra vide s the Synchro worksheets for all scenorras.
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Table 10. 2020 Existing Traffic Operations -Cobalt Drive (RIRO)
Intersoction Lame]=AM Peak Hour WC PM Peak Hour
F�nle Rvadf TWSC
2Drive (Right-In/ WRR 0.02 R 13.0 0.03 C 17.7
Right-Out)
Table 11. 2023 Background Traffic Operations - Cobalt Drive (RIR0)
Wmaction Lane AM Feak Hour IFM Peak Hour
No. Intersection Control Group
7 Vic LOS Delay V/C LOS DOLIV
7,nle Raadf TWSC
2 Drive (Right-In/ WRR 0.02 R 14.8 0.03 C 20.fi
Right-Out)
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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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Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action
1. 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 11:00 a.m. 2 days 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.
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