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Home My WebLink About2021-10-13 Email with ACHD Charlene Way From:Chris Johnson Sent:Wednesday, October 13, 2021 9:08 AM To:Charlene Way Subject:FW: MER21-0077/ H-2021-0027 Heron Village Phase 2 For the record. From: Alan Tiefenbach Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 9:07 AM To: Chris Johnson <cjohnson@meridiancity.org> Subject: FW: MER21-0077/ H-2021-0027 Heron Village Phase 2 Alan Tiefenbach | Current Associate Planner City of Meridian | Community Development Dept. 33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: 208-489-0573 | Fax: 208-489-0571 Built for Business, Designed for Living From: Tamara Thompson <tamara@thelandgroupinc.com> Sent: Monday, October 11, 2021 2:19 PM To: Alan Tiefenbach <atiefenbach@meridiancity.org> Subject: FW: MER21-0077/ H-2021-0027 Heron Village Phase 2 External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Hi Alan, Apologies, I just noticed that you weren’t copied on this reply from ACHD. It looks like ACHD is open to adding no parking signs if the Fire Department requests them. We’ll be joining hearing virtually tomorrow. Thanks, Tamara From: Dawn Battles <Dbattles@achdidaho.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 11:39 AM To: Tamara Thompson <tamara@thelandgroupinc.com> Subject: RE: MER21-0077/ H-2021-0027 Heron Village Phase 2 Tamara, I have discussed the concerns regarding parking on Blue Heron Lane with our traffic department. The survey stated percentages of parking spaces that were available on-site; however, there is either a space available to park or not. When figuring out parking space availability, the numbers need to round down. If the figures used in the survey were accurate, then between 8-10pm there are zero (0) uncovered spaces, 24 covered spaces and 9 garages 1 available. It is hard to count garage availability, as garage doors are typically down. Were the garage doors open, that were calculated as empty? The survey conducted on the street, those numbers need to be rounded up, not down. Again, there is either a car in the parking space or not. If the apartment complex is providing some type of sticker to the residents of their registered vehicle, then there would be documentation if an apartment complex occupant was parking on the street. Blue Heron Lane is public right-of-way, which provides on-street parking for the apartment complex on the south side of the street, the condos on the north side of the street, 3 additional residences and the public. Blue Heron Lane is a 36- foot wide street section (measured back-of-curb to back-of-curb) which is sufficient to allow on-street parking on both sides of the roadway and provide the necessary 20-feet of emergency access required by Fire Code. Therefore, this is a situation that Ada County Highway District (ACHD) would typically deny a request to install no on-street parking signs. Public roadways are under the jurisdiction of ACHD and are the only authority that is allowed to install “No Parking” signs on any roadways in Ada County. If any signs are installed without authorization by ACHD are subject to immediate removal by ACHD. ACHD can consider restricting parking on Blue Heron Lane at the Meridian Road and Blue Heron Lane intersection. The restrictions would be based upon ACHD staff observations and in coordination with the Meridian Police Department. A request can be submitted directly to ACHD. Additionally, ACHD can evaluate parking restrictions on Blue Heron Lane, but that will require a petition signed by 75% of the homeowners abutting Blue Heron Lane. The apartment complex gets one (1) vote. Finally, if the Meridian Fire Department requires “No Parking Fire Lane” signs on one or both sides of Blue Heron Lane, then ACHD would coordinate with the Meridian Fire Department. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks, Dawn Battles Planner II Ada County Highway District Tel:208.387.6218 dbattles@achdidaho.org "We drive quality transportation for all Ada County-Anytime…Anywhere!" ACHD Development Services is located in the CSC building at 1301 N. Orchard Street, Suite 200. Parking and building entrance are located on the west side of the building. From: Tamara Thompson <tamara@thelandgroupinc.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 5:18 PM To: Dawn Battles <Dbattles@achdidaho.org> Subject: RE: MER21-0077/ H-2021-0027 Heron Village Phase 2 2 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi Dawn, Would you be available to chat Friday about this afternoon? Tamara From: Tamara Thompson Sent: Friday, September 24, 2021 10:49 AM To: Dawn Battles <Dbattles@achdidaho.org> Subject: RE: MER21-0077/ H-2021-0027 Heron Village Phase 2 Evidently, when cars are parked on both sides of the street it is difficult for vehicles to get through. They also park too close to the intersection at Meridian Road. Perhaps some signage or striping is needed? The apartment complex performed a month-long parking survey, attached. There complex has enough parking as there are over 20 stalls open each evening, perhaps street parking is closer than first come sites in the complex. From: Dawn Battles <Dbattles@achdidaho.org> Sent: Friday, September 24, 2021 9:56 AM To: Tamara Thompson <tamara@thelandgroupinc.com> Subject: RE: MER21-0077/ H-2021-0027 Heron Village Phase 2 Tamara, What are the concerns regarding the street parking on Blue Heron Lane? Thanks, Dawn Battles Planner II Ada County Highway District Tel:208.387.6218 dbattles@achdidaho.org "We drive quality transportation for all Ada County-Anytime…Anywhere!" ACHD Development Services is located in the CSC building at 1301 N. Orchard Street, Suite 200. Parking and building entrance are located on the west side of the building. From: Tamara Thompson <tamara@thelandgroupinc.com> Sent: Friday, September 24, 2021 9:54 AM To: Dawn Battles <Dbattles@achdidaho.org> Subject: RE: MER21-0077/ H-2021-0027 Heron Village Phase 2 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. 3 Hi Dawn, Happy Friday! Some concerns from neighbors were discussed at the Meridian P&Z hearing regarding street parking on Blue Heron th Lane. One of our conditions is to discuss this with ACHD prior to the City Council hearing on October 12. Would you be able to point me in the right direction with a contact name and email? Thanks! Tamara From: Dawn Battles <Dbattles@achdidaho.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 1:48 PM To: Tamara Thompson <tamara@thelandgroupinc.com> Cc: jerry@hcmaltd.com; Alan Tiefenbach <atiefenbach@meridiancity.org>; 'bparsons@meridiancity.org' <bparsons@meridiancity.org>; Kimberley Tabarini <ktabarini@meridiancity.org> Subject: MER21-0077/ H-2021-0027 Heron Village Phase 2 Here is the ACHD staff letter for the request located at 125 E Blue Heron Lane. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Dawn Battles Planner II Ada County Highway District Tel:208.387.6218 dbattles@achdidaho.org "We drive quality transportation for all Ada County-Anytime…Anywhere!" ACHD Development Services is located in the CSC building at 1301 N. Orchard Street, Suite 200. Parking and building entrance are located on the west side of the building. 4