HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-03 ACHD Alexis Pickering,President
Miranda Gold,Vice-President
Jim Hansen,Commissioner
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Date: August 291", 2024
To: Elizabeth Benski, Brighton Corporation
Staff Contact: Matt Pak, Planner
Project Description: Pollard North
Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 1,669 vehicle trips per day,
166vehicle trip per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the Institute of Transportation
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Project/File: Pollard North / MPP24-0015 / H-2024-0037
This is a rezone from R-8 (Medium Density Residential) to TN-R (Traditional
Neighborhood — Residential) and a preliminary plat application to allow for the
development of a 203-lot subdivision consisting of 177 single family lots and 26
common lots on 19.7 acres.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: Waverton Drive
Staff Approval: August 29th, 2024
Applicant: Elizabeth Benski
Brighton Corporation
2929 W Navigator Drive, Suite 400
Meridian, ID 83642
Staff Contact: Matt Pak
Phone: 208-387-6171
E-mail: mpak(a-achdidaho.org
Report Summary:
ACHD Planned Improvements............................................2
Level of Service Planning Thresholds.................................2
A. Site Specific Conditions of Approval ............................3
B. Vicinity Map.................................................................5
C. Site Plan ......................................................................6
D. Findings for Consideration...........................................7
E. Policy.........................................................................10
F. Standard Conditions of Approval ...............................17
G. Conclusions of Law....................................................18
Request for Appeal of Staff Decision ................................18
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ACHD Planned Improvements
1. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
• Black Cat Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5-lanes from McMillan Road to US 20/26
between 2036 and 2040.
• The intersection of US 20/26 and Black Cat Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5-lanes
on the north leg, 5-lanes on the south, 7-lanes east, and 7-lanes on the west leg, and
signalized between 2036 and 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
Pollard Lane 315-feet Local Industrial N/A N/A
Waverton Drive 2,667-feet Local 27 N/A
** ACHD does not set level of service thresholds for local streets.
2. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts.
• There are no current traffic counts for Pollard Lane.
• The average daily traffic count for Waverton Drive west of Adale Avenue was 312 on April
24t", 2024.
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A. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Improve Pollard Lane as '/2 of a 40-foot industrial street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide
attached concrete sidewalk abutting the site. The applicant should coordinate the design and
location of Pollard Lane with District Development Review staff to ensure the centerlines are
consistent along Pollard Lane.
2. Improve Waverton Drive, east of Levi Avenue, with vertical curb, gutter, an 8-foot wide landscape
strip and 10-foot wide multi use pathways on both sides of the roadway, abutting the site. If multi
use pathways are constructed on Waverton Drive, east of Levi Avenue, then on-street parking
would be allowed on this portion of Waverton Drive.
3. Extend Backcountry Avenue into the site as Woodhead Avenue.
4. Construct Woodhead Avenue, Schwenkfelder Avenue and Silver Birch Avenue as 33-foot wide
local street sections with either vertical or rolled curb, gutter, an 8-foot wide landscape strip and 5-
foot wide detached concrete sidewalk.
5. Construct Flat Rock Street as a 27-foot wide local street section with rolled curb on one side,
vertical curb on the other side, gutter, an 8-foot wide landscape strip and 5-foot wide detached
concrete sidewalk.
6. Construct bulb-outs at the intersections of Flat Rock Street/Woodhead Avenue and Flat Rock
Street/Schwenkfelder Avenue on the south side of the roadway. Bulb-outs should be constructed
to provide a minimum of 24-feet of pavement between the bulb-outs at the intersections, as
measured from face of curb to face of curb. Provide written fire department approval for use of the
bulb-outs.
7. Construct Woodhead Avenue, a local roadway, to intersect Waverton Drive, a commercial street,
located 704-feet east of Pollard Lane.
8. Construct Schwenkfelder Avenue, a local roadway, to intersect Waverton Drive, a collector
roadway, located 286-feet east of Levi Avenue.
9. Construct Silver Birch Avenue, a local roadway, to intersect Waverton Drive, a collector roadway,
located 1,120-feet east of Levi Avenue.
10. Construct a local stub street, Schwenkfelder Avenue, to the site's north property line located
1,634-feet east of Pollard Lane.
11. If Backcountry Avenue has not been constructed at the site's north property line, then the
applicant should be required to construct Woodhead Avenue as a local stub street to align with
Backcountry Avenue.
12. Install a sign at the terminus of each stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED
IN THE FUTURE".
13. Construct two 20-foot wide paved, curb cut type driveways onto Flat Rock Street, located 150-feet
and 430-feet west of Schwenkfelder Avenue.
14. Construct a 20-foot wide paved, curb cut type driveway from the site onto Pollard Lane, located
250-feet north of Waverton Drive.
15. Construct a 20-foot wide paved, curb cut type driveway onto Silver Birch Avenue, in alignment
with Flat Rock Street, located 410-feet from Waverton Drive.
16. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to
this Waverton Drive and should be noted on the final plat.
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17. Repair or replace any damaged or deficient transportation facilities on Waverton Drive abutting
the site, as determined by ACHD staff, and consistent with the current version of PROWAG.
18. 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 back of curb and provide a permanent right-of-way
easement from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
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D. Findings for Consideration
1. Pollard Lane
a. Existing Conditions: Pollard Lane is improved with 2-travel lanes, 24-feet of pavement, and
no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. There is 50-feet of right-of-way for Pollard Lane
(26-feet from centerline).
b. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to improve Pollard Lane with curb, gutter and
5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk abutting the site.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed. Pollard Lane should be improved as % of a 40-foot wide
industrial street section.
Due to the reconstruction of the Pollard Lane north and south of the site,the centerline of Pollard
Lane may be offset. The applicant should coordinate the design and location of Pollard Lane
with District Development Review staff to ensure the centerlines are consistent along Pollard
Lane.
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 back of curb
and provide a permanent right-of-way easement from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind back
of sidewalk.
2. Waverton Drive
a. Existing Conditions: Waverton Drive is improved with 2-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, an
8-foot wide landscape strip and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site. There
is 63 to 80-feet of right-of-way for Waverton Drive (31 to 48-feet from centerline). Waverton
Drive west of Levi Avenue is designated as a Commercial Street. Waverton Drive east of Levi
Avenue is designated as a Collector Roadway.
b. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any additional dedication of right-of-way
or frontage improvements to Waverton Drive, west of Levi Avenue.
The applicant is proposing to improve Waverton Drive, east of Levi Avenue, with vertical curb,
gutter, an 8-foot wide landscape strip and 10-foot wide multi use pathways on both sides of the
roadway, abutting the site.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Waverton Drive, west of Levi Avenue, is fully improved
abutting the site. Therefore, no additional dedication of right-of-way or frontage improvements
west of Levi Avenue should be required as part of this application.
The applicant's proposal to improve Waverton Drive, east of Levi Avenue, meets District policy
and should be approved as proposed. If multi use pathways are constructed on Waverton Drive,
east of Levi Avenue, then on-street parking would be allowed on this portion of Waverton Drive.
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 back of curb
and provide a permanent right-of-way easement from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind back
of sidewalk.
Consistent with District Minor Improvements policy, the applicant should be required to repair
or replace any damaged or deficient transportation facilities on Waverton Drive abutting the site,
as determined by ACHD staff, and consistent with the current version of PROWAG.
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3. Internal Local Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no roadways within the site. Backcountry Avenue, a local
street, is proposed to stub to the site's north property line and was approved as part of ACHD's
2023 approval of Alden Ridge Subdivision located directly north of the site.
b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to extend Backcountry Avenue into the site
as Woodhead Avenue and to construct the internal roadways as 33-foot wide local street
sections with curb, gutter, an 8-foot wide landscape strip and 5-foot wide detached concrete
sidewalk, with the exception of Flat Rock Street.
The applicant is proposing to construct Flat Rock Street as a 27-foot wide local street section
with rolled curb on one side, vertical curb on the other side, gutter, an 8-foot wide landscape
strip and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk.
The applicant is proposing to construct bulb-outs at the intersections of Flat Rock
Street/Woodhead Avenue and Flat Rock Street/Schwenkfelder Avenue on the south side of the
roadway.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed.
Bulb-outs should be constructed to provide a minimum of 24-feet of pavement between the
bulb-outs at the intersections, as measured from face of curb to face of curb. The applicant
should be required to provide written fire department approval for use of the bulb-outs.
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 back of curb
and provide a permanent right-of-way easement from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind back
of sidewalk.
4. Roadway Offsets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no roadways within the site.
b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct Woodhead Avenue, a local
roadway, to intersect Waverton Drive, a commercial street, located 704-feet east of Pollard
Lane.
The applicant is proposing to construct Schwenkfelder Avenue, a local roadway, to intersect
Waverton Drive, a collector roadway, located 286-feet east of Levi Avenue.
The applicant is proposing to construct Silver Birch Avenue, a local roadway, to intersect
Waverton Drive, a collector roadway, located 1,120-feet east of Levi Avenue.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct Woodhead
Avenue and Silver Birch Avenue to intersect Waverton Drive meets District policy and should
be approved, as proposed.
The applicant's proposal to construct Schwenkfelder Avenue to intersect Waverton Drive does
not meet District Collector Offset policy which requires new local streets to intersect a collector
roadway with an offset of 330-feet from all other roadways. However, the location of the roadway
should be approved as proposed, as the right-of-way for the approach was recently dedicated
and the approach is currently constructed.
5. Stub Streets
a. Existing Conditions: Backcountry Avenue, a local street, is a proposed stub street at the site's
north property line and is proposed to be extended into the site.
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b. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a local stub street, Schwenkfelder
Avenue, to the site's north property line located 1,634-feet east of Pollard Lane (measured
centerline-to-centerline).
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed.
If Backcountry Avenue has not been constructed at the site's north property line, then the
applicant should be required to construct Woodhead Avenue as a local stub street to align with
Backcountry Avenue.
The applicant should be required to install a sign at the terminus of each stub street stating that,
"THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE".
6. Driveways
6.1 Flat Rock Street
a. Existing Conditions: There are no driveways within the site.
b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct two 20-foot wide driveways
onto Flat Rock Street, located 150-feet and 430-feet west of Schwenkfelder Avenue.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed. The driveways should be constructed as paved curb cut
type driveways.
6.2 Pollard Lane
a. Existing Conditions: There are no driveways within the site.
b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 20-foot wide driveway from
the site onto Pollard Lane, located 250-feet north of Waverton Drive.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed. The driveway should be constructed as a paved curb cut
type driveway.
6.3 Silver Birch Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: There are no driveways within the site.
b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 20-foot wide driveway onto
Silver Birch Avenue, in alignment with Flat Rock Street, located 410-feet from Waverton Drive.
a. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed. The driveway should be constructed as a paved curb cut
type driveway.
7. Other Access
Waverton Drive east of Levi Avenue is classified as a collector roadway. Other than the access
specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to this roadway and should
be noted on the final plat.
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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. Waverton Drive east of Levi Avenue
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.
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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 Waverton Drive is designated in the MSM as a
Residential Collector with 2-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 36-foot street section within 63-feet
of right-of-way.
5. Woodhead Avenue, Schwenkfelder Avenue, Silver Birch Avenue
Local Roadway Policy: District Policy 7207.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all local street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is taken
to all of the adjacent streets.
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.
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For the City of Kuna and City of Star: Unless otherwise approved by Kuna or Star, the standard
street section shall be 36-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 50-feet of right-of-
way.
Continuation of Streets Policy: District Policy 7207.2.4 states that an existing street, or a street
in an approved preliminary plat, which ends at a boundary of a proposed development shall be
extended in that development. The extension shall include provisions for continuation of storm
drainage facilities. Benefits of connectivity include but are not limited to the following:
• Reduces vehicle miles traveled.
• Increases pedestrian and bicycle connectivity.
• Increases access for emergency services.
• Reduces need for additional access points to the arterial street system.
• Promotes the efficient delivery of services including trash, mail and deliveries.
• Promotes appropriate intra-neighborhood traffic circulation to schools, parks, neighborhood
commercial centers, transit stops, etc.
• Promotes orderly development.
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.
6. Flat Rock Street
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
accommodate 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
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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 one 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.
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.
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• The lots cannot abut an alley.
• Traffic volumes on the street are not forecast to exceed 400 vehicle trips per day.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7207.5.7 states that five-foot wide concrete sidewalk is required
on both sides of all local streets, 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.
7. Waverton Drive west of Levi Avenue
Commercial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7208.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all commercial street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access
is taken to all of the adjacent streets.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District Policy 7208.5 states that right-of-way widths for
new commercial streets shall typically be 50 and 70-feet wide and that the standard street section
will vary depending on the need for a center turn lane, bike lanes, volumes, percentage of truck
traffic, and/or on-street parking.
• A 36-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb)will typically accommodate two travel
lanes and on-street parking.
• A 40-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb)will typically accommodate two travel
lanes and a center turn lane.
• A 46-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb)will typically accommodate two travel
lanes and a center turn lane and bike lanes.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7208.5.6 requires a concrete sidewalk at least 5-feet wide to be
constructed on both sides of all commercial streets. If a separated sidewalk is proposed, a parkway
strip at least 6-feet wide between the back-of-curb and street edge of the sidewalk is required to
provide increased safety and protection of pedestrians. Consult the District's planter width policy if
trees are to be placed within the parkway strip.
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.
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8. Pollard Lane
Industrial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7209.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all industrial street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is
taken to all of the adjacent streets.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District Policy 7209.5 states that right-of-way widths for
new industrial roadways shall be 50-feet wide and that the standard street section will vary
depending on the need for a center turn lane, bike lanes, volumes, percentage of truck traffic, and/or
on-street parking.
• A 40-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb)will typically accommodate two travel
lanes and a center turn lane.
• A 52-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb)will typically accommodate two travel
lanes and a center turn lane and on-street parking.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7209.5.6 requires concrete sidewalks at least 5-feet wide to be
constructed on one side of all industrial streets. If a separated sidewalk is proposed, a parkway
strip at least 6-feet wide between the back-of-curb and street edge of the sidewalk is required to
provide increased safety and protection of pedestrians. Consult the District's planter width policy if
trees are to be placed within the parkway strip.
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.
9. Roadway Offsets
Local Street Intersection Spacing on Principal Arterials: District policy 7205.4.3 states that
new local streets should not typically intersect arterials. Local streets should typically intersect
collectors. If it is necessary, as determined by ACHD, for a local street to intersect an arterial, the
minimum allowable offset shall be 1,320-feet as measured from all other existing roadways as
identified in Table 1 b (7205.4.7).
Local Street Intersection Spacing on Minor Arterials: District policy 7205.4.3 states that new
local streets should not typically intersect arterials. Local streets should typically intersect
collectors. If it is necessary, as determined by ACHD, for a local street to intersect an arterial, the
minimum allowable offset shall be 660-feet as measured from all other existing roadways as
identified in Table 1 a (7205.4.6).
Collector Offset Policy: District policy 7205.4.2 states that the optimum spacing for new
signalized collector roadways intersecting minor arterials is one half-mile.
District policy 7205.4.2 states that the optimum spacing for new signalized collector roadways
intersecting principal arterials is one half-mile.
District policy 7206.4.2 states that the preferred spacing for new collectors intersecting existing
collectors is '/4 mile to allow for adequate signal spacing and alignment.
District policy 7206.4.3 states that access is typically prohibited within the influence area of an
existing or future roundabout intersection, which is generally considered the area from the
intersection to the far end of the splitter islands.
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).
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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).
District policy 7208.4.2, requires commercial roadways intersecting other local streets (residential,
industrial or commercial) to provide a minimum offset of 125-feet from any other roadway or
intersection (measured centerline to centerline).
District policy 7209.4.2, requires industrial roadways intersecting other local streets (residential,
industrial or commercial) to provide a minimum offset of 125-feet from any other roadway or
intersection (measured centerline to centerline).
10. Stub Streets
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.
11. Driveways
11.1 Flat Rock Street
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.
11.2 Pollard Lane
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7209.4.1 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 7209.4.1 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 7209.4.3 restricts industrial driveways to a maximum width
of 40-feet. Most industrial driveways will be constructed as curb-cut type facilities.
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Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7209.4.3, 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.
Driveway Design Requirements: District policy 7209.4.3 states if an access point is to be gated,
the gate or keypad (whichever is closer) shall be located a minimum of 50-feet from the near edge
of the intersection and a turnaround shall be provided.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
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4. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the
construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file
number) for details.
5. A license agreement and compliance with the District's Tree Planter policy is required for all
landscaping proposed within ACHD right-of-way or easement areas.
6. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne
by the developer.
7. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. The
applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant
shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-811-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking
ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190
in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled)are compromised during any phase of construction.
8. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing by
the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file numbers) for details.
9. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the ACHD Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards
and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all applicable ACHD Standards
unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and
certify all improvement plans.
10. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of ACHD prior to District approval for occupancy.
11. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing and
signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized
representative of ACHD. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written confirmation of
any change from ACHD.
12. If the site plan or use should change in the future, ACHD Planning Review will review the site plan
and may require additional improvements to the transportation system at that time. Any change in
the planned use of the property, which is the subject of this application, shall require the applicant
to comply with ACHD Policy and Standard Conditions of Approval in place at that time unless a
waiver/variance of the requirements or other legal relief is granted by the ACHD Commission.
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.
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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