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John S. Franden, President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Vice President
Sherry R. Huber, Commissioner
Dave Bivens, Commissioner
Carol A. McKee, Commissioner
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February 9, 2007
RECEIVED
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C.ity of Meridi
CIty Clerk Offi~~
To:
Darren Blaser
1955 Prestwick Way
Boise,ID 83616
Subject:
MCUP07 -001
Jamaica Me Tan
East Fairview Avenue
On February 9, 2007 the Ada County Highway District acted on your application for the above
referenced project. The attached report lists site-specific requirements, conditions of approval and
street improvements, which are required.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6174.
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Right-ot-way & Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file, Utilities
City at Meridian
Catco, Inc. C/O Bill Cafarelli
2309 West Mountain View
Boise, ID 83706
Ada County Highway District. 3775 Adams Street. Garden City, 10 · 83714 · PH 208-387-6100 · FX 345~7650 · www.achd.ada.id.us
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Project/File:
MCUP-07-001
This is a Conditional Use Permit application for a 11,000 s.t. multi tenant retail
building on. 75 acres.
Lead Agency:
City of Meridian
Site address:
East Fairview Avenue
Staff Level
Approval:
February 9, 2007
Owner:
Darren Blaser
1955 Prestwick Way
Boise, ID 83616
Representative:
Cafco, Inc. C/O Bill Cafarelli
2309 West Mountain View
Boise,lD 83706
Staff Contact:
Ryan McDaniel
Phone: 387-6174
email: rmcdaniel@achd.ada.id.us
Tech Review:
January 26, 2007
Application Information:
Acreage: .75
Current Zoning: C-G
Retail Square Feet: 11,000
Commercial Units: 8
A. FindinCls of
Fact
Existing Conditions
1. Site Information:
The site is currently vacant.
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North Vacant L-Q
South Vacant I-L
East Restaurant C-G
West Single family dwelling RUT
3. Existing Roadway Improvements and Right-of-Way Abutting or Near the Site:
Fairview Avenue is currently improved with 4-traffic lanes, one center turn
lane, 80-feet of pavement with sidewalk but no curb or gutter abutting the
site. At the southwest property line, there is 10-feet without sidewalk abutting
the subject site. There is 120-feet of right-of-way existing for Fairview
Avenue (60-feet from centerline).
Hickory Way is currently improved with 2-traffic lanes, 44-feet of pavement
with curb, gutter and sidewalk. There is 60-feet of right-of-way existing for
Hickory Way (30-feet from centerline). The subject site does not have
frontage on this roadway.
4. Existing Access: There are no direct access points to Fairview Avenue from this property. The
site is subject to a plat restriction for access to Fairview Avenue. The site is
Lot 3 of Block 1 of Mallane Subdivision, which was originally required to
provide cross access to all lots within the subdivision boundary.
5. Site History: ACHD has not recently reviewed this site for a development application.
Development Impacts
6,
Trip Generation:
This development is estimated to generate 472 additional vehicle trips per
day (0 existing) based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip
Generation Shopping Center land use designation.
7.
Impact Fees:
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.
8.
Traffic Study:
A traffic impact study was not required with this application.
9.
mpac e oa ways:
Roadway Frontage Functional Traffic Count Level of Speed
Classification Service* Limit
Fairview 129-Feet Principal Arterial 49,861 west of Eagle Exceeds"E" 40 MPH
Avenue Road on 8/17/05
37,198 east of Locust
Grove Road on
5/23/06
Hickory Way O-Feet Major Collector 3,213 north of Better than 25 MPH
Fairview Avenue on uC"
6/8/05
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*Acceptable level of service for a five-lane principal arterial roadway is "E" (37,000 ADT).
*Acceptable level of service for a two-lane collector roadway is liD" (9,500 ADT).
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10. Capital Improvements PlanlFive Year Work Program
The District's Capital Improvement Plan lists Fairview Avenue to be widened to a 7-lane roadway.
B. Findings for Consideration
1. Fairview Avenue
District Right-of-Way Policy:
District policy requires 120-feet of right-of-way on a principal arterial roadway (Figure 72-F1 B). This
right-of-way allows for the construction of a 7 -lane roadway with vertical curb, gutter and 5-foot
detached concrete sidewalks.
District Sidewalk Policy:
District policy requires 7 -foot wide attached (or 5-foot detached) concrete sidewalk on all collector
roadways and arterial roadways (7204.7.2).
Applicant Proposal:
The applicant proposes to construct a portion of sidewalk on Fairview Avenue abutting the subject
site at the southwest corner. The applicant proposes to utilize the existing right-of-way.
Staff Comment/Recommendation:
The applicant's proposal for Fairview Avenue is approved with this application as proposed. There
is 120-feet of right-of-way (60-feet from centerline) for Fairview Avenue. Sidewalk exists on
Fairview Avenue abutting the subject site, with the exception of approximately 10-feet at the
southwest property line near an irrigation control installation. The applicant is required to complete
this 10-foot section with sidewalk.
2. Driveways
District Driveway Policy:
Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to gravel being
tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, 7207.9.1, the applicant should be
required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing
roadway edge.
District Access Management Policy:
District policy 7207.8 states that direct access to arterials and collectors is normally restricted. The
developer shall try to use combined access points. If the developer can show that the use of a
combined access point to a collector or arterial street is impractical, the District may consider direct
access points. Access points for proposed developments at intersections should be located as far
from the intersection as practical, and in no case closer than as illustrated on Figure 72-F4, unless
a waiver for the access point has been approved by the District Commission.
District Driveway Width Policy:
District policy 7207.9.3 restricts commercial driveways with daily traffic volumes over 1,000 vehicles
to a maximum width of 36-feet. Most commercial driveways will be constructed as curb-cut type
facilities if located on local streets. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for
driveways accessing collector and arterial roadways.
District Successive Driveway Offset Policy:
District policy 72-F5, requires driveways located on collector or arterial roadways with a speed limit
of 40 to align or offset a minimum of 185-feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
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Applicant Proposal;
The applicant proposes to construct a driveway on the property to the west to access Fairview
Avenue.
Staff Comment/Recommendation:
This lot currently has a plat restriction that prohibits access to Fairview Avenue. The location of the
off-site driveway has not previously been approved by ACHD. The location of the proposed
driveway offsets an approved driveway on the south side of Fairview Avenue (MCZC-06-144) by
approximately 120-feet. That driveway has been restricted to right-in/out only by a center median
located on the south side of the center turn lane on Fairview Avenue.
The proposed driveway location (on the eastern property line of the adjacent parcel) is
approximately 40~feet west (near edge to near edge) of the terminus of a new center concrete
median on the south side of the turn lane. This location does not provide sufficient distance for left-
turn movements out of the site, and creates a safety hazard. If the proposed driveway were
location were to remain, the applicant would be required to extend the median and restrict the
driveway to right-in/right-out. If the driveway were shifted approximately 60-feet west (1 OO-feet from
the terminus of the concrete median), the driveway could be full-access. The location of this
driveway is specific to the use of this application; if the adjacent parcel to the west develops, the
District will review the access to Fairview at that time.
3. District Tree Planters
District's Tree Planter Width POlicy prohibits all trees in planters less than 6-feet in width. In
addition to prohibiting trees in planters less than 6-feet in width, the policy requires a minimum
planter width of 6-feet for class II tress with the installation of root barriers on both sides of the
planter strip or a minimum planter width of a-feet without the installation of a root barrier. The policy
also requires Class I and Class III trees to provide a minimum planter width of 10-feet.
4. Other Access
Fairview Avenue is classified as an arterial roadway: all access points to Fairview Avenue will be
closed: direct lot access to Fairview Avenue is prohibited and has already been noted on the final
plat.
c. Site Specific Conditions of Al;U)roval
1. Construct a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on Fairview Avenue at the southwest property line to
match the existing sidewalk abutting the subject site.
2. Direct lot access to Fairview Avenue is prohibited
3. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
D. Standard Conditions of A~roval
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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. Comply with the District's Tree Planter Width Interim Policy.
6. Utility street cuts in pavement less than tive years old are not allowed unless approved in writing by
the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file numbers) for details.
7. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District Policy
Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all
applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State
at Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
8. The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building permit (or
other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
9. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy.
10. Payment of applicable road impact fees is required prior to building construction in accordance with
Ordinance #200, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
11. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. The
applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant
shall be required to call DIGLlNE (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking
ground within ACHD right-ot-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in
the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
12. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing and
signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized
representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to
obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District.
13. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or
other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest
advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a
waiverlvariance 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
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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.
Attachments
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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 appel/ant 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 andlor 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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[8]Submit a development application to a City or to the County
IZIThe City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
IZIThe ACHD Planning Review Division will receive the development application to review
IZIThe Planning Review Division will do one 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.
I8JWrite 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.
I2JThe Planning Review Division will hold a Technical Review meeting for all Staff and Commission Level reports.
DFor ALL. development applications. including those receiving a "No Review" or "Comply With" letter:
. The applicant should submit one set of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development Review
Division for plan review and assessment of impact fees (Note: if there are no site improvements required by ACHD,
then architectural plans may be submitted for purposes of impact fee calculation).
. The applicant is required to get a permit from Construction Services (ACHD) for ANY work in the right-of-way,
including, but not limited to, driveway approaches, street improvements and utility cuts.
DPay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DID 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 sJ. 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 Stormwater
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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