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John S. Franden, President
Carol A. McKee, 1st Vice President
Dave Bivens, 2nd Vice President
Sherry R. Huber, Commissioner
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
September 25, 2006
To:
Patrick Scheffler
Idaho Survey Group
1450 E. Watertower, Ste. 150
Meridian, Idaho 83642
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Subject:
Lanark Surplus Subdivision
SHP-06-004
2311 E. Lanark Street
On September 13, 2006, the Ada County Highway District Commission acted on your application
for the above referenced project. The attached report lists site-specific requirements, conditions of
approval and street improvements, which are required.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6171.
Sincerely,
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Planning Review Supervisor
Right-of-way & Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file, Utilities
City of Meridian
Joint School District No.2
Wendell Bigham
911 Meridian Road
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Ada County Highway District -. 3775 Adams Street · Garden City, ID . 83714 . PH 208-387-6100 . FX 345-7650 . www.achd.ada.id.us
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Project/File:
Lanark SurpluslMSHP-06-004
This is a short plat application for two lots on 12.3 acres.
Lead Agency:
City of Meridian
Commission
Approval:
September 13, 2006
Site address:
2311 E. Lanark
Applicant:
Idaho Survey Group
Patrick Scheffler
1450 E. Watertower, Ste 150
Meridian, ID 83642
Staff Contact:
Andrew Mentzer
Phone: 387-6187
E-mail:
amentzer@achd.ada.id.us
Tech Review:
June 30, 2006
Application Information:
Acreage: 12.3
Zoning: I-L
Lots: 2
A. FindinRS of Fact
Existing Conditions
1. Site Information: The site is currently occupied by the Meridian Academy School.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Vacant I-L
South Residential R1
East Vacant R1
West Industrial I-L
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3. Existing Roadway Improvements & Right-of-Way
Franklin Road is currently improved with 4 travel lanes, a center turn lane,
paved shoulders, and vertical curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk abutting the
site. Franklin Road currently has 80- feet of right-of-way.
4.
Existing Access:
5.
Site History:
Development Impacts
1.
Trip Generation:
2.
Impact Fees:
3.
Traffic Impact Study:
4. Impacted Roadways:
Lanark Drive is currently improved with 2 travel lanes, paved shoulders, and
no curb, gutter, or sidewalk abutting the site. Lanark Drive currently has 60-
feet of right-of-way.
There is currently one access point to the site intersecting Lanark Drive at
the west property line approximately 400-feet south of the north property line.
It is a continuation from the existing end of right-of-way for Lanark Drive
approximately 60-feet in width, tapering into the site's parking infrastructure.
There is currently no access to the site from Franklin Road.
ACHD has previously reviewed this site in 2003 with the following
development applications: MCUP03-002 & MCZC03-076.
This development is estimated to generate approximately 260 additional
vehicle trips per day based on the Institute of Transportation
Engineers Trip Generation Manual, general commercial land use designation.
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.
A traffic impact study was not required with this application.
Roadway Frontage Functional Traffic Count Level of Speed
Classification Service* Limit
Lanark Drive 60' Local/Commercial 1,940 east of N/A 25 MPH
Eagle Road on
12/08/2005
(closest section of
reference)
Franklin Road 390' Principal Arterial 18,664 west of Better 35 MPH
Eagle Road on than "C"
09/14/2005
*Acceptable level of service for a 5 lane principal arterial is "0" (30,000 VTD).
5. Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Program
There are currently no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity of the project that
are currently in the Five Year Work Program or in the Capital Improvements Plan.
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B. FindinCls for Consideration
1. Franklin Road
Right-of-Way Policy: District policy requires 96-feet of right-of-way on arterial roadways (Figure
72-F1 B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 5-lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5-foot
concrete detached sidewalks and bike lanes.
Sidewalk Policy: District policy requires 7-foot wide attached (or 5-foot detached) concrete
sidewalk on all collector roadways and arterial roadways (7204.7.2).
Applicant Proposal: The applicant has not proposed to construct any improvements to Franklin
Road.
Staff Recommendation: Franklin Road was recently built ouUfully improved, so no improvements
are required with this application.
2. Lanark Drive
Right-of-Way Policy: District pOlicy requires 54-feet of right-of-way on industrial/commercial
roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 3-lane roadway with
curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks.
Street Section Policy: District policy 7202.8 and 72-F1A, requires roadways abutting commercial
developments to be constructed as a 40-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot concrete
sidewalk within 54-feet of right-of-way.
Applicant Proposal: The applicant has not proposed to construct any improvements to Lanark
Drive.
Staff Recommendation: The application should be required to continue and construct Lanark
Drive through the site to the east property line in alignment with the section of Lanark Drive to the
east (intersecting the east property line approximately 275-feet south of the north property line).
This will require an alignment shift of Lanark Drive through this site to ensure the ability to connect
and extend the roadway when the property to the east develops. It should be constructed as a 40-
foot street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot concrete sidewalk within 54-feet of right-of-
way. All 54-feet of right-of-way should be dedicated with this application.
Lanark Drive provides an important east-west connection in this area. Lanark Drive runs parallel to
Franklin Road, and is located between Franklin Road and the railroad tracks. Lanark Drive
currently intersects both Eagle Road and Nola Road, and could connect all the way through if this
applicant is required to construct the roadway and the adjacent property to the east is required to
construct the roadway upon development of the site. It is the desire of the Ada County Highway
District and the City of Meridian, to have a well functioning and well-connected pUblic street system.
Commission Action: On September 13, 2006, the ACHD Commission considered the School
District's position regarding the requirement for the construction of Lanark Drive through the school
site. The Commission determined that it was important for the roadway to be extended through the
site to provide an eventual connection to Lanark Drive east of the site. However, the Commission
did not want to hinder the School District's ability to divide the property and sell the portion along
Franklin Road. The Commission determined that at this time the School District would be required
to dedicate the right-of-way for Lanark Drive through the site with the subdivision plat, but that the
School District would not be required to construct the roadway at this time. In addition, the
Commission stated that the Highway District would work with the School District to determine the
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appropriate method to fund future construction (i.e. perhaps a trade between the two agencies for
the associated costs). The Commission stated that the School District would be required to enter
into a license agreement (at no fee) for the newly dedicated Lanark Drive right-of-way to allow the
ball fields and parking to continue where they are currently located.
3. Driveways
Offset Policy: District policy 72-F4 (1) and 72-F4 (2), requires driveways located on
commercial/industrial roadways to offset a controlled and/or uncontrolled intersection a minimum of
50-feet (measured near edge to near edge).
Width Policy: District policy 7207.9.3 restricts industrial driveways to a maximum width of 40-feet.
Most industrial driveways will be constructed as curb-cut type facilities if located on local streets.
Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for driveways accessing collector and
arterial roadways; District policy 7207.9.3 restricts commercial driveways with daily traffic volumes
over 1,000 vehicles to a maximum width of 36-feet. Most commercial driveways will be constructed
as curb-cut type facilities if located on local streets. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii will
be required for driveways accessing collector and arterial roadways.
Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to
gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, 7207.9.1, the applicant
should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the
edge of pavement of the roadway.
Applicant Proposal: The applicant has not proposed any specific access with this application.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: Due to the fact that this application was transmitted as a short
plat and no specific access has been proposed, any access to Franklin Road will need to be
specifically reviewed with future development application(s). Any access to Lanark Drive should be
no greater than 40-feet in width, paved the entire width and at least 30-feet into the site.
C. Site Specific Conditions of Al!J)roval
1. Dedicate 54-feet of right-of-way for Lanark Drive through the site, to align with Lanark Drive to the
east. This will require an alignment shift of the right-of-way within this site.
2. Enter into a license agreement for the new Lanark Drive right-of-way to allow the continuation of the
existing ball fields and parking. No fee will be charged for the required license agreement.
3. Any access to the site from Franklin Road should be specifically reviewed with future development
applications.
4. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
D. Standard Conditions of Al!J)roval
1. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
2. Private sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within any ACHD roadway or
right-of-way.
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3. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne
by the developer.
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. Comply with the District's Tree Planter Width Interim Policy.
6. 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.
7. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District Policy
Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all
applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State
of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
8. The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building permit (or
other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
9. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy.
10. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance
with Ordinance #200, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
11. 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 DIGLlNE (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking
ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in
the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
12. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing and
signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized
representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to
obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District.
13. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or
other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest
advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the sUbject property unless a
waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at
the time the change in use is sought.
E. Conclusions of Law
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.
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Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines
4. Development Process Checklist
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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 3:00 p.m. on the day 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.
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Development Process Checklist
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!8JSubmit a development application to a City or to the County
!8JThe City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
!8JThe ACHD Planning Review Division will receive the development application to review
!8JThe Planning Review Division will do ~ of the following:
DSend a "No Review" letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific requirements at this time.
DSend a "Comply With" letter to the applicant stating that if the development is within a platted subdivision or part
of a previous development application and that the site specific requirements from the previous development also
apply to this development application.
!8JWrite a Staff Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and evaluating
the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
DWrite a Commission Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and
evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
DThe Planning Review Division will hold a Technical Review meeting for all Staff and Commission Level reports.
DFor ALL development applications, including those receiving a "No Review" or "Comply With" letter:
· The applicant should submit one (1) set of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development
Review Division for plan review and assessment of impact fees. (Note: if there are no site improvements required
by ACHD, then architectural plans may be submitted for purposes of impact fee calculation.)
· The applicant is required to get a permit from Construction Services (ACHD) for ANY work in the right-of-way,
including, but not limited to, driveway approaches, street improvements and utility cuts.
DPay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DID yaU REMEMBER:
Construction (Zone)
D Driveway or Property Approach(s)
· Submit a "Driveway Approach Request" form to Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Construction (for approval by
Development Services & Traffic Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval.
D Working in the ACHD Right-of-Way
· Four business days prior to starting work have a bonded contractor submit a "Temporary Highway Use Permit Application"
to ACHD Construction - Permits along with:
a) Traffic Control Plan
b) An Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, if trench is >50' or you are
placing >600 sf of concrete or asphalt.
Construction (Subdivisions)
D Sediment & Erosion Submittal
· At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Con an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan
Designer, must be turned into ACHD Construction - Subdivision to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD Drainage
Division.
D Idaho Power Company
· Vic Steelman at Idaho Power must have his IPca approved set of subdivision utility plans prior to Pre-Con being
scheduled.
D Final Approval from Development Services
ACHD Construction - Subdivision must have received approval from Development Services prior to scheduling a Pre-Con.
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