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Home My WebLink About2025-07-08 ACHD Finalized Miranda Gold,President Alexis Pickering,Vice-President ACHDKent Goldthorpe,Commissioner Dave McKinney,Commissioner /4av Patricia Nilsson,Commissioner Date: June 25, 2025 To: Gregg Davis, Breckon Land Design, Inc Staff Contact: Sam Standal, Assistant Traffic Engineer Project Description: Cherry Blossom East Subdivision Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate less than 10 vehicle trip per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, llt" edition. Y Proposed Development Traffic Impact Study Meets All ACHD Policies Pequires Pevisions to meet • ACHD Policies -s, is mitigation -•u i red Area Roadway Level of ACHD Planned Service Improvements D• area roadways ■ •CHD's LOS Planning Thresh ■ • • • Livable Street Performance Measures • •.•s will meet • LOS Planning Thresholds in Pedestrian LTS1 the f utu re with pla n ned Cyclist LTS1 • • Is Transit Available? Comments: Transit is available via VRT routes 30 and 45 at Pine Avenue and 1st Street. connecting you to more Ada County Highway District•5800 N Meeker Avenue• Boise,ID•83713•PH 2O8-387-6100• FX 345-7650•www.achdidaho.org Development Services Department 'ACHD connecting you to more Project/File: Cherry Blossom East Subdivision / MPP25-0015 / H-2025-0030 This combined preliminary and final plat application is for one common lot and three residential lots on 0.79 acres. Lead Agency: City of Meridian Site address: West of 4t" Street and South of Maple Avenue Staff Approval: June 25, 2025 Applicant: Gregg Davis Breckon Land Design, Inc 6661 N Glenwood Street Garden City, ID 83714 Owner: Doug Jayo Jayo Land Development Company, Inc 10564 W Business Park Lane Boise, ID 83709 Staff Contact: Sam Standal, Assistant Traffic Engineer Phone: 208-387-6384 E-mail: sstandal(a)achdidaho.org Report Summary: ACHD Planned Improvements............................................2 Level of Service Planning Thresholds.................................2 A. Site Specific Conditions of Approval ............................3 B. Vicinity Map.................................................................4 C. Site Plan ......................................................................5 D. Findings for Consideration...........................................6 E. Policy...........................................................................7 F. Standard Conditions of Approval .................................8 G. Conclusions of Law......................................................9 Request for Appeal of Staff Decision ..................................9 1 Cherry Blossom East Sub/MPP25-0015/ H-2025-0030 ACHD Planned Improvements 1. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Five Year Plan (FYP): • 411 Street is scheduled in the FYP for a pavement and pedestrian improvement project from its northern terminus to W Broadway Avenue in 2025. Level of Service Planning Thresholds 1. Condition of Area Roadways Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour(VPH) Roadway Frontage Functional Classification 4th Street None Local Parkshire Way None Local 2. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT) Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts. • There are no current ACHD traffic counts for 4th Street or Parkshire Way 2 Cherry Blossom East Sub/MPP25-0015/ H-2025-0030 A. Site Specific Conditions of Approval 1. Utilize the existing driveway onto 4th Street 2. Pave the existing driveway onto 4th Street its full width and at least 30-feet from the edge of pavement on 4th Street. 3. Close access to the existing driveway onto Parkshire Way with a 6-foot closed vision fence at the site's west property line. 4. Submit civil plans to ACHD Development Services for review and approval. The impact fee assessment will not be released until the civil plans are approved by ACHD. 5. 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. The impact fee assessment will not be released until the civil plans are approved by ACHD. 6. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. 3 Cherry Blossom East Sub/MPP25-0015/ H-2025-0030 B. Vicinity Map f 1 fir. I34U i338 � •',, 1270 I,323 � s - �51 1�326 - i475 .a •' t., R i 1�31r3 593 69 543 bt3 13U3 V � - F 51k2 500 1 35 339 I?Silk aT 4 Cherry Blossom East Sub/MPP25-0015/ H-2025-0030 C. Site Plan a---'"---" —. _— _____. Gi__________--_ ___ ________-- --------- OD ®r R �. 1 �=a ��•� =- - ------ - --------- �. s I � W.CAMELIh AVE 5 Cherry Blossom East Sub/MPP25-0015/ H-2025-0030 D. Findings for Consideration 1. Driveways 1.1 4tn Street a. Existing Conditions: The is an existing 17-foot-wide gravel driveway from the site onto 4'h Street located at the site's south property line and generally in alignment with Cherry Avenue. b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to utilize the existing driveway onto 4'" Street to serve the three new sites. c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to utilize the existing driveway meets District policy and should be approved. The applicant should be required pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet from the edge of pavement on 4'" Street. 1.2 Parkshire Way a. Existing Conditions: There is an existing 20-foot-wide private driveway from the site onto Parkshire Way, located at the site's north property line. This driveway approved was part of the original Cherry Blossom Place Subdivision in 2021. b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to close access to the existing driveway onto Parkshire Way with a fence at the site's west property line. c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed. 6 Cherry Blossom East Sub/MPP25-0015/ H-2025-0030 E. Policy 1. Federal Accessibility Design Guidelines and Standards District policy 7203.1.1 states that developers shall follow the current version of the U.S. Access Board's Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way(PROWAG), 36 CFR Part 1190, September 7, 2023; (Also see, https//www.access-board.gov/prowag and https//www.access-board.gov/files/prowag/planning-and-design-for-alternatives.pdf for additional information). 2. Minor Improvements Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to existing Highways adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These needed transportation facilities are to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk and/or bike lane construction or replacement (with physical buffers if missing and needed); construction of transitional sidewalk segments; crosswalk construction or replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; repair, replacement or expansion of curb extensions; replacement of unused driveways with curb, gutter, sidewalk, repair or addition of traffic calming or speed mitigation features; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs; signs, motor vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic control devices; and other similar items. The current version of PROWAG will determine the applicable accessibility requirements for alterations and elements added to existing streets. ACHD staff is responsible for identifying the minor improvements that would be proportionate to the size and complexity of the development. 3. Livable Street Performance Measures District policy 7203.8 states that ACHD has adopted performance measures (level of stress) for evaluating the experience of bicyclists and pedestrians. ACHD seeks to create a transportation network that serves all ages and abilities. Bike and pedestrian facilities built through development should achieve a bike and pedestrian level of traffic stress 1 or 2, with no new bike lane below a minimum of 5-feet. 4. Driveways 4.1 41" Street and Parkshire Way Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7207.4.1 requires driveways near intersections to be located a minimum of 75-feet (measured centerline-to-centerline) from the nearest local street intersection, and 150-feet from the nearest collector or arterial street intersection. Successive Driveways: District Policy 7207.4.1 states that successive driveways away from an intersection shall have no minimum spacing requirements for access points along a local street, but the District does encourage shared access points where appropriate. Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7207.4.3 states that where vertical curbs are required, residential driveways shall be restricted to a maximum width of 20-feet and may be constructed as curb-cut type driveways. Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, 7207.4.3, 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. 5. Tree Planters Tree Planter Policy: Tree Planter Policy: The District's Tree Planter Policy prohibits all trees in planters less than 8-feet in width without the installation of root barriers. Class II trees may be allowed in planters with a minimum width of 8-feet, and Class I and Class III trees may be allowed in planters with a minimum width of 10-feet. 7 Cherry Blossom East Sub/MPP25-0015/ H-2025-0030 6. Landscaping Landscaping Policy: A license agreement is required for all landscaping proposed within ACHD right-of-way or easement areas. Trees shall be located no closer than 10-feet from all public storm drain facilities. Landscaping should be designed to eliminate site obstructions in the vision triangle at intersections. District Policy 5104.3.1 requires a 40-foot vision triangle and a 3-foot height restriction on all landscaping located at an uncontrolled intersection and a 50-foot offset from stop signs. Landscape plans are required with the submittal of civil plans and must meet all District requirements prior to signature of the final plat and/or approval of the civil plans. 7. Pathway Crossings United States Access Board R304.5.1.2 Shared Use Paths. In shared use paths, the width of curb ramps runs and blended transitions shall be equal to the width of the shared use path. AASHTO's Guidelines for the Development of Bicycle Facilities 5.3.5 Other Intersection Treatments: The opening of a shared use path at the roadway should be at least the same width as the shared use path itself. If a curb ramp is provided, the ramp should be the full width of the path, not including any flared sides if utilized. . . . Detectable warnings should be placed across the full width of the ramp. FHWA's "Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access" (1999) reflected common ADA-related concepts: Chapter 6, Page 16-6: The width of the ramp should be at least as wide as the average width of the trail to improve safety for users who will be traveling at various speeds. In addition, the overall width of the trail should be increased, so the curb ramp can be slightly offset to the side. The increased width reduces conflict at the intersection by providing more space for users at the bottom of the ramp. F. Standard Conditions of Approval 1. All proposed irrigation facilities shall be located outside of the ACHD right-of-way (including all easements). Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right-of-way (including all easements). 2. Private Utilities including sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within the ACHD right-of-way. 3. In accordance with District policy, 7203.3, the applicant may be required to update any existing non- compliant pedestrian improvements abutting the site to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), ISPWC, or ACHD requirements. The applicant's engineer should provide documentation of compliance to District Development Review staff for review. 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. A license agreement and compliance with the District's Tree Planter policy is required for all landscaping proposed within ACHD right-of-way or easement areas. 6. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne by the developer. 7. 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 DIGLINE (1-811-342-1585) 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. 8. 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. 8 Cherry Blossom East Sub/MPP25-0015/ H-2025-0030 9. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the ACHD Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all applicable ACHD Standards unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans. 10. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable requirements of ACHD prior to District approval for occupancy. 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 ACHD. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written confirmation of any change from ACHD. 12. If the site plan or use should change in the future, ACHD Planning Review will review the site plan and may require additional improvements to the transportation system at that time. Any change in the planned use of the property, which is the subject of this application, shall require the applicant to comply with ACHD Policy and Standard Conditions of Approval in place at that time unless a waiver/variance of the requirements or other legal relief is granted by the ACHD Commission. G. 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 transportation system within the vicinity impacted by the proposed development. Request for Appeal of Staff Decision To request an appeal of a staff level decision, see District policy 7101.6.7 at https://www.achdidaho.org/home/showpublisheddocument/452/638243231708370000 Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action To request reconsideration of a Commission Action, see District policy 1006.11 at https://www.achdidaho.org/home/showpublisheddocument/452/638243231708370000 9 Cherry Blossom East Sub/MPP25-0015/ H-2025-0030