ACHD Comments~~~
C D ~ ]ohn S. Franden, President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Vice President
Sherry R. Huber, Commissioner
~~~~ ~ Dave Bivens, Commissioner
Carol A. McKee, Commissioner
February 20, 2007
To: Stanley Consultants -Kandi Hall ~~~~~
1940 South Bonito Way, #140 ~~~ ry ;~ 111'
Meridian, ID 83642
Sub~ect: MPP-07-005 / MAZ-07-0003 City of Meridian.
1 City Clerk Office
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4135 West Cherry Lane
On February 20, 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
Sincerely,
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Ryan McDan~e
Planner I
Right-of-way & Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file, Utilities
City of Meridian
Bill Grau
4135 West Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
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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Project/File: Grau Subdivision / MPP-07-005 / MAZO7-003
This is a Preliminary Plat Subdivision /Annexation and Zoning /Conditional Use
Permit application for 3-residential lots, 1-office lot and 1 common lots on 1 acres.
Lead Agency: City ofi Meridian
Site address: 4135 Cherry Lane
Staff Level
Approval: February 20, 2007
Owner: Bill Grau
4135 Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
Applicant: Stanley Consultants -Kandi Hall
1940 South Bonito Way, Ste. 140
Meridian, ID 83642
Staff Contact: Ryan McDaniel
Phone: 387-6174
email: rmcdaniel[a~achd.ada.id.us
Tech Review: February 16, 2007
Application Information:
Acreage: 1
Current Zoning: R-1
Proposed Zoning: R-8 & L-O
Residential Lots: 3
Office Lats: 1
Common Lots: 1
A. Findings of Fact
Existing Conditions
1. Site Information:
There is currently a single family
dwelling on the site.
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2. Descri tion of Ad'acent Surroundin Area:
Direction Land Use Zonin
North Sin le Famil Dwellin R-4
South Sin le Famil Dwellin R_g
East Sin le Famil Dwellin R-4
West Single Family Dwelling R_g
3. Existing Roadway Improvements and Right-of-Way Abutting or Near the Site:
Cherry Road is currently improved with 5-traffic lanes, 68-feet of pavement
with vertical curb, gutter and sidewalk abutting the site. There is 92-feet of
right-of-way existing for Cherry Road (4B-feet from centerline).
North Summertree Way was constructed as a half street section and is
currently improved with 2-trafFc lanes, 28-feet of pavement with curb and
gutter. There is 40-feet of right-of-way existing for North Summertree Way
.
The subject site does not have frontage on this roadway.
4. Existing Access: There are two defined access points to Cherry Lane from this property.
5. Site History; ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
Development Impacts
5. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 30 additional vehicle trips per day
(10 existing) based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip
Generation Single Family Detached Dwelling and General Office land use
designations.
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. Impacted Roadways:
Roadway Frontage Functional Traffic Count Level of Speed
Classification Service Limit
Cherry Lane 230-Feet Principal Arterial 7,653 east of Better than 35 MPH
McDermott Road on "C"
8/24/05
19,162 west of Linder
Road on 5/5/04
North 165-Feet Local Residential N / A Acceptable 20 MPH
Summertree planning
WaY threshold for
this Road is
2000 ADT
*Acceptable level of serv ice for afive-lane nrincinal arterial rnarlwav ~~ °°F°° r~~ nnn an T~
10. Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Program
There are currently no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity of the project that
are currently in the Five Year Work Program. Cherry Road is currently listed in the Capital
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Improvements Plan for future expansion to a 5-lane roadway from McDermott Road to Black Cat, to
the west of this site.
B. Findin s for Consideration
Cherry Road
District Right-of-Way Policy;
District policy requires 96-feet of right-of-way on arterial roadways (l=figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-
way allows for the construction of a 5-lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5-foot concrete detached
sidewalks and bike lanes.
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 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 does not propose to dedicate additional right-of-way or construct improvements on
Cherry Lane. The applicant proposes to utilize the existing sidewalk on Cherry Lane.
Staff Comment/Recommendation:
The applicant's proposal for Cherry Lane is approved with this application as proposed. Cherry
Lane is fully improved at this time.
2. Private Roads
District Private Street Policy:
District policy 7205.6, other jurisdictions in Ada County establish the requirements for private
streets. The District retains authority and will review the proposed intersection of a private and
public street for compliance with District intersection policies and standards.
District Offset Policy:
District policy 7204.11.6, requires local roadways to align or offset a minimum of 300-feet from an
arterial roadway (measured centerline to centerline).
Applicant Proposal:
The site has frontage only on Cherry Lane. The applicant has proposed to construct a 31-foot wide
private road intersecting Cherry Lane at the northeast property line. The proposed location offsets
Summertree Way by 310-feet (centerline to near edge).
Staff CommentlRecommendation:
Staff supports the location of the private street accessing Cherry lane, which is approved with this
application as proposed. If the City of Meridian approves the private road, the applicant shall be
required to pave the private roadway a minimum of 20 to 24-feet wide and at least 30-feet into the
site beyond the edge of pavement of Cherry Lane and install pavement tapers with 15-foot curb
radii abutting the existing roadway edge. The applicant should provide a plan showing haw the
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private road grade meets the public road. District Policy requires a design approach speed of 20
MPH.
Street name and stop signs are required for the private road. The signs may be ordered through
the District. Verification of the correct, approved name of the road is required.
ACHD does not make any assurances that the private road, which is a part of this application, will
be accepted as a public road if such a request is made in the future. Substantial redesign and
reconstruction costs may be necessary in order to qualify this road for public ownership and
maintenance.
The following requirements must be met if the applicant wishes to dedicate the roadway to ACHD:
a. Dedicate a minimum of 50-feet of right-of-way far the road.
b. Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements.
c. Construct a stub street to the surrounding parcels.
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 trees with the installation of root barriers on both sides of the
planter strip or a minimum planter width of 8-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
Cherry Lane is classified as an arterial roadway: all access points to Cherry Lane will be closed
except the access specifically approved with this application: direct lot access to Cherry Lane is
prohibited.
C. Site S ecific Conditions of A royal
1. Construct a private road intersecting Cherry Lane at the northeast property line, pave the private
road a minimum 30-feet into the site and construct the private road not wider than 24-feet.
2. Cherry Lane is classified as an arterial roadway: all access points to Cherry Lane will be closed
except the access specifically approved with this application: direct lot access to Cherry Lane is
prohibited.
3. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval,
D. Standard Conditions of A royal
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 ACRD roadway or
right-of-way.
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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 the file
numbers) for details.
5. Comply with the District's Tree Planter Width Interim Policy.
6. 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 3$7-6258 (with the 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
of 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 #202, 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 ACRD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant
shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking
ground within ACRD 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.
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
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
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.
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Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Appeal Guidelines
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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
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
®Submit a development application to a City or to the County
®The City or the County will transmit the development application to ACRD
®The ACRD Planning Review Division will receive the development application to review
®The Planning Review Division will do one of the following:
^Send a "No Review" letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific requirements at this time.
^Send 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.
®Write a Staff Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and evaluating
the proposal far its conformance to District Policy.
^Write a Commission Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and
evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
®The Planning Review Division will hold a Technical Review meeting for all Staff and Commission Level reports.
^For 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.
^Pay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DlD YOU REMEMBER?
Construction Zone
^ 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.
^ Working in the ACRD Right-of-Way
• Four business days prior to starting work have a bonded contractor submit a "Temporary Highway Use Permit Application"
to ACRD Construction -Permits along with:
a) Traffic Control Plan
b) An Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, if trench is X50' or you are
placing X600 s.f. of concrete or asphalt.
Construction (Subdivisions)
^ 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 ACRD Stormwater
Division.
^ Idaho Power Company
• Vic Steelman at Idaho Power must have his IPCO approved set of subdivision utility plans prior to Pre-Con being
scheduled.
^ Final Approval from Development Services
ACHD Construction -Subdivision must have received approval from Development Services prior to scheduling aPre-Con.
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