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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-19 Meridian Pathways COWEND Parks and Recreation Reviewer: Kim Warren/ Pathways Project Manager Planner Assigned: Nick Napoli Project Name: St. George File No: H-2025-0004—AZ,CUP Date: 5.16.2025 In addition to the pathway conditions issued 3.19.2025,the following will be required for the pedestrian bridge: PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE +ACCESS REQUIREMENTS 1. Verify that the pathway edge adjacent to the north bank of the Fivemile Drain is set back far enough to be stable. Some setback from the bank(min 2' shoulder) is necessary to allow for thorough compaction of base material and paving. Submit a grading plan or version of the site plan that that shows the relationship of the pathway and bridge improvements to existing and proposed grades. 2. The pedestrian bridge design will need to be approved by Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District and Meridian City prior to construction. Verify that NMID will allow this bridge crossing, as the proposed open space will not function as a connected amenity without the pedestrian bridge. 3. As it is shown on the plan,the proposed pathway will also need to serve as a NMID maintenance road. Sometimes the irrigation district will permit shared access along drains. Obtain NMID approval to share this access before finalizing plans. 4. The pedestrian bridge must be owned and maintained by the project developer/subsequent HOA. 5. The bridge will require a building permit, with inspection of concrete abutments and installation. 6. A pedestrian ramp/curb cut will be needed along the north driveway to provide ADA access to the bridge crossing. Additional ramps will be needed on site to provide accessible routes from each building to the open space amenity. Depict ramps on site grading plan. 7. Show accessible pedestrian routes from the buildings to the pathway. Parallel parking on the north side of Building B appears to block pedestrian access to pathway and open space amenity. Rev.01.07.25 C-IWERI . --- Parks and Recreation Reviewer: Kim Warren/ Pathways Project Manager Planner Assigned: Nick Napoli Project Name: St. George File No: H-2025-0004—AZ, CUP Date: 3.19.2025 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. Prior to final approval the applicant shall dedicate a public access easement for a multi-use pathway along the north side of the Fivemile Creek. Pathway segment shall be constructed at the same time as the bridge crossing and general improvements to the common open area across the Fivemile Creek. Easements shall 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. Pathway alignment shall not be impeded/encroached upon by bridge abutments. 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. 3. 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 11-313-12. Prior to final approval the applicant's engineer shall provide written documentation that the pathway segment was constructed per the recommended specifications. 4. 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. 5. 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. As noted in review notes, the Fivemile Creek is not Live Water. Fencing, if installed, shall allow for maintenance access to one side of the creek by Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District. 6. Project developer shall be responsible for obtaining license agreement and other permission(s)as required for constructing within irrigation district easements. 7. 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 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. Rev.01.07.25 3. Design Guidelines fence fence L maintenance road 11MIM= Figure 3-4. Shared-UaePathway along Lateral or Canal fence \ y 2fence maintenance road le�ll®II Figure 3-5. Shared-Uae Pathway along Lateral or Canal Other Waterways Figure 3-6 Illustrates a typical shared-use pathway design that is appropriate for pathways along other designated waterways such as drainages and ditches. This pathway is designed to accommodate the same type of non-motorized traffic as a canal pathway. The design for this type of waterway pathway(a ditch, drainage, creek, etc) Is different from the canal and lateral pathway design based on the volume of water being transported, the destination of the water, and a reduced need for access to the corridor by the Irrigation districts. i 3-5 Meridian Pathways Master Plan fence 401 varies varies Q' Figure 3-6. Shared-Use Pathway along Other Designated Waterways Residential Pathway Figure 3-7 illustrates a typical shared-use pathway design that is appropriate for pathways through new residential developments where there is no feasible natural feature (such as a canal) to locate the pathway. The pathway Is designed to accommodate two-way bicycle and pedestrian traffic The pathway is typically located within the road Fight-of-way and parallels the roadway through the residential development. It is located on one side of the road and separated by a planting buffer 6-8 feet wide. The pathway is paved (asphalt of concrete) to meet ADA requirements. Figure 3-7. Shared-Use Pathway through Residential Developments in Road Right-of-Way Treasure Valley Rail-with-Trail Pathway Figure 3-8 Illustrates a typical shared-use pathway design for a Fail-with-trail pathway through Meridian. As noted eaFlleF, Fall service Includes two to three trains daily that travel 20-25 mph through the city with active spur lines as well. The Failway generally has a 200-foot easement. This pathway is designed to accommodate two-way bicycle and pedestrian traffic, typically has its own Fight-of-way, and can 3-6