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Project/File:
Gardner-Ahlquist Gateway Subdivision
City Of MeriJ.iall
City Clerk Office
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City of Meridian
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Site address:
Southeast corner of Eagle and Franklin Roads
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Approval:
Applicant:
Ahlquist Development, LLC - Tom Ahlquist
1263 West Wickshire
Eagle, 1083616
Representative:
Treasure Valley Engineers - Penelope Riley
1204 6th Street North
Nampa, 10 83678
Staff Contact:
Mindy Wallace
Phone: 387-6178
E-mail: mwallace@achd.ada.id.us
Tech Review:
Application Information:
Acreage: 25
Current Zoning: R-1
Proposed Zoning: CG
Commercial Lots: 10
A. FindinQs of Fact
Existing Conditions
1. Site Information: This site currently consists of single-family dwellings.
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North General Retail & Service Commercial C-G
South Limited Office L-O
East Limited Office L-O
West Low Density Residential R-2
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3. Existing Roadway Improvements and Right-of-Way Adjacent To and Near the Site
· Eagle Road is currently improved with 5 traffic lanes, and no curb, gutter, or sidewalk abutting
the site. There is between 160 and 168-feet of right-of-way existing for Eagle Road (between
80 to 84-feet from centerline).
. Franklin Road is currently improved with 3 traffic lanes, and curb, gutter, and sidewalk abutting
the site. There is 98-feet of right-of-way existing for Franklin Road (49-feet from centerline).
4.
Existing Access:
There are several existing access points located off of both Eagle and
Franklin Roads.
5.
Site History:
ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
Development Impacts
6.
Trip Generation:
This development is estimated to generate 7,210 additional vehicle trips per
day based on the submitted traffic impact study.
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. Impacted Roadways:
Roadway Frontage Functional Traffic Count level of Speed
Classification Service* Limit
Eagle Road 770' Principal 51,999 north of Better 35 MPH
Arterial Franklin Road on than "C"
9/14/05
Franklin Road 850' Principal 13,529 east of Better 50 MPH
Arterial Eagle Road on than
9/14/05 "c"
*Acceptable level of service for a three-lane principal arterial roadway is "E" (XXXX VTD).
*Acceptable level of service for a five-lane principal arterial roadway is "E" (XXXXVTD).
9. 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. The following improvements are scheduled in the
District's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
. Franklin Road between Eagle Road and Cloverdale Road is scheduled to be widened to 5-
lanes in 2009.
. Franklin Road between Eagle Road and Cloverdale Road is scheduled to be widened to 7-
lanes in 11 to 20 years.
. The intersection of Franklin Road and Cloverdale Road is scheduled to be widened to 7-
lanes on the north leg, 6-lanes on the south leg, 9-lanes on the west leg, and 8-lanes on the
east leg, and signalized in 2009.
B. Findinqs for Consideration
1. Traffic Impact Study
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A traffic impact study for Meridian Gateway was prepared by Horrocks Engineers. Below is a
summary of the findings.
o The Meridian Gateway Development is planned to be located south of Franklin Road
and east of Eagle Road in Meridian, Idaho. The intersections counted were Eagle
Road/Franklin Road, Eagle Road/St. Lukes Drive, and Touchmark Way/Franklin Road.
o The Meridian Gateway consists of approximatley 160,000 sq. ft. of general offices,
75,000 sq. ft. of general offices, 75,000 sq. ft. of medical offices, 34,000 sq. ft. of
retailers and one hotel.
o The site proposes one right-in/right-out only access on Eagle Road, one full access on
Franklin Road and one full access on St. Luke's Drive. Under full build conditions the
development is expected to generate 7,210 new daily trips. Of these trips 449 will occur
during the AM peak hour and 685 will occur during the PM peak hour.
o During the existing AM peak hour the Eagle Road/Franklin Road intersection operates at
LOSC and Eagle Road/St. Luke's Drive and Franklin Road/Touchmark Way
intersections operate at LOS B. During the existing PM peak hour the Eagle
Road/Franklin Road intersection operates at LOS D, the intersection of Eagle Road/St.
Luke's Drive operates at LOS C, and the intersection of Franklin Road/Touchmark Way
operates at LOS B.
o After traffic generated by the project is added to the roadway network the study
intersection of Eagle Road/Franklin Road experience an increase in delay and will
operate at LOS E during the PM peak hour. The intersection of Eagle Road/St. Luke's
Drive operates at LOS C. The Franklin Road/Touchmark Way intersection is expected
to operate at LOS B.
o The proposed Meridian Gateway is anticipated to impact traffic operating on adjacent
roadways. However, the roadway and intersection improvements listed below will
substantially mitigate the impacts and provide adequate traffic safety and operations on
both Eagle Road and Franklin Road. The following recommendations are given:
· The intersection of Eagle Road/Franklin Road may be reconstructed with three
northbound thru lanes in the future. When and if this occurs, an exclusive right
turn lane in the northbound direction of travel will be required. Right-of-way
should be preserved for this future improvement.
· The intersection of Eagle Road/Franklin Road should also include an exclusive
right turn lane in the westbound direction of travel. This may occur as part of a
future roadway improvement project.
· The development should provide exclusive right-turn and left-turn outbound lanes
and exclusive right-turn and left turn inbound lanes at all projected access to
improvement to improved traffic operations. Left turn lanes are not required at
the right-in/right-out access.
o The intersection of Eagle Road/St. Luke's Drive may need to be reconstructed with
exclusive right turn lanes for the westbound and northbound direction of travel. Right-of-
way should be preserved for this future improvement (to be completed by the developers
of the south-west corner of the site).
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o No additional off-site mitigations are required to provide adequate traffic operations.
o With the recommended mitigations it is expected that all study intersections will operate
at LOS D or better with the exception of the Eagle Road/Franklin Road intersection.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: Staff comments are provided by District Traffic Services Staff.
During the pre-application meeting, ACHD staff agreed to a left-in/right-in/right-out only at the
Franklin Road access, not a full access as the traffic impact study suggest.
. Field observations indicate that the intersection of Eagle/Franklin and Eagle/St. Luke's
operate worse than LOS D and C respectively in the PM peak hour and LOS Band C in the
AM peak hour. While the TIS does not give the HCM output, it is suspected that this is
because they set the initial unmet demand to 0 which is the default. This value assumes
that all vehicles in the queue make it through the intersection on the green phase. In reality,
both of these intersections back up Y2 to 1 mile during peak hours and should be reflected in
the initial unmet demand values. This would affect the analysis for the build-out year as
well.
. ITD has no plans to construct three northbound lanes as the TIS suggests.
. ACHD does not have any plans to add an eastbound right turn lane as the TIS suggests.
. Split phasing of the signal at St. Luke's/Eagle Road intersection as the TIS suggests will not
happen due to the excessive delay it would create.
. The pass-by and internal capture percentages are consistent with ITE procedures.
2. Eagle Road
Staff Comment/Recommendation: Eagle Road is under the jurisdiction of the Idaho
Transportation Department (ITD). The applicant, the City of Meridian, and ITD should work
together to determine if additional right-of-way or improvements are necessary on Eagle Road.
3. Franklin Road
Right-of-Way Policy: District policy requires 96-feet of right-of-way on arterial roadways (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.
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's Proposal: The applicant has proposed to dedicate additional right-of-way along
Franklin Road abutting the site.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: The applicant will be required to dedicate 60-feet of right-of-
way from the centerline Franklin Road abutting the site. The 60-feet of right-of-way will
accommodate the future 7-lane build out of Franklin Road. The applicant will not be required to
construct a sidewalk with this application, as it already exists.
Franklin Road between Eagle Road and Touchmark Way is on a 5-year not cut moratorium until
2010, due to its reconstruction in 2005. Submit all pavement cut requests to Chuck Rinaldi at 387-
6258. Additionally, Franklin Road is scheduled to be chip-sealed in 2007. Any work (pre-approved
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though cut panel) will need to be completed prior to the chip-seal operation or contact District
Maintenance and Operations to the delay the chip-seal process.
4. Internal Streets
RightwofwWay Policy: District policy requires 54-feet of right-of-way on industrial/commercial
roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 3-lane roadway with
curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks.
40-foot Street Section Policy: 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.
Applicant Proposal (Internal streets): The applicant is proposing to construct the internal streets
as a 40-foot street section with two 20-foot travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot concrete
sidewalks within 54-feet of right-of-way. One of the new internal streets (E. Louise Drive) is
proposed to tie into existing E. Louise Drive, a stub street which was constructed as part of
Touchmark Living Center Subdivision.
The applicant has proposed to tie into one other existing loop roadway (N. Montvue Drive), located
approximately 340-feet east of the west property line (measured property line to centerline). The
loop road (N. Montvue Drive) is then proposed to terminate with a temporary turnaround easement
on lot 2. The section of N. Montvue Drive located north of the temporary turnaround is proposed to
be vacated, approximately 220-linear feet.
Additionally, the applicant has proposed vacate or improve segments of the existing right-of-way to
accommodate the development.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: The applicant's proposals meet District policy. The applicant
will be required to submit a vacation application for the existing right-of-way to be vacated.
5. Roadway Offsets
Roadway 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).
District policy 7204.11.6, requires local roadways to align or offset a minimum of 125-feet from
another local roadway (measured centerline to centerline).
Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed one roadway (E. Louise Drive) to intersect Eagle
Road located approximately 200-feet north of the south property line (measured property line to
centerline). The applicant has proposed to construct one roadway to intersect Franklin Road
located approximately 360-feet west of the east property line (measured property line to centerline).
Staff Comment/Recommendation: Eagle Road is under the jurisdiction of the Idaho
Transportation Department (ITD). The applicant should coordinate ITD to determine the exact
location of access on to Eagle Road.
The applicant's proposal to allow one roadway (N. Montvue Park Dr.) to intersect Franklin Road
meets District policy. As identified in previous staff comments this approach will be restricted to left-
in/right-in/right-out only.
6. Tree Planters
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Tree Planter Policy: The District's Tree Planter Width Interim 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 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.
7. Other Access
Eagle Road is classified as a principal arterial roadway. Franklin Road is classified as a minor
arterial roadway. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access
is prohibited to these roadways and should be noted on the final plat.
C. Site Specific Conditions of AlU)roval
1. Comply with requirements of ITD and City of Meridian for the Eagle Road frontage. Submit to the District a
letter from ITD regarding said requirements prior to District approval of the final plat or issuance of a building
permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first. Contact the District III Traffic Engineer at 334-8340.
2. Dedicate 60-feet of right-of-way from the centerline Franklin Road abutting the site.
3. Construct the internal streets as a 40-foot street section with two 20-foot travel lanes, vertical curb,
gutter, and 5-foot concrete sidewalks within 54-feet of right-of-way, as proposed.
4. Construct one temporary turnaround on lot 2, as proposed.
5. Submit a vacation application for the existing right-of-way to be vacated.
6. Construct one roadway (E. Louise Drive) to intersect Eagle Road located approximately 200-feet
north of the south property line (measured property line to centerline).
7. Construct one roadway to intersect Franklin Road located approximately 360-feet west of the east
property line (measured property line to centerline).
8. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to
Eagle Road and Franklin Road and shall be noted on the final plat.
9. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
D. Standard Conditions of AlWroval
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.
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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 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
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 are required prior to building construction. The assessed
impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is in effect at that time.
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-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
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.
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Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines OR Appeal Guidelines
4. Development Process Checklist
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Development Process Checklist
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[8JSubmit a development application to a City or to the County
[8JThe City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
[8JThe ACHD Planning Review Division will receive the development application to review
[8JThe 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.
[8JWrite 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.
[8JThe 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 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-ot-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
. Vic Steelman at Idaho Power must have his IPCO approved set of subdivision utility plans prior to Pre-Con being
scheduled.
o Final Approval trom Development Services
ACHD Construction - Subdivision must have received approval from Development Services prior to scheduling a Pre-Con.
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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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