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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-17 West Ada School Memo Charlene Way From:Linda Ritter Sent:Tuesday, December 17, 2024 3:46 PM To:Clerks Comment Subject:FW: Baratza Subdivision Attachments:LM 241222 BaratzaSub PreliminaryPlat Resubmittal Narrative 123200.pdf Please add the email to laserfiche. Thank you From: Miranda Carson <Carson.Miranda@westada.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 3:34 PM To: Linda Ritter <lritter@meridiancity.org> Cc: David Reinhart <Reinhart.David@westada.org> Subject: Re: Baratza Subdivision External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Hello Linda, Thank you staying informed about the District's planning efforts. The District welcomes opportunities to partner with land use agencies and the development community to explore proactive solutions that help balance growth and ensure we can effectively serve the needs of our students and families. A new school in the North (along with rezoning and bussing students as needed) would provide relief to nearby schools. Our enrollment model indicates that Pleasant View, a new school, and surrounding schools will likely reach capacity in the coming years based on several factors including already entitled developments and phased growth estimates. We remain committed to closely monitoring growth and making adjustments as needed to ensure we continue to meet the educational needs of all students in our district. Should a school exceed capacity, to meet the need for additional school capacity in this area one or more of the following may need to be implemented.  Transporting students to an alternate school with available classrooms. Elementary students may be bussed to the Star or East Meridian area schools due to possible enrollment caps.  Attendance area adjustments if there is availability in a nearby school.  Passage of a bond to build new schools to fit the enrollment needs.  Portable classrooms placed on the property. Please note the option of adding a portable is not applicable at Pleasant View Elementary due to space constraints. Miranda Carson Director of Transportation & Planning 1 T: (208) 350-4747 Carson.Miranda@westada.org West Ada School District 1303 E. Central Drive, Meridian, ID 83642 https://www.westada.org/ INTERNET CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication, including any attachments, is confidential and intended only for the use of the person to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the person to whom it is addressed or an agent or employee responsible for delivering it to the addressee, please notify us immediately that you have received the message in error, then delete this communication and attachments, if any, without reading or copying them. From: Linda Ritter <lritter@meridiancity.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 2:48 PM To: Miranda Carson <Carson.Miranda@westada.org> Subject: Baratza Subdivision WARNING: This email has been received from a source outside of the West Ada School District: Please only click links and attachments if you are sure they are safe Miranda, Would it be possible to have someone to respond to the section int his narrative regarding the School District for my hearing tonight. I apologize for the last minute request. Linda Ritter | Associate Planner City of Meridian | Community Development Dept. 33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: 208-884-5533 | Direct: 208-489-0573 Built for Business, Designed for Living All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law. 2 THE LAN D BW GROUP November 22, 2024 Linda Ritter& Bill Parsons City of Meridian, Development Services 33 E. Main Street Meridian, Idaho 83642 RE: H-2024-0016: Baratza Subdivision—AZ& PP Resubmittal Dear Development Services: We are providing an updated Preliminary Plat application with additional information to address comments and feedback received both at the October 3rd Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting and through ongoing communication with project neighbors. We request that this information be included in the packets and documentation provided to the City Council members prior to the December 3rd City Council hearing. We are excited to have the opportunity to collaboratively evolve the project in a way that results in approval at the upcoming City Council hearing. In listening to the P&Z Commission Members we understand that they are highly supportive of the proposed Baratza community included in the application but expressed concern with the following topics:Transportation on adjacent arterial roadways, Density in relation to adjacent neighborhoods (R15 Zoning), School capacity, and shared driveways. At the conclusion of the P&Z hearing, we immediately met and started doing the hard work to address the concerns communicated to us.The results of these efforts are detailed below and represent a collaborative effort between the applicant and all public agencies connected to this project. Transportation: The P&Z Commission Members expressed concern with increased traffic volume on the adjacent roadways compared to the necessary investments needed to create additional capacity. It is critical that the impacts of the Baratza Sub do not worsen the level of service on McMillan Rd, Black Cat Rd, and the McMillan & Black Cat intersection. The information available to P&Z Commissioners at the time included the ACHD staff report,which indicates that the intersection improvements from a 4-way stop to a roundabout are scheduled for 2029,which means the Baratza Subdivision will generate additional vehicle trips at the intersection before the improvements are in place. In subsequent meetings with ACHD and further analysis of the adjacent roadways, additional information has become available to provide in this application. In addition,the development is proposing additional transportation mitigations to address both near term and long-term capacity needs on the transportation system.This new information clearly demonstrates that the Baratza Subdivision will provide projects that IMPROVE the roadway capacity far beyond the impact of the development. In addition, other funded and in construction roadway projects will provide significant capacity on the surrounding roadway system that will not only accommodate this development, but other significant growth in the region. Please refer to the attached memorandum from Kittelson &Associates for the following information. 462 East Shore Drive, Suite 100, Eagle, Idaho 83616 - 208.939.4041 lhelandgroupino,com Baratza Subdivision—Resubmittal Narrative I Pl 123200 November 22,2024 1 Page 2 of 6 Table 4 of the memo shows that there is available capacity for the proposed Baratza Sub development to absorb the new trips from this project and maintain the current levels of service in the near term. While this is good information, it is important to demonstrate the extensive investment the Baratza Sub project will make in transportation infrastructure that will IMPOVE the capacity and level of service for the directly adjacent community. Figure 1 and Table 5 of the memo outline the funded, in construction, programmed and planned transportation projects in the site vicinity that will provide significant additional capacity. Below is a highlight of the projects that are a direct result of the Baratza Sub project and the capacity created by the Baratza Sub project.Table 5, shown below, outlines several planned and funded transportation projects affecting transportation systems relevant to the surrounding area. Notable among these are the installation of a temporary traffic signal at McMillan Rd. and Black Cat Rd. in 2025, which will result in an additional capacity of 350 vehicle trips per hour.The Baratza Subdivision project will directly provide the following improvements and additional capacity: Table 5 Programed&Planned Transportation Projects Additional Project Description ThinefFarne Funded or Capacity Planned Provided Mc Milian Rd/Black Cat Rd Temporary traffic signal 2025 Funded 350 SH 16:SH 44 to I-R4 4lane expre55way 211 Funded 7,200 Ustick Road:Black Cat Rd to Ten Mile Rd Widen to 5 lanes 2026 Funded 2,420+ intersection lanes Ustick Road:Can Ada Rd to Owyhee Widen to 5 lanes 2026 Funded 2,420+ Storm Av+Intersections intersection lanes Grand Lake Way Complete Collector roadway ZD27 Funded by 850 Baratta McMillan Rd/Black Cat Rd Multi-lane roundabout 2029(accelerated to Funded by 3,000 2027 by Baratta) Baratza Black Cat Rd Bridge Lemp Canal Bridge upgrade 2029 Funded 690 McMillan Road:McDermott Rd to Ten Widen to 3 lanes 2035 Planned 145 Mile Rd Black Cat Road:Ustick Rd to US 20126 Widen to 5 lanes 2040 Planned 2,420 Total Additional Capacity(Next 16 Years} 19,495 These improvements are made possible through the following applicant participation: • Dedication of public Right of Way on Black Cat Rd and McMillan Rd. This is included in Phase 1 of the project. • Relocation and undergrounding of the Lemp Canal.This improvement is included in Phase 1 of the project. • Funding and construction of Grand Lake Way Collector roadway(capacity for 850 additional peak hour vehicles).This improvement is included in Phase 1 of the project. • Funding and construction of the multi-lane roundabout at McMillan Rd and Black Cat Rd (capacity for 3,000 additional peak hour vehicles) by 2027.This will accelerate the implementation of the capacity compared to ACHD's planned timing.This improvement will be completed prior to Phase 2 Final Plat. o Non-reimbursed contribution of$1,500,000 toward the construction of the multi-lane roundabout. THE MLAND 462 East Shore Drive, Suite 100, Eagle, Idaho 83616 - 208.939.4041 thelandgroupinc.com �'!GROUP Baratza Subdivision—Resubmittal Narrative PN:123200 November 22,2024 Page 3 of 6 o Gap Funding of approximately$4,000,000 toward the construction of the multi-lane roundabout with reimbursement from ACHD. • Funding of approximately$1,200,000 in ACHD transportation Impact Fees towards future ACHD CIP capacity projects. Figure 2, shown below, illustrates the total additional roadway capacity as compared to the volumes added from the Baratza Subdivision over the next 16 years. The complete transportation investment in the area over the next 16 years will result in an increased capacity of 19,495 peak hour vehicles. The Baratza Sub project will fund and construct infrastructure resulting in an increased roadway capacity 3,850 peak hour vehicles, resulting in an improved level of service in this area for the current residents. These improvements will occur in Phase 1 (850 additional capacity) and Phase 2 (3,000 additional capacity) of the Baratza project. These improvements far exceed the total project impact of 317 peak hour trips.The existing residents will benefit from a net increase of 3,533 additional capacity on Black Cat Rd and McMillan Rd. Figure 2.Additional Roadway Capacity from Projects vs Baratza Traffic Volumes Additional Roadway Capacity v Baratza Traffic Valume 25,000 20,000 Additional Capacity 15,000 lI cu 10,000 ( a I .0 B Ia O 7iZiE lj6 CU 5,000 < LL Lm+L- LL Baratza Volume 6 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 -Wtlni..ICap, -Baana,; To ensure the timely and efficient implementation of these transportation improvements, the applicant requests that the following conditions be included in the motion for approval and the Development Agreement: 1) Condition: Prior to signature on the Phase 1 Final Plat by the City Engineer, Grand Lake Way and the Temporary Traffic Signal at McMillan Rd and Black Cat Rd shall be installed and operational. 2) Condition: Prior to signature on the Phase 2 Final Plat by the City Engineer, the Multi-lane Roundabout at McMillan Rd and Black Cat Rd shall be constructed and operational. Q-= THE LAND 462 East Shore Drive, Suite 100, Eagle, Idaho 83616 208.939.4041 thelandgroupinc.com ��! GROUP Baratza Subdivision—Resubmittal Narrative PN:123200 November 22,2024 Page 4 of 6 Density: The P&Z Commission Members expressed concern with the size of the area proposed to be zoned R-15 vs. R-8. We evaluated the roadway and lot layouts and revised the preliminary plat to reduce the R-15 zone to be located directly adjacent to the McMillan Rd. frontage, placing it adjacent to the higher density development to the north.The R-15 Zone has been reduced from 23 acres in the original application to 8 acres in this resubmittal, while still maintaining an unprecedented 22.2%open space. It is important to note that the lot sizes proposed in the R15 zone are approximately 3,400 SF while the code minimum is 2,000 SF in this zone. The revised net density for Baratza Sub is 5.59 DU/acre,which relates nicely to the existing developments which are: • South -Quartet Sub: 4.73 DU/acre • West—Oak Creek: 4.69 DU/acre • North—Daphne Square: 13.60 DU/acre • East—Volterra Heights (Bridge Tower West): 5.41 DU/acre The use of the R-15 zoning designation will allow Baratza Subdivision to offer reduced lot sizes, in a very specific and appropriate location, which will result in a mix of price points within the subdivision. By keeping these lots smaller but retaining the necessary width for a high quality, modern home,we will have the best of affordability and quality.The average lot size in our R-8 zone is 5,519 SF, and the average lot size in our R-15 zone is 4,003 SF,which far exceeds the code minimums. R-15ZONE Lo f R$ZONE ir� u i h{ti i REVISED ZONING DESIGNATION EXHIBIT �=M, THE LAND 462 East Shore Drive, Suite 100, Eagle, Idaho 83616 208.939.4041 thelandgroupinc.com r E GROUP Baratza Subdivision—Resubmittal Narrative PN:123200 November 22,2024 Page 5 of 6 vl.Mcngii}aN Po, R-15 ZONE — -- i v _LL < --- RS ZONE --� ORIGINAL APPLICATION ZONING DESIGNATION EXHIBIT Additionally,we have continued to collaborate with planning staff to address the staff report condition #2 which generally states, "Provide a mix of dwelling type".The applicant will construct the NextGen product on 25%of the 120 lots depicted below: 30 total NextGen product lots.The 30 NextGen lots will be dispersed throughout the area shown. The NextGen home offers a 1st Floor private suite that provides all the essentials multigenerational families need to work, learn, create or have a sense of independence. NextGen is a home within a home that offers a separate exterior entrance as well as an interior connection between the main home and the suite, a kitchenette, a living area, a stackable washer/dryer, a bedroom or multi-use room, and a bathroom.This home configuration accommodates aging parents or young adults with a suite that provides a sense of independence while balancing family privacy and togetherness. w.w-— NV G . ` I - --- -- f„ n EA � IIm il� NextGen Lot Area R NEXTGEN LOT AREA EXHIBIT el THE LAND 462 East Shore Drive, Suite 100, Eagle, Idaho 83616 208.939.4041 lhelandgroupinc.com ��! GROUP Baratza Subdivision—Resubmittal Narrative PN:123200 November 22,2024 Page 6 of 6 School Capacity: In the spring of 2024 the Idaho legislature passed, and Governor Brad Little signed into law, House Bill 521.As a result, a historic$150,887,608 is being invested into the West Ada School District(WASD). Derek Bub, WASD Superintendent, was quoted saying, "When our schools are well-equipped, we know our students are going to be well-equipped. We have great teachers in the classrooms every day and not having to worry about facilities and being able to address facilities as those needs come up is really important to us in West Ada." Idaho News 6—Isaiah Sharp Our team attended the November 11, 2024, WASD School Board work session and learned firsthand of the planned investment into two new elementary schools in the district. One of those schools is planned to be located in Star, ID and will result in a boundary adjustment for the existing Pleasant View Elementary School.This will result in a balancing of attendance zones at Pleasant View ES, Hunter ES, Willow Creek ES, and others, which will provide the capacity for the anticipated student numbers from the Baratza Sub. WASD plans to open this new Star School in the fall of 2026, prior to any homes in the Baratza Sub being occupied. Shared Driveways: The original application depicted seven (7)shared driveway locations on the preliminary plat. We have evaluated the layout of lots and eliminated six(6) of the shared driveways. One remains at the corner of Street N and Street O in the southeast corner of the subdivision. Block Length Waiver: We formally withdraw our request for a block length waiver.All block lengths have been revised in the Preliminary Plat resubmittal to comply with the 750' maximum length. Thank you for your comments that allowed us to think deeply and critically about our project, spend additional time coordinating and collaborating with partner agencies, and engage more deeply with the neighbors. We are confident that we have designed a one-of-a-kind community that not only helps solve a critical housing need in what is virtually an infill setting but is an enhancement to North Meridian. Sincerely, Matthew T. Adams, Principal & Landscape Architect The Land Group, Inc. enclosure �=M, THE LAND 462 East Shore Drive, Suite 100, Eagle, Idaho 83616 208.939.4041 thelandgroupinc.com LE GROUP - = Da K I TT E LS O N 101 South Capitol Boulevard,Suite 600 _ = l Boise,ID 83702 &ASSOCIATES P 208.338.2683 F 503.273.8169 MEMORANDUM November 20, 2024 Project#: 31164 To: Josh Beach, Lennar Michelle Ames, Lennar From: Sonia Hennum Daleiden, PE PTOE RE: Baratza Subdivision Transportation Memorandum This memorandum provides a summary of transportation elements associated with the proposed Baratza Subdivision development in Meridian, Idaho. Kittelson &Associates, Inc. has prepared this summary based on the proposed development plan, the 2022 Transportation Impact Study (TIS) prepared for the site, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Staff Report for the project, ACHD planning and programing documents regarding funded and planned transportation projects, and Idaho Department of Transportation planning and design documents regarding funded and planned transportation projects in the site vicinity. The Baratza Subdivision development is in the south-east quadrant of the Black Cat Road/McMillan Road intersection.The development proposes to annex the property into the City of Meridian with residential zoning. The property is currently bordered on the east, west, and south sides by the City of Meridian property with residential zoning. The development proposes 344 residential single-family homes. 2022 TIS TRIP GENERATION A Transportation Impact Study(TIS) was prepared for the project in 2022 by CR Engineering, Inc. The project and trip generation assumed in the 2022 TIS for the site was estimated using the procedures recommended in the Trip Generation Manual (101h edition), published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers which was the latest version available at that time. At that time, the project proposed 294 residential single-family homes. Table 1 summarizes the site tip generation assumed in the 2022 TIS. Table 1 2022 TIS Trip Generation DailyLand Use ITE Land Size Use Code Total In Out Total In Out Single-Family Detached Housing 210 294 units 2,804 214 53 161 286 180 106 FILENAME:H:131131164-BARATZ4 SUBDIVISIONI REPORTI BARATZA DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION.DOCX Baratza Transporation Memornadum Project#.31164 BARATZA SUBDIVISION TRIP GENERATION The current development plan for the Baratza Subdivision proposes 344 residential single-family homes. Trip generation for the current proposal was estimated using the procedures recommended in the latest edition of the Trip Generation Manual (11th edition), published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Table 2 summarizes the estimated trip generation for the currently proposed Baratza Subdivision. Table 2 Trip Generation for Baratza Subdivision Land Use ITE Land Si st . Use Code Total In Out Total In Out Single-Family Detached Housing 210 344 units 3,144 1 229 1 57 1 172 317 1 200 117 COMPARISON OF 2022 TIS AND BARATZA SUBDIVISION TRIP GENERATION The comparison of the 2022 TIS and Baratza Subdivision trip generations is outlined in Table 3. Table 3 Comparison of 2022 TIS and Baratza Subdivision Trip Generation Daily Trips Weekday AM Peak Hour dwiffia PM Peak Hour ___1"i. L Total Out 2022 TIS 2,804 214 53 161 286 180 106 Baratza Subdivision 3,144 229 57 172 317 200 117 Difference of Total Trips 340 15 4 11 31 20 11 Comparing the two trip generation estimates shows the currently proposed Baratza Subdivision will generate 340 more daily, 15 more AM peak hour, and 31 more PM peak hour trip ends compared to that assumed in the 2022 TIS. Applying these minor trip increases to the trip distribution pattern in the 2021 TIS results in 10 or fewer additional trips being added to any roadway link in the AM peak hour and 20 or fewer additional trips being added to any roadway link in the PM peak hour. These differences are not significant in context of the overall transportation system needs or capacity. In addition, the minor difference in trip generation does not require an updated study incorporating the change in the updated preliminary plat. Kittelson&Associates,Inc. Page:2 of 6 Baratza Transporation Memornadum Project#.31164 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM CAPACITY & IMPACTS The 2022 TIS for this site documented the immediate impacts of the proposed development on the surrounding transportation system. Key findings of that study focus on the currently available capacity of the system and the development's impact on that capacity and resulting traffic operations. Table 4 provides an overview of the key transportation system capacity findings from the 2022 TIS. Note that the results in Table 4 have been adjusted to account for the small increase in trips from the current development proposal. Table 4 Current Transportation System Capacity Analysis with Baratza Traffic Planning Capacity Peak Direction Peak Hour Volume Remaining Capacity - Baratza Traffic McMillan Road E of Ten Mile Road 720* 582 138 W of Black Cat Road 575 387 188 Black Cat Road North of McMillan 575 435 140 South of McMillan 575 444 131 *with a center left-turn lane at the site access Table 4 shows that there is available capacity for the proposed Baratza development to be accommodated in the near term on the current transportation system while meeting all ACHD transportation operations and planning thresholds. FUTURE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS & CAPACITY While Table 4 shows that there is current capacity to accommodate the Baratza development on the surrounding transportation system, the project will be built out over time and other growth will occur to also use the existing transportation system capacity. As such, it is important to look at the long-term planned transportation projects in the area and their added capacity to understand the transportation system in the future and the capacity it will provide. Figure 1 and Table 5 outline the programed and planned transportation projects in the site vicinity that will provide additional transportation benefit and capacity to accommodate the Baratza development as well as other growth in the future. Kittelson&Associates,Inc. Page:3 of 6 Baratza Development November 2024 CHINDEN BOULEVARD(US 20-26) >_ 20 26 L El - - J! Temporary e�m orarY- A F M ul-ti-L_a ne Traffic Signal Roundabout MCM IL�LAN ROAD El O p - pQ ° � t` ce USTICK ROAD -� I F _1 �� T I� L g - I- — ( - ACHD Transportation Impact Fees: $I 1,212,071 C'1 - Improved by 2025 - Improved by 2029 Planned Transportation Projects Figure �- Improved by 2026 - Improved by 2035 Ada Count Idaho 1 �- Improved by 2027 - Improved by 2040 y, KI'i i L.SON IC r- &ASSOCIATES Baratza Transporation Memornadum Project#.31164 Table 5 Programed&Planned Transportation Projects Project Additional - Planned Provided Mc Millan Rd/Black Cat Rd Temporary traffic signal 2025 Funded 350 SH 16:SH 44 to 1-84 4 lane expressway 2026 Funded 7,200 Ustick Road:Black Cat Rd to Ten Mile Rd Widen to 5 lanes 2026 Funded 2,420+ intersection lanes Ustick Road:Can Ada Rd to Owyhee Widen to 5 lanes 2026 Funded 2,420+ Storm Av+Intersections intersection lanes Grand Lake Way Complete Collector roadway 2027 Funded by 850 Baratza McMillan Rd/Black Cat Rd Multi-lane roundabout 2029(accelerated to Funded by 3,000 2027 by Baratza) Baratza Black Cat Rd Bridge Lemp Canal Bridge upgrade 2029 Funded 690 McMillan Road:McDermott Rd to Ten Widen to 3 lanes 2035 Planned 145 Mile Rd Black Cat Road:Ustick Rd to US 20/26 Widen to 5 lanes 2040 Planned 2,420 Total Additional Capacity(Next 16 Years) 19,495 Table 5 shows that the following additional roadway capacity will be provided in each of the following years: ■ 2025 = capacity for 350 additional peak hour vehicles ■ 2026 = capacity for 12,040 additional peak hour vehicles ■ 2027 = capacity of 3,850 additional peak hour vehicles o The Baratza development will fully construct the completion of the Grand Lake Way Collector roadway(capacity for 850 additional peak hour vehicles). o The Baratza development will provide full funding for and construct the multi-lane roundabout at McMillan Rd/Black Cat Rd(capacity of 3,000 additional peak hour vehicles). This will accelerate the implementation of the capacity compared to ACHD's planned timing. ■ 2029 = capacity for 390 additional peak hour vehicles ■ 2035 = capacity for 145 additional peak hour vehicles ■ 2040 = capacity for 2,420 additional peak hour vehicles o The Baratza development will provide approximately$1,200,000 in ACHD Transportation Impact Fess towards future ACHD C/P capacity projects ■ Total over the next 16 years = capacity for 19,495 additional peak hour vehicles Kittelson&Associates,Inc. Page:5 of 6 Baratza Transporation Memornadum Project#.31164 Given that the development is adding a total of 320 peak hour vehicle trips to the transportation system, not only will the development directly provide sufficient capacity for its traffic, it will provide capacity for approximately 3,500 peak hour vehicles in addition to that needed to accommodate its own traffic. Furthermore, with the numerous other projects currently under construction, funded, or planned over the next 16 years, there is more than sufficient capacity being added to the system to address the impacts of this development as well as other growth in the future. Figure 2 illustrates the total additional roadway capacity that is being added to this area compared to the volumes that will be added from the Bartaza Subdivision development over the next 16 years.As can be seen from the graph, the amount of roadway capacity being added by projects in the area is significantly greater than the volume of traffic that will be added to the transportation system from the development. Figure 2.Additional Roadway Capacity from Projects vs Baratza Traffic Volumes Addi do na i Roadway Capacity v Ba ratra Traffi c Volume 25000 20000 �5000 IW00 5000 0 2➢25 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 202B 2036 2M7 2009 202E 2060 —Iddalunacapx Y —0—va— We trust this memorandum provides the additional context requested related to the future conditions of the transportation system with the Baratza Subdivision development in place. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact us at 208.472.9803 or sdaleiden@kittelson.com. Kittelson&Associates,Inc. Page:6 of 6