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HomeMy WebLinkAboutACHD Staff Report   1 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 Development Services Department Project/File: Meridian South Fire Station No. 7/ MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 This is a design review application for the construction of a 11,560 square foot fire station and emergency facility on 4 acres. Lead Agency: City of Meridian Site address: 2385 E. Lake Hazel Road Staff Approval: December 28, 2021 Applicant: City of Meridian Stacey Redman 33 E. Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho 83642 Staff Contact: Renata Ball-Hamilton Phone: 387-6171 E-mail: rhamilton@achdidaho.org A. Findings of Fact 1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting design review approval for the construction of a 11,560 square foot fire station and emergency facility on 4 acres. To serve the growing needs of the City of Meridian, the proposed project will contain a new Emergency Services Campus in South Meridian, consisting of one new fire station and one police station/precinct building. The City of Meridian’s Future Land Use Map designates this area as Medium Density Residential. 2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area: Direction Land Use Zoning North High Density/Medium High Density Residential R-40/R-15 South Open Space/Park R-4 East Open Space/Park R-4 West Medium Density Residential R-4 3. Site History: ACHD staff previously reviewed this site as Meridian South Fire Station-Police Substation/MER21-0026/H-2021-0008 earlier this year on March 15, 2021. The requirements of this staff report are consistent with those of the prior action. 4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of the site: • South Meridian Regional Park, MER17-0084, a 77 acre regional park located directly west and south of the site and was approved by ACHD on March 7, 2018 Vicinity Map 2 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 • Lavender Heights Subdivision, MPP19-0024, 184 residential lots, 1 multi-family lot and 24 common lots on 55.14 acres located directly north of the site and was approved by ACHD on March 27, 2020. • Brighton’s Apex East Subdivision, MPP21-0025, 97 residential lots and 14 common lots on 32.21 acres located directly east of the site is currently being reviewed by ACHD staff. 5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site. 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.bb 7. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 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): • Eagle Road is scheduled in the IFYWP to be widened to 5-lanes with curb, gutter, and sidewalk and a level 3 bike facility from Lake Hazel Road to Amity Road in 2023. • Lake Hazel Road is scheduled in the IFYWP to be widened to 5-lanes with curb, gutter, and a level 3 bike facility from Eagle Road to Cloverdale Road in 2024. • The intersection of Lake Hazel Road and Locust Grove Road is scheduled in the IFYWP to be widened to 2-lanes on the north leg, 2-lanes on the south, 4-lanes east, and 4-lanes on the west leg, as a multi-lane roundabout between 2036 and 2040. • Lake Hazel Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5-lanes from Locust Grove Road to Eagle Road between 2036 and 2040. 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 Lake Hazel Road as Level 3 facility that will be constructed as part of a future ACHD project. 3 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 B. Traffic Findings for Consideration 1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate no vehicle trips per day; less than 6 vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 11th edition. 2. Condition of Area Roadways Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH) * Acceptable level of service for a two-lane principal arterial is “E” (690 VPH). 3. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT) Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD’s most current traffic counts. • The average daily traffic count for Lake Hazel Road west of Eagle Road was 6,326 on August 29, 2019. C. Findings for Consideration 1. South Meridian Transportation Plan The South Meridian Transportation Plan (SMTP) is a long-range planning tool used to identify future roadway, intersection, and corridor needs in the South Meridian Area, providing a framework for future roadway improvements based on the land use designations. The plan was created in collaboration with the City of Meridian and was adopted by the ACHD Commission in September of 2009. The SMTP recommends the following abutting site: • Preserving right-of-way for the future widening of Lake Hazel Road to 5-lanes and the construction of 6-foot wide detached sidewalks on Lake Hazel Road. • Preserving right-of-way for future construction of a 2-lane residential collector roadway abutting the site’s east property line and the construction of 5-foot wide detached sidewalks. 2. Interagency Cooperative Development Agreement The City of Meridian and Brighton Development, Inc. agreed to enter into an Interagency Cooperative Development Agreement (CDA) with ACHD to construct the following improvements listed below. The Interagency CDA has already been drafted and approved by the ACHD Commission on August 18, 2021. 1. Signalize the intersection of Lake Hazel Road and Recreation Avenue with 5-lanes on the east and west legs and 3-lanes on the south leg with a westbound right-turn lane. The right- turn lane storage can be reduced to 100-feet. 2. Fully improve Lake Hazel Road abutting the site, the City Fire Parcel, and Brighton Parcel to approximately one quarter of a mile west of Eagle Road, and construct this segment of Lake Hazel Road as a 59-foot wide (measured back of curb to back of curb) principal arterial road with 5-lanes with curb, gutter, a minimum 4-foot wide landscape strip and a 10-foot wide multi- Roadway Frontage Functional Classification PM Peak Hour Traffic Count PM Peak Hour Level of Service Lake Hazel Road 350-feet Principal Arterial 351 Better than “E” 4 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 use pathway on both sides of the road consistent with the BMP, Master Street Map and South Meridian Transportation Plan. See the figure below. 3. Construct the north/south collector road, Recreation Avenue, to intersect Lake Hazel Road at site’s east property line and extend it 470-feet south to the City Fire Parcel’s south property line. Taper Recreation Avenue beginning 100-feet south of the intersection and construct this segment as a 31-foot wide collector road with on-street parking only on the west side of the road with vertical curb, gutter, a 4-foot wide planter strip and 10-foot wide multi-use pathway on both sides of the road. “No Parking” signs shall be installed on the east side of the road. Staff supports the proposed improvements in the Interagency CDA due to the fact that this segment of Lake Hazel Road is listed in the current CIP to be widened to 5-lanes between 2026 and 2030, it is continuing the Lake Hazel Road improvements from the west and the traffic impact study recommends that the intersection of Lake Hazel Road and Recreation Avenue be signalized with this phase of the park development. In addition, the construction of a 10-foot wide multi-use pathway on both sides of Lake Hazel Road is consistent with the level 3 facility requirements in the BMP for Lake Hazel Road. 3. Lake Hazel Road a. Existing Conditions: Lake Hazel Road is improved with 27-feet of pavement, 2-travel lanes and no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. There is 50-feet of right-of-way for Lake Hazel Road (23-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. 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 5 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 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. Frontage Improvements Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer shall widen the pavement to a minimum of 17-feet from centerline plus a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder adjacent to the entire site. Curb, gutter, and additional pavement widening may be required (See Section 7205.5.5). 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 Lake Hazel Road is designated in the MSM as a Mobility Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 72-foot street section within 100-feet of right-of-way abutting the site. c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to improve Lake Hazel Road with pavement widening and 10-foot wide detached concrete multi-use pathway and an eastbound right-turn lane abutting the site at Recreation Avenue and installation of a signalized intersection at Lake Hazel Road and Recreation Avenue. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to fully improve Lake Hazel Road with pavement widening to accommodate 5-traffic lanes, 10-foot wide detached concrete multi-use pathway and an eastbound right-turn lane abutting the site at Recreation Avenue, per the Interagency CDA with ACHD meets District Policy, and should be approved as proposed. Staff recommends the applicant will be required to dedicate additional right -of-way to total 50- feet from the section line of Lake Hazel Road abutting the site, widen the pavement on Lake Hazel Road abutting the site to allow for the roadway improvements per the CDA. As part of ACHD’s action on Discovery Park Phase 2 directly west of the site, that applicant was required to extend the eastbound right-turn lane and center turn lane on Lake Hazel Road to Recreation Avenue with Phase 2 of the park development when Recreation Avenue at the site’s east property line is extended to intersect Lake Hazel Road in the future. The applicant should coordinate to ensure there will be sufficient room and right-of-way abutting the site to widen Lake Hazel Road to accommodate the extension of the eastbound right -turn lane and center turn lane to the new collector roadway. If the CDA with ACHD to fully improve Lake Hazel Road as noted above is not completed, then the applicant should be required to widen the pavement on Lake Hazel Road abutting the site to 17-feet from centerline where deficient, construct a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a minimum 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk located a minimum of 43-feet from the section line of the roadway. The applicant’s proposal to construct a 10-foot wide multi-use pathway on Lake Hazel Road abutting the site exceeds District Policy which requires a minimum 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk. However, staff supports the applicant’s proposal to construct a 10- foot wide multi-use pathway if desired. There is already 65-feet of right-of-way and permanent right-of-way easements combined, as measured from centerline of the roadway. This exceeds the right-of-way requirements from the MSM as measured from centerline from the road. Therefore, staff does not recommend any additional right-of-way dedication abutting the site with this development application. 6 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 4. North/South Collector - Recreation Avenue a. Existing Conditions: There are no roadways within the site. There is one collector road, Recreation Avenue, that is proposed to be constructed as ½ of a 36-foot wide collector street section with an additional 12-feet of pavement abutting the site’s east property line, and is proposed to be constructed as a 36-foot wide paved road for the remaining portion of Recreation Avenue from that site’s northwest property line to Lake Hazel Road. This roadway construction was approved as part of ACHD’s action on Lake Hazel, the Locust Grove to Eagle Interagency Cooperative Development located directly north of the site. 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. 7 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 Half Street Policy: District Policy 7206.2.2 required improvements shall consist of pavement widening to one-half the required width, including curb, gutter, and concrete sidewalk (minimum 5-feet), plus 12-feet of additional pavement widening beyond the centerline established for the street to provide an adequate roadway surface, with the pavement crowned at the ultimate centerline. A 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff shall be constructed on the unimproved side. 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 with the street typology of Residential Collector. The new collector roadway should be located at the mid-mile on Lake Hazel Road at the site’s east property line and continue south through stubbing to the site’s south property line. The Residential Collector typology as depicted in the Livable Street Design Guide recommends a 2-lane roadway with bike lanes, and on street parking, a 36-foot street section within 50-feet of right-of-way. c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct Recreation Avenue, the north/south collector roadway abutting the site’s east property line as ½ of a 3 travel lane collector street section at the intersection with Lake Hazel Road and taper the road to ½ of a 36-foot wide 2-lane collector street section approximately 130-feet south of Lake Hazel Road. The applicant proposed to construct Recreation Avenue with vertical curb, gutter, and 10-foot wide concrete multi-use pathway and sidewalk abutting the site. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to construct Recreation Avenue along the site’s east property line to intersect Lake Hazel Road is consistent with the CDA and should be approved, as proposed. Per the Interagency CDA. Recreation Avenue should be improved as a 3-lane collector road with one receiving lane and dedicated northbound left-turn and right-turn lanes, then tapering the road to a 2 lane 31-foot wide street section approximately 100-feet south of the intersection with parking on the west side of the road and “No Parking” signs on the east side of the road and at the intersection per the Interagency CDA. 10-foot wide multi-use pathways are proposed on both sides of the road with 4-foot wide buffers between the back of curb and the pathway with the CDA. However, if Recreation Avenue is not constructed as noted above abutting the site with the CDA, then the applicant should be required to construct Recreation Avenue abutting the site to intersect Lake Hazel Road, in anticipation of signalizing the intersection of Lake Hazel Road and Recreation Avenue in the future, Recreation Avenue should be constructed from Lake Hazel Road south 100-feet at the site’s east property line as ½ of a 3 travel lane 46-foot wide collector street section at the intersection then tapering to ½ of a 36-foot wide collector roadway with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide detached (or 7-foot wide attached) concrete sidewalk on the west site plus 12-feet of pavement widening with a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff on the east side of the road. The applicant should coordinate with Discovery Park Phase 2 on the construction of this segment of Recreation Avenue if the improvements in the CDA are not completed. The applicant should dedicate additional right-of-way from the site’s west property line to 2- feet behind the back of attached sidewalk or 2-feet behind the back of curb for detached sidewalk and provide a permanent right-of-way easement that extends from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind the back of sidewalk. 8 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 Staff notes if street trees are required by the City of Meridian, then the applicant should provide an 8-foot wide planter strip. Meandering sidewalks are discouraged due to issues associated with ADA compliance. Provide a permanent right-of-way easement for sidewalks located outside of the dedicated right-of-way. 5. 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 minor arterials is one half-mile. District policy 7205.4.2 states that the optimum spacing for new signalized collector roadways intersecting principal arterials is one half-mile. District policy 7206.4.2 states that the optimum spacing for unsignalized collectors intersecting minor arterial roadways is 1,320-feet. District policy 7206.4.2 states that the preferred spacing for new collectors intersecting existing collectors is ¼ mile to allow for adequate signal spacing and alignment. District policy 7206.4.5, states that the preferred spacing for a new local street intersecting a collector roadway to align or offset a minimum of 330-feet from any other street (measured centerline to centerline). c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct Recreation Avenue, the new north/south collector roadway to intersect Lake Hazel Road at the site’s east property line. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to construct Recreation Avenue, the new north/south collector roadway to intersect Lake Hazel Road at the site’s east property line is consistent with the location of the collector roadway at the site’s east property line on the Master Street Map meets District policy and should be approved as proposed. 6. Stub Streets a. Existing Conditions: There are no 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 AND WIDENDED 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 9 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 the cul-de-sac which extend beyond the dedicated street right-of-way. In the instance where a 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 is proposing to construct Recreation Avenue, the new north/south collector roadway at the site’s east property line to stub to the site’s south property line. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal meets District Policy and should be approved as proposed. The applicant will be required to install a sign at the terminus of the stub street station that states, “THIS IS A DESIGNATED COLLECTOR ROADWAY. THIS STREET WILL BE EXTENDED AND WIDENDED IN THE FUTURE.” The applicant will also be required to install a temporary turnaround at the terminus of the Recreation Avenue since it will be longer than 150-feet. The temporary cul-de-sac shall be paved and shall be the dimensional requirements of a standard cul-de-sac. The applicant 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 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. 7. Driveways 7.1 Lake Hazel Road a. Existing Conditions: There are 2 existing unpaved driveways from the site onto Lake Hazel Road: an existing 18-foot wide driveway located 90-feet to the west of the site’s east property line and a 100-foot wide driveway located 250-feet west of the site’s east property. 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 1b 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 to be located a minimum of 355-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 1b, requires driveways located on principal arterial roadways with a speed limit of 50 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 425-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- 10 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 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. Temporary Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.2 identifies a temporary access as that which “is permitted for use until appropriate alternative access becomes available”. Temporary access may be granted through a development agreement or similar method, and the developer shall be responsible for providing a financial guarantee for the future closure of the driveway. Cross Access Easements/Shared Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.1 states that cross access utilizes a single vehicular connection that serves two or more adjoining lots or parcels so that the driver does not need to re-enter the public street system. c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to close the two existing driveways from the site onto Lake Hazel Road with the construction of 10-foot wide concrete multi-use pathways. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and should approved as proposed. 7.2 North/South Collector Roadway (Recreation Avenue) a. Existing Conditions: There are no 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 (Signalized Intersection): District policy 7206.4.3 requires driveways located on collector roadways near a signalized intersection to be located outside the area of influence; OR a minimum of 440-feet from the signalized intersection for a full-access driveway and a minimum of 220-feet from the signalized intersection for a right-in/right-out only driveway. Dimensions shall be measured from the centerline of the intersection to the centerline of the driveway. 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. 11 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 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- 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 is proposing to construct two curb return type driveways from the site onto Recreation Avenue, the new collector roadway, in the following locations: • 26-foot wide driveway located approximately 243-feet south of Lake Hazel Road • 70-foot wide driveway located approximately 380-feet south of Lake Hazel Road The applicant is proposing to install pavement markings that states, “Do Not Enter” at the 70- foot wide driveway located 380-feet south of Lake Hazel Road. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct two curb return driveways onto Recreation Avenue, the new collector roadway, does not meet District Driveway Successive and Width policies which requires driveways on a collector roadway to align or offset a minimum of 150-feet from any other driveways and allows a maximum width of 30-feet for driveways with less than 100 VTD. However, staff recommends a modification of policy to allow the two driveways to be located, as proposed because they are for emergency vehicles. The applicant’s proposal to install pavement markings that states, “Do Not Enter” at the 70-foot wide driveway located 380-feet south of Lake Hazel Road should be approved as proposed. The pavement markings should be located outside of the right-of-way. 8. Emergency Signals The applicant is not proposing an emergency signal for the fire station as part of this application. If an emergency signal is warranted in the future, then all cost associated with the improvements shall be borne by the applicant. Th applicant shall enter into a signal agreement with ACHD and submit plans for review and approval. 9. Tree Planters 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. 10. 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. 11. Other Access 12 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 Lake Hazel Road is classified as principal arterial roadway. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access will be prohibited to Lake Hazel Road and the new collector roadway. D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval 1. Improve Lake Hazel Road abutting the site, widen the pavement on Lake Hazel Road abutting the site to 17-feet from the section line of the roadway and 10-foot wide detached concrete multi-use pathway abutting the site, an eastbound right-turn lane abutting the site at Recreation Avenue and installation of a signalized intersection at Lake Hazel Road and Recreation Avenue. 2. Extend the eastbound right-turn lane and center turn lane on Lake Hazel Road to the Recreation Avenue. Coordinate with Discovery Park Phase 2 on the construction of the eastbound right-turn lane when Recreation Avenue at the site’s east property line is extended to intersect Lake Hazel Road. 3. Construct Recreation Avenue to intersect Lake Hazel Road and from Lake Hazel Road south 100- feet at the site’s east property line as ½ of a 46-foot wide collector street section at the intersection then tapering to ½ of a 36-foot wide collector roadway with vertical curb, gutter and minimum of 5- foot wide detached (or 7-foot wide attached) concrete sidewalk on the west side plus 12-feet of additional pavement widening to total 30-feet beyond the centerline established for the street to provide an adequate roadway surface and with a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff on the east side of the road 4. Dedicate additional right-of-way from the site’s west property line to 2-feet behind the back of attached sidewalk or 2-feet behind the back of curb for detached sidewalk and provide a permanent right-of-way easement that extends from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind the back of sidewalk on Recreation Avenue. 5. If street trees are required by the City of Meridian, then the applicant should provide an 8-foot wide planter strip and a permanent right-of-way easement for sidewalks located outside of the dedicated right-of-way on Recreation Avenue. 6. Install a temporary turnaround at the terminus of the Recreation Avenue since it will be longer than 150-feet. The temporary cul-de-sac shall be paved and shall meet the dimensional requirements of a standard cul-de-sac. 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 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. 7. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub street station that states, “THIS IS A DESIGNATED COLLECTOR ROADWAY. THIS STREET WILL BE EXTENDED AND WIDENDED IN THE FUTURE.” 8. Close the two existing driveways from the site onto Lake Hazel Road with the construction of 10- foot wide concrete multi-use pathways. 9. Construct two curb return type driveways from the site onto Recreation Avenue, the new collector roadway in the following locations: • 26-foot wide driveway located approximately 243-feet south of Lake Hazel Road • 70-foot wide driveway located approximately 380-feet south of Lake Hazel Road 10. Install pavement markings that states, “Do Not Enter” at the 70-foot wide driveway located 380-feet south of Lake Hazel Road, as proposed, located outside of the right-of-way. 13 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 11. If an emergency signal is warranted in the future, then all cost associated with the improvements shall be borne by the applicant. Enter into a signal agreement with ACHD and submit plans for review and approval. 12. A license agreement is required for all landscaping proposed within ACHD right-of-way or easement areas. Trees should 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. 13. Submit civil plans to ACHD Development Services for review and approval. The impact fee assessment will not be released until the civil plans are approved by ACHD. 14. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit. 15. 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. 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. 14 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 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. Utility Coordinating Council 4. Development Process Checklist 5. Appeal Guidelines 15 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 VICINITY MAP 16 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 SITE PLAN 17 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 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. 18 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 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. 19 Meridian South Fire Station No. 7MER21-0137/ A-2021-0215 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 char ged 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.