HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-25 Meridian Pathway Requirements COWEND
Parks and Recreation
Reviewer: Kim Warren/ Pathways Project Manager
Planner Assigned: Sonya Allen
Project Name: Touchmark Mixed Use File No: H-2025-0012—MDA, PUD, RZ Date: 3.31.2025
The following will be required for development of the proposed project:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL- PATHWAYS
1. The project developer shall design and construct multi-use pathways consistent with the location and
specifications set forth in the Meridian Pathways Master Plan Map and Master Pathways Plan Document
Chapter 3). Any proposed adjustments to pathway alignment shall be coordinated through the Pathways
Project Manager. Interactive Pathways Map
2. No internal multi-use pathways are required for this project per the pathway master plan. The City does
support the multi-use pathways proposed by the applicant--around the townhome and multi-family uses
central to the project, and along the collector road north to Franklin Blvd.
Staff also recommends 10'wide detached sidewalks within the landscape buffer along Franklin Rd.for the
length of the project, per City of Meridian and ACHD standards for pedestrian facilities along arterial
roadways.
3. To qualify as an open space amenity, pathways shall be 10' wide (detached from sidewalk, where
applicable), and located within dedicated public access easements per the following requirements.
4. Easements shall be dedicated prior to final project acceptance and be a minimum of 14'wide(10' pathway
+ 2' shoulder each side). All pathways shall be located outside of irrigation district easements unless
permission is specifically obtained from the governing irrigation district. Easement need only be dedicated
for multi-use pathways that lie outside the public ROW.
Use standard City template for public access easement. Submit all easements online through Citizen's
Access Portal.
5. Construct multi-use pathways per paving section based on existing site conditions as recommended by
project civil engineer in accord with UDC 11-3A-8 and 11-3B-12. Prior to final approval the applicant's
engineer shall provide written documentation that the pathway segment was constructed per the
recommended specifications.
6. The owner (or representative association) of the property affected by each public access easement shall
have an ongoing obligation to maintain the multi-use pathway.
7. 6'high open vision fencing shall be installed between pathways and(live)water irrigation canals and laterals
as detailed in the Meridian Pathways Master Plan,Chapter 3, page 3-5. All other fence details per UDC 11-
3A-7.
8. Project developer shall be responsible for obtaining license agreement and other permission(s)as required
for constructing within irrigation district easements.
9. Should any discrepancy exist between these conditions of approval and the requirements of the irrigation
district, the developer shall work with Pathways Project Manager to achieve a pathway design that meets
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both City and irrigation district objectives. City requirements as stated shall not (nor are they intended to)
override those of the irrigation district having jurisdiction over the project area.
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