HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-08-26 ACHD Alexis Pickering,President
Miranda Gold,Vice-President
Jim Hansen,Commissioner
10 ACHD Kent Goldthorpe,Commissioner
Mr
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Date: August 26, 2024
To: Crystal McColly, via email
Staff Contact: Kara Leigh Troyer, Planner
Project Description: Pine 43 West
The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit application for the
development of a 7,800 square-foot retail/mixed use building and 10,100 square-foot
building with a drive-through on 2.2-acres.
Trip Generation: Below are the land use and estimated trip generation rates that
may be included within the site.Trip generation rates are based on the Institute of
Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, llth edition.
Use Average Daily Trips Average PM Peak Hour
Strip Retail Plaza (<40k) 54.45 6.59
(per total square footage)
Coffee/Donut Shop w/ 533.57 38.99
Drive Thru (per total
square footage)
Coffee/Donut Shop w/o -- 32.29
Drive Thru (per total
square footage)
High-Turnover (Sit Down) 107.2 9.05
Restaurant (per total
square footage)
Fast Food w/o Drive Thru 450.49 33.21
(per total square footage)
Fast Food w/ Drive Thru 467.48 33.03
(per total square footage)
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Ada County Highway District•3775 Adams Street•Garden City,ID•83714• PH 208387-6100. FX 345-7650•www.achdidaho.org
Proposed Development Traffic Impact Study
Meets
All ACHD Policies X Yes
Requires MIMI to meet No X
WIN HD Policies If yes, is mitigation
required
Area Roadway Level of ACHD Planned
Service
Improvements
Do a rea roadways meet I FYW P X
ACHD's LOS Planning
Comments: Fairview Avenue has an LTS 3 for cyclists; Webb Way and Wilson Street
have an LTS 1 for cyclists.
Thresholds? CIP X
Yes X
No Livable Street
Performance Measures
Area roads will meet ACHD's
LOS Planning Thresholds in Pedestrian LTS 1
the future with planned Cyclist *LTS 3 &
improvements? LTS 1
Yes
No Is Transit Available?
Yes X
No
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Project/File: Pine 43 West/ MER24-0079 / H-2024-0038
This is a conditional use permit application for the development of a 7,800 square-foot
retail/mixed use building and 10,100 square-foot building with a drive-through on 2.2-
acres.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: Fairview Avenue
Staff Approval: August 26, 2024
Applicant: Crystal McColly
200 Broad Street
Boise, ID 83702
Staff Contact: KaraLeigh Troyer, Planner
Phone: 208-387-6391
E-mail: ktroyer(aachdidaho.org
Report Summary:
ACHD Planned Improvements............................................2
Level of Service Planning Thresholds.................................2
A. Site Specific Conditions of Approval ............................3
B. Vicinity Map.................................................................4
C. Site Plan ......................................................................5
D. Findings for Consideration...........................................6
E. Policy...........................................................................8
F. Standard Conditions of Approval ...............................13
G. Conclusions of Law....................................................14
Request for Appeal of Staff Decision ................................15
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ACHD Planned Improvements
1. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
• Fairview Avenue is scheduled in the IFYWP to be widened to 7-lanes from Locust Grove Road
to SH-55/Eagle Road in 2028.
• Fairview Avenue is scheduled in the IFYWP to be widened to 5-lanes from Locust Grove Road
to SH-55/Eagle Road with a design year of 2028-2029 and a construction year yet to be
determined.
• The intersection of Fairview Avenue and Locust Grove Road is scheduled in the IFYWP to be
widened to 9-lanes on the north leg, 9-lanes on the south, 7-lanes east, and 7-lanes on the
west leg, and reconstructed in 2028.
• Fairview Avenue is scheduled in the CIP to be widened to 7-lanes from Meridian Road to
Locust Grove Road between 2036-2040.
Level of Service Planning Thresholds
1. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour(VPH)
Roadway Frontage Functional PM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Classification Traffic Count Level of Service
Fairview Avenue 160-feet Principal Arterial 1,381 Better than "E"
Webb Way 446-feet Collector N/A N/A
Wilson Street 349-feet Local N/A N/A
• Acceptable level of service for a five-lane principal arterial is "E" (1,780 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane collector is "D" (425 VPH).
2. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts.
• The average daily traffic count for Fairview Avenue east of Locust Grove Road was 29,820
on October 5, 2021.
• There are no existing average daily traffic counts for Webb Way and Wilson Street.
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A. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Repair or replace any damaged or deficient transportation facilities abutting the site in compliance
with the current version of PROWAG.
2. Construct either 7-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk or 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk
abutting the site on Wilson Street. For detached sidewalk, provide a planter strip with a minimum
width of 8-feet.
3. For attached sidewalk on Wilson Street, dedicate right-of-way to extend 2-feet behind back of
sidewalk. For detached sidewalk on Wilson Street, dedicate right-of-way to extend 2-feet behind
back of curb and provide a permanent right-of-way easement from 2-feet behind back of curb to 2-
feet behind back of sidewalk.
4. Dedicate right-of-way to extend 2-feet behind back of sidewalk for attached sidewalk on Wilson
Street. Dedicate right-of-way to extend 2-feet behind back of curb and provide a permanent right-
of-way easement from 2-feet behind back of curb to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk for detached
sidewalk on Wilson Street.
5. Construct a 23-foot wide curb-return type driveway from the site onto Wilson Street located 4-feet
west of Meadowglen Avenue.
6. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to
Fairview Avenue, Webb Way, and Wilson Street.
7. 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.
8. There will be an impact fee that is assessed and due prior to issuance of any building permits. The
assessed impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is in effect at that time. The
impact fee assessment will not be released until the civil plans are approved by ACHD.
9. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
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D. Findings for Consideration
1. Fairview Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: Fairview Avenue is improved with 5-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter,
and 5-foot wide sidewalk abutting the site. There is 123-feet of right-of-way for Fairview Avenue
(69-feet from centerline).
b. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Fairview Avenue
abutting the site.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed. The applicant should be required to repair or replace any
damaged or deficient transportation facilities abutting the site on Fairview Avenue in compliance
with the current version of PROWAG.
2. Webb Way
a. Existing Conditions: Webb Way is improved with 2-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, an 8-foot
wide planter strip, and 5-foot wide detached sidewalk abutting the site. There is 40-feet of right-
of-way for Webb Way (18-22-feet from centerline).
b. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Webb Way abutting
the site.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed. The applicant should be required to repair or replace any
damaged or deficient transportation facilities abutting the site on Webb Way in compliance with
the current version of PROWAG.
3. Wilson Street
a. Existing Conditions: Wilson Street is improved with 2-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and
no sidewalk abutting the site. There is 40-feet of right-of-way for Wilson Street (20-feet from
centerline).
b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 3-foot wide planter strip and
5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site on Wilson Street.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District policy
and should not be approved, as proposed. The applicant should be required to construct either
7-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk or 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk. For
detached sidewalk, the applicant should be required to provide a planter strip with a minimum
width of 8-feet.
For attached sidewalk, the applicant should be required to dedicate right-of-way to extend 2-
feet behind back of sidewalk. For detached sidewalk, the applicant may reduce right-of-way to
extend 2-feet behind back of curb and should be required to provide a permanent right-of-way
easement from 2-feet behind back of curb to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk.
The applicant should be required to repair or replace any damaged or deficient transportation
facilities abutting the site on Wilson Street in compliance with the current version of PROWAG.
4. Driveways
4.1 Webb Way
a. Existing Conditions: There is an existing 27-foot wide curb-return type driveway located 182-
feet north of Wilson Street (measured centerline to centerline).
b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any changes to the existing driveway.
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c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed.
4.2 Wilson Street
a. Existing Conditions: There are no existing driveways from the site onto Wilson Street.
b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 23-foot wide curb-return type
driveway from the site onto Wilson Street located 4-feet west of Meadowglen Avenue
(measured centerline to centerline).
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as it is generally in alignment with Meadowglen Avenue south of Wilson
Street.
5. Other Access
Fairview Avenue is classified as a principal arterial roadway, Webb Way and Wilson Street are
classified as collector roadways. Other than the access specifically approved with this application,
direct lot access is prohibited to these roadways.
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E. Policy
1. Federal Accessibility Design Guidelines and Standards
District policy 7203.1.1 states that developers shall follow the current version of the U.S. Access
Board's Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way(PROWAG), 36
CFR Part 1190, September 7, 2023; (Also see, https//www.access-board.gov/prowag and
https//www.access-board.gov/files/prowag/planning-and-design-for-alternatives.pdf for additional
information).
2. Minor Improvements
Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to existing
Highways adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These needed transportation
facilities are to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk and/or
bike lane construction or replacement (with physical buffers if missing and needed); construction of
transitional sidewalk segments; crosswalk construction or replacement; curb and gutter
construction or replacement; repair, replacement or expansion of curb extensions; replacement of
unused driveways with curb, gutter, sidewalk, repair or addition of traffic calming or speed mitigation
features; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs; signs, motor vehicle,
pedestrian and bicycle traffic control devices; and other similar items. The current version of
PROWAG will determine the applicable accessibility requirements for alterations and elements
added to existing streets. ACHD staff is responsible for identifying the minor improvements that
would be proportionate to the size and complexity of the development.
3. Livable Street Performance Measures
District policy 7203.8 states that ACHD has adopted performance measures (level of stress) for
evaluating the experience of bicyclists and pedestrians. ACHD seeks to create a transportation
network that serves all ages and abilities. Bike and pedestrian facilities built through development
should achieve a bike and pedestrian level of traffic stress 1 or 2, with no new bike lane below a
minimum of 5-feet.
4. Fairview Avenue
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. Improvements shall include transitional segments in accordance with the
current version of PROWAG.
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, Livable Streets Design Guide, and the most current ACHD Livable Streets Performance
Measures Plan as adopted by the ACHD Commission. The developer or engineer should contact
the District before starting any design.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Width Policy: District Policies 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 state that
the standard 7-lane street section shall be 81-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). This width
typically accommodates three travel lanes in each direction, a continuous raised or landscaped
median with intermittent turn lanes, and curbs and gutters. A 7-lane road shall also include a
minimum 10-foot wide multi-use path outside the curb line on both sides with an 8-foot wide buffer
from back-of-curb. Other Level 3 bike facility treatments as defined in the ACHD Bike Master Plan
may be approved at the discretion of the ACHD Development Review Supervisor. The standard
right-of-way width for a 7-lane arterial is 124-feet.
Right-of-Way Dedication: District Policy 7205.2 states that The District will provide compensation
for additional right-of-way dedicated beyond the existing right-of-way along arterials listed as impact
fee eligible in the adopted Capital Improvements Plan using available impact fee revenue in the
Impact Fee Service Area.
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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 are
required 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 Improvement Plan,
a minimum 10-foot wide 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 wide 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 wide 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 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 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 access 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 Fairview Road is designated in the MSM as a
Mobility Arterial with 7-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 91-foot street section within 124-feet of
right-of-way.
5. Webb Way
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. Improvements shall
include transitional segments in accordance with ADA and the current version of PROWAG.
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. ACHD reserves the right to require bicycle and pedestrian
facilities above those identified in the Livable Streets Design Guide and Master Street Map to
ensure the safest facility possible based on current best practice.
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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 or multi-use path and the location and use of the roadway. The right-of-way
width may be reduced, with District approval, if the sidewalk or multi-use path 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.
Residential Collector Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard street section for a
collector in a residential area shall be 36-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). The District will
consider a 33-foot or 29-foot street section with written fire department approval and taking into
consideration the needs of the adjacent land use, the projected volumes, the need for bicycle lanes,
and on-street parking.
At the discretion of Traffic Engineering staff, adjustments may be made to the street section,
including removal of the continuous center turn lanes or modification to lane widths, where no
driveways or intersections are present or to ensure adequate space for pathways and buffers.
Pedestrian Facilities: 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. Sidewalk 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 wide multi-use path may be required in lieu of sidewalks. ACHD Development
Review staff will be responsible for determining the required facility. The path shall be built 8-feet
behind the 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 access 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. This segment of Webb Way is designated in the MSM as a
Residential Collector with 2-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 36-foot street section within 50-70
feet of right-of-way.
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6. Wilson Street
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. Improvements shall
include transitional segments in accordance with ADA and the current version of PROWAG.
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. ACHD reserves the right to require bicycle and pedestrian
facilities above those identified in the Livable Streets Design Guide and Master Street Map to
ensure the safest facility possible based on current best practice.
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 or multi-use path and the location and use of the roadway. The right-of-way
width may be reduced, with District approval, if the sidewalk or multi-use path 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.
Residential Collector Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard street section for a
collector in a residential area shall be 36-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). The District will
consider a 33-foot or 29-foot street section with written fire department approval and taking into
consideration the needs of the adjacent land use, the projected volumes, the need for bicycle lanes,
and on-street parking.
At the discretion of Traffic Engineering staff, adjustments may be made to the street section,
including removal of the continuous center turn lanes or modification to lane widths, where no
driveways or intersections are present or to ensure adequate space for pathways and buffers.
Pedestrian Facilities: 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. Sidewalk 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 wide multi-use path may be required in lieu of sidewalks. ACHD Development
Review staff will be responsible for determining the required facility. The path shall be built 8-feet
behind the 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
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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 access 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. This segment of Wilson Street is designated in the MSM as a
Commercial Collector with 2-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 36-foot street section within 50-70
feet of right-of-way.
7. Driveways
7.1 Webb Way &Wilson Street
Access Policy: District Policy 7205.4.1 states that all access points associated with development
applications shall be determined in accordance with the policies in this section and Section 7202.
Access points shall be reviewed only for a development application that is being considered by the
lead land use agency. Approved access points may be relocated and/or restricted in the future if
the land use intensifies, changes, or the property redevelops.
District Policy 7206.1 states that the primary function of a collector is to intercept traffic from the
local street system and carry that traffic to the nearest arterial. A secondary function is to service
adjacent property. Access will be limited or controlled. Collectors may also be designated at bicycle
and bus routes.
Driveway Location Policy (Stop Controlled Intersection): District policy 7206.4.4 requires
driveways located on collector roadways near a STOP controlled intersection to be located outside
of the area of influence; OR a minimum of 150-feet from the intersection, whichever is greater.
Dimensions shall be measured from the centerline of the intersection to the centerline of the
driveway.
Successive Driveways: District policy 7206.4.5 Table 1 requires driveways located on collector
roadways with a speed limit of 25 MPH and daily traffic volumes greater than 100 VTD to align or
offset a minimum of 245-feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7206.4.6 restricts high-volume driveways (100 VTD or
more)to a maximum width of 36-feet and low-volume driveways (less than 100 VTD)to a maximum
width of 30-feet. Curb return type driveways with 30-foot radii will be required for high-volume
driveways with 100 VTD or more. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for
low-volume driveways with less than 100 VTD.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7206.4.6, the applicant should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet
into the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers in accordance
with Table 2 under District Policy 7206.4.6.
Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to existing
Highways adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These needed transportation
facilities are to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk and/or
bike lane construction or replacement (with physical buffers if missing and needed); construction of
transitional sidewalk segments; crosswalk construction or replacement; curb and gutter
construction or replacement; repair, replacement or expansion of curb extensions; replacement of
unused driveways with curb, gutter, sidewalk, repair or addition of traffic calming or speed mitigation
features; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs; signs, motor vehicle,
pedestrian and bicycle traffic control devices; and other similar items. The current version of
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PROWAG will determine the applicable accessibility requirements for alterations and elements
added to existing streets. ACHD staff is responsible for identifying the minor improvements that
would be proportionate to the size and complexity of the development.
8. Tree Planters
Tree Planter Policy: Tree Planter Policy: The District's Tree Planter Policy prohibits all trees in
planters less than 8-feet in width without the installation of root barriers. Class II trees may be
allowed in planters with a minimum width of 8-feet, and Class I and Class III trees may be allowed
in planters with a minimum width of 10-feet.
9. Landscaping
Landscaping Policy: A license agreement is required for all landscaping proposed within ACHD
right-of-way or easement areas. Trees shall be located no closer than 10-feet from all public storm
drain facilities. Landscaping should be designed to eliminate site obstructions in the vision triangle
at intersections. District Policy 5104.3.1 requires a 40-foot vision triangle and a 3-foot height
restriction on all landscaping located at an uncontrolled intersection and a 50-foot offset from stop
signs. Landscape plans are required with the submittal of civil plans and must meet all District
requirements prior to signature of the final plat and/or approval of the civil plans.
10. 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.
F. 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), Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), ISPWC, or ACHD
requirements . The applicant's engineer should provide documentation of 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.
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6. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne
by the developer.
7. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. The
applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant
shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-811-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking
ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190
in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled)are compromised during any phase of construction.
8. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing by
the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file numbers) for details.
9. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the ACHD Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards
and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all applicable ACHD Standards
unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and
certify all improvement plans.
10. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of ACHD prior to District approval for occupancy.
11. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing and
signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized
representative of ACHD. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written confirmation of
any change from ACHD.
12. If the site plan or use should change in the future, ACHD Planning Review will review the site plan
and may require additional improvements to the transportation system at that time. Any change in
the planned use of the property, which is the subject of this application, shall require the applicant
to comply with ACHD Policy and Standard Conditions of Approval in place at that time unless a
waiver/variance of the requirements or other legal relief is granted by the ACHD Commission.
G. 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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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
To request an appeal of a staff level decision, see District policy 7101.6.7 at
https://www.achdidaho.org/home/showpublisheddocument/452/638243231708370000
Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action
To request reconsideration of a Commission Action, see District policy 1006.11 at
https://www.achdidaho.org/home/showpublisheddocument/452/638243231708370000
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