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John 5. Franden, President
Carol A. McKee, 1st Vice President
Dave Bivens, 2nd Vice President
5herry R. Huber, Commissioner
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
January 13, 2006
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Fred Pratt
3071 W. Ravenna Street
Meridian, Idaho 83642
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Subject:
MRZ-05-020
Rezone R-4 to Q-T
1127 N. Meridian Road
On January 13, 2006, the Ada County Highway District acted on your application for the above
referenced project. The attached report lists site-specific requirements, conditions of approval and
street improvements, which are required.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 208-387-6171.
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Right-of-way & Development Services, Planning Division
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Project file, Construction Services, Utilities
City of Meridian
Ada County Highway District = 3775 Adams Street. Garden City, 10 . 83714 . PH 208-387-6100 . FX 345-7650. www.achd.ada.id.us
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Project/File:
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Lead Agency:
City of Meridian
Site address:
1127 N. Meridian Road
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Approval:
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January 13, 2006
Applicant:
Fred Pratt
3071 W. Ravenna Street
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Staff Contact:
Lori Den Hartog
Phone: 387-6171
E-mail: Idenhartoq@.achd.ada.id.us
Application Information:
Acreage: 0.17
Current Zoning: R-4
Proposed Zoning: Q-T
Proposed Use: Barber shop
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A. Findings of Fact
Existing Conditions
1.
Site Information: There is an existing residence on the site.
2.
Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Residential R-4
South Residential R-4
East Residential R-15
West Residential R-4
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Existing Roadway Improvements Adjacent To and Near the Site
. Meridian Road is currently improved with 2 traffic lanes, and no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting
the site.
. Washington Street is currently improved with two traffic lanes, and no curb, gutter, or sidewalk
abutting the site.
. There is an unpaved alley abutting the west property line.
4.
Existing Right-of-Way
. Meridian Road currently has 70-feet of right-of-way (30-feet from centerline).
. Washington Street currently has 60-feet of right-of-way (30-feet from centerline).
. There is 16-feet of right-of-way for the alley.
5.
Existing Access: There is an existing access on Meridian Road located at the south property
line. There is an existing access on Washington Street near the west property line.
6.
Site History:
ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
Development Impacts
7.
Trip Generation:
This development is estimated to generate 46 additional vehicle trips per
day based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation
Manual. .
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.
Traffic Impact Study;
A traffic impact study was not required with this application.
10.
Impacted Roadways:
Roadway Frontage Functional Traffic Count Level of Speed
Classification Service* Limit
Meridian 63' Minor Arterial 11,928 south of Better 25 MPH
Cherry Lane on than "c"
4/19/05
Washington 120' Local/Commercial 813 east of Not 20 MPH
Meridian on applicable
4/9/03
*Acceptable level of service for a two lane arterial roadway is "D" (14,000 VTD).
Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Program
This section of Meridian Road has been identified for a 5-lane arterial roadway in the Downtown
Transportation Plan, as adopted by the City of Meridian and the ACHD Commission. This roadway
is included in the Five Year Work Program update as preliminary development (construction year
not yet established), scheduled to be adopted by the ACHD Commission on January 18, 2006. The
exact right-of-way width for this roadway has not yet been determined.
B. Findings for Consideration
This application is for a rezone only. Listed below are some of the findings for consideration that
the District may identify when it reviews a future development application. The District may add
additional findings for consideration when it reviews a specific redevelopment application.
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1.
Meridian Road
Right"of.Way Policy: District policy requires 96-feet of right-of-way on arterial roadways (Figure
72-F1 B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 5-lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5-foot
concrete detached sidewalks and bike lanes.
Sidewalk Policy: District policy requires 7-foot wide attached (or 5-foot detached) concrete
sidewalk on all collector roadways and arterial roadways (7204.7.2).
Staff Comment/Recommendation: When Meridian Road is widened to 5-lanes, District staff
anticipates it to be a constrained street section, perhaps within 80-feet of right-of-way. There are
multiple homes and business along Meridian Road, and District staff does not yet know the full
impact of the anticipated road-widening project on the existing residences and businesses.
Because this section of Meridian Road is scheduled in the Five Year Work Program update
(scheduled to be adopted January 18, 2006), District staff recommends that the applicant provide a
road trust in the amount of $1,260 for the cost of the sidewalk ($20 a lineal foot, 63-feet of frontage).
2.
Special Notice to the City of Meridian and the Applicant
During the process of adopting the Downtown Transportation Plan, different alternatives were
analyzed for the cost impact of widening Meridian Road to five lanes. It was determined that when
the roadway is widened, it will be more cost effective to buyout the properties on one side of the
roadway. While no final decision will be made until the roadway is designed, it is possible that the
District will have to buyout the homes and business on the west side of Meridian Road. This would
impact the property involved in this current rezone application.
3.
Washington Street
Right-of-Way Policy: District policy requires 54-feet of right-of-way on industrial/commercial
roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 3-lane roadway with
curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks.
Street Section Policy: District policy 7202.8 and 72-F1A, requires roadways abutting commercial
developments to be constructed as a 40-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot concrete
sidewalk within 54-feet of right-of-way.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: The applicant will be required to widen the pavement on
Washington Street abutting the site and construct vertical curb. gutter, and a 5-foot concrete
sidewalk within the existing right-of-way. These roadway improvements should stop where the
radius improvements will begin at the intersection of Washington Street and Meridian Road.
4.
Alley
Right-of-Way Policy: District policy 7204.10.1 requires the dedication of additional rîght-of-way to
obtain a minimum width from the centerline of the alley of 8-feet for single-family residential uses
and 10-feet for all other uses.
Paving Policy: District Policy 7204.10.1 states if the proposed development is not a single family
detached residence and it takes access from an alley, the developer will be required to pave the
entire width of the right-of-way from the nearest public street to and abutting the development.
Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing to take access to the alley.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: If the applicant does not take access to the alley, no paving
will be required. However, if the applicant decides to take access to the alley, the applicant will be
required to pave the alley its entire width from Washington Street to the south píOperty line.
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Driveways
Offset Policy: District policy 72-F4 (1) and 72-F4 (2), requires driveways located on
commercial/industrial roadways to offset a controlled and/or uncontrolled intersection a minimum of
50-feet (measured near edge to near edge).
Width Policy: District policy 7207.9.3 restricts commercial driveways with daily traffic volumes over
1,000 vehicles to a maximum width of 35-feet. Most commercial driveways will be constructed as
curb-cut type facilities if located on local streets. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii will be
required for driveways accessing collector and arterial roadways.
Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to
gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, 7207.9.1, the applicant
should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the
edge of pavement of the roadway.
Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing one curb-cut type driveway on Washington Street
located approximately 5-feet east of the alley.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: The applicant's proposal meets District policy. The driveway
will be required to be paved its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement.
C. Site Specific Conditions of ARJ)roval
This application is for a rezone only. Listed below are some of the site specific conditions of
approval that the District may require when it reviews a future development application. The
District may add additional site specific requirements when it reviews a specific redevelopment
application.
1.
Provide a road trust to the District in the amount of $1,260 for the cost of the sidewalk abutting the
site on Meridian Road.
2.
Widen the pavement on Washington Street abutting the site and construct vertical curb, gutter, and
a 5-foot concrete sidewalk within the existing right-of-way. These roadway improvements shall stop
where the radius improvements will begin at the intersection of Washington Street and Meridian
Road.
3.
If access is taken to the alley, pave the alley its entire width from Washington Street to the south
property line.
4.
Construct one curb cut type driveway on Washington Street located approximately 5-feet east of the
alley, as proposed. Pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the
edge of pavement of the roadway.
5.
Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
D. Standard Conditions of ARJ)roval
1.
Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
2.
Private sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within any ACHD roadway or
right-of-way.
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John S. Franden, President
Carol A. McKee, 1st Vice President
Dave Bivens, 2nd Vice President
Sherry R. Huber, Commissioner
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
January 12, 2006
To:
Bruneel Tire Factory
Craig Bruneel
5306 Chinden Boulevard
Boise, Idaho 83714
Subject:
MCZC05-061
Retail Tire Store
517 N. Meridian Road.
District Planning staff has reviewed the above referenced application and has the following
comments related to the development:
. Bower Street: The site has access to Bower Street, a dead end local street. Bower Street
is currently improved with vertical curb and gutter, but no sidewalk abutting the site. Due to
the fact that the street is not a through street, District staff is not requiring the construction of
sidewalk on Bower Street.
. Meridian Road:
0 The site has frontage on Meridian Road. Meridian Road is currently improved with
vertical, curb, gutter, and sidewalk abutting the site.
0 The site has access to Meridian Road via a driveway located at the north property
line. Meridian Road is a minor arterial roadway, and the District typically restricts
access to arterials based on the posted speed limit. This driveway is the only access
into the existing building on the site (building previously utilized by Ada County Weed
Control). In addition, the portion of Meridian Road abutting the site is included in the
Split Corridor roadway project (see comments below). At this time, District staff is
not restricting this driveway, but the driveway may be restricted in the future with the
construction of the Split Corridor roadway project.
. Split Corridor Roadway Project and Right-of-Way: Meridian Road abutting the site is
included in Phase 2 of the Split Corridor project (Franklin Road north to Fairview/Cherry
Lane). This project is listed in the update to the Five Year Work Program (scheduled to be
adopted January 18, 2006) as preliminary development (construction year not yet
established). The concept plan for the Split Corridor project shows the cross-over portion
between Main and Meridian Road coming back together adjacent to the east of this site (see
attached concept). Because the roadway project has not yet been designed, the right-of-
way width has not yet been determined. Therefore, District staff is not requiring any right-of-
way dedication at this time. There is 60-feet of existing right-of-way for Meridian Road
abutting this site.
. No site improvements are required by ACHD, but the applicant will be required to pay a traffic impact
fee. The applicant will need to submit architectural plans to ACHD for review by the Development
Review Division for purposes of impact fee calculation.
Ada County Highway District a 3775 Adams Street. Garden City, iD . 83714 . PH 208-387-6100 . FX 345-7650 . www.achd.ada.id.us
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 208-387-6171.
Sincerely,
Lori Den Hartog
Planner III
Right-of-way & Development Services, Planning Division
CC:
Project file, Construction Services, Utilities
City of Meridian
BRS Architects, Billy Ray Strite
1010 S. Allante Place, Suite 100
Boise, Idaho 83709
Ada County Highway District. 3ïï5 Adams Street. Garden City, ID . 83714 . PH 208-387-6100 . FX 345-7650 . www.achd.ada.id.us
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All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne
by the developer.
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.
Comply with the District's Tree Planter Width Interim Policy.
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.
All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District Policy
Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all
applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State
of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building permit (or
other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy.
Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance
with Ordinance #200, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
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 (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking
ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in
the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing and
signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized
representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to
obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District.
Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or
other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest
advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a
waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at
the time the change in use is sought.
E. Conclusions of Law
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The proposed site plan is approved, if all of the Site Specific and Standard Conditions of Approval
are satisfied.
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.
MRZ-O5-020
Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Appeal Guidelines
4. Development Process Checklist
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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 ROWDS Manager when it is alleged that the ROWDS Manager did not
properly apply this section 7101.6, did not consider all of the relevant facts presented, made an
error of fact or law, abused discretion or acted arbitrarily and capriciously in the interpretation or
enforcement of the ACHD Policy Manual.
a. Filing Fee: The Commission may, from time to time, set reasonable fees to be charged
the applicant for the processing of appeals, to cover administrative costs.
b. Initiation: An appeal is initiated by the filing of a written notice of appeal with the
Secretary of Highway Systems, which must be filed within ten (10) working days from
the date of the decision that is the subject of the appeal. The notice of appeal shall refer
to the decision being appealed, identify the appellant by name, address and telephone
number and state the grounds for the appeal. The grounds shall include a written
summary of the provisions of the policy relevant to the appeal and/or the facts and law
relied upon and shall include a written argument in support of the appeal. The
Commission shall not consider a notice of appeal that does not comply with the
provisions of this subsection.
c. Time to Reply: The ROWDS Manager shall have ten (10) working days from the date of
the filing of the notice of appeal to reply to the notice of the appeal, and may during such
time meet with the appellant to discuss the matter, and may also consider and/or modify
the decision that is being appealed. A copy of the reply, and any modifications to the
decision being appealed will be provided to the appellant prior to the Commission
hearing on the appeal.
d. Notice of Hearing: Unless otherwise agreed to by the appellant, the hearing of the
appeal will be noticed and scheduled on the Commission agenda at a regular meeting to
be held within thirty (30) days following the delivery to the appellant of the ROWDS
Manager's reply to the notice of appeal. A copy of the decision being appealed, the
notice of appeal and the reply shall be delivered to the Commission at least one (1)
week prior to the hearing.
e. Action by Commission: Following the hearing, the Commission shall either affirm or
reverse, in whole or part, or otherwise modify, amend or supplement the decision being
appealed, as such action is adequately supported by the law and evidence presented at
the hearing.
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Development Process Checklist
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I:8;ISubmit a development application to a City or to the County
I:8;IThe City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
I:8;IThe ACHD Planning Review Division will receive the development application to review
I:8;IThe Planning Review Division will do Qlli! of the following:
DSend a "No Review" letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific requirements at this time.
DSend a "Comply With" letter to the applicant stating that if the development is within a platted subdivision or part
of a previous development application and that the site specific requirements from the previous development also
apply to this development application.
~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.
DWrite a Commission Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and
evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
DThe Planning Review Division will hold a Technical Review meeting for all Staff and Commission Level reports.
DFor ALL development applications, including those receiving a "No Review" or "Comply With" letter:
. The applicant should submit two (2) sets of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development
Review Division 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 calculation.)
. 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.
DPay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DID YOU REMEMBER:
Construction (Zone)
D Driveway or Property Approach(s)
. Submit a "Driveway Approach Requesr form to Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Construction (for approval by
Development Services & Traffic Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval.
D 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)
D Sediment & Erosion Submittal
. At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Con an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan
Designer, must be turned into ACHD Construction - Subdivision to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD Drainage
Division.
D Idaho Power Company
. Vic Steelman at Idaho Power must have his IPCO approved set of subdivision utility plans prior to Pre-Con being
scheduled.
D Final Approval from Development Services
ACHD Construction - Subdivision must have received approval from Development Services prior to scheduling a Pre-Con.
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