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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-23 ACHD Comply letter for the Meridian IC Alexis Pickering,President aim D.Hansen,Vice-President ACHD David McKinney,Commissioner f Kent Goldthorpe,Commissioner ' Miranda Gold,Commissioner October 24, 2023 To: Ethan Mansfield Hawkins Company 855 W Broad Street, STE 300 Boise, ID 83702 Subject: MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 Northwest of Meridian Road/1-84 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment, Annexation, and Rezone application to allow for the development of a commercial development. On July 18, 2022, the Ada County Highway District approved MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 for an annexation, rezone, and comprehensive plan amendment. The applicant submitted a revised application which includes a modification to the requested comprehensive plan future land use map amendment and new site plan. The proposed changes to do change the comments or information provided in ACHD's July 2022 staff report. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6178. Sincerely, Mindy Wallace, AIPC Planning Review Supervisor Development Services cc: City of Meridian — Sonya Allen Attached: Revised Narrative and Site Plan July 2022 ACHD Staff Report connecting you to more Ada County Highway District•3775 Adams Street-Garden City,ID-83714-PH 208 387-6100•FX 345-7650 www.achdidaho.org 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).Private Utilities including sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within the ACHD right-of-way. 2. In accordance with District policy, 7203.6, 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne by the developer. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable requirements of ACHD prior to District approval for occupancy. 10. 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. 11. 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. o MWKNNS C O M ME RC I A L D E V E L O A E R 5 October 12, 2023 City of Meridian Planning Division, Community Development Department 33 E. Broadway Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 Re: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Revision for H-2021-0099 (1-84 and Meridian Development) Dear Ms. Allen, Meridian City Planning Division, Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Council, The purpose of this letter is to modify the previous request to amend Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map.The request to annex and rezone—18 acres of land to a C-G zoning district remains unchanged. Hawkins now proposes, with the support and co-operation of the Tanner Creek applicant, to amend the future land use designation on 70.4+/- acres of land from Mixed Use— Community (MU-C) to Commercial (34.3 acres) and Medium High-Density Residential (36.1 +/- acres). Importantly, the site plans for the commercial (Hawkins Companies) and residential (Tanner Creek) portions of the site also remain unchanged from the previous request. City Staff requested this change to reflect the commercial nature of the site plan of the—34 acres of land on the southwest corner of Waltman Ln and Meridian Rd. On the west side of Ten Mile Creek, 128 attached and detached single-family homes and 272 multi-family units are still proposed. This development, called Tanner Creek, represents 3 different residential uses to accompany Hawkins'diverse commercial development on the east side of the creek.Overall,44% of the 70-acre site's land is proposed for commercial development, including a mix of regional uses and ample opportunities for neighborhood-serving commercial uses like fitness, personal services, non-drive-through restaurants, health care offices, daycare, banks/financial office space, and educational/training uses. The proposed plan also includes the connection of Ruddy Drive and Waltman Lane, and Waltman Lane to Corporate Drive. These connections, while conceptually simple, provide important vehicular connectivity that benefits the entire community by reducing travel/commute times and reducing vehicle miles traveled. Tanner Creek was initially submitted in 2020 (H-2020-0024) and was denied by the City Council because there were no plans at the time to develop the site to its east, our subject site. Our project(H-2021-0099)was remanded by the City-Council in part because it did not arrive in front of staff and Council with Tanner Creek and in part because of concerns regarding the configuration of the site plan. The plans before you today represent uses that will complement ■� Nis HAWKINS COMPANIES COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS the residential uses on Tanner Creek by providing a mix of commercial uses that serve both regional and local users. Based on comments from City staff and City Council, the intent is to be heard concurrently with Tanner Creek and provide a clear picture of the mix of uses proposed for the northwest quadrant of the interchange. The commercial land use designation adjacent to a mix of residential land use designations achieves the stated goals of the City because it is being considered concurrently with Tanner Creek's application and both commercial and residential product types within close proximity of each other. The site plan for the Commercial portion of the project remains unchanged and proposes up to 230,000 square-feet of retail stores located on the southern edge of the site,with the rear of the stores tucked below the grade of the interchange at Meridian Road.This was a critical component of the redesign recommended in the original H-2021-0099 staff report ("a large retail anchor could easily be integrated into a mixed-use project, but for this site in this location, it would likely need to be located along the interstate"). As the staff report suggests, this allows for better integration with Ten Mile Creek, and frees up a significant portion of the site for community- serving commercial uses. In addition, the previously proposed 4-story office building is now eliminated to make room for additional community-serving commercial uses,a decision that was also recommended by the staff report("while office uses are also desired, there is a considerable amount of it being constructed elsewhere in the community and[it] could be rededicated"). By eliminating the office building and re-orienting the larger retail buildings, we created space for community-serving shops spaces (Shops 1-5), sit-down restaurants (Pad 1), and a hotel (Pad 4) along Waltman Ln and Ten Mile Creek. To the south of Shop 1, a parklet/plaza is provided to welcome cyclists and pedestrians from the surrounding neighborhoods to the development. Each of the three vehicular accesses to the site are provided with pedestrian connections as well, and the site will be bound on three sides (all sides but the loading/delivery area below the interchange ramps) by 10' multi-use pathways. On the corner of Waltman and Meridian Rd, a pad for a future transit stop is proposed.Along Waltman, a large plaza area greets visitors to the development. As the staff report again recommended, this is the location of most of the proposed community-serving commercial and plaza space ("Waltman is the ideal location for community serving uses that do not need and cannot afford the visibility of the interstate and Meridian Road. The site needs to realize better clustering of non-residential uses to frame and benefit relocated open space"). The area includes public plaza space and numerous small commercial buildings that could be used for anything from a peanut shop to fitness center,to sit- down restaurant,to dentist office.The theme of this area can also be continued to the west if an opportunity to incorporate the single outparcel on the northwest corner presents itself (the current owner is not interested in selling at this time). Connectivity to and through the site is accommodated by a robust network of pathways. ■1 1■ HAWKINS ® COMPANIES COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS This site plan is conceptual and will develop over time, as tenants and users are secured. To ensure that what is proposed in subsequent site plan reviews meets the City's goals, we are proposing that the development agreement attached to site includes the following language: o The layout of buildings with plaza areas shown on the site plan are provided for illustrative purposes; Developer proposes to reserve a right to reconfigure (i.e. divide, consolidate, reduce and/or enlarge) such buildings and plaza space, based upon actual tenant demand at the time of development. o Developer proposes that non-retail commercial uses may include uses such as office, clean industry, entertainment, hospitality, fitness and/or recreation, personal services, non-drive-through restaurants, health care, daycare, finance and/or banking, and educational and/or training uses. Developer agrees to reserve area of 10% of total building(s) square-footage for such uses until developed. o The subject site shall include plaza area to accompany non-retail commercial uses defined above, except hospitality/hotel, located on pads along Waltman Rd and pads shown along Tanner Creek.The size of these plaza areas will be at least 10% of such building(s) footprint,excluding any outdoor seating areas for restaurants. The Commercial Land Use designation allows the commercial portion of the site to develop in a flexible way that will meet the needs of both the community and the region for years to come. Concurrently, the Medium and Medium-High Residential Land Use designation will provide opportunities for residents to live within convenient walking and biking distance to access daily needs provided by these adjacent commercial uses. Thank you for considering our revised development proposal. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions. Cheers, Ethan Mansfield Pre-Development Project Manager Hawkins Companies NI '■ NVId 2US lWUMNOJ o .,� OVOOU NVIa1H3VJ M-I orsuax xxxxz l I ` =E 0 r go ..�� K $ �� .- Zia;% E rya p R �i s€Gz I®y({ g pgE g p z r i 3 � .^q (Mill . - a�5$g If m111 FFP! ;PIT Ed !•'\lei ��, N•. a :.. @— '� ^I _ Y= II'if[IIU i 1 � .1 •••r' i i ! i iiii, ii j i i 1 a `3 II I iI{i y 1'' � -Xu acerfuufuel '�.y , LFLI 1 / � i 1 { 1 I M §1 ' 7 � I-.H.A••J.lam• "-� 1 Z 1 J 1 " ' ��-�-o-I 11 !I {��..��.ff....1 i i lf�.�(iF�- 01'1�; 0rrlo 0flfi[ Uill 1 TR,H,tClM-fl ' W ni!iil!iinlii n!i inilii� -) ��'p �_g F z _ a o=I Development Services Department ACHD Project/File: 1-84 and Meridian Road/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 This is an annexation and rezone application to annex 18.30 acres with C-G zoning and an amendment to the comprehensive plan future land use map to change the designation on 33.13 acres from mixed-use community to mixed-use regional. Lead Agency: City of Meridian Site address: Northwest of Meridian Road/1-84 Vicinity Map Staff Approval: July 1811, 2022 �' � ��#',� �F. , 1 Frei Applicant: Ethan Mansfield Hawkins Companies h 855 W. Broad Street Boise, ID 83702 Representative: Same as above ttt� ,• e. Staff Contact: Paige Bankhead, PEA �, s Phone: 387-6293 E-mail: pbankhead(@achdidaho.org i A. Findings of Fact 1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval of an annexation and rezone application to annex 18.30 acres with C-G zoning and an amendment to the comprehensive plan future land use map to change the future lane use designation on 33.13 acres from mixed-use community to mixed-us regional. 2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area: Direction I Land Use Zoning North Commercial C-G South 1-84 NA East Commercial C-G West Commercial C-G 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: • Tanner Creek Subdivision, 83 single family lots, 45 townhomes and 272 multi-family units located directly west of the site. ACHD has accepted the traffic impact study for this development, but has not yet received a development application from the City of Meridian. 5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site. 1 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 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 Meridian Road as a Level 3 facility that will be constructed as part of a future ACHD project. The BMP also identifies level 1 facilities on the Waltman Lane abutting the site. B. Traffic Findings for Consideration 1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 10,891 additional vehicle trips per day; 950 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the traffic impact study. 2. Traffic Impact Study DKS Associates prepared a traffic impact study for the proposed Meridian IC Commercial development. An executive summary of the findings as presented by DKS Associates can be found as 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. ACHD Staff comments on the submitted traffic impact study can be found below under staff comments. 2 I-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 - - E Franklin Ad 2s ra V ah Lr, 0, 46 , t q Myth . $4 - ;M — ; StVdy IirtSrSeCbOn I Y +f Shady Segmeri �' " r +� + -- �„ureSiree[ UU Overland Rd 4 *. .. . FIGURE 1: SITE LOCAT10 N Road segments and intersections studied a. Policy Mitigation Proposals: Mitigation recommendations shall be provided within the report. At a minimum, for each roadway segment and intersection that does not meet the minimum acceptable level of service planning threshold or v/c ratio, the report must discuss feasible measures to avoid or reduce the impact to the system. To be considered adequate, measures should be specific and feasible. Mitigation may also include: • Revision to the Phasing Plan to coincide with the District's planning Capital Projects. • Reducing the scope and/or scale of the project. 3 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 Alternative Mitigation Measures: 7106.7.3 states that if traditional mitigation measures such as roadway widening and intersection improvements are infeasible as determined by ACHD, the TIS may recommend alternative mitigation measures. Alternative mitigation measures shall demonstrate that impacts from the project will be offset. • If the impacted roadway segments and/or intersections are programmed as funded in the Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP) or the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP); no alternative mitigation is required. • If the impacted roadway segments and/or intersections are not programmed in either the IFYWP or the CIP; the applicant may (i) analyze the shoulder hour and (ii) provide a safety analysis to determine alternative mitigation requirements. o If the impacted roadway segments and intersections meet the minimum acceptable level of service planning thresholds in the shoulder hour the applicant may suggest feasible alternative mitigation such as: sidewalks, bike facilities, connectivity, safety improvements, etc. within 1.5 miles of the proposed development. o If the shoulder hour planning thresholds are exceeded the applicant may request to enter into a Development Agreement and pay into the Priority Corridor Fund an amount determined by the ACHD to offset impacts from the project. • Alternative Mitigation may also include: o Revision to the Phasing Plan to coincide with the District's future Capital Projects. o Reducing the scope and/or scale of the project. Level of Service Planning Thresholds: District Policy 7206.4.1 states that, Level of Service Planning Thresholds have been established for principal arterials and minor arterials within ACHD's Capital Improvement Plan and are also listed in section 7106. Unless otherwise required to provide a Traffic Impact Study under section 7106, a proposed development with site traffic less than 10% of the existing downstream roadway or intersection peak hour traffic shall not be required to provide mitigation for a roadway or intersection that currently exceeds the minimum acceptable level of service planning threshold or V/C ratio. b. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Staff has reviewed the submitted traffic impact study (TIS) and generally agrees with the analysis. The traffic impact study analyzed the intersections and road segments in the study with and without the traffic from the proposed Tanner Creek Subdivision directly west of the site under the future conditions, in addition to the traffic from the proposed development under the 2025 total buildout conditions. The following road segments and intersections in the study exceed ACHD's acceptable level of service planning thresholds. 4 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 Waltman Lane/Meridian Road/Main Street/Central Drive intersection (Meridian Road/Waltman Lane w 195 IL P The study shows that the intersection of Waltman Lane/Meridian Road exceeds ACHD's acceptable level of service planning thresholds for the overall intersection in the PM peak hour under the existing conditions with the northbound through lanes contributing to the unacceptable operation of this intersection. As expected, the intersection continues to fail under the future 2025 background and total traffic conditions in the AM and PM peak hours, with traffic just from the Meridian IC development. Specifically, the following lanes fail with the addition of the following peak hour traffic: • Northbound through movements at 100 PM peak hour trips, • Northbound left at 240 PM peak hour trips, • Eastbound right at 215 PM peak hour trips • Eastbound left and eastbound right movements at 160 PM peak hour trips • It should be noted that the southbound through and left turn movements operate just below failing operations as well, but the proposed development traffic does not directly contribute to the traffic in these lanes. For the eastbound right-turn lane deficiency, the study recommends striping the eastbound through lane to allow eastbound right-turns. The Tanner Creek Subdivision traffic evaluated this intersection at full build out in 2025 with traffic from both developments, as well, and also recommended striping the eastbound through lane to allow eastbound right-turns, consistent with the study for this development, as well as signal timing adjustments to allow overlap phases for right-turn movements on the westbound and eastbound approaches. However, it is not ACHD's standard practice to allow double right-turn lanes and staff has concerns with using right-turn overlap phases, especially for the westbound right-turn lane. The southbound left-turn lane on Meridian Road is minimally visible from the westbound right-turn lane and U-turns are allowed at this intersection. Therefore, it would be safer if U-turns for the southbound traffic 5 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 were prohibited if an overlap phase for the right-turns was implemented. The requirement for this improvement will be evaluated further and finalized with future development applications on this site if this annexation and rezone and amendment to the comprehensive plan is approved by the City of Meridian. Improvements are necessary to address the operational deficiencies at this intersection. This includes adding an additional northbound left and through lanes and southbound through lanes which requires constructing receiving lanes. This would require significant redesign and reconfiguration of the unique intersection and is not feasible given the unique geometrics and limited existing right-of-way and businesses. Improvements at this intersection are needed to address the overall system deficiencies and installing improvements gradually with each development is not recommended due to the complex design of this intersection. Therefore, staff does not recommend that improvements be required with this development. Staff has significant concerns about the operation of road network and intersections in this area and ACHD cannot require improvements with this development due to the aforementioned constraints. In addition, this intersection is not programmed for improvements in ACHD's IFYWP or CIP. Overland Road/Meridian Road The intersection of Overland Road and Meridian Road exceeds ACHD's acceptable v/c ratios for the overall intersection under the existing AM and PM peak hour conditions. In addition, the following lanes exceed ACHD thresholds under the corresponding peak hours in the existing conditions: • Eastbound left-lane in the AM and PM peak hours, • Westbound left and right lanes in the PM peak hour • Southbound left-turn lane in the AM peak hour Under the future buildout conditions, the intersection continues to operate unacceptably with the northbound, westbound and southbound through lanes operating unacceptably in addition to the aforementioned deficiencies, with and without the traffic from Tanner Creek Subdivision. Similar to the intersection of Waltman Lane/Meridian Road, extensive intersection widening would be required and there is not enough existing right-of-way to accommodate the necessary widening and improvements to this intersection. In addition, the site traffic at this intersection contributes approximately 3.9% of the total peak hour traffic at this intersection under the future conditions. Therefore, ACHD may not require improvements with this development with the future development applications, consistent with ACHD's Policy 7206.4.1 which states that a proposed development with site traffic less than 10% of the existing downstream roadway or intersection peak hour traffic shall not be required to provide mitigation for a roadway or intersection that currently exceeds the minimum acceptable level of service planning threshold or V/C ratio. Franklin Road/Meridian Road The intersection of Franklin Road/Meridian Road is projected to approach ACHD's acceptable thresholds for an overall intersection and lane groups under the 2025 traffic conditions with just the site traffic without the traffic from the Tanner Creek Subdivision, and exceed thresholds for the overall intersection with Tanner Creek Subdivision traffic in the PM peak hour. It should be noted that the eastbound lane groups contribute to the failing movement of the intersection and operate just below acceptable operations. However, there is not enough exiting right-of-way to widen the intersection and the site traffic at this intersection is estimated to be 2.5% of the total peak hour traffic under the 2025 total conditions. Therefore, ACHD may not require improvements with this development in the future, consistent with ACHD's Policy 7206.4.1 as stated above. 6 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 SW 511 Avenue/Franklin Road The study recommends striping the northbound approach at this intersection with a left and right turn (and through) lane to mitigate the total buildout conditions with and without the Tanner Creek traffic. 5th Avenue currently has approximately 40-foot wide street section as measured from back of curb to back of curb. ACHD would recommend that the applicant stripe in the recommended turn lanes with the future development applications since the site traffic is approximately 49.2% of the total peak hour traffic of the northbound left-turn lane traffic under the future 2025 total conditions. Waltman Lane and Site Access Points The study recommends that Waltman Lane abutting the site be widened to 3-lanes to include a two-way left-turn lane for benefit of the site access points. ACHD would recommend that the applicant widen Waltman Lane abutting the site to 3-lanes to include a two-way left-turn lane with the future development application. The 951h percentile queuing for the eastbound lane group at Waltman Lane/Meridian Road is projected under the PM peak hour for the 2025 total traffic conditions without the Tanner Creek traffic to extend well past the site's eastern access point located 400-feet west of the intersection. Staff has concerns about the proximity of the access point to the intersection and the left turn movements into the eastern access point extending to east to the intersection due to the extensive eastbound lane group queueing at the intersection. Therefore, staff recommends that this access point be restricted to right-in/right-out only. ACHD would recommend that the applicant construct a median on Waltman Lane to restrict this access point. Waltman Lane The traffic impact study did not evaluate Waltman Lane abutting the site, but the Tanner Creek traffic impact study indicated that Waltman Lane abutting the Meridian IC site is projected to exceed ACHD thresholds for a 3-lane collector road under the total buildout conditions in the PM peak hour and would need to be widened to 5-lanes abutting the Meridian IC site to meet ACHD's acceptable LOS planning thresholds. However, there is not enough existing right-of- way off-site to construct this, this would not be consistent with the existing intersection configuration at Meridian Road/Waltman Lane and tapering from a 5-lane road to a 2-lane road abutting the site would create confusion for drivers. Staff recommends that the City of Meridian take this into consideration when evaluating this application, as ACHD cannot require additional improvements with this development application for Waltman Lane beyond widening this segment to 3-lanes abutting the site. Meridian Road/1-84 Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) The study shows that this interchange exceeds the Idaho Transportation Department's (ITD) acceptable LOS thresholds under the existing conditions. This interchange is under the jurisdiction of ITD. ITD has not required any additional improvements to the interchange with this development. 7 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 3. Condition of Area Roadways Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour(VPH) Functional Peak Hour Peak Hour Existing Roadway Frontage Classification Traffic Count Level of Plus Service Project Waltman Lane 870-feet Collector 20 EB (AM) Better than "D" "F" Principal Better than "E" Meridian Road 1,050-feet Arterial 2,189 NB (AM) for 7-lanes, "F" "F" for 5 lanes • Acceptable level of service for a five-lane principal arterial is "E" (1,780 VPH). • Acceptable level of service for a seven-lane principal arterial is "E" (2,720 VPH). * Acceptable level of service for a two-lane collector is "D" (425 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 Waltman Lane west of Meridian Road was 210 on January 25, 2022. • The average daily traffic count for Meridian Road north of 1-84 was 41,199 on November 16, 2021. C. Findings for Consideration This application is for annexation and rezone only. ACHD does not set conditions of approval for annexation and rezone applications. This information is provided to the City of Meridian to aid in their decision making process. 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. Meridian Road/1-84 SPUI The study shows that this interchange exceeds the Idaho Transportation Department's (ITD) acceptable LOS thresholds under the existing conditions. This interchange is under the jurisdiction of ITD. ITD has not required any additional improvements to the interchange with this development. 2. Waltman Lane/Meridian Road/Main Street/Central Drive Intersection The study shows that the intersection of Waltman Lane/Meridian Road exceeds ACHD's acceptable level of service planning thresholds for the overall intersection in the PM peak hour under the existing conditions with the northbound through lanes contributing to the unacceptable operation of this intersection. As expected, the intersection continues to fail under the future 2025 background and total traffic conditions in the AM and PM peak hours, with traffic just from the Meridian IC development. Specifically, the following lanes fail with the addition of the following peak hour traffic: • Northbound through movements at 100 PM peak hour trips, • Northbound left at 240 PM peak hour trips, • Eastbound right at 215 PM peak hour trips • Eastbound left and eastbound right movements at 160 PM peak hour trips • It should be noted that the southbound through and left turn movements operate just below failing operations as well, but the proposed development traffic does not directly contribute to the traffic in these lanes. For the eastbound right-turn lane deficiency, the study recommends striping the eastbound through lane to allow eastbound right-turns. The Tanner Creek Subdivision traffic evaluated this intersection 8 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 at full build out in 2025 with traffic from both developments, as well, and also recommended striping the eastbound through lane to allow eastbound right-turns, consistent with the study for this development, as well as signal timing adjustments to allow overlap phases for right-turn movements on the westbound and eastbound approaches. However, it is not ACHD's standard practice to allow double right-turn lanes and staff has concerns with using right-turn overlap phases, especially for the westbound right-turn lane. The southbound left-turn lane on Meridian Road is minimally visible from the westbound right-turn lane and U-turns are allowed at this intersection. Therefore, it would be safer if U-turns for the southbound traffic were prohibited if an overlap phase for the right-turns was implemented. The requirement for this improvement will be evaluated further and finalized with the future development application if this annexation and rezone and amendment to the comprehensive plan is approved by the City of Meridian. Significant improvements are necessary to address the operational deficiencies at this intersection. This includes adding an additional northbound left and through lanes and southbound through lanes which requires constructing receiving lanes. This would require significant redesign and reconfiguration of the unique intersection and is not feasible given the unique geometrics and limited existing right-of-way and businesses. Improvements at this intersection are needed to address the overall system deficiencies and installing improvements gradually with each development is not recommended due to the complex design of this intersection. Therefore, staff does not recommend that improvements be required with this development. Staff has significant concerns about the operation of road network and intersections in this area and ACHD cannot require improvements with this development due to the aforementioned constraints. In addition, this intersection is not programmed for improvements in ACHD's IFYWP or CIP. 3. 5t" Avenue/Franklin Road The traffic impact study recommends striping the northbound approach at this intersection with a left and right turn (and through) lane to mitigate the total buildout conditions with just the site traffic under the future buildout conditions. 51" Avenue is a 40-foot wide street section as measured from back of curb to back of curb. ACHD will require that the applicant stripe in the recommended turn lanes with the future development applications since the site traffic is approximately 49.2% of the total peak hour traffic of the northbound left-turn lane traffic under the future 2025 total conditions. ACHD would recommend that the applicant complete this improvement with the first phase of the development. 4. Meridian Road a. Existing Conditions: Meridian Road is improved with 6-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and 10-foot wide pathway. There is a minimum 160-feet of right-of-way for Meridian Road (98-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 7-Iane street section shall be 96-feet(back-of-curb to back-of-curb)within 120- feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates three travel lanes in each direction, a continuous raised or landscaped median with intermittent turn lanes, and safety shoulders. 9 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 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 Meridian Road is designated in the MSM as a Commercial Arterial with 6-lanes within 160-feet of right-of-way. c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has not proposed any improvements to Meridian Road abutting the site. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Meridian Road abutting the site is already improved with 6 travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter and 10-foot wide pathway within 160-feet of right-of-way abutting the site, consistent with the MSM. Therefore, staff recommends no further improvements with the future development application. Consistent with the District's Minor Improvements Policy, the applicant will be required to replace any broken or deteriorated segments of curb, gutter and sidewalk abutting the site on Meridian Road with the future development application. Meridian Road is projected to exceed ACHD's acceptable LOS planning thresholds under the 2025 total buildout conditions. However, this segment is already fully built out to the lane configuration identified in the MSM. Therefore, additional widening and improvements would not be required with the future development application consistent with District Policy 7106.7.2 which states that no mitigation is required on road segments built to the lane configuration identified in the MSM. 10 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 5. Maximum Traffic on One Access/Corporate Drive Extension — Off-Site a. Policy: Maximum Traffic on One Access: District Policy 7206.3.3 states that if a proposed development only has one access to a public street that is a collector street, or if it proposes to extend public streets from existing development with only one collector street access to the public street system, the maximum forecast ADT to be allowed at any point on the collector street access is 3,000. This volume may be reduced or increased based on information received from the lead land use agency, the applicable fire department, and/or emergency services. The District will also take into consideration the following items when determining whether or not to reduce or increase the maximum allowable ADT: railroad crossings, canal crossings, and topography (foothills vs. flat land). Off-Site Streets Policy: District Policy 7206.2.3 states that if the proposed development is not served by a public street that is fully improved to urban standards (curb, gutter, sidewalk) or a minimum 30-feet of pavement, then the developer shall provide 30-feet of pavement with 3-foot wide gravel shoulders from the site to the public street specified by the District; OR the developer shall provide 24-feet of pavement with 3-foot wide gravel shoulders and a minimum 6-foot wide detached asphalt/concrete pedestrian facility, from the site to a public street specified by the District. Alternatives to pavement widening including sidewalks and pathways or other proposals, may be considered by the District. The extent of roadway improvements (improvement type and length) will be determined by evaluating certain criteria. Criteria to establish improvement type and length include but are limited to: traffic volumes (existing and projected); number of pedestrians (existing and projected); location of pedestrian "attractors" and "generators" (i.e. parks and schools); number of access points/streets serving the proposed development; usable right-of-way; need for traffic calming; utilities and irrigation facilities. All utility relocation costs associated with the off-site street widening shall be borne by the developer. b. Staff Comments/Recommendations: District Policy restricts the daily traffic onto a collector road that is the sole access to a site to 3,000 trips. Currently, only Waltman Lane is proposed to serve the development and the development is projected to generate more than 10,000 trips per day. The applicant is interested in entering into a cooperative development agreement (CDA) with ACHD with the future development to construct the extension of Corporate Drive from its current terminus north of Ten Mile Creek to Waltman Lane. The applicant should be required to construct this extension with the first phase of the development. The construction of this extension will provide additional access to the site area. Staff is supportive of the applicant entering into a CDA with ACHD for the construction of the Corporate Drive Extension, which will also include the construction of a new bridge over the Ten Mile Creek, see Finding 4. ACHD previously acquired the right-of-way to allow for the construction of the Corporate Drive extension. The roadway north of the bridge should be constructed as a 40-foot wide commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter and 7-foot wide attached or 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk. The crossing of Ten Mile Creek will require a 58-foot wide bridge with 2-foot parapets. The roadway south of the bridge to Waltman Lane should be constructed with a minimum of 30-feet of pavement with 3-foot gravel shoulders on both sides of the roadway, consistent with District Policy for off-site collector roads. Based on traffic information provided by the applicant and reviewed by staff, ACHD should be responsible for 30% of the cost of the Corporate Drive extension and the applicant should be responsible for 70%. The proportionate cost share will be confirmed at the time of the future development application. The proportionate share is subject to change based on any updated traffic information at the time of the future development application. 11 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 As part of the prior Commission action, ACHD would pay for the construction of curb, gutter, and a 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk on one side of Corporate Drive, south of the bridge. The Cooperative Development Agreement should include the roadway and bridge design and construction, as well as allocation of costs (30% ACHD and 70% the applicant). In order to ensure that Corporate Drive will be extended, the following items must be in place prior to plans acceptance of the phase of the development necessitating the improvements: • Cooperative Development Agreement; • Financial surety provided by the applicant meeting the terms of the Cooperative Development Agreement; • Full design and approved plans for the roadway and bridge. 6. Waltman Lane a. Existing Conditions: Waltman is improved with 2-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot wide sidewalk for 428-feet west of Meridian Road abutting the site and no curb, gutter or sidewalk for the remaining segment abutting the site. There is 50 to 70-feet of right-of-way for Waltman Lane (23 to 40-feet from centerline). 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. 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. 12 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 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, collector street requirements, and specific roadway features required through development. This segment of Collector Road is designated in the MSM as a Commercial Collector with 2 or 3-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a maximum 46-foot street section within 50 to 70-feet of right-of-way. c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The traffic impact study did not evaluate Waltman Lane abutting the site, but the Tanner Creek traffic impact study indicated that Waltman Lane abutting the Meridian IC site is projected to exceed ACHD thresholds for a 3-lane collector road under the total buildout conditions in the PM peak hour and would need to be widened to 5-lanes abutting the Meridian IC site to meet ACHD's acceptable LOS planning thresholds. However, there is not enough existing right-of-way off-site to construct this, this would not be consistent with the existing intersection configuration at Meridian Road/Waltman Lane and tapering from a 5-lane road to a 2-lane road abutting the site would create confusion for drivers. Staff recommends that the City of Meridian take this into consideration when evaluating this application, as ACHD cannot recommend additional improvements with this development application for Waltman Lane beyond what is required below. With the future development application, ACHD will recommend the applicant be required to construct and widen Waltman Lane abutting the site as a 46-foot wide, 3-lane collector street section consistent with the traffic impact study recommendations, and construct vertical curb, gutter and 7-foot wide attached or 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk with a minimum 6- foot wide landscape strip and dedicate additional right-of-way to accommodate the improvements. For detached sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way, the applicant may provide a permanent right-of-way easement that extends from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind the back of sidewalk. There must be at least 2-feet of right-of-way behind the back of curb. The applicant will be required to construct a 6-inch raised median on Waltman Lane at the site's eastern access point to restrict it to the right-in/right-out only with the future development application. All irrigation laterals and facilities will be required to relocated outside of the right-of-way with the future development application. If there are any questions on this required, the applicant should contact the Development Review Supervisor at 208-387-6170. Bridge Crossing: Roadway improvements to Waltman Lane will require the reconstruction of the existing Ten Mile Creek bridge crossing on Waltman Lane. The bridge should be reconstructed as a full 36-foot street section with vertical curb and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalks. This will require a 54-foot wide bridge with 2-foot parapets. ACHD is responsible for replacing the existing 28-foot wide bridge, plus the widening to the north to 41-feet; 76%. The applicant would be responsible for an additional 13-feet of widening to the south; 24%. To ensure the existing Ten Mile Creek bridge crossing on Waltman Lane is improved when necessary and to allocate costs, the applicant should be required to enter into a Cooperative Development Agreement with ACHD at the time of the future development construction plan submittal. The Cooperative Development Agreement should include bridge design and construction, as well as allocation of costs (76% ACHD and 24% the applicant). 13 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 In order to ensure that Waltman Lane bridge is constructed, the following items must be in place prior plans acceptance for the first phase of the development. • Cooperative Development Agreement; • Financial surety provided by the applicant meeting the terms of the Cooperative Development Agreement; • Full design and approved plans for the bridge. 7. Waltman Lane - Driveways a. Existing Conditions: There is one 40-foot wide curb return approach from the site onto Waltman Lane located approximately 400-feet west of Meridian Road, as measured centerline to centerline. 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. 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 Width Policy: District policy 7208.4.3 restricts commercial driveways to a maximum width of 40-feet. Most commercial driveways will be constructed as curb-cut type facilities. 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- 14 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 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 use the existing driveway located 400- feet west of Meridian Road and reduce the driveway to 20-feet wide with the future development and has proposed to 2 additional driveways: • 20-foot wide curb return type driveway located 326-feet west of the eastern driveway • 28-foot wide curb return type driveway located 428-feet west of the middle driveway. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District Policy, except that the eastern driveway does not meet the required offset of 440-feet for a full access driveway. In addition, staff has concerns about the eastern driveway operating as a full access driveway with the extensive eastbound queueing that is projected at the intersection of Waltman Lane/Meridian Road and the potential westbound left turning traffic queueing at the eastern access point and extending into the intersection. Therefore, staff will recommend that the eastern driveway be restricted to right-in/right-out only with the future development application. A 6-inch concrete median will be required to be constructed with the future development application that extends a minimum of 75-feet beyond the western edge of the driveway. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. Other Access Meridian Road classified as a principal arterial roadway and Waltman Lane is classified as a collector roadway. Direct lot access onto Meridian Road is prohibited. Other than the access specifically approved with the future application, direct lot access is prohibited to Waltman Lane. 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. 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). 15 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 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. 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. 16 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 G. Attachments 1. Vicinity Map 2. Site Plan 3. Traffic Impact Study Executive Summary 4. Utility Coordinating Council 5. Development Process Checklist 6. 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WA 93W 206 387.9800 • OK$ASSO01►M.CON MERIDIAN IC COMMERCIAL TI5 cal 5ign�d 2022_03.21 a 3N1:�•..1 06'27:dFr4T00' DATE: March 18, 2022 Ii TO., Ethan Mansfield I Hawkins Civmpanies CLZ FRGM- Scott Ma n su r, PE, PTO E I DKS Associates c1 16224 24 Christian Thompson I DIGS Associates err Ilana Burstein I DKS Associates M £7fP1i1ES:Ai1Y 31, 2022 SUBJECT: Meridian 1C Corr1mercial TIS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This transportation Impact study identlfIes Impacts of the proposed Meridian interchange Commerclal development located In the northwest quadrant of the Meridian Rd/I-84 Interchange In Merldlan, TD. The proposed development will consist of offices, retell, and restaurants and Is expected to be complete in 2025. The analysls considers the Intersections and roadway segments that could potentially be impacted by project traffic per recommendation from Ada County Highway District(AC HD) and Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). Study intersections include the following: I. SW 5th/Franklin Road 2. Franklin Rd/Meridian Rd 3. Franklin Road/Main Street 4. Waltman Lane/Meridian Road/Main Street/Central Drive 5. Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) at Meridian Road}I-84 6. Overland Rd/Meridian Rd 7. 5W 5th/Corporate Drive S. Waltman Lane/Corporate Drive (future intersection) As well as the future site access points on Waltman Lane (future driveway intersections). Study roadway segments include the following: S14API N G A SMARTE R TRANSPORTATION EXPERIENCE' ANEUPLOY6E-COWNEDCOMPANY 20 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 i_ Meridian Rd from Waltman Lane to I-84 2_ Main St from Waltman to Franklin 3- SW 5th Ave from Corporate Drive to Franklin Road 4_ Corporate Drive from SW 5th Ave to Waltman Lane (future segment) The proposed development Is expected to generate 10,991 daily total trips, 740 AM peak hour trlps (455 In, 295 out), and 950 PM peak hour trips (432 in, 518 out), Analysis shows that mitigation measures will be necessary, as the project Impacts trigger v/c thresholds per ACHD General Requirement 7106,4,1, A summary of required Improvements: + At SW 51'Avenue &W Franklin Road: Add striping to the northbound approach to delineate a left turn lane and a right turn lane. At Waltman Lane & Meridian Road/Main Street&Central Drive: o The Tanner Creek TIS identified issues but recommended leaving the intersection under failing operations. o A second northbound left turn lane should be added to the right of the existing northbound left turn lane. o The eastbound through lane should be re-striped to allow right turns. Additional off-site alternative mitigation; 1 In addition to the mitigations above, the project would construct Waltman Lane to its fully built cross section inducting a TWLTL to satisfy ACHa alternative mitigations. ■ ,At the eastern driveway, two westbound through lanes and a short (154-foot) westbound left turn packet are recommended Far the scenario that allows full movement at the eastern driveway. ■ ,At the middle driveway, two westbound through lanes are recommended. The TWLTL will prov de westbound left-turn access into the project site. ,At the we&tern driveway, one westbound through lane is recommended. The Second westbound lane From the middle driveway should drop into a westbound left turn lane. This provides approximately 1,200 feet between the dual northbound left from Meridian Road and the merge point for westbound through traffic. This frontage configuration Is reoornmended based on best sarety practices and allows For unfamiliar drrvers to safely navigate VValtman Lane tD either the project slte or a destlnatlon Further west and provides the neoessary left turn storage for left turn vehicles entering the development. ® MERIDIAN IC COMMERCIAL TIS 2 21 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 o The project may also extend Corporate Drive from 5th Avenue to Waltman Lane unless the Tanner Creek project constructs it first. o Finally, the project may enter a Developer Agreement to pay into the Priority Corridor Fund to Satisfy ACHD alternative mitigation requirements. 22 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 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. 23 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 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. 24 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 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. 25 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099 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. 26 1-84 and Meridian Road Annex and Rezone/ MPP21-0014 (MER22-0101)/ H-2021-0099