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Development Services Department
Project/File: Avani Place / MPP23-0010 / H-2023-0049
This is an annexation with rezone and a preliminary plat application to allow for the
development of a 285 lot subdivision on 34-acres.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: S. Black Cat Road
Staff Approval: December 22, 2023
Applicant: Laren Bailey, via email
Conger Group
4824 W Fairview Avenue
Boise, ID 83706
Staff Contact: Dawn Battles, Senior Planner
Phone: 387-6218
E-mail: dbattles@achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval of annexation with rezone from
RUT (Rural-Urban Transition) to R-15 (Medium-High Density Residential) and a preliminary plat
application to allow for the development of a 285 lot residential subdivision consisting of 246
buildable lots and 32 common lots on 34-acres. The applicant’s rezone proposal is consistent with
the City of Meridian’s future land use map which designates this site as medium-high density
residential.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Medium-High Density Residential, Rural-Urban Transition (Ada
County), Limited Industrial (Ada County) & Community
Commercial (Ada County)
R-15, RUT, M1 & C2
South Rural-Urban Transition (Ada County) & Rural Residential (Ada
County)
RUT & RR
East Medium-High Density Residential, Traditional Neighborhood-
Center & Community Business
R-15, TN-C & C-C
West Light Industrial, Rural-Urban Transition (Ada County) & General
Industrial (Ada County)
I-L, RUT & M2
3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
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4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of the
site:
• Farmstone Crossing, a 6-lot subdivision that will consist of 270,880 square feet of industrial
buildings, 85,120 square feet of office buildings and a 5,500 square foot convenience
store/gas station on 28-acres located directly adjacent to the south and was approved by
ACHD in October 2023.
• Black Cat Industrial is located on the west side of Black Cat Road across from the site which
encompasses 123-acres to allow for the development of a light industrial complex consisting
of over 2 million square feet and an ACHD staff report for an annexation with rezone was
issued in November 2021.
• St. Luke’s Consolidation Service Center located within the Black Cat Industrial development,
a proposed 280,000 square foot building on17-acres located on the west side of Black Cat
Road across from the site and was approved by ACHD in March 2023.
• Black Cat Business Center-Building J, located within the Black Cat Industrial development, a
proposed 132,236 square foot building on 11-acres located on the west side of Black Cat
Road and was approved by ACHD in March 2023.
• Vanguard Village, a mixed use development consisting of 8 buildable lots and 6 common lots
to allow for residential, commercial and office uses and 552 multi-family units on 115-acres
located to the south and east of the site and was approved by ACHD in March 2022.
5. Transit: Transit services are available to serve this site, via Route 42.
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. 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.
8. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
• Franklin Road is scheduled in the IFYWP to be widened to 5-lanes from McDermott Road to
Black Cat Road with the design year in 2026 and the construction date has not been
determined.
• The intersection of Franklin Road and McDermott Road is scheduled in the IFYWP to be
reconstructed as a single-lane expandable roundabout. There is no design year or
construction year, and this project requires coordination with the Nampa Highway District.
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• Black Cat Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5-lanes from Franklin Road to Overland
Road between 2036 and 2040. Funding for ITD’s portion is not included with this project.
9. 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 Black Cat Road and Franklin Road, west of Black Cat Road as Level 3 facilities
that will be constructed as part of a future ACHD project. The BMP also identifies existing Level 2
facilities on Franklin Road east of Black Cat Road.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation (TIS required): This development is estimated to generate 3,136 vehicle trips
per day; 286 vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the traffic impact analysis.
2. Traffic Impact Study
Kimley Horn prepared an abbreviated traffic analysis (Attachment 3) for the proposed Avani Place
subdivision. The analysis included site trip generation and distribution and a turn lane analysis.
a. Staff Comments/Recommendations:
Site Access and Turn Lanes
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The traffic impact analysis indicates a southbound left-turn lane is warranted on Black Cat Road
at Site Access A and a southbound right-turn lane is warranted on Black Cat Road at the
intersection with Vanguard Drive (future east/west collector) under 2028 total traffic conditions.
Although the analysis indicates a southbound left-turn lane is warranted on Black Cat Road at
Site Access A, the applicant has revised the site plan and eliminated Site Access A to Black
Cat Road; therefore, the turn lane is not required. The Black Cat Industrial site located on the
west side of Black Cat Road across from the site and Farmstone Crossing located directly
adjacent to the south are required to construct a center two-way left-turn lane on Black Cat
Road when Vanguard Drive is constructed to intersect Black Cat Road. If the turn lane has not
been constructed, then the applicant should be required to construct the center left-turn lane on
Black Cat Road when Vanguard Drive is constructed to intersect Black Cat Road.
3. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (vph)
* Acceptable level of service for a five-lane principal arterial is “E” (1,780 vph).
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane minor arterial is “E” (575 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 Franklin Road east of Umbria Hills Avenue was 16,011 on
November 4, 2021.
• The average daily traffic count for Black Cat Road south of Franklin Road was 5,046 on
October 5, 2021.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Ten Mile Specific Area Plan (TMISAP)
The transportation element of the TMISAP is to guide transportation decisions in the Ten Mile
Interchange Area. It was developed concurrently with the Land Use and Design Elements and has
been designed to preserve the integrity of the arterial road system and the Ten Mile interchange;
provide for the use of public transit; enhance pedestrian and bicycle mobility and accessibility; and
create transportation infrastructure and promote land use patterns that encourage the sustainable
use of resources and reduces demands on natural resources.
The TMISAP recommends the construction of an east/west collector roadway, Vanguard Drive,
located along the site’s south property line.
The applicant is proposing to construct their portion of the east/west collector roadway, shown in
purple, located within the site at the site’s south property line.
Roadway Frontage Functional
Classification
PM Peak Hour
Traffic Count
PM Peak Hour
Level of Service
Franklin Road None Principal Arterial 793 Better than “E”
Black Cat Road 1,312-feet Minor Arterial 360 Better than “E”
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2. Black Cat Road
a. Existing Conditions: Black Cat Road is improved with 2-travel lanes, 23-feet of pavement and
no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. There is 100-feet of right-of-way for Black Cat Road
(50-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 59-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) within 100-
feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates two travel lanes in each direction, a
continuous center left-turn lane or landscaped median with intermittent turn lanes, and curbs
and gutters. A 5-lane road shall also include a minimum 10-foot multi-use path on both sides
with an 8-foot buffer from back-of-curb. Other bike facility treatments as defined in the ACHD
Bike Master Plan may be approved at the discretion of the ACHD Development Review
Supervisor. If an interim on-street bike lane is required in order to connect to existing facilities,
the street section shall be 75-feet to allow for a 5-foot bike lane and a 3-foot painter buffer.
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
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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.
Pedestrian Facilities: 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 8-feet wide
between the back-of-curb and street edge of the sidewalk is required to provide increased safety
and protection of pedestrians. Alternatively, on roadways identified for improvement in the
Capital Improvements Plan, a minimum 10-foot multi-use path may be required. The path shall
be placed in accordance with planned buildout in the Master Street Map with a minimum 8-foot
planter strip as measured to the closest edge of the path. Street trees are encouraged between
the pedestrian facility and the roadway when irrigation and maintenance will occur by the
adjacent property owner or HOA through an approved license agreement. Consult the District’s
planter width policy if trees are to be placed within the parkway strip. In some instances, to
match existing conditions, a minimum 7-foot sidewalk may be constructed next to the back-of-
curb. ACHD Development Review staff will be responsible for determining the required facility.
Vertical hardscape alternatives to street trees may be considered in the buffer space when
street trees are not practicable.
Detached sidewalks and multi-use paths are encouraged and should be parallel to the adjacent
roadway. Pedestrian facilities will only be allowed to deviate from a straight line parallel to the
roadway when authorized by Development Review staff to accommodate site specific
conditions (i.e., street trees, utilities, etc.).
Appropriate easements shall be provided if public pedestrian facilities 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 pedestrian facility. Pedestrian facilities shall
either be located wholly within the public right-of-way or wholly within an easement.
Curb ramps or blended transitions shall be provided to connect the pedestrian route at each
pedestrian street crossing in accordance with the current version of PROWAG. Provide
detectable warning surface in accordance with the current version of PROWAG.
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 Black Cat Road is designated in the MSM as a
Residential Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 72-foot street section within 100-
feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct 5-foot wide detached concrete
sidewalk on Black Cat Road abutting the site.
The applicant is proposing to construct a 20-foot wide emergency access only driveway onto
Black Cat Road located 646-feet south of the site’s north property line (measured from the north
property line to centerline of the driveway).
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d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to construct 5-foot wide
detached concrete sidewalk on Black Cat Road abutting the site meets District policy;
alternatively, a minimum 10-foot wide multi-use path may be required as this segment of Black
Cat Road is listed in the CIP and ACHD Development Review staff will be responsible for
determining the required pedestrian facility. Locate the pedestrian facility a minimum of 43-feet
from centerline of Black Cat Road.
Consistent with District Frontage Improvements, the applicant should be required to improve
Black Cat Road with 17-feet of pavement plus a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder, where it does not
exist, abutting the site.
No additional dedication of right-of-way should be required as part of this application, as the
existing right-of-way is consistent with the Master Street Map.
The applicant should be required to construct a center two-way left-turn lane (if not constructed
as part of Black Cat Industrial or Farmstone Crossing) on Black Cat Road when Vanguard Drive
is constructed to intersect Black Cat Road. Compensation will not be provided for additional
pavement widening or right-of-way dedication.
The applicant’s proposal to construct a 20-foot wide emergency access only driveway onto
Black Cat Road located 646-feet south of the site’s north property line should be approved as
proposed. The emergency access only driveway should be restricted with a gate or bollards,
located outside of the right-of-way, as determined by the appropriate fire department.
3. Vanguard Way-East/West Mid-Mile Collector
a. Existing Conditions: There are no existing collector roadways within 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 47-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. If a multi-use path is determined to be the required treatment, the street section shall be
reduced to 37-feet. If it is determined a continuous center left-turn lane is not appropriate and
a path is installed, the street section may be reduced to 26-feet.
Pedestrian Facility: 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 8-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. Alternatively, on roadways identified as low-stress bikeways in ACHD’s Bike
Master Plan, a minimum 10-foot multi-use path may be required in lieu of sidewalks. ACHD
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Development Review staff will be responsible for determining the required facility. The path
shall be built 8-feet behind the top back of curb as measured to the closest edge of the path.
Street trees are encouraged between the pedestrian facility and the roadway when irrigation
and maintenance will occur by the adjacent property owner or HOA through an approved license
agreement. Vertical hardscape alternatives to street trees may be considered in the buffer
space when street trees are not practicable.
Pedestrian facilities should be parallel to the adjacent roadway. Pedestrian facilities will only be
allowed to deviate from a straight line when authorized by Development Review staff to meet
site specific conditions (i.e. street trees, utilities, etc.).
Appropriate easements shall be provided if public sidewalks or multi-use paths are placed out
of the 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 or multi-use path. Sidewalks shall either
be located wholly within the public right-of-way or wholly within an easement.
Curb ramps or blended transitions shall be provided to connect the pedestrian route at each
pedestrian street crossing in accordance with the current version of PROWAG. Provide
detectable warning surface in accordance with the current version of PROWAG.
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 Towncenter Collector. The new collector roadway should align with Vanguard
Drive, an approved collector roadway on the west side of Black Cat Road across from the site
and continue through the property stubbing to the east. The MSM recommends the Towncenter
Collector be constructed as a 3-lane roadway with bike lanes, a 47-foot wide street section
within 78-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct the new east/west collector street,
referred to as Street A on the site plan, as ½ of a 40-foot wide street section with vertical curb,
gutter, an 8-foot wide planter strip and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on the north side
of the roadway and 12-feet of pavement on the south side of the roadway.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: ACHD recently approved plans for the construction of
Vanguard Drive as a 5-lane roadway at the intersection with Black Cat Road as part of the Black
Cat Industrial development located on the west side of Black Cat Road across from the site.
Consistent with the requirements of Vanguard Drive on the west side of Black Cat Road across
from the site, Farmstone Crossing, located directly south of the site was required to match the
improvements and construct Vanguard Drive from Black Cat Road east 275-feet as a 72-foot
wide street section with 5-lanes (two eastbound receiving lanes, two westbound left-turn lanes,
and a westbound thru/right-turn lane) vertical curb, gutter and 7-foot wide attached or 5-foot
wide detached concrete sidewalk located through their site. The remaining segment of
Vanguard Drive was required to be constructed as a 47-foot wide street section with 3-lanes,
vertical curb, gutter and 7-foot wide attached or 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk.
Therefore, the applicant should be required to construct the remaining portion of Vanguard Drive
(shown as Street A on the site plan) east of the 5-lane portion of the roadway (275-feet east of
Black Cat Road) as ½ of a 47-foot wide street section with vertical curb, gutter and 7-foot wide
attached or 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk or a 10-foot wide pathway. If a 10-foot wide
pathway is built, then the street section should be reduced to 37-feet and on-street bike lanes
and the 5-foot detached or 7-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk should not be required.
ACHD Development Review staff will be responsible for determining the required facility.
The applicant should be required to dedicate right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk, or
for detached sidewalk, the applicant may reduce the right-of-way to 2-feet behind the back of
curb and provide a permanent right-of-way easement that extends from the right-of-way line to
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2-feet behind back of sidewalk. Sidewalk shall be located wholly within right-of-way or wholly
within an easement. If street trees are desired, an 8-foot wide planter strip should be required.
4. Internal Local Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no local streets within the site.
b. Policy:
Reduced Urban Local Street—27-foot Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District
Policy 7207.5.2 states that the width of a reduced urban local street shall be 27-feet (back-of-
curb to back-of-curb) with curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot concrete sidewalks on both sides
and shall typically be within 41-feet of right-of-way. Unless approved in writing by the land use
agency, this street section is not allowed by the City of Kuna and City of Star. In some cases
this street width may not acc7ommodate new utilities. A 29-foot street section within 43-feet of
right-of-way may be constructed in lieu of a 27-foot street section if the applicant demonstrates
that the additional roadway width is necessary to extend the utilities. Although some parking is
allowed by the following subsections, the District will further restrict parking on a reduced width
street if curves or other physical features cause problems, if actual emergency response
experience indicates that emergency vehicles may not be able to provide service, or if other
safety concerns arise. One of the following three sets of design conditions shall apply.
Design Condition #1: Parking is allowed on one side of a reduced width street when all of the
following criteria are met:
• The street is in a residential area.
• The developer shall provide written approval from the appropriate fire department or
emergency response unit in the jurisdiction.
• The developer shall install NO PARKING signs on one side of the street, as specified by
the District and as specified by the appropriate fire department.
• This street section shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalks on both sides and shall typically be constructed within 41-feet of right-of-way.
• Traffic volumes on the street shall not exceed 1,000 vehicle trips per day. There shall
be no possibility that another street may be connected to it in a manner that would allow
more than 1,000 vehicle trips per day.
Design Condition #2: Parking is allowed on both sides of a reduced width street when the street
layout has the qualities of a road grid system. This provides fire trucks and other emergency
vehicles alternate routes of access since the ability to pass another vehicle may be
compromised by placement of parked vehicles on both sides of the street. The following criteria
shall be met:
• The street is in a residential area.
• The developer shall provide written approval from the appropriate fire department or
emergency response unit in the jurisdiction.
• The block length of the street shall not exceed 500-feet, measured between centerlines.
• Traffic volumes on the street are not forecast to exceed 400 vehicle trips per day.
• A minimum of two street connections shall be provided to each end of the street with the
reduced width. The two connecting streets shall each connect to the larger street system
to provide the intended alternate routes of access. A street system that has o ne street
connection to the larger street network on one end and a loop/circle street on the other
end with no outlet shall not be approved.
• This street section shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalks on both sides and shall typically be constructed within 41-feet of right-of-way.
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Design Condition #3: Parking is allowed on both sides of a reduced width residential street with
passing pockets that are created when two driveways are constructed near the same property
line, where a 50-foot segment will not have on–street parking on the side of the street with the
driveways. This provides fire trucks and other vehicles areas to move to the side of the street
to allow another vehicle to pass when vehicles are parked on the street. Parking is allowed on
both sides of a reduced width street when the following criteria are met:
• The street is in a residential area.
• The developer shall provide written approval from the appropriate fire department or
emergency response unit in the jurisdiction.
• Driveway locations are predetermined with curb cuts for the driveways to be installed
when the street is constructed. The curb cuts shall be 20-feet wide. Each lot on the street
will be paired with an adjacent lot. If there are an odd number of lots, one lot at either
end of the street will not be paired. Each pair of lots shall locate its driveway 5-feet from
the shared lot line of the pair.
• This street section shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalks on both sides and shall typically be constructed within 41-feet of right-of-way.
• The lots cannot abut an alley.
• Traffic volumes on the street are not forecast to exceed 400 vehicle trips per day.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District Policy 7207.5 states that right-of-way widths
for all local streets shall generally not be less than 47-feet wide and that the standard street
section shall be 33-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb).
Standard Urban Local Street—33-foot Street Section and Right-of-way Policy: District
Policy 7207.5.2 states that the standard street section shall be 33-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-
curb) for developments with any buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size. This street section
shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks on both sides and shall
typically be constructed within 47-feet of right-of-way.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7207.5.7 states that five-foot wide concrete sidewalk is required
on both sides of all local street, except those in rural developments with net densities of one
dwelling unit per 1.0 acre or less, or in hillside conditions where there is no direct lot frontage,
in which case a sidewalk shall be constructed along one side of the street. Some local
jurisdictions may require wider sidewalks.
The sidewalk may be placed next to the back-of-curb. Where feasible, a parkway strip at least
8-feet wide between the back-of-curb and the street edge of the sidewalk is recommended to
provide increased safety and protection of pedestrians and to allow for the planting of trees in
accordance with the District’s Tree Planting Policy. If no trees are to be planted in the parkway
strip, the applicant may submit a request to the District, with justification, to reduce the width of
the parkway strip.
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.
Cul-de-sac Streets Policy: District policy 7207.5.8 requires cul-de-sacs to be constructed to
provide a minimum turning radius of 50-feet; in rural areas or for temporary cul-de-sacs the
emergency service providers may require a greater radius. Landscape and parking islands may
be constructed in turnarounds if a minimum 29-foot street section is constructed around the
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island. The pavement width shall be sufficient to allow the turning around of a standard AASHTO
SU design vehicle without backing. The developer shall provide written approval from the
appropriate fire department for this design element.
The District will consider alternatives to the standard cul-de-sac turnaround on a case-by-case
basis. This will be based on turning area, drainage, maintenance considerations and the written
approval of the agency providing emergency fire service for the area where the development is
located.
Landscape Medians Policy: District policy 7207.5.16 states that landscape medians are
permissible where adequate pavement width is provided on each side of the median to
accommodate the travel lanes and where the following is provided:
• The median is platted as right-of-way owned by ACHD.
• The width of an island near an intersection is 12-feet maximum for a minimum distance of
150-feet. Beyond the 150-feet, the island may increase to a maximum width of 30-feet.
• At an intersection that is signalized or is to be signalized in the future, the median width shall
be reduced to accommodate the necessary turn lane storage and tapers.
• The Developer or Homeowners Association shall apply for a license agreement if
landscaping is to be placed within these medians.
• The license agreement shall contain the District’s requirements of the developer including,
but not limited to, a “hold harmless” clause; requirements for maintenance by the developer;
liability insurance requirements; and restrictions.
• Vertical curbs are required around the perimeter of any raised median. Gutters shall slope
away from the curb to prevent ponding.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct the entrance roadway, Street
B, from the intersection with the new east/west collector roadway, Street A, to the intersection
with Street D with two 21-foot wide travel lanes, three 10-foot wide center landscape islands,
vertical curb and gutter within 56-feet of right-of-way and an 8-foot wide planter strip and 5-foot
wide detached concrete sidewalk within a 13-foot wide permanent right-of-way easement.
The applicant is proposing to construct all other internal local streets as 27-foot wide street
section with curb and gutter within 31-feet of right-of-way and an 8-foot wide planter strip and
5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk within a 13-foot wide permanent right-of-way easement.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to construct the entrance
roadway, Street B, from the intersection with the new east/west collector roadway, Street A, to
the intersection with Street D with two 21-foot wide travel lanes, three 10-foot wide center
landscape islands, vertical curb and gutter within 56-feet of right-of-way and an 8-foot wide
planter strip and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk within a 13-foot wide permanent right-
of-way easement meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed.
The three 10-foot wide center landscape islands should be platted as right-of-way owned by
ACHD. The applicant or homeowner’s association should enter into a license agreement for
any landscaping proposed within the island.
The applicant’s proposal to construct all other internal local streets as 27-foot wide street
sections with curb and gutter within 31-feet of right-of-way and an 8-foot wide planter strip and
5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk within a 13-foot wide permanent right-of-way easement
meets District policy and should be approved with the exception of Street H from the intersection
with Street J north to the site’s north property line.
Because reduced street sections restrict the amount of vehicle trips per day, the portion of Street
H that is being constructed as stub street should be constructed from the intersection with Street
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J north to the site’s north property line as a 33-foot wide street section with curb, gutter and 5-
foot wide concrete sidewalk.
Parking is restricted on one side of the 27-foot street sections. The applicant should be required
to install “No Parking” signs on one side of the streets. Coordinate a signage program with
District Development Review staff.
The applicant should be required to provide written approval from the appropriate fire
department for the 27-foot street-sections.
5. Roadway Offsets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no roadways within the site.
b. Policy:
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).
Local Offset Policy: District policy 7207.4.2, requires local roadways to align or provide a
minimum offset of 125-feet from any other street (measured centerline to centerline).
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a local street, Street B, to
intersect Street A, the east/west collector, located 720-feet east of Black Cat Road and in
alignment with a proposed driveway as part of Farmstone Crossing located on the south side
of Street A across from the site.
The applicant is proposing to construct the internal local streets to align or offset a minimum of
125-feet from any other street.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to construct a local street,
Street B, to intersect Street A, the east/west collector, located 720-feet east of Black Cat Road
and in alignment with a proposed driveway as part of Farmstone Crossing located on the south
side of Street A across from the site meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed.
The applicant’s proposal to construct the internal local streets to align or offset a minimum of
125-feet from any other street meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed.
6. Stub Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no existing stub streets to or from the site.
b. Policy:
Stub Street Policy: District policy 7207.2.4.3 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 7207.2.4, 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 ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE.”
In addition, stub streets must meet the following conditions:
• A stub street shall be designed to slope towards the nearest street intersection within the
proposed development and drain surface water towards that intersection; unless an
alternative storm drain system is approved by the District.
• The District may require appropriate covenants guaranteeing that the stub street will remain
free of obstructions.
Temporary Dead End Streets Policy: District policy 7207.2.4.4 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.
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The developer shall grant a temporary turnaround easement to the District for those portions of
the cul-de-sac which extend beyond the dedicated street right-of-way. In the instance where a
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 one local stub street, Street H, to
the site’s north property line located 780-feet east of Black Cat Road.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to construct one local stub
street to the site’s north property line meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed.
The applicant should be required to install a sign at the terminus of the stub street stating that,
“THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE.” A turnaround is not required at the
terminus of the stub street as it does not extend greater than 150-feet.
7. Driveways
7.1 Internal Local Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no roadways within the site.
b. Policy:
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7207.4.1 requires driveways near intersections to be
located a minimum of 75-feet (measured centerline-to-centerline) from the nearest local street
intersection, and 150-feet from the nearest collector or arterial street intersection.
Successive Driveways: District Policy 7207.4.1 states that successive driveways away from
an intersection shall have no minimum spacing requirements for access points along a local
street, but the District does encourage shared access points where appropriate.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7207.4.3 states that where vertical curbs are required,
residential driveways shall be restricted to a maximum width of 20-feet and may be constructed
as curb-cut type driveways.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7207.4.3, 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.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct five 20-foot wide shared
driveways located as follows:
• At the intersection with Street C and Street E located 198-feet north of the site’s
southwest property line.
• At the intersection of Street C and Street L located 175-feet north of the site’s southeast
property line.
• At the intersection of Street E and Street J located 120-feet south of the site’s northwest
property line.
• At the intersection of Street J and Street L located 115-feet south of the site’s northeast
property line.
• At the intersection of Street G and Street F located 668-feet north of the site’s south
property line.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to construct five 20-foot wide
shared driveways meet District policy and should be approved, as proposed.
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8. Private Roads
a. Existing Conditions: Street C and Street D have not been constructed within the site.
b. Private Road Policy: District policy 7212.1 states that the lead land use agencies in Ada
County establish the requirements for private streets. The District retains authority and will
review the proposed intersection of a private and public street for compliance with District
intersection policies and standards. The private road should have the following requirements:
• Designed to discourage through traffic between two public streets,
• Graded to drain away from the public street intersection, and
• If a private road is gated, the gate or keypad (if applicable) shall be located a minimum
of 50-feet from the near edge of the intersection and a turnaround shall be provided.
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7207.4.1 requires driveways near intersections to be
located a minimum of 75-feet (measured centerline-to-centerline) from the nearest local street
intersection, and 150-feet from the nearest collector or arterial street intersection.
Successive Driveways: District Policy 7207.4.1 states that successive driveways away from
an intersection shall have no minimum spacing requirements for access points along a local
street, but the District does encourage shared access points where appropriate.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7207.4.3 states that where vertical curbs are required,
residential driveways shall be restricted to a maximum width of 20-feet and may be constructed
as curb-cut type driveways.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7207.4.3, 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.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct two 22-foot wide private
road/drive aisles that run north/south between Street C and Street D located 153-feet east and
west of Street B (measured centerline-to-centerline).
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to construct two 22-foot wide
private road/drive aisles meet District policy and should be approved, as proposed.
If the City of Meridian approves the private roads/drive aisles, the applicant shall be required to
pave the private roadways/drive aisles their full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond
the edge of pavement of all public streets and install pavement tapers with 15-foot curb radii
abutting the existing roadway edge. If private roads are not approved by the City of Meridian,
the applicant will be required to revise and resubmit the preliminary plat to provide public
standard local streets in these locations.
Street name and stop signs are required for the private roads/drive aisles. The signs may be
ordered through the District. Verification of the correct, approved name of the road is required.
ACHD does not make any assurances that the private road, which is a part of this application,
will be accepted as a public road if such a request is made in the future. Substantial redesign
and reconstruction costs may be necessary in order to qualify this road for public ownership
and maintenance.
The following requirements must be met if the applicant wishes to dedicate the roadway to
ACHD:
• Dedicate a minimum of 50-feet of right-of-way for the road.
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• Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements.
• Construct a stub street to the surrounding parcels.
9. Traffic Calming
a. Policy:
Speed Control and Traffic Calming Policy: District policy 7207.3.7 states that the design of
local street systems should discourage excessive speeds by using passive design elements. If
the design or layout of a development is anticipated to necessitate future traffic calming
implementation by the District, then the District will require changes to the layout and/or the
addition of passive design elements such as horizontal curves, bulb-outs, chokers, etc. The
District will also consider texture changes to the roadway surface (i.e. stamped concrete) as a
passive design element. These alternative methods may require maintenance and/or license
agreement.
b. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing several long sections of roadways that are
greater than 750-feet in length as follows:
• Street C
• Street D
• Street J
• Street E
• Street L
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant should be required to redesign the
proposed roadways listed above to reduce the length or include passive design elements and
submit a revised preliminary plat showing the redesigned roadway for review and approval prior
to plan submittal for the first final plat.
Stop signs, speed humps/bumps and valley gutters will not be accepted as traffic calming.
10. Crossing for Rosenlof Drain
The District will require that the applicant have ACHD approved plans for the crossing of the
Rosenlof Drain (Street J and Street G) prior to the pre-construction meeting and final plat approval.
Note: Timing of project plan submittals should take into account review times, lead time for precast
members and potential roadway closures. To ensure construction prior to irrigation season,
approval of the project plans must be attained by January 15th. The District retains the right to modify
road closure approvals on any project based on the needs of the District. Construction of projects
approved after January 15th may be postponed until after irrigation season is over in October. It is
recommended that crossing submittals be submitted before the end of the current irrigation season
to ensure the best time frame for construction is attained. Submittals will need to include the street
section extending over the crossing to ensure the requirements of the roadway are met.
11. 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.
12. 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
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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.
13. Other Access
Black Cat Road is classified as a minor arterial roadway and Vanguard Way is classified as a
collector roadway. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot
access is prohibited to these roadways and should be noted on the final plat.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Redesign the proposed roadways listed below to reduce the length or include passive design
elements and submit a revised preliminary plat showing the redesigned roadway for review and
approval prior to plan submittal for the first final plat:
• Street C
• Street D
• Street J
• Street E
• Street L
Stop signs, speed humps/bumps and valley gutters will not be accepted as traffic calming.
2. Construct 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Black Cat Road abutting the site, alternatively,
a minimum 10-foot wide multi-use path may be required to be constructed. ACHD Development
Review staff will be responsible for determining the required pedestrian facility. Locate the
pedestrian facility a minimum of 43-feet from centerline of Black Cat Road.
3. Improve Black Cat Road with 17-feet of pavement plus a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder where it does
not exist abutting the site.
4. Construct a center two-way left-turn lane (if not constructed as part of Black Cat Industrial or
Farmstone Crossing) on Black Cat Road when Vanguard Drive is constructed to intersect Black
Cat Road. Compensation will not be provided for additional pavement widening or right-of-way
dedication.
5. Construct a 20-foot wide emergency access only driveway onto Black Cat Road located 646-feet
south of the site’s north property line as proposed. Restrict access with a gate or bollards, located
outside of the right-of-way, as determined by the appropriate fire department.
6. Construct Vanguard Drive (shown as Street A on the site plan) east of the 5-lane section of the
roadway (275-feet east of Black Cat Road) as ½ of a 47-foot wide street section with vertical curb,
gutter and 7-foot wide attached or 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk or a 10-foot wide
pathway. If a 10-foot wide pathway is built, then the street section should be reduced to 37-feet.
ACHD Development Review staff will be responsible for determining the required pedestrian facility.
7. Construct the entrance roadway, Street B, from the intersection with the new east/west collector
roadway, Street A, to the intersection with Street D with two 21-foot wide travel lanes, three 10-foot
wide center landscape islands, vertical curb and gutter within 56-feet of right-of-way and an 8-foot
wide planter strip and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk within a 13-foot wide permanent
right-of-way easement, as proposed.
8. Plat the three 10-foot wide center landscape islands as right-of-way owned by ACHD. The applicant
or homeowner’s association should enter into a license agreement for any landscaping proposed
within the island.
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9. Construct Street H (stub street) from the intersection with Street J north to the site’s north property
line as a 33-foot wide street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk.
10. Construct all other internal local streets as 27-foot wide street sections with curb and gutter within
31-feet of right-of-way and an 8-foot wide planter strip and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk
within a 13-foot wide permanent right-of-way easement.
11. Install “No Parking” signs on one side of the 27-foot wide street sections. Coordinate a signage
program with District Development Review staff.
12. Provide written approval from the appropriate fire department for the 27-foot wide street sections.
13. Dedicate right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk, or for detached sidewalk, the applicant may
reduce the right-of-way to 2-feet behind the back of curb and provide a permanent right-of-way
easement that extends from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk. Sidewalk shall
be located wholly within right-of-way or wholly within an easement. If street trees are desired, an
8-foot wide planter strip should be required.
14. Construct a local street, Street B, to intersect Street A, the east/west collector, located 720-feet east
of Black Cat Road and in alignment with a proposed driveway as part of Farmstone Crossing
located on the south side of Street A across from the site, as proposed.
15. Construct the internal local streets to align or offset a minimum of 125-feet from any other street,
as proposed.
16. Construct one local stub street, Street H, to the site’s north property line located 780 -feet east of
Black Cat Road, as proposed. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub street stating that, “THIS
ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE.”
17. Construct five 20-foot wide shared driveways located as follows:
• At the intersection with Street C and Street E located 198-feet north of the site’s southwest
property line.
• At the intersection of Street C and Street L located 175-feet north of the site’s southeast
property line.
• At the intersection of Street E and Street J located 120-feet south of the site’s northwest
property line.
• At the intersection of Street J and Street L located 115-feet south of the site’s northeast
property line.
• At the intersection of Street G and Street F located 668-feet north of the site’s south property
line.
18. Construct two 22-foot wide private road/drive aisles that run north/south between Street C and
Street D located 153-feet east and west of Street B, as proposed. Install street name and stop
signs for the private roads. The signs may be ordered through the District. Verification of the
correct, approved name of the road is required.
19. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to
Black Cat Road and Vanguard Way and should be noted on the final plat
20. Submit ACHD approved plans for the crossing of the Rosenlof Drain (Street J and Street G) prior
to the pre-construction meeting and final plat approval. Note: Timing of project plan submittals
should take into account review times, lead time for precast members and potential roadway
closures. To ensure construction prior to irrigation season, approval of the project plans must be
attained by January 15th. The District retains the right to modify road closure approvals on any
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project based on the needs of the District. Construction of projects approved after January 15th
may be postponed until after irrigation season is over in October. It is recommended that crossing
submittals be submitted before the end of the current irrigation season to ensure the best time frame
for construction is attained. Submittals will need to include the street section extending over the
crossing to ensure the requirements of the roadway are met.
21. 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.
22. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit.
23. 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.
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
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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. Traffic Analysis
4. Utility Coordinating Council
5. Development Process Checklist
6. Appeal Guidelines
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VICINITY MAP
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SITE PLAN
kimley-horn.com 1100 West Idaho Street | Suite 210, Boise, ID 83702 208 297 2885
MEMORANDUM
To: Ada County Highway District
Development Services
From: Robert Beckman, P.E., PTOE
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Date: May 11, 2023
Subject: Trip Generation and Distribution Review for Avani Subdivision in Meridian, Idaho
This memorandum documents the expected trip generation and trip distribution characteristics
associated with the proposed Avani Subdivision residential development located east of Black Cat
Road and between I-84 and Franklin Road in Meridian, ID. The proposed subdivision will contain a total
of 191 single family and 192 multi-family units. The proposed site is located on parcel S1215233650.
Buildout for the proposed subdivision is expected to be 2028. The proposed location is shown in Figure
1 and the conceptual site plan is provided in Attachment A.
PROJECT TRIP GENERATION
The Institute of Transportation Engineers’ (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition was used to
estimate the number of new trips that are anticipated to be generated by the proposed development.
The ITE Trip Generation Manual is a widely accepted reference that contains a compilation of trip
generation studies completed at sites throughout the country. Daily and peak hour trips, shown in Table
1, were calculated using applicable regression equations/rates from the ITE Trip Generation Manual.
The ITE Trip Generation Manual information is provided in Attachment B.
Table 1 – Trip Generation
Land Use
Type
ITE Land
Use
Code
Quantity Units Daily
Total
AM Peak PM Peak
In Out Total In Out Total
Single-Family
Detached
Housing
210 191 Dwelling
Units 1830 34 100 134 115 68 183
Multi-Family
Housing (Low-
Rise)
220 192 Dwelling
Units 1306 20 62 82 65 38 103
Total 3136 54 162 216 180 106 286
Avani Subdivision is expected to generate 3,136 new daily trips with 216 trips occurring in the AM
peak hour and 286 trips occurring in the PM peak hour.
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kimley-horn.com 1100 West Idaho Street | Suite 210, Boise, ID 83702 208 297 2885
PROJECT TRIP DISTRIBUTION
Project trip directional distribution quantifies the percentage of site-generated traffic that approaches
and departs the site from a given direction.
Distribution estimates consider study area street network characteristics, existing traffic patterns based
on Attachment C COMPASS TAZ report, expected street network, and access to regional facilities.
Primary access to the development will be provided via Black Cat Road. Direct access will be provided
by a new access off of Black Cat Road (known as Access A) and another off of a future collector via
Black Cat Road (known as Access B). Anticipated trip distribution is shown in Figure 2.
TURN LANE ANALYSIS
Turn-lane analyses were completed for Black Cat Road/Access A and Black Cat Road/future collector
consistent with ACHD Policy 7106.4.4. In order to conduct this analysis, peak hour traffic volumes for
Black Cat Road south of Franklin Road (collected 10/5/21) were taken from ACHD’s website,
https://achdidaho.org/Departments/Engineering/Traffic/trafficCounts.aspx. These were then grown to
2028 volumes using a 7.2% growth rate as provided in Attachment C COMPASS TAZ report.
Black Cat Road & Access A
Southbound left turn lane is warranted during the 2028 plus project AM and PM peak hour scenarios.
Northbound right turn lane is not warranted.
Additional minor road approach lane is not warranted.
Black Cat Road & Future Collector
Southbound left turn lane is warranted during the 2028 plus project PM peak hour scenario.
Northbound right turn lane is not warranted.
Additional minor road approach lane is not warranted.
See Attachment D for turn lane warrants.
Figure 1
Vicinity Map
Avani Residential Development, Meridian | Trip Generation MemorandumMay 2023
NORTH
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NORTH
84
Franklin Road
BlackCatRoadA
1 B
Overland Road TenMileRoad84
Study Area Intersections:
1. Black Cat Road / Future Collector
A. Project Access / Black Cat Road
B. Project Access / Future Collector
Figure 1
Trip Distribution
Avani Residential Development, Meridian | Trip Generation MemorandumMay 2023
Study Area Intersections:
1.Black Cat Road / Future Collector
A.Project Access / Black Cat Road
B.Project Access / Future Collector
NORTH
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Franklin Road
Black Cat RoadA
1
84
B
Overland Road Ten Mile Road84
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Ada County Utility Coordinating Council
Developer/Local Improvement District
Right of Way Improvements Guideline Request
Purpose: To develop the necessary avenue for proper notification to utilities of local highway and
road improvements, to help the utilities in budgeting and to clarify the already existing process.
1) Notification: Within five (5) working days upon notification of required right of way improvements
by Highway entities, developers shall provide written notification to the affected utility owners and
the Ada County Utility Coordinating Council (UCC). Notification shall include but not be limited to,
project limits, scope of roadway improvements/project, anticipated construction dates, and any
portions critical to the right of way improvements and coordination of utilities.
2) Plan Review: The developer shall provide the highway entities and all utility owners with
preliminary project plans and schedule a plan review conference. Depending on the scale of utility
improvements, a plan review conference may not be necessary, as determined by the utility
owners. Conference notification shall also be sent to the UCC. During the review meeting the
developer shall notify utilities of the status of right of way/easement acquisition necessary for their
project. At the plan review conference each company shall have the right to appeal, adjust and/or
negotiate with the developer on its own behalf. Each utility shall provide the developer with a letter
of review indicating the costs and time required for relocation of its facilities. Said letter of review
is to be provided within thirty calendar days after the date of the plan review conference.
3) Revisions: The developer is responsible to provide utilities with any revisions to preliminary
plans. Utilities may request an updated plan review meeting if revisions are made in the
preliminary plans which affect the utility relocation requirements. Utilities shall have thirty days
after receiving the revisions to review and comment thereon.
4) Final Notification: The developer will provide highway entities, utility owners and the UCC with
final notification of its intent to proceed with right of way improvements and include the anticipated
date work will commence. This notification shall indicate that the work to be performed shall be
pursuant to final approved plans by the highway entity. The developer shall schedule a
preconstruction meeting prior to right of way improvements. Utility relocation activity shall be
completed within the times established during the preconstruction meeting, unless otherwise
agreed upon.
Notification to the Ada County UCC can be sent to: 50 S. Cole Rd. Boise 83707, or Visit iducc.com
for e-mail notification information.
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Development Process Checklist
Items Completed to Date:
Submit a development application to a City or to Ada County
The City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
The ACHD Planning Review Section will receive the development application to review
The Planning Review Section will do one of the following:
Send a “No Review” letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific conditions of approval at
this time.
Write a Staff Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and
evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
Write a Commission Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system
and evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
Items to be completed by Applicant:
For ALL development applications, including those receiving a “No Review” letter:
• The applicant should submit one set of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development
Review Section for plan review and assessment of impact fees. (Note: if there are no site improvements
required by ACHD, then architectural plans may be submitted for purposes of impact fee assessment.)
• The applicant is required to get a permit from Construction Services (ACHD) for ANY work in the right-of-way,
including, but not limited to, driveway approaches, street improvements and utility cuts.
Pay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DID YOU REMEMBER:
Construction (Non-Subdivisions)
Driveway or Property Approach(s)
• Submit a “Driveway Approach Request” form to ACHD Construction (for approval by Development Services & Traffic
Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval.
Working in the ACHD Right-of-Way
• Four business days prior to starting work have a bonded contractor submit a “Temporary Highway Use Permit
Application” to ACHD Construction – Permits along with:
a) Traffic Control Plan
b) An Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, if trench is >50’ or you
are placing >600 sf of concrete or asphalt.
Construction (Subdivisions)
Sediment & Erosion Submittal
• At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Construction Meeting an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plan, done
by a Certified Plan Designer, must be turned into ACHD Construction to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD
Stormwater Section.
Idaho Power Company
• Vic Steelman at Idaho Power must have his IPCO approved set of subdivision utility plans prior to Pre -Con being
scheduled.
Final Approval from Development Services is required prior to scheduling a Pre-Con.
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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
1. Appeal of Staff Decision: The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant of the
final decision made by the Development Services Manager when it is alleged that the
Development Services Manager did not properly apply this section 7101.6, did not consider all of
the relevant facts presented, made an error of fact or law, abused discretion or acted arbitrarily
and capriciously in the interpretation or enforcement of the ACHD Policy Manual.
a. Filing Fee: The Commission may, from time to time, set reasonable fees to be charged
the applicant for the processing of appeals, to cover administrative costs.
b. Initiation: An appeal is initiated by the filing of a written notice of appeal with the Secretary
and Clerk of the District, which must be filed within ten (10) working days from the date of
the decision that is the subject of the appeal. The notice of appeal shall refer to the
decision being appealed, identify the appellant by name, address and telephone number
and state the grounds for the appeal. The grounds shall include a written summary of the
provisions of the policy relevant to the appeal and/or the facts and law relied upon and
shall include a written argument in support of the appeal. The Commission shall not
consider a notice of appeal that does not comply with the provisions of this subsection.
c. Time to Reply: The Development Services Manager shall have ten (10) working days from
the date of the filing of the notice of appeal to reply to the notice of the appeal, and may
during such time meet with the appellant to discuss the matter, and may also consider
and/or modify the decision that is being appealed. A copy of the reply and any
modifications to the decision being appealed will be provided to the appellant prior to the
Commission hearing on the appeal.
d. Notice of Hearing: Unless otherwise agreed to by the appellant, the hearing of the appeal
will be noticed and scheduled on the Commission agenda at a regular meeting to be held
within thirty (30) days following the delivery to the appellant of the Development Services
Manager’s reply to the notice of appeal. A copy of the decision being appealed, the notice
of appeal and the reply shall be delivered to the Commission at least one (1) week prior
to the hearing.
e. Action by Commission: Following the hearing, the Commission shall either affirm or
reverse, in whole or part, or otherwise modify, amend or supplement the decision being
appealed, as such action is adequately supported by the law and evidence presented at
the hearing.