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John S. Franden, President
Sherry R. Huber, 1st Vice President
David Bivens, 2nd Vice President
Carol A. McKee, Commissioner
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
January 10, 2007
TO:
Ada County Development Services
200 W. Front St.
Boise, ID 83702
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r:::ity Clerk Office
SUBJECT:
MCUP-06-040
Ada County EMS Dispatch Bldg
963 E. Pine St.
On 9-27-2005, the Ada County Highway District Commissioners acted on MPP05-042 tor Weed & Pest
Control Campus. The conditions and requirements also apply to MCUP-06-040.
· Prior to final approval you will need to submit plans to the ACHD Development Review
Department.
· A traffic impact fee will be assessed by ACHD and will be due prior to the issuance of a
building permit. Contact ACHD Planning & Development Services at 387-6170 for
information regarding impact fees.
It you have any questions or concerns please teel tree to contact this office at (208) 387-6177.
Sincerely,
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Chelsee Kucera
Planning Intern
Right-ot-Way and Development Services
CC:
Project File
Lead Agency: City ot Meridian
LCA Architects
Ada County Highway District. 3775 Adams Street. Garden City, ID · 83714. PH 208-387-6100 . FX 345-7650. www.achd.ada.id.us
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Right-aI-Way & Development Department
Planning Review Division
This application does not require Commission action and is approved at the staff level on September 27,
2005. Tech Review for this item was held with the applicant on September 23, 2005. Please refer to the
attachment for request for appeal guidelines. Staff contact: Lisa Bachman, 208-387-6174-phone, 208-387-
6393-fax, IbachmanCWachd. ada.id. us
File Numbers:
Weed & Pest Control Campus/MPP05-042
Site address:
1127 East Pine Street
Owner:
Ada County
200 West Front Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 287-7100
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City oi Meridian
City Clerk Office
Representative:
JUB Engineers, Inc.
250 South Beechwood Avenue
Suite #201
Boise, Idaho 83709
(208) 376-7330
Application Information:
The applicant has submitted an application to the City of Meridian requesting preliminary plat approval to
construct a 3-lot industrial subdivision on 12-acres. Lot 1, Block 1 is intended to accommodate the Ada
County Weed and Pest control facility. The remaining 2-lots are proposed for unknown future light-industrial
facilities. The site is located on the south side of Pine Avenue approximately % of a mile west of Locust
Grove Road.
Acreage:
Current Zoning:
Proposed Zoning:
Buildable Lots:
Common Lots:
Vicinity Map
12-acres
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3-lots
1-lot
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A. Findings of Fact
1. Trip Generation: When the lots develop within the subdivision, the District will be able to
determine the estimated additional vehicle trips per day.
2. Impact Fees: There will be an impact fee that is assessed and due prior to issuance of a building
permit. The assessed impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is in effect at that
time.
3. Traffic Impact Study: A traffic impact study was not required with this application.
4. Site Information: The site is currently vacant.
5. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
a. North: Danbury Fair Subdivision and
Eastside Addition to Meridian Subdivision (single-family residential subdivisions)
b. South: Union Pacific Rail Road
c. East: Sante Subdivision (single-family residential) and
Railside Park Subdivision (industrial park)
d. West: Onwiler Subdivision (single -family parcel with 1.17 -acres and 6A-acres
6.
Impacted Roadways
Pine Street:
Frontage:
Functional Street Classification:
Traffic count:
Level of Service:
Speed limit:
415-feet
Minor Arterial
East of Main Street was 4,808 on 4-8-03
Better than "C"
25-MPH
Commercial Avenue:
Frontage:
Functional Street Classification:
Traffic count:
Speed limit:
60-feet
Local commercial street
Not available
30 MPH
6. Roadway Improvements Adjacent To and Near the Site
. Pine Street is improved with 2-traffic lanes with no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site.
. Commercial Avenue is improved with 2-traffic lanes with curb, gutter and sidewalk.
7. Existing Right-of~Way
. Pine Street currently has 50-feet of right-of-way (25-feet from centerline).
. Commercial Avenue currently has 60-feet of right-of-way (30-feet from centerline).
9. Existing Access to the Site
The site currently takes access from a driveway that intersects Pine Street approximately 20-feet east
of the west property line.
10. Site History
The Commission approved Mayfair Commons Subdivision (MPP03-0311MCUP03-057/MRZ03-011)
on August 6, 2003. The subdivision was proposed to contain 35-multi-family lots, 3-indutriallots and
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17 -common lots on 12.7 4-acres. The proposed development was denied by Meridian Council due to
lack of land use compatibility (multi-family & industrial).
11. Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Program
There are no projects within this area that are scheduled in the District's Five Year Work Program or
Capital Improvements Plan.
B. Findings for Consideration
1. Pine Avenue
Right-of-Way & Sidewalk
District policy requires 74-feet of right-of-way on 3-lane minor arterial roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This
right-of-way allows for the construction of a 3-lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5-foot concrete
detached sidewalks and bike lanes.
The adjoining road is not listed as a proposed project in the District's currently adopted Five-Year
Work Program or in the currently adopted 20-year Capital Improvements Plan. As such, the
applicant cannot receive reimbursement for dedicated right-of-way from available collected impact
fees. The applicant shall do one of the following:
a. Dedicate by donation a total of 37-feet of right-of-way (from the centerline) along Pine Avenue, and
construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Pine Avenue, located a minimum of 30-feet
from the centerline of the right-of-way.
b. Do not dedicate additional right-of-way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk
along Pine Avenue, located a minimum of 37-feet from the centerline of the right-of-way, in an
easement provided to the District.
c. Do not dedicate additional right-of-way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk
along Pine Avenue, located at the back edge of the existing right-of-way. Accomplish all necessary
adjustments to properly accommodate existing drainage and utilities.
2. Driveways
District policy 72-F5, requires driveways located on collector or arterial roadways with a speed limit of
25 to align or offset a minimum of 105-feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
District policy 7207.9.3 restricts industrial driveways to a maximum width of 40-feet. Curb return type
driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for driveways accessing collector and arterial roadways.
Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to gravel being tracked
onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, 7207.9.1, the applicant should be required to
pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of the
roadway and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing roadway edge.
Location
· The applicant is proposing to construct a driveway that intersects Pine Avenue approximately
150-feet east of the west property line and aligns with Stonehenge Way. This driveway
location meets District policy and should be approved with this application.
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Width I Pavino
· The applicant should be required to pave the driveway its full width (maximum 40-feet wide)
and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of Pine Avenue and install
pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing roadway edge.
3. Stub Streets
District policy 7203.5.1 and 7205.5 requires stub streets to provide intra-neighborhood circulation and
to provide access to adjoining parcels. District policy also requires temporary turnarounds with a
temporary easement provided to the District at the end of stub streets that serve more than one lot, or
are greater than 150-feet in length with a sign at the terminus of the roadway stating that, "THIS
ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE".
. The applicant is proposing to extend Commercial Avenue from the east property line and
extend it to the west property line. Staff is supportive of the extension of Commercial Avenue.
Due to the fact that Commercial Avenue is greater than one lot in depth and greater than 150-
feet, that applicant should construct a temporary turnaround at the terminus of Commercial
Avenue. The applicant should also install a sign at the terminus of Commercial Avenue stating
that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE".
4. Street Sections
District policy 7202.8 and 72-F1A, requires roadways abutting commercial developments to be
constructed as a 40-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot concrete sidewalk within 54-feet of
right-of-way.
. The applicant should be required to construct Commercial Avenue as a 40-foot street section
with curb, gutter and sidewalk within 54-feet of right-of-way. The curves shall have a
minimum 500-foot radius or 100-foot tangent between the curves.
5. Other Access
Pine Street is classified as a Minor Arterial roadway. Other than the access point that has specifically
been approved with this application, direct lot access to Pine Avenue is prohibited. Notes of this shall
be noted on the plat.
C. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. The applicant shall do one of the following:
a. Dedicate by donation a total of 37-feet of right-of-way (from the centerline) along Pine Avenue, and
construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Pine Avenue, located a minimum of 30-feet
from the centerline of the right-of-way.
b. Do not dedicate additional right-of-way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk
along Pine Avenue, located a minimum of 37-feet from the centerline of the right-of-way, in an
easement provided to the District.
c. Do not dedicate additional right-of-way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk
along Pine Avenue, located at the back edge of the existing right-of-way. Accomplish all necessary
adjustments to properly accommodate existing drainage and utilities.
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2. Construct a (40-foot wide maximum) driveway that intersects Pine Avenue approximately 150-feet
east of the west property line and align the driveway with Stonehenge Way (centerline to centerline),
and 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 with 15-foot radii abutting the roadway edge.
3. Extend Commercial Avenue from the east property line and extend it to the west property line.
Construct a temporary turnaround at the terminus of Commercial Avenue. Install a sign at the
terminus of Commercial Avenue stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE".
4. Construct Commercial Avenue as a 40-foot street section with curb, gutter and sidewalk within 54-
feet of right-of-way. The curves shall have a minimum of 500-foot radius or 100-foot tangent between
the curves.
5. Other than the access point that has specifically been approved with this application, direct lot access
to Pine Avenue is prohibited. Notes of this access restriction shall be noted on the plat.
6. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
D. Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
2. Private sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within any ACHD roadway or right-of~way.
3. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne
by the developer.
4. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the
construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file
number) for details.
5. 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.
6. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District Policy
Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all
applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State
of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
7. The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building permit (or
other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
8. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable requirements
of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy.
9. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance with
Ordinance #200, also known as Ada County Highway District Impact Fee Ordinance.
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10. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. The
applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant
shall be required to call DIGLlNE (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking
ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in
the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
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 the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written
confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District.
12. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or other
regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises
the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a
waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the
time the change in use is sought.
E. Conclusions of Law
1. The proposed site plan is approved, if all of the Site Specific and Standard Conditions of Approval are
satisfied.
2. ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an
undue burden on the existing vehicular and pedestrian transportation system within the vicinity
impacted by the proposed development.
Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Request for Appeal Guidelines
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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
1. Appeal of Staff Decision: The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant of the
final decision made by the ROWDS Manager when it is alleged that the ROWDS Manager did not
properly apply this section 7101.6, did not consider all of the relevant facts presented, made an error
of fact or law, abused discretion or acted arbitrarily and capriciously in the interpretation or
enforcement of the ACHD Policy Manual.
a. Filing Fee: The Commission may, from time to time, set reasonable fees to be charged
the applicant for the processing of appeals, to cover administrative costs.
b. Initiation: An appeal is initiated by the filing of a written notice of appeal with the Secretary
of Highway Systems, which must be filed within ten (10) working days from the date of the
decision that is the subject of the appeal. The notice of appeal shall refer to the decision
being appealed, identify the appellant by name, address and telephone number and state
the grounds for the appeal. The grounds shall include a written summary of the provisions
of the policy relevant to the appeal and/or the facts and law relied upon and shall include a
written argument in support of the appeal. The Commission shall not consider a notice of
appeal that does not comply with the provisions of this subsection.
c. Time to Reply: The ROWDS Manager shall have ten (10) working days from the date of
the filing of the notice of appeal to reply to the notice of the appeal, and may during such
time meet with the appellant to discuss the matter, and may also consider and/or modify
the decision that is being appealed. A copy of the reply, and any modifications to the
decision being appealed will be provided to the appellant prior to the Commission hearing
on the appeal.
d. Notice of Hearing: Unless otherwise agreed to by the appellant, the hearing of the appeal
will be noticed and scheduled on the Commission agenda at a regular meeting to be held
within thirty (30) days following the delivery to the appellant of the ROWDS Manager's
reply to the notice of appeal. A copy of the decision being appealed, the notice of appeal
and the reply shall be delivered to the Commission at least one (1) week prior to the
hearing.
e. Action by Commission: Following the hearing, the Commission shall either affirm or
reverse, in whole or part, or otherwise modify, amend or supplement the decision being
appealed, as such action is adequately supported by the law and evidence presented at
the hearing.
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Development Process Checklist
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I2ISubmit a development application to a City or to the County
I2IThe City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
I2IThe ACHD Planning Review Division will receive the development application to review
I8IThe Planning Review Division will do ~ of the following:
DSend a "No Review" letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific requirements at this time.
DSend a "Comply With" letter to the applicant stating that if the development is within a platted subdivision or part of
a previous development application and that the site specific requirements from the previous development also apply
to this development application.
I2IWrite a Staff level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and evaluating the
proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
DWrite a Commission level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and
evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
I2IThe Planning Review Division will hold a Technical Review meeting for all Staff and Commission level reports.
OFor All development applications, including those receiving a "No Review" or "Comply With" letter:
· The applicant should submit two (2) sets of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development Review
Division for plan review and assessment of impact fees. (Note: if there are no site improvements required by ACHD,
then architectural plans may be submitted for purposes of impact fee calculation.)
· The applicant is required to get a permit from Construction Services (ACHD) for ANY work in the right-of-way, including,
but not limited to, driveway approaches, street improvements and utility cuts.
DPay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DID YOU REMEMBER:
Construction (Zone)
o Driveway or Property Approach(s)
· Submit a "Driveway Approach Request" form to Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Construction (for approval by
Development Services & Traffic Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval.
o Working in the ACHD Right-of-Way
· Four business days prior to starting work have a bonded contractor submit a "Temporary Highway Use Permit Application" to
ACHD Construction - Permits along with:
a) Traffic Control Plan
b) An Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, if trench is >50' or you are
placing >600 sf of concrete or asphalt.
Construction (Subdivisions)
o Sediment & Erosion Submittal
· At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Con an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan
Designer, must be turned into ACHD Construction - Subdivision to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD Drainage
Division.
o Idaho Power Company
· Vie Steelman at Idaho Power must have his IPca approved set of subdivision utility plans prior to Pre-Con being scheduled.
o Final Approval from Development Services
· ACHD Construction - Subdivision must have received approval from Development Services prior to scheduling a Pre-Con.
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