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IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 8028
Boise,lD 83707-2028
(208) 334-8300
itd.idaho.gov
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April 11, 2007
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City of Meridian
Planning Department
660 E. Watertower Lane Suite 202
Meridian, Idaho 83642
FAX 888-6854
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Re: Location: US 20 west of Linder
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Hearing Date: May 3, 2007
Dear Zoning Administrator,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the referenced application. It appears that direct access to
Chinden Blvd Road (US 20) is not requested. Access to this site should be W. Everest lane only. We are
requesting a set back of 100' from the highway centerline for future highway expansion. If the City desires a
pathway or sidewalk along the highway frontage, please require the developer to construct. Noise
abatement (berms, fences, etc) will be the responsibility of the developer and will be constructed off of the
State Right of Way, see enclosed Noise Abatement Measures.
Any work done on the State Right of Way will require a permit. Please have the applicant contact Matt
Ward at 8150 Chinden Blvd. 83714 in Boise or call (208) 334-8341 to obtain a permit application.
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Phil Choate
Senior Planner
IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 8028
Boise. 10 83707-2028
(208) 334-8300
itd.idaho.gov
Noise Abatement along State Highways
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serves as notice that the Idaho Transportation Department will not be providing future
noise abatement for this development. Any and all traffic noise abatement should be
provided by the developer. Per Federal Highway Administration guidelines, if noise
abatement is not provided, we would recommend buyers receive full disclosure of
anticipated noise levels from highway traffic.
We recommend and request the local land use authority require the developer to
construct the following noise abatement feature:
Noise Abatement for Residential Development
A. The applicant shall provide traffic noise abatement by constructing a berm or a berm
and wall combination approximately parallel to the state highway and off the state
right of way.
B. Height: The top of the berm, or berm and wall in combination, shall be a minimum of
ten feet higher than the elevation at the centerline of the state highway.
C. Wall Materials: If a wall is proposed, thewall shall meet the following standards:
1. Wall materials shall be impervious concrete or stucco, unless otherwise
approved by the Idaho Transportation Department as a sound attenuating
material.
2. Intermittent breaks in the berm or berm and wall in combination will degrade
the function and should not be allowed.
D. Alternative noise abatement designs that meet Federal Highway Administration
guidelines may be proposed by the developer. The applicant should contact Greg
Vitley, Environmental Section Manager at 334-8300 if further information is desired.
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